Native Grasslands II - 6
Oil Pump South of Catherine
64x64px (128x128px frame)
19 colors
Photoshop
2019-11-11 19:48:39 +0000 UTC View Post
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Thyrian Defenders - 41
WARNING! Large craft approaching!
Boss design WIP for the VR level. This guy will be fairly simple in behavior but have deadly firepower.
2019-11-08 16:08:00 +0000 UTC View PostDune Digger
Art featured in Pixelcast 37
188x188px
16 colors
2.5 hours
Photoshop
2019-11-06 15:02:40 +0000 UTC
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Pixelcast - 37
Dune Digger
Hulking contraptions draw out the last bit of life from deep within the planet, sustaining the decadent lives in the city until the final day.
Music track - As the Days Get Shorter
Tools used
Photoshop
After Effects
Screenflick
Logic Pro X
Final Cut...
Native Grasslands II - 5
Combine on the County Line
64x64px (128x128px frame)
22 colors
Photoshop
Prints & Merch
Thyrian Defenders - 40
Just a little tease of the VR Simulator in action. Everything is procedurally generated in this level. Compared to our hand designed levels with specific objectives, the first impression was that it felt somewhat pointless. In order to bring meaning to the random waves of enemies we decided to im...
2019-11-01 19:15:44 +0000 UTC View PostNovember Schedule 2019
Hey folks! It's going to be another busy month busting out the pixels. The schedule is a bit top heavy so I could free up some time for possible holiday plans near the end of the month, but you will still be getting the usual content regime.
As planned, Pixelcast will return this month on ...
Native Grasslands Series II - 4
Ruined Farmhouse by 370th Avenue
64x64px (128x128px frame)
19 colors
Photoshop
Prints & Merch&...
Tutorial - 57 - House
A step by step process. More helpful info in full article.
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Tutorial - 56 - Character Sprite Reference
A basic guide to inspire top down character designs. More helpful info in full article.
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Tutorial - 55 - Walk/Run Animation
Make a fully animated top down character. More helpful info in full article.
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Tutorial - 54 - Character Sprite Process
A breakdown of a character sprite in 3 directions. More helpful info in full article.
2019-10-22 13:19:11 +0000 UTC View PostTutorial 55 Source File
This Photoshop file reveals exactly how I set up my project and synced the animation.
2019-10-22 13:09:55 +0000 UTC View PostPixelblog - 22 - Top Down Character Sprites
In the 3rd installment of the top down series we’ll bring the world to life with character sprites and animation.
2019-10-22 13:09:37 +0000 UTC View PostThyrian Defenders - 39
Putting some final touches on the upgrades menu to give the scene a bit more life. New elements include the cables, ground textures, maintenance droid, and all animations.
All the art except for the boss design has been completed for the random generated VR levels and we're in the p...
Deep Aqua Station 01
Static version of Pixelmotion 22
Art data included in animated post.
2019-10-16 12:54:40 +0000 UTC
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Pixelmotion - 22
Deep Aqua Station 01
Whenever an inspiring vision pops into my head I try to make a thumbnail sketch, or at least write a note of it to bank it for a potential scene. Sometimes I have a particular concept in my head for weeks that I think will make a great piece. Occasionally, that idea com...
2019-10-16 12:51:29 +0000 UTC View PostNative Grasslands Series II - 3
Abandoned Homestead by Riverview Road
64x64px (128x128px frame)
20 colors
Photoshop
2019-10-14 13:29:05 +0000 UTC View PostThyrian Defenders - 38
Came up with a variety of color schemes for the VR levels. There are 4 main colors and 3 highlight colors for a possibly of 12 different combos. However, there are only 10 levels and the color combos will always be consistent to give each level its own feel and indicate your progress, as each lev...
2019-10-11 13:30:00 +0000 UTC View PostCosmic Mission
Interstellar missionaries brave the unknown reaches of space to deliver the word of the creator.
188x188px
16 colors
Photoshop
P...
Thyrian Defenders - 37
Well, the VR level is coming along nicely. The assets are pretty much done, now we have to figure out the procedural assembly. Every time you play, the level will be procedurally generated, but there will be several difficulty levels that determine the types of enemies and their strength. Also, m...
2019-10-04 12:34:25 +0000 UTC View PostOctober Schedule 2019
Hey everybody! As always, I got some nice content planned to fulfill your pixel cravings this month.
In last month's schedule I mentioned I was thinking about making Pixelcast bi-monthly. Well, I decided to try it out, but I'm still going to fill that slot with alternative content. This m...
Native Grasslands Series II - 2
Bales by Airbase Road
64x64 (128x128px frame)
21 colors
Photoshop
Prints & Merch
Tutorial - 53 - Man Made Objects
Common man made objects you often find in top down rpgs. More helpful info in full article.
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Tutorial - 52 - Rocks
3/4 top down rocks designed to use on a 16x16px tilemap. More helpful info in full article.
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Tutorial - 51 - Tree
A 3/4 top down tree designed to use on a 16x16px tilemap. More helpful info in full article.
2019-09-24 12:52:04 +0000 UTC View PostBasic Nature Source Files
This includes a Pyxel Edit file with all the tiles from Pixelblog 20, and all the objects from Pixelblog 21 broken down as tiles. By default all the objects and cast shadows are laid out on separate layers to help you identify the shadow pairings(press tab to show tile numbers). Have fun creating...
2019-09-24 12:48:08 +0000 UTC View PostTop-Down Starter Assets Pack
Includes all the assets featured in Pixelblog 20, 21, and 22.
- 44 Grass and dirt textured tiles (16x16px) - 10 unique objects, including houses, trees, rocks, chests, crate, barrel, and pot.
- Objects also come as 16x16px tile variants, with coinciding drop shadows for flexib...
Pixelblog - 21 - Top Down Objects
Continuing from last month’s tile lesson, now we create several natural and man made objects to further bring the world to life.
2019-09-24 12:47:13 +0000 UTC View PostThyrian Defenders - 36
Got an exciting development in the world of TD! Since the game requires you to replay the same levels many times as you level up and complete different objectives, we decided to create one procedurally generated environment. Here you can still collect GP to upgrade your ship, and just refresh a b...
2019-09-20 21:58:23 +0000 UTC View Post