Eorzea's Next Top Model - Cycle 3 Round 4

[Tyriont]

Welcome back, ENTM fans! Round three turned out t'be trickier than expected but we still saw some fantastic work from our models! As always though, someone had t'be knocked out an' this round we lost Miki from th'ladies an' L'yhan from th'men. Sorry t'see both of you go an' we hope you'll stick around!

On that note, we've another unexpected removal from th'contest. Sienna has been eliminated by default due t'missin' a submission deadline. L'yhan was offered th'chance to return in his place but chose t'decline an' enjoy his retirement. As a result, this round will once again not have an elimination from th'men in order t'keep th'numbers right. Lads, if another one o' you misses a submission I'm trackin' you down an' keelhaulin' you myself!

On a more pleasant note, this week's model spotlight falls upon th'delightful Adeline Urusa!

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Tyriont: Adeline! First off, congratulations on makin' it this far! Time t'get t'know you a little better, I reckon. Let's start out by tellin' me a little about th'meanin' behind your name.

Adeline: “Well Mr. Tyriont, not sure if you could tell or not, but I’m actually half Midlander Hyur and half Sun Seeker Miqo’te. When I was very young, my mother fell ill and died, and my father was long gone by then, and I ended in a Limsan orphanage. There I was given a Hyuran name.”

(This is actually my first MMO where I’ve used the name Adeline~ RL it is a long running family name. My last name was originally going to be Ursa, but it didn’t roll right with Adeline, so I added the ‘u’ in there!)

Tyriont: ...let's not call me "Mister", eh? Stick with "Cap'n", "Ty", or "Sexy Pirate King". All work! Next up, how d'you fill your days other'n modelin?

Adeline: “In all honesty, I prefer just sleeping in…unfortunately, I swear I never have the capacity to do so. My spriggan Dusty always manages to wake me up early. Besides sleeping in, I enjoy meddling around with my friends and free company members, furthering my studies across the various guilds of Eorzea, and harvesting wood and ore, gardening, cartography, cooking, and fishing of course!”

(I also LOVE raiding! I wish I could raid everyday…on top of that, I love to farm content, a desynthing!)

Tyriont: A pet Spriggan, eh? I should introduce you t'my friend Ari sometime. What made you choose t'come try out as a model for us?

Adeline: “Well, I’ve never well…been too confident of my body. My betrothed tells me that I shouldn’t be so afraid to express myself. I find the ENTM contest as a way to slowly break out of my thick skin, and let loose!”

(It also allows me to use my creative mindset for screen shot ideas! I love taking screenies!)

Tyriont: I'd offer my opinion as t'why you should be confident of your body, but Mack's around here somewhere and she's likely t'try an' get me in trouble with my own lass...so best not. Anyways! Switchin' things up a bit from th'other interviews, what's your most hated place in Eorzea?

Adeline: “I bloody hate the Thousand Maws of Toto-Rak…it’s such a disgusting venue. The hordes of diremites, the cobwebs, the green ooze on the floor…ugh the place gives me shivers. No amount of diremite webs is worth the amount of uneasiness I feel every time I go there…”

(Don’t get me started on the length and mechanics as well -_- its so long and redundant, and you can just cheese the last boss…)

Tyriont: Time t'flex those writin' muscles! What's your story in th'form of a haiku?

Adeline: A young girl left alone (5)
She one day managed to find (7)
The home she longed (5)

Tyriont: Now that sounds like there's quite th'story. Be interested t'hear it in detail sometime. Lastly, tell me one fact that th'ENTM fans don't know about you.

Adeline: “Hmm…well I will say I’m an extensive lover of Ul’dan areas. Because of my love of Ul’dah, I own two properties in the Goblet. One belonging to my old disbanded free company, along with my own private estate…along with that, due to my history of Limsa, I’m not so fond of it…”

(If you’re ever on Adamatoise, send me a tell and visit me! Goblet Ward 6 for my house, and Mist ward 2 for my current FC’s house! I also have an alt on Balmung now with the same name! Holla at me on tumblr at urusamajor.tumblr.com !!)

Tyriont: Well, we can't all have taste. My thanks for givin' me some time Adeline! Best o' luck in th'comin' round!

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Right, onto round three!

With fewer models now, things are changin' ever so slightly. This time I need each o' you to go through an' pick our your favourite Three models from each o' the lists. That's three men, an' three women. Round closes at midnight (EST) on Wednesday, November 26th.

Now then, as I mentioned at th'beginnin'...we're once again down one more male contestant than intended. As a result, this week there will be -no- contestant eliminated from th'male side, havin' already lost our second contestant by default. However, I should still like t'ask everyone t'vote for th'men anyways so as they get a better idea of how t'improve an' see how they're all doin'!

ENTM Cycle 3 Round 4

Here's what th'round description this time was...

"Lost in the Desert - you're stranded in the desert wastes! Try to survive."

Women's Contest Round 4

Men's Contest Round 4

Remember, choose three from the men's contest and three from the women's contest, then post your choice!

An' models, no, you can't vote in th'contest unless you get eliminated!

Only votin' in this thread, if you'd be so kind! Come join us over at th' Official Eorzea's Next Top Model Discussion thread t'talk about th'round an' share your own shots!

[MissBrunHilda]

I thought the hardest voting rounds were behind me! This is incredibly hard and I don't envy any of the judges their decisions... My votes in no particular order, you all worked so hard and I can tell! And I can only pick THREE from each!?

Men's:
Adam Fylrmyn: You definitely look stranded...! What is a poor botanist to do?
Flare Anderfel: RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY! (Great movement on that Sandworm!)
Jinx Fireboot: You both look so lost and confused, I love it. You captured the hopelessness of being stranded.

Women's:
Eirwen Mackenzie: Just... Wow. Composition, the dead Yarzon, the filthy face. You've been through hell and you're still surviving.
Rhaya Relanah: I love the way the landscape is starkly cut in half, the staggering motion making it appear as though you lost your balance on a dune... I'll catch you!
Xev Bellwyn: You're most adept at surviving! Desertcasting will come in handy, and I'm sure that little friend can point you to the best source of water!

[Ganglyzilla]

Dang itttttt, all of them were so good T.T here's my choices, though they were hard to make:

Females:
Adeline Urusa - Ahhhh don't get heat stroke D; The brightness of the sun and the empty dunes work nicely together
Eirwen Mackenzie - Your facial expression really added that stranded feel. Absolutely looooove the background choice and time of day you took this! Also like that monster(?) I thought it was a skeleton ahahaha!
Kaiyoko Star - DAT EFFECT. I like

Males:
Adam Fylrmyn - I like how you captured the glare of the sun! Your outfit choice and pose are very appropriate for this theme!
Fate Lhas - Not quite sure if you were going for sleeping or heat stroke/dehydration, but I'm going with the latter! The weather (which I like very much) tells me you've been out in that desert for too long!
Jinx Fireboot - Ahhhhh your facial expression gives me feels ;w; but I love how you used your chocobo companion to really express that "We're really alone" tone.

[Anapingofness]

^_^ I hope everyone is doing well~ great job coming this far!
Here are my top six- three from each category.

Women's:
Xev Bellwyn - I love how whimsical this is. You're in good hands, your cactuar friend will assist you!
Eirwen Mackenzie - Very well put together. You make it seem unbearably hot and dangerous- but lo! water! hope!
Sakuraya Kai - great action shot. It really showcases a struggle for survival.

Men's:
Epsil Ion - Stranded in the desert? Np, you got this- take care not to get eaten by a random coeur! Also, gratuitous manflesh is always a plus. +_+
Adam Fylrmyn - you look so defeated. ;-; You're a botanist! Find some cacti that store water dangnabit!
Marik Destiel - I like this, while you're not "Lord of the Desert" the way Epsil Ion is you are owning it. You are making the best of the situation. I'm told that Sandworm flesh is quite delicious when roasted.

@_@ So many tough choices... *ALL* of guys have done a great job!
Keep it up!!

[Minorinz]

Eirwen: This is a perfect shot. Angle, color degrees and quality sharpness is amazing. I like the idea of having a dead mob in the b/g and oh em gee your expression is priceless!
Iris: The texture here is quite stunning, it's different than the others with their sunny hot theme. I like the dimness! Nice pose as well!!
Kaiyoko: The mirage effect is adding a good feel to the picture my only complaint is this brightness on the left, it's making it too flashy for me. Good job though!

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..
Adeline: too bright.
Lowena: relaxing pose with the wrong expression. I love the b/g though.
Overlord: distant shots are never in your favor unless you have a wow b/g to showoff. I don't get it :c
Rhaya: "praise the sun" lol?
Xev: I like it but it is extremely average. Give out a face expression? some interaction? also your choice of gear/outfit does not feel like it's matching the b/g theme, I don't know ;_;
I think your shot is good but it needs more.

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Epsil: You've been doing this pose quite much... It's awesome with the sun minion but hmmm..
Fate: You seem like you are being offered to gods by some tribe D:! I like it..
Jinx: That's a really good shot but that head piece lol


Adam: Good shot..


Edit: oright top 3

[Sadana]

Women

Eirwen Mackenzie - VERY good all around. You are the focus of the picture while still managing to show the vast, rocky desert. The dead crawler adds a lot to the picture.
Kaiyoko Star - Can't get any more "harsh desert" than this pic. With that bright sun flare across the sands... I think I've seen that movie.
Lowena Fae - This is a very good screenshot with strong "photoshoot for fashion magazine" vibes.

Men

Flare Anderfell - GREAT timing on this picture. Made me think of Dune right away. And you don't get much more desert-y than that.
Epsil Ion - Very similar in feel to Lowena Fae's picture. Next month's issue of GQ, <please look forward to it>
Adam Fylrmyn - Exhausted out in the desert? I believe you! Upon first seeing this screenshot, I immediately thought "Great pic!"

[pageybear]

Male:

Flare Anderfel: Always love pics of lalas about to be scooby snacks.

Epsil Ion: I love the cat in the background. I wouldn't mind being stranded in the desert with you.

Adam Fylrmyn: The forlorn expression is awesome in this picture. Good job!


Female:

Eirwen Mackenzie: Another picture with a great expression. I also love the sunset in the background and the dead monster.

Lowena Fae: The color of the sky is breath taking. Your choice of outfit makes me think of a pirate who is shipwrecked on a desert island. nice job!

Xev Bellwyn: I had to pick this one. Its reminds me of when a baby is walking to his Mother. Its look like the baby cactuar is toddling to you. So cute and very original.

[Mimilu]

There were a lot of neck-and-neck entries for this shot. Keep it up, everyone!

Male
1. Epsil Ion: Nice lighting and angles. I also like the Coeurl in the background.
2. Jinx Fireboot: Nice posing, lighting, expression, and use of an extra. My only critique is that the background is a little dull, there's a bit too much unused space.
3. Adam Fylrmyn: Nice angles, posing, and I like the camera flare. I think the only thing that would make this better is maybe a little more light on you, you're a smidge washed out with the background.

Female
1. Eirwen Mackenzie: Nice posing, expression, and I like the almost worm's-eye angle and that you're almost looking down at us. Really tells a story.
2. Kaiyoko Star: I love the expression and the story this picture tells. I also like the use of the mirage effect from the weather. My only critique is that I wish you were turned a little more towards the camera.
3. Lowena Fae: Nice angles, expression, and lighting. My only critique is that this picture looks a little more posed then the two above it. Like it was a fashion shoot versus a photo shoot (which isn't too bad).

I'll post my remain critiques a little later during the day. >//x//>()

[jars]

ehh I'm cuter then all of them

[FruityTwotie]

W O M A N Z:

Iris: TOKEN LALA REPRESENT!
Adeline: YOU'RE LOOKING PRETTY FLY, FOR A DEAD GUY! ( Girl, lady, woman w/e! )
Overlord: S o m a n y b i k i n i s

MANERGY:
Adam: LENZ FLARE!
Epsil: The kitty is on the hunt. WATCH OUT!
Fate: YOU'RE LOOKING PRETTY FLY, FOR A DEAD GUY! ( I WORKS THIS TIME, WHAT NOW! )