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As some of you may know, I'm a pixel artist on my spare time. At the moment, I'm working on a computerization of one of my favourite ideas.
A few years ago, I heard the name "Akroyd" and thought to myself, "doesnt that sound like a skin disease you get on your neck?". Well, through hell and high water, the idea for "Akroids" was born. Akroids are frog-like creatures born with no arms, that use robotic arms and special armour to move around. I designed them early on to be ugly, outrageously ugly, with a cartoonish/impossible anatomy. As the idea progressed, more additions came to the Akroid race. Eventually, I forgot about the Akroids, going on to bigger and better things (Hitler Shark), but here I am, recalling my favourite times.
I decided that I'd make an Akroid sprite, with complete animations. I am currently done with the master frame, of which all other frames will be based. Here for your enjoyment.
An average Akroid. Notice the blaster-arm. (White background because transparencies make it too hard to see on a brown background.)
Process of making said Akroid.
In the words of Dr. Evil, this really is the kind of general malaise that only the genious possess and the insane lament.
A few years ago, I heard the name "Akroyd" and thought to myself, "doesnt that sound like a skin disease you get on your neck?". Well, through hell and high water, the idea for "Akroids" was born. Akroids are frog-like creatures born with no arms, that use robotic arms and special armour to move around. I designed them early on to be ugly, outrageously ugly, with a cartoonish/impossible anatomy. As the idea progressed, more additions came to the Akroid race. Eventually, I forgot about the Akroids, going on to bigger and better things (Hitler Shark), but here I am, recalling my favourite times.
I decided that I'd make an Akroid sprite, with complete animations. I am currently done with the master frame, of which all other frames will be based. Here for your enjoyment.
An average Akroid. Notice the blaster-arm. (White background because transparencies make it too hard to see on a brown background.)
Process of making said Akroid.
In the words of Dr. Evil, this really is the kind of general malaise that only the genious possess and the insane lament.
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