tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384548895562991472.post2995313671176834067..comments2023-10-16T10:26:56.414-05:00Comments on EXONAUTS!: How are you using (or not using) art in your games?Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07997164906328234122noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384548895562991472.post-40090560785760812492014-08-22T10:36:44.660-05:002014-08-22T10:36:44.660-05:00flash cards with IMAGES 'liberated' from t...flash cards with IMAGES 'liberated' from the net ...<br />I believe this concept is what mmade<br />"Tomb of Horrors" and "Expedition to the Barrier Peaks" so endearing..Clovis Cithoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208194219083373456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384548895562991472.post-7374944203610345942014-08-20T00:01:07.029-05:002014-08-20T00:01:07.029-05:00Yeah, you've pretty much hit the nail on the h...Yeah, you've pretty much hit the nail on the head there Mal. I'm always torn about art since it can pretty much convey instantly what you want to get across. (Which can be challenging with scifi, sometimes.)<br /><br />Still, I don't want to take anything away from the players' experience. <br /><br />Art is definitely a double-edged lightsaber!Jay Exonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336829684749993354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384548895562991472.post-44317221283842191782014-08-19T23:49:15.638-05:002014-08-19T23:49:15.638-05:00Man, what I wouldn't do for my own art dept! T...Man, what I wouldn't do for my own art dept! That sounds awesome. Thank you for the kind words B.A., I'm still a ways off from putting art in, but I will definitely keep you're generous offer in mind!!Jay Exonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336829684749993354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384548895562991472.post-51537138552723225152014-08-19T23:49:06.472-05:002014-08-19T23:49:06.472-05:00I call those gaming props "flashcards" p...I call those gaming props "flashcards" pictures. They were the big selling point for the S-series D&D modals (Tome of Horrors, Barrier Peeks, etc.).<br /><br />Most of the people I play with like to use images they find online to represent their character, as well as to use flashcards to quickly show characters, devices, scenes, etc. without having to dump disruptions. Is an artist, I have a tendency to draw stuff that happens in-game.<br /><br />But I get what you are getting at: Should we supplement our imagination with game props (maps, miniatures, pictures, etc.), or should we just immerse ourselves in the theater of the mind?<br /><br />One minor issue with props is how they create a visual bias. For example, when people (who know if it) think of the Jabberwocky, they naturally get the image of John Tenniel's iconic wood graving of the creature. Such bias can ingrain people's perception of something presented is inaccurate. Much like the Eyes of Ibad (the blue eyes of Spice-users) form Dune. In the original books, they appeared as deep blue that masked the sclera, cornea and iris. But most people remember the luminous bright blue eyes that were seen in the movie and miniseries.Malcadonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111796978336546944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384548895562991472.post-89360889803508999042014-08-19T23:41:01.902-05:002014-08-19T23:41:01.902-05:00Interesting--so the art is used more to support an...Interesting--so the art is used more to support an existing description.Jay Exonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336829684749993354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384548895562991472.post-23386344127027749052014-08-19T20:33:34.906-05:002014-08-19T20:33:34.906-05:00I have/use lots of art.
Now, in the past it was v...I have/use lots of art.<br /><br />Now, in the past it was very easy to do. I went to an art High School (The High School of Art and Design), and an art college (The School of Visual Arts). Ya'know how some groups have that one cat who can draw really well? Well, all my players were that guy (And I'm not bad either).<br /><br />These days it's harder. My group has fewer artists (OK, none but me). I tend to use a lot of pics I find off the internet or massive photoshopping done by yours truly. When I can draw original art I do, but time constraints, er, constrain that option.<br /><br />That said, after reading this post and your previous one on Rad Astra, drop me an email. Maybe we can work something out. <br /><br />Stay spacy space cowboy!Adam Dicksteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04840144928096089178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3384548895562991472.post-25638376870531955872014-08-19T20:31:49.295-05:002014-08-19T20:31:49.295-05:00At the table, very rarely. Maybe a monster picture...At the table, very rarely. Maybe a monster picture, or an item if it's difficult to describe succinctly. Aside from that, it's usually theater of the mind. It isn't a matter of thinking it detracts from the game, but rather that it's rare that I find the perfect image. David The Archmagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649391406526258069noreply@blogger.com