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this week's idw. Full scale military vehicles for future chess warfare. enjoy!Had a lot of fun with these.
roughs here for those who feel inclined.
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My reaction was like:
"Man wtf this crazy thing?? This is just too good ican't believe what i'm seeing here!!!"
If I could distribute stars at free will, for sure this would get 10 stars on impact.
I like how you balanced the sizes according to the "power"/importance of the pieces. I think that the pawn isn't that small and its size is reasonable, since you normally don't put down a strong piece with pawn without some strategy using one stronger piece.
I find really interesting how the pieces turned out and the fact that the queen has guns pointing to everywhere (or close to). The design really fits the military thing but with a thing of fantasy machines. However, I've seen similar machines out there, but none involving chess, tho. That's why 4 stars on originality.
As I saw on a comment someone talking about the pawn turning into another piece, i think it could be like getting the pieces from destroyed pieces and rearranging itself to grow and get other guns and such.
Just a personal thing, as in the real chess, my favorite from this piece of yours were the bishop and the knight. Mostly the bishop. He reminds me (together with the pawn) of some insect and that's cool, in my opinion.
This set is more than amazing! I think the only word that suits to describe this piece is "crazy". Good job you did, dear artist.
(Sorry for bad english)
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I agree with TerraQuartZ that the pawn should be larger (my suggestion would be roughly 150% of its current size, or ~2/3 the size of the knight, rook, and bishop), but otherwise my only complaint with this work is that I can't go and purchase this set in my local games store!
The mechanical detail is very good, and I believe that these could be sculpted in resin for a unique chess set for a SF fan and unique chess set collector. Each piece looks fairly realistic and plausible, as though this illustration were showing a real chess set from a company like Games Workshop or Ral Partha. Overall, the mecha elements are very plausible and practical, like something a hypothetical future military would construct for an actual battlefield. Each piece can be seen clearly for the corresponding chessman that inspired it, so even if you didn't know these were designed as chess pieces, you'd think they were inspired by a retro-medieval setting like Warhammer 40,000.
One minor change that I personally would make is to place the cross that's currently on top of the king on the top of the bishop in some fashion to make it look more ecclesiastic, and give a more crown-like treatment to the king's top (a stylized command center/observation deck that looks like a king's crown, perhaps), but that's merely my own bias, to be taken for what it's worth. ^_^
Overall, this is an excellent design, and one that I personally feel should be submitted to a company that makes plastic miniatures to be turned into an actual chess set. I would also love to see the other side, because I'm curious to know if the "enemy" of the pieces is organic (like the zerg of Starcraft or the Tyranids from WH40K) or also mechanical, and if so, what their design aesthetic would be. (Please, Mr. Jack, if you ever have the time, would you show us the other side's pieces? The suspense is driving me crazy!)
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Fantastic work; this caught my eye instantly, the first sign of a good piece of artwork!
I really love the mecha art style you've captured here, these really look like something that's just walked out of a sci-fi movie based on chess. I like the way you've kept the colour scheme simple, yet effective; and kept consistencies across each piece of machinery with the white identity marks on each one.
The only thing that I would suggest you change (though you probably know this already) would be to lower the queen down to the same level as the rest of them; though as I write this it occurs to me that you may have tried to depict it floating?? In which case I think the hovering could be made a little clearer with some futuristic looking blue neon glow underneath it or something!
Well done, fantastic artwork; deserves even more exposure than it has already had! Keep it up, I look forward to seeing more from you.
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This is possibly the most impressively detailed chess set I've seen (and I really love chess sets).
Everything from the colours to the shading, and the inclusion of the markings and gunners.
I have to disagree with those who said about the size of the Pawn. In chess this wouldn't matter, and in a techno war with these as craft theres nothing to indicated its speed (possibly a fast attack craft that could place incenduries then scarper).
I also disagree with the comment about the Knights legs. The Queen hovers and there is no visible means of movement for the Rook and King. Given the way a Knight moves, they actually suggest landing struts to me rather than legs for walking.
The Alien-esque Bishop .... hmm I just realised Bishop was a character in Aliens, I wonder if that's where the idea came from?... Anyway, very cool concept.
I do agree that the King looks a little thin, but it also has that suspicious look of "I'm hiding something" about it.
The only one I'm not 100% sure of is the Queen. She looks a little 'butch' compared to the King, but given my thoughts on the King and that every piece is there to protect him, I think you can get away with it.
I also like how the images make you think so much about how they would actually work as military craft, and not just for the asthetics of them as chess pieces. Fantastic work overall.
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You are correct with the pawn- a solely defensive/sacrificial piece.
Also, the Queen is butch because she is the most powerful piece on the board and the main defender of the king/check-mater.
Otherwise a balanced, fair review, nice work.
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The style of the set made me think of them in their dual role as both chess pieces and as vehicles, which was why I was undecided about the queen.
Thinking of them purely as chess pieces then I'd have to agree with you about her.
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I agree with the others that the pawn is a bit too small. These are suppose to be for giant chess right? So all the pieces should be able to destroy all the other pieces and the pawn doesn't look capable of that. I love the king it looks very impressive and like it has some hidden weapon in the main body. The bishop looks very impressive as does the rook, I can't help but feel the knights legs don't look like they could support it for actual movement. The queen looks very impressive. I believe the work on these to be beyond awesome even if the designs themselves are flawed, and I hope that one day I will be able to draw with as much skill as u
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I love this, merely because of the level of detail and art. Honestly, the amount of detail you put into this from the soldier on the rook, to the little square on the queen. I love the shading, and everything, it is absolutely wonderful. I also like how the pawn provides a bit of comic amusement with it's eyes. The colors used are also very evocative of a futuristic playing board/slash warfare, providing a realistic view that still hints at the future. The clever use of painting symbols is very smart, and clearly indentifies each piece, even if you couldn't see it by the shape. The only thing I'm mildly displeased with is you don't have the full set up, and the king doesn't seem as ornamental as the queen. I believe the King, because it is the more valuable piece on the board, should be more ornate, sort of like a ceremonial weapon, because you rarely use the king unless you have to. Otherwise, bravo, and well done!
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hello,
lets just start with the critics. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
Maybe the pawn is a bit to small compared to the rest.
If i could make this i made the pawn a half higher, to about that black line on the rook under the white V.
But that is my vision on it. overall its an super awesome set.
I would like to see the other team. I get a realy good feeling about how high the structures are.
Also, the king is a bit not shielded enough i thing compared to the others, its quitte thin for a king.
Awesome thing u made there i really like that style.
i wish i could draw something like that
Greetings,
TerraQuartZ
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I, as I just clicked reply, realised I have 2 conflicting opinions on your comment about the King (agreeing with the others). My original statement was that I disagree. Personally finding Kings nothing but something to protect during the course of the match. However, given the Kings movement, or lack thereof, compared to the other more powerful pieces, I agree, and if anything, should be 'larger' in both width and height when compared to the other pieces. Due to its lack of manoeuvrability and importance in the game. Either way, kudos to both Mr-Jack for creating this, and I thank you too for your incredibly well-balanced critique
Cheers,
Khyam
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Thanks for taking the time!
I'm glad you liked it
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This is the coolest chess set I've seen !Β
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Love this.
The size of the pawn is so cute!
And imagine how the situation turn out when pawn takes rook haha, or pawn become queen
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These are super cool, a very interesting concept
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Uh, really creative job on all the chess pieces. They're accurate the the actual pieces, and still look both unique and creative.
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I would love to see these on a board where the squares are slabs of concrete contrasted with squares of lush green grass.
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Some one needs to make these into a mecha chess game right now!
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This is absolutely gorgeous!
This is absolutely extraordinary work you have created!
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get the rook on line there a pawn in our way for glory!
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Two things I like:
Chess and cool giant robots....I'd buy a set of this (had I the cash).
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I really like this. This would make a pretty cool chess set. I love every single piece. Astounding!
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i'm a fan of chess and i'd like to have these pieces xD
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This would make for a really cool chess video game.
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Wow great concept! I'd love to see these things in action.
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Ha I wouldΒ definitely buy a set of these!
What side is this, black/white? Or what color would the opposing side be?
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Daaaaaaaannng! That's a pretty sweet chess set! Love the design and overall theme
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what brushes do you use to get a feel like this ? >
Plus can you teach me the design process behind this ?
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I'm really Impressed with this!!! I don't like The futurist style, but Boy, you make me today respect and love this style of art!!! You make me feel the need to play one game from Command & Conquer, but with this "Urban AssaultΒ RoboticΒ Fauna". Β The Mechanic logic, the gears, ammo and the solids converge "warlikely" [I Invented this term! 
I can't object nothing to repare, because this is Your Art, Your Style and your passion embodied and converted in this incredible piece of Art. Don't stop working so hard, if you can create things like this!
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I think I understand why the king was made to look bare. To those who have played chess when it comes to attack-power (limited vocabulary at night, don't judge) the kings lack of maneuverability is only second to that of a pawns.
Basically the pieces have taken on the look of militarised weapons in what I feel to be a dystopian future or at least that is my perception. It stands to reason that during Mr--Jack's thought-process he embelished the pieces more than the others depending on the 'attack-power' of the pieces, hence the kings lack of armour.
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pretty cool. i had been thinking of designing some chess pieces for 3D printing lately... these ones are cool, but too complex...Β
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Damn dude, this is awesome! Especially the bishop 
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This is bloody brilliant! Would it be much to ask, if I were to adapt the knight's design to something steampunk, for use in a game?
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I would buy a chess set like that Β O.O
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They got a very unique look, but I like them. They would fit very nicely into a Sci-fi game.
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Oh boy! What a great work, i just love this mech-style
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