Arachnoid Diplomacy [FAN ART] - WIP

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Meneliki

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Wasn't really sure which subforum to post this in. So here it is.

In my most recent game, my empire, The Arachnoid Collective, found The Human League and invaded Earth. It was truly glorious. I kindof wanted to hold off invading Earth until the new patch comes out so I could feast on the human food, but I just couldn't wait.

Here's some art I made to commemorate the event. I'm trying to learn how to do digital painting. As you can see I'm still pretty bad. This is still a work in progress:

arachnoiddiplomacy_zpspjkfywub.jpg



EDIT: Finished the touch up! Here's how the final piece turned out:
spider2_zpsvif98coh.jpg


Thanks for reading :)

{M}
 
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Exponentially better than anything I could ever draw, and I understand exactly what's happening in the picture, so I'd say you can consider it a success. Keep it up!
 
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Exponentially better than anything I could ever draw, and I understand exactly what's happening in the picture, so I'd say you can consider it a success. Keep it up!

Thank you! =D
 

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This is awesome, can't wait to see more :D
 
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Reminds me of the megarachnid from Horus Rising. Awesome work. :)

And I believe Wiz said 1.5 is incompatible with 1.4 saves, so you lose nothing by playing it out now.

Thanks!!

...AND.... really? Dohhhhh.. I guess I'll have to finish this game up fast then!
 

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Thanks!!

...AND.... really? Dohhhhh.. I guess I'll have to finish this game up fast then!

It's not as bad as you think (I know, artists are never satisfied with our work). Definitely a good beginning. The value structures and base color choices are all strong.

Wiz keeps saying "not soon" on when the Update/Expansion arrives so I'm thinking you've got some time. What I've been able to guess is at least a month (from missing dev diaries and unannounced features yet).
 

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It's not as bad as you think (I know, artists are never satisfied with our work). Definitely a good beginning. The value structures and base color choices are all strong.

Wiz keeps saying "not soon" on when the Update/Expansion arrives so I'm thinking you've got some time. What I've been able to guess is at least a month (from missing dev diaries and unannounced features yet).

Thanks! I'm working on polishing it up a bit at the moment. And yeah You're right, it sounds like it's probably going to be at least another month. That's fine with me, gives me time to finish up my current games.