Shock Troopers 2 Classic-Shock insert

NeoCverA

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Although I have a few others (matrimelee and kabuki klash) in wip status, I felt like trying out some new things and Shock Troopers 2nd squad was the title to do it with. The front comes straight out of a flyer with the camo backdrop added. The back is based off of a flyer but all of the text is re-written and the operatives were added.

shocktroopers2.jpg


Close-up of the Back
shocktroopers2back.jpg


I originally had the operatives in a green/ night-vision style but it looked way to much like MGS. Even with this red it has a MGS feel to it but not as much.

I welcome all feedback.
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Good call on the red, as not only does it serve as a solid contrast but the MGS and overuse of green might detract from the rest of the art.

Only comment: The "Aim for the top" balloon could be shrunk just a tad so it doesn't sit right on top of the sentence below.

Very cool, indeed.
 

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No other comments? Is it that bad, that its not even worth your reply?

I fixed that balloon/ text issue (thanks Gospits).

Anyone else have any input?

I guess its ready for download eh?
 

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Don't own Shock Troopers so I wasn't going to comment, but oh well :loco:

Overall the design looks good with very good continuity. The only thing that might be worth changing is either the cover or back's background graphic (since both of them are army camo). The back flows really nicely, so it might be worth a shot to change the background camo on the cover to another source.

I don't know if your cover is a composite image, but if it's not your may want to change the camo on the back instead.

Looks really good w/o any changes though! :buttrock:
 

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Thanks for all that. The back was based off of this flyer:
2ndSquadBack.jpg


So you can see the similarites in my back and this flyer. You'll also notice the camo design on the background of it.

I agree with you on the cammo in the front although it is the same color/scheme used in the back only that the back is faded out. The flyer i got the front graphic from originally has a White only backdrop.

I don't have the game either. I did learn a few new things though doing this one which is always a good thing.

thanks again,

NeoCverA
 

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Maybe not even change the pattern, just do a color replacement of the swatches on the cover to give it a different look. Maybe the white/grey "snow-camo" look?

It's tough when you only have a finite amount of art to work with, and this design definitely pulls everything together.

Keep it comin' :buttrock:
 

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WOW. I love it man, it looks really great. I especially like the front cover, the camo adds a very nice touch i think. NeoCvera once again you have created a most excellent insert. I know I, and a lot of other members, really appreciate your work. Keep it up man!
 

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praedicator said:
Maybe not even change the pattern, just do a color replacement of the swatches on the cover to give it a different look. Maybe the white/grey "snow-camo" look?

It's tough when you only have a finite amount of art to work with, and this design definitely pulls everything together.

Keep it comin' :buttrock:

If not the snow camo, then maybe try this with the background behind the characters: Increase the brightness and decrease the contrast to create a duller look to draw the eyes to the figures, while allowing the back camo to stand on its own legs.

edit: Your welcome re: the word balloon. :mr_t:
 

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the bottom part lists both Lulu and Angel having the same weapons....
 

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NeoCverA said:
No other comments? Is it that bad, that its not even worth your reply?

Sorry man, I was away for the weekend. Anyway, it looks great to me - as always :D
 

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BBH said:
the bottom part lists both Lulu and Angel having the same weapons....


Holy crap! Good eye, i guess i hadn't edited Angels!. THANK YOU!

EDIT: Both fixed now. (not in image) but on my file. Thanks again.
 
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This is what will be uploaded soon.

ST2_nCv.jpg


Back Zoom (few changes/updates/ corrections (thanks Gospits, BBH).
ST2_bk_nCv.jpg
 

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Nice touch-up on the targeting reticle on the back.
Let us know when it's upped so we can download and drool some more!
 

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I can only suggest putting something to fill up the space in the operatives section under each place where it says the gun, weapon, etc.

Other than that, great insert as always.
 
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