[resle]

pathfinding implemented (not that easy in 3d), more world dynamics added... some (still rough) shadows... progresses! :)

and now, the inevitable couple of screenshots assembled with the few material (in terms of 3d models and 2d art) I've got...






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[Ninkazu]

Black... outline.... horrible.....

[resle]

Gives that cartoonish feeling! Without the black outline, those hyper-real brilliant colors are...uhm... I can't explain. That's better, trust me :)
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[valderman]

For cartoonish look, go with cel-shading, it will probably look better. Those black lines are kind of annoying.
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[resle]

99% of the Cel Shading algorithms are inclusive of that outline, there are also many different techniques to trace it... anyhow yes: I should try. Cel shading and NO outline. Let's how it looks!
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[Guest]

So how did you do pathfinding? A*? How do you have the map organized? A 2d array of open/clear places?

[BigManJoneselsewhen]

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BigManJones

[grenideer]

I wouldn't do cel shading necessarily just because it's overdone. You actually managed an original look, which is a hard thing to do. It does look a bit strange, but kinda cool. You can always experiement with different methods and see what looks best, though.
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[Sirocco]

Honestly, I don't have a problem with the outlining, but it would look soooooooooooo much better if you went to the trouble of antialiasing the outlines. The only thing I find unpleasant is the jaggy edges contrasting with the background. Other than that, it's definitely a nifty graphic approach.

Like Ultima 7 on 'shrooms.


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[resle]

[someone]

not bad at all. That is som enice stuff. What model format are you using? is it md2? if so, what editor did u get?

[BigManJones]

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[Sirocco]

I'm assuming sel-out is shorthand for selective outlining. I tend to use a similar approach I call inlining. You can look at the Fenix Blade sprites and see the basic approach -- the sprite itself has no outline, but the inner components (i.e. joints, edges of clothing) get simple dividing lines. It works extremely well on small sprites.

For Frenetic Plus I went for full blown outlining with inlining as well. Because the sprites were being scaled, I couldn't use my normal shading techniques, which looked like ass when shrunk; but that's another story for another thread :)

i honestly feel both approaches have their merits, and should be used when the artist/designer feels appropriate.


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[resle]