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The-Resident-Jinx — [Updated] Reference: Kaina Mustang

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Published: 2017-06-11 20:00:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 1211; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 3
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Description I did mentioned a little while back that I was in the process of completely rehauling both Kaina's timeline, and her overall design. I'm glad to announce that at least one half of that promise has now been completed.

I will admit now; Kaina didn't need an awful lot of work on her overall design, as my last update nailed a lot of the bigger issues I had. There was just some minor tweaking here and there (things that really bothered me.) The focus being on her hair and facial features. I finally, finally, got rid of that truly awful two-piece sticky up bit that had been a part of her design for about 6-7 years now? And replaced it with something that isn't too disimilar, but definitely more reasonable, and can be better described as "shoulder length hair that's a little on the wild side." - Which is something I always wanted. Her skin tone has also been changed to something more reminiscent to Albinism, that was, after colour picking from about 30 different sources and working it till I was happy?(!) And her overall facial expression has become much rounder, softer even, the tattoo under her right has being made smaller. She's also got muscles yo', I've FINALLY given her the right body-type. It's only taken me three years to acknowledge just how muscular this girl is. But considering her occupation, it's incredibly important to me!
As for her costume, you'll see that the biggest changes are to the belt buckle and I've added some leg wraps to better hold the Akdal Ghost's into place. Her mask has lost that weird scribbly bit to it, and I've also ditched the cloth on her right side, as it was just annoying me more than anything.

Like I said, minor tweaks here and there!

I've decided that her bio will be posted as a seperate file, as I'm still talking to one or two friends that have character connections with Kaina, and relevant changes will have to be made as a result. There's also a lot of work to do on the story, so uhhh... That might take a while! I'll also be deleting (or storing, I'm not sure yet) Kaina's Bio
in a day or so, as it is (and will) become a redundant piece in due time. It's saves confusion, and people wont have to double check with me in the future as to which design is //accurate.// x3

Anyway, let me know what you think! Feedback is really important to me right now, as this is probably one design I'm incredibly picky about, I'd like to hear your thoughts about it!

EDIT: I've just noticed that I've accidentally coloured Kaina's Akdal Ghost's in two seperate colours, my apologise guys! Just to clear some things up; they are black, like the one pictured under her mask. ; ;
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Comments: 19

Yoru-the-Rogue [2017-06-22 18:17:07 +0000 UTC]

*casually saves for reference* 

I can't wait to see that bio posted~!!

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The-Resident-Jinx In reply to Yoru-the-Rogue [2017-06-24 17:03:10 +0000 UTC]

I see you there, saving, oh so very casually!

And ahhh, thank you! Looking forward to working out some real kinks to be honest ^^"

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Yoru-the-Rogue In reply to The-Resident-Jinx [2017-06-28 00:05:32 +0000 UTC]

>w> Hey, I did say I'd hold off on Kaina's chibi until you'd decided on the new design!

And you're always welcome, of course! I'm here if you ever need anyone to bounce ideas off of!

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RfrIce [2017-06-22 15:14:29 +0000 UTC]

Her new design is more clean....and you add some interesting features too
Great Job Jinx!

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The-Resident-Jinx In reply to RfrIce [2017-06-24 16:58:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! It's so nice to hear you say that because I was honestly trying to go for a cleaner design!<3

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RfrIce In reply to The-Resident-Jinx [2017-06-30 13:31:41 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome
Glad that you like it, in fact your lineart is more cleaner time after time.

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Jazzlednightmare16 [2017-06-12 13:11:48 +0000 UTC]

Wow she looks awesome, hun. Love the new style!

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The-Resident-Jinx In reply to Jazzlednightmare16 [2017-06-24 16:57:38 +0000 UTC]

I honestly take so much enjoyment in making Bio's like this, and being able to update Kaina was a bonus too!
And thank you my dear, that means a lot to hear o////o

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Jazzlednightmare16 In reply to The-Resident-Jinx [2017-06-25 00:04:37 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome <3 I need to update Alex's info still. Haven't gotten around to it

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EvilWheatley [2017-06-11 22:20:34 +0000 UTC]

Kaina looks amazing as always, glad to see what you've done with her in your re-design. The trim on her clothes is better defined, the bandages look more neatly layered and well thought out, overall the clothing seems more realistic and tactical for a mercenary/bodyguard in gotham city! (also cool to see her in plainclothes for reference just like in the old one!) ^^

My only suggestion on things to change (and don't feel anything has to change on my behalf) is that the mask might look cooler if it had as much detail as the rest of her. Not saying anything is wrong with the current phantom mask, but I did some digging on the internet once I saw this and thought I might send an idea or two your way.

So, I found a mask that I feel would really fit phantom and her persona, not only in maintaining a secrety-secret identity but also intimidating her foes with fashion and functionality! (naturally both would probably be colored white to keep the mask still the same color X3)

tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.ngY… Essentially being "sort of" a skull/face hybrid, allowing the face to be hidden in addition to a very powerful appearance facewise. giving the glare you wanted but without having facial features outlined, maybe even room for some tactical devices and upgrades inside o3o (the eyes would probably be a continuous visor or something)



So, with all of that in mind, the TLDR version is: KAINA IS AWESOME AND YOU SHOULD BE PROUD!

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The-Resident-Jinx In reply to EvilWheatley [2017-08-29 13:43:02 +0000 UTC]

It's only taken me like 2 months to get back to you on this lovely comment *sweats* I'm so sorry! ; ;

I really appreciate your feedback on her updated design, I've spent years toying with new concepts (and tweaking current ones!) and this is the first time I've sat back and actually though "hey, I'm pretty happy with this!" So to hear that others like it too, means a lot to me!

On the topic of Kaina's chosen mask design, I actually find it interesting that you've mentioned this? The initial concept was kept plain due to the fact that a blank mask represents a blank slate; this being, a reference to Kaina's earliest (known) childhood memories with Professor Crane and the 'Phantom' project he put her through. He toyed with the notion of creating a bodyguard who lacked all emotion, one who could be controlled and made to kill without having to deal with the repercussions. Ofc now, Kaina isn't the same person she was back then, but she does keep the mask the way it is as a reminder of sorts! So for that reason, I'm keen on the idea of changing it up anytime soon. However, it might be something that could be applicable to the later generation of the Phantom name (I'm looking at you, Alfie-) so I'll definitely be saving those links! x3

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mortalshinobi [2017-06-11 21:28:44 +0000 UTC]

cute sketch here

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The-Resident-Jinx In reply to mortalshinobi [2017-06-24 16:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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mortalshinobi In reply to The-Resident-Jinx [2017-06-24 17:37:02 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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ThexDarkenedXLight [2017-06-11 21:10:47 +0000 UTC]

Look at that pretty girl!

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The-Resident-Jinx In reply to ThexDarkenedXLight [2017-06-24 16:56:39 +0000 UTC]

Ahhhh, thank you my dear!

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ThexDarkenedXLight In reply to The-Resident-Jinx [2017-06-24 23:44:09 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome!

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Dark-Lina [2017-06-11 20:14:30 +0000 UTC]

ochh soemthing change

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The-Resident-Jinx In reply to Dark-Lina [2017-06-24 16:55:26 +0000 UTC]

Aye! Made a few minor changes here ^^

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