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Welcome to my thread on the avatar arena winners!

As you can see I enjoy Pumpkin Scissors so much I named my critique thread after it smile

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In case anyone wants to check it out, here's a trailer to get you started...

Here I hope to have civil discussions on the winners of the week as well as post some of my personal favorites in both arenas. Please note that I am not judging based on matching, layering, etc. I like to keep things simple if at all possible. I like to be able to tell what something is without having to go cross-eyed trying to figure out what item got used where. As for cosplays I go by as close as I can see they are to the ref pic without having to squint at the ref pic. I wish they would make them bigger!

TIME FOR A REVAMP-PUMPKIN SCISSORS STYLE!
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Badges of Honor: Basically what I liked, originality, balance, matching, etc...I'll point out a couple areas that impressed me as well.
Questionable Measures:Basically, why did you do that/use that item?
Acts of Disgrace:Things that should not have been done ultimately.
Redeeming Missions:My suggestions on how to improve your entry if you ever want to enter it again...or my overall comment on the entry good or bad.
Badges of honor are your starting point-everyone starts with 5 here. +1 for each Badge and sometimes +2 if I think you did a really good job in a certain area. Questionable measures and Acts of Disgrace are minus points usually -.5 and -1 in value.

Here are the rules people, obey them or I'll stab you with my pigsticker!

1) Obey the Gaia ToS-obviously! Nothing inappropriate is to be posted or shared in this thread. No spamming! Spammers are reported no ifs, ands, or buts about it. stressed

2) Be respectful to other people on this thread-everyone is entitled to an opinion but that doesn't include cussing out others because their view doesn't match yours. Deal with it nicely! That means no drama people, if it goes on for more than a couple posts I will deal with it myself scream

3) You may discuss things but no whining! wahmbulance If you are mad about something someone said about your winning submission then explain why you did what you did! If you are mad at me don't bother reading this thread then, I really don't want to have to deal with sore-winners or losers. No flaming!!! This is the internet and you only see what I choose to show of my personality-so no you don't know me at all! stressed

4) No obnoxious post pics or outlines please! Keep it simple people! smile You may post some of your favorites too, I enjoy discussing likes/dislikes wink And I also love it when people post tekteks-go right ahead!

5) Don't take this too seriously! If you won, be proud of yourself! Yay you spent a lot of gold and won maybe a little bit of it back plus some new friends and nice comments...*gives a pumpkin sugar cookie*

A little addition to show I appreciate thread regulars, the Orange List:
Emo Kuroumi Nui
Trillium Fae
Sifen Yamishi
More names to add later...


Hate to do this but no bad deed goes unpunished...THE BLACK LIST
darkkid567-for spamming repeatedly despite rule number 1. Ignored and reported.

Draw your sword-I challenge you to a duel over the fate of the arena!
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Well, since I am going to be doing a critique/discussion thread, I will introduce myself.


I am Anhelitta De Celine-Val.

I am a Cosplayer of a few years experience in real life so the fact that Gaia has a Cosplay arena makes me happy. I've branched out into the Original arena as well in order to further express my creativity.

I tend to be sarcastic, which means people either get mad or go huh? at things I've posted. Don't worry if you don't get my humor, many don't!

I'm 2 years old on Gaia, so I may lack the longtime experience many others may have in Avatar Arena criticism, but I will try my best to be fair and relatively nice about it.

I like simple not overly complex things. Saves me the trouble and time of sorting things out.



Youtube explains my Titles usually...
I blame my husband for getting this song stuck in my head!
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LOOKING AT THE SOLDIERS OF THE WEEK


Okay then, let's get this show on the road! I have TWO helpers now!
Thank you EMO KUROMI NUI and TRILLIUM FAE for aiding this Pumpkin Scissors soldier!



Decided to create a section for the cream of the crop. You are the best of the best!


War Heroes
New Year New Heroes!

Week 4:
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Week 7:
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Week 8:
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Okay! Here are the cosplay winners!
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Angel Sanctuary-Alexiel

MAJOR (5/5)

Badges of Honor: Creativity +2. Originality +2. Background/Props +1.
Questionable Measures:
Acts of Disgrace:
Redeeming Mission: If this hadn't placed I would have been very upset. The layering of the outfit is divine! Great use of that recolor! While I am not super thrilled with the hair choice-but let's face it, gaia obviously has nothing better for this Organic Angel, the overall composition is quiet pleasing and well deserving of first place!

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Star Driver - Tsunashi Takuto
MAJOR (5/5)

Badges of Honor:Originality +2. Creativity +2. Background +1.
Questionable Measures:
Acts of Disgrace:
Redeeming Missions: Other than the mouth which gives him a slightly funny expression, this is darn near perfect! The layering from head to toe flows wonderfully. The gloves are meant for him and I am impressed you got so many items to layer for his coat. Congrats!

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God Help the Outcasts
CAPTAIN (4.5/5)

Badges of Honor: Originality +2. Creativity +2. Background +1.
Questionable Measures:Not quite sure I like the eye choice when paired with that mouth
Acts of Disgrace:
Redeeming Missions: I must say, three high ranked officers in the 3 top spots of the winners this week? Most impressive! I love the use of that background, it really makes this well known character spiffy! The eyes do bother me, they give her a slightly more bored look than anything when paired with that mouth...but 1/2 a point is no biggie. Be proud of your wonderful job!

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Troll Dad
WARRANT OFFICER (3/5)

Badges of Honor: Popularity vote +2. Creativity +1. Originality +1. Accuracy +1.
Questionable Measures: Full body color image would be most appreciated...
Acts of Disgrace:
Redeeming Missions: I will grant that this appears quite accurate...However I am of mixed opinions on this one solely because I believe that is was somewhat simple and bland compared to the previous 3 winners and that it won more because of popularity than anything else...Its not bad, but it failed to impress me much.

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Viola-Soul Calibur V
CAPTAIN (4.5/5)

Badges of Honor: Background +1. Creativity +2. Originality +2.
Questionable Measures: The nose and eyes just don't quite do it for me...
Acts of Disgrace:
Redeeming Missions: Welcome back! And darn it you beat me to doing her! I love how you went about her slightly complex costume and applaud your skill in coming up with something so good. However I have issues with those eyes and the nose does slightly throw her expression into a slightly silly one to me...Nonetheless, wonderful job!



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Naga the White Serpent
MAJOR (5/5)

Badges of Honor: Creativity +2. Originality +2. Accuracy +1.
Questionable Measures:
Acts of Disgrace:
Redeeming Missions: Definitely an original idea for cosplay! I like the scene and think you did a nice job on finding something to represent those critters. Gaia-we need cleavage enhancers!

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Raven-Teen Titans
WARRANT OFFICER (3/5)

Badges of Honor:Creativity +2. Accuracy +2. Originality +1.
Questionable Measures:Why that cape? Eyes bother me...
Acts of Disgrace:Either follow one image or the other...it makes her look a tad odd when you think she fits one scene and then you throw on another.
Redeeming Missions: I will grant you that you are pretty accurate-you noticed her bracelets, that her cape and boots are blue, etc...but the colors you chose just don't seem to have a good meshing. I really do not like those eyes. Her eyes glow...I probably would have taken that background item and used the eyes from it quite frankly. The cape is way too detailed for Raven as well. And as for the reason why people use the purple cape and hood? Better flow and accuracy. And let us not forget the moonstone that would have made a good cloak pin!

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Belle (resub)
SECOND LIEUTENANT (3.5/5)

Badges of Honor:Accuracy +1.Creativity +2. Originality +2.
Questionable Measures:
Acts of Disgrace:
Redeeming missions: I am sorry but I think I like your other one better even though this one has a better feel and color matching to it. That dress has the proper ruffles and what not but it just feels a tad lacking in comparison to a dress with the Gogh Reed skirt. The gloves only bother me because of the ruffles but they do match that dress well. Her expression is lovely and the hair near perfect though.

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WARRANT OFFICER (3/5)

Badges of Honor: Creativity +2. Accuracy +1. Background/props +2.
Questionable Measures:Why did you not give her a red arm tattoo?
Acts of Disgrace:That hair gonk Pocahontas does not have bangs people!
Redeeming Missions:While I do like some of your additions to this overdone and overwon cosplay much is still left undone. I like the dress layering because she finally has the fringe at the top...but the bustier leaves some abdomen exposed. I like the addition of Flit finally! The necklace is okay but still not quite right. The background is okay but a tad dark. And that hair...so tired of that hair. T.T

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Final Fight-Mike Haggar
CAPTAIN (4/5)

Badges of Honor:Originality +2. Creativity +2. Accuracy +1.
Questionable Measures: Did not know Mike Haggar was a boyscout xd
Acts of Disgrace:
Redeeming Missions: I admire your originality and who doesn't like someone who walks away from a fight with a shark unscathed? I wish gaia would give us a slightly less poleaxed expression to work with but it does work for his manly appearance and the toned upperbody is as close as one can get on this site...Congrats for originality!

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Don't think I will be doing all the originals anymore. I just don't have the stamina to be an overachieving Second Lieutenant right now xp
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Bear with me and please don't be offended if you are not displayed here...If you would like me to rate you I can PM you what I think of your entry...


THE GOOD OFFICERS

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~A Summer's Day Stroll-The Well Respected Noble- You live a life above reproach and are looked upon with awe by the younger nobles. However what most don't know is that the Silver Wheel has already recruited you.~

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~Mesdemoiselles du Royauté-The Siblings of the Silver Wheel-Older and Younger brother that are always in competition with one another and often mistaken for each other. Always at the heart of the plans to change the Empire and yet no one really suspects them...or if they do, lives to tell about it~

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~The Forest Fire-You are Section 3 Pumpkin Scissors!-Fire may be devastating to nature and humanity alike but lighting the spark in the people's hearts is a good start to ending the poor conditions of this Post-War Empire!~




i have to interrupt.

You can't have names of users in a faves list. It's an act of solicitation (asking for votes), even if you don't intend to.
Felix Virgo
You can't have names of users in a faves list. It's an act of solicitation (asking for votes), even if you don't intend to.
I have to agree with Felix.

Also, it opens up those users for down-voting, flames and harassment. Please remove their names from your third posts.
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okay...cosplay is up and i'm going to be working on original tomorrow...don't have time today since i only get limited computer usage now... crying
ninja Sailor Cosmos was Sailor ChibiChibi, not Sailor Moon. ninja
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Sukuya
ninja Sailor Cosmos was Sailor ChibiChibi, not Sailor Moon. ninja

i could have sworn otherwise...Sailor Cosmos was supposed to be the ultimate form of Sailor Moon at least according to the manga...in book 3 it says that.
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Look at Ifrit compared to the Final Fantasy series and you'll find that to be an awesome cosplay (I did anyway)

either last week or the week before there were a BUNCH of moogle entries and I have to say some were better, though I was happy to see this one place

I like your thread so far so good luck with it, although I do not agree with all of your rates it is good to see other opinions and rates each week so I'll look forward to more!
Isn't Sailor Cosmos ChibiChibi's future?

Then again, wasn't it also stated that Sailor Moon was truly Sailor Cosmos? :S
Aha, I love your comment on my avi arena entry. x3 And I'm a bit disappointed in myself for not finding a better reference picture. I'll keep it in mind that the next time I do a cosplay, I'll look much much harder for a good reference picture. <3
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in answer to the sailor cosmos question i'm going to post 2 pics that i hope will clear it up wink
sorry these are so big! i found a scanlation site of it since no one has these as pics, copied to my photobucket, and put them in.

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Teh Mog
Look at Ifrit compared to the Final Fantasy series and you'll find that to be an awesome cosplay (I did anyway)

either last week or the week before there were a BUNCH of moogle entries and I have to say some were better, though I was happy to see this one place

I like your thread so far so good luck with it, although I do not agree with all of your rates it is good to see other opinions and rates each week so I'll look forward to more!


okay, well i'll check it out...

must have been the week before because i haven't seen many of the moogles

and thanks for being nice about my thread smile i know everyone may not like what i rate but hey, everyone is entitled to their own idea of what something should be rated, this is just my viewpoint on these entries...lol. And I will try my best to keep this thread up to people's expectations!

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