I've been hard at work on my first AGS project, and it's starting to look better and better everyday... I managed to add a room every day, which is not so bad considering I'm doing all the graphics by myself.
On a side note, english isn't my mother tongue, I have trouble expressing myself properly sometimes.
Ok, on with it - you're playing Ben, a boy who's hoping to find a job in a big city called Steinburg. However, things don't turn out as he had planned. For one, the job he managed to get sucks, and the income is even worse. Then there's the matter with that annoying demon that wants him to be his master. And, according to Fate, Ben technically shouldn't even exist at all. Ben doesn't agree, of course. But have you ever tried to go against Fate while trying to shake off a demon while working as a City Guard with the worst income ever? Well, Ben thinks it's rather annoying...
As you can tell it's a pretty wacko fantasy story and it won't be too serious. :3
And here's some screenies:
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/shot1.jpg)
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/shot2.jpg)
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/shot3.jpg)
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/shot4.jpg)
Looks excellent .
Whens it due to be finished.?
Ah, I don't know... if I can keep up the speed, this year.
The game overall won't be too big, but big enough to keep you busy for a few hours.
Looks very nice! I also like the GUI :)
The graphics are gorgeous... am interested to see where you take Ben with the story, as it sounds promising, if done right.
Good luck!
simply amazing. 8)
adding this to my "highly anticipated games" list.
The graphics are fantastic! And I also think that the story sounds really interesting.
Incredible graphics, I can't wait for this.
The main character has a mullet.... :D
Great job, Bernhard! I've been watching your artwork at Tierra. You're really good!
Thanks! :D
By the way, Muzlak - your artwork is really cool, you should make a game some time, too!
As for my game, I'm currently working on a city map... with locations appearing when you hear about them and such. :3
Looks great! Only thing that bugs me is that the dialouge-bar background is a copy of the top-end of the icon-bar straight below it. But this is really nitpicking. Great art!
Thanks for pointing this out, YOke. You're right, it really does look weird, so I fixed it, thanks! :D
Wow!!! The art there is impressive! Congratulations! And I really like the manga look of the main guy.
This looks ROCKIN!!!
Do you have any .gif animations of the characters animations? I'd love to see some.
The BGs are really cool. The GUI fits and the GUI options look great!
Keep it up and give us more :)
cheers,
dm
Sweet, this game looks great!
Wow... as just about everyone else has said, this looks fantastic! Excellent art for sure.
I am making a game. Just take a look at my sig link at the Tierra forums. But one thing I've noticed is that the character has a big arch in his back, as if he was overexaggerating a soldier stance.
Glad to see some of your game, Bernhard (I'm on the Tierra forums, too). Keep it up!!!!!!
Muzlak - you're right about the stance, but it's to late to change it now, I already got so many animations done... -_-
Also, I always thought you made the KQ4 backgrounds for fun... didn't know you're actually making a whole KQ4 remake out of them. :3
Thanks for your comments, everyone... I'll post some animations tomorrow, don't have time for it today.
They look incredible. You really did a great job on those backgrounds and everything else. Don't stop and keep up the great work. It definitely has a Commercial look to it. Hope to play it soon. :)
shawn
WOWWOWWOW!!!!!! :o
(AMAZING)
Some walking animations:
(http://cof.8m.net/main.gif)
(http://cof.8m.net/main.gif)
(http://cof.8m.net/main2.gif)
(http://cof.8m.net/main2.gif)
And a new screenshot:
(http://cof.8m.net/shot5.gif)
(http://cof.8m.net/shot5.gif)
* drum roll please *
City of Fortune becomes my Most Anticipated Game ...
This game is going to rock!
Keep up the great work.
~ darthMANDARB
Looking forward to this one. If the story is half as good as the graphics...ooooooooooooohhhhh! ;D
(The GUI looks better now Bernhard ;) )
Thanks for the comments!
I got two more backgrounds done, gonna post some shots later. :D
Shady bars and dark streets... whee!
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/bar.jpg)
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/alley.jpg)
:o Crikey! :o
the art kicks ass!
have mercy on those of us without artistic ability!
Sorry! ;)
I drew a small pic of Ben:
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/ben_2.gif)
This game is gonna be cool.
And by cool, I mean TOTALLY SWEET!
I like the picture of Ben. I tingle with anticipation for a demo (hint hint hint?!?!!?)
Keep it up Bernhard!
~ darthMANDARB
Holy crap, this is gorgeous. Please finish this game!
Thanks! I will, if I don't run out of views! :P I have 50 already...
This looks amazing - can't wait to play it!
Nice work so far, Bernhard.
Thank you, Mr. Sockmonkey! :3
Here's a character design thingy I drew today:
It's Milon the Lizard! :D
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/milon.jpg)
Cool screenies so far!
One extremely minor crit - Milon the Lizard in his game sprite form looks suspiciously reminiscent of a TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLE! I think if you kept his skin tan like it is in the concept art, it would look better. (You could also heighten the contrast between his skin and his shirt.)
But like I said, minor detail. Great work so far!
Do you use a tablet for the backgrounds?
Thanks for your crit! :D
You're right, he really is a bit too green... I'll just copy his frames into photoshop and adjust the color table.
The backgrounds are indeed tabletized... photoshop and a tablet are a great combo! :)
Bernhard-
What is the make and model of your tablet? I'm considering getting one myself...
I have a Medion 9570. It's rather old and made of plastic, but it has A4 drawing size and works really well, had it for one and a half years now.
I don't think they still sell those, though.
I can't really give you suggestions for other marks, except for one thing - don't buy a too small one! :D
Also, when using a tablet, it's good to draw in 2x/4x zoom... that helps really a lot, especially in photoshop.
Also, two new screenies:
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/treehouse.jpg)
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/grave.jpg)
Wow! :o
The picture with Ben looking down at the grave is amazing! How much longer until we get our grubby hands on this beauty, Bernhard??? :-X
Thanks! :D
I can't say when I'll be done. I got a lot of work at work at the moment, this hinders the progress a bit, but not too much.
Anyway, here's a new character design:
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/elfpic.jpg)
Well I just have to agree with everybody else, this game looks amazing!! Will you be releasing a demo??
Thanks for your comment! :D
I'm not going to release a demo. Also, I won't post as much shots and drawings in the future, just occassional updates.
Quote from: Bernhard on Mon 13/10/2003 22:50:23
Thanks for your comment! :D
I'm not going to release a demo. Also, I won't post as much shots and drawings in the future, just occassional updates.
Your game looks very unique - and your sense of artistic style is excellent; but then I'm sure you know this. If you draw the backgrounds for my game, I'll give even more varied and wordy compliments! ;)
I would definately reconsider releasing a demo, even if it was just an intro. Among other things, it spawns comments which could encourage you to continue your project, should you hit a rut.