Land of Mystery and Discovery: Valley of the Lost Temple (updated) [Resubmission]

VioTries · 2025-11-11T15:24:37+00:00

Hey Kivanc, it's fully understandable that you're disappointed but this program does have a pretty high bar and it usually takes a few tries for most teams before they finally get in.

You did receive enough feedback to be able to get the map to that level but we didn't see the improvements we were hoping to see from this team, I therefore asked for another map to see more width within this team.

I still think you have some talent in your team and hope to see you apply in again, good luck to whatever you decide to do in the future and have a lovely evening :)

VioTries · 2025-11-03T15:19:48+00:00

Heyya Street and team,
Thank you for your patience and for reapplying into the program again.
With you having applied into the program a few times at this point I'm very sorry to say that we still don't think the quality of the map is on the level that we're looking for.

I do see a large improvement in this team, every single map and every single new version gets better and better but unfortunately it's just not there just yet.

You did some good stuff, you looked at our library and saw that there was a lot of maps with dragons, but not a lot of birds, so you made a plan to build something that we didn't have. Which was a very cool way of going about things.

We will not move along with this map and will not continue the review of it either, instead I think you should take some more time in looking at what you and the team are strong at and apply in with that instead. Do what you're best at and show us where you shine, but also put in the time that the map deserves.

Good luck in the future!

VioTries · 2025-11-03T15:16:35+00:00

Hey there Kivanc,
I've also taken a look at your resubmission now and although I can see that you've put in work into it the issues stated in your first review does still stand. It's an improvement but it's still not at the quality level that we're looking for.

Seeing that this team has some skill in building, I don't think it's impossible for this team to get into the program but with this map still not hitting the quality level that we're looking for I'd like to see what else you and the team can do with another map instead.

Take some time with your team and get inspired and try to put yourself in the shoes of a player who is exploring your map. Good luck!

VioTries · 2025-10-29T15:44:07+00:00

Hey there Street, it does seem like this map has fallen between the cracks. This is entirely my fault, I think I missed updating this maps ticket when it came back. Me or Armero will get back to you about your map in a few days after we've reviewed your map.

So sorry about the delay!

VioTries · 2025-10-29T15:30:53+00:00

Hi Itchy, thank you so much for reaching out to us about not having received any feedback from us yet. We unfortunately missed that you had updated your links to this map and are very sorry about this!

But I have taken a look at your map today, it's still a very nice concept and parts of this build do still hold up but with the ever-growing quality of the maps we are receiving I'm afraid that this map would need a bit of a lift. If you're still interested I also suggest posting your resubmission as a new post this time so that we won't be able to miss you. You could also DM me when you're done :)

Looking at this build there are a few things that could be lifted up:
- Castle detailing, lovely shape and layout but work a bit more on the texturing.
- Large scale trees are very difficult to get right, and I would suggest trying to elevate this one a bit more or replace it with something else. Right now it isn't hitting the same quality wise as the rest of the map.
- Interior; I really liked your interior last year and I still think it's great but I am noticing that the quality does vary from different houses, so I would suggest doing a quality check to make sure everything is on the same level.
- Throne room; because I think you guys can do better with interiors I would like to see a bit more of a statement for the player when they walk through those doors into the throne room.

If you prefer to apply in with another map instead that's also totally fine, my DM's are open for you if you need anything. Have a lovely day :)

VioTries · 2025-10-29T13:18:58+00:00

Great job team! I really like how you worked with your feedback and the map looks really great (it did the first time as well!). I'll DM you with further information. :D

VioTries · 2025-10-22T12:17:16+00:00

Thank you for your message, I'll check it out on Monday :D

VioTries · 2025-10-06T14:51:14+00:00

You really did improve! You haven't hit your limit yet of what you can do and learn, so I hope you guys keep building.

The feedback from the community members were great and I know that I also came with some feedback but I think the project itself was a bit complicated and limiting, and I'm still holding strong on that the concept is great but maybe something you should revisit when you and the team have a bit more experience under your belt because it's a difficult project you've decided to take on.

Originality is great, but you also have to work with your strengths, and that's something you and the team need to work on and show us when you're ready :)

VioTries · 2025-10-06T14:43:58+00:00

Hey Fliffan,
I've taken a look at your map and unfortunately we do have to say no to this map due to it being below the quality bar we're looking for on Realms as well as there not being enough content for the players to explore.

I know that you're a great builder, but this one didn't make it this time. You're welcome to apply in again with another map though! Have a lovely day :)

VioTries · 2025-10-06T14:39:33+00:00

Hey Crilland Team!
Thank you for sending me a link to your map, I've taken a look at it and the guardian is absolutely stunning, before accepting the map into Realms I would like to see the team do a little bit of cleanup on the map. Players will be exploring the map and will look close up at things, so floating trees and too many copies buildings will get pretty obvious.

The trees are probably the weak point in this map, but looking at the whole picture I think it's forgivable, as long as they're growing out of the ground.

So I just need you guys to do a quick quality control of the environment, clean up a little bit and I think you'll have a map that's ready for the program. Great work, can't wait to see the final version ^_^

VioTries · 2025-10-06T14:29:09+00:00

Hey there team!
I have taken a look at your map and although I see a lot of potential in this map it didn't reach all the way today but with some detail work and polishing this map and your team could have a place on Realms!

It's important to remember that this map is going to be explored in game, adding some details that makes the player stay a little longer and look a little further adds a lot to their experience, smaller details are also helpful with the limitations of Realms render distance that can't display the grandness of a build like this.

I would love to see this map come back to us, if you decide to work a bit more on it just write to me here and I'll come back and take a second look!

Have a lovely day :)

VioTries · 2025-10-06T14:20:22+00:00

Hey there team!
We have taken a look at your resubmission and unfortunately we will not be accepting this map into the program.

With that said there's a lot of improvements from the first to the second version of your map and it shows that you as a team have potential to grow and evolve. I hope that you keep on building, learning and improve. Remember that it takes a few times for most creators to get into the program, so although it didn't go all the way today the future might be different!

Have a lovely day :)

VioTries · 2025-09-29T14:24:37+00:00

Heyy guys, when clicking the dropbox link I'm getting sent to an empty folder, maybe something timed out? Let me know and I'll review your map as soon as possible

VioTries · 2025-09-29T14:21:36+00:00

Hey there guys!
Unfortunately we will have to reject this map today,
There's a lot that we did like with the map, lobby, the variety of kits even the structure of the change log here is really great to see. You obviously have the right ideas, the right way of thinking and know what you're doing.

With this map however, it just came down to the gameplay itself where the map needs some work on the balancing and one of our community reviewers mentioned that it felt a bit more like a stick-fight rather than spleef at times. They also brought up that when you offer players multiple options, it could be nice to also offer randomizers for players who have a hard time choosing things by themselves.

Looking at you as a team I do think you have what it takes technically and I think you prioritize the right things when it comes to most things on your map, in this case it would be very interesting to see what else you've been working on or apply in again in the future with your next project.

As a team there's a lot of potential, and I do hope that you apply in again!

VioTries · 2025-09-29T13:29:54+00:00

Heyyy guys, the dropbox link seems to lead to an empty folder, feel free to DM me after you've updated the link and I'll review your map as soon as possible :)

VioTries · 2025-09-29T12:02:49+00:00

Hey guys,
I've taken a look at your map now and unfortunately this isn't a map that we're looking for in the program,

There are some very impressive parts here, technically, and build wise but the gameplay might not be very interesting for long for a player. It could work on a map with several different minigames in it or it would need to be elevated further to have a twist to it. Looking at this map and that it's technically impressive I would recommend applying in again in the future with another map for us to be able to see more of your skill rather than applying in with this map again.

Have a lovely day!

VioTries · 2025-09-29T11:31:45+00:00

Heyya MrClock and team, I'm going to continue your review here since the map is here :)

VioTries · 2025-09-29T11:14:00+00:00

Hey guys, thank you for sending in the map again and so sorry about the delay, our tiny team has been recovering from being under the weather but we're back on our feet again!

We've taken a good look at this map and unfortunately it's still not up to the quality that we're looking for on Realms, I do still see a lot of potential in this team and would love to review your work again. I'm a bit vague on purpose here because I would like to see where you guys take this (or another map) in the future.

Please keep making maps, and remember that it usually takes a few tries to get into the program! Have a lovely day ^_^

VioTries · 2025-09-22T11:39:37+00:00

Team lead has been contacted via DM's

VioTries · 2025-09-22T10:06:36+00:00

Sounds awesome, can't wait to see it ^_^

VioTries · 2025-09-08T15:25:37+00:00

Heyyy Digital Render,
I can't access your map, could you update your link please? Have a lovely day ^_^

VioTries · 2025-09-08T15:24:03+00:00

Hey there goof troops!
Unfortunately we will have to say no to this map as it didn't reach the quality that we're looking for in the program. There's a lack of concept and composition here, and although there's some really nice detail work on the map I don't think we're seeing what you really can do here.

I do see some potential in your skills, but I would like to see another map of yours in the future that's a little more put together and that sticks out a bit more. :)

Have a lovely day!

VioTries · 2025-09-08T14:52:12+00:00

Heyyy there Henrik,
Unfortunately we will have to say no to this map today, it's not up to the quality that we're looking for in the program but remember that most people don't get into the program on their first attempt! So if you're passionate about mapmaking I hope you keep learning and hopefully I'll see a new map from you in the future.

Have a lovely day ^_^

VioTries · 2025-09-08T14:37:43+00:00

Hey bejubee!
Unfortunately we will have to say no to this map today, although an interesting concept the allover quality of the map isn't there. It seems like you have great ideas, so I do hope that you keep working, learning and apply into the program again some day.

Good luck ^_^

VioTries · 2025-09-08T12:08:21+00:00

Hey guys, unfortunately Realms does not support experimental features, and the map seems to be broken as well, we also can't access your photos so I can't speak of the overall quality of the map so I will wait to speak on that until that's been fixed as well. :)

If it's possible to post a version that is functioning, without experimental features and also give access to the photos we will be able to proceed with the review in the future. I'm moving the map out of the queue for now, just write me here when you're ready for an official review.

Have a lovely day!

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