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Critique => Pixel Art => Topic started by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 12, 2008, 10:26:27 pm

Title: [WIP] 9/27 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 12, 2008, 10:26:27 pm: Yo everyone!
Long time no see.
Well, here I'll be posting sprites of characters and more.
Please tell me what you think and how can I improve it.

==LINK==
ANIMATED (OLD):
(http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9594/01commandgk0.gif)< for battle
(original http://www.smashbros.com/es/characters/images/link/link.jpg)

==TINGLE==
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6843/toelo6.gif) (http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2199/tooqv8.gif) (http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/3254/tonaj9.gif)
(original http://main.zeldafront.com/pages/radio/tingle.jpg)

==SHINIKUN==
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6417/shinishedu4.gif)

==ELDER==
(http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/6716/elder2.gif)

==SWEEB HEEB==
(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9848/shsheetrf3.gif)

==CIKOEN==
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/4608/CHsheet.gif)
==PRINCESS==
(http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6030/zpsheetar6.gif) (http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/5884/zpdemolh6.gif)

==PORTRAITS==
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/5960/_ZE-INpor.gif) (http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9625/linkporoj9.gif) (http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1873/shiniporcopyqg9.gif) (http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3593/elderporcopyvb1.gif) (http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/4906/sweebporcopyuq0.gif) (http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7985/luteniantpor2bd6.gif) (http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2425/zkadporwe9.gif)
(from left to right) Princess, Link, Shinikun, Elder, Sweeb Heeb, Luteniant, ZKad

==CONCEPT ART==
Luteniant
01 (http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/9035/dscn0276eg6.jpg) 02 (http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1033/dscn0277vs6.jpg)
Adlez
01 (http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/3208/dscn0290sa0.jpg)
Link
01 (http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/701/artconcept2jg3.jpg)
Shinikun
01 (http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/3383/dscn0271ub5.jpg)
Title: Re: Adventure RPG character
Post by: brianskywalker on February 14, 2008, 04:00:50 am: I think the main skin color is really way too gray and dark. Maybe you could lighten it up a bit and make it a little more saturated, or make the other other color a bit darker.
Title: Re: Adventure RPG character
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 19, 2008, 07:37:26 pm: Some more sheets... I'll be editing the elder soon
thanks for the comments :)

(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9848/shsheetrf3.gif)
(http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/6518/chsheetap5.gif)
Title: Re: Adventure RPG character
Post by: Twinspiration on February 19, 2008, 08:15:54 pm: Quote from: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 19, 2008, 07:37:26 pm
Some more sheets... I'll be editing the elder soon
thanks for the comments :)
(http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/6518/chsheetap5.gif)

I don't think that sprites should be skewed like that.
If it weren't for the hair, I would think that the girl was a two-dimensional figure stuck in a three-dimensional world.
Title: Re: Adventure RPG character
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 19, 2008, 09:44:47 pm: Quote from: Twinspiration on February 19, 2008, 08:15:54 pm
Quote from: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 19, 2008, 07:37:26 pm
Some more sheets... I'll be editing the elder soon
thanks for the comments :)
(http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/6518/chsheetap5.gif)

I don't think that sprites should be skewed like that.
If it weren't for the hair, I would think that the girl was a two-dimensional figure stuck in a three-dimensional world.
I don't get your point
Title: Re: EDIT 02/19 Adventure RPG character
Post by: sharprm on February 19, 2008, 09:55:32 pm: Hey, this is by Mirre:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Mirre/images/monstermix.gif)

Its using some black outlines and some colored outlines like yours. Never figured out how to do that properly, but maybe how the black outline was less broken and also black less likely to be used on top could improve your piece.

Is the back view her waving her hand?
Title: Re: EDIT 02/19 Adventure RPG character
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 19, 2008, 11:08:34 pm: @sharprm: yes, she is on the frames 2, 3 and 4. I'll try to modify the black outlines

EDIT: I've edited the elder and made 2 faces form the woman and the old lady
(http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/6716/elder2.gif)
(http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/8321/sheebheeb.gif) (http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/2399/chikoen2.gif) (http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/7946/chikoen.gif)

Some edits:
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6918/SHsheet.gif) (http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4608/CHsheet.gif)
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8969/Elder.gif)
Title: Re: EDIT 02/19 Adventure RPG character
Post by: sharprm on February 19, 2008, 11:57:33 pm: You know when she is standing - her right arm is on her hip and her right leg is forward. It looks awkward, and when i try to do that pose myself it feels funny. So maybe the left leg should be forward. On the 5th frame on back, it is a big change in the size of the hair, might want it more consistent (with black in there too for consistency). I like the portraits so far, especially the old guys expression. :D
Title: Re: EDIT 02/19 Adventure RPG character
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 20, 2008, 04:38:40 pm: Here is an edit of the girl, a new portrait and a new char
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/4608/CHsheet.gif)
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6537/Shinikun.gif) (http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/1936/ZPsheet.gif)
I appreciate all the comments, thank you! :)
Title: Re: 02/20 Adventure RPG character
Post by: JonathanOfDrain on February 20, 2008, 05:34:19 pm: I don't know what your restrictions are but maybe add a few colors to AA the portraits with. You might also want to play around with the contrast and saturation. I think it needs a little more.
Title: Re: 02/20 Adventure RPG character
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 20, 2008, 05:40:25 pm: Quote from: JonathanOfDrain on February 20, 2008, 05:34:19 pm
I don't know what your restrictions are but maybe add a few colors to AA the portraits with. You might also want to play around with the contrast and saturation. I think it needs a little more.
Well, I'll add some AA to the portraits, but I want them to look like artistic and not so much realistic.
EDIT:
More Lady sprites
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1678/zpsheethd9.gif)
Title: Re: 02/20 Adventure RPG character
Post by: Helm on February 20, 2008, 09:44:20 pm: Quote
Well, I'll add some AA to the portraits, but I want them to look like artistic and not so much realistic.

I don't think there's any relevance between how much aa is used and realism. I echo the sentiment for more finish on the protraits, that look quite nice thus far.
Title: Re: 02/20 Adventure RPG character
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 21, 2008, 02:33:02 am: Quote from: Helm on February 20, 2008, 09:44:20 pm
Quote
Well, I'll add some AA to the portraits, but I want them to look like artistic and not so much realistic.

I don't think there's any relevance between how much aa is used and realism. I echo the sentiment for more finish on the protraits, that look quite nice thus far.
Yep I know, I was talking about the quantity of colors. So ok, I'll work on the portraits.
Update:
(http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6030/zpsheetar6.gif) (http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/5884/zpdemolh6.gif)
Just fixed the unconscious pose and a gif of it
Title: Re: 02/21 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 21, 2008, 08:04:20 pm: Hey there
AAed the portraits, take its time, but I think they look better :)

NEW AAed:
(http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1939/shiniporol0.gif) (http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/8850/sweebporos4.gif) (http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/7774/chikoporuq4.gif) (http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5182/elderpornm6.gif)
attorney, old lady, pink girl, elder
EDIT:
new portrait of the blond lady
(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/5828/zeinpordg2.gif)
Title: Re: 02/21 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Helm on February 22, 2008, 02:43:46 am: (http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5182/elderpornm6.gif) (http://www.locustleaves.com/oldude.png)

That's a really nice rought style but if you have the time to invest on your pictures, I suggest you work them a bit more :) There's so much adventure you could have with colors and shapes and whatnot, you don't *have* to of course (especially if you're on schedule) but it's worth exploring.
Title: Re: 02/21 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 22, 2008, 01:12:10 pm: Well, I've tried with one, it looks nice and all but... i don't know
(http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1939/shiniporol0.gif) (http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9186/shiniporcopymu2.gif)
Title: Re: 02/21 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: eck on February 22, 2008, 02:11:23 pm: Quote from: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 22, 2008, 01:12:10 pm
Well, I've tried with one, it looks nice and all but... i don't know
(http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1939/shiniporol0.gif) (http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9186/shiniporcopymu2.gif)
much improvement, one crit is to clean up the thick black line and the sloppy AA on the hair.
Title: Re: 02/21 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 22, 2008, 02:25:33 pm: (http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1723/shiniporcopygr5.gif) (http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4585/zeinporcopybj9.gif) (http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/4906/sweebporcopyuq0.gif) (http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1327/elderporcopyll7.gif) (http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/880/chikoporcopyqt1.gif)
I'm not very convinced about the old man :S
Title: Re: 02/21 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: ndchristie on February 22, 2008, 06:55:26 pm: Quote from: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 22, 2008, 02:25:33 pm
(http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1723/shiniporcopygr5.gif) (http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4585/zeinporcopybj9.gif) (http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/4906/sweebporcopyuq0.gif) (http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1327/elderporcopyll7.gif) (http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/880/chikoporcopyqt1.gif)
I'm not very convinced about the old man :S

really? he and the attorney are the only ones that I like really. the rest don't convince me, and the redhead is reall not working for me with the volumes created.
Title: Re: 02/21 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Sherman Gill on February 22, 2008, 08:10:11 pm: Quote from: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 22, 2008, 02:25:33 pm
(http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1723/shiniporcopygr5.gif) (http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1327/elderporcopyll7.gif)
These two, in my opinion, are quite a few steps above all the others.
I really love the first one infact, but the hair (And scrunchy-tie thing on the first) on all of them looks majorly WIP despite the details.
All of them but the first need to take form into account more, and the colors of the pink girl's skin are way too washed out
The second one, the orange-haired girl, looks like the direction of the face is trying to point in two directions at once.
Attorney's not bad but I think you should rely less on black outlines for your detailing (goes for the elder, too).
The indent on the chin of the first one could be less prominent, too.
Title: Re: 02/21 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on February 22, 2008, 08:24:37 pm: Well.. I'm not really sure to do all that... I mean, it might.. it may get better, but its like very far from the original style (without AA)

And by the way my favorites are the attorney and the old woman.

Quote
and the colors of the pink girl's skin are way too washed out
You mean adding more contrast?

Quote
looks like the direction of the face is trying to point in two directions at once
... be more specific please :)
Title: Re: 02/21 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on March 13, 2008, 09:14:20 pm: Yo! long time no see ^^
well, nothing really huge this time
just 2 edits and a new portrait
oh, and ive named some characters :)
(http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i1628226_ELDERporcopy.gif) (http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i1628225_ZKADpor.gif) (http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i1628224_CHIKOporcopy.gif)

MAJOR EDIT
well this is a zelda game so here are some nintendo characters

(http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9594/01commandgk0.gif)< for battle

TINGLE:
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6843/toelo6.gif) (http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6909/tosqr8.gif) (http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2199/tooqv8.gif) (http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/3254/tonaj9.gif)
Title: Re: 03/13 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: webstar on March 23, 2008, 04:24:42 pm: Hi there :)
you should really work on Link's foot and legs
I really love tingle ^^^, but you have the same problem on his foot and legs lol
by the way, the portraits look totally awesome! great improvement
Title: Re: 03/13 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: ndchristie on March 23, 2008, 04:39:10 pm: SoM edits tend to get toasted here

http://www.gsarchives.net/index2.php?category=all&system=gameboyadvance&game=sword_of_mana&type=sprites&level0=non-animated&level1=playable

Sorry, didn't notice your disclaimer, still, this isn't the place for edits, admitted or otherwise.
Title: Re: 03/13 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on March 23, 2008, 10:03:52 pm: Hey there thanks for the C&C
well, here is an edit of the command pos Link and his portrait...
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/2120/01commandsw3.gif)
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8025/linkporci1.gif)
EDIT:
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6417/shinishedu4.gif)
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/572/shiniporcopytb5.gif)
Title: Re: 03/23 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: webstar on March 25, 2008, 12:13:11 am: nice improvements
thou... i dont really love the last edit of the attorney...:S
Title: Re: 03/23 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on March 30, 2008, 07:28:17 pm: UDATE Link portrait:
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8943/linkporhs6.gif)
How can I improve it? :S
I've edited his hair, colors and his eye.
Title: Re: 03/30 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Atnas on March 30, 2008, 08:06:02 pm: His mouth should not be that close to his nose.
Title: Re: 03/30 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: ndchristie on March 30, 2008, 08:27:34 pm: Quote from: Atnas on March 30, 2008, 08:06:02 pm
His mouth should not be that close to his nose.

raise the nose i think
Title: Re: 03/30 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on March 30, 2008, 09:31:30 pm: (http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9070/linkporpj9.gif)
any better?
I've changed his hair color, because, watching the rest of the portraits, this one looked with a lot more of contrast. Also I've modified a bit his mouth...
I don't like these ether
(http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i1628224_CHIKOporcopy.gif) (http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4585/zeinporcopybj9.gif)... any way i can improve them? S:
EDIT:
(http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/5967/zeinportn3.gif) (http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/8028/chikoporiy5.gif)
I think it's better, but not enough...
Title: Re: 03/30 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Atnas on March 30, 2008, 11:28:09 pm: (http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/temporicide/Pixel/Linkport.png)

I softened the face, lengthened the nose, moved the corner of the mouth down, gave more structure to the jaw, and fixed his eyebrow. :)

Still looks a bit off, but I think you'll get the idea.
Title: Re: 03/30 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: dragonrc on March 31, 2008, 05:32:37 pm: Haven't done much pixelart lately but felt like doing something. I was too lazy to start anything new( :-[) so I started editing your link portrait. I did many random edits so I made a gif too so you can see what I changed.
(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x145/dragonrc_/linkedit.png)(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x145/dragonrc_/edt.gif)
I know the neck looks horrible now, but I hope you still find my edit helpfull in some way.
Title: Re: 03/30 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on March 31, 2008, 05:40:23 pm: Well, I feel honored to be your inspiration to start editing pixels xD
I'll see what I can do with his nose, because it seems the main problem. All other stuff (like his eyebow, nose shape and face shape) is ok for me :) for example, I meant not to show the ending of his face. Just in 2 portraits I show it, but it's not what I want. and some other minor stuff.
Thanks for all C&C ;)
Title: Re: 03/30 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: dragonrc on March 31, 2008, 07:23:34 pm: Yeah, maybe the lower left side of the portrait showing the end of the face doesn't fit in with the style. But I do think the lower right side could use some work, the cheek is really big and it makes him look fat. Even moving the cheek 1 or 2 pixels to the left would change that.
Title: Re: 03/30 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Atnas on March 31, 2008, 07:39:48 pm: Don't add the shadow/outline to the left side of his nose. If anything it should be highlighted. The face shape isn't so drastically wrong it needs very much editing. Link has a fairly adolescent face, he would have a jaw favoring square over thin. Also, if you make it too thin his other eye doesn't fit...

It isn't so much as moving the cheek to the left as it is giving him a more pronounced jawline through making the angle more acute.

The eyebrow does need to be trimmed a little where it goes up because that just doesn't happen - Eyebrows normally don't span the bridge of the nose. :y:
Title: Re: 03/30 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on April 03, 2008, 09:42:11 pm: UPDATE:
Fixed a bit Link's face... now its more squared :S and a little bit his eyebow
New luteniant... have to think its name xD
(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9625/linkporoj9.gif) (http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/9016/luteniantporxb6.gif)
Title: Re: 03/04 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on September 13, 2008, 07:07:23 pm: Hey everyone
I didn't want to start up a new topic about the exact same thing, so I'm updating this old one

So much time with no pixel art lol
well, anyways here are some updates and some artworks
Luteniant concept
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/9035/dscn0276eg6.jpg) (http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1033/dscn0277vs6.jpg)

Adlez concept
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/3208/dscn0290sa0.jpg)

Link con.
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/701/artconcept2jg3.jpg)

Shinikun con.
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/3383/dscn0271ub5.jpg)

Cursed Princess
(http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/2715/zeldaporprozm2.gif)
Although she may not seem very medieval-ish, I really like how it ended up - kinda, because I'm not sure if it's finished.

Marx
(http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/8955/marxporproco6.gif)
Very WIP. I have some concept of him somewhere in my house, so I'm uploading it whenever i find it :D

==UPDATE==
Luteniant
(http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7985/luteniantpor2bd6.gif)
-portrait. I kinda like it more now :]

Chikoen :/
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/5998/chikoporcm5.gif)
I can't figure out how to do her fine! D:

Adlez
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9295/adlezxy5.gif)
Same here :0
Title: Re: [WIP] 9/13 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Tobe on September 16, 2008, 07:01:59 pm: I really impress by the sprite quality! The color theme have a very "Legend of Zelda" feel to it too.

My only complain will be the toning on links clothes. It made them look kinda dirty in comparison. I'd try to go for a much cleaner look, like what you have for the top down sprite.

The portrait suffers a little from the dirty look too.
Title: Re: [WIP] 9/13 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: politopo on September 17, 2008, 07:43:26 am: hi, swordsman
about the pink lady, what about lifting her nose a bit?
something like this:
(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn259/politopo/chikoporcm_politopoedit.gif)
bye
Title: Re: [WIP] 9/20 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on September 20, 2008, 06:07:15 pm: @ Tobe: Thanks! ^^
What do you mean by 'dirty'? I have a much better battle sprite for link, but i'm not uploading it cuz i have problems with his animation.
@ politopo: Well i did, or tried to but i can't do much more that that.. i have to finish her once and for all, but thanks :]

Here i'm updating with 3 concepts of Marx (yeah, I find them hehe), his portrait, still wip, and some edits here and there...
(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/8937/chikoporez9.gif) I think it's better..
(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2425/zkadporwe9.gif) I forgot to post it before
(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1873/shiniporcopyqg9.gif) elbows and clothes edited
(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6697/marxporproot4.gif) I like where its going ^^

(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/8781/marxconkb7.jpg)
(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9383/marxco3hr8.jpg) (http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2353/marxco2pa9.jpg)
Title: Re: [WIP] 9/21 Adventure RPG sprites
Post by: Hyrule_SwordsMan on September 21, 2008, 08:10:48 pm: wood guy and his super wip portrait
its damn hard making the texture of the leaf :/
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3200/makarshecj2.gif) (http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/9431/makarcorriendosurux9.gif) (http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7130/makarnortejn7.gif) (http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4636/makarcorriendonorteoe6.gif)
(http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/3989/makarporlk9.gif)

UPDATE 8/27
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5306/heropobs8.gif)
its another version of a Link