MUGEN Project - Page 3

GreatDragon AD · 12-10-2006

Update Flash!

Today, I finally gotten in contact with Robin von Kopen this afternoon. Though I didn't had much time with him since I had one hour left before I left to work, I did gave him the overall view on the project. Again, I wanted to see how they do with stills and short animated sprites until moving on to working on a complete character. I did mentioned about trying different characters besides mines since this project might lead up in making a MUGEN game for the Process. But I do want to concentrate with my own characters first. Robin understands the idea and doesn't mind on working in it.

After work, I arrived home and was enjoying a meal from Quiznos. All of a sudden, I gotten an AIM message from someone I never met. It was another sprite artist who was interested in the project. What are the chances!? His name was Ryan, A.K.A ryrydeflyguy in AIM. Anyway, I explained him about the project like I did with Robin but with more detail since I had loads of free time. After that, he really likes my characters and decided to join in on the project. But since I alreayd had a sprite artist before he did, I did said I need to test him out by doing at least a still sprite of my characters. He showed me his past works and are very well done but I want to see how he does in doing fighting game characters by Capcom or SNK styles. Well, he definitely understands what I'm looking for on the sprites after I showed him the animated sprites I had from Strider_Hien.

Now I have two sprite artists on this project. The only thing I need to worry about is how I will be paying for either one of them. Well, at least I'm going to see how well they will be doing on the sprites before I accept them into the project. I got Robin to do Lisa's Bloodlust form while Ryan got Grape. But I don't mind if both artists do each other's characters so I could compare them. Anyway, this has been the best update yet so far. Stay tune for more. We migth expect a still sprite from Ryan in the next few days.

GreatDragon AD · 12-12-2006

Well, I got the first sprite sheet from Robin on Lisa. Its a simple sheet showing what she looks like in sNK style, Capcom style with clothed and nude sprites. However, he did her normal form. Its because he thought she change forms during a match. The sheet was not bad but its not the style I'm looking for. But he did the texture right for both styles: SNK being more realistic while Capcom being more animated. I'm letting him do her Bloodlust form next but after that I'm giving him a breather. I want to see Ryan's work on Grape as well so I can compare their works. Even if one or both dont qualify for the project, the least I can do is pay for the works they did so far. They came to me for the project as a paying job and I will pay them for what they have done. I'm a fair man and its the least I can do for taking interest in my project.

Other news, I saw Misamu from MugenChina online on MSN. He didn't replied my email that I sent him and at the moment he is away from MSN. For now, I'm waiting for a chance to talk to him and see if its interested in my project. If all else fails, I might as well wait for Ahrimanes until he finds the free time and build up his mood on doing sprites. That is all for now. Tell me what you think.

Memo Pad · 12-12-2006

Hmm... Commissions, eh? (Ear widens up.)

Would you be interested in my style?
I try to shoot for stuff like Guilty Gear X.

GreatDragon AD · 12-12-2006

Sure. I need all the help I could get for this project, Memo_Pad. Guilty Gear X style is fine by me. I really love that game, anyway. In other news, had contact with Ryan. He hasn't done anything yet but after showing me a female mannequin to desing fighting game characters, I was amazed on how he did it. He did a lot better than Robin in fact. I can't wait how will he do with Grape. For now, I only asked him to do an animated sprite of her using her growing abilities. If he do well, I might have him do the rest of the sprites. I might have leave Robin off from the project but I will pay him for what he did so far depending on how well he will do with Lisa's Bloodlust form.

GreatDragon AD · 12-13-2006

Sorry, no news yet. I'm just posting two files for Memo_Pad. I'm reposting my requested collection of sprites I had from Strider_Hien and KonekoRyu. But he is interested in working on the project so I'm trying to discuss with him on how we could make this work. I hope I expect something new today then I will let you guys knows.

GreatDragon AD · 12-16-2006

Well, Robin finally finished Lisa's Bloodlust form so here is the final version of his rendition. It wasn't so bad but its not what I'm looking for. Because of that, I will relieve him from the project. But I will pay him for all the work he did so far. Robin might be needed if I need his skills in the future so who knows. What leaves Ryan now on his take on Grape. Thoughts and comments are welcome.

SoylentOrange · 12-16-2006

Not a bad rendition, though a little visually flat, since there's no shading or other color differences save for the little v-suit...

AhziDahaka · 12-16-2006

Yeah, that sprite was definitely lacking in the value department to the point that you really don't get any impression of shape and form in it.

GreatDragon AD · 12-16-2006

I know. That's the reason I had to relieve Robin from the project. But again, he will be paid for at least doing his work on it. I mean, no one rarely came to me to work on my projects.

GreatDragon AD · 12-18-2006

Finally got some sample sprites for Grape from Ryan. Hope you like them. I know her hair hasn't tied to her usual two ponytails but still got her buns an she is wearing a top and short pants. All this is just a test on Grape, especially in the last sprite that Ryan is trying to figure out on how to make her breasts from how they will look like and how big they will grow. Tell me what you think.

AhziDahaka · 12-18-2006

Much better, definitely, although her waist is too wide--it makes her look a bit masculine. Of course, this is a preliminary thing, so there's a chance he hasn't even gotten to finish the overall body shape anyhow.

SoylentOrange · 12-18-2006

Better, and I know it's just a pre-lim, but he's drawn her torso at an incongruous angle to her legs- her stomach wouldn't be facing the camera that much given the positinging of her legs, unless she's got a G.I. Joe-stlye pelvis swivel...

12-10-2006	#25
GreatDragon AD Twin Warrior of Fire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 468	Update Flash! Today, I finally gotten in contact with Robin von Kopen this afternoon. Though I didn't had much time with him since I had one hour left before I left to work, I did gave him the overall view on the project. Again, I wanted to see how they do with stills and short animated sprites until moving on to working on a complete character. I did mentioned about trying different characters besides mines since this project might lead up in making a MUGEN game for the Process. But I do want to concentrate with my own characters first. Robin understands the idea and doesn't mind on working in it. After work, I arrived home and was enjoying a meal from Quiznos. All of a sudden, I gotten an AIM message from someone I never met. It was another sprite artist who was interested in the project. What are the chances!? His name was Ryan, A.K.A ryrydeflyguy in AIM. Anyway, I explained him about the project like I did with Robin but with more detail since I had loads of free time. After that, he really likes my characters and decided to join in on the project. But since I alreayd had a sprite artist before he did, I did said I need to test him out by doing at least a still sprite of my characters. He showed me his past works and are very well done but I want to see how he does in doing fighting game characters by Capcom or SNK styles. Well, he definitely understands what I'm looking for on the sprites after I showed him the animated sprites I had from Strider_Hien. Now I have two sprite artists on this project. The only thing I need to worry about is how I will be paying for either one of them. Well, at least I'm going to see how well they will be doing on the sprites before I accept them into the project. I got Robin to do Lisa's Bloodlust form while Ryan got Grape. But I don't mind if both artists do each other's characters so I could compare them. Anyway, this has been the best update yet so far. Stay tune for more. We migth expect a still sprite from Ryan in the next few days. __________________ PUERTORICAN POWER!!! ...'nuff said. http://gdadgirls.bakunyuu.com/

12-12-2006	#27
Memo Pad ROCK YOU !! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tip O' Texas Posts: 321	Hmm... Commissions, eh? (Ear widens up.) Would you be interested in my style? I try to shoot for stuff like Guilty Gear X. __________________ http://memopadcar.deviantart.com/ It's a long way to the top, if ya wanna ROCK!

12-12-2006	#28
GreatDragon AD Twin Warrior of Fire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 468	Sure. I need all the help I could get for this project, Memo_Pad. Guilty Gear X style is fine by me. I really love that game, anyway. In other news, had contact with Ryan. He hasn't done anything yet but after showing me a female mannequin to desing fighting game characters, I was amazed on how he did it. He did a lot better than Robin in fact. I can't wait how will he do with Grape. For now, I only asked him to do an animated sprite of her using her growing abilities. If he do well, I might have him do the rest of the sprites. I might have leave Robin off from the project but I will pay him for what he did so far depending on how well he will do with Lisa's Bloodlust form. __________________ PUERTORICAN POWER!!! ...'nuff said. http://gdadgirls.bakunyuu.com/

12-16-2006	#33
GreatDragon AD Twin Warrior of Fire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 468	I know. That's the reason I had to relieve Robin from the project. But again, he will be paid for at least doing his work on it. I mean, no one rarely came to me to work on my projects. __________________ PUERTORICAN POWER!!! ...'nuff said. http://gdadgirls.bakunyuu.com/

12-16-2006	#31
SoylentOrange Process Disciple Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,920	Not a bad rendition, though a little visually flat, since there's no shading or other color differences save for the little v-suit...

12-16-2006	#32
AhziDahaka This is a user title. Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 383	Yeah, that sprite was definitely lacking in the value department to the point that you really don't get any impression of shape and form in it.

12-18-2006	#35
AhziDahaka This is a user title. Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 383	Much better, definitely, although her waist is too wide--it makes her look a bit masculine. Of course, this is a preliminary thing, so there's a chance he hasn't even gotten to finish the overall body shape anyhow.