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Floating Island & House [WIP]

on: August 03, 2016, 02:50:09 pm


It is supposed to be somewhat cartoony,however I am unsure if the dirt tiles fit in with that theme, and if not, what does.

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Re: Floating Island & House [WIP]

Reply #1 on: August 03, 2016, 08:31:13 pm
Try something simplified and chunky. Earthbound might be good inspiration.
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Re: Floating Island & House [WIP]

Reply #2 on: August 04, 2016, 05:15:42 pm
Tried to make it chunky and came up with these, not sure about them:





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Re: Floating Island & House [WIP]

Reply #3 on: August 04, 2016, 07:05:34 pm
And yet another here:



Not sure if its an improvement or not...

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Re: Floating Island & House [WIP]

Reply #4 on: August 04, 2016, 07:34:16 pm
In my very humble and inexperienced opinion this is a definite improvement. I think one thing to consider might be that the rocks seem to be a very similar color to some of the elements of the house. The piece might be better served by desaturating the rocks in the ground a bit.

Again, I am pretty new to pixel art, so take this with a grain of salt.

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Re: Floating Island & House [WIP]

Reply #5 on: August 04, 2016, 09:00:45 pm
And yet another here:



Not sure if its an improvement or not...

I think you should possibly try to add some more elements in there. Things like Roots, Pebbles, etc. Not all rocks look the same and there's much more in the ground than just rocks so trying to show some of that stuff could add more variety into it.

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Re: Floating Island & House [WIP]

Reply #6 on: August 04, 2016, 09:22:15 pm
I was actually about to suggest much the same as Infinity!
I added some stuff to this to make it more visually interesting, like a sidewalk and grass. I was going for a sort of "torn out of the earth" look too, so some iron bars holding up dessicated chunks of sidewalk felt like a good addition for that.
I got kind of lazy on the rocky bits below, but hopefully what I was doing still gives you some ideas!
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Re: Floating Island & House [WIP]

Reply #7 on: August 04, 2016, 10:10:06 pm
I was actually about to suggest much the same as Infinity!
I added some stuff to this to make it more visually interesting, like a sidewalk and grass. I was going for a sort of "torn out of the earth" look too, so some iron bars holding up dessicated chunks of sidewalk felt like a good addition for that.
I got kind of lazy on the rocky bits below, but hopefully what I was doing still gives you some ideas!

Exactly what I was going for! If Coldmage takes it even further it could become an even more beautiful piece of art!

One idea I also have is that you could throw in some sort water coming from somewhere, whether it be some drops coming from under the island, or even a sort of river running off the side of the landmass itself; though you would need to make the island bigger which is only if you wish to expand the size of the design itself which is up to you! If you did so, you could possible rather/also throw in a tree or too to help lighten up the atmosphere! Just some suggestions. I believe they could help create a more beautiful atmosphere.  ;D

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Re: Floating Island & House [WIP]

Reply #8 on: August 05, 2016, 01:09:46 am
Thanks for both of your critique!





The biggest thing I don't like about this version is the tree. Any advice?

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Re: Floating Island & House [WIP]

Reply #9 on: August 05, 2016, 01:48:04 am
Thanks for both of your critique!





The biggest thing I don't like about this version is the tree. Any advice?

I think it's beautiful. I agree though maybe its best without the tree :)

I love the drip of water though! Nicely done.