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Great rpg art

Started by Balbinus, November 05, 2006, 02:05:27 PM

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Hodgson

#60
November 08, 2006, 11:43:29 AM
Quote from: ColonelHardissonI'm still not clear on this. So WotC just now put "dungeonpunk" into NDAs, even though they've been doing what people call "dungeonpunk" all along? Does this mean there will be any significant alteration in style in future products?


Ok, lemme slow down here for clarity. I work as an illustrator on D&D. They sent me a style guide which was written prior to the release of 3e. That style guide mentions "Dungeon Punk" as the look they are going for.

I'm not sure whether I am permitted to tell people much about what's specifically in that style guide, so I don't want to quote how it is defined within that document.

That's about it I think.  Does that make sense?

Akrasia

#61
November 08, 2006, 11:44:14 AM
Quote from: NicephorusActually, it's the reasonable course.  It recognizes that D&D is it's own sort of fantasy, not medieval Europe.  The art should reflect that uniqueness.

I can understand this.

I just hate the style of art that I find in WotC books this day, irregardless of the aim of 'reflecting D&D's uniqueness'.
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Dr Rotwang!

#62
November 08, 2006, 11:50:09 AM
Fraim art I do not like.  Too round, like a coloring book.  Doesn't grab me, doesn't keep me.
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ColonelHardisson

#63
November 08, 2006, 12:06:03 PM
Quote from: HodgsonOk, lemme slow down here for clarity. I work as an illustrator on D&D. They sent me a style guide which was written prior to the release of 3e. That style guide mentions "Dungeon Punk" as the look they are going for.

I'm not sure whether I am permitted to tell people much about what's specifically in that style guide, so I don't want to quote how it is defined within that document.

That's about it I think.  Does that make sense?

Yes, that clarifies things.
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ColonelHardisson

#64
November 08, 2006, 12:08:54 PM
Quote from: James McMurrayI'm surprised nobody has mentioned Hackmaster's art. It's great, captures the feel of the game, and makes me want to buy every book they put out.

Well, besides the Fraim Brothers, there isn't a lot of consistency in HM's art. There are some really cool one-offs, such as Erol Otus doing a cover for a module, and at least one good artist that did a bit of art in the core books but then they never used him again (Ed Northcott), but beyond that, HM's art is very spotty.
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4e definitely has an Old School feel. If you disagree, cool. I won\'t throw any hyperbole out to prove the point.

James McMurray

#65
November 08, 2006, 12:53:13 PM
Quote from: ColonelHardissonWell, besides the Fraim Brothers, there isn't a lot of consistency in HM's art. There are some really cool one-offs, such as Erol Otus doing a cover for a module, and at least one good artist that did a bit of art in the core books but then they never used him again (Ed Northcott), but beyond that, HM's art is very spotty.

Yeah, in that respect its art greatly mirrors the game. The game is like AD&D in, but better. The art is also like AD&D but better. :)

Wolvorine

#66
November 08, 2006, 01:25:05 PM
Quote from: HodgsonOk, lemme slow down here for clarity. I work as an illustrator on D&D. They sent me a style guide which was written prior to the release of 3e. That style guide mentions "Dungeon Punk" as the look they are going for.

I'm not sure whether I am permitted to tell people much about what's specifically in that style guide, so I don't want to quote how it is defined within that document.

That's about it I think.  Does that make sense?
Not to be pesky or anything, but have you asked if it's covered by NDA?  This thread regardless, I'd think that'd be something you'd want to get ironed out. :)
I'm always terribly exacting when it comes to knowing what the NDA I'm signing includes and presumes of me.
As an illustrator who's never tried to get a gig with WotC, I'd be interested in whatever's not NDA'd in regards to what they ask of their artists.
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J Arcane

#67
November 08, 2006, 02:30:33 PM
I want more pretty pictures, and less bickering!

If I can keep my mouth shut about 1st Ed. D&D art, then by gods you people can put aside your hate for the sake of pretties!

If you don't like the art, post stuff you do like.  That's what I did.
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dar

#68
November 08, 2006, 03:24:26 PM
http://pc.gamespy.com/articles/540/540509p2.html

It has a quote from Dawn Murin (one time and maybe current?) WoTC art director. In the part about 'No Fuzzy Unicorns'.

Vellorian

#69
November 08, 2006, 03:27:48 PM
It it just me or does that human have long, apish arms?

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dar

#70
November 08, 2006, 03:31:47 PM
Quote from: VellorianIt it just me or does that human have long, apish arms?

No, I agree. I have arms that are a bit longer than is normal proportionally, and my fingers don't get that close to my knees.

fonkaygarry

#71
November 08, 2006, 05:53:46 PM
If you'll notice, all the figures in that drawing have arms that reach down to their knees.  I think that particular anatomical quirk is just flair on the part of the artist.

Not that I particularly like it...

EDIT:

Here are some character images from the Capcom D&D arcade games.  I think they were done by Akiman, though I'm not 100% sure.  In one way or another, these games define what D&D is to me more than any other single source.

Teh original hawt elf chick:


The fighter (with higher Cha than Str, I kid you not):


Dwarf (ain't he cheeful?)


A shot of the entire party (it's a wallpaper, so dialup types beware.)
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Casey777

#72
November 09, 2006, 12:26:07 PM
For starters, Trampier, Otus, and Sutherland (see below). Will look up some Chaosium/Pagan Publishing, Traveller, Warhammer, etc. stuff later.



Dr Rotwang!

#73
November 09, 2006, 12:46:35 PM
Yo!  Rob Caswell, yo!



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Settembrini

#74
November 09, 2006, 01:57:49 PM
Dr. Rotwang wins this page of the thread.
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