Objects & Props

Creating static and animated objects for your game

Objects Are Simpler

Good news! Objects are easier than characters. A tree is a tree, a mailbox is a mailbox!

1Canvas Sizes for Objects

  • Small items (coins, hearts): 16×16 px
  • Medium objects (mailbox, sign): 32×32 px
  • Large objects (tree, fountain): 48×48 or 64×64 px

2Transparent Backgrounds (CRITICAL!)

This is super important for game objects:

  • Don't fill your canvas with a background color
  • The checkered pattern in Procreate shows transparency
  • This lets objects sit naturally on any game background

3Creating Static Objects

  1. Outline: Draw the basic shape
  2. Base color: Fill with main color
  3. Shading: Add 1-2 shadow values
  4. Details: Add highlights or texture

4Animated Objects

Simple 2-4 frame animations work great:

  • Water fountain: 2-4 frames of water flowing
  • Flickering torch: 2-3 frames of flame
  • Spinning coin: 4-6 frames of rotation
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