# Draw Your Cataclysms II

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858>\
**Category:** The Bunker\
**Created:** [January 26, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858 "2018-01-26T16:47:53Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Bobdole44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/bobdole44/32/3977_2.png) [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/142 "2018-12-29T06:07:33Z")

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Right on. Man, I wonder what the guys who made games in the 80s and 90s must think of these programs. The dozens of hours it used to take to make such a gif, we have it pretty easy now 🙂

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**Author:** ![ecchi\_squid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ecchi_squid/32/6386_2.png) [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/143 "2018-12-29T06:09:11Z")

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Yeah, that’s for sure. Working with layers is still a pain in the ass though. Still can’t figure out how to copy selections in Piskel either XD

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**Author:** ![Bobdole44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/bobdole44/32/3977_2.png) [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/144 "2018-12-29T06:20:04Z")

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I can say from experience, Construct 2 is great for getting your bearings with layers. If it wasn’t for that game engine it would have taken me muuuch longer to properly enact multiple, not to mention parallax, layers in games.

**It should be improved(!), but in the meantime here are the steps:**

1. choose a **selection** tool.
2. select an area on the screen.
3. **copy** (ctrl+c) or cut (ctrl+x) (or cmd+c and cmd+x if on Mac)
4. move your **selection** (don’t switch tools, just click and drag the selected area, you should see the cursor change)
5. paste (ctrl+v or cmd+v)

Thats a few steps for sure and I’m guessing its not just that easy. Its never just that easy when it comes to computer programs, lol.  
I will never forget the single windows error I had trying to get Perfect Dark to work on an emulator. 6 HOURS to solve one problem I’ve never had to solve since, its never just that easy

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**Author:** ![ecchi\_squid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ecchi_squid/32/6386_2.png) [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/145 "2018-12-29T06:23:16Z")

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Oh, yeah that worked. Thanks a bunch lol. I wanted to copy an arm and then mirror it instead of drawing another from scratch XD

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**Author:** ![Bobdole44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/bobdole44/32/3977_2.png) [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/146 "2018-12-29T06:24:34Z")

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Hahahahaha, awesome! Glad I could unknowingly help 😃  
You are truly blessed by the Digital Gods today

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**Author:** ![ecchi\_squid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ecchi_squid/32/6386_2.png) [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/147 "2018-12-29T06:25:53Z")

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That’s actually the first gif I’ve done using actual layers XD before I modified the individual frames themselves.

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**Author:** ![Bobdole44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/bobdole44/32/3977_2.png) [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/148 "2018-12-29T06:27:56Z")

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I don’t even want to imagine the time it took to do that. The animators for old Disney movies would probably be nodding in solidarity with you. How long did it take you doing frame by frame(and how did you maintain your sanity doing it?? lol)

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**Author:** ![ecchi\_squid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ecchi_squid/32/6386_2.png) [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/149 "2018-12-29T06:28:52Z")

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Well, the last gif I did that was frame by frame wasn’t anything too great lol

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**Author:** ![ecchi\_squid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ecchi_squid/32/6386_2.png) [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/150 "2018-12-29T06:30:24Z")

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![Marine](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/cataclysmdda/original/2X/f/f8c349548a2fdfab14f3060d9f45d4e1cdb836b7.gif)

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**Author:** ![Bobdole44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/bobdole44/32/3977_2.png) [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/151 "2018-12-29T06:34:23Z")

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We all suck at the beginning, or think we do. Rightfully or otherwise, lol. I’m starting to feel like I’m setting the thread off topic, in my own little way, haha. That minigun guy needs another sprite thats being ground to a pulp over and over again by the bullets. lol. Contra 2 CDDA reskin

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**Author:** ![ecchi\_squid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ecchi_squid/32/6386_2.png) [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/152 "2018-12-29T06:34:56Z")

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Yeah, I might modify it later on.

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**Author:** ![Bobdole44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/bobdole44/32/3977_2.png) [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/153 "2018-12-29T06:35:31Z")

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Thats the frame by frame gif?

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**Author:** ![ecchi\_squid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ecchi_squid/32/6386_2.png) [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/154 "2018-12-29T06:37:00Z")

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Yup. Just alternated the barrel lighting, repositioned the rain drops, added light flashes, brass drops and the belt feed.

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**Author:** ![Bobdole44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/bobdole44/32/3977_2.png) [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/155 "2018-12-29T06:40:07Z")

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Though the skill isn’t rare these days, thats damn good. Seriously looks like a sprite I’d see in an arcade game, the art style is spot on.  
Its amazing what can be done with 5-10 frames.

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**Author:** ![ecchi\_squid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ecchi_squid/32/6386_2.png) [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/156 "2018-12-29T06:41:24Z")

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Well, I imagine my art will only get better as I learn how this program works lol

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**Author:** ![Bobdole44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/bobdole44/32/3977_2.png) [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/157 "2018-12-29T06:42:23Z")

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Dude(tte), keep it up!

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**Author:** ![ecchi\_squid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ecchi_squid/32/6386_2.png) [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/158 "2018-12-29T06:43:30Z")

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I will. Lol Thanks again.

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**Author:** ![Bobdole44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/bobdole44/32/3977_2.png) [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/159 "2018-12-29T06:48:54Z")

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For sure, lol, and for fairness sake if you produce a piece of crap I will be critical. But seeing as you’re not employed by EA I imagine I will only have praise. lmao

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**Author:** ![ecchi\_squid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/ecchi_squid/32/6386_2.png) [@ecchi\_squid](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ecchi_squid)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/160 "2018-12-29T06:49:56Z")

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Well I only make 31x31 images and gifs. So quality is kinda out the window 😛

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**Author:** ![Bobdole44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/bobdole44/32/3977_2.png) [@Bobdole44](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bobdole44)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/draw-your-cataclysms-ii/14858/161 "2018-12-29T06:51:50Z")

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Ok, that got a literal laugh out loud. Keep up that attitude and you’ll be working for Dice in no time 😂

edit- no insult to people who like current Dice games, the company set themselves up to be the butt of a few jokes, not the players.

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