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[WIP] Tiles

on: July 06, 2007, 05:28:53 pm
I think these tiles are coming out kind of lousy.

I made a scene in hope of being able to cut it up and use them as tiles. Didn't work out to well. I think the grass part turned out really bad and the colors are directly out of crayola box. Should I make it more green/brown?

I'm really lost with what to do.

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Re: [WIP] Tiles

Reply #1 on: July 06, 2007, 05:43:40 pm
That cliff is looking really good, and I like the other rock tiles. I'd say just drop the grass altogether, or have small amounts of it; there wouldn't be that much grass growing on rock, especially not bright green grass. But small clumps of low-sat grass could work.

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Re: [WIP] Tiles

Reply #2 on: July 06, 2007, 06:01:14 pm
Almost reminds me of that mock-up by Jad, which is a good thing! I think the problem lies in the colours, the grass is just green and the earth is just brown. While this is pretty much correct in real life, it doesn't make for very intersting graphics. I would suggest including a variety colours in there.

In fact lets look at Jad's: http://www.wayofthepixel.net/pixelation/index.php?topic=2465.0

See how the rocks have a sort of yellowish tint to them, and grass is also a little easier on the eye. We need a mood, an atmosphere, something more than just green grass and brown earth.

I think there's good potential here though.  :)

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Re: [WIP] Tiles

Reply #3 on: July 06, 2007, 08:54:46 pm
I saw his an loved his. I'd really like to keep the grass if I can so I changed the colors to fit a bit. I think I'll continue to play with the color ramps.

Maybe I should add vines or something to show plant life could easily exist here.
Any ideas, C+C and edits are welcome.

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Re: [WIP] Tiles

Reply #4 on: July 06, 2007, 08:56:11 pm
That grass is wayyyy too green in my opinion.

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Re: [WIP] Tiles

Reply #5 on: July 06, 2007, 09:23:27 pm
Quick Edit:


Thanks Ben, I think it looks much better. Not too green anymore?

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Re: [WIP] Tiles

Reply #6 on: July 07, 2007, 12:18:14 am
Oh yeah, its looking better, ground looks a tad too bright though, tone down the brightest color.
« Last Edit: July 07, 2007, 12:20:26 am by bengoshia »

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Re: [WIP] Tiles

Reply #7 on: July 07, 2007, 02:48:38 am
I see absolutely no reason why the grass should not be lively green.
It is done in so many games I don't think yours should be any different.

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Re: [WIP] Tiles

Reply #8 on: July 07, 2007, 10:54:34 am
I think it just helps set the mood more is all, since it kind of has that 'dark' look.

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Re: [WIP] Tiles

Reply #9 on: July 07, 2007, 11:32:51 am
I don't really see anything that sets a 'dark' mood. The only thing dark is the use of a lot of dark brown to fill space, and that's typical in many platformers.