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Old 08-13-2012, 01:30 PM   Top  -  End  -  #31
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simple, not cluttered or over done. night time a bonus. but no persons, and not sure if its supose to be a window or a portal.
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It's a face. It's a well-drawn face, sure, but... well, it's just a face. It's just kind of... there, but it isn't doing anything. I honestly don't know what to make of it, so I'll just go with 7/10.
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Old 08-13-2012, 08:20 PM   Top  -  End  -  #33
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Love the attitude. The demon prince is also a big fan of the flames. The transitions between the flame colors is a little grainy, but the demon prince doesn't care.

9/10 from me.
11/10 from the demon prince.

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Old 08-13-2012, 08:21 PM   Top  -  End  -  #34
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Freaky. Groovy. Weird. 7/10.
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Old 08-13-2012, 08:53 PM   Top  -  End  -  #35
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It's got quality, but not a lot of interest. 6/10.

Also, if you feel like it, you can rate this one as well. It's intentionally not that good, but I think I failed at botching it properly.



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Old 08-13-2012, 09:38 PM   Top  -  End  -  #36
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……uh…..2/10?

I guess thats appropriately bad? I can still tell what it is….

as for your real one: I'd say 8 or 9/10. Its pretty good.
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Old 08-14-2012, 10:40 AM   Top  -  End  -  #37
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Very cool... your eyes always bother me though. 8/10

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Old 08-14-2012, 10:46 AM   Top  -  End  -  #38
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Ooooh! I like the Dark Elf one a lot! Is it supposed to be a take on Venus?

Real Avatar: 9/10 (love it! Although the look in its eyes makes it look crazy, but I like it!)

Dark Elf Venus: 9/10 (it's fun, but I don't know what she's standing on)

@^ Of course! Should I bring a snack?

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Old 08-14-2012, 10:48 AM   Top  -  End  -  #39
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Love the fun little whimsical expression. Nothing overwhelmingly outstanding, but it's a fun little avvie.

8/10
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Old 08-14-2012, 11:24 AM   Top  -  End  -  #40
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Just noticed that it lacks a mane. Hm. Still 7/10 though.

@V:I was aiming for a sort of break in the forum into space look.
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Old 08-14-2012, 11:39 AM   Top  -  End  -  #41
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Good! What is it?

8.5/10
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Old 08-14-2012, 07:33 PM   Top  -  End  -  #42
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Don't really watch MLP more than some clips on youtube. But from what I've seen yours looks pretty spot on with the original cartoon. Though why doesn't the pony have a "Cutie mark"? 8/10.

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Old 08-14-2012, 07:46 PM   Top  -  End  -  #43
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Other than being kinda generic, I don't see any real problems. It doesn't tell any sort of story, it's just sorta... there. I don't know anything about the orc, its personality, or anything.

6/10

@V oh, THANK YOU. Quoting yourself and making a wiseass crack to downgrade it .5. Such helpful feedback. Thanks for not just waiting an extra poster to give me a fresh perspective.

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Old 08-14-2012, 08:08 PM   Top  -  End  -  #44
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Freaky. Groovy. Weird. 7/10.
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Just noticed that it lacks a mane. Hm. Still 7/10 though.
7/10.
Okay. I've decided that it maybe merits a 6.5/10. Apart from the coloration, it's generic, I guess. And the lack of mane. Huh.

@^: I'm sorry. My opinion of avatars develops over time. I'm not sure if your desire of opinions necessarily overrides mine. I'm not trying to say that I'm better than you or anything, just I don't know. I looked at it again. I realized it deserves more than 6.5/10, because it's better than many avatars around here. And that isn't a general insult. I quoted myself because my opinion had not changed, but whatever. Again, I'm sorry.
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Old 08-14-2012, 09:23 PM   Top  -  End  -  #45
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I was aiming for a sort of break in the forum into space look.
Okay, now that my suspicious of what it was have been confirmed, I can safely enjoy this avatar. It's a little unorthodox, but it looks nice and clean. Makes me wonder what else is hiding out behind this place... I'll give it 8/10.
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Old 08-15-2012, 04:11 PM   Top  -  End  -  #46
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I think it's cute, but the anatomy is a little bit derpy 7/10
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Old 08-15-2012, 04:20 PM   Top  -  End  -  #47
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I really like this one. Everything about it says "sexy naughtiness" but there's a really pleasing innocence to it as well. The style is clearly defined and has a refreshing honesty about it.

8/10

@V: I'm thinking about refining it a little over the weekend. There's a few bits I need to tweak.
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Old 08-15-2012, 04:57 PM   Top  -  End  -  #48
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What always bugs me about this one is that the wings are pointed at the corners. Like a spike. I just noticed the shading on the hair, which is well-done. As far as sexy naughtiness, that one displays it as well. 7/10.
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Old 08-16-2012, 04:14 PM   Top  -  End  -  #49
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At first I thought it was an very odd but well made painting hanging on a wall, but after seeing your explanation it suddenly felt quite clever too. ^^

8/10 (a weak one since I needed that explanation and felt slightly inferior for not spotting it myself )
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Old 08-16-2012, 06:04 PM   Top  -  End  -  #50
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Love the action here complete with action scene. One little tip is that whatever the golden thing behind the glowing sword effect is, it kinda looks like a directional arrow telling which way the sword is moving. I'd recommend trying to rework the bit in the lower right-hand corner to avoid this effect, it distracts from the neat sword-glowing effect.

9/10

@V well, you don't like it, but that's 100% of the reaction I'm trying for. Thanks.
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Old 08-18-2012, 04:30 PM   Top  -  End  -  #51
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Hmm, looks rather weird. A strange evil red riding hood circus pony ...

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Old 08-18-2012, 05:28 PM   Top  -  End  -  #52
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I've seen this one before. I love it, except that the head still looks like it was pasted on. 9/10
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Old 08-18-2012, 07:23 PM   Top  -  End  -  #53
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Amazing. I love it.

10/10

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Old 08-18-2012, 08:11 PM   Top  -  End  -  #54
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cant go wrong with the dark elf. 9.75/10 (b/c guys dont wear flowers in their hair)

above: some reason I had the impression you were male...
second reply to above: maybe one of your avatars looked male, so i assumed. i apologize

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Old 08-18-2012, 08:28 PM   Top  -  End  -  #55
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You seem to have rather inflexible views of gender. Still, your avatar is rather fine, and that's what's important in this thread. 9/10.
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Old 08-19-2012, 01:49 AM   Top  -  End  -  #56
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It's quite good. I wish I could draw that well, to be honest. The crossover is readily recognizable, the positioning is solid, nothing strikes me as at all wrong here. I give it a 10/10.

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Old 08-19-2012, 01:52 AM   Top  -  End  -  #57
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Nice expressive charm about it. I like the touch with the pencil. This one seems to be telling a story with just a single picture.

However even the larger version looks... soft? around the edges, giving the illusion of being out of focus. Still, one of the better ponytars I've ever seen.

9/10
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Old 08-19-2012, 10:06 PM   Top  -  End  -  #58
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@ Telasi: PurityIceKiller probably wishes he could draw that well too.
His avatar (minus the special effects) is generated from pre-fab content using this pony creator here. Given you drew your own pony, you're probably better than he is.

This avatar again... Maybe it's because I've seen it around so often, but it's not as jarring to me anymore. My opinion of it has improved! Slightly.
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Old 08-19-2012, 11:00 PM   Top  -  End  -  #59
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Classic, amazing, and you are one of my favorite avatarists. But. This avatar is a 9.76345599230443/10.
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Old 08-19-2012, 11:03 PM   Top  -  End  -  #60
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Good. Too small, though. Take away some height so we can see it better?

Also, sword does not look like a sword, Mr. Hockey Elf.

7/10
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