15: Illumanti
Xhi on Feb. 12, 2008
EDIT: Warning, very off topic comments, Stealth does not take responsibility of any reactions or ideas these comments give, read at your own risk xD
Xhi on Feb. 12, 2008
EDIT: Warning, very off topic comments, Stealth does not take responsibility of any reactions or ideas these comments give, read at your own risk xD
Drazi500 at 2:43AM, Feb. 21, 2008
Very Obliged to help. ^^;; I would't mind if a tutorial was made, I'd like to try my had a Z-sprites, seeing as I've done mostly every sprite form at least once. :P
Xhi at 11:10AM, Feb. 20, 2008
@ Kamikazi productions: "people around 11-15 always think this." Well, I can see why you don't like to argue, you have a tendency to do it aggressively. But let me tell you, arguing is used every day, it's a part of the everyday life. Argue [verb] - to present reasons for or against a thing. If you take that out of life then you will never learn 'why' the other person does what he does. Without arguments we wouldn't have the knowledge that we have in the present, almost all theories about the world and universe where once argued between philosophers, scientists, physicians, etc. You even "argue" by yourself in your mind when you have a decision to make. Discussions are a part of our way to communicate, even a part of our free will. Returning to the topic, thanks to Drazi500 I learned what a Z-Sprite is, I had no idea what it was before and I probably wouldn't never learn it by practice or experience. Moreover, I'm sure that everyone that read this also learned something. So arguing isn't pointless. Of course, as we both said, the important thing isn't WHO is right, and that's exactly what I'm trying to get to ^_^
Kamikazi productions at 10:19AM, Feb. 20, 2008
I do and I believe you both have a vaild point here. Drazi might have used the wrong word when he said rendered, but i'm positive he meant the depth of your shading not the actual graphic. Aruging is a bad way to learn, people around 11-15 always think this. The best way to learn is through practise and perserverence picking up critisim along the way. Aruging is pointless....and I'm now refusing to argue any further Again, YOU'RE BOTH RIGHT, so it doesn't matter WHO is right.
Xhi at 5:38AM, Feb. 20, 2008
@ Kamikazi productions: Please go to wikipedia and search for rendering (computer graphics) before posting. Moreover, I believe that arguing is one of the best ways to learn, I don't do it because "I don't accept what you say as criticism" because I do, but if I've been taught something and someone says differently, it's normal to argue to find out more. If you never ask, or argue, you never learn. I understood your post as a way to "prevent a fight" and I appreciate that, but I don't think that's the case here, at least not for me. I don't really mind WHO is right, but rather WHAT is right, if you understand what i mean.
Kamikazi productions at 12:09AM, Feb. 20, 2008
Rendering reffers to shading. Depth of shading. which I believe is what Drazi was getting at. Instead of arguing, why don't you accept what we've told you as critisim and move on with your comic...ìì
Xhi at 6:54AM, Feb. 18, 2008
To Drazi500: ok, according to wikipedia's definition they could be called Z-sprites, but they are not rendered (wikipedia doesn't mention z-sprites being rendered, only to look as if the sprites have depth, or 3D). I draw them on a graphic tablet in photoshop, the borders with a 1px brush size/1px pencil size and color it in different layers. Rendering is the process of generating an image from a model.
Drazi500 at 4:38AM, Feb. 18, 2008
Look I KNOW what a sprite is and I agree these are sprites but do not deny that they're not rendered or 3D because they are. They are Z-sprites which btw you can see the definition on the artical you just tried to link me to. [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprite_%28computer_graphics%29]Sprite Definiton on Wikipedia[/url]
Xhi at 5:11AM, Feb. 15, 2008
To Drazi500: They aren't 3D nor rendered, and of course they look drawn because they ARE drawn (photoshop is what i use), but that doesn't mean that they aren't sprites, a sprite can be drawn, see sprite's definition and/or read the forum post http://www.drunkduck.com/community/view_topic.php?tid=40043&cid=234&pid=# http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprite_%28computer_graphics%29
Drazi500 at 2:22AM, Feb. 15, 2008
Z-Sprites are 3D render characters. Sprites that look like they're drawn, you can find a better explaination on wikipedia.
Xhi at 3:30AM, Feb. 14, 2008
To Drazi500: Z-Sprites, what is that? Give me an example sprite plz ^^ tnx
Drazi500 at 2:49AM, Feb. 14, 2008
You do have a sprite comic, BUT... your style is Z-sprites. so people will look at it and see drawn, not sprite, so although you have a sprite comic, people don't view it as that.
Xhi at 2:41AM, Feb. 14, 2008
To Secre and ZeroSennin and everyone else: According to Wikipedia: "A sprite is a two-dimensional/three-dimensional image or animation that is integrated into a larger scene." Which is exactly the same as copy paste :/ and if you ask, i DO have a sprite sheet for each caracter, (I always add more when i need though)
Secre at 4:22PM, Feb. 13, 2008
I'd suggest just doing it how you want to do it. After all, you know what you're doing, right? I'm sure cameo's wouldn't be too much of a problem. Though, the people I've talked to say it's more of a cut and paste comic than a sprite comic. Not sure what the difference is...
ZeroSennin at 2:53PM, Feb. 13, 2008
You TOTALLY had me fooled with the whole sprite thing, too. I've read through this quickly, and I like it! A lot! Consider yourself faved. I'll be watching this one!
Aqua Dragon at 2:15PM, Feb. 13, 2008
Been following this for a while, I really like this - great comic ^_^
amanda at 1:51PM, Feb. 13, 2008
I'm very impressed - your drawings are great, and the plot is coming along nicely. Fave'd!
Xhi at 12:38PM, Feb. 13, 2008
To Secre: Well, then I would have to remove the poster, which is the only copyrighted character used so far... But I'm planning on using other characters as well, I could manage without them (they aren't part of the storyline), but it's something i really want to add to the comic >_
Secre at 12:21PM, Feb. 13, 2008
The biggest problem with getting sprite comics featured is that the administrators of Drunk Duck won't feature comics if they contain copyrighted characters, even if there IS a disclaimer. And, as for being new to the sprite comic thing, you're really good with it. I thought it was drawn at first xD... Good luck.
TakeshiG at 12:08PM, Feb. 13, 2008
Wooo! This looks awesome! English is my third lingua as well. ^^
Xhi at 11:48AM, Feb. 13, 2008
To Secre: I suppose this comic is closer to a sprite comic than anything else, so yes. And yes I made the sprites myself (some using reference some without) though I might use stuff from other places, like the wanted poster from one piece. And well, I'm kinda new to the site, and the whole making sprite comics thing, but getting it featured would really be awesome
Secre at 10:41AM, Feb. 13, 2008
This is an interesting comic. I got a few questions. You said this is a sprite comic? And that you create your sprites yourself? If most of them are completely original characters, then we may have a contender for getting a sprite comic featured. I just gotta do a little advertising...
Xhi at 10:15AM, Feb. 13, 2008
Translation to English DATA [3rd frame]- It seems that the front entrance is too dangerous to inspect/enter directly. DATA [4th frame] - This air vent lead to the public bathroom. STEEL - Where there are no cameras because of privacy rules. DATA - which lets us investigate the rest of the museum.