08-01-2011, 06:25 AM
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Golden Axe (Master System)
Playable Character
![[Image: jtEqf.png]](/image.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FjtEqf.png&hash=068871ed555c1e63fbc541de162bbd19)
![[Image: baQJt.png]](/image.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbaQJt.png&hash=72708260c0d83426e4c2c54b1b7719c9)
Golden Axe is a bit screwy due to the fact that there are hardly any sprites, all the characters use the background tiles (the only way to have large characters without sprite flicker). Even the palette is screwy too.
Toxic Crusaders (Genesis)
Playable Characters
![[Image: N0u5G.png]](/image.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FN0u5G.png&hash=f87e23f203070412432a2f2f3344c788)
![[Image: J02rz.png]](/image.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJ02rz.png&hash=86b21d2f82555d4c66f027faadb9e7d3)
This game is so dull to play and times absolutely unfair (pixel perfect platforms with dodgy jumping mechanics in a beat em up?).
Tiny Toon Adventures 3 (Genesis)
Enemies and Bosses
![[Image: vQ0VZ.png]](/image.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvQ0VZ.png&hash=f142932078787321254902a070287cea)
I believe some of the sprites here are unused since I didn't see them in game.
I know that this is a long post, it's just that these are thoughts going around my head.
Lately I have been a bit poorly and stressed (actually if you want to be honest, for a good few years) and well its getting worse. So I've been thinking of ways of finding the causes of stress and while I've still got a long way to go, I did find one that is close to home. The main problem is that I have too much responsiblity of sprite ripping especially the Sega side. No, I'm not saying that there aren't any Genesis rippers at all. In fact Techokami and ElecticOmega are actually better than me in terms of skill and productivity as well as the more busy IRL rippers who sometimes contribute a great rip. It's just that there's hardly any backup/support when compared to some other projects. Master System is even worse to the point of being almost singlehandedly ripping. It's gets worse when I have a vacation cause it adds extra pressure to make up for lost time. Even then apart from the Sonic games, many people either just don't care about other systems at all or got put off that they find it too hard even though I would happily help anyone who has problems ripping on Genesis/Master System games unless said game is hard to rip (which there are a few). Another problem is that most of the famous games on the console have been ripped almost completely so it is hard to encourage to rip the obscure games. I know that it can take a long time to rip a sheet though.
Is it competition about how many rips to be on the site? No. Is it jealously between old system rivals? No, in fact I like when people are helping each other like the King of Dragons thread or the Mario RPG stuff where great rips emerge and shows a good thing towards the site. Also I actually do like some Nintendo games (e.g. Mario series, Donkey Kong series and a bit of F-Zero) so its not the case of being a fanboy. It is the pressure to be as productive as some of the finest of the site. Due to that I can't compete with some of the rippers who make lots of excellent rips in volume, to compensate I more or less have to rip a new game every time just to give variety even if the game itself is absolutely awful and shouldn't be played. Also it feels like a chore, like a duty instead of a passionate timewaster which is what ripping should be. I had this feeling before in another community where I left where I couldn't compete with the stuff people were making.
This isn't a case of retiring, at least not yet. Instead I have decided to rip what I want instead of ripping just to keep a section at bay. I actually once had a list of Genesis and Master System games that can be ripped and was using that but now that list can be only be used as a reference. That means instead of having up to 10 rips a week, there might only be a couple but they are from games that people know (e.g. Mega Turrican) or sheets that are worth the effort, there might be times where I go back to a game just to get it done. As soon as I cleared a good few games (and dealing with a bit of torture with a certain game but it is for a good cause), this will start so I can live better, more relaxed and enjoying ripping games.
For the two certain people who might be reading, I'm sorry that I caused problems to you both. You're both right, health comes before fullfilling a task that has to be done (unless you're getting paid for it).
tldr; Getting stressed, annoyed that there isn't much support, the rippers on the site are great and can't compete with them, to ease the pressure ripping games that I want to rip.
Golden Axe (Master System)
Playable Character
![[Image: jtEqf.png]](http://i.imgur.com/ksGC2.png)
Golden Axe is a bit screwy due to the fact that there are hardly any sprites, all the characters use the background tiles (the only way to have large characters without sprite flicker). Even the palette is screwy too.
Toxic Crusaders (Genesis)
Playable Characters
![[Image: N0u5G.png]](http://i.imgur.com/9fbdV.png)
This game is so dull to play and times absolutely unfair (pixel perfect platforms with dodgy jumping mechanics in a beat em up?).
Tiny Toon Adventures 3 (Genesis)
Enemies and Bosses
![[Image: vQ0VZ.png]](http://i.imgur.com/C6MEn.png)
I believe some of the sprites here are unused since I didn't see them in game.
I know that this is a long post, it's just that these are thoughts going around my head.
Lately I have been a bit poorly and stressed (actually if you want to be honest, for a good few years) and well its getting worse. So I've been thinking of ways of finding the causes of stress and while I've still got a long way to go, I did find one that is close to home. The main problem is that I have too much responsiblity of sprite ripping especially the Sega side. No, I'm not saying that there aren't any Genesis rippers at all. In fact Techokami and ElecticOmega are actually better than me in terms of skill and productivity as well as the more busy IRL rippers who sometimes contribute a great rip. It's just that there's hardly any backup/support when compared to some other projects. Master System is even worse to the point of being almost singlehandedly ripping. It's gets worse when I have a vacation cause it adds extra pressure to make up for lost time. Even then apart from the Sonic games, many people either just don't care about other systems at all or got put off that they find it too hard even though I would happily help anyone who has problems ripping on Genesis/Master System games unless said game is hard to rip (which there are a few). Another problem is that most of the famous games on the console have been ripped almost completely so it is hard to encourage to rip the obscure games. I know that it can take a long time to rip a sheet though.
Is it competition about how many rips to be on the site? No. Is it jealously between old system rivals? No, in fact I like when people are helping each other like the King of Dragons thread or the Mario RPG stuff where great rips emerge and shows a good thing towards the site. Also I actually do like some Nintendo games (e.g. Mario series, Donkey Kong series and a bit of F-Zero) so its not the case of being a fanboy. It is the pressure to be as productive as some of the finest of the site. Due to that I can't compete with some of the rippers who make lots of excellent rips in volume, to compensate I more or less have to rip a new game every time just to give variety even if the game itself is absolutely awful and shouldn't be played. Also it feels like a chore, like a duty instead of a passionate timewaster which is what ripping should be. I had this feeling before in another community where I left where I couldn't compete with the stuff people were making.
This isn't a case of retiring, at least not yet. Instead I have decided to rip what I want instead of ripping just to keep a section at bay. I actually once had a list of Genesis and Master System games that can be ripped and was using that but now that list can be only be used as a reference. That means instead of having up to 10 rips a week, there might only be a couple but they are from games that people know (e.g. Mega Turrican) or sheets that are worth the effort, there might be times where I go back to a game just to get it done. As soon as I cleared a good few games (and dealing with a bit of torture with a certain game but it is for a good cause), this will start so I can live better, more relaxed and enjoying ripping games.
For the two certain people who might be reading, I'm sorry that I caused problems to you both. You're both right, health comes before fullfilling a task that has to be done (unless you're getting paid for it).
tldr; Getting stressed, annoyed that there isn't much support, the rippers on the site are great and can't compete with them, to ease the pressure ripping games that I want to rip.