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thedude255 — DU Challenge December: 1# Centauri

Published: 2013-12-04 00:47:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 4288; Favourites: 47; Downloads: 73
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Description Here is my first entrant for this month's DU challenge. I was hoping to get an entry in for last month's challenge but I honestly just didn't really have the time to do so. Luckily I think I can manage this one as it is stand alone images, so I hope some of these make up for not making the last months challenge and also the entire lack of posting that has been done.

So my first chosen character for this challenge is Kostmeyer's new intergalactic character... Centauri! I chose her because of a few reasons. I think the first being to see how far I could test my current abilities with Daz3d. I took one look at this character and simply stated it was beyond me, but as of recently I've managed to find out a few extra things about the software I use, and as such it's opened up more possibilities for making characters. It's not spot on as you can see, and given my limitations I will rarely ever hit the mark on character designs, but I think its easily recognizable as Centauri at the very least, so for certain characters I can always edge closer and closer to their true design. This has certainly been one of my most challenging little projects, and hence, since it was DU, I though why not? It's been testing my capabilities from the start so this month should be no exception, so I just went for it in the end

The second reason obviously being that Centauri herself seems like an interesting character. At first I thought she was similar to Vigil in design, but after working on her I can say that its very different and unique. She's one of the newer characters to arrive at DU, so I can't completely judge her character yet, but she seems to be a lot more approachable then Kostmeyer's Vigil and might actually be able to play along with others when the next great peril knocks on our doorstep. The good thing about her is that there is so much possibilities for her, given she has no memory of her past identity, and also that she has been serving decades in the universe fighting perils we probably can't even begin to understand. I'm wondering if or when the Centauri league might start to show their faces in the DU given their connection to the Centauri of our earth I'm also wondering what she will remember of Jamie Jones if she starts to get her memories back.

For now though, here is a picture of Centauri fighting off an unseen tentacle ridden foe! Looks like there's a lot of them, but I think this gal' has it all under control.

Anywayz... that's one down... potentially 4 to go. I'll be having a look through the roster and what not and see who takes my fancy next Hope you guys like this one, it's as close to Centauri I'm gonna' get!



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Comments: 14

mja42x [2013-12-04 13:57:03 +0000 UTC]

She came out great!

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thedude255 In reply to mja42x [2013-12-04 22:50:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Branded-Curse [2013-12-04 05:04:19 +0000 UTC]

Ah, you picked the same character for your first fan art image, that I planned on using
Absolutely outstanding take on her.

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thedude255 In reply to Branded-Curse [2013-12-04 22:50:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! It pains me that I can pull off something like this, but still can't do anything about Rufus' coat or the new look MAT has It's just odd how I can do some things and not others.

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Branded-Curse In reply to thedude255 [2013-12-05 19:03:38 +0000 UTC]

Well, Rufus' coat is a bit special, maybe too special.
And M.A.T.'s new outfit can be made with the G.I. Joe Real American Heroes DAZ update
In all seriousness, it doesn't matter.
There are so many things that you can do with DAZ, it is likely you could even create improved outfits for my characters.

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Kostmeyer [2013-12-04 01:00:46 +0000 UTC]

This is fantastic! I think you've done a great job recreating Centauri. Given the limitations of the programme it becomes more about finding something that reflects the key features or the spirit of the character, rather than slavishly copying every detail, and I think that's what you've managed so successfully here. It might not be identical, but it looks right. Interesting points about her role in the DU. Vigil was never a good fit because each time she showed up there had to be a really good reason why she would bother to team up with someone - she wouldn't ever do it by choice! Centauri will probably end up being more of a team player - but time will tell!

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thedude255 In reply to Kostmeyer [2013-12-04 22:52:31 +0000 UTC]

Well it's all I can do really. When I know I can't get the image right I have to try and settle with the best I can, and going with something that at least reflects the character is the next best thing. I think I've only ever had one complaint when I made a character so far and that was years ago, so thankfully I've being doing something right these past few years. I'm just glad I havn't quite broke that trend just yet with this one. Very glad you like this rendition of your character.

Cheers for the and comment.

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Kostmeyer In reply to thedude255 [2013-12-04 22:57:05 +0000 UTC]

No problem - We seem to be talking a lot about the limitations of the programme but of course there are some great advantages of it too! Centauri looks great

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Latroma [2013-12-04 01:00:39 +0000 UTC]

Oh ho!  I see I wasn't the only one who felt like the new girl needed fanart!  I think you did a good job within the limits of what yo have for DAZ.  I really think you did well with the basic structure of the outfit for one.


And forgive me, but I'm pleased with the first choice of peril.  But you know me, I like tentacles.

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thedude255 In reply to Latroma [2013-12-04 22:49:29 +0000 UTC]

One could argue it is only peril if the girl is in trouble... and from the looks of things, I think Centauri has control of the situation... well at least I think she has control of the situation O_O

Thanks for the kind comment

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Latroma In reply to thedude255 [2013-12-05 03:55:23 +0000 UTC]

^_^ hehehe, she certainly seems in control at least a little.

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Lecter-the-Mu [2013-12-04 00:58:01 +0000 UTC]

She certainly has made an impact in a relatively short time

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thedude255 In reply to Lecter-the-Mu [2013-12-04 00:59:35 +0000 UTC]

I'm hoping the same thing occurs to an actual new second character I have in the works XD Probably won't though

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Lecter-the-Mu In reply to thedude255 [2013-12-04 01:07:54 +0000 UTC]

You never know

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