Right...from the top, people!

[Xadhoom]

Hey guys...hope some of you still remember me...heh. It's been a while since I've posted anything, and it's because my fantasy project has been more or less scrapped. There was a number of reasons, but mainly because of problems between me and the guy who originally made the world the game was to take place in.
SO...I've started all over, new game, new setting...or more specifically, MY game, MY setting. Oh yes.
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The game will take place during World War II, and will be sorta Indiana Jones-esque, but slightly more comic-book-over-the-top. It WON'T be another FoA (I wouldn't even dare trying to make something even resembling that, that game CAN'T be surpassed in my opinion.). The game will somewhat resemble old war movies in that it won't be historically correct in some places, and the characters will be very stylized, almost charicatures. I won't reveal any of the story yet, as it is still being thought out...

But here's draft one for the hero and one of his outfits...

[Scummbuddy]

I really was wondering where you went off to.  We always love seeing your game art, as well as your other styles.

If you could not make your last game, any chance of releasing it for others to toy around with?

Nice character.  Can't wait to see more.

[Flippy_D]

Firm buttocks.

[AndersM]

He looks just like someone in 'Village people'...  :

[Archangel (aka SoupDragon)]

Flippy: lol
Xad: as always, it looks awesome. Reminds me of Sylvester Styllone, if that's the kind of hero you're going for.

[Nacho]

Hey Xadhoom! Glad to see you again! I want to see more of that game of you asap.

[Darth Mandarb]

I was wondering where you had gotten to.  That stinks about scrappin' the other project.  I was really looking forward to that!

About the character ...
He looks like Brendon Frasier in the Mummy ... but that's cool.  I don't really like Brendan Frasier but I dug the character in the Mummy!

About the story ...
I think WWII is a great setting!  I'm a history major and I've studied WWII extensively ... if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask (if you're interested in historical accuracy at all).

Keep up the great work!

dm

[Neole]

Looks great! But I wouldnt want to play him as the hero, I would want him to be the villain who also has the girl's affections that the hero wants to win. A more bumbling less muscular less handsome less smart hero is always more fun to play in adventure games.

[Erwin_Br]

I agree with Neole.

The quality of the sprite itself is great, though.

--Erwin

[veryweirdguy]

Depends much on the style of game. If it's a comedy then yeah, a bumbling idiot is good. But look at FoA. It stars Indiana Jones, a very cool hero, which is who this sprite kinda reminded me of, in a weird way. Probably just the Lucasarts style though.

[MadReizka]

He looks just like someone in 'Village people'...  :

Oh my dear dear god what a pic. I feel sick!

[Xadhoom]

Thanks for all the replys, guys. Good crits throughout.

Scummbuddy: Sorry, man. That's the whole problem. After our whole disagreement, the guy won't let me use his world. However, if it's just the sprites I made that you want, sure, help yourself to them...just tell me what you're gonna use it for.

Flippy_D & MrMasse: Hey! Now wait a minute! You two go wash your mouths with soap! Lol!  

Archangel: Thanks man. This IS only a first draft, so anything is still possible...more on this later.

Darth-Mandarb: Yeah, it was pretty sucky when that got scrapped. I really liked what we had on that.
You got good eyes, my man. This outfit was greatly inspired by one of those Brendan wears in the Mummy. I really like that outfit; has a great "adventure!"-feel to it, and it could also act as a sort of homage to the Mummy...that is, for those...like you...that knows their movies. And yeah, WWII makes for a great setting...especially if you're prepared to "bend" history a little...Castle Wolfenstein-style, if you catch my drift...hehehe

Neole: Good point, but I would really like the whole mood of this game to be sorta like an old 50s comicbook, where you've got the squarejawed hero, the damsel in distress (who of course will kick butt at some point), and the skeletony nazi villain running amock with some kind of superweapon. Nothing original in that department, but I think I've got a pretty good storyline so far...more on this later. That said, this doesn't mean that said squarejawed hero will have everything his way...

Erwin_Br: Thanks.

veryweirdguy: Also a good point. I'll strive to make it pretty serious, but in a comic book fashion. Meaning: No falling on banana peels or bumbling sidekicks making bad slapstick, but humor isn't at all out. Take FoA again for example: Excellent atmosphere in that game, dark and pretty serious, but it still has time for humor, but in an intelligent fashion.

Mad_Reizka: Yeah, but damn it's funny!  

Anyways, this is a first draft. Reading all your comments have kickstarted my creative 2 pounds of lard, so I'll jump right back into Photoshop for some fun!

[Xadhoom]

A little more pixelling...
Sat doodeling today...here are a couple of outfits for a lady that may or may not be used in the game.

[n3tgraph]

USE HER !!11

Great artwork

[evenwolf]

His ass looks like a crotch.

[Nacho]

I want that pixels! :o mmm... cute pixels!

[Renal Shutdown]

*fap* *fap* *fap*..

[Xadhoom]

Lol, glad you liked her, guys. And Iqu...shame on you...
EvenWolf: Check.
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More pixel-doodeling, however these guys will definately be used in one way or another...this is in no way the final version, but more a test to see how the uniforms would look as pixelart.
Oh, and let me know if anyone has any problems with me uploading pics of nazis. Never hurts to be careful.

[Renal Shutdown]

*fap*

[Xadhoom]

EWWWWW!!!