Changes: Living Forest

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Overview

The Living Forest is an arena located in Outworld. This forest has been haunted for centuries. The trees themselves are sentient, some with faces that groan and roar. Some of the trees are hungry, and unsuspecting travelers may find themselves ensnared in their treacherous branches, and become devoured. In turn, those consumed become part of the forest.

Overview

In Mortal Kombat II, Jade and Smoke can be seen lurking in the background, occasionally poking their heads from around the trees. A since-disproved rumor had the winning player performing a Stage Fatality where one of the trees would chew up the opponent (this concept was integrated into Shaolin Monks as a means to progress through the level). This version of the Living Forest reappears in Mortal Kombat Trilogy.

The arena returns in Mortal Kombat 4 and Mortal Kombat Gold. It remains mostly the same, only with the exclusion of Jade or Smoke popping out in the background. The stage, like every other stage in Mortal Kombat 4, is rendered in 3D.

The arena's appearance in Mortal Kombat: Deception again remained largely unaltered, aside from being a square-shaped arena rather than a linear one.

In Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, the Living Forest is both a Versus mode arena and a walkthrough area players can access through the single player/co-op modes. However, it looks significantly different than its MKII predecessor, sporting tombs and canopy walkways in the trees, and lit by many torches. It also features a variation of the sentient tree that is more humanoid and spindly in shape and tries to swat at and toss unwary individuals about. The original larger trees can be used as a death trap for players to throw enemies into where they devour anyone unlucky enough to fly into their mouths. Snakes also inhabit the murky waters of the area and they attack anyone who stumbles upon their territory.

The Living Forest returns once again in Mortal Kombat (2011), this time with corpses laying around and hanging in the trees, and the tree faces now have a more skull-esque shape. This new Living Forest is home to a new Stage Fatality where the opponent can be thrown into a tree's opened mouth. Soon afterward, the tree begins to feast on the kombatant's flesh, leaving only the legs behind.

MK Comics

In one of the MK comics, the forest is said to have once been a part of Edenia, where it was known as the Laughing Forest, as the trees were jolly and filled with mirth.

Trivia

In Mortal Kombat: Deception, the faces are static and do not make noise.
The tree faces seen in Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks are based on Ed Boon's visage.
In Mortal Kombat (2011), Smoke (in his MKII costume) occasionally appears behind the trees, without Jade. Pressing down + select (PS3)/down + back (360) when he appears will initiate a secret battle with Smoke.

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-[[File:Living_Forest.png|thumb|250px|The Living Forest from ''MK II''.]]The '''Living Forest''' is located in [[Outworld]]. These woods of mystery have haunted inhabitants for centuries. The [[Living Trees|trees]] themselves are alive, some with faces that groan and roar. The faces sometimes move a lot or sometimes they may lie dormant for years. However, some of these faces appear to be hungry, and the unsuspecting traveler may find themselves ensnared in their treacherous branches, becoming prey as they are devoured. Then they become part of the forest, their agony-filled faces occupying a vacant tree or forming a new plantation altogether with their silhouette forever etched into the woods.
+|tab1 = Overview
+|tab2 = Gallery}}
+{{Mortal Kombat stage
+|image = [[Image:Livingforest.jpg|300px]]
+|Name = Living Forest
+|Terrain = Forest
+|Location = [[Outworld]]
+|Games = ''[[Mortal Kombat II]]''<br/ >''[[Mortal Kombat Trilogy]]''<br/ >''[[Mortal Kombat 4]]''<br/ >''[[Mortal Kombat Gold]]''<br/ >''[[Mortal Kombat: Deception]]''<br/ >''[[Mortal Kombat: Unchained]]''<br/ >''[[Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]''<br/ >''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat (2011)]]''<br />''[[Mortal Kombat X]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Mortal Kombat X (mobile game)]]'' (cameo)<br/ >''[[Mortal Kombat 11]]''}}The '''Living Forest''' is an arena located in [[Outworld]]. This forest has been haunted for centuries. The [[Living Trees|trees]] themselves are sentient, some with faces that groan and roar. Some of the trees are hungry, and unsuspecting travelers may find themselves ensnared in their treacherous branches, and become devoured. In turn, those consumed become part of the forest.
-==MK Comics==
+==Overview==
+In ''[[Mortal Kombat II]]'', [[Jade]] and [[Smoke]] can be seen lurking in the background, occasionally poking their heads from around the trees. A since-disproved rumor had the winning player performing a Stage [[Fatality]] where one of the trees would chew up the opponent (this concept was integrated into ''[[Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks|Shaolin Monks]]'' as a means to progress through the level). This version of the Living Forest reappears in ''[[Mortal Kombat Trilogy]].''
-In one of the ''MK'' comics, the forest is said to have once been a part of [[Edenia]], where it was known as the '''Laughing Forest''', as the trees were jolly and filled with mirth. This, however, is likely non-canon.
-The Living Forest is tied with [[Goro's Lair]] for having appeared in more [[Mortal Kombat]] games than any other arena. This stage premiered in ''[[Mortal Kombat II]]'' and then later in ''[[Mortal Kombat Trilogy]]''. It is a playable arena in ''[[Mortal Kombat: Deception]]'', and is also seen in ''Deception'''s [[Konquest]] mode. The Living Forest also appeared in the ''Mortal Kombat'' comic books as well.
+The arena returns in ''[[Mortal Kombat 4]]'' and ''[[Mortal Kombat Gold]]''. It remains mostly the same, only with the exclusion of Jade or Smoke popping out in the background. The stage, like every other stage in ''Mortal Kombat 4'', is rendered in 3D.
+The arena's appearance in ''[[Mortal Kombat: Deception]]'' again remained largely unaltered, aside from being a square-shaped arena rather than a linear one.
-==Mortal Kombat II==
+In ''[[Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'', the Living Forest is both a Versus mode arena and a walkthrough area players can access through the single player/co-op modes. However, it looks significantly different than its ''MKII'' predecessor, sporting tombs and canopy walkways in the trees, and lit by many torches. It also features a variation of the sentient tree that is more humanoid and spindly in shape and tries to swat at and toss unwary individuals about. The original larger trees can be used as a death trap for players to throw enemies into where they devour anyone unlucky enough to fly into their mouths. Snakes also inhabit the murky waters of the area and they attack anyone who stumbles upon their territory.
-In ''Mortal Kombat II'', [[Jade]] and [[Smoke]] could be seen lurking in the background, occasionally poking their heads from around the trees. A since-disproven rumor had the winning player performing a stage [[Fatality]] where one of the trees would chew up the opponent; this concept was integrated into the ''[[Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks|Shaolin Monks]]'' version as a means of progressing through the level. Raidan can also be seen in the backround
+The Living Forest returns once again in ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat (2011)]]'', this time with corpses laying around and hanging in the trees, and the tree faces now have a more skull-esque shape. This new Living Forest is home to a new [[Stage Fatalities|Stage Fatality]] where the opponent can be thrown into a tree's opened mouth. Soon afterward, the tree begins to feast on the kombatant's flesh, leaving only the legs behind.
-==Mortal Kombat 4==
+===MK Comics===
-The arena is seen again in ''[[Mortal Kombat 4]]'' and ''[[Mortal Kombat Gold]]''; it is very similar to its previous incarnation, although Smoke and Jade are no longer hiding in the trees and it is now in 3D.
+In one of the ''MK'' comics, the forest is said to have once been a part of [[Edenia]], where it was known as the '''Laughing Forest''', as the trees were jolly and filled with mirth.
-==Mortal Kombat: Deception==
-The arena's ''Mortal Kombat: Deception'' appearance remained largely unaltered, aside from adding a ditch around the arena and crisper graphics.
-==Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks==
-In ''Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks'', the Living Forest is both a Versus mode arena and an walkthrough area players can access through the single player/co-op modes. However, it looks significantly different than its ''MKII'' predecessor, sporting tombs and canopy walkways in the trees, and lit by many torches.
-==Mortal Kombat (2011)==
-The Living Forest returns in ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat (2011)]]'', this time with corpses laying around and hanging in the trees, and the faces on the trees now have a more skull-like appearance. This new living forest is home to a new [[Stage Fatalities|Stage Fatality]]. The opponent is thrown into a tree's opened mouth and soon after the tree begins to feast on the unfortunate soul's flesh, leaving only the legs behind.
 ==Trivia==
+*In ''Mortal Kombat: Deception'', the faces are static and do not make noise.
-'''Mortal Kombat: Deception'''
+*The tree faces seen in ''Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks'' are based on [[Ed Boon]]'s visage.
+*In ''Mortal Kombat (2011)'', Smoke (in his ''MKII'' costume) occasionally appears behind the trees, without Jade. Pressing down + select (PS3)/down + back (360) when he appears will initiate a secret battle with Smoke.{{Mortal Kombat Arenas}}
-*Oddly enough, in this incarnation of the Living Forest, the trees do not moan or roar but their faces are just frozen.
-'''Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks'''
-*The faces seen on the trees are based upon Ed Boon's visage.
-'''Mortal Kombat (2011)'''
-*In ''Mortal Kombat (2011)'', Smoke (in his ''MKII'' costume) occasionally appears behind the trees without Jade. Pressing down and select (PS3) or back (360) when he appears would lead to a secret battle with Smoke.
-==Gallery==
-<gallery widths="200" captionalign="left">
-Living Forest.gif|The Living Forest in ''MK4'' and ''MK Gold''.
-Living Forest Arena.jpg|The Living Forest in ''MK: Deception''.
-Livingforest.jpg|The trees of the Living Forest in ''MK (2011)''.
-Secret02.jpg|Classic Smoke hides behind a tree within the Living Forest in ''MK9''.
-Livng_Trees_of_the_Living_Forest.png|The Living Forest in the ''Mortal Kombat'' comic books.
-Helooooooooo.png|Smoke In Mortal Kombat II
-hiding.png|Jade In Mortal Kombat II
-Mortal Kombat Screenshot 16.jpg
-Mortal Kombat Screenshot 17.jpg
-Mortal Kombat Screenshot 26.jpg
-Mortal Kombat Screenshot 3.jpg
-ScorpionVsSubMK9.jpg
-EntranceSZMK9.jpg
-The_Living_Forest.jpg|The Living Forest in ''Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks''.
-KungLaoHatThrowOnReptile.jpg
-</gallery>
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