Original Art, New Backgrounds

***Cosmonautical*** · 07-08-2009, 02:07 AM

Crav asked me for help with a background for the game, and we had a chat and now I'm going to be doing some original art. It should be a much higher quality than the stuff you guys have been used to. I might show off the occasional tidbit here and there, so long as it doesn't spoil the game. To start with, here is the first background Crav commissioned:

Don't ask me where it goes, folks, I'm just the artist. I've done a few things here and there by request of S1x and Crav before, so I suppose it was only inevitable that I'd get a bit more involved. I'm hoping we can create a more cohesive, exciting experience for all the participating members.

Your comments and suggestions for this project are welcome and encouraged.

**Valigarmander** · 07-08-2009, 02:14 AM

Looks very awesome.

So, with this work you're doing now, is it just going to be original backgrounds? Or would it extend to, say, new sprites, character pics or other smaller-scale graphics? I can't do backgrounds (very well, at least), but if you wanted anything like what I suggested, I would be willing to help you (Crav and whoever all is doing this).

**S1x** · 07-08-2009, 02:37 AM

The more images/sprites we have to work with, the less we have to reuse certain ones, which I would say is always a plus.

***Cosmonautical*** · 07-08-2009, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valigarmander

Looks very awesome.

So, with this work you're doing now, is it just going to be original backgrounds? Or would it extend to, say, new sprites, character pics or other smaller-scale graphics? I can't do backgrounds (very well, at least), but if you wanted anything like what I suggested, I would be willing to help you (Crav and whoever all is doing this).

I was intending on focusing on original backgrounds, and doing a few bits of character and monster design here and there, but you're welcome to help with monster design. I'll PM you about it when I can. Feel free to talk to Crav about it, since he's my contact for the project.

**Cravdraa** · 07-08-2009, 01:18 PM

____Before______After____

WOW!!

Bring two or more friends and get bulk rates!

***Cosmonautical*** · 07-08-2009, 01:41 PM

My favorite redraw I've done for those guys so far is the mayor. The innkeep looks a lot like a badassed Mr. Clean, though.

RPG Test Dummy · 07-08-2009, 08:54 PM

Just posting with the test account to get rid of that "Go post already" message.

**Valigarmander** · 07-08-2009, 08:57 PM

^ lol

Kargath · 07-09-2009, 03:51 AM

Honestly, I'd just love for the extreeeeme grindiness of the RPG to go down.

Nice graphics, though.

**S1x** · 07-09-2009, 04:52 AM

Grindiness?

People have proven multiple times that they've defeated powerful enemies at way lower levels than I expected.

***Cosmonautical*** · 07-09-2009, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kargath

Honestly, I'd just love for the extreeeeme grindiness of the RPG to go down.

Nice graphics, though.

Thanks!

I can sympathize, it's very Dungeon-Crawler esque. Crav and I chatted and were thinking we might be able to make more of a Shadowgate-esque adventure area, to add some variety.

Sorry if that's revealing a bit of our plans, Crav, but I figure anything to encourage people to play is a plus. Just wait until we replace all of the enemy sprites with that stripper one from Duke Nukem 3D, our memberbase will swell into the thousands. *winkwinknudge* heh heh heh

...That's a hilarious picture, on it's own.

RPG is all "YOU ENCOUNTER A SLAVERING LIZARD MAN"

*picture of a mostly naked woman*

"THE SLAVERING LIZARD TEARS OUT YOUR JUGULAR WITH HIS GNARLED, SERRATED TALONS"

*woman twirls tassles*

Kargath · 07-09-2009, 08:20 AM

The early section feels so grindy because of the almost no variety in monster encounters, the extremely slow experience gain, the high random difficulty, and having no tactical options. I don't have the patience to go beyond that area just yet.

Good to hear you're working on other styles of play, though.

MONSTER DROPPED: NIPPLE TASSLES
Command?
EQUIP: NIPPLE TASSLES
+0.0001 DEFENCE
(SPECIAL: +20 TO ATTRACT MONSTERS (IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE) WHEN TRAVELLING)

Robotazy · 07-09-2009, 08:58 AM

F**king Snow Gate.

Also, F**king RoboBee.

Also, where do I get "Honey Varnish" O_o

**Deku Trii** · 07-09-2009, 09:43 AM

***Marilink*** · 07-09-2009, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the new desktop, AI.

I am nobody · 07-09-2009, 10:22 AM

^^You combine honey with something, I think. It should tell you if you look in inventory->components->combine components->honey varnish.

Haven't used much of the RPG in a while (the Silver Tunnel wasn't where I thought it would be and my slow internet hasn't made it tempting to go look for it), but what I've seen is definitely a big improvement on the old stuff.

The RPG is only really grindy if you try and balance your stats. You have to go for either all the MAG related stats or all the STR related stats to get through it quickly.

Joker · 07-09-2009, 01:34 PM

^ True,

Also what the hell is snow gate?

***Cosmonautical*** · 07-11-2009, 03:30 AM

MY SOURCES TELL ME IT'S SOMETHING BIG. JUST CALL ME "DEEP THROAT".

...I've finished Tireal's Deputy Sheriff. Here he is in all his majestic benevolence:

**Valigarmander** · 07-11-2009, 03:32 AM

^ Awesome.

***Cosmonautical*** · 07-11-2009, 12:42 PM

For that matter, all of the NPC's in Tireal have been finished. I've made progress on some more, but we'll have to wait until Crav gets back from his weekend trip before any of it will make it in the game.

07-08-2009, 02:07 AM	#1
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	Original Art, New Backgrounds Crav asked me for help with a background for the game, and we had a chat and now I'm going to be doing some original art. It should be a much higher quality than the stuff you guys have been used to. I might show off the occasional tidbit here and there, so long as it doesn't spoil the game. To start with, here is the first background Crav commissioned: Don't ask me where it goes, folks, I'm just the artist. I've done a few things here and there by request of S1x and Crav before, so I suppose it was only inevitable that I'd get a bit more involved. I'm hoping we can create a more cohesive, exciting experience for all the participating members. Your comments and suggestions for this project are welcome and encouraged.

07-08-2009, 01:18 PM	#5
Cravdraa VGF RPG Mod Join Date: May 2001 Location: It's Round on the sides and high in the middle. Gender: Posts: 8,470 Thanks: 171 Thanked 662 Times in 404 Posts	Try A.I. Brand Plastic Surgery Today! ____Before______After____ WOW!! Bring two or more friends and get bulk rates! Last edited by Cravdraa; 07-08-2009 at 01:43 PM.

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07-08-2009, 02:14 AM	#2
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Looks very awesome. So, with this work you're doing now, is it just going to be original backgrounds? Or would it extend to, say, new sprites, character pics or other smaller-scale graphics? I can't do backgrounds (very well, at least), but if you wanted anything like what I suggested, I would be willing to help you (Crav and whoever all is doing this).

07-08-2009, 02:37 AM	#3
S1x VGF RPG Mod Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Loading...... Gender: Posts: 7,289 Thanks: 26 Thanked 493 Times in 201 Posts Blog Entries: 1	The more images/sprites we have to work with, the less we have to reuse certain ones, which I would say is always a plus.

07-08-2009, 01:41 PM	#6
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	My favorite redraw I've done for those guys so far is the mayor. The innkeep looks a lot like a badassed Mr. Clean, though.

07-08-2009, 08:54 PM	#7
RPG Test Dummy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Gender: Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just posting with the test account to get rid of that "Go post already" message.

07-08-2009, 08:57 PM	#8
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	^ lol

07-09-2009, 03:51 AM	#9
Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	Honestly, I'd just love for the extreeeeme grindiness of the RPG to go down. Nice graphics, though.

07-09-2009, 04:52 AM	#10
S1x VGF RPG Mod Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Loading...... Gender: Posts: 7,289 Thanks: 26 Thanked 493 Times in 201 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Grindiness? People have proven multiple times that they've defeated powerful enemies at way lower levels than I expected.

07-09-2009, 08:20 AM	#12
Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	The early section feels so grindy because of the almost no variety in monster encounters, the extremely slow experience gain, the high random difficulty, and having no tactical options. I don't have the patience to go beyond that area just yet. Good to hear you're working on other styles of play, though. MONSTER DROPPED: NIPPLE TASSLES Command? EQUIP: NIPPLE TASSLES +0.0001 DEFENCE (SPECIAL: +20 TO ATTRACT MONSTERS (IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE) WHEN TRAVELLING)

07-09-2009, 08:58 AM	#13
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,484 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	Fking Snow Gate. Also, Fking RoboBee. Also, where do I get "Honey Varnish" O_o

07-09-2009, 10:12 AM	#15
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	Thanks for the new desktop, AI.

07-09-2009, 10:22 AM	#16
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	^^You combine honey with something, I think. It should tell you if you look in inventory->components->combine components->honey varnish. Haven't used much of the RPG in a while (the Silver Tunnel wasn't where I thought it would be and my slow internet hasn't made it tempting to go look for it), but what I've seen is definitely a big improvement on the old stuff. The RPG is only really grindy if you try and balance your stats. You have to go for either all the MAG related stats or all the STR related stats to get through it quickly.

07-09-2009, 01:34 PM	#17
Joker Lord of Vampires / God of Vengeance Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Planet of Eternal Darkness Gender: Posts: 11,117 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 580 Times in 364 Posts Blog Entries: 6	^ True, Also what the hell is snow gate?

07-11-2009, 03:30 AM	#18
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	MY SOURCES TELL ME IT'S SOMETHING BIG. JUST CALL ME "DEEP THROAT". ...I've finished Tireal's Deputy Sheriff. Here he is in all his majestic benevolence:

07-11-2009, 03:32 AM	#19
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	^ Awesome.

07-11-2009, 12:42 PM	#20
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	For that matter, all of the NPC's in Tireal have been finished. I've made progress on some more, but we'll have to wait until Crav gets back from his weekend trip before any of it will make it in the game.