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Persephone Norman
#14801 - 2016-06-20 22:50:44 UTC
But I haven't rated you yet!

8/10. I envy your head thingy because they won't let me wear one of those. Not sure if the lens glare is intentional or not.
Morrigan Nighe
#14802 - 2016-06-21 12:00:21 UTC  |  Edited by: Morrigan Nighe
Persephone Norman wrote:
I envy your head thingy because they won't let me wear one of those.

Who are they and why are they so mean to you?

Persephone Norman wrote:
Not sure if the lens glare is intentional or not.


I usually have a plan when I try to make a new avatar. Sometimes it works out, most of the time not. Here it was to use little used apparel, make use of the age slider to get, as I find, cute laughing wrinkles on the cheeks and hide the age because I didn't want a character that looks too old.

Now there was a lot of playing around to see what works to obfuscate the age. Then posing, also to obfuscate age, then the background and then the lighting.

If you want these laughing wrinkles on the cheeks, you don't have many lighting options. One of these option gave me a lens flare, a slight blue tint to parts of the hair and interesting shadows. I chose that and so, yes, it was an intentional choice.

The character was now done and then it almost went to the bin, because I thought it was not good enough to post. It has a flaw that seriously irks me and to my surprise hasn't been mentioned by any of you.

I really, really love the character editor CCP created and the more you play with it, the more little tricks you learn. On the other hand, I find the posing possibilities in the frame very limiting and the clipping is annoying a.f. and ruins some good avatars.

I'm therefore quite sad that this awesome feature isn't pursued in development any more and got hammered down by people who had more of a problem with overly expensive apparel (monocle) than the character editor itself. Also a bit too much promise of excellence by CCP and at the same time delivery of a weak expansion (Incarna and the closed door) played a role. So there is little hope that stuff gets fixed. But even with all its flaws, I still think it is to this date the best editor created. Years after it came out. And it is a lot of fun to play around with, brilliant.

Enough rambling and after writing all this, I feel like a proper turbo-nerd again.
Kairavi Mrithyakara
#14803 - 2016-06-21 14:16:25 UTC  |  Edited by: Kairavi Mrithyakara
Morrigan Nighe wrote:

The character was now done and then it almost went to the bin, because I thought it was not good enough to post. It has a flaw that seriously irks me and to my surprise hasn't been mentioned by any of you.


Is it the fact that the green background appears through the corner of the glasses, despite the fact there should be hair in the way of the view? Because to me, that's not a "major flaw": your avatar looks quite good right now. (I think) I've rated your avatar in the past, because I've always liked the effort you seem to put into them. So that "imperfection" with the glasses is one of those things that takes a back seat to an otherwise very good looking avatar. Those little laugh-lines add so much character.

I get why it annoys you so much, though. This char editor has many of those niggling little issues. Like, I simply cannot get Kairavi to smile without her looking like she's recently had root canal surgery.

Love the use of the Blades hairstyle, btw. I wanted to go with Blades as well, but too many things felt off with it overall...


Persephone Norman wrote:


You ever read the Asterix issue where they meet Cleopatra? Because your avatar's nose reminds me of that :D. She does have such a lovely nose...

The problem I've got with your avatar that the framing is awkward, so I'm staring right up her nostrils. And she's got a surprised look in her eyes, like she's been caught doing something she shouldn't be. Props for trying to work the angle and the pose to make it more unique, but for me, you haven't succeeded.

2.5/5 for now. Or how about a different rating system? You get a kitten chasing a spider!
Taishoku Mayaki
Feeling Cute Today
#14804 - 2016-06-21 14:48:27 UTC
She is fierce 5/5.

Can't fault it, I have envy.

"Right-O, lets get undocked and see what falls off the ship"
Cosma Karma
#14805 - 2016-06-21 16:26:46 UTC  |  Edited by: Cosma Karma
Kairavi Mrithyakara wrote:

Is it the fact that the green background appears through the corner of the glasses, despite the fact there should be hair in the way of the view?


And you caught me. I remember you. You used to post here a lot. I also remember that you "print" really good avatars (by that I mean one awesome avatar after the other) and I liked them a lot. So thank you for your assessment and welcome back.

Your current avatar is an example of another awesome one by you. Saved to disk/10

I also like the one you linked. Completely different feel than your current. I like when people change the concept of their characters.

And laugh-lines sounds so much better than my wrinkles abomination. I even googled the translation...maybe that was the problem.


Taishoku Mayaki wrote:


Two things I don't like about your character. First the jawline which seems a bit out of proportion - the mouth might be a tad too high. She still looks good though. And second the same tattoo on both arms. I know it looks nice and symmetrical and symmetry is pleasing to the eye but apart from some tribal ornaments I feel no one would get the same tattoo twice. I feel a sleeve always consists of many small little details and it would be boring to have them repeat on both arms.

Also there are some artifacts on your shirt. Maybe some slight changes to the lighting to get rid of it.

Your character gives me the impression of a smarty but not in a negative way. Someone who just keeps poking you but you just can't get mad with. Cool vibe.

8/10
Neph
Crimson Serpent Syndicate
#14806 - 2016-06-21 20:26:18 UTC
Gods and Winds, all the greats are appearing on this page. 10/10. There are no flaws and no lack of interesting detail and character. You were one of the first in my folder.

~ Gariushi YC110 // Midular YC115 // Yanala YC115 ~

"Orte Jaitovalte sitasuyti ne obuetsa useuut ishu. Ketsiak ishiulyn." -Yakiya Tovil-Toba-taisoka
LordOdysseus
HIgh Sec Care Bears
Brothers of Tangra
#14807 - 2016-06-22 00:40:40 UTC
Neph
Crimson Serpent Syndicate
#14808 - 2016-06-22 01:39:51 UTC
LordOdysseus wrote:
I've rated you before.
The lighting is good but the tattoo on the chin is a no-no.
8.6/10


Screw you, my chin tattoo is fresh af.

Please please please zoom in. You have the best details in your face and expression and I. Can't. See them.

4/10, the background+lighting don't work very well with the angle, and I never liked that background anyways

~ Gariushi YC110 // Midular YC115 // Yanala YC115 ~

"Orte Jaitovalte sitasuyti ne obuetsa useuut ishu. Ketsiak ishiulyn." -Yakiya Tovil-Toba-taisoka
Miiral
#14809 - 2016-06-22 07:10:46 UTC
LordOdysseus wrote:
... but the tattoo on the chin is a no-no.

Do explain. Or is it with all women and tattoos ? Never understood what's behind these opinions...


@Neph:
the style of graphical expression you create with that background is beautiful. I just feel it needs something extra (or less?) for that perfect score. +9/10

li'l things about Miiral...⏎
Morrigan Nighe
#14810 - 2016-06-22 08:20:43 UTC  |  Edited by: Morrigan Nighe
miiral wrote:
LordOdysseus wrote:
... but the tattoo on the chin is a no-no.

Do explain. Or is it with all women and tattoos ? Never understood what's behind these opinions...


Most likely it quite simply is taste. I have no problems with any kind of facial tattoos, piercings, scars whatever. Some people do. After all this thread is about the personal and subjective opinion of the avatar above you and if a tattoo ruins the avatar in some peoples eyes, well then it does. I got down voted once, because my avatar looked to the left instead of towards the text of the forum - the right. You just gotta accept that.

Your avatars always or at least lately seem to have the same vibe. Playful pose and always an open mouth that arouses desire and a lustful look. So you kind of "perfected" that look. Can't say anything negative about the pose either, since I had a mirror of that not too long ago.

What I don't like here is the backdrop. The colours are fitting, but it draws attention away. Also the hair clipping.



8,5/10
Uriel Paradisi Anteovnuecci
Itsukame-Zainou Hyperspatial Inquiries Ltd.
Arataka Research Consortium
#14811 - 2016-06-24 03:02:02 UTC
Interesting portrait! Nice angle/clothing choices - and my only real issues with it is that the expression looks a little too "neutral", and that a couple colors mismatch - other than that, good job~

8/10

"A City made of Dreams is built in heaven"
Apon Nighthawk
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#14812 - 2016-06-24 15:57:57 UTC
Reminds me of Jaime Lannister, not my favorite character but you could possible be a clone.

7/10
Tuesdays Takk
Serpent Sun
#14813 - 2016-06-25 17:38:40 UTC
I like your robot arms and the fact that you look like space Keanu Reeves. 7/10

If you win the rat race, you're still a rat.
Neph
Crimson Serpent Syndicate
#14814 - 2016-06-27 03:46:40 UTC
I like the textures but wish you had a more interesting shirt on. Light's good, color's good, texture's good, expression's good, background's good, angle+framing leaves something to be desired. 8/10, I like

~ Gariushi YC110 // Midular YC115 // Yanala YC115 ~

"Orte Jaitovalte sitasuyti ne obuetsa useuut ishu. Ketsiak ishiulyn." -Yakiya Tovil-Toba-taisoka
Slayer Liberator
Fusion Enterprises Ltd
Pandemic Horde
#14815 - 2016-06-27 07:53:34 UTC
Neph wrote:
I like the textures but wish you had a more interesting shirt on. Light's good, color's good, texture's good, expression's good, background's good, angle+framing leaves something to be desired. 8/10, I like

I like the tattoos and the shirt 8/10
Quarra Shepard
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
#14816 - 2016-06-30 12:32:35 UTC
Colors, clothing, and shading looks great, however the spot of red hair on your head makes you look like a drug lord trying to draw attention to himself. 7/10
Falafel Express
Pandemic Horde Inc.
Pandemic Horde
#14817 - 2016-07-01 09:28:45 UTC
10/10 wanna date?
Neph
Crimson Serpent Syndicate
#14818 - 2016-07-01 14:19:44 UTC
9/10. This is stunning, honestly, but there's something missing... maybe the background? Is the lighting too harsh?

I don't know, but this is amazing.

~ Gariushi YC110 // Midular YC115 // Yanala YC115 ~

"Orte Jaitovalte sitasuyti ne obuetsa useuut ishu. Ketsiak ishiulyn." -Yakiya Tovil-Toba-taisoka
Fal Shepard
#14819 - 2016-07-02 00:08:49 UTC
You have a rebel look about you. You don't like to be told what to do, and you work by yourself for yourself. Background and lighting definitely work with your appearance. Nice job. 9/10

From the ashes of our defeat, we will be reborn. With these chains with which we are bound, we will become indivisible. To those who showed us no mercy, we will give no sympathy. For the flames that burn our cities, we will douse in injustice's blood
Morrigan Nighe
#14820 - 2016-07-02 07:10:25 UTC
Fal Shepard wrote:


I like Fal. That cheeky look is nicely done. I also think the colour gradient of the hair from red to black works much better than her sisters (?). I also usually don't like the hairstyle you are using, but here it works well and trying to cover the lost eye is a nice touch.

Only thing I don't like too much, is the zoom level. And you could definitely zoom in a bit more without covering the Minmatar Pride in the background.

9/10