Next Up Forever - Warrior Cats Boon AU - Storyboarded MAP CALL || FINISHED!! ||

FINISHED MAP: • Next Up Forever - Comp...
CW: This MAP contains animated violence, character death, and strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.
What if Scourge and Firestar were given the other’s opportunities in life?
This MAP is part of the Boon AU, a butterfly-effect role-swap retelling
of the Warriors series.
This MAP follows Rusty and his journey to become Boonstar,
founder and leader of Twolegplace’s FireClan.
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Co-hosting this MAP with Imber and Vampviz!
Applications are now CLOSED. I will make a post in the future regarding the thumbnail contest, or if backups reopen. For more information on the project, read the script. I'm very excited to share this project with you all!
NOTE: due to length, we'd like part 31 to be a collaboration. It's the longest part in the MAP.
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SCRIPT: docs.google.co...
DESIGNS AND RESOURCES: drive.google.c...
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED
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PARTS LIST:
All applications are closed and all parts have been chosen and handed out through DM's from me! If you did not receive a DM, you were not chosen for a part, my apologies.
Due to the size of this project - to protect the participants from any potential harassment, the participant list will not be posted publicly.
Song is Next Up Forever, by AJR.

[@axelf9947]

Dude, I adore this. I love how it isn’t a perfect role swap either, where nothing but the names change- it stays true to each character’s personality. Boon stayed a good and upstanding and generous cat and a great leader even when he got the same horrible treatment that canon Scourge did, and Tinyfrost was still ambitious and bitter and control seeking at heart even when he got the same good treatment canon Firestar did. The story evolves so well. I’m obsessed with it.

[@galixypawerpack]

Yea

[@elenachan961]

Agree😊

[@wildfirefox42]

I love how Boon was able to build a clan in the city. There are no herbs and prey is low too, but he could still expand his clan in a city alleyway! Boon was also the first cat to be granted 9 lives by Starclan without even going to the moonstone, he'll surely go down in history! The greatest leader you'd ever meet! :o

[@TumblingDarkling]

Applied! I must say I love the direction as most AUs where Rusty ends up rejected by the clans leads to him becoming evil in some way so the fact that he’s still the living, caring guy we all know and love makes my heart so happy it’s just so nice to see!! Always one of my favs since Rusty/Firestar always looked for the good or peaceful solutions.

[@user-ig6uu3sd7n]

Правла бедного бича чуть не в кашдом ау убивают

[@unknowable4147]

The storyboard is already so beautiful I wouldn't mind If it stayed like this forever

[@exceptionally8224]

Yea at first I was like “woah this is one insane storyboard” but then I learn at first it was an amv/animatic

[@Bloodclot20]

Hehe good pun

[@Icepiq72]

That scene when he comes face to face with all of the cats who he positively impacted and the community he built despite starting with nothing. It’s beautiful I love it!

[@BlackieSootfur]

YESSS I APPLIED!!!

[@jade_webber]

OOOOH BOY THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE GREAT ONES. I Wish i knew how to animate to be part of this, with everyone who wants to take part in it the best of luck! If there will be a Thumbnail Contest, count me in :)

[@mingailezemaityte1222]

bro i love this too and it sucks my dream is to become an animator so i could work on these but idk what to use or how to animate

[@ARoseinafield]

Same!

[@Pikachew675]

@Aleah Johnson fireplaca? Is it any good cause honestly I hate flip a clip XD

[@Sabrinathewitch2]

@Aleah Johnson why you have cuptoast pfp man😂

[@elvisthepikachu8418]

I use FA, and yes, it is good.

[@Owl_spark]

APPLIEDD!! YESS I LOVED THIS STORYBOARD SO MUCH IM SO GLAD IT GOT TURNED INTO A MAP!!

[@stariitea]

Ohhh! I love seeing AU's like this, I personally don't think Rusty would've ended up evil even if his route was Tiny/Scourge's! He's got a heart of gold, literally, speaking! 🥺💕💕 I've applied! This is such a unique take and I hope that maybe I could take a spot, even if I don't, this project is exciting, I can't wait to see it done!

[@Dark-yard]

OHH i’m so excited to see this turned into a map, i’ve been watching this weekly since it came out! I adore this au and the storyboard is gorgeous I applied, can’t wait to see this finished!!

[@feathertail2001]

hello! Im youre fan ^^

[@feathertail2001]

really, you probably won't notice....

[@micool3672]

I remember watching the original video of this so frequently because of how excellent the Swap AU thing about Tiny and Rusty is so unique. Unfortunately, I can't do animation, so best of luck to all participants, but if Thumbnail Contest is open I'd love to join :3

[@Cloud_that_looks_like_a_cat]

I cant even do a thumbnail entry since I don't have a drawing tablet :(

[@sylviathegreat]

@@Cloud_that_looks_like_a_cat you dont need a drawing tablet to create artwork

[@ferretflower]

I would honestly LOVE to see more of Tinyfrost’s side of the story and what was going on in the alternate thunderclan.

[@RavenLunatic517]

I am so excited to see how this will turn out!! I absolutely fell in love with the original and regularly come back to watch it so this should be just as, if not even more, awesome!

[@swiftfootcat]

Can’t wait to see this done! I loved the original and can’t wait to see it finished!

[@Koerenn]

Applied!! I',msuper happy to have some free times to apply, cause I was super excited when I saw the fist animatic!

[@scooterscones]

APPLIED YEAHHHHH IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS

[@CallMeNono]

I cant wait to see it completed! The storyboard itself is beautiful, and i love how everything is refined down to the last detail, like Brokenstar, who after, lets say, exile runs away to the city that Scourge manga takes place in. Im so glad that you've shown him here too, bc mostly people forget about that. (Sorry 4 mistakes, but english isnt mine native language)

[@PeteyBirdd]

Dude the final map is gonna be fucking amazing man like I’m so hyped for it lmao

[@nelizajoseph5171]

I ADORE the little detail that was put in, like fireclan in the trees, 2:19 And cats in the clouds ahh!!! 4:12 This AU is really interesting and I know I'm not the only one wanting to see it

[@lucilucid]

Fireclan was actually in the clouds I think but yee

[@funkyfelineonthecase]

AGHHHGG!!!!! I’ve been waiting for this to be a MAP for a while!!!! I’m so glad it’s finally coming into plan! I hope this becomes completed! I loved the storyboard on its own, but I’m so proud that it’s going to become its own map!! Best of luck, this seems like a lot!!

[@Traveler_Artemi]

Applied. Didn't expect to tear up at the nine lives scene. Well written and storyboarded!

[@AlexHarrier]

Very excited for this! I've applied, but no matter what happens I think this will be amazing.

[@VeloCira]

Applied! This is one of my favorite wc videos in many recent years- glad to see it being fully animated :>

[@Lonely_art]

I applied! This MAP looks so amazing and the storyboard is just wow! I’m really excited for this project

[@Sparroet]

applied! I am holding boon's face in between my hands. babey

[@fadedkat]

applied! I love this animatic so much and it's such a well written story, and I'm super excited for this map!!

[@pincatXD]

I love how in this AU, Firestar (Boon) is still a selfless and caring cat similar to the books! Can’t wait for this MAP to be finished soon :)

[@saltyfella4983]

OH HELL YES! I’ve been waiting for this to be a map for so long! Can’t wait to see the finished product, good luck everyone!

[@camelliasalazar]

I can't wait to see this MAP complete. I've been a fan of this au and storyboard for several months now, ever since graduation. This is what got me to love the song and AJR again.

[@BumbleTus]

Super excited about this! I adore the original, have watched it multiple times, so heck yeah

[@HarvestBrook]

Applied!! I was so hyped to for this call to come out after seeing your animatic, and the direction and organizing is really well done! Super excited to see the MAP come together! (EDIT: I accidently screwed up my first form, so I submitted another. Sorry for any confusion, but the more recent one is the accurate one! Also, if I don't get a part I'd love to be a backup or helper!)

[@Lis_GmHaste]

Oh dear God! It's gonna be the best MAP in warriors history!

[@redaurora8602]

Omg YEAAAAAH, the animation was already just borderline perfect I'm so excited to see what you and everyone else will do with it!!!

[@DreemyDreemz]

This felt like a Disney movie omg, but like the good Disney of the olden days where it's all nice and great. I assumed this was gonna be some evil AU, but it's so good because it sticks to everyone's character. I legit almost cried like fjdndm

[@REDGUMMIBEARZ777]

Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. I almost started crying when I saw this. I used to watch the animatic on repeat because I absolutely adored this au, and to see it turned into a map just made me so happy! I cannot wait to see it finished and I just know it will absolutely amaze me. Good luck to the animators!

[@pokefan1241]

applied!! love the storyboard and au so much im so excited to see what comes of this and future things you do with the au

[@PLZN]

Just applied for any parts :3 lol I didn't see this coming, so excited

[@tinydrawzhasquit]

APPLIED! I have watched this animatic so many times and I’m HYPED that it’s now a map! This is going to be AMAZING

[@shelbae]

applied! haven't joined a map in forever but i loved the original animatic so much i had to ;o;

[@almondsun]

aw man, I wish I applied sooner! :"3 But I wish good luck to all the people involved atm, can't wait to see this breathtaking project done!! This one will raise the bar!

[@AngelDragonAnimations]

I've been so hyped for this to come out ever since I watched your animatic! I am definitely going to apply!

[@chaiwhisker]

wow. this is absolutely one of my most favourite au ideas ever, this is so cool and the dedication to the storyboard and storyline is incredible and jaw dropping!!! so excited to see this all come to life, APPLIED!!!!❤️❤️

[@whiskeredwolf4861]

Like everybody else I’ve been SO excited to have this made into a map! Your talent for storyboarding is so easy to see, the way the map is set to the music is delightful, and your wonderful character designs are so recognizable that I keep expecting everyone’s design of Yellowfang to match yours exactly. I love this map so much and I can’t wait to see the finished product!

[@purrsarts1111]

Okay so I only checked out the MAP call recently and how THIS IS WONDERFUL WHAT??!! The pacing, storytelling and how the storyboard feels so real and you can just understand everything without even knowing the characters amazed me so freaking bad!! Also how there're some scenes that are seemingly short yet tells SO MUCH!! I rarely see any storyboard that conveys so much emotions and keeps viewers engaged the entire time, but this one hit me like a truck!! Oh my god and your character writing is just PERFECT, literal chills the entire time watching this, this is some professional tier storyboard oml😭You nailed it!!

[@DragonwolfRooke]

Thank you so much!!

[@softmio]

Applied! I've always really liked this animatic and I like coming back to it. Love the boarding, excited to see this animated!

[@mataschmata]

holy this project looks HUGE. this is gonna be so awesome !! I'm generally not animating warrior cats stuff anymore but I'm so glad you're back!

[@spireshi]

The storyboard itself is already amazing..! But this AU concept?! My goodness, this is such a good story! I love this and I can't wait to see it finalized!

[@hesperus4517]

applied! huge huge fan of the storyboard when it first came out so knowing it’s going to be a map is super fun to hear! excited to see it come together :o)

[@Fns_Hope]

Applied! I've been waiting for your MAP to come out! All these stories and epic narratives are truly legendary! I am also impressed with both the quality and expressiveness of your story!

[@cheyfi]

I love this so so much, the concept, the story, EVERYTHING! I literally cried watching Rusty/Boonstar get accepted by Starclan. I'm so excited to apply! Edit: applied! If I don't get a part I'd love to be considered as a backup! :)

[@FluffyBlueWolffox]

I'm not crying- I'M NOT CRYING! *literally sobbing while watching the ending* This is amazing and I wish I could've joined. I'm excited to see the final result!!!!

[@honeybumpkins1234]

Oooooh! I loved the original video and I’m so excited this is going to be a map! Applied, good luck to everyone applying!

[@Infinityzz_starz]

WHENNNNNNNN I CANT WAIT ITS BEEN SO LONG ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SolarCosmos]

Applied! I really love this song, the animatic introduced me to AJR and Next Up Forever was my most listened song this year in spotify wrapped! good luck to everyone who applied!

[@AquaTurtle1234]

I can’t be the only one who went “yee im lionheart” after seeing the design for him

[@teencomment]

I love the little city-Clan society. On top of a building, using boxes and tarps for shelter but still recognizably a Clan.

[@LinhPham-wz6uw]

I cried so much watching this MAP call alone 😭 I’m so excited to see the animators’ beautiful MAP parts

[@Birdisjell]

Applied!! Was so absolutely floored by the animatic and excited for a chance to bring it to life!! In love with this AU you've created

[@Ulylysh]

Applied🌻 In its storyboard form it was so gorgeous! I can't even imagine how it will look fully animated!

[@riitaako]

Applied! I just recently discovered this animatic and absolutely loved it so I'm super excited to see it come together as a MAP!!

[@WackyWavyRainbowWyrm]

Absolutely thrilled to see this!!!! This is one of my favorite Warriors au’s and I was just thinking about the animatic a while ago since the song was stuck in my head. I can’t apply, but I know this is going to be incredible!!

[@broccolitastesgood]

I'm so excited for this to be a complete MAP! It looks so amazing, and I'm so immersed with the story and the character designs and everything is just- *chefs kiss* amazing!

[@samberk_]

Ahh I love the AU and storyboard for this, so excited it’s finally being turned into an MAP! I applied, sorry for applying for like half the entire parts sdfgahajkl but as I said I don’t really have a preference for whatever I get, every part is just so well composited and amazing I could hardly choose!

[@HulluMel2]

AAaa yess!! I was so excited when Imber mentioned you guys were working on turning this into a MAP! I adore this animatic so much I couldn't help but apply

[@alyssabullock6421]

I love that this map doesn't make him evil. He's still a good guy, just living a different life

[@Fox-Lord]

I don't know how to animate. but OMG this is gorgeous. 😭 Like it fits so well and I like that Firestar makes the city a better place to live in, and that YellowFang instead of getting caught on ThunderClan territory She gets found on city grounds. and like?? 0:50 That part looks so epic, with the music to //First part of 16// :( I might try for the Thumbnail contest, but I just wanna say that this map is beautiful, and I get goosebumps watching this

[@jennifergisin3362]

OH MY HECK IM ALREADY OBSESSED WITH THIS! Nice job!

[@Qwairz]

Applied, realy like the storyboard, the AU idea an the song choice!

[@saturnids]

Applied! I'm so excited to see this finished, even if I don't end up with a part. I can't tell you how many times I've rewatched the animatic; it's so well done and the Au is just perfect. I adore roleswaps that keep the characters' personalities, and this hits that so so perfectly. I also may have teared up a few times at the StarClan sequence ^^;

[@Thorumi19]

УРА!!! ПО ЭТОМУ АНИМАТИКУ СДЕЛАЮТ МАП! Я восхищалась и восхищаюсь до сих пор. При первом просмотре рыдала. Замечательная история с Рыжиком который не попал в грозовое племя, но не озлобился и смог стать предводителем. А Щербатая! Это просто невероятно! Ещё тогда думала: как классно было бы если бы сделали по нему МАП! Буду очень ждать! Удачи!

[@____6916]

По нему уже есть комикс

[@Thorumi19]

@@____6916 о, а я не знала, подскажите пожалуйста как называется и где его можно почитать?

[@____6916]

@@Thorumi19 сайт мангалиб название: путь к власти

[@Thorumi19]

@@____6916 спасибо большое

[@user-cn9xm2zn3g]

@@____6916 по этому мапу/аниматику нет комикса. А тот, который вы порекомендовали про Бича, а не про Огнезвёзда

[@Twistedtoms]

This is going to look great, applied!

[@mush-Shroom]

THIS. IS. AWESOME. just the storyboard is amazing! i'm SO excited to see the finished product, this is awesome!!

[@smewbirb]

YES! I was so hoping you would turn the animatic into a map, this idea is just so cool, and I absolutely love the storyboard!

[@koyoki0000]

I remember seeing the storyboard! Im so excited for this to be a full map! I just applied and I cant wait to see the map done!

[@Tigre_luz]

I applied!! The map is interesting!

[@rudyproductions1226]

OH HELL YEAH THIS IS GOING TO BE EPIC

[@Toast-Friend]

HOLY MOLYY! This was one of my favorite animatics, and i cant belive your already turning it into a map, with all these designs! This is going to be absolutley stunning when its done! I love all the little details like at 1:00 the backgrounds clouds and trees and like cats. Applied!

[@Wren_BurnsHam]

Rusty jumped off the fence, his heart pulsing with excitement. Then he saw a cat. It was a normal one but something was different. ‘Where’s your collar?’ He asked. The other cat laughed. ‘Why would a wild cat need a collar.’ He smiled at the strange cat, before they started to play fight then talk. But his once happiness filled face turned to horror as a giant cat emerged from the forest. ‘A kitty pet entering the forest? Not on my watch!’ The cat shouted, running to Rusty with claws out. As Rusty tried to run, he felt a sharp stab of pain on his cheek. Blood trickled down on the grass. He looked at the apprentice he had met. The apprentice mouthed ‘Sorry’ before running behind the giant cat. ‘Remember this name, kitty pet’ The cat spat as he put his muzzle near Rusty’s ear. ‘TigerClaw.’ Will continue at 20 likes. Edit: Why did I put Tigerheart….

[@BitterCyder]

You mean Tigerclaw?

[@asagothe_fander]

I-it’s Tiger claw. The only book I’ve ever read was rising thunder and even I know that

[@yoursavior154]

TIGERHEART HAH--

[@Zelarhie]

Applied! I always loved this PMV it would give me chills, im so glad it's a MAP now!

[@RachelAlexanDraws]

I applied!! This AU is so interesting!! Can't wait to see this MAP!

[@skechindeed]

I applied! This AU looks absolutely incredible! This will be so amazing when it's finished- 😯

[@bumblewoof]

god i have been fixated on the board for MONTHS IM SOO EXCITED FOR THIS PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED!! i applied for a collab w a bunch of friends! regardless if i dont get to participate im looking forward to seeing next up forever done

[@immilknahap]

applied!! this gonna turn out amazing, I can feel that already!

[@kappia4020]

Applied!!!! I am in LOVE with this!!! I’ve actually never heard of this AU I freaking love it! 💖

[@ShallowRiZe]

I did just apply just to give it a shot! Such a creative concept and well executed 😭❤

[@NittleBrittle]

Applied to collab with Stray_Kat! I absolutely loved this storyboard when it first came out and it inspired me so much as an artist. I'm so excited to see this come out and hope to be able to be a part of it!

[@Stray_Kat]

I’m Stray! Super excited for this

[@goosenonya]

BRO THIS IS AMAZING, I LITERALLY CAN NOT WAIT FOR THIS TO COME OUT!!

[@RAWKYSAWRUS]

Applied! all the yellowfang scenes are making me so emotional IM SO EXCITED TO SEE THIS THING COME TO LIFE!!!

[@cookiejam4567]

I love this AU

[@SplashDreamms]

Applied!

[@SafiraCoyfolf]

Bruh, lets goooooo! Can't wait till this MAP gets finished, its gonna be so good!

[@mabezoids]

this storyboard is INCREDIBLE!!!!! i applied!

[@_skyfox_7501]

It’s a map call now!!!! I’ve been in love with this storyborded au since a while! Great job! ✨✌🏼 I‘d definitely take part, but I can’t animate at all.

[@Baby_Bebbi_The_Fur]

I’m already getting chills from this, and this is only the storyboard! I can only imagine how beautiful the actual thing will be!

[@RosePocky]

Applied! This is such a creative idea!

[@lnactive92]

I saw the original animatic, and oh boy AMAZING! Best AU I’ve seen by far, especially with a song by AJR. Know that even though I can’t participate, I’ll be supporting the MAP all the way!

[@greeniestudios8207]

Woah wasn’t this an animatic before? 😮

[@brambleo]

Yeah it was! :)

[@redaurora8602]

Yep! Made by this person too :]

[@greeniestudios8207]

Woah that’s dope Ty for the info btw ^^

[@fennikkaru]

AAAAA I LOVE THIS AU SO MUCH.. super happy this has been turned into a map, i've watched the original storyboard so many times! i applied!! would also be willing to be a backup or helper if not chosen for a part!

[@MaltoseAnimates]

Applied!!

[@mantis7862]

YOOOOOOOOO!!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME