Fellow Character Enthusiasts, a new update just arrived - here are the contents: Simple Clothing 1 Outline Punk Bangs Demo Mode High Mage Outfit Enjoy the update and have a great time! - cub3 (Florian)
a new update just arrived - here are the contents:
[FIXED] Simple Clothing 1 Outline
[FIXED] Punk Bangs
[FIXED] Demo Mode
[ADDED] High Mage Outfit
Enjoy the update and have a great time!
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, sadly I screwed up a bit with the last update and the export was broken -> this has now been fixed. Sorry for any inconveniences caused by this! We also added the option to disable the body now, allowing for you to basically mask everything you wa
sadly I screwed up a bit with the last update and the export was broken -> this has now been fixed. Sorry for any inconveniences caused by this!
We also added the option to disable the body now, allowing for you to basically mask everything you want (weapons, headwear, ...) and build your own customizable system.
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, Update 3.3 has just been released and it adds some new content to 8D: Wrench as mainhand weapon Guitar as mainhand & offhand weapon Rod as mainhand & offhand weapon Cyberpunk hair style and bangs Separated the head from the sprite body to all
Update 3.3 has just been released and it adds some new content to 8D:
[ADDED] Wrench as mainhand weapon
[ADDED] Guitar as mainhand & offhand weapon
[ADDED] Rod as mainhand & offhand weapon
[ADDED] Cyberpunk hair style and bangs
[ADDED] Separated the head from the sprite body to allow for headless characters
We also added every available item to the demo version and disabled all except one for outfits, bottoms and headwears. This way everyone can see what is included in the paid version!
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, there were some files missing sadly and Low adjusted the colors on the male swordsman sprite to make it look way better. I also took the time and updated the used librarys - for example gridstack, which is responsible for the template creator. Enjoy
there were some files missing sadly and Low adjusted the colors on the male swordsman sprite to make it look way better.
I also took the time and updated the used librarys - for example gridstack, which is responsible for the template creator.
Enjoy hotfix 3.2.2!
BTW - remember when we said no updates till the new 8D Creators app releases later this year? Well, Low convinced me otherwise so there will be small content updates most likely on a monthly basis. We thing this is a great way to ease the waiting time :)
- cub3 (Florian)
We fixed some weapons and added 2 new (lightsaber & double lightsaber) + 2 new hairstyles - enjoy! :)
We fixed some weapons and added 2 new (lightsaber & double lightsaber) + 2 new hairstyles - enjoy! :)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, it's been a long time since the last update, but version 3.2 certainly was worth the wait imo. It's a huge content update addind lots of wanted stuff and there's a big announcement at the end, so keep on reading. Let's dive in with the updates first
it's been a long time since the last update, but version 3.2 certainly was worth the wait imo. It's a huge content update addind lots of wanted stuff and there's a big announcement at the end, so keep on reading. Let's dive in with the updates first though:
Added Weapons:
Added Clothing & Headwears:
Hair & Head Changes & Add-Ons:
Low and I started 8D around a year ago cause we wanted to provide game developers (hobby or not) with high quality graphics and 8 directions to use for their projects. We started with 39 different animations, most of them with 8 directions available and all of them with 7 frames! After a short while we added the option for our RPG Maker users to export the animations using only 3 frames. But this wasn't enough. To make 8D available for everyone, we introduced the template creator, allowing you to export the animations in any format you like - suitable for every game engine there is!
We published so far 36 updates, with this being update 37. So we gave you new content and new stuff to play with more than every other week...FOR FREE. So after a really good run, we need to change something. This will be the last update of 8D...
in its current form.
This is the last update for the web tech based version of 8D. There are multiple reasons for this step:
We are hitting limit after limit with each update, for example the number of animations / frames can fit onto a spritesheet
We can't easily add new animations
Adding new stuff takes a lot of time and adjusting on Lows side
We kinds reached the maximum amount of layers we can add
8D gets slower with each update and the export takes a long time
Things like the weapon mode are really hard to handle with the current tech base
So with those things out of the way, lets talk about the future!
8D will be rewritten from the ground up in Godot. There will be a "legacy" part included, providing access to everything within the current version of 8D, but in a way faster way with a lot more options.
On the other hand, in the little more distant future, we will move to a new animations system that will allow for way more animations that can be easily added & finally the ability to add stuff on your own / edit stuff!
What about the current customers of 8D? Well, you will receive the new 8D app for free + access to the legacy part of it with the way faster and more powerful editing options. So if you plan on buying 8D there's no need to hesitate, cause you will gain access on launch day... immediately... for free! The expanded 8D version will be unlockable within the software most likely and you need to own 8D to do so, which will stay at the current pricepoint.
If you have any questions about this, don't hesitate to ask in here, on our Discord or send me an email at [email protected].
Rewriting 8D from scratch won't be done within a week, but we start next week and keep you posted on our Discord! I plan on releasing the legacy part as an early access by September 2024 - maybe our community members will receive a sneak peak before that ;)
Thanks for your time and enjoy version 3.2 until we take character creators to a new level AGAIN!
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, with the last update I told you that we are taking a break cause of personal things, but well - we wanted to deliver the Patron wishes in 2023 so here we are :) Changelog + Futuristic Jacket + Firefighter Jacket + Knee-High Socks + Sandals + Eye-Viso
with the last update I told you that we are taking a break cause of personal things, but well - we wanted to deliver the Patron wishes in 2023 so here we are :)
So we added a lot of stuff and a minor bug got fixed. What still remains broken for the time being is the weapon export mode - sorry for the inconveniences caused by this, but my free time is sparse and I didn't have enough time to look into it further for now.
- cub3 (Florian)
For some reason the crystal from the plague doctor outfit got carried over to the new tattered outfit - this has now been fixed. - cub3 (Florian)
For some reason the crystal from the plague doctor outfit got carried over to the new tattered outfit - this has now been fixed.
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, the long awaited 3.0 update just launched and it includes A LOT - here's the changelog: Added Skeleton Base and Head Added Tattered Outfits Added Tattered Pants Added Officer Helmet Added closed eyes option for busts Added mouth option for sprites Ad
the long awaited 3.0 update just launched and it includes A LOT - here's the changelog:
This will most likely be the last update for this year with my daughter getting born at the end of November. Of course I'll provide hotfixes if needed, but apart from that I'll take some time off to focus on my wife and newborn :)
I'm still available on Discord for the occasional chat and Low will be available for sure as well, so if you haven't already join our Discord now: https://discord.com/invite/YXSDku5ZQ
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, sadly a bug prevented the newly added horses from getting exported, but it's now been fixed. We also made sure the 3 frame version looks decent as well for our RPG Maker users :) - cub3 (Florian)
sadly a bug prevented the newly added horses from getting exported, but it's now been fixed. We also made sure the 3 frame version looks decent as well for our RPG Maker users :)
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, this week is a really big update with a really short changelog, so I won't even display a changes list :) We changed exactly two things. Number 1: We increased the available range for scalings, so you can now scale your chars down to 15% of the avail
this week is a really big update with a really short changelog, so I won't even display a changes list :)
We changed exactly two things. Number 1: We increased the available range for scalings, so you can now scale your chars down to 15% of the available size. And number 2...
Horses are available as a new mount option for the animations idle, walk and run. Your character will be layered and positioned automacially on it, so you don't need to do anything. Also the dimensions stay exactly the same!
The only minor inconvenience - horses are only available in 4 directions, but we are still the only character creator delivering horses ;)
There might be no update next week as we are preparing for update 3.0, which might take us a while longer to complete.
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, this weeks update consists of two interesting things, so lets get started right away. Changelog The party shirt and party dress received some variation. You are now able to use 2 colors, which allows you to create a circle pattern on the party dress
this weeks update consists of two interesting things, so lets get started right away.
That's it for this week, but let me spoil the upcoming update a bit: Low and I just talked a few hours ago about our next update. We are not yet sure if we can finish this in time for next week, but soon your characters will be able to protect their feet in an awesome way - so stay tuned ;)
- cub3 (Florian)
Due to some missing files the new female school outfit made 8D crash. The files are now added and the outfit is useable. Sorry for any inconvinience caused by this! - cub3 (Florian)
Due to some missing files the new female school outfit made 8D crash.
The files are now added and the outfit is useable. Sorry for any inconvinience caused by this!
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, we are back (finally) and have a great update prepared for you. Let's get to the changelog straight away. Changelog Added School Outfit for male and female Added Party Outfit for male and female Added Plague Doctor Outfit (m&f) as a Patreon Reque
we are back (finally) and have a great update prepared for you. Let's get to the changelog straight away.
That's it for this week and I hope it was worth the wait!
We recently started a vote about what we should cover next (after Modern is done) within our circle of Patrons. If you want to participate in the vote or want to be able to request a custom item head over to https://www.patreon.com/8DCharacterCreator and support us further :)
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, you most likely expect another update this Friday like all the weeks before, but I'm here to announce a small update break we are taking. Since our launch ~ 4 months ago we pushed out update after update on a weekly basis. We grew 8D so much and had
you most likely expect another update this Friday like all the weeks before, but I'm here to announce a small update break we are taking.
Since our launch ~ 4 months ago we pushed out update after update on a weekly basis. We grew 8D so much and had so much fun doing it - your positive feedback was a big part of that!
But to take the pressure of the weekly updates off a bit we are taking a small update break, starting today.
The next update will be published on the 8th of September. This does NOT include hotfixes of bugs that will be discovered in the meantime! So if you encounter a bug just head over to our Discord (https://discord.com/invite/YXSDku5ZQZ) and report it - I'll take care of it in a timely manner as always :)
Have a great summer and see you soon!
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, there has been a bug making a leg disappear in north facing, female walking animations (walk, run, sneak, armedrun, carrywalk, ...). This has now been fixed. It was only visible with shorts selected, but nonetheless it's a thing of the past now :) -
Fellow Character Enthusiasts,
there has been a bug making a leg disappear in north facing, female walking animations (walk, run, sneak, armedrun, carrywalk, ...). This has now been fixed. It was only visible with shorts selected, but nonetheless it's a thing of the past now :)
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, It's Friday again, Then Saturday, Sunday, what? Version 2.6 just got released and this week we focused on some QoL changes and NEW CONTENT - let's dig in: Changelog: Added the option to flip the bust Added the option to skip minification and receive
It's Friday again, Then Saturday, Sunday, what? Version 2.6 just got released and this week we focused on some QoL changes and NEW CONTENT - let's dig in:
Changelog:
That's it for this week. Have a great weekend and stay tuned for more new stuff soon :)
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, thanks to an awesome user of 8D we could find (and fix) a bug preventing the export when changing the quality of the spritesheets and using crop-mode. The hotfix is live now, so go download it immediately :) - cub3 (Florian)
thanks to an awesome user of 8D we could find (and fix) a bug preventing the export when changing the quality of the spritesheets and using crop-mode. The hotfix is live now, so go download it immediately :)
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, another week another update. This one might not look like the biggest update yet, but trust me, it changes A LOT. Changelog: We re-wrote the export completely, making it More stable Able to handle any amount of sheets, so no more limits! More Informa
another week another update. This one might not look like the biggest update yet, but trust me, it changes A LOT.
Changelog:
We re-wrote the export completely, making it
We also added a new outfit to our modern line of clothings: Officer
That's it for this week. Enjoy the new stuff and go export something - have a great weekend!
- cub3 (Florian)
Fellow Character Enthusiasts, with lots of new stuff being added bugs are inevitable. So here's a hotfix for you guys: Changelog: Fixed the sprite outline only appearing when the shadow was active. You can now use the sprite outline independant of the shadow (like it should be) T
with lots of new stuff being added bugs are inevitable. So here's a hotfix for you guys:
Changelog:
A tip: When you press F12 within 8D you see the dev tools. Whenever you're in doubt that something crashed you can make sure and restart 8D in case it did. I'll rework all of the export in the near future to prevent those crashes!
- cub3 (Florian)