Mockup Frenzy #8: Megaman!

[QuickSilva]

The platforms are probably part of the background too just with collision detection for the top most part as that is the only part you interact with. The horns that come out are sprites though.

Jason.

[L___E___T]

I have a feeling I remember both being animated, doesn't that make a diffrence?  I can't remember if you could have animated BG tiles or not..

[xenobond]

Yep, the bricks with the clouds in front are separate parts. They don't 'animate' like the normal cloud bits do.

[Schu]

I'm still trying to think up something for tiles... but in the meantime I doodled out this.

[Froli]

I kinda feel left out , so I whipped this out. I was testing how megaman looks like by removing his mouth.

Cleaned it up.

[skamocore]

I couldn't really be bothered making a whole mock up, but seeing everyone else's crazy versions of Megaman, I decided to make my own.

Introducing the Megaman bobo doll:

[infinity+1]

i was feeling inspired by all of the new versions of megaman:

[skamocore]

you inspired me to be more inspired...

[Tobe]

I thought I needed some pixel warm up before I get started on my own project -> http://www.wayofthepixel.net/pixelation/index.php?topic=6436.0

To my surprise, the warm up lasted over hours... and it's finally time to turn in.

Man, this thread is really addictive- I can't stop! Now all I can think about is Rockman and more Rockman!
Anyway, here's what I have done so far, mainly re-designing the characters from Rockman series, especially rockman 4, my favorite on the NES.

I tried my best following what I thought was the restriction, mainly working on NES colors palate. As for the 8 x 8 grid, I ain't too sure either. I just try to not make them bigger then the original.

A few things you might be interested is, "Bass and protoman"- in the game, they're mainly duplicates of rockman, but here, I tried to give them more expression from the way they stand. Protoman is folding his arm, while Bass is more of in a Kungfu Stance. Wireman is someone I came up with. Since my favourite moves was the wire ability, which allows rockman to gain access to all the weird areas, I thought I might as well work on an actual boss that holds the ability.

Lastly, I'm typing all this with a fever and tons of drowsy medication... so please pardon me if everything looks messed up.

[skamocore]

ok, last one, I swear...

[Helm]

[LMR]

I like helm's version of megaman. 

And here's my version of him:


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[ptoing]

i was feeling inspired by all of the new versions of megaman:

That looks so much cooler than the original Megaman, it's not even funny. Tons more character.

[Conceit]

hahahahaha. Do you hate the jump frame too? I kinda see what Ptoing was on about with that caricature  I like that megaman best of the ones here so far 

Tobe...those are some loving renderings of Rockman =) I specially like how Wily and Light finally have some character. and I know what you mean about the Wire adaptor! wasnt it just AWESOME when you pushed up and Megaman actually LOOKED up?....I cant explain that but back then that was pure genious

[Tobe]

I added a few more characters and a actual mock-up of the stage...

It looks horrible. Btw, can anyone explain further regarding the NES restriction?
Is there a limited different color for each tile? Or is there a something like only how many colors can appear on the screen at a time?

Airman + Quickman + Zero and "that water guy from MM4"

[Helm]

Conceit: no I don't hate the game or it's art at all I think it's pretty charming. But seriously, wouldn't megaman be more useful if his dick was the cannon so he could grab ledges and shit with both other arms or I don't know... tweak his nipples while he shoots?

[infinity+1]

if his dick were the cannon, you could have a field day with the DS version of that game.

[Metaru]

You're all wrong. this is how megaman was really until these japanese creeps changed it to blue. because green was totally awesome for him

[Dokozai]

Hehe, making this was fun!

I'm gonna make some more.

[PypeBros]

Definitively love the look you gave to megaman. He's cute, readable and even show some determination once his helmet is on. Regarding the NES restriction, they have been über-detailed in this post, but to summarize them, you can have only 3 color + transparent for both tiles and sprites, plus a backdrop color (that shows through transparent pixels of the BG tiles). You can have different palettes for different tiles, and you can change the backdrop color while retracing the screen (though i wouldn't bet on more than 3 or 4 changes per screen).

You also have a single background layer, so what you sketched in your level will either be weird for the player (e.g. scrolling a deep-perspective picture without altering the perspective lines) or a terrific challenge to the programmer (reprogram those building side' tiles so that they actually give depth-field feeling. In the case it's just a static screen, i note that far buildings have orthogonal perspective when the front containers have regular perspective, which is ... odd.

[infinity+1]

protobro

he looks like a power ranger....but in a good way.

[Jiisuki]

My first thought was Teletubbies! 

[L___E___T]

I really like Tobe's, they have a nice restyle but look more reminiscent of the neogeo pocket for some reason.

I still think Megaman belonged on the master system, it would've looked alot nicer and we could've had it on gamegear too

[Tobe]

Hey guys, thanks for liking them. I always welcome critics, but it always brings me extra joy when someone points out what they like about the work, and all the little things you did to make your design slightly more interesting.

Btw, PypeBros - thanks for redefining the NES restrictions. I guess they were detail enough, but kinda technical for me- I have a much clear picture now. In fact, now that I know that pixel art on NES can be so detail, I'm thinking of a "Character redesign challenge thread" with the NES restriction. Anyone interested? We can redesign all the classic character in all the NES glory It should be fun.

We're all free to start a challenge... right?

[Ryona]

OMG! LOL! That totally made me go "whoa!"

I think that's totally creative and definetly thinking outside the box. I like it. 



I'm really liking all the unique styles. So much infact that I may redesign WarpWoman and MegaMan.

[Batlorder]

Here's mine:

i call it BoneMan or has someone that name guy already ? btw. making this was fun 

[Amon]

protobro

he looks like a power ranger....but in a good way.

Reminds me of Katamari and Tingle

[Metaru]

I really like Tobe's, they have a nice restyle but look more reminiscent of the neogeo pocket for some reason.

its for the colors and general desing of the sprites... i had the same feeling when i saw those.

[The B.O.B.]

I'm in yore NES, Breaking yore Restrickzons...




more restriction fitting sprites:



Honestly, though, I'm clueless as to what the nes can handle, animation wise. I think this sprite is too big, anyhow, but I liked the simple palette. Think I'll try to create a mock up stage before this thing is over.

btw, great job, and style everyone!

[Tobe]

I'm still pretty much stuck to this thread. There's just so much fun in this.

Anyway, I've redesign some of the boss character designed by fellow forum members just for the fun.
Let me know if this is too far off the topic though.



They are warpwoman, moleman, axeman, snowwoman, sharkman and of course, sneak man.
I gave all bosses white eye so viewer can recognize them as the antagonist. Then again, warp woman looked more like a "forte" or "protoman" kinda character, so I gave her the black eye anyway. I also added the hair and heels since I was having problem making her "right"

Anyway, I've been spending too much time in this, I guess this is the last post

[QuickSilva]

Love what you did with my Moleman character Really enjoying looking at everyone else's work too. I think that they are all great in their own unique way.

Jason.

[Ryona]

I'm still pretty much stuck to this thread. There's just so much fun in this.

Anyway, I've redesign some of the boss character designed by fellow forum members just for the fun.
Let me know if this is too far off the topic though.



They are warpwoman, moleman, axeman, snowwoman, sharkman and of course, sneak man.
I gave all bosses white eye so viewer can recognize them as the antagonist. Then again, warp woman looked more like a "forte" or "protoman" kinda character, so I gave her the black eye anyway. I also added the hair and heels since I was having problem making her "right"

Anyway, I've been spending too much time in this, I guess this is the last post

Those are awesome renditions of our boss characters. Well done!

And yeah, I did design WarpWoman with the idea that she would eventually switch sides and fight along side MegaMan and the gang. You got a very good read on my character.

By the way... WarpWoman isn't a blonde. Just so you know. lol
My plan with her is that she'd have purple hair, blue hair, indigo hair, or simply black hair. Possibly even pink or magenta.

[Larwick]

That is so, so brilliant. Even if it doesn't follow restrictions.

Also infinity+1, lovin' that megaman.

[Pietepiet]

B.O.B: Oh man, I love those animations. Very cool!

Tobe: Those are excellent. I especially like how you did SnowWoman. Of course, SneakMan looks great. I feel honored.

[Jakten]

I've actually got ideas for a set of 8 robotmasters I'm going to make, heres who I have so far. Hopefully I'm keeping within restrictions, im classing them both as using 2 palettes, one for thier colours and one for face colour and white. (these are unrelated to my previously posted megaman)
SKYWOMAN
PLASMAMAN

The other six I plan to make are:
Psyman
Cannonman
Warpman
Musicman or Noiseman
Novaman
Mirrorwoman
Also thinking of making an antihero named Viralman

[AnarchoElk]

Well, with Megaman 9 coming up fast, and after seeing this thread, among other things, I got an idea for a game.
I'm not very artistic, but I was bored today and decided to sprite some of the robot masters I was making for this game.
For the most part, all of them are going to look more humanoid. Some of them will have helmets, just not these three.
Coal Man didn't turn out well at all. The three Robot Mistresses turned out better, although I'm really not pleased with Thermal Woman. Any Feedback would be appreciated.



From Right to Left
Thermal Woman
Wind Woman
Solar Woman

Not Pictured
Coal Man, Hydro Man, Battery Man, Energy Woman, Fuel Man

Edit:


Fixed up Thermal woman a bit, the hair and torso were bugging me. Still looks a little off though, I can't tell what unfortunately.

[Ryona]

The other six I plan to make are:
Psyman
Cannonman
Warpman
Musicman or Noiseman
Novaman
Mirrorwoman
Also thinking of making an antihero named Viralman

Warpman? Uh, excuse me, I already created WarpWoman. Must there be a male version?

Now, I won't accuse you of stealing my idea because I'm sure you didn't see my posts of WarpWoman.
Go back some pages, you'll see her.

And just for convenience, I'll post one of her here now.

[Jakten]

sorry, I had seen your idea for warp woman previously, and think its amazing as well. I apologize.

The ideas for the robot masters were all thought up by a friend of mine who doesn't come to the forums. He came up with all the characters and story related stuff I've just been making the sprites for him. The only character I had any part in coming up with was Viralman. It was purely coincidence, I meant no harm.

[moket]

Hi, I was so tempted to give a try after seeing all your works.
After all those years I learn about the NES specs
Really dig your typo Ryona.

so Phaseman, I have to built more tiles (specs aren't right in the tiles)

[Ryona]

sorry, I had seen your idea for warp woman previously, and think its amazing as well. I apologize.

The ideas for the robot masters were all thought up by a friend of mine who doesn't come to the forums. He came up with all the characters and story related stuff I've just been making the sprites for him. The only character I had any part in coming up with was Viralman. It was purely coincidence, I meant no harm.

No worries. Just so long as I don't see a rip-off of my idea, I'll be cool.

Really dig your typo Ryona.

What typo? I made a typo? Where? What are you talking about?

[Turbo]

Megaman is a cyborg killing machine. Also, Robocop.

Barely any room left on the same line for enemy sprites. Maybe i'll make the game so he just shoots below himself. Yeah, that's a good idea, make the game around the main sprite.

[Helm]

Yeah, that's a good idea, make the game around the main sprite.

Whole era of Amiga gaming.

[Ben2theEdge]

Make sure to populate the levels with statues that look like unused boss art.

[Turbo]

lol

[Eirikr]

I still think Megaman belonged on the master system, it would've looked alot nicer and we could've had it on gamegear too

Sorry if I'm pulling up an old post, but they actually did have Megaman for Gamegear. It's a rehash, and just ok, but it does exist. It's not a great game though, and it's rare too. Here's a link to it:
http://www.mmhp.net/gamehints/MMGG.html

Sorry to interrupt, continue the spriting.

[lmsyhmic]

Tobe and Infinity+1 Awesome jobs! 

[Xion]

finally got on this:
I intend for the true character of the characters to be in their animation.

Infinity+1,  <3

[gamingjustin]

Such great designs, everyone. Anyway, here's a wip of the "real" Mega Man we all know and love from the ever-popular boxart...


Yeah, his crotch isn't quite lined up yet but, hey, it's better than Mega Man's backwards ass from the first game!  ...... 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:MegamanBox.jpg

[tocky]

If you're drawing western-boxart megaman, draw him inexplicably holding a gun, rather than with a gun arm.

[Dusty]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:MegamanBox.jpg

Some things just shouldn't be attempted to be reproduced.