In a middle of nowhere

In a middle of nowhere

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Title: In a middle of nowhere
Pixel Artist: Fool  (Level 6 SWAT :: 44981 points)
Posted: 1/28/2008 11:40
Palette: 36 colors
Statistics:  387 comments    1381 faves    0 avatars

I think it is time to loose iso virginity.=) Inspired in some way by Jal's piece. Killed over 40 hours, a little rushed on the end - it appeared to be pretty annoying, just as i suspected.=)
 
Here's WIP ( careful, 3 mb, gif=)
 


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Zweckform (Level 1 Intern) @ 1/30/2008 03:33
Nothing to say. Speechless. Great.

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Krysis (Level 6 Serial Killer) @ 1/30/2008 02:05

THIS IS THE BEST PIXEL  ART IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE!      
fav'd and 7/7.


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ShoneGold (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/30/2008 01:54
I am really sorry I can't give you a DD feature at deviantART just yet Fool, there is a three month waiting period rule between DD features....still you are nearly up to 500 favourites and 4,000 views, not bad for someone so new to dA! =)

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mr mushroom (Level 1 Thug) @ 1/30/2008 01:23

i got goosepums when i first saw it, looks awsome. excellent.

EDIT: haha i just noticed the guy balancing on the rope, funny little detail.


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Fool (Level 6 SWAT) @ 1/30/2008 00:35
Thank you very much guys=)
 I knew that iso is deep touching heart stuff for pixelers, but didn't realize of that much.=))

lander, yeah, it is asking to be fixed, thanks=) 40 hours.
Emanu, no way, man=)
Larwick, as i see it now i would redone compositon to make things clear, but i don't think its the case now.=)
big brother, sure, it is going to be boring as hell=) Let me install satellite dish first.=)
spartan 117, flags wont hurt.=)
the B.O.B., what "ha-ha"? We, old crapers, do those things to preserve the warm in winter, one day it'll work for you too.=)
Ens, go ahead, man, that should solve good half of my problems.=))

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ScarredShadow (Level 4 Deputy) @ 1/29/2008 22:56
Holy crap this is insane! There's so much detail! You even put in some little shipwrecks!  Amazing and awe inspiring...we should have an option to digg things like this, so the whole world can enjoy it.

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Froli (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/29/2008 22:11
Very inspiring.

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Talos (Level 5 Soldier) @ 1/29/2008 18:02
This should never have been approved. It probably makes everyone feel unworthy of even setting their eyes on it. You are an evil god of pixeling. You bring darkness to everyone else's work. None will ever be able to overthrow this. It doesn't even look iso, it's too smooth and not saturated enough. this is just as iso should be, not killing my eyes. I will never be bored of this.

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EyeCraft (Level 3 Stalker) @ 1/29/2008 17:56
Fool, that is easily the best isometric piece I have ever seen. It's amazingly inspirational, thank you.

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Faktablad (Level 6 SWAT) @ 1/29/2008 16:34
...and I thought losing your virginity was supposed to be awkward!

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blueleds (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/29/2008 16:32

Awesome.  Those waves look great, and I like the two sunken boats you added.  The castle is Escher-like.


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Royal Syrup (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/29/2008 16:28
That is unbelievably awesome, great work!

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cure (Level 11 Pixellite) @ 1/29/2008 16:03
I hate you. Get out now.
+needs moar kraken

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Ensellitis (Level 11 Sensei) @ 1/29/2008 15:54
god damnit, i am gonna punch you in the dick

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xeroxz2k7 (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/29/2008 15:31
Woah. This wasn't what I expected from the preview. Great work as always, Fool.

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Doomcreator0 (Level 5 Assistant Manager) @ 1/29/2008 15:13
This is now on page 19 of the highest rated pixel art. AKA hall of fame.

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Huggkruka (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/29/2008 14:27
The building to the left of the umpossible tower with the bonnie lass on top of it doesnt have a texture... I'm so disappointed.

I'm ridiculously inspired right now. This is the best pixelart ever.

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homosapien (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/29/2008 14:02
Jeez, fool. Where do you find the time? Yeah, its safe to say you're my favorite pixel artist.

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ndgtl (Level 1 Depressed) @ 1/29/2008 13:46
god mothaf......n daMN,,,,,, this amazing,,, gonna take a while study this b..... respect

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exocet (Level 6 Major) @ 1/29/2008 13:30
Brilliant! Good lighting and shadows, lots of details and your usual amazing technique. I wish there were games with such graphics...

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Mille (Level 7 Mass Murderer) @ 1/29/2008 13:23
Hey, the top of the hall of fame didn move for a so long time... this really need to go up there.

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Minstrel (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/29/2008 13:01
Something tells me I will be studying the WIP instead of sociolinguistics this night...

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DeProgrammer (Level 7 Underboss) @ 1/29/2008 12:48
Wow. I have to agree with everyone on the whole "freakin' amazing" thing. I love the water, I love the rocks, I love the textures, and I love the color count. I had to take a while to notice two odd things: first, it seems the front tower (at the bottom middle of the image) isn't casting a shadow. And second, ...well, I just wanna say I laughed when I saw the little tower being held up by nothing but a bridge at the top of the image. :) Btu yeah...absolutely amazing.

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Squirrelsquid (Level 4 Rubbish) @ 1/29/2008 11:59
D: you'r a genious! :D

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The B.O.B. (Level 11 Master Assassin) @ 1/29/2008 11:20
Heh, I think I just heard Jalonso cream his pants, ha ha. But this is probably one of the best iso's I've seen thus far, as it's not using simple coloration, but actual pixel technique and textures. Like PB said below, dem's some beautiful ocean pixels. I also like the tiny people, and looking closely at what they're doing. The sunken ships, underwater were a nice touch as well. Very nice. However, I kept looking and looking but I couldn't find a Jester, like your handle/username suggests(I guess your yellow and gold jester character?). I was hoping he would be one of the little people in there, and I would spend all day looking for him, like Waldo. At any rate, I can't touch your talent. Best iso ever.

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d-p (Level 11 Croissant) @ 1/29/2008 11:10
I want to eat your right hand...

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Hîdan (Level 2 Hired Gun) @ 1/29/2008 10:54
Sorry to say it but I see a (small) error in your drawing, there is a pixel lost at the left and below the drawing ^ ^

Very beautiful creation: D

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Adam (Level 9 Human) @ 1/29/2008 10:37
Breath-taking. It's a pity you dropped the execution scene though...

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TheManuz (Level 5 Killer Klown) @ 1/29/2008 10:20
I cant say anything. Simply wonderful.

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Equilibrix (Level 5 Captain) @ 1/29/2008 10:18
U N B E L I E V A B L E !!! You are truly a master of pixel art! And thank you very much for the WIP, it's really helpful and informative!

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AdamPlays (Level 6 SWAT) @ 1/29/2008 10:02

Fool - 1,   Jalonso - 0

Next match... 


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spartan_117 (Level 4 Lieutenant) @ 1/29/2008 09:51
i just have to say, maybe adding some flags on the towers isnt such a bad idea, dont you think...

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nvision (Level 4 Team Leader) @ 1/29/2008 09:27
I'd say this piece is well worth the time invested in it.  I only wish I could spend such time on my own work!  I love the subtlety of the dragon, as well...it looks quite natural there, and is well integrated into the surroundings.

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ElectroNico (Level 6 Serial Killer) @ 1/29/2008 09:18
Waw !! I knew it was your work when i saw the preview ;) The sea is just AMAZING ! Incredible work !

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big brother (Level 11 Admiral) @ 1/29/2008 08:52
I wouldn't mind living in one of those towers. How about it? May I?

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macula (Level 6 Hitman) @ 1/29/2008 08:51
That is incredible! Fantastic work! Must fav.

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Reo (Level 11 Sphinx) @ 1/29/2008 08:31
Holy F*ck 80 favs in one day??But F*ck It is AMAZING!

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Assasin_pk3r (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/29/2008 08:28
brilliantly designed and coloured, to put it blunty; that's f**cking amazing... like Larwick said it was a shame that the dragon isn't more apparent in the final peice, but the detail of the water makes up for it easily. the nicest touch have to be the little people :) and how you got so much detail squashed into a few dots, brilliant, just brilliant mate.

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spartan_117 (Level 4 Lieutenant) @ 1/29/2008 08:12
holy crappa. this is so f***in amazing.
curse you and your unmatched skills.
nah. i enjoy seeing your work. Its inspirational.
I wish i was quarter the artist you are. I downloaded the gif to learn from it, i just stare at it with amazement, just appreciating its brilliance.

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Opacus (Level 7 Ichikyu) @ 1/29/2008 08:08
Well put me in a dress and call me sally, you crazy son of a gun.

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grim666 (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/29/2008 05:25
This is maybe the best iso picture I have seen, the only thing would be the transitions on some shadows on the right side, but that is just a little thing   5/5  thanks!!!

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4tochkin (Level 1 Intern) @ 1/29/2008 05:02
Vvvvvery good work!!!

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Tomba (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/29/2008 04:33
incredible!!! very very nice

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Larwick (Level 8 Tengu) @ 1/29/2008 03:31
I didn't even realise the rocks were part of a dragon thing under the water, that's such a great idea! It's a shame you didn't bring the underwater detail to the final piece, but it was a treat to see it in the WIP anim. Almost like a sneak peak into what is under the water.

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Emanu (Level 3 Chief) @ 1/29/2008 01:41
oh my crap thats insane. animate it! ;)

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lander (Level 4 Deputy) @ 1/29/2008 01:31
>> Holy....... shit.
On the top of the Awesomeness!!!!

По-моему там есть небольшой баг с водой, как раз над кораблем. Везде по краям моря волны обрезаны по кривой, а там - по прямой... Картинка сбивает с работы на все сто =) Голова дракона... Волны... Тень... Сколько времени ушло на этот шедевр?

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de Thch (Level 1 Private) @ 1/29/2008 01:23
Even if as someone has written, some architectonic particular  are irrealizzabil, I consider your great fantasy and ability to manifest it in pixel art. Above all  the landing place to shape of head of dredges!!   Sorry for my bad English.

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Doppleganger (Level 6 Yonkyu) @ 1/28/2008 22:46
There's nothing I can really say that hasn't been said so I'm just going to fav this. Fantastic work!

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Bengoshia (Level 3 Stalker) @ 1/28/2008 22:03
Holy....... shit.

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FraGMarE (Level 2 Kukyu) @ 1/28/2008 21:37

Totally.  Fucking.  Incredible.

The contrast between the side facing the light source and the shadowed side is phenomenal, and the detail in the surf is jaw dropping.  5/5 + Fav'ed.


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surt (Level 11 Godfather) @ 1/28/2008 20:59
Egads!

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Fool (Level 6 SWAT) @ 1/28/2008 20:51
Thanks everyone for the kind words.=)

Vertigo-Zero, dolls is my past.=)

iLKke, yeah, that was more obvious with a clear water, which I couldn't manage.=)

Mash, that what i missed=) Was in a hurry to get rid of it.=)

Flarfy, lets not look for a logical explanation for non existing stuff=)

Persiv@l, yeah... I find it hard to keep track of lines, even in school always draw ellipse by hand and then build up all lines around it that should help me to build right ellipse..=)

Adarias, ship was is a space filler and looks stand alone enough=)

AdamAtomic, i'm a nerd i admit it=)) Besides old enough to have many events in my life - i'm a home sitter.=)

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miscdude (Level 1 Private) @ 1/28/2008 19:52
This is amazing.
The level of detail and style is just...wow.

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Frost (Level 6 Serial Killer) @ 1/28/2008 18:42
WTF man!? You can't do that! :D
Ace, totally ace. Congratulations.

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pixelblink (Level 9 Federal Agent) @ 1/28/2008 18:21
the castle is amazing but that water is just beautiful and awe inspiring! I am really blown away by this piece. It has really set the bar for iso work here.

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Darth Mandarb (Level 10 Operative) @ 1/28/2008 18:06
Anybody else want to be the first to notice the dragon skull?

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SakuraCherrie (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/28/2008 17:33
my god you must have a lot of time >___>

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Sabata (Level 3 Hatchikyu) @ 1/28/2008 17:00

WHY!! Just why you did it!!!!
You being so amazing make me cry...


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dragonxxjef (Level 1 Gangster) @ 1/28/2008 16:54
wow this is awsome the land infront of the castle looks like a dragon skull

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AdamAtomic (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/28/2008 16:33
Seriously though, like, how??  How do you do this?  Piece after piece after piece?  Your discipline is awesome and inspirational, as is your continued creativity and attention to detail.

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Feron (Level 4 Mercenary) @ 1/28/2008 16:22
holy fucking shit....

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madPXL (Level 3 Hatchikyu) @ 1/28/2008 16:16
woooh, good job for this impressive work !
the rocks looks like a dragon head or maybe it's me :)

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Stitchy (Level 6 Yonkyu) @ 1/28/2008 16:03
Fucking amazing. D:

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littlesapphire (Level 5 Rokkyu) @ 1/28/2008 15:56
This is fantastic!  I can't believe how much detail you got into this.  The whole structure is so intricate, it must've taken you hours just to think it up.  I think what I love the most about this is the fact that no matter how long I look, new things keep coming to my attention.  The under water details are such a neat idea!  Good job.  I'm sure it'll become legendary.

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Adarias (Level 11 Bonsai) @ 1/28/2008 15:49
it's interesting that you chose the ship for the preview, because of all the elements, it's the only one i just don't like.

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Animmaniac (Level 4 Murderer) @ 1/28/2008 15:33
One of the best iso ever!
It's incredible how fast you keep this pixels coming, you sure must have a lot of free time.


I don't know if it's on purpose, but the big bridge between the towers is impossible, else it's in an extremly bizarre angle. The center of the two towers are not in the same iso-plane. Maybe you went with an Esher-like approach?
I'm probably nitpicking, but the area next the "bonsai trees" also seems to lack detail compared with the rest of the piece.

Anyway, it's always nice to study your color choices.

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Tomas (Level 4 Deputy) @ 1/28/2008 15:27
This is the most amazing piece of pixel art to be posted here since snake's Colossal Katamari. Two thumbs up, six blue dots and everything else!

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Gas 13 (Level 9 Boss) @ 1/28/2008 15:19
Fie!

It is amazing in so many ways. Thanks for the WIP.

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maintrix (Level 1 Rookie) @ 1/28/2008 15:06
you are amazing, it´s a great piece, I don´t like pieces in that size I prefer the little, but this is a master piece you win a fave

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Doomcreator0 (Level 5 Assistant Manager) @ 1/28/2008 15:04
33 comments :: 32 Favorite In less than 2 hours. It appears this will be an 1st place in a monthly top.



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