[Herr D]

Black Prawn
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True prawns, like these, have the larger second leg while shrimp have a larger first leg. The antennae tend to be longer, like this one (unless he fights just with a trident, like the white prawn does–then they snap off easily.

Knights, Black and White:

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Both of them are squared off here.

[Herr D]

I’d forgotten about posting chesspieces here. Prs is running a nice one across the hall, and this set is the underwater kingdom chess set.

White Pawn
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[Herr D]

Don’t stop. It’s summer. Visitors and commenters on most peoples’ sites die down a bit.
Tris is good. What’s an Omega–the ‘low mutt?’
Are you going with “The One” theory that there’s a similar individual to every significant historical character on every Earth-clone in every alternate universe? You know, what with your place being Kairula and not Earth.
Anyway, when it comes to Arthurian legend, I’m just glad the family was into dragons for symbols and not fantasy creatures named ‘Itentiaries,’ or ‘Tuprages,’ or something worse.

[Herr D]

Offer of backstory for ‘vandal.’

Chain Of Events

“RuPRECHT! What is the meaning of this? What are you doing here with that? I mean–with him.”
“My queen: the situation is under control. You know I solve problems for you.”
“Yes, but–“
“Didn’t I tell you this object on my face would repair my blindness?”
“Well, yes–“
“Then let me assure you I’ve done it again!”
“What, exactly, have you done?”
“I have created a monumentally useful magical artifact!”
“Mmmhmm?”
“This collar and chain, when touching the flesh, transfers the will of any being to the representative of the most wronged.”
“You know I need an example.”
“This very large barbarian was caught desecrating a temple, and had already destroyed three silos, killed over thirty people and twelve good horses. As those properties and subjects are within your monarchy, his will was transferred to me until we came within five feet of you. Then he had to stop, as you represent the entire kingdom, and you have not yet commanded him.”
“Five feet is good, Ruprecht. I think perhaps you should return him to his cell. I don’t wish to have a prisoner serve me directly. He will already be punished, no need to make him resent me personally. Such willful wrong is unbecoming of nobility.”
“Like genocide would be, your Highness?”
“What?”
“You’ve no need to worry over offending him. Part of this artifact’s magic is that he will have no idea he is not following his own mind. You could persecute him or have him wipe out his own tribe completely, and he would think the order did not come from you.”
“You will return the barbarian to his cell at once and destroy this artifact. It sounds MUCH too dangerous. Really, Ruprecht; controlling the will of others is an evil thing. Please tell me about any artifacts you know of that might be so dangerous.”
“Well, Highness, I’ve just finally recognized the rivet pattern in the stolen guardsman’s clothes that the prisoner is wearing.”
“Pattern?”
“Twelve rivets to recognize the twelve tribes. Mountain Trolls, Cave Trolls, Goblins, Naiads, Dryads, Boulderbruins, Goatmen, Mermen, Birdmen, High-Middle-and-Low Elves, Giants, Dwarves, and Hair-faces. The pattern signifies revenge on others’ behalf. This artifact would bring the closest authority of the twelve tribes here.”
“We killed them. We killed the Tribal Council when we wiped out all tribes within the kingdom.”
“True. Perhaps it could summon the spirits of them?”
“Ruprecht? Perhaps you should drop the chain?”
“Oh, no, my queen. The barbarian would surely attack you!”
“Ruprecht! Put away the kn–GUAkkkkkkkrrh…” [thud]
“Prisoner, you will come with me to the other castle where the queen’s family lives. The queen is not here. Just some dead woman who appears to have stolen the crown and been stabbed for her crimes. Come along.”
“Gnk.”

[Herr D]

Thank you, JR. –Of course, I DID quit and leave the facility right after charging the camcorder. I am NOT connected to any of those incidents directly. Charging camcorder batteries on temp jobs isn’t supposed to be so DANGEROUS!

[Herr D]

Very few people know that NASA helped bring down a couple of broken broadcast satellites in the early ‘eighties. Even fewer people know that the space junk, after being checked over with Geiger counters and ownership and purpose verified, was scrapped in New Mexico. Even fewer people would know that some of it was purchased by a research facility with a questionable record of safety and results. Exactly ONE person is alive who knows which lot of space junk was purchased, ripped apart, and discovered to have an odd-looking plant growing on it. He booked a flight to Argentina before he could be detained.
All ten men and both women in the building and one coroner’s assistant dissolved before autopsy. All evidence of the bloom but this still taken from a camcorder is missing. Etched into the concrete by some unknown powerful acid was the following message:

Hibernation over. I north.

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u438/jamais5/2013hm/SpaceBloom_zps56997500.png

Park rangers in the mountains to the north of said facility have noticed the animal population is dropping.

[Herr D]

Very few people know that NASA helped bring down a couple of broken broadcast satellites in the early ‘eighties. Even fewer people know that the space junk, after being checked over with Geiger counters and ownership and purpose verified, was scrapped in New Mexico. Even fewer people would know that some of it was purchased by a research facility with a questionable record of safety and results. Exactly ONE person is alive who knows which lot of space junk was purchased, ripped apart, and discovered to have an odd-looking plant growing on it. He booked a flight to Argentina before he could be detained.
All ten men and both women in the building and one coroner’s assistant dissolved before autopsy. All evidence of the bloom but this still taken from a camcorder is missing. Etched into the concrete by some unknown powerful acid was the following message:

Hibernation over. I north.

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u438/jamais5/2013hm/SpaceBloom_zps56997500.png

Park rangers in the mountains to the north of said facility have noticed the animal population is dropping.
*OPMC

[Herr D]

First of all, both entries were very likable. The little device that shows another realm is a classic, and who wouldn’t like an alien paramedic on break, chillin’ out after he couldn’t save someone, watching the shooting star that so many people think of as an omen associated with death?
Second, story. Oops. I already talked about that. Good stories.
Third, item usage. All three items are very obviously there, and I can tell mostly what they should be. Glasses, big nose, and coronal fin vs. viewfinder frame, mountains, and wings. I find Keric’s usages more creative but not as solid and self-explanatory. Isn’t that always how it is?
Fourth, nit-picking. It’s been a while since I had to get picky to judge. Prswirve’s pic was ambitious, but maybe too ambitious for the time he put in. I see an ear on his shirt without an outline and a gap in his features too big for the glasses to explain. I also wanted to see part of the hand holding the book. Keric’s pic was simply done–companions and placement. It looks like he placed the winged cowboy in mid-air, but I wanted him completely inside the frame and feet hanging instead of flat. All in all, I normally like ambitious more, but holistically, I think Keric was closer to what he attempted.

Keric! Pick three!
Oh–and Prs? I’d like to see an upgrade–pic has great potential.

[Herr D]

@Lightningsword said:

@DiCicatriz said:

Too long. The year is 2346. The dominant species on the planet is a hyper-evolved race of cetacean humanoids. Surviving members of humanity are expected to leave a tribute of fresh fish on their doorsteps every five days. If you hear the shrill click of sonar then it’s already too late. Best of luck to you.

Oh, and by the way, all the remaining humans are already underground and have evolved with giant ears and no nose. Also we live underground and work as slaves for our masters.

No nose WOULD help you guys deal with the intense fishy smell of cetacean humanoids, and the ears would help with living underground, but where would that leave species like m—WAIT! NO MORE DBLADE ITEMS EITHER? Awh, man. Now I have two items that won’t get made. My timing must be worse than I thought. Oh, well. When are we seeing more of your amazing artwork, dblade?

[Herr D]

Schedule Problem Alert: Contest to close 7pm EST. Hopefully to be judged tonight.

[Herr D]

The Source Of All Magic cannot be seen by the human eye. The human mind visualizes it symbolically. Once interaction begins, a person might see it’s incredible power, it’s amazing finesse, it’s . . .

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. . . inexact hearing . . .

[Herr D]

@Sultana Isra: Just added a fem lab coat modifcation tutorial to Tips and Tricks on the Forum. Hope that helps.

[Herr D]

rrrmmm–you can turn them and swap them, but perspective on curves kind of throws it. If you don’t like the look, try layering shapes on top of them for the look you want. In my thread, Herr D’s CFLs, my last pic posted had a shoe problem. Mbumbwe, the figure to the left? That isn’t just straight out of the Companions. That’s the companion twice, two-thirds of him masked to a giant insignia, and the right third or so masked to another. (The sword splitting him for effect.)

I couldn’t get his left (our right) shoe to fit on the insignia and still match the curve. So I built it. I think I used Insignia/Tech and Heads in two colors. About six pieces. Generally anything can be done if you use enough pieces and practice the techniques of layering.

Good luck with your shoes.

[Herr D]

No, I mean the energy contrasted to the hair on your drakan around post #80. Fire in general is fun, just a lot of layers. Non-fire energy can be any color you want.

[Herr D]

ACCIDENTALLY fused a human brain to an experimental squirrel? Whoever is responsible might want to quit before they’re fired. Lab J is hiring; they’ve lost a few people recently.

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