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You sure she's a Dark Elf? After all, she may be in form herself... ;) Nicely done, but I do have a question...where are you pulling the textures for the robe? I've been trying to recreate the EQ clothing for some time now, with limited success. But you've got her robe practically dead-on accurate...care to share how ya did it?

Hey Xurge, will you be releasing your daughter mesh as freestuff or in the Marketplace when she's completed? :) Seriously though, congratulations on your coming arrival!

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Steve, Post a pic of your model here, and I'll see what I can do. Nexus is in the process of setting up some freebie hosting for the community, but because file space isn't completely unlimited, I'd like to see the file before I commit to providing space for it.

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WolfWithin: It's not about achievement...it's about the artists, and the community. You don't have to be in the Gallery Hot 20, or have a Marketplace 3 pages long...you just need to have a love for the art, and the willingness to put up with a struggling online journalist asking all kinds of questions... :) Stu-art: Glad you like the new layout, it was a lot of fun working it up and getting it together. I'll be glad to have you with us! Also, let me take this opportunity to thank Silvermermaid and hmann, who have given me the first two products to review! Watch for reviews of Silvermermaid's Gladiator Texture Pack, and hmann's 3D-Worlds Packs, coming soon!

Got time, got the pack, and always happy to help! Count me in if ya need me! CT

Two monitors: A 19" ViewSonic A90 running in 1600x1200 desktop resolution, and a 21" AOC (forget the model#), also running 1600x1200. I realize a lot of people must think 'How can you work in such tiny text?', but believe me, when you're working on websites (designed for 800x600 or 1024x768), writing reviews in Word, Watching TV in another corner, and reading over at least three other websites, you really appreciate the extra screen real estate!

I certainly wouldn't say NO...I'm sure if I had decent vehicle props I could do a whole lot with them... :)

The link in the first message goes to a webpage with some shots from the TRON trading card set...some decent shots of the armor are in there. Looking at it from my amateur viewpoint, it looks like the base would be the catsuit, and the 'armor' would be parentable props with texture and bump maps to provide the glowing bits. The helmets could be done the same way. Since each character had different patterns for the glowing parts, a texture/bump arrangement would probably work best... Anyway, here's hopin...thanks again!

Waitaminit...you people EAT????

LatexBard, I guess I would be among those who argue against unrealistic fantasy armor...I for one can't stand images of maiden warriors standing off against a dragon in a chainmail bikini. I appreciate a cute female rear-end as much as the next guy...but not in combat. ;) In regards to the underpadding, here's a suggestion that should add to the realism, yet not detract from the image: Buckskin tunic and breeches. Buckskin is very lightweight and quite thin, yet durable, pliable, and for purposes of armor padding, shock and sweat absorbent. Bucksin is also easily dyed in nearly any color, though its natural dark tan to light brown shade would definately compliment the green you're using here. I'm just getting into the whole texturing scene, but I'd say a quick and easy way to accomplish this would be to use the catsuit, with a suitable texture and bump map to provide the look that fits the outfit. Hope this helps... CT

Ok, as a long-time AD&D player, and having looked over your previous posts, here's a list of possible suggestions to maybe improve what already looks to be a really great project: 1. With any scale armor, you have to have an underlayer, to which the scales are attached (normally hand-sewn). Changing the trim on each piece to a more leather-like texture would give the indication of this existing underlayer. 2. I tend to disagree with Blackhearted on the scale size on the legs. Again, basing this on the statement this is supposed to be dragon scales, you have to take into account that not all the scales on a dragon would be the same size. Were I creating dragonscale armor, I would use the larger, sturdier scales of the back and flank for armor that doesn't need to flex as much, like the arm and leg guards. Pieces that need flexibility I'd fashion from the softer, thinner, and smaller scales from the neck or underbelly of the beast. This would also work well for the skirt, as you have it here. 3. Not sure if you've taken this into account yet, but just in case, don't forget your underpadding. As shown, she's wearing just the armor...and that's gonna CHAFE! The suitably garbed warrior has a soft leather or quilted garment worn under the armor, which helps absorb sweat (armor is HOT), and also keeps the harder leather or metal of the armor from rubbing the wearer's skin raw. If you could suitably texture a catsuit to look like leather or quilted cloth, you'd have it down... Hope these suggestions help you some. In any case, your work so far is wonderful, and I look forward to seeing the finished result. (BTW, can you tell I have WAY too time to think about this stuff?) ;)

Can someone please post or email me an updated list of what cards have already been done? After looking over the fantastic work so far, I've decided that my first major foray into the art galleries will be a contribution to what looks to be a really fun project. Thanks in advance...I look forward to getting in on this! ChromeTiger