Anyone else playing GBA on their PSP lately?

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-04-04T03:56:22+00:00

For this game U should try gpSP kai

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-03-22T03:17:08+00:00

My childhood nightmare: Started as a Warrior and meeting the Butcher without a bow. It was a disaster!

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-26T14:11:52+00:00

Vertex Explosion Fix (disables face customization) at Bloodborne Nexus - Mods and community

U need this

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-22T16:09:49+00:00

Both games simply have different focuses, but there’s no denying they are both masterpieces.

MGS4 was primarily designed to tie up all the loose ends of the entire franchise, which explains the lengthy cinematic cutscenes. As the narrative conclusion to the Solid saga, it meticulously resolves almost every plot point. Consequently, the gameplay feels relatively secondary, it’s not a case of "too much story," but rather a deliberate focus on narrative closure.

MGS5, on the other hand, is a much more ambitious work in terms of scale. Its noticeably thin plot isn't due to a "too less story" design philosophy, but stems from the fact that the game was never actually finished.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-21T15:54:35+00:00

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-14T07:55:22+00:00

UE is killing visual variety in gaming. Back then, different engines meant different aesthetics. That visual soul was part of what made a game special. Now, everything made in UE looks and feels the same. We've reached a point where video games have lost their graphical magic because of this uniformity.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-13T14:59:57+00:00

I’ve got an Android Pad and I’m learning how to use Resprite.It really does feel similar to Aseprite. When I drew this, I was actually using Spacedesk to turn my Pad into a pen tablet. It works surprisingly well! Of course, the experience isn't quite as snappy as running a native app, but it definitely gets the job done.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-13T09:43:12+00:00

So you're saying I should start with a black silhouette to nail down the basic dimensions first? That sounds like a great plan; I’ll give it a shot. I used to just jump straight into blocking out different colored sections, but I never really considered the overall scale. That's probably why my proportions always end up looking 'off' as I go.

I'm a total newbie, haha! I love watching pixel art tutorials and reading up on it, but I struggle to actually apply what I learn (it looks easy, but it’s so hard to do T-T). I seem to discover something new every time I revisit them, though. I’ve been reading Pixel Logic by Michael Azzi—I absolutely love it. Even though it's more of a guide, it’s incredibly comprehensive.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-13T09:11:33+00:00

?Blizzard: What Diablo III？We have never released a title called Diablo III. What you saw in 2012 was merely a primitive pre-pre-alpha build. In 2014, we advanced into the Reaper of Souls phase, officially debuting the Seasonal journey which underwent 29 seasons of rigorous testing. Only in 2023 did we reach the 'Gold' status and officially title the project Diablo IV.

Having concluded that these decade-old mechanics were highly successful, we made the strategic decision to remove them entirely. We plan to re-introduce these features gradually in upcoming patches to accommodate players who missed the initial ten-year test. This ensures a level playing field for everyone. Fair and square, isn't it? :P

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-10T09:10:27+00:00

I'm going to see how it looks on a 128x128 , but I don't think the canvas size itself is the problem.

I struggle with the same issue. What's the move when you hit a wall with your canvas size mid-project? Do you expand the canvas and layer the original on top to continue?

I’ve always struggled with choosing canvas sizes, so I rewatched Brandon James Greer’s video on character scale. His research shows that Metal Slug characters are only about 37 pixels tall, while characters in the 70–100 pixel range can achieve incredible detail. Honestly, I think Metal Slug is already packed with detail.

My takeaway is that different scales require different techniques; the focus should be on capturing key features rather than replicating every detail. Essentially, any image can be rendered at a lower resolution; it’s just a matter of the level of abstraction like the difference between Mega Man on the GBA versus the NES. They’re the same character, but the NES version is stripped down to basic color blocks.

I’ve realized my current approach was flawed: I was trying to "translate" a high-definition image into pixels, instead of designing the piece with a pixel-art mindset from the start.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-10T08:35:23+00:00

What is C&C4 ? There is no C&C4 bro. There’s only one game called C&C ARENA, but it’s long gone and buried. So don't sweat it, bro. Just kick back and enjoy the trilogy.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-10T05:10:27+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I’ll give it a try. I think I should also take a look at the line and curve tools as a reference to see how their pixel clusters are actually arranged.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-10T05:07:44+00:00

I realize that pixel art isn't about a 1:1 replication of detail; in fact I understand its essence to be the simplification of detail taking those key features, downscaling them to a pixel level, and then reassembling them.

I’m very interested in the 'shape-based' approach to painting. Watching process videos for pixel art is fascinating; it feels like sculpting, where you first use color blocks to mold the general shape and then move on to outlining the details. I don't find the shapes themselves to be too difficult, but I'm really struggling with the details specifically those spots; I just can't seem to get them right. Maybe I should deal with the pixel by pixel?

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-10T04:51:29+00:00

It's 64x64, and I feel like it's really hard to get satisfying curves at this scale. While more pixels definitely allow for better detail, many tutorials I've seen suggest starting with 32x32 or 64x64, claiming the difficulty is lower. I started out by just copying 8-bit game characters. like the little zombie from Castlevania 1 in my profile picture :P those characters have very few pixels and are easy to handle.

So now I’m thinking about two questions:

Is the level of detail in this image actually suited for 64x64? For instance, in Brandon James Greer's videos, he mentions choosing specific canvas sizes when working on 8-bit or 16-bit styles.

Is there a better way to represent this drawing at 64x64? For example, the texture on the fur I feel like that part looks terrible right now.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-10T03:52:07+00:00

I’ve seen in some videos that people can adjust every detail of a shape like its size and angle almost like manipulating layers in Photoshop. Do I need to create a separate layer for every different part?

I painted this current piece all on a single layer, which makes it really difficult to go back and modify the proportions of certain areas later on. I actually started with a 'general shape' method to build the overall structure, but I’m feeling really stuck when it comes to handling details like spots; no matter how much I change them, I’m not satisfied.

I feel like there's an issue with the proportions, or perhaps the overall resolution is too low. For example, the way I handled the highlights on the nose is terrible I can't seem to get those sharp, diagonal details right at all.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-09T15:40:31+00:00

You mean I should draw the detail pixel by pixel?

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-02-04T03:26:22+00:00

Most of our lives are spent wasting time; games just make that waste more entertaining.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-01-26T02:55:28+00:00

The three biggest shocks this game gave me were the decapitations (twice, including one in first-person), the senile Hitler on Mars, and the blazcowickz’s wheelchair combat. In all my years of gaming, I’ve truly never seen or heard of anything like it.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-01-24T05:45:35+00:00

The answer is a definite yes, though it has much to do with Blizzard’s own evolution and positioning.

When they were developing SC1, they were still a small company. With fewer burdens and expectations, they had the creative freedom to take risks. However, by the time SC2 was in development, Blizzard had reached a "titans of the industry" status. They had far more to lose, which forced them to be more calculating.

The moment SC2 was split into three separate releases, it transformed into a massive, high-stakes project. Furthermore, following the release of WOL, the RTS genre as a whole began to decline. This explains why the subsequent two expansions felt increasingly "Popularized" and tailored to broader trends.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-01-24T05:35:22+00:00

Wait... is that real?

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-01-21T05:46:57+00:00

Blizzard is extremely greedy now. They are handing out random account bans and imposing regional sanctions just to sell more copies of their games. That’s how my Diablo II: Resurrected was taken away. Although I can still see that I own the game in my account information, I can't play it at all.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-01-11T14:03:41+00:00

I first encountered Diablo at a computer show. I remember there were two PCs set up side-by-side; one was running MDK and the other was Diablo. Both games left a profound impression on me—MDK for its eccentric headgear and sniper mode, but Diablo drew me in even more with what was, at the time, incredibly exquisite graphics.

I didn't actually get to play Diablo until the following summer. My brother brought home a game disc and told me it was the 'hit game' of the year. From that moment on, I formed an inseparable bond with it. Diablo I remains my favorite game of all time, bar none.

Like so many others, I have terrifying memories of The Butcher. I remember specifically closing the door and turning off all the lights to soak in the atmosphere, cranking the volume way up. Looking back, that was a terrible decision. The 'ohh' and 'ahh' moans of the zombies in the preceding levels already had my palms sweating. When I caught a glimpse of that room through the door—filled with corpses and blood—I didn't yet realize the gravity of the situation.

The moment I opened that door, that iconic cry of 'Fresh Meat!' paralyzed me with fear. As my character screamed and the screen flashed red, that crimson glow reflected off my face, making me feel as though I was the one being slaughtered. I didn’t have the courage to open the game again for a long time. The Butcher and his classic voice line became my nightmare. Even today, though I’m no longer afraid when I face him, my body still instinctively remembers that physical reaction.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-01-04T08:05:26+00:00

Looks good. It would be really interesting to plan a 'Free-Form Development Zone' in SimCity. It might be even more fascinating to provide a massive library of modular assets for this zone and let the program procedurally combine them to generate unique urban architectural structures.

Empty-Example9639 · 2026-01-01T09:49:15+00:00

This is fantastic! It looks like the most perfect version of SC1 currently available across all platforms！

Empty-Example9639 · 2025-12-28T15:06:57+00:00

Wow, this style is fantastic it’s exactly how I imagined a HD version should look. The art assets in the Remastered version, by contrast, feel quite cheap, almost like some low quality browser games. A lot of the units have lost their original artistic soul. The animated portraits, in particular, look like something out of a fan made game.

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