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I wouldn't offer it in my store mainly because I think there would be some member that would say something about the fact it is similar to a character. Then I would get it yanked out of my store, as it has already happened to me for a sword I made along time ago so I would not want to risk it.
As far as a freebee I really feel artist freebees are under appreciated, and I would not want that to happen here
because this did take a good amount of my time to create.
Thats why I am asking for members opinions.
The reason I want to offer it to my purchasers, because they have bought something from my store, and it's kind of given back to them for buying two items or more from my store.
Yes the suit is painted on.
There are no shoes for him at this time.
A close up of the head for those who may want a closer look
I can see how this texture might be adapted to Stephanie or especially Aiko (to achieve koshiro's "Battle Angel Alita" look) I could grey-scale it and throw in a minor reflection map for a metallic sheen. Yes, this had many possibilities! Sincerely, Bill
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There is a way to legitimately offer it in your store, I believe: create it as a Photoshop .PSD file with transparencies in the areas where the base (copyrighted) Mike texture would show through, with instructions on how to overlay the Ninja texture to the base texture and then 'fuse' them together. People wouldn't even have to own Photoshop to do this -- an evaluation copy of Paint Shop Pro would also work (it handles .PSDs reasonably well). Of course, everyone who uses your Ninja texture would still have to legitimately own a copy of Mike's texture (or Steph's, I guess...).
I'm doing something like this right now with V3, creating a series of skin-tight textures that I'll eventually be making available for free on my website. Same procedure will apply -- download 'em, and use PS or PSP to meld them to the base V3 texture.
As for the aesthetics, it looks quite nice! Good job. And yes, I can see how it would be time-consuming, particularly if you aren't using one of the 3D editors to apply the texture correctly...
Good job!
Garth
I do indeed like the look. But what I REALLY need is a Mike version of you original cyber suit you did for Vicky. It's detail and layout is exactly what I need to use that texture for serveal stories I'm writting and illustating. But what you have here is very cool indeed and I see where selling it could be a prob, because it does look like the character you mention, ecxept this one is a lot lighter and clearer to see.
Excellent work David! This is a very handsome outfit! Looks fantastic. Warm Regards, Nancy (SophiaDeer)
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Handsome. A striking character. Tickles the imagination and will surely inspire great work from all who use the Cyber Ninja. One of those folks is me! Great work.Yes i would download it from a free section.... I also would consider a purchase. If several variations to a mat pose then I would purchase. I spend WAY to much money on textures and chars every month.... so I am now on a texture diet.... anyway. As for free stuff providers... i think they are GODS. they share their passion for this art form and I for one cant say thank you enough!!! having said that I would like to see some standardization in file naming and stuff to make it easer for the consumer to know who made it what char will it fit on and is it comercial usage. I have a tendency to lose readme files. Then I have to dig to find that kind of information out. But i think this comment is for another forum. If nothing else I hope this input helps in your decision.
Damn David! That's gorgeous and the unisex part makes it even better. I totally understand what you mean about putting it in the store. As a bonus for buyers is a very good idea. It's also why I usually return to that persons store, and dang if I wasn't there last night on your new V texture and putting it in my private wishlist. I say go for it from what I've seen of your work, you'll have plenty of business coming your way! Dee AKA Ladydawg
David, I agree with your perspective regarding the lack of appreciation on freebies in the FreeStuff area. I know you're looking for feedback here, and personally, I was thinking the same thing mentioned above about using the set on a Steph character. I have one of your packages that I purchased myself and one other item that was purchased for me as a gift, so I've no idea if that qualifies for your thought process on giving it to customers who own two or more of your items. And I will state that my opinion does not change regardless of qualification: free is nice, it is great for all of us users, but if you feel that your efforts to create this will be taken for granted, then give it only to those that fall within whatever defining parameters you set to receive it. I will also say that if I do not qualify, this set looks interesting enough to me that I would go look through your store. And my use of the word "I" is not meant to be addressing whether I qualify, but rather the pack is enough to generate interest perhaps in those that currently would not qualify [if this makes sense??]. Not sure if this is the kind of feedback you're striving for, but those are my thoughts, and I think that ultimately your choice should be what you feel is the most comfortable for you.
This would make an escellent freebie. Very generous. The character is extremely cool and would be useable in many circumstances. Go for it.
Freebie would be good, as it doesn't exclude anybody. But I see where you're going with the reward for purchasers of your store. It's a tough call really. I say go for what you feel best. You spent time on this, and it's up to you on how you want to distribute it. How about releasing it to purchasers, and if there's enough demand, then release it free for all? I must say though, that's a damn killer texture. Instant recognizability (if that's even a word) for the character it's based on. How about more in the series? :)
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Looks amazing, I'm a Metal Gear Solid fan so i know what this is and who it is..lol. Amazing work and i can see a promo render in my head for it if you want to talk...mixed up with one of my scenes..:) Look forward to seeing it out there.I love the helmet and arm textures. I'm not knockin' your work, this is just an observation: His skin seems photorealistic, but the body suit texture looks like watercoloring. I like the design of the body suit, but I'm intrigued by the coloring scheme. I am always looking for action and hero body mats like this 'cos you can shape Mike or Steph's body and simply apply this texture, whereas if this were a clothing item I'd have to screw with clothing morphs. I would buy a mat pack of cyber body textures like this. BTW - I love your sonic cycle, it's been being put to good use by a 3d heroine - ha ha ram
Definitely very cool! Great work! I love the idea that it can be used for more than one character. I think it would make a great freebie, which in theory should drive people to buy things from you. Of course, those of us who already have already know how cool your stuff is. Great work!
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It is not finished just yet, I still have to add a few bells and whistles to the texture and props, fix seams more texture detail etc.
I cannot offer it in my store because of the close design to the character which I am sure some of you know about, but I wanted to share it to those that would appreciate it. So post your comments please and I will go from there.
David
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