Archivist's Little Experiment Edition: The Circinematic SequelDiscuss Trainer OCs and further your designs/writing behind them through discussion with others. Be cool, be cringy, be creative, just leave your ERPing at the door.>Thread question: If your OC could direct a movie without budget constraints, what would it be like?>Thread task: Draw your OC in formal wear this task is being rerun because of the short length of last thread>/tog/ archiveshttps://mega.nz/folder/hKggRQbD#kPCbp_-Ae68nbR9cYIuRcA>/tog/ writefaggotryhttps://pastebin.com/ZdM8Hpnx>OP templatehttps://pastebin.com/CNs7J7L1>I don't know how to make a character!Brainstorming ideas and dice rolls [NEWBIE-FRIENDLY CREATION TABLES WITHIN]:https://pastebin.com/5BA85WPK>I don't know how to draw!Picrew links, Sprite-making programs and resources, and AI-generated content:https://pastebin.com/BR0sac53>I want to learn how to draw!Drawing tutorials and Drawing Program Downloads:https://pastebin.com/6pdqaJ3m>Previous thread: >>57250509>Recent Works:>2024 In Review:>Google Drive Link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IfgKRHa0FBsojJAZB3dTfHfrfXpQdT-L/view?usp=sharing>Mega NZ Link:https://mega.nz/file/0bQ2RZJB#nMt8XnfXj0JCN9dxENePsaME1oFEgatg_e06MFlbt2I>Growing Ivy, Chapter 2:https://pastebin.com/tDcZ2VcP
>>57265289Happy Belated Birthday Grym
>Old World of Pokemon>Pokemon: The Masquerade: Templates>Friends Don't Let Other Friends Play MalamarkaviansNew blood welcome. Antediledians by appointment.
Growing Ivy, Chapter 2:https://pastebin.com/tDcZ2VcP
>>57265310As a dedicated Malk player I take offense to this
Thank you all very much for the birthday wishes!I had a nice and quiet birthday <3Also, this was the girl I ended up accidentally making that I was talking about in the last thread.I very much doubt I'll be able to make her work as a /tog/ oc as she was an accidental creation and Vyce was intended to be the final character, but if I can't figure out a way to make this girl (who I have named Rozie) work, I'll probably use her for the project.>>57265310Ooh, might do this later.>>57265293Thank you
>>57265293>>57265310Also, here's a new template
Posting it here again, since I posted this at the end of the last thread.>Thread question: If your OC could direct a movie without budget constraints, what would it be like?Cross Rider VS Rampage Baxcalibur: Dawn of Justice!>Thread task: Draw your OC in formal wear.I am ACTUALLY drawing this now. You better be happy, Archivist-sama.
>>57265325Transparent version (both of these are meant to be used with sprites)
>>57265328>>57265289Ikaika, Koa's dad is grumbling to himself out of frame because they're going to an extended family wedding in Hau'oli where they don't even use dragon clan traditions. Na'u, Koa's mom, seems pretty happy about having a more "ordinary" wedding for once, so she got the both of them some fancy stuff.
>>57265328Thank you again for the lovely art!
>>57265409>You better be happy, Archivist-sama.>>57265324>I very much doubt I'll be able to make her work as a /tog/ ocI very much have to wonder how any character concept couldn't be used to make a Pokemon team, but a'ight.
>>57265310i love paperwork it's great
>>57260395Thread was moving so fast I forgot to mention this playlist was blaring in my speakers as I was racing home to read Ivy's new chapter. Rockefeller Street has some nice kick to it. >>57265612>155cm
>>57265634i'm not gonna learn your weird measurements bruv
>>57265434Let me try and rephrase that.I very much doubt I could make her work as an OC in the Grym Tales story.
>>57265289>>Thread question: If your OC could direct a movie without budget constraints, what would it be like?Louis would likely go off trying to get a six part, 3+ hour per movie retelling of the Legend of Ransei, focusing on both the grand battle part and the political backstabbery that no doubt came about during it. He would, however, completely omit the Fairy type from it, because 'there are no records of it', of course.
Made a sheet for Merumo. This girl doesn't own a single thing that isn't pink. Emotional support plushy for failing to catch any Fairy types.>>57265634The song is so ridiculously catchy I can never get it out of my head.>>57265324She looks like my sister in law/very stylish! Also happy birthday! I think I said so in the last thread, but just to be sure.
>>57265790>Alolan character>Fairy-type fan>Actual honest to God Team Skull memberKoa's gonna have a heart attack. That aside, how come I wasn't aware of her backstory before? She's great!
>>57265799>how come I wasn't aware of her backstory before?Fake fan.
>>57265806OH IT'S HER!!! I REMEMBER NOW!!!I took a long pause for a few months so I forgot a few things. Sumimasen, anon. I have to draw Merumo and Koa at some point, a meeting between them would be hilarious.
>catalog's getting drowned in meaningless anti-threads>on a wednesday night, of all times>sudden influx of junk made me realize I haven't seen the yume girls make a thread since November>of all the threads to suddenly noticeNight crew, you probably have your work cut out for you tonight.
>Move some files from one folder to another>Warning: you do not have more space>What?>Find out my PC has been using OneDrive's 5 GB cloud storage rather than the PC's FULL TERABYTE storage>Try to cancel the transfer>Things get fucked>Many of my files DELETED>Managed to save some things>Lost my already rebuilding Hex collection>Lost my memes and reaction images>Lost my entire "gentleman" collection>My brother the tech savvy even sass me: that's because you don't read what you are clickingI thought that when this PC asked me "do you wish to synchronize your PC?", it meant recovering the files that I lost from my previous laptop, not make me Microsoft's bitch, and everything I download and do is stored inside a server where Big Brother can find my favorite banana dessert.Curse you Brave New World, I no longer belong here.Now I must be gone, and restore all that was lost. Don't expect me here tonight.... or tomorrow...
>>57266101I fucking despise onedrive and whatever miserable software engineer slapped that affront together. Call me next time that happens, I'll walk you through the minefield. Alrighty, who else wants to volunteer for an all-nighter shift?
>>57265289One year ago today I posted an unnamed concept greentext which, after 9 days, would become Alex. I wish I could commemorate this more but honestly I really just need to go to bed. I suppose there will be time for that on the 31st, anyways.
>>57266122I volunteer. Get a good night's sleep, everyone.
Midge updateI'm sure Silas will like this.The next Pokemon i'm going to have Midge catch is a Volbeat. Every three days I get to do a specific hunt to get a new bug and since I already have Midge's main team all figured out I just add a new bug to my collection.Also, Kairos RP'rs are weird. Midge got in a Mexican stand off because the person she invited to her RV pulled a sword on a rando who was at the door. Both friend and Rando had swords drawn and pointed at each other and so Midge decided to escalate things with a grenade launcher (its her wonderlauncher/Pesterball dispenser but looks more intimidating) >I don't know what's going on, but it ISN'T happening in my RVMidge is having one hell of an adventure.
Happy Birthday Grymanon!!>>57262091>JojoTime to draw Cece all muscled out in insane poses>>57263468>>57263641>>57263898>>57264259Thank you guys for all the kind words and feedback> I find it amusing how she doesn't realize how malicious creating a super-virus would actually be>Does Cece normally blab about her plans for virus terrorism to people she's just met?She loves to rustle feathers. Her whole MO is driven by spite towards her family and she's so full of herself that she doesn't realize the implications of what she's actually trying to do. Plus, she's from the New Jersey part of Unova so...>Have you tried writing small scenes and snippets instead of chasing word counts? Super solid advice. As I came to an impasse with my writing, I kept comparing what little I had to previous chapters and felt demoralized in the size difference. I know what i wanted to achieve plot wise, but just couldn't get the words out for whatever reason. Once I started writing Cece into the story the ball just kept rolling, like the burnout dam had broken. Eventually I had to cut it off for fear of being too long and didn't get to everything I wanted to write about, but that's what future chapters are for.>You really shouldn't be so shy about coming around, you know this by now.I know, sorry for being a dummy :P I think I'm too demanding of myself to try and make some new piece of art every time I post here- there's some sort of mental block that I need to bring something new to table if I want to participate that I should work on dismantling
First time posting something like this, but here's a timelapse of my design process for Cece and a look into my drawing practices- a lot of drawing something, not liking it, and hiding the layer. Going into it, I knew I wanted to give her a hairstyle similar to the Nurse Joys from the BW anime. I also had played around with designing 3 other character concepts for Ivy's rival before settling on Cece; a barista character, a self insert, and a coral restoration agent. Not sure if they'll make an appearance in the future or not.>>57265324Super cute, I'm always a sucker for spikey punk bracelets>>57265328This came out awesome. I know it's Grym anon's birthday, but you're really gifting all of us>>57265409Especially with this. This is great and oozes so much character. Love it>>57265612This template always scared me since it seemed like so much to fill out. Regardless, Audrey's looking adorable hereI'm getting spam filtered. It feels good to be back :)
>>57260395>>57265790This playlist slaps and I'm so in love with Merumo being a Team Skull member. I think it's so unexpected for her and super funny. Her Skull getup is also super cute.>>57266101Oh god I'm so sorry to hear>>57266136Happy one-year-versarry to Alex's conception greentextAlso been seeing a lot of awesome OC trainer sprites lately. If anyone's interested in how I made Ivy, Miko, or Cece's sprites, I could post my work process for that too
>>57266484>If anyone's interested in how I made Ivy, Miko, or Cece's sprites, I could post my work process for that tooGo ahead and share, please. It might help someone.
>>57265790>Team Skull memberI beg your pardon!?And I can’t stop laughing at the fact she has zero fairy types. She sounds like a meme character me or my friends would make up for shits and giggles I love her>the Team Skull fitRose would have a nose bleed and die from seeing that>>57265806Nice a comic too? Is there more? And where can I read it? And how do you make your backgrounds so vibrant?I feel like I’m asking too much questions I’ll settle down>>57266405Well if it isn’t the birthday boy/girl >>57266468Gonna be rewatching over and over for a bit. Thus the Ivy vers expands(unless Cecelia has always been a thing but just jump over my head until now/and last thread)>Also been seeing a lot of awesome OC trainer sprites lately. If anyone's interested in how I made Ivy, Miko, or Cece's sprites, I could post my work process for that tooyes please. I wanna see. I will get on my knees
Happy Birthday and stuff, I suppose, Grym.>>57265289>Thread question: If your OC could direct a movie without budget constraints, what would it be like?Emily forming a fantasy film where Mari is the main character that plays on her wind and wings thematic that will be coming down the line later in the fic. Specifics of which my mind lacks the words to at the moment and I need sleep anyway.>Thread TaskDid it last thread.
>>57266157No, no, I meant someone else. You need all the sleep you can get. >>57266226>Both friend and Rando had swords drawn and pointed at each otherIt has become increasingly apparent that I just don't have the patience for this kind of lunacy anymore. Fucking edgelords and their petty ego-stroking contests. At least Midge is still doing alright. She should send us a postcard. >>57266405>Eventually I had to cut it off for fear of being too longLawl. Luh-meow. So, you don't actually want to cut your writing short once you get in the writing headspace. Unless you or your subconscious have a really firm understanding of what you wanted to accomplish with a scene, deciding "this is taking too long, time to wrap it up" can actually be detrimental for the creative process. It can cause things to end too abruptly or cause the narrative flow to become stilted as you try to rein yourself in while you're actively trying to move forward. Like pressing the brakes and gas pedal at the same time, it causes unnecessary stress and makes it harder to reach your destination. Instead, write as much of the scene as you can, and then go backwards and ask yourself "is this important?" "Will this be important later?" "Does this move the scene forward meaningfully?" Trim off the excess and tighten up what remains and you'll have a much stronger final result. >>57266468Huh, that is fascinating to watch. I already know you're a versatile artist, but the style you use branches off in slightly different directions depending on whether you start with the head or the body. >a self-insert as the rivalThat would be a first.
>>57266101>>57266122This is why whenever I get a new pc or a new install I download O&O shutup and get that Chris titus utility script. BEGONE MICROSOFT TELEMETRY, YOU DONT BELONG IN THIS PC. Also the main reason everyone will have to drag me off windows 10 ltsc version, and even then I would rather use Linux mint than windows 11.>Goes back to lurking after the computer nerd talk
>>57265310Forgot Yi is also a contest girlie, oh whale.
>>57267261To be fair to the rando, it's the person playing Midge's friend's fault. The rando is someone I wanted Midge to meet because they have a Hatterene and Midge feels her emotions pretty strongly even if she can't express them super well. Figured it would be fun. I guess I should have made that desire more clear, because it was the one playing the friend who drug the rando into the conversation and then pointed a sword at them. Just weird, and now that tensions have died down I don't know what direction to take the conversation.As for a postcard, I'll see if I can. Make an interesting one
>>57266405>JerseyI’ve always enjoyed the less utopian aspects of Pokemon and I think the seedy sides of locations are often underdeveloped. It’s probably why my favorite EIF scene is still Chapter 3 of Gaiden 6 (although Episode 6’s climax came very close). I’ve honestly wanted to explore that more, either through potentially a new OC who deals exclusively in underground battling circuits or perhaps Alex throwing himself back into dangerous settings as a coping mechanism for being unable to adjust back to normal life after spending most of his teen years hunting down his enemies. Although, such is not the current plan, he kind of just settles into being a mostly stay at home gamer in his 20s and I don’t really feel like changing that.Funny story, I was honestly saving this for the post-scriptum that kind of serves the function of a credits scene, but I guess it could be a nice teaser. Black Blaze’s poker game originally started in a nightclub based off of Payday 2. This was done in order to facilitate the battle that takes place afterwards without casino security getting involved. However, after some more thought, and a story that Archivist told last year about how degenerate nightclubs really are, the setting was changed to a casino because a nightclub doesn’t really sound and the explanation for as to why security doesn’t latch onto whatever happens is because there’s an unusually high amount of ticket stealers, cheaters, card counters, and drunks on that night (I’ll probably have to edit the story more to reflect that when I revise it). Other things that might draw the ire of security to obscure Alex’s activities are welcome. If I had not conceived Black Blaze so early into my time here, and I had chosen to go with a darker future for Alex, it may have taken a more “horror” angle like with Buckshot Roulette. Though it’s still going to be dark and gritty, at least for Pokemon
>>57266484Alex’s creation is an interesting date for me because I can’t really figure out when I should consider it to be. Eleven days after the creation of the first thread before this place was even called /tog/, my birthday occurred, and then eleven days after that came my discover of this place. It’s still honestly just a huge blur to me, I didn’t know that this board even existed until then and I honestly don’t know what made me get back into Pokemon, let alone making a character for it, and let alone also getting into game mechanics for it. Would you believe that his original team consisted of >Weavile>Dragalge>Klinklang>Revavroom>Serperior>ZapdosA far cry from today. I didn’t originally desire to metamax his team either, I don’t remember when or why that happened. In fact, I had to dig into the archives just to remember this team. Can you believe that there was one point where I had to ask around about adding Dragapult to his team? And after all this time, I still haven’t given much details on the antagonist of his story. Don’t feel obligated to draw me anything for my belated birthday, but if you choose to, use https://arch-img.b4k.co/vp/1733258119057.png https://arch-img.b4k.co/vp/1730067128976.png as references. But actually, don’t change the inside of the coat from gold to red. I think you’re already familiar with how he looks facially but if not ask me.
>>57267614>those flagsHuh. That really puts a big spin on her name and the traits you've dotted out. I love those kind of details.Refresh my memory, does Yi come from a wealthy family, or does she just spend her money as it comes in? >>57267756>I don't know what direction to take the conversation."You know what really bugs me? Ingredient labels that just say 'natural ingredients.' Scatterbug powder is a natural ingredient, I'd still like to know why it's in a jar of peanuts."..."Ya like jazz?" >>57268334I think degenerate's kind of a harsh word for it, but people don't go to nightclubs to play card games, they go to nightclubs to snort cocaine with pretty people in bathroom stalls. Okay, yeah, you got me there.
Well guys, I lost that tutoring gig that I was talking about at the start of the year. Last week, the client told me they had the flu, and asked to reschedule the following week. At the behest of my germaphobic mother I told them yesterday that I couldn’t meet this week, without explanation, because “I think you’re still contagious even after a week has passed” is not exactly a polite message. This morning, I was told that “since both of our schedules are conflicting, I think it might be best for me to explore other tutoring options.”I’m not really upset, just kind of annoyed because I doubt that people are still contagious with the flu even after half a month has passed since they stopped showing symptoms. I’ll stop giving a shit later today because the money wasn’t really that important and I get to keep my current amount of free time in the cash’s stead. I didn’t really care about this in the first place anyways.
Dear /tog/,I hope this postcard finds you well, I'm writing to you from the island of Pampa in the Kairos Isles, where the days seem to stretch endlessly, and the noise of life is muffled by the hum of bug types as they rustle through the plains.Pampa is unlike anywhere else I've been and still manages to be the most "normal" place I've been. Most of the island is made up of golden farmland and rolling plains that stretch out miles upon miles, framed by a jagged mountain range that looks like it was plucked right out of a storybook. It even has a castle nestled at its roots.I've been studying the bug Pokémon here and they are fascinatingly cooperative, just like the ones at Blueberry Academy! After growing up in a place like Castelia city, I thought this place would feel lonely, but it doesn't. I have made quite a few friends here (they're the ones who live in the castle) They're rowdy and rambunctious and like to fight alongside their Pokémon. I figure that, with my pesterballs and wonder launcher I can give them some much needed support. Bits is doing phenomenal and is enjoying meeting all the new bug types I keep adding to my little collection (I caught a Pinsir today). She's really flourishing out here and it makes me wish I had gotten here sooner.I'll stop rambling now, but I wanted to share a little piece of Pampa with you. Maybe one day, we can all visit together. Until then, take care of yourselves.Bugs and Kisses (and a little dirt under my nails)Midge
>>57268466>does Yi come from a wealthy familyShe does! Her mom sends her money on her journey, she's...not great at handling it, so it's a bit of both. The whole reason she became a trainer is to prove to her family she can handle travelling on her own. Be an adult, not just a spoiled rich kid. (She can't, please help her.)>>57265790Omg her items are so cute, especially the backpack! The cutest Skull Grunt.
>>57268590cute
>>57268531>I get to keep my current amount of free time in the cash’s steadThat's the spirit.>>57268590>Bugs and Kisses
>>57265790I won't be able to defeat this grunt. She is too innocent to handle a loss.>>57266405Cute Grym>>57266468Nice process. She surely changed a lot from sketch to final product.>>57267614Pretty Yi Yi.>>57268590That's a nice card.
>>57265310Had to redo mine cause apparently my old one isn't in the Archive and I didn't save my old one either. Things relating to Appearance and Charisma are based more on how people I have written with/am still writing with feel about her rather than my own take. Anything on intelligence or creativity is solely within the confines of her specialties or anything that specifically grabs her attention/intrigue and otherwise she's either average or an idiot.
>>57269523I'm surprised she has a libido of 4. Considering how she enjoys her solitude, I expected a 1 or 2.I'm also surprised she believes in higher power and destiny, considering her phylosophy is: fuck it I ball, and proceeds to dethrone both.
>>57269691>I'm surprised she has a libido of 4. Considering how she enjoys her solitude, I expected a 1 or 2.It's a secret of her's that she keeps very firmly under control. Which is easier to do by occupying herself with all the adventures she goes on.>I'm also surprised she believes in higher power and destiny, considering her phylosophy is: fuck it I ball, and proceeds to dethrone both.She doesn't look at the Pokemon League as a higher power.>dethrone both>bothHuh? Who is the second higher power she's supposedly looking to outright dethrone?
>>57269719>SpoilersPeople sell "tools" for that, but using them would mean she has to take showers more frequently. And I bet she would rather avoid one thing to not do the other.>Dethrone bothI was saying that more in like: if someone almighty comes and says "I am the ruler now", she would go a kick its ass if its evil, of course. I don't mean it she is against all the systems of order, just the unfair ones.As for fate: is a concept she doesn't like. She is literally a mini version.... a box art legendary, so why would she follow the established natural rules? She can do anything she wants, and with ease.
>>57269691she's a horny little gremlin that doesn't shower. Imagine the smell.
>>57269812
>>57269822desu you kinda walked into that kind of description.
>>57269830Motherfucker, I was here first! You all walked in on me and started airing out your dirty laundry.
for only 5 pokedollars, you can help emily get a rotom washing machine. Won't you help, please?
>>57269850Ten pokedollars?! Outrageous asking for twenty pokedollars! The nerve of expecting anyone to pay fifty pokedollars!
>>57269748Oh, well by higher power I meant actual higher powers. Like cosmic entities and stuff. Considering what her dreams are like these days. Pulled out into the cosmos by some kind of outside force and such when she sleeps.>I was saying that more in like: if someone almighty comes and says "I am the ruler now", she would go a kick its ass if its evil, of course. I don't mean it she is against all the systems of order, just the unfair ones.Ah, I thought you meant actually currently present higher powers, not theoretical ones.
>trying to pick up writing again>the action is flat, the prose is uninspired, and my conscious mind is trying to steer me in every other possible directionWell, this sucks. Guess I'll be doing some reading today instead.
>>57269850The problem is not the washing machine, the problem is convince the being to give you the clothes she is literally fused with (she hasn't washed THAT long)
>>57270041oh noooo her clothes crunch
>>57269691>>57269719>>57269748>>57269812>>57269822We have *one* rule. Most people who have used that sheet usually ignore that part.
>>57270074Do not reply to the pet rock.Do not include the pet rock in group activities.Do not attempt to use logic or reason with the pet rock.
>>57270089in other words, treat Emilyanon as if he was a troll
>>57270074>>57270089Aww, I just wanted to bantz on Emily being smelly, but alright.>>57270193Snuff films don't do well in the Oscars. At best, you will visit the police station to explain. At worst, you will get murdered.
>>57270074>>57270074>Most people who have used that sheet usually ignore that part.Nah they still fill it in, people just don't talk about that part in particular. So it says a lot about the anon who brought it up more than anything else.
>>57269812bruh.
>>57270373It just doesn’t come up a lot in conversation because it’s not a big part of anyone’s writing here. But tbfh I would be interested in seeing Archivist’s OCs on that template.
>>57270446Not a notable part of my writing either. But it's still a part of the character. Cause some people like saucy secrets to ice queens, even if smut is not one's main focus or interest in someone's character at all.
>>57270442~stinky~
>>57270479Yeah, same. I’d probably include mentions of sex at some point my my writing cause I don’t shy away from “R rated” stuff but it would probably be like “fade to black” moments right after they begin/are about to begin or “blueball” moments where it makes you think they’re going to fuck but then they don’t because something else happens.
>>57270446>But tbfh I would be interested in seeing Archivist’s OCs on that templateIt is one trait out of 7 brazillion on that page, what augmented reality is everyone else seeing that this is the part you guys are honing in on? But yes, you're right, I don't use very many of those templates.
>>57270446Yeah, at most I can plan romance subplots or tease about it, but nothing hardcore. Actually, quick lore tidbit about Ceniza I didn’t totally just make up: when she was still going to Naranja Academy, her first boyfriend was a Team Star grunt, but they broke up once she found out. She just thought he was REALLY into riding Cyclizar. She’s in her mid 20s now and she’s had a few other relationships here and there, but she’s not exactly lucky because they end up falling apart for one reason or another. Life in Mesagoza is quick and flashy like that.
>>57270446I mean, people always fuck, we just don't rave about it. Why would we do that? We are not THAT insecure.
>>57270816Not me, I never fuck.
>>57270823We are in 4chan. That's not a merit, that's just the obvious standard.
I haven't lost my virginity because I never lose.
>>57270831Hey Kaiba, wrong franchise.
Guess this isn't the best moment for me to show up, but oh well.Here. If I did it, anyone can.>>57265790Good thing that Team Skull are really just a bunch of goofs. Naively joining a group you know little or nothing of could go so much worse.Also, kinda surprised she's 22. Ayumu would totally see her as a child, not that she would ever know, since he treats everyone the same.Also2,>J-popI have to:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X91LhkR_tHY>>57266468Nice to see the ninja idea coming through at some points.Very nice Jojo overall.
>>57270627I don't really think about WHEN it will ever come into play. I kinda just keep it as a layer to the character's personality. The closed off, seemingly uber self-disciplined ice queen with tons of self control is secretly rather frisky but too sheepish and secretly too much of an awkward, clueless, autistic dork to ever act on it? How scandalous and intriguing. Some people seem to just like the idea even if their main focus isn't anything smutty at all and I'm not sure how to word that.
>>57270838That’s Jet the Hawk, you uncultured swine. https://youtu.be/7DzDicQyxB0?si=jqqPJDnMRCStFA9d>>57270089Honestly, I thought this was about Audrey for some reason. They’re both gremlins, I was confused. Although she has her libido listed as 3, so yeah I screwed up that one.Anyway, can we forget this and get back to the thread? Let’s just try not to bring this up for a while.
>>57270867w-why would you think the stink conversation was about me??Also I posted the virginity quote. Funny coincidence. It's not related to anything,it's just a lil bit funny.
>>57270899It was an honest mix-up, you both posted the same kind of sheet and I didn’t see Emily’s until 10 minutes ago. If it makes you feel any better, yours stuck out to me more when browsing.
>>57270903Alright, yer off the hook. This time!
>>57270446Eh. Tonight's not really my night.
>>57271281I don't think vigilante is a real job. Do you even pay taxes
>>57265289"And that, my brutish little lady, is why you're my ticket into tonight's gala.""Brutish!?""Slip of the tongue, I meant stylish.""Oh buzz off, just why exactly did you think I'd agree to sneak you in there so you could play Don Juan.""Because while I'm off gallivanting with the ladies you get to gallivant with foreign hotshot trainers and do musclehead stuff together.""And why would I need to? You know I could schedule a match with literally any of our league members.""Oh what you're not tired of the same old same old?""What I'm tired of is your whining."Alto drops to his knees, hand clinging to Bibi's ankle."Oh c'mon just do it for me! If I can just see Skyla with my own two eyes instead of on a phone screen it won't even matter if Diantha doesn't give me her number or Elesa refuses to take a photo with me-""...What did you say?""If Skyla-""No, after that!""It won't matter if Elesa-""Argh, no, before!""...Diantha?"Alto finds himself rolling back as Bibi kicked her leg free."Less yapping more dressing up emo boy your not making us late to this!"
>>57271502Worth an honest chuckle. If I didn't know any better I would have assumed it was Emily speaking considering the attitude Bibi was giving to Alto.
>>57271502this took so long because i've been spending all my time patching up leaks in my ceiling, bluh. anyways, inb4 some smartass makes a joke about the color palettes. i realized they had pokemon with really similar color schemes and absolutely had to, though i did cheat a bit and add in black and gold, the former because its just something that crops up a lot in their usual outfits the latter because i wanted that ornate, opulent, shine. kept the writing for the prompt short and sweet at 200 words. now i'm onto nyx and rina's! also happy belated birthday grym! i'm super late but i hope you've been doing good lately>>57260004>>57265409>>57265328hate to disappoint but i just think ishiwatari's music slaps. i wanna pick up fighting games but i just don't have the time to put in to get good at mastering inputs and matchups......that said if i did play i'd pick up elphelt/millia for waifu reasons, or zato/bedman? because i like their designs+themes. i'll wait patiently for that track but only because you delivered a ton of great art lately between formal koa and the adorable grym>>57260517>>57261775i check out for a few days and what happens? miko anon's back with all this fucking food? the mystery dungeon au designs are perfect, i adore phanphy!miko, and ivy has yet to have a single bad look, we have gotta get her on vogue. god i cant wait to read the next installment of growing ivy......cece's look is awesome too, loving the wide jeans, and you're such a fucking master with spritework! i'm glad she's helped you get back into your creative flow, but take care not to push yourself>>57265136i work a grueling job and then come home to slave over a scratched up tablet for what? to keep this family together. and now the archivist is cheating on me? jail for archivi- oh, wait, it's with piper anon? nvm, understandable >>57265612huh, more anxious than i thought she'd be, love her adorable little :3 smile and haunter wrapping around her
>>57271300The risk is too greatThere's no healthcareNo insuranceNo dental planNot even a public transport discountBut it's tax free and danger pay is REALLY generous (if you stay alive at the end, that is).
>>57271522>happy belated birthday grymThank you!
>>57271502powerful!>>57271522>huh, more anxious than i thought she'd be, love her adorable little :3 smile and haunter wrapping around herIt's like she's a delayed overthinker. She's impulsive in the moment and the ramifications of her (poor) decisions hits 6-8 hours later.
>>57271520select people like teal mask carmine and alto have a way of really drawing out that part of her! she'll bite if you press her buttons too much>>57265790world's best failgirl, the modified skull grunt uniform is perfect, i love that she takes the necklace pendant and wears it as a hairclip!>>57266468super fun watching this! love seeing your progress and workflow, especially when it comes to drafting up poses>>57267614oh the style you used for the portrait here is mad cute>>57268590>Bugs and Kissesdoes midge know that i would die for her? does she?>>57270860>that mannot to be confused with a certain other "that man"pumpkaboo sliders are perfect>>57271281who's calling azelie pixie? >>57271564thanks! delayed overthinker sounds perfect(ly nightmarish) for a part time cop/former criminal. do what you think you gotta do to get the job done only not be able to think about anything other than how your bosses are gonna get your ass afterwards
>>57271502Heh, that's a good callback to some truly ancient Bibi lore. >>57271522>to keep this family together. and now the archivist is cheating on me?Don't believe their lies.
Here comes the chimp out
Jannies got on that fast.Nevermind!
They've been on it fast all day
>>57271682>>57271697>>57271706>>57271712Anon, you good? He has been here long ago, and left quickly. You didn't refresh your page?
>>57271751Last one isn't the same anon. I just forgot to quote the other anon's post about the Jannies getting on it fast.
>>57271682>>57271697>>57271706>>57271712CAN YOU DO US A FUCKING COURTESY AND DELETE THESE DOGSHIT POSTS NOW AND STOP ACKNOWLEDGING THE RETARD, YOU FUCKING RETARD.
>>57271768>STOP ACKNOWLEDGING THE RETARD, YOU FUCKING RETARD.I feel I read an oximoron.Jk, jk, I'm just trying to cheer the mood.
Thought as much
Goodnight /tog/
>>57271912Goodnight, grymanon. I'm happy your birthday was nice.
>>57271502HOLY SHIT! Bibi back at again with the bangers
>>57271627>who's calling azelie pixie?Oh, that's the neat part! I haven't decided yet. But it seemed like a fun detail to add in at some point.It wasn't fun.Nothing's fun in the middle of January.Nothing.
>>57272018January sucks donkey balls, I miss the sun. >>57271627>mad cutety, it's technically a wip, but I'm too fatigued to finish it
>>57271502I wanna put this on my wall
>>57271931This almost looks like a meme reaction
>>57271627>does midge know that i would die for her? does she?You should write her a letter so she knows
>>57266677>>57266689I make my sprites by frankensteining a bunch of different existing bw2 sprites together as seen in picrel. For exmaple, Ivy's a combination of the right cheerleaders chest and legs, the female swimmers head, flannery's torso and hair and upper legs, roxannes hand, and the black belts hand. Her accessories are also ripped from Rosa, the backpacker, and Alolan Ivy used the rich girls dress as a base for her sarang. I hodgepodge together the bits and pieces I like, make manual edits where necessary and give it a big ol paint job so it looks nice. I think this method is a nice way to make sprite that dont like a reskin of an existing trainer sprite while staying within the bw2 sprite art style. My art program of choice for this stuff is MS paint. God i love MS paint, you can get so much mileage out of it. I've mentioned it before, but Piskel's also a great spriting art program thats awesome for making animations, spritesheets, and saving sprites on transparent backgrounds.Hope this helps anyone in the slightest. Next time I make a trainer sprite I can try and record a video/timelapse or something>>57267261>the style you use branches off in slightly different directions depending on whether you start with the head or the bodyI never really noticed this within myself before. I know drawing basic shapes/skeletons before going into a drawing is proper technique, but I much prefer to just wing it. I'll try and make a conscious effort next time I draw something to see where I start from and where it leads.>>57267614This color blocking art style is really cool>>57268438>Don’t feel obligated to draw me anything for my belated birthdayhehehegetting spam filtered see u in part 2
>>57268590This made me feel so cozy inside to read, too cute. I want to visit Pampa now. >Bugs and KissesJesus christ- we must protect midge and lukeanon at all costs>>57271502Absolutely flawless and breathtaking. I don't know if you realize how much you've grown as an artist- this is truly amazing>>57271522i love u bibianon <3>>57271912idk if this is a new render or not, but regardless it looks rad. You're always so good with staging, lighting, posing, etc.
>>57273105Wanted to amend this post to say that i was originally using the cheerleaders torso until I realized it wasn't working, so I just used all of flannery's torso instead. Another tip would be don't be afraid to change things and try not to force things if it's not working out. Also don't sweat the smaller details too much- they don't always translate well on such a small pixel canvas
>>57273131In a hurry right now but thanks for the quality posts
>>57273115>idk if this is a new render or notYep, it is indeed a new render, made a few days ago :)
>>57272040Global warming soon, inshallah. I'm doing my part for my community each evening by emptying aerosol cans outside. I will stay defiant longer than the ozone layer will keep itself together. >>57271931That's why he's the king. >>57273105This is still so cool to see. I added the BW2 sprites to the OP links last time you discussed it. https://www.spriters-resource.com/ds_dsi/pokemonblack2white2/sheet/48033/>>57273131>I just used all of flannery's torso insteadUnderstandable, Flannery has the figure of a goddess.
>>57273105Ah, so this is how you do your magic
>>57274375Let me guess, you based Phos’s figure off of Flannery.
>>57275023Hard to say. It wasn't a conscious decision, at any rate. Consciously, my attention was focused on a bottle of rum and making the absolute most of MS Paint's curved line tool, and a good hourglass figure best accentuates those sweeping arcs. Subconsciously? A lot of the initial draft was shifted from Aeon Flux to Kamina by listening to the Gurren Lagann soundtrack (row row), but the subconscious mind is good for nothing if not multitasking.
>>57271502You go Bibi, go battle Carne.You knowing spanish, I'm expecting an initial confusion.Awesome art as always.>>57271627>not to be confused with a certain other "that man"What do you mean? He's exactly that man.Btw, have you started reading the DanDaDan manga yet?>pumpkaboo sliders are perfectThe idea flashed in my mind, and I just had to do it.>>57273105This is amazing. Now I'm very, very tempted to started calling you VictorAnon instead of MikoAnon.
Alright, so I'm going to be using Rozie here first and foremost as a character for the project.However, I've given her a small team and let her also feature as a minor OC here too. She won't be part of Grym's tale, but she's here.>Rozie's only known Pokémon at this time is a Houndoom capable of Mega Evolution>Despite her odd fashion choice and gothic punk style, Rozie is extremely friendly and loves to interact with friends and fans alike.
1/2Thanks for all the kind comments!>>57265818I would love that!>>57266689At first I just wanted to draw a cute shy Fairy type trainer for some funny comic strips. But the more I thought about it the clearer it became there was comedic value in making her total failure. So far there is only that one comic page but I have tons of ideas for more. I will confess the backgrounds are completely AI generated, so I can't take credit for those.>>57268629The backpack is based on a real one that I saw online and immediately thought it was perfect for her.>>57270860She does look young and I only decided her age later. I wanted her to look cute but also to be a fully grown adult, so I'm using anime logic as an excuse.And I feel like Merumo would look up to Ayumu for his confidence and attitude, so she wouldn't even mind being treated like a child.
2/2>>57271502I can't stress enough how much I love this! I don't even like Hatterene but this makes me wanna cosplay that outfit.>>57271281>high libido>no flirty>scaryAh, the bad boy appeal>>57273105This is always so fascinating to me. Those sprites are so tiny I can barely make out what each individual part is supposed to be. I'd love to make my own but I feel like it's work for ants...
>>57271281I don't think anyone has pointed this out yet and it's surprising, but it's interesting that you've used Franco's and Phos' colors for each other's libidometers. Reads to me like the black bubbles are their base levels and the color parts are when the they're together.
>>57275388Oooh! I read that as black being how they present themselves outwardly and the colors being how they feel on the inside. But your theory makes more sense.
>>57275494It also makes his "Violent" and "Wild" scales worrying
>>57275552listen, hate sex is a thing.
>>57275388>>57271281I noticed it and I've been meaning to point it out. An underexplored scientific finding that's often swept under the rug is that sexual aggression is partially (but not completely) driven by attraction, hence why Franco is said to be more violent against her. Paradoxically, this attraction will also lead to his downfall.I think it's well anticipated by both the audience and author that Franco will lose, and the reason for this is because he wants Phos more than he wants to win. In spite of this new(ly highlighted) detail, as well as the deleted beatdown scene, Franco's refusal to just fucking *end* Phos is what's allowed her to continue dismantling his scheme. I don't know how many people on this board watch Netflix, but in Cobra Kai, there's a scene where Terry tells Kreese that Kreese is "his weakness", and moments afterwards, Kreese gets arrested on false murder charges, being told that Terry is "removing his weakness". Franco is just refusing to remove his weakness, and that's his true downfall, not his hubris, not his chewing off of more than he can swallow, but rather his love for Phos.Love (and not just the romantic kind) IS weakness. It's an opening of your trust and your vulnerabilities and willingness for self-sacrifice to another person, and this also opens up many opportunities for them to hurt you and take advantage of you, unintentionally or not. The closer you get to anyone, the more you invite them to hurt you. All those secrets that you give to your girlfriend or your best friend or your family can be exposed by them at any time, for any reason. Do you really trust them? It seems like Franco was weak enough to let Phos live and trust that she'd forgive him for all the harm that he caused her. I guess this is why OCs like Alex are so difficult to RP and collab with, they just completely lack this weakness and their understanding that threats must be destroyed ASAP means they mostly just resolve conflict by killing people.
>>57275569>>57275588I'm a sucker for sexual tension between enemies but I totally missed the implications in their sheets. Nice catch!
The best thing about having a PC is making these things more comfortable. I know I could've used my phone, but I'm accustomed to mouse and keyboard than just my fingers.Anyway, here's my sheet. I used the Red Scarf as the symbol of his red headband.
>>57275388Bingo. Phos and Franco are each fairly average on their own, but one way or another they can't keep their hands off each other when they're together. They're down bad for each other enough that they try to live double lives, or well, triple lives? How deep does the deception go with these two? In any case, they want each other fiercely enough that they've been hosting truce nights nearly twice a week from the start of April through the summertime to pretend to live normal lives and relieve all that stress they cause each other. Alas, no matter how romantic the evening was, they always go back to being enemies when the sun rises. There's just too much at stake for either of them to be willing to back down from their beliefs once the post-date clarity kicks in.
>>57275588I mean I think OCs like Alex are hard to collab with is because their creators insist they're the best in the room at all times and have a pathological need to win every encounter they're in. Like the kids screaming "shield" at recess.But hey that's just my unfounded opinion.
>>57275272I see lol>I will confess the backgrounds are completely AI generated, so I can't take credit for those.Don’t blame yu. In fact when I first heard of ai I thought I’d be the perfect background making tool for my comic but then I realized it wasn’t consistent enough to be used for that so I settled with 3d modeling apps. The one I use now is sketchup. Minus well show some 3d renders in it while I’m here. Note that these are free downloadable backgrounds. I tend to only make my own for specific places like Pink Buneary Park in the first chapter
And some good inside hospital shots
Another note, these are separate from the outside hospital shots. They’re two separate models
Just gonna have a depressed dad sitting right there on that seat
>>57276382Ignore this, I didn't finish the background before exporting
It was high time I filled out this one myself.>>57271522NOOOOOOOOOOO that's okay lol the music IS pretty good (even if I prefer the music from Street Fighter games myself)
>>57276511Wow, another libido counter that goes off the charts.
Ah bugger, I forgot to do the chart for Grym today.I'll have to do it when I get home on Monday.Oh, and here's Rozie's custom converse for when she's out training her Pokémon. Those shoes have withstood ridiculous heat and cold.
>>57276213Bloop
>>57265289Thread task: Draw your OC in formal wear this task is being rerun because of the short length of last threadI gave Ivy 3 different looks last thread, so I think it's only fair I gave Miko something too. Sailor suits are formal wear for children right?>>57275114>VictorAnonI'd never treat my creations so heartlessly>>57275280>work for antsWell I am secretly a colony of ants B)Even still, I'd recommend giving pixel art a try, I think its a style of art that has a low barrier of entry and you might even surprise yourself>>57276074I'm a huge sucker for those "enemies to lovers" or "my lover is a bad guy but theyre sweet to me" kinda tropes. That sort of flustered love that's reluctant but passionate at the same time.
>>57276875Oh, baby. Our son looks so handsome there, you did great. >I'm a huge sucker for those "enemies to lovers" or "my lover is a bad guy but theyre sweet to me" kinda tropes.It's funny you say that, because I'm a big fan of train wrecks, personally. Can you really claim to have passion if you're not suffering?That's a little wordplay joke for our secondaries in the audience.
>>57276511For some reason I always thought Koa was older. But then again he would have to be young since Trial Captains have to be under a certain age iirc?>>57276213I had heard of sketchup before but I didn't know it was free. That's cool, I might use that too. Because yeah, getting the AI to do exactly what you want when you need a specific and detailed background sucks.>>57276864Even when depicting a rainy day there's always something super cozy about your art. Looking at your pictures warms my heart.>>57276875I can't really put my finger on it but your art seems different from when I last saw you. Not in a bad way, if anything it's improved! Anyway, I love this, it's very elegant (a side of Miko that I haven't seen before to be desu)
>>57276474>Animal Handling over Child Pacifying"It works on Pokémon why wouldn't it work on a kid?
>>57277286Cats love me but my nephews are scared of me. Children are just on a higher difficulty level.
>>57277378>he isn't universally adored by all living things great and smallBummer, dude. >>57277286That's why he spends the big bucks on babysitters.>>57276967>Trial Captains have to be under a certain age iirc18 and under to serve as the bridge between Trialgoers and the adult world. It's a pretty cute little detail, and adds just another layer to the shit sandwich of Guzma's existence. >I can't really put my finger on it but your art seems different from when I last saw youAnd it will be different tomorrow too. Our ant colony is a natural artstyle chameleon. >>57276864Seeing behind the curtain of how these comics are made is kind of like being cursed with knowledge. I'm not really one to focus on backgrounds, but even now in this example image, all I can look at is the jaggies from the render. It's so obvious after you point it out. Let's stay warm tonight, /tog/.
>>57275151Before I head to bed, I wanted to give Rozie a Galarian Zigzagoon but there's no model for it :(
>>57277586Give her a regular one and dye it white.
>>57277612Not even a regular Zigzagoon model in KK (yet) :(Need to wait for someone to port more models over.
>>57277627How can you port models to KK? I hear people tried to add models from SFM to KK, but the coding and structure change is supposedly a nightmare.In fact, what engine runs KK?
>>57277627>No Zigzagoon>but there's a Houndoom in KKAnon...
>>57277632Unity, there are ways to port models but there is also plugins that were added that allow you to straight up load .obj files into the game. It is still better if it is a mod itself, but hey, if you have an .obj ready and you dont mind losing the bones, you are free to use it.
>>57277690I see. I was mainly curious.Mainly because I'm surprised that it's unity, and their girls are allowed to have tits. Unity (mostly) render 3 bodies: young adult beach hunk male, A cup girl wit TWO pears for an ass, and chestless humanoid. And this is Epic Games' fault, the CREATORS of the engine!Well, no the creators, but the main owners.
>>57277676Should I sound the "White Girl" alarm?
>>57276967>I didn't know it was free.Wait a sec. It’s been awhile since I’ve downloaded it but I can’t remember if it was free to download. The only thing I can say for certain is that there’s free downloadable backgrounds which I was mentioning before. Sorry for the confusion. >Looking at your pictures warms my heart.Yu like that one eh? Well here’s the next part :)>>57277462>Seeing behind the curtain of how these comics are made is kind of like being cursed with knowledge. I'm not really one to focus on backgrounds, but even now in this example image, all I can look at is the jaggies from the renderSorry to break the emersion. But to be clear this isn’t the standard, most people would either fix the outlines themselves(me included) or use said pic as a canvas for their actual background design(me included also) some people can also heavily modify their backgrounds which I can’t do due to iPad limitations but i try my best unless I’m feeling lazy or uninspired that day. I also tend to make some background from scratch like the one in the OP last thread and consider the backgrounds here as quickies ment to showcase my process
>>57278468Chansey is a real one, making sure people don't get sick.Also, that's a fast phone. New accessory, new gallery.
>>57278468It's just the nature of the business. How else could solo productions maintain schedule otherwise? In truth, artists and animators have been blending their drawing with computer science longer than most people have been alive. Look up how Dudney--I'm keeping that typo--handled the buffalo scene in the Lion King or the vines in Tarzan; it's fascinating stuff, but it dampens the fantasy for morons like me who naively thought that it was all handcrafted by some legendary pantheon of artists. Strictly speaking, it still rings true, but the methodology is different from what the layman would have imagined.
>>57278468>>57278646You guys should watch about history of animation. Theodds1out (inb4 >ytubers) has 2 good videos about the evolution of animation, and it surely gives a good perspective on how animators take shortcuts and new techniques to basically move one frame to the other.
>>57275280>work for antsIt's called using the zoom in function.
>>57277462It’s actually 20 and under, IIRC. Not that much of a difference, but oh well.>>57276967I initially conceived him as just 16, but in the story he’s 14 so that any interactions I write can happen post-time skip. I think it’s a decent solution. Plus, that way he has 5-ish years to be a Trial Captain. Koa’s just a kid, really. Ceniza’s in her mid 20s and is living an independent life in Mesagoza. As for Hemlock and Cross Rider’s actor, they’re both in their early thirties.Takamaru is 15, if anyone remembers him. Might doodle himagain sometime
>>57277676I'm not the one who ports, anon.I can't do that.There's the original three Regis, Registeel, most of the megas, and even some skins from Pokémon Unite, but I still don't have mom's like the three legendary dogs (Cain was supposed to have Raikou) or the Unown.Or Kyurem. Which is really annoying.
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>>57277992I am already regretting this
>>57279083>>57279088I'm not at all surprised by some of those, given the applications intended use, but... That's actually quite a few imported models. Do they all have bones?
>>57279191Oh yeah, all got FK bones and you can switch the texture for the eyes and mouth on almost all of them.And as for the application use, while it did start as a simple smut game, the character creation is so in-depth and the mod-ability of the program is so vast I can end up doing stuff like this>>57271912Or even picrel (project)
>>57278696>inb4 >ytubersTurning your nose up at sources is no way to learn about the world. You should be more concerned about whether or not the information can be verified. >>57279105As you should. >>57279191>intended useThere's the intended use, and then there's the emergent use. There's a surprising amount of people who use any program with a character creator as a paper doll simulator. That's basically me with Soul Calibur. Unity is a program that any old numbskull can play around with, so there's going to be terabytes of mods that have nothing to do with the pursuit of H and everything to do with sculpting the perfect dollhouse to take pretty pictures of.
last thread the idea of mystery dungeon bibi got brought up by someone so i made versions of her based on my own ideas and the quiz results! they've all got little bibi-isms integrated into their designs but i think it translates the worst onto eevee tbdesu>>57271640>truly ancient Bibi lore.have some new bibi lore to go with it, those earrings she's wearing are just clip ons, alto probably makes fun of her for it>>57271931>>57272107>>57275280thanks :D !>>57272018figured it could've maybe been alice but noted it's up in the air, while i'm partial to winter i hope the weather warms up soon over there>>57273115>>57276875likewise you're never a slouch in the art department either anon, miko looks absolutely adorable! i also managed to read the latest chapter of growing ivy, plusle was a joy to read about as was hitmonchan, and cece's surprisingly endearing after you get past all that initial bluster and brattiness, it's also fun to imagine ivy, in all her vibrant glory, absolutely thriving in grimy back alleys. don't rush it or anything, but i'm already exited to see what you have planned for next time!>>57272614if my self insert ever gets put to paper maybe
>>572800232/2 bc spam filter. making some headway on nyx and rina's formalwear too>>57275114glad you liked it! funnily enough, i don't speak any spanish outside of what i might've picked up from dora episodes i saw as a toddler, (i know a little bit of french and i've got approaching-kindergarten-levels of japanese), regardless, i can see why someone who does speak it might be confused thanks to our buddy google.>that manme and koa anon were talking guilty gear and there's a character who, for most of the series, is never referred to by name and is instead just called "that man" lol>>57276511>>57279066>even if I prefer the music from Street Fighterdraw your blade and make peace with whatever god you worship (kidding, though the funniest thing here is that censor bar, love to see more takamaru sometime too, your cast is great)>>57278468soooooooo cute, you never miss anon
>>57280023The Buneary one definitely looks best, but that Spinda is breaking my brain. We need swirly glasses on top of the swirly eyes to really complete it. >>57280037The ladies are looking gorgeous so far. I especially love Nix's expression there.
>>57280357>The ladies are looking gorgeous so far.thanks! nyx's expressions are always fun to draw since they're so exaggerated>We need swirly glasses on top of the swirly eyes to really complete it.like kakashi's mask underneath the mask scene but its swirly eyes underneath swirly glasses>>57275114also i forgor to reply to the spoiler, no i haven't but i really should i immediately liked jiji and while i don't know anything about her, vamola looks so so cute. okarun and momo are definitely a couple of all time too
>>57280023I want that Buneary and Spinda, they are so cute!
>>57280513>swirly eyes underneath swirly glassesPrecisely. My brain has bibi syndrome, so it keeps trying to make sense of why Spinda's swirly glasses are flesh-colored. That's scary and I don't want to think about it. >while i'm partial to winter And tragically, that's the reason why it could never work between us. You would be fated to be my Persephone, or I your Demeter. Let's settle for Clytie and Helios and call it a day. >i hope the weather warms up soon over thereYou'll be happy to know the temperature's warmed up back into short sleeve range for me, so hail to the king. >>57280859And I'll be your Paris if you don't watch out.
>>57265289Well, today I finally got my leather jacket. After roughly five years of wanting one. Sitting in a thrift store in a special section for $20 dollars. I looked up the brand and the brand went out of business years ago. It's a GOOD one too. It actually had some kind of tag still inside of it. Someone just bought a leather jacket, basically never used it, and then donated it to a thrift store. I hope this one lasts. It should, right? >>57280023I am both surprised and not surprised at all. I would think that a girl who mauled by one of the top Pokémon in Ubers wouldn't be scared of a goddamn needle but I guess I'm wrong. And somehow, she actually does seem like the type to be afraid of needles at the same time. Does she ever actually get Real Earrings? And now that I mention it, I don't know when Alex will get his. I had the idea of him getting them when he visits Galar and goes to Spikemuth to become a Cool Kid With Earrings but he'd probably be scared of Spikemuth as a kid and as an adult he wouldn't be able to stop himself from getting annoyed at all the punks (and vice versa once they see the Watain t-shirt)I assume Alto also does a similar bit to the nail polish one whenever he gets questioned about his earrings, right?
>>57281857Ah, just the miscreant I was looking for. I was having lunch with my boss-who-is-no-longer-the-boss-of-me earlier today, and he was raving to me about this book. I told him I'd wait to see the movie, but I thought to myself "I should buy this for Alex."
“Thans” oof. I should not post late at nightHere’s the corrected version >>57276875This looks mystical. Buddy looks like he has a Abra or a Ralts in his team :)>>57278550Chancy loves us all>>57278646True and I did before. But that was like a long while ago>>57278696>Theodds1out (inb4 >ytubers) has 2 good videos about the evolution of animationI’ll give it a wee look later>>57280023Thanks also Neato how both Piper and Bibi could be Bunearys if they were in MD>>57280037Ooo boy another Bibi art sketch to look forward too. Take your time ofc
>>57280037>draw your blade and make peace with whatever god you worshipMay thy knife chip and shatter!Also, it’s funny that you call it a “cast” when none of them really know each other. I mean, I’m going to include Cross Rider in Dragon Whisperer, but as a TV show, with an actor. There’s also probably an actual story-within-the-story of who Cross Rider actually is IN the TV show. And as it stands, Ceniza’s SUPER far away from Alola and Takamaru is in the past. Probably ancient Johto. Only Hemlock is 100% a character that is part of Koa’s cast.Now that I think of it, I’ve realised I’ve neglected something important: POSSIBLE DRAGON WHISPERER SPOILERSMina actually exists in Seafolk Village and she could probably be a good guide for Koa in his efforts to actually become a Trial Captain. The thing is, I feel like he’d probably be SUPER scared of her and they’d have a very funny dynamic, but I haven’t used her yet and she’s not really in my plans. Chapter 2 is basically written in my head already, and I didn’t think about her until recently. How am I gonna juggle with that? Who knows?
>>57270860Forgot to put "(Halloween shirt ftw)" besides the maxed "Style" meter. And then forgot to mention it in my previous post. Truly the perfect memory.>>57275272>And I feel like Merumo would look up to Ayumu for his confidence and attitudeFunny you mentioning "confidence" of all traits, because Ayumu isn't all that confident actually (not to say he's insecure or anything like that), his high "Confidence" value is solely due to being able to speak in a very confident manner, in order to convince other people of things he doesn't actually know. As the profile thing shows, he's very honest, to a fault sometimes, and as long as it's not something important, he'll usually just agree to whatever other people are saying just to avoid having to debate, but very rarely (usually around halloween), he may be struck with a sudden urge to amuse himself, and tell people some "fun facts" and stories that are completely made up, but say them in a way that people would think "Damn, if he's saying it like that, it must be true", just for him to come clean the very next second to see their reaction. Pretty much like Nazonazo hakase from Gash Bell (in case you have read/watched it).[...]
>>57282394[...]>>57275902>Character by: Non-BurgerKek.>>57276474Is green his favorite color?>>57276511Kinda surprised that "Health" takes 0 priority for Koa, but then again, considering how athletic he is, he's probably one of those characters that never gets sick.>>57276875>I'd never treat my creations so heartlesslyMy thought was really just in the creation part, but if it serves as any consolation, I was thinking of Devil Summoner's Victor, instead of the original one.>>57280037>i don't speak any spanishHuh... I could swear there was some spanish in that Zetsubou-sensei parody you made... am I remembering wrong?>that man>turns out we were thinking of different "that man"Kek. What were the chances?>>57280513So you already know about Vamola, huh. Yes, she's adorable, but spoiler spoiler spoiler spoiler, so you really should read it. Myself, I was liking the anime so much, that from episode 4 or 5 onwards, I would watch the episode and immediately go read the equivalent chapters, then I just continued.
>>57281938Never would have thought about that typo if you didn't point it out. Aww man, now everyone's gonna know, awkward! >>57282246Got crosseyed reading that paragraph. >spoilerHe has every reason to be scared, I've seen the oversized company that spoiler keeps. It would be completely in character if they were to just drop in and out of the plot without any fanfare or good reason, so you hold the advantage. >>57282394I haven't spent very much time at all in my own home this past week. I had such big plans for myself when I finally got the chance to sit down, but now that I'm here? I'm not so sure I have it in me. How bout it? You wanna pick up the torch in my stead? You can be my *ghost* writer.
>>57280859aren't they? plus i feel like the iq group d/g skills feel pretty on brand for bibi>>57281857given that she's been under the knife and stuff before, i feel like it's less fear of needles and more that she just doesn't even wear them often enough to warrant all the hassle of the post-piercing care and disinfecting (not sure if it's just my imagination but i feel like ear piercings always seem liable to getting infected, could just be the people around me getting unlucky though). she never gets them pierced properly though so i imagine the whole kiddy clip ons thing remains something she gets teased about>>57281938get ready for pokemon mystery dungeon: buneary rescue team! and i'll try not to disappoint with the finished drawing>>57282402the spanish was brought to you by my old pal google translate and some cross referencing on wordreference to make sure it didn't get any homonyms mixed up, glad it didn't turn into a jumbled mess. i get where you're coming from on dandadan too, it's been a hot minute since i had so much fun with a battle shonen
Thanks for all the kind words everyone :) I decided to give formal wear Ivy another go for coloring practice. I felt the Emboar outfit was most fitting for her.>>57276967>your art seems different from when I last saw youMaybe its cuz I've just been coloring in sketches? Not sure. I don't often draw him without his mask and fixings, so I'm glad you like it >>57278468This is adorable, love the way you draw Chansey>>57280023Aww Bibi PMD protags are so cute. I could totally see Bibi Spinda having a part time job at the juice cafe>>57280037And these girlies are looking so gorj so far, can't wait for you to blow us away to see the finished piece.>>57282402>I was thinking of Devil Summoner's VictorI'll take it lol
>>57282687Freaking rad, bro.
>>57281938>looks like he has a Abra or a Ralts in his team :)Forgot to respond in my last post cuz I'm a dummy, but he does have a Kadabra on his team :) Also wanted to say how the water droplets pinging off the characters is such a great detail. You do a great job in grounding your characters in the environments you put them in
>>57282402>Is green his favorite color?Yeah, how'd you figure that out?
>>57281908Not Alex, but I feel a book trying to sell itself with just a curse in the title will be a massive letdown.>#1 on AmazonGive enough money to Jeff Bezos, and he will sign anything for you.
Hey, almost 200 posts, and I just realize we barely made the Question and Task>TQI'd imagine David's taste in films are very limited since he isn't a movie guy, but if I were to give him a movie, it would be either 80s action movies or 2000s edgy teenage comedies.>"C'mon! Get to it! We need more sexy girls, more crappy one liners, and more pop punk dad bands! Where's Blink 182? I need Disentery Gary during the chase scene!"Also, if you recognize the outfit, you are awesome.
>wake up>surprise fanart of one of my project charactersHoly fuck yahoo(Good morning btw)
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>>57283755A newfriend, first thing in the morning. Welcome.>>57283622>almost 200 posts, and I just realize we barely made the Question and TaskWe're living life in the fast lane these days.>>57282687It only just now occurred to me this is the Bayonetta 2 cover. I was distracted, lost in the sauce.
>>57282402>Kinda surprised that "Health" takes 0 priority for Koa, but then again, considering how athletic he is, he's probably one of those characters that never gets sick.I might’ve misunderstood the prompt, but it’s more like, is that something to FIGHT for? Yeah, Koa exercises a lot, but I’m not sure if that counts as a character motivation. It’s weird. >>57282490I guess that’s true. I see her as a part-timer in the weird Justice League/Avengers that the Trial Captains and the Kahunas form in Dragon Whisperer. She can show up when the plot needs her to, within reason.
>>57283622I didn't even play the game and I recognize that fit
I have to return my keyboard and get a new one. I don't know why, but this one will randomly shut off for like a second and will also occasionally become stuck on a key. I'll be buying from the original manufacturer's website this time even if it takes longer.>>57283189I'm not a fan of millennial forced casualness but there's worse covers out there.The thing about the self-help industry is that it needs a supply of customers. If you actually help yourself, you don't need to give them your money anymore. If everyone actually improves themselves, the self-help industry crashes. It's why basically every self-help book sells you the same optimistic platitudes and generic advice: they don't REALLY want to help you, they want you to buy the other books they're selling. In the worse cases, they make you flat out worse, either even more depressed and helpless because you were given useless advice that you don't recognize is useless, or because they turn you into a toxic positivity faggot.>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LhZav0mkr0The video above showcases The Secret, one of the most famous self-help books of all time, which focuses on the Law of Attraction, the belief that thinking something good or bad will happen to you will cause it to actually happen. Let me tell you firsthand, dealing with someone who unironically believes in the Law of Attraction will turn even the feistiest go-getter into someone like me.There actually was one guy who got fed up with the industry and decided to try and make a genuine self-help book against this gay ass "feel good mindset" that plagues the industry. I haven't read it, of course, but from reading descriptions on Amazon, he seems like he is trying to bring something different.>>57281908I find it difficult to believe that people "rave" about things. I'm not easy to excite and the way you describe it makes it sound like a cringy movie scene where the employee is forcing himself to listen to his boss in order to gain his favor.
>>57283973It's not just you, the template really isn't very good at conveying information. There's no frame of reference for the point values, and the different categories are just up to interpretation. It's very obviously based on the character sheets from Vampire: The Masquerade, where having no points means you're not good at something, one point means you're okay, two means you're really good at it, three means you're a paid professional, four is superhuman, and five points makes you the 1%; but without that context, how is anyone supposed to know? The moment one person doesn't know the scale, trying to follow that tabletop logic just makes your own character underpowered as hell and then it becomes an arms race. All in all, it's only really worth using because it just covers so much ground that it can flesh out a character in just a few minutes. >>57284289>the employee is forcing himself to listen to his boss in order to gain his favor.Not at all. We haven't had the opportunity to get together for lunch in a while now, so it was a pretty nice way to pass an hour. I have a lot of respect for the guy, and thankfully the feeling's mutual. A rarity in the corporate world, but I've been lucky enough to actually enjoy attending luncheons with him and the higher ups even before I made it big. Their clique is exclusive as all hell, but they've been good company to me ever since I got my foot in the door. And honestly, I don't even remember how it happened. Life comes at you fast.
>>57284490>5 makes you superhuman I need to redo Luke's then
>>57284654Well, like I said, it's all relative. The best way to use that chart written as-is instead of as-intended is to simply rank them by how much your character prioritizes each trait. From neutral or unimportant to "this means everything to me." That way even if some tryhard checked off every single box and circle, you can still say "wow, that character sure does run themselves ragged trying to squeeze all that in" instead of just rolling your eyes, savvy?
>>57283784A keen eye you have anon. I originally wanted to draw Cece in Jeanne's pose and draw the two of them in formal wear together, but I couldn't quite get it to work out for her>>57283755"You there" is an amazing nickname for a grunt. Welcome new friend
>>57284490>very obviously based on the character sheets from Vampire: The MasqueradeI can't believe I missed that. It's so obvious now that you said it but at the time I was doing Merumo's I wasn't thinking of any specific RPG. I interpreted it as zero: not at all1 point: just a little bit2 points: just below average, not a big deal3: average4: the character places a lot of importance on this trait5: almost abnormal level of interest/skill/training>>57282687And another masterpiece! I love seeing your art again!>>57285449>not her bloodG-good to know...
>>57285085Then I guess it does fit, Luke foes stretch himself thin often. His sense of duty and borderline hero-complex often tears him from things that matter to him. One thing his loved ones tell him often is that he should rest or he'll have an early grave
>>57285483This is how I meant it for Luke which is why so many things feel like they're so high
>>57285449>Blood is not hersI’m glad but also concerned>>57282490I’m not insecure enough to care. Everyone makes mistakes>>57282677>get ready for pokemon mystery dungeon: buneary rescue team! and i'll try not to disappoint with the finished drawingOoooh?!!!!?>>57282687Absolutely stunning Emboar fit n thanks>>57282708Knew it >:)>>57283755First a team Skull grunt and now a Galactic one? Is there anymore grunts running around in this thread?
>>57285449>I originally wanted to draw Cece in Jeanne's pose and draw the two of them in formal wear togetherHeh, that would be awesome. Let's save that idea for another time, Jeanne has no shortage of flashy poses worth copying. Maybe Cece can ride a motorcycle at one point? >>57285483>It's so obvious now that you said itThe Mal(amar)kavian quip didn't help? I don't really ever expect anyone to follow the mercurial word salad I'm saying most of the time, I just chalked it up to interests not overlapping. >>57285494>One thing his loved ones tell him often is that he should rest or he'll have an early graveIgnore the naysayers, Luke. We're built different. >>57285999She's a nurse, she's going to be around blood. Especially when she's out causing nosebleeds.
>>57265289>TQ: If your OC could direct a movie without budget constraints, what would it be like?>LukeA nature documentary/PSA/History Channel special about the beauty and wonder of the Grand Underground, how to safely excavate gems and shards and other rocks without increasing the possibility of a cave in, and a half hour section of just him talking about not trusting energy companies anymore because of Team Galactic. runtime of about two and half hours>MidgeShe would want to direct an art film about bugs that shows how cool and smart and cute and tough and beautiful they are by following a group of bugs that best resemble those contest stats and just filming them. She'd figure the bugs themselves would tell her story for her. A very "look at this, now that you've seen it, you understand" type thing. Lasts about 45 minutesSylvie: Specifically her and her friends and their magical girl adventures, Found footage and hard to follow at times, ends with her and her friends being sent back in time for real. Public opinion thinks the time portal was a lame and obviously fake effect and that the director hasn't been seen since because the movie went straight to DVD. She would have no idea the movie was published.>TT: (I swear I'm gonna start drawing again, until then:) Draw your OC in formal wearI believe I've answered this for Luke with him just wearing his ranger stuff because "eh, work is pretty formal, I gotta say my yes ma'ams and no ma'ams. 'sides, if it's good enough to earn a paycheck in it's good enough for a date."Midge: Midge has a rose colored pantsuit and tie with a green undershirt. She could also wear any of the bug themed dresses she loves so much.Sylvie: Depends on when time period she's in, Medieval Unova would see her in elegant ball gowns that look like the night sky. In modern Unova she'd still probably wear something like that or just parade around in her Magical Girl uniform because "subtlety is fake and I'm gorgeous."
>>57286083>Ignore the naysayers, Luke. We're built different.I keep tellin' 'em>>57285449Love a woman who is generously aggressive
>>57282490Etto... nani?Don't push yourself too hard, and use rest a lot, some peeps out there say that 26 minutes is the perfect nap time.Also, you know full well that I couldn't turn my ramblings into a story to save my life.But also, are you feeling any better? I feel I lack full context for a proper diagnose, and I'm also not a doctor, but seems like some unwind is in order.>>57282677>SpanishWell, my own spanish isn't any good really, but I could understand it, so that's a win in my book.>Battle ShounenWhat Battle Shounen? DanDaDan is clearly a romance series.Jokes aside, as the biggest /u/fag here, me liking Momo and Okarun as much as I do is quite meaningful.>>57282735Because he has 0 points in "Creativity", and green is not a creative color.>>57283973I see, so we were having different interpretations of the "Priorities" tab.>>57285449"Oh my god! Is that blood?!""Don't worry, it's not mine!"
>>57265289I'm trying to avoid long-winded discussions to focus on Black Blaze, but honestly, I lose most of my motivation on the weekends, so I may as well share some small details with you guys.I'm still thinking about how to characterize this guy. The working name is Kris, which I'm open to suggestions for the last name. The idea behind his character is that, apart from being a chuuni, he is a satirization of 2000s nu-metal/"mall goth" subculture. I don't know when this story will take place, it could be that it takes place at the peak of this subculture before/during the start of Alex’s story or it could take place in the present day which would add a humorous touch because this kind of kid went nearly extinct once the 10s rolled around (they’re making a small comeback on the internet). If he gets used back then, he might be the one who introduces Alex to gateway stuff before he makes his way to the actually heavy stuff on his own. However, this presents an issue because then he might actually be able to have a social support group, which gets in the way of his plot.As I mentioned before, this guy eventually gives up his identity and becomes normal. While his life isn't torture, the things that go on throughout the storyline do eventually manage to finally break him. I'm not going to reveal what starts the conflict of his story because I have a "pilot episode" coming up and depending on the critical reception I will either keep him or scrap him. The working name is "Super Senior" in reference to him being 19 but still in high school. >>57282677I don't have any experience but unless you're hanging around people with multiple ear piercings then it probably is just bad luck. Infected earlobes aren't unheard of but they're pretty uncommon if your piercer knows what they are doing, other areas might be more susceptible. Somehow I felt like Alto would have multiple earrings but actually only Golden Boy does. I was surprised to learn that.
>>57287150>feeling any betterI'm still not home yet but yes; the sun actually came out thanks to the king, and the weather will be warm enough later this week for cycling season to start early. We are so back. >green is not a creative color.Heh.
>>57287150>green is not a creative colorFuck
>>57287177The whole shtick of this character is that he claims to be extreme and cool but can't actually listen to anything extreme unlike Alex, who, ironically enough, barely considers music a part of his identity despite the gigantic collection of artists he has. Pretty much pic related. I don't know if he actually will be a band kid or just someone who really likes nu-metal and gets told off for it in addition to the other things that happen to his life.I'm still trying to figure out how to style this guy's wardrobe. Keeping the purple motif, I thought up that either underneath his cloak or as a separate outfit is a purple jacket with a black band shirt (my go-to was Mushroomhead) that's just short enough to show off a little bit of his waist like ORAS Ethan's rockstar outfit, black ripped jeans and I'm not sure what else. Earrings are a must but I'm still thinking about how they'll look like and if he'll have multiple sets. Archive is not working right now but I know that supposedly Phos's outfit combined aspects of grunge and punk and since nu-metal is an amalgamation of pretty much all "heavy music" (fucking hate that term) I might look into those as well. Suggestions for fashion and Pokemon are welcome. This is in a small town setting, like Accumula Town or Flocessy Town, so there may also be a subplot around some bastard terrorizing the town Ken McElroy style. Who's Ken McElroy, you ask?>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOIxciAH8SkI do not know how much this kid will actually be involved in this side plot. Maybe the other characters (which I'll introduce in the pilot episode) will be more involved with that. After all, it might get boring without a side plot.I might whiten his skin. The current explanation for him being tan is that he's Alolan and just moved at an early age but I might just make him Unovan and whiten his skin so he looks more attractive. Also because Unova is probably the only region that I care to research for an OC.
>>57287177>I'm still thinking about how to characterize this guyConsidering that he is the example of 2000s edge, you can make him trying to live up to his persona, and maybe relate to Alex, but after the main events literally beat his ass, his mind go "maybe I don't want a life where I suffer paranoia and power trips 24/7, I just wanted to look cool", and he goes to become a normie into goth/dark fashion. So, edgy with self awareness.That could be one way to do it.
>>57287285>Static-X is Industrial MetalWait what? I thought they were Power Metal. I felt charged when The Only came up in NSF1, and I always reloaded my checkpoint in True Crime:LA until I got that song versus the final boss.
>>57287294I'm mostly struggling with "how much do I want to break this guy". The current plan is that he just straight up abandons his identity to assimilate in the current world and gets a job at a gas station after he barely graduates from high school. The message here is that sometimes life just breaks you. It's a more pessimistic outlook on the typical Pokemon setting, closer to reality where you just simply can't get back up every time life kicks you down, because even in a utopian society, dreams can still fade away. Another option, which is closer to what you said, is just self-awareness and maturity, which offers a still negative but less dismal message: sometimes you need to be broken down before you mature. As >>57287285 said these kinds of people either grow into proper metalheads or stop liking metal altogether and both are viable options, but I just need to think about how much I like this guy (and how much other people like him) before I decide what happens to him, or if his story even gets written at all. Truthfully I'd like to offer up the first message but I can't predict how much this dude ends up growing on me, especially given that I really like his design.
>>57287337I assume this is going to be a joke but I'm going to explain just so people don't get confusedPower metal takes elements from mostly traditional heavy metal (Black Sabbath) and speed metal (Motorhead) and sometimes has some elements of thrash metal (Metallica), combines it with operatic vocals and valiant themes to give a rousing feeling, this is where the "power" comes from. I actually do not know very much about power metal because I basically don't listen to it, but the most famous bands are Manowar, Rhapsody, and in recent years, Sabaton (this is probably the one that you've heard of)>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=083Iwh0PMyEIndustrial metal is the fusion of industrial electronics (this is important, because not any metal with electronics is "industrial metal" with various subgenres of metal (mostly thrash and groove, but the subsubgenres of industrial death metal and industrial black metal have also appeared), often featuring sampling and mechanical sounds/production in the vein of early industrial music like Throbbing Gristle. The most notable acts include: 90s-onward Ministry, Godflesh, Pitchshifter, White Zombie, Nailbomb, and my personal favorites Strapping Young Lad and Fear Factory, with notable obscure bands being Red Harvest and Misery Loves Co, and the bands Prong, Kreator, and Obliveon all temporarily became industrial metal in the 90s.Static-X isn't even necessarily bad but it's not real industrial metal, it's a more diluted and accessible version of it just as nu-metal and its various subgenres are diluted and accessible versions of metal and its various subgenres, but that's a whole different beast (the short answer is that it comes down to the composition of the riffs)Hopefully this clears some stuff up. I also know that people mistake Mastodon for being nu-metal because one of their songs was on NFSMW (it's progressive metal, absolutely not nu-metal)
>>57287404I mean, you can have a downer ending. The only way to do it right is giving him respect at the end.Yeah, you ended up in a gas station, but the place is nice, you have a good radio station to play tunes in there, and is the Pokémon World: You can still afford housing with a wagie budget.He is not great, but he is doing ok, and that's alright.
>>57287434Hmmm.... I feel I'm going to need a guide on Metal, because if it sounds loud and "dark" or "dry", is "metal" for me. I never tried to categorized them beyond the "energy" they give to me.In fact, when I read "Static-X isn't Industrial", my first question was "wait, it wasn't rock?", but then I remembered this was the old days when you put cool metal tunes in NSF before they stuck with crappy modern "rap" music.That's why I always picked Muscle Cars in any NSF game. I want to drive a cool car with cool rock/metal songs behind me. I want to enjoy the cheese!
>>57287177>>57287285This OC came about as a result of three factors, the first being that I wanted to make a less serious edgelord character, I wanted to pay homage to the exceptionally cringy but still ultimately endearing era of 2000s nu-metal, and given that I already have someone who gives exceptionally rare accurate representation of extreme metal, I figured that I may as well lean into the "accessible" type of edgelord that already exists in the Pokemon universe like Gladion and Hugh which are stereotyped as listening to that kind of music. Which brings me to my next point.>>57260094Hasumi, I like you a lot, but I think you and others should probably learn to differentiate between safe edgy and real edgy music because you posted something that's all clean vocals. Since the subject of power metal came up, you'll probably like Galneryus, they're a Japanese power metal band (and Bibi, also check out that band, in addition to ICDD and Denkare). I think people really tend to exaggerate how much edginess is actually in average music.>Fake/Safe Edgy>Lyrical themes include toughness, thugishness, angst, social rejection, crime, mainstream politics, depression, brawls, society, breakups, sex, insincere Satanism and misanthropy, safe depictions of war, death, murder, nihilism, pessimism and horror, safe concept albums, and hating the music industry>Actually Edgy>Lyrical themes include torture, rape, suicide, self-harm, blasphemy, paganism, in-depth explorations of Satanism and occultism, political extremism, terrorism, well-developed philosophy, actually scary horror, abstract concepts, dark concept albums, the apocalypse, and morbid depictions of war, murder, death, and mental illnessNo examples given because of limit>>57287508>if it sounds loud and "dark" or "dry", is "metal" for me.That's kind of what I expect from most people. I just share what I know when I'm asked. I'm not here to really change minds because I know that this is only my own interest.
>>57287508And actually, now that I think about it, that kind of attitude is also what that OC is aiming to satirize. I did not expect this conversation to get carried so far so I'll only post examples for >>57287561 if asked. Not just metal examples btw.Anyways, do you guys think that Alex would be the type of person to use his penthouse's sound system to play quieter music as ambience whenever he's not singing (read control human delete)? Stuff like trip hop or dark ambient.>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fsq7jBobNM
>>57287608Some examples would be nice. It would help past the time.Also, I can imagine sipping tea while industrial or experimental ambience songs plays, watch the cameras, and chuckle seeing his house employees being nervous or anxious.
>>57287561>>57287644https://pastebin.com/LYMH3EuTField too long. Might be updated tomorrow. I am also going to be using this new Pastebin account going forward. Also what are your guys thoughts on this alternate depiction that I made?
>>57287950>Behold: Steampunk AlexNah, just teasing. Looks alright, I like the hat. Also, I'll give that list a listen later. I'm a bit busy now, but I'll have free time in a few hours.
>>57287982I'll be updating that list regularly. I don't expect anyone here to go through it back to back, and that's okay. I'll be paving over that one when (if) I get to my ten free pastes on that account. I guess it could be a music resource for people to cultivate the tastes of themselves and their OCs.
>>57286083>She's a nurse, she's going to be around blood. Especially when she's out causing nosebleeds.True
>>57288646I see she is too prude. That's just a bit of midriff.A well sculptured six pack midriff from a tomboy nurse, but that's besides the point.
>>57286083>Maybe Cece can ride a motorcycle at one point?I'm imagining a cute scene where Cece shows off her new ride to Ivy only for it to, moments later, get destroyed/blow up because karma>>57286572>Love a woman who is generously aggressiveShe'll break your arm then put it in a cast for you before sending you on your way with a lollipop and a kiss on your booboo>>57287285>Suggestions for fashion and Pokemon are welcome.I agree that some sort of band shirt too would be in order. If you're looking to base him off of 2000's nu-metal/mall goth subculture, why not look to there for references? As for team suggestions, it might be a bit on the nose but maybe Kris has steel types cuz nu-metal (i was thinking aron line) or maybe he has some dark types in an attempt to be edgy?>>57287950Didn't take Alex to be the top hat type, but I'm really digging those gloves>>57288646I'm always so in awe and truly honored seeing you draw Ivy. I originally imagined Ivy's cameo would just be seeing her in the background for a panel, so imagine my surprise seeing you do her more justice than I ever could. Thank you so much! Poor Roseeta though :( The facial expressions in this one are so priceless. I love Shinx's little face in the second panel too, it feels like her team is used to this kind of thing happening.
