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	Duplicate of https://github.com/Tuxemon/Tuxemon/wiki/creating-creatures		Duplicate of https://github.com/Tuxemon/Tuxemon/wiki/creating-creatures

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	Duplicate of https://github.com/Tuxemon/Tuxemon/wiki/creating-creatures		Duplicate of https://github.com/Tuxemon/Tuxemon/wiki/creating-creatures

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	Sprites should ideally be done using the Tuxemon Default Palette ([http://www.tuxemon.org/files/Tuxemon.gpl download it as a GPL file]).		Sprites should ideally be done using the Tuxemon Default Palette ([http://www.tuxemon.org/files/Tuxemon.gpl download it as a GPL file]).

	https://camo.githubusercontent.com/ade59ce282fc46512b80e3a26980c095cd13d6e1/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f36436b4e5243392e706e67		<img src="https://camo.githubusercontent.com/ade59ce282fc46512b80e3a26980c095cd13d6e1/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f36436b4e5243392e706e67" />

	Alternatively, artwork colors can be converted to fit the Tuxemon palette by using the [https://github.com/ShadowApex/pysnesify PySNESify] utility, which will change each pixel color to its closest color available from the SNES/GBA era platforms.		Alternatively, artwork colors can be converted to fit the Tuxemon palette by using the [https://github.com/ShadowApex/pysnesify PySNESify] utility, which will change each pixel color to its closest color available from the SNES/GBA era platforms.

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	The smallest creatures should occupy about 40 by 40 pixels, with small-to-medium creatures occupying 48 by 48 and medium-to-large ones 56 by 56.		The smallest creatures should occupy about 40 by 40 pixels, with small-to-medium creatures occupying 48 by 48 and medium-to-large ones 56 by 56.

	~~[[File:~~http://tuxemon.referata.com/w/images/sizes.png~~\|frame\|none]]~~		<img src="http://tuxemon.referata.com/w/images/sizes.png" />

	The back sprite should fill about about the same amount of the canvas as the front sprite does. Generally, the back sprite is of the head and shoulders.		The back sprite should fill about about the same amount of the canvas as the front sprite does. Generally, the back sprite is of the head and shoulders.
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	The only edge that should be cut off is the bottom. For example, this sprite is incorrect because the left-hand-side is cut off:		The only edge that should be cut off is the bottom. For example, this sprite is incorrect because the left-hand-side is cut off:

	~~[[File:~~http://tuxemon.referata.com/w/images/Nemo01-back.png~~\|frame\|none]]~~		<img src="http://tuxemon.referata.com/w/images/Nemo01-back.png" />

	==== Tutorials ====		==== Tutorials ====
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	To test out your new creature in Tuxemon, you’ll need to use the [http://www.mapeditor.org Tiled map editor] to edit one of the existing maps in <code>resources/maps</code> and add an '''event action''' to add your new creature to your party! For more information on adding event actions and conditions to a map, check out the [https://github.com/Tuxemon/Tuxemon/wiki/map-editor-events Quests/Events] page.		To test out your new creature in Tuxemon, you’ll need to use the [http://www.mapeditor.org Tiled map editor] to edit one of the existing maps in <code>resources/maps</code> and add an '''event action''' to add your new creature to your party! For more information on adding event actions and conditions to a map, check out the [https://github.com/Tuxemon/Tuxemon/wiki/map-editor-events Quests/Events] page.

	~~[[File:~~http://www.tuxemon.org/images/wiki/tutorial/action_example.png~~\|frame\|none\|alt=\|caption get-monster]]~~		<img src="http://www.tuxemon.org/images/wiki/tutorial/action_example.png" />

	Now when you launch Tuxemon, get your newly created monster and enter combat to see them in action!		Now when you launch Tuxemon, get your newly created monster and enter combat to see them in action!

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	Upload the creature’s JSON file to the <code>resources/db/monster</code> folder and the creature’s four PNG sprites (two face sprites, front sprite, back sprite) to the <code>resources/gfx/sprites/battle</code> folder.		Upload the creature’s JSON file to the <code>resources/db/monster</code> folder and the creature’s four PNG sprites (two face sprites, front sprite, back sprite) to the <code>resources/gfx/sprites/battle</code> folder.

	To test out your new creature in Tuxemon, you’ll need to use the [http://www.mapeditor.org Tiled map editor] to edit one of the existing maps in <code>resources/maps</code> and add an '''event action''' to add your new creature to your party! For more information on adding event actions and conditions to a map, check out the [[map-editor-events\|Quests/Events]] page.		To test out your new creature in Tuxemon, you’ll need to use the [http://www.mapeditor.org Tiled map editor] to edit one of the existing maps in <code>resources/maps</code> and add an '''event action''' to add your new creature to your party! For more information on adding event actions and conditions to a map, check out the [https://github.com/Tuxemon/Tuxemon/wiki/map-editor-events Quests/Events] page.

	[[File:http://www.tuxemon.org/images/wiki/tutorial/action_example.png\|frame\|none\|alt=\|caption get-monster]]		[[File:http://www.tuxemon.org/images/wiki/tutorial/action_example.png\|frame\|none\|alt=\|caption get-monster]]

	Now when you launch Tuxemon, get your newly created monster and enter combat to see them in action!		Now when you launch Tuxemon, get your newly created monster and enter combat to see them in action!

Sanglorian at 05:59, 30 April 2016

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	Sprites should be saved as PNG files. Do not save them as JPG files: they will lose quality. The PNG format is a lossless image format that will make sure that your images do not degrade in quality when you save them.		Sprites should be saved as PNG files. Do not save them as JPG files: they will lose quality. The PNG format is a lossless image format that will make sure that your images do not degrade in quality when you save them.

			=== Software ===

			I recommend [http://www.aseprite.org/ Aseprite], but any painting program can be used.

			=== Battle Sprites (Front and Back Sprites) ===

			Front and back sprites are 64 by 64 pixels.

			'''Light Source:''' Upper left corner.

			'''Angle:''' The tuxemon should be facing the viewer, but at an angle so the left side of its body is also partly visible.

			'''Techniques:''' [http://www.yarrninja.com/pixeltutorial/chapter12.htm Sel-out], Minimal Dithering, No Anti-Aliasing

			'''Colour Palette:''' 16 colours selected from the palette, including white, almost-black and transparency.

			==== Sizes ====

			Although the total canvas is 64 by 64 pixels, only the largest tuxemon should fill up the entire space.

			The smallest creatures should occupy about 40 by 40 pixels, with small-to-medium creatures occupying 48 by 48 and medium-to-large ones 56 by 56.

			[[File:http://tuxemon.referata.com/w/images/sizes.png\|frame\|none]]

			The back sprite should fill about about the same amount of the canvas as the front sprite does. Generally, the back sprite is of the head and shoulders.

			The only edge that should be cut off is the bottom. For example, this sprite is incorrect because the left-hand-side is cut off:

			[[File:http://tuxemon.referata.com/w/images/Nemo01-back.png\|frame\|none]]

			==== Tutorials ====

			My preferred tutorial is:

			* [http://the-godlings-rapture.deviantart.com/art/Spriting-Fakemon-Tutorial-V-3-280927794 The-Godlings-Rapture]

			Other good ones include:

			* [http://blazeknight-94.deviantart.com/art/Fakemon-Tutorial-283276446 blazeknight-94’s]
			* [http://www.dragonflycave.com/recoloring.aspx Dragonfly Cave includes good basic skills on outlines, shading, etc.]
			* [http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=176686 Chesu’s spriting series]

			=== Face Sprites ===

			Face sprites are two frames of an animation, saved as two separate 24 by 24 pixel PNG files.

			The face should fill most of the canvas, regardless of the size of the tuxemon.

			The faces are animated, but it is okay for them to move by only a pixel or two. For example, to represent bobbing just move the image in the second sprite up by one pixel.

			Generally, sel-out is not necessary for an image this size. A uniform almost-black outline is fine.

			The light source, if one exists, should be by the top-left.

			Typically, the face is drawn as if the creature were facing directly ahead, but the same angle that is used in the sprites (facing the left of the viewer) is also acceptable.

			== Rules ==

			A tuxemon’s stats and other in-game rules are defined in a JSON text file in the game’s <code>resources/db/monster</code> folder.

			Tuxemon have a number of stats:

			* Type(s)<br />

			* ID<br />

			* Weight<br />

			* Attack*
			* Defense*
			* HP*
			* Special Attack Base*
			* Special Defense*
			* Speed*
			* XP Give Modifier<br />

			* XP Require Modifier

			* These stats also have a range of stat modifiers, to reflect how the stat changes as the creature levels ups.

			We haven’t set particular rules for stats yet. Just assign what you believe makes sense.

			=== Techniques ===

			We haven’t set particular rules for techniques yet. Just assign what you believe makes sense.

			== Other Details ==

			At the moment, we do not describe or create cries, body shapes, egg groups, etc., for tuxemon.

			On the wiki we do record a tuxemon’s “species name” - a word or two that describes an aspect of their nature. It is used in the format: “The X Tuxemon”, like “The Flame Tuxemon” or “The Dark Forest Tuxemon”.

			It’s okay for multiple tuxemon - even unrelated tuxemon - to have the same species name.

			== Distribution ==

			When you’ve created your tuxemon (or part of it), you should:

			* Upload any sprites and illustrations to the wiki
			* Post about it on a new thread in the forums

			You might also want to post it on [https://www.reddit.com/r/fakemon r/fakemon] or on DeviantArt. When I do this, I include a little link back to the project so we can promote Tuxemon.

			=== Directly adding them to the Tuxemon game ===

			Upload the creature’s JSON file to the <code>resources/db/monster</code> folder and the creature’s four PNG sprites (two face sprites, front sprite, back sprite) to the <code>resources/gfx/sprites/battle</code> folder.

			To test out your new creature in Tuxemon, you’ll need to use the [http://www.mapeditor.org Tiled map editor] to edit one of the existing maps in <code>resources/maps</code> and add an '''event action''' to add your new creature to your party! For more information on adding event actions and conditions to a map, check out the [[map-editor-events\|Quests/Events]] page.

			[[File:http://www.tuxemon.org/images/wiki/tutorial/action_example.png\|frame\|none\|alt=\|caption get-monster]]

			Now when you launch Tuxemon, get your newly created monster and enter combat to see them in action!

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	Sprites should ideally be done using the Tuxemon Default Palette ([http://www.tuxemon.org/files/Tuxemon.gpl download it as a GPL file]).		Sprites should ideally be done using the Tuxemon Default Palette ([http://www.tuxemon.org/files/Tuxemon.gpl download it as a GPL file]).

	~~[[File:~~https://camo.githubusercontent.com/ade59ce282fc46512b80e3a26980c095cd13d6e1/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f36436b4e5243392e706e67]]		https://camo.githubusercontent.com/ade59ce282fc46512b80e3a26980c095cd13d6e1/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f36436b4e5243392e706e67

	Alternatively, artwork colors can be converted to fit the Tuxemon palette by using the [https://github.com/ShadowApex/pysnesify PySNESify] utility, which will change each pixel color to its closest color available from the SNES/GBA era platforms.		Alternatively, artwork colors can be converted to fit the Tuxemon palette by using the [https://github.com/ShadowApex/pysnesify PySNESify] utility, which will change each pixel color to its closest color available from the SNES/GBA era platforms.

	Sprites should be saved as PNG files. Do not save them as JPG files: they will lose quality. The PNG format is a lossless image format that will make sure that your images do not degrade in quality when you save them.		Sprites should be saved as PNG files. Do not save them as JPG files: they will lose quality. The PNG format is a lossless image format that will make sure that your images do not degrade in quality when you save them.

Sanglorian at 05:56, 30 April 2016

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	Sprites should ideally be done using the Tuxemon Default Palette ([http://www.tuxemon.org/files/Tuxemon.gpl download it as a GPL file]).		Sprites should ideally be done using the Tuxemon Default Palette ([http://www.tuxemon.org/files/Tuxemon.gpl download it as a GPL file]).

	[[File:https://camo.githubusercontent.com/ade59ce282fc46512b80e3a26980c095cd13d6e1/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f36436b4e5243392e706e67~~\|frame\|none~~]]		[[File:https://camo.githubusercontent.com/ade59ce282fc46512b80e3a26980c095cd13d6e1/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f36436b4e5243392e706e67]]

	Alternatively, artwork colors can be converted to fit the Tuxemon palette by using the [https://github.com/ShadowApex/pysnesify PySNESify] utility, which will change each pixel color to its closest color available from the SNES/GBA era platforms.		Alternatively, artwork colors can be converted to fit the Tuxemon palette by using the [https://github.com/ShadowApex/pysnesify PySNESify] utility, which will change each pixel color to its closest color available from the SNES/GBA era platforms.

	Sprites should be saved as PNG files. Do not save them as JPG files: they will lose quality. The PNG format is a lossless image format that will make sure that your images do not degrade in quality when you save them.		Sprites should be saved as PNG files. Do not save them as JPG files: they will lose quality. The PNG format is a lossless image format that will make sure that your images do not degrade in quality when you save them.

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	== Sprites ==		== Sprites ==
	With enough time and practice, anyone can make sprites. There are many free and open source tools available that you can use for creating sprites. Many use [GIMP](https://www.gimp.org/) or [Aseprite](http://www.aseprite.org/), but even a basic paint program will work fine.		With enough time and practice, anyone can make sprites. Your first attempts at spriting may be met with criticism, but this criticism should be viewed constructively to help make your sprites better. Ignore the people who say "it's garbage" and take the advice of the others where you can. No one can sprite perfectly at first.

	Your first attempts at spriting may be met with criticism, but this criticism should be viewed constructively to help make your sprites better. Ignore the people who say "it's garbage" and take the advice of the others where you can. No one can sprite perfectly at first.

	Sprites should ideally be done using the Tuxemon Default Palette ([http://www.tuxemon.org/files/Tuxemon.gpl download it as a GPL file]).		Sprites should ideally be done using the Tuxemon Default Palette ([http://www.tuxemon.org/files/Tuxemon.gpl download it as a GPL file]).