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[OldMan91]

If it's any consolation, check this video I made (shameless self-promotion) on a certain conversation path I went for with my Cousland. You can hear just how adorable Leliana is when she laughs.

Modifié par OldMan91, 31 mars 2010 - 08:00 .

[DalishRanger]

Heh, I know that conversation by heart. I usually have it while in the forest for the Dalish quests, though. For non-camp required conversations, I try to have them outside of camp whenever possible, just for a change of pace... And so Dog doesn't keep barking the background, heh. I love the pooch, but I need to get that mod that silences him in camp.

Also, I'm working on the first image for the current Legam short story. I'll be posting it here as well as the Laurel Leaves topic when it's complete. Currently away from home though, so I won't be able to finish it for a few hours.

[PickledGear]

Hey conversation that not too many people see (because its in the "I want to call it quits with you") is when you tell her nicely you want to stop the relationship because your uncertain about the future. But she basically can convince you that you and her to live the relationship to its fullest. Then the final thing she says almost sounds like shes about to cry also, I'll post the video up soon when youtube gets its **** together.

[Taiyama]

DalishRanger wrote...

Found a funny (non-spoiler) screencap in my Awakening folder I thought you folks might enjoy:


I LOVE it for several reasons:
1. You can really see how green Legam's eyes are there.
2. Speaking of eyes, I don't think I've EVER seen his that wide. They're usually kinda squinted.
3. Leliana's right - he *does* have pretty eyelashes! *Snort*
4. His nose looks especially adorkable/amusing.
5. I didn't realize until this that there was an angle that could actually make his ears look small.

Also, I am currently writing the early age/magic discovery short story. I might break it into two parts; we'll see how it goes. Currently have about a page and a quarter written. Somewhat steady flow, but not completely "in the zone," as it were.

Ahaha, when Taiyama got to that scene, I thought the same as number 3: "Hey, Taiyama DOES have pretty eyelashes!" It's particularly funny because I was contemplating giving him pretty, Kamina-style eyelashes just because I would find it funny if Leliana's comment was actually true.

[DalishRanger]

@Taiyama: EL. OH. EL. =D
Finished the first short story image. I'm not going to be shading these (maybe in the future, though) so I can focus on writing and getting more art done. Saves me a lot of time if I don't shade. I might go back when they're all done and shade them, though. After I make sure the damn files are freaking BACKED UP. <_<


Little Legam and the elven merchant Palwen.

Modifié par DalishRanger, 01 avril 2010 - 01:53 .

[PickledGear]

Here we are, I had to upload it myself and quality will get better soon,

Shes very persuasive

[DalishRanger]

Great clip, but I personally hate that head mod for Leliana. It looks... Out of proportion for the rest of her body. Gah. XP

Great voice acting on Corinne's part, though.

[PickledGear]

Eh I don't even like the armor they have for female characters in the game, I wish they did have her armor she had in Sacred Ashes Mod.

[DalishRanger]

There are certain armors I like, but armor's different from changing heads. The only head I modified in game at all was Sten's, and that was just so he had the goatee. He looked the same otherwise. I've never liked any of the Leliana head mods I've seen. I think she looks fine in game as she is.

You do know there's a Sacred Ashes/concept art armor mod for Leliana, right? (Image on the main mod page isn't the newest version; see the images tab for more up-to-date stuff). It's still a WIP, but it's coming along well, and it is downloadable now if you don't want to wait for the tweaks (like shoulder pads, I'm hoping.)

[PickledGear]

Exactly what I'm waiting for but the samurai type pauldrons are what I'm really waiting for that, Also kinda hope in the future some modder edits some of the armors to fit around the natural bodies models. Somewhat like alot of mods for Oblivion do. The flat stomach on the vanilla armor is a bit weird. A woman with all the activity she does would definitely have a 6 pack thats for sure.

Modifié par SPARTAN 089-Gary, 01 avril 2010 - 04:57 .

[DalishRanger]

Not necessary. You can be in fantastic shape and not build abs. You actually have to do specific exercises like crunches to build any sort of "pack"; being a highly trained bard wouldn't include that on its own. Unless Leliana wanted a six pack, she likely wouldn't have one.

[PickledGear]

Marjolaine probably suggested/hinted it to her when they trained, knowing it some sign of muscles in the abdomen would seduce men even more, When she was a bard she probably used clothing to make her more busty and make up to let certain parts of her face show more pertaining to the man she was contracted to kill.



Such as "Viscount Funor is said to be attracted to women who have alot of make up or have a bust" Leliana said she would alter things about her to seduce that man, whether it be her character or looks to get the victim.



Also with the warden (Cogdale, Legam, etc...) although not really ingame but it seems the other members of the group talk alot at camp to each other. She could ask Alistair or any group member that The warden seems to be good ol chums with and ask what he/she prefers and uses her bard skills(charm) to further seduce the warden. Basically what my "Bard's Charm" drawing was all about. The drawing is actually a scene in my fan fiction way after Marjolaine incident and Leliana asks the others what Cogdale likes.

[DalishRanger]

EDIT: Missed Spartan's post, so:

Generally in traditional Western views, women with very defined muscles aren't considered as appealing as those who are more voluptuous (or, it used to be; unhealthy skinniness seems to be popular for women right now, which frustrates me).

Of course, in the end it comes down to personal taste, but as far as six/four/etc packs go, they are more about form over function. They have no actual value to fitness; they only are defined muscle. I can't see any practical purpose for Leliana to have them, especially if Orlesian tastes are as Rococo as they seem to be. If anything, it would probably be encouraged for Leliana's muscles NOT to be as obvious, so she could seduce men better.

Of course, you can make Leliana whatever you please in your fiction/art. For me, Leliana does not have defined abdominal muscles, as they make no practical sense that I can see. Also, honestly... I don't find them attractive at all. On men or women.

Interesting theory/concept with Leliana talking to others at the camp about what the Warden likes. I can see her doing that. Legam (and myself in this case) would prefer her to just be herself, however. Even if that means she needs to further discover who she is. Much healthier for her mental health in the long run, rather than just sticking to the bard mentality of becoming a chameleon. But that's my two coppers.

Second illustration for the first part of Denerim Days is finished:

Modifié par DalishRanger, 01 avril 2010 - 06:51 .

[DalishRanger]

Slow day here, eh? If you haven't checked it out already, I added the second part of Denerim Days.

I've also just finished the image for it:

[DalishRanger]

Okay, it's not Dragon Age fan art, but it is Mass Effect 2 related, so it's still Bioware. That counts, right? And I'm totally not just posting this to bump this topic back to the front page, nope.

I actually drew this months ago and keep forgetting to post it. Glad I remembered I had it on the Bioware Fangirls LJ community, because it was another work I lost in the crash. Now it's recovered, whoo!

Click to enlarge:



As you can see, I'm a bit of an oddball compared to most of the fan art drawing ME fandom in general:

• I play/draw male!Shep over fem!Shep.
• I don't use (and don't really like) Shemploo.
• I romanced/like Ashley.
• I stayed with Ashley in ME2, even after Horizon.

My brand of fan seems to be an endangered species in the fanbase these days, it seems.

Okay, back to trying not to be distracted by the site and writing more Laurel Leaves. I think I'll take a break from the short stories after I finish the last part of Denerim Days. I have some fan art ideas I want to explore that are unrelated to it.

[Sisimka]

Hasani looks suspiciously like Legam...

[DalishRanger]

I'll admit do have a bias towards darker haired/skinned men when I create game characters, but I sure hope he doesn't look just like Legam, considering I based Hasani off of mostly Middle Eastern and northwestern African looks.

Here's some comparison for posterity:






I can see certain similarities, but they look more different than the same to me. But then again, I seem to pay more attention to facial details than most folks. *Shrugs*

Modifié par DalishRanger, 04 avril 2010 - 09:21 .

[Sisimka]

There are distinct differences. But the green eyes, the dark skin, the EYEBROWS, the facial hair? Hehe, they are long lost brothers, right?

[PickledGear]

Sunuva gun you have the same color scheme for armor as me
Thane vid

For some reason that video of mine is getting alot of thane fan attention lol.

Modifié par SPARTAN 089-Gary, 04 avril 2010 - 09:22 .

[DalishRanger]

You know what's funny? I don't really use green eyes often in character design, so I'm not sure how they both ended up with them. The eyebrows and facial hair, however, should not surprise anybody who knows me. I rarely create men with no facial hair at all. I love the face fur. :3



Uh... That screencap's from ME1, Spartan. It's the default N7 armor, because I haven't played ME on this computer beyond remaking Hasani to screencap him in the intro.

[PickledGear]

psst... your ME2 Meme

[Sisimka]

DalishRanger wrote...

You know what's funny? I don't really use green eyes often in character design, so I'm not sure how they both ended up with them. The eyebrows and facial hair, however, should not surprise anybody who knows me. I rarely create men with no facial hair at all. I love the face fur. :3

I chose green eyes for the first three toons I made in DA because the green was so vivid and I became addicted to it.  Then I made Aedan (and the rest is history?).

Face fur, no. Scruffy stubble, YES.

[DalishRanger]

@Spartan: Ah, might want to clarify in the future when there's a few posts in between.

@Sisi: I know I chose green for Hasani because I loved how "radioactive" they looked. I really don't know why Legam's are green. He was one of the last Wardens I designed, so it's possible I had simply done most of the eye colors already and just went with green to be different. I never even though about Hasani also having green eyes until now, heh.

Stubble can look good on the right guys -


- but I likes me the wooly faced men. I'm especially fond of goatees and other chin beards. Sigh. <3

Modifié par DalishRanger, 04 avril 2010 - 09:45 .

[Sisimka]

On the right guys:







*runs away to eat dinner*

[DalishRanger]

Pfft. Nah. He's too sculpted and thus feels a bit fake, and he's too pale. Points for the darker hair and thick eyebrows, though.

Now, this man, however:



*Swoons*

Also, this guy. Pity his hair is greying already, though:



SUPER GOATEE! <3

*Wonders how many people reading this are taking her seriously*

Modifié par DalishRanger, 04 avril 2010 - 10:12 .