Irhymer Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hey, I'm currently working on something called **Project: Retro**. Its not an actual game project at the moment. For now, I've just been working on the custom retro pixel art. Let me know what you guys think ;)**Walk Animation:**–-------------->! **Early Tile Test:**–--------------*Tiles were randomly places so don't ask about the trees being on the beach lol**[Update: 3/2/11]**Testing new grass tiles (a mixture of about 6 patterns), new water tile (recolored from AmSamurai), and I kept the old dirt just to see what you guys think needs changing:Devil Sprite–----------->! To Do:–-------Create Grouped Tree Tiles-Perfect Side Walk Animation (Mess atm)-Building Tiles-New Enemies-Character Armor + Weapons&More... _More Coming Soon…_-Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I see what you're trying to do with the tiles, but having a consistent pattern across the entire board just makes it look like a textile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irhymer Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Oh ok, Ill try changing up the patterns. Would you suggest just changing the direction of the dashes? or just make a completely different tile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmeplz Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Well if you want a pattern, try going for a more easy on the eyes pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irhymer Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks, I think I got an idea of what I'll do. Just cautious of making the tiles to detailed for the sprites. Might just go with a solid color for the grass/dirt with different variations of details like shrubs and rocks. Water, ill figure out after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I think the dirt and grass are fine!If anything, reverse the pixels on the water so either they are vertical,or I would recommend a simple swirl. (and then your could animate it.)I think that would make it easier on the eyes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irhymer Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 @AmSamurai:> I like that idea! Should work.(you accidently blocked my PM's btw lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 You could have dirt just plain brown… or have tufts of grass like this:Imo, you shouldn't have the same texture for any 2 tiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdoc Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 @Jeff:> You could have dirt just plain brown… or have tufts of grass like this:> > > Imo, you shouldn't have the same texture for any 2 tiles.I agree with jeff. Just be more creative with each piece! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezand Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 @Murdoc:> I agree with jeff. Just be more creative with each piece! ;-)I agree with Murdoc becose he agree with Jeff.Try not have the same texture to all tiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 OK, so I got really bored in the computer lab at school and I whipped up some really ghetto shit to give you an idea of what else you can possibly do to your tiles.I added transitions around the different types of land to somewhat differentiate between the dirt and the grass. Obviously I know that one is brown and one is green haha. ( I wouldn't make the borders that big nor that "shape I found on paint.") Also, obviously they would flow better with the rest of the tiles.I know that you are trying to go for a retro feel (and since retro games didn't really bother much with transitions, you don't have to do this.) This is just a suggestion if you are still losing sleep over those tiles.Personally, I think they are fine and I love em! XDP.S. also animated water to see how it looked. I might have to work on that XD[](http://picasion.com/)[animated gif maker](http://picasion.com/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummerpete Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Perfect example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Haha, I did recall seeing that tutorial a long time ago. You gotta admit though, you can't go much more retro than that!Aws wells, I dig the style…XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 the rounded corners completely ruin any sense of it being retro, then just makes it look retarded. If you must, make the corners just a triangle, or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummerpete Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 @Chief:> the rounded corners completely ruin any sense of it being retro, then just makes it look retarded. If you must, make the corners just a triangle, or something.Those aren't Jake's, they are AmSamurai's examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Ah, danke. I didnt see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irhymer Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 @Jeff:> You could have dirt just plain brown… or have tufts of grass like this:> > > Imo, you shouldn't have the same texture for any 2 tiles.Yea, this is exactly what I was planning on making, weird haha ;)@AmSamurai:> I whipped up some **really ghetto shit** to give you an idea of what else you can possibly do to your tiles.Haha I see. But I get the concept. Won't round edges but I might try animating water, thanks ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 THose rounded corners are horrid. Your transitions are perfect as squares. Keep them that way. Also, I think Amsamurai's water looks great.–Edit--I smell community project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irhymer Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 @Jeff:> I smell community project?haha I don't know about that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yeah, I wasn't digging the transitions either. Was just giving ideas. But as jeff said, the tiles are pretty much perfect :DGlad you guys like the water too! Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irhymer Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 **[Update!]**Testing new grass tiles (a mixture of about 6 patterns), new water tile (recolored from AmSamurai), and I kept the old dirt just to see what you guys think needs changing:Devil Sprite–----------->! To Do:–-------Create Grouped Tree Tiles-Sprite a Large Tree Tile-Perfect Side Walk Animation (Mess atm)-Building Tiles-New Enemies-Character Armor + Weapons&More... -Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavos Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Looks cool and unique! I'll give you a +10 Star thumbs up for your original idea.:star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdoc Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I like the new tiles. The dirt looks good with the changes you made, and there is a good distinction between the patterns. Cool little devil sprite btw. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socuine Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 .. I don't LI- wow pretty amazing dude. Really gives me a RETRO feeling. Go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irhymer Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 @Lavos:> Looks cool and unique! I'll give you a +10 Star thumbs up for your original idea.> :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star:@Murdoc:> I like the new tiles. The dirt looks good with the changes you made, and there is a good distinction between the patterns. Cool little devil sprite btw. XD@Socuine:> .. I don't LI- wow pretty amazing dude. Really gives me a RETRO feeling. Go on!Thanks everybody! Means alot :cheesy:-Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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