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Design & Development / Re: "Pixel Gore" Illustrated Pixel Art Cards
« on: May 14, 2017, 11:07:55 AM »
Hi Don, thanks so much for the input.
I definitely agree on the indice placement, and have fixed that for a second prototype printing, which I think are reflected in the digital mockups. I'll post some more pics once I get some new prototypes made.
Maybe I should get rid of the corner flourishes entirely? That way the indices can go even further into the corner. But they're a very nice touch when splaying out the deck. I tried to make them a bit more legible, please let me know what you (or anybody else) thinks.
with updated, tilted pips:
with straight pips:
without the extra pips:
You make a good point on four-color, and I've been brainstorming perhaps how to have it work better when pairing suits. I based the color scheme off of color variants that already exist. The four-color is so central to the design that I would have a hard time scrapping it (without also starting completely over). I'm hopeful the yellow/orange pairing of the diamonds/hearts is enough. I might play with a cooler pink/purple for the clubs and see how that looks, but I rather like the CMYK vibe the deck has.
You're probably right about the name, and I'm notoriously bad with naming my work, this was something I came up with on the spot so I had something to call the project. I will definitely think on this more and report back when I have a better name... Each animal is beheaded, but since it's pixel art, the image isn't as striking as it is on the jokers.
Regarding MPC, I made my prototypes through them and they look great visually, but the question comes to whether or not they're actually good as cards. Again, I'm not a cardist, but I was doing some research and found not everyone is in love with MPC's quality, and I was wondering whether or not that reputation effects whether or not people will buy a deck. The ideal is always USPCC, it seems, and I don't know if what the willingness is for people to spend potentially more on each deck if I were to do a smaller production run through MPC. Also, I haven't heard much of what people think about Gambler's Warehouse, even though I see many kickstarters done through them.
In another forum, someone mentioned making the designs on the court cards much bigger, what is the consensus on that? I always prefer to have a lot of negative space and air to let a design breath, but that might not work as well when dealing with 54 cards all at once...
I love these designs you linked, this artist has very awesome work. It's very helpful to be able to compare similar concepts, I'm definitely going to be looking at the whole deck for further inspiration.
I definitely agree on the indice placement, and have fixed that for a second prototype printing, which I think are reflected in the digital mockups. I'll post some more pics once I get some new prototypes made.
Maybe I should get rid of the corner flourishes entirely? That way the indices can go even further into the corner. But they're a very nice touch when splaying out the deck. I tried to make them a bit more legible, please let me know what you (or anybody else) thinks.
with updated, tilted pips:
with straight pips:
without the extra pips:
You make a good point on four-color, and I've been brainstorming perhaps how to have it work better when pairing suits. I based the color scheme off of color variants that already exist. The four-color is so central to the design that I would have a hard time scrapping it (without also starting completely over). I'm hopeful the yellow/orange pairing of the diamonds/hearts is enough. I might play with a cooler pink/purple for the clubs and see how that looks, but I rather like the CMYK vibe the deck has.
You're probably right about the name, and I'm notoriously bad with naming my work, this was something I came up with on the spot so I had something to call the project. I will definitely think on this more and report back when I have a better name... Each animal is beheaded, but since it's pixel art, the image isn't as striking as it is on the jokers.
Regarding MPC, I made my prototypes through them and they look great visually, but the question comes to whether or not they're actually good as cards. Again, I'm not a cardist, but I was doing some research and found not everyone is in love with MPC's quality, and I was wondering whether or not that reputation effects whether or not people will buy a deck. The ideal is always USPCC, it seems, and I don't know if what the willingness is for people to spend potentially more on each deck if I were to do a smaller production run through MPC. Also, I haven't heard much of what people think about Gambler's Warehouse, even though I see many kickstarters done through them.
In another forum, someone mentioned making the designs on the court cards much bigger, what is the consensus on that? I always prefer to have a lot of negative space and air to let a design breath, but that might not work as well when dealing with 54 cards all at once...
I love these designs you linked, this artist has very awesome work. It's very helpful to be able to compare similar concepts, I'm definitely going to be looking at the whole deck for further inspiration.