###### tags: `Important` `Spriting` `Direction`

# The Big Respritening :tm:

One of our main goals with rebasing will to finally put 100% effort towards providing a new and unique flavor of aesthetic to support our lore and setting. While we touched upon it basically on our old base, it's going to be full steam ahead for our rebase. The plan will be to eliminate much of the old palettes that we're normally accustomed to, and adopting a more bright, saturated and friendly feel to support our setting. If you're unsure on what this could be indepth, please check our [references](https://hackmd.io/y4eDJcy7Qc2AHLyA4GXFRQ?both#Sprite-References) below.

This is going to take a lot of time and effort, don't expect these all to be done immediately! Most important ones should be done first, but don't feel bad about any contribution at all. Any help is better than none :blue_heart:

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## References and Direction

To support our flavor, the idea is to drop Eris blues and dull grays for saturated, warm colors overall. While not everything has to be to such a degree, even the slightest tint would help! Think that metals and such have a slight tint or iridesence to them; try to analyze sprites artistically, not artificially!

As such, it's hard to simply give people an idea without direction, and myself included. There will be a collection of palettes and references below for those who are interested in learning about our direction; both in-game sprites, and external images.

Our main aesthetic and direction moving forwards will be more [solarpunk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solarpunk) and [utopian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utopia) overall, meaning that bright, ecological vibes pushed forth with open-minded ideals should be our concern. This means that any corporatization, bigotry, and general nusiances we deal with in our day-to-day lives should be kept to a minimum. Hyperstation is about escapism after all, so the setting should support that.

Metals used in day to day life in the Andromedian galaxy are intensely alloyed and use fantasy sci-fi vibes that we're keen to show. This means that traditional concepts applying to things such as iron and the like, can safely be distorted and played with to an artistic degree. The same can also be assumed for basic household objects; flavoring things with more technology in general helps. And as the setting is still part fantasy, leering into the magic territory is also encouraged too. Being open to broad concepts to support the setting will help!

Sprite references will be updated as we get more concepts to further explain our direction, in-depth.

### Sprite References


``A set of tiles and wall concepts done by Paige on the Discord, with help of myself and ToonClyde. The bottom set are the planned usage of walls and floors.``


``All of our basic tile variations done by Paige as well. Note the creamy colors as opposed to a simple black, grays, and white.``

 

``Two palettes using what colors are commonly being used in new sprites, give or take for the awkward oranges on the bottom left by yours truly.``

 

``A set of pods done by Arctaisia; some saturation could be applied, but the main palette of low-tech Kinaris shuttles being black/gray/gold stands true here. Also, trans rights.``


``A set of botany ideas done by Arctaisia as well, done in a very vibrant palette with intent around solarpunk and algae culture. An amazing reference for colors and general mix with technology.``


``Arrivals shuttle on old Codebase. Using old floors and other things; but generally bringing in a Kinaris palette to anything uplifts a lot.``


``Emergency shuttle on old codebase, old sprites. Note the extra addition of lattice crystal tanks on the side.``


``An image of the old codebase's Lambent Office. While it still has old walls and floors, the stark contrast to the Kinaris tables and rugs standing out is certainly to be noted. Sprites by Arctaisia.``

 

### Media References


:exclamation: **[Source](https://twitter.com/Kobold_Factory/status/1483979598991962112?s=20)** :exclamation:

``A particularly inspiring image via @Kobold_Factory on Twitter, highlighting the solarpunk feeling we'd like to establish in general on the right. From solar panels to fluid tanks, and abundant plant-growth. It's an excellent reference, and the creator is an amazing artist.``


:exclamation: **[Source](https://twitter.com/Kobold_Factory/status/1484233781099773968?s=20)** :exclamation:

``Further concept work done via @Kobold_Factory, just in showcase-akin examples. They're really an astonishing artist for much of their work. I'm a big fan if you couldn't tell.``


:exclamation: **[Source](https://youtu.be/z-Ng5ZvrDm4)** :exclamation:

``This is a still image of the animation "Dear Alice" via production company The Line, which shows the nostalgic futuristic-era of agriculture presented therein. It's one of my favorite references for Solarpunk in general, due to it's bright and optimistic lighting. I highly recommend watching the linked animation... Even if it's a fucking yogurt ad.``

## The Big Spriting List

This will be a not-so-comprehensive vague-guide on what needs to be done in order of some priority. This won't be updated live as much as I'd like, but it'll be a good thing for people to come back to in case they want to assist in spriting. Besides, it's hard to keep track of everything and I am one hyena.

Need help finding a specific item on this list? Just let me know and I'll help! It's the least I can do for any assistance with helping me get through this list! :blue_heart:

### High Priority

- [x] Basic Walls
- [ ] Wall variants per-department, as well as general interesting wall shapes
- [x] Floors
- [ ] Airlocks, internal and external
- [ ] Windows and grilles
- [x] Station Intercoms
- [x] Air Alarms
- [x] Requests Consoles
- [ ] APCs
- [ ] Fire Alarms
- [x] Light Switches
- [ ] Fax machines - CONVERT TO SOMETHING MORE SCI-FI. WHY WOULD WE USE THEM.
- [x] Keycard authentication devices
- [ ] Light tubes and bulbs
- [ ] Smartfridges. Port maybe.
- [x] Window tint controls maybe?
- [ ] Railings
- [ ] Turret Control
- [ ] Booze-o-mat and similar
- [ ] Newscaster
- [x] Fire and medical wall lockers
- [x] Extinguisher cabinets
- [ ] Reagent Dispensers
- [ ] Lockers overall. Instead of doors, maybe shutters?
- [ ] Water tanks and such, reflavor entirely to fluid tanks
- [ ] Some Decals, optional. Need to port ours.
- [ ] 1x2 Doors (/airlock/multi_tile)
- [ ] Holographic Posters (Need Lore Appropration)
- [ ] Not really spriting but we'll need Kinaris logos in TGUI again
- [ ] Shutters and Blast Doors
- [ ] Godawful looking voidcraft walls
- [ ] New/ported grass (/turf/simulated/floor/grass). Neon green hell
- [ ] Central Command being black/gold instead of gross green
- [ ] Washing machines. They're looking awfully cabinet
- [ ] Some vending machines; need lore appropriation
- [ ] Port our vertical ID cards, touch up maybe
- [ ] Try to replace any screen with a more orange/yellow hologram, such as on the oversight consoles
- [ ] Port our damn hot tubs
- [ ] Replace security with safety, which will include lots of sprites. This outlined in another document, soon

### Medium Priority

- [ ] Potted plants and such
- [x] Timeclock
- [ ] Port some of our markings. Kinaris shuttle, eastern dragon(?) avali ears, etc...
- [ ] AI holopads
- [ ] Shield generators
- [ ] Filing cabinets
- [ ] Computer consoles
- [ ] Turrets
- [ ] Laptops maybe?
- [ ] Communicators
- [ ] Port our mineral sheets, find use for stock parts
- [ ] Beehives
- [ ] Seed extractors
- [ ] Godawful looking botany vendors
- [x] Toilets
- [x] Mirrors
- [x] Sinks
- [ ] Showers
- [ ] Cyborg recharging station
- [ ] Fairylights (for real this time I promise)
- [ ] PACMAN generator
- [ ] Cargo trolley
- [ ] Algae-oxygen generator
- [ ] Catwalks
- [ ] Some pods
- [ ] Mech recharger
- [ ] More vending machines (lore appropriate)

### Low Priority
- [ ] Tools
- [ ] Some clothes ?
- [ ] Gas filters and mixers, maybe just atmos in general
- [ ] A lot of body markings need a pass. Most of them look like shit. Think about porting from virgo/chomp