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CHALLENGE: The Lava Level
Design a single-screen mock-up of a new, original video game showing a level that includes lava.

Canvas size - Unrestricted.

Colours - Max 12. Must only include colours from the palette below:

Animation - Optional.

Transparency - No.
CHALLENGE RULES
Participants have until this upcoming Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) to submit their entry (strict). Don't forget to check the 'Submit to weekly challenge' checkbox.
Only new pixels allowed.
Open to all members.
Posting WIPs in this thread or in new threads in the WIP section is highly encouraged, but ONLY SUBMIT YOUR FINAL ART.
CHALLENGE JUDGING
Every Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) the previous week's entries are judged.
Every week a new voting poll will be posted for previous week's entries.
Winner announced the following week.

CHALLENGE PRIZES/GOODIES
Top three finishers will receive an award displayed in your PJ gallery profile for all to see and envy.
Top finisher gets to call the following week's challenge...sweet.
'Participation' ribbons will be given for all who enter.
No matter what happens you get challenged :)
CHALLENGE VOTING
Vote now for your favorite pixelart in this week's challenge!
CHALLENGE AWARDS
The The Lava Level pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:

Level 4 - Hell! by vierbit
Lava Dungeon by Adarias
Baalphraegor's Chamber by Mrmo Tarius

Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! 

Game under the name "Pishchera of the union of ice and a lava" by .:APPLE:.
Lava lava lava lava by Chaoxys
squirrel vs lava bird by r1k
Land of Lava and Gears by gabriellord
Lava RPG by crozier
White Lava by Manupix
Head Lava level by SINSINNER
Skullman - Lava Level by deadpixelteam
Black Lava by Manupix
Elementafist by xxmantisxx
Lava Liberator by antymattar
Volcano Boss Dragon by Ixayou
Lava Level by Level 1
Inside The Heat by Always Black.
The Lava Level by Genius At Play
Santahell by Batlorder
Lava Scene by Absenter
Mr. Haste by Smilecythe
FIST OF THE PUNCHING OF YOUR FACE by fawful
Motorboy's Travels by Stratus-Stereo
SRPG Mockup by X0-000
Lava Rats Level by dpixel
Lava Stage - Fight! by Denmen707
The Lava Level by queren800
NINJA FIGHTER. by AsPic
The Lava Level by TypeVision
Lava Level by ZeroSum
Super Robot FireFighter GO! by .42ing
Lava level mock up by capfal
See no evil by showtime
non-existent game by DSM
Challenge Entry : Lava Level by xeonix77
Mistress, they are threatening your dungeon! by neofotistou
Lava game by Dweller
Crystal Bird by Rebolation?
WEEKLY CHALENGE: The lava level by m4rsellino
shooter by lousa
Sonic Man: Lava Stage by royser
Jurassic kart - the lava track by wuhu
Lava Level v2 by Meatermen

Edited by skamocore - 27 June 2011 at 12:30am

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administrator Admiral Joined: 03 March 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: CHALLENGE 6/27/2011: The Lava Level Posted: 27 June 2011 at 12:01am
	CHALLENGE: The Lava Level Design a single-screen mock-up of a new, original video game showing a level that includes lava. Canvas size - Unrestricted. Colours - Max 12. Must only include colours from the palette below: Animation - Optional. Transparency - No. CHALLENGE RULES Participants have until this upcoming Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) to submit their entry (strict). Don't forget to check the 'Submit to weekly challenge' checkbox. Only new pixels allowed. Open to all members. Posting WIPs in this thread or in new threads in the WIP section is highly encouraged, but ONLY SUBMIT YOUR FINAL ART. CHALLENGE JUDGING Every Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) the previous week's entries are judged. Every week a new voting poll will be posted for previous week's entries. Winner announced the following week. CHALLENGE PRIZES/GOODIES Top three finishers will receive an award displayed in your PJ gallery profile for all to see and envy. Top finisher gets to call the following week's challenge...sweet. 'Participation' ribbons will be given for all who enter. No matter what happens you get challenged :) CHALLENGE VOTING Vote now for your favorite pixelart in this week's challenge! CHALLENGE AWARDS The The Lava Level pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces: Level 4 - Hell! by vierbit Lava Dungeon by Adarias Baalphraegor's Chamber by Mrmo Tarius Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! Game under the name "Pishchera of the union of ice and a lava" by .:APPLE:. Lava lava lava lava by Chaoxys squirrel vs lava bird by r1k Land of Lava and Gears by gabriellord Lava RPG by crozier White Lava by Manupix Head Lava level by SINSINNER Skullman - Lava Level by deadpixelteam Black Lava by Manupix Elementafist by xxmantisxx Lava Liberator by antymattar Volcano Boss Dragon by Ixayou Lava Level by Level 1 Inside The Heat by Always Black. The Lava Level by Genius At Play Santahell by Batlorder Lava Scene by Absenter Mr. Haste by Smilecythe FIST OF THE PUNCHING OF YOUR FACE by fawful Motorboy's Travels by Stratus-Stereo SRPG Mockup by X0-000 Lava Rats Level by dpixel Lava Stage - Fight! by Denmen707 The Lava Level by queren800 NINJA FIGHTER. by AsPic The Lava Level by TypeVision Lava Level by ZeroSum Super Robot FireFighter GO! by .42ing Lava level mock up by capfal See no evil by showtime non-existent game by DSM Challenge Entry : Lava Level by xeonix77 Mistress, they are threatening your dungeon! by neofotistou Lava game by Dweller Crystal Bird by Rebolation? WEEKLY CHALENGE: The lava level by m4rsellino shooter by lousa Sonic Man: Lava Stage by royser Jurassic kart - the lava track by wuhu Lava Level v2 by Meatermen Edited by skamocore - 27 June 2011 at 12:30am
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r1k Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 336	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 2:23am
	rough sketch Im leaving town on friday and wont have a computer so hopefuly I can finish it before then.
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Hapiel Rear Admiral Joined: 14 April 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3264	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 3:21am
	Hey r1k, It looks very good. The stones, the sky, I suppose the lava will later on as well.... but.. It looks a bit like 'routine work'. You seem to already know how to align your pixels to create impressive reflections and clouds and rocks, than why start with the most unoriginal idea possible? Any game that I have played with lava featured (cavelike)platforms with lava inbetween.. I challenge you to take your skill to the wild side! there is no need to even make a platforming game! Take an original perspective, original location, original lava source and stream, and then an original background! I am sorry but clouds and rocks and a simple gap are not doing it for me...
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r1k Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 336	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 4:18am
	well heres a rough sketch of something different squirell knight versus lava spewing baby bird on tree tops? Im imagining a cartoony yoshi's island type style. I want to make it a platforming game though because I actual make games, and they have been in top down perspective for the last year or two, and Id like to do side scroller for a change. edit: cleaning in up a bit Edited by r1k - 27 June 2011 at 5:42am
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 4:22am
	Here's another simple gap! With rocky platforms! IT IS very ORIGINAL and has FIREBALLS. Bet you never seen THOSE before, eh? :) :) basic tiles done, now on to detail stuff. Also r1k, that is TRIPPY and also AWESOME :D edit updaet tiem! Edited by Mrmo Tarius - 27 June 2011 at 5:09am
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tuaarita Commander Joined: 04 December 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1049	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 6:41am
	Fiery yeah! Edited by Leroy - 27 June 2011 at 6:46am
	I'm running in the desert, running in to the sun, running out of blood and I'm going numb.
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 6:52am
	I've messed around a bit with the tileset, and here's the result- Meet Baalphraegor! (well, his stone-carved head, really)
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crozier Commander Joined: 30 June 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 190	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 10:23am
	Still a major WIP, but Looking better then my Water level peice :p
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 1:24pm
	Moar updaetz. obviously inspired by my earlier 'Temple of Lunarius mini' piece- the mouth lavafall, and general layout of things. Which may be subject to change.
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Batzy Seaman Joined: 12 November 2018 Location: Finland Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 3:35pm
	I'd like to see some of your works animated somehow mrmo, thought animating lava falls?
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GhosTZinhu Seaman Joined: 23 May 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 3:45pm
	The first, I might do a v2 good night
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r1k Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 336	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 4:13pm
	update
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uburur Seaman Joined: 27 May 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 9:34pm
	Play as the harlequin archangel Vohmai as she tries to build radiance at the peak of an active volcano. Tap the screen to dispatch a holy wrath or swipe at the screen to generate radiant shields. Calling down wrath will completely empty your radiance and clear the screen of entities/effects of level equal to or lower than the consumed radiance. Generating shields will drain your accumulated radiance, so use them sparingly. Levels are completed by achieving 100% radiance. Why is she building radiance in such a volatile area? No one knows,,, Comments or suggestions would help greatly?
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Adarias Rear Admiral Joined: 18 July 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 27 June 2011 at 11:47pm
	uburur - i like the sketch, i like the description....but how and where are you going to fit lava into that image? the only way to tell there's even a volcano is from the accompanying text. I'm thinking of entering this one. I haven't had a decent milestone at work recently and a short-term accomplishment should be good for my morale. Right now I'm torn between brighter and darker lava: Very WIP still, a DnD/common fantasy concept, probably free movement in iso 4dir, more about the coop than the endless dungeon, although I have stuck to something vaguely resembling a tileset. going for DS mockup, top screen will have stats and action log stuff. I like my environments too much to clutter them. Currently just showing the arcane mage and barbarian. don't worry, there's a few more tricks up my sleeve come submission time.
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 12:40am
	I'd say go with bright lava, as it adds moar contrast! Or, go both- you can make some parts hotter (and therefore brighter) for variety :) (or increase that frame speed and make it animated!)
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r1k Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 336	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 1:27am
	@ Adarias, I had the same thought as Mrmo Tarius, making the lava animate.
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Hapiel Rear Admiral Joined: 14 April 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3264	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 2:11am
	Good improvement r1k!
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 2:47am
	Moar updaet splashy spritey! FWOOSH I'd say the piece is way too large for me to try and animate it in time :/
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kevink Midshipman Joined: 16 August 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 4:26am
	*Originally posted by Adarias* uburur - i like the sketch, i like the description....but how and where are you going to fit lava into that image? the only way to tell there's even a volcano is from the accompanying text. I'm thinking of entering this one. I haven't had a decent milestone at work recently and a short-term accomplishment should be good for my morale. Right now I'm torn between brighter and darker lava: Very WIP still, a DnD/common fantasy concept, probably free movement in iso 4dir, more about the coop than the endless dungeon, although I have stuck to something vaguely resembling a tileset. going for DS mockup, top screen will have stats and action log stuff. I like my environments too much to clutter them. Currently just showing the arcane mage and barbarian. don't worry, there's a few more tricks up my sleeve come submission time. *Originally posted by Mrmo Tarius* Moar updaet splashy spritey! FWOOSH I'd say the piece is way too large for me to try and animate it in time :/ Wow guys, these are just too awesome. I did a quick sketch on my netbook as well. I hope I'll have some time to finish it!
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 4:35am
	I'm thinking of converting that huge scene into a slideshow-sort-of-thing, because it's never a good thing to show the whole level like this, and I need to fit it into a game-like HUD. I've a few ideas. also kevink, I need to see that piece of yours completed! :D
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Meatermen Seaman Joined: 24 July 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 5:48am
	This my very WIP: Edited by Meatermen - 29 June 2011 at 8:12am
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Denmen707 Seaman Joined: 12 December 2009 Location: Netherlands Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 6:01am
	My WIP, probably going to go street fighter kind of game. Meaterman, I'm pretty sure that is mario
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Meatermen Seaman Joined: 24 July 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 7:31am
	Oh yes I misread the challenge... I thought that I have to make a lava level for an existing game.
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Denmen707 Seaman Joined: 12 December 2009 Location: Netherlands Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 8:18am
	All he needs now is an opponent
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uburur Seaman Joined: 27 May 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 10:27am
	@adarias - lava gets hurled in from either sides of the screen,,, kinda weird ill admit xD Also, your sprites are so cute <3 I especially like the outline fading out before the feet. also, i did an small update on the hud and, hopefully, better show where the lava is in the game Edited by uburur - 28 June 2011 at 10:31am
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.42ing Seaman Joined: 29 June 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 28 June 2011 at 6:12pm
	Oh noes! Suddenly a boss appears! D: My 1st PJ contest entry, whoo! Hope i get it done in time...
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 2:11am
	Gaah, seems I cannot read. It clearly says "sigle-screen mockup". So much for my slideshow :/ Oh well, I'll just post it here then. In 2xmode! :P
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kevink Midshipman Joined: 16 August 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 4:59am
	*Originally posted by Mrmo Tarius* Gaah, seems I cannot read. It clearly says "sigle-screen mockup". So much for my slideshow :/ Oh well, I'll just post it here then. In 2xmode! :P one word, ANIMATED SCROLLING LEVEL..wait what? Edited by kevink - 29 June 2011 at 5:00am
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 5:03am
	For that to work, I'd have to do the actual sprite animations, which would take ages :/
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kevink Midshipman Joined: 16 August 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 5:52am
	Nah, you could just scroll the level with the static images.
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 6:11am
	Hmm, that I can do, but does it still count as 'single screen'?
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kevink Midshipman Joined: 16 August 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 6:33am
	It's arguable, bit I think it does.
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tuaarita Commander Joined: 04 December 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1049	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 7:24am
	I don't see why it wouldn't count but I prefer the full mockup to view it all at once.
	I'm running in the desert, running in to the sun, running out of blood and I'm going numb.
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crozier Commander Joined: 30 June 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 190	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 9:47am
	Another WIP. Still gotta fix some stuff and add stuff. Generator thing looks really odd and I might put in a hotbar above the main screen.
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Rebolation? Seaman Joined: 23 January 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 2:55pm
	MY WIP:
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.42ing Seaman Joined: 29 June 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 2:58pm
	Still very much a WIP.. It's a side scrolling shooter! You are a super powered robot fireman who can FLY, and you were sent to extinquish this lava monster. Open for suggestions and such. :D
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Meatermen Seaman Joined: 24 July 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 4:04pm
	I finished mine I think here it is: @Mrmo Tarius: Your picture is my favourite :d
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neofotistou Commander Joined: 07 September 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 175	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 4:32pm
	Here's my WIP. It's a non-realtime tower defense game. You need to guard your lair from the cute but surprisingly resilient Blerps. Just a sketch at the moment. Amazing job everyone! kisses Christina Edited by neofotistou - 29 June 2011 at 4:34pm
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Xamllew Midshipman Joined: 22 August 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 51	Posted: 29 June 2011 at 8:38pm
	Looks good so far Neofotistou, I like the lava effect, looks intensely bright.
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deadpixelteam Seaman Joined: 14 December 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 30 June 2011 at 12:09am
	Everyone made awesome pixel art, kudos . This is my little start. More to come :)
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deadpixelteam Seaman Joined: 14 December 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 30 June 2011 at 3:36am
	Here's some animated update... I need to create more tiles, items and background... Hope I'll finish on time
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deadpixelteam Seaman Joined: 14 December 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 30 June 2011 at 5:33am
	Here's a little more update,bars and hero burning skull
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wuhu Midshipman Joined: 15 March 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 42	Posted: 30 June 2011 at 9:51am
	Damn u guys are awesome.... WIP - Jurassic kart Edited by wuhu - 01 July 2011 at 12:40am
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gabriellord Seaman Joined: 08 October 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 30 June 2011 at 1:54pm
	My first WIP
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r1k Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 336	Posted: 30 June 2011 at 3:13pm
	@ deadpixeltean, maybe try either making the characters larger or shrinking the screen a bit, as theres currently alot of blank space that youll have to fill. @ wuhu, that looks awesome. Like a 3d game with pixel art graphics, loks like it would be fun to play.
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Meatermen Seaman Joined: 24 July 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 30 June 2011 at 3:40pm
	Here's the v2 of my lava level:
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xxmantisxx Commander Joined: 03 August 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 191	Posted: 30 June 2011 at 6:58pm
	Whatcha think? Edited by xxmantisxx - 30 June 2011 at 6:59pm
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showtime Commander Joined: 14 May 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 105	Posted: 30 June 2011 at 9:26pm
	"what is this is?"
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DSM Seaman Joined: 22 September 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 01 July 2011 at 2:57am
	Here is my background for the game)
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deadpixelteam Seaman Joined: 14 December 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 01 July 2011 at 4:32am
	*Originally posted by r1k* @ deadpixeltean, maybe try either making the characters larger or shrinking the screen a bit, as theres currently alot of blank space that youll have to fill. I know r1k, I'll add more stuff in :), thanks Here's some more Edited by deadpixelteam - 01 July 2011 at 4:35am
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