Storn's Art & Characters thread.

[Storn]

Since I'm running Mutants and Masterminds, but in a predominant Champions universe, I thought I would share some of my doodles as I get them done for my game. I'll post stuff here occasionally.

this particular beastie is being written up in MM, but was already featured as a Champions critter. Neil has the file on this one (as do I, but it is so buried in my mac, and it is a creation workshop file and won't be read by my mac) I'm hoping y'all can convince him to post it here.

Anyways the art is below. Have fun.

{If you are curious about the MM stats, here is the thread to that...page 7}

http://www.greenronin.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1570

[RDU Neil]

Interesting new take on the dreyogg, Storn. Always glad to get a preview of what will be kicking my @$$ on Thursday! :D

[Monolith]

Very nice picture Storn. I look forward to having it destroy my players in a couple of weeks. Thanks!

[Storn]

103 viewings, 126 downloads (not sure how that happened) and I get two comments!?!?!?!?!

One from my player.

Geez folks, tell me it sucks or you like it or something. After all the complaining I heard about not enough colored art, I give y'all some for free... and I get the chirping of crickets. Sheesh.


and Neil, any chance you could throw the stats up for a friendly dreyogg?

[Fuzzy Gnome]

edit - this post was rude and unconstructive

[Delthrien]

Originally posted by Storn
103 viewings, 126 downloads (not sure how that happened) and I get two comments!?!?!?!?!

One from my player.

Geez folks, tell me it sucks or you like it or something. After all the complaining I heard about not enough colored art, I give y'all some for free... and I get the chirping of crickets. Sheesh.


My interpretation is if it's been downloaded 126 times, it probably doesn't suck... ;)

Personally, I think I'd like to avoid meeting up with one of htese things. The image is vicious enough -- I can't imagine the stats make it any more cuddly.

Very good work at drawing a very nasty-looking thing. Please don't do it again. My children get annoyed at me when I tell them I've had a bad dream and ask if I can "sleep in their room tonight..."

Charlie

[Mavnn]

Hey, give those of us who have to work a chance! We can't spend all day commenting, you know ;).

Image looks great - and very nasty. Sort of reminds me of the boomers from Bubblegum Crisis - with extra added spikey bits!

Looking forward to seeing the Champions stats, and many thanks for the free illos.

Michael

[Acroyear]

Sorry, Storn.

The good:
I like the pants. Usually, I find your cloth folds a little chunky, but I liked these. I also like the pose and the work/design of the face is excellent. You give a very good sense of motion in this piece.

The fire spitball effect is well done. I think the color could have been a little more intense/less pastel looking but I think I only feel this way because of the white background.

The bad (hopefully constructive):
I felt his right hand lacked detail especially in the palm. The other hand could use a little something on the fingers/talons. Compared to the rest of the piece (with shading and hash work), it looks like the line work was painted over or something.

The color seemed a little bland to me. I admit to not being a big fan of the watercolor look, so I'm biased. I would have liked to see more highlights & shading on the cables. They are pretty plain. Overall it looks to me the color is a little washed out looking (again, I'm biased).

Overall:
Nice job. I was looking through some older Hero books recently and it's really impressive just how much you've improved over the years. There's a great sense of motion here (no motion lines or blurs needed) and a good sense, with the pose, of a kind of creepy style of movement.

[BarryB]

Okay, I'll comment.

I love them! Your generosity is most appreciated.

I've always enjoyed Storn's work. I think the Dreyyog, Marie, and Scallion(?. The faceless guy) are going to have to appear in some form in my campaign.

[Storn]

Originally posted by Acroyear
Sorry, Stor
The bad (hopefully constructive):
I felt his right hand lacked detail especially in the palm. The other hand could use a little something on the fingers/talons. Compared to the rest of the piece (with shading and hash work), it looks like the line work was painted over or something.

The color seemed a little bland to me. I admit to not being a big fan of the watercolor look, so I'm biased. I would have liked to see more highlights & shading on the cables. They are pretty plain. Overall it looks to me the color is a little washed out looking (again, I'm biased).

Overall:
Nice job. I was looking through some older Hero books recently and it's really impressive just how much you've improved over the years. There's a great sense of motion here (no motion lines or blurs needed) and a good sense, with the pose, of a kind of creepy style of movement.

Acroyear, its a sketch. Like someone commenting about day job, well, I have one too. It just "happens" to be related. So a bit of detail lacking in the hand was intentional. The watercolor look is intentional. lack of detail in the cables is simply called "lazy". I didn't want to spend a ton of time on it, because its not meant for publication. Since i'm not lazy at all (I can say with all confidence) in my work, if I let some hobby sketches slide a bit...well... this is just a doodle and just fun. I'm not going to put the same pressure on myself that I do for a pro job.

also, Neil has stated many times that he likes the flow, the sketchiness of my pencil work. I was trying to keep that, yet present something that was in color and was indicative of the character it was meant to display. Experimental? You betchya.

[pruttm]

I hate to see you making excuses for the quality of your work be it for hobby or for work. Its all good and appreciated. With Hero moving more to greyscale artwork the books are less useful since they are harder to scan and color. I appreciate any color artwork that I stumble on. Good stuff.

pete

[Acroyear]

Oh, I figured it wasn't a polished piece but you were asking for comments. Rather than just say "pretty good" - I apologized for not commenting and I figured I'd point out what I liked and didn't like. You have said in the past you prefer constructive comments to help yourself improve. You have requested in the past that people just not say "that sucks" or "cool" but to comment on what sucks or is cool and why the person thinks so. :)

As stated "hopefully constructive" and pointed out the changes *I* would have preferred (sharper color, a little more detail in a couple places to match the rest, and I stated my bias about the watercolor look, which I know you like...but I don't. So as a viewer...I don't care for it which influences my opinion). I like this piece more than some of your pro jobs, actually. I like the pencil-ly look to this one.

[Blackout]

Right, so you wanted comments...

You've managed to convey that the figure is in motion extremely well.

Even though you were "lazy" with the cables, they seem to interact with the figure properly and don't look unnatural - or, at least, as natural as cables sticking out of a body can be.

The head seems a tad too small for the body, but the rest of the proportions seem right. The twisting of the torso, and the foreshortening that entails seems correct.

I realy like the right arm. Specifically the twisting of the wrist and forearm.

Was this computer colored? In many ways I'm not a huge fan of computer coloring, but I think most of what you've done here works well (giving the critters flesh a necrotic feel). However, and this is the reason I asked the lead in question, I'm not crazy about the "breath weapon"... It has a very different feel from the rest, kinda sterile and lacking "personality".

On the whole, though, I really like the piece. Which, considering I'm an "unofficial" Stornite (Stornian?), isn't at all surprising to me.

Just my two cents (which, if you saw my "art", prob'ly wouldn't be worth even that).

[Tclynch]

I've been following the thread over on the M&M boards. Very nice artwork and good write ups over there. Everyone should check it out...

[Storn]

Originally posted by pruttm
I hate to see you making excuses for the quality of your work be it for hobby or for work. Its all good and appreciated. With Hero moving more to greyscale artwork the books are less useful since they are harder to scan and color. I appreciate any color artwork that I stumble on. Good stuff.

pete

ah Pruttm, you reminded me of something I wanted to say.

Coloring over pencils is the exact same process of coloring over grayscale. Exactly. So if I can do it, computer newbie I am, anyone can color any illo that is grayscale. In fact, it is no different in theory, than an underpainting that is the basis of thousand years of art.

You do need Photoshop though. And a wacom tablet goes a long way to making it easier.

1) scan in your art (or get an electronic version of grayscale art)
2) Under "Image" is "Adjust". Under Adjust is "levels" and "Brightness/Contrast". Both which can be used to lower or raise the blackness quotient of the picture. I actually make my pencils darker. But for grayscale, you might want to play with Bright/Contrast to darken the dark lines, but minimize the gradients.
3) Under "Image" is "Mode". Under "Mode" change Grayscale to RGB Color. Now you can slap some color around.
4) Under "Window" is "Show Layers" (if it isn't already out). There is a little arrow to the right on the "Layers" box. Click on it. Select "Duplicate Layer".
5) Now you have two layers, select the one on top, now in the box is a pull-down menu that should say Normal at the moment. Change it to Multiply. Now, all that gray will stay while you can apply color over the gray.
6) Paint away in the colors you want on the Multiply layer. I tend to use "Wet Edges" on the paint tool... but you don't have to.
7) If you want highlights, build "New Layer" and do your highlights on that, do not set it to Multiply. I tend to do my Highlights at 85% because I do like a bit of texture to come through...there is a slide scale when you select a brush tool to allow this. But if you don't, set to 100%
8) When done, "Flatten Layers" and you can save as a tifff, jpeg...what have you.

This method does take slightly more time than blasting in color into a line drawing. And how many times has there been a "little space" and your fill tool as painted 65% of the pic and you gotta go find that little space to fill it? But not much more. And you will have the rounding of the form because the shadows and the highlights are already there in greyscale. You won't have to supply as much. And you will get something that is much more "real" looking that the filled-in look of say, heromachine.

[Acroyear]

Actually, if you set your tools right, you don't get that little white space on a fill. I don't fill, though, I multiply paint.

When the grayscale isn't stinky, Storn's given very good advice there... (I'm hoping I have a poor printing and the art isn't just stinky. Utility in my CKC is a silhouette....that image is useless). But yeah, it can be done. You just have to put out a little more effort and are restrained to the original artist's light source and shading styles which for many of us isn't a bad thing ;)

[Nato]

Hey Storn. I commented a bit on it on the other thread, but I really dig this picture. And the style used to make it. I know it's a sketch, but that's largely part of the charm. The textured pencil strokes on the pant legs and near the fit are my favorite. Just gives it a lot of character.

As far as the character and the overall feel for the drawing, it honestly reminds me of Silvestri's X-Men run and those baddies the Reavers.

I appreciate the color schem myself. It shows some excellent restraint, which is a sign of a seasoned artist in my opinion. Great art is all about firm decision making and you've chosen your palette wisely.

OH, a question for you. I know you like to do your work in color most of the time, even if it's published in black and white. I was computer coloring in just grey before - but then I said "what's the point." I may as well use color. It doesn't take much more time, and it's just as easy to monitor contrast and value. My question is, do you tweak it for black and white publication after you finish the coloring? This is what I've been doing lately. I'll color it completely, but using more layers than I normally would. Then I convert it to greyscale. The separate layers make it much more convenient for me to alter the contrast between to shapes. Just wondering if this is perhaps a similar approach to what you use.

Anyway, thanks for sharing with us. Always a blast to see artwork someone uses in their game.

-Nato

[Nato]

P.S. - I really enjoyed following your boot camp thread on RPGnet. You have a great talent for teaching and critiquing. It was a lot of fun. Hopefully I'll have time to get involved in the next one just for kicks.

[Storn]

Nato, thanks for your comments... Loved your Foxbat tank illo in UVA!

>>My question is, do you tweak it for black and white publication after you finish the coloring?<<<

About 60% of the time, I tweak after I've converted to Grayscale. I'm getting better at knowing what colors will do what when converting. It used to be about 90% of the time. I play just a tad with Brightness/Contrast... and usually a tad is all it takes. I feel that my stuff has been printing ok compared to Chris's. Chris's line work is phenominal, but the grayscale seems to get a bit washed across the board. Chris and I have talked about this. I really try to staying towards the light end of the spectrum... I suggested to him the same thing. This is where working in color helps me. A light yellow, next to a light blue will give me a nice range of Light grays when converted. They will be awfully close, but not identical.

I try to make sure that in the color version there is some white left, it seems to ground the color into a range that will work in gray. I also go from 0-70% Value and then skip to a 100% Value (black). I try to stay away from the 75%-99% Value range...it will all read as a black mass when printed, as opposed to 75%-99% Gray.

I did 5 illos for Millennium City (a low amount due to time constraints on my end) 4 of them where color. I was going to color the 5th, but I scanned in the grayscale work and I was happy with it. So that last one, I did some minor tweaking of Gray application. For what it is worth.

[Storn]

The continuing saga of UNTIL Black Ops is up on the Green Ronin thread of the same name as this one.

Someone mentioned wanting to know when i did that.

[Mavnn]

Thanks Storn!

[Tclynch]

Really enjoying both the writing and the COLOR artwork...

[Brutal]

Allthough im not a huge fan of watercolors (or whatever you call those kind of colors), that was some very nice art.

[death tribble]

I liked the picture.

[Storn]

Well, I wasn't going to finish this doodle. But I wanted to experiment with liquid acrylics on top of clear gesso for an underpainting. Usually I do gesso acrylic seal over pencils before oil paint...but the gesso, while clear, is kinda milky and dilutes the darkest darks. Something that is very useful to have when doing the overpainting.

So, this was to be a character drawing, but as I was building the character, it changed on me considerably... so I ditched this drawing, not overly enamored with it.

but it served as the perfect vehicle to test out my *new* underpainting technique. So I'm posting it here in case anyone finds a use for it. Because the pencil is sealed in, there is lots of little stray lines. While this was just a test, in a true painting, the whole surface would be covered and you would never see stray pencil lines.

[Acroyear]

*grumble grumble*

A couple days ago, I just designed a costume that looks extremely similar to that. The waist almost exactly and the upper body/sleeves pretty close (I had a few more darts in there). I'll scan it, you'd be amazed at how close it is...

Get outta may hayud!

[Nato]

Interesting technique. I had a teacher who worked in similar fashion using rabit skin glue.

So after you've sealed in your pencils with the clear gesso, it looks as if you've applied the paint in a very liquid form, almost like watercolors? I'll have to give that a try.

[Storn]

Nato, it was grey Koh-i-Noor Drawing ink.

But usually, I use FW Arcylic Artist Ink for most of my underpaintings. Usually a sepia or a brown.

I was just experimentin'

[Storn]

...or is that Kobalt Kid? I can't remember the right way. Anyway, this is a private commission from Rob Young for one of his M&M characters. A slightly retro look and a more traditional color technique than the last grayscale experiment.

Hope y'all like.

[Nato]

Hey, pretty cool image there. The character has a nice light-hearted feel to him.

[Acroyear]

I like that one. It's got one of those Kirby-esque things going (maybe the dots, the boots, and that hand raised position).

[Acroyear]

Here's that design I did a few days ago. It's just ballpoint pen as I was sketching out costume ideas. I'm sure you'll see the amazing resemblence :)

[Tetsuyama]

Very nice artwork. I agree with some of the other posters in that I'm not a huge fan of the watercolor look, but I do like the sketchy relaxed feel of the original piece. I really like the "Cobalt" drawing. Very sharp.

I also *really* liked the adventure descriptions. I haven't run across a story hour-type board here, and that seems like something that a role playing community can always use. Anyways, I bookmarked the Green Ronin thread so I can keep up with what's going on! Hopefully you'll keep finding time to update it! :)

[Storn]

Originally posted by Acroyear
Here's that design I did a few days ago. It's just ballpoint pen as I was sketching out costume ideas. I'm sure you'll see the amazing resemblence :)

That is funny Acro. There are no new ideas. <g>

My sketch, the pencils were sitting around for two weeks. So, maybe we were channeling the same idea. What is kinda ironic, is that sketch is useless for my character concept... I moved away from that visual idea as I built the character... but my GM asked me to throw a cape on it quickly and would be perfect for an NPC.

And on Cobalt there, yeah, the Kirby homage was deliberate. Rob's request is that Cobalt is a silver age-looking type and Kirby was the word he used too. So... I guess I do know Jack.

[Acroyear]

My new imagination leeching powers are truly growing ;)

You did a great job with the Kirby thing. You got the feel across without resorting to the usual gimmicks of the squiggly line shines and flattened, squared hands and such. As such, I say "perfect."

[RDU Neil]

... to have gamed with Storn for many years. He is always doodling at the games, and comes up with fun sketches, or photo copies of other pictures that I can use to enhance my games.

I'm very lucky, that way.

These days, I can get by in other games without character images... but Champions is so visual, and I've benefited from Storn's art for so long, I find it tough to run games withOUT character drawings, anymore.

Love the Kirby-esque dude, Storn. One more image to flesh out our 100 member UNITE team, eh? :)

[Starcorp Man]

My groups resident artist, beyond myself that is, went to do color work for Crossgen Comics, Mystic. So no more art for us :(

[Acroyear]

My group is happy that I suck enough not to get employed doing it.

We do pester the other artist (we have two, nyah) who works for EA to do all our weapons and vehicles and stuff, though :)

[Nato]

Originally posted by Starcorp Man
My groups resident artist, beyond myself that is, went to do color work for Crossgen Comics, Mystic. So no more art for us :(

Ah, they moved him out to Florida, eh?

[Storn]

This is another commission. I didn't feel like opening a thread in Star Hero, where this image belongs. Just seemed better not to have over-proliferation of Storn threads.

Yup, another watercolor like one. Obviously a character in a sci fi game that should be obvious when you open the link.

The character is Bob Fletchers... to give credit where credit is due.

[Monolith]

Both of those new pictures are sweet Storn!

I have promptly gobbled up both of them and will be putting them to good use in my game. Thanks!

[Acroyear]

That one I like.

Maybe it's the green/blue pallet I don't care for and not the style in the other ones.

[Tetsuyama]

I think that the watercolor look really works well for this one. I think that where I start to run in to problems with watercolor is when I see a piece where the subject is cartoony and I would expect bright primary colors, but the colors are a little dim and the edges not as sharp as I tend to like. The subject here is a bit more muted than most four-color supers, and the edges are well-defined in all the right places.

That reminds me, I really like the cover to Dark Champions (the old one; haven't seen the new one), and the character firing two guns while diving around the piano from FREd. Those are probably two of my favorite gaming pieces of artwork. Very nice stuff.

[Storn]

Tetsuyama, I did not do the cover to Dark Champions. A famous (but not so famous, that I remember his name) video game artist did it. He did a lot of console art for coin-op video games.

But thanks on the shoot-out at the piano. That was kind a visual in-joke for my good friend Rick, who plays piano. Shooting up a keyboard seemed like great fun at the time. What silly places ideas come from!?!?!?!

[Starcorp Man]

Originally posted by Nato
Ah, they moved him out to Florida, eh?

Yep, to do color work on the book.... so lost the artist and a player.

[Storn]

Originally posted by Acroyear

Maybe it's the green/blue pallet I don't care for and not the style in the other ones.

Gee. Thanks for telling me.

[Acroyear]

Originally posted by Storn
Gee. Thanks for telling me.

Well, after saying I didn't care for the watercolor style previously and then liking this piece, I felt it fair to point out that perhaps my initial comments were not due to the "style" but rather the color pallet and I was unable to recognize that previously.

Am I reading too much defensiveness into your responses (problem with the text medium)? Seems like you don't really want feedback discussion and I find myself feeling like I somehow have to justify my comments.

[Tetsuyama]

D'oh! I could have sworn that you were listed in the art credits as one of two artists for the cover for Dark Champions. I'm gonna have to blame my apparent memory problems on the diet pop, since I'm not naturally fallible. ;)

[Storn]

Originally posted by Acroyear

Am I reading too much defensiveness into your responses (problem with the text medium)? Seems like you don't really want feedback discussion and I find myself feeling like I somehow have to justify my comments.

Not defensive.

Annoyed.

You've already have made it abundently clear that you don't care for the earlier sketchy pics. So why bring it up again?

And the statement "maybe its the blue-green pallet I don't care for..." is just a stupid statement, considering that is ALL Kid Cobalt is (which you stated you did like) and your own freakin' avatar!

Listen, this stuff is not for print.. although I feel that some of it is good enough to print. Its just for me fooling around with various techniques, illustrating some characters in my games. I'm sharing it with y''all so you might get some use out of it.

The comments I was hoping to get was "hey, this is useful." or "gee, sketchy qualities CAN work for some sub-genres of superheroes", maybe stumble around some techniques... heck, costume design like yourself posted.... not to get detailed analysis of, dare I say it? SKETCHES!!!

It is my fault, I admit. I didn't make clear what kind of comments I was expecting.

However, everyone can feel free to critique my art. I just hold the right to feel annoyed when it seems petty to me. Trust me, I've taken much stronger critiques of my art than anyone has dished out here. I know what a good critique is. And I know how to take my medicine.

But I really can't give a damn that you don't like my blue-green palette. I just can't take a statement like that seriously. Its like saying, because you drew a figure in your sketch book with legs too short, that you suck because I don't like the way you draw legs. If I have an issue with the way you draw legs, I would point out; "hey, measure that leg from the knee down... it seems wonky in its length"... or something. I wouldn't say; "hey prismacolors suck for superheroes and I don't like your style because of your short legs." See the difference?

[Storn]

Originally posted by Tetsuyama
D'oh! I could have sworn that you were listed in the art credits as one of two artists for the cover for Dark Champions. I'm gonna have to blame my apparent memory problems on the diet pop, since I'm not naturally fallible. ;)

Y'know, now that you mentioned it. I think I did get erroneious credit for Dark Champions... the cover was based on a drawing I did... but I did not do the cover.

[RDU Neil]

Storn... you did draw the original version of the Dark Champions cover... and it ran on a Game Shop News cover... and in a Hero advertisement, I believe. It was very similar, and the final cover was basically a redo of your work. I've got that piece at home (a copy) I believe. I'll look for it, tonight.

[Blue]

Aw c'mon, Storn... You know we love you! Not sure Acroyear's comment deserved a full-page rant.

The very fact that you are a sought after artist says enough. Personally I look forward to seeing more.

[Dynamo]

Originally posted by Storn
Y'know, now that you mentioned it. I think I did get erroneious credit for Dark Champions... the cover was based on a drawing I did... but I did not do the cover. Yup, right there in the credits.

"Cover Art: Frank Cirocco and Storn Cook"

Right next to a B&W of the Harbinger with your sig on it.

[Storn]

The Black Ops saga is updated over at Green Ronin;

http://www.greenronin.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=22623#22623

No pics this time, but if you are curious in last night's game.... there ya go.

[MisterVimes]

Originally posted by Storn
Tetsuyama, I did not do the cover to Dark Champions. A famous (but not so famous, that I remember his name) video game artist did it. He did a lot of console art for coin-op video games.

But thanks on the shoot-out at the piano. That was kind a visual in-joke for my good friend Rick, who plays piano. Shooting up a keyboard seemed like great fun at the time. What silly places ideas come from!?!?!?!

Wasn't it Frank Cirocco? The artist on Marvel's ALIEN LEGION?

[MisterVimes]

Originally posted by Storn
...or is that Kobalt Kid? I can't remember the right way. Anyway, this is a private commission from Rob Young for one of his M&M characters. A slightly retro look and a more traditional color technique than the last grayscale experiment.

I really like that one. I love the use of color and the pose seems to project a sense of 'Fun' about the character.

[Stephen_H-G]

I saw the guy with his spaceship over on the RPGnet forums earlier; I love it. It sort of suggested "Han Solo" to me, if only because of the shape of the ship. I also loved how it combined traditional and digital techniques to create something you couldn't really create with either alone (the water spots come from reality, the utterly smooth gradation that dominates the picture comes from the digital world. Great fusion of the two!)

I've been toying with doing a space opera campaign, though certainly not anytime recently. I think this one captures the feel of the genre very well. (Hell, it's my wallpaper right now.) Thanks for letting us all in on your sketches! I'm really digging it.

[Storn]

Poor Neil, I used to pump out characters almost on a weekly basis. But I've calmed down in my middle age. But I got a chance to introduce a new character for this upcoming week. So here is Geist.

This character came from several different threads of thought. Neil's comments on magic on these boards. A tie-in with my GMing of a villain created by an event with Mentalla. The fact that I have never played a mentalist in RDU. The discussion between Eric and Neil and I about how mentalists are not frontline fighters, can de-rail plots and my own GMing of telepath character with frightening levels of Teep in SAS. And Eric's definitative Locke, the premier psi of RDU, who draws on the ambient psychic energy of everyone around him.

Quite a challenge to come up with a front line mentalist that was different. Giest was my ploy. He answers and draws power from the spirits of the dead. His attacks have no range... his defenses are decent for a beginning character to get in the middle of a tussle. And all of his plot-destroying powers? GM control limitation. Sure, he has clairsentience and telepathy... but only when the spirits deem it necessary to tell him.

So, here is Geist:

Name: Geist



Val Char Cost

15 STR 5

18 DEX 24

20 CON 20

12 BODY 4

18 INT 8

20 EGO 20

18 PRE 8

12 COM 1

5 PD 2

5 ED 1

5 SPD 32

7 REC 0

40 END 0

30 STUN 0



Characteristic Rolls: STR: 12-, DEX: 13-, CON: 13-, INT: 13-, EGO: 13-, PER: 13-

Run: 6/7", Swim: 2", Jump: 3", Lift: 200kg



Cost Powers END/Roll

23 Force Field: Spirit field (20 PD/20 ED); Only in Hero ID: -º; Activation: 14-, -? (40) 4

56 Multipower (70-pt reserve); Only in Hero ID: -º (70)

u-2 5d6 Ego Attack: Ghost Touch; No Range: -?; Visible: -º (50) 5

u-3 4d6 Ego Attack: Spirit Explosion; Explosion (Extended Area +0"/DC): ?; Personal Immunity: +º; No Range: -?; Visible: -º (70) 7

u-2 +35 STR: Spirit Strength; Reduced END: Half, º (44) 1

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5 Instant Change; Clothes: One Set, 5 (5)

10 Elemental Control: Possession (30-pt reserve); No Conscious Control: -2 (30)

a-11 Clairsentience (Normal Sight, Mental); See: Future and Past, +40; Dimensions: Current, +0; Range: 700"; Side Effects (6d6 automatic!): 60/All, -1 (75) 7

b-10 12d6 Telepathy (60) 6

c-7 12d6 Mind Control; Communication: Verbal, +0; Side Effects (Automatic!!! Both target and Dorian must follow the same command): 60/All, -1 (60) 6

8 5d6 Mind Scan; Attack Roll Bonus: 0; Extra Time: 1 min., -1?; Concentrate: Throughout & ? DCV, -? (25) 2

4 Mental Defense (14 pts); Ablative: -1; Activation: 14-, -? (10)

2 Running (+1", 7", NC: 14"); Non-Combat Multiplier: ?2, +0; Has Turn Mode: No, +0 (2) 1



Cost Skills, Talents, Perks Roll

5 Luck (1d6)

6 +3 level w/Single Attack: Spirit Touch (not that it is training, just that it is easy)

3 +1 level w/Strike, Grab, Haymaker

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3 Bureaucratics 13-

2 Knowledge Skill: Occult 11-

3 Knowledge Skill: Intel Analyst 13-

2 English (Fluent Conv.); Literacy: Standard, 0

3 Systems Operation 13-

---

3 Perk; UNITE



150+ Disadvantages

5 Enraged: Ghost Possession, rape/murder victims seize him, if the victim knew the perp (11-, 14-); Circumstances: Uncommon, +5

20 Hunted: Dark, demonic forces that Hath No Name or are Legion (8-); Capabilities: More Powerful, 15; Non-combat Influence: Extensive, +5; Geographical Area: Unlimited, -0; Actions: Hunting, ?1; Punishment: Harsh, 0

15 Hunted: A sorceress villianess to be determined. (8-); Capabilities: More Powerful, 15; Non-combat Influence: None, +0; Geographical Area: Unlimited, -0; Actions: Hunting, ?1; Punishment: Harsh, 0

15 In Love with GM's choice, but it will be irrational, passionate and strong...at the worst possible moment.... past life kinda thing perhaps? (Common, Strong)

5 Distinctive Features: Eerie aura. Cold fields at times, wind blows a lot around him; Concealability: Easily, 5; Reaction: Noticed and Recognizable, +0

5 Rivalry: Spellsword; Situation: Professional, 5; Position: Equal, +0; Rival: NPC, +0

10 Psych. Lim.: Sometimes cannot differentiate between ghosts and real people (Uncommon, Strong)

10 Psych. Lim.: Not confident, overly cautious (Common, Moderate)

10 Psych. Lim. Believes in UNTIL mission, loyal to UNTIL (Common, Moderate)

10 Public Identity: Dorian Amadeus Strauss

10 Susceptibility: Holy Ground (Unless Spirit Holy Ground) (1d6 STUN/Turn); Condition: Uncommon, +5

10 Generic Disadvantage : GM caveat (Uncommon, Strong); Situation: Uncommon, +5; Intensity: Strong, +5

10 Vulnerability: Magic effects, illusions, charms, you name it, if it ain't hurting, he'll fall for it. (1?? Effect); Attack: Common, +10

5 Watched: Ghosts, Spirits...they always want something! (11-); Capabilities: As Powerful, 10; Non-combat Influence: None, +0; Geographical Area: Unlimited, -0; Only Watching: ??; Punishment: Mild, -5

10 Watched: UNTIL (11-); Capabilities: More Powerful, 15; Non-combat Influence: Extensive, +5; Geographical Area: Unlimited, -0; Only Watching: ??; Punishment: Mild, -5



OCV: 6; DCV: 6; ECV: 7; Mental Def.: 14; Phases: 3, 5, 8, 10, 12

PD/rPD: 25/20; ED/rED: 25/20



COSTS: Char.: 125 Disad.: 150

Powers: + 173 Base: + 150

Total: = 298 Total: = 300

and Geist's pic

[RDU Neil]

Well Storn... we'll see how Geist functions, tomorrow, when he visits the LA Basin and the remains of the city. Oh... 3.5 million dead might have a few things to say to him.
;)


Heck... he might go insane his very first adventure! Fun, fun!!!:D

[Starcorp Man]

Hay Storn, do you think you'll ever do a picture of the Female Martial Artist with the Three Section Staff on the front of the Ninja Hero book? By herself that is?

[Tech]

(read read read. ok, caught up)

Storn, simply put: Your pics rock!

[Storn]

Originally posted by Stephen_H-G
I saw the guy with his spaceship over on the RPGnet forums earlier; I love it. It sort of suggested "Han Solo" to me, if only because of the shape of the ship. I also loved how it combined traditional and digital techniques to create something you couldn't really create with either alone (the water spots come from reality, the utterly smooth gradation that dominates the picture comes from the digital world. Great fusion of the two!)

I've been toying with doing a space opera campaign, though certainly not anytime recently. I think this one captures the feel of the genre very well. (Hell, it's my wallpaper right now.) Thanks for letting us all in on your sketches! I'm really digging it.

It is a star wars character, in a ship that is a sister class of the Falcoln. So all that was quite intentional.

But thanks Stephen, glad you liked it.

[lemming]

Originally posted by Storn
Quite a challenge to come up with a front line mentalist that was different. Giest was my ploy. He answers and draws power from the spirits of the dead. His attacks have no range... his defenses are decent for a beginning character to get in the middle of a tussle. And all of his plot-destroying powers? GM control limitation. Sure, he has clairsentience and telepathy... but only when the spirits deem it necessary to tell him.

Very cool. What's funny is in my campaign, I just got a new player whose character, Professor N, talks to the dead. and that's his basis for many of his powers. The funny thing was in my campaign guidelines I mention how mentalists may suffer persecution. (The other player helping him forgot this point. :) )

So far so good, I need to get last episode up on the web.

[Storn]

Originally posted by Starcorp Man
Hay Storn, do you think you'll ever do a picture of the Female Martial Artist with the Three Section Staff on the front of the Ninja Hero book? By herself that is?

If she ever gets a write-up in a published book, maybe. She has a full-length, head to toe, picture in UMA interior (sans 3 -sec staff). Or if I ever decided to play her myself... perhaps.

but I don't have any current plans to draw her.

[Storn]

This was a pencil drawing done at Saturday's gaming table. It is Eric's character, who hasn't had a ton of "air time' compared to his other characters. But he's a great character. I'll let Eric tell you about him.

Yes, I didn't ink it. The paper that I sketch on is not good enough quality to accept brush and/or quill... so this is another digital coloring over pencils. hey, I like the style. Your mileage may vary.

[MisterVimes]

Originally posted by Storn
This was a pencil drawing done at Saturday's gaming table. It is Eric's character, who hasn't had a ton of "air time' compared to his other characters. But he's a great character. I'll let Eric tell you about him.

Yes, I didn't ink it. The paper that I sketch on is not good enough quality to accept brush and/or quill... so this is another digital coloring over pencils. hey, I like the style. Your mileage may vary.

That's NUTS! I love that picture, second only to Cobalt Kid (or vice versa)

[RDU Neil]

Just a note on the characters history... I made him up on the fly, as a "one shot" character for Eric to play. He's got an interesting history, tied into NPCs in my game.

Storn drew him PERFECTLY. I described him, and the picture came out EXACTLY like I'd always envisioned him. That is rare, but I love it when it happens. Too sweet, Storn.
:D

Eric has then taken him and run in making him a really interesting addition to the RDU.

[MisterVimes]

Originally posted by RDU Neil
Just a note on the characters history... I made him up on the fly, as a "one shot" character for Eric to play. He's got an interesting history, tied into NPCs in my game.

Storn drew him PERFECTLY. I described him, and the picture came out EXACTLY like I'd always envisioned him. That is rare, but I love it when it happens. Too sweet, Storn.
:D

Eric has then taken him and run in making him a really interesting addition to the RDU.

So... give... What's the story on this guy?

[Nuadha]

I have to say it again. It's a great image. I love the pose. It really gives the impression of an alien martial art.

(A quick introduction- This is James. I'm another player in Neil's RDU campaign that has finally decided to pop in here and join the conversation.)

[Monolith]

Storn, I love you art. I would give me firstborn to have 1/5 the talent you have! That alien martial artist is a very nice picture!

Thanks for posting it!

[Monolith]

Originally posted by Nuadha
(A quick introduction- This is James. I'm another player in Neil's RDU campaign that has finally decided to pop in here and join the conversation.)
Hello James! Welcome to the jungle. Contrary to popular believe, we are only 3/4 as bad as most people say we are. :)

[BonHed]

Originally posted by MisterVimes
So... give... What's the story on this guy?

Sheesh, give me some time to post... =)

The name Demon Star comes from the litteral translation of his species type's name. He is an offshoot of the Dazeurian race (Herculon (sp?) is the character's father); every few generations or so a Dazeurian is born with a somewhat different genetic pattern. This pattern creates the "Demon Star," an old racial warrior.

This particular character was born to a woman in Oklahoma, who, at the time, knew little of the father. He was just passing through, and all. Anyway, when Thomas (Demon Star's real name) was born, she was forced to keep him secret, as the small town never would have accepted such a creature in their midst (I'm from Oklahoma, so I know what I'm talking about...).

She filled him with images of heroes, knowing in her heart that he was a good boy, despite his outward appearance. When he was 13 or so, his father appeared, bearing gifts: the Dazeurian Battle Armour and Nova Web (the glowing gold thing on his wrist). He then explained some of where Thomas came from, and what he was.

Since then, Thomas has felt a physical pull towards space. He is an extremely bright lad, and delved into Astronomy and Astrophysics. His physical nature blossomed after that meeting, and he discovered that he has racial memories of his people that he can tap into from time to time. He fights with a style of combat totally alien to Earth, ingrained in his genetics to make him the perfect Dazeurian warrior.

The Nova Web allows him to fly and manipulate energy; specifically heat and light. It's an ancient alien artifact, so Thomas has only begun to tap into it's potential.

When he was around 18 or so, his mother contacted the Champions in Baltimore, and arranged for a meeting for Thomas. He was inducted into the rather small roster (the main characters having disappeared some time ago), and has been with them for about 2 years.

[Starcorp Man]

Originally posted by Storn
If she ever gets a write-up in a published book, maybe. She has a full-length, head to toe, picture in UMA interior (sans 3 -sec staff). Or if I ever decided to play her myself... perhaps.

but I don't have any current plans to draw her.

And in many corners of the world children cry...

[MisterVimes]

Originally posted by BonHed
Sheesh, give me some time to post... =)

The name Demon Star comes from the litteral translation of his species type's name. He is an offshoot of the Dazeurian race (Herculon (sp?) is the character's father);

I thought those 'hexes; looked familiar!
Very cool... wanna share a write up so we can steal it?
*Rubs fingers together greedily*

[RDU Neil]

So... basically, when I created this character, I was in the midst of exploring the effect of alien races on earth's culture and metahuman population.

My main rift was to take all the "aliens" from Classic Enemies or other supplements, and make them more than the cookie cutter characters they were. All these Aliens, Hurculon, Thok, Quasar (from Serve & Protect), and others, were actually "Ambassadors" from the Confederation... an alien conglomeration/government that was watching Earth (for many reasons to complicated to go into here) and were waiting for the time to introduce themselves openly.

This has happened, and the UN has recognized these Ambassadors, and the Earth has found out that there is a wider universe out there to join. (Colonization, space travel, ambassadors to the stars, have all begun to take place, with the PCs leading the way, in many cases... my super hero world becoming a super science fiction world, really.)

Hurculon, being human looking, had long involved himself in human affairs, traveling the world, running businesses, etc., and Thomas "Demon Star's" mother was an affair he had. The fact that, born from that affair, was the legendary Dazeurian warrior they called the Demon Star, was a bit of a surprise. (Again, in the RDU, Hurculon's race is very human like, except for this revered "mutation" that appears every few generations.)

The best part of the character is that he is a very normal, friendly, respectful 19 year old... inside the seven foot tall alien mutate ultimate warrior body. It's a hoot to watch Eric play him.

Also, in our last game, Demon Star, for the first time, came into contact with an ancient, racial enemy, the Thanes or Arcane (see Alien Enemies) and went absolutely nutso berzerk without any clue as to why.
;)

The nice kid was shocked and horrified at his destructive and deadly behavior. (Normally he has a strong code vs. killing.) Further adventures, if and when we get to them, should be interesting.

[Tetsuyama]

Originally posted by Storn
Yes, I didn't ink it. The paper that I sketch on is not good enough quality to accept brush and/or quill... so this is another digital coloring over pencils. hey, I like the style. Your mileage may vary.

Good stuff. I really like pose; it's very dynamic with a strong action feel. Do you lay down any shading in pencil before scanning it in, or do you just lay down the outlines for the sketch and let everything else come once it's on the computer?

[Storn]

Here is another pic that I did that fateful Saturday game. This is James character, Lily, in her Succubus form. Lily can shapeshift, but this is a form that is seperate and the other players aren't quite sure what is up with this considerably demonic form.

Also, over on the Green Ronin boards, Neil has typed up the first half of that Saturday's adventure. It is pretty cool. But I'm totally biased. It is under Storn's Character thread. I'll be posting Succubus over there too.

http://www.greenronin.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=23958#23958

[RDU Neil]

Again... sweet picture, Storn. The color selection is very interesting. Had never pictured the "goo" stuff on her... but this is much more demonic and nasty. Tres cool.

[Nuadha]

I can't say I pictured the goo stuff on her either, but it fits her.

Looking at the picture, I realized how much this is going to help me play here. My biggest problem with playing her in her demon form was remembering that she's still a woman (depending how loosely you'll allow the definition). I keep slipping into playing her as a guy-demon.

So, here's my thoughts on playing her in demon-form now: She's sorta like Faith from Buffy, only not as nice or polite. ;)

[Nuadha]

...and Storn, thanks again for doing this picture. I never realized how nice it is to have a picture of one's character but thanks to your great pictures, my characters seem more alive.

[urbwar]

Originally posted by Storn
Here is another pic that I did that fateful Saturday game. This is James character, Lily, in her Succubus form. Lily can shapeshift, but this is a form that is seperate and the other players aren't quite sure what is up with this considerably demonic form.

Also, over on the Green Ronin boards, Neil has typed up the first half of that Saturday's adventure. It is pretty cool. But I'm totally biased. It is under Storn's Character thread. I'll be posting Succubus over there too.

http://www.greenronin.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=23958#23958

Storn,

These pics rock! Like I mentioned on rpg.net about your Eunuch image on your site, this one gives me an idea for a villain to use in my buffy game. I love how you draw stuff for a superhero rpg, but it has alot of crossover gaming potential. Kudos man, you are constantly proving why you are one of my favorite rpg artists....

[Storn]

Originally posted by urbwar
Storn,

These pics rock! Like I mentioned on rpg.net about your Eunuch image on your site, this one gives me an idea for a villain to use in my buffy game. I love how you draw stuff for a superhero rpg, but it has alot of crossover gaming potential. Kudos man, you are constantly proving why you are one of my favorite rpg artists....

Thats why I post 'em. I'm hoping someone might get some use outta these. Not to mention it is simply practice and experimentation, so I hope to continue in the vein of being a good rpg artist.

James, you are welcome.

[Storn]

Due to my pulled neck muscle, James being sick, this week's MM game got cancelled. Next week is out due to business travel for Neil. So it will be two weeks before our game gets off the ground again.

But here are a couple of sketches that I did last week for this week's game. My players already spotted them, even though they were supposed to be villians. Oh well, that's what I get for sketching at the table. And yes, these ARE sketches... no color, no inks.

I call this one "Scope".

[Storn]

And this dude is "Socket".

[Mavnn]

Thanks for these, Storn. I must admit, as someone just starting to learn to draw properly I actually quite enjoy seeing pictures like this in their 'rough and ready' stage (and with the occassional construction line). Both these guys look pretty good, especially Socket (although I'm not 100% convinced by the name :) ). Scope looks good but her helmet is ... odd. With a design like that, I'd almost be tempted to go with a name like 'Target' or 'Headshot' for that duel meaning.

BTW, I hate you for having already practiced enough to sketch figures this accurately ;).

Michael

[death tribble]

Dear Storn,

I wonder if I could ask a favour ? Can you have a look at the Superhero Images thread and have a look at the artwork I have put up. The pieces were mostly done by my brother and a friend of mine called Paul Geelan. Tragically the latter vanished over a decade ago and has not been seen since.
But I would like to know what you think of them. They start on Page 10 and at present go to Page 14.

You might find the ones on Page 14 amusing.

Obviously I don't want an opinion on every one of them but a general view would be nice.
Thanks

[MisterVimes]

Both Scope and Socket are AWESOME!

[Storn]

kiginally posted by Mavnn [/i]
T. Both these guys look pretty good, especially Socket (although I'm not 100% convinced by the name :) ). Scope looks good but her helmet is ... odd. With a design like that, I'd almost be tempted to go with a name like 'Target' or 'Headshot' for that duel meaning.

BTW, I hate you for having already practiced enough to sketch figures this accurately ;).

Michael [/QUOTE]

I have my reasons for "Socket" that cannot be divulged at this time.

As for Scope's headgear, its a doodle. I like it though... and why would you name yourself "Target" or "Headshot"... you might name another person that... by using those it is suggesting YOU are the victim.

Besides, she has all these Sight powers, like Tscopic, see in the dark. The mask is simply 1-way see-thru.

[death tribble]

Storn,

Thanks

[SaintHax]

Good work Storn. I can't seem to get to your site though :-( I did a traceroute (Unix geek/Analyst) and it dies at your hosts infrastructure.

FYI: Thanks to Drew Tucker (artist formerly employeed by WotC) I've hated water colors. However, I'm now considering (after seeing your art) that I may have just hated his stuff. It's still not something I "love", but I appreciate it now.

[Storn]

My host of my site is aware of the problem and are working on it. Thanks though.

[Cybertooth]

Originally posted by Storn
Not defensive.

Annoyed.

You've already have made it abundently clear that you don't care for the earlier sketchy pics. So why bring it up again?

And the statement "maybe its the blue-green pallet I don't care for..." is just a stupid statement, considering that is ALL Kid Cobalt is (which you stated you did like) and your own freakin' avatar!

Listen, this stuff is not for print.. although I feel that some of it is good enough to print. Its just for me fooling around with various techniques, illustrating some characters in my games. I'm sharing it with y''all so you might get some use out of it.

The comments I was hoping to get was "hey, this is useful." or "gee, sketchy qualities CAN work for some sub-genres of superheroes", maybe stumble around some techniques... heck, costume design like yourself posted.... not to get detailed analysis of, dare I say it? SKETCHES!!!

It is my fault, I admit. I didn't make clear what kind of comments I was expecting.

However, everyone can feel free to critique my art. I just hold the right to feel annoyed when it seems petty to me. Trust me, I've taken much stronger critiques of my art than anyone has dished out here. I know what a good critique is. And I know how to take my medicine.

But I really can't give a damn that you don't like my blue-green palette. I just can't take a statement like that seriously. Its like saying, because you drew a figure in your sketch book with legs too short, that you suck because I don't like the way you draw legs. If I have an issue with the way you draw legs, I would point out; "hey, measure that leg from the knee down... it seems wonky in its length"... or something. I wouldn't say; "hey prismacolors suck for superheroes and I don't like your style because of your short legs." See the difference?

I know that I am going to regret posting this, but I feel that I have to say something. So, if this offends you Storn, I am sorry that it does.

I really feel that you were out of line here and let your emotions get the best of you. As someone posted earlier, Acroyear did not deserve a rant like this.

You yourself posted (upset?) that no one had any comments concerning the work, yet had downloaded it many times. Then when Acroyear gives his feelings and thoughts on it, you get annoyed and blast him.

You must realize that everything that Acroyear pointed out is simply his opinion on the matter, whether it be a sketch or a finished piece. If he doesn't like the color choices, that is his perogative. He also can change his mind, that is also his perogative. Art is way to subjective and lends itself to these types of comments. You should know this.

I begin to wonder if you really wanted comments on your sketches or just wanted your ego stroked. If it was the latter, you succeeded.

I had some actual art/sketches comments to make, but since it appears that all you want is a pat on the back, I will pass. Hopefully you didn't strain your neck muscles patting yourself on the back.

Next time, be careful what you ask for, you just might get it, as in this instance.

[Storn]

Cybertooth, I did admit (too late) that I was hoping for comments of whether or not the artwork was useful... or interesting....or how art impacts RPGs... stuff like that. Not really loooking for art critique of sketches. NOr was I really upset when I said that bit about 60 downloads and no comments... I was actually rather amused. But is my fault for not being clearer on what I expected from the outset.

But I was very annoyed at being taken to task for "watercolor" and "sketchy line" and "grayscale" over and over again when basically I'm offering this for free. And these complaints pre-date this thread and I was, well, annoyed. These sketches are my experiments, nothing more. But nothing less either... experimenting is how I get better. They are not for publication. I was just sharing them with all of you, hoping that someone besides MY gaming group will find a use for them. That's it.

If folks deign to critique the artwork... they can. But it is really ridiculous when I'm dashing these off in an hour or two. They AIN"T finals! And I retain the right say that a critique is wrong. After all, I'm the final arbiter of the artwork when its MINE and not for a client. And I'm the guy who has returns to the studio the next day to try and get better.

Is it Ego-stroking? Yes, probably it is. But I'm not getting paid for doing this. Should I get nothing? Should I kowtow to demand and do perfect line drawings so y'all can photoshop and marker color away on MY art to your heart's content? Here is where my Ego says' I don't think so'.

I know that I've pissed you and at least Acroyear off (and probably several others). I'm sorry that it has happened... but I'm not sorry for the things that I've said or feel. I will continue to post my doodles as long as someone finds it helpful or fun or entertaining. But let me end with I do appreciate that you took the time to defend Acroyear and write down your words. It shows that you care. That is all right in my book.

[Evil Toki]

being a struggling artist myself.. well okay, an old hat trying to get back into it, I say your art rocks Storn, and I understand your position this stuff is free, and just stuff you do, to play around with, I hear you, I have plenty of stuff like that... plenty!

Keep it up...

[SaintHax]

I find it useful! I'm also jealous now b/c I don't have an artist in my group to give me a new pic of my character-- the world is so unfair. I'm now stuck w/ the trace, edit, and rob job I did years ago (speaking of your "marker away...").

[Starcorp Man]

Hmm Storn keep them coming, I find a lot of use out of the characters, it's been prodding my thoughts on new types of characters or the "hay I need an NPC, this guy works."

You stuff, Scotts and Zircher are the ones I think of with Hero... Mark used to be..

[Storn]

I am glad that some folks are finding these useful.

In update news: my website is still down. Something to do with the domain and my host is working on it. I have no idea when it will be fixed.

Here is a private commission done for a character created by RW Temple: Thunderbird. Hope y'all like.

[Monolith]

Nice new pic Storn. Gives me some inspiration to use her in my next game session. :)

Thanks

[ogier300]

Damn!

I so wish I had the talent to do that stuff. :)

[Enforcer84]

Originally posted by Storn
I am glad that some folks are finding these useful.

In update news: my website is still down. Something to do with the domain and my host is working on it. I have no idea when it will be fixed.

Here is a private commission done for a character created by RW Temple: Thunderbird. Hope y'all like.


That is beautiful. All I can say. Beautiful.

[Storn]

this private commission is for Bob Fletcher, patron extraoridinaire. And is a fantasy rogue archtype. However, ihe *could* be a Dark Champs type character... so posted for your viewing pleasure...

[Tetsuyama]

Cool. You're right, he definitely seems like he'd be a good fit for a Dark Champions game. It makes me think some of Escrimadora, but using Kukris (?) rather than the traditional sticks.

[MisterVimes]

Originally posted by Storn
I am glad that some folks are finding these useful.

In update news: my website is still down. Something to do with the domain and my host is working on it. I have no idea when it will be fixed.

Here is a private commission done for a character created by RW Temple: Thunderbird. Hope y'all like.

Much Appreciated. That one is as beautiful as always... Mrs Vimes (who plays a native american character) especially liked it.

[death tribble]

Out of interest, how much do the private commissions cost ?

If you are willing to divulge that is.

[Storn]

Originally posted by death tribble
Out of interest, how much do the private commissions cost ?

If you are willing to divulge that is.

$45.oo per Figure. The star wars pic posted earlier in this thread, the spaceship was considered a figure. Complex backgrounds, which the star wars pic was not a complex background, would also be considered a figure.

You get a 300 dpi file. Suitable for priting. Most of the time, there is no true original anyway, since at least 1/2 of it is done digitally. I get to use the image if I want for portfolio, publishing ventures, etc. etc. Including getting to post it on websites like this to promote my meager talents. However, I do not presume to "own" the character... just the image.

Contact info is on my website, which should be back up today or tomorrow.

[death tribble]

Yup the site is back and it's nice to see the stuff.

[Storn]

This is Scale, the leader of Triple S, a Viper team. He has the ability to judge weight, mass, velocity... which gives him an edge in combat. He is brilliant, but a bit arrogant. He's is precisely the type of villain to tell you his evil plan AS he is doing it to you. "do you know that it only takes 3 pounds of pressure to snap this hostages' neck?" kinda-thing. But for a snake mutagen guy, he's got a sense of humor and is pretty well-adjusted.... for a Viper villian.

Oh yeah, the continuing saga of UNTIL Black Ops has been posted, along with Scale's MM stats on my Green Ronin thread...
http://www.greenronin.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=29025#29025

[C_Zeree]

Originally posted by Storn
this private commission is for Bob Fletcher, patron extraoridinaire. And is a fantasy rogue archtype. However, ihe *could* be a Dark Champs type character... so posted for your viewing pleasure... I really like the two comissions. Some get artistic talent, some get the talent to compute the Navier Stokes Equation. ::sigh:: ;)

I love the fact the character uses enhanted kukri's.

[Evil Thoughts]

That drawing is really terrific. I like it a lot. I may swipe it for my next VIPER session.

[Storn]

On RPGnet, Freelancers section are a couple of the pieces I did for Millennium City. Including 2 in color.

http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=799294#post799294

[Enforcer84]

Can I just say again how much I think your work has improved, Storn? Really, I had no problem with your earlier stuff, I think the first work of yours I saw was in Dark Campions, and this is miles ahead of it in terms of form and style. You give me hope crush my dreams at the same time; hope that I will indeed improve over time and crushed because you keep setting the bar so high

/obsiquiousness off.

[Storn]

Originally posted by Enforcer84
Can I just say again how much I think your work has improved, Storn? Really, I had no problem with your earlier stuff, I think the first work of yours I saw was in Dark Campions, and this is miles ahead of it in terms of form and style. You give me hope crush my dreams at the same time; hope that I will indeed improve over time and crushed because you keep setting the bar so high

/obsiquiousness off.

Thank you Enforcer, that is really nice stuff to hear. But if I can improve, anyone can. So don't sell yourself short.

I was doing Dark Champions stuff while in art school at 26...that was 10 years ago. I was told that art school would take 10 years to sink in, to really grasp, after graduating. I think in many respects my teachers were right. I'm only feeling that I'm starting to "get it" right now.

so, Im an old fart, not a wonderkind by any stretch.

[BarryB]

Originally posted by Storn
You get a 300 dpi file. Suitable for priting.

I can print at higher resolutions than that, but I'm more interested in keeping as much information as possible in the file. Are you limited to 300 due to technical reasons? Or would paying more than $45 allow for higher resolutions?

Just curious; I'm casually interested.

Any chance you'd be at DragonCon in August?

[Enforcer84]

Yeah, I was a freshman art student in 91. Not a spring chick by any stretch.
But my art has stagnated over the years. I am trying to get back into it, but its slow going and I was never brilliant to begin with.

[Storn]

Originally posted by BarryB
I can print at higher resolutions than that, but I'm more interested in keeping as much information as possible in the file. Are you limited to 300 due to technical reasons? Or would paying more than $45 allow for higher resolutions?

Just curious; I'm casually interested.

Any chance you'd be at DragonCon in August?

Oh, if someone requested a higher dpi, I would certainly accomadate. It is just that color at 300 dpi can usually make it past everyone's firewalls. Anything larger tends to get tripped up somewhere along in the process.

Most likely, I would have to burn a CD-R if it was 600 dpi. I wouldn't work any larger than that, simply because it would take every thing I did extra time if I was working at 1200 dpi.

I have no plans to attend DragonCon (thats Atlanta, right?). I should be able to make it to Origins though.

[Storn]

Here is another character portrait.

No details yet. My players are lurking about. But I got it done and felt like posting.

[BarryB]

Originally posted by Storn


I have no plans to attend DragonCon (thats Atlanta, right?). I should be able to make it to Origins though.

I never make it up to Origins, though it should probably be on my list of 'things to do before I die.'

It would be neat to have a couple of prints hanging on my wall of the hero groups of the two major Champions campaigns I've run. Do you charge more for group shots? No individual portraits would be needed unless the players request it. Okay, maybe one for a character of whom I would be interested in seeing your conception. Of course, that one would be the standard rate. Oddly enough, he's not really a favorite character; I've always had trouble visualizing him and would enjoy seeing what you could do with him.

[Storn]

Originally posted by BarryB
I never make it up to Origins, though it should probably be on my list of 'things to do before I die.'

It would be neat to have a couple of prints hanging on my wall of the hero groups of the two major Champions campaigns I've run. Do you charge more for group shots? No individual portraits would be needed unless the players request it. Okay, maybe one for a character of whom I would be interested in seeing your conception. Of course, that one would be the standard rate. Oddly enough, he's not really a favorite character; I've always had trouble visualizing him and would enjoy seeing what you could do with him.

I charge $45.00 per figure in the picture. So a group shot of 5 would be $225.00. Of course, 5 seperate portraits of 1 figure each would cost the same amount.

[Nuadha]

Damned Storn! I love this drawing! I can't wait to meet her!

-James, who will go back to lurking about now.

[Bedlam]

WOW thats all i can say about The art! so many great pcs. I just need to find a game where there is that much dedication! Got any openings Storn?


Thanks

Bedlam

[Storn]

Originally posted by Bedlam
WOW thats all i can say about The art! so many great pcs. I just need to find a game where there is that much dedication! Got any openings Storn?


Thanks

Bedlam

I'm not the main GM, RDU Neil is. It would be his decision. I would start talking to him if you are serious. I co-run (using Mutants and Masterminds, while he uses Champions). The game is in Ypsilanti, so it is a bit of drive for me (but worth it).

I don't know if you have checked out this Green Ronin thread, but it has a bit of what kind of game I'm running...
http://www.greenronin.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1570

RDU is a complicated universe... the game has been going 15-16 years, I've been a part of it for a decade.

[Storn]

This is one of our iconic characters, Locke (Eric's PC), getting a makeover due to a rebirth.

[Blue]

Pretty sharp!

I need to actually do some non-computer drawing again someday. Pencils seem foreign to me now.

[Pattern Ghost]

Originally posted by Storn
This is one of our iconic characters, Locke (Eric's PC), getting a makeover due to a rebirth.

Ever see an anime called Locke, the Super Power? That was one bad little esper.

[Enforcer84]

Locke looks pretty cosmic in scope. And very stylish.

[RDU Neil]

Originally posted by Pattern Ghost
Ever see an anime called Locke, the Super Power? That was one bad little esper.

When Eric originally suggested the character to me, he was basing it on "Locke the Super Man"

I've never seen the Anime... but from what I understand, the RDU Locke has gone in a very different direction than the anime Locke. (I'm really not a fan of allowing players to "ripoff" character whole heartedly. I challenge them to make something new out of an established concept, and I think Eric did, here.)

Our Locke has died and been reborn a number of times... this last time in a truly different configuration. One the top three most power Psi's in the world. Very dangerous... and definitely heading toward cosmic. ;)

[Evil Toki]

It is definitely a cool character design... I like it Storn.. any chance we will see more Iconic characters from the RDU?

[Storn]

Originally posted by Evil Toki
It is definitely a cool character design... I like it Storn.. any chance we will see more Iconic characters from the RDU?

Yes. I have an idea for a makeover for my longest running character. And I have James's character inked, but not scanned or colored yet.

As for Bill's iconic character Thermal... you might recognize this:

This iconic Champions character was sorta "dad". "Dad" has been usurped, replaced, as is custom. So, if you download the sucker, you can see I've drawn this character a couple of times (FReD? and CKC)

[Pattern Ghost]

Originally posted by RDU Neil
When Eric originally suggested the character to me, he was basing it on "Locke the Super Man"


Cool. That means I'm not the only one to have seen that anime. =) This version of Locke looks very cool.

[Storn]

Its Chango!!!

(this is James's PC/ Nuada on these here boards.)

[RDU Neil]

Holy Crap, Storn. That is awesome.

I'd think James would plotz when he sees this.

Fun, fun. I spend a day outside, gardening and raking, and get rewarded with great pictures for the game.

Again... totally rockin', Storn.:D

[Storn]

Originally posted by RDU Neil
Holy Crap, Storn. That is awesome.

I'd think James would plotz when he sees this.

Fun, fun. I spend a day outside, gardening and raking, and get rewarded with great pictures for the game.

Again... totally rockin', Storn.:D

THANKS NEIL!!! High praise coming from you... all jadey and such. <g>

[Enforcer84]

Chango looks tres cool.

Actually, he strikes me as a "master" version of Street Fighter II Turbo's Dee Jay.

[Nuadha]

Originally posted by Enforcer84
Chango looks tres cool.

Actually, he strikes me as a "master" version of Street Fighter II Turbo's Dee Jay.

I'm a big fan of the Street Fighter games, so I can't deny that Dee Jay didn't come to mind when I was thinking of a costume for Chango.

Actually, I originally wasn't going to have him wear any sort of costume, but in the first game I had him show up in these clothes and they helped define the character, so the outfit stuck around.

[Storn]

something a bit different from most superhero portraits. This is my longest running character (the guy in the middle). He has been in the superhero biz for over 10 years of his life. I realize I had to update his portrait and put some gray in his hair and some lines on his face!

Since this is my main character, I can wax poetic a bit here!

From left to right, Hope, Max and Karen St. Clair. Max is better known as Vector and is a telekinetic. Karen is better known as Oracle and is a Precog and Mentalist and used to be a member of Sentinels of the North (Canada's superteam). She is actually a published character (Champions of the North, 4th ed Hero) who Max fell head over heels for.

Hope was born Jan 1st, 2000 (to steal a page from Jenny Sparks... the good borrow, Genius steals!). Game time is about 2 or 1 and 1/2 years behind our own.

The t-shirt is an homage to one of the superteams, the Mavericks, Vector help create. Mavericks are NYC's premier team now, lead by Wildheart... hence the little heart symbol... auntie Megan is so nice!

Vector's armor is important element of RDU, made of Crystaltech and responds to his telekinesis.

Thanks to RDU Neil for allowing me to bring this complex character so far!

[Evil Toki]

that is a sweet picture Storn, I like the whole floating baby thing.. real nice piece of work, conveys a feeling of family to me :) which I assume is intended... I hope I can create as deep a world as the RDU sounds to be :)

[Enforcer84]

More very impressive artwork there, Storn. I really like how they appear to be a regular family., you really brought out the humanity in the heroes.

[Knightraven]

I recently asked Storn, via PM, about the flying woman that appears in both Champions U and Millenium City. The one with the cape, gauntlets, and light colored hair. He said "..."
He no-know. :) So, he suggested that I post in this thread and ask the assembled Herodom what they thought of the look of this character and any suggestions for her abilities or usage.
He also mentioned that his GM was using her as a re-tooled updated design for Doc Sonic of the Protectors, but I don't feel that she's geeky enough for Doc S, myself.
I was thinking, with the oddly stlyed bodysuit, how it seems to shimmer, maybe a solar-powered brick? Not enough female flying bricks, IMO.
What are yer ideas?

[RDU Neil]

I definitely WAS going to use her as an updated Doc Sonic... but then I saw the actual updated picture, and figured I'd keep her as she was.

I recently introduced the character as a "mystery woman" who was involved with a recent adventure in California. She didn't give her name... but I know who she'll be in my mind. I have an idea of introducing her over time, hoping the PCs will be interested in finding out more about her.

We'll see if it works.

[Knightraven]

Oh, and she's totally HAWT! :P

[Enforcer84]

Originally posted by Knightraven
Oh, and she's totally HAWT! :P

Seconded. SHe reminds me of my wife.

Like I told Storn, I saw her as a "supergirl" type with gravity based powers and some tech knowledge (the Visor for senses and communications, the guantlets to help her focus her powers to leave the realm of "personal Gravatic Enhancement")

[BonHed]

Originally posted by Pattern Ghost
Cool. That means I'm not the only one to have seen that anime. =) This version of Locke looks very cool.

It's been a VERY long time since I saw the anime, and I only ever saw it in Japanese so I have no idea what it was about, really. =) I just remember liking the name and the image, and the level of psychic powers. When I created my character, Neil asked me to focus more on the mental powers, and less on the TK, as Storn already had a major PC with that focus (who was, in fact, the "boss" of the superteam, although he was essentially retired). I understood, and shifted things. When Storn took a hiatus from the game, I was presented with an opportunity to reconfigure some powers, so I started working with Psychokineses as well as Telepathy effects.

Storn is back in the game, and again, I am presented with another opportunity to change powers. Funny how that works...

All in all, this has been one of my favourite characters to ever play, and certainly one of my longest (6 or 7 years now). Through real, honest roleplaying, the character has grown so much. He started out essentially a punk kid, almost a villain, really (he was designed to be a psychic assassin of some kind, and when he escaped, used his powers with no thought as to the consequences), and now has gone so far as to sacrifice himself to save the world (threw down with Menton, and kicked his butt, at the cost of his own life - boosted with 300 points (bringing him to around 850), with a MAJOR side effect - death).

[BonHed]

Look at me, topic killer! =)

[Enforcer84]

Murderer!

[Tech]

Originally posted by Knightraven
I recently asked Storn, via PM, about the flying woman that appears in both Champions U and Millenium City. The one with the cape, gauntlets, and light colored hair. He said "..."
He no-know. :) So, he suggested that I post in this thread and ask the assembled Herodom what they thought of the look of this character and any suggestions for her abilities or usage.
He also mentioned that his GM was using her as a re-tooled updated design for Doc Sonic of the Protectors, but I don't feel that she's geeky enough for Doc S, myself.
I was thinking, with the oddly stlyed bodysuit, how it seems to shimmer, maybe a solar-powered brick? Not enough female flying bricks, IMO.
What are yer ideas?

Could someone post the pic of who this woman is? I don't yet have the funds for either book yet.

[Storn]

Here ya go.

[Tech]

That was fast. Thanks.

[Enforcer84]

Storn reads minds.

[Storn]

Originally posted by Enforcer84
Storn reads minds.

Heh. Hardly. Besides, would you want to read the minds of a bunch of gamers? I know that I don't want to... <g>

anyway, in a few hours from this posting, the further chronicles of UNTIL Black Ops will be posted in the green ronin thread of mine. So those who are interested can check it out.

Enclosed is "Veer". A clone of my main character Vector. Vector is a full blown teke, Veer can only shape force fields. Veer was activated just a few years ago when a huge lab of Malachite's smashed into a Congo (actually Rwanda, but the border is in dispute) mountain side. Veer is a leader of a bunch of Malachite genetic experiments, trying to hide in the thick terrain of that area. The Black Ops Team met Veer last night. It was interesting playing a character based upon one of my characters, but I knew he was different...

[Tech]

Wow, Veer is simply... cool! Well done.

[Knightraven]

Hey! Its the guy from the Adventures series!! He was the one washing his face in the toilet in the cyberspace adventure.
I've seen this guy in over a dozen drawings, I'm thinking. So kewl to finally know his name and powers.
Thanks alot, Storn. Any details on the other members? Like the flying gal with the short black hair and the heart motif to her costume?

[death tribble]

I wondered what Veer was doing now that Babylon 5 had ended.

(ducks to avoid the hurled objects of disapproval)

[RDU Neil]

Originally posted by death tribble
I wondered what Veer was doing now that Babylon 5 had ended.

(ducks to avoid the hurled objects of disapproval)

We made plenty of "Vir/Veer" jokes, last night. When the name was first mentioned, we said, "We're gonna meet a pudgy guy with feather hair?" :D

[Storn]

Originally posted by Knightraven
Hey! Its the guy from the Adventures series!! He was the one washing his face in the toilet in the cyberspace adventure.
I've seen this guy in over a dozen drawings, I'm thinking. So kewl to finally know his name and powers.
Thanks alot, Storn. Any details on the other members? Like the flying gal with the short black hair and the heart motif to her costume?

That was Wild Heart. She doesn't fly, unless it was courtesy of my character Vector (not Veer, Veer's the clone) teke abilities. Wild Heart is RDU Neil's character and the leader of NYC's indomitable Mavericks. They were a couple for a short period way back in time... something that Veer has flashes of <g>. As Vector's DNA was sampled from those NYC adventures about 7 years ago, game time.

[Knightraven]

What were Wild Heart's Powers/Background, if I may ask?

[Storn]

Originally posted by Knightraven
What were Wild Heart's Powers/Background, if I may ask?

Brick.

[Knightraven]

/me sings: "She's a brick and I'm drownin' slowly...." :D

[Storn]

Here is a private commission for RW Temple. His idea, my doodle.

Sure could have used this guy last time I ran, just need to change to dirty khakis, and carrying an "AK-47.

Anyhow, without further ado

[TheQuestionMan]

That's just to cool Storn . I gotto tell yah I'm more of a lurker than a poster , but I always follow your stuff . Keep it up . Besides , it's just so fun to watch your groups and you banter back and forth on the Green Ronin forum .

Keep up the great work . Hope Steve and crew are pay'in attention on the great work your producing .

Thanks a Fan

[Enforcer84]

Wow. Veer and Temple's character are awesome. Top marks my friend.

[Knightraven]

Any WIld Heart pics lying around?

[Storn]

Originally posted by Knightraven
Any WIld Heart pics lying around?

Just what has been published. Wild Heart is a character that doesn't get a lot of air time for the last few years. We have moved on to other campaigns.

[RPMiller]

Storn,

Just out of curiousity, how long does it take you draw a character to the point that they are when you submit them to the board?

Is it a sit-down-one-afternoon thing, or does it take several days?

As a non-artistic type, I am always amazed at the speed at which some individuals can crank out drawings. Your work has always impressed me as top notch so I was just wondering how quickly they "flow from your head to paper".

[Storn]

Originally posted by Durnin
Storn,

Just out of curiousity, how long does it take you draw a character to the point that they are when you submit them to the board?

Is it a sit-down-one-afternoon thing, or does it take several days?

As a non-artistic type, I am always amazed at the speed at which some individuals can crank out drawings. Your work has always impressed me as top notch so I was just wondering how quickly they "flow from your head to paper".

About 2-3 hours, pencils to inks to scanned to colored. Some can take a bit longer, the folds in the clothing of the "lion" like one I just posted took some thought in the pencil and ink stage. He might ahve been 3 or 4 hours, I odn't really keep track.

I think I'm fairly quick. But single figures, I've been doing a long time, I'm comfortable doing them. Backgroounds, storytelling, objects, multiple figures interacting, perspective all make for a lot more complexity... a full collored full page "scene" could take 1 to 2 days, Ninja Hero cover took me a week.

Somedays are faster than others too...somedays it flows off the pencil.

[tmutant]

Originally posted by Storn
Here is a private commission for RW Temple. His idea, my doodle.

Sure could have used this guy last time I ran, just need to change to dirty khakis, and carrying an "AK-47.

Anyhow, without further ado

Really nice picture. What ThunderCats should have looked like.:D

[RPMiller]

Originally posted by Storn
About 2-3 hours, pencils to inks to scanned to colored. Some can take a bit longer, the folds in the clothing of the "lion" like one I just posted took some thought in the pencil and ink stage. He might ahve been 3 or 4 hours, I odn't really keep track.
That is truly incredible! Considering that you are doing the coloring and everything!
We used to have an artist in our group that would draw characters and such from time to time, but it would take him about a day or so. He was a serious perfectionist as well which might explain the slowness.
He is currently working as a commercial artist. At least he was the last time I talked to him...
Thank you for the insight Storn!

[Starcorp Man]

Man with that speed of a turn out I feel so much like an infant.

[Storn]

Here is the ill-fated Condor. Killed immediately in his first outing by Cyberblade in a vicious firefight in the jungle. If you are interested, another update of UNTIL Black OPs Team is up on my Green Ronin thread of the same name as this one.

[Tim]

Wow Storn, These pics areway cool. I hope to see a few more of these in upcoming champs produces (hope, hope, hope.)

TimS.

[Dynamo]

Hey Storn,

I've worked up a PDF of tent minis based on a selection of characters from this thread and its counterpart on the Green Ronin board. With your permission, I'd like to post them here for everyone to enjoy.

Included are:
Dreyogg
Generic Guy
Kid Cobalt
Geist
Demonstar
Thunderbird
Milo
Locke
Chango
Veer
Condor
UNTIL agent
Cyblade
Marie Gerrrmond
Dark Cloud agent
Scallion

I've also got a pic of Fortune that looks like it should be in this group, but since I got it from your website rather than either thread, I've not placed it in the PDF intended for sharing.

So whaddya say?

[gewing]

Originally posted by Storn
This is another commission. I didn't feel like opening a thread in Star Hero, where this image belongs. Just seemed better not to have over-proliferation of Storn threads.

Yup, another watercolor like one. Obviously a character in a sci fi game that should be obvious when you open the link.

The character is Bob Fletchers... to give credit where credit is due.

The others have been good, but that one is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[gewing]

Originally posted by MisterVimes
Wasn't it Frank Cirocco? The artist on Marvel's ALIEN LEGION?

Darn, I had forgotten how much I liked that comic. :) Thanks for the memory.

[gewing]

I really like this one, especially the way the feet are "different"

However, does he have 3 toes and 4 fingers? Not impossible, I know, but I wasn't sure.

Martial artist with force field of some kind?





Originally posted by Storn
This was a pencil drawing done at Saturday's gaming table. It is Eric's character, who hasn't had a ton of "air time' compared to his other characters. But he's a great character. I'll let Eric tell you about him.

Yes, I didn't ink it. The paper that I sketch on is not good enough quality to accept brush and/or quill... so this is another digital coloring over pencils. hey, I like the style. Your mileage may vary.

[gewing]

I LIKE!!!!!

I must agree. Your art was always good, but the newer stuff is even better!



Originally posted by Storn
Here is a private commission for RW Temple. His idea, my doodle.

Sure could have used this guy last time I ran, just need to change to dirty khakis, and carrying an "AK-47.

Anyhow, without further ado

[Storn]

Originally posted by Dynamo
Hey Storn,

I've worked up a PDF of tent minis based on a selection of characters from this thread and its counterpart on the Green Ronin board. With your permission, I'd like to post them here for everyone to enjoy.

Included are:

I've also got a pic of Fortune that looks like it should be in this group, but since I got it from your website rather than either thread, I've not placed it in the PDF intended for sharing.

So whaddya say?

You have my permission. do me a favor, put the link to them on both Green Ronin and Here. I can't play favorites. As for Fortune, sure, throw him into the PDF too. Look forward to seeing them!

>>Wow Storn, These pics areway cool. I hope to see a few more of these in upcoming champs produces (hope, hope, hope.)
<<<

I wouldn't hold my breath. Most of these pics are for my own gaming group. They have nothing to do with Champions or Hero Games or even Mutants and Mastermind's settings. But if a character comes up that it would be appropriate to use one of these pics, I will certainly do so. But the odds of that are probably slim.

[Dynamo]

Originally posted by Storn
You have my permission. do me a favor, put the link to them on both Green Ronin and Here. I can't play favorites. As for Fortune, sure, throw him into the PDF too. Look forward to seeing them!Here you go: tent-minis (w/ Fortune) (http://www.herogames.com/FreeStuff/cardboard/tentministorn.zip).

The zip file is too big for an attachment, so I threw it in a directory on my website. I'll probably need that space eventually, but I can leave it up for at least a month or two. If it's OK with you, I'll PM Ben about putting it on the free stuff page, maybe with the other 13 slots filled with something.

Off to Green Ronin.

Edit: link updated to point at the file's new home on the Free Stuff page (http://www.herogames.com/FreeStuff/freestuffherogames.htm).

[Blue]

Ya know, I don't use paper minis (because my players are purists) but those are damn good.

[Storn]

Dynamo, those are fun!!!!

Sure, if Ben wants to put them up, fine by me.

[Dynamo]

Originally posted by Blue
Ya know, I don't use paper minis (because my players are purists) but those are damn good.Thanks.

It's actually easier to do those for artists less talented than Storn. For instance, the energy effects make the rear silhouettes tough, but I think they came out pretty cool.

Thank Providence for the GIMP (http://www.gimp.org).

[Dynamo]

Originally posted by Storn
Dynamo, those are fun!!!!

Sure, if Ben wants to put them up, fine by me.Glad you like them.

I have more pics of yours that would make good tent-minis (head-to-toe pose and no background are key). When I get home tonight, I'll send you a list of candidates to fill up the empty slots. I don't know which ones might be limited by IP considerations.

[Enforcer84]

Originally posted by MartL
content edited because the poster is vile.



What?!? Who was that guy?

[5 Sided D6]

Just some loser Enforcer84, his posts have been reported and Ben will remove them shortly. He did same thing last night. Poor loser wastes all that time posting and they get deleted in few hours anyway Lol.

[Nato]

Nice job on the cardboard minis Dynamo. They look real good.

And of course, great work Storn.

[Nuadha]

The tent minis print out really nice. Thanks, Dynamo.

[Ben Seeman]

The minis are now available for download in the Free Stuff section.

Dynamo you can remove them from your server now to clear up drive space. :) If you want to add to the current PDF just send it my way and I'll gladly post it.

[Storn]

Thanks Ben!

[Ben Seeman]

No problem. Good stuff, Storn.

[lemming]

Originally posted by Ben Seeman
The minis are now available for download in the Free Stuff section.
I think I need an eye appointment, I read that as "The mints are now available for download"

mmm, minty fresh minis

[Dynamo]

Thanks, Ben.

Storn, again with your approval, I think I'll tie the content of the PDF to this thread, adding new figures as you post more artwork (and murdering Ben's inbox with a big ol' attachment).

[Storn]

Dynamo, assume that you have permission for any private commission or doodle I put up. I'll state if something is NOT for grabs... like if I do a Hero (or another company) specific drawing and want to post it in my thread (Firewing comes to mind, which I posted in this thread awhile back).

And thanks again. I pointed some folks at RPGnet and the Green Ronin boards in the direction of the Free Minis. Thanks to the Hero folks for putting the suff up... I hope some the free advertising helps!

I have another character doodle sketched, needs to be inked and colored. But it will have to wait a few days. I'm working very hard on the Fantasy Hero cover.

[Tim]

Work away. I can't wait for FH.

I know it will be topnotch anyway.

TimS.

[Monolith]

The rough sketch Storn did for the FH cover looked very nice. I am not excited to get FH, but the cover does make it very eye appealing.

[Gary Ciaramella]

Did Storn post the rough sketch somewhere around here?

[Storn]

Here's a concept I'm working on. Her name is Beacon. I don't want to go more into than that, since I'm still working my way through the actual stats for the character and I tend to change my mind a lot.

[Tim]

She's great Storn

TimS.

[Monolith]

Originally posted by Gary Ciaramella
Did Storn post the rough sketch somewhere around here?
He posted the pencil sketch on RPG.net a few months ago.

[Enforcer84]

Beacon Rocks Storn!

[Gary Ciaramella]

Originally posted by Monolith
He posted the pencil sketch on RPG.net a few months ago.

Oooooo!! I found it... that is going to be very nice. I am SOOOOOOOO looking forward to FH. <drool> :D

[death tribble]

With apologies to all fans of the Clash.

Beacon Rocks from the Hot Storn
She fought the law and the law won.
She fought the law and the law won

[SAVeira]

Originally posted by Storn
Here's a concept I'm working on. Her name is Beacon. I don't want to go more into than that, since I'm still working my way through the actual stats for the character and I tend to change my mind a lot.

That artwork is amazing. The character looks great.

[Storn]

>> A lot nicer looking than the Big Bang comics version.<<

Wasn't aware that there was a Big Bang version. But I'm glad you like mine better! <g>

[RPMiller]

lores... low res! I get it. Finally... LOL

[Evil Toki]

Good stuff as usual Storn... I am once again taken aback... must get better at art to compare to such ability :)

[Mole]

Originally posted by Durnin
lores... low res! I get it. Finally... LOL

That got the best of me for a long time too. :D

[lemming]

Originally posted by Durnin
lores... low res! I get it. Finally... LOL
Durnin, It took until your message that I got it. Not that I was using up any brain cells on it. I've only got a few to spare. :p

[Enforcer84]

It took me a long time, too. Then on another boared he posts on he did the same thing;. "A low-res picture" he said; "Oh, its not just his Lores campaign!?"

[Dynamo]

An updated PDF of tent-minis has been sent to Ben.

Storn, I gave each of us a bit of credit on the bottom of the sheet. Have a look and let me know if you'd like any changes to the next version.

[Storn]

Originally posted by Durnin
lores... low res! I get it. Finally... LOL

Ha!

Oh, that is funny. I can understand the confusion.

yeah, since 95% of the illos you see have a 300 or even a 600 dpi version, a higher resolution, to keep them straight, I label anything meant for the web as file "X" loRes... meaning Low Resolution. Just my shorthand to try and keep my files organized... cause I have hundreds of art files.

[Storn]

[/i]
An updated PDF of tent-minis has been sent to Ben.

Storn, I gave each of us a bit of credit on the bottom of the sheet. Have a look and let me know if you'd like any changes to the next version. [/QUOTE]

Cool. I haven't taken a look yet, but I will. I should upload another one tomorrow (I have to wait til I use him in tonight's game before showing him... he is kinda a visual surprise to the group)

[Storn]

Here is "Luke". A clone of Locke (pictured earlier in this thread). Locke only inherited one "power" from his template... that of eidetic memory. No telepathy, no mind control.

So, Luke uncovers a great talent for building, gadgeteering and engineering. Just a supporting cast member, but I thought worth doing a picture.

[Enforcer84]

Cool pic Storn. As always. How goes the game?

[Dr.Unpossible]

HERO5thed
Page 13

"Pic of the 6 Hero's from different Generas"

Storn, is there any way you could post a colour pic of this great image on your website? I wish it was the cover of my copy of FRED. It just screams to be used as the cover of a multi genre book.

[Storn]

Originally posted by Dr.Unpossible
HERO5thed
Page 13

"Pic of the 6 Hero's from different Generas"

Storn, is there any way you could post a colour pic of this great image on your website? I wish it was the cover of my copy of FRED. It just screams to be used as the cover of a multi genre book.

I will look for it. It is archived somwhere in my mess of a room (we are refinishing floors in the house, 1/2 of the house is jammed into my office).

[Storn]

The next four are from a monthly game I'm in. A horror campaign using Witchcraft from Eden Studios as the system, but borrowing many elements from Unknown Armies and tons and tons of other sources. This is the campaign my friend Rick has wanted to run for years... he is pulling out all the stops.

While not superheroes, they are modern. Maybe someone can use them as supporting cast NPCs.

This is my character George Phillappoussis, brooklyn cab driver, dabbled in stage magic and now is having visions.

[Storn]

Here is Johnathon, follower of Tesla, master of architecture and the manipulation of ley lines.

[Storn]

Here is Ken, transplanted from his native west coast of San Fran to the wacky, wilds of NYC. Master of eastern and western medicine, as well as the martial arts.

He has the most superheroy look to him... sorta.

[Storn]

And lastly, here is Mark. Ex-ranger, dealing with post combat stress from Somalia, where something very fishy happened to the poor guy. Now bounty hunter and security head for Jon's architecture firm.

[Tech]

Storn, excellent pictures!

[Evil Toki]

I take the theme of the game or the characters is playing cards... a card slipped into every picture :)

[Storn]

Originally posted by Morningstar70
Storn...

I love the cover you did for Ninja Hero. It's one of the prettiest covered roleplaying games or roleplaying game supplements I've ever bought, if not THE prettiest (the red and gold embossed Kindred of the East comes close, though).

Thank you. Ninja Hero was a labor of love to be sure. Hope you like the fantasy hero cover that is upcoming too.

[Storn]

Originally posted by Evil Toki
I take the theme of the game or the characters is playing cards... a card slipped into every picture :)

Actually, the card theme came from the fact in the last ep, my character, an ex-stage magician (it was a stage in his life, pun intended, he is happier being a cabbie) used his "real" magic to give everyone a token. This token in game terms was an extra reroll much like a Hero Pt in M&M. In the setting, I gave each character a king from the deck of cards (actually doing it at the table). George (my PC) would not recover his Essense til a card was tossed, a token used.

Each king suit sorta "fit" each of the pcs... including my pc. I just incorporated into the portraits, using Aces cause at that scale, it would be a hell of a lot easier to draw than kings.

There is not a group identity as such. Each of the four pcs have become very good friends over the last few adventures... a band of brothers, so to speak. The friendship among them is some of the best and most rewarding roleplaying I've had the opportunity to be a part of. Very exciting stuff, not so much to write aobut, but to experience... it is a blast.

[Dr Rotwang!]

STORN --

Dude! How are ya?

I like your stuff, here. But then you know I'm a fan, so it kinda figures.

Don't worry about people not liking palettes. More to do with one's natural aesthetics than with your skill.

About that piano picture -- I told my wife the other night that when we get to be insanely wealthy, I'll buy her a print of it, and put it in the living room of our (future) super-cool house, 'cause she likes it so.

[Storn]

Originally posted by Dr Rotwang!
STORN --

Dude! How are ya?

I like your stuff, here. But then you know I'm a fan, so it kinda figures.

Don't worry about people not liking palettes. More to do with one's natural aesthetics than with your skill.

About that piano picture -- I told my wife the other night that when we get to be insanely wealthy, I'll buy her a print of it, and put it in the living room of our (future) super-cool house, 'cause she likes it so.

I can run you off a print for $12.00. I don't think you have to be insanely wealthy to afford that. If you want to buy the original, it would be a bit more, but nothing astronomical.

The original is monochromatic blue. So you have a choice of monochromatic blue or the gray that it printed in. It isn't a huge piece, pretty compact. But it is a fav of a friend of mine too. It was for him that I drew the piano getting shot up. He's taking piano.

In fact, if anyone wants a print of something, its 12.00.

[Dr Rotwang!]

TWELVE BUCKS?! Jebus! You wanna take my horses, and the rest of the stagecoach, too?!

No, I'm kidding. Her birthday is in September. How big is the print? Is the size variable?

I'm seein' it floated on a matte, under frameless glass, hanging in the living room.

Whooo!

[Storn]

8.5 x 11, landscape in this case, is the size of the print. I could send out for a print to be made (be more expensive), but I wouldn't suggest it. The original is only around 8" wide, 5" tall. I can re-scan at really high res and blow it up a smidge, but blowing up artwork is never a really good idea. I wouldn't recommend going past 10" wide

[Tech]

Originally posted by Storn
8.5 x 11, landscape in this case, is the size of the print. I could send out for a print to be made (be more expensive), but I wouldn't suggest it. The original is only around 8" wide, 5" tall. I can re-scan at really high res and blow it up a smidge, but blowing up artwork is never a really good idea. I wouldn't recommend going past 10" wide

Gak! $12.00 is cheap for the quality you're giving. Might we be seeing more art from you? I know you're busy and have a life.

[tiger]

Hey guys. I started another thread about using these awsome pics Storn has posted to make heroes and villians.

Let's see what we can do with his pictures.



http://www.herogames.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4545

[Storn]

The Mutant and Masterminds thread that I have has updated story and a couple of pics that I'm not loading up here, because they are old and y'all have probably seen them.

But just so ya know. You can pop over there and read the continuing UNTIL Black Op adventures.

this link will take you to the latest adv:

http://www.greenronin.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1570&start=350

[Monolith]

I am not an expert on this, but isn't it a little unprofessional to put a picture which, I assume, DOJ ownes the rights to onto the M&M message boards? I know the picture of crouching panther man was published in Champions. I do not know if DOJ purchased the rights to the picture, but in any event I would not think they would want the picture on their competitor's message boards; especially considering that they do not make a habit of giving away book art on their own webpage.

[Storn]

Originally posted by Monolith
I am not an expert on this, but isn't it a little unprofessional to put a picture which, I assume, DOJ ownes the rights to onto the M&M message boards? I know the picture of crouching panther man was published in Champions. I do not know if DOJ purchased the rights to the picture, but in any event I would not think they would want the picture on their competitor's message boards; especially considering that they do not make a habit of giving away book art on their own webpage.

Why not? both images are on my website. FREE, absolutely FREE advertising for Hero games. I gave appropriate credit. Who in their right mind would turn down FREE advertising?

If anyone should bitch, it should be Green Ronin for my using their boards to advertise for Hero. But my game uses M&M, so i'm advertising for them as well. And I hope we can be accepting of cross pollenation here. It is good for both companies, good for my campaign, good for fans of both systems, good for me.

But c'mon! This falls under FAIR USE. I wasn't really advertising my art or Hero or M&M. I was talking about my game. Which isn't for profit. I'm using Grond(s) in my storyline as a hobbyist in this industry. If an avatar can be used from all sorts of sources... including yours, MONO, from Green Ronin on these Hero boards... this is a stupid line to draw.

[Kid Chaos]

I actually just read that someone included multiple Gronds I like that idea. The look on my player's faces would be beautiful if they had to face not one but three Gronds.

[Evil Thoughts]

Did you get permission to post it on Green Ronin's site?

[urbwar]

Originally posted by Evil Thoughts
Did you get permission to post it on Green Ronin's site?

Since it was posted to their message board, he didn't need permission. It's a thread about his game, and the artwork is *his* artwork. Seriously, I don't see what the big deal is. As Storn pointed out, both pieces are available from his website, for free. If Hero didn't have a problem with it being on his site, why would they have a problem with him posting it to a thread about his M&M game? It's set in a world that uses alot of characters from Champions, so it's obvious that some champs character would show up in the game.

[Pattern Ghost]

Originally posted by Monolith
I am not an expert on this, but isn't it a little unprofessional to ...

Ya know, I'd kind of leave it to the person who's profession it is to decide that. Is this a question of professional ethics, or one of copyright? I can't see an ethical problem, since DOJ has repeatedly said that the competition is a good thing, and there's less animosity between companies than there is between fanboys. Supers is a small sub-genre, and all of these companies' products drive each others' sales. As for the copyright issues, I'm guessing that Storn knows what he is and is not allowed to do with his work, considering he's the one who has the contract for that work. I'd also -- and this is just a wild guess -- assume that Storn knows how DOJ feels about such use, having done the volume of work he's done for DOJ.

[Agent X]

Originally posted by Monolith
I am not an expert on this, but isn't it a little unprofessional to put a picture which, I assume, DOJ ownes the rights to onto the M&M message boards? I know the picture of crouching panther man was published in Champions. I do not know if DOJ purchased the rights to the picture, but in any event I would not think they would want the picture on their competitor's message boards; especially considering that they do not make a habit of giving away book art on their own webpage. Man, haven't we been down this road before?

You know it is rude asking a question like this of someone. I'm sure that if there were a problem that DOJ would resolve it with Storn. It's really not our business.

[Monolith]

Originally posted by Agent X
You know it is rude asking a question like this of someone. I'm sure that if there were a problem that DOJ would resolve it with Storn. It's really not our business.
So what if it is rude? I expect a certain amount of professionalism from Storn. Storn is not like the rest of us; he makes part of his living from DOJ. At the very least he should not be giving away things that DOJ themselves are not willing to give away.

As far as your second sentence, I am sure DOJ does not even know that Storn has posted the picture to the M&M site. I have in the past seen Steve admonish Storn on these very message boards for being a little too free with the posting of artwork owned by DOJ though. Storn loves his art, and he loves to showoff his art, but either way he does need to maintain his professionalism.

Now as to your third sentence, nothing on these message boards is really our business but it never stops anyone from posting about it, does it? :)

[RPMiller]

Originally posted by Monolith
As far as your second sentence, I am sure DOJ does not even know that Storn has posted the picture to the M&M site. I have in the past seen Steve admonish Storn on these very message boards for being a little too free with the posting of artwork owned by DOJ though. Storn loves his art, and he loves to showoff his art, but either way he does need to maintain his professionalism. Call me dense, but I'm not following the purpose of the initial question. So then this is entended to get him in trouble? Not trying to be rude, but I'm not seeing the point.

If your intention was to keep Storn professional, isn't that something you should take up with him personally instead of putting it in this public forum?

Just my professional 2 cents...

[Monolith]

Originally posted by Durnin
So then this is entended to get him in trouble? Not trying to be rude, but I'm not seeing the point.
No, the purpose is to let him know that I thought it was unprofessional. It's called expressing an opinion, even if it is negative or unpopular with the Storn fan club. I would make the same comment to Nato or Albert if they posted DOJ owned artwork to the M&M site.

[Pattern Ghost]

Originally posted by Monolith
So what if it is rude? I expect a certain amount of professionalism from Storn.


Rudeness is generally frowned upon. As for your expectatons: What makes you think anyone cares about your expectations? You certainly don't have any authority to lay down expectations of Storn's professionalism to him, since you don't sign his checks. So, what was the point of the question?

I think DOJ doesn't need a Mommy to constantly look out for its interest. DOJ has shown itself to be a big company now, so you can quit pissing on someone's fun for a minute and relax. Steve reads these boards, and can find the pics on the MnM site the same way you did. If you're that concerned, you can send the link to Steve and let him handle it. There wa no need to derail a fun thread.

[Monolith]

Originally posted by Pattern Ghost
Rudeness is generally frowned upon. As for your expectatons: What makes you think anyone cares about your expectations? You certainly don't have any authority to lay down expectations of Storn's professionalism to him, since you don't sign his checks. So, what was the point of the question?

I think DOJ doesn't need a Mommy to constantly look out for its interest. DOJ has shown itself to be a big company now, so you can quit pissing on someone's fun for a minute and relax. Steve reads these boards, and can find the pics on the MnM site the same way you did. If you're that concerned, you can send the link to Steve and let him handle it. There wa no need to derail a fun thread.
Apparently the Storn fanboys are out in full force today.

Whatever PG. You spend your time defending Storn and I'll spend my time calling him unprofessional. Either way I have a right to express my opinion, and you cannot take that away from me. I will tell you a secret though. The best way to "rerail" a thread is to not continue arguing with people you disagree with. Just make your EGO roll and ignore their (in this case my) posts if you do not like them.

[Pattern Ghost]

Oh, and as long as we're playing Copyright Mommy... Does Green Ronin know you're using their copyrighted art as your avatar? And do they mind you're using it as an avatar on a competitor's site? There's something called creative control, you know, so I'm a bit curious on that one. I'm just asking since I'm curious about your own level of professionalism (legality, ethics) regarding these matters.

[Nato]

The way you use the phrase "Storn fanboys", you make it sound like it's a bad thing to like Storn's art. You do happen to be in a thread called "Storn's Art & Characters thread", which happens to be frequented by Storn fanboys. I don't know why you have to have such a severe attitude about the whole thing.

[Monolith]

Originally posted by Pattern Ghost
Oh, and as long as we're playing Copyright Mommy... Does Green Ronin know you're using their copyrighted art as your avatar? And do they mind you're using it as an avatar on a competitor's site? There's something called creative control, you know, so I'm a bit curious on that one. I'm just asking since I'm curious about your own level of professionalism (legality, ethics) regarding these matters.
I am not a professional. I am a fan. There is a difference there. Storn gets paid to uphold the ideals of the company he works for. I pay for the right (by buying the book) to use things within it for personal use. If GR asked me to remove the avatar I would. That is the extent of my professionalism.

I would also suggest you take a step back and not take this to a personally attack level. I am not attacking you, and by your own statement above perhaps Storn does not need you to be his "mommy" and he can fight his own battles too.

[Pattern Ghost]

Originally posted by Monolith
Apparently the Storn fanboys are out in full force today.

Whatever PG. You spend your time defending Storn and I'll spend my time calling him unprofessional. Either way I have a right to express my opinion, and you cannot take that away from me. I will tell you a secret though. The best way to "rerail" a thread is to not continue arguing with people you disagree with. Just make your EGO roll and ignore their (in this case my) posts if you do not like them.

I'm impressed by the logic of your opening line, Mon. You're brilliant.

I'm not defending Storn, I'm attacking you. Small difference. I don't really care much about Storn's ego-stroking in this thread, or in any of the various and sundry other Storn art-gallery threads on message boards (MnM, RPG.net), so much as the fact that you're being a bitch on this thread, and some other people were getting entertainment value out of it.

Storn's a good artist, and he's running and playing in a pretty interesting campaign. So, what was your motive for pissing on the fun of the folks who like this thread? I think it's because you're a big wanking DOJ fanboy (or girl, you frequently argue with feminine logic) at heart, and you're jealous (female logic) of other systems or criticisms to your favorite system. I suspect you were feeling a bit bitchy today (menopause? female logic...) and just wanted to torpedo this thread...

[Pattern Ghost]

Originally posted by Monolith
I am not a professional. I am a fan. There is a difference there. Storn gets paid to uphold the ideals of the company he works for. I pay for the right (by buying the book) to use things within it for personal use. If GR asked me to remove the avatar I would. That is the extent of my professionalism.

I would also suggest you take a step back and not take this to a personally attack level. I am not attacking you, and by your own statement above perhaps Storn does not need you to be his "mommy" and he can fight his own battles too.


So, you're saying that you don't have to follow those piddly copyright laws or respect someone's intellectual property? Cool beans.

Ok, if you aren't attacking me (you probably will be after you read that last post though), then I'll lay off of you. Fair enough. You seem unreasonably cranky today, though.

[Monolith]

Originally posted by Nato
I don't know why you have to have such a severe attitude about the whole thing.
Nato, I made my statement, and have since been nothing more than responding to fanboys who seem to think that Storn can do no wrong. I like Storn's artwork, just as I like your artwork, but I think there should be a certain amount of loyalty to the company who pays you. Storn crosses that line by splashing company-owned artwork all over the internet when DOJ, buy Steve's own statements made many times on these message boards, has no desire to give out that artwork yet. It is one thing for Storn to give away art which he owns. It is another thing to give away art which he does not own, IMO.

[Pattern Ghost]

. I pay for the right (by buying the book) to use things within it for personal use.

This is totally aside from the argument at hand. I just want to take a time out to point out to the viewers at home that this is NOT how copyright law works. You do NOT buy the right to scan items out of a book you've bought and then publically display them.

[Monolith]

Originally posted by Pattern Ghost
I think it's because you're a big wanking DOJ fanboy (or girl, you frequently argue with feminine logic) at heart, and you're jealous (female logic) of other systems or criticisms to your favorite system. I suspect you were feeling a bit bitchy today (menopause? female logic...) and just wanted to torpedo this thread...
Gee, how many misogynistic statements can one person make in one post? No wonder gamers never get laid. :)

[Monolith]

Originally posted by Pattern Ghost
This is totally aside from the argument at hand. I just want to take a time out to point out to the viewers at home that this is NOT how copyright law works. You do NOT buy the right to scan items out of a book you've bought and then publically display them.
Which is why I stated I would remove it if GR asked me too. Too bad you did not read that part. :)

[Pattern Ghost]

Originally posted by Monolith
Gee, how many misogynistic statements can one person make in one post? No wonder gamers never get laid. :)

You just don't know the right gamers. :p

Not misogynistic, really, just trying to get a rise out of you. You do argue from a feminine perspective, and frequently, yet you also take a highly logical approach at other times. Leads me to believe your avatar isn't representative of your gender. The dramatization of the gender cues were just cheap shots b/c I didn't like your attitude. But since we're not being personal, you can disregard those now. :D