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[Billiardball]

The Redmurk Mystery

Current version seems to work fine with Minecraft 1.1 from what I can see. If you spot anything; please let me know.

Setting:

You have arrived at the remote port town of Redmurk, surprisingly there appears to be no one around and further exploration reveals the town to be empty. A look around the nearby homes shows signs of struggle yet there are no signs of battle or disaster.

Perhaps you should investigate?

This is my first crack at an adventure map, so any criticism is appreciated.


You can download it here


Please post any feedback as well as your final score after completion.

Installation:

Unzip the files and place the Redmurk folder into \.minecraft\saves

Rules:

1. Do not break any block other than sand, clay or gravel
unless otherwise directed.

2. You may use any items found in chests for crafting, but
please do not use items from other sources (monster drops
are acceptable but crafting TNT would be cheating).

3. Collect diamonds to increase your score. You may use any
you find to craft diamond weapons, tools or armour if you run
into trouble, but this will decrease your final score.

4. This map is designed to be played on normal or above, but
you do not have to fight monsters if you do not want to.

5. Bonus rule: No crafting pressure plates or switches. Had to add
this thanks to UberHaxorNova, cheers for pointing out that flaw guys.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.

Videos:

Edit: List was getting a little long so I just made a youtube account and added all I could see to Favourites:

http://www.youtube.c...eature=mhsn#g/f

Huge thanks to all who made these videos!
(If you would like a video I don't know about added to the list or would like me to take your video off it please send me a PM and I'll be happy to do so).

Version History:

Spoiler:

V1.1

Fixed an issue with a sign that used the pre-release name of "Redmist".
Added clearer direction to the library.

V1.2

Modified a puzzle in the Sand Shrine to remove the need to take damage.
Fixed the library to make the puzzle less frustrating.
Modified the Gauntlet to make a chest necessary to progress easier to find.

V1.3

Fixed a typo on one of the story signs.
Made a minor cosmetic change to the lighthouse.
Clarified the initial puzzle in the Fire Shrine.
Moved a chest in the Sand Shrine one block up.
Added a proper conclusion to the Vault.
Modified several story signs.

V1.4

Increased the difficulty of an Ice Shrine puzzle slightly.
Modified a number of areas with missing blocks for cosmetic reasons.
Rebalanced the number of clay blocks in the Gauntlet.
Fixed another sign typo.
Removed a sign that was causing confusion.
Made the lift in the Ice Shrine more dangerous to use without a boat.
Removed a normally hidden area used during development.

v1.5

Updated the rail line with booster rails due to changes in Minecraft 1.6
Updated the end of the map due to changes made to fire in Minecraft 1.6
Replaced the glowstone in the Fire Shrine's arrow trap with grass due to glowstone no longer allowing pressure plates in 1.6

v1.6

Changed the first section of the Ice Shine
Added potions to a few chests to compensate for food changes
Made a few small cosmetic changes to the town
Replaced saplings in Forest Shrine with Birch Saplings
Added two enchantment tables
Modified the vault slightly

Previous versions:

v1.0 http://www.mediafire...zvotm7t4xxzoe2t
v1.1 http://www.mediafire...70lqh9a3xlwobug
v1.2 http://www.mediafire...41263itsu63glv7
v1.3 http://www.mediafire...jhr3mlo68lziadd
v1.4 http://www.mediafire...ftlzewdeftlz9u5
v1.5 http://www.mediafire...yee3950d6jcg9bq

Preview of next map:

Just a couple of shots from the next map I'm working on. No puzzles or story given away, just a handful of environments. I'll try to keep people updated while I work on it.

Spoiler:

[Mattchew]

I'm replying since no one else has and I don't think it's fair you put all this work into it
i'll check it out now.

[Titan]

What is the story line of this?

[MinecraftKingHD]

Nice! 5 Stars  

[UnknownKiller]

EDIT EDIT:Im stuck again actually. The room with the books and 3 doors. Found the switch that did the thing (trying not to spoil) and i got the stuff in the place. Is that place supposed to lead me anywhere or is that just a bonus? Either way, im lost

[StuartTheLPnoob]

Y'know, this map looks very interesting. I'll download tomorrow, and I might do a Let's Play of it.

[Billiardball]

UnknownKiller said:

EDIT EDIT:Im stuck again actually. The room with the books and 3 doors. Found the switch that did the thing (trying not to spoil) and i got the stuff in the place. Is that place supposed to lead me anywhere or is that just a bonus? Either way, im lost

That's a bonus. I may have to make it more clear in a small update, but for the moment there is a way to open one of those doors.

[gundum35]

<3 that building was HUGE

[Alkio97]

IKR! Anyway how long did it take you to make it? Because this is amazing! Once i came out of the pyramid i was omgicaneatyourbabiesforfreeandiwillrapeanythingthatmoves! Amazing! 10 diamonds out of 5!

[Mattchew]

so much effort went into this, i love it!

[Billiardball]

gundum35 said:

<3 that building was HUGE

Alkio97 said:

IKR! Anyway how long did it take you to make it? Because this is amazing! Once i came out of the pyramid i was omgicaneatyourbabiesforfreeandiwillrapeanythingthatmoves! Amazing! 10 diamonds out of 5!

Haha, thank you. It took about 5-6 weeks to put the map together just working on it in my spare time. There was a small delay when I moved everything to a new map after the last update (on the old map a chunk near one of the large columns kept randomly swapping with a nearby chunk of empty field), but I admit some time was saved by cloning a column and arch or two. Also the 250x250 square was flattened out in MCEdit because I'm not a masochist.

[ThuggishSlinky]

Wow, this looks really nice. Being a mapper myself,  

Edit: You seem to have also photo-bombed a cow.

[Kerros]

You, sir, are a legend.

Possibly THE best Adventure map i've played, very original ideas.
Your building skills are insane!
Very well done.

[ColtChase]

AMAZING map, me and a few friends made a let's play of it. That being said; we got lost, cheated a touch, and ultimately gave up :>


        
        

[Hooana]

Never mind I found it. Maybe a little better hint would be good.

[TehAwhsumz]

That was amazing, right up until the end.

I don't want this to be a spoiler, but what happened at the end? I don't understand it. :<

[Electroshrimp]

First impression: This looks utterly rubbish.

As soon as I get to the second stage of the adventure. I was wowed by it. It was an amazing map.

I ended up with 24  .

[ThuggishSlinky]

I just finished your map........



That map, without a doubt, was EASILY the BEST custom map I've EVER played. Great story, amazing building skills... Simply amazing. Subtle on the hints, too. I finished with 27 . At first I was like "lolwut it's just a town..." but then I put my Zelda thinking cap on.
In summation:  

[TheDoctorMouse]

Epic. This is truly epic. A fantastic map, a wonderful storyline, epic maps, just... wonderful. I love this map. Great job.

[azy2]

This is amazing just the amount of detail you put into everything is fantastic. I played the entire thing so far with a gaping jaw that wouldn't close! I was in AWW! I love all the colored cloth and the story line is great! All the temples (haven't finished yet stuck on the cactus room) its amazing is all i have to say! thank you so much for putting so much time into this