Need artist for Steampunk TotalConversion, can pay...

[fstltna]

I am working on putting together a new total-conversion of Wesnoth that has a steampunk format. It will initially be on iPad and later iPhone 4 Retina Display (the high-resolution mode that was added on the iPhone 4). Right now the music is done, and what I am looking for is an artist (or more than one) to do pixelart. I have contracted out the new portrait graphics (but I could use more if the same style could be made) and I have someone from here doing the map tiles & some items.

I am really looking for someone to create the unit sprites for seven classes and 28 or so occupations. More info will be given if you need it, and I can send the rules that describes the different classes & occupations we will be working with. This is going to be a somewhat more historically accurate game so things like races/elves/orcs/etc fantasy items will not be included.

This is an opensource project, just like the mainline Wesnoth, but I can offer some monetary rewards for being a major contributor. Please ask if you think this might be of interest to you..

Marisa

[em3]

On this forum, especially in art threads, TC usually means Team Color, so you might want to clarify Total Conversion in the topic name. Also, people come from time to time asking for sprites for free, so adding a [Commission] note or something in the title might gather more interest.

Just want to be helpful, ignore me if you think my points are not valid.

[thespaceinvader]

This isn't the place to ask, either. Moving to the Art Workshop.

[fstltna]

Thanks spaceinvader - I didn't know that was the wrong forum... Thanks em3, that was a good tip!

[fstltna]

Updated the title to reflect the option of a paying position...

Marisa

[shiremct]

What exactly are the details, roughly, of what you need? Are you aiming for a similar style as what's in mainline wesnoth?

Give me some details and some references and I'll see about helping you out a bit.

[fstltna]

Thanks! I am looking for unit graphics similar to the mainline but in a steampunk-flavor. They are all human units, and the technology is roughly the same as ours but "aether" and steam powered. So the types of units I need are scientists, bodyguards, etc. If we were to do a full-out setup there would be at a minimum of 4 vocations per major type, of which there are 7.

We can be flexible and if you get any inspirations I would love to add them too! Ideally I would like someone to join for the credits/experience of being a part of a opensource project, but as I said I can afford to pay a small amount above just the other perks if that is what it takes...

Marisa

[shiremct]

I've seen the term steampunk used to describe a lot of different things, but I think I sorta get what you are after.

To give me something to go on to try out, give men some info on a couple major classes or vocations and any personality quirks, equipment, etc they should have. For example, should each class have the same body-type/face and vary it's equipment and clothing? Should each major class be distinct in that manner?

Give me some info on two or three options and I'll try one out.

Edit: Okay, i see the list of classes and vocations on your site. I'll try working up a rough draft of one using standard wesnoth size and positioning as a guide then work out the details from there.

[fstltna]

Great! I can use all the help I can get

Marisa

[GangrN]

I really like the portrait's inspiration, especially the fact that most characters are either black or women and don't match the greek canon. Very good.
For people like me (white, man, rich and handsome... err... not that much, nevermind), it's very pleasant to "be" someone else... at last.


I imagine the portraits are intended to be seen in very small resolution?

[dipseydoodle]

I'll be able to help after I'm finished with my mainline work.

[fstltna]

The actual images are 600x600, the forum just shrinks them down. I love the work too, but I just can't afford to pay her for more of them...

Thanks dipseydoodle! Please go to http://pocketgames4.me and register so I can add you to the development team..

Marisa

[Reepurr]

I'll do stuff for free if you give me a general idea for a unit.
(It's cos I'm rubbish.)

[GangrN]

If you are after portraits (NO sprites), maybe I can help you as well as soon as I am finished with what I am doing, though I am not sure to match the style, my work is... less inspired.

You can see my works on portraits here for the goblin/wolf line and here is Walt Disney's mermaid
But it would of some help if you would describe a while how they will be used, what mood you want and so on, I did not find any clue on your site.

Please PM if interested.

[dipseydoodle]

Sprites are great for me... I have just signed up and have yet to activate it.