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freqrexy — $HAVEN$ The Fall of Optimism

Published: 2004-10-23 23:37:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 363; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 20
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Description October 24th. In terms of videogaming, it was shown to be a rather important date to me in my book, and it was these spoken words that were to cause the effects on it -

"You are the surpreme weapon, Jak. And I made you. Still, any leader worth his salt always has his backup plan... Remember, the first rule in making a bomb... is to always make two!"

For those who still need to figure things out, those were the last words of Baron Praxis, one of a few characters that suffered an untimely fate in Jak II. Today marked the day of my completion of the game this time last year, as well as first witnessing of the crucial scene before the final mission. So let's put it this way - I am that sensitive over the whole thing, even though I feel as if I'm probably the only one at times.

So... yeah. Inbetween mail-order images I ended up putting together ideas for this pic. I had a lot of Kingdom Hearts music in the background, which probably explains the falling under blue aura being similar to the opening scenes of said videogame. I found it cool enough to do the aura effects with the edge of my rubber, even though I personally thought they showed up a bit stronger on paper. And heck... my side-on references for the Baron seem to be getting sharper for some strange reason ^^

Whew. Simply put, I won't forget this day for a few years to come

(DISCLAIMER: My image, charrie created by Naughty Dog... rawr?)
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Comments: 15

tea78iscool [2008-06-30 19:05:49 +0000 UTC]

even thorugh i hate praxis i kind of feel sorry for him......

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Meowen [2005-10-25 20:24:24 +0000 UTC]

You're not the only one who adore him. He was a villian, yes, but such a villian! The coolest boss of them all. And at all, just as Veger, he just tried to do things better, altought it maybe was the wrong way. But still, he tried to save the city. Gos shall know I missed him in the third game. It felt so sad when he died, cause in the vend he showed that there was a human, and if not with a heart of gold, at least with one of silver (and probably some parts in metal). Love this picture, and long live Praxis!

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tea78isback In reply to Meowen [2007-11-15 20:48:29 +0000 UTC]

actully i hate praxis sorry..
after the way he hurted my jakkun!
Ill never forgive him..! hope he rots in hell!
sorry.....

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Meowen In reply to tea78isback [2007-11-15 21:14:16 +0000 UTC]

So.... you're expecting me to care about that? I've heard that from far too many fans to really care, and the more I hear the less I do, sorry.

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tea78isback In reply to Meowen [2007-11-16 01:45:08 +0000 UTC]

OKAY.

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Fenrina [2004-10-29 10:57:40 +0000 UTC]

*Looks at the image*

I like the effects you used on this image. Reminds me of Sora when he fell through the water.

I never met this character in Jak II yet (Yes, I do own the game - I really should play it soon). Well, my words? Keep up the good work. ^_^

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Fenrina In reply to Fenrina [2004-10-29 13:47:30 +0000 UTC]

I... must have forgotten then (I'm pretty sure I watched the intro). O_O

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freqrexy In reply to Fenrina [2004-10-29 12:09:05 +0000 UTC]

Chances are you skipped the intro movie, huh? He's right there ^_~ Thanks for the fave though

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caramelevangel [2004-10-24 16:25:47 +0000 UTC]

I seriously love how you make the character stand out from the background!

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JezzKitty [2004-10-24 13:41:46 +0000 UTC]

I've never played KH but I do like how this has come out. Poor baron, I felt sorry for him in that scene. I think you did a great job on this, may he rest in our thoughts.

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silversister [2004-10-24 10:26:31 +0000 UTC]

So reminds me of KH, and yeah, kinda like how Aeris died in FFVII... [( You DID know that right? O.o )]

He was a great man, and I'm sure no-one will forget about him, especially Ashelin....

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wolfcub [2004-10-24 07:12:44 +0000 UTC]

Wow this rocks rexy I like the way the background is almost dream like in a sense I feel that Baron Praxis should have died in a more action-packed manner. I also think that you are one of the best at Praxis than I am .

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ShadesOfBlood [2004-10-24 01:31:47 +0000 UTC]

I justed palyed that part, if you ask me, a leader like that should have died a bit more herotic then getting squished by a over-grown bug. I mean, he did bring us rabbied fangirls one hunk of dark eco sexahness all hail Praxis! he looks so inocent and not tyranty poor praxis...

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SesakaTH [2004-10-24 00:21:39 +0000 UTC]

OMGAWD I love that quote! I didn't knw this is your anniversary (or os it?) to finish Jak2 ! Great job on this pic! It's like Sora (BG as U said) and Barons falling in it ..wow!

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neoyi [2004-10-23 23:46:30 +0000 UTC]

The first thought I had in my head was actually Aerith's Death Scene then the KH. But you know, I think both work. In terms of Aerith's and Sora's descedent into water as shown in your pic, they have "moved" on, so to speak, they have gone to a better place, a place free of their sins. He has drifted in the seas and it's more then approriate. I proclaim Haven City as the Water City as nearly all parts of the city floats in water (a reason why Jak in my story is assiocated with water a lot as well as the sky).

The coloring mix is truly amazing and the shines are just gorgeous. Even if I'm no fan of Praxis, I had man respect for that man. *salutes* Here's to ya, Baron...may you watch us from the AfterLife...
~Neo

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