Sprite Jam: July 22 - July 29

Ozwalled · Thu 22/07/2004 22:21:02

First, I'd like to thank Tiki for picking my Ash sprite for the last jam, when REALLY, I was obviously out of my league in the skill department...

ANYway, on to this week's Sprite Jam!

This week's topic...

"THE LOCAL WEIRDO"

Well, pretty much wherever you live, I'm guessing that you have one of these... only if you live in a larger population center than I do, there may be many.

What I'm talking about is that local person who, in some way or another, is a bit... "off" for whatever reason. They may be an unmedicated schizophrenic or just plain weird, but just by looking at this person, you know there's something different about them.

Generally speaking, since I can't think of a more polite word to use, I'm looking to see "the local weirdo" .

Just as an example, I think of one of our local oddities of the past: a guy who went a bit loopy called Marco. Besides a generally unkempt appearance, Marco would ride around downtown on his bicycle wearing his Speedo, a woman's wig, and any other possibilty of accessories, from a scuba mask and snorkel to a cape to flippers on his feet, to carrying around a toolbox. A good guy overall, but with a few screws loose (for anyone who cares: he seems to be doing a whole lot better these days for some reason -- I suspect he's finally taking some meds).

This is the kind of person I want to see here, whether or not its based on someone you've seen before (or know... or ARE!): A "local weirdo" character that could fit into a game -- the more obviously odd, the better.

OTHER DETAILS:
Resolution: please keep it of a reasonable size.
Colours: 256 or less

This is my first jam, but please try to have fun!

EDIT: To maybe help jog the thought process, here's a quick drawing of Marco, as I remember him.

Redwall · Thu 22/07/2004 22:26:31

Spoiler

Just wait, someone will post the Bum.

Or not.

[close]

Moox · Thu 22/07/2004 23:04:18

This guy is weird, he is a homeless man who wears his suit everywhere he goes on his bike and offers to wash windows.

Haddas · Thu 22/07/2004 23:32:59

http://img29.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Haddas/Myhome/MySelf/me.gif
me.
7x15 9 colours

6x

Ozwalled · Thu 22/07/2004 23:55:17

Oh dear. Is that you in a straight-jacket, Haddas?

Haddas · Fri 23/07/2004 00:00:57

Yes, you are correct. I am typing this with my nose.

Tiki · Fri 23/07/2004 00:13:28

This is not an official entry.[/b]

The original was 128 x 128, 7 colors, or something like that

200% Zoom:

This man walks all over the neighborhood barefoot, talking to himself quite loudly. VERY loudy. Euhg. And I can't stress enough his hip fashion sense and pant leverage. He also has droopy manboobs that are uneven.

I'd like to make this dude a walkcycle, but I gotta finish sone stuff first, before osc kills me.

- Tiki

Edit: Eeew. It looks like he has a gifted manhood....
Double Edit: A few missing pixels I need to fix....

Ali · Sat 24/07/2004 16:35:31

Since I quite obviously didn't come up with this character, I thought I'd better give it a little movement:

"Oh ... escard on me ma'am..."

Flippy_D · Sun 25/07/2004 15:20:11

Absolutely accurate depiction of a chap who paraded up and down The Drapery - the street that has recently banned cars and only allows taxis and buses - whilst I was waiting for the number 15 back home. Very odd. Performed random bursts of nonsensical music whilst flitting up and down the street and perching on bollards.

You'd be surprised how bloody hard this was to draw:

Robert Eric · Sun 25/07/2004 16:11:47

Excuse the horrible drawing.

Seek picture of me on "The long overdue post your picture here" thread.

Ozwalled · Sun 25/07/2004 19:17:29

If you mean these pictures:

http://www.rain-day.com/Dcp_0013.gif
http://www.rain-day.com/Dcp_0048.gif

at: http://www.agsforums.com/yabb/index.php?topic=2310.20

They're not working.

Oh well...

Robert Eric · Mon 26/07/2004 03:58:54

http://www.rain-day.com/images/fish.jpg

Ozwalled · Mon 26/07/2004 06:33:10

Ah. Didn't see that one, I guess.

Akumayo · Wed 28/07/2004 00:02:50

Behold!!!

This old man walks down the sidewalk near where I live.Ã,Â I see him every time we go into town.Ã,Â He wears a loose T shirt with nothing under it, sometimes wears blue biker gloves, and has NO PANTS ON.Ã,Â Just his plain old underpants.Ã,Â Sometimes he goes barefoot, but he usually wears a par of flip-flops.Ã,Â This guy, needs to shave....... (he hasn't been busted for public nudity YET)

Ozwalled · Wed 28/07/2004 23:12:52

Got mixed up with the date somehow, and now realize that I have to leave tomorrow at noon Atlantic Time. As such, I'll be picking the winner then.

Very interesting entries so far, but if you have a last minute one to throw in, you're running out of time! :o

Ozwalled · Thu 29/07/2004 16:00:59

Thought it over a bit and decided that Flippy's entry is my favorite of the bunch, as I found it to have a very nice, odd charm to it. Congrats, Flippy! And best of luck with the next Jam.

As for everyone else, great entries, and thanks very much for participating!

Flippy_D · Thu 29/07/2004 18:38:15

Wow! I best get formulatin'.

Thanks Ozzo. You get your bribe in a few days time by Osprey mail.