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[barkingM1]

soignee wrote...

painting update, not sure to add a fan as it's a lot of clutter and distracrs from the cards and Missa's face:
http://pics.livejour...oe/pic/000849bt

Nearly there, really! just mucking about with it now

Geez, I love this, soignee.   Ace of Swords upright - sword of change, new beginning & victory, success out of adversity.  Perfect choice.   Probably right about the fan, unfortunately.

@Mischievous:  now I have "Tiny Bubbles" running through my head, lol.

@Aro:  Your userpics are a great read all in themselves - love em. 

edit: hee- page top. nyahnyah, already had a pic in the post!

Modifié par barkingM1, 12 mai 2010 - 05:04 .

[barkingM1]

soignee, a second thought about the fan - if she holds it so it's up behind her head, it would follow the line of the card to frame her within an 'X' of lighter colors- if you know what I mean. So you'd have Zevran's face, follow the line of his arm to the lower right, then the light card on the lower left to go up to a point behind her face.



On the other hand, the fading into shadow is a cool look too. : )

[soignee]

http://pics.livejour...oe/pic/00083xch

I painted the fan first here and then realised feh too much clutter before I worked on the deck. it seems to be too much of stuff being held, unless Zevran holds the card? IDK...

The top card in the deck was meant to be lovers, but it was too distracting detail so I loosened it a little.

[Minaleth]

 

soignee wrote...
painting update, not sure to add a fan as it's a lot of clutter and distracrs from the cards and Missa's face:
Nearly there, really! just mucking about with it now

Gorgeous! The cards really add a different focus, maybe the fan is too much. It gets better and better.

barkingM1 wrote...
soignee, a second thought about the fan - if she holds it so it's up behind her head, it would follow the line of the card to frame her within an 'X' of lighter colors- if you know what I mean. So you'd have Zevran's face, follow the line of his arm to the lower right, then the light card on the lower left to go up to a point behind her face.  
On the other hand, the fading into shadow is a cool look too. : )

...but maybe this is good idea, very smart Decisions...

Mscheveous wrote...
Good Mornin Zevsters....
Here is my contribution! Perty Bubbles...

 :wizard: omg awesome! There is lot of bubbles today in our minds :3

Sannox wrote...
@ Minaleth, Cabaret is one of my favourite films! I took my son to see the stage show a while back and now it's one of his favourites too. I love your banner.  

You must be my lost (not very much evil) twin or something, it's my favorite film too, alas I've never seen the stage show. Liza Minnelli so beautiful in the movie and fantastic actress, I can watch it over and over and never get bored.<3<3

[Minaleth]

soignee wrote...

http://pics.livejour...oe/pic/00083xch
I painted the fan first here and then realised feh too much clutter before I worked on the deck. it seems to be too much of stuff being held, unless Zevran holds the card? IDK...
The top card in the deck was meant to be lovers, but it was too distracting detail so I loosened it a little.

I think the fan looks great, it fits. But it really is a distraction. And you are right it's a bit weird if she holds things in both hands...*shrug*

[Minaleth]

Linking fanart by Marinelli

Modifié par Minaleth, 12 mai 2010 - 06:32 .

[soignee]

I do like her, she's all about the hot dwarf ladies too. Also there's fandom HIVE MIND about tattoos, lols

[Minaleth]

I think hive mind works in fandom for many things.

How she draws Zevran is not exactly my cup of tea, but it's ok ... and there are dwarfs! Indeed, it's all about hot dwarf ladies

[barkingM1]

Minaleth wrote...

soignee wrote...

http://pics.livejour...oe/pic/00083xch
I painted the fan first here and then realised feh too much clutter before I worked on the deck. it seems to be too much of stuff being held, unless Zevran holds the card? IDK...
The top card in the deck was meant to be lovers, but it was too distracting detail so I loosened it a little.

I think the fan looks great, it fits. But it really is a distraction. And you are right it's a bit weird if she holds things in both hands...*shrug*

Yah, good point.  Also, the position of her hand at her face is so graceful it would be a shame to detract from that.

And holy crap that's a beautiful pic, Mina. 

[wishes she could draw .. . ]

[soignee]

Minaleth wrote...

I think hive mind works in fandom for many things.
How she draws Zevran is not exactly my cup of tea, but it's ok ... and there are dwarfs! Indeed, it's all about hot dwarf ladies

I'll agree her Zev seems a little off. I prefer him a little less smooth looking, but WOO BROSCA/ZEVRAN

[Herr Uhl]

Minaleth wrote...

I think hive mind works in fandom for many things.
How she draws Zevran is not exactly my cup of tea, but it's ok ... and there are dwarfs! Indeed, it's all about hot dwarf ladies

More have to realize this simple fact.

[barkingM1]

soignee wrote...

Minaleth wrote...

I think hive mind works in fandom for many things.
How she draws Zevran is not exactly my cup of tea, but it's ok ... and there are dwarfs! Indeed, it's all about hot dwarf ladies

I'll agree her Zev seems a little off. I prefer him a little less smooth looking, but WOO BROSCA/ZEVRAN

I zeroed in on the tats & the scars and the composition as much as anything else - that's one sexy back.   ; )

[Sresla]

I died a little inside today when I read the new Gamespot preview of the Darkspawn Chronicles DLC.

In the Alienage, the city's elven slums, we led the charge to "crush the
spirit of the elves" by torching the tree at its centre. The tree
succumbed to an emissary's fireball, as did the elven rogue Zevran
shortly after. It's a shame most former party characters expire
unceremoniously, with nary a cutscene to mark their passing, especially
given that Bartel says BioWare intended to "tug the heartstrings" by
making you slaughter your former allies and love interests.

I don't think I need a cutscene for it to affect me. At least there wasn't a video to go along with that. I was (surpsingly - or not) hoping Zevran wasn't going to be included in the DLC. Maybe the Alienage can be avoided? I would be interested to read the codex entries regarding Alistair's choices (of course, I'm thinking, "They'll explain why he recruited Zevran" which is a pipe dream, I'm postitive. I bet he sides with Harrowmont, Caradin, The Templars and the Dalish).

Worst part about it, is that even though I don't want to support the 'Zevran dies' DLC, I'll probably buy it - a purchase motivated by curiousity, consumerism or maybe it's just that I wouldn't mind seeing Wynne explode in a setting where it would be acceptable to kill her (if only Velanna were there too...). But if the Alienage can be bypassed, it will be. I wonder if it'd be possible to get out of there without killing him or if he's a trigger to allow access to the next area.

Modifié par Sresla, 12 mai 2010 - 07:55 .

[jenovan]

Sresla wrote...

I died a little inside today when I read the new Gamespot preview of the Darkspawn Chronicles DLC.

In the Alienage, the city's elven slums, we led the charge to "crush the spirit of the elves" by torching the tree at its centre. The tree succumbed to an emissary's fireball, as did the elven rogue Zevran shortly after. It's a shame most former party characters expire unceremoniously, with nary a cutscene to mark their passing, especially given that Bartel says BioWare intended to "tug the heartstrings" by making you slaughter your former allies and love interests.

... Here, let me have Zack express my feelings on this scenario:
http://l-userpic.liv...3771771/5750331

I don't think I need a cutscene for it to affect me. At least there wasn't a video to go along with that. I was (surprisingly - or not) hoping Zevran wasn't going to be included in the DLC. Maybe the Alienage can be avoided? I would be interested to read the codex entries regarding Alistair's choices (of course, I'm thinking, "They'll explain why he recruited Zevran" which is a pipe dream, I'm postitive. I bet he sides with Harrowmont, Caradin, The Templars and the Dalish).

Worst part about it, is that even though I don't want to support the 'Zevran dies' DLC, I'll probably buy it - a purchase motivated by curiousity, consumerism or maybe it's just that I wouldn't mind seeing Wynne explode in a setting where it would be acceptable to kill her (if only Velanna were there too...). But if the Alienage can be bypassed, it will be. I wonder if it'd be possible to get out of there without killing him or if he's a trigger to allow access to the next area.

My first guess would be that the companions are area bosses... (and therefore unavoidable) but who knows.  (Can you actually *not* kill the generals in Denerim in Origins? I never tried not doing so...)

I think whether or not we get any details on the PC-less story depends on how much focus was really put on "tugging heartstrings", vs. just giving an outlet for running amok as the darkspawn.   I'd love to know how the alliance got built, yes, and how the companions get along without the PC to make nice (or not) with everyone.

(Zevran defending the Alienage, though? D'aww.    Of moments such as these, a hundred angstfics were born...)

[Sarah1281]

(Zevran defending the Alienage, though? D'aww. Of moments such as these, a hundred angstfics were born...

So maybe something good will come out of the new DLC after all.

[Herr Uhl]

Sarah1281 wrote...

(Zevran defending the Alienage, though? D'aww. Of moments such as these, a hundred angstfics were born...

So maybe something good will come out of the new DLC after all.

What area was he supposed to defend otherwise? The Pearl?

[Sarah1281]

Herr Uhl wrote...

Sarah1281 wrote...

(Zevran defending the Alienage, though? D'aww. Of moments such as these, a hundred angstfics were born...

So maybe something good will come out of the new DLC after all.

What area was he supposed to defend otherwise? The Pearl?

Isabella's got that covered.

[Mscheveous]

Sresla wrote...

I died a little inside today when I read the new Gamespot preview of the Darkspawn Chronicles DLC.

In the Alienage, the city's elven slums, we led the charge to "crush the
spirit of the elves" by torching the tree at its centre. The tree
succumbed to an emissary's fireball, as did the elven rogue Zevran
shortly after. It's a shame most former party characters expire
unceremoniously, with nary a cutscene to mark their passing, especially
given that Bartel says BioWare intended to "tug the heartstrings" by
making you slaughter your former allies and love interests.

I don't think I need a cutscene for it to affect me. At least there wasn't a video to go along with that. I was (surpsingly - or not) hoping Zevran wasn't going to be included in the DLC. Maybe the Alienage can be avoided? I would be interested to read the codex entries regarding Alistair's choices (of course, I'm thinking, "They'll explain why he recruited Zevran" which is a pipe dream, I'm postitive. I bet he sides with Harrowmont, Caradin, The Templars and the Dalish).

Worst part about it, is that even though I don't want to support the 'Zevran dies' DLC, I'll probably buy it - a purchase motivated by curiousity, consumerism or maybe it's just that I wouldn't mind seeing Wynne explode in a setting where it would be acceptable to kill her (if only Velanna were there too...). But if the Alienage can be bypassed, it will be. I wonder if it'd be possible to get out of there without killing him or if he's a trigger to allow access to the next area.

Eh, I wont be buying it..So I dont have to see my sweet sweet Zevie croak. *LeSigh* though I would love to slap around Morrigan...

Rant On...

Im putting my foot down with BIO until they give us a damn Romance DLC at the very least. How about the ability to Romance in Awakenings, how about the old group IN Awakenings..that would be nice. There seems to be a TON of people begging for it, moreso then asking to play Darkspawn..at least that I've noticed. I got my hopes up a little when I saw that they commissioned Corrine for some Leliana VO for a DLC, but I guess with the release of the Darkspawn Chronicals we found out why...so that made me a sad panda and Im pouting. *hrmpft*

Rant Off....

Ok, I feel better...NOT!

[Sresla]

jenovan wrote...

I think whether or not we get any details on the PC-less story depends on how much focus was really put on "tugging heartstrings", vs. just giving an outlet for running amok as the darkspawn.   I'd love to know how the alliance got built, yes, and how the companions get along without the PC to make nice (or not) with everyone.

That was in the interview too.

In fact, the Darkspawn Chronicles' alternative canon is all determined,
according to Bartel, by "the choices a tormented Alistair would have
made in your absence." Much of this alternative history, but for a
devastating final cutscene, is left for the game's codex entries to
relate.

Which is why I'm at least curious about it. What I wouldn't give for the developers to go crazy and have them mention Zevran convinced Alistair to 'hop borders'. Hillarity in the making.

And to my recollection (it's been ages since I actually did the final siege), Riordan tells you that you can skip the areas with the generals - it's up to you to decide if you want to kill them or not (they make the final battle tougher because they show up there? Who knows, I always went and killed them.) So it might be possible for you to skip the area, but if they want to "tug at the heartstrings" - probably not...

[Mscheveous]

If you don't kill the Generals they show up during the Archdemon fight, I am not sure if its triggered at any health percent or anything but I know I ran through and didnt kill them, and noticed as I was running to the next platform one was killing all my mages.

[jenovan]

Sresla wrote...

In fact, the Darkspawn Chronicles' alternative canon is all determined, according to Bartel, by "the choices a tormented Alistair would have made in your absence." Much of this alternative history, but for a devastating final cutscene, is left for the game's codex entries to relate.

Which is why I'm at least curious about it. What I wouldn't give for the developers to go crazy and have them mention Zevran convinced Alistair to 'hop borders'. Hillarity in the making.

And to my recollection (it's been ages since I actually did the final siege), Riordan tells you that you can skip the areas with the generals - it's up to you to decide if you want to kill them or not (they make the final battle tougher because they show up there? Who knows, I always went and killed them.) So it might be possible for you to skip the area, but if they want to "tug at the heartstrings" - probably not...

A-ha.  (Things will be better once I get home and can read said interview... surprise, GameSpot's blocked! )  Hmmm... actually, now I'm wondering how these codex entries would mesh with your own codex -- I think they'd better be pretty clearly marked as AU!

Re: Alistair hopping borders... LOL.  I was wondering what would compell Zevran to stay after Taliesen was killed, assuming that happens... maybe he stays for Alistair.   . . . . . 

Well, if (most of) the companions don't get special cutscenes for their deaths, sounds like there's nothing stopping them from having an epic final battle all together against the darkspawn, I guess, like in the situation below.

Mscheveous wrote...

If you don't kill the Generals they show up during the Archdemon fight, I am not sure if its triggered at any health percent or anything but I know I ran through and didnt kill them, and noticed as I was running to the next platform one was killing all my mages.

Oooh, good to know, thanks! 

Modifié par jenovan, 12 mai 2010 - 09:22 .

[soignee]

Zevran in the Alienage is interesting, considering his thoughts on them...
*eta* I can see though if a city is undersiege, that's where he'd be though.

Modifié par soignee, 12 mai 2010 - 09:34 .

[Tellervo]

I'm sure Zev and Lels hook up in the AU. They wouldn't do anything too awesome in this DLC. And as long as it's the modded Leliana a lot of people use, I wouldn't be too pissed.



Still not buying this POS. Someone can give me a summary, or those codex entries will go up on DAwiki soon enough.

[Sarah1281]

Tellervo wrote...

I'm sure Zev and Lels hook up in the AU. They wouldn't do anything too awesome in this DLC. And as long as it's the modded Leliana a lot of people use, I wouldn't be too pissed.

I just cannot see them together at all...Actually, I'm not really sure I could see any of the companions hooking up...

[Tellervo]

Sarah1281 wrote...

Tellervo wrote...

I'm sure Zev and Lels hook up in the AU. They wouldn't do anything too awesome in this DLC. And as long as it's the modded Leliana a lot of people use, I wouldn't be too pissed.

I just cannot see them together at all...Actually, I'm not really sure I could see any of the companions hooking up...

I didn't say it made sense.  There just seems to be a consensus that he wouldn't stay unless he had someone to stay for (because he doesn't in the actual game).  The (il)logical choice for this frass-storm?  The other rogue.