Ghost Shards: The Stonesinger

[StrawberrySmiles]

Should be fixed now. D=

Sorry about that!

Still looking for a mapper! ^_^

 

[MarioSuperStar]

Thank you, the pieces are delightful to hear.

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

I'm glad you like them!

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http://z13.invisionfree.com/Ghost_Shards/index.php

It's just getting started, so get posting. :3

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

I've been completely revamping interior maps using a new tileset. Below are some examples!

We also have some pixel art update - but only a .gif of flashback Kyran's battle stance, created by Star.

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

I recently made all the icons that will be appearing in the game. Here is a chart that will showcase them (I forgot an item section XD).

Additionally, someone else had made these fine icons:

Unfortunately I have not heard from this person in months. Now for the main question: shall I stick with the first style, or try and duplicate the second style?

 

[Xilef]

Can we see the icons on some UI?

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

You mean on the menu?

Like this:

 

[Xilef]

Yeah the more detailed colours look better.

I'd also try highlighting the icons with a white 2px border all the way around them so they stand out among the white text and window frame border

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

So I found these sketches of Poppy that I drew, one of the main characters of Ghost Shards.

When you look at her, what do you see?

Design-wise anyhoo. Like her race or her hair, or anything really.

Thanks.

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

So I started the portrait of Poppy (using Star's portraits to help me as he does them all).

What the heck would a plant-girl living among humans/faeries/cat-people wear? D=

 

[Reaper*]

Leaves and vines I guess?

Take a look at sylvari from guild wars 2 as ideas on what to draw.

 

[coyotecraft]

What the heck would a plant-girl living among humans/faeries/cat-people wear? D=

The same thing everyone else wears? Tree Bark. Coconut bra and grass skirt. Or they could go all-natural and be nude. If they're plants they wouldn't need to cover anything up. They pollinate and seeds fall fall out of their hair or something. Kinda fun to think about. You won't see many plant dudes in the south cause the cold weather makes them wilt *ba dum tsssss*. Or maybe the squirrels go after their nuts :haha: .
But seriously, that be cool if they changed color with the seasons. Green in the summer, bright red and gold in the fall. Brown in the winter.
Edit: It'd be like the reverse of humans who go to sunny warm places to get tan and sun burnt. They'd go to cold places and turn golden brown. Instead of tanning beds they'd sit in coolers or something.

Googling Sylvari I found this http://memegenerator.net/Sylvari-Pun-Thyme/images/new
Thanks Reaper

Edit2: They probably could do wonders with cotton and have a high fashion sense. Weave gold from straw like Rumpelstiltskin. Leaves sound primitive unless it's part of their body.

Spoiler: Magic the Gathering art

 

[Reaper*]

I would also make some scales or spikes on the front of the character's body to match the tail as currently there's honestly nothing that makes that tail match with the girl.

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

I wont give her spikes as no one would dare breed with her. :p

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

Outfit idea (these are WIP portraits):

 

[dcbd]

you have to remember you character's personality and think... what would she wear? what are her preferences? does she like human clothes? or her people's?

 

[Reaper*]

Again imo human clothes on a plant race doesn't suit it much. (Remember she lives/lived in forests/Jungles/Whatever these type of clothing would tear really fast with branches and such)

I saw you added some small vines and they look good but before thinking on what clothes to put on her I would see how her skin should look as a plant humanoid.

She's not human so her skin shouldn't be like a human specially with that kind of tail.

 

[StrawberrySmiles]

She lives among humans, so she's going to wear human-like clothes. :| She was raised by humans as well. She hasn't lived in a forest since she was like, what..? Four?

I don't think Star wants any sort of spikes or anything on her skin. I'm sorry.

Should I give our her description?

I'm going to when I make her sprite, but I can't do that without her outfit. o.o

 

[Xhukari]

I don't think Star wants any sort of spikes or anything on her skin. I'm sorry.

So wait... it is a smooth skinned women with greenish skin?... Why not just call it an elf? :p

 

[decanos78]

maybe give her a leaf looking skirt.. maybe something like this..

I think that would make her seem more forest kin/folk looking,
but it would also give her her own unique look and dress to
other characters that are human.

As Coyotecraft suggested, you could have her clothes,leaves,ect..
change colour depending on the season, that would be a cool thing
to add, and unique.