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liliththepale

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I haven't posted any progress pics in a while but stuff is still coming along well. I started working on the art for the beach/cove area a few days ago and it's already really looking great I think. I've never done art for a beach area before so this is fun :)

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mStudios

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liliththepale said:
I haven't posted any progress pics in a while but stuff is still coming along well. I started working on the art for the beach/cove area a few days ago and it's already really looking great I think. I've never done art for a beach area before so this is fun :)
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Looking crisp 👌👌👌
 
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Jobbs

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liliththepale said:
I haven't posted any progress pics in a while but stuff is still coming along well. I started working on the art for the beach/cove area a few days ago and it's already really looking great I think. I've never done art for a beach area before so this is fun :)
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Is that a ladder you can climb up?

The bulky guy is really particularly well drawn/designed -- with the tiny crit that he seems to be standing off balance, as if he'd fall forward. Not a big deal though.

Looks awesome :D


Oh and the water -- How dynamic is that going to be? Like what kind of movement if any does it have, and what will it look like when you contact it?
 
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Pehesse

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liliththepale said:
I haven't posted any progress pics in a while but stuff is still coming along well. I started working on the art for the beach/cove area a few days ago and it's already really looking great I think. I've never done art for a beach area before so this is fun :)
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This looks really, really good... as usual :-D
 
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Vanguard

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Venfayth said:
I've been interested in game design for a long time and I think I'm finally gonna push myself to commit to doing something. I really want to make a tactics style game. I downloaded Blender and Unity today (I've dabble with both in the past in a minor way) and I've been messing around for a few hours.

It's really nothing yet, but after I finally got everything working the way I wanted to I am unusually proud of this:

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Just having an idea for something I wanted to accomplish today (moving a "unit" around on a grid) and then being able to implement it is a cool feeling.

Next I want to think about basic pathfinding, so that when I click on a tile it draws the path the unit will take and change the color of the blocks along that path, and then changes them back to normal as the unit moves past them.

I know starting with a big project isn't a great idea, but this is something I've been pretty passionate about the past few days so I gotta go with that, right?!
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Looking good! If you're ever curious about something when it comes to hex grids, then cannot recommend this resource enough: http://www.redblobgames.com/grids/hexagons/

And maybe it isn't a good idea, but you still learn and you have the drive to push ahead so... go for it!
 
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liliththepale

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Jobbs said:
Is that a ladder you can climb up?

The bulky guy is really particularly well drawn/designed -- with the tiny crit that he seems to be standing off balance, as if he'd fall forward. Not a big deal though.

Looks awesome :D


Oh and the water -- How dynamic is that going to be? Like what kind of movement if any does it have, and what will it look like when you contact it?
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The steps is supposed to be a staircase. I might need to work on the perspective a little more, bow it out a bit further towards the bottom. It's a little tricky trying to find a good compromise from this point of view and having it all still be in the same plane of action. The rope handholds are supposed to suggest a lot of the perspective, but maybe the steps don't match that perspective well enough.

The dockworker has really strong toes and legs! :)

The water has particle effects at the impact point whenever you enter, leave and move through the surface as appropriate. Then there's a simple refraction shader to simulate undulations in the liquid. This video's pretty old but the same techniques are at play (https://youtu.be/i26wPRzI92M?t=1m54s)


Pehesse said:
This looks really, really good... as usual :-D
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Thank you ♥
 
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Vanguard

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liliththepale said:
The steps is supposed to be a staircase. I might need to work on the perspective a little more, bow it out a bit further towards the bottom. It's a little tricky trying to find a good compromise from this point of view and having it all still be in the same plane of action. The rope handholds are supposed to suggest a lot of the perspective, but maybe the steps don't match that perspective well enough.
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I think the rope did a pretty good job of it, but the equal gapping of the steps is what's contradicting it I think. Maybe have the gap shrink ever so slighty as it goes up? Like these do: https://i.imgur.com/TEXeu03.jpg I could be wrong or maybe you already knew this and is what you suggested in what I quoted, I just woke up heh so I'm only guessing.
 
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Jobbs

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liliththepale said:
The steps is supposed to be a staircase. I might need to work on the perspective a little more, bow it out a bit further towards the bottom. It's a little tricky trying to find a good compromise from this point of view and having it all still be in the same plane of action. The rope handholds are supposed to suggest a lot of the perspective, but maybe the steps don't match that perspective well enough.

The dockworker has really strong toes and legs! :)

The water has particle effects at the impact point whenever you enter, leave and move through the surface as appropriate. Then there's a simple refraction shader to simulate undulations in the liquid. This video's pretty old but the same techniques are at play (https://youtu.be/i26wPRzI92M?t=1m54s)
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Ah ok! You should have the little specks in it move :D

I wasn't originally going to do water but one day I decided to experiment and see what was possible without doing anything too complex.

https://giant.gfycat.com/ObedientCompetentFinnishspitz.webm

Basically a series of animations play for splashing or moving near the surface line ("hard splash" particle animations and soft splash ones, spawned depending on Y speed of player) and bubbles spawn underwater around the player (more of them at first then less) when you go under and they travel up to the surface

Also: little splashy particles.

Was relatively simple and made for a pretty serviceable effect.
 
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liliththepale

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Jobbs said:
Ah ok! You should have the little specks in it move :D

I wasn't originally going to do water but one day I decided to experiment and see what was possible without doing anything too complex.
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Yeah, I remember you showing that off before. It works well for the aesthetic of your game.

I have the specks in the water drawn on three different layers (one on top of the gradient and two below) so there will definitely be some movement involved.
 
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anteevy

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liliththepale said:
I haven't posted any progress pics in a while but stuff is still coming along well. I started working on the art for the beach/cove area a few days ago and it's already really looking great I think. I've never done art for a beach area before so this is fun :)
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That looks awesome as usual, I really love that art style!
 
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ephemeral

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liliththepale said:
I haven't posted any progress pics in a while but stuff is still coming along well. I started working on the art for the beach/cove area a few days ago and it's already really looking great I think. I've never done art for a beach area before so this is fun :)
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Looks fantastic - the background, the water, the big guy and his very characteristic posture.


Jobbs said:
https://giant.gfycat.com/ObedientCompetentFinnishspitz.webm
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I like the very subtle displacement effect you add to everything when under water, don't remember seeing anything like that before. It looks really impressive and the eerie atmosphere fits me like a glove.
 
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Venfayth

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Vanguard said:
Looking good! If you're ever curious about something when it comes to hex grids, then cannot recommend this resource enough: http://www.redblobgames.com/grids/hexagons/

And maybe it isn't a good idea, but you still learn and you have the drive to push ahead so... go for it!
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Wow, thanks a lot, this looks like a great resource.

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Where is a good place to ask for general unity tips and whatnot? So far my googlefu has been adequate when I get stuck, but just curious if anyone has any favorite resources for general unity questions.
 
LordRaptor

LordRaptor

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Venfayth said:
Where is a good place to ask for general unity tips and whatnot? So far my googlefu has been adequate when I get stuck, but just curious if anyone has any favorite resources for general unity questions.
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You can ask here and if someone notices and / or can help you'll probably get a reply, or at least a link pointing you in the right direction
 
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ephemeral

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Venfayth said:
Wow, thanks a lot, this looks like a great resource.

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Where is a good place to ask for general unity tips and whatnot? So far my googlefu has been adequate when I get stuck, but just curious if anyone has any favorite resources for general unity questions.
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Google has most of the answers and there's also the unity forum which has a lot of friendly and helpful people. I guess you could ask a question in this thread too.
 
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Pehesse

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anteevy said:
omg the thing I've started working on 3 years ago releases tomorrow, so excited (http://store.steampowered.com/app/425410). Already getting really positive feedback, including a few 9/10 reviews from smaller sites. We have a cool big Twitch event planned for tomorrow, too.

8hoQvio.gif


FYI here's what it once looked like: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=98325161&highlight=#post98325161

Edit: oh god, the Unity prototype download still works. So awful.
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Congrats!!! :-D
 
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mabec

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Just want to add that Ballhalla is difficult as hell and funny as funk. And its way to gorgeous for being a puzzle game like this :)

Also i forgot how good the music where and how rythmic it actually is
 
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missile

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electroflame

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Wow, I didn't know that Unity finally added garbage-free Physics methods. I was just looking at how OverlapSphere generated 40 bytes of garbage every call, when I noticed OverlapSphereNonAlloc.

Looks like they have a NonAlloc method for most of the methods, like:
BoxCastNonAlloc
CapsuleCastNonAlloc
OverlapBoxNonAlloc
OverlapCapsuleNonAlloc
OverlapSphereNonAlloc
RaycastNonAlloc
SphereCastNonAlloc

They're a bit more cumbersome to use (you provide your own Collider array) but being able to properly cache results -- and not generate any garbage at all -- is pretty huge. Looks like it was added around Unity 5.3.

anteevy said:
omg the thing I've started working on 3 years ago releases tomorrow, so excited (http://store.steampowered.com/app/425410). Already getting really positive feedback, including a few 9/10 reviews from smaller sites. We have a cool big Twitch event planned for tomorrow, too.

8hoQvio.gif


FYI here's what it once looked like: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=98325161&highlight=#post98325161

Edit: oh god, the Unity prototype download still works. So awful.
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Nice!
 
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Makai

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anteevy said:
omg the thing I've started working on 3 years ago releases tomorrow, so excited (http://store.steampowered.com/app/425410). Already getting really positive feedback, including a few 9/10 reviews from smaller sites. We have a cool big Twitch event planned for tomorrow, too.

8hoQvio.gif


FYI here's what it once looked like: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=98325161&highlight=#post98325161

Edit: oh god, the Unity prototype download still works. So awful.
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ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
 
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Timeaisis

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anteevy said:
omg the thing I've started working on 3 years ago releases tomorrow, so excited (http://store.steampowered.com/app/425410). Already getting really positive feedback, including a few 9/10 reviews from smaller sites. We have a cool big Twitch event planned for tomorrow, too.

8hoQvio.gif


FYI here's what it once looked like: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=98325161&highlight=#post98325161

Edit: oh god, the Unity prototype download still works. So awful.
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This looks sweet. Grats!
 
gingerbeardman

gingerbeardman

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anteevy said:
omg the thing I've started working on 3 years ago releases tomorrow, so excited (http://store.steampowered.com/app/425410). Already getting really positive feedback, including a few 9/10 reviews from smaller sites. We have a cool big Twitch event planned for tomorrow, too.

8hoQvio.gif


FYI here's what it once looked like: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=98325161&highlight=#post98325161

Edit: oh god, the Unity prototype download still works. So awful.
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Looks great! Plans for any more platforms?
 
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StoneFox

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Is this a good thread to showcase a completed game or is this just a place to discuss/get help for ones in development? I guess what I'm asking is that, is there a game showcase thread outside of that doc in the OP? :)
 
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Popstar

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StoneFox said:
Is this a good thread to showcase a completed game or is this just a place to discuss/get help for ones in development? I guess what I'm asking is that, is there a game showcase thread outside of that doc in the OP? :)
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This thread is more about actual development. The monthly Indie Games thread is likely better to showcase your game. Keep in mind forum rules about advertising, and read through the thread first so you know what's considered polite. If you're not sure about the rules PM a mod like More_Badass.
 
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StoneFox

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Popstar said:
This thread is more about actual development. The monthly Indie Games thread is likely better to showcase your game. Keep in mind forum rules about advertising, and read through the thread first so you know what's considered polite. If you're not sure about the rules PM a mod like More_Badass.
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Okay, thank you for the quick response. I'll check that thread out. :) I didn't want to advertise anywhere that's considered unwarranted.
 
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Jobbs

Banned
ephemeral said:
I like the very subtle displacement effect you add to everything when under water, don't remember seeing anything like that before. It looks really impressive and the eerie atmosphere fits me like a glove.
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ah thanks :D

I wish I had more options for doing effects but I have to work with what's possible in stencyl and what I know how to do. THe whole game is smoke and mirrors, everything done in the dumbest possible way while hopefully still appearing somewhat slick.
 
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anteevy

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Thanks guys! :) We're thinking about PS4&XBONE releases in a couple of months, but nothing concrete yet. We decided to concentrate on the Windows Steam release first.
 
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JackelZXA

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I made a post a bit ago about this so I might as well post some more sprites I've done for my game, "Pioneer One". (I've currently got a working prototype in Multimedia Fusion but I might look into recreating it in Unity after I get all the assets for the main character animations done)

Here's a work in progress animation of Ashe's triple slash with the Sword equipped:
tumblr_obfed6sY6d1qcq8slo1_400.gif


(About halfway done doing weapons animations, still need to convert most of my animations to proper pallet codes, and figure out if I want to change how I'm handling Wall Climbing...)

Earlier posts: (I actually forgot I posted some of these already here...Tons of other animations for the character and a mockup, I've got a better alpha sitting around than the one in here, but it's not cleaned up yet and I broke some stuff testing other animations and features...need to fix it first)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=200663644&highlight=#post200663644
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=209749020&highlight=#post209749020
 
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Pehesse

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Okay, here's a test of your inner strength. Can you handle spoilers? This gfycat showcases one of the secret modes of the game, but I'm too excited about having it work to keep mum about it. So watch/read below at your own discretion!

https://gfycat.com/GiganticBrownChimneyswift

To expand: it's a simple extra play mode, not the whole game playable as another character, and having different controllable characters doesn't mean there'll be any kind of versus mode/two player mode, as that's simply not the focus of the design and the game balance wouldn't support it in ANY way! Those extra modes/other playable characters are there to add variety to the single player experience, and add fun stuff to do for players who really like the game - they could very well have been post launch DLC, but I find it more fun to have it in there from the get go.
 
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hampig

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JackelZXA said:
I made a post a bit ago about this so I might as well post some more sprites I've done for my game, "Pioneer One". (I've currently got a working prototype in Multimedia Fusion but I might look into recreating it in Unity after I get all the assets for the main character animations done)

Here's a work in progress animation of Ashe's triple slash with the Sword equipped:
tumblr_obfed6sY6d1qcq8slo1_400.gif


(About halfway done doing weapons animations, still need to convert most of my animations to proper pallet codes, and figure out if I want to change how I'm handling Wall Climbing...)

Earlier posts: (I actually forgot I posted some of these already here...Tons of other animations for the character and a mockup, I've got a better alpha sitting around than the one in here, but it's not cleaned up yet and I broke some stuff testing other animations and features...need to fix it first)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=200663644&highlight=#post200663644
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=209749020&highlight=#post209749020
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Man, I love the style of your game. Really reminds me of Gunstar.
 
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Makai

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Pehesse said:
Okay, here's a test of your inner strength. Can you handle spoilers? This gfycat showcases one of the secret modes of the game, but I'm too excited about having it work to keep mum about it. So watch/read below at your own discretion!

https://gfycat.com/GiganticBrownChimneyswift

To expand: it's a simple extra play mode, not the whole game playable as another character, and having different controllable characters doesn't mean there'll be any kind of versus mode/two player mode, as that's simply not the focus of the design and the game balance wouldn't support it in ANY way! Those extra modes/other playable characters are there to add variety to the single player experience, and add fun stuff to do for players who really like the game - they could very well have been post launch DLC, but I find it more fun to have it in there from the get go.
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animations look smooth!
 
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floatstarpx

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got some more footage from our game "Bomber Crew". Still very early days- but we've got more of the mission systems in & we've made some of the presentation a bit clearer.
NEOgafTeaser.gif


We added spreading fire- can start in the engines, and spread throughout the whole bomber. You can use the extinguishers to put it out inside the cabin, or do an emergency dive to put out an engine/wing fire!

ps, anteevy, Road to Ballhalla looks great! :) Congrats! Especially enjoying the trailer with the song, haha :D
 
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timetokill

Banned
JackelZXA said:
I made a post a bit ago about this so I might as well post some more sprites I've done for my game, "Pioneer One". (I've currently got a working prototype in Multimedia Fusion but I might look into recreating it in Unity after I get all the assets for the main character animations done)

Here's a work in progress animation of Ashe's triple slash with the Sword equipped:
tumblr_obfed6sY6d1qcq8slo1_400.gif


(About halfway done doing weapons animations, still need to convert most of my animations to proper pallet codes, and figure out if I want to change how I'm handling Wall Climbing...)

Earlier posts: (I actually forgot I posted some of these already here...Tons of other animations for the character and a mockup, I've got a better alpha sitting around than the one in here, but it's not cleaned up yet and I broke some stuff testing other animations and features...need to fix it first)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=200663644&highlight=#post200663644
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=209749020&highlight=#post209749020
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Honestly I thought it was a whip or something at first glance. For some reason the sword looks kind of "bendy"? Maybe it's just me.
 
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NinjaBoyLao

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I need some opinion on this. When I designed our foot soldier,
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I intentionally made him look like the New Age Retro Hippe(aka best enemy ever) from Earthbound when viewed in the front.
New_Age_Retro_Hippie.gif


but looks completely different when viewed from the side.
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Will i ever have a problem(legal wise) with this?


Also, here is some progress pics(bullet emitter and started working on the first boss' mechanics).

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JackelZXA

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hampig said:
Man, I love the style of your game. Really reminds me of Gunstar.
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Thanks yeah. I'm definitely thinking about games with the graphical quality of Gunstar Heroes as my benchmark. Glad you like it, hope I can get the game up up to that level. :D

timetokill said:
Honestly I thought it was a whip or something at first glance. For some reason the sword looks kind of "bendy"? Maybe it's just me.
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I'm gonna try to smooth that out yeah. Filling in the slash effects and getting a nice cutting feel will be the thing that does it. (Think Zero in Mega Man X4, but with a solid blade) I do have ideas for sling weapons and whip blades. (The idea is that I want to allow you to equip several different weapons to either hand, and that they're visible on the character. It's a long ways through getting those sprites done, and I hope I can get them done by my birthday...)
 
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Thom Yorke's Wobbly Eye

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anteevy said:
omg the thing I've started working on 3 years ago releases tomorrow, so excited (http://store.steampowered.com/app/425410). Already getting really positive feedback, including a few 9/10 reviews from smaller sites. We have a cool big Twitch event planned for tomorrow, too.

8hoQvio.gif


FYI here's what it once looked like: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=98325161&highlight=#post98325161

Edit: oh god, the Unity prototype download still works. So awful.
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Awesome! Just picked it up, mega congrats!
 
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Thom Yorke's Wobbly Eye

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I've spent the last week adding motion control support to Stage Presence and I'm super pleased with the results so far! Enjoy some gifs!

Twitch Chat not supporting your "singing"? Show 'em how you feel!
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Crowd mind probe device on the fritz? Give it a gentle tap. GENTLE
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Audience turned into a horde of demons? It's time to get CROSS!
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The crucifix also defends against bottles of piss. Hallowed be thy AIM!
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Sick of having bottles thrown at you? Go on the offensive!
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