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Now the images need shading, and also the spider needs 2 bodies not 3.

I'm not sure which shading should I use

Shading is supposed to look like a shadow being casted to the right of the unit, and the light source is coming from the upper left side of the game.

This gives it a more 3d look.

I think you can handle it, you are progressing very fast!

so here's shaded ant worker

It looks better. I want to know what image size you are using, most unit images are 32x32.

I am going to create the faction emblem, any suggestions?

Also if anyone can do some research and find some fictional insects out there, please look for some real fantasy insects because right now it seems a little bit more sci-fi.

Here is a good source for it:http://www.mythical-creatures-and-beast ... tures.html

Thanks!

This is then a good choice of mythologycal insects (This one i found in Japan mythology, still i don't know how it body really look like).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsuchigumo

Dan301002 wrote:This is then a good choice of mythologycal insects (This one i found in Japan mythology, still i don't know how it body really look like).

Yeah, "Face of an oni, tiger like body, and spider legs," is very hard to depict.

Because every race that is in game has shield as emblem I think we can use beetle back chitin

Maybe I could draw a shield that resembles the back of the shield/stink bug.

Typhoon: i like that you try to gather images but first i suggest checking here the existing free images, there are many insects, try using them or even with modifying them.
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4

Oh thanks
I tried it before but is there any easier way to get one image than cutting?

which one you mean?

I think he is asking how to get the image for a single unit, because that entire sheet is one large image, and it cannot easily be edited

Yes exactly DoomCarrot

i asked which he likes, because eg. tometic has all images separately too.
but not a big deal cutting, is it?

I'm interested in:
Giant Ant
Soldier Ant
Fire Ant
Snow Ant
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Giant beetle
Spitting beetle
Killer beetle
Acid blob
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Killer bee
Yellow jacket
Black wasp
Giant wasp
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assasin bug

I am a very slow artist... here is a little prototype image I created: I will borrow it as a temporary avatar...

I have a new idea!

Infested TCs

Deals 25% to anything that captures it. Armor 2 units immune. Boost counter attack damage by 20%.

I thought it was weird to spawn insects out of a TC, so I think that this TC should suit much better. The design will have honey combs scattered on the town. If you could add a dripping animation that would be excellent!

About infested TC's
when this will go out
viewtopic.php?f=26&t=3287
Then we could simply make hive rather than infested city

Logo you made is nice

Lol thanks!

I saw that post the day before, it sounds like a good idea.

i think 3 new races will be added on AOF on the future update. The Dwarves, Scaledfolks And Insects Race. it will make the game more fun. I like your idea

Thanks
nice to see others are also interested

Here ara some of my ideas:
BUILDINGS:
- Spider Cave (Spider Training Structure)
- Ant Colony (Spider Training Structure And Garrison Structure)
- Hill or what ... (A Small Hill With many spot or in World War — it is called Bunker) (Tower Strucrure)

Im bad at drawing but i have a little idea
1 Butterfly warrior
(Butterfly is insect,yes?)
Butterfly warrior is a warrior equipped with a small spear
And have a "easy-to-break" shield
Atk : 5
Hp : 15
Armour : 3 (because its shield)
Range : 1
Sight : 4
2 Giant worm
A giant worm.A giant creature insect for destructing every building(such as hive,nest)
Atk : 20
Hp : 20
Armour : 10
Range : 2
Sight : 2 (so bad)
If you agree with that idea please draw it.Because im is really bad at drawing

try to gather images but first i suggest checking here the existing free images, there are many insects, try using them or even with modifying them.
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4

I have idea
1 Butterfly warrior
A brave butterfly equipped with a small spear and have an easy to break shield
Cost 2
Atk 5
Hp 15
Armour 5
Sight 3
Range 1
2 Swarm of cockroach
A swarm of cockroach.Gather to win
Cost 5
Atk 9
Hp 6
Armour 3
Sight 2
Range 2
3 Kung-fu mantis
A mantis whose master the kung-fu art
Cost 5
Atk 10
Hp 20
Armour 8
Sight 10
Range 1
Skill:Mantis rage,Hit 2 times,dmg 9x2=18,range 1
(Only can use 1 time per 10 turn,to make it not too powerfull)

Thanks for ideas but I think we will more likely create units that behave like real insects for example Butterflies don't fight so we can use them in game as scouts

I tried to make it look more darker.