THE SCREENSHOT TOPIC RETURNS

Looks great Link, I like the general atmosphere.
Arcan, the game is made in VX and most of the straight shadows are programmed into the software, editing them isn't too easy... =P
Why do you think the sprite doesn't fit? any reason in particular?

@Link_2112:
That is a sweet looking screen shot!
I like the composition, feels very balanced. The angle in the cave really gives it a dynamic feel.

Are you able to climb up that vine? That would be sweeeeeeet!!! Climb up to a floating magic tree or something??...it would be hot sauce! O__O


My only gripe is the treasure chest, not a fan of how it looks. I would make it more round on the top and boxy on the bottom. But that is an opinion, others could fine it visually pleasing. :)

author=arcan
The background (walls floor etc.) is drawn with a more detailed and realistic style while the sprite is cartoony with super visible outlines, exaggerated proportions and limited use of color which naturally makes them contrast. I was also thinking the setting looks very modern while the character appears to be wearing something you would see in dbz. What do you mean the shadows are programmed into the software?

Well I based my character in ff6 chars, as far as I know RPG characters in general have always had exagerated proportions. I don't think the tiles are too realistic, I use a limited color palette for it too, but I will probably change the palette once I figure how to do it without loosing too much quality.
About the shadows, RPGmaker VX autodraws shadows to the right of wall tiles if there is a floor tile in there, and that shadow is done like half a tile with a black color with some level of transparency. That's what I meant.
Thanks for the critics tough, I'll see what I can do. :)

Okay, I'll try to reduce the palette so it doesn't clash with the chars when I'm done with the tileset.
About the shadows, there is a script to turn them off, but the problem with VX is that it's not like XP that you have 3 layers to work with, you only have 2. So If I wanted to add shadows like that I would need to fill the map with events and that would probably lag the game. I'll probably keep the shados as they are now though, they don't really bother me.

It is actually a dark grey, but I already made the light gray(white) darker and the dark gray(black)lighter.

That's why I said I already changed it, after posting the screenshot, don't worry.

Cray, I do really like your map itself. You did a good job making a realistically sized apartment with the right amount of furniture and the right amount of floor space, and enough variety that it's very eye-catching. I agree the sprite stands out too much though. The proportions aren't the problem - the outline is. See if you can find sprites without black outlines around them. Tales of Phantasia would be my first thought, but it's kind of overused and I'm sure there are tons and tons of other options. One of the Castlevania games? Mario RPG? That stupid DBZ game? The SNES Star Wars games? I dunno!

I think arcans version looks better.

What do you think about This ^^



New Intro : Beta


Elevator Engine

The sink is obviously embedded in the side wall. Or else under the counter. Or possibly on the ceiling. It's some place off-camera!

Actually now that I look at that kitchen, I'm more concerned that the counter is as tall as the refrigerator.

And people in FF12 eat monsters, duh

Monsters are toilets too. You kill a monster and then you poo in its butt.

In other news I have been replaced by my 12 year old self in a causality accident. Please disregard everything I say that involves poo and butts.