Fun fact: in the German version, Crookedjaw is renamed Stripedstar at his leader ceremony by Shellheart, who says his old name caused him enough grief.
adopting that into my personal canon immediately. i love how he didn't go back to stomstar, either, because that was the name rainflower picked. he deserves to have a name completely separate from her, and chosen by his father, who loved him unconditionally like a parent should
@@akarikazi "No, not alone. Your ancestors will walk alongside you, always. Follow a good path, Crookedjaw, and you will make a great leader. From this moment on, you will be called Stripedstar. I never wanted your name changed after your accident like your mother demanded. You've carried this name long enough, now you should finally be rid of it, Stripedstar." Oh yeah, it says in the German version of Bluestar's prophecy that StarClan changed his name because they thought he'd suffered the name enough, not Crookedstar's Promise. Still, glad you like it.
@@akarikazi Also because of translation issues, Brokentail becomes Browntail at his ceremony (where Raggedstar says he has grown to become sleek-pelted in contrast to his broken tail) and Hailstar is mistakenly called Cheerstar, as in, translating hail as not the weather but the thing people do to celebrate leaders. So, uh, yeah, hope you like those fun facts too.
@@crowborn666 she was still deputy! it happened at the end of forest of secrets, I think crookedstar stays around until the final book in the first arc
@@AlexHarrier interesting! I was pretty young when I first read the books so I probably got my facts jumbled up. Looking back I remembered I had gotten Tigerclaw and Darkstripe mixed up on which was the bigger bad somehow, so it’s entirely possible I misremembered Leopardstar being leader when Graystripe joined.
i also realized rewatching just now that Willowbreeze senses someone at 3:56 so it could be Graystripe or Silverstream who she notices comes through the grass to the right, which made me burst into tears, the warrior cats fandom is so lovely
People praise the ending sequence (and rightfully so) but for me it is at 2:53 when the feels hit. Crookedstar is at his lowest in this moment, feeling the weight of his pain, of his loss, seemingly unable to find hope. That is until Silverkit notices him, and even though she's too young to understand the extent of his despair she knows that he's sad, and offers him comfort. Up until this point he saw her as an extention of his dead mate, but when he looks down and sees the love in her eyes when she looks at him, he finally feels happy again; he feels as if there's some more hope left after all. And in my opinion, this scene makes the ending sequence even more impactful.
Y'all did real, real good. Its.....extremely difficult to properly portray the feeling of 'all my friends and family are dead, why am i NOT?' Survivors guilt is screwed sideways, and Crookedstar is an *amazing* representation of that, especially when amazing hosts and artists get ahold of him and show us the talent this community never runs out of. Thanks cat nerds.
oh my god the result of this MAP is so emotional and a masterpiece, I was eating and now there is tears on my potatoes...the credit scene is incredible I got chills when Oakheart appears, then when graystripe arrives the feels are so strong wow The thumbnail is also amazing, the meaning of the maple leaves is so powerful. Thank you so much for accepting me in the MAP I feel so honored ;w;
“Do you want your jaw to face right or left?” Crookedstar: Yes Ok, but on a serious note, this MAP is my absolute favorite! The animators did amazing on the project. I cry every time I watch this because the emotion in the life of Crookedstar was portrayed perfectly. It really makes you feel as if you were in his situation; everyone you love is gone, so why are you even here? Thank you animators for a wonderful and emotional experience!❤❤❤
when silverkit came up to crookedstar at the stream and nuzzled up against him I broke down crying. oh my god. every artist did SO well building up to that moment. it goes from this heart-wrenching hopelessness at all the loss he's gone through, to the realization that he still has people to live for. there is so much raw emotion there. amazing work to everyone who participated
2:52 This was my favorite part. You can just tell that Crookedstar tries to hide his feelings from his Clanmates, as he feels responsible for them. Now that he's alone, all his frustration and grief just come pouring out. Plus, the background just really adds to it.
He was the only cat who suffered lot of tragedies and doesn't lose faith in starclan almost like GrayWing, I loved the 2:38 - 2:50 part! and the ending gorgeous
OOOOOHUUUUGHHH, the grief and emotion captured in this is absolutely stunning!!!!! crookedstar is my absolute FAVORITE cat, his strength and ability to retain his empathy and humility after everything he went through is so incredible. GOD, AND THAT END!!!!! all of his loved ones gathering, and silverstream meeting him one last time to bring greystripe and the kits BROKE me. well done to everyone that was apart of this, and thank you for bringing together so many amazing artists to create this.
You can see Graystripe in the behind qhen Silvestream appears 😭😭 the detail of that ending What most I love about this MAP it's is about Crookedstar and his grief but not his abuse. Is so fresh and calm to finally see something of him, can enjoying a map of his life withoutt seeing how his mother or Mapleshade mistreat him. One of the best 2022 maps, without a doubt
I was watching this again and had a painful realization at the end. @3:09, when Silverstream walks off, Crookedstar didn't know it but that would be the last time he ever saw his daughter. It hit me on my second watching but now, on my third watch, it's making me so incredibly sad This video was amazing, all the years waiting for it to come out were 100% worth it!
(3:50) I was so confused about who was crossing the river and I kept thinking 'Is that Goosefeather? No, he's dead by now.' Then after a closer and even closer look, I realized it was Greystripe with Stormkit and Featherkit and I started crying.
There's something so surreal about watching all of these beautiful parts come together after all this time. I've only been following this project for a couple of years myself, but it was wholeheartedly worth it. All the talent and dedication that went into creating this is obvious. Everything down to the credits is just absolutely phenomenal. And, to be completely honest, it even got me to tear up a little. Amen.
Wait. waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait- You've- "You've only been following this project for a couple of YEARS!?!?" How long has this actually been in development? Jesus fucking Christ, I just saw this for the first time, THIS MORNING. It broke my heart and made me cry, but you're saying this has been a W.I.P for a long time. Brilliant. All of you. The animators who brought this to us, thanks you.
I want to discuss how this project covers subtlety. A lot of pitfalls I see works fall into are the lack of it, that you need to show the bodies or the characters dying directly to leave an impact. While there is some of this here, most of it is subtle, raw emotion and expressions on display. My favorite parts have to be near the end. Crookedstar looking off while Silverstream leaves the clan, scared but uncertain, sent chills down my spine. The credits scene too.. gosh… just had me tear up from the pure raw emotion that Silverstream leading Greystripe through the reeds had. Excellent, phenomenal work. I couldn’t have asked for more from a project about a loving father’s grief. ❤️
IT’S FINALLY HERE, AND MAN DID IT MAKE ME EMOTIONAL,, Everyone did a gorgeous job with this!! The pure raw emotion in this is heartbreaking, probably one of my favorite maps now
it took me a couple of rewatches to notice Graystripe was animated jumping across the rocks in the background of the credits. The attention to detail is absolutely incredible!!
Crookedstar is probably my favorite character and he has been since i was young and first reading through the series. His story breaks my heart but i love it dearly.
Everyone did a PHENOMENAL job working on this Map, but I gotta praise the outro here, because it just killed me. How, without words, the implications of what happened off-screen are clearly shown, how the picture stays in motion with all the different characters interacting with each other when the moment demands it, the atmosphere in general and just argh. I love it. Once again, everyone did an amazing job on this map, I love each part individually for what it brings to the point where choosing just one favourite is hard. Well done everyone
This genuinely has to be one of the first projects that has made me cry, its absolutely stunning and encapsulates the grief and pain he felt watching many of his loved ones pass on. Everyone here did amazing and the music choice was divine as well! Amazing job!
That ending screen had me in tears ;__; So glad this finally got finished! Great job to you Alex and everyone who helped bring this project together, its truly beautiful
I’ve been watching this map’s progress ever since it was first announced and I’m so excited that it’s finally finished! It’s going to be such a gorgeous map :]
Okay listen, I am putting this in the comment section and letting it get lost down here because there is no more room in the description but if there happens to be a comment thread that develops in the mix that becomes about arguing about a character that isn't that important to the project and also, doesn't talk about the project at all anymore, and also becomes about insulting each other's intelligence, and also becomes very annoying to me personally I will just be deleting it sorry I know that's like the whole thing with youtube comments but I just. cannot guys I can't do it, take it somewhere else
I'm really late but Crookedstar has been and always was my favourite character and this map, which ive been watching over and over for like 2 years now, brings me so so much joy that other people get to see his sorta story too (even if its not completely accurate to canon), especially through such a lovely MAP.
2:34 through 2:53…literal CHILLS.The animator did AMAZING at that part,I can’t even begin to comprehend how well this all fits together in general!Everyone did a splendid job and I love it so much.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for letting me participate!! This is one of the last MAPs I got to join before college started eating all my time, lol, and I was thrilled to get a part! Crookedstar is one of my absolute favorite characters; he goes through so much grief but never grows bitter or let that stop him from caring for other cats. Mapleshade is such a popular character, so it's interesting to see her take more of a backseat in this storyline. She really is nothing but an abuser and a curse to Crookedstar, and I feel like that part of her story doesn't get mentioned much compared to her novella. But anyway!!! Everyone's parts turned out so amazing!! I've said already in the discord, but I love the transitions between parts and the color palettes really help harmonize the story beats. It can sometimes be really difficult to make a personal ballad kind of animation sequence - in old 90's animated films, it mainly depicts scenes of a single singing character standing or walking alone introspectively - but this MAP has a lot of energy and vibrance to it!! It really builds up to that emotional climax where Crookedstar screams at the sky, and then the scenes with Silverkit/paw/stream take it back down to earth. Really glad I got to animated potato baby Silverkit, lol - I love her 💖💕 Big hurrahs all around! 🥳🥳🥳
This has got to be hands down one of the most beautiful M.A.P.s this community has ever created. In terms of the animation and the story its telling. Crookedstar is such an interesting character and this is such a wonderful study of his life and struggles. Great job to everyone who took part!!!
Oh my gosh. I'm not even that emotional but the outro really brought tears to my eyes, especially when Silverstream introduced Graystripe and her kits to Crookedstar. The way each character appeared was just so cool and unique! I don't know how to describe it! Seeing his family comfort him was just so heart warming! Amazing job, as always! ^^
that was extremely heartfelt and beautiful. i just don’t have words… the ending scene in the credits with greystripe being allowed into riverclan was amazing
I rewatch this map every now and then and the end scene never fails to get me tearing up. Everyone he's lost coming to visit him as hes about to find out about silverstream and welcome the newest members of his family is just *chefs kiss*
It’s 3:35 AM and I’m trying not to cry… Crookedstar will forever remain my favorite. I was always bummed because he was always so underrated when I would try and find fanart of him. So glad to see my bou shedding some light
This one is so good, im absolutely ugly crying. Silverstream walking out and just never coming back...the emotion put into the animation of Crookedstar screaming Amen...beautiful beautiful video
crookedstar will forever be my favorite character because the poor guys been through so much. I kinda relate to some parts of him but i just. . . i’m happy to see more MAPs for this lad
3:07 has to be the most weighted part of the map for me, we watched crookedstars life leading up to all of this and maybe he feels like he's losing something again when silverstream walks away, in away she has already left Crookedstar. It's not even the fact that she is going to see graystripe and die later, she's already all grown up. Idk if I explained my feelings about this map well enough but it makes me so emotional I love Crookedstar's story, hang in there Stormkit! 😭❤
I love CrookedStar so much. My dad died when I was young and I was emotionally @bu$3d by my mother. I went through some stuff that I wouldn’t ever wish on anyone. I know many people have it worse as well. CrookedStar’s life made me cry. He lost so much, and I felt like I related to him. He felt like he’d never be loved, but he was loved. These fictional cats are really good at touching the heart.
I'm so happy that this project is complete after years of hard work; it's amazing to see how much passion everyone put into this map! Crookedstar deserved so much better, being manipulated from the start and going through so much pain. Thank you for bringing this wonderful concept to life; all the animators are incredibly talented (such intense, perfect emotions!) and I was honored to participate! Everyone's dedication sure payed off and it's absolutely phenomenal.
i hardly ever cry when watching maps, but this really made me cry. crookedstar is a wonderful character and i'm so glad more maps are coming out with him. that being said, everyone here did a wonderful job and it was well worth the wait!
This MAP made me cry so much. The song is not about feelings at all, but mixing it with the unbereable feelings of Crookedstar gives it a super sad feel.
I'm straight up crying watching all of this - this was a really well made map and the song was so emotional. Crookedstar really went through a lot and yet he still stood through it all. Definitely saved this video on my favourite MAPs playlist!
gosh Gee did an amazing job with the thumbnail, it’s one of the most stunning ones I’ve seen. I have a feeling this is gonna make me cry and I can’t wait to watch!! edit: incredibly moving and touching map, everyone did amazing
This map has no right. I’m sobbing. The ending-my heart, it’s breaking. Crooked did not deserve everything he went through. His story really impacted me. I forgot about Silverstream, and I was like “what omg she’s the daughter of Crooked,” when I read CrookedStar’s novella.
Wow.. just wow... out of words and tears.. The animation is phenomenal... and how much passion there is between those lines!! The ending screen is so SO well animated and THOSE LITTLE KITTIES OMG I'M MELTING!!
I must say that I hold a fond place in my heart for this MAP. I found the call for it around the same time I lost my mom in 2020, and the song is just perfect for those of us who are grieving. Seeing this MAP finished has me crying at my desk. Well done to all of the participants! Y'all did an amazing job.
broooo 😭 i don't normally cry with this kind of thing but it's making me tear up. this is awesome. probably the most well-executed and animated map i've ever seen.
I've been waiting for this map for so long, but I would have never expected it to be this beautiful and gut wrenching!! Crookedstar is such an underrated character, and one of my favorites, so of course, he has a special place in my heart
I never cry during maps. Never. Yet, when the scene where all of the cats he has known who have died are flashing by and then Silverstream coming up? That got me. Because no matter how much loss and grief and suffering Crookedstar has gone through, he always cares about his daughter. He NEVER let his grief taint his daughter more than being overprotective. He ALWAYS cared,and ALWAYS showed her love, and this map showed that. This was beautiful. Thank you so much
Someone needs to answer for this because I have been absolutely SOBBING over this map, I really bond with crookedstars story and this map perfectly captures all the emotion and grief he really went through- you can see it in every frame, amazing job to every animator here- stunning work💜
That ending sequence made me cry for the first time in years. Beautifully animated, perfectly timed and choreographed. I thought I was gonna make it through the whole video in one piece but when those little ghost kittens came in I choked up and then when Silverstream led Graystripe to her dad I totally broke. Nothing has made me this emotional in long time. Y'all got me fucked up!
This... this is why I can say this series affected my childhood in a big way, there were so many lessons and I can say I grew emotionally with the characters; they taught me sympathy. This one had me in tears, the art was beautiful and the music was perfect for it. Thank you guys for bringing back part of my childhood in such a touching way.
OH MAN THIS GOT ME I've been following this map's progress for such a long time it was so amazing to see it finally complete!! Everyone's parts are so beautiful and they all convey such raw emotion, between the amazing animation and the song choice it all portrays Crookedstar's feelings in such a powerful way. this is probably one of my favorite maps now and it definitely made me tear up, amazing job to everyone involved!!!
This map was so incredibly heartfelt! I don't often see a lot of focus on Crookedstar's relationship to Willowbreeze and his daughter, but he really was as good of a dad as he could be. 🥺🥺 The credits scene especially hit me in the heart!!
Crookedstar is one of my favorite characters and this map brought him justice. Every single frame is so well done and thought out! Great job to everyone!
Willowbreeze's death is one of the only few ones I cried over. She is my favourite character of the whole series and I found her death by far the saddest. This video almost made me cry, every time I am being remembered of her death and of how much Crookedstar has been through my heart brakes. I loves his story.
Duuuuude I'm going to cryyyyyyy!! This map was amazing and beautiful! Everyone did AMAZING! But I can't get over how emotional this feels! The end credits scene with all the spirits appearing and THEN. SILVERSTEAM. And you can see Greystripe appearing in the background getting closer before she introduces them to Crookedstar- And the freaking "Hey dad" lip sync I caught on Silverstream. That was beautifully animated. I can't get over this project, it came together perfectly. Congrats for finishing this massive project everyone!
Oh my gosh- I never read warrior cats or knew anything about it, but here I am bawling my eyes out. This is a masterpiece and an incredible map I won't forget. The song has so much meant behind it and it is truly emotional. This map also helps you to see that some people can be stuck in more unfortunate situations than you, and it really makes you think deeply if you hear the song and understand Crookedstar's feelings. Thank you for everyone who participated in this map, because it can even have meaning to the people who never even read the books. :sobbing:
Fun fact: in the German version, Crookedjaw is renamed Stripedstar at his leader ceremony by Shellheart, who says his old name caused him enough grief.
That I did not know…
adopting that into my personal canon immediately. i love how he didn't go back to stomstar, either, because that was the name rainflower picked. he deserves to have a name completely separate from her, and chosen by his father, who loved him unconditionally like a parent should
@@akarikazi "No, not alone. Your ancestors will walk alongside you, always. Follow a good path, Crookedjaw, and you will make a great leader. From this moment on, you will be called Stripedstar. I never wanted your name changed after your accident like your mother demanded. You've carried this name long enough, now you should finally be rid of it, Stripedstar."
Oh yeah, it says in the German version of Bluestar's prophecy that StarClan changed his name because they thought he'd suffered the name enough, not Crookedstar's Promise. Still, glad you like it.
@@akarikazi Also because of translation issues, Brokentail becomes Browntail at his ceremony (where Raggedstar says he has grown to become sleek-pelted in contrast to his broken tail) and Hailstar is mistakenly called Cheerstar, as in, translating hail as not the weather but the thing people do to celebrate leaders. So, uh, yeah, hope you like those fun facts too.
WHY IS THIS NOT IN THE ENGLISH VERSION?!?
The ending where Silverstreams spirit appeared and brought a grieving Greystripe with his kits broke me. I feel so bad for all of them.
Wait was Crookedstar still alive when Graystripe went to Riverclan? I thought Leopardstar was leader by then.
@@crowborn666 she was still deputy! it happened at the end of forest of secrets, I think crookedstar stays around until the final book in the first arc
@@AlexHarrier interesting! I was pretty young when I first read the books so I probably got my facts jumbled up. Looking back I remembered I had gotten Tigerclaw and Darkstripe mixed up on which was the bigger bad somehow, so it’s entirely possible I misremembered Leopardstar being leader when Graystripe joined.
@@crowborn666 yeah Greystripe joined Riverclan when Crookstar was still alive. He died a short time later
@@crowborn666 Leopardfur would’ve never let himjoin RiverClan if she were leader :’(
So so so beautiful and that ending sequence is just flooring
you all did so GOODDD ❤✨
a u gh I agree with you 100% , dude. This MAP turned out so good, it's a masterpiece, and everyone did so well.
@@birdie3206 Y E S
Another fun fact! Ever noticed how Stormkit, Silverstream's son, has the same name as Crookedstar originally had? I don't think that's a coincidence.
And how silverstream and greystripe’s son was named Stormtail?
@@shrubbery3425 You nean Stormfur?Because Stormtail is Bluestar's and Snowfur's father
@@xionxvv oop yes my bad it’s been a while
@@shrubbery3425 It's okay :]
@@shrubbery3425 well actually Stormfur was named after Stonefur if Im not mistaken
3:55
The way you can see graystripe hopping across the rocks before his big appearance!
It's timed so well!!
OML I NEVER NOTICED THAT
omg and he does the wiggle thing that cats do before they pounce/jump i love that detail
i also realized rewatching just now that Willowbreeze senses someone at 3:56 so it could be Graystripe or Silverstream who she notices comes through the grass to the right, which made me burst into tears, the warrior cats fandom is so lovely
wait what?! let me see...
@@v1v1d1ty I think she looked like this because Crookedstar snipped the black kitten away and she was worried if it is okay.
I love how in the credits scene it looks like Silverstream says “hey dad”
I feel like that she is saying hey dad... its so sad
I thought I even heard a little mrrow 😭
If you turn up your volume and listen closely, I think she actually IS saying that.
It sounded like she said "Papa" to me
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People praise the ending sequence (and rightfully so) but for me it is at 2:53 when the feels hit.
Crookedstar is at his lowest in this moment, feeling the weight of his pain, of his loss, seemingly unable to find hope. That is until Silverkit notices him, and even though she's too young to understand the extent of his despair she knows that he's sad, and offers him comfort. Up until this point he saw her as an extention of his dead mate, but when he looks down and sees the love in her eyes when she looks at him, he finally feels happy again; he feels as if there's some more hope left after all.
And in my opinion, this scene makes the ending sequence even more impactful.
The fact that you can see Silverstream saying "Daddy?" when she calls to him in the credits is heart wrenching
Y'all did real, real good. Its.....extremely difficult to properly portray the feeling of 'all my friends and family are dead, why am i NOT?'
Survivors guilt is screwed sideways, and Crookedstar is an *amazing* representation of that, especially when amazing hosts and artists get ahold of him and show us the talent this community never runs out of.
Thanks cat nerds.
I have never, ever thought of it that way and it is incredibly heart wrenching, wow. I love that.
Survivors guilt is such a hard thing to live with..many forget about it being a thing
I am now a cat nerd. Thank you for the new name. Yes I just finished Crookedstar's promise.
oh my god the result of this MAP is so emotional and a masterpiece, I was eating and now there is tears on my potatoes...the credit scene is incredible I got chills when Oakheart appears, then when graystripe arrives the feels are so strong wow The thumbnail is also amazing, the meaning of the maple leaves is so powerful.
Thank you so much for accepting me in the MAP I feel so honored ;w;
Good work!
ALLAH BLESS ❤️
Not the potatoes :0
Hi!!!!
I am literally in the same situation rn there are tears in my beans that ending sequence where GrayStripe walked in the back made me *bawl*
You are so great for not including rainflower in that ending scene. She didn't deserve to be there
Isn't she the third cat after Oakheart? Pretty sure she is there.
Nope! It's his father, oakheart, the leader before him, and then his mate
“Do you want your jaw to face right or left?”
Crookedstar: Yes
Ok, but on a serious note, this MAP is my absolute favorite! The animators did amazing on the project. I cry every time I watch this because the emotion in the life of Crookedstar was portrayed perfectly. It really makes you feel as if you were in his situation; everyone you love is gone, so why are you even here? Thank you animators for a wonderful and emotional experience!❤❤❤
when silverkit came up to crookedstar at the stream and nuzzled up against him I broke down crying. oh my god. every artist did SO well building up to that moment. it goes from this heart-wrenching hopelessness at all the loss he's gone through, to the realization that he still has people to live for. there is so much raw emotion there. amazing work to everyone who participated
me too. i just straight up bawled knowing what was going to happen to her. ugh this project was so good
2:42 gave me chills. His frustration and grief just pours out of him
2:52 This was my favorite part. You can just tell that Crookedstar tries to hide his feelings from his Clanmates, as he feels responsible for them. Now that he's alone, all his frustration and grief just come pouring out. Plus, the background just really adds to it.
He was the only cat who suffered lot of tragedies and doesn't lose faith in starclan almost like GrayWing, I loved the 2:38 - 2:50 part! and the ending gorgeous
When Willowbreeze was dragged away from Crookedstar, dude my heart shattered.
After 4 long years, well done everyone!
OOOOOHUUUUGHHH, the grief and emotion captured in this is absolutely stunning!!!!! crookedstar is my absolute FAVORITE cat, his strength and ability to retain his empathy and humility after everything he went through is so incredible. GOD, AND THAT END!!!!! all of his loved ones gathering, and silverstream meeting him one last time to bring greystripe and the kits BROKE me. well done to everyone that was apart of this, and thank you for bringing together so many amazing artists to create this.
You can see Graystripe in the behind qhen Silvestream appears 😭😭 the detail of that ending
What most I love about this MAP it's is about Crookedstar and his grief but not his abuse. Is so fresh and calm to finally see something of him, can enjoying a map of his life withoutt seeing how his mother or Mapleshade mistreat him. One of the best 2022 maps, without a doubt
Oh my I just discovered that at the end Silverstream do a little *mreow* when she appeared behind Crookedstar (4:00)
This is so adorable-
I was watching this again and had a painful realization at the end. @3:09, when Silverstream walks off, Crookedstar didn't know it but that would be the last time he ever saw his daughter. It hit me on my second watching but now, on my third watch, it's making me so incredibly sad
This video was amazing, all the years waiting for it to come out were 100% worth it!
(3:50) I was so confused about who was crossing the river and I kept thinking 'Is that Goosefeather? No, he's dead by now.' Then after a closer and even closer look, I realized it was Greystripe with Stormkit and Featherkit and I started crying.
2:40 this part was so perfect. I love those facial expressions and the obvious build up of anger was portrayed perfectly
There's something so surreal about watching all of these beautiful parts come together after all this time. I've only been following this project for a couple of years myself, but it was wholeheartedly worth it. All the talent and dedication that went into creating this is obvious. Everything down to the credits is just absolutely phenomenal. And, to be completely honest, it even got me to tear up a little. Amen.
Wait. waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait- You've- "You've only been following this project for a couple of YEARS!?!?" How long has this actually been in development? Jesus fucking Christ, I just saw this for the first time, THIS MORNING. It broke my heart and made me cry, but you're saying this has been a W.I.P for a long time.
Brilliant. All of you. The animators who brought this to us, thanks you.
I want to discuss how this project covers subtlety. A lot of pitfalls I see works fall into are the lack of it, that you need to show the bodies or the characters dying directly to leave an impact. While there is some of this here, most of it is subtle, raw emotion and expressions on display. My favorite parts have to be near the end. Crookedstar looking off while Silverstream leaves the clan, scared but uncertain, sent chills down my spine. The credits scene too.. gosh… just had me tear up from the pure raw emotion that Silverstream leading Greystripe through the reeds had. Excellent, phenomenal work. I couldn’t have asked for more from a project about a loving father’s grief. ❤️
IT’S FINALLY HERE, AND MAN DID IT MAKE ME EMOTIONAL,,
Everyone did a gorgeous job with this!! The pure raw emotion in this is heartbreaking, probably one of my favorite maps now
I freaking BAWLED reading Crookedstar’s Promise. His whole story is just so heartbreaking. The guy can’t catch a break
it took me a couple of rewatches to notice Graystripe was animated jumping across the rocks in the background of the credits. The attention to detail is absolutely incredible!!
Crookedstar is probably my favorite character and he has been since i was young and first reading through the series. His story breaks my heart but i love it dearly.
Everyone did a PHENOMENAL job working on this Map, but I gotta praise the outro here, because it just killed me. How, without words, the implications of what happened off-screen are clearly shown, how the picture stays in motion with all the different characters interacting with each other when the moment demands it, the atmosphere in general and just argh. I love it.
Once again, everyone did an amazing job on this map, I love each part individually for what it brings to the point where choosing just one favourite is hard. Well done everyone
This genuinely has to be one of the first projects that has made me cry, its absolutely stunning and encapsulates the grief and pain he felt watching many of his loved ones pass on. Everyone here did amazing and the music choice was divine as well! Amazing job!
That ending screen had me in tears ;__; So glad this finally got finished! Great job to you Alex and everyone who helped bring this project together, its truly beautiful
I’ve been watching this map’s progress ever since it was first announced and I’m so excited that it’s finally finished! It’s going to be such a gorgeous map :]
I am obsessed with the shot at 2:18 like it’s so good holy shit
Okay listen, I am putting this in the comment section and letting it get lost down here because there is no more room in the description but if there happens to be a comment thread that develops in the mix that becomes about arguing about a character that isn't that important to the project and also, doesn't talk about the project at all anymore, and also becomes about insulting each other's intelligence, and also becomes very annoying to me personally I will just be deleting it sorry I know that's like the whole thing with youtube comments but I just. cannot guys I can't do it, take it somewhere else
Honestly, Crookedstar is one of the best characters to grace this series.
GRAYSTRIPE WALKING TO THEM ON THE ROCKS IS SUCH A NICE DETAIL OH MY GOD
AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN
omg I can hear it :D
I'm really late but Crookedstar has been and always was my favourite character and this map, which ive been watching over and over for like 2 years now, brings me so so much joy that other people get to see his sorta story too (even if its not completely accurate to canon), especially through such a lovely MAP.
The ending oh my god.. my heart couldn’t handle it.
When Willowkit and Minnowkit appeared I started to tear up.
2:34 through 2:53…literal CHILLS.The animator did AMAZING at that part,I can’t even begin to comprehend how well this all fits together in general!Everyone did a splendid job and I love it so much.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
its so sad that his mother didn't love him even enough to come to his naming ceremony
At the end, I heard Silverstream say either “momma” or “dadda” and it broke me in the best way possible. Great work for everyone who worked on this!
Thank you so much for letting me participate!! This is one of the last MAPs I got to join before college started eating all my time, lol, and I was thrilled to get a part!
Crookedstar is one of my absolute favorite characters; he goes through so much grief but never grows bitter or let that stop him from caring for other cats. Mapleshade is such a popular character, so it's interesting to see her take more of a backseat in this storyline. She really is nothing but an abuser and a curse to Crookedstar, and I feel like that part of her story doesn't get mentioned much compared to her novella. But anyway!!!
Everyone's parts turned out so amazing!! I've said already in the discord, but I love the transitions between parts and the color palettes really help harmonize the story beats. It can sometimes be really difficult to make a personal ballad kind of animation sequence - in old 90's animated films, it mainly depicts scenes of a single singing character standing or walking alone introspectively - but this MAP has a lot of energy and vibrance to it!! It really builds up to that emotional climax where Crookedstar screams at the sky, and then the scenes with Silverkit/paw/stream take it back down to earth. Really glad I got to animated potato baby Silverkit, lol - I love her 💖💕
Big hurrahs all around! 🥳🥳🥳
The ‘for leaving me here’ part broke my heart. I’ve rewatched it over and over, so well animated in its subtlety and emotion
This has got to be hands down one of the most beautiful M.A.P.s this community has ever created. In terms of the animation and the story its telling. Crookedstar is such an interesting character and this is such a wonderful study of his life and struggles. Great job to everyone who took part!!!
Oh my gosh. I'm not even that emotional but the outro really brought tears to my eyes, especially when Silverstream introduced Graystripe and her kits to Crookedstar. The way each character appeared was just so cool and unique! I don't know how to describe it! Seeing his family comfort him was just so heart warming! Amazing job, as always! ^^
Speaking both as a huge animation fan and as someone who has experienced a lot of profound grief and loss, you should all be SO proud of this project.
that was extremely heartfelt and beautiful. i just don’t have words… the ending scene in the credits with greystripe being allowed into riverclan was amazing
I rewatch this map every now and then and the end scene never fails to get me tearing up. Everyone he's lost coming to visit him as hes about to find out about silverstream and welcome the newest members of his family is just *chefs kiss*
4:00 how adorable and realistic!! I love how you can hear silverstream meow.
I burst into tears when Silverkit walked up to Crookedstar and rubbed her little head against his flank. Beautiful animation.
It’s 3:35 AM and I’m trying not to cry… Crookedstar will forever remain my favorite. I was always bummed because he was always so underrated when I would try and find fanart of him. So glad to see my bou shedding some light
This one is so good, im absolutely ugly crying. Silverstream walking out and just never coming back...the emotion put into the animation of Crookedstar screaming Amen...beautiful beautiful video
IM SOBBING RN IN THE END CREDITS YOU CAN ALMOST HEAR SILVERSTREAM SAYING “Hey, Dad.” ITS LIP SYNCED SO PERFECTLY I AM SO UPSET
crookedstar will forever be my favorite character because the poor guys been through so much. I kinda relate to some parts of him but i just. . . i’m happy to see more MAPs for this lad
what.
@@lemonballs what do you mean “what.”? i’m happy to see more crookedstar focused MAPs, is that so bad?
3:07 has to be the most weighted part of the map for me, we watched crookedstars life leading up to all of this and maybe he feels like he's losing something again when silverstream walks away, in away she has already left Crookedstar. It's not even the fact that she is going to see graystripe and die later, she's already all grown up. Idk if I explained my feelings about this map well enough but it makes me so emotional I love Crookedstar's story, hang in there Stormkit! 😭❤
I come back to this alot. His emotions are so raw. Alex you're insane. But you know that.
Ending is so spot on with the lip sync. Its amazing.
I love CrookedStar so much. My dad died when I was young and I was emotionally @bu$3d by my mother. I went through some stuff that I wouldn’t ever wish on anyone. I know many people have it worse as well. CrookedStar’s life made me cry. He lost so much, and I felt like I related to him. He felt like he’d never be loved, but he was loved. These fictional cats are really good at touching the heart.
The way the lighting brightens when silverkit rubs on him and he smiles
The credits- beautiful. Also- Can we talk about willowkit and minnowkit playing 3:52 AWWW the little tail had my crying.
I'm so happy that this project is complete after years of hard work; it's amazing to see how much passion everyone put into this map! Crookedstar deserved so much better, being manipulated from the start and going through so much pain. Thank you for bringing this wonderful concept to life; all the animators are incredibly talented (such intense, perfect emotions!) and I was honored to participate! Everyone's dedication sure payed off and it's absolutely phenomenal.
i hardly ever cry when watching maps, but this really made me cry. crookedstar is a wonderful character and i'm so glad more maps are coming out with him. that being said, everyone here did a wonderful job and it was well worth the wait!
Omg this was so beautiful but that ending part with Silverstream presenting Graystripe and the kits really ripped out my heart
2:52 This part made my heart shatter, her little walk, her snuggling him, him finally accepting her, its all so beautiful
1:52 I’m crying at this
This MAP made me cry so much. The song is not about feelings at all, but mixing it with the unbereable feelings of Crookedstar gives it a super sad feel.
It’s so very beautiful! I also found CrookedStar’s death super sad, saying he was the last to die out of everyone he truly loved and held close.
I'm straight up crying watching all of this - this was a really well made map and the song was so emotional. Crookedstar really went through a lot and yet he still stood through it all. Definitely saved this video on my favourite MAPs playlist!
gosh Gee did an amazing job with the thumbnail, it’s one of the most stunning ones I’ve seen. I have a feeling this is gonna make me cry and I can’t wait to watch!!
edit: incredibly moving and touching map, everyone did amazing
I just realized at 2:59 the world literally becomes brighter for crookedstar again after silverkit nuzzles into him STOP
This map has no right. I’m sobbing. The ending-my heart, it’s breaking. Crooked did not deserve everything he went through. His story really impacted me. I forgot about Silverstream, and I was like “what omg she’s the daughter of Crooked,” when I read CrookedStar’s novella.
Wow.. just wow... out of words and tears.. The animation is phenomenal... and how much passion there is between those lines!!
The ending screen is so SO well animated and THOSE LITTLE KITTIES OMG I'M MELTING!!
I must say that I hold a fond place in my heart for this MAP. I found the call for it around the same time I lost my mom in 2020, and the song is just perfect for those of us who are grieving. Seeing this MAP finished has me crying at my desk. Well done to all of the participants! Y'all did an amazing job.
broooo 😭 i don't normally cry with this kind of thing but it's making me tear up. this is awesome. probably the most well-executed and animated map i've ever seen.
The way I started CRYING when little Silverkit rubbed up against him
Crookedstar is one of my favorite characters and imo he has the saddest story this map makes me cry each time I watch it
I dont think I've ever been more emotionally wounded by a warriors map - the scene where he realizes what silverstream being pregnant means like :'(
I've been waiting for this map for so long, but I would have never expected it to be this beautiful and gut wrenching!! Crookedstar is such an underrated character, and one of my favorites, so of course, he has a special place in my heart
I never cry during maps. Never. Yet, when the scene where all of the cats he has known who have died are flashing by and then Silverstream coming up? That got me. Because no matter how much loss and grief and suffering Crookedstar has gone through, he always cares about his daughter. He NEVER let his grief taint his daughter more than being overprotective. He ALWAYS cared,and ALWAYS showed her love, and this map showed that. This was beautiful. Thank you so much
Someone needs to answer for this because I have been absolutely SOBBING over this map, I really bond with crookedstars story and this map perfectly captures all the emotion and grief he really went through- you can see it in every frame, amazing job to every animator here- stunning work💜
That ending sequence made me cry for the first time in years. Beautifully animated, perfectly timed and choreographed. I thought I was gonna make it through the whole video in one piece but when those little ghost kittens came in I choked up and then when Silverstream led Graystripe to her dad I totally broke. Nothing has made me this emotional in long time. Y'all got me fucked up!
I watched this map,
Almost from the release, two or three years
I'm so happy it's finally coming out Just incredible.
Was fighting back tears the entire time and then the ending animation got me. What a beautiful map, one of my favorites that have come out recently.
This... this is why I can say this series affected my childhood in a big way, there were so many lessons and I can say I grew emotionally with the characters; they taught me sympathy. This one had me in tears, the art was beautiful and the music was perfect for it. Thank you guys for bringing back part of my childhood in such a touching way.
I’m actually crying. A map made me cry and it was this. All of the parts, the art, the fluid animation: just absolutely stunning and incomparable.
OH MAN THIS GOT ME I've been following this map's progress for such a long time it was so amazing to see it finally complete!! Everyone's parts are so beautiful and they all convey such raw emotion, between the amazing animation and the song choice it all portrays Crookedstar's feelings in such a powerful way. this is probably one of my favorite maps now and it definitely made me tear up, amazing job to everyone involved!!!
This map was so incredibly heartfelt! I don't often see a lot of focus on Crookedstar's relationship to Willowbreeze and his daughter, but he really was as good of a dad as he could be. 🥺🥺 The credits scene especially hit me in the heart!!
Crookedstar is one of my favorite characters and this map brought him justice. Every single frame is so well done and thought out! Great job to everyone!
I have watched this over 20 times and it's still amazing❤
It's been a while since I've cried....
Take that back it's been a couple seconds since I've cried...that was amazing
The credit scene brought tears. Crookedstar didn't deserve the life he had.
Willowbreeze's death is one of the only few ones I cried over. She is my favourite character of the whole series and I found her death by far the saddest. This video almost made me cry, every time I am being remembered of her death and of how much Crookedstar has been through my heart brakes. I loves his story.
The ending is just..so perfect. You really nailed the peaceful and sentimental feel
Duuuuude I'm going to cryyyyyyy!!
This map was amazing and beautiful! Everyone did AMAZING! But I can't get over how emotional this feels!
The end credits scene with all the spirits appearing and THEN.
SILVERSTEAM.
And you can see Greystripe appearing in the background getting closer before she introduces them to Crookedstar-
And the freaking "Hey dad" lip sync I caught on Silverstream.
That was beautifully animated. I can't get over this project, it came together perfectly.
Congrats for finishing this massive project everyone!
Crookedstar is my favorite super edition and everyone did such a wonderful job bringing it to life! I almost teared up at this MAP and I rarely do
Crookedstar's story was always the most impactful to me. He really lost everyone.
That look in his eyes when he knows he's going to lose another... Really hits me
you can tell that Silverstream says "hi dad" during the end scene. crying
Oh my gosh- I never read warrior cats or knew anything about it, but here I am bawling my eyes out. This is a masterpiece and an incredible map I won't forget. The song has so much meant behind it and it is truly emotional. This map also helps you to see that some people can be stuck in more unfortunate situations than you, and it really makes you think deeply if you hear the song and understand Crookedstar's feelings. Thank you for everyone who participated in this map, because it can even have meaning to the people who never even read the books. :sobbing: