WhackE Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 I wanted to do this sooner (3 weeks ago when the art was shown off) I was able to decompile the art to get a better look at it, so at least there's a good side to waiting. There's this weird rim lighting on the Nightvision tree that's been bugging me, it looks unnatural, I've seen it described as "plastic looking" and I have to agree, trees aren't typically shiny like this within the games art style, my other issue is the trunk of the tree being bland? I don't know how else to describe it? To me, It looks like some generic fantasy tree and just doesn't look very "Don't starve-y", and visually it looks like the tree was supposed to be bigger but was shrunk down? Like it was supposed to be the same size as the cawnival one but was shrunk is the best way I can describe that. I think the implication is that it's an ancient Spikey Tree given how it looks visually, and where you're supposed to plant it, I think the trunk would benefit visually if it looked more like Spikey Trees. But If I do have to say one positive thing the line art is really good, and I like how there are loose lines that taper coming of the leaves. Spoiler I hope at the very least my main issues get addressed, one, is the weird rim lighting on the Ancient Nightvision Tree and seed, remove that and the quality will instantly improve, and two the trunk could look more visually interesting. At the bare minimum please remove the Rim lighting. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshyds Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 Amazing art! i completely agree too. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creatorofswamps Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 Soledaen with you, the tree shouldn't shine like that Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radicaljoe Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 I like the idea of making it a sort of distant relative to the spiky tree. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackE Posted June 11, 2024 Author Share Posted June 11, 2024 1 minute ago, Radicaljoe said: I like the idea of making it a sort of distant relative to the spiky tree. Me too! I think they're already sort of implying that since it only grows on swamp turf. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waoling Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 I think the shine make the tree look distinct. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiko24 Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 4 hours ago, WhackE said: I wanted to do this sooner (3 weeks ago when the art was shown off) I was able to decompile the art to get a better look at it, so at least there's a good side to waiting. There's this weird rim lighting on the Nightvision tree that's been bugging me, it looks unnatural, I've seen it described as "plastic looking" and I have to agree, trees aren't typically shiny like this within the games art style, my other issue is the trunk of the tree being bland? I don't know how else to describe it? To me, It looks like some generic fantasy tree and just doesn't look very "Don't starve-y", and visually it looks like the tree was supposed to be bigger but was shrunk down? Like it was supposed to be the same size as the cawnival one but was shrunk is the best way I can describe that. I think the implication is that it's an ancient Spikey Tree given how it looks visually, and where you're supposed to plant it, I think the trunk would benefit visually if it looked more like Spikey Trees. But If I do have to say one positive thing the line art is really good, and I like how there are loose lines that taper coming of the leaves. Hide contents I hope at the very least my main issues get addressed, one, is the weird rim lighting on the Ancient Nightvision Tree and seed, remove that and the quality will instantly improve, and two the trunk could look more visually interesting. At the bare minimum please remove the Rim lighting. Would be amazing if there was a mod that changes the tree's texture to the other tree! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Variant Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 This was my issue with it too, I'm not big on the shine/lighting on it at all. I'm not really against the straight trunk, but I do prefer the more curved one. It's cute. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neu7ral Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 Looks neat! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakepeng99 Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 Yeah i will be honest yours looks way better. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty_Mentos Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 I think the idea of shine to it is that it's extra slimy or greasy or something, though they should convey that more for being a gross swamp tree than a pristine shiny spiky boy. Make it spooky and edgy kind of gross from swamp environment making it that way. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidyfoo Posted June 11, 2024 Share Posted June 11, 2024 I remember seeing it in the stream and thinking it looked like something out of one of Klei's other games. I don't really think it matches, but your concept definitely does. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antynomity Posted June 12, 2024 Share Posted June 12, 2024 Both of the trees look off imo. 9 hours ago, Squidyfoo said: I remember seeing it in the stream and thinking it looked like something out of one of Klei's other games. I don't really think it matches, but your concept definitely does. I thought of rotwood Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kehun Posted June 12, 2024 Share Posted June 12, 2024 YO LOL it's a new sprite right? On 6/11/2024 at 11:30 AM, WhackE said: I wanted to do this sooner (3 weeks ago when the art was shown off) I was able to decompile the art to get a better look at it, so at least there's a good side to waiting. There's this weird rim lighting on the Nightvision tree that's been bugging me, it looks unnatural, I've seen it described as "plastic looking" and I have to agree, trees aren't typically shiny like this within the games art style, my other issue is the trunk of the tree being bland? I don't know how else to describe it? To me, It looks like some generic fantasy tree and just doesn't look very "Don't starve-y", and visually it looks like the tree was supposed to be bigger but was shrunk down? Like it was supposed to be the same size as the cawnival one but was shrunk is the best way I can describe that. I think the implication is that it's an ancient Spikey Tree given how it looks visually, and where you're supposed to plant it, I think the trunk would benefit visually if it looked more like Spikey Trees. But If I do have to say one positive thing the line art is really good, and I like how there are loose lines that taper coming of the leaves. Reveal hidden contents I hope at the very least my main issues get addressed, one, is the weird rim lighting on the Ancient Nightvision Tree and seed, remove that and the quality will instantly improve, and two the trunk could look more visually interesting. At the bare minimum please remove the Rim lighting. New hotfix new tree Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackE Posted June 12, 2024 Author Share Posted June 12, 2024 38 minutes ago, kehun said: YO LOL it's a new sprite right? New hotfix new tree Yeah, quite honestly it's a huge improvement seeing it in game now, the rim lighting did make it look really out of place, seeing things in game VS. in the program can make a huge difference and you know, I'm not trying to pessimistic or look a gift horse on the mouth but. I still see some rim lighting on the spikes and vines (the fruits being shiny is fine that makes sense.). FrostyMentos mentioned the lighting might be to make it look "slimy or greasy" but that's honestly not what I see, and I feel like if that was the intention they would've done it differently. I'm still happy, it looks a lot better now. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/156911-late-art-critique-on-the-nightvision-tree/#findComment-1723863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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