[WIP] RPG Sprite Template

[straypixels]

Hi all!

I used to post Waaaaaaaaaaaay back in the way, long before Wayofthepixel, and, frankly, I miss it ^_^ It's good to be back.

I've started working on my pixel art again and I'm hoping to get some crits. I'm working on an RPG (and a couple of platformers ) in my spare time for grins and giggles, but there's something about my base sprite that's just bugging the heck out of me.


muscled male

I can't figure out what's bother me on it, or how to fix it. I want to get the form settled before I try to start shading, since it will change the shading Help a brotha out? ^_^

stray...

EDIT:
Progress Animation:

[AlexHW]

the lower half of the guy doesnt seem to be angled like the rest of him. instead, the lower half looks more like its taken from a frontal view.
try angling his pelvis more so that the curve of the waistband curves more. make his feet point out more as if you're looking down on them..

[Quake]

Also, it's JPG

Save as .png.

What exactly is the angle, meant to be?

3/4 top down? or what..

[straypixels]

Stupid Photobucket... it's actually a BMP, but it converted it without asking me Oh well. Here's an updated version of the stocky body. Is this looking better? 3/4ths, typical RPG angle (FF, or Chrono Trigger look)

[straypixels]

Okay, I've got a little bit more progress done, but I'm not sure how I feel about the shading. I think it's a little too... light. Could someone help me out? Crits NEEDED and wanted ^_^

[Conzeit]

you mean this is NOT made as a commentary on Helm's muscle baby topic.....you've got to be kidding me!

uhm, if yo mean to be serious I'd reccomend to make him less wide and have longer legs, then drop the baby face. also use some contrast...make your shadows darker and...keep your lights the way they are.

[straypixels]

What muscle baby topic?

I'll tweak the shadows later on and repost.

[Conzeit]

http://www.wayofthepixel.net/pixelation/index.php?topic=7301.0 your dude really looks like a buffed up baby to me

[Sherman Gill]

I think that's because the head is large. Shrink the head and it will look more 'adult'.

[straypixels]

Here's the latest version... I really don't like his head now, but I'm not sure what to do with it... oppinions?