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[Deleted member]

I'm right here, you know.

Someone told me you needed some hugs so get ready because you're not leaving this place today

 

[Opossum]

While death threats to the artist are, of course, too far, Nowi's Halloween art shouldn't be free of criticism just because of her original outfit. They had the opportunity to give a character that looks and acts like a child a non-sexualized design and didn't take it, which is just gross.

But yeah, death threats are a no-go, especially since the artist likely didn't have full creative control over her costume.

 

[Deleted member]

While death threats to the artist are, of course, too far, Nowi's Halloween art shouldn't be free of criticism just because of her original outfit. They had the opportunity to give a character that looks and acts like a child a non-sexualized design and didn't take it, which is just gross.

But yeah, death threats are a no-go, especially since the artist likely didn't have full creative control over her costume.

I think the art is just bad in itself, like, it seems to be a WIP or something because the color and shading just contrast so much with the other artworks, but not in a good way like AKIRA's FEH art.
Though it's not a problem exclusive to her, many other Heroes got hit really bad with their art like Chrom(god that face still gives me nightmares), the infamous Lloyd or just the default Nowi herself.

I think my biggest fear is that my favorite characters get a bad artist like that more than how good they'll be ingame.

 

[ChikoLad]

Chrom(god that face still gives me nightmares)

My issue with Chrom's art is more that he looks like he hasn't eaten in days.

I thought he was supposed to be relatively buff daddio. Marth has more manly proportions than Chrom in Heroes, lol.

 

[Opossum]

I think the art is just bad in itself, like, it seems to be a WIP or something because the color and shading just contrast so much with the other artworks, but not in a good way like AKIRA's FEH art.
Though it's not a problem exclusive to her, many other Heroes got hit really bad with their art like Chrom(god that face still gives me nightmares), the infamous Lloyd or just the default Nowi herself.

I think my biggest fear is that my favorite characters get a bad artist like that more than how good they'll be ingame.

What I don't get is that Chrom's artist also did Spring Chrom, but Spring Chrom looks fine. Perfect, even. But default Chrom...it's not even as much the face with me, but the arms. Look how scrawny they are, compared to what they should be. I really feel bad for Eliwood and Athena fans though...


As far as my favorites...Mae and Cordelia deserved way better. Especially Mae.

 

[Aurane]

I've noticed that people lately have been very stingy about character designs.

Its like a running theme or something.

 

[Deleted member]

My issue with Chrom's art is more that he looks like he hasn't eaten in days.

I thought he was supposed to be relatively buff daddio. Marth has more manly proportions than Chrom in Heroes, lol.

I can see that but his face

Just looks off, it doesn't help he's the icon for the World of Awakening chapter meaning I constantly have to look into his soulless eyes. But yeah, that right arm of his needs some sword training because it really looks like it's losing strenght

What I don't get is that Chrom's artist also did Spring Chrom, but Spring Chrom looks fine. Perfect, even. But default Chrom...it's not even as much the face with me, but the arms. Look how scrawny they are, compared to what they should be. I really feel bad for Eliwood and Athena fans though...


As far as my favorites...Mae and Cordelia deserved way better. Especially Mae.

Yeah, Spring Chrom looks fine.
I don't get what's so bad about Eliwood though, I can see his eyes are quite big but overall the art looks great and it just feels like that's the artist's personal style.

But oh boy, I forgot about Mae.
Ugh, poor Mae didn't deserve that, it outright looks like she's a hentai character in Heroes.
And Cordelia and her small feet friends. Oboro's is nothing special and Robin just looks bad. Cordelia is... How do I put it? Like God's first mistake before realising how to do shoulder proportions.

 

[ChikoLad]

What I don't get is that Chrom's artist also did Spring Chrom, but Spring Chrom looks fine. Perfect, even. But default Chrom...it's not even as much the face with me, but the arms. Look how scrawny they are, compared to what they should be. I really feel bad for Eliwood and Athena fans though...


As far as my favorites...Mae and Cordelia deserved way better. Especially Mae.

I actually like Athena's art quite a bit. It fits her being an "exotic" character.

Eliwood's has a poor angle though and the style is unfitting for his character.

 

[Opossum]

I can see that but his face

Just looks off, it doesn't help he's the icon for the World of Awakening chapter meaning I constantly have to look into his soulless eyes. But yeah, that right arm of his needs some sword training because it really looks like it's losing strenght

Yeah, Spring Chrom looks fine.
I don't get what's so bad about Eliwood though, I can see his eyes are quite big but overall the art looks great and it just feels like that's the artist's personal style.

But oh boy, I forgot about Mae.
Ugh, poor Mae didn't deserve that, it outright looks like she's a hentai character in Heroes.
And Cordelia and her small feet friends. Oboro's is nothing special and Robin just looks bad. Cordelia is... How do I put it? Like God's first mistake before realising how to do shoulder proportions.

I actually like Athena's art quite a bit. It fits her being an "exotic" character.

Eliwood's has a poor angle though and the style is unfitting for his character.

The eyes on Eliwood and Athena are just off putting to me, personally. Like, I get it's the artist's style, but...its just not for me, haha.

AND WHAT IS CORDELIA'S ATTACK STANCE. You'd think a perfectionist would have better form than that. She looks like she's tripping into the table while playing pool.

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

Bit late on the party, but bought the Wedding Trio Amiibo + the preordered game during midnight launch. Since then, I had only, and only been takings so many pictures taken as I've been playing Odyssey. it's really slowing my playing of it down, actually.

Still, tons of joy and refinement seeping to me as I play through this amazing game so far. The polish of it is breaking limits!

Also, Cappy's my most favorite companion for Mario so far and definitely is rising up as one of the most fave Mario-chars as well.

It's gonna take a while to finish this one the way I play it now.

 

[Aurane]

Playing Skyrim.

Should I play a Warrior, Thief, or Mage?

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Most of my fav characaters in FEH have some good artwork and yeah I cout default Jakob as good art. its very unique and I like that.

 

[ChikoLad]

I just did the PEGI training as part of my online training for my job.

"If you sell an 18+ game to a customer who turns out to be under 18, you can face a serious disciplinary action including dismissal, a €10,000 fine, and 6 months imprisonment".

Not that I would have any intention of selling an 18+ game to someone clearly underage, but that's more than a little extreme.

 

[Deleted member]

Most artists in FEH are really good and some like with default Nowi's artist have better art than their worst.
Like, Pikomaru, aka the guy who did Lloyd, also did Erys and I think his Heroes art is reslly good.

I think my favorites are AKIRA, Amagaitaro and Akihiro. The former for the stylized artworks(totally not bias for that amazing Hector art), the second is totally bias for the Amelia and Nino arts and the latter for his realistic style

It gives a grounded medieval feel to his art and I really like it despite not liking much the characters he did. I don't think he's as appreciated as he should and I think it probably has to do with him doing characters almost nobody cares for.
Jk the best Himukai Yuji and this is totally unbiased
Please Himukai come back and do more art, I need more FE characters in EO style

Also, I like how you can tell what an artist's preferences are by their list

Can you guess this one?

Bonus:
Day 207: They still haven't noticed me

 

[Opossum]

I just did the PEGI training as part of my online training for my job.

"If you sell an 18+ game to a customer who turns out to be under 18, you can face a serious disciplinary action including dismissal, a €10,000 fine, and 6 months imprisonment".

Not that I would have any intention of selling an 18+ game to someone clearly underage, but that's more than a little extreme.

I'm going by ESRB ratings, but I think that's talking about games that would be AO here, not M. I can kinda get why that's in place, as in certain cases that could be like distributing porn to minors, depending on what kind of AO game it is.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Playing Skyrim.

Should I play a Warrior, Thief, or Mage?

Which one kicks the most ass?

 

[Aurane]

Which one kicks the most ***?

Jesus. Uhh... Well, all of them, depending on the build.

I think I'm gonna do a battlemage build. I really wanna play a Dunmer with the mods I have installed.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

Huh. Somehow I forgot to remove my Heroes ID from my sig. Oh well, done now.

Edit: Oops, forgot images with white backgrounds don't look so great in sigs here. Back to the depressed treasure chest, then.

 

[ChikoLad]

I'm going by ESRB ratings, but I think that's talking about games that would be AO here, not M. I can kinda get why that's in place, as in certain cases that could be like distributing porn to minors, depending on what kind of AO game it is.

No, most games rated M over in the States are rated 18+ here.

GTA is rated 18+ for example. Rated M in the States.

If a game is M Rated in the States, it's generally 18+ here, there are some cases where it's 16+ though, like the recent Ace Attorney games.

AO is only given to games that, like you said, are especially extreme, like Manhunt or games that are arguably just porn games. Most of those games wouldn't even be released in Europe, and would just be 18+ otherwise just like an M-Rated game.

Personally, I think we need a new rating to match AO games over here. 21+ or something like that. Or that PEGI need to just re-adjust their standards for what constitutes 18+ and 16+, so that 18+ is only reserved for what would be an AO game under the ESRB. Because otherwise, they're basically saying something like GTA is just as violent as something like Manhunt, or just as perverted as an outright porn game.

It's also a bit strange to me that, hypothetically speaking, I can't sell a game that's 18+ for sexual references/nudity to a 17 year old unless they have a parent or guardian. Because the legal age of consent is actually 17 in Ireland. Logistically speaking, there should be no reason why that 17 year old can't purchase a game like that on their own.

Of course, I will still be strict about it either way, since it's my job. I don't think it would come up too often either, since the store is primarily for younger audiences (Smyths is primarily a toy shop, they just have a software section - the reason I got hired so easily is because they specifically want someone knowledgable about video games so they don't have to make toy staff work with the software) and it's also kind of out of the way, so most underage people looking to buy an 18+ game would probably have their parents drive them out to the store.

I'm just musing a bit, haha.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

i just realized why I like Shigures art in the preforming arts, its made by the same person that did Niles' art

No, most games rated M over in the States are rated 18+ here.

GTA is rated 18+ for example. Rated M in the States.

If a game is M Rated in the States, it's generally 18+ here, there are some cases where it's 16+ though, like the recent Ace Attorney games.

AO is only given to games that, like you said, are especially extreme, like Manhunt or games that are arguably just porn games. Most of those games wouldn't even be released in Europe, and would just be 18+ otherwise just like an M-Rated game.

Personally, I think we need a new rating to match AO games over here. 21+ or something like that. Or that PEGI need to just re-adjust their standards for what constitutes 18+ and 16+, so that 18+ is only reserved for what would be an AO game under the ESRB. Because otherwise, they're basically saying something like GTA is just as violent as something like Manhunt, or just as perverted as an outright porn game.

It's also a bit strange to me that, hypothetically speaking, I can't sell a game that's 18+ for sexual references/nudity to a 17 year old unless they have a parent or guardian. Because the legal age of consent is actually 17 in Ireland. Logistically speaking, there should be no reason why that 17 year old can't purchase a game like that on their own.

Of course, I will still be strict about it either way, since it's my job. I don't think it would come up too often either, since the store is primarily for younger audiences (Smyths is primarily a toy shop, they just have a software section - the reason I got hired so easily is because they specifically want someone knowledgable about video games so they don't have to make toy staff work with the software) and it's also kind of out of the way, so most underage people looking to buy an 18+ game would probably have their parents drive them out to the store.

I'm just musing a bit, haha.

Manhunt isnt rated AO although Manhunt 2 is AO on PC but M on wii and PS Systems
Or are you talking about in a while different place to begin with? Your talking about a whole different place arent you? Im dumb" sorry bout that

 

[Aurane]

I've decided to take another crack at the Johto Starters. This time its Mega Evolutions because hey, why not.

Spoiler: Mega Evolutions: Johto Starters

Name: Mega Meganium
Type: Grass/Rock
Ability: Solid Rock
Dex: The power of Mega Evolution unleashes a more primal instinct in Meganium that turns it more feral and determined in battle. Its skin becomes hard as steel, and it savagely stomps, mauls and body slams opponents until they are no more. It emits an essance that no longer calms Pokémon, but frightens them. However, this scent encourages Mega Meganium to keep fighting.
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Name: Mega Typhlosion
Type: Fire/Ground
Ability: Storm Drain
Dex: After Mega Evolving, its back becomes more rock like in nature, as if volcanoes have grown on its back. These cannon like body parts can fire molten projectiles that are fired like mortars, raining down fire on enemies below. It's body is so hot, Water-Type attacks simply evaporate upon touch. The energy from its Mega Evolution makes its special attack so powerful, it could destroy an entire city instantaneously.
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Name: Mega Feraligatr
Type: Water/Dragon
Ability: Hydration
Dex: Mega Evolution has given it the power to move even faster outside of the water and made it powerful enough to hunt bigger game, including, disturbingly, Gyarados. They are even further dangerous in the rain, as it seems to restore them. Its bite can shatter diamonds into rubble and can open even wider than before, allowing it to bite even bigger targets. There have been reports of Mega Feraligatr mauling their own trainers if their bond isn't strong enough.

 

[Deleted member]

Type: Fire/Ground
Ability: Storm Drain

R.I.P balance.
Though I'd be all for it since Typhlosion is kinda underwhelming to me, despite being my favorite Johto starter.

 

[Aurane]

R.I.P balance.

Its still weak against Ground, so its not like Sap Sipper Swampert or anything.

 

[praline]

Why do I suddenly wanna listen to Africa on repeat?

You should listen to True by Spandau Ballet. It’s another great mellow 80’s song

 

[Deleted member]

Hello darkness my old friend

I came here to talk to you again

 

[ChikoLad]

I just saw someone try to say spoiling a game through livestreams or leaks doesn't effect your first time actually playing it, using the analogy of "porn doesn't spoil the experience of real sex" and my hand has literally been rammed through my face.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Hello darkness my old friend
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I came here to talk to you again

At this point, Darkness needs to be shot dead so we will never actually see him again

 

[Deleted member]

I just saw someone try to say spoiling a game through livestreams or leaks doesn't effect your first time actually playing it, using the analogy of "porn doesn't spoil the experience of real sex" and my hand has literally been rammed through my face.

Spoilers don't matter if you're never playing the game so... :^)

 

[praline]

The female broodal is probably my favourite from both design wise and her boss fight was funnest.

 

[Aurane]

I just saw someone try to say spoiling a game through livestreams or leaks doesn't effect your first time actually playing it, using the analogy of "porn doesn't spoil the experience of real sex" and my hand has literally been rammed through my face.

Ugh, the vagina was spoiled by PokeJungle, so now its just so dull and boring. Thanks a lot, PokeJungle. Now I'll never have a glorious ****.

 

[Mythra]

Ugh, the vagina was spoiled by PokeJungle, so now its just so dull and boring. Thanks a lot, PokeJungle. Now I'll never have a glorious ****.

Bruh, the Cloyster joke was yesterday.

 

[Schnee117]

Bruh, the Cloyster joke was yesterday.

They're just a Slowpoke, give 'em a break.

 

[Aurane]

Bruh, the Cloyster joke was yesterday.

That's two jokes over your head today. You gonna go for the hat trick later?

EDIT: Meh. **** it. I'm outta here.

 

[Chrono.]

If true, seems people liked Forces after all.

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[A Distant Demon]

Today marks the second time i've been told I look like a prostitute at work.

I'm starting to think i'm in the wrong line of business.

 

[Deleted member]

Today marks the second time i've been told I look like a prostitute at work.

I'm starting to think i'm in the wrong line of business.

What do you even wear for people to say such things? Are you going to work half-naked without telling us?

 

[ChikoLad]

If true, seems people liked Forces after all.

There was a problem fetching the tweet

Gotta dox those 6 negative ones fast, for bringing the Metacritic score down. /s

 

[A Distant Demon]

What do you even wear for people to say such things? Are you going to work half-naked without telling us?

It's way too cold for that. . .

I'm just in the work uniform. Polo shirt and Khakis. Apparently, standing at the front of your register to bring customers in so they can leave makes me look like a prostitute. . .

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Today marks the second time i've been told I look like a prostitute at work.

I'm starting to think i'm in the wrong line of business.

**** it, quit your job and go be an A class prostitute already
No doubt there is more money there then anything else

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Today marks the second time i've been told I look like a prostitute at work.

I'm starting to think i'm in the wrong line of business.

I know a place for your new job then