The Low Roads, Chapter 7 (comic: M/F, full body).

[rajee]

Awesome Chapter 7 LBH. :super_hap

 

[Low_Roads]

Awesome Chapter 7 LBH. :super_hap

Thank you, Rajee! Got your reply over at the TMF (even though it seems currenlty to be drifting in limbo)... looking forward to having you guest in Chapter 8! I'll send details soon.

 

[Janus4385]

Holy $#¡+!!!!!!! I'm in Sammi's hands!!!!! I hope she's not planning to do anything funny... wait... WHAT??? She's selling me?! Come on!!! I'm gold and I'm giving a thumbs up!!!! What else could you possibly want??? Well fine!!! It's your loss!!!! 😉

Hey!!! Look at me!!! I'm a God!!! A God who's trapped in a golden statue and can't move or talk or do anything, but still a God!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL 😀 :super_hap :laughing: :super_hap

Great job LBH!!! I love the way you tell stories, it's wonderful the how you catch a person's attention 🙂 Just like in Spectacles, this is proving to be an amazingly interesting and complex story!!!

Thank you very much for the cameo!!! 😀

P.S. The Aurora pic, slowly but surely, its on it's way :super_hap

 

[Low_Roads]

I'd hoped you'd get a kick out that, Janus! No one I know deserves godhood more than you do! Thanks so much for agreeing to the tribute and for your spirited appreciation! If we have as much fun with Low Roads as we did with Spectacles, this will be a very, very successful series indeed!

And, of course, no pressure about the Aurora picture! The time and care you take will insure the best possible result (as always!)

 

[Janus4385]

Of course I got a kick out of it!!! ...A good kick... lol 😀

Thanks LBH, I really love the cameo, you can even tell in the frame, my statue is smiling and giving a thumbs up!!! You can truly see me enjoying the whole God thing :super_hap 😀

Who knows, maybe I can even get more screen time in the future... *cough... hint... cough* LOL

I have no doubt this will be a very successful series, it has a wonderful storyline, an even better storyteller, and of course all of your magnificent imagination to profit from!!!!

This series will surely prove to be one of your greatest works 🙂

 

[Low_Roads]

Who knows, maybe I can even get more screen time in the future... *cough... hint... cough* LOL

So ya ain't had enough, eh! :laughing: ... yeah! I can definitely see it happening! The devine Janus, sneaking in an appearance when least expected! The ol' mind is churning with creative possibilities now!

 

[Darth Vegeta]

What can i say but... excellent work ^^
I loved the cameo btw (; and the Knight.

 

[Low_Roads]

Thank you, Darth V! I'm really pleased you like the way the knight turned out... he's had a rather tortured production history and caused a lot of design worries. The suit of armor was conceived about a year ago as a Kalamos tribute, though (while I still consider it to be one) it isn't a proper one, due to non-specific details and a lack of attribution. I won't go into the convoluted, weary tale of how this concept lapsed into its present vagueness (primarily because it makes me look like a dunce, XD)... suffice it to say that I still owe Kal a specific, appropriate cameo appearance. You, as well... you certainly deserve my best effort, due to your high-profile importance to the forum and your kind, long-term support of this Low Roads project. I'll labor to figure something that will do you proper credit... something connected with your Aygomenian Valerios persona, perhaps. I'll contact you via PM for approval once I've gotten off my lazy duff and completed the needed brain-work.

The paladin was originally intended to be more traditionally armor plated, but I grew increasingly dissatisfied with this approach... the deeper I got into the chapter, the more fairy-tale cliche it seemed. I became enamored with a slightly more raw-boned, barbarian approach. The knight as he appears now is a compromise between the two (the teutonic Templar design from Alexander Nyevski, with its fanciful head-gear, was a major influense). Happily, I was able to locate several good photos for reference, most of them scale-model work (see examples below). All sorts of valuable inspiration to be found in these reconstructions... I was lucky to find them.

 

[FeatherHead]

I can't avoid my anxiety every time I see a new chapter, and this time was no exception! Amazing as always, LBH! I loved the allusions! And... 29 pages??!!! Simply astonishing work!!! Way to go, fella!!!

 

[Low_Roads]

I can't avoid my anxiety every time I see a new chapter, and this time was no exception! Amazing as always, LBH! I loved the allusions! And... 29 pages??!!! Simply astonishing work!!! Way to go, fella!!!

Too kind of you, Featherhead! My thanks for the hearty congrats! 29 pages... I know, this one tends to go on and on! :laughing: I generally like the page-count a bit more modest (25 pages would be ideal), but frequently it takes more space than I suppose to make the point I want or to achieve the proper pacing. 30 pages, I think, will forever be the upper limit; any longer, and I'll break the chapter in half (as I had to do with Chapters 2 and 3; originally, that storyline was meant to run without a break).

 

[Darth Vegeta]

Thank you, Darth V! I'm really pleased you like the way the knight turned out... he's had a rather tortured production history and caused a lot of design worries. The suit of armor was conceived about a year ago as a Kalamos tribute, though (while I still consider it to be one) it isn't a proper one, due to non-specific details and a lack of attribution. I won't go into the convoluted, weary tale of how this concept lapsed into its present vagueness (primarily because it makes me look like a dunce, XD)... suffice it to say that I still owe Kal a specific, appropriate cameo appearance. You, as well... you certainly deserve my best effort, due to your high-profile importance to the forum and your kind, long-term support of this Low Roads project. I'll labor to figure something that will do you proper credit... something connected with your Aygomenian Valerios persona, perhaps. I'll contact you via PM for approval once I've gotten off my lazy duff and completed the needed brain-work.

The paladin was originally intended to be more traditionally armor plated, but I grew increasingly dissatisfied with this approach... the deeper I got into the chapter, the more fairy-tale cliche it seemed. I became enamored with a slightly more raw-boned, barbarian approach. The knight as he appears now is a compromise between the two (the teutonic Templar design from Alexander Nyevski, with its fanciful head-gear, was a major influense). Happily, I was able to locate several good photos for reference, most of them scale-model work (see examples below). All sorts of valuable inspiration to be found in these reconstructions... I was lucky to find them.

Good choice.
For your next 'hero'. Maybe base it on a Grail Knight like in the classic art or in Warhammer. Those always look marvellous.

 

[Low_Roads]

Good choice.
For your next 'hero'. Maybe base it on a Grail Knight like in the classic art or in Warhammer. Those always look marvellous.

I'm not at present familiar with Warhammer, but examples shouldn't be difficult to find! And I will need further armored-hero designs... that's a recent decision, but a firm one! Very good advice! Thank you!

 

[Tickling_Anime]

Good story line like always LBH, hope to see more, and I'm glad to see Mercy isn't so old anymore. I was a bit shocked at it, and it's taken a twist, one that seems to be pretty good. Would've liked to see the Sammi tribute get tickled, but it was still cool seeing her. Hope to see more of your work, you know I liked it so much. Peace.

-AOD

 

[Low_Roads]

Thank you, AOD! Very pleased you enjoyed the story! I know that turning Mercy a bit haggard was a nasty trick to play on her; but, as it was only a temporary condition, I was fairly sure she could handle it. She's a tough cookie, after all, and the lesson learned was worth the strain! As for seeing Sammi in giggling straits, you're quite right, of course... that's the way we all prefer her (she even tends to favor it herself!) Truth is, there was precious little tickling treatment to go around in this chapter; too, I figured that placing her in a memorable character role would be a nice change of pace (... I know, I know... you don't have to say it... I'm a raving sicko!)

 

[Janus4385]

So ya ain't had enough, eh! :laughing: ... yeah! I can definitely see it happening! The devine Janus, sneaking in an appearance when least expected! The ol' mind is churning with creative possibilities now!

Well, you know what they say: You can't have just one 😀

Let the ol' mind churn away!!! lol

You know it's an honor to be included in such a grand adventure :redface: :super_hap 😉

 

[Low_Roads]

Well, you know what they say: You can't have just one 😀

Let the ol' mind churn away!!! lol

You know it's an honor to be included in such a grand adventure :redface: :super_hap 😉

It's an honor to have you! And that hamster wheel I call my mind has already whistled up two more appearance opportunities! The first won't be far off, and is going to be rather sneaky... just wait and see! 😉

 

[Janus4385]

It's an honor to have you! And that hamster wheel I call my mind has already whistled up two more appearance opportunities! The first won't be far off, and is going to be rather sneaky... just wait and see! 😉

I'll be eagerly waiting!!! :super_hap

Sneaky sneaky, sounds interesting... 😀

 

[Violetta]

Haha! You don't need me and some statues, Janus. You pretty skillfully pimp yourself. 😉

 

[Janus4385]

Skillfully pimp... huh... I definitely like the sound of that!!!! 😀 :super_hap

Well Sammi, I may not need you and the statues, but it's always more fun to have pretty girl and her statues to keep you company 🙂 😉

 

[Violetta]

Aww! Well, if I'm not needed, at least I'm wanted. n_n;; Sometimes that's even better.

 

[Janus4385]

Of course it's better!!! 😀

And believe me, if someone is to be carrying me around, I'm glad it's you :super_hap

 

[Featherdemon]

Great piece of work. 😀

 

[Low_Roads]

Thank you, Feathers! :content: I'm very pleased you liked this chapter! Also, I'm eager to include a Feathers tribute appearance at some point (around Chapter 9, most likely)... considering your wealth of fine original characters, it would be foolish not to! I'll send a PM when the time is closer and I've worked out all the details.

 

[Darth Vegeta]

Some pictures you might be able to use as inspirations! ^______^ enjoy!


The Grail Knight as he appears in one of my books on Arthurian Legends:
http://www.karenlyster.com/knight1.gif
http://www.windycreek.com/kevin/gralkn01.jpg

WH40K style:
http://www.hillcity-comics.com/role_play/gw/82-35.gif
http://www.roundtable-bretonnia.org...y/img_thumbnails/tn_grail knight champ 03.jpg

General Paladins:
http://www.d2sector.net/images/paladin_overview.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/d_champions_hall/ezine/paladin-history.jpg
http://www.aidedd.org/images/c_paladin.jpg
http://www.digitalhills.com/colour/paladin.jpg
http://tkingart.com/gallery/albums/tking01/2005_tking_c_paladin.sized.jpg
http://www.sergioquijada.cl/colors/paladin.jpg
http://www.atlas-games.com/images/paladin.gif



Cool Yellow Knight/armor design:
http://www.ocoeehighschool.ocps.net/images/OCOEE FINAL KNIGHT.jpg

Real-life Knight:
http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/images/oren/knight in armor.jpg



Aaah and Darth Vegeta's favourite rpg archetype... the Dark Knights / Blackguards! :super_hap :

http://shuppo.free.fr/drawings/dark-knight.jpg
http://www.maniacworld.com/black-knight.jpg
http://tn3-1.deviantart.com/fs6/300W/i/2005/048/5/5/Dark_Knight_by_JasonEngle.jpg


Real life Dark Knight:
http://tuatha.club.fr/Protections/Dark.Knight.jpg
http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/21333.jpg?is=325,325,0xffffff
http://images.google.be/imgres?imgu...ev=/images?q=black+Knight&svnum=10&um=1&hl=nl

Blackguards, Shadow Warriors and anti-paladins:
http://www.hobbyjapan.co.jp/dd/playdd/img/class/blackguard.jpg
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/EPIC_Gallery/Gallery1/44274_C1_blackguard.jpg
http://paizo.com/image/product/catalog/MEO/MEO1113_500.jpeg
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/dmg2_gallery/90081.jpg
http://images.google.be/imgres?imgu...in&start=108&ndsp=18&svnum=10&um=1&hl=nl&sa=N
http://www.system-tek.com/~nwinter/nwn/images/sou/prc_blackguard.jpg
http://tkingart.com/gallery/albums/album07/11_tking_shadowknight.jpg

Marvel's Black Knight (Dane Whitman / Sir Percy /...):
http://www.marvel.com/universe3zx/images/9/95/Daneknight.jpg
http://www.marvel.com/universe3zx/images/6/6a/Sirpercy.jpg
http://www.camelot4colors.com/BKnight4.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/gotrek100/PRESENTACION MARVEL/BlackKnight01copy.jpg

 

[Low_Roads]

Some pictures you might be able to use as inspirations! ^______^ enjoy!

Splendid! Absolutely splendid! A veritable Le Morte d'Arthur of knightly inspiration, organized with daunting scholarly precision! Beautifully detailed paintings, photos of metal reconstructions, even some of the scale models I like so well! A million thanks, Darth V, not only for the thoughtful consideration but for the mountain of labor this must have taken to compile! Not a question in the world that I'll find everything here I'll require for future reference... especially useful when I begin on your cameo tribute design (fixed for Chapter 9)... I'll PM to learn your preferences once I begin the needed work. Once again, thank you for this nice surprise! This wealth of background will pay unlimited dividends in accuracy and variety!