C+C And Style Discussion (Split from Nayr's Thread)

[RokuGurin]

critique does not entail complements. this is something that comes up often, where people think that criticism needs to include more "helpful" phrases like "good job," "nice work," or "not bad." nobody needs to pepper their criticisms with things like this because it doesn't say anything critically about the work in question, and thus is pointless praise that never helps someone improve their work.

Dude, I was making an example. I wasn't implying that we should shower him with complements. But do you think he came here for critique on his sprites or to be told to stop and try something else? And who's to say he won't move on once he feels he's mastered the Fire Emblem style?

the important thing is to realize that people come to tSR to improve as (pixel) artists and expand their abilities; by sticking with only one style, nayr is limiting himself creatively. if that's what he wants to do, then cool! take it somewhere else.

I believe the most important thing to realize is that people are entitled to do what they wish. You might think he's limiting himself, but as I and many others have said, he may decide to broaden his horizon when the time is right for him. So leave it be. And that last part you said really irks me. "Take it somewhere else?" Just because Nayr isn't SUPER AMBITIOUS about being THE GREATEST PIXEL ARTIST IN THE WORLD then he's not worth the time? Honestly.

I'm defending him because pushing him won't do anything. He posted this topic to get feedback on his FE sprites. In the end, it's his decision whether or not he wants to try different styles. This arguing is pointless and we should just leave Nayr to do his thing.