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Jayenkai
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A new breed..I'm drawing graphics! |
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Today I tried working on the JNKPlat DS Level Editor, but my silly pc crashed about 5 times whilst trying to compile. Stupid thing. So I figured I'd get started on my Alien Breed game. Usually I code, code, code then do some gfx afterwards. Since I can't compile properly, I'm doing things the other way around this time. Paintshop Pro was loaded up, and I set off replicating the original look, whilst ensuring I drew everything myself so they won't kick my ass for copying them, afterwards. I drew the basic floors, walls and doors, before giving up for the day. Next I'll have to draw collectables, like keys, medikits, maybe a choice of weapons.. And then it'll be time for the sprites. I'm not looking forward to doing the sprites  Control wise, I'm in two minds. Method 1 Gameplay on the topscreen, Menu system on the bottom. Tap to use collectables. Move with DPad, Shoot with A/B/X/Y (directional) Method 2 Gameplay on Bottomscreen, Menu on top. Use L-Trigger to activate menu system. Move with DPad, Shoot by tapping in the direction you want to shoot. Not sure.. I'll give each a go, and maybe add the option to choose.  Mock shot using gfx drawn so far. |
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| Thursday, 08 February 2007, 05:17 | |
Jayenkai
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Screen's flipped, and player added. (but again, all mocked, since I can't code anything without the pc crashing!!) *Sorry, image lost!* Looks a bit like Samus.. But at least it looks ok, and not the same crappy player that I usually end up drawing! I've added lighting effects to the player and weapon when the weapon fires, so that should be a neat looking effect, but I'm not sure how to light the arena. I'm considering drawing a second layer of background, with a lighter pallete, and then erasing everything but a small radius around the weaponfire. Not sure if that'll work or not. Next up, drawing aliens! Eeek!! 
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| Thursday, 08 February 2007, 07:24 | |
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Jayenkai
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I decided to create a sort of evolving alien style, starting with little spider bugs and gradually becoming Alien/Alien Breed style aliens. *This image lost, too* My art style has been improving as I go! I'll probably redo the 3rd and 4th alien bugs.
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| Thursday, 08 February 2007, 11:20 | |
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mike_g |
The one on the right looks like quite a good imitation I hope this gets finished, Alien breed 92 was one of my favorite games once. |
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