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Published: 2015-05-25 14:39:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 3236; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 18
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been working on these on and off for a while now; none are 100% finished so consistency here is about .02% but i hope you guys still...tolerate if not like what you see XD;;Since the last chart , I've played with everyone's appearances a lot, messing with heights/weights and features to make them more distinct...and since these are just concepts and not sprites, I went kinda crazy...as is evident from the lack of gravity on everyone's hair, lack of anatomy in everyone's bodies, and general lack of modesty in clothing...some more so than others. I mean, come on, Alice, put some clothes on. Also believe it or not (I know you won't believe me), I didn't mean for Ada's skirt to flash everyone when I was drawing the flow of the shape but it came out that way so I apologize and hope the unintentional immodesty isn't too bothersome. However, feel free to get as bothered about Linus's immodesty as you want. oDo It wasn't unintentional. Teehee.
...You might have already thought some people got the short stick when I was "playing with appearances..." And yes, they did. XD; Sorry in advance if you're one of the people who actually liked Cath and his grotesque beak totally killed your desire to play his route someday. Like I said, I went kinda crazy, but these aren't final, so characters are subject to change (and nose reduction :'D for the demo, I didn't draw the big nose I always envisioned, so I was...a little too enthusiastic with this one XD)...I confess I actually like overexaggerated, stylized anatomy and making my characters ugly, but I understand a lot of people find that...off-putting oDo
Tell me what you think, though! While it may be drawn similarly, the coloring/shading (or lack thereof ._.) here isn't an example of the game's art style, but I'd love to hear your thoughts, good or bad, on the character designs. ;u; I still need to add some details (Linus's tattoos, Alice's chest dome/"heart" and the dents/scuffs on her body...) and finalize a coloring style, but I know I want to use a lot of texture and desaturated palettes with a few bright hues...clearly that hasn't happened yet, but...XD
Anyway, I guess the biggest changes would be Steven's "aesthetic"- can't really tell wth is going on with his sketch, but I wanted to design a customized (and well-loved and -worn XD) motorcycle jacket for him with quirky little patches, and some tighter pants (possibly leather eue) since I don't like those poofy things; Acer's design - uhh tried to make him seem more like a strangely attractive shota geek with cute little lip piercings than a 12-year-old (too bad he'll never actually be cool); Putrice became a BBW (yes I know her outfit's ridiculous but her character will be a GREAT change from the demo, pls have faith in me); Mak's flamboyance became overt got some rad gardening 'ralls and an amaryllis tattoo and sloth necklace; Alice's face got made over by a lawnmower tragic past; Cath grew an additional appendage that largely resembles a cat (i'm srs btw WAIT NOT REALLY nothing is too out there for me but no not this time); and Grime got a makeover because how could anyone be an assassin in that old outfit? And because I like veiled hoods. oDo
Hit me with your thoughts (if this gross WIP dump is even worth it lol it's not) and don't hold back; I'm always open to suggestions and I just love hearing from you guys ;u; gimme hug. no u come and give me hug, would hug u myself but arms are trapped in this funny jacket oDe //pushed back into cell
Art/Essence/weird people all belong to Shinkami
also i'm sorry the file is so huge ._.
6/22/15; updated Ivan
was unsure which piercings I wanted so I just created human swiss cheese oDo they're tentative.6/30/15; updated with linus's wip tats; invisibro and his erryday wear (which is...super clean and neat compared to his motorcycling clothes XD); gave cath a nose job (because he's already a mean little beanpole that needs all the help i can give him); colored mak's lines, blah
7/29/15; refined Ada
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I decided to check up on this and I notice Grime still doesn't have a full look yet just a sketch outline. Did you ever figure out their look yet?
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All I can say is... damn, bruh. I could probably stand to take some cues from you when it comes to character design.
What game is this for? I'm gonna have to check it out.
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ahhh no way, thank you so much ;-; that means a lot.
It's from Essence, my visual novel in progress. I released a demo a couple years back but it's fairly outdated and doesn't represent the material quite as well as I'd like 
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Ah, I'm glad to hear you're still working on it! I've seen way too many promising visual novels become abandoned projects and it always makes me really sad to see.Β
Though even if the demo doesn't represent the game well, if these designs do, I can already tell I want to play it
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I thought your characters couldn't get more good looking, and then WOOPS I was wrong. xD 
Steven is still the biggest babe up there in my opinion~ But everyone looks really fantastic and I love how dynamic your cast seems, even more than usual.Β
Daemon's clothing confuses me a little though (though I did see you address that elsewhere, explaining about his body form, which I can understand) They just remind me of tree trunks for legs or something....actually, that's incredibly fitting! haha
Steven, Mak, Cath and Ivan's new looks have got to be my favorites.Β Β
Keep up the lovely work. You've got a big fan right here~!! I am so glad I got on this account for the first time in months omg
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AAAHhhHH fhsiafhofiaofhnvldjhf90wah I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to respond to your comments but for real every time I've looked at them in my inbox they've brightened my whole day T^T
ghidsghs it makes me so happy you think my babes are good-looking! and dynamic ;u; at this point i'm pretty set in their designs (...which...i still need to update in their entirety in this image, whoops) but still unsure of the art style I want to use in the game...I laughed at Daemon's "tree trunk" legs, too XD his pants and shirt really are awkward in that sketch (it's probably pretty obvious that I enjoy drawing their faces a lot more than their clothing XD). i'm kinda torn between going with this original outfit design or a baggy sweater i draw him in occasionally. because baggy sweaters are just
sorry for blabbing but your comment just made me so happy ;u; thank you so much! you don't know how much your words mean!
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Want to say some new thoughts since I noticed this updated. Steven ahh so adorable I mean handsome looking hehe. I love Ivan's look. I liked him before and I like him now. I might think it's an major upgrade for Ivan. Scratched that looked at him all close up and personal and I love him. Linus's tattoo looks great. Cathy's nose looks better and he has a cookie in his mouth haha. That's all I got to say today.
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I enjoy it! It's been awhile since I've seen my Steven and daaayum he's even better now(Tight leather pants: yes)! I've always liked your artstyle and how special andΒ colourful it is and I like these sprites as well! This made me a lot more interested in Ivan and Mak! And I'll also give Acer's route a try now wehn it's out. I usually don't go for the shota boys because they make me feel like a pedophile ;w;
But yeah I like it, keep up the good Work!
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aaaaaAAAAHHhHHHHHHHHHH thank you soooo much, hunnn!!
I will try to get Steven into those leather pants just for you soon XD your comments always make me so happy! thank you so much!!
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No problem and thank you so much!!^^
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just wanted to let you know but i updated steven's sketch ;D it's not leather but i hope you like it ;u;
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He's gorgeous!^^ I love those pants! I'm looking so much forward to his route! >///<
Question: Do you ever get to see what he looked like before he became invisible?^^
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Eeeeeep I'm so glad you like him (despite the excessive amounts of plaid)!
There will probably be a (very well hidden) photograph of him in the game and ofc the others could always dump a bucket of paint on him to see his silhouette ahaha XDD but i'm still debating whether to reveal his original appearance (:
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Haha, well it's okay anyway, since I love him no matter what <3
Anyways, I hope you don't think I'm bothering you, but how far are you with the game? Don't worry there's not rush, I'm just excited to play it and share it on my channelXD
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It could very well be due to the fact that I am somewhat of a "purist" (for lack of a better term) that I am finding it a tad difficult in giving some of the characters new appearances a chance. After glancing over the new art I immediately compared it to the older version (I honestly do cringe with guilt...a little). I found solace in the fact that neither Ivan, Ada, nor Cath (aside from the rather large nose) look overly different from their originals. That being said, I am trying to keep an open mind. The art attracted me to this story first but mainly, it was the writing and the potential character development that kept me intrigued. It is also what has kept me patient after all this time (a trait I often struggle with especially with stories that I like). Although, and make no mistake, the art is eccentric and vibrant and if I were not already somewhat attached to the older version I would probably have more adoration than I already do.
Β Diving farther in, Alice's makeover is intriguing, so much, that I don't think I would mind it if she were to stay as such (though my, my that hair. How big it's gotten. O.O) Steven on the other hand, if he were to stay as is now, I will miss the "nerd" look dearly (if I am being honest, it was the possibility of his character having a nerd-ish vibe in the older version that made him my favorite from the get-go). I must agree, Linus's new look is appealing to say the least, even without the tattoos. ^^ I can't say much for Daemon though, he's always kind of had a more feminine appearance to me so, I suppose not much has changed in that aspect, which is neither good or bad, and I am liking Grime's new appearance (or at the very least the idea of it), definitely has a more dangerous "vibe" to it. Acer, well...I have gotten use to seeing his character as a cute/funny kid and nothing more, the newer version makes him appear a little bit older which will take some adjusting but nothing too difficult. I believe the only characters that have given somewhat of a shock factor are Putrice and Mak, but only because they have had a more noticeable change, and because I amΒ a little resistant to change altogether that is where the difficulty lies. Otherwise, I adore your work and will continue to wait "patiently" but more-so eagerly for the finished work, and thank you for creating such an enticing story/game.Β
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Aaaah, thank you for writing me such a thoughtful comment!
I'm really glad you like the changes I made to Alice! I knew there were adjustments I wanted to make to everybody, but the abrasions on her skin and body (which I still need to add :'D ehe) were some of the first I was certain about. Her memories of murder are a much bigger theme in the new writing so I wanted her to look rough and tattered, like someone involved in or at least capable of causing serious trouble.
I'm sorry for worrying you over Steven, but if it makes you feel any better, I doubt if his final design will scarcely resemble this one XD I want him to seem tough and quirky, but mostly quirky, so I'll try to maintain that dork vibe in his appearance. I felt bad uploading Linus here without the tattoos, but I knew how long it would take me to design and paint them...OTL but I'm glad you like him. And yes, hehe, Putrice and Mak have definitely changed a bit XDD Mak's just a character who very forcefully thrust his personality onto me as I got deeper into the story, and...I think that boldness and confidence shows in his appearance more now. :'D He's developed a LOT since the demo, but so has everyone. I want to stay true to my vision, but I hope everyone likes the characters' progression in the writing, too. I think they will feel familiar; their personalities have not changed so much as they've deepened, I'd say. ^^
but again, thank you so much for everything ;u; it means a lot.
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Eee, I'm glad! :'D Hopefully I'll be able to upload a more complete rendition of Ivan soon!
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I feel like the result is gonna be awesome ! 
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You know I love how you draw hair and this one is no exception 
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Eeeeep thank you, bruhhh!!! 
The cat's the same one from the demo, though I had a lot of fun stylizing her this time around :'D I totally forgot to color her patterns, though orz and fhaiofhsifah i actually feel honored that there's nothing significantly off-putting to you about them XDDDΒ just your commenting means a whole lot to me, so don't sweat it ;D
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YasvmwΒ Shinkami 
Ah, I have to admit, I have forgotten about the cat, but it has been a while since I've seen the full demo (plus my memory sucks XD). That being said, it's all good about the color pattern, it will be there in the final product
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HOLY SHIT SHIN I really love how you played around with the body types and exaggerated certain things. AND THE HAIR. It looks so foamy and flowey~ I'll just go in order from left to right bc I have too maNY THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS RN.
Ivan's butt is cool. I want to fry BACON OFF OF LINUS'S SMOKING HOT BOD + I love his baggy cargo pants. I WANT ADA'S ENTIRE OUTFIT HOLY SHIT TOO CUTE AND I SEE A BUM THERE. I love the idea of Steven's leather jacket. So edgy. I was kinda surprised by Cath and his beak but I still love him and his skinnyass legs and I'm sure his booty is still great I'll have Clyde confirm that for me...I've mentioned butts like three times already. My butt-staring problem is as bad as your crotch-staring problem, Shin.Β Putrice looks sO CUTE I WANNA HUG HER OMG. MAK IS MY GODDESS HE IS MY VENUS HE IS MY FIRE MY DESIRE AHHHHHHHHH AND HIS TATTOO WTF ARE YOU DOING MAK HE IS SO FABULOUS IT PHYSICALLY HURTS ME. LITERALY FREAKING CRYING AT ALICE'S FACE BABY NO NO NO NO NO NO MY BABY IDC IF YOU'RE HER CREATOR I WILL FIGHT YOU FOR THIS BABY HUDIEFAPSIEFISRAGHIWRGWARdfrvgERGDFRVGervga
//takes break and walks around the house. I hope you know that if you kill any of them off it will literally ruin me.
COUGHS. Okay. Plant boy looks so comfy and snuggly in those clothes, he's precious. FRECKLE BACON SHOTA IS HOT NOW WTF. His full title is now 'Freckle Bacon Magic Yaoi Hands Shota' wtf those piercings are so cute //throws Riley at him but instantly takes him back bc he would teach him v bad things and I don't want to take responsibility for it I love sexy ninja grime and her boobs are v cute : D
I am so attached to these characters, it's not healthy. Send help.
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i made cath's beak less disgusting
now maybe clyde can kiss him without it gouging out his eyeballs
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PERFECT //YANKS THE DOUBLE EYEPATCHES OFF CLYDE'S FACE
//also sobs at Steven's outfit because that is probably my fav outfit I've ever seen you draw ; _ ;
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AAAIIIIEEEEEEeeeeeeooihaahhhhhhh //kookaburra noises. i hoped you would like them smeepaaaai TvT your words bring me joy that can only be expressed in awkward smiles and laughter that would scare small children followed by equally awkward sentences (but that's ok because really small children can't read)
I honestly feel awful about only uploading Ivan's sketch since his design's changed a lot in my mind (and holy crap, he actually developed a personality //slapped) so maybe a legit drawing will happen soon eventually someday i promise nothing. idek why i haven't finished drawing him yet because he's everything i want to be love to draw: wavy hair and piercings and jewelry and tall and slender and pink and nail polish and long talented tongue wait what but yeah uh
Mak says he'll bring the skillet if you bring the bacon; Linus says nothing because gdi we are frying bacon on his body and HE CAN DEAL WITH IT. I SWEAR i did not mean to flash ada's booty and every time i look at her now she's just so sad like 'why did you not cover my butt, how could you do this to me shin' I eagerly await Clyde's confirmation on the booty but I imagine it will be a fairly unaffectionate encounter unless Clyde can actually find a way to get to Cath's lips and kiss him past that freaking beak AND YOU KNOW WHAT maybe our butt-staring and crotch-sharing aren't actually problems YOU KNOW I JUST THINK WE KNOW HOW TO APPRECIATE THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE. everyone else has no taste.
i'm glad you like putrice ;u;
BwawhAHAAAHAHahAAAA you will never save Alice from me, my hold on her is already too stronggcchckkkgrrkkk //strangled to death by alice as we speak
//never kills them off cuz i could never ruin you
...//jk kills them all
aNAhahfffnnnghhhh n o please go right ahead and throw riley at him, freckle bacon magic yaoi hands shota needs some serious cultural refinement and education and i seriously need to ship them //kicked i'm so glad you like them, thank you so much ;-;
i would call help smeepai but UNFORTUNATELY I CANNOT because these characters desperately need your love I MEAN I AM THEIR CREATOR they need all the help they can get
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Thoughts for right now. I know the anatomy is off and stuff but I'm just going to write anything that I want to say about it. Steven's shoes right now remind me of elf shoes. His clothing looks fine to me. Cath is legs are long really long and toothpick size. Yeah I liked his look before and his legs were skinny then which is fine. Hard to also know how his mid-section looks because he has a super fluffy cat on him. Acer doesn't look like a nerd how you tried to make him. How he is drawn right now looks like he is a crazy like DJ/dancer. I feel like he is just going to bust out some crazy moves. Alice's hair looks like she got shocked by electricity. Daemon doesn't look bad his clothes just look a little too puffy to me. Mak i like his tattoo on his foot. Ada's clothes are nice. I feel like her feet would hurt after wearing those shoes a long time but thats probably just me XD. Her skirt if it's going to stay that floaty like I would pull down the back just a little. Otherwise like almost anyone could easily see her panties. And I would add a few more crease in it. But that just a thought. Maybe if it's pulled down in the back a little maybe it wont need more creases because of changing it could of made them on their own. Grime and Ivan I don't have a thought on yet. Linus is just his hair is a bit crazy right now, looks like its trying to eat his face. XD Putrice can't say much of right now but I think have bigger people in the game will be cool.
Hopefully you'll like the thoughts I gave you. Right now there isn't anything horrible or great yet that I like. But we will see. Haha once it's all done it will probably take me awhile to get use to the new looks. I like the looks before in the demo so.
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Aaahhhh thank you for writing me so much! :'D And just sharing all your thoughts; that's what I want ;u;
Lol yeah, Steven's shoes are essentially gross blocky placeholders for now until I draw them in detail. I wanted Cath to be a beanpole so I really over-exaggerated the length and lankiness of his legs; I'll size his nose down because it's...comical at this point, but I do want his nose and thinness to be his most prominent features
Hahaha, I guess I kinda succeeded with Acer, then, since I wanted him to look like a crazy ball of energy ;D; He'd strike a pose like that cuz he knows how lame he actually looks and would play it for laughs. I'm laughing at Alice getting electrocuted, too XD Her hair's pretty wild here and it won't look perpetually free-floaty in the game, but I really want her to look disheveled, maybe wraithlike occasionally
I'm glad you like Mak's tattoo and Ada's clothes ;u; Her shoes really are impractical but it's part of her personality; on a daily basis she dresses up because it's important to her
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!
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I didn't even noticed Cath's big nose. XD but it doesn't seem like a bother to me. XD and Ada does look sad XD thats a bit funny. And I bet I'll like the characters and the game once its all done hehe
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