New pokemon like game for iOS coming, take a look in ZENFORMS: Protectors

[Neo-Dragon]

Thanks Muz.
All of the ZENFORMS in the game come from one of 3 "Newborns" (baby).
It's not like other games where these are just random critters. In saying that, a Newborn ZENFORM has about 5 stages of evolution, and each stage can branch out 3 or 4 ways.
In total, there is 144 ZENFORMS.
If you check the graph posted in the first page, you'll notice it doesn't add up to 144..... I've got some surprises in store lol......


Okay, update to the debate on changing the characters.

We've redesigned the possible new sprite look.
The body hasn't changed much, but the shoulders have been given a bit better definition. The head has changed, it's now wider and slightly taller.

So the current sprite is on the left, and the newer possible redesigns on the right. Not only can you vote, but you can now pick one if you choose yes lol.

[popblanks]

i thought the old fat people were cute.. the first new one is better than the second one. head is too big on the 2nd new one. I don't like how the 1st new one's arms goes straight down though..

[Varking]

Pants look better on the first one. No pockets on the second.

[KennyK]

I can't believe we're being so pedantic about this haha

I vote for the new design (male and female), and the first new guy

[Goose]

I prefer the first male and second female. They just look more cute to me.

[AaronLee]

Well, I like the new girl better, but I like the old boy more. His shape has more character and the hair feels more illustrative and stylized, where the new feels a little more generic.

[tso5818]

Originally Posted by Neo-Dragon

Hey everyone.
There was no weekly update this week so I decided to post a question to the community.
The original debate (posted yesterday) can be found here:
http://www.calisprojects.com/forum/s...ad.php?tid=110

I know some people are not happy with the current overworld sprites (OWs).
Although it will cost me a lot, I'm willing to change them and include the new revamped characters in an update post launch.

Old Overworld on the left, possible new look on the right

Now, I want you to comment and be 100% honest with your answer. If you don't want me to do it- well that's fine. I am very happy with the current characters, but as I've said lots of times, I'm making this game for you all now at this stage. I want to make you happy.... And I put my money where my mouth is. If you all want it, I'm happy invest the time/money to change the look of characters.

On the right is our potential new look.
You'll notice the artist and I have worked on making sure the male and female have different body shapes.
So at first glance you can tell it's a male or female.

Here is the same image doubled up in size so you can see it better.

Feel free to vote on the CP forum or leave me a comment below. If you already commented on the Facebook/Twitter, please don't double vote as I'm taking this very serious ;-)

The new characters

[mynameislogan]

Originally Posted by AaronLee

Well, I like the new girl better, but I like the old boy more. His shape has more character and the hair feels more illustrative and stylized, where the new feels a little more generic.

I agree with this 100%

[Neo-Dragon]

Don't get caught up on the hairstyle and outfit.
There is currently 50 outfits overall, and about 20 hairstyles for each gender in the game. All of them will be getting revamped with this.
Don't pick based on their outfit, pick based on the shape of the character, and the style art.

Oh and I won't be mixing and matching old boy with new girl type thing lol. No point saying that.

I'll work with the artist again tomorrow and see if we can make some changes. I'll try address the arms sticking out. We don't add things by mistake. That was intentional so that the female sticks out from the male. I want to give the female curves.

But until then keep letting me know.

The best way to say it will be "Old Style" for the current look.
Or "New Style with the small/big head".


EDIT:
I should say thanks for even replying. Please remember your not hurting my feelings by picking one. As I said, I just want characters you are happy with. I know some people complained before about the OLD (current) look of the characters. I plan on investing in adding a lot more outfits and hairstyles, so before I do that, I want to make sure everyone is happy with the style of the characters. I can't pay money on getting all these really cool outfits and looks for updates, then in 6 months have people ask me to change the art style of the characters. I don't have that type of cash. I need to know what look makes you happy, and we have time to decide and pick which one is best, I'm rushing no one, but the faster I do get a solid answer the faster I can get the artist working on it while I focus on other areas ;-)

[mynameislogan]

Weeell in that case I like the old ones. They look cuter

Edit: And just something about them looks more natural in that world.