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gb2k In reply to Wom-bat [2012-09-25 20:50:38 +0000 UTC]

The cards were drawn as thumbnails first, then scanned. I then created a clean version of the border, and then transferred each of the initial character sketches onto the template, and then light boxed the finished layouts onto the blank cards, where I did the final clean pencils and inks, so each border on the card still has differences. The whole process, thumbnails and pencils, will be in the Rough Draft Ultimatum sketchbook.

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Wom-bat In reply to gb2k [2012-09-25 21:36:30 +0000 UTC]

I suspected there might be a lightbox involved, thank you

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gb2k In reply to Wom-bat [2012-09-25 23:00:50 +0000 UTC]

It's definitely one of the tools most traditional artists use, if not a projector or some way of method of transferring roughs / thumbnails to the final piece.

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Wom-bat In reply to gb2k [2012-09-26 00:48:40 +0000 UTC]

I've used them, but I usually just go start to finish on the same piece of paper. Still, something to look into.

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gb2k In reply to Wom-bat [2012-09-26 01:41:05 +0000 UTC]

Well, only look into it if it's a tool you really think you'd need. You seem to be more of a digital-colorist, so it not be necessary. Since I'm traditional-only at the moment, it's a vital tool if there are compositions need consistency, and to have a backup/transfer option in the event of any errors/mistakes. It's just a tool, based on your purpose. If I could get my hands on a Cintiq and got into digital coloring, I know I wouldn't be really using as many traditional tools as I do now!

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Wom-bat In reply to gb2k [2012-09-26 03:06:02 +0000 UTC]

At this point if I got one, it would be a cheap one. And I do have a clear clipboard, just in case.

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gb2k In reply to Wom-bat [2012-09-26 03:43:13 +0000 UTC]

I use the 10"x12" -> [link]

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Wom-bat In reply to gb2k [2012-09-26 16:37:58 +0000 UTC]

Very cool, thanks for the link.

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gb2k In reply to Rovien [2012-09-25 23:03:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! The design/layout is heavily based on/inspired by the Bioshock and Bioshock 2 trophies/achievements

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gb2k In reply to AndreRaj [2012-09-24 03:03:44 +0000 UTC]

Since he's not really a character as much as a device for the FPS format, the story really following the same suit as most other next-gen platform games, wherein the first 'goal' is eliminated and the gameplay extended because the protagonist has been backstabbed and has new revelations, and now there's a new true boss. It's gotten pretty textbook - even the Warhammer game, Dead Space, even the AvP Marine campaign..

Sorry.. kinda strayed .. *but* Jack is on Andrew Ryan's card

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RogueWriter3201 In reply to AndreRaj [2012-09-24 02:59:42 +0000 UTC]

Likely it has to do with the fact that Jack is meant to represent the player, yet he's not a lead game character in the same vein as, say, Shepard or Etzio and so on. Strangely, he's the least popular character despite being so critical to the plot. He has, perhaps, four lines in the entire game. Usually when folks want art for the game, they want the big players. However, since this is the first set of 9 (says so in the description), good chance gb will save Jack for last. Personally, I'm hoping for Tenenbaum in the next set. That's one Hot Nazi damaged scientist

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gb2k In reply to RogueWriter3201 [2012-09-24 03:15:28 +0000 UTC]

It's just this set of 9 Tho I am considering a 'Cult of Rapture' set of the multiplayer characters with more Rapture backdrops like Point Prometheus and Neptune's Bounty

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The-Patchman In reply to gb2k [2012-09-24 22:17:33 +0000 UTC]

Oh those would be cool! Will you do cards for minor characters like Tenenbaum, Sinclair, and Steinman?

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theEyZmaster In reply to gb2k [2012-09-24 07:56:36 +0000 UTC]

Will you also do some Bioshock Infinite ones? Well, I mean, at least Elizabeth?

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gb2k In reply to theEyZmaster [2012-09-24 16:48:34 +0000 UTC]

Maybe - we'll see how the game is first!

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theEyZmaster In reply to gb2k [2012-09-24 17:18:44 +0000 UTC]

Yeah
But I'm already loving her chara-design!

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gb2k In reply to theEyZmaster [2012-09-24 18:00:13 +0000 UTC]

I'm definitely looking forward to it - I just really hope the story/characters don't make it a groan-fest like Grace Holloway's constant race card in Pauper's Drop XD

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RogueWriter3201 In reply to gb2k [2012-09-24 04:17:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow. Guess my brain wasn't functioning on that one. Thought...yeah. Still, great piece.

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gb2k In reply to RogueWriter3201 [2012-09-24 04:31:33 +0000 UTC]

But you are right, it was hard to decide who made the cut, like Gil Alexander in the tank, Sinclair and Dr Steinman

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