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Morag D · Feb 18, 2010, 08:00 AM // 08:00

mood is great, and yes, kurz war armor is a pain in teh bumz.

Charlie Dayman · Feb 18, 2010, 08:05 AM // 08:05

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Originally Posted by Morag D

mood is great, and yes, kurz war armor is a pain in teh bumz.

Yeah, it's one of those times where you're halfway through the figure and realize something is off.

*grumble grumble grumble*

Tzu · Feb 18, 2010, 11:36 AM // 11:36

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I'll have to check that game out sometime since my brother had nothing but good things to say about it. And your guess is as good as mine when it comes to what I might put into this piece.

And good news for you Tzu, I think I've got an idea brewing in my head for your ranger. I'm thinking... Flaming arrows here.

Yep, you do have to play Dragon Age. If you love it (which you will) and want to rant about it, I'm here to listen/rant with you. 8)

Flaming arrows...? Flaming arrows??? I LUFF flaming (incendiary) arrows. Especially together with ignite arrows and splinter weapon...

So yeah, right down my alley, I totally embrace your idea.

Eastern Magik · Feb 18, 2010, 11:38 AM // 11:38

ooh, the last one is just :OOOO and idk why, but that whole concept of battle reminds me so much at this picture

Invertation · Feb 18, 2010, 01:20 PM // 13:20

All the pointed helmets and the general red/orange glow to the scene makes me think there's a Kanaxai hidden in the mess. Speaking of, a scene like this would be great to fill with cameos of other characters--something like Dynasty Warriors, depending on how serious a piece you intend to produce. All the same.

Widowmaker · Feb 18, 2010, 04:52 PM // 16:52

I'm kind of wondering how he's holding that hammer like that.

Like the new scene though, great sense of drama.

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Yep, you do have to play Dragon Age. If you love it (which you will) and want to rant about it, I'm here to listen/rant with you. 8)

Someone is probably getting excited about DA: Awakening.

Charlie Dayman · Feb 18, 2010, 08:55 PM // 20:55

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Originally Posted by Tzu

Yep, you do have to play Dragon Age. If you love it (which you will)

That sounds like a threat, Tzu. When and if I do get the chance to pick it up, I'll be sure to come straight to you for a chat.

And exploding splinter weapon arrows are all sorts of awesome.

@Magik: That's a cool picture. It reminds me a lot of the artwork from that 80's movie "Heavy Metal" - I mean that in the best way possible of course.

@Invertation: Thanks for noticing the pointed helmets. Trying to sneak in a bit of that samurai headdress, particularly the ones that were adorned with deer and bull horns. As for the Dynasty Warriors reference, I'll be sure sneak that cheap bastard Lu Bu somewhere into the picture just for you.

@Widowmaker: I haven't really focused on the maul that much. I'm still sort of playing around with the hammer positioning. I want to give the impression that the maul's heavy weight is giving his arm a good stretch. Besides that, I still need to tilt it a bit so that it appears to rest on his upper back. Right now, it looks as if he's holding it with that arm alone.

Smilin' Assassin · Feb 18, 2010, 09:16 PM // 21:16

zmg Charlie this is pretty fusking ossum~!

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.. and Taiko is fabulous inspiration indeed :}

I think I know what Widowmaker is saying tho ~ try that pose yerself, ie pick up something Hueg with one hand, then raise your leg on that side .. you fall over~! (well I do)
eeh I'm no artist, and Iron Butted does look solid enough to pull it off .. but maybe if his other leg was raised instead (and his L leg straight, or back), his pose would be stronger, he'd seem more balanced ..

Charlie Dayman · Feb 18, 2010, 09:24 PM // 21:24

I see what you mean, so I'll keep playing around with the poses as I go along. In my mind, I kind of envisioned him standing with his left leg sort of propped up on a rock. That and I too like the idea that he's strong enough to swing about the club with relative ease.

YunSooJin · Feb 18, 2010, 09:40 PM // 21:40

the most epic poses are not poses people would take in real life :| I wish it was different >_>

Charlie Dayman · Feb 18, 2010, 09:47 PM // 21:47

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Originally Posted by YunSooJin

the most epic poses are not poses people would take in real life :| I wish it was different >_>

The pose Iron is using is how I brush my teeth in the morning. One of the reasons why I chose it.

Widowmaker · Feb 18, 2010, 09:49 PM // 21:49

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Originally Posted by Charlie Dayman

@Widowmaker: I haven't really focused on the maul that much. I'm still sort of playing around with the hammer positioning. I want to give the impression that the maul's heavy weight is giving his arm a good stretch. Besides that, I still need to tilt it a bit so that it appears to rest on his upper back. Right now, it looks as if he's holding it with that arm alone.

I'd suggest bringing his arm forward more, pulled that far back would be pretty uncomfortable and, I suspect, the armour will interfere with balancing the maul across his shoulders.

Poor sod has to actually move it from that position at some point.

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The pose Iron is using is how I brush my teeth in the morning. One of the reasons why I chose it.

That leaves me wondering where your teeth are.

Charlie Dayman · Feb 18, 2010, 10:20 PM // 22:20

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That leaves me wondering where your teeth are.

EVERYWHERE.

After toying around a bit with the arm, I ended up changing it so that he's now hoisting it over his shoulder rather than back. With the other position, the head of the maul got obstructed when I ended up moving the forearm forward. This stance works a bit better and shows more of the weapon.

bebe · Feb 19, 2010, 03:58 AM // 03:58

Woo.. the background is looking good charliepai..

Zamochit · Feb 19, 2010, 07:21 AM // 07:21

Still loving your work Charlie <3

Charlie Dayman · Feb 19, 2010, 07:24 AM // 07:24

@Zamochit: Oh hey there! Long time no see. Nice to see you around these parts again.

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Woo.. the background is looking good charliepai..

No comment.

Maybe the last WIP for the next few days. Bit of a busy weekend coming up. Anyways, I switched around the composition to put the viewer right in the throws of the marching soldiers clearing out the Afflicted.

The Imperial soldiers in the back went through a few different armor sets from the last WIP. At first I kept the same horned helmets and banners, but it ended up looking too similar to the samurai class. So I did a bit of a mix and match between the Guild Lord designs and Chinese dynastic warriors. Turned out pretty well.

A lot of work will be going into this one, but I'm looking forward to it.

Tommy's · Feb 19, 2010, 11:50 AM // 11:50

Loooks sooo great Charly. Great background, love the moon and what you did to the soldiers outfit. Also I think this hammerstance is alot better and looks more natural. Great scene.

Tzu · Feb 20, 2010, 12:34 PM // 12:34

Hot! 8)

love the fire, looks very natural, and the pretty sparks all around! I can really feel the depth and ambience of the piece already, which is great!

Ravenhawk · Feb 20, 2010, 03:36 PM // 15:36

I always run out of words to describe how awesome Charlie's artworks are. <3

Eragon Zarroc · Feb 20, 2010, 11:35 PM // 23:35

u can see more of ur gianormous hammer now