TIX Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 How does one get the animated avatars like you have TIX? I just made an animated GIF I wanted to use for mine, but it isn't animated once I uploaded it. I just add it same as with a picture.. maybe it's a size restriction ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I just add it same as with a picture.. maybe it's a size restriction ? That could be, I'll reduce it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 You have bug. When i shoot to cobweb - spider die. Rest is ok for me busted yes I know, the web thingy is a graphic glitch, but I like it .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) I mean you have to take care that they animated and occupy in sprite frames same pixel space. I see you set more pixels etc. I just wanted to point out that hero is a pixel perfect game and when you change size than you might change the gameplay. The butterfly middle frames leave more space for player etc. Try the demo, I just breeze through the 7 first levels, then I loose all my lives (like I always did), ok I was never an ace player At least for me the game play feels the same.. Edited December 9, 2018 by TIX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I loved the moon patrol and PP graphic hacks - not feeling this one just yet. The snake is the best change for me so far, but it looks like an angry pac man Keep up the good work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Ok, I just played a couple of times. I'm liking everything but the crab thing. That one just doesn't do it for me. The spider does look a bit more like a spider to me in motion and full colors, I like it, and the rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 ..Roderick coming up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Roderick was pretty tough.. The color stripes gave me a hard time because their position is fixed. My first animation sequence (which I liked more) had a hop in the stride, but when i put it in it looked ugly because the colors were all over the place So I modified the sequence to be smoother, and finally I'm satisfied ! What are you thinking of the head ? moving or static ? Edited December 9, 2018 by TIX 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I think I like the head moving better, the more animation bits the better. A hero would be looking around anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 heh heh yeah So what other creatures apply to our situation (cave/mine)? in case I need to change something.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) Giant Centipedes, scorpions, rats/mice, other mammals that use caves as dens; cats, wolves, bears... Edited December 10, 2018 by Gunstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 H.E.R.O. critter 3: old butterfly ?!?!? vs new bat Now the bat flies around It is specifically this one that will cause gameplay issues. There are moments the ORIGINAL creature is smaller and will leave the player just that critical amount of space that might be needed. Even when it is just hypothetical... the change will have consequences for gameplay. You say you always die from level 7. Does this mean you haven't test this theory on level 8 and higher? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heaven/TQA Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 It is specifically this one that will cause gameplay issues. There are moments the ORIGINAL creature is smaller and will leave the player just that critical amount of space that might be needed. Even when it is just hypothetical... the change will have consequences for gameplay. You say you always die from level 7. Does this mean you haven't test this theory on level 8 and higher? Thats what I tried to explain. Same with player sprite enhancements. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heaven/TQA Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 my personal 2 cents. I played few rounds and I have to admit I prefer the old gfx. imho much clearer (not talking about my other 2 cents in terms of space). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Maybe just the snake and roderik hacks... I am not sure yet.... we need xex postings.... then let's pick whats best and let him know. maybe follow with ideas for the ones folks don't appreciate. The spider thread getting cut makes sense, it goes away. not a problem in my mind unless something else happens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 (edited) Hey, back from mountain climbing.. On with the hack, below are the current critters gifs, I have some more ready but I currently love them ! The claw replaces the tentacle type thingy, I'm in the process to put them all together.. Enjoy or ask for your money back Edited December 12, 2018 by TIX 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 another combination can be the following (same order) which comply to the original sprite limitations (pixel by pixel) ! xex coming up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I'm liking the new critters. Be neat to see them in motion in the actual game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) Here you go, critter set 1 also included fully redrawn Roderick sprite + slightly tweaked miner check it out and enjoy.. or not H.E.R.O. hack (critter set 1).xex Edited December 13, 2018 by TIX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Robot Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Love the new snake and Roderick. The other critters are much better now than your first shot at it, maybe given the lack of available frames for some of these they should move less between the frames to make it look smoother at the cost of big movement changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Much better - I can dig the enhancements 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) Thanks guys ! maybe given the lack of available frames for some of these they should move less between the frames to make it look smoother at the cost of big movement changes. Yeah, 1,2 and 4 (crab, spider and snake) have only two frames of animation, but they animate much slower in game from what it appears in my gifs.. The sprites in the second set are not final, especially the bat (tried to do the 4 frames animation of the first set in only 2.. and it shows) Edited December 13, 2018 by TIX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Robot Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 The snake is fine, it just pops in and out, the crab doesn't move much anyway (I preferred the first version you did of that one) so I guess the only thing jarring was the bat-like thing, its kinda twitchy in game too not just your gifs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) The snake is fine, it just pops in and out, the crab doesn't move much anyway (I preferred the first version you did of that one) so I guess the only thing jarring was the bat-like thing, its kinda twitchy in game too not just your gifs I see your point and yes the bat is animated ultra fast in game and it's movement appears erratic.. So I smoothed the frames as better as I could, and in the process somehow transformed her into a vampire bat check the comparison: Edited December 14, 2018 by TIX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
José Pereira Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I see your point and yes the bat is animated ultra fast in game and it's movement appears erratic.. So I smoothed the frames as better as I could, and in the process somehow transformed her into a vampire bat check the comparison: In the first frame (on the left) I think better that the 1st (top) line you shoul keep the 2pixels over the head. If was me I'll kept on that frame exactly like the original just adding the teeth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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