Action Hero – Sparrow

[Red Republik]

by Jeff Miller

Real Name: Mar Chue
Affiliation: Rogue Opperative
Previous Affiliation: Chinese Military
Powers and Abilites: Enhanced spead, strength and stamina, heightened reflexes, and the ability to fly.

sparrow.jpg

Origin:

Being born a girl in rural China under the one child policy, can sometimes be a death sentense; being born a baby girl with deformities, is most certainly one. Sparrow's parents needed a strong boy to help with the farm, not a girl with wings. Still, they were not murderers, so they pleaded with a young army officer who was passing through their villiage to "get rid of her", and he reluctantly agreed. His name was Jianjun. Before he could kill the child, however, they formed an instant bond. Jianjun decided to secretly raise the child as his own. He named her Mar Chue, which means Sparrow. As she grew, Jianjun was shocked by her strength and agility. When Mar learned to fly at the age of 5, Jianjun's loyalty to the Chinese state took over, and he decided to present her to his old army superiors. His loyalty was rewarded by having his adopted daughter ripped from his arms. Jianjun was placed in an asylum, where no one would belive his stories of a winged girl. Sparrow spent the next 15 years being trained by the Chinese military in their secret super-soldier program, which was meant to counter that of the Americans. As her powers grew, so did her loyalty to the State.

First Mission:

Jianjun eventually escaped from the asylum, and began his search for his daughter. The military learned of this, and decided to send Sparrow on her first assasination mission. She struck swiftly, and without warning, but while Jianjun lay dying, he revealed his identity to Sparrow. Her heart, which had grown cold over the years, was torn open. She returned to base and did not reveal that she knew who her target had been. Now her loyalty is shaken and she must decide her own future...

[SolidSnakexxx]

The concept sketch and the storyline are both awesome! Looking forward to see some Z Action :) :tu:

[VABG]

Great story! The design looks neat too :)

[neozerahan]

the concept is very nice....
if u have thought about making wings...can u help me with it!!!

[wiebe]

woa nice design it would be awsome if you could put some nice wings on it in zbrush yea :D

[Red Republik]

i have been giving alot of thought on how to do the wings in zbrush, but i will have to do some tests to see what works. i want to try and do the entire character in zbrush. usually i start in max, but since it is a zbrush contest...here is the basic body made out of zsphears
zspears.jpg
and a little bit of work done on the relusting polymesh
remesh.jpg

[Firebert]

WTF Red!?! No fair! So you go and dominate the promotion of this thing and now you're gonna go and win it as well!?! :eek: That's it. I'm entering this nonsense. Somebody's gotta give ya hell.:evil:

[Harmonic]

Hey Red Republik, great back story and I love the sketch. Can't wait to see her finished. Your base mesh looks decent. Maybe add a few edge loops to the face and it should work at very least for the design sculpt.

[electricCAT]

Cool design. I'll be watching your progress on the wings.

[aurick]

You need to edit your initial post to include your name. Thanks.

[Red Republik]

Firerbert: haha, the promo piece was easy, because i wasn't competing with anyone.

Harmonic: yeah i jumped into the model too quickly (i didn't even add fingers in the zsphere tool), so i will retopologize her soon

Aurick: good catch, thanks

here is my last update for the day. now that i have a base female body i can paint over that for some more detailed exploration of her costume
basemesh.jpg

[MINTY]

Really looking forward to seeing this entry develop. I loved the sense of drama in your backstory. The concept sketch looks fantastic too. More soon please! :tu:

[Seavannah]

wow how I missed this....their was rumor that you had entered.... well there goes the contest lol maybe I will just try for the honorable mention... I can't say I am disappointed cause I really love your stuff... anyway really great concept and concept art...love the name and story, I would read this if it were a comic book. Can't wait to see her finished and ready to spread her wings. :D

[SolidSnakexxx]

Red Republik, Lovely update...I just love her....bosoms :o I'm certain this is going to be a fine one.... :tu: :tu:

[cmoffitt]

Looking really nice, Jeff. I really like her story and can't wait to see what color scheme you go with for her. She is going to be hhhhhhhhooottttttt!

[joe55]

sculpt is turning out well, love the concept, good luck

[Red Republik]

thanks for the encouragment, guys. here is an update on the costume. i cut her head and hands off so i could subdivide another level. her boots and talons are temp. i need to do some sketches to see how those will work


costume01.jpg

[Gohanf22]

red im loving the look of this model. im guessing from what ive been hearing on this thread from other people, you must be really good. well i guess im going to have to learn not to bite more than i can chew, eh? very good work red. i can see this one being a huge contender in the end for the grand prize. mine...probably not. lol. cant wait to see the next update.:D

[SolidSnakexxx]

the armor form's really beautiful. I can see already that this character's going to be one charming and cool. :cool: :tu:

[gang]

nice work man

[maxinkuk]

Wow! Very impressive work, and a very good story too.

[DAnconia]

Looking great so far. Keep it up!

[jp_smith]

Body sculpt is looking great Jeff. :tu: :tu:

[zeke3d]

nice!

[Fess]

Sweet! Looking forward for more!

[aiman]

Indeed, It is very pretty. Good Luck and Happy new year.

[cmoffitt]

Whoa! That's looking amazing, Jeff! Nice clean lines, beautiful anatomy and well thought out design details on the suit. I gotta catch up.

[Seavannah]

her clothes look soo real already. Keep it up.

[skullbeast]

Great work so far! :tu: :tu:

[MindFX]

WOW!!! The costume is looking pretty great... nice concept.

[MindFX]

Just wanna add one more thing... She might have trouble running cause of those blades on her boots; unless, they are retractable.

[Firebert]

Lookin' good Red. I really like the torso body armor, and per usual, you're a pro at gloves.:D

[rasmusW]

hey jeff!

glad to see you entered. you are always a garante for very strong models.
really beautiful model. her costume is looking very promising.
can't wait to see her posed and all.

-r

[mariofurtado]

Hey, looking good.
Looking forward for her wings. :cool:

[KiVanDi]

It's look realy cool! :tu: Want see more

[gabo1991]

looking good jeff. keep it going.

[Y/Haüss]

Nice Model... very very well done!!!

[richiewu1986]

the costume looks great, I really like it!

[Flack]

The costume looks very nice, I'll have to agree with MindFX about the talons/blades on the boots, they seem like it would make it hard to run and walk.

[Drakelot]

Looking good ... xcellent detail on the bodysuit

[cmoffitt]

I KNOW you have updates to post. Stop holding out on us, Red! Show us the goods! ;)

[luis2008]

I think this is my favorite. I agree with cmoffitt. we know you have an update... dish it out already.

[threetails]

that suit is coming along well, i like the propotions and smoothness of it, well done.

[jp_smith]

Red, it's been like a week man, I'm impatient, let's see the hotness! :D

[sazar26]

friggn awsome job so far I like how she is all ready looking realistic and all with her clothes, I'm waiting for that update as well bro :tu: :tu:

[Red Republik]

sorry it has taken me so long to update or reply.

thanks Gohanf22, Solidsnakexxx, gang, maxinkuk, DAnconia, jp_smith, zeke3d, Fess, aiman, cmoffitt, Seavannah, skullbeast, MindFx, Firerbert, abyss103, mariofurtabo, KivanDi, gabo1991, Y/Hauss, richiewu1986, Flack, Drakelot, luis2008, threetails and sazar26...whew lots of names to type.

here is the update. the hair is still incredibly temp. i'm still not sure about the boot either. don't mind the wing-nubs on her back. that will all be covered up by the wings.

jm_sparrow.jpg

[MINTY]

Really great work. I love the costume and the proportions of the character really look good. Top stuff!:tu: :D

[Gohanf22]

red im liking how your sparrow is turning out. i do agree on the boots. the boots dont have that look as like a bird that much yet. maybe make them a little more pointier and that may do it. keep up the good work. :D

[SolidSnakexxx]

Wow...this is by far one of the best female Heroes here. Love adjustments to the shoes..and her facial addition is very..beautiful :tu: :tu:

[Gohanf22]

i have to agree with solid. this is one of the best female heroes here. way better than mine I can say. then again, i do have a handicap so thats probably why mine isn't all that great. :lol:

[adroit.jr]

woooooooo. very beautiful, love it.:tu:

[Lucky_1]

she looks so sweet and great job on her suit.

Keep it up !

[Firebert]

Gosh damn it is about time!
Legs, awesome (except for the knee guard).
Torso, awesome.
Finger tips to elbow, awesome.
Boot, ah, scary. Not a fan of the tip of the boot. I can see how they take the resemblance of a birds foot, but the front of that boot hinders the form there really bad. Either give her bird feet, which I would not recommend, or reshape the boot so it isn't so platform. Think about the agility she is supposed to have, and those boots are a complete contradiction to that. If anything I would say make her barefoot, so it is easier for her to perch on buildings and such.
I really like the shoulder pads, and the way the armor is layered up is spectacular!

[Captain Sensible]

Wow! Really nice work on her outfit. My only crit (other than the boots) is that the feathery pattern should be present in her lower half too somewhere. Maybe you could incorporate it into the knee pads. Anyway it's good to see more on this one. I really wanna see the end result!!! :tu:

[luis2008]

nice! its about time ;) its looking great. i like the boots better than the starting ones. i was going to say something but i figured youd catch it. and you did :D

[askue]

i hate the boots :td:

[animastur]

I like the sketch and history. Maybe she could be the girlfriend of my heroe...
;)

[goldo_O]

Very constructive post Askue :rolleyes:
Very good work RedRepublik, she is looking very nice. The face might be temporary but she looks very younger than on your sketch, is it intentional?
I hope to see more frequent updates from you.

[Red Republik]

Minty: thanks
Gohanf22: thanks. as for the boots, this is the third iteration, and they might just be getting worse each time
Solidsnakexx: thanks
adroit.jr: thanks
Lucky_1:thanks
Firerbert: i really don't want to do toes :confused:
Captain Sensible: good point about the feathery pattern. i will try to work that in
luis2008: thanks
askue: point taken
animastur: lol
goldo_o: i was trying to make her look 19-20ish, but with the hair(which is still temp) she looks younger doesn't she?

so does everyone hate the whole boot, or just the foot part? here is a quick change to make the bottom part more "normal."
boot.jpg

[jp_smith]

Red, I think you shouldn't just give regular boots. I think they should look talon-like in some way, that's part of her whole concept, otherwise she's just a chick with wings. maybe she has two kicking blades that extend from the toe of the boot that she can use in combat and a spur on the heel? You could carry the theme through to the gloves, maybe she has curving claws built into the forefinger, index finger and thumb? I also think, if you have her in a flying pose, (and because she's got wings that would make sense) you should go for a flowing wind-blown billowing hair look. What do you think? She's looking great man! :tu: :tu:

[pepe48]

Well... The boots look fine, but I think they don't fit the character. They're not birdlike at all, even with talons, I suppose. Maybe a simpler design, with forms more alongated, like the feather-like stuff on the belt... I don't know. Just a thought... Keep going 'cause its looking really cool!!! :tu:

[Gohanf22]

i agree with jp. they should look pointy at the end. not like you had before which was dull but like a sharp point, like talons as jp said. i think they should be like that.:D

ps. - your doing one hell of a job. i wish i had your talent.

[Moni-Poroni]

Red Republik this is looking awesome :tu: :tu:
I love her dress, her hair and especially her face...
really cute:)
Kind regards

[KiVanDi]

Very beautiful character, excellent work.

[Firebert]

I love the legs and shins... don't get rid of those! I think most people are just thrown off by the foot portion of the whole boot.

JP makes some good points, and I know how toes make all of us feel, especially on personal time budgets like these competitions. Create effective designed pieces that are moderately easy to model with little time consumption. I stand firm on the concept of bare feet. I think that adds more to her character than any shoe, boot, sandle, or crazy mechanism ever could. Just simple feet that are extremely dirty. Maybe they are slightly deformed, like closer to gorilla feet, or the kind from Aeon Flux (those were actually quazi silly on screen)... I dunno, just throwin' ideas out there, but I really think the character would be far more successful and complete with bare feet.

Her costume as a whole already portrays the bird like curves and angles to mold with her name. More importantly, feet are essential for a bird's basic survival. No mere boot will work here for the design. You'll either have to design some really crazy boot and go through fifty concepts to find something that is kind of going to work, or keep it entirely simple and basic and true to the functionality aspects of character design.

Not trying to be an arse, but wanted to just put out my position.

[*sparks]

I definitely like the high heel talon look of the boot. Make the part where it touches the ground flat so she can walk around but have blades that stick out from the toes, perhaps something with a hinge so they can flip up when not in use..like a cats retractable claws

[SolidSnakexxx]

Red Republik, the new shoe design looks nice. But I think the high heel version looks much sleeker....but again this is your choice :) Either one, the model looks amazingly beautiful :tu:

[wethand]

WOW!!! i love this one already!!! i love this sculpting style!!!

[zeke3d]

as for the boots, somewhere in the middle? I like morphtarget for just this kind of thing in zbrush, feel like you took something too far or lost some of the magic you had in the model you had before, just do a MT 50% of the way. even then, nice work red republic.

[digichu]

I really like how clean your details are, good job man.

If I can put my 2 cents on the boots, I would say I like the second design way better then others, it looks more streamlined and has more "flow"; works really well with the subject.

[Webhead]

Nice character. I agree with zeke3D: Why can't you do something in between both shoe designs? Give her talons on the front of the boot, but them make less bulky, and more decorative than functional.

[askue]

better on the boots :tu:


boots1.jpg boots2.jpg

start with what works, don't spend time trying to reinvent the wheel.
Cheers

[*Light*]

I gotta say this is my favourite so far, not only because the model is amazing, but the story is very powerful! I was suprised how much I enjoyed that short story. :)

If this was a movie or a tv show it would have plenty of space for story, all the things like how she would try to live her life when she is so different to everyone else, how she starts to rethink her future, and the effects of this. The concept of love. What is love? the only person that has loved her, she has killed. How she reacts to a man she thinks she's falling in love with. etc etc.

Keep it up!

If your still making your mind up about the boots, here's an idea that might help. Her boots reminded me of Raiden from MGS4. Check out his boots, it could help.

Here.

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Keep it up!

[BARON_3D]

Great design very nice work !!! :tu: :tu: :tu:
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Sea Creature (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showthread.php?t=66002&page=2)

[rasmusW]

hey jeff!

very nice update. she looks cute.
small crit, nitpicking, really and i'm not really sure still. i think the hands look a little too masculine for her. think it's because they are a tad too broad over the palm.
looking forward for your next update.

-r

[Red Republik]

jp_smith: i agree. i have something in mind for the boots
pepe48: thanks for the info
Gohanf22: thanks
Moni-Poroni: thanks
KiVanDi: thank you
Firerbert: good analysis
*sparks: hopefully you will dig the next iteration
Solidsnakexxx:thanks
wethand:thanks.
zeke3d: that's kind of what i have in mind
digichu: thanks
webhead: i'm on it
askue: good advice
*light*: thanks for the reference. i never played MGS4(don't have a ps3) but i think the art is awesome. this is a great character, and i see some cool things from it that i might be able to incorporate
Baron_3d: thanks
abyss103: agreed. i think i will do a major pass on the hands when i pose her.

more updates soon

[VitorFerreira]

Damn, I love the face and the overall flow of the model. Very nice so far!

[Mysfyt]

You've really got a striking design going there. :tu: The costume has a nice flow overall.

I actually like the boots, although part of me wants that heel spike to be more talon-like.

[Red Republik]

here are some pose ideas. they are all variations on the same pose, but do you guys have a preference? or do you not like any of them?
sparrow_poses.jpg

[Moni-Poroni]

I vote for A or B... because ther isn´t that much action in pose c as it could be
:) I like the lightness of the other poses.. she looks like she´s having fun to play with the villain

really amazing work so far!

[pitchepuck]

to ask for the favorite pose is very clever ;)
mh... well, I think the three poses vere all very similar. for me they have to get all more energy... the shoulder is too static. I would put more movement in it. more rotation. and the leg positions seems not stable to me... but I´m shure you will get the right pose for her. the model is nice. very clean scupting... I like it more rough... but this is your style.
the face is sweet... maybe a bit too perfect?
nice work :tu:

[jp_smith]

Can i ask why you aren't doing any flying poses?

[Red Republik]

"Can i ask why you aren't doing any flying poses?"


i have been trying to think about how to do that with the base that it has to be on

[VABG]

I'd like to see C with the legs of B with the wrist in a more rightward angle (from her perspective) but with the sword in the current angle of C (obviously slightly different position).

But that's just me.

EDIT: And her left hand slightly more angled upwards.

[Gohanf22]

red if i had a choice it would be C but truth be told i can't tell a difference. i also believe as well that the shoulder isn't moving enough. too static. it needs to have more motion in it to get your point across. other than that your doing one heck of a job. keep it up.:D :tu:

[Firebert]

B

boots look tight with the toe split. nice work.

[digichu]

For some reason I like pose C,
I like that her left hand is higher, feels like she's on guard and ready to block an attack or something, has more anticipation.

[goldo_O]

I like C because she has a nicer haircut :D... (and a more dynamic pose imo).

[gregoconn]

I really like the upper half of the body, I don't really like how you have her legs placed though. I'd love to see her in a pose something like this. (see image) standing on one leg with her right leg bed and twisted across her body, he right arm fully extended with her left arm coming across her body.

sparrow_poses.jpg (javascript:zb_insimg('122326','sparrow_poses.jpg',1,0))

(I hope this image portrays what I mean, only had a quick min to mock it up.)

I'm really loving your model and would love to know how you get the really nice edges on her body suit this is something I still can't master.

Best of luck hope this is a help

[SolidSnakexxx]

Hi Red Republik, My favourite is C pose as she looks so elegant in that pose. Amazing model too :tu: :tu:

[- FoOD -]

looking sweet but I might try crossing her arm with the sword across the body ?
and i like pose C

[jp_smith]

Jeff, here's an example of how the flying pose could be handled with a base....


Angel St1.jpg

[jp_smith]

And another....


Bowen Designs Marvel Storm White Costume Statue.jpg

[KiVanDi]

I think that the pose С is a best.

[SOLcreator]

Great work so far! Nothing to suggest, just giving a :tu:


- SOL

[wethand]

woah, thats what i call a progress!! very nice! like it very much!
if the vote didn't end until now, i would like to vote for pose c!

nice

[Red Republik]

here is a flying pose. what do you guys think? flying or standing?
sparrow_pose2.jpg

[digichu]

I vote for standing.

[cmoffitt]

I vote having her running off the peak of a cliff or building with her chest out, head down and arms straight back, swords extended behind her with one knee up in front of her and the other leg extended back like she's lifting off into flight. Looks badass, Jeff. Can't wait to see those wings.

[Firebert]

Flying with the wings billowed up behind her and spread at the tips. Standing would be effective still, but flying will be more powerful.

[Gohanf22]

i vote for standing on ground with wings open. i really dont think the flying one you have there isnt that showy. i do think with the wings open on the ground would be really cool. all in all. i love your model.:D :tu:

[jp_smith]

Jeff, I used a female base mesh of mine and some old assets to cobble this together, I didn't pose the hands because it would have taken too long but I think you get the idea. What do you think about this or something similar for a flying pose?

Jason

sparrow_pose.jpg

[Gohanf22]

oooooooooo.... i like that pose you made jp. that would definitely be cool for sparrow. nice going. i bet red will like that.;)

[Moni-Poroni]

This is very impressive... I love the new pose..the swords and of course the wings.
Really amazing work!

[Red Republik]

jp_smith: thanks for putting in such effort to get your point across. i like the pose. meanwhile, i was trying out one more thing. what do you guys think of this one. i envision her slidding down a tiled chinese rooftop, like she just landed on it.
sparrow_pose3.jpg

[jp_smith]

That's cool, the left leg seems a little awkward though, and I'd think she'd have her arms out more for balance. :)

[Captain Sensible]

I agree with JP. I really like the second pose but her limbs would need to be splayed out more for balance and her torso leaning slightly forward.

Lookin damn good though!

[petekasim]

Exquisite work on her costume! :tu:


I really like that final pose, definately adds interest to have her interact with the roof's sloping surface, I think you're onto a winner :)

Good luck to you, this is looking excellent so far

[Gohanf22]

that could be doable. i like the idea of a chinese rooftop. very innovative.;) keep up the good work red.:D

[Firebert]

Yes, the rooftop idea sound badass! Go with that and it is a win win for everyone, standing, yet flying blah blah blah:D

[threetails]

like the last one theme alot, she look great.

[gregoconn]

This pose is looking much nicer. I agree that it needs a little tweeking but I really like the feel of it.

[Etcher]

Beautiful! :tu: !

[Gohanf22]

doing a good job red. :D

[Finners]

The new pose is a cool idea and this sculpt looks great! I think the head looks a bit relaxed at the moment, should maybe be rotated to be more in line with the action line of the body, although thats if she's about to attack people below her I guess. You could have a wake of tiles breaking off where she slid down, that would be cool

[SolidSnakexxx]

Oh, Red Republik, I like the swooping down pose you have so far...Looking quite strong and very....elegant. :o

[Red Republik]

i am working on refining the pose now. the wings are stand-in. i am still trying to figure out what to do with her left arm.
jm_sparrow01.jpg
jm_sparrow02.jpg
jm_sparrow03.jpg

[jp_smith]

The hair is looking fantastic Jeff. :) I think the wings might need to be a bit bigger, they seem a tad small to support her body size in flight.

[Captain Sensible]

She is looking really cool. I think she might benefit from a pose similar to this though -

Sword Pose.jpg

Or with the sword in the leading hand and the other arm bent up and forwards similar to a fencer.

[pitchepuck]

oh no... I had the same idea with the japanese symbols :confused: I hope this is no problem for anyone , when I use symbols too...
the pose is real nice :tu:

[Hamilcar]

Looks great! I think this pose works well with the wings :tu: :tu:

[wethand]

GREEAAT!!! love it!!!
i love women, i love angels, i love bladelike wapons combined with futuristic costumes...

i just LOVE your work!!!!! and the wings look awesome! nice!!

this is definitely one of my favorites!!! just, because its angel-like.

[Firebert]

I know this is late and probably totally gay, but looking at it now, I think bow and arrows would be more suited as a primary weapon. Maybe sword as secondary. Just a thought.

[Gohanf22]

nice pose red. im loving the hair alot. its very flowing. i do also think the wings are too small. may need to enlarge them a bit. good job. :D

[KiVanDi]

Nice work, hands look really great, torso must be worked on.

Very elegant pose, and nice hair style, very much it to be pleasant to me.
I think that her winds most be bigger, two are three times.

[Red Republik]

thanks for the feedback. the wings are something i am going to work on soon. I tried bringing her left arm up and giving her another sword (sorry firerbert, no bow and arrow).i didn't bother posing her left hand, until i figure out if i like the new pose or not.
jm_sparrow04.jpg

[Audiodoc]

I think it would look cooler if you brought her left arm back down and gave her a dagger in that hand, now that would look awesome :D

[Audiodoc]

Also what material is that you using, and how did you change her hands from mitten hands to fully sculpted ones?

[threetails]

really well done, that pose is great, nice to see working your way through all the gear, she looks wonderful.

[Gohanf22]

looking good red. i think this pose looks cooler than the last one you had. maybe drop the left arm down a bit like audiodoc said. may look cooler. keep up the good work. :D

[SolidSnakexxx]

Awesome pose update, Red Republik. This is such a beautiful and gracful heroine. :o

[maxinkuk]

This is a great pose.:tu::tu: She flows very naturally. I envisage wings positioned at the highest behind her, touching each other and not spread apart. There may be better solutions than what I feel of course.

[Harmonic]

Looking fantastic! Just get that arm sorted out and it will be near perfect. I think you could go a lot of different directions with the arm and it will work, but that one isnt quite it.
I love the way you are handling the hair.

[skullbeast]

Looks great! You may want to point or angle the blades at her line of sight to reinforce the directional lines. :tu: :tu: :cool:

[jarlaxle00]

Wow she's beautiful, a very elegant and respectful treatment of a lovely female. :tu: :tu:

[KrakenCMT]

Sparrow is looking great! Lots of dynamic lines in her pose.

[wethand]

oh i love her!!! top sculpt!!!

[Firebert]

thanks for the feedback. the wings are something i am going to work on soon. I tried bringing her left arm up and giving her another sword (sorry firerbert, no bow and arrow).i didn't bother posing her left hand, until i figure out if i like the new pose or not.you wanker.
the hair looks damn killer man and a really nice expression as well!
so is she still sliding down a rooftop?
so how are you posing her? topo master? is it all on its own layer? what kind of texturing do you have in mind? i'm gonna ask fifteen hundred questions?

[electricCAT]

I really like that suit.

[Etcher]

Great pose! :tu: !

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[gordon-v]

I really dig your style! nice and clean! I would rotate the sword. so that the blade faces upwards on the right sword!

[Red Republik]

hey guys. thanks for all the support. unfortunately, i am dropping out. last friday, microsoft shut down Ensemble Studios, even though we were profitable, and just finished the highly anticipated Halo Wars. now i must devote my time to finding new means of income. i really had fun doing the challenge, and i wish everyone the best of luck. i leave you with one final image:
finalwip.jpg


jeff

[MrHappy]

That is a real shame... good luck with the job hunt, with skills like these I'm sure you will be up and running again in no time. Just keep your chin up

[threetails]

No! im so sorry that you're work has made that decision. i would encourage you to stay in and take it as far as you can. i have found it quite a cool pc.
best of luck in the search for work. with quality work like this i can't believe it will be very long before your at it again.

[DAnconia]

Man that is a damn shame. I hope when i get into the industry that it isnt as volatile.

Sorry to see you go.

[bryzol]

Oh no! Your character is one of my favorites! Meybe you will find a bit of time to finish it, it's only one week to deadline. With your abbilities and experience you will find job within one day! Good luck man!

[Disco Stu]

Well watcha wanna do.
I was already wondering how an economy crisis would hit something
as "useless" as the entertainement industry.
Lets hope this was just a random decision by microsoft and not the start
of a big dying.
Anyhow you will fond work you have great works :) :tu:

[electricCAT]

Good Luck. With your skills you shouldn't have too much trouble.

[SolidSnakexxx]

Oh...no I was anticipating this piece since the conception. However I'm certain with your skill set, you will succeed.

[pitchepuck]

I heard about this. I´m sorry. EA is down too.

[Captain Sensible]

Hey, that really sucks! Hopefully you will find something soon. Sorry to see such a great character go from this contest too. Good luck in your search :)

[Derek Frenzo]

Really liked how this character was shaping up. Sorry about your woes.

[maxinkuk]

Gosh, that's bad news, sorry to hear. But you've done so much work already. Are you sure that the bad news haven't made you take a rush decision? After all you're not far away from finishing.

[Etcher]

I'm sorry to hear that. Hope you find a new job fast.

I still hope you'll finish the sculpt... :cry: .

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[Webhead]

I really liked this character. Sorry you had to drop out. Hope things work out for you in this very tough economy.

[zeke3d]

I wish you best of luck in your search red republic, its scary but I know you'll land something sweet.

[JEQ]

Oh man what a bummer! Your piece is beautiful, it's so sad it won't make it to the end. Best of luck in getting a new job!

[wethand]

oh man!!!

i'm very sorry! this piece is awesome!
hope you find something, that fits you!

best wishes!!!