I loved this one - Stephan about to tackle the unsuspecting Gracie Grumple. lol, she just looks so unaware! and he looks like such a rugby player!
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The Grumple
I loved this one - Stephan about to tackle the unsuspecting Gracie Grumple. lol, she just looks so unaware! and he looks like such a rugby player!
Fenryl
I wanted to pick this one ... but it was too dark:
Morag D
Toutatis
Outtake time! I was wondering when the judges would use an assignment as an excuse to get Deus to take his shirt off... Well, you asked for it!
First batch - from the world tour!
Unplugged in Denravi - but nobody came
From the Arborstone Acoustics Sessions (sponsored by Duke Holtz)
Performance rule #62: Always look into the camera...
...even if it's at a stupid angle
Stage on in the Valley
Backstage security provided by Cynn (SuperNuke Security Inc)
This one would have been almost perfect...
...if the lighting crew hadn't totally screwed up
And a quick blooper from that last photoshoot:
"Bwahahahahahaaaaa! The Goa'uld shall RULE this puny world!"
Directly after this, I banned Deus from watching Stargate reruns ever again
Second batch - publicity shots! I've tried to give them a uniquely Deus touch; the first rule I was taught when getting into music was to never directly copy a fellow artist's style
Navarro on the red carpet
Deus on the red carpet
Random Navarro publicity shot
Random Deus publicity shot
Navarro poses for the paparazzi
Deus demonstrates publicity rule #81 (always pose for the paparazzo who's waving the biggest wad of cash - I knew I shouldn't have bought that bento earlier)
Blooper from that last one:
"If my real husband saw this in the tabloids, he'd do this to you!"
That HAD to hurt
Huge thanks to Sorceress Magus for being my Carmen Electra for those last 2 shots - and apologies to her husband
And a final thought... Does this dancing news reporter remind you of any of the other contestants?
First batch - from the world tour!
Unplugged in Denravi - but nobody came
From the Arborstone Acoustics Sessions (sponsored by Duke Holtz)
Performance rule #62: Always look into the camera...
...even if it's at a stupid angle
Stage on in the Valley
Backstage security provided by Cynn (SuperNuke Security Inc)
This one would have been almost perfect...
...if the lighting crew hadn't totally screwed up
And a quick blooper from that last photoshoot:
"Bwahahahahahaaaaa! The Goa'uld shall RULE this puny world!"
Directly after this, I banned Deus from watching Stargate reruns ever again
Second batch - publicity shots! I've tried to give them a uniquely Deus touch; the first rule I was taught when getting into music was to never directly copy a fellow artist's style
Navarro on the red carpet
Deus on the red carpet
Random Navarro publicity shot
Random Deus publicity shot
Navarro poses for the paparazzi
Deus demonstrates publicity rule #81 (always pose for the paparazzo who's waving the biggest wad of cash - I knew I shouldn't have bought that bento earlier)
Blooper from that last one:
"If my real husband saw this in the tabloids, he'd do this to you!"
That HAD to hurt
Huge thanks to Sorceress Magus for being my Carmen Electra for those last 2 shots - and apologies to her husband
And a final thought... Does this dancing news reporter remind you of any of the other contestants?
Alyrrae Melarrian
I love those outtakes.
Toutatis, Deus looks amazing. Especially shirtless. I didn't know male mesmers could look THAT good.
Toutatis, Deus looks amazing. Especially shirtless. I didn't know male mesmers could look THAT good.
Queen Kitiara
BWaaahh ha ha ha!!!! ZOMG Dues!
You had me cracking up from Stargate on with those shots and comments
Gah what an elaborate post to put together, so many witty comments and pics, best out take post EvARRRR! xD
ZOMG Dues! You had me cracking up from Stargate on with those shots and comments
Gah what an elaborate post to put together, so many witty comments and pics, best out take post EvARRRR! xD
Tender Wolf
Now that the assignment 4 results are finally posted (evil flu), I'll post my attempt! hehe The lovely male paragon with me is Graham Moonring (from my best friend's account, so I got to play the back and forth between computers game).
Starli has lived on her own and has vowed to avenge her family after they were killed by the Kournans (refer to assignment #2's story). However, their numbers are great and she is alone. So she flees to Cantha. There, she finds a new home and allies in the Luxons. In their ongoing raging war against the Kurzicks, Starli joins their battles and channels all her anger to the battles for her alliance.
One day, her curiosity gets the better of her while Luxons control Kurzick territory. She ventures into the forest and meets Graham Moonring, a handsome paragon. The two begin to duel, as Starli is the trespasser and Graham won't have that. But in the end, he spares her life and she returns to the Jade Sea.
A few days later, the two engage in one on one combat during an alliance battle. Starli recognizes Graham and spares his life just as he did for her. After the battle breaks up, the two can't stop thinking about each other. Graham decides to buy Starli some Kurzick armor so that she can walk through the forest freely. One day, the two meet up again.
Graham reveals that his whole family is paragons and they all believe they have a purpose in life to protect one special someone. So in essence, they are guardian angels. Graham believes that Starli is the person he's sworn to protect. So the two fall in love and run off together, as they don't want to engage in combat against each other or see any more war.
Picture: Basically it could be a Luxon/Kurzick thing, but I thought dark and light would be better. Graham is the guardian angel, Starli has the dark past. The background resembles Cantha, where they met. I know, my story probably doesn't match as well, but for this particular assignment, all the focus was on the picture.
Edit: Forgot the outtakes!
"It's out, what do I do with it?" (Sorry, I couldn't resist!)
Pose was a little awkward for a kiss.
I wear the pants, you wear the skirt! (That's an opposite!)
Like the armor but it kind of clashed with the background.
Here's an opposite-human and Charr.
Starli has lived on her own and has vowed to avenge her family after they were killed by the Kournans (refer to assignment #2's story). However, their numbers are great and she is alone. So she flees to Cantha. There, she finds a new home and allies in the Luxons. In their ongoing raging war against the Kurzicks, Starli joins their battles and channels all her anger to the battles for her alliance.
One day, her curiosity gets the better of her while Luxons control Kurzick territory. She ventures into the forest and meets Graham Moonring, a handsome paragon. The two begin to duel, as Starli is the trespasser and Graham won't have that. But in the end, he spares her life and she returns to the Jade Sea.
A few days later, the two engage in one on one combat during an alliance battle. Starli recognizes Graham and spares his life just as he did for her. After the battle breaks up, the two can't stop thinking about each other. Graham decides to buy Starli some Kurzick armor so that she can walk through the forest freely. One day, the two meet up again.
Graham reveals that his whole family is paragons and they all believe they have a purpose in life to protect one special someone. So in essence, they are guardian angels. Graham believes that Starli is the person he's sworn to protect. So the two fall in love and run off together, as they don't want to engage in combat against each other or see any more war.
Picture: Basically it could be a Luxon/Kurzick thing, but I thought dark and light would be better. Graham is the guardian angel, Starli has the dark past. The background resembles Cantha, where they met. I know, my story probably doesn't match as well, but for this particular assignment, all the focus was on the picture.
Edit: Forgot the outtakes!
"It's out, what do I do with it?" (Sorry, I couldn't resist!) Pose was a little awkward for a kiss.I wear the pants, you wear the skirt! (That's an opposite!)Like the armor but it kind of clashed with the background.Here's an opposite-human and Charr.
Toutatis
I love your take on this assignment Tender! It's a shame they don't make lux/kurz armor for paragons... That would have been absolutely great in the shot if it were possible
Anyhoo. About my outtakes this week; I've run into a slight problem with them. Deus' other half has been away on business in the city this week, but still managed to find out about this assignment and is not happy about Deus cavorting around with beautiful ladies. My outtake folder was wiped, and some very angry messages left (I swear, my characters have a mind of their own sometimes). I don't want my neck to be on the line by not posting these, so here they are anyway. Nothing like a good ol' sex scandal to make things more interesting
"Stay away from my man, or I'll Moebius-Blossom you back to Pre-Searing!"
Someone clearly has jealousy issues
"And YOU, Deus, YOU are in BIG TROUBLE when I get back from Kaineng!"
I think I may need to find Deus a place to crash for a few nights
"Oh yeah - and this little scandal will be on Rikki Lake next week, if I let you live that long!"
If anything, that's the "talk to the hand" pose nailed for the TV cameras
I've been putting together the story of how Deus met his other half for some of the guys on LSI who've shown interest... If anyone here wants to know the particulars of how they got together I'd be happy to cross-post the story once it's finished
Anyhoo. About my outtakes this week; I've run into a slight problem with them. Deus' other half has been away on business in the city this week, but still managed to find out about this assignment and is not happy about Deus cavorting around with beautiful ladies. My outtake folder was wiped, and some very angry messages left (I swear, my characters have a mind of their own sometimes). I don't want my neck to be on the line by not posting these, so here they are anyway. Nothing like a good ol' sex scandal to make things more interesting
"Stay away from my man, or I'll Moebius-Blossom you back to Pre-Searing!"
Someone clearly has jealousy issues
"And YOU, Deus, YOU are in BIG TROUBLE when I get back from Kaineng!"
I think I may need to find Deus a place to crash for a few nights
"Oh yeah - and this little scandal will be on Rikki Lake next week, if I let you live that long!"
If anything, that's the "talk to the hand" pose nailed for the TV cameras
I've been putting together the story of how Deus met his other half for some of the guys on LSI who've shown interest... If anyone here wants to know the particulars of how they got together I'd be happy to cross-post the story once it's finished
Tender Wolf
roflmao Deus! Great outtakes! I really see your assassin's jealousy. 
Remind me to avoid him in a bad mood.
Remind me to avoid him in a bad mood.
Ember010
Heres some out-takes:
Too interested in Embers, er, assets to get the job done:
''Hmm..what shade of this? I think I could pull off red hair..''
Edit: Adding the story that went with my main pic thing
Ember, the beautiful daughter of one of the Kings of Vabbi, was snatched from her bedroom at the palace one night by a bunch of Grimy corsairs, their leader, Egor the Bloody being the one in charge of the ambush. His son, Alec the Rugged, infatuated with this womans beauty, springs her from the cell early in the morning, whisking her off to the ruins of what was, a magnificent temple. Ember, a fiery girl with a wild spirit, upon seeing her captor, could not resist the charms of such a dangerous man, and succumbed to the once fearsome pirate, who had been made helpless by his love for this young woman. The penny-less corsair, could offer her nothing but his love, and the wild princess, discarding everything she had been taught, recklessly accepted.
Too interested in Embers, er, assets to get the job done:
''Hmm..what shade of this? I think I could pull off red hair..''
Edit: Adding the story that went with my main pic thing
Ember, the beautiful daughter of one of the Kings of Vabbi, was snatched from her bedroom at the palace one night by a bunch of Grimy corsairs, their leader, Egor the Bloody being the one in charge of the ambush. His son, Alec the Rugged, infatuated with this womans beauty, springs her from the cell early in the morning, whisking her off to the ruins of what was, a magnificent temple. Ember, a fiery girl with a wild spirit, upon seeing her captor, could not resist the charms of such a dangerous man, and succumbed to the once fearsome pirate, who had been made helpless by his love for this young woman. The penny-less corsair, could offer her nothing but his love, and the wild princess, discarding everything she had been taught, recklessly accepted.
Toutatis
Nice one Ember! That first shot is classic!
He's actually quite charming if you can avoid lighting his very short fuse - easier said than done, as Deus will tell you (Deus still has a few physical scars from their last little tiff, ignited by a discussion over whether sushi was better than pizza, of all things). I've roleplayed almost all of my characters into relationships with each other like that - only my warrior remains unattached (and my mule, but nobody really cares about mules)
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rolf at the last one tender, how did you get that shot lol
haha my guildie was getting so irritated he just wanted to shoot me lol
haha my guildie was getting so irritated he just wanted to shoot me lol
Tender Wolf
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rolf at the last one tender, how did you get that shot lol
haha my guildie was getting so irritated he just wanted to shoot me lol |
I just saw him standing there, told the owner not to move, and snapped the pic. Okay Deus, I'll be sure not to get on that sin's bad side. And I do the same thing with my characters.
Well, maybe not related or knowing each other but each one having their own little story. lol
dgdg525
I am starting to have my doubts about the jury a bit.
A picture is not only about focus, it's about composition as well. It seems that if the character isn't put bluntly in the foreground in close up (probably with screaming gear as well) some of the judges miss the 'focus' .. *rolls eyes*
A good picture is about composition with a lot of different secondary eye-catchers as well. The pic of Gracie was one of the better when it comes to composition. It doesn't always have to be blunt close-ups.
Well, that is my five cents
A picture is not only about focus, it's about composition as well. It seems that if the character isn't put bluntly in the foreground in close up (probably with screaming gear as well) some of the judges miss the 'focus' .. *rolls eyes*
A good picture is about composition with a lot of different secondary eye-catchers as well. The pic of Gracie was one of the better when it comes to composition. It doesn't always have to be blunt close-ups.
Well, that is my five cents
tidus yumemiru
i'm sorry i don't understand either, the judges aren't quite in agreement? i am consistently baffled at the judges choices 
RedStar
You have to remember that this is a "modeling competition".
If you choose a random page from a model magazine like Vogue, the first thing you are suppose to see is what the person is trying to model.
In this competition they are modeling their bodies, and more importantly their face, their eyes.
You can have the most beautiful background in the game but what they see is only your back and not at least your face, then this isn't a modeling shot anymore but just a beautiful screenshot.
I do agree that Gracie's pic was good, you see her, the background isn't distracting. On a side note, I think that she zoomed as much as possible, because if she did zoomed a little more, than we could only see half of the necro.
This is just my 2cents ^^.
If you choose a random page from a model magazine like Vogue, the first thing you are suppose to see is what the person is trying to model.
In this competition they are modeling their bodies, and more importantly their face, their eyes.
You can have the most beautiful background in the game but what they see is only your back and not at least your face, then this isn't a modeling shot anymore but just a beautiful screenshot.
I do agree that Gracie's pic was good, you see her, the background isn't distracting. On a side note, I think that she zoomed as much as possible, because if she did zoomed a little more, than we could only see half of the necro.
This is just my 2cents ^^.
Toutatis
Here's how I see the judging in general:
We're doing more unique assignments, pulling from a broader range of themes. This means that old judging standards either don't apply, or don't exist for the material we're producing. In a way, we contestants are being used as guinea pigs to test out new ideas to see how well they work, and to find out exactly how far the boundaries can be pushed; at the same time, the judges are also under pressure to define new criteria that need to be taken into account to properly judge the worth of each submission.
It would have been nice if a new set of standards had been defined to handle this before the contest started (it would reduce a few of the doubts some people are having), although realistically I don't think that would have been possible. There is no way that anybody could have predicted the styles and qualities of each of the submissions that have been in this contest so far, and it's anyone's guess as to where creativity will lead this contest in the future.
Though at the end of the day, the point of these contests is simply to have a good time. Winning or losing comes secondary to having fun, and as long as we're all enjoying the wonderful pieces of art that result from each assignment and making some new friends, a few scores and opinions from some nameless judges really don't matter
We're doing more unique assignments, pulling from a broader range of themes. This means that old judging standards either don't apply, or don't exist for the material we're producing. In a way, we contestants are being used as guinea pigs to test out new ideas to see how well they work, and to find out exactly how far the boundaries can be pushed; at the same time, the judges are also under pressure to define new criteria that need to be taken into account to properly judge the worth of each submission.
It would have been nice if a new set of standards had been defined to handle this before the contest started (it would reduce a few of the doubts some people are having), although realistically I don't think that would have been possible. There is no way that anybody could have predicted the styles and qualities of each of the submissions that have been in this contest so far, and it's anyone's guess as to where creativity will lead this contest in the future.
Though at the end of the day, the point of these contests is simply to have a good time. Winning or losing comes secondary to having fun, and as long as we're all enjoying the wonderful pieces of art that result from each assignment and making some new friends, a few scores and opinions from some nameless judges really don't matter
Queen Kitiara
Gah, ok I have to disagree with you on several points Dues…I don't think that defining the standards is nice to have ~but rather imperative. When I look at scoring such as:
Contestant 6+6+2=14
Other contestant: 2+4+5=11
I am extremely concerned that either there isn’t a basic criteria set in place and it is all left to opinion which in that case scoring based on only personal appeal seems to have quite a staggering affect on a score – from the outside viewer this looks like favoritism or a vendetta and I don’t want to see another great contestant get kicked before their time >.< ~ basically one would assume that “if” there was a standard set into place then how could there be such an extreme variance?
This is about having fun and the foundation of that fun stems from accurate and fair judging so I say this on behalf of the hard working contestants that might not be alright with blowing off their scores. I wouldn’t be - so I’m looking forward to understanding
Contestant 6+6+2=14
Other contestant: 2+4+5=11
I am extremely concerned that either there isn’t a basic criteria set in place and it is all left to opinion which in that case scoring based on only personal appeal seems to have quite a staggering affect on a score – from the outside viewer this looks like favoritism or a vendetta and I don’t want to see another great contestant get kicked before their time >.< ~ basically one would assume that “if” there was a standard set into place then how could there be such an extreme variance?
This is about having fun and the foundation of that fun stems from accurate and fair judging so I say this on behalf of the hard working contestants that might not be alright with blowing off their scores. I wouldn’t be - so I’m looking forward to understanding
tidus yumemiru
Kiti made a lot of the points i was going to say, not to mention this isn't the first or second time this has been brought up. there shouldn't be a need for such variances if the judges understand the point of the assignment.
this has been happening from the start and yet it continues. and more people are wondering whats going on.
yeah its meant to be fun, but whats the point in doing something if ur not going to do it correctly?
this has been happening from the start and yet it continues. and more people are wondering whats going on.
yeah its meant to be fun, but whats the point in doing something if ur not going to do it correctly?
dgdg525
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You have to remember that this is a "modeling competition".
If you choose a random page from a model magazine like Vogue, the first thing you are suppose to see is what the person is trying to model. |
This is not a competition about fashion however, so these rules don't apply. It would have been nice if creativity could be rewarded as well. Love for instance has primarily to do with atmosphere ... your picture needs to tell a story.
Okay, I agree that this award winning pic is an example of the other extreme, but it does tell a story (it's an ad for beer)
http://www.stern.de/wirtschaft/unter...200834962&cp=5
Geishe
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You have to remember that this is a "modeling competition".
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TNTS, with its massive emphasis on writing, set up guidelines and templates to lead competitors on their ways. One good example would be the audition assignment (assignment 7? dont remember)... it could have easily gone awry, but the judges set a proper rubric for the competitors to follow and gave them enough space for personal interpretation as well. Just ask Kiti or any of the other TNTS contestants and you'll see that they knew exactly what to do. I believe this competition is lacking that, there always seems to be misinterpretation every week, and I guess the judges just have to be more clear.
Oh... and if you want a proper competition, TMW2 will clearly take the crown.
Toutatis
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Just ask Kiti or any of the other TNTS contestants and you'll see that they knew exactly what to do. I believe this competition is lacking that, there always seems to be misinterpretation every week, and I guess the judges just have to be more clear.
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The Grumple
Hehe - I did notice that 2 judges tend to give similar scores and then a 3rd judge gives a completely different one. Not always mind you - just noticable enough though.
But there will always be more of these competitions and I definately would try out again with another character... maybe if I bought factions, NF and Eotn
I'll post my outtakes later - I have some with Ao's ritualist too! and Scarlet who I bumped into in Lions Arch ^^
But there will always be more of these competitions and I definately would try out again with another character... maybe if I bought factions, NF and Eotn
I'll post my outtakes later - I have some with Ao's ritualist too! and Scarlet who I bumped into in Lions Arch ^^
The Grumple
Outakes!:
Gracie and Blit at their first location:
Different angle:
Gracie and her first partner (Just incase she couldn't find a necro!) This is Last High, Ao's ritualist ^_^ I never really got a shot I was keen to submit though. I wasn't working at my best at that point in time >.>
This is my favourite they took together - but it wasn't romance or opposites, just COOOOOL!
AND lastly, a pic of me and Scarlet - cos we met up for the briefest of times (Yule b Sari was there too! I had no idea at the time he was to become such a famous contender in the new TMWM. I should have gotten an autograph!)
Anyway! might do a future assignment just for fun - us eliminatees always say that and it doesnt tend to happen, but you never know...
Gracie and Blit at their first location:
Different angle:
Gracie and her first partner (Just incase she couldn't find a necro!) This is Last High, Ao's ritualist ^_^ I never really got a shot I was keen to submit though. I wasn't working at my best at that point in time >.>
This is my favourite they took together - but it wasn't romance or opposites, just COOOOOL!
AND lastly, a pic of me and Scarlet - cos we met up for the briefest of times (Yule b Sari was there too!
I had no idea at the time he was to become such a famous contender in the new TMWM. I should have gotten an autograph!)Anyway! might do a future assignment just for fun - us eliminatees always say that and it doesnt tend to happen, but you never know...
Toutatis
Those are some great outtakes Gracie! I really like the one where you're going in to kiss the rit on the cheek. That one would have been awesome if you'd taken it in an explorable area and written an opposite into it
Your 15 minutes of fame are only over if you want them to be over - in my opinion, you should try your hand at the future assignments and show us what you come up with for them. I like seeing the shots you've taken; something about them has always managed to make me smile
It would also be some extra experience that would be very useful if you planned to enter another contest like this in the future
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It would also be some extra experience that would be very useful if you planned to enter another contest like this in the future
dgdg525
I really LOVE that first one .. such a balanced pic, such an eye for detail. It's gracious, the colours are subtle and the flower in the corner adds so much to it!
The Grumple
I liked that one until my friend who was round at my house looked at it and thought they'd had their lower bodies chopped off. It suddenly lost its romantic flair for me 
I also think the judges would have found the flower too distracting - like the bush in my actual submission. As its right in the foreground and so eye-catching.
But I like the picture for what it is - competitin and assignment aside, I found the Amnoon Oasis to be very beautiful indeed!
I also think the judges would have found the flower too distracting - like the bush in my actual submission. As its right in the foreground and so eye-catching.
But I like the picture for what it is - competitin and assignment aside, I found the Amnoon Oasis to be very beautiful indeed!
dgdg525
I agree, the judges would have torn the flower apart, but I still think it's a great picture
Toutatis
Assignment 5 outtake time!
"Stop throwing things at me, you damned squirrel!"
Deus feels the wrath of Foamy's nuts
"If there's one thing I hate more than squirrels, it's mosquitos..."
Next time, bring bug spray!
"Super Sentai eat your heart out! Hiiii-YAH!"
Deus practices his moves for the new series of Mighty Morphin' Power Mesmers
"Could you run that by me again? I'm not sure I understood you the first time."
Deus wonders what the director's been smoking and whether it's linked to the purple mist in the area
Omake ending!
"I heard you were shooting here this week... You and I still have something to talk about!"
And this week's surprise guest is...!
"I wasn't expecting to see you here... I, er, um, er, could you excuse me for just one moment?"
Deus exercises the better part of valour - and this time I don't blame him
And just for fun, here's my writeup for this assignment
"Stop throwing things at me, you damned squirrel!"
Deus feels the wrath of Foamy's nuts
"If there's one thing I hate more than squirrels, it's mosquitos..."
Next time, bring bug spray!
"Super Sentai eat your heart out! Hiiii-YAH!"
Deus practices his moves for the new series of Mighty Morphin' Power Mesmers
"Could you run that by me again? I'm not sure I understood you the first time."
Deus wonders what the director's been smoking and whether it's linked to the purple mist in the area
Omake ending!
"I heard you were shooting here this week... You and I still have something to talk about!"
And this week's surprise guest is...!
"I wasn't expecting to see you here... I, er, um, er, could you excuse me for just one moment?"
Deus exercises the better part of valour - and this time I don't blame him
And just for fun, here's my writeup for this assignment
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"The powers of Mystery...who among you would challenge these forces?" Deus would. Although this time, after getting here, he's starting to wish that he hadn't. As a Mesmer, Deus is used to spending hours carefully planning out which skills he will need for each engagement before venturing out into the wilds, ensuring that he is properly prepared well in advance. He prides himself on knowing all that can be known (and most of all the rest), so being confronted by a mysterious haze that makes looking ahead difficult is something he finds disturbing, to say the least. This region of the forest is relatively unknown, even to the local Kurzicks, and few who venture into the misty thickets here ever return. Some say the misty groves are prowled by Lyssa's most fearsome demons that tear unwary adventurers limb from limb, while others believe the area is inhabited by playful forest spirits that frolic and flutter among the hardwoods. Beneath the boughs, the shadows dance and sing unintelligible phrases of otherworldy tunes; and childlike laughter can be heard echoing through the still air. Although whatever the mysterious creatures that dwell in the branches are, they clearly do not wish to be seen; whenever Deus turns to confront one of the fleeting shadows it disappears, only to reappear elsewhere and laugh at him again. Looking around nervously like a Centaur caught in the headlights, Deus wonders: are these creatures maliciously hunting him, or merely playing with him mischievously? Until he uncovers the mysteries of the forest and the identities of the strange creatures watching him, he cannot say for sure. |
Queen Kitiara
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"I wasn't expecting to see you here... I, er, um, er, could you excuse me for just one moment?"
Deus exercises the better part of valour - and this time I don't blame him |
Gah i wish i had your ability to turn outtakes into such funny stuff!
dgdg525
... not a contestant and no real ambition to become one.
But it seems that taking screenshots is a lot of fun, and I enjoyed taking this as well
Dancing shadows ... silent laughter ... These forests seem no longer safe for travelers
I DARE you to show yourselves and step into the Light
But it seems that taking screenshots is a lot of fun, and I enjoyed taking this as well
Dancing shadows ... silent laughter ... These forests seem no longer safe for travelers
I DARE you to show yourselves and step into the Light
Tender Wolf
Here is my attempt for assignment 5! lol
I wanted to use a color that the others didn't, so I chose grey (the armor is actually silver but I'm too lazy to change it, who will notice? haha I guess I could use blue now but I'm too lazy to dye it again)
Grey can mean sorrow or grief, so that's what I was trying to portray here.
And the outtakes:
I like this shot but pink means love and things like that, and I didn't see it here. lol
This could have been pink or purple but I still don't see any meanings. hehe
Again, nice outtakes Deus! I look forward to those as much as everyone's submissions. lol I take it you watched Power Rangers as a kid? Ah, the memories, I did too. *digs out my old collection* They never did top the original. haha
I wanted to use a color that the others didn't, so I chose grey (the armor is actually silver but I'm too lazy to change it, who will notice? haha I guess I could use blue now but I'm too lazy to dye it again
)Grey can mean sorrow or grief, so that's what I was trying to portray here.
And the outtakes:
I like this shot but pink means love and things like that, and I didn't see it here. lolThis could have been pink or purple but I still don't see any meanings. heheAgain, nice outtakes Deus! I look forward to those as much as everyone's submissions. lol I take it you watched Power Rangers as a kid? Ah, the memories, I did too. *digs out my old collection* They never did top the original. haha
Toutatis
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lol I take it you watched Power Rangers as a kid?
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In your grey shot I see more lethargy than sorrow/grief. Though that also goes with the grey theme in my opinion
CasterOfShame27
Ahahaha, love the outtakes everyone! I have a couple myself:
Scarlet couldn't resist her own dance moves; she calls this "riding the pony."
And she calls this stance "Claw of the Eagle." (She acts like she knows Kung Fu, she doesn't)!
I have a couple myself:Scarlet couldn't resist her own dance moves; she calls this "riding the pony."
And she calls this stance "Claw of the Eagle." (She acts like she knows Kung Fu, she doesn't)!
Toutatis
Hahaha! Looks like Scarlet and Deus studied under the same sensei. Also, it's a bit of a funny coincidence that we both used the same armor set for this assignment, don't you think?
Oogami
Ohhh Gracie .. your pics were so adorable this week and the Ritu kiss is just so cute!
Ai Solana
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Yup - and I still do. Season 16 starts in a coupla weeks and it'll be featuring the first ever purple ranger. Season 12 has been the best so far though, I think (they brought back Tommy from seasons 1-5). But enough of me being a hopeless fanboy
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There have been no negative comments this week about judging. I sincerely hope that we've solved the problem with changing our way of judging. The scores out of 10 are definitely easier to understand IMO.
Queen Kitiara
Hey I was just gonna comment about the scoring I wanted to say it looks like u guys got a smoother system in place or maybe are hashing it out more clearly cuz ya no extreme gaps with the scores and I didn't want that to go unnoticed - I'd much rather give praise than criticism and being that I gave it earlier I wanted u to know that your hard work as judges didn't go unnoticed! Way to go judges - looks like your hitting your groove now too
/cheer!
<3 Kiti
I wanted to say it looks like u guys got a smoother system in place or maybe are hashing it out more clearly cuz ya no extreme gaps with the scores and I didn't want that to go unnoticed - I'd much rather give praise than criticism and being that I gave it earlier I wanted u to know that your hard work as judges didn't go unnoticed! Way to go judges - looks like your hitting your groove now too /cheer!
<3 Kiti
Toutatis
I think I prefer the new method of judging. It makes it easier to judge each submission for what it is (and the qualities displayed in it) rather than the much more difficult task of comparing each one to all the others. Great call, judges!
*applauds*
I doubt it'll bomb. The franchise is backed by Disney these days, so it's much more mainstream and has a lot more funding available. The purple ranger in the new season should go over very well too, if the source footage is anything to go on.
Source footage of the purple ranger - expect a different actor and morph sequence for Power Rangers as it'll all be westernised, but the fight sequences will be largely untouched.
Deus could still kick that guy's rear end anyway
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And very interesting about the Purple ranger. I hope it doesn't turn totally bomb like TNMT did when they introduced the girl turtle.
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Source footage of the purple ranger - expect a different actor and morph sequence for Power Rangers as it'll all be westernised, but the fight sequences will be largely untouched.
Deus could still kick that guy's rear end anyway
Messy
I'm sorry to see you go Ember and I hope you feel better. I myself suffer from insomnia and it is just terrible to be tired and unable to sleep. Doctors have suggested that my sleeping habits are not that good and I need to improve my sleep hygiene, as in... NO TV in the room!!!
No reading in bed!! and basically the bedroom is just for sleep and well you know (fun). My bedroom is like a subway station. We are animal lovers and there is constant action, movement, chasing, growling, purring, scratching.... as we watch TV before we go to sleep. Beh.
I do hope you get better and continue to post screen shots.
Grats Deus, I really loved your shot. Great pose and great background, and thanks for sharing your story. I realize in this competition writing does not have a huge weight, but personally, I always wonder what did people write as an explanation to their shots. When I was in PNTM I always enjoyed the stories / explanations as much as the screenshots, it helped compliment and bring together the assignment.
I also wanted to give the judges a thumbs up on the scoring and judging this week, it seemed more cohesive. Keep it up.
Good Luck to the 5 left, go kick some screenie butt!!
No reading in bed!! and basically the bedroom is just for sleep and well you know (fun). My bedroom is like a subway station. We are animal lovers and there is constant action, movement, chasing, growling, purring, scratching.... as we watch TV before we go to sleep. Beh.I do hope you get better and continue to post screen shots.
Grats Deus, I really loved your shot. Great pose and great background, and thanks for sharing your story. I realize in this competition writing does not have a huge weight, but personally, I always wonder what did people write as an explanation to their shots. When I was in PNTM I always enjoyed the stories / explanations as much as the screenshots, it helped compliment and bring together the assignment.
I also wanted to give the judges a thumbs up on the scoring and judging this week, it seemed more cohesive. Keep it up.
Good Luck to the 5 left, go kick some screenie butt!!