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CAP 9 CAP 9 - Sprite Submissions
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OK, second attempt. I realize now that it did kind of look like a hot dog in a sand box, so thanks for the critique guys. Shortened and thinned the tail. I also fixed the pattern on the hands and took out the highlights. I'm definitely seeing now the advantages of having a popping-out pose. Please critique.
I made the eye bigger so it looks more like the original art. Also made the dirt mound slightly bigger. Hope the colors are all right.
Will work on the shiny versions tomorrow
Still can't see Doug's sprite. :[
Nice one, aragornbird. By far my favourite sprite submission so far.
You know what, I've felt that your contributions to CAP have been great. First, the awesome art (that should've won, imo), and now, this! Good job :chaos:
I completed the shading, base coloring, and details on my front sprite. I still haven't consolidated all the stray colors yet. But this should be getting close to complete for the front sprite.
Doug, it seems to me like the horn is off-center and ought to be shifted to the left some, but otherwise liking it. In fact I'm liking alot of them; this is my favorite part of the CaP process.
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A continuing WIP. I want it to fit in with the official sprites. I also ended up changing the color pallet to better match the original. How's it looking?
A continuing WIP. I want it to fit in with the official sprites. I also ended up changing the color pallet to better match the original. How's it looking?
It seems to me like the horn's not going the same angle as the head. Either that or it's smaller than in the front sprite.
Edit: This was before chaos' post was edited... lol.
Edit: This was before chaos' post was edited... lol.
I decided to experiment with a sprite pose that looks bulky, but could justify that 95 speed we gave it. Here's my first shot at it:
I imagine this pokemon tunneling through the ground at great speed, like whales swim through the water -- giving it the ability to "leap" out of the ground. So I referred to some pictures of killer whales jumping out of the water, and noticed that they often roll over to the side in mid air. Here's a few pics I found:
I think this kind of leap is characteristic of big bulky water animals -- as opposed to say, dolphins which leap straight out and dive in head first. So my sprite is intended to invoke the feeling of the pokemon leaping out of the ground while rolling a bit on its side. The arms are spread out wide to connote action. I used foreshortening and smooth curves to imply speed, hopefully without sacrificing bulk.
I'm debating trying to open the mouth, but that introduces a lot of complexity and detail, that I'm a little hesitant to tackle. I'm also not sure I want this to look ferocious. I already did that on my other sprite. With this one, I want it to bring out the serious side of Dark typing, not the angry side.
I like this sprite better than my other -- mainly because I can imagine seeing this next to other pokemon sprites, more readily than my other one. But, I'm curious to hear your feedback on my change in direction here.
I imagine this pokemon tunneling through the ground at great speed, like whales swim through the water -- giving it the ability to "leap" out of the ground. So I referred to some pictures of killer whales jumping out of the water, and noticed that they often roll over to the side in mid air. Here's a few pics I found:
I think this kind of leap is characteristic of big bulky water animals -- as opposed to say, dolphins which leap straight out and dive in head first. So my sprite is intended to invoke the feeling of the pokemon leaping out of the ground while rolling a bit on its side. The arms are spread out wide to connote action. I used foreshortening and smooth curves to imply speed, hopefully without sacrificing bulk.
I'm debating trying to open the mouth, but that introduces a lot of complexity and detail, that I'm a little hesitant to tackle. I'm also not sure I want this to look ferocious. I already did that on my other sprite. With this one, I want it to bring out the serious side of Dark typing, not the angry side.
I like this sprite better than my other -- mainly because I can imagine seeing this next to other pokemon sprites, more readily than my other one. But, I'm curious to hear your feedback on my change in direction here.
:)
So, I have now finised the Male Front for my submission. I picked the colors because I thought that they helped embody the dark type feel. Most of them were based on other Pokemon's colors. Example: The gray-green came originally from Ttar, and after some gray-shifting and darkening, the result is shown on its hands and back. So, tell me what you think about it, while I work on the Shiny color scheme. Oh ya, and Female Front is just going to lose the scars.
^Remember, C+C is highly smiled upon.^
So, I have now finised the Male Front for my submission. I picked the colors because I thought that they helped embody the dark type feel. Most of them were based on other Pokemon's colors. Example: The gray-green came originally from Ttar, and after some gray-shifting and darkening, the result is shown on its hands and back. So, tell me what you think about it, while I work on the Shiny color scheme. Oh ya, and Female Front is just going to lose the scars.
^Remember, C+C is highly smiled upon.^
This is the front one, correct?
^Remember, C+C is highly smiled upon.^
If it is, where's the front. The front sprite is used to show the determining charateristics of the sprite; which in this case, is the head. From the position you chose, we only see the bottom, which detracts from the head, where most of the detail is centered (the scars, the eyes, etc...) Also the horn looks slightly off balance. Change the angle slightly to the right.
EDIT:
A continuing WIP. I want it to fit in with the official sprites. I also ended up changing the color pallet to better match the original. How's it looking?
Excellent! Just add the details! Your Backsprite now looks better. I really like the eyes expression.
I cleaned up the tail drill, worked on the eye a bit, and added scars for the male version:
Tentative lineart:
The hand to our left is off, but other than that I'm pretty satisfied. Anything else I should work on before I color? Thanks.
The hand to our left is off, but other than that I'm pretty satisfied. Anything else I should work on before I color? Thanks.
So, I have now finised the Male Front for my submission. I picked the colors because I thought that they helped embody the dark type feel. Most of them were based on other Pokemon's colors. Example: The gray-green came originally from Ttar, and after some gray-shifting and darkening, the result is shown on its hands and back. So, tell me what you think about it, while I work on the Shiny color scheme. Oh ya, and Female Front is just going to lose the scars.
^Remember, C+C is highly smiled upon.^
Awsome job, my favourite together with Cartoon´s, even though i really think that you should show the head a little bit more if not you have no chance at winning and tht is really bad since you have an awsome sprite
Here we go again...
@ Chaoscrippler: Goodness, how could I have missed commenting upon your set until now? You've been doing a good job on it. Ah well, anyways... I must say that you picked your color scheme for both the regular sprites and the shiney sprites well. You are also making good
My concern about the front sprites comes from the posing. I cannot say that I am terribly keen on it. While it is not so dynamic that it is inconsistant with the official sprites, I think that this sprite would be better off with its tail still in the ground while the rest of him is sticking out the way the rest of him is positioned.
Meanwhile, the drill on the back sprite's face seems a little large to me. Could you make that a couple of pixels or so thinner?
@ aragorn-bird: I'm really liking how this one is comming out. As I've told several other people, the slightly pastel color scheme fits this fellow since Cyzir used pastel shades for this guy's skin (barring the scars) in his original color scheme.
I have a couple of minor notes about your sprite, however. First of all, I think that the dirt mound this guy is comming out of is a little too small. It looks more like he is stuck and hollering at his opponent "quit attacking me and get me the fuck outta this hole" or something along those lines. As humorous as the idea is, I'm pretty sure that was not what you were going for.
Also, you're missing a scar on his shoulder, methinks.
@ Doug-Just-Doug: I can see what you're going for in this new pose for your sprite. It's a wonderful idea and the coloring so far is looking good.
That said, I would have to tell you that I prefer the other sprite you were working on. It's entirely your choice as to which one you go with, obviously. Just thought I'd say.
@ Xandzero2: So far, yours and Wyverii's are my favorites. I am totally in love with the bright but not too bold color scheme that you chose for this guy and the take on the earth mound is different from the other earth mounds that the other people have used so far, making it a little more unique.
I am a little on the fence on whether or not you should tilt his head down more so that we can see his face. On one hand, a lot of people would like to see his face and I am in concurance with that. The flipside to that is not doing so makes him seem a little more imposing. Perhaps you could tilt his head downwards, compare it with the one you have already made, and see which one is better.
All in all, you guys are making great progress and I really like what I am seeing here.
@ Chaoscrippler: Goodness, how could I have missed commenting upon your set until now? You've been doing a good job on it. Ah well, anyways... I must say that you picked your color scheme for both the regular sprites and the shiney sprites well. You are also making good
My concern about the front sprites comes from the posing. I cannot say that I am terribly keen on it. While it is not so dynamic that it is inconsistant with the official sprites, I think that this sprite would be better off with its tail still in the ground while the rest of him is sticking out the way the rest of him is positioned.
Meanwhile, the drill on the back sprite's face seems a little large to me. Could you make that a couple of pixels or so thinner?
@ aragorn-bird: I'm really liking how this one is comming out. As I've told several other people, the slightly pastel color scheme fits this fellow since Cyzir used pastel shades for this guy's skin (barring the scars) in his original color scheme.
I have a couple of minor notes about your sprite, however. First of all, I think that the dirt mound this guy is comming out of is a little too small. It looks more like he is stuck and hollering at his opponent "quit attacking me and get me the fuck outta this hole" or something along those lines. As humorous as the idea is, I'm pretty sure that was not what you were going for.
Also, you're missing a scar on his shoulder, methinks.
@ Doug-Just-Doug: I can see what you're going for in this new pose for your sprite. It's a wonderful idea and the coloring so far is looking good.
That said, I would have to tell you that I prefer the other sprite you were working on. It's entirely your choice as to which one you go with, obviously. Just thought I'd say.
@ Xandzero2: So far, yours and Wyverii's are my favorites. I am totally in love with the bright but not too bold color scheme that you chose for this guy and the take on the earth mound is different from the other earth mounds that the other people have used so far, making it a little more unique.
I am a little on the fence on whether or not you should tilt his head down more so that we can see his face. On one hand, a lot of people would like to see his face and I am in concurance with that. The flipside to that is not doing so makes him seem a little more imposing. Perhaps you could tilt his head downwards, compare it with the one you have already made, and see which one is better.
All in all, you guys are making great progress and I really like what I am seeing here.
Well here is the smooth front and back normals.
Give me tips on to better it.
For some reason, the first one looks like it's tired, and is yawning or something. I don't know about anyone else, but I'd like it if you made it look more alert.
I really like your sprite, but I do think that the brown is to "light", perhaps experimenting with darker ones?I cleaned up the tail drill, worked on the eye a bit, and added scars for the male version:
Well I made eye edits to make it seem angry, awoke, and ready.
The eye edits are an improvement over the original, good job.
The right "flipper" on the backsprite shouldn't have all the fingers so clearly defined, from the angle there would almost certainly be some overlap. Also the red for the tongue and eyes is a little overpowering.
Otherwise a very nice sprite, and an excellent choice of pose.
:)
Tilted the head down a bit. You guys can compare them and tell me what you think. Not really sure which I like better honestly. S, leaving it to you guys. Maybe if I can figure out how to do one, the less-liked sprite can be the second frame of an animation. :)
^And remember, C+C is highly smiled upon.^
EDIT: Here's a possible Shiny if enough peeps like it. ;)
NOTE: even though it uses the head-down pose, it does not mean I am using that pose yet. I honestly think I might like head-up better, but If I did use it, I'd need to fix the eye, for sure.
Tilted the head down a bit. You guys can compare them and tell me what you think. Not really sure which I like better honestly. S, leaving it to you guys. Maybe if I can figure out how to do one, the less-liked sprite can be the second frame of an animation. :)
^And remember, C+C is highly smiled upon.^
EDIT: Here's a possible Shiny if enough peeps like it. ;)
NOTE: even though it uses the head-down pose, it does not mean I am using that pose yet. I honestly think I might like head-up better, but If I did use it, I'd need to fix the eye, for sure.
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