Hey, I just bought this pack and I see that the animations are divided between the characters themselves and the tools and the shadows and I have no clue where to begin and why is it like that? Do you have a version where they're already holding the tools and have shadows all in one png spritesheet?
Minifantasy is an ever-growing collection; I have been creating it for over 4 years, releasing a new asset pack every month since 2020. because of that character animations are being expanded through new pack releases as the collection grows. You can find the base humanoid characters, and all their basic animations (idle, walk, attack, dmg and die), in this free asset pack https://krishna-palacio.itch.io/minifantasy-creatures
Thanks for your feedback, I will consider adding a detailed explanation in the asset pack and options for each character already holding the different tools for ease of use.
Minifantasy is a modular collection. All the animations where the base characters (the "naked" humanoids included in this pack) use different tools or weapons are presented in separate layers to permit users an easy customization. By providing characters and tools separately, Minifantasy users can create their own custom characters (using the base humanoids as base) or change the shape of the tools or weapons to make their own versions.
As for the shadows, they come in a separate layer because some devs prefer to create their own shadows using different "in-engine" techniques instead of using the shadow sprites. Providing shadows separately offers more versatility for using the assets.
To build up the animations you have two options:
Render the layers in your game engine in this order:
Shadow (if you decide to use them)
Toolback
Character
Toolfront
or
Put the layers together in Aseprite, GIMP or Photoshop and export the image as a single .png and use it as a single layer in your engine (.aseprite files are included in the asset pack from where you can export the different characters using the tools).
Question,. is it possible to become patreon without creditcard? Or can I do a 1 time payment of a year for example. and get access? I don't have a credit card and not bothering to get one. Any advice or some other agreement we can have? I see a few nice sprites in there...
Hey Woomek, unfortunately, as far as I know, Patreon only accept bank cards (also debit). You can subscribe monthly, or also yearly with a discount, but again, you will need a bank card for doing so :(
Can't I buy a few of them? I mean .. you created them haha :). Its because for example the wooden hut fits way more in the gamesetting i want to create, and it has black outlines. the farm does not so it's not really fitting the environment + player. (i made a combination of the regular player and the rogue) so it has black outlines. Is there any way we can arrange this or is this just a no no?
Hi Woomek, currently, Patreon exclusive content is only for Patreon supporters. All the content on Patreon has been created together with supporters thanks to voting monthly polls made with their suggestions. I make the compromise with my supporters of these assets being only available for Patrons. It's important for me to keep my word.
I can completely understand how this situation is somehow unjust for someone trying to join Patreon, but not being able to do so because of non-compatible paying methods (how it's your case) or others issues. But I also have to care for my community because without them Minifantasy will not be possible.
Another reason is that manually handling the distribution of Patreon extras to non-patrons is very time-consuming, especially if I have to send every new exclusive content (4 - 6 new add-ons per month) to people that can't access the addons archive. The archive is built-in Patreon and supporters get access to it automatically. If I make exceptions and have a list of supporters outside Patreon I have to manually send the content to them, or I have to manage another distribution channel for them. I have tried it in the past and it just didn't work out for me. I'm the only person managing Minifantasy project and time management is one of the biggest challenges.
I know it's not the answer you wanted to read, and I want to apologize for that because I truly understand your position, but I have to be firm here. I'm sorry.
Maybe making a virtual debit card might be a solution for you to join Patreon. I don't know if that will work for you, but I know other Patrons have solved the issue that way.
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As for the outlines for the assets, all the most recent asset packs include outlines for constructions and other natural formations sticking out from the ground. I'm currently updating old packs too to keep up with the standard. This month I have updated Minifantasy - Forgotten Plains, so now the cliffs have the outline, and Minifantasy Towns, so now all the buildings in that pack have the outlines too.
Minifantasy - Farm is the next one on the list, it will be updated in the following couple of weeks together with Minifantasy - Desert. I hope it helps you in your Project :)
If you want to continue the conversation, you can PM me on Twitter @krishna_palacio anytime!
Hi Krishna! I am creating a game using your bundle, and its awesome. but I am missing something, i didnt open all asset packs so maybe you can help me, or tell me this is not created.
A "border" for like a forest. like in pokémon you got the big trees shaping the map. And stuff like this i am missing in your asset packs. you got the filling but not the border or something. But please tell me if I am wrong and where to find it. ( i got the whole bundle so)
Hope you got something for that :D! Great job nevertheless.
As you can see this tileset is part of the collection of addons for Minifantasy available on Patreon. Every month the Minifantasy community decides the theme of upcoming asset packs and other exclusive add-ons.
If you are interested, the minimum subscription of $3 includes instant access to the Patreon archive with 90+ add-ons to expand your Minifantasy collection, along with other good perks.
I publish a new asset pack every month. Every time a new asset pack is released the bundle price increases accordingly.
Buying the bundle doesn't give access to new releases. New asset packs published after purchasing the bundle have to be bought individually.
Another option to get newly released asset packs is through my Patreon. All my Patrons get a new asset pack every month at no extra cost, apart from the Patreon subscription, along with other perks.
If you have any other questions related to the bundle or the asset packs do not hesitate to ask me anytime.
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Hey, I just bought this pack and I see that the animations are divided between the characters themselves and the tools and the shadows and I have no clue where to begin and why is it like that? Do you have a version where they're already holding the tools and have shadows all in one png spritesheet?
Or at least some guide how to use "tool back" and "tool front" the animations are not clear at all. I'm surprised no one mentioned this already.
and where are the animations for walk, idle, etc?
Minifantasy is an ever-growing collection; I have been creating it for over 4 years, releasing a new asset pack every month since 2020. because of that character animations are being expanded through new pack releases as the collection grows. You can find the base humanoid characters, and all their basic animations (idle, walk, attack, dmg and die), in this free asset pack https://krishna-palacio.itch.io/minifantasy-creatures
Thanks for your feedback, I will consider adding a detailed explanation in the asset pack and options for each character already holding the different tools for ease of use.
Hi TajRizek,
Minifantasy is a modular collection. All the animations where the base characters (the "naked" humanoids included in this pack) use different tools or weapons are presented in separate layers to permit users an easy customization. By providing characters and tools separately, Minifantasy users can create their own custom characters (using the base humanoids as base) or change the shape of the tools or weapons to make their own versions.
As for the shadows, they come in a separate layer because some devs prefer to create their own shadows using different "in-engine" techniques instead of using the shadow sprites. Providing shadows separately offers more versatility for using the assets.
To build up the animations you have two options:
or
Question,. is it possible to become patreon without creditcard? Or can I do a 1 time payment of a year for example. and get access? I don't have a credit card and not bothering to get one. Any advice or some other agreement we can have? I see a few nice sprites in there...
Hey Woomek, unfortunately, as far as I know, Patreon only accept bank cards (also debit). You can subscribe monthly, or also yearly with a discount, but again, you will need a bank card for doing so :(
Can't I buy a few of them? I mean .. you created them haha :). Its because for example the wooden hut fits way more in the gamesetting i want to create, and it has black outlines. the farm does not so it's not really fitting the environment + player. (i made a combination of the regular player and the rogue) so it has black outlines. Is there any way we can arrange this or is this just a no no?
please make me happy :D
Romek
Hi Woomek, currently, Patreon exclusive content is only for Patreon supporters. All the content on Patreon has been created together with supporters thanks to voting monthly polls made with their suggestions. I make the compromise with my supporters of these assets being only available for Patrons. It's important for me to keep my word.
I can completely understand how this situation is somehow unjust for someone trying to join Patreon, but not being able to do so because of non-compatible paying methods (how it's your case) or others issues. But I also have to care for my community because without them Minifantasy will not be possible.
Another reason is that manually handling the distribution of Patreon extras to non-patrons is very time-consuming, especially if I have to send every new exclusive content (4 - 6 new add-ons per month) to people that can't access the addons archive. The archive is built-in Patreon and supporters get access to it automatically. If I make exceptions and have a list of supporters outside Patreon I have to manually send the content to them, or I have to manage another distribution channel for them. I have tried it in the past and it just didn't work out for me. I'm the only person managing Minifantasy project and time management is one of the biggest challenges.
I know it's not the answer you wanted to read, and I want to apologize for that because I truly understand your position, but I have to be firm here. I'm sorry.
Maybe making a virtual debit card might be a solution for you to join Patreon. I don't know if that will work for you, but I know other Patrons have solved the issue that way.
----
As for the outlines for the assets, all the most recent asset packs include outlines for constructions and other natural formations sticking out from the ground. I'm currently updating old packs too to keep up with the standard. This month I have updated Minifantasy - Forgotten Plains, so now the cliffs have the outline, and Minifantasy Towns, so now all the buildings in that pack have the outlines too.
Minifantasy - Farm is the next one on the list, it will be updated in the following couple of weeks together with Minifantasy - Desert. I hope it helps you in your Project :)
If you want to continue the conversation, you can PM me on Twitter @krishna_palacio anytime!
Hi Krishna! I am creating a game using your bundle, and its awesome. but I am missing something, i didnt open all asset packs so maybe you can help me, or tell me this is not created.
A "border" for like a forest. like in pokémon you got the big trees shaping the map. And stuff like this i am missing in your asset packs. you got the filling but not the border or something. But please tell me if I am wrong and where to find it. ( i got the whole bundle so)
Hope you got something for that :D! Great job nevertheless.
Hey Woomek! Thanks for your kind words :)
The assets you are looking for are these ones, right?
https://www.patreon.com/posts/exclusive-wall-56844400
As you can see this tileset is part of the collection of addons for Minifantasy available on Patreon. Every month the Minifantasy community decides the theme of upcoming asset packs and other exclusive add-ons.
If you are interested, the minimum subscription of $3 includes instant access to the Patreon archive with 90+ add-ons to expand your Minifantasy collection, along with other good perks.
Sorry for stupid questions, but: if i already bought complete bundle earlier (month ago), this content will be missing?
Hi Kotesto!
I publish a new asset pack every month. Every time a new asset pack is released the bundle price increases accordingly.
Buying the bundle doesn't give access to new releases. New asset packs published after purchasing the bundle have to be bought individually.
Another option to get newly released asset packs is through my Patreon. All my Patrons get a new asset pack every month at no extra cost, apart from the Patreon subscription, along with other perks.
If you have any other questions related to the bundle or the asset packs do not hesitate to ask me anytime.
Nice work!
Thanks Netherwave! I'm glad you like it :)