[WIP] Little Ninja + Tileset

[tehwexxl0rz]

Thanks a lot for the edit, xeokk! Your version has a much better sense of depth, and I really like the changes you made to the face.
Here's in update, taking some of your suggestions into account:

[xeokk]

oh wow, i love the new colors, and the face is really great. i like it 

[tehwexxl0rz]

Thanks, dude!

Here's an updated idle animation:


I know she's ridiculously hyper but I like it that way, hehe...

[tehwexxl0rz]

Ponytail!



I think I like the silhouette better without the scarf trail. Thoughts?

[Mush]

Looks very good! Not too bouncy imo.

I think I like the silhouette better without the scarf trail.

Agreed.

[tehwexxl0rz]

Thanks, Mush!

Running WIP:

[PypeBros]

Running WIP:

I haven't a running ninja reference to oppose, but right now, the silouhetto suggests more Shantae's trousers to me  than anything japanese.

[tehwexxl0rz]

The pants are meant to be like the girl's in this picture:


The boots just aren't quite as high. I tried making the boots knee-high when I was working on the idle pose, but it didn't read as well.
Also, the running WIP doesn't take the "skirt" part of the outfit into account, which will change the final silhouette significantly.

[HughSpectrum]

I think he was criticizing the style of run, rather than the clothing itself.

This is the most immediate reference for a ninja run: http://tsgk.captainn.net/?p=showgame&t=sy&sy=6&ga=188

[tehwexxl0rz]

I appreciate the feedback, but I think I'll keep this fluid style of running as opposed to a more traditional, sharp ninja-style. Establishing a consistent character is more important to me than ninja authenticity, and I think the idle animation shows the character isn't very disciplined, physically.

Here's an update: