Sprite Jam: WAITING FOR THE BUS 01/09 to 02/08

Derrick Freeland · Mon 10/01/2011 02:44:45

For this month's Sprite Jam, I'd like to promote the 'Jam' aspect and do something a bit more collaborative. To this end, I present to you:

THE BUS STOP:

I'd like us to put together a group of people who happen to be waiting for this bus. The bus stops at all destinations, real or imagined (it happens to be a Wednesday), so there aren't any restrictions on where our travelers might be heading. The challenge is to show me where the travelers might be going based on their appearance, or what they have with them.

The back-ground is 800 x 600. I'm not going to be to picky about the size, but it would be nice if you could make the character to size. The plan is to put all the characters together in one image at the end of the contest. I can re-size the image to fit the characters, but that might restrict the amount of detail put into them. As per usual, the sprites should fit into the AGS scheme of things. Enjoy.

Dualnames · Mon 10/01/2011 05:10:48

Hmm..that route 42 got my attention. I'm totally going to try and enter this.

Derrick Freeland · Mon 10/01/2011 11:44:10

Of course it did.

Derrick Freeland · Sat 15/01/2011 04:20:55

Here's a little something to get things started (non-entry):

Matti · Sat 15/01/2011 14:16:14

Haha, nice entry, Derrick, I really like it.

Hopefully I find the time to enter too.

Derrick Freeland · Thu 03/02/2011 21:51:59

ONLY FIVE DAYS LEFT!! Maybe this jam wasn't all that inspired, but please don't let me become 'That guy what killed the Sprite Jam' :'( I don't think I can handle that level of infamy. At least, not until diabolical schemes are unleashed on the world at large.

Buckethead · Sat 05/02/2011 18:57:07

Since no one is entering.

Dualnames · Sat 05/02/2011 19:35:29

And here goes:

I've never done anything like that and also just noticed that the sprites has some stuff I needed to fix from the layers (noticeable on the left leg)
But I've had my fun.

EDIT:

Spoiler

It's supposed to be nightcrawler, I didn't use any reference pics.

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Derrick Freeland · Sat 05/02/2011 21:25:05

HUZZAH FOR ENTRIES!!! These are most excellent.

All-righty-

Buckethead, I'm going to guess that this unfortunate fellow is some poor, corrupted soul on it's way to the underworld?

Dualnames, I'm guessing that this dashing fellow is on his way to The Grid (Tron world)?
(I'm trying desperately not to read the spoiler. Patience Derrick, patience.)

Derrick Freeland · Sat 05/02/2011 21:27:43

@Dualnames:

NIGHTCRAWLER!!

Hmm... You nailed the face and skin tone. I think I would have got it if we could make out the tail a bit more.

Dualnames · Sat 05/02/2011 23:41:38

Quote from: Derrick Freeland on Sat 05/02/2011 21:27:43
@Dualnames:

NIGHTCRAWLER!!

Hmm... You nailed the face and skin tone. I think I would have got it if we could make out the tail a bit more.

I forgot the tail, and to think Nightcrawler is my favorite xman/xmen

Buckethead · Sun 06/02/2011 10:06:19

It was suppose to be a headcrab zombie at some point but whatever you think it is, is fine

Renegade Implementor · Sun 06/02/2011 17:34:05

I've not tried something in this resolution before and there are a few spots I'm unhappy with, however, have another entry:

Dualnames · Sun 06/02/2011 20:49:08

I have to ask, is that satchel filled with Hamlet scripts?

Renegade Implementor · Tue 08/02/2011 16:19:12

Well, my entry was more along the lines of "teen in school-uniform", although it's generic enough to be open to interpretation.

If you want, the satchel could be filled with scripts to Godspell & Joseph. The hair would have to be more red in tone, if I read your question correctly.

Derrick Freeland · Thu 10/02/2011 03:16:36

Well, well...
We have a motley crew of commuters indeed:

My final decision TOMORROW !!

Monsieur OUXX · Thu 10/02/2011 10:43:37

No wonder they all look cracked up, considering the shape of the leaves on the tree.

Derrick Freeland · Thu 10/02/2011 15:27:31

Tomorrow has arrived:

Firstly, let me say what excellent submissions these are. I especially appreciate the effort put into making them something you might actually find in an AGS game.

So, as for artistic quality and overall uniqueness of design, all three entries are equally great, which leaves my decision in the hands of technicality. To this end, my choice goes to RENEGADE IMPLEMENTOR. RI's school student followed the guidelines to a t and gave me an idea about where this character was headed.

See you on the next jam

Dualnames · Thu 10/02/2011 20:12:00

Way to go RI!!

Renegade Implementor · Fri 11/02/2011 00:40:39

Thanks very much. I'm a little shocked as I thought both Buckethead & Dualnames had more visually dynamic sprites in comparison to mine.

Thanks for the competition Derrick, it forced me to try something outside my resolution "comfort zone". I do like the shadows that were added to the lineup "screenshot", they add a nice touch.