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OS-tan discussions => OS-tan Fan-Fics, Comics and Fan-Stuff => Topic started by: Bella on March 18, 2007, 02:04:00 PM

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 18, 2007, 02:04:00 PM
Here are some OS-tan designs and redesigns I made, using pen and ink with digital coloring. I've only been drawing anime for maybe the past month or two, so please don't laugh ;)

Zenwalk-tan

I've never seen an OS-tan for the Linux distro. So I made one ;)
I put her in the water because the Zenwalk logo is a dolphin jumping over the name Zenwalk.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51153763/

2k-tan

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51042439/

Vistan (Home basic)

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51042324/

Mac OS 9 and Homeko
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/50684650/?qo=8&q=by%3Abellacielo&qh=sort%3Atime+-in%3Ascraps

Sorry I couldn't just link the pix...They only give HTML code.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 18, 2007, 04:08:58 PM
Woohoo!  ZENWALK!  I love dolphins!  ^___^


Thank you for considering a Linux distros as one of your first original creations.  We of the Open Source leaning salute you!  ^___^/

That being said, the rest of them are exceptional too -- the sexier takes on 2K-tan and Sonata-san are very well made, and my favorites.  ^.^

Considering you've just started, you have a very keen eye for proportions and fashion.  I am liking this very much.  ^__^

Incidentally, what program(s) do you use to paint?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on March 18, 2007, 04:14:39 PM
I am absolutely delighted that you used an OpenSource Operating System as first one. They all are good, but the 'think different' one *lol*

Good Job!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 18, 2007, 05:28:30 PM
Wow, didn't know ZenWalk used XFCE as it's default desktop.  ^.^

http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=zenwalk

Might give their LiveCD a try.  (Although I'm still waiting to give Sabayon LiveDVD a whirl....)  ^___^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 18, 2007, 11:09:28 PM
Thanks guys! I'm very happy to hear you like them! I'm going to do some more Linux-tans...maybe Tinfoil Hat Linux. It's a very unique OS, both in structure and name, lol. I'm just trying to decide if it should be a paranoid girl hiding under a blanket with a tinfoil hat, or a stealthy spy-like character dressed in black, or a militaristic, camouflage-wearing nut with a gun...lol...
I like to try putting my own style on the different characters. Right now I'm working on a rendition of premium Vistan (Silver haired girl).
Quote
Considering you've just started, you have a very keen eye for proportions and fashion. I am liking this very much. ^__^

Incidentally, what program(s) do you use to paint?

I've done a lot of western-style drawings and cartoons, so that's where a got a lot of practice...the hardest thing was trying to make my tans look more  anime-like.

Gimp for some, but I find (And don't laugh) Microsoft Picture It! 9 to be easier. I said don't laugh. ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 19, 2007, 02:40:27 PM
Aurora's design is interesting, as are all of her works! My personal ideas, however, are split into three ideas:

1: A teenage girl, wide-eyed, wearing a tinfoil hat, and clutching a flashlight while hiding under a blanket. She thinks that 'they're' out to get her.

2: A spy, who dresses all in black and is a master of stealthiness. She's very expressionless, not one to give her thoughts away. When she leaves a place, nobody can ever prove she was there (Which mimics THL's albilty to fit on a single floppy disk). My personal favorite.

3: A girl dressed in camouflage, wearing a string of bullets and a gun over one shoulder. (I'm not sure about this one, though, because Tinfoil Hat Linux isn't made to network...and a gun would imply defense rather than avoiding outside intrusion by not connecting with other computers...)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 19, 2007, 04:14:37 PM
The Penguin God does seem to enjoy posting very old pictures.  ^^;
Here's a bigger one:

That's why I always tell her to maker her own user gallery, since her artwork is strewn all over her the forum.  ^^'

I wouldn't mind seeing her with heavy firepower, though (probably what she'd act like without her hat).  -v-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 20, 2007, 12:33:18 AM
QuoteThose are good ideas too! I especially like the first one because I can picture TinfoilHat-tan being hysterically paranoid, screaming "THEY'RE OUT TO GET ME!! THEY'RE OUT TO GET ME!!"

Thanks! I'm probably going to start working on a few different ideas...I'll post them up here as soon as I'm done.

QuoteNice pictures, btw! My favorite one is the one of Sonata and Homeko because it makes me happy to see pictures of Mac-tans and Windows-tans getting along! ^^

I like the whole Mac-tan/Windows-tan thing too ;) They must realize that they have some things in common. I did that because I like Mac and Windows both...and it annoys me to hear all the arguing about which is better...Windows has good points, Mac has good points, and both have bad points. The two OSs aren't as bad as the zealots on either side would have one think. Well, putting this thread back on track, here are some OS-tans I did today:

Flirty Vistan (Home premium):

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51271443/

Hacchan and Secchan:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51253552/
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Laevatein on March 20, 2007, 01:30:26 AM
Hacchan and Secchan in My-Hime pose? Two thumbs up XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on March 20, 2007, 09:48:27 AM
Wow, great work again! Especially Hacchan's and Secchan's eyes!of course the rest is also good, but I really like how you drew them!
Title: Re: Some of my OS-tan designs and re-designs
Post by: Alfamille on March 20, 2007, 12:52:08 PM
Quote from: "Bella"

Mac OS X 9 and Homeko
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/50684650/?qo=8&q=by%3Abellacielo&qh=sort%3Atime+-in%3Ascraps

Nice drawing Bella! To "think different" was nice touch as a statement. Hope we could see you could make more :D

Quote from: "Bella"
QuoteNice pictures, btw! My favorite one is the one of Sonata and Homeko because it makes me happy to see pictures of Mac-tans and Windows-tans getting along! ^^

I like the whole Mac-tan/Windows-tan thing too ;) They must realize that they have some things in common. I did that because I like Mac and Windows both...and it annoys me to hear all the arguing about which is better...Windows has good points, Mac has good points, and both have bad points. The two OSs aren't as bad as the zealots on either side would have one think.

=IntelMacs  ;001

Hospitality is what it does  for both sides ever since the new millenium  ;118
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 20, 2007, 04:37:53 PM
Here are my Tinfoil Hat Linux Tans!

I did a young one...hiding under her covers and clutching a flashlight:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51312230/

Here's the same character...Older but nonetheless paranoid!

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51312822/
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on March 20, 2007, 04:53:44 PM
Aww Man!!! They sound so cool, but I can't see them!!!

Still, having seen your previous work, I've no doubt they're good!
I must apologize for not posting sooner, for some reason I thought I already had ^^'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on March 20, 2007, 08:36:54 PM
Tinfooil-hat-tan is WIN! and AWESOME!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 21, 2007, 02:58:15 PM
Thanks! I really went wild with the shading of the THL-tans. I figure every one I do is a learning experience for my next OS-tan.

Fedora Core-tan, styled as a 1920's mobster:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51378104/
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Fedora-Tan on March 21, 2007, 05:56:11 PM
What a great picture ^_^

/me thanks Bella and welcomes warmly ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on March 21, 2007, 06:38:00 PM
seconded! :>
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 21, 2007, 07:09:06 PM
I shall third that! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Exa on March 22, 2007, 03:24:27 AM
... and I shall fourth that!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 22, 2007, 12:39:00 PM
Thanks!
Windows Neptune-tan...The darkness and shadows symbolize the "underworld" of OS designs that never fully came to fruition...She's wandering around with 96-tan I think ;)

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51439377/
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 22, 2007, 02:58:50 PM
If it's not too late, I fifth that.  ^___^

I still applaud you for drawing underrepresented OS-tans.  ^v^
I'm even partial to disenfranchised Windows systems.  ^.^


Any room for a Windows 95 OSR 2.5-sama, I wonder? ^____^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 23, 2007, 12:49:27 PM
Hey everyone! I'm sort of bored.... The next few people to post an OS-tan idea...Unix, Linux, Mac or Windows...I'll draw and post up here by tonight or tomorrow! C'mon guys, what do you want to see me draw :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on March 23, 2007, 12:54:00 PM
I'd like to see Gentoo-tan! Gentoo is my favorite distro. Or SuSE-tan the chameleongirl.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 23, 2007, 02:41:38 PM
Aurora's Damn Small Linux could use some more exposure.  I kinda like forced perspective shots.  ^___^

For more Pig-friendly OS-tan ideas, I got tons of them on my signature.  ^.^

(or feel free to look at the jumbo-sized version here;  http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/AnnexOStans.jpg (http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/AnnexOStans.jpg))
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 23, 2007, 10:52:36 PM
Here's Gentoo!

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/gn.jpg

I did her as a businesswoman type...She's smart, multi-talented, and can adapt to different jobs quite easily. Her cow-pattern shirt is a reference to Gentoo's unofficial mascot, Larry the cow.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on March 23, 2007, 10:55:06 PM
Wow! You're an amazing artist!
I absolutely love the way you do those eyes! The look so... deep!
Thank you so much for being an awesome contributor to the forums!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on March 24, 2007, 11:38:00 AM
Wow! She's amazing! You made this penguin very happy!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 24, 2007, 02:53:31 PM
Thanks everyone! I'm happy everyone here is so supportive! ;012
This is what lazy Saturday afternoons are for...I did these drawings yesterday in a couple of hours, and colored them at about an hour each...

Damn Small Linux-tan:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/CopyofDI.jpg

Really cute! ;)

Internet Explorer 7-tan:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/DI.jpg

I've never seen this tan, compared to all the Firefox-ko's....her coloring is similar to IE's color scheme. I suppose she says she's a rival to Firefox-ko, but sercretly she tries to emulate her in every way...Symbolizing how much IE 7 looks and feels like Firefox (I'm a recent convert, and I was surprised by how similar it is!)

BTW, C-Chan, who is the tan in your siggy between Linux and Lisa? With blue braided hair?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on March 24, 2007, 02:59:35 PM
DSL-chan is so cute! So cuuuuuuuuuute! Someone give a sainthood for her Linux-designs!


IE7-tan also looks good, but DSL-tan is great!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 24, 2007, 05:41:42 PM
Gentoo-tan looks cool and dressed for success! Good job incorporating a reference to its mascot too! But ironically Gentoo is also the name of a kind of penguin! ^^;

And I second what Kami-Tux said about the DSL-tan: So cuuuuuuuuuuute!

IE7-tan also looks very cool too!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 24, 2007, 05:49:47 PM
Thanks! I took some inspiration from your (Aurora's) design for DSL-tan, but tried to give her my own twist. Right now it's rainy out so I'm mostly drawing and stuff...I might do a scene with an OS X-tan and a BSD-devillette  or a NeXTSTEP-tan...as a reference to OS X's Unix heritage...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on March 24, 2007, 06:02:22 PM
Great idea! Maybe MacOS9-tan and Devilette  (or NeXTSTEP-tan) lift her so she can reach an item representing fame :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 24, 2007, 07:38:10 PM
You're probably going to tire of me saying this, but not only is your style sleek and refreshing, but your decision to support new and underrepresented OS-tans is absolutely admirable!  ^___^

I don't know about everyone else, but I'll definitely always be supportive of such efforts since it brings us closer to creating an entirely new OS-tan sub-movement.  I can only support canon OS-tans for so long, before I feel inclined to do justice to my own creative ideas, as well as those of others in a  similar position.  ^^

Your gentoo is very gorgeous and professional; while I also like Juzo-kun's design, it really just depicts her in her battle suit (much like 95-tan;s gray body armor), which I can't see her wearing ALL the time.  At least now I have an idea of how she would look like in her normal daily life and profession, and certainly goes a long way in portraying the Gentoo distro as a very mature, stable and well-documented  platform.  ^___^

DSL-chan is drawn with a kind of sweet sass that's very appealing, and the cap-turned-beret does help accentuate her features even more . ^__^
You haven't played on her diminutive size factor yet, but it's certainly an excellent piece of work as it stands now.  ^.^

And even though I haven't been a fan of IE for several years now, I love your rendition of her, especially your decision to incorporate features of other previous IE-tans.
As long as she's proprietary, though, she'll never have a chance of  surpassing the skills of Firefox-senpai.  But maybe she's in a better position to convince M$ otherwise.  ^___^

Oh right, the girl with the blue hair and braids is PTS-DOS-tan, a Russian x86 DOS clone that's often used in rescue systems in lieu of DR-DOS or FreeDOS.  A clearer picture of her can be found in my Finished Work folder:

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/thumbnails.php?album=82

And some descriptions of her personality -- as well as a picture of Miss Russia 2006 who inspired the hair -- can be found in my original thread that I posted it on:

http://ostan-collections.net/topic-217.html

BTW, I do second a picture with OSX, OS9 and/or NeXTSTEP-tan.  ^___^
Question is,... which OSX will you choose?  ^.^

*prays for Puma-chan*

Added after 1 hours 2 minutes:

Oh, and speak of the devil,... seems there's finally another Cheetah-san picture drawn....

http://www.nijiura.com/os/niji.php?res=22766

Though frankly, it's not my favorite rendition by that particular artist.  ^^'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 25, 2007, 12:41:12 PM
Arch Linux-tan and her sister, CRUX-tan:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/AG.jpg

Arch Linux-tan is CRUX's younger sister. Not to many people know them well, many thinking they're just a couple of nerdy brainiacs, but the ones who do know they are excellent workers. CRUX-tan is prettier, which her plain little sis has never really been that jealous about. After all, she is smarter. They get along quite well. CRUX-tan's color comes from the blue and white Tux that is CRUX's logo; Arch Linux-tan's color comes from the blue and black Arch Linux logo.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 25, 2007, 01:16:38 PM
Same comments for Gentoo apply to Arch Linux-tan, since the design is close enough to the one by Juzo-kun to serve as an everyday picture of her.  ^__^

Crux, though, is definitely new and unexplored territory, and yourrendition is great!  And admittedly,....... [whispering] maybe she is the prettier one.... ^.^'

Funny how in one of my first Linux threads, it was mentioned that a CRUX-tan could be made eventually.  Funny how it took 8 months for this to happen, but at least it did happen finally!  ^v^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 25, 2007, 06:08:38 PM
Thanks! I love doing more uncommon OS-tans because there's more artistic freedom...Linux-tans are especially fun because there are lots of interesting, unique distros...

I've been working on this since yesterday...did the outlines in a few hours, and several hours for the coloring...please to enjoy...
OS X Cheetah!

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/ch.jpg

BSD Devillette and NeXTSTEP-tan are lifting OS X Cheetah-tan on their backs...symbolizing how Unix and NeXTSTEP lifted Mac OS X to fame and recognition, even if few people (outside the world of computers) know it; And with little recognition to themselves. I did Cheetah-tan sort of in a cutesy goth look...just seems to fit her ;) Thanks to Kami-Tux, who gave me the idea for this pose; and Aurora, as I took inspiration from her great rendition of NeXTSTEP-tan (who should be a better known OS-tan).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: infinity_zero on March 25, 2007, 07:36:46 PM
Bella Good work. ^ ^ b
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 25, 2007, 08:01:17 PM
Great pictures like always! Hmm.. I didn't know that CRUX-tan and Arch-tan are sisters! And it's nice that although they have major differences like CRUX-tan being the prettier one and Arch-tan being the smarter one, they still get along well! ^^

And you did a very cute take on Cheetah-tan! And thank you for drawing NeXTSTEP-tan too! May she not fade into obscurity like her OS kinda... did! Such a powerful OS that had so much potential for excellence but alas ended up failing but if it weren't for NeXTSTEP (and NeXT) doing so poorly, Apple probably wouldn't be around today because buying out NeXT led to the major comeback that saved Apple!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 25, 2007, 08:28:51 PM
QuoteThanks! I love doing more uncommon OS-tans because there's more artistic freedom...Linux-tans are especially fun because there are lots of interesting, unique distros...

Can't agree with you more.  ^__^
Especially with so much obsession around here regarding that Deja Vu incident, it almost makes sense to focus on completely new characters.  ^v^

QuoteBSD Devillette and NeXTSTEP-tan are lifting OS X Cheetah-tan on their backs...symbolizing how Unix and NeXTSTEP lifted Mac OS X to fame and recognition, even if few people (outside the world of computers) know it; And with little recognition to themselves. I did Cheetah-tan sort of in a cutesy goth look...just seems to fit her Thanks to Kami-Tux, who gave me the idea for this pose; and Aurora, as I took inspiration from her great rendition of NeXTSTEP-tan (who should be a better known OS-tan).


Hyaaaah!!  Cheetah-san!  is sweeeeeeeeeeet!  ^v^

And you're right, the gothic dress suits her like a glove!  ^.^
BSD-tan and NeXTSTEP-tan also look gorgeous (and kudos on using Aurora's highlights), but I would love to see a little bit more of their body drawn.  Aside from the extra eye candy, it will also make it a bit more obvious that they're holding Cheetah-san up cheerleader-style.  ^v^'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 25, 2007, 10:54:16 PM
QuoteGreat pictures like always! Hmm.. I didn't know that CRUX-tan and Arch-tan are sisters! And it's nice that although they have major differences like CRUX-tan being the prettier one and Arch-tan being the smarter one, they still get along well! ^^

Thank you! I got the inspiration for this because while researching Arch Linux, I read it was largely inspired by CRUX, and in fact, the creator of Arch quite liked CRUX and used it before creating Arch. So I figured the two tans should be nice to each other.

QuoteAnd you did a very cute take on Cheetah-tan! And thank you for drawing NeXTSTEP-tan too! May she not fade into obscurity like her OS kinda... did! Such a powerful OS that had so much potential for excellence but alas ended up failing but if it weren't for NeXTSTEP (and NeXT) doing so poorly, Apple probably wouldn't be around today because buying out NeXT led to the major comeback that saved Apple!

I know! I was pretty surprised reading the wikipedia page about NeXTSTEP...Steve Jobs...not at Apple? How could that be ;) And what Bill Gates said about NeXTcube...sorta creepy...LOL. I'm dissapointed we don't see more NeXTSTEP-tans for this very influential, even if defunct, OS.

QuoteAnd you're right, the gothic dress suits her like a glove! ^.^
BSD-tan and NeXTSTEP-tan also look gorgeous (and kudos on using Aurora's highlights), but I would love to see a little bit more of their body drawn. Aside from the extra eye candy, it will also make it a bit more obvious that they're holding Cheetah-san up cheerleader-style. ^v^'

The hardest thing was making Cheetah-tan's outfit look sexy and cute without being...er...trashy ;)
I was thinking about adding more body to BSD Devilette and NeXTSTEP-tan, but I ran out of paper space, and was a little lazy ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on March 25, 2007, 10:59:20 PM
QuoteSteve Jobs...not at Apple? How could that be

Yeah, I always knew Steve Jobs was in charge of NeXT, but for some reason I thought he was still at Apple. Bit weird when I found out ^^'

QuoteAnd what Bill Gates said about NeXTcube...sorta creepy

Tell me something Bill Gates has said that not creepy or utterly-laughable (eg. "640k ought to be enough for anyone!")

Speaking of the NeXT cube, did you know the first webserver was a NeXT cube?

QuoteThe hardest thing was making Cheetah-tan's outfit look sexy and cute without being...er...trashy

I know what you mean, but I think you did a good job!
Keep up the good work!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 26, 2007, 05:20:27 PM
QuoteTell me something Bill Gates has said that not creepy or utterly-laughable (eg. "640k ought to be enough for anyone!")

Ummm...errrr....wait...you got me there ;)

QuoteSpeaking of the NeXT cube, did you know the first webserver was a NeXT cube?

Yeah! Another thing that surprised me!

Right now I'm working on coloring a picture of OS X Jaguar-tan...and one of Tiger-tan, too...but this one will be in more of a home setting, painting actually (notice there are lots of windows-tans depicted in home settings, cooking, cleaning, etc, but not to many Mac-tans?)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 27, 2007, 12:21:37 AM
Ummmmmmmmm,...............
Actually.......................

There ARE lots of pictures of the Mac-tans in home settings..........  ^^;

It's just that..............

...............

'Bout 90% of them are not exactly PG-rated.  -v-'
Case in point:

http://www.verytragicalmirth.com/Images/MacManga/08.jpg

I believe this is around that time I use an "FTW!" to describe Jaguar and Tiger-sama.  ^___^

But /C-chan's heart still yearns for Puma-chan.  ^v^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 27, 2007, 02:28:33 AM
I stand corrected. But what I meant was more along the lines of these pix:

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/displayimage.php?album=18&pos=36

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/displayimage.php?album=18&pos=114

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/displayimage.php?album=18&pos=175

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/displayimage.php?album=4&pos=73

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/displayimage.php?album=63&pos=4

More of like...a glimpse into the "daily life" of these characters (if that makes sense...lol...), whereas most of the Mac OS X pix are them "posing":

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/displayimage.php?album=7&pos=66

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/displayimage.php?album=7&pos=72

Not that they aren't nice pix (I especially like the top one!), it's just that you don't see many Mac OS X-tans doing anything besides posing...

Anyhow,

Here's a Tiger-tan I did...painting on the beach:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/CopyofCopyoftp.jpg

Don't ask why she's painting on the beach...first it started off painting by a open window, then painting by a door, the next thing I know she's on the beach, lol...and that background is from a Mac OS X screensaver...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 27, 2007, 03:49:59 PM
*sniff sniff*  Sadly, with these server problems, I'll have to use my imagination on those.....  ;___;
I think I know what you mean, but again we go back to saying this is a volume issue.  With 1000 artists committed to plopping Homeko and Homeo in less-than-legal situations, leaving only 5 artists to pick up the slack for the OSX girls, the ability to depict them in home settings is sacrificed in favor of just setting their precedent to an unknowing and unwilling public.  ^____^;

In any case, that effort is very much appreciated, as it is always nice to see the girls in different clothing and situations.  ^.^

And Tiger-sama's picture is gorgeous and awe-inspiring -- you never cease to amaze me with your excellent taste in fashion, and the background is both beautiful and a tacit Mac reference!  (double pointage for that)  ^v^

Now I know I can expect wonderful things with Pu-chan from you.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 27, 2007, 08:47:18 PM
QuoteNow I know I can expect wonderful things with Pu-chan from you. ^.^
Trust me, you will see a Puma-chan (Just have to figure out what setting she should be in!)

Ubuntu-tan...This one's been kicking around for a while, but just colored this evening:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/ub.jpg

Ubuntu-tan has a very good attitude, and is very popular among friends. She believes in peace and goodwill toward others, even opposing OS-tans like the Windows family or Mac girls. While she is saddened by OS fighting, she still enjoys a little friendly competition between herself and rivals. She's not as skilled as Arch Linux-tan or Gentoo-chan, but she's easier to get along with. She has a sister, Kubuntu, who also shares her outlook.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 27, 2007, 11:35:19 PM
QuoteTrust me, you will see a Puma-chan (Just have to figure out what setting she should be in!)

*cheers*

WAAAAHOOOOOOOOO!!! PU-CHAN IS A-COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

*poses*

Pu- Pu- PUMA-CHAN BEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^v^\

*shoots laser out of eye*

Okay, I just had to get that out of my system.  ^__^
Settings for Pu-chan are easy.  ^.^

Though timid, she's also quite industrious and never likes to spend an idle moment.  She could don a maid outfit and do housekeeping.

Or put on safety gear, hood and a covering for her tail, and pick some fresh honey.

Or she could wear something a little more rustic and pick vegetables from an herb garden.

Or, capitalizing on the fact that she looks like a student, suppose she rode a bike wildly to avoid tardiness, with a slice of toast still dangling from her mouth (or fish,... she is a catgirl after all).

Or she could be exploring the corridors of a large public library, hugging a pair of her favorite books close to her chest.

Or perhaps she could be walking out of a small mom-and-pop store with a paper bag full of ingredients for tonight's dinner, and maybe stop by a seafood restaurant to curiously watch an aquarium full of fish at the window.  

Or if you want to add more of a fantasy element, suppose you had a scene pairing her with some cute iPod-tans, who probably like Puma-chan very much.  She might be at a table, stooped over a shoebox decorated lavishly and swowing/gluing together miniature furniture, while an iPod Mini or Nano look on with wonder and curiosity.

I tell you, the Pu-chan lends herself to lots of ideas.  ^___^

QuoteUbuntu-tan has a very good attitude, and is very popular among friends. She believes in peace and goodwill toward others, even opposing OS-tans like the Windows family or Mac girls. While she is saddened by OS fighting, she still enjoys a little friendly competition between herself and rivals. She's not as skilled as Arch Linux-tan or Gentoo-chan, but she's easier to get along with. She has a sister, Kubuntu, who also shares her outlook.

S-u-g-o-i!!  ^v^
Your strong fashion sense and special attention to hair really makes ubuntu-tan look like the friendly, popular and beautiful OS that she is.  ^___^

While there's always a place for spears and armor, a lot of what revolves around the modern distros is approachability, accessibility and (in the case of Ubuntu, Edubuntu, etc.) "humaneness".  And when you see a distros-tan dressed more down to earth (with a touch of contemporary evening wear, in Ubuntu's case), it's a tacit invitation to approach them without fear and with the possibility of gaining a new friend.  ^^

A Kubuntu-tan would interest me, since that's the OS I use right now.  ^.^

I imagine her a little like Ubuntu, but taller, with longer hair (with blue highlights perhaps?) and perhaps more mature features (albeit coupled with a lot of more accessories)..... ^^;

I also wanted to make a Xubuntu-tan at one point, owing that I used her for several months prior to switching to another OS on that particular machine.  She would have to be a child-type, youthful, energetic and spirited in her pursuit of her Onee-san's philosophy.  Naturally, she would be accompanied by her pet hamster.  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 28, 2007, 02:30:45 PM
I'm thinking of doing a Kubuntu-tan and a Xubuntu-tan....I tried to make Ubuntu-tan seem friendly and warm because Ubuntu is a very user-friendly distro compared to Arch Linux or that sort...

Here's a outline of Pu-chan (Told ya you'd see her soon!) Tell me if you think her face is odd...just want to know before I invest too much time.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/pu.jpg
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 28, 2007, 03:26:40 PM
Hmmmmm,.... *studies*

Hard to say without color, but the face itself doesn't strike me as too odd.  A little bit low, but then she does have her head tilted downward.  The only thing I could recommend is to add a little more hair and reposition the ears closer to the sides rather than directly on top (and I guess we can make them a little larger still).  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 30, 2007, 10:26:04 PM
Oh C-Chan....

Puma-chan:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51964804/

Right now I'm researching special use Linux distros...here are some ideas I've come up with:

64 Studio, a distro for music producing/mixing: I'm thinking either a singer, or perhaps a DJ or music editor.

FlightLinux, designed for embedded control computers in spacecraft (not open to the public...duh): An astronaut? Although since this doesn't run on business computers or PCs, I don't know if this would work...?

Edubuntu: a teacher? Or student?

Linux XP: A Homeko or Saseko doppleganger ;) Dresses and acts just like them, but still undeniably Linux-ish.

Added after 10 hours 29 minutes:

Linux XP-tan:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/lp.jpg

Linux XP-tan likes to dress up as Homeko, much to the dismay of many of her Linux relatives. However, Linspire-tan and Freespire-tan seem to get along fine with her. Her white-fronted jacket (similar to a penguin's white belly), Linux hair clip, and black-to-green hair suggests she's still proud of her heritage, even if it doesn't seem like it from first glance.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 30, 2007, 11:28:13 PM
QuoteOh C-Chan....

Puma-chan:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51964804/

WOW!!! From what heaven did she descend down from!  ^v^
Pu-chan is here, and you opted for the book approach after all!  /C-chan thinks he's in love....  *v*

I wonder if it'd work out, though,.... Puma's don't eat pigs, do they?  '__'

In any case, while I do like your unique approach to the anime style and your willingness to depict these girls in such calm and refreshing settings, for me at least I feel your greatest forte is with clothing.  ^^

You have a peerless fashion sense that's often both elegant and hip, and your spatial sense of creases and folds is right on the money.  Not sure if you have a background in the industry, but I swear you could be a fashion designer.  ^v^

Although that's just this pig's humble opinion..... -.-

Added after 12 minutes:

64 Studio -- Mmmmm..... DJ.  We have tons of cute characters, lots of emos, lolis up the wazoo, and certainly 3v1l ones.  But as far as I can recall, there aren't really many "hip" characters.  ^^

FlightLinux --  How 'bout a cosmonaut instead?  Fufufu.... ^.^
Well, it's not very realistic, but suppose she was an engineer or an actual "pilot" (emphasis on quotes) of a Zephyr:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3016082.stm

Doubt it has anything to do with FlightLinux, but it does fly in high orbit AND it is technologically advanced.  I think something like that could suit her well.  ^___^

Edubuntu -- always envisioned her as a teacher personally, although if you like you can compromise and make her a YOUNG teacher.  ^^

LinuxXP -- OMG!!!!!!!!!!!  @o@
Wow, you think she weren't a Windows fan....  ^^
She's lovely, but I can definitely see her being tormented by the more puritanical Windows-tan, since they defend their proprietary assets like rabid squirrels.  ^___^

In between you and me, though,......... LinuxXP is WAY cuter and sweeter-looking than Homeko.  ^__^
Certainly your keen fashion saved her from ending up in an oddly-colored gym suit.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 31, 2007, 09:28:46 PM
Interesting enough I was about to consider making a Linux XP-tan too! She was going to be a hybrid between Linux-tan and Saseko and her main weapon would have been a giant fork! (because it stabs like Linux-tan's spear and associated with food, which Saseko is most fond of)

And the Puma-tan looks very nice! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 31, 2007, 11:28:42 PM
64 Studio-tan:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/Project1.jpg

64 Studio-tan is a DJ who also likes to record and mix her own music. She's great at her job, and sometimes competes with Mac OS X-tans who say they're just as good at the musical arts. She's often employed by her fellow Linux-tans for use at parties. Her closest relative is Debian-tan.

Quote
Interesting enough I was about to consider making a Linux XP-tan too! She was going to be a hybrid between Linux-tan and Saseko and her main weapon would have been a giant fork! (because it stabs like Linux-tan's spear and associated with food, which Saseko is most fond of)

Cool idea, especially the giant fork! I'd love to see her!

QuoteYou have a peerless fashion sense that's often both elegant and hip, and your spatial sense of creases and folds is right on the money. Not sure if you have a background in the industry, but I swear you could be a fashion designer. ^v^

Thank you! But I do not have any formal training, just the education of drawing from a very young age :)

QuoteWow, you think she weren't a Windows fan.... ^^
She's lovely, but I can definitely see her being tormented by the more puritanical Windows-tan, since they defend their proprietary assets like rabid squirrels. ^___^

LOL!!!! Rabid squirrels XD. Surprisingly enough, M$ has never gone after Linux XP...give em' time, though...

QuoteIn between you and me, though,......... LinuxXP is WAY cuter and sweeter-looking than Homeko. ^__^

Awww...Homeko may be a perverted weirdo...but she's my OS's perverted weirdo...so I still like her XD. Linux XP is cute, though :)

Right now I'm thinking up some sort of Mac OS 7-tan/Win95-tan battle...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on April 01, 2007, 09:12:59 AM
Quote from: "Bella"
Right now I'm thinking up some sort of Mac OS 7-tan/Win95-tan battle...
Will you make System 7-tan win this time? :D

*notices 95 nearby* UH.... OH....
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on April 01, 2007, 11:36:24 AM
Yeah! 95-tan always wins!
Then again, Win 95 did sorta conquer Sys 7 overall...
Foolish history!
Still System 7-tan did win some victories, and definitely was the better system!
*Gets sliced by 95-tan*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 02, 2007, 10:32:42 PM
WOW!!!!!!!!  DID SOMEONE SAY 95 vs System 7?!!!!!!!!!!  @o@

I say LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLE!!!!!!!!!    ^V^



Yakuza gangster vs Samurai,... this one is for the ages!!!  ^.^

BTW, sorry I didn't check this out earlier,...  ^__^'
Up until now I assumed 64 Studio was some App-tan,... but today when I reviewed DistroWatch.com, I found 64 Studio on the list.  So I guess that officially makes her a multimedia-centric distros-tan -- in that case, yep, I'm glad you opted for the DJ!  ^.^

Her clothes, while not particuarly my cup of tea, suit her perfectly for the roll (certainly looks a lot like the DJ playing at the last rave I ventured into.... ^.^')
But what really makes this drawing shine (no pun intended) is the lighting -- the radiant glow and relfection off her hair in particular add a very cool beauty to the scene.  ^.^
(the colored spotlights, though, could've used a little blur + more transparency)

QuoteShe's great at her job, and sometimes competes with Mac OS X-tans who say they're just as good at the musical arts.

Aha,... now that's bound to cause friction.  ^.^'
But surely it's healthy competition though, since (thanks to the OSX girls) Macs are now part of the family of Unix-likes.  ^.^

QuoteThank you! But I do not have any formal training, just the education of drawing from a very young age

Excellent then, I always said that the best art comes from the tacit learner.  ^___^

QuoteLOL!!!! Rabid squirrels XD. Surprisingly enough, M$ has never gone after Linux XP...give em' time, though...

Yep,.. probably didn't go after Linux XP cause they were too busy trouncing on poor Lindows-tan.  `v'

QuoteAwww...Homeko may be a perverted weirdo...but she's my OS's perverted weirdo...so I still like her XD. Linux XP is cute, though

Linux XP is cuter period.  ^___^
I would like to see her cosplay Saseko and Moseko (aka, XP MCE) as well..  ^.^

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 03, 2007, 01:08:26 AM
Well, it's not quite a battle scene, per se...It started out as a rather even-sided, chivalrous conflict...but ended up more like after the battle...

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/95.jpg

From the OS-tan annex:
Quote- Used to be very confident and powerful in her youth, but is now a depressed, near-emotionless shell of her former self.

From Aurora's thread:

QuoteShe almost got killed by 95-tan, but she spared her life so she'd have to live with that humiliating defeat.

I found these both wonderfully interesting pieces of backstory, one I knew I had to do a picture of. So here is the point that 95-tan reduced system 7-tan to a shadow of her former self...Considering the ruthless attitude of windows 95-tan toward Mac-tans, did system 7-tan even have a chance?

I find these two characters very interesting, mostly due to their unadulterated hate of each other, perhaps not matched in any other character in OS-tandom. I would certainly love to do a magna about these two but...yes, time, talent and patience hold me back ;)

Let me explain a bit about what is going on. As Aurora stated, 95-tan could have killed system 7-tan, but let her live just to humiliate her. This sounds exactly like something 95-tan would do to a mac girl. System 7-tan's broken katana and cuts shows that, although system 7-tan put up a fight, 95-tan still outfought her (which certainly was true of win95's release media blitz, and later juggernaut on the home computer market.)
95-tan seems to be enjoying herself, savoring the power she now possesses, whereas system 7-tan seems to be wondering, rightfully, whether or not she's going to make it out of this alive, wondering how she let the power her predecessors had not so long ago leave her...and if she does escape, how she can ever manage to live knowing a lousy windows-tan beat her...

And onto a lighter note...

QuoteHer clothes, while not particuarly my cup of tea, suit her perfectly for the roll

I tried to make her look a bit grungy ;) I think I did a good job, lol

QuoteBut what really makes this drawing shine (no pun intended) is the lighting -- the radiant glow and relfection off her hair in particular add a very cool beauty to the scene. ^.^
(the colored spotlights, though, could've used a little blur + more transparency)

I always love trying different lighting techniques and angles. I'll try making the lights a little more blurred and transparent.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 03, 2007, 01:15:06 PM
QuoteWell, it's not quite a battle scene, per se...It started out as a rather even-sided, chivalrous conflict...but ended up more like after the battle...

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/95.jpg


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!  ;^0^;
Curse you, Windows 95-tan, for not allowing history to be rewritten!!  ;^-^;

No, but seriously it's fantastic,... striking and dramatic poses for a very striking and dramatic scene.  ^___^
You can feel the choking despair in OS7-tan, as well as the glee of a younger and more belligerent 95-tan.  `v'

But I will say this,... what comes around goes around.  ^^
*continues reading Vista negative reviews gleefully*

QuoteI find these two characters very interesting, mostly due to their unadulterated hate of each other, perhaps not matched in any other character in OS-tandom. I would certainly love to do a magna about these two but...yes, time, talent and patience hold me back  

Well you've got the talent, and you SEEM like a reasonably patient person.  But time is against everyone, so I understand you there.  ^^

I guess this is my fault for not making OS/2's profile more public, but I would say that OS/2's hatred for ALL Windows (especially 95 and NT) is perhaps older and much more personal.  ^.^

http://ns24717.ovh.net/ostan-collections/viewtopic.php?p=12681&sid=5e5fd8f6fe209c7d1a5a477e52d8776f#12681

QuoteI tried to make her look a bit grungy  I think I did a good job, lol

It's a given you'll always do a good job with clothing.  ^__^
As for the grunginess,... I reckon I'm getting to old for this, but yeah I guess she's a one grungified lass.  ^.^

QuoteI always love trying different lighting techniques and angles. I'll try making the lights a little more blurred and transparent.

Normally I'd be okay with that stylistic spotlighting, but since the lighting on herself is blurry and realistic, the two different styles seem to clash. Unifying them both should enhance the realism and beauty of the picture.  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on April 03, 2007, 10:09:33 PM
bwahahahaha that is quite the striking and dashing 95sama, crushing your dreams!  I seem to hear alot of bitterness around here about the facts tho...

QuoteNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! ;^0^;
Curse you, Windows 95-tan, for not allowing history to be rewritten!! ;^-^;

Saddam tried to rewrite the history books too...

we stopped that.  Tho he had been doing it for so long people had a hard time beliving the history books we brought in because they were so differnt.  Untill we brought the internet to Iraq and collage students were able to begin researching what the WORLD says happened and they relized how horribly they had been lied too


so in a nutshell, to cross paths with 95 sama is not only foolish but it makes you a terrorist T_T
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 03, 2007, 11:01:58 PM
Haven't you ever heard of the phrase "History is Written by the Victor?".

That sure makes for a helluva lot of terrorists you know, stretching back at least 5 millenia.  ^___^

But at least your in high spirits in any event.  -v-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 04, 2007, 01:29:14 AM
Freespire-tan...in a comic with Linspire-tan!

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/free.jpg

Freespire-tan is Linspire-tan's sister. They usually get along...being the more "windows-ish" of the Linux community, they are often scoffed at by more advanced and specialized Linux-tans, so they must band together (along with Linux XP-tan. However, (And this explains what the comic is about) Freespire-tan is a bit annoyed because her sibling is not truly free software, as is she. Linspire-tan retaliates by calling sis a hypocrite...because some Freespire-tan programs must be purchased. Oh, sibling rivalry.

Frespire-tan's colors come from the OS's logo (as do Linspire's). Her style of dress is like that of Linspire-tan's. I was going to do a "portrait", but then I decided a comic would be better ;)

QuoteBut anyways, beautiful work! You did a great job capturing the emotion and drama!

Thanks!

QuoteBut may System 7-tan get revenge against her and win! (However doing such thing would destroy the 'plot' of the OS-tan comic I'm working on if it happened there!)

Can't wait to see the comic...especially if it has to do with poor 'Blues' :)

QuoteBut I will say this,... what comes around goes around. ^^
*continues reading Vista negative reviews gleefully*

Oho...am I hearing chatter of a Vistan/Leopard-tan showdown? Ponders showdown...There are four versions of Vistan (Home basic, premium, etc...not counting actual artist's versions, which are like 5,000...), vs. one Leopard-tan who's a time-traveling genius...so I'd say it's an even conflict ^_^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 04, 2007, 01:22:48 PM
QuoteFreespire-tan...in a comic with Linspire-tan!

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/free.jpg

Freespire-tan is Linspire-tan's sister. They usually get along...being the more "windows-ish" of the Linux community, they are often scoffed at by more advanced and specialized Linux-tans, so they must band together (along with Linux XP-tan.

SUUUUUUGOI TO THE MAX!!!!!!  ^V^
Freespire to me was one of those filler OS-tans that I really never gave much though about, except that she'd have her hair in wave-shaped pigtails.  So seeing this makes me overjoyed, not only because you created a beautiful rendition of her, but also because it has,... wavy pigtails!!  ^V^

Birds of a feather, I declare!  ^___^

QuoteHowever, (And this explains what the comic is about) Freespire-tan is a bit annoyed because her sibling is not truly free software, as is she. Linspire-tan retaliates by calling sis a hypocrite...because some Freespire-tan programs must be purchased. Oh, sibling rivalry.

Frespire-tan's colors come from the OS's logo (as do Linspire's). Her style of dress is like that of Linspire-tan's. I was going to do a "portrait", but then I decided a comic would be better  

Fufu,... well, Freespire actually does have the better case, since any Linux program has software that can be purchased (think Crossover for Linux... ^___^).  Linspire (fka Lindows) sells for $50 USD still, I think, so has more of a responsibility to prove she has more to offer than her younger, cheaper kid sister.   ^___^

Your drawing might as well be a portraiture, but I definitely appreciate the comic style.  ^.^
So much so that you've gotten my own creative juices flowing,... I feel it's about time C-chan offered some long overdue C-chan fanart.  So whadya say,... would you be interested in seeing a short 4koma about Lin-chan and Free-chan?  ^____^

QuoteOho...am I hearing chatter of a Vistan/Leopard-tan showdown? Ponders showdown...There are four versions of Vistan (Home basic, premium, etc...not counting actual artist's versions, which are like 5,000...), vs. one Leopard-tan who's a time-traveling genius...so I'd say it's an even conflict  

*Leopard chronoshits Basic, Premium, Business and Ultimate into a virtualization environment*

*sits back and watches the fireworks fly as their WGA check fries them up from the inside out*

Yep,... fair match,... if not just a bit unfair to the poor Vistans.  `v'

Plus there's also Beryl-equipped Linuces in the flanks that can also wear down the Vistans even further.  Especially if this rumor holds out to be true:

http://dev.beryl-project.org/~cyberorg/beryl/22/on-the-way-to-beryl-compiz-merge/
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 04, 2007, 03:14:08 PM
QuoteFreespire to me was one of those filler OS-tans that I really never gave much though about, except that she'd have her hair in wave-shaped pigtails. So seeing this makes me overjoyed, not only because you created a beautiful rendition of her, but also because it has,... wavy pigtails!! ^V^

I added those wavy pigtails almost as an afterthought...at first I was going to give her a hairstyle like Linspire-tan's, but then I decided she should look different...

QuoteSo much so that you've gotten my own creative juices flowing,... I feel it's about time C-chan offered some long overdue C-chan fanart. So whadya say,... would you be interested in seeing a short 4koma about Lin-chan and Free-chan? ^____^

Sounds great! I'd love to see your take on Linspire-tan and Freespire-tan  ;010

Right now I'm thinking up some Unix-tans...like HP-UX-tan, who would be a very secure and intelligent character, who's best at workstation and sever duties...and A/UX...Not sure about her attitude (A sever too, I guess), but I'm sure she'd quite like her Mac OS X relatives, seeing as they share a common Unix heritage, more so than her "classic" Mac relatives...which could make for some family conflict ;) I can see her as a aunt (or some sort of "matriarchal" character) to the Mac OS X girls...

Oh yes, I read OS/2-tan's profile in the annex...what an incredibly complex character...one I must to a drawing of! ^_^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 04, 2007, 07:13:45 PM
QuoteI've made an A/UX-tan! She's a pig girl who is very fond of wrestling, space travel and daydreaming and she calls the Mac-tans her 'kids' because the Mac-tans that are older than her are a lot shorter (except for System 5-tan but she doesn't see her) and the ones that are taller are younger (for the reference, A/UX-tan is slightly older than System 6-tan). Gets along with the Mac-tans well but doesn't see them much as she is a wanderer.

Neat design! Do you have any drawings?

QuoteAnd that Freespire-tan + Linspire-tan picture is awesome!

Thank you!

QuoteI should definently draw some fanart! BTW, What's Freespire-tan's personality and is it okay if she were to appear in zerOSanity some time?

I would be honored if Freespire-tan appeared in your comic! :D zerOSanity is great! Freespire-tan's attitude is easygoing and friendly, a 'people's OS-tan' who usually shies away from more advanced OS-tans like Arch Linux-tan. She usually gets along with her sister Linspire-tan and cousin LinuxXP-tan, as being the more 'windows-esque' of the Linux family they get picked on sometimes. However, sometimes Freespire-tan is antagonistic of her sister, because she's angry that she's not free like the other Linux-tans. She usually works things out with her in the end, though.

As for OS/2, I'm thinking of doing a drawing of her (See...I already put those Unix-tans on the backburner..for now...), in the days that she was still friendly with the windows-tans. Maybe right after the M$/IBM 'breakup', when she still wanted to fight to get her family back. Perhaps sadly looking at a picture of Win1.0 or MSDOS-tan, or something of the sort.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 04, 2007, 11:06:53 PM
QuoteI added those wavy pigtails almost as an afterthought...at first I was going to give her a hairstyle like Linspire-tan's, but then I decided she should look different...

Birds of a feather, I - do - declare!  ^v^

QuoteSounds great! I'd love to see your take on Linspire-tan and Freespire-tan

I'm thinking of making it one of those silent 4komas, with expressions and minimal use of signs to speak for the characters.  ^__^
Each panel will represent a day-in-the-life of snapshot for the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and a small peak at 2008.  This will give us the opportunity to see Freespire-tan as toddler and child, before ending with adolescent and adult where your rendition is.  ^___^
I hope to change Linspire a bit too, particularly a nice cameo of her mandarin dress.  ^.^

Wanted to start it today, but my brain cells are a tad sleep-deprived, so need to "sudo shutdown -r now" my system.  ^____^;

QuoteI've made an A/UX-tan! She's a pig girl who is very fond of wrestling, space travel and daydreaming and she calls the Mac-tans her 'kids' because the Mac-tans that are older than her are a lot shorter (except for System 5-tan but she doesn't see her) and the ones that are taller are younger (for the reference, A/UX-tan is slightly older than System 6-tan). Gets along with the Mac-tans well but doesn't see them much as she is a wanderer.

A yes, Aurora and I have talked a bit about A/UX-tan, after an unfortunate wanderer got chewed up for bringing her up at Net Characters.  -v-;

If memory serves, the fun starts from this thread going forward:

http://ostan-collections.net/post-20637.html#20637

Added after 18 minutes:

QuoteAs for OS/2, I'm thinking of doing a drawing of her (See...I already put those Unix-tans on the backburner..for now...), in the days that she was still friendly with the windows-tans. Maybe right after the M$/IBM 'breakup', when she still wanted to fight to get her family back. Perhaps sadly looking at a picture of Win1.0 or MSDOS-tan, or something of the sort.

Oh,... well, OS/2-san can wait till the other Unices are done, since she ain't going anywhere.  ^.^
But thank you though for the offer.  ^v^
It's a trade then,... you draw OS/2 and I'll do Freespire.  Now that's what I call a collaborative effort!  ^___^

Recently I doodled a [very bad] sketch of a young OS/2, mixed in with a few others here...

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/HandSketches2.png

(you can tell I suck at hand-drawing... ^^;)

But I've always been a proponent of mixing and matching the look of an OS-tan to account for age, changes in clothing/hair, fads, etc, so my hope was to make the young OS/2 look radically different from her Warp persona.  ^^
The idea for her younger self was a 3-way mix of elements from my adult rendition (including elements from Darknight, SleepyD, Aurora and Kami-Tux' renditions), the two-prong pigtails from the lost japanese OS/2 proposition:

http://ostan-collections.net/annex/Images/OS2twinpigtail.png

and definitely the glasses and healthy confidence of the legendary Merlin-chan (not an OS-tan per se, but a magical girl that uses the power of OS/2 -- but I still feel she deserves at least a small nod ^^):

http://ostan-collections.net/annex/Images/cm59.jpg

Clothing, though, I'm a bit slow with, so that's never crossed my mind really.  I do know is that she didn't manifest her Star Trek passion till a little shortly before her Warp years, so her clothing would definitely look more orthodox.  -.-

But this is all a moot point, since the sketch is specifcally for OS/2 circa 1989, happy times before the break-up and when she could still call Gates "Father" rather than something I can't repeat.  ^^;
The time period between the break-up and her Warp years (when she takes on 95/NT) is pretty much fair game, since those were particular turbulent times for her.

Not only did she lose her "family", but IBM took full control of her training and upbringing.  While they were effective at making her a lean, mean, efficient fighting machine, they were also mercilessly spartan in her training and kept her cloistered even while the Windows were quickly expanding their horizons.  Ironically, with her drive to bring her family together, she would often neglect the last bit of family she had left.

PC-DOS-tan, having never recovered from the loss of her twin sister, rarely seeing OS/2-chan anymore, and receiving nothing in the way of love or compassion from her employers, gradually adopted some very unhealthy habits.  -___-

In the present day, PC-DOS now works as a temp for OS/2's struggling business -- however, they've cooled to a mere cheapskate employer/used-and-abused employee relationship, comical yet at the same time sad since it's a way to disguise their mutual unwillingness to talk of old times.  -.-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 05, 2007, 03:17:47 PM
The drawing I might do is a young OS/2-tan running hand-in-hand with Win1.0-tan (not long before the 'breakup'), catching butterflies...I might also add a cameo of a toddler Win2.0-tan, too :) But I haven't decided if I'll do this or something else...perhaps a scene like I said before, one of OS/2 after the breakup but when she still wanted to fight to get her family back...Or....I could do one where OS/2-tan and one of the early Windows-tans are trying to hold hands, to stay together, but their "companies" (like a hand or something, reaching out for them) are pulling them apart...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 05, 2007, 10:34:12 PM
QuoteThe drawing I might do is a young OS/2-tan running hand-in-hand with Win1.0-tan (not long before the 'breakup'), catching butterflies...I might also add a cameo of a toddler Win2.0-tan, too But I haven't decided if I'll do this or something else...perhaps a scene like I said before, one of OS/2 after the breakup but when she still wanted to fight to get her family back...Or....I could do one where OS/2-tan and one of the early Windows-tans are trying to hold hands, to stay together, but their "companies" (like a hand or something, reaching out for them) are pulling them apart...

Awww,.... these really are very sad now that you think about it.  ;v;
That's why I'd love to make vintage-tans, since they've all lived through quite a lot of hardships.  ^^

Your running idea would take place sometime around 1987, when OS/2 was born.  Though only 2 years older and not a fully-developed OS, 1.0-tan would've definitely have been fascinated by OS/2-chan, taking care of her as if she were her very child.  ^^
2.0-chan is born near the end of '87, but since she was also a fairly immature OS by comparison to the OS/2 project, she would easily have been a toddler then and stayed a child-type way for the remainder of her life.  

The holding-hands idea would've easily have been 1990.  I might recommend a slightly older 2.0-chan, since like OS/2 she also wanted to keep the family together (but with no power to stop it).  Besides, 3.0-sama (now 3.1-sama) did not get along at all well with OS/2.  -.-'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 05, 2007, 11:10:04 PM
QuoteI could do one where OS/2-tan and one of the early Windows-tans are trying to hold hands, to stay together, but their "companies" (like a hand or something, reaching out for them) are pulling them apart...

I think this is the one I'm going to do...it seems the saddest...

QuoteThat's why I'd love to make vintage-tans, since they've all lived through quite a lot of hardships. ^^

Yeah...not like our spoiled rotten rich XP-tans and OS X-tans ;) *rambles off in old-timer voice* Don't know the meaning of hard work, no good punks...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 05, 2007, 11:17:52 PM
Darn right!  Punks I say!  ^v^

...............Oh wait,.... you said OSX-tans and yet I'm standing on one!  @____@

UWAAAAAAAAHH!!!!! Gomen, Pu-chan!!!!  ;^0^;

BTW, haven't done too much yet on my Freespire-tan fanart,... anything I can add for you perhaps?  ^____^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 07, 2007, 04:05:34 PM
OS/2-tan and Win1.0-tan:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/os2.png

They're trying to stay together, but their "companies" are trying to keep them apart, symbolizing IBM's and M$'s 'breakup'. I might add some tears, after I find a good tutorial on drawing them ;)

Next on the agenda...I might do a comic strip, featuring Macintosh system 1-tan and an IBM-tan (Probably PCDOS-tan...if I am not mistaken, that was Macintosh's #1 competitor at the time)...the idea came to me a few days ago, wouldn't it be funny to do an OS-tan comic parodying that old Apple "1984" ad? Except with system 1-tan hitting PCDOS-tan with the hammer XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on April 07, 2007, 04:54:53 PM
Your latest picture is so cute yet so sad at the same time! ;__;

And that comic strip idea... Yes! Please do draw it! It would be doubleplusgood! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 07, 2007, 09:26:56 PM
*cries tears of joy*  I'm sorry Bella, but that one is for the ages -- I can't possibly let it stay a text link.....!  :^____^;



Added after 28 minutes:

You really should consider designating this as an image thread -- not to say people don't click on text links, but if the majority of visitors just "skim" these pages, then they're likely missing out on your beautiful artwork.  -___-

QuoteThey're trying to stay together, but their "companies" are trying to keep them apart, symbolizing IBM's and M$'s 'breakup'. I might add some tears, after I find a good tutorial on drawing them  

hmmm,... not sure if that's something you can find in tutorials, so it's probably safer to base that on observation.  For example, Anime "serious" tears are usually depicted like so:



Amorphous white shapes trickling from the corners of the eyes (including some bubbling at the tear dots), with very slight shading and shadow-casting.  I've seen them transparent too, although still with the inclusion of slight shading and specular highlights.  ^^

As for the drawing itself, I'm honestly speechless.  'v'
Perhaps its my own bias talking, but I think this is my favorite of your masterpieces,... and considering the jaw-dropping level of the Tiger-sama and Pu-chan pics, that speaks volumes.  ^^
You've captured the youthful tenderness of the young OS/2, and the gentle humility of 1.0-chan perfectly, it definitely heightens the heart-wrenching moment even without tears.  
You also did a magnificent job on OS/2-tan's pre-Warp hair -- it's a harmonious blend of everything I talked about earlier, and certainly will help me a lot with my future projects.  ^v^
1.0-chan's hair also follows Aurora's and my design beautifully, and the added gloss over the already bright color makes her face radiate with the glow of innocence (innocence shattered by such a heartless event).  ;___;

And to top it off, your clothing design is peerless.  The minute details on the leggings, the frills on the skirts, 1.0-chan's shawl,... everything is gorgeous as well as appropriate for the time period depicted!  ^v^

I could continue with this the whole rest of the day, but bottom line is that I love it to bits.  ^___^
Thank you for drawing OS/2 and Win1!  ^v^

QuoteNext on the agenda...I might do a comic strip, featuring Macintosh system 1-tan and an IBM-tan (Probably PCDOS-tan...if I am not mistaken, that was Macintosh's #1 competitor at the time)...the idea came to me a few days ago, wouldn't it be funny to do an OS-tan comic parodying that old Apple "1984" ad? Except with system 1-tan hitting PCDOS-tan with the hammer XD

My poor PC-DOS... ^___^'

Eh, but at least back in 1985, PC-DOS-chan was still a happy, tough little cookie.  Even with the occasional skirmish against those "GUI-loving Mac-tans", she knew she always had a lovable twin sister to go home too (as well as young GUI OS-tans of their own to take care of) and that gave her strength. ^.^

Since this was back in the 80's, I already hoped that PC-DOS-tan would dress radically different from how she and MSDOS do now (as would be the case in my MicroOVA).  Along the lines of Chobits, I wanted to make her standard dress similar to this alternate rendition of MSDOS-tan:

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/os-tans/DOS/dos11.png

...Except with inverted colors.  ^^

However, this would not be a "combat dress", so whatever she ends up wearing when she's facing up against OS1-chan's hammer, I leave to your very very very very capable hands.  ^___________^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on April 08, 2007, 12:20:28 AM
Your so cool, Bella-sama! You did such a good job capturing the emotions within the picture!

I mean, I remember absolutely hating anything that was even remotely tied to M$ during the OS wars (My dad was an OS/2 specialist), but even I feel sorry for the breakup when looking at that picture. Now that's saying something. You are a very talented artist, and I'm very glad you showed up!!!

Keep up the great work!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 08, 2007, 01:07:49 PM
First off, here's the comic strip:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/Project1.png

QuoteEh, but at least back in 1985, PC-DOS-chan was still a happy, tough little cookie. Even with the occasional skirmish against those "GUI-loving Mac-tans", she knew she always had a lovable twin sister to go home too (as well as young GUI OS-tans of their own to take care of) and that gave her strength. ^.^

Since this was back in the 80's, I already hoped that PC-DOS-tan would dress radically different from how she and MSDOS do now (as would be the case in my MicroOVA). Along the lines of Chobits, I wanted to make her standard dress similar to this alternate rendition of MSDOS-tan:

Er...I didn't really make her that different...and since she's carrying an IBM Thinkpad, I believe the timing is quite off ^_^ This isn't actually supposed to be in the 80's, it's more like System 1-chan's recreation of the commercial, if that makes sense... ;013 My comics usually aren't quite as thought-out as my drawings...I try to make them funny and as good as possible, but little details I usually leave to my portraits and scenes.

QuoteYou really should consider designating this as an image thread -- not to say people don't click on text links, but if the majority of visitors just "skim" these pages, then they're likely missing out on your beautiful artwork. -___-

Maybe I should...just that many of my pix are quite large, and most forums have size restrictions...

QuoteAs for the drawing itself, I'm honestly speechless. 'v'
Perhaps its my own bias talking, but I think this is my favorite of your masterpieces,... and considering the jaw-dropping level of the Tiger-sama and Pu-chan pics, that speaks volumes. ^^
You've captured the youthful tenderness of the young OS/2, and the gentle humility of 1.0-chan perfectly, it definitely heightens the heart-wrenching moment even without tears.
You also did a magnificent job on OS/2-tan's pre-Warp hair -- it's a harmonious blend of everything I talked about earlier, and certainly will help me a lot with my future projects. ^v^
1.0-chan's hair also follows Aurora's and my design beautifully, and the added gloss over the already bright color makes her face radiate with the glow of innocence (innocence shattered by such a heartless event). ;___;

And to top it off, your clothing design is peerless. The minute details on the leggings, the frills on the skirts, 1.0-chan's shawl,... everything is gorgeous as well as appropriate for the time period depicted! ^v^

I could continue with this the whole rest of the day, but bottom line is that I love it to bits. ^___^
Thank you for drawing OS/2 and Win1! ^v^


QuoteYour latest picture is so cute yet so sad at the same time! ;__;

Thanks! I wanted to make a picture of these two that was adorable and heartbreaking at the same time. I tried doing a sketch of them before the breakup and after, but this was the one I most liked.

QuoteYour so cool, Bella-sama! You did such a good job capturing the emotions within the picture!

I mean, I remember absolutely hating anything that was even remotely tied to M$ during the OS wars (My dad was an OS/2 specialist), but even I feel sorry for the breakup when looking at that picture. Now that's saying something. You are a very talented artist, and I'm very glad you showed up!!!

Keep up the great work!

Thank you! I always try to capture the core feeling of the moment...
otherwise the picture is 'off' to me. And I will keep up the good work...I consider every picture a learning experience that will make my next one better.

Your dad's an M$ hater, eh ^_~ He should talk with my dad, the...*glup* Windows zealot (I wouldn't blame him though, he had a bad Mac experience)...*waits patiently for someone to ask...*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on April 08, 2007, 01:34:53 PM
Nice drawings! I like the little messages behind PC-DOS-tan!
Though is it just me, or do you have a lot of BASIC files on your floppy?

QuoteYour dad's an M$ hater, eh ^_~
Well, he used to be, but now that they've pretty much conquered the market, he's sorta like system 7-tan. He's lost his fighting spirit. T_T

Quote*waits patiently for someone to ask...*

Well, since you put it so bluntly, why not? I keep hearing about "Bad Mac" things, but most of them are made up or PEBKC (Problem Exists Between Keyboard and Chair) ^-^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 08, 2007, 06:28:15 PM
QuoteNice drawings! I like the little messages behind PC-DOS-tan!

Thanks! It's a little DOS propaganda, heehee

QuoteThough is it just me, or do you have a lot of BASIC files on your floppy?

I found that image in Wikipedia...

QuoteWell, since you put it so bluntly, why not?

Glad somebody asked ;)

QuoteI keep hearing about "Bad Mac" things, but most of them are made up or PEBKM (Problem Exists Between Keyboard and Monitor) ^-^

Yep, is was pretty much one of those problems...He decides one day, why not use the library's Mac (ignoring the line of Windows just down the hall, LOL) to write a letter (not sure why he didn't use my computer...maybe it was in the shop, I forget...) It was a doomed project from the start...but finally, when he got the M$ Word Processor going, he couldn't type anything. The cursor just wouldn't show up on the screen...probably an isolated incident, but he's pretty much hated Macs since :(

Anyhow, I was wondering if there have been any OS-tan renditions of VMS...
And, would OpenVMS, if done as an OS-tan, be considered a different character than VMS?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 08, 2007, 08:25:25 PM
QuoteI mean, I remember absolutely hating anything that was even remotely tied to M$ during the OS wars (My dad was an OS/2 specialist), but even I feel sorry for the breakup when looking at that picture. Now that's saying something. You are a very talented artist, and I'm very glad you showed up!!!

Deshou?  ^v^

Besides, 1.0-san and 2.0-chan lived before the OS wars, so they're definitely innocent of M$ treachery.  ^__^

QuoteEr...I didn't really make her that different...and since she's carrying an IBM Thinkpad, I believe the timing is quite off This isn't actually supposed to be in the 80's, it's more like System 1-chan's recreation of the commercial, if that makes sense... My comics usually aren't quite as thought-out as my drawings...I try to make them funny and as good as possible, but little details I usually leave to my portraits and scenes.

Oh, a recreation?  That's good too, though.  ^___^
Certainly PCDOS-tan's expression suits her perfectly now,... it's classic!  ^v^
You did an excellent job on their faces as they both look impossibly cute,... and I have to agree, the addition of the telescreen w/ propaganda was an excellent touch!  ^__^

QuoteMaybe I should...just that many of my pix are quite large, and most forums have size restrictions...

Technically we do, except for image threads.  But it can't be an image thread until you designate it as one.  ^.^

Generally-speaking, images on standard threads can't be larger than 640x480 in size, and usually can't be more than one.  -v-

So I resized your last one to display it in all its glory!!  ^v^



I do declare I love this picture too!  ^____^

QuoteYour dad's an M$ hater, eh ^_~ He should talk with my dad, the...*glup* Windows zealot (I wouldn't blame him though, he had a bad Mac experience)...*waits patiently for someone to ask...*

QuoteYep, is was pretty much one of those problems...He decides one day, why not use the library's Mac (ignoring the line of Windows just down the hall, LOL) to write a letter (not sure why he didn't use my computer...maybe it was in the shop, I forget...) It was a doomed project from the start...but finally, when he got the M$ Word Processor going, he couldn't type anything. The cursor just wouldn't show up on the screen...probably an isolated incident, but he's pretty much hated Macs since

Besides that, though, your pop should see this commercial spoof then:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtp5gNhBZgo

Really drives a wedge down that bipolar view of the OS world.  ^_____^

QuoteHAHAHAHAHA! Doubleplusfunny!

I can picture the rivalry between System 1-tan and PC DOS-tan being a very funny rivalry with antics like those!

With PC-DOS-tan being enough of a Command Line zealot to put even some Linuces to shame, yeah her ongoing rivalry with the early Mac-tans would be hilarious!  ^v^

QuoteWell, he used to be, but now that they've pretty much conquered the market, he's sorta like system 7-tan. He's lost his fighting spirit. T_T

Don't lose hope!  ^v^
We can still bring balance to the Force!  ^___^

QuoteAnyhow, I was wondering if there have been any OS-tan renditions of VMS...
And, would OpenVMS, if done as an OS-tan, be considered a different character than VMS

Was supposed to have made one by now, but surprise surprise,... /C-chan has been slow.  ^___^
(Haven't even finished UNIX-sama yet... ^^;)

Unlike traditional OS-tans, VMS-san would be something of the serious silent-type, with a mature beauty that fits her age and razor-sharp leadership skills that speak of decades of experience.  VMS and OpenVMS should in fact be the same person,... "VMS" back in her prime, when she used to dress more mainstream for mainstream clients, and "OpenVMS" as she currently stands now (something of a fringe vigilante figure living in a world dominated by Windows/Mac/Unix).  Freesia Yagyu from 'Jubei-Chan 2' always seemed to me like a good template for OpenVMS-tan, since I imagine she is quite powerful (perhaps powerful enough to take on a Linux-tan or UNIX-tan singlehandedly), but with the disadvantage of being essentially an "army of one" (her only allies compromised of yet eveb MORE fringe OS-tans,... -__-).  

Physically-speaking, she should bear an uncomfortable resemblance to Windows NT, perhaps just a bit taller, more mature-looking and signficantly more battle-worn.  She has a passion for sharks that some people might find disturbing -- and in fact, even her cleaver is lined with reinforced shark teeth -- but rarely extends that same passion to her fellow OS-tans.  An independent OS-tan certainly has a much better chance of gaining her trust.   -v-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 09, 2007, 12:35:00 PM
QuoteWas supposed to have made one by now, but surprise surprise,... /C-chan has been slow. ^___^
(Haven't even finished UNIX-sama yet... ^^

Can't wait to see her! She's sort of like the momma of all modern OS's, so she better be incredible :D

QuoteUnlike traditional OS-tans, VMS-san would be something of the serious silent-type, with a mature beauty that fits her age and razor-sharp leadership skills that speak of decades of experience. VMS and OpenVMS should in fact be the same person,... "VMS" back in her prime, when she used to dress more mainstream for mainstream clients, and "OpenVMS" as she currently stands now (something of a fringe vigilante figure living in a world dominated by Windows/Mac/Unix). Freesia Yagyu from 'Jubei-Chan 2' always seemed to me like a good template for OpenVMS-tan, since I imagine she is quite powerful (perhaps powerful enough to take on a Linux-tan or UNIX-tan singlehandedly), but with the disadvantage of being essentially an "army of one" (her only allies compromised of yet eveb MORE fringe OS-tans,... -__-).

Physically-speaking, she should bear an uncomfortable resemblance to Windows NT, perhaps just a bit taller, more mature-looking and signficantly more battle-worn. She has a passion for sharks that some people might find disturbing -- and in fact, even her cleaver is lined with reinforced shark teeth -- but rarely extends that same passion to her fellow OS-tans. An independent OS-tan certainly has a much better chance of gaining her trust. -v-

I imagined she'd be physically similar to NT-tan (I always thought she'd have silvery hair and eyes, though), but her mindset would be worlds apart.


QuoteReally drives a wedge down that bipolar view of the OS world. ^_____^

I'll say!  ;010

QuoteWell, he used to be, but now that they've pretty much conquered the market, he's sorta like system 7-tan. He's lost his fighting spirit. T_T

He should keep that fighting spirit! If you truly believe in something, keep on believing. Even if M$ has conquered the market.

Anyway, I've been researching odd Linux distros. Here are some interesting ideas I've come up with:

Pardus-san: An Anatolian leopard girl. She's known by her friends as being quite beautiful, as well as innovative and smart.

EvilEntity-tan: Was a Windows-fighting vampire. She 'plagued' the Windows family for but a year (although her name was really scarier than her attitude itself...she really was a failure, as she did not shape-shift into a bat, but a fat penguin, hindering any fast get-away); it was at this time that, one of the Windows-tans, say, Saseko decided to kill her.

Scientific Linux-tan: A somewhat scatterbrained, although efficient and thorough, scientist. She used to call herself 'Scientific Linux-tan, professor of High-energy physics. But when co-workers discovered she really had many other talents, she decided to change her title.

IPCop-tan: Is a professional security guard, for personal hire or to protect gatherings of OS-tans from outside intrusion.

Trinity Rescue Kit-tan: An "EMS" worker, who has saved many a Windows-tan's or Linux-Tan's life. She loves her job, even if sometimes she doesn't get a lot of recognition.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 09, 2007, 11:52:48 PM
Quote
Can't wait to see her! She's sort of like the momma of all modern OS's, so she better be incredible

Hehe... well, the fact that's she's supposed to be incredible is what caused the delay in the first place.  Technically-speaking, she was SUPPOSED to have been my first OS-tan, but at this rate she'll end up being my last.  ^^;

[first OS-tan was AmigaOS, btw.  ^v^]

Doesn't look it, but she's VERY powerful and VERY old,..... and very.................. difficult......  Â¬__¬'

I still have my old preconcept sketch, as well as some musings about her character here,...

http://ostan-collections.net/post-4490.html#4490

...though naturally I've thought up a lot of stuff since then for UNIX-sama.  -___-

QuoteI imagined she'd be physically similar to NT-tan (I always thought she'd have silvery hair and eyes, though), but her mindset would be worlds apart.

Silver hair could work.  ^__^
Might've been blue at one point, but age and a taxing (or should we say, "VAX"ing?) life will do that to a person.  ^^

And just WORLDS apart?  By GAWD, they'd be like from 2 different dimensions.  ^________^;
However, in typical M$ style, NT-tan has probably never been made aware of the... "facts".

As far as she's concerned, she's the only mother-figure around.  -.-

QuoteI'll say!

Kudos to whoever decided to personify Linux as a woman!  ^v^
Now if only the could actually air those on TV, the userbase would explode!  ^___^

QuoteHe should keep that fighting spirit! If you truly believe in something, keep on believing. Even if M$ has conquered the market.

Not for long.... `v'
We're clamping down on their hardware strategy to the right (Macs) and their "cheap-o" strategy to the left (Linux, cause nothing beats 'free').  If Leopard and Compiz-Beryl-equipped Linuces can be popularized sufficiently this year, we can capitalize on the grave dug by all the Vista issues.  ^.^
'Tis a very exciting time,... the very eve of a new revolution!  ^v^

QuoteAnyway, I've been researching odd Linux distros. Here are some interesting ideas I've come up with:

Pardus-san: An Anatolian leopard girl. She's known by her friends as being quite beautiful, as well as innovative and smart.

EvilEntity-tan: Was a Windows-fighting vampire. She 'plagued' the Windows family for but a year (although her name was really scarier than her attitude itself...she really was a failure, as she did not shape-shift into a bat, but a fat penguin, hindering any fast get-away); it was at this time that, one of the Windows-tans, say, Saseko decided to kill her.

Scientific Linux-tan: A somewhat scatterbrained, although efficient and thorough, scientist. She used to call herself 'Scientific Linux-tan, professor of High-energy physics. But when co-workers discovered she really had many other talents, she decided to change her title.

IPCop-tan: Is a professional security guard, for personal hire or to protect gatherings of OS-tans from outside intrusion.

Trinity Rescue Kit-tan: An "EMS" worker, who has saved many a Windows-tan's or Linux-Tan's life. She loves her job, even if sometimes she doesn't get a lot of recognition.

Fufufu... talk about odd.  ^v^
I've only heard of Scientific Linux, and certainly Trinity sounds a lot like Linux Rescue CD (which helped me a lot setup my dual-boot).  ^.^

But would love to see Pardus-tan, as I love Turkish things.  ^v^
(especially Turkish apple tea -- damn good stuff, even if it does taste suspiciously like cider.... -v-')

I say go for it!  ^v^
Just don't spread yourself too thin, or you'll end up lost and wayward like me.  (another day, another chance to work on the Freespire/Linspire 4koma lost to work and troubleshooting... I do suck sometimes..... ^^')

==========================

PS:  Oh, and I just had to ask,....  Who's that girl in your AVI?  'v'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 10, 2007, 01:53:13 AM
Quotedoesn't look it, but she's VERY powerful and VERY old,..... and very.................. difficult...... ¬__¬'

I still have my old preconcept sketch, as well as some musings about her character here,...

http://ostan-collections.net/post-4490.html#4490

...though naturally I've thought up a lot of stuff since then for UNIX-sama. -___-

Nothing wrong with taking time to think out a design, especially one as important as the "mother", Unix-sama. I myself have envisioned her much like you describe, powerful, old and wise, perhaps magical, and almost 'goddess' like.


QuoteKudos to whoever decided to personify Linux as a woman! ^v^
Now if only the could actually air those on TV, the userbase would explode! ^___^

I've always wondered why they don't have ads for Linux (obviously, no profit, but it would bring public attention). I even did my own spoof of those  Get a Mac ads:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/49983844/?qo=29&q=by%3Abellacielo&qh=sort%3Atime+-in%3Ascraps

I just wish Apple would call PC guy what he is...Windows guy! Although then, they'd have to introduce Unix guy, Linux girl, as well as others...and a riot would ensue XD

QuoteNot for long.... `v'
We're clamping down on their hardware strategy to the right (Macs) and their "cheap-o" strategy to the left (Linux, cause nothing beats 'free'). If Leopard and Compiz-Beryl-equipped Linuces can be popularized sufficiently this year, we can capitalize on the grave dug by all the Vista issues. ^.^
'Tis a very exciting time,... the very eve of a new revolution! ^v^

*Pats laptop running XP sympathetically* I know, K8...I'll always love you...least till you wear out...

I'm actually a Windows person myself, but I believe competition drives innovation and the bettering of OSs. If Mac and Linux are breathing down Windows' neck...M$ is going to have to make Windows better or lose precious $$. Same goes for Apple. But this cannot be achieved if M$ has 95% of the market! So in that way, I do hope Mac and Linux up the ante and steal people away from the Windows market ;010

QuoteI say go for it! ^v^
Just don't spread yourself too thin, or you'll end up lost and wayward like me. (another day, another chance to work on the Freespire/Linspire 4koma lost to work and troubleshooting... I do suck sometimes..... ^^')

I know what you mean. A few days back I came up with all these ideas for drawings! And now...all draw-d out. That's why I've been researching stuff.

QuotePS: Oh, and I just had to ask,.... Who's that girl in your AVI? 'v'

CE-tan. I'm going to put an image of a new character up every time I change rank *whistles while waiting for XP status*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 10, 2007, 06:31:36 AM
QuoteNothing wrong with taking time to think out a design, especially one as important as the "mother", Unix-sama. I myself have envisioned her much like you describe, powerful, old and wise, perhaps magical, and almost 'goddess' like.

Fufu.... well "goddess" like I'm saving for the Mainframes OSes..... ^___^
[course, she used to be one too, so.... -v-]

But I do want to get her done sometime within my lifetime.... if for anything, because Kami-Tux has been waiting for it since October.  -.-'

QuoteI've always wondered why they don't have ads for Linux (obviously, no profit, but it would bring public attention). I even did my own spoof of those Get a Mac ads:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/49983844/?qo=29&q=by%3Abellacielo&qh=sort%3Atime+-in%3Ascraps

I just wish Apple would call PC guy what he is...Windows guy! Although then, they'd have to introduce Unix guy, Linux girl, as well as others...and a riot would ensue XD

O-M-G!!!!!!!!  That is fantastic, and eerily similar!  @__@
You sre those Novell guys weren't inspired by that?  ^___^

And yes, now that you mention it, they DO call the Windows Guy a "PC guy", don't they?  ^^'
At least now that I'm knee-deep in OS-tans, I know the fallacy of that,... cause you can run HUNDREDS of other OSes on x86 machines.  ^^'

Lest we forget the various flavors of Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, QNX, AROS, SkyOS, OS/2, eComStation, etc, etc, etc.....
Only fussy systems like RISC OS demand custom hardware.  ^___^

Oh yes, a riot would ensue and then some.  ^v^

Quote*Pats laptop running XP sympathetically* I know, K8...I'll always love you...least till you wear out...

I'm actually a Windows person myself, but I believe competition drives innovation and the bettering of OSs. If Mac and Linux are breathing down Windows' neck...M$ is going to have to make Windows better or lose precious $$. Same goes for Apple. But this cannot be achieved if M$ has 95% of the market! So in that way, I do hope Mac and Linux up the ante and steal people away from the Windows market

Oh yes, once they've receded back to at least 40% of the market, then the revolution can be considered complete and we can lay off them for a while.  By then, hopefully we can have more even-handed software/hardware sharing.  ^^
Course, turning some of the older Windows (and consequently OS/2) into Open Source is automatic grounds for enshrinement.  I always told Kami-Tux that an Open Source Windows would be EXPLOSIVELY popular, and might be their last trump card in the event Windows does lose market share.  ^^

In any case, if all doesn't go well yet they still won't feel like sharing 3.1-sama's source code, at least M$ still has their XBOX and Zune fronts.... *snicker snicker* *pets Wii and Insignia Player*  ^.^'

QuoteI know what you mean. A few days back I came up with all these ideas for drawings! And now...all draw-d out. That's why I've been researching stuff.

You too?  Yeah, I'm still reading up a little more on Kubuntu, and studying the inner-workings of BASH.  On the side, I'm also resuming my Japanese studies so I can go back to translating the Mac Manga -- probably not for thine eyes, since it makes the antics of Homeo and Homeko look like Sesame Street, but it's very well drawn nonetheless.  ^___^

But don't worry,... Free-chan/Lin-chan will get done come hell or highwater,... even if I end up releasing a different pic prior to it.  ^^;

QuoteCE-tan. I'm going to put an image of a new character up every time I change rank *whistles while waiting for XP status*

WOW!  Really?!!  That is a gorgeous rendition of her, cause I couldn't exen recognize her.  ^____^

Oh, and no fair putting cuter pictures of Homeko in your sig... that's setting unsuspecting people up for a trap!  ^v^'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 10, 2007, 05:42:26 PM
Pardus-tan:




QuoteO-M-G!!!!!!!! That is fantastic, and eerily similar! @__@
You sre those Novell guys weren't inspired by that? ^___^

I swear I came up with that idea one December evening...I too am surprised by the similarities, but I guess Mac guy and Wind...er...PC guy had it coming to them ;)

QuoteAnd yes, now that you mention it, they DO call the Windows Guy a "PC guy", don't they? ^^'
At least now that I'm knee-deep in OS-tans, I know the fallacy of that,... cause you can run HUNDREDS of other OSes on x86 machines. ^^'

Lest we forget the various flavors of Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, QNX, AROS, SkyOS, OS/2, eComStation, etc, etc, etc.....
Only fussy systems like RISC OS demand custom hardware. ^___^

Oh yes, a riot would ensue and then some. ^v^

*Imagines Solaris riding piggyback on PC while OS/2 and eComStation get  Mac guy in a headlock and give him repeated noogies...* Might be bad for business XD

QuoteI always told Kami-Tux that an Open Source Windows would be EXPLOSIVELY popular, and might be their last trump card in the event Windows does lose market share. ^^

Free Windows would be awesome ;010 But then again, how did M$ get the $ in their name?

QuoteIn any case, if all doesn't go well yet they still won't feel like sharing 3.1-sama's source code, at least M$ still has their XBOX and Zune fronts.... *snicker snicker* *pets Wii and Insignia Player* ^.^'

I think in about, oh, 1-2 years M$ will be coming out with their version of the iPhone.

QuoteOn the side, I'm also resuming my Japanese studies so I can go back to translating the Mac Manga -- probably not for thine eyes, since it makes the antics of Homeo and Homeko look like Sesame Street, but it's very well drawn nonetheless. ^___^

Uh...oh... ;015


QuoteBut don't worry,... Free-chan/Lin-chan will get done come hell or highwater,... even if I end up releasing a different pic prior to it. ^^;

I'll be waiting here  ;hi

QuoteOh, and no fair putting cuter pictures of Homeko in your sig... that's setting unsuspecting people up for a trap! ^v^'

Ohoho!!! You called Homeko cute XD She may be a perv, but she's my OS's perv.

I might do some Mac-tan fanart...Maybe Leopard?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 10, 2007, 10:12:08 PM
QuotePardus-tan:

FYI, for anyone who doesn't know what Pardus Linux is, I saved you a Google search.....  -v-

http://www.pardus.org.tr/eng/

YEEHAW!!!  A-na-to-lia!!!  ^__^
I've always been something of a Byzantine history buff, so the region fascinates me.  ^^
Plus Turkey used to produce some of the world's most interesting banknotes.... ^.^



Nothing like old Turkish Liras to make you feel like a millionaire.... ^-^

Pardus-tan is pretty, no doubt about it-- but I guess since you can't really see much of her clothing (which is your specialty, hands-down ) I still have the wow factor lingering from your last two masterpieces.  

I did cheat by taking a peak at your sketch gallery, so I do know the Scientific Linux is in the works.  ^___^

QuoteFree Windows would be awesome  But then again, how did M$ get the $ in their name?

Oh, that's so 2005.... ^__^
This is the future,... just recently Sun Microsystems threw in the towel and [virtually] decided to make their entire Solaris operating system open source (whereas before, OpenSolaris just cautiously fed the community a little bit of code here, a little bit of code there, and ultimately not getting much done.... ^^;)

Who's to say that in a few years, the entire worldwide computer industry embraces Open Source, forcing proprietary companies to get on board or be locked forever in the fringes.  ^__^'
Even a company like M$ could rollover to this if it meant some kind of continued revenue stream.

It might just take,.... a little....... reorganization.....  ^^;

*contemplates thought of Open Windows 3.1-sama -- or perhaps Open Windows 95 OSR 2.5-sama -- and drools*

QuoteI think in about, oh, 1-2 years M$ will be coming out with their version of the iPhone.

Please tell them to test that thing THOROUGHLY before release, ditch DRM, choose a more "Ubuntu" shade of brown, and avoid unsavory terms like "squirting".  Among other serious issues....  ^^;



QuoteI'll be waiting here  

Well, at least 2009's in the works now....  -v-

http://ostan-collections.net/post-23139.html#23139

QuoteOhoho!!! You called Homeko cute XD She may be a perv, but she's my OS's perv.

Ironically, thanks to the Mac Manga, I'm bound to say that Sonata-san, despite her cute and refined demeanor, is more of a closet pervert than Homeko could ever hope to be even if she were to write Yaoi for 100 years!  ^___^;

*writes "Upload Mac Manga" on To-Do list*  

QuoteI might do some Mac-tan fanart...Maybe Leopard?

Given the 1,324,165 alternative renditions of Vista-tan, I'm appauled by the general lack of Leopard renditions.  Basically we only know of two (Aurora's and a similar pink-haired rendition by a Japanese artist), not including my own hybrid of the two.  -v-

A third would be much appreciated around here.  ^^
But I guess you might have noticed by now, but we appreciate quite a lot here.  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 11, 2007, 01:01:08 PM
Scientific Linux:



She's good at all sorts of things...but she's always been a little hung up on high-energy physics ;) I finished this yesterday afternoon, but forgot to post it.

Speaking of which, I did the outline of Leopard-tan:



She's influenced by Aurora's rendition, but I came up with a lot of the clothes. I love doing frills, but frills are hardly futuristic...so I compromised..futuristic frills XD


QuoteNothing like old Turkish Liras to make you feel like a millionaire.... ^-^

lol!
Quote
Pardus-tan is pretty, no doubt about it-- but I guess since you can't really see much of her clothing (which is your specialty, hands-down ) I still have the wow factor lingering from your last two masterpieces.

I did cheat by taking a peak at your sketch gallery, so I do know the Scientific Linux is in the works. ^___^

When thinking up a new character, I usually focus on the personality, and the face...and I usually only do a head and partial body drawing. I usually leave full-body drawings (with all the clothes) to more developed characters.

QuotePlease tell them to test that thing THOROUGHLY before release, ditch DRM, choose a more "Ubuntu" shade of brown, and avoid unsavory terms like "squirting". Among other serious issues.... ^^;

Zune-tan is so cute XD In a pathetic sort of way :(

QuoteWell, at least 2009's in the works now.... -v-

Can't wait to see it all finished :)

Quote
Ironically, thanks to the Mac Manga, I'm bound to say that Sonata-san, despite her cute and refined demeanor, is more of a closet pervert than Homeko could ever hope to be even if she were to write Yaoi for 100 years! ^___^;

Probably all that peace and harmony with the Windows-tans drove her to it.

QuoteGiven the 1,324,165 alternative renditions of Vista-tan, I'm appauled by the general lack of Leopard renditions. Basically we only know of two (Aurora's and a similar pink-haired rendition by a Japanese artist), not including my own hybrid of the two. -v-

Now now, I did two renditions of Vistan...so that's 1,324,167. But yes, there aren't enough Leopard-tans...and such an interesting idea for a character, time-travel and all  ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on April 11, 2007, 01:53:59 PM
I like them all!

But wouldn't Pardus-tan want to wear an elegant headscarf?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 11, 2007, 04:00:19 PM
QuoteShe's good at all sorts of things...but she's always been a little hung up on high-energy physics  I finished this yesterday afternoon, but forgot to post it.

Cuuuuue....  ^.^
Reminds me a bit of Ri Kohran from 'Sakura Wars' for some odd reason, but from your description I think that's appropriate.  ^^
Clothing has a bit of an elegant touch too, but I guess the highlights are in the book's easter eggs.  I see Microsoft and I'm guess Astrophysics (or maybe an Astro Boy manga?  ^^; ).  And either "High-Energy phisics" is just a minor mispelling, or its an intentional nod to the reality that geniuses aren't necessarily smart at everything.  ^^;

(I once knew an amazing math, music and computer prodigy that simply couldn't spell to save his life, and was somehow blown away by my ability to maneuver in MS-DOS at the time.  ^____^; )

QuoteShe's influenced by Aurora's rendition, but I came up with a lot of the clothes. I love doing frills, but frills are hardly futuristic...so I compromised..futuristic frills XD

With the big poof of hair trailing behind her, this makes her look very close to the legendary version 4 as well -- I love it!!!  ^V^

...well okay, I reckon you're gonna get bored with me liking every single thing you do, but I just can't help it.  -v-
It's really you're fault for drawing so well and enthusiastically.  ^___^

I'd like to comment more on the clothing, but I'd rather just save my excitement till you bring in the color.  Chances are, I'll probably be writing long and hard before I swoon outright.  -v-

QuoteWhen thinking up a new character, I usually focus on the personality, and the face...and I usually only do a head and partial body drawing. I usually leave full-body drawings (with all the clothes) to more developed characters.

I sorta do the same thing, but with chibis.  Just to be able to get the character concept down, I draw her in a stylized and cute way that need not take more than a few hours to complete.  Problem is that when designing serious characters like VMS or UNIX-sama, I can't possibly bring myself to chibify them.  It seems,........ sacriligious......  -v-'
So then comes the viscious cycle of trying to get them rendered full-bodied, but that just brings out the evil perfectionist in me, and the whole progress gets slowed down to a crawl.  -.-;

That, and the fact that I seem to attract pitiful chibi-haters doesn't really help with inspiration.  -v-

/C-chan is officially one sad pig.....  -.-

*mopes*

QuoteZune-tan is so cute XD In a pathetic sort of way  

Look for Aurora-san pairing her with one of the iPod-tans.
Moral of the story:  never squirt an iPod.  ^^;

QuoteCan't wait to see it all finished  

Actually, meant to say 2006.  I'll try to finish the entire vector sketch tonight -- usually once the sketch is out of the way, cleaning out the curves and adding shades/highlights (which shouldn't be that prominent in comedic 4komas to begin with) won't take much more.  -v-

QuoteNow now, I did two renditions of Vistan...so that's 1,324,167. But yes, there aren't enough Leopard-tans...and such an interesting idea for a character, time-travel and all

Assuming Apple doesn't screw up their momentum with Leopard, I think that might flip after April.  ^___^

I'd certainly rush out and get myself one A-S-A-P if they do in fact deliver some kind of "Tablet Mac" function -- I'd imagine that'd be any artist's dream, and could get me back into the habit of hand-sketching.  ^.^
(more like hand-assisting my vector illustrations, but either way it'd be great!)

QuoteBut wouldn't Pardus-tan want to wear an elegant headscarf?

If she actually is Turkish, not necessarily.  Probably wouldn't be able to wear one in some places.  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on April 11, 2007, 04:12:36 PM
Scientific Linux-tan looks very friendly, smart and professional! ;010

And that Leopard-tan rendition is fabulous! Good job with the frilly dress and frills! Not only do they look nice, they also keep with the futuristic + retro theme of my rendition! (Of course your picture will be even more fabulous in color!)

And thanks for saying that Zune-tan looked cute in a pathetic way because that was exactly what I was trying to go for with her apperance!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 11, 2007, 05:03:26 PM
*sigh*  There's just so much fun stuff one could do with Zune-tan,.... but alas, so little time to get around to and still service all the other great characters.....  -v-

Makes you want to clone yourself several times to form your own art studio.  ^^

*sigh*

I suppose now that we have Leopard-tan in focus again, what else could we say about her character?  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 12, 2007, 01:04:54 AM
Leopard-tan, in time-travel mode:



Leopard tan, a link to a much less busy and larger pic:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/Copyof107.jpg

I gave her freckles (more apparent in the URL link) because in only seemed natural a 'Leopard' girl would have them XD

Quotebut I guess the highlights are in the book's easter eggs. I see Microsoft and I'm guess Astrophysics (or maybe an Astro Boy manga? ^^; ). And either "High-Energy phisics" is just a minor mispelling, or its an intentional nod to the reality that geniuses aren't necessarily smart at everything. ^^;

Heehee...That was actually 'microbiology and astronomy,', basically the two branches of science that popped into my head first XD As for the "High-Energy phisics" thing, we'll say that's a nod to Scientific Linux's sometimes scatterbrained nature (Or my scatterbrained nature...never type, watch TV, and discus politics at the same time ;013)

QuoteProblem is that when designing serious characters like VMS or UNIX-sama, I can't possibly bring myself to chibify them. It seems,........ sacriligious...... -v-'

It does seem 'cute' characters lend themselves to chibis...still chibis do seem a bit under-respected.

QuoteLook for Aurora-san pairing her with one of the iPod-tans.
Moral of the story: never squirt an iPod. ^^;

iPod-tan vs. Zune-tan...sweet...

QuoteI'd certainly rush out and get myself one A-S-A-P if they do in fact deliver some kind of "Tablet Mac" function -- I'd imagine that'd be any artist's dream, and could get me back into the habit of hand-sketching. ^.^
(more like hand-assisting my vector illustrations, but either way it'd be great!)

That would be awesome, and personally, with companies like Toshiba and Gateway making tablets, I'm surprised Apple aren't making tablets. (seeing as their comps are very art-oriented...) A tablet Mac would certainly be a step in the right direction for me buying one. *Still staring at Lenovo Thinkpad*
My computer is doing fine though, and if it follows the footsteps of my old Win98, I should be keeping 'K8' until, oh, 2009-10. If they don't have a tablet Mac by then, they never will ;)

QuoteBut wouldn't Pardus-tan want to wear an elegant headscarf?

In the cities of Turkey, most women dress quite western. In the country, the style is more traditional.
   
QuoteI like them all!

QuoteScientific Linux-tan looks very friendly, smart and professional!

QuoteAnd that Leopard-tan rendition is fabulous! Good job with the frilly dress and frills! Not only do they look nice, they also keep with the futuristic + retro theme of my rendition! (Of course your picture will be even more fabulous in color!)

Thanks!

QuoteAnd thanks for saying that Zune-tan looked cute in a pathetic way because that was exactly what I was trying to go for with her apperance!

Heehee...poor Zune...


Quote*sigh* There's just so much fun stuff one could do with Zune-tan,.... but alas, so little time to get around to and still service all the other great characters..... -v-

Makes you want to clone yourself several times to form your own art studio. ^^

lol!
Quote

I suppose now that we have Leopard-tan in focus again, what else could we say about her character? ^__^

I wonder if she's seen future OS releases? Or gone in the past to meet with her 'ancestors?'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 12, 2007, 02:41:43 AM
QuoteLeopard-tan, in time-travel mode:

QuoteLeopard tan, a link to a much less busy and larger pic:

Okay,.... on your mark..... get set.......

........SWOON!!!!!!!  ^V^

*swoons*

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*stand by for consciousness regaining*

Added after 31 minutes:

Man, where do I even begin.  ^___^
The clothing most absolutely blows me away!!  ^v^

The futuristic sleeves are a wonderful compliment to the preexisting longboots (or are they leggings here?), and the dress capitalizes on your expertise with pleated designs.  Plus a I say an Aero-like transparent overlay there,.... hehe, perhaps you know something we don't.... ?  `v'

*nudge nudge wink wink hopes-Bella-has-Apple-insider-information*

The retention of the "stop watch" was a nice nostalgic touch, but the addition of the gloves certainly accentuates the modernity.  And even though they were good before, this is the first time your eyes were downright hypnotic.  Almost like amber jewels,... excellent work, and clearly I'm seeing quantum leap enhancements in your drawing style.  

And yeah, the freckles work for me.  ^__^

Quote
Heehee...That was actually 'microbiology and astronomy,', basically the two branches of science that popped into my head first XD As for the "High-Energy phisics" thing, we'll say that's a nod to Scientific Linux's sometimes scatterbrained nature (Or my scatterbrained nature...never type, watch TV, and discus politics at the same time )

No problem, I have the same predicament as well.  ^^
Never draw, watch Jigokou Shoujo Futakomori, and listen to a political net stream at the same time, or you fall short on the pictures you promised Bella (see below.... ^^; )

QuoteThat would be awesome, and personally, with companies like Toshiba and Gateway making tablets, I'm surprised Apple aren't making tablets. (seeing as their comps are very art-oriented...) A tablet Mac would certainly be a step in the right direction for me buying one. *Still staring at Lenovo Thinkpad*
My computer is doing fine though, and if it follows the footsteps of my old Win98, I should be keeping 'K8' until, oh, 2009-10. If they don't have a tablet Mac by then, they never will

Fufu... you know, with all the Linuces you draw, you could probably consider installing one on it by 2009.  That away it can keep K8-san running till WELL after 2009 (or at least get donated to a school that might have use for Edubuntu).  ^__^

But returning to Apple, they did pioneer the field with Newton, and they do have that Inkwell-whatsis,... so to have not released an official Tablet Mac of any kind by now seems almost insane.
Unless they're waiting for 100% touchscreen capabiities to go with it.  -.-

In any case, we'll find out soon enough.  ^^

QuoteI wonder if she's seen future OS releases? Or gone in the past to meet with her 'ancestors?'

Well I've never been a believer in TRUE time travel, in that I feel the universe evolves permanently, and to physically transform it to an earlier state would entail devolving all that and potentially destroying it.  Rather, it's probably safer to assume that time travel is really more "dimensional travel", in that you're essentially traveling to a residual universe that mirrors our own from 1 second, 1 minute, 1 hour, 1 year, 1 decade, 1 century, 1 millenia, etc ago.  Much in the same way that the stars we see in the sky are really just temporal snapshots of what they looked like eons ago, given the speed it takes for the light to reach us -- if we could physically warp to one of those stars, they might not even exist anymore....  -.-

Bottom line is, I think she can travel to the "past" all she wants and as often as she wants, but anything she does will never affect her native present.  So unfortunately, no pulling the rug underneath 95-tan while she and OS7-tan are locked in mortal combat.  -v-'

If she knows about the future, though, I wonder if we can ask here whether all Linuces have upgraded to Compiz-Beryl armor.  Or if Solaris-tan really did manage to soar after going 100% OSS.  ^___^
Of it Wii-tan really did manage to cremate anything that M$ and Sony threw her way.  ^.^

Fun stuff, I tell ya....  -v-

By the way, it's a little late, so instead of posting on another art thread, I hope you don't mind me dumping this here....

Couldn't finish all my vector sketching after all, but at least 2007 is done.  Should look a little more familiar to you.  ^.^

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 12, 2007, 12:16:15 PM
QuoteThe futuristic sleeves are a wonderful compliment to the preexisting longboots (or are they leggings here?), and the dress capitalizes on your expertise with pleated designs. Plus a I say an Aero-like transparent overlay there,.... hehe, perhaps you know something we don't.... ? `v'

*nudge nudge wink wink hopes-Bella-has-Apple-insider-information*

Heehee...I wanted to tie the skirt in with the rest of the dress, so I thought adding a more 'angular' design would help; I thought if I made it solid one color, it would cover up too much of the underlying skirt; to transparent it became. Maybe, though...Leopard-tan knows something about the future of Apple we don't...? Ether that or she stole it from some Vistan while she wasn't paying attention :D

Quote
The retention of the "stop watch" was a nice nostalgic touch, but the addition of the gloves certainly accentuates the modernity. And even though they were good before, this is the first time your eyes were downright hypnotic. Almost like amber jewels,... excellent work, and clearly I'm seeing quantum leap enhancements in your drawing style.
And yeah, the freckles work for me. ^__^

Thanks! I did about ten layers of color on the eyes...my earlier ones were probably between 3-5 layers.

I think freckles lend themselves to Leopard-girls ;)
Quote
Well I've never been a believer in TRUE time travel, in that I feel the universe evolves permanently, and to physically transform it to an earlier state would entail devolving all that and potentially destroying it. Rather, it's probably safer to assume that time travel is really more "dimensional travel", in that you're essentially traveling to a residual universe that mirrors our own from 1 second, 1 minute, 1 hour, 1 year, 1 decade, 1 century, 1 millenia, etc ago. Much in the same way that the stars we see in the sky are really just temporal snapshots of what they looked like eons ago, given the speed it takes for the light to reach us -- if we could physically warp to one of those stars, they might not even exist anymore.... -.-

Bottom line is, I think she can travel to the "past" all she wants and as often as she wants, but anything she does will never affect her native present. So unfortunately, no pulling the rug underneath 95-tan while she and OS7-tan are locked in mortal combat. -v-'

If she knows about the future, though, I wonder if we can ask here whether all Linuces have upgraded to Compiz-Beryl armor. Or if Solaris-tan really did manage to soar after going 100% OSS. ^___^
Of it Wii-tan really did manage to cremate anything that M$ and Sony threw her way. ^.^

Fun stuff, I tell ya.... -v-

Good point. I can see...if she could change time...

Leopard-tan: "Oh, 95-tan, don't look now, but weak little OS-tans that need
crushing are behind you right now... "
"Huh?"
System 7-tan sneaks up...

Best not to mess with time ;)

Quote
By the way, it's a little late, so instead of posting on another art thread, I hope you don't mind me dumping this here....

Couldn't finish all my vector sketching after all, but at least 2007 is done. Should look a little more familiar to you. ^.^

Linspire-tan looks a little freaked out in that last one  ;010

Oh yes, I got around to uploading that pic of EvilEntity-tan:



I'll probably do a full-body version, or maybe even a comic later on...as stated before, she's quite a failure...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 12, 2007, 11:26:57 PM
QuoteHeehee...I wanted to tie the skirt in with the rest of the dress, so I thought adding a more 'angular' design would help; I thought if I made it solid one color, it would cover up too much of the underlying skirt; to transparent it became. Maybe, though...Leopard-tan knows something about the future of Apple we don't...? Ether that or she stole it from some Vistan while she wasn't paying attention

MWAHAHA!!!!!!!!  ^V^

But in any case, aside from the Tablet Mac rumor, I've also heard that one of the greatest secrets is that Leopard will have a 3D finder.  And if they can get it to look like a fancier version of Compiz-Beryl, then for sure that could easily blow Aero out of the water.

But like I said,... I still can't discount the possiblity that Apple could screw up the opportunity.  -.-'

QuoteGood point. I can see...if she could change time...

Leopard-tan: "Oh, 95-tan, don't look now, but weak little OS-tans that need
crushing are behind you right now... "
"Huh?"
System 7-tan sneaks up...

Best not to mess with time

One plot device that I'd love to use Leopard-chan for is to cameo deceased OS-tans.  Excepting flashbacks, she and Plan 9-tan could probably be the only characters who could physically interact with a Xenix-tan or a SAGE-tan or a MULTICS-tan in some way.  Would make for sad but intesting reading.  -.-

QuoteLinspire-tan looks a little freaked out in that last one

Her little sister is selling Linspire hentai (?!!!) for one yen a piece (?!!!!!!!!!), which barely amounts to $0.01 USD.  ^^;
Apparently all that Open Sorcery makes poor Freespire-chan a tad bit oblivious to money matters. ^__^;


2008 by tomorrow, btw!!!  ^V^

QuoteOh yes, I got around to uploading that pic of EvilEntity-tan:

QuoteI'll probably do a full-body version, or maybe even a comic later on...as stated before, she's quite a failure...

.......... *love-struck eyes*

She reminds me of FreeBSD-tan.  *v*

Hence.... as they say in the vernacular nowadays.... "instant WIN".  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 13, 2007, 01:09:17 AM
QuoteBut in any case, aside from the Tablet Mac rumor, I've also heard that one of the greatest secrets is that Leopard will have a 3D finder. And if they can get it to look like a fancier version of Compiz-Beryl, then for sure that could easily blow Aero out of the water.

Hmmm....

QuoteOne plot device that I'd love to use Leopard-chan for is to cameo deceased OS-tans. Excepting flashbacks, she and Plan 9-tan could probably be the only characters who could physically interact with a Xenix-tan or a SAGE-tan or a MULTICS-tan in some way. Would make for sad but intesting reading. -.-

That would be cool  ;010

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Her little sister is selling Linspire hentai (?!!!) for one yen a piece (?!!!!!!!!!), which barely amounts to $0.01 USD. ^^;
Apparently all that Open Sorcery makes poor Freespire-chan a tad bit oblivious to money matters. ^__^;

Naughty Freespire-chan XD

Well...right now I came up with an idea...I won't say what it is, but it has to do with my favorite OS's codename ;012
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on April 13, 2007, 03:14:53 AM
Quote from: "C-Chan"
One plot device that I'd love to use Leopard-chan for is to cameo deceased OS-tans.  Excepting flashbacks, she and Plan 9-tan could probably be the only characters who could physically interact with a Xenix-tan or a SAGE-tan or a MULTICS-tan in some way.  Would make for sad but intesting reading.  -.-
The last MULTICS system was shut down in 1990 according to Andrew Tanenbaum
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 13, 2007, 03:42:58 PM
QuoteWell...right now I came up with an idea...I won't say what it is, but it has to do with my favorite OS's codename

Oh shoot, forgot who your favorite OS-tan is and am too lazy to go to that thread.  Let me think about it,... hmmmm,.....

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,,,,,,,Aaaaaaaaah!  Sou sou!  ^v^
How could I have forgotten, silly me!  

You must mean AmigaOS-tan, and her codename "Lorraine".  ^.^

How sweet,... that sounds to me like a love story that spans the course of two decades, the likes of which could make "Breakfast at Tiffany's" look like a case of puppy love.  -v-

*C-chan sits down expectantly and wags his tail*

QuoteThe last MULTICS system was shut down in 1990 according to Andrew Tanenbaum

Wiki also mentions a MULTICS machine still operational for the Canadian Department of Defense up until 2000,... but it definitely would've been the last of its kind given its loss out to UNIX.  Either way, sad tale....

...especially given the secret connection between MULTICS and UNICS,... er, sorry, I mean "UNIX".  -v-

*brushes detail under the rug for no one else to see*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 13, 2007, 04:00:14 PM
QuoteYou must mean AmigaOS-tan, and her codename "Lorraine". ^.^

*stares at signiture* Close, but not quite  ;014




Good ol' codename Windows Whistler, AKA XP! With a codename from one of the world's greatest skiing areas, I'm surprised we haven't seen her out on the slopes yet...perhaps she too busy with...better not to go there XD

As someone who has been skiing many times, I do realize her boots are quite unrealistic, but she's one of the richest OS-tans...I'm sure she went to Italy to buy them custom made ;)

I'm also working on Saseko's sis, Homeko, snowboarding :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 13, 2007, 04:05:51 PM
Aa sou, back to basics.  ^___^

Very sweet and I see some of the previous magic you worked into the eyes creep into here.  -v-

Don't think I have to say more about the clothing.... other than to proclaim that you have an excellent penchant for drawing fur as well.  ^^

Wish I could say more, but if you've been following Thurosis' manga, you'll know that your dear Saseko is trying to eat me.  ^^;

So I best try to lay low.   -v-

*hides behind Puma-chan*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 13, 2007, 08:47:24 PM
QuoteWish I could say more, but if you've been following Thurosis' manga, you'll know that your dear Saseko is trying to eat me. ^^;

Now, Saseko can't possibly ski and eat....no, I take that back....XD

I was researching Copland and Taligent, two failed Apple OS's...The history's a little unclear, as many features (from the former) went on into later releases, but would these two ever be eligible as OS-tans...?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on April 13, 2007, 09:34:32 PM
Good question! I almost considered making a Copland-tan and a Taligent-tan but I couldn't think of anything. But if there are OS-tans for unreleased Windows OSes, why not unreleased Mac OSes too?

But I do know that Taligent was originally codenamed 'Pink' so if there were a Taligent-tan, she'd have a pink outfit and/or pink hair!

Anyways, as I said, that Leopard-tan picture is EVEN MORE FABULOUS in color!! ;010 ;010

And that EvilEntity-tan looks like a really cool and delightfully sinister character! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 14, 2007, 03:49:15 PM
QuoteGood question! I almost considered making a Copland-tan and a Taligent-tan but I couldn't think of anything. But if there are OS-tans for unreleased Windows OSes, why not unreleased Mac OSes too?

I figured if anyone had thought of making a Copland-tan and Taligent-tan, it'd be you :) I see a great potential for interesting characters...I can see  Copland-tan is very smart, at times over-analytical, complex and even a bit clumsy. In her youth, was very hopeful, optimistic and a promising talent in the eyes of her company, as she was trained to take over for her Macintosh sisters; But as she grew older, her company started putting more and more focus on the training on the Macs, and less and less on poor Copland-tan. They promised her she'd be seen by the world...but those promises were quite empty. Finally, her company decided she was hopeless; At the rate they were training her, the public would never know of her.
Her sisters, system 7.5-tan and Mac 8-tan, received training quite similar, but much better and though-out than hers, therefor they were much more successful. Even the OS X girls have training based on Copland-tan's. This fills her with a mix of pride...and envy...toward her sisters. She doesn't like to talk with them much.

I really haven't thought about Taligent-tan...since it was a spin-off of Copland, she'll probably be like her somewhat.

QuoteAnyways, as I said, that Leopard-tan picture is EVEN MORE FABULOUS in color!!

Thank you :D

QuoteAnd that EvilEntity-tan looks like a really cool and delightfully sinister character!

Well, she tries ;) She set out to crush the Windows-tans, but had very half-though-out ideas...like the fact that instead of transforming into a bat or spider, she chooses the form of a penguin to 'slip away into the night'. She would pester the Windows-tans, but could never really get up the never to try and attack them...the name EvilEntity was a smokescreen for her quite likable personalty. But she could never gain that much support from her relatives or the outside world. I don't know what her downfall was (since EvilEntity is no longer active), perhaps one of the Windows-tan's decided to destroy her with a stake, or banish her far away, but EvilEntity had a very short 'life' compared to other OS-tans.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on April 15, 2007, 05:36:06 PM
*stares at skiing xp-tan piccy* Hey! Whistler peak? Like, Whistler, Blackcomb? That's where it is, right? And isn't Blackcomb another Windows prototype system codename?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on April 15, 2007, 05:50:21 PM
Yeah, but I heard that Windows Blackcomb is now codenamed "Vienna"

Oops! I Forgot to comment on the Skiing XP-tan picture the last time I posted here! She looks very good in skiwear! I too am surprised there hasn't been any fanart (at least that I know of) of her skiing as a reference to Whistler! Makes me wanna go skiing again!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on April 15, 2007, 06:33:26 PM
I've also heard "Vienna" got renamed "Windows 7" since XP could be considered NT 6.0. Talk about lame!
Oh, and even though it's the thirteenth release, the next office release is M$ Office 14. I guess thirteen would be unlucky! ^___^

Though I knew the codename, I had no idea what it referenced to (And didn't really care to know, either) It's way cool that you knew enough and capitalized on that point. She looks really good! (And I don't really like XP-tan all that much ^^') You are such a great artist
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 15, 2007, 09:38:08 PM
C-chan Telegraph Service
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Hey all!

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Sorry for the lack of post these past few days...

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But in between handling the worst weather I've seen in a while, and a faulty internet connection (probably due to said weather), I couldn't pop in much or even touch my computers.  -v-'

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So please carry on for me and continue drawing wonderful things.  ^.^

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Tis all.... ^__^

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Miserably Yours,

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 16, 2007, 12:15:22 PM
Copland-tan...with tears!



Obviously, she's very broken up that her company has pretty much given up on her...

QuoteOops! I Forgot to comment on the Skiing XP-tan picture the last time I posted here! She looks very good in skiwear! I too am surprised there hasn't been any fanart (at least that I know of) of her skiing as a reference to Whistler! Makes me wanna go skiing again!

Yeah, I was surprised, too...I'm half finished with a Homeko Whistler pic, but I've been busy...

QuoteYeah, but I heard that Windows Blackcomb is now codenamed "Vienna"

I thought it was originally Vienna and renamed Blackcomb...? Gah, who knows anymore  ;018

QuoteThough I knew the codename, I had no idea what it referenced to (And didn't really care to know, either) It's way cool that you knew enough and capitalized on that point. She looks really good! (And I don't really like XP-tan all that much ^^') You are such a great artist

Thanks! Now that I've done XP's codename, should I do a drawing of Vistan at a steakhouse? Or on a ranch? XD

   
QuoteC-chan Telegraph Service
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Hey all!

*BREAK*

Sorry for the lack of post these past few days...

*BREAK*

But in between handling the worst weather I've seen in a while, and a faulty internet connection (probably due to said weather), I couldn't pop in much or even touch my computers. -v-'

Sorry to hear that! Well, I guess we'll see you later ;hi

So...perhaps I'll make a System 8/Win98/98SE fight scene (an especially odd scene, as all three of the OS-tans are pictured as being somewhat young)...or maybe a scene with vintage OS-tans...BTW, has there ever been an OS-tan done of Apple I?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on April 16, 2007, 04:14:29 PM
That Copland-tan is beautiful! Very beautiful! ;019 But I think she'd be better suited as Taligent-tan though (for the reason I stated earlier)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 17, 2007, 12:23:33 AM
Copland?!!  Where, where?!!  Hope I don't get busted,.... @__@

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*checks Wikipedia*  Oh, wait, you mean THAT Copland..... ^v^
Never mind, and forget I said anything about being busted, cause this pig is 100% clean.  

*kicks swill out of view*

Honest... would I lie....  ^.^

In any case, I'm happy to say I'm back! ^v^
And after siphoning off about 300 cubic meters of floodwater, I'm happy to see that gorgeous pink beauty welcoming me back.  ^___^

Sorry I didn't know anything about her before, especially after declaring Newton and A/UX as the last "Apple-tans" rendered,... truly, they deserve as much respresentation as Neptune or Odyssey.  ^v^

And hey!  Do I see what I see?  TEARS!!!!!!  ^V^
An excellent job at that, too,... the artwork is so subtle, it blends beautifully with the severity of her emotions.  ^.^

Now I really can't wait to see Taligent.  ^___^

In other news, Windows BlackComb is now officially "Vienna", and Mac OSX Leopard is off my purchase list at least until they can prove the wait till OCTOBER is worth the wait.... -___-
Otherwise, once I'm done learning Kubuntu, I'd rather just buy a cheaper Tiger-sama.  -v-

Oh, and Aurora and I were discussing an Apple I-tan not too long ago......

http://ostan-collections.net/post-21017.html#21017
[that post and the next two)

Hope that helps whip up some ideas.  ^^

I would like to draw one, but,... well,... i guess I'll talk about it later when I make my announcement.  -v-'

In any event, one last present for you.  ^^
Since I promised it to you on Friday, but couldn't get any artwork done since, I did everything I could to expedite it now.  So please accept the 2008 vector sketch as an early "thank you" for all the wonderful drawings you've created (as well as for doing OS/2, PC-DOS, Win1.0, etc... ^^)



Lots of Easter Eggs in this one -- Freespire-tan and Linux-sama might just resemble some characters you know....  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 17, 2007, 12:49:44 AM
QuoteIn any case, I'm happy to say I'm back! ^v^
And after siphoning off about 300 cubic meters of floodwater, I'm happy to see that gorgeous pink beauty welcoming me back. ^___^

Flooding? Sounds bad, but it's good to have you back :)


QuoteAnd hey! Do I see what I see? TEARS!!!!!! ^V^
An excellent job at that, too,... the artwork is so subtle, it blends beautifully with the severity of her emotions. ^.^

Thanks!

QuoteOh, and Aurora and I were discussing an Apple I-tan not too long ago......

http://ostan-collections.net/post-21017.html#21017
[that post and the next two)

Hope that helps whip up some ideas. ^^

I sort of pictured her as a typical 70's hippy...long hair, bell bottoms, into new ideas and such ;) And Aurora's ideas for her love of woodwork is gold  ;010

QuoteI would like to draw one, but,... well,... i guess I'll talk about it later when I make my announcement. -v-'

Interesting....

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In any event, one last present for you. ^^
Since I promised it to you on Friday, but couldn't get any artwork done since, I did everything I could to expedite it now. So please accept the 2008 vector sketch as an early "thank you" for all the wonderful drawings you've created (as well as for doing OS/2, PC-DOS, Win1.0, etc... ^^)


QuoteLots of Easter Eggs in this one -- Freespire-tan and Linux-sama might just resemble some characters you know.... ^.^

Nice pic! *Studies* Linspire-tan is wearing Ubuntu's battle suit...a Linux-sama-style visor...has a 0 yin price tag...and is riding a scallion...
Linux-sama herself isn't ringing any bells especially (except that her suit reminds be a bit of OS/2 Warp)...give me time, though, I'll figure her out...

QuoteThat Copland-tan is beautiful! Very beautiful! But I think she'd be better suited as Taligent-tan though (for the reason I stated earlier)

Thank you! She could go either way...Taligent, from my understanding, was a spin-off of Copland, and were both considered 'pink' projects...I guess they'd be sisters or even twins...

As for drawing ideas...I have an idea involving Amiga-tan and a really depressed member of the the Binteji Renmei, who has a really bad background...shouldn't be hard to find...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on April 17, 2007, 12:21:06 PM
Poor Copland-tan!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 17, 2007, 11:14:49 PM
Yo my bella Bella!  ^v^
I'm still coming in intermittently, but I think I'm getting better.  -v-

Now what do we have today...?  ^___^

QuoteI sort of pictured her as a typical 70's hippy...long hair, bell bottoms, into new ideas and such  And Aurora's ideas for her love of woodwork is gold  

Interested in keeping her very short, by any chance?  ^^
[Usually not my style to make them intentionally short, but figured it might work for her.  -v-]

You (or Aurora) might as well go ahead and give her a shot -- cause by "announcement", I mean I'll probably have to nix her from my schedule (along with a ton of other OS-tans).  -.-'

QuoteNice pic! *Studies* Linspire-tan is wearing Ubuntu's battle suit...a Linux-sama-style visor...has a 0 yin price tag...and is riding a scallion...
Linux-sama herself isn't ringing any bells especially (except that her suit reminds be a bit of OS/2 Warp)...give me time, though, I'll figure her out...

The Ubuntu battle suit is just my way at geek humor,... referring to the recent decision to rebuild Freespire using the Ubuntu base rather than the straight Debian build.  Pretty shoddy now, but by 2008 (coupled with deeper cooperation between Linspire, Inc. and Canonical) it will probably be a staple OS.

That doesn't stop her from being an Ubuntu wannabe, though.  -v-'
Scallion belongs[ed] to her sister (obviously she couldn't sell it), and unlike her big sis 3 years ago, Freespire-chan is perfectly alright with selling herself off for... "sorta free".  ^^;

Also debated with myself as to whether those pigtails are light enough to whip around like that, but too late cause the effect looks too cute to change.  -.-

Surprised you didn't catch Linspire's easter egg.  ^__^
Isn't she wearing something behind her head that looks a bit... familiar?  In fact, you're wearing one in your avatar.  ^v^
Wonder what could've happened in 2007-08 that made her "inherit" that?  ^.^

For Linux-sama, the suit is actually not mystery,... I prefer Juzo-kun's rendition of the Linux uniform because it seems more appropriate to the modern Linux kernel (the old drape and flippers is better suited to the piecemeal 90's).  But as far as her cape and helmet goes, I won't spoil it for you.  ^.^

But I will give you at least a small hint.  -v-

Despite the futuristic new attire, the helmet is actually a 30-year old design, worn by one of the most beloved anti-Heroes in Anime history.  ^___^

QuoteAs for drawing ideas...I have an idea involving Amiga-tan and a really depressed member of the the Binteji Renmei, who has a really bad background...shouldn't be hard to find...

*squeals with delight*

You know how to make an old pig happy...!  ^v^
Before I swoon, I think I know the character you might be referring too, although feel free to try out any of the other undrawn Vintage-tans as well.  I regret that I may never be able to draw a PilotOS-tan after all (OS for the old Xerox Stars), and her backstory is particularly bumpy.  ^^'

Also, in case you've never watched, I definitely recommend you watch Haibane Renmei.  Not particularly because it helps with the "vintage federation" concept, but more because it's a wonderful, cute yet dramatic little series that's a real treat to watch.  ^__^

Now then, I resume eagerly awaiting Amiga-sama.  ^.^

*wags tail*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 18, 2007, 01:47:24 AM
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The Ubuntu battle suit is just my way at geek humor,... referring to the recent decision to rebuild Freespire using the Ubuntu base rather than the straight Debian build. Pretty shoddy now, but by 2008 (coupled with deeper cooperation between Linspire, Inc. and Canonical) it will probably be a staple OS.

That doesn't stop her from being an Ubuntu wannabe, though. -v-'
Scallion belongs[ed] to her sister (obviously she couldn't sell it), and unlike her big sis 3 years ago, Freespire-chan is perfectly alright with selling herself off for... "sorta free". ^^;

Also debated with myself as to whether those pigtails are light enough to whip around like that, but too late cause the effect looks too cute to change. -.-

That explains it ;)

QuoteSurprised you didn't catch Linspire's easter egg. ^__^
Isn't she wearing something behind her head that looks a bit... familiar? In fact, you're wearing one in your avatar. ^v^
Wonder what could've happened in 2007-08 that made her "inherit" that? ^.^

How could I have been so blind to that? Although I am not sure...does it have to do with Linspire's support for Window's media technology...?

QuoteBefore I swoon, I think I know the character you might be referring too,

Good...at least one of us does...XD...right now I'm researching the different characters (or their OS's...) trying to find the most tumultuous history...although, because of the pose of this pic I'm hoping to do (Amiga-san sort of hugging the other character in an almost motherly or sisterly sort of way) I wonder if it might be one of her Commodore sisters or even her adopted daughter, AROS...

QuoteI regret that I may never be able to draw a PilotOS-tan after all (OS for the old Xerox Stars), and her backstory is particularly bumpy. ^^'

Hmm...I couldn't find much on that OS...

QuoteInterested in keeping her very short, by any chance? ^^
[Usually not my style to make them intentionally short, but figured it might work for her. -v-]

You (or Aurora) might as well go ahead and give her a shot -- cause by "announcement", I mean I'll probably have to nix her from my schedule (along with a ton of other OS-tans). -.-'

Apple I-sama would be a big project...I might do this drawing, but I'd love to see Aurora's design, too  ;010 Still waiting for this announcement...

QuoteDespite the futuristic new attire, the helmet is actually a 30-year old design, worn by one of the most beloved anti-Heroes in Anime history. ^___^

Hmmm...

Quotealthough feel free to try out any of the other undrawn Vintage-tans as well

Xenix-san interests me...and on a sort-of-related note, has there ever been a SCO Unix-tan (Or Xenix-san) done? From what I understand, SCO Unix came from Xenix...therefor, would she be a daughter...and furthermore....a Windows/M$ family auntie? *contemplates intrigue of M$ family/Unix-Linux consortium storyline*  

QuoteAlso, in case you've never watched, I definitely recommend you watch Haibane Renmei. Not particularly because it helps with the "vintage federation" concept, but more because it's a wonderful, cute yet dramatic little series that's a real treat to watch. ^__^

I should ask my brother about when I see him...He has quite an anime collection...although, most of it is dedicated to the sci-fi/space cowboy/mecha genre.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 19, 2007, 12:35:26 AM
QuoteHow could I have been so blind to that? Although I am not sure...does it have to do with Linspire's support for Window's media technology...?

It might,... but think more optimistic thoughts.... ^__^

Like, say,... M$ will be so hard hit by the OSS Revolution, they'll have no choice but to free some of their proprietary software.  Piece by piece, of course (old habits die hard), but certainly someone like Lin-chan wouldn't hesitate to jump on GPL'd M$ goods.  -v-

QuoteGood...at least one of us does...XD...right now I'm researching the different characters (or their OS's...) trying to find the most tumultuous history...although, because of the pose of this pic I'm hoping to do (Amiga-san sort of hugging the other character in an almost motherly or sisterly sort of way) I wonder if it might be one of her Commodore sisters or even her adopted daughter, AROS...

Commodore sisters, eh...?  ^^
Well, despite my announcement thing, I am still in the process of rendering VIC-20 and C128, so at least that'll complete the fam.  ^v^
Generally VICchan and PANchan (=C64) are the most hard-hit by the fall of Commodore, since they worked the hardest to build it up.  PETchan by now is fairly laid back and SENchan (=C128) was always the quiet mature type.  ^^

AROS-chan planned to draw upon Raffaele-san's completion of MOS-chan (=MorphOS), but would love to see your rendition since I know you'll do a peerless job with the clothing.  I always envisioned her as something of a slightly wilder-looking Henrietta (from Gunslinger Girl), and perhaps not terribly dissimilar from 3.1-sama given her child-like appearance (although she actually is young) and quiet demeanor.  Plus, she's always being escorted by "AROS kitty", an overprotective cat (not a kitten) with white feet (a reference to the real AROS mascot).  ^.^

While her nee-san MorphOS is a magical girl, AROS herself is only mildly clairvoyant and suffers from quite a bit of insecurity (so it's usually up to AROS kitty to keep her out of trouble).  

Other traumatized Vintage-tans include GEM-tan (ravaged by a misguided Apple, Inc. in that era), AtariTOS (who obsesses drastically over her so-called "fading beauty") and lest we not forget poor Windows 2.0-chan (the "forgotten" Windows OS).  -v-

EXEC-tan would be an interesting case, since she's perhaps the oldest living OS-tan around (not including Mainframe-tans), and occasionally comes to realize how much the world has changed around her and how many of her friends she grew up with in the old era are now long gone.  But she's too old to show any kind of trauma, and in fact is often the person Amiga-san turns to when she needs a grandmother-like figure to hug.  

Cause ironically, Amiga-san probably has one of the roughest histories of all -- and the drama still continues to this date -- so its a wonder who she can continue to remain so optimistc about life.  -.-

QuoteHmm...I couldn't find much on that OS...

Remember, back in that era, a hardware (not the OS) made the computer, so you might have better luck finding info under "Xerox Star".  
I imagine PilotOS-tan as a cross between Momo from Xenosaga 3 and Marco from Porco Rosso -- a very young and cute-looking pilot, but exhibiting a very stoic and ill-tempered demeanor that speaks of a lot of frustration with life.  She used to maintain and still owns a small fleet of [very old] aircraft, but no longer has the money to buy fuel for all but one (not surprisingly, called the "X-Star").  The X-Star she uses to run what she refers to as "stupid errands", which helps pay her keep at the Vintage Federation.  ^^

Obviously not a Mac lover, but then she keeps few friends anyway.  -v-

QuoteApple I-sama would be a big project...I might do this drawing, but I'd love to see Aurora's design, too  Still waiting for this announcement...

Might take a while, but I might slip in a word beforehand.  ^^
I too would love to see Aurora's take on her, btw.  ^.^

QuoteHmmm...

Give up?  ^__^
Another clue:  Think "70's" and "Anime" and "Gun-something".  ^>^

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Xenix-san interests me...and on a sort-of-related note, has there ever been a SCO Unix-tan (Or Xenix-san) done? From what I understand, SCO Unix came from Xenix...therefor, would she be a daughter...and furthermore....a Windows/M$ family auntie? *contemplates intrigue of M$ family/Unix-Linux consortium storyline*

Yeah, I think I put SCO Unix-Xenix in my daughter-mother list in that other thread.  ^__^

Glad you mentioned her, since Xenix-tan is unfortunately part of a project I may have to scrap.  In any case, you can read a little more about what I had planned for her in the script:

http://ostan-collections.net/post-9745.html#9745

Plus a quick description about her personality (in bold):

http://ostan-collections.net/post-16340.html#16340

For me at least Xenix-san was the trusted family caretaker: professional and old-fashioned, but beautiful and loyal to a fault.  -.-

Without OS/2, Windows 1.0 and 2.0, and with MSDOS-tan's natural shyness, no one in the current Windows family remembers her or even realizes she existed (and M$ likes to keep it that way).  In that sense, her story is inherently sad.  ;__;

Sco Unix I hadn't given much thought too, but she is born in the midst of the UNIX wars and rarely got to see her mother, thus contributing to her very cold and cynical outlook on life.  Perhaps also out of frustration, she enables her parent company to engage in very ridiculous lawsuits, perhaps as a way to share her misery with others (especially those go-lucky Linuces).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 19, 2007, 01:06:29 PM
QuoteLike, say,... M$ will be so hard hit by the OSS Revolution, they'll have no choice but to free some of their proprietary software. Piece by piece, of course (old habits die hard), but certainly someone like Lin-chan wouldn't hesitate to jump on GPL'd M$ goods. -v-

I still think M$ would try to improve their products rather than make some of their software free. But...we can think good thoughts :D

QuoteOther traumatized Vintage-tans include GEM-tan (ravaged by a misguided Apple, Inc. in that era), AtariTOS (who obsesses drastically over her so-called "fading beauty") and lest we not forget poor Windows 2.0-chan (the "forgotten" Windows OS). -v-

GEM-tan vs. a Macintosh-tan would make a mighty interesting battle scene...*focuses* But I think Windows 2.0 would be pretty good in this Amiga scene, because I can see why she'd be quite unsettled by the fact that now the Windows-tans are rich, and she's getting very little credit for any of it...

Here's a rough sketch...it'll probably change a lot in the end, though:



QuoteRemember, back in that era, a hardware (not the OS) made the computer, so you might have better luck finding info under "Xerox Star".
I imagine PilotOS-tan as a cross between Momo from Xenosaga 3 and Marco from Porco Rosso -- a very young and cute-looking pilot, but exhibiting a very stoic and ill-tempered demeanor that speaks of a lot of frustration with life. She used to maintain and still owns a small fleet of [very old] aircraft, but no longer has the money to buy fuel for all but one (not surprisingly, called the "X-Star"). The X-Star she uses to run what she refers to as "stupid errands", which helps pay her keep at the Vintage Federation. ^^

Interesting design ideas...although, I doubt she'd be pig-person, like Marco...;)

QuoteGive up? ^__^
Another clue: Think "70's" and "Anime" and "Gun-something". ^>^

Char Aznable from Mobile Suit Gundam? Either Linux-sama's helmet is based off of his, or they have uncanny taste in headwear.

QuoteYeah, I think I put SCO Unix-Xenix in my daughter-mother list in that other thread. ^__^

Glad you mentioned her, since Xenix-tan is unfortunately part of a project I may have to scrap. In any case, you can read a little more about what I had planned for her in the script:

Ahhh....so Xenix/SCO Unix wasn't a sparkling character link made up by me...? Oh well XD

QuoteFor me at least Xenix-san was the trusted family caretaker: professional and old-fashioned, but beautiful and loyal to a fault. -.-

Without OS/2, Windows 1.0 and 2.0, and with MSDOS-tan's natural shyness, no one in the current Windows family remembers her or even realizes she existed (and M$ likes to keep it that way). In that sense, her story is inherently sad. ;__;

Sco Unix I hadn't given much thought too, but she is born in the midst of the UNIX wars and rarely got to see her mother, thus contributing to her very cold and cynical outlook on life. Perhaps also out of frustration, she enables her parent company to engage in very ridiculous lawsuits, perhaps as a way to share her misery with others (especially those go-lucky Linuces).

I would really love to do a drawing of both. SCO Unix would probably be quite beautiful, intelligent...and very hardworking, too...

QuoteAROS-chan planned to draw upon Raffaele-san's completion of MOS-chan (=MorphOS), but would love to see your rendition since I know you'll do a peerless job with the clothing. I always envisioned her as something of a slightly wilder-looking Henrietta (from Gunslinger Girl), and perhaps not terribly dissimilar from 3.1-sama given her child-like appearance (although she actually is young) and quiet demeanor. Plus, she's always being escorted by "AROS kitty", an overprotective cat (not a kitten) with white feet (a reference to the real AROS mascot). ^.^

I may have to do I drawing of her, too :)

EDIT:

Oh, and I also checked out that thread about the OS-tan OVA...That Xenix/win1.0 scene would be INCREDIBLE!!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 19, 2007, 11:02:26 PM
Hold that thought,... will be right back.... ^__^

*scampers off to take care of annoying errands*

Added after 9 hours 14 minutes:

QuoteI still think M$ would try to improve their products rather than make some of their software free. But...we can think good thoughts

If they "improve" stuff like they "improved" Vista and Office 2007 and Zune, they are so doomed it's not even funny.  ^^;

Besides, history shows that unless they're really backed into a corner (which so far has been relatively rare), their first response is to throw money at the problem.....

.......

..........Well, speak of the devil....  ^v^;

http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2007041901326OPMSPB

*keeps typing response*

Added after 39 minutes:

QuoteGEM-tan vs. a Macintosh-tan would make a mighty interesting battle scene...*focuses*

If memory serves, I believe GEM-tan was the first color GUI.  '__'
It's a shame Apple, Inc. was a little on the heavy-handed side back in that era.  '.'

QuoteBut I think Windows 2.0 would be pretty good in this Amiga scene, because I can see why she'd be quite unsettled by the fact that now the Windows-tans are rich, and she's getting very little credit for any of it...

Here's a rough sketch...it'll probably change a lot in the end, though:

GYAAAAAAAH!!!  Rough sketch or not, it's looking gorgeous already!!!!!  ^______^
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU AD NAUSEUM for making Amiga-sama!  ^v^

(she is my first OS-tan, after all!  ^__~)

And it looks like you're rendering new clothing for her, which is excellent since I promised Raffaele-san that Amiga-sama would appear in many more different styles of clothing than just her checkered pizzeria shirt.  ^^

Just to help you with proportions, 2.0-chan is shorter and younger-looking than 3.1-sama, and Amiga-san is a little (more like a lot) on the tall side (approx. 183cm).  Very appropriate given their era, since 2.0-chan was still a relatively immature OS by 1987-standards, while Amiga-tan, though 2 years her senior, would remain the most advanced commercial-grade OS for many years.... ^.^)

Also, a note about 2.0-chan's particular trauma.
The problem actually runs a little deeper than just an issue of credit (cause she used to be quite selfless).  Rather it ties back to the same reason why OS/2-tan has her vendetta -- the family she grew up with was torn apart, and the compensation for her (and 1.0-san) was abandonment.  So in a way you could say she believes the current Windows-tans are rich,... after all, they've been able to enjoy a close-knit family life for over 15 years.  -___-

QuoteInteresting design ideas...although, I doubt she'd be pig-person, like Marco...

Aaaaaah,... no.  ^__^
The only pig OS-tan around these parts is A/UX, which makes her my best friend.  ^.^

*oinks*

QuoteChar Aznable from Mobile Suit Gundam? Either Linux-sama's helmet is based off of his, or they have uncanny taste in headwear.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAATARI!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

*tosses mound of cookies at Bella*

Since by 2008 I'm predicting Compiz-Beryl will play a heavy role in the Linux Revolution, I figured Linux-sama would need to change her armor accordingly.  ^.^

While desiging the virtual Beryl helmet, I came upon a design that reminded me a lot of Char's helmet, so I just went ahead and did a parody of it.  ^.^'

I doubt that's how it would really look if I ever did a serious picture of Linux in Compiz-Beryl armor, but hey, it's a comedy.... ^^
Besides, I figure one of the benefits of virtual armor is that it can change shape according to needs.  -v-

Not sure where the heck I come up with these ideas.  ^^'

QuoteAhhh....so Xenix/SCO Unix wasn't a sparkling character link made up by me...? Oh well XD

Well guess that shows great minds think a like, no?  ^^

QuoteI would really love to do a drawing of both. SCO Unix would probably be quite beautiful, intelligent...and very hardworking, too...

SCO Unix-tan, for a while at least, was mandated to study "Open Sorcery" (the OS-tan equivalent of "open source") and even mingled enough with Linuces to know their way of life better than most other Unices.  But sadly, her parent company refuses to capitalize on her talents, hence their recent preference of making money on lawsuits rather than on quality products.  If only SCO Unix-tan could wind up in better hands, she'd have the same hope for a resurgence as Solaris-tan has at the moment.  ^___^

QuoteI may have to do I drawing of her, too

If you do choose to draw AROS-chan, I'd be greatly indebted to you.  ^___^
Amiga-san really does deserve children.  ^__^

QuoteOh, and I also checked out that thread about the OS-tan OVA...That Xenix/win1.0 scene would be INCREDIBLE!!!

*sigh* Unfortunately, that's also the project I mentioned before that I will have to nix.  -____-
Change of plans (will tell you later).

But at least you know now that Xenix-san is the only non-Windows OS-tan EVER that would seriously call Mr. Gates "milord".  ^___^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 20, 2007, 12:34:30 PM
QuoteIf they "improve" stuff like they "improved" Vista and Office 2007 and Zune, they are so doomed it's not even funny. ^^;

*tries to think of witty pro-Windows response....*

QuoteBesides, history shows that unless they're really backed into a corner (which so far has been relatively rare), their first response is to throw money at the problem.....

.......

..........Well, speak of the devil.... ^v^;

http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2007041901326OPMSPB

*Theatrically yells* The prophecies are coming to life! Muhahaha!!!

QuoteIf memory serves, I believe GEM-tan was the first color GUI. '__'
It's a shame Apple, Inc. was a little on the heavy-handed side back in that era. '.'

That's what would make it such an interesting scene...*Bella, FOCUS!!!*

Quote
GYAAAAAAAH!!! Rough sketch or not, it's looking gorgeous already!!!!! ^______^
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU AD NAUSEUM for making Amiga-sama! ^v^

(she is my first OS-tan, after all! ^__~)

And it looks like you're rendering new clothing for her, which is excellent since I promised Raffaele-san that Amiga-sama would appear in many more different styles of clothing than just her checkered pizzeria shirt. ^^

Thanks! I really like her character...even though Homeko and Saseko are my favorite OS-tans (by association with my favorite OS), Amiga seems to be the nicest.

QuoteJust to help you with proportions, 2.0-chan is shorter and younger-looking than 3.1-sama, and Amiga-san is a little (more like a lot) on the tall side (approx. 183cm). Very appropriate given their era, since 2.0-chan was still a relatively immature OS by 1987-standards, while Amiga-tan, though 2 years her senior, would remain the most advanced commercial-grade OS for many years.... ^.^)

Also, a note about 2.0-chan's particular trauma.
The problem actually runs a little deeper than just an issue of credit (cause she used to be quite selfless). Rather it ties back to the same reason why OS/2-tan has her vendetta -- the family she grew up with was torn apart, and the compensation for her (and 1.0-san) was abandonment. So in a way you could say she believes the current Windows-tans are rich,... after all, they've been able to enjoy a close-knit family life for over 15 years. -___-

It was just a sketch...I wasn't even sure who the character would be...thanks for the help, though! I'll work on it!

QuoteSCO Unix-tan, for a while at least, was mandated to study "Open Sorcery" (the OS-tan equivalent of "open source") and even mingled enough with Linuces to know their way of life better than most other Unices. But sadly, her parent company refuses to capitalize on her talents, hence their recent preference of making money on lawsuits rather than on quality products. If only SCO Unix-tan could wind up in better hands, she'd have the same hope for a resurgence as Solaris-tan has at the moment. ^___^

I imagine she dresses something like a businesswoman, too...and for some reason, I see her with blueish hair and gray eyes...

QuoteIf you do choose to draw AROS-chan, I'd be greatly indebted to you. ^___^
Amiga-san really does deserve children. ^__^

I just might...I was reading the post in the OS-tan annex about her, it's a very thorough design and I'll likely use that as my guide. Since the AROS mascot has long white hair and yellow eyes, I'd might use those for the design, too.

Added after 12 hours 29 minutes:

An outline of Amiga-sama and Win2.0-tan:



The scale was a little hard to get because of the pose...I'll probably do another picture, because I wasn't very pleased with 2.0-tan's hair...perhaps a bit longer, and a little more...disheveled...plus, I didn't really like their clothes.

a veeeeery rough sketch of VMS-san...I suppose this is after she started to go fringe...

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 20, 2007, 09:57:53 PM
*stares at avi*  AHA!!  So that's the viscious 95-tan I know.  `v'
Awwww yeah, the aged one shows her TRUE colors.  ^.^

Quote*Theatrically yells* The prophecies are coming to life! Muhahaha!!!

Fufufu... indeed they are,... I predict in 5 years, we'll finally see Open3.1-sama.  ^.^
And then the Captain can have her power his entire red Dell laptop of his and then all will be well in the world.  ^.^

QuoteThanks! I really like her character...even though Homeko and Saseko are my favorite OS-tans (by association with my favorite OS), Amiga seems to be the nicest.

Thank you. ^.^
But of course, surely one with an appropriate spanish name likes yours would appreciate an OS-tan with a similarly-appropriate spanish name.  ^v^

QuoteIt was just a sketch...I wasn't even sure who the character would be...thanks for the help, though! I'll work on it!

Nonono... in Bella's world, there is no sketch.  There is only masterpiece and then uber-masterpiece.  ^__^

.....................Don't mind me, I'm just being abnormally-flattering tonight.  -v-'

QuoteI imagine she dresses something like a businesswoman, too...and for some reason, I see her with blueish hair and gray eyes...

Coincdentally, I also imaged Xenix-san with pale-blue hair, probably because I couldn't shake off the image of Zephiris as her character base (at least at the time, although later I considered Wilhelmina from 'Shakugan no Shana' as well).  Even used Zephiris' picture as a placeholder for Xenix-tan in Windows 1.0-tan's family picture frame:

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/WindowsPortrait.jpg

QuoteI just might...I was reading the post in the OS-tan annex about her, it's a very thorough design and I'll likely use that as my guide. Since the AROS mascot has long white hair and yellow eyes, I'd might use those for the design, too.

Perfect.  ^___^
Many months ago, I discussed some preconcept ideas about AROS-chan with Raffaele-san,... though sadly, that PM has been lost forever to the Sentbox mail cap.  -v-'

But it essentially covered everything I told you, plus the yellow eyes.  Though her overall appearance should be cute as a button, she would actually have some very remarkable and imposing pair of eyes.  

She's still a fairly immature OS, so a child-type suits her best I think -- for that reason, I'd recommend only shoulder-length hair at most.  Long flowing white hair would probably suit her best when she's a little older.  ^__^

QuoteAn outline of Amiga-sama and Win2.0-tan:

QuoteThe scale was a little hard to get because of the pose...I'll probably do another picture, because I wasn't very pleased with 2.0-tan's hair...perhaps a bit longer, and a little more...disheveled...plus, I didn't really like their clothes.

Okay, major swoon factor here!  ^v^

*SWOOOOOOOOOOOONS!*

,
,
,
,
,

*deswoons*

Just remember the whole scale thing is really just a recommendation, but you're free to draw whatever you'd like of course.  Unlike some people I used to know 'round these parts, I ain't gonna look a gift horse in the mouth, no siree....  ^___^

For instance, 2.0-chan's hair is okay, although if you really want to make something long, then probably just her bangs will do.  ^__^

You may not like their clothes in sketch mode,... I mean, "masterpiece" mode... ^.^ ......but I'm sure they'd shine in color.  ^___^

On the other hand, if you still want to represent the scale, perhaps you can try making 2.0-chan lie her head on Amiga-san's lap, and Amiga perhaps stroking 2.0-chan's hair with her left hand, while her right continues to be grasped by the young girl.  ^__^

Quotea veeeeery rough sketch of VMS-san...I suppose this is after she started to go fringe...

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww yeah!!!  ^v^

*cool swoon*

.
,
,
,
,
,
,

*deswoons*

I can see her passing for NT-tan's long-lost and evidently quite kick-ass mother.  ^.^

Fantastabulous job, especially with the dagger weapon on her left hand.

Just do want to apologize, cause I think I might've misled you.  When I think of cleavers wielded by warriors, I'm thinking of something a little,......

...Longer....  ^^;

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 22, 2007, 03:26:41 PM
Would you look at that? I did a background :D



Quote*stares at avi* AHA!! So that's the viscious 95-tan I know. `v'
Awwww yeah, the aged one shows her TRUE colors. ^.^

The vicious 95-tan we know and love, eh? Speaking of which, I've been upgraded to 98! I did a lot of work on comps running 98 and 98SE, so Hacchan and Secchan are pretty well liked by me :)

QuoteFufufu... indeed they are,... I predict in 5 years, we'll finally see Open3.1-sama. ^.^
And then the Captain can have her power his entire red Dell laptop of his and then all will be well in the world. ^.^

That'd be cool. I really can't see what the harm would be to M$ by open sourcing their old Windows releases...I mean, there's no real market for them anyway....

QuoteThank you. ^.^
But of course, surely one with an appropriate spanish name likes yours would appreciate an OS-tan with a similarly-appropriate spanish name. ^v^

Heehee...I don't even know where I got 'Bella' from. I guess it was from my DeviantArt name, Bella Cielo, which translated to Spanish (or Italian) means 'beautiful sky'...that's a whole other story, though...

QuoteNonono... in Bella's world, there is no sketch. There is only masterpiece and then uber-masterpiece. ^__^

.....................Don't mind me, I'm just being abnormally-flattering tonight. -v-'
Quote
Okay, major swoon factor here! ^v^

*SWOOOOOOOOOOOONS!*

,
,
,
,
,

*deswoons*

Just remember the whole scale thing is really just a recommendation, but you're free to draw whatever you'd like of course. Unlike some people I used to know 'round these parts, I ain't gonna look a gift horse in the mouth, no siree.... ^___^

For instance, 2.0-chan's hair is okay, although if you really want to make something long, then probably just her bangs will do. ^__^

You may not like their clothes in sketch mode,... I mean, "masterpiece" mode... ^.^ ......but I'm sure they'd shine in color. ^___^

On the other hand, if you still want to represent the scale, perhaps you can try making 2.0-chan lie her head on Amiga-san's lap, and Amiga perhaps stroking 2.0-chan's hair with her left hand, while her right continues to be grasped by the young girl. ^__^

First off, thank you! I don't know if 2.0-chan's hair will necessarily be longer, perhaps just a little more messy than usual (seeing as she's very broken up about her family...hairstyling might not be on the top of her to-do list), and I'm also trying to think of more interesting clothes...Perhaps 2.0-chan will wear something along the lines of a light house robe, over a dress (again, not too worried about her appearance at the moment)...but Amiga will be wearing something more done-up.

QuoteAwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww yeah!!! ^v^

*cool swoon*

.
,
,
,
,
,
,

*deswoons*

I can see her passing for NT-tan's long-lost and evidently quite kick-ass mother. ^.^

Fantastabulous job, especially with the dagger weapon on her left hand.

Just do want to apologize, cause I think I might've misled you. When I think of cleavers wielded by warriors, I'm thinking of something a little,......

...Longer.... ^^;

NT-san has a kickass mama, booyaa!

Awww...I should of known it'd be an...er...stylized weapon, rather than what you may find in a butcher's shop, XD Oh well, that's why I do sketches!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 23, 2007, 12:15:46 AM
Awesome stuff here three.... damn, you guys are just awesome, no?!  ^__^

In any case, I repeat,... please hold that thought,,...
Will be right back.  ^___________^'

*rushes off to take care of ongoing business*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 23, 2007, 11:43:03 PM
Sorry to keep you waiting.  ^^

Now then,... let's... get... respondin'.... ^^

QuoteWould you look at that? I did a background

Hmmm,... now that you mention it, you've never actually drawn your BGs before, haven't you?  '__'
Not sure how often you do them, but I think it came out very well.  The mountains, for instance, are very well-rendered,... though it's a shame that the fine details are hard to distinguish with all the white.  -.-

QuoteThe vicious 95-tan we know and love, eh? Speaking of which, I've been upgraded to 98! I did a lot of work on comps running 98 and 98SE, so Hacchan and Secchan are pretty well liked by me

I've only been out for a few hours, and already you've changed your avi to the 98 sisters.  ^^
I'm gonna miss snarling at the 95-tan one, but I can definitely get used to those cuties.  ^.^

QuoteThat'd be cool. I really can't see what the harm would be to M$ by open sourcing their old Windows releases...I mean, there's no real market for them anyway....

I guess they figure that even a free Windows platform would jeopardize their monopoly,... after all, with all the millions of OSS tools lying around, and a horde of volunteer programmers itching to improve the Windows Kernel, it wouldn't take long for an Open3.1-sama to reach or even surpass the capabilities of Vista.  (No Aero?  Just slap on Beryl and you're already light years ahead.)  ^^;

QuoteFirst off, thank you! I don't know if 2.0-chan's hair will necessarily be longer, perhaps just a little more messy than usual (seeing as she's very broken up about her family...hairstyling might not be on the top of her to-do list), and I'm also trying to think of more interesting clothes...Perhaps 2.0-chan will wear something along the lines of a light house robe, over a dress (again, not too worried about her appearance at the moment)...but Amiga will be wearing something more done-up.

*squeals with delight*

Sorry, just get uncharacteristically giddy at the mention of Amiga-san.... Don't know why, really.... ^^'

*wags tail*

2.0-chan's a mason on the side, so she's already a little on the untidy side.  The slightly unkept hair, therefore, is an excellent idea on all accounts.  Aside from clothing, I see you have an excellent way of expressing emotion in your characters.  ^__^

QuoteNT-san has a kickass mama, booyaa!

*frames phrase on wall*

That one is classic.  ^___^

QuoteAwww...I should of known it'd be an...er...stylized weapon, rather than what you may find in a butcher's shop, XD Oh well, that's why I do sketches!

Again with the "S" word.... -v-

I think you mean "Masterpieces", no?  `v'

In any event, the idea for VMS-sama wielding a sword was to draw a parallel with NT-tan, who (although not shown very often with it) once wielded a broad sword...



I'm assuming that NT in turn probably helped 95-tan train in swordsmanship as well (although the latter preferring an eastern blade).  Neither of them, however, could have taken on a grandmaster like VMS-tan (at least not in a direct fight), so I wanted a sword that was large and exotic enough to reflect a credible sense of power.  Certainly the shark teeth lend the giant cleaver a very primordial and ancient feel to it -- cause as we all know, nothing can ever overpower mother nature.  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 24, 2007, 12:29:35 AM
Amiga-sama and 2.0-tan:



And a URL to a larger pic:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/Copyof116-1.png

The other pictures really weren't jumping out at me...so I went in a different direction. This was drawn in just an hour or so...I think it's quite a bit more interesting than the last.

QuoteHmmm,... now that you mention it, you've never actually drawn your BGs before, haven't you? '__'
Not sure how often you do them, but I think it came out very well. The mountains, for instance, are very well-rendered,... though it's a shame that the fine details are hard to distinguish with all the white. -.-

Yeah, I usually don't do backgrounds...But I was somewhat bored, so I gave it a try XD

QuoteI guess they figure that even a free Windows platform would jeopardize their monopoly,... after all, with all the millions of OSS tools lying around, and a horde of volunteer programmers itching to improve the Windows Kernel, it wouldn't take long for an Open3.1-sama to reach or even surpass the capabilities of Vista. (No Aero? Just slap on Beryl and you're already light years ahead.) ^^;

Beryl? *I'm coming Open 3.1!!!* I think you've told me why M$ wouldn't open source their old OS's...

Quote*frames phrase on wall*

That one is classic. ^___^

;097

QuoteIn any event, the idea for VMS-sama wielding a sword was to draw a parallel with NT-tan, who (although not shown very often with it) once wielded a broad sword...

QuoteI'm assuming that NT in turn probably helped 95-tan train in swordsmanship as well (although the latter preferring an eastern blade). Neither of them, however, could have taken on a grandmaster like VMS-tan (at least not in a direct fight), so I wanted a sword that was large and exotic enough to reflect a credible sense of power. Certainly the shark teeth lend the giant cleaver a very primordial and ancient feel to it -- cause as we all know, nothing can ever overpower mother nature. ^__^

You know, I've always pictured NT-san as so much of a mother-figure that I've never really thought about her helping to train 95-tan...I like crazy fighting NT-san  ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 24, 2007, 10:39:40 PM
Oh yeah, and a few...erm...(I can't use "sketches," can I XD) Pre-concept drawings?



Left to right: Kubuntu-tan (Ubuntu's like-minded sister...although her hair, eyes and dress will probably be blueish), SCO-Unix-tan (clutching her lawsuit file, appropriately), and Elive-tan (A very pretty Linux-tan...I envision her as looking a *little* like Mac-tan, because Enlightenment desktop environment reminds me a *little* of OS X)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 24, 2007, 11:06:46 PM
Ooooooooh,... unexpected twist.... @v@

Okay then,... time to take out my trusty check pen.... ^__^

*draws up list of criteria*

Lesse....

Amiga-san...  CHECK
Orange hair... CHECK
Ponytail... CHECK
Sakurish bangs... CHECK
Rainbow eyes... CHECK
Cute expression... CHECK
New dress... CHECK [though sadly, I can't see much of it... ;__;)

2.0-chan... CHECK
Black helmet hair with frontal strands... CHECK
Two long bangs... CHECK
Mediterranean blue eyes... CHECK
Sad expression w/tears... CHECK
Dark blue dress... CHECK [very loligoth like... ^^]
Leggings... CHECK

*tallies results*

Abd the total comes down to.....

THREE swoons plus interest for this latest masterpiece!  ^v^

Starting.... right.......... now!  ^__^

*SWOON*

*SWOON*

*SWOON*

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*plus interest swooning*

Even though it is different from the last one, I still like that and definitely have to compliment you for the time-savings you got.  Fast artwork is sustainable artwork... *sighs* I sure do miss that.....  Â¯v¯

QuoteBeryl? *I'm coming Open 3.1!!!* I think you've told me why M$ wouldn't open source their old OS's...

Well, with each passing day, the big M$ gives me new reasons to question their motives.  -v-'
I know, for example, that Dell's decision to extend distribution of your beloved Saseko, despite being a popular move to the consumers, was essentially a jab in the gut for Microsoft.  A company that desperately wants to cram Vista down your throat, come hell or high water, is likely never gonna consider an Open 3.1-sama until they seriously risk going the way of Commodore.... ^^'

QuoteYou know, I've always pictured NT-san as so much of a mother-figure that I've never really thought about her helping to train 95-tan...I like crazy fighting NT-san

Don't be surprised,... you and everyone else essentially pictured NT-san as a mother-figure and nothing but.  However, with every sweet and gentle mother, there was at one point a bouncing baby, a jubilant juvenile and a terrible teen.  ^^;

There's at least a good 3-year gap between NT-san's appearance in 1993 and Inu-T's [NT 4.0's] birth,... and that during the height of the OS Wars.  The story of 95-tan capturing the consumer market for M$ is only half the story -- what's not very well discussed is that, concurrent to 95-tan's blitz, NT-tan was busy exploiting the post-Unix Wars chaos to secure a GOOD CHUNK of the server market (also robbing that market away from OS/2-tan, if I might add).  -v-'

Now,... if the young warmongering 95-tan was most definitely not her demure self that she pretends to be now, as illustrated here....



...then there's absolutely NO WAY I'm gonna believe NT-tan conquered her market niche with love and peace,... certainly not when she's older and more mysterious than 95-tan.  That there girl has a history, I tell ya!  `v'

....

Oh, and you added another awesome picture while I was typing.  ^___^

*stares at Pre-concept drawings*

.......................................Okay,....
I'll let you off the hook this time,.... but just this once, 'kay?  `v'

Kubuntu-sama,... ++Good!!
If I ever envisioned a Kubuntu-tan, I would make it just like her (maybe a bit taller).  ^___^

SCO Unix-chan is perfect (though still up to her legalistic mischief).  I think the expression is perfect for mom (Xenix-tan), although her hair might be longer and naturally the clothing on the aniquated style.  

Elive-tan,... beeeeeeautiful.  ^v^
Too bad the distros is still not fully-developed yet, but it is amazing what they've done with it.  Certainly a good vision of what Linux COULD look like with an excellent design concept.  ^___^
Yes please make her like a Mac-tan,... that way, you'll satiate my Leopard withdrawal (damn you Apple for depriving me of my potential Tablet Mac!!  ^0^).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on April 24, 2007, 11:34:01 PM
Wow, it been a while since I've been in here! Gomen nasai! ^^'
Plenty of things to comment on, unfortunately time is a luxury I have but little of right now. -.-
*Bows Apologetically*

Okay a quick overview

VMS-tan
Wow, I entirely forgot about her! That's a great sketch, I can't wait to see the finished product. You have once more confirmed that you are a great artist ^__^

XP-tan skiing
Ooh! Nifty background! It really enhances the drawing!

2.0-tan and Amiga-tan
Aww! Precious! I would never have thought to draw those two together, but you've done a wonderful job of it. You are now a level 4 artist in my book! ^o^

Pre-concept sketches
Ahem, I do believe we decided on "Masterpiece" coming before "Uber-Masterpeice," not "Pre-Concept!" ^-^

Regardless of what you call them, they look fabulous!
Kubuntu-tan has a pretty dress!
the look on SCO UNIX-tan's face suits her perfectly, and the lawsuit in her hands makes me laugh!
Elive-tan look rather elegant! Somewhat like a sophisticated noblewoman!


Okay, I'm all out of time!
Sumi masen!
*Bows his way out of the thread*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 25, 2007, 10:53:27 PM
QuoteEven though it is different from the last one, I still like that and definitely have to compliment you for the time-savings you got. Fast artwork is sustainable artwork... *sighs* I sure do miss that..... ¯v¯

Thanks! I figured it wasn't working out with the other picture, so I decided to draw something completely different. I get stuck with some pictures every once and awhile...then it seems the best thing to do is just try something else.

QuoteWell, with each passing day, the big M$ gives me new reasons to question their motives. -v-'
I know, for example, that Dell's decision to extend distribution of your beloved Saseko, despite being a popular move to the consumers, was essentially a jab in the gut for Microsoft. A company that desperately wants to cram Vista down your throat, come hell or high water, is likely never gonna consider an Open 3.1-sama until they seriously risk going the way of Commodore.... ^^'

*Nooooooo!* But really, this is one rare time when I can say I've actually liked something Dell has done...here's hoping that Vista is just to hold buyers out until "Blackcomb" (or "Vienna" or whatever the heck...) comes out...like ME was on the way to XP...

QuoteDon't be surprised,... you and everyone else essentially pictured NT-san as a mother-figure and nothing but. However, with every sweet and gentle mother, there was at one point a bouncing baby, a jubilant juvenile and a terrible teen. ^^;

There's at least a good 3-year gap between NT-san's appearance in 1993 and Inu-T's [NT 4.0's] birth,... and that during the height of the OS Wars. The story of 95-tan capturing the consumer market for M$ is only half the story -- what's not very well discussed is that, concurrent to 95-tan's blitz, NT-tan was busy exploiting the post-Unix Wars chaos to secure a GOOD CHUNK of the server market (also robbing that market away from OS/2-tan, if I might add). -v-'

Quote...then there's absolutely NO WAY I'm gonna believe NT-tan conquered her market niche with love and peace,... certainly not when she's older and more mysterious than 95-tan. That there girl has a history, I tell ya! `v'

*must...do...an NT...battle scene...*

QuoteVMS-tan
Wow, I entirely forgot about her! That's a great sketch, I can't wait to see the finished product. You have once more confirmed that you are a great artist ^__^

XP-tan skiing
Ooh! Nifty background! It really enhances the drawing!

2.0-tan and Amiga-tan
Aww! Precious! I would never have thought to draw those two together, but you've done a wonderful job of it. You are now a level 4 artist in my book! ^o^

Thank you Tsubashi!

QuoteKubuntu-sama,... ++Good!!
If I ever envisioned a Kubuntu-tan, I would make it just like her (maybe a bit taller). ^___^

QuoteKubuntu-tan has a pretty dress!

Meh, nothings to scale, really...I wanted to make her look similar to her sister, but still unique.

QuoteSCO Unix-chan is perfect (though still up to her legalistic mischief). I think the expression is perfect for mom (Xenix-tan), although her hair might be longer and naturally the clothing on the aniquated style.

Quotethe look on SCO UNIX-tan's face suits her perfectly, and the lawsuit in her hands makes me laugh!

What would SCO Unix-tan be without her lawsuits, now? XD

QuoteElive-tan,... beeeeeeautiful. ^v^
Too bad the distros is still not fully-developed yet, but it is amazing what they've done with it. Certainly a good vision of what Linux COULD look like with an excellent design concept. ^___^
Yes please make her like a Mac-tan,... that way, you'll satiate my Leopard withdrawal (damn you Apple for depriving me of my potential Tablet Mac!! ^0^).

QuoteElive-tan look rather elegant! Somewhat like a sophisticated noblewoman!

Thanks! Just a little side note, Elive-tan's hairstyle and tiara come from Elive's (and Enlightenment's) logo.

And today I did two sketches...(I've been very sketchy lately!)



The left is Apple I-sama, based off of Aurora's design; and to the right is Xenix-sama, holding an unidentified baby...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 27, 2007, 01:41:41 PM
*trots in*

Yo!
Sorry I've been away for a while.  Just cause the flooding was over doesn't mean nothing else had to be done around here,... especially now that more torrents are on the way.  -v-'

Anyway, I don't see many posts after the one that Tsubashi-san and I left,... methinks I better start dragging some of those Lounge Threadies over here by the ears....  `v'

In any case, what do we have today.... -v-

QuoteThanks! I figured it wasn't working out with the other picture, so I decided to draw something completely different. I get stuck with some pictures every once and awhile...then it seems the best thing to do is just try something else.

*glances sideways*

Hehe... tell me about it.... ¬v¬

Quote*must...do...an NT...battle scene...*

In one of my many pointless brainstorming sessions, I envisioned a Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back parody with VMS-sama in her fringe armor and cleaver offering her gloved hand to a freaked out NT-tan hanging from an antenna while clutching a broken broad sword (very famous scene,... surely you know about it, including what VMS-sama is probably saying in said scene.... -v-).
Not what you're looking for I know, but just thought I'd throw that out before it disappears into obscurity.  -.-

QuoteMeh, nothings to scale, really...I wanted to make her look similar to her sister, but still unique.

No problemo... btw, don't mind me in that respect, but I've always been a critic of the general lack of tall women in anime (understandable given the country, but then nearly all anime women are given western features to begin with... -v-').  In fairness, western media has been guilty of that as well, if not more so.... ^.^

Naturally, I tip the scale whenever feasible.  ^__~

QuoteWhat would SCO Unix-tan be without her lawsuits, now? XD

A "JOU".  ^^;

(= "Just Another Unix")

Unix-tans are simply much TOO proud to accept mediocracy, so most of them will do anything to throw their weight around even if it just ends up lowering them in the eyes of sane people.  ^____^;

QuoteThanks! Just a little side note, Elive-tan's hairstyle and tiara come from Elive's (and Enlightenment's) logo.

Granted it also gives her a slight "Statue Of Liberty" resemblance, I think it's a fantastic touch.  ^___^
I'm tempted to download the distro and run it on one of my 32-bit machines just to check her out!  ^v^


QuoteAnd today I did two sketches...(I've been very sketchy lately!)

QuoteThe left is Apple I-sama, based off of Aurora's design; and to the right is Xenix-sama, holding an unidentified baby...

You enjoy watching me swoon, don't you?  `v'

Must resist..... ¯__¯

Can't.....

Give in.............

To the "bella" artwork...........  Â¯o¯

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Ah, what the hell..... -v-

*SWOONS*

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*deswoons*

Gorgeousness level is up 15% on these and they're still only in the M-A-S-T-E-R-P-I-E-C-E phase (I take it that was what you meant to say, no...? -v-)

It's a very interesting premise, cause even though Apple I-san is 3 years her senior, Xenix-san has the entire Unix lineage behind her, which even then was quite old.  They should have been enemies, but I've always considered that perhaps one of the driving forces behind Xenix-san's willingness to help the fledgling Microsoft (aside from loyalty) was to help spread computing even further to the masses.  Perhaps as an unconscious rebellion to the Unix Family, which at the time was VERY elitist and technocratic.  So she would always respect the early efforts of consumer OS-tans, even if she were forced to skirmish with them every once in a while; and she would definitely hold Apple I-tan in high regard, as she essentially ignited the revolution.

Then again [without holding back irony], that would also mean her daughter opted to rebel against her mother's beliefs and return back to her roots,... but then, it's not like you haven't seen THAT story repeat itself over and over throughout countless generations.  ^^;

BTW, the picture looks like a snapshot of the past to me, so I'm gonna venture to guess that the baby is MSDOS-tan.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 27, 2007, 03:15:07 PM
What you get when you let one person with very little knowledge of Photoshop play with Photoshop...and would you look at that, I finally finished Homeko!



And a bigger link:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/Whistler.jpg

My dad's computer runs PS. I've used it before, but I never really liked it that much (although, I am practicing on it)...Anyhow, I was bored yesterday I decided to mess around with it and see what I came up with (I used PS for the background and effects, Picture It for the actual characters).

QuoteIn one of my many pointless brainstorming sessions, I envisioned a Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back parody with VMS-sama in her fringe armor and cleaver offering her gloved hand to a freaked out NT-tan hanging from an antenna while clutching a broken broad sword (very famous scene,... surely you know about it, including what VMS-sama is probably saying in said scene.... -v-).
Not what you're looking for I know, but just thought I'd throw that out before it disappears into obscurity. -.-

Not a bad idea at all :) I was recently trying to think of who NT-san would battle...probably just about any Linux, Unix or sever-tan (especially one with a sword!)...

QuoteUnix-tans are simply much TOO proud to accept mediocracy, so most of them will do anything to throw their weight around even if it just ends up lowering them in the eyes of sane people. ^____^;

Snobs! XD

QuoteGranted it also gives her a slight "Statue Of Liberty" resemblance, I think it's a fantastic touch.

Exactly what I thought! Heehee...

QuoteIt's a very interesting premise, cause even though Apple I-san is 3 years her senior, Xenix-san has the entire Unix lineage behind her, which even then was quite old. They should have been enemies, but I've always considered that perhaps one of the driving forces behind Xenix-san's willingness to help the fledgling Microsoft (aside from loyalty) was to help spread computing even further to the masses. Perhaps as an unconscious rebellion to the Unix Family, which at the time was VERY elitist and technocratic. So she would always respect the early efforts of consumer OS-tans, even if she were forced to skirmish with them every once in a while; and she would definitely hold Apple I-tan in high regard, as she essentially ignited the revolution.

Then again [without holding back irony], that would also mean her daughter opted to rebel against her mother's beliefs and return back to her roots,... but then, it's not like you haven't seen THAT story repeat itself over and over throughout countless generations. ^^;

BTW, the picture looks like a snapshot of the past to me, so I'm gonna venture to guess that the baby is MSDOS-tan. ^.^

I always though Apple I-sama would be very down to earth and likable...never really saw her as much of a fighter like some of her 'daughters' later on. As for Xenix-sama, I wasn't really sure who the baby was...although, with the pigtail, it could be MSDOS-tan.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 28, 2007, 12:43:43 PM
*stares suspiciously at Homeko*

I know it's cute, but I still can't shake off the feeling it's a trap....
Betcha she has YAOI tucked away in that snowboard somewhere.... ¬v¬'

QuoteMy dad's computer runs PS. I've used it before, but I never really liked it that much (although, I am practicing on it)...Anyhow, I was bored yesterday I decided to mess around with it and see what I came up with (I used PS for the background and effects, Picture It for the actual characters).

If memory serves, I didn't like PS either when I first used it.  I preferred Paintshop plus another crappy imaged editor I liked in that era.  But events progressed to the point where I had no choice but to use Photoshop frequently (for game editing) -- and after a while, all that practice made me PS proficient.

History repeated itself with Inkscape and I'm hoping I can get used to GIMP or Krita somewhat so I can be 100% weened off of Photoshop.  -.-

QuoteNot a bad idea at all I was recently trying to think of who NT-san would battle...probably just about any Linux, Unix or sever-tan (especially one with a sword!)...

Had to be someone weak or sufficiently distracted.  The original Windows NT was quite unstable and problematic, and didn't actually get better until later releases (Inu-T for example).  That it captured such a large portion of that market highlights M$ power of persuasion over engineering.  ^^;

Incidentally, I forgot to mention that the original NT was M$ first (and last) attempt to make a full-scale operating system compatible with non-x86 architectures.  (The exception is CE-tan, but that hardly counts.... -v-)  Wikipedia offers the Intel IA-32, MIPS, Alpha, PowerPC and SPARC processor architectures as examples.  That being said, I reckon NT-tan would be the polylinguist of the family, or perhaps an ambassador of sorts.  ^.^

QuoteSnobs! XD

Hehe... well, they used to be the Windows of their era, and like any presitigious family they hate being on the wrong side of the fence.  ^___^
Maybe after the Linux Revolution, the old guard Windows-tans will start to act weird and petty themselves.  -v-;

QuoteI always though Apple I-sama would be very down to earth and likable...never really saw her as much of a fighter like some of her 'daughters' later on. As for Xenix-sama, I wasn't really sure who the baby was...although, with the pigtail, it could be MSDOS-tan.

No that's right, I never envisioned I-san being a fighter either -- even if she had the spirit, there was simply no one to fight in her day.  ^__^'
The full-fledged OS-tans of her day probably only viewed her as a toy system -- to them, it might have even been considered offensive wasting even 10 seconds of breath on a mere peasant girl.  -.-
So life for her in her youth must have been pretty lonely, at least until her daughter and her "friends" (Commodre PET, Atari 80bit, TRS-80) emerged to ignite their own revolution.  ^.^

Oh, and I say that's two "yays" for MSDOS-tan.  ^v^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 30, 2007, 12:55:26 AM
Ta-da!



larger pic:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/Copyofsnowscenecopy.jpg

It's AROS-san and Puppy Linux-tan! AROS-san is based off of a lot of what was already posted about her. Puppy Linux-tan is smart and friendly, somewhat small in stature, with a very playful, fun loving attitude. She likes dressing in different outfits...and sometimes she's even been known to cosplay as other OS-tans (especially the Windows-tans!) I made her blonde because the Puppy Linux mascot is a Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab kinda dog...
Here they are in a snowball fight...no idea why they're on the ice...XD

QuoteI know it's cute, but I still can't shake off the feeling it's a trap....
Betcha she has YAOI tucked away in that snowboard somewhere.... ¬v¬'

Nobody ever said she didn't have any yaoi with her...O___O

QuoteIf memory serves, I didn't like PS either when I first used it. I preferred Paintshop plus another crappy imaged editor I liked in that era. But events progressed to the point where I had no choice but to use Photoshop frequently (for game editing) -- and after a while, all that practice made me PS proficient.

History repeated itself with Inkscape and I'm hoping I can get used to GIMP or Krita somewhat so I can be 100% weened off of Photoshop. -.-

I got bored with Picture It, so now I'm trying to work with PS more.

QuoteHad to be someone weak or sufficiently distracted. The original Windows NT was quite unstable and problematic, and didn't actually get better until later releases (Inu-T for example). That it captured such a large portion of that market highlights M$ power of persuasion over engineering. ^^;

I didn't know NT was that instable. But...I wonder if Inu-T ever got in any 'dogfights', as this 'battle suit' pic suggests:

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/displayimage.php?album=30&pos=117

QuoteIncidentally, I forgot to mention that the original NT was M$ first (and last) attempt to make a full-scale operating system compatible with non-x86 architectures. (The exception is CE-tan, but that hardly counts.... -v-) Wikipedia offers the Intel IA-32, MIPS, Alpha, PowerPC and SPARC processor architectures as examples. That being said, I reckon NT-tan would be the polylinguist of the family, or perhaps an ambassador of sorts. ^.^

Gosh...Now I'm thinking about what language the OS-tans talk in....I mean, most younger OS-tans could probably talk (In reference to Windows, Macs, etc, having support for networks together...), but would the old timers have to have a translator...or, is it that I have too much spare time on my hands XD  

QuoteHehe... well, they used to be the Windows of their era, and like any presitigious family they hate being on the wrong side of the fence. ^___^
Maybe after the Linux Revolution, the old guard Windows-tans will start to act weird and petty themselves. -v-;

Weirder than they are now? XD

QuoteNo that's right, I never envisioned I-san being a fighter either -- even if she had the spirit, there was simply no one to fight in her day. ^__^'

I wonder what she'd think of her later relatives! She was probably the only Apple-tan that didn't have any conflicts (although the OS X's are doing pretty well...)

QuoteThe full-fledged OS-tans of her day probably only viewed her as a toy system -- to them, it might have even been considered offensive wasting even 10 seconds of breath on a mere peasant girl. -.-
So life for her in her youth must have been pretty lonely, at least until her daughter and her "friends" (Commodre PET, Atari 80bit, TRS-80) emerged to ignite their own revolution. ^.^

It's always those west cost 'hippies' that get things started ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 01, 2007, 03:01:45 PM
QuoteTa-da!

No no no!!

I insist you give that tapestry the respect it deserves....  ^-^

Ta-da!

No but seriously, I'd swoon now, but technically-speaking that's the reason I haven't shown up here in two days.  The picture merited two whole days of delightful unconsciousness.  ^^

First off, incredible, remarkable, gorgeous, beautiful, mind-blowing, stick-me-over-a-spit-and-roast-ye-some-pork-cracklings job on AROS-chan!!!  ^V^

This is oh so identical to how I envisioned her, it's like you opened my brain and scooped the contents outs -- only you applied your patented Fantastic Fashion Foreknowledgeâ,,¢ to add great distinction  to her look (the fluffy fur color harmonizes perfectly with her thick white hair).  ^v^
Between your AROS-chan and Raffaele's MorphOS-chan, the circle is complete..... ^__^
Before I leave, it is my destiny to unite mother and daughters in my most beautiful picture ever created!  ^v^

Kudos to pairing her up with Puppy Linux, btw!  Makes sense: open source kitten and puppy playing together and being friends (even if one clearly is more capable than the other).  ^^
She is remarkably cute too, and her ponytail does look like a golden retriever's tail.  ^__^

(Puppy Linux, btw, is a very cute installation for any computer down to a 486... ^^)

Not sure why they're on the ice either, but for me seeing those darling young OS-tans playing a light-hearted game is light years better than watching those over-endowed and/or yaoi-reading rich kids ski....  -v-

*sighs happily*

QuoteI didn't know NT was that instable. But...I wonder if Inu-T ever got in any 'dogfights', as this 'battle suit' pic suggests:

I reckon that all modern OS-tans have to be able to fight at some point (otherwise, they'd be widely exposed to viruses, hackers and competitors).  The only exception might be niche oSes, academic ones and really old ones (such as Apple I and EXEC, who were essentially the only markets in their day).  ^^'

Inu-T was definitely a huge improvement over the original NT 3.1, naturally superceded later by everyone's favorite Windows 2K-tan.  ^__^
(XP, by comparison, would be considered as some as a slight downgrade... -v-')

QuoteGosh...Now I'm thinking about what language the OS-tans talk in....I mean, most younger OS-tans could probably talk (In reference to Windows, Macs, etc, having support for networks together...), but would the old timers have to have a translator...or, is it that I have too much spare time on my hands XD

No no, think about these small details as much as you'd like (I certainly do).  ^__^
It really does depend on what we want to personify as language -- either the actual programming languages they support, or the processor architectures they run.  It's a tricky matter, since (for example) NT-tan could "talk" to more processors than XP-tan can, but XP-tan can "talk" more programming languages (such as .NET) which weren't around in NT-tan's day.  Ultimately, though, I'd rather stick to processors, since languages evolved based on location, which to an OS-tan would be the equivalent of the machine.  If you only know English, you can only live comfortably in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, the Commonwealth's, etc., but if you know Spanish and French as well, the number of potential homes increases several times fold.  ^^

QuoteWeirder than they are now? XD

Don't start giving them any ideas.  ^^;

QuoteI wonder what she'd think of her later relatives! She was probably the only Apple-tan that didn't have any conflicts (although the OS X's are doing pretty well...)

Hehe... give her a copy of the Mac Manga and we'll find out.  ^^;

Added after 1 hours 29 minutes:

FYI, for anyone still unfamiliar with AROS (for shame!)....

http://aros.sourceforge.net/

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 01, 2007, 09:35:24 PM
QuoteNo but seriously, I'd swoon now, but technically-speaking that's the reason I haven't shown up here in two days. The picture merited two whole days of delightful unconsciousness. ^^

First off, incredible, remarkable, gorgeous, beautiful, mind-blowing, stick-me-over-a-spit-and-roast-ye-some-pork-cracklings job on AROS-chan!!! ^V^

This is oh so identical to how I envisioned her, it's like you opened my brain and scooped the contents outs -- only you applied your patented Fantastic Fashion Foreknowledgeâ,,¢ to add great distinction to her look (the fluffy fur color harmonizes perfectly with her thick white hair). ^v^
Between your AROS-chan and Raffaele's MorphOS-chan, the circle is complete..... ^__^
Before I leave, it is my destiny to unite mother and daughters in my most beautiful picture ever created! ^v^

Thank you! Aros-chan was pretty easy to draw, because so much of the design was already planned...I think Puppy Linux-tan was a great design waiting to be drawn, too.

QuoteNot sure why they're on the ice either,

I think I wanted to try doing a reflection, actually...something to add more 'depth' to the picture.

QuoteNo no, think about these small details as much as you'd like (I certainly do). ^__^
It really does depend on what we want to personify as language -- either the actual programming languages they support, or the processor architectures they run. It's a tricky matter, since (for example) NT-tan could "talk" to more processors than XP-tan can, but XP-tan can "talk" more programming languages (such as .NET) which weren't around in NT-tan's day. Ultimately, though, I'd rather stick to processors, since languages evolved based on location, which to an OS-tan would be the equivalent of the machine. If you only know English, you can only live comfortably in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, the Commonwealth's, etc., but if you know Spanish and French as well, the number of potential homes increases several times fold. ^^

Good points. As for other small details, I'm still pondering the meaning of the internet to these OS-tans...Is it a place they go? A gathering? Or do they just go on a computer? Yep, waaaay too much time on my hands...

A quick design I did today:



Amstrad CPC-tan! She'll wear black clothes, and have a necklace and earrings that look like colorful keys :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 02, 2007, 09:19:30 PM
I just thought of what SCO Unix-san's catchphrase could be in this upcoming comic I might do..."You've been served." Get it? because she's a sever and loves lawsuits, ahahaha! Yeah, maybe not so funny XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 03, 2007, 03:17:56 PM
Sorry, left you for last.  I'll be right back, don't go away -- have uber-load of comments for you (not that that's anything new)!  ^v^

*trots off on errands*

Added after 1 hours 23 minutes:

QuoteThank you! Aros-chan was pretty easy to draw, because so much of the design was already planned...I think Puppy Linux-tan was a great design waiting to be drawn, too.

You flatter us too much.  -v-
She who actually does the drawing deservers 99.9% of the credit.  ^__^
But glad at least we could help anyway,... I'm certainly giddy as a schoolpig to finally have AROS-chan among us.  ^v^

If you think Puppy-chan is a great idea, wait till you decide to pair her with Inu-T.  ^___^

QuoteI think I wanted to try doing a reflection, actually...something to add more 'depth' to the picture.

A commendable experiment!  ^v^
As with my eCS picture, sometimes I too feel like simply adding a different lighting/background feature to test the possibilitie of our trade.  

QuoteGood points. As for other small details, I'm still pondering the meaning of the internet to these OS-tans...Is it a place they go? A gathering? Or do they just go on a computer? Yep, waaaay too much time on my hands...

Have you ever played The Sims before?  I've always envisioned private intranets to be something like neighborhoods, and the internet to be like the Downtown district (plus whatever other "districts" were created after all those half-million expansions released for that game).  I'd probably add some "wildnerness" in there too.  ^^

Since Linuces are inherently social creatures, btw, you can imagine that the "internet" is incredibly important to them.  They give "living off the land" a whole new meaning.  ^____^

QuoteAmstrad CPC-tan! She'll wear black clothes, and have a necklace and earrings that look like colorful keys

WAAAAAI!!!!  A vintage-tan!!!!!  (and a British one at that) ^__^
FYI, before I realized that was an umbrella, I could've sworn I was seeing a Nabashin-sized afro on her head.  ^^'

Don't need to tell you I can't wait, cause by now you should know I never do.  ^.^

*wags tail in anticipation*

QuoteI just thought of what SCO Unix-san's catchphrase could be in this upcoming comic I might do..."You've been served." Get it? because she's a sever and loves lawsuits, ahahaha! Yeah, maybe not so funny XD

Don't worry.  A lot of Linuces think of her and her company as a laughing stock, so you can have her say "The Sky is Blue" and they'll ROTFLOL.  ^.^

That is cute, though,... but more importantly, did I just hear you might be doing a comic?  'v'

Added after 16 minutes:

Oh, and just to recap on a previous point I made before, here's C-chan's Official Pet Peeve Of the Day:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=450500&in_page_id=1770

It makes me so p'd off, I think I'm gonna be sick.  T__T

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 08, 2007, 04:28:01 PM
For the past several days I've been traveling from Florida back to my home state of New Hampshire. Our state motto is live free or die...which, I've heard, is also a favorite slogan by some Unix fans!

http://www.unix.org/license-plate.html

I think I'd die if I saw that plate on the road ;010

Anyway, when we'd stop for the night (or afternoon, in some of the warmer states) I got a chance to do a bit of drawing, and coloring, on Photoshop, no less!!!

XPME-tan, my first PS work:



Why does nobody like Moseko (is that her name? I forget and I'm to lazy to check XD)? Is it because she wears skimpier clothes than Saseko and is
half as talented? Is it the curse of being a Windows-tan with 'ME' in her name? I don't know, but it sure is sad when you give a character dignity by drawing them in a disco outfit.

Elive-tan:



http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/CopyofELIVEPNG-1.png

Quite the pretty Linux-tan, eh?

Took me long 'nuff, but I finally got those tears (as well as a background, and redone eyes) in that OS/2-Win1.0-chan pic:



And a URL:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/OS2copy-1.jpg

QuoteYou flatter us too much. -v-
She who actually does the drawing deservers 99.9% of the credit. ^__^
But glad at least we could help anyway,... I'm certainly giddy as a schoolpig to finally have AROS-chan among us. ^v^

If you think Puppy-chan is a great idea, wait till you decide to pair her with Inu-T. ^___^

Awww...that would be too cute :D

QuoteA commendable experiment! ^v^
As with my eCS picture, sometimes I too feel like simply adding a different lighting/background feature to test the possibilitie of our trade.

I'm doing that more with my PS pictures, too. I'm like a kid in a candy shop, trying different effects, filters, etc.

QuoteHave you ever played The Sims before? I've always envisioned private intranets to be something like neighborhoods, and the internet to be like the Downtown district (plus whatever other "districts" were created after all those half-million expansions released for that game). I'd probably add some "wildnerness" in there too. ^^

Since Linuces are inherently social creatures, btw, you can imagine that the "internet" is incredibly important to them. They give "living off the land" a whole new meaning. ^____^

Those wild Linux-tans, heehee! I sort of thought the same thing, with, perhaps, the browser-tans being the OS-tans' personal tourguides or something like that.

Next on the roster of unanswered OS-tan metaphors:
Program-tans/kuns...do they work for the OS-tans/kuns, helping them get their jobs done?

QuoteWAAAAAI!!!! A vintage-tan!!!!! (and a British one at that) ^__^
FYI, before I realized that was an umbrella, I could've sworn I was seeing a Nabashin-sized afro on her head. ^^'

Don't need to tell you I can't wait, cause by now you should know I never do. ^.^

*wags tail in anticipation*

lol...just an umbrella.

QuoteDon't worry. A lot of Linuces think of her and her company as a laughing stock, so you can have her say "The Sky is Blue" and they'll ROTFLOL. ^.^

That is cute, though,... but more importantly, did I just hear you might be doing a comic? 'v'

I might...SCO-tan is prime for hilarious material!

QuoteOh, and just to recap on a previous point I made before, here's C-chan's Official Pet Peeve Of the Day:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=450500&in_page_id=1770

It makes me so p'd off, I think I'm gonna be sick. T__T

Geez...what a dork  ;014
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on May 08, 2007, 05:17:19 PM
Lots of recently-added awesomeness and I haven't commented yet? AAAAAAAH! For shame, Aurora! FOR SHAME!

Both of the winter scenes are very cute! I especially like the one with Puppy-tan and AROS-tan because a puppy girl and a kitty girl skating together on the ice... Who says cats and dogs can't get along? (or in this case catgirls and dog girls?) And now that you made a Puppy-tan, YellowDog-tan also now has a playmate! :D *adds YellowDog-tan+Puppy-tan group picture idea to list of picture ideas*

That Amiga-tan+Windows 2.0-tan picture is beautiful and very emotional! ;019 2.0-tan has such a troubled life and Amiga-tan is there to comfort her because she too has had a troubled life! (Didn't Amiga get screwed over several times? Or does Amiga-tan just have a very good sense of empathy? Or both?)

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I'll have to finish this comment later because I have to get going somewhere!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 08, 2007, 06:23:48 PM
I almost forgot...VMS-sama v. Linux-sama:
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on May 08, 2007, 06:43:49 PM
Now where was I?...

SCO Unix-tan = awesome! I especially like how she's holding a lawsuit! The expression on her face suits her very well and has that "Don't look at me or I will sue you!" vibe to it! I also think she will make a great comedy relief character! :D

Kubuntu-tan and Elive-tan look very pretty. And Apple I-tan (thank you for drawing her!) and Xenix-tan

Amstrad CPC-tan looks cool and I like her fashion sense!

Great job with the background on the OS/2-tan + Windows 1.0-tan picture! The once clear, blue sky is turning grey and gloomy as the two girls are being seperated!

Elive-tan in color is even prettier and shiny and very classy! Her dress and hair are like gold and her eyes are like sapphires!

Oh no! I nearly forgot about Moseko! It is strange that she isn't as popular as Saseko because Moseko is even more scantily-clad and aren't the scantily-clad girls the ones most popular with the fanboys? (Or maybe XP Media Center probably isn't used as nearly as much as XP Home and Pro? Heck, I didn't know there was a Media Center version of XP until I've heard of the OS-tans!)

And that VMS-tan is super cool! She strikes me as the psychopathic type! :D But who will win the battle between her and Linux-tan?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 08, 2007, 11:47:04 PM
QuoteBoth of the winter scenes are very cute! I especially like the one with Puppy-tan and AROS-tan because a puppy girl and a kitty girl skating together on the ice... Who says cats and dogs can't get along? (or in this case catgirls and dog girls?) And now that you made a Puppy-tan, YellowDog-tan also now has a playmate! *adds YellowDog-tan+Puppy-tan group picture idea to list of picture ideas*

Thanks! A Puppylinux-tan YellowDog-tan pic would be very cute!

QuoteThat Amiga-tan+Windows 2.0-tan picture is beautiful and very emotional! 2.0-tan has such a troubled life and Amiga-tan is there tocomfort her because she too has had a troubled life! (Didn't Amiga get screwed over several times? Or does Amiga-tan just have a very good sense of empathy? Or both?)

From what I've heard, 'Miggy' has had a very tough life but has somehow kept a good outlook. Amiga-sama has great spirit, among so many other OS-tans that have been ruined by their troubled lives :..(

QuoteSCO Unix-tan = awesome! I especially like how she's holding a lawsuit! The expression on her face suits her very well and has that "Don't look at me or I will sue you!" vibe to it! I also think she will make a great comedy relief character!

Bwahaha! I'm beyond surprised nobody has made a SCO-tan before...such a goldmine of possible comedy!

QuoteKubuntu-tan and Elive-tan look very pretty. And Apple I-tan (thank you for drawing her!) and Xenix-tan

We really need to see more of Apple I-sama...I mean, Apple I was probably one of the (if not the!) most important computers ever made :D

QuoteAmstrad CPC-tan looks cool and I like her fashion sense!

I want to make her look sort of 80s style, with an English flare...

QuoteGreat job with the background on the OS/2-tan + Windows 1.0-tan picture! The once clear, blue sky is turning grey and gloomy as the two girls are being seperated!

I decided it was such a good picture I should try and make it a little better.

QuoteElive-tan in color is even prettier and shiny and very classy! Her dress and hair are like gold and her eyes are like sapphires!

I made her look very pretty and elegant because the Enlightenment DE is very elegant...and I made her look a bit like a Mac-tan because Enlightenment reminds me a bit of OS X...

QuoteOh no! I nearly forgot about Moseko! It is strange that she isn't as popular as Saseko because Moseko is even more scantily-clad and aren't the scantily-clad girls the ones most popular with the fanboys? (Or maybe XP Media Center probably isn't used as nearly as much as XP Home and Pro? Heck, I didn't know there was a Media Center version of XP until I've heard of the OS-tans!)

Honestly, I made her cause I felt a little sorry for anyone who has XPME, from an OS-tan point-of-view...Saseko is cute, smart, stable,and has a massive fanboy following. Homeko is...best not to go there, XD, but she has a well-developed character...Moseko...wears a tiny outfit, and, from what I hear, is a little airheaded. That's about all we know regarding her.

QuoteAnd that VMS-tan is super cool! She strikes me as the psychopathic type! But who will win the battle between her and Linux-tan?

C-Chan calls her kickass, you call her psychopathic...dang, I must be doing something right ;010 While I don't think either will "fight to the death", Linux-sama does seem to have her in a tough spot...although, look at VMS-sama...she's ready to trip up Linux-sama and/or get her with the dagger or cleaver...

Right now I'm trying to figure out...IF...I did a comic strip with SCO Unix-tan, who would she be suing, and what characters would appear?

-Since SCO sued Novell, would that be SUSE-tan? UnixWare?
-What OS-tan would represent IBM (Just generic Linux-sama)?
-And Redhat sued back...so would Redhat-tan be 'serving' SCO Unix-tan a lawsuit as well...?
-Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems were said to also be in on the "fun", so should there be a cameo by HP UX-tan, NT-san, and Solaris-tan?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCO-Linux_controversies

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_SCO-Linux_controversies
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 10, 2007, 12:40:14 PM
OMG!!!!!  @__@

I see what you mean,... you're back with a vengeance.... ^^;

Chotto matte kudasai while I digest up a lengthy response.....  ^.^;

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*still typing*  ^^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 10, 2007, 01:06:57 PM
You better watch it there, C-Chan; At this rate, it'll be half of War and Peace your writing, XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 10, 2007, 02:07:17 PM
You're not kidding.... it's already breaking records.  ^^;

*keeps typing furiously*

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Okay, first order of business....

Let's first say "welcome back" to the bella Bella!  ^__^

*round of applause from audience*

And then let's commend her for her nifty new avatar, although the verdict is still out as to who it is (odds are running in favor of a stylize NT-tan).  ^v^

*more round of applause from audience*

QuoteFor the past several days I've been traveling from Florida back to my home state of New Hampshire. Our state motto is live free or die...which, I've heard, is also a favorite slogan by some Unix fans!

Kudos to comparing all New Hampshirites to *Nix fans, although I'm sure she means selective Unices, cause if she included the Sco-ites in there, the motto would have to be "Live Free then Piss People Off for Living Free, or Else Die".  In any case, let's get some state legislation passed to promote FOSS software like all the cool governments do.  ^.^

QuoteI think I'd die if I saw that plate on the road  

Would you die if you saw that at my office?  ^v^'

*takes quick hop over to http://www.opengroup.org/bookstore/catalog/n900.htm*

QuoteAnyway, when we'd stop for the night (or afternoon, in some of the warmer states) I got a chance to do a bit of drawing, and coloring, on Photoshop, no less!!!

XPME-tan, my first PS work:

Congratulations!!!  ^v^
You are now a proud PS user... no wonder you went to Florida, as you clearly had to go "somewhere" to celebrate.  ^.^

Your work was already excellent before, so it's hard to tell the difference between your work on your old tools and that on PS.  But I can definitely spot more luminiscent effects, which goes great with XPME's awesome pose.  ^__^

QuoteWhy does nobody like Moseko (is that her name? I forget and I'm to lazy to check XD)? Is it because she wears skimpier clothes than Saseko and is
half as talented? Is it the curse of being a Windows-tan with 'ME' in her name? I don't know, but it sure is sad when you give a character dignity by drawing them in a disco outfit.

Fufu... for the record, Moseko-tan is the only Windows-tan I have left in my personal computer collection (not counting my game machine since I rarely use it).  So you can say that I at least like her.  ^__^

But judgning by the colors, you definitely used the XPME-tan design, which I guess few people support since it really is a crossover of ME + Saseko + Linspire.  In contrast, the XPMCE-tan design (the girl in orange and green, and cat-eared headphones) has slightly more support, but is likely not loved either since she's.... let's just say not exactly slim.  -.-

And then there's the younger girl with the rocket suitcase, but that one's just plain weird.
I suppose too little attention has been paid to XP Media Center Edition, as all the artists would rather spend their time drawing 1,242,865 varieties of Vistans.  -v-;

For the record also, I really dig the disco outfit.  ^____^
(but then, since when have I been a critic of your fashion sense?  ^v^')

QuoteElive-tan:
QuoteQuite the pretty Linux-tan, eh?

Definitely drop-dead gorgeous.

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A bit on the simple side, but it's definitely one of those OSes where simplicity is elegance in itself, so it works.  Plus the fluid draping effects could be right at home over a catwalk.  ^v^

QuoteTook me long 'nuff, but I finally got those tears (as well as a background, and redone eyes) in that OS/2-Win1.0-chan pic:

Excellent,... I can never tire from this pic.  The faces are a bit bright, so the tears are only barely made out,... still, I think keeping it subtle is better, since the mood is more confusing to the both of them than sorrowful.  There's still a small hope that this is all just a big misunderstanding, and it never occurs to them that they will never see eachother again.

The coming storm is very beautifully done,... a Photoshop trick, I take it?

QuoteI'm doing that more with my PS pictures, too. I'm like a kid in a candy shop, trying different effects, filters, etc.

I used to love the Lens Flare effects, especially from the Kai Power Tools suite.  But there is such a thing as "over-using" the Lens Flare,... certainly it's a dead giveaway that a picture is "Shopped" if it uses that particular lens flare effect.  If you noticed from my OS/2-tan OS-tan Collections banner, I've gotten into the habit of disguising my flare effects.  ^__^

QuoteThose wild Linux-tans, heehee! I sort of thought the same thing, with, perhaps, the browser-tans being the OS-tans' personal tourguides or something like that.

Next on the roster of unanswered OS-tan metaphors:
Program-tans/kuns...do they work for the OS-tans/kuns, helping them get their jobs done?

In that one sense, the Linux-tans are spoiled.  Whereas the Windows-tans have to go through ALL the trouble of walking/driving to your nearest brick-n-mortar store and BUYING their software, the Linux-tans have 90% of all the software they'll ever need in well-organized online Repositories.  (Want GIMP + dependencies?  Just point, click, install and badda-bing!  You've got yourself a slow-but-sure alternative to Photoshop,........ though personally, I still prefer Krita.  -v-)

The browser-tans would definitely make good tour guides,... or rangers, if you're talking about the more fringe browsers, like Konqueror or IceWeasel.  ^.^

As you say, Program-tans/kuns do often work for the OS-tans, but in general I'd view them as the "general population" of the OS-tan's World.  They go about their lives working, farming, acting, fighting, blogging, organizing,... essentially keeping the world moving.  And on occasion, a few of them will hit it rich and/or become famous.  

But it's the celebrities (Windows-tans), the rich and famous (Mac-tans), the powerful industrialists (old-school Unices) and the brave revolutionaries (Linuces) who everyone knows or cares to know on a first name basis.

QuoteGeez...what a dork

*gasp*  Comparing that fiend to a dork is an insult to all dorks.  Then again, I fear I'm offending the fiends of the world as well.  ^__^

Oh well,... it's not like the BBC hasn't degraded the quality of its news outlet over the past couple of years (a major trend among the major Western news outlets).  I suppose they deserve it for caving in so easily during the Hutton Inquiry.  -v-

QuoteThat Amiga-tan+Windows 2.0-tan picture is beautiful and very emotional!  2.0-tan has such a troubled life and Amiga-tan is there to comfort her because she too has had a troubled life! (Didn't Amiga get screwed over several times? Or does Amiga-tan just have a very good sense of empathy? Or both?)

BOTH,... OH DEAR GAWD, BOTH.... @___@

And if you saw from Raffaele-san's recent thread, Amiga-sama is being screwed over yet again!!
This is intolerable!!  I'm starting to see why all the FOSS people absolutely LOATHE proprietary software.  -____-
If Amiga were open-sourced, the shear devotion of the Amigans could turn it into a world-class operating system in no time flat.  ;___;

But instead, we just prolong the pointless carrot-dangling and suffering.  ;~;

QuoteFrom what I've heard, 'Miggy' has had a very tough life but has somehow kept a good outlook. Amiga-sama has great spirit, among so many other OS-tans that have been ruined by their troubled lives :..(

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!
I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANY LONGER!!!!!!  ;^0^;

*tries to slit wrist with piece of parsley again*

Oh right, that didn't actually work last time....  ^^;

*continues suffering*

QuoteBwahaha! I'm beyond surprised nobody has made a SCO-tan before...such a goldmine of possible comedy!

Visit the Net Characters board and you can get a hint as to why no one's done a SCO-tan before.  ^^;

Even if it's drawn by Futaba Channel, the majority seem allergic to anything that isn't Windows.  -.-'

QuoteWe really need to see more of Apple I-sama...I mean, Apple I was probably one of the (if not the!) most important computers ever made  

I might have to commission you to try your hand at more Apple II-chan.  ^__^
Given my,...... recent limitations, I'd need some help with that.  ^.^

QuoteI almost forgot...VMS-sama v. Linux-sama:  

QuoteC-Chan calls her kickass, you call her psychopathic...dang, I must be doing something right  While I don't think either will "fight to the death", Linux-sama does seem to have her in a tough spot...although, look at VMS-sama...she's ready to trip up Linux-sama and/or get her with the dagger or cleaver...

Ooooh....

Come to think about it, you've never tried a combat scene before.  I likey,... it looks very dramatic, plus the clash is more appropriate than it seems.  ^___^
THAT I most definitely would LOVE to see in color!  *v*

As for who would win.....

Well,... that depends on when that picture was taken.

Even 10 years ago, Linux-san probably wouldn't have a had a chance against the seasoned warrior.  But while VMS-san's skills have stagnated somewhat, Linux-san has grown more skilled and powerful since then, and has even gained some seniority herself (she'd be around 16-17 years old by now  -.-).

Equipped with modern weaponry and armor,... plus literally an ARMY of Linux Distros at her command to take on VMS-san's few remaining followers,... and it almost sounds like an unfair match.  Not that VMS-san wouldn't fight long and hard like a cornered cat, but hopefully she's sensible enough to acknowledge Linux-san as a worthy leader for a younger generation.  

(On the other hand,............. perhaps she still has a mysterious but rarely admitted bias in favor of the NT family....?  ^^;)

QuoteRight now I'm trying to figure out...IF...I did a comic strip with SCO Unix-tan, who would she be suing, and what characters would appear?

-Since SCO sued Novell, would that be SUSE-tan? UnixWare?
-What OS-tan would represent IBM (Just generic Linux-sama)?
-And Redhat sued back...so would Redhat-tan be 'serving' SCO Unix-tan a lawsuit as well...?
-Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems were said to also be in on the "fun", so should there be a cameo by HP UX-tan, NT-san, and Solaris-tan?

Hmmm,... we really need Kami-Tux' help for this -- she's a lot more knowledgeable in Linux/Unix politics than I am.  -v-

I do know that SUSE Linux didn't become Novell-owned until fairly recently, so not sure if that would fly.
Unixware probably then, but don't forget that the entire Linux base is also under attack as well, so clearly Linux-san would have to appear somehow as she's their leader/matriach).  ^^

For IBM, they really only support Linux but don't actually make their own distros.  (They do,... or at least did have OS/2 at the time,... but the bastards wouldn't have trusted her with anything.)
They do however still have many Mainframe-tans under their employ, with the uber-powerful z/OS being their current leader.

Redhat-san is surprisingly cut throut herself, so methinks she'd be "serving" more than just a lawsuit at the petulant Unix-tan.  If not for their professional business demeanor, their exchange would get rather Springer-like very quickly.  ^^;

If the comic is more like a court room parody, the other OS-tans could serve a lot like defendants,... or at the very least witnesses, spokeswomen, experts, etc.

I'd definitely have to read more about this to offer better ideas.  Should definitely be fun.  ^__^

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*passes out*

Done.... .Xvx
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 11, 2007, 12:54:24 AM
QuoteAnd then let's commend her for her nifty new avatar, although the verdict is still out as to who it is (odds are running in favor of a stylize NT-tan). ^v^

Yup:

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/displayimage.php?album=17&pos=34

Nothin' like crazy fighting NT-san...

QuoteKudos to comparing all New Hampshirites to *Nix fans, although I'm sure she means selective Unices, cause if she included the Sco-ites in there, the motto would have to be "Live Free then Piss People Off for Living Free, or Else Die". In any case, let's get some state legislation passed to promote FOSS software like all the cool governments do. ^.^

Heehee...I consider the Unixians/Linuxians using our state motto as their motto of sorts a great honor to NH!
*Lightbulb pops on* I just thought of what would be a great license plate:

Live freeze and die

WIN ME

QuoteCongratulations!!! ^v^
You are now a proud PS user... no wonder you went to Florida, as you clearly had to go "somewhere" to celebrate. ^.^

Your work was already excellent before, so it's hard to tell the difference between your work on your old tools and that on PS. But I can definitely spot more luminiscent effects, which goes great with XPME's awesome pose. ^__^

I thought, "I'm so comfortable with PictureIt!, I should try something else." Plus, it was practically a crime that PS was just sitting there while I was using a half-rate program ;)

QuoteFufu... for the record, Moseko-tan is the only Windows-tan I have left in my personal computer collection (not counting my game machine since I rarely use it). So you can say that I at least like her. ^__^

But judgning by the colors, you definitely used the XPME-tan design, which I guess few people support since it really is a crossover of ME + Saseko + Linspire. In contrast, the XPMCE-tan design (the girl in orange and green, and cat-eared headphones) has slightly more support, but is likely not loved either since she's.... let's just say not exactly slim. -.-

And then there's the younger girl with the rocket suitcase, but that one's just plain weird.
I suppose too little attention has been paid to XP Media Center Edition, as all the artists would rather spend their time drawing 1,242,865 varieties of Vistans. -v-;

For the record also, I really dig the disco outfit. ^____^
(but then, since when have I been a critic of your fashion sense? ^v^')

Gosh, my head is spinning w/ these XPM(C)E designs. First, I heard the rather heavy blonde was XPMCE (Actually, I like her design, probably my favorite XPMCE), then I heard she was WMP-tan, then I heard guitar case girl was WMP-tan, and now I hear XPME is a cross between Linspire-tan and ME-tan... ;013 Imagine how I feel about the 1,000,000s of Vistans  ;015

QuoteA bit on the simple side, but it's definitely one of those OSes where simplicity is elegance in itself, so it works. Plus the fluid draping effects could be right at home over a catwalk. ^v^

'Zackly!

QuoteExcellent,... I can never tire from this pic. The faces are a bit bright, so the tears are only barely made out,... still, I think keeping it subtle is better, since the mood is more confusing to the both of them than sorrowful. There's still a small hope that this is all just a big misunderstanding, and it never occurs to them that they will never see eachother again.

The coming storm is very beautifully done,... a Photoshop trick, I take it?

*Darn yooooou M$!* I love this scene too :D And the BG was done in PS.

QuoteI used to love the Lens Flare effects, especially from the Kai Power Tools suite. But there is such a thing as "over-using" the Lens Flare,... certainly it's a dead giveaway that a picture is "Shopped" if it uses that particular lens flare effect. If you noticed from my OS/2-tan OS-tan Collections banner, I've gotten into the habit of disguising my flare effects. ^__^

I actually tried to do a lens flare on the skiing scene, but for some reason it didn't come out too well :? The mysteries of PS I must solve!

QuoteThe browser-tans would definitely make good tour guides,... or rangers, if you're talking about the more fringe browsers, like Konqueror or IceWeasel. ^.^

As you say, Program-tans/kuns do often work for the OS-tans, but in general I'd view them as the "general population" of the OS-tan's World. They go about their lives working, farming, acting, fighting, blogging, organizing,... essentially keeping the world moving. And on occasion, a few of them will hit it rich and/or become famous.

*Thinks of comic where Saseko fires IE-ko for the stabler and cuter Firefox-ko* Focus!!! Interesting views on the program-tans/kuns...

QuoteBut it's the celebrities (Windows-tans), the rich and famous (Mac-tans), the powerful industrialists (old-school Unices) and the brave revolutionaries (Linuces) who everyone knows or cares to know on a first name basis.

I'd think the Macs would be the celebs...(the incredible use of Macs in movies/TV/music/etc...)


QuoteBOTH,... OH DEAR GAWD, BOTH.... @___@

And if you saw from Raffaele-san's recent thread, Amiga-sama is being screwed over yet again!!
This is intolerable!! I'm starting to see why all the FOSS people absolutely LOATHE proprietary software. -____-
If Amiga were open-sourced, the shear devotion of the Amigans could turn it into a world-class operating system in no time flat. ;___;

But instead, we just prolong the pointless carrot-dangling and suffering. ;~;

Poor Miggy :..( Why can't she just have peace!

QuoteVisit the Net Characters board and you can get a hint as to why no one's done a SCO-tan before. ^^;

Even if it's drawn by Futaba Channel, the majority seem allergic to anything that isn't Windows. -.-'

I saw a couple of BeOS-tans last week, as well as a mech-suit Solaris-tan...though, I can't read Japanese so I don't know what the reception was ;)

QuoteI might have to commission you to try your hand at more Apple II-chan. ^__^
Given my,...... recent limitations, I'd need some help with that. ^.^

She's the delightful little apple picker, right? Perhaps I'll do a pic of her and older sis... *FOCUS!!!*

QuoteOoooh....

Come to think about it, you've never tried a combat scene before. I likey,... it looks very dramatic, plus the clash is more appropriate than it seems. ^___^
THAT I most definitely would LOVE to see in color! *v*

As for who would win.....

Well,... that depends on when that picture was taken.

Even 10 years ago, Linux-san probably wouldn't have a had a chance against the seasoned warrior. But while VMS-san's skills have stagnated somewhat, Linux-san has grown more skilled and powerful since then, and has even gained some seniority herself (she'd be around 16-17 years old by now -.-).

Equipped with modern weaponry and armor,... plus literally an ARMY of Linux Distros at her command to take on VMS-san's few remaining followers,... and it almost sounds like an unfair match. Not that VMS-san wouldn't fight long and hard like a cornered cat, but hopefully she's sensible enough to acknowledge Linux-san as a worthy leader for a younger generation.

(On the other hand,............. perhaps she still has a mysterious but rarely admitted bias in favor of the NT family....? ^^

Well, if I can *focus,* I'll color it. I suppose I'll do Linux-sama (I do think she is a -sama!) sorta as a cross between Juzo-kun's (w/brown hair) and the more accepted version (Blue/purple eyes). VMS-sama will probably have light blue hair and blue eyes.

As for a VMS-san/NT pact...oohoohoo...

QuoteHmmm,... we really need Kami-Tux' help for this -- she's a lot more knowledgeable in Linux/Unix politics than I am. -v-

I do know that SUSE Linux didn't become Novell-owned until fairly recently, so not sure if that would fly.
Unixware probably then, but don't forget that the entire Linux base is also under attack as well, so clearly Linux-san would have to appear somehow as she's their leader/matriach). ^^

For IBM, they really only support Linux but don't actually make their own distros. (They do,... or at least did have OS/2 at the time,... but the bastards wouldn't have trusted her with anything.)
They do however still have many Mainframe-tans under their employ, with the uber-powerful z/OS being their current leader.

Redhat-san is surprisingly cut throut herself, so methinks she'd be "serving" more than just a lawsuit at the petulant Unix-tan. If not for their professional business demeanor, their exchange would get rather Springer-like very quickly. ^^;

If the comic is more like a court room parody, the other OS-tans could serve a lot like defendants,... or at the very least witnesses, spokeswomen, experts, etc.

I'd definitely have to read more about this to offer better ideas. Should definitely be fun. ^__^

*Oh Kami-Tux...?* Gosh, I'm confused just reading about the SCO's adventures in suit-ery.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 12, 2007, 09:08:29 PM
This is one I started a while back, but only just now got around to finishing....Odyssey-tan!



http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/Odessy-1.jpg

I was kinda lazy so I only did half...XD...But I think it's an interesting look. I'm disappointed the unreleased Windows-tans (like their unreleased Mac-tan counterparts) have so little character. We need to see more Neptune-tan and Odyssey-tan!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on May 12, 2007, 09:22:59 PM
Sugoi!

It very true, Unreleased OS-tans get very little coverage. Probably because few people know about them, and even fewer used them ^__^

Awesome job, as usual. You did a very good job creating a deep shadow, without obscuring the entire drawing. The soft shading on her billowing gives it a picturesque touch.
Makes me wish I could draw like that ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on May 13, 2007, 06:27:35 AM
Quote from: "C-Chan"
In that one sense, the Linux-tans are spoiled.  Whereas the Windows-tans have to go through ALL the trouble of walking/driving to your nearest brick-n-mortar store and BUYING their software, the Linux-tans have 90% of all the software they'll ever need in well-organized online Repositories.  (Want GIMP + dependencies?  Just point, click, install and badda-bing!  You've got yourself a slow-but-sure alternative to Photoshop,........ though personally, I still prefer Krita.  -v-)
Or just type a quick emerge command and then have it compile for 2 hours :)

Quote
Even if it's drawn by Futaba Channel, the majority seem allergic to anything that isn't Windows.  -.-'
Lusers! *takes out LART*

Quote
Hmmm,... we really need Kami-Tux' help for this -- she's a lot more knowledgeable in Linux/Unix politics than I am.  -v-

I do know that SUSE Linux didn't become Novell-owned until fairly recently, so not sure if that would fly.
4.10.2003 was when Novell acquired the SuSE AG and even befoer the acquisation SCO claimed it was SuSE, which had stolen code.
Quote
Unixware probably then, but don't forget that the entire Linux base is also under attack as well, so clearly Linux-san would have to appear somehow as she's their leader/matriach).  ^^
yeah! Surely... it's about the kernel and she IS the kernel.
Quote
For IBM, they really only support Linux but don't actually make their own distros.  (They do,... or at least did have OS/2 at the time,... but the bastards wouldn't have trusted her with anything.)
They do however still have many Mainframe-tans under their employ, with the uber-powerful z/OS being their current leader.
I think IBM supports the apache project rather much...

QuoteRedhat-san is surprisingly cut throut herself, so methinks she'd be "serving" more than just a lawsuit at the petulant Unix-tan.  If not for their professional business demeanor, their exchange would get rather Springer-like very quickly.  ^^;
RedHat sued SCO for libel... as did the German LinuxTag e.V. (they organize the annual LinuxTag). The latter was victious and SCO had to pay 10kâ,¬ for refusing to remove statements about Linux using stolen code from their homepage.
Quote
If the comic is more like a court room parody, the other OS-tans could serve a lot like defendants,... or at the very least witnesses, spokeswomen, experts, etc.
Don't forget the suitcase full of proof, which somehow got lost :p
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 13, 2007, 01:27:38 PM
QuoteAwesome job, as usual. You did a very good job creating a deep shadow, without obscuring the entire drawing. The soft shading on her billowing gives it a picturesque touch. Makes me wish I could draw like that ^.^

Thank you! I had a lot of fun with the shading, but wasn't sure if it was overdone.

The best thing is practice, and to always be trying new techniques! On Odyssey-tan, I did very deep shadows (similar to my old Neptune-tan pic), but to brighten it up I added the orbs, and some shine on her disk "halo" and wings (Done with Inner Shadow effect, if I recall correctly).

QuoteQuote:

Unixware probably then, but don't forget that the entire Linux base is also under attack as well, so clearly Linux-san would have to appear somehow as she's their leader/matriach). ^^

yeah! Surely... it's about the kernel and she IS the kernel.

Quote4.10.2003 was when Novell acquired the SuSE AG and even befoer the acquisation SCO claimed it was SuSE, which had stolen code.

So SuSE-tan might work...?

Ooooh...I think Unixware would be a pretty interesting character (due to her dislike of the Windows family--including their "patriarch"--that goes beyond the professional!)

QuoteI think IBM supports the apache project rather much...

I thought Apache was a program :?

QuoteRedHat sued SCO for libel... as did the German LinuxTag e.V. (they organize the annual LinuxTag). The latter was victious and SCO had to pay 10kâ,¬ for refusing to remove statements about Linux using stolen code from their homepage.

SCO posted stuff about Linux programmers stealing from them? XD

QuoteQuote:

If the comic is more like a court room parody, the other OS-tans could serve a lot like defendants,... or at the very least witnesses, spokeswomen, experts, etc.

Don't forget the suitcase full of proof, which somehow got lost

IF I do a comic, it'll probably just be in a generic place...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on May 13, 2007, 02:07:18 PM
Quote from: "Bella"
Quote4.10.2003 was when Novell acquired the SuSE AG and even befoer the acquisation SCO claimed it was SuSE, which had stolen code.

So SuSE-tan might work...?
Like a charm!
Quote
QuoteI think IBM supports the apache project rather much...

I thought Apache was a program :?
It is. But I thought if there was no distro-tan to indicate IBM, either the generic Linux-tan or App-tan Apache-tan (I just wanted to write Apache-ten because it would fit the vocal harmony.... weird Turkish) could be on IBM's side. Maybe Apache-tan, Linux-tan and OS/2-tan can symbolize Big Blue.
Quote
QuoteRedHat sued SCO for libel... as did the German LinuxTag e.V. (they organize the annual LinuxTag). The latter was victious and SCO had to pay 10kâ,¬ for refusing to remove statements about Linux using stolen code from their homepage.

SCO posted stuff about Linux programmers stealing from them? XD
About Linux infringing their copyright. In Germany, SCO can not repeat this statement publically until they actually prove stuff.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 14, 2007, 12:16:25 PM
Right now I'm being extra un-focus-y, O__o

C-Chan said he'd like to see my rendition of Apple II-tan, and I'd like to draw her in a pic w/ Apple I-sama and maybe even Lisa. I was thinking, either Apple I-sama holding a young Apple II-tan in outstretched arms (Sorta like the Lion King, XD), reaching for an apple on a tree. Or maybe Apple I-sama holding Lisa up, while a more teenage Apple II-tan watches.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on May 14, 2007, 12:37:58 PM
Wow! there's a lot of things here that I really missed!

Leopard-tan: I like how you turned her away from a common osx wildcat to a normal girl! Her dress especially her lower outfits and the skirt looks really good...and a nice way to make a background though.

Copland-tan: THAT is a Copland!!! HOT! Very nice work! I loved how you drew her face and have a pink hair! Way to go!  ;019

Amiga and 2.0; Given their sad moment to each other was a nice way to portrait a slice of their history in which you supported a simple analysis. Good one :)

Puppylinux-tan was good too. Imagine her wandering around with YDL-tan!


It's really good to see people like you who's willing to gave a chance of spotlight for those OS-tans that were not in the mainstream just like what Aurora, C-chan and to others doing the same thing.

Kepp it up!  ;019
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 14, 2007, 01:53:29 PM
*sighs*

Almost done,... damn, you guys post too fast for this old pig....  X___x

QuoteNothin' like crazy fighting NT-san...

Aa sou.... never saw that one.... obviously got lost in all that Group shuffle.  ^__^
But you see my point now, ne?  That demure NT-tan look is a trap!  Behind that is clearly a psycho, the likes of which could rival 95-tan herself!  ^0^

QuoteHeehee...I consider the Unixians/Linuxians using our state motto as their motto of sorts a great honor to NH!
*Lightbulb pops on* I just thought of what would be a great license plate:

Live freeze and die

WIN ME

*grabs phrase protectivelY*

MINE!!! ALL MINE!!!  I SAW IT FIRST!!!!  ^V^

*ponders how much money he could make plagiarizing off Bella's great idea*  ^___^

QuoteI thought, "I'm so comfortable with PictureIt!, I should try something else." Plus, it was practically a crime that PS was just sitting there while I was using a half-rate program  

Just comes to show you that you can shine on any program you're comfortable with.  Wait until you're fully comfortably with PS and I'll hook you up with another very nice, neat little program (that's also free.  ^__^)

QuoteGosh, my head is spinning w/ these XPM(C)E designs. First, I heard the rather heavy blonde was XPMCE (Actually, I like her design, probably my favorite XPMCE), then I heard she was WMP-tan, then I heard guitar case girl was WMP-tan, and now I hear XPME is a cross between Linspire-tan and ME-tan...  Imagine how I feel about the 1,000,000s of Vistans  

Probably like me,... numb and dumb.  ^__^
"Another Vistan?  You know what else is new?  The sun rose in the east this morning and a bear crapped in the woods.".  -v-

That's kinda why I find works such as yours very refreshing.  ^.^

Quote*Darn yooooou M$!* I love this scene too  And the BG was done in PS.

In fairness, IBM was equally at fault if not more so (since M$ was still just a fledgling company).
I'm still convinced the two were in cohoots, since IBM made a killing with the hardware sales (at least for a while).

QuoteI'd think the Macs would be the celebs...(the incredible use of Macs in movies/TV/music/etc...)

Oh right, don't know why that one slipped.  Probably cause I still have the Macs in mind as "old moneY", although in reality the old school Unices are the true tycoons of old (like the Carnegies and the Rockefellers).  The Wintels are definitely new and powerful money, and Macs the posh celebrities (well, some of them anyway).  ^___^

QuotePoor Miggy :..( Why can't she just have peace!

Cause life's not fair..... ;___;

*C-chan weeps*  ;^0^;

QuoteI saw a couple of BeOS-tans last week, as well as a mech-suit Solaris-tan...though, I can't read Japanese so I don't know what the reception was  

Ooh,... if you can post that mech-suit Solaris-tan, I'd be indebted to you. Solaris-tan is a powerful system and deserving of a very cool battle suit (especially now that she's on the road to truly rival the Linuces), since up until now she's only been drawn in civilian clothing.  

QuoteShe's the delightful little apple picker, right? Perhaps I'll do a pic of her and older sis... *FOCUS!!!*

She's a farmer and fruit picker now, but was quite the revolutionary in her day.  ^.^

Sorry about the kerchief, though,... underneath that is some very nice hair done in two long pigtails.  -v-

QuoteWell, if I can *focus,* I'll color it. I suppose I'll do Linux-sama (I do think she is a -sama!) sorta as a cross between Juzo-kun's (w/brown hair) and the more accepted version (Blue/purple eyes). VMS-sama will probably have light blue hair and blue eyes.

As for a VMS-san/NT pact...oohoohoo...

I did the same with Linux-sama, except I went with the hair/eyes/helmet of the accepted version and the uniform of Juzo-kun's.

Oh, and you can see that you and VMS-san have a lot in common... for all their faults and all your doubts, both of you still want the Windows-tans to survive.  That can definitely be turned into some very epic storytelling.  ^__^

QuoteI was kinda lazy so I only did half...XD...But I think it's an interesting look. I'm disappointed the unreleased Windows-tans (like their unreleased Mac-tan counterparts) have so little character. We need to see more Neptune-tan and Odyssey-tan!

Ditto.  ^^
And that Odyssey pic is wonderful,... very mysterious and effective use of eerie lighting elements.  The right wing especially has gorgeous lighting, and gives her an almost angelic appearance.  ^v^

QuoteMakes me wish I could draw like that ^.^

*cough cough*  *fumbles with paper fan*  Have you forgotten Newton-chan #2?  Technically speaking, you already drew a pic with dynamic lighting, unless you want it more dramatic (that can be arranged, ya know).  -v-

QuoteDon't forget the suitcase full of proof, which somehow got lost

There you go, the Great Penguin God has arrived with information galore!!!  ^v^

QuoteI thought Apache was a program :?

FYI, there is an actual living breathing Apache-tan floating around on the net.  ^___^

QuoteAbout Linux infringing their copyright. In Germany, SCO can not repeat this statement publically until they actually prove stuff.

I'm jealous.....  '___'

QuoteRight now I'm being extra un-focus-y, O__o

C-Chan said he'd like to see my rendition of Apple II-tan, and I'd like to draw her in a pic w/ Apple I-sama and maybe even Lisa. I was thinking, either Apple I-sama holding a young Apple II-tan in outstretched arms (Sorta like the Lion King, XD), reaching for an apple on a tree. Or maybe Apple I-sama holding Lisa up, while a more teenage Apple II-tan watches.

Personally I'd choose #1, since I can't picture II-chan as anything other than a child-type.  But of course, you're free to draw whatever does justice to your supreme fashion sense.  ^.^

QuoteIt's really good to see people like you who's willing to gave a chance of spotlight for those OS-tans that were not in the mainstream just like what Aurora, C-chan and to others doing the same thing.

Thank you Alfamille.  ^__^
In fairness, I think Nijiura.com has also tried doing the same thing, which I suppose would explain why they too are not particularly well-liked among the purists.  -.-

If only we could unite our efforts... after all, it wasn't hard for anyone here drawing Viru-tan.  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 14, 2007, 10:46:20 PM
QuoteLeopard-tan: I like how you turned her away from a common osx wildcat to a normal girl! Her dress especially her lower outfits and the skirt looks really good...and a nice way to make a background though.

Thank you, Alfamille! She's based on Aurora Borealis' rendition, with a little bit of C-Chan's thrown in. Great character---we need to see more of her! (Why do I say this after every response? XD)

QuoteCopland-tan: THAT is a Copland!!! HOT! Very nice work! I loved how you drew her face and have a pink hair! Way to go!
I like the defunct OS-tans...what stories do they have about being betrayed/abandoned by their own companies? (We need to see...I'm lazy...WNTSMOThem!)

QuoteAmiga and 2.0; Given their sad moment to each other was a nice way to portrait a slice of their history in which you supported a simple analysis. Good one

I love Miggy, and 2.0-chan is a beautiful, sweet character.

QuotePuppylinux-tan was good too. Imagine her wandering around with YDL-tan!

YDL-tan, and Inu-T, of course! (Maybe even Firefox-ko...?)

QuoteIt's really good to see people like you who's willing to gave a chance of spotlight for those OS-tans that were not in the mainstream just like what Aurora, C-chan and to others doing the same thing.

WNTSMOT!!! Fanart is fun and all (see: Homeko and Saseko!), but I love to work on designs for lesser (or un)-known OS-tans. Some of these girls have the most interesting history...

QuoteAa sou.... never saw that one.... obviously got lost in all that Group shuffle. ^__^
But you see my point now, ne? That demure NT-tan look is a trap! Behind that is clearly a psycho, the likes of which could rival 95-tan herself! ^0^

My OS's mommy is a crazy psycho! :D

Quote*grabs phrase protectivelY*

MINE!!! ALL MINE!!! I SAW IT FIRST!!!! ^V^

*ponders how much money he could make plagiarizing off Bella's great idea* ^___^

Don't touch that saying! Or I'll get NT-san after you XD

QuoteJust comes to show you that you can shine on any program you're comfortable with. Wait until you're fully comfortably with PS and I'll hook you up with another very nice, neat little program (that's also free. ^__^)

It might be a while before I master the intricacies of PS (Ooooohh...layer effects....)  

QuoteProbably like me,... numb and dumb. ^__^
"Another Vistan? You know what else is new? The sun rose in the east this morning and a bear crapped in the woods.". -v-

That's kinda why I find works such as yours very refreshing. ^.^

I really hope that there's a Vistan for each Vista release, IE silver haired girl as Home premium, etc...makes sense...

QuoteOh right, don't know why that one slipped. Probably cause I still have the Macs in mind as "old moneY", although in reality the old school Unices are the true tycoons of old (like the Carnegies and the Rockefellers). The Wintels are definitely new and powerful money, and Macs the posh celebrities (well, some of them anyway). ^___^

I'd see the Macs as the old money, then they lost all their money for a while, then they made it back (as the OS X's) with a posh and celeb vengeance XD

QuoteOoh,... if you can post that mech-suit Solaris-tan, I'd be indebted to you. Solaris-tan is a powerful system and deserving of a very cool battle suit (especially now that she's on the road to truly rival the Linuces), since up until now she's only been drawn in civilian clothing.

It was sort of a chibi mech suit...just a little bit of her head showing, I wouldn't even know what is was if there wasn't "Solaris" on it...

QuoteOh, and you can see that you and VMS-san have a lot in common... for all their faults and all your doubts, both of you still want the Windows-tans to survive. That can definitely be turned into some very epic storytelling. ^__^

Long live the Windows-tans! (...even if they do need a reality check...by the name of Linux, I'm afraid ;) ) Seriously, you callin' me a psycho? lol

QuoteDitto. ^^
And that Odyssey pic is wonderful,... very mysterious and effective use of eerie lighting elements. The right wing especially has gorgeous lighting, and gives her an almost angelic appearance. ^v^

I wanted to make her look kind of surreal...makes me wonder where her and Neptune-tan are now...lol

QuoteFYI, there is an actual living breathing Apache-tan floating around on the net. ^___^

I'll find Mech Solaris-tan if you find Apache-tan!

QuotePersonally I'd choose #1, since I can't picture II-chan as anything other than a child-type. But of course, you're free to draw whatever does justice to your supreme fashion sense. ^.^

I was thinking the child would be quite small...almost toddler age. I know Apple I-sama is passed away now :..( but I suppose she would have been around to see Lisa...?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 15, 2007, 02:21:49 PM
Yo Bella!  Sorry for saving you for last (again)!  ^^'

But in order for me NOT to issue out another embarrassing C-chan Raincheckâ,,¢, how about I just use my search for that Apache-tan as an excuse?  ^____^'

*runs off, pretending to search diligently*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 15, 2007, 06:56:02 PM
Who will win? The kickass, psycho, sorta-kinda-Unix-y-like ( http://osdata.com/oses/vms.htm ) momma of NT-san? Or the young but powerful Linux-sama, who has an army of daughters and granddaughters willing to fight for her (Except for Ubuntu-tan...I don't see her as a "killer" type...)

VMS-sama vs. Linux-sama:



The larger URL pic (click if you want to see better detail, both of the finer points and the mess-ups I made XD)

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/CopyofVMSvLin-1.png
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 17, 2007, 12:44:36 AM
*drools plentifully*

Awww, I want,... gimme gimme.........  @v@

*shakes head back into consciousness*

Oh right, Apache-tan!  ^___^

*darts off*

Added after 11 hours 3 minutes:

*returns defeated*

Shoot, and I could've sworn it was at the gallery.  Now I wish I had saved it myself, I wonder why I didn't?  '__'

.........

Oh right, cause I didn't like it.  ^^;
In any event, that Apache-tan is long dead and buried from Waka AND Nijiura.com where I originaly saw it, so methinks I'm screw-ed.  -.-

As compensation, here's a picture I'm sure you'll love.  ^__^



QuoteGreat character---we need to see more of her! (Why do I say this after every response? XD)

Cause.............. we don't see enough of these characters?  ^v^;
For example, I like to see more of Viru-tan, but in the grand scheme of things she's still a rare character.  So it's nice to see wonderful stuff like this emerge slowly but surely:

http://ostan-collections.net/annex/Images/1179142460566.jpg

[whispering]  GO!  VIRU-TAN!!  ^__^'

QuoteIt might be a while before I master the intricacies of PS (Ooooohh...layer effects....)

Don't forget to thank Miggy-san for that.  Some of the earliest commercial paint programs w/ layering appeared on the Amiga.  Definitely an indispensable feature of any modern art program.  ^__^

QuoteI really hope that there's a Vistan for each Vista release, IE silver haired girl as Home premium, etc...makes sense...

Everything makes sense in comparison to obscure screw references and Dr Seuss color motifs.... -.-;

QuoteI'd see the Macs as the old money, then they lost all their money for a while, then they made it back (as the OS X's) with a posh and celeb vengeance XD

Except for Pu-chan,... she's so sweet and innocent, just her cuteness is enough to conquer the market.  ^____^

....

Or her Puma-chan Beam............ or that screaming bit.....  *mumbles more obscure references*  ^^;

QuoteSeriously, you callin' me a psycho? lol

*gulps*

Ummm........... no......  course not.........  ^^;
You, er, I mean SHE's just....................... chemically...................... "imbalanced"..............  ^___^;

QuoteI'll find Mech Solaris-tan if you find Apache-tan!

GYAAH!!  XvX

*collapses*

QuoteI was thinking the child would be quite small...almost toddler age. I know Apple I-sama is passed away now :..( but I suppose she would have been around to see Lisa...?

I leave that up to your artistic license.  Under my old backstory, it's just I and II, nothing more and even then II-chan couldn't get to kow her for very long.  (Remember that only about 200 or so Apple I units were ever produced.)

QuoteWho will win? The kickass, psycho, sorta-kinda-Unix-y-like ( http://osdata.com/oses/vms.htm ) momma of NT-san? Or the young but powerful Linux-sama, who has an army of daughters and granddaughters willing to fight for her (Except for Ubuntu-tan...I don't see her as a "killer" type...)

VMS-sama vs. Linux-sama:

Well you know my thoughts on this from before, so no sense in reiterating it.  Poor VMS-san, but certainly the whole secret Windows angle does lend a sense of drama to the scene,... otherwise, it would just be a fight between a powerful somebody versus an old has-been.  -v-

I like some of the features you added to Linux-san' clothing (especially the boots), and the red cape is so elegantly done that could easily represent Beryl going forward.  ^__^
Admittedly, though the lighting elements are good on them, the helmet and spear do strike me as just a tad weak-looking.  

VMS-san thogh is gorgeous through and through, and her suit just screams Matrix right at me (minus the crappy ending).  The kickass clothing (and boots), plus the intimidating weaponry, plus the almost shark-like scowl on her face, PLUS the very familiar flowing hair style and color,.....

All that combined helps redefine the phrase "Hot Mama".  ^____^

I like it so much, as you saw I even immortalized it here.... ^.^

http://ostan-collections.net/post-27700.html#27700
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 17, 2007, 10:02:16 PM
QuoteShoot, and I could've sworn it was at the gallery. Now I wish I had saved it myself, I wonder why I didn't? '__'

.........

Oh right, cause I didn't like it. ^^;
In any event, that Apache-tan is long dead and buried from Waka AND Nijiura.com where I originaly saw it, so methinks I'm screw-ed. -.-

Same here with Solaris-tan. I assure you it's no loss :\

QuoteAs compensation, here's a picture I'm sure you'll love. ^__^

Awwwww!!! That pic is too sweet! Already faved by me! (though for someone (NT-tan) who's apparently quite a fighter, she sure does a good job of hiding it in moments like these ^_^ )

QuoteCause.............. we don't see enough of these characters? ^v^;
For example, I like to see more of Viru-tan, but in the grand scheme of things she's still a rare character. So it's nice to see wonderful stuff like this emerge slowly but surely:

http://ostan-collections.net/annex/Images/1179142460566.jpg

[whispering] GO! VIRU-TAN!! ^__^'

I'm not sure who to cheer on either. I guess Vistan, cause she's standing up for all our poor, virus-prone Wndows-tans!

QuoteDon't forget to thank Miggy-san for that. Some of the earliest commercial paint programs w/ layering appeared on the Amiga. Definitely an indispensable feature of any modern art program. ^__^

Thanks Miggy! *waves*

QuoteEverything makes sense in comparison to obscure screw references and Dr Seuss color motifs.... -.-;

What is up with the screw comparison? Is it because M$ "screwed" up with Vista? Screwed the consumers? Screwed XP over? :..(

Quote*gulps*

Ummm........... no...... course not......... ^^;
You, er, I mean SHE's just....................... chemically...................... "imbalanced".............. ^___^;

WHO TOLD YOU ABOUT MY...you kidder...CHEMICAL IMBALANCE...Buhahaha!!!!

QuoteI leave that up to your artistic license. Under my old backstory, it's just I and II, nothing more and even then II-chan couldn't get to kow her for very long. (Remember that only about 200 or so Apple I units were ever produced.)

That story would work well, as the child (as stated before) will be quite young.

QuoteI like some of the features you added to Linux-san' clothing (especially the boots), and the red cape is so elegantly done that could easily represent Beryl going forward. ^__^
Admittedly, though the lighting elements are good on them, the helmet and spear do strike me as just a tad weak-looking.

Thanks! I wasn't incredibly pleased with the spear, either...I don't really think that would be her full battle suit, perhaps just her day to day wear (or some other excuse, XD...I really love Juzo-kun's outfit :D )

QuoteVMS-san thogh is gorgeous through and through, and her suit just screams Matrix right at me (minus the crappy ending). The kickass clothing (and boots), plus the intimidating weaponry, plus the almost shark-like scowl on her face, PLUS the very familiar flowing hair style and color,.....

Heehee, the Matrix trilogy are some of my favorite sci-fi movies (as you said, minus the crappy ending [3rd movie] XD). I didn't really intend for her to look Matrix-ish, but she ended up that way. Guess it's good for a renegade fighter, eh?

QuoteI like it so much, as you saw I even immortalized it here.... ^.^

http://ostan-collections.net/post-27700.html#27700

With Beryl, now Linux-sama has to win ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on May 17, 2007, 11:29:33 PM
Quote from: "Bella"Who will win? The kickass, psycho, sorta-kinda-Unix-y-like ( http://osdata.com/oses/vms.htm ) momma of NT-san? Or the young but powerful Linux-sama, who has an army of daughters and granddaughters willing to fight for her (Except for Ubuntu-tan...I don't see her as a "killer" type...)

VMS-sama vs. Linux-sama:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/CopyofVMSvLin.png
I think Linux-tan definitely will win! Just because she already has an upper hand in the picture and, well, Where is the VMS now?

Great picture! I love Linux-tan fighting!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 18, 2007, 10:06:49 PM
QuoteI think Linux-tan definitely will win! Just because she already has an upper hand in the picture and, well, Where is the VMS now?

Don't be so sure...VMS-sama is in a prime position to trip up Linux-sama...Plus, she has a very long legacy of fighting behind her.

Although, as I said before, Linux-sama, though young, has had a lot of battle training. Plus she has many daughters who would be more than willing to help out. Maybe NT-san would help her mother, if only she knew her!

QuoteGreat picture! I love Linux-tan fighting!

I'm surprised we haven't seen more. Just Juzo-kun's Linux-sama vs. XP-kun, if I'm correct...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 20, 2007, 08:10:02 PM
Sorry I'm late.  ^__^

QuoteSame here with Solaris-tan. I assure you it's no loss :\

*pouts*  Oh well.  -v-
But I'll probably be interested again once Solaris gets back to being a cool operating system.  ^__^

QuoteAwwwww!!! That pic is too sweet! Already faved by me! (though for someone (NT-tan) who's apparently quite a fighter, she sure does a good job of hiding it in moments like these  )

I agree, but then that's been long codified in Anime.

"All sweet demure women are warrior women in disguise."  ^.^

QuoteI'm not sure who to cheer on either. I guess Vistan, cause she's standing up for all our poor, virus-prone Wndows-tans!

Virutan for me, cause there's only one design.  I have no room in my heart for 1,342,436 designs.....  ^___^;

QuoteWhat is up with the screw comparison? Is it because M$ "screwed" up with Vista? Screwed the consumers? Screwed XP over? :..(

Well that Vistan's design has been around forever, so at the time they probably wouldn't have known that Vista Final would've been screwy.  As for it's origin, it's been a matter of huge discussion here and elsewhere, but to put it simply it's based entirely off a pun of the word "vis".  

In retrospect, given how well Vista is doing, I guess it is better to support a design that's not particularly endearing.  ^.^;

QuoteThanks! I wasn't incredibly pleased with the spear, either...I don't really think that would be her full battle suit, perhaps just her day to day wear (or some other excuse, XD...I really love Juzo-kun's outfit  )

I'm all for changing Linux-sama's design a little.  
All the Windows-tans do it, so what's good for the goose you know....  ^v^

Even though this one was meant as an alternative design, given the similarity of the eyes and hair one could say this is Linux-sama in her evening wear.  ^___^



Hubba hubba, and stuff.  ^o^

QuoteHeehee, the Matrix trilogy are some of my favorite sci-fi movies (as you said, minus the crappy ending [3rd movie] XD). I didn't really intend for her to look Matrix-ish, but she ended up that way. Guess it's good for a renegade fighter, eh?

Naturally naturally... ^__^
One thing I figure is that she'd want to keep her identity hidden from the Windows-tans, so at least in their presence she would wear on a mask or face cover or scarf.  And of course it would have to be kick-ass, to go with her Matrix-ish uniform.  

QuoteWith Beryl, now Linux-sama has to win

Yep,... Linux-sama already has the tools to take on the past, but now it can be said she's prepared for the future.  ^___^

QuoteDon't be so sure...VMS-sama is in a prime position to trip up Linux-sama...Plus, she has a very long legacy of fighting behind her.

Although, as I said before, Linux-sama, though young, has had a lot of battle training. Plus she has many daughters who would be more than willing to help out. Maybe NT-san would help her mother, if only she knew her!

Poor VMS-tan is really outgunned,... ;v;

To add insult to injury, if it can be said (not inaccurately) that Linux is a Unix successor, then theoretically speaking Linux-san has a longer legacy behind her.  ^.^

QuoteI'm surprised we haven't seen more. Just Juzo-kun's Linux-sama vs. XP-kun, if I'm correct...

She's the only person outside of our group who's cared enough to draw Linux-tans.  '__'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 20, 2007, 09:57:34 PM


"I'm not fooled!"
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on May 20, 2007, 10:00:21 PM
BWAHAHAHA! Tiger-tan is not fooled by Viru-tan's cuteness! Also I like your take on Tiger-tan with her new outfit! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on May 20, 2007, 10:19:17 PM
Now that's what I'm talking about! Way to go Bella-sama!
I especially like Tiger-tan's choker. It's funny, but right before I saw your pic, I was examining my Final Cut box, which also bears a chrome apple.

Great work! ^v^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 20, 2007, 10:33:05 PM
QuoteNow that's what I'm talking about! Way to go Bella-sama!
I especially like Tiger-tan's choker. It's funny, but right before I saw your pic, I was examining my Final Cut box, which also bears a chrome apple.

Great work! ^v^

Thanks! I usually try to tastefully include their OS symbol somehow. And chrome apple is the symbol for Mac, if I am correct...

QuoteBWAHAHAHA! Tiger-tan is not fooled by Viru-tan's cuteness! Also I like your take on Tiger-tan with her new outfit!

Thanks Aurora! That's what makes those Mac girls smart...they don't fall for those adorable, cuddly viruses like my Windows-tans do XD

As for the outfit, I like doing different designs. I tried to keep it similar to the common version (which is very cute!).

If you look closely, though, you can see how I got distracted with the shadowing. *Must focus!*

Quote*pouts* Oh well. -v-
But I'll probably be interested again once Solaris gets back to being a cool operating system. ^__^

What isn't cool about a high end server...?

QuoteVirutan for me, cause there's only one design. I have no room in my heart for 1,342,436 designs..... ^___^;

Oi...just thinking about the 1,342,436 designs gives me a waawaa...

QuoteWell that Vistan's design has been around forever, so at the time they probably wouldn't have known that Vista Final would've been screwy. As for it's origin, it's been a matter of huge discussion here and elsewhere, but to put it simply it's based entirely off a pun of the word "vis".

In retrospect, given how well Vista is doing, I guess it is better to support a design that's not particularly endearing. ^.^;

I like that design, to be honest. It's the only one that seems to have any real widespread fan support...though the Nijura one (like pictured in the Viru-tan v. Vistan pic) seems to be catching on...

QuoteI'm all for changing Linux-sama's design a little.
All the Windows-tans do it, so what's good for the goose you know.... ^v^

Even though this one was meant as an alternative design, given the similarity of the eyes and hair one could say this is Linux-sama in her evening wear. ^___^

That's a Linux-sama the fanboys could admire ;) I'd like to draw a dressed-up Linux-sama...maybe just a little less....skimpy XD

Her hair does look quite a bit darker in that pic, but I guess even the OS-tans sometimes dye their hair ;) (which might explain some of the red and blonde haired Sasekos)

QuoteNaturally naturally... ^__^
One thing I figure is that she'd want to keep her identity hidden from the Windows-tans, so at least in their presence she would wear on a mask or face cover or scarf. And of course it would have to be kick-ass, to go with her Matrix-ish uniform.

Mask, eh?...am I thinking...V for VMS? Heehee...


QuotePoor VMS-tan is really outgunned,... ;v;
To add insult to injury, if it can be said (not inaccurately) that Linux is a Unix successor, then theoretically speaking Linux-san has a longer legacy behind her. ^.^

:..( *There's always your daughters and granddaughters, VMS-sama!* I'm sure NT-san, 2k-tan, Saseko and, *glup*, Homeko would be a frightening bunch to meet when angry O___O
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 21, 2007, 09:05:37 PM
*GASPS in AWE*  @o@

Quote"I'm not fooled!"

VIRU-TAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^
I had a feeling a Bella-sized version was coming!!  ^__^

(And is it any coincidence that she and Tiger-sama bear a strange resemblance...? @o@)

In any event, with Viru-chan you were pretty faithful to the Nijiura version, so nothing much to say here except that she's both cute and dynamite.  She can't infect Tiger-san, so it almost looks like she's begging to be her friend at least.  ^.^
(Pu-chan would probably be fooled.... ^v^')

Tiger-sama, though, is drop-dead gorgeous.  ^v^

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Oh right... ^__^

*drops dead*

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The clothing is different, but works just the same is bound to turn more than a fair share of male heads (plus some female ones too.... -v-).  This time, though, it's the hair that I really admire in this picture... not sure what you're doing right as far as curves, wisps and bangs, but by golly keep doing it!  Fantastic work all around,... nothing less from Bella-san!  ^v^

*keeps typing*

Added after 20 minutes:

QuoteThanks! I usually try to tastefully include their OS symbol somehow. And chrome apple is the symbol for Mac, if I am correct...

Now it is anyway.  Used to be that rainbow apple.  ^__^

QuoteThanks Aurora! That's what makes those Mac girls smart...they don't fall for those adorable, cuddly viruses like my Windows-tans do XD

As for the outfit, I like doing different designs. I tried to keep it similar to the common version (which is very cute!).

If you look closely, though, you can see how I got distracted with the shadowing. *Must focus!*

Well in fairness, we could also say they're too petit bourgeois to mingle with common Windows viruses... fufufu..... ^.^
(except for Pu-chan naturally -- Pu-chan loves everyone and everyone loves Pu-chan !  Praise the Power of Pu!  ^v^)

They say love blinds, so I can't see any problems with the shading.  Well, maybe that it's only on the clothes and not on the skin, but that's not much of an issue really.  -v-

QuoteWhat isn't cool about a high end server...?

Probably that there are a million other high end servers already.  -v-'
Don't get me wrong, Solaris is pretty powerful and has its bright sides.  But since it is proprietary, development on it has stagnated for several years now, to the point where it can barely best Linux in any market nowadays (especially when it requires monster hardware to run on).  OpenSolaris won't work either, since at the moment it's a fairly carrot-on-a-stick relationship.  -v-'

That's why it's very important to follow new developments with Ian Murdock's hiring,... it may take a while, but Solaris might have a small chance of pulling itself back on the limelight.  ^__^

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2127276,00.asp

QuoteI like that design, to be honest. It's the only one that seems to have any real widespread fan support...though the Nijura one (like pictured in the Viru-tan v. Vistan pic) seems to be catching on...

The Nijiura design, in my opinion, is leaps and bounds ahead of the "official" one.  But like I said, wouldn't want to trash-talk that beauty, so let the Screwy Screw Girl reign!!  Mwahaha!!  ^v^

...

Oh, and the androgynous ninja girl thingy too.... -v-

QuoteThat's a Linux-sama the fanboys could admire  I'd like to draw a dressed-up Linux-sama...maybe just a little less....skimpy XD

Her hair does look quite a bit darker in that pic, but I guess even the OS-tans sometimes dye their hair (which might explain some of the red and blonde haired Sasekos)

Yep.  But you think that hair is darker?  '__'
I dunno, seems about right to me.  ^__^
Besides, I've seen Linux-sama's hair alternate from purple (the color I support) to blue to gray and yes even brown (Juzo-kun).  So I'd say not to worry, dear Bella-san.  ^___^

QuoteMask, eh?...am I thinking...V for VMS? Heehee...

Haha!!!  That's clever!  ^__^
Well, VMS-san would fit the part, so why not?  ^.^

Quote:..( *There's always your daughters and granddaughters, VMS-sama!* I'm sure NT-san, 2k-tan, Saseko and, *glup*, Homeko would be a frightening bunch to meet when angry O___O

Don't forget Saba and Moseko.  ^__^

But yeah, the prospect of a rampaging, nose-bleeding, Yaoi-tossing, green-haired pervert gone wild certainly zaps the fighting mood right out of me....  ^__________^;

Then again, I forgot to mention.....  -v-
Even if VMS-san is not as prolific as Unix-sama or Linux-sama (damn, those girls breed like bunnies!) and doesn't have much in the way of descendants, she still has her trusty pets....  ^.^'

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 21, 2007, 09:44:32 PM
QuoteIn any event, with Viru-chan you were pretty faithful to the Nijiura version, so nothing much to say here except that she's both cute and dynamite. She can't infect Tiger-san, so it almost looks like she's begging to be her friend at least. ^.^
(Pu-chan would probably be fooled.... ^v^')

That's what Viru-tan does...she comes off looking like an adorable, friendly, lets say, screensaver, and the next thing you know...or wait, that's my experience XD She's trying to warm up to Tiger-san, but little does she know she's up against top-notch offensive Unix architecture!
**Starts thinking...OS-tan mediphors...**  
I guess Windows-tans would be defensive, cause they're susceptible to viruses but can fend them off with the help of their company, and 3rd-party defenders. Macs and Unixes would be offensive, using smarts and avoidance to keep out of trouble. Would Linuxes be mostly offensive/with some defensive measures, because can't Linuxes catch *a few* viruses?

QuoteTiger-sama, though, is drop-dead gorgeous. ^v^

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Oh right... ^__^

*drops dead*

,
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The clothing is different, but works just the same is bound to turn more than a fair share of male heads (plus some female ones too.... -v-). This time, though, it's the hair that I really admire in this picture... not sure what you're doing right as far as curves, wisps and bangs, but by golly keep doing it! Fantastic work all around,... nothing less from Bella-san! ^v^

Thanks! I tried to go all-out with her hair!

QuoteNow it is anyway. Used to be that rainbow apple. ^__^

Rainbow apple first, then up until OS X "Puma" wasn't it the smiling Mac face?

QuoteThey say love blinds, so I can't see any problems with the shading. Well, maybe that it's only on the clothes and not on the skin, but that's not much of an issue really. -v-

My thoughts exactly ;)

QuoteThe Nijiura design, in my opinion, is leaps and bounds ahead of the "official" one. But like I said, wouldn't want to trash-talk that beauty, so let the Screwy Screw Girl reign!! Mwahaha!! ^v^

...

Oh, and the androgynous ninja girl thingy too.... -v-

I think Nijura Vistan would be best as ultimate, and "Screwy" Vistan should be home premium...

No idea about ninja boy/girl/it, perhaps home basic?

QuoteHaha!!! That's clever! ^__^
Well, VMS-san would fit the part, so why not? ^.^

I just want to know what's up with the Wachowski Brothers movies/VMS-sama parallels XD

QuoteDon't forget Saba and Moseko. ^__^

Bah, who's gonna be afraid of a fish-person and an airhead ^_^

QuoteBut yeah, the prospect of a rampaging, nose-bleeding, Yaoi-tossing, green-haired pervert gone wild certainly zaps the fighting mood right out of me.... ^__________^;

That's my rampaging, nose-bleeding, Yaoi-tossing, green-haired pervert your talking about, lol  o_o

QuoteThen again, I forgot to mention..... -v-
Even if VMS-san is not as prolific as Unix-sama or Linux-sama (damn, those girls breed like bunnies!) and doesn't have much in the way of descendants, she still has her trusty pets.... ^.^'

Maybe Saba-tan doesn't help Grandma because she's afraid of being eaten by her "pets" XD

And I stand by my ideas VMS-sama should have silver hair in her older age (due to the silver shark mascot) ;)

Random thoughts:

I wonder if the Mac-tans are like the fashionistas and trendsetters of the OS-tan world? Because, at least if you listen to the anti-Vista (or realist from some POV) folks, M$ took a lot of "inspiration" from OS X (I don't see it, BTW), when designing Vista's look. That would make for a good comic...

Hmmm....after watching a marathon until the wee hours of the night, I started thinking about doing an OS-tan Heroes spoof...featuring Leopard-tan (as Hiro)...I wonder who would be the OS-tan equivalent of the Cheerleader, though, XD
Or maybe something with several interesting OS-tans with "abilities" similar to those of the characters on the show...a split-personality (NT-san? Sweet mother/psycho), an indestructible (OS/2?), a mind reader, etc...

Does this make any sense to anyone? XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 23, 2007, 11:15:58 PM
Eeep.... where'd this come from?! @__@

Sorry, didn't realize you posted all this,... my bad... bad piggy.... ^__^;

I'll reply the next chance I get, promise.  ^__^

I'd do it now, but currently in the process of helping a friend: A) repair his Windows XP, B) set up his Mac OSX Tiger-san, and C) showcase the PCLinuxOS LiveCD.... ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on May 24, 2007, 12:15:42 AM
QuoteRainbow apple first, then up until OS X "Puma" wasn't it the smiling Mac face?

Nope, never was. The smiling Mac has been, and still is used to represent the finder, the graphical representation of the computer's file system. This (http://yui.interhosted.com/images/BBS/Apple_first_logo.png) was apples original logo, until about 1976 at which point it became the much better known Rainbow Apple (http://yui.interhosted.com/images/BBS/Rainbow_Apple.png). Then in the year 1999, around the time Steve Jobs came back, apple switched to it's current Chrome Scheme (http://yui.interhosted.com/images/BBS/Apple-logo.png)

QuoteI wonder if the Mac-tans are like the fashionistas and trendsetters of the OS-tan world? Because, at least if you listen to the anti-Vista (or realist from some POV) folks, M$ took a lot of "inspiration" from OS X (I don't see it, BTW), when designing Vista's look.

a) Not just anti-Vista people say this
b) If you can't see it, try virtualizing Vista on a Mac, and then place Finder next to Windows Explorer. The resemblance is uncanny.
c) While sure, Apple Zealots would love to give all the credit to their favorite company, Apple's not the only one M$ is grabbing "Inspiration" from. Unfortunately, all the little Opensource projects don't get the credit they deserve because they're more of a conglomeration.

QuoteDoes this make any sense to anyone? XD

It probably would if I had seen Heroes, but judging from implicit data, I think it would be a great idea!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on May 24, 2007, 04:11:37 AM
Quote from: "Tsubashi"
a) Not just anti-Vista people say this
b) If you can't see it, try virtualizing Vista on a Mac, and then place Finder next to Windows Explorer. The resemblance is uncanny.
c) While sure, Apple Zealots would love to give all the credit to their favorite company, Apple's not the only one M$ is grabbing "Inspiration" from. Unfortunately, all the little Opensource projects don't get the credit they deserve because they're more of a conglomeration.

When I first saw Vista, I thought it was OpenSuSE. it really looks like a KDE, which was stripped of its good things (Konqueror, k3b) and uglyfied by the color-scheme and desktop-background.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 24, 2007, 10:36:11 PM
QuoteNope, never was. The smiling Mac has been, and still is used to represent the finder, the graphical representation of the computer's file system. This was apples original logo, until about 1976 at which point it became the much better known Rainbow Apple. Then in the year 1999, around the time Steve Jobs came back, apple switched to it's current Chrome Scheme

I didn't know that! I always associated the rainbow Apple as the company logo, with the Mac face as the OS logo (until they changed it to the chrome Apple).

Quotea) Not just anti-Vista people say this
b) If you can't see it, try virtualizing Vista on a Mac, and then place Finder next to Windows Explorer. The resemblance is uncanny.
c) While sure, Apple Zealots would love to give all the credit to their favorite company, Apple's not the only one M$ is grabbing "Inspiration" from. Unfortunately, all the little Opensource projects don't get the credit they deserve because they're more of a conglomeration.

*Or realist* ;)

I can see some similarities, (this link points out some of them: http://ic1.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/096/6/8/Windows_Vista___a_k_a__Tiger_by_cerebral_animations.swf ).
A lot (especially the first several) are quite uncanny!
Some, like the mail, movie, backup programs, and Media Center/Front Row similarities, I think are pretty weak arguments since they've been around in Windows for years.

But, why does anyone expect anything else from Microsoft? Let's face it, they've never really been on the cutting edge of much (except, strangely enough, tablet PCs, but that's a whole other topic...).

QuoteIt probably would if I had seen Heroes, but judging from implicit data, I think it would be a great idea!

Parodies are pretty tricky...ones of well known books/movies/shows are quite obvious, but most of my ideas are obscure. Heroes is a fairly popular show, so I know a few people from the forums will at least get it ;)

QuoteWhen I first saw Vista, I thought it was OpenSuSE. it really looks like a KDE, which was stripped of its good things (Konqueror, k3b) and uglyfied by the color-scheme and desktop-background.

I think the Aero itself is pretty independent...*just from looking at screenshots* it doesn't strike me as incredibly similar to KDE (except for some themes I've seen), and it certainly doesn't look like Aqua...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 26, 2007, 01:10:43 AM
Lately I've been working on a couple of comics. One's called "International Incident" and it involves Macintosh-tan and 95-tan...I think you may know where this is going, heehee...

The other drawing I'm working on is about the OSs that run on x86 processors (in this case, Linux-sama, Saseko, and Solaris-tan) not wanting to be lumped together as "PCs". I don't want to give too much away ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 26, 2007, 08:10:12 PM
Here it is:



And a MUCH larger URL...Though you can see way more detail:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/IIComic-large-1.png
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on May 26, 2007, 10:13:19 PM
2K-tan to the rescue! Having 95 and (a) Mac-tan in the same room is a very bad idea! But at least Ubuntu-tan and Solaris-tan are being good girls! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 27, 2007, 01:50:16 AM
GAAAAAAAAH!!!  Gomen gomen, Bella-san.... ^^;
I left you hanging, but no more.....  ^0^

*types away furiously*

Added after 55 minutes:

Okay then, let's take it from the top.  ^__^

QuoteThat's what Viru-tan does...she comes off looking like an adorable, friendly, lets say, screensaver, and the next thing you know...or wait, that's my experience XD She's trying to warm up to Tiger-san, but little does she know she's up against top-notch offensive Unix architecture!
**Starts thinking...OS-tan mediphors...**
I guess Windows-tans would be defensive, cause they're susceptible to viruses but can fend them off with the help of their company, and 3rd-party defenders. Macs and Unixes would be offensive, using smarts and avoidance to keep out of trouble. Would Linuxes be mostly offensive/with some defensive measures, because can't Linuxes catch *a few* viruses?

Well certainly the problem with Windows-tans is that they do wait until something breaks to fix it.  Kind of like eating badly and then waiting until your cholesterol is through the roof to go on a diet, or not brushing and then waiting until cavities form to go to the dentist.  Naturally, there would be a few girls who will want to be slightly more preventative than the others, but for the most part their "culture" almost rewards bad habits.  ^^;

Macs you and I agreed are a bit on the classy side, so they eat right (or at least eat in much smaller "civilized" portions), are very strict about cleanliness, fitness and hygiene, and generally thumb their noses down at uncouth virus-prone sites.  When they get diseased they still suffer, but for the most part they unwittingly prevent transmission.

It's very important that Linuces mix and match strategies (both offensive and defensive and even retaliatory) as much as possible, as (just like with agriculture) a polyculture will always be stronger and hardier than monocultures.  The majority are not only very fit and hardy, but also amazingly well-informed and connected (if one virus is detected one second, every single Linux sister knows about it the next). Furthermore, each Linux is built up differently and manages completely different habits, so for the most part what may work on one (or some) will not work on everyone.

There are attempts to try....

http://www.securityfocus.com/brief/507

...and there is truth to the idea that virus writers would switch to harrassing Linux/Mac should they ever dominate over Windows.  But how the system is built to begin with certainly influences who devastating this threat can be.

QuoteI think Nijura Vistan would be best as ultimate, and "Screwy" Vistan should be home premium...

No idea about ninja boy/girl/it, perhaps home basic?

I'd rather she just be the clock widget or something, so we can tuck her/it away outta sight.... ^___^;

QuoteMaybe Saba-tan doesn't help Grandma because she's afraid of being eaten by her "pets" XD

And I stand by my ideas VMS-sama should have silver hair in her older age (due to the silver shark mascot)

HAHA!!!  That's a good one,... never even thought of that.  ^v^

Here Saba Saba Saba..... ^.^

*pat pat pat*

As for the hair, sure why not.  Or better yet, why not take a walk on the wild side and do a combination?  A nice big prominent tuff of silver hair over her usual bluish base.  Hey, it worked for Viru-tan -- I've always been one to love original hair styles.  ^v^

Quotewonder if the Mac-tans are like the fashionistas and trendsetters of the OS-tan world? Because, at least if you listen to the anti-Vista (or realist from some POV) folks, M$ took a lot of "inspiration" from OS X (I don't see it, BTW), when designing Vista's look. That would make for a good comic...

I do agree with Kami-Tux that Vista does sorta almost look like KDE.  Then again, the desktop concept really doesn't change much between systems (at least the modern ones), so it's hard for them NOT to be partially similar.  It's just an issue when one company (*stares at M$*) thinks it holds the patent on said design.  ^^;

QuoteHmmm....after watching a marathon until the wee hours of the night, I started thinking about doing an OS-tan Heroes spoof...featuring Leopard-tan (as Hiro)...I wonder who would be the OS-tan equivalent of the Cheerleader, though, XD
Or maybe something with several interesting OS-tans with "abilities" similar to those of the characters on the show...a split-personality (NT-san? Sweet mother/psycho), an indestructible (OS/2?), a mind reader, etc...

Does this make any sense to anyone? XD

Well no, actually,... don't know what this "Heroes" thing is either.  ^v^;

But if by indestructible you mean "can't be killed", then RISC OS probably fits the bill.  ^.^

Quote
I can see some similarities, (this link points out some of them: http://ic1.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/096/6/8/Windows_Vista___a_k_a__Tiger_by_cerebral_animations.swf ).
A lot (especially the first several) are quite uncanny!
Some, like the mail, movie, backup programs, and Media Center/Front Row similarities, I think are pretty weak arguments since they've been around in Windows for years.

But, why does anyone expect anything else from Microsoft? Let's face it, they've never really been on the cutting edge of much (except, strangely enough, tablet PCs, but that's a whole other topic...).

Incidentally, they really aren't taking advantage of Tablet PCs as much as they should.  -v-
It's tricky technology,... even Linux Tablet distributions are said to have some trouble using all the tablet features properly.

But yes, since they also took from my darling Amiga-sama many years ago, it's incredible that I've let them get away with it for this long.  -v-

The day their proprietary code is pryed open for public scrutiny, I wonder if there will be thunderous anger or laughter or both?  -v-

QuoteI think the Aero itself is pretty independent...*just from looking at screenshots* it doesn't strike me as incredibly similar to KDE (except for some themes I've seen), and it certainly doesn't look like Aqua...

Fufufu,... fortunately, you're sorta right.  ^v^
Either they did try to produce their own 3D desktops without realizing there were cooler things already out there in the market (so much for "Wow"), or they failed trying to steal stuff like this before the release date.... ^.^

http://www.youtube.com/v/xC5uEe5OzNQ

(I can personally attest, however, that you can actually do USEFUL things with Beryl.)  -v-'

QuoteThe other drawing I'm working on is about the OSs that run on x86 processors (in this case, Linux-sama, Saseko, and Solaris-tan) not wanting to be lumped together as "PCs". I don't want to give too much away

HAHA!!!  That sounds so much like my computer... ^__^

I'm glad you're enjoying making these Bella-san!  ^v^

QuoteHere it is:

OMG this is AWESOME!!!!!!  ^V^

I love your drawings, but the comics really do your character concepts justice!  ^___^
And I see you like the idea of NT-tan as the Windows Family ambassador.  ^__~

You draw a good looking Mac-tan, a very elegant Ubuntu-san and a very self-confident Solaris-sama.  ^__^
And despite her so-called "old-age", you made 95-tan quite cute actually.  ^.^

Kudos to NT-tan's charm and 2K-tan's dress.  ^v^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on May 27, 2007, 05:13:47 AM
Wow, the comic is great! /me loves the Ubuntu-tan! Great picture! (but I thought the Solaris-tan was Gentoo-tan)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on May 28, 2007, 11:46:48 AM
Whoah! That is the first comic page I ever seen from you Bella! You're doing great! Doing great! :)

Not much words or conversation, but it gave something for us to smile about. The place was surely nice that it seems to be pub-like :P

About the Viru-tan with Tiger-tan; WOW! Her hair and her outfit rocks on that drawing! I wonder who fix it out for her...

...must be Sonata ^_^

Anyway, anice simple illustration of Tiger-tan's credibility as an OS! Very nice way of representation!  ;010  ;019
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 28, 2007, 10:23:15 PM
Fufu... if memory serves, I think that's technically her third comic.  ^__^

Here's a repost of the second since I love it very much for obvious reasons.....  ^v^

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on May 29, 2007, 03:10:38 AM
Okay......

LOL!!! *w*

Yes, that is funny, 1-chan ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 02, 2007, 01:11:05 PM
"Dawn"

Apple I-sama and Apple II-san



   
QuoteOkay......

LOL!!! *w*

Yes, that is funny, 1-chan ^^

That "1984" advertisement was too great not to do a parody of ;)

QuoteNot much words or conversation, but it gave something for us to smile about. The place was surely nice that it seems to be pub-like :P

I've never found comics with a lot of dialogue to be my thing. I like to keep it simple, relying mostly on actions to tell the story. However, I do seem to have an odd knack for these little two-character one panel comics...Long, long ago I did one w/ Linspire-tan and Freespire-tan...I was working on one w/ SCO Unix-tan and Red Hat-tan, but since I'm not sure DY (my computer for the time being, while K8's in the shop) can handle the scanner, I guess I'll have to wait to post them.

QuoteAbout the Viru-tan with Tiger-tan; WOW! Her hair and her outfit rocks on that drawing! I wonder who fix it out for her...

...must be Sonata

Anyway, anice simple illustration of Tiger-tan's credibility as an OS! Very nice way of representation!

Thanks! Although I try to stay close to the original design, I usually put some imagination into designing the clothes and hair. I think those are two of the places I can get away with drawing uniquely, while still not straying too far.

QuoteWow, the comic is great! /me loves the Ubuntu-tan! Great picture! (but I thought the Solaris-tan was Gentoo-tan)

Thank you! I like Ubuntu-tan, too...as for her cheeriness and goodwill, I think Ubuntu-tan would be the most friendly of the Linux-tans, even to non-Linux OS-tans. Not that she wouldn't have a fighting side...but I guess she knows when it's time to fight and she knows when it's time to just relax and enjoy peace.

QuoteWell certainly the problem with Windows-tans is that they do wait until something breaks to fix it. Kind of like eating badly and then waiting until your cholesterol is through the roof to go on a diet, or not brushing and then waiting until cavities form to go to the dentist. Naturally, there would be a few girls who will want to be slightly more preventative than the others, but for the most part their "culture" almost rewards bad habits. ^^;

Macs you and I agreed are a bit on the classy side, so they eat right (or at least eat in much smaller "civilized" portions), are very strict about cleanliness, fitness and hygiene, and generally thumb their noses down at uncouth virus-prone sites. When they get diseased they still suffer, but for the most part they unwittingly prevent transmission.

It's very important that Linuces mix and match strategies (both offensive and defensive and even retaliatory) as much as possible, as (just like with agriculture) a polyculture will always be stronger and hardier than monocultures. The majority are not only very fit and hardy, but also amazingly well-informed and connected (if one virus is detected one second, every single Linux sister knows about it the next). Furthermore, each Linux is built up differently and manages completely different habits, so for the most part what may work on one (or some) will not work on everyone.

There are attempts to try....

http://www.securityfocus.com/brief/507

...and there is truth to the idea that virus writers would switch to harrassing Linux/Mac should they ever dominate over Windows. But how the system is built to begin with certainly influences who devastating this threat can be.

Ahhh, so we figured that metaphor out. The older Windows-tans (1.0-san's children) would probably be more virus-prone than NT-san's? Unless this is just my NT bias acting up again ;)

QuoteI'd rather she just be the clock widget or something, so we can tuck her/it away outta sight.... ^___^;

Bwahaha!!!

QuoteAs for the hair, sure why not. Or better yet, why not take a walk on the wild side and do a combination? A nice big prominent tuff of silver hair over her usual bluish base. Hey, it worked for Viru-tan -- I've always been one to love original hair styles. ^v^

Good idea!

QuoteWell no, actually,... don't know what this "Heroes" thing is either. ^v^;

But if by indestructible you mean "can't be killed", then RISC OS probably fits the bill. ^.^

It's a TV series about normal people who discover they have superpowers...
flying, telepathy, time-travel, etc...one person even can't be injured or killed, which makes me think of OS/2-san and the many times IBM tried to "off" her.

QuoteFufufu,... fortunately, you're sorta right. ^v^
Either they did try to produce their own 3D desktops without realizing there were cooler things already out there in the market (so much for "Wow"), or they failed trying to steal stuff like this before the release date.... ^.^

http://www.youtube.com/v/xC5uEe5OzNQ

(I can personally attest, however, that you can actually do USEFUL things with Beryl.) -v-'

**drools**  o_o  o_o  o_o
"I'm coming Beryl!!!! Oh, wait, Homeko's got my foot..."

Who gives a damn if it's useful or not! It's freaking awesome!  ;010 It blows Expose and 3-D Flip away so much it's not funny!

Quote
OMG this is AWESOME!!!!!! ^V^

I love your drawings, but the comics really do your character concepts justice! ^___^
And I see you like the idea of NT-tan as the Windows Family ambassador. ^__~

You draw a good looking Mac-tan, a very elegant Ubuntu-san and a very self-confident Solaris-sama. ^__^
And despite her so-called "old-age", you made 95-tan quite cute actually. ^.^

Kudos to NT-tan's charm and 2K-tan's dress. ^v^

Thank you! Mac-tan wasn't really my favorite OS-tan, mostly cause she's a easy way to lump together all the Mac releases instead of giving them each time and attention like the Windows-tans. But since I consider her the "matriarch" on the modern Macs, at least, I thought she'd be good.
I like NT-san the diplomat, too :D
And I took inspiration for 2k-tan's dress from a pic in the gallery...

   
Quote2K-tan to the rescue! Having 95 and (a) Mac-tan in the same room is a very bad idea! But at least Ubuntu-tan and Solaris-tan are being good girls!

Indeed! I don't think they invited 95-tan...I guess she must have found out about the event and invited herself, XD And it's good 2k-tan was there, because that could have been quite an "international incident" LOL!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 02, 2007, 01:45:42 PM
1 word...


woooooooooot.

(that's one long word^^)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on June 02, 2007, 06:17:22 PM
Its beautiful, Bella-sama! I love it
The patchwork dresses fit quite well and are amazingly well drawn. Plus the sunrise in the background gives it an ethereal feeling.
I think this could easily be your greatest drawing yet!

QuoteAlthough I try to stay close to the original design, I usually put some imagination into designing the clothes and hair. I think those are two of the places I can get away with drawing uniquely, while still not straying too far.

How true. I mean, it's not like they wear the same thing all the time. I guess as long as you don't go too overboard, though ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NewYinzer on June 02, 2007, 07:07:50 PM
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In fact, you have won:

NewYinzer's KAWAII TO THE MAX! Award

With this you get:
100 Potatoes (With current exchange rates, that's about 36000 C-Chan Points)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 02, 2007, 09:13:53 PM
Thanks everybody! :D

And I got the scanner to work. Good ol' XP connected to it without any software *Gives Windows XP big pat* So I can post some pix I did last week.

Cheetah-tan and Homeko:



I see these two as being friends, somehow...

HP UX-tan



I guess there's really not much to say about her...Smart, powerful and industrious like all her Unix sisters. I suppose she likes to invent stuff (playing off of the HP motto)

SCO Unix-tan Vs. Red Hat-tan:


Severs don't mince words ;)

And I think I may go ahead with that Heroes parody. Let's see...

Timetraveler...Leopard-tan
Indestructible...OS/2-tan
Now all I need is an OS(-tan) that has really benefited and/or copied one or more other OS(-tans), as a parody of Heroes character Peter Petrelli's Power mimicry (mimicking someone else's power)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on June 03, 2007, 03:08:04 AM
I really like this picture, even though these are proprietary OSes :) It is a lovely sunrise with two Apple-hippies!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 03, 2007, 05:59:41 AM
"Sco to hell, biatches."



...LOL! XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 03, 2007, 05:40:22 PM
Yeah, and I also thought of an idea for a Neowin-tan and Softpedia-tan.

They claim to be fair and balanced OS-tan fangirls, but they're most RABID about the Windows-tans. Whenever they see Vistan, they're all like:

"ZOMG!! VIIISSSTAAN!! I LOVVVVEE YOOOOU SIGN MY AUTOGRAPH!!"

and they start jumping up and down like a couple of teenyboppers.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 03, 2007, 05:42:36 PM
...and let us pray to Haruhi-sama that this never may happen in real life.


...


'-'
^
this is my sober face



...



>w< I'm really too tired for this...XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 03, 2007, 06:05:43 PM
QuoteYeah, and I also thought of an idea for a Neowin-tan and Softpedia-tan.

They claim to be fair and balanced OS-tan fangirls, but they're most RABID about the Windows-tans. Whenever they see Vistan, they're all like:

"ZOMG!! VIIISSSTAAN!! I LOVVVVEE YOOOOU SIGN MY AUTOGRAPH!!"

and they start jumping up and down like a couple of teenyboppers.

As I type up a response, I've just gotta ask this........

"WHICH ONE?!!!!!!!!"  @o@

*snickers at thought of Neowin-tan and Softpedia-tan swooning over Frida, and the colorful reactions from the Net Characters board*  ^___^

Alrighty then... -v-

*begins typing Bella-sized response*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 03, 2007, 06:09:33 PM
Quote from: "C-you-know-who""WHICH ONE?!!!!!!!!" @o@
Senpai, you just won an internets.

And with this, I'm going to bed.
Nighty! ^-^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 03, 2007, 06:44:26 PM
QuoteApple I-sama and Apple II-san

Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

Absolutely gl-o-ri-ous picture!!!!!! ^-^

It's touching and heartwarming and an excellent tribute to the dawn (literally) of a new age in computing.  ^__^
And have I mentioend how wonderfully you drew their clothing again?  ^-^

I have to agree, this is one of yoru best pictures ever!  I think if you switch back and forth between page 1 and now, you will see a clear evolution of your drawing style, from Great to Godly.  ^.^

QuoteI've never found comics with a lot of dialogue to be my thing. I like to keep it simple, relying mostly on actions to tell the story. However, I do seem to have an odd knack for these little two-character one panel comics...Long, long ago I did one w/ Linspire-tan and Freespire-tan...I was working on one w/ SCO Unix-tan and Red Hat-tan, but since I'm not sure DY (my computer for the time being, while K8's in the shop) can handle the scanner, I guess I'll have to wait to post them.

In that case, you must've really liked my own Freespire/Linspire one, cause that had no dialogue to begin with.  ^__^
But yes, that's why that other comic was the "3rd" one, cause technically you did have Free-chan/Lin-chan and PCDOS/Mac1 before that.  ^.^

QuoteThank you! I like Ubuntu-tan, too...as for her cheeriness and goodwill, I think Ubuntu-tan would be the most friendly of the Linux-tans, even to non-Linux OS-tans. Not that she wouldn't have a fighting side...but I guess she knows when it's time to fight and she knows when it's time to just relax and enjoy peace.

Concurrent with the spirit of Ubuntu, naturally.... -v-



QuoteAhhh, so we figured that metaphor out. The older Windows-tans (1.0-san's children) would probably be more virus-prone than NT-san's? Unless this is just my NT bias acting up again

Hmmm,... maybe in theory they would be more virus-prone.  But naturally that depends on the two things,... how well you're built and how much you're exposed.  Naturally ME-chan, Hacchan, Secchan and Hag-chan made it a habit to expose themselves all over the world (hope not literally... @o@'), so they would be particularly effective virus magnets.

3.1-sama, 2.0-chan and 1.0-chan, however, were still relatively low-key systems at the time, and may have achieved some level of "security through obscurity" mechanism.  ^^

I should note, however, that while NT-san's kids are slightly better built than 1.0-san's, they have signficantly more market exposure (remember, new computer ownership exploded after XP), so attract at least a greater VOLUME of viruses than their crummier step-siblings.  ^^

QuoteIt's a TV series about normal people who discover they have superpowers... flying, telepathy, time-travel, etc...one person even can't be injured or killed, which makes me think of OS/2-san and the many times IBM tried to "off" her.

Aa sou... so THAT's why you chose OS/2-tan instead of RISC-tan.  Oh well, guess that works.  ^__^
Speaking of which, I'm gonna be able to try a a copy of eComstation Beta 2, so I can attest to the fact that OS/2-san's legacy is not dead yet.  ^v^

Quote"I'm coming Beryl!!!! Oh, wait, Homeko's got my foot..."   Who gives a damn if it's useful or not! It's freaking awesome!  It blows Expose and 3-D Flip away so much it's not funny!

You tell that crazy, incestual OS-tan to let go this instant, or so help me I'll stick her into a Tenchi Muyo OVA episode!  ^0^

(........oh wait, I think she'd like that.... ¬___¬')

In any event, you're still not gonna be able to use Beryl, cause even if you did get your old Compaq working it probably doesn't have a 3D accelerated graphics card.  Beryl has infinitely better Graphics Card support than Vista (which truly requires the latest and greatest), but even so you still need at least a Nvidia Geforce3 (circa 2001).

Doesn't mean you couldn't try any of the other interesting eye candy available, although if you do stick with Puppy-chan that won't amount to very much under its default windows manager.

And K8 is still stuck in the shop.... -v-'

QuoteThank you! Mac-tan wasn't really my favorite OS-tan, mostly cause she's a easy way to lump together all the Mac releases instead of giving them each time and attention like the Windows-tans. But since I consider her the "matriarch" on the modern Macs, at least, I thought she'd be good.
I like NT-san the diplomat, too
And I took inspiration for 2k-tan's dress from a pic in the gallery...

Fufu... I've often suggest to Aurora-san that Mac-tan and Tiger-sama would often fight together, since each one feels she's the leader of the pack.  Mac-tan has the most seniority, but Tiger-sama is the newest and greatest.  ^.^
Such a thing would bring the term "catfight" to a whole new level.... -v-;

QuoteCheetah-tan and Homeko:

YAY!!!!  Cheetah-sama!!  ^v^

The lovely dominatrix catgirl being best friends with....!!  ^V^

.
.
.
.

*connects dots together*

O,.... M..... G!!!!!!  @o@

Oh yeah, the green-haired one would definitely fight tooth and nail to get herself hired into the Tenchi Muyo cast.  Oh well,... she is YOUR crazy, Yaoi-drawing pervert after all....  -v-;

Tell her not to corrupt MY crazy, S&M-unleashing pervert.  ^___^

QuoteHP UX-tan

I guess there's really not much to say about her...Smart, powerful and industrious like all her Unix sisters. I suppose she likes to invent stuff (playing off of the HP motto)

Ooooh,.. professional in a very intelligent, no-nonsense kind of way.  Certainly not a plebian's OS-tan,... her image is absolutely ooozing with technocracy.... ^.^

QuoteSCO Unix-tan Vs. Red Hat-tan:

Severs don't mince words

Absolutely classic!!!  ^__^
Too bad Xenix-sama's kid is such a brat, but then she WAS chided on by M$ to continue the patent charade, only to take it up themselves a couple of week's ago.  Baka SCO-chan seems so easy to manipulate, as opposed to the powerful, self-confident and sexy RedHat-sama... -v-

QuoteAnd I think I may go ahead with that Heroes parody. Let's see...

Timetraveler...Leopard-tan
Indestructible...OS/2-tan
Now all I need is an OS(-tan) that has really benefited and/or copied one or more other OS(-tans), as a parody of Heroes character Peter Petrelli's Power mimicry (mimicking someone else's power)

HAHAHA!!!!!!!!  ^V^

Lesse.... -v-

*points to Windows-tans*

No?  ^__^

.
.
.

Lesse, who else.....

*points to Windows-tans*

Still nothing?  ^v^

,
,
,
,

*sighs*  Well, I do recall Raffaele-san saying that Amiga-sama was excellent at emulating other systems (including Windows 3.1) back when she was the only capable system of doing that.

Then there's Linux-san herself, although it's not so much that she's intentionally copying off of others, but rather her supporters want to be able to run their favorite apps on her (thinks Wine).

In my old backstories, I was hoping that C-One-tan would be the token "changeling" of the group, able to emulate any system who's ROM is loaded into her.  



But she is designed mainly for older systems, so you might as well stick with a VMWare-tan for newer ones.  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on June 04, 2007, 03:04:27 AM
Quote3.1-sama, 2.0-chan and 1.0-chan, however, were still relatively low-key systems at the time, and may have achieved some level of "security through obscurity" mechanism. ^^
Since you could write a virus in DOS via copy con, I do not think the Windows-tans were... like... secure.
You know, no matter how beautiful the roof is, if the walls are shaky or nonexistant, the roof can not be secure...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 04, 2007, 03:42:43 AM
Quote from: "Bella"Now all I need is an OS(-tan) that has really benefited and/or copied one or more other OS(-tans), as a parody of Heroes character Peter Petrelli's Power mimicry (mimicking someone else's power)
How 'bout ol' NT? I mean, even a fairly uneducated person like me could judge that out after a fast look on the VMS article...or you could have VMS-tan herself, although i dunno...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 04, 2007, 06:15:30 AM
QuoteSince you could write a virus in DOS via copy con, I do not think the Windows-tans were... like... secure.
You know, no matter how beautiful the roof is, if the walls are shaky or nonexistant, the roof can not be secure...

Well no one's saying they were better built, just that the original Windows-tans didn't attract as many virus writers as their modern counterparts.  Plus there was no internet (not counting BBS which wasn't used by everybody), so while a virus could still spread through other means (infected floppy files or software installation), your level of transmission is nothing like compared today.  -v-

Diseases still spread by boats, but they really got a huge boost thanks to air travel.  ^.^

QuoteHow 'bout ol' NT? I mean, even a fairly uneducated person like me could judge that out after a fast look on the VMS article...or you could have VMS-tan herself, although i dunno...

Well keep in mind that NT, though it was meant to be, was not entirely a carbon copy of VMS.  Hence better built than her lesser Windows siblings, but no where near the level of a UNIX-like system, and unlike her younger Windows siblings, FAR more exposed to the elements.  ^___^'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 04, 2007, 06:31:25 AM
I wasn't saying carbon copy, i was saying as Bella was saying. An OS which has imitated much from another OS or many. And NT / VMS fits the description quite fairly, desho?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 04, 2007, 07:03:56 AM
Aa sou,... sorry, misread your quote.
In that case, that applies to basically all Windows-tans.  ^___^

*points to Windows-tans*

See, Bella-san?  Even Neji-san agrees,... and to think they have the unmitigated GAUL to accuse others of patent infringement......  -v-'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 07, 2007, 07:57:27 PM
NT-san could fit the bill...although, Mac/KDE copying Vistan could work...

Anyway, here's a quick concept I drew for Ubuntu-tan all decked out in Beryl:



Not to mention I've had quite a few ideas for comics...one where a Mac-tan and Vistan are arguing about who's dressed prettier, when a Linux-tan walks by wearing her Beryl best ;) Another with XP-tan standing up to Vistan, whom she thinks is too distrustful and paranoid XD Just a few thoughts...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 07, 2007, 08:18:33 PM
QuoteNT-san could fit the bill...although, Mac/KDE copying Vistan could work..

*chortle*  ^____________________^

QuoteAnyway, here's a quick concept I drew for Ubuntu-tan all decked out in Beryl:

QuoteNot to mention I've had quite a few ideas for comics...one where a Mac-tan and Vistan are arguing about who's dressed prettier, when a Linux-tan walks by wearing her Beryl best  Another with XP-tan standing up to Vistan, whom she thinks is too distrustful and paranoid XD Just a few thoughts...

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaa~!!  ^v^

I only barely hinted at "Beryl Wear" before, so knowing that Miss Closeted Fashion Designer is already working on full-blown professional designs fills me with great joy!  ^__^

I'd say it's about time that Beryl slips into more OS-tan designs, and judging from your Ubuntu-san pic it's going to be an explosively cool entry!  ^v^

BTW, did you catch my last suggestion with Puppy + Hacchan?  (It's pretty easy to get buried in the Linux thread now... ^^')
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 09, 2007, 12:35:30 AM
Excuse me...let me type up a more genuine response...

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Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge!!!!!!!!! ^V^

Absolutely gl-o-ri-ous picture!!!!!! ^-^

It's touching and heartwarming and an excellent tribute to the dawn (literally) of a new age in computing. ^__^
And have I mentioend how wonderfully you drew their clothing again? ^-^

I have to agree, this is one of yoru best pictures ever! I think if you switch back and forth between page 1 and now, you will see a clear evolution of your drawing style, from Great to Godly. ^.^

Thanks! I did a lot of the detail with custom brushes, and experimented with some of the selection tools, especially with the shading and sun.

QuoteIn that case, you must've really liked my own Freespire/Linspire one, cause that had no dialogue to begin with. ^__^

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QuoteHmmm,... maybe in theory they would be more virus-prone. But naturally that depends on the two things,... how well you're built and how much you're exposed. Naturally ME-chan, Hacchan, Secchan and Hag-chan made it a habit to expose themselves all over the world (hope not literally... @o@'), so they would be particularly effective virus magnets.

3.1-sama, 2.0-chan and 1.0-chan, however, were still relatively low-key systems at the time, and may have achieved some level of "security through obscurity" mechanism. ^^

I should note, however, that while NT-san's kids are slightly better built than 1.0-san's, they have signficantly more market exposure (remember, new computer ownership exploded after XP), so attract at least a greater VOLUME of viruses than their crummier step-siblings. ^^

Well, also, Hacchan, Secchan, etc. had friends who were virus/malware magnets, like older IEs ;) At least now some of newer Windows-tan run with a slightly better crowd (like Firefox-ko and the new IE, which is *supposedly* fairly safe)

QuoteAa sou... so THAT's why you chose OS/2-tan instead of RISC-tan. Oh well, guess that works. ^__^
Speaking of which, I'm gonna be able to try a a copy of eComstation Beta 2, so I can attest to the fact that OS/2-san's legacy is not dead yet. ^v^

eComstation...cool, OS/2-san's clinger-on little sis XD
Too bad OS/2 isn't open source, for one it'd probably improve it a ton, plus I'd love to run a machine on the disowned M$/IBM OS.

QuoteYou tell that crazy, incestual OS-tan to let go this instant, or so help me I'll stick her into a Tenchi Muyo OVA episode! ^0^

(........oh wait, I think she'd like that.... ¬___¬')

In any event, you're still not gonna be able to use Beryl, cause even if you did get your old Compaq working it probably doesn't have a 3D accelerated graphics card. Beryl has infinitely better Graphics Card support than Vista (which truly requires the latest and greatest), but even so you still need at least a Nvidia Geforce3 (circa 2001).

Doesn't mean you couldn't try any of the other interesting eye candy available, although if you do stick with Puppy-chan that won't amount to very much under its default windows manager.

And K8 is still stuck in the shop.... -v-'

Quiet...! I think Homeko's listening!

I'm surprised Beryl can run on less than Vista's Flip...

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YAY!!!! Cheetah-sama!! ^v^

The lovely dominatrix catgirl being best friends with....!! ^V^

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O,.... M..... G!!!!!! @o@

Oh yeah, the green-haired one would definitely fight tooth and nail to get herself hired into the Tenchi Muyo cast. Oh well,... she is YOUR crazy, Yaoi-drawing pervert after all.... -v-;

Tell her not to corrupt MY crazy, S&M-unleashing pervert. ^___^

She's my OS's crazy, Yaoi-drawing pervert after all, and don't you forget it!  ;070 (<-- I love that emoticon)

I'm working on coloring a pic based off of that one.

QuoteOoooh,.. professional in a very intelligent, no-nonsense kind of way. Certainly not a plebian's OS-tan,... her image is absolutely ooozing with technocracy.... ^.^

The Unixes are kind of hard, because they're all smart, powerful, knowledgeable, etc...Aside from the horribly-unique-on-her-own SCO-tan, I think looking to the Unix-tan in question's company and their history, motto, etc. is a good way to pick up "color" to distinguish them.

BTW, I'm thinking of doing a comic. It's a surprise what it's about, but I'm going to need an OS-tan that's particularly bad or unknown as a gaming OS :D Maybe some vintage-tan, or a really obscure, terrible at gaming Linux distro-tan...

As for the Puppy-chan/ Hacchan pic, I'm a little stuck...maybe I'll go the easy route with a parody of my favorite Tiger-tan/Saseko pic...

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/displayimage.php?album=favpics&cat=0&pos=35

Since my compaq is practically running under two OS's (though one's just from liveCD.)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 09, 2007, 11:11:27 PM
Cheetah-tan and Homeko:

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 10, 2007, 11:15:54 PM
QuoteExcuse me...let me type up a more genuine response...

Hmmm,....  '___'

*connects dots*

"Genuine" + Bella's clearly Windows-centric avatar = WGA

OMG!!!!!!!  @0@
WAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!  >v<

*runs for the hills*

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Well, also, Hacchan, Secchan, etc. had friends who were virus/malware magnets, like older IEs At least now some of newer Windows-tan run with a slightly better crowd (like Firefox-ko and the new IE, which is *supposedly* fairly safe)

...And also suspsiciously looks like a cross between Firefox and Opera.....  ^^;
How does that source code look like again....?  ^v^;

*tries to take a peek*

*gets tossed away by M$ security*

I'm sure you can get Firefox (or at least Seamonkey) working on Hacchan or maybe Hagchan, but definitely back in the day, the best defense was isolation.

(AOL counted as isolation, since they conned millions of people for years into thinking their 2400baud modem-UNfriendly website WAS the internet....  ^^;).

QuoteeComstation...cool, OS/2-san's clinger-on little sis XD
Too bad OS/2 isn't open source, for one it'd probably improve it a ton, plus I'd love to run a machine on the disowned M$/IBM OS.

I hear that, sister.  ^__^
In part it's M$ fault that OS/2 (and by association, eCS) can't be open source, since it does still have some M$ code hidden around there somewhere.  A smarter company COULD just release a stripped down version of OS/2 to the community, but they still refuse to do so for whatever reason (I'm assuming so as to not interfere with their Linux support).  

But currently eComstation's life blood does come from community efforts, so it's natural to assume that, given full liberty of their code, you can instantly have thousands of willing volunteers to turn eComStation into a Vista killer.  ^___^

(And as with Solaris, there would be efforts to fuse the former proprietary technology with all the best stuff developed for GNU/Linux).

QuoteQuiet...! I think Homeko's listening!

I'm surprised Beryl can run on less than Vista's Flip...

Again, community effort,...

M$ has an "I Scratch Your Back, You Scratch Mine" relationship with hardware manufacturers, so it's in their best interest to force you to buy modern cards.  Linux is maintained by thousands of volunteers content to work on sub-standard graphics cards, so naturally THEY have a vested interest in making Beryl work for them....  ^___^

End result is that Beryl is quite smooth and snappy even on comparatively-old cards.  -v-

QuoteShe's my OS's crazy, Yaoi-drawing pervert after all, and don't you forget it!  (<-- I love that emoticon)

I'm working on coloring a pic based off of that one.


Waaah!  Can't you get someone a little less perverted?  Like, say, 2K-tan....?  ^___^

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Oh wait a sec,... let me think that through again.... -v-;

QuoteThe Unixes are kind of hard, because they're all smart, powerful, knowledgeable, etc...Aside from the horribly-unique-on-her-own SCO-tan, I think looking to the Unix-tan in question's company and their history, motto, etc. is a good way to pick up "color" to distinguish them.

Don't forget that the louder the bark, the weaker the bite....  ^__^
I for one wanted to make the Unices be smart, powerful and knowledgeable as well, but also riddled with a lot of,.............. let's just say, "attitude problems".  ^.^;

And if not attitude, then certainly minor bouts of insanity.... -v-

You know...... like with REAL rich people....  ^____^;

QuoteBTW, I'm thinking of doing a comic. It's a surprise what it's about, but I'm going to need an OS-tan that's particularly bad or unknown as a gaming OS Maybe some vintage-tan, or a really obscure, terrible at gaming Linux distro-tan...

Oh, that's easy,... ORIC-tan.  ^v^;

She's SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO obscure, I never even got a chance to list her on the Binteji Renmei roster.  ^.^;
Despite a cult following now, she was the kind of toy PC/gaming system that a parent got his/her kid when he/she couldn't afford a Commodore 64 or even a ZX Spectrum.

You're gonna have oodles of fun with that ol' girl.....  ^____^

QuoteSince my compaq is practically running under two OS's (though one's just from liveCD.)

Hacchan is so greedy.....  ;___;

*hears Puppy-chan's whining and yelping in the distance*

*heart breaks*

QuoteCheetah-tan and Homeko:

Gyaah! the unacceptable pervert is holding hands with my PERFECTLY-acceptable pervert!  ^0^
HALT!!!  SECURITY!!!!  ^-^

Hehe,... nah, it's fantastic, and certainly quite the looker.  ^___^
More so Cheetah-sama than the Home, and not because of my obvious bias, but rather that her left leg is too short compared to the other one you drew for her.  

But no matter,... that just helps enhance Cheetah-sama's grace and beauty,... *sigh*  ^v^

I feel like playing with her ears....  *siiiiigh*  *v*

*stares*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 12, 2007, 07:26:49 PM
QuoteHmmm,.... '___'

*connects dots*

"Genuine" + Bella's clearly Windows-centric avatar = WGA

OMG!!!!!!! @0@
WAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!! >v<

*runs for the hills*

O___O You've discovered my secret! *Runs for the hills in other direction*

QuoteAOL counted as isolation, since they conned millions of people for years into thinking their 2400baud modem-UNfriendly website WAS the internet.... ^^.

Geez, I hated AOL...

QuoteI hear that, sister. ^__^
In part it's M$ fault that OS/2 (and by association, eCS) can't be open source, since it does still have some M$ code hidden around there somewhere. A smarter company COULD just release a stripped down version of OS/2 to the community, but they still refuse to do so for whatever reason (I'm assuming so as to not interfere with their Linux support).

But currently eComstation's life blood does come from community efforts, so it's natural to assume that, given full liberty of their code, you can instantly have thousands of willing volunteers to turn eComStation into a Vista killer. ^___^

(And as with Solaris, there would be efforts to fuse the former proprietary technology with all the best stuff developed for GNU/Linux).

Oh. That's why they can't. I'm sure M$ would hate having an OS that they and IBM repeatedly try to get rid of come back and bit them on the butt, Vista-wise ;)

QuoteAnd if not attitude, then certainly minor bouts of insanity.... -v-

You know...... like with REAL rich people.... ^____^;

LOL! That would explain some of the Windows-tan's attitudes then...

QuoteOh, that's easy,... ORIC-tan. ^v^;

She's SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO obscure, I never even got a chance to list her on the Binteji Renmei roster. ^.^;
Despite a cult following now, she was the kind of toy PC/gaming system that a parent got his/her kid when he/she couldn't afford a Commodore 64 or even a ZX Spectrum.

You're gonna have oodles of fun with that ol' girl..... ^____^

Heehee, I'll get to design a new OS-tan for my comic!
Actually two, because the other -tan is actually going to be a gaming console-tan...
drumroll...
Apple Pippin-tan! The WORST gaming console ever!

QuoteHacchan is so greedy..... ;___;

*hears Puppy-chan's whining and yelping in the distance*

*heart breaks*

You know, I'm working on the Hacchan/Pup-chan picture now...

QuoteGyaah! the unacceptable pervert is holding hands with my PERFECTLY-acceptable pervert! ^0^
HALT!!! SECURITY!!!! ^-^

Hehe,... nah, it's fantastic, and certainly quite the looker. ^___^
More so Cheetah-sama than the Home, and not because of my obvious bias, but rather that her left leg is too short compared to the other one you drew for her.

But no matter,... that just helps enhance Cheetah-sama's grace and beauty,... *sigh* ^v^

I feel like playing with her ears.... *siiiiigh* *v*

Homeko's leg is shorter because of the perspective...her foot pointing more behind her...
And remember...Homeko's my OS's perv! ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 13, 2007, 01:38:24 AM
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Heehee, I'll get to design a new OS-tan for my comic!
Actually two, because the other -tan is actually going to be a gaming console-tan...
drumroll...
Apple Pippin-tan! The WORST gaming console ever!

WOOHOO!!!  So you really are going to try and do an ORIC-tan, eh?  ^___^
I'm so happy that the spirit of the Binteji Renmei lives on in you!  ^.^

As far as character concepts go, I never had any for her, other then that she would be a fairly unassuming character (gee, THAT'S a lot of help I bet... ^^;).  The system was relatively cheap for its era, so I imagine she'd also be frugal to a fault.  -v-

And I just KNOW I've heard of the Pippin before,... I can't quite put my finger on it.  -v-

But that one should just be downright hilarious.  ^v^'

QuoteYou know, I'm working on the Hacchan/Pup-chan picture now...

In the words of InuT.... -v-
"WAAAFUU!!!!!!!"  ^0^

Standing by for swooning.  ^___^

*wags tail*

QuoteHomeko's leg is shorter because of the perspective...her foot pointing more behind her...
And remember...Homeko's my OS's perv!

I kinda imagined that would be the reason, but honestly the effect was much better executed on Cheetah-sama.  Methinks that deep down inside, you want to choose a new pervert.  ^_____^

*pats Bella on back*

Daijoubu,... I understand,... I understand the feeling.  I've been through that myself at some point.  ^^
We just have to learn to accept it.... -v-

Added after 1 minutes:

BTW, that's a very luxurious avatar.  ^___^

One thing that strikes me, though, is that you've yet to use any of your drawings as your avi.  Any particular reason, or just personal preference?  'v'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 13, 2007, 06:49:16 PM
QuoteWOOHOO!!! So you really are going to try and do an ORIC-tan, eh? ^___^
I'm so happy that the spirit of the Binteji Renmei lives on in you! ^.^

As far as character concepts go, I never had any for her, other then that she would be a fairly unassuming character (gee, THAT'S a lot of help I bet... ^^. The system was relatively cheap for its era, so I imagine she'd also be frugal to a fault. -v-

And I just KNOW I've heard of the Pippin before,... I can't quite put my finger on it. -v-

But that one should just be downright hilarious. ^v^'

I guess she should be sort of "child-like" or at least youthful, because or what you said about ORIC often being given to kids.

Here's some stuff about Pippin:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Pippin

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,125772-page,6/article.html#pippin

QuoteI kinda imagined that would be the reason, but honestly the effect was much better executed on Cheetah-sama. Methinks that deep down inside, you want to choose a new pervert. ^_____^

*pats Bella on back*

Daijoubu,... I understand,... I understand the feeling. I've been through that myself at some point. ^^
We just have to learn to accept it.... -v-

LOL...No, I'm just fine with my perv, thank you...XD

QuoteBTW, that's a very luxurious avatar. ^___^

One thing that strikes me, though, is that you've yet to use any of your drawings as your avi. Any particular reason, or just personal preference? 'v'

I usually change my avi according to my rank...I guess I like going though the gallery and finding an interesting rendition of a certain OS-tan, but maybe sometime I'll use one of my pix...

QuoteHmmm,.... '___'

*connects dots*

"Genuine" + Bella's clearly Windows-centric avatar = WGA

OMG!!!!!!! @0@
WAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!! >v<

*runs for the hills*

Yeah, I posted a response to this before, but I just now thought of a snappy response...

C-Chan...Sounds like "Secchan"....*continues to run*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 13, 2007, 06:53:59 PM
Both Pippin and 3DO was mentioned in the first episode of Lucky Staa~ -w-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 14, 2007, 12:57:47 PM
Aaa... souka!  ^v^

*clonk*

Yeah, you're right, THAT's where I heard it from!  ^-^
That was a pretty funny scene, btw....  -v-

QuoteI guess she should be sort of "child-like" or at least youthful, because or what you said about ORIC often being given to kids.

Here's some stuff about Pippin:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Pippin

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,125772-page,6/article.html#pippin

I've noticed that, unless the OS-tan is already a child-type, you seem to prefer drawing adult-only OS-tans.  Personal preference, or just coincidence?  ^__^

Either way, could ORIC-tan be your first original child-type, I wonder...? -v-

QuoteI usually change my avi according to my rank...I guess I like going though the gallery and finding an interesting rendition of a certain OS-tan, but maybe sometime I'll use one of my pix...

Ooooh,... that'll be treat once you get your first Mac rank....  ^___^

*sits and wags tail in expectation*

QuoteYeah, I posted a response to this before, but I just now thought of a snappy response...

C-Chan...Sounds like "Secchan"....*continues to run*

......................................................... '__'

*rummages in pocket*

*finds bottleopener*

*evil grin*

Fufufufu....  thanks for reminding me...... *v*

Now 'xcuse me while I take a small little trip over to the '[CREW] Administrator (benevolent) job' thread....  ^.^

*skips away*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 14, 2007, 06:08:35 PM
QuoteI've noticed that, unless the OS-tan is already a child-type, you seem to prefer drawing adult-only OS-tans. Personal preference, or just coincidence? ^__^

Either way, could ORIC-tan be your first original child-type, I wonder...? -v-

Mostly coincidence, I guess...(like most) I usually think of GUI-less DOS OS's as young...and some OS's, just on name alone, I think of as young (Like Puppy-chan!).

I don't know is ORIC-tan will actually be a child-type like MSDOS-tan, maybe just very youthful...?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 14, 2007, 11:07:25 PM
*ponders*

How 'bout a compromise at early adolescence?  (like a Skuld from Ah my Goddess type)

Just strikes me as being the same physical age as C64-tan.  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 15, 2007, 12:34:37 AM
Perhaps...

Plus I'm working on that Linux-sama w/ Beryl pic (for a comic)...who thought designing Beryl into a costume would be that difficult XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 15, 2007, 04:45:37 AM
Maybe cuz she's usually the one that does the designing of things into costumes... ^-^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 15, 2007, 05:54:30 PM
Here's an outline of Linux-sama w/ Beryl....

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 17, 2007, 10:27:17 PM
*rushes in*

*does a quick 5-second swoon*  ^___^;

Sorry, in a bit of a rush...  -v-'

Will be back later to comment properly!  Greatabulous job so far!  ^V^

*rushes out*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 17, 2007, 11:10:04 PM
Don't comment yet...hehe...



I might do more work on the detail, maybe when I put this gal into that comic...

And there's a few "hidden" metaphors in this drawing relating to GNU/Linux and Beryl...point them out if you can find them :P

EDITED: I fixed some problems with the coloring and stuff.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 19, 2007, 12:37:47 PM
QuoteDon't comment yet...hehe...

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GYAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!  ^0^
I can't takes it no more!!!  You gotta let me comment on it!  ;^0^;

I'm beggin' ya!!!  ;^V^;

*swoons*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 19, 2007, 03:42:34 PM
Go ahead and comment :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 19, 2007, 05:32:54 PM
Too late,... still swooned.  See what you get for making such a drop-dead gorgeous pic?  ^___^

Give me another two hours till I recover consciousness,....  ^.^

*resumes swoon*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on June 19, 2007, 10:16:34 PM
how come everytime I hear her name I feel like she should be kicking sailor moons arse?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 19, 2007, 10:40:51 PM
*unswoons*

Oh right, Beryl is also the name of Sailor Moon's arch nemesis in the crappy US reedit.  Course, this is just Linux wearing a Beryl dress, but I'm sure that could be used to crack a joke or two at Linux-sama's expense.... -v-

In any case, I'm back!  ^___^
Time to oggle and goggle Linux-sama w/Beryl!  ^v^

*oggles and goggles*

I have no clue what that means, but that's fine cause when C-chan is happy he starts talking Crazy Talk, and when he absolutely makes no sense and talks in the third person, than obviously C-chan is quite happy.  ^__^

Where to begin, where to begin.... -v-

There's so much to choose from for such a closet-lecher and chauvinist pig as I.  ^___^

*swoons intentionally to clear up mind*

*self slap, self slap, self slap*
*drool wipe*

In any event, let me talk through this systematically.  ^___^;

BODY:  Just in case anyone had any doubts that uber geeks couldn't be sexy.  This just calls for an obscene and politically-incorrect Onomatopoeia of Approval!  ^V^

*tries howling like a love-starved wolf, but as a pig he ends up producing something akin to an aardvark's death rattle*

Certainly compared to the pitiful little transparent Aero skirts of many of the Vistans out there, this is certainly way more revealing and perhaps more in tune with the philosophies of the two desktop enhancers (Aero is restrictive, whereas Beryl gives you full and free-as-in-beer access to all the best known eyecandy and desktop aides).  ^__^

The prevalence of red (as in her undergarments) is quite natural given the red Beryl logo, and the fact that the default Windows Decorator on most systems (currently one called "Emerald") loads your windows with red crystalline task panes (personally, I always change them to green or teal to suit the name... ^.^).

By hitting the ALT+mouse scroll wheel, you can alter the transparency of the window on demand, one of my favorite productive features aside from the Mac OSX-like Expose effect.  So when I see her layers of clothes, I assume they're standard windows (plus one terminal window, that black one...) that have had their alpha levels reduced a tad....

For marketing purposes, of course.... ^___________^

*wipes drool*

Additionally, there's also a function that allows you to reduce the transparency of a window automatically based on usage, so if you have multiple windows open, the last ones accessed will appear almost fully transparent in the background, whereas the one currently in use is opaque.  Doubt this relates to the image, but just thought I'd mention it.  ^.^

CAPE:  Pure and simple reference to the red crystal Beryl logo.  Aside from beauty, it also lends a special kind of regality that suits her seniority quite well.  Truly redefines the phrase "Hot Mama" in ways that can make VMS-san jealous beyond belief.  ^__^

EARRINGS/HAIRBAND: Actually not terribly sure what the motif is here, although I guess the red-white-black of her head band is indicative of the website's color theme perhaps?  They still look cool, though, and add further to the elegant and regal feel.  Not sure if you've used it yet, but Beryl is surprisingly fast and snappy even on slightly older machines, and the effects amazingly professional despite being an alpha.

(although in fairness, a lot is owed to the work done on Compiz)

HEAD:  The pose itself is very enticing and well-portioned, and the head tops it off by adding an extra layer of charm and cuteness.  The expression on her face has the 3 C's: Calm and Composed and quite Confident in her appearance.  The eyes are exquisitely done in this picture.

I had forgotten that you opted for brown hair for your Linux-sama rendition, so for a moment there I hadn't recognized the famous girl in the penguin suit and KDE helmet.  But it is quite the winning combination of hooked bangs (to enhance cuteness) and the french twist with sweeping side (to add an almost divine sense of elegance).

If there's more to come, I'm not sure if my senses can take it, so if you hear a pig explode with pleasure overload in the distance, at least you'll know why.  ^__^

I want to call this my favorite of your pictures....... and I think i will...... ^v^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NewYinzer on June 19, 2007, 10:45:58 PM
Again, great work Bella. She puts the "X" in "X Window System"!

QuoteOh right, Beryl is also the name of Sailor Moon's arch nemesis in the crappy US reedit. Course, this is just Linux wearing a Beryl dress, but I'm sure that could be used to crack a joke or two at Linux-sama's expense.... -v-

Sailor Moon? That was before my time. Like Evangelion or Ranma 1/2. When I was young, it was all about Zoids. And Pokemon. That's before I caught glimpse of Rozen Maiden some years later. And the rest is history...

QuoteIf there's more to come, I'm not sure if my senses can take it, so if you hear a pig explode with pleasure overload in the distance, at least you'll know why. ^__^

C-Chan is going explode! Do you know what this means? Bacon from heaven!!! Get me some eggs and pancakes...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 19, 2007, 11:59:33 PM
Quotehow come everytime I hear her name I feel like she should be kicking sailor moons arse?

XD

QuoteI have no clue what that means, but that's fine cause when C-chan is happy he starts talking Crazy Talk, and when he absolutely makes no sense and talks in the third person, than obviously C-chan is quite happy. ^__^

Well, you got most of the metaphors right...one about her hair was the large curls on the sides, which could be very abstract GNU horns :)

QuoteBODY: Just in case anyone had any doubts that uber geeks couldn't be sexy. This just calls for an obscene and politically-incorrect Onomatopoeia of Approval! ^V^

*tries howling like a love-starved wolf, but as a pig he ends up producing something akin to an aardvark's death rattle*

Certainly compared to the pitiful little transparent Aero skirts of many of the Vistans out there, this is certainly way more revealing and perhaps more in tune with the philosophies of the two desktop enhancers (Aero is restrictive, whereas Beryl gives you full and free-as-in-beer access to all the best known eyecandy and desktop aides). ^__^

Well, that was one of the metaphors. Beryl is pretty and all, but it only enhances the underlying beauty of Linux it(or, in this case,her)self.

QuoteThe prevalence of red (as in her undergarments) is quite natural given the red Beryl logo, and the fact that the default Windows Decorator on most systems (currently one called "Emerald") loads your windows with red crystalline task panes (personally, I always change them to green or teal to suit the name... ^.^).

By hitting the ALT+mouse scroll wheel, you can alter the transparency of the window on demand, one of my favorite productive features aside from the Mac OSX-like Expose effect. So when I see her layers of clothes, I assume they're standard windows (plus one terminal window, that black one...) that have had their alpha levels reduced a tad....

Yup, those are windows. I didn't really think on the black one(s) as Terminal, but that could work ;)

QuoteCAPE: Pure and simple reference to the red crystal Beryl logo. Aside from beauty, it also lends a special kind of regality that suits her seniority quite well. Truly redefines the phrase "Hot Mama" in ways that can make VMS-san jealous beyond belief. ^__^

Yup! (though I wouldn't badmouth VMS-sama, we know she's psychotic O__O)

QuoteEARRINGS/HAIRBAND: Actually not terribly sure what the motif is here, although I guess the red-white-black of her head band is indicative of the website's color theme perhaps? They still look cool, though, and add further to the elegant and regal feel. Not sure if you've used it yet, but Beryl is surprisingly fast and snappy even on slightly older machines, and the effects amazingly professional despite being an alpha.

I dunno what the motif is either :P I guess I though a tiara/earrings/necklace matching set would be cool, and I tied it in with the rest of the color scheme. However, I added blue, pink and yellow highlights just to break up the red/black/white deck-of-cards color scheme XD

And sadly, I haven't tried Beryl :..( I don't think it would run on a video card circa 1998. Maybe when I get K8 back (soon!) I'll try running a LiveCD...I don't know if I could use Beryl without installing anything, but K8 would certainly be new enough (2004) to run Beryl...


QuoteHEAD: The pose itself is very enticing and well-portioned, and the head tops it off by adding an extra layer of charm and cuteness. The expression on her face has the 3 C's: Calm and Composed and quite Confident in her appearance. The eyes are exquisitely done in this picture.

I had forgotten that you opted for brown hair for your Linux-sama rendition, so for a moment there I hadn't recognized the famous girl in the penguin suit and KDE helmet. But it is quite the winning combination of hooked bangs (to enhance cuteness) and the french twist with sweeping side (to add an almost divine sense of elegance).

I did a lot of work on the hair; In addition to shading it, I added highlights. As I mentioned before, the hooked bangs are representing GNU horns ;)


QuoteIf there's more to come, I'm not sure if my senses can take it, so if you hear a pig explode with pleasure overload in the distance, at least you'll know why. ^__^

I've heard of flying pigs, but exploding....? XD

QuoteI want to call this my favorite of your pictures....... and I think i will...... ^v^

Thanks :D

QuoteAgain, great work Bella. She puts the "X" in "X Window System"!

Bwah!

QuoteC-Chan is going explode! Do you know what this means? Bacon from heaven!!! Get me some eggs and pancakes...

Mmmmm.... (Sorry C-Chan, but I love a good breakfast!)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on June 20, 2007, 12:55:03 AM
WAIT!

Ill get the biscuts with cheese and egg!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 20, 2007, 01:06:55 PM
Hmpf........... Scavengers......  'v'

Added after 5 hours 27 minutes:

QuoteAnd sadly, I haven't tried Beryl :..( I don't think it would run on a video card circa 1998. Maybe when I get K8 back (soon!) I'll try running a LiveCD...I don't know if I could use Beryl without installing anything, but K8 would certainly be new enough (2004) to run Beryl...

Fufu... yeah, I don't think it would have a video card at all....  ^___^;
(maybe integrated stuff...)

And WOT?!!!!!!!!!!!!  @0@
Those WorstBuy baffoons STILL haven't finished with K8?!!  @@;

I knew it, I knew it,... they're up to something...
*sheds tear*
For all we know, those bastards are ravaging your poor XP-san.  >o<
Time to take up arms and rescue her!  ^0^

(on the other hand,....... didn't you also say that K8 was an eMachine....?  Â¬___¬; )

In any event, hopefully when you do get it back you'll be able to test out the LiveCD.  Given that it's probably for the best that you get used to troubleshooting, we have to make sure you can run your LiveCD alright.  ^.^

I know that distros like Sabayon and Knoppix can run Beryl via the LiveCD, but that might be disabled in PCLOS sessions (again, to save on boot-up time and memory management).  Not sure,... might have to test it out myself.  ^^'

If not, there are always the YouTube videos and/or your truly.  ^____^
*plays with Bery settings like a pig in a candy store*

Just one thing,... is K8 a 32bit machine or 64bit?  (knowing eMachine, I'm guessing the former)
It doesn't seem to matter for PCLOS as I've been able to install it on both, but the proprietary video drivers act goofy on my AMD64 (on the other hand, the card is an ATI.... ¬___¬; )

QuoteI did a lot of work on the hair; In addition to shading it, I added highlights. As I mentioned before, the hooked bangs are representing GNU horns  

Aaa sou.... I had forgotten about that.  ^__^
C-chan approved abstract featurette!  ^v^

QuoteMmmmm.... (Sorry C-Chan, but I love a good breakfast!)

WAAAH!!  I can understand that from those other two vultures, but from YOU?!!!  @o@
Bad Bella-san!!!  ;^0^;

All for that.....

*slops unidentified grey stuff in a bowl*

...I'm giving you stuff that sorta, kinda looks like gruel.  -v-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 20, 2007, 05:41:10 PM
QuoteAnd WOT?!!!!!!!!!!!! @0@
Those WorstBuy baffoons STILL haven't finished with K8?!! @@;

I knew it, I knew it,... they're up to something...
*sheds tear*
For all we know, those bastards are ravaging your poor XP-san. >o<
Time to take up arms and rescue her! ^0^

(on the other hand,....... didn't you also say that K8 was an eMachine....? ¬___¬; )

Oh, she's been back for some time now. I just haven't gotten around to picking it up. Tomorrow, though :)

You see, I'm kinda in the great north woods of NH and the Best Buy is quite a drive away.

And did you know eMachines ranked second in "Reliability and Service" behind Lenovo in 2004 (K8's year?)

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,118514-page,5/article.html

QuoteIn any event, hopefully when you do get it back you'll be able to test out the LiveCD. Given that it's probably for the best that you get used to troubleshooting, we have to make sure you can run your LiveCD alright. ^.^

I know that distros like Sabayon and Knoppix can run Beryl via the LiveCD, but that might be disabled in PCLOS sessions (again, to save on boot-up time and memory management). Not sure,... might have to test it out myself. ^^'

If not, there are always the YouTube videos and/or your truly. ^____^
*plays with Bery settings like a pig in a candy store*

Just one thing,... is K8 a 32bit machine or 64bit? (knowing eMachine, I'm guessing the former)
It doesn't seem to matter for PCLOS as I've been able to install it on both, but the proprietary video drivers act goofy on my AMD64 (on the other hand, the card is an ATI.... ¬___¬; )

Oi...K8's 64-bit (I'm almost 100% sure) AND runs an ATI card...Trouble?

QuoteWAAAH!! I can understand that from those other two vultures, but from YOU?!!! @o@
Bad Bella-san!!! ;^0^;

All for that.....

*slops unidentified grey stuff in a bowl*

...I'm giving you stuff that sorta, kinda looks like gruel. -v-

Gruel? And I was going to let you have half of my sandwi...*Uh oh, it's a BLT*....Look the other way!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on June 20, 2007, 08:50:12 PM
Hey, bacons bits are great for omelets.  I might even feed you to a neo pet.. that i havent fed in 5 years but hasnt died
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 20, 2007, 11:15:26 PM
QuoteOi...K8's 64-bit (I'm almost 100% sure) AND runs an ATI card...Trouble?

.............................................................No comments, just prayers....  Â¬.¬

The gist of it is that ATI Linux drivers, despite being partially open-sourced, suck compared to the Nvidia ones (the ones they designed for AMD64's are particularly problematic.  And while your card probably might not have any problems (mine is an X600), your computer combination sounds eerily similar to my Acer (though admittedly, I had 3D issues even on Windows)....  -.-;

Just remember,.. when in doubt, Vesa is your friend.  ^________________^;

QuoteGruel? And I was going to let you have half of my sandwi...*Uh oh, it's a BLT*....Look the other way!

Bella-san's transitioned to the Dark Side....  ;____;

QuoteHey, bacons bits are great for omelets. I might even feed you to a neo pet.. that i havent fed in 5 years but hasnt died

Well that's just unbelievable.  I still wonder how many Tomogachi's lie dead in people's basements and closets..... *shudders*  -v-;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 24, 2007, 08:06:16 PM
KateOS-tan:



Her look (not particularly her personality), is loosely based off of the character Kate Austen from the TV series Lost.  

Mostly because when I thought Kate I thought that character heehee.

I don't know why she's skating; I really don't. When I drew her I just knew she had to be rollerskating XD.

I see her as being quite upbeat and active; Never wanting a dull or quiet moment in her life; She tries to learn from server-tans and desktop-tans alike, hoping this will make her better.

Like her mom Slackware-tan and sisters, she loves and reveres Unix-sama.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 24, 2007, 08:09:46 PM
WOW!  Someone's been to Distrowatch a lot lately!  ^.^

Fantastic work, and the hair is surprisingly fresh and original!  ^v^

And don't worry,... Knoppix-tan skates, so I guess she's just trying to learn from example.  ^___^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on June 24, 2007, 08:13:55 PM
Interesting indeed! Not a distro I've done a lot with, so I'm glad you've taken responsibility! Then again, don't you always? ^v^

I love your sketc- I mean masterpieces, they look so cool! You certainly are a great artist! I can't wait to see this in Uber-masterpeice mode, ne? ^o^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on June 24, 2007, 10:59:41 PM
at least tamogachis dont smell bad when they die in your closet
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: zjhentohlauedy on June 25, 2007, 09:21:02 AM
well my imouto as one right now. they are more versitile with the tamagochi site. although i think they die much quicker these days, i mean leave it idle for some time and there goes the pet, dead due to crap beside it.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 28, 2007, 11:25:40 AM
QuoteWOW! Someone's been to Distrowatch a lot lately! ^.^

Fantastic work, and the hair is surprisingly fresh and original! ^v^

And don't worry,... Knoppix-tan skates, so I guess she's just trying to learn from example. ^___^

I actually read about KateOS a while back. It was just now I decided to do a drawing.

Knoppix-tan does skate, doesn't she? I dunno why KateOS-tan is, I just thought, she has to be skating XD

I want to do the colors in a red/orange scheme. I think she'd be most closely related with Zenwalk-tan (cause both are Slackware based and Xfce-using), though I think KateOS-tan would be taller.

QuoteI love your sketc- I mean masterpieces, they look so cool! You certainly are a great artist! I can't wait to see this in Uber-masterpeice mode, ne? ^o^

Thanks! Though it might take a little time, I've come up with a new idea...
Something involving a few Vintage-tans, including a GEM OS-tan, Apple Lisa-tan(!) and Miggy-sama(!!). And maybe a few others.

You might be able to see where I'm going with this one...

EDIT:

Maybe not, cause even I don't know XD

Either GEM OS-tan running away from Lisa-tan (because of her shared heritage with GEM OS-tan's main "tormentor"), OR GEM OS-tan shaking hands with Lisa-tan to show that the Vintage-tans will have to get along and work together, ignoring their tumultuous pasts to 'survive'.

EDIT...again...

I think I like the first idea.

I was thinking about adding Windows 2.0-chan to the pic...but would she fit in with that time (IE, Windows 2.0 was still probably a "mainstream" OS [and 2.0-chan was probably still hanging with her Windows family] when GEM OS was aged [and already with the other Vintage-tans]...)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 29, 2007, 09:38:55 PM
QuoteI actually read about KateOS a while back. It was just now I decided to do a drawing.

Knoppix-tan does skate, doesn't she? I dunno why KateOS-tan is, I just thought, she has to be skating XD

No problem with that.  Sometimes you want to give characters a little something random to liven them up a bit.  One of the reasons why a lot of the Console-tans fail is because most try too hard to emulate the system to a fault, without setting aside something unique.  The words "cowlick" and "scallion" have zilch to do with Windows ME, yet they're ME-tan's two most memorable traits.  ^^

QuoteI want to do the colors in a red/orange scheme. I think she'd be most closely related with Zenwalk-tan (cause both are Slackware based and Xfce-using), though I think KateOS-tan would be taller.

Get her past the 180cm limit, and now we're talkin'!  *lecherous smile* ^____^

QuoteThanks! Though it might take a little time, I've come up with a new idea...
Something involving a few Vintage-tans, including a GEM OS-tan, Apple Lisa-tan(!) and Miggy-sama(!!). And maybe a few others.

*extends lecherous smile*  ^_________________________^

QuoteMaybe not, cause even I don't know XD

Either GEM OS-tan running away from Lisa-tan (because of her shared heritage with GEM OS-tan's main "tormentor"), OR GEM OS-tan shaking hands with Lisa-tan to show that the Vintage-tans will have to get along and work together, ignoring their tumultuous pasts to 'survive'.

If you've already seen Haibane Renmei, then naturally you'd opt for #2.  That is unless either Lisa-san or GEM-san locks herself in a room and draws..... disturbing stuff... and secretly covets/loathes everyone else.... then we'll talk.......... ^^;

QuoteI think I like the first idea.

Ah so they DO have a disturbing room!  ^v^

QuoteI was thinking about adding Windows 2.0-chan to the pic...but would she fit in with that time (IE, Windows 2.0 was still probably a "mainstream" OS [and 2.0-chan was probably still hanging with her Windows family] when GEM OS was aged [and already with the other Vintage-tans]...)

I think you meant "Mac 2.0", net?  ^__^
By the time 2.0-chan came out, I think they were already at Mac System 6.0, and yes GEM-chan was fresh out of her lawsuit with Apple.  And as you may know from a previous drawing, OS/2-neesan was already around being raised to be the Great Flagship OS of the IBM/M$ alliance.  ^^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 29, 2007, 11:59:56 PM
QuoteNo problem with that. Sometimes you want to give characters a little something random to liven them up a bit. One of the reasons why a lot of the Console-tans fail is because most try too hard to emulate the system to a fault, without setting aside something unique. The words "cowlick" and "scallion" have zilch to do with Windows ME, yet they're ME-tan's two most memorable traits. ^^

I just wonder where all that pervy Homeko/Homeo stuff comes from...a bit to much creative license XD

Unless....

Our two XP Home computers are up to something O__O

QuoteIf you've already seen Haibane Renmei, then naturally you'd opt for #2. That is unless either Lisa-san or GEM-san locks herself in a room and draws..... disturbing stuff... and secretly covets/loathes everyone else.... then we'll talk.......... ^^;

I haven't made up my mind yet heehe.
I don't really see how GEM-tan could get past all that turmoil, at least at first (the pic idea would be set when Amiga-sama first "recruited" GEM-tan to her group)

Later on she'd have to learn to get along with Lisa-san.

QuoteI think you meant "Mac 2.0", net? ^__^
By the time 2.0-chan came out, I think they were already at Mac System 6.0, and yes GEM-chan was fresh out of her lawsuit with Apple. And as you may know from a previous drawing, OS/2-neesan was already around being raised to be the Great Flagship OS of the IBM/M$ alliance. ^^;

I meant Windows 2.0-tan :) Just in the background or something. She's just so sweet (probably my favorite non-NT Windows-tan)...and she  reminds me of a quiet, unassuming, young version of Saseko almost ^_^

Speaking of vintage Windows-tans, why does Windows 1.0-tan have a bandage on her forehead? (question just came to me while looking at 1.0/2.0 picture XD)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 02, 2007, 09:19:08 AM
QuoteOur two XP Home computers are up to something O__O

Ano.........  ^_________^;
That being said, maybe I'll reconsider you exposing my darling SAM-chan to those perverts.  Who knows what they'll do or show her.  ^^;

*shields SAM-chan*

QuoteI haven't made up my mind yet heehe.
I don't really see how GEM-tan could get past all that turmoil, at least at first (the pic idea would be set when Amiga-sama first "recruited" GEM-tan to her group)

Later on she'd have to learn to get along with Lisa-san.

Time heals all wounds and all, especially when Lisa-tan was also betrayed herself (birds of a feather and all...)

QuoteI meant Windows 2.0-tan  Just in the background or something. She's just so sweet (probably my favorite non-NT Windows-tan)...and she reminds me of a quiet, unassuming, young version of Saseko almost  

Thank you Bella-san.  ^^
Yeah, I guess she could pass for a younger [older], pint-sized, cute-as-a-button Saseko.  ^___^

QuoteSpeaking of vintage Windows-tans, why does Windows 1.0-tan have a bandage on her forehead? (question just came to me while looking at 1.0/2.0 picture XD)

To drive home the point that Win1.0 was essentially a patch job.  An experimental OS that couldn't survive without an active DOS environment (in fact, she had more in common with a DOS application than a self-sustaining OS).  That's why I also intended her to be a bit on the slow side, similar perhaps to Nancy from "ROD the TV".  -.-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 02, 2007, 11:30:02 AM
QuoteAno......... ^_________^;
That being said, maybe I'll reconsider you exposing my darling SAM-chan to those perverts. Who knows what they'll do or show her. ^^;

*shields SAM-chan*

Gah! Don't worry, I keep Homeko in check. I threaten her with SAM-chan!

QuoteTime heals all wounds and all, especially when Lisa-tan was also betrayed herself (birds of a feather and all...)

I didn't know that...

QuoteTo drive home the point that Win1.0 was essentially a patch job. An experimental OS that couldn't survive without an active DOS environment (in fact, she had more in common with a DOS application than a self-sustaining OS). That's why I also intended her to be a bit on the slow side, similar perhaps to Nancy from "ROD the TV". -.-

DOS application...heehee!
They've come a long way since their DOS applications i.e. OSs!

I just had to know, I couldn't shake the thought someone hit her in the forehead with a hammer or something O__o

As for the ORIC-tan/Pippin-tan pic, I think I know what ORIC-tan will look like...I see her as somewhat young, and tomboyish (cause a skirt and frills don't seem to work on a gamer heehee).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 02, 2007, 01:03:10 PM
QuoteGah! Don't worry, I keep Homeko in check. I threaten her with SAM-chan!

Well,.... I did sorta suggest that she should wield a hammer (the whole Thunar reference).......... so i can believe that quite well...... ^__^

QuoteI didn't know that...

Lisa-tan was released with the equivalent price in today's US currency $20,893. Meanwhile the Macintosh, release only a year later, was not even a 10th of that price and still sported almost all the same features and even some improvements.  (sure it didn't have the whopping 4MB of RAM!!!,... but one hardly saw the difference in the Lisa)
Even businesses (the main target) realized how overpriced she was and she just didn't sell.  You can read more about her here, including that even in 1989 which left poor Lisa-san scarred for life.... ;__;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Lisa

In retrospect, I kinda think she was Apple's "Windows ME" -- perhaps not intentionally, but it certainly did highlight the Mac as the far better system in the eyes of the consumer.  -___-

QuoteAs for the ORIC-tan/Pippin-tan pic, I think I know what ORIC-tan will look like...I see her as somewhat young, and tomboyish (cause a skirt and frills don't seem to work on a gamer heehee).

That works for me.  ^___^
It's just so hard to even envision and ORIC or Pippin, since I never heard of either not but a year ago....  -v-;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Gamemaster_ca_2003 on July 04, 2007, 11:03:13 AM
I Hope this is the SAM-chan they are refurring to.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAM_Coupe
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on July 04, 2007, 01:38:25 PM
No, I'm sorry, but I think SAM-chan in this case refers to SAM linux (http://www.sam-linux.org).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 04, 2007, 11:07:25 PM
Regardless, that is still an A-W-E-S-O-M-E find!!!  ^v^

Chock one up for Binteji Renmei membership!!!  ^v^
(and besides, SAM Coupe-chan could make for some interesting plot points when paired with SAM Linux-chan.... ^___^)

And WOW!  Did I forget to mention what a beautiful, wonderful, marvelous, adorable, and absolutely DIVINE avatar you have?  ^_______^
[playing dumb]   I wonder which fantastic plastic OS-tan that is...?  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 05, 2007, 12:32:44 AM
That is a good find :D These vin-tans are coming out of the woodwork!

What do you guys think of this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG3D

It's some sort of window manager...or something...but it can run on Linux, Solaris or Windows.

But it could make for an interesting app-tan...she'd be Alice in Wonderland inspired ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 05, 2007, 06:44:14 PM
ORIC-tan and Pippin-tan:



Just an idea of my designs for them :) Pippin-tan is going to look a lot like generic Mac-san, maybe with a dark gray outfit/darker hair and eyes.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on July 05, 2007, 06:46:51 PM
OOOoooo! Pippin-tan look nifty! Though that is an evil glares she's got!

Gomen nasai, Pressing business pulls me away, atm. I shall return!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 05, 2007, 06:53:18 PM
QuoteOOOoooo! Pippin-tan look nifty! Though that is an evil glares she's got!

Cause a whipper-snapper is saying she pwns her at gaming XD

...Kids....

EDIT:

I forgot to post this:



Just a quick sketch of a Leopard-tan/iPhone-tan idea I had...I was kinda inspired by my own avatar XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 05, 2007, 08:25:45 PM
QuoteCause a whipper-snapper is saying she pwns her at gaming XD

...Kids....

BWAHAHAHA!!!!!!  There's no school like OLD-SCHOOL!!  ^__^
I'm framing that.... -v-

*frames phrase*

I'm addicted to saying I love your stuff, but I can't help it.... you just refuse to draw anything bad, darnit.  >__<

Alright, time to satiate my Bella-san Art fix.... -v-

ORIC-tan: Genki and tomboyish as promised.  ^__^
Maybe cause it's an 80's thing, but she looks like she came straight out of the Goonies (with a touch of Dennis the Menace with that slingshot...).  ^v^'

Pippin-tan:  Very cool and sexy despite the legacy of the system itself.  ^.^
And the fact that you'll make her look like Generic Mac-tan is a neat way to tie the family roots.  ^.^
She's bound to rekindle my interest in the so-called "worst videogame console ever".

Leopard+iPhone:  Positively adorable, and besides a profile shot of Leopard I think would look fantastic.  ^v^
This I definitely look forward to seeing when completed, even if it takes a few months.....  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 06, 2007, 09:10:31 PM
QuoteORIC-tan: Genki and tomboyish as promised. ^__^
Maybe cause it's an 80's thing, but she looks like she came straight out of the Goonies (with a touch of Dennis the Menace with that slingshot...). ^v^'

Heehee, I didn't even really intend for that. I just thought a playful tomboy would be one to carry around a slingshot :)

QuotePippin-tan: Very cool and sexy despite the legacy of the system itself. ^.^
And the fact that you'll make her look like Generic Mac-tan is a neat way to tie the family roots. ^.^
She's bound to rekindle my interest in the so-called "worst videogame console ever".

I made her look like Mac-san because I believe I read Pippin ran on some striped down version of Macintosh...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on July 07, 2007, 03:37:06 AM
Yes you are correct. The Pippin did run on a modified version of the Mac OS. (System 7 if I recall correctly)

Pippin-tan looks really cool and the futuristic look suits her well! And that ORIC-tan is really funny!

And although I am extremely sick of all the iPhone hype (probably because they are so expensive and I probably never will have one),  I do very much like the iPhone-tan!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 07, 2007, 10:16:51 AM
QuoteYes you are correct. The Pippin did run on a modified version of the Mac OS. (System 7 if I recall correctly)

Pippin-tan looks really cool and the futuristic look suits her well!

Thanks! You're very knowledgeable about Mac-tans, so it's good you like her :)

System 7, eh...? Maybe I'll add some pinstripes or something to her suit as a reference to Macintosh System 7-tan (one of my favorite classic Mac OS-tans!).

QuoteAnd although I am extremely sick of all the iPhone hype (probably because they are so expensive and I probably never will have one), I do very much like the iPhone-tan!

I kinda agree about the price and all...but I'd give them a couple of years. Once the initial hype wears down a bit, they'll probably have a less expensive, though perhaps with less features, version (maybe like with the different iPods...)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 07, 2007, 07:12:09 PM
Greetings to all,

As you may well know, Bella-san will be leaving on her photography expedition within a few hours.  Granted this is 2007 and there are several more Wifi spots than there used to be, so we may still received word from her intermittently.  Unfortunately, this is only best case scenario, and we should get used to the fact that we may not hear from her again in a month, maybe more.

In the short time that we've known her, Bella-san has shown herself to be an active member of our community, and has not only helped further the cause of original OS-tan art, but has also encouraged other artists to do the same.  Her posts are full of wit and an open mind, and clearly she's a uniter rather than a divider when it comes to our special brand of "hot-buttno issues".  For this reason and more I can say with certainty that she will be missed, but nevertheless we wish her a fun and productive expedition.  May she spend her summer enjoyably amongst the comfort of family, friendly townsfolk and her beloved portable media.  ^^

It is often said that pictures are worth a thousand words, so rather than utter a simple 'farewell' and call it a day, it is with great pride to report that I've helped her prepare a more elaborate gift to this forum.  The strength of our forum does not come from the backing of a single person as some have suggested in the past, but rather as a collective effort of people keeping discussions alive, rolling out new ideas and motivating creative endeavors.  And if strength through unity can do wonders for a forum, than it stands to reason that a collaborative art project -- supported by a fair exchange of roles, respect for each other's strengths and weaknesses, and frequent, open dialogue -- can transcend anything that a single artist could produce....

http://ostan-collections.net/annex/Images/PCLOS-tan.jpg

...It was not only a pleasure to collaborate with Bella-san on this remarkable rendition of PCLOS-tan, but she also helped renew my faith in my artistic abilities and all the as-yet still unexplored creative outlets.  Clearly this fresh new perspective would not have been possible if I continued to wallow and stagnate in my deteriorating artistic mindset.  For better or for worse this has helped me decide to postpone my retirement for a bit longer,... and although I won't be able to collaborate on another project for a long while, at least I will gladly help hold the fort till that day arrives.  

So from us to everyone who is reading this, thank you for all your support throughout this past year, and please never forget that through unity there is strength.  As long as we help and encourage each other, there is no reason to covet anything.

Thank you, Bella-san, and farewell my friend.  ^__^

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PS:  If you'd like to know more about PCLOS-tan, you can refer to the original brainstorming session that started it all...

http://ostan-collections.net/post-31331.html#31331

BTW, there is a bigger version of this picture, but the file size is prohibitive.  X__X'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 07, 2007, 08:45:59 PM
:..) Thank you so much! The pic's even better with the background (looks like the White Mountains :) )
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on July 07, 2007, 09:58:25 PM
Long picture is LOOONNNGGG @_@
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on July 08, 2007, 03:03:04 PM
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It's sooooooooooo incredibly beautiful! ;019 Really, I've been staring at that incredibly beautiful masterpiece of PC Linux OS-tan for at least a minute before trying to type! Also seeing it really made my day after coming home from a road trip today!

And I hope that you have a great time with your expedition, Bella!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 08, 2007, 05:14:08 PM
Quote:..) Thank you so much! The pic's even better with the background (looks like the White Mountains  )

YAY!!  Bella-san is still with us for at least a few more hours!  ^__^
Not sure where these mountains were taken from, but this is an actual, real, 100% PCLinuxOS wallpaper that I used for PCLinuxOS-tan's background.  ^.^
I figured the bright scene and high altitude could help justify the lighting and the wavy hair respectively.  ^.^

QuoteLong picture is LOOONNNGGG

Yay, Bella-san likes her characters with nice, long, juicy legs (very CLAMP-like, I've always said), and I'm personally okay with it since it makes PCLOS-tan look nice and tall.  ^__^

Even though.....

*pouts*

...she's only a measly 173cm.....  -____-

*pouts some more*

Darn! In retrospect, I should've negotiated for a couple more centimeters....  -v-

QuoteIt's sooooooooooo incredibly beautiful! Really, I've been staring at that incredibly beautiful masterpiece of PC Linux OS-tan for at least a minute before trying to type! Also seeing it really made my day after coming home from a road trip today!

And I hope that you have a great time with your expedition, Bella!

Thank you Aurora-san.
You of course need not worry about the message, since you're already (and have always been) an uber-frequent contributor AND you also were nice enough to collaborate on a couple of things.  ^^

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BTW, maybe it's a bit of wonderful coincidence that this happened right after PCLOS-san emerged, but as of this morning I FINALLy got my proprietary graphics card driver to work on PCLinuxOS!!  (turns out my card was actually a legacy one, so needed the legacy driver instead)

So now that I can officially use PCLinuxOS seamlessly on my primary machine which-no-longer-sucketh, I will be spending the next couple of days transitioning my entire operation into it.

So from this point forward, I am now officially a PCLinusOS user in mind, body and -tan.  ^_____^

*hops around for joy*

*latches amorously onto PCLOS-tan*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on July 08, 2007, 07:25:06 PM
C-Chan...why did i just get the feeling of a burial or something when you held that little speech in your piccypost? Refrain frumzatssu, aye?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 08, 2007, 08:12:25 PM
Hai hai, less talk, more picture lovin'.... -v-

BTW, welcome back.  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on July 08, 2007, 08:42:03 PM
by long I ment 2444 pixels long long.  The kind of long that is too long *hits c-chan with the hint hammer*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on July 08, 2007, 09:17:14 PM
This pirate has seen pictures over 9000 pixels... and i'm not kidding. It might even have been 13000. (and no, it was not the longcat, duh)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 08, 2007, 09:18:51 PM
Also, Bella's art thread,...

Besides, that's the smaller version...  I wasn't kidding when I said the actual is prohibitively large..... -.-'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on July 08, 2007, 09:22:11 PM
Upload somewhar? *-*

Added after 55 seconds:

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*screams*OVAR NAYNE THAUSEND 9000000000000000000000000000000lololololool!!!!!!!1!!1!!one!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on July 08, 2007, 09:46:20 PM
-_- art thread or no, We have mentioned that pictures should at least be able to fit compleatly on the screen at one time.  I have to scroll several times to see it all.  please resize and link to full view if you want to keep the integrity of the original.  -_- I mean if I posted the original of my photoshop example you complain about me waving around, it would be HUGE. like HUEG AS XBOX >_<  its 3000+ pixels on one side.

Tell you what, you make it fit on my screen (and then persumably everyone else who visits) and ill sit here and to a wonderfuly swoonful admiration. deal?  good.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 08, 2007, 10:58:20 PM
Well... at least now you're finally talking my language.... ^v^

Deal,... I'll resize the image to 600px width and link to the original (and maybe the uber-sized one).  However,....

1) I remove the image from there and repost here, just cause by now people won't know what the hell we're talking about.  -v-

2)  I am, after all, tampering with a gift to a dear friend, so I better get at least 100 words of swoonfulness for this sacrifice.  -.-

Okay, stand by,... I still have to reinstall some stuff into this new system....

Added after 19 minutes:

BTW, I'm no cat, so i don't recall ever complaining about picture sizes.  That is, unless, it was a retaliatory act,... that'd be the only time I'd risk calling a pot black.  ^.^

Added after 12 minutes:

Okay, less talk, more image migration....

Carried forth from its original thread, http://ostan-collections.net/post-32643.html#32643:



Medium Version:
http://ostan-collections.net/annex/Images/PCLOS-tan.jpg

*sigh* The detail's washed out and I feel dirty...  -___-
Please forgive me Bella-san,....  ;^0^;

*hides head in dirt*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 09, 2007, 09:08:59 AM
QuoteIt's sooooooooooo incredibly beautiful! Really, I've been staring at that incredibly beautiful masterpiece of PC Linux OS-tan for at least a minute before trying to type! Also seeing it really made my day after coming home from a road trip today!

That was my reaction too when I saw her all finished as well :D Hope you had a good trip, too!

QuoteAnd I hope that you have a great time with your expedition, Bella!

I will! Nothing like traveling around New England, just about everywhere is beautiful :)

QuoteYAY!! Bella-san is still with us for at least a few more hours! ^__^
Not sure where these mountains were taken from, but this is an actual, real, 100% PCLinuxOS wallpaper that I used for PCLinuxOS-tan's background. ^.^
I figured the bright scene and high altitude could help justify the lighting and the wavy hair respectively. ^.^

So that's where the background came from!
You may not have noticed but in soem of my Windows-tan pix (like the "International Incident" comic) I make the background look like the XP background Bliss ;)

QuoteYay, Bella-san likes her characters with nice, long, juicy legs (very CLAMP-like, I've always said), and I'm personally okay with it since it makes PCLOS-tan look nice and tall. ^__^

That's always been the style of my art :)

And good luck with PCLOS!

QuoteC-Chan...why did i just get the feeling of a burial or something when you held that little speech in your piccypost? Refrain frumzatssu, aye?

LOL...

QuoteDeal,... I'll resize the image to 600px width and link to the original (and maybe the uber-sized one). However,....

She still looks great at any size :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 10, 2007, 10:43:34 PM
QuoteShe still looks great at any size

Like I said before, Bella-san has always been a uniter not a divider.  ^__^

Speaking of which....  -v-

*checks Gin-sama clock*

It's been approximately 219,770 seconds since a certain captain promised to swoon over Bella-san's parting image.  

Then again, I forgot I made a deal with a person who takes 3 years to finish a drawing, so I might have to entrust the job of reading his swoon to one of my descendants....  ^___^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Icelilly on July 11, 2007, 07:28:18 AM
C-Chan, she's so cute!! *____* I love the fact that her eyes seem to match her outfit. <3
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 11, 2007, 08:18:28 AM
Gah!!  Lilly-san, ARIGATOU!!!  ^v^

*leaps and hugs*  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Icelilly on July 11, 2007, 08:41:53 AM
You're welcome! ^o^
*superflyingglompsyou*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on July 12, 2007, 02:41:12 AM
QuoteThen again, I forgot I made a deal with a person who takes 3 years to finish a drawing, so I might have to entrust the job of reading his swoon to one of my descendants.... ^___^

Oh now that hurts -_-

But anyhow, I still plan on writing a good swoonage, i just cant pop it off as fast as you can. Im not a swoonage master.  takes me longer to get a heart felt swoonage out.. tho just as a note.. since she STILL dosnt fit compleatly on the screen, you wont get a fill 100 word swoon, unless i get on a roll, in which case ill have butter on my pants.  You cant complain however, you didnt fully live up to your end of the bargain (tho i give you kudos *hands you the oatmeal bar* for enduring such pain as to resize it at all)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 12, 2007, 11:46:54 AM
VMS-sama and OS/2 Warp-san:



NT-san (though I dunno what she should be wearing; maybe a kimono (a la 95-tan, or a battle suit...?) and, about frickin' time, a Hacchan, Pup-chan, and MSDOS-tan group pic (Hacchan's trying to keep PuppyLinux-tan from the hard drive; MSDOS-tan is hiding as usual):



I'm also working on a comic featuring Linux-sama and Slackware-tan, and, technically, Unix-sama(!!!) although she is never shown in the comic (but she does have one line)

Basically, it's Slackware-tan having a panic attack (at Unix-sama's feet no less) because she doesn't think she can ever compare to her hero and idol Unix-sama, while Linux-sama watches on (at one point thinking, "not THIS...again...")

Slackware-tan says something about not being worthy of being compared to Unix-sama, what with her spectacular legacy and all. Unix-sama agrees (would she do that...? I know she's supposed to have a "difficult" side...) and Slackware-tan loses it XD

And it ends with Slackware-tan bowing and leaving quite peacefully.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 13, 2007, 01:24:34 AM
QuoteBut anyhow, I still plan on writing a good swoonage, i just cant pop it off as fast as you can. Im not a swoonage master. takes me longer to get a heart felt swoonage out.. tho just as a note.. since she STILL dosnt fit compleatly on the screen, you wont get a fill 100 word swoon, unless i get on a roll, in which case ill have butter on my pants. You cant complain however, you didnt fully live up to your end of the bargain (tho i give you kudos *hands you the oatmeal bar* for enduring such pain as to resize it at all)

Whaaaaaaaaa?!!!!!!!  @o@

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*bites oatmeal bar*

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What'dya use on that Dell XPS?  An 800x600 resolution?!!  @,@'

*gasps*

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*bites oatmeal bar*

I know you have a thing with projection, but I never expected all that talk in that other thread about needing to buy the latest-hardware-plus-the-latest-software-else-you-fail-as-a-professional- artist to mean that you were actually using old hardware yourself!  Maybe a Packard Bell running a 486DX on 8 megs of RAM, a screen with only 16 colors, and 3.1-sama,.. no wonder you're so attached to her!  "He who yells the most has the most to hide!", now it finally makes sense!  ^.^

Oh you poor poor poor poor thing........  ;^.^;


*sniffles*
*bites oatmeal bar*

I thought you were just like the Cat complaining about page r*ping, so I foolishly adjusted the width so it would make the horizontal page bar disappear on what today accounts for "standard" screens.  But how petit bourgeouise of me not to realize you had the handicap of a smaller viewing area,... I betcha viewing the random image thread must be daily torture with those giant 1280x1024's.  How BLIND I was,... GOMEN!  I'm SO sorry!  ;^0^;

*bites oatmeal bar*

My heart aches with pity,... by all means, I'll be willing to provide a state-sponsored subsidy on the swoonage word count to ease your burden.  ^.^
And free food and water and linux distros,... and free healthcare... well,..... I suppose I could fly you to where Lilly-san is for that.  ^___^


*scarfs down oatmeal bar*

Oh heavens, I shan't say no more!  ^0^

QuoteVMS-sama and OS/2 Warp-san:

Bella-sama, what hast thou done!  The Captain will only be able to see the cleaver and maybe a piece of VMS-sama's hair!

Oh, can there ever be justice in this world!  ;^0^;


Fufufu....  ^___^

'Kay, enough theatrics!  ^v^
Back to business.... ^___^

*takes specimen*

Bella-san's reign of awesomeness knows no bounds, not even on the road.

Now that VMS-sama pic is what we're DEFINITELY talkin'!  ^V^
Wooooooooweeeeeeee!!  Can that redefinie "hot mama", or can that redefine "hot mama"?!! ^___^

And I should've imagined that you too could impart a deadly grace and elegance to the adult OS/2-san as well.  ^___^

*SWOON*

They're cool enough as it is, but in color,....  @o@

By all means, bring on the slicing, dicing, shark feeding, medusa hair strangulation and phaser shootin'!  ^V^

QuoteNT-san (though I dunno what she should be wearing; maybe a kimono (a la 95-tan, or a battle suit...?) and, about frickin' time, a Hacchan, Pup-chan, and MSDOS-tan group pic (Hacchan's trying to keep PuppyLinux-tan from the hard drive; MSDOS-tan is hiding as usual):

I know you've always drawn great hair, but somehow you're making it look very flowing and vibrant even at this stage in the game.  I'm liking that as you can see. ^___^

Not much to say on NT-san,.. been there done that to a certain extent, although pairing her up so close to mom lends itself to some jaw-dropping comparisons.  But the one that I KNOW I'll love is the one I've been hoping to see for quite a while.  At last a small tribute to our epic Puppy-chan installation!  ^v^
And although the sketchwork doesn't define the arm positions quite well yet, I think I definitely know where this is going.  I'll be watching this adorable Three Stooges trio closely!  ^___^

*sits and wags tail*

QuoteI'm also working on a comic featuring Linux-sama and Slackware-tan, and, technically, Unix-sama(!!!) although she is never shown in the comic (but she does have one line)

Basically, it's Slackware-tan having a panic attack (at Unix-sama's feet no less) because she doesn't think she can ever compare to her hero and idol Unix-sama, while Linux-sama watches on (at one point thinking, "not THIS...again...")

Slackware-tan says something about not being worthy of being compared to Unix-sama, what with her spectacular legacy and all. Unix-sama agrees (would she do that...? I know she's supposed to have a "difficult" side...) and Slackware-tan loses it XD

And it ends with Slackware-tan bowing and leaving quite peacefully.

Hmmm,... I'd hate to not let you draw the Goddess, since it's not right for the procrastinating pig to hold on to her indefinitely.  '___'

Tell you what.... ^___^

*sneaks off to private area*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 13, 2007, 10:19:04 AM
Erm...was that er...sarcasm or....?

Nevermind :P

QuoteNow that VMS-sama pic is what we're DEFINITELY talkin'! ^V^
Wooooooooweeeeeeee!! Can that redefinie "hot mama", or can that redefine "hot mama"?!! ^___^

No rendition of VMS-sama can be great enough! For she's the one who gave NT-san some of her greatness! Albeit quite watered down, but enough to make the NT OSs not as...screwy...as the non-NT ones.

If M$ didn't steal VMS's architect, who knows where Windows would be right now...

I'll let unencyclopedia do the talking:



XD XD XD

QuoteAnd I should've imagined that you too could impart a deadly grace and elegance to the adult OS/2-san as well. ^___^

I tried to make her look tough, but a little sad too (because I think even though she knows she has to fight, it's still a little painful for her cause it didn't have to be this way)

Quoteone that I KNOW I'll love is the one I've been hoping to see for quite a while. At last a small tribute to our epic Puppy-chan installation! ^v^
And although the sketchwork doesn't define the arm positions quite well yet, I think I definitely know where this is going. I'll be watching this adorable Three Stooges trio closely! ^___^

Yeah, that's pretty roughly done.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on July 13, 2007, 08:40:51 PM
Goodness Bella-san! Is it even possible for you to not be awesome?
Methinks not! ^__^

VMS-tan looks menacing! That's one heck of a cleaver!
OS/2-sama is, well, amazing. What a great job you do!
NT-san, yours is probably one of the best I've seen. Very nice
Puppt-chan and Hacchan, however, is by far the funniest. I especially like the 'swap' bowl ^__^

Added after 9 minutes:

[disapproving voice] Senpai...
That wasn't very nice
Surely he meant vertically
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 14, 2007, 12:37:03 AM
Fufufu... if you're able to log in as frequently as you do now, I think I'll be able to survive the summer after all.  ^___^

*takes down noose and dismantles gallow*

BTW, compliments to the impossibly-adorable picture of Sonata-sama!  ^v^

*bows and grovels before the Sonatasized Bella*

QuoteNo rendition of VMS-sama can be great enough! For she's the one who gave NT-san some of her greatness! Albeit quite watered down, but enough to make the NT OSs not as...screwy...as the non-NT ones.

If M$ didn't steal VMS's architect, who knows where Windows would be right now...

I'll let unencyclopedia do the talking:

"I Can't Believe It's Not VMS®"  ^___^
Okay, something's gonna get framed tonight!  ^v^

Ironically, that so-called spoof does some up reaility in a nutshell.  Right down to the Sunny Delight.  ^.^

QuoteI tried to make her look tough, but a little sad too (because I think even though she knows she has to fight, it's still a little painful for her cause it didn't have to be this way)

Of course not,... poor OS/2-san.... ;___;

Don't worry, we'll fight to get you open-sourced as quickly as possible... Hang in there!  ^o^

Quote[disapproving voice] Senpai...
That wasn't very nice
Surely he meant vertically

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah,... v-e-r-t-i-c-a-l-l-y.............

Well now why didn't he say so earlier?  
THAT makes a helluva lot more sense,.. I mean not quite since we scroll through large images all the time, but a little better than before.... ^___^

Had I known earlier, I would've just uploaded the Gallery version -- that one can't be taller than a preset height, so it will already be butchered beyond recognition (which is sorta why I'm hesitent to post it there).  -v-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 14, 2007, 01:12:13 AM
QuoteFufufu... if you're able to log in as frequently as you do now, I think I'll be able to survive the summer after all. ^___^

So long as K8 *pats K8* keeps finding the wifi XD

To be honest, I didn't even know they had wifi here...I'm pretty far away from the router, so it's sometimes on and off...

Quote"I Can't Believe It's Not VMS®" ^___^
Okay, something's gonna get framed tonight! ^v^

Ironically, that so-called spoof does some up reaility in a nutshell. Right down to the Sunny Delight. ^.^

It's seriously unnerving when unencyclopedia is on to something  o_o

QuoteOf course not,... poor OS/2-san.... ;___;

Don't worry, we'll fight to get you open-sourced as quickly as possible... Hang in there! ^o^

If there's really some M$/Windows code hidden in there, I think she'd be as unlikely as a opened Windows...

I think Miggy has a better chance (cause she has no M$ connections XD)

QuoteVMS-tan looks menacing! That's one heck of a cleaver!
OS/2-sama is, well, amazing. What a great job you do!
NT-san, yours is probably one of the best I've seen. Very nice
Puppt-chan and Hacchan, however, is by far the funniest. I especially like the 'swap' bowl ^__^

Thanks!
Yeah, C-Chan's been waiting for a pic of VMS-sama with an actual cleaver XD
And I really wanted to do a rendition of a grown OS/2-san, and a battle-ready NT-san (in case nobody noticed, the theme is Great Warrior OS-tans related to NT-san XD)

The Pup-chan, Hacchan and MSDOS-tan pic I'd done several ideas of, but I thought this was the cutest :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on July 14, 2007, 11:35:55 AM
QuoteIf there's really some M$/Windows code hidden in there, I think she'd be as unlikely as a opened Windows...

Quite honestly, I think IBM is established well enough that they could easily muscle past M$'s objections, especially if the whole M$ vs FOSS turns into an all out patent war. Hopefully they open OS/2 up soon!

QuoteI think Miggy has a better chance (cause she has no M$ connections XD)

Perhaps, but considering AROS-chan had to change her name to avoid a lawsuit with the Amiga group, maybe not ^^'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on July 14, 2007, 01:10:01 PM
Quote from: "C-chan"
PCLinux-tan

(http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pclostansmalliu4.jpg)

You sir have really done well on PCL-tan's looks and the movement of her hair was done nice too. Nice concept as having those mountains as a background.

PCL-tan's love is really expressed everytime whenever the ads promotes the OS above!  ;019
Quote from: "Bella"
ORIC-tan and Pippin-tan
(http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=comiced6.jpg)

Leopard-tan+iPhone-tan
(http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=154ww9.jpg)


ORIC-TAN: She remains cute by giving her a tomboy-kind of look. Nicely done! :)
PIPPIN-TAN: It was really a "nice call" from you to make her look like MacOS/System 7-tan. I really have to give you points for a nice art sketch well done and for that additional research  ;019

LEOPARD-TAN+iPHONE-TAN: You know, I can really guess that sketch was inspired by the OS9+iPod artwork (http://ostan.matrix.jp/os/mac/src/1129473848607.jpg). And your sketch was neatly done! I like it. Maybe you should post it to ++(Nijiura.com)'s website.  ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 14, 2007, 10:34:11 PM
QuoteORIC-TAN: She remains cute by giving her a tomboy-kind of look. Nicely done!
PIPPIN-TAN: It was really a "nice call" from you to make her look like MacOS/System 7-tan. I really have to give you points for a nice art sketch well done and for that additional research

Thanks! I actually added some pinstripes to Pippin-tan's uniform, as a nod to Aurora's OS7-tan.

QuoteLEOPARD-TAN+iPHONE-TAN: You know, I can really guess that sketch was inspired by the OS9+iPod artwork (http://ostan.matrix.jp/os/mac/src/1129473848607.jpg). And your sketch was neatly done! I like it. Maybe you should post it to ++(Nijiura.com)'s website.

I've added a lot more to it (I'll post it ASAP!)

Some of those imageboards kinda scare me, though : \ They sometimes aren't the kindest place for fanart...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 15, 2007, 01:22:10 AM
Wow!  Thank you Alfamille!  And great, you just did us a favor too!  ^.^

(http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pclostansmalliu4.jpg)

There we go, this'll fit perfectly even on a cellphone screen!  ^v^

QuoteI've added a lot more to it (I'll post it ASAP!)

Some of those imageboards kinda scare me, though : \ They sometimes aren't the kindest place for fanart...

Pretty please post it ASAP, and yes imageboards can be very counterproductive if infested with the wrong people.  Actually, Nijiura.com doesn't look that bad, and there was a comic up recently that had a brief cameo of Mac OSX Cheetah-san!  ^__^
Just be sure to post in Japanese,... you know, out of courtesy and all... ^__^

Speaking of posting, I figured I should post this up just to make people aware that PCLOS-san is here to stay.... ^__^



I'm either finished or not, depending on whether it should be shaded (it's part of a series composed of  quick-n-dirty comic-strip-like pictures).  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on July 15, 2007, 09:43:12 AM
Woah, howdy there, cowboy.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 15, 2007, 12:09:51 PM
LOL!!! XD

I'd have rode a horse, but to each their own...

QuotePretty please post it ASAP, and yes imageboards can be very counterproductive if infested with the wrong people. Actually, Nijiura.com doesn't look that bad, and there was a comic up recently that had a brief cameo of Mac OSX Cheetah-san! ^__^
Just be sure to post in Japanese,... you know, out of courtesy and all... ^__^

Oh, the one where they're cavorting about in swimsuits lol...

The posting in Japanese thing could be the problem ;) (cause who knows what those translation sites will come up with >__<)

And here's more of the iPhone-tan/Leopard-tan pic (halfway between being inked)

As for the NT-san pic, I think I'm either going to design her outfit like this (kinda formal, "Military" style)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on July 15, 2007, 12:11:36 PM
...omfz.
...by the empress, this is awesome.

Or, the best one-liner ever, from Konata's father...
I win at life.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 15, 2007, 06:02:41 PM
Here's my idea for NT-san's outfit:



(Since she uses a western style sword, I didn't know how she'd look wearing Japanese dress)

Edit:
Gosh. I just hope she doesn't look like a killer flight attendant XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on July 16, 2007, 12:29:32 AM
Awesome work as always!

VMS-tan, OS/2 Warp-tan and NT-tan all look ready for battle! And VMS-tan shows off and introduces her giant cleaver! Super awesome! But her and OS/2 Warp-tan appearing on the same page, I just hope they aren't about to fight each other because I like them both alot! *sniffle*

The Hacchan+MS DOS-tan+Pupchan picture is so cute! BTW, what does Pupchan's normal outfit look like in color? Because I was thinking about drawing a group picture with her and YellowDog-tan in it.

The updates on the iPhone+Leopard-tan picture look fantastic!

HAHAHAHAHA! Killer flight attendant! Hmm... That could make a weird movie! I wonder what scarier on a plane, snakes or killer flight attendants? Anyways NT-tan's military-style outfit looks awesome!

KILLER FLIGHT ATTENDANT!! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 16, 2007, 12:54:41 AM
QuoteThe Hacchan+MS DOS-tan+Pupchan picture is so cute! BTW, what does Pupchan's normal outfit look like in color? Because I was thinking about drawing a group picture with her and YellowDog-tan in it.

Thank you!

I didn't really have a set color in mind, but I know it'll be Hacchan-esque (cause Pup's GUI looks quite like 98).

QuoteHAHAHAHAHA! Killer flight attendant! Hmm... That could make a weird movie! I wonder what scarier on a plane, snakes or killer flight attendants? Anyways NT-tan's military-style outfit looks awesome!

KILLER FLIGHT ATTENDANT!!

...Or a killer bellhop XD

QuoteVMS-tan, OS/2 Warp-tan and NT-tan all look ready for battle! And VMS-tan shows off and introduces her giant cleaver! Super awesome! But her and OS/2 Warp-tan appearing on the same page, I just hope they aren't about to fight each other because I like them both alot! *sniffle*

I don't think they'll be fighting each other soon (cause both were kinda screwed over by NT-san in her own special way : |)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on July 16, 2007, 01:12:48 AM
FUKKEN SHIT SNAKES ON A PLANE YEAH!!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 16, 2007, 11:57:57 PM
QuoteWoah, howdy there, cowboy.

Hehe,... well she is a girl, not a boy, and that's a gnu, not a cow....

So technically, that should read "Woah, howdy there, gnugirl."

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*laughs at own joke*  ^V^

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QuoteOh, the one where they're cavorting about in swimsuits lol...

Yep,... our friends at Nijiura.com really do like cutting to the chase.... ^^;

QuoteThe posting in Japanese thing could be the problem (cause who knows what those translation sites will come up with >__<)

Don't worry, we'd help with that if needed.  ^^

QuoteAnd here's more of the iPhone-tan/Leopard-tan pic (halfway between being inked)

Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugoi!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

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*starts setting high denomination bills on the catwalk*  ^V^

QuoteHere's my idea for NT-san's outfit:

Woohoo.... now she reminds me of the student council duelers from Utena!  Very slick!  ^.^

And looking like a killer flight attendant....................... Meh, more like a killer parade batton wielder!  Fufufu....!  ^_____________^

QuoteVMS-tan, OS/2 Warp-tan and NT-tan all look ready for battle! And VMS-tan shows off and introduces her giant cleaver! Super awesome! But her and OS/2 Warp-tan appearing on the same page, I just hope they aren't about to fight each other because I like them both alot! *sniffle*

It's interesting that you said that, cause I really haven't considered the two intereacting before.  Even though both share a lot in common, I kinda figure they'd interact a little coldly with one another for some reason.  '__'

QuoteI didn't really have a set color in mind, but I know it'll be Hacchan-esque (cause Pup's GUI looks quite like 98 ).

I agree!  Yay!  Puppy-chan will have some more exposure!  ^.^

I doubt this dress applies since it's for winter use, but thought I should dig it out (if at least to show the world the adorable AROS-chan again!).  ^.^

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on July 19, 2007, 09:08:53 AM
Senpai...
-.-
That was just...yeah. Really.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 08, 2007, 11:08:42 AM
When I first started drawing OS-tans back in February, I hand colored them. After but a month or so of that, I switched to coloring them...with no more than a simple MS photo editing program using the brush tool...and sometime in May I decided to face my fear of Photoshop and start using that.

I've been using a complicated process of hand inking, digitally darken it, and hand coloring in light spots. But last week I reached the end of my rope with that, I knew I had to face my fear of....

Vector illustrating! The very name frightens me XD I mean, *I thought* it was like the theoretical algebra of digital art.

So, sometime on Saturday afternoon, like some sort of watergoing creature taking the first great evolutionary step onto land, I started by opening up Inkscape, and a project I'd been working on...and I realized, hey, this isn't quite as difficult/painful/frustrating as I thought it would be. Actually, it's fun! And though I still do coloring in PS, Inkscape is where I am now doing the lineart.

Makes me think of the words of a wise person who said...


Oh hell, I'll drop the drama and let sweet, sweet, VMS-sama do the talking:

Keep in mind this is only half colored...


Added after 4 minutes:

And some others:

Miggy/Win 2.0-tan:



Win1.0/2.0-tan:



Some photoshopping I did for fun:



Odyssey-tan:



There are more sketches I'll post later. And one other thing.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on August 08, 2007, 12:59:44 PM
Welcome back, Bella! Haven't seen you here in a long while! And you're back with some new fantastic stuff! Yay!

I too have switched from Photoshop to Inkscape (back in the spring time for me though) and once thought vector graphics were intimidating but I've gotten very efficent with vector graphics and I'm sure you will too!

Your new rendition of VMS-sama is fantastic and she's got a giant cleaver! (Although I also really like your original "V for Vendetta"-ish rendition too)

The Miggy + Windows 2.0-tan picture is very heartwarming! *sniffle*

Windows 1.0-tan and 2.0-tan look very nice with new outfits in the next picture! Incidentally, one of the pictures I'm working on now is a group picture of 1.0-tan and 2.0-tan!

And below that is an XP-tan no hacker would want to mess with! :D

And the mysterious looking background goes nicely with Odyssey-tan's mysterious personality!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 08, 2007, 01:13:08 PM
Wait there's more:

R: Leopard-tan and iPhone-tan w/name ideas. L: A comic idea. Anyone remember a couple months ago when the father Mac joked him and the father of Windows had been married for the last decade in an interview? You didn't? I did XD and thought it'd make for a funny OS-tan comic...


R: Sisterly hate... Saseko v. Vistan. M: XP Tablet edition-tan, all inked up ;) R: Apple I-tan (in failing heath), Apple II-tan and Lisa.



Saseko and Homeko: Proud to be XP (Those are going to be XP flags):



Miggy and ZX Spectrum-tan:



Totally unrelated...a satellite-tan:



You did a heckuva job, 95-tan...depressed Mac system 7 and 8-tan:



Political theater...how waaaay to many Linux/Unix consortium meetings end (with a diplomatic visit from the User Space Gang and "the consul on independent Linux-tan/LUC relations")



Speak of the devil...R: Plan 9-tan (based off of Kami-Tux's), M: BSD Devilette, and L: Minix-tan (far L is an angry Linux-sama)

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 09, 2007, 12:44:32 AM
*eyes pop*

BELLA-SAAAAAAAAAAAMAAAAAAAAAAA'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!
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BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  BELLA!!!!!  ~~~



BELLA-SAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;^V^;

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Added after 4 hours 2 minutes:

*morphs back a la T1000*

It's great to see you again!  Wow, like... there's TONS of good stuff to reply to today, so DON'T go away,.... Stay right there......  ^.^

Right,.... right there.......... yeah...... stay put....  `v'

*pitter patters off*

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*pitter patters back in*

*splatters crazy glue over Bella's feet*

Just a guarantee that you won't run off to take pictures, now.... ^.^;
Okay, I'll be back....

*trots off*

Added after 4 hours 36 minutes:

*huff puff*  Okay, I'm back!  ^v^

After over a month of suffering Bella withdrawal, I'm looking forward to my fix.... ^.^

*starts reading*

Added after 53 minutes:

QuoteWhen I first started drawing OS-tans back in February, I hand colored them.

And I was just looking at Zenwalk-tan the other day!  ^__^
Indeed we can trace the evolutionary path of your art!  ^v^
Just like others before and after you, I had great confidence then that you would be a great artist, because of your open-minded willingness to draw alternative OS-tans, but also because of that self-motivation that kept you sharing and improving!  So you can imagine how glad I am that you not only surpassed, but completely left expectations biting dust!  ^v^

QuoteAfter but a month or so of that, I switched to coloring them...with no more than a simple MS photo editing program using the brush tool...and sometime in May I decided to face my fear of Photoshop and start using that.

Remind me again what you used to create your first Pu-chan pic, plus 64 Studio.  Was that by hand or through the photo editor?  '__'

QuoteI've been using a complicated process of hand inking, digitally darken it, and hand coloring in light spots. But last week I reached the end of my rope with that, I knew I had to face my fear of....

When I first drew my first Miggy-chan, I tried doing it on Photoshop, then on a copy of Manga Studio I was "evaulating" (and ultimately never used again).  I had drawn Anime characters before with Raster graphics, but they never quite came out as clean and sharp enough to emulate modern Anime.  That perfectionist drive to "etch" the right look would often lead me to waste ungawdly amounts of time on very stupid things.  -v-

On the other hand, my last encounter with Illustrator was unpleasant, but since I was already aware by then of the great goodness of free software ("free" as in "freeware" only,... didn't know what the GPL was back then), I had the motivation to look for an alternative vector graphics program.  Nothing fancy, just something nice and simple enough to let me get used to it and still allow me to apply my experience using those awful Photoshop vector tools.

So I'm wondering if this is just a classic case of history repeating itself.  ^__^

QuoteVector illustrating! The very name frightens me XD I mean, *I thought* it was like the theoretical algebra of digital art.

*snicker*
I had worked on 3D editing years ago, so I didn't really think the same thing given I had worked with far worse things.  -v-
However, Illustrator and Photoshop's vector tools did leave me with a bad impression of what vector graphics are and can do.  ^^;

QuoteSo, sometime on Saturday afternoon, like some sort of watergoing creature taking the first great evolutionary step onto land, I started by opening up Inkscape, and a project I'd been working on...and I realized, hey, this isn't quite as difficult/painful/frustrating as I thought it would be. Actually, it's fun! And though I still do coloring in PS, Inkscape is where I am now doing the lineart.

*hugs Bella-san*

AAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!  YOU'VE JUST TAKEN YOUR FIRST STEP INTO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF INKSCAPE!!!!!!!  ^V^

So now you can join the ranks of your fellow vector-in-arm comrades, including myself, Aurora-sama, Kami-Tux, Tsubashi-san, soon-to-be-Alfamille, etc.... ^___^

(BTW, I take it you already had Inkscape installed due to a certain collaborative project, mayhaps?  ^___^)

I don't blame you for wanting to color in PS, as I too was neither comfortable nor knowledgeable enough to do everything in Inkscape when I first started.  Miggy-chan, for example, had her lineart and base coloring done in Inkscape, then I exported to PS for shading, her checkered shirt, her bag, etc, then exported that back into Inkscape for highlights and last minute additions...... then exported her BACK into PS to adopt suggestions from Darknight.  It was a mess and in hindsight is shows in her appearance, but thankfully time, patience and blur effects have helped consolidate my efforts into a single program.  ^^

It is very fun, no?  More sculpting that drawing actually, and very conducive to the Anime style.

QuoteMakes me think of the words of a wise person who said...

"Thou shalt add hair buns to your SAM Linux sketch." --The Book of C-chan, 24:2,10

...Deshou? ^___^

QuoteOh hell, I'll drop the drama and let sweet, sweet, VMS-sama do the talking:

Keep in mind this is only half colored...

Forgive me while I wipe my drool away.... ^__^

*wipe wipe*

There we go.  ^v^
Have I told you tonight how much of a hot-mama VMS-sama is?  ^>^
And vectorized she's absolutely, positively, vehemently, astoundingly stunning!  ^v^
It oozes with strength,... power,... sharpness, like the teeth of her cleaver,....  AND it's not even half done!  @o@
I know you said you wanted to color in PS, but I can assure you that applying the color in Inkscape can yield a similar look to what you have on now.  Course it's all a matter of practice really -- the one benefit in PS is that you can make the lines variable-width much more easily than in Inkscape (which requires a clever trick to imitate the appearance).  ^__^

This VMS-sama is a perfect example of how she would look like living in the fringes, struggling in a world almost alien to the one she grew up in and mastered, but still clutching to the hope that her bloodline will carry on.  I'm glad you opted for the silver hair streak idea after all -- that, coupled with the fierce single eye peering through, adds an incredible sense of drama and depth to her experession that, if one isn't careful, could send chills down the spine!  @v@

Her clothing is both cool and elegant, certainly happy to see it again after that cool sketch you did shortly before you left.  The picture of NT-tan she's clutching in her gloved hands is tearjerking.

I'm literally floored by this,... and if I'm not swooning now it's only because I promised to hold all my swooning till the end of the presentation.  At this rate, I'll be knocked out for a whole week.  ^v^

Seriously, if this is the new art direction your're going with, I feel the sun will shine brighter tomorrow morning.  ^___^

(now I'm sounding dramatic... -v-; )

One final note!  ^__^
Not sure if you sketched first then traced the lineart in Inkscape (I personally sketch in Inkscape directly), but in the event you go that route, don't forget that the "Trace Bitmap" function helps vectorize the lines in your sketchwork, thus making them fully scalable.

QuoteMiggy/Win 2.0-tan:

Well anything with Miggy-san and 2.0-chan is bound to be adorable, but you had already drawn one before no?  '__'

Oh well, as a wise person once said....

"The world can never haveth too much Miggy." --The Book of C-chan, 54:3,15

QuoteWin1.0/2.0-tan:

This one is striking, in that the style is unlike any you've done before.  More Anime than manga, and clearly a precursor to the vector drawing of VMS-sama you did above.  ^__^

Now that you mention it, I also started dabbling in a 2,0-chan picture the other day to break up some artist block. Since I don't have her body done yet, perhaps I can use this uniform instead to add some variety.  ^__^

Excellent work with this one!  ^^

QuoteSome photoshopping I did for fun:

Well this one's a collage really, but still nifty nonetheless.  -v-

Not sure what the thing in the lower corner is.  -.-

QuoteOdyssey-tan:

Oooh-hoo-HOO!!!  More of those dynamic lighting effects that I fell in love with!  ^v^
As you work with Inkscape, never forget that such effects are also possible there too.  Just as an example, check out the first image here:

http://www.inkscape.org/screenshots/?lang=en&version=0.45

And now that I visited the sight, my jaw dropped at what's coming up for release version 0.46:

http://www.inkscape.org/screenshots/?lang=en&version=0.46

I take what I said back about variable-width lines.... ^^;
Clearly it won't be a problem in Inkscape anymore!  ^v^

Someone's gonna get more patented C-chan funding!   ^___^
*opens wallet*

In any event, back to Oddyssey-san.  Cool, mystical, breathtaking are just some of the words that come to mind when I see her.  She also happens to have record-breaking long legs too, although it's likely that the shading in the back just makes them look thinner.  Not only do I like this, but it also gives you the right mindset to pursue when working in future Inkscape projects.... ^__^

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QuoteWindows 1.0-tan and 2.0-tan look very nice with new outfits in the next picture! Incidentally, one of the pictures I'm working on now is a group picture of 1.0-tan and 2.0-tan!

Woohoo!  Everywhere I look, people are drawing 2.0-chan!  ^__^
*sniff*  Makes me happy!  ^v^

Mine would actually be paired with a very young 3.1-sama (rather Windows 3.0).  I'd like to add the DOS sisters, OS/2 and 1.0-tan too (sadly no Xenix since she technically isn't around by then), but knowing me I'm safer keeping the project simple.  ^__________^;

QuoteR: Leopard-tan and iPhone-tan w/name ideas. L: A comic idea. Anyone remember a couple months ago when the father Mac joked him and the father of Windows had been married for the last decade in an interview? You didn't? I did XD and thought it'd make for a funny OS-tan comic...

Gyaaah!  Your sketches are getting more sophisticated with each passing drawing!  ^^
I really have no clue what you're talking about, but maybe it's cause I'm too distracted seeing the awesome and dynamic rendition of Leopard and iPhone-tan.  ^^
Plus the easter candy on the side,...

[I think I see PU-CHAN there!!!!! ^V^]

QuoteR: Sisterly hate... Saseko v. Vistan. M: XP Tablet edition-tan, all inked up  R: Apple I-tan (in failing heath), Apple II-tan and Lisa.

*nods approvingly*

One could make a lot of money broadcasting that little sisterly brawl.  ^__^

Now to go buy some hot oil.... Fufufu... -v-

I can't really decipher XP Tablet-tan at this resolution, but I'm confident you can squeeze every last ounce of cute out of her design concept.  ^___^

As for the ancient apples, I inovke an internet colloquialism....

INSTANT WIN!!!!!!!!!  ^v^

Love I-san's hair, especially!  ^v^

QuoteSaseko and Homeko: Proud to be XP (Those are going to be XP flags):

If they're wearing nothing but those flags, I'd be watch where you'd step if I were you.  Knowing our local demographic, that's gonna make for a lot of nosebleeds.  ^_______^

QuoteMiggy and ZX Spectrum-tan:

Can I say INSTANT WIN twice?  no?

Ah hell, I'll say it anyway.... -v-

INSTANT WIN!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

I'm actually kinda sad that I've neglected ZX-tan so much, especially since (according to my original schedule), she was destined to have a nice full-sized pic not long after her chibi was done.

*sigh*

Perhaps someday, but for now I'm glad people like you and Aurora-sama are taking up the slack of this slacker... ^___^;

QuoteTotally unrelated...a satellite-tan:

Yeah,... that was....... unexpected.  ^v^;

QuoteYou did a heckuva job, 95-tan...depressed Mac system 7 and 8-tan:

Alright, I'm gonna go a-hunting for Hag-chan in revenge!  >__<
I'll be right back!  ^__^

QuotePolitical theater...how waaaay to many Linux/Unix consortium meetings end (with a diplomatic visit from the User Space Gang and "the consul on independent Linux-tan/LUC relations")

Okay, can I say INSTANT WIN three times? no?

Oh alright, I won't abuse....  

I'll just switch to a different colloquialism.... ^___^

YOU WIN AT THE INTERNETS!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

I think I can distinguish a UNIX-sama in the background (as well as a Pioneer-tan, your Zenwalk-tan, the RedHat sisters, the bratty SCO UNIX-tan,... but I'm gonna have to see this in color definitely.  The basic premise is just...... PERFECT!! This hands done wins the award for most potential EPIC MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

QuoteSpeak of the devil...R: Plan 9-tan (based off of Kami-Tux's), M: BSD Devilette, and L: Minix-tan (far L is an angry Linux-sama)

No pun intended, I'm sure.  ^___^

9-sama is amazingly sexy in this sketch,... clearly she looks and acts like a former heir to the UNIX throne.  ^^
MINIX-tan is actually supposed to be CE-tan sized i think, but otherwise she looks very cute and sassy.  ^.^

*keeps looking for more*

Oh,... we're at the end..... ^___^

*hears something rumbling within*

Oh shoot, guess so many awesome pictures overloaded my swoon receptors and initiated the backup mechanism!  ^v^;

Wonderful work, Bella-sama!  I look forward to seeing how you can use Inkscape to bring these sketches to life!  If you have any questions, please please please please PLEASE let me know and I will answer them ASAP.  I want to make sure that you know every inch and every corner of the program, cause Inkscape in your hands is a formula for legends in the making.  ^___^

*rumbling grows louder*

Oh, and sorry for the mess in advance.... ^^;

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 09, 2007, 11:34:46 AM
QuoteRemind me again what you used to create your first Pu-chan pic, plus 64 Studio. Was that by hand or through the photo editor? '__'

That was Picture It (photo editior).

Quote*snicker*
I had worked on 3D editing years ago, so I didn't really think the same thing given I had worked with far worse things. -v-
However, Illustrator and Photoshop's vector tools did leave me with a bad impression of what vector graphics are and can do. ^^;

You know what I think put me off? I remember once reading a tutorial on DeviantArt about how do do hand-made (in PS) vector art O___O


QuoteIt is very fun, no? More sculpting that drawing actually, and very conducive to the Anime style.

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QuoteThere we go. ^v^
Have I told you tonight how much of a hot-mama VMS-sama is? ^>^
And vectorized she's absolutely, positively, vehemently, astoundingly stunning! ^v^
It oozes with strength,... power,... sharpness, like the teeth of her cleaver,.... AND it's not even half done! @o@
I know you said you wanted to color in PS, but I can assure you that applying the color in Inkscape can yield a similar look to what you have on now. Course it's all a matter of practice really -- the one benefit in PS is that you can make the lines variable-width much more easily than in Inkscape (which requires a clever trick to imitate the appearance). ^__^

This VMS-sama is a perfect example of how she would look like living in the fringes, struggling in a world almost alien to the one she grew up in and mastered, but still clutching to the hope that her bloodline will carry on. I'm glad you opted for the silver hair streak idea after all -- that, coupled with the fierce single eye peering through, adds an incredible sense of drama and depth to her experession that, if one isn't careful, could send chills down the spine! @v@

Her clothing is both cool and elegant, certainly happy to see it again after that cool sketch you did shortly before you left. The picture of NT-tan she's clutching in her gloved hands is tearjerking.

I'm literally floored by this,... and if I'm not swooning now it's only because I promised to hold all my swooning till the end of the presentation. At this rate, I'll be knocked out for a whole week. ^v^

Seriously, if this is the new art direction your're going with, I feel the sun will shine brighter tomorrow morning. ^___^

Thanks! I forgot to tell the title, "So Close, So Far Away".

Symbolizes how although NT and VMS are so closely linked, yet so incredibly different, and how this is a very unknown fact...

QuoteNot sure if you sketched first then traced the lineart in Inkscape (I personally sketch in Inkscape directly), but in the event you go that route, don't forget that the "Trace Bitmap" function helps vectorize the lines in your sketchwork, thus making them fully scalable.

Yep I sketch first. I'll have to try that!

QuoteWell anything with Miggy-san and 2.0-chan is bound to be adorable, but you had already drawn one before no? '__'

Oh well, as a wise person once said....

"The world can never haveth too much Miggy." --The Book of C-chan, 54:3,15

I want to try a vectorized one XD


QuoteThis one is striking, in that the style is unlike any you've done before. More Anime than manga, and clearly a precursor to the vector drawing of VMS-sama you did above. ^__^

Now that you mention it, I also started dabbling in a 2,0-chan picture the other day to break up some artist block. Since I don't have her body done yet, perhaps I can use this uniform instead to add some variety. ^__^

Excellent work with this one! ^^

Yup, this is the pic where I reached the proverbial "end of my rope" with non-vector work heehee. I actually am working on reverse vectorizing it...

QuoteNot sure what the thing in the lower corner is. -.-

Why, Sailor Vistan of course!

QuoteGyaaah! Your sketches are getting more sophisticated with each passing drawing! ^^
I really have no clue what you're talking about, but maybe it's cause I'm too distracted seeing the awesome and dynamic rendition of Leopard and iPhone-tan. ^^
Plus the easter candy on the side,...

[I think I see PU-CHAN there!!!!! ^V^]

On the left is a comic idea. Okay, I won't mince words...back this spring Steve Jobs made a joke that him and Mr. Gates had "been married in secret for the last decade" during an interview. This it the OS-tan's reaction to that joke XD (Mac and 95-tan are angered, Tiger-tan and Saseko are happy, Homeko and Cheetah-tan are getting a little close with Homeo, XD

QuoteI can't really decipher XP Tablet-tan at this resolution, but I'm confident you can squeeze every last ounce of cute out of her design concept. ^___^

She's going to have some tattoos based on...I don't want to give it away :P

QuoteIf they're wearing nothing but those flags, I'd be watch where you'd step if I were you. Knowing our local demographic, that's gonna make for a lot of nosebleeds. ^_______^

XD

QuoteAh hell, I'll say it anyway.... -v-

INSTANT WIN!!!!!!!!!! ^V^

I'm actually kinda sad that I've neglected ZX-tan so much, especially since (according to my original schedule), she was destined to have a nice full-sized pic not long after her chibi was done.

I've always wanted to draw a fashion disaster ;)


QuoteOkay, can I say INSTANT WIN three times? no?

Oh alright, I won't abuse....

I'll just switch to a different colloquialism.... ^___^

YOU WIN AT THE INTERNETS!!!!!!!!!! ^V^

I think I can distinguish a UNIX-sama in the background (as well as a Pioneer-tan, your Zenwalk-tan, the RedHat sisters, the bratty SCO UNIX-tan,... but I'm gonna have to see this in color definitely. The basic premise is just...... PERFECT!! This hands done wins the award for most potential EPIC MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!! ^V^

I was going to give a disclaimer, this is probably the least likely to be colored :...(

Quote9-sama is amazingly sexy in this sketch,... clearly she looks and acts like a former heir to the UNIX throne. ^^
MINIX-tan is actually supposed to be CE-tan sized i think, but otherwise she looks very cute and sassy. ^.^

Hmmm...

QuoteWelcome back, Bella! Haven't seen you here in a long while! And you're back with some new fantastic stuff! Yay!

I too have switched from Photoshop to Inkscape (back in the spring time for me though) and once thought vector graphics were intimidating but I've gotten very efficent with vector graphics and I'm sure you will too!

I had a lot of fun on Inkscape :D Do you do all the coloring and shading on Inkscape, as well?

QuoteYour new rendition of VMS-sama is fantastic and she's got a giant cleaver! (Although I also really like your original "V for Vendetta"-ish rendition too)

Well, I think she's pretty close to the original, just not wearing the trench coat and with a slightly different hairdo.


QuoteThe Miggy + Windows 2.0-tan picture is very heartwarming! *sniffle*

Windows 1.0-tan and 2.0-tan look very nice with new outfits in the next picture! Incidentally, one of the pictures I'm working on now is a group picture of 1.0-tan and 2.0-tan!

Three cheers for Win1.0 and 2.0-tan! They're my personal favorite non NT Win-tans.

QuoteAnd below that is an XP-tan no hacker would want to mess with!

...or no Vistan XD

QuoteAnd the mysterious looking background goes nicely with Odyssey-tan's mysterious personality!

Thanks!

I always see these prototype-tans as wandering around in the dark, along with vampires, ghosts, and all the other "bumps in the night" of the world for some reason O___o
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on August 09, 2007, 01:33:20 PM
Oh goodness! Many many many fancy drawings!
So many drawing, but I'm out of time! T_T
I'm really sorry I can't write out all my comments, but I must say that I've always love your drawings, but this is just too much sugoi-ness!!!
*Swoon*

Quotealways see these prototype-tans as wandering around in the dark, along with vampires, ghosts, and all the other "bumps in the night" of the world for some reason O___o

Ah! Maybe that's why Odyssey-tan is my favorite M$-tan ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 09, 2007, 10:10:21 PM
QuoteAh! Maybe that's why Odyssey-tan is my favorite M$-tan ^.^

She's one of my faves too :D Something interesting about a Win-tan separated from her sisters and her company.

But I love all the NT-tans. Except for the Vistans ;018 (a case of getting personal feelings mixed with OS-tans)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 09, 2007, 10:57:02 PM
QuoteYou know what I think put me off? I remember once reading a tutorial on DeviantArt about how do do hand-made (in PS) vector art O___O

Ah yeah, that'd do it.... ^^;

QuoteThanks! I forgot to tell the title, "So Close, So Far Away".

Symbolizes how although NT and VMS are so closely linked, yet so incredibly different, and how this is a very unknown fact...

*sniffles*  Now you're making me cry.... ;^___^;

I mean...

*sniffs*

I've got something in my eye!  ;^v^;

*runs into hiding place and starts bawling*

QuoteYup, this is the pic where I reached the proverbial "end of my rope" with non-vector work heehee. I actually am working on reverse vectorizing it...

Should probably note that trace bitmap also works with color (although the resulting vector shape may be a little top-heavy file size wise.... ^^;
On the other hand, you probably could do a better job just vector tracing it by hand instead.  That's what I did when I helped out with that Wii-tan sketch that one time.  ^^

QuoteOn the left is a comic idea. Okay, I won't mince words...back this spring Steve Jobs made a joke that him and Mr. Gates had "been married in secret for the last decade" during an interview. This it the OS-tan's reaction to that joke XD (Mac and 95-tan are angered, Tiger-tan and Saseko are happy, Homeko and Cheetah-tan are getting a little close with Homeo, XD

Oh, I see now... I think.... ^__^'
But in any event, the pairings, now that I know who they are, are hilarious!  ^v^
(especially with Cheetah-tan + Homeo,... oh the poor boy.... ^____^)

Just...........

<___<

>___>

Um,....

Don't tell anyone I confused PU-chan with Homeo.... ^^;
That would............. destroy my reputation and all......... ^v^;

QuoteI've always wanted to draw a fashion disaster

Well anything you draw looks ready to be showcased over a catwalk, so good luck... ^.^

QuoteI was going to give a disclaimer, this is probably the least likely to be colored :...(

GAAAAAAAAAAAH!!! >o<

*C-chan dies*

QuoteI had a lot of fun on Inkscape  Do you do all the coloring and shading on Inkscape, as well?

*C-chan is resurrected*

But of course.... ^___^

They say the proof is in the pudding, so I give you two flavors:

1) PCLOS (which you already have

and

2) http://ostan-collections.net/downloads.php?cat=7 (look for the XP + Mac OS9.2 I made,... that or the Amiga Ball tutorial... ^__^)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 13, 2007, 11:10:33 AM
Here's a latest look at VMS-sama:



Added after 1 minutes:

Still not done, though!

And I'm also working on a couple of pics I want to vector sketch...like that "me, myself and i" pic and a picture of...

It's a surprise!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 13, 2007, 12:41:02 PM
*sniffles*

So beautiful.... ;^___^;

Oh WHY oh WHY did Bella-sama leave just when she was discovering Inkscape?! ^0^

It's especially important now to have a helping hand around... *worries frets* ...hopefully she'll save often.  ^___^

*stares at VMS-sama and swoons*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on August 13, 2007, 02:03:33 PM
Whoa!? Sugo! How the hell did i miss this!?
*swoon*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on August 20, 2007, 02:50:30 AM
Nice sketches Bella! Considering I really like the second iPhone+Leopard-tan. :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 22, 2007, 06:13:18 PM
I've done a few new drawings!

Ubuntu-tan, the original sketch and digital one done as practice in Vector art...alas, I got too ahead of myself doing a Unix-sama picture...(and this was all done in Inkscape...but I tell you, I'm looking forward to 0.46's bitmap-like fill tool)



*Please standby as I upload and post more pix*

Added after 8 minutes:

RSX11-sama and young VMS-chan!



In my little backstory, swordsmanship is a talent taught among the DEC family. RSX11-sama and her daughter, are in fact, not fighting, but practicing so that someday she will become a competent warrior :)

Added after 14 minutes:

The many faces of Linux-sama:



I'll elaborate on any questions later....

left: Neptune-tan Right: Me, Myself, and i:



Unix-sama...I started to do a vector sketch of this pic, but was unsatisfied and went "back to the drawing board" XD

I know The Queen Mother is supposed to be wheelchair-bound and all, but I wanted to show her in a moment of strength and determination...

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 23, 2007, 02:51:39 PM
Well I kinda ran outta time a little, but my reaction now would be no less different.... ^__^

*C-chan starts to rumble*

I promise to be back to shower praise on you once I've finished reassembling myself.  ^.^;

*C-chan starts to rumble louder*

[Braveheart-style]  AWEEEEEEESOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^


*C-CHAN EXPLODES!!!!!!!!!!*

Added after 14 hours 12 minutes:

*C-chan reassembles a la T1000, and passes through some radiation scrubbers*

There we go, good as new.  ^__^

*glows green*

......................................Someone give me a hug...! ^.^

In any event, time to judge Picassa's latest and greatest.  ^___^

QuoteUbuntu-tan, the original sketch and digital one done as practice in Vector art...alas, I got too ahead of myself doing a Unix-sama picture...(and this was all done in Inkscape...but I tell you, I'm looking forward to 0.46's bitmap-like fill tool)

Awesome!  Did I tell you yet how proud I am of you to have faced your fears and given this vector thingie a try?  ^___^

Not sure how far you've gotten learning all the features, but at first the art style looks and feels a little limiting compared to a richer, deeper hand-drawn equivalent,... at times, maybe even almost American-Saturday-Morning-Cartoon-Post-1998 quality.  ^^

What especially gives Anime cel drawing its distinctive look is shading, so I'd be very interested to see how you go about applying shading and highlighting to Ubuntu-san.  I'm hoping to begin my Inkscape tutorials tomorrow (originally to help Alfamille, but will likely post them up at the Wiki as a resource for everyone), but maybe you might be interested in an earlier one-shot tutorial I made that shows how to carve out some flat shading quickly and easily:

http://ostan-collections.net/post-18847.html#18847

Admittedly, that one's in desperate need of modernization, but I'll take care of it later.  ^.^'

QuoteRSX11-sama and young VMS-chan!

WAI!!!!!!!!!  ^V^
I never imagined I'd meet someone who would draw an RSX11-tan, but here she is in the flesh!  ^___^
Not only is the sketch itself worthy of hat-tipping, but I really admire how classy you made RSX-sama (you SURE you're not a fashion designer masquerading as a photographer?  `v').  You definitely do justice to the older and classic time periods of OS history, back when men were men, mice were mice, and OS-tans were all strong and courageous pioneers.  (The rapier battle also gives it a distinct "Utena" feel, btw)  ^v^

It's definitely wonderful that you honor your favorite NT-based Windows-tans by literally CRAFTING a lineage for them -- that way, even if not entirely true, you can philosophically state that your OS can trace it's roots back 40 years ago (much like Linux users can say about their own OS).  ^^

Now I'm interested to know if you're willing to draw RSX-sama's DEC sisters.  I know it might be asking a lot, since we start getting into an area of computing that becomes increasingly less-documented.  Still, I imagine its been a great learning experience studying about all these systems you may or may not have known about earlier.  ^____^

BTW, in case I never showed you this before, this non-Unix timeline helped me a lot in coming up with the Annex storylines:

http://www.oshistory.net/metadot/index.pl?id=2188;isa=CMSDocument;op=show

QuoteThe many faces of Linux-sama:

In case you were wondering why I blew up.  ^.^

I especially love how well you married all the concepts we've tossed around here in OSC.... a young, timid Linux-chan with Minix-sensei,... the standard Futaba rendition representing the earlier versions,... Juzo-kun's rendition representing the modern, more established and much better funded Linux-sama.

I know I loved the Beryl outfit when I first saw it, and as Darknight surmized, it wouldn't go very well with the more "conservative" *nix-tans.  ^.^'
But her diplomatic uniform was a pleasant surprise, and a hit with this pig definitely.  ^__^
In that uniform, she uses with power and confidence perhaps more so than her battle armor! ^v^

Wearing that, one definitely concludes that,... come hell or high water,.... she truly is destined to become Unix-sama's official successor.  ^.^

QuoteI'll elaborate on any questions later....

Question #1:  You ARE gonna color at least this one,..... riiiiiiiiiiight?  ^__^'

Question #2:  How come you can't color the *Nix reunion pic you posted a few weeks ago?  If it's due to time constraints, you know I'd always be willing to help.  ^___^
Maybe we can get other people on board to pitch in, so we can make it our first truly massive group effort.  ^^
(On the other hand, maybe we shouldn't hold our breath on that....  ^.^)

Quoteleft: Neptune-tan Right: Me, Myself, and i:

Admittedly, after seeing all that win, this actually looked a bit more down to earth than usual.  '__'
Still, Neptune looks great and the time-paradox-inducing picture of the Leopard-chans looks adorable.  ^^

However, I'd brace for impact in case the universe destroys.  ^____^;

QuoteUnix-sama...I started to do a vector sketch of this pic, but was unsatisfied and went "back to the drawing board" XD

I know The Queen Mother is supposed to be wheelchair-bound and all, but I wanted to show her in a moment of strength and determination...

Don't worry about that,... like I said before, the wheelchair thing is more a mentally-induced thing -- she can actually walk and in fact does so quite often (although no one dares bring that up to her... ^__^; ).

Now then,... and a 1,... and a 2,.... ^.^

.........

WORSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

*gets down on dirt and GROVELS before might of classic UNIX-sama*

I'm MUST beg for the vector art, to see what's wrong and how it can be fixed.  *v*
It is my destiny to help you get this masterpiece drawn, and drawn to impress!  *V*

And I can't take no for an answer. ^__^

*keeps groveling*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 24, 2007, 12:31:48 PM
Quote*C-CHAN EXPLODES!!!!!!!!!!*

*hillbilly voice* Kinfolk! We's eatin' BLTs to'nite!

QuoteNot sure how far you've gotten learning all the features, but at first the art style looks and feels a little limiting compared to a richer, deeper hand-drawn equivalent,... at times, maybe even almost American-Saturday-Morning-Cartoon-Post-1998 quality. ^^

Well this isn't supposed to be a great masterpiece. I (hand)drew this in like five minutes, mostly to vectorize and learn the different controls and stuff before tackling "major" projects like Unix-sama ;) That said, I'll probably try to get as far as I can in inkscape, though I might give in and do larger areas of shading in PS -__-

QuoteWAI!!!!!!!!! ^V^
I never imagined I'd meet someone who would draw an RSX11-tan, but here she is in the flesh! ^___^
Not only is the sketch itself worthy of hat-tipping, but I really admire how classy you made RSX-sama (you SURE you're not a fashion designer masquerading as a photographer? `v'). You definitely do justice to the older and classic time periods of OS history, back when men were men, mice were mice, and OS-tans were all strong and courageous pioneers. (The rapier battle also gives it a distinct "Utena" feel, btw) ^v^

QuoteNow I'm interested to know if you're willing to draw RSX-sama's DEC sisters. I know it might be asking a lot, since we start getting into an area of computing that becomes increasingly less-documented. Still, I imagine its been a great learning experience studying about all these systems you may or may not have known about earlier. ^____^

I'd love to draw some more DEC-tans! I'd like to be to this fairly-unknown Massachusettsan family of high-end server/mainframe/workstation OS-tans what you were to Vintage-tans, Kami-Tux to uncommon and open-source-tans, or Aurora to Mac-tans ^_^

As a whole, I see the family as noble but a bit fringe...claiming themselves to be casual followers of some of the teachings of Unix-sama, but never really struggling to prove it, or conversely, clashing with other Unix and like-tans. They live(d) and trained in an old Woolen Mill (DEC HQ), handing down a legacy of swordsmanship.

In fact, yesterday I read about DEC's implementation of BSD Unix, Ultrix (Who I suppose would be a step-sister to VMS-san). She practically designed herself:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrix

Physically, I see her as a wavy-haired dark brunette, wearing a slinky, tight black dress (as a nod to BSD devilette). Her weapon is a trident, with blades instead of spears on the end (again, a nod to BSD and the sword tradition of DEC).
She a bit vengeful (since Ultrix is latin for Avenger), and gets in constant conflicts with VMS-san and the other DEC-tans about weather or not they're Unix-like. And, in leisure time, she enjoys skiing trips in New Hampshire (cause Ultrix was the one that started the whole "Live Free Or Die" motto in Unix, and, NH is a popular skiing locale for Mass tourists ;) )

In fact, here's a pic I drew:


Top left, is VMS-san and Ultrix arguing about who's the real Unix-like...

Middle, lower: Ultrix-tan getting ready for an NH ski trip (a little NH injoke working here, about some of our native's interesting fashion sense ;) )

Right: Ultrix-tan in battle gear.

QuoteIt's definitely wonderful that you honor your favorite NT-based Windows-tans by literally CRAFTING a lineage for them -- that way, even if not entirely true, you can philosophically state that your OS can trace it's roots back 40 years ago (much like Linux users can say about their own OS). ^^

:D It is my way to honor a Windows OS that has been so...nice to me XD If it wasn't for NT, I'd still be a anti-Windows zealot (Hacchan drove me to it...phew!)

QuoteBTW, in case I never showed you this before, this non-Unix timeline helped me a lot in coming up with the Annex storylines:

http://www.oshistory.net/metadot/index.pl?id=2188;isa=CMSDocument;op=show

That's great! Now I must draw a RSTS/E ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSTS/E ) and DOS/Batch 11-tan ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOS/BATCH_11 )! I can just imagine an DOS/batch 11-tan/Unix-sama scene where she slips and calls the Goddess "Unix-chan" (since they're around the same age) and, well, DOS/Batch 11-tan gets her butt kicked XD

I can see DOS/Batch 11 as quite young-looking herself, a difficult personality (perhaps moreso than Unix-sama, but with less usefulness), with a somewhat short lifespan (cause use dropped dramatically in 1973). I invision her as a slightly crazy type, who perhaps started the DEC blade tradition by carrying a butcher knife around to threaten people (which mostly just bewildered the hell out of folks)...nobody was that sad to see her die, aside from her immediate family.

In fact, here's a very quick sketch:



RSTS/E-tan should, maybe, be a dog-girl (cause from what I gather, RSTS/E's mascot is a bulldog), or at least be somewhat short and tomboyish with a tough streak. Physically, I think she'd have short, choppy hair, and wear a spiked chocker.

C'mon the DEC-tans design themselves ;)

QuoteIn case you were wondering why I blew up. ^.^

I especially love how well you married all the concepts we've tossed around here in OSC.... a young, timid Linux-chan with Minix-sensei,... the standard Futaba rendition representing the earlier versions,... Juzo-kun's rendition representing the modern, more established and much better funded Linux-sama.

I know I loved the Beryl outfit when I first saw it, and as Darknight surmized, it wouldn't go very well with the more "conservative" *nix-tans. ^.^'
But her diplomatic uniform was a pleasant surprise, and a hit with this pig definitely. ^__^
In that uniform, she uses with power and confidence perhaps more so than her battle armor! ^v^

Wearing that, one definitely concludes that,... come hell or high water,.... she truly is destined to become Unix-sama's official successor. ^.^

Thanks! I drew Minix-sensei larger than Kami-tux's, but tried to keep to her design...the teenage Linux-san is the usual version, and the current one is like Juzo-kun's. The diplomatic uniform is in fact the one I drew in my first VMS/Linux-san battle pic :) And as you can see, Beryl/Compiz is really annoying SCO Unix-tan and Minix-sensei (cause I think Linux-sama is one of the first *nixes to not only flaunt her smarts, but also her looks...)

QuoteQuestion #1: You ARE gonna color at least this one,..... riiiiiiiiiiight? ^__^'

Question #2: How come you can't color the *Nix reunion pic you posted a few weeks ago? If it's due to time constraints, you know I'd always be willing to help. ^___^
Maybe we can get other people on board to pitch in, so we can make it our first truly massive group effort. ^^
(On the other hand, maybe we shouldn't hold our breath on that.... ^.^)

Well...that Linux-sama pic is more of a reference...

*hears explosion*

And, I may do that *Nix pic...when...I get my fill tool ;173

QuoteI'm MUST beg for the vector art, to see what's wrong and how it can be fixed. *v*
It is my destiny to help you get this masterpiece drawn, and drawn to impress! *V*

And I can't take no for an answer. ^__^

Mostly I thought it was lacking detail. So I sketched it out to have more "movement" and detail...

Patience!!!

Oh, and, totally unrelated, but any ideas for ReactOS's background? All I know is that it's a wannabe WinNT clone or something O__o
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 24, 2007, 08:53:23 PM
*ponders*

I only know of Kami-Tux' rendition of ReactOS-tan:

http://ostan-collections.net/viewtopic.php?p=18685&search_id=828225469#18685

Bottom line is that she tries REALLY hard to be like 2K-tan without getting herself sued.  ^^;
I'd kinda imagine she'd be like,... you, kinda.  ^___^
Open minded about other systems, but still very kind and reverent to the NT family.  ^___^

Now forgive me if I take a while to write a response to your massive DEC winnage and co., but....

*rumbles*

Well, you know..... ^___^

......
...
....

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 24, 2007, 09:24:44 PM
QuoteBottom line is that she tries REALLY hard to be like 2K-tan without getting herself sued. ^^;
I'd kinda imagine she'd be like,... you, kinda. ^___^
Open minded about other systems, but still very kind and reverent to the NT family. ^___^

I've seen Kami-Tux's version (another I'd really love to do a rendition of!)

Yeah...she does sound like me XD

What spurred my question was this (in the timeline of non-Unix OSes):



And then I thought, why haven't they been sued? XD

Oh, and one last DEC pic:



"It's a chemical imbalance"
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 26, 2007, 12:38:43 AM
*drags self tiredly into thread*

Tooooooooo tired............ please accept...... raincheck..........  ^_______^;

*C-chan sees DOS/Batch11 and diverts all remaining energy left to a swoon + death rattle*  XvX

*thump*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 27, 2007, 12:11:53 AM
I'm like a bad infomercial....

But wait, there's more!

My Unix-sama vector sketch:



Now all I have to do is shade it O__o
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 27, 2007, 12:41:24 AM
Oh no,.... now you've done it!!!!!!!   ^V^
(Oh, how I wish I could just jump to the shading part in my tutorial.... ;___;)

*RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE*

SUPERNOVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

*C-chan explodes cosmically*

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on August 27, 2007, 01:06:52 PM
Oh, damnit C-Chan! Look what you did to my Death Star!!! The Empress is going to be furious with me... >.>


...


eh.

And WAH! Unix-sama is HEAR! ALL HAIL!!!
*hail*
Ow! Bad hail, bad hail!
(bad puns yar)

Oh and, what's the leafy-ish thing in her hair?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 27, 2007, 11:01:24 PM
QuoteAnd WAH! Unix-sama is HEAR! ALL HAIL!!!
*hail*
Ow! Bad hail, bad hail!

Ahem...she's been here for a while :)



Too early to start a Unix-sama related pseudo-religion? Unix-sama-ism?

But seriously, I ain't looking forward to shading my pic...Maybe I'll go back to my Ubuntu-tan pic and work on that for practice.

Whist many a mortal hath vector-sketched the Goddess, few among us can find a way to shadith Her. -The book of Unix-sama-ism

Cause she'll cane us if we don't do 'er justice (Yeah I really need to get to sleep XD)

QuoteOh and, what's the leafy-ish thing in her hair?

That's a horned-owl ear!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 27, 2007, 11:46:01 PM
*reclaims pieces back from the distant cosmos*

Thank you, Sister Bella-san, for imparting the ways of the GODDESS to yonder mortal.... -v-

[to NejinOniwa]  REPENT!!!!!!!!  REPENT FOOLISH MORTAL, FOR THOU HATH INSULTETH THE GODDESS UNIX-SAMA WITH THINE CLUELESSNESS OF HER EARS!!!   REPENT!!!!!!  REPENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  BOW, NO, GROVEL BEFORE THE GODDESS, AND PURIFY THYSELF WITH THIS CHALICE OF HOLY WATER.....

*tosses vial of sulfuric acid to NejinOniwa*

[back to Bella] Yeah, I'm all for a pseudo-religion, in case that wasn't obvious before.  ^^'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on August 28, 2007, 08:24:22 AM
*tosses multiple vials of sodium hydroxide at pig* Oh yeah?? Just try beating me in chemistry, would you!!! And besides, all the very few religion points in me have already gone to Suzumiya-sama, so no hope there ^^

But the pig still broke my death star! Agh!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 28, 2007, 09:01:23 AM
Oh right, I did..... ^^'

Just make sure Bella-sama doesn't finish shading the UNIX-sama, cause then the explosion will destroy the SECOND Death Star I know you're working on (makes me wonder where you get all the money to build it... -v-)

Speaking of which, I look forward to your work shading Ubuntu, Bella-sama.  ^__^
For any questions,... you know you can always ask the pig.  Don't overlook the pig's willingness to impart all that he knows onto thee.  ^.^

*worships Unix-sama*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 28, 2007, 11:05:43 AM
QuoteJust make sure Bella-sama doesn't finish shading the UNIX-sama, cause then the explosion will destroy the SECOND Death Star I know you're working on (makes me wonder where you get all the money to build it... -v-)

THAT, I can help you with, NejinOniwa!

I may just shade it in PS (or at least over large areas)....It wouldn't be so hard, but I'm trying to stay with the soft shading...

But I also have a project planned where I'm just going to be doing regular, flat shading...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on August 28, 2007, 11:39:59 AM
Ah, ah, I suffer with yan, bellssu...Shading is too much work and I'm just lazy cuz school just started. -v-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 28, 2007, 01:10:04 PM
Awww, you're still holding back on shading in Inkscape.  I'm telling you, it's very intuitive once you see how you can do it.  ^___^

Admittedly, I'm at much at fault since I always complain about shading as well, though not necessarily because of Inkscape.  Tell you what, I'm gonna get to work on shading The Sleep's OS/2-tan immediately (or at least when I return from work), and if I can get it done within two days, you'll give it a go as well?  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 30, 2007, 10:37:49 PM
Here's a screenshot of Ubuntu-tan:



I could have done worse, I think ;)

Soft-shading is tough on Inkscape... o_o
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 31, 2007, 12:05:44 PM
Fufu... despite the fact that I only kept half my promise (again), you went ahead and shaded Ubuntu-san in Inkscape anyway.  That's why I always say that Bella-san is such a "bella".  ^.^

The actual presentation is good and really does a lot of justice to your traditional style of shading and highlighting.   ^^
However, I'd have to check out your original SVG file just to gauge the efficiency of it and make sure you're not doing any double-work that might be contributing to the difficulty.

One technique I've developed recently (especially with OSR 2.5-sama) is to make the path the color of the shading, and simply draw on the highlight to it, rather than the other way around as I demonstrated in that obsolete tutorial (with 3.1-sama).  I do know that using strokes for highlights is faster, but not sure if the resulting effect is what you're looking for.  On her Ubuntu armbands, for example, we could probably try employing a radial gradient instead to give it a more metallic look.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 31, 2007, 11:51:49 PM
QuoteHowever, I'd have to check out your original SVG file just to gauge the efficiency of it and make sure you're not doing any double-work that might be contributing to the difficulty.

I'm almost positive I am ;)

I've got no idea how to post/send SVGs, though....

QuoteOne technique I've developed recently (especially with OSR 2.5-sama) is to make the path the color of the shading, and simply draw on the highlight to it, rather than the other way around as I demonstrated in that obsolete tutorial (with 3.1-sama). I do know that using strokes for highlights is faster, but not sure if the resulting effect is what you're looking for. On her Ubuntu armbands, for example, we could probably try employing a radial gradient instead to give it a more metallic look.

I did a few different techniques (if you can call it that) for the shading...
I can't really explain it very well, you can pick apart the SVG when I send it...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on September 03, 2007, 09:25:52 AM
And this fine buntu gives me a nice feeling. ^_^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 03, 2007, 12:11:10 PM
QuoteAnd this fine buntu gives me a nice feeling.

Thanks :D

Here's a newer screenshot, I've been messing around w/ gradients:



And I fixed the color on her armbands ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on September 03, 2007, 02:05:54 PM
That Ubuntu-tan looks fantastic! What techniques are you using for shading?

As for me, I don't know how to shade in Inkscape and always have to export to Photoshop to do that -_-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 04, 2007, 01:24:04 AM
QuoteThat Ubuntu-tan looks fantastic! What techniques are you using for shading?

I employ the "Wing It" technique ;140 No, really, I just sorta tweeked this and that until it looked right.

On the arms, for example, I did a flat block of shading, and then overlayed another block and made that soft. It's hard to explain O__o

QuoteAs for me, I don't know how to shade in Inkscape

You and I both XD

Why not try doing shading in Inkscape?

Added after a while:

OMG!!!! I'm at XP rank!!!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on September 04, 2007, 04:17:49 AM
HOORAY FOR GLORIOUS XP RANK! >w<
And the "wing it" technique is among the most used in the world. Oddly enough. ^-^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 04, 2007, 11:49:28 AM
QuoteHOORAY FOR GLORIOUS XP RANK! >w<

You bet!

Before I started using XP, I seriously hated Windows. Actually, all computers XD

All Windows 98 taught me was that computers (and OSs) were rigid and inflexible, instable and frustrating...Though I doubt it was ever "stable", 98 went downhill so fast it was pretty much a trainwreck after about a year or so.

So, after five years of memory-leaking, BSODing fun, I got my current laptop, K8. I can't say things were that stable at first; within six months, the entire motherboard and circuitry system had to be replaced, and AC adapter, and hinges had gone (the later two I understand now are inherent problems with this model). I saw many BSODs during this time, too...

All seemed well for a few months after all of this happened, until one day I saw the BSOD. Needless to say, I panicked. I shut down that computer and didn't turn it on for nine days (XD), until finally I had enough. But on startup, it said the system had encountered a serious error, would I like to do a restore to last good setting? I chose yes and haven't had a crash or seen a BSOD, since.

Viruses, which I feared on Windows 98 (even though it wasn't online much...hehee...), were also a problem on XP, maybe much more of a problem since I was now using high speed wifi. After one December, 2005, day when I found two viruses, I started using Windows auto updates and watching what I downloaded....and I haven't had one virus since.

XP has run beautifully on K8. On my family's other laptop, XP does run a bit laggy...but usually once it is "warmed up", it runs fine. A friend's desktop which I fixed was a piece of garbage, but I did a full restore, deleted all the crapware, and got anti-virus software in place, and it now runs fine.

XP showed me that computers and their OSs can be flexible, stable and effortless to use. With the right precaution, viruses are nothing to fear. I guess, perhaps a bit ironically, it's given me my interest in exploring other OSs, too. In ten years I see myself using a much better, more stable OS and computer, but I'll always have a soft spot for, what I consider to be the last great Windows (to date), and the greatest non-Unix-or-like desktop OS from so many years ago...I think I'll always be willing to take one in ;)

Oh yes, and I'm working on yet another practice pic. I'm not saying what it is, but,

I'm trying to make it as efficient as humanly possible, IE, lots of gradients and such.

I'm using the (3.1-tan) tutorial C-Chan posted as a guide (great BTW!!! Makes life so much simpler!)

And it's a parody of a favorite anime ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 05, 2007, 01:26:13 PM
QuoteThanks

Here's a newer screenshot, I've been messing around w/ gradients:

Ah yes, now we're starting to cook with raging FIYA.  ^___^
Still would like to see your SVG, though,... admittedly, there is the compication of how to actually transport it to me...  ^^;

Let's see if we can come up with a solution....  -.-

QuoteThat Ubuntu-tan looks fantastic! What techniques are you using for shading?

As for me, I don't know how to shade in Inkscape and always have to export to Photoshop to do that -_-

*twitch twitch*  Aurora-dono.... you do have lots of reference SVG files, ya know.... ^^;

QuoteI employ the "Wing It" technique  No, really, I just sorta tweeked this and that until it looked right.

On the arms, for example, I did a flat block of shading, and then overlayed another block and made that soft. It's hard to explain O__o

*gets more curious*  ^___^

QuoteYou and I both XD

Why not try doing shading in Inkscape?

*pulls ears*  GAAAAAAAH!!!  This is painful!!!  >0<
Why oh WHY can't I get those tutorials finished!!!  ;^0^;

*buries hole in dirt and sticks head in there*

QuoteOMG!!!! I'm at XP rank!!!!

*C-chan's curly tail twitches*

QuoteYou bet!

Before I started using XP, I seriously hated Windows. Actually, all computers XD .....

[long homage to Windows XP and stuff]

*C-chan bursts out of dirt and runs away crying hysterically*

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!  BELLA-SAMA IS GONNA EAT ME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!  ;^0^;
[vague reference to Thurosis' comic]

QuoteOh yes, and I'm working on yet another practice pic. I'm not saying what it is, but,

I'm trying to make it as efficient as humanly possible, IE, lots of gradients and such.

I'm using the (3.1-tan) tutorial C-Chan posted as a guide (great BTW!!! Makes life so much simpler!)

And it's a parody of a favorite anime

*runs back in*

Ahhhh!  Bella-sama, you are a doll  ^v^
The tutorial is old, but it serves as a night practical progression to the new stuff.  ^__^
Besides, it's better that you get used to Boolean operations anyway since they do save you oodles of time.  ^__^

*sweatdrops*

Course you'll probably still eat me, but hey guess it's not all bad.  ^___^;

*showers self with salt and pepper*

*checks time*

Oh wait, I gotta run.  ^^;

*darts off*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 05, 2007, 06:13:36 PM
Quote*C-chan bursts out of dirt and runs away crying hysterically*

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!! BELLA-SAMA IS GONNA EAT ME NOW!!!!!!!!!!! ;^0^;
[vague reference to Thurosis' comic]

Now now, I'm a healthy-eating XP-tan :D

QuoteBesides, it's better that you get used to Boolean operations anyway since they do save you oodles of time. ^__^

The only thing I couldn't figure out how to do was that later step (like this)


Anyway, here's  vector sketch so far:



Fullmetal Macintosh!!!

I did a Fullmetal Alchemist parody because, for one thing, System 8-tan sorta reminds me of Ed. In (Aurora's version) she lost an arm and leg, has gone through a lot, but still keeps a very upbeat and optimistic attitude :)  Not to mention she's an incredible fighter ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on September 05, 2007, 07:03:57 PM
That. IS. AWESOME!!! And yes my rendition of OS 8-tan is based off of Edward! :D Also the spoof of the state alchemy logo is a nice touch!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 05, 2007, 10:29:04 PM
QuoteThat. IS. AWESOME!!! And yes my rendition of OS 8-tan is based off of Edward!  Also the spoof of the state alchemy logo is a nice touch!

Awesome! I thought they shared a lot of similarities...hehe :D

(And you saw the Apple "state alchemy logo!" I was wondering if anyone would know what that was ;) )

And today I researched some more DEC OSs....I found a few more, XD

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RT-11

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSF/1 (Oooh...a DEC Unix...)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 06, 2007, 12:00:26 AM
QuoteNow now, I'm a healthy-eating XP-tan

Sure, and pigs can fly.... `v'

*sprouts wing*

Oh sonuva--.... okay fine, I'll believe you.  It's hard to say no with that smile, but keep in mind,... I'll be watching you.....`v'

*makes "watching you" hand gesture*

QuoteThe only thing I couldn't figure out how to do was that later step (like this)

Ah sou sou, you mean like how to get that sliver or how to merge it with the rest of the shaded area down below.

This is actually the reason why I've inverted the shading areas in my latest techniques, to avoid dealing with strips like these.  Still, you create it by duplicating the face shape once, then a second time again.  The second duplicate is moved up and to the right a few spaces in order to cover all but the leftmost parts of the first duplicate.  Then a Difference Boolean operation is used so that the second piece cuts away the first, thus leaving that little strip you see in that picture.

Since the strip is at the top, selecting it plus the existing shading, then applying the Union Boolean operation will join the two.  ^.^

QuoteAnyway, here's vector sketch so far:

Very very very very keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewl!  ^.^
I swear you must work for a modeling agency, cause you're sense fashion is,... [insert praise of choice]

It's a very gorgeous job given a) it's a vector sketch, and b) you're still relatively new at Inkscape.  Hopefully it didn't take much time to do either.  ^__^

Just a reminder not to go overboard with gradiants in your final rendition -- like I said before, they're very good for metal surfaces or wherever that metallic look can help accentuate a key feature.  But if they're left to be used for every facet of the body, then the whole image will have an artificial look to it.  

Sorry to say to boty of yaz that I haven't seen Fullmetal Alchemist yet.  ^^;

QuoteAnd today I researched some more DEC OSs....I found a few more, XD

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RT-11

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSF/1 (Oooh...a DEC Unix...)

OSF-tan looks like she could be a key character during the UNIX wars.  ^____^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 06, 2007, 03:50:01 PM
QuoteVery very very very keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewl! ^.^
I swear you must work for a modeling agency, cause you're sense fashion is,... [insert praise of choice]

It's a very gorgeous job given a) it's a vector sketch, and b) you're still relatively new at Inkscape. Hopefully it didn't take much time to do either. ^__^

Just a reminder not to go overboard with gradiants in your final rendition -- like I said before, they're very good for metal surfaces or wherever that metallic look can help accentuate a key feature. But if they're left to be used for every facet of the body, then the whole image will have an artificial look to it.

I did tone it down a bit. That's why it's a practice sketch....

And no, it took no more than probably a collective hour or two to get to this point.

I'm trying to do a lot of soft shading, too...It's a little harder, but I've been doing it since day one and I feel that's my "signature" :)

QuoteSorry to say to boty of yaz that I haven't seen Fullmetal Alchemist yet. ^^;

It's a pretty interesting show. It's an action/adventure, but it still has an excellent storyline. And although it's mostly a drama, there's a good amount of comedy.

QuoteOSF-tan looks like she could be a key character during the UNIX wars. ^____^

The more I read, the more I find out about how old some of those DECs are O__O

*Walks off to neighboring thread... http://ostan-collections.net/post-36316.html#36316 *
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 06, 2007, 10:40:41 PM
QuoteI'm trying to do a lot of soft shading, too...It's a little harder, but I've been doing it since day one and I feel that's my "signature"

Yep yep, I know.  ^__^
You're quite the "softie".... teehee!  ^v^

QuoteIt's a pretty interesting show. It's an action/adventure, but it still has an excellent storyline. And although it's mostly a drama, there's a good amount of comedy.

Okay, I'll put it on my Queue!  ^.^

*sticks Full Metal Alchemist in spot 954 of Anime series to watch*

Next up, #42.... ^0^

*inserts Tsukuyomi ~Moon Phase~ and starts watching*

Oh dear GAWD, what an intro.....!  @_______@  

QuoteThe more I read, the more I find out about how old some of those DECs are O__O

*Walks off to neighboring thread... http://ostan-collections.net/post-36316.html#36316 *

That's what I've been saying.  ^___^
To dig deep into the history of OS-tans is to uncover a rich, exciting unexplored world of culture, epic win, and swoonage potential.  I'd think of it as the RL equivalent of traveling back in time to the era depicted in the Mahabharata and Ramayana.  ^.^

*inhales deeply*

Quote*Walks off to neighboring thread... http://ostan-collections.net/post-36316.html#36316 *

Oh now I'm all psyched up!  ^-^
Wait for me!  ^0^

*follows*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 08, 2007, 07:33:48 PM
Here's the alpha, or maybe beta, or whatever, of that Mac OS 8 pic:



I still can't shake that feeling that the skin color's off, though...

And I may do some work on a GEM-tan/Lisa-tan pic. I see these two as close, given that both were hurt by Mac OS 1-tan (GEM-tan's case, physically [I think they got into a battle] and Lisa-tan's case, emotionally)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 08, 2007, 10:06:40 PM
Oooooh, Tempo-chan beta look like she's kicking major rear.  ^___^

I don't think you have much to worry about the skin color -- if by that mean her face is lighter than her leg, I can see it's because of the light on the fuse (and greater shading on the leg).  There are a few other hings that you should clamp down on while it's still in beta mode.  ^__^

- Try adding a white or light colored circle or star inside the orange fuse (refer to my new Star Tool tutorial for inspiration... ^.^).  That way it'll look more like its a sparkling fuse.  ^v^

- If the fuse is particularly bright, you might try darkening up the shadows near her face to increase the drama.  At least a shadow casted by her thumb on the bomb could help.

- Better add the curves to her rainbow skirt now so we can grade your draping sk1llzr here in Inkscape.  Otherwise, we're gonna assume you want it stiff.  ^___^'

- Same with her left shoe.  We need the tip and heel to look 3D.

- I kinda mulled it over ho-hum before, but somehow I feel like the right shoe would look better behind her leg.  A bit hard to describe, but I think it'll enhance the picture that way.... '__'

I dunno really, but if you wait 5 minutes I can probably draw what I mean by most of these comments.  ^__^

Added after 15 minutes:

Ready!

Even though I don't have the original SVG, I still added the adjustments in Inkscape so you compare and contrast.  Just be sure to unzip the two files together, and hide Layer 1 in order to see the changes I made in Layer 2.

Also, didn't add much detail to the right foot, but hopefully you see what I mean.  ^___^

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 09, 2007, 11:07:42 AM
Quote- I kinda mulled it over ho-hum before, but somehow I feel like the right shoe would look better behind her leg. A bit hard to describe, but I think it'll enhance the picture that way.... '__'

I know what you mean, I think...instead of her leg coming out to the right, have it toward the left? I might do that, it wouldn't be hard...

Quote- Better add the curves to her rainbow skirt now so we can grade your draping sk1llzr here in Inkscape. Otherwise, we're gonna assume you want it stiff. ^___^'

That could be a bit hard, since, surprise, it was done with a gradient : | I'll work on it, though ;)

QuoteReady!

Even though I don't have the original SVG, I still added the adjustments in Inkscape so you compare and contrast. Just be sure to unzip the two files together, and hide Layer 1 in order to see the changes I made in Layer 2.

Also, didn't add much detail to the right foot, but hopefully you see what I mean. ^___^

Thanks! That helps some :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on September 09, 2007, 11:54:16 AM
Very nice! I especially like what you did with the eyes in the alpha version! Shiny! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 09, 2007, 12:56:24 PM
QuoteThat could be a bit hard, since, surprise, it was done with a gradient : | I'll work on it, though

Oh right, I mean just carving the skirt object a little.  Inkscape, like Photoshop, won't allow you to modify the shape of a linear gradient.  You COULD try using a radial gradient and have the center off to the side so that the curvilinear portion is used on the dress, but that probably won't give us the effect we want.  ^.^'

There is another option we could do, but,... hmmmm,.................. *light bulb flashes*  standy by!  ^v^

QuoteVery nice! I especially like what you did with the eyes in the alpha version! Shiny!

Yeah, the highlights on the eyes are very well done -- a good use of blurring effects in the right spot.  ^__^
The eye lashes themselves could use a more pointed edges, now that I look at it.  Try this [for example] on the lower eyes lash.....

1 - select the rounded stroke that makes up the lower left eye lash, and convert it to a flat-ended stroke.

2 - Select Path>Stroke to Path, and the eyelash will be turned into an editable path, complete with nodes.  ^.^

3)  the corner of the eye lash willl have two nodes by now,... just delete one, and modify the bezier handles of the remaining one to get the eyelash all curvy and feline.  ^___^

4)  Rinse and repeat on other such strokes if you want  the same effect.  ^__^
Don't forget about all the cool stuff you can do with nodes that I describe in the Edit Tool of the tutorial.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 09, 2007, 02:06:11 PM
^ *puts on to-do list*

I'm just treating this as a practice....To avoid any blasphemous mis-haps with Unix-sama, or VMS-sama, or RSX-sama...

XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 09, 2007, 03:12:54 PM
Nope, purely understandable.  ^__^

Bear in mind, I still owe you a new rainbow skirt conceptual approach.  Continue standing-by.... ^_____^

Added after 56 minutes:

Ready!!!!

You know the drill.... ^__^
(btw, added something very familiar to this too.... ^.^)

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 19, 2007, 10:36:36 PM
Bad news..I've been too busy and lost my interest in that System 8-tan pic...

Good news...I did a couple others!



GEM and Lisa-tan!



Odyssey-tan!

I'll post more, when I'm not so tired X__X
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 19, 2007, 11:59:39 PM
GAAAAAAH!!!  XvX

*collapses*

Well,.... um...... welcome back, Bella-san.  ^^;

I guess it's okay to lose interest since I do that all the time,... but,.... you know......... you were so darn close to finishing it.  ;___;
I'm tempted to suspect it might be C-chan induced, so maybe I'll just melt away into the shadows (aka, "shut my trap") going forward and let you feel the program out for yourself,.... ^__^;

It's not like you really need pointers anyway, since you're latest work REALLY shows quantum-leap improvement.  True, Odyssey-tan's left leg is a little too pinched in the center there, but other than that everyone's looking gorgeous, especially Odyssey-san who exudes a near-perfect Anime cel quality.  ^v^

And need I remind you that your sense of fashion is still peerless?  Odyssey-san looks appropriately professional and commanding, while Lisa-san and GEM-chan look appropriately homely and down-to-earth (albeit with a nice scrumptious serving of sex appeal to Lisa-san.... ^.^).

All in all, I'm glad you're back and hope you rest well cause you and I have a lot to catch up to.  ^___^

(For example....... I may need some fashion consultation for a couple of App-tans in the making..... -v-)

Oh btw, don't forget to check out the results of the epic Wiki Logo Tournament,... I think you will like.... ^.^

http://ostan-collections.net/post-36643.html#36643
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 20, 2007, 09:01:58 AM
Thanks!

I doubt that I'll make that flat shading my style of choice; although I did want to prove I can do other styles besides soft shading. But because it saved a lot of time ans system resources, I'll probably do that for comics and stuff....



the end panel to a comic I thought up; Rhapsody-san and NT-san after a bit to much of Rhapsody's famous cider ;)

(Could this perhaps be a slight nod to the less-than-completely-stable reputaitions of the two personified OS's?)



Windows 1.0-sama, and 2.0-chan and 3.0-chan...



Another comic idea, part of what I like to call "the unendingly hi-larious Unix-sama and Slackware-tan" siries (okay, not really XD)

KateOS, Slackware, DSL and Zenwalk-tan bow before their Goddess and Savior, Unix-sama, while Linux-sama, Solaris-san, a "battle worn" SCO-tan, and Minix-sensei watch on in...slightly amused distain...

But I don't want to forget what it says in the book of Unix-sama-ism....

"Thou whom hath portrayith the first shaded image of the Goddess in a comic will be forced to calm kernel panics for forty days and forty nights!"

Oh yeah, and a couple of preconcepts for DOS (batch)11-tan and RT11-tan!





But you'll have to go to the conjecture thread to read about them :P

http://ostan-collections.net/topic-627.html
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 20, 2007, 09:31:40 AM
...................... @o@

Let the splatter do the talking.... -v-

*C-CHAN EXPLODES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 21, 2007, 01:28:35 PM
*reassembles again*

*stares at UNIX-sama picture again*

Oh sorry, you just made her too cool.....!  @v@

*C-CHAN EXPLODES... AGAIN!!!!!*

[talking bits]  I promise I will get to reply eventually, just as soon as I get back together again and probably blindfold myself!  ;^0^;

Added after 23 minutes:

*reforms and puts shades on*

Yeah!  That was faster than anticipated!  ^___^

QuoteI doubt that I'll make that flat shading my style of choice; although I did want to prove I can do other styles besides soft shading. But because it saved a lot of time ans system resources, I'll probably do that for comics and stuff....

That's the spirt!  Yeah, for comics that style will be perfect, both elegant and efficient!  ^__^
Go forth and conquer, brave bella Bella!!  ^v^

Quotethe end panel to a comic I thought up; Rhapsody-san and NT-san after a bit to much of Rhapsody's famous cider

(Could this perhaps be a slight nod to the less-than-completely-stable reputaitions of the two personified OS's?)

Fufufu,... I was thinking it looked more like their post-game party from the Wiki tournament!  ^v^
Indeed that was a brilliant decision to make Rhapsody-san a mom, since that brings her closer into the limelight than ever before!  ^v^

Which reminds me!  @v@

*starts to work ASAP on the new Wiki logo*

QuoteWindows 1.0-sama, and 2.0-chan and 3.0-chan...

*holds shades tight to prevent another explosive swoonage*  *V*

A very charming and tender portrait of M$' age of innocence!  ^___^
Magnificently beautiful and marvelous job!  ^v^

QuoteAnother comic idea, part of what I like to call "the unendingly hi-larious Unix-sama and Slackware-tan" siries (okay, not really XD)

KateOS, Slackware, DSL and Zenwalk-tan bow before their Goddess and Savior, Unix-sama, while Linux-sama, Solaris-san, a "battle worn" SCO-tan, and Minix-sensei watch on in...slightly amused distain...

*really holds on to shades*

GAAAAAAAAH!!!!!  MUST,............ REVIEW............. IMAGE................  >V<

*C-CHAN EXPLODES... YET AGAIN!!!!!*

Added after 8 minutes:

*reforms and puts stronger shades back on*

It's very dangerous to draw that good, you know.  ^___^

I prostrate myself before you!!!!  ^0^

*throws himself by Bella's feet and grovels*

Execution of UNIX-sama is positively legendary!!  ^v^

*kiss kiss kiss*

Cameoing Linux-sama in that cool new suit you designed is far out!  ^v^

*kiss kiss kiss*

Smart jab at SCO is classic!  ^v^

*kiss kiss*

Additional cameos by Solaris-sama, Mini-sensei and the larger Linuces well be remembered for all time!!  ^v^

*kiss kiss kiss*

Cute appearance of DSL-chan pretty much doing what I'm doing now is almost Gulliver's Travels-quality.  ^___^

*kiss kiss kiss kiss*

Oh, now you MUST color this one!  ;^0^;

QuoteBut I don't want to forget what it says in the book of Unix-sama-ism....

"Thou whom hath portrayith the first shaded image of the Goddess in a comic will be forced to calm kernel panics for forty days and forty nights!"

*shudders*
*holds back tears*
*fails*
*cries*

*recreates one of the final scenes in Kung Fu Hustle...*

"M...M... Ma............. MASTER!!!!!!!"  ^0^

*grovels before Bella some more*


QuoteOh yeah, and a couple of preconcepts for DOS (batch)11-tan and RT11-tan!

But you'll have to go to the conjecture thread to read about them :P

http://ostan-collections.net/topic-627.html

Yeah, sadly ran out of time here, but I'll be back in that thread for additional highlights in your awesome effort to help expand the world of OS-tans in ways I can only dream of doing!  ^v^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 21, 2007, 10:01:20 PM
Quote*C-CHAN EXPLODES... AGAIN!!!!!*

Dammit! Aren't there some pills or something you can take for that...? Admittedly, the Club sandwiches were good, though  ;010


QuoteThat's the spirt! Yeah, for comics that style will be perfect, both elegant and efficient! ^__^
Go forth and conquer, brave bella Bella!! ^v^

I got that done in probably under two and a half hours....maybe a little longer with all the tweaking here and there, plus an added...sorta easter egg...somewhere in her CDR halo....

Nobody will find it unless I post a closeup, though...

Quote*throws himself by Bella's feet and grovels*

Execution of UNIX-sama is positively legendary!! ^v^

*kiss kiss kiss*

Cameoing Linux-sama in that cool new suit you designed is far out! ^v^

*kiss kiss kiss*

Smart jab at SCO is classic! ^v^

*kiss kiss*

Additional cameos by Solaris-sama, Mini-sensei and the larger Linuces well be remembered for all time!! ^v^

*kiss kiss kiss*

Cute appearance of DSL-chan pretty much doing what I'm doing now is almost Gulliver's Travels-quality. ^___^

*kiss kiss kiss kiss*

Oh, now you MUST color this one! ;^0^;

1. Yeah, I tried to give Unix-sama a slightly amused, "WFT...?" look XD

2. That suit isn't that new....



3. SCO-tan has had a bit of a rough time ;)

4. Had to include them :) Wait till I finish Solaris-tan...her outfit's going to look....a bit familiar....

5. XD

6. Yes! But....

[quotes self]

Quote"Thou whom hath portrayith the first shaded image of the Goddess in a comic will be forced to calm kernel panics for forty days and forty nights!"
Quote

...I'm going to have my hands full for offending the Goddess!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 21, 2007, 10:17:42 PM
No problemo.  ^___^

I'll self-flagellate 5000 times in your place to distract her,... you just go on ahead and color it.  ^.^

*grabs whip*

BTW, I did notice there is some slight writing in Odyssey-tan's halo,.... but yeah, need to see the original SVG.  ^^;

Okay, hurry off now... ^v^

Added after 1 minutes:

(Oh, it's THAT suit,... I thought she was dressed up in that cool dress of hers in the Linux-sama timeline... ^.^)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on September 22, 2007, 02:23:05 PM
*sniffle* The Lisa-tan + GEM-tan picture is so cute and so sad! (but also shows off more your superb fashion sense!)

And that Odyssey-tan... Wow! The way you did this picture really gives it that could-have-been-right-out-of-an-anime look!

Hahahaha! The Rhapsody-tan + NT-tan picture is so cute and funny! Also reminds me of a group picture that I'm working on that involves Rhapsody-tan! :D

The Windows 1.0-tan+2.0-tan+3.0-tan picture is adorable! And it was back in the good ol' days before the OS-wars that changed the Windows family forever...

The next picture is pure awesome! I really really like how UNIX-sama turned out in the picture! She's got a 'WTF?' look but hey, she should be flattered! *looks at SCO-tan in pciture* And this is ripped off from a Fark headline but... SCO got SCOwned! :D

I like that DOS (batch) 11-tan but too bad that she died young and so long ago :(

And RT11-tan looks really cute and friendly!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 23, 2007, 09:40:59 PM
Sorry.... just stopped by to offer Unix-sama some proper swoonage.  ^.^

*stares at UNIX-sama*

KOUROU, WE HAVE LIFT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

*C-chan latches onto Ariane 5 module and EXPLODES!!!!!!*

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 25, 2007, 02:52:56 PM
Doggonit! Go see a doctor already about those explosions!

I'm working on coloring that Unix-sama and company pic, though...

I'm thinking of doing a DreamLinux-tan...since it's so identical to OS X, I see her dressed very much like Mac-tan, except with a penguin colored body suit and dark hair. And a little Tux plush on her head instead of an apple XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 25, 2007, 04:12:38 PM
*does crash-landing from space*

Me likey on both accounts!!!!!!!!  ^v^

I'd love to help out with DreamLinux-tan, although admittedly,........ I really should get all my scheduled stuff done.... X___X

*cries and weeps*

We still need a new Wiki logo, for example..... *pouts* ¬.¬
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on October 09, 2007, 01:32:38 PM
A lot of points for you on those fine scraps Bella!  ;019

RTL11 was drawn nicely! And nice helmet as always to your version of Linux-tan!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 10, 2007, 03:24:41 PM
So here it is! The semi-maybe-sorta-finished Unix-sama and company picture!



And here's a closeup of her eyes...I think I did a good job of them..



And here's a DreamLinux/Linux XP-tan picture, a parody of the famous Tiger-tan/Saseko picture!

But for the record, I need to redo their hair highlights...



Time Flys! Or Time Bandit! Or Where does the Time Go! Leopard-tan finally catching iPhone-tan after she hijacks her time machine stopwatch. I actually had the thought of doing a comic showing what happens on the other side of that time-wormhole...



And finally, just a quick pic of a young VMS-sama, before...erm...her life got ruined....



Added after 51 minutes:

Ooooh! I'm OSX now! You know what this means....

Tales from a once DAU: Mac OSX edition

(Second in a series of three!)

The first OS that I ever worked with, besides Windows, was OSX, in 2005. It was at my town's library; I don't know what compelled my to work with that iMac, when there was a row of perfectly familiar XP machines not far away.

Keep in mind, at this point, I know Windows has 94+ percent of the market share on PCs; I never gave much though to what the other 6% was. I had heard of Apple computers but I really had no idea of their OS. So when I first logged on, it seemed quite alien and strange. But not long after, I started to get used to it, even if I did like to secretly poke fun at it's differences with my familiar Windows OS's.

My dad on the other hand, seemed to absolutly hate that machine; To say the least, it didn't seem to get along with him. Thus started a zealotical disdain of all things Apple. I myself was fairly annoyed by any sort of OS zealotry and was surprised to see how deeply many user cared about their OS and attacked competing ones; I tried (not always successfully) to avoid any kind of flamewars, either defending well-hated OSs or standing up for my own, because it always ended pointlessly and with a lot of bad blood.

Around this time I realized my sentiment: that what's a great OS for one person may be the worst for another; it's pointless trying to convince anyone otherwise.

That said, my dad has done an almost 180 on his feelings about Macs; He always thought I'd be the one to buy an Apple, but now I wouldn't be completely surprised if his next (work) computer is running OSX 10.5!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: infinity_zero on October 10, 2007, 07:44:37 PM
Good paint. > < b
I like you use color. ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on October 10, 2007, 08:16:02 PM
ALL HAIL OUR MIGHTY UNIX-SAMA!!! BOW DOWN, MAGGOTS! THE EMPRESS COMMANDS YOU!!!

Added after 52 seconds:

If i had a heapload of awesomeness and/or Kyon pics in my hands right now i would drop it right on you, Bella-san. >w<
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 10, 2007, 08:51:37 PM
THOSE ARE AWESOME!! Of course all of your stuff is awesome, but I think those are your best works yet!

Unix-sama is portrayed really beautifully... I feel I must bow down to her too! I also really like your updated rendition of Linux-tan in her suit! (And Solaris-tan has a similar one too!) And now that you've drawn SCO-tan in color, I can draw a color-version fanart of her now!

Also, very nice job on Unix-sama's eyes!

Yay! Linux XP-tan returns! And with a totally awesome friend! Dream Linux-tan, the Mac OS X fangirl = instant favorite! :D

----

will be back to comment on the last two pictures later.

But before I end this post, congratulations on the Mac OSX rank and welcome to the House of Mac! But be careful and don't let those pervy OSX-kuns get you! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 10, 2007, 11:26:23 PM
OH MY GAWD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOW DO YOU WANT ME TO STOP EXPLODING WHEN YOU DRAW STUFF LIKE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  @0@

INSTANT SUPERNOVA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 11, 2007, 12:20:26 PM
Dammit! Git me the fire extinguisher!
   
QuoteALL HAIL OUR MIGHTY UNIX-SAMA!!! BOW DOWN, MAGGOTS! THE EMPRESS COMMANDS YOU!!!

Ahhh, alas I don't think the Slackware family is on the right track...the Goddess would much rather see her subordinates accomplishing stuff than groveling XD

QuoteIf i had a heapload of awesomeness and/or Kyon pics in my hands right now i would drop it right on you, Bella-san. >w<

Woohoo!

(Although I'm not sure if Haruhi would approve of you dropping a bunch of Kyon pix on me heehee)

QuoteUnix-sama is portrayed really beautifully

*Stares at Unix-sama*

Uh...oh...people complementing her looks and groveling she can live with, just don't dare call her "Ma Bell Labs"

J/K I just had to add that somehow XD

QuoteI also really like your updated rendition of Linux-tan in her suit! (And Solaris-tan has a similar one too!

That's kinda the joke, that Solaris-tan is trying to copy some of her kinda-competitor's dress style...hehe...

QuoteAnd now that you've drawn SCO-tan in color, I can draw a color-version fanart of her now!

Can't wait to see that! Just remember, she's a maniac with delusions of grandeur, not mention Linux-sama conspiracy theories, like that she received special training from Unix-sama that she herself was left out on...

QuoteYay! Linux XP-tan returns! And with a totally awesome friend! Dream Linux-tan, the Mac OS X fangirl = instant favorite!

The second I heard about DreamLinux I knew I had to do a -tan of it ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 11, 2007, 03:37:38 PM
Now back to where I was...

3rd picture: YAY! LEOPARD-TAN!! Also, Nice puns! And after hearing several news stories of hacked iPhones, maybe iPhone-tan is trying to retaliate! ;006

4th picture: Very cute! I also notice the strong resemblance to her clone, NT-tan!

but now they are like worlds apart when it comes to their personalities but the fact that VMS-sama is crazy, likes sharks and wields huge blades are some of the things that make her so awesome!

Oh, Solaris-tan's new outfit was part of a joke! Silly me for not getting the reference! ^^;

Crazy, maniacal, delusions of grandeur, conspiracies, really crazy, crazier than I imagined... Wow! That SCO-tan is definently one of my favorite of the OS-tans that you made! ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 12, 2007, 10:25:16 AM
Quote3rd picture: YAY! LEOPARD-TAN!! Also, Nice puns! And after hearing several news stories of hacked iPhones, maybe iPhone-tan is trying to retaliate!

Heehee! Trying to have a bit of fun at the expense of her big sister ;)

Quote4th picture: Very cute! I also notice the strong resemblance to her clone, NT-tan!

but now they are like worlds apart when it comes to their personalities but the fact that VMS-sama is crazy, likes sharks and wields huge blades are some of the things that make her so awesome!

Yeah...poor VMS-sama...

But it makes for an interesting character...!

QuoteOh, Solaris-tan's new outfit was part of a joke! Silly me for not getting the reference! ^^;

I didn't want their dress style to be *identical* so I tried to keep it a bit subtle.

QuoteCrazy, maniacal, delusions of grandeur, conspiracies, really crazy, crazier than I imagined... Wow! That SCO-tan is definently one of my favorite of the OS-tans that you made!

Ahhhh, the SCO group and their super team of litigators made that OS every psycho thing it is now...I just made it into a -tan form XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 12, 2007, 10:16:12 PM
Last major stop.  ^___^
And lots and lots of stuff to reply here too.

Stand by!  ^^;

Added after 58 minutes:

QuoteSo here it is! The semi-maybe-sorta-finished Unix-sama and company picture!

*C-chan EXPLODES*

.....

*recombines*

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.  ^^;

But yes,... in color, this is hands-down, no excuse, your best picture drawn TO DATE!!!!!!  ^V^
Sure, I think you'll be doing even better ones in the near future (if you're Leopard one is anything to speak of), but this combination of wonderful coloring, masterful shading/highlighting, crisp-clean lineart, rich cast of characters, intelligent use of references and easter eggs, AND inclusion of a professionally-drawn UNIX-sama, all combine to create one M-A-S-T-E-R-P-I-E-C-E!!!  ^v^

And I knew I could count on your sk1llz as closet fashion designer to whip up some awesome attire for the Queen Mother.  ^___^

Admittedly, Solaris-sama does look a bit air-headed, but then she HAS been brought down to earth in recent years, to the point where now she has no choice but to shameless imitate Linux-sama.  (OH! how the mighty have fallen... ^.^)

Speaking of which, it's also painful to see SCO-chan be so reckless and bratty (and a potential M$ proxy), given her mother was such a proud and honorable woman.  ;^-^;

*sniff*

Ah yes, and still luv DSL-chan's Lilliputian inclusion in this pic.  ^__^
Did I mention that -- in a frightening breach of C-chan protocol -- I may just create a DSL-kun?  ^^;

QuoteAnd here's a closeup of her eyes...I think I did a good job of them..

C-CHAN APPROVED!!!!!!!  ^__~

QuoteAnd here's a DreamLinux/Linux XP-tan picture, a parody of the famous Tiger-tan/Saseko picture!

But for the record, I need to redo their hair highlights...

Wow!  I'm checking out the times and so far it seems like you really know how to work Inkscape very quickly now.  ^.^

Ya-makin-me-proud!!!!  ^v^

Just one thing though,...  
If you've used DreamLinux as much as I have, you'll know that the OS uses an awful lot of blue and cyan.  The logo is blue, the desktop wallpapers are blue, the major icons are blue (or cyan) and the OSX-style dock has gobs of blue.  Silver is also a major color, but she only has a small smattering of silver color (more like white).

My recommendation:  Need more blue.  ^___^

Her mouth is also a bit too far to the right -- try moving it over so that it starts more or less from where the base of the nose ends (you might have to shave down the spikey ends of the smile a little).

Other than that, love the parody!  ^v^

QuoteTime Flys! Or Time Bandit! Or Where does the Time Go! Leopard-tan finally catching iPhone-tan after she hijacks her time machine stopwatch. I actually had the thought of doing a comic showing what happens on the other side of that time-wormhole...

Oh now,... THIS hands-down wins the nomination for best Artistic Direction!!!!!  ^V^

The background alone is drop-dead GORGEOUS, and while I recognize the crexcent moon as a blurred vector shape, I'm dying to know if everything else is either just a raster image pasted on the canvas,... or just your genius light manipulation at work.  ^___^

Leopard-sama is drawn with your hallmark beautifully-detailed clothing, but the vector line art have definitely added an unprecedented degree of cleaniness and precision to it.  The proportions -- especially her legs -- are a lot more conservative than your usual CLAMP approach (very long legs), which I applaud and encourage that you use more often since    it adds an even greater layer of realism.  The soft shadework is very well handed (almost as if you did it in Photoshop), and the higlights are very well employed -- your decision to make her futuristic buttons glow was dynamite!!  ^__~b

Add to that the humor of her snatching the mischievous little iPhone-tan (who looks very well drawn as well, even if the detail is a bit too small to appreciate fully), and I think the only reason why this can only take second place to your Best Drawing Ever is because the UNIX-sama and Co. friends has more characters.  Otherwise, I insist you give a commentary about this picture, because I see this as the future of Bella-sama's artwork.  ^____^

Produce GAWDLY works like these, and you might as well be the next CLAMP.  ^v^

QuoteAnd finally, just a quick pic of a young VMS-sama, before...erm...her life got ruined....

Well,... there's not much to say here since it's a fairly simple pic, other than it's such a novetly to see VMS-sama look so.... pleasant and normal.  ^___^

As you said... if only she had led a good life, she wouldn't be all that different from NT-san.  ^__^

Oh well,... one can only hope that good things can still await her in the future.  ^.^

QuoteTales from a once DAU: Mac OSX edition

Fufufu.... I'm so proud as well that you have cast away your DAU shell.  ^___^

QuoteKeep in mind, at this point, I know Windows has 94+ percent of the market share on PCs; I never gave much though to what the other 6% was. I had heard of Apple computers but I really had no idea of their OS. So when I first logged on, it seemed quite alien and strange. But not long after, I started to get used to it, even if I did like to secretly poke fun at it's differences with my familiar Windows OS's.

I'm ashamed to say myself that I once poked fun at the fact that OS9 crashed a lot more than it should've and was apparently stuck in a timewarp.  I was young and stupid back then.... T___T

QuoteMy dad on the other hand, seemed to absolutly hate that machine; To say the least, it didn't seem to get along with him. Thus started a zealotical disdain of all things Apple. I myself was fairly annoyed by any sort of OS zealotry and was surprised to see how deeply many user cared about their OS and attacked competing ones; I tried (not always successfully) to avoid any kind of flamewars, either defending well-hated OSs or standing up for my own, because it always ended pointlessly and with a lot of bad blood.

I'm right to call you a peacemaker then.  ^___^

QuoteAround this time I realized my sentiment: that what's a great OS for one person may be the worst for another; it's pointless trying to convince anyone otherwise.

Yeah, it's amazing what MULTICicians say about UNIX and other OSes.  (despite the fact that their OS is technically DEAD as a doorknob....^^;)

QuoteThat said, my dad has done an almost 180 on his feelings about Macs; He always thought I'd be the one to buy an Apple, but now I wouldn't be completely surprised if his next (work) computer is running OSX 10.5!

I wonder if you're beautiful artwork has anything to do with it.  He probably so how nicely you drew your beachfront OSX girls from oh-so-many months ago.  ^___^

Then again, if he saw your Leopard pic, that's instant conversion right there!  ^v^

QuoteALL HAIL OUR MIGHTY UNIX-SAMA!!! BOW DOWN, MAGGOTS! THE EMPRESS COMMANDS YOU!!!

*realizes his own impudence and grovels besides DSL-chan before UNIX-sama's feet*

QuoteAnd now that you've drawn SCO-tan in color, I can draw a color-version fanart of her now!

I'm still hoping I can draw Xenix-sama soon.  (maybe alongside the old M$ family)
And that reminds me,... I still owe you a Windows 2.0-chan sob story.  ^^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 14, 2007, 02:34:50 PM
QuoteAdmittedly, Solaris-sama does look a bit air-headed, but then she HAS been brought down to earth in recent years, to the point where now she has no choice but to shameless imitate Linux-sama. (OH! how the mighty have fallen... ^.^)

I dunno if she's airheaded as much as shocked by the Slackware-tans' behavior! Kinda like, "Even I haven't tried that before"

QuoteSpeaking of which, it's also painful to see SCO-chan be so reckless and bratty (and a potential M$ proxy), given her mother was such a proud and honorable woman. ;^-^;

Heehee...tango with Novell and this is what happens XD

I also thought of an other comic kinda explaining how that happened....just showing SCO-tan and her super team of lawyers facing off against UnixWare-san, SuSE-san, Linux-sama and others....

Long story short, after all of SCO-tan's "human shield" of lawyers run away in fright, she's left facing her opponents by herself...then the next panel would show her being chased by the angry horde, and it cuts away to her in a hospital bed in traction, melodramatically whining about how her life is over to a very PO'ed Unix-sama, and that she should just be put out now...

Unix-sama, of course, feels much obliged to grant this wish to her (granddaughter?), and proceeds to grab a nearby pillow. SCO-tan starts backpedaling around now...but since her arms are in no shape to push Unix-sama off, she's just sorta flailing around wildly (in a very comedic way), but all this ends as her lawyers return to check up on her...Unix-sama just smiles and pretends as if she's kindly fluffing up a pillow, and SCO-tan is just sitting there, very disheveled and bewildered looking.

QuoteDid I mention that -- in a frightening breach of C-chan protocol -- I may just create a DSL-kun? ^^;

Gah! Windows Zealots contemplating conversion, you thinking of doing a OS-kun....

*dons sandwich board and bell*

*The end is niiiiiiiigh!!!!*

QuoteJust one thing though,...
If you've used DreamLinux as much as I have, you'll know that the OS uses an awful lot of blue and cyan. The logo is blue, the desktop wallpapers are blue, the major icons are blue (or cyan) and the OSX-style dock has gobs of blue. Silver is also a major color, but she only has a small smattering of silver color (more like white).

My recommendation: Need more blue. ^___^

Her mouth is also a bit too far to the right -- try moving it over so that it starts more or less from where the base of the nose ends (you might have to shave down the spikey ends of the smile a little).

'Kay...I'll have to do that!

QuoteThe background alone is drop-dead GORGEOUS, and while I recognize the crexcent moon as a blurred vector shape, I'm dying to know if everything else is either just a raster image pasted on the canvas,... or just your genius light manipulation at work. ^___^

No sir, that's all vector :D

QuoteLeopard-sama is drawn with your hallmark beautifully-detailed clothing, but the vector line art have definitely added an unprecedented degree of cleaniness and precision to it. The proportions -- especially her legs -- are a lot more conservative than your usual CLAMP approach (very long legs), which I applaud and encourage that you use more often since it adds an even greater layer of realism. The soft shadework is very well handed (almost as if you did it in Photoshop), and the higlights are very well employed -- your decision to make her futuristic buttons glow was dynamite!! ^__~

I really went wild with the highlights cause of the time wormhole-thingy XD I thought the buttons glowing would add to their glassy appearance...

QuoteWell,... there's not much to say here since it's a fairly simple pic, other than it's such a novetly to see VMS-sama look so.... pleasant and normal. ^___^

As you said... if only she had led a good life, she wouldn't be all that different from NT-san. ^__^

Oh well,... one can only hope that good things can still await her in the future. ^.^

Yeah, I did this in a couple of hours for the heck of it mostly ;)

QuoteYeah, it's amazing what MULTICicians say about UNIX and other OSes. (despite the fact that their OS is technically DEAD as a doorknob....^^

WTF? There's still MULTICicians around? Didn't it go out along with powdered wigs?

I guess they don't hang at DeviantArt and Neowin.com, do they?

QuoteI wonder if you're beautiful artwork has anything to do with it. He probably so how nicely you drew your beachfront OSX girls from oh-so-many months ago. ^___^

Then again, if he saw your Leopard pic, that's instant conversion right there! ^v^

LOL...nope, I'd say it has more to do with *GASP* Windows Vista than anything. I don't know if it's so much at him liking Macs than, not. wanting. anything. to. do. with. Vista.

QuoteI'm still hoping I can draw Xenix-sama soon. (maybe alongside the old M$ family) [/quote

Oooooh!!!

QuoteAnd that reminds me,... I still owe you a Windows 2.0-chan sob story. ^^;

Hah! Pay up! Sap levels are dangerously low!

*dangles raincheck*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on October 14, 2007, 02:43:21 PM
*pokes Bella and whispers in her ear* Hey, ask him for a C-Chan Beam instead this time! I wanna see it! >w<
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 14, 2007, 08:59:32 PM
QuoteI dunno if she's airheaded as much as shocked by the Slackware-tans' behavior! Kinda like, "Even I haven't tried that before"

Oh okay,... *sighs with relief* ^___^
Yeah, now I can definitely picture Solaris-sama thinking that.  ^.^

QuoteI also thought of an other comic kinda explaining how that happened....just showing SCO-tan and her super team of lawyers facing off against UnixWare-san, SuSE-san, Linux-sama and others....

Long story short, after all of SCO-tan's "human shield" of lawyers run away in fright, she's left facing her opponents by herself...then the next panel would show her being chased by the angry horde, and it cuts away to her in a hospital bed in traction, melodramatically whining about how her life is over to a very PO'ed Unix-sama, and that she should just be put out now...

*smiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiile*  ^_________________^
Bella's a genius... what can I say?  ^v^

QuoteUnix-sama, of course, feels much obliged to grant this wish to her (granddaughter?), and proceeds to grab a nearby pillow. SCO-tan starts backpedaling around now...but since her arms are in no shape to push Unix-sama off, she's just sorta flailing around wildly (in a very comedic way), but all this ends as her lawyers return to check up on her...Unix-sama just smiles and pretends as if she's kindly fluffing up a pillow, and SCO-tan is just sitting there, very disheveled and bewildered looking.

Too cute................ In a sadistic kinda way............. ^.^
I wanna help!  I wanna help!!!  ^V^

*squeals with delight*

QuoteGah! Windows Zealots contemplating conversion, you thinking of doing a OS-kun....

*dons sandwich board and bell*

*The end is niiiiiiiigh!!!!*

Fufufu,... when you see him, I think you'll understand why I indulge in the occasional heresy.  ^__^

QuoteNo sir, that's all vector

*INSTA-SWOON!!!!!*

Do I have to do that 'Kung Fu Hustle' skit again?  @v@

QuoteI really went wild with the highlights cause of the time wormhole-thingy XD I thought the buttons glowing would add to their glassy appearance...

Yes that's fantastic!  ^v^
The point behind Inkscape is that you're allowed to sit back, relax, and go wild without risk of doing irreversible damage to your image!  ^-^

*sniff*

I'm so happy.... ^-^

QuoteYeah, I did this in a couple of hours for the heck of it mostly

*continues happiness*  ^______^

QuoteWTF? There's still MULTICicians around? Didn't it go out along with powdered wigs?

I guess they don't hang at DeviantArt and Neowin.com, do they?

See for yourself... ^__^

http://www.multicians.org/

QuoteLOL...nope, I'd say it has more to do with *GASP* Windows Vista than anything. I don't know if it's so much at him liking Macs than, not. wanting. anything. to. do. with. Vista.

Hmmmm.... well that is a bit dangerous, but I have faith a Mac OSX won't disappoint.  '__'

.........

Just in case, I'd dangle some more Beryl or Compiz Fusion here & now.....  ^___^

QuoteHah! Pay up! Sap levels are dangerously low!

*dangles raincheck*

*CRIES*  BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!  GOMEN, I'M SOOOOOOOO SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;^0^;

Okay, I'll see what I can do.  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 15, 2007, 12:04:58 PM
QuoteToo cute................ In a sadistic kinda way............. ^.^
I wanna help! I wanna help!!! ^V^

*squeals with delight*

XD Unix-sama doesn't reward weakness!

QuoteYes that's fantastic! ^v^
The point behind Inkscape is that you're allowed to sit back, relax, and go wild without risk of doing irreversible damage to your image! ^-^

*sniff*

I'm so happy.... ^-^

'Zactly!

QuoteSee for yourself... ^__^

http://www.multicians.org/

O___O Whoa! That's really interesting!

Just one thing in the humor section kinda annoyed me as a fan on so many levels...or four to be exact ;)

QuoteOS comparisons to classical literature

Multics - Iliad
   Full of heroes & exploits.
   Modern firepower renders most of its tactics obsolete.
Unix - Aeneid
   Studied in more classrooms than the Iliad.
   Doesn't make it better or more of a success.
   Different language, different cultural matrix, different goals.
OS/360 - Internal revenue code
   Widely studied but only a few consider it epic.
MSDOS - Gilligan's Island
Mac OS - Cheers
Windows - Married, With Children

Hmmmm....Multicians....the original OS Evangelists...? J/K

But now I kinda want to do a *OMG* Multics-sama!

QuoteHmmmm.... well that is a bit dangerous, but I have faith a Mac OSX won't disappoint. '__'

.........

Just in case, I'd dangle some more Beryl or Compiz Fusion here & now..... ^___^

Maybe I exaggerate...there are some valid reasons...he doesn't exactly want this computer to make spreadsheets n' word processing documents, it's going to be used mostly for small-scale A/V and photo editing....

Quote*CRIES* BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!! GOMEN, I'M SOOOOOOOO SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;^0^;

Okay, I'll see what I can do. ^__^

Go check out the Maple trees. They are a fine source of sap XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 15, 2007, 02:35:58 PM
QuoteHmmmm....Multicians....the original OS Evangelists...? J/K

But now I kinda want to do a *OMG* Multics-sama!

Fufufu.... it MIGHT be true, but it is just a little pretentious given how dead and buried that system is.  Or i guess it's something like Dreamcast and Saturn supporters, who recognized the technical superiority of the machines even though they didn't do so hot in the market.  ^___^'

But as for MULTICS-sama, yeah!  I wanted to draw her as very flowy and goddess-like, but I felt I didn't have the finesse to do that.  Only a person of superior fashion sense could take on the role of drawing the Mother of the Queen Mother, so I'm very glad you've chosen to take this great responsibility.  ^__^

I'm not sure if I ever got around to explaining my take on MULTICS-sama.  I'd rather not say I'll write a long story about it, cause I likely won't (not for lack of trying, mind you).... T__T'

But I can at least cover a few bits and pieces of the story I had for her:


Could say more, but I think that's enough melodrama for one day.  Hope this helps out somehow.  -v-

QuoteMaybe I exaggerate...there are some valid reasons...he doesn't exactly want this computer to make spreadsheets n' word processing documents, it's going to be used mostly for small-scale A/V and photo editing....

Oh that!  YEAH!  In that case, Macs are perfect for video and photo editing.  ^___^

QuoteGo check out the Maple trees. They are a fine source of sap XD

AS IF I needed more sap.  ^^;
But would be a good excuse to drop by IceLilly's place.  -v-

*goes off to buy some canadian dollars*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 15, 2007, 07:55:23 PM
QuoteBut as for MULTICS-sama, yeah! I wanted to draw her as very flowy and goddess-like, but I felt I didn't have the finesse to do that. Only a person of superior fashion sense could take on the role of drawing the Mother of the Queen Mother, so I'm very glad you've chosen to take this great responsibility. ^__^

Neat! Even though I have no idea of her age (I'm guessing she'd be more "mature" than Unix-sama, since Multics was larger)/hair or eye color (Again, I'm guessing dark hair, light eyes)/attitude (well, I think I know a bit about her attitude : \ ), or dress style (maybe old Victorian, lacy and billowing, with a modernish-twist) but at least I have a starting point...

Quote-- The story I had planned is, like with 2.0-chan, told from the POV of UNIX-sama. However, unlike with 2.0-chan, UNIX-sama's story alternates constantly between past and present, as certain actions she's performing in the present day, remind her of how difficult it was to do it in her youth when she was powerless and hunted.

I'm a fan of Lost, so I'm impervious to flashback confusion!

*Reads*

Quote-- MULTICS-sama then was a very powerful and very confident sorceress (despite the fact that she looked refined and elegant). UNIX-sama, through trained rigorously in physical, academic and emotional endurance, does not actually have any powers at this point.

So they're kinda like the opposite of each other, physically? IE, Unix-sama very simple and utilitarian, Multics-sama very polished and elegant?

QuoteI imagine MULTICS-sama may have had wings, but at least one is torn in this fight.

Ooooh...I approve....

Quote-- Eventually UNIX stops, and although MULTICS is still conscious, she's only a frightened, quivering and non-luminescent specter of her former self.

-- Sorrow, bewilderment and shame swell up in the young UNIX, but she silently resumes her mission. She takes MULTICS-sama's silver staff (hint, hint), goes off to the rooftop of the "castle" and shoots up a beam of light into the sky that casts aside the cloud-cover. Though magical power courses through her veins, intermixing with her newfound telekinetic power, she feels not a single ounce of pride. Only the beaten MULTICS-sama, looking up with sadness and despair at her new successor, can make out the small trickle of tears.

OM....whaaaaa!!! After just reading half the Muticians site, I never would have thought anyone could make me feel sorry for that ancient old system, but you did!

Must. Draw. Multics-sama.

PS:

Hope you don't mind my avi...I'm going to change it every 20 posts or so, from Cheetah all the way to Tiger or Leopard-san...

I picked this one cause it was the cutest Puma-chan pic I've seen ^_^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 15, 2007, 09:15:48 PM
Oh GAWD how I loe the PU-chan.  *v*

I - can - just - stare - at - that - all - day.  *_______*

QuoteNeat! Even though I have no idea of her age (I'm guessing she'd be more "mature" than Unix-sama, since Multics was larger)

Yep.  ^^
Compared to the eternally-youthful UNIX-sama, MULTICS is a very grown, very mature woman.  (Tall by 1960's standards, but not so much these days.  -v-)

Quote/hair or eye color (Again, I'm guessing dark hair, light eyes)

Correct,... she is UNIX-sama's mother.  ^__^

Quote/attitude (well, I think I know a bit about her attitude : \

Not sure what you mean by that, but okay.  ^v^
Like her system, her personality if fairly complex.  Plenty of room for her to be your worst enemy, or the kindest and most loyal person you'll ever know.  ^^

Quote), or dress style (maybe old Victorian, lacy and billowing, with a modernish-twist)

Too conservative!!!  More, MORE ambition I SAY!  ^0^

*C-chan goes mad with power*

More LACE!
More billowing!!!
More FLOWING STUFF THINGIES!!!!!!
MORE MODERN TWISTS AND TURNS AND TUSSLES AND TONGUETWISTERS!!!!!!!!  ^V^
BASUGASUBASUBASU BASUGASUBAKUHAKU GASUBAKUHAKUHAKU!!!!!!!!!!  ^0^

....

Oh what the hell, I'll let the pictures do the suggesting... ^^



QuoteI'm a fan of Lost, so I'm impervious to flashback confusion!

*Reads*

*C-chan enters clueless mode*
Oh,... is that one of your Cable TV thingies again?  '_'

QuoteSo they're kinda like the opposite of each other, physically? IE, Unix-sama very simple and utilitarian, Multics-sama very polished and elegant?

Yep.  ^__^
Though it may not look it, UNIX-sama does secretly harbor a certain inferiority complex.  In her mind, she's far duller and uglier than her mother ever was, and dresses/acts accordingly.  If not for the fact that her personality has long since been set in stone (more like metal), she'd be a girl in desperate need of some therapy.

Not that she would be the first (or last) rich industrialist to have psychological issues.  ^___^'

QuoteOoooh...I approve....

Awww.... i was kinda hoping you'd be angry and indignant by this.  '__'
But I guess it does accentuate the horror of the moment.

Many Anime series, like Rayearth, have the heroes/heroines beating magically-superior foes using some hidden magical power of their own.  (or as I like to call it, the Vandread Rule: "Scream really loudly, and you can vanquish any foe")  ^.^;

With UNIX-sama, I wanted to add a different twist to this -- yes, she uncovers a hidden power, but rather than being grossly SUPERIOR to MULTICS-sama's, it's actually grossly INFERIOR.  Baser, primal, primitive -- no need for Science or Sorcery, "Just Keep it Simple, Stupid".

QuoteOM....whaaaaa!!! After just reading half the Muticians site, I never would have thought anyone could make me feel sorry for that ancient old system, but you did!

Must. Draw. Multics-sama.

Well I'm glad.  -v-

I felt very sad writing this too, not just for MULTICS-sama, but also for UNIX-sama as well.  I'm sure you realize now why UNIX-sama is the way she is.  She doesn't think lowly of herself just for the sake of some false modesty, but rather because she's had to live (for 40 years) with the memory of doing something unbelievably horrible -- sinful, even.  They were both at fault (MULTICS-sama certainly had the power and influence to suggest a kind of power-sharing, but never did so), if only because the two were blindly loyal to the companies they represented.  MULTICS lost a daughter and her power, and UNIX lost a mother and her innocence, and in the end all for naught.

I imagine that the reason why UNIX-sama changed after the UNIX wars was because she felt a macabre kind of peace in the knowledge that she finally got what was coming to her.  That's why she's spent so much energy in there trying as best as possible to reform her crazy family, and embrace the more benevolent Linuces as her own.  So far, though, her family is still in a position to repeat history.  -__-

QuotePS:

Hope you don't mind my avi...I'm going to change it every 20 posts or so, from Cheetah all the way to Tiger or Leopard-san...

I picked this one cause it was the cutest Puma-chan pic I've seen

How can I mind that?  ^___^
If it were up to me, I'd keep that,.... forever,...... and ever...... ^______________^

*staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare*  ^.^

PS:

Hope you don't mind my avi...I'm going to change it every 20 posts or so, from Cheetah all the way to Tiger or Leopard-san...

I picked this one cause it was the cutest Puma-chan pic I've seen [/quote]
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 16, 2007, 11:31:48 AM
QuoteCorrect,... she is UNIX-sama's mother. ^__^

I know this is a bit late to ask about, but I thought I once remembered you saying she wasn't Unix-sama's mother (or am I recalling a different OS-tan discussion...? I forget ;) )

QuoteNot sure what you mean by that, but okay. ^v^
Like her system, her personality if fairly complex. Plenty of room for her to be your worst enemy, or the kindest and most loyal person you'll ever know. ^^

Yeah, I thought something a little like that...

QuoteToo conservative!!! More, MORE ambition I SAY! ^0^

*C-chan goes mad with power*

More LACE!
More billowing!!!
More FLOWING STUFF THINGIES!!!!!!
MORE MODERN TWISTS AND TURNS AND TUSSLES AND TONGUETWISTERS!!!!!!!! ^V^
BASUGASUBASUBASU BASUGASUBAKUHAKU GASUBAKUHAKUHAKU!!!!!!!!!! ^0^

....

Oh what the hell, I'll let the pictures do the suggesting... ^^

Trust me, when you see the dress I'm going to do....

And who is that in the picture...I kinda recognize the character from some fanart of DeviantArt....

Quote*C-chan enters clueless mode*
Oh,... is that one of your Cable TV thingies again? '_'

Correction, it's a network TV thingy! And probably the greatest (or at least my favorite) TV network drama of all times!

Kinda confusing to a new viewer, though...it has flash/backs/forwards/into different dimensions/times/etc...XD

QuoteYep. ^__^
Though it may not look it, UNIX-sama does secretly harbor a certain inferiority complex. In her mind, she's far duller and uglier than her mother ever was, and dresses/acts accordingly. If not for the fact that her personality has long since been set in stone (more like metal), she'd be a girl in desperate need of some therapy.

Not that she would be the first (or last) rich industrialist to have psychological issues. ^___^'

But thats why we love her ^_^  

QuoteAwww.... i was kinda hoping you'd be angry and indignant by this. '__'
But I guess it does accentuate the horror of the moment.

Ooopsie...bad quoting on my part...I mean to say, I approve of her being winged.

I have a fondness for flowing, feathered OS-tans :)

Plus it could work as a throwback to Unix-sama's owl anthropomorphism...

Although, I wonder if she'd be better with dark wings, or light ones...

QuoteWith UNIX-sama, I wanted to add a different twist to this -- yes, she uncovers a hidden power, but rather than being grossly SUPERIOR to MULTICS-sama's, it's actually grossly INFERIOR. Baser, primal, primitive -- no need for Science or Sorcery, "Just Keep it Simple, Stupid".

Ooohoohoo...New Jersey Style...again, why I like her :D

Who in their wildest dreams would think that Worse could be Better?

They must have done something right, as Unix (and some Linux) developers are still (in one way or another) trying to use this concept of simplicity and smallness to this day.

QuoteI felt very sad writing this too, not just for MULTICS-sama, but also for UNIX-sama as well. I'm sure you realize now why UNIX-sama is the way she is. She doesn't think lowly of herself just for the sake of some false modesty, but rather because she's had to live (for 40 years) with the memory of doing something unbelievably horrible -- sinful, even. They were both at fault (MULTICS-sama certainly had the power and influence to suggest a kind of power-sharing, but never did so), if only because the two were blindly loyal to the companies they represented. MULTICS lost a daughter and her power, and UNIX lost a mother and her innocence, and in the end all for naught.

Whaaa!!!

Sinful, yes...but it doesn't seem to be a totally isolated event in the history of OS-tans...

*Looks over to VMS-sama*

Sorry sister, even though NT-san did steal your genes. And maybe OS/2's genes too. And kinda battle you. And take away market share. And your forbidden to see her. Or speak of her. And this must be kept a secret. These are smaallll potatoes!!!

QuoteI imagine that the reason why UNIX-sama changed after the UNIX wars was because she felt a macabre kind of peace in the knowledge that she finally got what was coming to her.

OMG!

*Shoe! VMS-sama! Don't look at me like that!*

QuoteThat's why she's spent so much energy in there trying as best as possible to reform her crazy family, and embrace the more benevolent Linuces as her own. So far, though, her family is still in a position to repeat history. -__-

Oh, those peaceful, penguin-lovin' Linuxes...I love 'em all!

On one last Multics-sama note, d'ya suppose the Multicians (in an OS-tan world sense) are...like...a bunch former devotees trying to "summon her spirit" or something?

(just thought of this when you commented than Multics was dead as a doorknob)

And, I wonder if in later life she would have dressed more down-to-earth and worn glasses...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 16, 2007, 12:39:21 PM
QuoteI know this is a bit late to ask about, but I thought I once remembered you saying she wasn't Unix-sama's mother (or am I recalling a different OS-tan discussion...? I forget  )

Probably recalling a different discussion.  ^__^

Orrrrrrrr,... was just playing along with the commonly held belief that MULTICS-sama and UNIX-sama are not related at all,... what-so-ever..... ^___^

Yessssssss............  ^.^

....

(No seriously, no one [except perhaps Mainframe-tans, who know everything] knows this and no one is supposed to know this, so I wouldn't go off tell the other Unices this.  ^.^)

QuoteTrust me, when you see the dress I'm going to do....

Let me practice some PreSwoons then.  ^___^
It is PreSwoon Season, after all!  ^v^

*SWOONGE*

QuoteAnd who is that in the picture...I kinda recognize the character from some fanart of DeviantArt....

Ah yes,... that would be Belldandy-sama from the Ah! My Goddess series.  ^___^
Surprised you haven't heard of her, although I'm not one to talk.  -v-
It was one of my favorite early Anime series (although if you compare her with Kentaro, you can probably figure out why.... -v-)

If you ever get curious, I'd recommend watching the newest TV series.  Original OVA was unfinished, the movie was ho-hum, and the spin-off Adventures of Mini-Goddess starts off well but goes nowhere fast around the middle.  TvT

QuoteCorrection, it's a network TV thingy! And probably the greatest (or at least my favorite) TV network drama of all times!

*sigh*  Yeeeeeeeeah,... I remember when I had the time and interest to watch the tele.... -v-
I don't even know why I keep one around, since all I ever watch is the Simpsons.  All my other venues are net-based, be it regular websites, net radio or streaming video.  No cable network, either home or in the states, would carry TeleSur even if you paid them too.... T.T

QuoteBut thats why we love her  

Should've also thrown in that she isn't fond of people "loving" her for precisely the same reason.  -v-

Like you, though, a lot of other Linuces and Unices have grown attached to her tough love -- and even if UNIX-sama's successor will have to one day face her in a similar Mother-Daughter Stand-off, this is not the same world as before.

In UNIX-sama's time, battles between OS-tans were more like slow, measured and civil duels, where no one dared betray any semblance of emotion else it would soil their honor.  UNIX-sama, raised in isolation, was unaware of any of this when she first battle MULTICS-sama, hence their immediate incompatibility.  

Now, however, everyone can fight on a similar playing field, and it can only take a purely original OS-tan to be able to raise herself above this stagnation, and break the viscious UNIX cycle of sorrow.

QuoteOoopsie...bad quoting on my part...I mean to say, I approve of her being winged.

I have a fondness for flowing, feathered OS-tans

Plus it could work as a throwback to Unix-sama's owl anthropomorphism...

Although, I wonder if she'd be better with dark wings, or light ones...

Good question.  UNIX-sama is an owl, and I really don't see any harm in making MULTICS-sama one as well since they are graceful creatures.  However, at the risk of reveling in cliches, I do believe UNIX-sama should remain as the darker, more common horned owl, while MULTICS-sama would be better inspired from a rarer snow owl:



After all, everyone assumes "light" will always vanquish "darkness", so more reason why UNIX-sama's destruction was all but considered "in the bag" at the time.

(I forgot to mention,... the battle between UNIX and MULTICS did not happen in a vacuum.  During the interim, you had a whole society against the young UNIX, not offering food or help against such a "petulent" child, and at times even hindering her progress through sabotage, poison attempts or even straight-off fights.  And this was during the course of a few years, so in many ways her youth mirrors the early hardships of Linux-sama.  

QuoteWhaaa!!!

*Looks over to VMS-sama*

Sorry sister, even though NT-san did steal your genes. And maybe OS/2's genes too. And kinda battle you. And take away market share. And your forbidden to see her. Or speak of her. And this must be kept a secret. These are smaallll potatoes!!!

Fufufu.... Told you.  ^__^
I mean it's an unfair comparison since UNIX (and by default MULTICS) are much older characters, and so have had a lot of horrible experiences to live through.  That's also the reason why UNIX-sama isn't as harsh on the Windows-tans as you would think, since she finds a kind of dark humor in watching them repeat (almost verse by verse) her family's mistakes.

On the other hand, I'm still under the impression that Amiga-chan has the saddest tale of all.  Because as bad as it sounds, anyone with a steely sense of logic can make the case that UNIX-sama, VMS-sama, OS/2-san, Lisa-san, and even to an extent, Windows 2.0-chan, all did something to tempt misfortune.  Amiga-chan, however, was always a kind person and a peacemaker, and remains so even as her family remains torn apart and her chances to be open sourced have all been effectively dashed.  The kind of person you would willingly trade in your bleeding heart for a happy ending of any kind.  Sadly, that just will never be,... if for anything, because she wouldn't allow it anymore at this point.  -__-

QuoteOh, those peaceful, penguin-lovin' Linuxes...I love 'em all!

On one last Multics-sama note, d'ya suppose the Multicians (in an OS-tan world sense) are...like...a bunch former devotees trying to "summon her spirit" or something?

(just thought of this when you commented than Multics was dead as a doorknob)

And, I wonder if in later life she would have dressed more down-to-earth and worn glasses...

Right, well I knew Multicians existed long after I declared her a "Deceased OS-tan", so I think I kinda screwed up there.  ^^
However, I do like the idea of having a loyal cult following of some sort that tries to revive her (cause you need a HUGE following to revie an OS-tan of that complexity).  It might be interesting if a future story has them side with Plan 9-tan (a necromancer) in an effort to resurrect her for one last assault on the Unix throne.  Plan 9-tan, thinking she's handling your usual Class 9 zombie, would unwittingly have UNIX-sama's greatest weakness in her possession.  [and believe me, if such a thing would happen, UNIX-sama would be P-I-S-S-E-D!!!  >__<]

Incidentally, I forgot to say a word or two about the UNIX staff.  Indeed I think it is supposed to be MULTICS' staff -- however, the original one wielded by her is far more ornate and gawdy, so UNIX-sama simply trimmed it down to a simple rod shape and added those inscriptions later on.

None of the two really require the rod to do any sort of magic -- nevertheless, MULTICS-sama was forced to forfeit most of it to UNIX, and so could only wield less than half of her original power since then.  So yes, I think it's okay for her to slowly but surely grow more down-to-earth in her attire, especially as the beautiful and classy world she once knew becomes replaced with chaos and disorder (in her mind, anyway).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 16, 2007, 07:48:03 PM
QuoteProbably recalling a different discussion. ^__^

Orrrrrrrr,... was just playing along with the commonly held belief that MULTICS-sama and UNIX-sama are not related at all,... what-so-ever..... ^___^

Yessssssss............ ^.^

....

(No seriously, no one [except perhaps Mainframe-tans, who know everything] knows this and no one is supposed to know this, so I wouldn't go off tell the other Unices this. ^.^)

I won't tell if you don't

*shady grin*

QuoteI don't even know why I keep one around, since all I ever watch is the Simpsons.

OMG! All this time there's been a Simpsons fan in my midst? That's my favorite network (animated) comedy of all time!!!

QuoteAll my other venues are net-based, be it regular websites, net radio or streaming video. No cable network, either home or in the states, would carry TeleSur even if you paid them too.... T.T

Ahhh, I wish they had fast internet connections around here ;)

QuoteShould've also thrown in that she isn't fond of people "loving" her for precisely the same reason. -v-

I bet! :P

*aluminum staff clunks me on head*

QuoteGood question. UNIX-sama is an owl, and I really don't see any harm in making MULTICS-sama one as well since they are graceful creatures. However, at the risk of reveling in cliches, I do believe UNIX-sama should remain as the darker, more common horned owl, while MULTICS-sama would be better inspired from a rarer snow owl:

I was thinking the same thing....thought I wasn't quite sure if it would fit Multics-sama...

Quote(I forgot to mention,... the battle between UNIX and MULTICS did not happen in a vacuum. During the interim, you had a whole society against the young UNIX, not offering food or help against such a "petulent" child, and at times even hindering her progress through sabotage, poison attempts or even straight-off fights. And this was during the course of a few years, so in many ways her youth mirrors the early hardships of Linux-sama.

...Maybe they're more alike than they think ;)

(not technically or socially, though)

Quotealso the reason why UNIX-sama isn't as harsh on the Windows-tans as you would think, since she finds a kind of dark humor in watching them repeat (almost verse by verse) her family's mistakes.

Heeee!

*waves*

*Bon voyage, Windows-tans*

(you made a powerful enemy by discontinuing XP! LOL!)

QuoteOn the other hand, I'm still under the impression that Amiga-chan has the saddest tale of all. Because as bad as it sounds, anyone with a steely sense of logic can make the case that UNIX-sama, VMS-sama, OS/2-san, Lisa-san, and even to an extent, Windows 2.0-chan, all did something to tempt misfortune. Amiga-chan, however, was always a kind person and a peacemaker, and remains so even as her family remains torn apart and her chances to be open sourced have all been effectively dashed. The kind of person you would willingly trade in your bleeding heart for a happy ending of any kind. Sadly, that just will never be,... if for anything, because she wouldn't allow it anymore at this point. -__-

Poor Miggy :..(

QuoteRight, well I knew Multicians existed long after I declared her a "Deceased OS-tan", so I think I kinda screwed up there. ^^

I actually think that it's better this way...because, isn't it more interesting and unique to think that there's a following of Multics-sama supporters, fighting (how well I'm not sure) to keep the spirit and memory of their fallen "deity" alive ;)

Their story could potentially be as interesting (or maybe not) as Multics-sama's herself.

QuoteHowever, I do like the idea of having a loyal cult following of some sort that tries to revive her (cause you need a HUGE following to revie an OS-tan of that complexity). It might be interesting if a future story has them side with Plan 9-tan (a necromancer) in an effort to resurrect her for one last assault on the Unix throne. Plan 9-tan, thinking she's handling your usual Class 9 zombie, would unwittingly have UNIX-sama's greatest weakness in her possession. [and believe me, if such a thing would happen, UNIX-sama would be P-I-S-S-E-D!!! >__<]

That would be funny in dark way...

QuoteIncidentally, I forgot to say a word or two about the UNIX staff. Indeed I think it is supposed to be MULTICS' staff -- however, the original one wielded by her is far more ornate and gawdy, so UNIX-sama simply trimmed it down to a simple rod shape and added those inscriptions later on.

None of the two really require the rod to do any sort of magic -- nevertheless, MULTICS-sama was forced to forfeit most of it to UNIX, and so could only wield less than half of her original power since then. So yes, I think it's okay for her to slowly but surely grow more down-to-earth in her attire, especially as the beautiful and classy world she once knew becomes replaced with chaos and disorder (in her mind, anyway).

I like how you tie the two together with the staff :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 16, 2007, 09:36:07 PM
QuoteOMG! All this time there's been a Simpsons fan in my midst? That's my favorite network (animated) comedy of all time!!!

Oh come now,... surely I'm not the only one around here.  ^^
Besides,... it's not like I'm a drop-down-on-my-knees-before-Matt-Groening kinda fan,...
(very hard to look back after you get used to Anime)

I just watch it cause I appreciate a good parody.  ^__^
That's why I also used to watch Futurama and will occasinally check out some Family Guy (sometimes its funny, sometimes its disturbing).  In all instances, I still wonder for the life of me how these series manage to stay alive on FOX networks.  ^^;

QuoteAhhh, I wish they had fast internet connections around here

Ahhh sou,... you're still using THAT I see....  -.-'

QuoteI was thinking the same thing....thought I wasn't quite sure if it would fit Multics-sama...

Don't forget that these are all suggestions on my part meant to help you.  In the end, it's your time and your talent that's being used, so feel free to change details here and there.  I know, for example, that you love making OS-tans look more realistic and elegant, whereas I tend to take a more outlandish approach (e.g., giving characters hair that would be a nightmarish, little-shop-of-horrors to perm).  ^__^

Quote...Maybe they're more alike than they think

(not technically or socially, though)

Indeed, their instances are the same, but as you noted also, they're evolution to power differ dramatically.  UNIX-sama had to gain her strength the old-fashioned, proprietary way: by pillage, destruction, and rule of a strict hierarchical society with an iron fist.  Linux-sama, the most successful pioneer of Open Sourcery, is achieving the same through the proliferation of honor and pride, empowerment and independence, creativity and vision, strength through union and prioritization of the community's well-being.  That it's working is something all the old-school Unices (and even some Windows-tans) can't understand (and certainly can't tolerate).  That regular "rabble" can work together to build great things that work,... seems almost like fairy tales and magic to them.

QuoteHeeee!

*waves*

*Bon voyage, Windows-tans*

(you made a powerful enemy by discontinuing XP! LOL!)

Well they haven't gotten rid of her yet.  ^__^

However, I have been receiving a surge of complaints from my Windows-using friends that their systems have been acting funny since the most recent auto-updates.  Immediately, my conspirational mind begins to wonder if the forced migration to Vista is finally shifting to fourth gear.  ^^;

Sucks for them, though, since a good number of them have expressed interest in this... "Linux thing".  The fact that I carry a whole CD case full of them -- with paper CD slips to boot -- and can do a quick demo right there at work, helps a lot with marketing efforts.  ^.^

QuoteI actually think that it's better this way...because, isn't it more interesting and unique to think that there's a following of Multics-sama supporters, fighting (how well I'm not sure) to keep the spirit and memory of their fallen "deity" alive

Since it's the more dramatical approach, I'm gonna have to agree with you by default.  ^___^
Fufufu.... Drama King here.... ^.^

QuoteHeehee...that would make for a very darkly funny tale...

Darkly funny....?  @___@
...............Well okay,... I have tons of ways to make it not-quite-funny, but I'll leave it at that and nod politely.  ^.^'

Presumably in said story, there's more than one resurrected OS-tan, and quite a lot of the drama goes in the fact that CAOS-tan and AMIX-tan are resurrected as well to fight against the living Amigoids.  Somewhere in the story, AMIX-tan self-sacrifices to save them (thankfully, not before some last words from Amiga-san, who never had a chance to thank her before for her friendship), but CAOS-tan survives long enough to regain her self-consciousness.  However, without the necromancy spell, she only has one day of animation left before she dies again -- but this Amiga-san and her family (reunited on this occasion) and all the other vintage-tans use to the greatest extent possible.

QuoteI like how you tie the two together with the staff...

C-chan leaves very little to chance.  ^__^
I want everything these girls wear to have a little bit of history to them, from the fact that Amiga-san's cap is the same one she wore as a Commodore navel cadet, to the fact that DOSkitty is a present from the DOS sisters to 3.0-sama during the golden years, to the suggestion that VMS-sama and NT-san have similar appearances.  They cease to become props and instead joing the amazing tapestry we're all weaving.  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 17, 2007, 08:30:51 PM
QuoteOh come now,... surely I'm not the only one around here. ^^
Besides,... it's not like I'm a drop-down-on-my-knees-before-Matt-Groening kinda fan,...
(very hard to look back after you get used to Anime)

True, but I usually consider this one of those apple and oranges situations ;)

Like trying to compare chocolate cake and cherry pie...

...I should have some dessert...XD

QuoteI just watch it cause I appreciate a good parody. ^__^
That's why I also used to watch Futurama and will occasinally check out some Family Guy (sometimes its funny, sometimes its disturbing). In all instances, I still wonder for the life of me how these series manage to stay alive on FOX networks. ^^;

Yeah, Futurama is pretty good, Family Guy I just never "got"...

QuoteAhhh sou,... you're still using THAT I see.... -.-'

Hmmm...yes....

QuoteDon't forget that these are all suggestions on my part meant to help you. In the end, it's your time and your talent that's being used, so feel free to change details here and there. I know, for example, that you love making OS-tans look more realistic and elegant, whereas I tend to take a more outlandish approach (e.g., giving characters hair that would be a nightmarish, little-shop-of-horrors to perm). ^__^

I think that's part of the diversity...everyone has such a unique, signature style of artwork!

However, I would have never thought of half the things about Multics-sama...I just haven't done the research of it's history ;)

QuoteUNIX-sama had to gain her strength the old-fashioned, proprietary way: by pillage, destruction, and rule of a strict hierarchical society with an iron fist.

Unix-sama! What cruel times! :...(

QuoteLinux-sama, the most successful pioneer of Open Sourcery, is achieving the same through the proliferation of honor and pride, empowerment and independence, creativity and vision, strength through union and prioritization of the community's well-being

*sighs* That's better!

QuoteWell they haven't gotten rid of her yet. ^__^

Still.  ;018 When Vista started to ship in new computers, they as good as got rid of XP.

(note to all: I know it's incredibly unreasonable to think that the wave of XP would last forever; Something that good (in a non-Unix-kinda-way) cannot last...tis the way of the world!)

QuoteHowever, I have been receiving a surge of complaints from my Windows-using friends that their systems have been acting funny since the most recent auto-updates. Immediately, my conspirational mind begins to wonder if the forced migration to Vista is finally shifting to fourth gear. ^^;

That's it...no more auto-updates ;)

Not so much because I think M$ would do that...just because I can't say I don't think they wouldn't or couldn't!

QuoteDarkly funny....? @___@
...............Well okay,... I have tons of ways to make it not-quite-funny, but I'll leave it at that and nod politely. ^.^'

Awwww daaaaamit!

I knew I needed to get my head checked O__-

Just when you said "Plan 9-tan, thinking she's handling your usual Class 9 zombie, would unwittingly have UNIX-sama's greatest weakness in her possession" that made me...kinda chuckle...

QuotePresumably in said story, there's more than one resurrected OS-tan, and quite a lot of the drama goes in the fact that CAOS-tan and AMIX-tan are resurrected as well to fight against the living Amigoids. Somewhere in the story, AMIX-tan self-sacrifices to save them (thankfully, not before some last words from Amiga-san, who never had a chance to thank her before for her friendship), but CAOS-tan survives long enough to regain her self-consciousness. However, without the necromancy spell, she only has one day of animation left before she dies again -- but this Amiga-san and her family (reunited on this occasion) and all the other vintage-tans use to the greatest extent possible.

Poor Miggy...again!

QuoteC-chan leaves very little to chance. ^__^
I want everything these girls wear to have a little bit of history to them, from the fact that Amiga-san's cap is the same one she wore as a Commodore navel cadet, to the fact that DOSkitty is a present from the DOS sisters to 3.0-sama during the golden years, to the suggestion that VMS-sama and NT-san have similar appearances. They cease to become props and instead joing the amazing tapestry we're all weaving. ^__^

Nicely put...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on October 18, 2007, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: "C-Chan"*sigh*  Yeeeeeeeeah,... I remember when I had the time and interest to watch the tele.... -v-
I don't even know why I keep one around, since all I ever watch is the Simpsons.



Spider-Chan  Spider-Chan
*Continues humming that theme song*

Anyway Bella, Nice work :D

I can see now why C-chan's been exploding.
I love the unix-sama pics.

You've earned the "Techno-san Seal of approval"
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 18, 2007, 11:50:35 AM
^ Thanks a lot, Techno the Fox! Glad to see we have another Unix-sama fan :D

Oh yeah, and that's the perfect pic to post at a time like this ;)

PS, I'm loving your signature! I myself may have to use one of those Error Message Haikus, perhaps the "It worked yesterday; It doesn't work today; Windows is like that.", especially with my Mac OS X rank XD

Added after a bit:

Oh, and here's a sketch I did of Multics-sama!

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 18, 2007, 01:53:02 PM
QuoteI think that's part of the diversity...everyone has such a unique, signature style of artwork!

However, I would have never thought of half the things about Multics-sama...I just haven't done the research of it's history

Agreed, though unfortunately she's one of the few obscure OS-tans I actually went through the trouble of preconcepting (others include Z/OS and eCOS).  The reason I can't help out Aurora with OS-9-tan, for example, is that I kinda, sorta kept her out of the radar.  ;___;

QuoteUnix-sama! What cruel times! :...(

You know the medieval way I like to picture the old OS-tan history of yore.  ^^'
Actually, I figure it more approximates the Victorian era -- peace, stability and opulance at the cost of stuffy social customs and perfectly-accepted colonial-style appropriation of resources.  I think I've used mob family analogies before, but that I think applies more to the intermediate Mac years.  The old Unices probably better approximated a combination of Old Britain and Old Russia.  ^^

Quote*sighs* That's better!

Course.  ^__^
But thing is, you'd be surprised by how many people think otherwise.  Even people who you would think would benefit from it.  'o'

Yep, it's a much harder, up-hill struggle for the Linuces than it seems.  ^v^

Quote(note to all: I know it's incredibly unreasonable to think that the wave of XP would last forever; Something that good (in a non-Unix-kinda-way) cannot last...tis the way of the world!)

If it's proprietary, yepper.  ^___^

But FOSS systems CAN last forever... or at least until some developers screw up and make it worse than it used to be, in which case you'll just switch to worshipping its fork.... ^.^

QuoteNot so much because I think M$ would do that...just because I can't say I don't think they wouldn't or couldn't!

I heard somewhere else that Auto-Updates often download by themselves even if you have Auto-Update disabled.  That might be going overboard with suspicions, but it's worth a cautious eye, especially considering this is perfectly possible in Vista.  ^^;

QuoteJust when you said "Plan 9-tan, thinking she's handling your usual Class 9 zombie, would unwittingly have UNIX-sama's greatest weakness in her possession" that made me...kinda chuckle...

True true, I did say that a lot of the Userspace Gang stories would be humorous.  This one in particular, especially in lieu of that melodramatic MULTICS/UNIX battle, would be very serious.  ^^;
The details behind Plan 9-san's departure from the then UNIX family is also serious as well -- in the heat of the UNIX Wars, she essentially curses out (a rather catatonic) UNIX-sama for failing to stop the madness, and vows to be a far better leader than her mother was.  She loses a lot of hope (and sanity) trying to survive and build something great on her own (although she might be accompanied by Plan B -- I'd have to check when she was created).  But fortunately, she eventually comes across the wandering BSD trio, how agree to help her out in her mission.  Then she also has Inferno-chan, who gives her a newfound hope for the future.

Hence the silly, little mini-Dynasty is born.

QuoteSpider-Chan Spider-Chan
*Continues humming that theme song*

BWAAAAAAAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!  THAT'S EPIC!!!!!  ^V^
I may actually use that as my AVI for a while.  ^___^

I did love that movie, btw, though it strikes me as only a handful of Hollywood movies that were actually memorable this year.  ^^;

QuotePS, I'm loving your signature! I myself may have to use one of those Error Message Haikus, perhaps the "It worked yesterday; It doesn't work today; Windows is like that.", especially with my Mac OS X rank XD

Oh right, forgot to say this.... -v-

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!  PU-CHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I WILL MISS THEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;^0^;

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But I guess Jaguar-san needs a chance too.... -v-
Your new animated GIF is very nice too.  I'm guessing you used ImageReady for it? 'v'

QuoteOh, and here's a sketch I did of Multics-sama!

I think I've done enough exploding for one lifetime....
So let me try more melting instead.... -v-

TAPIOCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^0^

*C-chan melts into pudding*

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 18, 2007, 07:58:22 PM
QuoteThe reason I can't help out Aurora with OS-9-tan, for example, is that I kinda, sorta kept her out of the radar. ;___;

Hmmm...OS-9 does seem more unknown that Unix or Multics at any rate...but I can see where there'd be a good amount of potential for her.

QuoteYou know the medieval way I like to picture the old OS-tan history of yore. ^^'
Actually, I figure it more approximates the Victorian era -- peace, stability and opulance at the cost of stuffy social customs and perfectly-accepted colonial-style appropriation of resources.

That sounds about right...and another parallel, this was probably a good time for the rich and famous OS-tans, but a tough one for the lesser-known folk.

QuoteI think I've used mob family analogies before, but that I think applies more to the intermediate Mac years.

;010

QuoteThe old Unices probably better approximated a combination of Old Britain and Old Russia. ^^

Ooooh....

QuoteCourse. ^__^
But thing is, you'd be surprised by how many people think otherwise. Even people who you would think would benefit from it. 'o'

Yep, it's a much harder, up-hill struggle for the Linuces than it seems. ^v^

You mean, all the frivolous SCO and not-M$ lawsuits ;)

QuoteIf it's proprietary, yepper. ^___^

Awwww....

I can just see in ten or so years where I'll be like those vintage computer enthusiasts...

QuoteI heard somewhere else that Auto-Updates often download by themselves even if you have Auto-Update disabled

Yes, I've seen the controls for that....

It's in administrator options, I believe...under the running services section...

QuoteThe details behind Plan 9-san's departure from the then UNIX family is also serious as well -- in the heat of the UNIX Wars, she essentially curses out (a rather catatonic) UNIX-sama for failing to stop the madness, and vows to be a far better leader than her mother was. She loses a lot of hope (and sanity) trying to survive and build something great on her own (although she might be accompanied by Plan B -- I'd have to check when she was created). But fortunately, she eventually comes across the wandering BSD trio, how agree to help her out in her mission. Then she also has Inferno-chan, who gives her a newfound hope for the future.

Hence the silly, little mini-Dynasty is born.

Ah, so she was a deserter?
(I don't blame her, though ;) )

QuoteI did love that movie, btw, though it strikes me as only a handful of Hollywood movies that were actually memorable this year. ^^;

I concur :D

QuoteBut I guess Jaguar-san needs a chance too.... -v-
Your new animated GIF is very nice too. I'm guessing you used ImageReady for it? 'v'

I like Jaguar-tan, even though we don't see a lot of her...too bad, I like redheads ;)

And I did make the siggy on ImageReady; I could figure it out, until...like two days ago XD

QuoteI think I've done enough exploding for one lifetime....
So let me try more melting instead.... -v-

Tapioca?!?! I didn't know it was made out of pigs!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 19, 2007, 11:11:57 PM
QuoteHmmm...OS-9 does seem more unknown that Unix or Multics at any rate...but I can see where there'd be a good amount of potential for her.

Being UNIX-like, I imagine she has a fair amount of power.  Certainly she would need it to repel frequent OSX-kun incursions.

Oh, and she would have to be in league with VMS-sama as well,... maybe not a friend, but at least a comrade-fringe-OS-tan-in-arms.  ^___^

QuoteThat sounds about right...and another parallel, this was probably a good time for the rich and famous OS-tans, but a tough one for the lesser-known folk.

Yeah, especially considering there were no such thing as "personal computers" back in those days (the small minicomputers and workstations costing more than most new cars, even by today's standards.... ^^;).  If you belonged to the lower, non-technocractic class.... TOUGH!

Go back to the fields to harvest wheat, serfs!  ^v^

QuoteYou mean, all the frivolous SCO and not-M$ lawsuits

Yeah, especially the not-M$ lawsuits.  ^^;
But that's just small fry compared to the uphill battle of,... quote-on-quote, "consumer acceptance".  ^v^;

This is an excellent (albeit dated) article that explains this point very thoroughly:

Linux is NOT Windows (http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm)

QuoteAwwww....

I can just see in ten or so years where I'll be like those vintage computer enthusiasts...

Well the C64 enthusiasts jump for joy whenever they can get a DVD-drive or USB ports hooked up to their machines, or produce stuff like this:

http://searchcio.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid19_gci819031,00.html

QuoteAh, so she was a deserter?
(I don't blame her, though )

Ah yes, she was.  Thought I put that in my Userspace Gang description.  '__'

QuoteAnd I did make the siggy on ImageReady; I could figure it out, until...like two days ago XD

In that case, excellent work Bella-san!  ^v^
Till now, there's nothing intuitive that I know of that can produce GIF files as efficiently as ImageReady (GIMP GAP is really more like a plugin).

This might change when the animation suite for Inkscape is ready,... but until then ImageReady enjoys the prestige of being one of only a handful of Wine apps.  ^.^

QuoteTapioca?!?! I didn't know it was made out of pigs!

What?!!!!!!!!  You didn't know that?!!!!!!!!!!  @o@

Woah,... in that case, you better not like ducks in case you've eaten marshmallows lately, or cows if you've feasted on movie popcorn.... ^^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on October 24, 2007, 12:37:52 PM
Quote from: "Bella"

Oh, and here's a sketch I did of Multics-sama!

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/Copyof300.jpg


Nice sketch!

Actually the dress were kind of flamboyant!  ;019  Love to see that as a coloured illustration Bella!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 24, 2007, 11:22:06 PM
You and me both.  ^__^

It's a shame Bella-san's wireless internet is a bit unstable,... probably the reason she's been in and out so much recently.  ;___;

*gnaws on forum topic to fight back Bella withdrawal*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 27, 2007, 06:38:08 PM
QuoteBeing UNIX-like, I imagine she has a fair amount of power.

But she hates the Unix-sama! And I think she called her fat XD

J/K

QuoteYeah, especially the not-M$ lawsuits. ^^;
But that's just small fry compared to the uphill battle of,... quote-on-quote, "consumer acceptance". ^v^;

Funny story, today I discovered that my new friend, who helped us set up the DSL, knows a bit about Linux :D

*I'll have to read that article later, though*

QuoteAh yes, she was. Thought I put that in my Userspace Gang description. '__'

Oopsie ;)

Oh yes, and here's a few drawings of the Goddess Mother Multics-sama (yeah, that's the best title I could figure out for her)



Loving Goddess...



Vengeful Goddess..

(and a really....not doing so good...Unix-sama...)



Being waited on, hand and foot, by her Multicians :D



And VMS-sama wearing her mask!



And Linux-sama for good measure ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 27, 2007, 07:49:56 PM
Yay! Bella returns with more absolutely beautiful work!

Multics-sama is so beautiful and majestic! ;019 Also great job showing off her vengefulness (as well as Unix-sama's struggle against her) and the dedication the Multicians have to her! And it is interesting how they still remain dedicated to Multics even though the last mainframe (or was it a server? Something like that) running it shut down years ago!

Your latest rendition of VMS-sama, I think is your finest one yet! The way you drew her and the addition of the mask capture her personality well! Very tough and mysterious and looks like she's waiting in the shadows for when the time is right to STRIKE DOWN SOME ENEMY ***!! :D

Linux-sama looks great in her new dress! And very clever usage of gradients- At a first glance, I thought she was wearing just a white swimsuit under her black dress!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 28, 2007, 01:01:13 AM
If there's ever any doubt that Bella-sama has returned, one need only look a the pile of "win" before you.  ^___^

*MEGA SWOOOOOOOOOOOONS!*

QuoteFunny story, today I discovered that my new friend, who helped us set up the DSL, knows a bit about Linux  

Fufu... by any chance, was your friend surprised that you did too?

QuoteOopsie

Oh yes, and here's a few drawings of the Goddess Mother Multics-sama (yeah, that's the best title I could figure out for her)

Nah that's fine.  They call a queen's mother the "Queen Mother" after all.  ^___^'
Just,................. try to keep it down.  The walls have ears you know....  T__T

<___<

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>___>

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QuoteLoving Goddess...

[imitating Chibiusa]  *PIIIIIIIIIINK SUGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR HEEEEEEEEEEEEEART SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON*  ^0^

*swoons*

WOW!!  Tell me I'm not dreaming.  ^__^
To say you got the idea is almost insultingly simple.  It's almost as if you ARE MULTICS-sama, and pouring everything you got into one bold statement to the world declaring "I existed and I was important, and you'd be playing with abaci if not for me!"

QuoteVengeful Goddess..

(and a really....not doing so good...Unix-sama...)

Also like the fact that you read. You read and,... again,... you become the characters.  ^___^

Poor young UNIX-sama,... very few people now would've realized how powerless she was at the time compared to the then rivals.  ;___;

QuoteBeing waited on, hand and foot, by her Multicians

I still see two wings, so I'm guessing this was still in her prime.  If so, the background will need a "Château de Versailles" look to it.  ^___^
(Naturally, her subsequent dwellings after her fall from power become increasingly "pauper" like by comparison.)

QuoteAnd VMS-sama wearing her mask!

YEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!  Told ya it'd work!!!!!  ^v^
She is looking like one migh-tey fine Hot Mama ready to unleash a Can of Whoop-Aspartame on anyone!!!!!  ^V^
Plus I think you've definitely captured the desired form of her cleaver the best in this picture -- combined with the mask, flowing hair, and the cool streamlined outfit, I agree with Aurora that this is one of VMS-sama's best depictions!!!!  ^V^

And don't worry about the mask, as she only puts that on in public.  When among friends and sharks, she takes it off (note that omission of "family" is intentional).  ^____^

QuoteAnd Linux-sama for good measure

Okay! ^___^
Admittedly, after all that swoonage, Linux-sama in an appropriately themed night gown looked more down to earth.  But it's a pleasant drawing, and I agree with Aurora-dono that your Inkscape shading is done quite masterfully, to the point it looks like you've sacrificed very little (if anything) from your Photoshop experience.  'v'

As always, please keep up your fantastic work.  ^___^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 28, 2007, 01:17:05 PM
QuoteLinux-sama looks great in her new dress! And very clever usage of gradients- At a first glance, I thought she was wearing just a white swimsuit under her black dress!

Those gradients are mostly laziness on my part--I didn't want to have to figure out all the lining and shadowing if that whole dress was transparent XD

Quoteand the dedication the Multicians have to her! And it is interesting how they still remain dedicated to Multics even though the last mainframe (or was it a server? Something like that) running it shut down years ago!

I, too, find the Multicians fascinating. I believe they were the first OS advocates, and still are to this day.

QuoteYour latest rendition of VMS-sama, I think is your finest one yet! The way you drew her and the addition of the mask capture her personality well! Very tough and mysterious and looks like she's waiting in the shadows for when the time is right to STRIKE DOWN SOME ENEMY ***!!

Glad you like her!

QuoteFufu... by any chance, was your friend surprised that you did too?

Not really ;)

Our discussion somehow started with him bashing Vista(!), then onto him saying how if I had Linux installed on my computer it would leave XP in the dust(!!), and then onto high-end mainframes(!!!)

QuoteNah that's fine. They call a queen's mother the "Queen Mother" after all. ^___^'
Just,................. try to keep it down. The walls have ears you know.... T__T

This is why people don't tell me secrets :P

QuoteWOW!! Tell me I'm not dreaming. ^__^
To say you got the idea is almost insultingly simple. It's almost as if you ARE MULTICS-sama, and pouring everything you got into one bold statement to the world declaring "I existed and I was important, and you'd be playing with abaci if not for me!"

Try, I poured everything into it trying to decompress from math homework O__o

QuotePoor young UNIX-sama,... very few people now would've realized how powerless she was at the time compared to the then rivals. ;___;

Yes, but she managed to pull herself out of the depths to become, perhaps, one of the best-known (at least among technical types) and most influential OS-tans of all times, Unix (and it's decedents) are known as a standard of sorts to which other OSs are compared to. Nearly every OS today has some Unix influence.

Notice how we've never heard the phrase "VMS-like" or "TOPS-like" ;)

QuoteI still see two wings, so I'm guessing this was still in her prime. If so, the background will need a "Château de Versailles" look to it. ^___^
(Naturally, her subsequent dwellings after her fall from power become increasingly "pauper" like by comparison.)

This is actually a young Multics-sama (mid-60s).

QuoteShe is looking like one migh-tey fine Hot Mama ready to unleash a Can of Whoop-Aspartame on anyone!!!!! ^V^
Plus I think you've definitely captured the desired form of her cleaver the best in this picture -- combined with the mask, flowing hair, and the cool streamlined outfit, I agree with Aurora that this is one of VMS-sama's best depictions!!!! ^V^

Thanks!

And you should see what I'm working on (or planning to) for some of the other DEC-tans ;)

Quotend don't worry about the mask, as she only puts that on in public. When among friends and sharks, she takes it off (note that omission of "family" is intentional). ^____^

Hah!

QuoteAdmittedly, after all that swoonage, Linux-sama in an appropriately themed night gown looked more down to earth.

Out of the group, this is actually the oldest pic. I'd been working on this one for a while now : \
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 28, 2007, 02:04:14 PM
QuoteOur discussion somehow started with him bashing Vista(!), then onto him saying how if I had Linux installed on my computer it would leave XP in the dust(!!), and then onto high-end mainframes(!!!)

Ooooh,... supposing your friend would help us with z/OS-tan then?  ^__^

QuoteTry, I poured everything into it trying to decompress from math homework O__o

Decompress?  '__'

...Now you sound like Winzip... ^__^;

QuoteNotice how we've never heard the phrase "VMS-like" or "TOPS-like"

Well, VMS-like I may have heard in a blue moon in reference to Windows NT.

TOPS-like, though sounds like something I'd see on a billboard in some red light district.  Â¬Â¬'

QuoteThis is actually a young Multics-sama (mid-60s).

Just as I thought.  ^.^

BTW,... have you ever seen picture of the Château de Versailles?



Yepper,... this is the kind of wasteful opulence that led to the French Revolution.  ^_________^

QuoteAnd you should see what I'm working on (or planning to) for some of the other DEC-tans

*wag wag wag*

You see this right here?

*wag wag wag wag*

This is ma tail wagging in anticipation.  ^^

QuoteOut of the group, this is actually the oldest pic. I'd been working on this one for a while now : \

Oh okay,... I know that feeling.  ^__^
Kinda felt the same when I posted up that half-vector sketched MOS-chan,... that thing is WAAAAAAAAAAAY older than it looks.  ^^'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 29, 2007, 04:16:51 PM
QuoteOoooh,... supposing your friend would help us with z/OS-tan then? ^__^

Heehee...


QuoteWell, VMS-like I may have heard in a blue moon in reference to Windows NT.

TOPS-like, though sounds like something I'd see on a billboard in some red light district. ¬¬'

LOL!

Yes, VMS-like I'm quite fond of myself.

QuoteYepper,... this is the kind of wasteful opulence that led to the French Revolution. ^_________^

Ah, I'm reading about the French Revolution right now...

Quote*wag wag wag*

You see this right here?

*wag wag wag wag*

This is ma tail wagging in anticipation. ^^

Hehee...I'm just about done with some sketches of RSX-sama, Ultrix-tan, and RSTS/E (which I've discovered was often pronounced as "Ristess")-tan...RSTS-tan's outfit is especially giving me trouble, as I was to make her kinda "bulldog-like" because of RSTS's mascot:



But I don't want to abandon all elegance...

Any ideas for tough-in-a-cute-kinda-way outfits would be appreciated ;)

And, I'm not sure if I want her to be a dog-girl (kinda cute for modern OS-tans, not sure for such an old one as herself), or just have a pet bulldog...?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 29, 2007, 11:35:53 PM
QuoteAh, I'm reading about the French Revolution right now...

Oro?  '__'
Is that because of what I said about the Château de Versailles?
Or did I just catch you reading up on some history.  If the latter, very very good..... It's always great when people take it upon themselves to learn history -- even if the whole world repeats the same mistakes of the past, at least you might not.... ^.^

QuoteHehee...I'm just about done with some sketches of RSX-sama, Ultrix-tan, and RSTS/E (which I've discovered was often pronounced as "Ristess")-tan...RSTS-tan's outfit is especially giving me trouble, as I was to make her kinda "bulldog-like" because of RSTS's mascot:

*happy sigh*  Who'd ever thought when we first met you that you'd be willing to draw an RSTS-tan one day?  ^______^

*sniff*

Excuse me, I've got something in my eye!  ;^0^;

QuoteBut I don't want to abandon all elegance...

Any ideas for tough-in-a-cute-kinda-way outfits would be appreciated

BWAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^
It almost sounds like you've never watched Anime.  ^___^

With all the tough-in-a-cute kinda way characters that we watch day in and day out, you'd think that you'd have trouble selecting WHICH ONE of the millions to choose from!  ^v^

Here,... observe!  ^.^

*throws dart into random Anime Girl crowd*

*hears loud and angry "HOE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" in background*

Ooops!  Sorry, Kinomoto Sakura!!  ^v^;

*tries again*

Ah!  Lina Inverse!  One of my all-time favorite Anime heroines!  ^__^


*tries again*

Ah!  Nausicaa!  The first widely-recognized strong Anime heroine in history!  ^___^


At least I think that outfits cute, although she is mainly pragmatic as shown here:



Incidentally, the Anime is very good, but the manga blows it WAAAAAAAY out of the water in terms of length, depth and overall epic win!  ^___^

Anyway, I can go on if you'd like.... ^___^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on October 30, 2007, 12:52:10 AM
I always thought Angelic Layer's Hikaru looked cute and tough:



Personally, I'd pick C-Chan's suggestion for Nausicaa.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 30, 2007, 09:42:48 PM
QuoteOr did I just catch you reading up on some history. If the latter, very very good..... It's always great when people take it upon themselves to learn history -- even if the whole world repeats the same mistakes of the past, at least you might not.... ^.^

Yep ;)

QuoteWho'd ever thought when we first met you that you'd be willing to draw an RSTS-tan one day? ^______^

I'm going to do drawings of all the DEC OS-tans, and give them suitable, interesting attitudes and backstories if it's the last thing I do!

There's just too much material there to pass up.

QuoteBWAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! ^V^
It almost sounds like you've never watched Anime. ^___^

With all the tough-in-a-cute kinda way characters that we watch day in and day out, you'd think that you'd have trouble selecting WHICH ONE of the millions to choose from! ^v^

Okay, maybe I misphrased that XD

I see her attitude as loyal, tough and intelligent, but like many of DEC sisters, old-fashioned. Although VMS-san took away much of her business and fighting abilities, RSTS-tan still enjoys the interest of hobbyists, (because RSTS/E is available for use by hobbyists under a no-cost license, emulated on any PC).

As a youth, she was mentored by RSX-sama, along side of VMS-san. She was always the tomboy of the family, and physically I see her as having short, messy, light-hair, with dark reddish-brown eyes.

Thanks for the ideas, but I'm still unsure about the outfit : /

Added after 3 hours 30 minutes:



Okay, here's a pic I drew of RSTS-tan!



And RSX-sama



And Ultrix (DEC's BSD)-tan

Maybe I'll post a bit about the latter, perhaps in the conjuncture thread :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 31, 2007, 02:45:13 PM
*continues Hyperactive Hyperdrive mode*

QuoteI'm going to do drawings of all the DEC OS-tans, and give them suitable, interesting attitudes and backstories if it's the last thing I do!

There's just too much material there to pass up.

That's ma girl!  ^v^

QuoteOkay, maybe I misphrased that XD

I see her attitude as loyal, tough and intelligent, but like many of DEC sisters, old-fashioned. Although VMS-san took away much of her business and fighting abilities, RSTS-tan still enjoys the interest of hobbyists, (because RSTS/E is available for use by hobbyists under a no-cost license, emulated on any PC).

As a youth, she was mentored by RSX-sama, along side of VMS-san. She was always the tomboy of the family, and physically I see her as having short, messy, light-hair, with dark reddish-brown eyes.

Thanks for the ideas, but I'm still unsure about the outfit : /

Ah sou sou sou.... ^___^

*ponders*

*ponders more....*

...

*ceases pondering*  *v*

Alright,... if you want cute yet very tough and cool, then why not simply use the tried-and-true formula of military-style uniforms?  'v'
I'm sure the DEC-tans had a lot of officers too, given they were a small empire all their own.  ^__^

One need not look no further than everyone's favorite Tomboy, Utena:


(the one in pink)

QuoteOkay, here's a pic I drew of RSTS-tan!

Aww yeah, a uniform will look quite nice on her.  ^__^
Are the things on the side of her head ears?

QuoteAnd RSX-sama

*lecherous whistle*  ^.^

Hubba hubba!  I haven't seen such a Sweet Hot GrandMama since Elda-sama from Karin (my inspiration for FreeBSD-tan, btw)!  ^v^

QuoteAnd Ultrix (DEC's BSD)-tan

*repeats lecherous whistle*

Dammit, I wish I didn't have to go on leave!  All the great glomping opportunities I'll miss.... ;___;

In any event, I'll try to check in as often as I can while I'm away!  ^^

Take care y'all, and be sure to draw a lot in my place!!!  ^v^

*C-chan dashes off to airport*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 31, 2007, 04:47:40 PM
QuoteAlright,... if you want cute yet very tough and cool, then why not simply use the tried-and-true formula of military-style uniforms? 'v'
I'm sure the DEC-tans had a lot of officers too, given they were a small empire all their own. ^__^

Aha! That's the look I was thinking of ;)

*puts on to-do list*

QuoteAww yeah, a uniform will look quite nice on her. ^__^
Are the things on the side of her head ears?

Yeah, I still can't decide if she should be a doggirl or a girl who likes dogs :P

QuoteHubba hubba! I haven't seen such a Sweet Hot GrandMama since Elda-sama from Karin (my inspiration for FreeBSD-tan, btw)! ^v^

And they wonder where NT-san and XP-tan get their looks from ;)

Quote*repeats lecherous whistle*

Wait until you hear what her attitude's going to be like, though : /

Think, VMS-sama usurper...

QuoteDammit, I wish I didn't have to go on leave! All the great glomping opportunities I'll miss.... ;___;

In any event, I'll try to check in as often as I can while I'm away! ^^

Take care y'all, and be sure to draw a lot in my place!!! ^v^

*C-chan dashes off to airport*

See you ;hi
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 05, 2007, 02:50:28 AM
QuoteAha! That's the look I was thinking of

*puts on to-do list*

Excellent!  Works every time!  ^___^

Would've also suggested Lafiel from the Crest/Banner of the Stars series, but you get the idea.  ^.^



QuoteYeah, I still can't decide if she should be a doggirl or a girl who likes dogs :P

Admittedly, where there was once a shocking scarcity of dog girls (Inu-T), now we have dog girls galore.   ^___^

I'm leaning more towards dog owning (just like VMS-sama loves sharks, but is not actually one... at least not physically).  ^.^

QuoteWait until you hear what her attitude's going to be like, though : /

Think, VMS-sama usurper...

Eh,... I can work with that.  ^____^

*lecherous laugh*  ovO

QuoteSee you

Well, not exactly back, but replying at least.  ^.^

In any event, thanks for helping hold the fort, and keeping your promise of switching OSX girl portraits in your avatar.  It won't be long before you temporarily transition into a Windows form, but glad you picked such a great Tiger-sama pick to end this great legacy with a bang!  ^v^

Corny question:

Of all the OSX girls you've transmogrified into, which one most closely resembles how you look?  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 05, 2007, 08:48:20 PM
QuoteI'm leaning more towards dog owning (just like VMS-sama loves sharks, but is not actually one... at least not physically). ^.^

Me too ;)

As for VMS-sama, she can be my lawyer any day :P No way anyone could lose a lawsuit with her!

*lawyers being "sharks" joke*

QuoteEh,... I can work with that. ^____^

*lecherous laugh* ovO

I kinda thought of a funny story about where Ultrix-tan gets VMS-sama canned (at least very temporarily) from her position at DEC, maybe I'll post it one day ;)

QuoteCorny question:

Of all the OSX girls you've transmogrified into, which one most closely resembles how you look? ^__^

That's tough ;018 As I've got dark hair/eyes/olive-ish skintone from my largely Mediterranean heritage...  

On attitude alone, maybe Jaguar-tan? Cheetah-tan (I mean I'm kinda accident-prone...not the...you know....)

Ironically, probably anyone but Tiger-tan ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 06, 2007, 12:45:27 AM
QuoteMe too

As for VMS-sama, she can be my lawyer any day :P No way anyone could lose a lawsuit with her!

*lawyers being "sharks" joke*

I think I wanna laugh,... don't know.... .^___^;

QuoteThat's tough  As I've got dark hair/eyes/olive-ish skintone from my largely Mediterranean heritage...

On attitude alone, maybe Jaguar-tan? Cheetah-tan (I mean I'm kinda accident-prone...not the...you know....)

Ironically, probably anyone but Tiger-tan

Wow,... wait a sec,.... Now that I think about it,.... *puts mental image in head* ...would this explain why you have an attachment to XP-tan?  ^___^

In any event, I suppose Jaguar-tan is kinda cool.  ^__^
Was routing for a Pu-chan, but your text mannerisms are FAR from mousy.... -v-

*notices 900 post mark,............... and....*

@____@

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;^0^;

OMG, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;^0^;

*clings on to Bella's Tiger-sama form*

DON"T GO!!!!!!!  ;^-^;
I'LL GIVE YOU 34,000,000,000 C-chan POINTS IF YOU PROMISE NOT TO GIVE IN TO THE DARK SIDE!!!!!!!!  ;^0^;

*C-chan bawls, begs and bribes hystericallyy*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 06, 2007, 09:24:34 PM
QuoteWow,... wait a sec,.... Now that I think about it,.... *puts mental image in head* ...would this explain why you have an attachment to XP-tan? ^___^

Heehee, actually, of all the OS-tans I think I'd be most like XP-tan (minus the ditzy-ness).

QuoteIn any event, I suppose Jaguar-tan is kinda cool. ^__^
Was routing for a Pu-chan, but your text mannerisms are FAR from mousy.... -v-

Yes, I can come off quiet at first...but then when I discover folks are going to tolerate me....

;006  

WHOA!

Quote*notices 900 post mark,............... and....*

@____@

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;^0^;

OMG, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;^0^;

*clings on to Bella's Tiger-sama form*

DON"T GO!!!!!!! ;^-^;
I'LL GIVE YOU 34,000,000,000 C-chan POINTS IF YOU PROMISE NOT TO GIVE IN TO THE DARK SIDE!!!!!!!! ;^0^;

*C-chan bawls, begs and bribes hystericallyy*

Speaking of which....a rank-change means...

Tales From A Once DAU

My story of OS and computer discovery, part 3 of 4

Vista edition!

An old saying goes, if you can say something nice, don't say anything at all.

I usually adhere to this simple message of peace; but when it comes to some things, I just have to speak my mind.

So, reader, if you love Vista, better avert you eyes. Because life's to short to mince words.

So, Vista, here goes. You are the most--

WINDOWS HAS DETERMINED THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on November 07, 2007, 04:01:32 AM
Muohohoho.
Welcome to the vista side Bella.



On a topic related note.
GJ Bella, Nice work ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 07, 2007, 03:38:26 PM
LOL

I considered using that pic as my avi XD

But after a bit of thinking, Vista doesn't really come off as more than kinda gaudy at first, it's really under the hood what one gets to see the true colors of it

FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR SYSTEM
WINDOWS HAS DETERMINED THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE TERMINATED


WTF? Why does this keep happening?

Anyhow, thanks Techno!

And may I comment on your signature? The whole "Windows is the white-trash cousin" kinda reminds of a RL incident with a relative of mine but....for family honor, I shan't go into details :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 08, 2007, 10:39:46 PM
QuoteHeehee, actually, of all the OS-tans I think I'd be most like XP-tan (minus the ditzy-ness).

Well i can tell from a mile away you're everything but ditzy.  ^___^
But in any event, that's cool to hear.  ^.^
That alone would be enough for me to suspend use of "Saseko".  ^.^

QuoteYes, I can come off quiet at first...but then when I discover folks are going to tolerate me....



WHOA!

REALLY?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

.....

[pretends not to know Bella]  Um,... hello, my name is C-chan.  What's your name?  ^___^

*wags tail, in anticipation of a demure response and perhaps a Puma-chan Beam attack*

QuoteSpeaking of which....a rank-change means...

C-chan hits the blender....  -.-



QuoteWINDOWS HAS DETERMINED THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE

Hahaha!!  ^v^
That's cute, but nice try,...
Still feeling suicidal, though.....  -v-

QuoteFOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR SYSTEM
WINDOWS HAS DETERMINED THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE TERMINATED

*c-chan laughs and perks up*

Okay,... I suppose if we can use this opportunity to spread anti-advertisement, I'll do my best to hold off till you reach the legendary GNU/Linux rank.  ^.^

Then,... maybe then,... we can get Tsubashi-dono to consider permanently inscribing your favorite "Hot Mama" into your description.  ^.^

*stares at VMS-sama signature again*

I don't believe I've seen the art for that particular pose of her's before.  It is very clean and very well done,... a sign of legendary things to come, I'm sure!  ^v^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 09, 2007, 12:29:06 AM
QuoteWell i can tell from a mile away you're everything but ditzy. ^___^
But in any event, that's cool to hear. ^.^
That alone would be enough for me to suspend use of "Saseko". ^.^

Good! XD

I consider diztiness to be somewhat of a personality fault :P

*maybe why I'm annoyed by a lot of XP-tan renditions XD*

Quotepretends not to know Bella] Um,... hello, my name is C-chan. What's your name? ^___^

*wags tail, in anticipation of a demure response and perhaps a Puma-chan Beam attack*

Bella.

*sits quietly*

QuoteThen,... maybe then,... we can get Tsubashi-dono to consider permanently inscribing your favorite "Hot Mama" into your description. ^.^

*Looks at Tsubashi-dono with puppy eyes*

QuoteI don't believe I've seen the art for that particular pose of her's before. It is very clean and very well done,... a sign of legendary things to come, I'm sure! ^v^

No, I made in a couple of hours actually ;)

A fun little side note, those white things--barely noticeable--are actually taken from a picture of some original VMS program codes...or something...

http://fc02.deviantart.com/images3/i/2004/168/8/d/VAX_VMS_V1_Code_1980.jpg
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 09, 2007, 11:39:31 AM
QuoteBella.

*sits quietly*

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*wags tail*  ^__^

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*sweatdrops*  Ooooooooooookay....  ;__;
[to self] Hmmm,... Bella-san won't budge,... better turn up the heat.

*falls on floor, pretending to be in pain*

[reading outloud off script] OH!!!  ;^0^;
WOE IS ME FOR I HAVE FALLEN AND CAN'T GET UP!  I HAVE SUFFERED INJURIES, AND AS A LOWLY PIG I AM USUALLY DENIED MEDICAL ATTENTION THAT DOESN'T COME FROM A SHOTGUN!  BOOHOO!  ;^-^;

BUT WAIT!  THERE IS A NICE LADY WHOSE NAME TRANSLATES APPROPRIATELY TO "BEAUTIFUL" THAT LOOKS ABLE AND WILLING TO FIRE A PUMA-CHAN BEAM THAT CAN CURE ME!!  SHE NEED NOT KNOW HOW A POWERFUL LASER BEAM CAN CURE A FALLEN PIG,... ALL SHE NEEDS IS TO SAY THE MAGIC WORDS AND I SHALL BE WELL!  ^___^

Quote*Looks at Tsubashi-dono with puppy eyes*

Course, you need not have OpenVMS on there permanently.  ^__^
I'm sure you can also have it changed from time to time, from VMS to RSX to NT to UNIX-sama, etc.  ^.^

I promise you, though,... if you do get the VMS rank, I'll give you a homewarming present.  ^v^

QuoteNo, I made in a couple of hours actually

A fun little side note, those white things--barely noticeable--are actually taken from a picture of some original VMS program codes...or something...

Oh ho.... Well that's all great, but,......
Can we see a bigger version of your new VMS-sama?  ^___^

*wags tail*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 09, 2007, 07:03:18 PM
Quote[reading outloud off script] OH!!! ;^0^;
WOE IS ME FOR I HAVE FALLEN AND CAN'T GET UP! I HAVE SUFFERED INJURIES, AND AS A LOWLY PIG I AM USUALLY DENIED MEDICAL ATTENTION THAT DOESN'T COME FROM A SHOTGUN! BOOHOO! ;^-^;

BUT WAIT! THERE IS A NICE LADY WHOSE NAME TRANSLATES APPROPRIATELY TO "BEAUTIFUL" THAT LOOKS ABLE AND WILLING TO FIRE A PUMA-CHAN BEAM THAT CAN CURE ME!! SHE NEED NOT KNOW HOW A POWERFUL LASER BEAM CAN CURE A FALLEN PIG,... ALL SHE NEEDS IS TO SAY THE MAGIC WORDS AND I SHALL BE WELL! ^___^

*Quiet-like*

Oh.

I can drive you to the hospital...?

QuoteCourse, you need not have OpenVMS on there permanently. ^__^
I'm sure you can also have it changed from time to time, from VMS to RSX to NT to UNIX-sama, etc. ^.^

I promise you, though,... if you do get the VMS rank, I'll give you a homewarming present. ^v^

Oooooh...

*continues to stare, puppy eyed*

QuoteOh ho.... Well that's all great, but,......
Can we see a bigger version of your new VMS-sama? ^___^

....one I get the files off of my other computer ;)

I'm back on K8 now!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on November 09, 2007, 11:02:56 PM
lol, As Senpai can corroborate, I don't like to reply to a thread I haven't read through entirely, and business trips + good conversation + Senpai's size of posts... I hope you can forgive my absence from this thread for the past... longer than I should have been. ^^'
*Bows apologetically*

Another item of apology, there is so much good stuff here, that there is no possible way I could post an in depth reply to it all (Gomen nasai) You are just too good at what you do! So if you will forgive me for skimming over a lot of amazing work I will issue an all inclusive SUGOI!!!

Though there is one... shall we say, rather significant problem I have observed.
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You are Vista rank *Hisssss*

Post more... please!

QuoteOooooh...

*continues to stare, puppy eyed*

Ohhhhh... How am I supposed to resist that! Not Fair!
But... We don't really have a protocol for such, and you have been such a diligent, uplifting member....
*Starts whispered conversation with Captain-san*

Quote....one I get the files off of my other computer  

I'm back on K8 now!

Yay! I should be able to give a real comment on this one (if you will forgive my previous negligence ^^')
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 11, 2007, 11:41:20 AM
No problem Tsubashi! I know how hard it can be to comment on a thread when you haven't been online much (especially one with this much chit-chat in between pix). I'm just glad you've had the chance to look over some of it and you like it :D

QuoteYou are Vista rank *Hisssss*

Post more... please!

...Makes me wonder how the Vista rank got above XP, let alone OS X, heehee....;)

And since you guys wanted to see the bigger VMS-sama pic:



I kinda messed up by not adding hair highlights, but I am at Vista rank so I think I'm entitled :P

Added after 16 hours 12 minutes:

Oh, and here are some weeks-old sketches I've been to lazy to post:



A while back we were discussing a good "military outfit" for RSTS-tan....well, here's my idea for an outfit that all the DECs would have worn...(note: RSTS-tan was included in the pic, but since it's kinda old, I had already done another design for her)



Here's a non-doggirl RSTS-tan! And I tried to make her design a bit more interesting. I gave her heavier eyelids/features to try and emphasize "bulldog", without making her an actual doggirl.

Also, she owns a bulldog.



VAXELN-tan

Here, she's depicted as a teenager, so I gave her something of a "cadet's" outfit. I'm not sure about hair/eye color, it'll probably be blue to fit in with her family.



FreeVMS-chan!

I made her young for a few reasons:

-FreeVMS is young itself (just a couple of years)
-It's a fairly small project

Okay, so two reasons :P Her attitude is that of a consummate VMS-sama worshiper, and she is very strange and unknown.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 11, 2007, 07:41:16 PM
Quote
*Quiet-like*

Oh.

I can drive you to the hospital...?

*C-chan flops face-first on the floor*

I give up.... I think I'll just lay here and die of severe Pu-chan deprivation..... X___X

*dies of severe Pu-chan deprivation*

Quote....one I get the files off of my other computer

I'm back on K8 now!

Yeah, now that I've jogged my memory a bit,... isn't DY the Compaq we fixed up to run Puppy-chan?  ^__^

QuoteYou are Vista rank *Hisssss*

Post more... please!

You heard the vampiric android maid,... post post POST BELLA-SAN!!!!  ^0^

We must purge you of the Vistaness and pave the way towards unstoppable winnage!  ^___^

QuoteOhhhhh... How am I supposed to resist that! Not Fair!
But... We don't really have a protocol for such, and you have been such a diligent, uplifting member....
*Starts whispered conversation with Captain-san*

Fufufu.... ^.^

*perks ears up to eavesdrop*

Quote...Makes me wonder how the Vista rank got above XP, let alone OS X, heehee....

Hyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyype....  Â¯v¯

QuoteAnd since you guys wanted to see the bigger VMS-sama pic:

I kinda messed up by not adding hair highlights, but I am at Vista rank so I think I'm entitled :P

I'm still surprised you said you haven't done anything both futuristic and beautiful, when I've clearly seen that stuff come off your drawing pen.  ^___^
Granted VMS-sama is not Adamantix-futuristic, but she's is cool to a fault and she is beautiful, so what's your worried?  ^^

This in particular is one of the sharpest pics you've made of her, and her eye/expression is so extremely cool and well drawn, with a hint of grace and mystery from the white hairbang draping over her face.  ^.^

QuoteA while back we were discussing a good "military outfit" for RSTS-tan....well, here's my idea for an outfit that all the DECs would have worn...(note: RSTS-tan was included in the pic, but since it's kinda old, I had already done another design for her)

Fufu,... I see now that the Commodore-tans weren't the only ones that followed a military dress code.  ^___^
Course, it looks far more natural on the DEC-tans, given their role.  ^.^
I imagine though that, like the Commodore-tans, the living DEC-tans have more leeway to dress casually now that their quasi-empire has disintegrated.  ^^;

QuoteHere's a non-doggirl RSTS-tan! And I tried to make her design a bit more interesting. I gave her heavier eyelids/features to try and emphasize "bulldog", without making her an actual doggirl.

Also, she owns a bulldog.

I hand it to ya!  She looks cool in that uniform, wielding that GIGANTIC axe.  ^___^
She could easily pass for a Varangian Guardswoman.  ^.^
It's still a matter of seeing her in color, but I really do prefer this take on her.

QuoteVAXELN-tan

Here, she's depicted as a teenager, so I gave her something of a "cadet's" outfit. I'm not sure about hair/eye color, it'll probably be blue to fit in with her family.

Hya!  So you did have a concept in mind for her already, you should've said so before.... ^____^
Cute, and the fact that she's young, cute and stuck forever at the cadet level reminds me of Amiga-tan back when she was a Commodore girl.  I likey! ^__^b

QuoteFreeVMS-chan!

I made her young for a few reasons:

-FreeVMS is young itself (just a couple of years)
-It's a fairly small project

Okay, so two reasons :P Her attitude is that of a consummate VMS-sama worshiper, and she is very strange and unknown.

HAHA!  So she really is like VMS-sama's very own eComstation-tan.  In many ways, I think both VMS and OS/2 are in the same predicament, albeit for reasons that are in complete polar opposites of eachother (OS/2-sama hates the Windows family with a vengeance, while VMS-sama secretly loves them).  Granted sufficient exposure with eachother, perhaps FreeVMS-tan and eCS-tan can,.... collaborate from time to time.  ^.^

Overall looks are fine for sketchwork, but just to let you know her hair is parted a little far back and too far to the left.  Bringing it a little lower (to make her face look wider) should help give her a more youthful look too.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 11, 2007, 08:44:02 PM
Quote*C-chan flops face-first on the floor*

I give up.... I think I'll just lay here and die of severe Pu-chan deprivation..... X___X

*dies of severe Pu-chan deprivation*

Oh man, just what I need, a dead C-Chan...

*uses Puma-chan beam to start BBQ*

We're having BBQ pork sandwiches tonight!

QuoteYeah, now that I've jogged my memory a bit,... isn't DY the Compaq we fixed up to run Puppy-chan? ^__^

Nice thought, but no ;)

It's our general purpose family laptop...

QuoteI'm still surprised you said you haven't done anything both futuristic and beautiful, when I've clearly seen that stuff come off your drawing pen. ^___^
Granted VMS-sama is not Adamantix-futuristic, but she's is cool to a fault and she is beautiful, so what's your worried? ^^

This in particular is one of the sharpest pics you've made of her, and her eye/expression is so extremely cool and well drawn, with a hint of grace and mystery from the white hairbang draping over her face. ^.^

No worries here ;)

I was merely commenting that it was a good combination of both fashion and futurism. Aside from Leopard-chan, it's a pretty unseen combo, at least at that level.

QuoteFufu,... I see now that the Commodore-tans weren't the only ones that followed a military dress code. ^___^
Course, it looks far more natural on the DEC-tans, given their role. ^.^
I imagine though that, like the Commodore-tans, the living DEC-tans have more leeway to dress casually now that their quasi-empire has disintegrated. ^^;

Yes, but I always supposed they'd be a bit more down-to-earth in their style of dress...

The Commodores were very colorful for their military dress ;)

QuoteI hand it to ya! She looks cool in that uniform, wielding that GIGANTIC axe. ^___^
She could easily pass for a Varangian Guardswoman. ^.^
It's still a matter of seeing her in color, but I really do prefer this take on her.

Hmmm, yes I wasn't quite feeling it with the other design....

QuoteHAHA! So she really is like VMS-sama's very own eComstation-tan. In many ways, I think both VMS and OS/2 are in the same predicament, albeit for reasons that are in complete polar opposites of eachother (OS/2-sama hates the Windows family with a vengeance, while VMS-sama secretly loves them). Granted sufficient exposure with eachother, perhaps FreeVMS-tan and eCS-tan can,.... collaborate from time to time. ^.^

I kinda thought the same thing of VMS and OS/2-sama. I just wasn't going to be the one to say it :P

Speaking of which, I found out something about NT/VMS that would make for a real good OS-tan soap opera storyline XD

http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/20th/vmsbook.pdf

Scroll down to page 60 to see what I mean...

o_o

QuoteOverall looks are fine for sketchwork, but just to let you know her hair is parted a little far back and too far to the left. Bringing it a little lower (to make her face look wider) should help give her a more youthful look too. ^.^

I'll have to try that....

Oh yes, and just so you know, there are a couple of my drawings in the MS Paint contest thread, on pgs. 2 and 3....
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 13, 2007, 10:47:01 AM
QuoteOh man, just what I need, a dead C-Chan...

*uses Puma-chan beam to start BBQ*

We're having BBQ pork sandwiches tonight!

*C-chan revives instantly*

YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!
PU-CHAN!!!!  PU-CHAN!!!!  COME TA--!!!!  ^V^

*C-chan screams as he gets burned to a crisp*

QuoteNo worries here

I was merely commenting that it was a good combination of both fashion and futurism. Aside from Leopard-chan, it's a pretty unseen combo, at least at that level.

Well here's a little challenge for you,....

Consider making Solaris-sama's power suit.  ^.^
When not dressed as a waitress, or in wannabe-Linux-sama uniform, she sports a very radiant-looking armor.  You think maybe you could try your hand at that, just to prove that you have it in you?  ^v^

QuoteYes, but I always supposed they'd be a bit more down-to-earth in their style of dress...

The Commodores were very colorful for their military dress

Well, you still haven't seen VIC-20 and C128, but yeah,.... Their commercial grade, so have to be a little more flamboyant.  ^____^'

QuoteI kinda thought the same thing of VMS and OS/2-sama. I just wasn't going to be the one to say it :P

Waaah!  She's withholding information..... ;___;

QuoteSpeaking of which, I found out something about NT/VMS that would make for a real good OS-tan soap opera storyline XD

http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/20th/vmsbook.pdf

Scroll down to page 60 to see what I mean...

In other words, at some point in time, they HAD to loosely cooperate.  Ah yeah, I think I've seen that happen 12 million times on "All My Children".

(joke:  I'd never watch that even if they paid me too.... T__T)

QuoteOh yes, and just so you know, there are a couple of my drawings in the MS Paint contest thread, on pgs. 2 and 3....

Ah sou,... so THAT'S what you've been doing lately.  -v-

*sigh* I'm not one to venture outside of art and Linux threads anymore, but I may have no choice.  Just for you, I'll consider the voyage to those distant lands.  T.T

Just not at this time.....  -v-

Added after 9 minutes:

Joke:  Yeah, I lied, already saw your pics.  You look quite nice, I have to admit,... but with a callsign like "Bella" it was hard to imagine otherwise.  ^__^

And look,... you dyed your hair pink!

[yells out]  CROSS OFF ANOTHER ONE FROM THE LIST, BOYS!!!  ^V^

Now then,... I believe you still have an airship to fly and a moronic CEO to pawn.  Take your pick.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 13, 2007, 06:38:50 PM
QuoteWell here's a little challenge for you,....

Consider making Solaris-sama's power suit. ^.^
When not dressed as a waitress, or in wannabe-Linux-sama uniform, she sports a very radiant-looking armor. You think maybe you could try your hand at that, just to prove that you have it in you? ^v^

*acting primadonna-like*

Tah! I simply refuse to!

JK...I could give it a try ;)

QuoteWell, you still haven't seen VIC-20 and C128, but yeah,.... Their commercial grade, so have to be a little more flamboyant. ^____^'

They sound neat :D

QuoteIn other words, at some point in time, they HAD to loosely cooperate. Ah yeah, I think I've seen that happen 12 million times on "All My Children".

(joke: I'd never watch that even if they paid me too.... T__T)

But I guess the irony would be that everyone who knew them would think there was something quite similar about them ;)

I wonder if the Battle Royale came before, or afterward (when VMS-sama was really tiring of NT-san's "antics" or whatever)...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 13, 2007, 10:08:10 PM
Quote*acting primadonna-like*

Tah! I simply refuse to!

JK...I could give it a try

That, or maybe that epic pic of a future open sourced-VMS-sama facing off against an equally-futuristic Linux-sama.  With so many OSes jumping the open sourced bandwagon (MULTICS-sama!  YAY!!!!  ^V^), the future's shaping up to be veeeeeeeery interesting.  ^.^

QuoteThey sound neat

Actually, before I can even resume that pic, I still need to finish our collaborative SAM-chan pic.  She's been neglected for,... like.... forever..... ^^;

QuoteBut I guess the irony would be that everyone who knew them would think there was something quite similar about them

I wonder if the Battle Royale came before, or afterward (when VMS-sama was really tiring of NT-san's "antics" or whatever)...

After, for sure.  VMS-sama thought NT-san was a disgrace when she was born, but then she knew nothing of M$ at the time and secretly wondered if perhaps things would work out after all.

But seeing her daughter (under the tutelage of poor excuses for software engineers) committing all sorts of travesties and performing every security heresy under the book, inevitably creased some nerves.  ^^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 14, 2007, 02:26:01 PM
QuoteThat, or maybe that epic pic of a future open sourced-VMS-sama facing off against an equally-futuristic Linux-sama. With so many OSes jumping the open sourced bandwagon (MULTICS-sama! YAY!!!! ^V^), the future's shaping up to be veeeeeeeery interesting. ^.^

I shan't be the one who jinxes VMS's open-sourcery :P

Besides which, I did a quick sketch of Solaris-tan already...



Yeah, she's kinda hot and all, but still lacks the "fashionable" part I think....

I could post this other pic I'm working one, but since it's a holiday pic...for a holiday some month and a half off....I better not ;)

QuoteActually, before I can even resume that pic, I still need to finish our collaborative SAM-chan pic. She's been neglected for,... like.... forever..... ^^;

Honestly, I didn't even know we were working on a collaborative pic of SAM-chan ;)

QuoteAfter, for sure. VMS-sama thought NT-san was a disgrace when she was born, but then she knew nothing of M$ at the time and secretly wondered if perhaps things would work out after all.

But seeing her daughter (under the tutelage of poor excuses for software engineers) committing all sorts of travesties and performing every security heresy under the book, inevitably creased some nerves. ^^;

Forcing those two to work together+not letting NT-tan know their relation+VMS-sama always being told how similar she and NT-tan look/act by co-workers=trying to start a campfire with rocket fuel  o_o
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 15, 2007, 01:33:04 PM
QuoteI shan't be the one who jinxes VMS's open-sourcery :P

Besides which, I did a quick sketch of Solaris-tan already...

Yeah, she's kinda hot and all, but still lacks the "fashionable" part I think....

I could post this other pic I'm working one, but since it's a holiday pic...for a holiday some month and a half off....I better not

Well yeah, it does seem sexy and almost certainly maneuverable.  But it still feels a little too down-to-earth, almost as if she were dressed up like a futuristic cop.  Remember that Solaris-sama used to be quite gawdy and arrogant (and obsessed with godly sun symbolism), so even the latest tests of humility have not diminished her interest in wearing wastefully-flashy and decorative armor.  Like Siya-san was talking about, I think it would help to look at pictures of ancient Egyptian, Persian, Chinese, Thai, Aztec, incan or Indian royal wear (back when elaborate, exotic clothing was almost alien-like), merge them with equally exotic armor from the same time and places, and visualize a modern take on them.

Probably too much work to be worth it, but that's the reason why it's a challenge.  ^.^

QuoteHonestly, I didn't even know we were working on a collaborative pic of SAM-chan

Well, the sketch is still around.  Shall I post it up to prove to the world that A SAM-chan of some sort DOES exist?  ^^;

Sorry, I'm awful, I know.... -.-

QuoteForcing those two to work together+not letting NT-tan know their relation+VMS-sama always being told how similar she and NT-tan look/act by co-workers=trying to start a campfire with rocket fuel

Touche.  ^__^
That reminds me,... surely her relationship with 95-tan at the time (who has absolutely nothing to do with her) is shaky at best, no?  ^^'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 15, 2007, 06:20:00 PM
QuoteWell yeah, it does seem sexy and almost certainly maneuverable. But it still feels a little too down-to-earth, almost as if she were dressed up like a futuristic cop. Remember that Solaris-sama used to be quite gawdy and arrogant (and obsessed with godly sun symbolism), so even the latest tests of humility have not diminished her interest in wearing wastefully-flashy and decorative armor. Like Siya-san was talking about, I think it would help to look at pictures of ancient Egyptian, Persian, Chinese, Thai, Aztec, incan or Indian royal wear (back when elaborate, exotic clothing was almost alien-like), merge them with equally exotic armor from the same time and places, and visualize a modern take on them.

Probably too much work to be worth it, but that's the reason why it's a challenge. ^.^

Toldya so! :P But, really, I was trying to make her a bit impractical looking. I know I failed (gosh! I made 'er too practical!)

But you really should see this Mac-tan (Tiger, Leopard and...Puma-chan!) pic I'm working on. Shame I can't post it for a month so...

In the meantime maybe I can post a young VMS-chan pic...lemme put it this way, VMS's project codename was "Starlet", and I'm going to make her look it!

QuoteWell, the sketch is still around. Shall I post it up to prove to the world that A SAM-chan of some sort DOES exist? ^^;

Sorry, I'm awful, I know.... -.-

My sketch? C'mon, that thing's outdated already :P

QuoteTouche. ^__^
That reminds me,... surely her relationship with 95-tan at the time (who has absolutely nothing to do with her) is shaky at best, no? ^^'

Somehow I think their love of pillaging and plundering (95-tan: Mac and other home PCs...NT-tan: the DECs, Unixware-tan, and other pro OSs) would have been one of the things that held them together in friendship.
But aside from 3.1-sama (who I think NT-tan would have a very "pretty big-sister" attachment to), I never thought a lot about her interactions with the 9x Windows-tans...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 17, 2007, 12:21:02 AM
QuoteBut you really should see this Mac-tan (Tiger, Leopard and...Puma-chan!) pic I'm working on. Shame I can't post it for a month so...

*wags tail*  Aw come one, just a little peek.  ^.^

==============

Sorry,... outta time for the rest of the response,... I'll be back though.  ^___^

*dashes off*

Added after 8 hours 39 minutes:

QuoteIn the meantime maybe I can post a young VMS-chan pic...lemme put it this way, VMS's project codename was "Starlet", and I'm going to make her look it!

I think one of your old "young VMS" pics did have her look more like NT-tan than usual.  This should be fun, for sure. ^_______^

*wags tail*

BTW, arrived too late to work on the shading for the DSL siblings, so guess I'll have to wait till tomorrow.  ^.^'

QuoteMy sketch? C'mon, that thing's outdated already :P

Oh rubbish!  In my opinion, the design is still workable.  ^___^
I'll still see what I can do, but I'm worried I'm stretching myself thin yet again.  -.-'

Baka C-chan....

QuoteSomehow I think their love of pillaging and plundering (95-tan: Mac and other home PCs...NT-tan: the DECs, Unixware-tan, and other pro OSs) would have been one of the things that held them together in friendship.
But aside from 3.1-sama (who I think NT-tan would have a very "pretty big-sister" attachment to), I never thought a lot about her interactions with the 9x Windows-tans...

Honestly, could never afford VMS-sama the time to think through that either.  But I figured you woud, and those are some interesting initial observations.  Certainly SOUNDS plausible anyway.  ^____^

Speaking of which, your latest Painter drawing with the Linux, Solaris and MS users quieting down the Mac and PC was ":da Bomb!"  ^___~

We could really use them to do something about this,.......... video..... ^^;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkrn6ecxthM
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 17, 2007, 11:22:23 AM
QuoteI think one of your old "young VMS" pics did have her look more like NT-tan than usual. This should be fun, for sure. ^_______^

*wags tail*

Well, this is going to be a pic of VMS-chan on her first day on the job!

Back when she was a scrabble-playing prodigy...(if you don't get the reference, go back and check that VMS pdf file, or just ask ;) )

QuoteOh rubbish! In my opinion, the design is still workable. ^___^

I beg to differ  ;070

QuoteHonestly, could never afford VMS-sama the time to think through that either. But I figured you woud, and those are some interesting initial observations. Certainly SOUNDS plausible anyway. ^____^

Yes, ever since I first started reading about VMS I saw a lot of potential for a great character....

QuoteSpeaking of which, your latest Painter drawing with the Linux, Solaris and MS users quieting down the Mac and PC was ":da Bomb!" ^___~

XD...see how I made VMS a sorta survivalist-type? A joke about how VMS is touted as disaster-proof....not sure what that means, but I should probably figure out how to work that aspect into the -tan...

QuoteWe could really use them to do something about this,.......... video..... ^^;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkrn6ecxthM

Did you see that on Yahoo, too? I actually remember seeing on this some time back last summer...

Still no Linux dude/girl....They need representation!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 17, 2007, 10:14:39 PM
QuoteXD...see how I made VMS a sorta survivalist-type? A joke about how VMS is touted as disaster-proof....not sure what that means, but I should probably figure out how to work that aspect into the -tan...

Fufufu,... well the camo fatigues and semi-automatic were kind of a dead-giveaway.  ^.^'

QuoteDid you see that on Yahoo, too? I actually remember seeing on this some time back last summer...

Still no Linux dude/girl....They need representation!

Guilty as charged!  i actually saw that yesterday on my friend's Mac, after I had successfully restored internet service.  We had a laugh about the first couple of minutes,... after that,..... it was just plain freaky.  0__0'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 18, 2007, 08:37:34 PM
QuoteGuilty as charged! i actually saw that yesterday on my friend's Mac, after I had successfully restored internet service. We had a laugh about the first couple of minutes,... after that,..... it was just plain freaky. 0__0'

LOL!

Yeah, the hot tub part was... o_o

Anyhow, here's a screenshot of my latest RSTS-tan:



I'm also working on a picture with the *official DEC uniform*, but I dunno what the colors should be...red and white were the colors on the DEC logo, but those are pretty....strong colors...

So I'm not sure if I should make the actual uniform like a reddish-gray color with red and white accents or what. Any help would be appreciated.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 18, 2007, 10:32:26 PM
QuoteYeah, the hot tub part was...  

*C-chan sets brain on fire*

Let us never speak of it again.  ^___^

*runs around screaming maniacally*

QuoteAnyhow, here's a screenshot of my latest RSTS-tan:

Okay!  Well first, some reference material:

Original vector sketch:



Revised preconcept sketch:



Right off the bat I notice a HUGE improvement over the original vector sketch.  Whereas the previous bulldog look made her look a bit juvenile and modern for a system of her age, the new look (complete with long hair and stern expression) grants her the level of maturity and fierceness I know you're after.  ^___^

The groundwork is set for an excellent picture!  ^v^
However, just want to point out now that her neck is sloping up outward instead of inward.  If you remember my observations about the UNIX-sama sketch you PM'd to me shortly before your photography tour, I think they apply here too to an extent.  

QuoteI'm also working on a picture with the *official DEC uniform*, but I dunno what the colors should be...red and white were the colors on the DEC logo, but those are pretty....strong colors...

So I'm not sure if I should make the actual uniform like a reddish-gray color with red and white accents or what. Any help would be appreciated.

Fufufu,.... not to worry.  Combining red and white in uniforms may not be as unfashionable as you make it sound.  ^___^



Not sure if mixing and matching red and white would be better than having one component (like the coat) be red and some other color (black? or this reddish grey?), whilte another component (such as an undershirt, or skirt/pants) feature all the white.  

Sadly, you know I'm a bit of a fashion disaster, so this may be the extent of my assistance.... at least for now.  ^.^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on November 18, 2007, 11:48:21 PM
Quote from: "Bella"I'm also working on a picture with the *official DEC uniform*, but I dunno what the colors should be...red and white were the colors on the DEC logo, but those are pretty....strong colors...

So I'm not sure if I should make the actual uniform like a reddish-gray color with red and white accents or what. Any help would be appreciated.
Red and white should be fine for a uniform.  As C-chan touched on, if you look at pictures of the British redcoats from the time of the 1780's you will see ton's of bright white and red working together, brilliantly.  
From the look you have going, you could even take a peak at Dante, from Devil May Cry.  I don't think it's exactly the white/red theme your talking about, but it may be encouraging or helpful all the same.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 19, 2007, 04:13:57 PM
QuoteRight off the bat I notice a HUGE improvement over the original vector sketch. Whereas the previous bulldog look made her look a bit juvenile and modern for a system of her age, the new look (complete with long hair and stern expression) grants her the level of maturity and fierceness I know you're after. ^___^

The groundwork is set for an excellent picture! ^v^
However, just want to point out now that her neck is sloping up outward instead of inward. If you remember my observations about the UNIX-sama sketch you PM'd to me shortly before your photography tour, I think they apply here too to an extent.

Thanks! Yeah, the first one seemed a little to youthful, I agree. I'll have to fix that...

Though lately I've kinda run out of vectorizing steam (yeah, I run on steam :P), so I've mostly been sketching.

I've started drawing another holiday sketch...it's not the Mac one, though, and I ain't saying what the group is. Okay, it's one of my favorite OS-tan groups. And it's not the DECs or the NT family, either, one of my other favorites.

Not to mention this Amiga-sama drawing I may do, along with a couple of other characters from the Binteji Renmei. Another favorite group of OS-tans...(I admit I like them all!)

And I still want to do a Multics-sama picture. I just can't decide if I should draw (or I should say vectorize/color) ol' Multics-sama, or Open Sourceress Multics-sama.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 20, 2007, 11:12:31 AM
QuoteThanks! Yeah, the first one seemed a little to youthful, I agree. I'll have to fix that...

You'll HAVE to fix it, or you FIXED it?  ^___^

QuoteThough lately I've kinda run out of vectorizing steam (yeah, I run on steam :P), so I've mostly been sketching.

Oh no!  Bella-san's running out of steam!! No!!  ^0^
Well no worries, though,... at least you tried it and got a lot of beautiful stuff generated.  ^___^

*recalls UNIX-sama meeting and Leopard-chan chasing after iPhone-tan*

QuoteI've started drawing another holiday sketch...it's not the Mac one, though, and I ain't saying what the group is. Okay, it's one of my favorite OS-tan groups. And it's not the DECs or the NT family, either, one of my other favorites.

*Nix? ^__^

QuoteNot to mention this Amiga-sama drawing I may do, along with a couple of other characters from the Binteji Renmei. Another favorite group of OS-tans...(I admit I like them all!)

It's a shame Miggy-chan's a peacemaker,... otherwise, I would've loved to have added her into our club.  ^.^

QuoteAnd I still want to do a Multics-sama picture. I just can't decide if I should draw (or I should say vectorize/color) ol' Multics-sama, or Open Sourceress Multics-sama.

Well you already have the Multics-sama of Yore sketched....



So my advice is to just finish that one first.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 20, 2007, 07:52:38 PM
QuoteYou'll HAVE to fix it, or you FIXED it? ^___^

I'll get around to it : \

QuoteOh no! Bella-san's running out of steam!! No!! ^0^
Well no worries, though,... at least you tried it and got a lot of beautiful stuff generated. ^___^

*recalls UNIX-sama meeting and Leopard-chan chasing after iPhone-tan*

Meh. Steam's a renewable resource :P

Quote*Nix? ^__^

*giddy giggle*

I refuse to say!

*tsk tsk*

QuoteIt's a shame Miggy-chan's a peacemaker,... otherwise, I would've loved to have added her into our club. ^.^

Oh, I nearly suggested we add "Amigans" into our club name ;)

Now that I think about it, OS/2ers would have been a good addition, too....

: | Oh well....

QuoteSo my advice is to just finish that one first. ^.^

That's all well and good, but right now I just thought of a great Mac pun I could capitalize on! Boot Camp!

*imagines Tiger-tan and Leopard-tan in strangely frilly camouflage dresses...*

But then again, I kinda wanted to do that other picture. I guess compared to all the Sasekos running about, a few more Leopards and Tiger-tans won't hurt ;)

Yes, I have a serious lack of focus O__<

But just to prove I can get something accomplished, here's a few sketches that have been lying around...



There's young VMS-sama on the left...I made her outfit sorta militariesqe with a slightly cutesy look to it...course, she would soon abandon all cutesiness in favor of working on her fighting ability...

And to the left is Puma-chan! But not just any old Puma-chan, gothic lolita Puma-chan!

I dunno if the hat gives it away, but this was going to go in that *far off holiday* pic I was working on...



Oddly pirate-ish looking Ubuntu-san! I give you this is lieu of Solaris-tan, which I was at a loss for regrettably...Kinda taking Siya's advice, I just threw together a bunch of different styles and made them work together and this is the end result ;)

I kinda made her look a bit flirty and sweet cause I think Ubuntu is like the Linux equivalent of XP (YES, I do know technically LinuxXP and Linspire are, but I mean in terms of number of fans, user friendliness, clean good looks, etc)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 21, 2007, 11:03:22 AM
QuoteI'll get around to it : \

No, what I meant to say was that you're saying you're going to fix it (future tense) when in fact you technically already fixed it (present tense) with your latest RSTS-tan.  So as far as that's concerned, you're done.  ^^

Quote
Oh, I nearly suggested we add "Amigans" into our club name

Now that I think about it, OS/2ers would have been a good addition, too....

: | Oh well.... /

Well okay,... if it does prove popular, maybe we could add Amigans and OS/2 users in there eventually.  ^___^
(or for that matter, VMS users)

Pretty soon, the logo's gonna look "Brady Bunchish" -- not sure if the Vista flag could take any more abuse.  Fufufu... ^.^

QuoteThat's all well and good, but right now I just thought of a great Mac pun I could capitalize on! Boot Camp!

*imagines Tiger-tan and Leopard-tan in strangely frilly camouflage dresses...*

I'm game for frilly camouflaged dresses.  'v'

QuoteYes, I have a serious lack of focus O__<

Would that make you my Sister-in-Arms then?  ^___<

QuoteThere's young VMS-sama on the left...I made her outfit sorta militariesqe with a slightly cutesy look to it...course, she would soon abandon all cutesiness in favor of working on her fighting ability...

OMG!!  TRES CUTE and very NT-like!!!  ^_____^
She reminds me a little of a nurse, though, but it's likely just because there's no color yet.  ^^

QuoteAnd to the left is Puma-chan! But not just any old Puma-chan, gothic lolita Puma-chan!

PU-CHAN!!!!!!!!!!!
PU-CHAN!!!!!!!!!!!
PU-CHAN!!!!!!!!!!!
PU-CHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;^0^;

Gin-sama ain't got nothing on Loli-Goth Pu!!  Ph34r the p0w3r of the PU!!!!!!!!!!  `v'

QuoteI dunno if the hat gives it away, but this was going to go in that *far off holiday* pic I was working on...

I'm actually having trouble reading what it says on the hat.  ^^'
Either that, or I'm too busy drooling over her.  ^v^'

QuoteOddly pirate-ish looking Ubuntu-san! I give you this is lieu of Solaris-tan, which I was at a loss for regrettably...Kinda taking Siya's advice, I just threw together a bunch of different styles and made them work together and this is the end result

Fufu... no worries,... eventually I'll have to draw Solaris-tan in her battle suit, so I'll see if I can put my money where my mouth is.  ^^

You say she's a pirate, but with THAT dress Ubuntu-san seems more ready to go to a ball!  ^.^
Very very very very lovely and elegant design you created, but unless the coloring will help, not sure if it matches your intended purpose.  Not necessarily that that's a bad thing, though.  ^^

QuoteI kinda made her look a bit flirty and sweet cause I think Ubuntu is like the Linux equivalent of XP (YES, I do know technically LinuxXP and Linspire are, but I mean in terms of number of fans, user friendliness, clean good looks, etc)

Ubuntu-san definitely should ooze with sweetness.  ^__^
Reminds me of this silly thing here I read some time ago:

http://geeks-have-feelings-too.net/if-linux-distributions-were-women/
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 21, 2007, 09:41:02 PM
QuoteNo, what I meant to say was that you're saying you're going to fix it (future tense) when in fact you technically already fixed it (present tense) with your latest RSTS-tan. So as far as that's concerned, you're done. ^^

@___@

If you say so :P

QuoteWell okay,... if it does prove popular, maybe we could add Amigans and OS/2 users in there eventually. ^___^
(or for that matter, VMS users)

Pretty soon, the logo's gonna look "Brady Bunchish" -- not sure if the Vista flag could take any more abuse. Fufufu... ^.^

*starts humming Brady Bunch theme*

But seriously, how many OS/2ers or VMS Bigots (<as they like to be called XD) do we have here?

I mean to say, aside from those who are fans of VMS and OS/2 vicariously though their NT-based OS ;)

QuoteI'm game for frilly camouflaged dresses. 'v'

Whooohoo!

QuoteWould that make you my Sister-in-Arms then? ^___<

LOL...No, I do believe you have much better focus than I....

I have a serious problem with doing half a vector sketch and then giving up on it : | I really have to be motivated to finish it...

QuoteOMG!! TRES CUTE and very NT-like!!! ^_____^
She reminds me a little of a nurse, though, but it's likely just because there's no color yet. ^^

I actually wanted it to look like a sort of utilitarian, "cadet outfit" that the helpers (or maybe some of the older DEC-tans) fixed up into a cute little dress for the newbie...along with a pair of boot-style Mary Jane shoes. I dunno if they came out so well, though...

After all, those DEC folks were very resourceful ;)

QuoteGin-sama ain't got nothing on Loli-Goth Pu!! Ph34r the p0w3r of the PU!!!!!!!!!! `v'

Yeah, I really want to finish this pic...at least I've got a lot of time :P

Fufu... no worries,... eventually I'll have to draw Solaris-tan in her battle suit, so I'll see if I can put my money where my mouth is. ^^

QuoteYou say she's a pirate, but with THAT dress Ubuntu-san seems more ready to go to a ball! ^.^
Very very very very lovely and elegant design you created, but unless the coloring will help, not sure if it matches your intended purpose. Not necessarily that that's a bad thing, though. ^^

No, I wasn't really going for a pirate look...I guess the corset and her hairstyle sorta gave me that feeling...

The coloring, in contrast to the very busy design on the dress, I'm intending to be very subtle and earth-toned, with some bright red, yellow and orange accents, of course...

QuoteUbuntu-san definitely should ooze with sweetness. ^__^
Reminds me of this silly thing here I read some time ago:

http://geeks-have-feelings-too.net/if-linux-distributions-were-women/

Lawl....

I guess I'm a bit PO'd by that link to the other site about if Mac, Unix and Windows were women :P

Though the Windows one sorta fit a non-NT Windows to a tee, so it can be forgiven XD

As for Ubuntu-san, I had a funny thought that every time she encounters a Windows-tan, she tries to get them to befriend her open source program buddies (cause when you load the liveCD, a list of open source Windows programs that can be installed comes up)...

I've always seen her as quite peaceful with most...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 23, 2007, 01:11:40 PM
So I'm pretty tired, as we got up at, like, three in the morning last night to go to a Black Friday sale at a department store. The funniest thing happened, though, while I was waiting outside for an hour in the 20 degree weather...Put simply, I believe, technologically, there are several groups in my home state:

Mac Evangelists, people who have Macs but also use PCs, people who will, have, or are currently using Linux, people who have installed Linux onto a old machine, and people who love Windows XP.

So, we're all lined up,  talking with each other to keep ourselves busy till they open the store doors. This older guy, probably in his 60's, starts talking with my family.

Meanwhile, the people behind me are having a spirited discussion...about Windows Vista...and, well, how much they dislikes it.

Then the guy ahead of us, the older guy, starts talking about the same thing. Long story short, in less than five minutes we're all talking about how great XP is and how eerily accurate those new Mac ads are--This woman was saying how her co-worker had to get a new printer because the old one just wouldn't work with his computer O____O

So then, the topic turns to Linux. The guy starts with a story, about his wife's Windows 98 machine...which finally crashed and burned one day. So, what does he do but...you guessed it...install Linux onto it! I'm like, whoa, I did the same thing! So we start talking about the gPCs and stuff...

And about ten seconds before the store doors open, he mentions he worked on mainframes ;)

O___o

Small world, eh?

Anyhow, my latest vector sketch:



Added after a while

A sketch for that holiday pic I mentioned...



*gasp* It's a *nix-tan pic! Who'd of thought that?

I should really explain what's going on...as we know, Unix-sama carries a aluminum staff. Well, there just happens to be a pseudo-holiday called Festivus:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festivus

...Where the celebration is centered around an aluminum rod. So...I just kinda put the two together ;)

Linux-sama, SCO-tan, Solaris-tan and Puppy-chan are around the tree; Slackware-chan is agreeing with Unix-sama (of course). In the background I drew IRIX-tan, putting on a holiday light show...just about everyone is ignoring her except for PCLOS-tan....XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 24, 2007, 10:24:32 PM
Wow!  There's chock full of stuff to reply to here.  ^^

Give me a sec while I finish swooning.  -v-

*swoons*

Added after 40 minutes:

Quote*starts humming Brady Bunch theme*

But seriously, how many OS/2ers or VMS Bigots (<as they like to be called XD) do we have here?

I mean to say, aside from those who are fans of VMS and OS/2 vicariously though their NT-based OS

Hmmm,....  *ponders*

# of OS/2ers that have appeared at OSC:  1  [A-chain-san,... our only Japanese artist to date... ^.^)

# of VMS Bigots that have appeared at OSC:  0.5 (Bella-san,... in progress anyway... ^v^)

QuoteLOL...No, I do believe you have much better focus than I....

I have a serious problem with doing half a vector sketch and then giving up on it : | I really have to be motivated to finish it...

I'm not really one to talk, but I do now recall a certain picture with a certain Mac OS8-tan that didn't get finished.  ^.^
I still believe I annoyed you to death with that one, so the guilt still lingers.  ^___^;

QuoteI actually wanted it to look like a sort of utilitarian, "cadet outfit" that the helpers (or maybe some of the older DEC-tans) fixed up into a cute little dress for the newbie...along with a pair of boot-style Mary Jane shoes. I dunno if they came out so well, though...

After all, those DEC folks were very resourceful

Yep, it came out perfectly.  ^__^
And that's so sweet of them, though,... seems like VMS-sama was quite the apple of their eye for a while.  ^v^

QuoteI guess I'm a bit PO'd by that link to the other site about if Mac, Unix and Windows were women :P

Though the Windows one sorta fit a non-NT Windows to a tee, so it can be forgiven XD

OMG, I hadn't seen that one!  ^______^;

yeah, that was,........ a bit more lopsided.  ^^;

QuoteAs for Ubuntu-san, I had a funny thought that every time she encounters a Windows-tan, she tries to get them to befriend her open source program buddies (cause when you load the liveCD, a list of open source Windows programs that can be installed comes up)...

Yeah, when I first saw that at work, I thought that was very nice of Canonical to do that.  ^^
Course,... it does come at a price,... including Open Source Windows programs means less space available for preinstalled applications in the LiveCD.  ^^;

Something like Knoppix, for example, just autoruns a website instead.

QuoteI've always seen her as quite peaceful with most...

Compassionate too.  ^^

QuoteSo I'm pretty tired, as we got up at, like, three in the morning last night to go to a Black Friday sale at a department store. The funniest thing happened, though, while I was waiting outside for an hour in the 20 degree weather...Put simply, I believe, technologically, there are several groups in my home state:

Mac Evangelists, people who have Macs but also use PCs, people who will, have, or are currently using Linux, people who have installed Linux onto a old machine, and people who love Windows XP.

So, we're all lined up, talking with each other to keep ourselves busy till they open the store doors. This older guy, probably in his 60's, starts talking with my family.

Meanwhile, the people behind me are having a spirited discussion...about Windows Vista...and, well, how much they dislikes it.

Then the guy ahead of us, the older guy, starts talking about the same thing. Long story short, in less than five minutes we're all talking about how great XP is and how eerily accurate those new Mac ads are--This woman was saying how her co-worker had to get a new printer because the old one just wouldn't work with his computer O____O

So then, the topic turns to Linux. The guy starts with a story, about his wife's Windows 98 machine...which finally crashed and burned one day. So, what does he do but...you guessed it...install Linux onto it! I'm like, whoa, I did the same thing! So we start talking about the gPCs and stuff...

And about ten seconds before the store doors open, he mentions he worked on mainframes

O___o

Small world, eh?

Wow!  I could almost swear that you might've gotten in line with whoever wrote this article:

http://jhansonxi.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-linux-aspected-black-friday-assault.html

As you say, small world!  ^.^

Still,... I'm sure it must've made you feel great to participate so expertly in this kind of discussion.  Did it surprise any of these people (especially the older guy) that you were fairly well-versed with Linux, Unix, mainframes and such?  Did you mention MULTICS by any chance?  Or all the drawings we do?

QuoteAnyhow, my latest vector sketch:

Aw YEAH!!!!!!!!!  Now THIS is how Ubuntu-san is meant to look like!!!!  ^V^

Though it's a vector sketch, it's already drop-dead impressive!  ^__^
Your trademark expertise with drapery really shows its mark here, as does your effective use of frills.  ^___^
Color scheme is also something to be expected from a great fashion designer in the making, although I should ask if those shoulderless sleeves are meant to give her non-battle attire a hint of an "XP Pro-tan" look (especially since you said she reminds you of her).  ^.^

QuoteA sketch for that holiday pic I mentioned...
*gasp* It's a *nix-tan pic! Who'd of thought that?

I should really explain what's going on...as we know, Unix-sama carries a aluminum staff. Well, there just happens to be a pseudo-holiday called Festivus:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festivus

...Where the celebration is centered around an aluminum rod. So...I just kinda put the two together

Linux-sama, SCO-tan, Solaris-tan and Puppy-chan are around the tree; Slackware-chan is agreeing with Unix-sama (of course). In the background I drew IRIX-tan, putting on a holiday light show...just about everyone is ignoring her except for PCLOS-tan....XD

BWAHAHA!!!!!!  ^V^
This is definitely funnier if you skim through the Wiki article at least.  ^_______^
Poor girls,... spending all that time setting up the tree, just to have it invite UNIX-sama's seal of disapproval.  ^.^

In any event, this sketch is definitely what I've come to expect from your work,... witty, cute, ingeniuous and above all, multifaceted!  ^v^

UNIX-sama is looking even cooler than she normally does,... I have to say her design is becoming quite natural to you.  

Slackware-tan just makes a brief cameo appearance, so there's not much tos ay other than that she really does seem like a bit of a suck-up.  ^.^

Linux-sama is looking even more and more elegant with each drawing,... you really get the sense that she ages very well, like a fine wine.  ^____^

IRIX-tan makes a brief cameo appearance, and you definitely got the hint that her preconcept SCREAMS for a futuristic visor thing of sorts.  ^.^

PCLOS-tan doesn't get much of a cameo either, but still looks adorable facefaulting.  ^^

Solaris-sama is looking unusually cheerful, but I detect a small hint of... "imitation"... of the girl standing not but three feet away from her.  ^.^

SCO-tan looks as bratty as ever, no doubt put in Xmas detail against her will (or she might've not abandoned the opportunity to lob a few more accusations against Linux-sama, sore loser that she is).  ^________^

Puppy-chan, though, is absolutely OOZING with major cute factor.  ^v^

Her size, face, ears, dress, expression,... simply priceless!  ^___^
This will definitely get logged under the innumerable pictures that demand to be colored!  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 25, 2007, 04:20:38 PM
Quote# of OS/2ers that have appeared at OSC: 1 [A-chain-san,... our only Japanese artist to date... ^.^)

# of VMS Bigots that have appeared at OSC: 0.5 (Bella-san,... in progress anyway... ^v^)

Wow, I didn't know we ever had any Japanese artists...

As for my VMS Bigot status...like I said before, it's vicariously though my *never BSOD'd outside of that motherboard incident* NT-based OS ;)

QuoteI'm not really one to talk, but I do now recall a certain picture with a certain Mac OS8-tan that didn't get finished. ^.^
I still believe I annoyed you to death with that one, so the guilt still lingers. ^___^;

No, I was still fairly confounded with vector sketching at the time....once I finally figured out what I was doing I could finish stuff up...

QuoteYep, it came out perfectly. ^__^
And that's so sweet of them, though,... seems like VMS-sama was quite the apple of their eye for a while. ^v^

I think VMS was something of a "flagship OS" for DEC...

QuoteYeah, when I first saw that at work, I thought that was very nice of Canonical to do that. ^^

...I see it as them saying, hey, even if you use Windows you can still try to get some good out of it ;)

QuoteStill,... I'm sure it must've made you feel great to participate so expertly in this kind of discussion. Did it surprise any of these people (especially the older guy) that you were fairly well-versed with Linux, Unix, mainframes and such? Did you mention MULTICS by any chance? Or all the drawings we do?

Nah, the discussion didn't get quite that deep...It seems when I talking with someone for the first time, I try to listen to what they have to say. I hate coming off like a know-it-all or something ;)

Oddly, though, nobody's ever surprised to hear I use Linux...like I said before, I think half of the state has at some point XD

QuoteAw YEAH!!!!!!!!! Now THIS is how Ubuntu-san is meant to look like!!!! ^V^

Though it's a vector sketch, it's already drop-dead impressive! ^__^
Your trademark expertise with drapery really shows its mark here, as does your effective use of frills. ^___^
Color scheme is also something to be expected from a great fashion designer in the making, although I should ask if those shoulderless sleeves are meant to give her non-battle attire a hint of an "XP Pro-tan" look (especially since you said she reminds you of her). ^.^

Yes, the sleeves are XP-tan inspired.

She still comes off a bit pirate-ish to me, though ;) Not that it's a bad thing hehee...

QuoteBWAHAHA!!!!!! ^V^
This is definitely funnier if you skim through the Wiki article at least. ^_______^

And did you read some of the rituals of Festivus? Somehow I think they'd go over big in the Unix family...Like the Airing of Grievances...It consists of lashing out at others and the world about how one has been disappointed in the past year...

SCO-tan could certainly add some spice to that; What with all the lawsuits/riots/injuries/attempted killings/etc perpetrated by half of the family against her and vice versa...

QuotePoor girls,... spending all that time setting up the tree, just to have it invite UNIX-sama's seal of disapproval. ^.^

Unix-sama doesn't have time for lights and garland! Keep it simple! :P

QuoteUNIX-sama is looking even cooler than she normally does,... I have to say her design is becoming quite natural to you.

I tried to make her look a little more well dressed and elegant, because it's the holidays! It's the time of year that family and friends she would never see at any other time come out of the woodwork!

*imagines BSD-based OS X catgirls showing up on doorstep with...heehee....fruitcake*

QuoteSlackware-tan just makes a brief cameo appearance, so there's not much tos ay other than that she really does seem like a bit of a suck-up. ^.^

O RLY? :P

QuoteLinux-sama is looking even more and more elegant with each drawing,... you really get the sense that she ages very well, like a fine wine. ^____^

I a bit peeved, though, that I cannot draw two consecutive Linux-samas that look the same XD

Oh well, she enjoys being on the cutting edge! And trying new looks and outfits. Yeah, that'll be my excuse...

QuoteSCO-tan looks as bratty as ever, no doubt put in Xmas detail against her will (or she might've not abandoned the opportunity to lob a few more accusations against Linux-sama, sore loser that she is). ^________^

I have no idea how I'm to work this in, but I had the thought the paper chain she's dressing the tree with is made of her old lawsuit documents and court orders XD


QuotePuppy-chan, though, is absolutely OOZING with major cute factor. ^v^

Her size, face, ears, dress, expression,... simply priceless! ^___^

I tried to make her look a little intimidated by her seniors ;) Especially Unix-sama.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on November 26, 2007, 12:37:09 AM
QuotePuppy-chan, though, is absolutely OOZING with major cute factor. ^v^

Her size, face, ears, dress, expression,... simply priceless! ^___^
This will definitely get logged under the innumerable pictures that demand to be colored! ^^

She still look attractive at that angle. Nice job Bella!  ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 26, 2007, 11:46:21 AM
QuoteWow, I didn't know we ever had any Japanese artists...

He was only around intermittently for about three weeks.  H-artist though, but great guy and a genius of OS/2.  The link to his site should be in our Wiki links (NSFW, though).  ^___^'

QuoteNo, I was still fairly confounded with vector sketching at the time....once I finally figured out what I was doing I could finish stuff up...

*guilt dispels*

Oh, okay.  That's a load off my shoulders.  ^____________^

Quote...I see it as them saying, hey, even if you use Windows you can still try to get some good out of it

Actually, now that I recall, their Freedom Toasters also "sell" CDs filled with Open Source software.  

http://www.freedomtoaster.org/

Guess the reasoning behind it is the same -- besides, if you get used to Firefox, Pidgin, Open Office, GIMP, GnuCash, Inkscape, etc in Windows, then there's less stuff to hold you back in case you decide to try something new.  ^^

QuoteNah, the discussion didn't get quite that deep...It seems when I talking with someone for the first time, I try to listen to what they have to say. I hate coming off like a know-it-all or something

Oddly, though, nobody's ever surprised to hear I use Linux...like I said before, I think half of the state has at some point XD

Well that sounds like paradise to me.  ^^
Around where I live, work and travel, it's very rare to have anyone think about technical issues to begin with, let alone know about Linux.  So at least as far as those matters are concerned I end up doing most of the talking.  ^^;

QuoteYes, the sleeves are XP-tan inspired.

She still comes off a bit pirate-ish to me, though Not that it's a bad thing hehee...

Hot damn!  If pirates look like her, then cut off my left leg and buy me a parrot!  *v*

QuoteAnd did you read some of the rituals of Festivus? Somehow I think they'd go over big in the Unix family...Like the Airing of Grievances...It consists of lashing out at others and the world about how one has been disappointed in the past year...

SCO-tan could certainly add some spice to that; What with all the lawsuits/riots/injuries/attempted killings/etc perpetrated by half of the family against her and vice versa...

OMG, that sounds... riot-inducing.  ^v^;

Great time for Solaris-sama to lash out at Linux-sama for calling her "Indiana" line of clothing,...... "uninspiring".  ^^

QuoteI tried to make her look a little more well dressed and elegant, because it's the holidays! It's the time of year that family and friends she would never see at any other time come out of the woodwork!

*imagines BSD-based OS X catgirls showing up on doorstep with...heehee....fruitcake*

Like I said before,... riot-inducing.  ^V^;

*imagines Plan 9-tan and FreeB-chan performing their traditional party-crashing*

*imagines OS-9-tan trying to slip in pretending to be one of the family*

You do realize that pooling together every known Unix and Linux variant (and respective knock-offs) is not only a recipe for disaster,... but could also violate the Occupancy laws of most stadiums.  @____@;

QuoteI have no idea how I'm to work this in, but I had the thought the paper chain she's dressing the tree with is made of her old lawsuit documents and court orders XD

Oh that's easy.  ^___^
Just type out any old nonsense in legalese, convert to a path, then rotate/scale/skew it so that they fit in any part of the chain that's face-up.  ^.^

QuoteI tried to make her look a little intimidated by her seniors  Especially Unix-sama.

*hugs Puppy-tan and bawls*

GAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!  Poor Puppy-chan!!!!!  ^0^

Don't worry, cutie!  The C-chan is here to protect you!  ^-^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 26, 2007, 09:46:22 PM
Now that I've achieved GNU/Linux rank...

Tales from a Former DAU: Linux edition
For years, Windows was the only OS I worked with, the only one I ever gave any interest to. And it was the only one I knew by name. The first time, however, that I wondered about what else was out there was a while ago, four or five years if it was a day.
I saw an IBM commercial ( http://youtube.com/watch?v=EwL0G9wK8j4 ) where they spoke of a system called "Linux"; I thought it was quite an odd ad, but it made me wonder exactly what this mysterious Linux was.
Of course, MS Encarta Encyclopedia is no place to research competing OSs; it gave me a strange hint that it was a free OS originating in Finland, but really nothing more. My interest went dormant for a long while; it was some time last winter (the previous winter working a bit with OS X showed me the world outside of Windows), that I started to research Linux, and started to learn of it's interesting history and "exotic properties", like virus resistance, stability, and it's inner workings being open to the public. The fact that many of these OS's were developed by individuals and groups for the betterment of computing and weren't driven by money-hungry corporations greatly intrigued me, as well.

Of course, I was far to afraid to give it a try; for a lack of knowing how, and for the fact that my family was a variable den of Windows Zealots (though it should be noted they have since had major epiphanies, and are now more akin to Apple fans XD).
The first time I gave the notion of running Linux was on our old Win98 machine, an old computer than had been sitting idle in our basement, unused for three years.
After a lot of help from our incredible forum members here, I finally got Puppy Linux up and running on it, and later Zenwalk. Afterward I tried running various OSs on my laptop, and have since settled with running Ubuntu on a VM. Actually, I'm writing from Ubuntu right now.

So here's to Linux, the second OS I ever learned of, the second I ever used at any extent!

Oh yeah, and here's some artwork...

Here's beta-ish Ubuntu-sama!!!



And a closeup of her eyes/face:



And while we're at it, a closeup of my avi:



QuoteHe was only around intermittently for about three weeks. H-artist though, but great guy and a genius of OS/2. The link to his site should be in our Wiki links (NSFW, though). ^___^'

O___o

Ooookkay....

QuoteActually, now that I recall, their Freedom Toasters also "sell" CDs filled with Open Source software.

http://www.freedomtoaster.org/

Guess the reasoning behind it is the same -- besides, if you get used to Firefox, Pidgin, Open Office, GIMP, GnuCash, Inkscape, etc in Windows, then there's less stuff to hold you back in case you decide to try something new. ^^

I've sorta been meaning to try out Open Office on Windows...

QuoteWell that sounds like paradise to me. ^^
Around where I live, work and travel, it's very rare to have anyone think about technical issues to begin with, let alone know about Linux. So at least as far as those matters are concerned I end up doing most of the talking. ^^;

That's odd...just about everyone I know has heard of Linux, even if it's only just as "that free OS".

QuoteHot damn! If pirates look like her, then cut off my left leg and buy me a parrot! *v*

*gets saw*

Kinfolk! We's having Ham hock t'night!

Just kidding, just kidding!

QuoteOMG, that sounds... riot-inducing. ^v^;

Great time for Solaris-sama to lash out at Linux-sama for calling her "Indiana" line of clothing,...... "uninspiring". ^^

LOL!

But this may also be a prime time for the ol' microkernel V. monolithic kernel debate, the classic Windows doppleganger argument, etc...

QuoteLike I said before,... riot-inducing. ^V^;

*imagines Plan 9-tan and FreeB-chan performing their traditional party-crashing*

*imagines OS-9-tan trying to slip in pretending to be one of the family*

You do realize that pooling together every known Unix and Linux variant (and respective knock-offs) is not only a recipe for disaster,... but could also violate the Occupancy laws of most stadiums. @____@;

Well they probably wouldn't mind Plan9 and FreeB-tan if they didn't keep trying to necromance/eat everything in sight XD

Let alone Inferno-chan...she's unwelcome cause she'd melt all those ice sculptures :P

OS9-tan would probably pass, least till she started ragging on the Unixes for being too "big and complicated"...

Or VMS-sama..."do you know who I am? I am too "Unix-like!""

But...let us all hope, for our continuing existence, that a rather full-o-holiday-and-glad-to-be-alive-cheer Multics-sama doesn't decide to show up with her entourage of Multicians O______O
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 27, 2007, 01:33:47 PM
You caught me all tuckered out again.... XvX

But I'll be sure to supply some much deserved placeholder-swoonage, as I'm seeing great stuff here again.  ^____^

.....

..........

I do recall I'm still doing hand creams..... -v-

*C-chan swoons and renders self into hand cream*



Added after 14 hours 34 minutes:

QuoteNow that I've achieved GNU/Linux rank...

Tales from a Former DAU: Linux edition

[etc]

*C-chan lets loose tears of joy*

*puts on graduation music*

*tosses Bella a cap and gown*


I used to be just like that as well.  ^___^

Windows was my primary system for at least half-the-90's (before then, I relied on an antiquated word processor), although I knew about Macs (and had fond memories of Oregon Trail), had a vague idea that an "Amiga" existed (although i assumed it was mainly a game system, which it sorta kinda was too), and definitely worked as much on DOS as the GUI systems.  (3.1-sama, 95-tan and Hacchan had a habit of dying every so often)

Around 1999 a hacker friend helped me learn more and more about the many problems with Windows.  Granted we still had to use it (cause we didn't like Macs either, even though we used them on occasion), it at least set the precedent for experimentation with alternatives.  He eventually got a hold of an old Linux distro, although only he had the time to dual boot and play around with it.  He mentioned it was alright, but definitely not there yet -- although the fact that he had his eyes set on BeOS instead might've raised the bar to high.

Anyway, that did kindle some interest, but still I kept slugging away with Windows due to time constraints -- even though I eventually suffered one of the worst hard drive crashes ever that wiped out almost a year's worth of my game mods and art.  -___-

A few years ago, another tech friend of mine lent me some SUSE CDs since it was the big thing at the itme.  I yearned to try it, but alas... no time and no spare computers.  It wasn't a LiveCD, so I didn't DARE replace the XP install on my very expensive laptop.  O__O

Not but a few months prior to my coming here, though, a friend's computer died and I inherited it for cheap.  Having to replace the hard drive, I figured I'd finally give this Linux thing a chance.  So I installed SUSE on it, but sadly had to struggle with its drunken hardware detection (for a long while I didn't have an operable mouse, MP3 music or DVD playback, etc).  It was only after I came here and immersed myself in the wild and rich OS world that I started getting more and more curious of that SUSE machine lying around.  version 10 was marginally better, so at least I was able to do more and more with it (including,... *GASP* ... whole forum posts! O___O)

However, it wasn't until I finally braved a Xubuntu install (which was a helluva lot kinder to the old system specs) that I finally got a taste of what a TRULY modern Linux distro could be.  No longer didn't Linux seem like an inferior Desktop OS than XP -- for once, I had hope that I could even install it on my new primary machine!

And so around December, off Kubuntu went,.... marching proudly into my primary machine.  I was happy,... but not 100% happy, so I went distro-hopping for a while.  

Yap yap, blah blah,... eventually found PCLOS-sama, loved it, stayed with it, put it on everything else, can't wait to install it on my Eeepc-tan.... the rest is history.  ^___^

In short, all this OS-tan thing helped A LOT, which is why this has been one of my more lucrative hobbies.  ^.^

I've always wondered (since you started off drawing Zenwalk-tan, TinfoilHat-tan and other distro-tans) if perhaps you were in the same boat as well.  ^___^

QuoteHere's beta-ish Ubuntu-sama!!!

What else can I say?  She is looking very gorgeous, and the extra detail (e.g., hat and feathers) plus the shading you've added are truly piling on the sex appeal.  ^___^
While I respect the other two Ubuntu-tan designs, I was definitely troubled by the overuse of "wildness" (after all, South Africa is not a backward country), and your efforts to make her look more down-to-earth were always a welcomed pace.  But this design, though, is your definite tour de force -- incorporating all the elements thus far presented, in presenting them in one fantastically elegant presentation that also benefits from the crisp, clean Anime style!!

To say this is my favorite Ubuntu-tan of all -- and a definite candidate for her permanent look -- would be the understatement of the century!  ^0^

QuoteAnd a closeup of her eyes/face:

It's definitely evident that you've grown infinitely better with Inkscape, as the eyes have that characteristic Anime form to them, yet incorporate your characteristic glossy style that I've always said give your drawings that CLAMP like feel to them.
You're right to feel proud of your accomplishments!  ^v^

QuoteAnd while we're at it, a closeup of my avi:

Dynamite!  Linux-sama is reborn!  ^V^
I do get wonder if the lower lids of her eyes should be arching like that (in half-circles) rather than plateuing closer towards her nose (giving her a definitive cat-like look).  Still, everything else is simply perfect and expertly drawn (I'm wondering if I should even draw you a VMS-tan for your future avi, since it might end up looking like crap by comparison.... ^__^).

Extra kudos go to your magnificent hair highlights, especially the ones on her left side which, if I'm not mistaken, have a certain 4-component make-up that gives it an enticing glow.  ^.^

QuoteI've sorta been meaning to try out Open Office on Windows...

It's literally the same thing as the Linux version,... except that it uses an antiquated Office 97 feel rather than whatever interface theme the Linux distro in question uses.

QuoteLOL!

But this may also be a prime time for the ol' microkernel V. monolithic kernel debate, the classic Windows doppleganger argument, etc...

......

Okay, let me rephrase that.... -v-

.........

THAT SOUNDS CIVIL WAR INDUCING!!!!!!!!!!!!  @_____@

QuoteWell they probably wouldn't mind Plan9 and FreeB-tan if they didn't keep trying to necromance/eat everything in sight XD

Oh trust me,... in that family, there's no shortage of additional personnel with crazy, wacky powers.  ^^;

QuoteLet alone Inferno-chan...she's unwelcome cause she'd melt all those ice sculptures :P

But forms such cute Inanimates with them....  ^.^

QuoteOS9-tan would probably pass, least till she started ragging on the Unixes for being too "big and complicated"...

Well yeah, Kinda figured she'd be a kind of party pooper herself.  ^v^'
ANything to get a chance at those Grievances which everybody has to listen to.  ^.^

QuoteOr VMS-sama..."do you know who I am? I am too "Unix-like!""

Do you think she looks similar enough to Ultrix-san?  Hmmm....

*ponders*

What's her dress size....?  'v'

*schemes*

QuoteBut...let us all hope, for our continuing existence, that a rather full-o-holiday-and-glad-to-be-alive-cheer Multics-sama doesn't decide to show up with her entourage of Multicians O______O

should the rejuvenated Multics-sama ever patch up relations with daughter UNIX,... than I fear the apocalypse is nigh if she ever decides to play catch-up with Baby Picture Albums.  ^___________^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 28, 2007, 11:00:04 PM
QuoteWindows was my primary system for at least half-the-90's (before then, I relied on an antiquated word processor), although I knew about Macs (and had fond memories of Oregon Trail), had a vague idea that an "Amiga" existed (although i assumed it was mainly a game system, which it sorta kinda was too), and definitely worked as much on DOS as the GUI systems. (3.1-sama, 95-tan and Hacchan had a habit of dying every so often)

I used to play Oregon trail on 98!

Though my character always died before I'd get to Oregon XD

QuoteAround 1999 a hacker friend helped me learn more and more about the many problems with Windows. Granted we still had to use it (cause we didn't like Macs either, even though we used them on occasion),

Old non-NT Windows were one problem stacked atop another >__<

Ahhh, Disliking, the second stage of PC-to-Mac fandom!

contempt>dislike>mild ire>indifference>interest>vague admiration>not bad-at-all>LOVE!!!

Quotealthough the fact that he had his eyes set on BeOS instead might've raised the bar to high.

BeOS...that NeXTSTEP competitor I know nothing about ;)

QuoteAnyway, that did kindle some interest, but still I kept slugging away with Windows due to time constraints -- even though I eventually suffered one of the worst hard drive crashes ever that wiped out almost a year's worth of my game mods and art. -___-

Wow. Even that never happened to me...

But it was a HD crash...so...I guess it was kinda not Windows fault...?

QuoteNot but a few months prior to my coming here, though, a friend's computer died and I inherited it for cheap. Having to replace the hard drive, I figured I'd finally give this Linux thing a chance. So I installed SUSE on it, but sadly had to struggle with its drunken hardware detection (for a long while I didn't have an operable mouse, MP3 music or DVD playback, etc). It was only after I came here and immersed myself in the wild and rich OS world that I started getting more and more curious of that SUSE machine lying around. version 10 was marginally better, so at least I was able to do more and more with it (including,... *GASP* ... whole forum posts! O___O)

SUSE...wasn't that like, the pre-Ubuntu easy distro ;)

QuoteIn short, all this OS-tan thing helped A LOT, which is why this has been one of my more lucrative hobbies. ^.^

I've always wondered (since you started off drawing Zenwalk-tan, TinfoilHat-tan and other distro-tans) if perhaps you were in the same boat as well. ^___^

Probably...I admit the interest has been there for years, but I'd have never given much thought to it.

Ubuntu seems to have just about everything I'd want in an OS, but unfortunately I'd never do a dual boot because:

a) I have a TON and a half of important documents, and I don't trust backups XD

b) more importantly, while under warranty I'm not allowed to install any other OSs...

But if they make a gPC laptop... ;010

QuoteWhat else can I say? She is looking very gorgeous, and the extra detail (e.g., hat and feathers) plus the shading you've added are truly piling on the sex appeal. ^___^
While I respect the other two Ubuntu-tan designs, I was definitely troubled by the overuse of "wildness" (after all, South Africa is not a backward country),and your efforts to make her look more down-to-earth were always a welcomed pace. But this design, though, is your definite tour de force -- incorporating all the elements thus far presented, in presenting them in one fantastically elegant presentation that also benefits from the crisp, clean Anime style!!

To say this is my favorite Ubuntu-tan of all -- and a definite candidate for her permanent look -- would be the understatement of the century! ^0^

Ubuntu seems very polished and refined, so I made the -tan as such ;)
Though I guess the Juzo-kun version is good for a battle-ready Ubuntu-san, but I doubt she'd battle much...

Now, Puppy-chan, on the other hand, is wild...:P

QuoteIt's definitely evident that you've grown infinitely better with Inkscape, as the eyes have that characteristic Anime form to them, yet incorporate your characteristic glossy style that I've always said give your drawings that CLAMP like feel to them.
You're right to feel proud of your accomplishments! ^v^

Yup, I spent some time looking at different Anime eyes...and tried to give them my own style....

QuoteDynamite! Linux-sama is reborn! ^V^
I do get wonder if the lower lids of her eyes should be arching like that (in half-circles) rather than plateuing closer towards her nose (giving her a definitive cat-like look). Still, everything else is simply perfect and expertly drawn (I'm wondering if I should even draw you a VMS-tan for your future avi, since it might end up looking like crap by comparison.... ^__^).

Extra kudos go to your magnificent hair highlights, especially the ones on her left side which, if I'm not mistaken, have a certain 4-component make-up that gives it an enticing glow. ^.^

And I should note this is the closest any vector drawing of mine has come to being 100% computer made...

I had an old sketch for...gasp...NT-tan in my computer, so I used that as a guide for the face and eyes. I sorta used Juzo-kun's design for the helmet, too...but all the rest I did on my own...

As for the VMS avi, I'd really like to see your take on her :D Only if it wouldn't displace a drawing that's been waiting to be finished, though...

And the highlights are made of 2 paths (darker underneath, white on top)...

QuoteTHAT SOUNDS CIVIL WAR INDUCING!!!!!!!!!!!! @_____@

Exactly what I was thinking XD

I was recently researching this, but the fact that so many Unix-like systems were made in foreign countries (Russia, especially), makes me think there'd have to be several-dozen translators, too!

QuoteOh trust me,... in that family, there's no shortage of additional personnel with crazy, wacky powers. ^^;

Did I say I liked the Unixes? I love the Unixes :P

QuoteWell yeah, Kinda figured she'd be a kind of party pooper herself. ^v^'
ANything to get a chance at those Grievances which everybody has to listen to. ^.^

Damn, I forgot that XD

I bet she'd look forward to the Airing of Grievances like a child to ripping open Christmas presents! She could probably go head-to-head with SCO-tan for Grievances!

...Then SCO-tan would sue her for infringing on her copyright on being a complainer...!

QuoteDo you think she looks similar enough to Ultrix-san? Hmmm....

*ponders*

What's her dress size....? 'v'

*schemes*

Honestly...I think they're nothing alike...;)

But darned if that wouldn't make for dinner entertainment!

Quoteshould the rejuvenated Multics-sama ever patch up relations with daughter UNIX,... than I fear the apocalypse is nigh if she ever decides to play catch-up with Baby Picture Albums. ^___________^;

*imagines scene*

*shudders*

*ticks*

Thou hath bringith up an Unix-sama baby picture album! Repent! Lest ye be sentith to the underworld of the Daemons for forty days and nights!

No, but you've got me thinking (never a good thing XD)...Is Unix-sama actually Multics-sama's daughter...or is she but a "clone", related in nothing but genes and a bit of the technical dark arts (a la VMS and NT-san)? ;)

I should also note these sites are a bit unnerving (but interesting!):

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/pdp7.html

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/takeshape.html

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/almost.html

(scroll to page 45, where they talk about Space Travel)
http://www.simson.net/ref/ugh.pdf

...as they talk about how the basis of the Unix OS was...kinda sorta...made for a PDP-7 (DEC territory!), to run the game Space Travel.

Now, for all this blasphemy against the Goddess and her origins, I'll go and repent...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 30, 2007, 12:51:13 AM
QuoteWow. Even that never happened to me...

But it was a HD crash...so...I guess it was kinda not Windows fault...?

Nope,... definitely a symptom of pure, unequivocable WinRot.  ^__^
Besides,... the system HARDLY gets you into the habit of backing things up or learning good computer stewardship (it will if you fork over the cash, though).  Then, as in now, DAU's help drive the industry, which is why the Windows EULA's so conveniently wash themselves of responsibility for any inevitable disasters.  ^^;

QuoteSUSE...wasn't that like, the pre-Ubuntu easy distro
Before it was purchased by Novell, for sure!  It was the hot stuff -- certainly had the most interesting installer of its day!  ^.^

QuoteProbably...I admit the interest has been there for years, but I'd have never given much thought to it.

Ubuntu seems to have just about everything I'd want in an OS, but unfortunately I'd never do a dual boot because:

a) I have a TON and a half of important documents, and I don't trust backups XD

b) more importantly, while under warranty I'm not allowed to install any other OSs...

But if they make a gPC laptop...

Yeah, the warranty alone is reason enough not to mess with it if it's important to you.  I myself am irreverent to warranties, so my Acer was hardly halfway through its lifespan and OUT came Windows XPMCE.  ^v^

Going forward, I'll buy my computers from reputable Linux vendors that are far more liberal about what you do with your machine....

http://www.zareason.com/shop/home.php

Oh, and as for gPC laptops,... Can you wait, say.........  2-3 months?  ^.^

http://www.gadgetell.com/2007/11/everex-prepares-a-sub-300-laptop/

QuoteNow, Puppy-chan, on the other hand, is wild...:P

And cute-as-a-button. ^.^

QuoteYup, I spent some time looking at different Anime eyes...and tried to give them my own style....

20,000 New C-chan points for you!!  ^v^

(oh yes, I introduced a new currency to replace my old, hyperinflated one)  ^^;

QuoteAnd I should note this is the closest any vector drawing of mine has come to being 100% computer made...

I had an old sketch for...gasp...NT-tan in my computer, so I used that as a guide for the face and eyes. I sorta used Juzo-kun's design for the helmet, too...but all the rest I did on my own...

Oh right, I had nearly forgotten that you sketch first before vectorizing. ^___^

Speaking of which, I've been bouncing around the idea of supplying random vector shapes available to download from our SVG collection that could be reused in other drawings.  Mostly Pattern Fills of course, maybe some unique details like fire, lights, or weapons.  Perhaps even heads and eyes, or unique one-shot designs such as waving flags or clouds that could be helpful to anyone experimenting with Inkscape, You had me think about the idea again.  ^__^

QuoteAs for the VMS avi, I'd really like to see your take on her  Only if it wouldn't displace a drawing that's been waiting to be finished, though...

It'd only be a head shot, at most a bust shot, so no worries there.  ^.^

QuoteAnd the highlights are made of 2 paths (darker underneath, white on top)...

Really?  But then how'd you do such an expansive glow?  '__'

QuoteExactly what I was thinking XD

I was recently researching this, but the fact that so many Unix-like systems were made in foreign countries (Russia, especially), makes me think there'd have to be several-dozen translators, too!

Fufu... in my proposed day in the life of UNIX-sama "manga", there's a scene where she's in a teleconference with Chinese OS-tans, and hires Firefox-ko (equipped with her FoxLingo translation device) to act as translator.  UNIX-sama, knowing some Mandarin, knows that the exchange is being butchered both sides, and after the meeting punishes her by having her translate all of Wikipedia... in Hungarian.  T__T;

QuoteDamn, I forgot that XD

I bet she'd look forward to the Airing of Grievances like a child to ripping open Christmas presents! She could probably go head-to-head with SCO-tan for Grievances!

...Then SCO-tan would sue her for infringing on her copyright on being a complainer...!

LOL to the MAX!!!!!!  ^V^

QuoteThou hath bringith up an Unix-sama baby picture album! Repent! Lest ye be sentith to the underworld of the Daemons for forty days and nights!

But looketh on the brighteth sideth....

If I goeth with the Daemons, I can beeth with my lovelyth FreeB-chan!!!  -eth!!!!  ^v^

In any event, though has definitely become an elite disciple.  Soon, thou shalt have to be promoted to Priestess.  ^___^

QuoteNo, but you've got me thinking (never a good thing XD)...Is Unix-sama actually Multics-sama's daughter...or is she but a "clone", related in nothing but genes and a bit of the technical dark arts (a la VMS and NT-san)?

Actually, I think her upbringing very closely parallels that of NT and VMS, so yeah she's what you're calling a "clone", but is essentially just a biological daughter.  

So in reality, there are no baby pictures,... but what stops OS-tans in the 21st century from splicing a few together for laughs?!  ^____^
(and with great grandma-san to protect them, we might seen upsurge in imputence against UNIX-sama -- heaven forbid that thought!  >v<)

QuoteI should also note these sites are a bit unnerving (but interesting!):

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/pdp7.html

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/takeshape.html

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/almost.html

(scroll to page 45, where they talk about Space Travel)
http://www.simson.net/ref/ugh.pdf

...as they talk about how the basis of the Unix OS was...kinda sorta...made for a PDP-7 (DEC territory!), to run the game Space Travel.

Now, for all this blasphemy against the Goddess and her origins, I'll go and repent...

Well,... not really to harsh, given that the PDP-7 was a very popular minicomputer at the time, and certainly UNIX-sama had to be initially coded from somewhere accessible to the developers.  ^__^

But just in case,.... -v-

*burns evidence*

...Space Travel?  What Space Travel?  ^____^

*walks away with GodFather theme playing in the background*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 30, 2007, 08:25:23 PM
QuoteNope,... definitely a symptom of pure, unequivocable WinRot. ^__^
Besides,... the system HARDLY gets you into the habit of backing things up or learning good computer stewardship (it will if you fork over the cash, though). Then, as in now, DAU's help drive the industry, which is why the Windows EULA's so conveniently wash themselves of responsibility for any inevitable disasters. ^^;

Hmmm...I guess I always assumed HD crashes were the product of old age (or in the case of laptops, taking a fall...)

QuoteYeah, the warranty alone is reason enough not to mess with it if it's important to you. I myself am irreverent to warranties, so my Acer was hardly halfway through its lifespan and OUT came Windows XPMCE. ^v^

Going forward, I'll buy my computers from reputable Linux vendors that are far more liberal about what you do with your machine....

http://www.zareason.com/shop/home.php

Oh, and as for gPC laptops,... Can you wait, say......... 2-3 months? ^.^

http://www.gadgetell.com/2007/11/everex-prepares-a-sub-300-laptop/

Yeah, I don't mess with the warranty : | K8's just too unstable...

And those gPC laptops are going to be awesome  ;010

Quote20,000 New C-chan points for you!! ^v^

(oh yes, I introduced a new currency to replace my old, hyperinflated one) ^^;

LOL!!

QuoteOh right, I had nearly forgotten that you sketch first before vectorizing. ^___^

Out of necessity, as I have no eye for scale or shape when drawing on the computer : \ Plus I think I'll always be best at hand-drawing...

QuoteSpeaking of which, I've been bouncing around the idea of supplying random vector shapes available to download from our SVG collection that could be reused in other drawings. Mostly Pattern Fills of course, maybe some unique details like fire, lights, or weapons. Perhaps even heads and eyes, or unique one-shot designs such as waving flags or clouds that could be helpful to anyone experimenting with Inkscape, You had me think about the idea again. ^__^

That is a neat idea!

QuoteReally? But then how'd you do such an expansive glow? '__'

...I don't know O__o

But I guess this is a good time for a...

Bella blink-and-you'll-miss-it tutorial

First, I did a path, and colored it a light blueish purple (lighter shade of Linux-sama's hair)



Second, I made the blur around 3



And third, I ctrl+D duplicated the path, made it white, and heightened the blur to 20



QuoteFufu... in my proposed day in the life of UNIX-sama "manga", there's a scene where she's in a teleconference with Chinese OS-tans, and hires Firefox-ko (equipped with her FoxLingo translation device) to act as translator. UNIX-sama, knowing some Mandarin, knows that the exchange is being butchered both sides, and after the meeting punishes her by having her translate all of Wikipedia... in Hungarian. T__T;

LOL!  ;010 I guess that group would include RedFlagLinux-tan?

And the Goddess knows some Mandarin! And can (kinda sorta) shape-shift (to some extent)! What doesn't her Highness know!
And yes, I'd say translating all of Wikipedia is just punishment for Firefox-ko XD

QuoteBut looketh on the brighteth sideth....

If I goeth with the Daemons, I can beeth with my lovelyth FreeB-chan!!! -eth!!!! ^v^

In any event, though has definitely become an elite disciple. Soon, thou shalt have to be promoted to Priestess. ^___^

Oh yes, I'm sure FreeBSD-chan gets along well with the Daemons...when she ain't eating them!

I dunno about my priestess rank, though...My standings in Unix-sama-ism are quite fragile ;)

Bella: 0 (< a good starting point)

I use Windows: -10
I acknowledge Windows isn't the best OS: +1
I acknowledge Unix is the best OS in history: -1 (Flattery is not taken to kindly!)
I also use Linux sometimes: +5
I use Ubuntu, not Slackware: -1
I like VMS: -1
I'm slightly afraid of BSD: +3
Okay...I'm -4! Yippee!

QuoteActually, I think her upbringing very closely parallels that of NT and VMS, so yeah she's what you're calling a "clone", but is essentially just a biological daughter.

Oh...okay...that's what I kinda meant...
(Hmmm...so the VMS/NT thing isn't an isolated incident...?)

QuoteSo in reality, there are no baby pictures,... but what stops OS-tans in the 21st century from splicing a few together for laughs?! ^____^

Ah yes, I can see some particularly adventurous Unix-tans Photoshoppi....I mean, GIMPing...some photos :P

Quote(and with great grandma-san to protect them, we might seen upsurge in imputence against UNIX-sama -- heaven forbid that thought! >v<)

I could see where VMS-san would be a great friend of the revived Multics-sama!

After all, they both have wildly popular children, who have taken away a certain amount of their livelihood. They are somewhat unknown themselves, compared to their decedents. And they probably want the same thing...to gain back power and popularity that they may have lost to (or, in VMS-san's case, never had) Unix-sama...

QuoteWell,... not really to harsh, given that the PDP-7 was a very popular minicomputer at the time, and certainly UNIX-sama had to be initially coded from somewhere accessible to the developers. ^__^

True...but still, having that youngin' treading on their "turf" couldn't have sat well with some of the DECs ;)

QuoteBut just in case,.... -v-

*burns evidence*

...Space Travel? What Space Travel? ^____^

*walks away with GodFather theme playing in the background*

Admit it...Unix was the original gaming OS! Unix-sama was born to game!

*take that, Windows-tans :P*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 01, 2007, 11:04:18 AM
QuoteHmmm...I guess I always assumed HD crashes were the product of old age (or in the case of laptops, taking a fall...)

Yeah, an OS can go a long way towards wrecking hardware.  ^___^
For example, if you ever wondered why there is no defragging in Linux, here's a nice and simple explanation of how FAT32 and NTFS works vs. a journaled file system:

http://geekblog.oneandoneis2.org/index.php/2006/08/17/why_doesn_t_linux_need_defragmenting

QuoteOut of necessity, as I have no eye for scale or shape when drawing on the computer : \ Plus I think I'll always be best at hand-drawing...

I'm a bit of a neat freak, so I can't really stand so much erasing (inevitable with my unsteady hand).  So that's why I'm hedging my bets on a the TouchMac being my ideal drawing solution, as I can [theoretically] still maintain the precision of CG coupled with the flexibiility of hand-drawing.  ^^

QuoteThat is a neat idea!

Course, the question is, will anyone ever use thoose graphics?  ^^;
In any event, I can load up at least all the graphic samples I've used in my tutorial, including that line-drawn Kagami-tan.

QuoteBella blink-and-you'll-miss-it tutorial

HAHA!!!  ^V^
That's brilliant!  ^^
But you know what?  That's also the 4-path approach.  ^__~
(I include the two paths you used to do the hair's base color and shading)

QuoteLOL!  I guess that group would include RedFlagLinux-tan?

Naturally.  ^>^

QuoteAnd the Goddess knows some Mandarin! And can (kinda sorta) shape-shift (to some extent)! What doesn't her Highness know!

If an OS-tans life were measured in something loosely equivalent to dog years, then surely a 40 year old OS-tan has centuries of experience in all matter of useful things.  ^___^
And some useless ones too...., ^.^;

QuoteAnd yes, I'd say translating all of Wikipedia is just punishment for Firefox-ko XD

Plus I heard the Hungarian language is notoriously difficult to work with.  ^_____^

QuoteOkay...I'm -4! Yippee!

YATTA!!!!  ^V^
That means you will just get punished gently.  ^.^
I envy you, Bella-dono.  I got a -12 in a similar test, so.... um..........  ^____^;

*flagellates*

QuoteI could see where VMS-san would be a great friend of the revived Multics-sama!

After all, they both have wildly popular children, who have taken away a certain amount of their livelihood. They are somewhat unknown themselves, compared to their decedents. And they probably want the same thing...to gain back power and popularity that they may have lost to (or, in VMS-san's case, never had) Unix-sama...

*snaps hoof*  You got it!  ^.^
As you can tell, Open Source really helps turn the tide of power, and literally change the course of history.  So definitely if MULTICS-sama were to regain a foothold anew in the world of mainstream computing, then you can imagine things are bound to get......., very very weird very quickly. ^___^

(what would we call any daughters or clones of the newly open-sourced MULTICS-sama?  It just plays with your head.... @@)

QuoteAdmit it...Unix was the original gaming OS! Unix-sama was born to game!

*take that, Windows-tans :P*

Which comes to show you that today's gamers have absolutely NO respect for their elders.  ^^
Hell, they barely have any respect for the OS that has kept them happy for well over 7 years (XP).  Oh, what fickle brats.  ^,^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 01, 2007, 08:17:11 PM
So today I got a lot of the vector sketch done on that *nix pic...but I kinda hit the wall on it and got bored : | So now I must wait for my vector steam to return XD

(I need to run on a more reliable form of vector energy!)

QuoteYeah, an OS can go a long way towards wrecking hardware. ^___^
For example, if you ever wondered why there is no defragging in Linux, here's a nice and simple explanation of how FAT32 and NTFS works vs. a journaled file system:

http://geekblog.oneandoneis2.org/index.php/2006/08/17/why_doesn_t_linux_need_defragmenting

That's really interesting! I've always wondered why Linux doesn't use defragmentation...

QuoteI'm a bit of a neat freak, so I can't really stand so much erasing (inevitable with my unsteady hand). So that's why I'm hedging my bets on a the TouchMac being my ideal drawing solution, as I can [theoretically] still maintain the precision of CG coupled with the flexibiility of hand-drawing. ^^

I think that Mac may just come very soon :D

I actually wonder why Apple hasn't made a tablet Mac yet... : / Seems to be the one area where M$ has had been ahead of Apple artistically...

QuoteCourse, the question is, will anyone ever use thoose graphics? ^^;
In any event, I can load up at least all the graphic samples I've used in my tutorial, including that line-drawn Kagami-tan.

That's always the question ;) But I guess it wouldn't hurt to Open sauce those graphics...

QuoteHAHA!!! ^V^
That's brilliant! ^^
But you know what? That's also the 4-path approach. ^__~
(I include the two paths you used to do the hair's base color and shading)

Ah, I wasn't sure what you meant by the shading and base color part >///<

But I was doing it all along! That's kinda funny XD

QuoteIf an OS-tans life were measured in something loosely equivalent to dog years, then surely a 40 year old OS-tan has centuries of experience in all matter of useful things. ^___^
And some useless ones too...., ^.^;

Useless things! The Goddess knowseth not useless things! Surly she can findeth a use for all things!

*kowtows*

QuotePlus I heard the Hungarian language is notoriously difficult to work with. ^_____^

Not as difficult as Icelandic...from what I've been told...;)

QuoteYATTA!!!! ^V^
That means you will just get punished gently. ^.^
I envy you, Bella-dono. I got a -12 in a similar test, so.... um.......... ^____^;

*flagellates*

*Casually* Yeah, I get hit over the head with metal rods, have stuff thrown at me...tis not usual at all for working with a New Jersey native, though...

(for my repeated New Jersey/Unix-sama jokes: -2...)

Yet I think brother C-Chan is mistaken. Surly a great Linux aficionado as thee shall be in greater favor with the Goddess than an XP evangelizer as I!

Quotesnaps hoof* You got it! ^.^
As you can tell, Open Source really helps turn the tide of power, and literally change the course of history. So definitely if MULTICS-sama were to regain a foothold anew in the world of mainstream computing, then you can imagine things are bound to get......., very very weird very quickly. ^___^

*Hears Odd Couple music in the background*

Ah, a sitcom about two new roommates! One a dark, troubled shark fiend with a passion for sword fighting, the other a fine, feathery, back-from-the-dead system from the early 1960s! Coming next Fall!

Quote(what would we call any daughters or clones of the newly open-sourced MULTICS-sama? It just plays with your head.... @@)

I was thinking the exact thing! But I thought we determined the name awhile back...Lultics! XD

*looks over at Unix-sama*

Hey....you always wanted a baby sister, right?

*gets lights knocked out*

*and several more points removed*

QuoteWhich comes to show you that today's gamers have absolutely NO respect for their elders. ^^
Hell, they barely have any respect for the OS that has kept them happy for well over 7 years (XP). Oh, what fickle brats. ^,^

Ah, I know XP will always run my game of choice: Photoshop!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 02, 2007, 07:18:07 PM
Holy hell!  When'd you reply to this thread?!!  @o@

Wow, I'm slipping...
PSB (="Please stand by")  ^^'

*starts typing*

Added after 1 hours 27 minutes:



QuoteSo today I got a lot of the vector sketch done on that *nix pic...but I kinda hit the wall on it and got bored : | So now I must wait for my vector steam to return XD

(I need to run on a more reliable form of vector energy!)

Ever considered about switching to a wind-powered source of vector energy? ^__^

http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/11/26/super-powered-magnetic-wind-turbine-maglev/

QuoteI think that Mac may just come very soon

I actually wonder why Apple hasn't made a tablet Mac yet... : / Seems to be the one area where M$ has had been ahead of Apple artistically...

My assumption is that they've spent too many resources in the late 90's, early 21st trying to play catch up.  And once iPod/iTunes sales helped secure a stronghold, they had to redirect resources AGAIN to keep this profitable (hence the delay of Leopard for the iPhone).  Just an uneducated assumption, but why not?

In any event, I've always said that a TouchMac now would essentially be just an oversized iPhone, so why the heck not?  -.-;

QuoteThat's always the question But I guess it wouldn't hurt to Open sauce those graphics...

Roger that!  I think I'll go ahead with that.  ^__^
If you do have some time, though, I'd love to hear some feedback after I've posted them.  -v-

QuoteAh, I wasn't sure what you meant by the shading and base color part >///<

But I was doing it all along! That's kinda funny XD

But not in any way surprising!  You're clearly good at figuring things out on your own.  ^^

QuoteUseless things! The Goddess knowseth not useless things! Surly she can findeth a use for all things!

...................... ^^;

*C-chan logs this under Evidence #5182*

QuoteNot as difficult as Icelandic...from what I've been told...

Hmmmmm.... okay, I'll wager that!  ^v^

Let's go ask Gummuntu.  Â¯v¯

Quote*Casually* Yeah, I get hit over the head with metal rods, have stuff thrown at me...tis not usual at all for working with a New Jersey native, though...

*sighs*  Ahhhhhhh,... I miss when I was only a -4.... Those were the days.... ^__^

Quote(for my repeated New Jersey/Unix-sama jokes: -2...)

Ooooooooooops!  Spoke to soon.... ^__________________^

*prays*

QuoteYet I think brother C-Chan is mistaken. Surly a great Linux aficionado as thee shall be in greater favor with the Goddess than an XP evangelizer as I!

Right on queue.  ^^'

*invokes Evidence #5182*

Bella-dono,.... you're too cruel.  ;___;

*goes off to accept flagellation*

Quote*Hears Odd Couple music in the background*

Ah, a sitcom about two new roommates! One a dark, troubled shark fiend with a passion for sword fighting, the other a fine, feathery, back-from-the-dead system from the early 1960s! Coming next Fall!

Hear hear!  Now that's what I call "quality television"!  ^^

But wait,... aren't your tv writers on strike or something?  ''

QuoteI was thinking the exact thing! But I thought we determined the name awhile back...Lultics! XD

Oh sorry, you did.  ^.^;
Guess the name just,... "lulled" my memory to sleep, eh?  Eh?!  ^v^;

*laughs stupidly at own bad pun*

Quote*looks over at Unix-sama*

Hey....you always wanted a baby sister, right?

*gets lights knocked out*

*and several more points removed*

Oooooooooooh........  ;~:

*stops praying and slouches with resignation*

Requiescat in pace....  -.-

QuoteAh, I know XP will always run my game of choice: Photoshop!

Speaking of which,.... am I weird for never having budged from Photoshop 6.0?  I recently helped my friend install Photoshop CS2 on his Mac,........ but it just looked so darn unwieldly.  ^^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 02, 2007, 10:07:03 PM
QuoteEver considered about switching to a wind-powered source of vector energy? ^__^

http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/11/26/super-powered-magnetic-wind-turbine-maglev/

Aha! I've always thought wind energy was the best form of alternative energy!

Funny you should mention that, though, because I've always compared my inspiration to the wind. Artistically, I'm like a hang-glider standing on top of a mountain, and I must wait for a wind of inspiration to come! If it is a powerful one, I will majestically fly to the bottom...if it is a false one, I will spend some time in traction!

....Man, I think my inner-hippie just made an appearance...

QuoteMy assumption is that they've spent too many resources in the late 90's, early 21st trying to play catch up. And once iPod/iTunes sales helped secure a stronghold, they had to redirect resources AGAIN to keep this profitable (hence the delay of Leopard for the iPhone). Just an uneducated assumption, but why not?

Hmmm...I've sometimes heard that the iPod went a long way to saving Apple...

QuoteRoger that! I think I'll go ahead with that. ^__^
If you do have some time, though, I'd love to hear some feedback after I've posted them. -v-

Sure thing!

QuoteBut not in any way surprising! You're clearly good at figuring things out on your own. ^^

Yes, I'm pretty good at that ;)

Quote...................... ^^;

*C-chan logs this under Evidence #5182*

..................Okay....?

QuoteOoooooooooops! Spoke to soon.... ^__________________^

*prays*

I still don't know what's up with that...I never make any Windows-tans and redwood forest n' rainy weather jokes (Pacific northwest), or Multics or DEC-tan chowder jokes (Massachusetts).

Something gets me about the greatest OS of all time originating from Jersey :P

QuoteHear hear! Now that's what I call "quality television"! ^^

But wait,... aren't your tv writers on strike or something? ''

*drops picket sign*

...No...

QuoteOooooooooooh........ ;~:

*stops praying and slouches with resignation*

Requiescat in pace.... -.-

.....Wassat..........?

*goes to wikipedia*

O________O

*gulp*

QuoteSpeaking of which,.... am I weird for never having budged from Photoshop 6.0? I recently helped my friend install Photoshop CS2 on his Mac,........ but it just looked so darn unwieldly. ^^;

I've used 5.0 and CS2....5.0 is sooooo much better!

Added after a bit:



Just a rough vector sketch. I still need to decorate the tree, add shading, and make a background....
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on December 03, 2007, 10:41:25 PM
OOOH UNIX FAMILY CHRISTMAS PIC!

Sorry if anyone wanted a festive explosion, it's far too early for me to start my Christmas styled explosions, and I'm tired right now so all you get is this really happy face.

^.^

Hmmm.

*Looks to his left*
*Looks to his right*
*Looks behind, above, and below him*
*whispers*
Yeah, Unix-tan would be a bit of a fun-spoiler at a christmas party...


*resumes normal tone*

Puppy-linux-chan is just soooo adorable...

And who is that little pink cutie on the tree..Is it bliss-tan? Looks like her..

Awesome Pics of Ubuntu-tan as well

*Thumbs up*

QuoteEver considered about switching to a wind-powered source of vector energy? ^__^

Wind is good. There's also Coal, Electricity and Darkmatter.
Though darkmatter processing is still a  New Technology. There are few accidents..But the few that do happen are often quite explosive...How much you ask?
I've got a scale...
10 MEGAC-CHANS WORTH OF EXPLOSIVE ENERGY.

So yeah, you'd best stick to wind ^-^;


Oh...And you didn't hear that little Unix-sama remark from me...

*Dissapears into the shadows*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 04, 2007, 07:49:21 PM


This is how far I've gotten...

I alllllllmost want to put a certain OS X sister in there (I'm not saying why...but she will be hangin' with IRIX-tan)...as a sort of joke toward OS X's Unix heritage, plus it could certainly add to the family tension ;) Any opinions?

QuoteOOOH UNIX FAMILY CHRISTMAS PIC!

Sorry if anyone wanted a festive explosion, it's far too early for me to start my Christmas styled explosions, and I'm tired right now so all you get is this really happy face.

^__^

Good 'nuf for me!

QuoteHmmm.

*Looks to his left*
*Looks to his right*
*Looks behind, above, and below him*
*whispers*
Yeah, Unix-tan would be a bit of a fun-spoiler at a christmas party...

Gahhh! I have no ideas what your standings were before, but I think it's safe to say you just lost -2 points on the Unix-sama-ism disciple scale :P

Quote*resumes normal tone*

Puppy-linux-chan is just soooo adorable...

And who is that little pink cutie on the tree..Is it bliss-tan? Looks like her..

Awesome Pics of Ubuntu-tan as well

*Thumbs up*

That's what Puppy-chan looks like when she's not out camping *looks at C-Chan*
Yeah, that's Bliss-tan. I can't believe I did it all on the computer, too!
And I'm glad you like Ubuntu-tan!

QuoteWind is good. There's also Coal, Electricity and Darkmatter.
Though darkmatter processing is still a New Technology. There are few accidents..But the few that do happen are often quite explosive...How much you ask?
I've got a scale...
10 MEGAC-CHANS WORTH OF EXPLOSIVE ENERGY.

So yeah, you'd best stick to wind ^-^;


Oh...And you didn't hear that little Unix-sama remark from me...

*Dissapears into the shadows*

Ahahah!! I saw you put that lil' NT remark in there!

*If UnixWare-tan was here right now...*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 04, 2007, 10:15:43 PM
What the?  @@

I swear that post ended with "I've used 5.0 and CS2....5.0 is sooooo much better! " last I saw it.  @@'

Alrighty then,... I've got my work cut out it seems.  -v-

*starts typing*

Added after 23 minutes:

QuoteAha! I've always thought wind energy was the best form of alternative energy!

For me, it's that wireless "free" energy that Tesla was working on, and scared the hell out of many an industrialist.  ^^

QuoteFunny you should mention that, though, because I've always compared my inspiration to the wind. Artistically, I'm like a hang-glider standing on top of a mountain, and I must wait for a wind of inspiration to come! If it is a powerful one, I will majestically fly to the bottom...if it is a false one, I will spend some time in traction!

....Man, I think my inner-hippie just made an appearance...

Well you're lucky then.  ^^
Cause since I'm no artist, my inspiration always feels comparable to being an Amazon Marketplace merchant fulfilling an order (yeah, used to do that for a while).  If it's a powerful one, I will majestically throw in free Tracking service.  If it's a false one, I curse the loss of my profit margin via Amazon's monster cut and overpriced shipping fees.  Hardly romantic, I know.... T___T'

QuoteI still don't know what's up with that...I never make any Windows-tans and redwood forest n' rainy weather jokes (Pacific northwest), or Multics or DEC-tan chowder jokes (Massachusetts).

Something gets me about the greatest OS of all time originating from Jersey :P

How about the one about Macintoshes, pies, and "All-American"?  ^^

*laughs at own stupid joke*

Quote.....Wassat..........?

*goes to wikipedia*

O________O

*gulp*

Hey now, that was different before too...''
What did you say then,..... was it something fair and foul, or foul and fair?  ^.^

QuoteI've used 5.0 and CS2....5.0 is sooooo much better!

In much the same way as the Classic Windows look is pretty snappy and easy to work with.  Not much for looks, but even then themes could be changed around a bit to something nicer.

QuoteJust a rough vector sketch. I still need to decorate the tree, add shading, and make a background....

*SWOONAGE*

....Well, I know you made a newer one, so I'll hold till that one.  ^.^

QuoteSorry if anyone wanted a festive explosion, it's far too early for me to start my Christmas styled explosions,

Ah yeah, that reminds me....

I have to order more green-colored fireworks.  ^^;

Quoteand I'm tired right now so all you get is this really happy face.

^__^

Ooooooooh,... dude,... you know I copyrighted that, right?  ^^
So yeah,... like,... should be more like this:  ^.^

^__^©2007 C-chan Extortion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BWAHAHAHA!!!  ^V^

QuoteThere are few accidents..But the few that do happen are often quite explosive...How much you ask?
I've got a scale...
10 MEGAC-CHANS WORTH OF EXPLOSIVE ENERGY.

Bah!  That's old news.  ^__^
My researchers and I just broke the GIGAC-CHAN barrier last Wednesday.  ^v^

*pats Techno in the back*

Put you'll get there eventually, Kitsune-san.  Don't give up!  Fight-o!!!  ^V^

QuoteGahhh! I have no ideas what your standings were before, but I think it's safe to say you just lost -2 points on the Unix-sama-ism disciple scale :P

<____<

....

>____>

......

*quickly switches Techno's ratings book with his own*

Fufufufu..... ^____^
Sorry Kitsune-san,... but your sacrifice shall not be in vain!  ^-^

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.

*curiously opens ratings book*

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^0^

*gets dragged away by UNIX MPs*

QuoteThat's what Puppy-chan looks like when she's not out camping *looks at C-Chan*

Watcha lookin' at me for, missy?  ^-^
You said "survivalist" Puppy-chan, and I just couldn't help but think... "Ryoga Cosplay"!  ^V^

[melodramatically]  Ahhhhh!!!  I feel like such a victim.  Â¯0¯\

QuoteYeah, that's Bliss-tan. I can't believe I did it all on the computer, too!
And I'm glad you like Ubuntu-tan!

Hoh,... well I still have to analyze thd drawing, so won't go into detail just yet.  But I do remember the original had PCLOS-sama, so it was kinda surprising to see Bliss-tan instead.  But it was still a very appropriate choice given her relationship with UNIX-tans, so I definitely like it too. ^___^

In any event, the picture itself is HUGE in scope and will take some time to analyze, so I'll be back for that.  Don't anyone go away!  ^-^

*trots off to finish other business*

Added after 1 hours 44 minutes:

*phew*  Okay, that took a while.... ^^'

In any event, I know you're still not done yet, so I'll try to be brief AND broad as well since I know that vector is like sculpting,... the image improves progressively as you correct, readjust and rethink elements.  ^^

UNIX-sama:  I will say this,... you know how to vary a woman's clothing.  ^___^
Face is perfect, clothing and draping is excellent, hands are good, and legs are what a sight!  ^v^

*self-flagellates for disrespectful comments*

Don't forget to revisit the wheelchair later to break up all the grey.  Also, the UNIX Rod could be a little bit thinner, and end a little lower than Slackware-tan's chin (otherwise, it looks like the Goddess is propping her up).

Slackware-tan:  Still looks like a suck-up.  Would be cute to have her hold on to her pipe with that hand -- Sherlock Holmes style.... ^__^

Linux-sama:  Awwwwwwwww yeah, she's lookign beautiful in color.  ^v^

*drools*

Face is serene and spot-on, clothing is Oscar-night quality, Angelic Tux prop is adorable, legs are,... gimme.  ^__^
There is a color light show going on, though, so don't forget to shade the back of her hair in red, green, blue, etc.  ^____^

IRIX-san:  I see she's still fairly roughly vector-sketched, so I reckon you're still thinking up elements of her design.  Still, it's looking great and futuristic so far, and indeed she'd probably have that almost Haruhi-like obsession with putting on some unique hair-style each day (here, quintuple pigtails it seems).  

The light show, though, does not seem to go well with white, so hope you're planning to transpose this on a darker background.  ^.^

Bliss-tan:  This would be your first Gus-san fanart, so congratulations are in order!  ^___^

*clap clap clap*

Cute as a button, small and pink,.. nuff said. ^__^
Funny how you and I also envision Virus-tans and not being entirely full height (at least not always).  I picture everyone (except Viru-sama herself) as being rather pint-sized.

SCO-tan:  Bratty,... but also kinda, sorta reminds me of hacchan for some odd reason that's, perhaps, not altogether inappropriate.  ^.^
Drapery is very good here too, although her left leg needs a little bit more curvature.

Solaris-sama:  Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous,... and mucho kudos to the elaborate necklace and the elegant dress that's to die for.  ^__^
On the other hand,... the whole appearance just screams:  "Shower ME, not that damn penguin woman, with attention!".  ^v^

Puppy-chan:  Aha!  So THAT'S her default look.  ^__^
My only reference was your old pic with her and AROS-chan, and an old sketch of her with hacchan, so I had no idea I chose the wrong-colored blonde hair, or that she has a red bow instead of a blue scrunchie holding up her ponytail.  Sorry.  ^^;

But the rest I guess I got okay, and certainly we're talking WAY different clothing scenarios.  ^____^

Cute as a button here too and excellent job with the difficulty draping here as that's not an easy position to work with.  The body for the most part is ready for shading, except for her left arm and leg which still need some adjustment.  The width of her right shoulder could be contracted just a little bit further (just like you did with Linux-sama and Solaris-sama) just so it has that angle shot appearance.

Tree:  phenomenal job with the detail thus far.  ^__^
See if maybe you can use a Pattern Fill or two to add a prickly pine needle effect.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on December 05, 2007, 01:08:14 PM
QuoteOoooooooh,... dude,... you know I copyrighted that, right? ^^
So yeah,... like,... should be more like this: ^.^

^__^©2007 C-chan Extortion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BWAHAHAHA!!! ^V^

Gyaah! I didn't notice that..But now...WITNESS THE AWESOME POWER OF THE EDIT BUTTON!

Heheheh.. ^.^

Quote
<____<

....

>____>

......

*quickly switches Techno's ratings book with his own*

Fufufufu..... ^____^
Sorry Kitsune-san,... but your sacrifice shall not be in vain! ^-^
I wouldn't do that C-chan..

Let's start at 0

I use windows -10
I've never used Linux or Unix -10
That last little remark I made about Unix-sama -2
Overall -22
-_- I feel so ashamed..

Warning: It's now time for Techno's daily bad pun.
Hmm....Bliss-tan...Someone must've convinced her that the tree runs windows..*rimshot*
-End-

QuoteAlso, the UNIX Rod could be a little bit thinner, and end a little lower than Slackware-tan's chin (otherwise, it looks like the Goddess is propping her up).

Hahaha. Y'know, I hadn't really noticed that until now..But it does..

Anyway, I love what Irix-tan is doing with her hands. Colorful ^.^

Hmmmm, whenever I look at this pic "Totally Scrooged, Holiday Broadcasting" From Gex 3 comes to mind.

That song fits a unix family christmas so well.

(Yes I have the MP3 if anyone wants it just ask. I also have the complete soundtracks to Gex 2 enter the gecko and Gex 3)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 05, 2007, 03:38:12 PM
QuoteWell you're lucky then. ^^
Cause since I'm no artist, my inspiration always feels comparable to being an Amazon Marketplace merchant fulfilling an order (yeah, used to do that for a while). If it's a powerful one, I will majestically throw in free Tracking service. If it's a false one, I curse the loss of my profit margin via Amazon's monster cut and overpriced shipping fees. Hardly romantic, I know.... T___T'

Oh come on now...there are people who've done a lot less than you that I've considered artists. You are an artist!

QuoteHow about the one about Macintoshes, pies, and "All-American"? ^^

*laughs at own stupid joke*

Ha. Ha. Ha.  ;018

No, them Apples make me think of progressive-thinking Californians, trying to make the world a better place....hehee...

QuoteHey now, that was different before too...''
What did you say then,..... was it something fair and foul, or foul and fair? ^.^

No, you see, I'm far to vain about my posts. When I came back to post that pic, I felt what I originally posted lacked a certain...."zing!"

Ooooooooh,... dude,... you know I copyrighted that, right? ^^
So yeah,... like,... should be more like this: ^.^

Quote^__^©2007 C-chan Extortion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BWAHAHAHA!!! ^V^

XD (put a copyright on that!)

QuoteWatcha lookin' at me for, missy? ^-^
You said "survivalist" Puppy-chan, and I just couldn't help but think... "Ryoga Cosplay"! ^V^

[melodramatically] Ahhhhh!!! I feel like such a victim. ¯0¯\

I'm looking at you cause I never thought I'd see a survivalist Puppy-chan!
I have to start blurting out other random proper nouns and and adjectives and see what comes of it :P

QuoteHoh,... well I still have to analyze thd drawing, so won't go into detail just yet. But I do remember the original had PCLOS-sama, so it was kinda surprising to see Bliss-tan instead. But it was still a very appropriate choice given her relationship with UNIX-tans, so I definitely like it too. ^___^

I thought it was too blue with PCLOS-san....

Still debating whether or not an OS X should make an appearance, though...

QuoteUNIX-sama: I will say this,... you know how to vary a woman's clothing. ^___^
Face is perfect, clothing and draping is excellent, hands are good, and legs are what a sight! ^v^

*self-flagellates for disrespectful comments*

Don't forget to revisit the wheelchair later to break up all the grey. Also, the UNIX Rod could be a little bit thinner, and end a little lower than Slackware-tan's chin (otherwise, it looks like the Goddess is propping her up).

O________O

You just made a comment on Unix-sama's legs, instead of how simple she looks, or how she's more effective than correct!

*phones rings*

*answers*

*hangs up*

Yeah, that was the Unix family caterer...they want me to let you know they're having a roast ham for their holiday dinner!

But yeah, I've fixed the rod and I'll work on the chair a bit...

QuoteSlackware-tan: Still looks like a suck-up. Would be cute to have her hold on to her pipe with that hand -- Sherlock Holmes style.... ^__^

Yes, I was thinking of doing so...

QuoteLinux-sama: Awwwwwwwww yeah, she's lookign beautiful in color. ^v^

*drools*

Face is serene and spot-on, clothing is Oscar-night quality, Angelic Tux prop is adorable, legs are,... gimme. ^__^
There is a color light show going on, though, so don't forget to shade the back of her hair in red, green, blue, etc. ^____^

I was trying to figure out how to do some kind of interesting lighting...

QuoteIRIX-san: I see she's still fairly roughly vector-sketched, so I reckon you're still thinking up elements of her design. Still, it's looking great and futuristic so far, and indeed she'd probably have that almost Haruhi-like obsession with putting on some unique hair-style each day (here, quintuple pigtails it seems).

The light show, though, does not seem to go well with white, so hope you're planning to transpose this on a darker background. ^.^

I dunno what's with her hair, either....XD
and I want to do a full background on this...

QuoteBliss-tan: This would be your first Gus-san fanart, so congratulations are in order! ^___^

*clap clap clap*

Cute as a button, small and pink,.. nuff said. ^__^
Funny how you and I also envision Virus-tans and not being entirely full height (at least not always). I picture everyone (except Viru-sama herself) as being rather pint-sized.

Yeah, she wants to be the angel topping the tree :P

QuoteSCO-tan: Bratty,... but also kinda, sorta reminds me of hacchan for some odd reason that's, perhaps, not altogether inappropriate. ^.^
Drapery is very good here too, although her left leg needs a little bit more curvature.

Did you just insinuate....?

;026

QuoteSolaris-sama: Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous,... and mucho kudos to the elaborate necklace and the elegant dress that's to die for. ^__^
On the other hand,... the whole appearance just screams: "Shower ME, not that damn penguin woman, with attention!". ^v^

She could be in just about any pose and you'd assume that, eh?

Not that it's incorrect...I think she goes though life thinking that...

QuotePuppy-chan: Aha! So THAT'S her default look. ^__^
My only reference was your old pic with her and AROS-chan, and an old sketch of her with hacchan, so I had no idea I chose the wrong-colored blonde hair, or that she has a red bow instead of a blue scrunchie holding up her ponytail. Sorry. ^^;

But the rest I guess I got okay, and certainly we're talking WAY different clothing scenarios. ^____

Nah, this is just her winter wear. I make her hair a bit more yellow, however...

QuoteTree: phenomenal job with the detail thus far. ^__^
See if maybe you can use a Pattern Fill or two to add a prickly pine needle effect. ^.^

Yeah, I have to work on the tree a bit more...

QuoteLet's start at 0

I use windows -10
I've never used Linux or Unix -10
That last little remark I made about Unix-sama -2
Overall -22
-_- I feel so ashamed..

Warning: It's now time for Techno's daily bad pun.
Hmm....Bliss-tan...Someone must've convinced her that the tree runs windows..*rimshot*
-End-

Brother Techno hath forgoteth his awesomely pro-Linux signature! That shall be worthy of a few points!

And as for that pun...It's funny and all...but...Bliss is kinda a Unix virus...;)

If you replaced Bliss with just about any other Viru-tan, you'd have a classic! :D

QuoteAnyway, I love what Irix-tan is doing with her hands. Colorful ^.^

Hmmmm, whenever I look at this pic "Totally Scrooged, Holiday Broadcasting" From Gex 3 comes to mind.

That song fits a unix family christmas so well.

(Yes I have the MP3 if anyone wants it just ask. I also have the complete soundtracks to Gex 2 enter the gecko and Gex 3)

I'm unfamiliar with the song your talking about :(

But yeah, I was a bit inspired with IRIX-tan by a recent TSO concert I went to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Orchestra

They play a lot of awesome Christmas songs, and put on one of the most incredible light shows ever!

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on December 05, 2007, 05:25:17 PM
Great job on that Xmas picture so far! I've got a few things to say...

1. Slackware-tan looks really cool with her hair down!

2. I've wondered if SCO-tan is permanently confined to crutches.

3. I especially like IRIX-tan and her crazy lightshows! :D

4. If you are going to add in one of the OSX-tans, may I suggest adding in Panther-tan? Or a Jaguar-tan would be good too because you haven't drawn either of them yet. But then again, either Leopard-tan or Rhapsody-tan would probably seem like the best candidate of the OSX-tans for the picture because Leopard-tan would have the best appreciation for IRIX-tan's crazy lightshows and Rhapsody-tan hands out bottles of apple cider... or eggnog! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on December 05, 2007, 08:42:04 PM
*squints at Bella* say.. where did you say you were from again?  My buddy went to a concert of theirs recently...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 07, 2007, 01:57:25 AM
QuoteGyaah! I didn't notice that..But now...WITNESS THE AWESOME POWER OF THE EDIT BUTTON!

Heheheh.. ^.^

Whoooooooops!!!  Sorry dude, got that one patented too.  ^___^
See....

^.^©2007 C-chan Patent Troll Not at All Funded by Micro$oft Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

QuoteI wouldn't do that C-chan..

Let's start at 0

I use windows -10
I've never used Linux or Unix -10
That last little remark I made about Unix-sama -2
Overall -22
-_- I feel so ashamed..

Oh sure,... nowwwwwwwwwwwww he warns me...... -v-;
*gets prepped for hot-iron flagellations*

QuoteWarning: It's now time for Techno's daily bad pun.
Hmm....Bliss-tan...Someone must've convinced her that the tree runs windows..*rimshot*
-End-

Harharhar..... ^^;
You do realize that Bliss-tan is a *Nix virus, right?  ^.^;

Quote(Yes I have the MP3 if anyone wants it just ask. I also have the complete soundtracks to Gex 2 enter the gecko and Gex 3)

Nope,... I'm a bonified OGG pig now.  OGG files forever!!  ^v^

I've also taken a liking to that Magnatune store advertised above every once in a while.  If I love FOSS software, it's only natural I should support free music.  ^____^

QuoteOh come on now...there are people who've done a lot less than you that I've considered artists. You are an artist!

I suppose it's a matter of semantics.  ^^
By artist I mean "professional artist" or at least someone who does it as their primary passion. That's why I've given myself the replacement title of "Numismatist who happens to be good at Inkscape", if only because my passions really do lie elsewhere.  In terms of the creative realm, I'm a lot more interested in creating stories and such, rather than art for the sake of it -- and perhaps one fo the reasons I feel so unproductive is because I've done so much of the latter but not the former.  

Besides, I reckon too that if I were a real artist, I would be a lot more protective of my source material and would most certainly not divulge my secrets in a tutorial.  But not having to worry about this undercutting my livelihood gives me the freedom to do crazy things like that,... if anything, it's the only thing I can hope for as a legacy.  After all, one-shot drawings are easily forgotten, but knowledge is forever.  -.-

QuoteXD (put a copyright on that!)

Nah, you're safe.  You've probably realized by now that the C-chan only does VERTICAL faces....

^____^
-____-
^____~
T____T
@____@

QuoteI'm looking at you cause I never thought I'd see a survivalist Puppy-chan!
I have to start blurting out other random proper nouns and and adjectives and see what comes of it :P

Over the weekend, I did a quick sketch of PilotOS-tan that I think could make for a good "slapshot" (my new term for a very fast one-shot drawing).  I plan to try out some new shading effects for her too, but for the most part it's a great way to debut this historically-important OS-tan.  ^.^

QuoteStill debating whether or not an OS X should make an appearance, though...

In my honest opinion,... unless it's my beloved Pu-chan,......... I think we're good for now.  ^6

QuoteYeah, that was the Unix family caterer...they want me to let you know they're having a roast ham for their holiday dinner!

*sigh*  Again..... -v-;

*ears flop down*
*prepares to be taken away by UNIX MPs*

QuoteI was trying to figure out how to do some kind of interesting lighting...

Well, you're already a master of unique white lighting effects, so I know it won't be a problem for you to create multi-colored highlights.  Essentially, different hair sections will have different colored hues in their highlighted areas.

QuoteDid you just insinuate....?

Hoe?  ^^;

QuoteBrother Techno hath forgoteth his awesomely pro-Linux signature! That shall be worthy of a few points!

Oh trust me,.... he's already in good standing as it is since he has my 12 points... ^^;

QuoteBut yeah, I was a bit inspired with IRIX-tan by a recent TSO concert I went to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Orchestra

They play a lot of awesome Christmas songs, and put on one of the most incredible light shows ever!

Speaking of which, I just released my first free random SVG art (which I'll refer to as my "Arte Libre" series) in the Download section, and it just so happens to be something you might be interested in:


http://ostan-collections.net/downloads.php?view=detail&id=105

It was done very quickly, so don't expect an absolutely faithful recreation.  Still, it might give you some ideas for making IRIX-tan's eyecandy a lot like your concert, especially since you can change the colors of those gradients.  

I divided it up into 3 different layers, though, since all the Blur and special effects usage is quite memory intensive.  In order to work on one layer, you may need to switch off the other two to avoid any slowdowns.  This is why I can't wait for Inkscape 0.46 and the new Cairo engine that comes with it.  Because Blurring effects were just recently introduced in 0.45, the existing engine is woefully inadequate to handle all the complicated algorithms required, and this really shows here.

QuoteIf you are going to add in one of the OSX-tans, may I suggest adding in Panther-tan? Or a Jaguar-tan would be good too because you haven't drawn either of them yet. But then again, either Leopard-tan or Rhapsody-tan would probably seem like the best candidate of the OSX-tans for the picture because Leopard-tan would have the best appreciation for IRIX-tan's crazy lightshows and Rhapsody-tan hands out bottles of apple cider... or eggnog!

I stand corrected,... an OSX-tan wouldn't hurt.  ^^

*Prays for the Perpetually-Persuasive Power of PU to Prevail*

Quote*squints at Bella* say.. where did you say you were from again? My buddy went to a concert of theirs recently...

In the US state where you're required to "Live Free or Die".  Oh, and its neighbor and rival state looks like the same state did a 180 clockwise flip.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on December 07, 2007, 02:07:09 AM
QuoteIn the US state where you're required to "Live Free or Die". Oh, and its neighbor and rival state looks like the same state did a 180 clockwise flip.
180 CLOCKWISE? WHAT!?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 07, 2007, 04:20:49 PM
Quote*squints at Bella* say.. where did you say you were from again? My buddy went to a concert of theirs recently...

NH...

Quote1. Slackware-tan looks really cool with her hair down!

2. I've wondered if SCO-tan is permanently confined to crutches.

3. I especially like IRIX-tan and her crazy lightshows!

Yeah, I didn't know how it would turn out with her hair braided...glad you like her, though!

As for SCO, I think she'll need the crutches for a while....whether it's because of her injuries, or an ill-guided attempt to trump up sympathy, it open to interpretation ;)

IRIX-tan can put on a show, but one would tire of them after a while :P

Quote4. If you are going to add in one of the OSX-tans, may I suggest adding in Panther-tan? Or a Jaguar-tan would be good too because you haven't drawn either of them yet. But then again, either Leopard-tan or Rhapsody-tan would probably seem like the best candidate of the OSX-tans for the picture because Leopard-tan would have the best appreciation for IRIX-tan's crazy lightshows and Rhapsody-tan hands out bottles of apple cider... or eggnog!

I considered either Panther or Jaguar-tan, but honestly...I thought they might be a little to shy for the part (you'll see!)...Leopard-chan I also considered, seeing as Leopard is the first OSX to meet some Unix standard (I forget which one...), and therefor would be the closest to the Unixes. But in the end I went with our old, tried-and-true....Tiger-sama!

QuoteOh sure,... nowwwwwwwwwwwww he warns me...... -v-;
*gets prepped for hot-iron flagellations*

Nobody ever said being a Unix-sama-ist was going to be fun!

QuoteI've also taken a liking to that Magnatune store advertised above every once in a while. If I love FOSS software, it's only natural I should support free music. ^____^

Hmmm..I've been tempted to click on that link...

But I'm afraid it'd be a bunch of garage bands....XD

QuoteI suppose it's a matter of semantics. ^^
By artist I mean "professional artist" or at least someone who does it as their primary passion. That's why I've given myself the replacement title of "Numismatist who happens to be good at Inkscape", if only because my passions really do lie elsewhere. In terms of the creative realm, I'm a lot more interested in creating stories and such, rather than art for the sake of it -- and perhaps one fo the reasons I feel so unproductive is because I've done so much of the latter but not the former.

Besides, I reckon too that if I were a real artist, I would be a lot more protective of my source material and would most certainly not divulge my secrets in a tutorial. But not having to worry about this undercutting my livelihood gives me the freedom to do crazy things like that,... if anything, it's the only thing I can hope for as a legacy. After all, one-shot drawings are easily forgotten, but knowledge is forever. -.-

Hmmm....I suppose I probably wouldn't be here either if it was purely for the art of it. I think the backstories make up a huge part of our artistic community, and is arguably the most difficult part of character design. Probably why I don't do as many Distro-tans as I used to, I'm more interested in the older OS-tans...

QuoteNah, you're safe. You've probably realized by now that the C-chan only does VERTICAL faces....

I only do vertical faces when they suit the point, or when there's no horizontal equivalent, like O____o

QuoteOver the weekend, I did a quick sketch of PilotOS-tan that I think could make for a good "slapshot" (my new term for a very fast one-shot drawing). I plan to try out some new shading effects for her too, but for the most part it's a great way to debut this historically-important OS-tan. ^.^

I once did a PilotOS-tan drawing! But it wasn't that good and is old (May this year)....

Can't wait to see her, though!

Quote*sigh* Again..... -v-;

*ears flop down*
*prepares to be taken away by UNIX MPs*

*starts singing C-Chan roasting on an open fire*

But perhaps I can bribe the chefs and force em to serve FCL's hat instead of you...

QuoteSpeaking of which, I just released my first free random SVG art (which I'll refer to as my "Arte Libre" series) in the Download section, and it just so happens to be something you might be interested in:

Awesome!!!

When did you make that up?

QuoteIn the US state where you're required to "Live Free or Die". Oh, and its neighbor and rival state looks like the same state did a 180 clockwise flip.

...and more people I know have used Linux or own Macs than Vista....
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on December 08, 2007, 07:56:37 AM
Quote from: "Bella"But perhaps I can bribe the chefs and force em to serve FCL's hat instead of you...


Added after 9 hours 10 minutes:

In other news, both Ubuntu-sama and the Christmas picture are looking really good!  I've been meaning to comment on them for a long time.  ._.;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 08, 2007, 11:16:08 PM
OMG.

I think this just shortened my lifespan X_____X



And for the unadulteratedly HUUUUUUGE and no-captions version:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/holidaybetalarge.png

And I shan't even get into the freaky semi-crash-BSOD-that-K8 pulled out of whilst this pic was exporting O____________o

Added after 41 seconds:

And thanks, Siya! I didn't think FCL-tan could get any cuter, but here she does!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on December 08, 2007, 11:36:17 PM
OH MY GOD!

That looks awesome!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 09, 2007, 12:07:52 AM
Holey,... Moley,... Great Balls of Fire!!  @v@

*this is gonna need my hallmark placeholder swoonage*

PSB.....  ^^

*uber swoons*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on December 09, 2007, 12:16:02 AM
Lol, Tiger-tan FTW! ^o^
Definitely wasn't expecting that, yet just as definitely awesome!

I concur with Senpai! ^.^

Great job Bella-sama, I love it! You certainly picked up vector art really quickly. It probably help that you were very artistically gifted beforehand ^-^

Some of my favorite s were the little angel tux, and Bliss-tan. Kawaii ^v^

Wonderful job, Bella-sama. Defiantly becoming one of my desktops. Not only that, but you will be the first person who's not Senpai, whose artwork makes it to my "preferred" desktops folder (meaning they show up more often. ^__^

Though, since when is 1021 x 1024 huge? That's only like 37.8148148% of my screen! ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on December 09, 2007, 12:20:06 AM
ZOMG! That is uber-awesome!!

And you got all that done in just a few days after posting up your last progress on that picture!

But now I feel ashamed of myself. It takes at least 3 days for me to finish up each of the ZS special pages I'm working on and there's like no chance of me finishing it up before the 25th like I was hoping :(

And I see you added in Tiger-tan rockin' out on the guitar, which also goes nicely with IRIX-tan's light show! (Hey, the rock n' roll musicians can hire her to the light shows at their performances!) I also see Tinfoil Hat-tan using her electric force field and there's a mysterious girl next to her who seems oblivious to TFH-tan (I'm curious. Who is she?)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 09, 2007, 02:58:29 PM
Thanks everyone! I'm glad you guys like it!  ;010

QuoteSome of my favorite s were the little angel tux, and Bliss-tan. Kawaii ^v^

Hehee...I can just see Linux-sama shooing Bliss-chan away to put the real angel on the tree ;)

QuoteWonderful job, Bella-sama. Defiantly becoming one of my desktops. Not only that, but you will be the first person who's not Senpai, whose artwork makes it to my "preferred" desktops folder (meaning they show up more often. ^__^

Awesome :)

QuoteThough, since when is 1021 x 1024 huge? That's only like 37.8148148% of my screen! ^.^

Since it just about crashed my computer :P Either that, or it was my BSOD screensaver making an appearance....

Quote
ZOMG! That is uber-awesome!!

And you got all that done in just a few days after posting up your last progress on that picture!

But now I feel ashamed of myself. It takes at least 3 days for me to finish up each of the ZS special pages I'm working on and there's like no chance of me finishing it up before the 25th like I was hoping

Actually, the hardest part was working with the blurring and stuff...I worked on it a bit every day and spent more time on the weekends.

I think the part where I gain the most efficiency is though not doing much soft-shading, and using a lot of object>clip and boolean operations for the shading...

I think that old mini-tutorial (with 3.1-san, is I am not mistaken) that C-Chan made is seriously underrated ;)

QuoteAnd I see you added in Tiger-tan rockin' out on the guitar, which also goes nicely with IRIX-tan's light show! (Hey, the rock n' roll musicians can hire her to the light shows at their performances!) I also see Tinfoil Hat-tan using her electric force field and there's a mysterious girl next to her who seems oblivious to TFH-tan (I'm curious. Who is she?)

Next to TFH-tan is ArchLinux-tan. I made it a cross between Juzo-kun's and my own.

BeOS-tan aside, somehow I always thought ArchLinux-tan would be a bit like Yuki Nagato, at least in personality...That's why seem seems so...uninterested ;)

And a closeup of Tiger-tan and co.

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 11, 2007, 12:31:57 PM
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Before I gave my EeePC-chan to those kids, I accidentally deleted my response-in-progress to this thread!!!!!  NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ^0^

*grovels on floor and starts banging head in frustration*

I'm sorry, Bella-san.... I doth sucketh...  I promise a response will go out tonight, no matter what.....  ;-;

Added after 17 hours 48 minutes:

Oh,.. did I say I "promised"...? ^^

I meant,... I "propose" that a response would go out yesterday evening.  ^____^;

Didn't quite happen, so,.... better late than never.  ^^;

*types*

Added after 2 hours 33 minutes:

[sorry, a lot of these responses I'm typing from memory.... ;__; )

QuoteAs for SCO, I think she'll need the crutches for a while....whether it's because of her injuries, or an ill-guided attempt to trump up sympathy, it open to interpretation

Hmmm,... good question.... Guess we'll wait for the Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaambulance to arrive, and we can ask them.  `v'

QuoteIRIX-tan can put on a show, but one would tire of them after a while :P

Given how drastically IRIX usage has dropped, I wouldn't be surprised if IRIX-san hasn't changed her lightshows since the late 90's.  ^^;

QuoteI considered either Panther or Jaguar-tan, but honestly...I thought they might be a little to shy for the part (you'll see!)...Leopard-chan I also considered, seeing as Leopard is the first OSX to meet some Unix standard (I forget which one...), and therefor would be the closest to the Unixes. But in the end I went with our old, tried-and-true....Tiger-sama!

YAY!  Tiger-sama!  Good choice, good choice.
Still, Pu-chan would've been a great choice too,... just imagine, she'd look as natural with an electrical guitar as Mikuru is with an AK-47.  -v-

QuoteHmmm..I've been tempted to click on that link...

But I'm afraid it'd be a bunch of garage bands....XD

I understand, since that's also the same concern I had.  ^^
But still, you'd be surprised at the production value of some of these songs -- really impressive for free music, and I certainly hope they expand further.  ^___^

Besides, it's always good if you can click on ad links every once in a while (at least the FOSS ones), since they help pay for the site.  ^__~

QuoteI only do vertical faces when they suit the point, or when there's no horizontal equivalent, like O____o

8(

QuoteI once did a PilotOS-tan drawing! But it wasn't that good and is old (May this year)....

Can't wait to see her, though!

Wow, I don't remember seeing her.  'v'

I'm not sure if my design will look anywhere near close, but I'd still like to see your drawing some time.  ^^

QuoteAwesome!!!

When did you make that up?

That very evening when I saw your picture of the TransSiberian Concert.  Did it in about half-an-hour, although near the end it slowed down too much to be workable (which is why I had to break the image up in layers).  I'm just counting the days till 0.46, and hoping it really renders blur effects as fast as I hope it will.  ^____^

Before I add more Arte Libre SVGs, though, I do believe I still have a Pattern Fill tutorial to complete.  ^^;

Quote...and more people I know have used Linux or own Macs than Vista....

It's like I went down the rabbit hole!  @v@

QuoteIn other news, both Ubuntu-sama and the Christmas picture are looking really good! I've been meaning to comment on them for a long time. ._.;

Tsk tsk tsk,... Siya-san's response time is slow.  Then again,... he gets a lot more artwork done, so I'm jealous.... ^.^

Speaking of which,... I was just wondering that FCL-tan would look perfect for an avatar.  ^____^

....

.....

*nudge nudge*  ^_________________________^

QuoteOMG.

I think this just shortened my lifespan X_____X

Certainly shortened mine!  XvX



QuoteAnd I shan't even get into the freaky semi-crash-BSOD-that-K8 pulled out of whilst this pic was exporting O____________o

It looks the part.  Definitely can't wait until 0.46 is released.  ^___^

QuoteWonderful job, Bella-sama. Defiantly becoming one of my desktops. Not only that, but you will be the first person who's not Senpai, whose artwork makes it to my "preferred" desktops folder (meaning they show up more often. ^__^

SECONDED!!!  ^V^

*Export to desktop*

QuoteAnd you got all that done in just a few days after posting up your last progress on that picture!

I do have to point out that the production time was definitely very short for such an explosively powerful image!  ^v^

QuoteHehee...I can just see Linux-sama shooing Bliss-chan away to put the real  angel on the tree

Beastly thing.... Shoo!  SHOO!

QuoteSince it just about crashed my computer :P Either that, or it was my BSOD screensaver making an appearance....

My own primary machine can generally take exports of up to 2000 px width without much complaint.  Past that, however, it gets exponentially slower for some reason.  But again,... has to do with the outdated engine.  In Cairo, thou can seeketh thy salvation.  ^___^

QuoteActually, the hardest part was working with the blurring and stuff...I worked on it a bit every day and spent more time on the weekends.

I think the part where I gain the most efficiency is though not doing much soft-shading, and using a lot of object>clip and boolean operations for the shading...

I think that old mini-tutorial (with 3.1-san, is I am not mistaken) that C-Chan made is seriously underrated

*squeal* ^___^
That sure does make an old, dilapidated pig feel useful.... ^-^
Lately I've been doing that myself if I can help it,... placing the flat shaded objects first, then blurring them later if needed.  And in others, like my latest Puppy-chan, I just downright flat shade the characters and blur whatever needs to be blurred (e.g., clouds).

Admittedly, the mini-tutorial is still applicable for 100% flat-shaded characters, but I myself have stopped using that particular method.  ^^

QuoteNext to TFH-tan is ArchLinux-tan. I made it a cross between Juzo-kun's and my own.

Aa sou,... I did have some trouble identifying ArchLinux-tan and Tinfoil Hat-tan, but that was a very nice touch.  Will say more later.  ^^

QuoteAnd a closeup of Tiger-tan and co.

Holy smokes!  That lightshow looks familiar!  ^v^

In any event, time for my LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG overdue review of your latest and greatest masterpiece.  ^___^
Note that I'm assuming it's complete, so prepare thyself!  ^o^


And that's about all I have to add to that.  ^^
Sorry it took days/months/years to post these comments.  -.-;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 11, 2007, 09:29:16 PM
QuoteYAY! Tiger-sama! Good choice, good choice.
Still, Pu-chan would've been a great choice too,... just imagine, she'd look as natural with an electrical guitar as Mikuru is with an AK-47. -v-

Puma-chan with a electric guitar...?
Mikuru with an AK-47...?

Must. Draw. Puma-chan. With. Automatic. Weapon.

QuoteI understand, since that's also the same concern I had. ^^
But still, you'd be surprised at the production value of some of these songs -- really impressive for free music, and I certainly hope they expand further. ^___^

Heehee....

The last foray into free music I was subjected to was drunken neighbors on their patio with no ear for...well...singing in key XD

Quote8(


Bah, I like O____O better!

QuoteWow, I don't remember seeing her. 'v'

I'm not sure if my design will look anywhere near close, but I'd still like to see your drawing some time. ^^

Maybe I'll post it. But as I said, it's ancient by my standards :P

I made her kinda quiet and stoic looking, wearing a pilot's outfit (leather jacket, cap with goggles), and short-ish brunette hair tied back into a ponytail...

If my memory serves right...

QuoteThat very evening when I saw your picture of the TransSiberian Concert. Did it in about half-an-hour, although near the end it slowed down too much to be workable (which is why I had to break the image up in layers). I'm just counting the days till 0.46, and hoping it really renders blur effects as fast as I hope it will. ^____^

Before I add more Arte Libre SVGs, though, I do believe I still have a Pattern Fill tutorial to complete. ^^;

At least it didn't take much time! Thanks, BTW, it really helped out quite a bit!

QuoteIt's like I went down the rabbit hole! @v@

Yup, that's the general feeling around here :P

QuoteSpeaking of which,... I was just wondering that FCL-tan would look perfect for an avatar. ^____^

....

.....

*nudge nudge* ^_________________________^

*nudges from other side*

Hey....I hope we don't make him motion-sick....

QuoteIt looks the part. Definitely can't wait until 0.46 is released. ^___^

Teehee...but really, it was quite freaky. Took me back to my Win98 days!

I guess Windows XP is like a wild animal that's been tamed; It may behave mannerly and docile most of the time, but it's still a Windows underneath. Never think it's 100% tamed XD

QuoteSECONDED!!! ^V^

*Export to desktop*

Thanks :D

QuoteAdmittedly, the mini-tutorial is still applicable for 100% flat-shaded characters, but I myself have stopped using that particular method. ^^

Yeah, I noticed on the Puppy-chan pic....

QuoteUNIX-sama: She was already great before, so no surprise here (other than perhaps a little more higlights). The chair looks infinitely better and same for the rod which is now far removed from Slack-tan's chin. And the sparkly reflection on it is a nice touch) ^^

The Goddess shall lookith great in vector sketch or finished work! Without exception! ^_^

QuoteSlackware-tan: Now she looks like Slack-tan. ^___^
She can use a little pink highlight in the top of her head.

Linux-sama: Oooh! Her dress looks far more radiant than before! Very impressive, and definitely draws out the gorgeous drapery even further. ^__^

I do see some light blue in her hair, but I think it's still too light to realistically reflect the colored light behind her. More cyan towards the back of her hair and left bang, and some red/pink at the top of her right bang, and maybe some lime green splashed in the middle would probably work.

IRIX-sama: This applies to her especially, since the light sources are literally right in her face. ^^
If I have a little time, I can probably try drawing what I mean.

Bliss-tan: No surprises here, still cute as ever. ^__^
However, I'm not sure if that yellow light needs to be in front of or behind her. If in front, consider adding a white ring within the yellow flare, to give that super-luminiscent look that you mastered so perfectly with the cyan orb. If behind her, she'll need her, she'll need strong yellow highlights outlining the rim of her body.

Regardless, her right wing can use a splash of cyan.

Ah, I'm being damned lazy right now :P Maybe I'll just do a bit of touchup in PS.....

Oh yeah, and a sketch for gOS-tan that's been kicking around for a while...



I gave her a youthful, trendy look as gOS is more commercial than most distros. The sleeves and stocking-thingies are a nod to Mac OS X-tan, as gOS's GUI is a bit Mac-like. I think the color scheme will be very green. I might color her with a darker skintone, as a nod to gOS's Ubuntan heritage, plus I always like to see some diversity :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 11, 2007, 10:37:13 PM
SWOONAGE!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

*gets floored*

I take it you tried out gOS already, which is why you know your on the verge of drawing complete, unbridled win!  ^-^

Anyway, know you wrote a lot, but have a few things to do so will be just posting the lighting suggestions I made earlier.  You don't have to do them, since you're image is already quite detailed -- but maybe it'll come in handy sometime....

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on December 12, 2007, 12:01:24 AM
gOS is win!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on December 12, 2007, 11:51:03 PM
@v@

Oh my....


That is....

AWESOME!!

Too much for words..

^____^  (_x4)

Surely you can't have a copyright on that C-Chan.

gOS-tan is cute too ^-^


Oh, and Remember what I said about a certain MP3 that would fit this?

Well here. http://ostan-collections.net/downloads.php?view=detail&id=107

Sorry C-chan, I don't have it in an OGG format. Will this do?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 13, 2007, 09:21:05 PM
QuoteI take it you tried out gOS already, which is why you know your on the verge of drawing complete, unbridled win! ^-^

Nope, not yet :P

Still having fun with Ubuntu (ZOMG I figured out how to un-install stuff! Yay!)

QuoteAnyway, know you wrote a lot, but have a few things to do so will be just posting the lighting suggestions I made earlier. You don't have to do them, since you're image is already quite detailed -- but maybe it'll come in handy sometime....

Like I said before, I might take the lazy way out and PS it...

QuoteThat is....

AWESOME!!

Too much for words..

^____^ (_x4)

Surely you can't have a copyright on that C-Chan.

Oh yeah, I'm sure he does. He's more proprietary than M$, IBM, and The SCO Group combined O___O

Anyhoo, thanks! Think of this picture as my gift to the forum this holiday season ;)

QuoteOh, and Remember what I said about a certain MP3 that would fit this?

Well here. http://ostan-collections.net/downloads.php?view=detail&id=107

Sorry C-chan, I don't have it in an OGG format. Will this do?

I took a listen...yeah, that does fit a bit :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 14, 2007, 11:45:59 PM
QuoteToo much for words..

^____^ (_x4)

Surely you can't have a copyright on that C-Chan.

Up to x9999999999999, so pony up d00d!  ^v^

*expects to be showered by tidal wave of royalty fees*  ^___________^

QuoteOh, and Remember what I said about a certain MP3 that would fit this?

Well here. http://ostan-collections.net/downloads.php?view=detail&id=107

Sorry C-chan, I don't have it in an OGG format. Will this do?

Of course.  ^^
I only said I was a strong and firm supporter of OGG,... otherwise, I'd whither and DIE if I didn't have the ability to play MP3's too.  ^.^
(A lot of my favorite net radios use it)

Yeah, the song is dynamite for that scene!!  ^v^

*imagines Unix-tans and Linux-tans grudgingly marching around a pole*  

QuoteNope, not yet :P

Still having fun with Ubuntu (ZOMG I figured out how to un-install stuff! Yay!)

Through Synaptic, I hope?  ^^'

Yeah, it was hard for me to figure that out with SUSE Linux,. but easy as pie with Xubuntu and the incredible, edible Synaptic, bless its hearts.  ^V^

*stifles tear*

QuoteLike I said before, I might take the lazy way out and PS it...

Ehhh, just forget about it.  It's not really a big thing anyway -- just consider it an extension of my Inkscape tutorial.  -v-

BTW, want the source?  It's just slabs of color over a link to your picture so didn't think you'd want it, but maybe you do?

QuoteOh yeah, I'm sure he does. He's more proprietary than M$, IBM, and The SCO Group combined O___O

Very good,... nothing less from the person who can read VMS-sama so well!  ^v^

*taps foot impatiently, awaiting tidal wave of royalties.  -.-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 15, 2007, 12:45:49 PM
QuoteThrough Synaptic, I hope? ^^'

Yeah, it was hard for me to figure that out with SUSE Linux,. but easy as pie with Xubuntu and the incredible, edible Synaptic, bless its hearts. ^V^

*stifles tear*

I dunno >//////<

It was the thing that said "add/remove programs" in the menu...

QuoteEhhh, just forget about it. It's not really a big thing anyway -- just consider it an extension of my Inkscape tutorial. -v-

BTW, want the source? It's just slabs of color over a link to your picture so didn't think you'd want it, but maybe you do?

Sure, I guess...if it's not much trouble...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 18, 2007, 12:30:35 AM
QuoteI dunno >//////<

It was the thing that said "add/remove programs" in the menu...

Hmmmm,... it's possible it could be Synaptic.  Then again, i also recall there was another packager besides Synaptic and Aptitude that had lots of nice pictures, but really wasn't very good.  ^-^;

Oh well,..... in any event, now that you know that, you're free to install/uninstall stuff in gOS as well!  ^v^

Added after 1 minutes:

QuoteSure, I guess...if it's not much trouble...

GAAAH!!  >v<

Technically-speaking, it's no trouble at all.  ^^'
In reality, though, it's in my powered-off desktop PC.  ^____^;
[I'm typing this from Eee-chan]

No problem, I'll just send it to you later.  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 18, 2007, 08:25:13 PM
Okay, got it.  ^_____^

Make sure to extract both files to the same folder.

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 18, 2007, 10:57:28 PM
Thanks! I'll have to try that out.

Now for what I drew while I should have been working on my comic:



What the hell? Late 60's Multics-sama! Where did she come from?!

You wouldn't believe how quickly I got to this point...like, three and a half hours tops. Must have been because I had a great sketch to begin with that's been in the works for quite a while. And there's a sorta easter egg...although I dunno if I should leave it in the finished work. But I think it kinda adds to her sorceress look.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 18, 2007, 11:01:26 PM
Like FREAKIN SWOONAGE~!!!!!!!!!  @o@

*with last bit of consciousness, zeroes in on the nape of her neck for possible Easter Egg*

....

*looses consciousness*

*swoons HARD*  @v@
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on December 19, 2007, 01:02:51 PM
O___O
o___o
-____-
o____o
O____O
O------O
O---v---O
ï½·ï¾€â"â"â"â"â"â"(゚∀゚)â"â"â"â"â"â" !!!!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 21, 2007, 11:24:27 PM
QuoteLike FREAKIN SWOONAGE~!!!!!!!!! @o@

QuoteO___O
o___o
-____-
o____o
O____O
O------O
O---v---O
ï½·ï¾€â"â"â"â"â"â"(゚∀゚)â"â"â"â"â"â" !!!!!

...So I take it you guys like Multics-sama, no? ;)

Anyhoo, here's an alpha-ish version of the pic...I'm pretty happy with it now, but feel free to point out anything. All I have to do is shade the chair and add a background (I somehow want to add a grandfather clock...long story)...



And a closeup of her head and neck



BTW, that easter egg of sorts is that Multics logo tattoo...I didn't know how it would work out, but I think is adds to the "sorceress" look. I made her feathers black tipped as female snowy owls often have scalloping, and I thought pure white might look a bit too innocent...she may look elegant, but trust me, in battle she's about as dainty as an army tank :P

And I've gotten an idea for what could be one of the most tragic characters of OS yore; CTSS (that's Compatible Time-Sharing System)-san...gone, and quite forgotten.

(I checked...she's not even listed in the Annex thread!)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on December 23, 2007, 02:30:00 PM
FUX
I WASTED MY "KITA"!!!
I need to spare them next time...can't use them on a first excerpt like that...will get repetitive...
*constrains self*
I shall be as Odysseus, who rode the storm listening to the song of the Sirens, bound to the mast! I shalt see, but I shall not KITA!

...Ki....ki...ki...ki-NO! AAGH THIS IS TOO MUCH!!!!! *runs off with massive nosebleed*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 23, 2007, 07:28:38 PM
Thanks! I take it you like her...?

Quote*runs off with massive nosebleed*

*hands Nejin a bunch of tissues*

Now you surely see why she has legions upon legions of Multicians whom worship her :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 25, 2007, 11:54:28 PM
Quote...So I take it you guys like Multics-sama, no?

Anyhoo, here's an alpha-ish version of the pic...I'm pretty happy with it now, but feel free to point out anything. All I have to do is shade the chair and add a background (I somehow want to add a grandfather clock...long story)...

Holy hell!  The Great Grandmother is so drippingly beautiful, I can tell why UNIX-sama has a complex.  ^^'
The problem is that my comparison to her as a kind of "Cleopatra" is not altogether inaccurate (if anything, it's a bit lacking).  ^^;

I'm afraid at this point in the game I really can't contribute anything in the way of comments and suggestions, as just the shear detail of the folds in her dress leave me in A-W-E.  (and I imagine this is what passes for her as "casual" wear.... ^^;)
Her wings too are also done with great care,... it actually pains me to recall the fate that awaits them (since as you say, this picture is "taken" in the 60's).

I guess when it's time to apply shading to the couch, I'll be on you like a Hollywood Lighting Director.  ^^'

QuoteBTW, that easter egg of sorts is that Multics logo tattoo...I didn't know how it would work out, but I think is adds to the "sorceress" look. I made her feathers black tipped as female snowy owls often have scalloping, and I thought pure white might look a bit too innocent...she may look elegant, but trust me, in battle she's about as dainty as an army tank :P

Hey now, I kinda-sorta got it right (even though I was swooning at the time I pointed it out), so like,.... don't I get a present or something?  ^_____^

Excellent call on the wings, btw.  ^.^
Indeed,... for the mother of the Great Mother, one can't expect her to be some lazy aristocrat sitting around on her royal laurels all day.  No ma'am, that woman's a biter, and she bites H-A-R-D.  ^v^

Even with only a portion of her power in her later [pre-resurrection] years, she should be rather tough no?

QuoteAnd I've gotten an idea for what could be one of the most tragic characters of OS yore; CTSS (that's Compatible Time-Sharing System)-san...gone, and quite forgotten.

(I checked...she's not even listed in the Annex thread!)

Oh no, actually she was in the Annex at one point,... but was removed just to enhance the extra tragedy.  ^__________^

fufufu....

Just kidding,... nope, the legendary Great Great Grandmother is fair game. ^^
I may have come across her name at some point,... but in my young and foolish braing I confused her with CTOS-tan (a much later OS-tan, who is actually a Binteji Renmei member... ^.^).

Sadly, I also concur that CTSS-tan would qualify as a Deceased-tan.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 26, 2007, 09:20:16 PM
QuoteHoly hell! The Great Grandmother is so drippingly beautiful, I can tell why UNIX-sama has a complex. ^^'
The problem is that my comparison to her as a kind of "Cleopatra" is not altogether inaccurate (if anything, it's a bit lacking). ^^;

Yes, I tried to make her look a bit like Unix-sama (especially in the eyes and hair), but, yeah, like a ton prettier ;)

QuoteI'm afraid at this point in the game I really can't contribute anything in the way of comments and suggestions, as just the shear detail of the folds in her dress leave me in A-W-E. (and I imagine this is what passes for her as "casual" wear.... ^^

The folds I worked out 100% in the hand sketch phase. A lot of drawings I loose "steam" on and have to struggle through the vector sketch, but this one I couldn't wait to finish ;)

QuoteHer wings too are also done with great care,... it actually pains me to recall the fate that awaits them (since as you say, this picture is "taken" in the 60's).

Hmmm....just from what you've said before, wasn't she supposed to be missing one wing after the...."incident" : |
I dunno, when I do a drawing of an older Multics-sama she might just have a broken wing that never really recovered (I don't think she'd even be able to move it too well). Somehow I think she's been through enough (them Multicians have gotten to me).

And on a sort of curious note, when did she and Unix-sama get into that battle? I'm guessing sometime in the early/mid 70s...

QuoteI guess when it's time to apply shading to the couch, I'll be on you like a Hollywood Lighting Director. ^^'

Yeah, I've been working on the couch...

QuoteHey now, I kinda-sorta got it right (even though I was swooning at the time I pointed it out), so like,.... don't I get a present or something? ^_____^

Your gift was not being served as a Christmas ham :P

QuoteIndeed,... for the mother of the Great Mother, one can't expect her to be some lazy aristocrat sitting around on her royal laurels all day. No ma'am, that woman's a biter, and she bites H-A-R-D. ^v^

Speaking of which, I thought of an interesting, appropriate battle method for her. Multics introduced the concept of security rings, which as I understand a lot of OSs use today (wiki it, it's a hard concept to explain).

Anyhoo, I suppose Multics-sama could generate a powerful circular forcefield around (actually originating from) her, which could either work as a shield, or blast outward, knocking down any opponents too close to the "epicenter". So theoretically, she could take out attackers without even breaking a sweat ;)

I should mention, even before I had any concepts for a Multics-sama, I thought Unix-sama might have a similar (albeit much less exotic) form of forcefield manipulation, so I think all fits well.

Also, (among other) VMS also used "rings" quite early on. I dunno if VMS-sama quite has power of this caliber, perhaps she just mows down attackers around her with that clever of hers ;)

QuoteEven with only a portion of her power in her later [pre-resurrection] years, she should be rather tough no?

I think after loosing most of her "magical" powers, she would have had to use a lot of her own physical strength in fights, which couldn't have helped her much...it probably added to her downfall.

Currently, though she's alive, I think she's all but powerless. She's probably not even conscious for the most part...at least not until they make some kind of emulator for modern computers, or fire up an old Honeywell mainframe :P

QuoteOh no, actually she was in the Annex at one point,... but was removed just to enhance the extra tragedy. ^__________^

fufufu....

Just kidding,... nope, the legendary Great Great Grandmother is fair game. ^^

Hah.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 29, 2007, 01:29:07 PM
Ah, I know I'm quite busy with other stuff, but I think I came up with a great one-panel comic idea. One clue: Rhapsody-tan and NT-tan after an evening of drinking.

And it's going to be musical! 100 points to anyone who can what the song will be...a hint: Think Jimmy Buffet XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on December 29, 2007, 06:31:05 PM
Multics-sama's outfit looks absolutely amazing!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on December 30, 2007, 07:00:28 AM
I just looked at your latest pictures and they were absolutely awesome! I am just back from swooning over the Christmas scene.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 30, 2007, 11:02:14 AM
QuoteMultics-sama's outfit looks absolutely amazing!

Thanks! I gotta say some of your tips on fashion design, like being bold and mixing styles and such have helped me out ;010 I looked at pix of old victorian and French style of dress, and gave it my own flair...

QuoteI just looked at your latest pictures and they were absolutely awesome! I am just back from swooning over the Christmas scene.

I'm glad you like them! And as you can tell I've taken quite an interest in Unix-and-like-tans ;)
The Christmas scene just about took it out of me O____O But it was a lot of fun and I like the outcome of it.

Oh yeah, and I think it's finally finished...

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: zjhentohlauedy on December 30, 2007, 11:53:26 PM
Bella-san Sugoi!!!
I wish i could have enough patience to do anything worth showing! hehe
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on December 31, 2007, 12:08:18 AM
....
....

I am almost speechless from your latest picture! Multics-sama looks absolutely stunning and with such an elegant outfit and with such wonderful shading and attention to detail! (that must take the patience of a saint to do!) ;019
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on December 31, 2007, 02:00:15 AM
Don't mind me, just stopping by very quickly to swoon my proper respects.  ^___^

*SWOONS!!!*

.....

*slaps on raincheck to thread*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Gussy Keniji on December 31, 2007, 01:12:36 PM
Dood! This Multics-tan pic is simply god-tier! great detail, on the outfit background and Multics herself. You must really have alot of patience to do somethin as epic as this.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on January 01, 2008, 05:50:22 AM
O...okay. For reals this time.
Er. >.>
<.<
o__o
-__-
O_o
o_O
O_O
OvO
ï½·ï¾€â"â"â"â"â"â"(゚∀゚)â"â"â"â"â"â" !!!!![/size]
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 01, 2008, 04:30:11 PM
QuoteYes, I tried to make her look a bit like Unix-sama (especially in the eyes and hair), but, yeah, like a ton prettier

Just got a cool, albeit borderline-heretical idea for a drawing.....

.....

UNIX-sama's Multics-sama cosplay.  ^^;

QuoteThe folds I worked out 100% in the hand sketch phase. A lot of drawings I loose "steam" on and have to struggle through the vector sketch, but this one I couldn't wait to finish

The day i need commission work done on high-fabric drawings, can I count on you?  ^.^

QuoteHmmm....just from what you've said before, wasn't she supposed to be missing one wing after the...."incident" : |
I dunno, when I do a drawing of an older Multics-sama she might just have a broken wing that never really recovered (I don't think she'd even be able to move it too well). Somehow I think she's been through enough (them Multicians have gotten to me).

Agreed.  ^^
That description was just for melodrama, but either the damage wasn't as severe, or the wing was simply reattached after some VERY horrified servants found her in the sorry state after the battle.  Course, given the medical technology at the time, the best they could do was put it back on and perhaps restore a handful of nerve connections.

QuoteAnd on a sort of curious note, when did she and Unix-sama get into that battle? I'm guessing sometime in the early/mid 70s...

Correct.  UNIX-sama herself was born in the late 60's, so in between training and skirmishes some time had past to build her reputation as a real underdog.  ^__^

QuoteYour gift was not being served as a Christmas ham :P

GAH!!!!!!!  >v<

*collpases*

QuoteSpeaking of which, I thought of an interesting, appropriate battle method for her. Multics introduced the concept of security rings, which as I understand a lot of OSs use today (wiki it, it's a hard concept to explain).

Anyhoo, I suppose Multics-sama could generate a powerful circular forcefield around (actually originating from) her, which could either work as a shield, or blast outward, knocking down any opponents too close to the "epicenter". So theoretically, she could take out attackers without even breaking a sweat

I should mention, even before I had any concepts for a Multics-sama, I thought Unix-sama might have a similar (albeit much less exotic) form of forcefield manipulation, so I think all fits well.

I wholeheartedly support whatever would make her look cool and... "pyrotechnicy"....  ^___^

I had similar ideas for UNIX-sama, although mostly fire-based for whatever XYZ reasons I had at the time (probably to add a genetic connection to Solaris-sama and the BSDs).  

Don't get me wrong, though,... Inferno-chan is still queen of fire-based attacks. ^.^

QuoteAlso, (among other) VMS also used "rings" quite early on. I dunno if VMS-sama quite has power of this caliber, perhaps she just mows down attackers around her with that clever of hers

Physical attacks would be all but useless to someone like UNIX-sama, so clearly she has to have her own range of spell-based attacks if she can ever pose as a potential "match" to her.  Due to her upbringing, though, she much prefers to cross iron with iron -- this is why Linux-sama is her favorite adversary, as she too prefers the zen simplicty of her trusty spear (preferring to use "Openn Sourcery" for more constructive purposes).  ^___^

QuoteI think after loosing most of her "magical" powers, she would have had to use a lot of her own physical strength in fights, which couldn't have helped her much...it probably added to her downfall.

Correct.  ^____^

QuoteCurrently, though she's alive, I think she's all but powerless. She's probably not even conscious for the most part...at least not until they make some kind of emulator for modern computers, or fire up an old Honeywell mainframe :P

Correct x2!!  ^v^

QuoteAh, I know I'm quite busy with other stuff, but I think I came up with a great one-panel comic idea. One clue: Rhapsody-tan and NT-tan after an evening of drinking.

Oh wait,... you proposed that idea earlier, no?  ^___^

QuoteAnd it's going to be musical! 100 points to anyone who can what the song will be...a hint: Think Jimmy Buffet XD

A Buffet is something you eat at, no?    ^^;

QuoteThanks! I gotta say some of your tips on fashion design, like being bold and mixing styles and such have helped me out  I looked at pix of old victorian and French style of dress, and gave it my own flair...

*squeals with delight*  

Seems like your time here with us has been very helpful after all.  ^_____^

QuoteOh yeah, and I think it's finally finished...

Granted I'm also swooning from the old-fashioned "filtered" look you posted up in your gallery, the final is absolutely jaw-dropping!  ^V^

You already know how I feel about the Great Grandmother, but I love your work on the couch, the table, the drapery, the hellenic columns,.... even the plant!  Everything looks and blends harmoniously!!!  ^.^

QuoteDood! This Multics-tan pic is simply god-tier! great detail, on the outfit background and Multics herself. You must really have alot of patience to do somethin as epic as this.

Indeed.  Especially after the Nix Christmas pic, I have to wonder where she gets the stamina!  ^v^

Oh and yeah, that would be "doodette" also. ^___^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 01, 2008, 05:46:01 PM
QuoteBella-san Sugoi!!!
I wish i could have enough patience to do anything worth showing! hehe

Hey! Nice seein' you around ;hi Thanks!

Quote
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I am almost speechless from your latest picture! Multics-sama looks absolutely stunning and with such an elegant outfit and with such wonderful shading and attention to detail! (that must take the patience of a saint to do!)

QuoteDood! This Multics-tan pic is simply god-tier! great detail, on the outfit background and Multics herself. You must really have alot of patience to do somethin as epic as this.

To answer you guys, this was actually a relatively easy picture for me to finish. A lot of time, half-way though my vector sketch I'll wonder what the hell I'm doing, and either give up or come close to. With this drawing, I somehow avoided this; perfecting it took a bit of time, but I think it was a very strong concept and I was able to follow through. I'm glad you the results!

QuoteO...okay. For reals this time.
Er. >.>
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O_O
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I'm always happy to hear!

QuoteJust got a cool, albeit borderline-heretical idea for a drawing.....

.....

UNIX-sama's Multics-sama cosplay. ^^;

OMG. Put that in line of the pix I must someday draw along with my Puma-chan with an automatic weapon pic! I mean, I'll probably be smitted by Unix-sama soon anyhow, why not?

Oh yeah, and what about Slackware-chan cosplaying as Unix-sama along side Unix-sama cosplaying as Multics? (now that's a thought XD)

QuoteThe day i need commission work done on high-fabric drawings, can I count on you? ^.^

Sure, why not!

QuoteAgreed. ^^
That description was just for melodrama, but either the damage wasn't as severe, or the wing was simply reattached after some VERY horrified servants found her in the sorry state after the battle. Course, given the medical technology at the time, the best they could do was put it back on and perhaps restore a handful of nerve connections.

Either way...poor Multics-sama...though I can't say she didn't have it coming to her. She obviously made a terrible underestimation of her enemy.

I suppose if CTSS-san was still around (perhaps, as she lived until 73'), she would have been one of those helpers who found her -__- I almost want to think that.

QuoteI wholeheartedly support whatever would make her look cool and... "pyrotechnicy".... ^___^

I had similar ideas for UNIX-sama, although mostly fire-based for whatever XYZ reasons I had at the time (probably to add a genetic connection to Solaris-sama and the BSDs).

Don't get me wrong, though,... Inferno-chan is still queen of fire-based attacks. ^.^

Yeah, the idea for the ring forcefield just came to me after I read about the "rings" ;)

And Unix-sama having fire-based attacks is kinda interesting (Though maybe Unix-sama possesses a bit of a combination? Like she can control flames, rather than just cause blatant destruction?)

...and it would make for a good Inferno-chan explanation. It skips a generation :P

QuotePhysical attacks would be all but useless to someone like UNIX-sama, so clearly she has to have her own range of spell-based attacks if she can ever pose as a potential "match" to her. Due to her upbringing, though, she much prefers to cross iron with iron -- this is why Linux-sama is her favorite adversary, as she too prefers the zen simplicty of her trusty spear (preferring to use "Openn Sourcery" for more constructive purposes). ^___^

I think someone like VMS-sama's "magical" attacks might be more akin to the super-alchemy of FMA (IE, thought her learning to manipulate energy and objects around her); whereas Multics-sama and the Unixes possess more of a self-generated power. I've thought for a while this might fit...perhaps it's my rather State Militaristic-view of the DECs (I mean, like, minus the warmongering and mass destruction  ;013).

Though, yeah, I do agree she'd be more comfortable with using a sword. Never thought of why Linux-sama would have never used the powers she was born with (seems only logical she would have some powers, as the Unixes and Minix-sensei have such), but I think your right: She uses them for good, and would rather give her opponents a fair fight ;)

QuoteCorrect. ^____^

QuoteCorrect x2!! ^v^

Do I win a prize now?

Quote*squeals with delight*

Seems like your time here with us has been very helpful after all. ^_____^

For sure!

QuoteGranted I'm also swooning from the old-fashioned "filtered" look you posted up in your gallery, the final is absolutely jaw-dropping! ^V^

You already know how I feel about the Great Grandmother, but I love your work on the couch, the table, the drapery, the hellenic columns,.... even the plant! Everything looks and blends harmoniously!!! ^.^

Thanks! Yeah, the background I just sorta made up in an hour or so.

QuoteIndeed. Especially after the Nix Christmas pic, I have to wonder where she gets the stamina! ^v^

Oh and yeah, that would be "doodette" also. ^___^

Like I said before, I run on steam! Bwahwhaha!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on January 02, 2008, 07:57:44 PM
Awesome!  I never have the patience for good backgrounds.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 05, 2008, 12:37:04 AM
QuoteOMG. Put that in line of the pix I must someday draw along with my Puma-chan with an automatic weapon pic! I mean, I'll probably be smitted by Unix-sama soon anyhow, why not?

BWAHAHA!!!  Considering you've already drawn the Great Grandmother and the Great Great Grandmother of all Modern OSes, I take it you're not as fearful as used to be.  ^^'

That's bad you know,....
Now we have to find some way to pump you full of fear so we can keep you nothing more, nothing less than a Unix-sama worshipper!  `v'

*ponders*

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*switches on Fox News*

QuoteOh yeah, and what about Slackware-chan cosplaying as Unix-sama along side Unix-sama cosplaying as Multics? (now that's a thought XD)

*copy and paste comments about Multis-sama and CTSS-sama being around to help stop UNIX-sama from making mincemeat of her young doppleganger*  ^.^'

QuoteSure, why not!

Excellent.  ^v^

Cause you know I still need to make a dedicated Unix-sama portraiture.  ^^
14 months and counting, and no awe-inspiring picture of Unix-sama.  I think I have the skills now to do the proper lighting effects, but you're the undisputed Queen of Cloth.  ^___^

QuoteEither way...poor Multics-sama...though I can't say she didn't have it coming to her. She obviously made a terrible underestimation of her enemy.

I suppose if CTSS-san was still around (perhaps, as she lived until 73'), she would have been one of those helpers who found her -__- I almost want to think that.

Which does remind me... recent evidence brought to light, and also corraborated by my search here:

http://developers.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/09/23/1941257

Proves that CTSS-sama was resurrected, has the potential... at least in modern times... to help out her descendants from the shadows.  Then again, it would still be very sad since there's not really much she can do.  '___'

QuoteAnd Unix-sama having fire-based attacks is kinda interesting (Though maybe Unix-sama possesses a bit of a combination? Like she can control flames, rather than just cause blatant destruction?)

Oh right right, of course she'd have a variety of other spells (don't forget the one where she changes into an owl that I mentioned a long time ago.

I thought of fire a lot when envisioning how our characters would look like in a OS-tan themed MUGEN game.  I envisioned UNIX-sama to be like an end boss for certain characters, with two stages: one where she fights you "fairly" in her wheelchair (but with a lot of forcefield defenses), and two where the entire level is engulfed in flames, the music gets all "Fithos Lusec", and you have to fight a fast-moving, pissed-off version of her.

....

Hey, I'm allowed to dream no?  ^v^;

QuoteI think someone like VMS-sama's "magical" attacks might be more akin to the super-alchemy of FMA (IE, thought her learning to manipulate energy and objects around her); whereas Multics-sama and the Unixes possess more of a self-generated power. I've thought for a while this might fit...perhaps it's my rather State Militaristic-view of the DECs (I mean, like, minus the warmongering and mass destruction ).

Though, yeah, I do agree she'd be more comfortable with using a sword. Never thought of why Linux-sama would have never used the powers she was born with (seems only logical she would have some powers, as the Unixes and Minix-sensei have such), but I think your right: She uses them for good, and would rather give her opponents a fair fight

Yes, the way I see it, while a lot of variety exists within individuals, whole OS-tan "groups" harbor a unique ability and/or style on average.  The Unices employ what I nickname "Magitech", or an approach that combines heavy offensive magic usage alongside conventional military hardware and tactics (which, given the similarity with the pragmatic Unix philosophy, would likely be Russian based).  ^^

The Linuces employ "Open Sorcery" which is a new but very powerful field of magic that covers all uses, but is generally focused on defense, healing, building, scholarly endeavors, and personal empowerment (not unlike the Paladin skills from the Diablo II game).  Their followers are many and fervent, and yet when pushed into battle the Lincues prefer to fight themselves.  Not that this is a particular handicap, since their Open Sourcery turns each and everyone into a super warrior of sorts.  For a contemporary comparsion of what a Linux army would look like, imagine a charging horde of Jedi.  Or,... if you really have to because of the spears,... the Spartans from 300,... but with much greater strength, nonexistent bloodlust, and an adherence to historical accuracy. ^v^'

With a few additional exceptions, that's about as far as I got regarding group specific powers.  So yeah, by all means I think making the DECs specialize in alchemy (and for that matter geomancy) to compliment their superior swordsmanship is a great way to give them an identity.  ^___^

QuoteDo I win a prize now?

Yep!  ^v^
Here you go....

http://www.piercefuller.com/data/ctss-listings.zip?id=ctss
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on January 05, 2008, 09:40:21 AM
Quote from: "C-Chan"Oh right right, of course she'd have a variety of other spells (don't forget the one where she changes into an owl that I mentioned a long time ago.

I thought of fire a lot when envisioning how our characters would look like in a OS-tan themed MUGEN game. I envisioned UNIX-sama to be like an end boss for certain characters, with two stages: one where she fights you "fairly" in her wheelchair (but with a lot of forcefield defenses), and two where the entire level is engulfed in flames, the music gets all "Fithos Lusec", and you have to fight a fast-moving, pissed-off version of her.

....

Hey, I'm allowed to dream no? ^v^;

*Mischevious grin*

It's not just a dream..It's a possibility. After all, I am a noob MUGEN programer. If only I had the sprites I might could make something like that. Fufufu.

*Imagines Inu-T, Fchan-tan, Puma-chan, and Leopard-chan as MUGEN characters*
Heheheh..
 
But a pissed off Unix-sama? I don't think even Fchan-tan with her control over the horrors of /ah/ could beat that..

And while I'm on the topic..There could be an Os-tan Collections stage.

But should it use a pic of the actual forums here or should it be a japanese style house with all the members avatars/characters in it.
(In Thruosis's manga style)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 05, 2008, 11:50:28 AM
QuoteBWAHAHA!!! Considering you've already drawn the Great Grandmother and the Great Great Grandmother of all Modern OSes, I take it you're not as fearful as used to be. ^^'

That's bad you know,....
Now we have to find some way to pump you full of fear so we can keep you nothing more, nothing less than a Unix-sama worshipper! `v'

*ponders*

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*switches on Fox News*

XD

Is that...a political joke? :P

*Sighs*
Well, I've done it. I've couldn't help myself, I am too weak of will when it comes to an idea so freaking funny.



Yes, that's the Goddess cosplaying as Multics-sama. And that's Slackware-chan cosplaying as Unix-sama (and clearly having the time of her life!)
Well, I suppose the end times are near. At least for me. I gotta go now, as Unix-sama herself just showed up to kick my ass!

*leaves*

QuoteExcellent. ^v^

Cause you know I still need to make a dedicated Unix-sama portraiture. ^^
14 months and counting, and no awe-inspiring picture of Unix-sama. I think I have the skills now to do the proper lighting effects, but you're the undisputed Queen of Cloth. ^___^

*comes to, from ... kicking*

Humph.

*taps foot impatiently*

QuoteWhich does remind me... recent evidence brought to light, and also corraborated by my search here:

http://developers.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/09/23/1941257

Proves that CTSS-sama was resurrected, has the potential... at least in modern times... to help out her descendants from the shadows. Then again, it would still be very sad since there's not really much she can do. '___'

I wouldn't go as far to say she's resurrected...I don't think release of source code is enough to warrant this. Yes, I know we've assumed Multics-sama is alive now, but hopefully the Multicians can do as big as they talk and soon they'll have emulators made.
Source code being released is like saying, if you want to, bring this system back. But it still has to be seen if anyone has : /

QuoteOh right right, of course she'd have a variety of other spells (don't forget the one where she changes into an owl that I mentioned a long time ago.

I thought of fire a lot when envisioning how our characters would look like in a OS-tan themed MUGEN game. I envisioned UNIX-sama to be like an end boss for certain characters, with two stages: one where she fights you "fairly" in her wheelchair (but with a lot of forcefield defenses), and two where the entire level is engulfed in flames, the music gets all "Fithos Lusec", and you have to fight a fast-moving, pissed-off version of her.

....

Hey, I'm allowed to dream no? ^v^;

Oh thanks for mentioning this now...this info coulda helped me a minute ago! XD

(BTW, I got the...fast PO'd version of her for that drawing o___O)

QuoteYes, the way I see it, while a lot of variety exists within individuals, whole OS-tan "groups" harbor a unique ability and/or style on average. The Unices employ what I nickname "Magitech", or an approach that combines heavy offensive magic usage alongside conventional military hardware and tactics (which, given the similarity with the pragmatic Unix philosophy, would likely be Russian based). ^^

Woohoo! Russian!

Sounds like it would fit them...

QuoteThe Linuces employ "Open Sorcery" which is a new but very powerful field of magic that covers all uses, but is generally focused on defense, healing, building, scholarly endeavors, and personal empowerment (not unlike the Paladin skills from the Diablo II game). Their followers are many and fervent, and yet when pushed into battle the Lincues prefer to fight themselves. Not that this is a particular handicap, since their Open Sourcery turns each and everyone into a super warrior of sorts. For a contemporary comparsion of what a Linux army would look like, imagine a charging horde of Jedi. Or,... if you really have to because of the spears,... the Spartans from 300,... but with much greater strength, nonexistent bloodlust, and an adherence to historical accuracy. ^v^'

So, they're more of the "Make peace, not war" type ;)

QuoteWith a few additional exceptions, that's about as far as I got regarding group specific powers. So yeah, by all means I think making the DECs specialize in alchemy (and for that matter geomancy) to compliment their superior swordsmanship is a great way to give them an identity. ^___^

I should also note that alchemy is usually considered a learned skill, which would account for a lack of magical power with NT-san or any of her decedents ;)
The irony could be that perhaps the DEC's swordsmanship runs a bit deeper than their alchemy skills, as NT-san seems to be quite naturally apt to a blade...



QuoteYep! ^v^
Here you go....

http://www.piercefuller.com/data/ctss-listings.zip?id=ctss

Hey, what's this...?

*looks*

Oh, it's CTSS. I'll pass.  ;018

*I am so terrible, I know...*

*runs from thread wailing*
QuoteBut a pissed off Unix-sama? I don't think even Fchan-tan with her control over the horrors of /ah/ could beat that..

Yeah, as it says in the Book of Unix-sama-ism:

...And all the daemons of the underworld hath no fury as an vengeful Unix-sama...

QuoteAnd while I'm on the topic..There could be an Os-tan Collections stage.

But should it use a pic of the actual forums here or should it be a japanese style house with all the members avatars/characters in it.
(In Thruosis's manga style)

Hmmm....I'm not quite sure what you mean...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on January 05, 2008, 12:38:04 PM
Hahahaha! A funny idea becomes a funny picture! Slackware-tan is delighted to cosplay as Unix, but Unix is not so amused :D

That's right. I laughed. I confess that I do not follow Unix-sama-ism! ;006
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on January 05, 2008, 04:21:02 PM
Quote from: "Bella"*Sighs*
Well, I've done it. I've couldn't help myself, I am too weak of will when it comes to an idea so freaking funny.

Slackware-chan Cosplaying as Unix-sama, and Unix-sama herself as Multics-Tan? Just awesome! ^-^

Yeah "Bella" I remember her...She went out with a Bang. Quite literately..When the lightning suddenly struck her..

JK JK Hehe.

Quote from: "Bella"I should also note that alchemy is usually considered a learned skill, which would account for a lack of magical power with NT-san or any of her decedents  
The irony could be that perhaps the DEC's swordsmanship runs a bit deeper than their alchemy skills, as NT-san seems to be quite naturally apt to a blade...

NT-Sama is skilled at weilding a sword? ^-^ Perhaps some of this passed down to her daughter Inu-T (I have seen a pic on Inu-t with a sword).

Quote from: "Bella"Hmmm....I'm not quite sure what you mean...

The background animation for the stage.. It could be made of screenshots of this forum. Or it could have all the member's avatars in it.
Example: You bella, the purple haied girl. C-Chan the black pig. Me the purple haired fox-boy. Aurora's avatar, the blonde girl with the hat and wand. Capt. Brendan the Space Marine in the armor.

Now do you see?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 07, 2008, 03:47:35 PM
Y'all hold that thought,... will be right back.  ^^

Added after 2 hours:

Quote*Mischevious grin*

It's not just a dream..It's a possibility. After all, I am a noob MUGEN programer. If only I had the sprites I might could make something like that. Fufufu.

*Imagines Inu-T, Fchan-tan, Puma-chan, and Leopard-chan as MUGEN characters*
Heheheh..

Well okay,... I must admit that an animated, sprite-based Pu-chan interests me a lot.  Problem is I have zero time to work on so many animated frames of that calibre.  I won't promise what I can't deliver,... not after inundating myself with promises I can't deliver.

*nudges Bella-sama's pile of IOUs*

QuoteBut a pissed off Unix-sama? I don't think even Fchan-tan with her control over the horrors of /ah/ could beat that..

In fairnes,... my wayward imagination required that the fighting game matched character battle ratings rather than characters themselves.  So if, say, a Windows 95-tan or an OS/2-tan had a fighting rating of 6, the opposing player has the option of selecting another 6-rated fighter (e.g., Mac-tan), two 3-rated characters (e.g., ME-tan and Amiga-tan), or six 6-rated characters (e.g., QDOS, Apple II, AtariDOS, Commodore PET, ORIC, ZX Spectrum).  The idea is that the weaker the characters are, the more "swarming" is required to even the odds a little.  

Incidentally, UNIX-sama in her final incarnation would be like a 24 -- but no, she wouldn't be the strongest character!  (a la Final Fantasy, there'd be a super secret boss -- z/OS-tan -- who'd rate something like a 48; and, appearance-wise, would function a lot like the giantess character from the Melty Blood series).

QuoteAnd while I'm on the topic..There could be an Os-tan Collections stage.

But should it use a pic of the actual forums here or should it be a japanese style house with all the members avatars/characters in it.
(In Thruosis's manga style)

Well of course, it would be the house plus us in it! ^____^

Quote*Sighs*
Well, I've done it. I've couldn't help myself, I am too weak of will when it comes to an idea so freaking funny.

Yes, that's the Goddess cosplaying as Multics-sama. And that's Slackware-chan cosplaying as Unix-sama (and clearly having the time of her life!)
Well, I suppose the end times are near. At least for me. I gotta go now, as Unix-sama herself just showed up to kick my ass!

*leaves*

*SWOONS*

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Honestly, I think it looks remarkable on UNIX-sama.  Not sure why you'd fear having your ass kicked, when it's something of a real favor.  ^____^

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Oh wait,... right,... Slack-chan.  ^.^

She looks great too,... but,.... yeah, I'll cover for you.  ^^;

*starts flailing wildly, trying to distract the goddess*

Quote*comes to, from ... kicking*

Humph.

*taps foot impatiently*

You know I'm low to the ground, right?  So I'm gonna get dizzy staring at your foot doing that.  T__T

*nod nod nod nod nod nod nod nod nod nod no-*

*gets dizzy*  @___@

QuoteI wouldn't go as far to say she's resurrected...I don't think release of source code is enough to warrant this. Yes, I know we've assumed Multics-sama is alive now, but hopefully the Multicians can do as big as they talk and soon they'll have emulators made.
Source code being released is like saying, if you want to, bring this system back. But it still has to be seen if anyone has : /

Fufufu... I figured you'd say this,... which is why I'll toss it right back to you and touch upon something you commented about much much earlier.....

Or rather I'll just say it in two words....

Odyssey

and

Neptune

....

^_____^

Never underestimate a demented pig's search for optimum sap potential.  Sometimes being dead just doesn't cut it.  Which is why in my other thread's post, I mentioned something about perceptions of being "alive".  ^.^

QuoteOh thanks for mentioning this now...this info coulda helped me a minute ago! XD

(BTW, I got the...fast PO'd version of her for that drawing o___O)

You mean you wanted to draw yourself getting your ass-kicked by PO'd UNIX-sama?  @___@

....

Will you make your hair pink?  *v*

QuoteWoohoo! Russian!

Sounds like it would fit them...

Perhaps not always the nicest-looking things in the world, but cheap, efficient and reliable.  UNIX-sama isn't much of a sucker for change, so while the CIOST makes more advanced and advanced technology, the Nix arsenal evolves very slowly under a "if it ain't broke don't fix it" philosophy.  She would, however, focus on improving tactics AND winning by numerical superiority -- so if there's a new, advanced CIOST defense laser that can shoot down cruise missiles with ease, rather than waste on needless R&D she'd opt to saturate it with thrice as many missiles, modified slightly to maneuver in a way that would make them more difficult to target.  These would be accompanied by twice as many dummy missiles intermixed with the lot to confuse the targeting apparatus.  And that assuming she doesn't simultaneously order a ground-based operation too to capitalize on the distraction.

QuoteSo, they're more of the "Make peace, not war" type

The Open Sourcers philosophy is not conducive at all to war, since war is inherently secretive and treacherous in nature in many aspects.

The honest and open Linux-tans could never abide by the old and cruel adage:  "By way of deception thou shalt do war...".

QuoteI should also note that alchemy is usually considered a learned skill, which would account for a lack of magical power with NT-san or any of her decedents
The irony could be that perhaps the DEC's swordsmanship runs a bit deeper than their alchemy skills, as NT-san seems to be quite naturally apt to a blade...

Fufu... now we're getting into the realm of Jungian archetypes?  ^^
But yeah, that's an excellent interpretation... and love the picture too.  ^.^

QuoteHey, what's this...?

*looks*

Oh, it's CTSS. I'll pass.

*I am so terrible, I know...*

*runs from thread wailing*

*points accusingly*

See!  This is why the Great Great Grandmother can't get resurrected!  ^0^

*downloads source and cuddles up to it fondly*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 07, 2008, 07:11:06 PM
QuoteHahahaha! A funny idea becomes a funny picture! Slackware-tan is delighted to cosplay as Unix, but Unix is not so amused

That's right. I laughed. I confess that I do not follow Unix-sama-ism!

Thanks!

A Unix-sama-ist you may not be, but in using OS X I'm you pay some homage to the Goddess ;)

QuoteSlackware-chan Cosplaying as Unix-sama, and Unix-sama herself as Multics-Tan? Just awesome! ^-^

Yeah "Bella" I remember her...She went out with a Bang. Quite literately..When the lightning suddenly struck her..

JK JK Hehe.

Thanks for the eulogy XD

I'm glad you like the drawing!

QuoteNT-Sama is skilled at weilding a sword? ^-^ Perhaps some of this passed down to her daughter Inu-T (I have seen a pic on Inu-t with a sword).

Yeah, but I think Inu-T is too much of a sweetheart to be a real vicious warrior :P

Her mama, however, can be quite frightening when provoked O__O

QuoteThe background animation for the stage.. It could be made of screenshots of this forum. Or it could have all the member's avatars in it.
Example: You bella, the purple haied girl. C-Chan the black pig. Me the purple haired fox-boy. Aurora's avatar, the blonde girl with the hat and wand. Capt. Brendan the Space Marine in the armor.

Now do you see?

I think I know what you mean now :)

QuoteWell okay,... I must admit that an animated, sprite-based Pu-chan interests me a lot. Problem is I have zero time to work on so many animated frames of that calibre. I won't promise what I can't deliver,... not after inundating myself with promises I can't deliver.

*nudges Bella-sama's pile of IOUs*

C'mon, you don't owe me anything!

*except for maybe SAM-chan, perhaps an avatar...*

QuoteIn fairnes,... my wayward imagination required that the fighting game matched character battle ratings rather than characters themselves. So if, say, a Windows 95-tan or an OS/2-tan had a fighting rating of 6, the opposing player has the option of selecting another 6-rated fighter (e.g., Mac-tan), two 3-rated characters (e.g., ME-tan and Amiga-tan), or six 6-rated characters (e.g., QDOS, Apple II, AtariDOS, Commodore PET, ORIC, ZX Spectrum). The idea is that the weaker the characters are, the more "swarming" is required to even the odds a little.

*Imagines half the Vintage-tans battling 95-tan*

O_________________________o

QuoteIncidentally, UNIX-sama in her final incarnation would be like a 24 -- but no, she wouldn't be the strongest character! (a la Final Fantasy, there'd be a super secret boss -- z/OS-tan -- who'd rate something like a 48; and, appearance-wise, would function a lot like the giantess character from the Melty Blood series).

Awww, poor, deficient Unix-sama.

*runs like hell before something is thrown at me*

*Multics-sama! VMS-sama! Someone! Sanctuary! Sanctuary!*

QuoteHonestly, I think it looks remarkable on UNIX-sama. Not sure why you'd fear having your ass kicked, when it's something of a real favor. ^____^

.
.
.

Oh wait,... right,... Slack-chan. ^.^

She looks great too,... but,.... yeah, I'll cover for you. ^^;

*starts flailing wildly, trying to distract the goddess*

But she's so out of place :P

But yeah, I love the look on Slackware-chan's face. She's looks like such a...rabid fangirl XD

Tis a matter of when, not if, I'll vector sketch this.

QuoteYou know I'm low to the ground, right? So I'm gonna get dizzy staring at your foot doing that. T__T

*nod nod nod nod nod nod nod nod nod nod no-*

*gets dizzy* @___@

XD

QuoteFufufu... I figured you'd say this,... which is why I'll toss it right back to you and touch upon something you commented about much much earlier.....

Or rather I'll just say it in two words....

Odyssey

and

Neptune

....

^_____^

Never underestimate a demented pig's search for optimum sap potential. Sometimes being dead just doesn't cut it. Which is why in my other thread's post, I mentioned something about perceptions of being "alive". ^.^

Oooooh....I see what you mean...how could I've been blind to this!

*I see dead OS-tans*

^20 points to whoever gets that reference*

QuotePerhaps not always the nicest-looking things in the world, but cheap, efficient and reliable. UNIX-sama isn't much of a sucker for change, so while the CIOST makes more advanced and advanced technology, the Nix arsenal evolves very slowly under a "if it ain't broke don't fix it" philosophy. She would, however, focus on improving tactics AND winning by numerical superiority -- so if there's a new, advanced CIOST defense laser that can shoot down cruise missiles with ease, rather than waste on needless R&D she'd opt to saturate it with thrice as many missiles, modified slightly to maneuver in a way that would make them more difficult to target. These would be accompanied by twice as many dummy missiles intermixed with the lot to confuse the targeting apparatus. And that assuming she doesn't simultaneously order a ground-based operation too to capitalize on the distraction.

@___@ Hmmm...I don't know which group has the more interesting tactics, the CIOST or the Unixes....

This certainly puts a wrinkle in the phrase, "OS-wars"

QuoteThe Open Sourcers philosophy is not conducive at all to war, since war is inherently secretive and treacherous in nature in many aspects.

The honest and open Linux-tans could never abide by the old and cruel adage: "By way of deception thou shalt do war...".

I bet for some Linuxes door-to-door pamphleteering would be considered military action :P

QuoteFufu... now we're getting into the realm of Jungian archetypes? ^^
But yeah, that's an excellent interpretation... and love the picture too. ^.^

Yeah, I saw that pic in the gallery. I really like her outfit :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 08, 2008, 06:42:51 PM
Here's a part of the Binteji Renmei pic I'm working on:



That's right! Oric and Win2.0-chan! FYI, 2.0-chan is using Oric-chan as a snowball-shield. It'll make more sense when you see the rest of the picture ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 09, 2008, 01:22:30 AM
GYA!!!  2.0-chan looks cute-as-a-button, and ORIC-tan is quite,... glamorously tomboyish!  ^____^

I see I also have to respond a lot more stuff, including your stuff in the theories section,... for which, I shall conveniently swoon to stall for time.  ^v^

*CONVENIENTLY SWOONS!!!!!!!!!*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 11, 2008, 07:09:53 PM
Okay, here's the finished product! Amiga-san (find the easter egg), ZX Spectrum, Win2.0 and Oric-tan!



There's also a larger and snow-free pic in the gallery.

Honestly, not as difficult to finish as it may look. I found a very efficient way to shade that seems to have cut my time down somewhat.

However....I had one helluva time exporting it. It took a lot of time, and it WASN'T exporting certain paths (like the eyes). The bigger a pic I tried to export, the more paths missing. This was the biggest I could get it.

Background was done with the bitmap to vector tool (hey, it does sort of work well!). This is actually a hiking trail near here.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on January 11, 2008, 07:55:41 PM
Quote(find the easter egg)
Hey! It's January, and easter is in April! What are you thinking with!?

>.>
<.<
pff...ppfWAHAHAAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA >w<

Added after 35 seconds:

>.>
Oh and also,
/appreciation, yo.
*swoon*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 11, 2008, 10:29:01 PM
Well I kinda figure that the vectorized bitmap is going to be saturated with nodes, meaning that the file size (and hence the export time) increases exponentially in addition to the use of blurring.  Fortunately, Inkscape 0.46 is not long.  ^___^

I also love the snowless version more,... you can see my comments in your picture gallery regarding why.  ^.^

In the meantime........

GAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!  ^0^
BRILLIANT!!BRILLIANT!!BRILLIANT!!

2.0-chan preexistingly cute, ORIC-tan cool,....

But ZX Spectrum-tan is a great surprise here!!!!  
Even keeping with the oddball color matching, you've succeeded in making her look mature and,... shall I say it,... grandiose!  ^v^
It would be the greatest understatement of the decade to say I "dig her".  ^______^

But of course, much love has to be appropriated to Amiga-sama, who you've similarly captured with the kind of statuesque grace and girl-next-door beauty that's essentially her hallmark.  ^V^

BUT WAIT!!!  There's an easter egg hidden on her!!!!!!!  @v@

*salivates*

Wouldn't be DSL-kun hidden in there, now would it?  ^__^

*pretends to expect necklace*

*"accidentally" smothers self in bosom*

[lecherously]  WHOOOOOPS!!!!!  Let's try elsewhere.  ~^v^~

*"accidentally" slides down boot*

WHOOOOOOPS!!!  Guess I'll have to look up to ascertain how far I've fallen.  ~^__^~

*looks up*

Oh wait, socks are white here,... They're checkered in your other version.

*leaps up and smothers self in hair*

WHOOOOOOOOOOPS!!!!  Meant to inspect her earmuffs.  O-h w-e-l-l..... ~-v-~

*buries self in hair*

I'm tired,... I'll keep searching tomorrow morning.  G'night, y'all.  -v-

*snore*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on January 11, 2008, 11:29:46 PM
Very cute!

I too noticed that Amiga-tan's leggings were checkered in the other version. 0__0

Windows 2.0-tan is as adorable as ever, ORIC-tan looks so delightfully spunky and Spectrum-tan looks really fashionable even with the mismatched clothes! (But oh noez! Her hairties are the same color!)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on January 12, 2008, 07:04:28 AM
Hm...I'm seeing a tiny, tiny blue/green frame on that girl's chest that definitely doesn't seem to fit in.
Hard to see with this resolution, but could that be it?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 12, 2008, 02:42:51 PM
Quote>.>
Oh and also,
/appreciation, yo.
*swoon*

QuoteWell I kinda figure that the vectorized bitmap is going to be saturated with nodes, meaning that the file size (and hence the export time) increases exponentially in addition to the use of blurring. Fortunately, Inkscape 0.46 is not long. ^___^

I also love the snowless version more,... you can see my comments in your picture gallery regarding why. ^.^

In the meantime........

GAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!! ^0^
BRILLIANT!!BRILLIANT!!BRILLIANT!!

Thanks!

QuoteI too noticed that Amiga-tan's leggings were checkered in the other version. 0__0

Windows 2.0-tan is as adorable as ever, ORIC-tan looks so delightfully spunky and Spectrum-tan looks really fashionable even with the mismatched clothes! (But oh noez! Her hairties are the same color!)

Thank you! But I tried to make Spectrum-tan as fashion disaster-y as I could :P

*notices the un-checkered socks*

*facepalm*

Aw dammit, I didn't notice that! >__<
See, I told you that it wasn't exporting certain paths. I guess I was so busy making sure the the eyes were still there that the checkers slipped past me! I bet they're in the Bermuda Triangle of Inkscape artwork right now...

QuoteHm...I'm seeing a tiny, tiny blue/green frame on that girl's chest that definitely doesn't seem to fit in.
Hard to see with this resolution, but could that be it?

Yeah, I'd be in wallpaper resolution of Inkscape had let me export something that size without half the paths disappearing : |

But you're really close, Nejin...that's a necklace Amiga-tan is wearing. Maybe I'll have a few others take a guess at what exactly it is before I tell!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on January 16, 2008, 01:04:58 PM
Been viewing Bella's illustrations for about 3 pages in this thread and I have to say it's uber awesome from the holiday special illustration to gOS-tan to Unix-tan and slackware-tan cosplayto Multics-tan to the another Amiga illustration....

;015

ITS AMIGA-TAN!!!

She looks mature on that one but heck that really grabbed my interest.

Big thumbs up to Bella!  ;010  ;019

Quote from: "Bella"Must. Draw. Puma-chan. With. Automatic. Weapon.

youMust! :P

(p.s. I'm looking forward to the complete work of gOS-tan. Really excited to see her design in color since it'll be familliar to Mac OS/OSX-tan)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 16, 2008, 01:20:06 PM
I'm glad to hear you've been looking over my work and like it, Alfamille! Especially as I draw so many OS-tans of uncommon or little-known OSs...I feel as if I'm giving them a bit of publicity ;)

QuoteShe looks mature on that one but heck that really grabbed my interest.

Yeah, I figured she'd dress a bit more down to earth for wintertime...

Quote(p.s. I'm looking forward to the complete work of gOS-tan. Really excited to see her design in color since it'll be familliar to Mac OS/OSX-tan)

I wouldn't exactly say she'll be identical, but they will share a few things in common...but a lot more green.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 17, 2008, 10:01:02 AM
I should note that gOS 2.0 is A LOT MORE OSX-like than version 1.0.  Even the dock functions the same way.  ^____^'

http://thinkgos.com/
http://gosforums.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=34
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 17, 2008, 07:21:37 PM
^ darn, I wished I had waited to download gOS 2.0...

Anyhoo...



If you can guess what's in the background, a piece of cake you get!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 17, 2008, 10:13:21 PM
Quote^ darn, I wished I had waited to download gOS 2.0...

Dontcha worry, missy.  on January 25th... you can BUY yourself a machien with it for $399 USD.  ^_____________^

I'm thinking of doing so myself (from ZaReason, though), just because I'm curious how it's going to pan out.  ^__^



QuoteAnyhoo...

If you can guess what's in the background, a piece of cake you get!

Ah yeah, the background does give it some atmosphere!  (no pun intended)

Not much else to say here beyond what I said earlier, since all it really needed (regarding the characters) was shading in Panel 4 and the correction of SendMail-chan's name.

As for what's the background.... 'x'

.....

..........

....................

Let me take a wild guess.  ^___^

http://web.maynard.ma.us/
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 18, 2008, 04:39:59 PM
QuoteDontcha worry, missy. on January 25th... you can BUY yourself a machien with it for $399 USD. ^_____________^

I'm thinking of doing so myself (from ZaReason, though), just because I'm curious how it's going to pan out. ^__^

Wow, you're going to become our own UMPC aficionado!

I myself am more of an "XP/Ubuntu/virtualization and big-arse laptop" aficionado :P

QuoteLet me take a wild guess. ^___^

http://web.maynard.ma.us/

Woohoo! You got it right! It's the famous Maynard clocktower building (which I've read was quite leaky during rains).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 19, 2008, 10:07:04 PM


Just a quick pic I did of PR1MOS-tan. Done it about 2 or 2 and a half hours. I may upload the SVG file in case anyone wants a gander at how I did the shading ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 19, 2008, 10:26:19 PM
Is that upon request?  Cause yeah, I'd love to check it out.  ^^

She may be no VOS-sama, but the kid's got sleek.  ^.^

*checks age*

Oh wait, did I say 'kid'?  Sorry, I meant fine not-so-young lass!  ^___^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on January 20, 2008, 11:37:52 AM
Ooooooooh!  PR1MOS-tan looks awesome!  

Her clothes have very strong elements from the mid- to late 1700s, but a very modern/futuristic look.  If the late 1800s (Victorian) was closer to what you had in mind, I can see that too.  Several of the elements around in the 1700s were still used by then.  The low collar, though...very much late 1700s.  Sorry if I'm presuming too much about your inspirations, but she looks really cool, regardless.

I like the leggings/pants.  They help her look quite a bit more bad-ass.  Without them, she'd look too much like a "naughty" Disney princess.

I wonder.  Are her sleeves just sleeves, or is that one of those small sweaters/jackets that have been in fashion, recently?  Either way, it's a nice look.  Her pendant is a nice addition to break up the empty space around her neckline.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 20, 2008, 06:29:22 PM
QuoteIs that upon request? Cause yeah, I'd love to check it out. ^^

She may be no VOS-sama, but the kid's got sleek. ^.^

I put her in the SVG download section. Here's the link anyhow:

http://ostan-collections.net/downloads.php?view=detail&id=109

QuoteOoooooooh! PR1MOS-tan looks awesome!

Her clothes have very strong elements from the mid- to late 1700s, but a very modern/futuristic look. If the late 1800s (Victorian) was closer to what you had in mind, I can see that too. Several of the elements around in the 1700s were still used by then. The low collar, though...very much late 1700s. Sorry if I'm presuming too much about your inspirations, but she looks really cool, regardless.

I admit I had no exact time period in mind...but I did try to make it old fashioned with a 70s/80s-ish spin (as PR1MOS was most popular in the 70s and 80s)

Quotelike the leggings/pants. They help her look quite a bit more bad-ass. Without them, she'd look too much like a "naughty" Disney princess.

Thanks! I was thinking about giving her leg warmers, but I figured that may be too hokey for an OS-tan of her professionalism.  

QuoteI wonder. Are her sleeves just sleeves, or is that one of those small sweaters/jackets that have been in fashion, recently? Either way, it's a nice look. Her pendant is a nice addition to break up the empty space around her neckline.

I envisioned it as a small jacket. And I'm glad you like her necklace, sometimes the small touches can add to the drawing overall.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on January 21, 2008, 07:27:33 PM
Quoteput her in the SVG download section. Here's the link anyhow:

http://ostan-collections.net/downloads.php?view=detail&id=109

Download sections all quota'd out for this month, but I've updated my mirror (http://www.yui.interhosted.com/OSdl/svg/). Try there ^.^

Wonderful work, Bella-sama!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 21, 2008, 07:33:34 PM
Thank you Tsubashi!

I appreciate you putting it on the mirror. I wondered why I couldn't download anything... :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 21, 2008, 10:18:39 PM
AHA, there we go!!!!!!!  Come to Piggy, my deary!  ^v^

*download download download*

Added after 2 hours 42 minutes:

*still trying to hide shame*

This is really a finely crafted young woman, the likes of which I've not seen in a long time.  ^____^
PRIMOS-sama's eyes, for example, are glossy and exquisite when looked up close.  ^.^

But still trying to figure out what you've done differently with the shading.  Did you by any chance,..... use Path Insets?  @v@

(CTRL+( or CTRL+) to expand?)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 22, 2008, 02:58:52 PM
^ I'm using good ol' object>clip>set for a lot of the shading. First I trace out a pattern following the lines of the folds, lower the opacity, and clip...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 22, 2008, 03:24:29 PM
Aa sou.  ^___^
Yeah, I can see how that could be a timesaver over my old tutorial method.  ^v^

Course, now you're obliged to try out Insets/Offsets too.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 23, 2008, 05:07:28 PM
Hmmmm...yes, I must give that a try....
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on January 24, 2008, 09:09:56 AM
Alternating "80ffff" and black on her clothes was well toned, i think...:)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 25, 2008, 08:37:34 PM
*Ghost of Bella appears*

Hey everybody! Right now I'm writing from the OS-tan underworld, beyond the River Styx, past the 9P protocols. In fact, I can see Plan 9-san's flying saucer just over a hill nearby!

*waves at Plan 9-san*

Who'd have known they have DSL? You may wonder how I bought the farm, as it were. Well, I think I've tempted fate one to many times:



And a non-poster version:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/cosplay.png

I tried showing this to the Goddess. I tried to convince her this was done to flatter, not demean, but this reasoning didn't work with her. Humph. An offense of this level was beyond the punishment of having any book or cane thrown at me, so I've been cast off to the land of the daemons to repent for my grievous blasphemies...chiefly, for depicting Unix-sama in three comical pictures, in every one alongside Slackware-chan. I think the thing that did me in was the cosplay part. Oh well, I probably should have seen this coming...But it could be worse, I could have PO'd a Windows-tan and got sent to DLL hell...

I gotta go now. Though maybe I can ask Plan 9-tan for a favor and she can bail me outta here...?

*Bella's ghost disappears*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on January 25, 2008, 09:04:57 PM
HAHAHAHAHA! Nice job! ;010

And if Unix takes offense to my comment and supporting that latest picture...BRING IT ON!! FIRE AWAY IF YOU MUST!! ;006
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 25, 2008, 11:06:52 PM
Oh, Aurora, being an OS X user, you're exempt from the Goddess's wrath :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 27, 2008, 01:55:21 AM
*dashes into thread*

Swoonage Seal of Approval applied!!!!!  ^v^

*slaps on rainchecks*

*dashes out of thread*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 27, 2008, 10:53:07 AM
*Calls collection agency*

You don't even wanna know what kinda collection agencies they have here in the 9th level of the Inferno...

*evil cackle*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 27, 2008, 05:43:09 PM
Quote*Ghost of Bella appears*

Hey everybody! Right now I'm writing from the OS-tan underworld, beyond the River Styx, past the 9P protocols. In fact, I can see Plan 9-san's flying saucer just over a hill nearby!

*waves at Plan 9-san*

Kewl!!!!  I was just in FreeB-chan's stomach the other day.  We could've been, like, only a few feet away from eachother and not even noticed!!  Small world, eh?!  ^___^

QuoteWho'd have known they have DSL? You may wonder how I bought the farm, as it were. Well, I think I've tempted fate one to many times:

*whistles*  ^.^

All swooning aside, yeah, I can tell now -- not even viewing this for more than 2 seconds -- why all the ghost references around the forum all of a sudden.  ^.^;

It's amazing how the level of detail really matches the quality of your original sketch.  Coupled with the elegant shade work on UNIX-sama's MULTICS dress, and the lighting on Slack-san's glasses and UNIX staff, and to say you've improved by leaps and bounds is the understatement of this quarter-century.  ^.^

I LOL'd at the owl ear hairband over Slack-san.  However, though she really really really really wouldn't like it,.... I dunno,... I think that suits the Goddess so well.  Turn the wings to black, and I can see to a formation of a suicide cult that would petition her to keep that as her permanent look.  She really does look cute.....  ^.^

*blushes*

Err!  I mean, she looks like quite the professional workwoman and Master of all she Surveys.  Â¯v¯'

QuoteI tried showing this to the Goddess. I tried to convince her this was done to flatter, not demean, but this reasoning didn't work with her. Humph. An offense of this level was beyond the punishment of having any book or cane thrown at me, so I've been cast off to the land of the daemons to repent for my grievous blasphemies...chiefly, for depicting Unix-sama in three comical pictures, in every one alongside Slackware-chan. I think the thing that did me in was the cosplay part. Oh well, I probably should have seen this coming...

Well,... I suppose you have been more fortunate than most to have survived death for so long.  ^^

Plus you do realize there's the more conspirational side of the story,... you were going to disclose to half the world the TRUE relationship between her and MULT--........... [whispering]  You know who....  ^___~

*C-chan's imagination goes rampant*

But hell yeah, I swear they were related!

Random *NIX-tan #2:  UNIX deriving from MULTICS?!  HA!!!  That would be the story of the century!!!

Random Gossipy *NIX-tan #3:  *butts in*  UNIX deriving from wha-?!!!  ;D[/list]

QuoteBut it could be worse, I could have PO'd a Windows-tan and got sent to DLL hell...

I have to admit,... M$ does know how to make a good hell.  To that, I must tip my hat to them.  ^.^

QuoteI gotta go now. Though maybe I can ask Plan 9-tan for a favor and she can bail me outta here...?

*Bella's ghost disappears*

Well Plan 9-tan is a little more flexible than UNIX-sama......

......

However,.....

She probably would also want to keep you as a ghost.  Death fascination, and all.  ^__^;

My advice:  befriend Inferno-chan.  ^.^

Quote*Calls collection agency*

You don't even wanna know what kinda collection agencies they have here in the 9th level of the Inferno...

*evil cackle*

*gulp*

Well,... now that you've experienced some time as a ghost....

Would you recommend that as a viable escape option for me?  ^^'

....

Or should I just head back to the stomach?  ^^;

*shudders*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 27, 2008, 11:15:52 PM
QuoteAll swooning aside, yeah, I can tell now -- not even viewing this for more than 2 seconds -- why all the ghost references around the forum all of a sudden. ^.^;

It's amazing how the level of detail really matches the quality of your original sketch. Coupled with the elegant shade work on UNIX-sama's MULTICS dress, and the lighting on Slack-san's glasses and UNIX staff, and to say you've improved by leaps and bounds is the understatement of this quarter-century. ^.^

Thanks!

I do what I can. Each drawing I set out to improve a little bit over my last...to be a little more detailed, correct, and efficient....
QuoteI LOL'd at the owl ear hairband over Slack-san. However, though she really really really really wouldn't like it,.... I dunno,... I think that suits the Goddess so well. Turn the wings to black, and I can see to a formation of a suicide cult that would petition her to keep that as her permanent look.

Funny, I nearly made her wings dark gray :P

As for that suicide cult petition, I'd be willing to draw it up!

PETITION TO KEEP UNIX-SAMA WEARING FRILLY VICTORIAN GOWN AND HAVE WINGS:

I, (sign name)______, agree I want to keep Unix-sama, the known Goddess of the entire OS world, in a frilly gown and to furthermore have wings. By signing this document, I wave all liability for any damages incurred by an inevitably outraged Unix-sama, including, but not limited to, having objects thrown at me, being whacked with a metal staff, woefully one-sided psionic duals, and/or death.
                      (signature)____________________


I think I know why you call it a "suicide cult" now...but hey, Slackware-chan signed already!

QuoteShe really does look cute..... ^.^

*blushes*

Err! I mean, she looks like quite the professional workwoman and Master of all she Surveys. ¯v¯'

And thou who calleth the Goddess cute shall be smitithed!

-the Book of Unix-sama-ism

QuoteWell,... I suppose you have been more fortunate than most to have survived death for so long. ^^

Plus you do realize there's the more conspirational side of the story,... you were going to disclose to half the world the TRUE relationship between her and MULT--........... [whispering] You know who.... ^___~

Hah! The secret of the century, yeah...these are a couple of quotes I pulled up from the Multician site:

Quote"The biggest insult, to me, is when you try to explain that you worked on Multics, the mother of UNIX, no one cares"

Quote"Unix, our famous child...."

I'd hate to know what a blatantly known fact is in Multics circles :P

QuoteRandom *NIX-tan #1: Wow! A contraband picture of UNIX-sama dressed like the Unholy Hag. [Editor's Note: their propaganda, not mine... ^^']

Random *NIX-tan #2: Isn't it scary how the Old Hag looks so much like the New one? [Editor's Note: their urban slang, not mine... ^^']

Random *NIX-tan #1: [loudly]More respect, you!!!
[whispering] But hell yeah, I swear they were related!

Random *NIX-tan #2: UNIX deriving from MULTICS?! HA!!! That would be the story of the century!!!

Random Gossipy *NIX-tan #3: *butts in* UNIX deriving from wha-?!!! ;D

XD

QuoteI have to admit,... M$ does know how to make a good hell. To that, I must tip my hat to them. ^.^

*frames this*

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on January 28, 2008, 12:25:53 AM
PETITION TO KEEP UNIX-SAMA WEARING FRILLY VICTORIAN GOWN AND HAVE WINGS:

I, Marc, agree I want to keep Unix-sama, the known Goddess of the entire OS world, in a frilly gown and to furthermore have wings. By signing this document, I wave all liability for any damages incurred by an inevitably outraged Unix-sama, including, but not limited to, having objects thrown at me, being whacked with a metal staff, woefully one-sided psionic duals, and/or death.


Sorry, my twin wished to sign.

Great job, Bella-san!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 28, 2008, 03:44:08 PM
Oooh, OOOH!!!  ^V^

*puts raincheck up in thread, until he can go find a worthy pen to sign the petition with*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 28, 2008, 06:04:33 PM
QuotePETITION TO KEEP UNIX-SAMA WEARING FRILLY VICTORIAN GOWN AND HAVE WINGS:

I, Marc, agree I want to keep Unix-sama, the known Goddess of the entire OS world, in a frilly gown and to furthermore have wings. By signing this document, I wave all liability for any damages incurred by an inevitably outraged Unix-sama, including, but not limited to, having objects thrown at me, being whacked with a metal staff, woefully one-sided psionic duals, and/or death.


Sorry, my twin wished to sign.

Great job, Bella-san!

Oh wow, someone was brave enough to sign....

*starts to get that MEWXPZLFUDAWV Club-what-have-we-started-feeling*

Though...I'm thinking Marc is just a made-up person to keep you safe from Unix reprisals; or perhaps your twin brother likes Unix-sama in a frilly dress. Either that, or perhaps this is a joke on Marc...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 28, 2008, 07:14:46 PM
PETITION TO KEEP UNIX-SAMA WEARING FRILLY VICTORIAN GOWN AND HAVE WINGS:

I, C-chan, agree I want to keep Unix-sama, the known Goddess of the entire OS world, in a frilly gown and to furthermore have wings. By signing this document, I wave all liability for any damages incurred by an inevitably outraged Unix-sama, including, but not limited to, having objects thrown at me, being whacked with a metal staff, woefully one-sided psionic duals, and/or death.


Thank you, Bella-sama!  You're the best!!  ^v^

Anyway,... now that it's all done,... time to actually READ what I signed.  ^.^

*starts reading*

Added after 6 minutes:

QuoteI think I know why you call it a "suicide cult" now...but hey, Slackware-chan signed already!

Oh yeah,... I DID call it that, didn't I?  ^____^

*one bead of sweatdrop forms*

QuoteAnd thou who calleth the Goddess cute shall be smitithed!

-the Book of Unix-sama-ism

*two beads of sweatdrops form*

QuoteI'd hate to know what a blatantly known fact is in Multics circles :P

Can't help but feel I opened a can of worms here.  ^__^;
*three beads of sweatdrops form*

Quote*frames this*

Aaaaaaah,... glorious, Windows sanctuary.  ^____________^;
And I feel sooooooooooo dirty saying that.  -.-;

*four beads of sweatdrops form*

QuoteOh wow, someone was brave enough to sign....

*starts to get that MEWXPZLFUDAWV Club-what-have-we-started-feeling*

Though...I'm thinking Marc is just a made-up person to keep you safe from Unix reprisals; or perhaps your twin brother likes Unix-sama in a frilly dress. Either that, or perhaps this is a joke on Marc...

Brave... enough... to... sign...?

....

*five beads of sweatdrops form*

*tries to erase hoof signature, but fails*

Okay, I'm dead.  ^_____^

....

Bella-sama,... in case you're still a ghost, here, I brought some company....

*ushers in Ghostzilla-tan, Neptune-tan and CTSS-tan*

Since I might be joining you soon, figured the more the merrier, no?  ^^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on January 28, 2008, 08:24:16 PM
QuoteOh wow, someone was brave enough to sign....

*starts to get that MEWXPZLFUDAWV Club-what-have-we-started-feeling*

Though...I'm thinking Marc is just a made-up person to keep you safe from Unix reprisals; or perhaps your twin brother likes Unix-sama in a frilly dress. Either that, or perhaps this is a joke on Marc...

Well, I wouldn't necessarily call Marc brave.  He's more along the lines of utterly stupid, but I assure you that the other half of myself is really there.



*points to the yellow haired being attached to the other end of the see-saw*

I just don't let him talk in most forums.  Unfortunately, due to our attachment, if he dies, I probably will too. -__-;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 29, 2008, 03:50:26 PM
QuotePETITION TO KEEP UNIX-SAMA WEARING FRILLY VICTORIAN GOWN AND HAVE WINGS:

I, C-chan, agree I want to keep Unix-sama, the known Goddess of the entire OS world, in a frilly gown and to furthermore have wings. By signing this document, I wave all liability for any damages incurred by an inevitably outraged Unix-sama, including, but not limited to, having objects thrown at me, being whacked with a metal staff, woefully one-sided psionic duals, and/or death.


Thank you, Bella-sama! You're the best!! ^v^

OMG! Another signer! You may want to go into hiding for a bit, or at least seek sanctuary with some Multicians or VMS Bigots :P

QuoteBella-sama,... in case you're still a ghost, here, I brought some company....

*ushers in Ghostzilla-tan, Neptune-tan and CTSS-tan*

Since I might be joining you soon, figured the more the merrier, no? ^^;

Ah, yes, Plan 9-san has agreed to necromance me as soon as I finish a drawing of her. That, and come to a cookout they're holding; headcrab in drawn butter and leg-of-daemon is on the menu. O___o

QuoteWell, I wouldn't necessarily call Marc brave. He's more along the lines of utterly stupid, but I assure you that the other half of myself is really there.

Ahhh, I always wondered who exactly was in your avi!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on January 29, 2008, 03:58:15 PM
QuoteWell, I wouldn't necessarily call Marc brave. He's more along the lines of utterly stupid, but I assure you that the other half of myself is really there.

Sou sou, I almost forget about those two see-saw kids that try to eat that nice young woman.  

Well okay, actually I lie... I see them just about every day on your avi.  ^^'

QuoteAh, yes, Plan 9-san has agreed to necromance me as soon as I finish a drawing of her. That, and come to a cookout they're holding; headcrab in drawn butter and leg-of-daemon is on the menu. O___o

Put a good word for me, 'kay?  ^___^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on January 30, 2008, 04:52:56 PM
Ooooh, I also got Slackware-tan to sign the petition. She also requested for me to draw up a petition to keep her cosplaying as Unix-sama...though I dunno how that'll go over -___-

*sees Slackware-chan crossing the River Styx*

Uh oh....
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 01, 2008, 03:06:44 PM


Plan9-san and Inferno-chan. Beta-ish version, I dunno if I'm done or not, and I'm open to suggestions for improvment. You'd be very surprised how quickly I vector sketched and shaded this pic (2 or 3 hours); I took most of my time on the shading/highlighting...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 01, 2008, 03:21:05 PM
Well,... as they say,... second time's a charm.... ^___^

*C-CHAN EXPLODES*



I may only have suggestions regarding Plan9-san's staff and Inferno-chan's shoe.  But otherwise, it hardly looks beta.  @v@

Oh wait,... here's one,..... needs C-chan's contribution (previously-promised BSD-tans).  Bad C-chan, bad!  ^^;

*stays exploded*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on February 01, 2008, 07:15:00 PM
Plan9 and Inferno look AWESOME!  I'm really liking Inferno's orange stripe.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on February 04, 2008, 10:58:47 PM
Hmm, I'm probably signing my own death warrant by doing this but...

PETITION TO KEEP UNIX-SAMA WEARING FRILLY VICTORIAN GOWN AND HAVE WINGS:

I, Techno, agree I want to keep Unix-sama, the known Goddess of the entire OS world, in a frilly gown and to furthermore have wings. By signing this document, I wave all liability for any damages incurred by an inevitably outraged Unix-sama, including, but not limited to, having objects thrown at me, being whacked with a metal staff, woefully one-sided psionic duals, and/or death.


Hmm, "Frilly" and "With Wings",...*Imagines Unix-sama cosplaying as Suigintou.* ^_^ I wonder if we could get the Captain to join this...

Anyway, Now to get to th....*Sees Plan-9-tan and Inferno-chan pic*
@-@.
Wooooooow.
PLLLLLAAAAAAAANNNNN-NIIIIIINNNNEEE SSSSAAAAAMMMMAAAA!!!!!
*Flying glomp*
^_______^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 06, 2008, 03:44:19 PM
QuoteI may only have suggestions regarding Plan9-san's staff and Inferno-chan's shoe. But otherwise, it hardly looks beta. @v@

When ya see the sauce, you can fix it :P

QuotePlan9 and Inferno look AWESOME! I'm really liking Inferno's orange stripe.

Thanks! I thought the stripe added to the overall futuristic, sporty look I was going for with Inferno-chan.

QuoteHmm, I'm probably signing my own death warrant by doing this but...

Look on the bright side! You sign your death wa...erm, I mean to say, petition, then you get smitted by Unix-sama, sent to the Underworld, and meet up with Plan 9-sama and Inferno-chan! It's a win-win!

QuoteHmm, "Frilly" and "With Wings",...*Imagines Unix-sama cosplaying as Suigintou.*  I wonder if we could get the Captain to join this...

Now that's blasphemy XD

QuoteAnyway, Now to get to th....*Sees Plan-9-tan and Inferno-chan pic*
@-@.
Wooooooow.
PLLLLLAAAAAAAANNNNN-NIIIIIINNNNEEE SSSSAAAAAMMMMAAAA!!!!!
*Flying glomp*
^_______^

Glad you like it! Hey, at least by glomping Plan9-sama you won't get 3rd degree burns!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 07, 2008, 07:19:01 PM
It about time: An RSX-tan!



As I've said before, I think her attitude would be a bit like Izumi Curtis (and RSX-tan's dress is inspired by her, too). A very tough but devoted teacher to the younger DEC-tans. Besides swordsmanship, she's skilled with alchemy; control of air being her weapon of choice. While she was raised by Batch 11-tan, her real heritage is very obscure yet ancient; it reaches back to the real time executive program written in the late 1950s, but not a lot more is known.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on February 07, 2008, 07:26:16 PM
Aw darn, I almost completely forgot about the DEC-tans! (I know that most of them still need to be added to the wiki) But RSX-tan looks very nice nonetheless! Really like her military-style gown!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 09, 2008, 12:09:02 PM
^ Thanks Aurora! I added RSX to the wiki yesterday.

The other DEC-tans I'm working on included
RT 11-tan- a bit on the small and young side, orange-ish hair and electric blue eyes.
RSTS-tan-I've done a few vector sketches, but I'm looking at a complete redesign...
Batch 11-tan- difficult, young, RSX's and RT 11-tan's adoptive mother; but can't seem to design an outfit for her...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 09, 2008, 11:38:58 PM
QuoteHmm, I'm probably signing my own death warrant by doing this but...

My Brother From Another Mother!!!!!  ^v^

*hugs doomed-comrade-in-arms*

QuoteHmm, "Frilly" and "With Wings",...*Imagines Unix-sama cosplaying as Suigintou.*  I wonder if we could get the Captain to join this...

Uh,... um,... lesse............... no.  ^.^'

QuoteThanks! I thought the stripe added to the overall futuristic, sporty look I was going for with Inferno-chan.

And it doth worketh.  ^___^
Gives her a slight Homeko-quality, though.... wonder if that's intentional.... `v'
*stares at K8*

QuoteLook on the bright side! You sign your death wa...erm, I mean to say, petition, then you get smitted by Unix-sama, sent to the Underworld, and meet up with Plan 9-sama and Inferno-chan! It's a win-win!

And don't forget FreeB-chan!!  If you're bite-sized enough, you can meet my old friends the Headcrabs!  ^v^

QuoteIt about time: An RSX-tan!

As I've said before, I think her attitude would be a bit like Izumi Curtis (and RSX-tan's dress is inspired by her, too). A very tough but devoted teacher to the younger DEC-tans. Besides swordsmanship, she's skilled with alchemy; control of air being her weapon of choice. While she was raised by Batch 11-tan, her real heritage is very obscure yet ancient; it reaches back to the real time executive program written in the late 1950s, but not a lot more is known.

Hmmm.... well I know I'm not one to talk afterr UNIX-sama.  ^^'

But....

I know you said you wanted her to be act like Curtis-san, and I guess the dress can emulate it too.  But I think appearance-wise her face looks too much like Curtis-san's as well, and while I won't say that's a HUGE problem it does tone down on the originality a bit.  Your older sketch...



...shows the influence of Curtis-san without looking just like her.  It's probably too late now, but please consider a rethink on her design.  I'm sorry,... not really used to saying that.  '__'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 10, 2008, 06:24:02 PM
Hmmm...yeah, it is a bit affected. I came within an inch of making her hair silver and long, and giving her glasses. Wanted her to look a bit youthful, though...oh well, I can always redo it. Some other time...

Anyhoo, something I did quite quickly (a few hours) over the past few days, for Valentine's Day:



No, no, I'm not attempting to ship Mac and PCs, Leopard-chan just wants to be friends with XP-san. As for the coloring/shading, I was intentionally going for a very simplistic look. And I didn't use any black lines...they're all medium gray.  

But enough messing around...right now I'm working on a serious picture, which I'm determined to make a good background for. It's a little bittersweet, but I shan't reveal who's in it. Okay, it involves Minix-sensei and Linux-sama. But can't say any more.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 10, 2008, 08:24:16 PM
OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!  @V@

For something so quick, this picture has a level of depth and charm I haven't seen even in most professional paintings!!  THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!  And your Leopard-chan looks absolutely gorgeous, with well-refined and delicate features!!  AMAZING!!  MIND BLOWING!!!!!!!! ^v^

*SWOONS!!!!!!!!!*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on February 10, 2008, 11:13:11 PM
Aww! So cute! I say this is this is the cutest picture you have drawn!

I also like how you too acknowlegde multiple Leopard-tan renditions and good choice using the little blue-haired one, meekly holding out the valentine to a much taller XP-tan (who gladly accepts)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on February 11, 2008, 01:04:57 AM
This is some high-quality adorable, here. ^_^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 11, 2008, 11:24:19 PM
...................

Okay, I'm sorry, I just gotta repost..... ^___________^



Bella-sama, what have you done?  Leopard-chan is just so darn addicting!!!!

Maybe it's the angle or the adorable expression or the pleasant gesture, but I can't get my eyes off this picture!  @v@
It has that same pleasant atmosphere as the one with the Vintage-tans snowball fighting.  

How does Nejin-san say it?  "M0AR"?  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 11, 2008, 11:41:18 PM
QuoteOMFG!!!!!!!!!!!! @V@

For something so quick, this picture has a level of depth and charm I haven't seen even in most professional paintings!! THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! And your Leopard-chan looks absolutely gorgeous, with well-refined and delicate features!! AMAZING!! MIND BLOWING!!!!!!!! ^v^

*SWOONS!!!!!!!!!*

Thanks! Not bad for a three-hour sketch n' finish, eh?

QuoteAww! So cute! I say this is this is the cutest picture you have drawn!

I also like how you too acknowlegde multiple Leopard-tan renditions and good choice using the little blue-haired one, meekly holding out the valentine to a much taller XP-tan (who gladly accepts)

You are the Authority on cute characters, so I take this as a huge compliment ^_^

And yes, I figured young Leopard-chan would be good, mostly as I thought it'd be sweet for the shy little girl to be approaching XP-tan. That, and I've draw older Leopard-tan twice before.

QuoteThis is some high-quality adorable, here.

Thank you :)

QuoteBella-sama, what have you done? Leopard-chan is just so darn addicting!!!!

Maybe it's the angle or the adorable expression or the pleasant gesture, but I can't get my eyes off this picture! @v@
It has that same pleasant atmosphere as the one with the Vintage-tans snowball fighting.

How does Nejin-san say it? "M0AR"? ^^

I got teh m0ar outta C-Chan!

I have to admit...I had the sketch for a while but vectorizing it this was one of those quick deals. Maybe the details don't have to be perfect if the concept is strong ;)

Though, in hindsight, I was going for the less is more look. And a touch of worse is better.

OMG.....the New Jersey Rule applies to drawings...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 12, 2008, 12:20:59 AM
Actually,... yeah.... if you look at Anime closely, you'll see the UNIX philosophy applied in every single area imaginable.  ^____^

But like I said before,... it's 1/3 art, 2/3 concept!!  ^v^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 12, 2008, 05:27:05 PM
^ Touche :P

When you think about it, the Unix Philosophy can be seen in all sorts of fields...and that's not always a good thing ;)

Since it kinda got buried under a pile of swoonage, I'm going to again mention I'm working on a semi-sappy Linux-sama and Minix-sensei pic. I'm also going to try to do a background, based off of this:



...Minus the kinetic sculpture or barn. But I figured the open landscape and country road would make for a little comment on the internet of the early 1990s (in which time this picture is set)...or something.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 13, 2008, 10:05:08 AM
Oh yeah,... I heard you on Linux-sama and Minix-sensei, but....

You know.....

Leopard-chan's just TOO CUTE!!!  >V<

*stares at kinetic thingamjig*

...........

................

......................

...........Can't you have the two ride on that thing?  I want one.  ^_______^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on February 15, 2008, 02:17:13 AM
Quote
Maybe it's the angle or the adorable expression or the pleasant gesture, but I can't get my eyes off this picture! @v@
It has that same pleasant atmosphere as the one with the Vintage-tans snowball fighting.

It's the angle, Bella drew XP-tan's expression perfectly.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 15, 2008, 04:25:32 PM
QuoteIt's the angle, Bella drew XP-tan's expression perfectly.

I can see now why camera people are so obsessed with angles.  I'm just used to pointing and shooting a la "spray and pray".  ^^

*stares in admiration of cute Leopard-chan*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 15, 2008, 04:38:32 PM
Sneak peek on the background I've done for the Minix/Linux-san pic:



I'm just wondering what I should do for trees on the hills in the background. Something...just doesn't jive for me. And you won't see the finished version till I get everything just so...

QuoteIt's the angle, Bella drew XP-tan's expression perfectly



Thank you! I tried to make XP-tan look a bit innocent herself. She's so often depicted as some kind (insert rude expletive), but I've never really thought of XP-tan like that at all...

QuoteI can see now why camera people are so obsessed with angles. I'm just used to pointing and shooting a la "spray and pray". ^^

*stares in admiration of cute Leopard-chan*

So....are you and Leopard-chan having some kinda staring contest?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 15, 2008, 08:21:52 PM
QuoteSneak peek on the background I've done for the Minix/Linux-san pic:

Oooh!  Bella-sama, you weren't kidding when you said that picture was inspiration for you.  ^.^
Lesse....

You nailed the cloud design very well, although I'd probably use different shapes and a lighter shade for the low-lying cloud to the right.  Like with the barn, I'd advise losing the Strokes for the telephone poles, wires and road posts.  You're clearly aiming for a photorealistic look, and the strokes, while okay with Anime characters, will just make background elements look cartoony.  I also see why the shadows on the right-side posts curve upward on that slope, but you might consider just sliiiiighty lowering the angle of the shadows just to keep them a little closer to their counterparts on the left.

QuoteI'm just wondering what I should do for trees on the hills in the background. Something...just doesn't jive for me. And you won't see the finished version till I get everything just so...

Too much blurring i think, plus the little white pines do stand out.  I'd probably advise trying several overlays of pattern fills with disparate tree shapes (complete with shading), then overlapping them in several shapes and sizes to form a thick foresty look.  That's for trees in the background.

If you plan on making foreground trees, where clearly-defined leaves are necessary, then consider the approach I used for that potted plant in the FOSA kitchen.  Pattern Along Path, while expensive CPU-wise, might be JUST what the doctor ordered!  ^.^

(oh and don't forget, there is that Inkscape 0.46 preview release accessible to you....^___^)

QuoteSo....are you and Leopard-chan having some kinda staring contest?

And how!  ^v^

*staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare*  *v*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on February 16, 2008, 11:09:23 PM
Hello, hello everyone.


Wooooooooooooaaaaaaaaahhhh........@____@

Leopard-chan!!! ^____^
..And Saseko. Might I add that this pic is just heartwarming. After years and years of trying to destroy each other, the Macs and Windows are starting to get along.

Quote from: "C-chan"Bella-sama, what have you done? Leopard-chan is just so darn addicting!!!!

Ahh, Heheheh.. So you're finally starting to see the light. This is just one of the many reasons I like Leopard-chan. (best not piss her off though, she could travel back in time and prevent any certain someone from being born. In a "Back to the future" sort of way.) Though I highly doubt she'd do something like that though, evil just isn't her...

Quote from: "Bella"Since it kinda got buried under a pile of swoonage, I'm going to again mention I'm working on a semi-sappy Linux-sama and Minix-sensei pic. I'm also going to try to do a background, based off of this:

Hmm, sounds promising. Something I'll definetly look forward to.

Oooh, Cool looking ....uhh... Thingy you got there. Talk about alternate means of transportation. I agree with C-chan...I want one of those.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 17, 2008, 03:49:17 PM
QuoteOooh! Bella-sama, you weren't kidding when you said that picture was inspiration for you. ^.^
Lesse....

You nailed the cloud design very well, although I'd probably use different shapes and a lighter shade for the low-lying cloud to the right. Like with the barn, I'd advise losing the Strokes for the telephone poles, wires and road posts. You're clearly aiming for a photorealistic look, and the strokes, while okay with Anime characters, will just make background elements look cartoony. I also see why the shadows on the right-side posts curve upward on that slope, but you might consider just sliiiiighty lowering the angle of the shadows just to keep them a little closer to their counterparts on the left.

Aw, you know I stink at backgrounds. But I did do away with the strokes on the telephone poles...

QuoteToo much blurring i think, plus the little white pines do stand out. I'd probably advise trying several overlays of pattern fills with disparate tree shapes (complete with shading), then overlapping them in several shapes and sizes to form a thick foresty look. That's for trees in the background.

If you plan on making foreground trees, where clearly-defined leaves are necessary, then consider the approach I used for that potted plant in the FOSA kitchen. Pattern Along Path, while expensive CPU-wise, might be JUST what the doctor ordered! ^.^

Well, I got rid of the trees.



I think doing away with them drives home the vastness of the look I'm going for. Remember, this background's supposed to be a reference to the vastness, yet emptiness, of the internet circa the early 90s. That, and I don't think my poor computer could handle much more blurring.

I'm still trying to fine tune the characters themselves, though...

Quote(oh and don't forget, there is that Inkscape 0.46 preview release accessible to you....^___^)

Ooooh....is it like, the unstable beta or something...?

QuoteLeopard-chan!!! ^____^
..And Saseko. Might I add that this pic is just heartwarming. After years and years of trying to destroy each other, the Macs and Windows are starting to get along.

Uh oh, I hear you've been a bit under the weather lately...

*puts on haz-mat suit*

That's better :P

Joking aside, thanks! And yes, I think our newer Windows-tans are a bit more friendly with the Macs. And if you've seen one of the newer Mac ads, it practically advertised for out beloved XP ^_^

QuoteAhh, Heheheh.. So you're finally starting to see the light. This is just one of the many reasons I like Leopard-chan. (best not piss her off though, she could travel back in time and prevent any certain someone from being born. In a "Back to the future" sort of way.) Though I highly doubt she'd do something like that though, evil just isn't her...

LOL! Yes, I see her as being much to smart to...meddle with the space-time continuum XD

QuoteHmm, sounds promising. Something I'll definetly look forward to.

Oooh, Cool looking ....uhh... Thingy you got there. Talk about alternate means of transportation. I agree with C-chan...I want one of those.

The picture should be done very soon...

And it's not a "thingy", it's a kinetic sculpture!

Oh yes, and just something I started today for fun...PlanB and Octopus-tan!



I couldn't give Octopus-tan tentacles, I just couldn't. But somehow she's ended up being the saucy one in the family.

I want to give one of them glasses, but I'm not sure which, or if I even should...

In other news, today is the 1 year anniversary of my discovery of the OS-tans and this place! While I made a DeviantArt page, I didn't join here till March because I wanted to see whether the forum members here would kill me or not for my artwork...but when I realized posting at DA was something of a dead end, I figured I'd join here, cause y'all seemed nice enough...and the rest was history.

At the risk of minor embarrassment, please to enjoy the first OS-tan drawing I ever drew (or admit to), back on 2/20/07:



All hand drawn. Gees, can you believe this battle scene? To spare a bit of my pride, I should point out at this time:

-I had the mellow Mac OS 9-tan and Windows-hating Mac-tan mixed up. -Homeko/Saseko were a bit blurry to me, so that XP-tan is sorta a catchall. -And some of the DA Linux zealots inspired Ubuntu-tan's inclusion.

Shows what a genius I was back then, eh? ^/////^

*shrinks out of thread*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on February 17, 2008, 09:19:59 PM
Plan B + Octopus picture: Beautiful! And I will incorporate several elements from your renditions into mine in my Plan 9+Plan B+Octopus picture in progress! Thank you for drawing them because I didn't have much of an idea for their outfits but I knew I could count on you and your wonderful fashion sense!

Homeko + Ubuntu + Sonata picture: Wow! Your art style has evolved a lot in the year you've been drawing OS-tans! Their battle suits and katanas remind me of "Kill Bill"!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 17, 2008, 09:42:32 PM
QuoteAhh, Heheheh.. So you're finally starting to see the light. This is just one of the many reasons I like Leopard-chan. (best not piss her off though, she could travel back in time and prevent any certain someone from being born. In a "Back to the future" sort of way.) Though I highly doubt she'd do something like that though, evil just isn't her...

And how!  ^v^

*staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaares*

She has "sweet pea" written all over her!  *v*

QuoteAw, you know I stink at backgrounds. But I did do away with the strokes on the telephone poles...

Well I wouldn't say you stink at them,... just not used to them.  Not the outdoors ones anyway. -v-

QuoteWell, I got rid of the trees.

I think doing away with them drives home the vastness of the look I'm going for. Remember, this background's supposed to be a reference to the vastness, yet emptiness, of the internet circa the early 90s. That, and I don't think my poor computer could handle much more blurring.

I'm still trying to fine tune the characters themselves, though...

GAAAAAAH!!!!!!

*flops*  XVX

.........

..............

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Well okay, in fairness, the treeless look does amplify the look of "vastness" that one would find in places like, say, Kansas or Oklahoma.  And without Inkscape 0.46 (or its prerelease), all that blurring would be taxing (although my suggestion wouldn't have evolved blurring at all).

But I can't help but feel a little bit of flashback from the time I thought I was helping you with your Tempo-chan drawing.  ;__;

*C-chan feels bad for butting in, and starts moping*

QuoteOoooh....is it like, the unstable beta or something...?

You would think, but using it on my Windows Box at work doesn't seem to turn up much in the way of bugs.  Actually, they've managed to cut down on TONS of bugs since they've switched to the LaunchPad bug reporting system.

You can read about it in one of their newsletters at the Planet Inkscape blog:

http://planet.inkscape.org/

Also be sure to check up the tutorial on custom Pac-Man Ghosts.  It's very very cute.  ^.^

QuoteJoking aside, thanks! And yes, I think our newer Windows-tans are a bit more friendly with the Macs. And if you've seen one of the newer Mac ads, it practically advertised for out beloved XP

Well given that support for XP undermines support for their true market rival, Vista, then yeah I would say it makes perfect sense.  Windows lovers are trying to get XP into their EeePCs (legally or not, but mostly not), not Vista.  ^____^'

QuoteOh yes, and just something I started today for fun...PlanB and Octopus-tan!

OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  @O@

THERE IT IS AGAIN!!!!!!!!  ^V^

By GAWD!!!!  Look at the ange on Plan B-tan's face!!!!!  It has that cute, innocent look that so accentuated Leopard-chan!!!!!  ^___^

*staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare*

AND Octopus-tan is looking stunning as well!!!  Might be the angle as well, but if I'm not mistaken....

...I think it's just plain ol' evolution.  Your enhancing your drawing style and body portions further, and naturally their beauty along with it!  ^v^

I could literally STARE at this all day!   ^___^
Sorry Leopard-chan, but I found someone else....  -v-

*staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare*

Plan B-tan is beautiful, although she needs some kind of orange and/or fish elements to complete the look.  I believe those are fins you were intending to draw on her back (based on the sketch).  The hair, though short, is drawn dynamically and really compliments that cute face.  ^.^

Octopus-tan is gorgeous as well, but also gives off the proper air of both playfulness and cluelessness (being a clone of a clone apparently does a number on her IQ).  The orange hair is also a great way to allude to the fact that she DOES belong to Plan 9-san's gene pool, if only because her REAL daughter Inferno-chan also ended up with orange hair.  ^.^

And while there are no tentacles for a skirt (realism and all -v-'), I do love that octopus bun on her head, and it's something creative that I don't believe has ever been done.  ^___^

I'd probably still lobby for longer tentacle-like drapes from her skirt,... just as compensation.  `v'

QuoteI couldn't give Octopus-tan tentacles, I just couldn't. But somehow she's ended up being the saucy one in the family.

Cop out, cop out.  ^o^
But no worries, cause this look works VERY wonderful on her.  ^___^
Best of all is that her octopus hair could probably still be sentient, a la OS/2-san. ^^

QuoteI want to give one of them glasses, but I'm not sure which, or if I even should...

Being an immediate clone of Plan 9-san, Plan B-tan can probably be the one with glasses.  Octopus-san, like Inferno-chan, probably don't need them (although with Inferno-chan, you can say she wants to out of admiration).

QuoteIn other news, today is the 1 year anniversary of my discovery of the OS-tans and this place! While I made a DeviantArt page, I didn't join here till March because I wanted to see whether the forum members here would kill me or not for my artwork...but when I realized posting at DA was something of a dead end, I figured I'd join here, cause y'all seemed nice enough...and the rest was history.

Awwwww... yeah, how could I forget when you first came here?  You were like thiiiiiiiiiiiis tiny.... -v-

*puts hand yay high*

And now you're all grown up, drawing masterpieces left and right simply with a flick of a wrist.  ^.^

But seriously, yeah I remember how kind, courteous and fun-loving you were from the start.  ^___^
I'm glad you stuck with us further, and have helped liven this ol' place up as much as you did.

And hey, you got me out of retirement for a while.  ^.^

QuoteAt the risk of minor embarrassment, please to enjoy the first OS-tan drawing I ever drew (or admit to), back on 2/20/07:

All hand drawn. Gees, can you believe this battle scene? To spare a bit of my pride, I should point out at this time:

-I had the mellow Mac OS 9-tan and Windows-hating Mac-tan mixed up. -Homeko/Saseko were a bit blurry to me, so that XP-tan is sorta a catchall. -And some of the DA Linux zealots inspired Ubuntu-tan's inclusion.

Shows what a genius I was back then, eh? ^/////^

*shrinks out of thread*

Oh come now, no shrinking in your thread.  The only shrinking I'll allow here is my trying to get smaller and enjoy better lecherous POV shots.  ^0^

*covers mouth, hoping he didn't reveal too much*  @.@

*clears throat*

But anyway.  ^___^'

Admittedly, it is a lot rougher than the Zenwalk-tan, as well as other assorted OS-tans (including Vistan!) you first posted.  But the thign I enjoyed the most about your early artwork is your absolute willingness and eagerness to draw non-traditional OS-tans.  Had I seen your first alpha pic, I'm sure that would have proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt, your commitment to thinking differently.  At the very least it would've been a great foreshadowing of all the wonderful things to come from you.  ^__^

I like it for that, and thank you a lot for sharing that with us.  ^v^

Sadly, the only alpha pics I do have I already posted in my Scrapart Gallery, so there's nothing similar for me to share in that respect.  I do have drawings from at least 2 years prior, as well as old game conversions, but naturally those have nothing to do with OS-tans, and would divulge too much about my previous identity, so.............. yeah, I won't post those.

Not publicly anyway (although I did let one slip in one particular thread).  -.-

But getting back to you....

*visits old DeviantArt page*

WOW!  I had forgotten that your last name was "Cielo".  ^___^
I'm gonna have to call you Bella Cielo-sama just for kicks!   ^v^

Oh, and how much of this information still applies to you?  ^.^

Quote
   * Current Age: I forgot...
   * Current Residence: Florida
   * Interests: computers, horses, writing, autos, the outdoors, traveling and any combo of said interests ;)
   * Favourite movie: Anything funny, fantasy, or horse-related
   * Favourite band or musician: Coldplay, Helicopter Girl, Ashante, Augustana, KT Tunstall, and many others
   * Favourite genre of music: Pop, R&B, Rock, anything from the 70s to today, and anything I can dance and sing to!
   * Favourite artist: Too many...
   * Favourite poet or writer: JK Rowling...yes, I'm a Harry Potter fan
   * Favourite style or digital art: Painting (watercolor and oil), although lately I've become interested in Anime.
   * Operating System: Proudly, Windows XP
   * MP3 player of choice: Don't have one. I'm old skool (CDs). But if I did, it'd be the Zune.
   * Wallpaper of choice: This pretty one with a white Arabian stallion...look at my screenshot
   * Favourite game: Not a big gamer. But I do enjoy playing Gran Turismo at my friend's house!
   * Favourite gaming platform: PS2
   * Favourite cartoon character: For traditional animation: Homer Simpson. For anime: Homeko
   * Personal Quote: The air that blows between a horse's ears is that of heaven~Arabian proverb
   * Tools of the Trade: Color pencil, my camera, and I also like writing. I do some artwork on my comp, but not much

QuoteHomeko + Ubuntu + Sonata picture: Wow! Your art style has evolved a lot in the year you've been drawing OS-tans! Their battle suits and katanas remind me of "Kill Bill"!

Wasn't gonna be the one to say it.  ^////^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 18, 2008, 09:56:09 PM
Hey! I can multi-task!



The unadulteratedly HUGE-but-worth-it versions:

Full background:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/large.png
Closeup:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/rect6619.png

So a while back I thought up this idea, set back in, say, 1992...Minix-sensei just sorta letting (young teenage) Linux-sama out into the world, letting her go off on a truly epic quest spanning the globe, trying and find her own way, and avoid the pitfalls that befell so many before her. I tried to make Minix-sensei a bit sad but...happy...looking, and Linux-sama has a look of...I dunno what, but it seems to fit...

Of course, this is before she was granted her powers by the GNU people, and I wanted to try drawing her in different clothes than the penguin suit...

QuotePlan B + Octopus picture: Beautiful! And I will incorporate several elements from your renditions into mine in my Plan 9+Plan B+Octopus picture in progress! Thank you for drawing them because I didn't have much of an idea for their outfits but I knew I could count on you and your wonderful fashion sense!

Thank you! I tried to make their outfits futuristic, but still a bit retro.

I saw your picture, too...it's coming along great!

QuoteHomeko + Ubuntu + Sonata picture: Wow! Your art style has evolved a lot in the year you've been drawing OS-tans! Their battle suits and katanas remind me of "Kill Bill"!

LOL! Yes, I tend to artistically evolve quite rapidly...I've always been like that...

QuoteWell okay, in fairness, the treeless look does amplify the look of "vastness" that one would find in places like, say, Kansas or Oklahoma. And without Inkscape 0.46 (or its prerelease), all that blurring would be taxing (although my suggestion wouldn't have evolved blurring at all).

Yeah, it looks like Iowa or something. Ironically, I'm not a flatlander, but I thought the wide-openness would work well here ;)

QuoteBut I can't help but feel a little bit of flashback from the time I thought I was helping you with your Tempo-chan drawing. ;__;

*C-chan feels bad for butting in, and starts moping*

Don't worry :P

QuoteYou would think, but using it on my Windows Box at work doesn't seem to turn up much in the way of bugs. Actually, they've managed to cut down on TONS of bugs since they've switched to the LaunchPad bug reporting system.

You can read about it in one of their newsletters at the Planet Inkscape blog:

http://planet.inkscape.org/

Also be sure to check up the tutorial on custom Pac-Man Ghosts. It's very very cute. ^.^

Oooooh, I'm gonna have to give it a try. But maybe I'll wait until it's released (in March, right?)...

And that blog is really neat! I haven't the time right now, but I'll have to investigate those tutorials further...

QuoteOMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @O@

THERE IT IS AGAIN!!!!!!!! ^V^

By GAWD!!!! Look at the ange on Plan B-tan's face!!!!! It has that cute, innocent look that so accentuated Leopard-chan!!!!! ^___^

*staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare*

AND Octopus-tan is looking stunning as well!!! Might be the angle as well, but if I'm not mistaken....

...I think it's just plain ol' evolution. Your enhancing your drawing style and body portions further, and naturally their beauty along with it! ^v^

I could literally STARE at this all day! ^___^
Sorry Leopard-chan, but I found someone else.... -v-

....and that was just the beta vector sketch!

QuotePlan B-tan is beautiful, although she needs some kind of orange and/or fish elements to complete the look. I believe those are fins you were intending to draw on her back (based on the sketch). The hair, though short, is drawn dynamically and really compliments that cute face. ^.^

I had no plans for fins...but I did try to give her a droopy facial expression.

QuoteOctopus-tan is gorgeous as well, but also gives off the proper air of both playfulness and cluelessness (being a clone of a clone apparently does a number on her IQ). The orange hair is also a great way to allude to the fact that she DOES belong to Plan 9-san's gene pool, if only because her REAL daughter Inferno-chan also ended up with orange hair. ^.^

Awww, I dunno if she's an airhead, but I did want to make her look a bit playful and energetic to counter PlanB-tan's nonchalantness.

QuoteAnd while there are no tentacles for a skirt (realism and all -v-'), I do love that octopus bun on her head, and it's something creative that I don't believe has ever been done. ^___^

Now, now, I'd have given her real tentacles, but I'm afraid if the Goddess ever catches wind of this...and she will...that she'll put a contract out for me for making her granddaughter some sort of mutant...I'm runnin' outta lives here, people!

As for the bun, I was inspired by Aurora's design (where she has some kinda octopus thingy on her head).

QuoteBest of all is that her octopus hair could probably still be sentient, a la OS/2-san. ^^

Oooooh...

QuoteBeing an immediate clone of Plan 9-san, Plan B-tan can probably be the one with glasses. Octopus-san, like Inferno-chan, probably don't need them (although with Inferno-chan, you can say she wants to out of admiration).

I'm thinking I might do without glasses on both of them, as per Aurora's design...

QuoteAwwwww... yeah, how could I forget when you first came here? You were like thiiiiiiiiiiiis tiny.... -v-

*puts hand yay high*

And now you're all grown up, drawing masterpieces left and right simply with a flick of a wrist. ^.^

But seriously, yeah I remember how kind, courteous and fun-loving you were from the start. ^___^
I'm glad you stuck with us further, and have helped liven this ol' place up as much as you did.

And hey, you got me out of retirement for a while. ^.^

Wow, I've never gotten anyone out of retirement, temporarily, before :P

QuoteAdmittedly, it is a lot rougher than the Zenwalk-tan, as well as other assorted OS-tans (including Vistan!) you first posted. But the thign I enjoyed the most about your early artwork is your absolute willingness and eagerness to draw non-traditional OS-tans. Had I seen your first alpha pic, I'm sure that would have proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt, your commitment to thinking differently. At the very least it would've been a great foreshadowing of all the wonderful things to come from you. ^__^

I like it for that, and thank you a lot for sharing that with us. ^v^

Hey, did you see those concepts I drew for a few distro-tans...including...Kubuntu-tan? ;)

QuoteWOW! I had forgotten that your last name was "Cielo". ^___^
I'm gonna have to call you Bella Cielo-sama just for kicks! ^v^

Ah, yes, Bella Cielo, "beautiful sky". A tribute to one of my favorite things, ever...

QuoteOh, and how much of this information still applies to you? ^.^

Oh no you didn't! Oh no, you did! ^////^

Lesse...I've been returned to my native-adoptive homeland, I have waaaaay to many interests to possibly post (but still have interests in aforementioned fields), I still dunno what my favorite movie is, I like just about every genre of music, I still don't have an MP3 player cause I like terrestrial radio, but now pretty much hate the Zune (if only for its creepy ad campaign), I got a ton of favorite cartoon characters, who has a "personal quote", and I do a helluva lot more artwork on my computer....

So...like...none...XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 20, 2008, 02:48:37 PM
QuoteHey! I can multi-task!

The unadulteratedly HUGE-but-worth-it versions:

Full background:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/large.png
Closeup:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/rect6619.png

SWOON-TO-THE-MAX!!!!  ^V^

*GRADE 5 SWOONAGE*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 20, 2008, 03:07:06 PM
Oh no! What have I done! Now C-Chan will be passed out for a week!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 20, 2008, 03:14:40 PM
I'm sorry, that get's old, I know.  ^^;

QuoteSo a while back I thought up this idea, set back in, say, 1992...Minix-sensei just sorta letting (young teenage) Linux-sama out into the world, letting her go off on a truly epic quest spanning the globe, trying and find her own way, and avoid the pitfalls that befell so many before her. I tried to make Minix-sensei a bit sad but...happy...looking, and Linux-sama has a look of...I dunno what, but it seems to fit...

Of course, this is before she was granted her powers by the GNU people, and I wanted to try drawing her in different clothes than the penguin suit...

Fufu... Well I had already like the background, but the character design here is stellar, Bella-sama!  ^__^

Minix-sensei conveys the right amount of emotion that you're looking for, and and Linux-sama looks like the insecure, puffy teenager she would have been. the waviness of the hair in the wind is done superbly, and really shows an escalation in drawing style!  And I need not say much about the clothes -- you're among the elite when it comes to clothing and drapery.  ^_____^

With eyes perfect, hair perfect, clothing perfect, and body portions spot-on (or at least Clamp-like), it's really hard to pick anything left to critique.  I think only feet are the last thing left that need any kind of revisiting, if only because they may look rather small in comparison to their legs at times.  Past that would be artistic nirvana.  ^^

QuoteThank you! I tried to make their outfits futuristic, but still a bit retro.

I saw your picture, too...it's coming along great!

It's ironic that the more retro it is, the more futuristic it looks.  Pity that people lost some interest in space travel, flying cars, and all that jazz.  ^^;

QuoteYeah, it looks like Iowa or something. Ironically, I'm not a flatlander, but I thought the wide-openness would work well here

I figured as much, Miss Appalachian.  ^.^

QuoteDon't worry :P

*sniffles*  Okay....  ;___;

QuoteOooooh, I'm gonna have to give it a try. But maybe I'll wait until it's released (in March, right?)...

Oh but if you were to try it now.... @v@

GAWDS!  Instant LUV!!!  ^-^

This thing is beautiful, especially the morph tool and the fast rendering engine!  ^.^

QuoteAnd that blog is really neat! I haven't the time right now, but I'll have to investigate those tutorials further...

Gail Carmichael's entries are often quite interesting.  ^__^

QuoteI had no plans for fins...but I did try to give her a droopy facial expression.

Actually yeah, on closer inspection of your drawing and Aurora's, the draping shoulders of her dress resemble fins kinda, so that's pretty much taken care of.  ^^

QuoteAwww, I dunno if she's an airhead, but I did want to make her look a bit playful and energetic to counter PlanB-tan's nonchalantness.

A little airheadness never hurt anyone.  ^^
Then again, no semi-airhead has ever been equipped with more than 8 arms before.  ^.^

QuoteNow, now, I'd have given her real tentacles, but I'm afraid if the Goddess ever catches wind of this...and she will...that she'll put a contract out for me for making her granddaughter some sort of mutant...I'm runnin' outta lives here, people!

And somehow, you're all okay with most her grandaughter's being demonesses?  ^^;
Then there's that one who's a bug...
That other one who's a pufferfish....

Another who's an olive....

Those famous ones who are kittens and a monkey....

And then we have all those mixed-blood types, one of which is a freakin' GIRAFFE!!!  @.@

Yeeeeeeeeeah,... methinks by now, an octopus would barely register in the veritable ZOO that is the UNIX family tree.  ^^;

Multics-sama would be rolling around in that open source software repository where her remains can be downloaded from.  ^^;

QuoteAs for the bun, I was inspired by Aurora's design (where she has some kinda octopus thingy on her head).

That one is pure dynamite!!!  I loves it!!!  ^V^

QuoteHey, did you see those concepts I drew for a few distro-tans...including...Kubuntu-tan?

Ooh no, sorry,... my bad.  ^^
Will return to your DevArt site and pull up more "blasts from the past later".  ^v^

QuoteOh no you didn't! Oh no, you did! ^////^

BWAHAHA!!!  ^v^
I reckon I should do the same for Aurora-hime.  ^_____^

*plots and schemes new Plan-O-Mischief*

QuoteSo...like...none...XD

And all that in a year, huh?  ^v^
Well,... *exhale* ....guess my work here is done.  ^^

Goodbye y'all.... ^___^

*leaves OS-tan COllections Forum*

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*returns to OS-tan Collections Forum*

Oh wait... almost forgot.... all those rainchecks.  ^^;

Added after 2 minutes:

PS:  Thank you for the new siggy!  ALL HAIL UNIX-SAMA!!!!  ^0^

*bows and grovels*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 21, 2008, 10:18:16 PM
QuoteFufu... Well I had already like the background, but the character design here is stellar, Bella-sama! ^__^

Minix-sensei conveys the right amount of emotion that you're looking for, and and Linux-sama looks like the insecure, puffy teenager she would have been. the waviness of the hair in the wind is done superbly, and really shows an escalation in drawing style! And I need not say much about the clothes -- you're among the elite when it comes to clothing and drapery. ^_____^

Yes, I wanted Minix-sensei to look both a bit sad and proud. Insecure, puffy Linux-sama?! I guess that's a good description...we should all be glad she decided to stop trying to be a Unix-clone and be herself.

I was actually inspired by your VMS-sama picture when I did the hair, so I really have to thank you for that part ;)

QuoteWith eyes perfect, hair perfect, clothing perfect, and body portions spot-on (or at least Clamp-like), it's really hard to pick anything left to critique. I think only feet are the last thing left that need any kind of revisiting, if only because they may look rather small in comparison to their legs at times. Past that would be artistic nirvana. ^^

I see what you mean about the feet...

QuoteIt's ironic that the more retro it is, the more futuristic it looks. Pity that people lost some interest in space travel, flying cars, and all that jazz. ^^;

It is a bit paradoxical, huh? But I am glad the public has lost interest in flying cars...just what we need, bad drivers flying around XD

QuoteOh but if you were to try it now.... @v@

GAWDS! Instant LUV!!! ^-^

This thing is beautiful, especially the morph tool and the fast rendering

Ya browbeat me into it :P

I dunno if it's .46 or .45.1, though. I downloaded what was called the ".45.1 and .46 pre-release"....So far, it seems faster than .45, and can handle much more blurring. Haven't tried exporting, yet...

The new features I'm a bit fuzzy on...the 3D box tool I see potential in, but some of the others...like the tweak and fill bucket tools...I don't quite get. Although, last summer I probably would have loved the fill bucket tool ;)

QuoteActually yeah, on closer inspection of your drawing and Aurora's, the draping shoulders of her dress resemble fins kinda, so that's pretty much taken care of. ^^

Exactly!

QuoteA little airheadness never hurt anyone. ^^
Then again, no semi-airhead has ever been equipped with more than 8 arms before. ^.^

Airheadedness! I have a zero-tolerance airheadedness policy! XD

QuoteAnd somehow, you're all okay with most her grandaughter's being demonesses? ^^;
Then there's that one who's a bug...
That other one who's a pufferfish....

Another who's an olive....

Those famous ones who are kittens and a monkey....

And then we have all those mixed-blood types, one of which is a freakin' GIRAFFE!!! @.@

Yeeeeeeeeeah,... methinks by now, an octopus would barely register in the veritable ZOO that is the UNIX family tree. ^^;

Multics-sama would be rolling around in that open source software repository where her remains can be downloaded from. ^^

Yes, but giraffes, fish, olives, kitties, monkeys and bugs don't have tentacles! Heehee...

But if you think about Multics-sama, she herself was a snowy owl and/or eagle. So she started the trend :P

QuoteOoh no, sorry,... my bad. ^^
Will return to your DevArt site and pull up more "blasts from the past later". ^v^

Maybe I should post it, to spare myself the...

^///////^

QuoteBWAHAHA!!! ^v^
I reckon I should do the same for Aurora-hime. ^_____^

*plots and schemes new Plan-O-Mischief*

*must...warn...Aurora!*

XD

QuotePS: Thank you for the new siggy! ALL HAIL UNIX-SAMA!!!! ^0^

*bows and grovels*

Hmmmm...where have I seen that siggy before...? Why do I like it so much...? I gotta figure it out...heehee...

Seriously, I've been meaning to make this signature even since we decided Unix-sama-ism was to be a pseudoreligion XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on February 22, 2008, 05:37:39 AM
Drat. What have I missed!?
*swoons*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 22, 2008, 06:14:49 PM
^ Thank you Nejin :)

Here, have a Plan B and Octopus-tan...



And just for those eagle-eyed viewers who wonder what's on Plan B-tan's clipboard. She writes down everything Plan 9-tan says without exception:



The, "I won't see anything I haven't seen before" comment is an allusion to Plan B being a clone of Plan 9 and therefore being an exact body-copy. Nothing more than that XD

And in that vein, I've thought of some more ideas for Plan 9-tan's attitude and backstory....maybe I'll elaborate in the Theories thread.

Oh yes, Inkscape .45.1 or whatever it is, is soooooo much faster with exporting :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 23, 2008, 12:17:42 AM
*DROOLS BY THE BUCKET LOAD*  *v*

Okay, gotta go now, but in the meantime can issue one of two things.... either a pile of rainchecks or an explosive swoon.  

*picks and chooses*

Aw darn, this is gonna get painfuL!  ^v^



BTW, beautiful job on the shading, and by GAWD you have a gift for making funny-as-hell clipboards!  ^^

Oh, and glad you're helping with Inkscape prerelease testing.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 23, 2008, 07:42:46 PM
Is it the Fourth of July already?

Oh, that's not fireworks, it's just C-Chan :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on February 24, 2008, 12:58:51 PM
That clipboard message is hilarious and very much in the spirit of the UserSpace Gang!  ;027
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 25, 2008, 02:11:32 PM
Thank you Aurora! Some of the lines I came up with on my own; others, like "We haven't seen the last of those weirdies" were quotes from Plan 9 from Outer Space.

Somehow, I think much like the characters in the aforementioned movie, Plan 9-san's speech would lack a certain eloquence that is usually present in most Unix-tans :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 25, 2008, 03:18:18 PM
Ah, and I was just in the midst of replying to this thread.  ^___^

*type type type*

Added after 33 minutes:

And lost stop in my visiting hours..... ^.^

QuoteInsecure, puffy Linux-sama?! I guess that's a good description...we should all be glad she decided to stop trying to be a Unix-clone and be herself.

In retrospect, the "puffy" part begs for a "LOL".  ^__^

QuoteI was actually inspired by your VMS-sama picture when I did the hair, so I really have to thank you for that part

No, thank YOU for inspiring me to add more realistic elements to my drawings.  Your cloth drapery especially got me thinking in terms of how better to enhance photorealistic effects, at least within a limited time frame.  ^__^

QuoteI see what you mean about the feet...

I think just harkening back to our PCLOS-tan pic will give you an idea about how, I think, you can approach it.  It's just a matter of getting the right angle, the right size, and the right level of fullness.  It's especially helpful to think about what would be the most comfortable for the character to walk on.

QuoteYa browbeat me into it :P

I dunno if it's .46 or .45.1, though. I downloaded what was called the ".45.1 and .46 pre-release"....So far, it seems faster than .45, and can handle much more blurring. Haven't tried exporting, yet...

The new features I'm a bit fuzzy on...the 3D box tool I see potential in, but some of the others...like the tweak and fill bucket tools...I don't quite get. Although, last summer I probably would have loved the fill bucket tool

True, the 3D box tool is a bit flakey, but apparently respresents a lot of the focus over the latest bug fix.  The tweak tool, I think, is awesome, especially if you plan to draw organic shapes!  ^v^

I'm also pleased to announce that they have a new prerelease available, AND have begun their development Freeze, meaning it's only a matter of days before 0.46 is officially here!!!  ^V^

*savors the thought*

QuoteAirheadedness! I have a zero-tolerance airheadedness policy! XD

Okay, then how about extreme naivity?  ^___^;

QuoteYes, but giraffes, fish, olives, kitties, monkeys and bugs don't have tentacles! Heehee...

But if you think about Multics-sama, she herself was a snowy owl and/or eagle. So she started the trend :P

I rest my case,... the entire lineage doth belongeth in a zooth.  ^^;

But that begs the question.......... was/is CTSS-sama some kind of critter too?  ^.^

QuoteSeriously, I've been meaning to make this signature even since we decided Unix-sama-ism was to be a pseudoreligion XD

No, it was a fantastic idea, if a little underpopulated.  We need a cast of characters of sorts.  ^___^

QuoteHere, have a Plan B and Octopus-tan...

*SWOONS*

Did I mention before how awesome this picture is?  ^________^
No seriously, the sketch gave it charm, the lighting gave it beauty,... dare I say it....?  "Bella-ness".  ^v^

I'm very happy to see a bit of colored lighting along Plan B-tan's left side, and the gloss applied to Octo-chan's hair is as exquisite as a good wine.  ^___^
This, along with other things, cements your status as artistic superstar in my mind.  ^.^

*staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaares*  *v*

QuoteAnd just for those eagle-eyed viewers who wonder what's on Plan B-tan's clipboard. She writes down everything Plan 9-tan says without exception: /quote]

QuoteThe, "I won't see anything I haven't seen before" comment is an allusion to Plan B being a clone of Plan 9 and therefore being an exact body-copy. Nothing more than that XD

*ROTFLOL*  ^V^

It's even funnier seeing it again.  And between you and Aurora, you nailed Plan B-tan's personality to the letter!  For the record, she even records retractions, as in.... ^____^

9:45-OH FSCK!!!  MY ROCKET!!!!
9:46-PLAN B, OMIT THAT LAST PART IMMEDIATELY!!!
9:47-Did you delete that?
9:48-The part where I say "Oh fsck, my rocket"?
9:49-Good! Can't have Inferno-chan reading such horrid profanity when you have her studying my notes.


And should've guessed that FreeB-chan would be out-and-about eating weird things.  ^.^

QuoteThank you Aurora! Some of the lines I came up with on my own; others, like "We haven't seen the last of those weirdies" were quotes from Plan 9 from Outer Space.

As sad as that sounds, I can vouch for the accuracy of that statement.  TvT;

Speaking of which, I'm thinking of starting a petition to have Bella-sama divulge more of the text that lies right behind Plan B-tan's breast.  Surely it's chock full of Easter Egg goodness!  ^-^

QuoteSomehow, I think much like the characters in the aforementioned movie, Plan 9-san's speech would lack a certain eloquence that is usually present in most Unix-tans :P/quote]

Correct.  She I think she TRIES to sound eloquent and learned, but ends up sounding hokey and silly, like a wannabe Shakespeare connoiseur.  ^__________________^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on February 25, 2008, 03:24:02 PM
Sometimes I wonder for myself, "Why am I no longer visiting this part of the forums as much as I once did?"
And I get these answers:
"In order to not swoon to death," and, "Because you've become lazy off 4chan reading short posts and thus think that it's totally unbearable reading all the stuff C-Chan and Bella is writing, you bastard". The second one (courtesy of Neige) is most likely the more accurate one. I'm a lazy bastard these days -__-;

Also, I'm sensing a need to 4koma-ize those notes, ma'am.
Luckily I'm sick today, so I can't get any NOSEBLEED ROCKET explosions. No need for swoonage here...nope...none at all...

...oh what am i resisting for anyway.
*MEGASSA SWOONAGE YO*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 25, 2008, 04:00:14 PM
Bella and I?  Writing LOOOOOOOOOONG posts?

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah......  ^o^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on February 25, 2008, 04:33:37 PM
QuoteBella and I? Writing LOOOOOOOOOONG posts?

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah...... ^o^
Do you, good sir, by any chance have an acquaintance named Cat, Long?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 25, 2008, 06:18:52 PM
QuoteNo, thank YOU for inspiring me to add more realistic elements to my drawings. Your cloth drapery especially got me thinking in terms of how better to enhance photorealistic effects, at least within a limited time frame. ^__^

Don't give me that...I thank you for showing me the means to make my artwork the best it could be (as in Inkscape) :P

*prolongs thank you-battle*

QuoteI think just harkening back to our PCLOS-tan pic will give you an idea about how, I think, you can approach it. It's just a matter of getting the right angle, the right size, and the right level of fullness. It's especially helpful to think about what would be the most comfortable for the character to walk on.

I see what you mean. I always have some trouble with hands and feet, proportion included : \

QuoteTrue, the 3D box tool is a bit flakey, but apparently respresents a lot of the focus over the latest bug fix. The tweak tool, I think, is awesome, especially if you plan to draw organic shapes! ^v^

I'm also pleased to announce that they have a new prerelease available, AND have begun their development Freeze, meaning it's only a matter of days before 0.46 is officially here!!! ^V^

*savors the thought*

Ooooh, I hadn't thought of that use for the tweak tool...that would be handy in backgrounds and stuff...

QuoteOkay, then how about extreme naivity? ^___^;

You gotta deal!

*shakes hand. Or hoof. Whatever*

QuoteI rest my case,... the entire lineage doth belongeth in a zooth. ^^;

But that begs the question.......... was/is CTSS-sama some kind of critter too? ^.^

Well, CTSS-sama I have no anthropomorphism for...I'll have to think up one (something graceful, delicate and elegant)...

I know that the infamous Unix-sama mentor/Multics-sama tormentor (had to throw that in there) GECOS-san could be a lion, which fits her personality well.

Or if you want to go with a...albeit mythical...avian reference, a Phoenix (which could fit as she's been alive and working for, like, forty-some years @__@)

QuoteNo, it was a fantastic idea, if a little underpopulated. We need a cast of characters of sorts. ^___^

Brother C-Chan speakith the truth!

Quote*SWOONS*

Did I mention before how awesome this picture is? ^________^
No seriously, the sketch gave it charm, the lighting gave it beauty,... dare I say it....? "Bella-ness". ^v^

I'm very happy to see a bit of colored lighting along Plan B-tan's left side, and the gloss applied to Octo-chan's hair is as exquisite as a good wine. ^___^
This, along with other things, cements your status as artistic superstar in my mind. ^.^

*staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaares* *v*

I should note, the highlighting on Plan B-tan is coming from Inferno-chan's fire. Or something like that (she's looking longingly at her Plan 9-san, BTW).

I'm planning on combining the two pictures, and drawing a background. Like the deck of a futuristic spaceship/retro living room (think, like the interior of one of those "spaceship-houses") with plenty of killer space-bunnies and prinnie Tuxes XD

Quote*ROTFLOL* ^V^

It's even funnier seeing it again. And between you and Aurora, you nailed Plan B-tan's personality to the letter! For the record, she even records retractions, as in.... ^____^

9:45-OH FSCK!!! MY ROCKET!!!!
9:46-PLAN B, OMIT THAT LAST PART IMMEDIATELY!!!
9:47-Did you delete that?
9:48-The part where I say "Oh fsck, my rocket"?
9:49-Good! Can't have Inferno-chan reading such horrid profanity when you have her studying my notes.

And should've guessed that FreeB-chan would be out-and-about eating weird things. ^.^

Hahaa! That's great!

QuoteAs sad as that sounds, I can vouch for the accuracy of that statement. TvT;

Speaking of which, I'm thinking of starting a petition to have Bella-sama divulge more of the text that lies right behind Plan B-tan's breast. Surely it's chock full of Easter Egg goodness! ^-^

Well...I did kinda make it so that the lines wouldn't be hidden...so there's not a ton you're missing.

But, there is:

10:45-For the last time I told you not to eat my bunnies.
10:57-Well, if worse is better, you're perfect!
11:15-I'll bet we haven't see the last of those weirdies!
11:26-I don't like seeing seeing fires started, especially where there aren't supposed to be any! (a parody of a line from Plan 9 from Outer Space)
11:27-and I don't like finding lava on the floor...Inferno-chan!

QuoteCorrect. She I think she TRIES to sound eloquent and learned, but ends up sounding hokey and silly, like a wannabe Shakespeare connoiseur. ^__________________^;

Why, that sounds liketh I!

QuoteSometimes I wonder for myself, "Why am I no longer visiting this part of the forums as much as I once did?"
And I get these answers:
"In order to not swoon to death," and, "Because you've become lazy off 4chan reading short posts and thus think that it's totally unbearable reading all the stuff C-Chan and Bella is writing, you bastard". The second one (courtesy of Neige) is most likely the more accurate one. I'm a lazy bastard these days -__-;

Oh yeah, I figured you probably ended up needing a transfusion after that last massive Multics-sama caused nosebleed :P

But I can sympathize with you having to read our huge posts! I mean, between the two of us we could have written the sequel to War and Peace...

So, I say we should institute "Huge Post CliffNotes", where we summarize an entire, likely welteringly sappy and complex post, into an quick-to-read format!

Notes on some topics from the Theories thread:
-OMGWTF Multics-sama's early psychotic instablity caused Unix-sama to be made!
-Windows NT (WNT)-tan is just VMS-tan + 1 letter! And with a shorter dress and better endowment!
-Coke and Pepsi is the same thing! Wake up people!

QuoteAlso, I'm sensing a need to 4koma-ize those notes, ma'am.

Hey, I thought the same thing! I just might have to...

QuoteLuckily I'm sick today, so I can't get any NOSEBLEED ROCKET explosions. No need for swoonage here...nope...none at all...

...oh what am i resisting for anyway.
*MEGASSA SWOONAGE YO*

Thank you for that swoon, Nejin :D

And I hope you feel better soon!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on February 27, 2008, 11:39:27 PM
QuoteDo you, good sir, by any chance have an acquaintance named Cat, Long?

Why yes actually.  ^^
She happens to be my father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.  ^.^'

QuoteDon't give me that...I thank you for showing me the means to make my artwork the best it could be (as in Inkscape) :P

*prolongs thank you-battle*

Oh okay, then, um,........ I thank YOU for reading all my posts so that you could see me showing you the means to make great artwork in Inkscape.  ^___^

*feels like he's playing a double-dare game*

QuoteI see what you mean. I always have some trouble with hands and feet, proportion included : \

Well the proportions I've always said had a CLAMP like feel, so don't worry much about those (ever seen Tsubasa Chronicles?  you'd think the characters were on stilts... ^v^;).

QuoteOoooh, I hadn't thought of that use for the tweak tool...that would be handy in backgrounds and stuff...

I'm anticipating the ability to be able to sculpt a decent-looking mountain range with that tool.  ^___^

QuoteYou gotta deal!

*shakes hand. Or hoof. Whatever*

A hoofy, deary.  ^^
See my post here in case you're interested in seeing live-action C-chan.... ^-^

http://ostan-collections.net/post-45304.html#45304

QuoteWell, CTSS-sama I have no anthropomorphism for...I'll have to think up one (something graceful, delicate and elegant)...

Well here's an article about it from our Multician friends, so you can help me scour it for some clues.  ^.^

http://www.multicians.org/thvv/7094.html

I'm thinking she should maintain herself with avian personifications, and true still be graceful, delicate and elegant.  But I also want her to have just a touch of humility as well.  

I've always thought pheasants were kind of graceful in a way.

Combine that with her asian influence, and you have....





A Chinese Golden Pheasant.  ^^

QuoteI should note, the highlighting on Plan B-tan is coming from Inferno-chan's fire. Or something like that (she's looking longingly at her Plan 9-san, BTW).

Awww... what a nice clone.  ^___^
Not sure if that same love and admiration would translate to Inferno-chan as well, but Octo-chan at least would love her to bits like a sister (although technically they would be like sisters... kinda/sorta/maybe... ^^;).

QuoteI'm planning on combining the two pictures, and drawing a background. Like the deck of a futuristic spaceship/retro living room (think, like the interior of one of those "spaceship-houses") with plenty of killer space-bunnies and prinnie Tuxes XD

That sounds very cute!  ^v^

But I'm so sorry Bella-sama.... I could not work on those BSDs for you afterall.... ;~;

*huddles into ball, expecting divine retribution from Bella*

Quote10:45-For the last time I told you not to eat my bunnies.
10:57-Well, if worse is better, you're perfect!
11:15-I'll bet we haven't see the last of those weirdies!
11:26-I don't like seeing seeing fires started, especially where there aren't supposed to be any! (a parody of a line from Plan 9 from Outer Space)
11:27-and I don't like finding lava on the floor...Inferno-chan!

HAHA!!  These are really great in their entirety!!  ^v^

Quote
But I can sympathize with you having to read our huge posts! I mean, between the two of us we could have written the sequel to War and Peace...

*passes out*  Even the movie version was looooooooooooooooooooooong, and just contained about 3.90 hours of dancing and talking, and the remainder the actual battles.... T___T
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on February 28, 2008, 05:39:35 PM
QuoteWhy yes actually. ^^
She happens to be my father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate. ^.^'

.......?.........

QuoteOh okay, then, um,........ I thank YOU for reading all my posts so that you could see me showing you the means to make great artwork in Inkscape. ^___^

*feels like he's playing a double-dare game*

I thank you for taking the time to help your fellow forum members with Inkscape! And getting 9-year-old computers up-and-running again!

QuoteWell the proportions I've always said had a CLAMP like feel, so don't worry much about those (ever seen Tsubasa Chronicles? you'd think the characters were on stilts... ^v^.

No, I haven't seen Tsubasa Chronicles yet...it looks pretty interesting, though....

QuoteA hoofy, deary. ^^
See my post here in case you're interested in seeing live-action C-chan.... ^-^

http://ostan-collections.net/post-45304.html#45304

All I see is Nejin's blinged-out XP :P

QuoteWell here's an article about it from our Multician friends, so you can help me scour it for some clues. ^.^

http://www.multicians.org/thvv/7094.html

I'm thinking she should maintain herself with avian personifications, and true still be graceful, delicate and elegant. But I also want her to have just a touch of humility as well.

Oooh, I knew about that article...it's what gave me so many ideas for her attitude and backstory...

QuoteI've always thought pheasants were kind of graceful in a way.

Combine that with her asian influence, and you have....

A Chinese Golden Pheasant. ^^

Whoa...when I first saw that, I thought it was some kinda mutant peacock XD

That would fit her well, I think...

QuoteAwww... what a nice clone. ^___^
Not sure if that same love and admiration would translate to Inferno-chan as well, but Octo-chan at least would love her to bits like a sister (although technically they would be like sisters... kinda/sorta/maybe... ^^.

Sisters...,or would they be aunt/niece? Or would Plan B-tan be an aunt, and Octo-chan a cousin?

OH THE HORRORS OF CLONING!

QuoteThat sounds very cute! ^v^

But I'm so sorry Bella-sama.... I could not work on those BSDs for you afterall.... ;~;

*huddles into ball, expecting divine retribution from Bella*

No divine retribution...I figure you've been quite busy lately...

Quote*passes out* Even the movie version was looooooooooooooooooooooong, and just contained about 3.90 hours of dancing and talking, and the remainder the actual battles.... T___T

Ironically, I've never had the patience to read the book or see the movie XD

Anyhoo, I found the Japanese site for Merlin-chan.

http://www.f-team.org/merlin/html/view.html

I wonder, though, are any of these pix an OS/2-tan? Cause there were some pix of...gasp...NT-san, as an...OMG...bunnygirl!

http://www.f-team.org/merlin/img/12141500.jpg

At any rate, I'm thinking of doing a very artsy picture (more like a background) featuring OS/2-tan and NT-tan...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 03, 2008, 06:07:10 PM
And in case anyone missed this in the Source Fource thread:



Mac-tan and Vista-sensei:

"Hi, I'm a Mac,"

"and I'm a cheesy M$ marketing scheme."
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 03, 2008, 08:10:14 PM
Quote from: "Bella"
QuoteAwww... what a nice clone. ^___^
Not sure if that same love and admiration would translate to Inferno-chan as well, but Octo-chan at least would love her to bits like a sister (although technically they would be like sisters... kinda/sorta/maybe... ^^.

Sisters...,or would they be aunt/niece? Or would Plan B-tan be an aunt, and Octo-chan a cousin?

OH THE HORRORS OF CLONING!

Plan 9-tan is the mother of Inferno-tan and Plan B-tan (although she's a clone) so they would be sisters? Octopus-tan is 'daughter' to Plan B-tan so Inferno-tan would be Octopus-tan's aunt?

Quote
Anyhoo, I found the Japanese site for Merlin-chan.

http://www.f-team.org/merlin/html/view.html

I wonder, though, are any of these pix an OS/2-tan? Cause there were some pix of...gasp...NT-san, as an...OMG...bunnygirl!

http://www.f-team.org/merlin/img/12141500.jpg

At any rate, I'm thinking of doing a very artsy picture (more like a background) featuring OS/2-tan and NT-tan...
Actually that isn't an OS/2-tan like I at first thought. She's a magical girl who gets her power from OS/2. And the NT girl I assume gets her power from Windows NT but I'm not completely sure. No scandal there because they're not really OS-tans and the series was made in 2000-2001, well before the OS-tans!

QuoteAnd in case anyone missed this in the Source Fource thread:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/vsalpha.png

Mac-tan and Vista-sensei:

"Hi, I'm a Mac,"

"and I'm a cheesy M$ marketing scheme."
AHAHAHAHAHAHA! SO TRUE!! ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 03, 2008, 09:52:37 PM
Quote.......?.........

Someone needs to watch more SpaceBalls.  Consider it vengeance for all those Lost and other contemporary pop-culture references I can never understand... fufufu... ^>^

QuoteI thank you for taking the time to help your fellow forum members with Inkscape! And getting 9-year-old computers up-and-running again!

Shoot,.... >__<

*considers triple dog dare attack*

Well, I... I,... I thank you for taking the time to read all about UNIX-sama and her very wacky family, and drawing her.  And for essentially saving my soul from a lifetime of torment in UNIX hell for never drawing her (even though she was technically my very first OS-tan).

QuoteNo, I haven't seen Tsubasa Chronicles yet...it looks pretty interesting, though....

Really?  I sure hope so, cause so far, aside from seeing Sakura and Tomoyo again, it's kinda disappointing. T___T

Of a regular 30 minute episode, we have 10 minutes of action, and 20 minutes of silent closeups of Syaoran's face looking all grim and brooding and stuff.  TT;

Oh, and even though the main theme song is pretty cool,... if I hear it replayed ONE MORE TIME,.... I swear I'm gonna....!!  >__<

QuoteAll I see is Nejin's blinged-out XP :P

Yeah, don't know how those guys buried my poor thread.  But for now I posted it anyway,... just follow the pig.  -v-;

QuoteWhoa...when I first saw that, I thought it was some kinda mutant peacock XD

That would fit her well, I think...

Maybe minus all that red, but I think we can make it work.  Would be cute seeing her walk around with all those huge feathers -- certainly could help explain the ways she tried to entertain her melancholic aristo-daughter.  ^.^'

QuoteAt any rate, I'm thinking of doing a very artsy picture (more like a background) featuring OS/2-tan and NT-tan...

QuoteMac-tan and Vista-sensei:

"Hi, I'm a Mac,"

"and I'm a cheesy M$ marketing scheme."

Aside from the fact that Mac-tan is taller, she has WAY more market appeal to begin with.  Besides, I think your source fource Vista take is already a million times better than the original, post-LEGO infringing design.  ^.^'

QuoteI wonder, though, are any of these pix an OS/2-tan? Cause there were some pix of...gasp...NT-san, as an...OMG...bunnygirl!

QuoteActually that isn't an OS/2-tan like I at first thought. She's a magical girl who gets her power from OS/2. And the NT girl I assume gets her power from Windows NT but I'm not completely sure. No scandal there because they're not really OS-tans and the series was made in 2000-2001, well before the OS-tans!

It's as Aurora-hime says.  In fact our old friend Achain explained that in his brief visit here to this forum -- that Merlin-chan is just a girl that got her magical powers from OS/2.  Still, if you tilt your head at a certain angle, you COULD at least think of her as a kind of proto-OS-tan....  Kinda, sorta, maybe.... ^^;

QuoteSisters...,or would they be aunt/niece? Or would Plan B-tan be an aunt, and Octo-chan a cousin?

OH THE HORRORS OF CLONING!

QuotePlan 9-tan is the mother of Inferno-tan and Plan B-tan (although she's a clone) so they would be sisters? Octopus-tan is 'daughter' to Plan B-tan so Inferno-tan would be Octopus-tan's aunt?

I'm not really so sure -- when it comes to cloning, you really do blur the distinction between daughter and sibling, since a clone is literally a genetic copy of you.  

Then again, supposing Aurora-hime were operating under what I call the "Jango Fett Principle", meaning that Plan B-tan IS a daughter precisely because she was created as a partial clone, and intentionally left to grow in a normal life cycle (Plan B-tan likely had her brief childhood phase).  In which case, Octopus-chan is also the same, and could very well be Inferno-chan's niece.  @___@;

.........

*imagines sugar-sweet moments of a young Inferno-chan pretending to be an aunt to an even YOUNGER Octopus-tan*

And if you heard a popping sound just now, that was the sound of my brain exploding from sugar-sensory overload.  ^_________^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 04, 2008, 05:57:35 PM
QuoteActually that isn't an OS/2-tan like I at first thought. She's a magical girl who gets her power from OS/2. And the NT girl I assume gets her power from Windows NT but I'm not completely sure. No scandal there because they're not really OS-tans and the series was made in 2000-2001, well before the OS-tans!

Oh, I knew this already...but I always wondered if any of those were personifications of OS/2...

QuoteSomeone needs to watch more SpaceBalls. Consider it vengeance for all those Lost and other contemporary pop-culture references I can never understand... fufufu... ^>^

Speaking of which...Oh noes! I did a Lost/OS-tan parody!



I will try to explain this...because even if you've see the show you probably wouldn't know what the hell is going on in this pic...

Panel one is a parody of last week's mindblowing episode, where it was revealed Desmond (who is parodied here by Leopard-chan), who developed the uncanny ability to see the future after an electromagnetic incident, has developed the even more uncanny ability to time-travel (in a sense...it's really just shifting his past consciousness to his future self...if that makes any sense). Faraday, a crackpot scientist (parodied by Slack-chan) discovered this power; and the electromagnetic anomaly that caused it all is being played by Coleco Adam-tan (self explanatory).

Panel two features PET-tan as the season two microcomputer that controlled the electromagnetism of the island...and the fate of the world!

And panel three is a parody of last season, when Danielle (parodied by VMS-sama) met her daughter Alex (parodied by NT-san), at the introduction of Alex's stepfather, Ben (parodied by "Father"). You see, Danielle was a respected scientist who was shipwrecked on the island. She had her baby daughter Alex abducted by the "Others", a mysterious group of natives, and she was raised by their leader (Ben), as his own. Danielle had since been on the island for over 16 years, and had become a bit mad...setting booby traps all over the island in an attempt to get revenge  on her daughter's kidnappers. But last season she finally met her daughter. The situation reminds me a bit of the story of VMS-sama, NT-san, and "Father"....

Okay, hope that clears things up. XD

QuoteShoot,.... >__<

*considers triple dog dare attack*

Well, I... I,... I thank you for taking the time to read all about UNIX-sama and her very wacky family, and drawing her. And for essentially saving my soul from a lifetime of torment in UNIX hell for never drawing her (even though she was technically my very first OS-tan).

No, I thank YOU, for writing so much about Unix-sama and letting me draw her (though I hold out hope we may someday see a C-Chan made Unix-sama)! Cause in my "preconcepts", I envisioned Unix-sama as a lot more goddess-like...in fact...my ideas for her were much more akin to Multics-sama.

Speaking of which, thank you for giving me ideas for Multics-sama and VMS-sama, cause I never would have drawn them without your help!

QuoteReally? I sure hope so, cause so far, aside from seeing Sakura and Tomoyo again, it's kinda disappointing. T___T

Of a regular 30 minute episode, we have 10 minutes of action, and 20 minutes of silent closeups of Syaoran's face looking all grim and brooding and stuff. TT;

Oh, and even though the main theme song is pretty cool,... if I hear it replayed ONE MORE TIME,.... I swear I'm gonna....!! >__<

Sap overdose, eh?

QuoteMaybe minus all that red, but I think we can make it work. Would be cute seeing her walk around with all those huge feathers -- certainly could help explain the ways she tried to entertain her melancholic aristo-daughter. ^.^'

I actually think CTSS-san's design would feature some red and blue; cause CTSS ran at MIT on two machines, called the Blue and Red machines :P

I have to think up a color scheme for her...the is another thing that's holding me back with finishing these ancient OS-tans...

QuoteAside from the fact that Mac-tan is taller, she has WAY more market appeal to begin with. Besides, I think your source fource Vista take is already a million times better than the original, post-LEGO infringing design. ^.^
'

I figured Vista-sensei would be a bit short. Like Chuck Norris XD

QuoteI'm not really so sure -- when it comes to cloning, you really do blur the distinction between daughter and sibling, since a clone is literally a genetic copy of you.

Then again, supposing Aurora-hime were operating under what I call the "Jango Fett Principle", meaning that Plan B-tan IS a daughter precisely because she was created as a partial clone, and intentionally left to grow in a normal life cycle (Plan B-tan likely had her brief childhood phase). In which case, Octopus-chan is also the same, and could very well be Inferno-chan's niece. @___@;

.........

*imagines sugar-sweet moments of a young Inferno-chan pretending to be an aunt to an even YOUNGER Octopus-tan*

And if you heard a popping sound just now, that was the sound of my brain exploding from sugar-sensory overload. ^_________^;

This is why the world isn't ready for human cloning :P

Oh yes, and have some chibi PCLOS-tan "mounted" on a 3GB HD:



And here's Spike, RSTS/E and RT11-tan (don't let her small size fool you...RT11-tan is one of the oldest DEC-tans!)

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 04, 2008, 07:23:28 PM
"Lost parody": Although I have never seen "Lost", that parody is extremely well done! Excellent choice of characters! Makes me want to draw parodies again--

NOOOOOOO! DON'T PUSH THAT BUTTON, PET-CHAN!!

PCLOS-tan chibi: And you've drawn your first chibi! Looks fantastic! PCLOS-tan looks she's having a rip-snortin' good time roundin' up some dogies! YEEHAW!!

Spike, RSTS/E-tan + RT11-tan pic: Return of some of the DEC-tans! However... uhh... What were all their relations to another again? All I remember is that RSX-tan is VMS-sama's mother and VAXELN-tan is VMS-sama's much younger sister ^^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 05, 2008, 04:34:07 PM
Quote"Lost parody": Although I have never seen "Lost", that parody is extremely well done! Excellent choice of characters! Makes me want to draw parodies again--

NOOOOOOO! DON'T PUSH THAT BUTTON, PET-CHAN!!

I'm glad you liked it, and I hope it made some sense :P

QuotePCLOS-tan chibi: And you've drawn your first chibi! Looks fantastic! PCLOS-tan looks she's having a rip-snortin' good time roundin' up some dogies! YEEHAW!!

I've actually had this concept floating around for a long time...I figured a chibified version would make it a lot cuter. And a bit easier to draw, too ;)

QuoteSpike, RSTS/E-tan + RT11-tan pic: Return of some of the DEC-tans! However... uhh... What were all their relations to another again? All I remember is that RSX-tan is VMS-sama's mother and VAXELN-tan is VMS-sama's much younger sister ^^;

I have no idea...I don't think anyone does. Except for the RSX line, the rest of the DECs are unrelated to each other.

But considering that RSX was a descendant of some system from the late 50s/early 60s, I guess they have some bloodline, just not one we're aware of...

Speaking of which, I've discovered some strange things about DEC's illegitimate cousin...an OS named AMOS! But I'll elaborate at the Theories thread...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 05, 2008, 11:06:04 PM
*drops into thread*

[imitates Mac System 6-tan] I'll be back.  `v'

*pegs swoonage placeholder on ground*

*drops out of thread*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on March 06, 2008, 01:47:17 AM
MOUNTED XD >:3

Also...
QuoteWhy yes actually. ^^
She happens to be my father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate. ^.^'
Allow me to fill that in for you, sempai.
- And that makes us...?
- ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.


Oh lowly owl XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 06, 2008, 10:19:54 AM
*applauds*  Very good, Nejin-san!  ^v^
And for that, you get delicious cakey.....

*pulls out random cake*



Awww gross!!!  X__X

Okay, let me try that again...  ^^;

*pulls out another random cake*



Better.  -v-

BTW, still waiting on the green light to make my rounds.  
Please stand by for Standard-Issue C-chan Longwindedness.  ^___^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on March 06, 2008, 11:31:58 AM
What amazes me is that someone actually made a cockroach cake... O_o
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 07, 2008, 03:33:55 PM
QuoteWhat amazes me is that someone actually made a cockroach cake... O_o

Well in fairness, I made one myself back in my youth.  Not as detailed, though.  ^^;

QuoteSpeaking of which...Oh noes! I did a Lost/OS-tan parody!

Wow!  That's so... unfamiliarly-awesome!  @v@;

QuoteI will try to explain this...because even if you've see the show you probably wouldn't know what the hell is going on in this pic...

*drools like vegetable*  XvX

QuotePanel one is a parody of last week's mindblowing episode, where it was revealed Desmond (who is parodied here by Leopard-chan), who developed the uncanny ability to see the future after an electromagnetic incident, has developed the even more uncanny ability to time-travel (in a sense...it's really just shifting his past consciousness to his future self...if that makes any sense). Faraday, a crackpot scientist (parodied by Slack-chan) discovered this power; and the electromagnetic anomaly that caused it all is being played by Coleco Adam-tan (self explanatory).

BWAHAHA!!  ^v^
Only Bella-sama would have such a disparate set of characters, from all walks of OS-tan life, feature in such a dynamic parody!  ^.^

Admittedly it was hard for me to tell that was Slack-chan and Adam-chan, but Leopard-chan's tail was unmistakable.  ^^

QuotePanel two features PET-tan as the season two microcomputer that controlled the electromagnetism of the island...and the fate of the world!

I still don't get the fate of the world thing,....  ^^'

PETchan certainly looks more adult, but her bangs don't have that cute upward hook (where her hair almost literally meets her mouth), and as an FYI, the metal brace on her hair actually encircles the entirety of her head.  ^^

Still,...

*ROTFLs at "PET of Death*  ^V^

QuoteAnd panel three is a parody of last season, when Danielle (parodied by VMS-sama) met her daughter Alex (parodied by NT-san), at the introduction of Alex's stepfather, Ben (parodied by "Father"). You see, Danielle was a respected scientist who was shipwrecked on the island. She had her baby daughter Alex abducted by the "Others", a mysterious group of natives, and she was raised by their leader (Ben), as his own. Danielle had since been on the island for over 16 years, and had become a bit mad...setting booby traps all over the island in an attempt to get revenge on her daughter's kidnappers. But last season she finally met her daughter. The situation reminds me a bit of the story of VMS-sama, NT-san, and "Father"....

No kidding.... ^v^

*brains explodes-in-thermonuclear-fashion trying decipher elaborate plot*

But there's no mistaking that VMS-sama looks awesome, and NT-sama looks,......... appropriately flabbergasted.... ^^

QuoteNo, I thank YOU, for writing so much about Unix-sama and letting me draw her (though I hold out hope we may someday see a C-Chan made Unix-sama)! Cause in my "preconcepts", I envisioned Unix-sama as a lot more goddess-like...in fact...my ideas for her were much more akin to Multics-sama.

Speaking of which, thank you for giving me ideas for Multics-sama and VMS-sama, cause I never would have drawn them without your help!

GAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!  WHAT POWER!!!!!!  XVX

*falls back in pain*

*struggles back up*  Butttt.......

....I won't,.... give up..........  XvX

I will,.... out appreciate,..... the Bella......  ^0^

[cliche Anime strength yell]  I ABSOLUTELY WILL OUT APPRECIATE HER!!!!!!!  ^V^

*mysterious light engulfs C-chan and infuses him with some unknown power from some unknown source that he probably shouldn't really trust*

No, I want to thank YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU for asking me so many questions about old OS-tans, which has helped get me off my lazy behind and actually publish my ideas out for wonderful, benevolent artists such as yourself to draw.  And I thank YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU for being so open-minded and giving old, alternative, and underappreciated OSes a chance, when so many people before you just kinda shrug their shoulders and draw whatever is popular "just cause".  ^______^

*stands on high cliff, glues on owl ears, douses self with blood, and wields about the MULTICS staff triumphantly in clear imitation of,... somebody*

QuoteSap overdose, eh?

I wish!  More like BORE overdoese.  TT;

QuoteI actually think CTSS-san's design would feature some red and blue; cause CTSS ran at MIT on two machines, called the Blue and Red machines :P

I have to think up a color scheme for her...the is another thing that's holding me back with finishing these ancient OS-tans... /quote]

Oooh!  How absolutely, positively convenient!  I tell you, it's Fate!  Fate that has led us to draw ever closer to CTSS-sama!!!  @v@

*goes off to download her source code to worship it*

QuoteOh yes, and have some chibi PCLOS-tan "mounted" on a 3GB HD:

CUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;^0^;



And you're telling ME you can't draw CHIBIS?!!!  Now it's official,... your hesitance is a lame excuse.  TvT
Bella-sama is destined to be a great chibifier!  Resistence is Futile!  ^___^

The best thing about chibis is that they bypass hands and feet outright, allowing one to focus on making the most stunning (and least time-intensive) parts even better!  

Just one note.... with PCLOS-sama it's okay, since she's a mellow character to begin with.  But other characters (certainly younger ones) will require a 30% increase in eye size for maximum cuteness.  ^.^

*in the process of lovin' wild n' derby PCLOS-sama*  ^V^

QuoteAnd here's Spike, RSTS/E and RT11-tan (don't let her small size fool you...RT11-tan is one of the oldest DEC-tans!)

How short is RSTS/E-tan?  After dealing with all the Damn Small-tans, all these self-professed "short" girls just don't cut it.  
Course, they're not tall either under C-chan's definition, so I guess they're suspended in a kind of statuesque limbo called "Average".  TvT'

QuotePCLOS-tan chibi: And you've drawn your first chibi! Looks fantastic! PCLOS-tan looks she's having a rip-snortin' good time roundin' up some dogies! YEEHAW!!

YEEEEEEEEEHOWDY!!!  ^V^
Now to get SAM-chan in there too, so we can quickly and conveniently forget that I've supposed to have drafted her months ago.  ^____^;

QuoteI've actually had this concept floating around for a long time...I figured a chibified version would make it a lot cuter. And a bit easier to draw, too

Oh yeah, NOW you're DEFINITELY gonna be drawing chibis, girl....  TvT

QuoteSpeaking of which, I've discovered some strange things about DEC's illegitimate cousin...an OS named AMOS! But I'll elaborate at the Theories thread...

Where have all these old OS-tans been hiding at?!  @o@

Makes me wonder if a future Bella will be researching ancient Linux-tans, and uncover Ubuntu-sama illegitimate cousins, gOS and Linux Mint.  ^^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 07, 2008, 05:53:42 PM
QuoteMOUNTED XD >:3

That's the term for when a (Unix-like?) OS is connected to a storage device. And for someone who's sitting on a horse :P

Quote*applauds* Very good, Nejin-san! ^v^
And for that, you get delicious cakey.....

*pulls out random cake*

That first cake...makes me wanna be sick @__@

QuoteWell in fairness, I made one myself back in my youth. Not as detailed, though. ^^;

;026

QuoteBWAHAHA!! ^v^
Only Bella-sama would have such a disparate set of characters, from all walks of OS-tan life, feature in such a dynamic parody! ^.^

Admittedly it was hard for me to tell that was Slack-chan and Adam-chan, but Leopard-chan's tail was unmistakable. ^^

Well, the characters of Lost tend to be very disparate themselves (although, inexplicably linked in a lot of ways; like the Six Degrees of Separation)...so it works out well ;)

QuoteI still don't get the fate of the world thing,.... ^^'

Well, this week there was a computer that helped avert a possible disaster...so maybe I just like Lost for it's depiction of CLI-computers from the 70s as being powerful and relevant in the modern world XD

QuotePETchan certainly looks more adult, but her bangs don't have that cute upward hook (where her hair almost literally meets her mouth), and as an FYI, the metal brace on her hair actually encircles the entirety of her head. ^^

Still,...

*ROTFLs at "PET of Death* ^V^

Oopsie...

But, ya gotta admire my effort!

Quote*brains explodes-in-thermonuclear-fashion trying decipher elaborate plot*

But there's no mistaking that VMS-sama looks awesome, and NT-sama looks,......... appropriately flabbergasted.... ^^

I've been watching Lost since the first season, so to me it's not all that elaborate. At least not compared to the recurring plots implying rips in the space-time continuum, an impending apocalypse, ghosts, secret societies, massive cover-ups, etc etc... ;)

QuoteNo, I want to thank YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU for asking me so many questions about old OS-tans, which has helped get me off my lazy behind and actually publish my ideas out for wonderful, benevolent artists such as yourself to draw. And I thank YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU for being so open-minded and giving old, alternative, and underappreciated OSes a chance, when so many people before you just kinda shrug their shoulders and draw whatever is popular "just cause". ^______^

I want to THANK YOU for thanking me!

Quote*stands on high cliff, glues on owl ears, douses self with blood, and wields about the MULTICS staff triumphantly in clear imitation of,... somebody*

Wa....what?! @__@

QuoteOooh! How absolutely, positively convenient! I tell you, it's Fate! Fate that has led us to draw ever closer to CTSS-sama!!! @v@

*goes off to download her source code to worship it*

I'll probably end up doing chibis of CTSS, GECOS, WAITS-tan etc. just to work out the coloring...

QuoteAnd you're telling ME you can't draw CHIBIS?!!! Now it's official,... your hesitance is a lame excuse. TvT
Bella-sama is destined to be a great chibifier! Resistence is Futile! ^___^

The best thing about chibis is that they bypass hands and feet outright, allowing one to focus on making the most stunning (and least time-intensive) parts even better!

Just one note.... with PCLOS-sama it's okay, since she's a mellow character to begin with. But other characters (certainly younger ones) will require a 30% increase in eye size for maximum cuteness. ^.^

*in the process of lovin' wild n' derby PCLOS-sama* ^V^

I thought her eyes might have been a bit too small...oh well. And yeah, hands and feet were always troublesome for me (to an extent)...

QuoteHow short is RSTS/E-tan? After dealing with all the Damn Small-tans, all these self-professed "short" girls just don't cut it.
Course, they're not tall either under C-chan's definition, so I guess they're suspended in a kind of statuesque limbo called "Average". TvT'

I don't think RSTS/E-tan would be short...more like tall/average (5' 7''). RT11-tan is quite short (maybe in the high 4' or low 5' range) and is physically a teenager, because RT 11 was a very small OS (I read it could even give Unix a run for it's money size-wise).

VMS-sama, on the other hand, I think would be at least 5' 9''...of course, my views on women's height may be a bit messed up...most of the girls my age are quite short to me, and I'm just a little over 5-and-a-half feet tall O__o

QuoteYEEEEEEEEEHOWDY!!! ^V^
Now to get SAM-chan in there too, so we can quickly and conveniently forget that I've supposed to have drafted her months ago. ^____^;

Course, SAM-chan could be riding a pen drive-pony :P

QuoteWhere have all these old OS-tans been hiding at?! @o@

Makes me wonder if a future Bella will be researching ancient Linux-tans, and uncover Ubuntu-sama illegitimate cousins, gOS and Linux Mint. ^^;

Oh c'mon, I already know about Ubuntu-san's kin ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 08, 2008, 05:29:42 PM
OMG, I just noticed my new rank! ^_^

*goes into award show acceptance-speech mode*

I want to thank everyone and everything that has helped me get to this point! The Mods, C-Chan, my months of subtle puppydog eye begging, etc etc.

*starts crying*

I remember first hearing about VMS in a discussion, long ago, involving Windows NT-tan. I didn't give much thought to VMS at first...but the more I read about it, the more interesting it seemed. And when I started to investigate the little-known but undeniable link between it and NT, it started to serve as an explaination to me...an explaination for why Windows NT-based OSs weren't as sucky as MSDOS-based Windowses.

A year ago, I would have thought very little of any OS made in the 1970s, if only out of ignorance. But VMS is one of the systems that has proven to me that a well-built OS can be timeless.

Unlike the other OSs I've made long-winded change-of-rank speeches about, like XP, OS X, and Linux, I've really had no experience with VMS, unless you count some telneting...even then, I mostly just play a game or two. But I'd like to think that a little bit of VMS's legacy can be seen in my own XP machines, as well as any NT-based OS that can provide years of stable service.

Anyhoo...

Now I have to think of a witty thing to put in the location box (cause I like to match it with my rank)...something witty and suitably VMS-y...like, "in the nightmares of skiddies everywhere" or something.

But let's review...I have my Unix-sama-ism signature, my VMS-sama avatar, yeah there should be an matter/anti-matter explosion any time now XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 08, 2008, 11:11:17 PM
QuoteWell, this week there was a computer that helped avert a possible disaster...so maybe I just like Lost for it's depiction of CLI-computers from the 70s as being powerful and relevant in the modern world XD

Well I guess if it had been UNIX-sama, I wouldn't bat an eye.  Figured the Goddess of all she surveys could have the world wrapped around her little finger.  ^^

But PETchan,...you could Poke her and she'd be out for the ount.... ^v^;

QuoteI want to THANK YOU for thanking me!

*hangs on to dear life*

OMG!!!!!  WHAT POWAH!!!!!!!!!!  I UNDERESTIMATED YOU!!!!!!!!  I'M BESTED!!!!!  @V@

*C-chan gets propelled back by the power of Bella's appreciation*

QuoteWa....what?! @__@

Oh,.. tis a heatheous attempt to follow in UNIX-sama's footsteps.  ^^'

QuoteI'll probably end up doing chibis of CTSS, GECOS, WAITS-tan etc. just to work out the coloring...

I'll reserve a couple of swoons for the momentous occasion!  ^___^

QuoteI don't think RSTS/E-tan would be short...more like tall/average (5' 7''). RT11-tan is quite short (maybe in the high 4' or low 5' range) and is physically a teenager, because RT 11 was a very small OS (I read it could even give Unix a run for it's money size-wise).

Aa sou sou.  ^__^
My definition of average ranges from 1'0" to 5'11", so they're just varying degrees of "averageness".  ^.^;
RT-11-san, physically, reminds me a bit of UNIX-sama.  ^^

QuoteVMS-sama, on the other hand, I think would be at least 5' 9''

Sounds bout right.  ^>^

Quote...of course, my views on women's height may be a bit messed up...most of the girls my age are quite short to me, and I'm just a little over 5-and-a-half feet tall O__o

By that you do mean, 5'6", no?  -v-
Hmm,... still baffled by this overabundance of short girls in your neck of the woods,....  There must be a correlation with something.... -.-

*ponders ponders ponders*

*shock*

MAC USAGE!!  @o@
That must be it!  You said everyone in your town uses Macs, yet your primary machine is an XP. Ergo,... you're average height, whereas all the other girls are short as molasses....  @.@'

I recall even Aurora-hime is about an inch shorter than you, so surely that proves my theory.  -v-
But I need a larger sample set, just to be sure.... ^__^

*sets Yaoi trap to try to ensnare Icelilly*

QuoteCourse, SAM-chan could be riding a pen drive-pony :P

*squeals with joy*  ^,^

QuoteOh c'mon, I already know about Ubuntu-san's kin

Oh no, I meant another person like you 30-40 years from now. ^_____^

QuoteOMG, I just noticed my new rank!

YEAH!!!!!  I'm so happy for you!  ^o^
(thank you Tsubashi-dono!)

Quote*goes into award show acceptance-speech mode*

I want to thank everyone and everything that has helped me get to this point! The Mods, C-Chan, my months of subtle puppydog eye begging, etc etc.

^___^

Quote*starts crying*

I remember first hearing about VMS in a discussion, long ago, involving Windows NT-tan. I didn't give much thought to VMS at first...but the more I read about it, the more interesting it seemed. And when I started to investigate the little-known but undeniable link between it and NT, it started to serve as an explaination to me...an explaination for why Windows NT-based OSs weren't as sucky as MSDOS-based Windowses.

A year ago, I would have thought very little of any OS made in the 1970s, if only out of ignorance. But VMS is one of the systems that has proven to me that a well-built OS can be timeless.

Unlike the other OSs I've made long-winded change-of-rank speeches about, like XP, OS X, and Linux, I've really had no experience with VMS, unless you count some telneting...even then, I mostly just play a game or two. But I'd like to think that a little bit of VMS's legacy can be seen in my own XP machines, as well as any NT-based OS that can provide years of stable service.

*applauds*

That was beautiful!!!  ^0^
Indeed, I recall when we were first talking about VMS oh so long ago.... ^___^

Seems like only yesterday.... ^v^

QuoteAnyhoo...

Now I have to think of a witty thing to put in the location box (cause I like to match it with my rank)...something witty and suitably VMS-y...like, "in the nightmares of skiddies everywhere" or something.

Hoo.... I was thinking more along the lines of "Administering a VAX-ine".  ^____^

*laughs at own bad joke*  ^V^;

QuoteBut let's review...I have my Unix-sama-ism signature, my VMS-sama avatar, yeah there should be an matter/anti-matter explosion any time now XD

Oh no problem, no problem.... ^.^
Remember the two get along quite well, as only long time rivals can.  ^^

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Course,... can't say the same for their minions.  ^^'
Would't be surprised if your posts end up being used as battlegrounds between the CIOST and the Nix girls.  ^v^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 10, 2008, 03:53:15 PM
QuoteWell I guess if it had been UNIX-sama, I wouldn't bat an eye. Figured the Goddess of all she surveys could have the world wrapped around her little finger. ^^

But PETchan,...you could Poke her and she'd be out for the ount.... ^v^;

In all fairness, I don't think it is a Commodore; the terminal may look quite microcomputer-ish, but it seems to be hooked up to some larger machines, like minicomputers (and you might also notice anyone who uses a computer on this show does so by gunpoint):





And judging by the commands given...



They always start out with a >: Now, I don't know of any command language that uses a >: but RSX uses a > so perhaps the Lost Computers use RSX. Yay, RSX-sama is controlling the fate of the world!

QuoteOh,.. tis a heatheous attempt to follow in UNIX-sama's footsteps. ^^'

Looks like we's having pork roast for supper!

QuoteI'll reserve a couple of swoons for the momentous occasion! ^___^

Well, I'm working on a chibi of one of the aforementioned -tans...but I shan't say which!

QuoteRT-11-san, physically, reminds me a bit of UNIX-sama. ^^

That's the joke ;)

QuoteBy that you do mean, 5'6", no? -v-
Hmm,... still baffled by this overabundance of short girls in your neck of the woods,.... There must be a correlation with something.... -.-

Yep, I'm in that range.

QuoteMAC USAGE!! @o@
That must be it! You said everyone in your town uses Macs, yet your primary machine is an XP. Ergo,... you're average height, whereas all the other girls are short as molasses.... @.@'

I recall even Aurora-hime is about an inch shorter than you, so surely that proves my theory. -v-
But I need a larger sample set, just to be sure.... ^__^

*sets Yaoi trap to try to ensnare Icelilly*

LOL! Yes, that must be it! You've discovered the cause of all the short folks around here!

QuoteOh no, I meant another person like you 30-40 years from now. ^_____^

Oh, I see...

QuoteYEAH!!!!! I'm so happy for you! ^o^
(thank you Tsubashi-dono!)

Ooooh! Thank you Tsubashi-dono! A baked a cake just for you...



QuoteThat was beautiful!!! ^0^
Indeed, I recall when we were first talking about VMS oh so long ago.... ^___^

Seems like only yesterday.... ^v^

That little discovery also taught me one of the timeless truths of the computer industry: Everyone steals, especially M$!

QuoteHoo.... I was thinking more along the lines of "Administering a VAX-ine". ^____^

*laughs at own bad joke* ^V^;

Lawl :P

Nope, I have to think of something incredibly clever...I'm still liking my Skiddie nightmare one heehee...

QuoteOh no problem, no problem.... ^.^
Remember the two get along quite well, as only long time rivals can. ^^

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Course,... can't say the same for their minions. ^^'
Would't be surprised if your posts end up being used as battlegrounds between the CIOST and the Nix girls. ^v^

Oh yes, VMS-sama and Unix-sama are cordial with each other...it's only their supporters that mix like nitroglycerin and matches O__o
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 10, 2008, 04:22:01 PM
QuoteThey always start out with a >: Now, I don't know of any command language that uses a >: but RSX uses a > so perhaps the Lost Computers use RSX. Yay, RSX-sama is controlling the fate of the world!

Well THAT's better.  ^_____^
Maybe LOST takes place in another dimension, where it's RSX-sama who builds an empire and reigns supreme, and Windows NT is based on Unix (maybe called Windows NX?).  ^.^

QuoteWell, I'm working on a chibi of one of the aforementioned -tans...but I shan't say which!

Oh you shall.  ^v^

*starts poking Bella-sama at regular intervals, to see if he can annoy her into confessing*

QuoteLOL! Yes, that must be it! You've discovered the cause of all the short folks around here!

*stands triumphantly*

OHHHHHHH HOHOHOHO,..! ^.^
Elementary, my dear Bella!  El-e-men-ta-ry....  -v-

So now, where's my Nobel Prize?  ^___^

QuoteThat little discovery also taught me one of the timeless truths of the computer industry: Everyone steals, especially M$!

Oh but the C-chan doesn't steal. ^_________^'

*hides his Infinity Zero blackmarket Mini OS-tans*

QuoteOh yes, VMS-sama and Unix-sama are cordial with each other...it's only their supporters that mix like nitroglycerin and matches O__o

More like nitroglycerin and a flame thrower.  ^^;

Fortunately, we're on track to throwing in a particular fun and playful THIRD faction to help defuse things.  *nudge nudge wink wink*  ^___~
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on March 11, 2008, 05:13:11 AM
Oh wow. Alot to respond to in here. Let's get started.

Quote from: "Bella"Oh yes, and have some chibi PCLOS-tan "mounted" on a 3GB HD:

Oh my GOSH...@v@ CUTENESS!!
And here you said you weren't good at doing chibis. LIES all lies!

I also like your Spike, RSTS/E and RSTS/11 pic. Cute.

Quote from: "Bella"Mac-tan and Vista-sensei:

"Hi, I'm a Mac,"

"and I'm a cheesy M$ marketing scheme."

O.O
Now that I really look at him. He reminds me of the only character Mugen comes with by default Kung Fu man.
(Mugen only comes with one character you have to download the rest that other people have made.)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c257/johans_nene/Non-Nintendo/MUGEN/MUGENFightKungFuManvs.png

Quote from: "Bella"Speaking of which...Oh noes! I did a Lost/OS-tan parody!

Oooh, interesting. I knew you'd do this eventually.

Panel 1: Much points to you for using Leopard-chan. ^_^

Panel 2: LOL "Pet of Death"
As if you actually need more spaceballs references here. But I just can't help but think of the end.
Dark Helmet: "Why is there always a self destruct button on these spaceships?"

Panel 3: *gasp* The whole VMS-NT thing is uncovered!


Oh and Congratulations to you Bella-san on reaching your new title.

I'm know I'm going to be sharkfood after I make this next comment.
But VMS-sama in that pic (the one your using in your avatar) kinda reminded me of Vega from street fighter.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/28/SSFVega.jpg/250px-SSFVega.jpg

I shall return with more in-depth posts later.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Icelilly on March 11, 2008, 09:59:51 AM
Quote from: "C-Chan"MAC USAGE!!  @o@
That must be it!  You said everyone in your town uses Macs, yet your primary machine is an XP. Ergo,... you're average height, whereas all the other girls are short as molasses....  @.@'

I recall even Aurora-hime is about an inch shorter than you, so surely that proves my theory.  -v-
But I need a larger sample set, just to be sure.... ^__^

*sets Yaoi trap to try to ensnare Icelilly*
I FOUND YOU. >v< *steps on yaoi trap*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on March 11, 2008, 11:04:08 AM
Wait...Yaoi Trap.

That means...no no no, that's just WRONG.
PARADOX AAH *dies*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 11, 2008, 07:16:23 PM
QuoteWell THAT's better. ^_____^
Maybe LOST takes place in another dimension, where it's RSX-sama who builds an empire and reigns supreme, and Windows NT is based on Unix (maybe called Windows NX?). ^.^

You sure you've never seen Lost? Cause that sounds like something a fan would say :P

As for real OSs being portrayed in fiction, I was watching Jurassic Park a while back, and there came a part when the park's engineer's granddaughter (the self-professed hacker) got on one of the park's computers and was like "This is a Unix system!"

And I was like, "Whoa, Unix got a mention in one of my favorite movies!"

QuoteOh you shall. ^v^

*starts poking Bella-sama at regular intervals, to see if he can annoy her into confessing*

Okay...she really hates Multics-sama...is that enough of a clue?

Quote*stands triumphantly*

OHHHHHHH HOHOHOHO,..! ^.^
Elementary, my dear Bella! El-e-men-ta-ry.... -v-

So now, where's my Nobel Prize? ^___^

*digs around*

I know I have a Nobel Prize somewhere around here...Aha!



QuoteMore like nitroglycerin and a flame thrower. ^^;

Fortunately, we're on track to throwing in a particular fun and playful THIRD faction to help defuse things. *nudge nudge wink wink* ^___~

Hmmm...whatever do you mean...? The DOSes? The Vintage-tans?

QuoteOh my GOSH...@v@ CUTENESS!!
And here you said you weren't good at doing chibis. LIES all lies!

I also like your Spike, RSTS/E and RSTS/11 pic. Cute.

Thank you Techno! I'm glad you like them!

QuoteO.O
Now that I really look at him. He reminds me of the only character Mugen comes with by default Kung Fu man.
(Mugen only comes with one character you have to download the rest that other people have made.)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c257/johans_nene/Non-Nintendo/MUGEN/MUGENFightKungFuManvs.png

Any chance we could see a Vista-sensei Mugen character? ;)

QuoteOooh, interesting. I knew you'd do this eventually.

Panel 1: Much points to you for using Leopard-chan.

Panel 2: LOL "Pet of Death"
As if you actually need more spaceballs references here. But I just can't help but think of the end.
Dark Helmet: "Why is there always a self destruct button on these spaceships?"

Panel 3: *gasp* The whole VMS-NT thing is uncovered!

You got the ability to see the future, Techno! Heehee...I'm happy you liked it :)

QuoteOh and Congratulations to you Bella-san on reaching your new title.

I'm know I'm going to be sharkfood after I make this next comment.
But VMS-sama in that pic (the one your using in your avatar) kinda reminded me of Vega from street fighter.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/28/SSFVega.jpg/250px-SSFVega.jpg

Thanks! I didn't completely see this rank change coming, either...when I saw it I was like, "No wai!"

And I assure you while she may seem quite intimidating, VMS-sama only sets her sharks on those who try to harm her...in reality, she's really quite a nice person once you get to know her :P

Hmmm...I'm unfamiliar with Street Fighter, though...

QuoteI FOUND YOU. >v< *steps on yaoi trap*

Oh yeah, this'll get them every time

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 14, 2008, 04:12:49 PM
Okay, posting this the second time...



My first finished chibi, featuring GECOS-sama, everyone's favorite Unix-sama mentor and Multics-sama tormentor.

I swear on all that is good in this world that I posted this pic two days ago, but it has since gone missing.

Meaning either there's a wandering black hole roaming teh internets and sucking up random data here and there, or I in fact went back in time and un-posted it, little to my current consiousness' knowledge, or it violated some forum size restrictions. But aren't the first two a helluva lot more interesting explanations?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on March 14, 2008, 05:23:13 PM
QuoteMeaning either there's a wandering black hole roaming teh internets and sucking up random data here and there, or I in fact went back in time and un-posted it, little to my current consiousness' knowledge, or it violated some forum size restrictions. But aren't the first two a helluva lot more interesting explanations?
When this happens to me, it's usually because I previewed my post, then navigated away without actually posting it.  When it's a black hole, though, I usually hide for a very, very long time until it passes over.

Aside from all that, GECOS-sama's outfit is quite fascinating. ^__^  She's very enjoyable to look at.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 15, 2008, 11:38:19 AM
QuoteWhen this happens to me, it's usually because I previewed my post, then navigated away without actually posting it. When it's a black hole, though, I usually hide for a very, very long time until it passes over.

Hmmm...that could be it, cause I preview my posts too O__o

But we shouldn't discredit data black holes, cause that's a great explaination for some of our time's greatest mysteries; like my missing Inkscape paths, the spontaneously disappearing OS/2 source code, etc. etc.

QuoteAside from all that, GECOS-sama's outfit is quite fascinating. ^__^ She's very enjoyable to look at.

Thank you, I'm happy you like her! I have to say you inspired me with her outfit; I tried to make it a mix of Victorian and Japanese styles (because GECOS is from the 60s and a lot of our 60s OS-tans dress in rather old-fashion styles, and GECOS was quite popular in Japan later on).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on March 15, 2008, 12:31:24 PM
Quote
Hmmm...that could be it, cause I preview my posts too O__o

But we shouldn't discredit data black holes, cause that's a great explaination for some of our time's greatest mysteries; like my missing Inkscape paths, the spontaneously disappearing OS/2 source code, etc. etc.
Previews are only cause of despair! Stay away from them by all means!

And Data Black Holes are very, very discerning...
...damn swiss people. At least they could've left the Internet alone -.-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 16, 2008, 03:36:04 PM
QuotePreviews are only cause of despair! Stay away from them by all means!

I likes my previews. I'm gonna preview this post when I'm done writing it.

QuoteAnd Data Black Holes are very, very discerning...
...damn swiss people. At least they could've left the Internet alone -.-

Now, now, I like the Swiss. I don't think they made the data black hole, this sounds like a IBM/M$ conspiracy to me.

Anyhow...I might as well post some pix that have been floating around for awhile that I've been to lazy to post...



Random doodling; clockwise, hilariously one-sided Unix-sama using sourcery vs. VMS-sama using....some kinda alchemy...dual; yet another DOS/Batch 11-tan concept; and chibi Batch 11-tan chasing after RT 11-tan, her adopted daughter/sworn enemy.



Adult (Original, Berkeley Unix) BSD-tan; I gave her an updo and little "horn" cowlicks.



Solaris-san is trying on Linux-sama's outfits, notably her Compiz Fusion gown.

After reading about how Compiz Fusion has been ported to Solaris:

http://thermalnoise.wordpress.com/2007/04/21/compiz-on-solaris/

I thought of this idea. Yep, Linux-sama has discovered who has been sneaking into her dresser and trying on all her clothes O__o



Still on a chibi Solaris-san kick. Fun little forced perspective shot with Solaris-san finding Damn Small Solaris-tan in her morning java...I really didn't have any outfit in mind, I just didn't want anyone to look nekkid.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on March 16, 2008, 03:44:44 PM
Solaris drinking her morning Java...lulz were had  ;043
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 16, 2008, 09:43:16 PM
DOS Batch 11-tan is RT 11-tan's adoptive mother and sworn enemy? That's awful! What caused them to be enemies? Anyways, I guess that RT 11-tan was not sad at all about DOS Batch 11-tan dying...

I especially like the 4th picture with Solaris-tan getting caught trying on Linux-sama's clothes! Reminds me of that group picture you drew with Slackware-tan (and some of her descendants) bowing down to worship Unix and in the back was Solaris-tan dressed in a similar suit to Linux-tan's.

And hooray! There is a Damn Small Solaris-tan! Once you make a colored version, I can draw a group picture with her and the other Damn Small-tans! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 17, 2008, 04:18:05 PM
QuoteSolaris drinking her morning Java...lulz were had

I aim to get lulz ;)

QuoteDOS Batch 11-tan is RT 11-tan's adoptive mother and sworn enemy? That's awful! What caused them to be enemies? Anyways, I guess that RT 11-tan was not sad at all about DOS Batch 11-tan dying...

Well...maybe I exaggerate a tad. Batch 11-tan was something of the caretaker of RT 11-tan and RSTS-tan (since Batch 11 was used in the creation of both OSs). She claims herself as the mother of RSX-tan, even though there's a lot of evidence that RSX-tan's heritage lies elsewhere. The reason why Batch 11 usage dropped a lot was the creation of much more usable RT 11, so I figure the two characters would have a rocky relationship. Still, she really does love her "kids"; she just doesn't always show it (and although she enjoys chasing folks with knifes and such, she'd never hurt them...or at least not her family)

Somehow I see Batch 11-tan as being a bit like Diva from Blood +; somewhat childish, very temperamental especially toward her caretakers, but still with a devotion toward her children.

QuoteI especially like the 4th picture with Solaris-tan getting caught trying on Linux-sama's clothes! Reminds me of that group picture you drew with Slackware-tan (and some of her descendants) bowing down to worship Unix and in the back was Solaris-tan dressed in a similar suit to Linux-tan's.

Haha! The famous Slackwares-worshiping-Unix-sama pic...

I saw that just about every Linux desktop environment/window manager has been ported to Solaris, so her enjoyment of trying on Linux-sama's garb might be a fun little quirk for her.

Lesse...Slackware-san wants to be a Unix, Solaris-san likes being a Linux (or at least dressing the part)...yup, that's a pretty screwy family O__O

QuoteAnd hooray! There is a Damn Small Solaris-tan! Once you make a colored version, I can draw a group picture with her and the other Damn Small-tans!

Still trying to think up a color scheme. Maybe light red/blondish hair, she'll be wearing a little Duke-inspired hat, and perhaps blueish clothes...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: windowsgirl on March 21, 2008, 02:49:30 PM
nice/...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 22, 2008, 12:49:18 PM
Thank you, Windowsgirl :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on March 25, 2008, 11:09:11 AM
Quote
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/Copyofimg028-1.jpg

Solaris-san is trying on Linux-sama's outfits, notably her Compiz Fusion gown.

After reading about how Compiz Fusion has been ported to Solaris:

http://thermalnoise.wordpress.com/2007/04/21/compiz-on-solaris/

I thought of this idea. Yep, Linux-sama has discovered who has been sneaking into her dresser and trying on all her clothes O__o


Wow! it's Solaris-tan!
I really wish I could try Solaris right away since those said features of it were interesting as an open source alternative.

You gave Solaris-tan a nice hairstyle by the way  ;010

Quote
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/img028.jpg

Now that is a classic illustration!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 25, 2008, 12:24:59 PM
QuoteI FOUND YOU. >v< *steps on yaoi trap*

Damn!  I forgot I had to capture Icelilly-san!  >__<
Now I can't ask about her height.... ;__;
Now the mystery of Bella-sama's UNGAWDLY-short town will never be solved.  ;________;

Le sigh....

By the way, I'm sorry for missing out on your color Chibi wave.  I'll repost GECOS-chan as penance:



Granted she's not the friendliest puppy in the kennel, I think her head could've used a size-doubling to capitalize on the "cute factor" more.  As it is now, she's cute but still bound by normal portions somewhat.  '__'

However, at least now you see the benefit of quick-deployment chibis!  ^__^
You have an idea about her hair, eye color, decorations, dress,... Your beautiful fold-hand does wonders even on the chibi level, and the tanto is as well-rendered as it is adorable.  ^^

QuoteAnyhow...I might as well post some pix that have been floating around for awhile that I've been to lazy to post...

hilariously one-sided Unix-sama using sourcery vs. VMS-sama using....some kinda alchemy...dual;

UNIX-sama vs VMS-sama:  I'll invoke the clause of "Mutually Assured Swoonage" on this one.  ^___^

Quoteyet another DOS/Batch 11-tan concept; and chibi Batch 11-tan chasing after RT 11-tan, her adopted daughter/sworn enemy.

BWAHAHA!!  Psycho-cuteness works as well.  Still can't get over the fact that she adopted,... a sworn enemy?  ^__^'

QuoteAdult (Original, Berkeley Unix) BSD-tan; I gave her an updo and little "horn" cowlicks.

Now we're cookin'.... with fire.... literally!  ^___^
Gorgeous stuff here -- how could I have missed all this?!

QuoteSolaris-san is trying on Linux-sama's outfits, notably her Compiz Fusion gown.

Oh come on!  Now you're just TRYING to make me laugh to death!  ^V^

QuoteStill on a chibi Solaris-san kick. Fun little forced perspective shot with Solaris-san finding Damn Small Solaris-tan in her morning java...I really didn't have any outfit in mind, I just didn't want anyone to look nekkid.

*squeals with delight*

Kink-eh!  Much kink here for C-chan's more-than-questionable tastes...  I love it! ^v^

In any event, before I go, I definitely want to thank you for pressing on strong with your drawing.  ^^

I have two presents for you today, which I'm offering in appreciation for this, plus cheering me up in general...

One is news of Inkscape 0.46's official release.  ^___^

http://inkscape.org/

Much time for rejoicing.  ^v^

And two is a small nightly build featuring my first attempt at getting back into drawing again.  Sorry, it was supposed to have been BSD-based in nature, but for reasons that you know very well by now, chibi PCLOS-tan just came to me like a lightning bolt of inspiration.  Even sketched this in 30 minutes in the wee hours of the morning.  ^___^'



Nothing's really changed from our original design, other than that I've switched her ethnicity and am considering keeping her hat as a semi-permanent accessory.  ^^

And yes, I want to finally keep my year-old promise and draw a chibi SAM-tan as well.... soon..... like this very evening....  ^__^

And then I'll shade and background.  ^.^

*wags tail with giddiness*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 25, 2008, 06:06:06 PM
QuoteWow! it's Solaris-tan!
I really wish I could try Solaris right away since those said features of it were interesting as an open source alternative.

You gave Solaris-tan a nice hairstyle by the way

Oh yeah, you've been wanting to give Solaris a try...with Compiz Fusion, though, I'd want to give it a try! :P

QuoteNow that is a classic illustration!

Thank you!

QuoteGranted she's not the friendliest puppy in the kennel, I think her head could've used a size-doubling to capitalize on the "cute factor" more. As it is now, she's cute but still bound by normal portions somewhat. '__'

I know. I is fail with chibi proportions.

But still...I have read that there are varying forms of chibi, from just, plain, chibi to super-deformed. So...that'll be my excuse.

QuoteHowever, at least now you see the benefit of quick-deployment chibis! ^__^
You have an idea about her hair, eye color, decorations, dress,... Your beautiful fold-hand does wonders even on the chibi level, and the tanto is as well-rendered as it is adorable. ^^

Yeah, I've been thinking of doing chibis for FreeVMS and O3one-chan, since I really want to do finished drawings of them...

QuoteUNIX-sama vs VMS-sama: I'll invoke the clause of "Mutually Assured Swoonage" on this one. ^___^

Glad you like it :)

I was recently reading about the history of BSD, and it turns out that, at Berkeley, BSD and Bell Lab's Unix has a strange history with VMS and RSTS.

Maybe I'll elaborate in the theories thread.

QuoteBWAHAHA!! Psycho-cuteness works as well. Still can't get over the fact that she adopted,... a sworn enemy? ^__^'

No, actually, she adopted RT 11-tan and later on they became...heated rivals let's say.

QuoteOh come on! Now you're just TRYING to make me laugh to death! ^V^

Did you see that screenshot of Solaris running Compiz Fusion, though? Dressed like that, Solaris-tan could steal the prize of Most Hawtest Unix right out of under one of the Macs :P

Quote*squeals with delight*

Kink-eh! Much kink here for C-chan's more-than-questionable tastes... I love it! ^v^

Well, I've decided that, for a really great concept like this, I might as well go big or go home...



I should note, this is my first time attempting any sort of forced perspective. In her right hand, Solaris-tan is holding a magnifying glass...thus the distortion of the size of her eye. Really just a rough vector sketch, though...

QuoteIn any event, before I go, I definitely want to thank you for pressing on strong with your drawing. ^^

I have two presents for you today, which I'm offering in appreciation for this, plus cheering me up in general...

One is news of Inkscape 0.46's official release. ^___^

http://inkscape.org/

Much time for rejoicing. ^v^

*opens gift*

Yay! Thanks! You knew exactly what I wanted :)

QuoteAnd two is a small nightly build featuring my first attempt at getting back into drawing again. Sorry, it was supposed to have been BSD-based in nature, but for reasons that you know very well by now, chibi PCLOS-tan just came to me like a lightning bolt of inspiration. Even sketched this in 30 minutes in the wee hours of the morning. ^___^'

Nothing's really changed from our original design, other than that I've switched her ethnicity and am considering keeping her hat as a semi-permanent accessory. ^^

Ooooh, cute! And 30 minutes? Wow! That's pretty amazing...

I like her a bit better this way. The hat I'm a little lukewarm on...never been that big of a fan of cowboy hats outside of rodeos, though, so that's just me. We don't see many ethnic variations with OS-tans, though, so I'm liking this.

QuoteAnd yes, I want to finally keep my year-old promise and draw a chibi SAM-tan as well.... soon..... like this very evening.... ^__^

And then I'll shade and background. ^.^

*wags tail with giddiness*

No wai! Awesome!

Oh yeah, and this is something I've been working on for a while in paint...



I call it, Me Glomping a PO'd VMS-sama.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 25, 2008, 06:22:19 PM
GECOS-tan looks really neat! A most unique and beautiful combination of traditional Japanese and Victorian fashions! ;010

I like the slight changes made with PCLOS-tan and I can't wait to see SAM-chan!

Great work with the new Damn Small Solaris + Solaris-tan picture! Forced perspectives sure are hard! x__x

And glomping a PO'd VMS-sama: RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN OTHERWISE YOU ARE AS GOOD AS SHARK FOOD! 0___0
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 27, 2008, 07:32:59 PM
QuoteGECOS-tan looks really neat! A most unique and beautiful combination of traditional Japanese and Victorian fashions!

Thank you. :)

QuoteGreat work with the new Damn Small Solaris + Solaris-tan picture! Forced perspectives sure are hard! x__x

Tell me about it! I have made some changes, though, involving the distortion that the magnifying glass is causing...

QuoteAnd glomping a PO'd VMS-sama: RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN OTHERWISE YOU ARE AS GOOD AS SHARK FOOD! 0___0

In all fairness, she wasn't PO'd until she had a noob glomp her O___o

Anyhow...I've had an idea. Regarding my dream to do an OS-tan comic...I don't know if it's a good idea or not, though...

I'm thinking about doing a hand drawn OS-tan comic series...I'll start it in pencil, but I might make it pen and ink. My rationale: I have a lot of OS-tan comic ideas. I wish I could make some of them a reality, but I don't think I could ever do so with my current process of hand sketching, then moving the drawing to Inkscape to vectorize it. To put it bluntly...I'm a lot more efficient at hand drawing than digital illustration.

The pros to this idea: like I said, I'm very efficient at hand drawing. I tend to lose steam when vectorizing comics, but I am incredibly fast at the actual drawing portion. In the time it would take me to do one page digitally, I could probably do a half a dozen hand drawn pages (though this has yet to be proven).

The cons: I will, in essence, make myself a one-person team. With vector illustration, I can always post the source, others can help out, and I can always go back and fix problems, but this can't be done with hand drawings...the most creative input I could get from others is ideas for stories and such, which I'd value highly.

I wouldn't be doing coloring; so any comics I would make would, theoretically, lack a certain "zazz". I can really hope that the story itself would make up for this. I also realize that manga is often not done in color; but I wonder how many comics/manga are hand drawn...

The bottom line, I have to ask myself, would I rather hold out hope that I will someday be able to draw these ideas in full color, finished, and vectorized, and lacking time, drive and ability, and almost surely end up taking them to the proverbial grave with me?

Or would I rather have them out in the open, on paper, but in an arguably "lesser" form? I have tossed around the idea of doing a fanfic, but I dunno if I would be willing to do all that writing...this, at least, would be visual...

So this will be my test...I am opening the floor to all ideas for a short OS-tan comic. I have ideas, but I'm not sure I want to use them for what would be a test run...

-Something around 2 to 4 pages
-Not terribly complex, but interesting
-Nothing incredibly melodramatic, but with some heart; I could always cop out and do a comedy, 'course.
-I have no set ideas for the characters

I'd be grateful to anyone willing to help out and sorry if I sound so unsure; I am sure I have the means to do this, I only wonder if I can keep it up (as, historically, many of our home grown comics have had a tough time getting off the ground, let alone continue in a series)...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 27, 2008, 08:33:44 PM
Aw man, I can totally relate to that! I am very slow with vector work and am much faster and efficient with pencil-drawn work!

With my comics, I always make a digitally-illustrated version because with all the colors, lighting and special effects; it has a lot of pizazz to it and that my hand-drawn versions are often very sketchy, have blatant errors and sometimes I'm not satisfied with some of the dialogue I wrote down so I replace it when typing it in. Ocassionally I am dissatisfied with how a whole panel turned out on paper so I completely replace it with something different in that panel!

However if I just went with the hand-drawn versions, I'd be up to page 43 with zerOSanity (instead of 34 currently) and p. 20 with Insanity Force (my original series I restarted recently, up to page 2 currently and it's in my DA gallery. At least vectorizing pages in this series is considerably easier!)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 28, 2008, 09:49:56 AM
Thank y'all.  Admittedly, SAM-chan's been delayed a bit, but I am working out her clothing at least.  I want her to look German, but not quite German...  Ovo

QuoteBut still...I have read that there are varying forms of chibi, from just, plain, chibi to super-deformed. So...that'll be my excuse.

Fair enough.  ^^

As long as I get to see these...

QuoteYeah, I've been thinking of doing chibis for FreeVMS and O3one-chan, since I really want to do finished drawings of them...

...anyway you do it is gravy.  ^___^

QuoteDid you see that screenshot of Solaris running Compiz Fusion, though? Dressed like that, Solaris-tan could steal the prize of Most Hawtest Unix right out of under one of the Macs :P

Well yeah I did see that, but you gotta realize that these are all OS-tans, and all technicaly "hawt" (except the kid ones of course -- they're just "cute").  ^^

Put Amiga-sama in a Compiz Fusion dress, and I'd die of blood loss from all the nosebleeding.  ^_________^

QuoteWell, I've decided that, for a really great concept like this, I might as well go big or go home...

Damn straight!  ^___^
Small characters have to be extra small, big characters have to be extra big.  I will not accept gray areas there.  :P

QuoteI should note, this is my first time attempting any sort of forced perspective. In her right hand, Solaris-tan is holding a magnifying glass...thus the distortion of the size of her eye. Really just a rough vector sketch, though...

Rough or not, it makes me want to invent a new word....

"Le Swoon..."  ^V^

*C-chan dies of blood loss from all the nosebleeding*

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*revives*

In the final, though, I might suggest blurring Solaris-sama ever so slightly, just to help give the impression of focus depth.  Let me know when you're done, so I can collage myself into the tea cup for some extra "kink".  ^___^

Should be easy now with 0.46.  ;)

QuoteI like her a bit better this way. The hat I'm a little lukewarm on...never been that big of a fan of cowboy hats outside of rodeos, though, so that's just me. We don't see many ethnic variations with OS-tans, though, so I'm liking this.

Well PCLOS-sama is a Gnu herder, so she'll need to wear that more often than not.  I might make a black and silver variety as well, since those are the dominant colors in the 2008 release.

I'm still indecisive whether to make her Native American or Mexican American, but that's what I'm aiming for and what would truly make her more fundamentally Texan.  

QuoteOh yeah, and this is something I've been working on for a while in paint...

I call it, Me Glomping a PO'd VMS-sama.

I second Aurora-sama's concern about finding you floating in the shark pool after that....  ;D

QuoteGreat work with the new Damn Small Solaris + Solaris-tan picture! Forced perspectives sure are hard! x__x

Not as hard if you're a small piggy like myself.  My whole POV is a forced perspective.  ^.^

*stares up at Aurora*

How's the weather up there?  ^___^'

QuoteI'm thinking about doing a hand drawn OS-tan comic series...I'll start it in pencil, but I might make it pen and ink. My rationale: I have a lot of OS-tan comic ideas. I wish I could make some of them a reality, but I don't think I could ever do so with my current process of hand sketching, then moving the drawing to Inkscape to vectorize it. To put it bluntly...I'm a lot more efficient at hand drawing than digital illustration.

I'd probably say go for it, if only because if hand-drawing is easier for you, it will allow you to at least "storyboard" your comic.  Don't forget that manga is predominantly black and white PRECISELY because it's faster and more efficient to omit color, and certainly much closer to the artist's original hand-sketching.  

I wouldn't say that your hand-sketched storyboards would go to the grave with you, because once the story is fully "story-boarded", then it can be inked (hand-done or digitally) after the fact, and certainly much more easily than if you worked on the story as you went along.  And that can be done by you OR by some kindred soul that may be willing to do it for you.  :)

Besides, historically speaking, posting the Sauce doesn't always mean that someone else will take over.  Look how hard it is for me to get our BSD-tans done.  ^^;

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By the way, has anyone seen an artist around here called Sildias?

Just saw his/her picture in the gallery and it looks very very nice....

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 28, 2008, 05:49:38 PM
QuoteAw man, I can totally relate to that! I am very slow with vector work and am much faster and efficient with pencil-drawn work!

With my comics, I always make a digitally-illustrated version because with all the colors, lighting and special effects; it has a lot of pizazz to it and that my hand-drawn versions are often very sketchy, have blatant errors and sometimes I'm not satisfied with some of the dialogue I wrote down so I replace it when typing it in. Ocassionally I am dissatisfied with how a whole panel turned out on paper so I completely replace it with something different in that panel!

However if I just went with the hand-drawn versions, I'd be up to page 43 with zerOSanity (instead of 34 currently) and p. 20 with Insanity Force (my original series I restarted recently, up to page 2 currently and it's in my DA gallery. At least vectorizing pages in this series is considerably easier!)

I think it's incredible that you can continue your comics...I have had people ask how I have the patience to do some of my drawings...a single drawing isn't much for me, but for some reason I can hardly ever finish a comic -__-

QuoteThank y'all. Admittedly, SAM-chan's been delayed a bit, but I am working out her clothing at least. I want her to look German, but not quite German... Ovo

Not to German....ooooookeeey...

QuoteWell yeah I did see that, but you gotta realize that these are all OS-tans, and all technicaly "hawt" (except the kid ones of course -- they're just "cute"). ^^

Put Amiga-sama in a Compiz Fusion dress, and I'd die of blood loss from all the nosebleeding. ^_________^

I could probably name some not-so-hawt ones :P

QuoteRough or not, it makes me want to invent a new word....

"Le Swoon..." ^V^

*C-chan dies of blood loss from all the nosebleeding*

Oh man, cleanup on aisle 7! And call EMS, I think C-Chan needs a blood transfusion! Nooooo!

Quote*revives*

In the final, though, I might suggest blurring Solaris-sama ever so slightly, just to help give the impression of focus depth. Let me know when you're done, so I can collage myself into the tea cup for some extra "kink". ^___^

Should be easy now with 0.46.

Whaaa! 0.46 still isn't available for Windows :(

But I'll probably blur her as you said...

QuoteWell PCLOS-sama is a Gnu herder, so she'll need to wear that more often than not. I might make a black and silver variety as well, since those are the dominant colors in the 2008 release.

Black and silver could work better...

QuoteI'm still indecisive whether to make her Native American or Mexican American, but that's what I'm aiming for and what would truly make her more fundamentally Texan.

Yeah, when I think Texan, I usually think about...that crazy Texas dude on The Simpsons ^////^

QuoteNot as hard if you're a small piggy like myself. My whole POV is a forced perspective. ^.^

*stares up at Aurora*

How's the weather up there? ^___^'

Cold. How's the weather down there?

QuoteI'd probably say go for it, if only because if hand-drawing is easier for you, it will allow you to at least "storyboard" your comic. Don't forget that manga is predominantly black and white PRECISELY because it's faster and more efficient to omit color, and certainly much closer to the artist's original hand-sketching

I wouldn't say that your hand-sketched storyboards would go to the grave with you, because once the story is fully "story-boarded", then it can be inked (hand-done or digitally) after the fact, and certainly much more easily than if you worked on the story as you went along. And that can be done by you OR by some kindred soul that may be willing to do it for you.

Besides, historically speaking, posting the Sauce doesn't always mean that someone else will take over. Look how hard it is for me to get our BSD-tans done. ^^;

Oh no, what I meant was, by jotting these ideas down on paper, as least they'll be out there.

Anyhoo...



This was done in about 1 1/2 hours or so. I should probably explain what's going on here...

Okay, this is kinda a historical comic; it's set in 1984, and has to do with Ultrix-tan's arrival. RSTS-tan and VMS-sama are enjoying a leisurely board game (that I made up off the top of my head), when RT 11-tan interrupts them to tell them that they're leader (some dude vaguely resembling Ken Olsen...?) has an important announcement to make...that they are to adopt a Unix-tan into their group! Much to the chagrin of everyone! Meh, I think it's pretty good for a concept I just thought yesterday, and pretty much wrote as I went along.

QuoteBy the way, has anyone seen an artist around here called Sildias?

Just saw his/her picture in the gallery and it looks very very nice....

Yeah, I remember seeing Sildias around...I saw that pic, as well! It's great!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 28, 2008, 09:10:41 PM
QuoteNot to German....ooooookeeey...

Well I meant to say not too stereotypically German.  She will have a German accent in her speach, though, just like PCLOS-sama will have a mild Houston accent as well.  ^^

QuoteI could probably name some not-so-hawt ones :P

..................................................95-tan?  ^^;

*chortle chortle chortle*  ^.^

QuoteWhaaa! 0.46 still isn't available for Windows

But I'll probably blur her as you said...

Poppykosh!  ^^
The last preview version works fine enough, so that's about as good a 0.46 as any.  ;)

QuoteBlack and silver could work better...

You gotta deal!  ^___^

She'll also need green attire for when she's in EeePC mode.  ^.^

QuoteYeah, when I think Texan, I usually think about...that crazy Texas dude on The Simpsons ^////^

Ah, ya see!  ^v^
Nah, we need to break away from all those preconceived notions, and I plan to lead the wave!  ^__^

After all,... there's enough people who joke that PCLinuxOS,... which is a Texan Linux distribution, based on a French one, and remastered by German, British and Indian development teams,... is something of a cultural abomination....  ^^;

QuoteCold. How's the weather down there?

*sips iced tea and lies comfortably on a beeach chair, amidst warm sand and gentle ocean waves*

Oh you know,... the usual tropical paradise that always blesses those closer to sea-level. 8)

Here, have a swig of some nice... C-O-L-D... pop... *snicker snicker*  ^.^

*ties a soda can on a balloon and send it up towards Bella*

QuoteOh no, what I meant was, by jotting these ideas down on paper, as least they'll be out there.

Otherwise known as storyboarding.  :P

QuoteThis was done in about 1 1/2 hours or so. I should probably explain what's going on here...

Okay, this is kinda a historical comic; it's set in 1984, and has to do with Ultrix-tan's arrival. RSTS-tan and VMS-sama are enjoying a leisurely board game (that I made up off the top of my head), when RT 11-tan interrupts them to tell them that they're leader (some dude vaguely resembling Ken Olsen...?) has an important announcement to make...that they are to adopt a Unix-tan into their group! Much to the chagrin of everyone! Meh, I think it's pretty good for a concept I just thought yesterday, and pretty much wrote as I went along.

Oh, this is just fantastic!  ^___^
And very good for 1.5 hours worth of work!  ^v^

I think you just found your ticket to completing a full-fledged comic!  ^___^
With the exception of a few muddy details (such as the bookshelf in Panel 1, and some text), the characters are sufficiently sharp and well-defined enough to stand as manga illustrations.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 29, 2008, 06:40:44 PM
QuoteWell I meant to say not too stereotypically German. She will have a German accent in her speach, though, just like PCLOS-sama will have a mild Houston accent as well. ^^

I see what you mean.

And it looks like I'm not the only person who gives a thought to what different OS-tan's accents would be like ^_^

Quote..................................................95-tan? ^^;

*chortle chortle chortle* ^.^

*tsk tsk*

QuoteYou gotta deal! ^___^

She'll also need green attire for when she's in EeePC mode. ^.^

Oooh....

QuoteAh, ya see! ^v^
Nah, we need to break away from all those preconceived notions, and I plan to lead the wave! ^__^

After all,... there's enough people who joke that PCLinuxOS,... which is a Texan Linux distribution, based on a French one, and remastered by German, British and Indian development teams,... is something of a cultural abomination.... ^^;

...and it's based on a kernel which comes from Finland and about a thousand other places :P

Quote*sips iced tea and lies comfortably on a beeach chair, amidst warm sand and gentle ocean waves*

Oh you know,... the usual tropical paradise that always blesses those closer to sea-level.

Here, have a swig of some nice... C-O-L-D... pop... *snicker snicker* ^.^

*ties a soda can on a balloon and send it up towards Bella*

OMG it's floating soda!

QuoteOh, this is just fantastic! ^___^
And very good for 1.5 hours worth of work! ^v^

I think you just found your ticket to completing a full-fledged comic! ^___^
With the exception of a few muddy details (such as the bookshelf in Panel 1, and some text), the characters are sufficiently sharp and well-defined enough to stand as manga illustrations. ^.^



Oh boy, VMS-sama is being forced to give Ultrix-tan a tour of her new home. The old classic, "handcuffing the enemies together" routine...sorta...
And as sweet and unassuming as Ultrix-tan may seem, I assure you soon enough she'll be trying to usurp VMS-sama :P

This one took a bit longer...I think I have to do a bit more planning (I have pretty much been making it up as I go along). At any rate, I think I might include a flashback in this story...

A flashback to that VMS-sama/Unix-sama dual to be exact. I'm just afraid, by including Unix-sama, I'll be setting myself to get any number of heavy objects throw at me O___o
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 29, 2008, 07:01:40 PM
Those are great, and of manga-quality!

Huh... Neither Ultrix-tan nor VMS-sama seem happy about meeting each other. If I recall correctly, doesn't VMS-sama hate the Unices and also explain her rivalry with Ultrix-tan?

In other news: VMS-sama faced off against Unix-sama and SURVIVED?! 0__0 I've gotta see that! :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 29, 2008, 11:21:37 PM
QuoteThose are great, and of manga-quality!

Thanks! Maybe if this goes somewhere, I'll start a thread just for my comics...

QuoteHuh... Neither Ultrix-tan nor VMS-sama seem happy about meeting each other. If I recall correctly, doesn't VMS-sama hate the Unices and also explain her rivalry with Ultrix-tan?

Well....VMS-sama's dislike of the Unixes comes, mostly, from her surroundings; the DEC-tans aren't exactly fans of the Unixes, not by a long shot. This, plus the fact that VMS-sama has found herself in a number of run-ins with Unix-tans, especially the BSD family and...

QuoteIn other news: VMS-sama faced off against Unix-sama and SURVIVED?! 0__0 I've gotta see that!

Yes, VMS-sama got in a fight with Unix-sama. I found this website detailing the history of BSD...I don't have the link on hand, I'll post it when I find it. But anyhow, the fight would have taken place at Berkeley; this was before BSD-tan was around, though.

This whole VMS/Unix-sama conflict comes from real life events at Berkeley...

In the mid 70s, the computer department originally  RSTS. For a while, they ran RSTS along side of Unix in shifts; something like 18 hours for one, 6 for the other, and they'd switch the next day. But eventually support for Unix outweighed support for RSTS, so they all but did away with it.

In 1978, they ordered a VAX machine; this machine, of course, ran VMS, but it was soon decided that everyone liked Unix more, so, yep, away with VMS as well.

So, I imagine, that for a while RSTS-tan and Unix-sama worked and lived with a certain degree of peace at Berkeley; but the plan for them to share power would have slowly led to a lot of strain between them, until something sparked a conflict that would eventually lead to a fight; Unix-sama would have been much more powerful than RSTS-tan, so her victory was quite sure.

Some years later, VMS-sama, still young and green and just "graduated", decides to go to the Western Frontier to take on Unix-sama...mostly out of the tarnished pride of the DEC family, her stepsister RSTS-tan, and less because of her own motives. While she would have been a great deal more proficient than RSTS-tan at alchemy/geomancy, and therefor more evenly matched in this dual, her learned skills still wouldn't have held a candle to Unix-sama's inherited powers. Unix-sama would have known this, and after a while, VMS-sama would have realized this as well; putting aside any feelings of pride, VMS-sama would admit defeat; she would never again tread on that territory...and I guess the two would come out of the situation with a certain amount of respect for one another.

And I also suppose that, during this dual, VMS-sama would use some defensive techniques that were not altogether dissimilar to those of Multics-sama...I want to hint that, perhaps, VMS-sama may have learned some fighting techniques from Multics-sama (as a reference to both systems implementing "rings") ;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on March 30, 2008, 03:05:35 PM
Ahhh!!!  Another beautiful manga from the aptly-named "Bella".  ^>^

Hold that thought,... still ironing out a few details about... you know whom.....

Prepare to grow beet-red from all the praise I shall shower you with!  ^0^

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QuoteI see what you mean.

And it looks like I'm not the only person who gives a thought to what different OS-tan's accents would be like

Well okay, I don't ALWAYS think about that stuff,... but at least with the PCLOS family I do.  ^___^
I know Mama Mandriva is pure French through and through, for example..... ^__^

QuoteOh boy, VMS-sama is being forced to give Ultrix-tan a tour of her new home. The old classic, "handcuffing the enemies together" routine...sorta...
And as sweet and unassuming as Ultrix-tan may seem, I assure you soon enough she'll be trying to usurp VMS-sama :P

Gyaaah!!  Page 2 contains some particularly luscious illustrations here.  ^__^
I especially love the work you did on Ultrix-san in Panel 2 -- her pose and portions are all spot-on, and her face (and hair style) is so cute and pleasant!  ^v^
Ditto verbatim in panels 3, 4, 7 and 9.  ^__^

QuoteThis one took a bit longer...I think I have to do a bit more planning (I have pretty much been making it up as I go along). At any rate, I think I might include a flashback in this story...

Well writing the script first usually helps. ^^
When Aurora and I worked on the Zerosanity Xmas special and the old Mac Party comic, we settled on a general script before actually doing any of the drawing.  

Once you know what you have to draw, it certainly expedites the imaginative process.  ^^

QuoteA flashback to that VMS-sama/Unix-sama dual to be exact. I'm just afraid, by including Unix-sama, I'll be setting myself to get any number of heavy objects throw at me O___o

Naaaaaaaaaaaah,... you'll be fine.  ^^
Besides, I'm out of pennies to review, so I could use a couple of bagfulls to satisfy my mumismatic needs.  ^.^'


QuoteIn other news: VMS-sama faced off against Unix-sama and SURVIVED?! 0__0 I've gotta see that!

I too would love to see how a dual between young a UNIX-sama and a young VMS-sama pans out.  Bear in mind that UNIX-sama may not exhibit the same level of maturity then as she does now in the present day.  ^^'

QuoteThanks! Maybe if this goes somewhere, I'll start a thread just for my comics...

My hope is that, in the near future, there can be a whole subsection designed just for homebrewed comics.  ^.^

Quote
Some years later, VMS-sama, still young and green and just "graduated", decides to go to the Western Frontier to take on Unix-sama...mostly out of the tarnished pride of the DEC family, her stepsister RSTS-tan, and less because of her own motives. While she would have been a great deal more proficient than RSTS-tan at alchemy/geomancy, and therefor more evenly matched in this dual, her learned skills still wouldn't have held a candle to Unix-sama's inherited powers. Unix-sama would have known this, and after a while, VMS-sama would have realized this as well; putting aside any feelings of pride, VMS-sama would admit defeat; she would never again tread on that territory...and I guess the two would come out of the situation with a certain amount of respect for one another.

Well I will say this,... this, a good flashback it doth make.  ^.^

It's especially cool to come up with premises for how someone as technically inferior as UNIX-sama (compared to many of her old opponents) can employ experience, strategy and intellect to overcome anything.

More than just being learned in nearly all schools of Sourcery, one of her greatest strengths is her ability to break one's fighting spirit (something which Multics-sama was never versed in, as her former domineering behavior usually served to inflame her enemies further).

Taken from a page of the 'Romance of the Twelve Kingdoms' epic, one of her favorite tactics (against particularly strong opponents) is to defeat them, capture them, have a long civilized talk with them while in captivity, and then let them go to fight them again another day.  The more her opponent returns to get her ass kicked/captured/talked to/released, the more shame the opponent brings upon herself, and the more support she loses from her followers (they may even choose to defect to UNIX-sama's side!).  Usually it takes about 8 rounds for an opponent to finally admit defeat and acknowledge UNIX-sama's skill.  ^^

Not sure if this could apply to her duel with VMS-sama (although if it did, VMS-sama would not have stubbornly pressed on 8 times), but VMS-sama is certainly old-school enough to respect her enemies.  

A lot of the younger OS-tans (including many of UNIX-sama's own daughters and granddaughters) just seem to have no respect for anything these days.....   -_____-;

QuoteAnd I also suppose that, during this dual, VMS-sama would use some defensive techniques that were not altogether dissimilar to those of Multics-sama...I want to hint that, perhaps, VMS-sama may have learned some fighting techniques from Multics-sama (as a reference to both systems implementing "rings")

That would have also helped cement that strange belligerent friendship that the two hold for one another.  On the one hand, UNIX-sama defeated VMS-sama without destroying her honor.  But on the flip side, VMS-sama reminds UNIX-sama of her own mother.  Talk about Equivalent Trade.....  ^___^

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Oh, and yes, at long last my promise is kept.  ^.^
Sorry if I ended up having a little TOO much fun with her hair, but I hope you'll like SAM-chan's vector sketch....  ^___^

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on March 30, 2008, 06:49:42 PM
SAM-tan rocks!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 30, 2008, 08:09:20 PM
Wow... And I just thought that Unix-sama would have annihilated her opponents, blasting them into smoldering cinders to be blown away by the wind! But to deal with her opponents in a way that causes them to bring shame on themself while losing followers to convert to Unix... Genius! ;019

Also chibi SAM-chan is teh cuteness! *___*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 30, 2008, 08:24:29 PM
QuoteWell okay, I don't ALWAYS think about that stuff,... but at least with the PCLOS family I do. ^___^
I know Mama Mandriva is pure French through and through, for example..... ^__^

A while back, in one of Aurora's threads, I was babbling about what I thought certain OS-tans would talk like...

QuoteAnd Plan 9-tan likes to sound very formal and leaned, but usually she ends up just sounding nonsensical.

As for others I've thought of, I suppose XP-tan would be a bit ditsy (kinda like Orihime from Bleach)

VMS-sama I always thought would be quite the strong, silent type (with maybe just a *hint* of a Massachusetts/Boston accent, XD)

Multics-sama I suppose would be very aristocratic, as well, and loves to work Latin into conversations...

Unix-sama....hmmm...probably very to-the-point and no nonsense. And not very big on formalities, as it has been said that Unix never says "Please" :P

The Linuxes would be all over the place; I suppose they'd take on an accent from wherever the distro was created (like with PCLOS-tan having a Texas accent), and I guess Linux-sama might have a slight Finnish accent. I guess the same could be said for the Unixes, too...

QuoteGyaaah!! Page 2 contains some particularly luscious illustrations here. ^__^
I especially love the work you did on Ultrix-san in Panel 2 -- her pose and portions are all spot-on, and her face (and hair style) is so cute and pleasant! ^v^
Ditto verbatim in panels 3, 4, 7 and 9. ^__^

Thank you! I wasn't sure how Ultrix-tan would work out; I want her to have wavy/curly hair but that's a bit harder to draw properly, I think ;)

QuoteWell writing the script first usually helps. ^^
When Aurora and I worked on the Zerosanity Xmas special and the old Mac Party comic, we settled on a general script before actually doing any of the drawing.

Once you know what you have to draw, it certainly expedites the imaginative process. ^^

Yeah, I should come up with a script...even a rough one would help.

QuoteNaaaaaaaaaaaah,... you'll be fine. ^^
Besides, I'm out of pennies to review, so I could use a couple of bagfulls to satisfy my mumismatic needs. ^.^'

How about this, I'll just collect everything that gets tossed at me by angered Unixes, and you can look it over.

QuoteI too would love to see how a dual between young a UNIX-sama and a young VMS-sama pans out. Bear in mind that UNIX-sama may not exhibit the same level of maturity then as she does now in the present day. ^^'

I know! This goes for both of them, though. It'll certainly make for quite a fight :P

QuoteMy hope is that, in the near future, there can be a whole subsection designed just for homebrewed comics. ^.^

Hmmm?

QuoteIt's especially cool to come up with premises for how someone as technically inferior as UNIX-sama (compared to many of her old opponents) can employ experience, strategy and intellect to overcome anything.

I always figured...from what you said...that a lot of Unix-sama's strategy involves mind games and such, perhaps  more than actual fighting.

QuoteMore than just being learned in nearly all schools of Sourcery, one of her greatest strengths is her ability to break one's fighting spirit (something which Multics-sama was never versed in, as her former domineering behavior usually served to inflame her enemies further).

Breaking one's fighting spirit? Yup, that sounds about right...

I can see where Multics-sama...while very skilled at self-defense...would lack strategy and direction. I think she had a way of making those around her either love or hate her...and when she got an enemy, she got one for life.

And when you think about it, she never did defeat any of her rivals (cause Unix-sama and GECOS-san are still around)....she merely managed to survive the fights to live another day O__o

QuoteTaken from a page of the 'Romance of the Twelve Kingdoms' epic, one of her favorite tactics (against particularly strong opponents) is to defeat them, capture them, have a long civilized talk with them while in captivity, and then let them go to fight them again another day. The more her opponent returns to get her ass kicked/captured/talked to/released, the more shame the opponent brings upon herself, and the more support she loses from her followers (they may even choose to defect to UNIX-sama's side!). Usually it takes about 8 rounds for an opponent to finally admit defeat and acknowledge UNIX-sama's skill. ^^

Wow....Unix-sama is scary...

In the best kind of way, of course :P

QuoteNot sure if this could apply to her duel with VMS-sama (although if it did, VMS-sama would not have stubbornly pressed on 8 times), but VMS-sama is certainly old-school enough to respect her enemies.

Well, I suppose this dual would have come after Unix-sama tried everything else to get rid of VMS-sama, including just asking her to leave....needless to say, she wasn't very much wanted there.

QuoteA lot of the younger OS-tans (including many of UNIX-sama's own daughters and granddaughters) just seem to have no respect for anything these days..... -_____-;

True that :..(

QuoteThat would have also helped cement that strange belligerent friendship that the two hold for one another. On the one hand, UNIX-sama defeated VMS-sama without destroying her honor. But on the flip side, VMS-sama reminds UNIX-sama of her own mother. Talk about Equivalent Trade..... ^___^

Yep...the dual would have ended quite anticlimactically...and would have actually started that friendship between the two, I suppose.

I still don't know how VMS-sama and Multics-sama would have known each other, though; but I guess in the OS-tan world strange connections are quite common. There's like, Two Degrees of Separation between everybody :P

And, I was wondering, what exactly would hardware be to these older OS-tans? Because, in this comic, I want to mention the irony of how, while the DEC-tans never got along with the Unix-tans, the Unix family in fact got their start on DEC hardware. But...what would the hardware (the PDPs, VAXs, etc) be? Should I just mention it as "DEC territory" or something?

It's not really central to the plot, though...

QuoteOh, and yes, at long last my promise is kept. ^.^
Sorry if I ended up having a little TOO much fun with her hair, but I hope you'll like SAM-chan's vector sketch.... ^___^

Meep @__@

OMG, she is just too cute! I love her hair, and her pet mouse is adorable too :D

I'd swoon, but I'll save my swooning for the finished version!

QuoteWow... And I just thought that Unix-sama would have annihilated her opponents, blasting them into smoldering cinders to be blown away by the wind! But to deal with her opponents in a way that causes them to bring shame on themself while losing followers to convert to Unix... Genius!

Thou hath seen the incredible power of the Goddess! She needith use no fatal force to annihilate they whom oppose her, but playith mind games which psyches her enemies into defeat!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on March 31, 2008, 07:17:13 PM
Next page...



And yeah, I am referencing a real life problem they had at the DEC headquarters...leaks! XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on March 31, 2008, 08:06:31 PM
Nice reference! The third-to-last panel is my favorite, with a young VMS-sama and RT11-tan playing with toy sailboats in the flooded hallway! :D

But did VMS-sama set up the leak in the room she showed to Ultrix-tan on purpose?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on March 31, 2008, 10:26:48 PM
Oh my goodness, there is so much here! So much to catch up on! Serves me right for being gone so long, ne? Gomen nasai
*Bows apologetically*

I have a sneaking suspicion that due to the almost pictureless posts I may infer that my new filter server disallows packets from photobucket. I'll need to fix that, but until I do I'll have to guess which pictures we're talking about. If I start commenting on the wrong pics, please forgive me ^^'

Based off the comments of "Manga quality" and "Panels" I'm guessing we're talking about the contents of your newly created "comics" section of your User gallery. If such is the case, I can only echo what has already been said. I've always loved your drawing style, and seeing such copious amounts of concentrated win makes me giddy. I absolutely love the dynamic layout, and the ease of direction. Your sense of timing is especially poignant as demonstrated by the exceeding attention to detail in the frames in which you wish the viewer to linger in, and the almost rushed feel of the transitory frames. I love the tension you set up almost immediately, but if I had to name the weakest part of the whole thing, I think it would be the almost anti-climactic resolution to the tense game. Then again, I haven't any better ideas on, so perhaps your way was best. Besides, as far as I can tell, that sequence was designed to develop almost exclusively VMS-sama 's character, so a longer resolution would have just wasted time.
All in all, I'd rate it at a 12 out of 10, with very high potential! ^V^

I also saw your chibis, to which I must ask: is there anything you are not exceedingly good at? ^.^
Regardless of what anyone else say, you're definitely one of the best artists, if we're going by my books. ^-^

Forgive me, I am short on time, but before I go I must express my amazement at Senpai's skills! Building a Linux Distro WHILE producing amazingly cute drawings? Do you never sleep, senpai? ^v^
PCLOS-tan is indescribable, and SAM-chan... kawaii!!!
I love the reference to Thunar, but even better is that its thematic placement. It makes SAM-chan look so small! ^.^
Very well done!

Alas, my time is up, and I must go. Fortunately, it looks like I ought to be around a lot more now, so hopefully I won't end up as woefully behind as I am now ^^'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 01, 2008, 08:30:05 AM
QuoteSAM-tan rocks!

Thank you Siya-san.  ^^
But PCLOS-sama rocks too,........ right?  ^^'


QuoteWow... And I just thought that Unix-sama would have annihilated her opponents, blasting them into smoldering cinders to be blown away by the wind! But to deal with her opponents in a way that causes them to bring shame on themself while losing followers to convert to Unix... Genius!

Well now, let's not get ahead of ourselves.  There's PLENTY of low-level opponents she has no qualms about blasting into smoldering cinders.  ^____^'

It's just the strong useful ones that she spends her time strategizing against.  

Fight smarter, not harder.  ^.^

QuoteAlso chibi SAM-chan is teh cuteness! *___*

Thank you Aurora-hime.  ^^
Course, I know you liked PCLOS-sama, so you're off the hook there.  ^___^

QuoteHow about this, I'll just collect everything that gets tossed at me by angered Unixes, and you can look it over.

Okay.  ^__^

*starts rummaging through first batch of projectiles*

Ooooh,... a copy of Encarta '97....

....

Oooh, the complete compilation of Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy.....  ^___^

...

*eyes illuminate*

YOWZA!!!  A box of rolled KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS!!!!!!  AND THE LOOK LIKE THEY'VE BEEN SITTING IN A VAULT FOR YEARS!!!!  

JACKPOT!!!!!  $v$

I'll take all the silver ones, you can keep a 1/4 of the copper-nickel ones, Bella-san.  ^___^

*goes off to do some coin counting*

QuoteI always figured...from what you said...that a lot of Unix-sama's strategy involves mind games and such, perhaps more than actual fighting.

At heart, UNIX-sama is a pragmatist, and it shows in how efficiently she wages her battles, and chooses her victories AND defeats (losing territory and giving her opponent a false sense of security is another strategy she employs, ableit one that many of her children fail to understand and have botched in the past).

She employs mind games when face to face with a strong opponent, but she can also stoke fear, unrest, mistrust and superstition against whole armies through a variety of clandestine and sabotage methods.

It's far more efficient to make an army turn on itself, then have to face it full-force.

QuoteI can see where Multics-sama...while very skilled at self-defense...would lack strategy and direction. I think she had a way of making those around her either love or hate her...and when she got an enemy, she got one for life.

And when you think about it, she never did defeat any of her rivals (cause Unix-sama and GECOS-san are still around)....she merely managed to survive the fights to live another day O__o

Exactly.  ^^

The more she won and taunted her victories, the more angry, vengeful and obsessive her opponents become.  It's a fairly simple thing to understand, but some people have trouble realizing that other people have pride and feelings too.

QuoteWow....Unix-sama is scary...

In the best kind of way, of course :P

Unfortunately, unlike the other book, I can't recommend you read Romance of the Twelve Kingdoms.

On the one hand, I'm not entirely confident the translations are correct.  ^^'

On the other hand, all it is a story about great kingdoms, and the Eunuchs that destroy them all.  :P

QuoteYep...the dual would have ended quite anticlimactically...and would have actually started that friendship between the two, I suppose.

I still don't know how VMS-sama and Multics-sama would have known each other, though; but I guess in the OS-tan world strange connections are quite common. There's like, Two Degrees of Separation between everybody :P

True that.  ^.^
I mean, you have Windows ME and Mac OS9-kun DATING, for crying out loud.... ^___^'

QuoteAnd, I was wondering, what exactly would hardware be to these older OS-tans? Because, in this comic, I want to mention the irony of how, while the DEC-tans never got along with the Unix-tans, the Unix family in fact got their start on DEC hardware. But...what would the hardware (the PDPs, VAXs, etc) be? Should I just mention it as "DEC territory" or something?

It's not really central to the plot, though...

Hmmm,... while I'm actually not concrete about the topic either, as I fluctuate between characterizing hardware as land, real-life machines and actual hardware-tans.  ^^;

That being said,.... artistic license, dearie....

Artistic license.... ^.^

QuoteMeep @__@

OMG, she is just too cute! I love her hair, and her pet mouse is adorable too

I'd swoon, but I'll save my swooning for the finished version!

Thank you Bella-san.  ^^

But actually......

Uh......

I was really thinking about just leaving it as is and calling it a day.  Now that I know what SAM-chan looks like, I can probably put more effort into creating a larger, full-sized "promotional" drawing.  ^___^

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But I suppose I COULD squeeze in a little rudimentary shading at least.... ^.^

QuoteNext page...

And yeah, I am referencing a real life problem they had at the DEC headquarters...leaks! XD

Aww yeah, the Bella-san is on a roll!  ^v^

I can definitely see from a mile away that you're a lot more comfortable in this medium, as can be seen by how well-drawn your characters are in PANEL 1, 2, 5, and 8.  Like before, your characters are drawn perfectly portioned, with very charismatic and fair  facial expressions (Ultrix-san is so cute... ^.^), and well-defined realistic poses.  

You've obviously done your research if you were able to add that small reference about the DEC headquarters so effectively -- no doubt an old DEC fan would have a field-day with this comic.  ^^

And yes, the sailboats are what I call a "LOL magnet"!  ^>^

Actually, since you've been able to create so much content non-stop for the past week, I have to ask you now how you feel about drawing these, and whether you want to rethink your notion that you don't have the drive to finish a comic.  Seems to me like you have drive to spare after all.  ^__^

QuoteOh my goodness, there is so much here! So much to catch up on! Serves me right for being gone so long, ne? Gomen nasai
*Bows apologetically*

*sigh*  Yo Tsubashi....  Yeah, I don't even know if you're still in NYC or not.  T___T'

Nice to have you back again,... and having drawn your own mini too boot!

I for one am supposed to be retired already,........ but was surprised to see a lot of pressure to the contrary, so for now I'm still here.... ¬v¬'

QuoteBased off the comments of "Manga quality" and "Panels" I'm guessing we're talking about the contents of your newly created "comics" section of your User gallery. If such is the case, I can only echo what has already been said. I've always loved your drawing style, and seeing such copious amounts of concentrated win makes me giddy.

Yep, I'm happy to say that it is her latest comic panels that are posted here.  ^^

She's actually drawn some very GOOD sketches in the background for some as-yet undisclosed characters....

But thanks to Baka C-chan they're not available for public viewing yet.  I hope to change that soon, though.  -v-

QuoteForgive me, I am short on time, but before I go I must express my amazement at Senpai's skills! Building a Linux Distro WHILE producing amazingly cute drawings? Do you never sleep, senpai? ^v^

Actually no, I think I'm becoming a vampire pig too, and soon we'll be competing for blood.  ^^'

But I think I've done more Linux work than drawing recently (drawing, including wallpapers, icons, and my very own cursor theme called "Vanguard" -- NOW available for download from the PCLOS repositories.... ^__^).

And even at that, I might slack off a little on my dev work, since I'm in the process of crash-coursing in C/C++.  Truth be told, I've decided I definitely want to immerse myself in SOFTWARE development full-time.  Maybe even help out with KDE4 later on....

QuotePCLOS-tan is indescribable, and SAM-chan... kawaii!!!
I love the reference to Thunar, but even better is that its thematic placement. It makes SAM-chan look so small! ^.^
Very well done!

Thank you Tsutsu-dono.  -v-

Actually, Bella-sama sketched SAM-chan a looooooooooooong time ago, and Baka C-chan hasn't made due on his promise to ink/color it until now.  And even then, I coped out with this tiny chibi form instead.  Her sketch was full-sized.

Her age is in itself still set up for debate, as I had in mind making her 12, 13 tops, while Bella-san may have thought her to be a little older.  PCLOS-sama, though, is well in her twenties.  ^^

Added after 2 minutes:

Oh, and one last note about SAM-chan's hair.  I just recently finished watching Shogun, and fell madly in love with that "double-handle"-style hair that some of the ladies used in the series.  Since I saw no other OS-tan with "handle" hair", I figured,... what the hell,....

It helps accentuate her "mousiness" (literally).  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on April 01, 2008, 08:02:20 PM
QuoteBut PCLOS-sama rocks too,........ right? ^^'
Yes, of course she does! ^^  I just felt that, since I was failing to mention anything related to any of the other previous posts, I should just comment on the newest rendition!  

But, now that I'm backpedaling, I would like to say that Bella's comics are pretty awesome, also!  I, too, am a fan of the hallway river scene.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 02, 2008, 04:01:56 PM
QuoteNice reference! The third-to-last panel is my favorite, with a young VMS-sama and RT11-tan playing with toy sailboats in the flooded hallway!

I thought that would be a fun little scene...

QuoteBut did VMS-sama set up the leak in the room she showed to Ultrix-tan on purpose?

Hmmm...I don't know...but that's an interesting theory, maybe she did :P

QuoteOh my goodness, there is so much here! So much to catch up on! Serves me right for being gone so long, ne? Gomen nasai
*Bows apologetically*

I have a sneaking suspicion that due to the almost pictureless posts I may infer that my new filter server disallows packets from photobucket. I'll need to fix that, but until I do I'll have to guess which pictures we're talking about. If I start commenting on the wrong pics, please forgive me ^^'

Hey, Tsubashi! I'm glad to see you stopping by. And with a new avatar! I'm assuming you made it?

Yeah, all these pix are linked from Photobucket : \

QuoteBased off the comments of "Manga quality" and "Panels" I'm guessing we're talking about the contents of your newly created "comics" section of your User gallery. If such is the case, I can only echo what has already been said. I've always loved your drawing style, and seeing such copious amounts of concentrated win makes me giddy. I absolutely love the dynamic layout, and the ease of direction. Your sense of timing is especially poignant as demonstrated by the exceeding attention to detail in the frames in which you wish the viewer to linger in, and the almost rushed feel of the transitory frames. I love the tension you set up almost immediately, but if I had to name the weakest part of the whole thing, I think it would be the almost anti-climactic resolution to the tense game. Then again, I haven't any better ideas on, so perhaps your way was best. Besides, as far as I can tell, that sequence was designed to develop almost exclusively VMS-sama 's character, so a longer resolution would have just wasted time.

All in all, I'd rate it at a 12 out of 10, with very high potential! ^V^

Thank you very much! I will admit I'm mostly drawing this as practice...but I think I could expand this story...

QuoteI also saw your chibis, to which I must ask: is there anything you are not exceedingly good at? ^.^
Regardless of what anyone else say, you're definitely one of the best artists, if we're going by my books. ^-^

Thanks! ^_^

What can I say, I just keep trying new drawing styles, learning as I go along, and I always try to have fun.

QuoteAlas, my time is up, and I must go. Fortunately, it looks like I ought to be around a lot more now, so hopefully I won't end up as woefully behind as I am now ^^'

I hope we can see you around more :D
Quote
Well now, let's not get ahead of ourselves. There's PLENTY of low-level opponents she has no qualms about blasting into smoldering cinders. ^____^'

Ooooh...that's right, she uses fire as an attack...

Should make a VMS-sama/Unix-sama face-off all the more interesting, as VMS-sama's specialty is controlling water @__@

QuoteIt's just the strong useful ones that she spends her time strategizing against.

Fight smarter, not harder. ^.^

That's true...Unix wasn't necessarily technically better, but it is agreed it was better from an conceptual standpoint...

QuoteOkay. ^__^

*starts rummaging through first batch of projectiles*

Ooooh,... a copy of Encarta '97....

....

Oooh, the complete compilation of Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy..... ^___^

...

*eyes illuminate*

YOWZA!!! A box of rolled KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS!!!!!! AND THE LOOK LIKE THEY'VE BEEN SITTING IN A VAULT FOR YEARS!!!!

JACKPOT!!!!! $v$

I'll take all the silver ones, you can keep a 1/4 of the copper-nickel ones, Bella-san. ^___^

*goes off to do some coin counting*

LOL XD

QuoteAt heart, UNIX-sama is a pragmatist, and it shows in how efficiently she wages her battles, and chooses her victories AND defeats (losing territory and giving her opponent a false sense of security is another strategy she employs, ableit one that many of her children fail to understand and have botched in the past).

She employs mind games when face to face with a strong opponent, but she can also stoke fear, unrest, mistrust and superstition against whole armies through a variety of clandestine and sabotage methods.

It's far more efficient to make an army turn on itself, then have to face it full-force.

Oh man...Unix-sama is scary.  ;026

QuoteExactly. ^^

The more she won and taunted her victories, the more angry, vengeful and obsessive her opponents become. It's a fairly simple thing to understand, but some people have trouble realizing that other people have pride and feelings too.

I don't think Multics-sama would have had any lack of empathy....I just think she was the world's worst strategist, and those around her weren't helping (as in, management).

It also makes me think what Multics-sama would have said about her daughter...there's no shortage of Multicians who think Unix is the scourge of the earth. But then again there's the level headed few who really appreciate Unix...

QuoteUnfortunately, unlike the other book, I can't recommend you read Romance of the Twelve Kingdoms.

On the one hand, I'm not entirely confident the translations are correct. ^^'

On the other hand, all it is a story about great kingdoms, and the Eunuchs that destroy them all. :P

Eunuchs...destroying...an empire...?

Does this have to do with Multics? :P

*bad Unix joke here, people*

QuoteHmmm,... while I'm actually not concrete about the topic either, as I fluctuate between characterizing hardware as land, real-life machines and actual hardware-tans. ^^;

That being said,.... artistic license, dearie....

Artistic license.... ^.^

I think I'll probably just mention it as "territory".

Cause, "land" I almost want to say would be a real-life place (like a country, state, city, etc).

"Territory" could be an area (any place with a particular piece of hardware) under the jurisdiction of a certain group. To use an example, all the VAXes scattered around the world would have been territory belonging to the DEC-tans; although, later on, about 25% of that territory would have fallen under the control of the Unixes.

QuoteThank you Bella-san. ^^

But actually......

Uh......

I was really thinking about just leaving it as is and calling it a day. Now that I know what SAM-chan looks like, I can probably put more effort into creating a larger, full-sized "promotional" drawing. ^___^

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But I suppose I COULD squeeze in a little rudimentary shading at least.... ^.^

Either way.

I still can't get over how cute SAM-chan is, though. I almost want to melt O.O

QuoteAww yeah, the Bella-san is on a roll! ^v^

I can definitely see from a mile away that you're a lot more comfortable in this medium, as can be seen by how well-drawn your characters are in PANEL 1, 2, 5, and 8. Like before, your characters are drawn perfectly portioned, with very charismatic and fair facial expressions (Ultrix-san is so cute... ^.^), and well-defined realistic poses.

Thanks! I've been trying to think of what I'll do for the next page...I want to set up the conflict between Ultrix-chan and VMS-sama that will emerge later on, but I don't want either party to seem too...hostile.

QuoteYou've obviously done your research if you were able to add that small reference about the DEC headquarters so effectively -- no doubt an old DEC fan would have a field-day with this comic. ^^

And yes, the sailboats are what I call a "LOL magnet"! ^>^

Of course I've done my research! I want to entertain people, but I also want them to get a lesson in New England history XD

QuoteActually, since you've been able to create so much content non-stop for the past week, I have to ask you now how you feel about drawing these, and whether you want to rethink your notion that you don't have the drive to finish a comic. Seems to me like you have drive to spare after all. ^__^

I never said I didn't have the drive; I said I'd never have the time or energy to do a digitally colored comic.

QuoteI for one am supposed to be retired already,........ but was surprised to see a lot of pressure to the contrary, so for now I'm still here.... ¬v¬'

Every time you think you're out, they pull you back in.

(c'mon, who doesn't get this reference?)

QuoteShe's actually drawn some very GOOD sketches in the background for some as-yet undisclosed characters....

They aren't that good ;)

QuoteActually no, I think I'm becoming a vampire pig too, and soon we'll be competing for blood. ^^'

But I think I've done more Linux work than drawing recently (drawing, including wallpapers, icons, and my very own cursor theme called "Vanguard" -- NOW available for download from the PCLOS repositories.... ^__^).

And even at that, I might slack off a little on my dev work, since I'm in the process of crash-coursing in C/C++. Truth be told, I've decided I definitely want to immerse myself in SOFTWARE development full-time. Maybe even help out with KDE4 later on....

Oh noes! Not a vampire pig!

QuoteHer age is in itself still set up for debate, as I had in mind making her 12, 13 tops, while Bella-san may have thought her to be a little older. PCLOS-sama, though, is well in her twenties. ^^

That was ages ago! I think I like her better at 12 or 13 now.

QuoteOh, and one last note about SAM-chan's hair. I just recently finished watching Shogun, and fell madly in love with that "double-handle"-style hair that some of the ladies used in the series. Since I saw no other OS-tan with "handle" hair", I figured,... what the hell,....

I like her hairdo a lot :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 05, 2008, 01:57:20 PM
Hey all y'all! Been a bit busy lately. I just finished watching Gunslinger Girl. I had been meaning to watch that for a while...oh man, that's a sad (but really great) series; although the ending was a bit odd IMHO...O___O

In more relevant news, I drew a bit of a blank on what I should do with my comic; So I put in on the shelf for a while. I think I realized that trying to come up with the dialogue and writing it at the same time I was drawing was slowing me down, so I decided to do it digitally. And I came up with this:



Panel 1: Yeah, I suck at drawing mechanical stuff; the real clock motor or whatever in the Maynard clock tower doesn't look anything like this really, so I took a bit of artistic license.

panel 4: RSX-san is assuming that VMS-san and Ultrix-chan won't get along very well.

panels 7 and 8: OMG it is teh Goddess (circa the early 70s)! And BSD-san!

panels 10 and 11: Yeah, we all knew the peace was gonna be shattered somehow...who'd have thunk Ultrix-san would start it though?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 06, 2008, 02:18:49 AM
YAY!!!  Bella-sama watched Gunslinger Girl!  Now she'll REALLY be able to draw UNIX-sama, now that she has reviewed all four original character bases for her.  ^^

Just to recap them:


In any event, gotta disappear for a moment.  I am out of rainchecks at the moment, so maybe I can cop out of my unwarranted delay of comments somehow.... ^^'

*covers eyes*

*walks far far away onto grassy field*

*stops*

*turns around*

*stares at latest comic panel*

...

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 08, 2008, 06:00:01 PM
QuoteYAY!!! Bella-sama watched Gunslinger Girl! Now she'll REALLY be able to draw UNIX-sama, now that she has reviewed all four original character bases for her. ^^

Incedentally, I guess Triela and Claes are tied for my favorite characters in that series...although Angelica was kinda interesting, too...

QuoteJust to recap them:

     - Lady Eboshi (Mononoke Hime)
     - Madame Suliman (Howl's Moving Castle)
     - Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Thomas Harris novels/movies)
     - Fleda Claes Johansson (Gunslinger Girl)

Woohoo! Time to play...how is the Goddess like that unrelated character!

- Lady Eboshi (Mononoke Hime)....now that you mention it, the two do share some traits. I've never thought of this before now, though...
- Madame Suliman (Howl's Moving Castle)...haven't seen this movie, so I can't comment.
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Thomas Harris novels/movies)...well, of course, both are notorious mind-gamers. Aside from this, however...I'm heading for the hills if Unix-sama even invites me over for liver and chianti @___@
- Fleda Claes Johansson (Gunslinger Girl)...they're physically sorta alike...and I suppose both are all but retired and living on borrowed time...-__-

QuoteIn any event, gotta disappear for a moment. I am out of rainchecks at the moment, so maybe I can cop out of my unwarranted delay of comments somehow.... ^^'

*covers eyes*

*walks far far away onto grassy field*

*stops*

*turns around*

*stares at latest comic panel*

Uh...oh...you better shield your eyes :P



Notes: Hey, a flashback to 1978. I should note that VMS-sama is in her mid teens here; because 1978 was the year VMS was released, I figured she should be on the younger side. But, of course, she doesn't want to be sent out to Berkeley to try to get their territory back, not with the track record of DEC-tans who have been sent out to the Western Frontier only to come back with a severly wounded pride!

And a note on panel 6: that is Spike, RSTS-san's pet bulldog, next to her :P

Also, I'm thinking about making a separate thread for my comics, just so I can use this thread to post my vector drawings and stuff. Which I am still working on, BTW; I haven't forgotten about my Solaris-tan/DSS-chan pic...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 09, 2008, 01:07:51 PM
Okay, at long last I can answer this thread.  Will I survive the swoonage?  Or will I end up blowing up into countless, unrecoverable, subatomic particles, and scatter in the wind?  ^____^

We shall see.... ^.^

*starts typing*

Added after 1 hours 16 minutes:

QuoteOoooh...that's right, she uses fire as an attack...

Should make a VMS-sama/Unix-sama face-off all the more interesting, as VMS-sama's specialty is controlling water @__@

*yawns*  ^0^

True that, water can put out a couple of flames.  ^___^
But crank up the heat to magmatic proportions, and it'll turn that water into steam.  ^^;

QuoteOh man...Unix-sama is scary.  

In fairness, that's also the reason why she doesn't dislike the Windows family either.  Since they began their Empire-building campaign, they specialized in Divide & COnquer, False Flag, Espionage, Bribery, and Propaganda campaigns to compensate for their shortfalls and late start in the market.  And it worked,... perhaps not indefinitely, but enough to secure at least 2 decades worth of the largest OS empire ever seen.  ^__~

As an old-school strategist, she's obliged to respect her enemy's cunning, even if very few of them reciprocate.  (in fact, most of the younger Windows-tans now don't even realize she exists)  ^^'

QuoteI don't think Multics-sama would have had any lack of empathy....I just think she was the world's worst strategist, and those around her weren't helping (as in, management).

"Ah, we're seiging a fort?  We don't need no stinkin' trebuchets.  Just keep throwing foot soldiers at it until it falls."  

You mean THAT kind of bad strategist?  ^^;

QuoteIt also makes me think what Multics-sama would have said about her daughter...there's no shortage of Multicians who think Unix is the scourge of the earth. But then again there's the level headed few who really appreciate Unix...
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It's very likely that "whelp" would've been the kindest label given to UNIX-sama in her fragile youth.  Unfortunately for them she always kept a list,... ^___~

QuoteEunuchs...destroying...an empire...?

Does this have to do with Multics? :P

*bad Unix joke here, people*

And I'm feeling Deja Vu here....  ^.^

....

.......ah yes,... Nejin-san...  -v-

Quote"Territory" could be an area (any place with a particular piece of hardware) under the jurisdiction of a certain group. To use an example, all the VAXes scattered around the world would have been territory belonging to the DEC-tans; although, later on, about 25% of that territory would have fallen under the control of the Unixes.

Good call.  I imagine that that DEC territories would've been akin to forts and strongholds.  ^^

I imagine Commodore territory in its era would've been like ports and piers, and Apple territory like frontier towns and farms, TRS territory would've been missions, and Atari territory would've been carnivals and circuses.  

QuoteEither way.

I still can't get over how cute SAM-chan is, though. I almost want to melt O.O

I'm in the process of drawing full-sized versions of the two,... or actually, I'm drawing PCLOS-sama in her EeePCLOS incarnation.  I think you'll love her in her gorgeous, modern Cheongsam, but sadly I can't post it since it's not PG-rated yet (have to finish drawing the clothing).  ^^'

After that, I want to do a full-sized SAM-chan as well.  ^___^

Both will be wallpapers available in EeePCLOS, so I have to make them extra careful this time.  ^.^

QuoteEvery time you think you're out, they pull you back in.

(c'mon, who doesn't get this reference?)

*looks away, sweatdropping*  ^^;

Is this one of the cable TV things again, or am I just 'tarded?  ^___^;

QuoteThey aren't that good

Good enough to post here.  I'm gonna do it when you least suspect it.  ^.^

QuoteThat was ages ago! I think I like her better at 12 or 13 now.

Well her chibi form accentuates her age maybe a little too much.  As you'll see in her fully, there's a particular grace to her cuteness.  Certainly her hair would be better defined.  ^^

QuoteIn more relevant news, I drew a bit of a blank on what I should do with my comic; So I put in on the shelf for a while. I think I realized that trying to come up with the dialogue and writing it at the same time I was drawing was slowing me down, so I decided to do it digitally. And I came up with this:

First off, before I recover from my explosive "raincheck", I do have to compliment you on your decision to make the dialogue digital.  I think I said before that the lettering was really the only weak aspect of your early pages, since in some instances it's a bit hard to read, and in others it looks like you're squeezing letters.  Now, though, the lettering is crisp and legible -- combined with your excellent hand-drawn character design, detail and expressions, and you basically have a full-fledged manga in spirit and appearance.  ^^

Bottom line, no matter how I tilt my head or squint my eyes, all I see is epicness.  ^______^

QuotePanel 1: Yeah, I suck at drawing mechanical stuff; the real clock motor or whatever in the Maynard clock tower doesn't look anything like this really, so I took a bit of artistic license.

With mechanical items, tracework helps if you're not used to it.  Granted it might be hard to find a picture of that specific mechanism, but for certain things like RISC-tan's pistol, I sketched it from a real picture to ensure accuracy.

Same with System 6-tan's rocket launcher in page 2 of the Mac Manga.  ^^

The Kernel Panic Airship in the ZS Christmas Special was 100% pure artistic license, though, which is why it looks a bit fanciful.  ^^;

Quotepanel 4: RSX-san is assuming that VMS-san and Ultrix-chan won't get along very well.

Assumption.... or foresight.  ^^;
BTW, I love how cute she looks pondering in Panel 3.  ^.^

And Ultrix-san in Panel 6 is supremely gorgeous.  ^___^

Quotepanels 7 and 8: OMG it is teh Goddess (circa the early 70s)! And BSD-san!

Awwww yeah!!!!!!  teh Goddess OOZES with cool even in her youth.  ^________^
I LOVE the way she's drawn here!!!  ^v^
And clearly,... that poor sap ended up on her list not long after that.  ^^'

And yeah,... I can understand Ultrix-san's confusion....  ^^;

"My mother beat the snot out of all your friends and family, and conquered HUGE swaths of your land... and yet I've been invited to stay here.  Are you guys up to something, or just braindead?"

Does that sum up Ultrix-san's psyche?  ^____^;

Quotepanels 10 and 11: Yeah, we all knew the peace was gonna be shattered somehow...who'd have thunk Ultrix-san would start it though?

I rest my case.  ^.^;

QuoteIncedentally, I guess Triela and Claes are tied for my favorite characters in that series...although Angelica was kinda interesting, too...

What a coincidence!  Triela is my second favorite.  ^.^
But yeah, no.... Claes' inquisitive and independent spirit was the deal-braker for me  ^^

QuoteWoohoo! Time to play...how is the Goddess like that unrelated character!

LOLZ!!  ^V^

Quote- Lady Eboshi (Mononoke Hime)....now that you mention it, the two do share some traits. I've never thought of this before now, though...

UNIX-sama is clearly lion-hearted, but especially in her early years would've been keen on representing outcasts and other overlooked individuals.  Part of that has survived in recent times, manifested in her nurturing of the Binteji Renmei.

Also in her youth, she would've built her own empire with only a fledgling army wielding unique weaponry, a lot of damn good strategy, and cold fearlessness against seemingly impossible odd.

Quote- Madame Suliman (Howl's Moving Castle)...haven't seen this movie, so I can't comment.

Do recommend this movie.  Not Miyazaki's best, but very good in its own right, and also very sweet.  ^^

Won't also spoil it either, but a lot of her current physical and mental traits are derived from this kindly yet diabolic character.  

Quote- Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Thomas Harris novels/movies)...well, of course, both are notorious mind-gamers. Aside from this, however...I'm heading for the hills if Unix-sama even invites me over for liver and chianti @___@

As well you should.  ^__^
In addition, I like the fact that UNIX-sama also has utter disdain for "uncourteous" individuals.  Even if you're a bitter rival, you can gain mercy if you EARN her mercy -- otherwise it's easier for her to just blast you into pieces rather than waste any of her costly breath.

Plus a lot of her latent and frightening primordial power (that helped overcome MULTICS-sama) is borrowed form Lecter.  Call it a poetic triumph of mind and body over magic.

Quote- Fleda Claes Johansson (Gunslinger Girl)...they're physically sorta alike...and I suppose both are all but retired and living on borrowed time...-__-

Correct.  UNIX-sama is practically Claes-chan's reincarnation -- had I done my comic, I probably would've given UNIX-sama a rather baffling love for fishing, as if inheriting it from a previous life.  ^___~

Even with her age and wisdom, UNIX-sama still loves to study and enrich her mind, and entertain herself with productive pastimes.  She has absolutely no love for idle time, and even less love for blind loyalty.

Unlike Claes, though, she's sadly not retired, and, even sadly, somewhat immortal,....

QuoteUh...oh...you better shield your eyes :P

TOO LATE!!!  WOW!!!!!!  ^V^



QuoteNotes: Hey, a flashback to 1978. I should note that VMS-sama is in her mid teens here; because 1978 was the year VMS was released, I figured she should be on the younger side. But, of course, she doesn't want to be sent out to Berkeley to try to get their territory back, not with the track record of DEC-tans who have been sent out to the Western Frontier only to come back with a severly wounded pride!

I'm happy to see the long-awaited flashback.  I can assure you, I'm giddy to see her encounter with young UNIX-sama.  ^___^

Given its 1978, it's not surrprising that she's already made a name for herself by now, and is making her moves across the world.  ^.^

And after drawing present-day VMS-sama so cold and austere, it seems so strange yet so cool to see her when SHE was the young, inexperienced pup....  ^v^

Kudos to you in panel 4 for the cute captive expressions, and panel 5 for the way you captured young VMS-chan's anxiety.  ^^

QuoteAnd a note on panel 6: that is Spike, RSTS-san's pet bulldog, next to her :P

Admittedly, the top-down look did blur that fact a little.  But now that you mention it, it's neat to have Spike cameo like that.  ^>^

Special kudos go out to panels 7,8 and 9 for drawing RSTS-sama with that careful blend of coolness and elegance, especially in panel 8 where you really nailed it!  ^-^

Also gotta love VMS-sama whining,... that ain't something you see much nowadays.  ^^;

I take it also,... she uses a rather standard-issue DEC sword at this point, no?  ^____^;

QuoteAlso, I'm thinking about making a separate thread for my comics, just so I can use this thread to post my vector drawings and stuff. Which I am still working on, BTW; I haven't forgotten about my Solaris-tan/DSS-chan pic...

I suppose it couldn't hurt.  Sadly, haven't heard back yet about a few things that might help with... say, for example, manga projects.  -.-'
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 09, 2008, 06:16:27 PM
Quote*yawns* ^0^

True that, water can put out a couple of flames. ^___^
But crank up the heat to magmatic proportions, and it'll turn that water into steam. ^^;

I thought of that, too...but, of course, as long as the constituent materials are there, VMS-san could always turn that steam back into water...

QuoteIn fairness, that's also the reason why she doesn't dislike the Windows family either. Since they began their Empire-building campaign, they specialized in Divide & COnquer, False Flag, Espionage, Bribery, and Propaganda campaigns to compensate for their shortfalls and late start in the market. And it worked,... perhaps not indefinitely, but enough to secure at least 2 decades worth of the largest OS empire ever seen. ^__~

The Goddess doesn't hate the Windows family! Noooo! I'm starting to lose faith!

*looks into becoming a Multics-sama-ist*

QuoteAs an old-school strategist, she's obliged to respect her enemy's cunning, even if very few of them reciprocate. (in fact, most of the younger Windows-tans now don't even realize she exists) ^^'

Me-tan: Unix who? Huh?

:P

Quote"Ah, we're seiging a fort? We don't need no stinkin' trebuchets. Just keep throwing foot soldiers at it until it falls."

You mean THAT kind of bad strategist? ^^;

Yeah, pretty much. But it also has to do with her company...they were so adamant about her only conquering large, lucrative territories (that would be the Honeywell mainframes) that they never advised her to perhaps look into a conquest of smaller territories with less infrastructure (that would be minicomputers and stuff).

Of course, in the 1980s, she made a series of rather half-baked attempt to get in on the microcomputer market (that could be a last-ditch effort to take over some small towns and stuff), but this went nowhere...

QuoteIt's very likely that "whelp" would've been the kindest label given to UNIX-sama in her fragile youth. Unfortunately for them she always kept a list,... ^___~


Hah...

QuoteGood call. I imagine that that DEC territories would've been akin to forts and strongholds. ^^

I imagine Commodore territory in its era would've been like ports and piers, and Apple territory like frontier towns and farms, TRS territory would've been missions, and Atari territory would've been carnivals and circuses.

...and Unix and Windows territories would be cities, and Linux territory...I dunno...rather small towns?

QuoteI'm in the process of drawing full-sized versions of the two,... or actually, I'm drawing PCLOS-sama in her EeePCLOS incarnation. I think you'll love her in her gorgeous, modern Cheongsam, but sadly I can't post it since it's not PG-rated yet (have to finish drawing the clothing). ^^'

I can't wait to see her! :D

QuoteAfter that, I want to do a full-sized SAM-chan as well. ^___^

Both will be wallpapers available in EeePCLOS, so I have to make them extra careful this time. ^.^

Ooooh, awesome!

Quote*looks away, sweatdropping* ^^;

Is this one of the cable TV things again, or am I just 'tarded? ^___^;

I think it was from The Godfather...

QuoteFirst off, before I recover from my explosive "raincheck", I do have to compliment you on your decision to make the dialogue digital. I think I said before that the lettering was really the only weak aspect of your early pages, since in some instances it's a bit hard to read, and in others it looks like you're squeezing letters. Now, though, the lettering is crisp and legible -- combined with your excellent hand-drawn character design, detail and expressions, and you basically have a full-fledged manga in spirit and appearance. ^^

Bottom line, no matter how I tilt my head or squint my eyes, all I see is epicness. ^______^

I really stink at printing, so I figured I could do a lot more with digitalizing the dialogue. This way, I can work on the dialogue as I think it up, and rewrite it as much as I want...

QuoteWith mechanical items, tracework helps if you're not used to it. Granted it might be hard to find a picture of that specific mechanism, but for certain things like RISC-tan's pistol, I sketched it from a real picture to ensure accuracy.

Same with System 6-tan's rocket launcher in page 2 of the Mac Manga. ^^

The Kernel Panic Airship in the ZS Christmas Special was 100% pure artistic license, though, which is why it looks a bit fanciful. ^^;

They had some pix of the mechanism on the Maynard website, so I used it for inspiration...but it certainly wasn't close by a long shot. Oh well...

QuoteAssumption.... or foresight. ^^;
BTW, I love how cute she looks pondering in Panel 3. ^.^

And Ultrix-san in Panel 6 is supremely gorgeous. ^___^

Thank you :)

QuoteAwwww yeah!!!!!! teh Goddess OOZES with cool even in her youth. ^________^
I LOVE the way she's drawn here!!! ^v^
And clearly,... that poor sap ended up on her list not long after that. ^^'

And yeah,... I can understand Ultrix-san's confusion.... ^^;

"My mother beat the snot out of all your friends and family, and conquered HUGE swaths of your land... and yet I've been invited to stay here. Are you guys up to something, or just braindead?"

Does that sum up Ultrix-san's psyche? ^____^;

Well, it has to come down to the higher-ups thinking, should we allow ourselves to be conquered from outside parties? Or should we adopt our very enemy, and save face? Because then the land is still in the hands of a DEC-tan, even if it's not a true DEC-tan. Since they were going to lose territory to the Unixes anyhow, they might as well lose territory to their own Unix.

QuoteWhat a coincidence! Triela is my second favorite. ^.^
But yeah, no.... Claes' inquisitive and independent spirit was the deal-braker for me ^^

No wai!

Claes was a bit...scary....at times, though...like when she backhanded Angelica while she was in the hospital. You never backhand someone who just got shot, that's just a matter of good manners. :P

QuoteUNIX-sama is clearly lion-hearted, but especially in her early years would've been keen on representing outcasts and other overlooked individuals. Part of that has survived in recent times, manifested in her nurturing of the Binteji Renmei.

Also in her youth, she would've built her own empire with only a fledgling army wielding unique weaponry, a lot of damn good strategy, and cold fearlessness against seemingly impossible odd.

That's exactly what came to mind...

QuoteDo recommend this movie. Not Miyazaki's best, but very good in its own right, and also very sweet. ^^

Won't also spoil it either, but a lot of her current physical and mental traits are derived from this kindly yet diabolic character.

I really haven't seen a Miyazaki movie I didn't like...:)

QuoteIn addition, I like the fact that UNIX-sama also has utter disdain for "uncourteous" individuals. Even if you're a bitter rival, you can gain mercy if you EARN her mercy -- otherwise it's easier for her to just blast you into pieces rather than waste any of her costly breath.

Plus a lot of her latent and frightening primordial power (that helped overcome MULTICS-sama) is borrowed form Lecter. Call it a poetic triumph of mind and body over magic.

Oh, I see...

But I'm still not going over if she ever says I'm "the dinner guest of honor", though XD

QuoteCorrect. UNIX-sama is practically Claes-chan's reincarnation -- had I done my comic, I probably would've given UNIX-sama a rather baffling love for fishing, as if inheriting it from a previous life. ^___~

Bwahaha! :D

Hmmm...why am I getting a strange urge to draw a Unix-tans at the Beach picture...?

QuoteEven with her age and wisdom, UNIX-sama still loves to study and enrich her mind, and entertain herself with productive pastimes. She has absolutely no love for idle time, and even less love for blind loyalty.

Unlike Claes, though, she's sadly not retired, and, even sadly, somewhat immortal,....

Hey, something we have in common, I have to be doing something constantly as well. Lawl.

But, does book-throwing count as a productive pastime...? :P

And maybe I worded that wrong...I mean, by all accounts, Unix-sama should probably not be around any more (she's pushing 40 years old), but has managed to keep living....and will probably be around for a very long time, too....

QuoteI'm happy to see the long-awaited flashback. I can assure you, I'm giddy to see her encounter with young UNIX-sama. ^___^

Given its 1978, it's not surrprising that she's already made a name for herself by now, and is making her moves across the world. ^.^

And after drawing present-day VMS-sama so cold and austere, it seems so strange yet so cool to see her when SHE was the young, inexperienced pup.... ^v^

Kudos to you in panel 4 for the cute captive expressions, and panel 5 for the way you captured young VMS-chan's anxiety.

This flashback will probably go on for some time; I want to explain how she went out to Berkeley only to find that there was really nobody who wanted her there (because, at this time, just about every department that used computers had grown attached to Unix). Even when RSTS-san was stationed out there, she had a group of followers (the mathematics and science departments, if I recall correctly, fought to keep RSTS)...but no love for VMS-san, sadly....

QuoteAdmittedly, the top-down look did blur that fact a little. But now that you mention it, it's neat to have Spike cameo like that. ^>^

Special kudos go out to panels 7,8 and 9 for drawing RSTS-sama with that careful blend of coolness and elegance, especially in panel 8 where you really nailed it! ^-^

Also gotta love VMS-sama whining,... that ain't something you see much nowadays. ^^;

I take it also,... she uses a rather standard-issue DEC sword at this point, no? ^____^;

Yeah, I figured I had to give Spike a cameo...

And while I have never done a finished drawing of RSTS-san, I am starting to get a feel for the character...

I also wanted to show VMS-sama in another light...we usually see her as being very strong and silent, so I thought it would be fun to see her as an angsty youth :P

And yes, the standard-issue DEC swords are going to come up in the next page. I won't say how, though ;)

QuoteI suppose it couldn't hurt. Sadly, haven't heard back yet about a few things that might help with... say, for example, manga projects. -.-'

Hmmm... : \

Added after 1 hours 32 minutes:

OMG, look at what I found:

http://gerritwoertman.eu/NL-VMSTUD2006/HP-OpenVMS-licplac-2005.bmp

Talk about riding the Unix people's coattails!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 10, 2008, 04:08:34 PM


Notes:

Panel 1-4: A flashback...in a flashback...kinda? Wow, even the writers of Lost aren't that diabolical.

Who knew, Unix-sama could melt stuff on contact (kinda like Inferno-chan, except Unix-sama actually has control over it while it's sorta involuntary for her granddaughter). I hope I didn't make her too scary, though. Lawl.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on April 10, 2008, 05:01:20 PM
Wow! Use fire power, melt things, use mind tricks, take losses to lull foes into a false sense of security, make her foes bring shame on themselves, nearly kill Multics-sama who was supposedly a lot better than her... Is there anything Unix can't do? :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 11, 2008, 12:23:47 AM
Well,... she can't decorate a Christmas Tree to save her life,... in fact, she wouldn't put one up to begin with.  ^_______^;

But Bella-san....... you're far too cruel...... you made it legendarily-awesome on purpose........

*C-chan EXPLODES!!!!!!!!!!!1*

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 12, 2008, 11:41:40 AM
QuoteWow! Use fire power, melt things, use mind tricks, take losses to lull foes into a false sense of security, make her foes bring shame on themselves, nearly kill Multics-sama who was supposedly a lot better than her... Is there anything Unix can't do?

You're forgetting her abilities to shape-shift, speak foreign tongues, experience the human emotion known as "kindness"...and fishing!

But, I suppose she'd have three main branches of power...there's fire/heat (really the same thing) for offensive purposes; some kinda forcefield power for defending herself, which could probably be pseudo-scientifically linked back to that heat manipulation, since pseudo-scientists have yet to detail what exactly goes into making a forcefield; plus she's one heck of a mind gamer.

As for Multics-sama...it depends on what better is. Multics had a lot more features than Unix, and was technically superior, while Unix was built on better concepts and was evolutionarily superior.

QuoteWell,... she can't decorate a Christmas Tree to save her life,... in fact, she wouldn't put one up to begin with. ^_______^;

But Bella-san....... you're far too cruel...... you made it legendarily-awesome on purpose........

*C-chan EXPLODES!!!!!!!!!!!1*

Oh noes, another explosion....

She's a Festivus celebrator, of course! No need for a tree, just an shiny aluminum rod.

Added after a day or so:



Oh, the dullness of international diplomacy! I promise some ass-kicking is coming soon. Lawl.

Notes:
Panel 1 and 2: the "typewriter" VMS-sama is writing on is modeled after a DECwriter, a terminal for PDP computers. I thought this would be a fun little easter egg of sorts. Also, most of the text in this page is supposed to be terminal-looking...I hope it's not hard to read, though.

Panel 3: Yes, an old car. Somehow I think this fits...I kinda see the older OS-tans, perhaps even modern ones, as living a somewhat anachronistic world, where they have technology that is light years ahead of ours, but everything else is kinda...old. Or something.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 15, 2008, 05:49:58 PM
*cracks knuckles*  Wow,... that's cruel of you to seek another comic full of Pure Win in there in my absence.  Now... where to start,.... where to start....  ^.^

*begins typing*

Added after 44 minutes:

QuoteThe Goddess doesn't hate the Windows family! Noooo! I'm starting to lose faith!

*looks into becoming a Multics-sama-ist*

Aaaaa now.... since when does NOT disliking someone mean you won't ever try to beat them into a bloody pulp?  ^__________^;

QuoteMe-tan: Unix who? Huh?

:P

Case in point.  ^.^

QuoteOf course, in the 1980s, she made a series of rather half-baked attempt to get in on the microcomputer market (that could be a last-ditch effort to take over some small towns and stuff), but this went nowhere...

Yeah, by then people were using their computers to play.... *GASP!*... games.  :P
And all the companies were busy expousing the virtues of all her grandaughters,... or that wannabe whelp CPM-tan (better known nowadays as DR-DOS....  ^.^).

Quote...and Unix and Windows territories would be cities, and Linux territory...I dunno...rather small towns?

The UNIX territories would be more productive I assume -- so yeah it'd include some cities, but also industrial centers, farm lands, lumber/mining/drilling facilities, manufacturing plants,... you know, stuff that drives an economy but is a major eyesore.  

The WIndows-tans focus civilian and commercial interests: glamorous cities with expensive downtown areas, gleaming white suburbs, malls that stretch beyond the eye can see, stadiums and sports arenas, news outlets and big budget movie studios.  Living beyond one's means is a lifestyle rather than just a meager state of mind for the majority of the residents.  

Linux territories are generally-speaking compromises of the two (and a lot more varied), but yeah a LOT smaller.  :)

QuoteI can't wait to see her!

Yeah sorry,... posted a vector sketch of her, but didn't have a chance to talk to her about it.  Right smack in the middle of working on a very important thing for her system.  ^.^



QuoteWell, it has to come down to the higher-ups thinking, should we allow ourselves to be conquered from outside parties? Or should we adopt our very enemy, and save face? Because then the land is still in the hands of a DEC-tan, even if it's not a true DEC-tan. Since they were going to lose territory to the Unixes anyhow, they might as well lose territory to their own Unix.

Just in case anyone wonders why the DEC Dynasty became functionally extinct....  Poor VMS-sama was stuck with a bunch of pessimistic folk.  ^^;

QuoteClaes was a bit...scary....at times, though...like when she backhanded Angelica while she was in the hospital. You never backhand someone who just got shot, that's just a matter of good manners. :P

..............................Oooooooooooooooooooooooooookay......

So.................

That's different from UNIX-sama how.................?  ^^;

QuoteBwahaha!

Hmmm...why am I getting a strange urge to draw a Unix-tans at the Beach picture...?

Actually, you might be able to get away with having UNIX-sama and VMS-sama first meet at a lakeside or whatever body of water is relatively close to Berkeley.  Kinda cool if there first encounter were anti-climactically low-key -- granted, UNIX-sama was just a tad more hotblooded then. ^____^'

QuoteHey, something we have in common, I have to be doing something constantly as well. Lawl.

But, does book-throwing count as a productive pastime...? :P

Yeah,... good exercise and great for building muscles.  FYI, UNIX-sama has pumped up some pretty mean biceps thanks to you.  ^V^'

QuoteAnd maybe I worded that wrong...I mean, by all accounts, Unix-sama should probably not be around any more (she's pushing 40 years old), but has managed to keep living....and will probably be around for a very long time, too....

Here's hoping Claes-sama has a long life too....  ;__;

QuoteAnd maybe I worded that wrong...I mean, by all accounts, Unix-sama should probably not be around any more (she's pushing 40 years old), but has managed to keep living....and will probably be around for a very long time, too....

Yeah, about to see the latest comic.  ^^

Might've said this before, why do I get the impression that VMS-NT mirrors Multics-Unix to such an uncomfortable degree.  @___@

QuoteI also wanted to show VMS-sama in another light...we usually see her as being very strong and silent, so I thought it would be fun to see her as an angsty youth :P

I still can't get over how THAT... turns into that stoic thing pointing a "BFS" at me in front of a shark tank.  ^^;

QuoteAnd yes, the standard-issue DEC swords are going to come up in the next page. I won't say how, though

BWAHAHAHA!!!!!  I LOVE THAT PART!!!!  ^V^

QuoteWho knew, Unix-sama could melt stuff on contact (kinda like Inferno-chan, except Unix-sama actually has control over it while it's sorta involuntary for her granddaughter). I hope I didn't make her too scary, though. Lawl.

No, you got her just right!  Compensating for her size, age, youthful demeanor, and biting wit, her young depiction absolutely OOZES with perfection!!!!  It's so clean, I can literally eat off the sheet!  And the depiction of her dangling a bent DEC sword deserves to be imprinted physically onto my brain.  ^___^

*tries that*

...

*turns into drooling vegetable*

......

Worth it.... OvO

*collapses*

Absolutely ADORE the goddess in Panel 2 -- her hair and turned down owl ears are majestic to say the least, and RSTS-tan's expression is priceless!  ^^

As are the looks of consternation for the young VMS-sama (she's downright CUTE in Panel 7).  ^.^

Added after 17 minutes:

QuoteYou're forgetting her abilities to shape-shift, speak foreign tongues, experience the human emotion known as "kindness"...and fishing!

Oh noes... I started something.  ^^'

QuoteBut, I suppose she'd have three main branches of power...there's fire/heat (really the same thing) for offensive purposes; some kinda forcefield power for defending herself, which could probably be pseudo-scientifically linked back to that heat manipulation, since pseudo-scientists have yet to detail what exactly goes into making a forcefield; plus she's one heck of a mind gamer.

About the forcefield,... this is a bit of "borrowing" from one of her inspirational characters, but it needn't be restricted to defending herself.  I imagine she can also project forcefields on other people -- in part to trap them, but also to use her other magical crafts she's picked up over the years to project another "world" inside them (kind of like psychically-produced holography).  She could subject an offender into a nightmarish world to inflict even more psychological harm -- or she could use it for the peacefully-purpose of hands-on training (almost Matrix-style, but not quite since it wouldn't be limited to just the mind).  :)

QuoteShe's a Festivus celebrator, of course! No need for a tree, just an shiny aluminum rod.

IOW,... her's.  No wonder she likes that holiday.... ^.^

QuoteOh, the dullness of international diplomacy! I promise some ass-kicking is coming soon. Lawl.

Fufu.... like mother, like daughter....  ^_________^

QuotePanel 1 and 2: the "typewriter" VMS-sama is writing on is modeled after a DECwriter, a terminal for PDP computers. I thought this would be a fun little easter egg of sorts. Also, most of the text in this page is supposed to be terminal-looking...I hope it's not hard to read, though.

Excellent!!!  THAT's the kind of easter eggs that make legends!!!!!!!  ^V^
The font is fine,... in fact, I think it adds a bit of character.  Hard to really tell it's a Terminal font, though,... might've helped to put it inside a black box (with white lettering), but not really necessary and it would've gotten in the way of the juicy drawings.  ^__^

*drools at VMS-sama - Panel 2, 4, 6.

COME ON!!!  NONE of those bastars were charmed by those gorgeous bangs and puppy-like expression?!!  @o@

QuotePanel 3: Yes, an old car. Somehow I think this fits...I kinda see the older OS-tans, perhaps even modern ones, as living a somewhat anachronistic world, where they have technology that is light years ahead of ours, but everything else is kinda...old. Or something.

No, that's about right.  Remember my old Win 2.0-chan script had the Mac kids and Win kids fighting in a corny West Side Story style, complete with well-choreographed dance sequences and the long lost art of coordinated finger snapping.  ^.^

Besides, it adds to the Full Metal Panic inspiration... especially since the world of the consumer-grade OS-tans (about a decade after the stories timeline) would be so much like the world "on the other side of the gate" (not spoiling it for anyone, I hope)  ^___^

***************

I'll have to leave it at that, but I'll be back for more visitation fun.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 15, 2008, 07:32:45 PM
Well, I've been working on this bit by bit for the past couple of weeks...



I call it, Solaris-san's Adventures Through the Magnifying Glass!

Or, if you perfer...

-It's a Damn Small World
(play on "it's a small world")

-Star-what the fsck-'s?!
(play on Starbucks)

-I Had a Dream there were Damn Smalls in my Coffee
(reference to that verse from Your So Vain)

And then I tried to come up with a title referencing Black Coffee in Bed, but ran out of ideas. Drats. :P

Aaand, something I made in about a half hour for fun...



QuoteAaaaa now.... since when does NOT disliking someone mean you won't ever try to beat them into a bloody pulp? ^__________^;

Touche :P

QuoteThe UNIX territories would be more productive I assume -- so yeah it'd include some cities, but also industrial centers, farm lands, lumber/mining/drilling facilities, manufacturing plants,... you know, stuff that drives an economy but is a major eyesore.

That sounds about right, as Unix is often used behind the scenes, at it were; in severs, routers, etc...

On the same note, I suppose Multics-sama's sparse territories would have been palatial estates, huge gardens, big old towns, etc...

Not exactly productive or plentiful, but the land she did control was very valuable (because Multics only had a measly 75 to 100 sites running at its peak, while by 1973 Unix had over 1500; except the Unix sites were probably in the tens of thousands of dollars (I know the PDP hardware line was priced in the $10,000 price range), while the Multics sites were each worth well over $1,000,000!

QuoteThe WIndows-tans focus civilian and commercial interests: glamorous cities with expensive downtown areas, gleaming white suburbs, malls that stretch beyond the eye can see, stadiums and sports arenas, news outlets and big budget movie studios. Living beyond one's means is a lifestyle rather than just a meager state of mind for the majority of the residents.

QuoteLinux territories are generally-speaking compromises of the two (and a lot more varied), but yeah a LOT smaller.

Again, that sounds correct...

QuoteYeah sorry,... posted a vector sketch of her, but didn't have a chance to talk to her about it. Right smack in the middle of working on a very important thing for her system. ^.^

Oooh! I love it already! I'm really liking her outfit, as well...and will that be a hat or something in her right hand...?

QuoteJust in case anyone wonders why the DEC Dynasty became functionally extinct.... Poor VMS-sama was stuck with a bunch of pessimistic folk. ^^;

Well, the culture of DEC was very traditionalist; I don't think this was a good thing, though...

Quote..............................Oooooooooooooooooooooooooookay......

So.................

That's different from UNIX-sama how.................? ^^;

That's to point :P

QuoteActually, you might be able to get away with having UNIX-sama and VMS-sama first meet at a lakeside or whatever body of water is relatively close to Berkeley. Kinda cool if there first encounter were anti-climactically low-key -- granted, UNIX-sama was just a tad more hotblooded then. ^____^'

It's as if you've read my mind! Since VMS-sama's alchemy/geomancy would rely on water, she'd have to be near water to have a fighting chance.

Plus I was trying to think up a good locale...that would work quite well, I think.

QuoteYeah,... good exercise and great for building muscles. FYI, UNIX-sama has pumped up some pretty mean biceps thanks to you. ^V^'

Hawhaw...

QuoteHere's hoping Claes-sama has a long life too.... ;__;

Yeah... : \

QuoteMight've said this before, why do I get the impression that VMS-NT mirrors Multics-Unix to such an uncomfortable degree. @___@

Yeah, the two cases are incredibly alike...an "inferior" OS based off of an superior OS cutting into the latter's market due to more commercial appeal. Although, if you think about it, Multics/Unix is a bit more heartbreaking; NT was modeled from VMS because VMS was considered a good system. Unix, however, was based off of Multics because it was a failure. If all had gone well in creating Multics, and Bell Labs never bailed out, Unix wouldn't have been made.

And I do believe that Unix and Multics-sama would have known this fact. O__O

QuoteI still can't get over how THAT... turns into that stoic thing pointing a "BFS" at me in front of a shark tank. ^^;

Amazing how having a secret biological daughter of oneself made by M$ can really change one's personality for the worse ;)

I don't think we really got the stoic, vigilante VMS-sama we know now until the early 90s; and I don't think she went completely fringe until after DEC broke up.

QuoteNo, you got her just right! Compensating for her size, age, youthful demeanor, and biting wit, her young depiction absolutely OOZES with perfection!!!! It's so clean, I can literally eat off the sheet! And the depiction of her dangling a bent DEC sword deserves to be imprinted physically onto my brain. ^___^

*tries that*

...

*turns into drooling vegetable*

......

Worth it.... OvO

*collapses*

Thank you ^////^

QuoteAbsolutely ADORE the goddess in Panel 2 -- her hair and turned down owl ears are majestic to say the least, and RSTS-tan's expression is priceless! ^^[

As are the looks of consternation for the young VMS-sama (she's downright CUTE in Panel 7).

Yeah, I figured the owl ears being down turned fits her a bit better than them being upright. Upright ears would have made her look too...chipper.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on April 15, 2008, 07:57:48 PM
Wow!! 3 beautiful pictures of pure winnage in one day!  

*Explodes*

*magically reassembles*

...

Excellent usage of puns with the Solaris-tan picture! :D

The Odyssey-tan minis are so funny! The second one is my favorite! Struggling... to resist the urge... to remark... Not resisting well--

"I don't know what you are talking about so here's an Odyssey-tan with a cake on its head!" :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 15, 2008, 10:17:29 PM
QuoteWell, I've been working on this bit by bit for the past couple of weeks...

I call it, Solaris-san's Adventures Through the Magnifying Glass!

Or, if you perfer...

-It's a Damn Small World
(play on "it's a small world")

-Star-what the fsck-'s?!
(play on Starbucks)

-I Had a Dream there were Damn Smalls in my Coffee
(reference to that verse from Your So Vain)

And then I tried to come up with a title referencing Black Coffee in Bed, but ran out of ideas. Drats. :P

EXCELLENT!  BEAUTIFUL!  MARVELOUS!  EXTRA-ORDINARY!!  ^V^

(and love the clever puns..)

.....

It just seems to be missing something....  '__'

...

Can't seem to put my hoof on it....  -___-

*ponders*

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Oh wait, I know....

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FIXED!!!!!!!!!  ^V^



Okay, my life is complete.  I can die in peace now.....  ^___________^

*swoons with overload of bliss*

QuoteAaand, something I made in about a half hour for fun...

BWAHAHAA!!!!!  Yeah come to think of it, Infinity-san made a Neptune-tan, but no Odyssey-tan.  Better late and cute, than never and.... cute....  ^____^
I love how you improvised the mini narrative!  ^v^

In any event, already passed through this thread today, so I'll save the rest for later.  Still got some rounds left today.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 16, 2008, 12:05:39 PM
How did I miss this? It would seem that C-Chan slipped some more response into that post without me seeing it.

QuoteOh noes... I started something. ^^'

Thanks to you, we have uncovered the many fascinating talents of the Goddess :P

QuoteAbout the forcefield,... this is a bit of "borrowing" from one of her inspirational characters, but it needn't be restricted to defending herself. I imagine she can also project forcefields on other people -- in part to trap them, but also to use her other magical crafts she's picked up over the years to project another "world" inside them (kind of like psychically-produced holography). She could subject an offender into a nightmarish world to inflict even more psychological harm -- or she could use it for the peacefully-purpose of hands-on training (almost Matrix-style, but not quite since it wouldn't be limited to just the mind).

This takes the phrase "mind game" to a whole new level...

Fire, heat, forcefields, psychically-produced holography used to trap or torture her enemies and produce Matrix-style training simulations...

Oh man...I realized Unix-sama was scary, I didn't know just how much so @____@

QuoteIOW,... her's. No wonder she likes that holiday.... ^.^

Or, she could just order one...

http://www.journaltimes.com/photo_galleries/120806festivus/video_shell.swf

QuoteExcellent!!! THAT's the kind of easter eggs that make legends!!!!!!! ^V^
The font is fine,... in fact, I think it adds a bit of character. Hard to really tell it's a Terminal font, though,... might've helped to put it inside a black box (with white lettering), but not really necessary and it would've gotten in the way of the juicy drawings. ^__^

Yeah, I didn't want to mess up the illustraitions with any kind of text box...plus, this way it looks more like narration and less like actual dialogue.

Quote*drools at VMS-sama - Panel 2, 4, 6.

COME ON!!! NONE of those bastars were charmed by those gorgeous bangs and puppy-like expression?!! @o@

Haha...so VMS-sama has mastered the art of the "Sad Puppy Look"?

But, this is a refference to how VMS, unlike RSTS, RT 11, or Unix, was never readily accepted as an "academic" OS.

QuoteNo, that's about right. Remember my old Win 2.0-chan script had the Mac kids and Win kids fighting in a corny West Side Story style, complete with well-choreographed dance sequences and the long lost art of coordinated finger snapping. ^.^

Oh, how could I forget the 2.0-chan script :..(

QuoteBesides, it adds to the Full Metal Panic inspiration... especially since the world of the consumer-grade OS-tans (about a decade after the stories timeline) would be so much like the world "on the other side of the gate" (not spoiling it for anyone, I hope) ^___^

Nope. I have read a bit of the Full Metal Panic manga...but I still, all I know about it is that it's centered around a terrorist prone girl, and is set in a parallel timeline with advanced technology.

QuoteEXCELLENT! BEAUTIFUL! MARVELOUS! EXTRA-ORDINARY!! ^V^

(and love the clever puns..)

.....

It just seems to be missing something.... '__'

...

Can't seem to put my hoof on it.... -___-

*ponders*

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Oh wait, I know....

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FIXED!!!!!!!!! ^V^

Haha! Perfect! :D

QuoteBWAHAHAA!!!!! Yeah come to think of it, Infinity-san made a Neptune-tan, but no Odyssey-tan. Better late and cute, than never and.... cute.... ^____^
I love how you improvised the mini narrative! ^v^

I had to make a mini Odyssey. She's probably one of my favorite Windows-tans.

QuoteWow!! 3 beautiful pictures of pure winnage in one day!

*Explodes*

*magically reassembles*

...

Excellent usage of puns with the Solaris-tan picture!

The Odyssey-tan minis are so funny! The second one is my favorite! Struggling... to resist the urge... to remark... Not resisting well--

"I don't know what you are talking about so here's an Odyssey-tan with a cake on its head!"

Thanks! Don't worry, though, nobody knows what I'm babbling about :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: windowsgirl on April 21, 2008, 08:41:57 PM
NICE
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 23, 2008, 02:46:45 PM
Thank you :)

Okay, so yesterday I started with a vector sketch of Multics-sama. As usual, I saved it after a bit of work--what would you know, I got about an hour and a half (or more) into the thing, when Inkscape crashes. Upon looking for the SVG file, I find nothing but a PNG FILE! The #$%-@#*&ed, ^%$^$%-&*!@ing, @#$-of-a-$#&*! didn't save it as the right file.

So, I weaved a fine tapestry of curses, and got back to work on re-doing the picture. Which I guess is for the better, since I was kinda unhappy with where it was going anyhow. : /

In other news, I'm really wanting to draw some chibis for ITS, WAITS, FreeVMS and O3ONE-tan. I have the hand sketches already made up...maybe I should just go ahead and draw some minis of them, though.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 23, 2008, 03:04:50 PM
Bella-san, does that mean you already checked C:\Program Files\Inkscape?  (or whatever the program detects as "home").  I don't think it's possible for it to "save" to a PNG file (rather than just "Export" it), so the SVG dump has GOT to be somewhere in your computer.  It won't have the SVG extension, though,... it's gonna appear like a large extensionless file with a weird name, dated at exactly the time of your crash.  

That feature has saved my sanity quite a few times.  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 24, 2008, 03:19:59 PM
QuoteBella-san, does that mean you already checked C:\Program Files\Inkscape? (or whatever the program detects as "home"). I don't think it's possible for it to "save" to a PNG file (rather than just "Export" it), so the SVG dump has GOT to be somewhere in your computer. It won't have the SVG extension, though,... it's gonna appear like a large extensionless file with a weird name, dated at exactly the time of your crash.

That feature has saved my sanity quite a few times. ^^

All I see are DLLs, an LIB file, and a mini I accidentally exported there. The only trace I have of my 1st try on that Multics-sama picture is this screenshot which appeared:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/pastedpic_04212008_195922.png

Oh well, I've already gotten to the point of no return with my 2nd picture. But I would like to know what the hell happened to the other one  ;026
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 24, 2008, 04:02:55 PM
Found it!  (searched for an old crash in my work's Win box).  ^^

Go to C:\Documents and Settings\bellasnamehere and look for any weird file that kinda/sorta looks like this:

car.2008_03_19_17_45_5#.2008_03_19_17_47_54.0

This folder is what Inkscape considers your "Home" folder, and in a way it is.  :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on April 24, 2008, 04:09:00 PM
AAAAAUGH! That sucks! That totally sucks! To be working on a fantastic picture and spend a lot of time on it just to have it crash and lose all or nearly all your progress! >__<

I have a lot of empathy for you- something like that has happened to me multiple times before!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 26, 2008, 10:54:22 AM
QuoteFound it! (searched for an old crash in my work's Win box). ^^

Go to C:\Documents and Settings\bellasnamehere and look for any weird file that kinda/sorta looks like this:

car.2008_03_19_17_45_5#.2008_03_19_17_47_54.0

This folder is what Inkscape considers your "Home" folder, and in a way it is.

I did as you said, and found the Inkscape home folder. While I did find several files named like that, most were in fact copies of my OLDER Multics-sama picture (y'know, from last winter). The missing file is nowhere to be seen ^////^

At any rate, it's good to know about that folder...

QuoteAAAAAUGH! That sucks! That totally sucks! To be working on a fantastic picture and spend a lot of time on it just to have it crash and lose all or nearly all your progress! >__<

I have a lot of empathy for you- something like that has happened to me multiple times before!

Hmmm...at least I know my computer isn't just out to get me, haha...

But really, that picture was kinda off to a bad start. This one will be much better :)

Also, I've installed Inkscape 0.46; Not much different from the pre-release, but I swear it runs a bit smoother....
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on April 27, 2008, 11:35:50 PM
QuoteI did as you said, and found the Inkscape home folder. While I did find several files named like that, most were in fact copies of my OLDER Multics-sama picture (y'know, from last winter). The missing file is nowhere to be seen ^////^

At any rate, it's good to know about that folder...

OMG!!!  Talk about searching for grape juice and finding wine.  ^____^

It's nice that at least you managed to find a treasure trove of artwork long thought MIA.   ^.^

No doubt Aurora-hime has similar crash dumps scattered in some obscure location (although the backup functionality seems only present in 0.45 and later).

QuoteHmmm...at least I know my computer isn't just out to get me, haha...

But really, that picture was kinda off to a bad start. This one will be much better

Also, I've installed Inkscape 0.46; Not much different from the pre-release, but I swear it runs a bit smoother....

Aha!  So that WASN'T 0.46.  ^_______^

BTW, next chance you fire up your *Buntu virtual box, try to download a program from the repos called Ren'Py (and its Demo).  Once done, tell me what you think about its... potential.  ^____^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on April 28, 2008, 12:12:08 PM
QuoteOMG!!! Talk about searching for grape juice and finding wine. ^____^

It's nice that at least you managed to find a treasure trove of artwork long thought MIA. ^.^

No doubt Aurora-hime has similar crash dumps scattered in some obscure location (although the backup functionality seems only present in 0.45 and later).

Ack, it's not like I lost that file; just that there are a ton of copies of it there (at different points in the progress of the picture.

QuoteBTW, next chance you fire up your *Buntu virtual box, try to download a program from the repos called Ren'Py (and its Demo). Once done, tell me what you think about its... potential. ^____^

Oooh, okay, this'll give me a good excuse to fire up the VM!

*edit*

I found Renpy and the demo in the Ubuntu repository, but I couldn't figure out how to download it (on the mirror I tried I got nothing but a lot of gibberish). And it wasn't available though the package manager. ^////^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 03, 2008, 02:28:33 PM
Multics-sama:



It's at a beta/gamma-ish stage, I still need to add a background. Maybe some of her daemons will be pictured, as well.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on May 03, 2008, 03:04:07 PM
OH. MY. GOSH...

Multics-sama, her dress and all the details are sooooooo incredibly beautiful! Beautiful beyond words as I am speechless! Speechless! ;019
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: icerain on May 03, 2008, 03:34:14 PM
That must have taken A LOT of time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not into details when I draw and it still takes about a week! Or two!!!!!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on May 03, 2008, 05:30:44 PM
BELLA-SAN, I'M GONNA SWALLOW YOU WHOLE NEXT TIME I SEE YOU
IF YOU CAN MAKE THIS DELICIOUS STUFF THERE MUST BE TASTINESS OF LEGENDARY PROPORTIONS SEALED WITHIN YOU
IT ARE DELICIOUS BELLA, I MUST EAT IT!!!
*tacklechomp*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on May 03, 2008, 07:01:14 PM
Amazing, Bella-san!

That outfit is lovely and the accessories are wonderfully fascinating!  The texture on her scepter/staff is pretty darn fun, too.  Great job with the tulle, too.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 04, 2008, 04:03:58 PM
QuoteOH. MY. GOSH...

Multics-sama, her dress and all the details are sooooooo incredibly beautiful! Beautiful beyond words as I am speechless! Speechless!

QuoteThat must have taken A LOT of time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not into details when I draw and it still takes about a week! Or two!!!!!!

Thanks! In order for me to do this kinda detail, I need to start out with a good sketch (I had hand-sketched this some time ago, and just now vectorized it). After that, I just do it one section at a time; the vector sketch one day, the face details the next, the shading and hair and so on.

QuoteBELLA-SAN, I'M GONNA SWALLOW YOU WHOLE NEXT TIME I SEE YOU
IF YOU CAN MAKE THIS DELICIOUS STUFF THERE MUST BE TASTINESS OF LEGENDARY PROPORTIONS SEALED WITHIN YOU
IT ARE DELICIOUS BELLA, I MUST EAT IT!!!
*tacklechomp*

GAH! NEJIN IS TRYIN' A EAT ME!!!

I'm guessing I taste like maple products (what with being so sappy and a native NH-ite). So, I guess it's understandable...

*sees Nejin-san coming toward me*

*runs around real crazy-like*

QuoteAmazing, Bella-san!

That outfit is lovely and the accessories are wonderfully fascinating! The texture on her scepter/staff is pretty darn fun, too. Great job with the tulle, too.

Thank you. There's a lot of symbolism and a few Easter Eggs in this picture...I'll start by telling about the staff. Those inscriptions are actually some verses from the poem/song, O Fortuna (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Fortuna). The lyrics are eerily well-suited to Multics-sama...hell, it could be her theme song. And it's in Latin, and we all know how much Multics-sama loves the language :P

The prominent colors are red. I toyed with making her dress blue, purple or even green; but these colors all seemed to peaceful and subdued. Red, on the other hand, symbolizes passion, arrogance, ambition, flamboyance, aggression, and war...which all seem to fit Multics-sama well. I now believe an eagle would be Multics-sama's anthropomorphism (or if not that, her favorite animal: they symbolize freedom, power, and intelligence), which is why I put that eagle embroidery on her dress.

You may also notice a pattern of four and eight "rings" in her jewelery. Four bracelets on each arm/leg, four "loops" on each tier of her...head-tiara thingy, etc. This was a little reference to Multics' having eight security rings (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_0) (its famous feature; I think it used more rings than any other OS, the norm today is around two, OS/2 used three). There was also an unintentional pattern of three's. I have no idea what this means, but I could always say it has something to do with the Triumvirate (http://www.multicians.org/history.html#tag1.4). Lawl.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 04, 2008, 06:22:50 PM
QuoteI found Renpy and the demo in the Ubuntu repository, but I couldn't figure out how to download it (on the mirror I tried I got nothing but a lot of gibberish). And it wasn't available though the package manager. ^////^

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!  ^0^
Well,... I did get it to work in 8.04, so maybe it works there instead?  O__O

QuoteMultics-sama:

It's at a beta/gamma-ish stage, I still need to add a background. Maybe some of her daemons will be pictured, as well.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  @3@

*swoons-melts-shrivels-EXPLODES!!!!!!!*

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QuoteThanks! In order for me to do this kinda detail, I need to start out with a good sketch (I had hand-sketched this some time ago, and just now vectorized it). After that, I just do it one section at a time; the vector sketch one day, the face details the next, the shading and hair and so on.

Actually, this was precisely the kind of detail I was aiming for with the FOSA project. Well person A did the face and B did the skirt, anyone else could work on intricate details (like in the staff) or the jewelry in her hands and what not.

But since you did this all on your own, with such richness and depth and beauty and elgance, I can't help but agree that this must've taken a good amount of patience, dedication and inspiration!  And really, it's no surprise that Bella-san could pull it off!  ^___^

QuoteGAH! NEJIN IS TRYIN' A EAT ME!!!

I'm guessing I taste like maple products (what with being so sappy and a native NH-ite). So, I guess it's understandable...

*sees Nejin-san coming toward me*

*runs around real crazy-like*

*jumps up madly in Bella's defense and lodges self DEEP into Nejin's throat*

After that work, NO ONE'S GONNA TOUCH BELLA-SAMA!!!  ^0^

...

Besides,... in my presence, men eating women is forbidden!  ^-^

...

The reverse is permissable, though.  ^3^

QuoteThank you. There's a lot of symbolism and a few Easter Eggs in this picture...I'll start by telling about the staff. Those inscriptions are actually some verses from the poem/song, O Fortuna. The lyrics are eerily well-suited to Multics-sama...hell, it could be her theme song. And it's in Latin, and we all know how much Multics-sama loves the language :P

From a scale of 1-10, I give you 20 for the awesome easter egg, in terms of appearance AND backstory.  ^_____^

QuoteThe prominent colors are red. I toyed with making her dress blue, purple or even green; but these colors all seemed to peaceful and subdued. Red, on the other hand, symbolizes passion, arrogance, ambition, flamboyance, aggression, and war...which all seem to fit Multics-sama well. I now believe an eagle would be Multics-sama's anthropomorphism (or if not that, her favorite animal: they symbolize freedom, power, and intelligence), which is why I put that eagle embroidery on her dress.

And from a scale of 1-10, I give you 30 for the well-informed switch to a most appropriate anthopomorphism.  True that when I first thought of Multics-sama, I pictured her as powerful yet also refined and delicate -- so white was the predominant impression.  However, with all the research you've conducted and stories you've weaved up, clearly she's a far deeper and more complex character, so bolder colors and a stronger figurehead is required.  In many ways, now I'm the one who's conservative.  ^__________^'

Not sure if this was your intention, but the way her red dress progresses upwards in layers (dark red > pink > dark red > pink > dark red) reminds me a lot of the Multics logo, which also happens to be a series of layered rings

QuoteYou may also notice a pattern of four and eight "rings" in her jewelery. Four bracelets on each arm/leg, four "loops" on each tier of her...head-tiara thingy, etc. This was a little reference to Multics' having eight security rings (its famous feature; I think it used more rings than any other OS, the norm today is around two, OS/2 used three). There was also an unintentional pattern of three's. I have no idea what this means, but I could always say it has something to do with the Triumvirate. Lawl.

Well at this rate you're going to break my scale now!  ^.^

Even though she has enough jewelry on her to put most pawn shops out of business, and it will be difficult to recreate her in other renditions, I think that's very appropriate.  She's definitely one of the grander Operating Systems the world has ever known, and to do anything less than what you've done would be sacrilege.  ^-^

I'll start from top>bottom.  ^__^


In short, this image, as it is now, is perfection incarnate!!
I've once described your pictures as CLAMP-like, and now there can be no doubt you're there in all matters, including rich, Manga-esque detail.

And the fact that you're not done in your artistic career, but rather just getting warmed up,... well,... I can't even fathom the dreak works you'll create in a year's time.

Bella-sama is too insulting for such greatness,... you too need a promotion to "Bella-hime".  ^__________^

Now one last swoon before I step out.... ^v^
Thank you, Bella-hime, for making my day yet again!  ^-^

*SWOONAGE*

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Nah,... that's too weak... ^.^

*leaps on in air*

*EXPLODES*

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 05, 2008, 05:56:50 PM
QuoteActually, this was precisely the kind of detail I was aiming for with the FOSA project. Well person A did the face and B did the skirt, anyone else could work on intricate details (like in the staff) or the jewelry in her hands and what not.

But since you did this all on your own, with such richness and depth and beauty and elgance, I can't help but agree that this must've taken a good amount of patience, dedication and inspiration! And really, it's no surprise that Bella-san could pull it off! ^___^

And to think, about the first hour of this picture went to waste (when I lost that file O__o). I came close to sorta giving up, but what else could I do but dust myself off and give it another go...

I have found, that when I attempt a picture, and I have every single detail planned out...I don't do so well. I usually crash somewhere along the way. Now I try to take it one step at a time, and stay as simple as possible; it'll add up in the end.


Quote*jumps up madly in Bella's defense and lodges self DEEP into Nejin's throat*

After that work, NO ONE'S GONNA TOUCH BELLA-SAMA!!! ^0^

...

Besides,... in my presence, men eating women is forbidden! ^-^

...

The reverse is permissable, though. ^3^

Uhm...yeah...okay... @_____@


QuoteFrom a scale of 1-10, I give you 20 for the awesome easter egg, in terms of appearance AND backstory. ^_____^


QuoteAnd from a scale of 1-10, I give you 30 for the well-informed switch to a most appropriate anthopomorphism. True that when I first thought of Multics-sama, I pictured her as powerful yet also refined and delicate -- so white was the predominant impression. However, with all the research you've conducted and stories you've weaved up, clearly she's a far deeper and more complex character, so bolder colors and a stronger figurehead is required. In many ways, now I'm the one who's conservative. ^__________^'

I used to think the same thing; but I have found Multics has a most complex, roller-coaster history. Nothing was ever certain for it, and nothing came easily. It was revolutionary and ambitious because of its features; and this was its biggest liability. It's only fitting that Multics-sama's backstory and character should be the same way.

As for the eagle anthropomorphism--aside from those points I mentioned, eagles are traditionally symbolic of light, and the sun; their avian opposite is the owl, and they are also the opposite "power animals" like lions and bulls. Hinty hinty hinty...

QuoteNot sure if this was your intention, but the way her red dress progresses upwards in layers (dark red > pink > dark red > pink > dark red) reminds me a lot of the Multics logo, which also happens to be a series of layered rings

Nope, this is unintentional. But I guess you could say each layer of her outfit is like a ring (including all those petticoats and stuff)...I leave it to the imagination what ring 0 would be O___o


QuoteWell at this rate you're going to break my scale now! ^.^

Even though she has enough jewelry on her to put most pawn shops out of business, and it will be difficult to recreate her in other renditions, I think that's very appropriate. She's definitely one of the grander Operating Systems the world has ever known, and to do anything less than what you've done would be sacrilege. ^-^

Well, I figured if I was gonna do another Multics-sama picture, I might as well go all out. But thank heavens, if she comes back now, she won't be half as decked-out as she was before. :P

Quote- The elegance in her hair is duly noted and admired! You've definitely mastered the art of wavy strands and then some, and the rich highlights are strategically-placed to maximize both vibrance and maturity! The ribbons further enhances the detail as well as the impression of old school opulence.

I tried doing shading on the hair, but I could see this wasn't going to give me the look I was going for; I actually used your VMS-sama picture for inspiration, and just did the highlighting. This works best for characters with really dark hair I've found.

Quote- Having followed your artistic career for over a year now, it still amazes me to see how quickly you've come along in terms of drawing heads and eyes. Her eyes, while coy and sad, are dazzling and hypnotic, and the proportions are just right. The whisps of hair, the intricate jewelry, and sharp shadows and highlights lend it a gorgeous blend of Anime visuals and Bella-style sensibilities. The lips are a bit low, but that maximizes the fact that she's a sad sad character. ^__^

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I do try, with each drawing, to progress. I look at each project as a learning experience, where I try to become more detailed while, paradoxically, becoming more efficient.

And you picked up on her expression. I wanted her to look as disenchanted and sad as possible.

Quote- I don't remember the last time I looked at shoulders, but I'm looking at them now. The placement of her logo, now flanked by more of her jewelry is tasteful and appropirate. The hair hanging on her shoulds is also well-executed. The wings could use a lighter stroke color, but I'm wondering if maybe you're up to something there. ^.^

Hmmm...yeah I usually just use black strokes for everything...maybe I will try a lighter color (this is still beta, BTW)

Quote- I think you should be proud of how your arms and hands turned out. They're your absolute best ever, both in portion, finesse and dynamism. The way they wrap around the Multics Staff exudes both elegance, refinement... and strength. ^^

This can be directly traced back to the hand sketch ;)

Quote- The Multics Staff itself is drop-dead gorgeous, and all but mirrors all the care and attention you've poured into it! Clearly it's a shame that Unix-sama cut it down and polished it significantly, as the original artwork could easily rival anything housed at MoMA. ^>^

Besides it being gaudy to Unix-sama, and reminding her too much of her mother...she probably found the inscriptions to be way to much of a downer.

Quote- I begged once before that you try your hand at more flowery and embellished dresses -- and while you first achieved that with your original Multics-sama sketch, as well as PrimOS-sama's attire, I think this one is a true tour-de-force. This is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most intricate character design ever created in OSC -- and it's only fitting that a master of fashion such as yourself would be the one to achieve that. You've never been one to shy away from folds, and this one certainly highlights your craft. Everything from the drapes on her shoulders, to the flowing of her ribbon bowss, to the billowing of her multi-layered dress is staggering and lifelike! Coupled with clever little details like the silver clips in her shoulds and the embroidery in the pink linen, and clearly you succesfully depict the weight and depth that you've tried to achieve.

Folds...they're something that's very hard "learn" how to do. It's more a guesstimation, a feeling of where they should be to accentuate the character's pose. As you can see, the lines follow where her legs are under the dress; if I had just made the lines straight, it wouldn't look half as realistic. You have to think of how it might lay of bunch up, and try to keep in light and elegant.

Shading also has a lot of effect on the overall look. Would you believe that the shading on the two layers of skirts were each done as ONE continuous path?

Quote- Same with the hands -- you've clearly surpassed the last barrier to perfection, as it's also well-proportioned and just as beautiful as the rest of her (albeit with a slight "Roman" touch). If I were Gulliver, and her the Queen of Brobdingnag, I wouldn't hesitate to kiss that. ^________^

Funny you should mention that, I tried to give her design some ancient Roman and Indian touches ^_^

QuoteIn short, this image, as it is now, is perfection incarnate!!
I've once described your pictures as CLAMP-like, and now there can be no doubt you're there in all matters, including rich, Manga-esque detail.

And the fact that you're not done in your artistic career, but rather just getting warmed up,... well,... I can't even fathom the dreak works you'll create in a year's time.

Artistically, actually in all fields where I have some aptitude, I tend to evolve incredibly rapidly. Of course, that's a double edged sword; I also tend to live quite fast and die young ;)

QuoteBella-sama is too insulting for such greatness,... you too need a promotion to "Bella-hime". ^__________^

Oh now, don't inflate my ego ^///////////^

QuoteNow one last swoon before I step out.... ^v^
Thank you, Bella-hime, for making my day yet again! ^-^

*SWOONAGE*

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Nah,... that's too weak... ^.^

*leaps on in air*

*EXPLODES*

I'm glad I could make this explos...I mean to say, make your day :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Alfamille on May 14, 2008, 02:30:21 PM
Quote
Multics-sama:

http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/11522/Copy_of_img160gamma.png

It's at a beta/gamma-ish stage, I still need to add a background. Maybe some of her daemons will be pictured, as well.


Her gown is like the one you mostly saw (or described) in the Norse folklore. Not to mention you modeled her face into "art nouveau".

Well done Bella!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 19, 2008, 01:28:44 PM
QuoteI have found, that when I attempt a picture, and I have every single detail planned out...I don't do so well. I usually crash somewhere along the way. Now I try to take it one step at a time, and stay as simple as possible; it'll add up in the end.

I'm gonna see if I can follow the same approach with our BSD-tans.  Just chip away a little every day, until I dispel my artistic rut.  ^.^

QuoteAs for the eagle anthropomorphism--aside from those points I mentioned, eagles are traditionally symbolic of light, and the sun; their avian opposite is the owl, and they are also the opposite "power animals" like lions and bulls. Hinty hinty hinty...

Now I'm wondering what the opposite power animal is to a pig....?  ^.^
(a hippo?)

QuoteWell, I figured if I was gonna do another Multics-sama picture, I might as well go all out. But thank heavens, if she comes back now, she won't be half as decked-out as she was before. :P

Yeah, her rendition in your comic is certainly a whole lot more conservative by comparison.  Then again, it takes place long after she learned her lesson, and her fortunes were already in decline.  

QuoteI tried doing shading on the hair, but I could see this wasn't going to give me the look I was going for; I actually used your VMS-sama picture for inspiration, and just did the highlighting. This works best for characters with really dark hair I've found.

Fufufu!  So that birthday gift has ended up being the gift that ends up giving!  I'm so happy!  ^.^
Hopefully it helps that you own the Sauce,... it's one thing seeing how it is, quite another to see how it's assembled.  ^__^

QuoteHmmm...yeah I usually just use black strokes for everything...maybe I will try a lighter color (this is still beta, BTW)

For our BSD-tans, I do want to get used to drawing in colored strokes.  Not that it's very evident with thin-strokes, but I have a hunch that it will add a greater degree of richness to the pictures.  And it's not really all that time-consuming.  ^^

QuoteBesides it being gaudy to Unix-sama, and reminding her too much of her mother...she probably found the inscriptions to be way to much of a downer.

Awww... ;___;

QuoteFolds...they're something that's very hard "learn" how to do. It's more a guesstimation, a feeling of where they should be to accentuate the character's pose. As you can see, the lines follow where her legs are under the dress; if I had just made the lines straight, it wouldn't look half as realistic. You have to think of how it might lay of bunch up, and try to keep in light and elegant.

Shading also has a lot of effect on the overall look. Would you believe that the shading on the two layers of skirts were each done as ONE continuous path?

Well no, that's amazing!  @v@
I'm guessing it's one large block of shade, then you carved out sections where the lighting comes in, no?

For the BSD-tans, I'm going to try and make more of an effort to improve my folding taking your advice.  I usually find ways to cheat and avoid it altogether, but since I'm aiming for a rich look it's unavoidable.

Since the Fold Queen has big shoes to fill, I'm guessing I might need your help with tweaks.  ^__^

QuoteFunny you should mention that, I tried to give her design some ancient Roman and Indian touches

And a damn fine job doing it too!  ^-^

QuoteArtistically, actually in all fields where I have some aptitude, I tend to evolve incredibly rapidly. Of course, that's a double edged sword; I also tend to live quite fast and die young

Aww now,... with your positive, peace-making outlook, you'll now doubt end up as a sky-diving Centennarian.  ^__~

QuoteOh now, don't inflate my ego ^///////////^

Too late, Bella-hime!  When I'm threw with you, your ego will be SO inflated, you're gonna have to start walking around with stones strapped to your feet, else you float away.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 20, 2008, 05:05:02 PM
Ahhhh, C-Chan wanted me to post my sketches for the BSD-tans. So here they are:


DragonflyBSD-tan and OpenBSD-tan


FreeBSD-tan and NetBSD-tan

QuoteI'm gonna see if I can follow the same approach with our BSD-tans. Just chip away a little every day, until I dispel my artistic rut. ^.^

Yeah, give it a try :D

QuoteNow I'm wondering what the opposite power animal is to a pig....? ^.^
(a hippo?)

Hmmm...I don't know. I know pigs are symbolically intelligent, generous, and cunning :P

But what I meant was, eagles are considered more of a swift, intelligent animal, while lions are more of a courageous, agressive animal (and what I was hinting at was, GECOS-san's...the arch-rival of Multics-sama...anthropomorphism is the lion). It's amazing how well some of the anthropomorphisms are for some OS-tans; I realize how well suited VMS-sama is to the shark; they are constantly in motion, adaptable, remorseless, and excellent hunters and defenders. And I found this works quite well for about every OS-tan anthropomorphism, even those of Plan 9-san/rabbit, Minix-san/racoon! Unfortunetly, I couldn't find any info on the symbolic nature of penguins. Lawl.

But I am reconsidering CTSS-sama's anthropomorphism...perhaps...


QuoteYeah, her rendition in your comic is certainly a whole lot more conservative by comparison. Then again, it takes place long after she learned her lesson, and her fortunes were already in decline.

But she was still doing relatively well then, and her power certainly hadn't "peaked" yet; thing really didn't go downhill until the 1980s. As for her outfit, I suppose this is her idea of casual wear...after all, she was just meeting with a young student of sorts ;)

QuoteFufufu! So that birthday gift has ended up being the gift that ends up giving! I'm so happy! ^.^
Hopefully it helps that you own the Sauce,... it's one thing seeing how it is, quite another to see how it's assembled. ^__^

I figure I should never stop learning...I can feel quite comfortable with one technique, but is that really the most efficient or easy way of producing a desired effect? When I'm stuck, I try to find some inspiration...and yes, having the sauce makes it all the easier to see how something was done :D

QuoteFor our BSD-tans, I do want to get used to drawing in colored strokes. Not that it's very evident with thin-strokes, but I have a hunch that it will add a greater degree of richness to the pictures. And it's not really all that time-consuming. ^^

You did the same for our PCLOS-sama picture, if I recall correctly. At any rate, perhaps this is something I may try out...on a chibi or something. Then again, I do use larger strokes...so it may be more noticeable and thus more distracting.

QuoteAwww... ;___;

Yep, "Awww... ;___;" could be the motto for the entire Unix/Multics-sama saga. Other runner-ups are:

O___O, O_o, @______@, X__X and >___<


QuoteWell no, that's amazing! @v@
I'm guessing it's one large block of shade, then you carved out sections where the lighting comes in, no?

It's hard to explain, but basically...I find one point that will be the "top" of the shaded area, and another that will be the "end point". I go back and forth like a zig-zag to hash out the basic form, then go back and shape it into the correct shape, and make the smaller shaded areas...

QuoteFor the BSD-tans, I'm going to try and make more of an effort to improve my folding taking your advice. I usually find ways to cheat and avoid it altogether, but since I'm aiming for a rich look it's unavoidable.

Since the Fold Queen has big shoes to fill, I'm guessing I might need your help with tweaks. ^__^

I sketched up a couple of very quick n' dirty tutorials on how I make folds. Like I said, it's more of a feeling of where they should be...it's not as technical as a lot of tutorials make it seem.

Basic skirts:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/tutorial.png

Long skirts/dresses:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/tutorial3.png

Sorry there's no tutorial #2...before I could export it, Photoshop kinda...conched out on me XD

QuoteAnd a damn fine job doing it too! ^-^

Thank you, I wanted to give her a more ancient and exotic look...

QuoteAww now,... with your positive, peace-making outlook, you'll now doubt end up as a sky-diving Centennarian. ^__~

Not literally, of course, I mean my hobbies tend to be short-lived...although, I do have a tendency to end up back involved with the same interests I had at a past point, so maybe none of my hobbies really do die off...

I'm more like a phoenix, I guess :P

QuoteToo late, Bella-hime! When I'm threw with you, your ego will be SO inflated, you're gonna have to start walking around with stones strapped to your feet, else you float away. ^.
^

Oh no...just as I feared...XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on May 20, 2008, 06:23:16 PM
Quote from: "Bella"Multics-sama:



It's at a beta/gamma-ish stage, I still need to add a background. Maybe some of her daemons will be pictured, as well.

Wow! :o Awesome!

/me is speechless!
/me swoooooons!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Techno the fox on May 21, 2008, 05:47:34 AM
Quote from: "Bella"Multics-sama:

Oh...My...Gosh... @v@

AWESOME!

That is just astounding Bella, You're getting better and better by the day. Considering the amount of time you completed this in, I'm simply amazed.
I love it.

I'm still a beginer at doing this but, here goes.

*Swoons*

Now to comment on the rest of your artwork.

Quote from: "Bella"DragonflyBSD-tan and OpenBSD-tan
Oooh Nice. I see "Puffy" the OpenBSD-tan has made her triumphant return.

I like your design for DragonflyBSD-tan. Cute. She's mere inches away from beating Emuii and Konata to "most extreme hairstyle" XD

Quote from: "Bella"FreeBSD-tan and NetBSD-tan

Hey, it's FreeB-chan ^_^ She's still my favorite of the BSD-tans. (Aside from Plan-9-sama and crew, but that's a different group.)
And who's this with her? NetBSD-tan. Cool, I like her too.

Quote from: "Bella"Yep, "Awww... ;___;" could be the motto for the entire Unix/Multics-sama saga. Other runner-ups are:

O___O, O_o, @______@, X__X and >___<

Agreed, such drama, such sap.

But by this point, I'm really begining to think that the official motto for the Internet Explorer series should be something along the lines of.

Internet Explorer 7.0 : "What, it crashed again?!?  >: ("
Heheh

Quote from: "c-chan"*jumps up madly in Bella's defense and lodges self DEEP into Nejin's throat*

After that work, NO ONE'S GONNA TOUCH BELLA-SAMA!!! ^0^

...

Besides,... in my presence, men eating women is forbidden! ^-^

...

The reverse is permissable, though. ^3^

Oh you, C-chan...

Did I mention I'm all for this rule? Especially that last part.
*Naughty chuckle*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 22, 2008, 01:05:02 PM
QuoteWow! :o Awesome!

/me is speechless!
/me swoooooons!

I knew you would like her...after all, Multics-sama is the conceptual great-great-grandmother of Linux-sama :P

QuoteOh...My...Gosh... @v@

AWESOME!

That is just astounding Bella, You're getting better and better by the day. Considering the amount of time you completed this in, I'm simply amazed.
I love it.

I'm still a beginer at doing this but, here goes.

*Swoons*

Now to comment on the rest of your artwork.

Thanks, Techno! I'm happy to hear you like her :D


QuoteOooh Nice. I see "Puffy" the OpenBSD-tan has made her triumphant return.

I like your design for DragonflyBSD-tan. Cute. She's mere inches away from beating Emuii and Konata to "most extreme hairstyle" XD

Yeah, OpenBSD-tan was based on the existing design, but made a bit more...moe. DragonflyBSD-tan was mostly C-Chan's design, I just sketched her using his ideas, for a collaborative picture...here's C-Chan's progress so far (http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/normal_dragonflybsd-head.png). Her hair is actually supposed to resemble the antennae of a dragonfly...and apparently she's going to be an Amiga-sama uber fangirl XD

QuoteHey, it's FreeB-chan She's still my favorite of the BSD-tans. (Aside from Plan-9-sama and crew, but that's a different group.)
And who's this with her? NetBSD-tan. Cool, I like her too.

Ah, yes, FreeB-chan...unless you're edible, she's a nice gal to know.

Though, I dunno...there's something about NetBSD-tan, she may very well be my favorite BSD sister...

QuoteAgreed, such drama, such sap.

But by this point, I'm really begining to think that the official motto for the Internet Explorer series should be something along the lines of.

Internet Explorer 7.0 : "What, it crashed again?!? >: ("
Heheh

Firefox FTW!!!

QuoteOh you, C-chan...

Did I mention I'm all for this rule? Especially that last part.
*Naughty chuckle*
Oh man, there should be a "giant chicks fanclub" around here by now XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 25, 2008, 05:46:21 PM
Finally finished, my Multics-sama picture:


I call it, O Fortuna! I made the lines on the wings lighter, as well as lightening the lines on the metallic objects, her face, and a few other key areas.  

And here, have some Multics daemon too:


This was meant to be included in the above Multics-sama picture; but I figured it was getting too busy already.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on May 25, 2008, 05:56:15 PM
Bella, you have too much time on your hands.


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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on May 25, 2008, 10:46:39 PM
QuoteAhhhh, C-Chan wanted me to post my sketches for the BSD-tans. So here they are:

WOOHOO!!!  Finally!  These girls have seen the world outside C-chan's musty old PM inbox.  ^.^;

And HOW!  Tell me these gals aren't gorgeous!  ^__^

QuoteYeah, give it a try

Like all things, it works for a while,... until I'm tied up with something else.  ^^;

Le sigh....

QuoteHmmm...I don't know. I know pigs are symbolically intelligent, generous, and cunning :P

Surely SOMEONE wants one of these.... ^__^



QuoteBut what I meant was, eagles are considered more of a swift, intelligent animal, while lions are more of a courageous, agressive animal (and what I was hinting at was, GECOS-san's...the arch-rival of Multics-sama...anthropomorphism is the lion).

Oh yeah, I remember she had elements of a lion as well as a phoenix for her anthroporphism (albeit more a lion).

That's why I'd really like to see modern-day GECOS-sama living within the shadow of the CIOST, as she's the only one with the seniority and the backbone to raise points of contention with VMS-sama (at least more openly).  `v'

QuoteIt's amazing how well some of the anthropomorphisms are for some OS-tans; I realize how well suited VMS-sama is to the shark; they are constantly in motion, adaptable, remorseless, and excellent hunters and defenders.

Fufu... the Bella-hime gets it so nicely!  ^.^

QuoteAnd I found this works quite well for about every OS-tan anthropomorphism, even those of Plan 9-san/rabbit, Minix-san/racoon! Unfortunetly, I couldn't find any info on the symbolic nature of penguins. Lawl.

Oh?  Penguins are hard to justify for Linux-sama?  '.'

Lesse....

- Extremely sociable
- Lives and thrives where few other beings dare approach
- Child-rearing is shared equally between the father and mother, and even amongst strangers (to an extent).
- Prefers to walk slowly, but proudly and unwavering, towards a destination.
- Can't fly, but can swim like the wind!
- Puts up with harsh cold environments, sea lions, and a whole LOT OF CRAP.  ^v^'

Yep,... can't see why the symbolism ain't valid.  ^__~

QuoteBut I am reconsidering CTSS-sama's anthropomorphism...perhaps...

Perhaps.....?  ^.^

...

...An ostrich?  ^v^

QuoteYou did the same for our PCLOS-sama picture, if I recall correctly. At any rate, perhaps this is something I may try out...on a chibi or something. Then again, I do use larger strokes...so it may be more noticeable and thus more distracting.

I did?  huh,.. can't remember now....  ^.^

Colored lines and thin strokes are not supposed to be paired, though,... I just did so because, lately, thin strokes have been rather popular with me.  Where I lack in some areas (such as clothing), I think I make up for in the area of photorealism and lighting,... so naturally, I develop my techniques gradually to enhance those strengths.

Judging from some of Darknight's later works, though, I don't think large strokes and colored strokes will conflict,... they should match rather nicely I think.  ^^

QuoteIt's hard to explain, but basically...I find one point that will be the "top" of the shaded area, and another that will be the "end point". I go back and forth like a zig-zag to hash out the basic form, then go back and shape it into the correct shape, and make the smaller shaded areas...

Which reminds me,... have you found any use for that... "smudge" tool thingy in Inkscape 0.46?  Every time I think I might use it, I always end up using something else.  Guess I haven't found anything organic enough to use it on.... ^^'

QuoteI sketched up a couple of very quick n' dirty tutorials on how I make folds. Like I said, it's more of a feeling of where they should be...it's not as technical as a lot of tutorials make it seem.

Basic skirts:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/tutorial.png

Long skirts/dresses:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/tutorial3.png

Oh you're too much, Bella-hime!  These are TRES FAN-TAS-TIQUE!!!  ^V^

Your first tutorial!  This is indeed cause for celebration!!  ^V^

I'll be right back and consult the Master of Booze herself.... ^__^

*scurries over to Mac OSX Server-tan*

*chit chat*

*scurries back*

Okay, bottoms up!!  ^V^



But in all seriousness, these are wonderful, and I absolutely positively thank you dearly for creating them!  A good artist will make stunning, beautiful drawings, but only a GREAT artist has the self-confidence and passion to share that gift with others!  ^___^

Obviously you're "bella" in more ways than one!  ^v^

QuoteI'm more like a phoenix, I guess :P

Whoops,... now we're gonna get a GECOS-sama comic.  ^.^

QuoteOh no...just as I feared...XD

*cracks knuckles*

Yooooooooooooosh!  `v'

Shall I start with the time you rescued a manic-depressive pig from plunging into the depths of retirement, or the time you used your super-heroine like spirit of compromise and compassion to save a thread from a unilateral operating system flame war?  I can just go all day with this,... sorry, but at this point is a matter of whether you want to float up with helium or hydrogen.... ^v^

QuoteI'm still a beginer at doing this but, here goes.

*Swoons*

OMG!  No kidding son... you've got a LONG way to go before you can swoon like a Pro.  `v'

Here, observe....

....

DRAGON SWOOOOOoooooooooooOOOOOOONAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

....

Did you take notes?  ^^

QuoteOooh Nice. I see "Puffy" the OpenBSD-tan has made her triumphant return.

Yeah, neither Bella nor I had a think against the Puffy design,... we just wanted a few more feminie features is all.  ^^

QuoteI like your design for DragonflyBSD-tan. Cute. She's mere inches away from beating Emuii and Konata to "most extreme hairstyle" XD

Ain't it so.  ^___^
But a lot of our home-brewed OS-tans have pretty funky hair.  I mean, OS/2-sama can MOVE hers, for crying out loud.  Fufufu... ^.^

QuoteHey, it's FreeB-chan  She's still my favorite of the BSD-tans. (Aside from Plan-9-sama and crew, but that's a different group.)
And who's this with her? NetBSD-tan. Cool, I like her too.

If I manage that far, FreeB-chan will actually be kneeling besides Inferno-chan.  It's a bit of a shame since this won't show off her height very much (second tallest of the Userspace Gang, behind the statuesque OpenBSD-san), but should make for more Cuteâ,,¢ and greater on her closeness with Inferno-chan.

QuoteOh you, C-chan...

Did I mention I'm all for this rule? Especially that last part.
*Naughty chuckle*

Speaking of which, I've gotten the rather S-T-R-A-N-G-E delusion that I can draw z/OS-sama concurrently with Bella-hime's BSD-tans.  I don't think that'll happen in a million years,... not in my state anyway,... so I've been bouncing around the idea of making THAT Open Sauce from the start,... kinda like a mini-FOSA if you will.

In any event, you might be interested in the height chart [attached] that I built to prepare for her epic drawing,... as you can see, there's much room for our mutual interest.  ^^'
I even did it in Imperial units, for your convenience.  `v'

QuoteOh man, there should be a "giant chicks fanclub" around here by now XD

You'd be surprised,.. I might not join regardless.  Consider it a rather,... private,... sacred... affair....  That's why I viewed the GTS OS-tan thread with some suspicion, since a lot of like-minded [older] people like me have variations of that mindset.  Guess it's the byproduct of not growing up in the Internet Age.  Â¬Â¬

QuoteAh, yes, FreeB-chan...unless you're edible, she's a nice gal to know.

And even if you're edible, she's still nice.  Her stomach lining is as smooth as a pillow and as warm as fine bed sheets.  ^^;

QuoteFinally finished, my Multics-sama picture:

What was that thing I said earlier?  ''

*ponders*

...

Oh yeah... ^^

...

DRAGON SWOOOOOoooooooooooOOOOOOONAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QuoteI call it, O Fortuna! I made the lines on the wings lighter, as well as lightening the lines on the metallic objects, her face, and a few other key areas.

Even though she was perfect before, the changes you made transcend your work to the level of GAWDLY!  ^^
Tell me again why I SHOULDN'T inflate your ego?  `v'

Nice touch on the bed sheets, btw!  ^v^b

QuoteAnd here, have some Multics daemon too:

This was meant to be included in the above Multics-sama picture; but I figured it was getting too busy already.

Ahh,... pleasantly cute Retainer chick.  Simple but addictive to look at it,... me likey.  ^^
Poor thing probably had a loadfull each morning getting the Mistress' hair done and stuff.  ^v^'

Quote*explodes into ASCII*

I swear that looks like a coked-up Mario and Yoshi.  ^v^;

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 26, 2008, 03:10:02 PM
Now that you mention it, I do have too much time of my hands...I'm just really good at using the time I do have. This is the result of an hour here and there over nearly a month's time.

*waves Nejin-san closer*

It's not that...I have found an incredible way to bend time to my liking. I must have developed this power after spending too much time in front of the microwave or something!


QuoteLike all things, it works for a while,... until I'm tied up with something else. ^^;

Le sigh....

Yeah, this only works if you have the time, of course. But I guess...it's sort of a slow and steady thing. If you work on a drawing a bit by bit, and try not to adhere to any time frame (as in, oh I have to finish this within __), it'll eventually come along...


QuoteSurely SOMEONE wants one of these.... ^__^

Yum!

QuoteOh yeah, I remember she had elements of a lion as well as a phoenix for her anthroporphism (albeit more a lion).

Yeah, I think a lion would fit her more than a phoenix, now...

QuoteThat's why I'd really like to see modern-day GECOS-sama living within the shadow of the CIOST, as she's the only one with the seniority and the backbone to raise points of contention with VMS-sama (at least more openly). `v'

As OS-tans go, GECOS-san would be one of the more...pretentious ones...let's let the Jargon File speak for me.

http://www.faqs.org/docs/jargon/G/GCOS.html

But yeah, I do think that she'd be one to have conflicts with VMS-sama...or Multics-sama...or Unix-sama...she is God's Chosen Operating System after all (this won't make sense unless you read the link, lol).


QuoteOh? Penguins are hard to justify for Linux-sama? '.'

Lesse....

- Extremely sociable
- Lives and thrives where few other beings dare approach
- Child-rearing is shared equally between the father and mother, and even amongst strangers (to an extent).
- Prefers to walk slowly, but proudly and unwavering, towards a destination.
- Can't fly, but can swim like the wind!
- Puts up with harsh cold environments, sea lions, and a whole LOT OF CRAP. ^v^'

Yep,... can't see why the symbolism ain't valid. ^__~

Oh, not that...I meant, I could find no information on the symbolism...never mind...

But yes! You have pointed out some very good penguin/Linux-sama connections. But you forgot to mention, penguins are excellent dancers. So is Linux-sama. That there was a Happy Feet reference.

*dies of shame*

QuotePerhaps.....? ^.^

...

...An ostrich? ^v^

....More like a raven ;)


QuoteI did? huh,.. can't remember now.... ^.^

Colored lines and thin strokes are not supposed to be paired, though,... I just did so because, lately, thin strokes have been rather popular with me. Where I lack in some areas (such as clothing), I think I make up for in the area of photorealism and lighting,... so naturally, I develop my techniques gradually to enhance those strengths.

Judging from some of Darknight's later works, though, I don't think large strokes and colored strokes will conflict,... they should match rather nicely I think. ^^

Yes, you did use colored lines! I just looked at the source today ^_^

Now that you mention it, Darknight does use colored strokes, too. I always liked how his drawings turned out.

QuoteWhich reminds me,... have you found any use for that... "smudge" tool thingy in Inkscape 0.46? Every time I think I might use it, I always end up using something else. Guess I haven't found anything organic enough to use it on.... ^^'

Nope, not really...I think I tried it, but...I didn't really see anything noticeable...O__o


QuoteOh you're too much, Bella-hime! These are TRES FAN-TAS-TIQUE!!! ^V^

Your first tutorial! This is indeed cause for celebration!! ^V^

I'll be right back and consult the Master of Booze herself.... ^__^

*scurries over to Mac OSX Server-tan*

*chit chat*

*scurries back*

Okay, bottoms up!! ^V^



But in all seriousness, these are wonderful, and I absolutely positively thank you dearly for creating them! A good artist will make stunning, beautiful drawings, but only a GREAT artist has the self-confidence and passion to share that gift with others! ^___^

Obviously you're "bella" in more ways than one! ^v^

Thank you! I just wanted to show that making folds isn't half as difficult as most tutorials make it seem...


QuoteWhoops,... now we're gonna get a GECOS-sama comic. ^.^

That would be one helluva comic O__O


Quote*cracks knuckles*

Yooooooooooooosh! `v'

Shall I start with the time you rescued a manic-depressive pig from plunging into the depths of retirement, or the time you used your super-heroine like spirit of compromise and compassion to save a thread from a unilateral operating system flame war? I can just go all day with this,... sorry, but at this point is a matter of whether you want to float up with helium or hydrogen.... ^v^

MEH EGO!!! ^////////^


QuoteYeah, neither Bella nor I had a think against the Puffy design,... we just wanted a few more feminie features is all. ^^

Incidentally, I had some ideas for OpenBSD-tan's attitude. Perhaps I'll elaborate in the Theories thread.

QuoteAin't it so. ^___^
But a lot of our home-brewed OS-tans have pretty funky hair. I mean, OS/2-sama can MOVE hers, for crying out loud. Fufufu... ^.^

All of my designs end up having either a kinda "widows peak" with bangs off to either side, or long bangs held back. I guess this comes from the horrors I faced with bangs! (Okay, not horrors...but they were damn annoying!)

QuoteIf I manage that far, FreeB-chan will actually be kneeling besides Inferno-chan. It's a bit of a shame since this won't show off her height very much (second tallest of the Userspace Gang, behind the statuesque OpenBSD-san), but should make for more Cuteâ,,¢ and greater on her closeness with Inferno-chan.

Oooh, this'll be cute...


QuoteSpeaking of which, I've gotten the rather S-T-R-A-N-G-E delusion that I can draw z/OS-sama concurrently with Bella-hime's BSD-tans. I don't think that'll happen in a million years,... not in my state anyway,... so I've been bouncing around the idea of making THAT Open Sauce from the start,... kinda like a mini-FOSA if you will.

In any event, you might be interested in the height chart [attached] that I built to prepare for her epic drawing,... as you can see, there's much room for our mutual interest. ^^'
I even did it in Imperial units, for your convenience. `v'

That's an interesting idea...

And wow, she is HUGE.

QuoteYou'd be surprised,.. I might not join regardless. Consider it a rather,... private,... sacred... affair.... That's why I viewed the GTS OS-tan thread with some suspicion, since a lot of like-minded [older] people like me have variations of that mindset. Guess it's the byproduct of not growing up in the Internet Age. ¬¬

You lost me. I think that may be a good thing. o__O

QuoteAnd even if you're edible, she's still nice. Her stomach lining is as smooth as a pillow and as warm as fine bed sheets. ^^;

*still lost*

QuoteEven though she was perfect before, the changes you made transcend your work to the level of GAWDLY! ^^
Tell me again why I SHOULDN'T inflate your ego? `v'

Nice touch on the bed sheets, btw! ^v^b

Thanks! I just whipped up that background quite quickly...honestly, I didn't want it to distract from the main focus (Multics-sama).

Anything else you notice that was missing before? Say...a reference to Multics-sama being a timesharing system...?

QuoteAhh,... pleasantly cute Retainer chick. Simple but addictive to look at it,... me likey. ^^
Poor thing probably had a loadfull each morning getting the Mistress' hair done and stuff. ^v^'

Heehee...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Kami-Tux on May 26, 2008, 06:34:09 PM
Wow! I saw Multics-sama already this morning, but wasn't logged in and thus couldn't post how amazed I was and still am about the amount of detail you put into this picture. The staff looks great in its extreme detail! But then: Everthing in the picture is extremely detailled. It is awesome! *swooooooooooooooooooooooons*

*eventually gets up, sees the daemon and swoons again from cute-overload*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 29, 2008, 06:18:29 PM
Thanks Kami-Tux. I'm happy that everyone likes her and the daemon :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 01, 2008, 01:13:19 AM
QuoteIt's not that...I have found an incredible way to bend time to my liking. I must have developed this power after spending too much time in front of the microwave or something!

*curls up to Bella, cooing and oinking with glee*

Who's your favorite piggy?  ^_____^
Any chance you can lend me some of that power...? ^.^

QuoteAs OS-tans go, GECOS-san would be one of the more...pretentious ones...let's let the Jargon File speak for me.

http://www.faqs.org/docs/jargon/G/GCOS.html

But yeah, I do think that she'd be one to have conflicts with VMS-sama...or Multics-sama...or Unix-sama...she is God's Chosen Operating System after all (this won't make sense unless you read the link, lol).

OMG!  So I'm not all that far off.  She could EASILY be the Old Crone of the CIOST.  ^____^;

QuoteBut yes! You have pointed out some very good penguin/Linux-sama connections. But you forgot to mention, penguins are excellent dancers. So is Linux-sama. That there was a Happy Feet reference.

*dies of shame*

Well okay,... I'm not sufficiently media-deprive to NOT know what that means.  ^^;

*dies of shame along with*

Quote....More like a raven

I guess after watching Princess Tutu, it does seem like a curious choice for someone of her vibrant personality.  But I suppose one person's demon is another person's deity.  ^__^

I mean, there's a WORLD of difference between what some cultures think of pigs, as compared to how they were perceived in the 2007 Chinese New Year. ^__^'

QuoteYes, you did use colored lines! I just looked at the source today

Now that you mention it, Darknight does use colored strokes, too. I always liked how his drawings turned out.

Okay, I standz corrected,.. let's just say that Bella-hime's collaborations bring out the best in me.  -v-

I know I stopped using colored lines for practical reasons since, but did migrate to thin strokes.  Now, especially with the MOS-chan/AROS-chan one, I've grown quite comfortable using both.  ^^

QuoteIncidentally, I had some ideas for OpenBSD-tan's attitude. Perhaps I'll elaborate in the Theories thread.

Don't believe you've elaborated on this yet.  That, or I'm as blind as a bat with a blindfold again.  ^^;

QuoteAll of my designs end up having either a kinda "widows peak" with bangs off to either side, or long bangs held back. I guess this comes from the horrors I faced with bangs! (Okay, not horrors...but they were damn annoying!)

Fufufu.... ^.^

*pokes andn prods for anecdotes regarding Bang Horrors*

Well all my characters end up having very funky hair that would be a nightmare to perm, tie or dye, and probably weigh enough to snap their necks if they so much as turn their heads improperly. ^V^;

QuoteThat's an interesting idea...

And wow, she is HUGE.

Depending on how well I progress with MOS-chan and AROS-chan, I would love to start her submission soon.  I just have to make sure to PNG that height scale, as it's already over a megabyte with it. ^__^

And yeah, she's huge.  She's very tall even for a Mainframe-tan -- you should be lucky I held myself back from making her Damn Big.  ^__~

I said before that the Mainframe-tans take inspiration from the Zentradi from the Macross series, as well as the Greek gods/goddesses from such movies as Clash of the Titans.

That being said, they are very large (on average, 30-38 meters), but also have the ability to shrink down to a normal size if the situation calls for it.  Most either don't have to (because they never leave the Guild), or don't flat out want to, like z/OS-sama who seems intoxicated with her size and power to a fault.

There is a softer explanation to this, though, and it's a detail I'm looking forward to add to her character design:

[ramble][/ramble]

QuoteAnything else you notice that was missing before? Say...a reference to Multics-sama being a timesharing system...?

OMG!  You're right, she has a stopwatch!  @v@

You are just too much, Bella-hime!  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 01, 2008, 03:06:37 PM
Quote*curls up to Bella, cooing and oinking with glee*

Who's your favorite piggy? ^_____^
Any chance you can lend me some of that power...? ^.^

*puts C-Chan in front of microwave*

Don't leave until you can turn five minutes into a half hour or vice versa! XD


QuoteOMG! So I'm not all that far off. She could EASILY be the Old Crone of the CIOST. ^____^;

I'm sure that OMG stands for "oh my God'sChosenOperatingSytem". But yes, I'd like to do a full-sized, modern-day version of GECOS-san someday...


QuoteWell okay,... I'm not sufficiently media-deprive to NOT know what that means. ^^;

*dies of shame along with*

DANCING PENGUINS ARE EVERYWHERE! NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

QuoteI guess after watching Princess Tutu, it does seem like a curious choice for someone of her vibrant personality. But I suppose one person's demon is another person's deity. ^__^

Well, I dunno if vibrant is the exact word to describe her. I see CTSS-sama as being very, very unflappably serene and wise, unlike Multics-sama who, at that point, was rather prone to huge ups and downs. I suppose CTSS-sama would have seen her own end approaching...after all, CTSS-sama wasn't making her creators money, and her territory was very limited (CTSS wasn't commercial and only ran on two machines at MIT), but she still faced her fate very gracefully. Not to mention, one of her last great acts in life was keeping Multics-sama alive when she really couldn't care for herself (the last big piece to development on CTSS was a better file system, installed so it could support Mulicts development better), and defending her when she wasn't really able to fend for herself.

QuoteI mean, there's a WORLD of difference between what some cultures think of pigs, as compared to how they were perceived in the 2007 Chinese New Year. ^__^'

Oh yes...it's all about the different cultural perceptions.

Black, for example, has always been considered a foreboding color in the Western world. Ironically, I've always though of white as having connotations to death...which is a more Eastern belief...

QuoteOkay, I standz corrected,.. let's just say that Bella-hime's collaborations bring out the best in me. -v-

I know I stopped using colored lines for practical reasons since, but did migrate to thin strokes. Now, especially with the MOS-chan/AROS-chan one, I've grown quite comfortable using both. ^^

I tend to get stuck in a routine (be it my ways of shading, highlighting, lining, ect.), but every so often I do try to mix things up and try something else...

QuoteDon't believe you've elaborated on this yet. That, or I'm as blind as a bat with a blindfold again. ^^;

No, I didn't get around to it. Aside from being a very good fighter and a master at self defense (as OpenBSD is very secure), she also as a thoughful, creative, even whimsical side. I do suppose she enjoys telling and re-telling stories, using herself and those around her as characters. I suppose she would captivate young and old alike with these fantastic tales of actiton and adventure. I also suppose she might be a good singer; much like her stories, her songs would take on a certain comic whimsy.

These ideas came from the OpenBSD songs (http://www.openbsd.org/lyrics.html) that were released.

Quote*pokes andn prods for anecdotes regarding Bang Horrors*

Well all my characters end up having very funky hair that would be a nightmare to perm, tie or dye, and probably weigh enough to snap their necks if they so much as turn their heads improperly. ^V^;

Haha...that sounds like my hair. As for anecdotes regarding bangs...simple, they're annoying and impossible to keep out of one's eyes! But...now that I think about it...I do kinda have a semi-bangs thing goin on right now (but they're long enough to put behind my ears and stuff).

QuoteDepending on how well I progress with MOS-chan and AROS-chan, I would love to start her submission soon. I just have to make sure to PNG that height scale, as it's already over a megabyte with it. ^__^

And yeah, she's huge. She's very tall even for a Mainframe-tan -- you should be lucky I held myself back from making her Damn Big. ^__~

I said before that the Mainframe-tans take inspiration from the Zentradi from the Macross series, as well as the Greek gods/goddesses from such movies as Clash of the Titans.

That being said, they are very large (on average, 30-38 meters), but also have the ability to shrink down to a normal size if the situation calls for it. Most either don't have to (because they never leave the Guild), or don't flat out want to, like z/OS-sama who seems intoxicated with her size and power to a fault.

This would be an awesome drawing...but just remember to keep everything simple! One thing at a time...

And I've always wondered about mainframe-tans and their ability to size-shift. I suppose I always figured a lot of older mainframe-tans never became supersized.

QuoteThere is a softer explanation to this, though, and it's a detail I'm looking forward to add to her character design:

[ramble]


     Despite her armor being high-tech and intimidating, in particular areas (especially around her shoulders) there are house-sized biospheres embedded in it like jewels. The inspiration comes from the fact that the newer z/Series mainframes are smaller and hence far more energy-efficient compared to the room-sized mainframes of Old, as well as some server clusters too.

     Within each biosphere is a miniature ecosystem, complete with tiny lakes, tiny trees (like bonsai), tiny mountain ranges, tiny cloud formations and atmosphere, and even their own gravity system -- all fueled by her own body heat. Aside from tiny fish, crustaceans and insects, her own equivalent of Daemon-tans (each about DSL-tan's size) live in these biospheres. While some dutifully attend to maintenance of z/OS-sama's armor, quite a surprising number of Daemon-tans live their lives unaware of their fragile existence, and may view any brief glimpse of z/OS-sama literally as a visitation from a Goddess. Travel between biospheres is possible via an intricate network of tunnels embedded in her armor -- but doing so is dangerous, and in some biosphere cultures outright forbidden to common Daemons.

     Building, caring for, and (in some harsh cases) destroying biospheres is z/OS-sama's one and only cherished pastime, and one she does in the strictest privacy (given that the "goddess" feeling can make her uncharacteristically giddy and playful). However, while she can "MiClone" the inhabitants of the biospheres along with herself, the resulting change in air pressure and density (as well as potential bacterial invasions) is very traumatic to the Daemon-tans, so she avoids this at all cost under the guise of a "Mainframe's Pride". ^__~

[/ramble]

That is such a crazy...but truly wonderful idea! I love it! You've managed to take a character I wasn't particularly fond of, and give her a very interesting side.

Now I really want to see z/OS-sama :3

QuoteOMG! You're right, she has a stopwatch! @v@

You are just too much, Bella-hime! ^^

I figure that among a lot of the early timesharing systems, a pocketwatch would be their "badge" of sorts. Certainly for those at MIT...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 07, 2008, 12:01:35 AM
Oh crap, I completely forgot about this thread... sorry..... 0v0'

Quote*puts C-Chan in front of microwave*

Don't leave until you can turn five minutes into a half hour or vice versa! XD

*emerges as sausage, egg and cheese sandwich*

Wait a sec,... did you say "in front of" or "in the" microwave?  ^^;
Maybe should've asked first, huh?  ^.^;

QuoteWell, I dunno if vibrant is the exact word to describe her. I see CTSS-sama as being very, very unflappably serene and wise, unlike Multics-sama who, at that point, was rather prone to huge ups and downs. I suppose CTSS-sama would have seen her own end approaching...after all, CTSS-sama wasn't making her creators money, and her territory was very limited (CTSS wasn't commercial and only ran on two machines at MIT), but she still faced her fate very gracefully. Not to mention, one of her last great acts in life was keeping Multics-sama alive when she really couldn't care for herself (the last big piece to development on CTSS was a better file system, installed so it could support Mulicts development better), and defending her when she wasn't really able to fend for herself.

Oh, I meant vibrant because I remembered when you were explaining of the many colorful ways she would entertain the down-trodden Multics-sama.  

But yeah, you make her sound sweeter than a honeycomb stuffed with kilos sugar and doused in a vat of agave nectar.  ^____^

That's it, let's down her Sauce right now and have ourselves a Vintage PARTY!!!!!  ^V^

http://www.piercefuller.com/library/ctss.html

Course,... what the hell one doees in a Vintage Party,... is still to be seen....  Can be anything from swapping stories, to playing dominoes....  -v-;

QuoteNo, I didn't get around to it. Aside from being a very good fighter and a master at self defense (as OpenBSD is very secure), she also as a thoughful, creative, even whimsical side. I do suppose she enjoys telling and re-telling stories, using herself and those around her as characters. I suppose she would captivate young and old alike with these fantastic tales of actiton and adventure. I also suppose she might be a good singer; much like her stories, her songs would take on a certain comic whimsy.

These ideas came from the OpenBSD songs that were released.

BWAHAHA!!!  I like that little detail of her being a Revisionistic storyteller -- no doubt that sets the framework for more than one credible parody on the UserSpace Gang side.  ^____^'

And I can see her as being a singer,... albeit of the hard rock influence.  I can imagine her during Inferno-chan's youth lulling the young girl to sleep with her own,......... unique,....... takes on public-domain bedtime lullabies.  ^^;

Incidentally, FreeB-chan can also sing rather nicely, but prefers playing an instrument -- so I think the two can make a very great duet.  ^____^

QuoteHaha...that sounds like my hair.

OMG!!!!!!!  What have I done!!!!!!!  @___@

Whatever you do,... DON'T make any sudden movements with your neck.... I still need to see the conclusion of UNIX-sama's and VMS-sama's duel.  @@'

QuoteAs for anecdotes regarding bangs...simple, they're annoying and impossible to keep out of one's eyes! But...now that I think about it...I do kinda have a semi-bangs thing goin on right now (but they're long enough to put behind my ears and stuff).

Shweeeeeeeet!  Bella-hime has bangs, irrespective of their apparent news-to-me annoyance.  ^^
Speaking of which, is your hair pink yet in RL?  ^__~

QuoteThis would be an awesome drawing...but just remember to keep everything simple! One thing at a time...

Nah, I think I'm destined to make it overly complex and burn out again.  TT;

QuoteAnd I've always wondered about mainframe-tans and their ability to size-shift. I suppose I always figured a lot of older mainframe-tans never became supersized.

True, the infrastructure just wasn't around for a lot of the older Mainframe-tans, so there was no Guild and hence no need for such extravagance measures.  But once it was established, few Mainframe-tans ever went back to being "micloned" (sorry, still using that weird Macross word for "human-sized").  

UNIX-sama is an example, since she joined the Guild briefly to learn more about their secrets (and yes, she devised a clever way to retain some of the knowledge, although that's a trade secret, 'kay?  `v').  So for about a week that no one really cared to remember, UNIX-sama was larger than life.  ^^

QuoteThat is such a crazy...but truly wonderful idea! I love it! You've managed to take a character I wasn't particularly fond of, and give her a very interesting side.

Now I really want to see z/OS-sama :3

Oh yeah, I said this elsewhere, but just to reiterate, I will bump up the height a little more.  I need more AWE, and 50 meters just doesn't cut it.  T___T

BTW, I don't think the idea is that crazy.  If you consider the old [and barbaric] aquarium disco shoes, the idea of embedding living things in your clothing is not new at all.  Plus I've seen pet stores and novelty stores sell [equally barbaric] glass balls encasing tiny fish, plants, crustaceans, algae and the like, the idea being that, despite the sealed nature of the ball, a "sustainable" cycle of life is still able to be maintained.  Though I call "bull biscuits" on that, some people might get a kick out of this miniature "biosphere" if they're still being sold.

What sets z/OS apart, though, is that she is keen on converting her entire self as a kind of living planet, obviously to enhance the feel of the goddess.  It's her only pleasure, as the life she set for herself is a little worse than austere.  -.-;

But as far as seeing her,.. well,...

You and me both.... ^3^

*lecherous laugh*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 07, 2008, 06:18:45 PM
Quote*emerges as sausage, egg and cheese sandwich*

Wait a sec,... did you say "in front of" or "in the" microwave? ^^;
Maybe should've asked first, huh? ^.^;

Yum! Breakfast! Wait...is it breakfast time...?

QuoteOh, I meant vibrant because I remembered when you were explaining of the many colorful ways she would entertain the down-trodden Multics-sama.

But yeah, you make her sound sweeter than a honeycomb stuffed with kilos sugar and doused in a vat of agave nectar. ^____^

I see what you mean....yeah, maybe she was a bit vibrant. Just not like...Ubuntu-san or Amiga-sama vibrant.

But I think a lot of her care of Multics-sama was wanting to see something come of her legacy. Realizing that she probably wouldn't be around too long, and never having the chance to have a real daughter, Multics-sama kinda took that place.

QuoteThat's it, let's down her Sauce right now and have ourselves a Vintage PARTY!!!!! ^V^

http://www.piercefuller.com/library/ctss.html

Course,... what the hell one doees in a Vintage Party,... is still to be seen.... Can be anything from swapping stories, to playing dominoes.... -v-;

Hey, C-Chan, help me get this IBM 7094 outta storage so CTSS-sama's code will have something to run on.

*pulls on huge mainframe to no avail*

QuoteBWAHAHA!!! I like that little detail of her being a Revisionistic storyteller -- no doubt that sets the framework for more than one credible parody on the UserSpace Gang side. ^____^'

You mean like the bunch of them doing a parody of Ali Baba? Or The Wizard of Oz or something? :P

QuoteAnd I can see her as being a singer,... albeit of the hard rock influence. I can imagine her during Inferno-chan's youth lulling the young girl to sleep with her own,......... unique,....... takes on public-domain bedtime lullabies. ^^;

Incidentally, FreeB-chan can also sing rather nicely, but prefers playing an instrument -- so I think the two can make a very great duet. ^____^

Agreed! And BTW, what instrument does FreeB-chan play?

QuoteOMG!!!!!!! What have I done!!!!!!! @___@

Whatever you do,... DON'T make any sudden movements with your neck.... I still need to see the conclusion of UNIX-sama's and VMS-sama's duel. @@'

*whips hair*

*SNAP!*

QuoteShweeeeeeeet! Bella-hime has bangs, irrespective of their apparent news-to-me annoyance. ^^
Speaking of which, is your hair pink yet in RL? ^__~

Now now, not quite bangs...sorta...I think. Who the heck knows. And no, I'm still too meek to dye me hair a neon color. ^///^

QuoteNah, I think I'm destined to make it overly complex and burn out again. TT;

It's a mindset. You have to put yourself in a zen-like state of mind; you must consciously be trying to avoid making it too complex. You have to say to yourself, I have no ambitions for this picture. I am not going to make a great picture; this will start off simply and become greatness with time!

QuoteTrue, the infrastructure just wasn't around for a lot of the older Mainframe-tans, so there was no Guild and hence no need for such extravagance measures. But once it was established, few Mainframe-tans ever went back to being "micloned" (sorry, still using that weird Macross word for "human-sized").

UNIX-sama is an example, since she joined the Guild briefly to learn more about their secrets (and yes, she devised a clever way to retain some of the knowledge, although that's a trade secret, 'kay? `v'). So for about a week that no one really cared to remember, UNIX-sama was larger than life. ^^

Huh....I just watched an episode of Macross Plus. No giants...but, it is quite interesting. I seem to like older anime. ;)

Back on topic, Unix-sama was a giant for awhile! No wai! Is this backstory development or some kind of C-Chan fanservice? I kid, I kid.

QuoteOh yeah, I said this elsewhere, but just to reiterate, I will bump up the height a little more. I need more AWE, and 50 meters just doesn't cut it. T___T

Hell, where I live 5' 6'' or 5' 7'' cuts it. I'm shocked how many people think I'm "tall".  ;013

QuoteBTW, I don't think the idea is that crazy. If you consider the old [and barbaric] aquarium disco shoes, the idea of embedding living things in your clothing is not new at all. Plus I've seen pet stores and novelty stores sell [equally barbaric] glass balls encasing tiny fish, plants, crustaceans, algae and the like, the idea being that, despite the sealed nature of the ball, a "sustainable" cycle of life is still able to be maintained. Though I call "bull biscuits" on that, some people might get a kick out of this miniature "biosphere" if they're still being sold.

Ah, the disco 70s. Was there anything not barbaric about them? But yeah, I have seen those glass balls with the mini eco systems inside...I do admit I don't care much about the wellfare of sea monkeys and microscopic brine.

QuoteWhat sets z/OS apart, though, is that she is keen on converting her entire self as a kind of living planet, obviously to enhance the feel of the goddess. It's her only pleasure, as the life she set for herself is a little worse than austere. -.-;

Yes, that takes having a god complex to a whole new level!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on June 08, 2008, 05:33:40 PM
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also, awsome job there bella. I especialy love the embroidery on her dress, its a perfect touch to such a fancy dress.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 08, 2008, 05:57:42 PM
QuoteHuh....I just watched an episode of Macross Plus. No giants...but, it is quite interesting. I seem to like older anime.
HA! Frontier is airing now...with a Zentraedi whose micron form is delicious loli. AHAHAHAH~

QuoteDelicious COPYPASTA?!
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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 09, 2008, 06:28:45 PM
Thanks! The embroidery was actually a rather quick little touch, but I think it adds a lot, too. :)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: CaptBrenden on June 10, 2008, 02:40:20 AM
ever thought about giving your style more curves to increase the sence of softness and femininity?  Ive noticed your drawings are often very angular.  Not saying its a bad thing, mind you. It definitly makes your style unique, I just think that it might work well for pictures where you want them to look more cute then bad ass.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 12, 2008, 08:23:41 PM
Quoteever thought about giving your style more curves to increase the sence of softness and femininity? Ive noticed your drawings are often very angular. Not saying its a bad thing, mind you. It definitly makes your style unique, I just think that it might work well for pictures where you want them to look more cute then bad ass.

I certainly see where you're coming from. I have also noticed my drawings are pretty angular, I've just always assumed this was a byproduct of working with vector graphics...it hasn't bothered me too greatly; though, I'm always open to input, maybe I'll try making my next drawing a bit more "soft".

Anyhoo....

CTSS-sama and ITS-san:



Because of the color scheme, I call it "Golden Days"

(I really have gotten into the habit of naming my pictures, huh?)

As for the meanings behind this picture: first, the color scheme. While my past Multics-sama pic was a bit on the bright side (very red), I wanted this one to be subdued and peaceful. Green and yellow tend to be very calming, peaceful colors, and I thought they fit these characters well.

CTSS-sama's dress is supposed to have a certain Chinese look to it; this idea came from a couple of famous for-fun CTSS programs, a computerized version of the I Ching, and a fortune cookie program. I also had some fun with patterns on their clothes. As you see, there's some scrolling and a spiral on CTSS-sama's dress; I know that the spiral is often interpreted to have a circle-of-life kind of meaning, although I admit that here it was purely coincidental. On her right hand you can just barely see a ring with a red and blue gem, this was kinda my nod to the "red and blue" machines which ran CTSS.

As for ITS-san, she's quite rebellious compared to CTSS-sama, and very much a tomboy. The guns I traced using pictures; I am unsure the exact model of each. On her holster you can see a dragon pattern, which is a reference to ITS' "dragons", background programs analogous to daemons.

That weird light on the upper right hand and lower left side is supposed to be a lens flare.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 12, 2008, 09:37:05 PM
Hmmm~ ^~^
Firstly, good job, as always.
BUT. There's something about their chins/mouths...that sorta...disturbs me. I dunno what it is, but the ratio might be a bit off. It looks unnatural, somehow, but I can't point it out.

I know I'm not being very helpful, but it might be worth a look to fix it.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on June 14, 2008, 12:00:23 AM
BEAUTIFUL!! I was wondering what CTSS-sama would look like in color (I was expecting a lot of red and blue in reference to the red and blue machines, but the muted greens and browns work very well too and I think they suit her better anyways for main colors) and ITS-san looks awesome too- steampunk fashion for the win!! ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 14, 2008, 02:15:20 PM
Hmmm....I can, kinda, sorta, see what you mean, I think their chins are a bit too sharp or something. I'm not to great at judging proportions and stuff in my own drawings, though...

I too was at one point planning on having a lot of red and blue references for CTSS-sama, but I guess her character took off a bit in my mind, so I didn't really feel I had to rely of those references. That, and, I thought the subtler colors would work better for her personality. I see you like steampunk too...ITS-san I tried to give a bit of a Western flare to. I'm unsure why, what with her being a native Massachusettsan and all, but I always seem to think of ITS-san as having a bit of an cowgirl side to her :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 15, 2008, 06:16:52 PM
QuoteI certainly see where you're coming from. I have also noticed my drawings are pretty angular, I've just always assumed this was a byproduct of working with vector graphics...it hasn't bothered me too greatly; though, I'm always open to input, maybe I'll try making my next drawing a bit more "soft".

I should probably point out that Japanese artwork is for the most part considered more angular and stylized, whereas Western artwork (or at least the older variety) is attributed as being more rounded and anatomically-correct.  The fact that the former has proven the most lucrative in the market can be attributed to many factors across different cultures -- but I imagine that, besides the issue of cost-effectiveness, angular styles can lead to more dyanmic fight sequences, stunning mecha, cute facial features and knee-slapping comedic details IF employed properly.  

Naturally there's always room for the latter -- CLAMP uses angular styles for animation, but does some drool-inducing rounded work as well when it comes to stand-alone images:


http://tokyo.cool.ne.jp/cct980/Chobits/Images/chobits_025.jpg

Naturally, it all comes back to how much work you're willing to pour into one particular drawing.  It was my intention to give that Miggy/ME-chan picture a goregeous manga-quality look like the one posted above, but alas I only had the skill and the time to choose quantity over quality and not both.

You, on the other hand, have an almost magical knack for time management and you improve artistically by leaps and bounds.  So if you do decide to employ that technique in some of your drawings, I believe strongly you could pull it off -- if only, because you already did so before in some of your older drawings.  ^^

QuoteCTSS-sama and ITS-san.

Because of the color scheme, I call it "Golden Days"

(I really have gotten into the habit of naming my pictures, huh?)

As for the meanings behind this picture: first, the color scheme. While my past Multics-sama pic was a bit on the bright side (very red), I wanted this one to be subdued and peaceful. Green and yellow tend to be very calming, peaceful colors, and I thought they fit these characters well.

And all things considered, I do absolutely adore your vector drawings.  ^__^

Even though they're clothing doesn't hold a candle to Multics-sama's in terms of individual detail, I would say both pictures are equally dripping in detail, since Golden Days has it more spread out between two characters and a background.  ^^

I enjoy the soothing vintage-like color scheme and the interesting lighting effects -- while I would have liked the curtain shadows to be a little darker, I understand this would have detracted too much from the subdued look you were trying to achieve here.  ^^

QuoteCTSS-sama's dress is supposed to have a certain Chinese look to it; this idea came from a couple of famous for-fun CTSS programs, a computerized version of the I Ching, and a fortune cookie program. I also had some fun with patterns on their clothes. As you see, there's some scrolling and a spiral on CTSS-sama's dress; I know that the spiral is often interpreted to have a circle-of-life kind of meaning, although I admit that here it was purely coincidental. On her right hand you can just barely see a ring with a red and blue gem, this was kinda my nod to the "red and blue" machines which ran CTSS.

What can I say?  I'm head over heels over the Queen Great Grandmother.  ^^

Actually imaging this serene madame doing that funky dance to cheer up Multics-sama sends me through about several rounds of giggles.  ^.^

Considering she's one of the oldest [and hence wisest] OS-tans in known history, I'd say she definitely looks the part.  ^___^

First bit of appreciation goes to the hair, which carries with it subtle parallels to Multics-sama and the styles of many of the modern Unices (plus the red-hair trait would resurface later in the BSDs. ^^)

The dress is standard-issue Bella-chan greatness -- at this point, I'm convinced you have to work very very VERY hard to make any dress you draw look ugly.  This one succeeds in giving her an old-fashioned, elegant and humble look, while retaining some of its Chinese-inspired features and fine embroidery.  Forgot what the reference of the umbrella was (if any) -- but while the camera angle does give them a "meaty" appearance, her hands are anatomically-correct and very nicely positioned.  If not for the fact that this goes against her more down-to-earth character, I might have suggested gloves.  ^^

QuoteAs for ITS-san, she's quite rebellious compared to CTSS-sama, and very much a tomboy. The guns I traced using pictures; I am unsure the exact model of each. On her holster you can see a dragon pattern, which is a reference to ITS' "dragons", background programs analogous to daemons.

Ah, so THIS is Linux-sama's travel buddy for a while?  I can see now where gets that "calm coolness" about her.  ^__^

I know the original sketch predates your viewing of Kino's Journey (or rather is meant to depict her closer to the present day, when her hair gets a little longer), but this depiction of her does more closely resemble Kino (although thankfully omitting the "short" aspect...). ^^'

That being said, though, she does offer a very old-fashioned, no-nonsense, rugged sense of "coolness" about her (the same kind that makes a character like Indiana Jones very popular), and I would say she embodies beautifully the ancient, indominitable hacker culture that created so many of the innovations that we take for granted today.  

Aside from the valiant pose, I also have to commend you on the stunning accessories.  From the dragon-emblazoned holster, to the small button chain, every part of her comes alive with spirit and charisma.  ^^

All in all, this is another excellent job.  ^^

QuoteBUT. There's something about their chins/mouths...that sorta...disturbs me. I dunno what it is, but the ratio might be a bit off. It looks unnatural, somehow, but I can't point it out.

Well I'll let Bella-san answer this one, but I think what Nejin means is tha the chins end in a single vector node, and their mouths are closer to them.  Mouth positions are primarily a matter of artistic preference, based on the individual artist's opinion of what looks more adult-like, as well as (in ITS-san's case) camera angle.  The higher the mouth level, the "cuter" the appearance.  The point, however, is not always standard Anime fare (some minor rounding in the chin is expected), so not sure if this was intentional.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 16, 2008, 08:39:42 PM
Quoteshould probably point out that Japanese artwork is for the most part considered more angular and stylized, whereas Western artwork (or at least the older variety) is attributed as being more rounded and anatomically-correct. The fact that the former has proven the most lucrative in the market can be attributed to many factors across different cultures -- but I imagine that, besides the issue of cost-effectiveness, angular styles can lead to more dyanmic fight sequences, stunning mecha, cute facial features and knee-slapping comedic details IF employed properly.

Naturally there's always room for the latter -- CLAMP uses angular styles for animation, but does some drool-inducing rounded work as well when it comes to stand-alone images:

Naturally, it all comes back to how much work you're willing to pour into one particular drawing. It was my intention to give that Miggy/ME-chan picture a goregeous manga-quality look like the one posted above, but alas I only had the skill and the time to choose quantity over quality and not both.

You, on the other hand, have an almost magical knack for time management and you improve artistically by leaps and bounds. So if you do decide to employ that technique in some of your drawings, I believe strongly you could pull it off -- if only, because you already did so before in some of your older drawings. ^^

Oh wau, I've never been called "magical" before :P

But I have always tried to maintain my own style...but I don't want to lent that get in the way of my "advancement". I think I have gotten this far as an artist by constantly trying to learn new techniques and use new styles...

QuoteAnd all things considered, I do absolutely adore your vector drawings. ^__^

Even though they're clothing doesn't hold a candle to Multics-sama's in terms of individual detail, I would say both pictures are equally dripping in detail, since Golden Days has it more spread out between two characters and a background. ^^

I didn't exactly want these two to be dressed as elaborately as Multics-sama...CTSS and ITS were very simplistic compared to Multics ;)

QuoteI enjoy the soothing vintage-like color scheme and the interesting lighting effects -- while I would have liked the curtain shadows to be a little darker, I understand this would have detracted too much from the subdued look you were trying to achieve here. ^^

I almost made the background in black and white (like an old photo), but I thought the golden color would work better...

QuoteWhat can I say? I'm head over heels over the Queen Great Grandmother. ^^

Actually imaging this serene madame doing that funky dance to cheer up Multics-sama sends me through about several rounds of giggles. ^.^

I regret to inform you I know of no funky dances that CTSS-sama would have taken part in. But I am happy you got such a laugh out of it :P

QuoteConsidering she's one of the oldest [and hence wisest] OS-tans in known history, I'd say she definitely looks the part. ^___^

First bit of appreciation goes to the hair, which carries with it subtle parallels to Multics-sama and the styles of many of the modern Unices (plus the red-hair trait would resurface later in the BSDs. ^^)

Yeah I nearly made her hair or eyes blue, but I didn't want to make it too cliched or whatever. And I guess you could say the BSDs and/or Solaris' inherited their red hair from her ;)

QuoteThe dress is standard-issue Bella-chan greatness -- at this point, I'm convinced you have to work very very VERY hard to make any dress you draw look ugly. This one succeeds in giving her an old-fashioned, elegant and humble look, while retaining some of its Chinese-inspired features and fine embroidery. Forgot what the reference of the umbrella was (if any) -- but while the camera angle does give them a "meaty" appearance, her hands are anatomically-correct and very nicely positioned. If not for the fact that this goes against her more down-to-earth character, I might have suggested gloves. ^^

Nope, the umbrella was purely aesthetic. I do realized her hands look a bit off...I had a really tough time drawing them (I use references, but still draw them free-hand), but I figured they'd work well enough. I too considered gloves but didn't think they'd work...

QuoteAh, so THIS is Linux-sama's travel buddy for a while? I can see now where gets that "calm coolness" about her. ^__^

I know the original sketch predates your viewing of Kino's Journey (or rather is meant to depict her closer to the present day, when her hair gets a little longer), but this depiction of her does more closely resemble Kino (although thankfully omitting the "short" aspect...). ^^'

Yeah I tried to make her a bit Kino-ish but not overly Kino-ish. I haven't thought about her height, but I suppose she'd be in the low 5' range...

QuoteThat being said, though, she does offer a very old-fashioned, no-nonsense, rugged sense of "coolness" about her (the same kind that makes a character like Indiana Jones very popular), and I would say she embodies beautifully the ancient, indominitable hacker culture that created so many of the innovations that we take for granted today.

Aside from the valiant pose, I also have to commend you on the stunning accessories. From the dragon-emblazoned holster, to the small button chain, every part of her comes alive with spirit and charisma. ^^

All in all, this is another excellent job. ^^

Thank you! I did want to make ITS-san seem a bit more rugged and tomboyish than most of the -tans of her time, as ITS was a pretty radical system itself.

QuoteWell I'll let Bella-san answer this one, but I think what Nejin means is tha the chins end in a single vector node, and their mouths are closer to them. Mouth positions are primarily a matter of artistic preference, based on the individual artist's opinion of what looks more adult-like, as well as (in ITS-san's case) camera angle. The higher the mouth level, the "cuter" the appearance. The point, however, is not always standard Anime fare (some minor rounding in the chin is expected), so not sure if this was intentional.

No, probably not intentional...I dunno if I'll go back and try to fix it, but I'll probably try to work on this in my next pictures.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 18, 2008, 03:15:15 PM
Speaking of my magical time-managment...look what the cat draged in! A chibi Minix VMD-tan, SharpOS-tan, and EPOC-tan. Due to a lot of speedy corner-cutting, I got each character done in around 45 minutes...



I should note, there are a lot of references to the "landshark" Saturday Night Live skit in this picture. The DUN...DUN...DUH...DUH... is a reference to the famous Jaws score.

Some semi-scary news about the semi-scary SharpOS: while the bootscreen may show a rubbery looking shark, the SharpOS mascot is in fact, a chick. No, not the girl kind. A baby bird.

So I was faced with a difficult decision. Do I reference the mascot in SharpOS-tan's design? Because, I am, by personal law, bound to love things with wings. And I don't want to love SharpOS-tan, I really, really, don't. Not to mention wings usually signify grace, freedom and loftiness, traits SharpOS-tan is desperately lacking in. But it's just too funny to pass up...maybe they aren't real wings, and are just a part of the costume.

Now I know how C-Chan felt when faced with the thought of a giant Mainframe Windows-tan...O__o

Not much to say for Minix VMD-tan, she's Minix-sensei's tanuki-girl daughter (making her something of a step-sister to Linux-sama, I suppose) Even though she's still young, she's quite a bit taller than mom (Minix VMD is twice as big as Minix), and enjoys dressing up quite a bit (VMD supports X Window System). Keeping in with the tanuki theme, she's very mischievous and sprightly, but even she doesn't know what the hell is going on with SharpOS-tan.



As for EPOC-tan, EPOC is an OS originating in the late 80s/early 90s. It was used in PDAs, and is now implemented in data collection scanners; it was quite ahead of its time, and Psion PDAs running EPOC are still sought after on the second-hand market. EPOC also has features based on VMS, and is an ancestor of Symbian OS. Legend holds EPOC is a acronym for Electronic Piece Of Cheese. Thus the cheese.

EPOC-tan is a proud CIOST member. Not much to say right now, but she's friends with VMS-sama. While very pretty, she's also very tough...her weapon of choice is some sort of high-energy radiation gun. Not a ray-gun per se, however; it uses microwaves (or something like that) to subdue any potential enemies. The inspiration came from EPOC's use in data collection scanners...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on June 18, 2008, 03:39:56 PM
Even with all the corner-cutting, they all still look great!

Minix VMD-tan is very cute and I like the expression on her face! (suits anyone around SharpOS-tan perfectly!)

EPOC-tan is very pretty and the cheese reference is really cute! Maybe she really likes cheese!

And SharpOS-tan is SO FREAKING HILARIOUS!! A crazy girl in a winged shark suit...Oh yeah, she just became another of my favorite OS-tans! I must include her in zerOSanity! I must!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 18, 2008, 05:17:17 PM
Quote from: "SharpOS-tan"CANDYGRAM!!!
>_>
I don't get it.


Otherwise, GJ Bella-san! THE IMPENDING GLOMPAGE I HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU WILL BREAK EVERY BONE IN YOUR BODY!!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 21, 2008, 01:20:59 PM
QuoteEven with all the corner-cutting, they all still look great!

I might post the source...it all comes down to using a lot of oval shapes throughout the picture, I guess.

QuoteMinix VMD-tan is very cute and I like the expression on her face! (suits anyone around SharpOS-tan perfectly!)

EPOC-tan is very pretty and the cheese reference is really cute! Maybe she really likes cheese!

And SharpOS-tan is SO FREAKING HILARIOUS!! A crazy girl in a winged shark suit...Oh yeah, she just became another of my favorite OS-tans! I must include her in zerOSanity! I must!!

I wanted MinixVMD-tan to be really cute...and yeah, I do think EPOC-tan would love cheese...I came close to making her anthropomorphism a mouse :3

I'm happy you like SharpOS-tan! I knew she'd have to be a bit crazy after reading the SharpOS site XD

Quote>_>
I don't get it.

Maybe I should have clarified: this is landshark (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landshark)

QuoteOtherwise, GJ Bella-san! THE IMPENDING GLOMPAGE I HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU WILL BREAK EVERY BONE IN YOUR BODY!!!

Oh noes!

*runs from Nejin-san in fear of being stuck in a body-cast for the summer*

Glad you like them, though ^_^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 21, 2008, 02:36:34 PM
My education on the subject of american humor shows is absolutely minuscule. >_>

THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN ESCAPE THOUGH, HAHA!
*pounce*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 22, 2008, 06:00:11 PM
QuoteMy education on the subject of american humor shows is absolutely minuscule. >_>

THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN ESCAPE THOUGH, HAHA!
*pounce*

I don't think this is going to help, either O__O



WUT?! VxWorks and eCOS-tan?! THEY LIVE!!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on June 22, 2008, 06:17:14 PM
Cool! VxWorks-tan the futuristic lady in a suit with kick@#$ headgear and weapon; and eCOS-tan who looks very youthful, spunky and bears a moderately strong resemblance to Red Hat-tan--

Uh oh...

*Aurora gets her @#$ kicked out of the thread, faster than a speeding bullet*

AAAAAAAAAAAH! Darn... I'm going to be feeling this pain all into next week... AAAAAAAAAAAH...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on June 22, 2008, 11:13:18 PM
o.o;

There are so many new OS-tans in here (and some are frightening!).
After a week in the ocean, I'm not sure I want to be near a shark-girl. D:
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 23, 2008, 05:28:22 AM
Wait...are those some OSassins? OSHI-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on June 23, 2008, 09:20:19 AM
Quote from: "NejinOniwa"Wait...are those some OSassins? OSHI-
Run and hide! D:  *dives to safety*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 25, 2008, 01:59:18 PM
*inserts C-chan bookmark*

Today's Bella Day.  Please await my inevitably-longwinded responses to much cuteness enclosed herein.  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 26, 2008, 03:41:34 PM
QuoteCool! VxWorks-tan the futuristic lady in a suit with kick@#$ headgear and weapon; and eCOS-tan who looks very youthful, spunky and bears a moderately strong resemblance to Red Hat-tan--

Uh oh...

*Aurora gets her @#$ kicked out of the thread, faster than a speeding bullet*

AAAAAAAAAAAH! Darn... I'm going to be feeling this pain all into next week... AAAAAAAAAAAH...

I had to go back and read some of our ideas for VxWorks-tan, cause honestly I had forgotten I bit about her. I was going to feature her with an ethernet cable whip (like in my preconcept sketches), C-Chan had suggested she use some sort railgun...I had never even heard of these before, until reading a bit about the concept on Wikipedia. With my love of all things electromagnetic, this had to be added.
Course, I kinda coped out and made it look rather like a normal rifle. What, pix of railguns are in short supply ;)

As per C-Chan's suggestions, eCOS-tan is based loosely on Tifia and Amazon Cammy...though, more the former than the later I think.
Quote
There are so many new OS-tans in here (and some are frightening!).
After a week in the ocean, I'm not sure I want to be near a shark-girl. D:

Haha...as sharks go, be more afraid of VMS-sama than SharpOS-tan :P

QuoteWait...are those some OSassins? OSHI-

Depends of if somebody tries to screw with the CIOST or not  ;006
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 29, 2008, 12:27:47 AM
So much for Bella Day,... more like "Bella Week".  Sorry sorry,... have had a bit of a rough time recently.  I'm still only able to pop in the occasional guerrilla post.  ^^'

Let's take it from the top, shall we?  ^__~

QuoteBut I have always tried to maintain my own style...but I don't want to lent that get in the way of my "advancement". I think I have gotten this far as an artist by constantly trying to learn new techniques and use new styles...

And far you have.  Sorry I'm only now just chiming in on that. ^__^

Quote
I regret to inform you I know of no funky dances that CTSS-sama would have taken part in. But I am happy you got such a laugh out of it :P

Wah?  But right after your sketch you mentioned some gig she'd do to cheer up a rather depressed young Multics-sama.  Maybe not a dance, but something along the lines eh?  ^^

QuoteSpeaking of my magical time-managment...look what the cat draged in! A chibi Minix VMD-tan, SharpOS-tan, and EPOC-tan. Due to a lot of speedy corner-cutting, I got each character done in around 45 minutes...

.............................@___@

*pulls out vampire fangs and lunges toward Bella*

GIMME YER SPEEEEEEEEEEEEED!!!!!!!!!  @w@

Then again,... I did my drawings for my brother relatively quickly,... so doubt my lack of fast drawing is a problem with a "slow-down" as much as it is just a shortage of inspiration.  ^^;

But anyway, these are GAWDAWFULLY CUTE!!!!!  @v@

QuoteI should note, there are a lot of references to the "landshark" Saturday Night Live skit in this picture. The DUN...DUN...DUH...DUH... is a reference to the famous Jaws score.

Contrary to what you may think, I think I did watch Saturday Night LIve,... about 2 decades ago.... ^^;
But yeah,... I can kinda piece together Jaws theme + "landshark" remark = funny skit.  ^^;

QuoteSome semi-scary news about the semi-scary SharpOS: while the bootscreen may show a rubbery looking shark, the SharpOS mascot is in fact, a chick. No, not the girl kind. A baby bird.

*facefaults* ...which are hardly the epitome of "sharpness".  Unless you count their beaks.  -.-;

QuoteSo I was faced with a difficult decision. Do I reference the mascot in SharpOS-tan's design? Because, I am, by personal law, bound to love things with wings. And I don't want to love SharpOS-tan, I really, really, don't. Not to mention wings usually signify grace, freedom and loftiness, traits SharpOS-tan is desperately lacking in. But it's just too funny to pass up...maybe they aren't real wings, and are just a part of the costume.

Well as a young kid, I was obsessed with the concept of "Flying Spiders" for whatever odd reason -- and I don't mean leaping spiders, but literally the eight-legged critters with wings attached.

Assuming SharpOS-chan is equally juvenile, supposing she has the same penchant for odd "chimeras"?  In this case, a super, man-eating, sharp-toothed shark,... with baby chick wings.  ^^;

Regarding her depiction, the drawing itself is standard-issue chibiness,... but I do love the bit of action-lining on her hands.  Very clever way of depicting motion.  ^__^

QuoteNow I know how C-Chan felt when faced with the thought of a giant Mainframe Windows-tan...O__o

*C-chan blushes a bright, tea-kettle red*  >v<
T-T-T-T-TH-THAT'S INVASION OF PRIVACY!!!  I'VE BEEN PEEPED UPON!!!  WAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!  ^0^

*runs off crying*

QuoteNot much to say for Minix VMD-tan, she's Minix-sensei's tanuki-girl daughter (making her something of a step-sister to Linux-sama, I suppose) Even though she's still young, she's quite a bit taller than mom (Minix VMD is twice as big as Minix), and enjoys dressing up quite a bit (VMD supports X Window System). Keeping in with the tanuki theme, she's very mischievous and sprightly, but even she doesn't know what the hell is going on with SharpOS-tan.

Oh now, isn't she cute-as-a-button? ^.^
Lovable job brining Minix VMD-tan to life!  Hair is short, but that middle bang is just dynamite.  She has a cute bushy tail I can conveniently pull on. (Oh, did I tell you I'm a professional tail puller?  Only time where I do not practice the Golden Rule... ^.^)

And naturally, the expression on her face is priceless.  ^___^

Don't really see her mingling with Linux-sama much, but I'd love to see some interaction between the two at least once.  ^.^

I imagine she has some shape-shifting abilities too, and pretty much behaves like a VISIBLE Mac System 5-tan.  ^__^

QuoteAs for EPOC-tan, EPOC is an OS originating in the late 80s/early 90s. It was used in PDAs, and is now implemented in data collection scanners; it was quite ahead of its time, and Psion PDAs running EPOC are still sought after on the second-hand market. EPOC also has features based on VMS, and is an ancestor of Symbian OS. Legend holds EPOC is a acronym for Electronic Piece Of Cheese. Thus the cheese.

BWAHAHA!!!!!!!  So instead of POS, we can now call things POC and get away with it.  I'm already loving Mama Symbian!  ^.^

Image-wise, she's quite the sexy chibi.  She has the standard-issue double bangs, coupled with rather non-standard lateral pigtails (not unlike FreeBSD-tan's ^^).  Her face exudes confidence (as well as a fun-loving edge), and her dress has a kind of Lara Croft sleek to it (minus the eventual pandering to an outdated male audience).

QuoteEPOC-tan is a proud CIOST member. Not much to say right now, but she's friends with VMS-sama. While very pretty, she's also very tough...her weapon of choice is some sort of high-energy radiation gun. Not a ray-gun per se, however; it uses microwaves (or something like that) to subdue any potential enemies. The inspiration came from EPOC's use in data collection scanners...

Ah-ha!  A quality fighter, and loyal to VMS-sama at that!  The CIOST certainly need a few more of those, as much of the current roster makes it hard to believe that the Unices haven't simply just barreled through the CIOST forces like so much tinfoil.  ^___^'

Regarding weaponized microwaves, I'm wondering if you're thinking along the lines of this particular technology:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Denial_System

QuoteI might post the source...it all comes down to using a lot of oval shapes throughout the picture, I guess.

I did notice that their hands and feet are ovals themselves.  Course, in that respect I might be even MORE of a corner cutter, since I usually just leave them as pointy nubs.  ^.^'

QuoteI wanted MinixVMD-tan to be really cute...and yeah, I do think EPOC-tan would love cheese...I came close to making her anthropomorphism a mouse :3

Cute and then some!  ^.^

*pulls on Tanuki tail*

*gets back-kicked and sent flying*

Ugh!  X__x

Regarding the mouse anthropomorphism, it would've been cute,... but yeah, maybe not the most appropriate after all.  ^^
Don't worry, though,... SAM-chan and a potential Xubuntu-tan can provide all the mice girl fanservice we need.  ^.^

QuoteMaybe I should have clarified: this is landshark

Ah okay,... was way off there then. ^^;

QuoteWUT?! VxWorks and eCOS-tan?! THEY LIVE!!!

HOLY CRAP, SHE IS [was?] ON A ROLL!!!!!!!  ^V^
(now where did I leave that butter?)

Thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU for drawing these two beauties.  It's nice that we finally have some preconcepts of VxWorks-tan and eCOS-tan to work with, now that Baka C-chan failed to provide them, and thus fails at life in general.  ^^;

VxWorks-tan's attire looks like it will fit the role perfectly, although the cool visor and her presumed athletic physique absolutely BEGS for a full-sized pose of her.  ^^

The rail gun is actually rather small and still somewhat gun-like, though.  Understandbly, we're basing this on a mainly non-existant weapon (the portabble ones at least) -- but given how they operate, I would say the barrel should be at least twice as long as it is now (yes, even in its retracted state), and be composed more of a metal frame rather than a perfect tube so that it ends up looking a bit like a thin, coiled gattling gun.

The depiction of eCOS-tan, though, is flawless in every way shape or form.  EVERY element I've envisioned in her is present, plus the dress you made rocks (certainly blows away anything I could've dreamed to come up with).  The boots should have a bit of a futuristic edge to it,... perhaps something akin to the silver brass knuckles she wears over her hands.  ^.^

Though young, she looks ready and willing to kick something serious,...!  ^^

QuoteAAAAAAAAAAAH! Darn... I'm going to be feeling this pain all into next week... AAAAAAAAAAAH...

Yep.  That's what you get for not taken history into consideration.  Learn from me,... I ALWAYS learn from my mistakes.  ^___^

Hohoho.... ^o^

....... ^__^

....

...

..

.

*pulls on eCOS-tan's braided ponytail*

*gets back-kicked out of thread entirely*

QuoteWait...are those some OSassins? OSHI-

*crawls back into thread*

Actually,...

The one on the left COULD be if you pay her enough.  ^_____^'

The one on the right WILL be if VMS-sama so much as gives the order.  [Or if the target is named "Red Hat" whatever. ^^;]

Here's hoping she does her research before busting into places like these....

http://www.redhatsociety.com/

...to search for her nemesis.  ^^;

QuoteCourse, I kinda coped out and made it look rather like a normal rifle. What, pix of railguns are in short supply

Aww now,... I found a whole bunch of the real ones (and game ones) on Wiki.  ^.^

Don't worry, though, I can probably whip up at least a quick vector sketch of one tomorrow.  ^__^

Quote
As per C-Chan's suggestions, eCOS-tan is based loosely on Tifia and Amazon Cammy...though, more the former than the later I think.

I still only remember her as "Cammy", though.  I consider it... misleading... to attach the venerable title of "Amazon" on something that small.  -.-;

QuoteHaha...as sharks go, be more afraid of VMS-sama than SharpOS-tan :P

It would be a delicious irony if SharpOS-tan actually had a fear of REAL sharks.  ^v^

Supposing eCOS-tan spots her, snatches her up squealing with joy, then delivers her to VMS-sama, who is charmed by the young girls fascination for "tasteful" cosplay.  Meanwhile though, SharpOS-tan is scared out of her wits with the Pet Pool.  ^^;

QuoteDepends of if somebody tries to screw with the CIOST or not

Well there is that.  ^___^'

In any event, that's all this pig can handle for the evening.  I'm running way behind on my visits, so don't know how much else I've missed these past few days.

But unless I can come up with a way to freeze time, I'll have to take these slowly but surely.  ^.^

Night y'all!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 29, 2008, 12:07:08 PM
QuoteSo much for Bella Day,... more like "Bella Week". Sorry sorry,... have had a bit of a rough time recently. I'm still only able to pop in the occasional guerrilla post. ^^'

Let's take it from the top, shall we? ^__~

*GASP*

It lives!!!1! No wai!!!!

JK, JK, I've been busy too...this is my crazy time of year. See calender below @___@



QuoteWah? But right after your sketch you mentioned some gig she'd do to cheer up a rather depressed young Multics-sama. Maybe not a dance, but something along the lines eh? ^^

You must be thinking of something else...didn't we agree she probably dabbled a bit in fortunetelling and reading from the I Ching? I also figured she would have a good knack for telling short little stories.

Quote.............................@___@

*pulls out vampire fangs and lunges toward Bella*

GIMME YER SPEEEEEEEEEEEEED!!!!!!!!! @w@

Scientifically, we can prove that certain forces around my home, combined with Minkowski 4-dimensional spacetime, may account for my faster than usual ability to get pictures finished:





It's very simple when you think about it. Here, I even drew a diagram



QuoteThen again,... I did my drawings for my brother relatively quickly,... so doubt my lack of fast drawing is a problem with a "slow-down" as much as it is just a shortage of inspiration. ^^;

Yeah, inspiration is a bit elusive for me right now, as well...oh well, I just have to wait for her to come back...

QuoteContrary to what you may think, I think I did watch Saturday Night LIve,... about 2 decades ago.... ^^;
But yeah,... I can kinda piece together Jaws theme + "landshark" remark = funny skit. ^^;

I've seen reruns and stuff of the earlier SNL programs...they were certainly a great deal more funny than it is now -__-

Quote*facefaults* ...which are hardly the epitome of "sharpness". Unless you count their beaks. -.-;

I know...O__o

QuoteWell as a young kid, I was obsessed with the concept of "Flying Spiders" for whatever odd reason -- and I don't mean leaping spiders, but literally the eight-legged critters with wings attached.

Haha! :D

Wait, wait, do you mean like, spiders with butterfly wings? Or little cherubic wings?

QuoteAssuming SharpOS-chan is equally juvenile, supposing she has the same penchant for odd "chimeras"? In this case, a super, man-eating, sharp-toothed shark,... with baby chick wings. ^^;

Regarding her depiction, the drawing itself is standard-issue chibiness,... but I do love the bit of action-lining on her hands. Very clever way of depicting motion. ^__^

Sounds about right...after all, SharpOS is quite a chimera itself...a FOSS OS based on an MS-made language.

Quote*C-chan blushes a bright, tea-kettle red* >v<
T-T-T-T-TH-THAT'S INVASION OF PRIVACY!!! I'VE BEEN PEEPED UPON!!! WAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!! ^0^

*runs off crying*

Lemme call the WAAAAAAHHHBulance for you :P

QuoteOh now, isn't she cute-as-a-button? ^.^
Lovable job brining Minix VMD-tan to life! Hair is short, but that middle bang is just dynamite. She has a cute bushy tail I can conveniently pull on. (Oh, did I tell you I'm a professional tail puller? Only time where I do not practice the Golden Rule... ^.^)

And naturally, the expression on her face is priceless. ^___^

Don't really see her mingling with Linux-sama much, but I'd love to see some interaction between the two at least once. ^.^

I imagine she has some shape-shifting abilities too, and pretty much behaves like a VISIBLE Mac System 5-tan. ^__^

Somehow I think she and Linux-sama would be okay friends; I mean, they really don't hang in the same circles, but when they get together I'm sure they're very friendly with one another.

I hadn't thought about her shape-shifting abilities--but this could work...

QuoteBWAHAHA!!!!!!! So instead of POS, we can now call things POC and get away with it. I'm already loving Mama Symbian! ^.^

Image-wise, she's quite the sexy chibi. She has the standard-issue double bangs, coupled with rather non-standard lateral pigtails (not unlike FreeBSD-tan's ^^). Her face exudes confidence (as well as a fun-loving edge), and her dress has a kind of Lara Croft sleek to it (minus the eventual pandering to an outdated male audience).

The hair I went a bit wild with. Basically she has the two bangs in the front, two longer locks of hair on each side, and her hair is cut short in the back. The outfit I kinda threw together, but I wanted it to look very futuristic and sleek.

QuoteAh-ha! A quality fighter, and loyal to VMS-sama at that! The CIOST certainly need a few more of those, as much of the current roster makes it hard to believe that the Unices haven't simply just barreled through the CIOST forces like so much tinfoil. ^___^'

Hey, they're a tough lot. But I figured EPOC-tan would have to like VMS-sama quite a bit, as EPOC took some design cues from VMS ;)

QuoteRegarding weaponized microwaves, I'm wondering if you're thinking along the lines of this particular technology:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Denial_System

Yep, I took some inspiration from that after seeing a news story about it--freaky, it's like a big outdoor microwave oven. XD

QuoteI did notice that their hands and feet are ovals themselves. Course, in that respect I might be even MORE of a corner cutter, since I usually just leave them as pointy nubs. ^.^'

Yeah but in my chibis, I use ovals for the legs, arms and sometimes heads, too.

I'll probably upload the source to the Minix vmd/SharpOS-tan pic...eventually :P

QuoteRegarding the mouse anthropomorphism, it would've been cute,... but yeah, maybe not the most appropriate after all. ^^
Don't worry, though,... SAM-chan and a potential Xubuntu-tan can provide all the mice girl fanservice we need. ^.^

I figured as such.

QuoteHOLY CRAP, SHE IS [was?] ON A ROLL!!!!!!! ^V^
(now where did I leave that butter?)

Thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU for drawing these two beauties. It's nice that we finally have some preconcepts of VxWorks-tan and eCOS-tan to work with, now that Baka C-chan failed to provide them, and thus fails at life in general. ^^;

VxWorks-tan's attire looks like it will fit the role perfectly, although the cool visor and her presumed athletic physique absolutely BEGS for a full-sized pose of her. ^^

The rail gun is actually rather small and still somewhat gun-like, though. Understandbly, we're basing this on a mainly non-existant weapon (the portabble ones at least) -- but given how they operate, I would say the barrel should be at least twice as long as it is now (yes, even in its retracted state), and be composed more of a metal frame rather than a perfect tube so that it ends up looking a bit like a thin, coiled gattling gun.

Ah, I see...well then, maybe this is just her everyday rifle :P

QuoteThe depiction of eCOS-tan, though, is flawless in every way shape or form. EVERY element I've envisioned in her is present, plus the dress you made rocks (certainly blows away anything I could've dreamed to come up with). The boots should have a bit of a futuristic edge to it,... perhaps something akin to the silver brass knuckles she wears over her hands. ^.^

Though young, she looks ready and willing to kick something serious,...! ^^

I had actually drawn a full-size sketch of eCOS-tan, as well; maybe I should post this, too.

Quote*crawls back into thread*

Actually,...

The one on the left COULD be if you pay her enough. ^_____^'

The one on the right WILL be if VMS-sama so much as gives the order. [Or if the target is named "Red Hat" whatever. ^^;]

Here's hoping she does her research before busting into places like these....

http://www.redhatsociety.com/

...to search for her nemesis. ^^;

Ah, yes, she's VMS-sama's little sidekick, isn't she?

And you fooled me, I thought that was going to be a link to a RHL user's group, not a group of old ladies who wear the same hat. XD

QuoteDon't worry, though, I can probably whip up at least a quick vector sketch of one tomorrow. ^__^

That would be great :D

QuoteIt would be a delicious irony if SharpOS-tan actually had a fear of REAL sharks. ^v^

Supposing eCOS-tan spots her, snatches her up squealing with joy, then delivers her to VMS-sama, who is charmed by the young girls fascination for "tasteful" cosplay. Meanwhile though, SharpOS-tan is scared out of her wits with the Pet Pool. ^^;

O. M. G. I must draw a mini comic of this ^_^

QuoteWell there is that. ^___^'

In any event, that's all this pig can handle for the evening. I'm running way behind on my visits, so don't know how much else I've missed these past few days.

But unless I can come up with a way to freeze time, I'll have to take these slowly but surely. ^.^

Ways to freeze, time, eh...? Lesse...



Becomes this



And finally....



See? It's as simple as 1-2-3!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 29, 2008, 02:16:00 PM
QuoteWays to freeze, time, eh...? Lesse...
Or you could just induce pivotal density in various locations, and set up a rift-bound TIME LOOP. Now THAT'S awesome.
QuoteHOLY CRAP, SHE IS [was?] ON A ROLL!!!!!!! ^V^
BUT WHO WAS PHONE???? :V
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on June 29, 2008, 02:16:39 PM
You've been studying mathematical physics lately, haven't you?  ^^;

In any event, still have to go through a couple of more rounds elsewhere,... basically just showing up to drop this off. It's a very quick vector sketch --probably didn't spend more than 5 minutes on it (minus the time spent reviewing Google reference shots).  This is how her hypothetical portable rail gun is shaped like (in its retracted state).  It would be roughly 1.5 meters long (give or take), but is extremely lightweight and durable.  The front legs don't need to be used at all in the retracted state, since there's no kickback (so she can use it standing, sitting, etc).  Only in the long-range form would she need to employ them, due to the higher acceleration and risk of damaging the rails.

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 06, 2008, 10:19:38 AM
QuoteOr you could just induce pivotal density in various locations, and set up a rift-bound TIME LOOP. Now THAT'S awesome.

Even better  ;010

QuoteYou've been studying mathematical physics lately, haven't you? ^^;

Oh, that? That's quantum stuff...it's waaay ahead of me for now at least :P

QuoteIn any event, still have to go through a couple of more rounds elsewhere,... basically just showing up to drop this off. It's a very quick vector sketch --probably didn't spend more than 5 minutes on it (minus the time spent reviewing Google reference shots). This is how her hypothetical portable rail gun is shaped like (in its retracted state). It would be roughly 1.5 meters long (give or take), but is extremely lightweight and durable. The front legs don't need to be used at all in the retracted state, since there's no kickback (so she can use it standing, sitting, etc). Only in the long-range form would she need to employ them, due to the higher acceleration and risk of damaging the rails.

Ooooh, thanks for the vector sketch and description. This could be useful...

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Okay, good news and bad news and badder news...I can't really explain this well without getting into a story; a tale of bizarre, logic-defying, probability-bending coincidences.

Last summer I was quite absent from the forums because I travel around New England; between working, studying, and vacationing, I can't really find much time to go online. Not to mention the fact that half the time I find myself in some rural, backwater, albeit beautiful setting, where public internet access is often unheard of.

Well, this summer I'm helping out my family again with our photography business. This means I will be traveling once more. It also turns out I won't be helping out quite as much, which means I may have more free time. So, I though, hey, I should give wireless broadband a try (once again), cause then I can go online almost anywhere in the US.

So I go to Verizon wireless store some distance away from my home. I buy the plan and the wireless card and go home and try it out on my laptop. Hm, this is odd, my computer can't connect to it. Yeah, it detects the new hardware...but it won't get past a certain step in the installation. So I go to another, nearby, Verizon store to see if this sales rep could help me install it. This guy acts like I'm asking him to defuse a nuclear weapon--he rather rudely informs me that I will have to call tech support. So I call tech support and we try to figure out what's wrong. So I try it out every single USB port on my two computers, and nothing happens. Tech support dude informs me that I should take my wireless card back to the shop where I bought it, and bring my computer along. He thinks it's the wireless care that's malfunctioning.

So here I am brooding over how, of all the wireless cards the salesman could have given me, I go the malfunctioning one.

So back to the store I go. I tell the salesmen what tech support told me--that there's just no way two separate computers could both be unable to connect to the card; that it has to be the card's fault. So the sales rep (who's considered one of the region's best when it comes to cellular wireless networking) brings me a new card, tries it out. Bupkis. Exactly the same results as the last card. He's working on my computer for over an hour, and he still can't figure out what the hell is wrong with it. It doesn't set his mind as ease that my other computer, made by a different manufacturer and a year and a half newer, cannot connect either. So he brings out the newest, best, most powerful card Verizon sells and tries to connect it to the computer. Notta.

Yada yada, long story short, there was nothing that could be done. I had to cancel my service and give back the card. Next try is Sprint, hopefully they'll at least try to install the card before they lock me into some contract. So it's looking like no internet this summer, either, and probably well into the fall, cause I'm going to visit with some relatives across the country later in the year.

So here I am brooding over how, of all hundreds and hundreds of computers I could own, I ended up with the two that cannot connect to this card.

Let us just recap, though: K8, a 2004 Gateway laptop running XP, a supported OS for the wireless card--cannot detect it. Dy, a 2005 HP notebook running XP--has the same problem as K8. In all his years as a sales rep, this guy never saw such a problem...for goodness sake, he even installed this card on a computer circa 2000! The most logical solution I can come up with is that the universe, the Higher Power, karma, whatever you want to call Him/Her/It, has it in for me and is determined that I spend my summer free of any outside influence (I mean, entertainment). Sorry everybody, I would have told sooner, but I wanted to spare everybody the drama of my personal life :..(
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 06, 2008, 03:09:45 PM
Okay, get ready for C-chan's "Le Grand Retour"!  ^>^

QuoteJK, JK, I've been busy too...this is my crazy time of year. See calender below @___@

OMG, a peak into Bella-hime's hyper-active RL.  ^^;

"Woot! Snow" = Means you can build a Woot Snowman.  ^.^
"Muck" = the new "Fark".  ^___^'
"Meh" =  Ah come on, April/May's fun.  Ever seen Bambi?  -v-
"Toooo Hot" = Wot?  But NH is practically Canada.  Is hot like 16 degrees [Celsius] or something?  `v'
"Glowball Warming CRAZYNESS" = Now now, if your GlowBall is warming, simply unplug it.  Having it on for the whole summer is just a good way to ratchet up the electricity bill.  TvT
"YAY Candy!!" = I'll be sure to send you a big barrel of Corn Candy, in that case.  ^^
"Turky?" = Yeah, I'd be scared to if I had to eat "turky" rather than "turkey".  Supposing it's one of those Franken Birds producing by Genetic Modification, with all breasts and no anything else....  ^^;
"Xmas Woot!" = Excuse me while I go "woot" chopping for the fireplace.  ^__^

*laughs at own bad pun*

QuoteHaha!

Wait, wait, do you mean like, spiders with butterfly wings? Or little cherubic wings?

That would be spiders with fly wings.  And don't chide my childhood silliness, now.  ^-^

QuoteSounds about right...after all, SharpOS is quite a chimera itself...a FOSS OS based on an MS-made language.

She might as well just go the full mile, and attach lion claws and eagle wings on her.  ^^;

QuoteLemme call the WAAAAAAHHHBulance for you :P

WAAAAAAAH!!  You're mean!  ;^0^;

That's it, insta-punishment!  For the next 24 hours, you're gonna be demoted to "Bella-chan"!  ^0^

QuoteSomehow I think she and Linux-sama would be okay friends; I mean, they really don't hang in the same circles, but when they get together I'm sure they're very friendly with one another.

I hadn't thought about her shape-shifting abilities--but this could work...

See, so much jovial potential.  ^__^
Regarding the shape-shifting abilities, I don't imagine she's the kind of person to change into anything extravagant.  Probably cute everyday things like seats and stools and lamps and stuff.  ^.^

QuoteThe hair I went a bit wild with. Basically she has the two bangs in the front, two longer locks of hair on each side, and her hair is cut short in the back. The outfit I kinda threw together, but I wanted it to look very futuristic and sleek.

Wild hair = Lots O C-chan Love

So I'm glad for that.  ^v^

QuoteHey, they're a tough lot. But I figured EPOC-tan would have to like VMS-sama quite a bit, as EPOC took some design cues from VMS

Although in fairness, what's not to like about VMS-sama.  She's a walking factory of coolness, complete with inflation-adjusted wages and frequent rest breaks.  Everytime she BREATHES is cause enough for the younger girls to gasp in awe at the grace, beauty and pure win of VMS-sama.  ^___^

QuoteYep, I took some inspiration from that after seeing a news story about it--freaky, it's like a big outdoor microwave oven. XD

Pretty much, complete with all the potentially carcinogenic side-effects.  Plus the people assuming such a device could be used to clear out a building are morons -- not only will normal people not be able to traverse stairs safely when under that kind of intense pain, but you also figure that elderly, disabled and babies will probably be left behind completely immobile and thus susceptible to being fried or at least physically/mentally traumatized.  Plus the problem with "non-lethal" weapons such as these (or tasers for that matter) are the same as fat-free foods -- when you're told they're safe, there's more incentive to use/eat them more to the point of dangerous/atrocious excess.  

But EPOC-tan seems like a reliable young lass -- and unless she comes across a Magic shield of Faraday Cage, can probably kick some major butt with those things.  ^^

QuoteI had actually drawn a full-size sketch of eCOS-tan, as well; maybe I should post this, too.

Naaaaaaaah,... just keep that to yourself and deprive us of another Bella  masterpiece. Yep go on,... keep all that to yourself while we scratch and claw to the bone just to get something only remotely equivalent in win.... `v'

QuoteAnd you fooled me, I thought that was going to be a link to a RHL user's group, not a group of old ladies who wear the same hat. XD

Told you.  ^__^

Great running gag then: eCOS-chan is so obsessed with RedHat-san, she probably busts into the RHS almost weekly/monthly, forgetting each time that they have nothing to do with Red Hat.  ^^;

QuoteOh, that? That's quantum stuff...it's waaay ahead of me for now at least :P

The "now" worries me,....

Could it be that Bella-chan is aspiring to be some supergenius to take over the world?  '__'

QuoteOoooh, thanks for the vector sketch and description. This could be useful...

No problem, but the description I wrote a few months ago is a lot more detailed, so be sure to check that one out.  It's kind of a running gag that her weapon is literally bigger than she is, but she doesn't mind that fact so much since she BUILT it herself and is quite proud of her robust and practical weapon.  ^__^

QuoteOkay, good news and bad news and badder news...I can't really explain this well without getting into a story; a tale of bizarre, logic-defying, probability-bending coincidences.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand,... that's different from your everyday life how?  ^^;

QuoteLast summer I was quite absent from the forums because I travel around New England; between working, studying, and vacationing, I can't really find much time to go online. Not to mention the fact that half the time I find myself in some rural, backwater, albeit beautiful setting, where public internet access is often unheard of.

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*recognition sets in*

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!  ^0^

*C-chan chops off gas tube and fills entire house with natural gas*

*sticks self into blender*

*presses "Liquefy" several times*

*tosses self + blender into bathtub full of water*

*ensuing sparks blow up house*

QuoteSo here I am brooding over how, of all hundreds and hundreds of computers I could own, I ended up with the two that cannot connect to this card.

Let us just recap, though: K8, a 2004 Gateway laptop running XP, a supported OS for the wireless card--cannot detect it. Dy, a 2005 HP notebook running XP--has the same problem as K8. In all his years as a sales rep, this guy never saw such a problem...for goodness sake, he even installed this card on a computer circa 2000! The most logical solution I can come up with is that the universe, the Higher Power, karma, whatever you want to call Him/Her/It, has it in for me and is determined that I spend my summer free of any outside influence (I mean, entertainment). Sorry everybody, I would have told sooner, but I wanted to spare everybody the drama of my personal life :..(

*C-chan reincarnates into slug*

Oh,.... I'm so sad now, I'm gonna revoke your punishment and repromote you back to "Bella-hime".  ;___;

*paces back and forth slowly and pensively, leaving trail of slime behind him*

Well,... I do have a belief that if the universe tries DAMN hard to deprive you of something you really want, then it's probably for a good reason.  That's the reason why I never fret if I miss a plane or train, or miss out on the first shipment of [what I PERCEIVE to be] a great product, such as the now ill-fated Everex Cloudbook.

That being said, I can only offer two universal truths that I think will make you feel happy with your very responsible decision.  ^___^

1) Good things come to those that wait,  ^.^

and...

2) Verizon sounds like it SUX.  T__T

No offense, but I can't stand it when they hire rude people are hired by these telecommunications people to service their stores -- given the prices they charge, it's like adding insult to injury.

I would've asked you [curiously] to see how that card performs with Ubuntu or Mandriva, but no matter.  I think it really is better if you just take a full break from us while you're off enjoying the lovely sights and sounds.  ^v^

Besides, it's not like you wouldn't be able to do ANYTHING -- if memory serves, you got a boatload of sketches and drawings down in your spare time.  ^__^

Just have fun and be merry, and takes lots o pictures.  ^.^

....

Too bad the Acer Aspire One still isn't being sold, nor does it sell yet with its 3G/Cellular broadband access adaptor -- otherwise, that wouldn've been perfect for your needs.  ^-^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 07, 2008, 09:29:38 AM
QuoteOMG, a peak into Bella-hime's hyper-active RL. ^^;

"Woot! Snow" = Means you can build a Woot Snowman. ^.^
"Muck" = the new "Fark". ^___^'
"Meh" = Ah come on, April/May's fun. Ever seen Bambi? -v-
"Toooo Hot" = Wot? But NH is practically Canada. Is hot like 16 degrees [Celsius] or something? `v'
"Glowball Warming CRAZYNESS" = Now now, if your GlowBall is warming, simply unplug it. Having it on for the whole summer is just a good way to ratchet up the electricity bill. TvT
"YAY Candy!!" = I'll be sure to send you a big barrel of Corn Candy, in that case. ^^
"Turky?" = Yeah, I'd be scared to if I had to eat "turky" rather than "turkey". Supposing it's one of those Franken Birds producing by Genetic Modification, with all breasts and no anything else.... ^^;
"Xmas Woot!" = Excuse me while I go "woot" chopping for the fireplace. ^__^

*laughs at own bad pun*

Oh no, NH and all of New England for that matter is like the fricken surface of the sun during the summertime. And don't mind my semi-dyslexic writing O___O


QuoteThat would be spiders with fly wings. And don't chide my childhood silliness, now. ^-^

^_^

QuoteThat's it, insta-punishment! For the next 24 hours, you're gonna be demoted to "Bella-chan"! ^0^

Noooooo....!

QuoteSee, so much jovial potential. ^__^
Regarding the shape-shifting abilities, I don't imagine she's the kind of person to change into anything extravagant. Probably cute everyday things like seats and stools and lamps and stuff. ^.^

Haha!

QuoteWild hair = Lots O C-chan Love

So I'm glad for that. ^v^

I know, you've finally got me doing funky hairstyles :P

QuoteAlthough in fairness, what's not to like about VMS-sama. She's a walking factory of coolness, complete with inflation-adjusted wages and frequent rest breaks. Everytime she BREATHES is cause enough for the younger girls to gasp in awe at the grace, beauty and pure win of VMS-sama. ^___^

Hey, I remember way back--I forget how you worded it, but you called VMS-sama, like, an awkward, antisocial loner or something. How quickly the tables have turned ;)

But I was actually thinking about drawing a picture with VMS-sama being inundated by a horde of followers, the likes of which would include eCOS-tan, FreeVMS and O3ONE-chan. I'd also like to someday showcase her more graceful side; I've always wanted to draw her in formal wear ^__^

QuotePretty much, complete with all the potentially carcinogenic side-effects. Plus the people assuming such a device could be used to clear out a building are morons -- not only will normal people not be able to traverse stairs safely when under that kind of intense pain, but you also figure that elderly, disabled and babies will probably be left behind completely immobile and thus susceptible to being fried or at least physically/mentally traumatized. Plus the problem with "non-lethal" weapons such as these (or tasers for that matter) are the same as fat-free foods -- when you're told they're safe, there's more incentive to use/eat them more to the point of dangerous/atrocious excess.

I'm wary about the active denial system as well; I mean, high powered microwaves doesn't sound like something one would want to be exposed to. I have heard that they're having trouble getting it approved for use, though...ironically, the non-lethal weapons are harder to get into the field than the deadly ones...

QuoteBut EPOC-tan seems like a reliable young lass -- and unless she comes across a Magic shield of Faraday Cage, can probably kick some major butt with those things. ^^

Hey, a Faraday cage got a mention! I was just reading about those...

Did you know that microwave ovens are similar to Faraday cages, but in reverse? Point of this fun fact--if a massive solar flare hits, the inside of a microwave would be a good place to be. No TV dinners will be affected

[end rambling\]

Quote
Naaaaaaaah,... just keep that to yourself and deprive us of another Bella masterpiece. Yep go on,... keep all that to yourself while we scratch and claw to the bone just to get something only remotely equivalent in win.... `v'
How bout I just tease you guys with this until the end of the summer :P

QuoteTold you. ^__^

Great running gag then: eCOS-chan is so obsessed with RedHat-san, she probably busts into the RHS almost weekly/monthly, forgetting each time that they have nothing to do with Red Hat. ^^;

Oh now that'd be funny. Having eCOS-tan come crashing in through a window, to stumble upon a kindly group of women in red hats...

QuoteThe "now" worries me,....

Could it be that Bella-chan is aspiring to be some supergenius to take over the world? '__'

*eeeeeevil cackle*

No!

*eeeeeevil cackle*

QuoteNo problem, but the description I wrote a few months ago is a lot more detailed, so be sure to check that one out. It's kind of a running gag that her weapon is literally bigger than she is, but she doesn't mind that fact so much since she BUILT it herself and is quite proud of her robust and practical weapon. ^__^

Yeah, I used the older description for a lot of her design...

A gun bigger than she is, though...now I gotta do a full-sized picture!

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*recognition sets in*

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! ^0^

*C-chan chops off gas tube and fills entire house with natural gas*

*sticks self into blender*

*presses "Liquefy" several times*

*tosses self + blender into bathtub full of water*

*ensuing sparks blow up house*

*And flaming home is hit my meteorite*
Quote
*C-chan reincarnates into slug*

Oh,.... I'm so sad now, I'm gonna revoke your punishment and repromote you back to "Bella-hime". ;___;

*paces back and forth slowly and pensively, leaving trail of slime behind him*

Well,... I do have a belief that if the universe tries DAMN hard to deprive you of something you really want, then it's probably for a good reason. That's the reason why I never fret if I miss a plane or train, or miss out on the first shipment of [what I PERCEIVE to be] a great product, such as the now ill-fated Everex Cloudbook.

Exactly...the irony is, I've always disliked Verizon. I've tried to stay with smaller, regional phone services...

QuoteThat being said, I can only offer two universal truths that I think will make you feel happy with your very responsible decision. ^___^

1) Good things come to those that wait, ^.^

and...

2) Verizon sounds like it SUX. T__T

No offense, but I can't stand it when they hire rude people are hired by these telecommunications people to service their stores -- given the prices they charge, it's like adding insult to injury.

I would've asked you [curiously] to see how that card performs with Ubuntu or Mandriva, but no matter. I think it really is better if you just take a full break from us while you're off enjoying the lovely sights and sounds. ^v^

I am quite sure it wouldn't have performed at all; the software only works with OS X and Windows 2000 and up.

QuoteBesides, it's not like you wouldn't be able to do ANYTHING -- if memory serves, you got a boatload of sketches and drawings down in your spare time. ^__^

Just have fun and be merry, and takes lots o pictures. ^.^

Oh yeah, I'd like to get some pictures done that I've been dragging my feet on.....

QuoteToo bad the Acer Aspire One still isn't being sold, nor does it sell yet with its 3G/Cellular broadband access adaptor -- otherwise, that wouldn've been perfect for your needs. ^-^

I wonder how that works; maybe you can just buy service with whatever cellphone carrier you want...?

At any rate, the sales rep who was helping me out was a bit adamant that I should look into getting a new computer. Silly him, he doesn't know that I'm totally committed to K8--as in, I'm keeping this computer until I have to be put in a nuthouse :P


Well, it looks like I'm outta here--I have to leave later today. I'll see you guys later!

*waves*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 24, 2008, 12:46:33 PM
Dear OSC peeps....

Ahoyhoy! Sorry that I can't respond to much...if anything at all...I'm actually just at a restaurant with wifi now, and decided to drop a line and let you guys know I haven't disappeared off the face of the planet. I hope all has been well here at our quant little forum, and that everyone has stayed out of trouble without this uber peacenik around ;D

Okay, so what have I been up to...? After we left, we took a trip to southern NH and then to Cape Cod--I'm actually still in the beautiful, historic, but undenialbly hawt-as-hell and (humid as sauna) Massachusetts. We've been hanging out with some family friends (natives of this area), visiting local beaches, and I've been busy playing with my new Nikon SLR (if we've lucky, I might post some pix). I'd be at the beach right now...but rather stormy weather has hindered those plans. As in stormy weather I mean, liek, semi-hurricane weather O___O

As for my OS-tan artwork, I've been trying to finish up the VMS/Unix-sama comic, while simultaniously working on the Linux-sama comic. I'm going to be doing this next comic entirly in pen and ink, and it may include a few in-color pages (done in PS...or so I hope). It will feature not only Linux-sama's story from her POV, but also from others (including Plan 9-chan, VMS-sama, ITS-san and maybe even Leopard-tan, among others). Since I haven't been able to check back here for references, I hope there's no ginormous inconsistances or plotholes ^///^

At any rate, this comic should also feature a much less linier timeline than the last (kinda a loopy timeline if you ask me), and be a bit faster paced. The hard thing is maintaining a fast pace while still trying to make it very deep and dramatic, though...but I don't want it to become drawn out (no pun intended). Each "chapter" should last around 10 to 15 pages or so I hope. The shading and stuff will be sparse, too...here's hoping too much detail doesn't get thrown out the window -__-

I've been meaning to get to work on a few vector drawings I've been meaning to do, including a portrait of Mistress and servant DTSS (I hope to include some hardcore NH injokes in this picture), WAITS-san, CP-CMS-tan, my much touted tour-de-force CIOST picture, as well as chibis of AIX, IRIX and BSD-tan, as well as "when-are-they-gonna-show-up-ers" FreeVMS and O3ONE-tan. And chibis of the entire DEC army. And I want to resurrect that old Win 1.0/2.0-tan pic. Adding to this confusion is they fact that I started to do a fight scene pic between VMS-sama and (a certain rendition) of Win Sever 2003-tan (in which she's toting a suitably kickass looking broadsword)



...and about a half-dozen other things floating about my mind. I'm starting to break my golden rule to keep it simple, I believe... @_________@

But I do come bearing gifts; here, have some Multics-sama doppleganger-- TSS/360-san



To recap on TSS/360:

Quote-I quote, "historically IBM's worst failure ever at building operating systems"
-First released in 1967
-Had features that were popularized on Multics and CP/CMS
-Like Multics, suffered from the "second system syndrome"
-Other Multics parallels include it being an elegant and very ambitious system, failure caused by performance and reliability problems, and lack of compatibility other systems (OS/360). It had serious stability and performance problems,for it "had been snatched from its nest too young".
-IBM attempted to develop it on a very aggressive schedule with a large staff of programmers to compete with Multics
-In February 1968 there were eighteen S/360-67 sites attempting to run TSS. IBM announced via "blue letter" that TSS was being decommitted, and scraped the project in 1971
I see TSS/360-san as being almost Multics-sama's IBM parallel self. On one hand, TSS/360-san suffered from a lot of the same problems as Multics-sama, and may have even had a worse go of it. I mean, even Multics-sama had some support (like CTSS-san and a horde of devotees), but then again she never had a daughter that tried to...erhm....kill her.

Physically I tried to make her kinda the opposite of Multics-sama. Whereas she's rather pale with dark hair, I made TSS/360-san dark with light hair. I suppose the sorts of gowns TSS/360-san may have worn would be on par with that of Multics-sama; let's just say this is her nightgown or something.

As for height...I know this is a hotly contended issue...I'd say a firm 5 foot 6 inches ;P

And I offer you half of the VMS/2003 Server-tan fight picture:



It started as a teeny doodle done in a notebook, but has gotten this far; I still have to vector sketch 2003 Server-tan, though. I didn't draw VMS-sama in her full outfit cause it would have been way to difficult, not to mention it'd have covered up way too much of her body. Hand placement was a bitch...I ended up taking a picture of my own hands holding a yardstick (in this pose) to use a refference. And she has a scar on her left arm cause I don't see how anybody could get through life as a swordfighter without getting a few chunks taken out of them o___O

Basically, I want VMS-sama to look like the most insane, frightening and dangerous Massachusettsan not behind the wheel of a automobile! [stereotypical Mass joke\]

In computer news, my spirit was a bit broken after the Universe conspired to make all my computers incompatible with Verizon's aircard hardware; but without the internets to distract me, I've been playing around a bit with Linux (Debian, usually) and doing a bit of "exploration" when I have the chance. I got around to burning PCLOS on a CDR and loading it directly onto K8...it ran beautifully, and I can't believe it, even got Compiz to work (though it was kinda bumpy. More bumpy than not. Hey, using an ATI graphics card circa 2004, I'm just surprised it even worked!) All has been well with K8--I had a minor scare when, after months of refusing to use M$ updates, I finally did--and boy did that screw up my wireless driver! Fortunetly I did a quick system restore to an earlier date, and this solved the problem.

My dad, on the other hand, has all but proclaimed his love for Macs; it started when I accompanied him on a trip to Best Buy.

So we go to Best Buy, and what do I see but a mini Apple Store set up inside. You'd be surprised how alternative system-friedly Best Buy is beginning to become, I mean, they use Macs for some of the store computers, they give directions around the store in relation to the giant, glowing, Apple store sign-thingy ("Yeah, camera department is  past the Apple sign, then right toward the printers, then to your left!") and I saw help software for Ubuntu for sale! But I digress...so I frolic over to oogle the Macs, complete with an schoolgirlishly excited exclaimation to my father of "hey, do you want to see a glimpse of your shiney plastic future?"

This I said as I played with a Macbook Air.

Came the ever so Mac-Evangelical chide of the Apple salesdude who was apperently behind me: "no no, you can't say it's plastic; it's aluminum."

Well, halfway through his sales pitch of the scarily-thin Macbook Air (MY GOD, SOMEBODY FORGOT TO FEED IT! It's like a painfully skinny supermodel whom I can't take my eyes off of O__o), dad suggested something a bit more...ehm...substantial...I mean....less...waifish...was to his liking and would be more practical as a work machine. I pointed out a Macbook Pro. No, apperently he wants alotta Mac, and no notebook is going to cut it. He asked what they have for desktop computers...so over the salesman led him to a 24'' iMac. FINALLY, this is enough computer!

Dad: Where's the tower?

Salesman, pointing at monitor: This is the tower!

Dad: NO WAI! U LAI! (okay, I embellished here. But his expression said this)

But wait, I managed to show my Mac idiocy to the salesdude as well: Is this Mac OS 10 (still not sure if it's pronounced "X" or as a roman numberal, "10") Tiger?

Salesman, pointing at monitor: No. This is Leopard.

Ah, the googly-eyed look of love he wore for that huge-as-in-HUEG iMac. His enchanted look of enchantment at the puckmouse and wireless keyboard. Just golden. And I have to say: I've seen some useless but beautiful GUI features in my day; Beryl, Compiz, Skydome and Window-flip...but Time Machine could be the most gorgeously frivous application GUI ever. I mean, it's like Vista's window flip times ten, plus this has some decernable use. Or so the salesman said, he was pretty hyped up about it (I remember the phrase "we're going back in time!" was thrown about. Dear lawd.)

Anyhow, Apple dude was really trying to make a sale (have you ever shopped at Best Buy? Those guys are like used car salesmen on crack!), until my dad noted that he wouldn't be buying until later this year. Then he kinda got disheartened and went off to play on one of the Macs, so apperently Apple Salesdude is one of the best jobs to have at that store XD

So there you have it. I really hope that I can check in more often; I know at a few points during this summer I'll definatly have access to wifi, but the rest of the time is pretty patchy. Ack...I hope I'm not missing out on too much. All y'all be here when I'm back, ya hear? :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on July 24, 2008, 02:32:02 PM
HOORAAAAAAAAY! Bella has returned! I was wondering what happened as the forum's activity has pretty much dropped in half since you left (incidentally, Smokey and Nejin who are also some of the most active members have not been seen much here either)!

Yes, we have all stayed out of trouble. Wow.. you were out travelling all this time? I envy you! I've been stuck at my house the past several weeks although I did go to a family reunion for a couple days early this month. But that was about it T__T

You've got quite the queue of OS-tan drawings and comics! Same here! I'll be looking forward to seeing it all, especially the CIOST picture! And you've even got started on the Linux-sama comic too! From the description, that's got to be your most ambitious OS-tan work yet! But I am confident that you will succeed as you have done a brilliant job with the VMS + Unix comic with all of its flashbacks, fight scenes and expanded backstories!

Sweet! And you returned with some new masterpieces! TSS/360-san is very pretty and I like how you made her appearance contrast with that of Multics-sama's so that she is not a total doppleganger.

OpenVMS-sama vs. Saba-tan pic: HAHAHAHAHAHA! Saba-tan is gonna end up as shark food! What can I say? She's got one kick*** granny! ;012 Anyways, looking great so far and will be EPIC WIN when done! Great job with the dynamic pose and movement of the hair!

AND YOU GOT TO GO TO AN APPLE STORE and look at the latest Mac stuff?!?! AAAAAUGH! You are so lucky! I have never gotten to see the latest Macs nor Leopard in person! DO WANT!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on July 25, 2008, 04:45:57 PM
*glues self back together again*

'Kay I'm back. ^__^

Aaaaaaaaaaand,... just remembered I left stuff unanswered in the last page!  *GASP*  Sacrilege!  @.@

Alright, let's hop to it.  ^^

QuoteI know, you've finally got me doing funky hairstyles :P

Well, my job here is done then.  ^.^

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Oh right,... still got promises to keep, right?  ^^'
'kay,... I ain't goin' anywhere yet.  -v-

QuoteHey, I remember way back--I forget how you worded it, but you called VMS-sama, like, an awkward, antisocial loner or something. How quickly the tables have turned

Well,... I actually think she still kind of is... not awkward, but certainly antisocial.  

I would say she suffers from the dreaded "Sakaki" effect.  She's a lone wolf who keeps to herself and has soft side that belies her imposing appearance -- and yet this attracts all SORTS of crazy followers, men and women alike, who swear this is cool.  Hence they adore her and swoon much like I do with your pictures.

QuoteBut I was actually thinking about drawing a picture with VMS-sama being inundated by a horde of followers, the likes of which would include eCOS-tan, FreeVMS and O3ONE-chan. I'd also like to someday showcase her more graceful side; I've always wanted to draw her in formal wear ^__^

Well you have all the time in the world out hiking,... and by the sound of it, you are in the process of creating such a picture.  ^___^

I imagine that, just like how her fighting skills have matured, so has her taste for formal wear.  After all, as the de facto leader of such a powerful faction... she must dress to impress.  ^___^

QuoteHey, a Faraday cage got a mention! I was just reading about those...

Did you know that microwave ovens are similar to Faraday cages, but in reverse? Point of this fun fact--if a massive solar flare hits, the inside of a microwave would be a good place to be. No TV dinners will be affected

Believe it or not, my first exposure to the concept was from War of the Worlds (the Jeff Wayne PC game version).  Long story,... probably best to leave it as is... oh, but the game runs REALLY well in Wine....  ^^;

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Yeah, I used the older description for a lot of her design...

A gun bigger than she is, though...now I gotta do a full-sized picture!

Well,... really more like "longer".  ^^;

QuoteI am quite sure it wouldn't have performed at all; the software only works with OS X and Windows 2000 and up.

Tsk tsk tsk.... Silly Bella-hime, tricks are for kids.  ^.^

No seriously,... when you're using modern Linux distros, you usually just end up chucking those Driver discs away when setting up stuff.  90% of the time, it will just work off the bat, or require some driver/application downloads from the repository (printers and wireless cards especially may require the latter).  The remaining 8% of the time you'll need to search around for advice/instructions on how to get it to work and/or compile the drivers from the website (if offered), and only 2% of the time you'll end up with hardware that just refuses to work (and generally also has hostile Linux non-support from the vendor).

In all the hardware I've used, the only thing that absolutely didn't work off the bat was a new wireless card I helped purchase for a friend of mine that purchased one of my subsidized systems.  The salesmen even insisted that the card was Windows-only, incompatible with anything else, and out-of-the-box that was true.

But with ndiswrapper, I got it to work anyway, and it's been going on strong for 6 months since.  ^____^

The same person actually had trouble from the new ISP he subscribed to, who insisted that he use a Windows machine to setup the cable modem/router, since it required special Windows software to do that.

Not sure what they were paying those technicians, cause the same INSTRUCTION BOOKLET provided instructions on how to set up the modem/router manually from a browser.  A little patience + Mozilla Firefox, and he was good to go (and again, for 6 months straight now).

Moral of the Story = There might be an "Only with Software, but there is never an "Only" with the Hardware.  ^__________^

QuoteI wonder how that works; maybe you can just buy service with whatever cellphone carrier you want...?

I believe that's the case, but in the States it can be particularly expensive I hear (at least relative to how such services cost in Europe).  It might be feasible for just casual surfing and minor data transfers (say, email attachments) -- but I'm sure the phone companies will make you pay dearly if you start downloading ISO files with that there bandwith....  ^.^

QuoteAt any rate, the sales rep who was helping me out was a bit adamant that I should look into getting a new computer. Silly him, he doesn't know that I'm totally committed to K8--as in, I'm keeping this computer until I have to be put in a nuthouse :P

Well, you can tell right there that the sales rep isn't very good if his advice for you to buy a new computer.  That's what I call the "throw away money at the problem" solution, and it never works since it simply masks the deficiencies of the so-called expert.  -v-

QuoteAhoyhoy! Sorry that I can't respond to much...if anything at all...I'm actually just at a restaurant with wifi now, and decided to drop a line and let you guys know I haven't disappeared off the face of the planet. I hope all has been well here at our quant little forum, and that everyone has stayed out of trouble without this uber peacenik around ;D

Nah,... there've bee riots and vandalism and loitering,... and maybe,... say,... oh,... about 2 or 3 orgies at least.  Yep, just another day in OSC without Bella-hime.  -v-

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[bawling]  COME BACK!!!!!!  WAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!  ;^0^;

QuoteOkay, so what have I been up to...? After we left, we took a trip to southern NH and then to Cape Cod--I'm actually still in the beautiful, historic, but undenialbly hawt-as-hell and (humid as sauna) Massachusetts. We've been hanging out with some family friends (natives of this area), visiting local beaches, and I've been busy playing with my new Nikon SLR (if we've lucky, I might post some pix). I'd be at the beach right now...but rather stormy weather has hindered those plans. As in stormy weather I mean, liek, semi-hurricane weather O___O

Actually did hear that the weather in the New Hampshire area is particularly bed, with tornadoes and stuff.  Do watch yourself now.  O__O

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Oh shoot, time's up for me.  I'll continue this tomorrow,... don't go away.  ^___^

(meaning keep visiting us from wifi spots, please!)  ^-^

Added after 16 hours 47 minutes:

Continuing my epic saga.  ^^

QuoteAs for my OS-tan artwork, I've been trying to finish up the VMS/Unix-sama comic, while simultaniously working on the Linux-sama comic. I'm going to be doing this next comic entirly in pen and ink, and it may include a few in-color pages (done in PS...or so I hope). It will feature not only Linux-sama's story from her POV, but also from others (including Plan 9-chan, VMS-sama, ITS-san and maybe even Leopard-tan, among others). Since I haven't been able to check back here for references, I hope there's no ginormous inconsistances or plotholes ^///^

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Oh no.... nope, you're fine.  Draw on.  ^^

QuoteAt any rate, this comic should also feature a much less linier timeline than the last (kinda a loopy timeline if you ask me), and be a bit faster paced. The hard thing is maintaining a fast pace while still trying to make it very deep and dramatic, though...but I don't want it to become drawn out (no pun intended). Each "chapter" should last around 10 to 15 pages or so I hope. The shading and stuff will be sparse, too...here's hoping too much detail doesn't get thrown out the window -__-

Worse comes to worse, detail can be added later,... much later.  ^^
But fortunately, you're among friends who focus more on the story elements and character development above anything.  ^^

QuoteI've been meaning to get to work on a few vector drawings I've been meaning to do, including a portrait of Mistress and servant DTSS (I hope to include some hardcore NH injokes in this picture), WAITS-san, CP-CMS-tan, my much touted tour-de-force CIOST picture, as well as chibis of AIX, IRIX and BSD-tan, as well as "when-are-they-gonna-show-up-ers" FreeVMS and O3ONE-tan. And chibis of the entire DEC army. And I want to resurrect that old Win 1.0/2.0-tan pic.

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...Aren't you supposed to be hiking and taking pictures and stuff?  ^^;

But who am I to bottle up ambition?  Go right on ahead. ^__^
I especially wouldn't mind seeing oodles of DEC chibis.  ^__^

QuoteAdding to this confusion is they fact that I started to do a fight scene pic between VMS-sama and (a certain rendition) of Win Sever 2003-tan (in which she's toting a suitably kickass looking broadsword)

Oooh,... haven't seen that before!  It's hard for me to think of her as anything but a mackerel-based mermaid.  ^__^'

Quote...and about a half-dozen other things floating about my mind. I'm starting to break my golden rule to keep it simple, I believe... @_________@

Ehh,... it's just plain ol' entropy at work.  Your own body will eventually balance things out.  Believe me, I've been there.  ^___^

QuoteBut I do come bearing gifts; here, have some Multics-sama doppleganger-- TSS/360-san

QuoteI see TSS/360-san as being almost Multics-sama's IBM parallel self. On one hand, TSS/360-san suffered from a lot of the same problems as Multics-sama, and may have even had a worse go of it. I mean, even Multics-sama had some support (like CTSS-san and a horde of devotees), but then again she never had a daughter that tried to...erhm....kill her.

Physically I tried to make her kinda the opposite of Multics-sama. Whereas she's rather pale with dark hair, I made TSS/360-san dark with light hair. I suppose the sorts of gowns TSS/360-san may have worn would be on par with that of Multics-sama; let's just say this is her nightgown or something.

Awww man,... if this is the nightgown, I wonder if she'd be even able to move with a gala dress.  ^____^;

I like the idea of depicting her as a kind of physically-inverted Multics-sama -- the dark skin and light hair certainlylend her a very Urd-like quality.  Her eyes look a touch dead without that reflection spot -- not sure if this is intentional, since I'm sure (like Multics-sama) she was hardly the happy camper.  Also I have a bit of trouble discerning if that's jewelery or body art on her chest and neck.  ^^

However, the dress is gorgeously draped, and of a very original design and color layout -- at this right, you'll be able to land a job as a costume designer for Square-Enix.  Many kudos to her hair as well -- although it still has your standard frontal bangs, the inclusion of that clam-like "poof" in the forehead offers it a very unique look, ^___^

I don't remember now whether we said she was deceased or just repurposed...  

QuoteAs for height...I know this is a hotly contended issue...I'd say a firm 5 foot 6 inches ;P

Yep, hot button issue right here.  `v'

QuoteAnd I offer you half of the VMS/2003 Server-tan fight picture:

*insta-swoon*  *v*

QuoteIt started as a teeny doodle done in a notebook, but has gotten this far; I still have to vector sketch 2003 Server-tan, though. I didn't draw VMS-sama in her full outfit cause it would have been way to difficult, not to mention it'd have covered up way too much of her body. Hand placement was a bitch...I ended up taking a picture of my own hands holding a yardstick (in this pose) to use a refference. And she has a scar on her left arm cause I don't see how anybody could get through life as a swordfighter without getting a few chunks taken out of them o___O

Fufu... now you see why I drew her in her full outfit in the birthday pic,... a lot less anatomy to expose.  `v'

But in any event, this is still a very very very awesome drawing in the works!  @v@
I think the comic has helped you practice static "dynamic" motion, as I definitely see it with her strong pose and the whiplashing of her hair. I also gotta love the expression (and see how much more cool and threatening that masks makes her look?), and aside from the outstanding drapework (kind of a given with you), I'm also very happy to see how well you posed the lower body in its bent position.  I think you've come an incredibly long way since that Mac System 8-tan picture you worked on last year (and ultimately did not finish), but which had a very similar pose -- the proof is in the significantly improved foot proportion and angle.

Outstanding call with the hands -- especially when you're surrounded with all those cameras, it figured you'd eventually use them for modeling work after a while.  It's definitely paid off as these are the best hands you've drawn to date -- slim, precise and bent superbly!  ^.^

I do see some shading inconsistencies, though, especially in places where overlapping parts (such as her left bang with her left arm should cast a light shadow but it doesn't.  That, and it'd probably be awesome to have a distorted reflection on her cleaver, to add to the realism.  But you're not finished, so I might just be preaching to the choir here.  Either way, this is an awesome action pic, and a quantum leap year from the original VMS vs Linux pic.  

Go forth and conquer Bella-hime!  ^v^

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BTW the design of her knife looks familiar.... ^.^

QuoteIn computer news, my spirit was a bit broken after the Universe conspired to make all my computers incompatible with Verizon's aircard hardware;

Told you Verizon sucks.  Why did you keep trying to hang out with them lusrs?  `v'

Quotebut without the internets to distract me, I've been playing around a bit with Linux (Debian, usually) and doing a bit of "exploration" when I have the chance.

I take that back... I love you Verizon!  ^^'

QuoteI got around to burning PCLOS on a CDR and loading it directly onto K8...it ran beautifully, and I can't believe it, even got Compiz to work (though it was kinda bumpy. More bumpy than not. Hey, using an ATI graphics card circa 2004, I'm just surprised it even worked!) All has been well with K8--I had a minor scare when, after months of refusing to use M$ updates, I finally did--and boy did that screw up my wireless driver! Fortunetly I did a quick system restore to an earlier date, and this solved the problem.

Hmmm,... was that PCLOS 2007 or MiniME 2008?  Hardware detection with the newer kernel and modules and latest graphic/wireless/everything drivers is gonna-be-dy-na-mite!!  ^v^
Already Mandriva shows how well a modern PCLOS system can perform.  ^__^

But yes, I worship thee now for trying it!  ^.^

I usually find myself at odds whether to recommend Windows friends to use Live Update or not.  On the one hand, there are legitimate things that need to be fixed.  On the other, there's a cost incentive for M$ to break XP wherever possible, to drive people towards Vista (and eventually Windows 7).  Not to mention that, with the right programs and a lot of common sense on the web, you may not need updates at all.  ^___^

QuoteMy dad, on the other hand, has all but proclaimed his love for Macs; it started when I accompanied him on a trip to Best Buy.

So we go to Best Buy, and what do I see but a mini Apple Store set up inside. You'd be surprised how alternative system-friedly Best Buy is beginning to become, I mean, they use Macs for some of the store computers, they give directions around the store in relation to the giant, glowing, Apple store sign-thingy ("Yeah, camera department is past the Apple sign, then right toward the printers, then to your left!") and I saw help software for Ubuntu for sale!

Ah yes, you weren't around when the articles flooded the web about retail Ubuntu in Best Buys.  ^.^
It's been a while since I've had the opportunity to go into a Best Buy, but by then it already had a Mac section in it.  I figure it's been there for a while, but I do know that wasn't the case at least 3 years ago.  ^___^

QuoteBut I digress...so I frolic over to oogle the Macs, complete with an schoolgirlishly excited exclaimation to my father of "hey, do you want to see a glimpse of your shiney plastic future?"

This I said as I played with a Macbook Air.

Came the ever so Mac-Evangelical chide of the Apple salesdude who was apperently behind me: "no no, you can't say it's plastic; it's aluminum."

could'a fooled me.  ^.^
But yeah, the regular iBooks are plastic.  ^__^

QuoteWell, halfway through his sales pitch of the scarily-thin Macbook Air (MY GOD, SOMEBODY FORGOT TO FEED IT! It's like a painfully skinny supermodel whom I can't take my eyes off of O__o), dad suggested something a bit more...ehm...substantial...I mean....less...waifish...was to his liking and would be more practical as a work machine. I pointed out a Macbook Pro. No, apperently he wants alotta Mac, and no notebook is going to cut it.

For laptops, I think the iBooks are better, since they're not OBSCENELY expensive, but still provide you with everything that you need.  Pros are overkills, and Airs,......................... for showing off really.  ^^;

QuoteHe asked what they have for desktop computers...so over the salesman led him to a 24'' iMac. FINALLY, this is enough computer!

Dad: Where's the tower?

Salesman, pointing at monitor: This is the tower!

Dad: NO WAI! U LAI! (okay, I embellished here. But his expression said this)

I'm surprised he didn't know that, what with all the alternative OS factoids we've been tossing on you for years now.  ^________^

It's certainly not a new concept -- after all, the Commodore system was built into the keyboard.  And when you look at the size of your typical laptop, and compare that to the requirements of an LCD display screen,... there's not much to just sticking the components of the laptop into the monitor and saving some space.  ^.^

For some reason, though, this never became popular with IBM PC designs.  Kind of is catching on with Linux PCs, though (not really, but generally involves attaching mini desktops to the backs of LCD monitors).  ^__^'

QuoteBut wait, I managed to show my Mac idiocy to the salesdude as well: Is this Mac OS 10 (still not sure if it's pronounced "X" or as a roman numberal, "10") Tiger?

Salesman, pointing at monitor: No. This is Leopard.

Ooooh... shame shame shame.  ^.^
Macs are like Vista machines,... few if any of them in retail stores are gonna come with anything else but the latest system.  And besides, Leopards have a Dock with a "floor" underneath the icons.  ^___^

That should be "OSX" as in "X", but from a geek standpoint both are technically correct.  ^o^

QuoteAh, the googly-eyed look of love he wore for that huge-as-in-HUEG iMac. His enchanted look of enchantment at the puckmouse and wireless keyboard. Just golden. And I have to say: I've seen some useless but beautiful GUI features in my day; Beryl, Compiz, Skydome and Window-flip...but Time Machine could be the most gorgeously frivous application GUI ever. I mean, it's like Vista's window flip times ten, plus this has some decernable use. Or so the salesman said, he was pretty hyped up about it (I remember the phrase "we're going back in time!" was thrown about. Dear lawd.)

I think you'll find that Mark Shuttleworth agrees with your Pop as well. ^^

http://www.pcretailmag.com/news/30231/Canonical-Linux-to-leapfrog-Apple-in-two-years

Time Machine looks awesome, but I remember drilling the presentation people (during Leopard's debut) with questions about it.  It really could use a little more customization, but it's a'ight for the average uses.

QuoteAnyhow, Apple dude was really trying to make a sale (have you ever shopped at Best Buy? Those guys are like used car salesmen on crack!), until my dad noted that he wouldn't be buying until later this year. Then he kinda got disheartened and went off to play on one of the Macs, so apperently Apple Salesdude is one of the best jobs to have at that store XD [/qote]

Awwww... that's so cruel.  ;__;
Especially when the Mac dude in the Best Buy I mentioned earlier had about as much enthusiasm as a troubled teenager in a bingo tournament.  I think I knew more about Macs than he did.  ^^;

QuoteSo there you have it. I really hope that I can check in more often; I know at a few points during this summer I'll definatly have access to wifi, but the rest of the time is pretty patchy. Ack...I hope I'm not missing out on too much. All y'all be here when I'm back, ya hear? :P

I hear.  ^^

QuoteHOORAAAAAAAAY! Bella has returned! I was wondering what happened as the forum's activity has pretty much dropped in half since you left (incidentally, Smokey and Nejin who are also some of the most active members have not been seen much here either)!  

I can testify for this.  ^___^

QuoteWow.. you were out travelling all this time? I envy you! I've been stuck at my house the past several weeks although I did go to a family reunion for a couple days early this month. But that was about it T__T

Poor Aurora-hime.

Yeah, I've been stuck with home renovations myself.  Some traveling, yes, but unusually light.  ^^

QuoteOpenVMS-sama vs. Saba-tan pic: HAHAHAHAHAHA! Saba-tan is gonna end up as shark food! What can I say? She's got one kick*** granny!  Anyways, looking great so far and will be EPIC WIN when done! Great job with the dynamic pose and movement of the hair!

Awww crap!  I almost forgot.... yeah, she'd be Saba-chan's "Obaa-san".  Oh, that's just so weird on so many levels... @v@'

But yes,... potential shark food.  ^^;

QuoteAND YOU GOT TO GO TO AN APPLE STORE and look at the latest Mac stuff?!?! AAAAAUGH! You are so lucky! I have never gotten to see the latest Macs nor Leopard in person! DO WANT!

WAAAAAAAAAH?!!!!!!  @@

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Well I figure there's more of a story to this, but how can the grrrrrrrrreat Aurora-hime miss out on current events in the Mac world?  ^^

In any event, that took quite a while to write.  ^^;
Better take a breather before continuing.  ^___^

*trots off*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 06, 2008, 06:30:35 PM
Time for another installment of:

BELLA'S JOURNEY: The midwest is not beautiful, therefore it is...tollerable?

Oh dear lawd... O____O

You'll never believe where I am right now...backwater Michigan O____o

I'm here for four days, for a family function. The trip was borderline horrendous--and I feel so out of place here. I'm not a flatlander at all...If you haven't been to MI, this is a good way to visualize it. Imagine the flattest surface you can--and make it about 20 times flatter. It's pre-adolesent gymnatist flat.  Seriously, the mirrors in the Hubble telescope couldn't be as even and smooth as the surface of Michigan. The largest hill there is the curvature of the earth.

I've really only stayed in the suburbs of Detroit before (in a very classy neighborhood), but now I'm quite in farming country. Driving through the vast, expansive fields I just about had an emotional breakdown. Fun stuff. No, I kid, I kid, I like it here; I'm no stranger to this strange land, half my family and a fair amount of friends live here :P

In artwork news, I (think I) am done with the first 11-page "chapter" of my Linux-sama comic. It centers around Plan 9-san. Please to remember, I haven't had that many refereces to work with; just some notes n' stuff and a few web pages I saved. I ask you to ignore any blaring plotholes, and I really hope that it's fast paced, not rushed.

Anyhow, I think I've figured out what characters some of the other chapters might include:

-Chap. 2: VMS-sama and VxWorks-tan (in flashback, NT-tan, OS/2-tan, angry Microsofties. Nuff said.)
-Chap. 3: ITS-san, (in flashback, Multics and CTSS-sama.)
-Chap. 4: Leopard-tan (in flashforward, no wai, future Linux-tan!?)
-Chap. 5: The GNU people (think like a semi-cult, following their guru-like leader, Stallman). Maybe HURD-tan, perhaps an Emacs-tan/kun, too, maybe, if I can come up with one.
-Chap. 6: Some of the young Linux distro-tans, Apache-tan, angry Unixen (or their troops).
-Chap. 7: Not-so-angry Unixen who turn very fast (Solaris-tan, notably)
-Chap. 8: Unix-sama (in flashback, GECOS-san, UNICS-chan. You heard me right O__O)

*Has piano drop on head from above*

The fun part'll be keeping my inspiration up. Some areas (like chapters 3, 4, 7 and 8 ) I know what's going to happen quite well...other's I'm drawing a blank.

As for vector art, I'm ashamed to say I couldn't really think of a good pose to have WinServer2003-tan in, so I might cop out and just include a full sized version of eCos-tan in the VMS-sama fight picture (fighting back-to-back with her). I'd really love to draw that CIOST group pic as well--I want to try a very different style, though, very stylized and...I daresay...a bit less detailed all and all. Though it's meant to be a rather large group ensamble picture. I'd like to do all flat shading and highlighting and colored strokes, too.

I also want to do a full-sized picture of VxWorks-tan, though it may be included in the CIOST group shot. In that vein, I think I've found a good character inspiration for VxWorks-tan: Yoko Ritona from Gurren Laggan (granted, VxW-tan would be a lot less scantly-clad. And well-endowed. But both do tote around huge, awesome guns!)

In other news, I started on a WAITS-san and DTSS-san picture...I can't post them at this minute, but I'll try to ASAP.

In computer news, I'm dismayed to find that Windows has apperently turned on a number (okay...just 2...but still a number!) of OSS programs I had installed. This happened after the MS auto update, and after I uninstalled it, too. Long story short, Firefox and Kantaris won't even so much as open, even after reinstallations.

I'm still tossing around the idea of getting wireless broadband. I might try teathering...in other words, getting a new cellphone, and using that as the modem. This way, I won't have to sign up for any long-term contract; I can more or less turn the wireless broadband on and off as I please. I'm only going through all this because I'm going out to stay with some friends across the country this Autumn, and it's a known fact that, well, Teh Internetz are an Eastern phenomena only (no really, I don't know a soul west of the Missippi River who has, what we would know as, "the internet". All dial-up and WebTV o__O)

QuoteHOORAAAAAAAAY! Bella has returned! I was wondering what happened as the forum's activity has pretty much dropped in half since you left (incidentally, Smokey and Nejin who are also some of the most active members have not been seen much here either)!

Yes, we have all stayed out of trouble. Wow.. you were out travelling all this time? I envy you! I've been stuck at my house the past several weeks although I did go to a family reunion for a couple days early this month. But that was about it T__T

Returned...tsk tsk....nope, I'm just dropping by right now. And yes, travelling is a huge part of my life, I think, even if it's rather against my will...haha...it's mostly part of my job description.

Then again, I dunno if I could ever settle down...I think I will always have some wanderlust...

And thanks for the encouragement with my drawings!

QuoteWell,... I actually think she still kind of is... not awkward, but certainly antisocial.

I would say she suffers from the dreaded "Sakaki" effect. She's a lone wolf who keeps to herself and has soft side that belies her imposing appearance -- and yet this attracts all SORTS of crazy followers, men and women alike, who swear this is cool. Hence they adore her and swoon much like I do with your pictures.

...Sounds like FreeVMS-chan, who won't leave poor VMS-sama's side :P

QuoteWell you have all the time in the world out hiking,... and by the sound of it, you are in the process of creating such a picture. ^___^

I imagine that, just like how her fighting skills have matured, so has her taste for formal wear. After all, as the de facto leader of such a powerful faction... she must dress to impress. ^___^

Plus you can never go wrong with VMS-sama tanktop fanservice, ne?

QuoteTsk tsk tsk.... Silly Bella-hime, tricks are for kids. ^.^

No seriously,... when you're using modern Linux distros, you usually just end up chucking those Driver discs away when setting up stuff. 90% of the time, it will just work off the bat, or require some driver/application downloads from the repository (printers and wireless cards especially may require the latter). The remaining 8% of the time you'll need to search around for advice/instructions on how to get it to work and/or compile the drivers from the website (if offered), and only 2% of the time you'll end up with hardware that just refuses to work (and generally also has hostile Linux non-support from the vendor).

In all the hardware I've used, the only thing that absolutely didn't work off the bat was a new wireless card I helped purchase for a friend of mine that purchased one of my subsidized systems. The salesmen even insisted that the card was Windows-only, incompatible with anything else, and out-of-the-box that was true.

But with ndiswrapper, I got it to work anyway, and it's been going on strong for 6 months since. ^____^

The same person actually had trouble from the new ISP he subscribed to, who insisted that he use a Windows machine to setup the cable modem/router, since it required special Windows software to do that.

Not sure what they were paying those technicians, cause the same INSTRUCTION BOOKLET provided instructions on how to set up the modem/router manually from a browser. A little patience + Mozilla Firefox, and he was good to go (and again, for 6 months straight now).

Moral of the Story = There might be an "Only with Software, but there is never an "Only" with the Hardware. ^__________^

I'll have to look into this if and when I tether :P

QuoteActually did hear that the weather in the New Hampshire area is particularly bed, with tornadoes and stuff. Do watch yourself now. O__O

Yeah, they had some tornados...not much damage, though @___@   

QuoteWorse comes to worse, detail can be added later,... much later. ^^
But fortunately, you're among friends who focus more on the story elements and character development above anything. ^^

This has kinda fallen through, too. In the end, I just can't help but do more detail. Now some of the shading is digital, though.


QuoteUh....

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...Aren't you supposed to be hiking and taking pictures and stuff? ^^;

But who am I to bottle up ambition? Go right on ahead. ^__^
I especially wouldn't mind seeing oodles of DEC chibis. ^__^

Still have yet to do any of these ideas...

*slits wrists with lettuce*

OMG, I just channeled the spirit of C-Chan for a moment! :P

QuoteOooh,... haven't seen that before! It's hard for me to think of her as anything but a mackerel-based mermaid. ^__^'

I actually love this design compared to the fish-girl thingy...


QuoteEhh,... it's just plain ol' entropy at work. Your own body will eventually balance things out. Believe me, I've been there. ^___^

*see above attempted suicide*

XD

QuoteAwww man,... if this is the nightgown, I wonder if she'd be even able to move with a gala dress. ^____^;

Hey, she has to be like Multics-sama, after all...

QuoteI like the idea of depicting her as a kind of physically-inverted Multics-sama -- the dark skin and light hair certainlylend her a very Urd-like quality. Her eyes look a touch dead without that reflection spot -- not sure if this is intentional, since I'm sure (like Multics-sama) she was hardly the happy camper. Also I have a bit of trouble discerning if that's jewelery or body art on her chest and neck. ^^

However, the dress is gorgeously draped, and of a very original design and color layout -- at this right, you'll be able to land a job as a costume designer for Square-Enix. Many kudos to her hair as well -- although it still has your standard frontal bangs, the inclusion of that clam-like "poof" in the forehead offers it a very unique look, ^___^

I don't remember now whether we said she was deceased or just repurposed...

Yeah, the eyes don't sit well with me, either...and that's skin-tight jewelery she's wearing.

She's for sure dead, though...TSS/360 went nowhere...

QuoteFufu... now you see why I drew her in her full outfit in the birthday pic,... a lot less anatomy to expose. `v'

But in any event, this is still a very very very awesome drawing in the works! @v@
I think the comic has helped you practice static "dynamic" motion, as I definitely see it with her strong pose and the whiplashing of her hair. I also gotta love the expression (and see how much more cool and threatening that masks makes her look?), and aside from the outstanding drapework (kind of a given with you), I'm also very happy to see how well you posed the lower body in its bent position. I think you've come an incredibly long way since that Mac System 8-tan picture you worked on last year (and ultimately did not finish), but which had a very similar pose -- the proof is in the significantly improved foot proportion and angle.

Outstanding call with the hands -- especially when you're surrounded with all those cameras, it figured you'd eventually use them for modeling work after a while. It's definitely paid off as these are the best hands you've drawn to date -- slim, precise and bent superbly! ^.^

I do see some shading inconsistencies, though, especially in places where overlapping parts (such as her left bang with her left arm should cast a light shadow but it doesn't. That, and it'd probably be awesome to have a distorted reflection on her cleaver, to add to the realism. But you're not finished, so I might just be preaching to the choir here. Either way, this is an awesome action pic, and a quantum leap year from the original VMS vs Linux pic.

Go forth and conquer Bella-hime! ^v^

...

BTW the design of her knife looks familiar.... ^.^

Thank you! I do believe that today is the 1-year anniversary of my artistic rebirth into vector art, so I'm happy you guys like it, and that I've come so far...

So you like the hands...? Haha, now we can see how freakishly proportioned my hands are. Everyone says I should be a violinist. I've tried drawing hands by looking at my hands in mirrors before (sometimes to work out certain poses I do try to do them and look at a mirror), but this wasn't working very well.

And the shading I had a heck of  a time with, too. I turned out doing highlighing more than shading (as C-Chan does); the knife looks like some copypasta from my VMS Birthday pic, but no, I just took a good long look at it and recreated it. :P

QuoteTold you Verizon sucks. Why did you keep trying to hang out with them lusrs? `v'

'Cause all cellular companies suck (I hate them Baby Bells). I heartell AT&T is a great deal suckier than Verizon...besides, all the Verizon users I know love the company.

QuoteI take that back... I love you Verizon! ^^'

Don't get excited, but I may have I chance to demo a live CD with a friends' computer (which is now lying in the corner, rotting).

QuoteHmmm,... was that PCLOS 2007 or MiniME 2008? Hardware detection with the newer kernel and modules and latest graphic/wireless/everything drivers is gonna-be-dy-na-mite!! ^v^
Already Mandriva shows how well a modern PCLOS system can perform. ^__^

But yes, I worship thee now for trying it! ^.^

PCLOS 2007. And no, I worship thee, the venerable St. C-Chan IgGNUtius of the Linuxian order! (I read all about your Linux conversions in Aurora's thread a while back) :P

QuoteAh yes, you weren't around when the articles flooded the web about retail Ubuntu in Best Buys. ^.^
It's been a while since I've had the opportunity to go into a Best Buy, but by then it already had a Mac section in it. I figure it's been there for a while, but I do know that wasn't the case at least 3 years ago. ^___^

WOOT! Now the world can experience the glory that is Ubuntu...at Best Buy, that is...

QuoteFor laptops, I think the iBooks are better, since they're not OBSCENELY expensive, but still provide you with everything that you need. Pros are overkills, and Airs,......................... for showing off really. ^^;

Like that matters...my father has eyes for only one machine, and iMac be its name. ^_^

QuoteI'm surprised he didn't know that, what with all the alternative OS factoids we've been tossing on you for years now. ^________^

It's certainly not a new concept -- after all, the Commodore system was built into the keyboard. And when you look at the size of your typical laptop, and compare that to the requirements of an LCD display screen,... there's not much to just sticking the components of the laptop into the monitor and saving some space. ^.^

For some reason, though, this never became popular with IBM PC designs. Kind of is catching on with Linux PCs, though (not really, but generally involves attaching mini desktops to the backs of LCD monitors). ^__^'

Haha...apperently, my dad though Apple was still peddling those HUEG colored plastic iMacs >____<

QuoteOoooh... shame shame shame. ^.^
Macs are like Vista machines,... few if any of them in retail stores are gonna come with anything else but the latest system. And besides, Leopards have a Dock with a "floor" underneath the icons. ^___^

That should be "OSX" as in "X", but from a geek standpoint both are technically correct. ^o^

I just hope Leopard isn't to Tiger what Vistard is to XP.

...Sorry for the slip, there. XD

QuoteI think you'll find that Mark Shuttleworth agrees with your Pop as well. ^^

http://www.pcretailmag.com/news/30231/Canonical-Linux-to-leapfrog-Apple-in-two-years

Time Machine looks awesome, but I remember drilling the presentation people (during Leopard's debut) with questions about it. It really could use a little more customization, but it's a'ight for the average uses.

I have to read that artical...

QuoteAwwww... that's so cruel. ;__;
Especially when the Mac dude in the Best Buy I mentioned earlier had about as much enthusiasm as a troubled teenager in a bingo tournament. I think I knew more about Macs than he did. ^^;

I didn't dare breath that OS X was a Unix decendant to Mac salesdude. I didn't want to either:

a) show him up, or
b) have him say "yeah. I know. We all do"

I dunno how much of a cover-up it is, honestly.

QuoteI hear. ^^

*Baaaaaawwwwls*

QuotePoor Aurora-hime.

Yeah, I've been stuck with home renovations myself. Some traveling, yes, but unusually light. ^^

I feel like an astronaut who's just traveled to Mars...

I've had a taxing, expensive journey to an unfamiliar, vast wasteland of which I'd rather send a unmanned craft ;____;

*wails*

I know, I know, I'm such a drama queen ;)

QuoteAwww crap! I almost forgot.... yeah, she'd be Saba-chan's "Obaa-san". Oh, that's just so weird on so many levels... @v@'

But yes,... potential shark food. ^^;

Mmmmm....sushi....

(I just had sushi yesterday XD)

I'll attempt to post some comic pages ASAP...till then, I'd love to hear any ideas as to an Emacs-tan (or kun).

I shall return...hoping the network here stays up long enough (using public wifi).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 07, 2008, 09:16:29 PM


Though, something really isn't sitting right with me about them, WAITS-san especially. I think it's her nose...it's a bit off. So are her eyes, the right one looks lazy. And Mistress DTSS-sama's dress is too...blahhh...she should be a bit fancier, 'cause the pride of my state is at steak here!  

Her weapon, however, is electricity. (the DTSS machine at Dartmouth once electrocuted a squirrel. I kid you not.)

The sketch in the corner is Servant DTSS-chan; her weapon would be a hammer. And no, this is not a SAM-chan or System 1-tan reference; this is one of them hardcore NH references I was warning you about. It is, in fact, such a deep injoke that I don't even understand it completely (it has something to do with hammers being a popular NH weapon).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 09, 2008, 04:48:00 PM
At "steak"?  Or we gonna have London Broil?  ^^'

*stares at Servant DTSS-chan*

Ooooh,... SAM-chan.... ^>^
Oh wait, no....  ^^

Anyway, only have a few minutes left so I have to decide quickly what I'm gonna do:

A)  Swoon
B)  Swoon HARD
C)  Swoon FAST

.....

I'll go with B.  ^__^

*SWOONS HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!*  

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PS:  Oh, about WAITS-chan.  Not the best person to ask about noses, as my universal solution is to make them small enough to asphyxiate them.  ^^'

For her lazy eye, you have one of two options: a), rotate her right eye a few degrees clockwise, or b) move its pupil a few clicks to the left.

And you also might wanna cover the top two edges of her head with some hair -- that was the first thing I noticed.  ^^;

Have nothing but love for DTSS-sama, though -- rightfully reminds me of CTSS-sama.  ^o^

Added after 15 hours 27 minutes:

Ooooooookay, we're ready!
Time for my own installment of:

C-CHAN'S OBSCENELY-LONG AND INTERMINABLE RESPONSES THAT COULD EASILY FILL TWENTY PRINTED ENCYCOLPEDIA VOLUMES!!

QuoteYou'll never believe where I am right now...backwater Michigan O____o

Oooh,... probably not a good idea to suggest watching Roger & Me in case you're bored, huh?  ^^;

QuoteImagine the flattest surface you can--and make it about 20 times flatter. It's pre-adolesent gymnatist flat. Seriously, the mirrors in the Hubble telescope couldn't be as even and smooth as the surface of Michigan. The largest hill there is the curvature of the earth.

Well I've been to MI myself a few times.  ^.^
It helps to go to Detroit and pretend the buildings are mountains.  ^___^'

Might also help to cross the border and enjoy some beautiful Canadian hospitality.  There's a nice coin shop I used to go to near the Windsor Casino... hopefully it's still there (or still nice).  ^__^

QuoteI've really only stayed in the suburbs of Detroit before (in a very classy neighborhood), but now I'm quite in farming country. Driving through the vast, expansive fields I just about had an emotional breakdown. Fun stuff. No, I kid, I kid, I like it here; I'm no stranger to this strange land, half my family and a fair amount of friends live here :P

Well I do recall that Michigan epitomizes the concept of urban sprawl.  There is literally no place you can travel to without a car or a VERY expensive taxi service.  That was my own little nightmare.  ^^;

Do have family and friends there myself. ^___^

Quote
In artwork news, I (think I) am done with the first 11-page "chapter" of my Linux-sama comic. It centers around Plan 9-san. Please to remember, I haven't had that many refereces to work with; just some notes n' stuff and a few web pages I saved. I ask you to ignore any blaring plotholes, and I really hope that it's fast paced, not rushed.
Quote

Poppycosh! Your comic was so brilliant, I had to douse my eyes and petrol and set them on fire for the heresy of not reading it with sufficient amount of AWE.  Bad C-chan.  >v<

QuoteAnyhow, I think I've figured out what characters some of the other chapters might include:

Should come as no surprise that my mouth is watering.  ^-^
However, should point out that the comic you posted is not small by a long shot.  You prepared to draw up all that paperwork?  @v@

Future Linux-tan?  I wonder if that has anything to do with that future OS-tan discussion we had months ago?  ^____^;

Quote-Chap. 8: Unix-sama (in flashback, GECOS-san, UNICS-chan. You heard me right O__O)

*Has piano drop on head from above*

You had that coming.  ^.^;

QuoteThe fun part'll be keeping my inspiration up. Some areas (like chapters 3, 4, 7 and 8 ) I know what's going to happen quite well...other's I'm drawing a blank.

Well you said the storyline is somewhat disjointed, so feel free to focus on whatever you're most inspired in.  You can always work on the rest later, especially once you're readily available and we can conduct some proper brainstorming.  ^___^

Quote
As for vector art, I'm ashamed to say I couldn't really think of a good pose to have WinServer2003-tan in, so I might cop out and just include a full sized version of eCos-tan in the VMS-sama fight picture (fighting back-to-back with her).

Nothing wrong with a little sparing.  I like that! ^v^
I wanted eCOS-chan to wear steel reinforcement slabs over the front of her boots (streamlined, not clunky btw), so it's quite possible for her to engage swords and other bladed without fear of having her legs chopped off.

QuoteI'd really love to draw that CIOST group pic as well--I want to try a very different style, though, very stylized and...I daresay...a bit less detailed all and all. Though it's meant to be a rather large group ensamble picture. I'd like to do all flat shading and highlighting and colored strokes, too.

IOW, like modern Anime cel-shading?  ''

How about a sample, when time permits...  *v*

QuoteI also want to do a full-sized picture of VxWorks-tan, though it may be included in the CIOST group shot. In that vein, I think I've found a good character inspiration for VxWorks-tan: Yoko Ritona from Gurren Laggan (granted, VxW-tan would be a lot less scantly-clad. And well-endowed. But both do tote around huge, awesome guns!)

Scantily-clad?  You mean Yoko actually wears CLOTHES?!!  @__@

Fufu.. I kid, I kid.  ^^
Granted, I hastily approve the decision to increment clothing and decrement bust size for VxWorks-tan, I think Yoko-san has a cute, feisty face [and hair] and certainly carries around a very LONG and unconventional gun.  C-chan Approved.  ^__^

My advice is to save two birds with one net, and just have her as part of the group shot.  ^^

QuoteIn computer news, I'm dismayed to find that Windows has apperently turned on a number (okay...just 2...but still a number!) of OSS programs I had installed. This happened after the MS auto update, and after I uninstalled it, too. Long story short, Firefox and Kantaris won't even so much as open, even after reinstallations.

hmm... interesting.
In the Start menu, go to Run..., then try to type in any of the following:

firefox.exe -p

firefox.exe -safe-mode

And see if that does anything.  'Fraid I can't do anything about Kantaris, since I didn't even know about the program till now (if you don't mind the plain appearance, VLC should hold you up till we get the former starting).

Don't want to assume the breakage was intentional, but it's not like there wouldn't be a Qui Bono.  Â¬__¬

QuoteI'm still tossing around the idea of getting wireless broadband. I might try teathering...in other words, getting a new cellphone, and using that as the modem. This way, I won't have to sign up for any long-term contract; I can more or less turn the wireless broadband on and off as I please. I'm only going through all this because I'm going out to stay with some friends across the country this Autumn, and it's a known fact that, well, Teh Internetz are an Eastern phenomena only (no really, I don't know a soul west of the Missippi River who has, what we would know as, "the internet". All dial-up and WebTV o__O)

Aah now, surely California is more wired than New England combined (not that it helps much with rolling blackouts).  ^^'

Be sure to carefully research cellphone broadband access, btw.  Given the much greater amount of data transfer involved in standard web browsing when compared to mobile-friendly internet pages, you don't want to inadvertently rack up a huge bill.  '';

Quote...Sounds like FreeVMS-chan, who won't leave poor VMS-sama's side :P

Correct.  ^^
If she had a penny for every time she heard some young sap say "When I grow up, I want to be JUST LIKE YOU!", she'd have enough money to launch a hostile takeover bid,... for Microsoft.  @@;
(guess that would be like buying back her daughter+grandaughters)

QuotePlus you can never go wrong with VMS-sama tanktop fanservice, ne?

*replaces blood bucket with fresh one*

*continues nosebleed*

Wha?  Huh?  Whayousay?  XvX

QuoteThis has kinda fallen through, too. In the end, I just can't help but do more detail. Now some of the shading is digital, though.

And mighty fine job you did with it, btw.  It really compliments the hand-drawn style of your comic.  (you did use it in the Linux comic, right?) ^.^

Quote
I just hope Leopard isn't to Tiger what Vistard is to XP.

...Sorry for the slip, there. XD

At first the comparison was made often, given the number of bugs that were discovered at Leopard-chan's release.  But she's gotten her act together since then and is quite stable.  

Not much praise for some of the new iLife applications, though.  Especially with iMovie, it's often recommended to use the '06 version since it offers more power and less "kiddie hand-holding" then the latest version.

QuoteI didn't dare breath that OS X was a Unix decendant to Mac salesdude. I didn't want to either:

a) show him up, or
b) have him say "yeah. I know. We all do"

I dunno how much of a cover-up it is, honestly.

Not much of a secret when it's actually a selling point.  ^^;

http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/unix.html

QuoteI'll attempt to post some comic pages ASAP...till then, I'd love to hear any ideas as to an Emacs-tan (or kun).

I shall return...hoping the network here stays up long enough (using public wifi).

Funny you should mention -kun.  Since both Emacs and Vi are applications [editors], I actually would make the case for them to be -kuns, if only because they would draw the kind of huge following of fangirls as real life song idols or actors would.  Course, these are Linux/Unix-tans you're primarily talking about, so Vi-kun and Emacs-kun probably draw their fame from being literary savants -- witty, suave and highly [if not overly] educated.  Though both have a lot in common, their underlying philosophies diverge enough for there to be polarization among their respective fans, which has become more,... "ceremonially" over the years:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editor_war

Course, the obsession is hardly at the level of futbol rioting -- after all, very few Linux/Unix-tans read from only a single author and the Linux-tans are especially enouraged to read from various authors, columnists and playwrights.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 10, 2008, 04:33:29 PM
I'm gonna have to reply later here, but all suggestions have been duly noted! :D

I look forward to designing a Vi and Emacs-kun, it'll be my first try at anime style boys! ^_^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 19, 2008, 02:44:56 PM
Hello everybody! I'm back...at least for a while...
...
Lesse, what did I miss while I was I was out with the anemia...?

QuoteAt "steak"? Or we gonna have London Broil? ^^'

Damned undiagnosed dislexia >___<

*stares at Servant DTSS-chan*

QuoteOoooh,... SAM-chan.... ^>^
Oh wait, no.... ^^

Don't worry, a lot of NHites could be mistaken for SAM-chan.

QuotePS: Oh, about WAITS-chan. Not the best person to ask about noses, as my universal solution is to make them small enough to asphyxiate them. ^^'

Ah, your noses are very anime-esque, that's all. Mine are the insanly huge ones that's all :P

QuoteFor her lazy eye, you have one of two options: a), rotate her right eye a few degrees clockwise, or b) move its pupil a few clicks to the left.

I think I may have fixed it...I'll have to post a pic. I hope I did, as for a minute there she was looking too...Thom Yorke-esque XD

QuoteAnd you also might wanna cover the top two edges of her head with some hair -- that was the first thing I noticed. ^^;  

Weeeeelll, duh! I was gonna fix that. I just hadn't thought of the proper hair arrangement :P

QuoteHave nothing but love for DTSS-sama, though -- rightfully reminds me of CTSS-sama. ^o^

This is intentional. I do suppose her attitude would be rather like CTSS-sama, as well; but somehow I see DTSS-san as being a bit more in-touch with the common people. DTSS was built almost entirely by students at Dartmouth, and was used by something like 80% of the students at the colledge--even non-scientific and technical students were expected to know some programming :O

QuoteOooh,... probably not a good idea to suggest watching Roger & Me in case you're bored, huh? ^^;

....?

QuoteWell I've been to MI myself a few times. ^.^
It helps to go to Detroit and pretend the buildings are mountains. ^___^'

Might also help to cross the border and enjoy some beautiful Canadian hospitality. There's a nice coin shop I used to go to near the Windsor Casino... hopefully it's still there (or still nice). ^__^

Ah, Detroit...I've seen some crazy dirvers in my day, but it's like they funneled all the boldest from around the country into that city and gave them a pass to go as fast as they want.... :P

As for Canada, the closest I've been is Niagra Falls, NY, peering over the boarder. ZOMG I saw a TGI Friday's in Canada! No wai!!!

QuoteWell I do recall that Michigan epitomizes the concept of urban sprawl. There is literally no place you can travel to without a car or a VERY expensive taxi service. That was my own little nightmare. ^^;

Yep, driving though the farmland was pretty scary for me. I'm not used to such...flatness and ruralness O______o

QuoteDo have family and friends there myself. ^___^

Ack, I wish I had a lot of family in Hawaii or some other exotic place. Then I'd have a good reason to go there ;)

QuoteShould come as no surprise that my mouth is watering. ^-^
However, should point out that the comic you posted is not small by a long shot. You prepared to draw up all that paperwork? @v@

Future Linux-tan? I wonder if that has anything to do with that future OS-tan discussion we had months ago? ^____^;

Well, each chapter is only supposed to be 10 to 15 or so pages long...it's not...that bad...even though it'll add up quite quicky (80 pages at the least @____@).
And future Linux-tan will really just be our present Linux-tan. I think...?

QuoteYou had that coming. ^.^;

Hell I'm just happy an orchistra didn't fall from the sky.

QuoteWell you said the storyline is somewhat disjointed, so feel free to focus on whatever you're most inspired in. You can always work on the rest later, especially once you're readily available and we can conduct some proper brainstorming. ^___^

I've kinda foregone Chapter 2 and started on Chapter 3; what I really need to work on is filling out the different plots a bit better. I'd love to hear your input...I'll elaborate in the comic thread, though.

QuoteNothing wrong with a little sparing. I like that! ^v^
I wanted eCOS-chan to wear steel reinforcement slabs over the front of her boots (streamlined, not clunky btw), so it's quite possible for her to engage swords and other bladed without fear of having her legs chopped off.

*hands C-Chan his nosebleed blood-bucket back*



QuoteIOW, like modern Anime cel-shading? ''

How about a sample, when time permits... *v*

Uhmmmmm....I don't know if this counts or anything...but I mean...



I decided, "Hey, I've been dragging my feet to long on the DEC-tans; if I'm gonna draw them, I'm gonna go big!"

Left to right, that's Tru64, Vaxeln, RT-11, RSTS, Ultrix, RSX-11, and TOPS-tan. Tru64, Vaxeln and TOPS-tan were barely preconcepts, so I'm still open to character sugestions for them.

And I'd like to add a (the ghost of) Batch/11-tan(?!), and an OS-8 and TSS/8-tan to this picture. Of course the latter two have no known designs...but I seem to have a really strong mental picture of what I think they'd be like...

QuoteScantily-clad? You mean Yoko actually wears CLOTHES?!! @__@

Fufu.. I kid, I kid. ^^
Granted, I hastily approve the decision to increment clothing and decrement bust size for VxWorks-tan, I think Yoko-san has a cute, feisty face [and hair] and certainly carries around a very LONG and unconventional gun. C-chan Approved. ^__^

Now I know why MisterCat started that Appreciation Club. On that note, I watched episode 6 a while back...OMG...that episode was bursting with Gainax mindf#$kage.

I seriously lol'ed at the killer bunnygirls.

QuoteMy advice is to save two birds with one net, and just have her as part of the group shot. ^^

When this happens...:P

Quotehmm... interesting.
In the Start menu, go to Run..., then try to type in any of the following:

firefox.exe -p

firefox.exe -safe-mode

And see if that does anything. 'Fraid I can't do anything about Kantaris, since I didn't even know about the program till now (if you don't mind the plain appearance, VLC should hold you up till we get the former starting).

Don't want to assume the breakage was intentional, but it's not like there wouldn't be a Qui Bono. ¬__¬

Notta. Firefox won't work no matter what I do. Even with a system restore to May, it doesn't work.

I think it has something to do with the M$ .NET framework...long story, though...

QuoteAah now, surely California is more wired than New England combined (not that it helps much with rolling blackouts). ^^'

Be sure to carefully research cellphone broadband access, btw. Given the much greater amount of data transfer involved in standard web browsing when compared to mobile-friendly internet pages, you don't want to inadvertently rack up a huge bill. '';

No, I know Californians...and none of them have high-speed internet @___@

Broadband access I know quite a bit about, they actually spelled it out very carefully. It's actually note bad as long as you don't try to download huge files, or view videos.

QuoteCorrect. ^^
If she had a penny for every time she heard some young sap say "When I grow up, I want to be JUST LIKE YOU!", she'd have enough money to launch a hostile takeover bid,... for Microsoft. @@;
(guess that would be like buying back her daughter+grandaughters

Haha! XD
I've actually had the time to think about FreeVMS-chan and her relationship with VMS-sama. At first I thought she'd be rather like a fangirl; but now, somehow, I think she'd be more like the daughter VMS-sama never had...

Oh, I suppose it would have started with FreeVMS-chan hitching a ride with the CIOST (or being rescued by them). While very skillful at her given trade (?) and playful, she would have been more of an annoyance to the group than anything; but VMS-sama, intrigued by the young girl's adoration of her, and their uncannily alike personalities, would have prevented any plans to rid her from the group.
OZONE-chan's story would be similar, and I suppose her and FreeVMS-chan are something of "sisters".

Quote*replaces blood bucket with fresh one*

*continues nosebleed*

Wha? Huh? Whayousay? XvX

You gonna be attracting the vampires, C-Chan...

QuoteAt first the comparison was made often, given the number of bugs that were discovered at Leopard-chan's release. But she's gotten her act together since then and is quite stable.

Not much praise for some of the new iLife applications, though. Especially with iMovie, it's often recommended to use the '06 version since it offers more power and less "kiddie hand-holding" then the latest version.

Course Leopard-chan isn't stable...what time-traveling esper is? >:P

QuoteNot much of a secret when it's actually a selling point. ^^;

http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/unix.html

Wow...now they can actually sell it as a Unix since Leopard meets the Single Unix Specification...

QuoteFunny you should mention -kun. Since both Emacs and Vi are applications [editors], I actually would make the case for them to be -kuns, if only because they would draw the kind of huge following of fangirls as real life song idols or actors would. Course, these are Linux/Unix-tans you're primarily talking about, so Vi-kun and Emacs-kun probably draw their fame from being literary savants -- witty, suave and highly [if not overly] educated. Though both have a lot in common, their underlying philosophies diverge enough for there to be polarization among their respective fans, which has become more,... "ceremonially" over the years:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editor_war

Course, the obsession is hardly at the level of futbol rioting -- after all, very few Linux/Unix-tans read from only a single author and the Linux-tans are especially enouraged to read from various authors, columnists and playwrights.

I haven't gotten around to making a vi or Emacs-kun yet...though I have thought of their characters and their physical looks.

vi-kun I see as younger looking (as vi is simplistic). I think he'd have short, light hair and glasses; I think he'd be friends with Unix-sama, BSD-san, and the older Unixen.

Emacs-kun would be just as old as vi, but would be older looking and perhaps a bit more handsome. Somehow I see him as a little on the shaggy, hippie-looking side (just a bit). He'd love ice cream (as an untrue legend says Emacs got its name from a chain of Boston ice cream shops), and be an adent follower of Stallman and his GNU crusade. I see him as more friendly with the Open Source types, but he also like to mingle with the OSXes.

On this note...does Ruby on Rails (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_on_Rails) deserve a -tan yet...?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on August 20, 2008, 07:27:45 PM
ANOTHER BELLA SIGHTING! :D *deploys a bunch of traps, hoping she will stay*

I've been to Michigan too (two times), to go to NASCAR race both times. Unfortuneatly, one of the least-liked drivers won both of the races I went to! >_<

Whoa... You're not used to farmland? I guess I cannot relate to that because I live in the Midwest and I have my whole life! ^^;

I agree with DTSS-sama being like CTSS-sama but more in tune with the people! And still speaking of DTSS-sama, the mistress looks beautiful (her dress is really pretty too. The best I can think of for fancying it up is to add moar frills) and the servant is very cute with an expression to match!

Ooh! eCOS-tan is looking super kick*** in that latest picture of her! :D

The DEC family picture is looking good so far! Ha ha! Even though the DEC-tans are supposed to be professional, that doesn't stop them from a little family shenanigans here and then! ;012

Tru64-san and TOPS-sama look really cool (especially TOPS-sama, the hat especially makes her hip and trendy!) and Vaxeln-tan is really cute and I can't wait to see them in full-color glory! RT-11-san's first appearance in color! Cute and tough, and apparently not too pleased by RSTS-san glomping her! :D

Heheheh... Poor Ultrix-san, wedged in between so many people! And of all of the different appearances of RSX-11-san, that is one is my favorite! (looks like a great combination of both earlier designs of her- looks very wise, still has that Izumi Curtis [did I get that name right? The teacher character from FMA?]  influence but very distinguished!)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 23, 2008, 12:28:47 PM
QuoteANOTHER BELLA SIGHTING!  *deploys a bunch of traps, hoping she will stay*

*gets stuck in Bella trap*

Uh...oh...

*starts gnawing on trap*

QuoteI've been to Michigan too (two times), to go to NASCAR race both times. Unfortuneatly, one of the least-liked drivers won both of the races I went to! >_<

....Jeff Gordon?

Hey, I know a bit about NASCAR ^///^

QuoteWhoa... You're not used to farmland? I guess I cannot relate to that because I live in the Midwest and I have my whole life! ^^;

Yeah, I've mostly lived in either very oceanic settings or mountainous, nothern ones, so I feel most at home either near the sea or in the mountains...though, honestly, I feel safer in the latter.

QuoteI agree with DTSS-sama being like CTSS-sama but more in tune with the people! And still speaking of DTSS-sama, the mistress looks beautiful (her dress is really pretty too. The best I can think of for fancying it up is to add moar frills) and the servant is very cute with an expression to match!

I also have to add some plaid to DTSS-sama's design. XD

QuoteOoh! eCOS-tan is looking super kick*** in that latest picture of her!  

You mean this litterally, no?

QuoteThe DEC family picture is looking good so far! Ha ha! Even though the DEC-tans are supposed to be professional, that doesn't stop them from a little family shenanigans here and then!  

I guess not. And this picture doesn't even include the really nutty ones (like Batch 11-tan)--yet :P

QuoteTru64-san and TOPS-sama look really cool (especially TOPS-sama, the hat especially makes her hip and trendy!) and Vaxeln-tan is really cute and I can't wait to see them in full-color glory! RT-11-san's first appearance in color! Cute and tough, and apparently not too pleased by RSTS-san glomping her!  

TOPS-sama I want to look a ***hint*** like Cornelia from Code Geass-- both are respected, skilled fighters and commanding leaders, but I suppose Cornelia would be a lot more agressive.

Vaxeln-chan I wanted to look a bit like her older sis (VMS-sama), but very different.

I was having trouble with Tru64-tan's color scheme. As first I thought or making her blonde, to tie in the fact that Tru64 uses the same kernel--Mach--as Mac OS X. But I guess I ended up with the ol' Unix standby: DARK.  >__<

And RT 11-chan is angry because everybody treats her like she's much younger than she is, because she looks it. RT 11 is considered smaller than most versions of Unix in use in the 1970s

QuoteHeheheh... Poor Ultrix-san, wedged in between so many people! And of all of the different appearances of RSX-11-san, that is one is my favorite! (looks like a great combination of both earlier designs of her- looks very wise, still has that Izumi Curtis [did I get that name right? The teacher character from FMA?] influence but very distinguished!)

Ultix-san is PO'ed because...well...I don't think an Unix would want to be wedged between a bunch of DEC-tans XD

Anyhow, here, have the latest version of the DEC picture:



Now to note on TSS 8-tan and OS/8-tan. Both of these designs, like a lot of the DEC-tans, just kinda came to me...

TSS 8, what we know:
-Was a small timesharing system started in the late 1960s.
-Ancestor of RSTS
-Ran on the PDP-8

Yeah, not a lot of info to go on.

What I pulled out of this air:
-Somehow I see her as small, mousy, with light hair and glasses (maybe). Being something of a peacenik-type (XD) dislikes being in the DEC military, and probably has a low rank (maybe even just being some kind of worker)

OS/8, what we know:
-Ran on PDP-8
-Used Concise Command Language, which gave in an operating enviroment similar to TOPS-10. CCL was considered a very advanced language, even compaired to some modern ones. Some commands made their way into VMS.
-Could boot in under one-half a second
-Could be reconfigured without rebooting
-Practiced no form of timekeeping. Y2K problems came early for OS/8!

OS/8-tan, what I pulled out of the air:
-I see her as having dark, short hair. She's closest with TOPS-sama. While an excellent orator, she has no capasity for keeping time (IOW, she has no internal clock). She's a bit on the lanky side and is very fast.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on August 23, 2008, 04:31:37 PM
Quote from: "Bella"
*gets stuck in Bella trap*

Uh...oh...

*starts gnawing on trap*
Oh you! :D I knew I should have coated the traps in habanero sauce to prevent that!

Quote
QuoteI've been to Michigan too (two times), to go to NASCAR race both times. Unfortuneatly, one of the least-liked drivers won both of the races I went to! >_<

....Jeff Gordon?

Hey, I know a bit about NASCAR ^///^
Greg Biffle, actually. Of course Jeff Gordon was not liked either!

Quote
I also have to add some plaid to DTSS-sama's design. XD
Is that another NH injoke?

Quote
You mean this litterally, no?
Pun somewhat intended- she looks like she is ready to kick somone's *** and she simply looks great! :D

Quote
I guess not. And this picture doesn't even include the really nutty ones (like Batch 11-tan)--yet :P
Oh... I forgot about DOS Batch 11-tan and her psychoness!

Quote
Vaxeln-chan I wanted to look a bit like her older sis (VMS-sama), but very different.
I see... the blue hair is a throwback to her older sister (and I assume she has blue-purple eyes too?)

Quote
I was having trouble with Tru64-tan's color scheme. As first I thought or making her blonde, to tie in the fact that Tru64 uses the same kernel--Mach--as Mac OS X. But I guess I ended up with the ol' Unix standby: DARK.  >__<
Hmm... How about giving her some blonde streaks in her hair?

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And RT 11-chan is angry because everybody treats her like she's much younger than she is, because she looks it. RT 11 is considered smaller than most versions of Unix in use in the 1970s
But she's so cute! Who wouldn't want to go up to her and hug her or pinch her cheeks? ^_^

Quote
Ultix-san is PO'ed because...well...I don't think an Unix would want to be wedged between a bunch of DEC-tans XD
...Especially given all the conflict the DECs had with the Unices, VMS-sama vs. Unix-sama in particular!

I just hope that Ultrix-san doesn't hate the DEC-tans and vice-versa! :(

Quote
Anyhow, here, have the latest version of the DEC picture:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/dec-2.png
Ooh! Very nice! (sorry, I cannot think of a more original comment at the moment. :( )

And seeing the first version of this picture, I saw some of the techniques you use and I think I can learn from them (most notably- your technique for drawing pleated skirts is more efficient than the technique I use)

Quote
Now to note on TSS 8-tan and OS/8-tan. Both of these designs, like a lot of the DEC-tans, just kinda came to me...
Cool! You are great at designing OS-tans and devising personalities for them even when there is not much info on the characters you want to design! (I on the other hand am not so good at that :( )

Quote
TSS 8, what we know:
-Was a small timesharing system started in the late 1960s.
-Ancestor of RSTS
-Ran on the PDP-8

Yeah, not a lot of info to go on.

What I pulled out of this air:
-Somehow I see her as small, mousy, with light hair and glasses (maybe). Being something of a peacenik-type (XD) dislikes being in the DEC military, and probably has a low rank (maybe even just being some kind of worker)
See? Just like that! :D

Mentioning that she has a low rank brings up an interesting question: What is the hierarchy among the DEC-tans? Who is the highest-ranked, lowest-ranked or in-between?

Quote
OS/8, what we know:
-Ran on PDP-8
-Used Concise Command Language, which gave in an operating enviroment similar to TOPS-10. CCL was considered a very advanced language, even compaired to some modern ones. Some commands made their way into VMS.
-Could boot in under one-half a second
-Could be reconfigured without rebooting
-Practiced no form of timekeeping. Y2K problems came early for OS/8!

OS/8-tan, what I pulled out of the air:
-I see her as having dark, short hair. She's closest with TOPS-sama. While an excellent orator, she has no capasity for keeping time (IOW, she has no internal clock). She's a bit on the lanky side and is very fast.

Boot time in HALF A SECOND... OR LESS?! That is just incredible! Wow! I think she would be the fastest OS-tan around (and with great stamina to match)!

But no form of timekeeping? Uh oh... That's not good at all! Especially with scenarios like this:

some person: Congratulations, OS/8-san! You are the winner of our grand prize! To claim your prize, sign here!
OS/8: Sure! *signs name* But what is this other line for?
some person: You also need to put down the time too.
OS/8: AAAAAAAUGH! I don't know! I never knew the time! AWWWW DARNIT!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 24, 2008, 03:16:11 PM
YAY!  I only have one more thread to go, and it's full of fantastic artwork!!  ^v^

*unleashes GEYSER of blood at sight of eCOS-tan*

I'll be back later to reply to this with relish.  In the meantime, I want to get some artwork done for y'all.  ^___^

I've coordinated some things around so I can start having some more free time to devote to my side projects, including drawing.  Hope I can make it count.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 26, 2008, 10:56:04 AM
*gets on loudspeaker*

Cleanup in aisle three!

*gets out mop and bucket*

Why couldn't you just explode?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on August 26, 2008, 06:25:32 PM
But exploding would be messier and still someone would have to clean it up! ;012

*empties box full of leeches to clean up blood spill*
There! Much easier! But you might want to evacuate until they are done. They like live hosts too...

*dashes out*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on August 27, 2008, 12:02:52 AM
*dashes in, then backpedals after noticing the leeches*

Uh...er...

*hops up onto a chair*

I'm afraid to look back on other pages to find more that I've missed, so I'll just comment on the pictures posted on page 36.  

TSS/360 looks frighteningly cool!  I really like her asymmetrical style.

VMS/2003 Server-tan also looks frightening, but more aggressively so.  She definitely looks like she could (and will) kick butt.

WAITS and DTSS are both quite fascinating.  Awesome costumes and the DTSS's manipulation of electricity is an eerily wonderful attribute.

Is that eCOS-tan?  Dear heavens, she's going to kill me before the leeches do!  Super awesome, though!

Your DEC group picture looks like it's coming along wonderfully!  It looks rather amusing. ^^

Also, I noticed talkings of Michigan.  I would like to take this moment to mention that I currently reside in Michigan.  However, this will be the only reference of my residence so please keep this a secret from the other threads (I know they're out to get me <.<; ).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 28, 2008, 07:59:13 PM
QuoteIs that another NH injoke?
Yeah…kinda. XD

QuotePun somewhat intended- she looks like she is ready to kick somone's *** and she simply looks great!

Thanks! :D

QuoteOh... I forgot about DOS Batch 11-tan and her psychoness!

Now now, Batch 11-tan isn’t psycho, she’s just “user un-friendly”

No Really, Roberto the stabbing robot on Futurama is scarily reminiscent of Batch 11-tan XD

QuoteI see... the blue hair is a throwback to her older sister (and I assume she has blue-purple eyes too?)

Probably…I dunno, that's why her eyes are closed ;)

QuoteHmm... How about giving her some blonde streaks in her hair?

That’s what I was thinking about doing…

Quote...Especially given all the conflict the DECs had with the Unices, VMS-sama vs. Unix-sama in particular!

I just hope that Ultrix-san doesn't hate the DEC-tans and vice-versa!

Ummm…that depends of your definition of “hate” ^^
Quote
Ooh! Very nice! (sorry, I cannot think of a more original comment at the moment.)

And seeing the first version of this picture, I saw some of the techniques you use and I think I can learn from them (most notably- your technique for drawing pleated skirts is more efficient than the technique I use)

Yeah, I just sketch out the basic form and then add the pleats using lines. If you want, I can always post the SVG, too.

QuoteCool! You are great at designing OS-tans and devising personalities for them even when there is not much info on the characters you want to design! (I on the other hand am not so good at that )

Some characters I can’t fathom good personalities for, despite plenty of RL references (AIX and VOS-tan might be two of these), but others just come to me the moment I read about them. A lot of the DECs have been this way.

Speaking of which, I thought up a few ideas for two VMS text editors -tans (one’s a -kun,  though): Eve and Red. Maybe I’ll elaborate in the Theories thread.

QuoteMentioning that she has a low rank brings up an interesting question: What is the hierarchy among the DEC-tans? Who is the highest-ranked, lowest-ranked or in-between?

I’ve wondered the exact same thing on many occasions…

Assuming the DECs used a system similar to an army (rather than a navy), I suppose any DEC OS-tans would be higher-ranking officers, while the program-tans (like aforementioned Red and Eve-tan) would be more akin lower-ranking officers or maybe even soldiers. Supposing they’d be some of the higher in rank, I think TOPS-sama would be a general; VMS-sama, perhaps a colonel?

QuoteBoot time in HALF A SECOND... OR LESS?! That is just incredible! Wow! I think she would be the fastest OS-tan around (and with great stamina to match)!

But no form of timekeeping? Uh oh... That's not good at all! Especially with scenarios like this:

some person: Congratulations, OS/8-san! You are the winner of our grand prize! To claim your prize, sign here!
OS/8: Sure! *signs name* But what is this other line for?
some person: You also need to put down the time too.
OS/8: AAAAAAAUGH! I don't know! I never knew the time! AWWWW DARNIT!

Haha! Also, I suppose on many occasions she would awake at two in the morning and try to get everybody up because she thought it was time for breakfast. I feel sorry for any of her bunkmates XD

T
QuoteSS/360 looks frighteningly cool! I really like her asymmetrical style.

VMS/2003 Server-tan also looks frightening, but more aggressively so. She definitely looks like she could (and will) kick butt.

WAITS and DTSS are both quite fascinating. Awesome costumes and the DTSS's manipulation of electricity is an eerily wonderful attribute.

Is that eCOS-tan? Dear heavens, she's going to kill me before the leeches do! Super awesome, though!

Your DEC group picture looks like it's coming along wonderfully! It looks rather amusing. ^^

Also, I noticed talkings of Michigan. I would like to take this moment to mention that I currently reside in Michigan. However, this will be the only reference of my residence so please keep this a secret from the other threads (I know they're out to get me <.<; ).

TS/360-tan I have to work on…and I didn’t draw Server 2003-tan, but VMS-sama is mine :P

WAITS and DTSS I have to work on some more, but I’m glad you like their designs. I’m happy eCOS-tan is gaining a little fandom, I really like her too. And I hope to add TOPS-sama to the DEC picture, as well, so it has a while to go before it’s finished.

I'm happy you took the time to comment, and that you're visiting us a bit more often, though!  ;010

And hey! You're a Michigander? Don't worry, I won't blab to all the other threads :P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on August 30, 2008, 12:34:59 AM
Just to let you know, this thread is up next for my daily swoonage [just need to disappear for a bit].  ^___^

However, I've been doing some thinking....

Given that Aurora has school and Bella has.... well,... something, I'm sure.... and I have my Python training (and catching up to a shark-load of drawing), would it be better if I just cap my response rate so that it doesn't divert much time away from our responsibilities elsewhere?

Say something like two replies a day?  '__'

Added after 11 hours 6 minutes:

Sorry for the week long delay on this reply.  Without further ado.... ^___^

QuoteWeeeeelll, duh! I was gonna fix that. I just hadn't thought of the proper hair arrangement :P

Ah yes, didn't expect you to leave it like that.  Just figured you could cover it up... nau.  ^^'

Quote
This is intentional. I do suppose her attitude would be rather like CTSS-sama, as well; but somehow I see DTSS-san as being a bit more in-touch with the common people. DTSS was built almost entirely by students at Dartmouth, and was used by something like 80% of the students at the colledge--even non-scientific and technical students were expected to know some programming :O

I agree with that.  We certainly can't make them ALL stuffy... as long as there existed ITS-san, WAITS-san, UNIX-sama and DTSS-sama, ideological balance was maintained.  ^____^

Quote....?

Ah well, too late now... unless you're still in Michigan, you're free to watch that movie [Roger & Me] all you want.  It deals with the economic collapse of Flint, Michigan in the late 80's/early 90's.

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Ah, Detroit...I've seen some crazy dirvers in my day, but it's like they funneled all the boldest from around the country into that city and gave them a pass to go as fast as they want.... :P

Sounds like Mexico, D.F. to me....  ^^;

QuoteAs for Canada, the closest I've been is Niagra Falls, NY, peering over the boarder. ZOMG I saw a TGI Friday's in Canada! No wai!!!

*sighs amorously*  Gyaaaaaah!  That sure brings back memories... ^___^
I wonder if that Skylon Tower is still there.  ^-^

QuoteWell, each chapter is only supposed to be 10 to 15 or so pages long...it's not...that bad...even though it'll add up quite quicky (80 pages at the least @____@).

*passes out*  xvx

QuoteAnd future Linux-tan will really just be our present Linux-tan. I think...?

...With Compiz Fusion armor, I'm sure.  ^___^

Quote*hands C-Chan his nosebleed blood-bucket back*

Well I already geysered once... but... oh what the heck... ^___^

*shoots out geyser of noseblood once more*  >v<

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Ah crap.... feeling.... queezy.... ugh....  X___x

*passes out from blood loss*

Still would like to see what her right hand looks like in the final (currently just a nub), and her left foot might need a bit more elongation.  Other than that, eCOS-chan is gorgeous -- the pose is sleek and powerful, and more importantly, very dynamic.  Not sure if you posed for this one too, or used a martial arts reference shot, but I have to say it's very characteristic of her!  ^-^

The ponytail flips and sways convincingly, and is just the right size.  Eidos couldn't have done better with Lara Croft's ponytail engine. Same goes with the hair bangs, which swish over her face with marked precision as well.  ^^

The dress is spot-on perfect for the girl -- slick and modern, and with trademark Bella-hime fold-work, you leave no doubt in any of our minds that you're the fashion queen!  Silver brass knuckles are a clever touch, and the inclusion of the armor is much appreciated (as well as the little extra heel spike for when she REALLY gets serious).

Thank you as always for your top-notch work!  ^o^

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Haha! XD
I've actually had the time to think about FreeVMS-chan and her relationship with VMS-sama. At first I thought she'd be rather like a fangirl; but now, somehow, I think she'd be more like the daughter VMS-sama never had...

I anticipated a similar revelation for OS/2-tan (with regards to eComStation-tan), but I figure VMS-sama would have felt this way much much sooner.  ^^

QuoteOh, I suppose it would have started with FreeVMS-chan hitching a ride with the CIOST (or being rescued by them). While very skillful at her given trade (?) and playful, she would have been more of an annoyance to the group than anything; but VMS-sama, intrigued by the young girl's adoration of her, and their uncannily alike personalities, would have prevented any plans to rid her from the group.

You have no objections from me, cause that sounds about right!  ^__^
Regarding her trade... tough call,... it depends a lot on what the system is being used for while still in development.  Certainly can't be of much tactical importance, if the other members were eager to get rid of her (even someone as unsociable as TRON-sama is tolerated for the sake of her craft).  ^^'

In keeping with the aquatic theme, suppose she ran a small bait stand (or at her age, more like a hole-in-the-wall cart or tray).  And the trouble from which she was rescued from was her trying to make a couple of rowdy -kuns pay up (but ultimately biting off a little more than she could chew).  She'd know well more than a thing or two about bait (and probably enough about fishing to offer pointers to newbies), and probably puts her playfulness to good use by custom-making some very adorable-looking lures.

But past that, though.... yeah, perhaps a bit of an annoyance.  ^^;

QuoteOZONE-chan's story would be similar, and I suppose her and FreeVMS-chan are something of "sisters".

In that case,... on she goes in the panel!  ^___^

Quotevi-kun I see as younger looking (as vi is simplistic). I think he'd have short, light hair and glasses; I think he'd be friends with Unix-sama, BSD-san, and the older Unixen.

Emacs-kun would be just as old as vi, but would be older looking and perhaps a bit more handsome. Somehow I see him as a little on the shaggy, hippie-looking side (just a bit). He'd love ice cream (as an untrue legend says Emacs got its name from a chain of Boston ice cream shops), and be an adent follower of Stallman and his GNU crusade. I see him as more friendly with the Open Source types, but he also like to mingle with the OSXes.

Fufufu...!  ^___^
I'm so happy you acknowledged my suggestions regarding Vi/Emacs -- while I'm not a -kun fan by any stretch of the imagination, I do appreciate a little variety here and there.  Besides,... what better way to represent the perceived fanaticism of the Editor Wars than by turn the Unices/Linuces into real ticket-holding, banner-making, seminar-attending, book-signing fans?  ^________^

I hadn't really thought to deep about their physical appearances, but Emacs-kun seems right on the dot, and Vi-kun has the kind of traits that would easily win the admiration of UNIX-sama.  ^^

I also imagine that they're ability to defend themselves is non-existent -- they're both 100% intellgentia, and violence is beneath them.  Not that it would be in any way, shape or form necessary, what with VIP treatment from some of the most POWERFUL women in the OS-tan world. ^^;

QuoteOn this note...does Ruby on Rails deserve a -tan yet...?

No.  For the love of ALL that is HOLY, please don't take on more stuff to draw....  ^_______________^

QuoteWhoa... You're not used to farmland? I guess I cannot relate to that because I live in the Midwest and I have my whole life! ^^;

Aha!  A clue!.  ^___^
*jots down in notes*

QuoteThe DEC family picture is looking good so far! Ha ha! Even though the DEC-tans are supposed to be professional, that doesn't stop them from a little family shenanigans here and then!

Now that I think about it, it wouldn't be a bad idea to have the old Commodore-tans open up a little every once in a while (when off-duty, of course).  That picture certainly serves as inspiration (although I'll say more about it later).  ^.^

Quote
Yeah, I've mostly lived in either very oceanic settings or mountainous, nothern ones, so I feel most at home either near the sea or in the mountains...though, honestly, I feel safer in the latter.

I'd like to say "touche", but.... Le sigh.... *curses fate* -.-

QuoteAlso, I noticed talkings of Michigan. I would like to take this moment to mention that I currently reside in Michigan. However, this will be the only reference of my residence so please keep this a secret from the other threads (I know they're out to get me <.<; ).

Know the feeling, brother.... >.>;

QuoteAnyhow, here, have the latest version of the DEC picture:

Ah finally!  Bella-hime's Tour De Force in progress!  At last I get to comment about it.  ^___^

Well okay... HALF comment on them, since Aurora-hime and Siya-san have already pretty much offered ample swoonage on my behalf as far as the character portrayals go.  It's a real treat seeing just ONE of your characters on display, but now you have a full roster of SEVEN, with three more in the works.  ^.^

I think I see now what you meant by the art style -- although personally, it really DOES have more of an Anime cel-shade feel.  Simplistic, but to the point and effective at conveying emotions.  While some corners could use a little extra finesse (e.g., RSTS-tan's hair tips and hand), I tink the approach is not only an obvious time-saver, but it also lends the picture a vibrant, whimsical feel.  A perfect style when trying to convey RT-chan being belittled by Vaxeln and RSTS, and Ultrix-san being sandwiched by DEC-tans.   I much look forward to seeing how well you end up drawing TOPS-sama (whom I agree, probably could take after Cornelia), especially since (based on the sketchwork) she seems rather close to RSX-sama (aka, Mama VMS, aka2, GrandMa Windows).  ^>^

Quote
TSS 8, what we know:
-Was a small timesharing system started in the late 1960s.
-Ancestor of RSTS
-Ran on the PDP-8

Yeah, not a lot of info to go on.

What I pulled out of this air:
-Somehow I see her as small, mousy, with light hair and glasses (maybe). Being something of a peacenik-type (XD) dislikes being in the DEC military, and probably has a low rank (maybe even just being some kind of worker)

How about a mechanic?  ^___^
Or if you're thinking REALLY ancient times, a small and mousy blacksmith (sounds like an oxymoron, but then this coming from the pig who made a young-looking ancestral Windows-tan into a mason).  ^^;

Funny how so little information can lead to unparalleled crafty alternatives.   ^___^

QuoteOS/8, what we know:
-Ran on PDP-8
-Used Concise Command Language, which gave in an operating enviroment similar to TOPS-10. CCL was considered a very advanced language, even compaired to some modern ones. Some commands made their way into VMS.
-Could boot in under one-half a second
-Could be reconfigured without rebooting
-Practiced no form of timekeeping. Y2K problems came early for OS/8!

OS/8-tan, what I pulled out of the air:
-I see her as having dark, short hair. She's closest with TOPS-sama. While an excellent orator, she has no capasity for keeping time (IOW, she has no internal clock). She's a bit on the lanky side and is very fast.

Fufu... boots in half a second cause she really doesn't have too much to boot -- still, that's pretty impressive by anys standards. ^___^

Approve the description too. Especially love your later suggestion that she had a nasty habit of waking everyone at the wee hours of the morning.  ^v^

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Well, could've done better, but that's as much response stamina as I can muster today.  Since it's a weekend, I'll go all-out with my replies beginning tomorrow.  ^____^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 01, 2008, 11:58:05 AM
QuoteJust to let you know, this thread is up next for my daily swoonage [just need to disappear for a bit]. ^___^

However, I've been doing some thinking....

Given that Aurora has school and Bella has.... well,... something, I'm sure.... and I have my Python training (and catching up to a shark-load of drawing), would it be better if I just cap my response rate so that it doesn't divert much time away from our responsibilities elsewhere?

Say something like two replies a day? '__'

You have no idea…X___X

Sounds like it could be a good idea, but my post time-saving tactic is to only reply to posts that I feel I have something to say about. Not that I don’t (try to) read through relevant posts--it’s just that I don’t think I have to respond to every single point if I don’t have something to bring to the table.

For example, I read a bit of your and Aurora’s recent discussion on economics…while what I read was fairly interesting, I didn’t feel that I could really bring anything to said discussion. Thus I cut down on my post, saving people from having to answer any possible counter-points. I guess?

QuoteI agree with that. We certainly can't make them ALL stuffy... as long as there existed ITS-san, WAITS-san, UNIX-sama and DTSS-sama, ideological balance was maintained. ^____^

I suppose the attitude of the given OS-tan is based on the OSes use. Little academic OS-tans would be a great deal looser, while big corporate types would be more stuffy.

QuoteAh well, too late now... unless you're still in Michigan, you're free to watch that movie [Roger & Me] all you want. It deals with the economic collapse of Flint, Michigan in the late 80's/early 90's.

No, I’m back in my native habitat of the Easten Coahst…for now T___T

Quote*sighs amorously* Gyaaaaaah! That sure brings back memories... ^___^
I wonder if that Skylon Tower is still there. ^-^

Yeah, it's there! That’s the space-needle ripoff, right? :P

QuoteWell I already geysered once... but... oh what the heck... ^___^

*shoots out geyser of noseblood once more* >v<

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Ah crap.... feeling.... queezy.... ugh.... X___x

*passes out from blood loss*

Oh lud…I told you anemia isn’t fun T___T


QuoteStill would like to see what her right hand looks like in the final (currently just a nub), and her left foot might need a bit more elongation. Other than that, eCOS-chan is gorgeous -- the pose is sleek and powerful, and more importantly, very dynamic. Not sure if you posed for this one too, or used a martial arts reference shot, but I have to say it's very characteristic of her! ^-^

Uhm…no…

*gestures to come closer*

*whispers*

I didn’t use any reference shots, just a stick figure. I do have a secret formula, however--I try to make the pose as fluid as possible. It’s easier to explain what I did with a picture.



I drew guidelines like this while sketching it. I wanted to convey motion and I wanted each part of her body to be a continuation of the last, if that makes sense.

QuoteThe ponytail flips and sways convincingly, and is just the right size. Eidos couldn't have done better with Lara Croft's ponytail engine. Same goes with the hair bangs, which swish over her face with marked precision as well. ^^

Funny you should mention that, I did add a bit of Lara Croft inspiration (minus the fanboy fanservice XD)

QuoteThe dress is spot-on perfect for the girl -- slick and modern, and with trademark Bella-hime fold-work, you leave no doubt in any of our minds that you're the fashion queen! Silver brass knuckles are a clever touch, and the inclusion of the armor is much appreciated (as well as the little extra heel spike for when she REALLY gets serious).

Thank you as always for your top-notch work! ^o^

Thanks, I had a lot of fun with this costume. :D

QuoteI anticipated a similar revelation for OS/2-tan (with regards to eComStation-tan), but I figure VMS-sama would have felt this way much much sooner. ^^

Ah, is this why you’ve hinted at eComStation-tan being more akin to OS/2-tan’s daughter than sister…?

QuoteYou have no objections from me, cause that sounds about right! ^__^
Regarding her trade... tough call,... it depends a lot on what the system is being used for while still in development.

Um…I dunno…I suppose it’s mostly a hobbyist system…I always saw FreeVMS-chan as being a bit like Ed from Cowboy Bebop, a nuisance to most, very mischievous, and sometimes off in her own world, but still useful at times.

QuoteCertainly can't be of much tactical importance, if the other members were eager to get rid of her (even someone as unsociable as TRON-sama is tolerated for the sake of her craft). ^^'

In keeping with the aquatic theme, suppose she ran a small bait stand (or at her age, more like a hole-in-the-wall cart or tray). And the trouble from which she was rescued from was her trying to make a couple of rowdy -kuns pay up (but ultimately biting off a little more than she could chew). She'd know well more than a thing or two about bait (and probably enough about fishing to offer pointers to newbies), and probably puts her playfulness to good use by custom-making some very adorable-looking lures.

But past that, though.... yeah, perhaps a bit of an annoyance. ^^;

Haha! That’s a cute idea!

QuoteFufufu...! ^___^
I'm so happy you acknowledged my suggestions regarding Vi/Emacs -- while I'm not a -kun fan by any stretch of the imagination, I do appreciate a little variety here and there. Besides,... what better way to represent the perceived fanaticism of the Editor Wars than by turn the Unices/Linuces into real ticket-holding, banner-making, seminar-attending, book-signing fans? ^________^

I hadn't really thought to deep about their physical appearances, but Emacs-kun seems right on the dot, and Vi-kun has the kind of traits that would easily win the admiration of UNIX-sama. ^^

I also imagine that they're ability to defend themselves is non-existent -- they're both 100% intellgentia, and violence is beneath them. Not that it would be in any way, shape or form necessary, what with VIP treatment from some of the most POWERFUL women in the OS-tan world. ^^;

I drew up an Emacs and Red (a VMS text editor)-kun, as well as…I think it's vi-kun. I saw your replies in the theories thread.

That's pretty funny that they're all powerless and depend on the OS-tans to help them. XD

QuoteI'd like to say "touche", but.... Le sigh.... *curses fate* -.-

That’s how immediate family is…they lived in the Midwest for a long time, and spent some time in the southeast; but when they came to the northeast…they realized this was going to be their home…

QuoteAh finally! Bella-hime's Tour De Force in progress! At last I get to comment about it. ^___^

Well okay... HALF comment on them, since Aurora-hime and Siya-san have already pretty much offered ample swoonage on my behalf as far as the character portrayals go. It's a real treat seeing just ONE of your characters on display, but now you have a full roster of SEVEN, with three more in the works. ^.^

I think I see now what you meant by the art style -- although personally, it really DOES have more of an Anime cel-shade feel. Simplistic, but to the point and effective at conveying emotions. While some corners could use a little extra finesse (e.g., RSTS-tan's hair tips and hand), I tink the approach is not only an obvious time-saver, but it also lends the picture a vibrant, whimsical feel. A perfect style when trying to convey RT-chan being belittled by Vaxeln and RSTS, and Ultrix-san being sandwiched by DEC-tans. I much look forward to seeing how well you end up drawing TOPS-sama (whom I agree, probably could take after Cornelia), especially since (based on the sketchwork) she seems rather close to RSX-sama (aka, Mama VMS, aka2, GrandMa Windows). ^>^

Hair color I’m still thinking up for TOPS-sama…

But I found out something rather disconcerting. TOPS-10 and TOPS-20 are entirely unrelated and share different histories; but TOPS-20 did resurface as Tenex, and is sometimes called Twenex. So should TOPS-sama represent TOPS-10, and should I think up a TOPS-20 (aka Tenex or Twenex)-tan? I’m all for combining similar OSes into one character, but I think their different histories and uses warrant two different characters.

There’s some good material for a TOPS-20 (Who I will furthermore refer to as Tenex)-tan; VMS-sama would have a rivalry going with her. For one thing, DEC abandoned Tenex in favor of VMS, and asked Tenex users to move to VMS. But many, out of spite, moved to Unix instead!

I guess Tenex-tan’s troops would have been left without a leader after she got discharged from the DEC military; left without a commanding officer they would have had VMS-sama put in charge. But many would have rejected this in no uncertain terms, defecting to instead follow Unix-sama or her daughters! @___@’

QuoteHow about a mechanic? ^___^
Or if you're thinking REALLY ancient times, a small and mousy blacksmith (sounds like an oxymoron, but then this coming from the pig who made a young-looking ancestral Windows-tan into a mason). ^^;

Funny how so little information can lead to unparalleled crafty alternatives. ^___^
Mechanic…sounds really good to me!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 02, 2008, 12:56:20 PM
QuoteYou have no idea…X___X

Poor Bella-hime!  
I was right!  I inundate the poor girl with TONS of stuff to write! WAAAAAAH!!!!  ;^0^;

QuoteSounds like it could be a good idea, but my post time-saving tactic is to only reply to posts that I feel I have something to say about. Not that I don’t (try to) read through relevant posts--it’s just that I don’t think I have to respond to every single point if I don’t have something to bring to the table.

Oh, you might have noticed I've tried to do the same thing since my retirement.  Sometimes it works.  ^__^

But often times I just find some oddball way of having a thing to say about EVERYTHING, and the whole system just comes crumbling down.  -v-

So guess I'll try the response capping starting today.  And since I'm already WAY over 2 posts today, guess this'll be my last.  ^^;

I'll make my guidelines more explicit:  the maximum is 2 LARGE posts per day (meaning posts in response to something longer than a single paragraph in size), not including additional posts made to upload artwork.  An exception will be made in case there's an explicit request for an ASAP answer (although I doubt there'll ever be the need for one).  ^.^

If at all possible, I'll announce the next two threads I plan to reply to before I "clock out".  ^___^

QuoteNo, I’m back in my native habitat of the Easten Coahst…for now T___T

Yay!  In that case, you should've said so earlier!  Need to throw you a homecoming parade!  ^-^



Oh wait,... is that what "homecoming parades" refer to, nowadays?  T__T;

QuoteYeah, it's there! That’s the space-needle ripoff, right? :P

I'd rather say it's more a Toronto CN Tower rip-off,  but yeah... guess that's the one.  ^.^

Back in the good ol' days, the basement level used to have THE LARGEST VIDEOGAMES ARCADE that I'd ever seen in my life.  Doubt it's like that anymore, since coin-up arcades are now back there with dinosaurs.  

QuoteI didn’t use any reference shots, just a stick figure. I do have a secret formula, however--I try to make the pose as fluid as possible. It’s easier to explain what I did with a picture.

I drew guidelines like this while sketching it. I wanted to convey motion and I wanted each part of her body to be a continuation of the last, if that makes sense.

Wow, in that case that's even more impressive.  ^___^

It makes a kind of judo-based sense, you're right.  On the same token, though it also requires a comfortable mastery of human anatomy depiction, since you don't want to flow a particular body part in an unnatural direction/angle.

QuoteAh, is this why you’ve hinted at eComStation-tan being more akin to OS/2-tan’s daughter than sister…?

Yeppers.  ^___^
Course, there's already way too many past/present/future storylines to manage, so don't feel that has to be canon law or anything.

QuoteThat's pretty funny that they're all powerless and depend on the OS-tans to help them. XD

Especially Red-kun, who LOOKS like he can kick arse, but in reality wouldn't bother to lift a finger for anything.  ^^;

Then again, this only really makes OS-tan society more "ant-like" if you think about it -- BILLIONS of females, and only a handful of males to serve as acrobatic entertainment for all and personal enjoyment for the queen(s).

QuoteBut I found out something rather disconcerting. TOPS-10 and TOPS-20 are entirely unrelated and share different histories; but TOPS-20 did resurface as Tenex, and is sometimes called Twenex. So should TOPS-sama represent TOPS-10, and should I think up a TOPS-20 (aka Tenex or Twenex)-tan? I’m all for combining similar OSes into one character, but I think their different histories and uses warrant two different characters.

I think I would go for a separate Tenex-tan character, if only because you've already supplied enough material to make her an interesting addition.  Otherwise, I'll play it a la EXEC-sama and just the obscurity of ancient history to blur fact a little bit.  ^________^;

You know... for the same of efficiency.  ^v^;


=============================


Alrighty, and guess this concludes today's C-chan Response Session.  ^___^

Tomorrow I plan to get to the long-overdue response to Bella's OS-tan Manga Thread, as well as some backlog swoonage for Xenix-sama and Chibi Solaris-sama in Aurora's got an OS-tan art thread (btw, might be time to shorten the title a tad... ^.^;).

In other news, I'm happily making progress in my Python programming studies, and have written a few sample games from the book, plus a few modifications to make it more fun.  Here's a quick example of one such game....  ^____^


# Word Jumble
#
# The computer picks a random word and then "jumbles" it
# The player has to guess the original word

import random

# create a sequence of words to choose from
WORDS = ("amiga",
        "beos",
        "openvms",
        "os/2",
        "windows",
        "macintosh",
        "unix",
        "linux",
        "freebsd",
        "solaris",
        "riscos",
        "reactos",
        "vxworks",
        "multics",
        "dos")

# create a sequence of hints to choose from
HINTS = ("Is tall and cheerful, with beautiful rainbow eyes!",
        "Has bicolored eyes and is studious.",
        "Loves sharks, carries a cleaver, and needs a shrink.  FAST!",
        "Star Trek fangirl. Also has medusa-hair.",
        "In a world without walls, who needs...",
        "It's mostly about cats rather than fruit these days.",
        "Slackware-chan's Object O' Worship",
        "Penguins can't march without...",
        "Smart, sexy but also glutinous",
        "Can control magnetism and summon solar flares.",
        "Indestructible, but stylish.",
        "Windoze Wannabe.  'Nuff said.",
        "Carries a railgun and has been to Mars",
        "ITS-sama gave her a ride in a recent comic."
        "Contrary to what the BBC said, Bill Gates did not create this....")


# pick one word randomly from the sequence
i = random.randrange(len(WORDS))
word = WORDS[i]
hint = HINTS[i]

# create a variable to use later to see if the guess is correct
correct = word

# create a jumbled version of the word
jumble = ""

while word:
   # get a random letter in "word"
   position = random.randrange(len(word))
   # append the random letter into "jumble"
   jumble += word[position]
   # make "word" equal all the letters before the random letter,
   # and append the remaining letters after the random letter.
   word = word[:position] + word[(position+1):]

# start the game
print \
     """
             Welcome to Word Jumble!

        Unscramble the letters to make a word!
     (Press the enter key at the prompt to quit.)
     """

print "The jumble is:", jumble

# ask the player to guess the word
guess = raw_input("\nYour guess: ")
# force the guess to be lowercase
guess = guess.lower()

while (guess != correct) and (guess!= ""):
   print "Sorry, that's not it."
   print "Here's a hint:\n", hint
   guess = raw_input("\nYour guess: ")
   guess = guess.lower()

if guess == correct:
   print "That's it! You guessed it!\n"

print "Thanks for playing!"

raw_input("\n\nPress the enter key to exit.")
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 02, 2008, 07:29:50 PM
QuotePoor Bella-hime!
I was right! I inundate the poor girl with TONS of stuff to write! WAAAAAAH!!!! ;^0^;

No, no, I didn’t say you were inundating me with tons of writing; life is inundating me with tons of…everything…^^

Okay, not right this moment, but give me about one week or so…I fear I may become quite absent once more -__-

QuoteOh, you might have noticed I've tried to do the same thing since my retirement. Sometimes it works. ^__^

But often times I just find some oddball way of having a thing to say about EVERYTHING, and the whole system just comes crumbling down. -v-

So guess I'll try the response capping starting today. And since I'm already WAY over 2 posts today, guess this'll be my last. ^^;

I'll make my guidelines more explicit: the maximum is 2 LARGE posts per day (meaning posts in response to something longer than a single paragraph in size), not including additional posts made to upload artwork. An exception will be made in case there's an explicit request for an ASAP answer (although I doubt there'll ever be the need for one). ^.^

If at all possible, I'll announce the next two threads I plan to reply to before I "clock out". ^___^

I agree. Quite often I’ll just have to reply to something, no matter how OT it is…not that this is ever a big problem for me, I usually set aside a bit of time each day to write a few responses, and then get to the rest on another day.

But let us not forget some very interesting discussions in the past were far from on-topic. Some great character designs and backstories started as just a passing thought. So something can be said for getting off the beaten trail a bit.

QuoteYay! In that case, you should've said so earlier! Need to throw you a homecoming parade! ^-^

Oh wait,... is that what "homecoming parades" refer to, nowadays? T__T;

Wha? I thought I mentioned this, like, three weeks ago?

QuoteI'd rather say it's more a Toronto CN Tower rip-off, but yeah... guess that's the one. ^.^

Back in the good ol' days, the basement level used to have THE LARGEST VIDEOGAMES ARCADE that I'd ever seen in my life. Doubt it's like that anymore, since coin-up arcades are now back there with dinosaurs.

Awesome! But you’d be surprised how many videogame arcades I still see around.

QuoteWow, in that case that's even more impressive. ^___^

It makes a kind of judo-based sense, you're right. On the same token, though it also requires a comfortable mastery of human anatomy depiction, since you don't want to flow a particular body part in an unnatural direction/angle.

Well, maybe I wasn’t completely reference-less. But I didn’t have any reference pictures in that exact pose if that’s what you were wondering.

QuoteYeppers. ^___^
Course, there's already way too many past/present/future storylines to manage, so don't feel that has to be canon law or anything.

And as we’ve postulated before, the world of OS-tans kinda blurs the line between sister and daughter…

QuoteEspecially Red-kun, who LOOKS like he can kick arse, but in reality wouldn't bother to lift a finger for anything. ^^;

Oh I do suppose Red-kun would try to get in fights…

…would he win any, though…? XD

QuoteThen again, this only really makes OS-tan society more "ant-like" if you think about it -- BILLIONS of females, and only a handful of males to serve as acrobatic entertainment for all and personal enjoyment for the queen(s).

Uh…okay…um…what do you…? Yeah, I better not ask…O_o

But I dunno if OS-tan society is that gender imbalanced; I certainly do think the greater deal of nobility and leadership (IOW, the OS-tans) are female, while the lower classes (program, file, hardware-tans, etc) have a more even balance of male and female.

‘Course, when we get RL industry folk involved (like the different “Fathers”), then we see a lot more men.

QuoteI think I would go for a separate Tenex-tan character, if only because you've already supplied enough material to make her an interesting addition. Otherwise, I'll play it a la EXEC-sama and just the obscurity of ancient history to blur fact a little bit. ^________^;

You know... for the same of efficiency. ^v^;

Well, I’ll have to think up a physical design, but then again the DECs have always come quite easily to me...

Must be a New Englander thing ;)

QuoteAlrighty, and guess this concludes today's C-chan Response Session. ^___^

Tomorrow I plan to get to the long-overdue response to Bella's OS-tan Manga Thread, as well as some backlog swoonage for Xenix-sama and Chibi Solaris-sama in Aurora's got an OS-tan art thread (btw, might be time to shorten the title a tad... ^.^

You know, I’d really like to hear what you have to say about my proposed chapter ideas, maybe even a bit more so than on the current chapter. Not that I want to burden you with a ton more responses--it’s just that I like hearing a different perspective on my own ideas before I put them down on paper.

QuoteIn other news, I'm happily making progress in my Python programming studies, and have written a few sample games from the book, plus a few modifications to make it more fun. Here's a quick example of one such game.... ^____^

Code:
# Word Jumble
#
# The computer picks a random word and then "jumbles" it
# The player has to guess the original word

import random

# create a sequence of words to choose from
WORDS = ("amiga",
        "beos",
        "openvms",
        "os/2",
        "windows",
        "macintosh",
        "unix",
        "linux",
        "freebsd",
        "solaris",
        "riscos",
        "reactos",
        "vxworks",
        "multics",
        "dos")

# create a sequence of hints to choose from
HINTS = ("Is tall and cheerful, with beautiful rainbow eyes!",
        "Has bicolored eyes and is studious.",
        "Loves sharks, carries a cleaver, and needs a shrink.  FAST!",
        "Star Trek fangirl. Also has medusa-hair.",
        "In a world without walls, who needs...",
        "It's mostly about cats rather than fruit these days.",
        "Slackware-chan's Object O' Worship",
        "Penguins can't march without...",
        "Smart, sexy but also glutinous",
        "Can control magnetism and summon solar flares.",
        "Indestructible, but stylish.",
        "Windoze Wannabe.  'Nuff said.",
        "Carries a railgun and has been to Mars",
        "ITS-sama gave her a ride in a recent comic."
        "Contrary to what the BBC said, Bill Gates did not create this....")


# pick one word randomly from the sequence
i = random.randrange(len(WORDS))
word = WORDS[i]
hint = HINTS[i]

# create a variable to use later to see if the guess is correct
correct = word

# create a jumbled version of the word
jumble = ""

while word:
   # get a random letter in "word"
   position = random.randrange(len(word))
   # append the random letter into "jumble"
   jumble += word[position]
   # make "word" equal all the letters before the random letter,
   # and append the remaining letters after the random letter.
   word = word[:position] + word[(position+1):]

# start the game
print \
     """
             Welcome to Word Jumble!

        Unscramble the letters to make a word!
     (Press the enter key at the prompt to quit.)
     """

print "The jumble is:", jumble

# ask the player to guess the word
guess = raw_input("\nYour guess: ")
# force the guess to be lowercase
guess = guess.lower()

while (guess != correct) and (guess!= ""):
   print "Sorry, that's not it."
   print "Here's a hint:\n", hint
   guess = raw_input("\nYour guess: ")
   guess = guess.lower()

if guess == correct:
   print "That's it! You guessed it!\n"

print "Thanks for playing!"

raw_input("\n\nPress the enter key to exit.")


Haha! I kinda, sorta, get what’s going on. A bit. I loved reading the clues, but I must note one little slip-up I had: I lined Multics up with the clue “"Contrary to what the BBC said, Bill Gates did not create this....") and I was like, hot damn! The BBC has been going downhill!

…until I noticed the clue above it.

*goes off to find dunce hat*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 04, 2008, 08:52:24 PM
So, I have a few semi-finished-ish picture to present!



Yay, TOPS 10-sama has been added! I may or may not add more of the DEC-tans as I design them, though.



Woot! The VMS-sama/eCOS-chan picture! I call it Fire and Ice, because, well, it just seems to fit. FYI I did finish eCOS-tan's other hand, but it ended up a moot point. Background was just kinda thrown in cause I couldn't think of a better one :P



Hey, it's an unfinished vector sketch of chibi CP/CMS and TSS/360-tan. And no, CP/CMS-tan IS NOT trying to off TSS/360-tan XD

Blue + gray/white color scheme of CP/CMS-tan is a nod to her IBM heritage. I figure her anthropomorphism would probably be a hawk, although I've considered a bear in the past. I also though archery would be a good skill for CP/CMS-tan.

To recap on her character:

Quote-In addition to its role as the ancestor of the VM family, CP/CMS played an important role in the development of operating system theory, in the design of IBM's System/370 and later product lines, in the creation of the time-sharing industry, and in the creation of a self-supporting user community that anticipated today's free software movement. She would be quite a prolific old lass.
-CP/CMS was first released in 1968, and last released in 1972; a version of CP/CMS lives today under the name of VM/370; so I guess CP/CMS-tan would still be alive.
-It belongs to the VM family of IBM mainframes, the logo of which is a green teddy bear. Perhaps CP/CMS-tan's anthropomorphism should be a bear.
-Considered the "mother of all IBM mainframe OSs"

-CP/CMS had three distict versions:
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* CP-40/CMS, an important "one-off" research system that established the CP/CMS virtual machine architecture
* CP-67/CMS, a reimplementation of CP-40/CMS for the IBM System/360-67, and the primary focus of this article
* CP-370/CMS, a reimplementation of CP-67/CMS for the System/370 â€" never released as such, but instead becoming the foundation of IBM's VM/370 operating system (announced in 1972 and still in use)

For the sake of simplicity, I will likely make only one CP/CMS-tan, however.

-License was the IBM Type-III Library (free in source code form at no charge to IBM customers, without support). While debatable, CP/CMS is considered by many to be one of the first examples of open source software! I wonder if along with ITS-san, CP/CMS-tan would be a role model for Linux-sama?
-was built in IBM's Cambridge Scientific Center, an R&D department with strong ties to MIT's Project MAC (responsible for Multics' creation). The Cambridge Scientific Center was even housed in the same building as Project MAC. And while not derived from CTSS in a "genetic way", CP/CMS was strongly influenced by CTSS (as much as Multics). Methinks this would make for a good backstory between Multics-sama and CP/CMS-tan. I mean, both were "born" at the same place, and had the same teacher; although, Multics-sama probably would have received more attention (as CTSS was used to build Multics on, and CP/CMS was merely based on CTSS).

- CP/CMS is made of two components:

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* CP, the Control Program, created the virtual machine environment. The widely-used version was CP-67, which ran on the S/360-67. (The research system CP-40 established the architecture. A third version, CP-370, became VM/370.) Instead of explicitly dividing up memory and other resources among users, which had been the traditional approach, CP provided each user with a simulated stand-alone System/360 computer, able to run any S/360 software that ran on the bare machine. This gave each user what was, in effect, a private computer system.

* CMS, the Cambridge Monitor System (and also Console Monitor System â€" but renamed Conversational Monitor System in VM) was a lightweight single-user operating system, for interactive timesharing use. By running many copies of CMS in CP's virtual machines â€" instead of multiple copies of large, traditional multi-tasking operating systems â€" the overhead per user was less. This allowed a great number of simultaneous users to share a single S/360.


I have no idea what this means for her character. However, it did have user security that was similar to Multics.
-Was considered a "poor cousin" of IBM's other OSs; while a revolutionary system, it was quite shunned at the time in favor of more primative batch systems. But it rose above limited resources and company politics, to create an enduring and important technical legacy, a fiercely loyal user base, major derivative systems in the time-sharing industry, and, ultimately, a heritage as the grandparent of major 21st century products from IBM (more and more parallels to Multics-sama, I see).
-IBM submitted a proposal to Project MAC. However, IBM's proposal was not well received: MIT chose GE as the MULTICS system vendor. The fallout from this event led directly to CP/CMS.

There's more, but this is all I've read about so far. Right now my head is...kinda spinning after reading about CP/CMS...I still have next to no ideas for a CP/CMS-tan (or -sama) X___X

TSS/360-tan is pretty self explanatory...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on September 04, 2008, 09:49:59 PM
DEC Family photo: Cool! I like how you made it look like a photograph too!

And TOPS-san (TOPS 10, right?) is very pretty! And she's got medals, and a cape! Extra coolness!

VMS + eCOS pic: As mentioned earlier, great poses with both characters- really shows of both of their personalities and why any sensible person would not mess with them! And the background is just plain awesome! It's kinda psychedelic and goes perfectly with both characters and the sunburst in the upper left with its radiating rays amplifies the intensity of the whole picture! ;010

CP/CMS + TSS/360 chibis: Sooooo cute! I know I shouldn't be saying that about any Mainframe-tans but in chibi form they are so cute! I also really like how you did the eyes!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 05, 2008, 08:19:43 PM
Just doing a little warm-up swoonage before I get to the main event.   ^___^

*stares at last three pics*

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 06, 2008, 11:09:42 PM
QuoteDEC Family photo: Cool! I like how you made it look like a photograph too!

Luckily, I think I can fit in the rest of the DEC-tans. Tenex, TSS-8, OS/8, VMS, and of course the ghost of Batch/11-tan :P

QuoteAnd TOPS-san (TOPS 10, right?) is very pretty! And she's got medals, and a cape! Extra coolness!

I probably should have added more detail to those medals...oh well, I sacrificed detail for speed...

QuoteVMS + eCOS pic: As mentioned earlier, great poses with both characters- really shows of both of their personalities and why any sensible person would not mess with them! And the background is just plain awesome! It's kinda psychedelic and goes perfectly with both characters and the sunburst in the upper left with its radiating rays amplifies the intensity of the whole picture!

Thank you! The background I whipped up in a few minutes, I thought up a grandiose fight scene with a bunch of shadowy figures they're wailing on, but again...a sacrifice of detail for getting 'er done. The hardest part was the export, cause it used a lot of blurring...

QuoteCP/CMS + TSS/360 chibis: Sooooo cute! I know I shouldn't be saying that about any Mainframe-tans but in chibi form they are so cute! I also really like how you did the eyes!

Well, I think that these would be a few of the last down-to-earth Mainframe-tans before their egos...and height...got atmospherically huge.

The eyes I like experimenting with, cause I'm always looking for ways to try new styles while retaining my own.

And C-Chan exploding? NO WAI!!!! @__@
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 11, 2008, 09:39:32 PM
QuoteNo, no, I didn’t say you were inundating me with tons of writing; life is inundating me with tons of…everything…^^

Okay, not right this moment, but give me about one week or so…I fear I may become quite absent once more -__-

*sets blender setting on "Atomize" and starts blending self* X___X

QuoteUh…okay…um…what do you…? Yeah, I better not ask…O_o

But I dunno if OS-tan society is that gender imbalanced; I certainly do think the greater deal of nobility and leadership (IOW, the OS-tans) are female, while the lower classes (program, file, hardware-tans, etc) have a more even balance of male and female.

‘Course, when we get RL industry folk involved (like the different “Fathers”), then we see a lot more men.

Bwahahaha!!!  ^v^
You're right, you're right -- almost forgot about the HORDES of "common folk" (=files) in our OS-tan world which would certainly be more gender balanced.  ^^

And yes, funny how I can't really think of any RL industry leaders that are women (thinks of Mitchell Baker, Firefox-ko and Thunderbird-ko's "Mother").

Quote
You know, I’d really like to hear what you have to say about my proposed chapter ideas, maybe even a bit more so than on the current chapter. Not that I want to burden you with a ton more responses--it’s just that I like hearing a different perspective on my own ideas before I put them down on paper.

Done, and then some I'm sure.  ^^;

QuoteHaha! I kinda, sorta, get what’s going on. A bit. I loved reading the clues, but I must note one little slip-up I had: I lined Multics up with the clue “"Contrary to what the BBC said, Bill Gates did not create this....") and I was like, hot damn! The BBC has been going downhill!

…until I noticed the clue above it.

*goes off to find dunce hat*



^.^

BTW, I'm already starting to do GUI work with Python!  ^v^

Won't be long now... the OS-tan Concentration game may very well become a reality.  ^-^

QuoteSo, I have a few semi-finished-ish picture to present!

Yay, TOPS 10-sama has been added! I may or may not add more of the DEC-tans as I design them, though.

Well at last, I get to comment on these.  ^_________^;

I see what you mean by TOPS-sama looking like a certain someone from Code Geass.  Certainly does work though, as it gives her a very graceful-yet-stern look of authority to her, and well who can say no to those cat-like eyes and lush purple hair.  ^___^
Also noticed that she's got quite the............ I'll call it "asset"........ not sure if it's intentional, but it's an interesting contrast with the flatter RSX11-sama.  Can we say "Hot Mama TOPS-sama? [hey, it rhymes!] ^___^

I think I already swooned bucketfuls before with the other characters, but do have to admire the tactical shading you've used -- top notch work, especially for so many characters!  ^v^

But... the doggie's gone?  @__@

QuoteWoot! The VMS-sama/eCOS-chan picture! I call it Fire and Ice, because, well, it just seems to fit. FYI I did finish eCOS-tan's other hand, but it ended up a moot point. Background was just kinda thrown in cause I couldn't think of a better one :P

NICE-U!!!  ^___^

A bit shocked, though, since I thought this was a duel scene between them -- on the other hand, you did explicitly say it was a duel between VMS-sama and 2k3-chan, so since that was scrapped probably the duel was too.  ^^'
But it still works -- and certainly allows for the kind of contrasting background you set up (and besides, they're more likely to partner up against foes than duel one another regularly).  ^___^

Shadework once again is fantastic, as is the highlighting (particularly exquisite on VMS-sama's waving strands).  It's not entirely perfect, though -- unless they're not supposed to be together, the direction of the light indicates that VMS-sama's head/arms should cast a shadow over eCOS-chan's arm (as well as her right bang).  Also eCOS-chan's armor still doesn't look completely metallic; on the other hand, all the metal on VMS-sama's side is spot-on.  The lighting on the cleaver is downright supreme.  ^___^

QuoteHey, it's an unfinished vector sketch of chibi CP/CMS and TSS/360-tan. And no, CP/CMS-tan IS NOT trying to off TSS/360-tan XD

Blue + gray/white color scheme of CP/CMS-tan is a nod to her IBM heritage. I figure her anthropomorphism would probably be a hawk, although I've considered a bear in the past. I also though archery would be a good skill for CP/CMS-tan.

BWAHAHA!!!  Now you know why I asked for chibis for a potential B-day gift.  Too cute!  Adorably cute!  And very Animesque (more so, perhaps, if we tightened or outright eliminated the noses).  ^^

Surprising amount of detail went to clothing I see, despite the fact that they're chibis, and vector sketches no less.  They certainly wear the kind of elaborate, gaudy, Classical-era attire that the current  Mainframe-tans are notorious for (except for z/OS-sama, which is much more futuristic, but still elaborate and gaudy).  ^^;
Bucket-loads of praise have to go to the hair, though -- CP/CMS-sama's killer bang-cowlick-ponytail triage is a knock-out combination (especially paired with those fierce hawk eyes), while TSS 360-sama's doe-eyed look and beautifully gray hair ribbons make her look cute enough to squeeze (a start contrast to her more "goddess-like" appearance in last page's full-sized pic.  ^.^

I do agree with Aurora-hime that the eyes are very well done for these chibis,... though I might add that CP/CMS-sama's eyes could use a little dab of pure white to their gloss.  More for the dramatic contrast.  ^__^

QuoteWell, I think that these would be a few of the last down-to-earth Mainframe-tans before their egos...and height...got atmospherically huge.

...Much to the joy and pleasure of C-chan's everywhere. ^__________^

But don't mind me, please continue....  ^.^

*wags tail giddily*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 16, 2008, 06:43:04 PM
Quote*sets blender setting on "Atomize" and starts blending self* X___X

Sigh...sorry for not being able to check in more often...this is another one of my hectic times of the year, before my beloved "fall lull" and subsequent "winter lull". Come October I should be able to check in quite a bit more, and by mid October I'm sure you won't be able to get rid of me ^^

QuoteBwahahaha!!! ^v^
You're right, you're right -- almost forgot about the HORDES of "common folk" (=files) in our OS-tan world which would certainly be more gender balanced. ^^

And yes, funny how I can't really think of any RL industry leaders that are women (thinks of Mitchell Baker, Firefox-ko and Thunderbird-ko's "Mother").

Hmmm...the Mozilla sisters have a mommy...?


Quote^.^

BTW, I'm already starting to do GUI work with Python! ^v^

Won't be long now... the OS-tan Concentration game may very well become a reality. ^-^

I can't wait to see this game :D

Quote:
So, I have a few semi-finished-ish picture to present!

QuoteWell at last, I get to comment on these. ^_________^;

I see what you mean by TOPS-sama looking like a certain someone from Code Geass. Certainly does work though, as it gives her a very graceful-yet-stern look of authority to her, and well who can say no to those cat-like eyes and lush purple hair. ^___^
Also noticed that she's got quite the............ I'll call it "asset"........ not sure if it's intentional, but it's an interesting contrast with the flatter RSX11-sama. Can we say "Hot Mama TOPS-sama? [hey, it rhymes!] ^___^

I think I already swooned bucketfuls before with the other characters, but do have to admire the tactical shading you've used -- top notch work, especially for so many characters! ^v^

But... the doggie's gone? @__@

Oh wow you're right, TOPS 10-sama's endowment is bigger than Harvard's! O__O

I can't really say that was intentional, though... :P

As for the missing dog (Spike), he might reappear. This picture is still in progress, of course....I offer OS/8-tan as proof.



If she looks tired, that's because she is. Remember...? Getting up at all hours of the morning because she cannot keep track of time. Now all I have to add is TSS/8 (the mechanic), Tenex (the Sinophile), BATCH-11 (the crazy knife-wielder) and VMS-sama (the nosebleed inducer)!

QuoteNICE-U!!! ^___^

A bit shocked, though, since I thought this was a duel scene between them -- on the other hand, you did explicitly say it was a duel between VMS-sama and 2k3-chan, so since that was scrapped probably the duel was too. ^^'
But it still works -- and certainly allows for the kind of contrasting background you set up (and besides, they're more likely to partner up against foes than duel one another regularly). ^___^

Shadework once again is fantastic, as is the highlighting (particularly exquisite on VMS-sama's waving strands). It's not entirely perfect, though -- unless they're not supposed to be together, the direction of the light indicates that VMS-sama's head/arms should cast a shadow over eCOS-chan's arm (as well as her right bang). Also eCOS-chan's armor still doesn't look completely metallic; on the other hand, all the metal on VMS-sama's side is spot-on. The lighting on the cleaver is downright supreme. ^___^

No, it was supposed to be a duel scene between VMS and Server 2003-tan, but I got board with Server 2003-tan, and decided to add eCOS-tan instead. I will see what I can do to improve it, though...

QuoteBWAHAHA!!! Now you know why I asked for chibis for a potential B-day gift. Too cute! Adorably cute! And very Animesque (more so, perhaps, if we tightened or outright eliminated the noses). ^^

Surprising amount of detail went to clothing I see, despite the fact that they're chibis, and vector sketches no less. They certainly wear the kind of elaborate, gaudy, Classical-era attire that the current Mainframe-tans are notorious for (except for z/OS-sama, which is much more futuristic, but still elaborate and gaudy). ^^;
Bucket-loads of praise have to go to the hair, though -- CP/CMS-sama's killer bang-cowlick-ponytail triage is a knock-out combination (especially paired with those fierce hawk eyes), while TSS 360-sama's doe-eyed look and beautifully gray hair ribbons make her look cute enough to squeeze (a start contrast to her more "goddess-like" appearance in last page's full-sized pic. ^.^

I do agree with Aurora-hime that the eyes are very well done for these chibis,... though I might add that CP/CMS-sama's eyes could use a little dab of pure white to their gloss. More for the dramatic contrast. ^__^

Thank you! These are in progress too, so they're nowhere near finished.

Quote...Much to the joy and pleasure of C-chan's everywhere. ^__________^

But don't mind me, please continue.... ^.^

*wags tail giddily*

Uh oh, C-Chan's giddy...

...dare I show him his birthday gift (which is still in beta)....?

SURPRISE!



Both horses are based on pictures I've taken. I kinda wanted the horses to represent hard drives and their size, with is why PCLOS's horse is much larger than SAM-chan's. PCLOS-tan's horse is an Arabian, considered the most ancient of all "modern breeds"; this is one of my favorite breeds of horse. They are famed for their nimbleness, hardiness, and adaptablity, and known for their great intuition and intelligence; but derided by some as being too difficult and hotheaded. Arabians are probably one of the few horse breeds that can, quite easily, outwit their riders, learn to take advantage of every flaw, and can figure out how to turn this on the rider. But if handled properly, they are willing to give their all for their rider, and can make great bonds with humans.

SAM-chan's horse is modeled on the Shetland Pony, a tiny, mischievous breed from Scotland. Shetland Ponies are the classic kid's horse; they are small, fat, and furry, with a wicked streak of gluttony, and are known for being sharp-witted and feisty. In case you were wondering, the pony's bridle, saddle and SAM-chan's britches, hat and tall boots are an allusion to the gear worn in the sport of dressage, a precision equestrian event that has it's roots in western Europe and is very popular in Germany.

I would have given PCLOS-tan a hat, but I'm no good at drawing cowboy hats--and besides which, it would've covered too much hair.

But as I said, it's still in beta, as more detail is needed on the saddlery, as well as putting in PCLOS and SAM-chan's hands, and doing hair highlighting. But it's a start. I should also note that these are the first characters I've drawn entirely on the computer, with no guide sketch (OS/8-tan being the second)

And in case you were wondering but weren't able to see it...yes, that is a C-Chan cameo there...

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 17, 2008, 02:03:53 PM
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(No but seriously, I'll be right back to comment properly on this one.  Thank you so much for the beautiful present, Bella-hime!  You say it's not finished, but it means the world to me!  ^v^)

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QuoteSigh...sorry for not being able to check in more often...this is another one of my hectic times of the year, before my beloved "fall lull" and subsequent "winter lull". Come October I should be able to check in quite a bit more, and by mid October I'm sure you won't be able to get rid of me ^^

I'm still dying of curiosity to see what entails the daily life of Bella-hime.  It still says "student" in her profile, but I'm wondering now if that's outdated....

Or perhaps not necessarily what I/we assume.... ^.^

QuoteHmmm...the Mozilla sisters have a mommy...?

Yepper Pepper.  ^-^

QuoteI can't wait to see this game  

Actually, today I had another very dangerous urge to create one of those overly-ambitious ones -- and I've been trying hard to stifle that nonsense, but it keeps resurfacing.  ^^;

It would be a very simple old-RPGeque game centered around the Binteji Renmei.  It would have elements of RPG, RTS, social/city simulations and "collect them all" games.

It starts off with the founding of the BR, at which point Amiga-sama, ][-chan, GS/OS, Lisa-chan, Windows 1.0-chan, and Windows 2.0-chan are playable characters.  Each has their fighting style (or lack thereof), speech mannerisms, and of course talents.  Amiga-sama is a multi-role character whose good at many things and has perpetually-good morale and endurance.  ][-chan is a great short and long-range fighter, knows how to grow food (and teach others), but has fairly low speed and hit points.  GS/OS-sama is the greatest fighter among them at startup, but generally not very good at much of anything else.  Both Lisa-chan and 1.0-chan don't have exceptional talents and their fighting skills are non-existent, but they have almost interminable endurance for boring, reptitive tasks (such as knitting or carrying stuff) and their presence helps maintain morale and happiness.  2.0-chan has poor fighting skills and overall low endurance/hit points, but she's the only one at startup who can build (and teach others to build) strong building structures, and is key to getting ][-chan's simple hut expanded to a decent living place.  ^^

The key at the beginning of the game is the same as most Sim city/town/etc simulators -- expand the BR and build up resources so that you start attracting (and/or maintaining) potential new members.  This is done by expanding the crop fields, building extra living quarters and storage sheds, refurbishing broken appliances into working ones, fighting off viruses and bootlegs in the vicinity, etc.  The player could take direct control of up to three characters at a time, but the real goal is to delegate the tasks properly so the right number of people work on the right number of things.  With so few OS-tans at first, and with no communications grid set up, it's dangerous to spread the OS-tans too far.

New members start to introduce new skills that help expand the technology tree further (and add an extra helping hand).  PET-chan, for example, would introduce fishing and boating, Pilot-chan flying and trade, ZX-Spectrum-tan higher grades of teaching and research (the more the other OS-tans are taught, the more advanced tech trees become available).  There would also be various non-vintage-tans wandering around the map randomly -- a few offer trouble, many a friendly conversation or valuable information, but a couple offer a useful service such as temporary volunteer work, simple bartering, or a financial reward for a simple task or item that can bring in some money.

If mismanaged -- and all the new members leave starved and unhappy, and the buildings/fields created destroyed by rampaging malware-tans -- than the player starts from scratch.  If well-played, however, the BR becomes a bustling mini-metropolis of activity, with control and influence over every part of the mini World Map, and with activities essentially self-sustaining.

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In short -- yeah, this isn't gonna happen.  ^^;
But I suppose it's a nice thing to aspire to in case my Concentration game ends up reasonably successful.  ^__^

QuoteIf she looks tired, that's because she is. Remember...? Getting up at all hours of the morning because she cannot keep track of time.

And she reminds me of a 1920's girl.  After she yawns, I can picture her dancing the Charleston.  ^^'

QuoteNow all I have to add is TSS/8 (the mechanic), Tenex (the Sinophile), BATCH-11 (the crazy knife-wielder) and VMS-sama (the nosebleed inducer)!

I'm loading a few swoons in the torpedo-door bays as we speak.  ^___^

QuoteUh oh, C-Chan's giddy...

...dare I show him his birthday gift (which is still in beta)....?

SURPRISE!

ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU SO MUCH BELLA-HIME!!!  ^V^

QuoteBoth horses are based on pictures I've taken. I kinda wanted the horses to represent hard drives and their size, with is why PCLOS's horse is much larger than SAM-chan's. PCLOS-tan's horse is an Arabian, considered the most ancient of all "modern breeds"; this is one of my favorite breeds of horse. They are famed for their nimbleness, hardiness, and adaptablity, and known for their great intuition and intelligence; but derided by some as being too difficult and hotheaded. Arabians are probably one of the few horse breeds that can, quite easily, outwit their riders, learn to take advantage of every flaw, and can figure out how to turn this on the rider. But if handled properly, they are willing to give their all for their rider, and can make great bonds with humans.

Figured PCLOS-sama would offer the perfect excuse for you to draw a horse.  ^__^
Not sure if you'll add more details to the horses post-Beta, but as they are they are gorgeous -- the detail is exquisite, and offers the same kind of anatomical-correctness that Anime artists tend to give their animal characters (I've always liked the fact that cats look like cats, and not like Felix).  ^^;

QuoteSAM-chan's horse is modeled on the Shetland Pony, a tiny, mischievous breed from Scotland. Shetland Ponies are the classic kid's horse; they are small, fat, and furry, with a wicked streak of gluttony, and are known for being sharp-witted and feisty. In case you were wondering, the pony's bridle, saddle and SAM-chan's britches, hat and tall boots are an allusion to the gear worn in the sport of dressage, a precision equestrian event that has it's roots in western Europe and is very popular in Germany.

AHHH!!!  Potty mouth!!!  ^0^

*grabs shower brush and soap*

Oh wait,... that's "Shetland" Pony.  My mistake. ^^'

You can copy and paste the horse coments above onto here -- the same applies.  ^.^

SAM-chan looks adorable (more so after you explained the dressage bit), and I can imagine her mouse clinging for dear life after the hat flew right past over him.  ^__^

QuoteI would have given PCLOS-tan a hat, but I'm no good at drawing cowboy hats--and besides which, it would've covered too much hair.

And actually, it wouldn't be uncommon for her to latch her hat behind her back, especially if she's expecting to ride REAL fast as she would being the maverick that she is.  ^___^

QuoteBut as I said, it's still in beta, as more detail is needed on the saddlery, as well as putting in PCLOS and SAM-chan's hands, and doing hair highlighting. But it's a start. I should also note that these are the first characters I've drawn entirely on the computer, with no guide sketch (OS/8-tan being the second)

It's a birthday picture, so I will offer nothing but showering and praise in this instance. ^.^
It's up to you to take care of any niggles you feel might need to be corrected for the final.  ^___^
But if it's your first 100% digital computer drawing, then congratulations!  (or should I say, welcome to my world...) ^v^

Not sure how long this might have taken vs. sketching it first, but the results are great for a first attempt.  ^^

QuoteAnd in case you were wondering but weren't able to see it...yes, that is a C-Chan cameo there...

Fufufu!  I just noticed I'm underneath a great bit of shade.  ^.^
*nosebleeds*

Now if you'll excuse me....  I gotta take a quick visit to Baikonaur.

No real reason.... I swear..... ^____^

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Chocofreak13 on September 26, 2008, 03:02:41 PM
tasty. ~^_^~ your art is making me a bit jealous. (that, and the fact that you actually have the time for digital coloring! O_O;)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 28, 2008, 12:45:09 AM
Oh now, it's not really hard (or necessarily time-consuming) to do digital coloring, especially if one is using Inkscape.  Give it a shot -- it's a free program.  ^^

http://inkscape.org/
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on September 28, 2008, 04:00:19 PM
By the way, something seems to be the wrong with Bella's Photobucketeering. Check that up, would you? The images aren't showan.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on September 29, 2008, 11:41:11 PM
Hmmm...  I seem to have no trouble with them (viewing them from home).  On the other hand, I have heard a lot of problems coming from Photobucket as of late.... might be related.  8(
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on September 30, 2008, 07:16:49 AM
Hum. I see them now. Wtf. Oh well, all's well that ends well I guess.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 10, 2008, 12:59:19 PM
Oh gawd...what a horrific month this has been... I've lived though the start major recession and some terrible weather including a HURRICANE. I was still helping my family with the last few major photography jobs of the season--the bad part being not a huge workload, but the fact that frivolous purchases aren't so popular at a time like this. Not to mention the frustrating equipment malfunctions and a near-devastating business miscalculation on my boss' part. Add in my studying and...well, maybe you can see why time was a bit short for me.

If any good has come from this situation, it's that I'm getting to stay at home over the holidays, instead of going out to the Southwest on vacation; I really love being near my close relatives and friends at that time of the year.

Ironically, the time when I had the least on my plate were over the weekends while helping out my family-- but these were mostly spent in...crushingly dull...towns in rural New England, where I couldn't even fathom searching around to find a library or cafe that I could do a bit of web surfing from. This isolation may not have been entirely bad...for awhile I had actually lost a bit of inspiration; and rather than waiting around for it to find me, I decided to track it down and find it. I had the desire to draw something, after all, so I took initiative and jump-started it by making some chibis of characters I had wanted to draw for some time. This is a milestone for me in some ways, as these are some of the only vector sketches I've attempted free of a hand-drawn sketch first (aside from the PCLOS/SAM-chan and OS/8-tan drawings) and are likly the most efficient drawings I've done to date. I also found the time to work on chapter three of my comic; the dialogue is planned out, the panels planned, but I still have some inking to go on it.

But, thank goodness, it looks like things have evened out for me. I wish I could have checked in more often, and I'm very sorry for not finding the time, but now I promise you won't be able to get rid of me. And I don't promise things unless I mean them.

First off, I want to just say that I'm about done with C-Chan's belated birthday gift. I should be able to post the finished product within a few days :3

For the time being, I'll post the chibis. Each character was drawn completly in Inkscape, using geometric shapes (the circle and square) for the basic forms. It took a few minutes to do the forms for each, then about 45 to an hour to do the vector sketch and shading. I do think I've found a very efficient way to do chibis...I might make a tutorial or at least post the SVG files so people can see how I drew them.

First off, BSD and AIX-tan:



BSD-tan's outfit and weapon are based off of the magical BSD-girl mascot, but made a bit more mature. AIX, for those who need a refresher, is considered by the Multicians to be "A Multics-like OS posing as a Unix"; it is an IBM Unix that does have some features present in Multics and TSS/360. So it's fitting that AIX-tan would have an unusual love for the finer things in life, and love to dress fancily.

I do suppose she'd be one of the few Unixen who would be overjoyed and at peace with finding out that Multics-sama is her grandmother.

Next up, Vi (/Vim?), (GNU) Emacs, and Red-kun:



Vi-kun is quiet and efficent; but some find him difficult to work with, being a bit tempermental and shy. However, many would like his intelligence and no-nonsense attitude, and his ability to work even with sparse resources available. Physically he's on the short side, and around 14 or 15 years old. Being a fervent follower of Unix Philosophy and sharing a few traits with her, I suppose one of his closest friends would be Unix-sama; BSD-san would be another, both knowing each other for decades and having the same "father".

Emacs-kun is the object of much rivalry with Vi-kun. Excepting intelligence, he would be the opposite of Vi-kun in almost every way: charismatic, mature, handsome and tall, a great speaker and the heartthrob of many a fangirl. He is a hint on the vain side, spending more time on his hair and clothing than most girls he knows. While he's mostly associated with Unix-tans, he would have friends in all circles; even the Mac-tans would admire his exceptional smarts and good-looks.

You wouldn't know it to look at him, but one of his best friends would be ITS-san. A believer in the GNU project, he was brought up in the hacker culture of MIT and witnessed its downfall; he would be most comforable when in the company of like-minded open-source types (and would probably be best friends with the Linuxes).

Red-kun is, of course, a follower of VMS-sama, going back to their military days when VMS-sama was his commanding officer. Somehow I see him as the opposite of VMS-sama; hotheaded, smart-mouthed, and willing to pick a fight with anyone, even though he's prone to getting his butt kicked. He would love reading, however; probably the only time he would be annoying people around him is when his head's in a book.

I do remember C-Chan mentioned thinking Emacs-kun was like a certain character from Battlestar Galatica (Dr. Baltar, or someone...?); while I've regrettably not seen that series, I now think I can draw a comparison between Red-kun and Sawyer, a sly Southern con man from my favorite cult hit, Lost (OMG a Lost reference?!). Both are temperamental, prone to rows, and boorish, yet very smart and inexplicable bookworms, so it seems to work. I wonder if he would have Sawyer's knack for giving nicknames to everyone and everything-- VMS-sama would undoubtedly be called "Sharky"; RSTS, eCOS, and VxWorks-tan would probably be known as "Bulldog, Hot Stuff, and Space Cowgirl" to him. And Vi and Emacs-kun would likely be "Short Stack and Golden Boy" as well ^^

Finally, a vector sketch of VOS-tan:



VOS is a fault-tollerent OS used on Stratus servers. Now, there is a bit of debate as to whether these computers are actually very high-end, high-uptime servers (not unlike VAX or Itanium servers), or miniature economy mainframes. There is also debate among some whether or not VOS is should be considered direct descendant of Multics (OMG moar Multics-likes?!), some even going as far to surmise the two are related in code! (I personally think there's not enough evidence for either case). So VOS-tan is a very skilled sorceress, who's defensive ability would be on par with VMS-sama or perhaps SAGE-sama. Dunno if she'd be aligned with the CIOST, a wanderer, or in the Mainframe Guild, but I almost think she's not powerful enough for the latter and too powerful for the middle one. :P

Physically, I think she'd be rather tall, playing on the fact she's sometimes considered a tiny mainframe OS. I wanted her to look a bit like Multics-sama (not a doppleganger), just enough so that there would be conspiracy theorists hellbent on proving she's the lost heir to Multics-sama and entitled to her riches (not that there's...really anything left). The look I was going for with her outfit is victorian, with a punk/modern twist; I imagine she'd have wing tattoos (another nod to her idol), like that info does a lot of good from this angle, though.

I actually ended up vector sketching two outfits; if you download the SVG file, you can take a peek and the first one, some different eye color ideas, AND see the form that I use for making chibis. I give you permission to play dress-up with her.

*beta* FreeVMS and OZONE-chan:



FreeVMS-chan is based off of my original concept, plus C-Chan's drawing of her in the ZS Xmas comic. OZONE-chan I couldn't really work out an outfit for--so I coped out and hid her behind FreeVMS-chan. OZONE-chan hails from New England, and is very strange (more so than FreeVMS-chan). While very humble and unassuming, her idol in life would be VMS-sama; Unix-sama would take a second place, and she would also admire NT-tan. Granted, she wouldn't know what it is about NT-tan she likes...

I thought about making her hair blonde and eyes purple; but I thought the dark hair and light eyes would tie her in more to her idols (and give her a slightly intimidating look). Her hair is meant to be something of an...oh lawd...mullett...but in a cute way.

Now for some sketches. A revised-for-the-third-and-hopefully-last-time DTSS and WAITS-tan!



What can I say, DTSS-sama and servant DTSS really were too prim and proper and plain looking to be real NHites. I thought about what this state means to me and what I associate it with-- the outdoors instantly came to mind. Hiking, biking, hunting, powersports and snowsports, they're all things NH is famous for. We've always been a very eclectic, open-minded, yet no-nonsense people, with a deep reverence for the natural world. So I only found it fitting that the DTSSes should reflect some of this.

Mistress DTSS' hair and eye color might be changed, and her outfit may feature some mix of subtle natural tones, with a hint of brightness. I'm still not sure about Servant DTSS' color scheme, but it'll probably reflect her mistress'.

WAITS-tan I wanted to look very old-fashioned bohemian, thus the high boots and long skirt. And the hat and belt. I found some pictures of the WAITS machine, SAIL, and its color scheme seems to have a lot of blue, off-white and some orange, so while WAITS-tan's hair will likly remain blonde, her eyes might become blue. And her color scheme will feature more blue and creme colors.

Now, there's one last piece I should have had to offer, a vector sketch of Siya's GMOS-tan. BUT, Inkscape conveniently ATE my SVG file of this vector sketch, leaving me nothing but a JPEG file. Now, this has happened in the past, notably with a Multics-sama picture I had started on. I imported Siya's color map into Inkscape, did the complete frickin' vector sketch (which took a few hours), I saved it and closed Inkscape, and when I went to look for it again, all I found was a JPEG file unreadable with any program. When this happened the first time months ago, C-Chan assured me this wasn't possible (to save SVG data as JPEG), and that there must be some SVG file buried in the system. But searches have uncovered nothing of the such, and furthermore Inkscape has no record of this SVG in its "Recently opened documents" list. It's time to start considering that this is rare, but very possible. >____<

I'm so sorry, Siya...I do suppose I'll get to work on this picture again, but I can't right now...

QuoteI'm still dying of curiosity to see what entails the daily life of Bella-hime. It still says "student" in her profile, but I'm wondering now if that's outdated....

Or perhaps not necessarily what I/we assume.... ^.^

Wouldn't you like to know... ~_^

I guess I'm just an average NHite. Which means...my life is average by no means. XD

QuoteActually, today I had another very dangerous urge to create one of those overly-ambitious ones -- and I've been trying hard to stifle that nonsense, but it keeps resurfacing. ^^;

It would be a very simple old-RPGeque game centered around the Binteji Renmei. It would have elements of RPG, RTS, social/city simulations and "collect them all" games.

It starts off with the founding of the BR, at which point Amiga-sama, ][-chan, GS/OS, Lisa-chan, Windows 1.0-chan, and Windows 2.0-chan are playable characters. Each has their fighting style (or lack thereof), speech mannerisms, and of course talents. Amiga-sama is a multi-role character whose good at many things and has perpetually-good morale and endurance. ][-chan is a great short and long-range fighter, knows how to grow food (and teach others), but has fairly low speed and hit points. GS/OS-sama is the greatest fighter among them at startup, but generally not very good at much of anything else. Both Lisa-chan and 1.0-chan don't have exceptional talents and their fighting skills are non-existent, but they have almost interminable endurance for boring, reptitive tasks (such as knitting or carrying stuff) and their presence helps maintain morale and happiness. 2.0-chan has poor fighting skills and overall low endurance/hit points, but she's the only one at startup who can build (and teach others to build) strong building structures, and is key to getting ][-chan's simple hut expanded to a decent living place. ^^

The key at the beginning of the game is the same as most Sim city/town/etc simulators -- expand the BR and build up resources so that you start attracting (and/or maintaining) potential new members. This is done by expanding the crop fields, building extra living quarters and storage sheds, refurbishing broken appliances into working ones, fighting off viruses and bootlegs in the vicinity, etc. The player could take direct control of up to three characters at a time, but the real goal is to delegate the tasks properly so the right number of people work on the right number of things. With so few OS-tans at first, and with no communications grid set up, it's dangerous to spread the OS-tans too far.

New members start to introduce new skills that help expand the technology tree further (and add an extra helping hand). PET-chan, for example, would introduce fishing and boating, Pilot-chan flying and trade, ZX-Spectrum-tan higher grades of teaching and research (the more the other OS-tans are taught, the more advanced tech trees become available). There would also be various non-vintage-tans wandering around the map randomly -- a few offer trouble, many a friendly conversation or valuable information, but a couple offer a useful service such as temporary volunteer work, simple bartering, or a financial reward for a simple task or item that can bring in some money.

If mismanaged -- and all the new members leave starved and unhappy, and the buildings/fields created destroyed by rampaging malware-tans -- than the player starts from scratch. If well-played, however, the BR becomes a bustling mini-metropolis of activity, with control and influence over every part of the mini World Map, and with activities essentially self-sustaining.

....

In short -- yeah, this isn't gonna happen. ^^;

Wow! That is a neat idea, but it seems very complex. Oh well....


QuoteONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU SO MUCH BELLA-HIME!!! ^V^

Just wait a few days and it'll be all done :3

QuoteFigured PCLOS-sama would offer the perfect excuse for you to draw a horse. ^__^
Not sure if you'll add more details to the horses post-Beta, but as they are they are gorgeous -- the detail is exquisite, and offers the same kind of anatomical-correctness that Anime artists tend to give their animal characters (I've always liked the fact that cats look like cats, and not like Felix). ^^;

Thank you! I'm quite good at drawing horses by hand, but I had to trace photos for this picture.

Quote
AHHH!!! Potty mouth!!! ^0^

*grabs shower brush and soap*

Oh wait,... that's "Shetland" Pony. My mistake. ^^'

You can copy and paste the horse coments above onto here -- the same applies. ^.^

SAM-chan looks adorable (more so after you explained the dressage bit), and I can imagine her mouse clinging for dear life after the hat flew right past over him. ^__^

Thank you again :D
Quote
It's a birthday picture, so I will offer nothing but showering and praise in this instance. ^.^
It's up to you to take care of any niggles you feel might need to be corrected for the final. ^___^
But if it's your first 100% digital computer drawing, then congratulations! (or should I say, welcome to my world...) ^v^

Not sure how long this might have taken vs. sketching it first, but the results are great for a first attempt. ^^

Actually, I was able to draw them much quicker than when I use a hand sketch. I've not had similar luck with other full-sized all digital drawings, though...

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tasty. ~~ your art is making me a bit jealous. (that, and the fact that you actually have the time for digital coloring! O_O;)

Thank you very much! I assure you it was a lot of practice and hard work to get to this point though-- if you don't believe me, look at some of my older works and compare them to my newer stuff.

But yeah, working with Inkscape has been a joy. Much much easier than raster artwork, for sure.

QuoteHum. I see them now. Wtf. Oh well, all's well that ends well I guess.

Yay!  ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 10, 2008, 01:10:57 PM
WOW!!!  Bella-hime is back!!  I've missed you!  ^___^

Don't mind us,... in fact, it's been pretty hectic here and in RL as well.  I'll tell you all about it later,... currently dealing with a lot of very panicky people who... let's just say made some very bad decisions.  -.-

I'll stop by later to glomp all over this... can't do it now anyway since I'm not able to see Photobucket images from this location anymore.  ;__;

And I want to test out Mandriva 2009 tonight, so what better way to do it than viewing Bella-hime's masterpieces!  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 10, 2008, 01:13:48 PM
Panicky people? Oh yeah, I am a VERY panicky person right now. What with the Econopocalypse happening at this very moment and all...

Not that I have a single dime invested in the stock market...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 10, 2008, 01:23:53 PM
Neither do I -- thank gawd for Austrian School of Economic theories.  But a lot of people (good, honest people) I know have and are in bad straights right now.  

Also doesn't help some of the things I depend on, like jobs and services and stuff.  -___-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 10, 2008, 04:52:43 PM
YAAAAAAY! BELLA SIGHTING! But so sad that your latest travels have been awful :(

Activity in this sub-forum drops considerably in your absence but when you return, you return with so much beautiful, awesome winnage! And the way you did the eyes for your newest batch of chibis is very beautiful and mesmerizing! ;010

BSD-tan: I like how you combined elements from your sketch of her with elements from the magical BSD girl. The latter makes her very cute and the former gives her a mature look at the same time!

AIX-tan: She's beauuuuuuutiful! Her clothes are very elegant yet professional, and her face is adorable! ^_^

Vi-kun + Emacs-kun + Red-kun: Wow! Bella is also awesome at drawing guys too! Vi-kun is so cute! Red-kun is very handsome and I also like the smart mouthed-type! *swoons* And that Emacs-kun, he looks so dreamy and enchanting! *__*

*massive swoon*

VOS-tan: Another example of your top-notch ability at fashion, her outfit is a combination of Victorian and punk; both well-integrated into a whole new fresh look! She looks like tough girl + diva too! :D

Free VMS-tan + OZONE-tan: CUTENESS OVERLOAD!! *explodes*

Both of them are so cute, and strange- a combo I really like!

With FreeVMS-tan's design combined the cuteness from your original concept as well as C-Chan's rendition and has the cuteness of both multiplied!

OZONE-tan's mullet-like hairstyle does not detract from her cuteness at all, it actually adds on to it!

DTSS-sama + WAITS-san pic: While I really did like your previous version of the DTSS-sama + WAITS-san pic, I think that the third time is the charm and their redesigns are fantastic!

So sad that your lost your GM OS-sama pic :(
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on October 10, 2008, 05:04:51 PM
QuoteFirst off, I want to just say that I'm about done with C-Chan's belated birthday gift. I should be able to post the finished product within a few days :3
Speaking of birthdays... :3

Secondly: Either I've been away/mentally dismantled for some time without noticing, or your artstyle has changed considerably in the last weeks. Maybe it's just me, or maybe it's the new sans-pencilsketch method you use, but I see a difference.
A good difference, that is, but still something that made me scan them one more time than usual. Er.

QuoteNext up, Vi (/Vim?), (GNU) Emacs, and Red-kun:
That settles it, my core is offline. I didn't even notice they were guys before I read Aurora-san's post, despite the BEARD, just assumed they were girls because they were, well, here, without even looking at them DAMNIT EVEN MY BRAIN IS FAILING ME, NOW I CAN'T EVEN TYPE.

Summing up, because I think I made a bad impression:
VOTE FOR CHANGE! CHIBI OM NOM SPOTTED, NET THEM AT ONCE! >:3


Two days left~ Two days left~
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 12, 2008, 02:19:07 AM
Wait, could that be a hint that Nejin-san's birthday is neigh?  *v*

Drawing inspiration is a bit low at this time, but I can certainly dress for the occasion if that's the case....



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In any event, I'm winding down the evening, but will have some time tomorrow to finish my responses before I'm off to the slaughter on Monday.  I'll of course glomp at Bella-hime's absolutely gorgeous chibis (for sure, the best I've seen!).  ^v^

But I'll also touch on some serious topics as well.  -__-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on October 12, 2008, 05:30:40 AM
QuoteWait, could that be a hint that Nejin-san's birthday is neigh? *v*
Nigh, you say...?

More like, NO MOAR UNDERAGE B&!, TOMORROW AND ONWARDS! >:3

I'm SO getting my ass drunk as hell.


...ahahaaha~ ^-^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 13, 2008, 02:06:09 AM
Aa sou....  -v-

*draws long line on floor*

When you get back from partying-hardy, I want you to walk across this here line.  Fail, and I'll slap you with one helluva ticket, B-Day Boy.  ;)

j/k, j/k, Happy Birthday!  :D

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Oh, and I'll be handling this response now...

*starts typing*

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QuoteOh gawd...what a horrific month this has been... I've lived though the start major recession

...Which has been pretty much the case for several years now.  Just happens to be the first time the media in the US is willing to admit it (and even then, it's like teeth-pulling).  ^^'

Quoteand some terrible weather including a HURRICANE.

Yes, I remembered how terrified I was when I heard about tornados many months earlier.  Glad you made it through that after all.

QuoteI was still helping my family with the last few major photography jobs of the season--the bad part being not a huge workload, but the fact that frivolous purchases aren't so popular at a time like this.

Present company aside, I've never been much of a fan of stores/businesses that rely solely on frivolous or luxury items, precisely because they're so dependent on economic prosperity and so vulnerable to downward fluctuations in the business cycle.  Sure, they serve as mine canaries, but it's also disheartening too since they're also the commercial equivalent of a rose garden in a field of crops and weeds -- without at least a few of them, shopping centers aren't nearly as nice.

If at all possible/practical, I've always advocated a kind of "farm analogy" when it comes to sustainable business practice.  To put it cryptically, be sure you can grow crops all year round, not just in the spring (cabbages are quite winter-hardy, fyi).  "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is probably a more famous analogy, and while not 100% equivalent it does convey a similar idea.

QuoteNot to mention the frustrating equipment malfunctions and a near-devastating business miscalculation on my boss' part.

Aa sou, so you guys aren't entirely in control of the business then?  ''

QuoteAdd in my studying and...well, maybe you can see why time was a bit short for me.

Ah, so you are still a student (just one ask of which level).  ^.^
But certainly, it can be daunting to study and sustain a job, as both can be quite demanding of your time and attention.

QuoteIf any good has come from this situation, it's that I'm getting to stay at home over the holidays, instead of going out to the Southwest on vacation; I really love being near my close relatives and friends at that time of the year.

And real broadband, or so you said. ^^;

QuoteIronically, the time when I had the least on my plate were over the weekends while helping out my family-- but these were mostly spent in...crushingly dull...towns in rural New England, where I couldn't even fathom searching around to find a library or cafe that I could do a bit of web surfing from. This isolation may not have been entirely bad...for awhile I had actually lost a bit of inspiration; and rather than waiting around for it to find me, I decided to track it down and find it. I had the desire to draw something, after all, so I took initiative and jump-started it by making some chibis of characters I had wanted to draw for some time.

In that respect I am envious.  I've lost inspiration, but can't jumpstart it as my attention is still drawn into Python/QT4 stuff, more so now that I finally have a working version of KDE4.  I'm actually now training in GUI development -- while the prospect of desiging stuff will undoubtedly lure me even further away from OS-tan stuff, the day I can attempt OS-tan themed software could also draw nigh.  Pretty much wait and see at this point.  ^.^

QuoteThis is a milestone for me in some ways, as these are some of the only vector sketches I've attempted free of a hand-drawn sketch first (aside from the PCLOS/SAM-chan and OS/8-tan drawings) and are likly the most efficient drawings I've done to date. I also found the time to work on chapter three of my comic; the dialogue is planned out, the panels planned, but I still have some inking to go on it.

I'm very happy you were able to draw these beauties entirely digitally.  ^__^
I'll say more shortly, but these are some of the most faithful Anime styles from you I've seen to date that are drawn in so little time (or so you say).  ^.^

Feel free to post the comics uninked if you want to save a little time.  Speaking of which, I never could muster the strength to lift your boot off of me in your manga thread, so might need a hand.  Or foot.  ^^;

QuoteBut, thank goodness, it looks like things have evened out for me. I wish I could have checked in more often, and I'm very sorry for not finding the time, but now I promise you won't be able to get rid of me. And I don't promise things unless I mean them.

Sadly, things haven't been too hot over here as I explained earlier.  -__-
I'm actually quite happy you were able to work from an isolated, untainted environment, but I fear the depressive undercurrents (especially mine) will be corrupting.  I should probably consider quarantine.  -.-'

QuoteFirst off, I want to just say that I'm about done with C-Chan's belated birthday gift. I should be able to post the finished product within a few days :3

Thank you very much.  ^^
But given the above, I think that makes me rather shameless.... -.-

*crawls to a corner and curls into a ball with shame*

QuoteFor the time being, I'll post the chibis. Each character was drawn completly in Inkscape, using geometric shapes (the circle and square) for the basic forms. It took a few minutes to do the forms for each, then about 45 to an hour to do the vector sketch and shading. I do think I've found a very efficient way to do chibis...I might make a tutorial or at least post the SVG files so people can see how I drew them.

Sounds to me like you've perfected the Block Sculpturer's approach -- as in, you start with rudimentary shapes for positioning, and then just "chisel" away the forms until they come up to what you want them to look like.  ^__^

QuoteFirst off, BSD and AIX-tan:

BSD-tan's outfit and weapon are based off of the magical BSD-girl mascot, but made a bit more mature. AIX, for those who need a refresher, is considered by the Multicians to be "A Multics-like OS posing as a Unix"; it is an IBM Unix that does have some features present in Multics and TSS/360. So it's fitting that AIX-tan would have an unusual love for the finer things in life, and love to dress fancily.

I do suppose she'd be one of the few Unixen who would be overjoyed and at peace with finding out that Multics-sama is her grandmother.

That's some chiseling!  ^__^

Probably the best example of doing more with less as I've ever seen, and better even than my chibis (you still somehow manage your characteristic fold and costume design supremacy with fewer shapes).  Their eyes are done superbly -- rich, deep and expressive as you once admired.  Their noses are just barely hinted at, which is a strong positive in most chibi-making.  And their hair simple but refined precision instruments of Win.  

I would definitely have to say this is my favorite of your latest salvo of incredible drawings, if only cause the girls are so darn cute and addictive.  I'm gonna need my fix.  XvX

AIX-sama I love by default -- the backstory is just icing on the cake.  MamaBSD is also fantastic, not only because it finally gives her some much needed exposure (and a concrete colored character design), but you were also gracious enough to embed elements of the oft-overlooked BSD-girl mascot.  ^^

QuoteNext up, Vi (/Vim?), (GNU) Emacs, and Red-kun:

Vi-kun is quiet and efficent; but some find him difficult to work with, being a bit tempermental and shy.

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He would love reading, however; probably the only time he would be annoying people around him is when his head's in a book.

Never a big fan of -kuns, but still have to say these are great!  ^v^b

I do spot that line between Emacs-kun's legs, so I think that might be a leftover from the original box shape.

Vi-kun is definitely my favorite for a wide variety of reasons; aside from offering potential for fantastic comparison shots with the ladies, his eyes/gaze/glare certainly lends off the impression that he's a character that LOOKS like he's a verifiable weakling and coward, but in fact is rather keen and sharp-witted.  Still no fighter by a long shot, but he would probably exhibit the same courage and confidence of a doctor secure in the belief that he won't get hurt (or even if he did, not really care about it).

Probably the reason he's such good friends with UNIX-sama, when anyone else in such close proximity to her would pee in their pants.

First time followers would probably love him for being so gosh-darn cute and small (a la Negi), but if they managed to survive his nononsense stylings would come to appreciate his views and respect him for what he's managed to achieve despite his physical limitations.

Emacs-kun is precisely the kind of man I had in mind when I came up with the suggestions -- a celebrity with unmatched vanity and an enormous following of rabid fangirls that he can tame with a smooth tongue and a healthy dose of intelligensia.  Now if he actually followed that up with a kind of playboy mentality, then he WOULD be rather Dr. Baltarish after all (minus, I hope, the crushing selfcenteredness...). ^^;

Appearance-wise, Red-kun doesn't look like he'd attract a cold.  ^.^;
Character concept-wise, however, I think you have a very rich and ironic idea going.  ^^

I should probably make it a point to try and watch what you watch since [judging by Full Metal Alchemist and several other recommendation] you clearly have good tastes.  That way I can better appreciate the comparison with this Sawyer character -- although for very obvious reasons I kind of make the connection of Red-kun with a more modern Mark Twain caricature.  It just seems so appropriate. ^^

Fufu... It's names like "Hot Stuff" that will surely get his butt kicked twice as fast.  ^.^;

QuoteFinally, a vector sketch of VOS-tan:

VOS is a fault-tollerent OS used on Stratus servers. Now, there is a bit of debate as to whether these computers are actually very high-end, high-uptime servers (not unlike VAX or Itanium servers), or miniature economy mainframes. There is also debate among some whether or not VOS is should be considered direct descendant of Multics (OMG moar Multics-likes?!), some even going as far to surmise the two are related in code! (I personally think there's not enough evidence for either case). So VOS-tan is a very skilled sorceress, who's defensive ability would be on par with VMS-sama or perhaps SAGE-sama. Dunno if she'd be aligned with the CIOST, a wanderer, or in the Mainframe Guild, but I almost think she's not powerful enough for the latter and too powerful for the middle one. :P

Niiiiiiiice!  Call up the royal palace, and ask them if they lost their queen?  ^.^

Outrageously elegant and gorgeous, and certainly only Bella-hime could have made such a beautiful CLAMP-like dress for her.  Same compliment of the eyes applies from before, and the hair has a simple but effectively regal look that just barely HINTS at a Multisque influence.  ^^

As for her alignment, it seems like you are leaning towards the CIOST, but I should probably note that Wanderers don't necessarily have to be weak.  I've always thought of Viru-sama as a kind of Barbarian Queen ruling over an unrecognized kingdom of virus-tans.  It woudn't be a stretch therefore to say that VOS-sama is the Lady (or Duchess or whatever) of her own Estate/Duchy/etc, and refuses to be aligned with anything for her own range of personal reasons (vanity? mistrust? arrogance? ignorance of modern affairs?).  As a skilled sorceress, she has enough power to defend her land from greater-than-average threats -- but she's only lucky that no serious effort has been made to chase her out of it.

QuotePhysically, I think she'd be rather tall, playing on the fact she's sometimes considered a tiny mainframe OS.

*smears self with crazy glue and attaches self to VOS-sama*

Mine.  TvT

QuoteI wanted her to look a bit like Multics-sama (not a doppleganger), just enough so that there would be conspiracy theorists hellbent on proving she's the lost heir to Multics-sama and entitled to her riches (not that there's...really anything left). The look I was going for with her outfit is victorian, with a punk/modern twist; I imagine she'd have wing tattoos (another nod to her idol), like that info does a lot of good from this angle, though.

That's a smart approach actually.  For an obscure character, she certainly attaches with her a lot of intrigue.  ^.^

Quote*beta* FreeVMS and OZONE-chan:

FreeVMS-chan is based off of my original concept, plus C-Chan's drawing of her in the ZS Xmas comic.

Not that that was really much to work off, but nice to know.  Not sure if you dropped the mini pigtails, or they're just hidden by her VMS-esque bangs.  ^.^

QuoteOZONE-chan I couldn't really work out an outfit for--so I coped out and hid her behind FreeVMS-chan. OZONE-chan hails from New England, and is very strange (more so than FreeVMS-chan). While very humble and unassuming, her idol in life would be VMS-sama; Unix-sama would take a second place, and she would also admire NT-tan. Granted, she wouldn't know what it is about NT-tan she likes...

Gyah!  She has a mullet,... but she's still cute!  Why?!  Is my head playing mind games with me?  @v@

Certainly nothing wrong with the cope out -- I've done similar things before and for very legitimate reason.  Besides, in this case, it worked great.  ^^

QuoteNow for some sketches. A revised-for-the-third-and-hopefully-last-time DTSS and WAITS-tan!

What can I say, DTSS-sama and servant DTSS really were too prim and proper and plain looking to be real NHites.

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I'm still not sure about Servant DTSS' color scheme, but it'll probably reflect her mistress'.

I don't recall what the originals look like, but I think they're new, revised, no-nonsense look suits them very well.  Still old-fashioned but rugged, in a Cossack kind of way.  Me like.  ^v^

QuoteWAITS-tan I wanted to look very old-fashioned bohemian, thus the high boots and long skirt. And the hat and belt. I found some pictures of the WAITS machine, SAIL, and its color scheme seems to have a lot of blue, off-white and some orange, so while WAITS-tan's hair will likly remain blonde, her eyes might become blue. And her color scheme will feature more blue and creme colors.

Me like more!  ^v^
Again, the original slips my mind, but this take on early Bohemian fashion is intriguing to say the least!  Certainly a keeper! ^.^

QuoteNow, there's one last piece I should have had to offer, a vector sketch of Siya's GMOS-tan.

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But searches have uncovered nothing of the such, and furthermore Inkscape has no record of this SVG in its "Recently opened documents" list. It's time to start considering that this is rare, but very possible. >____<

This is where a quick call of C-chan Tech Support could have helped, you know.  -v-

Too late now I'm sure, though.  -.-'
Just a shot in the dark... be sure to check out C:\Program Files\Inkscape, just in case.

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Wouldn't you like to know... ~_^

I guess I'm just an average NHite. Which means...my life is average by no means. XD

Ah I see....

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...so that means you dress like this in public after all.... ^______^



QuoteWow! That is a neat idea, but it seems very complex. Oh well....

You're right, of course.  Which is why I've already long chucked the idea.  ^^;

*throws idea out window*

Concentration game is the most I'll aim for at this time.  ^.^'

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And I think that about wraps it up for the evening.

There's one more important thing left I have to give to Bella-hime, but I'll save that for tomorrow.  There is indeed too much going on for some of us, so I want to make sure I remain a help and not a disruption per se.  -v-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 16, 2008, 07:14:07 PM
I shall reply to all these posts on the morrow, but for now I'd like to finish up a couple of things.

C-Chan, here is your birthday gift:



I went a bit overboard, but it's the least I can do. Without you, and people like you, I very much doubt I would still be here drawing OS-tans; thank you very much for everything you have done, and I hope you had a wonderful birthday. :)

I could go on, but I'm a bit tired x__x



Bored doodling...I wondered why there was no fanservice of Plan9-sama...lawl...

Lud. A megane bunnygirl in a skin-tight spacesuit...that looks vaguely like an Evangelion plugsuit? When I do fanservice, I go all out >:P
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 16, 2008, 07:32:06 PM
PCLOS + SAM pic: That is fantastic! You are so good at drawing people and horses, and you did all of that without sketching it first... I envy you!   PCLOS-tan looks beautiful and very friendly, and SAM-tan is soooo cute! Awwww... she lost her hat! ^_^

Plan 9-sama fanservice pic: Very beautiful and dramatic pose! I like how Plan 9-sama's hair blows in the wind too, and that she is accompanied by one of her space bunnies (Now that strikes a question: Is that the same space bunny that FreeBSD-tan put frosting on and tried to pass it off as a cake? :D )! The plugsuit look is perfect for Plan 9-sama too! ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 17, 2008, 06:29:10 PM
QuoteYAAAAAAY! BELLA SIGHTING! But so sad that your latest travels have been awful

Activity in this sub-forum drops considerably in your absence but when you return, you return with so much beautiful, awesome winnage! And the way you did the eyes for your newest batch of chibis is very beautiful and mesmerizing!

BSD-tan: I like how you combined elements from your sketch of her with elements from the magical BSD girl. The latter makes her very cute and the former gives her a mature look at the same time!

AIX-tan: She's beauuuuuuutiful! Her clothes are very elegant yet professional, and her face is adorable!

Vi-kun + Emacs-kun + Red-kun: Wow! Bella is also awesome at drawing guys too! Vi-kun is so cute! Red-kun is very handsome and I also like the smart mouthed-type! *swoons* And that Emacs-kun, he looks so dreamy and enchanting! *__*

*massive swoon*

VOS-tan: Another example of your top-notch ability at fashion, her outfit is a combination of Victorian and punk; both well-integrated into a whole new fresh look! She looks like tough girl + diva too!

Free VMS-tan + OZONE-tan: CUTENESS OVERLOAD!! *explodes*

Both of them are so cute, and strange- a combo I really like!

With FreeVMS-tan's design combined the cuteness from your original concept as well as C-Chan's rendition and has the cuteness of both multiplied!

OZONE-tan's mullet-like hairstyle does not detract from her cuteness at all, it actually adds on to it!

DTSS-sama + WAITS-san pic: While I really did like your previous version of the DTSS-sama + WAITS-san pic, I think that the third time is the charm and their redesigns are fantastic!

So sad that your lost your GM OS-sama pic

Well, it's not that my travels have been awful per se, but the mood has been a bit less cheery than usual. Course, last weekend was gorgeous; many people came up from the cites to go leaf peeping. I think I can confidently say that I should be able to check in here regularly now (would've last week, had I not been taken camping).

I'm very happy you like my chibis! And my -kuns no less, I was hoping they wouldn't be too bishonen. I've drawn anime style boys before, but they never came out too well; these are really my first ones, if you don't count my Vista-sensei parody drawing.

VOS-tan I wanted to hint was a bit fancy, but also very very tough and strong. And any strangeness with FreeVMS and OZONE-chan is purely intentional, too. And DTSS and WAIT-san I didn't feel were unique enough, but I like this version.

QuoteSecondly: Either I've been away/mentally dismantled for some time without noticing, or your artstyle has changed considerably in the last weeks. Maybe it's just me, or maybe it's the new sans-pencilsketch method you use, but I see a difference.
A good difference, that is, but still something that made me scan them one more time than usual. Er.

Yeah, I have been experimenting a bit with my artwork; I'm happy you think it's for the better, though ^^

QuoteThat settles it, my core is offline. I didn't even notice they were guys before I read Aurora-san's post, despite the BEARD, just assumed they were girls because they were, well, here, without even looking at them DAMNIT EVEN MY BRAIN IS FAILING ME, NOW I CAN'T EVEN TYPE.

Summing up, because I think I made a bad impression:
VOTE FOR CHANGE! CHIBI OM NOM SPOTTED, NET THEM AT ONCE! >:3

Wow man, you might need glasses if you mistook those for females. Either that, or you did a bit of pre-birthday drinking :P


QuoteNigh, you say...?

More like, NO MOAR UNDERAGE B&!, TOMORROW AND ONWARDS! >:3

I'm SO getting my ass drunk as hell.

I hope you had a great birthday! As for all that drinking, maybe we should've all pitched in and bought you a keg! :P

Quote..Which has been pretty much the case for several years now. Just happens to be the first time the media in the US is willing to admit it (and even then, it's like teeth-pulling). ^^'

We were hoping that a recession would be like a vampire. Or ghost. If you don't knowledge its existence, it won't hurt you! [sarcasm\]

QuoteYes, I remembered how terrified I was when I heard about tornados many months earlier. Glad you made it through that after all.

Oh now, I was on the Cape when those tornadoes hit. Either way, our part of the state is much too hilly to have any tornadoes (but we do have some very big wind storms).

QuotePresent company aside, I've never been much of a fan of stores/businesses that rely solely on frivolous or luxury items, precisely because they're so dependent on economic prosperity and so vulnerable to downward fluctuations in the business cycle. Sure, they serve as mine canaries, but it's also disheartening too since they're also the commercial equivalent of a rose garden in a field of crops and weeds -- without at least a few of them, shopping centers aren't nearly as nice.

If at all possible/practical, I've always advocated a kind of "farm analogy" when it comes to sustainable business practice. To put it cryptically, be sure you can grow crops all year round, not just in the spring (cabbages are quite winter-hardy, fyi). "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is probably a more famous analogy, and while not 100% equivalent it does convey a similar idea.

Well, I don't know. How frivolous are framed prints? Portraits? It seems pretty trivial to me, but business hasn't been incredible bad, so we must be doing something right : \

QuoteAa sou, so you guys aren't entirely in control of the business then? ''

No, we are. My dad just conveniently gets called "the boss" whenever he makes a mistake... ^///^

I can't decide if it's good or bad...on one hand, business gets dragged home all the time, and when I mess up I get scolded from both my boss and dad; on the other, I never worry about getting fired or laid off (no matter how much I might slack or sleep on the job---fufufu).

QuoteIn that respect I am envious. I've lost inspiration, but can't jumpstart it as my attention is still drawn into Python/QT4 stuff, more so now that I finally have a working version of KDE4. I'm actually now training in GUI development -- while the prospect of desiging stuff will undoubtedly lure me even further away from OS-tan stuff, the day I can attempt OS-tan themed software could also draw nigh. Pretty much wait and see at this point. ^.^

I've been thinking about inspiration a lot lately...I think I've pinned down two sources from which it comes, for me at least. I usually acknowledge the ebb and flow of inspiration and don't get too upset if it goes away for awhile; but sometimes I just have to track down where it lives and get it for myself. T___T

QuoteFeel free to post the comics uninked if you want to save a little time. Speaking of which, I never could muster the strength to lift your boot off of me in your manga thread, so might need a hand. Or foot. ^^;

Oh, I posted around one-fourth of Chapter Three in the Manga thread. Will that get my boot off of you?

QuoteSadly, things haven't been too hot over here as I explained earlier. -__-
I'm actually quite happy you were able to work from an isolated, untainted environment, but I fear the depressive undercurrents (especially mine) will be corrupting. I should probably consider quarantine. -.-'

No, don't think like that! Yeah...you might be a bit depressing...at times...but you have to think positively. I know I shouldn't be one to talk, but you must ask yourself: is coming to this forum a chore? A job? Or is it an escape? A way to forget about problems for a short while before returning to the world? I would like to think it's mostly the latter for me...I at least try to make it the latter. There's enough things to worry about in the real world, coming here should be fun.

QuoteProbably the best example of doing more with less as I've ever seen, and better even than my chibis (you still somehow manage your characteristic fold and costume design supremacy with fewer shapes). Their eyes are done superbly -- rich, deep and expressive as you once admired. Their noses are just barely hinted at, which is a strong positive in most chibi-making. And their hair simple but refined precision instruments of Win.

I would definitely have to say this is my favorite of your latest salvo of incredible drawings, if only cause the girls are so darn cute and addictive. I'm gonna need my fix. XvX

AIX-sama I love by default -- the backstory is just icing on the cake. MamaBSD is also fantastic, not only because it finally gives her some much needed exposure (and a concrete colored character design), but you were also gracious enough to embed elements of the oft-overlooked BSD-girl mascot. ^^

I can post the Source if you want to take a look at how they were constructed...I was going for a lot of speed here, sacrificing some of the detail. But I really like how they turned out.
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Never a big fan of -kuns, but still have to say these are great! ^v^b

I do spot that line between Emacs-kun's legs, so I think that might be a leftover from the original box shape.

Vi-kun is definitely my favorite for a wide variety of reasons; aside from offering potential for fantastic comparison shots with the ladies, his eyes/gaze/glare certainly lends off the impression that he's a character that LOOKS like he's a verifiable weakling and coward, but in fact is rather keen and sharp-witted. Still no fighter by a long shot, but he would probably exhibit the same courage and confidence of a doctor secure in the belief that he won't get hurt (or even if he did, not really care about it).

Probably the reason he's such good friends with UNIX-sama, when anyone else in such close proximity to her would pee in their pants.

First time followers would probably love him for being so gosh-darn cute and small (a la Negi), but if they managed to survive his nononsense stylings would come to appreciate his views and respect him for what he's managed to achieve despite his physical limitations.

Thank you! I've never really been a fan of -kuns in the past, but it's fun to try something different. What you said about Vi-kun is spot-on, but I should add somehow I see arguments between him and Slack-chan over who's a better follower of Unix Philosophy :P

And of course he'd get along great with the Goddess. Heck, they'd even make make a cute coupl-- ^////^

*swooshing noise*

*gets hit in head by lead pipe, thrown by jealous Slackware-chan*

QuoteEmacs-kun is precisely the kind of man I had in mind when I came up with the suggestions -- a celebrity with unmatched vanity and an enormous following of rabid fangirls that he can tame with a smooth tongue and a healthy dose of intelligensia. Now if he actually followed that up with a kind of playboy mentality, then he WOULD be rather Dr. Baltarish after all (minus, I hope, the crushing selfcenteredness...). ^^;

Appearance-wise, Red-kun doesn't look like he'd attract a cold. ^.^;
Character concept-wise, however, I think you have a very rich and ironic idea going. ^^

I think Emacs-kun might be a bit of a ladies man...c'mon, he's surrounded by all those Linuxes and Unixen...and now the OS X Catgirls....who wouldn't be? XD

QuoteI should probably make it a point to try and watch what you watch since [judging by Full Metal Alchemist and several other recommendation] you clearly have good tastes. That way I can better appreciate the comparison with this Sawyer character -- although for very obvious reasons I kind of make the connection of Red-kun with a more modern Mark Twain caricature. It just seems so appropriate. ^^

Lost is the kind of show that's hard to follow if you don't watch from the start (or at least the start of the season).  I really do think it's one of the deepest, most entertaining TV series I've seen; it incorporates a human drama with science-fiction, fantasy, and a rich and unique mythology. The casting and writing is great, but I think the real stand out, production-wise, are the characters and plot development.

The first season was really good, throughout it had a Lord of the Flies feel to it, but with a sci-fi/fantasy twist. The second season was excellent as well; season three was arguably a bit slower than the first two on an episode-by-episode basis, but I don't have any complaints. Last season I really enjoyed...they started to explain what the island really is, and a lot of the mythology behind it.

Fufu... It's names like "Hot Stuff" that will surely get his butt kicked twice as fast. ^.^;

Surley when VMS and eCOS-tan went off to fight they'd get the moniker "Thelma and Louise" ^^'

QuoteNiiiiiiiice! Call up the royal palace, and ask them if they lost their queen? ^.^

Outrageously elegant and gorgeous, and certainly only Bella-hime could have made such a beautiful CLAMP-like dress for her. Same compliment of the eyes applies from before, and the hair has a simple but effectively regal look that just barely HINTS at a Multisque influence. ^^

As for her alignment, it seems like you are leaning towards the CIOST, but I should probably note that Wanderers don't necessarily have to be weak. I've always thought of Viru-sama as a kind of Barbarian Queen ruling over an unrecognized kingdom of virus-tans. It woudn't be a stretch therefore to say that VOS-sama is the Lady (or Duchess or whatever) of her own Estate/Duchy/etc, and refuses to be aligned with anything for her own range of personal reasons (vanity? mistrust? arrogance? ignorance of modern affairs?). As a skilled sorceress, she has enough power to defend her land from greater-than-average threats -- but she's only lucky that no serious effort has been made to chase her out of it.

This could work, as VOS is rather obscure but very powerful. And I do think the legions of modern day Multics-likes might look up to her as their leader.

I should note that Stratus, VOS' manufacturer, is based in Maynard Mass., the same town that DEC was out of. Just a fun fact really.

QuoteThis is where a quick call of C-chan Tech Support could have helped, you know. -v-

Too late now I'm sure, though. -.-'
Just a shot in the dark... be sure to check out C:\Program Files\Inkscape, just in case.

Nope, I checked there first. Nota...


QuoteAh I see....

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...so that means you dress like this in public after all.... ^______^

Ahahaaha. No. I was born with some sense of shame.  ;018

QuotePCLOS + SAM pic: That is fantastic! You are so good at drawing people and horses, and you did all of that without sketching it first... I envy you! PCLOS-tan looks beautiful and very friendly, and SAM-tan is soooo cute! Awwww... she lost her hat!

Thanks! I actually used the surly 3-D box tool to map out the shape of SAM and PCLOS-tan. It worked suspiciously well for me...but latter attempts didn't turn out so well. For the horses, I traced photos.

QuotePlan 9-sama fanservice pic: Very beautiful and dramatic pose! I like how Plan 9-sama's hair blows in the wind too, and that she is accompanied by one of her space bunnies (Now that strikes a question: Is that the same space bunny that FreeBSD-tan put frosting on and tried to pass it off as a cake? )! The plugsuit look is perfect for Plan 9-sama too!

Hahaha! I think Plan 9-sama must have plenty of bunnies, what with her knowledge of cloning and necromancy and such. Hey, this site even backs up the fact:

http://glenda.cat-v.org/gallery/

Oh yes, and here's the Source for the VOS-tan picture. This should give some clues as to how I make my chibis (and you can see the alternate outfit for VOS-tan!)

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 20, 2008, 12:33:50 AM
Oodles of ground to cover here too.  ^^

Plus......... I gotta have a nice taste of the Special Sauce.  ^.^

Thank you again for the beautiful Birthday picture, Bella-hime!  ^__^

And aside from that, the gorgeous lovely Plan9-sama in a jaw-dropping, drool-inducing must-draw-this-instant-despite-risk-of-personal-financial-ruination pose.  ^v^

I'll indulge in a little more detail when I have the chance.  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 21, 2008, 03:33:14 PM
Oh, I should send you the Source to your B-day drawing, too. After all, you gave me the SVG to that VMS-sama picture :)

And coloring that Plan 9-sama picture shouldn't be that difficult...I've been tossing around the idea, but I still don't feel like working with Inkscape at this moment T__T
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 24, 2008, 09:29:52 PM
Oh wau. Vector art. Not a word, since this is pre-pre-pre-beta.



And since I couldn't possibly stop with Plan 9-sama...



...I had to add my new BFF, NetBSD-chan. Who's looking scary enough to run with the scariest of the Unixen. Not to worry, in the finished product (set to have a suitably kickass background) I will hopefully explain the gravitational discontinuity between Plan 9 and NetBSD-chan (and all the Glenda clones, and the flying toaster, etc etc.)

EDIT: there's no time like the present, so I decided to post the SVG to C-Chan's Birthday picture. I tried sending it in a PM, but I couldn't figure out how to attach files ^///^

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 24, 2008, 11:21:08 PM
Woohoo!  Hummina Hummus!  ^^
Actually, I was intending to... *GASP* draw for sure this weekend, and I was hoping to actually sneak in a vector sketch of that gorgeous Plan9-sama pic.  But now that you've already started, I might consider something else.  ^___^

Don't really feel like shading Xenix-sama + DOS-tans, so that's out of the equation.  Instead, here are some possibilities:

1) Add Commodore 64 and PET-chan to that picture finally
2) Draw Bella's BSDs... finally.  ^^
3) Try to draw that Binteji Renmei panel in the Zerosanity XMAS comic... finally.
4) Draw something else that I probably won't finish..... again....

*goes pale*

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*crawls toward corner, rolls into ball, and wallows in shame*

I suck.  Â¯-¯

The floating (and possibly PO'd) NetBSD-chan pic with uber-collection of space bunnies is looking awesome!  ^__^

And thank you very much for sending me the Sauce to the picture pic!  Believe me, I'll cherish it!  ^v^

Added after 1 minutes:

Oh and yeah, you can't attach anything in PMs.  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 25, 2008, 02:57:35 PM
QuoteWoohoo! Hummina Hummus! ^^
Actually, I was intending to... *GASP* draw for sure this weekend, and I was hoping to actually sneak in a vector sketch of that gorgeous Plan9-sama pic. But now that you've already started, I might consider something else. ^___^

Drats, now I feel sad for thwarting your plans to work on this picture. If you want to do shading or anything, you can have at it! Otherwise I'll just finish it.

Don't really feel like shading Xenix-sama + DOS-tans, so that's out of the equation. Instead, here are some possibilities:

Quote1) Add Commodore 64 and PET-chan to that picture finally
2) Draw Bella's BSDs... finally. ^^
3) Try to draw that Binteji Renmei panel in the Zerosanity XMAS comic... finally.
4) Draw something else that I probably won't finish..... again....

I'm voting for 4), z/OS-sama!

No, no, I kid. If you're inspired to draw something completely out-of-the-blue, go for it-- otherwise, try to finish something you've started, if you feel like it. I, for example, wanted to work on drawing either WAITS, DTSS, or BTSS-tan (or someone else who hasn't been drawn), but I ended up drawing the well-established Plan 9 and NetBSD-chan instead. Because I felt like it.

QuoteThe floating (and possibly PO'd) NetBSD-chan pic with uber-collection of space bunnies is looking awesome! ^__^

But now I have to think up a reason why Plan 9-sama is effected by gravity, and NetBSD-chan isn't.

Hmmm, maybe Plan 9-sama is in a section of the spaceship that has gravity; either by "generating" its own gravity through some psudoscientific means, or by rotating (the more scientific way). NetBSD-chan, however, is just over a threshold in a sealed section of the ship, where there is no rotation and thus no gravity, peering in though a large porthole....I should have thought this out a bit better T___T

QuoteAnd thank you very much for sending me the Sauce to the picture pic! Believe me, I'll cherish it! ^v^

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Oh and yeah, you can't attach anything in PMs. ^.^

No problem! I'm also considering posting the SVG to the app-kuns picture, if only to let people see the microscopic text on the books they're holding. And I could've sworn you could send attachments...then again, that VMS-sama pic you send was just a link, wasn't it... o.o
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 25, 2008, 04:11:58 PM
Quote
Drats, now I feel sad for thwarting your plans to work on this picture. If you want to do shading or anything, you can have at it! Otherwise I'll just finish it.

If you don't mind, yeah I'd LOVE too!  >v<
And it's already color-mapped, so there's no excuse to not finish it ASAP like I did the BSDs.  ^^

*sweatdrops*  ^^;

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I'm voting for 4), z/OS-sama!

No, no, I kid. If you're inspired to draw something completely out-of-the-blue, go for it-- otherwise, try to finish something you've started, if you feel like it. I, for example, wanted to work on drawing either WAITS, DTSS, or BTSS-tan (or someone else who hasn't been drawn), but I ended up drawing the well-established Plan 9 and NetBSD-chan instead. Because I felt like it.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... Well that stupid Ichigo did leave me on a bit of a perverted streak.  Let me see if my hand takes off drawing z/OS-sama.  -v-

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But now I have to think up a reason why Plan 9-sama is effected by gravity, and NetBSD-chan isn't.

Hmmm, maybe Plan 9-sama is in a section of the spaceship that has gravity; either by "generating" its own gravity through some psudoscientific means, or by rotating (the more scientific way). NetBSD-chan, however, is just over a threshold in a sealed section of the ship, where there is no rotation and thus no gravity, peering in though a large porthole....I should have thought this out a bit better T___T

Well Plan9-sama is not just a necromancer, but also a space fairer.  After being in the trade for so long, it wouldn't be unlike her to equip some magnetic boots (or at least magnetically-capable boots) just in case things like this happened.  ^.^

(yes, a long long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, I once saw Star Trek VI)

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No problem! I'm also considering posting the SVG to the app-kuns picture, if only to let people see the microscopic text on the books they're holding. And I could've sworn you could send attachments...then again, that VMS-sama pic you send was just a link, wasn't it... o.o

Yepper.  ^^
I think I'll be posting Xenix-sama up too, in case I really don't get back to that drawing.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 25, 2008, 06:05:19 PM
QuoteIf you don't mind, yeah I'd LOVE too! >v<
And it's already color-mapped, so there's no excuse to not finish it ASAP like I did the BSDs. ^^

*sweatdrops* ^^;

So you do want the source for that picture? Okay, I'll post it, since I seem to be spending more time on NetBSD-chan.

QuoteHmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... Well that stupid Ichigo did leave me on a bit of a perverted streak. Let me see if my hand takes off drawing z/OS-sama. -v-

Oh, what did I start... : \

QuoteWell Plan9-sama is not just a necromancer, but also a space fairer. After being in the trade for so long, it wouldn't be unlike her to equip some magnetic boots (or at least magnetically-capable boots) just in case things like this happened. ^.^

(yes, a long long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, I once saw Star Trek VI)

But this wouldn't explain why her hair wasn't floating...unless...she was moving downward...

QuoteYepper. ^^
I think I'll be posting Xenix-sama up too, in case I really don't get back to that drawing.

This sounds like a good idea...

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 25, 2008, 06:14:35 PM
QuoteBut this wouldn't explain why her hair wasn't floating...unless...she was moving downward...

Uhhhhh.................. hair........... gel?  ^______________^
In RL, I hate using the stuff cause having my hair stiff and crinkly like tissue paper unnerves me to bits.

But for a space-fairer, it's essential to avoid looking like medusa.  ^.^

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Thank you, btw!  ^v^

I'll get right on Plan 9-sama.  ^.^

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EDIT:  Oh crap, almost forgot...

Do you want a particular light source for Plan9-sama?  I'll probably default to an upper-right hand corner light source,... although I may also try something wackier if she's on her spaceship.  -.-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on October 25, 2008, 06:14:50 PM
QuoteUhhhhh.................. hair........... gel? ^______________^
In RL, I hate using the stuff cause having my hair stiff and crinkly like tissue paper unnerves me to bits.

But for a space-fairer, it's essential to avoid looking like medusa. ^.^

And that's why MY alien spaceship has artificial gravity...cuz otherwise my hair would be EVERYWHERE. ~w~
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 25, 2008, 06:27:51 PM
Make the light source wherever you want, I guess.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 26, 2008, 12:17:56 AM
*cries*  ;~;

Ooookay.... *pouts*  T^T

I'll try something wacky,... -v-

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Sorry, I'm not sure if Kanon-style counts as wacky, but when I tried it I found myself possessed.  ^___^

*squeals with delight*

WOW!  The C-chan actually fulfilled a promise!  Did I just grow wings and fly?

*sprouts wings and flies*

Holy %@^$!  I did!  Could this possibly be a turning point in my everlasting onslaught of suckage?!!  @v@

*wings disappear*
*C-chan falls flat on his face*

Okay, maybe I shouldn't push it.  >v<

In any event, hope you like.  I didn't feel like drawing her left hand, so I drew a rocket to cover it.  I was thinking of making the cameo appearance on it a little more elaborate, but I took your advice and kept it simple.  ^___^

As for the lighting, I've always wanted to try out a sunset hue (even if this is a cave setting), so I really went nuts with that.  ^.^



Sauce on request if you want it.  ^___^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on October 26, 2008, 03:05:36 AM
SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON.


This is just what I needed to prep for a long day of partying. Thank you, sempai.


nnnnnnnNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOSEBLEEED ROOCKETTTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 26, 2008, 11:30:10 AM
QuoteUhhhhh.................. hair........... gel? ^______________^
In RL, I hate using the stuff cause having my hair stiff and crinkly like tissue paper unnerves me to bits.

But for a space-fairer, it's essential to avoid looking like medusa. ^.^

Oh yeah. Overuse of hair product = FAIL.

QuoteAnd that's why MY alien spaceship has artificial gravity...cuz otherwise my hair would be EVERYWHERE. ~w~

You could always braid it ^^
What I do when I need my hair outta the way.
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Sorry, I'm not sure if Kanon-style counts as wacky, but when I tried it I found myself possessed. ^___^

*squeals with delight*

WOW! The C-chan actually fulfilled a promise! Did I just grow wings and fly?

*sprouts wings and flies*

Holy %@^$! I did! Could this possibly be a turning point in my everlasting onslaught of suckage?!! @v@

*wings disappear*
*C-chan falls flat on his face*

Okay, maybe I shouldn't push it. >v<

In any event, hope you like. I didn't feel like drawing her left hand, so I drew a rocket to cover it. I was thinking of making the cameo appearance on it a little more elaborate, but I took your advice and kept it simple. ^___^

As for the lighting, I've always wanted to try out a sunset hue (even if this is a cave setting), so I really went nuts with that. ^.^



Sauce on request if you want it. ^___^

Hawt, hawt, hawt!

Beautiful job! I can't believe you got it done so quickly! Love the color scheme you used, Plan 9-sama's always looked a bit monochromatic and now she seems a bit more colorful and warm. I especially love how you did her hair and eyes...and bunny ears...@@

I suppose that tail sticking out is FreeB-tan devouring the headcrabs in that rocket? ;)

Though I am at an utter loss how NetBSD-chan would be included in this picture. Oh well, if need be, I can always just draw a separate picture (maybe with Inferno-chan...I've been thinking of drawing an updated picture of her...)

*tells self to focus*

That must be a rhetorical question. Of course I'd like to see the Sauce! :)

QuoteSWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON.


This is just what I needed to prep for a long day of partying. Thank you, sempai.


nnnnnnnNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOSEBLEEED ROOCKETTTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Now now, Nejin-san, you don't want to be suffering from anemia while you're out partying! Hold yourself together, man!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on October 26, 2008, 02:49:00 PM
QuoteNow now, Nejin-san, you don't want to be suffering from anemia while you're out partying! Hold yourself together, man!
Hey, I've gotta do it while I can! With all the stuff I'm getting my hands on tomorrow, I won't have any time whatsoever to anemize...gotta go all out!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 26, 2008, 06:16:00 PM
Quote
This is just what I needed to prep for a long day of partying. Thank you, sempai.

nnnnnnnNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOSEBLEEED ROOCKETTTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Thank you, Nejin-san.
BTW, in regards to my own swoonage in another thread,... you wouldn't happen to be a C Blood Type now?  I figured if anyone did, it would certainly be an alien.  ^.^'

BTW, still strangely curious about all this pardy-hardy.  Thought your birthday was last week, but this sounds even BIGGER.  @v@

QuoteHawt, hawt, hawt!

Thank you, Bella-hime.  Fufufu....   ^____^

*pride sparkles dance around C-chan's head*

QuoteBeautiful job! I can't believe you got it done so quickly! Love the color scheme you used, Plan 9-sama's always looked a bit monochromatic and now she seems a bit more colorful and warm. I especially love how you did her hair and eyes...and bunny ears...@@

Fufu... Now now, I actually did not change the colors.  She's still her usual monochromatic self.  The only thing that's changed is the lighting, which has given her and her clothing a particular warm tone to it.  It's a very common lighting technique in Kanon that I wanted to try out.  ^_____^

*pride sparkles sparkles continue to dance around C-chan's head*

QuoteI suppose that tail sticking out is FreeB-tan devouring the headcrabs in that rocket?

Fufufu.... Certainly, certainly.  It's one of the few rare instances where FreeB-chan gets busted.  ^.^

*pride sparkles sparkles continue to dance around C-chan's head*

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Though I am at an utter loss how NetBSD-chan would be included in this picture. Oh well, if need be, I can always just draw a separate picture (maybe with Inferno-chan...I've been thinking of drawing an updated picture of her...)

*tells self to focus*

Fufufu.... ^.^

*pride sparkles sparkles continue to dance around C-chan's head*

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*pride sparkles explode*  WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?!!!!!!!!!  @O@

*checks back in source pictures and descriptions*

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!  I screwed up!  I thought they were separate pictures, especially since you said you didn't mind the lighting.  ;______;

No, truth is I screwed up and turned a favor into a crap up.... I suck again.  ;__________;

I fail at life.... ;__________________;

*crawls into a corner, curls into a ball, and wallows in shame*

*hangs "EPIC FAIL" sign on self*

QuoteThat must be a rhetorical question. Of course I'd like to see the Sauce!

You're too kind... it does suck after all.  ;~;

*attaches SVG with shame*

Oh, and the BG image is separate, so it won't appear unless I send it to you and it stays in the same directory.  -.-

I knew it, I fail at life.... ;_____________________________;

*adds 50% more shame to wallow*

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 26, 2008, 06:48:21 PM
Brilliant work that does NOT fail at all! ;010 ;010

The rocket is very well-made, and the caution text written by Plan B-tan is hilarious and apparently she's not afraid to write what is on her mind! XD

The lighting is really great and gives a warm look to Plan 9-sama's outfit and hair!

I wondered why FreeBSD-chan was in that rocket. Should have guessed she was munching on some headcrabs or space bunnies! ^_^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on October 26, 2008, 07:16:36 PM
QuoteBTW, still strangely curious about all this pardy-hardy. Thought your birthday was last week, but this sounds even BIGGER. @v@
Well, yeah (last monday) but you know? No plans on the big day makes you have to postpone things for a later date. So the big party was today, with all the fun people (and some of the boring ones you just can't get away from, but let's put them aside ^^).

Also, sunset+cave=VOLCANO=>HELL YEAH GIMME SOME MOAR OF THAT!=Awesome.
I can not remember much fail coming out of you the last year, sempai (the only thing I actually do think is fail is all those LOOOOOONGcat posts which I-really-just-can't-bother-myself-to-read sometimes). Such it will continue, if what I see is true. (It is.)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 26, 2008, 07:58:54 PM
QuoteBrilliant work that does NOT fail at all!

The rocket is very well-made, and the caution text written by Plan B-tan is hilarious and apparently she's not afraid to write what is on her mind! XD

The lighting is really great and gives a warm look to Plan 9-sama's outfit and hair!

I wondered why FreeBSD-chan was in that rocket. Should have guessed she was munching on some headcrabs or space bunnies!

Fufufu!  Thank you Aurora-hime!  ^v^
Evidently you saw the Sauce, since you got the Plan B-chan easter egg.  ^___^

You're right on all accounts, except for one,... I do too fail.  ^^

*wallows in shame*

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Well, yeah (last monday) but you know? No plans on the big day makes you have to postpone things for a later date. So the big party was today, with all the fun people (and some of the boring ones you just can't get away from, but let's put them aside ^^).

Aaaaaa sou, so THAT was the big epic surprise.  ^^
Does that mean I have to go back into costume again?  ^___^



Still, how come you tied your belated B-Day celebration with sci-fi?  That still remains the mystery.  -v-

QuoteAlso, sunset+cave=VOLCANO=>HELL YEAH GIMME SOME MOAR OF THAT!=Awesome.

Well of course. ^^
Sure Plan9-sama is a UFO-riding, zombie-loving necromancer, but half her stuff is made up of devil women, and her daughter isn't called Inferno for no good reason.  Meaning that as far as bases are concerned, the User Space Gang is best suited to someplace Subterranean....

...and HOT!  >v<

QuoteI can not remember much fail coming out of you the last year, sempai (the only thing I actually do think is fail is all those LOOOOOONGcat posts which I-really-just-can't-bother-myself-to-read sometimes). Such it will continue, if what I see is true. (It is.)

Well of course they'll go on... LOOOOOOOOOOOONG posts are my life blood.  I kid you not -- the day I no longer need to post them is the day I think I'll finally retire in full and be on my merry way.  Drawing alone doesn't bring me too much joy.  -.-

But no, I still fail.  >v<

*continues to wallow in shame*

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On second thought, I forgot one very important thing....

It's an Inkscape drawing.  ^_________^

With a little recoloring and repurposing, I can undo some of my suckage from my last botched attempt.  ^___^

Lesse....

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YES!!!!!  I FAIL in life slighly less now, I think!  ^v^
Course, I still went for a Kanon look so I changed from a warm hue to a hard cold light with a blueish hue.  In reality, we could just stick to flat uncolored light, but you know me.... trying to keep things complicated.  ^___________^;

I also drew in another alternative explanation as to why she's unaffected by the Zero-G.



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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 26, 2008, 08:08:28 PM
Fantastic work with the lighting once again! :D The glass and metal effects are also convincing, and the shiny blue rivets give the gravity chamber that perfect futuristic edge! ;010
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 26, 2008, 08:10:45 PM
*squeals with delight*  Thank you Aurora-hime!  ^V^

So could you safely say that I've reduced enough suckage points to begin wallowing in shame without curling into a ball?  It's real bad for the back, you know.   ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 26, 2008, 08:40:05 PM
I advise that you stop curling up into a tiny ball of despair because it's bad for your psyche and your back! Not to mention that I do not know any chiropractors or therapists that practice on pigs. Sorry.

I didn't think you had any suckage points at all! (In other communities, I have seen and know suckage for what it really is)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 26, 2008, 08:43:26 PM
*hurls happily towards Aurora*  GYAAAAAAAH!!!  You're too nice!!!!!

MuST-!  HUG-!  AURORA-!  HIME-!!!!!  ^V^

*crashes on wall instead*

Fufufu...  Well okay, I'll begin the desuckification process, but I can't do a full recovery until I Bela chimes in.  If she hates it, it's right back to the ball for me.  -v-

In any event, I saw you left more in your thread, but have to call it a night.  I'll be sure to get to it in time.  

'Night!  ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 27, 2008, 03:14:49 PM
QuoteFufufu! Thank you Aurora-hime! ^v^
Evidently you saw the Sauce, since you got the Plan B-chan easter egg. ^___^

You're right on all accounts, except for one,... I do too fail. ^^

*wallows in shame*

I checked out the little writing on the rocket, as well...that's too fricken' funny! XD

QuoteStill, how come you tied your belated B-Day celebration with sci-fi? That still remains the mystery. -v-

Maybe he got a flux capacitor for his birthday, ever think of that, huh?

QuoteWell of course. ^^
Sure Plan9-sama is a UFO-riding, zombie-loving necromancer, but half her stuff is made up of devil women, and her daughter isn't called Inferno for no good reason. Meaning that as far as bases are concerned, the User Space Gang is best suited to someplace Subterranean....

...and HOT! >v<

Hmmm, should I break out into song with "Disco Inferno", or "Hotblooded"? ^^

QuoteWell of course they'll go on... LOOOOOOOOOOOONG posts are my life blood. I kid you not -- the day I no longer need to post them is the day I think I'll finally retire in full and be on my merry way. Drawing alone doesn't bring me too much joy. -.-

But no, I still fail. >v<

You do not fail. We all fail at times, sometimes a little more than others. And I envy your longcat posts, I wish I had that kind of typing ability XD

QuoteOn second thought, I forgot one very important thing....

It's an Inkscape drawing. ^_________^

With a little recoloring and repurposing, I can undo some of my suckage from my last botched attempt. ^___^

Lesse....

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YES!!!!! I FAIL in life slighly less now, I think! ^v^
Course, I still went for a Kanon look so I changed from a warm hue to a hard cold light with a blueish hue. In reality, we could just stick to flat uncolored light, but you know me.... trying to keep things complicated. ^___________^;

I also drew in another alternative explanation as to why she's unaffected by the Zero-G.

Thankyouthankyouthankyou! Anyone else would have been content with just letting me go off and make a whole other picture, but not you. No, you took the time to redo the color-- and add a convenient excuse for the gravity discontinuity. This is how we know, without a shadow of a doubt, you're not FAIL.



I actually saw this post last night, and decided to get to work a bit on the NetBSD portion of the picture. The shading has been a bit tough (what with the two-tone spacesuit); moreover, lighting effects are gonna be a bit tricky, as I'm going to add Inferno-chan to this picture. So I'm going to be working with two light sources. Oh joy, what have I gotten myself into.



(Not to worry, the space bunnies are going to come back)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 27, 2008, 04:26:20 PM
QuoteMaybe he got a flux capacitor for his birthday, ever think of that, huh?

Hoh.... that COULD be true.  ^.^

<__<

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>__>

...

*steals flux capacitor*

*travels back in time*

*seconds later, all Windows PCs magically turn into Amigas*

*returns back to present*

Mission Accomplished.  ^___^

*sees Amiga-chan ravaging a dinner table like a pig*

My GAWDS, what have I done?!  @@

QuoteYou do not fail. We all fail at times, sometimes a little more than others. And I envy your longcat posts, I wish I had that kind of typing ability XD

It's a give and take really.  I can't draw steady to save my life, but the erratic finger movements DO however seem to enhance my ability to type... A LOT.  If not for the fact that I might indeed pursue a future in programming, don't think I haven't envied the notion of being some lone wolf artist of few words.  -v-

QuoteThankyouthankyouthankyou! Anyone else would have been content with just letting me go off and make a whole other picture, but not you. No, you took the time to redo the color-- and add a convenient excuse for the gravity discontinuity. This is how we know, without a shadow of a doubt, you're not FAIL.

Thank you Bella-hime.  Very well, I'll emerge out of FAIL and back into mediocrity.  Kukuku...! ^.^

Still can't see Photobucket from here, so I'll wait till later to comment.  But I was thinking... maybe not so much for Plan9-sama, but I was wondering about creating a simple drawing that demonstrates a new coloring technique that I think will make this variable color hue a lot easier to manage.  If you've seen how I've done the hair for some of my InfinityZero-style Minis, you'll know what I mean... imagine that on steroids.  ^.^

But I did promise myself I would do a little programming this evening, so either way I probably won't do my usual reply bombardment.

*hears collective sigh of relief in the background*

You and me both.  -v-
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 28, 2008, 02:26:39 PM
Sorry, was interrupted by site disruption/maintenance/whatever.  I'm back to where Photobucket is blocked, but I did see them briefly so let me reply from memory.

QuoteThis is how we know, without a shadow of a doubt, you're not FAIL.

I have no clue where you get these [motivational posters], but this one is hands down my favorite.  ^^

Well okay,... SECOND favorite (a certain cosplaying one is my first.  ^__^

QuoteI actually saw this post last night, and decided to get to work a bit on the NetBSD portion of the picture. The shading has been a bit tough (what with the two-tone spacesuit); moreover, lighting effects are gonna be a bit tricky, as I'm going to add Inferno-chan to this picture. So I'm going to be working with two light sources. Oh joy, what have I gotten myself into.

Sorry.  ^___^
I'm telling you, it's not too late to switch to neutral-colored lighting (for Plan9-sama).  It's not really that hard -- basically just entails reversing the color scheme back to its original palette.  ^^

On the other hand, it might be worth your while to give it a shot.  Do what you can -- and if you need a second opinion, I can adjust the lighting/shading as needed in the later SVG file.  ^^

I think the end result will look nifty -- think of the classic dramatic pictures where one half of the character is shaded in muted blue tones, while the other half is a blazing warm color.  ^___^

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On the other hand,... I admit it might not be conducive to humor.  ^^;

Case in point...

Quote(Not to worry, the space bunnies are going to come back)

...yeah.  Last call for neutral-lighting on Plan9s-sama.  -.-;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 28, 2008, 02:37:29 PM
*typing response*

Okay, here's a fixed version of NetBSD to sync with the color scheme:



Better or worse?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 28, 2008, 02:54:58 PM
*picks randomly* "Better".  ^____^

Sorry,... Photobucket.  ^^;
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 28, 2008, 06:15:11 PM
*types*

QuoteHoh.... that COULD be true. ^.^

<__<

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>__>

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*steals flux capacitor*

*travels back in time*

*seconds later, all Windows PCs magically turn into Amigas*

*returns back to present*

Mission Accomplished. ^___^

*sees Amiga-chan ravaging a dinner table like a pig*

My GAWDS, what have I done?! @@

*imagines Mac vs. Miggy ad campaign*

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

QuoteIt's a give and take really. I can't draw steady to save my life, but the erratic finger movements DO however seem to enhance my ability to type... A LOT. If not for the fact that I might indeed pursue a future in programming, don't think I haven't envied the notion of being some lone wolf artist of few words. -v-

Ack, I'm good at typing, but I'm not so great at writing in general, which is very ironic 'cause I spent about a year writing short stories and I wanted to be a writer.

But then, in the late winter of 2007, I came to the realization that my work was much to affected and formulaic, and constituted a whole lot of pseudo-melodramatic drivel. This, compounded by the fact that I was away from my home, incredibly homesick, and embroiled in...what I only care to describe as a massive family dispute where money was put ahead of reason...kinda snuffed out any desire I had to write. In rare form, I gave up. It was actually around this point I found this forum...

Making this even worse is the fact that I'd still like to write. I've come up with a half a dozen sci-fi and fantasy story ideas, some of which I fancy as being quite deep, one so deep you'd need a shovel to dig it up. But I cannot...for the life of me...come up with character concepts or any coherent plot. T__T

As for being a lone wolf artist, I couldn't pull it off. I'm the kind of temperamental artist who needs constant review of my work and consultation with others in order to function properly (ask the people I subjected to my horrific writing!). I've come to realize that I can generate a certain amount of inspiration on my own, but I tend to burn though that quickly. I believe that I...if it makes sense...draw my inspiration from the motivation of others. In 90% of artistic fields this would get one branded anything from weak, to phony, to unoriginal. Luckily for me, this sort of idea-sharing and borrowing is perfectly normal with OS-tans...

QuoteStill can't see Photobucket from here, so I'll wait till later to comment. But I was thinking... maybe not so much for Plan9-sama, but I was wondering about creating a simple drawing that demonstrates a new coloring technique that I think will make this variable color hue a lot easier to manage. If you've seen how I've done the hair for some of my InfinityZero-style Minis, you'll know what I mean... imagine that on steroids. ^.^

I'm a bit curious; I wonder if it has to do with...using gradients as pallets? (For example, putting the variable hue at one end of the gradient, the skintone at the other, and basing the color off the "middle ground?"

For this picture, I used a technique which I liken to a painter mixing colors. I had the "real color" of the skintone, then I put a "sample" of the variable color next to it (a shade of light blue taken from the Plan 9 picture). Using the color dropper I sampled a bit of both colors until I got it at the right hue.

I certainly don't know if that's a good way, but it's what I figured out. Maybe the attached picture will give you a better idea of what I'm saying.

QuoteBut I did promise myself I would do a little programming this evening, so either way I probably won't do my usual reply bombardment.

Last night I finally found the time to do a bit more exploring at SDF...

At first, HyperTerminal wasn't working. So I tried Putty, which was even more useless than HyperTerminal. Finally, I remembered the SDF site had a Java applet that acted as an embedded terminal within the web browser, so I used that to log on...

...at which point I got lost in a sea of system directories, than managed to find my way back home, then I did a bit of gaming (Outback Adventure-- Like adventure, with more "g'day mate"!), then decided to check out the message boards, got lost in the message boards, I think I posted a new messege consisting of random keystrokes I was typing trying to get out of the message boards, then I checked my emails, successfully opened and closed a text file, and then got hit up for a donation, and then I logged out.

Fun stuff! ^^

QuoteI have no clue where you get these [motivational posters], but this one is hands down my favorite. ^^

Well okay,... SECOND favorite (a certain cosplaying one is my first. ^__^
I actually found this one on a photobucket search for motivational posters. It originally said "THAT...is a pig", but I saw to that :P

QuoteSorry. ^___^
I'm telling you, it's not too late to switch to neutral-colored lighting (for Plan9-sama). It's not really that hard -- basically just entails reversing the color scheme back to its original palette. ^^

On the other hand, it might be worth your while to give it a shot. Do what you can -- and if you need a second opinion, I can adjust the lighting/shading as needed in the later SVG file. ^^

I think the end result will look nifty -- think of the classic dramatic pictures where one half of the character is shaded in muted blue tones, while the other half is a blazing warm color. ^___^

Well, I wanted to try something new. The only thing that make's in difficult is the fact that NetBSD-tan is wearing an orange spacesuit, if I coped out and made in a white one it would be a lot easier...

Also keep in mind that Inferno-chan (and subsequent fire-light) is slated to be added to this picture (somewhere near the oxygen tanks, I think you see where this is going), so I suppose it won't matter if NetBSD-tan's color scheme isn't as dramatic as Plan 9-sama's.

Quote...yeah. Last call for neutral-lighting on Plan9s-sama. -.-;

Well, maybe the bunnies won't be as prominent. But I do think I'll add them somewhere in the background.

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 28, 2008, 06:51:40 PM
Latest work on the Plan 9 + NetBSD pic looks great! This probably doesn't mean much as I do not have a discerning eye for lighting, but I think the readjusted lighting on NetBSD-tan looks well done!

Uh oh... I know what is going to happen next! Oxygen tank + Inferno-chan the pyromaniac... Disasterlarity will ensue! 0__0
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 28, 2008, 08:26:10 PM
Aaaaaaaah!!!  Sweet visibility!!!!!!!  ^v^

Now I see it!  I'm in love.  *v*

Hold on a sec....

*gets notes together*

Added after 31 minutes:

Quote
*imagines Mac vs. Miggy ad campaign*

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

*piggy imagination runs wild*  *v*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqWOnDqQ4v8

Oh that's too wrong....  XvX
Excuse me for a sec...

*throws self in vat of frying oil*

QuoteMaking this even worse is the fact that I'd still like to write. I've come up with a half a dozen sci-fi and fantasy story ideas, some of which I fancy as being quite deep, one so deep you'd need a shovel to dig it up. But I cannot...for the life of me...come up with character concepts or any coherent plot. T__T

As for being a lone wolf artist, I couldn't pull it off. I'm the kind of temperamental artist who needs constant review of my work and consultation with others in order to function properly (ask the people I subjected to my horrific writing!). I've come to realize that I can generate a certain amount of inspiration on my own, but I tend to burn though that quickly. I believe that I...if it makes sense...draw my inspiration from the motivation of others. In 90% of artistic fields this would get one branded anything from weak, to phony, to unoriginal. Luckily for me, this sort of idea-sharing and borrowing is perfectly normal with OS-tans...

Well for our OS-tan niche, anyway.  -v-
But funny you should say that you have difficulties coming up with character concepts and coherent plots for your own stories, when clearly you could've fooled me with your last few comics.  Seems to me that, like me, you feel better (and work faster) as part of a team than a standalone individual.

The fact that you wrote all that warrants a big "hmmmmmmmmmmm" in my book.  Well I need to do some poking and proding later, I wonder?  ^^

*smirks*

QuoteI'm a bit curious; I wonder if it has to do with...using gradients as pallets? (For example, putting the variable hue at one end of the gradient, the skintone at the other, and basing the color off the "middle ground?"

Close but not quite.  ^^
If you look at the hair in my Mini template, you'll notice that it's not a solid color but a dual-node gradient composed of the exact same solid color on each side.

Why is this important?
Because a change in the source gradient affects ANY path or stroke using said gradient.  So for example, if I wanted to tone Plan9-sama's body suit to a green color, I would only need to adjust one or two gradients.  If I wanted to make it red instead, same thing.  ^^

Admittedly, this is only useful if you plan to adjust the colors of the image (e.g., you're not entirely sold on the color map you might be using).  I might actually use that for the upcoming BSD pictures (yep! It's my new mission in life to finish them! ^v^), especially since their position in the original group shot picture is still not set in stone.  ^.^

QuoteFor this picture, I used a technique which I liken to a painter mixing colors. I had the "real color" of the skintone, then I put a "sample" of the variable color next to it (a shade of light blue taken from the Plan 9 picture). Using the color dropper I sampled a bit of both colors until I got it at the right hue.

I certainly don't know if that's a good way, but it's what I figured out. Maybe the attached picture will give you a better idea of what I'm saying.

No, I think this is perfect -- in fact, it's brilliant!   ^v^
Indeed, given the lighting condition used, it's only natural that NetBSD-tan's body suit is heavily muted much like you saw in the ensuing color mixture.  In fairness, I never thought to do that myself -- instead I thought of real life examples.  Put a book in a basement room with an old flourescent light and the colors look muted and washed.  Take it out in a bright sunny day and it's vibrant and colorful.  Wait till its sunset and everything is seemingly bathed in orange and heavy shadows.

Your method at least secures the science behind it, so you really deserve an awesome pat on the back.  ^___^

QuoteLast night I finally found the time to do a bit more exploring at SDF...

At first, HyperTerminal wasn't working. So I tried Putty, which was even more useless than HyperTerminal. Finally, I remembered the SDF site had a Java applet that acted as an embedded terminal within the web browser, so I used that to log on...

...at which point I got lost in a sea of system directories, than managed to find my way back home, then I did a bit of gaming (Outback Adventure-- Like adventure, with more "g'day mate"!), then decided to check out the message boards, got lost in the message boards, I think I posted a new messege consisting of random keystrokes I was typing trying to get out of the message boards, then I checked my emails, successfully opened and closed a text file, and then got hit up for a donation, and then I logged out.

Fun stuff! ^^

*squeals with delight*  I still remember when Bella-hime was THIS tiny....

*makes exaggerated height motion with his hoof*

...and was still too afraid to put a Puppy inside an old CD-ROM tray. ^^

Now she's venturing in places even I wouldn't touch with a 10m pole!  

*cries*  Oh, they grow up so fast.... ;v;

Quote
Well, I wanted to try something new. The only thing that make's in difficult is the fact that NetBSD-tan is wearing an orange spacesuit, if I coped out and made in a white one it would be a lot easier...

Also keep in mind that Inferno-chan (and subsequent fire-light) is slated to be added to this picture (somewhere near the oxygen tanks, I think you see where this is going), so I suppose it won't matter if NetBSD-tan's color scheme isn't as dramatic as Plan 9-sama's.

Nah!  Actually, I think it's easier (or at least more interesting) working over preexisting colors.  ^.^

BWAHAHAHA!!!!  That definitely sounds very much like another day in the Userspace Gang!  ^v^
Regarding the actual pic, while I'm not sure you wanted it to be quite this photorealistic, I think it's gona come out like that quite beautifully.  Even the Oxygen tank looks freakin amazing!  ^^

Just a few quick things to fix before you proceed:

1 - without the nearby light source literally in her face, you're free to return some of Plan9-sama's original skin color since there's currently nothing on screen anymore to make it appear quite that white.   ^__^

2 - We can use a little less blurring in the blue hue over NetBSD-tan's right arm.  I did use some blurring in my shading too, but I tried hard to not overpower the Anime cel look.  

3 - What's that yellow radial gradient on the glass?  ''
Adding luminosity to the glass tube is tricky due to the curvature of the shape,  On the other hand, the oxygen tank is inheriting some of the light from this yellow ball, so my guess is that it's just a placeholder for Inferno-chan's fire.  ^__^

QuoteWell, maybe the bunnies won't be as prominent. But I do think I'll add them somewhere in the background.

WAAAAAAH!!!!!!  Cause I killed the humor, there's gonna be less bunnies.  ;_______;

*crawls towards a corner, curls into a ball and mopes*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 29, 2008, 08:25:06 PM
Quote*piggy imagination runs wild* *v*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqWOnDqQ4v8

Oh that's too wrong.... XvX
Excuse me for a sec...

*throws self in vat of frying oil*

Oh gawd. o__O

QuoteWell for our OS-tan niche, anyway. -v-
But funny you should say that you have difficulties coming up with character concepts and coherent plots for your own stories, when clearly you could've fooled me with your last few comics. Seems to me that, like me, you feel better (and work faster) as part of a team than a standalone individual.

The fact that you wrote all that warrants a big "hmmmmmmmmmmm" in my book. Well I need to do some poking and proding later, I wonder? ^^

I do think that being here, coming up with these ideas for different characters and storylines, has helped me a bit-- I do think I could manage better as a writer somewhere down the line. I have realized I'm better in a team, though...

QuoteClose but not quite. ^^
If you look at the hair in my Mini template, you'll notice that it's not a solid color but a dual-node gradient composed of the exact same solid color on each side.

Why is this important?
Because a change in the source gradient affects ANY path or stroke using said gradient. So for example, if I wanted to tone Plan9-sama's body suit to a green color, I would only need to adjust one or two gradients. If I wanted to make it red instead, same thing. ^^

Ah, I remembered this was how the mini eyes were done, but I thought you meant you used some gradient technique for figuring out colors under different lighting circumstances...

QuoteAdmittedly, this is only useful if you plan to adjust the colors of the image (e.g., you're not entirely sold on the color map you might be using). I might actually use that for the upcoming BSD pictures (yep! It's my new mission in life to finish them! ^v^), especially since their position in the original group shot picture is still not set in stone. ^.^

That's really a clever idea! It would probably work quite well for NetBSD-tan's spacesuit, since I'm not sure of how it should be colored exactly...

QuoteNo, I think this is perfect -- in fact, it's brilliant! ^v^
Indeed, given the lighting condition used, it's only natural that NetBSD-tan's body suit is heavily muted much like you saw in the ensuing color mixture. In fairness, I never thought to do that myself -- instead I thought of real life examples. Put a book in a basement room with an old flourescent light and the colors look muted and washed. Take it out in a bright sunny day and it's vibrant and colorful. Wait till its sunset and everything is seemingly bathed in orange and heavy shadows.

Your method at least secures the science behind it, so you really deserve an awesome pat on the back. ^___^

I've actually been using this technique for a while now, not so much for different lighting conditions, but for skintones, determining shading and the such...the idea came to me when I thought of how a painter takes dabs of different colors on a pallet and mixes them together to produce a desired shade or hue...

Quote*squeals with delight* I still remember when Bella-hime was THIS tiny....

*makes exaggerated height motion with his hoof*

...and was still too afraid to put a Puppy inside an old CD-ROM tray. ^^

Now she's venturing in places even I wouldn't touch with a 10m pole!

*cries* Oh, they grow up so fast.... ;v;

Oh I'm still ascared to put a LiveCD inside a CDR tray...but what better way to learn about using a CLI than on a system that uses a CLI exclusively? Where all the programs and games are text-based? Plus it's interesting, for a self-proclaimed computer historian in training, to see how early computer societies worked ^^

QuoteNah! Actually, I think it's easier (or at least more interesting) working over preexisting colors. ^.^

BWAHAHAHA!!!! That definitely sounds very much like another day in the Userspace Gang! ^v^
Regarding the actual pic, while I'm not sure you wanted it to be quite this photorealistic, I think it's gona come out like that quite beautifully. Even the Oxygen tank looks freakin amazing! ^^

I like to do one thing at a time, but I was getting a bit stuck with NetBSD-tan, so today I worked on Inferno-chan...



...and one of her Inanimates. She and Volcano-chan are gonna end up right next to the oxygen tanks, I still have to draw her hands and stuff.

Though, I'm having second thoughts of the worse kind...I'm wondering if Inferno-chan should be wearing glasses in this pic. Yeah, yeah, I realize I was the biggest proponent of Proposition #683, "Make Inferno-chan a Megane", but somehow I think there's a certain megane-to-non-megane ration that should be maintained in this picture ^///^

QuoteJust a few quick things to fix before you proceed:

1 - without the nearby light source literally in her face, you're free to return some of Plan9-sama's original skin color since there's currently nothing on screen anymore to make it appear quite that white. ^__^

2 - We can use a little less blurring in the blue hue over NetBSD-tan's right arm. I did use some blurring in my shading too, but I tried hard to not overpower the Anime cel look.

3 - What's that yellow radial gradient on the glass? ''
Adding luminosity to the glass tube is tricky due to the curvature of the shape, On the other hand, the oxygen tank is inheriting some of the light from this yellow ball, so my guess is that it's just a placeholder for Inferno-chan's fire. ^__^

1- Yeah, I'll do that in the final version. Even now that's just a raster image as a placeholder (as to not make the file to huge).

2- Done.

3- Supposed to be metal, but the gradient was only to help me conceptualize where Inferno-chan would be.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on October 30, 2008, 12:42:59 PM
Quote
I do think that being here, coming up with these ideas for different characters and storylines, has helped me a bit-- I do think I could manage better as a writer somewhere down the line. I have realized I'm better in a team, though...

So not only is your style CLAMP-like, but your work effort also.  ^__~

QuoteAh, I remembered this was how the mini eyes were done, but I thought you meant you used some gradient technique for figuring out colors under different lighting circumstances...

Nope.  Deep down in side, this piggy is not very smart.  ^^'

QuoteThat's really a clever idea! It would probably work quite well for NetBSD-tan's spacesuit, since I'm not sure of how it should be colored exactly...

The drawback is that it will be kind of a pain to change colors IF the design is even remotely complicated.

I have a test-run idea involving Pilot-chan that I may get to this weekend.  Might also give me a chance to see if I still got what it takes as far as Landscaping is concerned.  ^>^

QuoteI like to do one thing at a time, but I was getting a bit stuck with NetBSD-tan, so today I worked on Inferno-chan...

...and one of her Inanimates. She and Volcano-chan are gonna end up right next to the oxygen tanks, I still have to draw her hands and stuff.

*high pitched SQUEAL*  0v0

That level of cuteness is bound to break some import restrictions!  ^^
I'm only working off of memory again (Photobucket... -.-), so I can't give you exact details.  But I remembered how much I admired the lighting on her face, although I don't recall if her eyes had the right reflection luminosity from Volcano-chan's level.  The zero-G hair was spot on, with her two front bangs floating about like pigtails.  Volcano-chan didn't seem particularly well defined, though, as he needed a longer cone -- on the other hand, you may not have finished him.

QuoteThough, I'm having second thoughts of the worse kind...I'm wondering if Inferno-chan should be wearing glasses in this pic. Yeah, yeah, I realize I was the biggest proponent of Proposition #683, "Make Inferno-chan a Megane", but somehow I think there's a certain megane-to-non-megane ration that should be maintained in this picture ^///^

Ohhhhhhhhh-HOHOHO!!!!  ^o^
Silly Bella, tricks are for brats-who-stoop-low-enough-to-steel-food-from-a-starving-rabbit.  ^^

If she's in a ZeroG environment, of course she won't have her glasses,... they'd probably be floating somewhere above her, if not completely outside of the picture view.  Can't think of a better compromise.  ^.^

Quote3- Supposed to be metal, but the gradient was only to help me conceptualize where Inferno-chan would be.

Oh sorry, I wasn't clear that I thought the orb was on the glass tube.  The oxygen tank is metal, I know -- glass oxygen tanks might as well be marked "Explode Me".  ^_____^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 01, 2008, 07:17:48 PM
QuoteSo not only is your style CLAMP-like, but your work effort also. ^__~

Ironically, though, when I'm working I seem to like complete solitude. Or at least no distractions O.o


QuoteThe drawback is that it will be kind of a pain to change colors IF the design is even remotely complicated.

I have a test-run idea involving Pilot-chan that I may get to this weekend. Might also give me a chance to see if I still got what it takes as far as Landscaping is concerned. ^>^

*salutes C-Chan*

Godspeed to ye!  ;010

Quote*high pitched SQUEAL* 0v0

That level of cuteness is bound to break some import restrictions! ^^
I'm only working off of memory again (Photobucket... -.-), so I can't give you exact details. But I remembered how much I admired the lighting on her face, although I don't recall if her eyes had the right reflection luminosity from Volcano-chan's level. The zero-G hair was spot on, with her two front bangs floating about like pigtails. Volcano-chan didn't seem particularly well defined, though, as he needed a longer cone -- on the other hand, you may not have finished him.

I take it Inferno-chan is moe to an almost deadly degree? ^^

I got a bit tired with this picture for now, so I've been working a bit on DTSS-tan.

QuoteOhhhhhhhhh-HOHOHO!!!! ^o^
Silly Bella, tricks are for brats-who-stoop-low-enough-to-steel-food-from-a-starving-rabbit. ^^

If she's in a ZeroG environment, of course she won't have her glasses,... they'd probably be floating somewhere above her, if not completely outside of the picture view. Can't think of a better compromise. ^.^

Good excuse! I'll buy it!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 02, 2008, 03:47:23 PM
First off, DTSS-sama:



This vector sketch has been lying around for awhile, since early October. I couldn't decide on a color scheme, however. I decided gold, tan and white would be good, and her hair color was inspired by NH's blinged-out capital building. (http://www.nhliving.com/towns/concord/nh_concord_statehouse.jpg)

This one has a lot of little references to my state. She's wearing quartz earrings, holding a white birch walking stick, the tan + white color scheme is supposed to be wintry looking...

This next vector sketch had been lying around for over a month, semi-shaded. It's Tenex and Batch/11-tan.

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on November 02, 2008, 07:06:22 PM
DTSS-sama looks absolutely stunning and is one of my favorite drawings of yours so far! ;019

I really did like your previous rendition of her and I am glad to see that a few features from it carried over to your latest one. The gold+white hair is unique, and the change to winter clothing and a cheerier color scheme gives her a free-spirited and down to earth vibe which puts her in sharp contrast with many OS-tans of her day!

Tenex-san looks very beautiful and sweet and I see she resembles her idol, TOPS-10-sama!

I like Batch-11-chan too, a cute little psychopath! ^_^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 03, 2008, 01:28:19 PM
Thank you Aurora-sama! I really like how DTSS-sama turned out, too. I realized my first and second renditions of her were a bit too formal looking, but the third time was finally the charm. I was gonna draw Servant DTSS-tan and WAITS-san, but...ooopsie...my inspiration flew off again. I really should try to keep better track of it.

Tenex I wanted to share some things in common with TOPS 10-san, Multics-sama, and BTSS-san...I suppose she'd be a lot more elegant in a full-sized picture. Batch/11-tan is a bit psycho, but between you and me, she prefers the term "user un-friendly".
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 07, 2008, 12:31:56 AM
Yo Bella-hime,

Thank you again, and sorry for neglecting all your nice art threads.  I have seen them though and am amassing comments as we speak -- just have to save the rest for tomorow, since I pretty much have to wrap up my bombardment.

Quote
*salutes C-Chan*

Godspeed to ye!

*collapses*

uh.... never mind.  The C-chan ended up having.... shall we say... other plans.... ¬v¬

But I think there'll be plenty of opportunity to do those kinds of lighting experiments in the future.  I'm looking forward to it.  ^^

Quote
I take it Inferno-chan is moe to an almost deadly degree? ^^

Well if one hug can burn you to a crisp... then yeah... literally...... with pun intended.  ^^;

QuoteFirst off, DTSS-sama:

This vector sketch has been lying around for awhile, since early October. I couldn't decide on a color scheme, however. I decided gold, tan and white would be good, and her hair color was inspired by NH's blinged-out capital building.

This one has a lot of little references to my state. She's wearing quartz earrings, holding a white birch walking stick, the tan + white color scheme is supposed to be wintry looking...

Gyaaaaaaaah!  En-chan-tress!!!!!!!  @v@
I swear she looks like a kinder, gentler Multics-sama/CTSS-sama.  ^_____^

*starts grooming self and ordering movie tickets*

I know the clothes are immaculate without even looking at it -- you never disappoint in that department.  But of particular highlight this time around is in the feathered effects of her underskirt, as well as the convincingly remarkable way you drew all her fur lining.  To sa it's done exquisitely is liking calling a blazing sunset "kinda nice".  ^^

Boot style is not much of my cup of tea, but admittedly I'm sure it's warm and comfortable for her.  ^.^

Hair gets A+++++ in my book -- while admittedly she's like the 14,000th character that has peaked frontal bangs, the simply-elegant hat and the dual-color scheme (me like!) adds a well-deserved level of distinction.  ^___^

The inclusion of a few cultural references (taking advantage of your intimate knowledge of your home territory) is of course greatly appreciated and admired!  ^^

The only blemish I can think of really is in her ear -- since there's no interruption in the stroke, I'm not sure if that's the border between ear and face or an abstract representation of the inner ear.  Comparatively-speaking, though, it's a mere nitpick.  ^^

QuoteThis next vector sketch had been lying around for over a month, semi-shaded. It's Tenex and Batch/11-tan.

Fufufufu.... I... know... the secret... behind... Bella-hime's new chibis.  ^.^

Admittedly, we could curve out the boxiness a little more prior to the final versions.  However, with dazzling shading and faces like theirs imbued with so much personality, it's a great trade-off for just getting the point across.  

And to think you held out for so long in making chibis, and now it turns out you make some Damn Cute Ones [DMOs].  ^.^

that's it, i've had it!!!  I'm SWOONING this instant!  >v<

*MEGA SWOONS*

QuoteThank you Aurora-sama! I really like how DTSS-sama turned out, too. I realized my first and second renditions of her were a bit too formal looking, but the third time was finally the charm. I was gonna draw Servant DTSS-tan and WAITS-san, but...ooopsie...my inspiration flew off again. I really should try to keep better track of it.

Sorry.... -.-

=======================

In any event, I'll continue my bombardment tomorrow.  Want to wrap up the text portion so I can slate off about a week's worth of time to finish up as many drawings as I can in preparation for C-Day.  

I'm really confident I can this time -- I'll give it my all!!  >v<
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 07, 2008, 05:36:09 PM
QuoteYo Bella-hime,

Thank you again, and sorry for neglecting all your nice art threads. I have seen them though and am amassing comments as we speak -- just have to save the rest for tomorow, since I pretty much have to wrap up my bombardment.

No problem.

Quoteuh.... never mind. The C-chan ended up having.... shall we say... other plans.... ¬v¬

But I think there'll be plenty of opportunity to do those kinds of lighting experiments in the future. I'm looking forward to it. ^^

Ehm...how so?

QuoteGyaaaaaaaah! En-chan-tress!!!!!!! @v@
I swear she looks like a kinder, gentler Multics-sama/CTSS-sama. ^_____^

*starts grooming self and ordering movie tickets*

I know the clothes are immaculate without even looking at it -- you never disappoint in that department. But of particular highlight this time around is in the feathered effects of her underskirt, as well as the convincingly remarkable way you drew all her fur lining. To sa it's done exquisitely is liking calling a blazing sunset "kinda nice". ^^

Boot style is not much of my cup of tea, but admittedly I'm sure it's warm and comfortable for her. ^.^

Hair gets A+++++ in my book -- while admittedly she's like the 14,000th character that has peaked frontal bangs, the simply-elegant hat and the dual-color scheme (me like!) adds a well-deserved level of distinction. ^___^

The inclusion of a few cultural references (taking advantage of your intimate knowledge of your home territory) is of course greatly appreciated and admired! ^^

The only blemish I can think of really is in her ear -- since there's no interruption in the stroke, I'm not sure if that's the border between ear and face or an abstract representation of the inner ear. Comparatively-speaking, though, it's a mere nitpick. ^^

Any similarities between DTSS-sama, CTSS-sama and Multics-sama is purely intentional; I suppose DTSS-sama would be somewhat of a second-cousin to CTSS/Multics-sama.

The fur lining on the vest I actually did with the star shape--I should post the source, cause it's a bit hard to explain otherwise.

Wha? You don't like the boots? Pffh, I have fashion mukluks just like those. Same goes for the peaked front bangs. Yes, I got bored of having no hair in my face so...yippee...I cut some semi-bangs. Good thing I have no hair dye in the house, who knows what sort of irreparable damage I could've done.

And yes, that's supposed to be the boarder between the ear and face...

QuoteFufufufu.... I... know... the secret... behind... Bella-hime's new chibis. ^.^

Ovals ovals ovals.

QuoteAdmittedly, we could curve out the boxiness a little more prior to the final versions. However, with dazzling shading and faces like theirs imbued with so much personality, it's a great trade-off for just getting the point across.

And to think you held out for so long in making chibis, and now it turns out you make some Damn Cute Ones [DMOs]. ^.^

that's it, i've had it!!! I'm SWOONING this instant! >v<

Yeah, I go for speed with my chibis. It works out quite well, because I can get them done very fast.

QuoteSorry.... -.-

It's my fault...any normal person would be able to sit down and do a drawing, but I need a ton of special conditions... -___-

QuoteIn any event, I'll continue my bombardment tomorrow. Want to wrap up the text portion so I can slate off about a week's worth of time to finish up as many drawings as I can in preparation for C-Day.

I'm really confident I can this time -- I'll give it my all!! >v<

...Godspeed!

I think I may have finished up on the Plan9/Inferno/NetBSD-tan picture, but something's still off...I'll post the source so you can maybe tweak a couple of things (if you have the time-- I'd hate to put more on your plate).



I'm also planning on perhaps finishing a picture of WAITS-san, BTSS-tan, and FINALLY drawing a dignified picture of Unix-sama...and...somebody...else...

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Oh yeah. And here's a FSCKING HUEG wallpaper featuring VMS-sama and eCOS-tan.

http://fc82.deviantart.com/fs33/f/2008/309/e/3/VMS_and_eCOS_tan_by_DeviantOS_tans.png

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on November 07, 2008, 07:13:40 PM
Excellent progress with the User Space Gang picture! The background looks really neat, especially the planet! But you forgot the shading on the space bunnies!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 07, 2008, 08:29:15 PM
Yeah, I sorta, kinda, intentionally left the bunnies unshaded. I should probably rethink this, though...

And BTW, would anybody be as kind as to post the "Amiga ball tutorial" SVG for me? I went to the downloads section, but I can't download anything. I'm working on a picture where it might come in handy...naturally I'm a dunce when it comes to boolean operations, patterns and the such...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 08, 2008, 12:59:49 AM
Yo Bella-hime!  ^___^
Thank you for the awesome (adorable?) new siggy you made -- it feels great to be a Constant.  I can now declare myself in all my Python scripts... Fufufu...! ^.^

*laughs at own nerdling joke*

I might have to call it an evening [tired], but for sure I'll be privileged to tweak the Userspace Gang picture.  ^v^

The characters themselves seem good so I don't think I'll do much there.  I'll focus my efforts on what I still think is my natural forte: background elements.  I want to fix the starfield and planet, as well as the oxygen canisters which still don't look metallic quite yet.  -v-

Oh, and as for the Amiga Ball tutorial.  Yes, that download quota in the Downloads section has been peaked for quite some time -- starting to worry it's broken.

Not to fear, though, as I have a spare.  ^__^

*attaches tutorial*

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QuoteEhm...how so?

Well barring some overwhelming affliction of teeth-shattering suckage, I do plan to continue software programming for a while.  And thanks to QT4, I've even been able to embed SVG graphics in some of my simpled applets done so far.  

Surely I'll have the chance to draw something or other with cool lighting.  ^^

QuoteThe fur lining on the vest I actually did with the star shape--I should post the source, cause it's a bit hard to explain otherwise.

*stares in AWE at sauce*

Wow.... honestly, that was too clever!  @v@
Here I thought you did something CPU intensive like randomizing star shapes and then applying blur effects on them.  Instead, you took the same semi-rounded star shape and pasted it several times till it created an organic "fuzz".  And then you finally grouped them to make them easier to move around!

I take my hat off before thee, Emperess Bella!  ^v^

Quote
Wha? You don't like the boots? Pffh, I have fashion mukluks just like those.

Eeep!  Um... didn't I say they're not my cup of tea?  ^^;

Uh... I meant.... yeah.... they're too FINE to be just puny tea..... They're more like my cup of...... uh.... capuccino.... yeah.... ^.^;

*blinks*

Wait,... are those the boots you tossed on me a few posts ago?  ^^;

QuoteSame goes for the peaked front bangs. Yes, I got bored of having no hair in my face so...yippee...I cut some semi-bangs. Good thing I have no hair dye in the house, who knows what sort of irreparable damage I could've done.

WOOHOO!!! Bella-hime is apparently a living anime girl.  ^^

QuoteIt's my fault...any normal person would be able to sit down and do a drawing, but I need a ton of special conditions... -___-

*internal suckage meter rises*

Sorry again.....  -______-;

Quote
...Godspeed!

I WON'T GIVE UP!!!  *does Gurren Lagann yell*  >>>>>>>>V<<<<<<<<

QuoteI think I may have finished up on the Plan9/Inferno/NetBSD-tan picture, but something's still off...

Aside from the aforementioned, I'm really loving this pic!  It's bold, creative and whimsical at the same time!  And the way you eventually integrated the bunnies works perfectly in my opinion.  ^^

I do still think you'll like all the tweaks I have in store.  I already know what to do, so no need to worry about me taking 50 weeks to get it done.    ^.^

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 08, 2008, 07:42:05 PM
QuoteYo Bella-hime! ^___^
Thank you for the awesome (adorable?) new siggy you made -- it feels great to be a Constant. I can now declare myself in all my Python scripts... Fufufu...! ^.^

*laughs at own nerdling joke*

Thank you :3

QuoteI might have to call it an evening [tired], but for sure I'll be privileged to tweak the Userspace Gang picture. ^v^

Thank you, again!

Keep in mind that the image of Plan 9-san is raster. I tried importing the vector image, but...several of the paths went missing in the process...

QuoteThe characters themselves seem good so I don't think I'll do much there. I'll focus my efforts on what I still think is my natural forte: background elements. I want to fix the starfield and planet, as well as the oxygen canisters which still don't look metallic quite yet. -v-

Yeah, I sorta rushed the background. I wasn't really sure what to do and was in a bit of a hurry.

QuoteOh, and as for the Amiga Ball tutorial. Yes, that download quota in the Downloads section has been peaked for quite some time -- starting to worry it's broken.

Not to fear, though, as I have a spare. ^__^

*attaches tutorial*

Thanks...

*looks at tutorial*

OMG...did you figure all that out on your own, or did you use some other tutorial for guidance? ;026

Quote*stares in AWE at sauce*

Wow.... honestly, that was too clever! @v@
Here I thought you did something CPU intensive like randomizing star shapes and then applying blur effects on them. Instead, you took the same semi-rounded star shape and pasted it several times till it created an organic "fuzz". And then you finally grouped them to make them easier to move around!

I take my hat off before thee, Emperess Bella! ^v^

I do try to take the least CPU intensive route, as Inkscape already takes quite a toll on my computer regardless of how little blurring I use. ^^'

Dunno how I figured to use the star shape that way...I guess I wanted to make it look more fur-like, I realized freehanding the path wasn't good enough.

QuoteEeep! Um... didn't I say they're not my cup of tea? ^^;

Uh... I meant.... yeah.... they're too FINE to be just puny tea..... They're more like my cup of...... uh.... capuccino.... yeah.... ^.^;

*blinks*

Wait,... are those the boots you tossed on me a few posts ago? ^^;

I don't know, actually. Those might have been my mock combat boots, my hiking boots, my platform boots, my tall boots, or my work mukluks, or my house boots...I really have a lot of boots O__o

QuoteWOOHOO!!! Bella-hime is apparently a living anime girl. ^^

No, I just have a strage obsession playing with my hair styles...

...Thus no hair dye being kept in the house XD

Quote*internal suckage meter rises*

Sorry again..... -______-;

Don't feel sorry for anything, okay?

...as a matter of fact, I've been busy today working on a picture...one I've always kinda wanted to draw but never really got around to. I won't say who's in the picture, but it'll really be unexpected...nobody would ever, ever imagine these characters together. At least under peaceful circumstances. And I'm hoping to make it uber-symbolic, right down to the colors and background. ^^

QuoteI WON'T GIVE UP!!! *does Gurren Lagann yell* >>>>>>>>V<<<<<<<<

*Jumps on YELLLLLLING bandwagon*

GYAAAHHH!!!!!! DON'T BELIEVE IN THE BELLA WHO BELIEVES IN YOU, BELIEVE IN THE YOU WHO BELIEVES IN YOU!!!!!! Wait...did I say that right...? GAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!

QuoteAside from the aforementioned, I'm really loving this pic! It's bold, creative and whimsical at the same time! And the way you eventually integrated the bunnies works perfectly in my opinion. ^^

I do still think you'll like all the tweaks I have in store. I already know what to do, so no need to worry about me taking 50 weeks to get it done. ^.^

THAAAAAAANK YOOOOOOOU!!!! >o<

Wow, I've taking a liking to yelling. XD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 08, 2008, 10:48:16 PM
WAAAAAAAH!!!!!  I'M BAAAAACK!!!!!!!!!!!  ^V^

Before I reply to anything, please see the attached.  ^.^

Because SVG graphics in KDE4 don't use blurring (and good thing too from a CPU perspective), the spacefield and the oxygen tanks were created entirely from standard paths and gradients.  I spent a bit of time on it, so hopefully you'll like it.  ^.^

(BTW, don't mind the text -- the font will only look properly once you load the SVG graphic on your machine.  Also remember to reenable the hidden layers to get your complete image)

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Quote
Keep in mind that the image of Plan 9-san is raster. I tried importing the vector image, but...several of the paths went missing in the process...

Be sure to check out if any of the layers are hidden.

Interestingly-enough, something weird did happen with the SVG you posted.  The space bunnies were centered around the Document Area, but the girls and the background were all the way towards the right, outside the Document Area.  The first thing I did was place everything back in the Document Area and separate the images out into accessible layers.

QuoteOMG...did you figure all that out on your own, or did you use some other tutorial for guidance?  

Surprisingly-enough, I didn't really use many preexisting Inkscape tutorials for a lot of what I know (a notable exception was the use of composite Pattern Fills for depth perception -- one of the built-in tutorials explained how it's done and why it's useful).

Once you get used to doing Boolean operations a little better, you'll also come up with interesting new ways to "sculpt" complex shapes like that.  ^^

Quote
Dunno how I figured to use the star shape that way...I guess I wanted to make it look more fur-like, I realized freehanding the path wasn't good enough.

Case in point, that kind of thinking eventually leads to stuff like the Amiga Ball tutorial.  ^^

I once showed a friend how to sculpt the original Batman logo using nothing but 11 ovals and some Union/Difference boolean operations.

QuoteI don't know, actually. Those might have been my mock combat boots, my hiking boots, my platform boots, my tall boots, or my work mukluks, or my house boots...I really have a lot of boots O__o

Really now?  ^..^

*starts compiling list of Unix-sama defamations to orate*

QuoteNo, I just have a strage obsession playing with my hair styles...

...Thus no hair dye being kept in the house XD

'Except pink and purple, correct?  ^^

QuoteDon't feel sorry for anything, okay?

...as a matter of fact, I've been busy today working on a picture...one I've always kinda wanted to draw but never really got around to. I won't say who's in the picture, but it'll really be unexpected...nobody would ever, ever imagine these characters together. At least under peaceful circumstances. And I'm hoping to make it uber-symbolic, right down to the colors and background. ^^

Sure thing.
And that's great to hear!  ^v^

I've been pretty charged myself lately.
I want to finish the Binteji Renmei panel of the Zerosanity XMAS panel, but also would like to leave Aurora-hime with some kind of storyboard for her to work with.  Knowing that's pretty impossible to do the standard way, and not wanting to stoop down to stick figures...

...

...I'll take a little page from Clannad and come up with something new....

Not Chibis...

Not Minis....

But "Dangos".  ^_______^

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Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 09, 2008, 09:51:17 PM
QuoteWAAAAAAAH!!!!! I'M BAAAAACK!!!!!!!!!!! ^V^

Before I reply to anything, please see the attached. ^.^

Because SVG graphics in KDE4 don't use blurring (and good thing too from a CPU perspective), the spacefield and the oxygen tanks were created entirely from standard paths and gradients. I spent a bit of time on it, so hopefully you'll like it. ^.^

(BTW, don't mind the text -- the font will only look properly once you load the SVG graphic on your machine. Also remember to reenable the hidden layers to get your complete image)

Wow! That's wonderful! I like how you managed to make the stars look more realistic...it's very clever how you did that. I also like how you lit the oxygen tanks, and the planets are gorgeous! @@

QuoteBe sure to check out if any of the layers are hidden.

Interestingly-enough, something weird did happen with the SVG you posted. The space bunnies were centered around the Document Area, but the girls and the background were all the way towards the right, outside the Document Area. The first thing I did was place everything back in the Document Area and separate the images out into accessible layers.

Well, with your Plan 9-tan pic, only the paths involving the eyes went missing...everything else was there. And I have no idea how that might have happened with the picture I posted. O__o

Though, lately, I've been having a bit of trouble with Inkscape. It's very strange actually...especially with the NetBSD-tan and this other pic I've been working on, it seems to hang whenever I get to a certain point of zoom. In the NetBSD pic this was resolved by getting rid of all excess objects and blurring, and the other pic...it just sort of stopped hanging...

QuoteSurprisingly-enough, I didn't really use many preexisting Inkscape tutorials for a lot of what I know (a notable exception was the use of composite Pattern Fills for depth perception -- one of the built-in tutorials explained how it's done and why it's useful).

Once you get used to doing Boolean operations a little better, you'll also come up with interesting new ways to "sculpt" complex shapes like that. ^^

I've always found experimenting is the best way to learn something, too...people can't believe I know my way around Photoshop, let alone that I taught myself 90% of what I know. As for Inkscape, I probably haven't played around as much; I mean, I just now got around to learning about patterning paths and insets/outsets.

QuoteCase in point, that kind of thinking eventually leads to stuff like the Amiga Ball tutorial. ^^

I once showed a friend how to sculpt the original Batman logo using nothing but 11 ovals and some Union/Difference boolean operations

Duhdahduhdahduhdahduhdah BATMAN!!!

Funny, I usually use vector drawings of cars and jets to explain Inkscape to most people...

QuoteReally now? ^..^

*starts compiling list of Unix-sama defamations to orate*

*crosses finger for New Jerseyite joke*

C'mon! After nearly two years, it's still too damn funny!

'
QuoteExcept pink and purple, correct? ^^

Waaaah, I'm still working up the nerve ^^;
Quote
Sure thing.
And that's great to hear! ^v^

I hope it's better to see...even if it's in beta and missing the background...



Initially, you might find it incredibly strange that I would draw Multics-sama holding Unix-sama given their fairly horrific past. We've thought alot about their differences, but I've always wanted to show their similarities...after all, the two are like inverse copies of each other in a lot of ways.

A lot of times I draw the characters in group pictures separately (actually in separate files), but I wanted the two to look very "one"; so both were drawn at the same time. I had a very hard time getting the poses and emotions right in this picture. I tried one with Unix-sama smiling and one with Multics-sama serious. I tried one with neither smiling. I drew a several quick sketches, and this was my favorite. I was planning on merely inking the sketch that I chose; but in the end, I went all out. This picture uses a lot of blurring and a lot of traced bitmap images (as in, the gems and jewelry). I don't know if the wings jive with me, I may have used too much blurring, but I wanted the black coloring to blend in better with the lighter areas. It should also be noted this picture is going to have two light sources; one in front of Unix-sama, and the other behind Multics-sama, thus the incontinuity in shading/highlighting.

I could get very into the symbolism of the colors, the numbers, and the emotions used in this picture, but perhaps I'll wait until the background if finished. Either that, or wait to hear what you guys think. I'll give you a hint; a lot of it has to do with their anthropomorphisms, the owl and eagle, and subsequently darkness/lightness, and the moon/sun.

QuoteI've been pretty charged myself lately.
I want to finish the Binteji Renmei panel of the Zerosanity XMAS panel, but also would like to leave Aurora-hime with some kind of storyboard for her to work with. Knowing that's pretty impossible to do the standard way, and not wanting to stoop down to stick figures...

...

...I'll take a little page from Clannad and come up with something new....

Not Chibis...

Not Minis....

But "Dangos". ^_______^

now I'm intrigued...O.o
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on November 09, 2008, 10:16:14 PM
HOOOLLLLLYYYY CRAAAAAAP THAT'S AMAAAAAZIIIIING!! *explodes*

Baffling (Multics-sama and Unix-sama in a group picture... NOT fighting?! ) but incredibly, amazingly, dazzlingly beautiful! All the folds on Multics-sama's dress and headgear, as well as their designs are brilliantly well-done! Unix-sama's dress is simple (and practically nothing in comparison to Multics-sama's!) but still beautiful! ;019

I notice the contrast that you intended between the two, with Multics-sama's light-colored (and yellow) and super elaborate dress contrasting with Unix-sama's dark-colored and simple dress!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on November 10, 2008, 01:03:36 AM
QuoteI hope it's better to see...even if it's in beta and missing the background...
.w.

My, my, that's some nice things you've got going there. Tasty!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 10, 2008, 05:14:40 PM
Le GASP!!!!!!!  >v<
Funny thing how I only recently watched the Bucket List.  If I had to compile one in time for C-Day, and on it it said "Meet the most beautiful women in the world", then I guess witnessing THAT masterpiece above means I can cross one item off the list!  ^v^

Not finished yet and ALREADY it's looking like Mana from heaven!  I wish I had more time to pour over it (only really signed on right now to dump some artwork), but it's a moot point anyway cause right now... this minute... I'm melting into a desert dish!!  ^___^



(And no, you can't have some Nejin -- its a 'women's only' desert.  -v-)

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IOU a proper reply soon.

Just want to get today's bit of artwork outta the way.  ^__^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 10, 2008, 09:38:42 PM
QuoteLe GASP!!!!!!! >v<
Funny thing how I only recently watched the Bucket List. If I had to compile one in time for C-Day, and on it it said "Meet the most beautiful women in the world", then I guess witnessing THAT masterpiece above means I can cross one item off the list! ^v^

Funny how I only recently got around to watching The Da Vinci Code. I swear I'm going to hide SO MANY subliminal messages suggesting that Unix and Multics-sama are related in this picture! ><

Glad you could finally meet the most beautiful women in the world, though. I take it Multics-sama and Unix-sama are going to become C-Chan Bride #...um....ummmmm....yeaaaah....too many to count. XD

QuoteNot finished yet and ALREADY it's looking like Mana from heaven! I wish I had more time to pour over it (only really signed on right now to dump some artwork), but it's a moot point anyway cause right now... this minute... I'm melting into a desert dish!! ^___^

The background should be done by tomorrow. Beautiful how much work can be done when to temporarily throw time limits out the window ^^

Quote(And no, you can't have some Nejin -- its a 'women's only' desert. -v-)

NOMNOMNOM

...

Oh yeah. Have some WAITS-san.



In case you forgot, WAITS-san is the Bohemian chick who happens to be related (a cousin?) to TOPS 10-san. She's a musical and artistic genius, and happens to be very free-loving. Her closest friends would be ITS-san and Emacs-kun. I could go on, but reading this WAITS Autobiography (http://infolab.stanford.edu/pub/voy/museum/pictures/AIlab/SailFarewell.html) explains her better than I could. :P

I realize her right arm is a bit odd. I know this already, but I was just trying to get this picture done.

BTW, the color scheme was radically redone after I found pictures of SAIL...





Quote.w.

My, my, that's some nice things you've got going there. Tasty!

Why is it, Nejin-san, that Multics-sama seems to bring you to this thread every time? A closet Multics-sama-ist, maybe? ^^'

QuoteHOOOLLLLLYYYY CRAAAAAAP THAT'S AMAAAAAZIIIIING!! *explodes*

Baffling (Multics-sama and Unix-sama in a group picture... NOT fighting?! ) but incredibly, amazingly, dazzlingly beautiful! All the folds on Multics-sama's dress and headgear, as well as their designs are brilliantly well-done! Unix-sama's dress is simple (and practically nothing in comparison to Multics-sama's!) but still beautiful!

I notice the contrast that you intended between the two, with Multics-sama's light-colored (and yellow) and super elaborate dress contrasting with Unix-sama's dark-colored and simple dress!


Thank you so much Aurora-sama. A lot of inspiration for this picture came from the fact that...while a lot of Multicians don't really like Unix that much, they still know it's practically their only true descendant. I think Multics-sama would have eventually realized, for all those who modeled themselves after her and trained with her, there would only be one who was her heir, whom she directly caused the creation of...

Even if she didn't agree with (or even like) her daughter, she must have been happy to know some legacy would be carried on. (Makes me wonder what she would think of Linux-sama).

You nailed the meaning of the colors-- they play on the darkness/lightness theme. To expand, brown is typically a color representing primitiveness, practicality, sorrow and bareness. Last time I drew Multics-sama, she was dressed in the emotionally charged color of red; but this time, I wanted to make her color scheme more subdued (using only splashes of red to hint at her personality). Yellow often represents the sun, lightness, peace-- but also betrayal, jealousy. Purple is an imperial color in the Western world, but can also have connotations of injury.

...

And THAT, my friend, is sum deeeeeep thinking. Wait till the background's done...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on November 10, 2008, 10:34:02 PM
Brilliant work on WAITS-san! Her revamp (like DTSS-sama's) suits her character very well! The light cyan + light yellow + brown combo is unique and implemented beautifully! (I never thought of that as a working color combo, but with your mad fashion skillz, you make that possible!)
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on November 11, 2008, 01:53:39 AM
Quote(And no, you can't have some Nejin -- its a 'women's only' desert. -v-)
I was about to tell you, "hey, I'm no dessert for anybody!" until I saw what you meant. You, you.

AND ALSO, ALL FOOD IS MINE!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 11, 2008, 06:03:22 PM
QuoteBrilliant work on WAITS-san! Her revamp (like DTSS-sama's) suits her character very well! The light cyan + light yellow + brown combo is unique and implemented beautifully! (I never thought of that as a working color combo, but with your mad fashion skillz, you make that possible!)

Thank you...like I said, the actual colors of the SAIL machine gave me the idea for blue/light yellowish.

...

So, here's the Multics/Unix-sama picture with background, BETA. For some reason, Inkscape keeps devouring paths when I try to export a PNG image (the paths are still in the SVG...just not the PNG.



Closeup of the characters (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/unixmultics.png)

...I was going to have a grandfather clock in this picture, but in the end I didn't know how it'd fit in with the rather outdoorsy look of the background. And I was being lazy. I don't know if I should leave this as is and move on, or not. And I doubt the source could be posted (cause it's a HUGE file). So...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on November 11, 2008, 06:37:39 PM
*jaw drops*

The background is just as amazingly beautifully done as the characters, with incredible attention to detail, and I imagine incredible patience and devotion to boot! ;019 ;019 ;019
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on November 12, 2008, 01:56:32 AM
!!!

That!
...I'm....uh...

...BLARGH-

*enters Giant Mode*

THAT. IS. MY. LUNCH.

*approaches Multics-tan and Unix-tan with knife and fork in hand*

KUKUKUKUKU...
:B
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Nuker on November 12, 2008, 10:35:24 AM
*takes pen and writes on a billboard*
*raises billboard*

Did you see my jaw? I lost it moments ago and I'm pretty sure it has to be somewhere 'round here...
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 12, 2008, 04:20:58 PM
OH NOES! I got a bad case of OCD-mach-three, and had to mess around with this pic some more....

...hold on, I'm typing up a response as we speak.



FULLSIZE--VERY BIG (http://fc13.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/317/5/b/Multics_sama_and_Unix_sama_by_DeviantOS_tans.png)

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This picture has a a lot of raster images in it...the patterns on the wall, the Oriental rugs, the stained glass window, and the patterning in the yellow layer of Multics-sama's dress are all raster. Other objects are traces of raster images, such as the gemstones (I got the idea from C-Chan's PCLOS-tan's vector image), the archways, and Multics-sama's necklace and pearl headpiece. Most of the color effects were done in Photoshop, as was the background blurring.

Originally I had the idea to make this picture rather unrealistic...to have Unix-sama and Multics-sama kinda in the center of the picture, and literally have it day and night on either sides, thus symbolizing the opposing nature of both characters. But in the end, I decided coloring this would be a bit too difficult, and doubted my ability to pull off such a surrealistic picture. However, the sunset/sunrise background I chose alludes to this same concept, as it's the boundary and connection between night and day.

Let me start by addressing some of the meanings in this picture. Like I said before, I wanted the main theme in this picture to center around duality; light and dark, day and night, complex and simple, differences and unity. I wanted Unix and Multics-sama to be dressed differently from one another; but at the same time, I wanted them to look physically alike, and incredibly one with each other. We have to remember that Unix was born from the near-destruction of the Multics project. While different in design, Unix does carry many concepts introduced in Multics (and CTSS for that matter), and would never have existed if Multics had not begun to fail. As something of inverse copies of one another, Unix-sama and Multics-sama were both chastised for their "flaws"; the former's being simplicity, the latter complexity. It's only fitting that the two would have an inextricably complex relationship, as neither would have existed, as we know them, without the other.

I wanted the background to have a distinctly ancient, Greco-Roman feel to it, what with the arches, columns, pottery, draperies and such. I wanted it to be airy, yet intimate. Somehow I associate the background much more with Multics-sama than Unix-sama, perhaps because her own style of dress has ancient touches scattered throughout; such as the veil, headpiece, and gold arm bands. This works for Multics-sama well, as she was sort of the foundation of modern OSes; Unix-sama has always dressed a lot more modernly, which fits her well because she was one of the first truly modern OSes. The background color scheme has lots of blue, purple and red; I've talked about the meanings of these colors before, blue symbolizing life, eternity, immensity and reflection. Red symbolizes everything from love and passion to arrogance and vengeance and is symbolic of the sun, and purple is something of a common ground...the merging of these colors.

I love researching symbolism, so let me, for a moment, soliloquize about the perfection of Unix and Multics-sama's anthropomorphism. It's long been established the former's is the owl, and while we initially considered the snowy owl for the latter, I've proposed a more fitting anthropomorphism is the eagle. Now, let's look at some symbolic meanings behind these animals...

The owl...
QuoteSilent and Swift Movement, Seeing Behind Masks, Keen Sight, Messenger of Secrets and Omens, Shape-Shifting, Link Between the Dark, Unseen World and the World of Light, Comfort with Shadow Self, Moon Magick, Freedom, Silent Wisdom, Nocturnal Vision, Healing Powers, Magical, Detachment, Change, the Mystery of Magic, Watchfulness, Truth, Patience.

In some cultures, owls are connected to bad omens, symbolic messengers of death of misfortune; but many societies associate them with wisdom and intelligence. The owl is often associated with goddesses, such as Athena, Minerva, Lakshmi, and are also considered to be associated with the demoness Lilith.

And the eagle...

QuoteSwiftness, Strength, Courage, Wisdom, Keen Sight, Illumination of Spirit, Healing, Creation, Knowledge of Magick, Ability to See Hidden Spiritual Truths, Connection to Spirit Guides and Teachers, Power, Intelligence, Renewal, Clear Vision, The Solar Bird, Spiritual Power, Carries Souls Back to the Dreamtime, Soul World Memory, Retrieves Lost Soul Parts.

With its acute eyesight, the eagle has come to embody an all-seeing eye. The eagle is often a solar symbol, and can be linked to all sky gods. It signifies inspiration, release from bondage, victory, longevity, speed, pride, father and royalty; it is often an emblem for powerful nations...the eagle is often depicted in combat with other animals; when seen in combat with a bull or LION, it represents the spirit or the intellect in conflict with the physical. When shown with a serpent in its talons, the two represent the struggle and unity of LIGHT and DARKNESS; good and evil. In this context the eagle depicts LIGHT and good, while the serpent represents evil and DARKNESS. Often its opposite is the OWL -- the bird of darkness and death.

Now let's think about this. Owls are symbolic of the night and the moon, while eagles are symbolic of the day and and sun. The moon is often considered a female symbol; it carries connotations of motherhood, (Unix-sama's code did propagate itself well), eternity, immortality, cyclical nature, wisdom and inner knowledge. The sun is usually considered a male symbol, one of glory, knowledge, power, and loftiness (all of which describe Multics-sama's later self quite well). If I may get even more symbolic, the former is associated with silver; the latter, gold.

Now I know this could be done with about any characters and any anthropomorphism. You'll find meaning even where none is. But you have to admit...this fits pretty well.

Now for the numbers. As with the past drawing of Multics-sama, there happens to be a pattern of eights...such as eight rings on her headpiece. This comes from the eight security rings of Multics. There's also a pattern of fours (being half of eight), and threes. There are none such patterns with Unix-sama, unless you count one's; perhaps the Unix staff symbolizes this. There also happens to be an unintentional pattern of two's, such as the two foreground columns, the two background columns, two archways--etc. This must have to do with the duality I mentioned before.

Well, I guess that's about all I have to say about the symbolism.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 12, 2008, 04:55:25 PM
*shakes piggy fist in air*

DAMN  -  YOU  -  PHOTOBUCKET!!!!!  >>>>.<<<<<

(or company firewall... either which way, I damn someone....  Â¬Â¬)

I do have to step out, though, so please please please please PLEASE hold that thought!  Tonight is Bella Night -- I want miss my replies to all this yum-yum, finger-licking good artwork for ALL the world!.  ^__^

*trots off real quick*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on November 12, 2008, 07:58:27 PM
AWESOME!  You did some MIGHTY research there, too!  

I like what you did with the color symbolism.  At first I was going to add a bit of info on the symbolism of the color purple, but that's unnecessary with what you've got going.  It's really awesome!  I like that you're using purple as a sort of union of the two sides.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 13, 2008, 11:34:56 AM
[haggard and tired] I'M GONNA REPLY TO THIS THREAD EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!!!!!!!!!!!!  >>>>>V<<<<<

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*collapses*

Okay, it killed me. ^^;
Ran out of free time again -- couldn't even work on my next DangOS page (except for some minor work on panel 1 I did in my commute).  Fortunately, still have my trump card (day-off Friday) to at least hope that things can get drawn before the end of the weekend).  -v-

Will reply first thing here -- but THIS time, I'm downloading the beautiful imagery here and take  it with me on a stick.  As Bella-hime said, there's clearly a wealth of detail to pour over, and doing so will make me feel like a kid in a candy... FACTORY!  ^____^

G'night....

*flops over keyboard*

*snore*  Zzzzzzz  -.-

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*sleep-talking*  Dagnam!  That image must've taken forever to Export to PNG..... ^v^;

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QuoteWow! That's wonderful! I like how you managed to make the stars look more realistic...it's very clever how you did that. I also like how you lit the oxygen tanks, and the planets are gorgeous! @@

Thank you, Bella-hime. ^___^

If you say it's clever, I imagine it's cause you probably saw that the whole star field is composed of little more than 6 objects -- three polka-dot pattern fills of different sizes and alpha channels, and three randomized stars (also of different sizes and alphas) to add the randomized "seed" effect.  A few more light-blue randomized stars are added for nebulas. ^.^

Had I used blurring on this, it would have made previewing the scene a LOT more uncomfortable.  ^^;

The Planets are just two sets of fears using extremely-subtle gradient effects, plus some random shapes added n top for texture.  The Uranus-like planet was complimented with an outer radial gradient to simulate an atmosphere. ^.^

QuoteThough, lately, I've been having a bit of trouble with Inkscape. It's very strange actually...especially with the NetBSD-tan and this other pic I've been working on, it seems to hang whenever I get to a certain point of zoom. In the NetBSD pic this was resolved by getting rid of all excess objects and blurring, and the other pic...it just sort of stopped hanging...

The new Cairo engine was supposed to handle blurring a little better -- but you're right that still seems to be a problem, especially when zooming in real close.  I have noticed that once blurring is removed entirely (it has to be at 0% no exceptions -- even a 0.3% blurring can cause slowdowns) things are hunky-dory.  Between that and the need to draw without blurring (for KDE4) graphics, I'm rediscovering the art of improvisation.  ^___^

You could say I got too spoiled by blurring, but no longer (if I really need it, I'll add it post-production).  ^.^;

QuoteAs for Inkscape, I probably haven't played around as much; I mean, I just now got around to learning about patterning paths and insets/outsets.

You'd be amazed as well how very little I actually know about my favorite program.  ^.^
Probably doesn't help that we've been literally drawing drawing drawing non-stop without time to sit back and really soak in all the extra features.

Life Effects and Pattern along Paths are still two things I'd like to explore a little more.  -v-

Quote*crosses finger for New Jerseyite joke*

C'mon! After nearly two years, it's still too damn funny!

Ah well in the other thread I got TRIPLE boot-throwing, so guess I'll have to leave you hanging there. ^.^

*grabs net and runs out*

QuoteI hope it's better to see...even if it's in beta and missing the background...

Ever heard of Mike's Hard Lemonade?

Try C-chan's Hard Swoonage?  ^___^

*SWOON'S.... HARD!!!!!!*  >>>>>>v<<<<<<

QuoteInitially, you might find it incredibly strange that I would draw Multics-sama holding Unix-sama given their fairly horrific past. We've thought alot about their differences, but I've always wanted to show their similarities...after all, the two are like inverse copies of each other in a lot of ways.

Well if you think that be strange, than I most certainly most be weird myself cause I actually fancied the same idea not too long ago.  An elegant and stylized picture of a younger and more robust Multics-sama, with beautiful wings outstretched, holding and comforting a love-starved and teary little UNIX-sama (also with her own pitch-black wings).  Didn't mention it cause I figured it'd make a great birthday present (gotta start thinking about January, after all).  ^.^

There was no real explanation behind such a picture, other than that it could be interpreted as a "what-if" scenario had history conspired less to tear them apart.  

But its hard to say the end result would have matched the awe-inspiring greatness of your rendition.
Not only are your shoes too big to fill, I can probably fill them up with water and make swimming pools out of them.  OvO

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If you don't mind, I'm going to leave the full critique of your drawing till the very end (so I can look at it carefully without prying eyes behind me). ^^'

On to the small fry responses!  ^V^

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QuoteFunny how I only recently got around to watching The Da Vinci Code. I swear I'm going to hide SO MANY subliminal messages suggesting that Unix and Multics-sama are related in this picture! ><

Hmmm... I was worried about watching/reading that due to the over-press.  But if Bella-hime endorses it, then.... 0v0

QuoteGlad you could finally meet the most beautiful women in the world, though. I take it Multics-sama and Unix-sama are going to become C-Chan Bride #...um....ummmmm....yeaaaah....too many to count. XD

Plus my concept of "Most Beautiful Women in the World" admittedly works a lot like a Top 10 song hit list.  You could be like jamming to the #1 hit song on the radio one day, and two years later cringe at the thought you danced to THAT stuff.  [One need not look farter than the fact that old Macarena videos from the 1990's are effective blackmail tools for people silly enough to dance that stuff in the first place.  ^.^]

Not to say there aren't any Timeless Classics, of course.  ^___________^

*lecherous grin*

QuoteThe background should be done by tomorrow. Beautiful how much work can be done when to temporarily throw time limits out the window ^^

WAAAAAAAAH!!!!!  Bella-hime finished this so quickly and I took forever to swoon over it.... ;___;

*suckage meters rises to dangerous levels*

*throws self in vat of frying oil*

Oh wait... yeah... this time, I won't be caught off guard.  ^___^

*lights match*

This is how you get frying oil cooking right?  ^-^

*casually tosses match on oil*



QuoteOh yeah. Have some WAITS-san.

In case you forgot, WAITS-san is the Bohemian chick who happens to be related (a cousin?) to TOPS 10-san. She's a musical and artistic genius, and happens to be very free-loving. Her closest friends would be ITS-san and Emacs-kun. I could go on, but reading this WAITS Autobiography explains her better than I could. :P

I realize her right arm is a bit odd. I know this already, but I was just trying to get this picture done.

BTW, the color scheme was radically redone after I found pictures of SAIL...

Ah!  That's a lovely rendition of the Bohemian chick. ^^
Her dress is a little more in tatters than what I'm used to seeing from you, but that's pretty much intentional based on A) her personality, and B) the actual real-life computer (which looks worse than most cubicles).  ^__^'

the cute hat, sassy face and long, whipping brown hair, and unique embroidery around the cleavage area are definitely highlights of the picture.  ^__^

However, I actually don't think the right arm looks as bad as you say it is -- if anything, it looks a little more natural than the left arm, which has too deep of a separation line on the elbow, and also ends at too pointy a tip.  Moreover, her right leg looks a little too separated from the rest of her body (based on the direction her thigh is going), and could probably be moved over to the right (your right) a few clicks.  Granted a lot of horse riders walk in such a bow-legged stance, but in this case it seems a little overdone.  =v='

Aside from that, it's still amazing you finished her up near around the same time as your epic UNIX-sama/Multics-sama picture.  ^___^

QuoteEven if she didn't agree with (or even like) her daughter, she must have been happy to know some legacy would be carried on. (Makes me wonder what she would think of Linux-sama).

That's a very interesting question.  ^___^
I have my suspicions that she might, inadvertently, behave around Linux-sama in exactly the same way as CTSS-sama behaved around her: overprotective and outdated.  ^.^

On the other hand, the concept of open source, while alien and perhaps blasphemous to her at first, would probably win her over much more quickly.

Certainly helps that she's open sauced NOW. ^.^

QuoteBrilliant work on WAITS-san! Her revamp (like DTSS-sama's) suits her character very well! The light cyan + light yellow + brown combo is unique and implemented beautifully! (I never thought of that as a working color combo, but with your mad fashion skillz, you make that possible!)

And, if I might add, if that fashion color-matching sense applies to real-life, then that be some serious trade skillz you have to keep under the belt.  ^^

QuoteSo, here's the Multics/Unix-sama picture with background, BETA. For some reason, Inkscape keeps devouring paths when I try to export a PNG image (the paths are still in the SVG...just not the PNG.

Try adding more nodes to all the paths that keep disappearing.  I notice that some get cut off too until I do this.  -v-

Quote...I was going to have a grandfather clock in this picture, but in the end I didn't know how it'd fit in with the rather outdoorsy look of the background. And I was being lazy. I don't know if I should leave this as is and move on, or not. And I doubt the source could be posted (cause it's a HUGE file). So...

No, in this case I would say it's only right that the sauce belong to you.  You deserve it honestly.  ^^

The Grandfather clock would not have fit in this picture -- seeing it I feel a fountain or a garden statue would fit better instead (assuming it could work in some symbolism).

Quote*enters Giant Mode*

THAT. IS. MY. LUNCH.

*approaches Multics-tan and Unix-tan with knife and fork in hand*

KUKUKUKUKU...
:B

*grabs shrinking gun and blasts Nejin down to C-chan's size (~17cm)*

NO GIANTS ALLOWED -- ESPECIALLY WITH VORE STUFF!!  The C-chan forbids it!  >.<

The only thing you're gonna be eating from them now is their skin flakes... kukuku....  `v'

QuoteDid you see my jaw? I lost it moments ago and I'm pretty sure it has to be somewhere 'round here...

*grabs shrinking gun and blasts Nuker down to C-chan's size (~17cm)*

Oh... sorry, Microwsave-san.  Got carried away by the spur of the moment.  ^^;
Shrinkage is timer-based, so you'll have to wait 2 hours to get back to your usual size.  -v-

Look on the bright side, though... will be easier to find your jaw.  ^^

QuoteAWESOME! You did some MIGHTY research there, too!

I like what you did with the color symbolism. At first I was going to add a bit of info on the symbolism of the color purple, but that's unnecessary with what you've got going. It's really awesome! I like that you're using purple as a sort of union of the two sides.

*grabs shrinking gun and blasts Siya down to C-chan's size (~17cm)*

..................... Shrunk you down to say "hi!".  :3
Fufufu....  ^^

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Okay, time to write the mother of all replies for Bella-hime's masterpiece.  Stand by. ^^

*types like mad*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 13, 2008, 03:30:11 PM
Quote*takes pen and writes on a billboard*
*raises billboard*

Did you see my jaw? I lost it moments ago and I'm pretty sure it has to be somewhere 'round here...

Thank you so much!

QuoteThat!
...I'm....uh...

...BLARGH-

*enters Giant Mode*

THAT. IS. MY. LUNCH.

*approaches Multics-tan and Unix-tan with knife and fork in hand*

KUKUKUKUKU...
:B

Gyah! Ye doth a giant or not, thou shalt be smited for referring to the Goddesses as mere -tans!

*loads giant boot onto catapult*

...no really, thank you!

AWESOME! You did some MIGHTY research there, too!

QuoteI like what you did with the color symbolism. At first I was going to add a bit of info on the symbolism of the color purple, but that's unnecessary with what you've got going. It's really awesome! I like that you're using purple as a sort of union of the two sides.

OMG! A Siya spotting! Get him!!!!

*Chases after Siya with big butterfly net*

Thanks, though, I love researching symbolism...

I shall respond to C-Chan's HUGE review later.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 13, 2008, 05:10:02 PM
There we go!  Thank ye Bella-hime. ^^

Okay, without further ado, time for some good ol' fashioned C-chan Swoonage Sleuthing.  ^___^

Won't use Quotations, since I want to make this a pure from-the-heart assessment.  ^.^

*starts building suspense*

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[whispering] (Can I have that giant boot when it's done with the smiting?)  ^___^

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From a purely technical standpoint, your masterpiece had quite a bit to live up to intiially since, as you explained, your original intention was to have a surreal image that divided the two characters perfectly within night and day boundaries.  If you would have told me that's what you wanted, I surely would have helped you out with gusto (you now that when it comes to complex lighting effects, I have some small talent for it).  ^.^

Nevertheless, consider that you did quite A LOT, from sketch to fruition, in less than a week's time, and even with the absence of strong lighting effects, you compensated greatly with a fascinating background as well as the most gorgeous lighting and folding work ever to come from you.  ^^

Let's start with the background:

- I definitely recognize the star object of the sun (cropped a little to imitate the peer-through effect as it intersects opaque objects), but I'm wondering if the glow was also created in Inkscape (in much the same way as I did it in the DangOS panel), or if it's from Photoshop.  Either way, the end-effect is awe-inspiring -- if not for the fact that Unix-sama and Multics-sama steal my breath away the most, the beautiful sun alone is reason enough to glomp.  ^^

- The sky gradient also looks Inkscapish, although the cloud formations I can't really put my finger on whether they were drawn using the randomized, blurred stars I've used before, or hand drawn then blurred.  The realism is perfect, but since this is still sunrise/set, they might have used a little more orange (and some stronger back shading).  

- The white dots are nicely-randomized (perhaps using the technique from the Plan 9 picture?), but correct me if I'm wrong in thinking they're flocks of birds.

- The blurred background in general has very soft lighting, which I think compliments the semi-surrealistc feel of the living symbolism, but also somewhat subdues the sun's radiance.  That might be intentional, but the stair railing and column definitely seem more influenced by the room's possibly lighting than the sun's.  With the columns in particular, the absence of floor shadows gives them a bit of a floating feel -- but certainly fails to detract from the unique shape of the columns that perhaps grabs my interest a lot more.  ^^

- The drapery in general is elegant, but clealry not a difficult task for a Master Folder (you can do it with your eyes closed by now).  ^.^
The background drapery is appropriately subdued, but I feel that the leftmost background curtains could be colored in a more intermediate color.  Since it's farther away from light sources, and also to compliment the "darker" side of the room, it could use a much deeper shade of red (either intermediate of the two curtain types, or just be all-out darker).

- That being said, unless there is a strong light source in the room, the purple wells (which are indeed beautifully textured) should be flat out dark since they do not technically receive any of the sun's lighting.  I think that would play beautifully especially on UNIX-sama's side, since a darker room would only enhance the beauty and refinement of a stained glass window (especially if said stain glass window bleeds a little colored lighting to the adjacent bricks and curtains.  [and btw, are those HORSES I see on the glass?]  ^.^

- Regarding the pottery, it was very intelligent to add them to enhance the Greco-Roman theme.  Even though the architecture style I feel suits neither (Multics-sama always seemed more Victorianesque), it does seem more appropriately "CTSS-samaeque" or perhaps something older, more mature, more ancient.  Just like the bond between mother and daughter.  ^^

As for their lighting, the grey one seems more in the sun's line of sight, so it can probably stay as is (with some slight softening of its shading).  The brown one, however, is technically covered by their bodies (especially MULTICS-sama's MASSIVE dress), so it should receive very little lighting (and the same could be said of the lower half of the leftmost column).  At the very least I think it's highlight is too big even for glazed pottery.  If you look at one, you'll see that, like glass, the highlights are generally concentrated on specific focal points rather than reflecting throughout such a wide area (like metal).



- I just rechecked your post and noticed this isn't the final, so no need to mention the gorgeous oriental rug.  It's gorgeous, but needs shading for maximum, unprecedented, royalty.  ^__^

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Now as for the characters.....

- All my comments about shading apply here too, although I certainly leave it up to you to figure out the proper shading map.  Perhaps appropriately so, I see Multics-sama's more massive figure (in terms of dress and real physical body size) stealing virtually all the radiant sunlight, leaving UNIX-sama literally in her shadow (but still lighted from the periphery -- and more uniquely -- from the stain glass window).  it should also be noted that half of Multics-sama's face could also be obscured in her own shadow, making her perhaps more at "one" with her daughter in that neither's history is entirely spotless.

- The UNIX staff is very beautifully done, btw -- once some shading is one on that too, it will defintely be one of the best metal jobs I've seen.  ^.^

- Regarding the character design, this area needs no improvement.  Just as it is it's perfect.  Just perfect!  The eyes are hypnotic and fierce, but elegant and enticing, with the fine eyebrows enhancing the femininity (an asset for the more tomboyishly-dressed UNIX-sama).  With hair you've already acheived a mastery second only to your jaw-dropping clothing -- it simply whips the right way, bristles and cascades down the right way, drapes over body parts the right way, and is shaded/colored to utmost perfection.  A set of full lips (w/ lipstick) is generally a gamble in Animesque art since it's generally more common to just "hint" at lipstick -- but in this case it paid off, as she looks more aptly sorceress-like because of it.  And on the same tone, UNIX-sama's [personality benefits from the secure, non-plussed expression she has, ever the inqusiitve analyst that she is.  The lavish jewelery decorating Multics-sama is indeed a huge contrast to the same hair clip that UNIX-sama brandishes... on the other hand, it's very hard to beat the lolz-worthy owl ears.  ^___^

*looks downward*

Well... okay, so Multics-sama has a full set of wings.  ^^;

Speak of wings, I feel they do blend well, but also get the impression they are a little overly-highlighted.  The white strokes do have the right idea (in line of sight of the sun), but not all throughout -- perhaps if you could use a gradient stroke, we can see it shift from white to black-ish as it progresses closer and closer to her inner body.

- The clothing needs no introduction -- it's simply mind-blowing, out-of-this world, and depth-defying.  Or in short, it's typical Bella-quality.  ^^

The texturing and symbolism of the yellow drapery is interesting and clever -- the shading work adjacent to the grey sash, however, could be fixed a little since the sash doesn't quite feel like it's over it.  The grey portions are spot-on, although again the cloth around her breasts should be shaded.  The lower white lining of the dress definitely leaves me at a loss for words, since it definitely shows how much time and energy you really poured into this drawing [I almost feel like an ass adding shading suggestions, since you clearly know what you're doing on many levels.]  ^^
Of particular cuteness even as how the drapery is so LARGE, UNIX-sama literally has to step on the folds of her dress to even get close to her mother.  Granted the boots wouldn't be particularly large, but Multics-sama must really be at peace for her not to mind that.  ^___^

Even less to say about UNIS-sama's dress since it is, thankfully (from a drawing perspective) uniquely UNIX-sama-esqueI do have to thank you a lot for adding the perforated name on her skirt -- it means so much to deck the picture out with a small homage to my first true sketch of her -- the on that literally started UNIX-samaism.  ^___^

- And as a small comment about the symbolism, I'm actually thrilled that I unintentionally nailed it on UNIX-sama's symbolism.  As they say in the vernecular, "Who'd a thunk it?!"  ^___^
But what interests me the most is the silver/gold connection, which actually strikes a more uniquely-technical note with me.  ^.^

It's often said that if you were ever marooned on a deserted island, money will be no good to you.  That might be true of paper, but if you're stranded with a whole bunch of [pre-1982] penny roles, that's actually great since you can melt them down to make yourself copper.  Copper is a great metal to have, since it has a sufficiently-low melt point to be able to shaped into anything you want with little more than a fire, and yet is strong enough to serve as a good makeshift spearhead, farming hoe, or other useful items.  And of course it has great electrical conductivity and potential medical benefits.

Silver, while much softer, is equally useful in many primitive and modern applications -- it has MUCH greater electrical conductivity and has unique light-collection capabilities.  It's anti-bacterial capabiltiies are also quite astonishing, though perhaps not too well understood.  And since it has several thousands of years worth of experience as a modern monetary currency, it's no surprise that silver is perhaps THE MOST USEFUL PRECIOUS METAL ever in the history of all precious metals, and it's a shame that the metal is not advertised nowadays for anything more useful than jewelery.

Gold, on the other hand, does have many useful modern applications, but it's the first metal to be inherently useless for primitive uses.  As a chemically-indestructible metal, it's peerless for making statues and jewelry that could potentially last forever, but it's too soft to be used for anything more useful than that.  It's gorgeous, but at that level quite supeficial -- and yet it's very rare and prized by kings, so historically  it's always had too great an elevated status.

Somehow,... that just FEELS appropriate as well.  ^^

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To sum it all up, there is still more shade work to be had that can really increase the brilliance of the imagery and symbolism-- but in all honesty, its only about as useful as adding another cloud to heaven.  As it stands, this is incredible work and you should be proud to be able to come up with stuff like this on such short notice!  If you ever wondered how I managed to stick around for so long, you need only look on your screen.  

On a side note, I would kill to see the reacton of your past self if you borrowed Leo-chan's watch, traveled back in time, and showed her what you would be up to just a year or two from then.  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 13, 2008, 08:02:20 PM
This is a really big response, so it's gonna be awhile before I can reply to it...I'm trying to do a few fixes to this picture (especially the background), per your recommendations. But one thing isn't jiving...for some reason, it doesn't look right when I make the left wall darker than the right is somehow shining on the left one. So I dunno if I'll do that or not. : \
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on November 13, 2008, 09:19:35 PM
Bwaaaah!  I've been shrunk and I'm being chased!  I'll try never to go on long, unexplained absences ever again! DX
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 13, 2008, 10:54:07 PM


Very Large View-- FINAL! (http://fc34.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/318/6/0/Multics_sama_and_Unix_sama_by_DeviantOS_tans.png)

Changes include all blurring done in Inkscape, and the SVG was exported as a whole (whereas the last version was split between the characters and background, and combined in PS). Cloud smudging and luminosity was added in PS as well.  

I've fought tooth and nail to suppress "OCD Psycho Bella" for the past years, and, well, I guess she's reappeared. But I promise this WILL be the final version...

Unless anybody has anything to point out...

Please go ahead and do so...

Really. Speak now or forever hold your peace...

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QuoteBwaaaah! I've been shrunk and I'm being chased! I'll try never to go on long, unexplained absences ever again! DX

Course you aren't going anywhere, I have you in a big butterfly net! No really, I saw you found my page on DA. Like that's going very well...so far my club is comprised of me, myself and I. What a club that is. >////<

Just as well, I like hanging out here instead...so, what's happened while you were out? I did a vector sketch of GMOS-sama (using your drawing as a basis), but have nothing to show for it as Inkscape inexplicably ate it whole. Maybe I'll be able to help the the completion or coloring of some of your drawings; I can't promise anything, but I'd be willing to help.

Hope we see you around... ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on November 14, 2008, 01:48:28 AM
Hamu, hamu, haum. Hm.

Alright. As this is the finished product, I'll give up some serious criticism instead of just swooning over.

The entire floor and background look very "absent" from the main part of the picture; the huge difference in sharpness makes it almost look like it's been shooped in afterwards. It gives off a very strange feel when UNIX' feet are sharp as a blade, but standing on a carpet that's as blurry as a bad photograph.
Also, the two pillars at the front don't benefit much from being that sharp; since they're not as detailed as the rest of the sharp picture, they kind of take away some of the feel.
So; gradual differences in blur recommended, pretty much everywhere.

NOW OVER TO YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GIANT, HUNGRY NEJIN.
*transforms into a red Pacman clone with 20 meters in diameter*


OM NOM NOM!!!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 14, 2008, 04:31:29 PM


***FINAL-ISH VERSION*** (http://fc89.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/319/6/8/Multics_and_Unix_sama_by_DeviantOS_tans.png)

More shading added, some darker shadows on the curtains, too.

QuoteThank you, Bella-hime. ^___^

If you say it's clever, I imagine it's cause you probably saw that the whole star field is composed of little more than 6 objects -- three polka-dot pattern fills of different sizes and alpha channels, and three randomized stars (also of different sizes and alphas) to add the randomized "seed" effect. A few more light-blue randomized stars are added for nebulas. ^.^

Had I used blurring on this, it would have made previewing the scene a LOT more uncomfortable. ^^;

The Planets are just two sets of fears using extremely-subtle gradient effects, plus some random shapes added n top for texture. The Uranus-like planet was complimented with an outer radial gradient to simulate an atmosphere. ^.^

The new Cairo engine was supposed to handle blurring a little better -- but you're right that still seems to be a problem, especially when zooming in real close. I have noticed that once blurring is removed entirely (it has to be at 0% no exceptions -- even a 0.3% blurring can cause slowdowns) things are hunky-dory. Between that and the need to draw without blurring (for KDE4) graphics, I'm rediscovering the art of improvisation. ^___^

You could say I got too spoiled by blurring, but no longer (if I really need it, I'll add it post-production). ^.^;

At least the exports are snappy-- I remember with 0.45, it would sometimes take upward of 15 minutes to export a picture to PNG. But with even with the newest, Inkscape-blurred version of this picture...it was done in under a minute.

QuoteYou'd be amazed as well how very little I actually know about my favorite program. ^.^
Probably doesn't help that we've been literally drawing drawing drawing non-stop without time to sit back and really soak in all the extra features.

Life Effects and Pattern along Paths are still two things I'd like to explore a little more. -v-

Also once you sorta get a routine going, it's difficult to break that routine to explore other possibilities. It wasn't until that VMS/eCOS-tan picture now so long ago that I switched from doing mostly clip/set semi-transperent shading (with a lighter base color) to doing a darker base shade and adding highlighting in most cases.

QuoteWell if you think that be strange, than I most certainly most be weird myself cause I actually fancied the same idea not too long ago. An elegant and stylized picture of a younger and more robust Multics-sama, with beautiful wings outstretched, holding and comforting a love-starved and teary little UNIX-sama (also with her own pitch-black wings). Didn't mention it cause I figured it'd make a great birthday present (gotta start thinking about January, after all). ^.^

OMG! I KNEW I should have given Unix-sama wings!!! I swear on a stack of The Unix-Haters Handbooks, I had that thought. Really. >v<
That sounds liek that would have been a gorgeous picture. Now I'm a bit sad I made this one...

...But on the other hand, this just goes to prove the existence of my amazing inadvertent telepathic powers. -___-

Oh yeah, and I'm still trying to figure out the most efficient way to work this suicide parsley. Is it the ol' train-tracks side-to-side, or is it straight up-and-down? I'm not an emo so I have NO experience at these matters TT

QuoteThere was no real explanation behind such a picture, other than that it could be interpreted as a "what-if" scenario had history conspired less to tear them apart.

But its hard to say the end result would have matched the awe-inspiring greatness of your rendition.
Not only are your shoes too big to fill, I can probably fill them up with water and make swimming pools out of them. OvO

*ceases sawing at wrists with parsley*

Nonesense, I'm sure your version would've been beautiful!

*resumes sawing at wrists*

QuoteHmmm... I was worried about watching/reading that due to the over-press. But if Bella-hime endorses it, then.... 0v0

Yeah, I initially skiped it cause I thought it was a bit overhyped as well. But it's actually pretty enteraining.

WAAAAAAAAH!!!!! Bella-hime finished this so quickly and I took forever to swoon over it.... ;___;

*suckage meters rises to dangerous levels*

*throws self in vat of frying oil*

Oh wait... yeah... this time, I won't be caught off guard. ^___^

*lights match*

This is how you get frying oil cooking right? ^-^

*casually tosses match on oil*

*ceases sawing*

Say, is there room in that deep fryer for me?

QuoteAh! That's a lovely rendition of the Bohemian chick. ^^
Her dress is a little more in tatters than what I'm used to seeing from you, but that's pretty much intentional based on A) her personality, and B) the actual real-life computer (which looks worse than most cubicles). ^__^'

the cute hat, sassy face and long, whipping brown hair, and unique embroidery around the cleavage area are definitely highlights of the picture. ^__^

However, I actually don't think the right arm looks as bad as you say it is -- if anything, it looks a little more natural than the left arm, which has too deep of a separation line on the elbow, and also ends at too pointy a tip. Moreover, her right leg looks a little too separated from the rest of her body (based on the direction her thigh is going), and could probably be moved over to the right (your right) a few clicks. Granted a lot of horse riders walk in such a bow-legged stance, but in this case it seems a little overdone. =v='

Aside from that, it's still amazing you finished her up near around the same time as your epic UNIX-sama/Multics-sama picture. ^___^

Well, she was sort of striking a pose, so I think the legs were intentially done that way. Can't say the same for the left arm...but again, I was just trying to get it done. -__-


QuoteThat's a very interesting question. ^___^
I have my suspicions that she might, inadvertently, behave around Linux-sama in exactly the same way as CTSS-sama behaved around her: overprotective and outdated. ^.^

On the other hand, the concept of open source, while alien and perhaps blasphemous to her at first, would probably win her over much more quickly.

Certainly helps that she's open sauced NOW. ^.^

I second this...after all, Multics-sama would view Linux-sama as something of a would-be granddaughter, and her last best bet as someone to "carry on her legacy".

Probably wouldn't hurt that they don't look all that dissimilar, either. ^^

QuoteAnd, if I might add, if that fashion color-matching sense applies to real-life, then that be some serious trade skillz you have to keep under the belt. ^^

Oh yeah, fashion designer, that's another thing on my unnervingly long list of things I could do someday. Except for the fact that I'm a butcher behind a sewing machine. -___-

Then again, not to long ago I had a string of odd dreams were I was looking at different dresses and outfits...I kept getting up and sketching them (long into the wee hours of the morning), along with notes about the types of fabrics and cuts used on them. Mind you, I wasn't consciously thinking about this; it was just as if everything I've studied about fashion in the past years came together at that point. O.o

QuoteTry adding more nodes to all the paths that keep disappearing. I notice that some get cut off too until I do this. -v-

Does it has to do with size, too? 'Cause I've noticed the smaller the export image, the less paths missing...

...then again, with this last picture, I just grouped all the objects together and had nary an export problem (and the PNG export was a whopping 2000 x 1500-some pixels!)

QuoteNo, in this case I would say it's only right that the sauce belong to you. You deserve it honestly. ^^

The Grandfather clock would not have fit in this picture -- seeing it I feel a fountain or a garden statue would fit better instead (assuming it could work in some symbolism).

I'm unfamiliar with the symbolism of either, but a fountain probably would have worked well.

QuoteNO GIANTS ALLOWED -- ESPECIALLY WITH VORE STUFF!! The C-chan forbids it! >.<

The only thing you're gonna be eating from them now is their skin flakes... kukuku.... `v'

Gyah! That was pretty weird o__O


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QuoteFrom a purely technical standpoint, your masterpiece had quite a bit to live up to intiially since, as you explained, your original intention was to have a surreal image that divided the two characters perfectly within night and day boundaries. If you would have told me that's what you wanted, I surely would have helped you out with gusto (you now that when it comes to complex lighting effects, I have some small talent for it). ^.^

Nevertheless, consider that you did quite A LOT, from sketch to fruition, in less than a week's time, and even with the absence of strong lighting effects, you compensated greatly with a fascinating background as well as the most gorgeous lighting and folding work ever to come from you. ^^

Yeah, I didn't really want to bother you 'cause I figured you'd have enough on your plate. I originally just wanted to make this a hand-drawing, then moved onto wanting to make this a more stylized and efficient drawing, but then decided to go all out. I think I'm finally happy with this picture...

Quote- I definitely recognize the star object of the sun (cropped a little to imitate the peer-through effect as it intersects opaque objects), but I'm wondering if the glow was also created in Inkscape (in much the same way as I did it in the DangOS panel), or if it's from Photoshop. Either way, the end-effect is awe-inspiring -- if not for the fact that Unix-sama and Multics-sama steal my breath away the most, the beautiful sun alone is reason enough to glomp. ^^

- The sky gradient also looks Inkscapish, although the cloud formations I can't really put my finger on whether they were drawn using the randomized, blurred stars I've used before, or hand drawn then blurred. The realism is perfect, but since this is still sunrise/set, they might have used a little more orange (and some stronger back shading).

- The white dots are nicely-randomized (perhaps using the technique from the Plan 9 picture?), but correct me if I'm wrong in thinking they're flocks of birds.

- Yeah, that's a star object, and the glow was created in Photoshop (using a large, soft brush, set on the "soft light" mode.) Pretty much everything you see in this version was done in Inkscape, minus some of the luminosity effects.

- The clouds were done with a randomized star shape. This version I did a orange base with a yellow highlight, and in PS I used the smudge tool to give it a wavy, wispy look.

- The dots are supposed to be stars, and I was inspired by your work with the Plan 9 picture; the major difference being that I used randomized star shapes with a dot pastern fill, and set the transparency to different levels.

Quote- The blurred background in general has very soft lighting, which I think compliments the semi-surrealistc feel of the living symbolism, but also somewhat subdues the sun's radiance. That might be intentional, but the stair railing and column definitely seem more influenced by the room's possibly lighting than the sun's. With the columns in particular, the absence of floor shadows gives them a bit of a floating feel -- but certainly fails to detract from the unique shape of the columns that perhaps grabs my interest a lot more. ^^

- The drapery in general is elegant, but clealry not a difficult task for a Master Folder (you can do it with your eyes closed by now). ^.^
The background drapery is appropriately subdued, but I feel that the leftmost background curtains could be colored in a more intermediate color. Since it's farther away from light sources, and also to compliment the "darker" side of the room, it could use a much deeper shade of red (either intermediate of the two curtain types, or just be all-out darker).

- That being said, unless there is a strong light source in the room, the purple wells (which are indeed beautifully textured) should be flat out dark since they do not technically receive any of the sun's lighting. I think that would play beautifully especially on UNIX-sama's side, since a darker room would only enhance the beauty and refinement of a stained glass window (especially if said stain glass window bleeds a little colored lighting to the adjacent bricks and curtains. [and btw, are those HORSES I see on the glass?] ^.^
Quote

-Hopefully with this version (3.0?), the lighting is a bit more dramatic. Added floor shadowing and worked in some shading on Multics-sama's dress to tie her in with the rest of the room.

-Draperies on the left side were darkened, and highlighting was added.

-The walls were darken, and the left side was made darker than the right. Wasn't sure how it'd end up, but I think it makes the stained glass window "pop" a lot more. I also added some blue highlighting on Unix-sama and the nearby columns and curtains. And yes, I think those are horses. I Googled stained glass windows and came up with this image, and instantly loved it.

Hmmm....well I love horses, but I wonder what horses mean symbolicly...

*runs off to symbolism site*

QuoteThe horse is quite often a solar symbol, and is one of intelligence. According to its color, a horse may symbolize either destruction or victory (fiery-red and white, respectively). It is a maternal archetype, and it might also symbolize "impulsiveness, impetuosity of desire, the instinctive impulses that motivate man". Is connected in many ways with aspects of the earth, specifically the SUN, MOON, and WATER. In addition, it is related to air and wind, acting as the mediator between heaven and earth; Centaurs are wind gods.

It carries many characteristics of the person as well, such as fertility, fidelity, sensitivity, strength, selfishness, anger, stubborness, stupidity and vanity. In psychology it can be the unconscious, subhuman side. A figure highly associated with many aspects of war, especially in the Greek tradition. Colors: white - omen of death but also innocence and divinity; black - famine; red - war; grey - devil. Types of horses: two - intellect, especially when harnessed together; winged - poetic relations; grazing - peace.

Wow, that fits...pretty well... ^^'

Quote- Regarding the pottery, it was very intelligent to add them to enhance the Greco-Roman theme. Even though the architecture style I feel suits neither (Multics-sama always seemed more Victorianesque), it does seem more appropriately "CTSS-samaeque" or perhaps something older, more mature, more ancient. Just like the bond between mother and daughter. ^^

As for their lighting, the grey one seems more in the sun's line of sight, so it can probably stay as is (with some slight softening of its shading). The brown one, however, is technically covered by their bodies (especially MULTICS-sama's MASSIVE dress), so it should receive very little lighting (and the same could be said of the lower half of the leftmost column). At the very least I think it's highlight is too big even for glazed pottery. If you look at one, you'll see that, like glass, the highlights are generally concentrated on specific focal points rather than reflecting throughout such a wide area (like metal).

- I just rechecked your post and noticed this isn't the final, so no need to mention the gorgeous oriental rug. It's gorgeous, but needs shading for maximum, unprecedented, royalty. ^__^

I initially associated Multics-sama's style with Victorian era dress, but later I thought it more exotic to include some Roman, Greek, and Indian-inspired touches. Certainly if I had ever done a close-up drawing of her upper body I would have added some jewelry like this...

http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2006/07/01/stories/2006070101190300.htm

Not exactly sure why, but it seems to fit.

- I hope that I was able to fix some of the shadowing problems. I did less of a highlight on the pottery, softened the shading, but still left some "shine" because I think it's in the foreground slightly in front of Multics-sama.

QuoteNow as for the characters.....

- All my comments about shading apply here too, although I certainly leave it up to you to figure out the proper shading map. Perhaps appropriately so, I see Multics-sama's more massive figure (in terms of dress and real physical body size) stealing virtually all the radiant sunlight, leaving UNIX-sama literally in her shadow (but still lighted from the periphery -- and more uniquely -- from the stain glass window). it should also be noted that half of Multics-sama's face could also be obscured in her own shadow, making her perhaps more at "one" with her daughter in that neither's history is entirely spotless.

- The UNIX staff is very beautifully done, btw -- once some shading is one on that too, it will defintely be one of the best metal jobs I've seen. ^.^

- Regarding the character design, this area needs no improvement. Just as it is it's perfect. Just perfect! The eyes are hypnotic and fierce, but elegant and enticing, with the fine eyebrows enhancing the femininity (an asset for the more tomboyishly-dressed UNIX-sama). With hair you've already acheived a mastery second only to your jaw-dropping clothing -- it simply whips the right way, bristles and cascades down the right way, drapes over body parts the right way, and is shaded/colored to utmost perfection. A set of full lips (w/ lipstick) is generally a gamble in Animesque art since it's generally more common to just "hint" at lipstick -- but in this case it paid off, as she looks more aptly sorceress-like because of it. And on the same tone, UNIX-sama's [personality benefits from the secure, non-plussed expression she has, ever the inqusiitve analyst that she is. The lavish jewelery decorating Multics-sama is indeed a huge contrast to the same hair clip that UNIX-sama brandishes... on the other hand, it's very hard to beat the lolz-worthy owl ears. ^___^

*looks downward*

Well... okay, so Multics-sama has a full set of wings. ^^;

Speak of wings, I feel they do blend well, but also get the impression they are a little overly-highlighted. The white strokes do have the right idea (in line of sight of the sun), but not all throughout -- perhaps if you could use a gradient stroke, we can see it shift from white to black-ish as it progresses closer and closer to her inner body.

- I added a bit more shading to the newest version. It was done very quickly in Inkscape, but the reason I also posted the normal version is because I can't decide which I like more.  : \
I like your idea to have some of Multics-sama's face in the shadow, so I did just that (even though it's a bit hard to see).

-The metal was done using a dark-lighter-white-darker-lighted-dark gradient, I actually got the idea from your original Unix-sama vector sketch where it looks as if you did the same effect. I addded some shading on the right side, I hope it worked out well.

- I took a lot of care with the eyes here (as I always do), but I did go the extra step and add some blurring and a little more highlighting that I normally do. I took a lot of time with the hair, too...right down to one of Multics-sama's forelocks resting on Unix-sama (again, trying to tie them together). I've always known lipstick to be uncommon in Anime art...though, when I think about it, most Anime series I've seen usually have at least one character who wears lipstick. I personally think it's just easier to draw characters without that extra detail (plus it detracts a bit from the eyes, which is almost always the focal point of the face). But I've always drawn Multics-sama with lipstick-- as you said, it adds to her sorceress look (as does the Multics logo tattoo on her upper chest, though it's much more difficult to see here). A lot of the jewelry used came from bitmap traces.

I added a gradient stroke to Multics-sama's wings, too. It's odd, her wings have gotten progressively darker with each picture...I don't think it's intentional, but this time I used a dark base and highlights. I wanted them to look a bit softer, as I've always had some trouble making wings look more realistic and bird-like. I should note, her left one is supposed to be broken (thus it's hanging lower than the other.)

Quote- The clothing needs no introduction -- it's simply mind-blowing, out-of-this world, and depth-defying. Or in short, it's typical Bella-quality. ^^

The texturing and symbolism of the yellow drapery is interesting and clever -- the shading work adjacent to the grey sash, however, could be fixed a little since the sash doesn't quite feel like it's over it. The grey portions are spot-on, although again the cloth around her breasts should be shaded. The lower white lining of the dress definitely leaves me at a loss for words, since it definitely shows how much time and energy you really poured into this drawing [I almost feel like an ass adding shading suggestions, since you clearly know what you're doing on many levels.] ^^
Of particular cuteness even as how the drapery is so LARGE, UNIX-sama literally has to step on the folds of her dress to even get close to her mother. Granted the boots wouldn't be particularly large, but Multics-sama must really be at peace for her not to mind that. ^___^

Even less to say about UNIS-sama's dress since it is, thankfully (from a drawing perspective) uniquely UNIX-sama-esqueI do have to thank you a lot for adding the perforated name on her skirt -- it means so much to deck the picture out with a small homage to my first true sketch of her -- the on that literally started UNIX-samaism. ^___^

- And as a small comment about the symbolism, I'm actually thrilled that I unintentionally nailed it on UNIX-sama's symbolism. As they say in the vernecular, "Who'd a thunk it?!" ^___^

- I added more shading to the yellow portion of the dress, especially around the lavender bow. I did a bit more dark shading to the lower portion of the dress to tie it in with the background.

As for Unix-sama having to step on her mother's dress just to get close to her...I thought this would be rather cute, too. The drawings I've done show Multics-sama's more conservative dresses. Certainly some of her special occasion dresses would be much larger that this-- I imagine some would be able to take up an entire small room (and would certainly make a good hiding place for her Daemons), and that she would need several helpers to just guide the train of her dress around. Of course, she would have much lighter clothes for battles and such as well.

Unix-sama's dress is inspired by the one she was wearing in the *Nix Festivus picture I drew last year; but I added the name perforation as a nod to your first vector sketch of her.

- The owl anthropomorphism is probably one of the fitting ones I've seen, so I applaude you for that. I should also note that the rabbit, Plan 9-sama's anthropomorphic character, can be tied in with the owl; rabbits are also associated with the moon, nighttime, and Mother Earth. Shark/VMS-sama fits eerily well too... ^^

Still wish penguins had some sort of ancient symbolic meaning...then again, I guess there were never any humans in Antarctica to assign them meaning. Most modern accounts of penguins show them as social, tolerant to difficult conditions, and peaceable. And if you throw in cartoons, as being incredibly crafty and really good dancers. So... XD

QuoteBut what interests me the most is the silver/gold connection, which actually strikes a more uniquely-technical note with me. ^.^

It's often said that if you were ever marooned on a deserted island, money will be no good to you. That might be true of paper, but if you're stranded with a whole bunch of [pre-1982] penny roles, that's actually great since you can melt them down to make yourself copper. Copper is a great metal to have, since it has a sufficiently-low melt point to be able to shaped into anything you want with little more than a fire, and yet is strong enough to serve as a good makeshift spearhead, farming hoe, or other useful items. And of course it has great electrical conductivity and potential medical benefits.

Silver, while much softer, is equally useful in many primitive and modern applications -- it has MUCH greater electrical conductivity and has unique light-collection capabilities. It's anti-bacterial capabiltiies are also quite astonishing, though perhaps not too well understood. And since it has several thousands of years worth of experience as a modern monetary currency, it's no surprise that silver is perhaps THE MOST USEFUL PRECIOUS METAL ever in the history of all precious metals, and it's a shame that the metal is not advertised nowadays for anything more useful than jewelery.

Gold, on the other hand, does have many useful modern applications, but it's the first metal to be inherently useless for primitive uses. As a chemically-indestructible metal, it's peerless for making statues and jewelry that could potentially last forever, but it's too soft to be used for anything more useful than that. It's gorgeous, but at that level quite supeficial -- and yet it's very rare and prized by kings, so historically it's always had too great an elevated status.

Somehow,... that just FEELS appropriate as well. ^^

Wow, that is a good point...I knew copper was useful, and silver had very good conductivity and antibacterial properties; but I never realized that gold was so...useless. I must say, this is very appropriate!

QuoteTo sum it all up, there is still more shade work to be had that can really increase the brilliance of the imagery and symbolism-- but in all honesty, its only about as useful as adding another cloud to heaven. As it stands, this is incredible work and you should be proud to be able to come up with stuff like this on such short notice! If you ever wondered how I managed to stick around for so long, you need only look on your screen.

On a side note, I would kill to see the reacton of your past self if you borrowed Leo-chan's watch, traveled back in time, and showed her what you would be up to just a year or two from then. ^^

And if you've ever wondered how I've managed to come up with stuff like this, you need only look to yourself. The same goes for Aurora, Siya, Nejin, Techno, anybody and everybody who has been kind enough to look at my work and offer their own thoughts. When I came here I wasn't anything...I could barely scratch out a picture. I had no style to call my own, I could only look around me and learn. Artistically speaking, you guys made me everything I am today; and you should be very proud of what you've built. I could never take all the credit for what I've done.

I never expected to get this far, either. Maybe I realized I could...but I know I couldn't have without your support, without the support of everybody here.

QuoteHamu, hamu, haum. Hm.

Alright. As this is the finished product, I'll give up some serious criticism instead of just swooning over.

The entire floor and background look very "absent" from the main part of the picture; the huge difference in sharpness makes it almost look like it's been shooped in afterwards. It gives off a very strange feel when UNIX' feet are sharp as a blade, but standing on a carpet that's as blurry as a bad photograph.
Also, the two pillars at the front don't benefit much from being that sharp; since they're not as detailed as the rest of the sharp picture, they kind of take away some of the feel.
So; gradual differences in blur recommended, pretty much everywhere.

NOW OVER TO YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GIANT, HUNGRY NEJIN.
*transforms into a red Pacman clone with 20 meters in diameter*


OM NOM NOM!!!

Thank you for the criticism...with the newest version I added more shading around the characters and on the back left pillar. Inkscape has no gradual blurring tools, so I guess this is why I didn't do a gradual blur when it comes to the foreground.

*transforms into giant ghost*

*gets chased around by Nejin-san Pacman*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on November 14, 2008, 04:40:31 PM
Most epic responses to a most epic picture! The changes in shading on your latest revision look great!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 15, 2008, 12:20:08 AM
QuoteMost epic responses to a most epic picture! The changes in shading on your latest revision look great!

Thank you! I'm just happy you were able to read through those epic responses. ^^'

And I'm glad you like the latest (hopefully) greatest version.

Anyhow...here's some bored doodling...



Here's a Gurren Laggan parody picture with Amiga-sama cosplaying as Yoko, and Vi-kun as Simon. And...some random mole-pig hiding out on Miggy.



This was a random drawing...I got to thinking, hey...when the going gets though for Massachusettsans, and they need a break, they instinctively flock to one of two places. Either a) New Hampshire, or b) The Cape (that's Cape Cod to you non-New Englanders). Could the same be said for Mass. OS-tans? Yes, it's DEC-tans on their day off, hanging at the beach. Right to left is an angry VMS-sama (geomancing some water out of the ground), a young Ultrix-tan ("admiring" RT11-tan's sand castle), RT11-tan (trying to build a sand castle-- things never did work out very well for her), RSTS-tan (I always thought of her as the stocky, muscular type...I don't know if I captured that in this drawing), Tenex-tan (being the friendly type she is, helping RT11-tan), and Red-kun, who just dumped a bucket of water on his Commanding Officer and is now facing a lot of wrath.



Most of the established CIOST members. I was going to do (actually started) a vector sketch of this one. It was to be very quickly draw and shaded-- almost like a screencap from an anime, but my inspiration told me otherwise. >___<

Right to left clockwise, TRON, EPOC, Red, VxWorks, Ununium, NeXTSTEP, FreeVMS, GECOS, OpenVMS, eCOS, Primos, BeOS and ISMAI-tan.



(Finished?) Plan 9-sama, NetBSD and Inferno-chan picture.



(Finished?) Technically a collaboration between C-Chan, Aurora and I, but I'll post it here for the sake of just posting it at all. I finally got around to making a background and adding some more detail...those bubbles were raided from Miggy-sama's bouquet.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 15, 2008, 12:40:36 AM
Yo Bella-hime.  ^^
In my usual "wallowing in suckage" self, I regret to say I won't be able to reply to this thread in full just yet.  Getting pretty tired, and I'm hoping to conserve my strength for tomorrow -- what little time I have left, I want to use drawing some BSDs... and if possible, a very special chibi set.  ^__^

But I do want to say just four things:

1)  The "Final-ish" drawing of your epic picture looks phenomenal!!  Nearly every point i brought up you addressed in some way, and clear makes the image even deeper and richer like royal velvet.  Anything that's still left to be done is insignificant at this point.  ^^

2)  While Inkscape cannot directly perform a gradient blur, there is a way to imitate such depth perception.  I've only done it once using the below tutorial, but the results were very promising... .^^

http://www.inkscape.org/screenshots/gallery/inkscape-0.45-depthoffield.png

3)  REAL parsley suiciders don't do it sideways or up-and-down.  Instead, we POKE our wrists with the tip of the stem like so... *demonstrates*  ...like Chinese water torture.  Learn from the best, kid.  `v'

Seriously, though, you forget one thing.  I don't doubt my idea sounds great on paper, but the sad reality is that I never would have done it.  I can't stand that I'm leaving soon and so many great ideas will leave with me only because I've lost, not only my will, but also my stamiina.  Maybe you could say I'm not as young as I used to be....  *bones creek*.  -v-

So don't be said -- be happy that you fulfilled an old pig his wish.  ^^

4)  In that tone, yes I'm more than proud of who you are and what you become.  You say I'm your Constant (from the siggy), but you've surpassed me a LONG time ago.  I'm glad to tears that you say you will miss me, but I hope and pray that you won't ever need me.  Let the brilliance of your own evolution of your talent be your driving force from here on -- anything else, including my Wall-O-Text praise and swoonage are simply icing on the cake.


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Now then, time for some rest.  ^^

*repurposes the giant boot into a house [Mother Goose-style] and walks in to go to sleep*

Added after 1 minutes:

*suddenly gapes in awe as not one, but a DOZEN new pictures arrive out of nowhere*

Bella-hime must have clones of herself.  Or she found the REAL C-One and is delegating the sketchwork... ^v^

*faints*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on November 15, 2008, 10:37:26 PM
QuoteCourse you aren't going anywhere, I have you in a big butterfly net! No really, I saw you found my page on DA. Like that's going very well...so far my club is comprised of me, myself and I. What a club that is. >////<
I'll join the club!!  Do you want me to PM you the links for all my OS-tans on dA or do you want to wade through for them, yourself?

QuoteI did a vector sketch of GMOS-sama (using your drawing as a basis), but have nothing to show for it as Inkscape inexplicably ate it whole. Maybe I'll be able to help the the completion or coloring of some of your drawings; I can't promise anything, but I'd be willing to help.
Really?!  I wish I could have seen it!  D:  It's always horrible to lose a project you're working on.

I could always use help finishing up my concepts, but never feel obliged to do it!  It wouldn't be fair if my laziness in a hobby became a burden to others. ^^;

QuoteStill wish penguins had some sort of ancient symbolic meaning...then again, I guess there were never any humans in Antarctica to assign them meaning. Most modern accounts of penguins show them as social, tolerant to difficult conditions, and peaceable. And if you throw in cartoons, as being incredibly crafty and really good dancers. So... XD
If you like, here (http://www.linsdomain.com/totems/pages/penguin.htm)'s a page I found which explains what it means to have a Penguin totem.  I stumbled upon a website that has a list of animal totems...  Some of them seem a bit odd.

QuoteHere's a Gurren Laggan parody picture with Amiga-sama cosplaying as Yoko, and Vi-kun as Simon. And...some random mole-pig hiding out on Miggy.
I've never seen Gurren Laggan, myself.  However, I've seen so much fanart of it by now that I feel I already know all the main characters.  Excellent cosplaying! ^^

QuoteThis was a random drawing...I got to thinking, hey...when the going gets though for Massachusettsans, and they need a break, they instinctively flock to one of two places. Either a) New Hampshire, or b) The Cape (that's Cape Cod to you non-New Englanders). Could the same be said for Mass. OS-tans? Yes, it's DEC-tans on their day off...
I love how you can manage to throw large groups of characters together so well and have them all so comically active!  I don't even try...

QuoteMost of the established CIOST members. I was going to do (actually started) a vector sketch of this one. It was to be very quickly draw and shaded-- almost like a screencap from an anime, but my inspiration told me otherwise. >___<
Speaking of large groups of characters...wow!

Quote(Finished?) Plan 9-sama, NetBSD and Inferno-chan picture.
I know you've posted your progress on this and it has been coming along rather well.  I really enjoy the floating bunnies....and toaster.......and volcano.  

QuoteFinished?) Technically a collaboration between C-Chan, Aurora and I, but I'll post it here for the sake of just posting it at all. I finally got around to making a background and adding some more detail...those bubbles were raided from Miggy-sama's bouquet.
The collaboration is wonderful!  Great job to all involved! ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 16, 2008, 02:25:00 AM
Here's a quick maintenance response to Bella-hime's bonus art.  ^^
Admittedly I'm having trouble finalzing the BSD-tan pictures, so I may not be able to post them here tomorrow afterall.  Instead, I'd like to aim for their deployment in her new DeviantArt page.  ^^

That way, tomorrow [well, actually today...] I can work on creating one last picture which I think serves as a more appropriate farewell gift.  It'll be a chibi one -- the art style that, for better or for worse, helped build my name in this place.  

QuoteAt least the exports are snappy-- I remember with 0.45, it would sometimes take upward of 15 minutes to export a picture to PNG. But with even with the newest, Inkscape-blurred version of this picture...it was done in under a minute.

In fairness, that seems like a reasonable trade-off.  I remember how atrocious export times were.

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Also once you sorta get a routine going, it's difficult to break that routine to explore other possibilities. It wasn't until that VMS/eCOS-tan picture now so long ago that I switched from doing mostly clip/set semi-transperent shading (with a lighter base color) to doing a darker base shade and adding highlighting in most cases.

Fufufu... admittedly, the clip stuff did kill me a bit with the Plan9-sama pic.  Not necessarily because it's bad (although it does limit slight adjustments a little), but because it was different from what I was used to.  Still, I think I managed well enough. ^^

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...But on the other hand, this just goes to prove the existence of my amazing inadvertent telepathic powers. -___-

Well those amazing inadvertent telepathic powers are what I strongly believe has kept me sane throughout all our discussions.  So by all means, prove away.  ^.^

QuoteNonesense, I'm sure your version would've been beautiful!

In my mind, everything looks beautiful yes.  ^^
In reality,.. well,... you should be asking if it would have ever even existed.  ^>^;

Now gimme that parsley back.  >v<

QuoteSay, is there room in that deep fryer for me?

Nope.  Besides, takes an awful lot of oil to fry Sap Queens. ^.^

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I second this...after all, Multics-sama would view Linux-sama as something of a would-be granddaughter, and her last best bet as someone to "carry on her legacy".

Probably wouldn't hurt that they don't look all that dissimilar, either. ^^

Well as long as Multics-sama is open sauced now, we may yet have the opportunity to see that in action someday.  ^^

All i know is that such a meeting would most certainly be a mixture of sappiness and lolziness.  -v-

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Then again, not to long ago I had a string of odd dreams were I was looking at different dresses and outfits...I kept getting up and sketching them (long into the wee hours of the morning), along with notes about the types of fabrics and cuts used on them. Mind you, I wasn't consciously thinking about this; it was just as if everything I've studied about fashion in the past years came together at that point. O.o

FUFUFU~!!!  An epiphany!!!  ^v^

Sieze the day, you Bella-hime!  ^___^

Make your own Mukluk boots if at all possible!  ^.^

No but seriously, that's fantastic to hear.  Wheneve your body insists on doing something creative, let it. That's how greatness is formed -- on the spur of the moment.  ^___^

QuoteGyah! That was pretty weird o__O


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Fufufu.... ^___^

*gets on ladder, climbs up, pats Bella-hime on the head, climbs back down*

For the sake of your own sanity, it's better that you keep thinking of that as weird.  We only need one person doomed to strange fetishes, not two.  -v-

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Yeah, I didn't really want to bother you 'cause I figured you'd have enough on your plate. I originally just wanted to make this a hand-drawing, then moved onto wanting to make this a more stylized and efficient drawing, but then decided to go all out. I think I'm finally happy with this picture...

Nah, should have bothered me anyway.  It is true I said I had a lot on my plate, but as you can see, in typical C-chan suckage, I didn't get all of it done.  There is still tomorrow, but... *piffles*... who am I kidding?  All I can do is use these LOOOONG responses to salvage my reputation in tatters... -v-;

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- The owl anthropomorphism is probably one of the fitting ones I've seen, so I applaude you for that. I should also note that the rabbit, Plan 9-sama's anthropomorphic character, can be tied in with the owl; rabbits are also associated with the moon, nighttime, and Mother Earth. Shark/VMS-sama fits eerily well too... ^^

Consider myself beyond surprised to find out that sharks have symbolism descriptions also... OvO

QuoteWow, that is a good point...I knew copper was useful, and silver had very good conductivity and antibacterial properties; but I never realized that gold was so...useless. I must say, this is very appropriate!

If you're out in space, gold can help you from getting burned up by the sun.  But if you're out in the aforementioned deserted island, you'd better pray it's gold PLATED instead.  ^>^;

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And if you've ever wondered how I've managed to come up with stuff like this, you need only look to yourself. The same goes for Aurora, Siya, Nejin, Techno, anybody and everybody who has been kind enough to look at my work and offer their own thoughts. When I came here I wasn't anything...I could barely scratch out a picture. I had no style to call my own, I could only look around me and learn. Artistically speaking, you guys made me everything I am today; and you should be very proud of what you've built. I could never take all the credit for what I've done.

I never expected to get this far, either. Maybe I realized I could...but I know I couldn't have without your support, without the support of everybody here.

Thank you too for such kind words, Bella-hime.  My raison d'etre. ^__^

I still haven't tired from saying this all week, but while you've done so much to make me a very happy pig, it makes me happier to note that I was able to respond in kind.  ^^

QuoteHere's a Gurren Laggan parody picture with Amiga-sama cosplaying as Yoko, and Vi-kun as Simon. And...some random mole-pig hiding out on Miggy.

I can be random!  And I can be a mole-pig!  ^V^

*becomes random, mole-pig*

*inserts self on Amiga-tan*

Aaaaaaaaaaaah~!!  This is bliss~!!!!!  ^_______________________^

*lies back and loses self*

Still can't believe you got this done, so quickly, but then you've been nothing but specatcular lately.  ^^
Miggy-chan is adorable and oh so faithful to her original self!  (although I couldn't tell that was her hat in her hand for a while).  All the proportions are spot on perfect too, although given the disparity in height I believe Vi-kun should be just a tad smaller.  ^^

Grade A Stuff!  ^v^

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This was a random drawing...I got to thinking, hey...when the going gets though for Massachusettsans, and they need a break, they instinctively flock to one of two places. Either a) New Hampshire, or b) The Cape (that's Cape Cod to you non-New Englanders). Could the same be said for Mass. OS-tans? Yes, it's DEC-tans on their day off, hanging at the beach. Right to left is an angry VMS-sama (geomancing some water out of the ground), a young Ultrix-tan ("admiring" RT11-tan's sand castle), RT11-tan (trying to build a sand castle-- things never did work out very well for her), RSTS-tan (I always thought of her as the stocky, muscular type...I don't know if I captured that in this drawing), Tenex-tan (being the friendly type she is, helping RT11-tan), and Red-kun, who just dumped a bucket of water on his Commanding Officer and is now facing a lot of wrath.

THIS is what qualifies as a RANDOM DRAWING for you, these days?!!!! @v@
That means that if you really took your time on a single drawing, it would appear on the Louvre or [at the very least] the New York MET the next day.  Again, either you got a lot of experience drawing all those comics, are you're a definite master of sketchwork as well.  ^__^

It's a funny-as-hell scene, despite the fact that half the characters shown are dry as ice (but guess that makes it even funnier).  ^__^

RT11-chan (=Nodoka incarnate), the young Ultrix-chan and VMS-sama certainly take the cake for cutest.  ^__^
(probably would award it to VMS-sama anyway, since I absolutely dig that hair).  ^^

True, RSTS-tan's body doesn't really capture that description, but it is a quick sketch so you can't really be held for that.  The overall sketch is short sweet and to the point, and also a great showcase for more DEC-tans. ^^

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Most of the established CIOST members. I was going to do (actually started) a vector sketch of this one. It was to be very quickly draw and shaded-- almost like a screencap from an anime, but my inspiration told me otherwise. >___<

Right to left clockwise, TRON, EPOC, Red, VxWorks, Ununium, NeXTSTEP, FreeVMS, GECOS, OpenVMS, eCOS, Primos, BeOS and ISMAI-tan.


GYAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!  This deserves a good ol' fashioned EXPLODING for ol' times sake.  ^___^

*C-chan drinks up a gallon of nitroglycerin and swallows lighted match*



Ow~!  >v<
Was that REALLY nitroglycerin?  @@'

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No matter, end result is the same.... this sketchwork is GAWDLY!!!!!!!  ^^

I'm not sure if it's because of the greater number of characters, or the greater number of characters that I'm more familiar with, but I definitely agree wholeheartedly that this one is my favorite.  Interesting how it does offer a kind of "Before and After" look of VMS-sama's life, from lowly commanding officer of the DEC family, to badass leader of OS-tan renegades.  ^^

I'm at a loss for words,... well no, au contraire, I have TOO many words to offer and very little time to do so.  This is one picture, I feel, greatly deserves the light of day, and I'll do everything in my limited power to help it get there!  ^0^

As for favorites,... hard to say, cause I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!  (well, the girls anyway... ^^)
Even the Old Crone manages to be cute somehow, although I guess UUU-chan does charm me with her lol-worthy post, if anything because it's a HUGE contrast from her combat form.  ^^'

*insert epic swoonage here*

Quote(Finished?) Plan 9-sama, NetBSD and Inferno-chan picture.

Well, Plan9-sama's hair was still left with a slight tinge of cyan, but definitely glad you took care of my suggestion of returning her natural skin color (since there is no longer any strong light source).  And the shading on the bunnies is done in such a way that it blends in with the scene, yet still somehow manages to be whimsical!  ^.^

I think I could safely say "That's a Wrap!!".  ^v^

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(Finished?) Technically a collaboration between C-Chan, Aurora and I, but I'll post it here for the sake of just posting it at all. I finally got around to making a background and adding some more detail...those bubbles were raided from Miggy-sama's bouquet.

Someone pinch me!  I can't believe you managed to do so many drawings!!  @v@

Same with this one to, I think we can call it a day and job well done.  ^^
Very glad that bouquet served some use besides just using up valuable file size space. ^__^

Thank you again for working hard on these. ^v^

In part I should be ashamed of myself for not creating an equally-massive art explosion.  On the other hand, it just highlights the disparity in skill.

When it comes to skills that matter (=getting things done), both Bella-hime and Aurora-hime can run rings around me, and that's how I want it to be.  

I told Pitkin and Tsubashi one time that I would leave the forum when I could finally slip out of it with the confidence of knowing that it would remain the busy, bustling hive of activity for as long as it physically lasts.  Without realizing it, the day had come and passed.  ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 16, 2008, 11:14:35 AM
QuoteYo Bella-hime. ^^
In my usual "wallowing in suckage" self, I regret to say I won't be able to reply to this thread in full just yet. Getting pretty tired, and I'm hoping to conserve my strength for tomorrow -- what little time I have left, I want to use drawing some BSDs... and if possible, a very special chibi set. ^__^

It may be to late, but did you consider using that first vector sketch of FreeB-chan in the BSD picture? And this chibi set interests me...

Quote1) The "Final-ish" drawing of your epic picture looks phenomenal!! Nearly every point i brought up you addressed in some way, and clear makes the image even deeper and richer like royal velvet. Anything that's still left to be done is insignificant at this point. ^^

2) While Inkscape cannot directly perform a gradient blur, there is a way to imitate such depth perception. I've only done it once using the below tutorial, but the results were very promising... .^^

http://www.inkscape.org/screenshots/gallery/inkscape-0.45-depthoffield.png

I'll probably let this drawing stand as is, I think I'm finally happy with it. That tutorial showing how to do imitate a gradient blur seems very helpful...

Quote3) REAL parsley suiciders don't do it sideways or up-and-down. Instead, we POKE our wrists with the tip of the stem like so... *demonstrates* ...like Chinese water torture. Learn from the best, kid. `v'

Seriously, though, you forget one thing. I don't doubt my idea sounds great on paper, but the sad reality is that I never would have done it. I can't stand that I'm leaving soon and so many great ideas will leave with me only because I've lost, not only my will, but also my stamiina. Maybe you could say I'm not as young as I used to be.... *bones creek*. -v-

So don't be said -- be happy that you fulfilled an old pig his wish. ^^

4) In that tone, yes I'm more than proud of who you are and what you become. You say I'm your Constant (from the siggy), but you've surpassed me a LONG time ago. I'm glad to tears that you say you will miss me, but I hope and pray that you won't ever need me. Let the brilliance of your own evolution of your talent be your driving force from here on -- anything else, including my Wall-O-Text praise and swoonage are simply icing on the cake.

I sort of realized that you woulnd't have drawn that picture, but this knowledge still doesn't make it better for me. At any rate, it's incredible that you've managed to stay around this long after you've lost your will; usually, the first hot minute that I lose my will in anything I give up, which has been the case with most of my past artistic hobbies. Though...most of my past artistic hobbies were between me, myself and I with almost no reliance on the inspiration of other people, so this situation is very different. They were more stable, but that almost made them much duller in a way. ^^

And when I said, you should be proud, I meant you should be proud of yourself... I can only take part of the credit for what I've done. I sort of hate to saying it because it sounds so silly...but I almost feel like a sort of "power mimic" at this point. Nearly everybody here has contributed to making my artwork what it is today, and I truly thank you, Aurora, Siya, and a dozen others for this. I know I can't generate my own inspiration all that easily; even in the past when I could, the eventual feeling that I was talking to a wall sapped it. In being here, I've gone from an audience of one to an audience of several, and even that seems like a step up.

QuoteBella-hime must have clones of herself. Or she found the REAL C-One and is delegating the sketchwork... ^v^

*faints*

No, nothing as exotic as a clone or an android...no, I just have a very strange management of time...

...And one can get a lot done when they're having a very slow week, it's pouring buckets outside, and getting dark at 4 o'clock.

QuoteI'll join the club!! Do you want me to PM you the links for all my OS-tans on dA or do you want to wade through for them, yourself?

Thank you! Just send me a note and we can work something out.

I could always just pick out some drawings (or you can send me some of your favorites), and upload them to a section of the club gallery (named "Siya"). I'm not entirely sure that's how all clubs work, but then again I don't think anybody does. ^^;

QuoteReally?! I wish I could have seen it! D: It's always horrible to lose a project you're working on.

I could always use help finishing up my concepts, but never feel obliged to do it! It wouldn't be fair if my laziness in a hobby became a burden to others. ^^;

It was only, like, an hour and a half's work, but it's still so infuriating when you lose your work >__<

And it's no problem...you've come up with a lot of great ideas, I wouldn't mind helping out with finishing some of them (still thinking of SAGE-sama).

QuoteIf you like, here's a page I found which explains what it means to have a Penguin totem. I stumbled upon a website that has a list of animal totems... Some of them seem a bit odd.

Hmmm...that's kind of interesting. I've never been able to find any meaning behind penguins, so this is a step in the right direction.

QuoteI've never seen Gurren Laggan, myself. However, I've seen so much fanart of it by now that I feel I already know all the main characters. Excellent cosplaying! ^^

Yeah, I knew all the main characters before I saw it, too. :P

Really is worth a watch, though, if you like mecha shows (or Gainax).

QuoteI love how you can manage to throw large groups of characters together so well and have them all so comically active! I don't even try...

Group shots are pretty easy for me to draw...they're a bit more difficult to color, though.

QuoteI know you've posted your progress on this and it has been coming along rather well. I really enjoy the floating bunnies....and toaster.......and volcano.

QuoteThe collaboration is wonderful! Great job to all involved! ^^

Thank you!

QuoteHere's a quick maintenance response to Bella-hime's bonus art. ^^
Admittedly I'm having trouble finalzing the BSD-tan pictures, so I may not be able to post them here tomorrow afterall. Instead, I'd like to aim for their deployment in her new DeviantArt page. ^^

That way, tomorrow [well, actually today...] I can work on creating one last picture which I think serves as a more appropriate farewell gift. It'll be a chibi one -- the art style that, for better or for worse, helped build my name in this place.

I guess we'll be seeing you around DA, then.

And I'm really interested in these chibis...

QuoteFufufu... admittedly, the clip stuff did kill me a bit with the Plan9-sama pic. Not necessarily because it's bad (although it does limit slight adjustments a little), but because it was different from what I was used to. Still, I think I managed well enough. ^^

Similarly, the highlighting stuff was a bit difficult for me to do with NetBSD-tan's spacesuit...

QuoteWell as long as Multics-sama is open sauced now, we may yet have the opportunity to see that in action someday. ^^

All i know is that such a meeting would most certainly be a mixture of sappiness and lolziness. -v-

I've always wanted to do a sketch of a would-be open sourced Multics-sama...maybe I should go for it.

QuoteFUFUFU~!!! An epiphany!!! ^v^

Sieze the day, you Bella-hime! ^___^

Make your own Mukluk boots if at all possible! ^.^

No but seriously, that's fantastic to hear. Wheneve your body insists on doing something creative, let it. That's how greatness is formed -- on the spur of the moment. ^___^

And most of the things I came up with were consistently...nice. I even showed the sketches to a few other people, they like them. @@

QuoteConsider myself beyond surprised to find out that sharks have symbolism descriptions also... OvO

Sharks actually have a lot of symbolism...

QuoteAbility to Move Constantly, Remorselessness, Never Being Caught Off Guard, Ability to Defend Oneself, Hunter, Survival, Adaptability

Sharks can be symbolic of persistence and perseverance. In the novel A Canticle for Leibowitz, for example, a shark is shown as one of the few surviving life forms after the second nuclear holocaust, and it is made clear that it will survive and continue to exist even beyond this disaster. In a more modern context sharks remain essentially unchanged since they evolved over 350 million years ago.

...Keep in mind that due to it's unmatched clustering features, VMS is considered to be a (physical) "disaster-proof" OS-- if one server is in danger of going offline (by say a power outage or worse) the data can be easily moved to another sever. Seems a good analogy for VMS-sama's need to stay on the move...

QuoteThank you too for such kind words, Bella-hime. My raison d'etre. ^__^

I still haven't tired from saying this all week, but while you've done so much to make me a very happy pig, it makes me happier to note that I was able to respond in kind. ^^

No, thank you for such kind words.

(Why do I remember this as the second thank-you standoff we've had?)

QuoteI can be random! And I can be a mole-pig! ^V^

*becomes random, mole-pig*

*inserts self on Amiga-tan*

Aaaaaaaaaaaah~!! This is bliss~!!!!! ^_______________________^

*lies back and loses self*

Still can't believe you got this done, so quickly, but then you've been nothing but specatcular lately. ^^
Miggy-chan is adorable and oh so faithful to her original self! (although I couldn't tell that was her hat in her hand for a while). All the proportions are spot on perfect too, although given the disparity in height I believe Vi-kun should be just a tad smaller. ^^

Grade A Stuff! ^v^

Actually, those are supposed to be sunglasses in her hand. And I always thought Vi-kun would be around the high 4' range, and isn't Miggy around 6' tall?

QuoteTHIS is what qualifies as a RANDOM DRAWING for you, these days?!!!! @v@
That means that if you really took your time on a single drawing, it would appear on the Louvre or [at the very least] the New York MET the next day. Again, either you got a lot of experience drawing all those comics, are you're a definite master of sketchwork as well. ^__^

It's a funny-as-hell scene, despite the fact that half the characters shown are dry as ice (but guess that makes it even funnier). ^__^

RT11-chan (=Nodoka incarnate), the young Ultrix-chan and VMS-sama certainly take the cake for cutest. ^__^
(probably would award it to VMS-sama anyway, since I absolutely dig that hair). ^^

True, RSTS-tan's body doesn't really capture that description, but it is a quick sketch so you can't really be held for that. The overall sketch is short sweet and to the point, and also a great showcase for more DEC-tans. ^^

Thanks! I tried adding more DEC-tans but it didn't work, and decided to leave well enough alone.

QuoteGYAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! This deserves a good ol' fashioned EXPLODING for ol' times sake. ^___^

*C-chan drinks up a gallon of nitroglycerin and swallows lighted match*



Ow~! >v<
Was that REALLY nitroglycerin? @@'


No matter, end result is the same.... this sketchwork is GAWDLY!!!!!!! ^^

I'm not sure if it's because of the greater number of characters, or the greater number of characters that I'm more familiar with, but I definitely agree wholeheartedly that this one is my favorite. Interesting how it does offer a kind of "Before and After" look of VMS-sama's life, from lowly commanding officer of the DEC family, to badass leader of OS-tan renegades. ^^

I'm at a loss for words,... well no, au contraire, I have TOO many words to offer and very little time to do so. This is one picture, I feel, greatly deserves the light of day, and I'll do everything in my limited power to help it get there! ^0^

As for favorites,... hard to say, cause I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!! (well, the girls anyway... ^^)
Even the Old Crone manages to be cute somehow, although I guess UUU-chan does charm me with her lol-worthy post, if anything because it's a HUGE contrast from her combat form. ^^'

*insert epic swoonage here*

*puts C-Chan fire out with blanket*

It was mostly the thought of shading this whole picture that scared me...maybe I can work on it, though, a little at a time. Thanks for the encouragement, though!

QuoteWell, Plan9-sama's hair was still left with a slight tinge of cyan, but definitely glad you took care of my suggestion of returning her natural skin color (since there is no longer any strong light source). And the shading on the bunnies is done in such a way that it blends in with the scene, yet still somehow manages to be whimsical! ^.^

I think I could safely say "That's a Wrap!!". ^v^

Yeah, I wasn't sure about her hair...but I actually kinda like it.

QuoteSomeone pinch me! I can't believe you managed to do so many drawings!! @v@

Same with this one to, I think we can call it a day and job well done. ^^
Very glad that bouquet served some use besides just using up valuable file size space. ^__^

Thank you again for working hard on these. ^v^

In part I should be ashamed of myself for not creating an equally-massive art explosion. On the other hand, it just highlights the disparity in skill.

When it comes to skills that matter (=getting things done), both Bella-hime and Aurora-hime can run rings around me, and that's how I want it to be.

I told Pitkin and Tsubashi one time that I would leave the forum when I could finally slip out of it with the confidence of knowing that it would remain the busy, bustling hive of activity for as long as it physically lasts. Without realizing it, the day had come and passed. ^^

Don't be sad you couldn't get a lot of artwork done. Like I said before, it all comes down to time; this was sort of the perfect week to get a lot of work done, as the weather's been terrible and I ended up with an unusually blank schedule...I can't expect you to have had the same luxury.

Plus a lot of it was merely getting things finished...a half hour on the USG picture, 45 minutes on the Miggy/Me-tan picture, and so on and so forth. I've always had a philosophy of working on many things done at once, one small bit at a time... that's just how I am.

And yes, I do believe you're right about the forum. It was probably a pipe-dream to think that it would end up a bustling hive of activity...can you name a time when it was ever really like this? You have to be glad with the activity there is. Maybe I'm too easily pleased, but I've always been happy for what there was.

You shouldn't be sad because something's over; you should be happy because it happened.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on November 16, 2008, 01:07:44 PM
Gurren Lagann cosplay pic: Ahahaha! Cute! For some reason, Amiga-sama seems well-suited as Yoko and I really like look on Vi-kun's face, but what is he looking at?...

DEC family at the beach pic: It has the two main qualities of an OS-tan family picture: Cuteness and shenanigans! Tenex-san and RT-11-san working on the sand castle is very cute, and so is Ultrix-san! RSTS-san simply looks very cool, and VMS-sama angrily chasing after Red-kun with mad geomancy skills is hilarious!

CIOST pic: Can't wait to see it vectorized! :D I notice that GECOS-san is keeping to herself, and eCOS-tan and FreeVMS-chan are right by their idol Open VMS-sama! BeOS-tan and IMSAI 8080-tan are together, very cute! NeXTSTEP-tan with Unununium-tan is very very cute! I don't know what VxWorks-tan is doing in that picture but whatever it is, is cool!

USG pic, in its finished glory: I downloaded the last SVG of this picture and studied how the background was done. Very impressive! I was surprised how simply and efficiently it was done!

Miggy + ME gala dress: Beautiful! The added frills, background and new bouquet are great additions! However I just have one critique- the sunburst should be in the upper right to go with the shading+highlighting.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on November 16, 2008, 02:55:30 PM
QuoteThank you! Just send me a note and we can work something out.

I could always just pick out some drawings (or you can send me some of your favorites), and upload them to a section of the club gallery (named "Siya"). I'm not entirely sure that's how all clubs work, but then again I don't think anybody does. ^^;
Alright, I'll get to work on that note, shortly! ^^

Supposedly, I was a member of a club, once.  I haven't heard hide nor hair of it since its creation.  Which is to say, I have no idea as to the workings of dA clubs, either.  ^^;

QuoteHmmm...that's kind of interesting. I've never been able to find any meaning behind penguins, so this is a step in the right direction.
Yeah.  Having very few civilizations inhabiting the same regions as penguins has its detriments.  Your best bet would be to look into the Australian aborigines or native inhabitants of Tierra del Fuego, as penguins can (occasionally) be found native to the same regions.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: C-Chan on November 17, 2008, 12:12:07 AM
As of this writing, I'm a little past C-Day's end so I'm technically going against my promise.
Not a problem, though, as breaking promises is my specialty.

So I need another hour to finish up here... I'll be sure to sue myself later.  ^.^'

QuoteIt may be to late, but did you consider using that first vector sketch of FreeB-chan in the BSD picture? And this chibi set interests me...

Not too late for that, and that's a great idea actually!  ^v^
I am sorry I haven't done at all well with that picture... for some reason, some drawing just refuse to get drawn and I can't explain it.  In contrast, your chibi picture basically drew itself.  -.-

I AM gonna draw it,... i'd ask for help, but I want to draw it on my own from start to finish if it's the last thing I do.  After that, I'll be sure to stick with auxiliary work.  ^^

QuoteI'll probably let this drawing stand as is, I think I'm finally happy with it. That tutorial showing how to do imitate a gradient blur seems very helpful...

Well,... it's only as helpful as you make it.  I only used that technique once (when creating that gift pic for infinity-san, featuring Mimail, Spida and ME-tan), so it's not like I make it a habit to use that all the time.  ^.^'

QuoteI sort of realized that you woulnd't have drawn that picture, but this knowledge still doesn't make it better for me. At any rate, it's incredible that you've managed to stay around this long after you've lost your will; usually, the first hot minute that I lose my will in anything I give up, which has been the case with most of my past artistic hobbies. Though...most of my past artistic hobbies were between me, myself and I with almost no reliance on the inspiration of other people, so this situation is very different. They were more stable, but that almost made them much duller in a way. ^^

I think you understand now why the comparison of my participation here as a job wasn't entirely inaccurate, and why each drawing became more a chore than a fun pastime for a while, pulling on the decomposing carcass of my will to scavenge for some inspiration.

At the risk of sounding like a wuss, I am tired.  Not sick and tired, no, but phsically tired and exhausted of doing this for near almost 3 years.  My retirement is as much a way to regain my strength as it is a way to rethink what I want to do going forward.  -v-

Quote
And when I said, you should be proud, I meant you should be proud of yourself... I can only take part of the credit for what I've done. I sort of hate to saying it because it sounds so silly...but I almost feel like a sort of "power mimic" at this point. Nearly everybody here has contributed to making my artwork what it is today, and I truly thank you, Aurora, Siya, and a dozen others for this. I know I can't generate my own inspiration all that easily; even in the past when I could, the eventual feeling that I was talking to a wall sapped it. In being here, I've gone from an audience of one to an audience of several, and even that seems like a step up.

Well I don't see it as being silly at all to be a "power mimic" -- if anything, that's what kept me around this long too.  Whatever I couldn't physically accomplish, you did for me thanks to your seemingly-clairvoyant understanding of all my ideas and concepts.  If I'm your source of inspiration, you are my eyes and ears, arms and legs, hands and feet.  I guess that makes us symbiotic, don't it?  ^.^

So let's both be proud of eachother, and start thinking up ways to put that knowledge to new use.  ^.^

Quote
Thank you! Just send me a note and we can work something out.

I could always just pick out some drawings (or you can send me some of your favorites), and upload them to a section of the club gallery (named "Siya"). I'm not entirely sure that's how all clubs work, but then again I don't think anybody does. ^^;

We'll figure that out too.  ^^

I can't do this on a daily basis mind you, but in essence I think that's good.  That means I'll have time to really do things like, say, read all the DeviantArt documentation, or try out new and interesting techniques in Inkscape, or such and such.  There will be time now for me to start thinking outside the box.  ^___^

QuoteGroup shots are pretty easy for me to draw...they're a bit more difficult to color, though.

Still, that's something I'd love to help out too.  ^^

However, I admit, the comic should take precedence for now.  -v-

QuoteI've always wanted to do a sketch of a would-be open sourced Multics-sama...maybe I should go for it.

knowing you, you could probably SNEEZE and get a sketch drawn of her instantly.  You SketchMaster, you.... ^.^

QuoteAnd most of the things I came up with were consistently...nice. I even showed the sketches to a few other people, they like them. @@

That's a great sign.  Very proud of you for applying what you've learned here for real-world applications.  ^__^

Quote
...Keep in mind that due to it's unmatched clustering features, VMS is considered to be a (physical) "disaster-proof" OS-- if one server is in danger of going offline (by say a power outage or worse) the data can be easily moved to another sever. Seems a good analogy for VMS-sama's need to stay on the move...

Well I'll be damned.  ^.^

Admittedly, it was the logo that already came with the shark logo.  UNIX-sama's owl motif was more original (and even at that, I might have seen an owl on a UNIX-related O'Reilly book or something).  

Quote
No, thank you for such kind words.

(Why do I remember this as the second thank-you standoff we've had?)

Really?  Wouldn't this be like our 15th?  Fufu... ^.^

QuoteActually, those are supposed to be sunglasses in her hand. And I always thought Vi-kun would be around the high 4' range, and isn't Miggy around 6' tall?

Ah sunglasses... sorry.  ^.^

And yes, precisely because of that, he needs to be about an inch or so shorter.  ^______^

The molepig is okay, though.  *lecherous grin*  ^w^

Quote*puts C-Chan fire out with blanket*

It was mostly the thought of shading this whole picture that scared me...maybe I can work on it, though, a little at a time. Thanks for the encouragement, though!

[proudly]  Leave the shading to me!  ^v^
Just handle the coloring for me and tell me what kind of lights you want for the scene (maybe those high-contrast dramatic lights you were talking about earlier?) and I'll take care of the rest.  ^______^

Quote
Don't be sad you couldn't get a lot of artwork done. Like I said before, it all comes down to time; this was sort of the perfect week to get a lot of work done, as the weather's been terrible and I ended up with an unusually blank schedule...I can't expect you to have had the same luxury.

Admittedly, I did not.  -.-
But I am glad I fulfilled my promise to Aurora-hime, and also decided on a course of action that would be mutually beneficial to us both.  I was expecting a huge disappointment, but I seem to have actually pulled off proper closure.  Who'd a thunk it?  ^^

Quote
And yes, I do believe you're right about the forum. It was probably a pipe-dream to think that it would end up a bustling hive of activity...can you name a time when it was ever really like this? You have to be glad with the activity there is. Maybe I'm too easily pleased, but I've always been happy for what there was.

You shouldn't be sad because something's over; you should be happy because it happened.

Thank you Bella-hime.  ^^
*tallies up "thank you" #16*

QuoteGurren Lagann cosplay pic: Ahahaha! Cute! For some reason, Amiga-sama seems well-suited as Yoko and I really like look on Vi-kun's face, but what is he looking at?...

Better be nothing if he doesn't want a certain molepig to give him a good clobbering.  `v'

Quote
CIOST pic: Can't wait to see it vectorized! I notice that GECOS-san is keeping to herself, and eCOS-tan and FreeVMS-chan are right by their idol Open VMS-sama! BeOS-tan and IMSAI 8080-tan are together, very cute! NeXTSTEP-tan with Unununium-tan is very very cute! I don't know what VxWorks-tan is doing in that picture but whatever it is, is cool!

She's pointing her rail gun in the distance (on a target designated by TRON-sama), and using Red-kun as something of a stepping stool to boot. ^____^'

QuoteUSG pic, in its finished glory: I downloaded the last SVG of this picture and studied how the background was done. Very impressive! I was surprised how simply and efficiently it was done!

Thank you Aurora-hime.  ^___^
Remember, Anime special effects are only intended to trick the human eye into thinking it's realistic, not be painstaking recreations of realistic things.  After months and years of relying too much on blurring, I finally realized that (better late than never).  ^.^

So yes, it wasn't hard at all to improvise such a complex scene, and I hope you'll be interested in creating such effects in your Zerosanity/Insanity Force projects.  ^__^

If you ever need help or suggestions with that, just ask.  ^^

=======================

And I guess that does it.  ^^

I also made a really quick visit to Bella-hime's first page -- a real trip down memory lane so to speak.  I had forgotten how uniquely ubiquitous she made the eyes of her characters.  ^^

They had their charm, but indeed they were certainly but mere stepping stones to the incredible masterpieces she would create not but a year and a half later.  I'm always happy/proud/thrilled/overjoyed that she Bella-hime was eager, ready and willing to evolve this:

http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/art/2k-tan-51042439

Into this:

http://fc89.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/319/6/8/Multics_and_Unix_sama_by_DeviantOS_tans.png

There's not the least bit of doubt in my mind that she won't improve leaps and bounds upon this too.  Or even if, like me, she chooses to try a different media (say, e.g., actually animation), I still have nothing but the utmost confidence that she will excel in it.  

Bella-hime is a definitive renaissance women, and these pages of text and drawings here will stand for as long as this forum lasts as everlasting proof of that!  ^v^

I will miss this thread, but I'm happy to say I will definitely see you later.  ^__^

Ja ne....  -v-

*signs off thread*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 17, 2008, 12:21:45 AM
I can't reply to all this...I'm actually a bit tired and I doubt replying would do any good...but I wanted to thank you for being able to answer all these threads. Thank you for offering to help me in the future, and thank you for offering to visit our DA page. And thank you for being here for me and helping me become the aritst I am today, and helping me be able to explore new OSes. Thank you for being there for all the members of OSC, be they artists, computer enthusiasts or mere admirers.

Aye...I guess I'll be seeing you in another life, then. ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on November 21, 2008, 04:25:11 PM
Uwah! Bella-sama Sugoi!!!! ^o^
There is so much here, I doubt I'll be able to reply to it all right now, but I might as well start, ne? Gomen nasai.
I will actually go out of order, if that is permissible?
Firstly, I need to thank you for finishing that Amiga/ME-tan picture. I had meant to finish it last year when C-Chan-Senpai first considered retiring, but due to a) my lack of artistic ability and b) my lack of time (and/or absence v_v)  I never did get a decent product developed. I am forever in your debt for finishing that picture far beyond what I ever could have done for it, and making sure Senpai got it before he left. You too Aurora-sama!
Arigatou Gozimasu! *Bows Most Respectfully*

...Continues Typing...

Added after 16 minutes:

Gomen nasai. Work Calls. I may be more delayed in continuing than I had anticipated. Gomen nasai!
*Bows Apologetically*

Added after 1 hours 18 minutes:

Next I would like to address your Unix-sama/Multics-sama picture. You will need to give me a moment to collect my thoughts as it is truly mind-shattering. The epitome of your growth as an artist I dare say. It is stunningly beautiful and the symbology is enrapturing. I really can't say much to critique it, as most every point has been touched on by those much more qualified than I. Honestly, I feel so inadequate to even mention it. It has so much subtle detail, so much information and yet it remains absolutely uncluttered. You've given it an incredible depth, both visually and metaphorically, so much so that the viewer is entirely engulfed in it without even realizing why.
The most astounding part for me personally was how perfectly at ease you made the picture feel. The events transpiring are exceedingly out of the ordinary, and yet the viewer feels no discrepancy with normality. Neither of the characters look out of place nor out of character. It truly is astounding how superb of an artist you have become!

Now my OCD is getting the best of me, so I'm going to start back where I left off...

*Type, type, type*

Added after 19 minutes:

Solaris-san's Adventures Through the Magnifying Glass! (http://ostan-collections.net/post-48730.html#48730)

I realize I was still here for this one, but I never did comment on it so... ^__^
Eitherwichway, I thought it was a wonderfully clever idea, and a very well implemented perspective shot. ^v^
The background looks vaguely familiar, but I may just be imagining it. ^^'

Added after 38 minutes:

BSD-tans (http://ostan-collections.net/post-50269.html#50269)

Kawaii ^.^
Me thinks DragonflyBSD-chan and NetBSD-chan are my favorites. You certainly do have a knack for character design, ne?
The antennae hair really caught my attention. Very creative and well implemented. I absolutely adore NetBSD-chan's glasses, though. I can't really explain why, though. ^.^'

Multics-sama (http://ostan-collections.net/post-50494.html#50494)

Good Gracious, the intricacy! I mean, I've always been impressed by your seemingly boundless ability to make clothing look incredible, but seriously! That dress is so detailed, I can not even imagine how much work must have gone into it. As a result, it looks absolutely astounding. The perspective seems out of the ordinary but you pulled it of perfectly. Everything seems proportionally correct. Especially her hands. Slender and beautifully crafted. Perfect.
I absolutely agree with Senpai on this one. Only  "Bella-hime" can describe such greatness!.


---Eeeps! Be back in a moment... ^.^
Gomen nasai

Added after 50 minutes:

Gomen nasai, things are going very south at work and I fear I may have many more interruptions... ;_;
This may take longer than planned; I hope you can have patience with me?

Added after 1 hours 10 minutes:

Ah, let's not forget Multics-sama's faithful daemon ^.^
Elegance in simplicity, ne? Extremely specialized, equipped only for the task at hand, nondescript even. How fitting, ne? ^___^
Though I agree with your decision to keep them separate

Added after 37 minutes:

CTSS-sama and ITS-san (http://ostan-collections.net/post-51681.html#51681)

Sugoi! It has that kind-of old-timey feel without resorting to sepia tones. Well done! ^v^
Once again you show your incredible attention to detail quite noticeable in CTSS-sama's clasp. It is a small item, which certainly could have been completed with a simple bézier curve but instead you make it this ornate, delicate piece of jewelry. Obviously this is not the only detail, but it is the one that caught my eye the most. ^.^
ITS-san's outfit is impressive, but with her vest so close in color to the backdrop, it is easy to lose her midsection in a casual glance over. ^^;

Added after 35 minutes:

Chibis! (http://ostan-collections.net/post-51879.html#51879)

Goodness Gracious! Massive shift in style, ne? I mean, they're still markedly Bella-hime's but...
Plus the speed you got them out with... Wow.
Personally, I think they look a little more like a sketch than a finished product, but I think that  that is because I have been far too spoiled with your breathtakingly detailed drawings from before. ^v^

TSS/360-san (http://ostan-collections.net/post-52750.html#52750)

...And back to detailed. ^-^
Very nice designed. I think the whole "Multics-sama inverted" idea is spectacular; very well suited to her. I think her somewhat blank eyes also fit very well, since she really wasn't ready when she was deployed. But even empty, her eyes are still rather imposing. Staring rather defiantly at the viewer.
And the clothing! I am ceaselessly astounded by your innate ability to draw beautiful intricate clothing.
The silver decorations make her look somewhat mystical.

----Drat, I only got to page 36 and now my shift is up. I've got to hurry and catch the bus to my next job, Gomen nasai! I'll resume as soon as I can, I promise! ;^o^;
*Bows Apologetically*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 23, 2008, 04:36:36 PM
Thank you so much! I can't reply to all this right now, but know it means the world to me that you took the time to go back and look though this thread, and furthermore comment on the drawings. :)

I've finally gotten around to finishing the TSS/360-tan drawing...



...a bigger version in on my DA page (http://bellacielo.deviantart.com), though. I've been trying to finish up drawings I've abandoned, lately.

I shall be back!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on November 23, 2008, 06:31:53 PM
Beautiful! I like the changes made to her eyes, and the addition of the pattern on her outfit!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Siya on November 23, 2008, 08:04:18 PM
I agree with Aurora, the pattern added to her outfit is a nice touch! ^_^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on November 25, 2008, 08:21:55 PM
Uwah! Now I'm torn between keeping things in order and commenting on the update! ^-^;
Oh well, it's just an update to where I left off, ne?
*gazes at picture*
Definitely worth the dilemma. ^o^
The blue accents to the silver jewelry distinguish it perfectly, adding to the rather mystic aura while making it much harder to confuse them. The pattern and the background also add a lot of depth; makes her look a little more regal.
I most definitly approve the new hair color. It fits the picture exceptionally, not to mention her charactor.
The eyes are the only part I take issue with. Admittedly, they are rather stunning; very well drawn. They look deep and luscious, and I admire the talent you have with them. Personally, though, I think they are too well drawn. By no means to they detract from the picture, I am honestly astounded with their quality, but it seems to me that she went from a reserved glare to a more demure worry. The new eyes add a lot of depth and emotion, but I though her previouly flat eyes were more intruiging, enigmatic even.
Still, I would not suggest reversion. These eyes are much better in quality. ^.^

*type type type*

Added after 8 hours 21 minutes:

...or IT can accidentally snip the fiber. It's not like webdevelopers would actually need the internet for normal work or anything ^^;
Albiet, I was in meetings for most of the outage, but it managed to eat what little reply I had composed. Gomen nasai, it seems I must beg yet one more day from your exceeding patience.
*Bows apologetically*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on November 28, 2008, 01:23:45 PM
Ack, I've been meaning to reply to this thread...I promise I will in the next day or so, though. x__x
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on December 01, 2008, 01:10:58 PM
Not to worry, Bella-hime. I had family visit unexpectedly, so I may take a while too. ^.^
Gomen nasai
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Tsubashi on December 12, 2008, 11:05:13 AM
About time I can back and started paying off my debts, no?
Sorry for how long it is taking. *Bows Apologetically*

DEC-tans (http://ostan-collections.net/post-53218.html#53218)

A gleefully heartwarming picture, don't you think? Even though it is just a sketch, it is rather detailed. The lighting does a lot to add to the feeling of family silliness. ^.^
Though I must say, Vaxeln-san's arm seems rather uncomfortably placed. After all, she is close enough that her hair wraps around, so I would think her arm would wrap around RT-11-san's waist. Otherwise it just seems to disappear.
RSX-11, and TOPS-san look to be the most dignified of the entire group, ne? ^.^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: 火らしい on December 12, 2008, 05:18:11 PM
i want a mac os 7 tan

who one can make it ??

for me please ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on December 12, 2008, 07:30:59 PM
There is one already. Gallery is your friend.

and if there, for some miraculous reason, isn't one, then Aurora's gonna be on this the very instant she comes across it, i bet
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on December 12, 2008, 07:38:38 PM
There is a Mac OS 7-tan, and she has been around since September 2006.

She is represented as a formerly overconfident, katana-wielding gangster turned depressed after her terrible defeat in battle against Windows 95-tan.

The fact that she was a gangster and dresses in a pinstriped suit like some old-school gangsters do is a reference to "Capone" (one of System 7's codenames) and her being 95-tan's mortal enemy was because they fought during the OS Wars and that Windows 95 was codenamed "Chicago" (Apple codenamed System 7.5 as "Capone" because they thought it could beat "Chicago"!).

The aftermath of that battle and the OS Wars gave her a lot of time to think over what she did wrong and now she is much wiser than ever, is very calm and compassionate, helping her sisters out, and practicing swordfighting as an act of self-discipline to help rebuild her confidence.

Although I created her back in 2006, I don't have any good drawings of her to post up :(


But here's a depiction of her drawn by C-Chan, wielding her katana and holding a basket of OSX-kun kittens!





And this one is drawn by Bella in the tragic moments that changed System 7-tan's life forever...

Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on December 13, 2008, 01:10:49 PM
Thank you very much for posting those, Aurora-hime! ^^
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 29, 2010, 11:25:31 PM
NECROPOST~~~~~

Part of my "Let's Dredge Up the Past with Old Notepad Doodles Series" and the companion piece to whatever the hell this is (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/img674.jpg). (NSFW if you work in a convent/monastery)



Yes, people, that is some Multics and SAGE hurt/comfort. (I'm a hurt/comfort fetishist, can you tell?) Drawn last winter, after reading one of Stewart-san's particularly tear-jerky fanfics (http://cptlfrghtr.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2i30tu).

And that's Happy!Whirlwind-hime on the left and Deathbed!Whirlwind-hime on the right. (RIP).
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: stewartsage on August 01, 2010, 05:12:20 PM
Wow, that page is an emotional roller coaster of a sketch page.  You did an especially good job with deathbed!Whirlwind-hime.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 02, 2010, 09:32:19 PM
Good, I aim to push people onto emotional rollercoasters.;v;

I'm also way too fond of death scenes. D:
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Dr. Kraus on August 03, 2010, 04:50:31 PM
Its ok Bella! Your art is still great!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 03, 2010, 09:59:30 PM
Thanks Doc. :D
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: stewartsage on August 06, 2010, 11:08:00 PM
Who doesn't enjoy a good death scene!  *peeks at notes for SAGE's*
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 27, 2010, 10:35:03 PM
Quote from: "stewartsage"Who doesn't enjoy a good death scene!  *peeks at notes for SAGE's*

:V
:V
:V

I've a feeling that's going to be the most trauma-inducing Fictional Massachusettsan Death Scene since poor Danny Faraday bit the dust. ;.;

As promised, those old Honeywell 6000-kun concept doodles.... mixed in with a ton more SAGE-related stuff. Um.... I hope IBM 728 and FASTRAND-kun like vaguely like your mental images of them Colonel-san. D:



Notes:
Honeywell 6000-kun. One of Multics-sama's assistants, he represents the 6000 series mainframes (including the 6180). Handsome, vain, temperamental and loveless, somehow he sorta reminds me of the eponymous character from Howl's Moving Castle... maybe less magically-inclined though (he leaves most of that up to his mistress).

Lookit that, SAGE and 728-kun. >:3
728-kun looks wicked Russian in my imagination. Weird, but is it weirder than CTSS and RSX-tan looking wicked Asian in my imagination...?

Lookit THAT, SAGE and FASTRAND-kun. >:D
Drawn after coming across some info on the FASTRAND memory units (http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/univac/fastrand.html) that sparked my imagination regarding the character; for instance, I didn't realise how physically large the storage system actually was nor how... theatrical... is was in action.  Anyway. This is what passes for tall and heavyset in Bellaland, where most of the men are of the skinny bishonen variety.

Speaking of 728 and FASTRAND-kun, out of personal curiosity what are their colour schemes supposed to be? I always envisioned grey hair/blue eyes for the former, no ideas for the latter though.

eCOS-tan, OpenVMS-sama's bodyguard and martial-arts asskicker. I forget about her a lot. A shame, since she's a lot of fun to draw. (Skintight leotard + bladed boots + short shorts = fun to draw).

EXEC-tan... um... have I ever drawn her before? I forget. ^^;;

Multics Regional Data Store... or something or other, MRDS-tan. The keeper of Multics-sama's texts, MRDS-tan has just a *hint* of a hot librarian thing going on.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Dr. Kraus on August 27, 2010, 10:43:16 PM
As always Bella, Great work here!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: stewartsage on August 28, 2010, 12:50:22 AM
Quote from: "Bells"I've a feeling that's going to be the most trauma-inducing Fictional Massachusettsan Death Scene since poor Danny Faraday bit the dust. ;.;

As promised, those old Honeywell 6000-kun concept doodles.... mixed in with a ton more SAGE-related stuff. Um.... I hope IBM 728 and FASTRAND-kun like vaguely like your mental images of them Colonel-san. D:

I promise there will be no time travel, therefore Whirlwind-hime can't kill her.  Wait.

Sure :D  Though the Cheery Ivan ratio is a bit high; his usual expression is baleful acceptance.  FASTRAND-kun has appeared before, though not in uniform.  However, I remain pleased.

Quote from: "Still Bells"he leaves most of that up to his mistress

Lookit that, SAGE and 728-kun. >:3
728-kun looks wicked Russian in my imagination. Weird, but is it weirder than CTSS and RSX-tan looking wicked Asian in my imagination...?

Speaking of 728 and FASTRAND-kun, out of personal curiosity what are their colour schemes supposed to be? I always envisioned grey hair/blue eyes for the former, no ideas for the latter though.

I didn't realize how physically large the storage system actually was nor how... theatrical... is was in action.

eCOS-tan, OpenVMS-sama's bodyguard and martial-arts asskicker. I forget about her a lot. A shame, since she's a lot of fun to draw. (Skintight leotard + bladed boots + short shorts = fun to draw).

EXEC-tan... um... have I ever drawn her before? I forget. ^^;;

Multics Regional Data Store... or something or other, MRDS-tan. The keeper of Multics-sama's texts, MRDS-tan has just a *hint* of a hot librarian thing going on.

So to speak.  Hm, he does give off a Howl sort of vibe.

Gotta hit that ship with an Exocet.  No.

Sure.  Um, never really occurred to me before *shrug*

I know right!

Fun!

Damnit, I missed her the first two times I went through this picture.  EXEC-sama needz moar love.  No idea.

Thanks for explaining what MRDS was, I spent too much time reading about mineral records and file formats :|  Just a little.
What, no SABRE/BUIC comments?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on August 28, 2010, 08:03:22 AM
Quote
Lookit THAT, SAGE and FASTRAND-kun. >:D
I am assuming the age of the latter is roughly...28?
>:3
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on August 30, 2010, 06:23:27 PM
Danke Doc-san! :D

Quote from: "Stew"I promise there will be no time travel, therefore Whirlwind-hime can't kill her.  Wait.

Sure :D  Though the Cheery Ivan ratio is a bit high; his usual expression is baleful acceptance.  FASTRAND-kun has appeared before, though not in uniform.  However, I remain pleased.
...

So to speak.  Hm, he does give off a Howl sort of vibe.

Gotta hit that ship with an Exocet.  No.

Sure.  Um, never really occurred to me before *shrug*

I know right!

Fun!

Damnit, I missed her the first two times I went through this picture.  EXEC-sama needz moar love.  No idea.

Thanks for explaining what MRDS was, I spent too much time reading about mineral records and file formats :|  Just a little.
What, no SABRE/BUIC comments?

Not unless SAGE makes Leopard-tan take her back to early 50s MIT and she runs afoul of Whirlwind, that is. D:

The Cheery Ivan, is that anything like the Crazy Ivan? (This reference will only make sense to people with knowledge of submarine maneuvers or viewers of Whale Wars). So he's the baleful type? More evidence of his Russian-ness! :V

Yeah, I drew FASTRAND-kun before... but that was when I still thought the unit was called "FASTRAN" and still hadn't found any information on the actual system because of it. >XD

YOU CANNOT HIT SAGEx728 WITH AN EXOCET, BECAUSE IT IS AN.... AIRSHIP! MU-MU-MUHAHAHAH~ *takes to the sky*

Ah... come to think of it though, not a lot of my hardware-kuns have schemes picked out either...

Two and a half tons, needed specially reinforced floors, lighted interior and very loud during operation, certainly one of the more exotic-sounding storage units I've read about.

EXEC and eCOS are two of the forgotten OS-tans.

Yeah, but MRDS-tan is one of Multics' followers so she better look sharp!

Not much to say about SABRE and BUIC, unfortunately. D:

Quote from: "Nejin 'Mr. Punny-Pun-Pun' Oniwa"I am assuming the age of the latter is roughly...28?
>:3

You slay me. Sounds about right though, I guess?
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on August 31, 2010, 04:43:46 AM
Quote
The Cheery Ivan, is that anything like the Crazy Ivan?
Well, at least we can be pretty sure it's nothing like Big Ivan. _W_
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 10, 2010, 02:14:17 PM
Mac OSX Leopard-tan~



This is a work-in-progress btw.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on September 10, 2010, 05:39:32 PM
Cuuuuuuute~! I like your take on her outfit, and the pose and expression are so playful!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on September 28, 2010, 10:06:39 PM
MOAR LEOPARD-TAN!!!


Snow Leopard, <3 <3 <3


Aurora's Leopard-tan design~


A bit of semi-realism with one of my OCs...


http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2zp3tn
http://bellacielo.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2zp46f
A REALLY confusing parody/homage/this-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time of Stewart-san's SAGE diaries......... only using THOR-chan. Link'd cause it can only really be properly viewed in full-size. ._____.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 24, 2010, 07:12:51 PM
More vintage doodles, circa spring 2010



Basically, a jumble of lil!Multics, CTSS and Whirlwind (and QED-kun) doodles. That kid on the bottom (horizontal) is lil!CTSS btw.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 24, 2010, 08:23:54 PM
Noooo! I can't see those latest doodles! Can you upload them to your gallery here?


The THOR-chan diaries are so cute! My favorite one is on the second page, THOR with CTSS. I didn't know that SAGE, THOR and CTSS are all sisters! And to think that it is little THOR-chan who is the oldest of the three!

The three of them being sisters means the three of them are relatives to Multics, Unix and her massive number of descendants! Their family tree continues to grow!
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 24, 2010, 09:19:17 PM
Quote from: "Aurora-sama"Noooo! I can't see those latest doodles! Can you upload them to your gallery here?

Fix'd:



QuoteThe THOR-chan diaries are so cute! My favorite one is on the second page, THOR with CTSS. I didn't know that SAGE, THOR and CTSS are all sisters! And to think that it is little THOR-chan who is the oldest of the three!

The three of them being sisters means the three of them are relatives to Multics, Unix and her massive number of descendants! Their family tree continues to grow!

Thank you so much! That's my favourite too. Yep, Stew established the  CTSS-SAGE connection awhile back; while they may not seem related, there is a real-life connection between CTSS and SAGE via the Whirlwind computer. Whirlwind influenced the AN/FSQ computer - on which SAGE ran - and the AN/FSQ influenced the IBM 7090 - on which CTSS ran (the 7090 has been called a solid-state AN/FSQ even). Whirlwind also heavily influenced the PDP-1 through the TX-1 project. Unsurprisingly, Whirlwind is the mother of all three in our OS-tan "canon".

THOR's actually the second oldest; SAGE was born in 1953 IIRC, THOR (who's really a representation of the PDP-1 computer and its eventual OS, THOR) was born in 1959 or '60, and CTSS was born in 1961.

Yes, the three of them have a huge family that continues to this day... as illustrated here....



Multics certainly influenced most modern OSes, Unix, Linux and OSX directly, and VMS and the Windows NT line indirectly; PDP-1 influenced the PDP line and a generation of minicomputers; and SAGE... well... she doesn't have much of an ancestry, but the internet may be partially her fault. xD
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: stewartsage on October 24, 2010, 09:37:39 PM
Yeah, I roughly placed SAGE's birth year at 1953 or so.

Quote from: "Bells"and SAGE... well... she doesn't have much of an ancestry, but the internet may be partially her fault. xD

And streaming video.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on October 25, 2010, 06:49:14 PM
Quote from: "Stew"
Quote from: "Bells"and SAGE... well... she doesn't have much of an ancestry, but the internet may be partially her fault. xD

And streaming video.

So your telling me we wouldn't have the vast panoply of awesome footage that is YouTube w/o SAGE?

AND THERE ARE HEARTLESS BASTARDS THAT SAY THAT SYSTEM WAS USELESS! :V
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: stewartsage on October 25, 2010, 09:57:53 PM
Indeed, the radar picture from GFA's was transmitted over the telephone lines to control centers in roughly real time.  So, streaming video on the internet in 1959?  THIS IS MADNESS.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on October 25, 2010, 10:40:26 PM
ART ON THIS IS NEEDED.
Title: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on October 26, 2010, 12:39:42 PM
Oops! I slipped up! I had forgotten what year SAGE debuted when I thought THOR was the oldest of the three! >_<
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 03, 2011, 10:25:32 PM
~MASSIVE DOODLEDROP AHEAD~

Instead of making new drawings, I shall dump a bunch of old ones I found sorting through some papers!


DINOSAUR RIDES FTW.


L-to-R: H-6180, GE 600, IBM 7090, QED-kun and CANDE-kun


HORY CRAP IT'S MY CONCEPT DOODLE FOR COLOSSUS-TAN. I really like Nej's murderous assasin-codebreaker concept better, the genki girl thing doesn't really fit her. >_____>

Also: some Cars fanart featuring Saturns. I like Saturns. .__.;


HURRRR SAGE x FASTRAND. Siiiiiiiiiiize difffffffffereeeeences~
Also, MCP-sama; CANDE-kun; stream-of-thought doodlings.


Dan Widmore Faraday in a hat; Ms. Annette Lennart (upsidedown); Multics, Geniac, Unix and that CDC-tan-whose-name-I-forget in some fanart of Stewart-san's super-obscure Gakuen OS-tan series. .w.


In no order - SAGE, FASTRAND, KRONOS, Emacs; Isra, Noor, Gavin, Caren, Lin, some girl with glasses, some guy who looks sort of sinister-like, something that looks like it could be a Keep On Truckin' parody.... but isn't.


Jumping on the Lost "Not Penny's Boat" Parody bandwagon


HURRR MULTICS-CHAN x CP/CMS YURI.


HURRRRRR EARLY SAGE x MULTICS-SAMA YURI. (Yes, I was shippin' them since 2009) D:


Wimmex x Mertvaya Ruka-tan
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on May 03, 2011, 11:21:40 PM
A stash of sketches? Awesome! :D

Awwww! I don't take shipping very seriously, but I like the pairings of Wimex x Ruka, and SAGE x FASTRAND, though I also like SAGE x Multics. Is is wrong for me to support rival ships like that? :P

Multics' reaction towards GENIAC-chan's cuteness is adorable in itself, and UNIX doing FANSERVICE?!?! Wouldn't she torture whoever suggested that to her?!

Even though the Genki Girl qualities don't fit Colossus, I still like your concept design of her.
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: stewartsage on May 04, 2011, 07:10:12 AM
Sketches hooray!

Which CDC-tan whose name you can't remember?  There are a lot of CDC-tans!  Also: I swear I'll put up the first part sometime, the one that definitely isn't languishing in the dead letter files.

Quote from: AuroraMultics' reaction towards GENIAC-chan's cuteness is adorable in itself, and UNIX doing FANSERVICE?!?! Wouldn't she torture whoever suggested that to her?!

That would be me, and it wasn't as bad as it would seem.
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on May 04, 2011, 01:16:28 PM
Quote from: Aurora Borealis on May 03, 2011, 11:21:40 PM
Awwww! I don't take shipping very seriously, but I like the pairings of Wimex x Ruka, and SAGE x FASTRAND, though I also like SAGE x Multics. Is is wrong for me to support rival ships like that? :P

Multics' reaction towards GENIAC-chan's cuteness is adorable in itself, and UNIX doing FANSERVICE?!?! Wouldn't she torture whoever suggested that to her?!

Even though the Genki Girl qualities don't fit Colossus, I still like your concept design of her.

It's not wrong at all to support "rival" ships... SAGExFASTRAND and SAGExMultics wouldn't have even been rivals, since they'd have occurred at completely different points in tim- *stabbed in face by unknown cinnabun-headed assailant*

Well, the story in question was set in a High School Alternate Universe.... so yeah....

Thanks. I like Nej's way better though.... ^^;

Quote from: stewartsage on May 04, 2011, 07:10:12 AM
Which CDC-tan whose name you can't remember?  There are a lot of CDC-tans!  Also: I swear I'll put up the first part sometime, the one that definitely isn't languishing in the dead letter files.

Quote from: AuroraMultics' reaction towards GENIAC-chan's cuteness is adorable in itself, and UNIX doing FANSERVICE?!?! Wouldn't she torture whoever suggested that to her?!

That would be me, and it wasn't as bad as it would seem.

I can't remember the name of the little blonde one who loves Multics - oh wait, I just remembered. It's NOS/VE. >__<;

Mmmmm, Unix torture.... D:
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on May 04, 2011, 05:45:36 PM
QuoteThanks. I like Nej's way better though.... ^^;
Am grateful -w-; As good and thought-out as my design may be, though, we have yet to see a depiction of it that isn't bloody awful. >__>
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Chocofreak13 on May 25, 2011, 08:31:16 PM
http://choco-la-te.deviantart.com/art/Mertvaya-Ruka-with-Fruitcake-210335273

happy birthday nej ;^;
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on May 26, 2011, 04:19:54 AM
=w=
[/fruitcake]
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Chocofreak13 on May 26, 2011, 01:58:44 PM
iz a parody :3
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: stewartsage on June 04, 2011, 11:31:05 PM
Um, happy belated Birthday Nej?
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 05, 2011, 07:27:10 AM
Like I said, that was in October... >_>

But thanks anyway, I guess.
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 05, 2011, 04:11:52 PM
I honestly don't know what this is doing in my thread. /Confused. ;__;
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 05, 2011, 04:26:03 PM
Neither do I... >_>

Solution: POST MOAR ART! ^W^
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 05, 2011, 05:59:39 PM
Quote from: NejinOniwa on June 05, 2011, 04:26:03 PM
POST MOAR ART! ^W^

Are works-in-progress acceptable?



Q: But Multics' wings are white and black, right?
A: I'm playing around with the color scheme here. And alluding to her anthropomorphism, the eagle.

Q: And Multics' eyes are blue... why gold here?
A: See above answer.
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 05, 2011, 06:15:13 PM
AW YEAH

And that's a very...colorful Multics you got there. ^^
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on June 29, 2011, 11:09:57 PM
I thought it would be fun to try emulating art nouveau style... I don't know if it's working out.... but I'm having fun trying...

(Note: these are WORKS IN PROGRESS. As such they're still very sketchy.)



If you can identify the military hardware I don't suck as much at mechanical drawing as I think I do. =W=



Whirlwind-himeeeeeeee~

The writing at the top is frankly disturbing to me... I'm terrible at writing lettering. >____>
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Aurora Borealis on June 29, 2011, 11:34:29 PM
I like them! I really like that kind of art style, but I've never tried to replicate it before, and don't know where to start.
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on June 30, 2011, 06:20:04 AM
Those look like...cards of some sort. COLLECTIBLE -TANS!!?

Gj, still. -w-
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 06, 2011, 03:53:26 PM
Quote from: Aurora Borealis on June 29, 2011, 11:34:29 PM
I like them! I really like that kind of art style, but I've never tried to replicate it before, and don't know where to start.

I've never tried it before either... I recommend looking at different reference images, both of actual art nouveau works and manga-style "parodies". I started off by drawing the character, then working on the different shapes in the background, then the details... both of those images are second-attempts, btw.


OSC: YOU ARE CHALLENGED TO MATCH THE EYES WITH THE CHARACTER~




It's an exercise in seeing how much emotion I can convey with anime-style style eyes. (Something always at risk of becoming generic.)

And  I like drawing eyes.
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: stewartsage on July 06, 2011, 09:35:23 PM
Spoiler: ShowHide
SAGE, UNIX, Miggy
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: Bella on July 06, 2011, 09:38:59 PM
Quote from: stewartsage on July 06, 2011, 09:35:23 PM
Spoiler: ShowHide
SAGE, UNIX, Miggy


That was too easy for you, wasn't it? d:
Title: Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thread
Post by: NejinOniwa on July 06, 2011, 11:20:47 PM
Dem Eyes!

...I hate it mostly because I can never figure out a consistent style to do them in. -_-