I had this idea for a video game.

I had this idea for a video game. | NO-DIG BILL

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No-Dig Bill is an older game idea I decided to animate. Bill has to keep aliens from digging into his property. They believe digging to the core will allow them access to more energy. Regardless of whether or not that even would work, Bill can't have dangerous holes all over the place.
Pixel artwork for this video was done using the 1px pencil and eraser tools in Adobe Photoshop. About 3/4 of the way through the process, I learned about Asesprite, which I'll be using from now on, because I found it so much easier than using the Adobe Photoshop timeline for animation.
Explosion effects made using Pixel FX Designer.
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@TheCrafsMan Жыл бұрын

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@SH3Bstanko6 3 жыл бұрын

“Did y’all break down or what is it?” Should be the line of every human that encounters an alien in every sci-fi movie ever made!!!

@cnsmooth 3 жыл бұрын

loool im dying

@cnsmooth 3 жыл бұрын

whilst smoking something

@Eralen00 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad someone else found this line as hilarious as i did

@pockypurse 3 жыл бұрын

"Oh mercy."

@jimewifi8954 3 жыл бұрын

The best

@jonathantillian6528 3 жыл бұрын

"I can't have holes all throughout my land for somebody to fall into." Spoken like a landowner with an insurance policy.

@AndrewMakingAnything 3 жыл бұрын

Uhhh, Crafsman, this is incredible.

@TheCrafsMan 3 жыл бұрын

Aww man, thank you! :D

@JasonP6339 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrafsMan I can't imagine it turning out any other way with Crafsman behind the wheel!

@phano6385 3 жыл бұрын

@John Liller I was thinking Atari! Despite the very obvious limitations of the system, there are nifty little tools and utilities that help make programming much easier. I was already working on some Game Boy stuff, but I like the idea of a little side project...

@philip_cheesesteak 3 жыл бұрын

Take my money, please.

@dahbe11 3 жыл бұрын

I mean, no big deal.

@GrandstaffJ 3 жыл бұрын

I would kickstart the living daylights out of this right here. As long as Crafsman narrates every cut scene just like this.

@jimewifi8954 3 жыл бұрын

His voice is the golden

@HectorLopezSM 2 жыл бұрын

I would support it.

@volttherobot 2 жыл бұрын

Workin' on it.

@BlackMagicCraftOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Is there anything you can't do?

@bS0up 3 жыл бұрын

Microwave?

@WallHaxxx 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing other youtubers I watch appreciating the crafsman. He is a role model for everyone

@sclogse1 3 жыл бұрын

Really. He keep this up, ILM gonna hire him. Put him on the Godzilla gums team.

@willdunn8846 3 жыл бұрын

He doesn't do weddings.

@huntersigler9895 3 жыл бұрын

Of course you'd like TheCrafsMan

@arleebean 3 жыл бұрын

When I think of content like yours, it makes me so grateful for the fact that KZfaq exists. I'm so glad we all get to experience your incredible ideas in so many formats! I very much want to purchase this game 😂❤

@wolfparty4234 3 жыл бұрын

It might be a game we all have to watch him play on wild it! 🤷🏻‍♂️ But still awesome!!!❤️👍🏻👍🏻

@JasonP6339 3 жыл бұрын

And a huge thank you to CrafsMama for putting up with us and allowing him to follow his lifelong dreams. In fact, we owe a big thank you to the entire Crafsfamily, I think, for putting up with him while he puts up with us!

@marinousmonk8605 3 жыл бұрын

Arleebean! I love your work! Glad to see you here

@arleebean 3 жыл бұрын

@@marinousmonk8605 ahhh, thank you!! My family loves the Crafsman :)

@Laurabeck329 3 жыл бұрын

I love that even wheen so higly pixelated those aliens still have a very crafsman look to them

@jillcasteel1159 3 жыл бұрын

It reminds me of those three figures Crafs-Son made for him a while back...

@lokalnyork 3 жыл бұрын

Bill: taps gently alien with shovel Alien: makes tiniest "pip!" Also Alien :THERMONUCLEAR EXPLOSION

@TrevorAndersen 3 жыл бұрын

Y’all spontaneously combust every time. That’s crazy to me

@bdwilcox 3 жыл бұрын

If the aliens needed energy so bad, they could have just chosen the most annoying amongst them and tapped 'em with a shovel. Problem solved.

@manuelamendes5766 3 жыл бұрын

@@bdwilcox i thought the same thing

@jrglackn 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that I cannot yet pick up a Tiger LCD version of this game at Fred's is discombogulating. Seriously, please make this game happen. I will throw money at Bill outfits.

@joshpoole6056 3 жыл бұрын

"It winds up being some aliens" and "Did you all break down or what is it? " haha those got me good

@deadmilkman7777 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you make this happen!! But most importantly please please narrate the game!!! It adds so much with your voice

@tetsuoswrath 3 жыл бұрын

The situation has definitely been upgraded. To awesomenicity. Looks like a winner to me Crafsman. 👍🏻👍🏻. :{

@sclogse1 3 жыл бұрын

Well, you done upped the game. Crafty, you're gonna have to to show us a leetle "bit" of how you made this mess right here. Even that music was dead up. You dig?

@TheCrafsMan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, buddy! :D I've got me a dynamic mic coming in (because my regular mic pics up WAAAY too much computer fan noise) just so that I can make a video about this mess. Annnnnnd hopefully do more computer-related things in the future. :D

@wheelbite14 3 жыл бұрын

Not only would the game sell, but then you could make a whole line of figures!

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

My neighbor was an electrician. One day he went to a job and brought his girl friend as a helper. he had to dig a shallow trench to lay some conduit and gave his girlfriend one of the shovels and they both began to dig. His girlfriend was unable to dig much at all and he teased her. She got mad and said the reason she was behind in digging was that he had used the technological shovel. This made him laugh. The trench did not get dug that day. Seeing your fancy shovels made me think of this. This was a fun video- Crafsman, thanks a lot for inspiring.

@Borti_Ovi 3 жыл бұрын

Now you’re diving into video games? You’re gonna tinker with everything that has to do with design?... Hasn’t anyone told you that you’re an inspiration for everyone with a creative mind? Because you are!

@TheCrafsMan 3 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say! (I take it to heart!) I got left in the dust YEARS ago when it comes to programming. (I'm talking... DOS days. LOL!) But I REALLY like the look of pixel art, and at least wanted to try animating in this style. The idea was from a notebook a few years back, where I did actually jot down the "No-Dig Bill" concept. It's silly, but I write down silly things like this. :)

@skibidibap4411 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrafsMan speaking of dust there was a developer who was in a similar situation as you, he made a game called "Dust: An Elysian Tale" and you could probably take some pointers from the game or the creator himself.

@Borti_Ovi 3 жыл бұрын

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin There are game programs out there that is perfect for those who just want to dabble a little with game design. My program of choice is ClickTeam: a game program that uses block-based programming with a ton of presets to play with. Some people use Game Maker, some use Scratch, and some use Unity to get their hands into 3D games. Never hurts to try because most of these have free versions for anyone who is curious about making games! But thanks for your videos, man! They are perfect for those who want to branch out design mediums!

@morganking8804 3 жыл бұрын

@@Borti_Ovi Clickteam Fusion 2.5 would be perfect for a game like this. It's very intuitive to use and have a game up and running in minutes

@KaitlinGaspar 3 жыл бұрын

seriously!!! a HUGE inspiration!!!!!

@jackiemorrell2298 3 жыл бұрын

"This situation has just got upgraded" - OMG, I loved that. You are a man of many talents Crafsman.

@_TheMentor 3 жыл бұрын

I will say, for an awesome guy in a modestly sized workshop, you are a powerhouse of QUALITY creative crafs, hobbies, music, games, and the like. It is really amazing everything you come up with or throw your own spin on. Always gets me to go make something fun.

@emelyeemelye 4 ай бұрын

Just discovered Crafsman 3 days ago. So excited I have like 7 years of content to watch. Every new episode I watch is my new favourite- but this is my new FAVOURITE favourite, favourite. Love the music - don’t stop Crafsman!!! ❤

@TheJemmaGrl 3 жыл бұрын

“Anyways...it winds up bein’ some aliens.” Pleasssse put that on a tshirt with 2020 below it.

@Retrobilia 3 жыл бұрын

CrafsMan..I need a t-shirt with Bill and the aliens with the quote “Did y’all break down or what is it?.” I literally need this is my life haha

@matthewmccloud9719 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Crafsman! I'm a game developer, I've been programming for over 10 years now. There are lots of great game engines out there that require little-to-no knowledge of programming, all of which can very easily suit the kind of game you were thinking of. One that comes to mind is Gamemaker. Gamemaker studio is free to use and is often used by developers who work best in other areas of development (pixel art, animations, music). You have a really solid idea for a nostalgic indie platformer title, and I encourage you to look into it further.

@fletchtalon 3 жыл бұрын

Dang aliens coming here with their PHDs... Post hole diggers

@healeyfam 3 жыл бұрын

Crafsman, I could watch an hour of you talking through little digital animations and such. Per day, probably.

@fjhisd 3 жыл бұрын

Craftsman this is pure gold. You can really get a glimpse into a mans true character by observing how passionate he is about life and that which he loves in it. Craftman you’re the real deal. Sincerest thank you for your all your original content. - sincerely John

@sheerbeauty Жыл бұрын

It is a time-honored convention in video games that antagonists must be extremely flammable.

@mr.miniaturesmodels8465 3 жыл бұрын

Ah my gawd, this production was too short; meaning that I was left salivating for more. Love the story and the 8-bit theme. Well done, Crafsman...well done!

@GTA_500 3 жыл бұрын

Throw in some loot and Fred's Dollar store and you got a game man

@saucercrabzero 3 жыл бұрын

So you went into Fred's Dollar store, and got a $220 shovel?

@GTA_500 3 жыл бұрын

@@saucercrabzero I took my dad's coupons because he told me I needed to clean up this mess right here

@fuzzyweasel5707 3 жыл бұрын

ZOMG I love this! Crafsman, you need to finish this.

@Anonymouthful 3 жыл бұрын

"We destroyed our ship, on purpose." also things just exploding into fire when hit will never stop being hilarious.

@CobwebsandCandlesticks 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's crazy right thar!

@darrenmichaels 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm gonna go inside and I'm gonna get a shovel" - Narrator, Fight Club

@mizsparkie5479 3 жыл бұрын

Darren Michaels I want a T-shirt that says this.

@StudioHannah 3 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this video XD Also I may need some little resin figures of those aliens ;)

@TheCrafsMan 3 жыл бұрын

Oh snap! It's got me thinking whether we should go with a pixel style (but with depth... I guess like a "voxel" / volume pixel) OR... go with a more realistic style. Hrm..................

@BrooksMoses 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrafsMan: I'm thinking about the "realistic but a bit cartoony" style of artwork on so many of those old pixelated games, and thinking that would be ideal for this.

@nordpesty859 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrafsMan Try both and see which one makes you happiest.

@smc4229 3 жыл бұрын

The animation was so smooth, incredible. the aliens, they looked like they had a lot of craftson influence. Great story. Loved it

@kungpowgeek 3 жыл бұрын

"No-dig Bill" should be a cartoon series! This is great stuff. 😍

@autotoyexchangegarage7053 3 жыл бұрын

YES! We need a video game with your brand of humor. Video games be all serious lately but I laughed & laughed. Please make it happen!

@DoonerF 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll I can do is quote from a very famous guy. “That’s crazy!” Crafsman

@joeylandry4933 Жыл бұрын

It would be awesome to have a continuous saga with No-Dig Bill and his attempts to save the world from alien attacks. This is genius Crafsman. I have watched it several times and I cannot get enough.

@volttherobot Жыл бұрын

The game is a week long...The aliens return each night with a new plan... and there is rumor of a sequel. Bill may need to go back in time or somethin'...

@nosuchintel3591 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I love and support Mr Crafsman. His content is always creative, imaginative and has no boundaries or specific genre. It's just quality content from the nicest dude.

@sclogse1 3 жыл бұрын

This gets more perfect the more times you watch it. The soundtrack alone...

@studio-stirko5596 3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I thought!

@The220s 3 жыл бұрын

HOL-UP... I would A) watch an entire series like this. the sound and visuals are beyond amazing and B) i would love to play a game like this the story seems very rich and deep.

@jaspurr7467 3 жыл бұрын

"Just came up with a video game, no big deal, uhh I mean no-dig bill"

@lukejo7994 3 жыл бұрын

@kalgrandy2101 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha XD

@HavasiP 10 ай бұрын

This is incredible. I hope No Dig Bill shows up in later episodes of your program.

@bonce 2 жыл бұрын

1950's B&W scifi story telling in pixel art.. oh yes, this is pure genius

@logancate33184 2 жыл бұрын

I need a game with old school graphics and sound effects except for the crafman narration the whole time

@andresrosales3466 3 жыл бұрын

The play on words reveal at the end was like a mic drop. Blew my mind.

@Explore-Gobal 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I know the amount of time and effort that went into this little animation. Thank you for your gift.

@-PURPLE-HEAD 3 жыл бұрын

" basically you need to keep these creatures from digging into the land ... using a shovel." 🤣🤣🤣 Makes sense!

@brownk2 3 жыл бұрын

Your creativity and story telling are unreal to me. LOVE IT!!

@inkleef 3 жыл бұрын

I pulled an all nighter finishing up the last of this week’s school work and my sleep deprived brain has been rejuvenated. Thank you Crafsman, you made my morning.

@azureskys 3 жыл бұрын

Bill. He don't dig what you dug. This is brilliant! You've got such a talent and creative style. Absolutely love it!

@fistsup5700 3 жыл бұрын

Video game? This should be a series on Netflix! I could watch Bill take on aliens for years! Crafsman...you are amazing.

@robotatomico83 Жыл бұрын

"these creatures was not good stewards of they own land" is a universally excellent burn.

@kalllelll 3 жыл бұрын

That "Oh Mercy" had me busting a gut. Thank you Craftsman. I marvel at your many talents.

@StrobeLightning 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you put the patrons like game developer credits!

@sharbean 3 жыл бұрын

Bill is adorable in all his iterations. Excellent and fun design and music. I'd play that game.

@BREAKENSTEIN 3 жыл бұрын

You're my favorite creator on KZfaq hands down. This is amazing! Definitely, definitely make this game!

@BillPenny 3 жыл бұрын

Crafsman-- I'm the real Bill and endorse this message. Today, we realize how much we need this mess right here.

@billbader92 3 жыл бұрын

^Dis is an imposter right thar.^

@megaglowz8540 3 жыл бұрын

I would play the mess outa this right here.

@richardaproche 21 күн бұрын

LOVE this - we need more of Bill's adventures please Crafsman

@laserfloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Coffee with my family was the highlight of my morning. ☕ No-Dig Bill is the highlight of my afternoon. 💥👾💥 I found this channel yesterday and I gotta say, 2020 just leveled up. 😊

@sektorf5 3 жыл бұрын

The theme song when the credits roll is simply amazing!

@BeOurBee 3 жыл бұрын

I've often fantasized about setting up a movie or a TV show where, at the end, it's all revealed to be a set up for a spoonerism. You're living the dream, Crafsman!

@squibbysmalls9901 3 жыл бұрын

i love this so much!!! it's satirical, retro, and everything that i love about indie games. plus the animations are b-e-a-utiful! please keep us posted if you find someone to create this. good luck video gam-man!!!

@Bb24138 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly really like the alien theme its simplistic, easy to remember the tune and it gives a nice sense of dread to the aliens

@StephenPike 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. All I want now is to play. No-Dig Bill

@FandangoJon 3 жыл бұрын

My girlfriend and I just recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching all your vids. This is by far our favorite. Tell more stories! We love them! And we thank you for all your hard work and talent!

@MrDamnitSam 3 жыл бұрын

CrafsMan's originality and creative output is amazing. Thank you CrafsMan.

@slow_travel4950 3 жыл бұрын

We gonna need Derek Yu on this project, folks. Let's get some Game Maker Studio pros on here.

@tjmb 3 жыл бұрын

“Dis situation has just got upgraded” New favorite phrase!! 😁👍

@christophersoprano-sculptor 3 жыл бұрын

💙💙💙💙Great graphic art and animations. Especially the fire effects. I also appreciate the background cameo by Berzerker.💙💙💙💙 .

@000Mazno000 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh I was thinking it was silly a reverse of "dig-dug," which can be interpreted as "Dig Doug..."

@JohnClark-tt2bl 3 жыл бұрын

Or in the CRAFSMAN style, something like "Doug done dug".

@Boxcow45 3 жыл бұрын

The comedic timing of "Oh Mercy" had me rolling. I love it!

@ScruffyLookinRGB 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Crafsman is there no end to your imagination? I love this! Your animations are always amazing👍👍👍 Thank you for your endless inspiration🙏🙏🙏

@TheMalfestor 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. If... When this becomes a game please consider doing the narration similar to this video. That made extremely entertaining and a bit unique. Makes me think of Bastion.

@MsArana 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a cute idea! I love the retro 8bit styling there CrafsMan!

@josray2557 3 жыл бұрын

the narration makes this game legendary

@fellowadventurer6519 3 жыл бұрын

This video is gold. The video game idea: worth actual gold. Crafsman I love you and need to watch you more often. You always uplift me, thank you. Steady Craftin!!!🤠

@swivelskittle3926 3 жыл бұрын

Utterly adorable animations Crafman, though I did feel a bit sad after bill slapped the second alien with a shovel and the poor thing exploded

@Gazulolima 3 жыл бұрын

craftman... you need a channel on somewhere, this is gold

@jean-paularends4535 3 жыл бұрын

I love it! I really wish this becomes a game! Love love love it!

@brootalbap 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to see you doin' pixel art Crafsman!

@ConeNore 3 жыл бұрын

CrafsMan you are a creative genius.

@TheOriginalFreak 3 жыл бұрын

"anyway...It winds up bein' some aliens." ROFLMAO!!!! You MUST do more of these!!!! God bless brother.

@reverielarke 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how I missed this when you first posted it. I just want you to know I laughed and laughed until I was in tears. This is brilliant. The situation just got upgraded! Can't stop laughing.

@xKagryx 2 жыл бұрын

Still a gem.

@matambale 3 жыл бұрын

More, Crafsman! (hey no pressure now) (please) (and "Bubble Wrap Bill" was extra funny. Picking that one.)

@puhf3328 3 жыл бұрын

Mr sir craftsman, wether y actually make this game or not I will support you as much as I can, I’ll even donate money for all of the wonderful things that you have shown us throughout these years

@ralphmourik 3 жыл бұрын

Make this a kickstarter project, this could be a DEEP game!!! And I would buy it for sure! 😋👊👍

@Catbox_Monster 3 жыл бұрын

The character models are simple and effective (and the aliens are cute!) and maaaan the explosion/fire/smoke effects are rad as heck! And gotta love that old school explosion sound, haha. This looks great, I hope you can continue to work on it!

@donrosco 3 жыл бұрын

The timing on the third alien explosion 👌

@GreenTeaTheTea 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing, I'm hooked on your videos Crafsman, I hope that this comes to fruition some day the little green alien dudes are so cute and doofy, everything is amazingly animated :)

@WillardTGames 3 жыл бұрын

It's not fair that we only get to like a video once. This looks amazing.

@leafrog 3 жыл бұрын

My week will be better now. Thank you Crafsman.

@bokkenka 3 жыл бұрын

That right there is some beautiful animating. Thank you, Crafsman.

@aaronjones1752 3 жыл бұрын

I personally am not a video enthusiast but I think I'd enjoy immersing myself into Bill's alien killing world. CRAFSMAN thank you for developing your channel and entertaining thousands of us especially now during these wierd and questionable times. I know that your content has kept me and others positive and upbeat fending off boredom and cabin fever lol. I just want to let you know we appreciate your time and effort you put into your channel.