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Offline uridicy

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Re: Fat dragon pixel!

Reply #20 on: April 30, 2007, 04:46:54 pm
This guy is just adorable. He's got great personality.

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Re: Fat dragon pixel!

Reply #21 on: April 30, 2007, 08:10:17 pm
+ i chose to dither because it adds to the scaly texture

err...  no it doesnt?

i prefer the non dithered version.

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Re: Fat dragon pixel!

Reply #22 on: May 02, 2007, 07:24:13 am
tacky yes it does...  and i dont care if you prefer non dither

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Re: Fat dragon pixel!

Reply #23 on: May 02, 2007, 12:38:07 pm
Guys, this is starting to sound like a playground fight, we all have stylistic tastes it's what makes us individuals. 

Dither doesn't add to the scaley texture - its just looks a bit more messy.  This cartoony dragon does not need overly texturised surfaces, going down the clean aa'd route would be a wise move for this piece.  If you do want a textured piece, i would suggest studiying other pixelart dragons, and real lizards and you will see that dither is rarely used to create the main scale patterns.

i would also suggest losing some of the contrast, especially on the face.  The arms also look very pillowey.

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Re: Fat dragon pixel!

Reply #24 on: May 02, 2007, 05:21:02 pm



Looking at this picture, atm i prefer the right hand, original version. In that area the texture seems perfect to give a leathery, aged skin look. I must admit, it doesn't work so well on the rest of the image, but if worked upon i think it could be great. Presleys edit is great, and could be a good route to take if you just want to practice your shapes and forms for the moment.

All i have to say.  :y:

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Re: Fat dragon pixel!

Reply #25 on: May 02, 2007, 05:44:29 pm
I'm of the opinion that you should always dither last, after you have >all< the shading and forms blocked out.
Dither isn't really suitable for eyes either.

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Re: Fat dragon pixel!

Reply #26 on: May 02, 2007, 08:15:24 pm
larwick has the right idea i think he knows what im aiming for when ive finished all the shading im going to put touches to it anyways,
, remember its not finished lol

and like i said i was on a learning curve  and my style is much too like presleys rendition of it i respect what your saying though ^.^

but id prefer it if people would make some criticism about its shape because im not too sure what going on with the neck area and cant work it out
« Last Edit: May 02, 2007, 08:18:24 pm by jedzed »

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Re: Fat dragon pixel!

Reply #27 on: August 04, 2007, 08:15:49 pm
Here it is all finished done and dusted ^.^ took me QUITE a while i couldnt of done it without larwicks help  ;D

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Re: Fat dragon pixel!

Reply #28 on: August 04, 2007, 11:34:29 pm
His nose and mouth confuse the crap outa me  :mean: what is going on there, his tongue is green at the bottom and doesnt even come out of his mouth
The teeth/horns seem to be their own bit, not comming from the mouth area (is it meant to be like this)

I do like the wonky nostrels tho  :D

I also like how he has man boobs.

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Re: Fat dragon pixel!

Reply #29 on: August 05, 2007, 10:01:17 am
 :blind:
« Last Edit: August 05, 2007, 10:40:00 am by jedzed »