CHALLENGE 6/27/2011: The Lava Level
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Topic: CHALLENGE 6/27/2011: The Lava Level
Posted By: administrator
Subject: CHALLENGE 6/27/2011: The Lava Level
Date Posted: 27 June 2011 at 12:01am
Replies:
Posted By: r1k
Date 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. |
Posted By: Hapiel
Date Posted: 27 June 2011 at 3:21am
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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... |
Posted By: r1k
Date 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  |
Posted By: Mrmo Tarius
Date 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! 
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Posted By: tuaarita
Date Posted: 27 June 2011 at 6:41am
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Fiery yeah! ------------- I'm running in the desert, running in to the sun, running out of blood and I'm going numb. |
Posted By: Mrmo Tarius
Date Posted: 27 June 2011 at 6:52am
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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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Posted By: crozier
Date Posted: 27 June 2011 at 10:23am
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Still a major WIP, but
http://iliveinavillage.tk/up/0fad2d4420ab18239dd16122487b8aa4.bmp">
 Looking better then my Water level peice :p
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Posted By: Mrmo Tarius
Date 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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Posted By: Batzy
Date Posted: 27 June 2011 at 3:35pm
| I'd like to see some of your works animated somehow mrmo, thought animating lava falls? |
Posted By: GhosTZinhu
Date Posted: 27 June 2011 at 3:45pm
The first, I might do a v2
good night |
Posted By: r1k
Date Posted: 27 June 2011 at 4:13pm
update
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Posted By: uburur
Date 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? |
Posted By: Adarias
Date Posted: 27 June 2011 at 11:47pm
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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. |
Posted By: Mrmo Tarius
Date Posted: 28 June 2011 at 12:40am
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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!) |
Posted By: r1k
Date Posted: 28 June 2011 at 1:27am
| @ Adarias, I had the same thought as Mrmo Tarius, making the lava animate. |
Posted By: Hapiel
Date Posted: 28 June 2011 at 2:11am
| Good improvement r1k! |
Posted By: Mrmo Tarius
Date 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 :/ |
Posted By: kevink
Date Posted: 28 June 2011 at 4:26am
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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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Posted By: Mrmo Tarius
Date Posted: 28 June 2011 at 4:35am
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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 |
Posted By: Meatermen
Date Posted: 28 June 2011 at 5:48am
This my very WIP:
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Posted By: Denmen707
Date 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 |
Posted By: Meatermen
Date 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. |
Posted By: Denmen707
Date Posted: 28 June 2011 at 8:18am
All he needs now is an opponent
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Posted By: uburur
Date Posted: 28 June 2011 at 10:27am
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@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 
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Posted By: .42ing
Date 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... |
Posted By: Mrmo Tarius
Date Posted: 29 June 2011 at 2:11am
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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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Posted By: kevink
Date Posted: 29 June 2011 at 4:59am
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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? |
Posted By: Mrmo Tarius
Date Posted: 29 June 2011 at 5:03am
| For that to work, I'd have to do the actual sprite animations, which would take ages :/ |
Posted By: kevink
Date Posted: 29 June 2011 at 5:52am
| Nah, you could just scroll the level with the static images. |
Posted By: Mrmo Tarius
Date Posted: 29 June 2011 at 6:11am
| Hmm, that I can do, but does it still count as 'single screen'? |
Posted By: kevink
Date Posted: 29 June 2011 at 6:33am
| It's arguable, bit I think it does. |
Posted By: tuaarita
Date Posted: 29 June 2011 at 7:24am
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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. |
Posted By: crozier
Date 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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Posted By: Rebolation?
Date Posted: 29 June 2011 at 2:55pm
MY WIP:
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Posted By: .42ing
Date 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 |
Posted By: Meatermen
Date Posted: 29 June 2011 at 4:04pm
I finished mine I think here it is:
@Mrmo Tarius: Your picture is my favourite :d |
Posted By: neofotistou
Date 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 |
Posted By: Xamllew
Date Posted: 29 June 2011 at 8:38pm
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Looks good so far Neofotistou, I like the lava effect, looks intensely bright. |
Posted By: deadpixelteam
Date Posted: 30 June 2011 at 12:09am
Everyone made awesome pixel art, kudos  .
This is my little start. 
More to come :) |
Posted By: deadpixelteam
Date 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 |
Posted By: deadpixelteam
Date Posted: 30 June 2011 at 5:33am
Here's a little more update,bars and hero burning skull
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Posted By: wuhu
Date Posted: 30 June 2011 at 9:51am
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Damn u guys are awesome.... WIP - Jurassic kart  |
Posted By: gabriellord
Date Posted: 30 June 2011 at 1:54pm
My first WIP
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Posted By: r1k
Date Posted: 30 June 2011 at 3:13pm
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@ 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. |
Posted By: Meatermen
Date Posted: 30 June 2011 at 3:40pm
Here's the v2 of my lava level:
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Posted By: xxmantisxx
Date Posted: 30 June 2011 at 6:58pm
 Whatcha think? |
Posted By: showtime
Date Posted: 30 June 2011 at 9:26pm
"what is this is?"
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Posted By: DSM
Date Posted: 01 July 2011 at 2:57am
Here is my background for the game)
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Posted By: deadpixelteam
Date Posted: 01 July 2011 at 4:32am
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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 
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Posted By: xxmantisxx
Date Posted: 01 July 2011 at 12:24pm
 Updated! |
Posted By: fawful
Date Posted: 03 July 2011 at 8:19am
 late entry ------------- |