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The contest prize for the Franchise Remix Contest.---
As the Remix Champion, KaeMcSpadden got to choose the Subject and Theme here, as well as contribute some ideas throughout the process. So credit to her for maestro-ing this remix.
Such an exciting thing to work on! Not only are these two franchises totally new to me, but I also stretched the style a bit to signify that it's an exception from the main, numbered series. Finding references for the particular period, region and lifestyle that Jade represents was quite an adventure - especially when trying to figure out how to interpret her staff. But I managed to include a few easter-eggs (even getting the Iris Network logo in there twice). Though, the absolute most fun was when stepping into Guillermo Del Toro's design style for Pey'j - it's like a style that encourages you to only be bold.
Here's the narrative behind this piece, written by Kae herself:
Jade's home world is protected by the Alpha Sections, but as they grew in power, they enforced a Fascist regime. Jade is a photographer who protects orphans whose families were taken away by the Alpha Sections, as a way to cope with the responsibility of acting as a mother figure and the effects of the regime, Jade imagines Pey'j and other fantasy creatures, as imaginary friends. After becoming suspicious of the Alpha Sections, Jade joins the resistance group called IRIS, to overthrow the regime. While on missions, Jade imagines Pey'j and other fantasy creatures helping her by guiding her through the mission to find the truth. Where she discovers dark magical forces are working with the Alpha Sections.
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Beyond Good and Evil © Ubisoft
Pan's Labyrinth © Guillermo del Toro/Warner Bros.
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ZedEdge In reply to ??? [2019-11-20 07:16:01 +0000 UTC]
Haha - thank you! And if you're talking cosplay, be my guest. I'll absolutely be Pey'j.
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KaeMcSpadden [2017-06-16 05:45:39 +0000 UTC]
They FINALLY confirmed Beyond Good and Evil 2 at E3! But it is a prequel.
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ZedEdge In reply to KaeMcSpadden [2017-06-16 22:44:53 +0000 UTC]
RIGHT? Even as someone who's yet to finish the first one, I could feel what a big deal that was (plus it was just a super snazzy trailer).
The prequelity of it is a surprise too. But, I'm sure the developers are aware of where the story's at and where the fan's are at. They must have something clever planned.
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KaeMcSpadden In reply to ZedEdge [2017-06-17 05:42:55 +0000 UTC]
It will be interesting to see how this game will lead to the first game, and hopefully answer a few questions that we were left hanging. And I hope the female main character will be as cool and amazing as Jade, and she set a really high standard for female video game characters.
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ZedEdge In reply to KaeMcSpadden [2017-06-17 08:52:23 +0000 UTC]
Mm - for sure. Well, I think I read some speculation that the story could feature Jade's parents. So, perhaps she inherited her cool from them. 'u'
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KaeMcSpadden In reply to ZedEdge [2017-06-17 20:37:44 +0000 UTC]
There is a good chance we can see a younger version of Pey'j and Jade's parents, since they did confirm that this game takes place before Jade was born. And hopefully explain her connection to the DomZ.
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ZedEdge In reply to KaeMcSpadden [2017-06-18 09:05:15 +0000 UTC]
Right right - interesting. Welp, I'm sure MatPat will do a Game Theory on it at some point.
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KaeMcSpadden In reply to ZedEdge [2017-06-18 17:54:48 +0000 UTC]
Maybe he will make an episode discussing that.
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christelleriou [2017-04-05 19:44:01 +0000 UTC]
waooooh that's SO cool !!! Can't wait for BG&E 2
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KaeMcSpadden In reply to christelleriou [2017-04-17 04:58:15 +0000 UTC]
I am excited for that game too, I hope it comes out soon.
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Shirakei [2017-03-22 20:35:28 +0000 UTC]
Wait a minute... What do you mean, "imaginary friends"?
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KaeMcSpadden In reply to Shirakei [2017-03-25 03:26:32 +0000 UTC]
It is debatable that the faun and the fantasy world Ofelia visited in Pan's Labyrinth is real or just her imagination. So I tried to add that to the narrative here. Is Jade really imagining Pey'j? If she is, then what evil magic forces of the DomZ that is working together with the Alpha Sections' regime?
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ZedEdge In reply to Shirakei [2017-03-23 05:39:14 +0000 UTC]
Ah! I suppose it's meaning "seemingly imaginary". ;D
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ZedEdge In reply to Shirakei [2017-03-24 01:08:33 +0000 UTC]
That narrative was written by the contest winner. And since Pan's Labyrinth leaves it ambiguous as to weather they're real or not, I guess her head-canon is that they were imagined.
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KaeMcSpadden In reply to ZedEdge [2017-03-25 03:28:01 +0000 UTC]
I did try to add that ambiguity here when coming up with the narrative. Is Jade really imagining Pey'j? What are the evil magic forces controlling the Alpha Sections? And do those magic forces have something to do with Jade and her imagination?
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ZedEdge In reply to KaeMcSpadden [2017-03-26 07:58:40 +0000 UTC]
Mmm - that's certainly what I had in mind when drawing it.
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KaeMcSpadden In reply to ZedEdge [2017-04-02 05:28:25 +0000 UTC]
Also some analysis videos of Pan's Labyrinth say that Mercedes may represent as an adult version of Ofelia, as someone who is able to stand up against Vidal and strong to fight back.
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ZedEdge In reply to KaeMcSpadden [2017-04-05 23:39:12 +0000 UTC]
Huh - that's interesting. I'll keep that in mind if I watch sometime.
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KaeMcSpadden In reply to ZedEdge [2017-04-06 01:04:32 +0000 UTC]
Ofelia doesn't agree with the Fascist ideas of her step father, which have influenced her mother, because it doesn't allow her to read whatever she wants and enjoy her fairy tales and act like a child, and limits her options in life since she is a girl and too young to stand up for herself. That is what the Pale Man represents, Captain Vidal and how his control and ideas is harmful towards children and the innocent, and how the Fascists saw children as harmful because they are the ones who question things in life and explore new ideas, and instead try to brainwash them into believing that conservative Fascist ideas are essential and allows them to maintain control over people.
Mercedes tells Ofelia that she believed in fairy tales when she was young, and after Ofelia tells her about her first meeting with the Faun, Mercedes tells her to be careful around fauns, instead of tell her they are not real like her mother and the Captain did. Although she doesnt believe in fantasy anymore, she allows Ofelia to imagine and enjoy her story. The resistance fought against Fascism so people have the right to follow their own paths, have their own beliefs, allow science and technology to advance and improve, and express themselves however they want.
Fascism particularly limited women's options in life, which is what the resistance took advantage of. Mercedes is able to work undercover because a woman is the last person that would secretly work right in front of the Captain and betray him.
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ZedEdge In reply to Shirakei [2017-03-23 05:39:56 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I'm still waiting for the third one as well. :T
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Shirakei In reply to ZedEdge [2017-03-23 13:12:19 +0000 UTC]
Third one? B-G&E2 still hasn't delivered. You're talking about Half-Life here.
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ZedEdge In reply to Shirakei [2017-03-24 01:04:30 +0000 UTC]
No no - I meant Beyond Good and Evil 3. It's not come out yet - therefore, I'm waiting for it. (This is my attempt at humor) (I'll just stick to drawing)
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Shirakei In reply to ZedEdge [2017-03-24 05:36:28 +0000 UTC]
I'll trade my wit for your art school degree.
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ZedEdge In reply to Shirakei [2017-03-26 07:57:13 +0000 UTC]
Haha - I don't have one. So, you've got a deal!
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Primal-Mythos [2017-03-19 21:31:23 +0000 UTC]
Those are very unique choices!
I never played Beyond Good & Evil, but Pan's Labyrinth is a great del Toro film
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ZedEdge In reply to Primal-Mythos [2017-03-22 08:23:43 +0000 UTC]
Glad you like it! I must admit, I've never played or seen either - haha! So KaeMcSpadden (who selected these franchises) helped to get me informed. ;D
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KaeMcSpadden In reply to Primal-Mythos [2017-03-19 23:46:44 +0000 UTC]
Beyond Good and Evil was an amazing sci-fi game, but it was a commercial failure, but it became a cult classic. It has a great story, the gameplay is solid and simple, the stealth sections are intense, and great characters. Jade is strong, independent, street smart, kind, compassionate, badass, and has a great design, she is considered on of the best female video game characters. She quickly became one of my favorite video game characters.
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Ghost825 [2017-03-19 20:11:47 +0000 UTC]
Looks really good. I don't about Beyond Good and Evil but I've seen Pan's Labyrinth a few times and I can definitely see Del Toro's influence all over this piece.
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ZedEdge In reply to Ghost825 [2017-03-22 08:21:16 +0000 UTC]
That's grand to hear! Thank you. Since Pan's Labyrinth has a real-world setting, I made an effort to feature elements specific to that story.
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notbobby125 [2017-03-19 17:33:59 +0000 UTC]
I think she is going to need a better weapon than a bayonet attached to a golf club.
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ZedEdge In reply to notbobby125 [2017-03-22 08:19:15 +0000 UTC]
Perhaps. Although, she fared rather well against an alien with just a wooden staff.
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DonMusik [2017-03-19 17:29:32 +0000 UTC]
It's really nice, even if... Eh, I didn't recognized Pey'j before reading the description. ^^"
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KaeMcSpadden In reply to DonMusik [2017-03-25 03:28:41 +0000 UTC]
Pey'j was way shorter in the game than Jade.
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ZedEdge In reply to DonMusik [2017-03-22 08:16:53 +0000 UTC]
That's understandable. He wasn't nearly as tall, sinister or wooden in his original story.
Glad you like it~
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SkyBreeze26 [2017-03-19 17:14:11 +0000 UTC]
Amazing piece love the colors and lighting on this
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ZedEdge In reply to SkyBreeze26 [2017-03-22 08:15:31 +0000 UTC]
I'm really glad to hear it - thank you!
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CR-tist [2017-03-19 14:40:22 +0000 UTC]
Awesome work Though I HAVE heard of these 2 series, cant say Ive looked into them, but this is pretty cool. Congrats to the winner, again!
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ZedEdge In reply to CR-tist [2017-03-22 08:15:05 +0000 UTC]
Congrats indeed! And cool to hear you into the illustration, even without much context. Thanks a bunch!
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CR-tist In reply to ZedEdge [2017-03-22 08:17:39 +0000 UTC]
No problem. Pretty open minded about, well, everything
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