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On the Green - March 2015
Posted by
Kite
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08 Mar 2015
Welcome to the March edition of On the Green! With Spring just around the corner, you can look forward to seeing grass sprout and flowers bloom ... and a fresh growth of new Zelda Classic quests!Staff Notes
- Evan20000 has recently stepped down from his position as a forum moderator. Thank you for your hard work, and we hope you continue to enjoy your time on PureZC as a member.
- There has been a change to the Site and Forum Rules. The "Use Common Sense" rule has been replaced with "The Elastic Clause" to better reflect the intended purpose of the rule. We ask that you please review the rules so you understand the specifics behind the change.
- Applications for the PureZC Editorial Team are now closed, and the team has been decided. Look for articles on a variety of subjects, coming soon!
- For the past several months, NewJourneysFire has been running an unofficial 2014 Demo of the Year contest. The December contest is open now, with the finals expected soon. Check it out and leave a vote for your favorites!
- Balance of Nature by ywkls: With a world inspired by Holodrum and featuring areas based on the four seasons, this quest has seen a lot of activity in the short time since its release.
- The Forbidden City by Jamian: A big quest with tons of scripted innovations, including a playable ocarina, rings and gasha seeds!
- Adam's Quest Redux by RedMageAdam: A remake of the original Adam's Quest, featuring lots of technical improvements and a world created in the Koten tileset.
- Randomizer: Outlands by HeroOfFire: This randomizer version is based on Outlands, a popular Legend of Zelda hack. If you liked the other quests in the Randomizer series, check this one out, too!
The first quest in the well-respected Randomizer series, Randomizer Classic by HeroOfFire takes everything you know about the first quest and turns it inside out. It's dangerous to go alone; take this... boomerang? Take this... wand? Take this... hammer? In Randomizer Classic, you'll never know what you'll find--or where you'll find it! With unpredictable item locations, navigating a familiar world becomes a brand-new challenge. But with 45 dungeons and 127 items to find, maybe the world isn't so familiar after all...
Current and Upcoming Contests
- Enemy of the Month: Voting on challenge #10 opening soon!
- Screenshot: Challenge Accepted: Vote in #66 and submit to #67!
- Map of the Month: Go and vote in #61!
- Screenshot of the Week: Submissions due every Sunday!
On the Green - February 2015
Posted by
The Satellite
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08 Feb 2015
Welcome to the February edition of On the Green! There weren't many quests submitted this past month, but there was plenty of project activity. Does that mean a flurry of quests is on the horizon? Or maybe that's just snow ... With year-end contests drawing to close, there's plenty to check out around the forum!Staff Notes
- We are once again asking for feedback from members on how to improve the site. See the thread here for details. If you're planning to submit feedback but haven't yet, we ask that you please submit it as soon as possible. Thank you to all members for helping to make PureZC the best it can be.
- Teilyr's Over-Under Bridge tutorial has been moved from the Quest Database to the Tutorials Database. Check it out if you want to make LttP overhead bridges in your quest!
- The 2014 Superlatives have ended! You can view the results here. Congratulations to the winners and nominees, and thanks to everyone who voted!
- PrinceMSC is Screenshot of the Year 2015's winner! See the results and the announcement for the conclusion of this epic tale.
- Congratulations to Shoelace for his victory in Map of the Year! You can view the poll here, and the winning map here!
- Scripted Step Triggers by Avataro: This simple script allows for greater flexibility with step triggers.
- GB Compass Beep by Demonlink: Adds a Game Boy style compass beep in rooms where the item hasn't been collected yet.
- The Eight Objects by Saffith: A quest in production by a major ZC developer, featuring unique enemies and game mechanics.
- The Princess' Amethyst by DaviAwesome: This may look like a classic quest at a glance, but it features a lot of custom stuff and promises challenges in both combat and problem-solving.
- Shadows of Miadra by Arceus: A story-driven quest featuring sages, a wind mage, and a unique item fusion system.
- Solaris by MoscowModder: Wait, is this even Zelda Classic? This heavily-scripted quest makes some dramatic changes to the usual system.
New Beginnings by MrMister:
It's a busy world out there, and sometimes you don't have the time or energy to devote to epic adventures of huge scale. Sometimes, a mini-quest is exactly what you need. If that's the case for you, then this bite-sized 2.10 quest might be exactly what you're looking for. Built using the BS Tileset, this miniature adventure may not have a lot of bells and whistles, but you can expect classic gameplay with smooth design. Reviewers found the quest fairly easy, and its design simple, so it may not provide much for challenge gamers. Still, if you find yourself in need of something quick and fun, set aside an hour or two and enjoy the ride.
Current and Upcoming Contests
- Enemy of the Month: Submit to #10, a rare contest with absolutely no restrictions!
- Screenshot: Challenge Accepted: Vote in #65's Wild Card Challenge. The winner picks the next theme!
- Map of the Month: Submit your maps for February's contest!
- Screenshot of the Week: Submissions due every Sunday!
On the Green - January 2015
Posted by
LinktheMaster
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04 Jan 2015
Welcome to another edition of On the Green! With 2014 at an end, it's time to look back at some of the greatest achievements of the past year. We mean Zelda Classic achievements, of course! With year's end contests and some great quests and projects, there's a lot to be excited for in 2015!Staff Notes
- As a quick reminder, there's been some additional rules added for the Let's Play section of the forum. The rules go into full effect on January 16th, so be sure to check them out.
- The 2014 Superlatives are awards highlighting achievements in both Zelda Classic and on the forums. Nominations open on Monday, January 5th, with voting soon to follow.
- Map of the Year is up for voting. Check out the three starting brackets, and vote for your favorites in each!
- Screenshot of the Year will open on January 11th. Check the forum for more details, soon!
- Light of the Heavens 3.0 by Russ: A remake of the Light of the Heavens, this quest features a deep story, beautiful scenery, and some unique scripted features.
- SCKnuckles' Worst Nightmare by EddytheOliveira: A well-balanced dungeon romper about a day in the life of LP'er and forum member SCKnuckles.
- To the Top by TheOnlyOne: Climb a gigantic tower in this highly-anticipated 2.10 quest, which gives way more than you'd expect by making the most of ZC 2.10's capabilities. It's fully playable in 2.5, so give it a shot!
- The Balance of Nature by ywkls: A quest set in Holodrum and featuring a large number of dungeons and custom enemies.
- The Chapters of Enova by Shoelace: This highly-anticipated project from the maker of Hero of Dreams promises a gorgeous world in the sky with some pretty unique methods of travel ...
- I Dunno by Nekoishi: This goal of this quest from newcomer Nekoishi is to defeat the DEATH TREE with all the DEATH contained therein. It's in its early stages, so watch to see how it develops!
Zelda's Butt by Spram:
Quests are like butts: the good ones are well-rounded and fun to explore, keeping your attention for hours on end. But like butts, good quests are difficult to find. So how lucky are we that PureZC's random quest function came upon Zelda's Butt by Spram? The product of eight years of development, Zelda's Butt follows the story of Link as he sets out to rescue Zelda's "very cute" behind from the clutches of Ganon. Jokes aside, this quest is absolutely charming. It uses distinctly fresh, bright graphics that beautifully convey a large world full of diverse environments. On your way between the quest's many dungeons, you'll explore lush jungles, vast deserts, slimy caves, and every other biome known to mankind. Spram does a great job of offering more than meets the eye, with subtle but fair secrets abundant across the landscape. The dungeons have some of the most creative premises and designs you'll see. It won't take long for you to wonder if the dungeons' maps are really as helpful as they seem. Thankfully, if you get stuck, there is a handy guide included with the download. If you go in expecting a simple joke quest, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find it's anything butt. So go ahead: download the file and unzip to reveal the beauty of Zelda's Butt for yourself.
Current and Upcoming Contests
- Enemy of the Month - Vote on #8's Fall theme, or submit to #9's Winter theme!
- Screenshot: Challenge Accepted - Keep your eyes open for Challenge 63, opening for voting soon!
- Map of the Month - Vote in #59 and submit to #60. Don't forget to vote in Map of the Year!
- Screenshot of the Week - Submissions due every Sunday. Screenshot of the Year coming soon.
On the Green - December 2014
Posted by
The Satellite
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07 Dec 2014
Welcome to another edition of On the Green! The weather may be cold outside, but there's never been a better time to warm up with some hot spiced cider and check out everything new at PureZC.Community Spotlight
The 2014 Fall Expo has ended! Thanks to everybody who submitted a project or left feedback on their peers'.
Hot Items
- Fedora Toss by Moosh: A tip of a hat goes to this unique scripted puzzle quest where you throw hats to earn points!
- Moosh's NPC Script by Moosh: An alternative to older NPC scripts that offers a unique set of features, including item-based character appearances and safer collision detection.
- Well That's Also Something by Avataro: A sequel to his previous joke quest, this might just be the best Legend of the Zelda ever.
- Community Quest by Duck and Shane: Watch for more polls and discussions to help shape this quest project!
- Metroid: ZQuest Mission by King Aquamentus: A side-view quest remaking the original Metroid with Super Metroid graphics, this project has many impressive screenshots.
The 3 Forces by LinkFan212:
Power, Wisdom, Courage... We're all familiar with the Triforce as a symbol of ultimate strength, forever intertwined with the fates of Hyrule's heroes and villains. But fewer of us are familiar with LinkFan212's 3 Forces, a classic-styled quest building on the events in Skyward Sword. The 3 Forces maintains a quick pace through the use of short dungeons and easily navigable maps, but don't be fooled: the quest has over a dozen such dungeons and two full overworlds that are chock-full of hidden caves. As if that's not enough, dedicated challenge-seekers can enjoy a significantly harder "Heartless" version of the quest provided in the download. Reviewers praise the "secrets and surprises" The 3 Forces has to offer, but some find portions of the game to be "boring" and "repetitive." How much will you enjoy it? There's only one way to find out!
Current and Upcoming Contests
- Enemy of the Month #8: Gobble-gobble! Submit your Thanksgiving-themed enemy by December 23, just in time for Christmas.
- Screenshot: Challenge Accepted: Brrrrr! Submit your snowy mountaintop shot and vote on S:CA #61 before you freeze out there.
- Map of the Month: Vote in #58 and submit to #59. The Map of the Year tournament is on the horizon.
- Screenshot of the Week: Submissions due every Sunday.
On the Green - November 2014
Posted by
The Satellite
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02 Nov 2014
Welcome to On the Green, the PureZC monthly newsletter. Between the Halloween season, the Expo, and the Random Theme Contest, this has been a busy month for quest makers and players alike. We've collected some of this month's highlights here, but there's plenty to explore on your own, too.Community Digest
- The PureZC Fall Expo is in full swing! Here's a chance to have a look at what many quest makers have been working on. There's eleven entries to check out, many with demos to play. Feel free to take a look, and leave ratings and comments. Thanks go out to all expo participants for helping make it happen!
- ALttP Bumpers by Moosh: An FFC script that provides A Link to the Past style bumpers. BOOOING!!
- Bombs Shake the Screen by Avataro: A simple global script that adds a quake effect for more dramatic explosions! BOOM!!
- The Islands of Zelda by Lightwulf: Explore a world of many islands on the sea in this unique quest. *dramatic onomatopoeia*
- TLoZ: Tower of Courage by Flying Fish and boltfox20: This LttP style quest has a big overworld to explore and lots of items to find.
- Metroid 1 Remake by King Aquamentus: A metroidvania featuring Super Metroid graphics, this project aims to recreate the original Metroid in Zelda Classic!
- The Rusted Soul by Limebeer: A quest featuring lots of secrets and a unique graphical style, this project has received a lot of recent update activity.
Simple Link's Awakening by King Aquamentus:
Ever wondered what Link's Awakening would be like in Classic style? No? Well, here's your answer, anyway! Simple Link's Awakening plays like a Screen Rebirth challenge in quest form. You'll explore some familiar looking areas with a unique graphical twist. As its name suggests, this demake has a simplified story compared to the original, toning down many aspects to fit more smoothly with its NES style. Some players have praised it for bringing on the nostalgia while providing a fresh experience, but watch out for bugs!
Current and Upcoming Contests
- Screenshot: Challenge Accepted: Vote on the Spooktacular Challenge 59, and submit to #60's Screen Rebirth.
- Map of the Month: Vote in MotM #57 by November 30th.
- Enemy of the Month: Voting on the Bullet Hell theme has been delayed, but is coming soon!
- Screenshot of the Week: Submissions are due every Sunday. Head over to the Events Forum to vote and submit.
- Random Theme Contest: All the submissions are in! Try each of these unique quests and vote for your favorite.
