Gauntlet
[09] Warrior
You're doing great Ramus, keep it up!
A Calm Study in CaS.
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Ramus
[14] Master
brucege
[14] Master
Damn, Ramus, these are excellent! You've gone from mid-tier to top-tier since I last visited. You should just start inserting the pictures directly into your posts so I don't have to open like 50 tabs just to view your gallery. There are a couple trends I noticed about your CaS. This is probably my first time saying this...but most of your characters are UNDER-saturated. I also noticed that your color schemes are somewhat limited. While it's always a safe bet to use colors close to each other (like pink/purple/blue or red/orange/gold), small doses of color clash (like pink/green or blue/orange) can really invigorate a design. Mix up the colors, darkness, and saturation. Everything's fair game. Don't be afraid to push the limits!
For example, here's a cropped image from my current project:
I established pink as my primary color. A purple/pink combination just wouldn't have had enough pop, so I went with green/pink combination(opposites on color wheel). To offset the clash, I brought the saturation way down. Then I noticed that the pink, green, and white are all light, powdery colors, so I decided to make the sash a deep, dark red. That's the kind of logic that I run through every time I'm stuck over a color scheme (which is pretty much all the time). Give it a try when you get the chance!
I love what you did to revamp the Ivy 3P. Good job carrying the white over to the gauntlets. She could still use a little more color clash and some pocket stickers for texture though. Zwei 3P is exceptionally good. He just needs some coloring. Maybe turning that moon yellow or something. Antoinette is a good start. Needs more bump-mapping and maybe something to cover those poofy shoulders. I'll probably try recreating her myself later. Roderick 2P is badass. I like how the diamond motif is echoed on the pants. Like tuxedo mask, but better. Very dashing. Needs colors too though.
You're doing great! I can't wait for your next batch!
For example, here's a cropped image from my current project:
I love what you did to revamp the Ivy 3P. Good job carrying the white over to the gauntlets. She could still use a little more color clash and some pocket stickers for texture though. Zwei 3P is exceptionally good. He just needs some coloring. Maybe turning that moon yellow or something. Antoinette is a good start. Needs more bump-mapping and maybe something to cover those poofy shoulders. I'll probably try recreating her myself later. Roderick 2P is badass. I like how the diamond motif is echoed on the pants. Like tuxedo mask, but better. Very dashing. Needs colors too though.
You're doing great! I can't wait for your next batch!
Ramus
[14] Master
First, thank you so much for the review, it really means something.
Second, I am so sorry, but I can't attache to the page directly.
OK now lets go to some info about those 2 3P.
Viola, this is something like a "Style lecture." I kept asking myself, "What would she use?." After studying some of her original sketches, I came with one that inspired this costumes color wise, and stuff, anyway here is Viola 3P.
Raphael needs more fans, I decided to give him a brighter look, while silver would have worked way better for him, I found the mixture with the green too bland, which with this simple design would translate the 3P as boring, the white is the most common for jabots and stuff....yes the red thorns with a blooming white flower is meant to be symbolic, white may mean good but can also mean sterile or death itself, while the thorns are red, because Raphael is getting mad because his reason to live disappeared. The red mask is to show that he tries to hide this, while the green is actually his signature color during the time Amy was playable in the series.
Second, I am so sorry, but I can't attache to the page directly.
OK now lets go to some info about those 2 3P.
Viola, this is something like a "Style lecture." I kept asking myself, "What would she use?." After studying some of her original sketches, I came with one that inspired this costumes color wise, and stuff, anyway here is Viola 3P.
Raphael needs more fans, I decided to give him a brighter look, while silver would have worked way better for him, I found the mixture with the green too bland, which with this simple design would translate the 3P as boring, the white is the most common for jabots and stuff....yes the red thorns with a blooming white flower is meant to be symbolic, white may mean good but can also mean sterile or death itself, while the thorns are red, because Raphael is getting mad because his reason to live disappeared. The red mask is to show that he tries to hide this, while the green is actually his signature color during the time Amy was playable in the series.
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Ramus
[14] Master
Gabrielle Franchir- Age- 16
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Antonio Delacour- Age 19 Natural from-Spain
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Bento Porto Age-17 Natural from- Brazil
Zallera Adramanthe Age- 23 Natural from- Prussia
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Gabrielle from a young age showed to be a genius, especially in the political matters of her family, when her father asked if he should affiliate himself to Dumas she in pronto said yes. But this was a mistake, after her's father departure that day his carriage was attacked and him and Gabrielle's mother were killed by Dumas men, how did she know? She was now on her way to show the treasure room to Dumas henchmen. When they got there she activated one of the various traps in the house, they died, but many more were still on the house. "I need to lock the house...even if it means..." Being able to lure many into traps she came to the main doors of the castle, the final trap, the one who would allow her to flee...to live another day, would doom everyone else in the house...even the innocent workers "I promise...I won't allow this go unnoticed." A single tear shed while she ran from the castle engulfed in flames.
Antonio Delacour- Age 19 Natural from-Spain
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Antonio grew in house by the sea, he always dreamed to be a pirate, so he could enjoy all the freedom he wanted, but his family worked as a secret assassin guild for the king, his father wanted him to fallow his footsteps, so he taught Antonio how to use a axe, in Antonio's 19 birthday his father received the order to eliminate everyone who knew about the secret assassin guild that the King used to eliminate unwanted people, the problem Antonio was one target, his father left the house in the morning, in the night there was only he and his son, after refusing to eliminate his own son Antonio's father killed himself, after this day Antonio was able to flee and become a captain for a wandering Pirate crew.
Bento Porto Age-17 Natural from- Brazil
Born from a Portuguese explore and one of the finest warriors from a a native Brazilian tribe, he mother got back to Portugal taking her son with her, because he was a a mix of races many people shunned him, but his mother was very rich, for many years she protected him, he is a young naive boy, but is able to hold hinself in a sword fight, thing that his mother made he learn so he could protect himself, one day his mother decided to take him to see Brazil, but in his way their ship was attacked, he took his sword and with a smile went to show what he was worthy.
Zallera Adramanthe Age- 23 Natural from- Prussia
When she was just a baby someone slaughtered her family, but she hold no rancor, being raised in a convent she always thought she would end up being a nun, but one day because of the war that Dumas declared she had to learn how to protect herself, one day while the circus was in town one girl dressed like a torn apart clown called for her, teaching her a strange mix of dance and swordplay. The true about her, Zallera is Tira foster sister that Tira supposedly killed in the past, many nights Zallera have nightmares with her screaming mother,after one of those she made up her mind, she would find the killer of her family and would give her forgiveness, because that how she was raised.
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Norik
[14] Master
Love the stories!
KiraxSummers
[13] Hero
Love Zallera. That skirt is great :) Actually, I can see you're pretty bold with your color choices and that's always good to see. The stories give them that extra dimension that I love so, awesome job!
VILARCANE
[14] Master
Zallera and Antonio have a unique history channel feel to them, the colors themselves aren't too bold for me, just oversaturated for their realistic looks.
Good CAS ramus !
Good CAS ramus !
Ramus
[14] Master
Thank to you all, my Soul Calibur data was corrupted, so I lost any progress I did in the game :/ but oh well, at least I was able to do some new stuff.
Anyway, yes the stories are fun to make, sorry for the typos thou.
Anyway, yes the stories are fun to make, sorry for the typos thou.
KiraxSummers
[13] Hero
I feel your pain T_T My SC4 had a penchant for crapping out on me; think I gave up around the third time. I copied my SC5 save data to another account so I guess I'm insured this time. I can stand losing my hours but not my CaS! XD
brucege
[14] Master
Another very nice batch. I especially love Gabrielle for the cute eyepatch. Do the auto-fire trick to level up to 99 so you can start creating again!
KiraxSummers
[13] Hero
Auto fire trick?
Ramus
[14] Master
Lucius Alexandra- Age- 20 (When when stated to "Sleep".)
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*Notes- Alexandra family is rather unlucky so...the story that fits.
Colors,, I wanted to keep away from the obvious, but those are one of the old Cassandra colors in the sketches.
The armor, I wanted to give Lucius his own identity, so he wouldn't be so "generic Alexandra holding a S&S," I hope he is good, and still loyal to his family.
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Lucius looked trough the window, it is been 8 years since his sisters disappeared, he knew that they were talented warriors chosen by the Gods themselves. But one day, after a long time of no return, Rothion informed both of his sisters went missing, that moment he made up his mind. But he needed to be stronger than his sisters, unfortunately as far as he knew only one person was able to win against Sophitia, the Dread Pirate, Cervantes, after mimicking his weapon, he went to his journey. After three days of travel a young woman in green clothing came to him, with a mischievous smile offering him an "extra" power dose, but he would need to mature that power thus having to sleep for several years. After waking up, his eyes were different and his head was heavy. "What is this thirst...my mouth...is dripping...the scent of blood." An unaware group of travelers met their end.
*Notes- Alexandra family is rather unlucky so...the story that fits.
Colors,, I wanted to keep away from the obvious, but those are one of the old Cassandra colors in the sketches.
The armor, I wanted to give Lucius his own identity, so he wouldn't be so "generic Alexandra holding a S&S," I hope he is good, and still loyal to his family.
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Norik
[14] Master
He looks pretty good, but nothing about him makes me think of Greece or the Ottomans.
KiraxSummers
[13] Hero
I really like the armor tricks though :D Good, fresh choice of color and yeah, his story fits the Alexandra mold XD
Ramus
[14] Master
First I would like to thank you all for the nice things you all said, I am glad you all like it.
So new batch.
Jessica- Age-14
Clarisse Age-20
Amgrim- Age 27
Adriam- Age 21
So new batch.
Jessica- Age-14
Behind a sweet face lies a spoiled girl with a tongue sharp as a guillotine.
Is time for tea already? She chuckled to the white haired servant, Jessica couldn't stand the bore of all that protected life in the castle walls, those endless processions, everything, the only time she would even smile was in the time for tea, the time of mischief, Come on Clarisse is time to break the bore. While strolling in the gigantic garden and chatting she kept saying how much she wanted her life to change..."Take care for what you wish for" A big man with a scythe appeared, looking down to the two girl he maliciously grinned.
Is time for tea already? She chuckled to the white haired servant, Jessica couldn't stand the bore of all that protected life in the castle walls, those endless processions, everything, the only time she would even smile was in the time for tea, the time of mischief, Come on Clarisse is time to break the bore. While strolling in the gigantic garden and chatting she kept saying how much she wanted her life to change..."Take care for what you wish for" A big man with a scythe appeared, looking down to the two girl he maliciously grinned.
Clarisse Age-20
The princess lady in waiting, a sweet girl who mourns for he dead family. When she was only six a plague took her entire family, her parents and two older brothers, she always covered to the princess pranks and ill behavior, because all she saw in her was a lonely girl, besides she always thought her as a little sister.
As the Lady in Wating of the princess she was trained in combat, but her meek nature always got the best out of her. The man that assaulted them was no one else than Clarisse's dead brother. "Amgrim, is that you?
As the Lady in Wating of the princess she was trained in combat, but her meek nature always got the best out of her. The man that assaulted them was no one else than Clarisse's dead brother. "Amgrim, is that you?
Amgrim- Age 27
There are few who could stand more than one attack of this not so gently giant.
She was sleeping , he couldn't hold back his tears as his little sister was taken away by slave dealers, to help the whole family Clarisse was sold to the royal family, she would be happier there. The haunting memory of that fateful day kept him awake at night. Until a year ago, making a pact with an ancient fiend he found wealthy, the price? The life of the Princess of the country of Heilig, not only he would seal the deal but would avenge his stolen sister.
She was sleeping , he couldn't hold back his tears as his little sister was taken away by slave dealers, to help the whole family Clarisse was sold to the royal family, she would be happier there. The haunting memory of that fateful day kept him awake at night. Until a year ago, making a pact with an ancient fiend he found wealthy, the price? The life of the Princess of the country of Heilig, not only he would seal the deal but would avenge his stolen sister.
Don't be fooled by his placid facade, behind his fragile facade lies a blood thirsted warrior.
This young man was kept away from the world for most of his life, he was Heilig last hope of unification, son of the rival house for the throne he and Jessica would stabilize the power balance of the country and make it stronger, while entering in the castle gate he found himself surrounded by thieves, and far away the scream of girl broke the silence.
This young man was kept away from the world for most of his life, he was Heilig last hope of unification, son of the rival house for the throne he and Jessica would stabilize the power balance of the country and make it stronger, while entering in the castle gate he found himself surrounded by thieves, and far away the scream of girl broke the silence.
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WindupSkeleton
[14] Master
I really love the girls - They're dressed for society and not battle, which can be difficult to achieve effectively in this game, so kudos to you for that.
Amgrim is a little plain for my tastes, though there's certainly nothing wrong with him, per say. I dunno, he just doesn't jump out at me.
Adriam's colours bother me. He's got a bit of a gothic look to him, but then he's wearing a baby blue coat that just seems at ends with the flower and the cape. Also the red armour is a little odd. It's like you've tried to make him mysterious and dark, but also remembered that he's royalty. I can't bring myself to like it, I'm sorry friend.
Amgrim is a little plain for my tastes, though there's certainly nothing wrong with him, per say. I dunno, he just doesn't jump out at me.
Adriam's colours bother me. He's got a bit of a gothic look to him, but then he's wearing a baby blue coat that just seems at ends with the flower and the cape. Also the red armour is a little odd. It's like you've tried to make him mysterious and dark, but also remembered that he's royalty. I can't bring myself to like it, I'm sorry friend.
brucege
[14] Master
The others could use some adjustments, as LeBello pointed out, but holy shit, Jessica's AWESOME. I've always stayed clear away from bulky equipment, but you've struck upon one hell of a nice combination. The poofy shoulders are balanced out by the massive skirt, and the stark contrast between the puffy chest area and the tight corset is pretty damn sexy. The flower and ribbon combo provides a nice accent point for the outfit. And yay, you used some nice, bright colors too! Whimsical yet dramatic, like a mix of Alice (in Wonderland) and Belle (B&B). She already kicks ass, but you could try experimenting with some more stickers. She's my favorite work on the forums for the past couple weeks (though my tastes in CaS are rather unconventional).
Ramus
[14] Master
So who here wants to be a pokemon master? Or maybe being a coordinator fits your taste better.
Anyway, lets see some trainer shall we?
Since there is no stories for them I will give you character notes.
Dark-
Before anything, this is somewhat modern, I guess all of them ended like this, he came from a long way, many of the originals choices was Cervantes bodysuit in black and white, but in the end didn't gave trainer feeling, so I started to mess around with school boy clothing, and added a little wolf motif with Z.W.E.I's pants, to give that torn apart that dark should have.
Steel-
This one gave me a hard time, since I set my heart in doing something that could bee seem in a Pokemon game, I tried gauntlets and leg armor several times, but nothing worked quite right, in the end I decided to give him a Byron feeling, but I really tried to keep him as original as possible, so...yah the red hair is actually a mistake....because really was to be blonde lol- I think it was hard mostly because steel leaders go to be really elegant to really rough.
Poison-Because screw fairy
Like all the other specialties, she came to be really simple, yes she was meant to have that Jessie feeling, the color are reference to the fact that bright things in forests are actually poisonous, the black is really just to give that contrast.
Bonus Character-
Coordinator-
Shameless copy of Jessie contest costume style, but I like, is funny to be true, she is all colorful and stuff, full of ribbons and frills....and over the top stuff, I guess is one of a kind of all character I done so far.
So those are meant to be simple, it was fun to d them, so if you have a request of any type specialist trainer I would like to hear.
Anyway, lets see some trainer shall we?
Since there is no stories for them I will give you character notes.
Dark-
Before anything, this is somewhat modern, I guess all of them ended like this, he came from a long way, many of the originals choices was Cervantes bodysuit in black and white, but in the end didn't gave trainer feeling, so I started to mess around with school boy clothing, and added a little wolf motif with Z.W.E.I's pants, to give that torn apart that dark should have.
Steel-
This one gave me a hard time, since I set my heart in doing something that could bee seem in a Pokemon game, I tried gauntlets and leg armor several times, but nothing worked quite right, in the end I decided to give him a Byron feeling, but I really tried to keep him as original as possible, so...yah the red hair is actually a mistake....because really was to be blonde lol- I think it was hard mostly because steel leaders go to be really elegant to really rough.
Poison-Because screw fairy
Like all the other specialties, she came to be really simple, yes she was meant to have that Jessie feeling, the color are reference to the fact that bright things in forests are actually poisonous, the black is really just to give that contrast.
Bonus Character-
Coordinator-
Shameless copy of Jessie contest costume style, but I like, is funny to be true, she is all colorful and stuff, full of ribbons and frills....and over the top stuff, I guess is one of a kind of all character I done so far.
So those are meant to be simple, it was fun to d them, so if you have a request of any type specialist trainer I would like to hear.
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WindupSkeleton
[14] Master
PEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRFECTIMUS.