BG Experimenting

[markbilly]

I think your other edit looked great... i.e. before dithering.

This one:


It fits with your character better.

Maybe just simplify the shadows a bit to get rid of the rogue ones you were worried about, for example the object left of the door.

[The Suitor]

Some tests...





EDIT: Made the face thinner in down view and added nose

[.M.M.]

Nice one- this can be easily style of whole game. 

[Babar]

Something that may or may not interest you, depending on whether or not you think you've spent too much time on this 1 BG:

No Outlines vs Outlines

Considering your character style, I thought you might find no outlines to look nicer.

[Buckethead]

I really like how this has come along. The characters pose in the front and back views is a little stiff and strange. I think rounding up the arms could losen him up a bit.

[paolo]

I prefer the new version of the character. The drawing is simpler and fits better with the simple style of the background. Yes, he looks a bit thin, but hey, some people are thin. Last year's model looks to me like he's holding his breath but this year's looks very natural.