To replace Placeholder Guy as protagonist, here's a sprite I've worked up. Tell me what you think:
Points of interest:
It's a girl, but not ostentatiously female. In the final game there might be a gender choice, depending on how much time it takes to make alternate versions of every frame of animation.
Shoes are a bit oversized. I like to think of them as "clompy boots," in the style of the Iron Boots in Ocarina of Time.
Realistically proportioned body, with a big head.
Orange backpack, ala Earthbound, explains freakish carrying capacity.
Clothes functional, a bit baggy.
I'd say it works well. Simple, but not lacking character. Her posture makes it seem like she's weighed back by the backpack, which would make sense I guess, but it also gives the impression that she's not a very experienced spelunker. It's all about what you're aiming for, I suppose. All in all I like it. It's got character and that's important.
ReplyDeleteCute, I like it a lot. I'd cheerfully use her as an in-game avatar. Simple, but with personality.
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