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While ZB did have a point in that players like to see more sexualized characters, and though he had good examples in the HL2 mod and the systemshock midwife, I think the argument was by far overextended with Anna. Aside from the metal biceps, she's completely covered up to a turtleneck-type collar. We can wonder what Anna's thinking and motivation is, just as we can wonder about Maggie's style, but the new art is not inconsistent with the characters. I think it's unfortunate that ZB had to be banned, but he had to be banned for the kind of insulting garbage he ended up saying.
_Alex_ wrote:I'm just trying to make art in a style that pleases me, and is tolerable to you guys. If you dont like my little personal touches, that's fine.
That's exactly what I like. I want it tolerable, but this is art too. I think that your textures have been so accurate to the characters, and that if the creative details aren't appreciated, anyone could take a heavy blur filter to the texture and produce exactly what we started with.

How is Maggie Chow lately? Her adoring public is hoping for paparazzi photos :)
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justanotherfan wrote: How is Maggie Chow lately? Her adoring public is hoping for paparazzi photos :)
Good man :) working on her dress atm. I'll have some more shots to show y'all soon
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Hi...... Did I miss something :D lol.
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Fragbait wrote:I just want to see a complete "group shot"
\:D/

Just lowering the tone a bit here.
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DaveW wrote:
Fragbait wrote:I just want to see a complete "group shot"
\:D/

Just lowering the tone a bit here.
For all the "randomness" in the thread, I'm surprised no one's mentioned this picture. :P
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That is a really excellent picture. I always loved it. It's very... noir. Very Blade Runner.
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"Ms Chow, you're trying to seduce me..."
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Post by Dead-eye »

I was always under the impression that JC was talking to some huge lags in that screen shot.
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Work continues.... Obviously unreal engine 1.0 wont support such bloom, or the illumination on her dress, i just thought it looked cool for the render.

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Awesome dress :D

Still not very happy with her hair, though :|
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the face is like... slanted backwards... and how old is Maggie in the game again?
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Post by Michael_TSM »

I'm impressed!

Though, is it just me or are her shoulders a little broad?

I thought she was going to have a pearl necklace?
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Post by metche_steele »

That's SO so so beautiful - her face looks wonderful - the eyebrows and lips are spot on now ;) The dress is stunning too - very rich looking and totally suits the character - the shades of the colours you've chosen really highlight this.

I reserve judgement about the hair tho' until we can try it in game - we don't know how that is going to pan out.

Beautiful work Alex ;)
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Post by fox »

I agree. The face is very well now and the dress looks awesome but the hair is still an issue in my opinion.
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Post by Fragbait »

I really like the dress as well.

I think it'll be interesting if the hair can be made to work in-game, since its much different from the hairstyle any other character.
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