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PHI POOPOO
babble about my current work stuffs (evolving items, manga, etc).
Wow, I haven't updated this journal in nearly 4 months! I'll try to be a bit better about that eheh. redface (But then that's what I always say.)

Since my last update, Hermes Moon finished it's evolutions, and I took a short break from working on EI's. Instead I helped with the Gaia Olympics event, and drew the manga for Barton's Olympic Team, "Cat Fish". Since up until recently my work primarily involves avatar items, I didn't have too much confidence in how well my non-sprite drawings might be received by the community. But your responses were so unexpectedly positive! eek and there were some of the most hilarious comic edits! (some were so horrible they made my brain bleed XD) Thank you all for your great comments! Reading all you had to say in the forums was more encouraging for me than you'll ever know.

And I'm happy Barton won! twisted

During that time, I was asked to make another evolving item. After much deliberation with my managers, we came up with the Fallen Wish.

Here are a select few (very) quick sweatdrop stage 1 concept sketches from the brainstorm.

<img src="http://www.melon-pan.net/phi/gaia/fwsketch1.jpg">

As stars will be an ongoing motif, the initial stage ended up being similar to how Hermes' Moon started out. I actually -really- like the compeito idea, but it didn't end up being consistent with the rest of the item, and especially not for the start pose. Maybe somehow I'll figure out a way to squeeze that in there... xd

A few points I can share about Fallen Wish are that it certainly won't be just silver themed, and that I hope to give it a -little- bit more masculine elements. Please expect something that has a somewhat similar feel and style to Hermes Moon, but like nothing that's on Gaia right now.

In any case, I'm really excited for this item and all the new variations it's going to have! whee

When possible, I'll try to share the ideas for each evolution, as well as the poses that didn't make it. Thank you guys for your continued support! You all have some very creative speculations. whee I learned a lot from my last evolving item, so this time I'll be able to consider all the suggestions and feedback from Hermes Moon, and hopefully make the Fallen Wish the best item I can! Please look forward to future evolutions!

thank you guys~ heart
-phi

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    Erebea revius
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 08:20pm


    Its a shame the stars in a bottle/jar didn't make it, as it would have been quite cute actually. I think I may go and get a couple after reading this journal entry. 3nodding


    Smaddy
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 08:25pm


    I like the concept that now exists, the item is really cute.

    I'm saving up to buy one with gold, because I refuse to pay $10 cash for one item. Sorry, that's just how I feel about it.

    Knowing you're making it and you were responsible for Hermes makes me definitely want to pick one up soon.


    pirhan
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 08:30pm


    Well, now I'm a lot more confident shelling out the $10 for the EI. It'll have to wait unfortunately for tomorrow so that I can load up my GC. :3 I look forward to seeing the sketches.


    Masco
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 08:42pm


    I knew it was you heart

    I was absolutely in love with the Hermes' Moon, so I'm glad this is by you as well. I'll definitely pick one up.


    Jme83
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 08:43pm


    I have a feeling that this is gonna be one awesome EI, if only I had either the gold or the G Cash to get one... emo But, where there's a will, there's a way!


    Kunai Jones
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 08:54pm


    You're making Fallen Wish?

    Okay, I'll buy one now. mrgreen


    SakuraKaijuu
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 09:08pm


    Oh oh, I have to add another Phi item to my collection! XD heart


    Milkiebun
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 09:21pm


    I like the sketches you did for Fallen Wish, I got one yesterday (which was the day it released) and I had a feeling that this evolving item could be cool. I hope you get more cool ideas for Fallen Wish! ^_^


    Jiang Ryudo
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 10:55pm


    surprised Phiiii!! I thought the star might be you!! heart I must buy moar then! heart


    MissAnaHappy
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 11:07pm


    Like Smaddy, I would never get the item from the Cash Shop. Since it's by you, and considering what you did with Hermes Moon, I will definitely be getting it through the MP though. 3nodding


    Arre Kleindel
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 11:07pm


    Yay! Another Phi item! I absolutly love Hermes' Moon so I'm so glad that you're doing this one! I may have to buy more of them as the evolutions go on. =3


    Aries_LT
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 11:16pm


    Well, with all of this talk of a huge mythical creature, I'm certainly excited. I love huge ferocious things.

    I can see the hint of other colors in the first evolutions, so I can't wait to see how they are used- but I wouldn't mind silver things or anything. I love silver, but gold gets used so much more often it seems like.


    Leurun
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 11:47pm


    Yay~
    I was wondering if you were going to do another EI.
    C:
    It's good to hear it'll have a masculine touch since guys don't always get the most choices these days.
    XP

    ♥♥♥


    seaweasel
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    Wed Sep 17, 2008 @ 11:56pm


    Phi, you are the savior for all males on Gaia. Not the girls with male accounts, but for all guys with guy accounts. If this is going to be a masculine item, I'm happy. But before I knew it was going to have masculine features, I fell in love with it. I'd like to see the color silver used in this one. We don't really have a lot of EIs with silver in them now do we? I can't wait to see what comes from it. I hope its a dragon though. The last Item I can remember that was actually a Dragon was Gwee, and he's a couple of years old now. I know the Summoning Tome had 2 dragons, but they weren't the main idea of the item. One color I'd love to see is that almost white blue color. Like with Buki and her Book, only I don't like the yellow that's associated with her swirls.

    ~Seaweasel!


    KyuubiNaruto581
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 12:06am


    YES YES YES, I never did ever get a chance to buy the hermes moon cause i wasn't on at the time but now I can wait!!!, you are making an impression on the people cause its 144,000 some in the market!!, and just the first gen. Can't wait to see what happens with this masculine item (YESSS god is smiling on us)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mrgreen mrgreen mrgreen mrgreen mrgreen mrgreen


    Kazekamii
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 12:19am


    Just curious, as this is a 999GC item, does that mean it will have new poses during the weeks it doesn't evolve? like Picolitrosso's Urn does?


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    Doc Nemesis
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 01:26am


    I don't often try to find out more about EI's but the hints dropped in the announcement piqued my curiosity enough that I had to go snoop around. I'm new to the site, so I didn't know that certain artists created certain items (though i have noticed a theme). I actually like the stars in a jar from the sketches and hope that is a future evolution.


    Caged Little Fairy
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 01:34am


    Sweet~! I'm really looking forward to this EI. Keep up the good work.


    Wangst
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 01:46am


    Hermes' Moon was one of my favorite evolving items, so I'm excited to hear that you're in charge of the Fallen Wish. Can't wait to see how this one evolves! <3


    Digital Puppetry
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 01:54am


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    ⌦I would just like to note that since it is a 999GC item, if you could please follow Pepper-Tea's lead when it comes to a small evolution between the main evolutions.

    I thought it was really cute and nice to find something new ever week instead of just waiting every other week.

    I really liked the Hermes' Moon, so I have high hopes for this item. It's about time Gaia made more male friendly items.
    ⌫


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    CioccoLatte
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 02:15am


    I love the technicolor splarklies on the star presently, and am relieved that the EI will not be purely silver items. I cannot wait to own one for myself, but i may have to forgo having a 1st gen. Good luck with this item, although i have a feeling you'll do great anyway!


    stellacadente
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 02:31am


    I can't wait to see what the Fallen Star will do!


    Lady Kayura
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 02:32am


    "Cat Fish" was great xD I didn't know you drew it. So now I'm torn, which do I want to see you work on more, manga or items? xD (Oh, who am I kidding, items plz <3) Fallen Wish looks great ^-^ I bought one and I can't wait to see what will come from it. Any chance we might have something related to dragons with it? Please? Please? <3


    Ungoliath
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 03:57am


    I'm still wanting some items from Hermes. But Oh well, I hope this new item could be the chance to suggest on-going. heart Don't get my wrong, I think this is really great. (I read this after one day and I realize how Ogre I can sound)

    Be prepared for tons of comment on each entry!

    And I want to know the same that an user asked before...This WILL evolve like the Urn, right? o_Ô

    ---

    My dreams involve now a Silver Cape JUST beacuse of you >_>
    I finally got one, btw. A Fallen Wish.


    ZakuMent
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 04:10am


    Awesome. I can't wait Phi : ) heart

    *goes to see if she can afford one now* xDD


    pannyx
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 04:26am


    I wondered if you were the artist. I'll definitely have to pick one up. smile


    Amayatar
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 05:10am


    I thought it might be yours! I totally have to save up to get one. **looks at gold total hopefullly**


    Kai-Shan Valandria
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 05:46am


    Oooo, you're doing this one? heart

    I already knew I had to get it (Howl cosplay! *makes grabby hands*)
    I too, disagree with the pricetag (I would have liked to see $7.50 max, myself), but you likely didn't have a say in that. :* (

    Anyway, I can't wait to see what comes of this! Hopefully we can get the star-in-jar pose? Maybe a starry backround scene? Can we also please get a bunch of silver items from this? We need some quite badly! sweatdrop

    Lollers, the captcha was $700,000 appealing. Is it now? xD
    Though I hope that isn't going to be the cost of Gaia's next premium item.. stare


    Trixsy
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 05:58am


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    I bought the fallen wish, and now that I see you're the one that made it I'm super excited! 8D Let me just thank you for not going with the bottle theme for the first evolution. Fausto's Bottle has that covered ^_^ Can't wait to see this evolve!
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    Spriteless Girl
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 07:25am


    Hermes' Moon had some poses suitable for males. Nothing masculine per sé, but nothing feminine about eating lots of rice balls and wearing a heavy cloak. But more masculine items is good, even as a girl I don't always like girly stuff. Something to update about is good, too.


    xio
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 08:43am


    The jar of star wishes wouldn't have happened to have been inspired by the Heroic Trio? I love that movie and that's the first thing I thought of when I saw that design.


    Nyadriel
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 09:42am


    You are one of my MOST favorite Artists. Despite all the bitching from a lot of OTHER people, I enjoyed every single stage of hermes Moon. I personally think the whole item is EPIC and have several of them.
    LOVED your part of the manga. (GO BARTON! YEAH!) Kitties I LOVE! (can we haz kitty in this? Kidding, but I am a huge cat-lover)

    That said, I KNOW you will do great with this item too! (does this mean we are getting a shooting star? Does this also mean that the concept story for this is "Catch a Falling Star"? )
    I cant wait to see what unfolds and see you you got up your Galactic sleeves!!

    (and dont listen to the nay-sayers. You always do a great job)


    Valentine
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 01:20pm


    OH! I'm so excited to know that you're the artist behind the Fallen Wish. After Hermes' Moon turned out so nicely, I'm expecting great things from this one, too! whee


    esskays
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 02:16pm


    I love the Herme's Moon.. I was hoping the FW wouldn't end up with the sexuality that AR's had and now that I know you're the Herme's creator.. lol.. I feel lots better.. I love the concept and can't wait to see the next sketches. mrgreen


    Riddle-Me-This
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    Thu Sep 18, 2008 @ 06:42pm


    I'll have to buy it for sure now that I know you're making it!!

    If there are more of those glowy string things on the head (and other places) I'll be sure to love it. ^^


    Raven Noireheart
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    Fri Sep 19, 2008 @ 04:38pm


    Hermes' Moon was one of my favorites, and it still is, ever since mine finished evolving it never left my avatar. One thing I like about Hermes' Moon is that, some of the items aren't overpowering, hence making the item versatile and the avatar less cluttered.

    I'm very excited that you were the artist, I hope you still add that element to your new item, heck the "String" pose is very versatile, so I'm not worried or anything. One more thing though, I wish Hermes' Moon had much more stages and generations, I think it finished quite early, I was assuming that it wouldn't finish just yet, basing on it's price tag. I hope Fallen Wish will have much more poses and evolutions than the moon. 3nodding

    Also I agree, more silver wouldn't hurt. We actually lack silver with our current items. Picolitrosso's Urn seemed to have dropped the silver color scheme, so I really hope we do get one from Fallen Wish... Ohhh maybe a silver staff, a long staff... because we also lack staffs. heart


    Kilani
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    Fri Sep 19, 2008 @ 08:23pm


    You are in my opinion the best pixel artist on Gaia. I just love your work, and the way you bring fantasy to life in such a limited space. You really make each piece just perfect, especially, which is wonderful. I can't wait to see what comes from your new EI, I'm sure it will be just fantastic.


    Bunna
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    Fri Sep 19, 2008 @ 09:21pm


    I'm really excited that it's you who's creating this item! I adored the Hermes Moon, and was so impressed by your work on the Olympics comic. I have two Wishes of my own, and I can't wait to see what you do with them~ n___n


    Schnickledooger
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    Fri Sep 19, 2008 @ 09:27pm


    I LOVED this EI the minute I saw the few poses it had and I had fun wondering about the hints. I originally thought pegasus, but I've been hearing speculations about kirins and Falcore from the Neverending Story too! XD

    Either way, I'm sure it will become my favorite EI of all time. I look forward to watching it evolve over the next couple of weeks. Thank you! blaugh heart


    iymcool
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    Fri Sep 19, 2008 @ 10:48pm


    You've created an extremely cute EI and I can't wait to see what it becomes! User Image




    I'm a comedian from Texas who now lives in Israel!

    Is anyone leaving Gaia that has an Angelic Halo that they don't want? wink
    Choclat
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    Fri Sep 19, 2008 @ 10:51pm


    I think it is a great idea.
    I can't wait to see it evolve.


    pinkgalYall
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    Sat Sep 20, 2008 @ 02:28am


    The Falling Star is so adorable! whee I will have to stock up on quite a few of them. I do hope you can work in the Star in the Jar at some point, it's so cute! I have no doubt this will be a great item. heart


    Yojimaru
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    Sat Sep 20, 2008 @ 03:00am


    Heh heh, I hope that my edits weren't among those that made your brain bleed! I've not bought a Fallen Wish yet, but I'm interested in how it'll turn out, perhaps I'll get one when I get around to getting a cash card at Wal-mart.


    D3monicWolv3s
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    Sat Sep 20, 2008 @ 03:02am


    Aw. Your sketches are so cute. I loved the hermes, and I know I will love this one too. Also I didn't know you worked on the manga! Go barton! =]

    I hope you can add your sketches as poses. Maybe the next evo? or a rejected evo item full of concepts (from various artists) that didn't make the original run? That would be amazing.


    Siaynoq
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    Sun Sep 21, 2008 @ 08:36am



    You're the one who drew the Barton manga? I've been looking all over for you!... to tell you how much I loved your style. The drawings look amazing and the overall feel is closer to what Gaia is to me that most of the other mangas before (except reaper's =P). It was funny, sweet and almost made me wish I had joined Barton. ;]]

    Plz to be drawing more? mrgreen


    Eudaemon
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    Mon Sep 22, 2008 @ 02:34am


    Eudaemon (yoo-dee-mun): A good or benevolent demon or spirit


    That telescope would have been awesome, by the way.
    I'm really confident in this EI, because you made it. Hermes' Moon was awesome, so this has got to be awesome!

    Suggestion:
    Glowy stuff. I love glowy stuff. heart



    Rhomera
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    Mon Sep 22, 2008 @ 12:55pm


    You are going to fill a space in my heart. I was so desperately in need about a stra themed item! Hoping to see WONDERFUL thing! smile


    Lady Kayura
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    Tue Sep 23, 2008 @ 03:03pm


    So I keep hearing that the fallen wish might have dragon poses in it. Oh, please please let it have dragon poses. And I'd love to see sparkly items <3 The first pose leaves me hoping for a lot <3


    Squeak_31
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    Fri Sep 26, 2008 @ 11:00pm


    I'm so glad I finally found your journal!

    I loved Herme's (especially the two wings on top of the head pose) and I simply can't wait for the first evolution of Fallen Wish. The moment it said on the announcement that it was created by you, I knew I wanted it.

    Oh, this will be an awesome EI! I'm sure of it!


    Rengetsu Chan
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    Fri Sep 26, 2008 @ 11:25pm


    I loved the "cat fish" comic xD... actually I saved a few of it's pages on my compy because I liked some of the art panels so much, great job with that! ^ ^

    In your last journal entry you said that your boss had been telling everyone to use their journals more - please do! =D don't be shy xD we are all very eager to hear what you have to say =)
    I just found your journal too, and I can't wait to see what the fallen wish will turn out to be. ^____^

    I really like the color of the head pose of the fallen wish, I hope we get more poses like that =3 one thing I didn't like about the hermes was that the poses with the little guy weren't very work-able, though the poses with accessories and other items for the avie made up for it - and he was so cute xD!

    anyway,
    thanks for all your work!


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