My Female Taskforce

GoldFox

GoldFox

[08] Mercenary
Just thought I'd share my slew of female characters to this thread. There are quite a bit of characters i made but I'd like to start a bit slow. so.......here I go.


Now for those who are familiar with the term Super Sentai, i used that format to create the characters you're about to see. For those who don't know what the format is, it's pretty simple; create a character with a certain costume then create another with the same costume but different colors. Now, I know that this format isn't really creative to a T, but I really like this format. it really keeps me busy. For those who don't like the format or the characters shown, well what can I say? Different stroke for different folks, and plus, I make my female characters cute, sexy, and anime-ish which means you're gonna be seeing the same three faces over. The other faces (except face 4 I might use it ) are ugly as hell. With that said, here we go.


Now for this first batch.....and pretty much the next few batches, these characters are......maids; superhero maids.......go ahead, start laughing, i'll wait for you to stop..........okay then here is what I first called the Ultra Maids now I call them Ten Sentai Vu~arukiri Meido which more or less means Heavenly Squadron Valkyrie Maids (thank you google translate) Now then These characters' colors and names are inspired by 70's anime Gatchaman.


This first Valkyrie Maid is the "leader" of the group. Her name is Samantha The Eagle.
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This next Valkyrie Maid is called Rin the Condor
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Maid #3 is called Tomoko The Swan
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Maid #4 is known as Christina The Owl
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The next Valkyrie Maid is called Ruby the Falcon. I'd call her Ruby the Swallow but that sounds obviously suggestive.
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Next, we have Aya the Hawk one of the "secret maids"
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Lastly, we have the tallest Valkyrie Maid Sophia the Dove
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And that is my first batch of female characters. I got more to show.
 
brucege said:
They're all palette swaps, but they're still quite pretty. I hope to see a villainess soon!
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Just some constructive criticism:


I kind of see the idea: all of the characters are different, but they share the same uniform. The characters are probably a part of a collective group, hence why it's called a "task force." Something like this can work, but as much as I like the idea, I don't like it's presentation or the execution here. For instance, I'm not a fan of the uniform itself. I get the whole "sexiness" idea, but it doesn't seem very creative here. The Valkyrie Breastplate isn't a good match for the apron and it's rather lame that patterns are used to tell them apart. Can't you try adding more to these character designs? As they are, I don't like them very much and the colors don't make things much better. Some colors don't match and some, like the pink and brown, shouldn't be used at all. I also don't like the fact most of the characters use Face 2 (only one of them doesn't). Again, I get the uniform/group concept, but reusing the same face for different characters and giving them outfits like that makes them generic to me. Also, this statement bothers me:

"Different stroke for different folks, and plus, I make my female characters cute, sexy, and anime-ish which means you're gonna be seeing the same three faces over. The other faces (except face 4 I might use it ) are ugly as hell. With that said, here we go.The other faces (except face 4 I might use it ) are ugly as hell."

1. What's the point of posting anything if you won't care about what others think about the creations? Isn't this supposed to be about constructive criticism?
2.Out of the 11 faces, only 5 and 8 are considered bad. Faces 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 can be used to make very good looking women if you know how to use them (although the only way to make 9 look good is to make the character have darker skin). I know people have different opinions, but my opinion on that opinion is that it isn't a good opinion.
3. Just a thought: don't focus on making ALL of your characters 'cute and sexy.' There is something special about a woman being sexy, but giving everyone the same trait makes them generic and uninteresting. If everyone at a party is a hot girl, then who's 'the hot girl?' Who stands out? No one...
4. Lastly, this statement feels like a copout (an excuse for not putting more effort into the creations).
 
REPROBEAN_CHILD said:
Just some constructive criticism:


I kind of see the idea: all of the characters are different, but they share the same uniform. The characters are probably a part of a collective group, hence why it's called a "task force." Something like this can work, but as much as I like the idea, I don't like it's presentation or the execution here. For instance, I'm not a fan of the uniform itself. I get the whole "sexiness" idea, but it doesn't seem very creative here. The Valkyrie Breastplate isn't a good match for the apron and it's rather lame that patterns are used to tell them apart. Can't you try adding more to these character designs? As they are, I don't like them very much and the colors don't make things much better. Some colors don't match and some, like the pink and brown, shouldn't be used at all. I also don't like the fact most of the characters use Face 2 (only one of them doesn't). Again, I get the uniform/group concept, but reusing the same face for different characters and giving them outfits like that makes them generic to me. Also, this statement bothers me:

"Different stroke for different folks, and plus, I make my female characters cute, sexy, and anime-ish which means you're gonna be seeing the same three faces over. The other faces (except face 4 I might use it ) are ugly as hell. With that said, here we go.The other faces (except face 4 I might use it ) are ugly as hell."

1. What's the point of posting anything if you won't care about what others think about the creations? Isn't this supposed to be about constructive criticism?
2.Out of the 11 faces, only 5 and 8 are considered bad. Faces 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 can be used to make very good looking women if you know how to use them (although the only way to make 9 look good is to make the character have darker skin). I know people have different opinions, but my opinion on that opinion is that it isn't a good opinion.
3. Just a thought: don't focus on making ALL of your characters 'cute and sexy.' There is something special about a woman being sexy, but giving everyone the same trait makes them generic and uninteresting. If everyone at a party is a hot girl, then who's 'the hot girl?' Who stands out? No one...
4. Lastly, this statement feels like a copout (an excuse for not putting more effort into the creations).
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The default female face has that look of determination without going either too loli or too butch, so I have it on, like, 80% of my creations lol.
 
I must begin by saying, I'm intrigued by your use of color GoldFox. While browsing through these forums, I have been seasoned with the idea that high saturation colors tend to be bad. However, regarding your inclination towards superhero-styled maids, I realize the shining characteristics of the bright colors better portray the otherworldly brilliance of superheroes. From my experience fighting high saturation CAS's in-game I have often overlooked this detail; so I'll have to explore this newfound duality of high saturation fantasy v.s. low saturation reality.
REPROBEAN_CHILD said:
1. What's the point of posting anything if you won't care about what others think about the creations? Isn't this supposed to be about constructive criticism?
2.Out of the 11 faces, only 5 and 8 are considered bad. Faces 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 can be used to make very good looking women if you know how to use them (although the only way to make 9 look good is to make the character have darker skin). I know people have different opinions, but my opinion on that opinion is that it isn't a good opinion.
3. Just a thought: don't focus on making ALL of your characters 'cute and sexy.' There is something special about a woman being sexy, but giving everyone the same trait makes them generic and uninteresting. If everyone at a party is a hot girl, then who's 'the hot girl?' Who stands out? No one...
4. Lastly, this statement feels like a copout (an excuse for not putting more effort into the creations).
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1. The postings of one can inspire others to explore different techniques or ideas, or even strike awe into the eyes of another. Though GoldFox's outfits are not particularly fitting for my taste, his use of the Feathers of Strength to customize the headgear and use of color has given me the clarity to view coloring and equipment in a different light, which will allow me to expand upon my own characters. Nevertheless criticism, as you have graciously provided, should always be welcomed as it provides a new perspective regarding the subject matter at hand. Your suggestions and advice can potentially provide a spark for his imagination to better flourish in bringing form to his desires. However certain criticisms may also run independent from GoldFox's own vision, in which case they might go unnoticed. Either way, no one should be discouraged from sharing their art or criticisms, since it is up to the artists themselves to take all of the feedback they have received to fine tune their skills as a realizer of their own ambitions.

2. Facial preferences are simply personal taste, and personally I feel similarly to GoldFox regarding faces in this game. When I choose to make a female character, I strive to maximize her personal beauty, and faces are the most important part of that for me. From my view, I only really use Face 3 for most of my female CAS's, since that face is the one I find most attractive. Out of the rest, Faces 1, 2, and 4 are the only other ones that I would even consider using simply because I do not find the others to be the least bit appealing.

3. That is an interesting perspective, though I must disagree. Again, with my personal preference; I would argue that at the party full of hot girls, all of them stand out. This observation is comparable to my own SCV CAS roster where I can view all my Face 3 female CAS's differently, with each still having their own beauty. I think the only reason why this may not be as apparent in GoldFox's case is because all of his characters thus far share the same equipment, so it is not as appealing to those of us without similar taste for the outfit.
 
I understand the concept and I'm familiar with it, however I find the designs too identycal, sentai squads aren't just only different colors, they all have their particular features, they are someway thematic and always have something disntinctive. If someone is called like a bird. like Gatchaman, they should have a weapon, a symbol or a feature of that bird, not just the name and recolor of the wings. For example I don't know...googles for the owl, claws for the Eagle, a tutu for the swan perhaps

You can't just change the color and the name and that's all...they all even have even the same weapon. They have nothing dinstictive at all.

Also de body sizes are quite similar, usually u have the tough guy, the fat guy, the girly girl, the kid...but all your girls look they have the same (or very similar) body.

In other words, you didn't make a sentai team, you just made one character and started to do recolors.
 
Generally everyone said what needed to said. I can't add much except don't be afraid to experiment. I know it's tough to go the extra mile, but somtimes giving your CAS that much more attention really makes the difference, Goldfox.

If you have trouble finding your muse, steal ideas and mesh them with your own. I usually utilize google and other peeps work to get what I need. Check out this thread: CAS Challenges, Tutorials, and More!

If you need anything feel free to ask me in PMs, here, or ask anyone else. Whatever floats your boat.
 
sigh..........well can't blame a guy for trying. I'm no artist by any means. I just wanted to share an idea I had but it turns out that this idea seems......well.....dumb. REPROBEAN _CHILD was right about one thing. I should have just kept my mouth shut and just post these characters up. I'm all for criticism but I don't really want to change any of them. I like the way they look. I can't help but feel a teeny bit discouraged because of criticism but hey, people are entitled to their own opinion. With that said, sorry if this batch doesn't really appeal. I have more that I'd like to share though.
 
The idea is not dumb, the idea is nice, the "problem" is the "lazy" excution.

You say you like how they look and you don't want to change them, but did you even give a try? did you even try to make some changes to the second and following members to see if you liked it more or you just reached an outfit you liked then decided to give the rest of the characters the same outfit?

Did u imagine more or less which kind of uniform do you wished before doing it or you started directly puting pieces on the cas? Did u imagine the characters or you took the fist cas you created then made some changes on it to make the rest of the girls?

Just because the first attempt "failed" doesn't mean the idea is bad and doesn't mean you have to give up on it, you can always start and try again. If u wish of course.

Also, in these kind of group releases providing some context and "group" visión always help. For example, the leader, sophia, Aya, Ruby, any of them could be the "tough guy" of the group they look as if they had the same personality. You have a chinese charácter with chinese pattern, chinsese weapon and chinese hair and you call her Ruby? You could even gave them some enemies to help to make a mental imagine.

As always sorry for my bad english, even worse since iexplore introduced authomatic replacement for words (cause in my explorer spanish is the deafault language). I hope you can understand this post.
 
I'll hold off on critiquing, since everyone's already said my piece. There's something else I'm more interested in discussing at this point.
GoldFox said:
I'm all for criticism but I don't really want to change any of them. I like the way they look. I can't help but feel a teeny bit discouraged because of criticism but hey, people are entitled to their own opinion.
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I want to talk about your opinion. You don't want to change any of them and I assume you want your designs to look the best they can, so I'm guessing you feel that no further improvements can be made to these designs, or at least that there are no changes that could be made that you would like. Why do you think the choices you've made in these designs are the best ones? Why wouldn't the suggestions that have been made thus far work for you? Don't worry, I'm not trying to criticize you right now; I just want to understand things from your point of view.

I'd like you to post your other designs, but if you do, you will get constructive criticism, so you should know how to respond to criticism and, if you reject said criticism, defend your design choices. This is why I'm asking about your opinion. Listening to each others' opinions is basically what we do in the CaS forum. In a sense, I'm hoping that once you get the chance to express and defend your opinion, you can then listen to ours. I think that's a lot better than saying we disagree and leaving it at that without any exchange of ideas.
 
As NeclordX mentioned, a bit of individuality that corresponds to that persons' unique animal would go a long way to improving these designs without compromising their current aesthetic or design principle.

I'd recommend changing the pink in Christina's design to white. Being a more mature colour than pink, It'll make her look more intelligent (which matches her glasses and Owl theme) and prevent the clash of using pink and green with brown as a tertiary colour.

Additionally, if you explore gradient patterns on the wings, you can give them each a unique colour whilst keeping the colour balance of the uniform. The wings, arguably the most eye-drawing feature, are very much just huge blocks of colour. But don't go overboard as that huge block of colour is nice and relaxing compare to the often busy designs of the uniforms. A touch of white on the Eagle wings, for example, will do wonders.

I don't detect much of a difference in body sizes either, other than Sophia obviously being taller. That's something you could perhaps think about, as it will certainly add a bit more individuality and make them more memorable.

Finally, whilst your opinion that there are a limited number of faces is completely fine, there are many things you can do to those faces to provide a sense of uniqueness. You already did this exceedingly well with Tomoko and Christina, as their faces stand out most of all thanks to the freckles/glasses, but the remaining girls look a bit samey.

Overall however they're interesting enough and certainly have a magical girl feel to them. The designs, for the most part, are clean and well executed and you can tell they belong to the same team. I'd suggest looking up Norik's (I think) own super sentai ranger power CaS team squad thing for some ideas you may not have considered - After all fresh perspective is the best thing for improvement and inspiration.

Regardless of your feelings towards constructive criticism (which is a certainty when people think your design is worth commenting on - So take it as a compliment no matter how much it may rile you up), I'm sure we'd all be happy to see what else you have in store. I can see some great potential here that I feel is limited by the theme you imposed upon yourself, so I anticipate the next batch of characters you have to share.
 
GoldFox said:
sigh..........well can't blame a guy for trying. I'm no artist by any means. I just wanted to share an idea I had but it turns out that this idea seems......well.....dumb. REPROBEAN _CHILD was right about one thing. I should have just kept my mouth shut and just post these characters up. I'm all for criticism but I don't really want to change any of them. I like the way they look. I can't help but feel a teeny bit discouraged because of criticism but hey, people are entitled to their own opinion. With that said, sorry if this batch doesn't really appeal. I have more that I'd like to share though.
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I'm sorry that my post did not effectively display my admiration for your designs, but I thoroughly enjoyed how your use of color, pattern, and facial/hair variation gave each character a unique presence regardless of their uniform. It hurts me to see that you do not see yourself as an artist after giving us such a vibrant display of your characters, and I fear the criticisms that were given have caused you to doubt the brilliance of your artistry. Remember that the most important thing is bringing your own vision to life.

Regardless of what anyone says, you should hold true to your own artistic vision. Criticisms are just suggestions through which you may discover new techniques and skills to bring this vision to life. Do not look at criticism as an indication of your doing something wrong; instead look at criticism like a fountain of ideas. You can partake of this fountain, picking and choosing various avenues to explore, but not all of the ideas will fit with what you are trying to achieve. As KokoYoshi was saying, don't be afraid to experiment though. Personally, if I want to explore a technique I came across, I just make a copy of my character (if there is space left) and try things out. If I don't like the final result better than my original beforehand, I just delete it and keep the old one. If the new result strikes something in me, I keep it around as a type of alternate costume. All in all, this process expands my imagination in essence, so that I may better bring form to the facets of my vision which were previously out of reach. Never in the process though do I feel discouraged, since I am merely doing it of my own accord.

tl;dr: Don't be discouraged. You are quite the artist, whether you see it yourself or not. I would love to see the rest of your creations, given how I've liked the ones you have already so graciously shown us.
 
Well.........i guess I could use some help. I want these characters to look good after all. I took Le_Bello's suggestion and changed Christina's pink color to white. I also put some white on her brown wings. i'll post it later on. As for Samantha, Rin and Ruby, any suggestions to improve the look on their faces would be good. After looking at them thoroughly, they do look like clones. Anyway, I'll post up more in due time.
 
This next character is my attempt at a maid knight. Her name is Gold Epsilon.
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Well.....feel free to tell me what you think.
 
GoldFox said:
This next character is my attempt at a maid knight. Her name is Gold Epsilon. View attachment 33394View attachment 33395View attachment 33396



Well.....feel free to tell me what you think.
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The only thing I dislike here is the make-up. I can't explain it, but it makes her look a bit like a doll? And not in the good "fragile" kind of way.

That aside, it's a really nice design - It's clearly got femininity, yet is still an obvious warrior. I'd consider swapping some of the armour somewhere for something more maid-like, since at the minute the only maidish item is the headgear, which makes her look a bit more like a knight with an odd taste in headwear than a maid who kicks ass.
But the patterning is top-notch and the colour choices are really easy on the eyes. Really, really good job!
 
Okay, how about these characters



Alpha Red
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Next is Beta Black
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Delta Pink
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Gamma Blue
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Zeta Yellow
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Now I know the body types in general are too similar, i just need some help with that subject. I tried to make them differ from each other by putting different parts. I.....don't really know what to call the squadron yet. Well....what do you think?
 
It's fairly daunting but not impossible to make these better as a group.

The only problem is you're stuck with what you want out of them. Here's some suggestions:

Blue Swan, Red Phoenix, Golden Eagle, White Crane, and Black Falcon.

Blue Swan. Get the Swan headpiece. Try to make her unique without using too much of the Valkyrie equipment. She's meant to be majestic and beautiful like water.

Black Falcon. Give her the Horus helmet. Give her a sexy, badass, outfit to go with it. She's meant to be a bad girl with an attitude.

White Crane. Not sure what headpiece can make her pure and divine without relying on Elysium's headpiece. She'll be similar to Blue Swan but more divine and conservative.

Golden Eagle. I'll leave that up to you, but all I can think of is a woman that's proud and has a heart of gold.

Phoenix Red. Charismatic leader. Same deal like Golden Eagle but more authority and responsibility.



When you make a character, it's best to know what personality and theme they carry. For instance, I want to make Black Falcon.

Black could mean badass, sexy, darkness, mysterious, and other things of that nature. Falcon is a proud hunter of the bird race. Now if you can take a few of these simple descriptions and implement them to how you want Black Falcon to come out, it'll be much better. Sure Power Rangers peeps should match, but not all of them have to be similar.

Remember if the character doesn't look the part, you failed to capture your audience. Stereotyping is the first step before modifying it to your liking. At the moment, research your birds of prey and pick colors that can suit them to help your ladies more than what they are now.


Hope this helps. On another note, I may have to make these since I'm interested. You can steal if you want after I finish them.
 
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