Okay, guys. About fifteen "I'm leaving Scratch forever" s later, I have still not actually done that. At this point, I have resigned to my fate of always lurking on this website and posting art or ideas if I feel like it. Cool! I don't typically engage in internet fads (call me old-school, tell me to get off my high horse—whatever you'd prefer!), but this one just tickled my brain and grabbed ahold of me. Something about synthwave is just so delightful to my lil primate brain, and I had to grab hold of it while I had it. So, here you go! A MAP. It feels like I haven't hosted one—and I mean really, purposefully hosted one—for a long while, so I'm looking forward to getting back into it! ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ Rules and Guidelines - Your part must follow the palette with good faith. I'm okay with you tweaking the colors here and there, but if neon green pops up in your part, there could be a slight issue. :) All characters should have their colors adjusted to match the palette, but remember that you are certainly allowed to mess with the saturation and/or darkness of the colors provided as necessary. - OCs and fandom characters allowed; no limits - Your background can be anything if it follows the palette and the color categories included. I would also appreciate it if you followed the general theme of this kind of synthwave! An example is provided. - Your application needs to include a phrase that tells me your favorite word—this is the code to make sure you've read everything :) - Your part must have the sun motif in it! Sorry, guys, I don't make the rules—that's present in every image I can find. - Experience is required to join this MAP, both with art and participating in MAPs. Don't let this discourage you from applying, though!! - You will have one month to complete your part, but I'm very willing to give you an extension if you need it! If I don't hear anything from you, however, you will likely be removed, so keep in touch if things come up! - A codeword is required to apply, and it is contained within the above rules. TNE Guidelines: - Your TNE must follow the above rules about palette and background design. - You aren't required to ask to make a thumbnail entry! - You may use any character(s) in your entry. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ Application Form (because this makes things so much easier, actually): Username / Part / 3 links to art or animation / Character(s) you will be using / Confirmation code Backups will open once all parts are filled. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ Note: Most parts are around 10 seconds long, but several are shorter if you'd prefer to include more animation. Parts: Intro 1 Intro 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8: (12/12) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16: (12/10) 17 18 19 Outro Backups: (yet to open) TNEs: ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ Current thumbnail art: MAP hosted by: Music: A Tear in Space (Airlock) by Glass Animals