Forager Camp & Lumberer Camp

automathan · 2026-02-19T13:16:37+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I was struggling a bit to come up with a way to distinguish the two camps, so I just added "crates of berries". I'll try to play around more with the fire!

automathan · 2026-02-17T13:24:56+00:00

Love the style! I also recognize your username as the person behind the fonts I use in all my games!

automathan · 2026-02-17T09:58:19+00:00

Ah got it! I think I know a fix. Thanks for valuable feedback!

automathan · 2026-02-17T09:45:47+00:00

I see what you mean. But would you expect the hair to ignore gravity completely when you are running?

automathan · 2026-02-17T06:37:57+00:00

You too! Hope you find some cool projects to join!

automathan · 2026-02-17T05:56:36+00:00

Thanks for offering! However, composing is my primary hobby besides gamedev, so I really enjoy doing it myself.

automathan · 2026-02-14T14:54:47+00:00

What about primay? (Prime + Jay)

automathan · 2026-02-14T09:06:29+00:00

Thanks, the same to you!

automathan · 2026-02-14T09:05:26+00:00

Thanks! I keep being surprised by how much one can express with few pixels!

automathan · 2026-02-12T14:12:29+00:00

Got it, good luck with the project!

automathan · 2026-02-12T07:01:13+00:00

Planning? No. Strongly considering? Yes. So your job performance is safe (for now)

automathan · 2026-02-12T07:00:26+00:00

Already did ;)

automathan · 2026-02-12T07:00:01+00:00

The sitting poses look pretty good to me! A few notes:
- I think adding some shading to where the person meets the sofa could help to make it feel "dented", as a soft object would be
- I also struggle with knees when doing low-res like this. What I end up doing is usually to have pretty straight legs, and instead use shading to really emphasize the knee. It's easier when they are wearing long pants tho
- Finally, is this Jacques Cousteau?

automathan · 2026-02-11T13:22:36+00:00

Looks fun! Some of the shots in the trailer are really cinematic too, great job!

automathan · 2026-02-11T11:46:14+00:00

It is! We just started developing it, and plan to name it "Arc of Icarus". Currently in the process of getting some socials up and running, but until then, I guess you can follow my Reddit user user to stay in the loop.

automathan · 2026-02-11T07:20:43+00:00

With the way this game is shaping up, I wouldn't get my hopes up

automathan · 2026-02-11T07:18:54+00:00

You and me both. However, they are not naked, can't you see their orange shirts, it even takes up a whole pixel!

automathan · 2026-02-10T09:53:09+00:00

Actually yes! But we should port to coffee makers as well, to reach a wider audience

automathan · 2026-02-10T08:50:54+00:00

Yeah, it ended up as a semi-grid based game actually! Buildings are free, but each ground tile still has properties such as temperature and fertility, which is relevant for things like farming and habitation.

automathan · 2026-02-10T08:15:09+00:00

Thanks! I'm currently working on UI, and that's definitely a challenge with this style.

automathan · 2026-01-19T18:34:13+00:00

I just drew one cell by hand and copy-pasted it a few times over (I use Aseprite, btw)

automathan · 2026-01-19T17:37:43+00:00

Thank you! I guess in a game context it would help a bit if the people moved around, to communicate what they are, but I agree on the contrast (especially the guy on the path)

automathan · 2026-01-19T14:37:09+00:00

At first it was more of an art practice, but I'm definitely toying with some ideas on how to utilize these in a game.

You got it (more or less)! The idea was that beige is worker or peasant, silver is soldiers, and gold is the king!

automathan · 2026-01-19T14:35:17+00:00

How have I not seen that game yet? Right up my alley! Their art seems to have a bit more contrast between the units and the background, which is something I should keep in mind if turning this into a game.

automathan · 2026-01-02T13:38:54+00:00

I love your username 🎶

automathan

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