The animation is very smooth, I like it at all. Still, the hair movement bugs me; I fear no hair make such big variation of movement. You need to work more on some shading and contrast issues, but the animation is good enough ;)

selout: http://pixel-zone.rpgdx.net/shtml/tut-selout.shtml  ;)

About the dithering, i did refering to the shoulders and the knees.

 

I think you could animate the armor making it go a bit up and down, specially in the chest. The hips could have some movement too. The hair really need to move less and smother.
I like the way you animated the shadow. I think this is why it looks so 3D.

the last frame swoard animation b0rkes

Hmmm I was wondering if I should have submitted this through the WIP first, but then I read the thing and it said "don't post what you won't update" so I figured I wouldn't.  But it's true I'd like to learn how to become better because there are a lot of good pixellers in this community.

 

Boder, I assume you mean the coat flaps?  I used a reference for myself (I put on a jacket and stuff).  No 3dness here!

Cidow and JM, you think the hair is too bouncy and should move a little less?

The armor doesn't need to be so metallic, I think for the game it was supposed to be tarnished but I could ask my "boss"!

JM, dithering where?  Everywhere?  And what is "selout"?  Sorry I'm new to pixel forums in general.

 

Thanks guys!

Hey now that looks 3D and realistic. Did you use references or make a 3D model first?

It's nice to see great art for Hero of Allacrost.

interesting style you got here :)

i agree with cidow, the hair moves too much. But the rest is well animated, specially the jacket.

I'm not sure to like the dithering though. And the armor doesn't look too metallic.

Some selout and more dark shades may help too. ;)

The hair moves needs review