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gideon_thorne
Maukling
Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am Posts: 6176
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 CK Screen
As I wrap this up and get it ready for printing, I figured you folks might enjoy a preview of the CK screen art. http://ravenchilde.com/screenfinal.jpgI wont put an image up, cause this thing is long and it would play merry hell with the posting format. _________________ "We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven Peter Bradley
_________________ "The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
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Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:14 am |
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Rhuvein
Cleric of Zagyg
Joined: Mon May 01, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 10781 Location: Somewhere in Time
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That is simply outstanding! Fantastic color and movement. I think you outdid yourself, Peter. [Set as - desktop background!!! ] _________________ Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte
"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth
_________________ Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte
"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth
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Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:25 am |
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Dristram
Ulthal
Joined: Wed May 31, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 609
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Sweet!
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Sat Nov 25, 2006 5:53 am |
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Metathiax
Red Cap
Joined: Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 320
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Wow!!! 13
This is a beautiful piece of art! I also added it as my desktop background. I must admit that the $15 price tag was making me hesitant to buy the screen (especially since my game is kind of house rules heavy...) but you got me reconsidering just with your artwork. I love your style (in general) which I find to be an harmonious mixture of old-school and modern fantasy art. 8) It's no wonder some people try to plagiarize your work (just kidding, I know it must be frustrating for an artist)... Does the product offer some extras other than the obvious recap of rules and compilation of tables? For me, that would definitely tip the balance in favor of buying it...
Once again, great work! _________________ "Abandon the search for Truth; settle for a good fantasy." author unknown My C&C Page My House Rules v8
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Sat Nov 25, 2006 5:57 am |
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gideon_thorne
Maukling
Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am Posts: 6176
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Honestly? I have no idea whats going on the inside of the screen. _________________ "We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
_________________ "The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
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Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:10 am |
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Ghul
Ulthal
Joined: Fri May 05, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 575
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Absolutely fantastic, Peter! Great job!
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Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:29 pm |
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Rigon
Clang lives!
Joined: Mon May 01, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 7141 Location: Conneaut Lake, PA
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Wow, great work, Peter.
R- _________________ Rigon o' the Lakelands, Baron of The Castles & Crusades Society The Book of the Mind
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Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:34 pm |
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PeelSeel2
Ulthal
Joined: Mon May 01, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 610 Location: Wayne, NE
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wOw!! Can't wait for this product to come out!! _________________ Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
-George Washington
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Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:06 pm |
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Treebore
Mogrl
Joined: Mon May 01, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 20660 Location: Arizona and St Louis
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That needs to be put in for an industry award, whatever ones it qualifies for. Awesome work Peter.
_________________ Since its 20,000 I suggest "Captain Nemo" as his title. Beyond the obvious connection, he is one who sails on his own terms and ignores those he doesn't agree with...confident in his journey and goals. Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
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Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:59 pm |
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miller6
Lore Drake
Joined: Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 1026
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Beauty, eh. And that thief seems oh-so-familiar...
hmmm...wonder who runs that guy? Brian Miller _________________ "The adventure continues"
_________________ Promoting C&C at Gary Con and LGGC since 2005.
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Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:05 pm |
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Jyrdan Fairblade
Unkbartig
Joined: Thu May 11, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 947
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Ooh, now that is cool. There's a great sense of action and of the characters. The bridge in the background is a nice touch, too.
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Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:05 pm |
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Omote
Battle Stag
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 11558 Location: The fairest view in the park, Ohio.
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Outstanding job PB! You've really outdone yourself on this piece, and now I won't complain so much for the delay in the CKS... maybe. ..............................................Omote
FPQ _________________ > Omote's Advanced C&C stuff < Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
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Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:38 pm |
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Moorcrys
Red Cap
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 224
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Woohoo! _________________ ----------------
Moorcrys
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Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:43 am |
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Omote
Battle Stag
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 11558 Location: The fairest view in the park, Ohio.
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I am not fondling my CKS yet. Just saying.
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FPQ _________________ > Omote's Advanced C&C stuff < Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
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Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:44 am |
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gideon_thorne
Maukling
Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am Posts: 6176
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TMI _________________ "We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven Peter Bradley
_________________ "The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
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Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:45 am |
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Omote
Battle Stag
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 11558 Location: The fairest view in the park, Ohio.
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Wha? I'd like to play with my CKS, I'm not ashamed to say it. Why are you laughing at me? ..................................................Omote
FPQ _________________ > Omote's Advanced C&C stuff < Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
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Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:53 am |
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Omote
Battle Stag
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 11558 Location: The fairest view in the park, Ohio.
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 Re: CK Screen
Mr. Peter Bradley, would you mind discussing your artwork for the new CASTLE KEEPER'S SCREEN? If I could pick your brain for a few moments, and ask some questions that many of us might like to know? First off, what was the inspiration for this piece? Is there a title to this work? Are the characters portrayed anything special, like personal characters, or ideas for character you may have had in previous games? The artwork shows a great deal of action. Did you have any other thoughts on what you might like to see on one of the most predominant pieces of artwork for the C&C game? The twin dragon is quite nice. Is there a purpose to the duality of the fire and ice presentation? Perhaps this dragon is to be part of some future story or product? With the fortress in the background, what would one of the people on the bridge be thinking at the point in time of painting? If you should like to answer any of these questions, or would like to discuss any other thoughts on the artwork for the Castle Keeper's Screen, please feel free to do so. Thank you for your time. _________________ > Omote's Advanced C&C stuff < Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
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Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:07 am |
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gideon_thorne
Maukling
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 Re: CK Screen
Ahh.. that might scare people, delving in my brain, but I'll have a crack at it. And can the "Mister" makes me feel old. I'm just plain folks and find it more friendly to be treated as such The inspiration was Steve using a variety of colourful metaphores expressing his desire to have a CK screen produced. In short, I generally don't have a particular thing in mind when drawing a picture. Steve simply propositioned something to the effect of: "There are two things you do better than anyone, chicks and dragons. I want both on this screen" I'll get back to you. I really haven't thought of one. Suggestions? The dude on the far right is a thief/mage (bout 12th level each class) of mine named Jaren Sen. Ask Rob Kuntz, Deogolf, or even Fiffergrund about the character in his last two LGGC run games. Course that particular character goes way back to the 80's when I created him. The rest of them are pure invention thought up over the course of creating the thing. Although the female archer sort of resembles one of my other characters. A ranger-archer type. I sort of have stories invented for the rest though. Yes, many. Most of which would get me arrested in about 12 out of 50 states and would sell like mad at more 'adult' conventions. Nuff said. I thought it looked cool and the colours worked for my over all colour scheme. Evidently Steve and Serleran liked the idea too, so expect to see a couple of two headed variations coming out. Personally I can see Mr Dragon saying to Mrs Dragon "Honey..is there something you would like to tell me?" "AHHHHHHHH %&^@%!" "Run like scared rabbits" or words to that effect most likely. Personally, I wouldnt be saying much, instead I'd save my breath and be leaving my own flame trail behind me as I sped off at high velocity. Me being the prudent sort and all who does not care to be flambe' or frosted. ^_^ On a more semi serious note. I tend to not do the whole 'fine artist' thing. Nor do I generally have anything profound to say about my work. Considering the predominant subject matter, it can be truly said my inspiration comes from women and a variety of fantasies. Anything else detailing such may be in the range of TMI though. ^_~` My sole motivation for drawing as I do is purely because I enjoy it and more or less is the only thing I've really wanted to do as a particular living since I first started drawing professionally, back in the halcyon days of my youth. _________________ "We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven Peter Bradley
_________________ "The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
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Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:31 am |
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Omote
Battle Stag
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 11558 Location: The fairest view in the park, Ohio.
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Many appologies for the "Mr." I was simply trying to conduct a professional Q&A, and thought such titles were appropriate. I will make sure in that all of my future addresses to you are, "hey, yoos." As a staple of classic fantasy art, having beautiful women and evil dragons is always welcome. In my personal opinion, this type of classic artwork never gets old, and never ceases it inspire deeds and fantastic adventures. Well, I think that if you had the time Mr. Brad... er, hey yoos, that we could hear a tale or two about these, so to be, iconic characters of the C&C game. Ha! We'll have to save that story for the Courtesans & Cuffs game whenever you decide to release it. The two-headed dragon on the Castle Keeper's Screen is great, and would make for some nifty monsters in any upcoming release by TLG, including the monsters pdfs, or possibly even the mythical 1001 Monsters supplement. It's good to hear that you find happiness in your work. Your fans are just happy that you keep bringing us some of the best fantasy artwork in the industry time and time again. Keep up the good work, yoos. And thanks again for giving us a little insight into the creation of the Castle Keeper's Screen! ............................................Omote FPQ _________________ > Omote's Advanced C&C stuff < Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
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Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:48 pm |
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gideon_thorne
Maukling
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That'll work. _________________ "We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven Peter Bradley
_________________ "The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
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Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:17 pm |
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gideon_thorne
Maukling
Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am Posts: 6176
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For those wanting to see that which was the foundation of my artistic style, and pretty much how I learned drawing techniques go here _________________ "We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
_________________ "The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
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Fri Dec 08, 2006 4:44 am |
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serleran
Mogrl
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Ahh, now I see what it was you were looking to have me do for you... excellent.
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Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:12 am |
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Deogolf
Lore Drake
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 1548
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Very nicely done, Peter! Looking forward to the final product!!
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Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:10 pm |
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moriarty777
Renegade Mage
Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 3735 Location: Montreal, Canada
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Um... the CK Screen came out after the second printing of the PHB but that won't matter. The information provided in the screen is consistent with the information found in the 1st (with errata), 2nd, and current 3rd printing of the PHB. Moriarty the Red _________________ "You face Death itself in the form of... 1d4 Tarrasques!" Partner to Brave Halfling Publishing http://www.arcanacreations.com
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Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:16 pm |
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gideon_thorne
Maukling
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 Re: CK Screen
Its for C&C.. there are no 'versions'. _________________ "We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven Peter Bradley
_________________ "The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
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Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:12 pm |
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Gladiator27
Red Cap
Joined: Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:00 am Posts: 251 Location: Hampton, Va.
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Very nice painting! I dig it....the red dragon's face in particular.
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:09 pm |
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ATOM
Hlobane Orc
Joined: Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:00 am Posts: 158
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Unreal! Your a master...
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Sticky Lizard
Skobbit
Joined: Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:00 am Posts: 19
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LOOOVE the artwork. Illusionist especially! Nice work. _________________ The lizardfolk follow the deity Semuanya, who at the present has not stepped in to stop Sess'Innek's attempts at corrupting and usurping his worshippers.
In time, you will all see that Sess'Innek is the one, true and most powerful deity!
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Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:59 pm |
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Zudrak
Lore Drake
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 7:00 am Posts: 1377 Location: Audubon, NJ
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Peter, I just wanted to say what a hit your artwork on the C&C screen is. 3 of my players hadn't seen it yet and thought it was amazing. I know I complimented it before, but I wanted their reactions passed onto you. _________________ AD&D, Amish Dungeons & Dragons.
"Galstaff, ye are in a cornfield, when a moustachioed man approaches. What say ye?"
"I shun him."
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"Knowledge, logic, reason, and common sense serve better than a dozen rule books."
-- E. Gary Gygax
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Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:04 pm |
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Darth Cestual
Skobbit
Joined: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:00 am Posts: 14
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Wow, excellent work!
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