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Alistair Aitcheson
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Hi all. I'm working on designs for the bankers in my game "Greedy Bankers", which I'm making for iPhone/iPad. I plan to post up the different drawings of the bankers that I come up with, and would be very grateful to hear your feedback. The characters will pop up in various roles during the game, giving help and advice, acting as a "buddy" for the player, announcing the scores, and giving a bit of topical context to the game (which is a puzzler about smashing gems to make money). Any thoughts you have on the designs or the drawings would be fantastic  Here's one I drew today.  I'll post up more designs as I draw them. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and really appreciate it |
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Kramlack
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2010, 07:20:41 AM » |
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Switch the drink to a cigar, make him fatter, and have money popping out of the briefcase.
That's really all I got. Right now, he looks more like a fashionable man than a greedy banker, but that's just my opinion.
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jwk5
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2010, 07:46:32 AM » |
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Make his clothes greens, coppers, greys/silvers etc. (like the color of money). The purple makes him look like he's a 70's pimp.
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Alistair Aitcheson
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2010, 08:23:16 AM » |
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I really appreciate the feedback so far, and will try to incorporate it into my next drawings |
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Alistair Aitcheson
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2010, 08:26:22 AM » |
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Another design sketch I did, this time in biro on lined paper. There's supposed to be money flying out of the suitcase as he runs.  |
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Alistair Aitcheson
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2010, 09:52:11 AM » |
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Another concept drawing, this time taking a little inspiration from the Mad Men intro. Changed the suit colours and tried a new pose. Gave him a cigar and some banknotes. Does he look much like a banker yet? Next one I do I'll probably expand his waist a little!  |
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jwk5
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2010, 10:00:02 AM » |
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Much better! |
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2010, 10:08:28 AM » |
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I think you should round out some of the features, even if it is a design choice - "greed" is usually shown by a certain... plumpness, this being the same for most media representations of characters with that characteristic.
A prime example - The Penguin.
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Soulliard
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2010, 10:14:18 AM » |
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I dug up this image with a quick search, which I think represents the stereotypical greedy banker. I think a Monopoly-Man moustache would be a nice additional touch.  |
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Alistair Aitcheson
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2010, 11:54:54 AM » |
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Good point about the plumpness, AndroidScholar1 - I'll try drawing a more rotund banker next. Also, I love the image, Soulliard. Some really useful points of reference there.
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Kevin
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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2010, 12:44:19 PM » |
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I think you should round out some of the features, even if it is a design choice - "greed" is usually shown by a certain... plumpness, this being the same for most media representations of characters with that characteristic.
A prime example - The Penguin.
In addition to the whole plumpness thing, I associate greed with snobbishness. I'd go more for smug grin/smirk than friendly smile. Make his facial expression say "I'm better than you." |
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Alistair Aitcheson
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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2010, 03:44:47 PM » |
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That's a really good idea - I'll see what I can do |
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Alistair Aitcheson
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« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2010, 04:37:30 AM » |
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I've done another drawing today, this time a fat CEO. Does this look more like a greedy banker?  I really love the snobbery angle Kevin suggested, so I'll give that a try next |
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Kramlack
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« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2010, 07:00:42 AM » |
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Great design! It's come a long way since the first one.
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Alistair Aitcheson
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« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2010, 07:28:44 AM » |
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Great design! It's come a long way since the first one.
Thanks very much |
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Alistair Aitcheson
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« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2010, 07:29:31 AM » |
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Another greedy banker drawing. This one's giving a sharp kick up the backside to a well-known property mogul  |
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Alistair Aitcheson
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« Reply #16 on: December 15, 2010, 11:53:15 AM » |
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Another picture. This time he's getting robbed by one of the sneaky robbers, who also appear in the game  |
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Chris Whitman
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« Reply #17 on: December 15, 2010, 12:12:50 PM » |
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Love the designs!
If your game is about greedy bankers, I feel it should contain something related to dubious financial instruments.
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« Reply #18 on: December 15, 2010, 07:21:37 PM » |
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I really love your style! those look great |
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Alistair Aitcheson
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« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2010, 03:12:07 AM » |
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If your game is about greedy bankers, I feel it should contain something related to dubious financial instruments.
I like that idea - I wonder how I could represent that visually... I really love your style! those look great Many thanks |
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