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Indeed you should be man, that's comming out nice! <^_^> Keep it up!

I don't expect anyone to see it my way hehe; but I have a lot of faith that its possible, and significantly more interesting than people are willing to believe.

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However, by winning WWII, Stalin has been largely ignored in the history books as the astonishingly prolific killer that he was.

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Indeed, and I've always found that a bit unfortunate honestly. Especially because if more people really knew of the man, they'd know for sure he, and most of Soviet Russia's history had very little to do with the principles of Communism.

If people looked at religion the same way they look at communism <,< no one would go to church, because regardless of what Jesus said, His followers have often committed evil atrocities. But very few would actually blame religion itself for that; just fools and despots.

The same principle applies.

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Marx thought labor was 'constant', meaning everyone works as hard as they can regardless of pay or benefit. They work for the good of the collective, you see.

So in his economic models labor is never a variable, but a constant, thus showing a complete lack of understanding of basic human nature. And every version of Marxism has always failed.

And now I am boring even myself....

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Except almost every place that has tried it has ignored one of the major tenets Marx put forth alongside his idea of Communism - that of Democracy.

People are rarely happy if they don't have a say in their own affairs; moreover China and Russia never really completed their transitions from monarchist to communist societies. They simply switched to a sort of oligarchy.

And I've never ever said Marxism is perfect <^.~> hardly; but I take a great deal of inspiration from it; as I think its a good model for "What could be".

I am, and have always been, a great believer that human nature is not so selfish as some believe; and that through a gradual process, humanity could outgrow a lot of its most selfish and negative components. Of course there will always be those intent on hurting others, criminals and the like, but then, for me, perfection is not a goal, but rather an aim to strive for. It'll never be reached - but if we don't at least try, then things won't improve.

And thats enough of my distracting this thread with my philosophizing <,<

Actually its not bad at all.

The main problem - you aren't finished. Basically, you have a good rough outline to work from, now you need to really deepen the shading and fill things out. Don't be afraid to make mistakes either ok? The first rule of learning to draw (Oh if only I had known!) - keep doing it, and if you screw up, just remember that as a "what not to do" next time.

Oh, and have fun dammit - that's critical.

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I had this commission in the pipeline and Javier Kisic was kind enough to change it up at the last minute when I had this other idea pop in my head. This is an awesome, sexy picture of my newest heroine whose name just became available after the name purge.

Here is how she appears in game: Soviette References

and here is the amazing piece of art. WARNING: slightly NSFW

Sexy Soviette

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And people wonder why I love communism.

AHHHHHHH MOTHERLAND! <,<

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then why don't you move there if it's so great? Although I expect no less from someone who uses a stupid squirrel-person avatar like a 2 year-old. God I can't stand misfit kids with attention crying issues.

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I sense much hate. <o.O> Mr. Dobson, is that you?

I won't go into it here, but first: The communism you are almost certainly familiar with is not the communism of Marx.

Second: Even if you know anything about Marxism and simply despise that... which "there" are you talking about? China? Which happens to be merely an authoritarian capitalist society? Soviet Russia has been gone since the 90s.

Third: Seriously, are you James Dobson? >.>

*edit* Oh yah, and my avatar is a catgirl. Just an FYI.

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Who cares what kind of damage it does, though? I honestly don't get it. If it's cool and it works, err... Who cares?

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My thoughts exactly.

Hehehe <^,^> thanks guys. And Tundy, I haven't forgotten about your story! >.< I promise, I *WILL* get it read and critiqued soon! I'd intended to the night my account poofed <;_;> then I tried to send you a PM about it... and that didn't work either <T.T>

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CoH needs more blades...

... like I need a hole in the head.

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/agree

thanks for more vanilla.

and parents? thank you for allowing your 13 year old kids to play CoH where they can vote for powersets they see on their anime cartoon shows.

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Yes, because your opinion is worth more than anyone else's.

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Statesman, im calling you out. This power set has NOTHING to do with comic book heroes.

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Ah, but it has everything to do with players recreating their GW, EQ and WoW characters in CoH; which is the mindset of how the majority of players vote.

"Hmm. How can we make CoH more like every other fantasy MMORPG? I know! Loot and more medieval weapons! Yay!"

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Thank you

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Still assuming "the people" are mindless idiots that don't know how to have their fun? Why be so angsty about how you perceive people play? Would you be so surprised that my Dual Blades/Willpower character I'm making is a high tech futuristic person? Nothing to do with the previous fantasy games I've played before.

You guys are still kicking and screaming that your choice on the poll did not win. It sucks, I know but the decision has been made and the work is being done. Heck, I even wanted Force Field for a defense set but Willpower and Shields are going to be crazy fun. If you still feel like arguing why Dual Blades' production should be stopped in favor of making a new powerset delayed until Issues 12, then be constructive about it and don't casually toss out weak arguments.

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Ok, im going to look over the rude, and snarky part of this post and say that you do have some valid points. Mainly that new powersets, ANY new powersets is a good thing. Thank you for pointing that out.

You did however miss the entire point of my OP. I DID NOT say to stop working on dual blades. I said to make it a villain (brute and stalker) only power because the taking of human lives goes against the super hero code and Paragon Cities own "Citizen Crime Fighting Act of 1937".

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Except we've been "arresting" people with Axes, Maces, Guns, Katana, Claws, and Broadswords since the dawn of the game.

Hell, Manticore shoots people with a freaking bow and arrow. He even killed someone in the comics! And yes, States was pissed, but he didn't get in any legal trouble, so given the situation, I think we can assume that its NOT against the law; so long as lethal force seems justified.

The Citizen Crime Fighting Act as I understand it, actually merely grants the duties and responsibilities of a police officer to a citizen. Police shoot people when necessary, I don't think its a hell of a lot different for us honestly.

Your view is extremely narrow, you're only looking at it from how *you* like to see your heroes; and what you see a hero as. Not all of us like the Superman Boyscout type character. Some of us prefer to get in the trenches; blast the badguys in the chest with a shotgun, or perhaps remove some internal organs in the process of "arresting" them.

City of Heroes is big enough for both ideals mind you; I'm just pointing out that its YOU who has the narrow PoV in this case.

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Is it just me, or does Mouse Police look like Yuumi's long-lost cousin?

Nice sketch. It's very easy on the eyes thanks to the gently flowing lines.

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Hehe <,< You're not the only one who noticed <@,@> She does look kinda like Yumii <@,@> But then she's totally different in alot of ways too <^-^>

Very cool Organica, always neat to see another feline <^,^>

That's actually a very solid start man! <@.@> good job!

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Statesman, im calling you out. This power set has NOTHING to do with comic book heroes.

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Ah, but it has everything to do with players recreating their GW, EQ and WoW characters in CoH; which is the mindset of how the majority of players vote.

"Hmm. How can we make CoH more like every other fantasy MMORPG? I know! Loot and more medieval weapons! Yay!"

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Bah to you.

Nothing new under the bum? >,>






*rimshot*

<@,@> It's GOOD! *holds up goalpost arms*

Wow <@o@> That is officially trippy! I like it though <^_^> I don't think robot butt is NSFW though. Very cool Sciuridae >,<



*grabs leg* DON'T GOOOOOOOOOO! <T.T> I'ma miss youuuu <;_;>

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I had this commission in the pipeline and Javier Kisic was kind enough to change it up at the last minute when I had this other idea pop in my head. This is an awesome, sexy picture of my newest heroine whose name just became available after the name purge.

Here is how she appears in game: Soviette References

and here is the amazing piece of art. WARNING: slightly NSFW

Sexy Soviette

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And people wonder why I love communism.

AHHHHHHH MOTHERLAND! <,<

*beaten, bruised, but alive, a squirrel crawls back into his tree*

<x.x>;

I'm back! I live! Barely, but I live!

Sorry its been so long peoples <;_;> My account, she exploded on me! And then there were rabid wombats! AND A NINJA BADGER <O.O> those guys do NOT mess around! >.<;

Err, in seriousness - my account was fried for over a week <;_;> So I haven't been able to say... well anything! I couldn't even PM people to annoy them and tell them what was going on!

But at any rate, I've missed ya all, and I'm back now >_<

I've been working on my Warhammer Fantasy army as well in the meantime; and painting my WH40k army. But I've also got a drawing thats slowly coming together, unsurprisingly, its also Warhammer - though I've also got one going for Zerikan's contest too.

Hopefully I'll have new arts to show you within the next week! Till then, well <@,@> "Hi, I'm Dweeb." (40pts for the reference!)

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Thanks thanks guys! I got it now, should be meh new Avy in a few moments. =^_^=b

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Eeeee <^,^> *pounces Tundy* <^,^> It looks good on ya!

*jumps on Tundy's head* <^,^> Someone get a mirror.

Hehe, that's pretty darn nice! <^,^> beat mine for sure <;_;> I shall have to endeavor to do better <^,~>

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I have only one thing to say about this thread

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One of us! One of us! One of us! <,<

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HIRE MEH! <,<

*Sorry <,<*

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Don't be. They can smell fear.

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<'x'> Oh noes!

I'd just like to say, yes, this is definitely the most fun thread I've seen on these forums in over a year.

Huzzah for the devs and fun! Huzzah for Ex Libris! <@_@>

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Since the dev's are chained up working, I thought I would show you where we allow them to play on a short term basis each day.

***Conjures smoke and mirrors***<br><br>


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Ok, I obviously need a job at Cryptic now.

HIRE MEH! <,<

*Sorry <,<*

BWAHAHAHA <,< Those are great! <^_^> Chibi-Posi may be my fav though <,<

I've only got one anthro-ish character >.> the rest only have ears and/or tail hehe <,<

but here's Blazing Hellcat.

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Let's all rejoice!! Rejoice party!!

=^_^=

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And there was much rejoicing.

"Yay."








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