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PUP REDUX: Anarchangel

Posted on March 24, 2015 | Comments Off on PUP REDUX: Anarchangel

I think that a recurring theme of this series is going to be "and when I started out this is whose style I badly ripped off". Last time out it was DiCicatriz and this week we have yet another of my all time favourite 'machiner's. A great creator with a seeming bug fixation (no idea why, those things is creepy), but at least he manages to turn them into awesome characters. Oh and for everyone who joined the community after his original PUP was posted, now you know what the name is all about. So, now I'll shut up and let Anarchangel "blabber on a bit" (his words).

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Character Design Contest ♯114- On The Rogue Again

Posted on March 23, 2015 | Comments Off on Character Design Contest ♯114- On The Rogue Again

For our penultimate Fantasy RPG class, we're going to be focusing on rogues. For anyone who doesn't know what that entails, you're basically looking at the sneaky characters. Thieves, assassins, ninjas are all fair game here, anyone who uses stealth and speed over raw power classifies. However, we're not looking at people who would be best suited to laying traps or dealing long range damage, that's for next week, you want to be as up close and personal, preferably without being noticed in the process. Bonus points go to anyone who can get onto the poll without me noticing. 😉

As per usual, no limits on entries this week and the contest will close at midnight Saturday (blog time). Please read the contest rules before entering, have fun and good luck.

Rules for posts, contests, and challenges that I am hosting: Original characters only, no copyrighted characters, no characters based on copyrighted characters, no characters based on RPG’s or other games. The characters must be your own design and not based on any character that might be copyrighted in any way. I have the right to delete any post that I believe crosses this line without warnings. Only post characters that you have either created for this contest specifically or you know for certain have never been entered to a contest before. If you aren’t certain, don’t enter it, because I’m not going to go back through all of the contests and check.

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Character Design Contest ♯113 (Clerics) Poll

Posted on March 22, 2015 | Comments Off on Character Design Contest ♯113 (Clerics) Poll
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Character Design Contest ♯112 (Paladins) Winner

Posted on March 22, 2015 | Comments Off on Character Design Contest ♯112 (Paladins) Winner

This weeks poll got over 250 votes in total, which is a record for a CDC poll (if we exclude CDC97, because that was an anomaly to say the least) and, as you might expect with voting numbers so high, the poll was close. Our winner only won by 9 votes from 2nd, who was a further 11 votes ahead of 3rd, giving us a nice and neat 20 votes covering the top 3. However, I'm sure no-one will be surprised with who the winner is. And that winner is Guy Genesis for his amazing Jaquis Kobar. Congratulations Guy and well done to everyone else who entered, whether they made the poll or not.

112 GuyGenesis-Jaquis Kobar V3 helm

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Go Feminism…. oh wait.

Posted on March 21, 2015 | Comments Off on Go Feminism…. oh wait.

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Character Of The Week: Lull-carae- Just Another Day For Lullasy

Posted on March 20, 2015 | Comments Off on Character Of The Week: Lull-carae- Just Another Day For Lullasy

This weeks decision for COTW was very tough. It was never in any doubt who would get the nod, but choosing which picture was the tricky part. Lull-carae has been on a role this week, posting 4 pictures this week that I could have done this post on, whether it be for reasons of lighting, posing, effects, symbolism, but in the end I decided to go with this one, because it just ties everything that I mentioned together very nicely. You have the dark and moody lighting (something which Lull has made somewhat of a trademark), the laid back pose (which is simple but I give props for actually making the arms/ under-arms work, which isn't always as easy as you'd think), the tired expression, the discarded chains and shackles and the blood splattered bandages and scars that the character supports, it all tells a really interesting story just from this one picture. And that is never a bad thing.

Gallery: Lull-carae's works

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Geek Quiz ♯16: Video Games II

Posted on March 19, 2015 | Comments Off on Geek Quiz ♯16: Video Games II

So, as promised, here's the sequel to last weeks video games quiz. Don't worry, there's not going to be a third instalment to the franchise, so you don't have to worry about numerous disappointing endings or poor storyline tie-ups, I'm gonna quit while I'm ahead on this theme. Next week is going to be anime so you'd best brush up on that as well. And of course, if you have any suggestions for quiz themes, feel free to suggest them in the comments below.

As per usual, 10 questions with a total of 20 points to get. The answers will be below a jump from the post whilst on the main blog page, so if you don’t want to be spoiled, take a look at the questions on the blog first. And obviously Don’t Post Answers In The Comments.

1. What was the name of the human prince who became the Lich King in World of Warcraft? (1)

2. Name all of the characters included in the original Super Smash Bros. game; Super Smash Bros. 64 (1 point for each 4 correct answers. 12 answers total= 4 points)

3. Which of these characters does not appear in Final Fantasy VII? (1)

a) Aeris Gainsborough           b) Barret Wallace

c)  Locke Cole                            d) Zack Fair

4. Which of these heroes is not a playable character in the first Marvel vs. Capcom game? (1)

a) Captain America          b) Thor

c) Hulk                                  d) Wolverine

Bonus: Who is the final boss of the game? (1)

5. What year does the original Fallout game take place in? (1)

6. Who is the leader of the group of Disney villains in Kingdom Hearts? (1)

7. Which of these characters did not debut in the second game in the Spyro The Dragon series; Gateway To Glimmer? (1)

a) Bianca                         b) Hunter The Cheetah

c) Moneybags              d) Elora

Bonus: Who on that list makes the least amount of appearances in the series? (1)

8. How many playable characters are there in Injustice: Gods Among Us? [not including downloadable content, Ultimate edition additions or iOS/ android exclusive characters] (1)

Bonus: Which founder member of the Justice League is downloadable content/ Ultimate edition exclusive? (1)

9. What is the name of the Sith Lord who acts as the main antagonist in Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic? (1)

10. What are the top 5 best selling console games (not including Mobile or PC exclusive games) (5)

Answers below the jump. Press A to enter.

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Gallery Grabs: CantDraw

Posted on March 17, 2015 | Comments Off on Gallery Grabs: CantDraw

While I'm waiting for a few people to get back to me on the PUP: Redux front, I thought I'd do something new. The idea is, I'm gonna randomly go through somebody's gallery on the forums and pick out my favourite pictures of theirs and talk about them, sort of like Character Of The Week, but for a whole gallery. This week, I'm picking on CantDraw.

Tell me what you think of the idea in the comments and, if you guys like the idea, I'll bring more. Not telling who I'll pick though. That ruins the fun.

Awesome Art After The Jump

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Character Design Contest ♯113- Getting Clerical

Posted on March 16, 2015 | Comments Off on Character Design Contest ♯113- Getting Clerical

So, last week we did a nice and offensive RPG class, so this week lets take a step back and take on more of a support role shall we.  This weeks contest will see you take on the role of the Cleric, the healer of the group and general man of faith. Now, this class isn't as varied as the Mage or Fighter classes, but basically what you are looking for is a medic that heals using faith in some sort of god, so it doesn't have to be a Monk or Priest per say, Witch-Doctors and the like also count. It'll be interesting to see what participation is like on this one.

As per usual, no limits on entries this week and the contest will close at midnight Saturday (blog time). Please read the contest rules before entering, have fun and good luck.

Rules for posts, contests, and challenges that I am hosting: Original characters only, no copyrighted characters, no characters based on copyrighted characters, no characters based on RPG’s or other games. The characters must be your own design and not based on any character that might be copyrighted in any way. I have the right to delete any post that I believe crosses this line without warnings. Only post characters that you have either created for this contest specifically or you know for certain have never been entered to a contest before. If you aren’t certain, don’t enter it, because I’m not going to go back through all of the contests and check.

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Character Design Contest ♯112 (Be A Pal-adin) Poll

Posted on March 15, 2015 | Comments Off on Character Design Contest ♯112 (Be A Pal-adin) Poll
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Mod Note Please Read:

Now, before anyone votes I would like to make this clear, yes it does say Paladin in the contest title, but this contest is about designing the best character in any of the Fantasy RPG fighter/ warrior class staples, so knights, paladins, barbarians etc. So you don't have to worry about "is this really a Paladin or not?" just vote for your favourite… if you can choose that is.

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