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So I know what's separate from what when filling in real colors and for shading purposes. I put the steps in Shauri's topic if you'd like to check it out.

I think it's nice, just needs better shading technique. Also, try making them differ in stature to get a bit of practice with different techniques of shading and anatomy. Gaara's eyes could use a little work as well, the eyes don't fit him there for some reason.

They're props from the game. I know what you mean though. @Southend_boi sensei. lmao

I would like to help the advancement and creation process of all artists and this thread just seems like it does that plenty. Here's my 2 cent. The super-villain, Orochimaru. Another addition to the collection of tut sprites.

Orochimaru awaiting your arrival to training to inflict you with curse mark! Just kidding. I just made this for my signature and a new updated display picture of Orochimaru -- the one and only Oto leader.

Now I have to improve my Orochimaru. :S

".ini" is the file type, seems you aren't very tech-savvy.

Post the link to the installer as well, Ju-Hee. Thanks.

Clan village locking isn't unheard of, it was in the game I played a while ago. The idea to me just never gave the game quite the balance it needed. Here is what happened; the Leaf village was a lot more populated than other villages because of the clans it provided. It automatically created disadvantage, in most situations, for other villages when facing a heavily populated village (..such as Konoha) in war. The clans being limited is just bad game design and it's very distasteful. Them being hard to get I'm not completely against, but the methods would have to mesh with other game mechanics. It's something I'd say could be put up for discussion.

I don't think we're trying to achieve a canon game, more-so a balanced one. You can't be too canon when developing a game though it brings a sense of imbalance. What I would really like to know is; why everyone choosing a certain clan would be a mess? Cause if the case were everyone chose Hyuuga, Akimichi, Nara or Yamanaka etc., then would you still feel the same?

It's not a matter of everyone having them, it's balancing them to where everyone can be one and it wouldn't cause a fuss. Also, how would it go with all the other clans(?), since it wouldn't be canon at all to kill your character and become an Akimichi. See, it creates a lot of issues just sorting the whole idea out.

@Wolfblade It's unorthodox among game design. Barely are clans given exclusively or kept from a player for such frail reasons like people not finding the large quantity of a certain clan in-game appealing. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but in games where you try and reach an absolute balance, it's just unlikely.

I'm not implying everyone will go the clan route, but the process of elimination is a lot easier when you know what to expect.

Namikaze could definitely represent a clan, but my point was proving that some people prefer using unofficial clans/non-clans and not the Uchiha clan. Also, I feel like locking a clan to a village would create less diversity in a village itself. It's like going to fight and knowing exactly what you can or cannot expect from the opponent because you know there's only a few things they can do. I still hold strong to my opinion that having these unorthodox ways of being a certain clan will only end in shambles.

I've seen Namikaze and I myself even use Orochimaru. There are those who fan-boy the Uchiha clan, and I'm almost positive forcing them to be non-clan will drive them from the game. Then, it being a reward will now force admins to take action into picking and choosing those who they 'feel' are loyal. You see how much trouble it causes? Balancing the clans and having an unlimited array of customization would be a much smoother course. This. Not sure how this would work out when dealing with the special clans, but I like the idea of it for something along the lines of your own elitist group. @ That won't be the case, iirc. It was mentioned that no specific village will hold any specific clan.

This is also the beauty of unlimited customization. You can fight 5 Uchiha, or 5 Akimichi and even 5 non-clan users because of the unlimited possibilities. Exclusive clans run the risk of creating disadvantages/advantages in combat. This is also something to avoid when developing a game. When other players began getting perks over another because of a luck factor the game loses its balance. If everyone can choose the clan they decide upon, you open the gateway to endless combinations of customization -- and close the disadvantage/advantage gateway.

Well that'd just suck. I enjoy a little RP but when you start limiting the customization of a player for RPing purposes then you take a risk of ruining the enjoyment one might be able to obtain through unlimited customization. I have no problem with everyone being Uchiha or any other clan, it is not my business what they choose to create as.

Really banned. ^

Destructo must live right in the center of my brain.

Only one thing; everything has this same affect to someone who shows a genuine like and or interest in this task/or thing. See, you say people may do it for "no good reason", but what's a better reason than smoking it because you genuinely enjoy the herb? I also cannot agree that it's the same as a disease -- someone enjoying some marijuana in their personal time [..even if used regularly] isn't the characteristic of a disease. True enough. That's why I feel his whole "people will overuse it" statement is invalid.

Your brother never had an entirely bright future if it was ruined by weed and a woman. Also, I have not become any less intelligent than I was yesterday after my last 3 blunts.

It's a beautiful experience and path everyone ninja must one day walk. Else, ye'aint ninja.

Ugg Dragonite.

Ruff piece I made for ya'. Try using those colors, I didn't do the wings thoroughly because I just didn't have the drive so you may still have to find more contrasting colors for them. Anyways, hope I helped a bit. Kai's take on it and some of the colors he used.

I've already created and completed the animation, but I have not gotten to personally try it out in-game. I'm sure it's in-game though. This should answer 1 of your questions.