I did several of these before I joined this forum, so I may be reiterating some concepts someone else has done. They are all, currently, just pencil sketches. I hope to develop them further.
ZETA-tan (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60021046/) - Ignore the MonaOS head in the bottom corner corner for it is unsatisfactory.
Yellow Dog Linux and Yoper Linux (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60021444/) - I think I was using Yoper v.2 for reference. It was all dark and vamp-looking. I don't know about the wings. Yellow Dog just looks fun.
Nexenta-tan (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60021991/) - A giraffe! Maybe she deserves a long-necked version. I chose more of a wild-child look. She also has a long stemmed leaf she chews on, like a farmer with wheat. I also gave her a globe.
SkyOS-tan (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60022485/) - I want to redo her legs a bit and I haven't made a decision as to whether or not I actually want that thing on her back. This is mostly how I want her to look, though.
BlueBottle OS-tan (and SD BlueBottle OS!) (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60025131/) - I'm not in any way familiar with the BlueBottle OS, but I thought she'd be drunk. She also has antennae, because a Bluebottle is a type of blue fly.
SD OS-tans (because I felt like doing all of the above designs twice!:
ZETA and Yoper (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60021798/) - I didn't include the wings on Yo-tan.
Yellow Dog and Nexenta (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60022181/) - Both of them look much more playful, here.
SkyOS and YouTube (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60022667/) - Because YouTube is an entertainer and I felt like she needed to be conceptualized.
Let me know what you think!
Those are great! I hope you finish and color them in! Also, welcome to the forums!
The characters you made look very diverse and unique! (I've certainly never seen a giraffe girl before!)
Incidentally, I attempted to make a YouTube-tan some time ago but I'm glad you succeeded where I just gave up.
I did make a YellowDog-tan a couple months ago but in my next drawing of her, I will incorporate some elements from your rendition!
Yay, the Siya-meister has delivered and then some! ^___^
Zeta,... the successor (maybe daughter?) of BeOS. There was a design for her in Nijiura.com recently, but it's actually fairly similar to yours (albeit more revealing, as its customary over there.... ^^: )
YDL... our friendly neighborhood PowerPC Linux distros. (and the only one we've had a preexisting design for around here [Aurora's], so you did well in choosing unique OS-tans as they help fill in some necessary gaps) This version retains the friendly and feisty canine spirit! ^.^
Yoper.... a pretty high-end distros; I can see how she'd make great use of vampiric strength and mystery. ^___^
Nexenta.... an OpenSolaris/Linux hybrid with a giraffe for a mascot -- obviously shares the power and spunk of both OSes (even if one is a bit more tight-wad than the other at the moment). -v-
SkyOS.... an ambitious lone wolf of an OS who cruises the skies looking for people still interested in an alternative proprietary OS. Course, given the amount of FOSS tools she already uses, she might as well admit that she's a Linux distros in denial. ^v^
BlueBottle OS.... you got me there too.... ^^;
In any event, all your sketches are gorgeous, but for me personally your chibi characters take the case! To quote net slang, they're "100% PURE WIN!!" and flawless in both humor and graceful execution! ^__^
Sounds like you've kept them as sketches for a while, so I'd be interested to know if you do plan to color them in the near future. Judging from your avi, I'm almost giddy to speculate that you're a fine cel shader! ^__^
[then again, I don't have to speculate,... cause your Gallery says it all... ^^]
*wags tail in expectation*
Added after 18 minutes:
Oh never mind, I remember who Bluebottle-tan is. She's the successor of the old Oberon system! ^__^
Gyaaah, sometimes I'm glad I spent all that time creating the Annex, otherwise how else could I know these things off hand.... -v-
*Shakes a fist at Photobucket*
Alas, Photobucket is down for maintenance when I want to upload my first finished piece.
Ah, well. Here's a link to deviantART again:
The complete ZETA-tan! (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/60050653/)
I'm glad my sketches are enjoyed and, so far, mostly new concepts! ;003
Is there a link to the ZETA-tan that appeared in Nijiura.com?
I just found your YellowDog, Aurora. It's cute!
Edit:
Now that Photobucket is up:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/ZETTA-tanFinalsm.jpg)
Booyeah!!! Just as I suspected, you're an ace in Anime-style cel-shading! ^__^
The crisp style and hip character designs, especially of your full-sized characters, is going to be a welcome addition around these parts! ^v^
Plus, I also appreciate an artist who has loves to have fun with hair.... ^______^
If you don't mind me saying, your style reminds me a lot of the legendary Juzo-kun's style, and she went on to introduce a lot of Linux-tans in the community. ^__^
BTW, the Nijiura thread with their Zeta-tan has long since been buried into oblivion, but fortunately the Yinzer managed to salvage it into the Gallery. I think there were two, but here's the one I remember:
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10622/normal_1172978956910.jpg)
In addition, in case you're curious, here's the BeOS-tan that I remember:
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/11618/normal_OB1173491442696.png)
Quote from: "C-Chan"If you don't mind me saying, your style reminds me a lot of the legendary Juzo-kun's style, and she went on to introduce a lot of Linux-tans in the community. ^__^
I don't mind at all! I actually just found Juzo-kun's work on deviantART.
QuoteBTW, the Nijiura thread with their Zeta-tan has long since been buried into oblivion, but fortunately the Yinzer managed to salvage it into the Gallery. I think there were two, but here's the one I remember:
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10622/normal_1172978956910.jpg)
Ooh! Well, I used ZETA version 1.0 as inspiration. Maybe they're different? ^_^
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/ZETTA-tanwithLogosm.jpg)
QuoteIn addition, in case you're curious...
I'm always curious! ^___^
QuoteI don't mind at all! I actually just found Juzo-kun's work on deviantART.
Yeah, she hasn't drawn OS-tan related material in a while, but the stuff she did blew me away. I love, adore and worship her Fedora-tan. ^___^
QuoteOoh! Well, I used ZETA version 1.0 as inspiration. Maybe they're different?
Well, look at it this way.... -v-
Secchan is only a mild improvement over Hacchan, and Windows 95 OSR 2.5-sama is only a patch update over the original Windows 95-tan. But BY GAWD are they radically different..... ^_____^
(http://ostan-collections.net/wiki/images/0/0a/W98.jpg) vs. (http://ostan-collections.net/wiki/images/9/95/98se.jpg)
(http://ostan-collections.net/wiki/images/e/e7/95-tan.jpg) vs. (http://ostan-collections.net/wiki/images/0/06/95OSR2.gif)
Cool concepts. :D
My friend would be all over Zeta-tan, as he's been a very avid user of BeOS/Zeta over the years. :)
I just finished the Nexenta-tan chibi, so here it is!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Chibi-Nexenta-tanbgsm.jpg)
Yep, I've seen dog girls, cat girls, pig girls, fish girls, and more recently owl girls. But betcha no one's ever come out with a giraffe girl yet, so consider yourself uber-original! Though its a redundancy for me to say it, excellent work Siya-san! ^__^
Not only is the picture quality crisp and colorful, but the speed of deployment is incredible, almost,... Infinity Zero-like. ^.^
Are you using a vector-based program like Illustrator, Inkscape or Flash? Or is it all raster-based? ^__^
In any event, now that you've amassed quite a collection of sketches and colored products, I invite you to create your own personal user-gallery with us..... ^__^
http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/index.php?cat=1
It's no DeviantArt, but at least it's easier to upload stuff. ^^;
If you need instructions, i can supply them to you. ^__^
BTW, for anyone interested in giving Nexenta-chan a spin:
http://www.gnusolaris.org/gswiki
Quote from: "C-Chan"Not only is the picture quality crisp and colorful, but the speed of deployment is incredible, almost,... Infinity Zero-like. ^.^
Are you using a vector-based program like Illustrator, Inkscape or Flash? Or is it all raster-based? ^__^
Thanks! I've been using Adobe Photoshop Elements. All I have, at the moment, is that and ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.
Quote from: "C-Chan"In any event, now that you've amassed quite a collection of sketches and colored products, I invite you to create your own personal user-gallery with us..... ^__^
I very well may need some instructions for this. I tried to upload ZETA-tan and Nexenta-tan and, while I believe I have succeeded, I don't quite know if I did it right. I'm a confuzzled see-saw. -.-;
lol, I never expected this to be in the "scrap" gallery. And DA lag is terrible these days D:<
Well, since I don't really know any of the OS'es represented here and have no clue of what the hell are you people talking about :D, I guess the only thing I have to comment is that your drawings look really good Siya.
Keep up the good work ;010
QuoteWell, since I don't really know any of the OS'es represented here and have no clue of what the hell are you people talking about , I guess the only thing I have to comment is that your drawings look really good Siya.
*slap slap slap slap slap slap slap slap*
Foolish Hag-chan worshipper! ^0^
Thou hast lived a serf to the Kingdom of Windows for so longeth, that thou faileth to realizeth that the future belongs to a multipoler world.... -eth..... -v-
Repent! REPENT!!!! And start versing thyself in the ways of alternative OSes, for in knowledge lieth salvation!!! Amen!!!! Hallelujah, and all that jazz... -eth~!!! ^0^QuoteThanks! I've been using Adobe Photoshop Elements. All I have, at the moment, is that and ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.
Cool,... so you really are doing this raster based. Heck, you must ink and color as fast as a convention artist then -- that takes skills or a helluva lot of practice, and I bet you have both. ^__~
Course, if you're using Adobe and ArcSoft, that must mean you're either using Windows or Mac right now, ne? ^^
QuoteI very well may need some instructions for this. I tried to upload ZETA-tan and Nexenta-tan and, while I believe I have succeeded, I don't quite know if I did it right. I'm a confuzzled see-saw. -.-;
No problemo, the C-chan hath arriveth! ^___^
Course, the C-chan also hath not timeth at the moment, so I'll just post my legendary tutorial that I provided for Infinity-Zero-sama, Aurora-sama and Bella-sama.... ^^
(Don't mind the outdated references... ^^;)
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When you Upload to the normal picture folders, like these:
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/C-Chan_2006/Gallery1.jpg)
Your pictures must wait until the Administrator approves them. He usually does this only when he has time, since he's very busy AND lots of people submit tons of pictures to him every day. So posting it that way may take up to a week or more for the pictures to display!! @o@;
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But,... /C-chan has a quick solution for you! ^.^
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Click on the My Gallery Link on top, and you'll be directed to the User Galleries. Then, click on the "Create/Order My Albums".
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/C-Chan_2006/Gallery2.jpg)
You've now created a [YourName] Folder in the User Gallery, where you'll be free to post anything you want at any time!! ^v^
In the Album Manager, you are going to create the names of the folders you want created. For example, below I made two folders in my album: one for my scrap art, and the other where I store my finished pictures.
Once you're done, hit "Apply Modifications" to create the folder. ^.^
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/C-Chan_2006/Gallery3.jpg)
That way, when you go to the 'Upload File' menu again, your personal folders will appear on top!
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/C-Chan_2006/Gallery4.jpg)
Select them to upload the pictures to any of your folders, and when they're done, the pictures will be loaded instantly!! ^v^
Then we can all enjoy your artwork any time. ^______^
Hope this helped. ^v^
Siya...si...siyaaa.....siiiyaa.........
Crap. I can't come up with any good puns on this one. I fail at life now -.-
Oh and i forgot: FGJ on this! Great to have another contributing artist to the community ^^
(i feel so cheap when i say this -_-)
And just asking, does the Bluebottle OS have anything to do with the Bluebottle mail service? Just found the name interesting, since i use it ^^
Quote from: "C-Chan"QuoteWell, since I don't really know any of the OS'es represented here and have no clue of what the hell are you people talking about , I guess the only thing I have to comment is that your drawings look really good Siya.
*slap slap slap slap slap slap slap slap*
Foolish Hag-chan worshipper! ^0^
Thou hast lived a serf to the Kingdom of Windows for so longeth, that thou faileth to realizeth that the future belongs to a multipoler world.... -eth..... -v-
Repent! REPENT!!!! And start versing thyself in the ways of alternative OSes, for in knowledge lieth salvation!!! Amen!!!! Hallelujah, and all that jazz... -eth~!!! ^0^
QuoteFoolish Hag-chan worshipper! ^0^
QuoteHag-chan
So you really, REALLY want to be SLICED and FRIED...
RIGHT???! (http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/5491/95015hl7.jpg)
P.S: posted in link because I don't want to invade Siya's thread >_>
Meh,... I've been ground up in so many different ways, by so many sadistic OS-tans, that a samurai sword will feel like a massage at this point.... -.-
But precisely my case in point, I've pushed myself to learn every single detail about 95-tan, from choice of lingerie (being short provides good vantage points... :D ), to long lost hidden nicknames (MEchan, Secchan, Hacchan, and consequently, Hagchan.... ^.^).
So what's good for the goose is good for the gander, so.......
Time to start your Nexenta training..... ^v^
(http://www.cagataycebi.com/free_articles/solaris/img/nexenta_logo.png)
Quote from: "C-Chan"Cool,... so you really are doing this raster based. Heck, you must ink and color as fast as a convention artist then -- that takes skills or a helluva lot of practice, and I bet you have both. ^__~
Course, if you're using Adobe and ArcSoft, that must mean you're either using Windows or Mac right now, ne? ^^
Yup! I'm using Windows. *gasp!* However, I've been looking at Sabayon Linux. Mostly, just the looking. It will probably be a while before I actually try to change...
I have, incidentally, been an artist at one tiny, local convention. But, as it was my first time and I decided to work it at the last minute (operating at a friends' table), I didn't have anything pre-made with me! At least I made money!
QuoteYour pictures must wait until the Administrator approves them. He usually does this only when he has time, since he's very busy AND lots of people submit tons of pictures to him every day. So posting it that way may take up to a week or more for the pictures to display!! @o@;
If I already submitted the pictures to the first way, will they still display in my own gallery? If not, am I supposed to/permitted to upload them a second time?
Quote from: "NejinOniwa"Siya...si...siyaaa.....siiiyaa.........
Crap. I can't come up with any good puns on this one. I fail at life now -.-
That's alright. If it helps any, my other half is Marc. *points to avatar* He's the yellow one. I have a better agent, so he doesn't get to be in display names, except for a couple role-playing forums.
QuoteAnd just asking, does the Bluebottle OS have anything to do with the Bluebottle mail service? Just found the name interesting, since i use it ^^
As far as I can tell, the only link between the two is the name. I could be very wrong, though.
Oh, almost forgot....
QuoteSiya...si...siyaaa.....siiiyaa.........
Crap. I can't come up with any good puns on this one. I fail at life now -.-
Try, "Yes SIYA!" *salutes* ^__^\
QuoteOh and i forgot: FGJ on this! Great to have another contributing artist to the community ^^
(i feel so cheap when i say this -_-)
Come to think of it, I haven't seen you produce another DC-tan. `v'
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/11498/mini551.jpg)
QuoteAnd just asking, does the Bluebottle OS have anything to do with the Bluebottle mail service? Just found the name interesting, since i use it ^^
I doubt it, but anything is possible in this world, especially for OSes designed primarily for servers.
Here's the main ETH Oberon site (which includes a link to its latest Bluebottle OS):
http://www.oberon.ethz.ch/
QuoteYup! I'm using Windows. *gasp!* However, I've been looking at Sabayon Linux. Mostly, just the looking. It will probably be a while before I actually try to change...
WOW!!! ^V^
I'm impressed in your interest in using one of the prettiest and most advanced Linux distros around! ^___^
I should warn, however, that while it will likely be rewarding to use, it is Gentoo-based and thus not exactly beginner-friendly. At the risk of sounding like a parrot, the Mandriva-based PCLinuxOS is probably the best choice for a casual first dip into Linux (or if you want something Ubuntu-based, Linux Mint).
Should also point out that, thanks to the invention of the LiveCD (or in Sabayon's case, the LiveDVD), you can try out a Linux distros without installing it to your HD, and hence not replacing your Windows install. Since it runs entirely off of RAM disk, the performance will be slightly more sluggish and you'll need a minimum of 128megs of RAM -- but other than that, it's a great interactive way to "look" at a fully-functional, fully-packaged modern Linux OS.
In addition, LiveCDs also help diagnose boot problems, since you can also access your HD (=Windows) partitions -- in other words, its always good to have one around anyway in case your Windows decides to not cooperate for this-and-that reason. ^^
QuoteI have, incidentally, been an artist at one tiny, local convention. But, as it was my first time and I decided to work it at the last minute (operating at a friends' table), I didn't have anything pre-made with me! At least I made money!
Which translates to you were able to create ad-lib drawings! ^v^
Yep, you sound like you have major talent. ^___^
QuoteIf I already submitted the pictures to the first way, will they still display in my own gallery? If not, am I supposed to/permitted to upload them a second time?
First question: No, they'll display in whatever gallery you designated to unless Pitkin notices the discrepancy. Unfortunately, with his workload at the moment, I doubt that'll be possible.
Second question: Drop him a PM and tell him not to load those images (you might try linking to the images in your PM so he'll know which one's you're referring to).
(Although now that I think about it, couldn't Tsubashi-san do the same? ^__^)
Quote from: "C-Chan"Try, "Yes SIYA!" *salutes* ^__^\
I just remembered something that came up on some of the role-play forums. Since
Siya is pronouced like "
See ya," one could always do something with that.
QuoteWOW!!! ^V^
I'm impressed in your interest in using one of the prettiest and most advanced Linux distros around! ^___^
It
is pretty! I may have to think up what Sabayon-tan would be like...
Thanks for all the help! Now, to finish chibi Yoper-tan!
Quote from: "C-Chan"Come to think of it, I haven't seen you produce another DC-tan. `v'
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/11498/mini551.jpg)
I know, i know! I feel cheap, i said...I'll try to revive my artistic senses over my US trip though. Transit is a good time for all kinds of art...
...yosha! Now not to invade this thread anymore, I'll have to pack my stuffs. And look forward to (hopefully!) a revival at the end of summer!
*strots off*
Bweeheehee! SD Yoper v.2-tan!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Yoperv.2tanbgsm.jpg)
This has successfully made it into the gallery!
*cries*
Forgive me, Nexenta-chan!!! ;^0^;
I don't mean to cheat on you,... but,.... but I just can't resist a cool-yet-cute, super-powerful, emo-with-trace-elements-of-goth girl. ;^~^;
I'm a weak pig,... I'm sure you can understand..... ;^_______^;
*latches on to Yoper-chan*
I know which distro I'm gonna be downloading tonight! ^v^
*squeals with joy*
In a deviation from my original concept sketches, I made Babelfish-tan...because the idea struck me both as amusing and a necessity.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Babelfish-tanintro.jpg)
*stumbles into thread*
*looks around*
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Woah! Why didn't I find this place earlier? Yoper-tan is uber-awesome! You are an amazing artist, so I definitely will have to go back and see the rest of your work!
Added after 15 minutes: I'm back, and quite wholeheartedly impressed. You are extremely fast, and also extremely talented. I love your drawings! Your Zeta-tan looks much better than v1.1! Nexenta-tan looks quite cute, and like Senpai said, I've never seen a giraffe girl before! ^__^
Of course, Yoper-tan is my favorite. I think she would have looked really cool with wings, but even without them she looks particularly stunning! It also helps that I discovered/played around with Yoper rather recently ^^'
Quote(Although now that I think about it, couldn't Tsubashi-san do the same? ^__^)
I most certainly could, but I think Pitkin-dono has already taken care of it!
I don't know much about tinysofa, but I made tinysofa-tan, anyway:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/tinysofa-tantiny.jpg)
Yo hohoho, Siya-san! ^__^
Two more uber-fast and spectacular chibi entries + a slightly-filled Gallery. Indeed, you've been busy with greatness, haven't you? ^v^
As for the new additions,... I was kinda hoping for BlueBottle-chan, but these definitely were unexpected surprises. ^___^
Babelfish = Altavista's "translation" service,... as you pointed out so correctly in her text bubble, sometimes the translations border on the embarrassing. ^^;
Babel-chan herself has a very old-fashioned charm, but also a very unique way of personifying a fish (using a mermaid form would've simply made her too similar to 2003 "Saba"-tan).
Tinysofa = a very small and low-key Linux server based on Fedora. Even though the overall look reminds me somewhat of Hana-chan from 'Rozen Maiden', you did (either intentionally or accidentally) make her look appropriately similar (thematically-speaking) to Fedora-san. ^__^
Usually I'm a sucker for gals who like to make bold statements.... -v-
*stares love-struck at Yoper-chan*
...but she is very cute and pleasant, the kind of OS-tan that you want to wake up in the morning to. ^__^
Quote from: "C-Chan"As for the new additions,... I was kinda hoping for BlueBottle-chan, but these definitely were unexpected surprises. ^___^
Oh, really? I didn't expect for her to be that exciting. Well, I already started inking a different one, but I'll have Bluebottle OS-tan next in the queue.
QuoteBabelfish = Altavista's "translation" service,... as you pointed out so correctly in her text bubble, sometimes the translations border on the embarrassing. ^^;
Babel-chan herself has a very old-fashioned charm, but also a very unique way of personifying a fish (using a mermaid form would've simply made her too similar to 2003 "Saba"-tan).
I ran text through Babel Fish to figure out what she would say. Babelfish-tan amuses me most, as a character, because she often doesn't say what she means. ^__^ If I have time and inspiration, in the future, I might do some 4-panel comics with her. I avoided a mermaid form for exactly the reason you mentioned. Although, I'm trying to think of a different mackerel-related thing to do with Sabayon, while making it low-key.
QuoteTinysofa = a very small and low-key Linux server based on Fedora. Even though the overall look reminds me somewhat of Hana-chan from 'Rozen Maiden', you did (either intentionally or accidentally) make her look appropriately similar (thematically-speaking) to Fedora-san. ^__^
Although I've been wanting to, I've never seen
Rozen Maiden. So, the similarities are unintentional. ^^; As are the similarities to Fedora, although I plopped a fedora on tinysofa-tan's stuffed penguin to reference her relationship. ^_^
QuoteUsually I'm a sucker for gals who like to make bold statements.... -v-
*stares love-struck at Yoper-chan*
...but she is very cute and pleasant, the kind of OS-tan that you want to wake up in the morning to. ^__^
Maybe you'll like Sabayon-tan, then. ^__^
Speaking of Sabayon-tan, I have some new sketches to scan. They will have to wait until later, though.
QuoteOh, really? I didn't expect for her to be that exciting. Well, I already started inking a different one, but I'll have Bluebottle OS-tan next in the queue.
Fufufu... ^.^
I'm sure you're too new to know this, but I'm the one who praised the day ORIC-tan was drawn, held a parade after the births of MorphOS-tan and AROS-tan respectively, and worship Mac OSX 10.1 Puma like a GOD. Oh, and also at one point I considered drawing all of these:
http://ostan-collections.net/topic-231.html
[note: list is unfinished and updates discontinued]
So thou cannot underestimate this pig's fascination for obscure OS-tans. ^.^
Besides...
I just have this thing for insect woman, you know.... ^___^
Maybe I was a bug myself in my previous life... ^v^;
In any case, I'll be waiting here expectently.... ^.^
*wags tail*
QuoteAlthough, I'm trying to think of a different mackerel-related thing to do with Sabayon, while making it low-key.
Ah, great sugoiness!! ^v^
Though I never physically conceived of a Sabayon-tan design, I kinda figured she would emulate the desert more. The obvious pun of yours never occurred to me, and now that I look at it that way, it's cute! ^.^
QuoteAlthough I've been wanting to, I've never seen Rozen Maiden. So, the similarities are unintentional. ^^; As are the similarities to Fedora, although I plopped a fedora on tinysofa-tan's stuffed penguin to reference her relationship.
Well dontcha ya worry, cause Hana-chan herself looks like half-a-million other characters before her.... ^.^
(http://images.minitokyo.net:8001/view/171713.jpg)
With Japanese Anime, because it's a relatively standardized art form, it's really not all that hard to have overlapping design elements. Some may see this as a drawback, but I see this as one of its principle marketing strengths. ^.^
But it's a moot point, cause all we [the consumers] really care about is that they're cute/cool, have interesting personalities, still adhere to somelevel of animation quality standards (something Western animators need to be reeducated on), and emphasize a particularly favored body part. ^__^'
(My preference is hair; on the other hand, your average XP-tan fan may prefer something else.... ^.^')
But enough about that,... Wow! I didn't actually notice the Fedora! ^v^
Have I said tonight how much of a cool, emerging star you are! ^__^
(at least here on this forum, cause I can't tell if maybe you're already an established and world-reknown manga guru... ^.^)
QuoteMaybe you'll like Sabayon-tan, then. ^__^
Speaking of Sabayon-tan, I have some new sketches to scan. They will have to wait until later, though.
YEEHAW!!! Now we're cookin' with FIYA!!!! ^V^
*sits down and wags tail expectently*
For some reason, I can't help but shake off the association of a Sabayon-tan with Pudding-tan. Do prove me wrong, cause Sabayon-san must be cool (in a cute-looking way), given the awesome, astounding, cutting-edge system she represents! ^___^
Ach! I still haven't scanned the new sketches. Ah well.
Anyway, I haven't finished the one I had inked, yet, because I decided to try inking with my Wacom for the
very first time! Since C-chan was waiting for Bluebottle-tan, I decided to practice on her:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/BlueBottleOS-tansmbg.jpg)
Quote from: "C-Chan"Oh, and also at one point I considered drawing all of these:
http://ostan-collections.net/topic-231.html
[note: list is unfinished and updates discontinued]
So thou cannot underestimate this pig's fascination for obscure OS-tans. ^.^
That's an ambitious list! And organized!
QuoteThough I never physically conceived of a Sabayon-tan design, I kinda figured she would emulate the desert more. The obvious pun of yours never occurred to me, and now that I look at it that way, it's cute! ^.^
QuoteFor some reason, I can't help but shake off the association of a Sabayon-tan with Pudding-tan. Do prove me wrong, cause Sabayon-san must be cool (in a cute-looking way), given the awesome, astounding, cutting-edge system she represents! ^___^
I do intend to use the dessert as an element of her design, but slightly less in the custard sense and more in the sense that a high class dessert looks really nice and well put-together. I also want to toss in a small throw-back to the potential for "saba", as well. Maybe she'll just whack people with a mackerel, every now and again.
QuoteI can't tell if maybe you're already an established and world-reknown manga guru... ^.^
Nope. I wish I was, though. ^_^;
[Edit] I just added the new sketches to my gallery, so you can check them out, if you wish. Most of them are just ideas which may never be complete, but there they are.
And, now for SkyOS-tan!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/SkyOS-tanbgsm.jpg)
I need to take a break from these, now. I have things to do!
Well, swoon yourselves over that, boys.
*swoons*
Oh yeah...
*regains composure*
Seriously, very good work. It seems like we have managed to attract some more doujin artists in the last few months! I like this new art, and don't forget to add it to the gallery! Again, it shows new blood is great.
oooh...don't say the blood thing when tsubashi's close, yinz...be CAREFUL... O_O
YO SIYA!!! ^V^
Sorry for the long absence on my part, but I'm BACK in business and ready to swoon at your marvelously, masterful, mouth-watering, manga master-quality drawings! ^v^
*stares at Bluebottle-tan*
PINK SUGAR HEART SWOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!! ^.^
*swoons*
Added after 11 minutes: I'm still impressed that you haven't inked with a wacom tablet yet, since you're lines have always looked very precise to me,... almost vector-like.
In any event, BlueBottle-chan is sublimely AWESOME, and truly a great public service for an OS that few people have ever heard of. Her "antennae" enhance an already adorable chibi face, and her arm-length gloves and white cuffs lend her a curiously-original fashion sense. ^.^
Her uniform strikes me as either a nurse or a scientist motif, although the blue alcoholic beverages would render her ineligible for either vocation. ^_______^;
She and OSX Server-tan would surely be best of friends! ^.^
QuoteThat's an ambitious list! And organized!
Thank you,... that was my pre-Wiki, so to speak. Now I'm trying to add the same level of detail to the primary OS-tan Wiki, and thanks to you there are more new OS-tans to add to the list! ^v^
QuoteI do intend to use the dessert as an element of her design, but slightly less in the custard sense and more in the sense that a high class dessert looks really nice and well put-together. I also want to toss in a small throw-back to the potential for "saba", as well. Maybe she'll just whack people with a mackerel, every now and again.
It's jaw-dropping... *wink wink* ^__~
QuoteAnd, now for SkyOS-tan!
Oh WHY OH WHY does such a hot young lass have to be proprietary!!! ^0^
The design lends itself to yet more swooning,... which I'll do right now... -v-
*SWOONS*
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She's a curious mixture of futuristic and prehistoric elements, I beg you to give a commentary of SkyOS when you return! ^.^
In the meantime, I'll do my upmost to get her design spread ASAP!!! ^V^
*starts sketching*
Quote from: "NejinOniwa"oooh...don't say the blood thing when tsubashi's close, yinz...be CAREFUL... O_O
What?? What do I have to fear? o.o;
Quote from: "C-Chan"Her uniform strikes me as either a nurse or a scientist motif, although the blue alcoholic beverages would render her ineligible for either vocation. ^_______^;
I chose the uniform to to allude to the days when blue glass was used for the bottles used for medicines. But, I figured that being too scientifically related would be too much, so I made the bottles filled with alcoholic beverages. SKYY vodka has a blue bottle, so I didn't feel too bad doing it. Then, of course, there's the the reference to the insect.
QuoteShe's a curious mixture of futuristic and prehistoric elements, I beg you to give a commentary of SkyOS when you return! ^.^
Well, I was originally planning to give her feathery wings that emerged from under the things coming out of her back (she still flies with those things, at least). This was because I figured she should be able to fly. It was going to be a grand, angelic ensemble, what with the halo and all. The clothes were picked out to fit in with that idea. But, I thought an angel might be too much, so I dropped the wings, but left everything else. Most of her futuristic elements are modified bits of the SkyOS logo. I saw a few color variations, so I chose the black a gray version.
This is the abridged history of my idea for SkyOS-tan!
Wow! Your a great artist! :D
Thanks a lot for sharing with us!
QuoteWhat?? What do I have to fear? o.o;
Oh, Nejin-san is just pointing out that Vampires such as myself do have natural tendancies to... enjoy blood ^^'
Though you've no need to worry, I've sworn my sacred honor to abstaining from attacking forum members ^-^
Anyways, I can only but echo what has been said. You are an amazing artist, and I'm so glad you decided to share your talents! ^v^
*huff puff huff...* X___X
I just,.............. got back............ from...................... a brutally-long post at...... the Linux Thread.............
*huff huff*
Standy by, Siya,....... I'm a coming with............. comme..............-ntary......... XvX'
*drops dead with exhaustion*
Added after 1 hours 39 minutes: QuoteI chose the uniform to to allude to the days when blue glass was used for the bottles used for medicines. But,... This is the abridged history of my idea for SkyOS-tan!
And quite a history it is! ^v^
Normally I'd beg for the unabridged version, but I know Sabayon-chan still needs to be brought to life, so I'll let you go to work on her. ^___^
In any event, I am glad you opted out of the angel wings since that would've given the design too much of a cliche element. In contrast, the glider wings are different, original and effective in accentuating the "mystique" behind SkyOS. All in all, it's a winning design, the last of some, and the beginning of a lot more to come, I'm sure! ^____^
*wags tail expectently for Sabayon*
Oh, and your description of the blue bottles has given me the urge to take a swig of Vodka myself.... ^.^
Well okay, maybe not that,... but some Umesha at least.... -v-
*trots off to get roaring drunk on japanese plum wine*
*trots in*
*rummages around for Sabayon-chan*
*whimpers*
*stares at sketch for thirst satiation* ;___;
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/11782/normal_Sabayon.jpg)
*trots off moping*
Never fear, never fear! I intend to finish Sabayon-tan, among others. But I'm still packing and moving. It will take a little while before I can settle down and work on projects solely for my pleasure. :(
*wags tail* Awesome Blossom! ^___^
Well,... about the finishing part, not about the hectic move. Trust me, I know exactly how you feel... you'd think I get used to moving, but it's always such a pain... ^.^
*trots off to italian dessert shops to find out exactly what real sabayon tastes like*
Way!
Today it appeared in Random Gallery Pictures an image of BottleOS, so I discovered for the first time the masterpieces of Siya!
Seems to me valid, and characters are really handsome and pretty... ;010
*slappity-slap-slap-slap-slaps Raffaele*
You really gotta hang around here more, Raffaele-san. ^___^
Siya's works are AWESOME!!!!!!! ^v^
*cheers for Yoper-chan*
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Yoperv.2tanbgsm.jpg)
Though sadly, I haven't seen him in a long time. ;__;
*sniffles*
And he was just about to make a really neat Sabayon-tan too.... ;~;
*cries* ;^0^;
Quote from: "C-Chan"*wags tail* Awesome Blossom! ^___^
Well,... about the finishing part, not about the hectic move. Trust me, I know exactly how you feel... you'd think I get used to moving, but it's always such a pain... ^.^
*trots off to italian dessert shops to find out exactly what real sabayon tastes like*
Stop C-Chan... ;022
No need of any italian dessert shop...
Sabayon it is just whipped red of the egg with sugar...
Here is to you how to make it...
Recipe for zabaione/sabayon:
Pick up one or more fresh eggs, from certified reseller
And a quite normal pack of sugar...
- 1) Break the egg, and divide the white part from the red part...
- 2) You mist whip the red of the egg with enough sugar (enough sugar to cover JUST twice the red of the egg), using a spoon (a little spoon like teaspoon are valid)
-3) Whip the mix until it changes color from red color to intense gold-yellow and acquires so much air that it starts making big air bubbles which explode sloooowly in the cream...
Then sabayon cream it is done...
Serve sabayon as is, or fresh it is the same (hot sabayon in winter it is also good)...
Add liquors if you like it...
If you add coffee, then it is also good... but since you add coffee the n the sabayon wil statl melting!
Then you must run in eating it before it vanishes in the cofeee. ;018
That's it...
Difficulty 1; Time to prepare it 5 mins by hands and spoon, lesser than 20/30 seconds with an electric whipper...
(http://www.solo-ricette.com/img-dolci/zabaione.jpg)
Enjoy it. Bon Appetit. ;010
...there IS a recipe thread, desho...?
Ah yes, I almost forgot about that [recipe thread]. ^__^
Course, I couldn't dream of eating this cutie. ^>^
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/11782/Sabayon.jpg)
(usually people eat ME rather than the other way around.... ^.^')
FOOD PARADOX!!!
Quote from: "C-Chan"Though sadly, I haven't seen him in a long time. ;__;
*sniffles*
And he was just about to make a really neat Sabayon-tan too.... ;~;
*cries* ;^0^;
*cough*
Never fear, C-Chan. I'm still around.
Just...a lot busier than I was. I have finished one of my projects, though, so maybe I'll be able to start working on Sabayon-tan after work, tomorrow!
Good to see you're still around! Though, I should talk cause sometimes I can't get online much anyway : /
Yoper-chan is cute, but my fave is SkyOS-sama! She is gorgeous! You make my want to do a fanart of her :D Great job and I await seeing more!
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!! ^V^
SIYA-san is back!!!!!!!!!! ^V^
*salutes*
Yes "siya", I shall wait here immediately, "siya"!! ^-^\
*sits down*
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*wags tail expectantly*
Added after 45 seconds:
PS: I'm very happy to note that, with all the latest influx of art and people interested in drawing, this is almost like a mini artistic renaissance we're having. Please keep it up, minna-san! ^__^
Yay!! Siya has returned! :D
Quote from: "Bella"Yoper-chan is cute, but my fave is SkyOS-sama! She is gorgeous! You make my want to do a fanart of her :D Great job and I await seeing more!
I'd love to see fanart of SkyOS-tan! These OS-tan concepts I make are not for me to horde, but for the community - nay, the
WORLD!
I'm not done with Sabayon-tan, just yet. However, if anyone wants a sneak peek at what I have so far, just check here (http://siya.deviantart.com/art/Sabayon-tan-WIP-67526156).
I also realized that I am a bit lazy when it comes to figuring out the personalities of some of the systems that I have created OS-tan designs for. Would anyone like to step up to the bat to flesh them out a little more?
*takes peak*
*INSTA-SWOON!!!!!!!!!!!* *V*
Sorry,... too busy swooned out to think of anything. Will keep you posted.... XvX
*goes unconscious*
QuoteI'd love to see fanart of SkyOS-tan! These OS-tan concepts I make are not for me to horde, but for the community - nay, the WORLD!
Great :D
QuoteI'm not done with Sabayon-tan, just yet. However, if anyone wants a sneak peek at what I have so far, just check here.
Nice job! I'm really liking what I'm seeing so far!
QuoteI also realized that I am a bit lazy when it comes to figuring out the personalities of some of the systems that I have created OS-tan designs for. Would anyone like to step up to the bat to flesh them out a little more?
This is usually the hardest part of designing new OS-tans : /
I think SkyOS-tan, for example, would be very good looking (which you've taken care of!), because the GUI is nice looking. She may have somewhat of a conflict of feelings...as parts of the OS are open source, but mostly proprietary. Although smart, she's not very well known and often doesn't get along too well with most people offhand (because SkyOS often has trouble with device drivers).
I usually research the OS, then try to make some parallels with it's OS-tan counterpart. I like to embellish a bit, too, because that makes it more interesting and fun ;)
Alright! Sabayon-tan is finished!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Sabayon-tan.jpg)
Bweeheehee!
As you may (or may not) have noticed, I removed the mackerel she was holding in the original sketch. It just didn't seem necessary.
Wow!
Beautiful! I love her flowing, frilly dress and hair style, you're really have got a lot of fashion sense!
And also how you tie the theme together with the stockings and nets over her hair buns....
*puts down on list of potential fanart*
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Can I say it was worth the wait.......? -___-
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YOU BET MA BACON IT IS!!!!!!!!!
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^V^
*splatters crazy glue all over self and latches onto a hair bun*
Sorry! Mine! I'm repossessing her! Whady'all staring at? Can't you see she's mine, see? GO away! Beastly things, shoo shoo!!!! Leave me and my new Siya favorite in peace!!! ^0^
*coos with delight*
Yeah, she's gorgeous! ^___^
A surprisingly-effective mixture of gothic black, lively hair, and intriguing costume design that worked so well for Yoper-sama. Color theme-wise, she could've used perhaps a little more orange -- nevertheless, red and black are definitely Sabayon colors, and the classical Italian princess look more than reinforces the meaning (more than making her like Pudding-chan). I understand you had to lose the fish, but don't worry as the fish-net stockings (and hair-bun covers) do offer their own subtle reference to "saba". ^v^
I said before that you're mastery with fold and frills clearly shows you're an experienced comic drawer and more than apt to bringing this bleeding-edge and elegant OS to life. ^__^
You can bet my ham too I'll be drawing her one day! ^v^
Will still need a raincheck on her personality since I've been occupied with other stuff these past few days... but being a Linux-tan, we know she can't be mean-spirited and goes out of her way to help people. That is, assuming the people she helps can understand her techno-babble (they'd never see that coming from someone who looks like an aristocrat). ^^;
I'm glad Sabayon-tan has had such a warm reception.
I neglected to explain a few of my stylistic choices, so I shall do that now.
First of all, I chose the hair color to match (somewhat) the color of sabayon cream. The little red beads and balls all over the place are meant to resemble cherries, indicating the "cherry on top" of a good dessert. I felt that the hair nets, combined with the red beads, helped give her the well put-together look of a French pastry (the only real connection that sabayon has with this is that it's a dessert...but that's why I did it)
Conveniently, the hair net pattern also match her fish net stockings as Bella pointed out. As C-Chan picked up on, the fish net stockings are meant as a subtle pun on "saba" or mackerel.
The black and red color scheme was derived from the screenshots and logos for Sabayon Linux that I had come across first. I had stumbled upon an orange and yellow theme much later (which may have pleased you a bit more, C-Chan)...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/SabayonLinux4.png)
...but since my original idea worked better with the red and black, I stuck with it. I tried some color arrangements that incorporated orange and/or yellow, but they didn't work so well. Maybe her eyes should be orange? Anyway, I decided that the orange and yellow would just have to be in a different outfit. We'll see if that ever comes to fruition.
For now, though, I'm on to other things. Maybe...momonga-tan?
QuoteI'm glad Sabayon-tan has had such a warm reception.
You were expecting a bad reception? ^___^
I mean anyone could TRY and give Sabayon-sama a hard time,.... ¯v¯
That way we can find out if a tusk-less pig can still GORE people... mwahaha.... `v'
QuoteFirst of all, I chose the hair color to match (somewhat) the color of sabayon cream. The little red beads and balls all over the place are meant to resemble cherries, indicating the "cherry on top" of a good dessert. I felt that the hair nets, combined with the red beads, helped give her the well put-together look of a French pastry (the only real connection that sabayon has with this is that it's a dessert...but that's why I did it)
Tast-ehhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! ^V^
AND I'm stuck to her hair to boot! ^-^
*starts chewing*
The cherries were a nice touch, although admittedly i wouldn't have figured that out until you told me. ^__^
QuoteConveniently, the hair net pattern also match her fish net stockings as Bella pointed out. As C-Chan picked up on, the fish net stockings are meant as a subtle pun on "saba" or mackerel.
You know, of course, that THAT never occurred to me. Many kudos to your for picking up the subtler puns around us..... ^.^
QuoteThe black and red color scheme was derived from the screenshots and logos for Sabayon Linux that I had come across first.
I've seen that one in the LiveDVD splash screen.
QuoteI had stumbled upon an orange and yellow theme much later (which may have pleased you a bit more, C-Chan)...
...but since my original idea worked better with the red and black, I stuck with it. I tried some color arrangements that incorporated orange and/or yellow, but they didn't work so well. Maybe her eyes should be orange? Anyway, I decided that the orange and yellow would just have to be in a different outfit. We'll see if that ever comes to fruition.
Actually,.... now that you mention it,....... I'd love to see how she would look with orange eyes. Not only would it compliment her cheeriness beautifully,... but if you've managed to get into the LiveDVD desktop (a real feat,... given how long it takes... ^^'), the whole system is like one giant celebration of "Orange". You'd think Code Geass' Orange-kun would like jump out of there or something. ^^;
QuoteFor now, though, I'm on to other things. Maybe...momonga-tan?
OOOOOOH!!!!!!!!! ^v^
You do realize that,... if you do draw a Momonga-chan (betcha she'd be small and "squirrely"),... she'd be the second OS-tan aside from DOS/V to be a TRUE Japanese OS-tan. ^_______^;
*stares with indignation at 95-tan and her wannabe Japanese attire*
(Yep.... Someone needs to get her rear back to Redmond..... `v')
Bweeheeheehee! As Halloween is approaching, I thought a new browser-tan would like to make her debut.
I would like to introduce Ghostzilla-tan!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Ghostzila-tan.jpg)
Ghostzilla-tan is a sneaky and morally-ambiguous browser-tan designed to aid people who aren't permitted to browse the internet do so in a stealthy manner. How does she do this? She fits herself into an existing program!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Ghostzilla-taninawindow.jpg)
What's this? Ghostzilla-tan is inside Jodix Free WMA to MP3 Converter? Well, not actually. She sizes her window to appear as if it is a part of an open program.
Like any good ghost, Ghostzilla-tan can disappear completely and reappear later!
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Now for stylistic choices.
I had an idea of making her look slightly ninja-esque, but I figured that skimpy yurei attire would work just fine.
The dotted lines on her legs and neck (and panties) reference the dotted lines surrounding images that are hidden in the Ghostzilla browser window. To reveal the images, one only has to place their mouse pointer over the dotted space. I kept Ghostzilla-tan rather pale because the default settings for the browser are a very colorless gray.
Waiiii,.... ^__^
Very gorgeous-looking, I'll give you that! ^v^
And judging from the program description, it's obvious she'd be the best of friends with Tinfoil Hat-tan (if that were even possible). ^__^
....But very unexpected. I was expecting a squirrel girl, but I suppose it is appropriate given how close Halloween is. ^.^
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And here's the aforementioned Momonga-tan (specifically, Momonga Linux 3...I guess).
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Momonga-tan.jpg)
I can't think of anything to mention about her, at the moment.
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Ah, well. I guess the picture is enough for now.
For shame that I haven't given notice to this thread for so long! -_-"
Thanks for the YDL-tan! All of your works are really well done! :)
aha!! ^v^
So there's my Momonga-chan! ^__^
Very cute, very charming, very... sassy. ^.^
Has the tail and ears going, and an appropriate color scheme over an equally-appropriate Japanese school girl-like uniform. ^__^
Not really feeling the bucktooth, but it can't be helped,... she is a squirrel after all. ^.^
Do I see dichromatic eyes there, or is that just a visual trick on the eye? ^__^
All in all, excellent design! ^v^b
I should note, however, the following truisms:
Squirrels are fluffy creatures.
Japanese high school girls stereotypically wear fluffy socks.
Put 2+2 together....
She's the perfect candidate for fluffy socks! ^V^
(and believe me,... I'm not exactly a fan of fluffy socks, but I exploit good propping opportunities when I see 'em) ^___^
Thanks for the compliments, Alfamille!
Quote from: "C-Chan"Do I see dichromatic eyes there, or is that just a visual trick on the eye? ^__^
Indeed you do! I pulled that from this little clip I found:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Momogawords.gif)
Also, the shoulder guard thingies are also blue and brown. Unfortunately, I arranged her in such a way that only one color can be seen. I failed to notice my mistake, I'm afraid, until I was far into the coloring stage.
QuoteShe's the perfect candidate for fluffy socks! ^V^
You're right! She
should have fluffy socks! I don't know why I didn't think of that!
Right now, I'm working on...someone. But, while I'm working on it, I thought I'd put up a concept sketch that I may or may not finish depending on how inspired I feel.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Songbird-tan.jpg)
Songbird-tan, a media player which can also perform as a web browser. If I do continue, I might give her wings, too. The idea for her mostly came from Oruha (from CLAMP's Clover).
I'm liking Momonga-chan :D What a cutie!
And Songbird-tan is very graceful and elegant!
Setting aside the awesome fact that Bella-san is back (I'll get to you in a sec... ^.^), I concur.... Songbird-tan is a cutie-pie in the making. ^__^
I know it's still a beta, but it's also a potential Open Source alternative to WMP and iTunes. If it's successful, then for sure! it needs its own App-tan, and I'm glad that Siya-san has the foresight to prepare one. ^.^
I will venture to guess that those "wings" you mentioned are probably crow wings. ^___^
I should also note that you've gotten me curious as to who this "someone" might be. Knowing you, I'm sure it's a very unconventional OS or an oft-overlooked Linux distro. ^v^
On the other hand, i suppose it'd be equally as swoonful to create a full-body rendition of a previously only chibified OS-tan. ^__^
A gorgeous, full-sized rendition of Yoper-sama, for example, is precisely what the doctor ordered (I even have the slip to prove it!) ^v^
Quote from: "C-Chan"I will venture to guess that those "wings" you mentioned are probably crow wings. ^___^
That's right! ^_^
QuoteI should also note that you've gotten me curious as to who this "someone" might be. Knowing you, I'm sure it's a very unconventional OS or an oft-overlooked Linux distro. ^v^
Wonder no more as I have finished!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Musix-tan.jpg)
Musix-tan!
QuoteA gorgeous, full-sized rendition of Yoper-sama, for example, is precisely what the doctor ordered (I even have the slip to prove it!) ^v^
If the doctor wrote the slip, then this must be serious! A full sized Yoper will definitely be put under consideration. I can't make any promises, though...but we'll see.
You need not worry any further, my friend, as I believe I've found a new girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!! ^V^
*leaps wildly toward Musix-tan*
COME TO PIGGY, MUSIX.... -S-A-.... -M-A!!!!! ^V^
*swoons in mid-flight, and comes crashing before her feet*
Musix-tan! Cool!
I just love her outfit! And the look on her face is just darling :D
Keep up the great work! It's awesome to see such a talented artist as you making so many new OS-tan designs!
That's the word I'm lookin' for!!!!!! ^0^
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-riliiiiiiiiiiiing!!!!!!! ^v^
*latches on to Musix-tan's leg like a barnacle and squeals with delight* ^-^
Yay! *tosses doctor's slip* Now that the health of others is not a problem, I'd like to put up a couple more sketches. This is mostly to throw out some ideas and, if I pursue them further, make some changes.
First up, LinEspa-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/LinEspasketches.jpg)
I'm most sold on the basic design of this one, but I'm having reservations about that weapon thing. I have been considering giving her a bladed whip, instead.
Next, AEGIS-tan and Domain/OS-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/AEGIS-Domain.jpg)
I have yet to decide which is which, if they are not both just different versions of AEGIS. The network cable hair tendrils allude to the mythical Aegis, which displayed the head of Medusa, as well as being designed toward networked computers. The left idea was fashioned with the idea of being rather business-oriented. The right was a simplified version of the first, indicating minimal frills and unnecessary programs. Should they both be different versions of AEGIS or does one of them pop out as being Domain/OS?
Next, OLPC-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/OLPC.jpg)
Or is it OLPC-sensei? OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) is a charitable organization which is giving laptops to underprivileged children all over the globe in hopes of aiding their education and chances of competing in a global economy. The laptops themselves are specially designed and have a specialized operating system for this purpose. Since the laptop and the OS are so co-related, I did use an element or two from the hardware design in OLPC-tan's concept. The main question I have on this one is whether she should be teacher-like (educator) or child-like (playmate for children).
Next up is RIP-tan (no sketch):
RIP (Recovery Is Possible) made me think of a necromancer, for some reason. A nice and well-meaning necromancer, but a necromancer nonetheless. Possibly, she wears a white witch's hat and carries around a magical staff for "resurrections". Does this sound like an accurate depiction?
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3.... 2.... 1..... ^v^
*SWOOOOOONAGE*
[PS: promise to reply when I've regained consciousness.... ^.^]
LinEspa and AEGIS I've never heard of before, but none the less I love your sketches! They're very fluid and elegant, and I really love their outfits, not to mention their hair and accessories.
With OLPC-tan, actually, I've wondered when we'd see a design, and it's cool you decided to make one! She looks very sweet and friendly...perfect for the concept, I believe!
And it'll be neat seeing an RIP-tan...I once had an idea for a recovery OS-tan similar to that, but I never when forward with it : / Knowing you, however, I'm sure she's going to be awesome! (I really wouldn't be surprised to find out you're a professional artist!)
Before I inevitably swoon again, just want to point out that AEGIS and Domain/OS are more-or-less the same thing -- so for the sake of practicality, I'd merge the two (or make one the younger iteration of the other). ^__^
Maybe refer to the Wiki article for more clarification. -v-
In the meantime,... sorry, but I just gotta..... ^___^'
*C-chan SWOONS*
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So....I stumbled upon this Linux distribution focused solely on video editing, CGI and three-dimensional animation. The name (and screenshots) amused and inspired me.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/ChainsawLinuxcopy.jpg)
CHAINSAWLINUX-tan! Watch out! Her skirt has saw teeth! XD
Quote from: "Bella"LinEspa and AEGIS I've never heard of before, but none the less I love your sketches! They're very fluid and elegant, and I really love their outfits, not to mention their hair and accessories.
LinEspa is a Spanish language Linux distribution. (
Linux
Español) The logo is a wasp.
AEGIS (Domain/OS) was the operating system developed by Apollo Computers.
QuoteWith OLPC-tan, actually, I've wondered when we'd see a design, and it's cool you decided to make one! She looks very sweet and friendly...perfect for the concept, I believe!
She definitely needed to be someone who'd be good with kids. I just couldn't decide whether it should be on the mentor or friend level.
QuoteAnd it'll be neat seeing an RIP-tan...I once had an idea for a recovery OS-tan similar to that, but I never when forward with it : / Knowing you, however, I'm sure she's going to be awesome!
Yay! I'm glad someone else had a similar idea! That seals it, then! RIP-tan is a necromancer!
Quote from: "C-Chan"Before I inevitably swoon again, just want to point out that AEGIS and Domain/OS are more-or-less the same thing -- so for the sake of practicality, I'd merge the two (or make one the younger iteration of the other). ^__^
Yeah. I had noted that Domain/OS was mostly just the SR10 version of AEGIS and, according to what I can glean from Wikipedia, Domain/OS was more buggy and performed more poorly than the earlier AEGIS versions. Merging the two may be better for the two designs I have.
ChainsawLinux-tan may look cute and all, but I'm wondering what she does with that chainsaw O__o
Hopefully, she does carvings and not...well, better not go there ^_^ (At any rate, why do think she might get along with VMS-sama?)
QuoteLinEspa is a Spanish language Linux distribution. (Linux Español) The logo is a wasp.
AEGIS (Domain/OS) was the operating system developed by Apollo Computers.
Thanks for the info!
QuoteShe definitely needed to be someone who'd be good with kids. I just couldn't decide whether it should be on the mentor or friend level.
I believe a (long) while back there was some discussion about a possible Edubuntu-tan, and I think I remember C-Chan mentioning making her a young teacher...so maybe a young mentor?
QuoteYeah. I had noted that Domain/OS was mostly just the SR10 version of AEGIS and, according to what I can glean from Wikipedia, Domain/OS was more buggy and performed more poorly than the earlier AEGIS versions. Merging the two may be better for the two designs I have.
Or, if you want to keep both designs, you could say one is a younger version and the other is an older version of the same character :P
That's what I like to do with some of my designs...
Sorry all! I don't have very much time left before I go on leave, so please forgive me if I have to engage in Hyperactive Hyperdrive C-chan Mode! ^___^;
*engages Hyperactive Hyperdrive mode*
QuoteCHAINSAWLINUX-tan! Watch out! Her skirt has saw teeth! XD
WAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!! SUGOINESSSSSSS!!!!!!!! ^V^
LOVEHER!!LOVEHER!!LOVEHER!!LOVEHER!!LOVEHER!!LOVEHER!!LOVEHER!!LOVEHER!!
Not smart to be near her when she pirouettes, but love her still!!! New girlfriend!!!
COME TO PIGGY!!!!!! ^V^
*C-chan leaps toward her with lecherous zeal*
*C-chan gets chopped in half by her skirt*
QuoteLinEspa is a Spanish language Linux distribution. (Linux Español) The logo is a wasp.
AEGIS (Domain/OS) was the operating system developed by Apollo Computers.
A+ PLUS FOR RECOGNITION OF RARELY ACKNOWLEDGED SYSTEMS!!! ^___^b
QuoteShe definitely needed to be someone who'd be good with kids. I just couldn't decide whether it should be on the mentor or friend level.
Excellent too! Should note that one of my early OS-tan ideas (after UNIX-sama and Amiga-tan) was an OLPC-tan. But ditched her after a while since she was hardware -- very glad someone took her up, even if it's a year later. ^.^
Too bad she's not exactly $100 USD anymore,... maybe is she weren't measured in US dollars. ^___^'
Have high hopes for the Indian $10 laptop. ^.^
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9716044-7.html
QuoteYay! I'm glad someone else had a similar idea! That seals it, then! RIP-tan is a necromancer!
She and Plan 9-tan will be great friends then! ^.^
QuoteYeah. I had noted that Domain/OS was mostly just the SR10 version of AEGIS and, according to what I can glean from Wikipedia, Domain/OS was more buggy and performed more poorly than the earlier AEGIS versions. Merging the two may be better for the two designs I have.
Note that Bella-san's idea of making one younger/older can help preserve both designs. Ultimately up to you -- benefit of merging is that you have more time to draw another OS-tan. ^.^
QuoteI believe a (long) while back there was some discussion about a possible Edubuntu-tan, and I think I remember C-Chan mentioning making her a young teacher...so maybe a young mentor?
My original OLPC-tan called for her being an actual child/young adult living in a destitute area, but still traveling seeking knowledge as well as a means to survive. And yes, she does spread what she learns to other kids in her position, so in a way she's like a mentor, but far from a professional teacher. Despite that she's a very good girl, she's still ostracized a lot by many of the more popular OS-tans, and somehow always ends up being hungry.
While I do respect the OLPC idea, I do have my reservations -- not necessarily that food and shelter are needed in lieu of laptops (that won't happen anyway, and even if it did it only bandages the problem, but not the cause), but more self-sustenance. For the OLPC program to succeed, the children and their parents (if any) must live in a society where they can eventually grow their own food, build their own schools and hospitals and simply have the opportunity to climb out of their misery -- and that's impossible as long as governments are still out to kill them and economic policies still depend on them being remaining poor, ignorant and desperate. I wouldn't be surprised if many of these OLPC's end up in black market trades, irregardless of any marketed "social stigma".
Or maybe it's just my Latin American mistrust for anything with the name "Negroponte" in it that makes me overly cautious. ^^;
Quote from: "Bella"ChainsawLinux-tan may look cute and all, but I'm wondering what she does with that chainsaw O__o
Hopefully, she does carvings and not...well, better not go there ^_^
Well, as she is mostly a visual media oriented system, I imagine that using the chainsaw for carvings/sculpture is rather appropriate. She "saws" at video data to create a work of art? If she ever has
need of a weapon, though, I'm certain that the chainsaw would work in a pinch. Hopefully ChainsawLinux-tan is not prone to bloody killing sprees.
Quote from: "C-Chan"*C-chan gets chopped in half by her skirt*
o.o;
I...I did warn you about that. I can't have random forumites dying in my thread, yet. It gives me a bad reputation!
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*duct tapes C-Chan back together*
There...good as new. ^_^;
Quote from: "Bella"(At any rate, why do think she might get along with VMS-sama?)
Eh?
Quote from: "Bella"I believe a (long) while back there was some discussion about a possible Edubuntu-tan, and I think I remember C-Chan mentioning making her a young teacher...so maybe a young mentor?
I should really read some of the older discussions. It might help me in some of my research and design process.
Quote from: "Bella"Or, if you want to keep both designs, you could say one is a younger version and the other is an older version of the same character :P
Quote from: "C-Chan"Note that Bella-san's idea of making one younger/older can help preserve both designs. Ultimately up to you -- benefit of merging is that you have more time to draw another OS-tan. ^.^
Actually, instead of a younger/older thing, I was beginning to think that the two designs could just be different outfits for different purposes. The left one just looks more civilian and the right looks more...superhero-esque? I wouldn't go so far as calling one a secret identity, though. When I think of multiple different versions of an OS-tan (Vista?), it reminds me of Sharon Apple from
Macross Plus. Sharon was just a computer AI, but she had several different holographic "bodies" for performing different songs. I'm not sure I can properly lead you to where I want to go with all of this, but that's what I think of. I also feel as if I've gone off on a tangent. I don't even know if the multiple aspects idea for AEGIS-tan is appropriate.
Quote from: "C-Chan"She and Plan 9-tan will be great friends then! ^.^
Yay! RIP-tan has a friend!
Quote from: "C-Chan"My original OLPC-tan called for her being an actual child/young adult living in a destitute area, but still traveling seeking knowledge as well as a means to survive. And yes, she does spread what she learns to other kids in her position, so in a way she's like a mentor, but far from a professional teacher. Despite that she's a very good girl, she's still ostracized a lot by many of the more popular OS-tans, and somehow always ends up being hungry.
While I do respect the OLPC idea, I do have my reservations -- not necessarily that food and shelter are needed in lieu of laptops (that won't happen anyway, and even if it did it only bandages the problem, but not the cause), but more self-sustenance. For the OLPC program to succeed, the children and their parents (if any) must live in a society where they can eventually grow their own food, build their own schools and hospitals and simply have the opportunity to climb out of their misery -- and that's impossible as long as governments are still out to kill them and economic policies still depend on them being remaining poor, ignorant and desperate. I wouldn't be surprised if many of these OLPC's end up in black market trades, irregardless of any marketed "social stigma".
Or maybe it's just my Latin American mistrust for anything with the name "Negroponte" in it that makes me overly cautious. ^^;
This suggests to me that OLPC-tan is well-meaning, but not quite the best at recognizing what is practical or noticing the dark dealings of the world. Naïve. That's the word I'm looking for. For some reason, though, the age that best fits to me would be somewhere between late high school and a recent college graduate. OLPC-tan has just realized the poor living conditions of those elsewhere in the world. Her compassion burns a fire within her to try and make the lives of those children better. But she's still too green to understand the politics of it all and ends up going about everything the wrong way.
That, and OLPC-tan getting sold on the black market sounds akin to an American charity worker being kidnapped and held for ransom in a guerrilla-infested nation...or even enslaved!
Poor OLPC-tan. She means well.
Does this sound appropriate?
OvO *Wide-eyed stare*
MEEP!
*Techno sparks*
I Love the Linuxes.
LinEspa: Oooh, yaay for under-recognised linux distros! Since she's a spanish linux, I wonder if she can speak english?
Aegis/DomainOS: Cute, I'm liking those little cable-things she's got around her head.
OLPC: Cool design. Yeah, she means well.
CHAINSAWLINUX: O.O *Squeak*
CCCCCCUUUUUUUTTTTTEEEEEE
*Leaps toward chainsaw-tan but stops himself after remimbering what happened to C-chan*
On another note...I hope she doesn't use that chainsaw....like secchan uses the bottle-opener..
Momonga: EEEE....Are you trying to kill me with the cuteness?
Anyway...SQUIRRELY
*glomps*
This one is comming close to Fchan and Inu-t's spot in my heart.
Especially if she gets any fluffier
QuoteWell, as she is mostly a visual media oriented system, I imagine that using the chainsaw for carvings/sculpture is rather appropriate. She "saws" at video data to create a work of art? If she ever has need of a weapon, though, I'm certain that the chainsaw would work in a pinch. Hopefully ChainsawLinux-tan is not prone to bloody killing sprees.
Phew XD
We do NOT need any Texas ChainsawLinux Massacre! LOL...
QuoteThere...good as new. ;
No, gimme that C-Chan!
*has delicious ham roast*
QuoteEh?
Just that her chainsaw kinda reminded me of VMS-tan's cleaver...both frightening potential weapons, I guess ;)
QuoteActually, instead of a younger/older thing, I was beginning to think that the two designs could just be different outfits for different purposes.
That's cool too, I like designing different outfits for my OS-tans :)
So, in keeping with my pattern of ignoring the piles of sketches that I have to clean up into finished works, I made someone completely different: APODIO-tan.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/APODIO-tan.jpg)
Okay, so this is another audio-focused distro. While she is French, she reminded me of a Japanese taiko drummer (especially that octopus logo of hers). So, knowing she is French and has a Victrola on her head, I designed her like a taiko drummer.
She has a variety of audio-oriented programs which are the "drums" she plays to create her music. I gave her hair a generic, segmented look to allude to the tentacles of her octopus logo.
My defense for using a traditional Japanese costume on a French OS is the Art Nouveau movement. OK, maybe Art Nouveau is a bad example. But in my years of studying art history and costume design, I've noticed several movements of French art and fashion that are heavily influenced by Japanese and Chinese culture. This is not including the modern anime/manga craze.
Quote from: "Techno the fox"Momonga: EEEE....Are you trying to kill me with the cuteness?
No...
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Is it working?
Quote from: "Bella"Just that her chainsaw kinda reminded me of VMS-tan's cleaver...both frightening potential weapons, I guess
Oh, I see. Yes, rather frightening weapons.
Which reminds me...
APODIO-tan's drumsticks are her weapons. Whether they can transform into a more weapon-like form or she just whacks people with them, I'm not really certain. I almost want to leave that part a mystery and let other people decide how that all goes...and what forms her drumsticks can take, if any.
Quote from: "Siya"No...
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Is it working?
Yes, if you keep drawing things as cute as that my head may just explode.
:D
Quote from: "Bella"No, gimme that C-Chan!
*has delicious ham roast*
Darn it Bella, I was going to do that. ^_^
*Hatches a sneaky devious underhanded scheme*
OMG, look behind you! It's Tiger-kun!
*Steals the C-chan roast while Bella is distracted*
Muahahahah!
Anyway more comments for new drawings.
Apodio-tan: Yaay! More of those Music-based Distros!
Cute too! (though for some reason, whenever I think of an octopus all those Tentacle hentai comics come back to mind)
Ah, what the heck.
*Leaps toward Apodio tan*
Whee! *hugs her*
Keep up the good work Siya!
Quote from: "Techno the fox"*Steals the C-chan roast while Bella is distracted*
Muahahahah!
You know...I was wondering if we could melt him down into one of those desserts that he has a tendency to become.
Quotethough for some reason, whenever I think of an octopus all those Tentacle hentai comics come back to mind
Actually, I neglected to think of that. Now that I do, I imagine her hair might turn into actual octopus tentacles. I also imagine that hentai is inevitable...but I'm not drawing it.
QuoteWhee! *hugs her*
Although, just to be safe, you should probably keep an eye out for tentacles.
When I first saw her I was like, "What!? Who's this adorable new character!!!"
I have to say I really like her look and outfit! She's just so...funky and eclectic :D And, I don't think I'd pick a fight with her...that look on her face is like, "come on...try me!"
I certainly don't think any Mac OS X-tans wanting to challenge her about who possesses the better musical skills would be well advised to do so :P
I'm just wondering, what program to you use for your artwork? Photoshop?
Quote from: "Bella"I'm just wondering, what program to you use for your artwork? Photoshop?
Yup! Adobe Photoshop Elements, to be precise. I pencil and ink them before I scan them in, then clean the linework and add color. (Only Bluebottle-tan was inked in Photoshop).
I'm still fairly green at computer-aided art, so I'm not doing as well with shading as I would like. This is partly because I'm used to using colored pencils. If I would have practiced markers or oil paints more, prior to attempting computer-aided art, I might have an easier time.
With colored pencils, I can create works like these:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/OarDemon-sm.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Angels-Jesov-sm.jpg)
These required about half as many colors as I would need for computer art. That and it's easier for me to control pencils than a tablet.
So, I'm training to get better on the computer!
Quote from: "Siya"You know...I was wondering if we could melt him down into one of those desserts that he has a tendency to become.
Or tell Xp Pro-tan and Fchan-tan about this and we could all have a BBQ party XD
(Fchan-tan likes pork and beef as much as Saseko does)
Nah, as much as I'd love a Malt Shake or a BBQ right now I have to admit, The forum just wouldn't be the same without that Wiki-mod, Tall Girl-loving, Pig.
*A lightbulb appears over Techno's head*
Aha! We
Can Bring him back.
*Runs off to look up "Plan 9-tan" "RIP-tan" and "Leopard-tan" in the phonebook.*
Quote from: "Siya"Although, just to be safe, you should probably keep an eye out for tentacles.
Ahh, Thanks for warning me about that.
*keeps a watchful eye on Apodio-tan*
*Looks back a few pages and notices Ghostzilla-tan*
GAAH How could I miss something like that?
Love it love it! :D
I would do my normal jump-hug combo but I'm afraid I'd go right through her. hehe
Quote from: "Techno the fox"*A lightbulb appears over Techno's head*
Aha! We Can Bring him back.
*Runs off to look up "Plan 9-tan" "RIP-tan" and "Leopard-tan" in the phonebook.*
A wonderful idea! ^_^
Quote*Looks back a few pages and notices Ghostzilla-tan*
GAAH How could I miss something like that?
Easily! She's built for stealth and easy to miss!
QuoteI would do my normal jump-hug combo but I'm afraid I'd go right through her. hehe
Quite probable. In addition to her disappearing act, she has a tendency to look like other active applications (and to network administrators, she would look like Firefox). So, a proper list of Ghostzilla-tan's abilities would be disappearing, making herself intangible and altering her form to look like other application-tans.
Also, this talk of Ghostzilla-tan made me want to try my hand at making a forum header.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Ghostzilla-tanheader.jpg)
Does it look proper enough to submit? The frame is Ghostzilla's actual frame. This would make it look somewhat like Ghostzilla has opened itself where the forum header typically does. I was musing over making Ghostzilla-tan appear and disappear, but I don't have the proper programs to animate it.
Looks awesome!
QuoteChainsawLinux-tan may look cute and all, but I'm wondering what she does with that chainsaw O__o
Hopefully, she does carvings and not...well, better not go there
I'm sure she just carves turkey with that thing. ^^
QuoteWell, as she is mostly a visual media oriented system, I imagine that using the chainsaw for carvings/sculpture is rather appropriate. She "saws" at video data to create a work of art? If she ever has need of a weapon, though, I'm certain that the chainsaw would work in a pinch. Hopefully ChainsawLinux-tan is not prone to bloody killing sprees.
Ahhhhh... what's a little recreation of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre every now and then.... ^___^
QuoteI...I did warn you about that. I can't have random forumites dying in my thread, yet. It gives me a bad reputation!
Awwww! ^0^
But she looked so cute spinning her skirt like that.... ^o^
ONE - MORE - TIME!!!!! ^V^
*C-chan leaps toward ChainsawLinux-tan*
*C-chan + massive layers of duct tape get chopped in half*
QuoteActually, instead of a younger/older thing, I was beginning to think that the two designs could just be different outfits for different purposes. The left one just looks more civilian and the right looks more...superhero-esque? I wouldn't go so far as calling one a secret identity, though. When I think of multiple different versions of an OS-tan (Vista?), it reminds me of Sharon Apple from Macross Plus. Sharon was just a computer AI, but she had several different holographic "bodies" for performing different songs. I'm not sure I can properly lead you to where I want to go with all of this, but that's what I think of. I also feel as if I've gone off on a tangent. I don't even know if the multiple aspects idea for AEGIS-tan is appropriate.
That sounds like a really good idea actually. ^___^
Not sure if AEGIS/DomainOS-tan would qualify as a Mainframe-tan really (can't access Wiki right now), but it should be appropriate for her to have those kinds of powers.
Certainly UNIX-sama can change into other appearances if need be.
QuoteThis suggests to me that OLPC-tan is well-meaning, but not quite the best at recognizing what is practical or noticing the dark dealings of the world. Naïve. That's the word I'm looking for. For some reason, though, the age that best fits to me would be somewhere between late high school and a recent college graduate. OLPC-tan has just realized the poor living conditions of those elsewhere in the world. Her compassion burns a fire within her to try and make the lives of those children better. But she's still too green to understand the politics of it all and ends up going about everything the wrong way.
...Or in other words, the Peacemaker's dilemma. Just like energy can neither be created or destroyed, you can't give without taking. If you want to put the health, education and financial well-being of a general population first and foremost, you can't do it without destroying (figuratively or literally) the way of life you're likely used to. And even if you yourself are prepared to make that sacrifice, A LOT of people (including the powerful beneficiaries of such a system) are not.
QuoteThat, and OLPC-tan getting sold on the black market sounds akin to an American charity worker being kidnapped and held for ransom in a guerrilla-infested nation...or even enslaved!
Poor OLPC-tan. She means well.
Does this sound appropriate?
Yeah that sounds about right -- although given the sheer number of non-guerrillas that might kidnap her (sometimes legally), I can kinda see that as being a "dark humor" running gag. I'm reminded of an old jeer about the Mexico City police force: "If you're being chased by a mugger and run across a policeman, you're better off running back to get mugged", or something like that. -.-
QuoteOn another note...I hope she doesn't use that chainsaw....like secchan uses the bottle-opener..
Why not, though? She'd be a Free and Open Source alternative to Secchan's "eunuch-ification"! I'm all for it! ^___^
QuoteMomonga: EEEE....Are you trying to kill me with the cuteness?
Anyway...SQUIRRELY
*glomps*
This one is comming close to Fchan and Inu-t's spot in my heart.
Especially if she gets any fluffier
I do wholeheartedly support a 28% increase in Momo-chan's Fluffification Factor! ^___^
QuoteNo, gimme that C-Chan!
*has delicious ham roast*
Ahhhhhhh,....... I'm not sure that's wise to do that with a macrophilic pig. ^___^'
*C-chan copies and pastes comment about DSL-chan here*
*blushes* ^.^
QuoteJust that her chainsaw kinda reminded me of VMS-tan's cleaver...both frightening potential weapons, I guess
While Chainsaw-chan does have the advantage of modernity and slicing speed, VMS-sama's cleaver has the advantage in terms of size, weight and bulk. It's literally like wielding a huge steel I-beam. ^____^
QuoteSo, in keeping with my pattern of ignoring the piles of sketches that I have to clean up into finished works, I made someone completely different: APODIO-tan.
Wow,... a bit unexpected again, but very intriguing. ^__^
One of your most original designs to date, and very slick and sassy! ^v^
APODIO-tan traditionalism + Japanese attire = friend of Apple II-chan ^___^
QuoteOkay, so this is another audio-focused distro. While she is French, she reminded me of a Japanese taiko drummer (especially that octopus logo of hers). So, knowing she is French and has a Victrola on her head, I designed her like a taiko drummer.
She has a variety of audio-oriented programs which are the "drums" she plays to create her music. I gave her hair a generic, segmented look to allude to the tentacles of her octopus logo.
My defense for using a traditional Japanese costume on a French OS is the Art Nouveau movement. OK, maybe Art Nouveau is a bad example. But in my years of studying art history and costume design, I've noticed several movements of French art and fashion that are heavily influenced by Japanese and Chinese culture. This is not including the modern anime/manga craze.
I don't think you need to defend anything -- it's a very clever use of symbolism that must be rewarded at the highest levels!! ^v^
*C-chan cheers* ^0^
QuoteAPODIO-tan's drumsticks are her weapons. Whether they can transform into a more weapon-like form or she just whacks people with them, I'm not really certain. I almost want to leave that part a mystery and let other people decide how that all goes...and what forms her drumsticks can take, if any.
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QuoteDarn it Bella, I was going to do that.
*Hatches a sneaky devious underhanded scheme*
OMG, look behind you! It's Tiger-kun!
*Steals the C-chan roast while Bella is distracted*
Muahahahah!
BWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
GIMME BACK TO BELLA-SAMA!!!!!!!! ^0^
It's just not the saaaaame............... ;^0^;
QuoteYou know...I was wondering if we could melt him down into one of those desserts that he has a tendency to become.
*tsk tsk tsk*
Impossible,.... Pig Melting is an ART form of the highest qualities!
You guys cannot HOPE to achieve such a fine level of Pig Meltism without at least 7 years of intensive training in the C-chan School of Culinary Exquisities and Invented Words. Tuition starts at $175,000 USD, plus cost of books and lodging. ^___^
QuoteActually, I neglected to think of that. Now that I do, I imagine her hair might turn into actual octopus tentacles. I also imagine that hentai is inevitable...but I'm not drawing it.
Well, that'd make her part of the growing family of sentient hair wielders. From Me-tan's living cowlick, to OS/2-sama's "multitasking" hairdo, to Freepsire-chan's winged pigtails. ^___^
QuoteWith colored pencils, I can create works like these:
These required about half as many colors as I would need for computer art. That and it's easier for me to control pencils than a tablet.
So, I'm training to get better on the computer!
Well those handdrawns are remarkable,... so much so, that I have to wonder why you want to get better on the computer to begin with. ^^
(although admittedly, computer-aided artwork has the immeasurable advantage of being able to [cleanly] revise one's work as often as is practical) ^___^
I could never get comfortable either using a tablet -- if only because my eyes disconnect badly with any hand motions occurring far removed from the screen (although interestingly-enough, this is not a problem with typing -- reason why I can write all these big-ass responses so quickly ^^'). Probably the reason why I want a Tablet Mac is because, theoretically, it would solve the disconnect problem while offering as close an authentic hand-drawing experience as is technically possible. ^___^
QuoteOr tell Xp Pro-tan and Fchan-tan about this and we could all have a BBQ party XD
(Fchan-tan likes pork and beef as much as Saseko does)
Nah, as much as I'd love a Malt Shake or a BBQ right now I have to admit, The forum just wouldn't be the same without that Wiki-mod, Tall Girl-loving, Pig.
*A lightbulb appears over Techno's head*
Aha! We Can Bring him back.
*Runs off to look up "Plan 9-tan" "RIP-tan" and "Leopard-tan" in the phonebook.*
I do have to hand it to Kitsune-san,... he knows his Forum Lore. ^____^
QuoteQuite probable. In addition to her disappearing act, she has a tendency to look like other active applications (and to network administrators, she would look like Firefox). So, a proper list of Ghostzilla-tan's abilities would be disappearing, making herself intangible and altering her form to look like other application-tans.
Also, this talk of Ghostzilla-tan made me want to try my hand at making a forum header.
WOW!!!!! It's been so long since we've issued new Forum Headers!!! ^v^
You, may friend, will be thee catalyst for a Header Revival!!! ^.^
QuoteDoes it look proper enough to submit? The frame is Ghostzilla's actual frame. This would make it look somewhat like Ghostzilla has opened itself where the forum header typically does. I was musing over making Ghostzilla-tan appear and disappear, but I don't have the proper programs to animate it.
Not sure what version of Photoshop you're using, but I know at least the older versions (like 5.0 and 6.0) come with Adobe ImageReady. ImageReady will take care of all your animated GIF needs.
Quote from: "C-Chan"Awwww! ^0^
But she looked so cute spinning her skirt like that.... ^o^
ONE - MORE - TIME!!!!! ^V^
*C-chan leaps toward ChainsawLinux-tan*
*C-chan + massive layers of duct tape get chopped in half*
*sighs and gets out the staple gun*
QuoteI don't think you need to defend anything -- it's a very clever use of symbolism that must be rewarded at the highest levels!! ^v^
*C-chan cheers* ^0^
Yay!
Quote....................Nunchaku..... ^>^
PERFECT!
QuoteImpossible,.... Pig Melting is an ART form of the highest qualities!
You guys cannot HOPE to achieve such a fine level of Pig Meltism without at least 7 years of intensive training in the C-chan School of Culinary Exquisities and Invented Words. Tuition starts at $175,000 USD, plus cost of books and lodging. ^___^
I guess it's for the better. I'd hate to loose a fellow forumite that has been so helpful in rounding out the characters of my I ideas.
QuoteWell those handdrawns are remarkable,... so much so, that I have to wonder why you want to get better on the computer to begin with. ^^
(although admittedly, computer-aided artwork has the immeasurable advantage of being able to [cleanly] revise one's work as often as is practical) ^___^
While I want to keep up with my hand-drawn work, computer-aided work is best for...computers. ^-^;
QuoteWOW!!!!! It's been so long since we've issued new Forum Headers!!! ^v^
You, may friend, will be thee catalyst for a Header Revival!!! ^.^
On that topic, which is considered the best form of submission? The FAQ mentions mail or posting to a thread. That thread later mentions uploading the banners, oneself.
QuoteNot sure what version of Photoshop you're using, but I know at least the older versions (like 5.0 and 6.0) come with Adobe ImageReady. ImageReady will take care of all your animated GIF needs.
Adobe Photoshop Elements, it seems, does not have ImageReady. ;_;
QuoteWith colored pencils, I can create works like these:
Sorry I forgot to comment--Those are INCREDIBLE! ;010
I too enjoy doing some colored pencil artwork, it's seems to be a lot easier for me than painting...
QuoteCertainly UNIX-sama can change into other appearances if need be.
Really? Hath I overlookith a mystical ability of thine Goddess?
*Writes out raincheck to hear that whole story*
Quote*C-chan copies and pastes comment about DSL-chan here*
*blushes* ^.^
I ain't ever gonna live that down, huh? XD
QuoteWhile Chainsaw-chan does have the advantage of modernity and slicing speed, VMS-sama's cleaver has the advantage in terms of size, weight and bulk. It's literally like wielding a huge steel I-beam. ^____^
...Cool....
QuoteI could never get comfortable either using a tablet -- if only because my eyes disconnect badly with any hand motions occurring far removed from the screen
I've always wondered the same thing about tablets...I've only ever used tablet PCs...
*runs in real quick to drop off an updated Momonga-tan*
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Momonga-tanfuzzy.jpg)
QuoteWe do NOT need any Texas ChainsawLinux Massacre! LOL...
Ironically, I saw that movie (the original) today. Pheh not as scary as they put into it...But back to business...
-Momonga-tan-
What can I say, she's cute and fluffly, the fact she's a squirrel makes me wanna snuggle her all day long (or in my case all night long, being it's night time here :/). Though in my opinion, I like her buckteeth heh makes her look even cuter :3 Excellent work Siya-san
-Songbird-tan-
Hm, she looks real elegant dood, here's hopin you come back to her, for that'll be awesome to see her in a finalized pic
-Musix-tan
Hehehe she can conduct my orchestra anyday ... ... ... Forgive me, sometimes my lecherous side takes over...*ahem* Musix-tan's design as well as that BG are excellent dood *Gussy-san Thumbs Up*
-LinEspa-tan-
Hm, Never really did hear of this OS before, but her sketch looks great, and real nice use of accesories if I do say so m'self.
-Aegis-tan-
Now this girl is one of my all time favorites <3 (despite me not even knowing of the OS' exsistance XD). Even though it's just a skecth I'm lovin it already!
-OLPC-tan-
Once again never heard of this system, But she definetly looks the part to be a great teacher/mentor (or sensei)
-RIP-tan-
A necromancer you say? Sweet, it's pretty exclusive to find an OS-necromancer around, so I eagerly await to see her
-ChainsawLinux-tan-
Aww, I want to hug her, but...those skirt teeth tell me otherwise, be careful Bliss-tan, ya might not wanna latch on to her
Overall Excellent designs Siya dood, The fact that their rarely acknowledged gives'em that 'exotic' feelin, a feelin I whole heartedly approve of *Gussy Thumbs Up*
QuoteI guess it's for the better. I'd hate to loose a fellow forumite that has been so helpful in rounding out the characters of my I ideas.
Awwww shucks, twas nothing. ^___^
We all help out here, ne? ^.^
QuoteOn that topic, which is considered the best form of submission? The FAQ mentions mail or posting to a thread. That thread later mentions uploading the banners, oneself.
In fairness, it's been a long while since I've done this myself. However, I do believe posting it here....
http://ostan-collections.net/downloads.php?cat=5
...is the best and quickest option. ^^
QuoteAdobe Photoshop Elements, it seems, does not have ImageReady. ;_;
Ahhh sou sou.... Forgot that Elements was just that,... the bare elements.... ^.^'
I've heard though that some limited GIF animation commands are embedded into the "Save for Web" section, so you might want to check that. Wish I could suggest getting a used copy of Photoshop 6.0 or older, but doubt it's worth it considering the minute task you need it for. -.-
*sighs*
Also wish I could recommend a FOSS alternative, but GIF is largely a proprietary format (still, I think), and so no one can legally design editors for it without risking unnecessary litigation. ^^'
That, and other free formats live animated SVGs and MNGs could replace them in time.
QuoteReally? Hath I overlookith a mystical ability of thine Goddess?
*Writes out raincheck to hear that whole story*
Sou? Doubt it really requires a story, you know. ^__^
I mean she is a goddess and uber magic wielder, so it's easy to assume that polymorphing is not hard for someone like her. Certainly changing clothings in an instant wouldn't be any more difficult than repositioning her staff. ^.^'
I also imagine that she can turn into a real owl from time to time, or at least project her consciousness into an ethereal owl, to spy on enemies or just annoy people when she's bored.
QuoteI ain't ever gonna live that down, huh? XD
Not in your life. ^___^
Now come on, say "ahhhhh"! ^0^
Quote*runs in real quick to drop off an updated Momonga-tan*
*C-chan nosebleeds profusely*
GWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! FLUFFIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;^V^;
MANY MANY FLUFFLIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;^V^;
*C-chan leaps joyfully towards her*
PIGGY NEEDS A NEW PAIR OF SOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! ;^0^;
*C-chan -- and attached staples -- get chopped in half by Momonga's tail*
[top half] Huh? WAH?!! NANI?!!!!! Is something wrong here? Isn't this a tad messed up....? X___X
Added after 1 minutes: Quote-OLPC-tan-
Once again never heard of this system, But she definetly looks the part to be a great teacher/mentor (or sensei)
Oh d00d, if you haven't heard of OLPC by now, you're in the right place. ^___^
Thanks to my beloved Asus 3ePC, you won't stop to here chatter from me regarding it, the OLPC, and other cheap ultraportable Linux laptops in general... ^___^
Quote from: "C-Chan"I've heard though that some limited GIF animation commands are embedded into the "Save for Web" section, so you might want to check that.
*GASP!* The Save for Web option
does have limited animation capabilities!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/GhostzillaAnimatedBanner.gif)
Quote from: "C-Chan"In fairness, it's been a long while since I've done this myself. However, I do believe posting it here....
http://ostan-collections.net/downloads.php?cat=5
...is the best and quickest option. ^^
I'm probably just blind, but I can't find anywhere in there that would allow me to upload anything. D:
Quote from: "Gussy Keniiji"be careful Bliss-tan, ya might not wanna latch on to her
I actually have sketches of Bliss-tan fanart lying about, somewhere....
Quote from: "Gussy Keniji"*Gussy Thumbs Up*
Yay! Gussy thumbs! *nibbles*
Added after 24 minutes: The upcoming link is a picture of Marc (the yellow one in my avatar). It's a bit....macabre. ...just so you know.
It's bloody.
http://siya.deviantart.com/art/Marc-s-Snack-8095415
You know, this is the problem with going on business trips. When one returns one finds too much amazing stuff to reply to in the miniscule twenty minutes one has after lunch ^.^
So thus I apologize for the vague generalities, but... Hooray for Siya, whose drawings are superbly amazing!!!
About the whole Banner thing, Senpai is entirely correct. Once you upload it, I'll have to approve it, but I see no reason not to. It's just a matter of time, ne? There should be a button near the top of the list that says "Upload file"
Like this (http://ostan-collections.net/templates/Harmony_2/dl_mod/images/lang_english/icon_dl_upload.gif) (http://ostan-collections.net/downloads.php?view=upload&cat_id=5)
I link the image, so you could just click this one too ^__^
Once again, great job and I'm really sorry for not having time to respond more specifically. Hopefully later, if your willing to wait? ^^'
Gomen nasai!!!
*Bows apologetically*
Access was denied! D:
I still can't find the button up top, but I assume that's related to access being denied.
Hmmm A most perplexing problem. It seems to let me upload just fine (wonder why ^^') so it's uploaded, but I'd like to solve this. I've made some adjustments, so if you could just try uploading something again and let me know how it works out? I'd be much obliged. Sorry for the trouble, Arigatou!
Added after 1 minutes:
Oh! and if you'd like to provide a description, I can put it in ^.^
Access is no longer denied, yay! Thanks for everything!
A description?
I guess... "Ghostzilla-tan in one of her own windows"
Momonga-chan w/ the new socks is adorable :D
And that new header is awesome! I'll have to make a few ;)
QuoteSou? Doubt it really requires a story, you know. ^__^
I mean she is a goddess and uber magic wielder, so it's easy to assume that polymorphing is not hard for someone like her. Certainly changing clothings in an instant wouldn't be any more difficult than repositioning her staff. ^.^'
I also imagine that she can turn into a real owl from time to time, or at least project her consciousness into an ethereal owl, to spy on enemies or just annoy people when she's bored.
*kowtows to Unix-sama in revelation of this new information*
Please welcome OliveBSD-tan!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/OliveBSD.jpg)
I would also like to take this opportunity to make a challenge. I challenge all of you to design Yggdrasil Linux-tan. I'm curious to see what people will come up with. ^_^
Siya-san!!! Many/mucho/totemo congratulations on posting your first and hopefully-not-last forum header!!! It is, by far, a jaw-dropping work of art!!! ^v^
*watches Ghostzilla-tan appear and disappear*
QuoteMomonga-chan w/ the new socks is adorable
*scurries back to Momonga-tan and tugs on her fluffy socks*
GIMME!!!!!! >v<
Quote*kowtows to Unix-sama in revelation of this new information*
Ehhhh,... no big deal. You would've thought that one up yourself eventually. ^^
QuotePlease welcome OliveBSD-tan!
*tsk tsk tsk* Siya-san, she's very very gorgeous, but,.... this is like your first OS-tan you haven't posted a lengthy description for. ^.^
I even checked the gallery, but still nothing on the fine young lady. ^___^
The piggy wants to know so I can properly court this tasty-looking dichromatic girl. ^.^
Speaking of which, I was originally gonna suggest horns (she is a BSD, after all), but notice that the olive branches already act like horns so to speak. ^___^
In any event, I see gorgeousness stamped all over this pic! ^v^
Oh,.. and for anyone wondering what this system is:
http://g.paderni.free.fr/olivebsd/
QuoteI would also like to take this opportunity to make a challenge. I challenge all of you to design Yggdrasil Linux-tan. I'm curious to see what people will come up with.
Oooh,... caught me at a bad time, since I'm in full Response Blitz and will follow up with a quick one-shot featuring a design idea that came to me in a vision a few days ago (it's SOOOOO cool, I can't help but put everything aside to finish it ASAP! ^v^)
But yeah, when I get the chance, I'd love to help out come up with a Yggy-chan design. ^__^
Problem is,....
....
I can't stop thinking of Ah My Goddess every time I hear that name. ^.^;
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/6306/peorthvk0.jpg)
Quote from: "C-Chan"*tsk tsk tsk* Siya-san, she's very very gorgeous, but,.... this is like your first OS-tan you haven't posted a lengthy description for. ^.^
I even checked the gallery, but still nothing on the fine young lady. ^___^
The piggy wants to know so I can properly court this tasty-looking dichromatic girl. ^.^
Ah, gomen, C-chan! I was getting lazy!
Well, for starters, OliveBSD is a Live CD based off of OpenBSD 3.8 (
Open
Live BSD). The only visual link I have to the OpenBSD-tan (by SpaceCoyote) is the blonde hair. This means she
should be pretty secure. I find mixed reviews on her, so I can't really remark on how well she functions.
Quote from: "C-Chan"I was originally gonna suggest horns (she is a BSD, after all), but notice that the olive branches already act like horns so to speak. ^___^
I had thought of this, also. In all of my original sketches, I had put the olive branches in the same place, not thinking about horns. When the idea of adding horns finally occurred to me, I noticed that the olive branches functioned as a more subtle allusion. I was pleased with it. Perhaps, if it is decided that a less subtle allusion is necessary, an appropriate tail could be added. However, I don't think it's necessary. Her belt incorporates the font used in her official logo. Speaking of the logo, I was originally going to use the shade of green used in it. But it was so eye-bleedingly bright, that I knocked it down a couple shades. There are flecks of the original green still in her eyes.
The circle pieces on her boots (near the ankles) are in reference to OliveBSD's being a liveCD.
Quote from: "C-Chan"I can't stop thinking of Ah My Goddess every time I hear that name. ^.^;
Same here! ^.^
QuoteAh, gomen, C-chan! I was getting lazy!
Well, for starters, OliveBSD is a Live CD based off of OpenBSD 3.8 (Open Live BSD). The only visual link I have to the OpenBSD-tan (by SpaceCoyote) is the blonde hair. This means she should be pretty secure. I find mixed reviews on her, so I can't really remark on how well she functions.
Ah good, you too are in agreement that SpaceCoyote's OpenBSD-tan is a fairly decent candidate for pseudo canondom. ^__^
I'd like to draw her sometime,... with a few "minor" adjustments.... ^^'
In any event, OliveBSD-san is quite the dish.... ^v^
(no pun intended)
Though funny how the LiveCD's name is also a play on words (FreeBSD's LiveCD version is called "Freesbie" as in "frisbie". ^.^)
QuoteI had thought of this, also. In all of my original sketches, I had put the olive branches in the same place, not thinking about horns. When the idea of adding horns finally occurred to me, I noticed that the olive branches functioned as a more subtle allusion. I was pleased with it. Perhaps, if it is decided that a less subtle allusion is necessary, an appropriate tail could be added. However, I don't think it's necessary. Her belt incorporates the font used in her official logo. Speaking of the logo, I was originally going to use the shade of green used in it. But it was so eye-bleedingly bright, that I knocked it down a couple shades. There are flecks of the original green still in her eyes.
The circle pieces on her boots (near the ankles) are in reference to OliveBSD's being a liveCD.
It is true that the OliveBSD distribution doesn't seem to incorporate many "devil" themes as it stands, so yeah I agree that the exclusion of the tail is okay here. ^__^
Cute! Her dress style is very modern and clean, and she is very elegant overall.
Again, an OS I never would have heard of if you didn't make a -tan ;)
(Why does she seem a bit Greek to me though? Must be the olive branches!)
Quote from: "C-Chan"Ah good, you too are in agreement that SpaceCoyote's OpenBSD-tan is a fairly decent candidate for pseudo canondom. ^__^
Indeed! I really like SpaceCoyote's design. ^.^
Quote from: "C-Chan"Though funny how the LiveCD's name is also a play on words (FreeBSD's LiveCD version is called "Freesbie" as in "frisbie". ^.^)
Speaking of FreeSBIE, I've got a sketch of her around...somewhere. If I find it, I'll scan it and put it up.
Quote from: "Bella"Why does she seem a bit Greek to me though? Must be the olive branches!
Since much of my family is from Greece, olives remind me of my family (and stories of my aunt growing up, picking olives until her hands were bloody). Admittedly, OliveBSD-tan looks nothing like anyone in my family. However, she's actually French and the French have borrowed heavily from Greek culture throughout history...or maybe I'm just thinking of Nana Mouskouri.
In the mean-time, though, I have some other sketches to put up.
RedOffice-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/RedOfficeSketch.jpg)
A Chinese distribution of Open Office. Her hairstyle is reminiscent of the butterfly in her logo.
Croquet-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Croquetsketch.jpg)
A 3-D environment OS, Croquet attempts to be a Wonderland-like experience. Croquet-tan's design borrows heavily from Lewis Carroll's Alice and White Rabbit.
BeleniX-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Belenixsketch.jpg)
Designed in India, BeleniX is an OpenSolaris-based system named after the Celtic god of light Belenus. She is also, primarily, a Live CD. Claims are that BeleniX is more friendly than OpenSolaris.
Adamantix-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/AdamandtixSketch.jpg)
Formerly TrustedDebian, Adamantix-tan is a security-focused system. Her design is primarily metallic (adamantium) and faceted (referring to the adamantine diamond in her logo). I tried to give her an android soldier look. Also, the X-Man, Wolverine, has adamantium claws....which I am considering giving to Adamantix-tan.
cool
I see an alice and a rider :P
Oh wow! Red Office-tan is a cutie, I bet she'd be friends with Red Flag Linux-tan!
Croquet-tan sounds kinda like a character plan I had (that went nowhere) for some cross platform Java-based DE....I believe if was called Looking Glass or something...? I wonder if the two are related (must be)...
BeleniX-tan is really awesome too, and a Unix-tan to boot! :D
But....
Adamantix-tan is awesomeness in it's purest form! I mean, your combination of elegance and fashion with futurism is unparalleled! She's kinda reminds me of Neptune-tan, but much more incredible!
I have tried to do outfits on characters (like Leopard-san and Neptune-tan) that were both futuristic and beautiful, but I could never achieve both. You have! ;019 Excellent work!
QuoteSpeaking of FreeSBIE, I've got a sketch of her around...somewhere. If I find it, I'll scan it and put it up.
Aha! They say the proof is in the pudding, and well,... with all these sketches, there's no doubt you have many years of experience on you doing great comic artwork. ^^
QuoteSince much of my family is from Greece, olives remind me of my family (and stories of my aunt growing up, picking olives until her hands were bloody). Admittedly, OliveBSD-tan looks nothing like anyone in my family. However, she's actually French and the French have borrowed heavily from Greek culture throughout history...or maybe I'm just thinking of Nana Mouskouri.
Nah,... a lot of Western countries during the Industrial period borrowed heavily from the ancient Greek culture. Just look at the number of federalized buildings boasting giant Hellenic columns and Classical-style statues. ^^
They probably even tried to emulate elements of it in Medieval times, although only because Greece was technicaly Byzantium at that time, the most powerful and advanced European country in its era, as well as the gateway to the Mideast and Asia, for many years.
QuoteRedOffice-tan:
A Chinese distribution of Open Office. Her hairstyle is reminiscent of the butterfly in her logo.
Beaurocratically S-E-X-Y!! ^___^ b
She reminds me a little of Musix-tan with a different flavor of sophistication.
QuoteCroquet-tan:
A 3-D environment OS, Croquet attempts to be a Wonderland-like experience. Croquet-tan's design borrows heavily from Lewis Carroll's Alice and White Rabbit.
CUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuUUUUUUUUUTE!!!!!!!!!!! ^V^
I forgot who she reminds me of, but I've loving it. It's like you took one of the better-looking Alices and the white rabbit, added a bucket of Moe, and put them all in a blender to produce this cutie. ^.^
When she stops over, I'll be sure to put out the "Eat Me" cookies and hide the "Drink Me" milk. ^___^
*C-chan laughs out loud lecherously* *v*
*stops*
.....
Um,.... wait,... aw crap,... it IS the cookies that make her grow, right? Or is it the milk? I get confused.... -.-'
In any event, who says OS-tans don't make great advertisement? I had not even heard of Croquet before you came, and while the demo does look creepy (I imagine its in preconcept or alpha stages), I can see that it's trying to build a system not unlike the virtual interfaces features in the Ghost in the Shell series.
QuoteBeleniX-tan:
Designed in India, BeleniX is an OpenSolaris-based system named after the Celtic god of light Belenus. She is also, primarily, a Live CD. Claims are that BeleniX is more friendly than OpenSolaris.
Doggarnit,... I knew I forgot something. I downloaded Belenix a LOOOOOOOONG time ago, but forgot to try her out (or rather I tried and failed to run her off a virtual machine, so promised myself I would burn her on a CD and try it on a real computer.
In any event, BeleniX-tan is appropriately cool, given she's a fork(?) of Solaris-sama. ^__^
Has a flamey, Washu-like look to her. ^.^
QuoteAdamantix-tan:
Formerly TrustedDebian, Adamantix-tan is a security-focused system. Her design is primarily metallic (adamantium) and faceted (referring to the adamantine diamond in her logo). I tried to give her an android soldier look. Also, the X-Man, Wolverine, has adamantium claws....which I am considering giving to Adamantix-tan.
HOTPIGGITY!!! I've struck gold!!! ^V^
The Linuces now have an answer to Neptune-san, and her name is Adamantix-sama! ^0^
Ph34r the p0w3r of a Debian-tan boasting armor of such unprecedented kick-assedness!!! ^-^
And should she have claws? Without - a - doubt! Claws are an indisputable prerequisite -- it'd be a crime to omit them! ^0^
Only one problem,... is she even being developed still....? O___o
.....
Well no matter,... Neptune-san got discontinued ages ago as well, and isn't even a fully-functional OS -- either way you look at it, there's no contest. ^.^
*bows before Adamantix-sama*
QuoteCroquet-tan sounds kinda like a character plan I had (that went nowhere) for some cross platform Java-based DE... I believe if was called Looking Glass or something...? I wonder if the two are related (must be)...
Well,... Project Looking Glass is a completely different 3D desktop environment with development assisted by Sun, so I doubt it. Course, if these two get App-tans, then surely we'll have to consider one day making a Beryl-tan and Compiz Fusion-tan. ^^;
(Not sure if a Gnome or KDE one exists, but there is an XFCE-tan in the galleries)
QuoteI have tried to do outfits on characters (like Leopard-san and Neptune-tan) that were both futuristic and beautiful, but I could never achieve both. You have! Excellent work!
Well that's really a matter of opinion, but if you think you haven't yet, don't worry,... you will, Bella-san. Maybe a lot sooner than expected. ^___^
But I do concur,... this is all jaw-dropping work, Siya-san! It's no exaggeration of mine when I say we're lucky to have you onboard! ^v^
If anything, I'm worried we're not giving your work the attention it deserves, if only because our posting traffic is not as frequent as it should be. ;___;
QuoteIn any event, who says OS-tans don't make great advertisement? I had not even heard of Croquet before you came, and while the demo does look creepy (I imagine its in preconcept or alpha stages), I can see that it's trying to build a system not unlike the virtual interfaces features in the Ghost in the Shell series.
I just found their site...Geez O___O
I'll take your "creepy" and raise it an "ubercreepy"...
Honestly, I'd find a DOS prompt a huckuva lot less intimidating...
Quote from: "Bella"I have tried to do outfits on characters (like Leopard-san and Neptune-tan) that were both futuristic and beautiful, but I could never achieve both. You have! Excellent work!
I would like to accredit much of this to the costume design course I took. We had to take fashion designs from the 1780s (that were, I might add, even ridiculous for their own time) and make appropriate versions of them for other uses and time periods. Also, an old Shakespearian habit was to use contemporary clothing and add elements of the exotic cultures. For example, an African queen would be wearing the typical Elizabethan royal dresses, but with zebra skins or somesuch.
For practice, you could try taking a picture of a specific outfit. We used ones from the 1780s, but anything could do, really. Then, you need to find a completely different time period/culture/use. Study the fashion you're moving to well. Then adapt.
Examples:
- Take one of Trinity's leather/pleather/PVC costumes from The Matrix and change it for an old-fashioned ballet.
- Take a geisha's kimonos and transform them into armor for St. Joan of Arc (Jean d'Arc)
- Take a modern policeman's uniform and make it something appropriate for a British Victorian society lady (where trains on your dresses were mandatory!)
Or, you could visit sites like artificeclothing (http://www.artificeclothing.com/em/shop/Scripts/default.asp) (which has things like a PVC kimono) and the gallery for this article (http://www.smh.com.au/news/fashion/dior-rocks-paris/2006/07/06/1152158268275.html)
Even the designers Vogue's site showcases will sometimes give you something like this (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/SpaceFashion.jpg).
Quote from: "C-Chan"Nah,... a lot of Western countries during the Industrial period borrowed heavily from the ancient Greek culture. Just look at the number of federalized buildings boasting giant Hellenic columns and Classical-style statues. ^^
They probably even tried to emulate elements of it in Medieval times, although only because Greece was technicaly Byzantium at that time, the most powerful and advanced European country in its era, as well as the gateway to the Mideast and Asia, for many years.
Quite true.
Quote from: "C-Chan"Only one problem,... is she even being developed still....? O___o
Yeah...but I've been considering a few dead and dormant systems, too. I considered Thoth and Phaeronix (among others) for the Halloween picture, but Ghostzilla won.
As for Croquet's creepiness....maybe this will be an element of her personality!
QuoteI just found their site...Geez O___O
I'll take your "creepy" and raise it an "ubercreepy"...
Honestly, I'd find a DOS prompt a huckuva lot less intimidating...
Well in that case, I'll raise you to a "monolithic-ubercreepy". ^^
QuoteExamples:
* Take one of Trinity's leather/pleather/PVC costumes from The Matrix and change it for an old-fashioned ballet.
* Take a geisha's kimonos and transform them into armor for St. Joan of Arc (Jean d'Arc)
* Take a modern policeman's uniform and make it something appropriate for a British Victorian society lady (where trains on your dresses were mandatory!)
Fufu... indeed, this sounds like an extraordinary, albeit oft overlooked way to create interesting new costumes and fashion designs. ^^
Now that you mention it, this is something I'd love to try one day when creating more exotic characters, as there's a wealth of ancient Meso-American wear and motifs that would look great modernized. ^__^
QuoteYeah...but I've been considering a few dead and dormant systems, too. I considered Thoth and Phaeronix (among others) for the Halloween picture, but Ghostzilla won.
Have you considered MUCh older systems perhaps? I believe GMOS and SAGE are still undrawn, and I've yet to figure out how we can make them look,... ancient. ^____^
QuoteAs for Croquet's creepiness....maybe this will be an element of her personality!
I've always said characters need balance to truly make them interesting. For someone as GAWDawfully cute as Croquet-chan, it only makes sense that great, knock-out looks come at the price of sanity. Certainly wouldn't want my girl sliding around motionlessly, shooting Godzille beams out of her eyes at illegible spreadsheets..... @x@;
Waaaah! I feel ashamed for not being able to keep up with the fantasticness that comes from this thread! ;__;
But I remember where/when I last commented and will start trying to catch up!
Sabayon-tan: She's so elegant and I also really like the subtle references to pastries, cherries and 'saba'! And as for her personality, I assume she should be sweet? :D
Ghostzilla-tan: She is most certainly a unique browser-tan with her super sneaky abilities! And I too think she'd be good friends with TinfoilHat-tan and they would make a good team of super spies!
Momonga-tan: Momonga-tan wa kawaii desu! (felt appropriate to say!) And she's got two different eye colors, and in a unique combo I've never seen before (Red+blue, red+green, blue+red and green+red are very common but I've never seen purple+brown!) and I think the fluffy socks and buck teeth increase her cuteness factor!
Songbird-tan: The way you did her outfit, hair and her pose are very beautiful and majestic!
TO BE CONTINUED...
QuoteI would like to accredit much of this to the costume design course I took. We had to take fashion designs from the 1780s (that were, I might add, even ridiculous for their own time) and make appropriate versions of them for other uses and time periods. Also, an old Shakespearian habit was to use contemporary clothing and add elements of the exotic cultures. For example, an African queen would be wearing the typical Elizabethan royal dresses, but with zebra skins or somesuch.
For practice, you could try taking a picture of a specific outfit. We used ones from the 1780s, but anything could do, really. Then, you need to find a completely different time period/culture/use. Study the fashion you're moving to well. Then adapt.
Examples:
* Take one of Trinity's leather/pleather/PVC costumes from The Matrix and change it for an old-fashioned ballet.
* Take a geisha's kimonos and transform them into armor for St. Joan of Arc (Jean d'Arc)
* Take a modern policeman's uniform and make it something appropriate for a British Victorian society lady (where trains on your dresses were mandatory!)
Those are really great ideas ;010 I'll have to try some of them.
I'm actually doing something like that on a pic I'm working on, trying to combine kind of a Marie Antoinette (< the movie with all the crazy outfits ;) ) style with, like, a modern Gothic look, or something...XD
QuoteOr, you could visit sites like artificeclothing (which has things like a PVC kimono) and the gallery for this article
Even the designers Vogue's site showcases will sometimes give you something like this.
O___O
Wow. I mean....wow... ;019
Some of those outfits are crazy! In a very neat was though ;)
Quote from: "C-Chan"Have you considered MUCh older systems perhaps? I believe GMOS and SAGE are still undrawn, and I've yet to figure out how we can make them look,... ancient. ^____^
I'd be quite interested. Any elements you wished to include in their designs?
Quote from: "C-Chan"I've always said characters need balance to truly make them interesting. For someone as GAWDawfully cute as Croquet-chan, it only makes sense that great, knock-out looks come at the price of sanity. Certainly wouldn't want my girl sliding around motionlessly, shooting Godzille beams out of her eyes at illegible spreadsheets..... @x@;
Godzilla eyebeams are perfect for Croquet-tan! For some reason, though, "monolithic-ubercreepy", makes me think of the Aghori, a Hindu sect that (for the few Hindu who know of them) are so creepy that others are too afraid to do anything other than let the Aghori do whatever they want (like eat their (the non-Aghori's) dead relatives at a funeral). I don't think Croquet-tan would eat people, but I think the others could be afraid that she might...and try to avoid her.
Quote from: "Aurora Borealis"Songbird-tan: The way you did her outfit, hair and her pose are very beautiful and majestic!
Speaking of Songbird, I recently found a Songbird-tan on Nijiura (on Photobucket for display): Picture of Firebird and Songbird (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/FirebirdandSongbird.png)
Quote from: "Bella"I'm actually doing something like that on a pic I'm working on, trying to combine kind of a Marie Antoinette (< the movie with all the crazy outfits ) style with, like, a modern Gothic look, or something...XD
Awesome! I hope you finish it! It sounds like a very interesting design. We got to look at a bunch of Marie Antoinette shepherdess-styled dresses in my class. Her style was ridiculously frivolous, but light and colourful. It would be interesting to see her dresses turned dark, possibly with modern-gothic accents (skulls, spiders or the like).
QuoteI'd be quite interested. Any elements you wished to include in their designs?
Glad you asked. ^__^
I'd like to take what you mentioned about modernizing ancient or primitive fashion designs, but work it in reverse. ^.^
SAGE-tan strikes me as one of those stereotypical hot-blooded, smart-mouthed, nuclear trigger-happy yet overly-idealistic American generals from the 1950's, with just a touch of "eggheadness" (like the NASA engineers from 'Apollo 13').
GMOS-tan, though, was a union-sympathetic industrialist (sounds like an oxymoron... ^^') with a slight Henry Ford complex, that has a passion for efficiency and style, but also for keeping her employees happy and her customers coming.
Depending on how they would dress in similar real-life professions (SAGE-tan = gawdy military uniform; GMOS-tan = blue-collar wear to motivate her workers), the challenge is to take such inherently modern clothing and make it look "ancient". ^___^
BTW, Neither was particular intelligent compared to their modern counterparts, so to perform even basic math and letters they were dependent on an army of human engineers and typists.
Both are technically long-since deceased (and better for them -- they probably wouldn't survive in today's high-paced OS-tan world), but are considered "legendary" OS-tans in their literature so their pictures could have a 19th century beige and white look to them, or an 18th century oil-paint portraiture feel to them.
(or if you REALLY want to go wild, Byzantine or Roman art style, or maybe ancient Chinese/Japanese?) ^^;
QuoteGodzilla eyebeams are perfect for Croquet-tan! For some reason, though, "monolithic-ubercreepy", makes me think of the Aghori, a Hindu sect that (for the few Hindu who know of them) are so creepy that others are too afraid to do anything other than let the Aghori do whatever they want (like eat their (the non-Aghori's) dead relatives at a funeral). I don't think Croquet-tan would eat people, but I think the others could be afraid that she might...and try to avoid her.
Fufufu... The Godzilla eyebeams were really just a joke (poking fun at that creepy rabbit), but okay,.... If you think it'll work, more power to her! ^v^'
Kinda weird thinking a bunny can eat me,... but since she's cute enough,... *sigh* I suppose sacrifices must be made. ^__^
*offers self on plate and wags tail*
QuoteSpeaking of Songbird, I recently found a Songbird-tan on Nijiura (on Photobucket for display): Picture of Firebird and Songbird
Can't see them from my current location, but I'll give them a look later. '__'
QuoteSpeaking of Songbird, I recently found a Songbird-tan on Nijiura (on Photobucket for display):
Between you and me and whoever else is reading this, I like your design a lot more ;)
That doesn't mean you can't incorporate elements of it's design into your own picture, though...
QuoteGodzilla eyebeams are perfect for Croquet-tan! For some reason, though, "monolithic-ubercreepy", makes me think of the Aghori, a Hindu sect that (for the few Hindu who know of them) are so creepy that others are too afraid to do anything other than let the Aghori do whatever they want (like eat their (the non-Aghori's) dead relatives at a funeral). I don't think Croquet-tan would eat people, but I think the others could be afraid that she might...and try to avoid her.
O__o
She and XP-san and BSD-chan could get into an eating contest :P
But yeah, cute as she is I'd be quite scared of her!
(which is how I feel about the OS itself, so I think it works good!)
QuoteAwesome! I hope you finish it! It sounds like a very interesting design. We got to look at a bunch of Marie Antoinette shepherdess-styled dresses in my class. Her style was ridiculously frivolous, but light and colourful. It would be interesting to see her dresses turned dark, possibly with modern-gothic accents (skulls, spiders or the like).
It's gonna be gothic, but that doesn't mean I'll abandon all color or anything...it's still going to have a very playful, frilly look to it ^_^
So I guess it's a little more gothic lolita or something...?
QuoteGlad you asked. ^__^
I'd like to take what you mentioned about modernizing ancient or primitive fashion designs, but work it in reverse. ^.^
SAGE-tan strikes me as one of those stereotypical hot-blooded, smart-mouthed, nuclear trigger-happy yet overly-idealistic American generals from the 1950's, with just a touch of "eggheadness" (like the NASA engineers from 'Apollo 13').
GMOS-tan, though, was a union-sympathetic industrialist (sounds like an oxymoron... ^^') with a slight Henry Ford complex, that has a passion for efficiency and style, but also for keeping her employees happy and her customers coming.
Depending on how they would dress in similar real-life professions (SAGE-tan = gawdy military uniform; GMOS-tan = blue-collar wear to motivate her workers), the challenge is to take such inherently modern clothing and make it look "ancient". ^___^
Those are excellent ideas! I hope Siya has fun with his first historic OS-tans! There's a lot of untapped potential there, and I'm sure you'll do great with them!
You know I once tried to think up a design for a GMOS-tan? But I didn't have the first darn idea what she'd be like : | I figured she'd be quite enamored with automobiles, but that was as far as I got :P
QuoteBoth are technically long-since deceased (and better for them -- they probably wouldn't survive in today's high-paced OS-tan world), but are considered "legendary" OS-tans in their literature so their pictures could have a 19th century beige and white look to them, or an 18th century oil-paint portraiture feel to them.
(or if you REALLY want to go wild, Byzantine or Roman art style, or maybe ancient Chinese/Japanese?) ^^;
Awww, they've gone to the "big mainframe is the sky", huh?
*I just had to say that XD*
But that's an interesting idea for the design of the picture itself...giving it an old-fashioned style. Back when I was mostly using PS, I sorta thought about doing something similar to that (and using a painting-like filter, too), but I never got around to it...
OliveBSD-tan is such...wow! Really nice job done! ;019
The outfit perfectly looks great on her figure, not only that but the outfit really looks beautiful by all means.
Thumbs up to Siya! ;010
QuoteIn any event, who says OS-tans don't make great advertisement? I had not even heard of Croquet before you came, and while the demo does look creepy (I imagine its in preconcept or alpha stages), I can see that it's trying to build a system not unlike the virtual interfaces features in the Ghost in the Shell series.
...just like "Magical Toko-chan" for BSD, mind you ;)
Quote from: "C-Chan"Glad you asked. ^__^
I'd like to take what you mentioned about modernizing ancient or primitive fashion designs, but work it in reverse. ^.^
SAGE-tan strikes me as one of those stereotypical hot-blooded, smart-mouthed, nuclear trigger-happy yet overly-idealistic American generals from the 1950's, with just a touch of "eggheadness" (like the NASA engineers from 'Apollo 13').
GMOS-tan, though, was a union-sympathetic industrialist (sounds like an oxymoron... ^^') with a slight Henry Ford complex, that has a passion for efficiency and style, but also for keeping her employees happy and her customers coming.
Depending on how they would dress in similar real-life professions (SAGE-tan = gawdy military uniform; GMOS-tan = blue-collar wear to motivate her workers), the challenge is to take such inherently modern clothing and make it look "ancient". ^___^
BTW, Neither was particular intelligent compared to their modern counterparts, so to perform even basic math and letters they were dependent on an army of human engineers and typists.
Both are technically long-since deceased (and better for them -- they probably wouldn't survive in today's high-paced OS-tan world), but are considered "legendary" OS-tans in their literature so their pictures could have a 19th century beige and white look to them, or an 18th century oil-paint portraiture feel to them.
(or if you REALLY want to go wild, Byzantine or Roman art style, or maybe ancient Chinese/Japanese?) ^^;
Cool! I'll keep these things in mind.
Quote from: "C-Chan"Fufufu... The Godzilla eyebeams were really just a joke...
Ah, but the OS-tans, themselves, are a joke, no?
Quote from: "Alfamille"...just like "Magical Toko-chan" for BSD, mind you
Magical Toko-chan?
So, on to other things...
Has anybody heard of a virus called Monkey-on-Your-Back? I was skimming a book on computer viruses when I noticed it. I, unfortunately, didn't retain much about it other than the name and that it had some historical significance. I haven't had much luck in searching for it but, then again, I didn't really put too much effort into the search. Anyway, I sketched a potential design for Monkey-on-Your-Back-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Monkey-on-Your-Back.jpg)
I don't intend to make too many viru-tans, but Monkey-on-Your-Back was just there.
Also, I tend to use IrfanView a lot...at least when I don't need more advanced image editing options. I decided to design an IrfanView-tan. I decided this a while ago, so I have a whole bunch of concept sketches, now:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/IrfanView-tan.jpg)
The general concept I have going is a cat-girl in a red dress. The dress has a high waist, banded with a tire tread. These allude to the IrfanView icon/mascot...a roadkill cat. Her tail and ears would both have red fur. She also wears black goggles, black tights, black sleeves and red shoes. I'm debating whether her hair should be black or red (or orange). I'm also not sure if I want give her filmstrip ribbons for her hair (seen in the top three sketches and the tiny one to the far left). The filmstrip ribbons would only be in reference to the slideshow feature. I think, though, I like her better without the ribbons.
Weapons I've considered (if she were to be in need of them) are an X-acto knife and a filmstrip whip. I'm more interested in the X-acto knife, since I mostly use IrfanView for quick image edits like image cropping and size changes.
I've also sketched out a Parsix-tan design:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Parsix-tan.jpg)
...or maybe two, since I'm also interested in the one in the back, too. I feel as if the front design is closer to the right personality I'm looking for, though. Although, I don't know if either design could be considered Persian, by any means...
QuoteHas anybody heard of a virus called Monkey-on-Your-Back? I was skimming a book on computer viruses when I noticed it. I, unfortunately, didn't retain much about it other than the name and that it had some historical significance. I haven't had much luck in searching for it but, then again, I didn't really put too much effort into the search. Anyway, I sketched a potential design for Monkey-on-Your-Back-tan:
Fu.... it would seem that Gus-san's influence is spreading. ^__^
Even right down to the use of animals hats. ^v^
If not for the fact that she's a virus, I'd swear she could be friends with Darwin-tan (then again,... maybe if she's a Windows virus?).
Excellent sketch! ^^ b
QuoteAlso, I tend to use IrfanView a lot...at least when I don't need more advanced image editing options. I decided to design an IrfanView-tan. I decided this a while ago, so I have a whole bunch of concept sketches, now:
The general concept I have going is a cat-girl in a red dress. The dress has a high waist, banded with a tire tread. These allude to the IrfanView icon/mascot...a roadkill cat. Her tail and ears would both have red fur. She also wears black goggles, black tights, black sleeves and red shoes. I'm debating whether her hair should be black or red (or orange). I'm also not sure if I want give her filmstrip ribbons for her hair (seen in the top three sketches and the tiny one to the far left). The filmstrip ribbons would only be in reference to the slideshow feature. I think, though, I like her better without the ribbons.
Weapons I've considered (if she were to be in need of them) are an X-acto knife and a filmstrip whip. I'm more interested in the X-acto knife, since I mostly use IrfanView for quick image edits like image cropping and size changes.
YAAAAAAAAAAY!!! IRFANVIEW!!!!!!!!!! ^V^
The only one true program I miss from Windows (oh why oh WHY is there no Linux port!). ^0^
True I have it set up in Wine, but it just ain't the same. ;___;
A combination of Gwenview and KColourpaint (and recently KSquirrel) help match it in speed and function, but certainly not practicality. ;_______;
In any event, because I've used the program extensively, I absolutely HAD to LOL at the road-kill motif. That just screams to be colored! ^___^
Other C-chan approved features:
- Catgirl. (nyaa! ^___^)
- Meganekko (mandatory! ^__~)
- Red furand dress (sexxxeh! ^.^)
- Filmstrip ribbons (reel em in! ^v^)
- Hair (how about a compromise,... dark red, aka burgundy? ^.^)
- X-acto knife weapon (only official weapon,... the film strip whip she can improvise from her ribbons when in a pinch... ^v^)
QuoteI've also sketched out a Parsix-tan design:
...or maybe two, since I'm also interested in the one in the back, too. I feel as if the front design is closer to the right personality I'm looking for, though. Although, I don't know if either design could be considered Persian, by any means...
WOW! GODDESS!!!! ^V^
Gomen, Musix-sama.... I may have to go,... "distro-hopping" again..... ^___^
*lecherous laugh* *v*
The design is simple, yet sassy and attractive! ^___^
I agree the lack of ethnic detail is a bit of a downer, but then I don't really want to lose the design (except maybe perhaps for a full-length skirt). And I guess we could get by with the shoes,... and maybe one of these very decorational spears.... ^.^
http://www.gnwtc.com/swordsother.htm
As for the other design, it's too small to really appreciate, but I like it as well. However, I think it's a bit of a waste to use it on the same character, what with so many distro-tans in desperate need of a design. ;___;
So....
Like a great pig once said: "When in doubt, share" ^.^
(http://www.linuxcollections.com/images/slax/slax_logo.jpg)
QuoteHas anybody heard of a virus called Monkey-on-Your-Back?
Kawaii! ^_^
Although Freespire-chan is often compared to Chiyo (from Azumanga Daioh), I have to say she's almost a doppleganger O__O
QuoteAlso, I tend to use IrfanView a lot
Cute! I've never used or even heard of IrfanView, but I love your design and all the little references you worked in!
The roadkill cat reference could have been weird...but in this case it's absolutely adorable! ;010
QuoteI've also sketched out a Parsix-tan design:
Very elegant...I love her hat and spear!
Though I third that she should have more references to her homeland ;)
At any rate, I bet she'd be friends with Ubuntu-san...both OSs seem to be quite alike...
Quote from: "Siya"
Quote from: "Alfamille"...just like "Magical Toko-chan" for BSD, mind you
Magical Toko-chan?
http://ostan-collections.net/wiki/Image:Tokochan.jpg
She appeared earlier before OS-tans that were created in Futaba. She was made by some BSD and used her to promote BSD distros in the net.
Read here (http://ostan-collections.net/wiki/OS-tan#Personification_before_the_OS-tans) :)
Wow...that's really an interesting history behind the OS-tans...thanks for the link!
Gah! I've been gone for a day or two again. -_- Darned busy schedule.
Anyway.. I spy new os-tans!
Monkey-on-your-back-tan: Hmm, never heard of that virus up until now. But that has perked my curiosity. *heads to google*
Anyway, Super Cute ^-^
Infranview-tan: O.O GAWK...
Can't resist...Soo Cute..
Bwaaah! *glomps*
(you thought I was going to explode didn't you?)
Yes I do use Infranview, I've had it in my laptop for quite a while now.
Parsix-tan: Oooh ^.^ How cute
My favorite of this group would definetly have to be Infranview-tan
I just can't resist the cargirls...especially ones as cute as she is.
Thumbs up Siya ;010
IrfanView-tan is done!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/IrfanView-tanfinished.jpg)
I tried the dark red hair and it just wasn't working for me, so I went with the orange-red (taking with me the logic that red hair and a red outfit worked for Evangelion's Asuka)
Now that I've added the color, I'm glad that I kept the filmstrip ribbons. I also gave the image viewer images to view. All images were ones I already had on my computer.
I would respond to all your comments, right now, but I have to get to bed. -_-zzz
WAI!!!!!!!!! This is perfect, Siya-san!!!!!!!!! ^V^
Actually, that's a good call on the hair,... I have a hard time conceptualizing things in black & white, so I really needed to see this in color to give a better recommendation. Had you stuck with dark red hair, ... methinks Irfanview-tan would've ended up resembling a certain Scooby-Doo character. ^____^
Filmstrips do go a long way towards breaking up all that red, but my favorite thing (aside from the X-ACTO knife) was her shoes. They have that cute, "Disgaea" quality to them. ^___^
A catgirl with glasses was bound to be adorable...but in color she'd just too cute! ^_^
I really like the hair/dress color combo, and the filmstrips are cute! Very bold and bright!
The only thing I'm a tad disconcerted about is that picture nearest her finger...what's going on there ;)
O.O
Yaaaa! *latches onto infranview-tan*
CUTENESS!
Mine!
Awesome work Siya ^-^
Quote from: "Bella"The only thing I'm a tad disconcerted about is that picture nearest her finger...what's going on there
*eyes pic strangely*
Yeah Siya. *continues stare*
QuoteThe only thing I'm a tad disconcerted about is that picture nearest her finger...what's going on there
Awwww now,... surely something with tentacles can't be bad, can it? ^^
QuoteO.O
Yaaaa! *latches onto infranview-tan*
CUTENESS!
Mine!
Awesome work Siya ^-^
*looks jealously at Techno*
Hmmm,... darn,... should've thought of claiming her.... TT;
....
Wait,.....
Who did I claim last time? '';
*ponders*
Was it Fluffies? ''
[editor's note: aka, Momonga-tan]
In any event,....
I actually came here to offer a bounty, Siya-san. ^___^
After you've brought my daaaaaaaarling Parsix-tan to life in sweet, sweet technicolor (btw,... I tried out at the system for real and it works great,... ALT+SHIFT switches to Farsi anywhere!), I was wondering if you've given any thought to how a Minty-chan would look like?
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f2/Linux_Mint_Logo.png/250px-Linux_Mint_Logo.png)
Quote from: "C-chan"*looks jealously at Techno*
Hmmm,... darn,... should've thought of claiming her.... TT;
....
Wait,.....
Who did I claim last time? '';
*ponders*
Was it Fluffies? ''
[editor's note: aka, Momonga-tan]
Well, Since you did promise to give me some time with Pu-chan..
I guess I could share her with you. ^-^
But don't get used to this. I'm not this generous every day...
Nice one on the IrfanView-tan.
Although her dress reminds me of someone.
QuoteAfter you've brought my daaaaaaaarling Parsix-tan to life in sweet, sweet technicolor (btw,... I tried out at the system for real and it works great,... ALT+SHIFT switches to Farsi anywhere!), I was wondering if you've given any thought to how a Minty-chan would look like?
I had the thought to make a MintLinux-tan...as usual, it got nowhere...
Something like a greener, shinier, perhaps more elegant, Ubuntu-tan...?
QuoteWell, Since you did promise to give me some time with Pu-chan..
I guess I could share her with you. ^-^
But don't get used to this. I'm not this generous every day...
*greed* *greed* *greed* *greed* .... ¬¬
...
Okay, we'll cut a deal! ^__^
I'll take one week with IV-chan (aka, "IrfanView-tan") for one hour of my beloved, blue-haired goddess PUUUUUUUUUUU-sama. ^______^
....
Come on! Tis a sweet deal!!! ^v^
[quoteI had the thought to make a MintLinux-tan...as usual, it got nowhere...
Something like a greener, shinier, perhaps more elegant, Ubuntu-tan...?[/quote]
I'm afraid I'm no good either, cause I'm naturally biased towards this representation of "mint".....
(http://bestuff.com/images/images_of_stuff/210x600/mint-blancmanche-18688.jpg)
Ohhhh,... how I doth sucketh.... ¯x¯
Quote from: "Bella"The only thing I'm a tad disconcerted about is that picture nearest her finger...what's going on there
That's...Bicoret. (deviantART link here (http://siya.deviantart.com/art/Bicoret-2231731))
He's a character design I had
years ago. A greed demon, of sorts. I was mostly just going with any picture I could find on my computer and since I used that in the screenshot I did for Ghostzilla-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Ghostzilla-taninawindow.jpg)
...I decided to keep it up! After all, the screenshot even has IrfanView displaying the image! This is not, however, evidence that I am planning a Quicktime-tan. I'm not.
Quote from: "C-Chan"Awwww now,... surely something with tentacles can't be bad, can it? ^^
I...er...recently saw
The Mist. Tentacles can be bad. They can be very, very bad. *shivers*
Quote from: "C-Chan"...I was wondering if you've given any thought to how a Minty-chan would look like?
Have I ever! I've been going back and forth on ideas for a Linux Mint-tan for months! Also, the fact that the Mint editions are given names like Celena, Bianca and Cassandra make it look like an attractive candidate for multiple personas. After many sketches, I have decided on a design I like. I tried to make her look elegant while still refreshingly cool. A few minor tweaks may still be in order, but I've pretty much settled on the design. As far as editions go, I think of her as more of a Celena-tan (Linux Mint 3.1). Maybe future designs could give us an Ada (LM 1.0), Barbara (LM 2.0), Bea (LM 2.1), Bianca (LM 2.2), Cassandra (LM 3.0) and Daryna (LM 4.0)?
Added after 1 hours 24 minutes: *bonks self in the head*
Of course, it would help to actually show you what I'm talking about...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/LinuxMint-tansketch.jpg)
There. A Linux Mint-tan sketch.
Humm, mind if i ink and tone one of your drawings sometime? Do a bit of a collab. I like your style and Ive been thinking of doing such for some time.
Quote from: "CaptBrenden"Humm, mind if i ink and tone one of your drawings sometime? Do a bit of a collab. I like your style and Ive been thinking of doing such for some time.
Go for it! ^.^
Oooh...LinuxMint-tan is very elegant and beautiful!
Her dress is futuristic, yet as the same time the scalloping gives a more old-fashioned feel...and I love her leaf spear!
Can't wait to see her colored!
requesting 600dpi version of monkey on your back then
Quote from: "CaptBrenden"requesting 600dpi version of monkey on your back then
I have placed a 600dpi scan here (http://siya.deviantart.com/art/Monkey-on-Your-Back-tan-71469100). Click "Download" on the far left to get the largest version.
...
In the usual deviation from my plans, I would like to debut Fried Chicken Linux-tan (or, FCL-tan):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/FCL-tancopy.jpg)
Fried Chicken Linux is a Linux software repository designed for the IT University of Copenhagen. It was named after the university's logo, which has been claimed to look like fried chicken.
The basic colors of FCL-tan's outfit (the red and yellow/orange...and even the white) are taken from the university's colors (or, at least the ones on the website (http://www1.itu.dk/sw5211.asp)). She also wears the university's logo on her sweater. Her fried chicken hat is an obvious reference to her name, as well as the FCL logo. Her shoes have fried chicken wings, much in the fashion of Mercury's winged sandals. FCL-tan's over-sized sweater also make her arms look like fried chicken wings (somewhat).
Read about Fried Chicken Linux here (http://linuxlab.dk/fcl/). It probably doesn't really deserve to be personified...but I wanted to do it, anyway.
The background is a picture of the Ørestad building of the university.
Eheheheh... For a moment I read "FCL" as "FLCL" XD
Anyways FCL-tan is cute and incorporates clever references to fried chicken! And I thought I've heard everything when it comes to Linux distro names!
QuoteEheheheh... For a moment I read "FCL" as "FLCL" XD
<_< >_> im glad i wasnt the only one.
Well drawn and very cute.. but that hat... -_- that hat... that girl really needs to reconcider her fashion sence.
QuoteHave I ever! I've been going back and forth on ideas for a Linux Mint-tan for months! Also, the fact that the Mint editions are given names like Celena, Bianca and Cassandra make it look like an attractive candidate for multiple personas. After many sketches, I have decided on a design I like. I tried to make her look elegant while still refreshingly cool. A few minor tweaks may still be in order, but I've pretty much settled on the design. As far as editions go, I think of her as more of a Celena-tan (Linux Mint 3.1). Maybe future designs could give us an Ada (LM 1.0), Barbara (LM 2.0), Bea (LM 2.1), Bianca (LM 2.2), Cassandra (LM 3.0) and Daryna (LM 4.0)?
Awesome! That's some serious ambition you have there, to create (or at least consider) a separate OS-tan for each Minty release. I myself have used Bianca, Cassandra, Celena and Daryna. ^__^
QuoteOf course, it would help to actually show you what I'm talking about...
There. A Linux Mint-tan sketch.
Permission to engage in extended swoonage!! ^.^
The design most certainly drips with elegance and "refreshing coolness" (no intention to steal your unintended pun). ^___^'
I also figure Celena-san (and all the others, actually) tend to wander around Europe for the most part, since their presence in the US would be of questionable legality. ^.^;
QuoteHumm, mind if i ink and tone one of your drawings sometime? Do a bit of a collab. I like your style and Ive been thinking of doing such for some time.
Both your approaches are very similar, so you should be able to collaborate seamlessly. Regardless, it's nice to see more productive team work -- and more so in the fostering of home-grown characters that are so genuinely "OSC".
QuoteIn the usual deviation from my plans, I would like to debut Fried Chicken Linux-tan (or, FCL-tan):
QuoteThe basic colors of FCL-tan's outfit (the red and yellow/orange...and even the white) are taken from the university's colors (or, at least the ones on the website). She also wears the university's logo on her sweater. Her fried chicken hat is an obvious reference to her name, as well as the FCL logo. Her shoes have fried chicken wings, much in the fashion of Mercury's winged sandals. FCL-tan's over-sized sweater also make her arms look like fried chicken wings (somewhat).
GWAAAAAAH!!!!! @0@
I know this sounds sick coming from a walking piece of pork,... but what a dish she is!! ^v^
- Saber Marionette Lime-style sneakers -- CHECK!
- Fluffy socks -- CHECK!
- Cute pleated skirt -- CHECK!
- Chicken-like sweater -- CHECK!
- Long hair -- CHECK!
- Sassy face -- CHECK!
- Chicken beret -- DOUBLECHECK, just how I like 'em!
- Enamored pig attached to her -- PENDING
Excuse me while I remedy the last one. ^^
*latches onto FCL and starts nibbling on the hat*
QuoteEheheheh... For a moment I read "FCL" as "FLCL" XD
Me three! XD
Wow...I've never even heard of FCL...But the character is sooo cute! I really like her hat heehee...And her expression is adorable!
Quote*latches onto FCL and starts nibbling on the hat*
Hey...maybe I'll have to reconsider a ham sandwich for FCL's hat...?
QuoteI also figure Celena-san (and all the others, actually) tend to wander around Europe for the most part, since their presence in the US would be of questionable legality. ^.^;
Ahhhh, she's been banned from the country...?
Quote from: "Aurora Borealis"Eheheheh... For a moment I read "FCL" as "FLCL" XD
Quote from: "Capt. Brenden"<_< >_> im glad i wasnt the only one.
Quote from: "Bella"Me three! XD
Gaah! I did that too!
It's an epidemic!
Now onto the FCL-tan
Sssooooooo Cute ^_^
Girls with Food-based costumes Pizza-chan may have some competition.
I like Linux Mint-Tan too.
Since I'm rather short on time, that will be all for now. Seeya Siya
*exit thread right*
QuoteHey...maybe I'll have to reconsider a ham sandwich for FCL's hat...?
WOOHOO! I was right! She's the perfect decoy! Keeps me safe, and cute as a button too! ^v^
*cuddles up to FCL-tan*
QuoteAhhhh, she's been banned from the country...?
Not yet at least, but given Minty-chan already comes prepackaged with codecs needed to play MP3's, some Win32 files and encoded DVDs (even PCLinuxOS doesn't go so far as to preinstall the latter two). Since companies looooooooove charging you more than once for a product you already purchased (e.g., a DVD player), providing these codecs without paying licensing fees is technically illegal. But since this has to do with patent laws, this only pertains to the US, which is why Linux Mint "Light" was created exclusively for use in the states (not that it stops users from downloading the full edition anyway.... ^^; ).
BTW,... reposting this on Siya's thread cause it's made with absolute epic "winnage"!! ^v^
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/TabenaiFCL-tan.jpg)
^ "Watashi no boshi wo tabenai de kudasa~i!" "Please don't eat my hat!"
^ Precisely. ^.^
^
More like we make a Siya-tan that goes, "Please don't eat my concept hat!", har har har.
<.<;
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/XPProyFCL.jpg)
^
Oh, and if you didn't notice we just re-made your thread into a temporary "Talk About The Person Above" thread, didn't we? So follow the rules, yo XD
QuoteOh, and if you didn't notice we just re-made your thread into a temporary "Talk About The Person Above" thread, didn't we? So follow the rules, yo XD
^
Is absolutely dying to play any kind of forum game, and should consider adopting a Wii-tan to fill the void. ^.^;
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/normal_1163769297792.png)
Quote<.<;
Absolutely ingenius!! ^V^
I am ashamed that, as far as I can tell, I've yet to draw any fanart with your characters. ;___;
However.....
That's all about to change tonight!! ^v^
I have an idea for a quick-deployment drawing featuring none other than our new favorite fast food girl,...!! ^V^
And as strange as this may sound,... it doesn't involve anyone eating her.... ^.^
Quote^
Is absolutely dying to play any kind of forum game, and should consider adopting a Wii-tan to fill the void. ^.^;
No, go with XP-tan! The greatest gaming platform of allllllll tiiiiiiime!
QuoteI have an idea for a quick-deployment drawing featuring none other than our new favorite fast food girl,...!! ^V^
And as strange as this may sound,... it doesn't involve anyone eating her.... ^.^
Naw...not even you beloved FreeB-chan?!
QuoteNaw...not even you beloved FreeB-chan?!
Oh, she'll be doing a small cameo too. ^.^
But in any case, I said it'd be done last night, but turns out it was busier than I thought. Will shoot for this night instead. ^___^
^ I knew it! Cause there's food nearby!
Precisely. ^^
And speaking of which, methinks tonight is a no-go either. T__T;
....
Might as well slate it for no-later than Thursday evening. ^^;
Okaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay,...
Moral of the story, folks,.... C-chan's promises aren't worth the toilet paper they're written on. ^^;
It's not that I lack the inspiration per se,... I've just been busy with intensive,.......... "development" work. ^_________^;
Maybe if i say this image will be done "whenever it's done", it'll mysteriously get done ASAP. All my favorite works were done spontaneously, after all.... ^v^;
I totally understand, C-chan! I really look forward to what you have planned, but I'm willing to wait while you pursue other (possibly, even, more profitable) projects.
DEVELOPERS! DEVELOPERS! DEVELOPERS!
>w<
My FCL-chan is an insta-hit dood, needless to say I too have been taken in by FCL (despite my lack of knowledge of the OS or any other Lunix distors that are within the woodworkings of society).
Yosh, expect some fan worx of her when I make my return...for I have this idea of a pic that's pure lolz
^Wow, it'll be neat to see some fanart from you! :D
And, C-Chan, we'll wait for FCL-chan!
QuoteMy FCL-chan is an insta-hit dood, needless to say I too have been taken in by FCL (despite my lack of knowledge of the OS or any other Lunix distors that are within the woodworkings of society).
Yosh, expect some fan worx of her when I make my return...for I have this idea of a pic that's pure lolz
WOW!! Gus-san is back in these neck of the woods!! Welcome back! We're running short on Virus-tans, so hope you brought more. ^^'
Besides my work on a Linux distro, I'm also working on something uber, extra special for y'all (actually, it's a collaborative). That may have to get done first, but be sure to expect my special FCL fanart thereafter [finally]. ^_____^
QuoteBesides my work on a Linux distro, I'm also working on something uber, extra special for y'all (actually, it's a collaborative). That may have to get done first, but be sure to expect my special FCL fanart thereafter [finally]. ^_____^
Ooooh...!
Bwaha! I've got some more sketches. But, that's all they are....sketches. At least they are some new content, though.
First up, GMOS-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/GMOS.jpg)
Judging by C-Chan's descriptions, I figured she should look high-maintenance. She looks vaguely Victorian, but close to a china doll. The punch-card piece of her dress was something I threw in at the last minute and probably won't be a part of the final design. After all, I don't even know if GMOS even utilized punch card information. I'm going off of C-Chan's information for all of it.
GMOS-tan's collar a stiff blue cotton. The tie is just there to pull the collar into the whole ensemble. The uniforms of her butlers look like they should be worn by people on an assembly line.
This is still just concept, though... ^__^;;
Next, Mutagenix-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Mutagenix.jpg)
Well....uhh....I like her sleeves. Their inspiration is taken from the Mutagenix logo. She also has a third eye on her forehead (a mutation!). She also wears overalls to allude to juzo-kun's version of Slackware-tan.
Next is SAGE-tan!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/SAGE-tan.jpg)
SAGE-tan! Alright, so first off...whenever I think of a sage, for some reason I imagine them as being blind, but still able to see. Maybe SAGE-tan can see, maybe she can't...but whatever the case, she's blindfolded. I gave her a squash blossom hairstyle (used by the Hopi Indians) because I thought it had an old-fashioned look.
I had another design where SAGE-tan wore more of an Eastern Indian-looking outfit, but I stuck with the military-looking outfit because C-Chan knows a hella lot more about SAGE than I do, and I figure it would be best to stick with his suggestions than traipse about in the wood of my imagination without a guide. I get lost there, easily.
I actually want her pants to have a bit more "poof". Almost as if they were supposed to be the skirts of a dress, but are, abruptly, tucked into her boots and sewn shut.
Also, she has a rocket launcher....maybe.
Last, some more virus concepts:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/RadiantandUnstable.jpg)
Meet Radiant-tan and Unstable-tan. Relevant information on them can be found here (http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?chapter=153311182). Basically, the malware duo brought the Visio corporation to its knees, allowing Microsoft to buy them out. Radiant may or may not have wings, but she is dressed all in white. Both have somewhat professional appearances due to their potential role in corporate sabotage. Unstable, however, looks a little more youthful and will be given a slightly more vibrant color scheme.
QuoteJudging by C-Chan's descriptions, I figured she should look high-maintenance. She looks vaguely Victorian, but close to a china doll. The punch-card piece of her dress was something I threw in at the last minute and probably won't be a part of the final design. After all, I don't even know if GMOS even utilized punch card information. I'm going off of C-Chan's information for all of it.
GMOS-tan's collar a stiff blue cotton. The tie is just there to pull the collar into the whole ensemble. The uniforms of her butlers look like they should be worn by people on an assembly line.
This is still just concept, though... ^__^;;
I haven't the vaguest knowledge of GM OS, so I can't comment on references and what not. But the Victorian style of dress matches how I envision most ancient OS-tans (from the 50s to late 60s). I often have trouble designing unique, stunning outfits and hairstyles for old -tans (excluding Multics-sama, of course), but this is something you really have a knack for.
I love her "blue collar" and tie, and I love the punchcard on the front (I wikied it, but couldn't find any info on whether GM OS used punch cards or not...mid 50s, I'd think so...). I also adore her hair and the corset. Assembly line helpers are fun little touch as well.
QuoteWell....uhh....I like her sleeves. Their inspiration is taken from the Mutagenix logo. She also has a third eye on her forehead (a mutation!). She also wears overalls to allude to juzo-kun's version of Slackware-tan.
Hmmm...I'm not familiar with Mutagenix, but I take it's a Slackware based distro that's used in some form of audio editing? Good call on the outfit, her spear is very unique and I like her sleeves as well...the third eye is a bit...odd...but kinda neat.
QuoteSAGE-tan! Alright, so first off...whenever I think of a sage, for some reason I imagine them as being blind, but still able to see. Maybe SAGE-tan can see, maybe she can't...but whatever the case, she's blindfolded. I gave her a squash blossom hairstyle (used by the Hopi Indians) because I thought it had an old-fashioned look.
I had another design where SAGE-tan wore more of an Eastern Indian-looking outfit, but I stuck with the military-looking outfit because C-Chan knows a hella lot more about SAGE than I do, and I figure it would be best to stick with his suggestions than traipse about in the wood of my imagination without a guide. I get lost there, easily.
I actually want her pants to have a bit more "poof". Almost as if they were supposed to be the skirts of a dress, but are, abruptly, tucked into her boots and sewn shut.
Also, she has a rocket launcher....maybe.
As for the blind part, I have to say the first thought that came to mind was Lady Justice. Considering SAGE was a NORAD system, I find this to be an interesting reference, intentional or coincidental.
The hair is cool, it has a no-nonsense feel about it that fits her. I like the military style of her outfit, and the pants are a bit bloomer-like. The boots aren't quite draw, but something like a combat boot would look neat. I approve of the rocket launcher, as well. Overall, the entirety of her look is very powerful, militaristic and futuristic, fitting the SAGE quite well I think.
Considering your excellence with old OS-tan designs, I may have to recruit your help for GCOS-tan's battle wear or formal wear :D
QuoteMeet Radiant-tan and Unstable-tan. Relevant information on them can be found here. Basically, the malware duo brought the Visio corporation to its knees, allowing Microsoft could buy them out. Radiant may or may not have wings, but she is dressed all in white. Both have somewhat professional appearances due to their potential role in corporate sabotage. Unstable, however, looks a little more youthful and will be given a slightly more vibrant color scheme.
Ooooh! These girls are very elegant and professional looking! As for the wings, I always like things with wings (hey, a rhyme!). The white color scheme could give her an angelic appearance, which is quite the opposite of her attitude I'm sure ;) I love Radiant-tan's hairdo and outfit, as well!
YEAH! Siya-san has come through with the challenge!! You are now officially promoted to demi-god artist! ^V^
Please don't mind the scant comics,... just short of time again. ;___;
GMOS-tan: Well yeah, i don't know much about the system either since there's very little resources about it on the net. But systems at the time used punch cards, magnetic tape, and so forth, so I don't think the little artistic license hurts.
Actually, just found an article that talks about the OS a little:
http://millosh.wordpress.com/2007/09/07/the-worlds-first-computer-operating-system-implemented-at-general-motors-research-labs-in-warren-michigan-in-1955/
For the OS-tan, herself,... what else can you expect I'll say? She's BEA-U-TI-FUL!!!! The perfection depiction of a blue-collar aristocrat if I haven't seen any. ^v^
Too bad she's one of the last of her kind. ^-^'
Mutagenix-tan: sassy comes to mind seeing her. Naturally, no Siya batch would be complete without an obscure Linux distro in desperate need of a cute design. Look at how much promotion you made for Fried Chicken Linux, whose OS-tan now tops the charts of one of the most widely-drawn OSC characters to date! ^v^
SAGE-tan; well again, you give me too much credit, although I guess I WILL have to research more about SAGE for the Wiki entry. But yes, I like the design too, although I second Bella's comments about the boots, especially since they would better fit that antiquated-style of military pants. Nice call on the uniform and on the blind-foldedness, since like all ancient computer systems it probably wasn't terribly precise on its own.
More info can be found here to better flesh out the character (I imagine, since she is technically the largest computer ever built, that she would be particularly tall for that era):
http://www.computermuseum.li/Testpage/IBM-SAGE-computer.htm
i'd probably replace the rocket launcher for something a little more 50's like and gritty. (These were the good ol' days of axel grease and grit. ^.^)
Or perhaps one of her favorite toys:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_artillery
Radiant-tan and Unstable-tan: I was actually going to say that they look a little too well-dressed and dolled up to be virus-tans. But.... judging what they did and who that eventually ended up helping,......... gee, one can't help but wonder for long where they got all that money. ^___^;
Very clever work! ^v^
Quote from: "Bella"Hmmm...I'm not familiar with Mutagenix, but I take it's a Slackware based distro that's used in some form of audio editing?
As far as I can tell, there isn't meant to be any focus on audio editing. Check out their site here (http://mutagenix.org/). Mutagenix-tan is just guarding a little something for me, at the moment.
Quote from: "Bella"As for the blind part, I have to say the first thought that came to mind was Lady Justice. Considering SAGE was a NORAD system, I find this to be an interesting reference, intentional or coincidental.
Definitely coincidental, but I'm glad it works, all the same! ^__^
Quote from: "Bella"The boots aren't quite draw, but something like a combat boot would look neat.
Quote from: "C-Chan"...I second Bella's comments about the boots, especially since they would better fit that antiquated-style of military pants.
Good, 'cause that's what I intended for her! ^__^ I'm usually rather lazy when it comes to footware...especially in my sketches. ^^;;
Quote from: "Bella"Considering your excellence with old OS-tan designs, I may have to recruit your help for GCOS-tan's battle wear or formal wear
I'd be happy to help! ^__^
Quote from: "Bella"As for the wings, I always like things with wings (hey, a rhyme!). The white color scheme could give her an angelic appearance...
I'm actually considering making the flow-chart arrows on her back flow in a more wing-like pattern. But, maybe I'll go with angelic (or cherubic) wings, anyway. The wings are in reference some text she happens to like. I also have a couple more pages with info on Radiant (http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?virusid=30800) and Unstable (http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?virusid=30802). I'm a bit more sold on Radiant-tan's design than Unstable-tan's...but the text that Unstable seems to enjoy seems to be youthfully angsty, which would fit the design, if not the facial expression.
Quote from: "C-Chan"GMOS-tan: Well yeah, i don't know much about the system either since there's very little resources about it on the net. But systems at the time used punch cards, magnetic tape, and so forth, so I don't think the little artistic license hurts.
Actually, just found an article that talks about the OS a little:
From what I can gather from the information in that link, GMOS utilized both punch cards and magnetic tape. Unless I'm reading those posts incorrectly. But...yay! I can leave the punch card portion of her dress!
Quote from: "C-Chan"Naturally, no Siya batch would be complete without an obscure Linux distro in desperate need of a cute design.
Bweeheehee! I gorged my imagination at DistroWatch, so there are tons of ideas swirling about that are (hopefully) yet to come.
Quote from: "C-Chan"Nice call on the uniform and on the blind-foldedness, since like all ancient computer systems it probably wasn't terribly precise on its own.
I had, at one point, justified her blindfold in that SAGE-tan's blindness could be likened to GMOS-tan's reliance on her assembly line servants. Where GMOS-tan has the high-maintenance of blue-collar aristocracy, SAGE-tan's inability to see makes her somewhat high-maintenance, herself.
Although, I half expect SAGE-tan to act as if she can see, then smack right into a wall or tumble down the stairs....then blame it on someone else or yell at the offending object.
Quote from: "C-Chan"i'd probably replace the rocket launcher for something a little more 50's like and gritty. (These were the good ol' days of axel grease and grit. ^.^)
Or perhaps one of her favorite toys:
Ahh, good! Those are much closer to what I imagined for her, anyway. They're just less likely to be shoulder-mounted.
QuoteAhh, good! Those are much closer to what I imagined for her, anyway. They're just less likely to be shoulder-mounted.
Oh don't be so sure,...
I think SAGE would've been a VERY strong woman, and undoubtedly even a crazy Mainframe-tan in her day. ^.^
But yeah, I was having a lot of fun reading the Wiki article on SAGE:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi_Automatic_Ground_Environment
And I've definitely reconsidered that missile launchers aren't such a bad idea after all, although only much later in her life (having a strong Patton complex, she was not conducive to change).
Still, I think her weapon of choice would undoubtedly have been the Spysweeper:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Skysweeper_3.jpg/800px-Skysweeper_3.jpg)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skysweeper
Which yes, she would have carried on her shoulder! ^v^
I was originally thinking one of these:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/120_mm_M1_gun
But the other gun fit her like a glove given its integrated radar/computer aspect.
QuoteStill, I think her weapon of choice would undoubtedly have been the Spysweeper:
My friend, I am detecting a pun on old members here! ^-^
Good jeorb. -w-
QuoteAs far as I can tell, there isn't meant to be any focus on audio editing. Check out their site here. Mutagenix-tan is just guarding a little something for me, at the moment.
Oh, that's what threw me off ;)
QuoteGood, 'cause that's what I intended for her! ^__^ I'm usually rather lazy when it comes to footware...especially in my sketches. ^^;;
Me too. I usually am quite lazy with hands as well...
QuoteI'd be happy to help! ^__^
I see GCOS-tan as dressing in a mix of traditional Japanese and Victorian styles. There's a drawing of her (in her formal wear) in my unfinished gallery, but it'd be neat to see your take on her battle suit.
QuoteI'm actually considering making the flow-chart arrows on her back flow in a more wing-like pattern. But, maybe I'll go with angelic (or cherubic) wings, anyway. The wings are in reference some text she happens to like. I also have a couple more pages with info on Radiant and Unstable. I'm a bit more sold on Radiant-tan's design than Unstable-tan's...but the text that Unstable seems to enjoy seems to be youthfully angsty, which would fit the design, if not the facial expression.
The arrow-like wings could be cool!
QuoteI had, at one point, justified her blindfold in that SAGE-tan's blindness could be likened to GMOS-tan's reliance on her assembly line servants. Where GMOS-tan has the high-maintenance of blue-collar aristocracy, SAGE-tan's inability to see makes her somewhat high-maintenance, herself.
I've always envisioned the older an OS-tan, the more staff and care it needs ;)
QuoteAlthough, I half expect SAGE-tan to act as if she can see, then smack right into a wall or tumble down the stairs....then blame it on someone else or yell at the offending object.
Heehee, justice is blind; but often at the cost of many injuries :P
QuoteOh don't be so sure,...
I think SAGE would've been a VERY strong woman, and undoubtedly even a crazy Mainframe-tan in her day. ^.^
Just what we need, a blind, crazed woman with a rocket launcher O____O
Blind, crazed woman with a rocket launcher... What could possibly go wrong? :D
C-Chan, that all works wonderfully. ^__^
Quote from: "Bella"I see GCOS-tan as dressing in a mix of traditional Japanese and Victorian styles. There's a drawing of her (in her formal wear) in my unfinished gallery, but it'd be neat to see your take on her battle suit.
I saw your drawing. It is an awesome design! If you want to keep with the Japanese/British theme...possibly a cross between the royal guard (or, maybe, American Civil War-era British uniform?) crossed with samurai armor. The I chose the two western uniforms I did due to their warm, bright coloring and your use of a phoenix in your design. A samurai is an iconic Japanese warrior. If you want something a little different, though, you could keep in mind that the naginata (http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/swords/naginata.gif) was sometimes considered an ideal woman's weapon, since it helped the wielder keep a distance from their opponent. Many wives and daughters of samurai were taught to fight with the naginata. There are several
ukyo-e prints of Japanese women defending their homelands with naginata. This does not mean, however, that men did not brandish this weapon. It was commonly in use by samurai, as well. The costume for famous samurai wife, Tomoe Gozen, is depicted on this page (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://japundit.com/images/jidai12.jpg&imgrefurl=http://japundit.com/archives/2005/11/30/1617/&h=353&w=450&sz=187&hl=en&start=12&tbnid=kVEwpmt28T46vM:&tbnh=100&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dnaginata%2Bwomen%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DG).
Here are some other Japanese warrior costumes for inspiration:
http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yabusamecostumeer6.png
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8932/printguardladies2js2.jpg
Japanese warrior monks:
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4644/sohei2fa8.png
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3059/warriormonkdv6.png
OK, so that's all a little convoluted, but I hope it helps!
I'd love your ideas for GECOS-sama's battlesuit. ^___^
I'll have more to say about her in your [Bella's] thread later. ^.^
In the meantime, two things:
1) SAGE-sama will probably prefer that giant gun over missiles -- call her an old-fashionied kinda woman. ^__^
2) OMG!!!!!!!!!! @o@
http://www.damnsmallbsd.org/
*SWOONS* X___X
QuoteI saw your drawing. It is an awesome design! If you want to keep with the Japanese/British theme...possibly a cross between the royal guard (or, maybe, American Civil War-era British uniform?) crossed with samurai armor. The I chose the two western uniforms I did due to their warm, bright coloring and your use of a phoenix in your design. A samurai is an iconic Japanese warrior. If you want something a little different, though, you could keep in mind that the naginata was sometimes considered an ideal woman's weapon, since it helped the wielder keep a distance from their opponent. Many wives and daughters of samurai were taught to fight with the naginata. There are several ukyo-e prints of Japanese women defending their homelands with naginata. This does not mean, however, that men did not brandish this weapon. It was commonly in use by samurai, as well. The costume for famous samurai wife, Tomoe Gozen, is depicted on this page.
Thanks! I never really thought of the naginata, but that could work quite well. I'll also try to use some of the designs in those reference pix...
Quote2) OMG!!!!!!!!!! @o@
http://www.damnsmallbsd.org/
*SWOONS* X___X
Mmmmmhmmm. This is just like those BSD'ers to be riding Linux's coatails :P
I'm kind of late but thumbs up for doing an illustration of FCL-tan! Although I'm not really into her hat, well her fashion is pretty well done! The latest sketches are NEAT! I like Mutagenix-tan the best (it really does remind me of Salckware-tan)!
QuoteQuote
Oh don't be so sure,...
I think SAGE would've been a VERY strong woman, and undoubtedly even a crazy Mainframe-tan in her day. ^.^
Just what we need, a blind, crazed woman with a rocket launcher O____O
...or how bout some additional technical knowledge in hardware? That'd be awesome :)
Just tossing in MidnightBSD-tan's sketch, which originally appeared in the OS-tan theories thread.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/MidnightBSD-tan.jpg)
http://linuxhow2.com/Feature_Articles/VirtualBox_A_Review.html
Hmmm,... a nice mature beauty, like a fine Bordeaux....
Has a Margery Daw appeal, sans the vulgarity and with infinitely more class. Can definitely picture her as being related to the OSX girls, as she fuses elements from Cheetah, Panther and Tiger in some aspects. Best of all,....... she doesn't look short. TvT
I want to mark this up as being another "Must Color" pic,... although I'm the first person to realize the importance of getting through the rest of the cue. ^.^
*still awaiting eagerly for a completed Parsix-tan*
I commented on her in the conjecture thread, but I concur, she does have a certain OS X-ness about her :P
QuoteHas a Margery Daw appeal, sans the vulgarity and with infinitely more class.
Marco's beautiful goblet was one of the inspirations for the design. ^__^;
And now for something completely different:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/StValentines.jpg)
A little pre-St. Valentine's Day pic. Anyone want to make a guess as to who she is?
^Is she by any chance the ILOVEYOU worm-tan?
^Loveletter.A?
Sweet drawing btw.
^Agreein with the others, though I'm pretty sure that there's Loveletter...
A nice design none the less though Mr. Siya
Oooooh, neat! While I'm unsure of who this gal is (I agree with Aurora, I think she's ILOVEYOU-tan), I think the design is very unique, as are all your drawings!. Her outfit makes me think of envelopes (I'm sure this is intentional); it is very futuristic, in a retro kinda way, and the hearts add some sweetness and color. I also like her wavy, long hair.
I myself am working on a Valentine's Day pic, BTW ;)
QuoteMarco's beautiful goblet was one of the inspirations for the design. ^__^;
Ah-ha! I called it! ^^
*opens maw in anticipation of some kind of random food reward*
QuoteAnd now for something completely different:
A little pre-St. Valentine's Day pic. Anyone want to make a guess as to who she is?
Quote^Agreein with the others, though I'm pretty sure that there's Loveletter...
A nice design none the less though Mr. Siya
*C-chan opens can of Insta-Swoonâ,,¢*
That's the slickest buxom beauty I've seen in,... well, the last couple of hours, but still.... -v-
*C-chan tries howling like a wolf, but ends up sounding like an aardvark's death rattle*
I put money on LoveLetter, if only because Gus-san the Virus Master endorsed it. ^.^
The answer is....LoveLetter (http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?virusid=22539)-tan!
Originally pretending to be the bearer of messages of love, the internet worm began taking on several different guises as she was hacked several times to alter the message she delivered. In some cases, she masqueraded as her own anti-virus!
The envelope look is, indeed, intentional, Bella-san! Originally, it was just going to be the headdress and a few envelopes she held, but I managed to pull together an outfit I liked that fit the theme. It actually looks nothing like what my "final" concept sketch portrays. I changed her clothes so many times!
I had in mind that she might throw those love letter envelopes the same way that superhero Gambit throws playing cards...only they might not explode.
Quote*opens maw in anticipation of some kind of random food reward*
Errr...I usually only keep severed body parts in my kitchen, but maybe I can...
*rummages about for a few moments*
Aha! Jellybeans!
*pours jellybeans into the open mouth* ^__^;
Anyone else for jellybeans?
Ah, so she is LoveLetter-tan. This proves Gussy is truly the king of Viru-tans!
But...
Severed...body...parts...
...
Erm....I don't know if I'm in the mood for jellybeans...just...now...
*slowly backs away from Siya*
So it is Loveletter-tan. Never heard of Loveletter until now so I first guessed she was supposed to be ILOVEYOU-tan (an extremely infamous 'love'-related malware)
Anyways, she is very cool-looking character and her envelope theme outfit is really clever! Great job!
*munch munch on jelly beans*
[imitating zombie voice] Mmmmmmmmm.... braaaaaaaaaaains.......... XvX
But anyway,... after the gorgeousness that was LoveLetter-sama, I was wondering what other new beauty he might've created.
Maybe,.... perhaps..... a..... Parsix-tan? ^____^
............
Oh dear me, dear my! Seems he already sketched one up! ^v^
Guess all it needs is color, huh? ^.^
*nudge nudge wink wink*
Quote
The envelope look is, indeed, intentional, Bella-san! Originally, it was just going to be the headdress and a few envelopes she held, but I managed to pull together an outfit I liked that fit the theme. It actually looks nothing like what my "final" concept sketch portrays. I changed her clothes so many times!
Clever and so original Siya! Thumbs up!
QuoteThe answer is....LoveLetter-tan!
Originally pretending to be the bearer of messages of love, the internet worm began taking on several different guises as she was hacked several times to alter the message she delivered. In some cases, she masqueraded as her own anti-virus!
A virus created in Manila, that's what I read. wow!
*takes another look at the outfit*
Siya, I somehow took a second look on her outfit and ITS KIND OF FAMILIAR TO...
Oh deary me! I've been neglecting this thread. Hopefully I'll get around to Parsix-tan soon, C-chan! D: I'm a failure at commitment!
Alfamille-saaaaaan! I can't see what you're referencing. T_T
Nice work on Loveletter-tan... ;010
I like the Charming-Evilness she's got going on... :D
I come back and discover things that were posted even BEFORE I went. I should shoot myself.
*om nom nom*
QuoteOh deary me! I've been neglecting this thread. Hopefully I'll get around to Parsix-tan soon, C-chan! D: I'm a failure at commitment!
BWAHAHA!!! ^V^
Preaching to the choir my friend. My Linux Dev work is taking way too much time away from my drawing, so by all means take your time, or don't worry about it at all. ^.^
I will, however, post her sketch up just for the heck of it. ^___^
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Parsix-tan.jpg)
^-^!! Her anatomy is really cute...
So, while I'm procrastinating, I've developed a concept for a MonaRonaDona (http://w3.abcoroti.com/~kumoriyo/index2.htm)-tan and a Unigray-kun.
Basically, Unigray-kun and MonaRonaDona-tan are con artists. MonaRonaDona-tan is the malware bully. She even has a clever excuse to throw off suspicions, claiming to be a human rights activist. After she leaves the user, beaten and bruised, who comes along but Dr. Unigray the antivirus! He's the pimpin'est doctor out there and, for just $40, he'll patch you up as good as new. He'll even search you for other virus infections (oh! bet you didn't know you had Gampxia! let me fix that for you...) and perform regular updates and checkups as a bonus. Isn't that nice? Unfortunately, good Dr. Unigray is only really capable of getting rid of MonaRonaDona (if he can even do that). He makes false diagnoses and performs fake cures and updates.
I also have some Visio-tan concepts in the works. Do you remember Radiant-tan and Unstable-tan? We'll, she's the program the two viruses delivered to Microsoft, after destroying her parent company.
Before I do much more with any of these, though, I want to get a few of my older sketches finished up. If I manage to make sketches I like of these, I'll post 'em.
Also, Berry Linux-tan. Anyone done a Berry Linux-tan, yet? If not, I have one concept scribbled on napkins...
Go ahead... If the -tans are as interesting as the story...this could get.......
Interesting :D
I concur! I'd like to see Unigray-kun and MonaRonaDona-tan; I don't think there has ever been a con-artist OS-tan before and this would make for some funny situations :P
And I haven't seen a Berry Linux-tan before, either.
The Legendary Dutchess of Cuteness Momonga-chan is the closest thing we have to a Berry Linux-tan,... and YOU drew her, so there. :P
No definitely, go for it ma friend...! ^__^
<.<
>.>
I've got some really bad scans here (they were originally sketched on napkins). But...I thought I'd post them anyway.
First, Visio-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Visio-tan.jpg)
This is the working design I have for her.
For those who forgot (again) Visio is the application the viruses Radiant and Unstable were created to attack (by Microsoft). This resulted in Visio's parent company closing and selling her to Microsoft. So, she's some sort of war-prize/slave...or something.
I designed her to look semi-professional while also throwing in some allusions to flow charts.
Next is Silver Dollar (http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?virusid=9795)-tan (top):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/SilverDollar-tan.jpg)
Silver Dollar-tan (aka Silver, Leprosy and Leprosy-Silver, among others) is another virus. I gave her bandages on her arms, legs and neck to allude to her alias "Leprosy". I figure her attacks would pretty much emulate the disease she's named after....to an extent.
Just ignore that character there at the bottom. She's unimportant...
>.>;
Oooh, some new baddies! Visio-tan is incredibly cute. I really love her outfit and hairdo :3
Silver Dollar-tan is neat, as well; you seem to have a knack for making what could be quite creepy references (in this case, Leprosy) actually very cool in regards to the character. I like her silver dollar hat, too.
But...I shall not ignore that character at the bottom! She's kinda neat as well!
Thanks, Bella! ^^
I also thought I'd toss in FreeSBIE (http://www.freesbie.org/)-tan and RoFreeSBIE (http://www.rofreesbie.org/)-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/FreeSBIE-tanandRoFreeSBIE-tan.jpg)
I should get this colored, soon-ish.
They're actually not all that new to me, since was working on ideas for them before I started working on IrfanView-tan.
They do have BSD horns, but they're under their frisbee hats. FreeSBIE-tan's horns would be white and RoFreeSBIE-tan's would be black. Other details...I just don't have for you, at the moment. ~.~;
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Aaaaand done!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/FreeSBIE-tanandRoFreeSBIE-tandone.jpg)
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...or maybe their horns are both red.
I have to admit, I don't really know enough about either of these FreeBSD-based liveCDs other than that their names mean "Free System Burned In Economy" and "Romanian Free System Burned in Economy," respectively.
This also means that RoFreeSBIE-tan's native language is Romanian, yes?
Oh oh oh,.... The C-chan is in love yet again. @v@
Looks like I'll have to set up a Fearsome Threesome tonight! ^______^
*sets aside 3 Wii controllers, plus a copy of Smash Brother Brawl*
Rather than dictate my praise, I think I have a better idea. Stand by. ^.^
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For example:
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/miniFreeSBIE.png)
Thanks, C-chan! Wow, that was fast!
Or...maybe not as fast as I thought, since I've been either asleep or at work since my last post....
Also, I wanted to note that RoFreeSBIE's R (on the logo and on her chest) keeps reminding me of Pokemon's Team Rocket. This is foreshadowing for something, I'm sure...but I have no idea what that is.
Those are excellent!
*sniffle* Poor Visio-tan... Becoming a prisoner or war :(
Silver Dollar-tan is really cool! Wow... You actually made references to Leprosy a really cool addition to her character! 0__0
FreeSBIE-tan and RoFreeSBIE-tan are so cute! I like how they are similar in appearance but with plenty of differences. And they have such cool frisbee hats, I have never seen anything like that before! (And I'm glad to not be the only one who thought the R on RoFreeSBIE-tan looked suspisciouly like the Team Rocket R! Likewise, I at first thought that TRS DOS-tan was part of Team Rocket because of the book she carries around that has a big red R on it!) XD
Fufufu.... hoooooooooold your horsies there, I'm actually not done yet. Here we go....!! ^__^
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/miniFreeSBIE.png)(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/miniRoFreeSBIE.png)
Now the Devilishly Delightful and Delicious Duo is complete. ^.^
I know I don't clock in much Siya fanart -- not for lack of content, but rather lack of Good C-chan -- but hopefully stuff like this helps. ^__^
Incidentally,... sorry for not noticing Visio-tan and Silver Dollar-tan (I got plenty of the real ones... ^.^). The sketches look great indeed, but it's just that these two frisbie girls really take the cake designwise. Sometimes you see something of such unparalleled beauty, you're literally speechless, breathless, and, well, wordless. ^.^
Yaaaaaaaaaay! A matching set! ^^
I don't mind not getting fanart, so long as people enjoy what I draw....but when I do get fanart, I really enjoy it!
Now, hopefully my next piece will be one of my unfinished designs that I've already posted. I've got a lot of those...
QuoteAaaaand done!
SO...CUTE...IMAGONNA...DIE!!! O.O
I take it these two are twins, right? It's nearly impossible for me to compare the two to each other, but...I have to say, I think RoFreeSBIE is my favorite of the two. But I love their outfits and Frisbee hats, and their expressions are just so cute. A lot of the BSDs are quite svelte and sexy, but these two are pure...kawaii :3
QuoteNow the Devilishly Delightful and Delicious Duo is complete. ^.^
I know I don't clock in much Siya fanart -- not for lack of content, but rather lack of Good C-chan -- but hopefully stuff like this helps. ^__^
*Dies*
Incredibly adorable, C-Chan!
QuoteI don't mind not getting fanart, so long as people enjoy what I draw....but when I do get fanart, I really enjoy it!
Hmmm...I have always loved your designs, perhaps I will make a few mini Siya fanarts of my own ;)
QuoteNow, hopefully my next piece will be one of my unfinished designs that I've already posted. I've got a lot of those...
Yay!
Quote from: "Siya"
Alfamille-saaaaaan! I can't see what you're referencing. T_T
I meant to say that Loveletter-tan's dress is really similar to
Sonata-sensei (http://ostan-collections.net/wiki/OS9). They even both have blonde hair ^_^
Quote
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Visio-tan.jpg
This is the working design I have for her.
For those who forgot (again) Visio is the application the viruses Radiant and Unstable were created to attack (by Microsoft). This resulted in Visio's parent company closing and selling her to Microsoft. So, she's some sort of war-prize/slave...or something.
I designed her to look semi-professional while also throwing in some allusions to flow charts.
Man, she looks nice~!
Although I personally can view her design as of a schoolgirl from an expensive private school!
Quote
I also thought I'd toss in FreeSBIE-tan and RoFreeSBIE-tan:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/FreeSBIE-tanandRoFreeSBIE-tandone.jpg
How adorable~!
Quote from: "C-Chan"Fufufu.... hoooooooooold your horsies there, I'm actually not done yet. Here we go....!! ^__^
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/miniFreeSBIE.png)(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/miniRoFreeSBIE.png)
Now the Devilishly Delightful and Delicious Duo is complete. ^.^
I know I don't clock in much Siya fanart -- not for lack of content, but rather lack of Good C-chan -- but hopefully stuff like this helps. ^__^
OH GOD! Another INSTANT WIN from C-chan! Good job! ;019
Quote
Next is Silver Dollar (http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?virusid=9795)-tan (top):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/SilverDollar-tan.jpg)
Silver Dollar-tan (aka Silver, Leprosy and Leprosy-Silver, among others) is another virus. I gave her bandages on her arms, legs and neck to allude to her alias "Leprosy". I figure her attacks would pretty much emulate the disease she's named after....to an extent.
Just ignore that character there at the bottom. She's unimportant...
>.>;
Despite the "creepy reference" like Bella said, she looks nice (and nice gown as well)!
And since you mentioned
Rocketo-dan from the Pokemon anime,
I was wondering if you intentionally based Silver Dollar-tan's design into another Pokemon character?The anime character from the Pocket Monsters I'm reffering to is Tower Tycoon Rira (http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Anabel) or better known in English version of Pokemon Emerald as "
Salon Maiden Anabel"
(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/624/lilacleavageti0.jpg)
I really do like her. Or your design of Silver Dollar-tan was just an coincidence huh Siya? ;018 I'll be waiting for your reply. ;hi
QuoteI take it these two are twins, right?
Well, OS-tan family dynamics are kinda weird, so I can't say for certain. However, if I have my facts right, FreeSBIE-tan was first released in December of 2004, making her almost three years older than RoFreeSBIE-tan, who was born in September of 2007. Seeing as how they both have the same primary purpose (with the exception of RoFreeSBIE's fluency in Romanian) it wouldn't be surprising if they act very much alike, fashion sense included. So, whether or not they are technically twins, they most likely act like it.
QuoteI meant to say that Loveletter-tan's dress is really similar to Sonata-sensei. They even both have blonde hair
Ah! Yes, I suppose the outfits
do look similar! ^^ I've always been a fan of Sonata-sensei's design.
QuoteAnd since you mentioned Rocketo-dan from the Pokemon anime, I was wondering if you intentionally based Silver Dollar-tan's design into another Pokemon character?
The anime character from the Pocket Monsters I'm reffering to is Tower Tycoon Rira or better known in English version of Pokemon Emerald as "Salon Maiden Anabel"
I really do like her. Or your design of Silver Dollar-tan was just an coincidence huh Siya? I'll be waiting for your reply.
I swear, this is just coincidence.... >.>;
Could indeed be just a coincidence.. I had to squqint a little to see the likeness... :D
Important thing is, they are good artworks... ;010
Awesome! It's just awesome because it looks nice.
Because C-Chan asked ^.^:
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/11782/Parsix-tan_color_map.jpg)
Key:
1. Ribbon on spear and hat. Sandal straps and soles.
2. North and South petals of the flower logo.
3. NW, NE, SW and SE petals of the flower logo.
4. East and West petals of the flower logo.
5. Central ring of the flower logo and the spearhead.
6. Hair and spear shaft
7. Eyes (with a bit of 2 in there, as well)
8. Skin tone (The swatch might be off, but I like what is currently on her body).
9. (White - I know I didn't put a number 9 up there, but I figure it should be noted) Sun hat and dress.
Other notes:
-The centers on all instances of the flower logo is hollow. Sandal straps show through the ones on her sandals, dress strap through the one on her dress, hat ribbon through the one on her hat and you should be able to see straight through the one on her spear.
-The colors actually on her person are slightly muted to make the lines more visible. The colors to the right and on the flower logo are at original intensity. Final color intensity will depend on the style of the final picture.
-I was contemplating lengthening the dress and adding a gradient of scarlet or yellow-orange (1 or 7) to the bottom.
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*I figured out why the flesh tone swatch was off. I had it on the wrong layer! Ah, well. The flesh tone on the actual picture is good. Use that.
Added after 4 hours 10 minutes:
Alright, I made up some longer dress options.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Parsix-tancolormapaltcombo.jpg)
Opinions?
*blink blink*
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LOVE.... *v*
Actually, I only really intended to make a quick Mini of Parsix-sama....
But.....
Seeing all these sketches....
..........
And finally detailed color map.....
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And bucketloads of well-deserved geekery.....
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*wags tail*
*coos*
OOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!! That's it! ^0^
*bows down formally before Siya*
With your permission, I'd like to finish her for you! Call it a de facto cooperative work, but she's only a stone throw from being completed, and I think I can help! With your permission, I'd like to try... ^-^
BTW, while my tastes do side more towards the short skirt version, I think the last dress is more culturally-accurate. And don't get me wrong,... it's a fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine set of threads on such a fiiiiiiine gal to begin with.... ^__^
*tries to howl like a wolf, but ends up sounding like a dying aardvark*
...so I think the long dress will work perfectly. ^^
Might also modify the spearhead to one of those design proposals I made way back. ^__^
Be my guest, C-Chan! ^^
I prefer the short skirted version do, but I agree that a Persian OS-tan would need to be a little more modest than that. Also, a change in spearhead should be fine.
Sorry to post and run, but I creeped a tad bit over my time limit. ^__^
Still glad i got the vector sketch completed,... here's hoping I can finish the shading soon in one quick stroke. I know she looks a bit flat now, but with shading,... *whistles*... what a woman she'll be! ^^
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/Parsixtan.png)
BTW, I noticed that the eyes in the sketch had a bit of a Eureka 7 influence. While I tried to emulate that, I couldn't help but let some of my Haruhism creep in. ^^'
BEAUTIFUL!!
Incidentally, she reminds me of Eureka from "Eureka 7", although the fire-colored eyes remind me of those of Shana from "Shakugan no Shana"! (although much more friendlier-looking) I also like the new spear that reflects Parsix-tan's heritage!
*sniff* Parsix-tan is growing up! She looks wonderful, C-Chan!
I'LL TAKE ONE OF THESE THANK YOU VERY MUCH
*OM NOM NOM*
::.Ã...wÃ....::
You ate Parsix-tan! D:
Hm am I the only one getting a 'Luize' vibe from her...yeah I think I might, must be the hat, the 2 of them wear the same type.
either way an excellent work we have her C-chan.
Thanks Gus-san. ^^
But just as a quick FYI, it is Siya's character and design, so I'm simply embellishing over one of his preexisting enchantresses. ^__~
Speaking of which, I think I'm done,...
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/Parsixtan2.png)
...but a bit tired, so I'll see if maybe, with a fresher mind, I might think of anything else to add to the final version.... ^__^
And naturally, will continue my responses tomorrow. Need to welcome back Nejin-san, and tell Aurora-hime she rocks. ^.^
Later!
Hooray! Parsix-tan is complete!
...at least, as far as I know.
Anyway, she looks awesome! ^^
Thank you Siya. ^^
Have quite a bit on queue, so perhaps I'll call it a day then. ^__^
I do have something for you. Stand by. ^.^
Wow! Parsix has such a cool and beautiful OS-tan desktop assistant and even puts that talking XP-tan in the infamous YouTube video to shame! XD
But seriously, excellent job bringing Parsix-tan into full color! ;010
Ahh now, that's too much.... maybe if it were animated, but we don't have Inkscape 0.48 yet, or a woman who speaks Japanese (or in this case, maybe Farsi). ^_____________^
Thank you, though. ^.^
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EDIT: Per Siya's permission, my Parsix-tan SVG has now officially been Open Sauced! Feel free to visit the SVG Downloads section if you want a copy. ^__^
OH DEAR GOD! ITSA PARSIX-TAN! NO WAI!
Beautiful work Siya and C-Chan! I am starting to think that my absence is benifical for this forum's productivity! ;)
I...I've been meaning to do something for a while...
But...I've been lazy...
So, I did a lazy computer sketch for Silver Dollar-tan!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/SilverDollar-tanColor.jpg)
She is the virus also known as Silver and Leprosy. Beware her touch!
Since silver ("shirubaa") is a term used to designate senior citizens ("silver specials" = senior special prices/ "silver seat" = bus seats reserved for the elderly and disabled), I have considered making Silver Dollar-tan's infectious touch make people old. After all, for the young and beautiful, the infirmity of old age is like a form of leprosy....maybe. I think I already mentioned that her bandages were the reference to her Leprosy alias. Her giant silver dollar hat should be obvious. Uhmmm....yus. I think that is all.
Viruslist.com entry on the Silver Dollar virus (http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?virusid=9795).
WOW!
Siya-san! Welcome back!!! ^V^
Interesting new entry... reminds me of one of your sketches that you posted a while back (one that I thought you were cooperating with someone else to complete). When it comes to imagination, you never fail to impress -- I never thought that anything with bandages on could look elegant, but I stand corrected! ^v^
Oh and as a self-proclaimed numismatist, I'm gonna HAVE to appropriate the coin! ^>^
Fabulous work, Siya-san! Most importantly, glad to see you back! ^__^
Hrmm...I don't remember anyone mentioning wanting to work on Silver Dollar-tan. The Captain did ask to color Monkey-on-Your-Back-tan, though. My memory is full of holes, though...I could have missed something rather important. Also...ACK!
You might not want to touch that coin, C-Chan! Silver Dollar-tan's touch is...not good.
It's good to be back, though. Now that the summer break is nearly over, it'll be nice to have a regular income again.
Oh C-Chan you, always bragging about being a numismatist--numismatists, bibliophiles, hell, even philatelists--what you do in the confines of your own home is your business! @___@
*wikis terms*
Oh...wait...no...okay, for I second there I thought...yeah, nevermind ^///^
No, seriously, Silver Dollar-tan is awesome! I've always liked her design, and seeing a colored version is all the better. Who knew leprosy could be this fabulous?
And the ability to turn people old would be a pretty scary power for her. Whatever you do, Siya, don't turn 'er loose in LA! The lines at the plastic surgery clinics will be miles long!
Here's hoping we see more colored works from you, Siya-san!
Thank you, Bella-san!
So, I was unpacking a box and found some old sketches...
First is RIP (http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=rip)-tan.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/RIP-tan.jpg)
We had discussed her before as being a sort of necromancer.
Next is StressLinux (http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=stresslinux)-san.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/StressLinux-tan.jpg)
Due to her function, I figured an S&M dominatrix was an appropriate template for her. Her loose lock of wavy hair is from the tornado in the StressLinux icon.
Then there's YES (http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=youresale)-tan.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/YES-tan.jpg)
Since YES Linux is a distro focused on aiding small business owners, I thought it would be appropriate for YES-tan appear as if she works in a small mom and pop store.
Last, I have a sketch of LoveLetter-tan enacting a love letter attack.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/LoveLetter-tanattack.jpg)
"Die," says she.
"No and phthbbttt," says I.
Oooh, RIP-tan is looking cut a and very Halloweenish, there. And why to I think she'd get along great with Plan 9-san...? ^^
Despite her rather odd...profession...StressLinux-tan is very beautiful and elegant. I really like her hair. Hey, if the Mac-tans have their dominatrix, Cheetah-tan, I guess the Linuxes deserve their own too :P
YES-tan is really cute and looks like a kinda like small-town person.
And LoveLetter-tan's attack looks really awesome! Nicely drawn! Though every time I hear LoveLetter-tan's name, Sara Bareilles songs come to mind. Odd, huh? O__o
Silver Dollar-tan is so cool and scary!
Ooooooh! I really like RIP-tan! A magical girl AND a necromancer? Doubleplusawesome!
I agree that Stress Linux-tan is beautiful and elegant... And it seems that another certain dominatrix was mentioned... I wonder if they could be allies! Bwahahahah! Cheetah-tan and Stress Linux-tan teaming up against the OSX-kuns would make a good ZS episode!
YES-tan looks very cute and friendly and has an old-fashioned storekeeper vibe!
Great job with Loveletter-tan's love letter attack! The facial expression is perfect for her, the pose and action lines are very dynamic! ;010
QuoteHrmm...I don't remember anyone mentioning wanting to work on Silver Dollar-tan. The Captain did ask to color Monkey-on-Your-Back-tan, though. My memory is full of holes, though...I could have missed something rather important. Also...ACK!
I think you're right, though -- that probably was a different virus-tan. ^___^
QuoteYou might not want to touch that coin, C-Chan! Silver Dollar-tan's touch is...not good.
*C-chan shrivels up like a prune, and grabs a cane*
Waaah? Wazzat, sunny? XvX
QuoteOh C-Chan you, always bragging about being a numismatist--numismatists, bibliophiles, hell, even philatelists--what you do in the confines of your own home is your business! @___@
*wikis terms*
Oh...wait...no...okay, for I second there I thought...yeah, nevermind ^///^
Okay,... now I'm curious. After all, curiosity only killed the cat, but not the pig. TvT
QuoteAnd the ability to turn people old would be a pretty scary power for her. Whatever you do, Siya, don't turn 'er loose in LA! The lines at the plastic surgery clinics will be miles long!
Hmmm....
*ponders*
*dials phone*
.....AtariTOS-sa-ma! I have someone you'll just L-U-V to meet! ^____________^
Quote
First is RIP-tan.
We had discussed her before as being a sort of necromancer.
Yeah, I do vaguely remember the little potential-friend-to-Plan9-sama. She reminds me a bit of Nodoka from Mahou Sensei Negima (when she partners up), and hopefully she's just as cool. ^__^
Quote
Next is StressLinux-san.
Due to her function, I figured an S&M dominatrix was an appropriate template for her. Her loose lock of wavy hair is from the tornado in the StressLinux icon.
Oh wow,... she's not holding back, is she? @v@
I hear Linux-tans are brutally-honest, but this takes the cake. ^_______^;
Quote
Then there's YES-tan.
Since YES Linux is a distro focused on aiding small business owners, I thought it would be appropriate for YES-tan appear as if she works in a small mom and pop store.
Ah! Too cute! ^__^
Not sure if it's because of the sketch-look, but she reminds me a bit of Roll from the Rockman/Megaman series (what with the futuristic-looking bonnet combined with the humble work attire).
Can definitely say "yes" to that! *laughs at own bad joke* ^____^
QuoteLast, I have a sketch of LoveLetter-tan enacting a love letter attack.
Very dynamic pose -- to be expected from a hardcore comic artist. ^___^
Looking at her this way, she does remind me a bit of one of those old Sailor Moon villains somewhat. ^.^
Just out of curiosity, are you planning to color any of these sketches, or do you have something else in the works? ^^
To answer the last question first:
Quote from: "C-Chan"Just out of curiosity, are you planning to color any of these sketches, or do you have something else in the works? ^^
Yes?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/StressLinux-tan-1.jpg)
(Notes on StressLinux-tan later)
I hope to get around to color all of them, eventually. Realistically, I don't think that's going to happen. I'm a lazy, lazy person and I have unrelated projects I need to work on, as well. But I'll do what I get to! XD
Quote from: "Bella"Despite her rather odd...profession...StressLinux-tan is very beautiful and elegant. I really like her hair. Hey, if the Mac-tans have their dominatrix, Cheetah-tan, I guess the Linuxes deserve their own too :P
Quote from: "Aurora Borealis"I agree that Stress Linux-tan is beautiful and elegant... And it seems that another certain dominatrix was mentioned... I wonder if they could be allies! Bwahahahah! Cheetah-tan and Stress Linux-tan teaming up against the OSX-kuns would make a good ZS episode!
Yay! StressLinux-tan has a friend! ^^
I was also thinking that StressLinux-tan might be a professional torturer as well. With her job of testing the limits of what a computer system can handle, I'm sure she's "broken" a few.
I did something similar with her hair that I did with ZETA-tan, where I used a different colored lock to mimic the icon.
Added after 15 hours 9 minutes: Also, since I don't think I'll ever get around to finishing her, I'm going to post my color map for Adamantix-tan. Mostly because I like how it looks, even if it's not a finished piece.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/AdamandtixColorMap.jpg)
Wowza! @__@
Stress Linux-tan is looking mighty awesome, there! I love her piercing yellow eyes, her white hair, and her blue forelock. Her outfit is very...well...suited to her job ^^
And she's a professional torturer? Oh noes, I think CTU is gonna try to recruit her! (oh lawd, I just made a 24 reference.)
As for your lack of finished sketches, I hope you don't mind me offering, but I'd think about perhaps coloring a few! I really love you designs for...oh, I think her name is Aegeis/DomainOS-tan, GMOS-tan, SAGE-sama, and of course, Adamantix-tan. The latter would be the easiest for me to finish cause the colors are mapped out; but say the word and I'll be willing to help out (as my free time will allow me to, of course).
Go for it, Bella-san! I have a color map made up for GMOS-tan if you'd want to see it. I'm not sure I like the colors, though. I also have a reference picture for SAGE-sama's hairstyle, if you like. I don't have any for SAGE-sama or Aegis/Domain-tan, but I can make up a couple with a few color suggestions if you like. Whichever project you wish to adopt, it's yours! ^^
I think I'm going to try working on Mutagenix-tan next. I have her lines inked (finally).
QuoteTo answer the last question first:
*C-chan gets floored*
Yep! No doubts about her profession! If she's the epitomy of stress, then call me an overworked office worker! ^-^
Okay, I might as well pop the question and get it over with.... -v-
*starts thumbing playfully through HUEG wad of cash*
How tall are you, my dear? ^__^
QuoteI hope to get around to color all of them, eventually. Realistically, I don't think that's going to happen. I'm a lazy, lazy person and I have unrelated projects I need to work on, as well. But I'll do what I get to! XD
Somehow, I seem to agree with you more and more these days. It's hard to say, though, if it's really out of laziness in my case,... more like loss of inspiration. ;__;
Le sigh.... -.-
QuoteI agree that Stress Linux-tan is beautiful and elegant... And it seems that another certain dominatrix was mentioned... I wonder if they could be allies! Bwahahahah! Cheetah-tan and Stress Linux-tan teaming up against the OSX-kuns would make a good ZS episode!
Wow, at this rate, we're gonna make perverts an endangered species! @.@
Maybe Foobies-chan can lobby for a Perverts Preservation Act? ^^
QuoteI was also thinking that StressLinux-tan might be a professional torturer as well. With her job of testing the limits of what a computer system can handle, I'm sure she's "broken" a few.
Ironically, the fact that she has Linux genes might mean she's a brutally-honest torturer. Not sure if that might be a good thing. ^___^;
QuoteI did something similar with her hair that I did with ZETA-tan, where I used a different colored lock to mimic the icon.
Yeah, I remember that. ^__^
Like with the FreeSBIE sisters, you have a strong penchant for creative costuming. ^^
QuoteAlso, since I don't think I'll ever get around to finishing her, I'm going to post my color map for Adamantix-tan. Mostly because I like how it looks, even if it's not a finished piece.
Thank you for posting that, Siya-san. ^__^
Very happy that Bella-hime offered her services, since I'm a bit stretched at the moment (trying to fulfill promises I made ages ago... ^.^;).
However, as long as I have color maps, I can guarantee at least some cameo appearances in some of my later works.
Now that I'm studying Python programming, I was thinking perhaps of designing a small Concentration game featuring (what else?) standardized pictures of our OS-tans. Since the volume of pictures will be an extremely important factor in maximizing the randomness of each game,... the old adage of "the more the merrier" would naturally apply. ^-^
QuoteAs for your lack of finished sketches, I hope you don't mind me offering, but I'd think about perhaps coloring a few! I really love you designs for...oh, I think her name is Aegeis/DomainOS-tan, GMOS-tan, SAGE-sama, and of course, Adamantix-tan. The latter would be the easiest for me to finish cause the colors are mapped out; but say the word and I'll be willing to help out (as my free time will allow me to, of course).
Thank you Bella-hime! ^0^
Indeed, I had nearly forgotten about SAGE-sama -- I second her and all the other candidates. ^___^
QuoteGo for it, Bella-san! I have a color map made up for GMOS-tan if you'd want to see it. I'm not sure I like the colors, though. I also have a reference picture for SAGE-sama's hairstyle, if you like. I don't have any for SAGE-sama or Aegis/Domain-tan, but I can make up a couple with a few color suggestions if you like. Whichever project you wish to adopt, it's yours! ^^
I think I'm going to try working on Mutagenix-tan next. I have her lines inked (finally).
I’d like to see the color map for GMOS-tan if it’s already made up; but somehow I think I’d like to give coloring SAGE-sama a try first...
And I look forward to seeing Mutagenix-tan!
Quote from: "C-Chan"Okay, I might as well pop the question and get it over with.... -v-
*starts thumbing playfully through HUEG wad of cash*
How tall are you, my dear? ^__^
I haven't really thought about it... I imagine she's somewhere around 5'10...though she wears heels so appearances might be deceiving. Seriously, though, if a different height makes sense for what she's personifying, feel free to change it or make suggestions.
QuoteWow, at this rate, we're gonna make perverts an endangered species! @.@
Maybe Foobies-chan can lobby for a Perverts Preservation Act? ^^
Not so! A dominatrix can always use a willing masochist. It is, perhaps, a symbiotic relationship....as much as it doesn't appear to be so.
QuoteNow that I'm studying Python programming, I was thinking perhaps of designing a small Concentration game featuring (what else?) standardized pictures of our OS-tans. Since the volume of pictures will be an extremely important factor in maximizing the randomness of each game,... the old adage of "the more the merrier" would naturally apply. ^-^
That sounds exciting and ambitious!
Quote from: "Bella"I’d like to see the color map for GMOS-tan if it’s already made up; but somehow I think I’d like to give coloring SAGE-sama a try first...
Alrighty!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/GMOS-tancolormap.jpg)
Like I said (I think), I'm not entirely sold on these colors, so if you would like to change colors, go for it.
As far as SAGE-sama goes, I was thinking of a henna and drab green color scheme, but I never got far beyond that. If you don't like the color scheme, scrap it. My reference picture for her hair style is this:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/girl_with_squash_blossom_hair.jpg)
I forget where I got this picture, so I'll probably delete it at some point. Memorize it and eat it, Bella-san! Or just save it for your own reference.
I'll color in Adamantix-tan for you! But before I do, I must know... Is any of her outfit translucent? (some of it looks like it would be)
Yes! I tried to make everything that is translucent look translucent. So what you noticed should be all there is.
Heeere's Mutagenix-tan!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Mutagenix-tan.jpg)
More on her later (maybe).
*runs off to nab some birthday cheesecake*
Added after 10 minutes:
If I feel ambitious, I might actually shade her, in the future. Otherwise, I'm calling this my final piece.
As noted before, Mutagenix-tan's third eye is her only obvious mutation. She might have special powers, but what those are is up to discussion. The overalls in her outfit allude to Mutagenix being derived from Slackware. Her poofy accordion sleeves resemble the Mutagenix "M" icon.
I was considering adding green streaks to her hair. I might still do it, if I ever get around to doing a shaded version of this picture.
Wow! For a mutant, Mutagenix-tan is very cute! I like the poofy accordion sleeves because they help give her even more of a mutant look! :D
WAAAAAAAAH!!!! Curse me for trying to get the shading down! >__<
I might have missed my deadline (is it still 9/3 where you live, Siya-san?), but hopefully not....
In any event, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIYA-SAN!!!! ^v^
I believe this picture needs no introductions... I'm sure you know who they are and what they're cosplaying. ^_____^
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10570/siyabday.png)
Added after 16 minutes: I am sorry to say I expended all my available time drawing this, so I'll have to delay my replies to the bigger threads till tomorrow. ^__^
Am actually impressed that I was able to pull this off after all -- I'm so used to breaking promises, I kinda expected this to be no different. Maybe I should draw more of these spur-of-the-moment chibi ideas. ^^;
In lieu of no replies elsewhere for the evening, let me at least finish this thread up....
QuoteI haven't really thought about it... I imagine she's somewhere around 5'10...though she wears heels so appearances might be deceiving.
5'10"? ''
Meh,... well she barely makes the cut, but okay. She's hired. ^__^
Just be gentle. ;v;
QuoteNot so! A dominatrix can always use a willing masochist. It is, perhaps, a symbiotic relationship....as much as it doesn't appear to be so.
True that. Still, doesn't defy the fact that the OSX-kuns have been starved for quie some time, ever since the full Mac roster has been filled. ^^;
QuoteThat sounds exciting and ambitious!
Actually, based on what I've read, it's actually fairly simple and doable. I'm trying to avoid overly-ambitious projects now -- and figure that if I want to try my hand at a simple game that can still tie to our OS-tans, than a game of Concentration would be idle. ^___^
The fact that it's open, though, does invite further expansion to it (assuming we think of other ways to use OS-tan pictures in well-known games). ^.^
QuoteAlrighty!
Like I said (I think), I'm not entirely sold on these colors, so if you would like to change colors, go for it.
Well, I take it the colors are based on the older General Motors company logo, so in a way its appropriate. On the other hand, they do seem a bit strong given her age -- perhaps muting them a little (=lighting them up) might better match her era's fashion.
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As noted before, Mutagenix-tan's third eye is her only obvious mutation. She might have special powers, but what those are is up to discussion. The overalls in her outfit allude to Mutagenix being derived from Slackware. Her poofy accordion sleeves resemble the Mutagenix "M" icon.
I was considering adding green streaks to her hair. I might still do it, if I ever get around to doing a shaded version of this picture.
Fufufu! Talk about unique! ^__^
The eye takes some getting used to, but it kinda works out in a very strange, unusual way. It helps that she looks so hip and confident. ^-^
The accordian sleeves also help add a level of distinction -- I think you've blended all these elements just right so that they look cool rather than scary. >v<
As for her hair,... I guess I'd have to see it to see if I think otherwise, but I think it's fine as it is. The third eyes and the sleeves do the job just right -- the hair might be overkill. ^^
(plus this way, she still retains her Slackware heritage... ^.^)
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Okay, that's all for the evening out of this foolish pig!
Night all! ^v^
Quote from: "C-Chan"WAAAAAAAAH!!!! Curse me for trying to get the shading down! >__<
I might have missed my deadline (is it still 9/3 where you live, Siya-san?), but hopefully not....
In any event, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIYA-SAN!!!! ^v^
I believe this picture needs no introductions... I'm sure you know who they are and what they're cosplaying. ^_____^
WOW, C-Chan! That's totally awesome! Thanks! ^_^
I never would have considered having FreeSBIE-tan and RoFreeSBIE-tan cosplay Marc and I. They look really cool! ^^
My birthday is really the second, but I didn't tell anyone until it was too late (this way, it seems like my birthday all week long! XD).
Quote5'10"? ''
Meh,... well she barely makes the cut, but okay. She's hired. ^__^
Just be gentle. ;v;
Well, that's the minimum height I was considering. I want her to look somewhat...intimidating. Maybe she's taller?
QuoteWell, I take it the colors are based on the older General Motors company logo, so in a way its appropriate. On the other hand, they do seem a bit strong given her age -- perhaps muting them a little (=lighting them up) might better match her era's fashion.
Sounds like a good idea!
Quote from: "Aurora Borealis"Wow! For a mutant, Mutagenix-tan is very cute! I like the poofy accordion sleeves because they help give her even more of a mutant look!
Indeed! It's as if even her sense of fashion is mutated! XD
Quote from: "C-Chan"As for her hair,... I guess I'd have to see it to see if I think otherwise, but I think it's fine as it is. The third eyes and the sleeves do the job just right -- the hair might be overkill. ^^
(plus this way, she still retains her Slackware heritage... ^.^)
Well, this is probably close to what it would look like:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Mutagenix-tancolormap.jpg)
But I think you're right. She has enough with the third eye and accordion sleeves.
You're quite welcome Siya-san. ^__^
I needed OS-tans twins to make the parody possible,... and hey, who better? ^.^
Nah, 5'10" is fine. Any more will just mean I'll go broke faster cause I'd pay more..... ^____^;
And yeah, don't think the hair streaks add much,... but on the other hand, that spear IS PERFECT!! WOW! AWESOME!!! MAXIMUM SUGOINESS!!!!!!!! @v@
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Okay, gotta stop here for a moment to take care of things. I'll return to finally tackle those major threads when I return. ^___^
Happy birthday Siya-san! :D
Mutagenix-tan is looking really awesome! At first I had forgotten--I thought she was gong to be a cyclops. I really like her overalls and hairdo as a nod to Slackware-chan, and her third eye...and accordion sleeves... are definitely unique features!
I love the Slackware-tans, and Mutagenix-tan is no different!
QuoteWell, I take it the colors are based on the older General Motors company logo, so in a way its appropriate. On the other hand, they do seem a bit strong given her age -- perhaps muting them a little (=lighting them up) might better match her era's fashion.
I think I might make them more subtle when I color her (and I will color her! Maybe not right now, but I will when I get the chance :3)
QuoteWAAAAAAAAH!!!! Curse me for trying to get the shading down! >__<
I might have missed my deadline (is it still 9/3 where you live, Siya-san?), but hopefully not....
In any event, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIYA-SAN!!!! ^v^
I believe this picture needs no introductions... I'm sure you know who they are and what they're cosplaying. ^_____^
Kawaii! ^^
I just love this picture! The characters cosplaying as Siya and Marc are adorable, and the cake looks yummy. My favorite part in their design, I think, is the eyes. They're so deep and pretty @___@
Added after 1 minutes: Oh yeah, and I concur--Mutagenix-tan's spear is awesome! You have such a knack for designing spears for the Linuxen, I usually just leave them out of my pictures :P
Oh yeah, forgot about this one too. ^___^
[btw, contrary to what it may seem, I am not slacking off on my promised reply -- just taking a small break.... ^.^; )
QuoteI just love this picture! The characters cosplaying as Siya and Marc are adorable, and the cake looks yummy. My favorite part in their design, I think, is the eyes. They're so deep and pretty @___@
Well the cake was a real rush job, so I hardly think it's yummy-looking. ^^;
But think the candles came out pretty decent and well it's nice to know that the FreeSBIE sisters look adorable. ^-^
I certainly love them to bits -- definitely one of Siya-san's greatest character pair. ^___^
My original thought was to have various of his girls (in chibi form, of course) in the process of making a cake, and making quite a mess. There would have even been a small cameo appearance of Chicken Linux-chan and Abraxis-chan doing something unintentionally(?) suggestive with a cherry.
But naturally I caught the over-ambitiousness of the picture, so to meet the deadline I opted for something much shorter and sweeter, and surely more Siya-like (hence the parody), but still with a small nod to the original pic idea (hence the cake). ^___^
Oh, and for sure eyes are perhaps THE most important trait of an Anime character -- so much so that they're literally the first thing I draw (followed by the nose/mouth, followed by hair, then by the actual head). ^^
This is a bit different from my usual Haruhistic eyes in that I used an crescent-shaped irises -- a style fairly common in several of the newer series.
BTW, if anyone's interested in the Sauce, let me know (that means you too, birthday boy). ^__^
*dusts off thread, resulting in a fit of coughing and sneezing*
I don't really have anything new for this, just yet. I'm still searching around for my Oralux sketches.
In the meantime, here's my color map for OLPC-sensei as a placeholder:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/OLPCcolormap.jpg)
OLPC-sensei is looking very pretty! The design for her jacket is especially clever!
Yo Siya-san. ^^
Quote*dusts off thread, resulting in a fit of coughing and sneezing*
I don't really have anything new for this, just yet. I'm still searching around for my Oralux sketches.
In the meantime, here's my color map for OLPC-sensei as a placeholder:
Fufufu... A little more white than green, but I think that makes it a little less predictable. I like it! The dress does have a very Code Geass-like elegance to it! ^v^
I'm wondernig if black or brown hair would work better than blonde... can't say I'll be able to say much more than that, but I do hope you can work your magic and make her design soar. ^.^
On a side not, it's funny how OLPC-sensei has been in the news a lot lately. Recently I've heard that M$ has hijacked the project in name only (for PR purposes), but technically speaking the laptops are not designed to run or even boot Windows, and thus have to be heavily customized for that purpose.
Well, guess this is it. -v-
Siya-san... I appreciate all you've done for this site, sharing what little time you can spare to draw some of the greatest OS-tans character designs that have ever graced these walls. ^.^
I hope to see you around DA!
Ja! ^__^
*C-chan signs off*
I found them!
Oralux-tan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Oralux-tan.jpg)
and Oralux-kun:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Oralux-kun.jpg)
Oralux-tan, I was thinking, could have black hair. My original thought was white with a lock of red in the front for a chicken-like effect, but that always reminds me of candy canes. and not chickens. It might work, provided I add enough yellow-orange accents to the outfit to make her look chickeny, but I'm leaning toward black at the moment. I planned for the outfit to be primarily white (jacket and skirt) while the blouse is red. Yellow-orange accents would be in her necklace (with the Oralux logo as a pendant), her hairband, her buttons and maybe a stripe lining the bottom of her skirt. Socks and shoes have yet to be determined, but I'm currently leaning toward white socks and black or brown shoes. I'm also playing with the idea of making either her jacket or skirt black as well. I intend to make her eyes a dull, pale blue...often associated with blindness in various forms of cartoon and animation, including some manga and anime. She holds the leash of her seeing-eye rooster. I have yet to decide on what pet name she might have for said rooster, but what she doesn't realize is that he is actually Oralux-kun!
Oralux-kun's hairstyle is a mock mohawk of sorts. The longer hair in the middle is brushed forward and dyed red. The shorter hair shows that his roots are, indeed, black (I was initially thinking white for him, too...but the candy cane thing keeps nagging at my mind). His jacket is black with a white feather collar and the Oralux logo over the left breast. The shirt he wears underneath is white, perhaps with red accents. Belts and shoes are probably black, though the belts might be white. Pants....I dunno? White? Black? Denim? I had also considered making his jacket white. I really won't know what I like best until I try! ^^;
Further story I had considered for the Oraluxes continues to clamor down the path of Rumiko Takahashi-esque inspiration. I had in mind that Oralux-kun has a crush on the blind Oralux-tan. However, since Ubuntu (amongst other major distros) now offer greater accessibility to the visually impaired, I considered Oralux-tan to have an unspoken crush on Ubuntu-kun (open for creation!). This, of course, makes Oralux-kun jealous. In addition, since the heightened accessibility of Ubuntu, rendering Oralux obsolete, Oralux-kun feels more than threatened.
Thoughts?
QuoteOralux-tan, I was thinking, could have black hair. My original thought was white with a lock of red in the front for a chicken-like effect, but that always reminds me of candy canes. and not chickens. It might work, provided I add enough yellow-orange accents to the outfit to make her look chickeny, but I'm leaning toward black at the moment. I planned for the outfit to be primarily white (jacket and skirt) while the blouse is red. Yellow-orange accents would be in her necklace (with the Oralux logo as a pendant), her hairband, her buttons and maybe a stripe lining the bottom of her skirt. Socks and shoes have yet to be determined, but I'm currently leaning toward white socks and black or brown shoes. I'm also playing with the idea of making either her jacket or skirt black as well. I intend to make her eyes a dull, pale blue...often associated with blindness in various forms of cartoon and animation, including some manga and anime. She holds the leash of her seeing-eye rooster. I have yet to decide on what pet name she might have for said rooster, but what she doesn't realize is that he is actually Oralux-kun!
Oralux-tan is so pretty! I'm always amazed by the time and thought you put into your characters' fashion and color schemes. I like your proposed ideas-- though I do think perhaps her hair should be white + orange (to avoid the candycane effect).
QuoteOralux-kun's hairstyle is a mock mohawk of sorts. The longer hair in the middle is brushed forward and dyed red. The shorter hair shows that his roots are, indeed, black (I was initially thinking white for him, too...but the candy cane thing keeps nagging at my mind). His jacket is black with a white feather collar and the Oralux logo over the left breast. The shirt he wears underneath is white, perhaps with red accents. Belts and shoes are probably black, though the belts might be white. Pants....I dunno? White? Black? Denim? I had also considered making his jacket white. I really won't know what I like best until I try! ^^;
...and Oralux-kun is very handsome, too. :3
I have to agree with your ideas for the color scheme again, though I think his pants should be denim. I really like his hairdo and jacket-- I would have no ideas he just morphed from being a chicken. ^^'
QuoteFurther story I had considered for the Oraluxes continues to clamor down the path of Rumiko Takahashi-esque inspiration. I had in mind that Oralux-kun has a crush on the blind Oralux-tan. However, since Ubuntu (amongst other major distros) now offer greater accessibility to the visually impaired, I considered Oralux-tan to have an unspoken crush on Ubuntu-kun (open for creation!). This, of course, makes Oralux-kun jealous. In addition, since the heightened accessibility of Ubuntu, rendering Oralux obsolete, Oralux-kun feels more than threatened.
Thoughts?
Hmmmm....interesting, very interesting...I haven't ever considered drawing a Ubunut-kun (I'm really more of an app-kun person), so I guess his design would be fair game. Though I think he would share some likeness to Ubuntu-tan.
But the Ubuntu-kun/Oralux-tan/Oralux-kun love triangle would be quite humorous, though I wonder what Ubuntu-tan would think of all the insanity :P
Oralux-tan is so cute and Oralux-kun is so handsome! :D The seeing-eye chicken is a very unique idea, and I also like the drama-filled love triangle!
Too bad I can't contribute to designing Ubuntu-kun because I'm no good with male characters :(
QuoteOralux-tan is so pretty! I'm always amazed by the time and thought you put into your characters' fashion and color schemes. I like your proposed ideas-- though I do think perhaps her hair should be white + orange (to avoid the candycane effect).
Ooh! I hadn't considered orange! I might keep make it a reddish orange, just to keep it as close to a cockscomb color as possible. But giving it a strong orange tint would keep away the candy cane appearance.
Quote...and Oralux-kun is very handsome, too. :3
I have to agree with your ideas for the color scheme again, though I think his pants should be denim.
I'll plan on using denim, then. It makes more sense to me, too, and it would probably look the best. I think I was just trying too hard with the chicken theme when there's already enough going on.
QuoteBut the Ubuntu-kun/Oralux-tan/Oralux-kun love triangle would be quite humorous...
Quote...I also like the drama-filled love triangle!
Excellent! I shall consider the love triangle concept "approved"! ^^
Now all that's left (aside from finished pictures) is designing Ubuntu-kun. I agree that he should share some elements that Ubuntu-tan has, but remind me why she has an African heritage. DistroWatch claims Ubuntu originated on the Isle of Man and the Ubuntu homepage's "The Ubuntu Story" mentions nothing helpful. I am in need of enlightenment. D:
Quote..., though I wonder what Ubuntu-tan would think of all the insanity :P
I guess this is another thing for us to consider: What, exactly, is the relationship between Ubuntu-tan and Ubuntu-kun like? :3
Nice Job! Oralux-tan is very cute, and the whole idea of a "seeing eye rooster" quite original and hilarious. ^v^
Good idea on the hair color, Bella-sama. On the topic of colors, I'd say stick to the black jacket if you're going to go with denim. I realize I am probably the least color-coordinated/fashion aware person here, but I figure since you are under no obligation to take my advice, my two bits would not hurt, ne? ^.^
QuoteI think I was just trying too hard with the chicken theme when there's already enough going on.
I'd have to agree there, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. I've always loved how much time and thought you put into your drawings, and how amazingly suited to their respective OSes you make them. The best part is (as evidenced by the quote) you don't over do it either! ^v^
Quote...but remind me why she has an African heritage. DistroWatch claims Ubuntu originated on the Isle of Man and the Ubuntu homepage's "The Ubuntu Story" mentions nothing helpful. I am in need of enlightenment. D:
Gah, what a time for the OS-tan wiki to be down, ne? I promise I will do my best to get it fixed, but since I don't have admin access anymore...
Gomen nasai!
Anyways, From what I remember, Her name comes from the Zulu word "ubuntu", loosely translated as "humanity", describing the ubuntu philosophy: "I am who I am because of those around me."
QuoteI guess this is another thing for us to consider: What, exactly, is the relationship between Ubuntu-tan and Ubuntu-kun like?
An excellent question, and one which is rather open to interpretation. Often, the -tan/-kun relationships turn out to be bother/sister but not always. After all, the same thing could be said of OS manufacture families, but then things would get really kooky, ne? ^.^
QuoteOn the topic of colors, I'd say stick to the black jacket if you're going to go with denim. I realize I am probably the least color-coordinated/fashion aware person here, but I figure since you are under no obligation to take my advice, my two bits would not hurt, ne? ^.^
Yeah, I think the black jacket with the denim would be best, too. Besides, I have the white feather collar in there.
QuoteAnyways, From what I remember, Her name comes from the Zulu word "ubuntu", loosely translated as "humanity", describing the ubuntu philosophy: "I am who I am because of those around me."
Ah! Fascinating! Thank you for what you can remember; it really helps!
QuoteAn excellent question, and one which is rather open to interpretation. Often, the -tan/-kun relationships turn out to be bother/sister but not always. After all, the same thing could be said of OS manufacture families, but then things would get really kooky, ne? ^.^
Indeed!
I think a brother/sister relationship would work fine for Ubuntu-kun and Ubuntu-tan, though.
QuoteOoh! I hadn't considered orange! I might keep make it a reddish orange, just to keep it as close to a cockscomb color as possible. But giving it a strong orange tint would keep away the candy cane appearance.
Sounds good! I always associate orange and white with chickens and roosters.
QuoteExcellent! I shall consider the love triangle concept "approved"! ^^
Now all that's left (aside from finished pictures) is designing Ubuntu-kun. I agree that he should share some elements that Ubuntu-tan has, but remind me why she has an African heritage. DistroWatch claims Ubuntu originated on the Isle of Man and the Ubuntu homepage's "The Ubuntu Story" mentions nothing helpful. I am in need of enlightenment. D:
QuoteAnyways, From what I remember, Her name comes from the Zulu word "ubuntu", loosely translated as "humanity", describing the ubuntu philosophy: "I am who I am because of those around me."
Correct...and also, Mark Shuttleworth (the man who leads the Ubuntu project) is from South Africa himself.
QuoteI guess this is another thing for us to consider: What, exactly, is the relationship between Ubuntu-tan and Ubuntu-kun like? :3
QuoteAn excellent question, and one which is rather open to interpretation. Often, the -tan/-kun relationships turn out to be bother/sister but not always. After all, the same thing could be said of OS manufacture families, but then things would get really kooky, ne? ^.^
I have to agree with Siya here...I've never really seen Ubuntu-tan as being the girlfriendish type. Yeah, I love a bit of good shipping, but I can't fathom setting Ubuntu-tan up with any -kun. ^///^
So yeah, Ubuntu-tan/Ubuntu-kun would for sure be sister and brother.
Alright. How's this for an Ubuntu-kun?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Ubuntu-kun.jpg)
Sorry for the sloppy napkin sketches, but I liked how the idea was going so I scanned it (sloppily).
So, idea details:
His hair is braided/dreaded and pulled back. He also has a headband/scarf with an Ubuntu logo motif. He has one of those pencil-thin beards that follow the jawline. He wears an orange dress shirt with the top shirt unbuttoned and the sleeves rolled up. I had originally thought that his vest and armbands would be black, but I'm leaning towards white or charcoal (and specifically not khaki). Whether or not the vest remains black, I want the pants to be white or charcoal. Even though I drew a belt on him, he would actually be wearing suspenders. It just seems more fashionable for someone wearing armbands and a vest.
The character on the far left is StressLinux-tan.
Bwoo.
I liek...reminds me of someone. Dunno who.
Even if it's just a napkin sketch, Ubuntu-kun is looking cool! As always I like your color scheme ideas, and the bandanna is a good touch. I love his hairdo, but dunno about the mustache...that's just my personal opinion. And somehow I see him as being a bit more...smiley and cheerful. ^^
This is a really good start, though-- I'm liking him a lot.
PS, StressLinux-tan is looking really awesome there in the corner. @@
Oh, right! He looks quite like the ice Admiral guy in One Piece, i remember now, Ao Kiji.
But he's cool. I like that. And let the mustache stay, it's also plenty of cool.
Alright. I made some color maps of Ubuntu-kun and the Oraluxes.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Ubuntu-kuncolormapC.jpg)
After trying other color options, I'm pretty settled on this one. I also chose to keep the beard. I feel it adds a sense of maturity which is good since Ubuntu is one of the more respected distros in the Linux community (at least, as far as I'm aware).
I'm not as certain about what I want to do with Oralux-kun's hair. Here are the two options I'm thinking of:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Oralux-kuncolormapB.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Oralux-kuncolormapA.jpg)
If I do choose the white roots, he'll be getting white eyebrows. I just forgot to alter that in the color map. I might also mess with the blue on the jeans a little more.
Then, for Oralux-tan, I'm not quite sure of the outfit colors.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Oralux-tancolormap.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Oralux-tancolormapC.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Oralux-tancolormapB.jpg)
I'm not quite sure of the all-white color scheme, because it makes her look too formal. If it doesn't look all that formal to everyone else, I might still go with it, though. I'm not really sure I like how the colors balance with the second and third pictures. I might experiment with making the jacket yellow and keeping the skirt white.
Opinions?
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There!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/Oralux-tancolormapD.jpg)
I think I like the yellow jacket on her! :D
yay napkin art!
Very cute design for the girl. I agree with the final choice of colors. I love her hair, I wanna do some partial color like that myself :3
Im just gonna go ahead and request a redraw on napkin art tho, that character design deserves better.
Nice color maps! I really like the first version of Oralux-kun, and I like color maps 1 and 4 for Oralux-tan. Ubuntu-kun is awesome as well, though I dunno if the eyes jive with me (maybe a little lighter?).
Great work as always, Siya-san! :D
'S been a while, eh? I don't have a scanner at the moment, so I scribbled this up in Photoshop:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/MarcandSiya/CensorNet-tan.jpg)
This is CensorNet-tan (http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=censornet). The whole nun idea was inspired by a joke I heard involving penguins and leprechauns. That and it fit with the "Censor" bit.