Adventure Game Studio

Your job is to create a background that features a house. What kind of house? Any kind! A cosy chalet in the mountains, a tree-house, a modern home, a futuristic skyscraper, an ancient Roman domus, a haunted mansion, a mobile home, the inside of a small studio flat, a Victorian mansion, and so on.

Deadline: 29th August 2020.

Voting:

Concept: your background should tell us something about the place you have depicted.
Playability: does it have clearly defined walkable areas, things to interact with, etc?
Artistic Execution: does the image convey the wanted atmosphere? What's the feeling of the place?

Good luck! :grin:

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Entries:

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Sinitrena
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200813/xiu4rkwr.png)

Creamy
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/14da1053-a658-4328-845a-b2b310d21541/de3kmmb-3c0a8200-8526-48dd-9f1d-5ae13303a2f6.png/v1/fill/w_1161,h_688,q_70,strp/mllenbourg_by_jaipurna_de3kmmb-pre.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOiIsImlzcyI6InVybjphcHA6Iiwib2JqIjpbW3siaGVpZ2h0IjoiPD03NTkiLCJwYXRoIjoiXC9mXC8xNGRhMTA1My1hNjU4LTQzMjgtODQ1YS1iMmIzMTBkMjE1NDFcL2RlM2ttbWItM2MwYTgyMDAtODUyNi00OGRkLTlmMWQtNWFlMTMzMDNhMmY2LnBuZyIsIndpZHRoIjoiPD0xMjgwIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmltYWdlLm9wZXJhdGlvbnMiXX0.622Vft-PNHN7Y-C38h7xZNNYS-7xZAfb9YhAMyu7C3I)

Mouth for war
(https://i.imgur.com/EpLSl2F.png)

Cassiebsg
(https://i.imgur.com/ddbNe5R.png)

milkanannan & son
[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/kCNyQmX.png[/imgzoom]

Pogwizd
(https://i.ibb.co/pWhYWH3/bloki-v2.png)

Jack
(http://techtroupe.net/posted/backgroundBlitz_house.jpg)

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RESULTS:

1st place: Creamy and Mouth for war
2nd place: Jack
3rd place: Pogwizd

(http://www.housemd-guide.com/season3/graphics/303house.jpg)

Interesting.

(laugh) (laugh)
Well, it is a kind of house.

(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200813/xiu4rkwr.png)

I start entries for this competition so often, and I never finish them. For once, I did finish one, yay!

(The fire is obviously supposed to be animated, but seeing my track record of entries, I'm afraid that if I try to animate it, I won't finish it.)

Nice background, Sinitrena!
I really like your interpretation of the theme. I'd love to cross that suspended bridge and see the inside of the house -- and meet its inhabitants!

Quote from: lorenzo on Thu 13/08/2020 18:49:57
I'd love to cross that suspended bridge and see the inside of the house -- and meet its inhabitants!

You sure about that? The inhabitant is called Robin. He likes to rob people.  ;)
(The background is vaguely inspired by the Kevin Costner version of Robin Hood, though I haven't seen the movie in, what, ten years or so.)

Well, in that case we'll know who to blame for any missing inventory item! ;)

Quote from: Sinitrena on Fri 14/08/2020 11:48:45
(The background is vaguely inspired by the Kevin Costner version of Robin Hood, though I haven't seen the movie in, what, ten years or so.)

I see! I haven't seen that Robin Hood film, so I couldn't recognize it.

Only ten days left!

Is anyone working on an entry? Or this theme is too homely? :P

It's a great theme, Lorenzo. I keep meaning to enter these with my son, but we never get around to actually finishing a project! I'll try to find time this weekend to polish a final entry.

Oh, I forgot. I do love the theme.
I'll see if I can make one... last time I was going to make a small town I ended up making a house...  (roll) Because I just love making houses.  (laugh)

(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/14da1053-a658-4328-845a-b2b310d21541/de3kmmb-3c0a8200-8526-48dd-9f1d-5ae13303a2f6.png/v1/fill/w_1161,h_688,q_70,strp/mllenbourg_by_jaipurna_de3kmmb-pre.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOiIsImlzcyI6InVybjphcHA6Iiwib2JqIjpbW3siaGVpZ2h0IjoiPD03NTkiLCJwYXRoIjoiXC9mXC8xNGRhMTA1My1hNjU4LTQzMjgtODQ1YS1iMmIzMTBkMjE1NDFcL2RlM2ttbWItM2MwYTgyMDAtODUyNi00OGRkLTlmMWQtNWFlMTMzMDNhMmY2LnBuZyIsIndpZHRoIjoiPD0xMjgwIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmltYWdlLm9wZXJhdGlvbnMiXX0.622Vft-PNHN7Y-C38h7xZNNYS-7xZAfb9YhAMyu7C3I)

Painted a couple of days ago.

That's beautiful, Creamy.

I had an idea, based on a mountain, because I need the practice. But then I had a much better--if challenging--idea for a background. So I will attempt that when I have some concurrent hours.

milkanannan: a family-made background, nice! :cheesy: And don't worry if the entry isn't polished enough, as long as you're having fun with your son. ;)

Cassiebsg: well, the house alone should be enough this time. ;)

Creamy: I love your entry! Great colours that work really well with the subject, and just the right amount of detail for the scene. Is it inspired by a real place?

Jack: sounds interesting, can't wait to see it!

By the way, if anyone needs more time, just let me know.

QuoteIs it inspired by a real place?

Yes. The marshes of Müllenbourg on the island of Noirmoutier (https://www.tripadvisor.fr/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g425088-d8344009-i243259455-Marais_du_Mullembourg-Noirmoutier_en_l_Ile_Ile_de_Noirmoutier_Vendee_Pay.html). Even the donkey was there.

Did you take a picture or is it made from what was there, plus memory?

I often wonder what the painters of old would say about a camera.

Very nice. Looks like a setting for a Studio Ghibli film.  8-)

Reminder: only three days left!

My entry :)  (https://i.imgur.com/EpLSl2F.png)

QuoteDid you take a picture or is it made from what was there, plus memory?

I painted it on the spot.

Thanks milkanannan. It's a beautiful place. What the picture doesn't show is the crowd in Summer  :P

Nice picture, Mouth of War. Are you still working on your isometric game?

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I often wonder what the painters of old would say about a camera.

I guess they would be depressed. Your precious skill, which was the only way to keep a visual track of the past, becomes only decorative.

Thanks Creamy :D Your piece looks really cool too :-) Well I have 1000 unfinished projects now I think haha but this and another game is what I'm working on at the moment :)

Nice entry, Mouth for war! Maybe someday we'll see the rest of the village. ;)

Here's my entry (entirely made with Revit):

(https://i.imgur.com/ddbNe5R.png)

And a ray-traced version render of it just for comparison, my entry is the above one.  ;)

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(https://i.imgur.com/qH10OVv.png)

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Quote from: lorenzo on Thu 27/08/2020 18:25:04
Nice entry, Mouth for war! Maybe someday we'll see the rest of the village. ;)

Thanks! I sure hope so :D

Nice background, Cassiebsg! I like both versions, although I probably prefer the first one -- in the second, some details get lost.

We're new at this (laugh)
(https://i.imgur.com/kCNyQmX.png)

Hi all,
I thought I could give Background Blitz a go for once :)
Not sure if it fits the topic but here's my entry:
(https://i.ibb.co/pWhYWH3/bloki-v2.png)

Cool backgrounds.

I've decided on one to make just now.

Couldn't decide on something to make for this, so I went with an older idea I had for an avatar.

(http://techtroupe.net/posted/backgroundBlitz_house.jpg)

Love the new entries! All in very different styles.



Voting categories:

• Concept: your background should tell us something about the place you have depicted.
• Playability: does it have clearly defined walkable areas, things to interact with, etc?
• Artistic Execution: does the image convey the wanted atmosphere? What's the feeling of the place?

Voting ends on the 5th of September 2020.

Concept: Pogwizd
Playability: Cassiebsg
Artistic execution: Creamy

Concept: Jack
Playability: mouth for war
Artistic execution: pogwzd

I'm just going to copy and paste what milkanannan posted (with a minor alteration) :):
Concept: Jack
Playability: mouth for war
Artistic execution: Creamy

Also, thanks for your vote milkanannan :)

My votes:

Concept: Creamy
Playability: Mouth for war
Artistic execution: Creamy

I just had to give two to Creamy, because the piece is so lovely :). Reminds me of the upcoming indie game, Dordogne.

Quote from: Mouth for war on Sun 30/08/2020 21:30:10
I vote creamy!

For which category? All three?

I updated that XD

Thank you! :-D

Concept: Jack
Playability: Sinitrena
Artistic execution: Creamy

Creamy: Looks incredibly idyllic - perfect place for a picnic. A picture I would put on my wall. I don't like this style for in-game staff, though, to be honest. It's possible to have characters and sprites fit in, but more often then not they just stand out.

Mouth for war: I could imagine that very well for a vimiscal children's game. I'm reminded of Pokemon, not necessarily style-wise, more from the general vibe and atmosphere.

Cassiebsg: Honestly, I prefer your second version. The few pixels on the right side of the roof, where some of the sky shines through are slightly distracting.

milkanannan & son: Cute. I'm reminded of an old children's book I had with fairy tales, where one was about Cockaigne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockaigne) and the illustration was somewhat similar to your background. I tried to find the book (probably at my parent's) or the picture online, but I couldn't.

Pogwizd: I can't say why, but this background seems to created most of a distinct atmosphere for me - somehow desolate and hopeful at the same time.

Jack: I love the idea. The light shining through the cracks looks great. I only think the picture is all in all too dark. The light/darkness contrast would still be there with an all in all lighter image.


Votes:

Concept: Jack
Playability: Cassiebsg
Artistic Execution: Creamy

Concept: Mouth for war
Playability: Mouth for war (it definitly looks like a game I would play, I really like the perspective)
Artistic Execution: Pogwidz (because I really like the feeling of the place)

Concept: Jack. What's going on with this barn?

Playability: Cassie. Very practical and good-looking. The flowers and the trees are a bit too samey for my taste. Maybe you could turn them in different directions?

Artistic execution: Mouth for war. Neat and detailed. The wooden roof is a little strange. The character reminds me of the kid from Gorillaz :cheesy:

Sinitrena: nice composition but whatever post-treatment you used serves your picture badly IMO.

Milkanannan & son: that's a horny house.

Pogwizd: cute minimalist piece. I seem to discern a knight statue and vines between the buildings. It's hard to tell at such a low resolution.

QuoteI just had to give two to Creamy, because the piece is so lovely :). Reminds me of the upcoming indie game, Dordogne.

Thanks. I look forward to this gorgeous game too.

Concept: Pogwizd
Playability: Mouth for War
Artistic execution: Creamy

RESULTS!

(https://i.imgur.com/MQ1DWW8.png) 1st place: Creamy and Mouth for war!

(https://i.imgur.com/GxMBUjT.png) 2nd place: Jack!

(https://i.imgur.com/iGQZai2.png) 3rd place: Pogwizd!

That was a close result! Thanks for participating, everyone! :-D

Yeah that's what I'm talking about :-D Thank you all for voting :-) Creamy can set the rules for the next blitz if that's ok? :-)

Nice. Thanks for the votes, and the trophy.

Congrats guys!

Haha blocks everywhere! I live in them, I draw them, and now I get a trophy shaped like them :) Thanks lorenzo :) and everyone else who voted for me.

Congratulations, guys. We have some worthy winners here.

Quote from: Mouth for war on Sun 06/09/2020 12:01:50
Yeah that's what I'm talking about :-D Thank you all for voting :-) Creamy can set the rules for the next blitz if that's ok? :-)

Let's get this next blitz going guys! ;)

Ditto! I'm excited to start a new piece :D.

Maybe Mouth for war should go ahead an pick one, because it looks like Creamy is handcuffed to a bed somewhere.

QuoteMaybe Mouth for war should go ahead an pick one, because it looks like Creamy is handcuffed to a bed somewhere.

I found the key  :=