Deadnaiadd - Art and TTRPG stuff!

 1 Minute Warmup Sketches - For this weeks life drawing lesson i did something different to usual, as my right hand was in a bit of pain due to an injury i decided to switch to using my non dominant left hand for this lesson. Immediately upon doing this the biggest thing i noticed was the shakiness of my lines and how difficult it was to get those scaffolds down, however despite it looking more messy, i actually found i was able to work more gesturally than i normally would. I struggled at first but after the exercise where we focused more on negative space and the shapes of the body as a whole, i decided to take a different approach to how i constructed my figures. I ignored the scaffold and tried to focus more on making larger marks, blocking out the negative space which was much easier than trying to make all the tiny details.  5 Minute Sketches - I continued with this method of looking at the general shapes and gesture of the figure still using my left hand and actually fo...

 What is GAD? The NHS(n.d.) definition of anxiety (also known as Generalized anxiety disorder) is a mental health condition that causes excessive levels of stress and panic towards a range of causes. Those who deal with GAD may experience symptoms such as feeling tense, lightheaded or dizzy, heart palpitations, restlessness, depression, difficulty sleeping, and even stomach issues (NHS n.d.). GAD sets itself apart from just the usual feeling of worry as it is something that is a near constant in the individuals life and impacts them in a way that is much more severe than usual. It may impact their ability to socialize, do certain things they enjoy, and in some cases might cause them to isolate themselves all together. There are many subsections of the mental health bracket of anxiety, some of these disorders being Generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Social anxiety disorder, and other phobia related anxieties (NIMH n.d.). In the case of our game, our main character suffers...

 As a team we decided to put all of our work together onto an art station as this is a great way that industry professionals can both post their work and interact with others in their field, here is the link to our artstation page - Our page https://www.artstation.com/lunamothstudios

Teamwork - Initially, when we were first sorted into our groups i felt a lot of anxiety being around new people and working on a project together, i worried that i would disappoint my team or let them down with my work, and this really made me stress about this project. However i found that my team and i ended up working really well together, i enjoyed working collaboratively and i feel a great sense of pride in the work we have created as a team. It made me feel more confident in my own abilities too, getting feedback and bouncing ideas off of each other to help us figure out the direction the project was going to go in and what was required of each of us to work towards our end goal. I was supported and i tried to help support everyone equally and in the end i found i really truly enjoyed working with my team and I'm very glad i was pushed out of my comfort zone. As for my role as the 2D lead i thought it was nice being able to look into and develop the visual style of the game, ...

What software/hardware are you using? Why? Kenny [Environment artist] - Software - Firealpaca Hardware - Pc and Graphics tablet Personally I used Firealpaca due to the fact it is both free and runs the best on my PC, as all of our project will be digital art based, the fact i can make digital files that then can be utilized by all team members is really important to me. Firealpaca also can make PNG files which is what Ren'Py requires to be uploaded. Niamh [Character artist] - Software - Clip studio Paint Hardware - Pc and Graphics tablet Seb [Director] - Software - Photoshop Hardware - Pc and Graphics tablet Nathan [Script writer] -  Software - Procreate Hardware - IPad Pantelis [Concept artist] - Software - Procreate Hardware - IPad Are you all using the same software/hardware? Although we arent using all the same software, we are able to make the same file types and sizes across all of the softwares, on top of this all of the hardware we use can be used to make digital art on. Ho...

 Registered designs Registered designs help protect the visual appearance of a product granting the creator exclusive rights to commercialize their product without risk of reproductions. Unlike a copyright it is something that requires a fee and also requires you to apply online to the Intellectual property office to register your design. You must include all details regarding your design including sketches, illustrations and product notes before your product can be approved to be registered. In total, a registered design in the UK lasts 15 years, and up to 25 upon topping up the payment, that being anywhere form £50 to £150 depending  on how many products you wish to register..( GOV.UK 2025) When registering a design there are a few things to consider, registered designs do not cover unoriginal or common elements such as simple clothing designs or colours, offensive material, likenesses to people that weren't approved by the individual, and any protected flags.( GOV.UK 2025) ...

Here is the non disclosure agreement we made as a team. Non-Disclosure Agreement  This Non-Disclosure Agreement is made as of 2024 by and between:  Nottingham Trent University, a university registered in England at 50 Shakespeare St, Nottingham NG1 4FQ  (the Recipient)  and  Nostalgia Studios, a studio company registered in England at 6-10 Convent St, Nottingham NG1 3LL  (the Discloser)  The Discloser intends to disclose information (the Confidential Information) to the Recipient for the purpose of discussing the possibility of collaborating on projects related to game development (the Purpose).  The Recipient undertakes not to use the Confidential Information for any purpose except the Purpose, without first obtaining the written agreement of the Discloser.  The Recipient undertakes to keep the Confidential Information secure and not to disclose it to any third party except to its employees and professional advisers who need to know the same...