Pokito's (aka FalconTrace) Art

[Pokito]

Hello everyone!

It's been quite a while since I've wanted to post this here--

I've taken on a hobby for animation and illustration in the last several years, and from half a year ago I started getting into gamedev on my free time too, I have an IP that I want to turn into a videogame.

I don't usually share much of this stuff, but I guess you guys would like it!

Here are some of the things I've done:




Hope you like my stuff!

PS: I hope I'm posting this correctly, I don't recall well if I'm doing it ok, I'd like to post more stuff, but I'm not sure if it's alright to post again to upload more pictures, or to write on the same post.

[Xero]

NICE!

[TheRedPriest]

Nice Senku!  They have a Yoshi's Island vibe going for them.

[Pokito]

Thanks, guys!! Yes, I try to go for lots of color and texture, I got those brushes some time ago and they're real fun to use!

Let me show you some more:

The last one here is an OC I'm using for my game, I'll upload stuff from that too later!

[TheRedPriest]

Very nice, looks good!

[Johncarllos]

I'm a big fan of the colored swaths in the background against white. The art itself is also very pastel and smooth. Gives me a real chill vibe.

[Pokito]

Thanks a lot, guys! I'm so glad that you liked it! Sorry for the late response-- work got in the way.

I’m working on this one that has Volnutt and Roll. I’ll make sure to post it soon when it’s finished.

Last summer I also started poking into code and started making a small videogame. I’ve got the basics at least functional enough, and now I’m starting to design my first level and enemies.

Hope you guys like it!

[Snare]

I like your Pearl and the symbology behind the three colors chosen as the splash against the white bg!

[Pokito]

I like your Pearl and the symbology behind the three colors chosen as the splash against the white bg!

Thanks, Snare! Yes, I liked how mysterious her character was along the series, and her having them in her color palette always led to a lot of speculation hehehe

[TheRedPriest]

Nice WIP.

[Pokito]

Thanks, Rez!

Could you guys see the video? I copy pasted just the link, but I'm not sure if it comes up like those dubious ones that suddenly appear.

[Snare]

It's a really nice model. I want to get into creative side of game making but I feel like I've missed my boat.

[TheRedPriest]

Just make a game dummy!

[Pokito]

It's a really nice model. I want to get into creative side of game making but I feel like I've missed my boat.

Thanks, Snare! You can always try new things, as long as they're fun to do and bring something positive to your life, I feel it's ok!

[Majikn]

Was going to ask how you got such a result out of only having started poking into code last year but then OH OF COURSE.

Still, I'm impressed. Most I've been able to do with code is blow the minds of my coworkers, none of whom understand programming, and I've barely evolved from using nested functions in excel to like actual VBA, Google Apps Script, and C#.

[Mikero]

Long time no see, but I love the work. Keep it up!

[Pokito]

Mikero! It's great to see you too! And thanks! ^_^

The stuff from the video is in-engine gameplay, you can already do that. Still, there's a long way to have it properly finished.

Back when the quarantine started, a cousin asked me to make a virtual gallery for her pupils' paintings, so that she could adapt her children's art school to something online. That project felt pretty free in terms of design, and I really enjoyed it. So then I really got the itch to make the step from 3D rendering and tours to making actual videogames. Eventually, I picked up a free course on basic programming.

It's been a process that I've enjoyed a lot, and I really want to see this in its finished form.

And really, thanks guys! I appreciate all your nice comments on my stuff, but mostly it's pretty cool to see lots of faces again!

[TheRedPriest]

Well, avatars anyway.  No one uses their actual face here.

[Snare]

It's kind of a trip. I was 12 when I met you.

You had your own little mboard and I liked to post there.

Now I am old and my plumbing don't work so good no more. We're all caught up!

[Pokito]

Wow, Snare! How cool that you remember that! I think it was called "The Netters" or something like that, hehehehe... Those were pretty fun times. I remember doing sprites, and a Megaman with fish-flaps LOL.

What are you saying, Rez? This is my real face! Proof:

[TheRedPriest]

It's kind of a trip. I was 12 when I met you.

You had your own little mboard and I liked to post there.

Now I am old and my plumbing don't work so good no more. We're all caught up!

That board was for adults, son.  I'm afraid I'm going to have to ban you from it.