*NEW* Color Palette Costume Contest!
By
Aggelakis,
Posted on: 2008-04-25 05:17 in Multi-Media Fan Creations
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Stormbow
Nice job picking up on the southwestern comment and putting it into practice! I think it could use a little extra touches of turquoise to balance things out - perhaps the trim of the vest or the pattern of the skirt? Maybe even the shoes. Im not crazy about the shoes, and Id suggest one of the wrapped pieces, but thats more preference/personal style.
WINNER: Plasma Streamer
2nd Place: Stormbow
Congratulations! You both win a no-prize!
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Woot! Second place on my first try!
Thanks for the suggestions, Nazghul. Coming up with a decent looking Native American design was harder than I'd anticipated. I orginally envisioned Stormbow as a male, but creating a Native American male toon stymied me, so I created yet another female alt. 
It was also harder than I thought it would be to work the turquoise and orange together. I tried all different combinations of the five colors on the skirt, and only orange on orange didn't look forced IMO. A turquoise trim on the vest probably would've looked good though, and I wanted to use the metal links belt (I think that's what it's called) for more turquoise, but it didn't line up with the top of the skirt quite right.
Lastly, I too was torn on the boots/shoes. I considered flat, matte leather boots as well as wraps, and I can't remember why I utlimately went with mocassins; probably just because they're different than anything my other characters wear.
Sera - IMO I thought you had this one in the bag, but maybe that's because I love me some techy toons.
(Sometimes, I wish there could be a Dev thumbs up button for quality posts, because you pretty much nailed it.) -- Ghost Falcon
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Gwyneira
This costume reminds me of the pulpy space-faring heroes like Flash Gordon, Captain Comet, etc. I could easily see this character, fists ablaze, leading the charge against an army of world-conquering aliens. Im not crazy about that belt in this instance. It seems to conflict with the rest of the design. I mightve gone with one that matched the tiara a little better. My only other nitpick is with the hands. Why keep them fleshy? Id like to see the teal or even the orange used on the boots there instead.
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Well, I'm glad I captured what I was going for (pulp space hero). The belt, I don't know about it. I tried a couple of the more traditional ones (like V and "Peak") but they didn't look right to me, it just seemed to need something different. And as for the hands, I'm just weird about gloves; I rarely like covering the entire hand with color, don't really know why. I'll have to get over that I guess since it probably would look better.
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WINNER: Plasma Streamer
2nd Place: Stormbow
Congratulations! You both win a no-prize!
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Congrats to the both of you!
@Johnstone & @Johnstone 2
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All my characters
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Sera - IMO I thought you had this one in the bag, but maybe that's because I love me some techy toons.
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Aww thank you! I don't usually make techy toons, so I thought I'd try something completely different than my norm. I'm really enjoying this thread and seeing the creative ideas everyone comes up with.
PCSAR
Whoooah! 1stith entry!
Kabuki Korematsu, the Mystic Warrior! 
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Here's your new palette. Now get to work! You have til Sunday (to make up for holiday).
I'll try to get the critique done during my lunch break.
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Oh how I wish I had access to the Roman costume parts.
(Sometimes, I wish there could be a Dev thumbs up button for quality posts, because you pretty much nailed it.) -- Ghost Falcon
Me too. But don't you have to earn them in the new Cimerora zone? So you wouldn't be able to start a new toon with those parts anyway. 
True, but if I had a lvl 35 or higher toon, I could redress it in Roman garb for this palette. Alas my highest alt is only 22. It's ok though, I already have something else in mind for this batch of hues.
(Sometimes, I wish there could be a Dev thumbs up button for quality posts, because you pretty much nailed it.) -- Ghost Falcon
Shiria Sutingurei - Knight Saber
Siberian Spring-50 (Cold/Rad, Rad/Ice, Ice/Rad, Sh/Ice) - KGB SS8
Chernozem-50 (Ice/MM, Emp/Ice, MA/Regen) - KGB SS8
Wila-50 (Dark/Arch) - KGB SS8
Also: Krassivy Mechtayu-50 (Ill/Rad) - KGB SS8; Ms. Hypatia-50 (Dark/Regen)
Very cool. Is that Fire Armor or an aura?
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Very cool. Is that Fire Armor or an aura?
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Armor. She's a DB/Fire scrapper.
Siberian Spring-50 (Cold/Rad, Rad/Ice, Ice/Rad, Sh/Ice) - KGB SS8
Chernozem-50 (Ice/MM, Emp/Ice, MA/Regen) - KGB SS8
Wila-50 (Dark/Arch) - KGB SS8
Also: Krassivy Mechtayu-50 (Ill/Rad) - KGB SS8; Ms. Hypatia-50 (Dark/Regen)
how are the fire sets for scrappers?
Once more dear friends unto the breach:
Cherry Bomb
Fire Tank
Gah! How was that name NOT taken??
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Whoooah! 1stith entry!
Kabuki Korematsu, the Mystic Warrior!
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Hee I was going to do a katana toon too! I even started working on one last night but couldn't get it to look right. I guess I'll try something different now! (And hey, get out of my brain, you! 
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PCSAR
Hi,
So, I thought I would give it a go this week, and my GF also wanted in on the action.
My Contribution:
Singing Bow
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2150/...f0b83a34_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/...0916b6e5_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2068/...47359008_o.jpg
My Girlfriends:
Hicarumbi
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2310/...94b43b0c_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/...4edb3c9d_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/...4971204e_o.jpg
Cheers!
Conker
Welcome aboard, Conker! Does your girlfriend have a forum login? I like to attribute the pics to their creator when I put everything into the html file.
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Whoooah! 1stith entry!
Kabuki Korematsu, the Mystic Warrior!
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Hee I was going to do a katana toon too! I even started working on one last night but couldn't get it to look right. I guess I'll try something different now! (And hey, get out of my brain, you! )
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Muahahahaa... Presicely why I entered early. Didn't want anybody stealing my idea!
My first entry. Be gentle.
Hot Knife
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My first entry. Be gentle.
Hot Knife
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Very, VERY nice use of color pattern blending. *steals a few ideas*
Siberian Spring-50 (Cold/Rad, Rad/Ice, Ice/Rad, Sh/Ice) - KGB SS8
Chernozem-50 (Ice/MM, Emp/Ice, MA/Regen) - KGB SS8
Wila-50 (Dark/Arch) - KGB SS8
Also: Krassivy Mechtayu-50 (Ill/Rad) - KGB SS8; Ms. Hypatia-50 (Dark/Regen)
Hmmm...I think I'll give this a try. Be gentle to me as well, I'm also new.
Cherries 'n Cream
(Note: all 5 colors have been used...the white and one of the reds are blended in the hair)
P.S. Apologies for the poor quality of the screenies...I'm in desperate need of a new computer with a more kickin' video card. 
Hi,
No Forum log in for her I'm afraid, I haven't converted her yet. She often uses Katherine as a username, so you can use that to identify her.
Cheers,
Conker
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Here's my entry:
KO Katie
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Someone's showing off their veteran status.
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And yeah, I agree with you on the reticle, but I was too lazy to change it after I had posted. Thanks for your feedback, and I look forward to trying the new palette!
Sound Shield
Here we have an eclectic combination of costume pieces that works well in this scheme. Id lose the reticle. The hair cuts into it, and it also interferes with the slash across the face. On the other hand, I love the way the Exoproto pattern lines up with the tribal markings on the boots! Was that a happy accident or did you plan it that way?
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Happy accident.
PCSAR