Randam's random pics

Ovy wrote:

GubernatorFan wrote:...
I think you might enjoy the Expanse, although everyone is different. I love it, for the most part.
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(And now that you have opened the Star Wars can again, my next mission is to get everyone to watch Andor. It's our only Hope. So, everyone: Watch Andor.   )

From what I gather in my occasional encounters with these on YouTube, at least Andor feels and looks more like "real" Star Wars than the others, which was also a major boon for Rogue One.

Ovy --- yes, yes, you converted me long ago to watching The Expanse. Also Drummer is my ultimate girl-crush, I LOOOOOVE her.  

As for the 'other' show you are mentioning, unfortunately no amount of pushing will get me to watch any recent Disney-era Star Wars media. I am extremely stubborn on this fact. MAYYYYBE someday down the road I would potentially change my mind, but only after I finish all my 1/6 scale Star Wars projects, so it would still be several years off before I'd even *consider* it.

Of course, I don't mind if others watch and enjoy it, though. My husband is watching it and seems to like it, but even he cannot get me to watch it. I've had to be incredibly firm on this for my own personal reasons which are too long and involved to explain on poor Randam's thread.

And getting back on topic.... I agree, I had a look at the other entries to the competition, and Randam's photostory was definitely the standout!

Ovy wrote:

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(And now that you have opened the Star Wars can again, my next mission is to get everyone to watch Andor. It's our only Hope. So, everyone: Watch Andor.   )

well, though I do agree that it is very good (I might not be quite at the same fan level yet as you are), just wait with the crusade/mission until the first season is completely in…. they still have two episodes to send the thing south

Andor‘s advantage imo is that they could start with kind of a blank sheet as not much had been known about him in Rogue One - and the little there was, had been ignored (as I found out yesterday when rewatching Rogue One). The story works, whether it‘s Star Wars or any other rebellion. But set in some dear environment with some known elements and some new…

I also really liked the Expanse (loved Drummer too ). I did not really get the idea of this protomolecule thing , but anyway…

Your pics are a temptation to play Cyberpunk, but I was told that it is kind of the style where you do not see your character but your character‘s hands only? I don‘t particularly enjoy that (not that I have played that many games yet, hardly any actually - I am too old to remember the functions and to slow to act… )

Thanks for the kind words, everybody!

Stryker2011 wrote:I was right (and wrong). I said E OR H, but I see now it’s both.

Well, H was my entry, and E was Valiarde's Revolverman Roland. I think it was pretty easy to guess, as I have shown a few Blade Runner/Cyberpunkish characters here before.

Illusion wrote:

Ovy wrote:

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(And now that you have opened the Star Wars can again, my next mission is to get everyone to watch Andor. It's our only Hope. So, everyone: Watch Andor.   )

well, though I do agree that it is very good (I might not be quite at the same fan level yet as you are), just wait with the crusade/mission until the first season is completely  in…. they still have two episodes to send the thing south

Andor‘s advantage imo is that they could start with kind of a blank sheet as not much had been known about him in Rogue One - and the little there was, had been ignored (as I found out yesterday when rewatching Rogue One). The story works, whether it‘s Star Wars or any other rebellion. But set in some dear environment with some known elements and some new…

I also really liked the Expanse (loved Drummer too ). I did not really get the idea of this protomolecule thing , but anyway…

Your pics are a temptation to play Cyberpunk, but I was told that it is kind of the style where you do not see your character but your character‘s hands only? I don‘t particularly enjoy that (not that I have played that many games yet, hardly any actually - I am too old to remember the functions and to slow to act… )

I deeply loved Rogue One, but "The Last Jedi" by Rian Johnson was such a punch in the guts that I am completely done with the new SW movies/series. Worst thing was that my friends were so hyped that they liked the movie -- and I was acting like the party pooper. When I recently watched "Rise of Skywalker" on TV, I could not believe how poor the whole story arc was developed and finished... So, no Andor or Mandalorian series for me any time soon! Especially, because I don't want to motivate Disney with my money to pump out more crap.

With Star Trek/ Picard being rebooted by people who hate Star Trek, I should definitively watch the Expanse now.

Concerning Cyberpunk I have to say that CD project had far too high ambitions. I love and hate the game at the same time. The gameplay loop is rather dull, but the world and atmosphere is really breathtaking. The storytelling is quite inconsistent with some really cool ideas and well-written characters (better than Witcher III) and some infantile (sexistic) crap. But if you have the chance, check it out, Illusion! BTW I think I'm pretty much your age, so that's no excuse...

Randam Hajile wrote:
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Concerning Cyberpunk I have to say that CD project had far too high ambitions. I love and hate the game at the same time. The gameplay loop is rather dull, but the world and atmosphere is really breathtaking. The storytelling is quite inconsistent with some really cool ideas and well-written characters (better than Witcher III) and some infantile (sexistic) crap. But if you have the chance, check it out, Illusion! BTW I think I'm pretty much your age, so that's no excuse...

Thanks for your opinion on the game... and your misplaced trust in my capabilities
well... I suppose it helps when you have a "history of gaming"... but when you play at about 47 for the first time, it might not go that well for some folks, such as myself
I totally keep forgetting what to do with which keys...(esp. when playing only every couple of weeks)... I had been very much looking forward to the Witcher, but they threw the whole tutorial of functions at me right at the intro... I did not get past that
I loved Lara Croft - but dropped out of Jedi Fallen Order after about 2/3 because I could not cope with all the moves and Jedi functions

Very cool pics Randam! I like how you've assembled the outfits!

Damn you really nailed that Cyberpunk scene, the setting and characters are spot on. I have not been able to play 2077 yet but have kept up with it since its announcement and release; I understand why it was underwhelming for many and did not quite reach the scope lots of fans of the genre were hoping for, but the world itself is undeniably aesthetically pleasing. The lighting and atmosphere is what is so striking about the genre, and being a master of lighting in your photography this was an ideal project for someone of your caliber and you accomplished it beautifully. All the lights in the neck piece, temple implant, and that dumpster turret - all spectacular!!

Also if anyone is interested in looking into another upcoming independent cyberpunk-style game, check out Vigilance 2099 on the tube. It may not look entirely polished, but the concept itself seems like fun and trying to approach the genre a bit differently.

Illusion wrote:
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Thanks for your opinion on the game... and your misplaced trust in my capabilities
well... I suppose it helps when you have a "history of gaming"... but when you play at about 47 for the first time, it might not go that well for some folks, such as myself
I totally keep forgetting what to do with which keys...(esp. when playing only every couple of weeks)... I had been very much looking forward to the Witcher, but they threw the whole tutorial of functions at me right at the intro... I did not get past that
I loved Lara Croft - but dropped out of Jedi Fallen Order after about 2/3 because I could not cope with all the moves and Jedi functions

I feel you. Memorizing different buttom combinations for each and every game is really painful. The gamepad control of the witcher was relatively intuitive, but don't try ever to play it on a PC with mouse and keyboard. I really wanted to replay a modded version on my PC, but I could not make through the tutorial either.
I need to find my PC gamepad ...

csyeung wrote:Very cool pics Randam! I like how you've assembled the outfits!

Thanks, I still plan to make some improvements on her (the power supply wire on her back need to be hidden much better...).

AlKelAstra91 wrote:Damn you really nailed that Cyberpunk scene, the setting and characters are spot on. I have not been able to play 2077 yet but have kept up with it since its announcement and release; I understand why it was underwhelming for many and did not quite reach the scope lots of fans of the genre were hoping for, but the world itself is undeniably aesthetically pleasing. The lighting and atmosphere is what is so striking about the genre, and being a master of lighting in your photography this was an ideal project for someone of your caliber and you accomplished it beautifully. All the lights in the neck piece, temple implant, and that dumpster turret - all spectacular!!

Also if anyone is interested in looking into another upcoming independent cyberpunk-style game, check out Vigilance 2099 on the tube. It may not look entirely polished, but the concept itself seems like fun and trying to approach the genre a bit differently.

Thanks. I'm happy that you like the pics.
Vigilance 2099 looks very interesting. I hope they will be able to finish their project soon. The atmosphere is great already.

BTW I can also recommend "Cloudpunk" for its Blade Runner-like cityscapes and lighting... Damn, I really wished someone would remake "G-Police" for modern systems.

I finished work on a new part of my Witcher diorama set. Based on a small deco oven with light effect, I build a small fireplace. All stones for the wall were made out of FIMO, as shown before.

Here is the result (with low light to show the glowing embers of the fireplace)...

Witcher III by Randam Hajile, auf Flickr

Witcher III by Randam Hajile, auf Flickr

Thanks for looking!

-Ralf

Very cool Ralf, excellent detailing in the diorama. The lighting choice works really here!

Wow! That looks fantastic, looks like it's straight out of the game!

Wooow, predictably I'm impressed once more.
That is one beautiful scene! From the lighting, the posing, the brick wall, the fireplace, the embers, the chair, the rug... all the way down to the wooden floor.

Awesome!

That’s awesome, Ralf. Love that fireplace. The whole dio is really cool. Excellent photos.

soooo impressive! Awesome set-up with just the very right accessories. Wow!
and somehow it fits right in the December season...

Absolutely gorgeous (yet cozy) photos, and perfect for this time of year!

Oooh, these turned out beautifully!!! What a gorgeous set up for that diorama, and excellent posing and lighting as always. Really envious of all your great dioramas, backdrops, accessories, etc. Would take me many years to afford to collect or make all that. Thanks for sharing.

Perfection, as per usual! I envy your imagination as well as your motivation and skill...

Beautiful mood, I imagine them celebrating some Saovine or something or staying at the keep for winter, filling gaps in each others stories. As said perfect for the season.

If I had a home that looked like that, I wouldn't mind hunkering down for the winter!

Thanks a lot, folks!

Here one additional shot of the fireplace with a few added props...

Family reunion by Randam Hajile, auf Flickr

Thanks for looking at my pics!
-Ralf

Wahnsinn Ralf, klasse Atmosphäre und die Feuerstelle, Hammer
Gruß Dirk

Looks super cozy and homely, as said a great place to spend the winter.

Na Zdrowie!

getting ever better... that cat invites you to warm your feet...

Brilliant shot Ralf! you can almost feel the warmth of that fire on a cold winders night!

Absolutely lovely, Ralf. Enjoyed all the small details and the overall ambience.

Abolutely awesome! One detail would make it perfect. They should take their gauntlets off sitting so near at the hot fire.

Awesome shot, Ralf. The cat is adorable. Nice to see Yennifer make an appearance.

Thanks for the nice comments, folks! I've now attached the old window front to the fireplace part, which gives the diorama a total length of 120 cm (!). Still, there are a lot of things to improve...


As a fan of dark and eerie art, I recently stumbled about the work of Mary Metzger who is a very talented illustrator. I was especially fascinated by her artwork "Death & the Maiden"...



I thought about reproducing the picture using 1/6 parts and came up with this little tribute to Mary's original work...

Death & the Maiden by Randam Hajile, auf Flickr

Thanks for looking at my stuff!
--Ralf