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katana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 11:02
by meway
some one from the game after i asked them what they would like that nobody would ever guess, replied to me that they would like a kitana so i made the idea come to life and if you like it than let me know and i will continue on this project

Re: kitana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 11:23
by melkior
Well, considering I'm the mystery person, let me comment on the katana.

I like the concept. The handle bar needs a bit more work, I think there's enough room to see the actual rope pattern on it.

The blade needs a slight curve.

Note that I'm rather easy to please, so someone with more pixel-art experience could offer a better insight.

But like I said, I'm wearing my happy face right now. :)

Re: kitana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 11:50
by meway
hows this :) if it needs more just tell me

Re: kitana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 12:11
by EJlol
Icons needs to have a transparant background. (You can do this with GIMP or Paint.net, both are free programs)

Re: kitana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 14:34
by Crush
When you want to go for the look of a real katana you should keep in mind that katanas are always curved.
Image

Re: kitana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 15:04
by Rotonen
Realism can be a constraint. If it looks good, it looks good.

Pixel art usually calls for compromise.

Also hinting at things is mostly more powerful than actually portraying the thing directly.

Re: kitana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 09 Mar 2009, 21:46
by i
Rotonen wrote:If it looks good, it looks good.
This one doesn't look good. To be honest it looks cheap and crappy.

Re: kitana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 10 Mar 2009, 03:04
by meway
it took me littoraly 15m tops. Melkior had time to drive home from work and it was done. I can do better. but instead of insulting it. I would much have preferred ideas on how to better it.!! :twisted:

Re: kitana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 03 Jan 2010, 02:15
by meway
well this topic of mine is very old I have yet to curve the blade and seems cr1 is almost screaming for it I decided to give it a little nudge work. If only the icon windows where player sprite size :cry: ah well you have to deal with what little space you have :?

It was not possible to determine the dimensions of the image.
woops I will try and fix this...

Edit: fixed
and i think if i put 2's blade on 1's handle it would look perfect? any suggestions? and I mean by image names not the order there in up and down cause its backwards.

Re: kitana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 03 Jan 2010, 03:03
by swimmy
some comments for you:
・Not kitana, "katana"
・Tsuka (where you hold it) should be dark green. Most katanas is so I think.
・Ha (where its made of sliver) should be bender.

But I like this concept very much :)
This can be assassin's weapon.

Re: kitana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 03 Jan 2010, 03:13
by meway
lol my spelling sucks I have a purple one in my basement a red one in my living room and the metal is actually I have found very difficult to bend in this work space and thank you for commenting It is appreciated :)

Re: katana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 12 Jan 2010, 22:56
by meway
sorry for the double post its an older topic I added a sheath which do you like better?

Re: katana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010, 09:29
by swimmy
I prefer the no-sheath one. Because when it is used, it doesn't need, doesn't it? ;)
And I think it needs "Tsuka" something like this:
Image
Where to put it is between "Tsuba" and blade.
If it is already there, please make it bigger.

Re: katana: (if you like it let me know and i will make a set)

Posted: 13 Jan 2010, 14:04
by Link , hero of time
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add black outline
otherwise the contrast is too low

the Gerudo have a katana