I'm starting early this time, because my life at present is rather... unpredictable would be a nice way of putting it.
Anyway, July 4th is all about patriotism, independence, flag waving, and love of country. Within in that, I see a lot of different concepts.
(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/lonespaceranger/independence_zpsiet9iz56.jpg) (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/lonespaceranger/media/independence_zpsiet9iz56.jpg.html)
First, as Red, White, and Blue Glob shows, you can give your own avatar a patriotic color scheme. As RW&B Deadpool demonstrates, you can also give another comic character the same treatment. Then there is the guy in the middle: Captain Alabama. Perhaps it is the flag of the state you live in that makes your heart skip a beat, and there is nothing wrong with that. Of course, Captain Batman here shows another idea-kind of making a mash-up (not really an amalgam) of a non-patriotic themed character and a more patriotic one. Lastly, maybe it's your roots that call to you-the old sod as it were. To represent this idea, we have Captain Grand Fenwick-the protector of all that is Grand Fenwikese (Grand Fenwickian?), inveterate do-gooder, and adversary of all those pesky French.
RW&B Deadpool is such a great Skin, from concept to execution. I love it. Captain Grand Fenwick turned out really nice as well. If you're interested in a Shield Throw FX for him, send him my way, and I'll be glad to hook you up.
that patriotic deadpool is sweet :thumbup:
Two other options come to mind. Of course, you can simply do a patriotic hero, like Captain America, or the host of such characters that ran rampant in the '40s, or... well, Freedom Force is about "freedom", and patriotism, so...
(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/lonespaceranger/forcerpool_zpsfmnbznlh.jpg) (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/lonespaceranger/media/forcerpool_zpsfmnbznlh.jpg.html)
Here we have Forcepool, a symbol for the ages, and Captain America for Tommy's bumpy mesh. I still haven't released this thing because I still can't get the reflections right. Ah well.
Loving Forcepool! :thumbup:
Ha! That's a fun skin!
is captain grand fenwick an original character? and you can add me to the list of fans of the freedom force deadpool. :thumbup:
Captain GF is an original character. I decided to use Grand Fenwick as an example because it was fictional, and one of my favorite non-existent countries.
I was thinking that Forcepool looked a little dark...
Neat stuff! I'm going to count my Iron Patriot if that's okay. I have a lot on my plate as is and I can't really come up with a good idea otherwise.
Quote from: SickAlice on April 24, 2015, 10:12:36 PM
Neat stuff! I'm going to count my Iron Patriot if that's okay. I have a lot on my plate as is and I can't really come up with a good idea otherwise.
You mean that wasn't your intent? ;)
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Forcerglob
Haha, great! Forcepool actually looks really good with that color scheme.
Very nice Daglob! I have to ask, did you make the Logo from scratch, or did you modify the existing one?
Nice job.
Since the deadline is a ways I'm thinking of giving it a college try. I still don't have an idea what to make though. Should I make George Washington or something?
Daglob, I showed my wife (an EXTREMELY proud Alabamian) your Captain Alabama skin, and she was delighted. She insists that I ask where you're from.
Ah, yes, Benton, I'm sitting here lazing around in Mobile.
CB: I did that emblem from scratch. It's based on another, but all the art on it is mine. I've thought of posting it so anyone can get it (the FG emblem and the FF emblem are in the same PSD file).
Alice: Whatever you do will be wonderful. George Washington as Super-President? 'Sides, you already did Iron Patriot.
Meh. I'm over thinking it though. Another two months in bed at least, all the time on my hands I could need you know? Funny how I dreaded this and now I'm actually sort of enjoying it. I've got more art study and reading done then anytime I can remember. I'll think of something in time either way.
Just a reminder.
I came up with something. Only a few days ago, as I've said I'm not very good at these but I'm doing a known patriotic themed character. I'll save it for a surprise though, hopefully in the week.
My potluck is Miss America Chavez from Marvel Comics. She can be downloaded at my Marvel page.
(http://catman.freedomforceforever.com/image/americachavez.jpg)
This is far from finished, but I wanted to make sure I had it up before the 4th of July.
After the televised death of John Walker (USAgent), public support of both the Military, and Superheroes, was at an all time high. Having confiscated and modified the work of the Power Broker, and with the help of Tony Stark, the American Shield Units were created by the American Government. Thousands of Genetically Altered, Technology Enhanced Soldiers were released into battlefields across the Globe. With it's newfound power, the United States Government began to take control over smaller Nations, building a power base that would allow for the eventual rise to Global Power of the United States of America.
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/Cyber_Burn_33/The%20American%20Shield%20Unit%20V1_zpsagnywudy.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/Cyber_Burn_33/media/The%20American%20Shield%20Unit%20V1_zpsagnywudy.jpg.html)
sweet stuff guys, i look forward to checking these out in game.
@sickalice - you are constantly bringing some sweet stuff. i'm always impressed.
@cyber - i'm really glad to see you skoping and skinning again, not that i don't appreciate all your fx, but i missed your original characters.
@daglob - thanx for starting these threads, i enjoy following them. :thumbup:
I thank everyone who participates, even if all they have time to add are comments.
Next up, should it be Summertime Blues or Christmas in July?
I don't know, scheduling is kind of tight, for me personally, I'd be inclined to push things back a bit farther. August, maybe? If we went that route, here's a couple of observances that might be interesting:
Aug 19 - National Aviation Day
Aug 21 - Senior Citizens Day
Aug 26 - Women's Equality Day
I'm actually leaning towards "National Aviation Day", maybe we could all make Fliers or something.
...But I am sooo putting in for "Leif Erikson Day" come October 9th!!! :D
Quote from: Cyber Burn on June 29, 2015, 09:38:36 PM
I don't know, scheduling is kind of tight, for me personally, I'd be inclined to push things back a bit farther. August, maybe? If we went that route, here's a couple of observances that might be interesting:
Aug 19 - National Aviation Day
Aug 21 - Senior Citizens Day
Aug 26 - Women's Equality Day
I'm actually leaning towards "National Aviation Day", maybe we could all make Fliers or something.
...But I am sooo putting in for "Leif Erikson Day" come October 9th!!! :D
Buncha infinks arond here, I tell ya...
Hey, I've got the first subject for the Halloween Challenge started.
Quote from: daglob on June 30, 2015, 08:50:40 PMBuncha infinks arond here, I tell ya...
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Well, i do have an old unfinished skin that has a somewhat Patriotic theme...hmmm...but it's horrible. :(
Quote from: Outcast on July 01, 2015, 02:25:21 PM
Well, i do have an old unfinished skin that has a somewhat Patriotic theme...hmmm...but it's horrible. :(
So? I probably speak for all skinners when I say "You should see some of mine". :wacko:
Quote from: daglob on July 02, 2015, 07:48:10 PM
Quote from: Outcast on July 01, 2015, 02:25:21 PM
Well, i do have an old unfinished skin that has a somewhat Patriotic theme...hmmm...but it's horrible. :(
So? I probably speak for all skinners when I say "You should see some of mine". :wacko:
yeah, i think i'm the king when it comes to embarrassing skinning attempts. i'd like to see your patriotic skin outcast.
Quote from: Amazo Version 2.2 on July 02, 2015, 08:07:33 PM
Quote from: daglob on July 02, 2015, 07:48:10 PM
Quote from: Outcast on July 01, 2015, 02:25:21 PM
Well, i do have an old unfinished skin that has a somewhat Patriotic theme...hmmm...but it's horrible. :(
So? I probably speak for all skinners when I say "You should see some of mine". :wacko:
yeah, i think i'm the king when it comes to embarrassing skinning attempts. i'd like to see your patriotic skin outcast.
Gee. Thanks for the interest Daglob and Amazo. I'll dig it up and see if i can make it a little bit presentable at least? The costume is really just a rough draft/sketch i made thru skinning. Very lazily done. Since i really didn't know how to make a good costume design. :P
The weekend is coming so...maybe i can afford to spare some time...to rethink/review the horrible design...if i'm able to, that is. :banghead: :P
Here's my submission for the challenge. This is my original hero, Sanction. LP had done a skin for me a while ago and I had previewed the character on the Trinity of Freedom site when FR was down for a bit. So, now I've created my own skin and added a couple of touches to my original version for a project that I am working on.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/hoss20/Sanction_FR_preview_zpsle1m9k96.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/hoss20/media/Sanction_FR_preview_zpsle1m9k96.png.html)
Let's all celebrate the 4th and give thanks to the people who dared to dream of establishing the American ideal and to all those that have sacrificed to grant us the precious freedom we enjoy.
Quote from: hoss20 on July 04, 2015, 04:25:04 AM
This is my original hero, Sanction. LP had done a skin for me a while ago and I had previewed the character on the Trinity of Freedom site when FR was down for a bit.
Very Nice Hoss, after you Mentioned that you had previewed this at Trinity of Freedom, I had to go back and take a look. Any chance that you still have that Stealth Version as well?
I no longer have the original skins due to damaging my hard drive while stepping on my laptop. I did recreate the stealth version. I just need to finish the chin and ear pieces and "tighten up" the skin for release. I should re-release the skope as I noticed that I didn't include any melee kicking animations, either. I also figure I should include hero files for my originals, too.
That is a really cool skin and skope there, Hoss!
And you know that I am all for Hero File releases, so that's a definite yes for me! :P
I started this a few weeks ago but ive only just got back to it, still needs a little more doing but im happy with it.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/deanjo2000/american%20soldier%20dean_1.png)
Quote from: deanjo2000 on July 05, 2015, 05:05:55 PM
I started this a few weeks ago but ive only just got back to it, still needs a little more doing but im happy with it.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/deanjo2000/american%20soldier%20dean_1.png)
I am really envious of your ability to design new Characters, they are always so clean...so uncluttered. :D
Quote from: hoss20 on July 04, 2015, 08:52:34 PM
I no longer have the original skins due to damaging my hard drive while stepping on my laptop. I did recreate the stealth version. I just need to finish the chin and ear pieces and "tighten up" the skin for release. I should re-release the skope as I noticed that I didn't include any melee kicking animations, either. I also figure I should include hero files for my originals, too.
Definitely looking forward to the updated Release. Also, I have to agree with Spyder here, more Hero Files are always welcome. :thumbup:
Ohh...K. Well, i tried to redesign the costume a bit, because the old design just borrowed from the classic Captain America's design maybe a bit too much.
Spoiler
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h361/Outcast1972/Games/mrpatriot.png) (http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h361/Outcast1972/Games/mrpatriotbk.png)
Couldn't decide on which cape would look better.
Spoiler
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h361/Outcast1972/Games/mrpatriotbk1.png) (http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h361/Outcast1972/Games/mrpatriot1.png)
I was also thinking of maybe changing the white suit to a red or blue maybe. Or have the gloves and boots have white lining and perhaps more star designs. Hehe. But maybe that would be too much stars. :P
This was an old project of mine , around 2013? Primarily made just for fun, and intended to be posted on Irrational Games website when it was still up. By the way, could you tell who's face is it i used? :P
I like the first cape, myself. I think the white suit looks good, also.
Quote from: daglob on July 08, 2015, 10:16:22 PM
I like the first cape, myself. I think the white suit looks good, also.
Agreed. I think the second Cape kind of gests lost in the Costume.
Quote from: Cyber Burn on July 08, 2015, 11:23:49 PM
Quote from: daglob on July 08, 2015, 10:16:22 PM
I like the first cape, myself. I think the white suit looks good, also.
Agreed. I think the second Cape kind of gests lost in the Costume.
edit I kind of like the back of the
2nd with the inside of the
1st. The inner red looks good against the white, but I like the "Star-Spangled" look of the back of the second.
I was half asleep when I typed this. (I hate night shift.)
Thanks for the feedback guys. Really appreciate it. Kinda makes me feel tempted to work on it some more rather than play video games. Hehe.
Sometimes i get other ideas.. but i'm not sure if they are any good.
Thanks again. :)
Quote from: WyldFyre on July 09, 2015, 07:48:21 PM
Quote from: Cyber Burn on July 08, 2015, 11:23:49 PM
Quote from: daglob on July 08, 2015, 10:16:22 PM
I like the first cape, myself. I think the white suit looks good, also.
Agreed. I think the second Cape kind of gests lost in the Costume.
edit I kind of like the back of the 2nd with the inside of the 1st. The inner red looks good against the white, but I like the "Star-Spangled" look of the back of the second.
I was half asleep when I typed this. (I hate night shift.)
I agree, outcast if you have ideas and you have time then skin them :thumbup: i would like to see them :D
Quote from: deanjo2000 on July 10, 2015, 06:57:51 PM
Quote from: WyldFyre on July 09, 2015, 07:48:21 PM
Quote from: Cyber Burn on July 08, 2015, 11:23:49 PM
Quote from: daglob on July 08, 2015, 10:16:22 PM
I like the first cape, myself. I think the white suit looks good, also.
Agreed. I think the second Cape kind of gests lost in the Costume.
edit I kind of like the back of the 2nd with the inside of the 1st. The inner red looks good against the white, but I like the "Star-Spangled" look of the back of the second.
I was half asleep when I typed this. (I hate night shift.)
I agree, outcast if you have ideas and you have time then skin them :thumbup: i would like to see them :D
Hmmm...inner red with the "Star-Spangled' design on the back...interesting.
Thanks Deanjo. Maybe i will... :)