GR#065 - Iso RPG Enemies & Tiles

[vedsten]

Been a while since I've done any pixeling, but now I have the opportunity to do it in relation to my education. Yay!

Random enemies for a small RPG I'll develop during the next 6-9 months.

Any input, and ideas for fun enemies appreciated.

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*ORIGINAL




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[Phlakes]

I think the one on the right needs a few dark shades in the lighter shadows. I see the only darker color you have is really dark, but I'm sure it'll work somehow.

[vedsten]

A few more chars.

@Phlakes: I guess it depends on screen settings, it's no really an issue on any of my monitors. Not that they're particularly good tho



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[PypeBros]

Oooh. They're so much lovely  Brilliant colours.



I second on the mushrhomme not working well, but I'm not sure more colours / less contrast is what you need. At least, that's how I tended to address the problems like these so far, but it never works. So I took the opportunity to walk in the steps of Helm (that's him, right ?) and try to think into clusters.

Theory: If your clusters are clean and reflect the shapes, the contrast between the colours do not raise issues. That even works with black/white. I also tried to fix some banding artifacts in the mushroom's hat and toyed a bit with shading under the hat. It certainly still far from being perfect.

One last thing on the mushroom: it's all tinted grey, but same hue while your other characters have strong hue-shift.

[Decroded]

Just quickly, I really love these they look great.
You going to animate?

[vedsten]

@ Pypebros  ~ Thanks for the input! I don't like what your edit does in terms of conveying shape, but the colors worked wonders!!! They're incorporated, thanks.

@ Decroded ~ Thanks Nopes, no animation, too much work!

Also, two extra chars.



Cheers!

[ptoing]

Nice to see stuff from you again, had to think of you when I found out that Aliens (the DS one from Wayforward) will come out after all

I made a little edit. Mainly addressing some aa, banding and colour things. Seems you work in Photoshop or something. You had a bunch of useless dupes and close colours and such.



If you have more questions about the edit just ask

[PypeBros]

@ Pypebros  ~ Thanks for the input! I don't like what your edit does in terms of conveying shape (...)

Yeah. Me neither. I tried and failed, but maybe I've progressed a little bit. I'd dare to say there is still a nasty banding effect at the bottom of both mushrooms that should be dealt with.

... the colors worked wonders!

Glad I've helped 
Eager to see more. I really love the new ones as well ^_^

[Conzeit]

Well, I'm glad people were motivated enough to make edits on your sprites, they're very neat =) I wouldnt have seen them otherwise, I'm seeing that stupid imageshack yellow frog in your original post =/

I dont really have a crit, I just want to say I love the straightforward look in these, they have a clear volume but they have very pixelly and cartoony things on them like those big shining eyes, hat's off!

[vedsten]

UPDATE!

Incorporated input and added a few chars.
I kinda like the skeleton, but I'm not sure it fit's the others due to the amount of minor details. Any thoughts?
Also, a few WIP enemies made their way in.



@Pyrebros ~ Thanks! also I agree on the banding. Actually when I look at it now, I guess there are still some issues, I'll fix in next upload

@ptoing ~ what what what !? Aliens is getting released afterall? That's fucking excellent news! I never thought it would see the light of day. Thanks a bunch for the edits, I've incorporated the most obvious improvements (and missed some most likely ). You're right about the photoshop thing, and it does cause some color issues, I'll give it a major checkup ones I decide I have enough. Also, it's good to be back!

@Conceit ~ Thanks a lot! I've tried using dropbox for uploading this time, does it work ?

Cheers