*NEW* Color Palette Costume Contest!
By
Aggelakis,
Posted on: 2008-04-25 05:17 in Multi-Media Fan Creations
I just wanted to say Bleaaaargh
to everyone.
Thanks for keeping this going, Naz. Another fine round of commentary--I'm assuming you meant "sticking" rather than "stinking" in the Nosehare notes. 
The nose piece is supposed to be the excuse for his punny name. Heh.
My last entry (for 4th July etc.) hasn't made it to the gallery yet:
Strained Justice
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Crashed Out
Simplistic design very pulpish. The pics used in this composition dont really show the scarred face well enough, so I cant really comment on how it looks. Are you using a lighter shade on the goggles lenses? If not, you probably should. If so, you should probably go lighter. 
1st Place - Force Feedback
2nd Place - Panzer Knight
3rd Place - Crashed Out
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Yay! My first placement. Looking at the shots, I think I actually used a darker color for the lenses but I agree that it should be changed. And I probably could've gotten a better angle to show off the face if I hadn't taken the screenshots around this time (being quarter to 5 in the morning).
Anyway, thanks for the critique and the bronze. And congrats to the others!
Looks like I missed a contest while I was home from school on break, so where's the new palette so I can get back into it? 
@Johnstone & @Johnstone 2
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All my characters
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Thanks for keeping this going, Naz. Another fine round of commentary--I'm assuming you meant "sticking" rather than "stinking" in the Nosehare notes. The nose piece is supposed to be the excuse for his punny name. Heh.
My last entry (for 4th July etc.) hasn't made it to the gallery yet:
Strained Justice
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Yeah, I meant sticking. I was too lazy to proofread.
Sorry about that. I thought I had everyone. I'll fix it tonight.
Have any of you tried the other palette links yet? I'm pretty sure they're all working correctly, but if they're not, please let me know.
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Crashed Out
Simplistic design very pulpish. The pics used in this composition dont really show the scarred face well enough, so I cant really comment on how it looks. Are you using a lighter shade on the goggles lenses? If not, you probably should. If so, you should probably go lighter.
1st Place - Force Feedback
2nd Place - Panzer Knight
3rd Place - Crashed Out
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Yay! My first placement. Looking at the shots, I think I actually used a darker color for the lenses but I agree that it should be changed. And I probably could've gotten a better angle to show off the face if I hadn't taken the screenshots around this time (being quarter to 5 in the morning).
Anyway, thanks for the critique and the bronze. And congrats to the others!
Looks like I missed a contest while I was home from school on break, so where's the new palette so I can get back into it?
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I'm working on it. I'll see if I can find one today.
I used most of the palette links on your page, Naz.
They worked. I was happy. I enjoyed seeing the cremesicle page again.
Just an FYI:
- Critiques are half finished.
- Strained Justice is now included in the gallery, but the updated page hasn't been published yet.
- As Double XP Weekend nears, I've decided to save the next palette for afterwards. (I have alts to level to 50, too you know.)
Things will be back on track shortly. In the meantime, go participate in Chisoku's new contest - where he rips off the no-prize I rightfully stole from Stan Lee.
Wow, it doesn't take much for this thread to get kicked to the third page these days, does it? Anyway, here's my crits on July Night palette.
Freedom Jester
The costume starts well enough with the jester motif, but I think there are a few things that could be improved upon. For instance, Im not getting a sense of freedom with this costume. However, the colors work well for an ice theme. Very seldom have a seen those shoulder rings work well on a costume, and here they just make me wonder what purpose, if any, they serve. The half mantle cape works well, fitting the jester theme, but the rope belt doesnt do much for me. My suggestion would be to ditch the freedom and go nuts with the freezing nature of the character. Perhaps a combination of the jester body pieces with ice-like patterns would look good.
Plasma Cannon
Good use of the palette, and highly appropriate for your golden age tendencies. The only item that has me sitting on the fence with this one is the helmet. It screams old school like Adam Strange, Buck Rogers, etc., but it also seems to clash with the spandex. Perhaps something with a little more texture or gear would fit the helmet more.
Quantum Striker
Good mix of costume pieces and color patterns. The red and gold work well together, and the light blue contrasts nicely with the red. The chest emblem, on the other hand could use a little more contrast. The gold outline really isnt pushing it off the blue chest plates well enough. The head looks a little awkward here, but that might just be from the camera angle.
Goldenarm
Here we have what looks like a new teenage angst-ridden hero in an urban setting. The design is simple, but effective. I can see it as being the everyday clothes he wears to school with the exception of an electrically charged bionic arm. I think the thick metal bands on the left arm are a little too much. Something smaller and subtler might be more effective.
Freezer Bomb
Nice job. This design gives me an immediate sense of what this characters all about. If I had to nitpick, Id say those thick boots look silly on such a thin frame, but at the same time, theyre oddly appropriate in a trudging-through-deep-snow way.
Ms. Firecracker
She looks like a fun, damage-dealing character. Theres a good balance of warm and cool colors, with the warm functioning as accents to an overall cool colored costume. I would probably have carried the warm colors into the gloves and boots rather than use the blend. The belt could probably use some of that warm accenting, too.
Fahren
Good name. Is this a fire/devices blaster? Interesting combo. Hows it play? Now for a little science
Blue flames are actually hotter than your standard yellow-orange ones, correct? With that in mind and combined with the name of the character, the use of blue in the costume makes a logical sense to me. However, the blues here are a lot cooler than I would associate with heat/fire, making her look almost like an ice blaster. But, enough about the thoughts and concepts, lets focus on the costume now. I like your choice of pieces, but I think it could look better with a different color arrangement. For instance, I would solidify (instead of using the blend) the color selection in each piece. Then I would make the costume predominantly warm with the top and the skirt, saving the cool blues for the boots, belt, and cape (gloves, too should you decide to add them).
just awful
isnt as awful as you think. With a little imagination, just awful can transform into the Swedish Swordsman, Sword of Sweden, or even Swedens Sword. First, ditch the chest straps. Lets bring the darker blue up front a little more. You can make it the second color for the upper and lower body parts or use it as the primary color of the boots and gloves. Experiment with the red as the secondary. If that doesnt look right, use another blue. Change is hair color to a more stereotypical Swedish blond, and voila! Youre good to go.
Snap Dragon
Given the photos of the flowers youve provided (which I assume are snap dragons), I think you shouldve used the red in this palette a little more in tandem with the darker blue. Id also use the red and gold on the outside of the cape, leaving the inside a solid red or blue, whichever looks better.
Strained Justice
Im guessing we have a psychotic, patriotic vigilante running amok in Mercy. The facial expression says it all. I like the way the white stripes look on the chest with that particular blue, and wait a minute. Theres no white in this palette! Two minutes in the penalty box for you, missy! I do like the limited use of the gold on the emblem and the claws. Its not needed on the gloves, though. Theres something about the way the stripe just ends like that on the boots that I dont quite like. Might I suggest the leg stripe pattern that cuts into the inner thigh above the knee, and filling the boots with solid white? Or just choose the stripe that stops above the knee on the outer side of the thigh.
Winners coming shortly... (if anyone's still paying attention. )
1st Place: Freezer Bomb
2nd Place: Plasma Cannon
3rd Place: Ms. Firecracker
Congrats all!
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1st Place: Freezer Bomb
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i won? shweet! and on my 'first try' too :P
So, wait. You're trying to tell me that Brutes and Scrappers arn't the only AT in the game?
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1st Place: Freezer Bomb
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i won? shweet! and on my 'first try' too :P
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lol congratsh!!
Gratz to the winners! Good round--glad I didn't have to judge--a lot of good designs.
Do any of you winners collect the medals? Just wondering if I should continue to make a set for every palette or just use a generic set every time. Or none at all.
I am collecting mine.
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Strained Justice
Im guessing we have a psychotic, patriotic vigilante running amok in Mercy. The facial expression says it all. I like the way the white stripes look on the chest with that particular blue, and wait a minute. Theres no white in this palette! Two minutes in the penalty box for you, missy!
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That's an illusion. the stripes truly are the lightest blue color in the palette; it just appears nearly white against the dark blue.
I might have compounded the problem when I brightened the pic for posting. It's hard to find good light in The Rogue Isles.
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I do like the limited use of the gold on the emblem and the claws. Its not needed on the gloves, though. Theres something about the way the stripe just ends like that on the boots that I dont quite like. Might I suggest the leg stripe pattern that cuts into the inner thigh above the knee, and filling the boots with solid white? Or just choose the stripe that stops above the knee on the outer side of the thigh.
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Thanks for the comments! I'm going to try this out.
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3rd Place: Ms. Firecracker
Congrats all!
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Wow!!! 3rd palce!!! I'm so excited!!! (hence the 3 exclamation points) Thanks. 
I've dl'd both of mine.
And am prepared to do the same should I win again.
Good to know.
I know these results have taken longer than they have in the past. Hopefully, I can find a balance.
Come and get it.
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Come and get it.
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<img src=http://www.jasondunbar.com/costumes/choco-palette.jpg>
what about white chocolates?
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Ninja-Bee- 50 Ninja/Dark MM
Aqurian Draconum- 50 Archery/Fire Blaster
Korrawi- 50 Super Strength/Invulnerability Tank Plus many others!
Maybe next time.
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what about white chocolates?
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That's not real chocolate anyway
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