I am back here. Feels good! I have a Universe to propose this time around! If you couldn't tell by the banner, I'd like to talk about making a GameJolt Universe! Strap in, I got quite a bit to say here! 
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Why place this universe?
This is silly, am I right? But that's exactly one of its advantages! This is unpredictable! It's original! Who the heck would look at GameJolt for a universe? (me apparently)
But putting this actually does have valid reasons:
distinctive designs: most fan games all have their own set of animatronics, but let's be honest. How many Freddy's do we have? Want another Bonnie in your Endo Salad? How about the 20th Chica? It's universes like FNaTI, ONAF and more that also give character and life to the otherwise very iconic but repeated classic gang. GameJolt has refreshing designs! This could be a "selling" point!
it's silly: it takes itself very much not seriously! Enough of all those child murderers: let's take a very nice breather! Between The Joy of Creation, Final Nights and FNaF in general, maybe something lighter might let people relax a bit. It could be a fun little adventure!
it's in theme: everybody knows at least some of the mascots here on GameJolt! GameJolt itself was built up also thanks to FNaF! Most people who are in this social know at least of Kikkerstein, Judge Jelly and PandaC! Plus, the 11th anniversary brought animatronic versions of them, which is the main reason this post exists
it's original: who the heck would look at GameJolt and think "gee, I wish there were Adventure versions of these animatronics"? It's a curveball! I challenge you to find anyone who said something like this before (but no betting, in the unlikely case I lose)!
However, I also realize GameJolt might not have everything readily available for building a universe. So... let's start exploring it together! I shall propose a few ideas to kickstart the creative process: if I succeed in this, then I will have fulfilled the purpose of the post! With that out of the way, let's dive right in!
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Index
Playable characters (with moves)
Story Idea
Area Ideas
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Playable characters
The characters won't have "Animatronic" in front of them all the time, as it's annoying to see every three micro-seconds while selecting them. All characters are the animatronic version of their counterpart.
Kikkerstein
Waterjet
Armor Cells
Showtime
PandaC:
Spin of Destiny
SYST3M 3RR0R
Overheat
Clyde:
Jumpscare
Piecemeal
Chosen Prey
Judge Jelly:
Vines Trap
Partypooper
Waterhose 2
Jammin' Jemima:
NEW! Sweet Jam: leaves goops of pink jam near teammates, heals the team a modest amount over time (a lightly buffed Regen Song, essentially)
NEW! Sticky Jam: leaves goops of dark green jam near enemies, considerably slowing them down for a long period of time (like a buffed Sludge)
NEW! Spicy Jam: leaves goops of pepper jam near enemies, which causes them to burn over time (like Hot Cheese 2)
Vending Vance:
Prize Ball 2
Lemonade Energy
Fruit Energy
Ararat
Arcane Bait
Eager Bite
NEW! Ultrasonic: Ararat emits a high pitched sound, which both stuns enemies and damages them a little
Major Jolt
Endo Army
Invisibility
Fallen Blessing
Social Butterfly 1
Regen Song
Armor Song
Rainy Day 2
Social Butterfly 2
Party Favors
Power Song
Rock Barrage
Social Butterfly 3
Happy Jam
Speed Song
Unscrew
Glitchy Grackle
System Breach
Esc Key
Polygon Blast
Farley Fungus
Mushroom Drainer
Bog Blast
Wet Fury
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Story Idea
(Animatronic) Kikkerstein wakes up one day. Silence dominates the Jolty Valley. The (Animatronic) Social Butterflies sing no more. They have been kidnapped by a corrupted King Jolt.
Embark on a mini-quest to retrieve them all from their captors and set out to defeat King Jolt once and for all, with the help of all your friends, active or retired may they be.
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Area Ideas
These could be some of the areas that could be found (inspired by the stickers released by GameJolt over time, available to see in the Joltydex):
Jolty Valley: the starting area. Home to a few animatronics (including Kikkerstein), the enemies are easy and the days pass by quickly, allowing most to forget their past. Their final resting place
Retroscape: a time before time even existed, a place without age, where all eras come alike, from 8-bit to 16 and even 64-bit. Your first area outside of your home, your hub portal to many more. Where will it ever lead?
Karateka Falls: a place where fighting is all that matters. Honor, fury, revenge but also patience, honesty and rivalry. Head out of your way to explore the vast wonders of this hidden world and recover Social Butterfly 1
The GSS: welcome to outer space. Every respectable game series needs to go to space, and so do the fan games too. Your journey is now leading you to a whole new dimension to explore. Set out against unlikely foes, from UFOs to aliens, to find Social Butterfly 2
Malibu Motel: relax. Take some time off. You earned it. Or get wrecked to dust if you want to keep fighting. This place is all about relaxing. And you barge in here trying to look for Social Butterfly 3. The people there will not tolerate this behavior at their beach
motelresortDarkmoor: you have all the butterflies. It is time to set out to defeat the king. Make your way through angry villagers in this distopic nightmare of a city, where punk rock meets anarchy. Will you be able to leave alive or will you be swept by heavy metal to your oblivion?
Crumbling Castle: the final area. It's all in ruins, all a symbol of what King Jolt was before being corrupted with power, with greed. Restore the peace. Restore the balance. Fight to restore your life or perish trying
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So... what do you think? Want to see a universe like this too? I'd love to hear your thoughts about this!
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