Mobiethian Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I was going to post some screenshots in the screenshots thread, but as it seems, I think a thread should be dedicated to this. I am working on a few new zone graphics that will hopefully hit a playable project. I'll post what I started this weekend and more will be up throughout the week. As some of you may already know, Tetra Hydro Zone is a work in progress. Here are a few unedited examples: My quick sketch above, and below is my zone inspiration.. Tidal tempest Zone, Good Future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Napalm Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Been a while since I've seen some fangame concept art (apart from SRB2 of course). Looking good, you just gotta get it to fit in with the rest of the game and it could be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 One of the backgrounds. Comments/suggestions/ideas welcome. TETRA HYDRO ZONE progress... Graphics: 25%, Playability: 0% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosol Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 dude....edit button. please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosol Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 No I mean...USE the edit button. Multi-posts aren't cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 No I mean...USE the edit button. Multi-posts aren't cool. I actually just figured it out, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosol Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 You're velcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rael0505 Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 It's a great concept, but it doesn't really match with the Sonic CD look. You'll have to make custom Sonic sprites in a similar style if you want to use this background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I was experimenting with some graphics from Sonic CD; Tidal Tempest and Metallic Madness (Good Futures).. I came up with this real quick: I am also increasing the brush sizes for my own designs so they match the original thanks to a tip from Rael0505. The development of Tetra Hydro Zone will be inspired by these zone designs combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECLIPSc70 Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Looks hot. Are you gonna redraw it like with your previous screens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I am as we speak, I'll scan them and have them up this week with a zone overview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Frenzy Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Actually it looks pretty good. But you have to play with layering a bit. It is hard to notice what is the bg and what is the ground. It has passed some time since i noticed that the glass with pink flowers werent over the ground XD. The fact is that it looks excessively nitid, like everything is on the same plane. Play a bit with lightning, sizes and contrast and it should be perfect, at least for my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I'm glad that you like it, I have been experimenting a little with the background, and I might change the colors to all match and also leave the ground the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I finally made a great a great background example for THZ: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Sonic makes his way into an underwater palace of fish and plant life. Swim your way though, as badnik fish and lobsters try to take a bite from you. Spin through air-tight pipes and make your way to the goal. Air bubbles will free from cracks in the blocks, take advantage for the zone is mostly underwater. Catch a breath in the pipes as they carry you to the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaker Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Nifty. What are you planning to use in order to bring these zones to life? My only other critique is that everything seems sort of clumped together. Have you considered making the background a bit more distant so it's easier to differentiate it from the foreground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Nifty. What are you planning to use in order to bring these zones to life?My only other critique is that everything seems sort of clumped together. Have you considered making the background a bit more distant so it's easier to differentiate it from the foreground? I'm glad that you brough that up. I haven't decided on that yet. I'm hoping that it'll fit into a project where a programmer can bring it to life. I have no programming knowledge or experience at all, but I can try it if it's needed. I agree, my graphics above are sorta clumped together, it's a rough, basic example of what I want my zone to look like. It was pointed out that my original design didn't match Sonic at all, I agreed as well so i'm starting over. Check back for updates, thanx Tweaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimensionWarped Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Is there supposed to be some significance to having 739 rings, or is that just the number you ripped from the depths of your ass, because if it is, I have to say, that is no way to plan a level. In fact, I'd have to say that your whole concept is replete with empty and/or half-baked ideas. The boss for instance has no real notion of how it attacks, the one gimmick mentioned isn't described as being in any way unique, you don't describe your pathing at all... Basically, I'm just saying that the level isn't really in any way defined. Elaborate. The more detail you can describe what you want your objects to do right now, the less revisioning you'll need to do down the line because you just aren't satisfied with how something acts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Ummm... typo... I dunno. At any rate, you gotta figure, 3 acts, total up the rings. I've seen more. If there were to be that many, in 1 level you can get around 300... if there were that many in 3 acts, you'd get 900. Besides, it's only an idea.. and i'm far from finished. But thank you for your comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimensionWarped Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 What I'm saying is, it seems like total nonsense to me to put those kinds of constraints on yourself without having any reason to do so. Why bother mentioning how many rings are in a stage? It's extraneous information that no one in their right mind really gives a shit about eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingerland Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 BDCharles, if you triple post again, I will rip your balls off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I wasn't planning on it, I know not to do that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serephim Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 What I'm saying is, it seems like total nonsense to me to put those kinds of constraints on yourself without having any reason to do so. Why bother mentioning how many rings are in a stage? It's extraneous information that no one in their right mind really gives a shit about eh? jump off his tip, it isnt that serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I started the actual graphics for the zone today, hoping to have them up here by the end of the week, look for them soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobiethian Posted May 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 There has been some talk about the boss and how it will work. I sketched out a boss design that will show a few things: Going from left to right, quickly Robotnik will try to chomp or slice you. Depending on how quick you are, you can manage to get in a few hits before he returns to the surface where he will travel back and fourth and cannot be reached until he dives back down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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