Finally, we shortened the sleeves of the robe a bit, and beefed up the forelegs slightly. I think this made it look a bit more balanced. It was slightly top-heavy before. I’m pretty happy with it!

1. You want to consume media and don’t really care about usability or ultimate function. Maybe there’s some specialized app(s) that make(s) the purchase worth it.

2. The lack of function for its size means you’re happier with a smartphone, which ultimately provides a good deal of the same usability, but is far more portable. You’re also not really interested in the type of app that would make better use of the larger screen.

3.You’re ultimately happier with a fully-functional notebook, which provides much greater functionality, but sacrifices certain aesthetic or form-factor benefits.

Arguably, the thing that the iPad does best is just being itself. What I mean is, its size, shape, and ergonomics make certain uses better, but its hardware and Apple-dictated limitations mean that its range of uses is smaller.

I guess you could say that the iPad is like Wolverine, in a way: It’s the best there is at what it does. However, I think in my case I want both more, and less, than it offers.

We fleshed out the head a bit to fit in with my idea more, and tightened up the look of the clothing. The sloping shoulders are gone for a more ‘stylish’ look, and we’ve slimmed the sleeves a bit.

I wanted the robe to have a more dynamic feel to it as well. It looked a little limp before, kind of doctor-looking. Also gone is the kind of teeshirt and pants look for something a bit more professional looking.

Only two things spring to mind right now: The shirt/pants thing looks a bit too contemporary, and I kind of wanted the legs to have a chunkier, more robust feel to them. Maybe a couple small mods to the head.

Next post will be the final version! We got this one pretty close from the start, and it’s really helping me with my descriptive writing.

This next character is an archivist of sorts. Maybe not a specific character but a type of character.

This is a great first start, but there are a couple of issues that don’t mesh with what I had in my mind: The robe is a bit limp, the sleeves a tad too voluminous. The shoulders slope a bit too much, the ‘shirt’ isn’t quite right, and and the head is incorrect.

Maybe you can guess at my influence for some of this character’s look, but either way, let’s see what we can fix for the next revision

Gonna get her coloured one day, but I’m thinking if I ever get this book published, these sketches will be official art. I like em that much.

She usually wears a cloak, but more for the image it gives her than for any practical concerns. She just looks more fearful this way. She can quickly detach and lose it if she needs more flexibility or less-obstructive movements. A cape can also have functional combat uses for someone who knows what they’re doing.

Next up – a minor character!

We got the armour mostly squared away, decided on the face shading, and now all that was needed was to make a version with a cloak!

The final version next time!

This character is supposed to wear more traditional bits of armour, so the kind of futuristic super-heroine armour didn’t really fit in with my image of the character, although I think it would’ve looked kickass for another type of character.

She also needed to be a little younger looking, and the shading added to the eyes.

One thing I really appreciate about this process is that it allows me visualize my characters better, and can help to refine how I want them to look. I think it’ll definitely help my writing.

So anyway, this was what came out of the description of the first character I sent him. Who is she? She’s the leader of a group of piratey raider-type fellows.

Why yes, I AM being intentionally vague because most of this stuff isn’t set in stone yet.

More to come!

Overall an excellent game. The maps tend to tedium, but I like the combat system, and the acting in the cutscenes is top notch. No, I don’t think I’ll ever do the 2nd playthrough.

Verdict:
Rent it. Most RPGs will fall under this category simply because they often lack replay value.