Pixel Art Collaboration Project 1

Narcoticx2 · 21st January 2011, 3:18 PM

Collaboration project 1 - IsoCity OCAU style!

This is a collaborative project being done just for fun. The aim is to draw, tile by tile, an isometric city. It's a collaboration of people's imagination, creativity and skill.

These projects only work when people follow the rules. The aim is for us to have a bit of fun, and have something to show for it at the end. I'd like to do more projects after this one so really hoping it catches on!

Rules
1. Everyone can make as many tiles as they want, but you can't make a tile that is adjacent to another tile you have made.
2. To claim a tile, please post the grid reference and I'll update the first post with a list of who's doing what. I'm not on every second of the day so please be sure to look through the thread for recent claims. Also, make sure you claim one that's adjacent to a tile already completed.
3. No animations.
4. Tiles need to join the tiles adjacent to it. You don't need to continue the neighbouring tile's idea, but you need to make sure it blends seamlessly.
5. Keep scale and light source consistent.
6. When you've completed a tile, post it by itself and I'll update the main pic.
7. Try to complete a claimed tile as fast as possible. On some of the more complex projects i've seen, reservations are 30 days however i'd love to keep the project going a little faster than that. Maybe 24-48hrs per tile?
8. Don't edit other people's tiles

Notes
1. Everyone is encouraged to participate, regardless of skill. This is primarily for fun. That said, don't claim a tile and then not complete it, or give it a half arsed effort.
2. Tiles will be rejected if they don't match scale and lighting or if they do not blend to adjacent tiles. Also, if they're offensive in any way, rude etc.
3. Things are likely to change, this is us giving it a go, so suggestions and comments are welcome.
4. Save in a format such as .png or .bmp. Send me the original file (link or i'll give out email addy) so I can add it to the original pic.
5. Good tutorial here.
6. The board will be expanded as time goes on, as it's relatively small at 7x7 at the moment.

Light source is top left.
Tiles are 50x50 squares (I think :\)

Give it a go

This is the updated pic:

Previous updates:
Tile 6 corrected
Tiles 4-6
Tile 3
Tile 2 updated
Tile 2
Tile 1

Tile author list:

D4 Narcoticx2
D5 oli
C5 Narcoticx2
D3 sheezymaneezy
D2 Grant
F3, F4 Spondy (WIP)

RESERVED:

---Original Post---
Wondering if there'd be enough interest here to collaborate on a pixel art project?

There are many examples around if you don't know what i'm talking about, just do a google for pixel art collaboration

The general idea is each person does a set peice of the tile which must connect to the neighbouring tiles. The scene is given a theme and a selected palette of 16 or so colours. The scene can dramatically change given everyone's different ideas and skills.

I'd imagine beginners and advanced artists alike can partake, i've only just started getting in to PA myself...

Shadow_n · 22nd January 2011, 5:32 PM

Heres a good one

http://www.wayofthepixel.net/pixelat...p?topic=6247.0

spondy · 23rd January 2011, 6:03 AM

Yeh what the hell. Are you considering a top view or isometric image?

Narcoticx2 · 23rd January 2011, 9:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spondy

Yeh what the hell. Are you considering a top view or isometric image?

Well, i'm not sure. I personally think Isometric would be easier to get going and for someone with no experience to have a go at.

Mr_LeE · 30th January 2011, 3:33 PM

I'm keen, but I have no idea what to do (in regards to pixel art).

I'm a graphic designer by trade, but would love to experiment with you guys.

Lee

sheezymaneezy · 30th January 2011, 10:52 PM

I'd be interested too, but would be my very first time doing this kind of thing

ikonz0r · 31st January 2011, 8:06 AM

Pretty cool concept. Registering interest!

Grant · 31st January 2011, 8:27 AM

cool, i'll do at least a tile

Narcoticx2 · 31st January 2011, 10:12 AM

Okay well i'm just learning too so no need to be pro!

Now we have a bit more interest i'll have a look around and see what sort of thing we should kick off with. Write up some instructions and a palette based of what seems to work on other sites/collabs.

Philll · 31st January 2011, 12:44 PM

I'll give it a crack

Taceo Corpus · 31st January 2011, 1:49 PM

I'd be happy to join in.

Narcoticx2 · 31st January 2011, 4:08 PM

Updated first post with info, rules and first tile. Comments and suggestions welcome, otherwise jump in and have a go, and we'll see how it goes!

Tried to go with the all-glass-building look you see in cities, just in case it isn't clear :P
edit: i've decided i'm going to re-do my shiny effect, it looks crap :P

xdreamist27 · 1st February 2011, 2:55 PM

Registering interest, final product looks baws, but havent experimented to much with it.

Narcoticx2 · 1st February 2011, 4:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdreamist27

Registering interest, final product looks baws, but havent experimented to much with it.

All good, let me know which square you're thinking about and have a go at and i'll reserve it for you.

Also for the first couple of contributions you can choose any square, doesnt have to be adjacent to a completed one

This helps kicks things along and doesn't stifle creativity

Taceo Corpus · 1st February 2011, 5:52 PM

Could I grab E4?

21st January 2011, 3:18 PM	#1
Narcoticx2 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 4158 Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 3,929	Pixel Art Collaboration Project 1 Collaboration project 1 - IsoCity OCAU style! This is a collaborative project being done just for fun. The aim is to draw, tile by tile, an isometric city. It's a collaboration of people's imagination, creativity and skill. These projects only work when people follow the rules. The aim is for us to have a bit of fun, and have something to show for it at the end. I'd like to do more projects after this one so really hoping it catches on! Rules 1. Everyone can make as many tiles as they want, but you can't make a tile that is adjacent to another tile you have made. 2. To claim a tile, please post the grid reference and I'll update the first post with a list of who's doing what. I'm not on every second of the day so please be sure to look through the thread for recent claims. Also, make sure you claim one that's adjacent to a tile already completed. 3. No animations. 4. Tiles need to join the tiles adjacent to it. You don't need to continue the neighbouring tile's idea, but you need to make sure it blends seamlessly. 5. Keep scale and light source consistent. 6. When you've completed a tile, post it by itself and I'll update the main pic. 7. Try to complete a claimed tile as fast as possible. On some of the more complex projects i've seen, reservations are 30 days however i'd love to keep the project going a little faster than that. Maybe 24-48hrs per tile? 8. Don't edit other people's tiles Notes 1. Everyone is encouraged to participate, regardless of skill. This is primarily for fun. That said, don't claim a tile and then not complete it, or give it a half arsed effort. 2. Tiles will be rejected if they don't match scale and lighting or if they do not blend to adjacent tiles. Also, if they're offensive in any way, rude etc. 3. Things are likely to change, this is us giving it a go, so suggestions and comments are welcome. 4. Save in a format such as .png or .bmp. Send me the original file (link or i'll give out email addy) so I can add it to the original pic. 5. Good tutorial here. 6. The board will be expanded as time goes on, as it's relatively small at 7x7 at the moment. Light source is top left. Tiles are 50x50 squares (I think :\) Give it a go This is the updated pic: Previous updates: Tile 6 corrected Tiles 4-6 Tile 3 Tile 2 updated Tile 2 Tile 1 Tile author list: D4 Narcoticx2 D5 oli C5 Narcoticx2 D3 sheezymaneezy D2 Grant F3, F4 Spondy (WIP) RESERVED: ---Original Post--- Wondering if there'd be enough interest here to collaborate on a pixel art project? There are many examples around if you don't know what i'm talking about, just do a google for pixel art collaboration The general idea is each person does a set peice of the tile which must connect to the neighbouring tiles. The scene is given a theme and a selected palette of 16 or so colours. The scene can dramatically change given everyone's different ideas and skills. I'd imagine beginners and advanced artists alike can partake, i've only just started getting in to PA myself... __________________ 40+ Successful Trades :: Pixel Art Collaboration - Currently dead ... will be revived Intel Core i7 2720QM - 16GB DDR3 - nVidia Geforce GTX675M 2GB - 256GB Samsung 830 SSD - Ext. DVDRW - 95% Matte 1080p Last edited by Narcoticx2; 25th March 2012 at 9:10 PM.

22nd January 2011, 5:32 PM	#2
Shadow_n Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 985	Heres a good one http://www.wayofthepixel.net/pixelat...p?topic=6247.0 __________________ Asus P6T Deluxe V2 - I7 920 @ 4.2ghz (1.34v) - Watercooled: - OCZ 6G Intel X DDR3 @ 1605Mhz - Seasonic 850W - MSI GTX295 - 150gb Vraptor + 3TB - Haf 932

23rd January 2011, 6:03 AM	#3
spondy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ballajura, WA, 6066 Posts: 211	Yeh what the hell. Are you considering a top view or isometric image? __________________ Successful Trades: Statts, solid.egg, Comma, murcielago, TX3, mindstormr, scodye, MetalPhreak, snoopy, gs.mrwolf, downforce, kemitri, mcfee03, OZeight, Scum, terrastrife, 123realtalk, Fedevor

30th January 2011, 3:33 PM	#5
Mr_LeE Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 217	I'm keen, but I have no idea what to do (in regards to pixel art). I'm a graphic designer by trade, but would love to experiment with you guys. Lee __________________ Freelance Digital Designer Portfolio website at www.mrlee.com.au

31st January 2011, 8:06 AM	#7
ikonz0r Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brisvegas Posts: 2,118	Pretty cool concept. Registering interest! __________________ www.digitalfunk.net \| Pixel Junkie & Core Gamer ╭∩╮（︶︿︶）╭∩╮

30th January 2011, 10:52 PM	#6
sheezymaneezy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,400	I'd be interested too, but would be my very first time doing this kind of thing

31st January 2011, 8:27 AM	#8
Grant Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wollongong Posts: 867	cool, i'll do at least a tile

31st January 2011, 10:12 AM	#9
Narcoticx2 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 4158 Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 3,929	Okay well i'm just learning too so no need to be pro! Now we have a bit more interest i'll have a look around and see what sort of thing we should kick off with. Write up some instructions and a palette based of what seems to work on other sites/collabs. __________________ 40+ Successful Trades :: Pixel Art Collaboration - Currently dead ... will be revived Intel Core i7 2720QM - 16GB DDR3 - nVidia Geforce GTX675M 2GB - 256GB Samsung 830 SSD - Ext. DVDRW - 95% Matte 1080p

31st January 2011, 12:44 PM	#10
Philll Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NSW Posts: 10,963	I'll give it a crack __________________ Steam \| Pay less for Steam games \| 'Linux gaming'

31st January 2011, 1:49 PM	#11
Taceo Corpus Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,788	I'd be happy to join in. __________________ Travel & Photo Blog: http://www.dfcowell.net - SELLING: Game Collectors Editions, HDTV Tuner, Whiteboard

31st January 2011, 4:08 PM	#12
Narcoticx2 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 4158 Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 3,929	Updated first post with info, rules and first tile. Comments and suggestions welcome, otherwise jump in and have a go, and we'll see how it goes! Tried to go with the all-glass-building look you see in cities, just in case it isn't clear :P edit: i've decided i'm going to re-do my shiny effect, it looks crap :P __________________ 40+ Successful Trades :: Pixel Art Collaboration - Currently dead ... will be revived Intel Core i7 2720QM - 16GB DDR3 - nVidia Geforce GTX675M 2GB - 256GB Samsung 830 SSD - Ext. DVDRW - 95% Matte 1080p Last edited by Narcoticx2; 31st January 2011 at 7:40 PM.

1st February 2011, 2:55 PM	#13
xdreamist27 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hobart, TAS Posts: 160	Registering interest, final product looks baws, but havent experimented to much with it.

1st February 2011, 5:52 PM	#15
Taceo Corpus Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,788	Could I grab E4? __________________ Travel & Photo Blog: http://www.dfcowell.net - SELLING: Game Collectors Editions, HDTV Tuner, Whiteboard