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At 1/27/13 06:33 AM, J-qb wrote: I'd personally stay away from anything with texture when it comes to pixelart.. unless you have really big pixels.

Now why in the absolute fuck would you say that?

At 1/26/13 11:06 PM, Aigis wrote: I'm so sensible I look both ways before crossing the street, ladies.

Hot damn.

At 1/27/13 07:49 AM, Lintire wrote:

At 1/27/13 06:33 AM, J-qb wrote: I'd personally stay away from anything with texture when it comes to pixelart.. unless you have really big pixels.

Now why in the absolute fuck would you say that?

I don't see how it relates? I meant textures on the paper you are printing it on. Let's be honest, that is a good drawing, but the fact that it was pixelled makes it really impressive; having paper or canvas with a lot of texture will interfere with the cleanness of the pixels and probably make it look messy. That image might work on anything because it doesn't necessarily rely on the fact that it's pixelart. A lot of pixelart though, including carrion's, derives a lot of it's charm from the pixelyness... We all know that that thing is nowhere near carrion's style

At 1/27/13 08:04 AM, J-qb wrote: A lot of pixelart though, including carrion's, derives a lot of it's charm from the pixelyness... We all know that that thing is nowhere near carrion's style

I'd have to concur with Qbles point here. A textured paper would most likely result in a distortion of the layout of the pixels and could end up making the image appear wonky.

At 1/26/13 10:50 PM, MajesticBob wrote: Fun Fact: If you use epoxy spray on glass to seal in the paint but also have an area that is etched, it will fill in the etch effectively erasing your design. Luckily two things: 1) if you catch it in time paint thinner can remove it restoring the etch (though you may have to go over it with tool or paste to make sure the image is fully restored) 2) I found a neat way to "erase" mistakes I might make while etching.

huh... good to know. I'll keep this im mind if I ever wright a third tutorial.

At 1/27/13 04:56 AM, lovingthedark wrote: I like the high quality matte papers, myself- the canvas will have extra texture that isn't necessary for printing, though I've used it for digital paintings that looked a lot like oil paintings.

Glossy papers tend to be shiny and gross.
I... don't like glossy... matte is the way for me.. as you mentioned gloss is kind of gross. For some reason I think it feels really weird when I touch it....probably just me though...

Is there a printing place near you you can look at? I think they'd probably have samples.

This is a good idea. Even if they don't have scraps or "Samples" Just ask if you can buy a few sheets different stock from them so you can take them home and really study their texture, look and aging capabilities.

The velvet is probably nice but I've never printed on it.

Ooh I love printing on some nice velum and good thick card stock... ahh drool. :3

At 1/27/13 11:31 AM, Kinsei01 wrote: Ooh I love printing on some nice velum and good thick card stock... ahh drool. :3

Velum?
What's that?

At 1/27/13 02:28 PM, KiwiSundae wrote: Sure is great to not be banned (for once)! Anyways, I look forward to once again getting along with everyone. I really hope I don't screw up this time.

Copy & paste from rules

Complaining or boasting about any ban, including comments in signature text.

First rule about bans: you don't talk about your bans.
Second rule about bans: don't talk about your fucking bans!

Now moving on. If you can just fucking shut up about the damn past. Have that damn thread you just made deleted, then create a new one with a proper title. all while moving on from the fucking stupid shit that has happened, then maybe, just maybe, things can work out this time.

Sound good?
Great.
now on to talking about ponies..

wait... wrong forum...

At 1/27/13 02:33 PM, big-jonny-13 wrote:

At 1/27/13 11:31 AM, Kinsei01 wrote: Ooh I love printing on some nice velum and good thick card stock... ahh drool. :3

Velum?
What's that?

oops looks like I mist and "L" Vellum
anyway... wiki for simplicity.
speaking of, I picked up a couple packs of vellum stationary on clearance the other day... :3 now what to do with it

At 1/28/13 10:30 AM, Escalus wrote: You know what you kiddies need?

SASSPARILLA!

Not sure if tiny chair.... or oversized bottle and straw

At 1/28/13 11:51 AM, Kumakun4 wrote: stuff

Amen.

Also, I'd love the recipe, Bob.

At 1/28/13 11:51 AM, Kumakun4 wrote: You know, I just read that Fatelogic's thread on needing a BG artist and I still don't get why some of you post on job threads you're not interested in doing, just for the sake of pointing out that you're not interested in doing it and why you're not going to do it.

It's like showing up for a job interview and telling the interviewer off because you don't give a rat's ass about the posting he's made.

To me, it makes no sense. AND, it starts unecessary flame wars. That thread was a train wreck. It could have all been avoided if those who commented without being interested just let the thread die, or let TOAS deal with it if he bumped it too much.

Mm, two things:
- Up to this point that was what happened. The thread could have ended there. It's when the discussion becomes opened up to other stuff that it kicks off.
- I don't think this is a forum wide problem. On one hand you have Escalus, who presents an argument to a person like a sledgehammer unto an egg, and then you have the requester, who'll react aggressively when somebody has a negative opinion of their work. It creates a horrible reaction. Otherwise I think other people made their point fine.

As a rule though, I think that thread could have done without the caps and calling the guy lazy.

Money-grabbing-wise ... not so much, everybody is out for themselves, including the guy requesting the background. At the end of the day the only person who is going to win-or-lose is the requester, depending on the terms of the request and its ability to interest other artists who'd be willing to do work for free.

Anybody who disagrees with me will get a punch in the gut.

At 1/28/13 12:36 PM, Escalus wrote: So here I am, irritated that this guy asks me to make something for him, only to waste my damn time and resources, not just that, but boasts about the "so-called better bakers in NY bakeries", and THEN tells me that he could've done it all himself and that my cake wasn't worth his money in the first place.

I think you got the wrong end of the stick. Bear in mind that nobody has actually poured out any effort to make him background, yet.

If I could make an analogy, it'd be a guy off the street asking for a birthday cake.
You point to cakes you've previously made, and say they'd cost $40.
The guy wants that cake, but he hasn't got $40 to spend on it, so he goes to find other bakers who are willing to give him a free cake.

At 1/28/13 12:36 PM, Escalus wrote: stuff

So you're angry at fatelogic for wanting someone good? or feeling that quality work deserves higher pay?
He's trying to find someone to work on something that he will likely not get paid for- it makes sense that he can't afford to pay an artist unless the artist is so amazing that the work will likely catapult the game quality into something lucrative.

It's rude to tell someone their cake is shitty, sure, but that's not what he was doing. And in any case, why do you care if you're not baking for him?

At 1/28/13 01:00 PM, Escalus wrote:

At 1/28/13 12:58 PM, lovingthedark wrote: malarkey that I ignore

gee I must be hearing things, I could've sworn I was talking to TOAS.

LTD is one of those people who I'd listen to.