OFFICIAL Eorzea's Next Top Model Discussion Thread

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Originally Posted by Tyriont

I'm bringing you a gift. Because I love you.

http://oi42.tinypic.com/35a67iq.jpg

Round four is up.

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Panic mode kicking in!!! It's begun!!!
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_meqp60dz3N1rtlxpf.gif

Sienna!!! Lolol

http://i.imgur.com/jMJCqiE.gif

:p

But really, I hope everything is okay in your personal life.

When you guys drop out and don't tell anyone why, we are left believing you died or are just a quitter, so I hope you contact us all soon and let us know what happened. Even if you just lost interest, its better to hear "this is boring to me. I quit." than nothing at all. Rho, other miqote that quit, the same goes for you.

Overthunk this round ;-;

*While reading the round instruction*
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Originally Posted by Epsil

Overt hunk this round ;)

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Fixed that for ya. Seriously the girl judges are fan girling it up in Skype. xD

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Originally Posted by EorzeasNTM

Fixed that for ya. Seriously the girl judges are fan girling it up in Skype. xD

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O_o; *runs to Balmung real quick?*

Alternate shots

http://i.imgur.com/XptFG7k.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/94Qz2F0.jpg

Time for outtakes and alternatives!! :D

I had a clear idea for this round, but it took a while to find the setting and lighting I liked. In the end there were two screenshots I had to choose from. This is the other one:

https://33.media.tumblr.com/b0277556...4z4o1_1280.jpg

And here's some of the other shots:

https://33.media.tumblr.com/bb18c23d...4z4o3_1280.jpg
https://33.media.tumblr.com/13725692...4z4o5_1280.jpg

A funny shot where I'm about to kick my camera girl! O_o; :D
https://33.media.tumblr.com/a75c96d9...4z4o4_1280.jpg

Alternate screenshots! I was dead set on using the Botanist gear because it kinda fit with the whole, "Where's all the damn trees?!" thing.

http://puu.sh/d0FHe/b1b9d78003.jpg
http://puu.sh/d0FJf/61a1e9c7d0.jpg
http://puu.sh/d0FKk/6c1b947399.jpg
http://puu.sh/d0FL6/c00dae1f6f.jpg

Everyone did so well this round o.o if someone didn't drop out of men's I think I'd be losing this one!

@Fate: I actually had a similar idea to yours at first, but I was dead set in trying to have a city in the background too and couldn't make it work. Glad to see someone else made it work!

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Originally Posted by Corfish

Everyone did so well this round o.o if someone didn't drop out of men's I think I'd be losing this one!

@Fate: I actually had a similar idea to yours at first, but I was dead set in trying to have a city in the background too and couldn't make it work. Glad to see someone else made it work!

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You would've been fine ><; Mine doesn't have a desert feel to it. ;-;

Wow! everyone did it as if you really are stranded and distressed. I did mine as if I'm fighting for my life survival man mode >.< Everyone else is so much better than mine ; ; I feel like I kinda failed personally this round.

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Originally Posted by Epsil

Overthunk this round ;-;

*While reading the round instruction*
http://media.giphy.com/media/Ay6HrZVsDYuvS/giphy.gif

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Since men have a no elimination round this week and I'm a female judge, I'd just like to say I think your shot is fine! Looks like you may have been stranded for some time and have adapted to life in the desert. Your gear could pass for torn bottoms or underclothes so that fits. As does the simple spear. :3 lol @ Rongi's quote. Over hunk'd. xD

You models blew me away this time, I think this might be my favorite round.

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Originally Posted by EorzeasNTM

Fixed that for ya. Seriously the girl judges are fan girling it up in Skype. xD

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lies! I saw no such thing from any of the judges

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Originally Posted by Epsil

O_o; *runs to Balmung real quick?*

Alternate shots
http://i.imgur.com/94Qz2F0.jpg

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two words.. that V

http://rs1076.pbsrc.com/albums/w457/...faint.gif~c200

Almost forgot, some outtakes of my photoshoots.
https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/...31&oe=55168EE6

https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/...67020183_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...32096608_o.jpg

A few more:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...69633923_o.jpg
https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/...14779773_o.jpg
https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/...56808859_o.jpg

Waaaaah! Round is up! Started writing this yesterday, so I'll finish and post it now XD

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Originally Posted by Kaelah

Aww shame, that'll be like 2:00am for me so I might miss everyone.

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I hadn't realized it would be that late, and on a night towards a tuesday too. Still, I'll be there.

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Originally Posted by EorzeasNTM

For anyone who wants to relive Cycle 1 and Cycle 2, I made a little table showing the results of each round! Went through and checked the scores of each round and everything, so these are in order of scores highest to lowest. Sorry if you hate the color I assigned you xD It was random.

Really interesting to see where the models actually fell in the scoring!

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A very interesting score board indeed... /think


So blown away by the critique I got from the judges for my Mor Dhona shot. I was pretty insecure about that one, so it made me very happy to see it so well recieved. Thank you all!

Congrats Marik! That was a really creative shot you got =D

I'm sorry to see Miki and L'yhan go. Hope you still post any other shots you've made for the other rounds, and that you keep on screenshotting! ♥

Get well soon, L'yhan!

Looks like some people kicking some arse this round. I love this zone and the color possibilities that are open with it. I want to personally hug Eirwen's shot: Everything from the dried yarzon bones to the disheveled makeup makes it look like hard survival mode. The cactuar earring is a cute touch too; I'm a sucker for details like that. I also really loved Kaiyoko's use of the heat wave. Really adds to that feel of succumbing to the desert.

I tried so many different things this round that my screenshot folder almost looks like I'm cosplaying some of the other shots.

http://i.imgur.com/WCiL0ui.png

When I started this round I wanted to do desert fishing. It seemed survival savvy and fishing screenshots always turn out awesome. However when I found these ruin thingies along the fishing spot, I kinda wanted to take advantage of some of the pretty desert landscape.

http://i.imgur.com/2PZbu1d.png

This thing kept interfering with screenshots so I had me the mind to try and kill it and pose with it like I was some sort of game hunter extraordinaire. Unfortunately, dead mobs despawn pretty darned fast in this game and I could never get my pose/expression emote up fast enough to take the shot.

http://i.imgur.com/jjQLvQD.png

Herp derpin in the desert.

http://i.imgur.com/5MMnfai.png

I loved this shot but all the dead space on the opposite side needed something to fill it.

http://i.imgur.com/XbabBNl.png

This was the time of day/weather conditions I wanted and the cactuar brings a pop of color that could fill in the other side. Too bad the only time he chose to stand in the right spot and face the right direction was at a sub-optimal time of day. In fact I will probably refrain from using a non-stationary minion again because this one was such a pain in the arse. He ran to and fro and drove me absolutely nuts.


http://i.imgur.com/X7v5MMB.png
Sitting and waiting for daytime to roll around because my night shots look like butt. I'm afraid I'll never be a Fate or Epsil mastering the midnight lighting. Though that isn't stopping me from trying and experimenting with that silly sun every chance I get.

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Originally Posted by Minorinz

Sakuraya: I like the idea here, but that's it... I don't feel the desert-like heat or the urge to survive. You even seem scared. Colors, angle and b/g could be improved..

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Thanks for the feedback! Though I seem to always be doing the opposite of what seems to be expected. XD


I went with a night shot on purpose, figured a lot would go for day, and the nights in deserts are just as bad as days but in opposite ways. 120 days can become freezing nights and the nocturnal animals come out, like scorpions, but also better time to travel if you're lost. Heehee, personally I wouldn't wanna be lost in the desert day or night. :)

If I seem scared/worried then I really can't say much about that critique, because that is the feeling I was going for! Newb explorer, lost in the desert and way over my head... my friends have been killed and I'm fighting for my life to survive. I think I'd be pretty scared, being lost and trying to survive is scary. :3

But yes, thanks for the outlook on the pics, all I can try to do is continue to imporve~! :D



Outtakes! -thanks to my friends who died for me lol, pretty funny to watch a lvl 50 person in weathered gear stand there and get hit by a 36 mob over the course of a minute before dying. We were all laughing going hurry up mobs faster! lol

I loved this shot, but I thought people wouldn't like that they couldn't see me. :(
http://i.imgur.com/Eds26Zx.jpg

His fist is larger than me! lol
http://i.imgur.com/JRnUiZt.jpg

Death shot was too late! lol
http://i.imgur.com/eOsSLZw.jpg

I always want to tell each and every one of you why you guys are great so this time I did. These are not critiques; Just why you all rock cause everyone needs some ♥ now and then.

Ladies:
Adeline: Your shots take a humorous and endearing look at the world of Eorzea. I love the ‘didn’t make it’ concept as well as the outfit. I know the hat isn’t a sombrero but it kinda looks like one here.

Eirwen: You seriously nailed it. This scene looks like something out of Indiana Jones and I love all of your composition from the dry bones to every tiny detail of your outfit, jewelry and make-up. You go gorl!

Iris: Sometimes I think we psychically share a brain. All of our shots have been in the same zone or general area. Your shot also utilizes the bright puffy clouds, rolling sands and even some of that gorgeous craquelure in the ground. I love the confused lost look on your face as well as the general color and positioning. Beautiful piece.

Kaiyoko: This is another scene that looks like a shot from a movie. The look of despair and the heat wave effect bring it all together. Truly gorgeous.

Lowena: Desert sunsets are the best! Very pretty shot. You stay perfectly lovely while glaring in the face of heat exhaustion. Love the facial expression and the gladiator sandals especially. A+ shoesieees.

Overlord: It looks like you wandered the desert till you happened upon a tribe of pygmy-lalas and miqos who now worship your fabulousness out in the hot sun. But remember dear Overlord, with great fierceness comes great responsibility.

Rhaya: You always rock girl. You also used one of my favorite parts of the desert where the sand dunes are all high. Really gives that look that the desert goes on forever. The midday sun really gives your shot a lot of great contrasty colors too. It seems like the Keepers of the Moon don’t do so well in the smoldering desert sun and she’s about to give in to the heat.

Sakuraya: While some of us have given in to the heat, you’re still fighting. A true survivor! I like the way the Amalja is looking down at you and the spear crossing the screen is a trippy effect. Keep being strong girl and show them who’s fierce!

Fellas:

Adam: Man you’re kicking ass this round. Great use of costume and location. It’s as if you were out botanizing, but the brutal sun was too much to bare. The disheveled makeup and position of the sun really help set the tone.

Aidan: Can there really be too many pictures of shirtless dudes in this contest? I think not! Keep em coming! This goes for all y’all guys. Marvelous sweeping landscapes, dramatic color fades and SHIRTLESS MUSCLES! /swoon

Epsil: This just slays. You really look like a lost desert castaway that has adapted to this new harsh environment and made it your own. I love the cacti and the coeurl and most of all, the fact your character’s super abs are GLEAMING in the light. If I hadn’t already had my morning cup of coffee, I might have fainted. Keep doing the Twelve’s work good sir.

Fate: First thing I notice about this pic is that gorgeous moonlight! The moon is half submerged in clouds off in the distance and it looks like it’s casting a soft glow over your poor, passed out body. Being fierce is hard work! The next thing I like about this is the way the mesa’s are these shadowy figures on the horizon behind you. Makes the whole scene very dramatic. This is a fantastic shot.

Flare: This is my everything right now! Your shots have this great comedic flare(hur hur pun), and create fun scenes where it feels like a story is unfolding. My head cannon for this shot is that your character is a wealthy entrepreneur out to make a fortune in the desert only to find terror awaiting with a big, wormy, hongray mouth. With this positioning, that dust trail in the distance also kind of looks like it came from the giant worm chasing your nommy lalafel.

Jinx: Bringing so much perfection here, my computer monitor might melt from the utter exquisiteness. Your use of colors and shot set up here are simply glorious. The red in the sunset, your outfit and the chocobo all complement each other. Great lighting and use of the sombrero-ish hat too. This shot really sets a great dusky desert mood too.

Marik: You show that big nasty who’s boss Marik. He ruined many of my shots and I shall take great personal joy in his demise. Your shot makes me wish every round was either a lost in the desert or lost at the beach challenge so we could enjoy moar gorgeous, shirtless, man-honeys! I honestly love everything about your outfit setup from the sandals to the jewelry to the shirtless tattoos. Keep kicking ass!

Ronin: Don’t know about you but I wanna climb out and explore those distant terrain ruins. In fact, that’s what I’m imagining your character is doing: Surveying the landscape to find a way to a shadier horizons. Again, great outfit choice and colors for the gear. Simple but elegant.

I just want to say AMAZING!! All of you did great wonderful shots that make this round soooo hard to pick favorites! absolutely fantastic! Great job! stop panicking! Remember, its always about having fun! If your torn, pick the shot you feel the world just needs to see! voters be damned! That way you'll always have pride towards your shot no matter who great the other ones are <3 In my eyes your all s-rank shots this round though! *many enthusiastic claps!*

TBH I am surprised to not see nearly as many Dune or Mad Max inspired shots this round, Flare seemed to be the only one to truly recreate an iconic Dune scene (sure as hell hope that's what he intended at least, otherwise I feel silly pointing it out lol)

If I were told to do a shot this round like this, I would have tried to recreate some iconic scenes from those 2 cult classics.

ONLY 3!?!?

Tie my hands while your at it why don't you :p

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Originally Posted by PureEclipse

Flare seemed to be the only one to truly recreate an iconic Dune scene (sure as hell hope that's what he intended at least, otherwise I feel silly pointing it out lol)

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I got this feel too, glad I wasn't the only one! :3

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Originally Posted by Sandoria

Sakuraya:[/COLOR] While some of us have given in to the heat, you’re still fighting. A true survivor! I like the way the Amalja is looking down at you and the spear crossing the screen is a trippy effect. Keep being strong girl and show them who’s fierce!

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Thank you so much, this really made me smile <3 *HUG*

Ty Kyri and Xev for your positve words :3 The competition is becoming tougher and tougher each week, and it's nice to know that I don't completely suck xD <3

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Originally Posted by Adeline

Ty Kyri and Xev for your positve words :3 The competition is becoming tougher and tougher each week, and it's nice to know that I don't completely suck xD <3

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No one ever sucks here hun^^ credit is given where credit is due it's just there's rounds that suit different people! Where one might not shine very well in one, they blow everyone away in the next! So hold your head up high, and let your imagination roam!

(Believe me I had rounds where I was really really happy with myself and other I just could not for the life of me capture or pull off a idea for, So just have fun with it!^^)

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Originally Posted by Sandoria

Adam: Man you’re kicking ass this round. Great use of costume and location. It’s as if you were out botanizing, but the brutal sun was too much to bare. The disheveled makeup and position of the sun really help set the tone.

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Thanks! I really wasn't expecting a lot of people to like it. All the earlier rounds were a big flub on my end and I think that I could have done better. This went through my mind while trying to get the round 4 screenshot! Round 4 has to be my favourite theme out of all of the given themes.

Knowing this, it puts my heart at ease. Thank you sooooooo much! :o

mine was meant to be a mirage, since that happens spending a lot of time lost in a desert, why else would random people be bowing to her in the desert

I tried to get a distortion effect from heatwaves, like this but for some reason none of them had it

Heatwave distortions happen more frequently during high-movement shots. T.T

I can't even imagine how much time it takes for everyone to compose such amazing pictures *^* Here's some pictures I took related to the theme :D

http://i60.tinypic.com/2wef2ar.png

http://i59.tinypic.com/11j851i.png

http://i59.tinypic.com/mkhchl.png

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Originally Posted by Corfish

@Fate

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Thanks! It wasn't my first choice of shot either. Originally was gonna go with this one, but the Sun minion was reflecting off the ground a bit too much.

https://38.media.tumblr.com/132d15b9...igvo4_1280.png

I was contemplating these

https://38.media.tumblr.com/ca42ecbc...igvo3_1280.png
https://33.media.tumblr.com/08262dab...igvo2_1280.png

I really like that heat wave thing.

https://38.media.tumblr.com/1a099bfc...igvo5_1280.png

Then the cactaur was just being a butt.

https://33.media.tumblr.com/9ccaa1dc...igvo7_1280.png
https://31.media.tumblr.com/6b26961a...igvo6_1280.png

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Originally Posted by Sandoria

Marik: You show that big nasty who’s boss Marik. He ruined many of my shots and I shall take great personal joy in his demise. Your shot makes me wish every round was either a lost in the desert or lost at the beach challenge so we could enjoy moar gorgeous, shirtless, man-honeys! I honestly love everything about your outfit setup from the sandals to the jewelry to the shirtless tattoos. Keep kicking ass!

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Awww thank you so much Xev!! I greatly appreciate the kind words <3

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Originally Posted by Tinsley

As a matter of fact, I, as a judge myself, can only speculate as to who the judge or judges are that wrote your critiques. I only know which comments are mine as TyrionT keeps us locked up in separate brigs with only a bit of parchment and charcoal to write out our comments under the light of the moon.

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*sneaks in to rescue his Library buddy Tinsley*

SHH! Don't let Tyrion hear us!

http://s52.radikal.ru/i137/1406/2a/5e7254ecda7c.gif

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Originally Posted by Sadana

Lowena Fae - This is a very good screenshot with strong "photoshoot for fashion magazine" vibes.
Epsil Ion - Very similar in feel to Lowena Fae's picture. Next month's issue of GQ, <please look forward to it>

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*places the magazines down*
http://i.imgur.com/p9JJBux.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/GkhXW23.jpg
*runs*

Tally Update!!! Don't click if you don't wanna be spoiled!

Adeline - 2
Eirwen - 13
Iris - 4
Kaiyoko - 8 (back at the top I see! ^^)
Lowena - 3
Overlord - 3
Rhaya - 2 (?!)
Sakuraya - 4
Xev - 6

Adam - 12 (And the first first to hit 10 votes!!! Congrats!)
Aiden - 0
Epsil - 10
Fate - 4
Flare - 8
Jinx - 7
Marik - 4
Ronin - 0

Just for fun because I refuse to work on my Chinese Propaganda essay. . .

and because I absolutely LOVE looking at these tables. xD

http://i.imgur.com/e43klF4.jpg
Iris is getting better and better each round!
Eirwen shot up in Round 3 and expecting the same in Round 4!
http://i.imgur.com/OnCNDfI.jpg
Fate is getting better and better each round!
And I am expecting Adam to be in the top for Round 4!

If you hate your color, sorry. They were random. xD

Does anyone know where/how we can make like a fan wikipedia page or something? I'd love for us to have a place to upload these tables, model bios, portfolios, etc.

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Originally Posted by Epsil

*places the magazines down*
http://i.imgur.com/p9JJBux.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/GkhXW23.jpg
*runs*

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Those are amazing. xD

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Originally Posted by EorzeasNTM

Does anyone know where/how we can make like a fan wikipedia page or something? I'd love for us to have a place to upload these tables, model bios, portfolios, etc.

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You can use this Rongi!

http://www.wikia.com/

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Originally Posted by EorzeasNTM

Fate is getting better and better each round!

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Unfortunately, not this round! xD

Tallies so far. Current through my post on page 3

Men1 - Adam Fylrmyn(22)
2 – Flare Anderfel(20)
3 - Epsil Ion(15)
3 - Jinx Fireboot(15)
5 - Marik Destriel(9)
5 - Fate Lhas(9)
7 – Aiden Weaver(2)
8 – Ronin Woofcub(1)


Women
1 - Eirwen Mackenzie(25)
2 – Kaiyoko Star(16)
3 - Xev Bellwyn(15)
4 - Sakuraya Kai(10)
5 - Iris Dawnshade(7)
6 - Adeline Urusa(6)
6 - Lowena Fae(6)
8 - Overlord Rikkustrife(5)
9 - Rhaya Relenah(3)

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Originally Posted by Epsil

*places the magazines down*
http://i.imgur.com/p9JJBux.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/GkhXW23.jpg
*runs*

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BWAHAHAHAHA!! xD

Finally did my submission for YT edition. 1 huge boulder off my shoulders! >_<

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Originally Posted by RaquelleAvarosa

Finally did my submission for YT edition. 1 huge boulder off my shoulders! >_<

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Gl ^_^! And gl to the rest of YT models as well~ I wish I could vote xD

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Originally Posted by Adeline

Gl ^_^! And gl to the rest of YT models as well~ I wish I could vote xD

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Thanks! Still gonna be a while before the YT edition starts though ~_~

I'm still working on my YT shots >__________________<

Rongi told me if I don't behave and get the shots done he'll take me out behind the barn and do me in like Old Yeller.