totally sweet. I think the exclamation mark is just brilliant

This is great! I. too was following the progress thread. I love how you've rendered the characters -- reminds me of the Settlers (if you know that game). The black outlines work very well. If only this could be a game...

Brilliant, beautiful. I loved it from the outset, and the final product is pure sex (assuming, of course, that sex is made up of thousands of tiny, masterfully arranged squares... which it is, right? ...guys?)

Its weird how it's in the newest pixel-art box and the wekkly showcase :D, that shows how fast this has been rated and awaited for completion by so many members. totally deserved.

i love how this came out at last

This is a truly beautiful piece. 7/7 and a fav from me.

Great work !!! The characters are great despite their very small size ! The sea is excellent as well. I would have only 2 critics: the sail could have been more dynamic, and the clouds could have been less static too, but that's already a great pic !

13 colours is amazing for a picture of that cartoony style. Really cool, funny, well-made... waht more can you ask?

flaber, I'm surprised someone would crit this so heavily now after having so much time in two threads Anyways, looks amasing!!

I love the contrast between the cartoony characters and the realistic sea. Fantastic.

great stuff! that sail bugs me a bit too, but hey...

my only bits are that the sail looks out of perspective... more front on when it should be more sideways
and it is too hard looking - not fabricy looking at all the lines and scuffs and such look like they are more textur-esq to a rock or something hard
the highlight on the front of the boat is too much of a gleam (personally) - seems more plasticy
wood is alot more natural - doesnt have that fine crisp perfect look about it.. a few more imperfections, slightly different lighting on each plank, etc, could help
the clouds are just too bland for me.. maby personal taste
lastly all i can say - the body of the kraken is too flat.. its not rounded - it appears to have 3 flat sides indicated by shadow colour, base colour and highlight... kind of like a trapazoid almost. So only thing i can say with that is to round the shading and dithering more to give a more cylindrical feel to the squid.

honestly - the pic looks really good!!
all my above statements are probably more stylistic choices and suggestions on texture.
thats about it..
your water is awsome
very nice picture to look at

/drool You have an amazing eye for color. 

really nice work cure, its very beautiful.  I really respect the way you take in so much critique from others and channel it towards the greater good, cheers =)

Hey, yea, I've enjoyed watching this. Sweet job being the first Pixelopolis to go into the Vault.

Very nice, love the waves and, well, the whole thing :D

the only thing that i think can possibly detract from the piece is seeing it so much because you took the time to get all the wondeful critique from the boards. this piece is at a level far beyond that of your other works.

Amazing work for only 13 colors!

And it is complete.  Simply fu**ing amazing!

It's beautiful. I'm not a huge fan of the colours, I enjoyed it much more when you used the mspaint pallete. I really did.

Excellent work, it's truley a superb piece.
How long hs this been a WIP?

Well done man, a fine achievement!

Yesss, love this one! It's some impressiv work. Glad to see it finally submitted! :D faved, 5/5 stars

Yes the sea is really great and it just does not look like 13 colors only. Well done.

Excellent!                   

I saw that as well, and was very happy to see it.  While making a piece, I never quite know how well it will be recieved.  Thanks to all for the comments and favs.

Superb stuff. I too have been following this. I especially the dig the waves and that oh so characteristic Kraken.

Very wow stuff. Your zombie scene too is wow.

dude, i just have to say...  i made my comment at 2:55, at 3:05, you had 10 faves already.  that is not only incredible, but well deserved.  you are my idol

Superb. Makes me want to build that paper Viking Ship I have a book on..

The long time was absolutely worth it. This is a great piece, and the low color count is incredible. A must fav.

it's about time! No critiques. No nothing. Just awesome!

oh yes!  i get the honor of accepting this!  dude, this is the best you have done to date.  i love everything about it.  9/9 fave

I have been following this. I love the scene and the waves makes me happy. Also the low color count and great reuse of it makes me happy. I am happy, thanks cure.