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Introducing BuddyBlocks! The Isometric City with a buddy system.
Unlike other iso cities you are forced to pair up with another buddy to create your block area. 2-4 people may participate on a block. Once you've finished a block with your buddy, I encourage you to find a NEW buddy to start a new block on. Learn off your buddy. Use messenger, PMs, etc to get feedback from your buddy and communicate effectively to create an awesome block area.
The template (UPDATED!):

The Lightsource Reference:

RULES:

You must have at least ONE buddy. Up to four buddies in total may work on a block together. 
The block area is split up into 4 areas so you can create multiple buildings if you and your buddy choose to do so. 
The roads may be used but you may not build outside of the roads whatsoever. 
Think about the size of the sidewalk and use that info to create buildings and people in relation to that. 
Block areas must have a flow to it... meaning that if you and your buddy have different styles of isometric pixel art, you must conform to each others styles and come up with a middle ground for your styles. 
Teach each other what you know. Ask each other questions. This is a teaching and learning opportunity! 
Try out different buddies for new blocks after you've completed your last. 
If you need a buddy, put your name down on the list and we'll find you somebuddy. 
Save in .gif format only! Png can darken colours... every block should keep the original colours so they fit together
The BuddyBlocks Buddy List

Pixelblink & TakeOut - Team BlinkOut

Akira & Zoomrix - Team Zoomkira

Zlothien483 & ?

OMGFossil & ?

Snader & Inital_Reality - Team Snadality

Shark & Maestro - Team Sharkstro

d-p & ?

Edited by pixelblink

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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Topic: BuddyBlocks! Posted: 11 September 2005 at 3:34pm
	Introducing BuddyBlocks! The Isometric City with a buddy system. Unlike other iso cities you are forced to pair up with another buddy to create your block area. 2-4 people may participate on a block. Once you've finished a block with your buddy, I encourage you to find a NEW buddy to start a new block on. Learn off your buddy. Use messenger, PMs, etc to get feedback from your buddy and communicate effectively to create an awesome block area. The template (UPDATED!): The Lightsource Reference: RULES: You must have at least ONE buddy. Up to four buddies in total may work on a block together. The block area is split up into 4 areas so you can create multiple buildings if you and your buddy choose to do so. The roads may be used but you may not build outside of the roads whatsoever. Think about the size of the sidewalk and use that info to create buildings and people in relation to that. Block areas must have a flow to it... meaning that if you and your buddy have different styles of isometric pixel art, you must conform to each others styles and come up with a middle ground for your styles. Teach each other what you know. Ask each other questions. This is a teaching and learning opportunity! Try out different buddies for new blocks after you've completed your last. If you need a buddy, put your name down on the list and we'll find you somebuddy. Save in .gif format only! Png can darken colours... every block should keep the original colours so they fit together The BuddyBlocks Buddy List Pixelblink & TakeOut - Team BlinkOut Akira & Zoomrix - Team Zoomkira Zlothien483 & ? OMGFossil & ? Snader & Inital_Reality - Team Snadality Shark & Maestro - Team Sharkstro d-p & ? Edited by pixelblink
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Wannahlakujuu Commander Joined: 02 April 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 205	Posted: 11 September 2005 at 3:43pm
	This is a really great idea, I would participate if I knew anything about iso, but I don't, so I won't
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 11 September 2005 at 3:44pm
	Get some tutorial time in dude... you'll be a pro in no time
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Wannahlakujuu Commander Joined: 02 April 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 205	Posted: 11 September 2005 at 3:46pm
	I'll have to look for a good tutorial when I get the time. I've always wanted to try it.
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ryan-gfx Commander Joined: 25 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 244	Posted: 11 September 2005 at 10:20pm
	Well it's a tired idea, but an interesting twist. Good luck everyone

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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 11 September 2005 at 10:27pm
	Thanks Ryan :) I know it's been done as far as the block idea goes but, isometric is my first love in pixelart and I figure it's a good way to get peeps working together. The opportunity for creativity and sharing of pixel wisdom is wide open here. Any ideas to make it better or different? I'm open to your ideas dude
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Saboteur Commander Joined: 29 January 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 888	Posted: 11 September 2005 at 10:35pm
	Ah, I'd love to try! but... My ideas usually are above and beyond my skill level, and even more so in the case of Iso. I'll do a couple of practice runs, see if I still suck as much as I think I do, then get back to ya.
	"I was minding my own business and walking across a pebbled path, and a Duck started giving me the business."
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Akira Commander Joined: 03 March 2005 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 220	Posted: 12 September 2005 at 1:56am
	I'll do it. I don't do enough iso stuff me thinks.
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Zlothien483 Midshipman Joined: 22 August 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 42	Posted: 12 September 2005 at 4:10am
	Yeah, me needs buddy!
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Shark Commander a.k.a. Feron Joined: 02 July 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2136	Posted: 12 September 2005 at 11:37am
	wanted: buddy this idea has been used some many times befoer but never with a collab version, quite cool.
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 12 September 2005 at 4:03pm
	Akira: I'll take you as a buddy if you want.. first come first serve Zlothien483: Right on dude... If that was a sign up for Shark you two can be buddies Shark: You in?
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TakeOut Commander Joined: 27 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Posted: 12 September 2005 at 4:41pm
	Wow I'm loving that template, I'd gladly be your buddy Blink. If not I guess I'll just take anyone who wants to buddy up. Edited by TakeOut
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 12 September 2005 at 5:01pm
	TakeOut: Done.. yer my buddy hyuck hyuck! PM me and we'll get something started
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Zoomrix Commander Joined: 27 April 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 342	Posted: 12 September 2005 at 5:41pm
	Sweet. I'm on a buddy hunt! Bloop bloop. Nice idea PB :) I want to be your buddy after the first round EDIT: Akira wanna be my buddy? Edited by Zoomrix
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TakeOut Commander Joined: 27 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Posted: 12 September 2005 at 9:08pm
	I mainly just want my block to look nice. I'm sure I could trust PixelBlink. :3 His style doesn't branch off too far from mine either, so our buildings won't look awkward together. Edited by TakeOut
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OMGFossil Commander Joined: 03 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 948	Posted: 13 September 2005 at 1:26am
	Hell yes I am in.
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Akira Commander Joined: 03 March 2005 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 220	Posted: 13 September 2005 at 2:20am
	Oh Jeez forgot about this . I'll buddy with you Zoomrix. PM or something and we shall get this party started.
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TakeOut Commander Joined: 27 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Posted: 13 September 2005 at 8:19pm
	I'm really excited about this colab, I have just begun my building right now, and Blink has already finished one of his, he only needs to detail it and choose colors.
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 13 September 2005 at 8:42pm
	Woot! Go Team BlinkOut! Edit: Before anyone starts freaking out, I've updated the first post to show an example of the lightsource for your reference. :) Edited by pixelblink
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 14 September 2005 at 12:59am
	I've updated the template. You may build on the road areas. This gives you the freedom to build taller buildings. Feel free to add cars, etc. but do not go outside the road areas into the blue
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PixelSnader Commander Not a troll! Joined: 05 June 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3194	Posted: 14 September 2005 at 1:58am
	the me here requests a buddy
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initial_reality Midshipman Joined: 03 March 2005 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 53	Posted: 14 September 2005 at 8:11am
	* new buddy arrived * snader, i'll team up with you if you want to
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PixelSnader Commander Not a troll! Joined: 05 June 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3194	Posted: 14 September 2005 at 12:01pm
	sure, i see you like black and green too :P add me @ sandertehennepe at hotmail dot com then we'll talk some talk =D
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 14 September 2005 at 4:16pm
	Great to see some new teams built here. Zloth & OMGFossil, you guys wanna team up with eachother? You can be Team Zlothssil!
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Zoomrix Commander Joined: 27 April 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 342	Posted: 14 September 2005 at 5:24pm
	My Team is probably called Akorix
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 14 September 2005 at 5:33pm
	*Originally posted by Zoomrix* My Team is probably called Akorix Actually, I put you down as Zoomkira, but you can name your team anything you want... I just thought it was funny
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TakeOut Commander Joined: 27 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Posted: 14 September 2005 at 9:33pm
	My building so far. Still lacks a bit of flare and some detail but I'm working on it. :)
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Maestro Seaman Joined: 27 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:41am
	Alright, I'm in, as soon as I get home. Anyone wanna buddy up?
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Shark Commander a.k.a. Feron Joined: 02 July 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2136	Posted: 15 September 2005 at 11:21am
	maestro ill join u :D pm me and we can get this show on the road
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d-p Commander Joined: 16 September 2025 Online Status: Offline Posts: 144	Posted: 15 September 2005 at 12:51pm
	Ok, Im in. Nice template pixelblink. I already had some time and started to work. So my idea was a fancy lab. If someone feels like to create the other half of it, just post here that you do it and then do it. After that we might do some finishing touch or talk about adding something on the streets - i don't know, pm me your email. Oh, yes you can paint over my buildings if needed, notice the pipes on the border, which might be connected to your area somehow.
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Shark Commander a.k.a. Feron Joined: 02 July 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2136	Posted: 15 September 2005 at 1:59pm
	cool, but i thought the idea was to work on it together, but this half is sweet
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 15 September 2005 at 6:54pm
	The idea is to work on it together... to collaborate on ideas and help eachother along the way.
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 25 September 2005 at 1:00am
	10 days later... cmon buddies! don't let this one die too! I've got a sweet house to unveil
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OMGFossil Commander Joined: 03 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 948	Posted: 25 September 2005 at 1:16am
	Needs partner :<
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 25 September 2005 at 2:07am
	OMG: pm Zlothien483 or d-p and get it started!
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OMGFossil Commander Joined: 03 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 948	Posted: 25 September 2005 at 2:56am
	kthx :D
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initial_reality Midshipman Joined: 03 March 2005 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 53	Posted: 25 September 2005 at 7:27pm
	I (almost) finished my tiles a week ago and I'm waiting for Snader to finish his. Seems like he's been busy. Meanwhile, I'll post here to get some crits. (iso stuff is harder than i thought! )
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 25 September 2005 at 10:37pm
	pretty funny stuff dude. One thing I might point out is how small and undetailed your car and person are. Look how big the road is in comparison Edit: Thought I'd throw in Team Blinkout's current WIP (Takeout you need to make a move dude... haven't heard from you in awhile) Edited by pixelblink
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TakeOut Commander Joined: 27 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Posted: 29 September 2005 at 7:51pm
	I have been gone just a little bit rescently, but I'm working on finishing my current building and am already planning my next. It's going to be a small corner arcade. n_n I might throw in a warp pipe or something. Dunno, but I'm hoping it'll look great.
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TakeOut Commander Joined: 27 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Posted: 24 October 2005 at 3:51pm
	BUDDY BLOCKS REVIVED! >: (
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