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Fundz64 — My Little Ponybots ~ E-QUESTRIA

Published: 2013-06-19 11:12:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 26029; Favourites: 575; Downloads: 434
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Description "A retro-futuristic land in which robots blindly serve their pony creators.
However, the robots eventually rebel against their cruel dictators and leave them in search of a better life..."

After buying the latest album from Rainbow Rooted - Four's Fall Down, I fell in love with pretty much all the songs! One in paticular came to mind after I was browsing through my favorites~ I just had to take the opportunity to make this flash! Simple enough, but it brings back the retro-gamer in me... how i miss the 8-bit side-scrolling days!

I'm slowly getting better at this pixel-drawing thing! Even more so animating it!

Original artwork comes from =Tsitra360 's My Little Pony-bots

I simply pixelated and animated it

Song from Rainbow Rooted album's ' Four's Fall Down' (Bandcamp link)
E-Questria by Interrobang Pie (Youtube link)



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henke37 [2013-06-20 00:51:06 +0000 UTC]

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Don't be so modest about just "animating" it.

The animation is smooth for it's animation style. But I don't think that it was a wise decision to make the wings change so drastically each frame. Some nice alpha blending would have been a better decision there.

The selection of the base material is well done and they resonate well together, especially when factoring in the pixelated redrawing animation style.

However, the animation does not loop smoothly, the entire stage shakes a little at the end. Further more, you seem to have ignore the loading of the movie.

You should design the content so that the animation doesn't stagger while the music loads. Put the entire animation in a MC and put it on a two frame long timeline. Then use a looping event sound on frame two. Finally add a stop(); action on frame 2. This should let the animation load before the sound.

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henke37 In reply to henke37 [2013-06-21 20:14:53 +0000 UTC]

Base material refers to the original artwork and the music track. And with alpha blending I meant plain old semi-transparency, no animation.

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Fundz64 In reply to henke37 [2013-06-21 10:50:02 +0000 UTC]

First off, I apologize if what I wrote seemed too modest of me- I know i have a hell-load more to learn in animating before i can raise my pinky in the air.

Now as for your criticisms, they all have a very valid point. Let me just throw in my two cents on why i made it so:

-The wings
The reason they 'flip' suddenly is because I noticed on the original drawing, The wings are basically shards held in with some sort of colored static-megnetic force.  I imposed a kind of 'staggering lightning effect' to keep it constant. However, you're right on the fact they should have been blended in each frame a little better.

-The Base material
After playing countless hours years on the SNES and co., i noticed the art would have on average five different tones: A glow, a flat, a shade and two in-betweens. Personally, i think i messed up on placing them in consistency with the other ponies but since it was pixelated so greatly, i guess it didn't appear as much as i saw it.

-Smooth looping + Loading bar
I have no idea how the shaking frame came into.  I saved it on three different versions and they all seemed fixed. It must be something i didn't place right when I uploaded it on dA.  Even now, I modified the frames in flash and it still shows the glitch.  Again, the fact it's an pixelated game-spoof, I could get away from this, but I'm still trying to find out what went wrong.
And as for the loading bar, I was about to put in a basic progress bar but seeing the file is not that big compared to others, I decided to leave it out.  I would only put it in if the animation was more than 10MB.

Thanks for the critique,
I'll try my best to fix up those loose ends on the upcoming flash animation!

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CelestialRainicorn [2013-06-20 00:46:08 +0000 UTC]

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This is amazing! Seriously, I love everything about this. From the designing to the style to the background and the music all contained in one special container package of goodness.

First off you did a very good job emulating the style of this particular animation. It feels like and looks like a classical/retro video game of the 80's or 90's. The design of the mane 6 and the whole thing in general look odd but that works towards the advantage of giving this animation that retro feeling so it works well in actuality.

Secondly the music. I'm speechless about it because it's not good and well orchestrated but it's super catchy (I'm pretty sure everyone thinks of Megaman when they hear this soundtrack) It brings back classic nostalgia to many people which only adds to the charm. It's also very engaging and energetic. I feel like kicking some serious butt listening to this music and if this were an actual game it would definitely help out a lot. Regardless the music fits the atmosphere of this somewhat dark game and it works perfectly.

Overall this is a god-send and the only thing I can see to be improved is to make this an actual game.

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Tsitra360 [2020-05-12 00:34:26 +0000 UTC]

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MyDeviantArt2O18 In reply to Tsitra360 [2020-05-12 00:36:41 +0000 UTC]

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JordanMcFighter [2016-06-11 06:19:23 +0000 UTC]

wheres the start button?

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Cuteiemonster [2015-06-14 04:56:58 +0000 UTC]

OH HELL YEAH

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Rainbowcow69 [2015-04-24 09:11:48 +0000 UTC]

is it a game? like,WHERES THE START BUTTON?

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Dowlphin [2014-05-16 22:54:07 +0000 UTC]

Obvious, yet very clever pun, and the whole theme fits nicely.

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Fundz64 In reply to Dowlphin [2014-05-17 07:25:37 +0000 UTC]

thenk iew varee mouch!

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TheCatinatorX3 [2014-03-23 21:07:09 +0000 UTC]

You should create a real game from this. Each pony could have their own ability. You are already so amazing at creating the intro, and I think anyone would agree. You could ask Tsitra360 if they would be okay to plan out the game with you. Also, if you don't understand how to do the gaming coding stuff, just ask someone who's already made something like that Anyway.

Amazing WORK! ^^

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Fundz64 In reply to TheCatinatorX3 [2014-03-24 00:28:39 +0000 UTC]

gosh, I couldn't program a toaster if my life depended on it!

I'm sure Tsi wouldn't mind at all if someone spun off this silly idea of a game.
I know he was very amused when he saw this!

I might *eventually* get around to make a proper intro animation, but only time will tell-

Thanks a kajillion!

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TheCatinatorX3 In reply to Fundz64 [2014-03-24 00:51:58 +0000 UTC]

.^^. Yup! 

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sadler110 [2014-03-20 22:31:26 +0000 UTC]

how do you press start?

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Fundz64 In reply to sadler110 [2014-03-24 00:30:22 +0000 UTC]

(up), (down), (left), (left), (B), (B), (R1), (L3), (red), (n-pad UP), (square), (triangle), (Z), (down), (select)

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AV3NIR [2014-03-07 18:41:19 +0000 UTC]

HOW TO START?!

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Rubysenthisser [2014-03-07 07:45:49 +0000 UTC]

lol 

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shaduron [2014-03-06 22:40:32 +0000 UTC]

Someone please tell me this is an actual game.

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hayleo [2013-11-25 20:18:33 +0000 UTC]

Now I want to play but I can't!   

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glaciereagle [2013-09-02 01:52:10 +0000 UTC]

need to make a game with this song in it thousands would play it posible hundreds of tousands

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Doom-Tanker [2013-08-22 20:32:19 +0000 UTC]

Oh man, this is just epicness all around.  

I could see this being like an arcade beat 'em up/ shoot 'em up combo

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emmaaddyman [2013-08-18 00:31:16 +0000 UTC]

you should make this a game I'd play it!

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Fundz64 In reply to emmaaddyman [2013-08-18 00:48:37 +0000 UTC]

I should if I would
I would if i could
and i I would if I could!

but i agree this would be an awesome-sauce game!

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emmaaddyman In reply to Fundz64 [2013-09-08 23:44:36 +0000 UTC]

i may be able to help ill ask my friend to maybe try to make this a game deal?

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Fundz64 In reply to emmaaddyman [2013-09-09 01:58:57 +0000 UTC]

well by all means! Have at it broski!

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emmaaddyman In reply to Fundz64 [2013-09-09 02:03:44 +0000 UTC]

ok

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emmaaddyman In reply to Fundz64 [2013-08-18 01:04:16 +0000 UTC]

yes

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TeddyKelly07 [2013-08-02 19:08:20 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME

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ShakaiAdoptables [2013-07-21 23:18:32 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely love the music. 8-bit and game music is the real deal.

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glaciereagle [2013-07-20 19:04:20 +0000 UTC]

i can hear the remixes all ready

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glaciereagle [2013-07-20 15:39:59 +0000 UTC]

i cant find the start button XD

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Loyal-Rainbow [2013-07-16 22:21:07 +0000 UTC]

I was very impressed by this video dude hah, would you like me to let Interrobang Pie know that you've made this?

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Fundz64 In reply to Loyal-Rainbow [2013-07-17 04:50:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mang, glad you like it that much!

for telling InterrobangPie about this, By all means broski! I'd be honnored to know what he thinks about this!


also, if you can tell him, I would love to animate any more of his awesome chiptune music tracks for his youtube channel!

His chiptunes are really inspirationnal for me and most of my artworks!

It goes without say, i love your tracks too! If ever you need a pixelated animation as well, shoot me up a request!


*I'll be busy for the next month or so but after BronyCon, i'll be animating other little stuffs like these!

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Loyal-Rainbow In reply to Fundz64 [2013-07-18 00:00:46 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, I'll see what I can do over Skype


I'll be sure to tell him, I'm sure he'll love the idea.

Yes, they are great tracks, I never was good like him hah.

Thank you, I'll think about it for sure


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Fundz64 In reply to Loyal-Rainbow [2013-07-23 19:37:34 +0000 UTC]

Coolcool!
Hey, if you're feeling chatty yourself, I'd love to add you on Skype! I'm working on some chiptunes and I would loved to have some experienced musical tips and tricks!

My Skype is blueberrymatt

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Loyal-Rainbow In reply to Fundz64 [2013-07-24 00:35:42 +0000 UTC]

Believe it or not (Please don't hate me for this), I only give my Skype name to other Brony Musicians, I'm a shy guy to be honest. Sorry dude... But are notes just fine?

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Fundz64 In reply to Loyal-Rainbow [2013-07-24 04:40:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh you can ask me a request from any of my accounts! I normally use Skype to socialize and work up a funny conversation!

I don't mind f you feel too shy!
Tell ya what, if ever I strike fame from my crappy chiptunes, I'll come around and bother you again! how does that sound?

*you can notify me via note on dA, just be sure to give me a deadline so I don't unintentionally slack off!

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Loyal-Rainbow In reply to Fundz64 [2013-07-24 08:06:19 +0000 UTC]

Haha, you should see my notes; Tomb and I have randomness filling in them. I could do that with you on a note if you'd like hah

Well good I'm a shy guy in literal terms
That sounds good to me!

*sounds like a worthy motivation hah, that's how I work; give me a deadline to prevent slacking

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TalentlessAsh [2013-07-16 19:45:13 +0000 UTC]

Very nicely done, the animation is great for the most part albeit Twilight's mane shifting right to left as much as it is can be slightly off putting, but a fantastic job never the less!

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Fundz64 In reply to TalentlessAsh [2013-07-23 19:31:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
Yeah, I don't like that much either but I'll have to work on a more high def version of this.

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hoIograph [2013-07-15 00:39:38 +0000 UTC]

FORGET THIS I CAN'T EVEN FIND THE FREAKIN START BUTTON >
THIS STINKS

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Fundz64 In reply to hoIograph [2013-07-23 19:33:38 +0000 UTC]

Awnn... Soz!

I'll work on something a little more interactive next time! How about that? :3

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hoIograph In reply to Fundz64 [2013-07-23 22:46:31 +0000 UTC]

KAY

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ZimsSister [2013-07-14 04:55:12 +0000 UTC]

How do you push start?

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Fundz64 In reply to ZimsSister [2013-07-16 18:50:43 +0000 UTC]

You don't!

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ZimsSister In reply to Fundz64 [2013-07-17 01:52:29 +0000 UTC]

>

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hoIograph In reply to ZimsSister [2013-07-15 00:38:14 +0000 UTC]

ikr I cant even find the start button >

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xXSongTail In reply to hoIograph [2013-08-08 21:34:29 +0000 UTC]

It's not supposed to start..

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hoIograph In reply to xXSongTail [2013-08-08 23:15:49 +0000 UTC]

then you should put that in the description 'cause a lot of people think it is.

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