Dawn of Light's new sprite base

[Vortigem]

****EDIT****
The new video clip:
[New Sprite - Testing PD](http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=47898070)
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The GIF obscures the quality, especially the eyes. The new sprite is also bald, because I want dawn of Light to feature hair styles.


Thoughts?

[Dark Crusade]

Its definately an improvement, although in my opinion, you should make his arms and legs swing out a bit less on the new side animation.

[Keebler Elf]

I personaly think the second one looks more asian (unless you are going for that) It rely changes how i perseve the sprite.

[The Oracle]

it looks beautiful except for the fact that the eyes move up and down when walking straight. Great improvement!

[Vortigem]

@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.

[The Oracle]

oh. great job!

[Vortigem]

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?

[Dark Crusade]

I think you should make the jaw a little bigger, as I've shown in the attachment-

Apart from that, looks pretty good.

[Vortigem]

@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 :)

[Dark Crusade]

No worries, glad to help man.

[Vortigem]

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.

[Dark Crusade]

Looks pretty sweet, but is there a way we can zoom out?

[Vortigem]

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.

[Zarnick123]

looks nice so far

[Guest]

yeah looks cool

[Vortigem]

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.

[Guest]

looks even better!

[Mississippi]

For some reason… I like the old one better.

[Vortigem]

@Mississippi:

> For some reason… I like the old one better.

Really? The old skin tone of the new sprite, or my original sprite design?

[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. :)

[Vortigem]

@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).

[KDawg08]

Not bad at all… If I had that kind of talent I wouldn't be having so many issues with mine :P

[Niko]

Great work from you as always bro.

[Vortigem]

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?

[Dark Crusade]

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.