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impossible
07-17-2006, 02:27 PM
Boxen needs better art and we're looking for a contractor that can improve it. Because we aren't quite sure how to improve the look of the game we'd need someone with some ideas of their own.

So far feedback regarding the artwork has been along the lines of "the game needs more advanced graphics", "hire an artist", "$100 will work wonders for Boxen", "artwork overall needs improvement." So anyone that can fullfill these requirements will be a good candidate. Generally speaking we want:

1) More backgrounds - At least 4-5 new backgrounds. They don't have to be very complex and can be varietions on the same theme.

2) New pieces - preferrably in a different style. Animations would be a plus.

3) New effects and effect suggestions.

4) Theme suggestions. (Boxen of Atlantis? Mystic Boxen?)

5) Perhaps a world map (seems like you can't sell a casual game without one now.)

6) UI improvements.

7) Other things that might be appealing like mascot characters.

Quality is more important than variety, so we'd prefer a few killer graphics over a lot of content. PM Rohomech, myself or both of us if you are interested.

DayDream
07-17-2006, 10:38 PM
Did a quick mockup-screen based on a screenshot on your site...
Adding more detail to the tiles and less distraction in the background seems to be the way to go imho.

http://www.spriteattack.com/div/Boxen3_redesign_1c.png

jankoM
07-17-2006, 10:52 PM
uh, sh*t ... how do you do that so fast.. (it looks great)

How much would you chage for 1 such "quick mockup"?

RohoMech
07-18-2006, 04:05 PM
yea, wow DayDream, that looks really good. Would it be okay if we used this mockup for non-commercial purposes (like posting the image on our blog when we write about art etc) ?

Also, should I just PM you to discuss details on artwork/cost, or do you have an email address you'd rather the questions went into.

Pogacha
07-20-2006, 04:36 AM
Very impressive.
This is the way to present a service.

Escapee
07-20-2006, 07:20 AM
I strongly recommend Daydream for his great skill ( very obvious with the 'casual' mock up ) and profesionalism.

Note : Fun PC Games logo was made by him :) ( prolly took him few mins to do it)

Cartman
07-20-2006, 07:24 AM
Yeah. He's the artist behind Crumb as well. I highly recommend him for his speed and quality of work. He's also extremely easy to communicate with about ideas and what you are looking for.

steve bisson
08-02-2006, 05:48 PM
thats a very good mockup... i hope it wont cost you too much to hire him :D

Sean Doherty
08-03-2006, 06:43 PM
Did a quick mockup-screen based on a screenshot on your site...
Adding more detail to the tiles and less distraction in the background seems to be the way to go imho.

http://www.spriteattack.com/div/Boxen3_redesign_1c.png

Well done! This looks great!

DayDream
08-05-2006, 02:56 AM
Did a modify the mockup-screen a little to make it more complete.

http://www.spriteattack.com/images/Boxen3_redesign2.jpg