Tyras Dev Blog

Thought it would be fun to do a quick speed pixel art video for...

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:33:41 -0400

Thought it would be fun to do a quick speed pixel art video for Tyras. So, here it is. Just showing off some skills (not much), and be sure to subscribe to the official Tyras channel.

Planning out the next map on my trusty whiteboard. Just jotting...

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 03:36:00 -0400

Planning out the next map on my trusty whiteboard. Just jotting down landmarks I want to be included.

Major Development Update

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 05:20:00 -0400

Major Development Update:

New major development update, see it now on the Sleepy Studios forums. Click the link above to see the finished Ravnguard Outskirts zone.

I’m still alive and here’s the first look at...

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 02:43:00 -0400

I’m still alive and here’s the first look at the work in progress entrance to Ravenguard. Done with outlining the massive map and now on to detail, this is the first section I’ve finished.

What's Going On

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:19:02 -0400

So there have been very few updates lately, but for good reason. I have been hard at work on the outskirts of Ravenguard and it is one massive map. My mapping process consists of basically outlining the entire thing with the biggest objects and paths, then filling in the detail, so right now the map is just about all done outlining, but is very blank.

So I’ve held back on the map previews, but what I can promise is that I will have a screenshot mega-update soon showing off a map I’m very proud of. Bare with me for now, and check out the other games Sleepy Studios has to offer at our website:

http://sleepystudios.com/

Been working on the wooded farmland that lies beyond the walls...

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:12:30 -0400

Been working on the wooded farmland that lies beyond the walls of Ravenguard. Still very early development…

Been a while, but I finally got the city of Ravenguard...

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:23:00 -0400

Been a while, but I finally got the city of Ravenguard completed. More info and screenshots can be found on the forums here: http://sleepystudios.com/showthread.php?tid=456

Another update showing the Ravenguard Inn. I currently have a...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:59:00 -0400

Another update showing the Ravenguard Inn. I currently have a quarter of the map detailed, still a lot to go…

A quick look at Ravenguard from the player’s perspective.

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:48:00 -0400

A quick look at Ravenguard from the player’s perspective.

The outline of Ravenguard is complete, now time to add in tons...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:12:45 -0400

The outline of Ravenguard is complete, now time to add in tons of detail that will slowly make me rip my hair out.

Getting some work done on the first major city. Here’s the...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Getting some work done on the first major city. Here’s the before and after of the market district. (Very zoomed out due to the extreme lack of detail)

Added some new tiles to display the punishments given to...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:32:00 -0400

Added some new tiles to display the punishments given to criminals in Ravenguard.

More additions. Added balconies, broken fences, lit windows,...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:50:10 -0400

More additions. Added balconies, broken fences, lit windows, awnings, and more garden plants.

A look at the new house tiles I’ll being using for the...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:57:00 -0400

A look at the new house tiles I’ll being using for the starting city.

A new chicken coop. Quick 10 minute pixel.

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

A new chicken coop. Quick 10 minute pixel.

Blog Update

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:50:00 -0400

Got a cleaner theme that works better with images (seeing as how most updates are images). Also deleted the about page for it served no real purpose. I’ll make one later when I’m bored.

Next thing is, I’m going to be posting more of simple updates here and major updates on the Sleepy Studios Forums. I will keep this blog more current as I post small changes and development stuff. Feel free to comment for I use pretty much all feedback to improve.

Follow, subscribe, whatever it is you do on Tumblr, and check back often for the most up-to-date development here as well as dev blogs on the Sleepy Studios Forums.

Working on edditting the new city tileset for my latest...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:35:32 -0400

Working on edditting the new city tileset for my latest graphical update. Boxes, pots, and barrels oh my!

Tree Update

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:20:07 -0400

New update for trees, fixing various shading issues and adding depth.

Trees!

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:05:00 -0400

Just finished up the first version of the new Tyras trees. Got lots of feedback on graphics, and the trees was the main complaint so I’ve completely redone the design. Still a work in progress.

Cliffs will come next.

The City of Ravenguard WIP

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:03:05 -0500

Currently working on the first major city of Tyras, Ravenguard. It’s my largest map so far and unlike Avian, all the graphics are done from scratch. Going to be a long process, but here’s a quick preview to show you some progress.

It’s zoomed out just to display the basic layout of the corner I’m working on right now. Not much detail yet, just getting buildings and natural areas outlined.

More coming soon.