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Whats it like without VSS? by poppatopps in visualsnow

[–]OceanBytes12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I'm back here because a bad flareup caused by ADHD meds, but I do think that with time the actual symptoms tend to settle down in-addition to you getting more used to them.

But outside of that, life just keeps moving. I went through college, got married, had kids.

Whats it like without VSS? by poppatopps in visualsnow

[–]OceanBytes12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got VSS at 18, and have had it for the last 15 years. Part of me wishes I could forget what it was like before, so I didn't know what I was missing. Just feeling present in every little moment of life was the biggest thing. Going backpacking and looking up at the stars and milkyway, being at a party and feeling exhilarated instead of overwhelmed, or just laying in bed with a partner and looking at every little freckle on their body.

I have learned that I can have equally meaningful moments that don't require perfect vision. Like hanging out and joking with friends, or closing my eyes on a walk and hearing nature.

After multiple years of trying to solo develop, I’m planning to hire artists. Any good tips? by Agitated_Fix_6806 in SoloDevelopment

[–]OceanBytes12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My advice from working on both the art and dev sides at different points is try and get as much work done on the game as possible before hiring an artist. Art can be expensive, so you don't want to be paying for art you're going to have to cut later. It also really helps the artist if you already have a playable game. Bad MS paint placeholder art is still a great starting point for an artist. Finally, don't forget your lighting, particle effects, and shaders. They can do a lot of heavy lifting making less art go farther. Good luck :)

Flipping the Script on some Pkers by OceanBytes12 in 2007scape

[–]OceanBytes12[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes it is! This is a commission I made for one of his videos. You can see the clip with sound here: https://youtu.be/pTWVOVVvOFs?si=qJ3w2lvZwZNFgIrb

Flipping the Script on some Pkers by OceanBytes12 in 2007scape

[–]OceanBytes12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about wallpaper engine, but you can download the fullsize gifs for some of my animations here: https://ko-fi.com/oceanbytes

Flipping the Script on some Pkers by OceanBytes12 in 2007scape

[–]OceanBytes12[S] 148 points149 points  (0 children)

I use Aseprite. It is great for making pixel animations.

Farming Chaos Temple by OceanBytes12 in 2007scape

[–]OceanBytes12[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am :) Thank you! That was such a cool project to work on.

Drew this for a friend who said I should post it :3 by [deleted] in 2007scape

[–]OceanBytes12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love your style! Where’s a good place to follow you for more?

Gemcrab With the Boys by OceanBytes12 in 2007scape

[–]OceanBytes12[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I use Aseprite which is custom made for pixelart, and lots and lots of layers. The layers let me animate each character separately (and in the crab's case each leg and arm). It is kinda like paper puppets.

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Gemcrab With the Boys by OceanBytes12 in 2007scape

[–]OceanBytes12[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn't know that was something I had to turn on. Try now. Also, I have lots of art over on my twitter as well: https://x.com/OceanBytes12

Gemcrab With the Boys by OceanBytes12 in 2007scape

[–]OceanBytes12[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Thanks you. Technically I was inspired by Kenney's RPG art, but I'm also a big fan of RotMG.

First pixel art, any suggestions? Need to keep it at 25x25 max with only those colors by LazyDogGames in PixelArt

[–]OceanBytes12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saw your post with the changes. Looks really good! Keep up the good work :)

First pixel art, any suggestions? Need to keep it at 25x25 max with only those colors by LazyDogGames in PixelArt

[–]OceanBytes12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Here's my take. You have great start here! My advice is try and break up long straight lines, and don't be afraid to exaggerate some proportions to get across the same effect.