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CHALLENGE: Character Mash-Up
Challenge winner Calv challenges you to create a new video game character by melding two or more existing characters together. You can use any character from any game, but be as creative as possible. You can do it as a portrait, a sprite, a scene or however you want.

Some examples; Mario wearing Master Chief's outfit about to race in an F-Zero machine or Sonic mixed with Blanka.

Make sure you tell us who your characters are and what games they are from.

Canvas Size- Unrestricted.

Colours - Max 36.

Transparency - Optional.

Animation - Optional.
EDIT: If anyone is found using existing sprites and editing them for the challenge, they will be banned. Tracing an existing sprite is also frowned upon and will be considered ripping.
Edited edit: now in super large coloured bold words for those who can't read properly :P
CHALLENGE RULES
Participants have until this upcoming Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) to submit their entry (strict). Don't forget to check the 'Submit to weekly challenge' checkbox.
Only new pixels allowed.
Open to all members.
Posting WIPs in this thread or in new threads in the WIP section is highly encouraged, but ONLY SUBMIT YOUR FINAL ART.
CHALLENGE JUDGING
Every Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) the previous week's entries are judged.
Every week a new voting poll will be posted for previous week's entries.
Winner announced the following week.

CHALLENGE PRIZES/GOODIES
Top three finishers will receive an award displayed in your PJ gallery profile for all to see and envy.
Top finisher gets to call the following week's challenge...sweet.
'Participation' ribbons will be given for all who enter.
No matter what happens you get challenged :)
CHALLENGE VOTING
Vote now for your favorite pixelart in this week's challenge!
CHALLENGE AWARDS
The Character Mash-up pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:

~Whausha! by Canty
Something seems a little batty by wish04
Bowsendorf by Calv

Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! 

Kiro, Mario + Kirby by Exquisious
Kickle's Dream? by Antiboton
Block-astan by vampireslug
Quote + Lemeza by Savaril
Legend of Okami by Windwhisper
Commander Peen - A.K.A. Larry Laffer by smk
Super Sonic Cloud by SUPAFLOW
Octolm by Club Beuker
Pacman Forever by a3um
Mixed up by Official-NeoSoft
donald/sepphiroth (updated) by anew.rafa
Lara Scorpion by banane4joy
Midoku by Wendigo
Piranmaverick by bakariboss
sumtins different 'bout you by TMH
Way Mashed Up by radolfo
Tetris Mario by Saporion
Yoshi47 (Hitman + Yoshi) Syliixus by Syliixus
Crashonic ( CRASH + SONIC ) by Spirou
God of... Smashing? by CassioRenan
You must defeat Bulbasaur to stand a chance by Alejo
Character Mash-up: Mickey-Sonic by TheManuz
Donkey Kong Spy by CrisNMP
Spyxter by Sev_4
Okamiman by Tuna Unleashed
Metal Gear Luigi by .:Exar-kun:.
Black Link Mage... by Luigivgking
Zero Belmont by MrWeirdGuy
Sonichu by Gleeeefk
[HOMER + mario] Homario by Spirou

Edited by pixelblink - 18 March 2009 at 9:52am

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administrator Admiral Joined: 03 March 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: CHALLENGE 3/16/2009: Character Mash-Up Posted: 16 March 2009 at 12:26am
	CHALLENGE: Character Mash-Up Challenge winner Calv challenges you to create a new video game character by melding two or more existing characters together. You can use any character from any game, but be as creative as possible. You can do it as a portrait, a sprite, a scene or however you want. Some examples; Mario wearing Master Chief's outfit about to race in an F-Zero machine or Sonic mixed with Blanka. Make sure you tell us who your characters are and what games they are from. Canvas Size- Unrestricted. Colours - Max 36. Transparency - Optional. Animation - Optional. EDIT: If anyone is found using existing sprites and editing them for the challenge, they will be banned. Tracing an existing sprite is also frowned upon and will be considered ripping. Edited edit: now in super large coloured bold words for those who can't read properly :P CHALLENGE RULES Participants have until this upcoming Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) to submit their entry (strict). Don't forget to check the 'Submit to weekly challenge' checkbox. Only new pixels allowed. Open to all members. Posting WIPs in this thread or in new threads in the WIP section is highly encouraged, but ONLY SUBMIT YOUR FINAL ART. CHALLENGE JUDGING Every Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) the previous week's entries are judged. Every week a new voting poll will be posted for previous week's entries. Winner announced the following week. CHALLENGE PRIZES/GOODIES Top three finishers will receive an award displayed in your PJ gallery profile for all to see and envy. Top finisher gets to call the following week's challenge...sweet. 'Participation' ribbons will be given for all who enter. No matter what happens you get challenged :) CHALLENGE VOTING Vote now for your favorite pixelart in this week's challenge! CHALLENGE AWARDS The Character Mash-up pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces: ~Whausha! by Canty Something seems a little batty by wish04 Bowsendorf by Calv Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! Kiro, Mario + Kirby by Exquisious Kickle's Dream? by Antiboton Block-astan by vampireslug Quote + Lemeza by Savaril Legend of Okami by Windwhisper Commander Peen - A.K.A. Larry Laffer by smk Super Sonic Cloud by SUPAFLOW Octolm by Club Beuker Pacman Forever by a3um Mixed up by Official-NeoSoft donald/sepphiroth (updated) by anew.rafa Lara Scorpion by banane4joy Midoku by Wendigo Piranmaverick by bakariboss sumtins different 'bout you by TMH Way Mashed Up by radolfo Tetris Mario by Saporion Yoshi47 (Hitman + Yoshi) Syliixus by Syliixus Crashonic ( CRASH + SONIC ) by Spirou God of... Smashing? by CassioRenan You must defeat Bulbasaur to stand a chance by Alejo Character Mash-up: Mickey-Sonic by TheManuz Donkey Kong Spy by CrisNMP Spyxter by Sev_4 Okamiman by Tuna Unleashed Metal Gear Luigi by .:Exar-kun:. Black Link Mage... by Luigivgking Zero Belmont by MrWeirdGuy Sonichu by Gleeeefk [HOMER + mario] Homario by Spirou Edited by pixelblink - 18 March 2009 at 9:52am
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smk Commander Joined: 22 February 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 150	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 3:48am
	They call him... The Almighty... Cloudio Cario! -> -> -> -> ... This is going to be teh awesomeness. (Mario Mario + Cloud Strife) Still doing the lines, and haven't "chosen" that color yet, just a fast pick. EDIT: LATERS, gotta go for now. Edited by smk - 16 March 2009 at 6:23am
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pixelblink Commander Joined: 19 February 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2865	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 10:22am
	please reread the updated challenge rules, everybody :)
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Exquisious Midshipman Joined: 29 January 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 56	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 10:36am
	Here's my WIP: I call him Kiro, for Kirby/Mario! Suggestions? EDIT: Go to my topic in the WIP section for updates :) Edited by Exquisious - 16 March 2009 at 11:50am
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Tunc Seaman Joined: 11 March 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 1:01pm
	Kirby looks like that when he's eaten mario though : 3 Edited by Tunc - 16 March 2009 at 1:01pm
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sapphira83 Midshipman Joined: 24 April 2008 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 1:11pm
	i'm alittle stuck...i'm trying to do a mesh-up of rouge the bat mixed with chun-li. any suggestions?
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Metaru Commander Joined: 03 February 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 1:12pm
	avoid being obvious
	I ate leel's babies
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Cesque Seaman Joined: 16 February 2009 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 1:22pm
	Looks like Kirby and Mario has a kid! Oh wait, /this/ is what happens when Kirby and Mario have a kid! http://www.8bitcollective.com/images/happythattim/Adventures+of+Kirbio+Part+1/ I found that highly amusing. Anyway, I've been working on this today a bit, and so far I have this: I really need some tips on how to liven it up, make it more interesting and get rid of all that black space...
	[O.õ] -< señor gameboy thinks you are talking rubbish >
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LandShark Seaman Joined: 22 August 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 34	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 2:04pm
	I'm just waiting for some kick-ass sprite artists to come out guns a blazin'
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Spirou Seaman Joined: 21 January 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 2:30pm
	hello i am french, here is my baby wip, it will be a production, I am only made block them of life
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TheManuz Midshipman Joined: 26 September 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 4:45pm
	I'm trying to do Sonic/Mickey Mouse. Suggestions are really welcome! Obviously is a WIP. Edited by TheManuz - 16 March 2009 at 4:46pm
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x-death Commander Joined: 09 February 2019 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 151	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 5:56pm
	are we allowed to make a nes game mockup for the challenge that includes the character? or do we have to make just a sprite or illustration of it? because i really wanted to make a nes game mockup. or something similar.
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smk Commander Joined: 22 February 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 150	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 5:59pm
	*Originally posted by x-death* are we allowed to make a nes game mockup for the challenge that includes the character? or do we have to make just a sprite or illustration of it? because i really wanted to make a nes game mockup. or something similar. "You can do it as a portrait, a sprite, a scene or however you want." I'd read that sentence as a yes :)
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sapphira83 Midshipman Joined: 24 April 2008 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 7:50pm
	ok metaru i'm going for it. will post my first pic tomorrow night
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x-death Commander Joined: 09 February 2019 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 151	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 8:20pm
	yeah i know but then the character wouldn't be dominant and i don't know how obvious the merge would be. thats why i asked. Cesque: well one thing i noticed is that the contrast between the red in his eye and the white is way to much. see according to the rest of the image its on i'm guessing the value is about a 15 difference maybe 20 between color tones. (just a guess i might be wrong) so try to stick to that similar contrast value or else it will stick out to much. also maybe trying to Edited by x-death - 16 March 2009 at 9:36pm
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Savaril Midshipman Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 9:30pm
	Quote/Lemeza Cave story/La Mulana WIP. Sprite style inspired by the Cave Story hi-res sprites Edited by Savaril - 17 March 2009 at 3:02am
	~ tilde ~
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Metaru Commander Joined: 03 February 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 16 March 2009 at 11:55pm
	*Originally posted by Cesque* Looks like Kirby and Mario has a kid! Oh wait, /this/ is what happens when Kirby and Mario have a kid! http://www.8bitcollective.com/images/happythattim/Adventures+of+Kirbio+Part+1/ I found that highly amusing. Anyway, I've been working on this today a bit, and so far I have this: I really need some tips on how to liven it up, make it more interesting and get rid of all that black space... explore using diferent perspectives instead of a simple sideview. and i must be honest when i say that kirbio thing makes no sense...
	I ate leel's babies
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Calv Seaman Joined: 08 October 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 12:29am
	*Originally posted by x-death* are we allowed to make a nes game mockup for the challenge that includes the character? or do we have to make just a sprite or illustration of it? because i really wanted to make a nes game mockup. or something similar. NES game mockup would be fine, so long as you mash up characters and they are present. I'd call that a scene :)
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Tyvon Midshipman Joined: 02 March 2021 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 48	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 1:18am
	Travis Touchdown/Jack Cayman (No More Heroes/MadWorld) (UPDATED) Edited by Tyvon - 17 March 2009 at 2:56am
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smk Commander Joined: 22 February 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 150	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 2:31am

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skamocore Admiral Joined: 07 April 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3866	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 2:40am
	Inspired by Metaru's list: Weighted Companion Tetris Piece :3 EDIT: They breed quickly... : O Edited by skamocore - 17 March 2009 at 8:27pm
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smk Commander Joined: 22 February 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 150	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 3:28am
	WAIT for the BIG ASS SWORD :D! BUSTER FTW! Edited by smk - 17 March 2009 at 3:28am
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TheManuz Midshipman Joined: 26 September 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 5:10am
	*Originally posted by skamocore* Inspired by Metaru's list:Weighted Companion Tetris Piece :3 This made me LOL!
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Cesque Seaman Joined: 16 February 2009 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 9:14am
	Well, I chose the side view because I wanted to emphasise the whole pacman theme... maybe I'll submit two pieces for this challenge, I have some other ideas.
	[O.õ] -< señor gameboy thinks you are talking rubbish >
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Spirou Seaman Joined: 21 January 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 11:06am
	is CRASH and sonic, the enemi is dead
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Syliixus Seaman Joined: 14 December 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 11:09am
	Hello ! I'm French like Spirou My Mashup: Yoshi + Hitman = Yosh*tman 47
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asukicco Midshipman Joined: 02 January 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 12:30pm
	I was thinking about two games of the same genre, like Another World and Black Thorne. But I don't know if I have time for this. Mumble.
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Connell Seaman Joined: 19 February 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 12:41pm
	Still a fair bit of work to do on this one. Comments and criticism welcomed. (Note, the "ass-hair" has been fixed) New version. C+C still welcomed. Edited by Connell - 17 March 2009 at 1:04pm
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.:Exar-kun:. Seaman Joined: 05 June 2007 Location: France Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 3:02pm

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PixelKiwi Seaman Joined: 12 June 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 14	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 3:36pm
	Tried to go for more obscure characters. Lady Sylvana Windrunner [Warcraft 3] Penitent Engine [Dawn of War : Soulstorm] Very rough at the moment, might not finish in time. Spent most of the time trying to nail the perspective. It's also missing an arm. Edited by PixelKiwi - 17 March 2009 at 6:45pm
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Spirou Seaman Joined: 21 January 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 4:32pm

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r1k Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 336	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 9:21pm
	not sure if Ill have time to finish this for the challange, but heres a quick sketch of my idea. I want to take the most cliche character (mario) but combine him with someone really unlikely, chun li. Edited by r1k - 17 March 2009 at 9:22pm
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Metaru Commander Joined: 03 February 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 17 March 2009 at 10:03pm
	*Originally posted by Spirou* Tracing = fail. PS: also what the eff everyone. half of the images posted here are either mario or mario. Edited by Metaru - 18 March 2009 at 1:24am
	I ate leel's babies
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smk Commander Joined: 22 February 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 150	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 2:37am
	Claudio Cario might have to wait as I came up with a really awesome idea that's going to take a lot of time.
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Club Beuker Commander Joined: 29 January 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 513	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 3:05am
	*Originally posted by Metaru* *Originally posted by Spirou* Tracing = fail. PS: also what the eff everyone. half of the images posted here are either mario or mario. And that's why I chose something else: Behold... Octo-Malcolm! Or should I name him, Octolm? Edited by Club Beuker - 18 March 2009 at 3:05am
	Without me, it's just aweso
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x-death Commander Joined: 09 February 2019 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 151	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 3:26am
	club beuker what characters did you merge? i can't seem to spot either of them.
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Spirou Seaman Joined: 21 January 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 4:45am
	Why my participation were not chosen to be competition
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Club Beuker Commander Joined: 29 January 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 513	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 5:27am
	*Originally posted by x-death* club beuker what characters did you merge? i can't seem to spot either of them. I merged an octorok (from the Zelda series) with Malcolm (the Antagonist from the Kyrandia series) (images below). Octorok: Malcolm: Edited by Club Beuker - 18 March 2009 at 5:26am
	Without me, it's just aweso
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AlexWeldon Seaman Joined: 26 November 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 5:46am
	*Originally posted by TheManuz* I'm trying to do Sonic/Mickey Mouse. Suggestions are really welcome! Obviously is a WIP. Too much Mickey, not enough Sonic. Give him spiky hair on his ears or something.
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Adarias Rear Admiral Joined: 18 July 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 9:16am
	Megaman from eponymous series plus Arthur from Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts. And i didn't mess the spelling on the fauld, it's going to read ARTU RIUS (latin name) :P. Kiwi - looking greaaaat, i didn't know they had brought in Sisters of Battle to DoW? (they aren't called that anymore but i haven't kept up...). My only concern is that it might end up looking like any othe penitent engine. how about making the machine itself more elfy? (maybe some wooden elements, or vines for cables/tubes...some wisps flying in and around....you know :D). also while you're in the sketch stage, you may want to adjust the balance of it, she's toppling badly atm. edit : it's an awesome original design. I'd like to see someone get that in card and putty for the tabletops :D Edited by Adarias - 18 March 2009 at 11:30am
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.:Exar-kun:. Seaman Joined: 05 June 2007 Location: France Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 9:37am

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Spirou Seaman Joined: 21 January 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 9:46am
	Edited by Spirou - 18 March 2009 at 10:28am
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TheManuz Midshipman Joined: 26 September 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 1:31pm
	*Originally posted by AlexWeldon* *Originally posted by TheManuz* I'm trying to do Sonic/Mickey Mouse. Suggestions are really welcome! Obviously is a WIP. Too much Mickey, not enough Sonic. Give him spiky hair on his ears or something. I think you're right! New WIP: Shaded a little more, added spiky hair, and deleted arms. I want to try another pose.
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AlexWeldon Seaman Joined: 26 November 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 2:53pm
	*Originally posted by TheManuz* I think you're right! New WIP: Shaded a little more, added spiky hair, and deleted arms. I want to try another pose. Trouble is now you don't really see the ears, because they're lost against the hair. Why not go with my original idea and make hairy ears? Or make the ears black, so they stand out against the blue... or something? Edited by AlexWeldon - 18 March 2009 at 2:53pm
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TheManuz Midshipman Joined: 26 September 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 3:07pm
	@alexweldon: i think i'll leave the ear as they are, because they're a really characteristic trait of mickey. I'll try to use highlights to make them stand more.
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Savaril Midshipman Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 3:35pm
	..Could I get some criticism on my Quote+Lemeza piece?
	~ tilde ~
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Hapiel Rear Admiral Joined: 30 June 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3266	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 3:44pm
	I was planning on saying something, but not 100% sure about who Lemeza was I stopped writing. Anyway, if I guess it right, he is from some adventure game I really did not like, was japanese, and still have on my computer. Ill take another look.. Found it. I guess it is La Mulana? The game? Anyway, because the style and the colors are so cavestoryish it is very hard to see who he is. You could try and mix up the cavestory style lineart you have now with the la mulana colors. For the rest, I think this one is pretty much finished. You made it yourself quite easy AND limited yourself by doing a character in an existing, working, successful style. Its your decision if you see that as something good or something bad :)
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LandShark Seaman Joined: 22 August 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 34	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 6:23pm
	dont't pay attention to the top much, pls. I need help with the legs and body movement, giving him weight and such. any tips?
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Tarenken Commander Joined: 19 September 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 251	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 6:32pm
	Wanted to check if this was okay. ^ my WIP. Yes, my handwriting is atrocious. My question is: is it okay if the mashup character only appears in one panel? The full effect wouldn't be there otherwise. Mashup: Pokey from Earthbound and a suprise character to be revealed later.
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Nightmare Maker Midshipman Joined: 18 February 2018 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 18 March 2009 at 7:26pm
	I was thinking about making Wandash (Wander from SotC + Ash from Evil Dead), but I got tired before reaching half of the lineart lol Anyway, here's the progress: (oh, and btw, sorry for my sudden evil dead fever, it's just that I watched it last week and can't stop thinking about it ever since) Edited by Nightmare Maker - 18 March 2009 at 7:29pm
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