Welcome to the Crumblian way for Barrier background Themes Art Guide
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Barriers!
Ahh, yes barriers. A common device in Gimkit Creative, the Barriers device is used to block players from passing through certain areasKey Features of the Barriers Device:
- Visibility Settings: Can be always visible, always invisible, or change based on game conditions.
- Activation & Deactivation: Can be turned on/off by events like button presses, score conditions, or timers.
- Collision Settings: Can block players entirely or act as an interactive element.
- Customization: Players can adjust size, shape, and behavior to fit different game mechanics
But we aren't talking about the properties of the barrier device but using it for Art. I'm sure many of you realized that:
Oh! I can just resize the barrier make it into a background! (platformer)
Like this:
It looks cool, but I know we can push the limits and make it even more impressive
Something like this.
The clean white background gives a peaceful, almost nostalgic feel, while the black circles, dots, and squares scattered throughout add a sense of movement and wonder. It feels modern yet personal, like a quiet moment where simplicity meets a deeper meaning.
First, what kind of theme are you going for? Something like a whimsical Candy Land, a peaceful snowy scene, or a dreamy starry theme? Here are some examples:
Poppy Pink background
It starts with a soft pink background, accented by pastel circles and stars, creating a light, playful, and calming atmosphere with a hint of magic." Definite fit for Candy Land
I used text like this: . | āļ½”Ā°ā© | .Ėā ā¢ to give it a nice touch to it and I use red flowers, red coral, apples. Basically, try to go for Red, Red-orange colors, and pastel colors.
Snowy background
It starts with a light blue background, decorated with snowflakes, stars, and circles. A cute penguin and a jolly snowman add a playful touch, creating a cozy, wintery scene full of warmth and magic. I use text like this for the snowflakes: ā and ā . I also use a nice penguin emoji with the snowflakes
Space
This gives off a spacey purple background with light purple objects and space trash gives off a mysterious, slightly chaotic vibe, like exploring an unknown part of the universe. I used a six pointed star symbol: ā¶. You can also use these star symbols:ā¦, š, ā°, ā®, and š . Go for a dark purple theme. Black could work too!
These are just a few simple ideas to inspire your barrier themes. But how do you find the perfect theme for your map? Start by asking yourself a few questions: What kind of game do you want to create? Do you imagine something peaceful, like a calm garden, or something more intense, like an outer space adventure? Think about the colors, props, and atmosphere that would fit your mapās story. Once you have an idea of the mood you want to set, choose props that reflect that vibe, and your theme will start to come together.
Tips:
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Layering: Layer your barriers carefully. Place the background barrier behind everything else, then add decorations like shapes and smaller barriers in between, and finally, position your text, emojis, and key elements above. If you donāt layer them correctly from the start, itāll be a huge pain to fix laterāespecially as you start adding more stuff. Planning the layers ahead of time will save you a lot of hassle!
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Naming your barriers, text, and other elements is a huge time-saver. Why? Because if you donāt, youāll end up with a bunch of āBarrierā labels all over the place, making it hard to find the specific piece you needālike that one little piece of text hidden behind everything. Iām not saying you need to give each barrier a unique name, but organizing them into groups can make a big difference. For example, name the background barrier āBG,ā the others could be āCircle,ā āSquare,ā or āRectangleā based on shape, and text or symbols could be labeled āSpecial Decoration.ā Itās optional, but if youāre like me and tend to forget where things are, this small step will save you a lot of frustration
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Color theory (Just hear me out): Color theory can help with your barrier background themes! Using complementary colors (like blue and orange) makes things stand out, while analogous colors (like blue, purple, and pink) create a calm, smooth feel. Monochromatic colors (different shades of one color) keep things neat and simple. Warm colors (reds, oranges) feel lively, while cool colors (blues, purples) are more relaxed. High contrast, like dark text on a light background, helps important things pop. Color theory helps set the mood and makes your design look better.
š°Resources (barrier, themes and color related)
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