My Little Pony: The Game

[Cherry Palette 81]

Woah! This looks awesome!  

[ScrewLoose 133]

LOOKING GOOD! Can't wait to see more

  :-P

[HereComesTom 2,266]

How does this draft look so far?

 

 

 

 

 

 

I took your advice about stopping the fence shortly after the fourth shack, I extended the map downwards a bit, and I added a fence that hems in the cabbage/corn/carrot fields.  I'm not sure whether those crop fields will be navigable by the player-characters...I guess that depends on whether you'd like something to happen on this screen that'll require a lot of space.

 

If this layout is what you'd like, I'll fix up the arch by the entrance, and start drawing the ground---stuff like the cabbage/carrot/corn fields and the paths and such.

 

It's funny how they color the ground; it's like you can't quite tell if it's dirt or grass...probably that ambiguity is what they were aiming for.

[Rikifive 24,125]

Woah! This looks awesome!

Happy to hear that! :3

 

LOOKING GOOD! Can't wait to see more

  :-P

Glad you liked what you saw  ~ Hopefully you'll not have to wait ages.. I wish I could progress much faster. 

 

@@HereComesTom, Oooh much closer!  

It looks more accurate now, though I think, that the entrance takes too much space. I like the idea in the reference images, where the entrance has these pots with bushes in the corners and then the fences form a path. In your latest draft it leaves a wide area in front of the entrance. The fences in here should head away from the barn. In reference images it seems, that these form a 'C' shape of some sort.

Doing this would visually make the farm bigger as the fence would eat less space and it would definitely take less space at the bottom, so these crop fields could be shrunk as well. (I hope I formed that correctly).

 

Other than that everything seems to be good.

 

Even funnier is how they change it from time to time.  :-P They have a pretty weird dirt/grass in general ~ in Ponyville it's kinda blueish.

[NightmareLuna800 1,383]

That's cool! I'd love to play it if I could!

(Nice work on it too!)

Edited January 18, 2017 by NightmareLuna800

[Rikifive 24,125]

Hopefully you'll be able to play it someday!  :-P

Happy to hear that! 

[HereComesTom 2,266]

Is this closer to what you had in mind?

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was trying to make the entrance more C-shaped like you said, but I wasn't sure I understood what you meant by shrinking the crops-area.

 

I also wasn't sure what to do with the lower part of the entrance fencing, whether I should end the map there (i.e. bring the bottom edge of the map up to it), keep extending the fence diagonally southeast, or make the fence turn south or make it turn east or what.  What do you think?

 

Sorry it took so long to reply; real life is a little hectic for me at the moment and will be for a few weeks.

[BlackLiquidSrw 15]

So, how's everything going, Riki?

[Rikifive 24,125]

@@HereComesTom, It's closer, though personally I was thinking of making it more like this?

 

 

 

 

I know, that the fence would be less accurate that way, but it would look better in game in my opinion, though of course, I'm not sure of that.

Either way, you can leave details like this (for example how the fences go etc.) up to me as I'm pretty sure I'll be moving things around anyway. I mean, even if things may look good in the first place, I may find out, that things need to be moved to make it more convenient for the player. There's always time to edit things even in the later stages of the game, so let's just make it easily navigable (not sure if that's a correct term to describe what I have in mind) for a player, while keeping it as accurate as possible.

 

As for the lower part of entrance fencing and ending the map there - I think putting trees at the bottom would do the thing (like in the image above) ~ it would visually fill the map with details.

 

What is your opinion on this? 

 

And again ~ No worries!  You don't even have to explain yourself as you're not obliged to do anything from my side. If you wouldn't be able to continue it then I'd totally respect that and it would be okay with me. I wouldn't be even disappointed - I really appreciate all the help already! Please, take your time! 

 

@@BlackLiquidSrw, I wish I could say, that everything goes nicely, but I'm afraid I'll have to say, that the project is paused for a while. I don't even have a good explanation for this. It's just that my job makes me feel kinda tired all the time, thus I find it slightly difficult to motivate myself to do what I originally plan to do. Besides, my family keeps me distracted and I can't say "Leave me alone!" to them.

This project was started when I was jobless and the progress was going nicely ~ now it's not that colorful anymore.

Sorry for that disappointment ~ I hope I'll be able to push it forward soon ~ I also have requests to do first.

 

So... blame it all on me, I'm not going to lie.

[HereComesTom 2,266]

 

 

As for the lower part of entrance fencing and ending the map there - I think putting trees at the bottom would do the thing (like in the image above) ~ it would visually fill the map with details. What is your opinion on this?

 

I think I'll start working on the ground graphics; I'll put some of those carrot/cabbage/corn/celery fields down there, and then let you decide where you want to put the trees to act as a visual "barrier" of sorts; maybe the trees would partially block them from view?

 

In any case, can you give me some screenshots of how you'd like the entrance "nook" to look, at least as far as how it'd compare visually with the dirt roads you have in mind in your pic's note about "compatible with the exterior pathway"?

 

Sorry about the last couple of weeks; they've been pretty hectic IRL for me.  Hopefully this coming week and the next will be a bit more laid-back...

[Alphys Hedge 671]

 

 

I wish I could say, that everything goes nicely, but I'm afraid I'll have to say, that the project is paused for a while. I don't even have a good explanation for this. It's just that my job makes me feel kinda tired all the time, thus I find it slightly difficult to motivate myself to do what I originally plan to do. Besides, my family keeps me distracted and I can't say "Leave me alone!" to them. This project was started when I was jobless and the progress was going nicely ~ now it's not that colorful anymore. Sorry for that disappointment ~ I hope I'll be able to push it forward soon ~ I also have requests to do first.

 

Remember: Your well being is much more important than anything else. If you feel that working on the game is taking too much out of you, don't be afraid to take a break from it, I'm sure everyone will understand   

[Rikifive 24,125]

@@HereComesTom,  Mhm ~ What view? Do you mean the main entrance? or crops?

 

I've made something... I think it should be something like this, what do you think?

(Don't mind the quality and the weird placement of trees as I was doing stuff it quickly  )

 

 

 

I think we'll just have to make tiles for grass/dirt ~ I think I could take care of that.

Hmm.. When I look at it, then everything basic is almost done ~ there's some structures missing ~ then just details and polishing.

 

 

Aaad don't you worry! I't totally okay! 

 

 

 

Remember: Your well being is much more important than anything else. If you feel that working on the game is taking too much out of you, don't be afraid to take a break from it, I'm sure everyone will understand  

From one point of view I'd like to take a break, but from another, I really want to push it forward. 

Anyway, when I'll finish the requests, then I'll be able to put that time towards game development, hopefully. Everything should get back to normal. 

Thank you for your kind words! 

 

Edited February 6, 2017 by Rikifive

[HereComesTom 2,266]

Sorry, I meant the view of the player.

 

Actually, I'm not sure what's missing; your background looks fairly complete.

[Rikifive 24,125]

Yeah, except hen house there are just minor thingies to do. I think the design is okay, it looks really nice already.

I'll be experimenting with tiles later and see how it all would look in game.

Though first, I'm planning to complete the base for sprites in game to make previewing better and more accurate. I'll try to make some progress today.

 

Thanks for all the help! It will be much easier now when having references like this. 

[ScrewLoose 133]

This game looks absolutely SICK!!! Can't wait to play it when it comes out!!! 

[HereComesTom 2,266]

 

 

Yeah, except hen house there are just minor thingies to do.

 

Do you mean you need to place the henhouse in the farm, or that the henhouse needs adjusting?  I can adjust it if need be, but...well, it looks pretty close to the show to me, so I'll need some guidance if I made a mistake with it.

[Rikifive 24,125]

@@HereComesTom, Umm.. I think I didn't even see the henhouse yet or.. I apparently forgot about it. Have you posted that before? I'm so sorry if I overlooked it or just derp'd. My files are messed up, because I have tons of thingies all over the place. I'm trying to organize stuff, but there's so much of it. If that was posted before, go ahead and tell me how poorly organized pony I am. 

 

As for me ~ I did a tiny little progress with base sprite for diagonal idle animation. Nothing interesting to show yet though.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@@Rikifive,

 

Hey, since I have nothing to do atm, I could do an entirely new battle theme if you want...still don't know how that one Risquette made is gonna fit in... 

[Rikifive 24,125]

 

 

still don't know how that one Risquette made is gonna fit in... 

 

Because that's what happens, when you can't see where the track will be used. I wasn't able to give him any details regarding environment, nor backstory. All he knew is that, I would like to have a battle theme in MLP style, which itself doesn't say much. He's not even a brony, nor wasn't into the pony thing at all, so imagine how difficult that request was for him.

I think I'll find an usage for this track anyway.

As I said, there will be many battle themes dependable on location, mood etc., so there's always place for some variety.

 

I have planned which tracks I'll use for the beginnings, so assuming, that everything will be alright, I think there's enough for now. If I'll get to the point, where I will be able to explain the style by giving details regarding environment, then I'll be sure to mention this. There's no reason to blindly compose at the moment, but if you're really bored, you can do it anyway, but be aware, that there is a chance, that the track will not be used at all, due to not having enough place to actually use it. (Literally exactly like you're worried about Risquette's tack, so you'll get the point)

 

There's no need to haste as many things may change in future. I don't want to waste anypony's work, though it most likely cannot be avoided.

 

So, of course you can do it, because you never know. It may come in handy to have it in 'music library', but just don't blame me if I'll not be able to use it.

[HereComesTom 2,266]

Well, here's the henhouse just in case I haven't posted it before:

 

 

 

 

 

[Rikifive 24,125]

Hmm.. now when I look at this I think you have actually posted that before, but still no sure. Either way, there was so much stuff happening, that I lost it somewhere. 

I see, nice ~ I think it all will be enough to build a working map now. 

[ProbablyNotLyra 94]

HOLY SWEET MOTHER OF LUNA THIS IS AMAZING. Can't wait for you to finish this, this looks just.. incredible. Great job on it all, it looks purely awesome.

[AmberDust 1,118]

This looks so cool! I wish I could offer my skills somehow!

>o< Good luck!

[Rikifive 24,125]

HOLY SWEET MOTHER OF LUNA THIS IS AMAZING. Can't wait for you to finish this, this looks just.. incredible. Great job on it all, it looks purely awesome.

Thank you very much!

Now I'm doing my best to finish other things, that I have to do and I'll get back to this project as soon as possible. :3

 

 

This looks so cool! I wish I could offer my skills somehow!

>o< Good luck!

Thank you! It all depends on you! ^^

If you would like to help, then there are maaaany ways to do so, dependable on what you'd like to help with. 

The biggest problem for me will be graphics, because I'm not hiding, that there is tons of work to do there, but even discussing ideas is a great help.

Sound effects also would be great, because I'm only capable of making 8-bit sounds, which will not have any use in this game.

 

When I'll be working on mechanics, then giving me suggestions and discussing ideas to make it as nice as possible will be a great help.

 

I'll open recruitment for 'game-mechanic consultants' once I'll get back to this project and get few basic things done, because at the moment it would be awkward to receive help, while not being able to do anything myself. Though I'm always open for ponies wanting to be a part, so if you'd like to offer your helpful hoof, then go ahead and notify me! 

 

I think I'll be able to get back to the game in a month or two as I still have many requests to do, but I'll be trying to do my best to make it quicker. 

[AmberDust 1,118]

 

 

Thank you! It all depends on you! ^^ If you would like to help, then there are maaaany ways to do so, dependable on what you'd like to help with.  The biggest problem for me will be graphics, because I'm not hiding, that there is tons of work to do there, but even discussing ideas is a great help. Sound effects also would be great, because I'm only capable of making 8-bit sounds, which will not have any use in this game.   When I'll be working on mechanics, then giving me suggestions and discussing ideas to make it as nice as possible will be a great help.   I'll open recruitment for 'game-mechanic consultants' once I'll get back to this project and get few basic things done, because at the moment it would be awkward to receive help, while not being able to do anything myself. Though I'm always open for ponies wanting to be a part, so if you'd like to offer your helpful hoof, then go ahead and notify me!    I think I'll be able to get back to the game in a month or two as I still have many requests to do, but I'll be trying to do my best to make it quicker. 

 

Graphics? Like...art? Or animations?

I do vector art, if you need anything. I suppose there's already a lot out there....