First I made a couple of icons with the 8x8 restriction.
Then I decided to make the same icons, but in 16x16.
All of a sudden this new resolution felt really high-res. When in previous challenges it’s felt somewhat restricted.
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It does feel high-res when put side by side, doesn’t it. Maybe do a 12x12 in-between now 
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That’s a good idea
Honestly not too different from the 16x16 ones. I think I messed up some of the proportions compared to the 16x16 versions, but you get the idea 
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Very recognizable!
I quite like these, it seems the optimal size for this kind of icon IMO. I’m being annoying now but could also try 10x10 so you get full 8x8 for the colour and the extra 2 pixels are reserved for the outline.
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I think you’re right. I prefer 12x12. It’s has the best balance of restriction vs. detail in my opinion.
I tried 10x10, but it’s not that different from 12x12. Just slightly less detail. It’s especially noticeable in the potion icon. I couldn’t make it as round in the bottom as the other ones. It has more of a rounded triangular shape now as opposed to the pear shape in the higher resolution images.
For good measure I also made this alternative version, as I achanged up the designs and lighting slightly when I did the higher res versions.
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