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Hey Poptropicans, this is a guest post by Magic Kid. Enjoy!
Hi there! Iโm back with the zombies, the drama, and the adventure! Are they too late to save Toothpick? Weโll have to find outโฆ
(I apologize in advance for the events that take place in this episode. Also, Merry Christmas!) (Catch the last episode here, or first episode here.)
Traffic Jam: Looks like we took a wrong turn.
ZOMBIES, ZOMBIES, ALWAYS ZOMBIES!
A Zomberry Series
Episode Fourteen: So About What Happened to Toothpickโฆ
Letโs rewind a few days previously to Party Time Tower, right after unsuccessfully trying to change the past. The flying pirate ship is soaring away, engine sputtering dangerously. Toothpick was left alone. Alone, in the middle of a vast hoard of zombies.
He instantly felt as though something had dunked him in ice cold water. Oh, the fear!
Toothpick didnโt know if this made the situation better or worse, but a black helicopter was on his way towards him.ย
The zombies had fallen back a bit when the pirate ship had lowered down, but they were now regaining the height at a very quick pace.ย
The helicopter was now right above Toothpick. A rope ladder unrolled right by him.ย
Pilot
GET IN!
Either Toothpick is captured by zombies, or he gets on that helicopter.ย
Hey Poptropicans, this is a guest post by HeartOfEnder. Enjoy!
Welcome to a new fanfiction written by HeartOfEnder! This one is different from my previous fanfic on the PHB, The Witchโs Heart, because it takes place in a different timeline. But first, allow me to explain the inspiration behind this new fanfiction.
Last year, I wrote two Popspiracy posts regarding the Baron and their backstory, with the second part being more focused on the Red Queen and all the lore shared alongside her reveal. My original plan was to wait until the official conclusion of her story and make a follow-up post where I go over my theory and see if any of them were true, but as of writing this, the Baron’s ship hasnโt shown up since last year.
With the Pop Creators still being quiet on the current state of Poptropica, and suspicions that the game might end, I decided to do what I do best. If the Creators arenโt going to conclude the Red Queen story, then Iโm going to use my powers of writing to create a fanfiction of how I think the story will end.
This is exactly what Seven Systems is about. Itโs a continuation of Poptropica’s story told through the Baronโs airship visits and based on my theory about their backstory and the Red Queenโs motives.
The protagonist of Seven Systems is Tempest, who takes the role of the player in the story. She is based on myself and my main non-Poptropica OC, but more on her story and her past will be addressed in the futureโฆ
“Tempest” by HeartOfEnder
THE SEVEN SYSTEMS Part One: The Airship A Poptropica Fanfiction by HeartOfEnder/Solemn-Siren
Home Island was covered in snow, with Grapple-Pap decorations being put outside shops, homes, and in the streets. By now it was so cold that everyone walking outside was wearing heavy winter coats, beanies, and gloves. The island was covered in green, red, and most importantly, white.
On top of a gray house with a blue roof just across Adventure Outfitters, there was someone lying down on the roof, the snow falling and piling up on her body. The cold winter didnโt seem to bother her as she stared out at the horizon, as if she was waiting for something.
Two Poptropicans walked past the gray house, noticing the mysterious Poptropican on top. They muttered something before shrugging and continuing on.
The Poptropican atop the gray house remained motionless, still staring out at the horizon. The snow was beginning to form a giant white blanket on her, but she didnโt seem to care.
This is a guest post from Magic Kid sharing their My Place in Poptropica story, which is all about oneโs Poptropica journey.ย Enjoy!
Hello there! Itโs Magic Kid here. In light of recent events with membership going down, Iโm going to be sharing a “My Place in Poptropica” story. (Donโt worry, Iโm still working on my fanfic. ๐)
Getting Introduced to the Game
I was introduced to Poptropica in third grade by one of my friends who absolutely LOVED it. I started playing and quickly I realized why he loved it so much. Soon my other friend joined in, and then not long after, Poptropica became a big hit in our classroom!ย
No one (well, maybe besides my friend who completed every island) was as obsessed with Poptropica as I was. I spent an excessive amount of time playing poptropica nonstop played it on a regular basis and definitely got the right amount of sleep every night.
Tuck In: Time for a long night’s sleep.
The first island I completed (well, besides the Monkey Wrench tutorial) was 24 Carrot. Itโs the island Iโve probably played the most times, and it always will have a special place in my heart. (Thatโs why I lay off Dr. Hare a bit when he’s being roasted for being overrated.)
An island I had a lot of fun doing in particular was Mythology, probably because I knew all the stories. I was an expert at that island, and I remember the other kids in my classroom always came to me when they were stuck on that island.
Around that time, I noticed and strongly disliked when games force-fed me knowledge and facts, but with Poptropica, I didnโt care. In fact, Poptropica actually encouraged me to try to learn more! After playing Virus Hunter, I wanted to know how viruses worked, after Time Tangled, I wanted to learn more about history, and so on. I had so much fun playing Poptropica. It was my favorite thing to do!
It seemed nothing could go wrong.
Good to Know: Poptropica is your one-stop shop for biology facts.
Things Go Wrong
Of course, things go downhill. I moved away from all my friends, and I didnโt play Poptropica as often anymore. During that time of chaos, Flash โ Poptropica’s main engine for over a decade โ met its end.
Play on Loop: Let’s try to keep things on track.
Monster Carnival, my favorite island, was gone, along with so many islands I loved so very much. So I played even less. My homework was no longer covered in Poptropica doodles. I only logged in once a month (if I remembered to), and that continued for many years.
Costume Contests
One day (after a few months without logging on), I opened Poptropica to see that there was a new island! I was really excited and I played it a few times soon after. Not only was there a new island, but the Baron’s ship was parked at Home Island. I went up that ladder to find out that I could design a costume and get it in the game!ย The spark was lit again.
I started drawing so many different types of Poptropicans, it was crazy. I did almost nothing else. To the dismay of my parents (who ban video games, and dislike computer games ๐คฃ), I was obsessed once again!
Evil, Inc.: Three takes on one villain.
I kept submitting costume designs month after month, but nothing I made seemed to catch the Poptropica Creators’ eyes. Still, I understood because there must have been a TON of submissions to go through each month, and I was still learning to draw in Poptropica style.
Then the 12 Days of Member Gifts design contest came. I submitted my limit of ideas and waited.
Day seven (my favorite number) came, and I opened the Creators’ Blog to find that my costume, “Just Chillin'” made it in! If you look at the comments on that post, you can see that I was beyond delighted to have had that happen. It was absolute glee of the purest sort! May have been an overreaction, but what the heck, who cares?
“Just Chillin'” by Magic Kid
Discovering the PHB and the Fandom
I found the PHB through an interview on the Creators’ Blog. I started checking in once in a while, read some posts, and then started commenting, too! I saw a Community Creations post and I began entering. Since the Creators’ Blog hadnโt posted anything for a while, I retreated into the PHB. I started remembering screen names and making friends. Plus, I was becoming a better artist by the day!
I started a fanfiction: Zombies, Zombies, ALWAYS ZOMBIES! I have a lot of fun writing it (when I donโt have writer’s block). And I joined the PHC on Discord, where I have a lot of fun chatting about random theories and stuff. I love it there so much!
“The PHB team” by Magic Kid
I was really excited that there was a fandom! Normally with the stuff Iโm into, the fandoms are either massive or non-existent. Finding the Poptropica fandom was a Goldilocks moment for me.ย
This may sound odd, but Poptropicaโs been a good rock for meย โ a good place I could go back to after a stressful day of work, a hard time with school, and so on.ย Iโm really grateful for this fandom and for the game. I wish the best for its future.
I hope you enjoyed hearing my “My Place In Poptropica” story. You can friend me with the username: BravestChicken. Iโm also on DeviantArt and YouTube. If you’re interested, I can try to draw some Popsonas!
Thank you so much for reading, Magic Kid
Over and Out!
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Hey Poptropicans, this is aย guest postย by Serious Heart.ย Enjoy!
Hi! Serious Heart here. It’s been a while, but let’s get back into The Chronicles of Friendly Thunder! Catch up on the last chapter here.
NARRATOR: It’s been a while since we last saw Friendly Thunder, hasn’t it? Anyway, last time we saw him, he was sailing away from 24 Carrot on a blimp, heading off into an adventure. While most residents of Poptropica are still having lunch, the crew are trying to decide which island to go to next…
FRIENDLY THUNDER: We should totally go to Astro-Knights!
ICY SNAKE: No, we should go to Counterfeit!
PURPLE CLAW (speaking up for the first time): Maybe we should go to Timmy Failure! It’s got a fun name, and it can’t be all that bad!
NARRATOR: They head to Timmy Failure Island. It takes a while, considering the huge gap between 24 Carrot and Timmy Failure, but they get there.
FRIENDLY THUNDER: Wait, why are we all covered in… smelly trash?
ICY SNAKE: Beats me. Hey, look there’s a girl, and Timmy, and… a polar bear eating garbage? What the heck?
TIMMY FAILURE (pointing at the girl): At last, I have proof of your misdeeds, you nefarious huckster!
CORRINA CORRINA: What are you talking about? I was trying to help you!
TIMMY FAILURE: Save it for the magistrate. You’ll be in shackles for the rest of your natural life!
CORRINA CORRINA: I don’t have time for this. Good luck washing off the garbage stink.
NARRATOR: Corrina Corrina runs off to wash off the stink.
TIMMY FAILURE (turns to look at the trio): Joke’s on her. Garbage stink is the ideal olfactory camouflage.
That’s it! I really wanted to end this particular chapter on a comedic note. And it’s been a while since I’ve said it, but…
Hope you enjoyed this guest post by Serious Heart. If you did, you might also enjoy other fanfictions weโve shared.
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Hey Poptropicans, this is a guest post by Magic Kid. Enjoy!
Hello! Iโm alive! I hope you guys have had a good month. I’ve been slacking and doing absolutely nothing productive working tirelessly on this episode! (Catch the last episode here, or first episode here.)
I dunno if any of you guys are superstitious, but with this episode being the 13th, I canโt help but wonder what misfortune will befall Jazzy Hawk, Icy Stone, and Birdy on Monkey Wrench Island as they plan a way to save Witty Toothpick on a mysterious island far out to sea. With Poptropica in such an apocalyptic state, what could go wrong?
Hut and Stuff: Quit your jibber jabber.
ZOMBIES, ZOMBIES, ALWAYS ZOMBIES!
A Zomberry Series
Episode Thirteen: Monkeying Around
Hawk, Stone, and Birdy were standing on a jungle island. The pirate ship that had saved them was flying away, leaving the three to an uncertain fate.
It was extremely late in the evening, so late in fact that the sky was lightening up as morning was coming upon them. They were exhausted after an exciting day, and a long night, who wouldnโt be?
But they couldnโt stop. It was like an invisible clock was ticking, and they had to save Toothpick before the time was up.
From the place where they had been dropped off, they already saw a bunch of rope, rusty gears, and other tools.What they had to do was to find the guy on the island, and see if he could help.
Hawk
Come on! Crusoe should just be over here!
Birdy
Okay.
Stone
Crusoe, isn’t that the guy who was marooned on this island and has monkey friends? Sounds like great help!
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