Category: Hellos & Goodbyes

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Community Creations, Hellos & Goodbyes

Community Creations: July 2023 & A Farewell

Spotted Dragon
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Hello once again everyone! Spotted Dragon here bringing you the July recap for Community Creations. July’s theme was Throwback, in which any of our previous themes could be used, so be sure to check out all the featured artists!

No clue what’s going on? Go see our intro post.

Top 5 Picks

Balloon Boy’s Rap by Magic Kid

“I’m floating around up up n’ down,
Beware the ground, keeping your crown,
Gotta stay up, gotta rise high
I’m gonna jump, I’m gonna try,
Some gonna mock ‘till six o’clock
But I won’t dock, But I won’t stop.

My balloon it takes me,
Places I wouldn’t see,
Places in harmony
My balloon brings me,
Places over the seas
Places I can feel free

Oh no,
I don’t wanna let go,
Falling down, down so slow,
Hafta ride with the flow
Oh no,
I don’t wanna let go,
Falling down, down so slow,
So let’s give these folks a show!

I can rise higher
Above the raging’ fire
It is my desire
Call me a flier
Up into the sky
Some gonna wonder why
Why I even try
So I say: Good bye
Land on the clouds
No one’s around
No need to frown
I’m above the ground

I reach for the stars,
So even if I fall,
I still got that far,

The balloon they wanna pop see,
Just so they can go and drop me,
And you can shove and mock me,
But you ain’t never gonna stop me,

You can go and drop me
You can laugh and mock me
But you ain’t never gonna stop me.

Mic drop

This submission falls under our previous theme of flight. Moreover, it’s both a visual and written piece! Balloon Boy is perhaps one of the most iconic Poptropican characters out there, and certainly one of my favorites. The combo of lyrics with the cool visual accessories is hilarious to see paired with BB. Very creative! Find the artist in the comments section.

Farewell by XMzhier

This submission falls under our previous theme of space. Matching a fairly recent theme, this composition is a stunning representation of Lunar Colony Island. I love the highly vertical layout and strong sense of movement with all the floating objects. An amazing design! Find the artist’s Twitter here.

Fire & Ice by HeartOfEnder

This submission falls under our previous themes of opposites, fire and ice, and OCs. Props for designing something that fit so many different themes! The bold colors here are super eye-catching and create stunning contrast. The half-and-half composition is classic, while the dynamic poses of the characters really add motion to the design. Great work! Find the artist in the comments section or on the PHC Discord.

The Worldly Games Part II: The Great Escape by Smart Icicle & Bronze Socks

Read Part I Here

IN THE GAMEKEEPERS PRISON, MIDDLE OF NOWHERE
Bronze Socks and Smart Icicle: AHHHHHHHHHHHH! OOF!
Bronze Socks: Where are we?
Smart Icicle: I don’t know.
Smart Icicle notices Bronze Sock’s clothes and her clothes were not the same. They were now wearing prisoner clothes. Bronze Socks was Prisoner #6574 and she was Prisoner #6161.
Smart Icicle: It looks like we are in some sort of prison.
Bronze Socks: Smart Icicle, I’m worried. What do you think the Gamekeeper will do to Piglandia?
Smart Icicle: I don’t know. I hope nothing bad happens.
Bronze Socks notices someone coming towards them.
Gretchen Grimlock: Well, well, well, what do we have here. It’s nice to see you again.
Smart Icicle: Grimlock? What are you doing here? Last time we saw you, you were complaining about how we found the Cryptids first?
Gretchen Grimlock: Well, things change. Now look where I am. Now, I am the head warden of the Gamekeeper’s Prison. Which reminds me…
Bronze Socks notices two guards behind them.
Gretchen Grimlock: You should both be in your cells.
Bronze Socks: Wait!

Meanwhile….
GAMEKEEPER’S PALACE
Gamekeeper: Come on, Dr. Hare. We have work to do.
Dr. Hare (thinking): What have I done!
Gamekeeper: Dr. Hare!
Dr. Hare: Coming!
Later,
Dr. Hare goes back to his quarters, not saying a word at what happened.
Dr. Hare notices the other villains come over.
Captain Crawfish: Aye, where did those two adventurers go?
Dr. Hare looks around to see if any guards are around. He notices that they are on break.
Dr. Hare: They’re gone! The Gamekeeper isn’t what he says he is. He teleported both of them to his prison. I am going to help them get back home, but I can’t get in trouble with the Gamekeeper again. Will you help me?
He notices everyone staring at him in awe. They all sigh and nod their heads.
Captain Crawfish: Sure, we will help, even though we don’t like them, they might be the only way to escape from this place.

GAMEKEEPER’S PRISON, SMART ICICLE’S AND BRONZE SOCK CELL
Smart Icicle: We have to bust out of here. I don’t want to stay here any longer…you okay Bronze Socks?
Bronze Socks: I’m okay, I’m just worried about Piglandia.
Smart Icicle: Everything will be ok. We will get out of here and defeat the Gamekeeper.
Smart Icicle comes up with an idea…

CONTINUE READING HERE

This written submission falls under our previous theme of comics, while the visual component incorporates various themes. The story is quite intriguing and the format of the writing is pretty unique, almost written like the script a play. It leaves the reader on the edge of their seat! Find the authors on DeviantArt.

Is Lost by Meowjings-ARSB

This submission falls under our previous theme of space. Another space submission, this drawing utilizes a super unique setting: the arcade! I don’t see this space featured in art very often, and it’s really cool to see it here. Those funky colors are definitely eye-catching, and I love the humor in the character’s tearful expression. Find the artist’s Tumblr here.

Honorable Mentions

Princess Angel by Silver Sword (theme: royalty)
Rosy Aphrodite by Young Rider (theme: Pretty in Pink)
All Pink by Icy Eye (theme: Pretty in Pink)
Mr Silva by Serious Heart (theme: school)
Poptropica Rainbow by ice cream (theme: Colorful, LGBTQ)
Root Beer by sleepybiker (theme: Wild West)
Baron & Amelia by Magic Kid

It was so interesting this month to see what themes you guys picked! Everything ended up being so unique and creative.

A Farewell

Lastly, as hinted at, this month’s installment of Community Creations was particularly special because I do have an announcement to make…

I am retiring from the PHB, and thus Community Creations is coming to an end.

I’ve been a part of the PHB team since 2014 (almost a whole 9 years ago), had my own site since 2012, and been a part of this wacky Poptropica community for a whole lot longer than that. It’s been a memorable, wild ride along which I have met so many fun people and made so many lasting memories.

Being asked to join the PHB was a dream come true for lil’ old SD. It opened me up to so many cool opportunities and gave me a wonderful platform to share my voice on. I really could not have foreseen any of it. Seeing fanart of my own character was probably the most surreal!

by (Dr.) Ashley Lange, Poptropica Creator (2014)

But alas, as I approach college graduation and Poptropica as a whole seems to get less and less active, I feel that it is my time to finally move on. I’ll still be around here and there, like occasionally on the PHC Discord, so you will certainly still be able to reach me though.

More than anything, I have loved being able to host the Community Creations series. All of your creativity has truly kept the community alive all these years, even through all the change that Poptropica has faced. I hope that creativity can still live on, even after this series ends!

Adventure by Smileyfaceorg
Spotted Dragon by Smileyfaceorg

Thank you to Fishy and all the other PHB authors for being such awesome, hard-working team members, along with the Poptropica Creators for bringing us all together. And thank you to all our viewers for making the work worth it! This was not an easy decision for me to make in the slightest.

So, even though it’s my time to move on… what are you waiting for? You should still go make something awesome this month!

~SD

Ask Poptropica Siri, Hellos & Goodbyes

🧠 Ask Poptropica Siri #1: Favorite islands, Fairytale frenzy, and fashion perfection

🌸Smart Icicle🌸

Ask Poptropica Siri is a Q&A segment here on the PHB where you, dear readers, are invited to send in your Poptropica questions to have them answered with all the wisdom you can expect from a Smart Icicle.

What is your favorite island? ~Pegs

That’s a good question! I have many favorites so it is hard to choose just one. But, I like 24 Carrot Island the best! I have had a laugh when meeting Dr. Hare with the Dr. Hare costume. Still wondering where he is after he flew into outer space. 🐰🌌

My second favorite island would be Skullduggery. I’m a big fan of pirates. Plus, I enjoyed meeting Captain Crawfish and the ships in the island.

Where is Rumplestiltskin? ~AMOGUS SUS

Well, no one knows. He might be planning something right now! I know that there’s going to be more mischief from him, so let’s just sit tight for now. 😈 Although, thanks to the fanfic challenge, there are so many new stories where Rumplestiltskin returns to Fairytale Island. I am wondering if the Creators will be able to change the cliffhanger at the end of the island…

What is the best costume for you? ~Dangerous Dragon

My best costume has to be the one I’m wearing right now (see the Ask Poptropica Siri pic above!). I got the kimono through the ASG and the boba tea from Card Collector. Also I have to point out my favorite costume is Slanted Fish’s kimono, bonsai tree, and genie combo. That’s what inspired me to wear kimonos on Poptropica. I also thought that Incredible Joker’s costume was cool!

Slanted Fish with genie ears
Fashion Plates: What color is your kimono?
Slanted Fish by iHateFridays

How can you send in your questions to Ask Poptropica Siri?

That’s a great question! You can use the following methods:

  • 📧 Send an email to askpoptropicasiri (at) gmail (dot) com. This way, you’ll get to keep your questions a surprise when they get answered on the blog.
  • 💬 Comment on the latest Ask Poptropica Siri post. Your questions will be publicly visible before they appear in a Q&A post, but this allows others to interact with your question if they so choose. If you don’t have an email address, you can enter a fake one in the email field when you post your comment.

Finally, as this is my first official post as a contributor on the PHB, allow me to introduce myself to all you readers!

You may have seen my other guest posts on the PHB, or perhaps my site, Smart Icicle’s Blog! When I first sent my draft for Ask Poptropica Siri and the PHB asked me to be a contributor, I almost fell off my chair. I am very excited for the experiences that lie ahead of me on the PHB. So before I pop off, here’s a little more about me…

I have been playing Poptropica forever. I like to draw, and even though I’m not good at it, it still makes me happy. I also enjoy watching SpongeBob, reading The Hunger Games, and participating in PHB activities and Creators’ Blog contests. You can add me on Poptropica with the username Target1051.

See you in the next one, Poptropicans!

~️📚❄️

Hellos & Goodbyes

A new author has conquered: Maryann

Smart Bubbles

Hello all!

My Poptropican
(Username: mdp686)

My name is Maryann, although if you’d like you can also call me Smart Bubbles, my Poptropican name. I am ecstatic to join this team, and I can’t wait to see where my time on the PHB goes!

As it is par for the course, I might as well give a brief introduction. On pretty much all social media I go by MaryannTheConqueror, including on the PHC Discord where some of you might have seen me. My absolute favorite island is Astro-Knights, and you can probably expect half my posts to be about it (and the other half to include a bunch of vague references and nudges to the Creators to prioritize its Haxe port).

I’ve been a fan of Poptropica for much, much longer than I’ve been active in its fandom. I started playing around the release of Skullduggery in May/June 2010, and kind of phased in and out of my interest in it. That being said, there was something about the game and its stories that captivated me and kept me coming back.

I became obsessed with finding any tiny bit of lore on the world and characters I could, and even began writing (embarrassing) fanfiction that I thankfully never put online. That being said, I still credit Pop as a major inspiration for my love of storytelling, as well as art after I had my chance to show my love in the 2016 #PoptropicaArt contest!

Astro-Knights by Maryann

I joined Discord around the time of the 2020 Tribal Tournament, and participated in Poptropica Month on YouTube as well. I also wrote a few guest posts for the PHB as well. Through this I’ve met many online friends and have started a lot of chaos and cults very dedicated groups.

Besides Poptropica, I also love Stardew Valley, Genshin Impact, and pretty much any artsy 2D RPG that comes my way. I also love reading (“Thunderhead” from the “Scythe” series broke my soul), and watching shows and movies, particularly animated ones! I’m also on Instagram, Tapastic (where I post my comics), YouTube, and of course, the PHC.

I can’t wait to write more, and I hope we have a fun journey together!

Castori honorem ~ Maryann/Smart Bubbles

Hellos & Goodbyes

New author popping in: Purple Paw

Purple Paw

Hi there, everybody! I’m Purple Paw, and it’s true—I’ve just become the PHB’s newest author!! I’m incredibly proud, very surprised, and most of all, excited to have this opportunity.

Art of my Poptropican (username: PurplePawzz)

Beginning my journey as a writer for this blog, I’ll tell you a bit about how I joined this fandom.

I first started playing Poptropica in 2015, finding the game through Funbrain (as many players do). After playing my first island—Mystery Train—I quickly became engrossed in the game. In mid-2016, I ran into technical difficulties that prevented me from playing for several months. But as soon as everything was fixed and back in working order, I jumped right back into playing!

For quite some time, I wasn’t as interested in Pop, as my attention gradually shifted to other fandoms. Throughout 2017, 18, and 19, I would occasionally log in to check out what was happening, but nothing interested me enough to convince me to stay. That is, until 2020 came…

This past summer, I had a thought to check back on Poptropica. And this time, something did convince me to stay: the return of the old islands. I was thrilled to see that they had come back. I bought a membership so that I could enjoy them once more.

Whilst playing through a difficult island (which one, I can’t remember) I found myself stuck. But I wasn’t worried; I knew there were plenty of helpful walkthroughs out there. So I browsed the Internet for the best one I could find. And then I came across the PHB! I liked the PHB enough to revisit it several times. But I didn’t involve myself in the community at first—that is, until the PHB’s Tribal Tournament began in August. Now, this was something I couldn’t resist. I sent in my submissions, and was very surprised when I was crowned MVP!

I joined the PHC Discord community for the end of tournament party, and decided to stick around. I met several online friends there on the Discord server. In the following months, I started writing guest posts for the PHB and participated in a few other contests. By that point, you could say I’d put myself out there in the Poptropica fandom.

But the most shocking surprise came just this week. I had logged onto Discord, and was typing a message, when I noticed a new DM from Slanted Fish. Curious, I opened it, and it took all my willpower not to scream when I saw the invitation to join the PHB team!

I won’t deny that I had considered becoming a PHB author, but the fact that it was really happening was unbelievable! The down-to-earth side of me tried to convince myself the invite was just a dream, but I knew it wasn’t. Ecstatic, I accepted the offer. And that just about brings us to where we are today. I’m super excited to be part of the PHB staff, and can’t wait to see what happens next!

~Purple Paw 💜

Hellos & Goodbyes

A new author dives in: Gentle Dolphin

Gentle Dolphin

gd chibiHello, PHB readers!

My name is Gentle Dolphin, and I’m the newest staff writer on the Poptropica Help Blog. I’m grateful for this position, and I can’t wait to be a part of this journey!

Just in case anyone doesn’t know who I am, here’s a brief rundown. My real name is Jordyn, but I go by Gentle Dolphin in the Poptropica community. Well, technically, I go by three different names online: Jordyn, Gentle Dolphin, and @phs_animations. (I really should not have made my online names hard to keep track of…)

I’ve been a big fan of Poptropica for a long time (about six years at this point), but I started getting involved in the community less than two years ago. Since then, I have been making Poptropica fan art and even started my own fan blog: Gentle Dolphin’s Pop Blog.

Outside of the Poptropica community, I do plenty of stuff on and offline. I like to write stories and draw pictures; one of my goals in life is to become a comic artist and an animator. I enjoy baking, singing, dancing, playing computer games, and spending time with family. I also love animals; I especially love cats.

If you want to see more of my work or talk, feel free to check out my social media. I’m on DeviantArt, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. If you want to friend me on Poptropica, just add me with the username magicalyre. Go and check out my blog as well (linked above) for more pop-tastic content!

It’s hard to believe that I’m actually going to be writing for this site, but I strive to make each of my posts informative and creative. Stay tuned to the Poptropica Help Blog for Pop news and more from all of us here on the PHB team!

Thank you for reading, and have a good day!

—Gentle Dolphin