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@Harlequin said:

Gratulate everyone, very nasty pictures made by everyone. Btw i haven’t got any idea for any new face items, because i made myself the faces. Any other option Dblade?

Within your message lies the answer. Choose one of the facial features (eye, nose, mouth, or even eyebrow) that you have created and I can recreate it as a ready-to-go item in Hero Machine that everyone can use with the click of a button. The cool thing is that when someone else uses it you will have the satisfaction of seeing your original contribution being put to good use. I know I still smile a little when I see one of the pieces I’ve put together for the program.

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I plan on making the female version as well if the male one gets the OK.

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And here is the working draft of djuby’s prize. Tell me what you think.

http://www.heromachine.com/wp-content/legacy/forum-image-uploads/dblade/2012/11/Gauntlet_Banded_Male_SHOW1.jpg

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djuby’s Villainy and Valor Contest#1 Prize: Banded Gauntlet
I’ve included the existing leg piece to show how it matches.

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@Herr D said:

Mechanics questions for you dblade: If she’s holding something heavy and jumps, she basically needs to dodge the item, drop the item, or react quickly as she touches down? And, by touching the ground, shoes or artificial flooring, or being above a basement don’t cause a problem, do they? Helps my imagination to center.

Once she loses contact with the ground by jumping, she begins to shrink back to normal. It’s not instantaneous so she has a little bit of time to react (a few seconds). Technically she could jump with the heavy object and it would continue in the trajectory she was going since she had already exerted her super strength to give it motion, but she would shrink down as she flew through the air. With her massive leg strength she could make some impressive leaps but she would shrink in mid-air.

As long as the object or surface she is on is in contact with the ground she is okay. If she was on an airplane in flight she would be unable to trigger her power, but once it landed her connection to the earth would be reestablished and she could use her power as normal.

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@headlessgeneral said:

Congrats, djuby! Great design.

Thanks Dblade for the runner-up nod and consolation prize offer, you are very generous. I think I’ll have a mouth of some sort. Perhaps a smile as there isn’t one I really like yet, a big smile with teeth showing. I’ll see if I can find a good reference pic for you.

Cool. Once you find a good reference pic feel free to post it in this thread.

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@djuby said:

Thanks so much sir! I am truly surprised and very honoured. As for the request, there is a boot top in foot right that appears to be bands cross wrapped around the calf, with a straight band just below the knee. The costume designer in me wishes there were elbow length gloves in the same style. If this is possible that would be great. If not, just let me know. Hope this is not a lame request. I’ve never requested a piece of clothing for a superhero before. Thanks again, and props to all the entries. Great renditions of a very cool character.

I think I know which piece you speak of. I will post a sample later to verify. This is a very reasonable, non-lame request.

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djuby: djuby’s Neurotica has one of my favorite costumes, combining erotic naughtiness with dramatic showmanship. The feathers, chains, and leg bindings make a statement— something crazy is about to happen and you don’t know whether it’s going to be a glorious dream or your worst nightmare. I can definitely see her prancing about, talking sexy one moment and bat chip crazy the next.

Dark Moon: Very pretty. I really like the funky patterns in the outfit. This Neurotica looks a little too sweet for my evil plans though.

Weilyn: Weilyn’s Neurotica made me chuckle when I saw her. I really like the random clothing choices and those buggy eyes freaked me out. She struck me as an urban chaos mage, which is a good thing. Definitely brought the crazy.

Kaldath: Kaldath’s Neurotica has lots of attitude. She looks like a butt-kicking version of Neurotica, that is if you can ignore the cute little tophat, which brings her back into the realm of nutty. My daughter loved the little hat as did I.

Harlequin: Harlequin’s Neurotica is probably one of my favorites of his unique body of work. Great pose and coloring. This Neurotica is very sexy and tough, and even if she didn’t have mindbending powers I would probably be afraid to approach her.

Herr D: Herr D’s Neurotica looks great in her gypsy-styled outfit. She appears petulant and sassy, kind of a villainous Pink who will walk all over you while angrily singing her favorite tunes.

Fishface123: fishface123’s Neurotica is the scariest of the bunch, with her white skin and creepy eyes. I really like the clever representation of Neurotica’s powers, something I might borrow when I describe her power usage. Imagine a glowing energy mask with a face twisted in an exaggerated emotion, racing toward you.

JR19759: JR19759’s Neurotica has a great outfit that is both sexy and a little off kilter at the same time. Definitely the most traditional of villainous fashion while still being original and thoughtfully designed. I like that her eyes are quite striking even behind a mask.

CKnap: Cknap’s Neurotica looks like she might make an excellent super spy. Very pretty but not enough crazy. How often do you hear someone complain about that?

Headlessgeneral: The first thing that struck me with Headlessgeneral’s Neurotica is the expression on her face. The slight grin and overly bright eyes makes me wonder what is going on in Neurotica’s mind. Probably nothing good but a guy can hope. She looks playful and sexy, and probably the most approachable of this gallery. Just the way she wants you to feel.

I must say this was very hard to judge but ultimately I had to go with djuby’s Neurotica. I really like the combination of erotic and showiness and I feel she expertly represents the concept of Neurotica. So djuby, choose the form of your Custom Item and choose well! Feel free to post your request in this thread or send me a private message.

But that’s not all, folks! I have two runner-ups that I went to give props too— Headlessgeneral and Harlequin! For your consolation prizes you can each choose a Nose, Eye, or Mouth Custom Item that I will create to your specification. That’s right I’m giving away more prizes. That’s what happens in Crazy Town! Feel free to post your request in this thread or send me a private message.

And don’t forget, everyone’s entry is the first step to getting your own Custom Mask Item.

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And the contest is closed! I will try to get back today with comments and winner announcement!

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One more day for Neurotica entries. I’ll close the contest at 9:00 am (Central Time, Chicago).

Get your entry in if you want to work towards a guaranteed Custom Mask Item. Do you really want to explain to your parents why the other Machinists are running around with their own Custom Masks? Don’t be a slacker!

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Beautiful stuff. Hunt Lass is awesome!

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Assassin’s knife has been submitted. Slowly but surely I am finishing up all the pieces…

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Lots of good stuff in his latest characters. After I submit all of the pieces I’ve created so far, I will probably go through Jeff’s sketches and such to see if there is any potential HM material to extract.

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Tuesday deadline is coming up. Remember, you have to do all 5 Femme Fattalion contests to receive your automatic Mask prize. So think about it this weekend and make sure you do the right thing. Don’t be the only kid on the digital block without a custom Mask.

And don’t forget the winner of each individual contest will get a Custom Item of their choice (see rules in first post). Don’t you want to remind people every time they use your requested item it was because of your wisdom and foresight? The only acceptable answer is yes.

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