9/30/08 :: October Contest is Over! Welcome The Panda & Substancialicious!
TO SEE THE GALLERY, PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Gallery/
*** This list is subject to change. ***
:: ELITE ::
The Elite Team includes artists and coders that have made a large contribution, or who were founding members.
VENETIA
SHOWKAIZER
CERULEAN SKYE
GRATHEO
BRITCHIK
KAZEN
FOMAR0153
NPHYX
BERSERKER
DEEBS
________________________________
:: ARTISTS ::
The Artists Team includes artists who have made contributions to the HKCP.
COYOTECRAFT
AKAIRE
KEISUKEYUI
THE PANDA
SUBSTANCIALICIOUS
________________________________
:: NEOPHYTES ::
The Neophytes Team includes people who have contributed recolors or edits of pre-existing item(s). They only need credit on a piece-by-piece basis.
BUSBUZZ
________________________________
:: SPRITE CONTRIBUTORS ::
The Sprite Contributors Team includes people who have assembled usable sprites or other things using HKCP materials. They are optional to credit, on a case-by-case basis.
---
________________________________
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Graph ... -Links.png[/img]
[TERMS & CONDITIONS] [HOW TO USE] [JOIN THE TEAM]
[PALETTES] [TEMPLATES] [GALLERY]
Keep checking back for more!
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Graphics/DivLine.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Graph ... nncmts.png[/img]
Tuesday, Sept. 30th, 2008
New HKCP Team Members!!!!!
Welcome The Panda and Substancialicious into the HKCP Team! They've been inducted as Artists for their contributions in September's Contest.
There will be a Halloween Themed contest right before Oct. 31st! So plan ahead >:^)
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Graphics/DivLine.png[/img]
Hello, and welcome to the Half-Kaizer Construction Project (HKCP).
This is a project developed on the idea that a template's success is dependent on its versatility. That means that the template needs to offer the full spectrum of resources to support it--including NPC's, tilesets, etc.
In the past, you may have seen some Half-Kaizer things. They were most likely main characters or random pieces. That's not hugely useful, when making an entire, fleshed-out game. You need backup characters and such.
That's where the HKCP comes in. Our pieces are not designed to make high-focus characters, but foundation pieces, to lay out a wide array of NPC's, through a process we're coining "Frankenkaizer". It's simplified frankenspriting, but with the Kaizer template, and with all the filler parts cut out and all the pieces you need, already recolored and ready to be assembled.
This is just the beginning of the HKCP, meaning it's in the stage where artists are vital. You can't expect to start using this right now--it needs more.
So join the HKCP team and help us start a Half-Kaizer revolution!
This is a project developed on the idea that a template's success is dependent on its versatility. That means that the template needs to offer the full spectrum of resources to support it--including NPC's, tilesets, etc.
In the past, you may have seen some Half-Kaizer things. They were most likely main characters or random pieces. That's not hugely useful, when making an entire, fleshed-out game. You need backup characters and such.
That's where the HKCP comes in. Our pieces are not designed to make high-focus characters, but foundation pieces, to lay out a wide array of NPC's, through a process we're coining "Frankenkaizer". It's simplified frankenspriting, but with the Kaizer template, and with all the filler parts cut out and all the pieces you need, already recolored and ready to be assembled.
This is just the beginning of the HKCP, meaning it's in the stage where artists are vital. You can't expect to start using this right now--it needs more.
So join the HKCP team and help us start a Half-Kaizer revolution!
TO SEE THE GALLERY, PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Gallery/
*** This list is subject to change. ***
:: ELITE ::
The Elite Team includes artists and coders that have made a large contribution, or who were founding members.
VENETIA
SHOWKAIZER
CERULEAN SKYE
GRATHEO
BRITCHIK
KAZEN
FOMAR0153
NPHYX
BERSERKER
DEEBS
________________________________
:: ARTISTS ::
The Artists Team includes artists who have made contributions to the HKCP.
COYOTECRAFT
AKAIRE
KEISUKEYUI
THE PANDA
SUBSTANCIALICIOUS
________________________________
:: NEOPHYTES ::
The Neophytes Team includes people who have contributed recolors or edits of pre-existing item(s). They only need credit on a piece-by-piece basis.
BUSBUZZ
________________________________
:: SPRITE CONTRIBUTORS ::
The Sprite Contributors Team includes people who have assembled usable sprites or other things using HKCP materials. They are optional to credit, on a case-by-case basis.
---
________________________________
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Graph ... -Links.png[/img]
[TERMS & CONDITIONS] [HOW TO USE] [JOIN THE TEAM]
[PALETTES] [TEMPLATES] [GALLERY]
Keep checking back for more!
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Graphics/DivLine.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Graph ... nncmts.png[/img]
Tuesday, Sept. 30th, 2008
New HKCP Team Members!!!!!
Welcome The Panda and Substancialicious into the HKCP Team! They've been inducted as Artists for their contributions in September's Contest.
There will be a Halloween Themed contest right before Oct. 31st! So plan ahead >:^)
Saturday, Aug. 30th, 2008
New HKCP Team Members!!!!!
Welcome Berserker and Deebs into the HKCP Team! They've been inducted as Elites for their large contributions for August's Contest.
The contest has started fresh for September! C'mon, guys, let's really show what we can do!
_________________________________________________
Sunday, Aug. 17th, 2008
Woo!
We've added a LOT of new files, thanks to the Contest entrants and the Team!
Look for these in the Gallery!:
- New categories!
- New templates!
- New programs!
- New dresses!
- New hair files!
We have a new sprite generator!
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Galle ... p?album=83
In the contest!:
Right now, Deebs is ahead, but it's still anyone's game for August!
Make sure to check out all the contest entrants! They're doing FANTASTICALLY!
New color palettes are on the way, so check that out, too!
Good job, everyone!!!!!!!
______________________________________
Sunday, Aug. 3rd, 2008
GO HKCP TEAM!
Wonder where the HKCP Team has been the last 4 months, and what we've been doing?
It's time to show you!
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
ARTIST COLLAGES!
Here are some collages of the Works-In-Progress of the HKCP Team. We all have a special place we can go to and collaborate and improve our work, so it's perfect when it gets to you. Check it out!
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Working/LOOK!CS.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Worki ... Coyote.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Worki ... ratheo.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Worki ... !KazeN.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Working/LOOK!Ven.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Working/LOOK!SK.png[/img]
Now that our work has really gotten underway, be on the lookout for more weekly updates and goodies to come!
And remember, if you're looking to join a team of bright, skilled, driven pixel artists, and improve your work significantly, join our team today!
Thanks, everyone, for your support!
__________________________________________
Tuesday, Mar. 25th, 2008
Something secret has just happened! What was it? You won't know until you become a Team Member! ~~~ Oooh, the suspense!~~~
Edit 03-26-08: Added a link to Templates by busbuzz, formatted to work with RMVX. I also added him to the team as a Neophyte!
__________________________________________
Tuesday, Mar. 4th, 2008
ShowKaizer has become my co-Manager in the HKCP Gallery. He did create the templates, after all :wink:.
Please continue to refer questions, comments, & concerns to me.
I added 2 new hair files: a balding look for the Adult-Male and the Male-Husky templates. Also now there are nice-looking thumbnails for the Albums! Whee
The eHKCP and aHKCP production is officially underway, starting today. If you're interested in participating (and you're not in the team yet), please contact me, along with some samples of your work. There won't be enough content to showcase for a little bit, but the foundations have been laid.
We're all still hard at work. You can show your support by using our little userbars (found below), and visit the gallery often. If you have or find anything which uses nice-looking palettes or textures (low-color-count pixel art only), shoot them in my direction. We're palette-compiling for the eHKCP and aHKCP.
Swatches we're looking for in particular:
- Wood (any type/color), Stone, Cement, Gravel, Dirt, Misc. Flooring
- Grass, leaves, foliage
- Glass, Crystal, Lava, Snow, Water
- Fur, Scales, Skin (non-human)
- Spots, Stripes, Claws, Horns
Please PM me your submissions.
2 new branches of the HKCP team have been created:
~ The HKCP Team Sprite Contributor :: These members contribute usable sprites made with HKCP materials.
~ The HKCP Team Neophyte :: These members contribute recolors/edits of pre-existing HKCP materials.
So if you want to help, there are two new ways to join in!
Have a great night, folks.
__________________________________________
Friday, Feb. 29th, 2008
THE HKCP GALLERY HAS BEEN ACTIVATED!
Please go there and support the team!!
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Gallery/
For how to use the gallery, please refer to this video tutorial:
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Tutor ... allery.htm
You don't have to register to look at or download files, or even to add comments/rate pictures. You only have to register if you want to add sprites, which you've made, using the HKCP.
All the files you've seen here are there, plus a few new ones. Consequently, I'm removing links to the non-gallery root directories. I think it's an improvement, anyway :wink:.
The HKCP Team will have full posting access to the Gallery, and will be able to post things at their leisure, so check back often!
HKCP Team: Please announce here when you add files, if you'd please.
Thank you, everybody!!! :rock: :cheers: :toot: :specs: :ratty: :toadie: http://www.pixelcocktail.com/hosted_ite ... vavoom.png[/img]
____________________________________________________________________________
Monday, Feb. 25th, 2008
Welcome, Akaire, to the HKCP Team!
Files added to the library:
1 New Section: Faces!
2 New Faces for the Adult-Female by Akaire (plus skintone recolors)
1 New Hair (+recolors) for the Adult-Female by Akaire
1 New Shirt (+recolors) for the Adult-Female by Akaire
1 New Pants (+recolors) for the Adult-Female by Akaire
2 New Accessories: Right & Left Pauldrons for the Adult-Male by Gratheo
The HKCP GALLERY is in Beta Mode and will be activated on Friday, Feb. 29th around 9pm EST, at which time you'll get the URL here!
If you're interested in testing the Beta, shoot me a PM before Wednesday, 5:00pm EST. The HKCP Team has an advanced Beta.
See ya on Friday, everybody!
____________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday, Feb. 19th, 2008
Files added to the library:
1 new dress (+recolors) for Child-Female by Britchik
1 new recolor for Dress01 (black) for Child-Female by Britchik
I have a few more things on the way, just not totally ready.
Additionally, ShowKaizer brought a very good idea to my attention so in the next few days, keep your eyes peeled for another HKCP-related thread.
You should also be seeing a new tutorial by next weekend, then I'll finally add in that Tutorial Library.
For anyone who's wondering, after a lot of recommendations and a lot of research, I decided on Coppermine for a gallery, with a few mods I've found which'll make it easier to navigate.
There'll be a PM to the Team when that's ready, but in the meantime, expect each team member to have a separate account, where they can upload things themselves, if they so choose ^_^.
Anyway, have a nice night .<
____________________________________________________________________________
Saturday, Feb. 16th, 2008
I updated the files, including:
1 new Male-Adult dress slacks (pants), with recolors, by Venetia
A new section: Clothes-Misc., with shoes and recolors for the Biggun Female by Nphyx
1 new Child's dress plus recolors, by Britchik
More, more, more
How do you like it, how do you like it
More, more, more
How do you like it, how do you like your love
[/Yay disco]
____________________________________________________________________________
Friday, Feb. 15th, 2008
I updated the files, including:
48(!) files for the Female-Adult-Clothes section. 4 orig. pieces x 12 recolors. (Rose Armor). That's from Nphyx.
1 original Biggun-Female hairpiece plus 3 recolors from Nphyx.
Welcome, Nphyx, to the Elite crew :rock: !!
Additionally, per ShowKaizer's information, it seems I've left out 2 templates, which were added tonight, in all skintones: Husky & M-AdultB. Use AdultB from now on if you can. In your filenames, please include whether you're using M-Adult or M-AdultB.
Keep going, everybody! Also, if you have any php-based gallery ideas other than Coppermine, lemme know here.
____________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday, Feb. 13th, 2008
I updated the files, including:
A new Female Adult Cape (+recolors) from Gratheo
2 Female Adult Hairs (+recolors) & 1 Male Child Shirt (+recolors) from KazeN
1 Female Child Hair (+recolors) & 2 Child Shirts/1 Child Pants (+recolors) from Britchik
7 Eye Recolors (each) for Child, Fem-Adult, Fem-Curvy, Male-Adult, and PreTeen from me (Ven). That's in a different directory; look at the Accessories section. I'm currently working on M-Adult pants.
NOTE:
Due to server issues (I have plenty of bandwidth but my upload speed is so ridiculously slow, I can't take it ...), I'm discontinuing the skintone support--for now. The current files in the skintone folders will not go away, but from now on (for a while), other skintone-compatible files will not be uploaded, aside from the standard Pale tone.
ARTISTS:
Please only color skin pieces in the Pale palette, for now. When the time comes I can recolor what I already have of yours to meet other skintones. This should save you time, anyway.
DOWNLOADERS:
If you need other skintones, please recolor them, using the palettes below. The multi-color templates will not go away.
Additionally, I've gotten another Generator update from Fomar. If everything goes alright, I may have that online generator running by ... Let's say, Sunday.
Keep going, everyone!! I'm loving what I'm seeing here!! What a community!! :rock:
____________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, Feb. 10th, 2008
The HKCP is launched! We need artists to join our team, and we need more contributions. If you're interested, please scroll down to "Join the Team" below!
The Tutorials Section will be worked on next. This will include tutorials on how to make your own HK pieces to submit, in case you're new to spriting.
After that, look for the Online HK Generator. Here's a preview:
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Graph ... review.png
Aaaand, after THAT, expect a different file sharing system. Because FTP root folders aren't pretty
New HKCP Team Members!!!!!
Welcome Berserker and Deebs into the HKCP Team! They've been inducted as Elites for their large contributions for August's Contest.
The contest has started fresh for September! C'mon, guys, let's really show what we can do!
_________________________________________________
Sunday, Aug. 17th, 2008
Woo!
We've added a LOT of new files, thanks to the Contest entrants and the Team!
Look for these in the Gallery!:
- New categories!
- New templates!
- New programs!
- New dresses!
- New hair files!
We have a new sprite generator!
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Galle ... p?album=83
In the contest!:
Right now, Deebs is ahead, but it's still anyone's game for August!
Make sure to check out all the contest entrants! They're doing FANTASTICALLY!
New color palettes are on the way, so check that out, too!
Good job, everyone!!!!!!!
______________________________________
Sunday, Aug. 3rd, 2008
GO HKCP TEAM!
Wonder where the HKCP Team has been the last 4 months, and what we've been doing?
It's time to show you!
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
- Coyotecraft has joined our ranks as an Artist! Welcome, Coyote!!
- The HKCP Character Generator is complete, thanks to Fomar0125 -- however it's awaiting more content before it can be launched, so help us make content for it!!!
- Keep on the lookout for a NEW CONTEST! There'll be prizes and resources aplenty!
- There are TEMPLATES for TILESETS! Check out the 1st Page Announcements Section, under Templates!
- We're looking for people to make pre-made HK Sprites using HKCP Materials! If you have basic image editing software and the ability to copy and paste, that's all you need to become a Sprite Contributor team member!
- The main focus of the last 4 months has been the aHKCP (animals) and the eHKCP (environment). Look below for the artists' work!
ARTIST COLLAGES!
Here are some collages of the Works-In-Progress of the HKCP Team. We all have a special place we can go to and collaborate and improve our work, so it's perfect when it gets to you. Check it out!
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Working/LOOK!CS.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Worki ... Coyote.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Worki ... ratheo.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Worki ... !KazeN.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Working/LOOK!Ven.png[/img]
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Working/LOOK!SK.png[/img]
Now that our work has really gotten underway, be on the lookout for more weekly updates and goodies to come!
And remember, if you're looking to join a team of bright, skilled, driven pixel artists, and improve your work significantly, join our team today!
Thanks, everyone, for your support!
__________________________________________
Tuesday, Mar. 25th, 2008
Something secret has just happened! What was it? You won't know until you become a Team Member! ~~~ Oooh, the suspense!~~~
Edit 03-26-08: Added a link to Templates by busbuzz, formatted to work with RMVX. I also added him to the team as a Neophyte!
__________________________________________
Tuesday, Mar. 4th, 2008
ShowKaizer has become my co-Manager in the HKCP Gallery. He did create the templates, after all :wink:.
Please continue to refer questions, comments, & concerns to me.
I added 2 new hair files: a balding look for the Adult-Male and the Male-Husky templates. Also now there are nice-looking thumbnails for the Albums! Whee
The eHKCP and aHKCP production is officially underway, starting today. If you're interested in participating (and you're not in the team yet), please contact me, along with some samples of your work. There won't be enough content to showcase for a little bit, but the foundations have been laid.
We're all still hard at work. You can show your support by using our little userbars (found below), and visit the gallery often. If you have or find anything which uses nice-looking palettes or textures (low-color-count pixel art only), shoot them in my direction. We're palette-compiling for the eHKCP and aHKCP.
Swatches we're looking for in particular:
- Wood (any type/color), Stone, Cement, Gravel, Dirt, Misc. Flooring
- Grass, leaves, foliage
- Glass, Crystal, Lava, Snow, Water
- Fur, Scales, Skin (non-human)
- Spots, Stripes, Claws, Horns
Please PM me your submissions.
2 new branches of the HKCP team have been created:
~ The HKCP Team Sprite Contributor :: These members contribute usable sprites made with HKCP materials.
~ The HKCP Team Neophyte :: These members contribute recolors/edits of pre-existing HKCP materials.
So if you want to help, there are two new ways to join in!
Have a great night, folks.
__________________________________________
Friday, Feb. 29th, 2008
THE HKCP GALLERY HAS BEEN ACTIVATED!
Please go there and support the team!!
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Gallery/
For how to use the gallery, please refer to this video tutorial:
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Tutor ... allery.htm
You don't have to register to look at or download files, or even to add comments/rate pictures. You only have to register if you want to add sprites, which you've made, using the HKCP.
All the files you've seen here are there, plus a few new ones. Consequently, I'm removing links to the non-gallery root directories. I think it's an improvement, anyway :wink:.
The HKCP Team will have full posting access to the Gallery, and will be able to post things at their leisure, so check back often!
HKCP Team: Please announce here when you add files, if you'd please.
Thank you, everybody!!! :rock: :cheers: :toot: :specs: :ratty: :toadie: http://www.pixelcocktail.com/hosted_ite ... vavoom.png[/img]
____________________________________________________________________________
Monday, Feb. 25th, 2008
Welcome, Akaire, to the HKCP Team!
Files added to the library:
1 New Section: Faces!
2 New Faces for the Adult-Female by Akaire (plus skintone recolors)
1 New Hair (+recolors) for the Adult-Female by Akaire
1 New Shirt (+recolors) for the Adult-Female by Akaire
1 New Pants (+recolors) for the Adult-Female by Akaire
2 New Accessories: Right & Left Pauldrons for the Adult-Male by Gratheo
The HKCP GALLERY is in Beta Mode and will be activated on Friday, Feb. 29th around 9pm EST, at which time you'll get the URL here!
If you're interested in testing the Beta, shoot me a PM before Wednesday, 5:00pm EST. The HKCP Team has an advanced Beta.
See ya on Friday, everybody!
____________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday, Feb. 19th, 2008
Files added to the library:
1 new dress (+recolors) for Child-Female by Britchik
1 new recolor for Dress01 (black) for Child-Female by Britchik
I have a few more things on the way, just not totally ready.
Additionally, ShowKaizer brought a very good idea to my attention so in the next few days, keep your eyes peeled for another HKCP-related thread.
You should also be seeing a new tutorial by next weekend, then I'll finally add in that Tutorial Library.
For anyone who's wondering, after a lot of recommendations and a lot of research, I decided on Coppermine for a gallery, with a few mods I've found which'll make it easier to navigate.
There'll be a PM to the Team when that's ready, but in the meantime, expect each team member to have a separate account, where they can upload things themselves, if they so choose ^_^.
Anyway, have a nice night .<
____________________________________________________________________________
Saturday, Feb. 16th, 2008
I updated the files, including:
1 new Male-Adult dress slacks (pants), with recolors, by Venetia
A new section: Clothes-Misc., with shoes and recolors for the Biggun Female by Nphyx
1 new Child's dress plus recolors, by Britchik
More, more, more
How do you like it, how do you like it
More, more, more
How do you like it, how do you like your love
[/Yay disco]
____________________________________________________________________________
Friday, Feb. 15th, 2008
I updated the files, including:
48(!) files for the Female-Adult-Clothes section. 4 orig. pieces x 12 recolors. (Rose Armor). That's from Nphyx.
1 original Biggun-Female hairpiece plus 3 recolors from Nphyx.
Welcome, Nphyx, to the Elite crew :rock: !!
Additionally, per ShowKaizer's information, it seems I've left out 2 templates, which were added tonight, in all skintones: Husky & M-AdultB. Use AdultB from now on if you can. In your filenames, please include whether you're using M-Adult or M-AdultB.
Keep going, everybody! Also, if you have any php-based gallery ideas other than Coppermine, lemme know here.
____________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday, Feb. 13th, 2008
I updated the files, including:
A new Female Adult Cape (+recolors) from Gratheo
2 Female Adult Hairs (+recolors) & 1 Male Child Shirt (+recolors) from KazeN
1 Female Child Hair (+recolors) & 2 Child Shirts/1 Child Pants (+recolors) from Britchik
7 Eye Recolors (each) for Child, Fem-Adult, Fem-Curvy, Male-Adult, and PreTeen from me (Ven). That's in a different directory; look at the Accessories section. I'm currently working on M-Adult pants.
NOTE:
Due to server issues (I have plenty of bandwidth but my upload speed is so ridiculously slow, I can't take it ...), I'm discontinuing the skintone support--for now. The current files in the skintone folders will not go away, but from now on (for a while), other skintone-compatible files will not be uploaded, aside from the standard Pale tone.
ARTISTS:
Please only color skin pieces in the Pale palette, for now. When the time comes I can recolor what I already have of yours to meet other skintones. This should save you time, anyway.
DOWNLOADERS:
If you need other skintones, please recolor them, using the palettes below. The multi-color templates will not go away.
Additionally, I've gotten another Generator update from Fomar. If everything goes alright, I may have that online generator running by ... Let's say, Sunday.
Keep going, everyone!! I'm loving what I'm seeing here!! What a community!! :rock:
____________________________________________________________________________
Sunday, Feb. 10th, 2008
The HKCP is launched! We need artists to join our team, and we need more contributions. If you're interested, please scroll down to "Join the Team" below!
The Tutorials Section will be worked on next. This will include tutorials on how to make your own HK pieces to submit, in case you're new to spriting.
After that, look for the Online HK Generator. Here's a preview:
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Graph ... review.png
Aaaand, after THAT, expect a different file sharing system. Because FTP root folders aren't pretty
http://www.pixelcocktail.com/HKCP/Graphics/DivLine.png[/img]