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Title: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 18, 2010, 08:30:53 PM
My First Sprite Called Stone Bird
What Do you think
(http://i47.tinypic.com/4imoet.jpg)
(http://i45.tinypic.com/9ko0hw.jpg)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/hvyvs2.png)
(http://i48.tinypic.com/262a5ua.jpg)
(http://i47.tinypic.com/21b7uyt.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/21liuyf.jpg)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/sc5951.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/euhppf.jpg)
(http://i50.tinypic.com/29mal2e.png)
(http://i47.tinypic.com/140ajcp.jpg)
(http://i50.tinypic.com/4zvt6t.png)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/jaa0ro.jpg)
(http://i45.tinypic.com/k15cty.png)
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2rner1y.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/34rh9n7.jpg)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/o7skxw.jpg)
i will try to Animate it But remeber this my First
=D Hope you like it I will make more
Sword Was to hard for me >_<
Flag Idea: I think We should Add Flags Cause we got Only two equipments
Why not One more A Flag
New Idea:What About Sets we customize our Stick And the lazer eyes i got in my stick
is a weapon
Good New Sword I got a very good tip to make swords
and i added PNG Like you guys said
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: wrinkles on January 18, 2010, 08:39:19 PM
is this an idea for SO2/3 or is this just showing your 1st sprite
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 18, 2010, 08:45:38 PM
Quote from: wrinkles on January 18, 2010, 08:39:19 PM
is this an idea for SO2/3 or is this just showing your 1st sprite
Its not an idea for S02 should of put this on Media
just to Show If this is a good Sprite
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: NotoriousM4^ on January 18, 2010, 08:57:10 PM
I see an octagon, a circle, a triangle, and a rectangle; there isn't really much to think about. Keep trying  ;).
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 18, 2010, 08:58:09 PM
Quote from: NotoriousM4^ on January 18, 2010, 08:57:10 PM
I see an octagon, a circle, a triangle, and a rectangle; there isn't really much to think about. Keep trying  ;).
Im trying i made a Hat But i will upload later Gonnoa Make a Sword
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 18, 2010, 09:21:51 PM
*Added Bomb Weapon*
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Snakeman on January 18, 2010, 09:34:36 PM
Quote from: Sainomi on January 18, 2010, 08:30:53 PM
My First Sprite Called Stone Bird
What Do you think
(http://i47.tinypic.com/4imoet.jpg)

Why, that's the SO player sprite's head taken off and put on a rectangle.

I usually get mad at obvious plagiarism with sprites but it's so funny and somewhat cute that I enjoy it, hah.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 18, 2010, 09:39:11 PM
Quote from: Snakeman on January 18, 2010, 09:34:36 PM
Quote from: Sainomi on January 18, 2010, 08:30:53 PM
My First Sprite Called Stone Bird
What Do you think
(http://i47.tinypic.com/4imoet.jpg)

Why, that's the SO player sprite's head taken off and put on a rectangle.

I usually get mad at obvious plagiarism with sprites but it's so funny and somewhat cute that I enjoy it, hah.
Yeh i toked Off the head And The Bomb  Was the Same im Currently Makeing A Pistol Right Now
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: stick d00d on January 18, 2010, 11:06:49 PM
Dude put more effort into your sprites, at least make em look decent and a bit more complex then just simple shapes. Trust me you'll get better by being creative, and a few tutorials will get you set. I will admit the stone bird made me lol :P
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: EpicPhailure on January 18, 2010, 11:16:36 PM
At least draw your own circles.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Pat on January 18, 2010, 11:27:53 PM
Quote from: EpicPhailure on January 18, 2010, 11:16:36 PM
At least draw your own circles.
Exactly, the bomb is just the stick mans head coloured in with a line on it.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: stick d00d on January 18, 2010, 11:29:33 PM
I bet he'll find a way to make the pistol using the stick man's head, or the legs/arms lol.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 19, 2010, 04:34:26 PM
Quote from: stick d00d on January 18, 2010, 11:29:33 PM
I bet he'll find a way to make the pistol using the stick man's head, or the legs/arms lol.
That would be too Hard But I will keep Drawing Also The Stick Was Made by MS paint
you put the line Then but the 2nd one and But Current Size
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 19, 2010, 05:04:16 PM
This I could'nt Make the Gun But i made a weapon without the stick head or non of the stick things
Jug Fire You Drink you Spit Out Of Fire I know My Shadeing Is the Worst But I just started yesterday
I got Noob Turtiols But hard To master  :-\ am Gonnoa try to Shade my Stone Bird
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: NotoriousM4^ on January 19, 2010, 07:37:33 PM
Quote from: Sainomi on January 19, 2010, 05:04:16 PM
This I could'nt Make the Gun But i made a weapon without the stick head or non of the stick things
Jug Fire You Drink you Spit Out Of Fire I know My Shadeing Is the Worst But I just started yesterday
I got Noob Turtiols But hard To master  :-\ am Gonnoa try to Shade my Stone Bird
You use tutorials? YOU SHOULD BE MAKING THEM. Your work is amazing <3
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: tehrozzy on January 19, 2010, 07:53:47 PM
Quote from: Sainomi on January 18, 2010, 08:30:53 PM
Sword Was to hard for me >_<
quick 5 minute sword i whipped up. they arent that hard you know.
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff209/super_bucket_bucket/Sword-1.jpg)
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: crozier on January 19, 2010, 08:11:28 PM
Your on your way kid...
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Chaos on January 19, 2010, 08:13:51 PM
Your sprites are pretty sucky.  It's not surprising, and it's just a fact of life.  However, you won't get better unless you keep practicing, so I wholeheartedly encourage you to keep at it.

EDIT:  Just noticed the bow.  I can already see some improvement. 

Also, don't even bother trying to animate until you've got a fairly firm handle at making basic sprites.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 19, 2010, 08:25:33 PM
Quote from: crozier on January 19, 2010, 08:11:28 PM
Your on your way kid...
oh hey crozier remeber me
Yes Chaos they are Sucky But im a Beinnger Or whatever I will try to be better
Can you give me some pointers
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 19, 2010, 08:36:03 PM
Updated Stone bird V2
is it good Chaos :/
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Jake on January 19, 2010, 09:06:19 PM
I found that when spriting it's best to follow my heart.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Mr Pwnage on January 19, 2010, 09:07:47 PM
I'm just going to try not to say anything...though I don't think it'll last.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: crozier on January 19, 2010, 09:10:14 PM
Quote from: Mr Pwnage on January 19, 2010, 09:07:47 PM
I'm just going to try not to say anything...though I don't think it'll last.
must resist temptation..... MUST RESIST!
Sure sainomi, I kindof. Dont try to animate yet if you just started.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 19, 2010, 09:33:17 PM
Quote from: crozier on January 19, 2010, 09:10:14 PM
Quote from: Mr Pwnage on January 19, 2010, 09:07:47 PM
I'm just going to try not to say anything...though I don't think it'll last.
must resist temptation..... MUST RESIST!
Sure sainomi, I kindof. Dont try to animate yet if you just started.
yeah i just started IS this a good one
i did'nt make it but i think it will help me out

(http://i45.tinypic.com/qox1xi.png)
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 19, 2010, 09:51:19 PM
*added Stone bird V3*
Stone Bird Will be V4 Last I will make it at wen
Makeing New weapon Now =D
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 19, 2010, 09:59:25 PM
Added Flag Idea And Flag Sprite
Next Adding Maybe: New Flag
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 19, 2010, 10:10:08 PM
Added Custom Stick Set I like this Alot
Adding New Set
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: stick d00d on January 19, 2010, 11:19:58 PM
Jesus quit multi posting just edit one of your posts. >.<
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Pat on January 19, 2010, 11:23:34 PM
Don't quit your day job :D
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Lucifer on January 20, 2010, 12:40:40 AM
I think you should stray away from the well known shapes, they're making your sprites look very bland. Also try not to make your sprites symmetrical, as that also doesn't make them very interesting to look at.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Magebolt on January 20, 2010, 02:20:28 AM
I can't even see the pictures?
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: yottabyte on January 20, 2010, 09:59:40 AM
What's considered as a sprite? I don't quite know really...
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: 11clock on January 20, 2010, 02:41:05 PM
I see you are improving. Keep up the good work!

@yottabite Simply a picture used in a game.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: yottabyte on January 20, 2010, 03:32:05 PM
Well that could really be anything. It's hard to say if it's good if I have nothing to compare with  :-\
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Chaos on January 20, 2010, 03:36:02 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprite_%28computer_graphics%29 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprite_%28computer_graphics%29)
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 20, 2010, 04:26:23 PM
thanks 11Clock Sorry For MultiPosting +_+
I will keep makeing sprites now And the guy who asked
me who can't see it Your computer might be old cause
everyone see it
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: venuse on January 20, 2010, 05:39:14 PM
sain one thing you should do is try to make something from your own mind, or if you are adventurous and willing to spend some time, try finding other people's sprites and use them as reference on how things should or might be done. although look at art that is above your own current abilities so that you can progress. start with small sprites with simple shapes so that you can get an understand of shape and design. if you truly want to become better study professional sprites, look what colors they used and where and maybe why.

sorry im probably not much help, but then again i stink at teaching hahaha or explaining myself to others. quick question if you dont mind answering it, how old are you because you seem young too me, if you arent young i apologize for thinking so.
a really good site for tutorials and sprite art. http://www.pixeljoint.com/
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 20, 2010, 06:20:47 PM
Quote from: venuse on January 20, 2010, 05:39:14 PM
sain one thing you should do is try to make something from your own mind, or if you are adventurous and willing to spend some time, try finding other people's sprites and use them as reference on how things should or might be done. although look at art that is above your own current abilities so that you can progress. start with small sprites with simple shapes so that you can get an understand of shape and design. if you truly want to become better study professional sprites, look what colors they used and where and maybe why.

sorry im probably not much help, but then again i stink at teaching hahaha or explaining myself to others. quick question if you dont mind answering it, how old are you because you seem young too me, if you arent young i apologize for thinking so.
a really good site for tutorials and sprite art. http://www.pixeljoint.com/
I already went to that website And yes i am young only 11 years old
i knowed Stick online when i was 9 =D Cool Huh I tried to make a gun
that looks like a good one But Failed But Right now im Watching my Anime
I will keep Doing Sprites Later
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: venuse on January 20, 2010, 06:55:30 PM
well glad to hear you are continuing to try, that is key to getting better, and patience. when you start out you are probably gona get frustrated because you cant produce what you envision, hell i still have that happen and ive been doing this stuff for a few years hear and there.

also i was thinking you were about 10 or 12 and its a good thing you are starting now while you are young :) if your school offers art classes later you might want to take a few, they can help with spriting even if you cant draw, like me hahaha.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Chaos on January 20, 2010, 07:09:10 PM
Honestly, I would practice drawing.  It helps a lot, since a lot of the same concepts carry over from one to the other.

My entire experience with spriting was from doing a lot of doodling and from observation on sprites from commercial games.  Look at what they did and think about why they did it, and why it makes the object look good.  Stick Online 2's blob was the first sprite I made for a game, with no real previous practice, not including the shitty original version of my Goldenblade RPG.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 20, 2010, 07:12:16 PM
Quote from: Chaos on January 20, 2010, 07:09:10 PM
Honestly, I would practice drawing.  It helps a lot, since a lot of the same concepts carry over from one to the other.

My entire experience with spriting was from doing a lot of doodling and from observation on sprites from commercial games.  Look at what they did and think about why they did it, and why it makes the object look good.  Stick Online 2's blob was the first sprite I made for a game, with no real previous practice, not including the shitty original version of my Goldenblade RPG.
May i Draw Your Avater Sir?
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Chaos on January 20, 2010, 07:14:23 PM
Go for it.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 20, 2010, 09:08:21 PM
added New Stick Set And A sword
The Sword Was Easy to make And i liked how it look like
isn't it great  :D
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: stick d00d on January 20, 2010, 09:15:03 PM
The sword is much better then anything else you've done so far, good job.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Snakeman on January 20, 2010, 10:34:04 PM
Quote from: Chaos on January 20, 2010, 07:09:10 PM
Honestly, I would practice drawing.  It helps a lot, since a lot of the same concepts carry over from one to the other.

My entire experience with spriting was from doing a lot of doodling and from observation on sprites from commercial games.  Look at what they did and think about why they did it, and why it makes the object look good.  Stick Online 2's blob was the first sprite I made for a game, with no real previous practice, not including the shitty original version of my Goldenblade RPG.

But Chaos my avatar captivates the truly simpler style of your old work from that classic game of yours!
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Chaos on January 21, 2010, 12:56:43 AM
Quote from: Snakeman on January 20, 2010, 10:34:04 PM
Quote from: Chaos on January 20, 2010, 07:09:10 PM
Honestly, I would practice drawing.  It helps a lot, since a lot of the same concepts carry over from one to the other.

My entire experience with spriting was from doing a lot of doodling and from observation on sprites from commercial games.  Look at what they did and think about why they did it, and why it makes the object look good.  Stick Online 2's blob was the first sprite I made for a game, with no real previous practice, not including the shitty original version of my Goldenblade RPG.

But Chaos my avatar captivates the truly simpler style of your old work from that classic game of yours!

That is from my ill-advised sequel to my Goldenblade RPG, though, which actually had markedly better sprite-work compared to its predecessor game.  That's about when I decided "Why the heck should I make a sequel with improvements to the concept?  I'll remake the FIRST game with improvements instead and get the concept right the first time!"

And I don't regret it.

Incidentally, sword looks okay.  Is it supposed to be squared off on the end there?
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Delicious on January 21, 2010, 01:58:36 AM
Probably the best advice you will ever get related to spriting; Save your pixel-art sprites as a PNG.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Chaos on January 21, 2010, 02:46:15 AM
Quote from: Delicious on January 21, 2010, 01:58:36 AM
Probably the best advice you will ever get related to spriting; Save your pixel-art sprites as a PNG.

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Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 21, 2010, 08:02:51 AM
Okay thank you Gottoa go to school now
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 21, 2010, 05:29:12 PM
Added Black Emo Sword V2:
Next Adding V3
Added: V3
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 21, 2010, 08:55:44 PM
Added:
V4
.
Guys i think im geting Better
But i need better Shadeing give me
some tips Plz
(http://i45.tinypic.com/k15cty.png)
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: LeGuy on January 21, 2010, 09:26:45 PM
Wow.

I've been watching your progress over the last few days, and while you're still a beginner, you have without ceasing shown a steady and noticeable improvement in your sprites. Obviously you need to learn shading and some good techniques, but your style (particularly that V4 sword) has become much more polished and neat than the scribbles you originally posted.

Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 21, 2010, 09:35:20 PM
Quote from: LeGuy on January 21, 2010, 09:26:45 PM
Wow.

I've been watching your progress over the last few days, and while you're still a beginner, you have without ceasing shown a steady and noticeable improvement in your sprites. Obviously you need to learn shading and some good techniques, but your style (particularly that V4 sword) has become much more polished and neat than the scribbles you originally posted.

Keep up the good work.
Shadeing Is the gonnoa be hard for me
But not gonnoa giveing up Is there guide for
shadeing you send me Talk to me in Chat
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: EpicPhailure on January 21, 2010, 09:51:23 PM
Shading is actually pretty easy once you grasp the concept of it, or at least it was for me.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 21, 2010, 10:34:34 PM
Quote from: EpicPhailure on January 21, 2010, 09:51:23 PM
Shading is actually pretty easy once you grasp the concept of it, or at least it was for me.
grasp the concept of it how I need Tips PLZ or a video
Thx you
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: LeGuy on January 21, 2010, 10:51:32 PM
It's quite simple, really - you just use increasingly dark shades of a color to signify that a surface is becoming less and less exposed to a light source.

(http://www.calit2.net/~jschulze/misc/spinoff/cube.gif)

Here's a really basic example I found on Google - a simple, six sided cube. Due to the laws of perspective, you can only see a maximum of three sides, but that's irrelevant for now. All you need to know is that the first side of the cube is bright green, and the second and third sides are dark green and darker green (proper color description fail) respectively. Based on the exposure to the light source, (in this example, the top-left corner of the window) the sides are darker shades of the exact same color of green. The first side is pointing directly at the light source, so naturally it will be the lightest color. The second sade is pointing slightly upward to the light source, but is on the other side of the cube, so it's slightly darker. And the third side is pointing down from the light source, so naturally it's going to be the darkest side.

Just simple shading is a vital part of creating nice-looking sprites, and eventually, even 3D graphics.

I can always give you more examples if you need 'em. I hope this helped somewhat. :P
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Jake on January 22, 2010, 01:13:48 AM
Also take note that it's not always necessary to make extremely smooth transitions between shades. often times only two shades of a color are needed to represent lighting. I see a lot of beginners use gradients for the shading, and it looks absolutely horrible.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: LeGuy on January 22, 2010, 06:46:11 AM
Quote from: Jake on January 22, 2010, 01:13:48 AM
Also take note that it's not always necessary to make extremely smooth transitions between shades. often times only two shades of a color are needed to represent lighting. I see a lot of beginners use gradients for the shading, and it looks absolutely horrible.

This. Unless you're trying to establish some sort of fully-rendered 3D model of a building, then one or two shades are generally fine. Try to avoid gradients as much as possible.

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Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: wrinkles on January 22, 2010, 09:52:35 AM
Shading is quite easy to do but to show detail in sprites gets tricky.. ive also watched your progress and i've seen a massive improvement keep going :D
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 22, 2010, 04:24:04 PM
I see Now I see some White lines on my avater girls hair
I will try  ;D
Edit.(http://i50.tinypic.com/347cytu.png)
Do you mean like this
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 22, 2010, 10:36:11 PM
(http://i47.tinypic.com/ogr9u.png)
I got it Shaded isn't it Great I love Makeing Swords
:D Does anyone got Animation progams I can use to
Animate it Thx you.
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: yottabyte on January 23, 2010, 05:23:19 AM
I must say you have improved VERY VERY much since your last sprite! Keep the work coming  :)
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 23, 2010, 07:08:50 PM
Added  Black samurai Sword
Next Adding V2
(http://i49.tinypic.com/34rh9n7.jpg)
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 23, 2010, 07:25:26 PM
(http://i46.tinypic.com/o7skxw.jpg)
V2 Cool sword
Next adding:Idk
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: NotoriousM4^ on January 23, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
Please, stop double posting...
USE THE 'EDIT' BUTTON
Title: Re: My First Sprite EVER!
Post by: Sainomi on January 24, 2010, 03:02:39 AM
Quote from: NotoriousM4^ on January 23, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
Please, stop double posting...
USE THE 'EDIT' BUTTON
Sure why Not Just don't use the
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