Team Mapper TEAM MAPPER: Trial I

Team Mapper
Team Mapper is a brand new mapping event on Relic Castle where all participants come together to create one large map, by each creating small sections of the map. These small maps are put together, and the goal is to create a coherent, proper map with variety.

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How does Team Mapper work?
Team Mapper is made up of a large, 70x70 map. This map is divided into plots of 10x10 tiles. Each participant is assigned a plot, who then has two days to create a 10x10 map inside their plot. Once completed, an image of the map (without a grid) should be posted in this thread, and the participant may request to create another plot. Upon completing a plot, a staff member will update the full map in this thread, so that it may be referenced by other participants.

You may use any program to want to create the map, as long as it can be converted to a valid, 3-layer map in RPG Maker XP. You do have to use the default Pokémon Essentials v17.2 Outside tileset, though.

The goal is to fill in every single plot, and to try to create a map that makes sense, has no tile errors, and connects smoothly. To this end, the first few plots assigned will be purely random. Later on, plots will be assigned next to already created plots, so that it may be properly connected with that plot.

To participate in this event, reply to this thread saying that you would like to be assigned a plot! A staff member will then give you the number of the plot you may fill in. You can then create a map in RPG Maker XP or any other mapping program, and create a 10x10 map. Note that if you are using RPG Maker, the minimum map size is 20x15. This is okay - just make sure you only use a 10x10 area!

If something doesn't work out or is unclear during this event, we may mix the next trial up (for instance, by setting a theme, providing a map border, or changing map or plot size). We'll see how this turns out - we're leaving participants with a lot of freedom!

This informative section will be updated in the future if necessary!

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Trial I. Testing the waters

Welcome to Team Mapper! We're trying a brand new mapping challenge with a more collaborative spirit than competitive, by coming together to create one big map!

The following criteria must be met:

• You may only create maps on the plot that you have been assigned. If you have not been assigned a plot, reply to this thread asking for a plot!
• You must use the default tileset that comes with Pokémon Essentials v17.2.
• You may only be assigned one plot at a time - finish the plot you're working on before you may be assigned another plot.
• Staff may limit the number of plots you can submit to give everyone a chance.
• No grid may be visible on any submitted maps.

This is the current status of the map!


Maps created by:

1. HollowGap
2. Marin
3. PurpleZaffre
4. Popponic
5. Mashirosakura
6. Ekat
7. Monika~♡
8. Marin
9. PurpleZaffre
10. sukoshijon
11. Henry
12. Jelo
13. Cryptochrome
14. Deo
15. Owen1563
16. FloofOtter
17. Jelo
18. Saucecoie
19. Falcon
20. Cadeorade5
21. BrazeDaGreat
22. Ranko
23. Henry
24. VanillaSunshine
25. Aldo!
26. Thunder
27. Maruno
28. Kotaro
29. Kotaro
30. catwithnojob
31. Monika~♡
32. Dragonite
33. Omega
34. Saucecoie
35. XXTheMichelXX
36. Foxowl
37. Ekat
38. sukoshijon
39. Aldo!
40. Foxowl
41. Omega
42. Maruno
43. Owen1563
44. catwithnojob
45. FloofOtter
46. Maurili
47. Droid779
48. Popponic
49. BrazeDaGreat

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And that settles it for this first trial of TEAM MAPPER!

Here's the final result of the map, composed directly from all your images:

I've combined all the maps from scratch using the images as references into a single RPG Maker XP map, which you can find here:
https://mega.nz/file/lSZSAKbQ#12RrePFeMn3R2oaQ95mUB8jHttzQcgQIBf-f-wcmZec
You are free to use this map! Consider crediting all the creators, though ;)

And here's a slightly edited version, and is what the map file looks like:


Thank you all for participating! This event was a huge success, and sorry for everyone who didn't get the chance to participate! We'll definitely see about doing more of these in the future, with more opportunity for everyone to create maps!

All participants have received a special badge!
Team Mapper Badge: This badge is handed out to all participants of Relic Castle's first-ever Team Mapper trial!

Hope to see you during the next event!

To illustrate how this is going to work, Andy, Otter and I will provide an example, and subsequently create the first map. To participate, you must first request a plot.


Hey, this looks pretty interesting! I'd like a plot please!

Marin! You can take plot 2 :)

Thanks Andy!

Tried my hand at a little foresty area. Perhaps this can be a detour on a route?


I can't wait to see how the map will turn out :)
I don't need another plot for now, I want to see some other people make some plots!

Thank you Marin! The map has been updated with your plot!

I would like to be assigned a plot!

Hey Cryptochrome! Plot 13 is all yours!

This looks fun! I'd like to be assigned a plot too! ^^

Henry, you can create something nice on plot 23!

This sounds very interesting, I'd like to be assigned a plot too, if possible :)

I would like to join this if possible

PurpleZaffre, you get plot 3.
Maurili, plot 46 is all yours.

I'm down.

Foxowl, you can transform plot 40.

Thanks for the submission Henry! The main post has been updated with your changes.

alright give me a plot

Plot 18 is for the Sauce

the map is done

You know what! Count me in!

Here it is, plot #3 :)