Quote from: "Cosmo Gunny, on Wakachan's /os/"http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/hero/sfbio/
wtf?
Not OS-tans, but the closest thing to official mascots from Microsoft.
I feel amused and disturbed at the same time.
OMG!
I sense a LEGO version coming soon. lol
D: ....
im speachless...
And I...want to shoot someone.
And like, that IS a lego version already! YOU HAVE FAILED MORE THAN I COULD HAVE EVER DREAMED OF, MICRO$OFT!!!
Hang on there... Microsoft is following a company that's making stable and user-friendly stuff, if thats actually LEGO (doubt it though)... Maybe MS could learn a thing or two from them :D :D :D
OMG, those are creepy! Shows that a bunch of normal folk can design much better "mascots" or personifications than the entire creative team that can be hired by M$ -___-
And I find the name "Source Fource" a bit funny, as M$ hoards their Source like a mother badger protects her young XD
QuoteHang on there... Microsoft is following a company that's making stable and user-friendly stuff, if thats actually LEGO (doubt it though)... Maybe MS could learn a thing or two from them
Your like, my best friend :D
Just to compare...M$'s take on Vista:
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/hero/images/bio_wvs.png)
Our take on Vista:
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10274/normal_vis-tan_generic_pose.jpg)
M$'s take on a hot M$ chick:
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/hero/images/bio_isvgal2.gif)
Our take on a hot M$ chick:
(http://ostan-collections.net/imeeji/albums/userpics/10622/normal_1156508050146.jpg)
Nuff said.
And for completion, Our take on male Vista:
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/NejinOniwa/OS-Tans/Bou-kun_Net.jpg)
I still remember the horrors of walking around in that costume in October-10-degrees-in-the-morning. T'was fun, though -w-
Quote from: "Bella"Your like, my best friend :D
Yay!!! *dancing happily*
Thanks, I do really like LEGO because you can do practically everything with it (unlike windows wich is basically only good for gaming), you can even build a server (google) with it... (or create a sculpture of an OS-tan, hmmmmm)
Well, M$ does have a reputation for making less-than-well-liked mascots (ex: Rover, Clippy)...
I am also amused and disturbed by these new mascots.
Quote from: "Smokey"Thanks, I do really like LEGO because you can do practically everything with it (unlike windows wich is basically only good for gaming), you can even build a server (google) with it... (or create a sculpture of an OS-tan, hmmmmm)
Or a Clockwork like I once did, heh.
Srsly, M$? What the?
Just waiting to the japanese ostan boards to react to it.
Oh, massive lulz ensued...
Edit: Lol WUT? I just took some time of my life and read that stuff on the site. The story of ISV super gal.... ... ...orz.
Yup, Microsoft is treading very close to SourceFouge's name, LEGO's figures and, well our taste :D
Oh ho
(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9960/vistakun2bg0.jpg)
Yeah, I know I suck at crosshatching and overall human male anatomy D:
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I never thought I'd appreciate OS-tans this much. ^^;
Now if you'll excuse me,.... I borrowed some dinner a little while ago, and it's time for me to return it. -v-;
Oh, well if DK posted his, then should I too.
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/VDaab/isvlol2.jpg)
Go GO MS-Bashers!!! :D
...
I will refrain from saying a damn thing on accounts of sounding like an M$ Basher when I am actually not an "basher" of any kind.
*goes away... wait... returns*
Those Microjerks are idiots... MAKE ACTUAL OS-TANS YOU MICROCREEPS!!!
<conspiracy class="theory" target="LEGO" time="eventually">
LEGO has forever been scarred for life... not Microsoft will steal the designs aspects of that awesome franchise, will make patents and then will try to eliminate LEGO out of the toy business. I can see it all now...
What a way fro Microsoft to stoop so low... makes me feel ashamed of ever buying Windows software.
</conspiracy theory>
Quote from: "Kiso"...<conspiracy class="theory" target="LEGO" time="eventually">
LEGO has forever been scarred for life... not Microsoft will steal the designs aspects of that awesome franchise, will make patents and then will try to eliminate LEGO out of the toy business. I can see it all now...</conspiracy theory>
AAAAAAAAh! LEGO! NOOOOOO don't get bumped out of the business! Fight back!
Uh oh.
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/VDaab/isvwip1.jpg)
Oh man I gotta do a parody drawing.
Never thought I'd see the day when they ripped offed Lego...DEC, IBM, Xerox, Apple, all understandable...but Lego!?
That would make for an excellent Brick-film...Microsoft designing lego mascottes... lol :D
Looks like they've noticed the Lego similarities, they've redesigned the characters.
Edit: Oh dear me, further investigation of the site only provides more lulz, srlsy, WTF? SIMS BLABBER!?
(http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4976/aa740358vistahr9.gif)
haha oh wow
Oh wow.
I bet the japs are all either ROTFL'ing or clawing their eyeballs out right now.
And...slightly slow, but... "sensei"?
GAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH OH WOW XD, WHAT A *****
MOD EDIT: Last sentence edited for potentialy offensive content
Now I'm beginning to wonder if Windows7 will be as ridiculous as those mascots :D
Now I'm beginning to think there might be a suicide infiltrator within the company, or they've already realized they're going down and might as well do it with a blast, or something.
Also, if Windows7 is like THAT, then Hilarity will ensue, and once we've killed it, Nothing will have been lost.
Hello there, is this the new /b/ of /OSC/?
Oh wow, I did notice they look less Lego-ish now. A lawyer from Lego probably gave M$ a call threatening swift and ruthless legal action least they cease and desist from infringing upon their copyrights XD
QuoteNow I'm beginning to think there might be a suicide infiltrator within the company, or they've already realized they're going down and might as well do it with a blast, or something.
Also, if Windows7 is like THAT, then Hilarity will ensue, and once we've killed it, Nothing will have been lost
This is why you're great, Nejin!
*frames "they've already realized they're going down and might as well do it with a blast, or something." and hangs in on wall*
Oh yeah, and my Vista-sensei fanart:
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/vsBETA.png)
Hi, I'm a Mac.
And I'm a weird Vista marketing campaign.
This is just the vector sketch BTW. I have to finish it.
QuoteHi, I'm a Mac.
And I'm a weird Vista marketing campaign.
This is just the vector sketch BTW. I have to finish it.
I hope you don't mind me taking this stuff off to /a/. This is why YOU're great, Bella-san! ^W^
And I felt some resistance initially, but with this I might jump on the bandwagon and go ahead with some "XP-tan mockery combo" images. -w-
Added after 1 hours 9 minutes: HAHA OH WOW
k guys, how many of you guys are in on the /a/ RAGE thread?
Added after 1 hours 48 minutes: Well, guys, I and /a/ had a blast today, and even breached the image limit. Thread got off-topic pretty fast, but there still was a good amount of RAGE.
Anyway, thought I'd record this, so I've got it all archived down my shot folder. Thing doesn't let me upload it as HTML though, so i ZIPed it. Files are included (just thumbs though).
Also, I apologize to any people of any affiliation I might've hurt with this. *bow* You know how /a/ and /b/ gets the better of you, right...?
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QuoteAnd I felt some resistance initially, but with this I might jump on the bandwagon and go ahead with some "XP-tan mockery combo" images. -w-
XP-tan mockery?
QuoteI hope you don't mind me taking this stuff off to /a/. This is why YOU're great, Bella-san! ^W^
QuoteWell, guys, I and /a/ had a blast today, and even breached the image limit. Thread got off-topic pretty fast, but there still was a good amount of RAGE.
Awesome! My world-wide debut! ;010
I'm surprised...but glad...my drawing didn't get flamed out of existence.
That was quite a discussion, there XD
You're WORTH it, lass. -w-
And with XP-tan mockery I mean something like:
PANEL 1: Source-fags standing around
PANEL 2: XP-tan enters from the side
PANEL 3: XP-tan *snickergiggle*
PANEL 4: XP-tan *ROTFL* Grumpy Vis-tan enters from side, saying something like, "Damn impostors."
Hmm... those names are so... so freaking stupid.
"Windows Server Crusader"? "Office Master"?? "SQL Server Gal"?!
Do they think that their clients are stinking 8-year olds? Man... they could have used more matured characters. Heck I am willing to bet that they would have looked less stupid if they ripped off the Vis-tan design. and yes, I mean it as in draw them anime-like rather than some 3-minute baby drawings.
These guys makes my doodles look like million dollar paintings.
Hmm... I wonder if they accept open criticism without rist of having my computer hacked by them. I so want to rant on how freaking desperate they are. They should have left the artwork to the Japanese, at least even their crumiest work is as much cool as their awesome art.
*remembers something*
Oh... by the way... Nejin, the word "Jap" is a World War II word used by "The Allies" in many insults to their society. I suggest you make no use of it as some Japanese people feel offended when referenced by that word. I say it cause I've seen it happen myself. Just saying though.
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Oh... by the way... Nejin, the word "Jap" is a World War II word used by "The Allies" in many insults to their society. I suggest you make no use of it as some Japanese people feel offended when referenced by that word. I say it cause I've seen it happen myself. Just saying though.
Hoo. Didn't know.
Well, that's just me being generally and heartlessly oblivious to the opinion of society. I just think it sounds like a shortened version of "Japanese", like "Brit" is a shortened "British" and so on. But I guess all cases have their own complications. Thanks ^_^
If I want to abbrev. Japanese I just use AZN (wich is quite general, but most people understand what I mean
somehow i see that as more insulting...
my mind is fucked up.
ELEVENS!
Actually, I don't see "Jap" as a derogatory term. But since in the USA it's seen as a derogatory term, I think Kiso is right.
Just call them Japanese.
Or moon people.
Nope, you're right.
Elevens is the best to go with, ha. ^^
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/BellasOS-tans/vsalpha.png)
It's (nearly?) all finished...I could have added hair highlighting, but I kinda liked it the way it was...
Wow...we actually got back on topic after this long...
TO THE MOTIVATOR'D!!!
Alright... Well Im glad i took the time to read through this thead a bit more thuroughly.
Nejin on this page alone you have 2 counts of offensive language which must stop post haste. First the "jap" comment, which is indeed as he says an offensive term. Just as calling a person of arab decent a "haji" or a mexican a "spic" or black people the "n" word. I apologize to all for my use of these words but its being used to illistate my point. However it seems you really were not aware and I will not hold that one against you, Ill just remind you and EVERYONE that such slurs in the future will be bannable offences. Ive made it quite clear before that everyone is welcome on this forum and no one should feel offended here if at all possible.
That brings me to my second offence of language against you. The second word was removed because there is no doubt in my mind you know what it means, that it is offence if to some people even dispite your misspelling of it (which for all i know was to avoid the language filter) If your confused to which word I refer to, its the one you used in the same place as the "jap" comment in question and has been edited out.
I already know of one person who will remain nameless who will be raging about that when he finds out about it. Just as racial slurs are not allowed, neither are offensive slurs towards people of alternate lifestyles and preferences.
In summery... the first comment I will ignore as you were un aware that it was a slur, the second is your first and last warning on the subject. To be even briefer... Watch your FUCKING LANGUAGE or you will be banned.
Now, on topic....
Bella-san. I enjoy looking at your art quite a bit, but if I may, Id like to make a note/saggestion. Ive noticed that your main issue is your proportions.
not the best tutorial but here:
http://animeworld.com/howtodraw/bodies1.html
its all i could find on short notice. Ive got better books on it in my libary, but im in a rush and cant scan them now.
The best way to figure out proportions is using the head length method. Depending on the style of character your trying to draw a differnt head ratio may be required (such as in extream, chibbies can be drawn with a 2 to 3 head length ratio) childeren or younger characters use fewer heads. a baby/infant would be 4 heads, teen 6, and adult can or tall character could be up to 8.
Im glad you didnt get flamed for it, but someone did comment on Nejins thead that the legs on Mac there are waaaay long. Hopefully if you apply and use this technique youll see instant improvement in your art.
However when ever i make a critique and saggestion a complement always follows. One of the things Ive noticed about your art and have always enjoyed is your unerstanding of how clothing folds and how to abriviate it to capture the sence of the fabric without requiring exessive lines. Im not sure if its something you conciously make an effort on or if it comes naturaly but its very good. Bravo.
ow c***! now i realize how poor my drawing is... *eats his fist in frustration*
QuoteCosmo Gunny, on Wakachan's /os/ wrote:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/hero/sfbio/
...ಠ_ಠ...
This is what happens when coperate businesses try to dive into our realm of moe-anthromorphism
...it's like tryin to get a Cat and a Dog to make love...it's not gonna end well...
might toss my lil take on these 2 in a bit
drawing improves with time and practice. I feel even someone with not talent what so ever if they are willing to work at it can draw well.. if they strive to. "Im not good" or "i have no talet" is whats holding people back :/
well, at least i've got the right attitude... and after just a week or so i shoudn't be expecting any mona lisa's but i still do... *an artist is never happy...*
but it is annoying to have a brilliant picture in your head wich ends up terrible on paper...
Quotebut it is annoying to have a brilliant picture in your head wich ends up terrible on paper...
Amen broduh...Amen...
Something that I just realized... these will obviously become THE official canon OS-tans! No matter how we look at it, it was the mother company of the softwares that made the drawings.
And I guess I have to include them on the wiki thread... as much as I hate to even think on it. All my work... brought to a mute point because of a whim from a seemingly uncreative company. T_T
No worries. If we just can stop it from being socially known and accepted, nothing will happen.
QuoteBella-san. I enjoy looking at your art quite a bit, but if I may, Id like to make a note/saggestion. Ive noticed that your main issue is your proportions.
not the best tutorial but here:
http://animeworld.com/howtodraw/bodies1.html
its all i could find on short notice. Ive got better books on it in my libary, but im in a rush and cant scan them now.
The best way to figure out proportions is using the head length method. Depending on the style of character your trying to draw a differnt head ratio may be required (such as in extream, chibbies can be drawn with a 2 to 3 head length ratio) childeren or younger characters use fewer heads. a baby/infant would be 4 heads, teen 6, and adult can or tall character could be up to 8.
Im glad you didnt get flamed for it, but someone did comment on Nejins thead that the legs on Mac there are waaaay long. Hopefully if you apply and use this technique youll see instant improvement in your art.
However when ever i make a critique and saggestion a complement always follows. One of the things Ive noticed about your art and have always enjoyed is your unerstanding of how clothing folds and how to abriviate it to capture the sence of the fabric without requiring exessive lines. Im not sure if its something you conciously make an effort on or if it comes naturaly but its very good. Bravo.
Thank you Captain :) I do tend to draw my character's legs a bit too long...but it's never really bothered me as much as it probably should. I'll probably look back some day and wonder WTF? XD
As for the clothing, it took me months of observation and practice to finally make decent looking folds, and even more time to make them look more natural or flowing...but I always kept trying to improve.
Quotedrawing improves with time and practice. I feel even someone with not talent what so ever if they are willing to work at it can draw well.. if they strive to. "Im not good" or "i have no talet" is whats holding people back
I agree. Practice...and time...make perfect... ;012
Quotebut it is annoying to have a brilliant picture in your head wich ends up terrible on paper...
Oh, I've had that happen...you just have to keep working at it...
QuoteSomething that I just realized... these will obviously become THE official canon OS-tans! No matter how we look at it, it was the mother company of the softwares that made the drawings.
And I guess I have to include them on the wiki thread... as much as I hate to even think on it. All my work... brought to a mute point because of a whim from a seemingly uncreative company. T_T
Now now, there is a difference between a corporate mascot and an OS-tan. It's the reason the Mac and PC guys, the BSD Daemon, BSD Devilette or any other "mascot" aren't considered "-tans" or OS personifications.
Because OS-tans are, like a said before, a personification, almost always female, of a certain OS. Mascots are just a character that doesn't necessarily represent the OS itself, and probably doesn't have anything in common with the OS (c'mon, did you read the bio for Vista Sensei XD).
QuoteNo worries. If we just can stop it from being socially known and accepted, nothing will happen.
Woohoo a conspiracy!
Yeah! Let us conspire against Microsoft... Mwuahahahaharrrrrrr... *ahem*
QuoteQuoteSomething that I just realized... these will obviously become THE official canon OS-tans! No matter how we look at it, it was the mother company of the softwares that made the drawings.
And I guess I have to include them on the wiki thread... as much as I hate to even think on it. All my work... brought to a mute point because of a whim from a seemingly uncreative company. T_T
Now now, there is a difference between a corporate mascot and an OS-tan. It's the reason the Mac and PC guys, the BSD Daemon, BSD Devilette or any other "mascot" aren't considered "-tans" or OS personifications.
Because OS-tans are, like a said before, a personification, almost always female, of a certain OS. Mascots are just a character that doesn't necessarily represent the OS itself, and probably doesn't have anything in common with the OS (c'mon, did you read the bio for Vista Sensei XD).
*slowly nods*
I see... so there is hope for my wiki work to be still be quite functional, that is quite the relief.
I guess I can be hopeful of myself and my OS-[tan/kun]-making goals.
*wanders around whimsily*
QuoteQuoteNo worries. If we just can stop it from being socially known and accepted, nothing will happen.
Woohoo a conspiracy!
YES!! Let's boycott corporate mascots.
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Now now, there is a difference between a corporate mascot and an OS-tan. It's the reason the Mac and PC guys, the BSD Daemon, BSD Devilette or any other "mascot" aren't considered "-tans" or OS personifications.
Because OS-tans are, like a said before, a personification, almost always female, of a certain OS. Mascots are just a character that doesn't necessarily represent the OS itself, and probably doesn't have anything in common with the OS (c'mon, did you read the bio for Vista Sensei XD)
Well said, milady. Well said.
And boycotting THOSE things are about as hard as defeating a grilled chicken in combat. I mean...SERIOUSLY. "Windows Vista SENSEI".
It makes me want to go SSJ on those fukken idiots at marketing.
And YES, I found my entire Dragonball collection while I was fixing my room...so here I am. Old days ^^
Just for everyone's mental stability and information, this shit is now gone. Without a trace.
Did M$ troll themselves, or what? I dunno, srsly. We should've archived that shit. -w-;
ADMIN!!!! We gotta thread needs killin'!!!!
Get the shoggun pah![/redneck]
*grabs shotgun* Well goshdurnit, it looks like we're having old thread for dinner again!