Objects

vict0r · Mon 17/04/2006 14:58:19

Sorry if this has been topicized before, but i didnt find it with the search thingy.

I was just wondering, how do you guys make objects for games? I usually make the entire bg without any objects. Then i draw one object on the bg, save it as an image and crop it so that the only thing left is the object with the neccesary stuff around it.
Anyone got a better way? $:-\$ Thanks

And i hope you understood what i wrote

Peder 🚀 · Mon 17/04/2006 16:01:27

I basically does it the exactly same way as you!
Make the background, then add an object, and then cut it out and remove the "rests" of the background..
(I usually saves the background with all the objects on it aswell to know where to put the objects.)

And I must say I like doing it that way......

Ali · Mon 17/04/2006 17:19:12

For the game I'm working on (here), I'm using the method you decribe for objects that are supposed to be part of the background, but need individual animations. The advantage is that there's no aliasing around the edges.

I'm uncertain whether to use this technique for objects that can be picked up. I'm not sure they should be integrated into the backdrop, I think they should stand out a little perhaps.

ManicMatt · Mon 17/04/2006 18:32:43

I do the same thing, except if there is say, a window that can be shut or opened, I'd have the background showing a closed window, and then when EGO opens it the open window object shows up over it.

Talking about AGS in gengen? How odd!

SSH · Mon 17/04/2006 18:44:59

Get a drawing program that has layers, like Paint.NET

Renal Shutdown · Mon 17/04/2006 21:12:16

I'm with SSH on this one. Except I'd opt for Paint Shop Pro.
Sprites and backgrounds, I always like to have layers. For sprites, it's easier to animate certain parts (talking, etc). For backgrounds, I leave them devoid of detail, and will add objects as new layers as and when I need to.

vict0r · Tue 18/04/2006 19:53:54

I got a few drawing programs with layers, but with layers you can't have antialiasing on the edges etc. Or can i? Because when i try to import saved layers that have areas without 100% opacity it looks weird.

Mr Flibble · Tue 18/04/2006 22:52:10

If I'm thinking I use layers, but sometimes I draw something onto the image by mistake and have to crop it out.