I'm going for something clean. Nothing will obstruct the view of the scenery.

- Render the Silhouettes (Buddha, Temples, etc.) and use them as "stencils".
- Using the stencils, i'll make individual solid black sprites.
- Add an awesome sunset/sunrise/night sky. (I think I want it to be animated)
- Add mountains and trees? Not sure just yet.
- Floor with Parallax (Need to learn parallax first)
- Bird(s)

As for the total look of the stage, maybe a temple terrace or something? Mountain Peak?


I dunno, it'll come to me.

Doesn't sound too bad. If you're ever on MFG searching for parallax look up "parallax jackson" Ziltama did a pretty good explanation on how parallax works.

Oooooor, you could check out Ryon's tutorials. Although GLB may dissagre...Lol!

I don't disagree because I dislike him, I disagree because his parallax is legitimately wrong. Ziltama's is right.

Vegaz_Parrelli wrote:Oooooor, you could check out Ryon's tutorials. Although GLB may dissagre...Lol!

Oooooor, you can update the missing fnt files in your screenpack you released.

But really, Ziltama's Parallax wins over Ryon's Parallax. Ryon's parallax isn't even coded properly how it should be..

Vegaz_Parrelli wrote:Although GLB may dissagre...Lol!

I disagree.

There are two kinds of parallax.
Ziltama understood both kinds.

Ryon's tutorial only deals with one, and doesn't even end up helping you find the best possible value.

People whose stages you should look at when attempting to understand more about parallax:
VIB, Ziltama, MaxBeta, Mr. I (previously released stages as Shift b is B or Orbinaut), and P.o.t.S.

Yes, I said P.o.t.S. People often forget that he did more than just characters. He knew about parallax and BGCtrls and his stages are a good way to examine examples of both.

@GLB I didn't say/know that you dislike him. I made that comment based on a comment you made where you said all other parallax tutorials are wrong. Just teasing...I didn't mean any harm.

@"Miku" OK pretty boy. I updated that the same day. I even downloaded it and put it into a clean mugen to be sure that the one every downloads is the right one. Just put the data folder directly into your mugen folder. :dealwithit:

@Tamez? Huh..When did we get a sexy janitor?! :orton:

Heh...but you make a good point. He only discussed one. But personally, I do understand both. I certainly haven't forgotten about POTS stages. It was studying his stages that made my CM Punk stage a success. Among others....

GLB wrote:Doesn't sound too bad. If you're ever on MFG searching for parallax look up "parallax jackson" Ziltama did a pretty good explanation on how parallax works.

Ziltama's stages popped up. What am I suppose to look for again? A Tutorial?

Vegaz_Parrelli wrote:
@Tamez? Huh..When did we get a sexy janitor?! :orton:

We always had one

Lookin' good Mark!








I bet there'll be a hidden slender man in there somewhere

Watta wrote:

Vegaz_Parrelli wrote:
@Tamez? Huh..When did we get a sexy janitor?! :orton:

We always had one

Lookin' good Mark!








I bet there'll be a hidden slender man in there somewhere

Oh yea! I knew mark was sexy. But I didn't know he was a janitor!

MP wrote:
Ziltama's stages popped up. What am I suppose to look for again? A Tutorial?

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Here's some links to Ziltama explaining parts of parallax.

Ahh, thanks GLB! Much appreciated!





In other news ... IT'S ALIVE!
Yeah, I found the Updated SFF file for the Fortress stage (Still thinking of an awesome stage name). Gen will be pleased.
Still missing the lake and mountain sprites though. Added a placeholder so no animated lake yet.

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Also, I need a BGCTRL/Sin.x/ advanced coding tutor. Anyone willing to teach me?

Well done, looks better!

I don't think we have anyone knowledgeable in that area enough to "tutor" but I'm sure if you ask Diss, Or Tamez via chat room they'll answer any specific questions you have. Even Watta may be able to help slightly since Tamez gave him an understanding.

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The mountains look like shit.

yeah the blurring doesn't look good

Looks way better than my copy haha
I was thinking,the set of mountains visually closer to the player should be a tad bit sharpened

Floor looks sharper/more saturated?

Why don't both of you just collab on this?

Damn that stage is look nice Mark. Maybe you could unblur the mountains but blur the one in the back (less than what it is right now though)

Genesis wrote:Looks way better than my copy haha
I was thinking,the set of mountains visually closer to the player should be a tad bit sharpened

I was thinking of trashing the blur idea and just stick to the regular sprites.

Genesis wrote:
Floor looks sharper/more saturated?

I don't think so, I didn't tamper with it at all. :(

Watta wrote:Why don't both of you just collab on this?

Yo Gen, Watta has spoken.

Watta wrote:Damn that stage is look nice Mark. Maybe you could unblur the mountains but blur the one in the back (less than what it is right now though)

I'll give it a shot.

The edges on the objects on the right look quite sharp and un-cleaned. I also think the characters should be placed a bit lower.

GLB wrote:The edges on the objects on the right look quite sharp and un-cleaned.

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That's the full extent of my Photoshop knowledge. Got any suggestions on to how i'll be able to clean it?

GLB wrote:I also think the characters should be placed a bit lower.

Ahh yes, will fix later.

Patience and erase.

You're talking about the top-right part, right?

Oh, I see. Should I try out Exshadow's anti-alias method?

That could help.