Last time I blogged, I made fun of yoyo games and highlighted the shortcomings of their new home page. But that is not why I am blogging today. I am here in regards to the blog before that, concerning the poster I was making for the upcoming Squares game I am making. The game is 85% complete and I am currently in the process of putting together the final stage and the final boss. Cyrus introduced me to the Sk2d engine (well, indirectly. He was working on a project if I remember) And now I am using it to build my own game.

BEHOLD, GIANT ENEMY CRAB

As for the poster, I have drawn and colored the the final draft using color pencils. When I find the time, I will use my computer to draw it in vector art and shade for details. Here is the final draft.

While doing this I also thought it would be a good idea to show you what lurks between the pages of my sketch book. I have been trying to find an art style that works well with my current skill level. Still trying, but feel I am making progress. I may probably get anime studio some time down the road. The software looks really easy to use and produces some good results. I don't know if it would be ideal for sprites but I will find out when I get it. However, I am very proficient in flash so I will save that idea for another project.

What was I about to do again? 0_0, oh yeah the sketches.

(Note, I dont have a scanner. All these pictures were taken with my camera)

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In other news, I am currently studying for grad school. I have to take the GRE next month so I will have to rush through development this week. Also, with the next semester fast approaching I am feverishly thinking of what to make for my final project. I currently have an Arduino micro controller and intend to use it for my project. The Arduino is quite a powerful device (about 16 MHz or so) and has been use to make some pretty interesting projects. You can find a rather exhaustive list at Instructables.com (http://www.instructables.com/tag/type-id/category-technology/channel-arduino/).

Gotta go, got some reading to do. Peace out.