The update:
Current plot: Bowser has brainwashed another clan into waging war against mario's clan. They have stolen the power sources for the protective field around mario's homeland. Mario must find these, and defeat bowser, before he causes even more destruction.(Under construction)
Progress:
I've been busting out graphics like there was no tommorow. I've been editing the default layer 3 graphics, default ExAnimation, Default graphics, default Mario graphics, adding ExGFX, ExAnimation, custom blocks, etc.
Screenshots:
After observing the ending sequence, I believe I have found a way to be able to eliminate yoshi's house. I have made sure that the dimensions are the same so that the decorations will be attached to the gate. This gate leads to the other clan's territory.
Mario has to get to the upper level of a building to use a cannon. He must find an S-switch first.
The owner of the cannon center doesn't want unauthorized personel to utilize his cannon system, so what does he do to try and prevent people from finding an S-switch? He puts up lasers that burn flesh.
My problems:
1. When I first started hacking(about 3 years ago), I only made kaizo hacks because that was the only thing that I knew how to make. I didn't start working on this hack until about a year ago, and this has been my first and only hack that is qualified for this site. Therefore, I have no idea what is fun in the eyes of a regular hack player. My level design is decently difficult, beatable, and most definetely not repetetive, but I still feel that it would not be fun. I'm not going to submit my hack unless I feel that it is quality, fun material
2. I want to have some different music. I really want to avoid taking music from this site, as a lot of people have probably already used what I want. The problem is, I have been having trouble with porting, and even addmusic. The default music selection for SMW does not suite my levels either.
3. I can't get plot to flow at some points. I can think up ideas for the plot, but I can't seem to fit them together.
So let me get to the point. I NEED A PARTNER. I need someone to collaborate with, who is willing to devote their skills to this. In return, I will give credit where credit is due, on the title screen, credits, and maybe even the beginning logo. I am not necessarily looking toward a group hack as it seems just a little chaotic, but if it is the only way to get this hack finish, I'll play that card.
If you are interested in helping, or have any comments on my hack so far, make sure to post. Thanks for reading.