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Makogeddon [2011-06-03 10:28:43 +0000 UTC]
At first I didn't like the new weapon design, but then I saw that they essentially look like two random knives duct-taped onto a pole along with the scythe part, which is actually awesome because it gives it a DIY-feel rather than another generic anime weapon that no blacksmith would ever forge in his right mi- oh wow I just noticed how stupid the proportions of the weapon was in my version. This one actually looks like someone could feasibly wield it. A few things don't really match him, but that's ok because you had no way of knowing what kind of character he is. I barely even know.
If I ever get around to using this character for anything, I might make some small changes to this design, but for the most part this looks cool. I think the main problem I have with this is that it doesn't really resemble the original very much, but that's kind of a stupid problem to have with it because I specifically told you to make it look different from the original so nevermind, then. A complete overhaul rather than a minor redesign definitely works better for him. He also looks like more of a badass assassin in this one, so all in all, good job.
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PhiTuS In reply to Makogeddon [2011-06-03 10:59:53 +0000 UTC]
Yep. I figured since his attire looks modern, it'd be more plausible if he swung around a homemade looking weapon instead of something that belongs in a medieval fantasy.
So what exactly is it that bothers you about this design? Which part doesn't match his character?
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Makogeddon In reply to PhiTuS [2011-06-03 12:15:08 +0000 UTC]
I'm actually not entirely sure. It might be something about the trench coat being gray, or maybe his visor, or something. I actually think the visor looks cool, but something about his clothes reminds me of another character, and I don't really know which character I'm thinking of. I feel like I've seen something similar to this before, and subconsciously the thing I'm thinking of doesn't really match him, but until I can remember what it is I don't actually see any visible problems.
In short, your design does actually match him, but I feel like it resembles the design of someone else, and that someone else is nothing like Jack. I'm basically rambling on about nothing, here.
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PhiTuS In reply to Makogeddon [2011-06-03 12:37:08 +0000 UTC]
Hm...that grey was supposed to be just a lighter shade of black. The visor is really just orange sports shades.
You still sound like you're in a real dilemma about his design.
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Makogeddon In reply to PhiTuS [2011-06-03 13:11:44 +0000 UTC]
I know I do, I have a bit of a problem with showing where my opinion lies on things, both in real life and on the net. Trust me, though, I like what you did with him. I actually really doubt I'll ever do anything with my characters anytime soon, so hopefully by the time I decide on something I'll have the skills and knowledge necessary to fix whatever the underlying problem is, here.
I'm not really in a dilemma, I'm just annoyed by the fact that my mind can't seem to remember... whatever it is I'm trying to remember right now. It's probably nothing, but the tip-of-the-tongue feeling won't seem to go away.
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XaveX13 [2011-06-03 04:48:45 +0000 UTC]
Much better in my opinion. In yours I actually didn't realize he was black, but then I looked at his and automatically thought "blade with a ninja mask"
I also like the two spikes you added on the back of the crescent.
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PhiTuS In reply to XaveX13 [2011-06-03 10:54:56 +0000 UTC]
Who knows, maybe he's some other dark skinned ethnicity.
Yeah, I felt that side was lacking.
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XaveX13 In reply to PhiTuS [2011-06-03 14:25:31 +0000 UTC]
perhaps
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