Tag: halloween

Fanfiction, Guest Posts

Fanfic: Murder at Myron’s 🦉 Part 4/4

LJ

Hey Poptropicans, this is a guest post by Magic Kid. Enjoy!

Alright Poptropicans! Magic Kid is back again with the final part of the fanfiction, Murder at Myron’s. (Read parts 1, 2, & 3 first! 🙂) 

The villains are pointing fingers, investigating, and analyzing everything and everyone in order to figure out who murdered Myron Van Buren. It’s extremely difficult, however, to figure out. All the shifty suspects are 100% capable and dangerous, but all claim innocence. 

They had just discovered a secret tunnel and some more interesting variables when another well-known— yet uninvited— villain turned up. More contention will break out as they blame the newly arrived Dr. Hare for the murder. But what happens to him, to our Narrator Merlin, and to every villain at that dinner-gone-wrong?

You’ll have to read this shocking conclusion to the series in order to find out for yourself what happens in the end…

Murder at Myron’s

Part 4/4

All the Villains except Dr. Hare were shock-quiet as Dr. Hare, pink bunny suit and all, stepped inside in the warm house and shivered in the sudden temperature change. And then more chaos, more arguing, and just more contention in general broke out for probably the millionth time that evening.

Captain Crawfish pinned Dr. Hare against the Lincoln Log style walls of the cabin and shouted at him. “WHY DID YOU KILL MYRON? AND TO HAVE THE NERVE TO COME BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE CRIME LIKE AND INNOCENT LITTLE SHRIMP? HOW DARE YOU, RABBIT!”

Everyone else was ganging up on Dr. Hare and joining in on the shouting now.
“I see how it is! You got mad you weren’t invited and decided to get a little bit of revenge, right? Daphne poked at him.

“N—no! I got an—”

I was accidentally pushed roughly against the wall by the villains gathering and this kind of behavior continued.

“Who are you working with?” demanded Mademoiselle Moreau, who had been the one to discover that breakthrough of the window having to have been unlocked from the inside.

“Why would you DO this?” asked Ringmaster Raven angrily.

“M—Myron’s d—dead?” Dr. Hare asked, barely managing to talk because of Crawfish’s grip on his throat.

“AYE, YOU MUCK OF SLIME—”

“What should we do with him?” Director D asked in cold rage.

Gretchen replied in equal anger “I don’t know! I think we should just let Crawfish have him at the moment!”

“No! Wait— I didn’t—”

“Why else would you come here uninvited?!” Mordred shouted.

Continue reading “Fanfic: Murder at Myron’s 🦉 Part 4/4” →
Guest Posts

Halloween Fun 101 🎃

LJ

Hey Poptropicans, this is a guest post by Invisible Ring. Enjoy!

It’s that spooktacular time of year again! Thrilling parties, chilling movies, tricks and treats all around! Yes, Halloween is upon us like the brisk autumn air that just blew in out of nowhere. Speaking of which, you best put on a hat! It’s only going to get colder from here…

Once you’ve grabbed your hat and picked out some pumpkins, go find a costume, and hurry! Time is running out and you can’t trick-or-treat without a costume! I mean, maybe you can, but what fun would that be?

If you’re having trouble deciding what costume to choose from, try rooting through your closet. If you have no costumes in your closet, you can either get creative with a clever combination of clothes and accessories from your inventory or swing by the nearest costume shop and pick something out!

Most importantly, grab a bag or a Halloween basket to put your candy in. Grocery bags and pillow sacks work great, but if you don’t have those go get a happy meal at McDonald’s! They always have Happy Meal “Boo Buckets” this time of year!

But I know what you’re thinking: “Aren’t we a little old for this trick-or-treating business?” My answer is no! Why? I know people who still go trick-or-treating even in their 50s! Plus, there are whole families who trick-or treat in group costumes like the Flintstones or the Incredibles.

Besides, we all have masks on so nobody is going to really know how old you are. Just play nice and blend in with the crowd. You’ll be just fine.

But if your neighborhood has grouchy neighbors who tell you that you’re too old for trick-or-treating, then I suggest you try trick-or-treating at the mall. There are also fall carnivals, trunk-or-treats, and harvest festivals everywhere on Halloween night, so try finding events like those as well!

P.S.  Feel free to attend as many Halloween parties and events as I do, because it isn’t just bonus candy; it’s bonus costumes and Halloween fun too!

I hope that you found this post spooktacular and that these Halloween tricks treat you well this season. Thank you for reading and I wish you all a very Happy Halloween! 🎃

Hope you enjoyed this guest post by Invisible Ring.

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Community Creations

Community Creations: October 2022

Spotted Dragon
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Hello once again everyone! Spotted Dragon here bringing you the October recap for Community Creations. October’s theme was Feeling Blue, so be sure to check out all the featured artists!

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

Top 5 Picks

Baron’s Crusade Quest by Silver Penguin

With all the drama surrounding the Baron lately, I’m glad she showed up in this month’s assortment of creations. The night scene creates a nostalgic atmosphere, and that pop of red and orange light wonderfully contrasts the desaturated blues of the larger composition. Love the rendering of the characters and the stylization in mark-making! Find the artist in the comments.

Looking For That One Item… by Dan N.

Another spooky night scene, I also love the stylization in this creation. The little ghost follower and passing black cat feel perfect for the month of Halloween too. It does a great job of capturing that feeling of searching for an item in Poptropica, particularly as a lone kid in unfamiliar territory. Plus, the dramatic camera angle makes for a super enticing composition and great sense of depth! Find his Instagram here.

Medicine Man by mcz

Talking about dramatic camera angles, this one certainly fits that mark! The blue night sky and glowing green pot go well with the color scheme of the Medicine Man character. Wonderful lighting that really creates a story! Definitely makes me what to revisit Shark Tooth Island. Find their Instagram here.

Human Merlin by Bunnies-N-Bowties

Stepping away from landscape scenes for a moment, here we have a super charming character design. Ever wonder what Merlin would look like in human form? Er- humanoid AI form to be specific. Well, look no further! The hair and clothing both convey strong personality, and I love the inclusion of owl wings to harken back to his other form. Binary Bard has to be a proud papa. Find her Tumblr here and Instagram here.

What Would Have Been by Dizzy Feather

Who knew a blue theme would lead to so many night sky features? In hindsight, I shouldn’t be surprised… Anyway, this simple landscape holds a lot of power by focusing on the silhouettes of its characters. The subtle glow around them and the moon definitely creates a ghostly atmosphere, perfect for the Ghost Story Island setting. And bittersweet blue emotion is evoked too! Find the artist in the comments and on the PHC Discord.

Honorable Mentions

Mermay OC by AJBox
Kronos the Kind by Sleepy Biker
Heartbroken by Young Rider

I’m feeling quite blue to see this spooky month come to an end, but had a great time seeing all your amazing blue creations. Keep up that creativity!

November: How Do I Participate?

Community Creations is a cool series for anyone in the Poptropica community to join in on. To sum up what it’s about, it’s basically a chance to show off your artwork, creepy fan-fics, Pop clubhouses, costumes, and anything else that pops into your mind.

If we really like the piece you submit, we will feature it here on the PHB! As long as it relates to that month’s theme. So what is November’s theme? November’s theme is…

👑 ROYALTY! 👑

With the recent reveal of the Red Queen and the drama surrounding the Baron and Rumpelstiltskin, royalty has certainly been making the rounds lately. Leaning into all that drama this coming month, let’s see what your royal creations will bring!

Maybe create your own King or Queen costumes in-game, or draw pictures of the Astro-Knights royal family? Maybe write stories theorizing the Baron’s royal past, or design your own throne room in your clubhouse. The possibilities are up to you!

  • Submit: Comment below with a link to whatever you’ve created, email it to the PHB team on our Contact page, OR share it with me (SydVC aka Spotted Dragon) on DeviantArt, Twitter, Tumblr, or Discord.
  • Results: Next month, I will feature 5 submissions that stood out to me the most as well as some honorable mentions.
  • Limitations: Just make sure you relate to both the theme and Poptropica (and nothing NSFW or otherwise inappropriate).
  • Due Date: I will take any entries before the end of this month. Submit as many things as you’d like!

I will be sure to let you know I have seen your creation. While quality counts, I’m mainly looking for something to simply catch my eye, so don’t be afraid to join in!

So what are you waiting for? Go make something awesome!

~SD

Creators' Blog Guest Posts, Fan Art Features, Member Gifts, Social Media

Anti-Zombie Halloween Hints 🧟🎃

Slanted Fish

Halfway through spooky month and there’s more on the horizon!

The latest member gifts have arrived, and they’re looking awfully combative. Members, check your inventories for your grungy gifts: Anti Zombie Bike, Anti Zombie Bat, and Anti Zombie Gear!

After Zomberry Hero two years ago and Humans vs Zombies on Roblox earlier this year, what’s next? Is another zombie apocalypse on its way?

A recent tweet from Poptropica offers a hint at a “Halloween surprise” coming up, but no further details have been announced yet.

However, with the recent reveal of the infamous Red Queen, it seems possible that a new storyline may soon open up about the mystery surrounding the latest airship arrival. We’ll have to see!

In the meantime, guest writer Dizzy Feather is back on the Pop Creators’ Blog with part 3 of her fanfic, Poptropican Heroes. Don’t miss parts one and two as well, and catch the Pink Knight prequel on the PHB!

Red Queen airship takeover
Shiny Flyer – the chosen fan to be in “Poptropican Heroes”

Next up, enjoy the latest fan art features from Poptropica’s Instagram stories! We’ve got OCs and recreations of iconic characters as well. Enjoy!

Aspen (Pop OC) by @sinnabunbun
Slugtober by @sinnabunbun
Baron sketch by @enginerd108
Pop OC by @meganf123456
Genderbent Daphne Dreadnaught, Black Widow, and Gretchen Grimlock by @mysticsunni
Married to Poseidon by @toxicooz
Rumpel and Pop villain OC by @hatsunememekuoisaneet

While we’re admiring art, have you thought about making some? Though we’re halfway through October already, you can jump into our Poptober challenge anytime, picking whichever drawing prompts strike your fancy. Here are a few pieces from the Poppie-winning XMzhier:

And finally, the PHB’s Halloween Costume Contest is in full swing! Still two and a half weeks left to give us your take on how “The Devil Wears Poptropica.” Come show us what you’ve got and maybe even win a membership in the process! Find all the details here. 😈💎

~🐠

Baron's Airship, Fairy Tale Island

A Remarkably Red Rumpel-ween 🎃😈✨

Gentle Dolphin

Greetings, adventurers! Yes, as teased in our previous post, the Baron’s airship just docked on Home Island — unusual timing.

Previously, players were concerned about the Baron’s well-being after she twitched with excitement for a Rumpelstiltskin-inspired collection then suddenly disappeared. Now, the Baron now bears a striking resemblance to Rumpel himself! I guess he couldn’t keep up the charade much longer. Baronstiltskin invites us little adventurers to climb aboard her his airship. Let’s see what awaits us this spooky season!

Baron? You look a little green.

While the ship has kept its shape, the surrounding sky is purple and sparkly, like the appearance of Rumpel’s magic. Baronstiltskin is unashamed of their new identity, and Ack has followed suit!

The Cabin of Curiosities is full of surprises this month. Let’s ease ourselves in by checking out the two free winning costumes: Candy Girl by Fast Leopard and Jester by Blue Bones! 🍭🤡

Moving to the right, we see Amelia dangling from the ceiling while Baronstiltskin is eating grapes served by Rumpel-fied Ack. The three are surrounded by a pumpkin couch, candy bags, a jack-o’-lantern lamp, a black cat clock, and a cemetery painting. Despite being an aviator-apprehending antagonist, Rumpel offers all of these Halloween furnishings for the low price of 10 credits each.

Rumpelstiltskin reveals that he possessed the Baron and gave Ack an illusionary makeover. As for why he’s doing this, he alludes to how he became trapped on Fairytale Island then says that he is inviting the Baron’s mother over for tea.

Rumpelstiltskin confirms that the Red Baron has ties to Fairytale Island’s royal family, as shown in new dialogue options presented after completing the Baron’s Crusade quest (Thanks to Dizzy Feather for the screenshots!). Accounts from Rumpel and Fairytale’s prince paint the Baron’s mother, the Red Queen, as a destructive woman obsessed with cats and conquering. Why did the queen trap Rumpelstiltskin in the first place, and how can we fix this mess?

It makes you wonder if all of this was in Fairytale’s original pitch for the Create Your Dream Island contest. The Creators mentioned that the pitch had a full storyline and intrigue, two things that felt missing when Fairytale Island first released. Since then, the sheer amount of quests, clues, and cameos relating to Fairytale Island, Rumpelstiltskin, Amelia, and the Baron seem like they’re leading up to something big.

Will we finally get some answers for last Thanksgiving’s teaser?

I predict that we’ll see a new quest that will tie all of these storylines together. It’s hard to believe that it took almost two years to wrap up Fairytale Island’s story, which is bizarre to say the least. What do you make of all of this? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Thank you for reading, and have a good day!

—Gentle Dolphin 🐬