New portrait

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Mon Jan 06, 2003 11:24 am

Hi folks,

Long time, no see - it's mostly my new work that has kept me away from the board (and from playing BG2). However, I just started a new game with a Mage(9)/Thief (I know, it's an odd combo, but it fits well with the character I wanted to roleplay) and could find no suitable portrait. So, I made a new one. Those of you who have been around a while know I've used the same original portrait before, then making it (Half-)Elvish. This time I've let it stay Human. As I'm rather pleased with the result, and as Kirith no longer accepts uploads, I though to share it with you here.

In short, and for those interested, I've done the following:

Using Liquidify, reshaped neck, chin and mouth and moved the armor somewhat.

Painted over major wrinkles to give the person a younger look.

Changed color on hair, eyebrows, eyes and armor.

Reduced contrast.

Filtered with Smart Blur.

Recut the portrait to give it the right size.

Now, go ahead and have a look! I think it fits well in style with the other BG2 portraits (the reduced contrast and, especially, the Smart Blur helped in that aspect) but am interested in your feedback!

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Mon Jan 06, 2003 11:25 am

And the smaller version:

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Mon Jan 06, 2003 11:54 am

Ack! Using my portrait, eh?

Looks good.

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Mon Jan 06, 2003 12:05 pm

Originally posted by Nippy
Ack! Using my portrait, eh? Looks good.

Thanks. And between us two, you know you needed the change...

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Mon Jan 06, 2003 2:17 pm

Oooh, someone's gonna get there arse kicked...

How's the combo going?

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Mon Jan 06, 2003 3:13 pm

Originally posted by Nippy
Oooh, someone's gonna get there arse kicked...

How's the combo going?

Oh, no risk of that - I'm to strong for you!

Alright, I think... I'm soon about to have my Mage-class activated again, so we'll see. I wanted a Thief with the ability to use wands (before the HLAs) and to throw typical "Thief"-spells like Sleep, Invisibility, Knock etc but also with one or two more powerful spells on the repertoire (like a few Fire Balls, some protective Stonekins before backstabbing action, and a softening Cloudkill every now and then). He'll be equipped with Elven Chain and using a Short Bow and have a nice collection of Long Swords.

Rob-hin · Post by **Rob-hin** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 6:57 am

Can a mage/thief wear full plate armor?
Cause he is wearing one in the picture. Don't know if it even matter, but I thought I'd bring it up.

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 9:46 am

Originally posted by Rob-hin
Can a mage/thief wear full plate armor?
Cause he is wearing one in the picture. Don't know if it even matter, but I thought I'd bring it up.

No, he can't. However, my Thief/Mage insisted on wearing exactly that armor (well, as can be seen, of course) when the portrait was drawn (something to do with "a more serious look", or whatever). I can assure you he took it of immediately thereafter.

Rob-hin · Post by **Rob-hin** » Wed Jan 08, 2003 4:39 am

Works for me.

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Wed Jan 08, 2003 5:26 am

hey astafas. i was woundering...do u know where i could get a portrait of a male drow?

thx

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Wed Jan 08, 2003 7:39 am

Originally posted by Taco Magus
hey astafas. i was woundering...do u know where i could get a portrait of a male drow?

thx

Kirith has a few which are quite alright.

I tried using this one from IWD2 but was never content with the resolution/quality of the portrait:

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Wed Jan 08, 2003 8:03 am

hehe i forgot when i was making my character that i was a halfling not an elf, but made his skin/hair color of a drow(oops)i did find the portrait im gonna use for him though...now how do i use iit??

Zelgadis · Post by **Zelgadis** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 8:58 pm

Put it in the portraits directory in your BG2 folder. If there isn't one there, make one. Then, when you next make a character, click on Custom Portrait.