tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978297190380048600.post3895930838015260179..comments2023-05-25T07:24:48.348-04:00Comments on Julia Minamata Illustration -- the blog: Inside Outbuildings and Some OptionsJulia Minamatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02333093975977215893noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978297190380048600.post-56436088058871997232014-11-19T15:16:24.117-05:002014-11-19T15:16:24.117-05:00Thanks, Craig! I appreciate you following my work ...Thanks, Craig! I appreciate you following my work for this long. Best wishes!Julia Minamatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333093975977215893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978297190380048600.post-34892613739550357742014-11-19T15:15:29.600-05:002014-11-19T15:15:29.600-05:00Looking great Julia!
Can't wait to see the fi...Looking great Julia!<br /><br />Can't wait to see the finished product :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360093510594600014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978297190380048600.post-82550213282877715452014-11-19T03:26:36.779-05:002014-11-19T03:26:36.779-05:00Thanks for the thoughtful comments, xellieza :).
...Thanks for the thoughtful comments, xellieza :). <br /><br />While I'm definitely inspired by the Sierra-style adventure games, the goal has never been to copy what they've done. <br /><br />I'm glad I can make something distinctive and also remind folks about the good ol' EGA days!Julia Minamatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333093975977215893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978297190380048600.post-8005478815300877922014-11-19T03:05:58.881-05:002014-11-19T03:05:58.881-05:00First of alll... awesome art!!! Really. As someone...First of alll... awesome art!!! Really. As someone who has tried to do EGA emulated Sierra style background in the past... I know what a pain it can be. Looks Great!<br /><br />Then, I would go with your very first idea. With the interior as a "cutout" and the background darkened.<br /><br />Yes, it is not classic Sierra, but since you are not emulating exactly what they did and creating your own game, I do not think that weighs so heavily.<br /><br />Secondly, you have obviously put in immense amounts of effort and time to create these visuals, so why not get the most out of them by displaying them as much as possible.<br /><br />Thirdly, the atmosphere is heightened by showind the surroundings of the interiors. AND, you do not lose anything regarding clarity as the backgounds are darkened and the whole of the interior is clearly visible.<br /><br />Just my 2 cents.<br /><br />Kind regards,<br /><br />xelliezaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978297190380048600.post-33147377586563911192014-11-18T18:24:40.855-05:002014-11-18T18:24:40.855-05:00Thanks, Steven! A lot of people prefer the darkene...Thanks, Steven! A lot of people prefer the darkened one, but like you said -- the Sierra games tended to black out the surroundings completely. I'm still on the fence!Julia Minamatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333093975977215893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978297190380048600.post-57295655523876972802014-11-18T18:23:04.186-05:002014-11-18T18:23:04.186-05:00Personally, I like the last option best, making it...Personally, I like the last option best, making it (almost) black. The darkened one is also nice, though I'm not too sure about the greyscale one. Somehow the black feels more in line with the Sierra games, as they rarely, if ever, kept the outside visible.Steven Donhttp://www.shdon.com/noreply@blogger.com