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MMO Forums => City of Heroes/Villains General Discussion => Topic started by: Ephemeris on January 05, 2009, 06:15:48 AM

Title: Costume Help/Contest
Post by: Ephemeris on January 05, 2009, 06:15:48 AM
I'm at a loss.....I'm looking for ideas/designs for my 4th and 5th costumes for my character, Citlalmina.  I've been stumped for the longest time.  She is an archery/fire manipulation/fire mastery (or whatever it's called) blaster w/ flight, hasten and fitness.  Her name means shooting star/comet's tail in Aztec.  The character is supposed to be Native American, Meso-American or Pacific Islander.

Her other costumes are:
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/Ephemeris1/screenshots/citlalmina5.jpg)
1) Native American (think Pocahantas)
2) Meso-American (Mayan Goddess)
3) Pacific Islander (think Goddess Pele/jungle girl)

I'm looking for two costume ideas to fill my last two spots.  The ideas should not vary too far from the aforementioned character info (that's not to say you can't).  It'd be best if it paid homage to those cultures or regions from which those cultures came.  Avoid using the cyborg or wedding packs, I don't have access to them.  I'm will to pay up to 5 million influence/infamy for each winner.  If I use any other elements from any of the other entries, I'll throw some influence/infamy their way as well.  The reward will only be distributed on the Freedom server, faction doesn't matter.  This contest will close on Friday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Thanks, and I look forward to seeing the entries.

-Eph
Title: Re: Costume Help/Contest
Post by: Verfall on January 06, 2009, 01:11:59 AM
Ok using this as a basis: (http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/aztecs/images/031118aztec_mascot.jpg)



I came up with this: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/verfall/Untitled.jpg?t=1231204263)
Title: Re: Costume Help/Contest
Post by: B A D on January 06, 2009, 03:35:19 PM
Ver wins.
Title: Re: Costume Help/Contest
Post by: MJB on January 06, 2009, 08:45:16 PM
(http://captainspud.com/mjb/images/coh/ephy2.jpg)

-MJB
Title: Re: Costume Help/Contest
Post by: MikeB7 on January 06, 2009, 11:43:45 PM
bleh

(http://www.fxforce.com/COH/citawhatever.jpg)
Title: Re: Costume Help/Contest
Post by: Kommando on January 07, 2009, 02:10:49 AM
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/KrimsonGray/Citalmina.jpg)

Forgot to add a belt - oh well...
Title: Re: Costume Help/Contest
Post by: Valandar on January 07, 2009, 03:43:42 AM
Quote from: MJB on January 06, 2009, 08:45:16 PM
http://captainspud.com/mjb/images/coh/ephy2.jpg
-MJB

That one kinda reminds me of a more risque version of one of Mirage's outfits...
Title: Re: Costume Help/Contest
Post by: BlueBard on January 09, 2009, 04:32:02 AM
Well, I got to thinking "Warrior Princess" and gold armor with red accents to suggest the sun, fire, etc.  I was trying for an amalgamation of some of the various looks.  Here's what I came up with:

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_pTqnufeMP1U/SWbQieFiULI/AAAAAAAAAD8/u_wK617aydk/screenshot_2009-01-08-23-14-49.jpg)


Various parts by name:

Hair - Serrated Sugar
Head Detail - Tiara9
Chest - Tech Sleek
Chest Emblem - Wings
Shoulders - Swept Point
Gloves - Cloud Bracers
Belt - V
Skirt - Mini Leather (w/ Dagger pattern)
Tights - Armored Pads
Boots - Bone
Title: Re: Costume Help/Contest
Post by: Ephemeris on January 09, 2009, 05:37:13 AM
Great stuff so far guys.  If you guys have any additional ideas or want to edit anything, feel free tto do so.  There is no limit on the number of entries.  :D
Title: Re: Costume Help/Contest
Post by: Ephemeris on January 15, 2009, 05:11:21 AM
The winners are Verfall and BlueBard!  Each wins 5 million influence/infamy on a character of their choice.

Here's the final version of the entry Verfall submitted with some slight modifications:
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/Ephemeris1/screenshots/0citlalmina.jpg)
Used the reference pic as a guide for these changes.  Changed the armor to one of the Roman ones, changed the boots to slippers/shoes, wings became a feather cape.

Here's the final version of the entry BlueBard submitted with modifications:
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/Ephemeris1/screenshots/1citlalmina.jpg)
Lots changed.  Basically, the color scheme reminded me of a phoenix, so I swapped the armor to the justice set for the bird like patterns.  Swapped out the wings for a cape.  Used roman gear for the shoulder pads, bracers and boots.  What can I say?  I like to tinker.  BlueBard's costume pushed the character in a direction I hadn't thought of, but was well within the concept.

Great job on all the costumes submitted!  Thanks to everyone that participated!  Until my next mental block....cheers!