Cause I Can't Sing or Dance

Fireworks

My stuff.

Maps
Oldest to newest:

An old cave map for an old hack that I'm now remaking. That means that at some time in the future, this map will be remade. It will be bigger, less linear and overall just a lot better.


I've already re-done this. I'm not sure why I'm posting this actually.


Ditto.


A random route to test some tiles. I only now realize how horrible this map is...meh.


Other than the mountains, I actually like this. My first decent map tbh.


Made it to test Game Maker. Meh. Looks decent I guess.


My best map ever. 'Nuff said.


Made for the GT8 Map-off. Obviously crap because I got 7th place.


Meh. I know about the error.


I guess this is all right...


Too much flowers, take it back.

Sprites
Sprites from old to new:

My fakedex. This will be updated when I feel like it. Please keep in mind that Hamahorn, Monana, Soupato, Fire Dragon and Rocrush were NOT sprited by me. And credit to Jesgrad07 for the dex base.


A PMD mugshot. Obviously crap because it got no comments or favs and only 12 views.

Tiles
Tiles from old to new:

Only thing worth showing here.

That's all. Click images for credits.
 
The Bug/Grass and the Normal/Ghost look really good. I think you should try shading the Fire/Water differently though, that one doesn't look right at all
 
hey man I don't know if you noticed the big thread at the top that said "super spriting and trainer card thread" (or something like that I haven't looked up there in a while) but yeah if you have sprites but not other artwork than they go there, and don't get their own thread.

I mean, sprites are an art form for sure but I think it's to avoid the sort of lazy throwing together of stuff and posting it (sort of like what you just did).

SO do you have some art you can post here? WE CAN STILL SAVE THIS THREAD
 
Zacchaeus said:
The Bug/Grass and the Normal/Ghost look really good. I think you should try shading the Fire/Water differently though, that one doesn't look right at all
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Thanks, I'm gonna redo the Fire/Water one.

wickdaggler said:
hey man I don't know if you noticed the big thread at the top that said "super spriting and trainer card thread" (or something like that I haven't looked up there in a while) but yeah if you have sprites but not other artwork than they go there, and don't get their own thread.

I mean, sprites are an art form for sure but I think it's to avoid the sort of lazy throwing together of stuff and posting it (sort of like what you just did).

SO do you have some art you can post here? WE CAN STILL SAVE THIS THREAD
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I was under the impression that thread was for stuff like fusions and recolours, and not Pokedexes. :\
And the lazy part really offended me. I had to draw these out, and then sprite them completely from scratch, and had to revise them quite a lot. So please don't say I lazily threw these together.
 
naw this thread is fine cos you're making original sprites and not just remixing nintendo's sprites

keep calm and carry on
 
I really wish you would give us all the names, because although I can guess who Hamahorn, Soupato and Vambat are I don't know which Monana is (the Tropius Prevo?) and that still leaves three unnamed.

I also think you should repost them because they're all blurry, as if you resized them or something (and besides, with nine in a row it only juuuuust fits on my 1280 wide screen). Because of the blur, it makes it difficult to give real critique on shading and linework, since it's a little hard to tell what "sharpness" issues may be being hidden blurred pixels.

As for critique, I like where you're going with this, although you may find animating all a more daunting task than you might anticipate (you really have to make them with animation in mind, or you'll have to redo a lot of shading when you start).

I like the cross-eyed look of the Tropius Prevo, but I think it looks like he's got a bowtie on. I really like the look of the grass/bug, normal/ghost and Hamahorn (and especially like the design of Hamahorn).

I actually think Soupato is pretty funny and could have a really interesting animation, but I think that at this point the sprite might have to be completely re-done. As Zacchaeus said, it doesn't look right at all, but it's not all the fault of the shading--it's the underlying perspective. The top looks too tilted forward and too pinched at the left & right sides. Look at stuff like Ludicolo's "hat" in his Gen V backsprite and the surrounding circle on Kilnklang.

The Licky prevo looks ok, but his feet look tilted forward (compare the way they sit on the ground vs. Lickitung & Lickylicky).
 
These sprites are very nice, particularly the Bug/Grass and Lickitung prevo. The Fire/Water looks a bit oddly shaded as previously mentioned, but it looks like a lot of hard work went into these and I like them a lot! Disc'd!
 
wekhter said:
I really wish you would give us all the names, because although I can guess who Hamahorn, Soupato and Vambat are I don't know which Monana is (the Tropius Prevo?) and that still leaves three unnamed.

I also think you should repost them because they're all blurry, as if you resized them or something (and besides, with nine in a row it only juuuuust fits on my 1280 wide screen). Because of the blur, it makes it difficult to give real critique on shading and linework, since it's a little hard to tell what "sharpness" issues may be being hidden blurred pixels.

As for critique, I like where you're going with this, although you may find animating all a more daunting task than you might anticipate (you really have to make them with animation in mind, or you'll have to redo a lot of shading when you start).

I like the cross-eyed look of the Tropius Prevo, but I think it looks like he's got a bowtie on. I really like the look of the grass/bug, normal/ghost and Hamahorn (and especially like the design of Hamahorn).

I actually think Soupato is pretty funny and could have a really interesting animation, but I think that at this point the sprite might have to be completely re-done. As Zacchaeus said, it doesn't look right at all, but it's not all the fault of the shading--it's the underlying perspective. The top looks too tilted forward and too pinched at the left & right sides. Look at stuff like Ludicolo's "hat" in his Gen V backsprite and the surrounding circle on Kilnklang.

The Licky prevo looks ok, but his feet look tilted forward (compare the way they sit on the ground vs. Lickitung & Lickylicky).
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Yeah, sorry about that, I had the names on the old pokedex bases I was using but then when I changed them I forgot to put the names back on. :S
I'll update later with the names.

Again, sorry, somehow Photobucket resized it, I fixed that now. I'm going to keep it nine in a row though, because when I do the starters I want to have them all together, but I'll spoiler them if that's any better.
EDIT: Seems like Smogon does not have spoiler tags...:\

Thanks. I already have an idea for most of their animations.

Thanks, imma redo some parts of Monana.

Same with Soupato. He was originally done for a ROM hack ages ago, and since then I've changed it to a game, so I need to redo him in B/W style.

Yeah, I noticed that and it's being fixed.

Thanks for the cri. I don't get enough of that these days. xD

LevitatingLamprey said:
These sprites are very nice, particularly the Bug/Grass and Lickitung prevo. The Fire/Water looks a bit oddly shaded as previously mentioned, but it looks like a lot of hard work went into these and I like them a lot! Disc'd!
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Thanks :)

New sprite:
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Geodude of my region, based on Stonehenge.
 
To find 'Spoiler' tags (known here as hide tags), click Go Advanced and highlight the text/click the image/s you want to hide and press the little pale yellow button with a - in the middle. The Boldenge sprite is really nice, and while it looks a little awkward to animate, I look forward to seeing its evo! These are great, you deserve more attention! ^_^ *has addiction for sprites* I can't Scratch for sh**!
 
LevitatingLamprey said:
To find 'Spoiler' tags (known here as hide tags), click Go Advanced and highlight the text/click the image/s you want to hide and press the little pale yellow button with a - in the middle. The Boldenge sprite is really nice, and while it looks a little awkward to animate, I look forward to seeing its evo! These are great, you deserve more attention! ^_^ *has addiction for sprites* I can't Scratch for sh**!
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Thanks. I was wondering why I saw spoilers on other threads xD

Sæglópur said:
LOVE the bug/grass and normal/ghost...and the look and idea of Boldenge is brilliant, that's my favorite ^^ great job :)
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Thanks :)

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Here is the pre-evo to my cloakoon, based on a leaf insect. Something about this looks odd to me, so if you know what it is, let me know
 
Fireworks said:
Ersect.png


Here is the pre-evo to my cloakoon, based on a leaf insect. Something about this looks odd to me, so if you know what it is, let me know
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I think the main things that bother you might be the forward facing angle, (most pokemon sprites face the left) the slanted eyes, and/or the small black pixels above the eyes.

Hope I helpd!
 
Time to bring this thread...
B|
Back from the dead.

YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!

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I'll be editing the first post with tons o' fun later today.
Please change thread name to "'Cause I can't sing or dance" btw.
Oh and the Gastly isn't public but if you really want to use PM me.
 
Hey, listen! I think I know what might be odd about the leaf insect. It's the legs. They are kinda in an awkward position. Maybe resprite them to be sharp and pointy? Anyways, this art thread rocks. YOU BETTER KEEP ON SPRITING MAN. IF YOU DON'T I WILL BE SO RAGE... And on that happy note, keep up the good work! :D
 
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