Super Mario and the Pyramid of Mysteries [Hiring!]

[zioy]

Hey everyone, I'm starting out a new project today, that literally just popped into my head along with what would normally be a few week's worth of planning. It's an idea for a new episode, Super Mario and the Pyramid of Mysteries (SMPM). I haven't really had any progress on it yet, besides some work on the hub. Yes, I'm actually making a hub episode (I said I'd never try)!
So let's get to the meat, shall we?

Story:

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Mario gets a letter from Peach that the Pyramid of Mysteries has been taken over by a mysterious figure in the middle of the night. He gathers up Peach and Toad and they head to the Pyramid of Mysteries to conquer this enemy.

Any good suggestions for improving the story will be considered.

Screenshots of the Pyramid:

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The outside of the Pyramid of Mysteries:

The entry room (incomplete):

Screenshots of the Levels:

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I'm hiring right now, a few different positions will be available.

-Level Designers
-Murphmario
-Nickname
-mariogeek2
-SuperWhiteYoshi64

-Hub Designers
-Valtries the Fox

-Graphics Designers (hiring as many as I need)
-Blue Greed
-Murphmario

-Beta Testers (hiring as many as I need)
-Valtries the Fox
-smbxplayer99

As of right now, I only need level/hub designers. If you volunteer for GFX/beta team, I will accept but you won't really get to do anything for a while.

[Zant]

The hub looks pretty nice, though the clouds in the first screenie look kinda out of place.

[zioy]

I know the clouds belong in the black area at the end of a SMB3 level, but honestly, they look pretty good as desert clouds too IMO.

[Zant]

I think they'll fit better if you recolor them to orange or something, but that's just my opinion.

[zioy]

I'll try recoloring the blue shadow to orange and see how it turns out.

[Warlock]

I wish you great luck with this project. Not only that, but I'd like to assist by becoming a hub designer and beta-tester.

Consider it a sign of my gratitude.

[zioy]

Sure, I'll sign you up as a hub designer and beta tester. I'll get the current hub to you when I finish the first floor of the pyramid

[zioy]

Update!

[underFlo]

I MAYBE could design levels for this, but I'm already designing levels for SML:TGH and can't access my computer until Sunday next week. Definitely Beta Tester as soon as I'm back tho

[Magna]

Sign me up as graphic designer.

[zioy]

Got it I'll add you.

[Murphmario]

Level designer pls.

Also, ask me for graphics too.

[zioy]

Got it. Adding you as well.

[FanofSMBX]

Story idea: Mario is sleeping and dreaming of the Pyramid of Mystery. But he is pulled into it. Once he wakes up he sees the Mecha Cat (an evil robot cat) stealing Tazzy and Belo. He teams up with Mittens to get the stars, defeat Mecha Cat, and get back to the mushroom kingdom.

[zioy]

Well, I'm postponing my pseudo-joke episode, but I may end up adding KoolKat/Mittens as a playable character. This episode is meant to be a normal serious episode, with some bonus rooms containing special levels. Right now, the story is more defined:

Mario gets a letter from Peach that the Pyramid of Mysteries has been taken over by a mysterious figure in the middle of the night. He gathers up Peach and Toad and they head to the Pyramid of Mysteries to conquer this strange enemy.

[zioy]

I have a new update, showing the layout of the game, coming soon. Expect that in the next hour or so.

Here's a sneak peek of something you'll see early in the game, before reaching the pyramid.

[silent_]

Do you have an idea of a Worlds list? If not, I recommend:

World 1: Grass
World 2: Forest
World 3: Sewers/Pipemaze
World 4: Fort
World 5: Temple
World 6: Ruins
World 7: Desert
World 8: Pyramid
World 9: Superstar

Otherwise, cool project! Also, I recommend adding that screen of the SMB1 grassland in the original thread, since it's annoying to have to dig deep into threads just to find screenshots.

[zioy]

Actually, the worlds won't be themed (think SMG). This will be loosely based off of Super Mario Galaxy actually, taking some inspiration from its level design and gimmicks.

I will add the screenshot to the first post, that's probably for the best

[mariogeek2]

Hello. I'd like to be a level designer for this project. I need something to entertain me till Community Contest 9 rolls around.

[underFlo]

I'd love to make levels that play before the pyramid. I'm in for sure now.