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Yeah I admit, I was trying to cheat a bit lol. Shingles/roofing are a pain to draw. Back to the drawing board then! Thanks guys :)

Working on new houses for Dawn of Light, here is the base design I have going: (SIMPLE/NO SHADE):  I'm working on more angles for expanded design, further more I also have a Door, Chimney & Windows working as well. What are your thoughts otherwise on how I can improve this new house design?

OH NOES ITS CONSUMED ME JUST LIKE AGENT SMITH!!!

I have my eyes on you, Marsh o_o

@Ninja-Tech: > part of the trunk looks weird > on the left side > it might be just grass The odd roots were meant to be rear roots in view, but apparently I can draw that angle so well ^_^ Here is a correction of the trunk, thoughts now? 

Thanks all, I'll take it as the graphics are fine for now. Here is an update, I just completed an 'alpha' large tree. Please let me know what I can do to make it better: 

Thanks guys :) Though if you read my post carefully, the pine tree was placed in there as an example of how far my tree designs are coming along ;)

***UPDATE*** Here is a second example, without the "old" tree design:  –-------------------------------------------------------------------------- While I work a bit more on sprite animations, I'd like to share how far the 'new' DOL tiles are coming along. Below is the new 'Thick' grass, along with the new tree designs. Please keep in mind that the new trees are shrub based, most likely to be placed in and around a major city or entrances. I put an old pine tree off to the left to give you a comparison of how much the trees are improving and I'll begin re-drawing the pine trees again next.  (looks sloppy because it is, I just randomly laid the tiles out to view them) What are your thoughts thus far? How can I improve? I'm aware that the thick grass needs the edges softened a bit. I'll do that tonight when I have more time.

For easy info, please click my banner to see Dawn of Light's page. If willing, I'd like to see how well you could do a wolf :) 32x32

Stopzilla is having a holiday saving, 9$ for a years subscription. I'm loving it.

Wait wait wait, I'm cherishing this moment… Magnificent.

@Anna: > I thought Cuties are a brand of clementines? Im just comparing them to oranges. I believe you are right though.

If you like oranges, go to your local grocery and look for 'cuties'. They are much like mini oranges, incredible easy to peel, juicy & sweet. You can get an entire sack for 5$ - ish. I go through those, kiwi's and star fruit & bananas like no ones business when I work out.

I'm 22, our father used to take some things out of hand. If he was upset and you did something wrong, he'd beat you with his belt until he thought you had enough. My brother stood up to him once, but my dad beat him until he bled and he still told our dad off, so my dad threw salt on his cuts and beat him some more. He eventually settled down though, after my brother knocked him out. Just keep in mind, difficult parent(s) is something many people go through, some more difficult than others. Eventually it ends as you get older and at that point, only you can choose how you want to live your life. Abusive like your parents (whether verbal or physical) or like others whom have affected you positively.

@Kreator: > Looks awesome man, try softening some outlines, especially to show highlights and the lighting. For example, softening parts of the sword blade can make it appear more shiny, and as if the sun is hitting it, and softening parts of his head and shoulders in direction of the light source. Hmm, I think I see what you mean. I'm going to toy around with the details a bit more. Along with the lighting you mentioned I think it was also be important at this point to decide if and how I may us shadows. Hmmm… @The: > that's so freaking awesome that i almost cried. Lol thanks Oracle :D I'm glad you enjoy my work thus far. Let me know if I begin to slack so I can keep my consistency up ^_^ Also, I've finished the platemail PD base. Please share your thoughts:  One of my goals is for the platemail to 'bulk' the character up, making him look tougher.

Wtf!? There is an Adult Section and I don't have access to it? >_<

Thanks KDawg & Niko, I do appreciate the compliments :) I finished PDing basic plate Helm & Gauntlets, I compiled an image below with the stages of equipment.  Could anyone share your opinions & advice on how I can improve them before I move on to PDing Boots, Legs & Chest?

@KDawg08: > One thing i'm curious about… > > Is walking. left right up down? or up down and diagonal? > > The left and right look like he's walking diagonally, If that's intentional then nice work... > > If not intentional I would adjust that a little bit, either way that is a big improvement and looks great. :) Thanks :) Yes, I intentionally wanted him viewed at an angle instead of the same old "perfectly basic side-view" most 2d sprites are viewed in. I think it gives the sprite a bit more personality while also being further visually attractive (in my opinion).

@Mississippi: > For some reason… I like the old one better. Really? The old skin tone of the new sprite, or my original sprite design?

Cool thanks guys :) Updated original post to contain new video clip. I received some comments on the shield so I'll begin work polishing that up today.

Not directly, I just recorded the game up close so that it is easier to see the sprite in action. Later videos will possibly be full game view, at sprites default resolution. Though, my next video will likely contain a full suit of armor, up close.

I've finished some test paperdolling, this test video includes the base sword and shield PD. Please check this out and let me know your thoughts and or how I can improve. [Test PD](http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=47898070) Please keep in mind that the recorder obscures the quality.

@Kreator: > I think you should make the jaw a little bigger, as I've shown in the attachment- > > Apart from that, looks pretty good. Nice call, I'm going to go with your edit Kreator. Thanks dude :)

So I reworked the sprite's skin tone. Here is the old image, as well as the new example.  Instead of trying to create new skin tones from scratch, I used my previous sprite's skin tones and did some minor shifting of their shades and colors. What are your thoughts now?

@The: > it looks beautiful except for the fact that the eyes move up and down when walking straight. Great improvement! The eyes moving is simply caused by the gif's lesser quality. You wont see that in game :) Thanks for the comments guys. I received a lot of points towards his skin color, so I'm going to rework it a bit and post the recolor here shortly.