What do you guys think of this bird? Any criticism you have on my painting (style, subject, or otherwise) would be greatly appreciated. Hope you like it tho, happy new year. XD

(PS: Large version here: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/rpg srok/kestrel-at-dawn)

It's been some months since my last post and a lot of things have changed with respect to my latest movie and my user-page. I'll adress the changes one by one.

So, the user page. I made a new image for myself to replace one of significantly less skill I made sometime last year. Anyone who's played Persona 3 may also appreciate the asthetic elements I used. Anyone who hasn't played Persona 3 and has a PS2 is highly recommended to get a copy (ask for Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Fes, long name but its more than worth it, imo). I made a new icon too. I used to have it as Koromaru, a dog from the aformentioned Persona 3, but I think 'Novus' has slightly more to do with me as a flash artist, (Koromaru having nothing to do with me at all) as does "Densetsu" (I think I may change my username to densetsu, sometime in the distant future...)

I also made a new banner showcasing the Dual Arms series. You can see Verbatim as my current project, Precipice and Nocturnus having been already completed, and if you look carefully, prospective project concepts... If your curious about any of the names, feel free to ask, but I've only planned so far right now, so there's only so much I can tell.

Finally, my new flash. It's been coming a bit slower than expected, given school and whatnot, but its coming, and its gonna be big. Big, like more than 10 megs. In light of this, and the fact that it'll take WAY too long finish the entire thing without giving you guys somthin to look at, I'm splitting "Dual Arms: Verbatim" into two parts, about ten minutes each. All the actors have given all their lines, (save for one guy, who needs to finish some stuff from the now second part) and its just on me to finish the animation. It's coming slow but steady. Remember the train from "Dual Arms: Precipice"? (If you don't, and have 10 minuites to spare, scroll down and watch Dual Arms: Precipice) I rendered it in 3D. Hell yeah. Better yet, I included an image of it below. Hope you like it =D

I'll get the movie done as soon as possible, but I've sworn not rush things and get it done right. So, until then, bear with me, and I'll tide you over with some new pics.

-Thanks all,
RPGsrok

I've now started animation on my next project. The tentative title "Sides" has been changed to "Verbatim" as in 'word for word' ; this relates to the plot. The 3rd and final draft of the script is finished and comes in at 20 pages. From experience, I estimate that the final animation will be anywhere from 15-20 minutes and will thus take quite a while to finish. However, I am certain it will be finished and I'll be sure to keep you updated on its progress, starting with the below -

Dual Arms Verbatim:
TRT (total run time - estimated): 17min 30 sec
CRT (current run time): 30 sec
Completion (estimated): 15%
Scenes: 2
Release: TBA

I'll begin casting parts as soon as the final conceptual designs have been scanned into the computer. I'd also like to announce that for some scenes, I will now be using scanned background paintings I've created, as seen below.

I hope you all look forward to the movie; I can't wait to show it to you! In the meantime, feast your eyes upon the city of Ethraine:

-RPGsrok

It's official, I'm beginning work on my next project, tentatively titled "Dual Arms: Sides". As I am very early in the planning stages, I don't really have much info to give. It takes place in a folium (world) called Ihrziel, where snow drifts downward from the skies and streams upward from the "Yaethr" beneath the land masses, and centers on a team of Imperial Dual Arms users. It takes place the equivalent of a few weeks before Dual Arms: Precipice, and will not end with so much of a cliffhanger.

I gauge myself at <5% complete now.

(Note: By my scale, percentiles 1-15% are initial planning, 15-20% is voice recording, 20-90% is animation, and 90-100% is final clean up and beta testing)

Here's a conceptual picture I made. I'm not sure how close it'll be to the finished product, but I hope you find it interesting. If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to ask.

Stay Tuned, RPGsrok

It's FINALLY done! Dual Arms: Precipice is now on newgrounds for you to watch! If you have watched it, please leave a review/ post and tell me how I can improve next time. If you haven't reviewed/ watched yet, please do so!

Making this quick and simple - I've made lots of progress and the battle scene is nearly done. The stats:

Completion Percentage: 77%
Time: 6 minutes, 50 seconds
Scenes: 3
swf size: 4.5 MB (closer to optimized
Est release date: Late Nov.

Sorry, no pic today. I guarantee: the next announcement, which may be the last before the movie's release, will have a pic.

September was a slow month... but some things got done. Onto the stats:

Completion Percentage: 67%
Time: 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Scenes: 3
swf size: 4.2 MB (closer to optimized)
Est release date: Nov.

In case you hadn't noticed, the release date had slipped several times. Just goes to show you that you shouldn't take it for granted.

This is a picture of a tram suspended on wires over Sivrania, the city Dual Arms Precipice takes place in. I hope it gives a sense of what the city looks like. until next month!

I've begun animating the battle scene, which is set to last about 2 minutes. I've done 30 seconds, but those 30 seconds are among the most intense I've ever made. School has started so progress will be slow, but after the battle scene, the rest should be simple. See the stats below:

Completion Percentage:57%
Time: 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Scenes: 3
swf Size: 6.4 MB (not optimized yet, will be fixed)
EST release date: Mid. Oct.

There should be another update in a month, feel free to PM me.

Finally, here's a pic of the character Seth. you can't see it, but he's holding his Dual Arms - Huenir. Enjoy!

An actual image from the movie - hope you enjoy it. More later.

Ikaryu looks out over the city of Sivrania. . . Note his dual arms, Ares, set in cases beside him.

Dual Arms Precipice is now (unofficially) halfway done. I'm beginning to animate the battle scene, a challenging process to be sure, but it's coming along well.

The Stats:
Completion Percentage:50%
Time: 5 minutes
Scenes: 3
swf Size: 3.5 MB
EST release date: Early Sept.

A screenshot coming soon!