compLexity Pixel Town

[Meko]

Hey, guys. A while ago back when the CGS wasn't going down a slippery slop I asked permission from Jason to use the compLexity logo on my first attempt at pixel art. Well, I figured that since the CGS is now dead and some of them may be morbid about it I would start to show the progress of it on the forums. I haven't gotten that far because I keep going through some ideas of what would look best and a couple redesigns of the same part over and over.

Basically right now it is only one square of the whole place that is close to completion and most people will probably recognize it right away.

Update #6
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4374/town06yw2.gif
Finished the DoA part of the town. Took a while to get the grass and tree blossoms to look nice but I finally managed. XD

Previous Steps:
#1 http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2815/townhu0.gif
#2 http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/7807/town02wt7.gif
#3 http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5505/town03zn0.gif
#4 http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6034/town04ql3.gif
#5 http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/552/town05lz7.gif

Anyway, I hope some people will appreciate this a bit. ^^ It isn't easy to do pixel art in the least. XD Very time consuming. XD

[smont]

That's interesting i bet it takes a lot of time

[riot]

good work so far.....keep it up maybe it could even be the background of the coL banner when the new site comes up.

[Meko]

Well, I updated it a bit finishing up the de_dust2 part of it.

I'm planning to have at least one, maybe two, more CS maps in there. Any map that someone would like to see implimented?

[m0tive]

looks great broski what are you using to make it?

[Meko]

looks great broski what are you using to make it?

I personally use Photoshop CS3 to make art like this, but I know some people who have used paint and other free software like that. Since a lot of graphic programs have the capability to do this.

[AJLarson]

I think TRAIN/NUKE/INFERNO should all be included in that, all are classics, but try to include something unique to them, like the inner bombsite on train is pretty unique, and the lanterns on inferno are cool, like maybe jungle for Inferno actually. Looks good! :D

[haticK]

that's awesome. should be cool when its complete.

[Meko]

I think TRAIN/NUKE/INFERNO should all be included in that, all are classics, but try to include something unique to them, like the inner bombsite on train is pretty unique, and the lanterns on inferno are cool, like maybe jungle for Inferno actually. Looks good! :D

Well, I've also been trying to keep a balance between 1.6 and Source so no one feels left out. Like the sand in the D2 part is more tuned to Source, but the boxes are in the style of the old 1.6 D2.

I was thinking about Inferno, but if I was going to do it then I would probably either do Banana or B Bombsite.

Thanks for the ideas though. ^^ They're very appreciated and I will definitely take some of them into consideration when making future updates.

[smont]

nice you've got some boxes now :D

[Ne0phyt3]

It looks nice already, cant wait for when it's done.

[SmokyTheClown]

looks awesome

[Popcorn1]

this is looking sexy! Keep up the good work

[smont]

the town is growing :D

[Mattmeh]

You should try to put all of the standard competitive maps in if you can.

[Meko]

You should try to put all of the standard competitive maps in if you can.

Well, I'm figuring that only about 3 to 4 maps could actually fit in here with the idea I have, so it isn't looking great for that idea but I'll see how many I can actually squeeze in. :D

[Popcorn1]

When is the next update?

[Mattmeh]

ah :( still looks great so far

[Meko]

I'm not sure when the next update will be. Usually I update depending on how much has actually been updated. So, it is rather random on when the updates will be but I'll make sure to post a new reply stating an update has been made so everyone knows.

[smont]

looking nice

[coL|aMies]

Don't be afraid to post the updates here no matter how much is done. Some of the most fun for us, the viewer, is seeing progression. It's coming out great!

[Meko]

Don't be afraid to post the updates here no matter how much is done. Some of the most fun for us, the viewer, is seeing progression. It's coming out great!

It isn't that I'm afraid, it is that if I just made something small like another sidewalk then I don't feel I've done enough to suffice for a post. Once something of value is actually produced again I'll make sure to post it.

[smont]

nice you've got a door now soon the town will be finished

[Meko]

Sorry for posting once again but an update has been done so if you'd like you may check that over.

[coL|aMies]

What you can do is simply include the new image in a reply to this thread so that users reading the thread can view your progression page by page.

[Popcorn1]

Keep it up! I can't wait to see the final project.

[m0tive]

yeah this looks like its going to be awesome

[haticK]

the skyscraper almost reminds me of the first level of Left 4 Dead if it was an apartment building because of how you have the door on the roof.

[fade]

this looks rather interesting. keep posting updates and good luck with it.

[Meko]

Updated!
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/552/town05lz7.gif

I began the work on the DoA part of this. Some of the line work from that can be seen since it isn't completed yet but I figured I would give an update to show how it is going.

[smont]

nice progress you should make this into a cs map lol

[Meko]

nice progress you should make this into a cs map lol

I would but I'm no good with Hammer. :P

[[e]clipse]

Looks tight!
I've always wondered... what would an actual CS movie look like? But then again, the CTs would always win =\

[Popcorn1]

We will get somebody to make it a map then. Great work keep it up

[[e]clipse]

we want updates! we want updates! we want updates!

[Meko]

clipse;3539']we want updates! we want updates! we want updates!

I'll try to update it soon. Sorry for the delay. :P

[Meko]

Updated!

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4374/town06yw2.gif
Finished the DoA part of the map. Still debating on what other CS maps to put in. Could probably fit 2 more. I'm thinking that banana on Inferno would be nice, but I can't think of another place to put in.