Toranos Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Just a show off of some sprites i've been doing for Merrimint, the chibi ORPG that has travelled from engines like Mirage, to TMW. Some older members might remember Merrimint, Hikaru, Anthony Fleck, Perfekt, Lea.. This project has gone on for some time, using Breeze and GreenRaven's tiles/items. We're deciding to make it more custom as Breeze has started to become more used, and everyone 'borrowing' off each other. With our 6 people team, minus a coder, hopefully we can get a good alpha testing out.If you have the right eye, you can probably see that these look pretty much like a blown up Breeze template, because we wanted to keep the cute look, but have bit more space to decorate.Not much else to say.. Just displaying the pixels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irhymer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 They look nice! My only critique is that some of the clothes/hair look like they're floating over the characters.(Basically the 3rd - 6th row have this problem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranos Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Actually yeah, that seems to be something i've neglected.. Removing the black line around their forehead areas should hopefully fix that. Thanks Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzmanm Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Nice, Merrimint's now going for custom sprites. Seems legit.The sprites, naked, are really disturbing. But, forget bout me and my dirty mind, they actually look pretty awesome and I can't wait for how Merrimint is handled this time. Good luck. And yeah, I agree with -Jake-. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irhymer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 @Toranos:> Actually yeah, that seems to be something i've neglected.. Removing the black line around their forehead areas should hopefully fix that. Thanks Jake.Yea that's definitely it. & No problem, anxious to see more! (Especially being Merrimint.. again :P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranos Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 @nameless_soul:> The sprites, naked, are really disturbing. But, forget bout me and my dirty mindAt least I didn't post the explicit version. Not really..But thanks for the compliment sandwich. :P. Even though every developer says this about their revived games, I'm going to too: I think it'll make it through this time.@-Jake-:> Yea that's definitely it. & No problem, anxious to see more! (Especially being Merrimint.. again :P)Yeah well, the reason it's been given up on so much is the shift of owners. Hikaru leaving for the Navy, Anthony not finding enough time.. So yeah. Next attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzmanm Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Leaving aside my explicit comments, I must admit that those with clothes are looking totally amazing. Congratulations on such a good work, really. I can't wait till you show some more of your goddamn sexy work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemerd Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 O.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen F Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I like it a lot.My only criticism would be the bottom right bald sprites look like they have a mushroom cloud for a head (its just the way its been shaded) but I'm assuming those are bases for hair or something, which when hair is put on, would be unnoticeable anyway.Really good work though, I will enjoy seeing more, especially a more custom experience which a lot of games lack now a days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Some very talented sprite work there.Like the fishing animation, very nicely stylised and smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 The style never rubbed well with me. Now it just looks like Ambershire.Merrimint looked good how it was, but after… God knows how many re-boots I'm not holding my breath here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranos Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 @Robin:> The style never rubbed well with me. Now it just looks like Ambershire.:confused: I don't see it, but I appreciate the opinion. Merrimint did look good, but so does every other game that uses the same sprites and tilesets. Even if it isn't better in some eyes, custom graphics show there's a bit more effort done than public domain images.Anyways thanks for the comments all, @Owen, Yeah I didn't go overboard trying to perfect the head as it will pretty much be covered all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 @Toranos:> Even if it isn't better in some eyes, custom graphics show there's a bit more effort done than public domain images.Not really. There are plenty of public domain images which have never been seen on here. Hell, I'm constantly finding people ripping public domain stuff from me because they have no idea where it's from.I do see your point, but custom graphics without an actual game are pretty damn useless. Using public domain images isn't down to laziness, it's down to time. I'd be impressed if the game sees the light of day at this point, especially now you're adding even more to a work load which was obviously too much in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranos Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 I must say i'd be surprised too, but it's all for fun. It's more motivating to work on a project for pixelling, rather than pixelling for random reasons, and going from  to  means at least it wasn't in too much vain if the project dies. It's a hobby for most of us, and if it does get released, it will be a surprising milestone, I won't lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuu Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Only thing I don't like is the position and size of the arms compared to the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranos Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 @Your:> Only thing I don't like is the position and size of the arms compared to the body.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chibi_%28term%29](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chibi_%28term%29)Not everyone likes it, just like not everyone likes retro, or realistic.But you don't like the position? What's that, standing? Lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuu Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 @Toranos:> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chibi_%28term%29](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chibi_%28term%29)> > Not everyone likes it, just like not everyone likes retro, or realistic.> But you don't like the position? What's that, standing? Lol?When I said like, I meant what I thought was bad. You disappoint me.I'm talking about the arms looking like disgusting noodles. He doesn't have any shoulders.They just hang down in an awkward position. I know, I've done the same thing in the past.And I know what the chibi style is. Chibi isn't an excuse to have arms like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranos Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 @Your:> I'm talking about the arms looking like disgusting noodles. He doesn't have any shoulders.Should I add pulsating muscles next? Thanks for the opinion, but I think it's fine the way it is. Just add missing shoulders to the missing mouth, nose, kneecap, elbow, fingernails, toenails, feet..But seriously, There'll always be something wrong with someones art in someone elses eye. I personally don't like symmetrical bushes, or sprite heads that don't follow the same perspective of the body. Sorry, but i'd rather not follow your advice. Also, referring back to [this](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/pics/575b8e04dc302fdf6efb943601746dd9.bmp), who sticks their arms out like that all day?EDIT: P.S. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socuine Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 @Your:> When I said like, I meant what I thought was bad. You disappoint me.> I'm talking about the arms looking like disgusting noodles. He doesn't have any shoulders.> They just hang down in an awkward position. I know, I've done the same thing in the past.> > And I know what the chibi style is. Chibi isn't an excuse to have arms like that.Chibi isn't an excuse for you to rant like this, Fuu. I expected more professionalism from you.Let's not argue about anatomy definition because they _should_ differ, to make things rather unique.You are both talented artists. Help each other, the world already has enough scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socuine Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 @Robin:> THE Hell. xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonk Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 If it was Chibi, wouldn't it have stubby little arms and a dramatic face, too? Thats how I remember them from old mangas, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 It's his style of doing Chibi, you can't compare the first Anime to Anime's that are out now everyone adds there own style.They are nice sprites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranos Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 @Bonk:> If it was Chibi, wouldn't it have stubby little arms and a dramatic face, too? Thats how I remember them from old mangas, anyway.Not really creating a manga, it's chibi 'styled'. They are supposed to have chubby arms, you are right, but I couldn't seem to work them too well into animations so I had to extend them. New breed I suppose.. Also if you look at the fishing animation, it's dramatic..ish. :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socuine Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 @Dash:> It's his style of doing Chibi, you can't compare the first Anime to Anime's that are out now everyone adds there own style.> > They are nice sprites.You couldn't have said it better. Thanks Dash. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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