Shades of Battler, Animated (351), DragonBones (143)

[Fudge]

The quality of the battlers you release so regularly is amazing! I for one would love more skyriders.

 

[Solis]

Happiness melts in my mouth like chocolate. Wait...that made no sense...!!! Doesn't matter I'm happy. 

 

[sieben43]

You delivered outstanding work! Seriously, you have my respect, keep it up!

 

[ShadowHawkDragon]

Voodude - Pincushion and Bonecaller

Jawfish - Piranha and Angler  [Design by inspiredtangle (DA Blog)]

Bottled Magic - Lampert  [Design by ShiroHaru99]

Edit: Took a moment to realise that with these new additions I have finally hit my goal of 50 unique designs (still got to animate them ), but it's not over, there are still load more designs waiting to be drawn into the world!

 

[Goldschuss]

When do you start with the poll winners?


Edit: nevermind me the poll isn't over yet xD

 

[ShadowHawkDragon]

Polls are closed, first the new style for overworld characters is 50/50. 


As it was a mixed response, for the time being I will only produce (and release) more based on what I need for my own project (assuming I find time to work on it between releases  ).


Preferred design archetypes (poll tally 2)

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Average vote% out of 14 = 7%


1. Vicious Beast - 15 votes (15%)


2. Air-based - 11 votes (11%)


2. Demonic - 11 votes (11%)


4. Angelic - 8 votes (8%)


5. Water-based - 7 votes (7%)


5. Undead - 7 votes (7%)


7. Elemental - 6 votes (6%)


7. Insectoid - 6 votes (6%)


7. Constructs - 6 votes (6%)


10. Cute critters - 5 votes (5%)


10. Plant based - 5 votes (5%)


10. Mechanical - 5 votes (5%)
13. Enchanted Objects - 3 votes (3%)
14. Killer Food - 2 votes (2%)

For the main poll of the hour, the winning results are:


At top, vicious beasts followed by Air based and Demonic. In addition Angelic has surprisingly managed to dart past the line of average during the last moments.


So designs of the near future will focus on ferocious and deadly beasts along with airborne creatures (vicious birds anyone?) and to finish it ho about the theme of angels vs demons!


The static scorpion lunch box has been upgraded, free sidedish of animated claws and stingers with every purchase!


Scorpion

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Pointy, stabby claws and oversized stinger, the epitome of RPG scorpion anatomy!


Dune Stalker





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Death Stalker

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Having been sneezed out of one too many ogre noses the snot ball union has come together (literally) to strike back at all who have abused them! Actually they couldn't care less about petty revenge, and instead have taken up jobs as guides, escorts and safekeepers of legendary treasures...


Guiding Blob

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Be it light, directions, legendary weaponry, these slimy balls of goo are known for leading travelers off the beaten path, then back on again after the party!


Wisp Brazier





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Doomsday

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Excalibur

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[Izeck]

@ShadowHawkDragon


 Those scorpions are amazing!

 

[Rogue Milk]

You make some awesome monsters.


Should try making the corresponding characters.

 

[ShadowHawkDragon]

@Rogue Milk It is something I have considered but I'm not overly skilled at traditional spriting methods. 
I may in future create a monster or two in the new style I recently held a poll for as a trial.

 

[ShadowHawkDragon]

Is is just me or is it suddenly getting cold, very cold...


Sky Rider - Frost wing [Base design by inspiredtangle (DA Blog)]

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Also the Phoenix (still available from first post) has been updated to fix the wing tips getting cut off in the idle pose.


A new endangered Species has just been discovered; it's proud horn is it's greatest feature, that and its irresistibly fluffy coat.

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Wild Beast - Horn Crusher [aka. Fluffy Rhino]
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What's that, you were expecting a Unicorn? Sorry but those are extinct.
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[DarkstarMatryx]

The wild beast looks amazing as well as the others I haven't commented on for a while.  You've been continuing to produce some great pieces of work here.

 

[ShadowHawkDragon]

Is she sweat and innocent or vicious like a beast?


Wildling

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Part girl, part beast, many have fallen for their innocent visage before falling to their claws.


Wildkin





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Moonkin

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Feral

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[DarkstarMatryx]

I love her.  Keep up the good work.  Also I think the voodude and jawfish will turn out nicely once animated.  They are both really cool designs.

 

[Aandel]

Please, the Behemoth! XDDDDDDD

 

[ShadowHawkDragon]

A theme of flying creatures and vicious beasts would not be complete without a beast that is half lion half eagle...


Winged Beast - Anzu

Now, why do I feel like I'm being watch...?


Watcher - Flying Eye [Variation by ShiroHaru99]

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For any interested inspiredtangle has updated her blog with the original sketches for the Phoenix and Sphinx battlers as well as a few others I may be creating in the future.

 

[ShadowHawkDragon]

Voodoo, the power to generate curses through dark magic, it too can create life!


Voodude

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Cursed voodoo dolls brought to life. Their wills are primitive but strong, never again shall they be used for voodoo rituals!


Pinchushion





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Bonecaller

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Duunnn dunnn... duuuunnnn duun... duuunnnnnnnn dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnn dunnnn!


Jawfish

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These fish are known for their strong jaws capable of crunching through the toughest of steels


Angler [Design by inspiredtangle (DA Blog)]





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Piranha [Design by inspiredtangle (DA Blog)]

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[DarkstarMatryx]

Beautiful.  I love all 4 of them.

 

[Solis]

Thanks again for the work! They are looking great! 


How long did it take you to get this good? Any suggestion for a person wanting to start? 

 

[ShadowHawkDragon]

@Solis Nearly everything I know is self-taught through experimentation and good old practice (don't forget the occasional googles).


I've been using Photoshop 'off and on' for over 6 years now. Animation however, its note even been a full year yet.


The Knight and Hawk Knight battlers were actually my first real attempt at animation (so many noobish mistakes that makes variations hard to create).


I would say to best starting point is to learn the basics of your software as best as you can (using tutorials).
Also random sketching helps. I literally take a pencil and pocket-sized sketchbook (A6) with me everywhere I go so I can doodle whatever comes to mind.



I have  actually been considering creating 'tip-sheets' with step by step tutorials and guides on how I make my battlers.

 

[Solis]

I love some videos as you work on battlers I'm interested in doing some some of my own art!