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Well done.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6pq4oKI5b1qb6t6wo1_500.jpg
No, his costume looks more like something the Scarlet Pimpernel would wear with a bit of three muskateers thrown in for extra flair. I honestly don't see anything very V in it (I blame the fact that you used a Masquerede mask).
Here are two images that the Scarlet Pimpernel wore
http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/web/bjsimmons/premieres/images/713/713_1.jpg
http://john-flynn.com/costumes/sp3.jpg
That is why I think your hero looks more like the Scarlet Pimpernel than V.
For the record, yes I am that same MadDemon64, but I had my reasons to criticize said toon. Why you can't understand said reasons is beyond me, but they are valid reasons, despite your preconceived notions on what constitutes good and bad criticisms.
As for ulteriour motives, mine was to COMPLIMENT you on your design, but say that instead of seeing V, I see the Scarlet Pimpernel. If you had bothered to read past the first sentence, you would have cought that. I have not criticized you in any way, which makes me question why you think my criticisms of said "power armor" toon are baseless or without proof, as you can't even tell the difference between a two sentence complment and a several paragraph criticism.
Also, just because an avatar looks random, doesn't mean that they are. I actually put a lot of thought into the design, and change her every so often to show that she is progressing through super-herodom. She first started out in street clothes, which consisted of a biker jacket and cargo pants. She then moved onto less bulky cothes for a change of pace (plus she felt they were slowing her down), and then she finally made her first super hero costume. She has since added to it trophies from defeated enemies, specifically Qliphothic bracers/shoulderpads and the Jewel of Edom (plus a spiked belt for street clothes which she usually wears. Putting on the costume is a sign of her getting serious).
As you have asked, I have constructive criticism: look over a person's post carefully before responding so you don't miss the meaning of it and look like an a**.
P.S. I used the same definition of homage as you did.
All in all excellent costume.
However, please tell me he has the Swinging travel power because that would complete the look.
I had completely forgotten to ask about what travel power he has, but yes, that does seem to suit him (hopefully though when we get vehicles, they will add horses, because this hero + horse = awesome).
Thanks Aristarchos, and yes he has swinging. I couldn't have given him anything else
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Mmmm just picked up noises about Forum closing down and region bans? Kinda scary :S
Is Canada in the middle of it? And... What is that??? If I do a wide search on the internet it redirect me to Region Banks and not Bans.
Anyway... Hoping for the best. It is rare not to like your costumes Millenium Guardian. So in case that ban, those new account protection, that Cryptic merging into PWE, keep many players apart and we get unlucky.
So you'd see me comment before forum goes "Pouf"! ^^
I wish you the best, not just online, and to share with most.
Not to you, but to me they do. He is what I see in your character, not V. If you don't like it, then too bad, as I am permitted to voice my opinions.
You will be okay PAL, there is no ban in Canada and there is no ban here in Scotland either. So we'll still see each other around. It's a damn shame for those in the banned areas, particularly those that have paid out money for this game.
Are you this hostile to everyone who compliments you? Just curious.
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You would be the first. Of course you are also the first person I ever met who read a compliment and viewed it as a criticism and verbally attacked me for it.
This is, however, becoming a pattern for yourself. This is twice now. Perhaps, some self reflection on how this continues to keep happening is in order.
Thank you for noticing this sockmunkey.
I like your design. The way you put the fancy mustache over the toy face to get the Guy Fawkes mask look is brilliant. Awesome job
Sorry, but there is no pattern, and this is the ONLY time that this has happened. The "other" time that you think it happened was not a compliment that was mistaken for criticism, it was straight up criticism. I am terribly sorry, but both you and milleniumguardian are seeing patterns where none exist.
Thank you very much. I like your celtic warrior Andraste. I'm from "north of the wall" myself:D
Sooo, that's a no on self reflection. Pity.
Sorry, but milleniumwarrior here needs self reflection, not me. After all, I was the one who complimented him, and HE was the one who snapped at me, thinking I criticised him (plus, if he couldn't stand criticism, he shouldn't have asked for people's opinions).
Demon, your "Well done" in your initial post did read rather sarcastically and is the source of the misunderstanding
Guardian, like he said, it IS a misunderstanding and he wasn't trying to suggest it was bad.
Can we play nice? For me? *puppy dog eyes*
Edited for... well. Past tense.
Fine fine, I'll do it for you on one condition.
Galtoid the Infallible makes cookies for us.
Make it mind control serum that only affects Grondlings and we have a deal.
That being said, I think you got way too defensive off the bat. MadDemon's comment, although it may have come off sarcastically, seemed like a compliment to me. Maybe because of his/her comments in another thread.
Unfortunately, I see too many people get defensive about their costumes. I get it, but it's not needed. I've grown so tired of people complaining at a costume contest because they didn't get picked. That their costume was CLEARLY the best.
We make these characters, their costumes, based on our own tastes. Not everybody else is going to like them. When we go to costume contests or post them here on the forums, we put ourselves "on the line" to be judged by other peoples subjective opinions. I don't think others should go around and say "oh your costume is ugly" and such. That is just rude, but on the other hand, it's the internet so take negativity with a grain of salt. But truly constructive criticism never hurt anybody.
As far as Swashbuckler's new costume, I think it was well done in what you were going for. I think his costume you had used in your old avatar is the best though. That's my personal taste.
Hi Benevon, first off, I'd like to say that I respect you and often read your posts. I don't expect everyone to love my costume designs. I just wanted to share the look I discovered and always welcome CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. I just felt that the comments from a particular poster were not at all constructive and that there seemed to be some agenda there that I was not privy to, particularly after seeing exactly the same behaviour from said person on another similar thread. The sarcasm you noticed was also felt by myself and a couple of other posters.
This is the only the second mmo I have played (first was CoH and that wasn't for long). And as such, this is the first time I have really frequented any forum on the internet. It has been a steep learning curve. I am constantly shocked and annoyed at some peoples behaviour when hidden behind the anonymity of the internet. I will, in the future, carry whole sacks of salt with me.
I tried to put a stop to all this yesterday by editing/removing most of my posts when I considered that it had all gone too far.
I appreciate your post and also that of Sprawler. See you in game guys.