Retool: Auditions Round Two by MrGorf
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Well, the votes are in and it's unanimous: the young black character shall speak in the Yankee dialect (Standard American English). I want to thank everyone for weighing in, and for not getting offended that I asked.
Also, as per advice, I made the black character less "doll-faced" and toned down her overly-red texture map a little. I also ditched the glasses. Apparently, glasses are too much of a visual shorthand for Nerd and I'm trying to avoid jumping to conclusions like that.
As for the blonde, I'm intrigued that many people wanted her to be more plain looking! And before I go and sink $16.95 on a ponytail, tell me what you think of this hairstyle.
I listened to Knechtruprecht and gave her the outfit he described. I'm not sure we have the same idea of a checkered jacket. I'm not sold on it... And it doesn't bend well, but this is for an example. So, what's the verdict, Daddykins? Is this an improvement, or are we on the road to the Uncanny Valley?
And then there's the redhead... Perhaps you think she is a little overdeveloped. I think regular viewers should interpret that as a strong hint about who the redhead might be, what time period we're aiming at, and what this is all about. (Clue: Didi's hair is lighter than that.)
Now, I can almost hear the "loli-alarms" going off. I just want to say this: if I make you nervous about in-story things, that's good. If I make you nervous about your own kids, I take sinister delight in that. However, if I make you nervous that the censors are going to drop the hammer on me, I may as well scrap the whole idea before I get too invested in it. And I promise that these kids will be even more tame than the ones on "Hannah Montana."
Thanks for the input on the last entry! Please tell me what you think of this refinement!
Comments (11)
efron_241
I vote for the blond
DangerousThing
Interest group of kids. The blond looks like a prep-school cheerleader. Too much money on her hands (so she does her hair). One reason that overly complex hair styles don't look like children is that children don't have them. Usually. There are exceptions. And that checkered jacket is certainly, er, eye catching. And I assume your overly developed youngster is Didi's daughter?
MrSynnerster
These 3 look great. The blond looks much better now.
Faemike55
All three look much better. very nice rework! as for anyone getting upset or nervous, I would ask why!
brewgirlca
They all look way much better, especially the dark chic, who I think you really nailed. I was gonna suggest a striaght, shoulder length, side part look for the blonde with perhaps a very simple big wave. That is what my 14 year old niece and her friends wear. You should consider Deja Vue hair by Fabi, it makes the girls look younger and is a very versatile ponytail. The girl looks a bit 60's but maybe it is that checkered jacket that makes her look like a Bobi girl. But a huge improvement. I would ditch the jacket and go with a nore natural color blouse. The hooters on the red head are way too big for any kid her age, unless we are talking really extreme development. Take them down a size or two and they will still make the point, so to speak.
wensar2
they look just fine.. stick with the blonde hair you have on her now.. and the redhead.. well she's pretty and she's just growing up thats all.. Monica..
Rhanagaz
Great bunch of teenage girls! The clothes are somewhat a taste of what you like - but if your give the three some fancy jackets - look what they prefer in real life for I think most of us here are to old to judge proper clothes for teens! ;o)
Knechtruprecht
They look much more teenage-like now. Great improvement. I still have some minor suggestions: About the readhead: Her boobies look indeed a bit 'overdeveloped', but that can be found. But her face looks like 12 years old or so, and this does not fit the rest of her body. About the blonde: She's just awesome - but the checker pattern on her jacket does not seem fashionable; it's too yelling and straight. Look for some discrete scottish fabric patterns - they might be doing it. About the black character: She's fine. Well - I preferred her either a bit bolder or a bit more athletic so that the impression is inevitable that she has some strength regardless whether she is aware of it or not. In all: Fine work, congrats!
T.Rex
Seems like the others have already beat me to the punch regarding comments, as before. However, as for hair, you don't need to buy new hair - check out Kozaburo's web site at - http://DigitalBabes2.com Contact: kozaburo@rakuto. The hair is free. He has a pony tail which is black, but it can be made blond by substituting blond on the texture map (copy - paste in Photoshop). The tail is morphable. The hair size is adjustable in the x, y, z directions so it will fit on any character. The red head is a bit too buxom for her age. Could she be Didi at a younger age? The blond's jacket should have another texture than checkered (there's stretching at the shoulders), otherwise OK. The black girl reminds me of someone I knew when I was that age. She looks great. Keep up the good work! :-)
MKeyes
Thumbs up!!!
jclP
well done