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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 05 Aug 2013 : 15:53:52
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Does anyone like the new concept art for the Realms? Gotta say I'm quite disappointed in what I see on the net. I will post the link I found if Wooly gives permission.
They look a bit like cartoons to me. I know this is color art but I prefer a more realistic and polished look, especially for a 'top of the line brand' like the Realms. I really like most of the artwork done for 3e Eberron, for example.
Here is the link, thanks to Wooly for giving permission:
http://greyhawkgrognard.blogspot.com/2013/01/forgotten-realms-5e-concept-art.html
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Edited by - The Arcanamach on 05 Aug 2013 16:53:25
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 05 Aug 2013 : 16:27:40
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Originally posted by The Arcanamach
Does anyone like the new concept art for the Realms? Gotta say I'm quite disappointed in what I see on the net. I will post the link I found if Wooly gives permission.
They look a bit like cartoons to me. I know this is color art but I prefer a more realistic and polished look, especially for a 'top of the line brand' like the Realms. I really like most of the artwork done for 3e Eberron, for example.
Go ahead and share the link. 
I think it's actually been shared before -- some of that art looked familiar. I can't say I particularly liked any of it, but at the same time, I didn't particularly dislike any of it, either. The halflings look a bit cartoony, though. |
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 05 Aug 2013 : 16:54:22
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| I'm hoping that this concept art is a far cry from what the final artwork will look like. |
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silverwolfer
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 05 Aug 2013 : 17:20:13
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| To be fair, most of that art , the person who does the art seems to be use to making sci fi styled armor (bulky hard edges very shoulder-esque) , so I doubt this is going to be anything close to what they want, as you see it reflected in the method that id drawn here for the fantasy art. |
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Tarlyn
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 06 Aug 2013 : 01:16:31
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| I don't think that the art is that bad. Plus the sundering art so far has been amazing. I am still bummed that I missed getting that poster last year. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 06 Aug 2013 : 02:30:11
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We've seen that before - there was another thread.
It isn't anything special, but on the other hand, it isn't anything disturbingly different.
Loving the Displace Beast, and that Aboleth might actually make me change my mind about Aboleths (that ain't no catfish!)
The halflings look way too cartoony - way to take us back to the 'bad ol days'. |
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idilippy
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 06 Aug 2013 : 03:26:23
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| While I wouldn't say I'm particularly enamored with the artwork, I don't dislike it either. I think the monsters are pretty good, particularly the Aboleth, but with the Displacer Beast and Gnoll also being pretty good. I don't especially like the way any of the humanoids or characters turned out though. It wouldn't prevent me from buying a book if this style was in there, but none of the PC creatures grabbed me in any way. |
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ksu_bond
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
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Posted - 06 Aug 2013 : 03:39:17
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In every edition the humanoids have been hit and miss depending on the artist, so while I would agree that the humanoids that I've seen thus far are a miss the Displacer Beast is done well and the Aboleth is just stunning.
Though to be fair, I do love the color panorama of the iconic npc's that was done. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 06 Aug 2013 : 04:27:57
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I guess I'm in the minority, but I really like the halfling and gnome images.
I'm also particularly keen on the yuan-ti and sahuagin concepts as well.
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Dark Wizard
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 06 Aug 2013 : 06:06:24
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| I like the Sundering line-up art, less so the FR concept art. The former seems expressive and interesting, the latter seems forgettable. It's good stuff to be sure, just doesn't look distinct or interesting to me. |
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Old Man Harpell
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 06 Aug 2013 : 08:32:21
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Originally posted by Dark Wizard
I like the Sundering line-up art, less so the FR concept art. The former seems expressive and interesting, the latter seems forgettable. It's good stuff to be sure, just doesn't look distinct or interesting to me.
Pretty much have to agree. I will preface by saying that this artist has some outrageous talent - it's not difficult to see why they were chosen to illustrate the new edition. Though I will admit to being an Elmore man, and I wish he'd been tapped to contribute.
Monsters and setting - awesome work. 'Nuff said.
Player races: Human, elves, and barbarians (and combinations thereof) are nicely done. I really can't say the others impress me. Dwarves being a bit too blocky, but I could live with it (being dwarves, after all)...but the others are also too blocky, and I'm not really enthused with that style for what are supposedly more supple and nimble races.
Despite that, next to the creepy Roswell 'Mialee' look of earlier editions, my issues are few and far between.
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Jeremy Grenemyer
Great Reader
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Posted - 06 Aug 2013 : 16:11:41
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There was an earlier scroll that discussed that art, but I can't find it to link to it.
In short: I like the artwork. It is concept art, but I think they're headed in the right direction. |
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