Great Briton

Bloody hell! That is awesome!!

One day, I'll ask DJ nicely (aka "pay" ) to have GB beating the crap out of something. His stiff-upper-lip only goes so far. LOL

Uh-oh ...I think I have TA's 'Pic-itis'.....please...someone...help....me.....

Hey all. Sorry about the delay in replying regarding the old pic, but some serious family stuff got in the way.

I've tried to upload the previous version, but ImageDump seems to be having a problem with it's Security Code thing- so I can't put 'em up at the moment.

In the meantime, if anyone is that interested, PM me and I'll email it to you.

Cheers!

Other than the boots/belt (which were my only suggestions based on GB's actual costume), I was happy with either version too.

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Based on feedback, I've made some improvements to the piece;

- Angled the background a little for more dynamics.

- Stretched the lead arm out some to get rid of the 'flex' look.

- Altered the belt to match the in-game version

- Got rid of the boot line and changed the outfit to a one-piece

- Rounded his gluteous maximus (butt muscles)

New versions;

GREAT BRITON - poster

GREAT BRITON - detail

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Absolutely superb mate!! Thank you so much!

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Now, I've never seen GB's butt, but I'm gonna assume it's not angular, or those quarters wouldn't bounce off properly.

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Cheeky git (pun intended )

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...I note you didn't deny it.

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I blame ignorance due to your fancy New World lingo.

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OOOooohh.. I see. You mean if the cityscape were tilted a little bit, it would have a more dynamic look. That's a good idea and I might mess with it some (with Great Briton's approval, of course).

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You're the artist, chief - I'm just stoked you're working on a GB pic! LOL!

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Now, I've never seen GB's butt, but I'm gonna assume it's not angular, or those quarters wouldn't bounce off properly.

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Cheeky git (pun intended )

*feels the burning spotlight upon him*

The client does. How could he not?

Seriously tho DJ, I thank you for taking the time and effort for both the initial piece, and the revisions we've discussed.

Dear.
Sweet.
Bajezus!

That is amazing mate! Cheers so much!!

That.
Is.
Incredible.

I AM THE LAW-... Ahem. Sorry.

Cheers CB!

I guess I should mention that the piece does reflect his bio - namely that after the assumed death of Hero 1 during the War, the UK saw a dramatic increase in violent parahuman crime, as the gleaming symbol of British law & order no longer served as a deterrent; chaos reigned. The other UK heroes did their best, but without a figurehead, someone to represent the ideals of the nation, it was an uphill struggle.

From nowhere entered 'Great Briton', and turned the tide.

...Ignore the fact he started as a Level 1 char though.. LMAO!

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Why the rock is in diamond shape? Also, you should put all those heads inside the rubbish bin, not beside it. They smell.

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Careful sculpting? Either that, or he was confused when his significant other said she wanted a BIG rock for her engagement ring.

As for the heads... Uhhh... Its on his to-do list.

Blimey!

Hey! Do you wanna be the one to make those Environmental Engineers redundant? Well, do ya? I'm doin' my bit for the economy!

*looks shifty*

Wonderful start!

Ha! Aint in Paragon, but my home town: "Majestic City". So ner!

And I also have Limited Liability.

Needs must, luv.

LOL! Yeah, it is. Apparently, he thinks the Freakshow are great (I pointed him to the website for info). His girl said it was a bit dark, but we both just looked at each other and nodded as to how cool it was. Heh.

I was originally have meant to call it "Briton's Darkest Hour"...but I forgot.

A good friend of mine finally completed a piece of artwork that I commissioned from him to help with his portfolio.

The scan here may be a bit small, but the actual piece is an A3 sheet. It's amazing.

So without further ado, may I present James Bentley's:

Great Briton - Unleashed!

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I hate it when people talk about challenge. This game isn't challenging for me. Any time people bring challenge into the equation I can't do anything but shrug and wonder.

I don't get it. I don't get it at some very basic level, and I suppose it's preventing me from seeing some brilliant overarching game design that is, at the moment, totally opaque to me. Or maybe I'm just not their target demographic?

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Is that because the 3M-to-1H formula is still out of whack? I'm genuinely curious. I manage fine on Unyielding level, but even I worry about Invincible (although that's probably because I haven't yet respec'd into a Tough and/or AS build).

Firstly, I happen to think this game - and the Devs - are the best in the business. I have never thought otherwise. I've not ranted about ED. I've not bemoaned the GDN. I have a high-regard for the work that has gone into the creation of the world we all play in.

This being said, I am not against pointing out certain issues I personally see wrong with the system at hand. Yes, Universe, you are quite right - we are their allies. That was pretty much my point.

However, it seems you are under the erronous impression I am unhappy with the position my own hero is at the moment. And you'd be wrong. I'm not Level 50, and won't be for some time. Curious, then, that I offer these opinions in an effort to add content, flavour, and wider-reaching implications for the players who have indeed reached the Level 50 that is such an accolade and testimony to the player.

My point is that - using your analogy - none of us happen to be even Batman. Batman is the top of his game, allowing interaction and combat that the average vigilante would be unable to handle. But why can't L50s be up there with the signatures? The top rank achievable in game is Level 50. If there were an extra 10 levels, I might understand it. If Statesman was conning above Level 50, I'd understand it; expect it even. But when Ms Liberty et al - the heroes we IC and OOC should aspire to - are outside the reach of even the top ranks, what does that say for the IC gameworld?

Also, I'd want to make something quite clear: I don't PvP. I loathe it. Ergo, my time in RV would be minimal when I do indeed reach the level to enter. Therefore, I don't care about being "UBAR" et al. It's PvE that is the crux of this game. PvP is a tag-on that still needs work.

The fact that you suggest that as Level 50s you should go to Atlas and blast Level 1s to feel superpowered pretty much validates my entire argument. At Level 50, they should be fighting concepts and events that transcends popping to the local street. The Shadow Shard begins to approach this notion, but more needs to be implemented.

But hey. As long you get Nova, you're happy right? Thats cool. However, I personally feel Level 50 should mean something more than just conning white to Level 50 mobs.

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And that's a shame... since by Level 50, you should have earned the right to be up there with the big names.

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I don't want my inv/ss tank to reach Statesman levels. I want to approach that level of power, sure, but the idea of "completing" my character turns me off.

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I guess I should have been a bit clearer here. 'The Statesman' is an anomaly in the CoX universe. He's the 'Superman' of Paragon City, as it were. Possessed by the power of a Greek god, it's no small wonder he's the world's foremost hero. And I agree with you; that level should not be achievable any more than a SWG character (god forbid!) could level to a point where they could take out the Vader NPC.

However, his allies and compatriots are not so almighty. Manticore. Miss Liberty. Synapse. Positron. These display powers at a level that should not be out of reach to a L50.

What happens, then, when you reasch this L50? Endgame?

I would hope not. If it were me, I'd make these signature heroes your contacts for further L50 missions (with mobs upwards to L54). Missions that, for some reason or another (reflected, perhaps, in the comics) they can't do themselves, or decree "you're the best man/woman for the job."

If immersion is highly regarded in the development of missions and world environment, imagine the secret swell of pride you'd feel when a hero you see in the comics admits you could do better.

My point is, Level 50 shouldn't be the endgame in terms of where you are. Granted, it's not now to an extent (Hamidon, for example.. ) , but the difference is: no matter how well slotted your powers are... Mynx will always be better than you. Hell, she's better than at least three heroes combined.

Ultimately nothing you do in-game will mean much in the grand scheme of things. Because, subconciously, you'll always know that you're just doing the minor jobs Freedom Phalanx are too powerful to waste their time on.

I know it's been said before, but I'll just re-iterate.

Three minions vs one hero is just plain wrong for a superhero genre MMO. Minions should be the waves upon waves of disposable pawns that just bogs the hero(es) down in their march towards the true villains. How many times have Wolverine, Spiderman, Captain America et al been surrounded by sheer numbers of essentially cannonfodder? Take X3 (*sighs*) as a recent example. Magneto sends in the clowns first. His minions. The chaffe to his wheat. The numbers which threaten to overwhelm the heroes.

In my - often ill-considered - opinion, the con system should reflect something like:

10 minions should equal 1 Hero.
3 Lts should equal 1 Hero.
1 Boss should equal 1 Hero.
1 Elite Boss should equal 3 Heroes.
1 Archvillain should equal 10 Heroes.
1 Giant Monster should equal 20 Heroes.

In addition, Archvillains should reflect the power and levels of the heroes that go up against them. At Level 50, one should not be facing some alternate-universe copy of an established Signature Hero. The threats should be on a cosmic level. More Hamidon than Praetorian.

A lot of the feeling of "dooom" can be traced back to the concept that no matter how great your character is at Level 50, you'll never match up to a Signature Character. They're the established yardstick. The characters that define how powerful your hero is in the world. So when a L50 Tanker meets - for example - Siege (a signature Tanker)... you're automatically comparing one to the other. And they never stack up side-by-side. They'll always be better. Harder. Stronger. More durable.

And that's a shame... since by Level 50, you should have earned the right to be up there with the big names.

Cheers for a fantastic two years, Cryptic! I've never stuck with a game for so long, let alone still looking forward to playing it each time!

/em salute

You so don't need any tutorials....