Question

Thumbnail Request - Sandstorm Squad
I would like the best artists to do a thumbnail for my game that i will make in the future, Sandstorm Squad. It will be published after March 05, when all the new apocalypse-themed props will be open to the public. here is what the cover should show.

Two teams of characters charging towards each other across an apocalypse-like wasteland (featuring the props from Apocalypse). One Team Has Crimson Cruise, The Nomad, and Raze on it, each on holding a gadget from Apocalypse. The Other Team is Matterhorn, Rocky West, and Gasolino. heres the more specifics. (the characters are humanoid, not gim-like.)

Matterhorn - wears ragged blue jeans and a black leather jacket, holds a prickler. Glaring in rage.
Rocky West - carries a pickaxe, looks determined. wears rugged brown chaps and a brown leather cowboy vest.
Gasolino - wears a black suit similiar to Melodisio, no hat, though, and carries a Timekeeper gadget. looks partially afraid, partially excited.

Crimson Cruise - looks determined , carries a Stoneburster and leads the opposing team.
Nomad - carries a prickler, expression cannot be seen behind face mask and goggles.
Raze - looks partially excited and partially angry as he carreis a Twister.

i guess that is pretty much it include the game title, 'thumbnail by (your name) ' and 'Game created by JimmyJohns629.

Answer 1

Here's a concept for your game thumbnail for "Sandstorm Squad":

### Thumbnail Design Concept

**Background:**
- An apocalyptic wasteland with a dramatic sky, filled with swirling sand and debris. Scattered remnants of old vehicles, rusted structures, and new apocalypse-themed props to set an intense atmosphere.

**Foreground:**
- **Two Teams in Motion:**
- **Left Side - Team Lead by Crimson Cruise:**
- **Crimson Cruise:** Positioned at the front with a determined expression, wielding a Stoneburster, leading the charge.
- **Nomad:** Just behind Crimson, face obscured by a mask and goggles, holding a prickler, ready for action.
- **Raze:** Engaged in the charge, showing a mix of excitement and anger, armed with a Twister, slightly behind the front line.

- **Right Side - Opposing Team:**
- **Matterhorn:** In a dynamic, forward-leaning stance, glaring fiercely, wearing ragged blue jeans and a black leather jacket while wielding a prickler.
- **Rocky West:** Positioned next to Matterhorn, with a focused expression, carrying a pickaxe, dressed in rugged brown chaps and a leather vest.
- **Gasolino:** Slightly behind Rocky, wearing a sleek black suit without a hat, a mix of fear and excitement on his face, holding a Timekeeper gadget.

**Text Elements:**
- **Game Title:** "Sandstorm Squad" prominently displayed at the top in bold, apocalyptic-style font, possibly with dust or sand swirling around the letters for effect.
- **Attribution:** “Thumbnail by [Your Name]” at the bottom left corner in smaller font.
- **Game Created By:** “Game created by JimmyJohns629” at the bottom right corner in the same smaller font.

### Additional Details:
- Use a vibrant color palette with strong contrasts to highlight character details and emotions.
- Add motion lines or effects around the characters to emphasize their charge towards each other.
- Consider incorporating dynamic lighting to enhance the dramatic atmosphere, such as sunlight breaking through clouds or a glowing effect around the gadgets.

This concept should work well to convey the thrilling clash between the two teams in "Sandstorm Squad". Once you have a thumb artist or a graphic designer, you can share these specifics to help them create an impactful thumbnail!