magezhilo Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 This is my first attempt at actually spriting and I think I did pretty good. Criticism is much appreciated. Unfortunately, I can't map with this tileset until I get Project Vertigo to work. :icon_crap:Rate : x/10Old:[](http://img33.imageshack.us/i/screenshot8lx.png/)New:[](http://img444.imageshack.us/i/screenshot2b.png/)Teleporter:[](http://img30.imageshack.us/i/teleport.png/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living Storm Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Its better then i can do (: good job if i was making a side-scroller i would use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris_hole Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 it kinda reminds me of yoshi's island :Pgood ol' snes, anyhow. 7/10i like the cartoon style :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSpine Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 This is very very good for a first time!As time goes on, I would love to see more from you, I bet you will become a very good GFX artist =)For a first timer: 8.5/10-Spechno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magezhilo Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks guys I really appreciate it. I'm working on a tree for it now and should be finished soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Looks absolutely bad in every way possible. You've demonstrated not a single technique or quality of a pixel artist, and anyone who rated ABOVE 1/10 for them is a jerk off.0/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magezhilo Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 cool…Can you explain how it's bad please?Btw, this is my first time trying pixel art so that would explain why I didn't demonstrate any techniques as a pixel artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSpine Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 He posted this as his first tileset, I've seen a lot crappier things, for a first, the shape of the objects are very well done, no there is not hardly any shading, but 0/10? Then what would a whole bunch of scribbles be to you?(Removed a crappy part of the post before even posting it)Here are a few things I would say you should improve on Wraith:-Shading, it's REALLY important to shade your images with at least 5-6 shades of a color, usually not more because it begins to look like a gradient at above 100 colors, or above 100 shades of a color.-Shaping, the stuff under the grass on the platforms is a bit too…plain, try making it actually have some texture and more pixel work, rather than just being circles.Other than that, I do say it is a good job.Also, I do not mean to start any wars, as that would be stupid.-SpechnoWarning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post.Above I have a few things that would improve your pixel art, not all the things, but some of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magezhilo Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thank you :azn:.About the shading, I know it's not in-depth and that was what I was going for is for it to be very simple and smooth looking. However, the circles I just saw it was blank and thought it needed something to fill it in so I guess I can add some other things in also.Update:Added a tree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSpine Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 The tree seems quite a bit…lopsided, and the shading is a bit too dramatic, you should at least stick another shade in there so it isn't just from one color to the next, also it looks as if you just drew this with a paintbrush in something like paint xDTo rate the tree, I give it 4/10, it needs quite a bit of work.-Spechno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magezhilo Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 lol, sorry to say, but I am using paint XD. And I totally agree with the tree thing. I didn't really like the outcome, but I thought I should show it anyway for progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSpine Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Here are some better graphic editing programs:[http://gimp.org](http://gimp.org)[http://getpaint.net](http://getpaint.net)And trees and other tall things are usually the hardest things, unless they're what you're best at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magezhilo Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Yeah, I seem to suck at trees so this could take awhile :sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 @Wraith:> lol, sorry to say, but I am using paintDon't be sorry, paint is all you need and all I use for pixel art. In all truth theres very little feedback I can give you to help you improve because you wouldn't understand it. You should start with the very basics. Work out your lineart, and selecting a palette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oolkingloo Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Get the better version of MS paint, it works well for pixel art. Spechno already posted a link to it, getpaint.net. Like he also mentioned trees need some work, the platforms aren't spectacular, but that's not to say they're bad either. IMO, the platforms could use some shading, at least the top where your elements for the level (grass, snow, ect.) are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 No don't use Paint.NET. All the pros use paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magezhilo Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 I tried Paint.NET and it seemed ok. I'll probably only use it to change colors and stuff. I will try at the tree tomorrow most likely.*Update*-Houses-Doors-Windows-Mailboxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oolkingloo Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 @Kreator:> No don't use Paint.NET. All the pros use paint.This is true, but who's pro around here besides you? XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 @oolkingloo:> This is true, but who's pro around here besides you? XDZoso, ICT, Green…something.. are all good spriters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oolkingloo Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 @Kreator:> Zoso, ICT, Green…something.. are all good spriters.I was referring to this thread, but thanks for the recommendations :cheesy:. I've seen some of ICT's stuff though, I was looking over some of it last night. He's got some nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmiguu Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I think the mock-up looks good. Very cartoony and it has an interesting style. Things can always use improvement but I think you're on the right track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Comnena Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I like it. Seeing the mock-up map I understand what those random spot tiles are, and they do help a lot to throw in some texture to the "walls". :)The only thing I don't really like is the edges are a little boxed. Maybe some curvature at the side edges would help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magezhilo Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions guys :azn: I'll start to fix the trees and round the sides today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCream Tuesday Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 @Kreator:> No don't use Paint.NET. All the pros use paint.Not really. Most professional's use promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minilinkki Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 @Kreator:> Looks absolutely bad in every way possible. You've demonstrated not a single technique or quality of a pixel artist, and anyone who rated ABOVE 1/10 for them is a jerk off.> > 0/10be fair, hes newbie or beginner.everyone knews you're god with spriting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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