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Christopher Robin

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  1. Hahahaha no way! Dude that is so freaking cool! Where did you get it? Is there a CoH artist that works in metal and I don't know about them?
  2. @Greycat That's fair & I do build new systems that way. A few points though. 1. Again he did not specify if he was buying all new, used or upgrading and I have in the past both seen and built systems having only 4GB that could do what he asked. I wouldn't want him to pass up on a great deal for a used system just because it has 4GB. 2. RAM is one of the easiest things in the entire PC to upgrade. As long as you have open slots available (or are willing to give up the current RAM) & buy the right upgrade type (seriously look it up or ask a tech not all RAM is interchangeable) even a novice can do it with the help of a YouTube video or two. On laptops it's usually two screws, two pop up brackets and a couple retaining clips and about 1 minute of time. PC's? Unplug, discharge, remove a side panel and 2 clips per stick. I haven't personally or professionally built a system with less than 8GB in years and my 3 personal use main PC's all have 16GB in them so I hear you and it's good advice going forward but because used hardware is a possible option I wanted to account for it.
  3. 1st thought. Great artz! Love the warm ambiance and I approve of the abundant amount of orangeness on display. 2nd thought. Either the photographer is a tank who forgot to detoggle Fiery Aura or they tried to get a "better angle" from the fire pit and are currently on fire. 3rd. I have a new artist's gallery to explore. Thanks!
  4. @Chaos Ex MachinaGeneral rule of thumb for gaming. Video card is most important, then RAM quantity second (up to a point), then CPU cores & speed. Finally use a good SSD for your operating system if possible. A HDD is okay for game storage. Also you didn't mention what resolution your monitor is as this can make a significant difference. 720p is much less demanding than 1080p or 4k (which is 2160p) You also didn't say if you were upgrading or buying new. For this game specifically to run high settings or better @ 60fps GENERALLY SPEAKING you'll want... Processors: Any quad core or better made in the last decade should be fine. 2.0 GHz or faster should be fine as most modern CPU's can ratchet up the speed when needed on the fly. RAM quantity: 4GB minimum, 8GB the current sweet spot, 16GB unneeded but nice to have if you run many things alongside your game, 32GB Overkill. Videocard: Midrange GPU or better. How can you tell? In general terms the first number in the videocard series tells you when it came out. The second or third number will tell you where it is in the stack for that series. Ideally want 6 and up. So a "GTX 1060" the 6 says you're most likely set whereas a "GTX 1010GT" the 1 tells you it's not gonna cut it. On the AMD side it should start with HD, R# or RX and again 6 or better so an "HD 9870 PRO" is good but a "R5 430" isn't. Again, these are meant to be general tips only! If you have a specific parts question it's always best to research or ask before you buy.
  5. You make a good point @EmmySky there's something to be said for figuring out what colors are closest first before you decide what to create and it does give some wiggle room but it could also be a barrier to entry for some. An extra step they had to "figure out" before getting to the "fun part" if you will. Several people ended up asking others to solve the "what'n the heck color is this?" for them (SKIP!) and I wanted everyone to feel they could just jump right in.
  6. @Cutter edit and tinker away. Whatever is posted when the deadline rolls around is what I will go with.
  7. What's that??? Oh just something about her fancy designer purse.... ...I dunno some guy named "Steve Ling," ever heard of him? ...nah me either but who can keep up with all the latest Icon fashion trends? ...She's really going on about it though. Keeps shouting purse SteeeeveLing over and over. ...So what's for dinner? What? ...awww meatloaf again???
  8. @DarkLilac Thanks for the comment and welcome. Because you asked here is an update on Mysterious Mike. Added flat colors. Still a ways to go but progress is being made. Somehow he got a little bit cross-eyed (on his left side) along the way but no worries Mike, I promise I'll fix it in post!
  9. Well done @Vel Mori and I like your idea as well @mtscottc.
  10. Speaking of costumes with a theme... *notices link in his signature* ... ahem. and yes I just quoted myself to plug my own costume challenge, I regret nothing! I'll post a hero later to make up for it.
  11. The Costume Color Challenge has ended. Thank you to all who participated. The Who? You! Okay fine, your friends can join too. One entry per person though. The What? A color & theme challenge using our amazing Costume Creator. The When? It all ends this week so enter by 6pm CST: Sunday the 18th. The Where? You can post your wondrous creations right here in this thread. The Why? If your entry is chosen you win a prize artz! Character of your choice! The How? Using the colors below create a costume you think fits the theme & post it! The colors for week 6 are: A9 - B5 - E3 - N8 + Any "Skin" color ~ The theme is: Ever After! Want to know the rest of the details? Need a few hints? Click the "reveal hidden contents" bar below. Have a question or suggestion? Leave a comment and I will update the information as needed. Week one's color and theme are in the spoiler below. Week two's color and theme are in the spoiler below. Week three's color and theme are in the spoiler below. Week four's color and theme are in the spoiler below. Week five's color and theme are in the spoiler below. Week six's color and theme are in the spoiler below.
  12. Ju ken't hyd teh artz frum meh! errrrr I mean, no worries there @Oubliette_Red. Many thanks for the feedback, I will go that route then. I noticed people like @Techwright, @Cutter, @biostem, @EmmySky and @Kingfinger having to ask about or guess-timate what the palette colors translated to in the CC and I would prefer to avoid that confusion. The question now is if I build it how many will show up???
  13. I can. @Oubliette_Red You misspelled his name but I found his DA account anyway are these the prize sketches you are referring to? I think I could do something similar. Out of curiosity though why use a website like ColourLovers instead of just picking colors right from the CC so there is no confusion and debate (e.g. is the dress blue/black or white/gold). Thoughts? I should mention the art above was done by Sythspawn and depicts Vivace for Vivace, Goblin Queen for @Goblin Queen, Lady Lilith for ScooterTwo and Angel Red for @Oubliette_Red.
  14. aaaand I think that'll do it for the colors on Arcturus. You know I just checked and there are four people with that forum name... may as well try @' ing them. Maybe he's already here. Hey @Arcturus @Arcturus99210 @Arcturusg @ArcturusPolaris... anyone lose a gift artz?
  15. Thanks @Troo, I'm glad you like where it's headed. Yeah I've always had more control with traditional media. Digital coloring can be kind of hit or miss for me. It's not that I'm bad at it, I have an eye for color, just untrained. I don't always know what the digital equivalent is. I'm sure if I keep practicing I'll get as proficient with a stylus as I am with a brush or pencil. One of these days.
  16. Thanks Icanav I do too. This was a drawing I started way back during CoH live but the person I was making it for disappeared from the forums and so I never bothered to finish it. Aside from the reference picture all I remember being told is that he has ice powers and a very joker-like grin. I've been branching out and trying different coloring techniques lately so I'm going to experiment on this and color it up even if Arcturus, most likely, will never see it.
  17. Ha! Nice one @Troo. I think I've posted somewhere on these forums that I used to do themed TF runs and classic arcade games was a popular one. I did most of the Street Fighter and Tekken cast at some point. Zangief & Paul Phoenix came out best, I never did get a decent E.Honda though. Also if you have not been paying attention to my art thread this is now even more of a thing... <--- Click for bigger image.
  18. Reworked the background to look more like Troo's Gaseous Aura. I might do another shading pass or two for more contrast.
  19. Haven't really finished anything but I do have progress on several pieces. I did some tinkering with basic colors on Troo.
  20. Glad there is only one, I'd hate to see what a whole "group" of them could do.
  21. @TheOtherTed My first thought upon reading your text is "What about Praetor Tillman (Mother)?" She is one of the most powerful psychics in the world and totally devoted to Emperor Cole. She's not about to let one of her precious "children" leave to join powers division or have anything to do with (as far as the public is concerned) the sworn enemy of her Emperor. I believe at one point you even learn... Some good points @AzureAngel, @Erratic1 and I like the stories you both came up with @stealthnight and @Dacy. Stealth's does touch on how Mother was doing her "work" but was interrupted by a DE attack and from Dacy's I get the sense that Mother feels she completed her work on "Alice" and considered her a success but once out of her care Alice ran into a force even more compelling in the call of Hamidon and you could even weave in the mutations you mention into this story as they were latent Mother didn't notice them but something in nature triggered them and once active she could now hear the Will of Earth.
  22. Eureka, the magic works! I summoned a +3 Dacy! WB. * waves at Dacy and goes to buy a lottery ticket * Caemgen will say he is too lazy to finish writing his own heroes to help someone else and Darth Delicious will say she doesn't play enough Gold Side to be much help (I just threw them in because they are good at writing and I am being a pain in the tucas) but perhaps the others can give you some good suggestions for why your character exists?
  23. I did, these last few weeks of quarantine are stretching out to an eternity and I need to feel like I am accomplishing something. Also, update:
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