Tom_Of_Wesnoth attempts 'Art'
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Tom_Of_Wesnoth attempts 'Art'
Eight years ago, I attempted Wesnoth art for the first time. It didn't go well.
Eight years later, I'm trying again. I'm starting slow, with some simple frankenpack units. Let's hope I'm better than I was last time.
Eight years later, I'm trying again. I'm starting slow, with some simple frankenpack units. Let's hope I'm better than I was last time.
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Re: Tom_Of_Wesnoth attempts 'Art'
I've decided to revisit my terrible old 'War of the Guards' idea from eight years ago (http://forums.wesnoth.org/viewtopic.php ... 1&p=254530). Not for any real reason, I just thought it might be fun to try to adapt it into something that isn't terrible. For that reason I've tried to make a South Orc 'Macer':
Critique is welcomed and wanted.
Critique is welcomed and wanted.
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Re: Tom_Of_Wesnoth attempts 'Art'
... what...is that thing from 8 years ago.
8 years on, you've definitely have improved. The frankens aren't bad, but the right leg of the elf looks really blurry and hard to read.
8 years on, you've definitely have improved. The frankens aren't bad, but the right leg of the elf looks really blurry and hard to read.
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Re: Tom_Of_Wesnoth attempts 'Art'
The leg is like that in the frankenstine pack I used, for some reason. I've tried to fix it:
I made a Guard Trainee:
I made a Guard Trainee:
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Re: Tom_Of_Wesnoth attempts 'Art'
Hey Tom,
You were before my time, but not far enough that I didn't see you in action when I was a lurker. I remember the random help tips on the title screen used to quote the "Tome of Wesnoth". For a long while now though, it's random characters from mainline campaigns that are quoted. In my most idle moments, I wondered if there was any sort of connection.
Anyhow, back on topic:
Are you just trying to get sprites for use in something, like that "War of the Guards"? Or is this a general digital art exercise? I ask because the cut&paste packs are nice for making practical image files to use, if that is your goal. But if you are trying to learn the obscure and mystical practice of pixel art, it's not worth much. So, what is your goal?
You were before my time, but not far enough that I didn't see you in action when I was a lurker. I remember the random help tips on the title screen used to quote the "Tome of Wesnoth". For a long while now though, it's random characters from mainline campaigns that are quoted. In my most idle moments, I wondered if there was any sort of connection.
Anyhow, back on topic:
Are you just trying to get sprites for use in something, like that "War of the Guards"? Or is this a general digital art exercise? I ask because the cut&paste packs are nice for making practical image files to use, if that is your goal. But if you are trying to learn the obscure and mystical practice of pixel art, it's not worth much. So, what is your goal?
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Re: Tom_Of_Wesnoth attempts 'Art'
I am planning to make 'War of the Guards', but I'm also trying to improve my pixel art. They're not just frankenstines, I am making other minor changes and trying to gradually make each unit more unique and less of a frankenstine. The South Orc Grunt, for example, I modified the helmet, skirt, legs and mace.
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Re: Tom_Of_Wesnoth attempts 'Art'
The leg is much better now.
The second franken is also pretty good. Only problem is it looks like he's gonna tip over at any second.
The second franken is also pretty good. Only problem is it looks like he's gonna tip over at any second.
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Re: Tom_Of_Wesnoth attempts 'Art'
I really like your units, only two little things you could do better.
1. The South Orc doesn't look so 'muscular' like other orcs. There is something weird on his hip, I can hardly say what.
2. If you compare your elf to the others, I think he is a bit to tall.
I think you did well with your units. Go on improving them.
1. The South Orc doesn't look so 'muscular' like other orcs. There is something weird on his hip, I can hardly say what.
2. If you compare your elf to the others, I think he is a bit to tall.
I think you did well with your units. Go on improving them.
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1. The South Orc is only a level one, so he's not meant to be too muscular. I'm not sure what you mean about the hip.
2. The Elf is a bit tall, yes. I've tried to make him a bit shorter:
2. The Elf is a bit tall, yes. I've tried to make him a bit shorter:
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I think the elf is much better now.
About the orc: I meant that the body and the legs doesn't fit so good. I can't say what really isn't so good.
About the orc: I meant that the body and the legs doesn't fit so good. I can't say what really isn't so good.
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Does it look better or worse now? Also, what do you think about the different way I've done the eyes this time?
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Anyone?
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I think the orc is right now but I don't really like the eyes.
It looks like they were glowing and I think if someone has a helmet on his head, you can't see the eyes behind.
It looks like they were glowing and I think if someone has a helmet on his head, you can't see the eyes behind.
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Yes, i liked the old eyes better too.
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Re: Tom_Of_Wesnoth attempts 'Art'
The old eyes and new legs it is, then! I think this version should be the final one. Any more changes to make or I am done here?
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