Curse

Miss Danshai · Apr 16, 2007, 09:22 PM // 21:22

Right. Here are my entries. First, a single of Shan:

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...PShanCom2b.jpg

and the duo:

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...ShanSanra3.jpg

Shan is drawn with a 2B pencil, the Duo is done in acrylics.

KriaKorturi · Apr 17, 2007, 03:28 AM // 03:28

After discovering this quiet place in Maguuma Jungle, Shan returns, this time with Sanra. They bring along their mini-pet Siege Turtle, and together they pass the time making music.

Mistical miss · Apr 17, 2007, 05:14 AM // 05:14

Awwwwsome

First to miss danshai, nice work on the acrylics, you did work on your faces!

then to kria : that banjo/guitar like thing is too thin I think. perhaps you could give it more of a soundbox? Its not that I don't like the picture, I love it, but I'd like to see things even better ^^. (Not that I could do this ofcourse).

KriaKorturi · Apr 17, 2007, 07:43 AM // 07:43

I know... it looks pitifully thin at that angle, plus it's in some shadows which makes it worse.

It's actually much thicker, here's a closeup:

I didn't want to change the pose just to make the instrument more visible, so I left it as is. Thanks, though.

Lili Frog · Apr 17, 2007, 08:12 AM // 08:12

I got a question. What means "Most Hated Enemies Nerf Bats, otherwise none" ?
I don't see what is "nerf bats". Can someone show me a screen maybe ?

Mistical miss · Apr 17, 2007, 08:24 AM // 08:24

Perhaps u can lighten it up a bit? It just looks like a pancake now ^^

Shanaeri Rynale · Apr 17, 2007, 09:13 AM // 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lili Frog

I got a question. What means "Most Hated Enemies Nerf Bats, otherwise none" ?
I don't see what is "nerf bats". Can someone show me a screen maybe ?

Hi

It's a kinda pun. People talk about skills being hit by the Nerf bat. Since mesmers have recieved more than their fair share of Nerfs it makes sense the only creature Shan would be afraid of is Nerf 'Bats'. The one thing that makes her skills less effective than they should be.

eightyfour-onesevenfive · Apr 17, 2007, 09:20 AM // 09:20

Look up nerf on wikipedia. A "nerf bat" would be something like a baseball bat made out of rubber foam. Completely useless to actually play the game, but also competely safe. No risk of hurting anybody with it, no matter how hard you swing. Something that is "nerfed" becomes less effective and "softer".

So much for the origin of the term "nerf". In gaming culture, the "nerf bat" is the metaphorical tool used by gaming companies to apply "nerfs".

Lili Frog · Apr 17, 2007, 09:34 AM // 09:34

Alright.
Thanks for your answers. Too bad, I thought it was a kind of monster ^^

Shanaeri Rynale · Apr 17, 2007, 10:05 AM // 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lili Frog

Alright.
Thanks for your answers. Too bad, I thought it was a kind of monster ^^

Oh in artist land it can be.

Sectus · Apr 17, 2007, 03:46 PM // 15:46

Oh, the nerf bat is definitely a monster alright. The most terrying gruesome monster you could ever imagine. Kinda like the rabbit in Holy Grail, you never suspect it's all that dangerous until it actually attacks.

Morag D · Apr 17, 2007, 06:15 PM // 18:15

well well, all very nice, I'm really looking forward to the decision - altough I don't envy you, that's gonna be a tough thing

I decided to submit a second entry, a single drawing of Sanra and ... a guy

and as everyone is posting teasers, here's mine:

Mistical miss · Apr 17, 2007, 07:36 PM // 19:36

awesome, but where is the rose?

Morag D · Apr 17, 2007, 08:19 PM // 20:19

no rose^^ enough clichees in this one already with the tanned latino guy xD

Roguish Seraph · Apr 17, 2007, 11:12 PM // 23:12

ugh I'm really gonna cut it close x.x

Tea And Cashews · Apr 17, 2007, 11:58 PM // 23:58

I didn't even realize how close the due date is. x_x

Oh well, maybe I'll get one of them in...

Sectus · Apr 18, 2007, 12:05 AM // 00:05

Well, if artists are having difficulty meeting the end date of the contest we might consider extending it again.

egnki · Apr 18, 2007, 02:23 AM // 02:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sectus

Well, if artists are having difficulty meeting the end date of the contest we might consider extending it again.

Tea And Cashews · Apr 18, 2007, 03:18 AM // 03:18

Part of my falling behind is my own lack of working, but that's because of the new job I've got. So, if you don't extend it, I understand. But it would be lovely if we got a little bit longer for it.

Perynne · Apr 18, 2007, 05:11 AM // 05:11

I wouldn't mind getting an extension either, as long as it doesn't keep on going forever...

After all, a deadline is a deadline, and sometimes it's the best kind of motivator out there.