OFFICIAL Eorzea's Next Top Model Discussion Thread

[TheRogueX]

:O :O :O *begins to hunt for Arias* Is he shirtless? I might find him faster if he is shirtless... >_> /swoon

Is he shirtless.. lol.. do you have to ask?

He's never shirtless, somewhere in La Noscea, with a friend...? (Kudos to Vailius for the shot!)



Maybe they're just hanging out playing with their sticks?

I can see you trying really hard to get out of there


oh and btw.. you can vote for 8 pics this week not 5 hun.

I had nowhere to go! I was surrounded! I had to.. uh.. tank it!

And thanks for the head's up.. I fixed my vote.

[Tinsley]

I think I need to make a trek to Sargantanas with Kaelah.. do some bird watching.. yah.. birds...

[pageybear]

Can I come to look at the "birds"?

[TheRogueX]

I think I need to make a trek to Sargantanas with Kaelah.. do some bird watching.. yah.. birds...

What was that? Something in the grass? Hmm... might be dangerous out here. Perhaps I should cover up..



EDIT: I take waaay too many screenshots in this game.

[Tinsley]

Can I come to look at the "birds"?

of course!

What was that? Something in the grass? Hmm... might be dangerous out here. Perhaps I should cover up..



EDIT: I take waaay too many screenshots in this game.

you're fine. trust me.

[Kouren]

Kin - Is it just me, or does Kin kinda glow in the sunlight? You've obviously gone for sex appeal this time around (Not to my personal tastes, but hey) and you (objectively) look quite good in the clothes. For me however, this does run the risk of being in the category of 'merely standing next to the NPC in the same clothes.' Fortunately for you I don't feel it goes that far. It’s not too much of a stretch to imagine that you are helping Loonh Gah (I think that’s her name?) with the over-sized lizard behind you. Also, not to bring this up again, but she looks somewhere between expressionless and slightly grumpy.

Thanks for the feedback! Nope, not just you; several people seem to think so. Sex appeal actually wasn't my intention, though. I'm fond of Loonh Gah, and I couldn't think of another way to coordinate with her. But if Kin seems a little grumpy, it's because she's not thrilled to have been interrupted. Loonh is one of the unfriendliest characters in the game, and I wanted to reflect her demeanor in the scene.

[Size]

Hi gang!

As this looks like this might be my last round, I'm taking the opportunity to say good bye and good luck in advance! ^_^

I'm traveled for a week and I wont have access to the game to make new screen shots, and because I never dreamed to make it even this far, my next rounds are basically my place holders! If I do manage to somehow make it past this round, I guess we'll see how they do in that case.

My thanks to Rongi for putting all this together and to the other models for their wonderfully creative works of art. Stay Fabulous!

[Minorinz]

Name / Votes

Maxwell 27
Yunie 23
Kaelah 17
Kurri 30
Vahn 26
Tinsley 11
S.Q 15
Jayzan 28
Kin 27
Ronberku 26
Yuni 11
Ciara 18


Not in order cause i'm lazyyy
Those votes exclude the voters that have -10 posts
feel free to correct me if i miscounted~

[Anapingofness]

Sorry it took so long to post the reasons behind my votes. I had some things irl to take care of before I could sit down and go through the images.
Please be forewarned, this is quite a lengthy post.
Also, all models, please know that I think all of the pictures a are really well done. I think all of you handled this challenge very well and with a lot of creativity.
However, this far into the contest, I had to nit pick so that I could decide who to vote for. I hope that you all take it as a compliment since it means that there is no glaring issues with your photos and that I had to really look closely to find the flaws.

-The models I voted for-
1. Ciara - The SS is very well framed by the background. There is an overwhelming amount of brown in the photo but it doesn't take away from the focal point. This is due to two things. The first reason is because there is a very solid flow to this picture. My eye starts at the window behind your character, then it follows the lamps on the back wall. Very quickly I see the two characters. The second thing that makes the two figures stand out is your character. The pose you decided to go with is a very assertive pose than makes the image pop.

2.Kin - The reason that I voted for you is because you look at the viewer. It establishes a connection with the viewer and it is difficult to look away. It feels as if the SS was caught in the moment of you turning around to see who was walking up behind you. It almost feels as if my hand was caught in the cookie jar, so to speak.

3.Ronberku - More Pirates!! I really enjoyed this picture as well. I think you matched Carvallain very well. You with the red and splash of blue, and him with the blue and splash of red. Almost a yin/yang type of balance. More than that, I enjoy the symbolism I read from the image. It is as if I am looking at the past and the present of Limsa Lominsa as portrayed by your character and Carvallain. I don't know if this was on purpose or by happy accident but a job well done.

4.Vahn - You matched Wymond very well. There is enough difference between the two of you without making either stand out too much. You captured Wymond's inconspicuousness very well.

5.Yunie - This picture is simply adorable! You and the shepherd are a perfect match. I love the time of sky and just how close we are to you. It is a very happy picture. What made me decide to vote for you was that you looked as if you were helping count the sheep. You are caught in the moment, something that gives the picture a nice sense of movement.

6.Kurri - This is a very close up, very fun shot. The lazy pirates of Summerford Farms are a blast. You managed to capture their lackadaisical attitude to their new line of work.

7.Maxwell - You did a great job blending in with Cid and his crew. Your choice of animation makes it look as if you are a part of part of the discussion.

8.S.Q. - I think you match both Hamon and your surroundings very well. You also managed to overcome the 'Roeg' problem that I encounter; namely, being just too big when compared to most. T^T Eorzea was not built with Roegs in mind!!

-The models I didn't vote for-
1.Jayzan - I really enjoyed the Pirate theme. I think it is a theme that really works well with Roegs given the in game lore. Also, it is tough for Roegs to look as if they fit in a place because of their size. You made a good choice in being aboard the Astalica and out in the open. You also made the good choice in picking the three pirates, two of which are Roegs. However, I felt as if your choice in attire made you stand out just a bit too much. I also feel as if your characters reaction doesn't match up with the NPCs as they are shown in the SS.

2.Kaelah - I really liked your choice of NPCs. We encounter the two miqo'te fairly early on and after all that has happened, it is easy to forget about them. I also think that you matched them very well while still maintaining your individuality. My biggest critique is also why I didn't vote for you. I think what would have really helped your photo is to zoom out a bit so that it looks as if you are "talking" to the crowd.

3.Tinsley - I really enjoyed the setting of your SS. I also enjoyed the humor between you and the Malestrom guard. At the same time, I felt as if the humor could have been achieved with a different head piece. For me the jester hat is a bit too jarring.

4.Yuni - Yay! Another Wymond picture! I think you also did a good job matching Wymond. I love the dramatic sky. I like how you are the center of attention. However, for me, I feel as if you stand out a bit too much. In my experience, Wymond is a very inconspicuous person and with both characters looking at you and you being dead center, it draws so much attention.

[Kurique]

I sent in my re-shoot Rongi. Hope you got it, since I was cutting it so close to the deadline.