Curse

Verene · Oct 10, 2009, 01:03 AM // 01:03

Yowch. Yeah, not exactly the smartest thing to do.

Though I can't talk. I once burned my fingers so badly at work that it looked like my skin was charred, and another time only took three days off of work/school when I was sick with pneumonia...yay for nearly landing myself in the hospital. I'm a genius.

I kind of want to make some sort of doll/plush, since I have tons of fabric scraps laying around, but I feel Kiya's got the market cornered on that and I know nothing I make will even hold a candle to hers...

KiyaKoreena · Oct 10, 2009, 01:11 AM // 01:11

Now I WANT you to make one. Do it!

Plushie making is fun!

BlueXIV · Oct 10, 2009, 01:17 AM // 01:17

Man, so many winning entries here... :\

Well I'm not letting yall win without some sort of a challenge. I'm starting my submission now too

Charlie Dayman · Oct 10, 2009, 01:40 AM // 01:40

Maybe second to last progress piece? Pretty much finished with the figure besides the foot. Just detailing my plan for the architecture I'll have going on in the background. Came out a lot different than what I had originally planned - ended up switching mid sketch because the original idea was a tad too Art Nouveau-ish instead of Gothic. I like this current architectural design more.

http://cubeupload.com/files/812200picture017.jpg

I'll try to get it wrapped up by this weekend/early next week so I can start on another contest and commission.

Verene · Oct 10, 2009, 01:52 AM // 01:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena

Now I WANT you to make one. Do it!

Plushie making is fun!

XD

Well perhaps I will, then!

I have one that I made a few months ago when I decided I wanted to give it a try, beyond color inaccuracy caused by the felt I don't think it's too bad. Not going to use felt next time, though, such a pain to work with.

BlueXIV · Oct 10, 2009, 05:09 AM // 05:09

D: Charlie, looks awesooomee.

I'm going to guess that KiyaKoreena is definitely going to take a winner spot, and the second spot will go to a cosplayer because ANET <3 cosplay.

So there will most likely be only one illustration winner... Better start cracking... :\ Can't do a half assed job this time

Edit:
Question, should I try something epic or take the easy way out and draw [insert female guildwars personality here] in a slutty halloween costume? :\

Tzu · Oct 10, 2009, 11:14 AM // 11:14

Blue: you can't combine the two for epic win? D8

Charlie: looks fantastic.

I forgot to update first post yesterday, better get to it.

Operative 14 · Oct 10, 2009, 08:19 PM // 20:19

BlueXIV: I don't see how those two are mutually exclusive.

Charlie: Darn you! Now I know I'm not winning for sure! >_<
I love the Mad King pumpkin heads along the bottom. I wish I had your drawing skill, it's so perfect. It looks like a photograph! That's a scanned image, right?

Miniami: Did you model that from the game model or did you start completely from scratch? Either way that is darned impressive! o.0

BlueXIV · Oct 10, 2009, 08:37 PM // 20:37

Hehe I'm just wondering whether to focus on the scene or the people.

YunSooJin · Oct 10, 2009, 08:57 PM // 20:57

boobs blue, boobs.

Tzu · Oct 10, 2009, 11:01 PM // 23:01

sorry about the bra being all wonky o.O
it just didnt want to stay put! Im guessing its the weight or something.

Anyways, that's my progress, sorry about it being slow... D8
I worked on some of the leather stuff too, but Im nowhere near done with those, so not posting progress. The bra was an unholy piece of f*ckery to finish, but it's done now. finally. I always have issues making bra armour :/

For great justice I guess I should post my awesome heels, I dont think Ill be using them anyways:

sorry about the dust, they've been living in the back of the closet for a long time.

Now I need you guys to help me, if you can! ^.^'
I don't want to have to cut my hair or buy a wig for this costume (wig would take too much time to ship anyways), so I'm trying to make-do with what I've got. So far I've tried 3 options:

1) Loose, like I always keep my hair. It's mid-shoulderblades length, I think. I could make it straight or keep it slightly wavy. It's pretty much the right colour.
2.) Loose singular braid on back, two thick parts left on either side of face.
3.) 2 loose braids on either side of face, loose hair down back.

Here's some examples of what I mean, I dont feel like styling my hair right now, so;

I can't keep 3 braids, like Jora does, 'cus my hair just isn't thick enough :/ It would look quite strange. Jora's got the hair of a horse in comparison... XD
Question then becomes; which style do you think would be best? Which one would remind you the most of Jora?

YunSooJin · Oct 10, 2009, 11:06 PM // 23:06

I'll take option 3 for 1000, alex

Tzu · Oct 10, 2009, 11:19 PM // 23:19

noted, YSJ! ty ^^

Taurus was banned, but she was and still is a member of the contest, just through me. It's not hosted by Guru, after all. I'm sure the mods won't mind.

Here's the finished doll from Taurus.

KiyaKoreena · Oct 10, 2009, 11:21 PM // 23:21

Yay progress pics! Very nice!

Ditto on 3.

BlueXIV · Oct 10, 2009, 11:22 PM // 23:22

Option 33333333333333

Tzu · Oct 11, 2009, 12:24 AM // 00:24

Thanks, I'll go with 3 then I think ^.^ Hopefully I can manage to make some hair-ornaments, but I have a feeling I might fail at making them clasp the hair like they should.
She's got these metal clasp-thingies instead of strings for her braids.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll come up with Blue, and espy if he decides to join. XD

Minami · Oct 11, 2009, 01:02 AM // 01:02

Operative 14: The models I used are existing 3D models with some modifications thrown in from my part.

I wish I had the ability to extract the 3D models from the game though, it would save a LOT of time. However, it's illegal AFAIK, plus the in-game models are extremely low poly, and I only work with high poly models.

For instance, the textures I will use for the figure's skin are over 4000x4000 in resolution per segment. I wish the in-game textures were that detailed and it wouldn't take a supercomputer to run the game

Tzu · Oct 11, 2009, 01:09 AM // 01:09

^haha, I dont think people would care to live in the real world anymore, if that was the case, Minami. :P XD

Charlie Dayman · Oct 11, 2009, 01:11 AM // 01:11

@Operative 14: I've been taking a picture each time I upload one of the progress screens. My scanner isn't big enough to capture all of that image :\

@Tzu: your armor looks awesome. And like everyone said, go with option three for the hair. Those ponytails (I don't know what they're called) always remind of me beer maidens/viking women. By far the best choice out of all of them.

Widowmaker · Oct 11, 2009, 01:23 AM // 01:23

Hair 3.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueXIV

Edit:
Question, should I try something epic or take the easy way out and draw [insert female guildwars personality here] in a slutty halloween costume? :\

I knew I should have claimed that idea before now.