Sorry your browser is not supported!

You are using an outdated browser that does not support modern web technologies, in order to use this site please update to a new browser.

Browsers supported include Chrome, FireFox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer 10+ or Microsoft Edge.

2D All the way! / need help with my hud

Author
Message
Lukas W
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 5th Sep 2003
Location: Sweden
Posted: 17th Aug 2005 14:22
Link
hello, i really need help with my hud.

im currently rewriting a game of mine into dbpro source and i was hoping to upgrade the hud aswell.

below is the hud im currently using. my best shot, photoshop work. belive it or not

any improvements on this hud or a brand new one is greatly appreciated.
or just some tips to make it better and ill see what i can do about it


Back to top
Profile PM Email
NanoBrain
21
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 20th Jan 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Posted: 17th Aug 2005 21:38
Link
Lukas W,

I could say that your HUD is good or bad, but only in ignorance. Let me know what type of game you are making, and what its "feel" should be.


+NanoBrain+
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Cian Rice
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jun 2004
Location:
Posted: 18th Aug 2005 03:02
Link


What would you think when you see ammo? Its go to be an action game of some sorts like a shooter.

Anyways I'm guessing thats just a layout of the hud not the actual thing so yeah I'd say it would be pretty good.


My Blog Is Seriously Disturbing. Come and Be Disturbed!
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Lukas W
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 5th Sep 2003
Location: Sweden
Posted: 18th Aug 2005 14:11 Edited at: 18th Aug 2005 14:12
Link
actually, this is what the hud looks like - in game
i can defenitley say that 2d art is NOT my speciality.

the game is a Horror FPS, im rewriting my old 'Zombie Hunter' game.
from DBC to DBPro. with a few improvements on the engine. like adding Newton and dx9 shaders

sneak peak: (screenshot)


Back to top
Profile PM Email
NanoBrain
21
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 20th Jan 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Posted: 18th Aug 2005 21:26
Link
Lukas W,

You have stated what I needed to know, partially. What all needs to be included in the HUD? Just what is shown, or more?


+NanoBrain+
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Cian Rice
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jun 2004
Location:
Posted: 18th Aug 2005 21:40
Link


Honsetly Nanobrain use commonsense.

Anyways well then if 2D aint your cup of tea Lukas just make the hud very minimal in style and try to aim for like a half-life 2 esque feel for the huds.


My Blog Is Seriously Disturbing. Come and Be Disturbed!
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Dot Merix
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 15th Oct 2003
Location: Canada
Posted: 18th Aug 2005 21:44
Link
@Anime: Why isnt Nanobrain using common sense? Perhaps he thought that Lukas just hadnt finished the HUD, but provided an example of how his work looks in the game.

In any case, i dont see any problem with him asking if there should be additional options, perhaps a menu button, macro keys? Who knows.



WindowsXP Home(Service pack 2), Athlon XP 2400+(2.1Ghz), 1GIG Ram, Ati Radeon 9800Pro 128MB.
Back to top
Profile PM
Lukas W
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 5th Sep 2003
Location: Sweden
Posted: 18th Aug 2005 23:08 Edited at: 18th Aug 2005 23:27
Link
Quote: "just make the hud very minimal in style and try to aim for like a half-life 2 esque feel for the huds."

ill try and see what i can do. only my trial of photoshop CS is soon running out of days, and my photoshop elements wont start i guess ihave to go back to pain shop pro...hehe..

the game is horror, shooter.
what is on the screen will be
health> a health bar, text (or number) indicating the health in numerical form.
Ammo> Current ammo in clip, Total clips.
Stats> (to the very right) how many kills, how long time has passed since game started.
bottom> holds information about what weapon is selected. weapon name, weapon logo perhaps, weapon number, total ammo.

ill draw a sketch of my current thoughts.. hold on

edit,
ok i had to hurry, because i need to go to bed
but this is what it may look like if i can do this.
i was thinking maybe sort of metal themed.


Back to top
Profile PM Email
NanoBrain
21
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 20th Jan 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Posted: 19th Aug 2005 06:23 Edited at: 19th Aug 2005 06:44
Link
Lukas W,

Here is a thumbnail of the HUD I created for you. This is not the file I will give you. If you like it, I need to know how you wish to recieve it. Do you need each piece as a seperate image, equalling three images total(recommended). Or, do you wish for it in all to be in one high quality .bmp image? Note that the image below is a 50% compressed .jpg, therefore it is of lower quality and the words are not as crisp as should be.


Click for full view


+NanoBrain+
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Lukas W
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 5th Sep 2003
Location: Sweden
Posted: 19th Aug 2005 11:46
Link
wow, oh my god that is so perfect thanks a million! oh, and thats 50% less quality that is so awesome. i could never do anything as detailed as that. but i did found a nice tutorial on how to make wood textures. i learned alot from that one

i would like to have them in 3 separate images if that is allright.
because the player can switch resolution from 320x240 up to 1280x1024.
so if needed i can resize them when i get them

you could send them to my email, or you can post it here. its up to you thanks again


Back to top
Profile PM Email
NanoBrain
21
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 20th Jan 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Posted: 19th Aug 2005 13:01
Link
Lukas W,

I have emailed the images to you.


+NanoBrain+
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Lukas W
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 5th Sep 2003
Location: Sweden
Posted: 19th Aug 2005 13:24
Link
thank you. very much appreciated


Back to top
Profile PM Email
UnderLord
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 2nd Aug 2003
Location:
Posted: 31st Aug 2005 17:49
Link
Search the net for GIMP or GIMP 2 its a good software image editor free too also supports plugins for photoshop adobe ect! its great IMO and the fact its free is great too.

i think the website might be gimp.org but im not sure. google it.

When we talk to god, we're praying. When god talks to us, we're schizophrenic.
Back to top
Profile PM
Lukas W
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 5th Sep 2003
Location: Sweden
Posted: 3rd Sep 2005 20:50
Link
thanks ill try it out

Back to top
Profile PM Email
Megaton Cat
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 24th Aug 2003
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posted: 4th Sep 2005 06:18
Link
Aw, and I opened the thread thinking I could actually help someone.

Anyway, good luck with the game.


The future is here, and I can't afford it.
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Lukas W
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 5th Sep 2003
Location: Sweden
Posted: 4th Sep 2005 19:22 Edited at: 4th Sep 2005 19:23
Link
lol and thanks

edit,
by the way i need some new weapon models if you are interested

Back to top
Profile PM Email
Back to top

Login to post a reply

Server time is: 2026-07-08 15:13:24
Your offset time is: 2026-07-08 15:13:24