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thedaemon
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Topic: [WiP] thedaemon avatar
Posted: 24 November 2007 at 12:14am

I figured I need an avatar so here is what I have so far. 11 colors pixeled in GrafX2. Please tell me what I can do to improve the image.

update:

newest update:

Edited by thedaemon - 25 November 2007 at 12:14am

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Solid Pixel
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Posted: 24 November 2007 at 4:45am

Your avatar is too large for one, the max size is 64x64, yours currently is 73x101.

The face is fine but the anatomy of the neck looks off. Secondly you can't tell were the neck begins and were the jaw ends. Shade in or outlining the jaw should correct the issue.

Also the shoulders are too small, maybe lengthening them would help, unless that was your intention then ignore that bit. On a positive note; I do like the innocent feel of it. Good luck.

Edited by Solid Pixel - 24 November 2007 at 5:22am

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thedaemon
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Posted: 24 November 2007 at 9:45am

It has no mouth, so no jaw. Ha, figures I would draw one too large. Thanks for the C&C. What do you think of the color choices? Does the dithering look stupid?

Here i did a quick pixel of the character's full body within 64x64

Edited by thedaemon - 24 November 2007 at 10:03am

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Demon
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Posted: 24 November 2007 at 3:23pm

Nice username. :P

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MashPotato
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Posted: 24 November 2007 at 5:44pm

I like this character, and think it looks quite nice so far!

I think a little more attention to be paid to the aa (it seems a bit haphazard in some places), and to the shapes in general. Remember to make shapes as close as possible to what you want, and use aa only to smooth. I did an edit (I removed the dithering and added 2 colours, so this may not be what you had in mind).

My edit on right:

And I know your character doesn't have any arms, but I was having some fun and added some

Note that I am not very skilled at aa myself, so this is just an example, and some places look a bit dodgy on my edit. Hope this helps!

the INDIE STONE

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thedaemon
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Posted: 24 November 2007 at 7:58pm

Ok here is the latest update. Am I on the right track? I am still learning how to AA properly, not 100% worried about it yet in this stage, just trying to get the overall color's down and basic shading. Thanks for the paint over it has helped a bunch.

Edited by thedaemon - 24 November 2007 at 7:58pm

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jalonso
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Posted: 24 November 2007 at 8:01pm

Great character.
Worth mentioning again if this is an avvy for PJ its too big. 64x64 max.

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MashPotato
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Posted: 24 November 2007 at 8:06pm

Definite improvement, the curves look more precise now

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thedaemon
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Posted: 25 November 2007 at 12:15am

I fixed it to actually work as an avatar here. Guess I might update the other one to look like a card perhaps. Anyways, what should I do with the background? How is my AA coming?

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thedaemon Midshipman Joined: 18 April 2023 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 33	Topic: [WiP] thedaemon avatar Posted: 24 November 2007 at 12:14am
	I figured I need an avatar so here is what I have so far. 11 colors pixeled in GrafX2. Please tell me what I can do to improve the image. update: newest update: Edited by thedaemon - 25 November 2007 at 12:14am
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Solid Pixel Midshipman Joined: 31 January 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 59	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 4:45am
	Your avatar is too large for one, the max size is 64x64, yours currently is 73x101. The face is fine but the anatomy of the neck looks off. Secondly you can't tell were the neck begins and were the jaw ends. Shade in or outlining the jaw should correct the issue. Also the shoulders are too small, maybe lengthening them would help, unless that was your intention then ignore that bit. On a positive note; I do like the innocent feel of it. Good luck. Edited by Solid Pixel - 24 November 2007 at 5:22am
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thedaemon Midshipman Joined: 18 April 2023 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 33	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 9:45am
	It has no mouth, so no jaw. Ha, figures I would draw one too large. Thanks for the C&C. What do you think of the color choices? Does the dithering look stupid? Here i did a quick pixel of the character's full body within 64x64 Edited by thedaemon - 24 November 2007 at 10:03am
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Demon Commander Joined: 16 March 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 562	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 3:23pm
	Nice username. :P
	"At least we killed some boredom..." - Death Note.
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MashPotato Commander Joined: 05 February 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 237	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 5:44pm
	I like this character, and think it looks quite nice so far! I think a little more attention to be paid to the aa (it seems a bit haphazard in some places), and to the shapes in general. Remember to make shapes as close as possible to what you want, and use aa only to smooth. I did an edit (I removed the dithering and added 2 colours, so this may not be what you had in mind). My edit on right: And I know your character doesn't have any arms, but I was having some fun and added some Note that I am not very skilled at aa myself, so this is just an example, and some places look a bit dodgy on my edit. Hope this helps!
	the INDIE STONE
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thedaemon Midshipman Joined: 18 April 2023 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 33	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 7:58pm
	Ok here is the latest update. Am I on the right track? I am still learning how to AA properly, not 100% worried about it yet in this stage, just trying to get the overall color's down and basic shading. Thanks for the paint over it has helped a bunch. Edited by thedaemon - 24 November 2007 at 7:58pm
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 8:01pm
	Great character. Worth mentioning again if this is an avvy for PJ its too big. 64x64 max.
	PJs FAQ <•> Sticky Reads
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MashPotato Commander Joined: 05 February 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 237	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 8:06pm
	Definite improvement, the curves look more precise now
	the INDIE STONE
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thedaemon Midshipman Joined: 18 April 2023 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 33	Posted: 25 November 2007 at 12:15am
	I fixed it to actually work as an avatar here. Guess I might update the other one to look like a card perhaps. Anyways, what should I do with the background? How is my AA coming?
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