Spriters Society

[Jappio]

 

Welcome to the wonderful world of spriting. Spriting is the art of creating images pixel by pixel. Generally common in many different games spanning many systems. There are many who call themselves spriters, people who create these sprites. It's a style of art that anyone can learn with the proper hard work and dedication.

 

I'm Jappio, and I lead this club. I've been spriting for years, and have been in multiple different spriting groups. Now I think it's time that I take a shot at leading one. This club has been created for all kinds of spriters to gather, discuss, help each other, and enjoy ourselves. Many forms of spriting will be accepted: Scratching, Pixel-Art, Splicing, Pixel-Overs, and more. Please read the rules, and enjoy yourself.

 

[spoiler=Rules:]1. No theft.

 

This is the biggest rule. I don't want anyone posting other people's works under their name. I also don't want to see people using other people's things without permission and or credit. The only exceptions I will allow are along the lines of people using sprites people know about. I don't expect every Pokemon splicer to constantly credit Nintendo, since most of the time it's obvious.

 

Within the club I have the final say on all theft cases. I choose if a person will or won't be banned, and for how long from the club. Obviously the mods have the choice if higher punishment should be delivered, and trust me when I say majority of the time when I do believe theft has occurred, I will be contacting a mod.

 

The risk of stealing is not worth it. The little fame or credit you might get for posting something that people think is good will quickly wash away and you will be branded as a thief. We will catch you, your reputation will be tarnished, and you may not be able to return to this club or site.

 

2. CnC, giving and accepting.

 

There are two big rules about giving and taking CnC/critique in this club. I will go over both:

 

a. Giving: It is expected that everyone here gives some form of CnC or critique. Heck, in most cases I'll settle for just basic comments. Every spriter who wants to improve will want CnC and crititque, that's why I'm making it a rule that you must give some. I'll make the rule of thumb that every time you post something, you must also give at least one other person CnC. I would also like that if you can, comment on a sprite that has yet to get any comments, to share the love after all. Don't piggy back and just repeat what someone else has said, try adding something. I also don't want to see cheap hollow comments like "Cool sprite dude" or "I like it" actually take time to look at it.

 

b. Receiving: Just as I expect people to give, I expect people to take. Now not all of us are going to be on the same level, but we all have the goal of becoming better. When someone takes the time to comment on your sprite, try and appreciate it. The reason someone will be giving any CnC is to help you, not hurt you. None of us are perfect, and there is always something we can improve. If you feel though someone is just being 'mean' for the sake of being mean, let me or another higher up know, we'll make the decision if something should be done.

 

Now breaking these rules will result in warnings. Obviously with enough warnings, you might find yourself not allowed in the club. Of course don't' be afraid to give CnC or critique, even if you aren't posting anything. I know I personally will try to comment on everything posted.

 

 

3. Posted Content and Quality:

 

Now obviously follow forum rules. Nudity and overly violent images probably won't be the most appropriate thing to post here. I don't think I need to go into details about this.

 

Obviously things you post should be spriting related.

 

However I will expect a certain level of quality. Now I'm obviously not going to just ban people they aren't of some skill level. However I expect all sprites to be either .png or .gif quality. .Jpegs and stuff will not be allowed. Saving as .png and .gif is very important for all spriting.

 

 

4. Follow Site Rules:

 

This should be obvious and self explanatory.

 

 

5. Joining:

 

Do not post here unless you have joined. Applications for joining are to be sent to me via PM.

 

 

 

[spoiler=Member List:]Leaders/Higher Ups:

Jappio - Leader

Lily - Higher Up

PrometheusMFD - Higher Up

 

Normal Members:

Tortoise Kyle

Rampage567

-_-

Hadokenator 816

Spleko

╬Åŵ§ØМŊʧ§ Đ∑™╬

Apocalyptica

Tomiix

Shradow

-:=Brandon=:-

► Jolta ◄

JoshIcy

dogfish44

BROOKLAN RAGE!

Bobo-Man

Lerahk174

-DG-

Slicer224

ks2ill34

The Cake Is A Lie

dunedudeinfinity

swordfire206

Crystal Star

yugiohbakuganpokemon

Psychic Almighty

LightningCloud

Ed00001

Ty the Mightyena

yugih-master99

 

Banned Members:

.Jingles - Banned for Theft

 

 

 

[spoiler=Application Form:]All applications are to be sent to me by PM, and not posted here. I don't want anyone posting in here unless they are part of this club. I will decide if you are allowed in. I will look at your history, examples of your works, and so on. I will also be sure to let you know why I'm not letting you in and how you can fix that. The form will be easy:

 

 

 

Name:

Example of Current Skill:

 

If I happen to be slow to respond due to me being away for a long while, please be patient. I'm usually on at least once every 24 hours though normally, so don't be too impatient.

 

 

Please, please, PLEASE read the rules and other sections properly. Do NOT post your application here in this thread.

 

[spoiler=Resources:]These are some things that can help you spriters out there. If anyone else has anything they feel we should put here, just ask and I'll see if I can have it done.

 

Spriters-Resource - For many different kind of sprites for reference and use. Make sure to pay attention to what the sheets say, some rippers would kindly appreciate credit.

Splice Tutorial - Tutorials on splicing made by yours truly. A written, a video, and a short video all detailing how to make a Pokemon splice.

 

 

 

Feel free to add my banner to your signature if you wish to show some club spirit!

[.Jingles]

heres my newest splice (a secondary fossil evo)

C+C plz

[Jappio]

Fossil Pokemon generally tend to be part rock in some way, so it doesn't quite fit that theme very well. Shading on the head leaf is backwards. The lighter highlight should be in the top left of the leaf, where the light source is. Could use just a little bit more maybe to make it look less like Breloom. The leaf on the left side also has one pixel sticking out, I think it could be a little longer, because just as one pixel sticking out it looks weird.

 

I like it though. It might just be the Breloom influence, but I think it's kind of cute.

[.Jingles]

thanks it kind of reminds me of a chile but ill work on it a bit more later

[PrometheusMFD]

Name: PrometheusMFD

Example of Current Skill:

 

Soooooo... I guess the lineart on the leaves should end up a little lighter near the top

[Jappio]

Now Prometheus, you're one of my higher ups. Don't go making your first post here a rule break, read the first post a little more carefully, you don't post the application here =P

[PrometheusMFD]

Fixed it... I also think I got a new idea for a really stupid but totally awesome sprite

[Jappio]

Well all new Super Poke World stuff. Should I get into the habit of also creating a small image for stilled images of the sprites worked on? I figured video would be the best way to show the sprites, as it shows their animation and stuff. However I'd still like to hear what you all think.

 

[PrometheusMFD]

Looking good

Are you going to let people use them for level hacks or is this just a project?

[Jappio]

They will be free use after some point. First I want only one or two hacks to exclusively have them, but then I'll let anyone use them.

 

I won't be personally making any of the hacks. I'll probably just offer it up to any of my fans that happen to enjoy making Mario Rom hacks. I'll need to do that soon, but at the same time it would be a good idea to figure out what I'm going to do for everything so that the people making it can ensure their putting enemies in the right spots.

[PrometheusMFD]

They will be free use after some point. First I want only one or two hacks to exclusively have them, but then I'll let anyone use them.

 

I won't be personally making any of the hacks. I'll probably just offer it up to any of my fans that happen to enjoy making Mario Rom hacks. I'll need to do that soon, but at the same time it would be a good idea to figure out what I'm going to do for everything so that the people making it can ensure their putting enemies in the right spots.

 

Sprite cheat sheet and I love making Mario Rom hacks

[Jappio]

If you have any, I'd love to see them. You might just be one of the lucky ones to get use of the sprites first if I like your work. Think you'd be up for making a Pokemon theme Mario Hack?

[PrometheusMFD]

I have one I've started (and had to put on hold when my laptop broke), but it should be finished by the time I turn thirty (I really have too many hobbies)

[PrometheusMFD]

New Sprite

[Jappio]

I like it. However I think the shading on the top could be better. If the ears are meant to be screws, I'd suggest making them stick out more and make it a little more clear. I know Magnezone uses gray border for those yellow parts, but I think you did it a little too much. The yellow ball ont he right uses the blue border rather than gray. The attaena on the head could be positioned perhaps more towards the center of the head.

 

That's all I can see.

 

 

Edit:

 

Have myself a sprite I'm working on. Doing a little bit of an art trade with someone, and they wanted me to make a Marowhak evolution. Still have to make a back sprite, but I haven't ever done one so I'm still figuring things out with that =P

 

[Jappio]

Well finished the back sprite and made some alterations. A little background on this guy. Someone contacted me, wanting to do an art trade. I'm going to get a drawing of something, and in return I was to do make this guy for some hack he is doing. He gave me a few parameters, like making it have two bones and what not. The guys name is Raikumi and he hasn't named this yet.

 

[Althemia]

Well finished the back sprite and made some alterations. A little background on this guy. Someone contacted me, wanting to do an art trade. I'm going to get a drawing of something, and in return I was to do make this guy for some hack he is doing. He gave me a few parameters, like making it have two bones and what not. The guys name is Raikumi and he hasn't named this yet.

 

 

If I'm honest, on the back sprite, I feel the spike should blend in more with the skin. Also, the left bone looks a little... weird, doesn't it? It doesn't seem to have a bottom =P

[-.-]

Well finished the back sprite and made some alterations. A little background on this guy. Someone contacted me, wanting to do an art trade. I'm going to get a drawing of something, and in return I was to do make this guy for some hack he is doing. He gave me a few parameters, like making it have two bones and what not. The guys name is Raikumi and he hasn't named this yet.

 

 

I'd say make the eyes a bit smaller and more narrow to have a more evil/intimidating look but that's just me. :b

 

Btw anyone want to comment on my new logo?

I know it's not a sprite... but at least it has the word "Pixel" in it. :b

 

 

I'll be making some more sprite animations later...

 

ALSO... here's a work in progress... anyone have any suggestions on how to continue it?

 

 

ALSOOOO!!!!!... new animation...

 

Sprite and animation was fully made by me.

[Jappio]

Sorry, we're sprites only here. I'm sure you have a location or two where you can get comments on that.

 

What's the yellow and green thing going down the first guys shirt? Also I can't say I quite the mouth, you should use something other than black on the top or bottom border.

 

Second one, I don't like how you textured the shirt. I get what your going for, but I think you over did it. I say tone down some of the dark specks on the shirt. Clear it up just a little. I'm going to assume on purpose, but the head seems small and the neck is like extra long and stretching backwards impossibly. Finally I don't get his shoes. You have the pants practically going down to the ground and it doesn't look like the shoes would go over his feat except for the toes of them. Hard to explain I suppose.

[PrometheusMFD]

The animation requires more... animation. Flexing a muscle like that requires the forearm to pull towards the body. When doing animation like this, you must learn how muscles work.

[~Hado~]

I'd like to join.

Name: Hadokenator816

Example of Current Skill: ,,and .

crap...

[~Hado~]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!

Im in!!

[PrometheusMFD]

You need to save sprites as PNG, not Jpeg

[~Hado~]

You need to save sprites as PNG, not Jpeg

 

Yeah, I know...

Those were ones that I had posted while still a newb ( well... more of a newb anyway ).

I was too lazy to re-upload them, so ..... yeah.

 

And that sounds nerdish

[PrometheusMFD]

Yeah, I know...

Those were ones that I had posted while still a newb ( well... more of a newb anyway ).

I was too lazy to re-upload them, so ..... yeah.

 

And that sounds nerdish

 

It is a good idea to upload your most recent sprites when applying for a club/cnc video/contest, as it reflects more accurately your current ability. Plus there are people, like me, who wont even bother cncing a sprite lacking the basics