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[email protected] · #1 01-30-2009, 06:03 AM

I have just started gfxing about 1-2 weeks ago. These are some of the
swords I made. I would like to know everything you think about them.
Remember this is like my fourth time trying to make swords and shading
them.

Thank you,

Pimmeh · #2 01-30-2009, 06:05 AM

The first one looks odd, but I really like the second one, looks grim and deviates from the cartoony graal look. I like.

salesman · #3 01-30-2009, 06:18 AM

I think they'd look better without the black outlines

wild8900 · #4 01-30-2009, 06:51 AM

The colors are droll. They look like slightly darkened MSPaint default colors...

Matt · #5 01-30-2009, 04:51 PM

I like the second one a lot, the first one just looks too odd for me.

Soala · #6 01-30-2009, 06:22 PM

Yep looks very odd, you could just take off the black outlines and stop shading this way, just like on the red bottom of the first one. Just try another style, be random and choose alot of different pixels, don't just take MSPaint ones, choose your owns.

Unkownsoldier · #7 01-30-2009, 08:53 PM

Nice second one

[email protected] · #8 01-31-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

Yep looks very odd, you could just take off the black outlines and stop shading this way, just like on the red bottom of the first one. Just try another style, be random and choose alot of different pixels, don't just take MSPaint ones, choose your owns.

I didn't even use MSPaint to make those so what are you talking about?

Angelu · #9 01-31-2009, 07:23 PM

i like black outlines on weapons :P fits better with the classic sprites :O
change the colors and work on the shape and i think it will be fine

xXziroXx · #10 01-31-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelu

i like black outlines on weapons :P fits better with the classic sprites :O

Agreed. Makes them stick out more, and show that they are part of the players sprites.

Soala · #11 01-31-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

I didn't even use MSPaint to make those so what are you talking about?

you didn't use paint ? Then what's this crappy result? Using paint and starting with pixel art, Ok I can understand, but not using paint....what the hell did you use then?

maximus_asinus · #12 01-31-2009, 08:06 PM

First one looks like an umbrella.

xXziroXx · #13 01-31-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

you didn't use paint ? Then what's this crappy result? Using paint and starting with pixel art, Ok I can understand, but not using paint....what the hell did you use then?

What the hell is your problem man?

Soala · #14 01-31-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by xXziroXx

What the hell is your problem man?

I really can't see how you can get to such result when you don't use paint.
I mean, if he didn't use a program similar to paint then why is it so crap ?

I'm not saying he has no skills, but seriously if he done it in programs like photoshop and all, where getting a brush takes you about 20mns, why wouldn't he do it in paint?

Deeek · #15 02-01-2009, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

I really can't see how you can get to such result when you don't use paint.
I mean, if he didn't use a program similar to paint then why is it so crap ?

I'm not saying he has no skills, but seriously if he done it in programs like photoshop and all, where getting a brush takes you about 20mns, why wouldn't he do it in paint?

MSPaint is pretty irrelevant here - it's obvious you're talking about his skills, in which case it shouldn't even matter what program he uses.

Soala · #16 02-01-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Deeek

MSPaint is pretty irrelevant here - it's obvious you're talking about his skills, in which case it shouldn't even matter what program he uses.

Nobody has skills when it comes to use photoshop.

Chompy · #17 02-01-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

Nobody has skills when it comes to use photoshop.

Err, what? Think before you post such non-sense!

[email protected] · #18 02-01-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

I really can't see how you can get to such result when you don't use paint.
I mean, if he didn't use a program similar to paint then why is it so crap ?

I'm not saying he has no skills, but seriously if he done it in programs like photoshop and all, where getting a brush takes you about 20mns, why wouldn't he do it in paint?

Really, What is your problem.. Oh yea something personal. If you can read
you would know at the start of thread I said, i was just starting to Gfx, then
you would understand that I do not know everything about gfxing so just shut
up and get a life.

Frankie · #19 02-01-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

you didn't use paint ? Then what's this crappy result? Using paint and starting with pixel art, Ok I can understand, but not using paint....what the hell did you use then?

since when does using photoshop suddenly mean your graphics are going to turn out amazing? regardless of what program you're using, you're going to be doing the same exact thing. photoshop doesn't really have anything more than paint does to make pixel art.

Soala · #20 02-01-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

since when does using photoshop suddenly mean your graphics are going to turn out amazing? regardless of what program you're using, you're going to be doing the same exact thing. photoshop doesn't really have anything more than paint does to make pixel art.

I know this, but I guess people will never understand how this works...
Why would you buy or register and advanced program to make a GFX like this, when you only need paint ?

Well, I guess that's a long story between me and zeek anyway...

Sage_Shadowbane · #21 02-01-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

Nobody has skills when it comes to use photoshop.

Soala I really must say that I highly dislike the attitude you're giving.. Its obvious this guy came here for help, yet instead you're flaming him for a program he's using? Cmon man, lighten up a bit. You're acting as if you didnt start out bad when you first came into GFX. Placing pixels isnt a god given talent, it takes time and it takes alot of learning. So quit with all the bull**** you're putting out and try to be helpful rather than a pain in the ass.

Soala · #22 02-01-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sage_Shadowbane

Soala I really must say that I highly dislike the attitude you're giving.. Its obvious this guy came here for help, yet instead you're flaming him for a program he's using? Cmon man, lighten up a bit. You're acting as if you didnt start out bad when you first came into GFX. Placing pixels isnt a god given talent, it takes time and it takes alot of learning. So quit with all the bull**** you're putting out and try to be helpful rather than a pain in the ass.

Fine, I'm out, nobody seems to understand what I said

I didn't flame him at all, look my first post <_< everyone misunderstand me these days

xXziroXx · #23 02-01-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

I didn't flame him at all

Yes, you did.

Dumdumdidi · #24 02-02-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

I didn't flame him at all, look my first post

I believe that is the only non-flaming post. Please look at your other posts before trying to avoid blame, we have eyes too.

By the way, i believed you have had crappier results when you just started out like him. Dont be so ****y looking at other people's level of skill; you were once there too. I believe you got better due to constructive comments and not from people ridiculing your works, i hope you respect others before posting too.

CharlieM · #25 02-02-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alexandralove

Yep looks very odd, you could just take off the black outlines and stop shading this way, just like on the red bottom of the first one. Just try another style, be random and choose alot of different pixels, don't just take MSPaint ones, choose your owns.

If you think this post is flame, I support you to leave the internet now.

Dumdumdidi · #26 02-02-2009, 02:24 PM

Not that post, soala's posts after that.

CharlieM · #27 02-02-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

I didn't even use MSPaint to make those so what are you talking about?

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexandralove

you didn't use paint ? Then what's this crappy result? Using paint and starting with pixel art, Ok I can understand, but not using paint....what the hell did you use then?

It appears here that zeek brought this on himself, and you guys need to lay of soala he offered criticism and zeek couldn't take it, Nothing wrong here.

Soala · #28 02-02-2009, 07:53 PM

I told you guys, it's just a long story between me and him...
If you want to know more, just forum pm-me.

Deeek · #29 02-02-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieM

It appears here that zeek brought this on himself, and you guys need to lay of soala he offered criticism and zeek couldn't take it, Nothing wrong here.

No - he's bashing on his work based on what program he uses. That's kinda like me calling you stupid based on what OS you use on your computer.
Anyways, you can call soala telling zeek his work is "crap" "criticism", but for the rest of us it's thoughtless and stupid - which anyone with an ounce of decency could point out.