Euclid

The Simple Pixel Shop

I couldn't sleep, so I did some fan art of Cryaotic from YouTube, leaning up against a pillow and loving its comfort.

The Simple Pixel Shop

I started working on this a few days ago.



It's nothing much currently, but more features are definitely coming.

Welcome Back to the Guild

Bellua kept his back to the girl. He wasn't much for interaction unless it was absolutely necessary, so now that there was not one, but two people in his presence - it irked him greatly. While he could show it, he kept his restraint high. What use would they serve to his goal? He wasn't sure, but he was reluctant to dispatch them until he found who he was looking for. He could feel Rae getting closer to the clearing, feeling her presence only a few feet away, following by a question. "Neither of you know where we are?" she asked. The demon could sense her nervousness and it was all but driving him to kill. No, he had other plans, but for now, he had to answer the question. Can't let her feel ignored, he thought. If we shun her, that's one less scapegoat I'll have for the road ahead.

"This area is unknown to me," he replied, holding his hands to the fire. He didn't need the warmth, but it was a force of habit from earlier times in the Void. "From what I can see, there are patches of ground all over, separated and surrounded by the embracing darkness. My theory is that they're various worlds, sewn together in a less than perfect pattern. Maybe even dimensions. As for where from which they've come, I haven't the slightest inclination. I can only assume that the cloudborne island above us is not of this earth, but it is my destination. Where you choose to wander is of your own accord."

The fire was starting to die rapidly, despite the amount of grass he used to kindle its flame. My abilities have waned, he pondered. This may prove to be an obstacle in the future. If I don't practice, I may be defenseless should my task prove to be too much.

The Simple Pixel Shop

Okay. Here is Kessa's request - a pixelated owl.



I'm not skilled enough to completely create one from scratch at the moment, so I took an existing sprite and made a ton of edits and additions to it, including essentially recoloring and sharpening the sprite, removing several frames and rebuilding the ones I left, adding a beak and some streaks to make it look like it's flying rather quickly. I also added a purple fade on every other frame just for kicks and it turned out kinda good. The customer was "very satisfied", and I even got some approvals from other people. I'm happy with it.

The Simple Pixel Shop

Alright. I'm now working on your request and have it logged.

Welcome Back to the Guild

"Bellua," the demon spoke, his reply curt. He wasted no time in turning around and proceeding to tend to the flames that were now starting to die. "As for where we are, I do not have the knowledge. However, there is someone I am looking for; my creator - a man named Euclid. I believe that he may be up there."

Raising his arm, Bellua pointed at the floating Academy that still seemed a mile or two away. "If so, I must pay him a visit. There is much to discuss. For now, we rest." He went silent, signs of breathing accentuated by the response of muscles in his back as he lowered his arm. The silence continued for several moments before he piped up again.

"And what of you? What brings you to this land? Matter of fact, what of you both?"

Might as well, he thought. A long period of silence makes conversation seem like a delight.

The Simple Pixel Shop

So, in addition to being in a roleplay and in the process of creating a game, I've decided to open up a graphics shop. I'm working with pixels and I'm becoming acclimated to how it all works, but I'm still learning as I go, and this is a great way for me to improve.

I look at the process like this.

Like this?

You give me an idea.

I pixel that idea out.

It serves as both practice and inspiration for me to continue making my game.

Or in other words, you're helping me help you help me help you, ad infinitum.

Here's how it works.

Give dem da wurkz.

Requests must be no larger than 400x400 pixels for signature, 128x128 for an avatar.

Animated sprites are allowed, but expect them to take much longer.

Include a color palette you wish for me to use in your request. Makes things easier for both of us.

Sets for avatar and signature are allowed, but it'll take some time, much like animated sprites.

If you want me to pixelate a certain picture, please include the reference and remember that this, too, will take some time, probably because I like to shoot for accuracy.

I also do image edits, but don't expect them to be as cool as some of the ones I've seen on here. Give me some time, gosh.

Here's your request form.

Yay For Hiders

Request: (Avatar, Signature, Set)

Size: (Specific sizes for what you want; use exact dimensions. This does not include the customary 3-pixel transparent border I will affix to each creation.)

Description: (Describe what you want your request to be. Please be clear and concise with what you want.)

Reference(s): (If you have references you want me to go by or be inspired with, link them (this includes color palettes). I will use them to the best of my abilities. If the reference provided is what you want pixelated exactly, let me know. This way, there's no confusion between us and everything runs as smoothly as it can.)

Inspiration(s): (Songs, video clips, pictures, what have you. If you want these to serve as inspiration for the pixel process, link them. I will do the best I can with them.)

By filling out and submitting a request, you are agreeing to be patient with how much time it can possibly take. Don't think I will flake out - you WILL get your request filled. In fact, to keep in contact and for you to monitor progress, I will contact you occasionally to provide some mock-ups of your request. I might take some creative liberties, might not, but this method allows you to know what's going on and to give feedback on what looks good and what doesn't, as well as request any adjustments and changes you want me to make to your request.

As any shop owner has done in the forum, here's a couple of examples of things I've done.

Images, Man.

Concept for the main character of 'Fragment'.


Concept for the character 'Murphy'.


My edited avatar for RPG.


My edited signature for RPG.


Kessa's Request - Pixelated Owl


In-progress concept for 'C0R-3'.


Some fan art of Cry. I assume he likes to sleep.

Here's the queueueueueueueueueueue.

You're next.

If you like what you see, don't be afraid to put in a request! :D

Welcome Back to the Guild

I apologize in advance if my posts become spotty. Today, I started work on my first game in six years, and I'm in the process of relearning everything I forgot.

Welcome Back to the Guild

Also, I'll get a better post out when I have something more of which to go off.

Welcome Back to the Guild

"Hey!" a voice exclaimed from feet away, prompting Bellua to turn his head immediately. The irises of his eyes glew a dim shade between red and orange, illuminated by the fire had set up not but moments before. Rising to his feet, he stared in what he could only assume to be the direction from which the voice was coming. Moments passed before that same voice chimed again.

"Can you help me? Do you know where I am?"

An anomaly, Bellua thought. A flaw in the plan, cast into my hands. I'll have to adapt accordingly.

Turning to Callum, he walked over and nudged him lightly. "Rise," he stated, his voice gruff and tinged with the slightest hint of frustration. "We have company."

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Euclid shifted in his spot, grumbling as he slept. An outside force was stirring him from his unconsciousness, but he was still too deep in his dreams to know exactly what it might be.