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Refers to attributes of the visual elements of the game (the style).

Refers to attributes of the visual elements of the game (the style).

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How does a single non-artistic programmer make a game?

I'd like to try my hand at making games. In making some simple ones, I realised I can't do art! I've tried to find others to help: Most existing teams wouldn't want me because of my limited experience (I'm in high school) and I've been unable to…
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How do I find artists to work on my game?

I ask "how" rather than "where" because there are undoubtedly lots of artists that are just plain lousy or unreliable. Let's assume both paying and non-paying (mods, free games/open-source) positions.
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How do I teach my artist to do art for games?

So my girlfriend is an artist and I'm a programmer and we often talk about joining talents and doing some small games or other fun stuff for the different popular platforms currently out. But because I haven't really done any serious game…
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How to add a feel of depth?

I have several mountain models drawing in the background. See actual screenshot here: At the very back, you see those grey mountains. Although they are so much in background, it still doesn't seem "in the background". How can I add a feel of depth…
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Best practices for communication between game designer and artist

I'm having big troubles to sharing ideas and communicating my ideas to artists. They're friends who don't get a dime helping me so I don't want to waste their time trying to figure out what I have in mind. And my crappy sketches don't seem to be…
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How to learn game graphic design for non artist?

Possible Duplicate: Graphics for non-Graphics Designers I'm more into the technical aspects of a game like programming, mechanics and algorithms. I'm no artist but I like to make games independently and I'm finding it hard to make graphics for my…
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2D Tile-Based Concept Art App

I'm making a bunch of 2D games (now and in the near future) that use a 2D, RPG-like interface. I would like to be able to quickly paint tiles down and drop character sprites to create concept art. Sure, I could do it in GIMP or Photoshop. But that…
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What file formats and conventions should I support to make my game engine artist-friendly?

I'm writing a game engine, and I want to know what I should do to make it more artist-friendly. I don't want to be too limiting in terms of what file formats I support, etc. Are there specific formats artists like to model in, or does it not matter,…
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How to properly commission professional artwork

Possible Duplicate: How do I find artists to work on my game? I am trying to commission an artist to do professional work for my game Fimbulvetr. A sample of the current state of the game can be found…
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How to achieve an aesthetic which looks like hand-made pencil and paper drawings?

I am a programmer in the process of making a stick figure game and I draw the figures myself. The thing is that they look like they are made of black pixels, but I want them to look photorealistic as if they were drawn on paper. They are also…
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Is there a way that I can use Krita assets that I draw in Spine for animation?

I am using Krita to create my assets for a game. I am also using Spine so that I can animate those assets to add into my game. Is there a way that I can use Krita and Spine together? I would really like to not have to buy Photoshop or have to learn…
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Simple Alternate Art Style

I'm looking for suggestions on easy or simple art styles that can be created by anyone. It would be for a 2D game, but pixel art isn't really my thing. An example from a game would help. Thank you very much.
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Find a partner to build a game with

Possible Duplicate: How do I find artists to work on my game? I have started working on a spacesim game but my art is terrible... Is there a website where I could find people who might be interested in collaborating on a game with me?
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