In addition to the resources generously provided by the organizers, some members of the fvn community have decided to create additional assets available for free use to NovemBEAR participants.

Terms and Stipulations for Use of Assets

Any assets posted in this thread are free to use for your project, provided the project is part of the 2024 NovemBEAR Game Jam and you follow all of the stated rules of the game jam and itch.io.  

Failure to do so may result in the creator of the asset pursuing a DMCA takedown of your project unless the assets are removed.  In addition, no AI generated assets should be posted in this thread, as this would also violate the rules of the game jam.  Lastly, credit must be given to the creator of any assets used.  (For those providing assets, please list how you would like to be credited in your post).

a sprite of a younger to middle aged bear I created.  There are a few hair variations that can be toggled to give the impression of time passing/aging.  The sprite has a twink build and athletic build option good for stories involving working out and training.

Credit should read as JMJerbear if used.

.PSD File

Layers Version

Composite Sprites Starter Pack: Twink Version (with piercings) | Athletic Version (with piercings)

(Composite Sprite .zip file does not contain all possible combinations of layers)

Princess Bear sprite! Complete with male and female body type.

Credit to MayoMilkshake if used.

Two more free character assets will come out soon before the jam starts. Google drive contains PSD.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iuGiQDokV6C5BOqmwxf4QlXXc7-tEqlx/view?usp=shari...

A few backgrounds I drew for some of my old or cancelled projects.  Credit to JMJerbear if used.

*The bottom 3 waterfall pics can be animated in Ren’Py.  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eq2fYzuffLoffh6hL2awvUCBARveBRWm/view?usp=drivesdk

Another sprite - this time big cats for variety.  Layers .zip file includes all four options in separate folders.

PSD Files to make your own: Tiger .psd  |  Lion .psd  |  Snep.psd  |  Jaguar .psd

Ready-to-Use Folders for Layered Images: All Cat Sprites - Layers version

Ready-To-Go Composite Sprites:  Tiger.zip   |  Lion.zip  | Snep.zip  | Jaguar.zip
(Composite Sprite .zip file does not contain all possible combinations of layers)

Glory Bear sprite! 

Credit to MayoMilkshake if used.

Non-bear sprites coming soon. Google drive contains PSD.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14-Q5oyus8vQnN1XaQnUa1tuIWekddSpC/view?usp=shari...

Bush Dog sprite! 

Credit to MayoMilkshake if used.

Google drive contains PSD.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1otC59N3hQucgjzaHGOWp9aXvaBptUjO9/view?usp=shari...

Wallaby sprite! 

Credit to MayoMilkshake if used.

Google drive contains PSD.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tt9p74dWCzhBkcqIIaTgna84X06hQg49/view?usp=shari...

Capybara sprite! 

Credit to MayoMilkshake if used.

Google drive contains PSD.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yiHKIjTrbpKdBZ2ELa85PqpKbPE5t7NZ/view?usp=shari...

So, how do you use .PSD files to create usable sprites?

There are two methods... one is to use a program to create composite sprites (Gimp 2 is a free program) to select individual layer combinations and export images as .png or .webp files.  I suggest only doing the expressions and combinations you intend to use to save space, and make sure to name them in the proper format... check the Renpy Images Tutorial section on sprites (look for the section on Eileen)  Pro tip: Make sure not to export the background layer or else you will end up with a white box around your character.

The second method is considered best practice to create a smaller game file, using layered sprites where each element stacks on top of each other.  It requires additional coding and may be daunting for beginners, but if you're interested, HERE is a tutorial by GruntSteel with additional information.

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to upload some of the backgrounds I had in my archives for people to use in the Gamejam : Over here !
If you ever use them, please credit me under the name Nasu/Aubergine (@DesignsGinette on twitter) ! Also, please avoid any modification other than Hue/contrast/value editing, lighting change, levels... Recrop and transform is ok, given how most of them are not calibrated for the Ren'Py aspect ratio. But please avoid operations that would alter the composition too much (like oil painting effects or this type of things).
Most of these were repurposed from private illustrations so I didn't upload the .kra files. Most of them were done in the process of learning how to handle backgrounds, so their layer structure is chaotic anyway. Still, if you ever really need to edit something for the needs of your game, send me a DM on twitter (during November) and I'll see what I can do.
Good luck everyone and can't wait to see what everybody's working on !

here is some lineart i made for this event that i probavly wont use for my own project. I just ask that you give me credit in the credits of your project or in the description if anywhere you use it, that i made it.

 My username is ShiaShnaky on x and discord

Feel free to color or edit as you wish.

I am also available for commission if youd like more of this character or anything else.

(One should be transparent, the other has a white background)

Heya! I finished the sprites for donations. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NDWJAvW_c-pCoPUk0jn_iAVMtdv6KG89?usp=sha...
Hope you like it, whoever uses it.

.psd version

Layers version

Composite Sprites

Otter

.psd file

Layers version

composite images will be posted soon.