Erotic or offensive art question
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Shock Trooper
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written Thursday, September 18 2003 17:19
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I didn't get offended at all. Those images ain't even real. But why is it that there are never guys anyway? _files/tongue.gif) -------------------- GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY TOMATO! Posts: 367 | Registered: Sunday, December 23 2001 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Thursday, September 18 2003 17:38
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You have a point there. Though thinking about enchantment and witchcraft, let's keep the power on our side, please. -------------------- Polaris Posts: 1828 | Registered: Saturday, January 11 2003 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, September 19 2003 06:29
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Yep, I'm mildly disappointed that blokes tend to be represented as brainless, musclebound warrior types (like Arnie in 'Conan') in fantasy contexts. This doesn't represent the reality of our manhood which, when it comes to RPGers, tends to the bespectacled and geeky, with stick-like ET limbs coming from getting no more exercise than lifting the occassional mouse. I suppose we can thank Jeff for challengiong pernicious fantasy stereotypes by having his own graphic portraying him as podgey and (I recall) mildly bearded. Still, Jeff aside, eye candy for the ladies, eh? Posts: 2333 | Registered: Monday, January 7 2002 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Friday, September 19 2003 06:49
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Um, did you just inconspiciously mention that Jeff is an unattractive Geek? Uh-oh, better hope he doesn't read this too closely. -------------------- "And all should cry, Beware, Beware! His Flashing eyes, his Floating hair!" S. T. Coleridge --- "It is as if everyone had lost their sense Consigned themselves to downfall and decadence And a wisp it is they have chosen as their beacon." Reinhard Mey. --- Quote of the Week: "I have a high opinion of myself, which makes up for my total lack of intelligence." Anon. Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Friday, September 19 2003 08:22
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Don't worry, he doesn't care about us anyway. -------------------- Who was born in a house full of pain Who was trained not to spit in the fan Who was told what to do by the man Who was broken by trained personnel Who was fitted with collar and chain Who was given a pat on the back Who was breaking away from the pack Who was only a stranger at home Who was ground down in the end Who was found dead on the phone Who was dragged down by the stone Posts: 595 | Registered: Tuesday, March 12 2002 08:00 |
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Shake Before Using
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written Friday, September 19 2003 10:25
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Radiant - I'm not offended by that drawing at all. But then again, I am probably with Khoth on that. TM - -_- Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Friday, September 19 2003 13:07
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Imban - ^_^ -------------------- We're all amazed but not amused By all the things that you said you'd do. You're much concerned but not involved by Decisions that are made by you But we are sick and tired of hearing your song, Telling us how you are going to change right from wrong, 'Cause if you really want to hear our views, You haven't done nothin'. Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Friday, September 19 2003 13:34
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I really wouldn't mind if she would be wearing more or less. Things can be adult at times but if you intend on targeting a much younger audience you might want to tone it down. TM- /\ /\ ___ [ Friday, September 19, 2003 13:40: Message edited by: Xan Kreigor ] -------------------- "It's cool to be a robot." Scud "Half human, half robot, all Sicilian." Tony Tastey "|||| ||| |||| ||| ||| |||||?!? Drywall "I'm calm.....GET THE HELL AWAY FROM ME." Don Vito Posts: 383 | Registered: Friday, June 6 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, September 19 2003 19:07
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The picture is fine. -------------------- ~ §øСüm©ÿªñ¡Ðë ~ Mission Ridge -- All Your Snow Are Belong to Us. Posts: 1277 | Registered: Monday, June 24 2002 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Saturday, September 20 2003 23:08
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Not offensive at all, although her great abs are more prominent than the spell she's weaving. Posts: 950 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Sunday, September 21 2003 08:05
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thats odd. i had a go at playing leylines. i couldnt see any of the portraits. probably not finished. i did however see the girl on the sidebar that was completely naked. i know what you mean. leylines is an ok game. a bit too civilisation like for me though. as for the naked firl on the sidebar, damn, they had to cover one nipple with a twinkly star, and her under parts with the exit sign. -------------------- Brother Glorat The world is merciless, why should i care? Posts: 82 | Registered: Tuesday, July 9 2002 07:00 |
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Master Jeweller
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written Monday, September 22 2003 01:35
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Okay, thanks everybody for your reply. I don't think the game will be played by anyone aged twelve or below because of its complexity. And most people don't seem to mind. Troubled queen -> There are a dozen different images you can pick for your own wizard, and roughly half of these are male. (the reason I say roughly is that one of them is a skeleton. How's that for nudity, bare to the bones! _files/smile.gif) )BrTarolg -> Well, Civ was a source of inspiration. However there are many new things in Leylines such as the variety of spells and units such as the ballistae. Omlette & Arancaytar -> Now that you mention it the faerie from the Target screen is naked. Actually one of the wizard pics is rather revealing too. I'll post the links here, please tell me what you think. www.renderosity.com/viewed.ez?galleryid=107241&Start=49&Artist=Xurge&ByArtist=Yes 64.198.60.83/baument/Galleria/unseen.htm -------------------- Freude, schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Wir betreten feuertrunken, Himmlische, dein Heilighthum! Deine Zauber binden wieder, was die Mode streng getheilt, Alle Menschen werden Brüder, wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. Pieter Simoons aka Radiant Official Crystal Shard and SubTerra webpage Posts: 798 | Registered: Monday, December 17 2001 08:00 |
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Triad Mage
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written Monday, September 22 2003 01:53
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The first is very cool, but it probably gets a little risque from the waist-down. The second seems unnecessary to me. -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Vahnatai Did Do It desperance.net - We're Everywhere The Arena - God Will Sort The Dead ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 | Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00 |
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Bob's Big Date
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written Monday, September 22 2003 04:41
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I'd say the second is better from an artistic standpoint, but I tend to agree with Drakefyre otherwise. -------------------- In a word, gay. --Bob the Impaler Posts: 2367 | Registered: Friday, June 27 2003 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Monday, September 22 2003 05:06
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Either way, they are all going to be very cold when winter rolls around. -------------------- Lt. Sullust Cogito Ergo Sum Polaris Posts: 2462 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Monday, September 22 2003 07:32
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Ha, ha! No, I think you'd have to have been locked in a cupboard throughout your entire formative years to find anything either particularly objectionable or arousing about either of these images. And I agree that they have some artistic merit. BTW, I was saying Jeff was our role model. None of us are Chippendales. Posts: 2333 | Registered: Monday, January 7 2002 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Monday, September 22 2003 07:52
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Personally I do not find anything offensive about these images, and they would not influence my decision about buying the game, but they might create friction with parents. just a thought -------------------- Tip of the Day: #13 Stand clear the closing door. That's treason. (THNIK)(Peculiar James, FP productions co, inc) Posts: 816 | Registered: Friday, October 5 2001 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Monday, September 22 2003 12:44
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To be safe, I'll agree with Drakey too. The first is okay, although I don't think it's terribly good art. The second one also doesn't strike me as particularly good, and it has more potential to be offensive, especially to those aforementioned parents. —Alorael, who thinks that more strategic cropping and well-placed twinkles could solve many of the problems, but it would reduce the artistic integrity of the images even more. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Monday, September 22 2003 17:07
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quote:Speak for yourself, Preston. -------------------- You know, Scorp, there's a good reason you're not a moderator any more. Posts: 441 | Registered: Thursday, September 27 2001 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Monday, September 22 2003 22:03
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The first image is great. I love the outfit. LOL I wish I looked as good as her in it. The blue one while the nudity on a blue fairy/sorceress is not really and issue for me. I think the art quality in that one is not all that great. As far as the whole graphics thing goes, lets face it sex appeal sells. The major ad companies of the world have us way to well trained for us not to respond. That and most of us enjoy the sight a scantily but clad (not obscene) man or woman. But to be fair to us girls, better looking males wearing less would be fun. LOL when I'm losing a game at least it give me something to look at besides my own distruction. _files/biggrin.gif) -------------------- Instant Human-Just add liberal doses of Coffee. Posts: 87 | Registered: Sunday, March 10 2002 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Monday, September 22 2003 23:11
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*has a fit of explosive vomiting* I suggest many of you to explore the porn for nerds topic, currently on page 4 of general, and going deeper into hell. -------------------- I'm tired of the strain and the pain, ohhh, I'm tired of the strain and the pain. Lair of Blades Wise Forums Desperance Polaris Bash Posts: 1112 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Tuesday, September 23 2003 05:00
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I WUW the first image. Mainly because of the.. ahem, lack of outfit of the character. Also, the secodn one is of too low quality to be disturbing. -------------------- - WITH LOVE, THE OL' RELIABLE BOYLOVE, TO BE EXACT Posts: 761 | Registered: Thursday, June 19 2003 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Tuesday, September 23 2003 15:33
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The first is erotic art. Very beautiful. The second is dull. I'd remove it. The difference in quality is too obvious. -------------------- Polaris Posts: 1828 | Registered: Saturday, January 11 2003 08:00 |
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Master Jeweller
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written Wednesday, September 24 2003 00:14
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Once again thanks for the feedback. I think it would be best to remove the first picture (or maybe cut off the lower parts or something). I believe it would be best to not offend people (such as concerned parents). I agree that (near-) nudity sells, but if I were to go that way I'd put in a lot more and start with the title screen instead of a hero picture that first-time players are unlikely to see. The second one concerns less people but it is considered low-quality by most. Which is also a reason to remove it. I'm afraid there will be some low-quality art in the game considering I'm working on a zero budget here. Would it be a good idea if I post some more art here and let people comment as to its quality? If at least the worst pictures could be replaced that would help a lot. Just don't go suggesting I hire Don Lawrence or anything -------------------- Freude, schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Wir betreten feuertrunken, Himmlische, dein Heilighthum! Deine Zauber binden wieder, was die Mode streng getheilt, Alle Menschen werden Brüder, wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. Pieter Simoons aka Radiant Official Crystal Shard and SubTerra webpage Posts: 798 | Registered: Monday, December 17 2001 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Wednesday, September 24 2003 07:02
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Maybe you can work on the first to make it less provocative. It would be a pity to remove it, as it is very well done. -------------------- Polaris Posts: 1828 | Registered: Saturday, January 11 2003 08:00 |