vilkalizer Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Hi. I did some sprites. A character from a completely different game, because why not? Wish I could say it's completely custom made, but the head and left boot are stolen. (Not exactly standard FE colours; I did a quick emblem-ized version but yeech. I'd have to fiddle with it more, but that will have to wait until I'm happy with the... everything else.) Old dude with a stick. It's actually pretty old, so I don't remember if it's entirely custom or if the boots are stolen again. Boots are hard. I'd like to try animating them at some point... but first I want to make sure there aren't any glaring issues with the design. But, I've been staring at them for far too long and need some fresh eyes... So yeah, any criticism would be welcome! (Or you can just enjoy this concept image of an alternate reality where Ephraim gained axes instead of a horse when he promoted.) Edited March 29, 2015 by vilkalizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramy Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ok, gotta say. That Ephraim is pretty radical O-o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Huh, I didn't realize that Ephraim could rock. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoncat Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Lol now we need Erika singing and maybe Lyon on the drums...their band can be called Sacred Rocks. Or Sacred Stoners. Pick your favorite. The old guy with the stick looks more like an old guy with a baseball bat. But that's all the critique I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Dat Ephraim. :o He might be playing that guitar a bit TOO fast, but that is the shit right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blyegg Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ephraim. Yes. Lol now we need Erika singing and maybe Lyon on the drums... I feel like I've seen a singing!Eirika sprite before... Timetosearchthroughmyfolders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.Smirks Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Old dude makes me think Joel from The Last of Us... not quite sure why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilkalizer Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Glad you guys are enjoying Ephraim's rad tunes. Lol now we need Erika singing and maybe Lyon on the drums...their band can be called Sacred Rocks. Or Sacred Stoners. Pick your favorite. The old guy with the stick looks more like an old guy with a baseball bat. But that's all the critique I have. No Lyon on drums, unfortunately... ...so here's Ross playing the cello instead. Not sure how I could make the stick look less like a bat. Dat Ephraim. :o He might be playing that guitar a bit TOO fast, but that is the shit right there! There's no such thing as "too fast" when it comes to guitars! Edited February 16, 2015 by vilkalizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoncat Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 You have won the internet. Love how she does that head twirling thing xD And you can make the stick more crooked/skinnier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilkalizer Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) It's actually supposed to be a sword stick, so crooked doesn't really work.Thinner sort of does, but I'm not sure what to do with the knob in that case... I'll look at it some more. Edited February 16, 2015 by vilkalizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singularity Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 if you make a looping Eirika hair whip gif from the singing gif i'd give you all my cookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilkalizer Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 LIke so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singularity Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 LIke so? tyvm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.O.Berc Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 xD Wow really great stuff. Love the animations. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilkalizer Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Here's something else I did a while back.To be honest, the twirl was just an afterthought - the last frame with the ready stance is the "serious" part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghast Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 holy cow that smoothness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.O.Berc Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 That is smooth, damn. I think you're destined to make great intricate battle sprite animations. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghast Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 welcome to Club Animate, Vil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErrantDShepherd Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Is good animation... Proportions/shading are a little off though for FE style. Still, very nice work. Will be very interested to see more. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilkalizer Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hm, could you go into more detail?Here's a still if it helps. (I've also managed to cram the colours down to 16, because apparently I hadn't been paying attention at first.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.Smirks Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Good sprite and amazing animation! Errant's right though; his proportions are a little bit off. Here he is compared to Ephraim and although your character is bent over he's still taller. Standing straight he'd be at least a full head taller. Maybe try shortening his legs just a bit. Also FE sprites have shadows included. Edited February 19, 2015 by Lt.Smirks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilkalizer Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 although your character is bent over he's still taller Actually, my sprite is exactly as tall as Ephraim's. So he would be a bit taller standing up straight, but don't think he'd be outrageously so. I'm definitely up for making him shorter if it'll look better, though! Took one pixel off the legs, one off the torso. And next to Ephraim again: Does that improve matters? I know about the shadows, but I figure I'll add those once I'm happy with the rest of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghast Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 he is still quite tall though. Ephraim is standing up straight. and your sprite is hunched over and his knees are also slightly bend. If he was up straight was well. it looks like he'd be as tall as a general. If that's not the height you were going for then that could pose a problem/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErrantDShepherd Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 What Ghast said... Yeah, like his proportions are actually quite good in the original sprite. The only problem is it doesn't quite fit with typical GBA Fire Emblem's proportions. Its pretty common when making full custom to have to work on getting it just right with those. :) But yeah, its good proportions actually, just not quite matching the style just yet. But what height are you wanting when he is fully standing up? Something close to Hector or the other Lords? I'll try to have a more specific image once I can get on my computer at home... In the meantime here's a general idea of proportions I have observed. (Note: custom sprites are property of Levy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilkalizer Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 He is supposed to be somewhat tall, like 1.85. General height is a bit too much, but I think a little more than Ephraim is fine. Straightened and shortened the legs a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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