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This wallpaper captures the urban essence that proliferated the art of Ghost in the Shell in every incarnation of the series. Phill does an amazing job of capturing a moment of surrealism.
While there are a few, stray building angles and shadows, you find that your eye forgives the minor details and instead focuses on the overall scene that is larger than life, with lights trailing off into infinity.
While there are a few, stray building angles and shadows, you find that your eye forgives the minor details and instead focuses on the overall scene that is larger than life, with lights trailing off into infinity.
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`Omnidevil
8 minutes ago
Fate Stay Night, The Movie! It's official, there will be a movie next year
~fama-chan
16 minutes ago
Hello terra!
$motogp
17 minutes ago
Hyh
~Terra517
18 minutes ago
Hii! Everyone! ^-^
~fama-chan
19 minutes ago
Yes same here...
$motogp
20 minutes ago
Good i guess nthin special ^^
~fama-chan
21 minutes ago
So sup? how did your "evening" go?
$motogp
24 minutes ago
Heyyy 
~fama-chan
26 minutes ago
Hello again!!
$motogp
26 minutes ago
Back ^^.
im emo but im not creepy any friends?
3 months 1 week ago
"I'm..a bit confused. I'm not too sure what is suppose to make you sound creepy. Even if, it's all in the eye of the beholder. You shouldn't be so harsh. Welcome aboard to AP. Don't forget to check out the FAQ for the rules and be sure to enjoy yourself as well =D."View
Geneon, an attempt at partial revival?
3 months 1 week ago
"Crap! I got rid of my Higruashi series because of Geneon shutting down..well it gives me as good of reason as any to re-buy it sometime in the future. This is most definitely indeed great news to hear."View
Junky stuff
3 months 2 weeks ago
"Gawd. your work is so sexy < 3Seriously, I've always been such a fan of your work and I do hope that you've learned to be less harsh on yourself, considering how talented you are. "
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Final Fantasy Unlimited
3 months 2 weeks ago
"To me, it was mediocre, but it's the best FF animated series out there. I found the voice acting to be meh and considering Gonzo did it, the animation was rather weak for them. The story itself was somewhat of the saving grace, which I felt wasn't too good in my opinion. It seemed the anime itself didn't want to be anything more than mediocre, which was a shame.I had somewhat high expectations for it, which might be the reason why I didn't find it to be as appealing, but even despite that I felt it didn't try to become more than what it was."
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Dragonball Z Burst Limit
3 months 2 weeks ago
"I wasn't thinking like that @__@ That makes perfect sense as to why they did that then. It would be a rather big waste, but I guess I'm a sucker for keeping things close to the original, but at least they've got the right English VA's XD.
I do agree that if you aren't a fan of the series, you aren't going to like the games. Yes, they have 'milked' them, but they are rather decent fighting games on the whole and from the few I've played, I have greatly enjoyed the experience. I'm looking forward to Burst Limit simply because it's taking it to the next step.
Your day has arrived! Go download the demo on PSN."
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[Manga Discussion] Penguin Girl 14~ ペンギン娘
3 months 2 weeks ago
"Anime is under a bit of a different name, which is Penguin Musume Heart. They've released up to episode 5 and from what I've observed is that the show is roughly around 15 minutes. I was able to locate it at both AnimeSuki as well as Baka-Updates. I haven't fully watched the first episode, but I've absolutely loved what I have watched. So obscure and just so random. The ecchi is a nice fill for it and the cute characters are welcomed too. It doesn't seem to over-do it either and so far I've been enjoying it.Yes, I know my above post mostly covers the anime, but from what I read of the manga, it seems to be pretty on par. Penguin is sooo adorable < 3 and yet so very, very weird."
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Dragonball Z Burst Limit
3 months 2 weeks ago
"Certain aspects I didn't like, like the censoring.The graphics are a improvement, but I wouldn't say that they are stellar. The game looks great, but I was hoping for more destructible environments. What I also didn't like is that I had no idea really what I was doing. Granted, I had a general idea about the controls, but at the most certain things I was doing more of at random with no help from the game.
On the positive, everything plays smoothly and I'm rather impressed on the overall. This will definitely be a title I pick up, but I'm debating if I'll buy it brand new or not. I will be honest, I'm disappointed that when the full game is released, it will only go through the Cell saga. Seriously, the series is being leeched enough as is, why do we have to have to wait for a second game with the technology we have today?"
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What Makes A Good Video Game
3 months 2 weeks ago
"Dino Crisis 3 could of been a decent game. Should of, to be perfectly honest. It really had potential, if it wasn't for that horribly awful camera. The first two games had a rather bad camera system as well, but the third took the cake. Add that in with the jet pack and it was a receipt for disaster.Three was still a victim of a bad camera. It was a bit better, because they made it a bit more accompanying to the camera. Things weren't completely awkward then, but with Nemesis chasing you down, it really sucked now being able to have a free camera, so you could see if he had the rocket launcher and was about to blow you sky high.
You know, I actually hate PVP. Maybe it's because in the games I had played online, I'd get PK'ed by someone who would be much stronger than myself or far better equipment wise or just simply was better built and it was always the same end. I'd get taunted and insulted. PVP lost it's charm and became more of a dreaded concept, which is why I embrace games that either don't include it or focus on it.
Really? When I played, it had a section for PVP. The game itself was very focus on party heavy. You could not solo that game, unless you had amazing equipment and you couldn't rely on the NPCs because they were too stupid to help in the later parts of the game (mainly after the seering, or was it searing..). Though, it was nice because you went to a separate place for the PvP, which made it great because it didn't interfere with the game."
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The World Ends With You
3 months 2 weeks ago
"That is incredibly evil for those of us who are left handed. I prefer using the stylus with my left and doing whatever else I need to with my right. I guess it'll have to be something I get use to.
I've seen previews for the game for quite some time and was incredibly impressed. Considering all I've read in this thread too I'm definitely going to have to pick up the game now. It's just locally, it's a matter of finding it. It seems to be sold out everywhere I go to, so now it's going to be fun trying to hunt it down. "
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Couldn't upload avatar to profile.
3 months 2 weeks ago
"If you meet both size and pixels, refresh. It won't show the new avatar until you refresh after you've uploaded."View
Haze
3 months 2 weeks ago
"Would you mind evaluating a bit more of what you weren't impressed about? It's fine that you didn't like it, but I'm more of curious as to what you didn't like about the game.
Would make sense why some things functioned the way that they did. Indeed, there was quite a bit of corn with the dialogue. It is very difficult to get into a character that already has a set personality, rather than the player forming one. Judging by what they've released, I assume that they'll be sticking with it unless they decide to take a complete 180. Still, I can get behind a certain character, sometimes..
Haze is scheduled to hit stores here pretty soon! As soon I pick up the full version, I'll be sure to let you all know what I think without spoiling the game."
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Most irritated, annoying game you ever played. (Take 2)
3 months 3 weeks ago
"A better way would be to ask someone to name a game that greatly fustrates them and the reason why it does. Sometimes that would create discussion, not end up in a list fest.Hatesyou already explained in the previous thread as to why it was locked and this one is going to end up the same as well. "
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What Makes A Good Video Game
3 months 3 weeks ago
"Spudsy : Yeah, I'm kinda kicking myself for that comment. Especially what with games out there like Half-Life 2. That's what I get for typing a comment when I'm half asleep though.No, I agree. Story really makes and breaks a game. Perhaps I'm thinking too much of games like Serious Sam and Painkiller when I made that post, but it's games like BioShock and Deus Ex that really support the story part. Stellar stories as well as tied in RPG elements. Cross genre games are becoming a lot more popular lately and it's pretty cool to see. When the comparison is made to when games like Doom first came out, FPSs have come a LONG way from where they use to be. They've made incredible progresss, both graphically and story wise as well as content.
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What Makes A Good Video Game
3 months 3 weeks ago
"This use to work, use to. Games like Doom and Heretic had it down to where there really wasn't plot, you just ran around shooting things. It's not a bad concept because you are constantly active and trying to figure out where the hell to go, so it didn't matter too much. However, we're living in a much different time. I'd like to have my cake and eat it too.
In my opinion, third person and first person games don't need as strong of a story as say an adventure/platformer/RPG would, but they still need a pretty good story. It's proven, gamers won't go for blinding for simply for that purpose. Yes, I like Stranglehold for it's balls-to-the-wall action, but I also like it for it's super-cheesy-Hong-Kong-style story. If the game tried to be more than it was, or worse than it was then it would of failed even more than what it did. More and more FPS and 3rd person shooters are getting more involved with stories and I love it. It's been slowly growing over the years with games like Condemned and F.E.A.R. (Same company, I know) really shining ahead of the pact, while games like Call of Duty push it even further.
Certain games can skate by without an amazing/decent story, mainly because so many of the elements in the game support it so strongly that it doesn't need to rely on as heavily as it would others. Originality really backs this up as well. Keep in mind that we are talking about a very small number here that can do this though."
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Rate My Art?
3 months 3 weeks ago
"I'm not too sure really what to say. You've got quite a bit of talent as an artist and as I said in my previous post, I really like your style. The only thing I'd considering touching up upon would be the facial features. I would still stick with the style you've been going for, simply because I really like it myself, but it wouldn't hurt to touch up a bit. Hair looks great and is probably one of my favorite things about your work. I love the detail as well as styles you use. The hair accessories are quite elegant as well and the clothing is done rather well. Proportionally, it looks quite good also. Did I mention I like your style? =POverall, you've got quite a bit of talent as an artist. I look forward to seeing more of your work. I'm not much of an artist myself, so I can't really offer advice beyond what I know, but I think it looks great! It'd be interesting to see some of that original art in a wallpaper. Maybe sometimes for the future?
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Kan'u Unchou Scan to Vector-Wall
3 months 3 weeks ago
"I'd have to agree. I'd do something a bit more with the background, as to what it'll be up to you. You can still keep it simple and still go with the theme in mind, but I don't think it'd be accepted as is.Personally, I'd also recommend going for 1600 x 1200 for future resolutions. Therefore, you can still use it for 1024 x 768 while those who use a higher resolution can still use the background as well. As is, you greatly limit the amount of people who can enjoy your work on their desktop. Heck, it never hurts to have widescreen either
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Haruhi WALL
3 months 3 weeks ago
"Whoa, you were planning on submitting it here? I dunno if it'll get accepted because of the nudity, but if it does I'll be sure to comment on it. I look forward to seeing the final result."View
Rate My Art?
3 months 3 weeks ago
"Well, I can definitely say that I like your style.However, is there by chance a larger version of either images you have there? I'd love to be able to critique, but it's somewhat difficult to with the smaller image. It is for me, at least =3."
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Grand Theft Auto 4
3 months 3 weeks ago
"They've always used the bloom effect for the GTA games to give it that glossy look, but most console games usually do. I wouldn't say that there are a massive amount of filters. In terms of average graphics, maybe. If you compare it to another game like Bioshock, then yes. Keep in mind that Bioshock has load points as well per set distance while GTA loads a city. Add in a monsterous amount of NPC's, vehicles and other crap and yeah, the game is going to take somewhat of a hit. Obviously, there are going to be graphical shortages when it comes to a game like that. Reason why GTA 3 - San Andreas kept a very similar look. Aside from going multiple discs, which is out of the question for a game like GTA, they had to cut the graphics a bit.
Even despite this, the game looks absolutely stunning. Considering how many games out there that are next gen look like previous gen games and considering the massive scale of GTA, I don't know of a game out there that matches it."
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MGS4
3 months 3 weeks ago
"You know what this thread could use? Some trailers to MGS 4!That aside, I can't wait until it's released. I just need to revisit the previous MGS games so I can get the full experience =D."
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Haruhi WALL
3 months 3 weeks ago
"No, clothes aren't necessary.I was more of simply trying to gain an understanding as to why she was naked. I guess on the overall it felt sorta random and with the direction you've been going with the background it seems a bit more random. However, that is simply my opinion.
As for her being nude, it's cool. One thing I would work on is the breasts though. I dunno, maybe it's me, but she seems a bit flat. "
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Haruhi WALL
3 months 3 weeks ago
"Alright, no matter how many times I look at this, it seems rude. I've reworded several times, yet I still can't shake the feeling of the impression it gives. For that, I apologize in advance.Alright, my big beef with the topless Haruhi is why. I guess I don't see any of that being purposeful. That's the main reason I brought it up before. Having her naked really doesn't make sense to me. Why is she naked to began with? The guitar is fine, the tattoo fits but I'd work on that a bit more, still doesn't look very natural. Looks like you improved the vector and to that I applaud you. I also thank you for removing the cigarette.
As for the background, if you are aiming for punk a good idea is to aim towards a certain year. Right now, it seems you're going towards the whole grunge/emo-ish look. If you want references for punk I'd recommend checking out early CD works of bands like Pennywise, Strung Out, Offspring, Blink-182 and so on. I'm not saying it's bad as of right now, but it really doesn't give off a punk look in my opinion.
Overall, you've really taken it far and I like the direction your going. It just seems the vector doesn't really go with what the background is. As is she looks mid 90's punk and the background is almost a completely different genre. Of course, this is all personal. The main reason why I say such things is because I see a lot of potential. If you wanted to keep nude Haruhi, I'd consider going with some alterations to where she'd be more fitting for the background. Perhaps something a bit more softer."
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Hajimemashite ;)
3 months 4 weeks ago
"Yay! Here is the warm welcome *gives Sanori a warm welcome*. I do hope that you'll enjoy it =P.Aside from the corniness, welcome aboard to AP. I hope that you'll enjoy yourself here. Obviously, the FAQ is the best place to go to become familiar with the rules and just be sure to have a great time as well!"
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Haruhi WALL
3 months 4 weeks ago
"I don't know, something about this wall just doesn't fit well together for me.Mostly because she's topless and smoking, two things that are complete unlike her. I'm not too sure why you went with the emo hearts if your going for punk, since punk and emo are two different things. I'd recommend going either one route or another, but I wouldn't go both because then you'll cross genres.
Not a bad starting concept, but I'm not personally a fan of something that is so..lewd. Even if it is ment to be tasteful, it really doesn't give off the impression of such."
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