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Post by Diablo. on Jun 9, 2011 8:12:45 GMT -5
In memorium to "Macho Man" Randy Savage. A legend taken from us too soon...Official Theme: "Bridge Burning" by Foo FightersHere we are at one of MicroStop's biggest pay-per-views, MicroSlam II. It is here where we will see some of the most anticipated matches of the past year on MicroStop. Diablo will defend the World Championship for the first time that was stolen from CMC, so can CMC reclaim what was rightfully his? Masson and MJH will do battle for the vacant Non Wrestling Championship, where it will be the new school versus the old school. MJH and CMC's new supergroup will challenge KOK-Cane for their tag team championships, while Dave and SPZ will face off in a brother vs. brother match. Plus, with more exciting matches, this MicroSlam is about to explode!MatchcardDiablo: CMC: MJH: Masson: KOK-Cane: CMJHC: Dave: SPZ: AVCore: Haasamaniac: Masson: Ermolli: AC vs. Attitude Adjusted Stip: Any musician Freestyle AC: Attitude Adjusted: Famous vs. *NO OPPONENT* Stip: Any character from a movie franchise Famous wins by defaultFamous: Get voting, "oooooohhh yeeahhhhhh!"
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Post by Diablo. on Jun 9, 2011 8:41:25 GMT -5
Match One: Awesome work, CMC, you have definately proven why you should be the champion.
Match Two: I vote for Masson here. MJH, I see what you've tried to do, but I'm not liking it, the micro looks more "frankensteined" as the parts just don't match up in terms of their style. Masson, great Grohl, the micro flows, it's a good job. I would like to see more depth in the pants, though.
Match Three: CMJHC win this for me. Hurricane, epic Scourge, one of your best micros ever. That being said, and no offence to you King of Kings, but your micro, out of the four is really lacking. CMC and MJH have made awesome micros, and CMC, that is one of, if not your best micro ever. Love it.
Match Four: I vote for Dave here. I don't like either micro, though. Dave, your micro is a rip of Abel's style, and even so the proportions and shaping are pretty bad. That being said, SPZ's micro looks...ugh. Words can't describe how poorly I feel about this, however there is positive in the great facial resemblence. But everything else is just off.
Match Five: Haasamaniac gets my vote here. AVCore, I like this, but it just feels the same to all the other micros we've seen from you lately, as well as the fact the face looks off, as do the boots. Haasa, you really stepped up, great micro, I like everything about it.
Match Six: Awkward here, but I am voting Masson (Undisputed Non-Wrestling Champion or what?) Anywho, great micro, it's nice, flows well and is simplistic. Ermolli, your micro needs some work in terms of shaping and body positioning, as well as the fact it has a massive forehead. Not a bad job, though.
Match Seven: I've got to go with Attitude Adjusted here. Nice Ryder though, AC, however the bottom half of the micro, in terms of shading and proportion throws me off, whereas AA's micro has a nice flow to it. Both of you guys have done a great job with resemblence though.
Not-So-Match Eight: Nice micro Famous, I apologize I couldn't get you an opponent in time, you did a good job with that Darth Maul, could use some more anti-aliasing though.
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Post by CMC on Jun 9, 2011 13:30:05 GMT -5
Diablo Vs CMCDiablo, you had the chance to really step up and bring it to me here. Now I'm not saying it's bad, and that you won't win, 'cause I could still see you coming out on top with this one. I just mean that you should've gone for something new man. At least, you could have tried posing it. Just seems a rehashed one of your old Macho Man. I think the Mankind you posted in the thread should have been your choice. Nice job, but I feel it could've been so much more. MJH Vs MassonI'm going for MJH, purely out of the resemblance to Hendrix it has. I do however moderately agree with Diablo. It seems a lot of the parts don't seem to fit together. The blue jacket shading fits quite well, however the collar just sticks out and doesn't seem natural. I'm not really big on the pants shading either. I like what you've tried to do. It could have been executed better, though. Masson. It's a Grohl micro. I'm going to get picky. I don't really think it looks that much like Grohl at all, honestly. His hair is the wrong length, and his beard isn't as bushy as it should be, based on that t-shirt. Here's the picture: g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/music/artists/FooFighters1A.jpgThe guitar is quite nicely done, as is the shading on the shirt. Tattoo's are quite nice though. Vote: MJHKOK-Cane Vs CMJHCWow 'Cane. That things incredible. Fucking awesome work bro. Not bad work on yours either Ben. I think the shading could be a tad darker in places though. Good luck guys. Dave Vs SpzI'd prefer to choose neither, but I guess that can't happen. In that case I'm going for Spz. The body is shit, however the face has a brilliant resemblance. I really wish you'd stop using this style Dave. I don't think it works for you at all. The micro doesn't flow at all. The edges are jagged, and I still think the template is too tall. Vote: SpzAvCore Vs HassamaniacNice efforts by both here, but theres something about Edge that puts me off. The shading is pretty solid throughout. I don't like how the kickers are tiny though. I don't think it has a strong resemblance either. Haas, yours flows a lot. Shading is pretty good, and not a bad resemblance. Not perfect at all, but it's solid. Vote: HassamaniaceMasson Vs ErmolliNice work Masson. Pose seems pretty good. Shading isn't bad but it seems boring in places. Solid micro. I love the predator micro Ermolli. A lot of detail, and it's paid off in my opinion. Big step up for you in my opinion. Vote: ErmolliAC Vs Attitude AdjustedI still can't get behind this cartoon style AC. I used to love your micros. I remember an Austin Aries you did once, that at the time, was my favorite micro on the board. I absolutely loved it, and just wish you'd still be pumping things out close to that style. The head on this is tiny, and the feet seem huge. Obviously it's because of the cartoon style, but I'm just not a fan of it. Nice micro for you AA. Shading is pretty solid throughout. Guitar is nice too. Vote: Attitude AdjustedFamous Vs... Famous?Nice micro Famous. I think the light saber could use some AA so it doesn't look as jagged, but it's good overall. Famous just tipped you for the vote though. Vote: Famous
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Post by Masson on Jun 9, 2011 13:58:54 GMT -5
MJH Vs MassonMasson. It's a Grohl micro. I'm going to get picky. I don't really think it looks that much like Grohl at all, honestly. His hair is the wrong length, and his beard isn't as bushy as it should be, based on that t-shirt. Here's the picture: g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/music/artists/FooFighters1A.jpgThe guitar is quite nicely done, as is the shading on the shirt. Tattoo's are quite nice though. Not one to complain, and I'm fine with you voting for MJH, I'd just like to say that the face is based off this www.daily-diversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Dave-Grohl.jpgAnd the shirt is just because I wanted something more than a plain white tee. And I'll vote some time tomorrow.
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Post by CMC on Jun 9, 2011 14:19:01 GMT -5
I understand it's based off a picture, I just don't think it looks all that like him.
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Post by Alex on Jun 9, 2011 14:30:33 GMT -5
MS World Title Diablo: Attire looks really good, lots of really nice detail here. The tassles on the jacket are very well done and the belt is cool too. I do feel this temp looks a bit stumpy in that the legs and arms are a little bit short.
CMC: Good shading throughout, face looks a little bit stretched but it has resemblance, and the face paint is well done. I like the trim on the jacket and the tassles are pretty good.
vote: CMC
MS Non-Wrestling World Title MJH: Looks a lot like him, but the face is a bit too long. The shading does seem like a mish-mash of different styles (the legs especially look like your usual style while the rest does not) throughout so the micro looks a bit disjointed. But the detail is very good throughout, mainly on the jacket. I also like the guitar a lot
Masson: Not bad at all, i can see some resemblance but the eyes kinda throw it off. But its still a little bit boring just seeing guy in regular clothes. Guitar looks good but a bit oversized
Vote: MJH
MS Tag Team Titles KOK-Cane: The alien is awesome, probably the best on the card, i really love the armour over the legs and the texture to the skin. Marcus looks good from the neck up but he's waaay too small overall, he looks like a dwarf. The gun is well done though as is the bit you can see on the chest, but his size is very distracting.
CMJHC: Jack is good but the face is a bit too round and the body is too buff looking. Try bringing the shoulders in more and thinning out the neck. Other than that the attire looks very good. Barbossa's attire looks great too, but the hair and beard just seem off.
Vote: CMJHC
Dave vs Spz Dave: I still dont like the template, and the body is too buff for him. Shading looks pretty blurry throughout.
Spz: Shading is a bit messy but the resemblance is actually very good, and i think you managed to capture abel's old style a bit better (since i know thats what you were both going for).
Vote: Spz
MS Cruiserweight Title AVCore: I like the hair but the face is a bit off. Im still not crazy about the hands too. The tights look very good though, as do the designs, and overall the shading is very well done
Haasamaniac: I do see some resemblance in the face...or mouth area at least. The hair is pretty accurate and the outfit is well done, good use of aa on the singlet.
Vote: Haasamaniac
MS Non-Wrestling Cruiserweight Title Masson: Pose looks good, shading's not bad but still looks a bit flat in some places, I think a lot more can be done with your shading.
Ermoli: Its quite good, the mask is well done, as are the dreads, the body still looks a bit too thin though. Especially the arms. Shading on the metal plated armour aint bad too.
Vote: Ermoli
AC vs AA AC: I like the style of this one a lot, its cartoony but isnt dragged down by the mishapen head the old temp had. Dunno who it is but the shading is good throughout and head and jacket. Kneepads and boots look good too
AA: The posed guitar version is pretty good overall but I dont really see Slash in the face, it looks a bit generic. Also the hair could be a lot puffier. Attire is good for what it is.
Vote: AC
Famous: Nice work, i've always liked that design for maul, you did good though it does look flat in some places like the face
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Post by MJH on Jun 9, 2011 14:48:02 GMT -5
I'll vote a bit later but I'll just address my Hendrix micro first, this was experimental for me as it was done in abel style, the head was based off a painting which is why it's a bit blotchy, however I really struggled to find any decent shots to use for the clothes so I had to do it in a more conventional style.
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Post by King of Kings on Jun 9, 2011 15:13:20 GMT -5
I appreciate all of the comments on my micro, even though for the most part they've been less than positive hahaha. That's a good thing though. I thought it was a great micro but seeing it against CMJHC I feel...underwhelming. I feel like I've let Josh down.
At the same time I do feel as though I've improved GREATLY over the years. I've been posting micros since around 2002? 2003? The first micro I made was based on Ultimate Warrior. I saw the proto for CS1 Warrior and based it exactly on that. I never posted it, and I didn't ever save it anywhere except an old Windows ME computer which was stolen. I finally posted one after that, an Undertaker and I remember a few people saying it wasn't bad but needed a lot of work. Over the years, I've received a lot of help and tips and I've gotten so much better. I gotta thank Josh especially because he's taught me tons.
That being said, you probably all know where this post is going. I've been considering it for some time and win or lose I'm retiring from competition. Art is something that'll always be in my life, and I do love to make micros and create pixel art from time to time. However, I think I've run my course. I've had a fantastic reign with the tag team titles mostly thanks to the talents of my partner. I feel like I can still contribute on the board, as there are a lot of great artists here and I'd love to give assistance and help them grow.
I'll make micros occasionally and I'll post 'em. sometimes I'll opt in on some cards. But with this post, this will be my final match. Thanks, not only to Josh but to everyone for the criticism on my micros over the years. I know I'm not the best but I can assure you I've always given a 100%. I wish I was able to produce a more stand-out micro for my last match, and I was intending on having it be called one of my best but obviously things didn't work out that way.
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Post by CMC on Jun 9, 2011 15:27:18 GMT -5
Genuinely gutted to read that man. Hopefully one time in the future, we can have a one on one. It's something I've always wanted to have now we've bothed upped our game. I do think you're getting a lot better, and it's a shame that you dont want to compete anymore.
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Post by AC on Jun 9, 2011 15:32:32 GMT -5
Oh wow so this is the last show for me and King of Kings? Well damn. I feel about the same as he does. But i'll vote here in a bit.
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Post by AC on Jun 9, 2011 16:08:44 GMT -5
Match 1: Gotta go with CMC. I like Diablos but it's not really anything new and the boots are wrong, should be normal lace up boots instead of kickers.
Match 2: Gonna go with Masson here. I really don't like how MJH's face looks melted to me on the dark side. I really like Massons face a lot. Looks just like Grohl.
Match 3: Going with CMJHC. Both teams did great but I feel CMJHC did just a tad bit better.
Match 4: Going with spz....never thought I'd be saying that lol but I feel the likeness in the face on spz's is spot on. I'm just not a fan of Dave's at all. It looks odd.
Match 5: Haasamaniac gets my vote. The jacket would have been a nice touch since you included the shades but it doesn't bring the micro down at all. AVCore did good but i'm not really feeling the shiny looking shading on the tights.
Match 6: Ermolli takes it from me. I love it. Can't really find a flaw at all. Massons is good but I feel the shading on the arms could be better.
Match 7: Good luck AA. Not that you need it though. My micro sucks from the waist down.
Match 8: Nice micro Famous. It's a shame no one handed in to face you though.
I think everyone did really good for the most part with the exception of me. Mine is the shits lol
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Post by the rising underdog on Jun 9, 2011 16:15:53 GMT -5
lol i find it so funny that the only reason bill winning is because of my own personal template not being natural that funny
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Post by CMC on Jun 9, 2011 16:37:57 GMT -5
lol i find it so funny that the only reason bill winning is because of my own personal template not being natural that funny Only reason? Every vote has listed the reason "Spz's has great resemblance." Learn to read.
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Post by Masson on Jun 9, 2011 18:52:55 GMT -5
Match 1. Diablo, It's a good micro. But as others said, and which I didn't realise before, is that is an update of an old one. Granted you changed a LOT, but it would have been nice to see something completely new. Also, something I've noticed now, is that the colours seem off, which I feel about most of your micros, yellows seem much too dark and slightly green, imo. CMC, it's a very good micro. Resemblance is there, shading is good as always, it's something I've not seen before, too, which is always good. Facepaint is great. I think the shaping on the arms could use a lot of work though, it doesn't look natural to me. Vote, CMC.
Match 2 Great micro MJH, love the style. Really like the whole 'Abel Style' mixed with your traditional style.
Match 3 First offI love both teams micros. The main reason being that the micros fit with each other, in the same style, which makes it look like they belong together, and really makes the micros look better. KOK-Canes micros look great. I can't point out a flaw in either micro, but my vote goes to CMJHC, only reason being I prefer their style. Vote CMJHC
Match 4 I was considering making a DP micro for my match, lol. I generally dislike the micro though. The template is too blocky, meaning it has too many straight lines and looks unnatural. Especially in the legs, where the shading suggests there should be ruffles in the shaping of the legs. SPZ, I really dig the face, resemblance is phenomenal. Attire is... something is this based off something he has actually worn? Vote SPZ
Match 5 AVCore, I like the style, but I find the same problem with this that I have with a lot of previous micros, and that is that the arms look like they are facing backwards, which looks very awkward. The shading is cool for the most part, albeit a little messy and crampt in places. Haas, I really dig this micro. The only problem I see is that the resemblance isn't too good and the pink is off colour. Vote, Haas.
Match 6 Great Micro, Ermol. Good luck.
Match 7 AC, it's a decent micro, but I'm not a fan of the oversized legs and small head size. A few things I would change is that the bottom of the jacket would be angled the other way and make the head a bit bigger. AA, I really like the micro. Facially could be better but the rest is pretty cool. Probably would've made more sense to have given him a Les Paul, too. Vote AA
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Post by Gav on Jun 9, 2011 19:07:17 GMT -5
World Championship No flaws in terms of shading or detail in either micro. Randy looks a little stumpy and I would have liked to have seen something more original in a title defence. Plates need to be stepped up to in these instances. Overall I do prefer Sting as it just looks beautiful. CMC for me.
NW Championship Quite cool that Masson chose Grohl because that's who I probably would have done (although an older era one.) It's not awesome but I do like the guitar, the positioned fingers and the tattoos. Very interesting way to go from MJH because it's something quite new for him, yet the head has stunning resemblance. Even though the top and bottom halves look mis-matched in terms of styles, I do prefer Hendrix. MJH here.
Tag Team Championship As a pairing, CMJHC have a much more compatible look here. They look fantastic and have huge resemblance. Can't quite recall the GoW guy's name, Marcus is it? Anyway, while it is alright, just looks short. Head is excellent. The alien thing looks very cool though. CMJHC.
Jobber 1 vs Jobber 2 Both quite dirty and nothing outstanding about either but SPZ's probably edges it due to a not bad at all head resemblance. SPZ
CW Championship Kind of hard one here. Edge's torso and eyes reek of awesomeness, but the designs, small boots and "I'm blowing you a kiss" mouth counteract it. Bret's mouth is great and the overall look reminds me of CMC's style, which can never be a bad thing. Haasamaniac.
NW CW Championship Decent Shredder but I think Predator gets it here. I would have liked it to be on a slightly larger scale but it's enough. Ermolli.
Freestyle Match Both micros are easily identifiable but I like Slash more. I think Iced Z could have done with a better choice of coat, such as the see through one. Attitude Adjusted.
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