Viktoriya's Final Project

WeirdOwl 2021-07-21 16:49:32 UTC #1

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To check the game progress, see updates and news when the game hits Kickstarter, visit https://gamestormedu.com/gamestormers/
Not sure how to approach this properly, so starting a new topic here for my progress on the Art School's Final Project. I will be posting my progress, assets and world-building elements in the hopes of getting Marc's final blessing.

For the project I chose to work on a tabletop card game called Gamestormers, which (hopefully) will become a Kickstarter campaign somewhere next year. Currently the game designer is creating podcasts on how to design your own games, so if anyone is interested I can post a link to Youtube channel once that's up.

The world's theme is Ancient Rome+Steampunk mix. Elements of scifi and fantasy also included.

WeirdOwl 2021-07-21 16:51:41 UTC #2

First thing I designed card templates and card backs to make sure I have a good understanding of elements and a working template for the art.

Vonschlippe 2021-07-21 18:08:12 UTC #3

If anyone can "graduate" from Art School, it's you. You've put in the hard work, participated in so many streams, and implemented all the feedback you've received over time. You deserve to graduate - it's been a huge pleasure to see you evolve and grow as an artist, too.

Keep posting your final project here, I have no doubts you'll have something above and beyond the requested assignment. Get that diploma girl!

WeirdOwl 2021-07-21 20:14:44 UTC #4

Thank you for your encouragement Nico. You have been a great influence and support in the "growing" process. I hope it stays this way in the future. It's a long journey, best taken with good friends

And here's the first card I did.

Magic Potion Prop Design

Kaminamina 2021-07-23 06:53:21 UTC #5

GO VIKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
This is gorgeous work! You are inspiring

marc 2021-07-23 09:58:48 UTC #6

ohhhh heck yes! Ill be following this!

WeirdOwl 2021-07-23 13:09:40 UTC #7

Thanks Marc! Let me know if I am missing something in formatting or presentation or if you want to see any of the process breakdowns.

Otherwise, more cards!
Secret Passage Environment Design

Haunted Ship Environment Design

Monument Environment Design

HANDRO 2021-07-23 16:58:13 UTC #8

Hey @WeirdOwl, great stuff so far. Seeing all your stuff has me curious. is this an original Idea? I know you said its on its way to becoming a Kickstarter next year but I've never heard of this world if it has been around. Regardless this is some cool stuff.

One more question, how long have you been working on the project? like when did you fully decided to focus on creating assets or art for this project? Just curious since this seems well thought out.

WeirdOwl 2021-07-23 20:36:00 UTC #9

Hi @HANDRO thank you for your kind words and great questions.

The game itself (mechanics, rules, categories) is being developed by another person. The game designer approached me in April to get some art done for his project. He didn't have anything at that point and just voiced his only 2 desires: the game has to have Ancient Rome and Steampunk styles incorporated into it.
So during the negotiations I kind of became the art director developing the overall look, feel and style for the whole thing, I started with the card designs, then some illustrations, logo and cover were done last.
The game designer started a weekly podcast on how to design your own games where he does talk about this game, it's rules and development as well if you're interested https://www.facebook.com/gamestormedu
Like I mentioned before, I started this in April (although I don't work on it full-time) and have been chipping away at it slowly. My background is graphic design and I was a project manager for awhile, so I did come into this with some knowledge of how to approach large projects.

That being said, I do have to mention that for projects like this there's a lot of boring work that is not related to illustration: setup, project planning, timelines, testing, presentation assembly. Hope that helps.

WeirdOwl 2021-08-11 00:59:09 UTC #10

Updated art after feedback from Marc. Also new art and progress!

Robot Assistant Character Design

Sloane the Summoner Character Design

Discover a New World Environment Design

mau.wamp 2021-08-11 06:05:57 UTC #11

Damn, Viktoria!
Thats an awesome final project you are presenting here
As a big fan of (trading) card games (and obviously the art that comes along with it), your project really inspires me! It has such a professional feel to it, as if I could go to my local game store and just pick it up from the shelf.
I am really excited to see how far you'll go with it!
Thank you for sharing all this inspiring content!
Cheers,
Mau

WeirdOwl 2021-08-11 12:12:20 UTC #12

Thank you @mau.wamp! That is the goal actually, to get it in the game stores. The game will be playable and should hit kickstarter somewhere next year. 136 cards, playmats, instructions and all. Currently the developer is accepting beta-testers (in case you're interested) https://gamestormedu.com/gamestormers/

kokodakarth 2021-08-11 19:04:19 UTC #13

These are amazing! I can't wait to see the whole finished project! Wish you a lot of luck!

dangras-almeida 2021-08-19 05:51:50 UTC #14

These are SOOOOOO COOL!!!
Amazing work so far Viktoriya! Congrats! How much time investiment per week are you putting into this?

WeirdOwl 2021-09-14 14:19:42 UTC #15

Colonize Mars Environment Design

Spaceship Prop Design

Discover a Cure Prop Design

Spider Prop Design

mau.wamp 2021-09-14 15:42:20 UTC #16

Wow, wow, wow! Four more awesome pieces!
You went all out with that "little" prop I love the spaceship design and the composition on the Mech-Spider is really cool! Keep those awesome cards coming!

WeirdOwl 2021-09-14 15:57:52 UTC #17

Thank you! Those two gave my brain a sprain. Trying to combine elements for the ship and still make it look functional, then designing a spider in horror category without actually making him look scary was a test for my sanity.
I really appreciate you liking them.

HANDRO 2021-09-14 16:10:49 UTC #18

ok, alright, thats fine, ok...

really though the designs are so good. really like the aesthetic.

WeirdOwl 2021-09-14 17:33:23 UTC #19

thank you Handro!
Yeah, yeah, I'll do better next time. I hope

cedricgo 2021-09-19 21:20:31 UTC #20

Yes! The epic final project of an equally epic artist. It's crazy how far you've came in term of your art. And it's not like you were even bad in the first place, but the progress is impressive nonetheless. It's amazing and quite inspiring honestly. Im sure you have great things in front of you for your future as a artist