'Navana' as a character.

[Navana]

Hello, as some of you know me around the community, I am used to doing stages and stages only, however two days ago my friend Blackmore on here decided to create some unique sprites for me, which shows in my eyes what character I would want 'Navana' to be. Now I don't base it off of me in real life, purely because I wanted the character to be female. Anyways, here is the sprite that was made:


(Thanks for adding the transparent background for now, Black.)



Current Stance In the spoiler is our old renditions of the stance.

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(Is being edited with the feedback we got, and what was found.)
If you'd like to read the bio of Navana it is in this spoiler:

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Name: Navana Maijoru

Age: 18

Sex: Female

Fighting Style: As she trained with Chun-Li, she learned to use her feet well, and has also become more agile. Also, her strongest attack is based off her mentors Kikoshou, however instead of blue energy, it is originally of violet colored energy. She also fights like Hokuto from SFEX2.

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Height: 5'2

Weight: 120

Biography:
Growing up in the dark streets wasn't easy four years ago for Navana. Before she even learned what she knew today, all she was, was a worried female wandering the streets and searching for what would either be her next meal, or her next bad run-in. The community was consisting of mainly of robbers, one notoriously named Birdie, who she knew only knew briefly throughout the African American community. Robbery happened almost every day, and nearly was a hobby to most, and it didn't surprise anyone else, considering the fact back then you have to do what you have to, to get what you need.

Later on, around two years later, Navana ran into someone known as Chun-Li, which at the time, the Street Fighter 3 Tournament was taking place, so she and other worldly contestants were known far and wide. Navana was a fan of the tournaments, and had been watching them for as long as she could remember, and seeing her was like looking at a famous celebrity. Chun-Li met Navana one afternoon when she was sleeping in the dark alley that she normally does. Navana woke up to a hand on her shoulder, and quickly jumped up in worry, but only saw it to be her. Chun-Li had helped her up, and they walked to the nearest police station, where later on, they find out that Navana's family was killed entirely by someone known as M. Bison for unknown reasons.

For some reason, instead of going into foster care, Chun-Li had decided that she needed some sort of training to strengthen up her walls, as well as make her more of a woman so she can stand up for herself. Within the rest of those years, Navana trained with Chun-Li and got stronger each day, as well as modified her own style to fit her needs, but couldn't come up with any names. Once the training was complete, Chun-Li had to let Navana go on her own, and went on to do the next Street Fighter Tournament. Navana, however, understood and went her separate way, thus lurking around to see if she would ever make it into anything some day.

With high hopes, and a bright future, Navana enters the fray with no allies or enemies (Maybe other then M. Bison, but she wouldn't really know), and wants to show to men that women are strong, as well as to other females that they have strength, and that it is just deep down inside them.

I would appreciate anyone who would be willing to help do other sprites for Navana. This is not the main outfit that I want, it is merely a rough draft of something quick. Her original outfit will have something consisting of a dress, having a slit down the lower middle, which is showing some leg, along with some heels. Her hair can be in an updo and she pulls the hair clips out of her hair, and get's into her fighting stance <--- That could be her intro. Palettes are also appreciated, since the design is very simple. If you would like to contribute anything, I'd appreciate it.

Feedback please, and tell me what you think about it.

[Hyogo]

It's not a bad sprite over all but in order for people to Animate it and make some more moves would require a few other sprites as other bases to use and such I guess (I don't do character sprites)

As I see it's NxC styled which is good, but if you manage to find a good spriter to help I'm sure it would turn out good.

[Navana]

It's not a bad sprite over all but in order for people to Animate it and make some more moves would require a few other sprites as other bases to use and such I guess (I don't do character sprites)

As I see it's NxC styled which is good, but if you manage to find a good spriter to help I'm sure it would turn out good.

Thanks. And yes, it is NxC styled. You're right about more sprites that's for sure, but I have a feeling I won't get much feedback. I appreciate it though, thank you once again.

[Markpachi]

Are you planning to make her?

[Navana]

Are you planning to make a character?

Hopefully, with some training and tutorials, I may begin slowly, but I obviously don't have enough resources to begin such a task.

[Markpachi]

Have you chose on what spriting style you shall use?
If not then I would suggest CvS style.

[Navana]

Have you chose on what spriting style you shall use?
If not then I would suggest CvS style.

NxC.

[Navana]

Main outfit idea.
(Except with heels)

[Hyogo]

Did you do that?

Or did Blackmore?

[Navana]

Did you do that?

Or did Blackmore?

Black. I'm going to post it in the first post.

[Hyogo]

Ah I see.

Looks good

[2OS]

Your first character's gonna be an original one, you wrote a story for it, you've given it psychics already, and you're not following the tired CVS trend ?

My god, no wonder this caught my attention.


Criticism though, IMO, a fighter + heels = just no. Though it's not impossible to fight in them, fulfilling full potential as fighter in them somewhat is. But of course if you're suspending disbelief like some people do [ B. Jenet ], you can ignore this.


As for not having enough resources, this board is your friend. You might find the code library and tutorial section of it useful, and don't be afraid to ask questions in the ROOT board.

You might also want to at least skim through this.

[Navana]

Your first character's gonna be an original one, you wrote a story for it, you've given it psychics already, and you're not following the tired CVS trend ?

My god, no wonder this caught my attention.


Criticism though, IMO, a fighter + heels = just no. Though it's not impossible to fight in them, fulfilling full potential as fighter in them somewhat is. But of course if you're suspending disbelief like some people do [ B. Jenet ], you can ignore this.


As for not having enough resources, this board is your friend. You might find the code library and tutorial section of it useful, and don't be afraid to ask questions in the ROOT board.

You might also want to at least skim through this.

Thanks, all that is useful. I will be sure to read through it, as well look at the board, however I don't want to bother anyone, since I know spriting is quite difficult. I appreciate the direction and the compliment. So thank you once again.

[2OS]

Those suggestions were for coding. For spriting you can [ and should ] ask questions in graphics.

Since there are alot of people there that know what they're doing, I'm sure some of them will give you the time of day with tips.

[Navana]

Oh I know what those suggestions were for, I accidentally worded that reply wrong earlier. Thank you once again. Hopefully this project won't be abandoned.

[2OS]

I don't see how it could, cos it already has an abnormally high amount of potential.

At this point, you just need to study and broadcast more. You should get everything you need that way.

You're welcome for everything.

[Dreams In Stardust]

You know, if you can't find a full-time spriter, I'll see what else i can do in that department.

[Navana]

You know, if you can't find a full-time spriter, I'll see what else i can do in that department.

Seriously? I'd really  appreciate that, coming from you. I have the patience, so that wouldn't be a problem. Rushing isn't good for any project anyway. Patience is the key to success.

[2OS]

For a dawning author you have one hell of a mindset, seriously.


Btw I can code and create FX, I have an FX thread in ^ that graphic board, and if you need coding help there's also ^ that development help board.

I like contributing to original / potential projects, so.

[Hero]

Yeah, 2OS is like a boss when referring to FX/Code.