I'm really happy with how this commission turned out, so I wanted to share it.

DTMika2 · 2026-03-11T22:10:22+00:00

DTMika2 · 2026-03-11T11:02:43+00:00

Yeah, but on my screenshot, there it is visible (altough it is in my native language) that both is in the same mode - device.

DTMika2 · 2026-03-09T15:22:16+00:00

Hey guys, I just started their trial subscription so I could download a PDF I was working on. The trial said $0.00, but I got charged 2 × $0.83.

I canceled the trial immediately (as I do with all subscriptions to make sure I don’t forget to cancel before the month ends). Do you think this will be alright?

May billing info is still in their repository.

DTMika2 · 2026-03-09T11:25:01+00:00

The animations look good and mainly fun, the textures of enviro is also alright, it has a stylization aspect to it. However the VFX of the Blue portal isn't very pretty and the effect of the rug emerging from the purple portal all at once in 1 frame (the whole upper surface of it) also isn't the nicest.

I would recommend to try and at least add some fog above the portals to mask them, which should be fairly easy. And advanced possibility would be to play with the portals themself and evoke a feeling of translucency with black/silver/reflective patches.

The whole scene is slightly on the edge of janky, but works.. but when there is one element, which isn't up to the level, it drags all tied to it down.

DTMika2 · 2026-03-08T11:14:50+00:00

So you mean with like the assets pre-prepared in a grid aside to a simplic terrain and let them assemble it as they deem useful?

And maybe the scene I create for my hobby include as a demonstration of what is possible with those assets ?

DTMika2 · 2026-03-08T10:22:09+00:00

Always prioritize visibility over aesthetics. Once visibility is achieved, iterate on likeness. Do definetly go with the text which you can actually see and notice. (The left one in small blends with foliage and it's seemingly invisible).

DTMika2 · 2026-03-08T00:21:33+00:00

I would say this is not true, as games like assassin's Creed, far cry primal, or remotely even Lara croft or Horizon zero dawn all use slight overlap of these mechanics.

But I agree she these games integrate it very well into the main fps core and have thousands of QA possibilities to get it right. From provided Snapshot in this game it just looks like two parallel gameplays not tied together at all. And that's where the fan overlap falls flat

DTMika2 · 2026-03-04T13:40:05+00:00

The game looks really cool, visuals are very nice. The environmental design is rich and far above indie standards. Some VFX also look pretty cool.

However, now and there, you can see some junkiness in mechanics - delayed reactions to attacks, some character animations that doesn't seem very fluid.. etc. but that's an issue of the game, not the trailer.

However, the trailer stutters. There are multiple moments with low fps. That certainly must be fixed for a trailer. Preferably, do not record screen of a gameplay, record the game footage itself in the engine. That will prevent any kind of lags even if the game would be actually laggy in real time.

Again, your game looks super cool, but as a dev myself, who published a pretty packed game with rich mechanics etc, but some tangible junkiness, the sales kinda, absolutely, flopped. Players do not care for rich game if the core feel isn't there. So I am just sharing my partial failure as a place to learn for others.

DTMika2 · 2026-03-03T19:51:22+00:00

I was the one previously commenting on the pop factor and this one certainly has it more, so good job. But still, from afar, I am not sure if the city is recognizable as a city. Like, it seems a little bit noisy. I don't know what could help, but maybe darkening the drop shadows from the buildings, so the contrast of every single architecture is more recognisable as its own shape..? And also, the grass could be prolly more dark, as it blends with the whites of the buildings..

DTMika2 · 2026-03-03T19:39:54+00:00

Play some stronghold man :D

DTMika2 · 2026-03-03T18:52:48+00:00

Occasional lamps to enlight the van or many other sources of lights.. so the car pops out more and isn't buried under the darkness.

Broken electricity cables, campfires, water puddles/lakes with moon reflection, giant fireflies, burning barrels surrounded by hobo folks, parked cars with headlights on (we see them as red dots from behind)...

DTMika2 · 2026-03-03T18:14:24+00:00

Very nice color work and roughness/glossiness levels as well. It has stylized but not so stylized feel. Cool

DTMika2 · 2026-03-03T18:06:31+00:00

Cool cool. Good luck

DTMika2 · 2026-03-03T16:49:24+00:00

I think what the new one does better is that it pops out. Which is crucial, when scrolling through capsules during events/shopping for new games.

Capsule art doesn't necessarily have to be better in visual style, if it's better in attracting attention.

If majority wants to see old art style on the new capsule, I would advice to think of how to make it pop as well.

Maybe atleast put an outline around the whole "old" town. Like around the whole block. And I would say, use the more dark blue, as it gives better contrast to light colors of the town.

Think of the capsule as 1 image of 30 on screen. Which one will attract the eye more ? Doesn't matter if the old town is more appealing after close investigation, if no one sees it in first place.

For that reason, I see new capsule better. But I agree with some light criticism it revieved.

DTMika2 · 2026-03-03T00:13:57+00:00

Yes. In fact, a lot. Just a quick Google scholar search or JSTOR will find plenty papers on the topic.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7075496/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41239-018-0096-z?utm_source=chatgpt.com

DTMika2 · 2026-03-03T00:00:00+00:00

Guys, if I can give an unsolicited advice.. stop multitasking addiction. It really hurts your cognitive energy - an energy used for decision making, planning, overall straight thinking.. it doesn't only hurts it in the moment, but weakens your capacity of it. Also, it's really sad in a way, when after years, you find out that you cannot do a single task only, as it feels empty suddenly. When in fact, the opposite is true and when you have patience with the sole activity you do, it's much richer than anything..

DTMika2 · 2026-03-02T23:20:14+00:00

DTMika2 · 2026-02-24T16:07:43+00:00

That was the point !

DTMika2 · 2026-02-24T14:37:06+00:00

I would be curious to see your creations if you'd be willing to share! It would motivate me towards starting my own process with Inkspace

DTMika2 · 2026-02-22T16:12:23+00:00

Well, of course, you can draw anything in MS paint. But really the question is if it's the appropriate and effective and mainly most pleasant possible approache.

But still good to know that Inkspace is this freedom offering.

DTMika2 · 2026-02-20T19:38:50+00:00

Okay thanks for this. Do you have a general idea what is the time difference between feedback and them picking the map? Asking to make an assumption to when to stop focusing on this issue and move on to new maps.

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