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Modding / Re: Aquaria's Art Style
« on: June 10, 2010, 05:58:47 am »
Holy sh*t, that's amazing. Basically perfect. Honest.
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Modding / Re: Respawning fish are turning invisible?
« on: June 09, 2010, 11:47:45 pm »I think that happens at times in the real game too. :3Yeah, I spent ages following 'ghost' fishes, thinking they'd unlock something or do something cool. I guess it's just a bug : P
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Modding / Re: PNG White Halo (Photoshop)
« on: June 07, 2010, 05:33:29 am »
Thanks for your help, but PS doesn't seem to do 32 bit png. What program do you use?
When I go to save for web or save as they both don't allow transparency.
Assuming I've done it right - Here's a pic of what I've done
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/aerozol/examplealpha.jpg
When I go to save for web or save as they both don't allow transparency.
Assuming I've done it right - Here's a pic of what I've done
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/aerozol/examplealpha.jpg
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Modding / Re: PNG White Halo (Photoshop)
« on: June 06, 2010, 08:10:00 am »
^ thanks for that, but I'm having the same issues as the OP.
That is, when you save it as a .png, the Alpha mask just gets flattened or something, and you get no transparency at all (following the linked tutorials).
OP said it was because the tut was for .Targa?
In any case, tutorial is fine, make alpha channel, use plugin, but then when you save.. nothing. Might be something obvious I missed?
But 1% visible stroke works for me now (:
Thanks alphasoldier, I was doing it wrong. Edit: It still gives a slight Halo at certain zoom levels in-game, on certain colour backgrounds, but oh well.
At least now I've learned lots about Alpha channels. Assuming it works like a Layer Mask. If not, I have learned nothing (;
That is, when you save it as a .png, the Alpha mask just gets flattened or something, and you get no transparency at all (following the linked tutorials).
OP said it was because the tut was for .Targa?
In any case, tutorial is fine, make alpha channel, use plugin, but then when you save.. nothing. Might be something obvious I missed?
But 1% visible stroke works for me now (:
Thanks alphasoldier, I was doing it wrong. Edit: It still gives a slight Halo at certain zoom levels in-game, on certain colour backgrounds, but oh well.
At least now I've learned lots about Alpha channels. Assuming it works like a Layer Mask. If not, I have learned nothing (;
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Modding / Re: PNG White Halo (Photoshop)
« on: June 04, 2010, 11:09:50 am »
As in draw it? or do a stroke?
Because drawing it doesn't work. Not always anyway... it's f'ed up. I have lots of halo's next to black lines
Because drawing it doesn't work. Not always anyway... it's f'ed up. I have lots of halo's next to black lines
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Modding / Re: PNG White Halo (Photoshop)
« on: June 04, 2010, 01:27:20 am »White halos are photoshop's fault.Hm yeah that's what I gathered. And unfixable on there too huh, no plugins or anything, based off my googling.
I guess I'll download something else in a bit
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Modding / Re: Magic of Aquaria SPOILERS!!!!!!! new pics May 24
« on: June 01, 2010, 03:45:19 am »
Oh wow, that sounds even more amazing than I thought... The three quarter view is intriguing, same with the walk/ run control!
Looking forward to it even more now! Thanks for spending so much energy on it, it shows in the screens already.
Looking forward to it even more now! Thanks for spending so much energy on it, it shows in the screens already.
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Modding / Re: PNG White Halo (Photoshop)
« on: June 01, 2010, 03:43:29 am »
It's ok, I've read it all a few times and don't really get it either!
I kind of understand, but I think a problem may be that default eraser on photoshop doesn't leave a halo, while the edge of a brush often does. Or the other way round. But still not sure.
If Derek lurks here perhaps he could let us know what he uses (:
I'm using Photoshop, which probably isn't the best sketching software anyway. I may just download something else, since it doesn't look like there's an easy solution.
I kind of understand, but I think a problem may be that default eraser on photoshop doesn't leave a halo, while the edge of a brush often does. Or the other way round. But still not sure.
If Derek lurks here perhaps he could let us know what he uses (:
I'm using Photoshop, which probably isn't the best sketching software anyway. I may just download something else, since it doesn't look like there's an easy solution.
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Modding / Re: Magic of Aquaria SPOILERS!!!!!!! new pics May 24
« on: June 01, 2010, 12:51:03 am »
This mod looks so amazing.
I'm a really big fan of the graphics! And sounds like the game mechanics are getting switched up a lot too.
Just wanted to let you know that I'm watching : P
I'm a really big fan of the graphics! And sounds like the game mechanics are getting switched up a lot too.
Just wanted to let you know that I'm watching : P
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Haha, come on guys. Really.
We are on the internet, but let's pretend we're not for a second huh (;
I tried to post something answering Alphasoldiers problem, but I think this thread has been enough of a downer. I do have to say though, unless you tell me exactly what your problem is with what I've been posting (why am I saying this again?), you're not being very helpful.
I'm just offering help to anyone who might like it, and wanting some constructive feedback. Which has been EXTREMELY lacking, by the way. If you want things in a Mod folder, so you can give me better feedback, say so.
I guess I'll probably redo old Mr. Pyramid Head, since I've managed to gather that people like him. How lazy is it considered if you just make blank .png's for most of the sprites? Because that's what he's getting : P
Perhaps he can be used for an entire mod sometime, but a Silent Hill thing is going to be real weird to achieve in Aquaria haha.
But I don't think I want to make another version of the original game, you know? I want to make something of my own, using the wonderful platform supplied for it.
But I know what you mean. You're Aquaria graphics collage thing is my background at the moment
And to everyone who's hinted that my posts are a little arrogant, I honestly think the only two costumes I've tried by now are incredibly inferior compared to the ones already available for download (eg zero suit, nudity mod), and it's my first time really working with a tablet.
So I feel like 'great people think my stuff is good', but then it's like 'oh people think I'm showing off and not delivering anything' - 'And they wont tell me exactly what's good or bad'.
So I feel like I'm getting fucked a bit from every direction, excuse the expression
Hmm curious to see what your script is Inyssius! If things don't come right in this thread, I'll get rid of it, and we can swap Skype/ MSN addresses or something.
We are on the internet, but let's pretend we're not for a second huh (;
I tried to post something answering Alphasoldiers problem, but I think this thread has been enough of a downer. I do have to say though, unless you tell me exactly what your problem is with what I've been posting (why am I saying this again?), you're not being very helpful.
I'm just offering help to anyone who might like it, and wanting some constructive feedback. Which has been EXTREMELY lacking, by the way. If you want things in a Mod folder, so you can give me better feedback, say so.
I guess I'll probably redo old Mr. Pyramid Head, since I've managed to gather that people like him. How lazy is it considered if you just make blank .png's for most of the sprites? Because that's what he's getting : P
Perhaps he can be used for an entire mod sometime, but a Silent Hill thing is going to be real weird to achieve in Aquaria haha.
I wouldn't hold back sharing your ideas with the community.No, I wont, but in this case, I'd rather release it as an actual test mod, so I can gather impressions from it that way (:
Take the time to at least appreciate Aquaria's art style though. There's a surprising amount of freedom style-wise to work within.Hehe if I didn't appreciate the art style, I wouldn't be here (I've been (trying to) use a tablet btw).
But I don't think I want to make another version of the original game, you know? I want to make something of my own, using the wonderful platform supplied for it.
But I know what you mean. You're Aquaria graphics collage thing is my background at the moment
And to everyone who's hinted that my posts are a little arrogant, I honestly think the only two costumes I've tried by now are incredibly inferior compared to the ones already available for download (eg zero suit, nudity mod), and it's my first time really working with a tablet.
So I feel like 'great people think my stuff is good', but then it's like 'oh people think I'm showing off and not delivering anything' - 'And they wont tell me exactly what's good or bad'.
So I feel like I'm getting fucked a bit from every direction, excuse the expression
Hmm curious to see what your script is Inyssius! If things don't come right in this thread, I'll get rid of it, and we can swap Skype/ MSN addresses or something.
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Modding / Re: Anyone need a artist/ designer?
« on: May 31, 2010, 12:10:16 pm »the whole selling yourself thingIt's because my day job is being a whore : (
No, I just like working with people. I'm also kind of used to doing it for school etc. Do you mean I posted too much? Or my tone or something?
If you think I'm sucking up to get a paid job or something though, woow, I didn't know I was that good!
Otherwise let me know what you meant
Really liked your costumes/ mods btw!
If you can spot anything obvious that I should be doing differently, help me out please!
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Modding / Re: Anyone need a artist/ designer?
« on: May 31, 2010, 09:36:03 am »Hi, Aerozol! I also got the Humble Indie Bundle, devoured Aquaria in about three days, and was inspired by it. Unlike you and Echolocating, I come from more of a programming background than an artistic one.Hey Inyssius! Good to hear!
... which means that, like yourself, I'm looking for a collaborator from the other side of that equation. So, well... show me yours1 and I'll show you mine2!
I've been messing with files in Photoshop, and getting used to using a tablet again (it's been a long time...)
I had big issues with the 'halo' effect too, covered another thread. But I suppose I'll just DL Gimp at some point, since apparently that fixes the problem.
To practice I decided to make a 'ninja' naija:
v0.1, v0.3
Which was a bit meh, but cool to get stuff working. I may fix/redo it at some point I suppose, or if people want it.
I also did a Pyramid Head costume:
Same Photoshop white halo BS, and I drew the whole thing too small, and had to stretch it up. So it's not exactly quality either...
But man, it's pretty funny to watch it swim around and flip and stuff : D
I have some ideas for a mod, but I don't want to ruin the surprises.
In any case, all the ideas are 'visual' ideas, which I think will work great with Aquarias set-up.
(Not mimicking its actual art style though. I don't think I can improve the original, and neither can I draw that well)
Slightly off-topic, I also made icons for all the costumes/ mods I've downloaded, because it was looking messy..
Mmm orderly
And btw I have experience creating things like Logos, Icons, and designing game Titles, so I thought some people may be interested in that. A nice looking presentation can do a lot for a mod.
Anyway, it's been fun!
p.s. your turn Inyssius ; )
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Modding / Re: Aquaria Open Source Project: Online Mod Database
« on: May 29, 2010, 03:01:57 am »Exactly how many released mods are actually out there anyway? Isn't concentrating on a DB CMS for <10 instead of actually modding a bit of overkill?I don't know how many people have bought/ installed Aquaria so far, but it's a lot.
I think the main thing is that mods don't get much exposure. Releasing a browser that highlights even just one good mod, would be a huge boost in support for the creators, and would definitely get more people in.
It would have to be in an official patch though, because if someone's going to bother installing 3rd party software to do it, they may as well browse the mods on the web too, or just grab the ones they want of the list of mods in the Wiki. imo
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Edit: I've just started doing my own stuff now, since everybody else is too I suppose.
So I'll just post things here as I do them... But if anybody wants a hand with something, still ask (:
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Hey guys, I just played through Aquaria in three days or so, after getting it with the Humble Indie Bundle.
It was awesome, really impressed!
I'm interested in helping out with graphics for anyone making a mod*
I'm inexperienced with illustration, but would still love to help out, and perhaps learn some stuff before making my own mod. Maybe.
You can see a bit of a portfolio here:
http://www.moddb.com/members/aerozol/blogs
I only just got my workbooks from uni, so it's got no illustrations on there, but I assure you, I'm not too bad
I'll check this thread for a few days, after that please E-mail me.
Thanks,
Aerozol
*that I'm interested in
So I'll just post things here as I do them... But if anybody wants a hand with something, still ask (:
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Hey guys, I just played through Aquaria in three days or so, after getting it with the Humble Indie Bundle.
It was awesome, really impressed!
I'm interested in helping out with graphics for anyone making a mod*
I'm inexperienced with illustration, but would still love to help out, and perhaps learn some stuff before making my own mod. Maybe.
You can see a bit of a portfolio here:
http://www.moddb.com/members/aerozol/blogs
I only just got my workbooks from uni, so it's got no illustrations on there, but I assure you, I'm not too bad
I'll check this thread for a few days, after that please E-mail me.
Thanks,
Aerozol
*that I'm interested in
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