See, this is what Spiderleg needed in the books. This would have given more depth to his character rather than people just seeing him as an absent father. Instead, he would have been viewed as someone grieving over tragic losses, and he could have served as a lesson to what happens to those who continue to let grief blind them. It could have been an extremely powerful message.
a lot of the series would be so much better if there was only one writer. or if the writers mapped out a plan for each character on a google doc or something, to stay consistent. so many characters get overlooked because of the poor writing or misrepresented.
@@GingerWolf4184 I'm not sure how, the books made it rather clear with other characters even calling him out on it. I also really like him, but man was not a good parent lol
I was visiting a graveyard once and a robin landed on a branch really close to my family. It wouldn’t stop looking at us and it didn’t seem scared of us. It was very strange 😅
i genuinely cried, i forgot how terrible spiderleg’s story is, i just remembered him as “haha funny long leg cat” 😭 all the animators did so well on this!!
I kind of like the way the Erins handled his relationship with Daisy. Spiderleg even said it himself, "It just wasnt meant to be" and I kind of like the maturity of that. The relationship was one that they rushed into, and when it came down to it, it was clear that there was an emotional disconnect. Its a bittersweet sentiment, but an honestly very mature topic for Warrior cats
As one married for several years, and with experience feeling like its not meant to be, I actually find that phrase to be immature. There is no "meant to be", there is only working to make it work, and you always can as long as both are willing. There will be years even that you feel nothing for each other, but that is marriage; Unfortunately most people don't understand this and think its possible to fall out of love, when it is totally normal to stop feeling after a while, or here and there. This would have just been Spiderleg's inexperience, and immaturity.
From what I remember about the books, Spiderleg didn't do a clean break up with Daisy. He somewhat slowly ghosted her and the kids. Of course it's explainable, the MAP shows that, but it doesn't make it good or mature imo
@Blue-mj5gm I see what youre saying, and youre right. Im not saying Spiderleg was mature, like I said there was an emotional disconnect, he was immature and distant, it just wasnt meant to happen in the end.
I love the whole correlation to why he was absent and shows he still cares, but does not want to go through the same pain he did with his siblings instead of being some jerk who just didn’t want to be a father.
Even more tragic that despite wanting to avoid going through the pain of losing a loved one again, he still does in the end. But this time, it was over the loss chance of never getting to love them at all
Toadstep following him until he grew older made my heart shatter. He tried to get his father’s attention so much. Spiderleg and him coming down to watch daisy and Rosepetal was just so reassuring and heartbreaking at the same time❤️
this map is so special and gave so many people a new outlook on spiderleg as a character, and what a character study this was! this map has such raw emotions and accurate expressions of how grief can affect someone that the animators managed to capture perfectly. i'm tearing up.
Spiderleg is so underrepresented in the fandom. I am so, SO, happy this map released. I felt so bad for him, even if he left Daisy. The way he felt when Toadestep died realized he missed some of the most important years of his life, all because his siblings and family all died around him.
I feel like Spiderleg was done so dirty by the books. He lived through so much tragedy so young, and in the end was completely erased from the books with an offscreen death, written off as an absent father. He had a lot of potential, as one of Ferncloud and Dustpelt’s first kits, to have a great story, even in the background. I like this view a lot more. Blinded by the grief of losing his young siblings and father, reminded of his loss every time he looked at his children, in the end learning that being away from them hurts more than being with them does, would’ve been such a great minor story. Such a great message.
I like this interpretation of Spiderleg, it shows he is more then just a absent father. He wanted to be there, but couldn’t bring himself to be with his family because he is afraid of losing them like everyone else. When Toadstep dies though, i think he realized yes, cats may die but you shouldn’t let that stop you from being with them, making a relationship, you shouldn’t miss out on that. I like this map. I also love the ending were Daisy and Rosepetal are helping each other with their grief, it does show that Daisy did still care for Spiderleg, even if they did cat divorce. She lost him. I like Toadstep and Spiderleg finally being able to have a relationship at death, and Daisy and Rosepetal know that they will be safe in StarClan. But man.. makes me feel worse for Daisy later when Rosepetal dies, she lost everyone as well. Maybe that is meant to show how different she and Spiderleg are, she still let herself love other cats throughout her lost while Spiderleg closed himself in. I love this map
I've been following this project since the release of the call and... I can't. I just can't. this is probably one of the best maps in a long time. the absence of side characters as the showing of Spiderleg's grief, Spiderleg's movements, Novo Amor's music - it was enough to make me CRY throughout the video. big thanks to everyone who participated in this
God this map is beautiful. What hit me especially hard is when Shrewpaw got hit the song simultaneously saying “I had it almost” while zooming in on his dead paw. My heart
oh wow, i never saw spiderleg in this way. this is absolutely heartbreaking and stunning. genuinely crying by the end. the feeling when he first gets to starclan of like, jesus christ, what did his life end up being? it was nothing. he died without ever having lived. but then he gets a second chance in death. wow wow wow. one of the best warriors maps ever.
My eyes got all wet when Spiderleg started crying over Toadstep's death :(((( This is SO well done, rare are the times I actually feel emotional watching warrior cats maps!
Something I love at 2:33 and onward in this section is that, when you try to look at the memories being shown, you can miss Toadstep. He fades into the background. We in this moment are just like Spiderleg- to focused on grief to notice what’s there until it’s too late. Wonderfully done
it always amazes me how the warrior cat community can take background characters and add this amazing depth to them, simply by taking the time to analyse the events in their lives. the Erins should take notes!! I love this this take on Spiderleg
I can't express how beautifully depressing this animation is. I never really paid much attention to Spiderleg when reading through the series, as he was never really on my radar, but after watching this beautiful and heartwrenching animation, I have a whole new view and appreciation for both his actions and his character. I'm going to definetely pay more attention to him on my next read-through of the series. And although painful, I love the message this brings, it's a good wake up call for me and probably most others watching this animation as well. Good work to everyone who contributed to this animation, this is one of the best animations I've ever seen and is easily one of my favorites. Even the end credits are beautiful and making me want to sob my heart out. Good job again with this amazing animation to all of those involved. Time to go grab some tissues
we need more maps like this about characters the fandom doesn't talk about often. i love the use of seasons to convey the mood, and the parallels with the cardinal!
I think this is the first time I've ever teared up at a Warriors MAP this shows how underrated Spiderleg really is and how much pain he actually went through the animators showed the emotions so well in this MAP and the music choice is really well picked out as well
he's such an underrated but real character. I love how he's portrayed in this, and I feel so bad for him. he was never a bad guy, just suffered so much. poor baby, I wish I could hug him! this was beautiful, and everyone did so good!
so many amazing maps have been released in the last 24 hours! 11-2-24 , 2:00 (just for time) on a side note, this map is one of the most emotion I’ve seen, especially of spiderleg.
wow. I don't comment on much, but this really struck me hard in a soft part of myself that doesn't often get hit. Grief is soul destroying. It's awful, so awful there are no words for it. But this kind of grief, grief that just keeps coming and coming and tearing you apart from the inside and ruining things that could be good because you can't move on from all you've lost... god. It's such a uniquely wrecking experience and I don't know many people who understand it. I'm too young to have lost all the people I have and this is beautiful. I feel seen and understood and represented. My grief has made me ugly and bitter and angry and so horrifically sad, but so had Spiderleg's in this video, and he's still loved by the few that matter, and even if he's being torn apart, this life is beautiful. I've watched this three times now. god. it really spoke to me and made me feel more understood than I have in months. thank you guys. ❤
This map is so breathtaking and emotional. It really sucks you in with the setting and the incredible character animation like there’s so much expressions you know exactly how they feel and it’s heartbreaking. It’s so cool to see another side of a character we usually don’t see in maps and it’s really changed my perception. Fantastic map!!! This is cinema!!!
Spiderleg did lose his parents during the Great Battle and the Great Storm. However, eve before that, he lost only littermate Shrewpaw, when he was crushed by a car. Then, he his younger siblings died when they got sick (Hollykit and Larchkit), leaving Birchkit (Birchfall) left. Afterwards, his other siblings, Foxleap, who died in the Great Battle, and Icecloud, dying of greencough later. Moreover, he lost Toadstep shortly before Spiderleg himself died, both due to greencough. He was mourning so many losses, so he didn't want to lose any more and that is why he neglected his children.
Spiderleg is a character that has always left me indifferent, but this video gives him a very special and touching dimension. Congratulations to all the participants, the final result is impressive and conveys so much emotion!
I've come back after such a long time of abandoning Warrior Cats. I can't believe I've forgotten how lucky I was to be surrounded by such talented animators. These books and animations could make anyone cry, and it's insane.
It turned out just so beautifully 😩❣, thank you for letting me participate way back when! Everyone did such an amazing job and the storyboard is just so amazing, definitely one for the books!
crying, sobbing, let me go to my corner... ahem. this is one of the most beautiful maps I have ever seen, and one of the few that have made be actually start bawling my eyes out. truly a masterpiece. thank you for hosting this map, and thank you to the amazing participants for contributing so much amazing amazing amazing artwork and animation. ♥♥
This MAP is indescribably good. I can’t believe how well you were able to capture the story. The themes and message were perfect. Genuinely Heartbreaking, but amazing production 💔
This is amazing. I don’t remember much about Spiderleg, but I definitely need to reread and learn more about him. Makes you appreciate the background characters more with these types of maps. They aren’t just extras in FireStar’s journey, they’re real and have lives. Love, death, dreams, and so on. Just wow ❤️👏👏
I cried because of this: 0:56 I lost my only friend in the world to a car and I can't put into words how hard it hits you when you realise what just happened and what it means. This video as a whole, made me cry. A 25yr old man cried here today and I am not ashamed of it. Thank you for making this.
First off I gotta say, bravo to everyone who participated in this MAP. I can’t remember the last time a MAP made me teary eyed like this. All parts were beautifully drawn and well-animated. I love it when the fandom takes characters like this who don’t get a whole lot of screen time in the books and develop them by piecing together little tidbits of their backstories. This portrayal of Spiderleg kind of reminds me of Crowfeather, as he too became far too enveloped in his grief and sadness to the point where he disassociated himself from his family. But the difference between Spiderleg and Crowfeather is that Crowfeather eventually saw the error of his ways and was able to fix things before it was too late. As sad as it is, Spiderleg died before he was ever truly able to make things right. As unsatisfactory as that ending was for him, I find it to be a realistic conclusion. Not all stories like this have a clean-cut happy ending. Sometimes, we don’t always have the chance to finish what we started, and we don’t always have the opportunity or time to fix what we broke. Once again, absolutely beautiful MAP!
I had to watch this twice it was so well made, I am amazed on how much detail went into this. You can see emotion through their actions even the smallest ones made such a big difference! Thanks to those who made it.
Spiderleg really was a character whose traumas are overlooked, more so by the writers. He had 3 siblings died when he was still young, and watched his parents devastation over them. He probably wasnt able to be comforted properly by them as those tragedies occured as it was 1 tragedy after another. Daisy was probably a comforting experiance that was away form those times. Somebody who wouldnt bring it up cause she had no knowledge. But she was a pet cat before hand, and even with firestar as the leader the prejudice agaisnt her was still very present, Dustpelt still saw when Firestars empathy was part of his judgement. Even characters like Brambleclaw still looked down upon Kittypets. Spiderleg grew up with that around him. He probably had mixed feelings around Daisy and once his kits were born, he was probably scared to be a father. We never really got a full insight to his thoughts or feelings.
Yk I’ve never been the biggest spider leg fan (bro when I saw that daisy and spider leg had kids I literally couldn’t stop saying out loud “ spider leg and daisy?, spider leg and daisy? WHY” ) and I never liked how he wasn’t the best father, but he did earn a little more respect when I found out he was just scared and didn’t know what he was doing, (I mean I’m only on night whispers so idk there could be a redemption part in the future books)
I absolutely love this, it's so heartwrenching but so beautifully conveyed how grief can majorly impact one's life and how dwelling on it you'll miss out on everything good around you. This hits so close to home after a loss a few months ago and it's been so hard to focus on the positives, this prject is definitely something I needed to watch on my healing journey. Absolutely beautiful job to everyone involved, this has certainly touched my heart in some very positive ways, such a gorgeous project ❤
Man, I never really liked Spiderleg, but this allows me to see him in a whole new light. The animators did a phenomenal job. Beautiful MAP, so so beautiful.
I REALLY loved this so much!! I’m so glad after the long wait that it’s here, and it was definitely worth it! All the parts are so beautiful, they portray the emotions so well ❤❤
This map really needs to be recognized more it really explains spiderleg’s story but it’s so sad it literally shattered my heart . Everyone did amazing!!
I’ve been waiting for this MAP to come out for so long and the end result ended up turning out beautiful. So many amazingly talented animators participated in the end product and just… wow… This MAP has had a special place in my heart for so long and it’s nice to see everybody’s parts bringing this project to life. I don’t often cry at MAPs but for this one I did. The original storyboard already made me emotional but in the final product I feel the emotions coming from every part. Great job to everyone involved!
I've never seen a MAP with such depth more than It's original creator. This is the only MAP where I can admit that I've cried like never before. Congratulations to all the participants who made this masterpiece. I've never understood Spiderleg's character and I've hated him for what he did to Daisy, Toadstep and Rosepetal, but now, I kind of understand that this was the kind of development that Spiderleg needed in the books. Grief is not a pretty thing, it never was, and I can totally relate to this version of him. Keep up the good work, Sadie. ❤
Me personally have never been all too big on maps, but this was absolutely spectacular, everyone involved did an amazing job! I definitely see Spiderleg in a whole new light now, poor lad
I admire how raw the emotions are in everyone’s animations. We need more time with these side characters understanding their motives. Everyone did a phenomenal job and with the choice in music it just touches the heart even more. I will hold this project gently.
I haven’t read of played much attention to warrior cats in a little while, but this is just so beautiful. The song, the designs, the animations. All just go so well together and made me tear up, and to think I only every thought of Spiderleg as the funny guy with long legs instead of how he truly is
Wow I didn't expect to cry so much over a character I've never cared even once for, but just... wow. I love the consistency in art style between the animators, that and the insane studio level quality really sets this MAP apart.
I feel like Spiderleg is one of those characters that doesnt get enough credit or recognition. Even though he’s a background character he went through just as much pain and suffering as the main characters. This map reminds people (or at least me) to look out for the background characters too and give them the recognition they deserve. ❤
This project is beautiful- y’all should be so proud! I’ve always loved Spiderleg and wish he’d been around a little longer. Truly a complex lad ❤❤❤ congrats on the amazing map!
It's been a while since I watched a MAP and wow what a brilliant one!! So very emotional, and everyone did such a beautiful job :') Also adds such depth to a character that has had little development in canon, and haven't seen many projects about. Awesome!
Wow, this is so beautiful. I remember when the storyboard had just came out and I knew this was going to be amazing. Everyone did so good and this really illustrates Spiderlegs point of view. He was a bad father and he was very much in the wrong for abandoning his mate and children and those actions are what ultimately led to dying alone. But, he is also a deeply sad character struggling with the grief of so much loss. Grief can destroy a person and Spiderleg is an example of that. I love this map so much it really shows Spiderleg in a different light than how he is shown in the books and also how he is talked about in the fandom. Again, absolutely amazing job to everyone involved in this map!
This was both so beautifully animated by everyone and SO deeply heartbreaking. Halfway through I almost thought only one artist did all of this!! Holy Starclan everyone!!!! The effort to stay on point with the colors, character sheets and style is MINDBLOWING. Only Roseshards super cute bouncy kits one made me realize otherwise and that's because I saw their part previously. WOW guys. And thank you all for putting so much emotion into it That I cried 🥲🥲🥲
Brb while I cry forever, this map was AMAZING! Ive always thought that spiderlegs character wasn't explored as much as it should have been (being a background character and all) so this was definitely a breath of fresh air.
YOU MMHP MADE ME CRY, HOW DARE YOU MAKE ME CRY?! >:( /hj (In all seriousness, i forgot why spiderleg was my favorite and you've just reminded me WITH THE MOST SAD YET BEAUTIFUL MAP EVER, ty for this masterpiece, yall did wonderful! ^^)
ive never had a map genuinely change my opinion on a character until now, this GUTTED me in the best way possible and i fear i have a new appreciation for spiderleg as a character
Spiderleg is definitely a interesting character it’s wonderful seeing a focused Map on him, I’m also glad to see people he does care about his kits/family from afar.
This was such a treat to watch. I love this take on spiderleg. It gives so much depth to his character. This was beautiful and that ending sequence when he saw toadstep again in starclan had me tearing up. Truly wonderful work everyone.
this made me on the verge of tears omg 😢 EDIT: i rewatched it and i was on the verge of tears AGAIN.. that says alot about how much emotion can be seen in this map
The fact he only saw his son (toadstep) on his deathbed, you can see the regret he has when he relised he missed the time he could have had
STOP MAKING ME CRY
Being distant didn’t save him from the pain, it just robbed him to know his children
@@slavicandsapphic7446 all it did was stronger the pain.
Omg it’s dragoz
@@Smilaxheartheartwhere
See, this is what Spiderleg needed in the books. This would have given more depth to his character rather than people just seeing him as an absent father. Instead, he would have been viewed as someone grieving over tragic losses, and he could have served as a lesson to what happens to those who continue to let grief blind them. It could have been an extremely powerful message.
I agree! This is why I love maps like this
a lot of the series would be so much better if there was only one writer. or if the writers mapped out a plan for each character on a google doc or something, to stay consistent. so many characters get overlooked because of the poor writing or misrepresented.
I actually never thought of him as a bad/ absent father❤️ I love Spiderleg so much he deserved so much more
Yeah
@@GingerWolf4184 I'm not sure how, the books made it rather clear with other characters even calling him out on it. I also really like him, but man was not a good parent lol
BIRD SYMBOLISM cardinals were believed to carry messages from deceased loved ones/a sign that theyre still with you. this is HEARTBREAKING
My grandpa loved red as I do, and my family has been led to believe his sign is a cardinal. I didn’t know that, that made my day 🥺😊
I was visiting a graveyard once and a robin landed on a branch really close to my family. It wouldn’t stop looking at us and it didn’t seem scared of us. It was very strange 😅
@@Firestar_graystripe123 you should look up robin symbolism
i genuinely cried, i forgot how terrible spiderleg’s story is, i just remembered him as “haha funny long leg cat” 😭 all the animators did so well on this!!
SAME BRO😭😭😭
@St4rz4ever-o9csame 😢😢
Me too, I genuinely thought Spiderleg was a bad father until this
I kind of like the way the Erins handled his relationship with Daisy. Spiderleg even said it himself, "It just wasnt meant to be" and I kind of like the maturity of that. The relationship was one that they rushed into, and when it came down to it, it was clear that there was an emotional disconnect. Its a bittersweet sentiment, but an honestly very mature topic for Warrior cats
It just wasn't meant to be... Hits hard.
As one married for several years, and with experience feeling like its not meant to be, I actually find that phrase to be immature. There is no "meant to be", there is only working to make it work, and you always can as long as both are willing. There will be years even that you feel nothing for each other, but that is marriage; Unfortunately most people don't understand this and think its possible to fall out of love, when it is totally normal to stop feeling after a while, or here and there. This would have just been Spiderleg's inexperience, and immaturity.
From what I remember about the books, Spiderleg didn't do a clean break up with Daisy. He somewhat slowly ghosted her and the kids. Of course it's explainable, the MAP shows that, but it doesn't make it good or mature imo
@Blue-mj5gm I see what youre saying, and youre right. Im not saying Spiderleg was mature, like I said there was an emotional disconnect, he was immature and distant, it just wasnt meant to happen in the end.
@buggybug09 yeah, it wasn't meant to 😔 It is bittersweet because they could've had a good relationship if things were different...
I love the whole correlation to why he was absent and shows he still cares, but does not want to go through the same pain he did with his siblings instead of being some jerk who just didn’t want to be a father.
Even more tragic that despite wanting to avoid going through the pain of losing a loved one again, he still does in the end. But this time, it was over the loss chance of never getting to love them at all
Toadstep following him until he grew older made my heart shatter. He tried to get his father’s attention so much. Spiderleg and him coming down to watch daisy and Rosepetal was just so reassuring and heartbreaking at the same time❤️
Him screaming "SHREWPAW" then Shewpaw died made in cry😭
Nooooo frrrr thooo
I didn't even know he was screaming "Shrewpaw" I thought he was just crying/screaming cuz he lost his apprentice
0:59 for those timestamp seekers
@@int3rn3t_bugg3rHe didn’t lose his apprentice, actually. He lost his brother, they were both apprentices at the time.
@@an_egg_wow oh okaay I didn't know they were brothers so I thought maybe Shrewpaw was his apprentice or something
The wilted flower at spiderleg’s grave to show Daisy keeps bringing him flowers is so cute
The newly added flower seems to be a daisy as well!
this map is so special and gave so many people a new outlook on spiderleg as a character, and what a character study this was! this map has such raw emotions and accurate expressions of how grief can affect someone that the animators managed to capture perfectly. i'm tearing up.
Finally! Someone shows Spiderleg's other side! Not a bad father, but person, who had many losses in his life
Well, a cat
Well, he was a bad father, but he had a reason to be, I like this map portraying that :)
he can be both a bad father and a person with a lot of loss!
@@Felix-jo7nj Yup!
Spiderleg is so underrepresented in the fandom. I am so, SO, happy this map released. I felt so bad for him, even if he left Daisy. The way he felt when Toadestep died realized he missed some of the most important years of his life, all because his siblings and family all died around him.
I feel like Spiderleg was done so dirty by the books. He lived through so much tragedy so young, and in the end was completely erased from the books with an offscreen death, written off as an absent father. He had a lot of potential, as one of Ferncloud and Dustpelt’s first kits, to have a great story, even in the background. I like this view a lot more. Blinded by the grief of losing his young siblings and father, reminded of his loss every time he looked at his children, in the end learning that being away from them hurts more than being with them does, would’ve been such a great minor story. Such a great message.
I like this interpretation of Spiderleg, it shows he is more then just a absent father. He wanted to be there, but couldn’t bring himself to be with his family because he is afraid of losing them like everyone else. When Toadstep dies though, i think he realized yes, cats may die but you shouldn’t let that stop you from being with them, making a relationship, you shouldn’t miss out on that. I like this map.
I also love the ending were Daisy and Rosepetal are helping each other with their grief, it does show that Daisy did still care for Spiderleg, even if they did cat divorce. She lost him.
I like Toadstep and Spiderleg finally being able to have a relationship at death, and Daisy and Rosepetal know that they will be safe in StarClan. But man.. makes me feel worse for Daisy later when Rosepetal dies, she lost everyone as well. Maybe that is meant to show how different she and Spiderleg are, she still let herself love other cats throughout her lost while Spiderleg closed himself in. I love this map
For real
I've been following this project since the release of the call and... I can't. I just can't. this is probably one of the best maps in a long time. the absence of side characters as the showing of Spiderleg's grief, Spiderleg's movements, Novo Amor's music - it was enough to make me CRY throughout the video. big thanks to everyone who participated in this
God this map is beautiful.
What hit me especially hard is when Shrewpaw got hit the song simultaneously saying “I had it almost” while zooming in on his dead paw.
My heart
oh wow, i never saw spiderleg in this way. this is absolutely heartbreaking and stunning. genuinely crying by the end. the feeling when he first gets to starclan of like, jesus christ, what did his life end up being? it was nothing. he died without ever having lived. but then he gets a second chance in death. wow wow wow. one of the best warriors maps ever.
My eyes got all wet when Spiderleg started crying over Toadstep's death :(((( This is SO well done, rare are the times I actually feel emotional watching warrior cats maps!
Something I love at 2:33 and onward in this section is that, when you try to look at the memories being shown, you can miss Toadstep. He fades into the background. We in this moment are just like Spiderleg- to focused on grief to notice what’s there until it’s too late. Wonderfully done
1:00 I could really see when he said “ShrewPaw” here. This map is awesome, SpiderLeg has been so underrated for too long.
it always amazes me how the warrior cat community can take background characters and add this amazing depth to them, simply by taking the time to analyse the events in their lives. the Erins should take notes!! I love this this take on Spiderleg
I can't express how beautifully depressing this animation is. I never really paid much attention to Spiderleg when reading through the series, as he was never really on my radar, but after watching this beautiful and heartwrenching animation, I have a whole new view and appreciation for both his actions and his character. I'm going to definetely pay more attention to him on my next read-through of the series. And although painful, I love the message this brings, it's a good wake up call for me and probably most others watching this animation as well. Good work to everyone who contributed to this animation, this is one of the best animations I've ever seen and is easily one of my favorites. Even the end credits are beautiful and making me want to sob my heart out. Good job again with this amazing animation to all of those involved. Time to go grab some tissues
we need more maps like this about characters the fandom doesn't talk about often. i love the use of seasons to convey the mood, and the parallels with the cardinal!
This was such a masterpiece from start to finish! Amazing job from everyone and thank you so much, Sadie and Rooke, for having me!
I think this is the first time I've ever teared up at a Warriors MAP this shows how underrated Spiderleg really is and how much pain he actually went through the animators showed the emotions so well in this MAP and the music choice is really well picked out as well
Never been more ready to cry my eyes out
This M.A.P is amazing and such a unique take on SpiderLeg's character that I haven't seen in the fandom before!
he's such an underrated but real character. I love how he's portrayed in this, and I feel so bad for him. he was never a bad guy, just suffered so much. poor baby, I wish I could hug him! this was beautiful, and everyone did so good!
this absolutely broke my heart and I'm crying over this. the animations, the music. This is a beautiful piece of art.
so many amazing maps have been released in the last 24 hours! 11-2-24 , 2:00 (just for time) on a side note, this map is one of the most emotion I’ve seen, especially of spiderleg.
For real
wow. I don't comment on much, but this really struck me hard in a soft part of myself that doesn't often get hit.
Grief is soul destroying. It's awful, so awful there are no words for it. But this kind of grief, grief that just keeps coming and coming and tearing you apart from the inside and ruining things that could be good because you can't move on from all you've lost... god. It's such a uniquely wrecking experience and I don't know many people who understand it.
I'm too young to have lost all the people I have and this is beautiful. I feel seen and understood and represented. My grief has made me ugly and bitter and angry and so horrifically sad, but so had Spiderleg's in this video, and he's still loved by the few that matter, and even if he's being torn apart, this life is beautiful.
I've watched this three times now. god. it really spoke to me and made me feel more understood than I have in months. thank you guys. ❤
This map is so breathtaking and emotional. It really sucks you in with the setting and the incredible character animation like there’s so much expressions you know exactly how they feel and it’s heartbreaking. It’s so cool to see another side of a character we usually don’t see in maps and it’s really changed my perception. Fantastic map!!! This is cinema!!!
i adore maps focused on background characters, we need MORE!!! one of my new favorite maps for sure. this breathes life into spiderleg.
Absolutely agree! Background characters need more appreciation!
Spiderleg did lose his parents during the Great Battle and the Great Storm. However, eve before that, he lost only littermate Shrewpaw, when he was crushed by a car. Then, he his younger siblings died when they got sick (Hollykit and Larchkit), leaving Birchkit (Birchfall) left. Afterwards, his other siblings, Foxleap, who died in the Great Battle, and Icecloud, dying of greencough later. Moreover, he lost Toadstep shortly before Spiderleg himself died, both due to greencough. He was mourning so many losses, so he didn't want to lose any more and that is why he neglected his children.
Spiderleg is a character that has always left me indifferent, but this video gives him a very special and touching dimension. Congratulations to all the participants, the final result is impressive and conveys so much emotion!
I did NOT need to have my heart be destroyed this morning
Me when I'm already depressed looking at some of the best maps out there.
I've come back after such a long time of abandoning Warrior Cats. I can't believe I've forgotten how lucky I was to be surrounded by such talented animators. These books and animations could make anyone cry, and it's insane.
It turned out just so beautifully 😩❣, thank you for letting me participate way back when! Everyone did such an amazing job and the storyboard is just so amazing, definitely one for the books!
crying, sobbing, let me go to my corner... ahem. this is one of the most beautiful maps I have ever seen, and one of the few that have made be actually start bawling my eyes out. truly a masterpiece. thank you for hosting this map, and thank you to the amazing participants for contributing so much amazing amazing amazing artwork and animation. ♥♥
This MAP is indescribably good. I can’t believe how well you were able to capture the story. The themes and message were perfect. Genuinely Heartbreaking, but amazing production 💔
This is amazing. I don’t remember much about Spiderleg, but I definitely need to reread and learn more about him. Makes you appreciate the background characters more with these types of maps. They aren’t just extras in FireStar’s journey, they’re real and have lives. Love, death, dreams, and so on. Just wow ❤️👏👏
oh man, i am genuinely crying. this has to be my favorite project from this community to date, it's so wonderful!!
Spiderleg has always been loved by me and now I’m over here crying about him
I cried because of this: 0:56 I lost my only friend in the world to a car and I can't put into words how hard it hits you when you realise what just happened and what it means. This video as a whole, made me cry. A 25yr old man cried here today and I am not ashamed of it. Thank you for making this.
First off I gotta say, bravo to everyone who participated in this MAP. I can’t remember the last time a MAP made me teary eyed like this. All parts were beautifully drawn and well-animated.
I love it when the fandom takes characters like this who don’t get a whole lot of screen time in the books and develop them by piecing together little tidbits of their backstories.
This portrayal of Spiderleg kind of reminds me of Crowfeather, as he too became far too enveloped in his grief and sadness to the point where he disassociated himself from his family. But the difference between Spiderleg and Crowfeather is that Crowfeather eventually saw the error of his ways and was able to fix things before it was too late.
As sad as it is, Spiderleg died before he was ever truly able to make things right. As unsatisfactory as that ending was for him, I find it to be a realistic conclusion. Not all stories like this have a clean-cut happy ending. Sometimes, we don’t always have the chance to finish what we started, and we don’t always have the opportunity or time to fix what we broke.
Once again, absolutely beautiful MAP!
I had to watch this twice it was so well made, I am amazed on how much detail went into this. You can see emotion through their actions even the smallest ones made such a big difference! Thanks to those who made it.
I was really excited for this MAP and it's everything I could have hoped for! Amazing work!
Spiderleg really was a character whose traumas are overlooked, more so by the writers. He had 3 siblings died when he was still young, and watched his parents devastation over them. He probably wasnt able to be comforted properly by them as those tragedies occured as it was 1 tragedy after another.
Daisy was probably a comforting experiance that was away form those times. Somebody who wouldnt bring it up cause she had no knowledge. But she was a pet cat before hand, and even with firestar as the leader the prejudice agaisnt her was still very present, Dustpelt still saw when Firestars empathy was part of his judgement. Even characters like Brambleclaw still looked down upon Kittypets. Spiderleg grew up with that around him. He probably had mixed feelings around Daisy and once his kits were born, he was probably scared to be a father. We never really got a full insight to his thoughts or feelings.
Yk I’ve never been the biggest spider leg fan (bro when I saw that daisy and spider leg had kids I literally couldn’t stop saying out loud “ spider leg and daisy?, spider leg and daisy? WHY” ) and I never liked how he wasn’t the best father, but he did earn a little more respect when I found out he was just scared and didn’t know what he was doing,
(I mean I’m only on night whispers so idk there could be a redemption part in the future books)
Wow, I'm so excited! I've been keeping an eye on this since you put out the MAP call, I can't wait to see the finished product!
I absolutely love this, it's so heartwrenching but so beautifully conveyed how grief can majorly impact one's life and how dwelling on it you'll miss out on everything good around you. This hits so close to home after a loss a few months ago and it's been so hard to focus on the positives, this prject is definitely something I needed to watch on my healing journey. Absolutely beautiful job to everyone involved, this has certainly touched my heart in some very positive ways, such a gorgeous project ❤
I honestly cried my eyes out. Thank you so much.
This drew a tear in my eye, with the detail of his reactions on someone’s death, his happiness, his sadness, everything is truely amazing!
oogh I've been looking forward to this map FOREVER, the parts I've seen so far look beautiful!! can't wait to see the finished project!!
Man, I never really liked Spiderleg, but this allows me to see him in a whole new light. The animators did a phenomenal job. Beautiful MAP, so so beautiful.
I love this MAP so much
thank YOU for your help!! couldn’t have done it without you ❤
I REALLY loved this so much!! I’m so glad after the long wait that it’s here, and it was definitely worth it! All the parts are so beautiful, they portray the emotions so well ❤❤
This map really needs to be recognized more it really explains spiderleg’s story but it’s so sad it literally shattered my heart .
Everyone did amazing!!
wow. warrior cat animations has got me crying. thank you for hosting me in this map
I’ve been waiting for this MAP to come out for so long and the end result ended up turning out beautiful. So many amazingly talented animators participated in the end product and just… wow… This MAP has had a special place in my heart for so long and it’s nice to see everybody’s parts bringing this project to life. I don’t often cry at MAPs but for this one I did. The original storyboard already made me emotional but in the final product I feel the emotions coming from every part. Great job to everyone involved!
Oh wow I didn't expect a punch to the heart today, I tried to keep it in but man I teared up by the end. Absolutely gorgeous work, everybody!
This really goes to show how grief can change someone so fast that they dont understand what they missed.
This was such a pleasure to be a part of, turned out lovely! Great job everyone, so nice to see it all together!
OMGGG CANT WAITTT
I’m not usually one to tear up but this had be sobbing. Beautifully done and gave me a new appreciation for Spiderleg
I've never seen a MAP with such depth more than It's original creator. This is the only MAP where I can admit that I've cried like never before. Congratulations to all the participants who made this masterpiece. I've never understood Spiderleg's character and I've hated him for what he did to Daisy, Toadstep and Rosepetal, but now, I kind of understand that this was the kind of development that Spiderleg needed in the books. Grief is not a pretty thing, it never was, and I can totally relate to this version of him.
Keep up the good work, Sadie. ❤
Me personally have never been all too big on maps, but this was absolutely spectacular, everyone involved did an amazing job!
I definitely see Spiderleg in a whole new light now, poor lad
I admire how raw the emotions are in everyone’s animations. We need more time with these side characters understanding their motives. Everyone did a phenomenal job and with the choice in music it just touches the heart even more. I will hold this project gently.
You know this really puts into perspective the kind of stuff other people go through and how lucky some of us are
I haven’t read of played much attention to warrior cats in a little while, but this is just so beautiful. The song, the designs, the animations. All just go so well together and made me tear up, and to think I only every thought of Spiderleg as the funny guy with long legs instead of how he truly is
Wow I didn't expect to cry so much over a character I've never cared even once for, but just... wow. I love the consistency in art style between the animators, that and the insane studio level quality really sets this MAP apart.
SAME 😭🙏
I was so exited when I saw it was finally here! Great map! 😊
I feel like Spiderleg is one of those characters that doesnt get enough credit or recognition. Even though he’s a background character he went through just as much pain and suffering as the main characters. This map reminds people (or at least me) to look out for the background characters too and give them the recognition they deserve. ❤
3:20 when he’s pawing at Toadstep broke me
This project is beautiful- y’all should be so proud!
I’ve always loved Spiderleg and wish he’d been around a little longer. Truly a complex lad ❤❤❤ congrats on the amazing map!
It's been a while since I watched a MAP and wow what a brilliant one!! So very emotional, and everyone did such a beautiful job :') Also adds such depth to a character that has had little development in canon, and haven't seen many projects about. Awesome!
Them: “why are you crying? It’s just an animation.”
Me: “just an animation…”
Wow, this is so beautiful. I remember when the storyboard had just came out and I knew this was going to be amazing. Everyone did so good and this really illustrates Spiderlegs point of view. He was a bad father and he was very much in the wrong for abandoning his mate and children and those actions are what ultimately led to dying alone. But, he is also a deeply sad character struggling with the grief of so much loss. Grief can destroy a person and Spiderleg is an example of that. I love this map so much it really shows Spiderleg in a different light than how he is shown in the books and also how he is talked about in the fandom. Again, absolutely amazing job to everyone involved in this map!
AAA THIS IS SO EMOTIONAAL ;x;
I never actually read much about spiderleg’s character, this makes me think so much more about him!
I just can’t, I just can’t, why am I crying over a fictional MAP? Honestly it’s one of the only maps that will make me cry in the warriors fandom
SpiderLeg
Is honestly my fav❤
absolutely gorgeous, one of my favorites ive seen from the community in so long, amazing work everyone!
Oh my gosh everyone's parts are beautiful!! What a gorgeous and bittersweet MAP. Every animator went above and beyond, this is amazing!
This was both so beautifully animated by everyone and SO deeply heartbreaking. Halfway through I almost thought only one artist did all of this!! Holy Starclan everyone!!!! The effort to stay on point with the colors, character sheets and style is MINDBLOWING. Only Roseshards super cute bouncy kits one made me realize otherwise and that's because I saw their part previously. WOW guys. And thank you all for putting so much emotion into it That I cried 🥲🥲🥲
Oh my GOD!! I have been waiting in anticipation for this map for so long!! AND I LOVED THE FINAL PRODUCT!! Good job to everyone who worked on this!!
This MAP in Combination with that song made me surprisingly sad😔
Normally I don’t get any Emotions when watching MAPS.
thank you SO much for allowing me to be part of this wonderful and heartbreaking map
This MAP just reached my heart 🩷. Some people hate Spiderleg for what he do in the books, but they don´t take care of him past ❤🩹
Brb while I cry forever, this map was AMAZING! Ive always thought that spiderlegs character wasn't explored as much as it should have been (being a background character and all) so this was definitely a breath of fresh air.
Well this was deeply, deeply sad
Beautifully done, everyone 🫶
YOU MMHP MADE ME CRY, HOW DARE YOU MAKE ME CRY?! >:( /hj
(In all seriousness, i forgot why spiderleg was my favorite and you've just reminded me WITH THE MOST SAD YET BEAUTIFUL MAP EVER, ty for this masterpiece, yall did wonderful! ^^)
This is one of my first large MAPs I participated in! I'm so glad I was a part of telling Spiderleg's story! Everyone did such a good job :)
The saddest vid I've watch today.....could not stand too hold my tears. The animation is perfect..
ive never had a map genuinely change my opinion on a character until now, this GUTTED me in the best way possible and i fear i have a new appreciation for spiderleg as a character
Spiderleg is definitely a interesting character it’s wonderful seeing a focused Map on him, I’m also glad to see people he does care about his kits/family from afar.
This was such a treat to watch. I love this take on spiderleg. It gives so much depth to his character. This was beautiful and that ending sequence when he saw toadstep again in starclan had me tearing up. Truly wonderful work everyone.
Alright This is actually one of the first maps that has successfully destroyed my soul. Thank you spiderleg, you’ve killed my heart.
these dang animators they know how to hit you where it hurts ugh. Great job this was really well done.
this made me on the verge of tears omg 😢
EDIT: i rewatched it and i was on the verge of tears AGAIN.. that says alot about how much emotion can be seen in this map
Guys.. I never cry to any maps.. but this one made me cry. It’s changed my perspective of spiderleg and well done to all these talented animators!! 🧀