VX - Expresive Symbol Faceset

[Vorpal 86]

EDIT - Added some new sets in different colors and style. I've only posted a few HERE. The entire set (which includes quite a few different variations ) has been posted on a separate page on my web space so they wont take so long to load here. UNLESS you guys/gals wish for me to post them on this thread, I'll have them over there. There should be plenty of them now!

Anyone can use these freely. Don't forget to mention my name in your game if you do. Thanks. - Vorp

Back now...
Hey folks. I have here an Expressive Symbol ( Character Symbol Expressions) Faceset. The idea is to have some symbols or expressive characters to use in VX that you can use for when you interact with treasure boxes, objects and situations where a regular face graphic will not do. I'm using these in my current VX project. Episode 1 is almost finished.

Example - You find some gold and a "$" is displayed in your message, or a "?" is displayed for information like reading a sign etc. So, here it is. How's it look, and how could I change it if needed to better match other graphics in the game? How's the color choice? Are there too many colors? Does the design look off?

LINK TO ALL - NEW PAGE

Expressive Faceset - Original

Expressive Faceset - Style 1 Color 1

Expressive Faceset - Style 2 Color 1

Expressive Faceset - Style 3 Color 1

*If anyone wants or needs any more of these, set to have an Alpha transparency, other than the ones already set, let me know.

 

[Grathea]

...Well, the edges aren't very smooth. I'd recommend AAing them a touch.

 

[Vorpal 86]

I've updated the original

I tried that but it didn't make a visual difference in game... I thought.. They do blend better now. I noticed the edge alpha blended in with different colored message windows like it should. I must have saved it wrong the first time.

 

[Grathea]

Yeah, that's loads better.

 

[Vorpal 86]

Good. I think I selected the wrong alpha color last time. HEH.. silly me, I should know better.

Anything else, anyone? Maybe lower the saturation so it wont be so bright orange? The set may fit better. I was looking for something that has a GLOBAL style so they will fit in practically any game graphics style. Prolly a bit of a task to find a design like that.

At any rate, thanks.

 

[mega_man_aXe]

Yeah, I'd say lower the saturation a bit.  Actually, I would suggest doing a few in an assortment of colors.  Blue..red..green..you get the drift.  That'll give people a few more options than just the reddish-orange color.  But then of course you would have to adjust the actual color of the expressions to suit whatever bg color is being used.

Also maybe try to ditch the black outline and make it more orb-like.

 

[Dainreth]

Yeah, well-done, guy. As said it would be better when there is a variety of colors. Anyway, I like the idea of using them in scenarios you described. Thanks!

 

[Vorpal 86]

Hey. Thanks for the comments. I still have the basic template so I can easily make new colors. I'll go ahead and de-saturate them a bit to keep them from blinding anyone then do some new color variations, and see about omitting the black outline design. I'll check back soon.

What about making them a smaller in size? The actual image sizes are 64x64. Perhaps I could make them like 48x48 instead? Maybe, maybe not. That'd be large enough, but not too large for the 640x480/512x544 screen cause they look much bigger when in full screen.

 

[Vorpal 86]

BUMP

Thought I'd bump for the update. how's these now?

 

[bojjenclon]

I love all of them, can people use them?

 

[Vorpal 86]

I love all of them, can people use them?

Ahh, thanks. And YES, anyone can use these. I guess there is enough now and I'll edit my first post.

 

[bojjenclon]

Awesome! Yeah keep them coming. Maybe now you can make unique symbols and stuff

 

[Vorpal 86]

Awesome! Yeah keep them coming. Maybe now you can make unique symbols and stuff

Hey yes, good idea. I'm currently working on, now and again, some huge 64x64 images for Weapons, Armor, Spell etc similar to the previous ones, so when someone gets a new weapon, armor, spell they will have a face to display. This is what I got so far. These aren't finished yet so they can't be used right now. I'm still working on getting the large weapons designed.

Here is the Weapons WiP - I'm still to do; Spear, Polearm, Club, Bow, Hammer, Whip, Flail, Mace, Dagger, Knuckle, Rod, Staff, Wand... The weapons will need to be two face set images. So hopefully I'll get more of it done. Currently I'm about to post my first complete VX episode project.

EDIT - Shifted image to new post..

 

[ultimaodin]

The sword one looks pretty nice! I'm not sure about the club thing though... :smile:

 

[Vorpal 86]

The sword one looks pretty nice! I'm not sure about the club thing though... :smile:

Yeah, I'm redoing that one, but it's supposed to be an Axe. Heh.

 

[bojjenclon]

Awesome, but the second looks like this long description I'm about to give: Someone had a baseball bat, they went to hit a baseball coming at them at a high speed, the bat went to far forward, and the ball got impaled on the bat.

 

[Vorpal 86]

Awesome, but the second looks like this long description I'm about to give: Someone had a baseball bat, they went to hit a baseball coming at them at a high speed, the bat went to far forward, and the ball got impaled on the bat.

Hey. Ahah, yes, it may look like the bat got hungry. Sounds like something off of a cartoon, bats eating balls.

I've updated them now.. How's this? You now have the following equipment types so these can be displayed depending on if you get a sword, axe etc;
Swords, Axes, Spears, Polearms, Clubs, Bows, Magic Wands, Flails.

Some in Blue!

Some Grey!

 

[bojjenclon]

Dude, that rocks hardcore. Keep um coming, I love these. Your a genius of the new era

Edit:And always remember, bats are evil!!!

 

[Vorpal 86]

Cool, Thanks. I like these too. My girlfriend says the spear looks kinda like a Shovel.. Hmm.. I kinda thought that too.. Maybe, maybe not. I have to work on some other things now but these should suffice for a bit.

I'm still missing some things like Staff, Crossbow, Hammer, whip, Knuckle, etc. My next set will be Item type faces like Potion, Scroll, Herb, Power Up, Instrument, Food, Book.. those type ITEM things.

Thanks for the positive feedback ya'll. It helps when folks like/dislike things and keeps keeps me motivated. As long as the dislikes are retorted with construction else I feel useless, and can't go on.. :p

 

[bojjenclon]

The spear does look sort of like a trowel...