Dark Crusade Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 I'm thinking about making a few small changes to the tilesets. My original inspirations were NES games which due to mostly technical restrictions used the same dimensions for most tiles, such as trees, walls and cliffs. Although retro, I think I will no longer take this approach. It feels like the game world lacks depth and creativity. For example, I'll never be able to create grand forests or mountains using this graphic style. Thus, I think I'll revise my tilesets, and have appropriate sized trees, walls, cliffs and other elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PD Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 When do you think you'll have planning and graphics done to the extent that you can push for a playable demo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 > When do you think you'll have planning and graphics done to the extent that you can push for a playable demo?That primarily depends on either how long it takes accumulating funding to pay for a programmer, or if I can find an interested programmer to work in partnership on the project. Hopefully the latter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PD Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 > That primarily depends on either how long it takes accumulating funding to pay for a programmer, or if I can find an interested programmer to work in partnership on the project. Hopefully the latter!There maybe an interested programmer depending on the language you want and what you're aiming for. Windows only, cross-platform etc :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 > There maybe an interested programmer depending on the language you want and what you're aiming for. Windows only, cross-platform etc :)Preferably c#/c++ or simular, and windows only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rydo Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Nice game, big fan of the tilesets :)Â Although one thing that bugs me is how the door is still facing down when its at the side of a house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdoc Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 > Nice game, big fan of the tilesets :)> > Â > > Although one thing that bugs me is how the door is still facing down when its at the side of a house.That's because the tilesets are inspired by nes titles like Dragon Warrior. It was fairly common. But some of you kids wouldn't know that ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agoraphobic Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 One of my favorite projects, can't wait to see more and eventually play. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Thanks for the reception guys! Here's a question for you all. Are you fond of the scale of the trees and other elements? OR should I revisit a few tiles?> I'm thinking about making a few small changes to the tilesets. My original inspirations were NES games which due to mostly technical restrictions used the same dimensions for most tiles, such as trees, walls and cliffs. Although retro, I think I will no longer take this approach. It feels like the game world lacks depth and creativity. For example, I'll never be able to create grand forests or mountains using this graphic style. Thus, I think I'll revise my tilesets, and have appropriate sized trees, walls, cliffs and other elements.Refer to the above comment, I'd love some feedback regarding it. I quickly mocked up some larger trees if it helps in your decision-![](http://eclipseorigins.com/community/filehost/677e9c4e8aa0e84642e56517bb920efe.png)For those concerned, I will be able to reuse most my tiles even if I do make the changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PD Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Bigger is better. Go ahead and make those changes! :)Will the "open-house" style still be maintained with these bigger tiles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 > Bigger is better. Go ahead and make those changes! :)> > Â > > Will the "open-house" style still be maintained with these bigger tiles?I'm not sure yet, I'll mockup a few more tiles and scenes, and see how it looks. The walls will definately be taller also, but theres the chance it won't work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PD Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 > I'm not sure yet, I'll mockup a few more tiles and scenes, and see how it looks. The walls will definately be taller also, but theres the chance it won't workI like how the bigger tiles add more depth, that is their purpose but I really like the "open-house" style so hopefully you can find a way to have both the style and the depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizl Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 > Preferably c#/c++ or simular, and windows only.Aiming for a modern language, C++ and C#. Java is also an option which will enable us of making the game in browser as well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 So, do people like the new graphics? I quickly done up a few more tiles.![](http://eclipseorigins.com/community/filehost/fa1cda280fd26e455c0710ace8689f6d.png) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 > Aiming for a modern language, C++ and C#. Java is also an option which will enable us of making the game in browser as well :)Easy cowboy, your not part of the development team yet! Show me what you can do and if you have something to offer I'd be more then happy for the help and we'll talk about the game, it's plans, and ecetera. :)But Swizl is definately correct, any modern language, including Java which is definately an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PD Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Pokemon! I want to see the open-house style with the new tiles! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 A great new update and previews to come soon. Stay patient all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCADAMS Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 > A great new update and previews to come soon. Stay patient all!Yessssssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 > Pokemon! I want to see the open-house style with the new tiles! :)Small trees != pokemon :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hope people like the new style. Still very much **work in progress**, but should be enough for a preview!![](http://eclipseorigins.com/community/filehost/d6c96b520d6d6e19c29ef1ba4c7d387d.png)![](http://eclipseorigins.com/community/filehost/b108a9d38bced0bc4c58e9acfefa0838.png)![](http://eclipseorigins.com/community/filehost/406ebb5a25682e9a1ebd7b1c270907f1.png) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCADAMS Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Looks nice, very reminiscent of Zelda. I liked your other tiles too :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Crusade Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 > Looks nice, very reminiscent of Zelda. I liked your other tiles too :DThanks buddy. One thing I learnt is that by using lighter and less contrasted ground tiles, everything else is more readable and overall looks better. I also feel I'm getting better at palette choosing! I'll be reworking the city tilesets soon, and will show off the open-house design on the new tilesets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCADAMS Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 > Thanks buddy. One thing I learnt is that by using lighter and less contrasted ground tiles, everything else is more readable and overall looks better. I also feel I'm getting better at palette choosing! I'll be reworking the city tilesets soon, and will show off the open-house design on the new tilesets.Yeah, if I had to pick a weak side for myself it would definitely be choosing palettes. Can't wait to see the new tiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosophy Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Looks interesting :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PD Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I wanna see open-house style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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