Art Gallery Light's Designs - Cards, Drawings, and Fakemon
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This is actually nearly the same as Elesa from Legendary Treasures, which never actually saw competitive use. You could perhaps go with a searching the discard pile effect to differ from that card as well as warrant the "You can only use this card if" clause.
It does, however, look extremely nice.
It does, however, look extremely nice.
You're right, but I do have to respect the general layout, sadly; there's also that the upper half has smaller images, with smaller details which would be deformed by the text; the lower half, being larger, can support the text better while remaining somewhat recognizable.
But really, that art is so lovely, it shouldn't have any text on it.
Look at that. I'll see if I can add the discard pile to the effect.
The issue is that I feel that something like Elesa wouldn't be as successful in its metagame as it would in LD (since it doesn't rely on tools like LD does) but I fear that it would be somewhat overpowered in LD; think about, for example, Trendy Bag, Gardevoir, Meowstic, Kirlia, and others; with any of them, being able to simply get 3 Tools each turn (as long as you have the card, of course, but I understand such things are common in the current metagame) would be devastating; so shopping trip (for which I was inspired by Good Manners), is a great boost if you're in a bad position, but you can't use it all the time.
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A few new cards; they're not from any set in particular, but they're made in LD style because I just love it too much.
Porygon
Porygon2
Porygon-Z
Venonat
Light Venomoth
Light Luvdisc (spoilers by TGK)
Light Jumpluff
Light Mismagius
Scatterbug
Light Spewpa
Light Vivillon
Porygon
Porygon2
Porygon-Z
Venonat
Light Venomoth
Light Luvdisc (spoilers by TGK)
Light Jumpluff
Light Mismagius
Scatterbug
Light Spewpa
Light Vivillon
Since GF kindly gave me Alola ninetales right on my vacation, I didn't need to wait to make a card for her, which is great news.
The bad news is that by trying to try a new style I found I'd like to master for school (and finding that ninetales isn't a good thing to try it on, but managing to get something decent regardless) and running my frozen mafia game, I didn't have enough time to make vulpix; the card is done, but the illustration isn't, and probably won't be for a while. But I'll do it when I have the time, I won't leave her without a card.
The bad news is that by trying to try a new style I found I'd like to master for school (and finding that ninetales isn't a good thing to try it on, but managing to get something decent regardless) and running my frozen mafia game, I didn't have enough time to make vulpix; the card is done, but the illustration isn't, and probably won't be for a while. But I'll do it when I have the time, I won't leave her without a card.
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Here's something I did while, admittedly, goofing around.
All these rumors of Z-forms for sun and moon got me to think about ash-greninja; the idea of your bond with your special pokemon (disregarding the more generic mega evolution) making them visibly stronger is very compelling (and also disregarding the obvious cop-out of "it only happened once before, ever" and that it happened with some random greninja and not pikachu); I still hold that it will likely not happen in the games due to the logistics involved, but it is very interesting in the "pokemon world" perspective.
So then, I got to think "how would be my synchro-evolution pokemon?"; it's a good exercise, because it makes you think about what defines you and can be incorporated on a pokemon, and also on the pokemon, on how you can modify it just very slightly to match some amount of that, and I came up with these:
It wasn't easy; ash-greninja, for example, seems to have:
1- a change on the chest's color distribution to match ash's
2-a giant water shuriken on its back
3-a color-changed crest
4-beard-like formations on its cheeks, resembling ash's hair.
It doesn't take much to see that that's very little to work with, when applied to other pokemon. It seems to be mostly about changing colors around and adding just something little; very hard to do, and I feel I went overboard with gardevoir, and I didn't do enough with ninetales, but anyway, I'm sure that so few things changed in greninja because it was only meant to be a one-time thing, so they didn't need to have many pokemon redesigned to match their trainers.
Both were hard to do, because I find them so perfect, there was little I could do to "improve" them; ninetales in particular gave me very little to work with, something I had seen already when I drew her for her card.
I should point out, before anyone points to my avatar, that I love capes, I always have, since I was very little. So naturally, they were the first thing I thought to add as greninja's shuriken replacement. Sadly, I couldn't find a way to add a tiara-like thing to ninetales; I feel that "just" cape+tiara are a good enough heuristic to apply to any pokemon I could possibly want to design as a synchro evolution (which in the end, seems the solution to the logistics issue; to think it around a fixed set of changes that are about you, rather than simply what you're wearing or how you have your hair, since you can potentially change that).
All these rumors of Z-forms for sun and moon got me to think about ash-greninja; the idea of your bond with your special pokemon (disregarding the more generic mega evolution) making them visibly stronger is very compelling (and also disregarding the obvious cop-out of "it only happened once before, ever" and that it happened with some random greninja and not pikachu); I still hold that it will likely not happen in the games due to the logistics involved, but it is very interesting in the "pokemon world" perspective.
So then, I got to think "how would be my synchro-evolution pokemon?"; it's a good exercise, because it makes you think about what defines you and can be incorporated on a pokemon, and also on the pokemon, on how you can modify it just very slightly to match some amount of that, and I came up with these:
It wasn't easy; ash-greninja, for example, seems to have:
1- a change on the chest's color distribution to match ash's
2-a giant water shuriken on its back
3-a color-changed crest
4-beard-like formations on its cheeks, resembling ash's hair.
It doesn't take much to see that that's very little to work with, when applied to other pokemon. It seems to be mostly about changing colors around and adding just something little; very hard to do, and I feel I went overboard with gardevoir, and I didn't do enough with ninetales, but anyway, I'm sure that so few things changed in greninja because it was only meant to be a one-time thing, so they didn't need to have many pokemon redesigned to match their trainers.
Both were hard to do, because I find them so perfect, there was little I could do to "improve" them; ninetales in particular gave me very little to work with, something I had seen already when I drew her for her card.
I should point out, before anyone points to my avatar, that I love capes, I always have, since I was very little. So naturally, they were the first thing I thought to add as greninja's shuriken replacement. Sadly, I couldn't find a way to add a tiara-like thing to ninetales; I feel that "just" cape+tiara are a good enough heuristic to apply to any pokemon I could possibly want to design as a synchro evolution (which in the end, seems the solution to the logistics issue; to think it around a fixed set of changes that are about you, rather than simply what you're wearing or how you have your hair, since you can potentially change that).
Well, I said I wouldn't leave Vulpix without a card, and I didn't.
I also updated Ninetales; I'm so glad they went with "alolan" instead of making up some symbol.
And, I normally wouldn't bring this without the full line, but who knows when I might get around to do the illustration; besides, I'd like to take my time for it.
I also updated Ninetales; I'm so glad they went with "alolan" instead of making up some symbol.
And, I normally wouldn't bring this without the full line, but who knows when I might get around to do the illustration; besides, I'd like to take my time for it.
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I'm still a little bogged down with school, but I haven't stopped coming up with a few new ideas... much to my already-bloated to-do list's bloating.
But I could use some criticism about this one in particular; a few days ago, watching an LP of alpha sapphire, I noticed the T-shirts the "Young Couple" trainer class wears, with an adorable drawing of one luvdisc each that seem to be kissing, and I had an idea.
This idea, specifically.
The idea is that there are two luvdisc, let's call them "left" and "right", with this ability, and each has an attack that works better when the other luvdisc is alongside them (originally it was going to be two attacks, but I couldn't because of space issues, and I can't extend too much the attack text because of that either). So far my best options are:
I know, it's a bit gimmicky, but what do you expect of something that came to me because of a cute T-shirt? anyway, I wonder how can I make this work; I tried to make Couples' Pump not too strong, and as much as I like Love Wins, I feel it might be a little too powerful, but it's my first foray in messing with prizes, and I do like that kind of effects. Apparently I can't make it so they have two attacks and one works independently of the second active pokemon, which would be the best, either.
Another issue that comes up is if I need to name the luvdiscs differently, so I can't pick a more powerful luvdisc and get a powerful 2-for-1 combo in active pokemon attacks.
If nothing of this works, how could I make Sweethearts useful? I really like the idea, so I'd like to use it, but it loses some potential with only one attack each; I'm essentially using a very convoluted way to get... two attacks in my active pokemon, spending at least 4 cards of my deck, if not 6 or 8.
But I could use some criticism about this one in particular; a few days ago, watching an LP of alpha sapphire, I noticed the T-shirts the "Young Couple" trainer class wears, with an adorable drawing of one luvdisc each that seem to be kissing, and I had an idea.
This idea, specifically.
The idea is that there are two luvdisc, let's call them "left" and "right", with this ability, and each has an attack that works better when the other luvdisc is alongside them (originally it was going to be two attacks, but I couldn't because of space issues, and I can't extend too much the attack text because of that either). So far my best options are:
I know, it's a bit gimmicky, but what do you expect of something that came to me because of a cute T-shirt? anyway, I wonder how can I make this work; I tried to make Couples' Pump not too strong, and as much as I like Love Wins, I feel it might be a little too powerful, but it's my first foray in messing with prizes, and I do like that kind of effects. Apparently I can't make it so they have two attacks and one works independently of the second active pokemon, which would be the best, either.
Another issue that comes up is if I need to name the luvdiscs differently, so I can't pick a more powerful luvdisc and get a powerful 2-for-1 combo in active pokemon attacks.
If nothing of this works, how could I make Sweethearts useful? I really like the idea, so I'd like to use it, but it loses some potential with only one attack each; I'm essentially using a very convoluted way to get... two attacks in my active pokemon, spending at least 4 cards of my deck, if not 6 or 8.
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Yes, well, I'll take it you liked the idea, but I couldn't solve those issues, so to the bin it goes, at least for now.
In other news, Luminous Dreams is dead. So sad.
In other, other news, remember when I said long ago that I was planning two mini-sets, which eventually became LD? well, I reconsidered. I admit that in the first one in particular there are some... odd choices, but I really didn't know where to get those, and I wanted an equal number of cards on each. It got... weird.
The first one will be about the stage, following part of LD; the second one will be about grace and beauty, following... also LD, what a surprise. I'll have more news shortly.
In other news, Luminous Dreams is dead. So sad.
In other, other news, remember when I said long ago that I was planning two mini-sets, which eventually became LD? well, I reconsidered. I admit that in the first one in particular there are some... odd choices, but I really didn't know where to get those, and I wanted an equal number of cards on each. It got... weird.
The first one will be about the stage, following part of LD; the second one will be about grace and beauty, following... also LD, what a surprise. I'll have more news shortly.
Here's a teaser of the first set, just finished:
Some day I'll have to figure out what the hell I can do to make the links in this thread actually remain functional. Nothing works now.
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The flavour there (including, and especially, the flavour text!) is brilliant, as I'd expect from you, Light. The Pikachu hate is a take on Mimikyu that I haven't seen before (and tbh I really like putting the electric rat in its place :L).
The Ability wording feels a bit off, but I also think trying to fix it would only make it really difficult to understand, whereas rn it's worded very understandably. I guess if you wanted to make it closer to XY wording (though, again, I don't think it's by any means necessary), you could go with this:
I do wonder, also, whether the card is named "Mimikyu", "Pikachu", or "Mimikyu Pikachu", for the 4-of rule and mechanics such as this card's own Ability. FOr instance, would it activate if your opponent has another of this card on their Bench, since technically its name does contain "Pikachu"? Or is the text in red not counted in the name? As a general rule, all text in that portion of the card has always been part of the name afaik, the exception being levels (including Lv. X) in the DPPt era, but ofc you could really do whatever you want here––they're your rules––so I'm curious as to how you'd go about that.
The Ability wording feels a bit off, but I also think trying to fix it would only make it really difficult to understand, whereas rn it's worded very understandably. I guess if you wanted to make it closer to XY wording (though, again, I don't think it's by any means necessary), you could go with this:
Once during your turn (before your attack), if your opponent has any Benched Pokémon with Pikachu in its name, you may put this Pokémon and all cards attached to it onto your opponent's Bench. (Any attached cards, damage counters, Special Conditions, turns in play, and any other effects remain on this Pokémon.) (You may still attach cards to this Pokémon as if it were on your Bench.) At any time during your turn (before your attack), before 1 of your Benched Pokémon becomes your Active Pokémon, you may put this Pokémon and all cards attached to it onto your Bench and have this Pokémon become your Active Pokémon instead. (Any attached cards, damage counters, Special Conditions, turns in play, and any other effects remain on this Pokémon.)
[References: Captivating Poké Puff, Ninja Boy, Robo Substitute]
I do wonder, also, whether the card is named "Mimikyu", "Pikachu", or "
Thank you kindly.
I thought that take was obvious, really; I was surprised when everyone was swooning over little poor mimikyu who only wants to have friends while they ignore that he's basically taking over someone else's identity to do that. That's simply too creepy to ignore; they probably watch All about Eve and root for Eve. I don't particularly like mimikyu, but its design is spot on, and it fit the stage theme I was going for, although in sort of the opposite direction.
Goodness, it's even more complicated than I thought. I think I'll go with the inaccurate version just this once; there's probably not enough space in the card for even just that ability. I wish there was a way to say "this pokemon? you can put it in your opponent's bench as if it was your own if there's a pikachu there. now play." without specifying so much secondary stuff.
I admit I hadn't thought of that. Hmm... Of course the card is really mimikyu, not pikachu; the idea of a mimikyu card that could also double as a pikachu card is certainly tempting, but that would require an ability and then... that card would be useless.
No, the pikachu was supposed to be an aesthetic thing, mimikyu itself "correcting" its own card, but if it alters the mechanics it will have to go. It's fixed now.
Another idea would be a "pikachu" card that's actually mimikyu, with an ability that says it can only be in play as long as another pikachu card isn't in play.
So many ideas with this concept, I swear; this card was like three at one point in time. Too bad most would require long, long explanations.
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I bring to you today... another teaser.
Here's the link in case Drive decides to not play nice.
I've been wanting to make the logos for each set, but... they're so horrible; I can't find anything to hold on to in the PTCGs hyper-complicated, compact, thick and flashy logos; even the one I made for Luminous Dreams was bad, I just kept it because I had already made it.
I don't know; I'd like to have them before I release the sets, but at this pace I might have to do without them.
Here's the link in case Drive decides to not play nice.
I've been wanting to make the logos for each set, but... they're so horrible; I can't find anything to hold on to in the PTCGs hyper-complicated, compact, thick and flashy logos; even the one I made for Luminous Dreams was bad, I just kept it because I had already made it.
I don't know; I'd like to have them before I release the sets, but at this pace I might have to do without them.
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I know, it's because I don't usually have pokemon with such short abilities and moves.
I designed the blank with the ability as close to the frame as possible so I can write more, but in rare cases like this it will look unbalanced; the ability's position is fixed, while the moves need more flexibility. I won't change it, really, since this is just an outlier.
Your photobucket url's are dead prof, unless it's their issue which could very well be, they are pretty useless. 
Your photobucket url's are dead prof, unless it's their issue which could very well be, they are pretty useless.
You mean the old ones, right? yes, I deleted them all because photobucket doesn't let me replace things after I divided LD, and Gdrive, which does, doesn't let me use the links as images. It's all a big mess, I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
I was going to wait a bit more in case I did something about the set logos before posting the lists, but why not now? I had to do it sooner or later.
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Here's one more card. It was about time.
Yes, not only did I made Popplio not so goofy-looking, but I also made her adorable, inspired by Brittney Lee's gorgeous illustrations for Part of Their World. I need to work more in this style.
Also, now that the setlists are out, is there something I'm missing? I tried to keep them both at the same amount of cards, but there's a disproportionately low number of pokemon that are somehow connected to entertainment and art, and pokemon that are just elegant and regal (hence things like Espurr and Misdreavus on Shining Spotlights).
I'd also like to consider a third set, maybe, but I don't know what it could be and have; I already exhausted pretty much everything I wanted to do with my own cards, and then some more.
Yes, not only did I made Popplio not so goofy-looking, but I also made her adorable, inspired by Brittney Lee's gorgeous illustrations for Part of Their World. I need to work more in this style.
Also, now that the setlists are out, is there something I'm missing? I tried to keep them both at the same amount of cards, but there's a disproportionately low number of pokemon that are somehow connected to entertainment and art, and pokemon that are just elegant and regal (hence things like Espurr and Misdreavus on Shining Spotlights).
I'd also like to consider a third set, maybe, but I don't know what it could be and have; I already exhausted pretty much everything I wanted to do with my own cards, and then some more.
My hands hurt too much to paint today, so I did something else, something easy. Just to clarify, this one is not part of either set.
Before the thought arises, yes, it is inspired by that great take from The Lost World. The image is wider and more expansive, originally, but I had to reframe it really close because the holo effect is too overwhelming; it isn't the first time it has happened, either; I'm not happy.
There's also that the dragon type blank is too light; this image deserves something with more punch.
Before the thought arises, yes, it is inspired by that great take from The Lost World. The image is wider and more expansive, originally, but I had to reframe it really close because the holo effect is too overwhelming; it isn't the first time it has happened, either; I'm not happy.
There's also that the dragon type blank is too light; this image deserves something with more punch.