Character Design Sprites

[Prpl_Mage]

I expected the usual "why are you wearing a dress" question. XD

Dude, I'm a mage.

[greenraven]

Fair enough. It's so nice to talk with a fellow mage who doesn't question the wardrobe. XD

[Prpl_Mage]

Updated with the male rathalos set from monster hunter tri/ultimate .

Still no other submissions?

[Cerebus]

Well, my other two still stand. But I suppose you'd like requests from other people as well. Especially since my other two would require a different base model...

[drenrin2120]

Great! Where do you keep them concept art for your AoA characters? Can't find it.

Sorry, just saw this now.

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[Prpl_Mage]

Well, my other two still stand. But I suppose you'd like requests from other people as well. Especially since my other two would require a different base model...

The kid could be a problem simply because it's a kid. Cerb on the other hand shouldn't be too much trouble, some minor fixes should solve it.

Also added Perry from Apathy of Angels, I remember that guy is a beast in combat.

Also realized that the faces of these models are kind of a problem. They are a bit larger than the charset heads but still not large enough for big changes.

[Prpl_Mage]

As I thought, Cerebus wasn't too much trouble. If, you know. It is okay with Cerebus.

Also, took the opportunity to add some simple shading to that avatar of yours.

[Cerebus]

Seeing Cerebus in this style is pretty interesting. I do like it.

However, it made me realize that... he really needs pants.
I chose this style based on Redwall, where many characters have no pants. It was during the "furry" bi-week we had. Him already being sort of a furry, I needed to make him even more furry-like, hence the style.
But no pants does look weird in less "cartoonish" and more "realistic" style. He always had pants before I drew this version anyway. He also had shoes, but I do prefer him without.
Thicker thighs was also part of the "Redwall style" I went for. If I was to chose a "canon" style, I'd go for something that looks like Worgens in WoW.

I like him, though, but I think that thinner legs and pants would suit your style more. If you do feel like going for an edit, his pants are pretty much the same colour as his vest, much like in older representation of him.

Oh and don't worry about my criticism, I do realize that "Redwall style" Cerebus is the only one I gave as reference picture. I also do realize I said it was the most accurate representation of him.

And nice shading there. I've never been good at that, no matter how easy everyone says it is. It shall replace my non-shaded avatar.

Also, I pretty much felt like Chloé would be the most problematic since it would require a completely new base model. It's cool, though. 2 out of 3, I certainly won't complain.

[Prpl_Mage]

Second... Cerebus, of course. Cerebus changed quite a bit since he was created. The most accurate picture of the current Cerebus would be my avatar.

I read this and assumed that pantless was the new style of Cerb.

But yeah, I hear you. Critizism is only good to hear.

Do you have any picture or such of Cerb that I can use for a pants version? I kinda remembered there being a cape and pants but y'know, went with the picture.

Also, cape, no cape? tail, no tail?

[Cerebus]

Yeah, it's just that after seeing him in a more "realistic" style, I find it's not as fitting as I thought. I suppose until I actually do something with him, there won't be an actual "accurate" representation of him. And that shall take a long, long time...

The only picture with pants I could find is my old avatar, which is barely detailed due to its size.


But I find that my older version of Cerebus is too "human-like". I suppose that's why I felt my current avatar was the most accurate. But I'm not so sure.
I'm very indecisive. Cerebus' constant appearance change is probably a good proof of that.
I'd say, the legs on your drawing are fine shape-wise. Perhaps just a bit thinner, and maybe slightly shorter.

I know old Cerebus didn't have a tail. But I actually like the tail on him. He also had shoes, which I prefer out.
As for the cape, he does have one. That red thing around his neck is supposed to be a rolled-up cape or something, hence why it tends to look somewhat puffy. It's rarely set loose.

So, in summary: Slightly thinner legs, pants, tail, no shoes, rolled-up/strapped/whatever cape (though the cape set loose would still be accurate).
Pants are pretty much the same colour as the vest.

Sorry if I'm annoyingly picky...

[Prpl_Mage]

My God Cerb, you are so annoyingly picky.

Or not,

Is this any better?

[Cerebus]

Yes, that is excellent.

While I made a mistake by saying the pants should match the vest (I meant jacket; I forgot that a vest is that small clothing you put under a suit/jacket/etc.) I must say that darker pants look better on him.

So, no edit needed, this one is great. Yay!

Sorry if I'm annoyingly apologizing...

[Prpl_Mage]

Oh, I just assumed that when you said vest, you meant the undershirt thingy.

Glad you like it!

But now I'm all out of requests.

[Cerebus]

Yeah, I used the wrong term. You were actually right assuming I meant that in a way, considering that IS what a vest is.

But anyway. Uhm... I suppose maybe I could request Murof. But the only picture of him is the one from the banner I made. This one would also require some edits, but it would be mainly making his arms more buffed.
Aside from that, strangely enough, I don't have any request.

[Prpl_Mage]

Updated with my barb and wizard from diablo 3, latest patch (1.08) made the game so much more fun by increasing the monster density. Feels like D2 in many ways now.