artisticdude's Art

[artisticdude]

Hmm, yes, I see what you mean. Thanks for pointing that out.

[artisticdude]

Yikes, this thread nearly reached the second page! Can't have that.

I played the War of Terrador recently, and the Xylash infected-thingy unit really screamed for a remake, so I ended up creating this. Still a WIP, especially the tentacles, but it gives the general idea. Any thoughts on whether or not I should add a third tentacle for balance?

[JackBarber]

Yikes, this thread nearly reached the second page! Can't have that.

I played the War of Terrador recently, and the Xylash infected-thingy unit really screamed for a remake, so I ended up creating this. Still a WIP, especially the tentacles, but it gives the general idea. Any thoughts on whether or not I should add a third tentacle for balance?

Heh... A third tentacle may look a bit strange depending on where you plan to place it...

[artisticdude]

In the back. Three limbs (arms/legs/tentacles) make a creature seem more alien-ish, because nothing on earth naturally has an odd number legs or arms, always an even number.

[Fog]

Yikes, this thread nearly reached the second page! Can't have that.

I played the War of Terrador recently, and the Xylash infected-thingy unit really screamed for a remake, so I ended up creating this. Still a WIP, especially the tentacles, but it gives the general idea. Any thoughts on whether or not I should add a third tentacle for balance?

Heh... A third tentacle may look a bit strange depending on where you plan to place it...

I just lost a lot of respect with you. Can't you think of things in a non-sexual way? I doubt many people will make your same mistake if he adds another tentacle.

Even if you add a tentacle, you need to change the existing legs to look like their resting on the ground. Right now they make him/her/it look like he/she/it's floating.

[thespaceinvader]

I'd give a bit more flex in the tentacles where they're on the floor (maybe use a naga-like single tail instead) but otherwise, this is looking very nice, good work =)

[Dragonchampion]

Oh... My...God.

What is everyone suddenly interested in TWoT and Sci-Fi all of a sudden?

Ill snatch that up, credit your name, and add for next release. Awesome work!

[artisticdude]

Whoa, whoa... hold on, I haven't finished it yet. Glad you like it, but it still needs some work.

EDIT: Okay, I'll call this finished.

[Dragonchampion]

Hehe, alright, that one is for next release.

[artisticdude]

Uurg... sci-fi inspiration. I'm having some trouble with the distinction of the left arm, any thoughts on that?

[A-Red]

You mean *its* left arm, not the one on our left, right? It's nearer to us, so it should have more highlighting and just generally be a bit more well lit--conversely, the one farther away from us should be slightly more in shadow. That will give a sense of depth, but fixing the issue will also solve your problem with definition. You've basically got the lighting reversed right now.

Also, one pixel plus outline is too thin--even the fleshless arms of mainline skeletons are generally two wide.

[artisticdude]

Excellent crit A-Red... that's just what I was looking for. Thanks.

It now looks much better, and the left arm (now its right arm, due to the horizontal switch) is much clearer.

[Dragonchampion]

Looks interesting... But it seems more like an actual alien than a mech. You going to continue on this (Make more similar) or what?

[artisticdude]

Aaaaand completion... I think.

[Dragonchampion]

Love it. =D Will make an awesome new Level 3 sprite. =P