Amen - Complete Crookedstar Multi Animator Project

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CW: Grief, Suicidality
After four years, its time to publish this project. It’s been great to work with so many people on this project, those who stayed through the whole time, those who joined and had to drop and those who came in to help get us across the finish line. Some of these parts were created back in 2018, I’m so glad we finally get to present them. I am proud of what we were able to create, and it wouldn’t have been possible without every contribution.
Amen was conceptualized as a character study for Crookedstar, in particular his relationship with his faith, and with grief. The script and final presentation of this project, while compatible with canon material, is not perfectly accurate to canon. Instead the challenge I proposed with this song was to depict an emotionally compelling retelling of his story, with the purpose of capturing the complexity of his grief and the tragedy of loss.
Part 1: Sagutoyas / sagutoyas
Part 2: BosleyBoz / @bosleyboz
Part 3: Sugar Thief / @sugarthief5525
Part 4: Ashtrall / ashtrall
& Shelly Key / @-shelly-
Part5a: Froskura / @froskura5190
Part 5b: Amelia Bothe / @ameliab7626
Part 6: Tybaxel / tybaxel
Part 7: MidnightThunder / midnightthunder
Part 8: Zachybutt / @zachybutt
Part 9: Zephyrims / @zephyrims
Part 10: Mayartimations / @mayartimations
& Churimp / @churimp6187
Part 11: IndigoSplash / @indigo_splash
Part 12: Ursiday / ursiday
Part 13: Koerenn / koerenn
Part 14: SEGAmastergirl / segamastergirl
Part 15: AlexHarrier / alexharrier
Part 16: Selket / selket
& Jaystarz / xjaystarzx
Part 17: NightsAlone / nightsalone
Part 18: Koheina / @merryald
& alex
Part 19: CranberryTheCat / @cranberrythecat4555
Part 20: ThePheonixPearl / @thephoenixpearl
Part 21: Kimi Cook / kpcroxful
Gee kindly painted a beautiful thumbnail for the project, you can see it on her twitter here: / 1538311410739986439
Spoilers for Crookedstar’s Promise following:
For those not familiar Crookedstar, or Crookedjaw, was born Stormkit, and in an accident breaks his jaw resulting in a lifelong disability, for which his mother cruelly renames him Crookedkit as a punishment. He is visited by a cat in his dreams named Mapleshade who promises him that he can become leader, if he will sacrifice everything else. He endures a great deal of loss, his father, mother, leader, wife and two daughters at birth, and eventually his brother and his third daughter in her childbirth, all seemingly in events beyond his control and at times seemingly because of his actions. Eventually he learns the cat who promised him leadership was not from Starclan at all, but a vengeful spirit who tried to break his heart with a lie to separate himself emotionally from those close to him, as punishment for something his ancestors did generations ago. He breaks ties with Mapleshade and has to learn to become close with those he has left and to reconcile with the grief he has for those he has lost.
This project follows his experiences starting with his appointment as deputy, and with the death of his father. He begins to experience a spiritual search within himself, whether the stories he was taught as a child are true, whether he is making the right choices in life, whether the ambitions he has are worth the bargain he has made. When his mate Willowbreeze falls ill after the birth of their kits his faith reaches a crisis point, and in desperate emotion he runs from camp to demand from the stars if his suffering is enough. Grief takes over his life for a time, until he recognizes his surviving daughter needs her father.
Amen was written by Joe Keogh, (vocalist of UK indie rock band, Amber Run) to commemorate his grandfather’s passing. “I wrote this song as the eulogy I wish I’d read for him about how I really felt.”
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

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@teaz3139 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ItsB.R. Жыл бұрын

That I did not know…

@akarionxi Жыл бұрын

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

@teaz3139 Жыл бұрын

@@akarionxi "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.

@teaz3139 Жыл бұрын

@@akarionxi 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.

@Bee8467 Жыл бұрын

WHY IS THIS NOT IN THE ENGLISH VERSION?!?

@ROTPARTY Жыл бұрын

The ending where Silverstreams spirit appeared and brought a grieving Greystripe with his kits broke me. I feel so bad for all of them.

@crowborn666 Жыл бұрын

Wait was Crookedstar still alive when Graystripe went to Riverclan? I thought Leopardstar was leader by then.

@AlexHarrier Жыл бұрын

@@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

@crowborn666 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@alyssabullock6421 Жыл бұрын

@@crowborn666 yeah Greystripe joined Riverclan when Crookstar was still alive. He died a short time later

@kirani111 Жыл бұрын

@@crowborn666 Leopardfur would’ve never let himjoin RiverClan if she were leader :’(

@teaz3139 Жыл бұрын

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.

@shrubbery3425 Жыл бұрын

And how silverstream and greystripe’s son was named Stormtail?

@xionxvv Жыл бұрын

@@shrubbery3425 You nean Stormfur?Because Stormtail is Bluestar's and Snowfur's father

@shrubbery3425 Жыл бұрын

@@xionxvv oop yes my bad it’s been a while

@xionxvv Жыл бұрын

@@shrubbery3425 It's okay :]

@wyn1912 Жыл бұрын

@@shrubbery3425 well actually Stormfur was named after Stonefur if Im not mistaken

@ameliab7626 Жыл бұрын

So so so beautiful and that ending sequence is just flooring

@TAE.potato Жыл бұрын

you all did so GOODDD ❤✨

@birdie3206 Жыл бұрын

a u gh I agree with you 100% , dude. This MAP turned out so good, it's a masterpiece, and everyone did so well.

@TAE.potato Жыл бұрын

@@birdie3206 Y E S

@helios6521 Жыл бұрын

3:55 The way you can see graystripe hopping across the rocks before his big appearance! It's timed so well!!

@Komori4277 Жыл бұрын

OML I NEVER NOTICED THAT

@stormofdogz Жыл бұрын

omg and he does the wiggle thing that cats do before they pounce/jump i love that detail

@v1v1d1ty Жыл бұрын

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

@-Arthur_Morgan_ Жыл бұрын

wait what?! let me see...

@felilunaart5055 Жыл бұрын

@@v1v1d1ty I think she looked like this because Crookedstar snipped the black kitten away and she was worried if it is okay.

@ozzit4194 Жыл бұрын

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.

@space.kittti Жыл бұрын

I have never, ever thought of it that way and it is incredibly heart wrenching, wow. I love that.

@testerwulf3357 Жыл бұрын

Survivors guilt is such a hard thing to live with..many forget about it being a thing

@Akira.-_ 8 ай бұрын

I am now a cat nerd. Thank you for the new name. Yes I just finished Crookedstar's promise.

@panthera9151 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kittyfromsaturn Жыл бұрын

I love how in the credits scene it looks like Silverstream says “hey dad”

@AuhoOfficial Жыл бұрын

I feel like that she is saying hey dad... its so sad

@xRaiofSunshine Жыл бұрын

I thought I even heard a little mrrow 😭

@monstera246 Жыл бұрын

If you turn up your volume and listen closely, I think she actually IS saying that.

@Sparkle2123 Жыл бұрын

It sounded like she said "Papa" to me

@Koerenn Жыл бұрын

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;

@ItsB.R. Жыл бұрын

Good work!

@Hacker-fh1ft Жыл бұрын

ALLAH BLESS ❤️

@mobolite Жыл бұрын

Not the potatoes :0

@Sunflowercheetah Жыл бұрын

Hi!!!!

@Warrior_of_Symbolica Жыл бұрын

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*

@catsonbrooms Жыл бұрын

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

@isabellp.5730 Жыл бұрын

me too. i just straight up bawled knowing what was going to happen to her. ugh this project was so good

@jessicaisautistic8487 Жыл бұрын

The fact that you can see Silverstream saying "Daddy?" when she calls to him in the credits is heart wrenching

@professionalocchiolist4104 Жыл бұрын

You are so great for not including rainflower in that ending scene. She didn't deserve to be there

@brittanybarker95 2 ай бұрын

Isn't she the third cat after Oakheart? Pretty sure she is there.

@professionalocchiolist4104 2 ай бұрын

Nope! It's his father, oakheart, the leader before him, and then his mate

@twink_ing Жыл бұрын

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.

@missoli Жыл бұрын

2:42 gave me chills. His frustration and grief just pours out of him

@Hawkkz Жыл бұрын

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.

@twistedvoodooful Жыл бұрын

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.

@monstera246 Жыл бұрын

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.

@cringeworthy4755 Жыл бұрын

When Willowbreeze was dragged away from Crookedstar, dude my heart shattered. After 4 long years, well done everyone!

@kittyribbons8448 Жыл бұрын

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. ❤️

@fatimaanimales Жыл бұрын

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

@CatMage1014 Жыл бұрын

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!

@ekyua7849 Жыл бұрын

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

@Boobear_223 Жыл бұрын

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!

@sketchysoupy9148 Жыл бұрын

2:40 this part was so perfect. I love those facial expressions and the obvious build up of anger was portrayed perfectly

@alyssabullock6421 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@Dark-yard Жыл бұрын

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

@BlueMaroonAnimations Жыл бұрын

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

@felisadidas4932 Жыл бұрын

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

@jowilson6152 Жыл бұрын

I freaking BAWLED reading Crookedstar’s Promise. His whole story is just so heartbreaking. The guy can’t catch a break

@laughableInflection Жыл бұрын

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.

@AlectheTrashRabbit Жыл бұрын

(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.

@cranberrythecat4555 Жыл бұрын

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! 🥳🥳🥳

@Silver_Snaz Жыл бұрын

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 :]

@Livy_iLuvKittens 5 ай бұрын

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.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@devanthomas3402 Жыл бұрын

its so sad that his mother didn't love him even enough to come to his naming ceremony

@sorrisseed8334 Жыл бұрын

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!

@whisepr 2 ай бұрын

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.

@kayaangler3291 Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@alyrexes Жыл бұрын

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! ^^

@bashfulwolfo6499 Жыл бұрын

The ending oh my god.. my heart couldn’t handle it. When Willowkit and Minnowkit appeared I started to tear up.

@catnip_kat720 Жыл бұрын

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-

@axelf9947 Жыл бұрын

IM SOBBING RN IN THE END CREDITS YOU CAN ALMOST HEAR SILVERSTREAM SAYING “Hey, Dad.” ITS LIP SYNCED SO PERFECTLY I AM SO UPSET

@ccottag3472 Жыл бұрын

GRAYSTRIPE WALKING TO THEM ON THE ROCKS IS SUCH A NICE DETAIL OH MY GOD

@boyinblue. Жыл бұрын

Honestly, Crookedstar is one of the best characters to grace this series.

@pumpkinnkidd Жыл бұрын

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

@LadyTroubadour Жыл бұрын

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.

@rachelpatterson4520 Ай бұрын

The way the lighting brightens when silverkit rubs on him and he smiles

@SW-rd6bg Жыл бұрын

The ‘for leaving me here’ part broke my heart. I’ve rewatched it over and over, so well animated in its subtlety and emotion

@XCam_And_SamX 11 ай бұрын

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.

@AlexHarrier Жыл бұрын

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

@treeetooop Жыл бұрын

AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN

@alyrexes Жыл бұрын

omg I can hear it :D

@captainsnake8515 6 ай бұрын

I am obsessed with the shot at 2:18 like it’s so good holy shit

@firefox1270 Жыл бұрын

I burst into tears when Silverkit walked up to Crookedstar and rubbed her little head against his flank. Beautiful animation.

@thehauntedsilverstone2193 Жыл бұрын

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

@darkforestwarriors 11 ай бұрын

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

@aali3923 Жыл бұрын

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

@silvb Жыл бұрын

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

@lemonballs Жыл бұрын

what.

@silvb Жыл бұрын

@@lemonballs what do you mean “what.”? i’m happy to see more crookedstar focused MAPs, is that so bad?

@POTPachyOTP 11 ай бұрын

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.

@MidnightThunder Жыл бұрын

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.

@CasseroleBlast Жыл бұрын

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 :'(

@bobear65 Жыл бұрын

Omg this was so beautiful but that ending part with Silverstream presenting Graystripe and the kits really ripped out my heart

@nichollle Жыл бұрын

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.

@HollyWoomy Жыл бұрын

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!!

@hoppinghare4535 3 ай бұрын

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!

@pineosprig Жыл бұрын

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!

@redemption8956 Жыл бұрын

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!

@warcatfurever101writeroffanfic Жыл бұрын

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.

@scarletfox7080 Жыл бұрын

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.

@-SwiftOnPawz- Жыл бұрын

CrookedStar had a very hard childhood And he is my favorite character and btw… I Love THIS MAP

@crimsoncoy Ай бұрын

Crookedstar is one of my favorite characters and imo he has the saddest story this map makes me cry each time I watch it

@SoundSketchy Жыл бұрын

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💜

@maelikesgrapes Жыл бұрын

The credits- beautiful. Also- Can we talk about willowkit and minnowkit playing 3:52 AWWW the little tail had my crying.

@xFudexx Жыл бұрын

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!!

@sugarthetiger Жыл бұрын

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.

@kittyclaws1219 Жыл бұрын

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

@glacierheart4680 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Sassyhonks Жыл бұрын

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.

@marindebernardo211 Жыл бұрын

you can tell that Silverstream says "hi dad" during the end scene. crying

@nahimgood9240 Жыл бұрын

At the end when silverstream came and mouthed " hi dad ", not gonna lie my eyes started to sweat a little

@growing_paynes Жыл бұрын

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!

@sleepingwarrior3380 Жыл бұрын

I watched this map, Almost from the release, two or three years I'm so happy it's finally coming out Just incredible.

@thefunnydog8279 Жыл бұрын

dude the ending where the starclan kits CrookedStar had just playing with him is so cute-

@Hawkpelt94 Жыл бұрын

I honestly think that Crookedstars Promise is my favorite book in the series. Followed closely by Tallstars Revenge.

@TheLittleLiarLad Жыл бұрын

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.

@a.rt.benedictus Жыл бұрын

It's been a long time since I've interacted with the book series but I do remember Crookedstar's Promise being one of my favorites of the special editions. I lost my brother a little less than a year ago and this song resonates really heavily with me, and I found myself tearing up at "I don't wanna be here, I don't know what to do/Sometimes I'd rather be dead/At least then I'm with You", especially with the emotion the animators put into the scene. But the ending sequence had me in full-on tears, realizing the absolute tragedy of Crookedstar's life and all the people he lost, hitting me so much harder as an adult than when I was a kid initially reading the series. Anyways, amazing job, everybody, I've been anticipating this MAP for a while and you all did such stellar work ❤

@fennecmoon Жыл бұрын

NO. WAY. THIS MAP IS FINISHED, AND IT WAS POSTED ONLY AN HOUR AGO?!?!?!?!!!!! NOW THIS IS WHY I LOVE MAP MASTERPIECES!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!!! AAAAAAA OMG. I HAVENT EVEN WATCHED THE VIDEO YET(I WILL WHEN IM DONE) AND IM STILL AMAZED!!!

@fadedkat Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@101Tigerheart Жыл бұрын

Been here since the MAP announcement. So wonderful to finally see it completed! I can’t believe I cried. Thanks to everyone who worked on this project and didn’t let it become lost. This is beautiful. A+ description on the video as well; that part is very much appreciated.

@FincentVG Жыл бұрын

This is easily one of my favorite MAPs ever. It is so beautiful and I love Crookedstar so very much. Also that ending sequence where I believe Silverstream says "hey dad" to introduce him to her kits is so sad. Crookedstar had such a sad life and it was portrayed beautifully here. Good job to all the animators!

@LemurFrenzy212 Жыл бұрын

I watch these MAPs having knowing nothing about the Warriors series, it's like watching an animated series all on it's own. This was an amazing project (holy cow 4 years??) everyone that's taken part should be so proud of themselves, there were some very technically challenging shots here and it put tears in my eyes. Very well done!

@kirashaffer6469 Жыл бұрын

The starclan kitten playing with their father's tail is breaking my heart

@jadedghostt Жыл бұрын

ohhh my god this turned out beautifully,, every single part tells the story so clearly and the amount of emotion is so hard to resist tearing up to- im so so proud to be a part of this and i’m so glad this is completed! you were an incredible host and every participant worked so hard, great job everyone!!!

@Igottagowalkmyfish Жыл бұрын

That look in his eyes when he knows he's going to lose another... Really hits me

@Koda905 Жыл бұрын

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:

@lillianbarnes3758 Жыл бұрын

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

@Dicerollball Жыл бұрын

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!

@maplewind4025 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kinn4280 Жыл бұрын

the ending is incredible and you all portrayed his grief so well... the one part while he was yelling amen and different scenes in his life played out was amazing!