Recruitment for Item/Armor/Weapon Pictures

modern algebra · July 23, 2007, 04:02:20 AM

I was debating whether to post this in Team Recruitment or here, but it's not a Project, per se, and so here won out.

Explanation

Okay, let me just preface this by saying I am making an item system. It is a limited inventory system based off a grid and item size. There is a screenshot at the bottom so you know what I'm talking about:

As you can see, the user can choose to use pictures to display items, and that is why I am posting this topic. I made the wooden shield and the scimitar, but as you can clearly see, I did not do a very good job. I want to release a default picture package with this script so that it is much easier for the user to use this feature of showing pictures, but I don't want this default pack to look as bad as the pictures now do. So, I am recruiting.

The Recruitment

Basically, I am looking for one or two good artists to work on making a default package for this script. I would hope to get around 60 pictures for a decent starting pack. I don't want just anyone to contribute because I would like the style to be consistent. For that reason, if there are multiple people who want to do it, I will need to see a sample to discern who I think would be best for the project, as well as to discern style inconsistency if there are multiple artists. I will leave the topic open for at least a week before choosing a person. For the sample, you can do whatever you like. If you are having trouble deciding on something, then you could try making a helmet like this:

I figure if you can do a good job on something like that, you can probably make any item.

The Details

Pictures must be rectangles (or squares), with width and length multiples of 32 pixels. In other words, a 1X1 item is actually 32X32 pixels. so, 32X64, 128X32, 128X96, all of these are acceptable sizes. 40X65 is not, nor is 33X65, though I suppose if it's that close it won't make a difference.

The Reward

I don't have much to offer, but I will say that you will get credit for your contributions in the script topic, as well as a link of course. And I won't take your rights to the material away either (not that I could), so you can post your pictures on any site you like, though I would request that you link to my script

. As well, I will be willing to make a script for you upon your request.

Thank you in advance to anyone kind enough to apply and make a sample. I appreciate it greatly. The script, by the way, is close to being done and will be shared.

landofshadows · July 23, 2007, 08:33:28 AM

I really like the scipt idea and the way you have put this together... I am not great at drawing with a mouse, but can show you a simple technique to make all your images look of the same style using photoshop:-

And here's the scaled down and rotated 128x128 version:-

Just find an image from google that looks real... and start the tutorial.

You can then make all your own stuff and keep he Credits in your own name !!!

modern algebra · July 23, 2007, 04:39:06 PM

Thanks for the tips

I think, however, that they might look too real and won't fit in with the RTP graphics like the battler in the inventory. Is there a way to make the picture look a little more cartoony?

Kokowam · July 23, 2007, 05:04:13 PM

Trace over on a different layer with a brush? XD

SirJackRex · July 23, 2007, 10:57:31 PM

I can try and make them look rtp.

Kokowam · July 23, 2007, 10:58:21 PM

I'd try but they look way too complex for me to attempt.

modern algebra · July 24, 2007, 05:28:20 PM

Okay, I tried LOS's method for a few (I don't have photoshop, just Paint.NET, but they are very similar. Anyway, here is a sampling of what it would look like:

(images ripped from swords-online.com. Great site, lots of cool stuff)

Do you guys think that is okay? or should I wait for someone to come along who can make them fit in better with RTP graphics?

Forty · July 25, 2007, 07:41:37 PM

I personally would say this is fine for a script demo, but if I miss understood you and that this is for a game then you might want to find someone to "toon it up" for you.

modern algebra · July 25, 2007, 07:53:46 PM

I want a default pack of item pictures to release with the script so that everyone who uses the script doesn't neccesarily have to make their own item graphics.

SirJackRex · July 25, 2007, 08:10:37 PM

Is this an edit of the script that italionstalion posted?
Because this one looks better.
When will it be done??

modern algebra · July 25, 2007, 08:19:09 PM

It's not an edit, it's completely original.

It actually is done already, but I'd like to make it a little snazzier by making loot screens and I might revise the shop scene as well (optional to use with the system).

Currently, it does work, but if you gain an item and you don't have enough room for it, the item disappears. Thus, I want a loot screen so you can choose which items to drop.

Forty · July 25, 2007, 08:29:41 PM

That makes sense, well it looks (sounds) great!

SirJackRex · July 25, 2007, 11:23:03 PM

Awesome!
I really can't wait.

landofshadows · July 30, 2007, 12:01:06 PM

Some thing you could do is just enlarge the Icons to 32x32... I have over 100 icons...

Here's and Example set 32x32:-

Or Enlarge and sharpen to 64x64:-

Here's all my Icons:-
Icon's:-
[spoiler]
Weapons

Slicer

Short Spear / Javalin

Ribbon Spear / Javalin

Spikey Stick / Rake

Throwing Star

Magic Spear / Javalin

Long Spear / Javalin

Blood Sword

Long Sword

Serated Sword

Blood Letting Sword

Chain Sword

Lance Sword

Ice Sword

Fire Sword

Skull Cracking Sword

Leather Whip

Nunchaku

Pocket Knife

Hook Sword

Dragon Sword

Metal Tounge

Anti Fire Armour

Anti Strom Armour

Bronze Armour

Chain & Plate Armour

Golden Armour

Platinum / Silver Armour

Spiked Armour

Storm Shield

Fire Shield

Platinium Shield

Gold Shield

Earth Shield

Bronze Shield

Dragon Shield

Storm Helm

Spiked Helm

Platinum / Silver Helm

Horned Helm

Hell / Fire Helm

Golden Helm

Dragon Helm

Dark Helm

Bronze Helm

Bronze Boots

Common Boots / Winkle Pickers / Spiked Shoes

Fire Boots

Golden Boots

Icarus Boots / Winged Boots

Leather Boots

Storm Boots

Platinum / Silver Boots

Bronze Gloves

Dragon Gloves

Fire Gloves

Golden Gloves

Leather and Chain Mail Glove

Platinium / Silver Gloves

Rusty / Old Gloves

Spiked Gloves

Storm Gloves

Dragon Blade

Metal Tongue item

Water Staff

Fire Staff

Earth Staff

Dark Staff

Storm Bow

Spiked Bow

Silver Bow

Mixed Metal Bow

Cupid Bow

Golden Bow

Fire Bow

Bronze Bow

Killer Bow

Items

Red Potion

Purple Potion

Pink Potion

Green Potion

Blue Potion

Red Mushroom

Green Mushroom

Gold Mushroom

Brown Mushroom

Aqua Mushroom

Broken Rose

Orchid /Lilly

Flowers

Leaf

Cannibis

Normal Staff's

earth staff

water staff

wind staff

fire staff

light satff

more powerful versions of the ubove staves:

earthquake staff

tsunami staff

lightning staff

flaming staff

holy staff

legendary staves:

typhoon staff

power staff

explosion staff

psychic staff

super legendary staff:

all elemental staff (not light)

[/spoiler]

Zip File of the Icons:- http://hosted.filefront.com/landofshadows

SirJackRex · July 30, 2007, 03:02:58 PM

I think they look to weird at both sizes...I think it'd be best to either make full sized ones or resize larger things..

da good king · July 31, 2007, 02:11:51 PM

i must say, your original sprites look alot more in place than those photoshop jobs.
i would help, but i've got a lot of spriting to do myself.

dollmage · July 31, 2007, 02:40:04 PM

wow reminds me like those diablo like games

keep em up on making those cool looking
128x128 pics

modern algebra · August 05, 2007, 10:07:15 PM

I'm a go ahead and bump this. I'd really like to be able to release this script with some decent pictures.

da good king · August 06, 2007, 01:27:49 AM

yeah, that sucks...it is a really good script, but these sprites will be really hard to make.

modern algebra · August 21, 2007, 05:32:14 AM

Alright, one final bump. Then I will release the script without the pictures and hope that someone comes along and offers their services.

SirJackRex · August 21, 2007, 03:40:27 PM

Quote from: modern algebra on August 21, 2007, 05:32:14 AM
Alright, one final bump. Then I will release the script without the pictures and hope that someone comes along and offers their services.

I can resize weapons for you.
I'd be happy to!

(But I'm also doing somethings for Nighty....so I might be busy, and I have school soon)

modern algebra · August 21, 2007, 06:47:53 PM

How do you mean? Icons or pictures? RTP-ish?

How does this one look guys:

SirJackRex · August 21, 2007, 07:27:38 PM

Quote from: modern algebra on August 21, 2007, 06:47:53 PM
How do you mean? Icons or pictures? RTP-ish?

How does this one look guys:

?.? What do you want them to be?
That axe is awesome, did you make it?

modern algebra · August 21, 2007, 09:45:08 PM

I took a picture of an axe from swords-online.com and I modelled my pic after it, but I tried to make it look less like a photograph.

As to what I want, I want them to fit in with the RTP graphics so that the battler picture does not clash with the item pictures. I think I like the axe too.

modern algebra · August 24, 2007, 06:26:40 PM

Any takers?

Actually, this bump is for feedback. What do you guys think of this advanced item display. Basically, you can select an item to get more info on it, and this is the screen. In the stats screen, it only shows stats modified by the items. The paragraphing formatter that I used for the description is incomplete, as it appears to not do it exactly as I would like. The icons in the right hand corner are the item's elements. The first screen is of the weapon display when it has a picture associated, and the second is of the item display when you aren't using a picture for it.

Is there anything I should add, do you guys think? And does the current layout look good?