Moorstream In reply to Melandrhild [2011-07-27 19:13:28 +0000 UTC]

Sure did, from the very start of the 2D ages That's fantastic to hear!

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Moorstream In reply to slip-of-the-pen [2011-03-22 15:04:28 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks! I forgot to check in here at my birthday

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slip-of-the-pen In reply to Moorstream [2011-03-22 17:18:59 +0000 UTC]

You're Welcome ^_^

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Moorstream In reply to TLCook [2010-07-06 09:32:26 +0000 UTC]

No problem! Your gallery looks interesting but I didn't have time to give it a closer look at the moment so I'll be back a less busy time

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Moorstream In reply to AIBoobPicsForSale [2010-06-14 07:19:11 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Thanks Things have been hectic with work and a bunch of trouble beside that so not much time left for hanging around here. I hope for more time to make and post art soon!

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AIBoobPicsForSale In reply to Moorstream [2010-06-14 16:29:33 +0000 UTC]

No worries; as long as you're living life, all's good!

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Moorstream In reply to AIBoobPicsForSale [2010-06-14 17:08:21 +0000 UTC]

Hope all is well at your side also, life full of art and games!

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Moorstream In reply to faestock [2010-03-01 07:07:03 +0000 UTC]

No problem! Your stock looks really nice and I'll have another look and hopefully time to use something another day!

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Moorstream In reply to jamesgreen [2010-02-21 21:56:38 +0000 UTC]

No problem I saw a couple of your images that looked fantastic, so I'll have a closer look at the gallery in a day with more time!

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Moorstream In reply to Cat-in-the-Stock [2010-02-05 09:09:39 +0000 UTC]

No problem! Seems you have some interesting and useful stuff

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Moorstream In reply to WolkeSafini [2010-01-17 17:28:18 +0000 UTC]

It was another girl who contacted me and asked if she could have her tattooist adapt it for a tattoo for her, so I only got a photo of how it turned out, no tattoo image that's free for anyone to use. They adapted the image to be more photo-like and in line with her other tattoos. But thanks for showing your interest and the fav!

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Moorstream In reply to Legendary-Tale [2009-12-31 09:00:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind comment! The huts are actually 2D all the way and doesn't contain textures in the cg-sense. I have made huts later in 3D though which looks quite similar. I'm not sure how much I could help without showing in person or adding pictures of the process. My stronger part it actually 2D (traditonal painting) and I don't have much formal training doing cg work. I have mostly tried to apply what I've learned during all my traditional years, and what I believe is most useful is to learn the basic art skills thoroughly. Study real life a lot for light, materials, surface textures and such. I guess this is the kind of complicated answer that doesn't really give any quick help but there aren't many shortcuts and one simply needs a lot of experience.
If you're thinking of any particular technique-related question just ask away and I'll see if I have enough knowledge to help

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Legendary-Tale In reply to Moorstream [2009-12-31 17:17:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the reply!

For the most part I noticed the fantastic transitions from grass to dirt and was wondering how you made that. I have been trying to use a program called Paint.NET to layer different types of texture (dirt and grass) for an attempt at a realistic look, but I either end up with a blurred transition or a very cartoonish look.

A second note is the grass itself which has a quality that I could almost feel. I was curious as to whether the game was tile based at the time and if it was, how the grass would be used without there being any seams.

A last question is just, what did you use to make it? As said above, I have been trying to use Paint.NET, but I have yet to see any way to create effects like those in Magicka Huts; without manually drawing each pixel.

However you did it, Mgicka Huts is a great piece of work and thank you for posting it! Thanks again for your replies!

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Moorstream In reply to Legendary-Tale [2010-01-07 16:23:31 +0000 UTC]

I'll always reply if somebody has a question or meaningful comment

I've been using only Photoshop CS for these images. For the transition to dirt I put the dirt texture as a layer under the grass and erased away some grass with a small pixly brush. I have never tried the program you mention and can't say anything about the difference to Photoshop. In this case I used a hard brush that removed a small bunch of pixels at a time.

About the creation of the actual grass I can't say that much, it was another cg artist, that we had in the group before, that made most of it. I painted everything about the hut and the grass edges around it, and used his grass for backdrop.
Yeah, we made all the ground textures tiling, in sizes usually 512X512 or 256x256 pixels. Photoshop has a good offset filter that lets you wrap/scroll the texture vertically and horizontally so you can paint over the seams. You also have to think of not making any spots, colours or light changes that really stands out when you tile the texture.

Thanks for your kind words and I'm always interested in discussing techniques

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Moorstream In reply to digitalTouch [2009-12-29 16:24:47 +0000 UTC]

Tackar! Det är alltid så roligt att få lite besök här Mer kommer komma men jag har så fullt upp med mitt jobb och företag nu för tiden så det blir rätt segt under vissa perioder. Tackar för watch och favoriterna!

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Moorstream In reply to Tasastock [2009-12-13 15:05:48 +0000 UTC]

No problem Your things looked interesting but I'll look through it when there's some free time.

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Moorstream In reply to Yameon [2009-12-13 15:14:56 +0000 UTC]

Så trevligt att få besök.
Tackar! Jag har haft ganska roligt med att göra dem

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Moorstream In reply to petr78 [2009-10-01 08:04:01 +0000 UTC]

Tackar tackar Idén att sätta ihop dem kom fråm drakar & demoner när vi brukade spela sådant. Där kunde nekromantiker göra tupilaker. Men de kommer från inuiternas mytologi från början. Kombinationerna funderade jag ut enligt olika teman bara

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Moorstream In reply to Ashenmoon [2009-06-22 16:41:18 +0000 UTC]

Jo, lite folk finns det. Några till från skolan finns bland mina vänner ifall du vill kolla in, men några stycken har redan slutat. Tackar tackar, arbetet precis klart för dagen!

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Moorstream In reply to SMorrisonArt [2009-03-17 09:32:29 +0000 UTC]

Hey, no problem. You seem to have some neat stuff! I will go through it another day when I have more time

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Moorstream In reply to DarknessofEverlife [2009-03-13 17:11:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Very glad for the DD!

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DarknessofEverlife In reply to Moorstream [2009-03-13 18:45:57 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure

you deserved it

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Moorstream In reply to bear48 [2009-03-13 16:41:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the comments, I'm glad you like my works.

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bear48 In reply to Moorstream [2009-03-13 21:19:59 +0000 UTC]

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Moorstream In reply to ledain [2009-03-10 18:44:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I really appreciate when someone takes the time to have a look and leave a comment.

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ledain In reply to Moorstream [2009-03-10 19:12:12 +0000 UTC]

oh! don't mention it! i tend to give a looks around... that is to me the usefulness of DD's, gives a sneek peek to someone's work so us fellow deviants can browse and see the goodies.
you have great work. i wished i was as good with pixel art.

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Moorstream In reply to ledain [2009-03-13 17:32:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks This pixel-like stuff is really something I had never tried before. It's very good to be able to share and get some feedback with all the artwork. Great community!

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Moorstream In reply to Flingling [2009-02-25 20:07:55 +0000 UTC]

Tack!
I've seen some people who have been lucky to have you as a teacher and I've been a little jealous of them. I'm very happy you stopped by, I'll always try to keep improving and enjoying!

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Moorstream In reply to Fire-Magic77 [2009-02-24 22:01:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I really appreciate you took you time and had a look. I'm always trying to improve and find new ideas. Thank you for faving my Wind dragon! I'm quite happy with it and it's simplicity. Did you find anything particular extra good or some idea where I could improve?

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