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CAP 4 CAP 4 - Sprite Submissions
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This change made this my favorite submission.
Just here to say, because of sudden illness I won't be able to look at a static computer screen for long periods of time without getting headaches and probably won't recover before the poll. I won't be able to work any more on what i've done but you guys can keep criting it if you want, it's just I can't really act on it.
I'd like to say, Doug, you have one hell of a sprite and if this wasn't Pokemon i'd probably lose hands down (oh god shoot me for that one). One thing that you've used is a very slight aerial perspective which though never used in Pokemon is very impressive in a sprite. Kudos.
I'd like to say, Doug, you have one hell of a sprite and if this wasn't Pokemon i'd probably lose hands down (oh god shoot me for that one). One thing that you've used is a very slight aerial perspective which though never used in Pokemon is very impressive in a sprite. Kudos.
My new one, I rather like this guy- quite a bit more than my other versions (other than EM/NP, although most people don't want it in ; ; (seriously guys, it doesn't even have to be under just my name! D:)). Though, I suppose he no longer stands much of a chance, with DJD, Wyverii, and EM's sprites running around getting all the love. Ah well, who knows?
EDIT: Genesis of Oblivion, it isn't like that, they aren't the same. I redid the shading on EM's completely from scratch, and added a few of my own edits, then EM used the shading on my version as a guideline and redid the shading himself.
Dug, definitely keep the robotic stare eyes. The other approach looks too bland, in my opinion.
And if you are willing to experiment with a bigger head, it might make it better. But I'm not sure at all, it's only a suggestion if you want to toy around with that idea. I like it already, but maybe bigger will be better.
And if you are willing to experiment with a bigger head, it might make it better. But I'm not sure at all, it's only a suggestion if you want to toy around with that idea. I like it already, but maybe bigger will be better.
To be honest Doug, I think your sprite is really fine as it is and that enlarging the head will make the "arms" too short-looking. At this point, I think that yours is the best front sprite and unless something changes in the time between now and the poll, you've got my vote. It's really great, much better than it was when it started out.
Thanks! I'd noticed that the hands were a bit small just before reading your post actually, so I fixed it, hopefully:
Wow! It's amazing what a difference the new face made. The face occupies relatively few pixels in the sprite, but it obviously made a big impact in how people perceive the sprite. I'm glad people think it is an improvement. I like it a lot better too!
The feedback on the eyes seems to indicate a preference for the "piercing stare". With an ability like Vital Spirit, I think the "eyes wide open" look is actually more appropriate now.
Here's the new full set of front sprites:
I normally don't like changing my art based on suggestions, but I have taken a completely different approach on this sprite. I have tried to keep an open mind about all suggestions, no matter how small, and try to incorporate as much of it into the sprite as possible. Since the base design is not my own, I think I am detached enough to not take any feedback personally and simply keep revising it over and over. When I look at how much better this sprite has become, as a result of taking suggestions, it's surprising. I normally don't work this way, but it's been a lot of fun! Thanks to everyone who has given me suggestions for improvement.
The feedback on the eyes seems to indicate a preference for the "piercing stare". With an ability like Vital Spirit, I think the "eyes wide open" look is actually more appropriate now.
Here's the new full set of front sprites:
I normally don't like changing my art based on suggestions, but I have taken a completely different approach on this sprite. I have tried to keep an open mind about all suggestions, no matter how small, and try to incorporate as much of it into the sprite as possible. Since the base design is not my own, I think I am detached enough to not take any feedback personally and simply keep revising it over and over. When I look at how much better this sprite has become, as a result of taking suggestions, it's surprising. I normally don't work this way, but it's been a lot of fun! Thanks to everyone who has given me suggestions for improvement.
I like it, though in my opinion the arms look too thin ( sorry if i did grammar errors) Hes confuse too, with 19037568287643 balls and 230859206487 stick-arms. But i still like it. And your backsprite is the best, along with Wiverii (but she stole yor idea of the belt connection)
EDIT: Just saw your new DJD.... IT`S VEEERY GOOD GUY, CONGRATS! But i still dont like much the back hands, this pokemon have a lot of charisma, making guns with his hand, closing his hand to make a punch, doing the-thing-dont-know-how-its-called-but-its-like-a-closed-hand-with-thumb-open, etc.... i think you could explore this
the hands in the very back (both sets) of the non shiny sprite should have more black in their outline, and both sets of the front hands should have lighter outlines.Wow! It's amazing what a difference the new face made. The face occupies relatively few pixels in the sprite, but it obviously made a big impact in how people perceive the sprite. I'm glad people think it is an improvement. I like it a lot better too!
The feedback on the eyes seems to indicate a preference for the "piercing stare". With an ability like Vital Spirit, I think the "eyes wide open" look is actually more appropriate now.
Here's the new full set of front sprites:
I normally don't like changing my art based on suggestions, but I have taken a completely different approach on this sprite. I have tried to keep an open mind about all suggestions, no matter how small, and try to incorporate as much of it into the sprite as possible. Since the base design is not my own, I think I am detached enough to not take any feedback personally and simply keep revising it over and over. When I look at how much better this sprite has become, as a result of taking suggestions, it's surprising. I normally don't work this way, but it's been a lot of fun! Thanks to everyone who has given me suggestions for improvement.
his two front hands have a strong attractiveness which takes away from the other well made hands. basically, if i just stare at this picture i see the hands, but my vision kind of puts the other stuff aside.
the reason for this is the black outline
I think Doug's sprite has really improved an incredible amount, and is definitely one of the top contenders now, but I'm still going to go with Wyverii's. To me, her sprite looks the most believable and realistic to the game, not to mention I feel it really captures the original feel of the DLL. It's also just one of the clearest ones in terms of what's going on with all the arms, which is why I don't like Elevator Music's very much, because there are just joints and hands all over the place. So yeah, there have been some really great sprites, but I still think Wyverii's is by far the best.
Doug, I was just staring at your sprite and the amount of detail in some of those hands is seriously crazy. I'm immensely impressed.
I'm seriously conflicted between you and Wyverii
I'm seriously conflicted between you and Wyverii
Hey guys! This may be my first post, but I've been lurking around the CaP forums for a while! I decided that my spriting abilities aren't completely horrible, so I whipped these up.
I'm taking suggestions on improvements as well as shiny colorations. The difference from male to female is the drill bit size. I hope I can compete with all these amazing sprites!
I'm taking suggestions on improvements as well as shiny colorations. The difference from male to female is the drill bit size. I hope I can compete with all these amazing sprites!
Yeah look at some real pokemon sprites, in general black outlines are used for shadow and colored outlines are used in light.
;_;
Here's my recent sprite. I tweaked the drill as Lusantian suggested.
EDIT: Tweaked the body size as Fishin suggested. I'll do the limbs and UberMunch's suggestions later, I need sleep.
compared to
(the old one)
Any additional tweaks needed?
Oh, and I've been testing shiny schemes. I really need some suggestions here, as I've done a funky shiny and a Mudkip shiny so far, and I don't want to do a black shiny.
;_;
Suggestions would really be appreciated because I'm horrible at choosing color schemes.
Here's my recent sprite. I tweaked the drill as Lusantian suggested.
EDIT: Tweaked the body size as Fishin suggested. I'll do the limbs and UberMunch's suggestions later, I need sleep.
Any additional tweaks needed?
Oh, and I've been testing shiny schemes. I really need some suggestions here, as I've done a funky shiny and a Mudkip shiny so far, and I don't want to do a black shiny.
;_;
Suggestions would really be appreciated because I'm horrible at choosing color schemes.
I usually don't like to nitpick Cyzir, but I will cause yours is one of my favorites and if it'll get it more votes... :)
I know it is not very original but... I think it would be nice if the hand that is a fist was actually pointing like a gun. You shouldn't change the position. Just add a finger coming up in the back and the tip of a thumb. That would really add that "special" feel since it's a special attacker.
I don't know if it is supposed to look like it is going down-hill, but it kinda does. If you were to lower (pixel wise) the back feet, it would look alot better IMO. ...unless you wanted it to look that way.
As for shiny colors, I always thought it would look good with the color scheme of a poison dart frog.
I don't mean to come off seeming like yours isn't good (in fact just the opposite). I really like yours and it is up there with Dougs in the top. Hopefully this was helpful.
I know it is not very original but... I think it would be nice if the hand that is a fist was actually pointing like a gun. You shouldn't change the position. Just add a finger coming up in the back and the tip of a thumb. That would really add that "special" feel since it's a special attacker.
I don't know if it is supposed to look like it is going down-hill, but it kinda does. If you were to lower (pixel wise) the back feet, it would look alot better IMO. ...unless you wanted it to look that way.
As for shiny colors, I always thought it would look good with the color scheme of a poison dart frog.
I don't mean to come off seeming like yours isn't good (in fact just the opposite). I really like yours and it is up there with Dougs in the top. Hopefully this was helpful.
The body does look a bit big to me. In the original art piece it's a bit smaller in appearance than most of the hands, while in your sprite it's a bit bigger. The connection areas where the legs meet the body seem a little too crowded, too - the legs looking very thin was something I'd always liked about the design. It looks very good overall, though, nice job.CyzirVisheen said:
Ok, I think I have the majority of posing issues fixed, the head is smaller yet again and the eyes and hand positions have changed.
I'll probably start shading soon so tell me what you guy think of the pose/composition.
I love the color scheme on the left, while the one on the right is more "poisony." But considering its a shiny, it really doesn't need to stick to its type colors, so I'd go with the one on the left, if only because its more eye catching and fun.Here's my recent sprite. I tweaked the drill as Lusantian suggested.
EDIT: Tweaked the body size as Fishin suggested. I'll do the limbs and UberMunch's suggestions later, I need sleep.
compared to(the old one)
Any additional tweaks needed?
Oh, and I've been testing shiny schemes. I really need some suggestions here, as I've done a funky shiny and a Mudkip shiny so far, and I don't want to do a black shiny.
;_;
Suggestions would really be appreciated because I'm horrible at choosing color schemes.
cyzir, did you take a look at my edit?
I've been experimenting with a new shiny coloring scheme for my sprite. It might not be what you expect, but I think it looks pretty cool.
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I have not decided on my shiny coloring yet. Up to now, I've had a black shiny. I like black a whole lot. But, I wanted to try out some other colors, and I stumbled upon white. I actually experimented with a variety of color combos with white - click here to see them. I think the one shown above is really crisp and cool. Maybe it's just the "newness" of it...
I'm open to feedback on this new shiny color scheme. If you think it is a bad idea, I'll stick with black. Here is my black shiny.
I have not decided on my shiny coloring yet. Up to now, I've had a black shiny. I like black a whole lot. But, I wanted to try out some other colors, and I stumbled upon white. I actually experimented with a variety of color combos with white - click here to see them. I think the one shown above is really crisp and cool. Maybe it's just the "newness" of it...
I'm open to feedback on this new shiny color scheme. If you think it is a bad idea, I'll stick with black. Here is my black shiny.
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