Some resources I'm working on. Ask about custom chipsets...

[MissingName]

I just REA:Y want you to get rid of the Watermark...those Chipsets could be extremely useful..

A mostly hand-drawn version is on its way out.  A week, maybe?  Depends on how other things are going.

In the meantime, here's another little sample.




Oak and white oak.  Or old pine and unseasoned pine.  Or what have you.

EDIT: [spoiler= Okay, but they aren't the good versions]

Slums, residential sector.

Slums, business sector.

Slums, interiors.

I prefer that you tell me you are using these.  And remember - newer versions are coming out.  They won't be as detailed but at least they're original.
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Just about done with the new roofs and walls for the slums.  Now I need to draw items and the ground sets.
[spoiler]Drawing dirt is a b'tch.[/spoiler]

[MissingName]

Last stuff for tonight.  Tomorrow I will have those Metal Gear Solid-like items.


A concrete wall, with dirt at the bottom.


Unseasoned pine wall, starting to deteriorate and turn green.


A sample of what I can do so far.  The side is a weathered wood.  (In other words, it's simply the old wood roof turned 90* and modified a bit.)

EDIT: Almost forgot.  The walls tile in the same way as the roofs.  And the two walls are already in 8-bit color, so feel free to use them.

[Valiere]

I like where this is going. Some people might find the lack of outlines jarring, which is probably the biggest sticking point. Also might want to experiment with uniform shadows. But so far this is interesting.

[MissingName]

I like where this is going. Some people might find the lack of outlines jarring, which is probably the biggest sticking point. Also might want to experiment with uniform shadows. But so far this is interesting.

Eh, I actually didn't want really strong outlines.  But I guess if people want it, I'll add it on.  As for shadows, well, shadows aren't exactly completely straight in real life    Straight shadows towards the bottom looks off for some reason.

[warlock776]

I think that outlines usually make a Chipset work, but these are WAY better without them!

[Darkfox]

I am in agreement. Better without strong outlines.

[MissingName]

Hmmm... should I make a poll asking if these are better with or without heavy outlines?

Anyway, here's the MGS items set.



Going against my new outlook on spriting, I took the doors directly from screenshots of Metal Gear Solid.  The items on the bottom row are, left to right:  Ammo, weapon, ration, equipment.

And to top it off, here's the 'pick up item' sound from Metal Gear Solid.

[MissingName]

A brick wall.


Assorted flooring, for outside.  Ground, light grass, heavier grass.


What do y'all think?

...I'm tired.  4:38 AM is a good time to sign off.   

[fruckert]

The brick wall it pretty awesome.
The grass looks kinda...odd, but it's got a certain kinda style to it.
Not saying I'd use it, but...whatever.

[MissingName]

The grass is horrible.  I need to find a better way to draw it.

This is how it USED to look.  Even worse.

Looks like green no-slip metal.

[warlock776]

Lol..you got a problem with green no-slip metal? I grew up on green no-slip metal...
and as for the doors, once again, I say they're better without heavy outlines. Everything is excellent so far..my mouth is watering over that sub-way chipset...or maybe that's just rabies I dunno.

[MissingName]

Lol..you got a problem with green no-slip metal? I grew up on green no-slip metal...
and as for the doors, once again, I say they're better without heavy outlines. Everything is excellent so far..my mouth is watering over that sub-way chipset...or maybe that's just rabies I dunno.

I think it's the rabies...

I'm still reworking all of the slums chipsets, then I'll rework the subway.
Next will be the big city.

In the meantime:  dirt, light grass, heavy grass, asphalt, concrete and darker dirt.

I made these by drawing a large version of each tile, with bunches of grass or stones on dirt.  Then I shrank it down to 16x16.  Don't think it's half bad.

[fruckert]

The asphalt looks kinda ew.
Rest of it looks better than before, though.

[MissingName]

Hey, asphalt is asphalt.  It's not supposed to look pretty.  But then again, I should redo it.

EDIT:  Which one looks best?

[warlock776]

No. 4 looks best in my opinion.