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That kind of looks like the pulse rifle from Aliens. Which is not bad...it's one of the coolest guns out there.

I disagree...I really like the hood on the first one. It's unusual, with a distinctive shape that makes it stand out from every other patriotic-themed character out there.

I think the only thing off about the first one is the pants -- too yellow. I agree that you should try tan/beige.

I don't think the darker colors are an issue. Bright primaries come off as too modern in CoH -- I think darker tones evoke a late pulp/early comics feel.

Excellent work, PB...I like it a lot.

Those are hilarious, Shia! I look forward to reading more. MORE!

That is stellar! I love FunkYeti's style, and the characters all look great.

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Susie, this Gorilla character is amazing

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Thanks! I'm currently working on getting a commission done of him by a very interesting artist. I am positively thrilled to see how it turns out.

I really need a DA account...I must have 8 or 9 pieces of character art that no one ever sees but me.

Seconded -- if you don't want to hand over real cash, you are going to a.) have a difficult time getting commissions done, and b.) have to be happy with what you get.

If you are willing to hand over real cash, truly excellent (meaning: professional quality) work can be commissioned starting at under $50. I found my most recent commission artist by scouring DeviantArt -- he's a professional illustrator, and I am busting at the seams to see what he comes up with.

For free art: well, good luck. To increase your chances, it seems to help to:
a.) Be friendly and complimentary, but not pushy.
b.) Have an excellent, interesting character design.
c.) Make friends in-game.

I've been playing since launch, and I've only ever received one piece of free art. But I treasure it more than any of my commissions because it was a huge compliment to the character.

Someone please tell me that's fake. Otherwise, I'm going to have to hold my impending child to a ridiculous standard.

"Okay, junior, Daddy wants a commission of the Justice Society of America..."

I'm going to give away some names I've been keeping close to the vest, just so I won't be tempted to make any more characters. I have got to stick to the ones I have.

Anyway, names I've recently cleared:
Bestiary
Moongirl
Oceaneer
Lens
Man-chine
Street Shogun

Names I am sitting on in an undecided fashion:
Armor-Clad
Catsuit (Which I'm inclined to keep)
Rubber Man
Repellant
Super-Villain

Names I want:
None. I have too damn many characters as it is.

I must be simple...I can't find it. I went to your DA page and clicked on "Gallery". I don't see anything that looks like Plastic Man -- but judging by your other work, I can't imagine that it's anything but excellent.

I really would like to see it, though -- help?

Edit: AHA! I clicked on "popular" and got it. Weird.

Wow.

Does anyone know of any links to photomanipulating guides or FAQs? I could never aspire to do something like that, but I like to mess around with Photoshop, and this would give me a project.

Thanks!

Is there any sort of restriction on quality? 'Cause I'm not artist, but I'll bang out a picture for a good cause.

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Jack Colby. Ed McGaffey. Col. Mortimer.

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Oh, come on...no one can kill Lee Van Cleef three times!

I'm absolutely addicted to this story. You rule, Heroid.

No kidding. I shudder to think of how much I've spent on CoH fanart.

Of course, I've spent money on much more ridiculous things, and not walked away with a gorgeous piece of custom artwork.

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Do we not have a "how to post a request" thread?

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I've often wondered about that. If someone walked up to me and said "Hey, draw me," I'd slap them with a mackerel. You folks are better people than I am.

I'm disappointed.






Just kidding -- I'm completely hooked. More!

Fantastic story, Heroid -- just fantastic. Waiting with bated breath for the next installment.

Hi all,
Just got this back from the artist: Dave Wachter did this image for me of my latest, favoritest scrapper, Phantom Detective. He really did a bang-up job, and he has a great, distinctive style.

Phantom Detective

SB

As a side note...great costume!

Wow, Juggertha...nice! You're really rocking the line work -- I like the new style.

Oh, wait...I just lurk here.

/e backs slowly out of the form. Slams door. Footsteps down hall. Car starting and peeling out.

Good points, all. I have also experienced that special frustration that occurs when you can't get a costume that matches the picture in your head. I've tried several costumes meant to evoke a christmas tree, and have only been marginally successful.

That being said, my greatest frustration is also with the chest icons. The chest icon is a fundamental part of many (most?) super-heroes, and it's aggravating not to be able to upload our own.

Of course, that limitation also protects us from a world full of "Picture of a ******** Man" and "Phallic Symbol Guy".

Jack Kirby's Fourth World in a dynamic, kick-butt artistic style?




I...I think I love you.

Edit: Kudos on the awesome use of Kirby dots.

((I thought I would throw accolades to Gill in public -- La Calavera's my mastermind (well, one of them), and he just hit this one out of the park. His rendition of the character has completely altered my perspective on her -- I came up with some vague idea like "Maybe she wears flowers on her wrists", and he made magic happen. The artwork's so good, her in-game costume makes me a little sad.))

((I use this game to advance my pro-English agenda. The language, not the nationality. Oh, forget it...

I LOL'D

SB))

(( 50 years of research in Artificial Intelligence, and what do we have to show for it? ELIZA.

Makes me want to burn my degree...))

Susie-Bot: Giant robot, built by a little girl named Susie. Hence, Susie-Bot.

Totally Awesome: Hero from the 80s. When she first used her powers, someone cried "That was Totally Awesome!" Viola, instant nickname.

Wizecrack: Spelled badly because of the stupid "title" rules for naming. Is a comedian, runs his mouth, hence the name.

Green Haunt: A victim of my naming rules, namely:
1.) Try a word. (Ghost)
2.) If taken, hit the Thesaurus. (Haunt)
3.) If taken, try a title (Mr. Haunt, Captain Haunt)
4.) If those bite, modify with color (Green Haunt)

Le Loup: A recent creation, Le Loup is French. Was going to be Le Renard, but that was taken (curse you, Le Renard!) Translated to English, he is merely "The Wolf", which is a perfectly bland, acceptable hero name.