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[[File:MediEvil1998-MadMonks-ConceptArt.jpg|Concept art by [[Jason Wilson]].|thumb|right]] | [[File:MediEvil1998-MadMonks-ConceptArt.jpg|Concept art by [[Jason Wilson]].|thumb|right]] | ||
In concept art and early game versions such as the ''[[MediEvil Rolling Demo]]'' and the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]'', the monks are not undead, but human. Some of them are peaceful, tiptoeing around the grounds on bare feet with their hands clasped in prayer, chanting. Others wield shovels and attack Dan much like their final iteration. These elements were likely removed | In concept art and early game versions such as the ''[[MediEvil Rolling Demo]]'' and the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]'', the monks are not undead, but human. Some of them are peaceful, tiptoeing around the grounds on bare feet with their hands clasped in prayer, chanting. Others wield shovels and attack Dan much like their final iteration. These elements were likely removed to avoid religious backlash. | ||
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File:MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-MadMonk-DeathAnim.gif|Death animation. | File:MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-MadMonk-DeathAnim.gif|Death animation. | ||
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[[File:MediEvil1998-TheAsylumGroundsKeepersAttack-Screenshot.png|thumb|right|A group of grounds keepers attacking Sir Dan.]] The monks' design was further altered for the US release of the game where their costumes were retextured to look more like that of a gardener than a monk. This is also reflected by their name in the US guide book being "the Grounds Keepers." According to the game's designer and lead artist [[Jason Wilson]], this change was made due to cultural differences, specifically the deep religiosity of some areas of the United States.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jay Gunn|site=Twitter|quote=We might speak the same language but there are cultural differences between the UK and the US. We had to make a number of concessions to the US due to the deep religious views of some States. |url=https://twitter.com/gunncomics/status/1181476171231498241}}</ref> This change was also retained for the Japanese version, likely because it was based on the US version of the game. | [[File:MediEvil1998-TheAsylumGroundsKeepersAttack-Screenshot.png|thumb|right|A group of grounds keepers attacking Sir Dan.]] The monks' design was further altered for the US release of the game where their costumes were retextured to look more like that of a gardener than a monk. This is also reflected by their name in the US guide book being "the Grounds Keepers." According to the game's designer and lead artist [[Jason Wilson]], this change was made due to cultural differences, specifically the deep religiosity of some areas of the United States.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jay Gunn|site=Twitter|quote=We might speak the same language but there are cultural differences between the UK and the US. We had to make a number of concessions to the US due to the deep religious views of some States. |url=https://twitter.com/gunncomics/status/1181476171231498241}}</ref> This change was also retained for the Japanese version, likely because it was based on the US version of the game. | ||
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Mad Monks  | |||
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| Biographical information | |||
| AKA | The Grounds Keepers[1] Malicious Monks | ||
| Gender | Male | ||
| Weapon(s) | Shovels | ||
| Gameplay information | |||
| Soul type | Minor Evil | ||
| Health | 220 HP[2] | ||
| Damage dealt[2] | Shovel attack: 15 HP
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| Damage taken[2]Template:RemakeDamageNote |  Standard (1x)
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| Entity | MadMonk | ||
| Behind the scenes information | |||
| Appears in | |||
Mad Monks, alternatively known as the Grounds Keepers, were the inhabitants of the Asylum Grounds where they wandered around, shovels in hand.
History
14th century
These undead madmen guarded the Asylum Grounds. They went insane after the disappearance of the Head Monk of the Asylum. They would sleep in open graves scattered throughout the hedge maze. Their bretheren would wake them by ringing bells situated near their sleeping spots.
Gameplay
Overview
The monks will wander around trying to hit Sir Dan with a shovel. Some monks will immediately make their way to a bell which will wake up more nearby monks. It is recommended that players prevent them from doing this initially. However, the bell will need to be rung regardless if one wishes to acquire the Chalice of Souls in the level.
MediEvil (1998 original)
Animations
Mad Monks have 5 animations in the original game:
Walking animation.
Attack animation.
Recoil animation.
Jump animation.
Death animation.
Official Strategy Guide entry
The Grounds Keepers might have been normal, law-abiding every day citizens. But, after years tending to this bizarre and twisted landscape neighboring the asylum, they've lost their marbles as well. Throw in a dash of Zarok's bad juju and it's a recipe for disaster four our old friend Fortesque. While they might look a bit portly, these crazies are tough, requiring multiple hits from just about any weapon. Get in close and chop away with your Broad Sword, until they are ashes and dust.
MediEvil (2019 remake)
Book of Gallowmere entry
Disciples of the head monk, these men of the cloth have been driven mad by the disappearance of their master - and Jack's incessant ramblings.
The harsh chime of a bell tells them an unwelcome guest has arrived. Or that it's time for dinner. Perhaps both!
Behind the scenes
Development
MediEvil (1998 original)
Human version
In concept art and early game versions such as the MediEvil Rolling Demo and the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha, the monks are not undead, but human. Some of them are peaceful, tiptoeing around the grounds on bare feet with their hands clasped in prayer, chanting. Others wield shovels and attack Dan much like their final iteration. These elements were likely removed to avoid religious backlash.
This early version of the Mad Monks had seven animations, two of which were cut:
Walking animation.
Attack animation.
Recoil animation.
Praying walk animation (cut).
Unknown animation (cut).
Jump animation.
Death animation.
US revision
The monks' design was further altered for the US release of the game where their costumes were retextured to look more like that of a gardener than a monk. This is also reflected by their name in the US guide book being "the Grounds Keepers." According to the game's designer and lead artist Jason Wilson, this change was made due to cultural differences, specifically the deep religiosity of some areas of the United States.[3] This change was also retained for the Japanese version, likely because it was based on the US version of the game.
Walking animation.
Attack animation.
Recoil animation.
Jump animation.
Death animation.
Evolution of the Mad Monks
Human version.
European version.
US version.
MediEvil: Resurrection
According to Dominic Cahalin, the game's lead designer, The Asylum Grounds level was set to appear in the game. The level was cut out due to development time restrictions.[4] Artist Mark Gibbons produced some concept art of the Mad Monks. In it, they appear to be hooded and inebriated, wielding a mug of beer in one hand and a flail in the other.
MediEvil (2019 remake)
In the 2019 remake of the game the Mad Monks remain undead, appearing as they did in the European versions of the original game.
In other languages
| Language | Name |
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| Arabic | الرهبان المجانين alruhban almajanin |
| Bulgarian | Луди монаси Ludi monasi |
| Croatian | Ludi redovnici |
| Czech | Šílení mniši |
| Danish | Gale Munke |
| Dutch | Dolle monniken |
| Finnish | Hullut munkit |
| French (France) | Moines fous |
| German | Verrückte Mönche |
| Greek | Τρελαμένοι Μοναχοί Trelaménoi Monachoí |
| Hungarian | Őrült szerzetesek |
| Italian | Monaci folli |
| Japanese | マッドモンク Maddomonku |
| Norwegian | Gale monker |
| Polish | Szaleni mnisi |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Frades Loucos |
| Portuguese (Portugal) | Monges Loucos |
| Romanian | Călugării Nebuni |
| Russian | Безумные монахи Bezumnye monakhi |
| Spanish (LatAm) | Monjes demenciales |
| Spanish (Spain) | Monjes locos |
| Swedish | Galna Munkar |
| Turkish | Deli Keşişler |
Gallery
- Main article: Images of mad monks
Notes
References
- ↑ MediEvil: The Official Strategy Guide. Published by Dimension Publishing in 1998.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Original research by Dan's Friend.
- ↑ "We might speak the same language but there are cultural differences between the UK and the US. We had to make a number of concessions to the US due to the deep religious views of some States." — Jay Gunn on Twitter.
- ↑
"Initially we had planned two additional levels for Resurrection (I completed the revised paper design for them). These were the asylum grounds and the Crystal Caves (both based loosely on the levels from the original games). These were cut out due to development time restrictions, which was a real shame, as they had some cool new play mechanics and character designs. The launch of the PSP was eventually delayed by Sony by 6 months, which meant that we could easily have finished the game with all the levels :(" — Dominic Cahalin, MediEvil developers - Q&A; on MediEvil Boards. Published August 4, 2013.
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