Apprentice 2: Lord Ironcrow Hairstyles

[big brother]

Hi guys and gals,

I don't usually like to start new topics, but I'd like some input on a character design decision (read: "Ironcrow's hair")

In case you haven't played Apprentice, Lord Ironcrow is the antagonist, the ruler of a small kingdom called Willowbean. He is a huge knight, very arrogant and somewhat of a fop.

I drew a bunch of different hairstyles, but I'm not sure which one would fit. (Or maybe the one that fits hasn't been made yet.)

Here they are:



P.S. The face color in number 1 is too red, but I left it in as more of the idea of giving Ironcrow a different skin tone.

[Vel]

I think that 5 or 7 would suit him most. The hairstyle of 6 looks more like a hairstyle of a judge or a nobleman.

[Inkoddi]

How's this?

[Hueij]

Oy vee, for once I have to agree with Vel. 5 and 7 really have that "look".

[Minimi]

I like 4 the most, because of the gray hair. I mean, strong big man, always have gray hair!?

[Darth Mandarb]

I like #6 the most.

I always think of that curly cue hair (wig) as an uppetty vain thing.  But the moustache color doesn't look right ...


I don't know ... just a thought.

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[nope!]

The number three has an interesting hairs' curl (more volume at the ends) but number 5 have a nice color.

[Duzz]

i think the mustache needs to be the same color as the hair.  5 is my favourite, some gray at the temples may work too, instead of a full head of grey hair.

[Privateer Puddin']

oh! i just love #6 as it is!

#5 is a close second

[BerserkerTails]

Number six is m favorite, by FAR. I love those curly hair wigs... Wish I had one me-self.

[Inkoddi]

.....My edit..............5

[Chicky]

How about this one  



sorry evil it had to be done

-a chicken

[Squinky]

#6 has the most uniqueness to it. It's the kind of thing that makes you remember the character.

[Inkoddi]

But he has to take the wig off every time he's putting that helmet on his head... or it won't fit

[MrColossal]

i agree with everything squinky says, ever... even that thing about me being awesome.

inkoddi: it's a cartoon so it will fit just fine

[Domino]

They are all good, but i would have to go with #6 and #4.

BG

[Alynn]

Personally I like 6. While the character himself may think it a regal hairstyle, but in reality it just looks silly, it can lend a bit of comic relief (I dont know how serious the game is, but even the most serious of games have a bit of comic relief).
Something about that huge knight when he is in his armor, then he takes off his helmet and you have this fruity hair style (comparitively). Plus it gives ammo for comments by the main char (and whoever else doesnt like the guy) on his personal appearance...

But I'm just one of those that likes a bit o comedy.

[TheYak]

Agreed.. I like 6.  I like the idea of having a "prissy" hairstyle on someone who considers himself to be a badass.  Perhaps a happy medium would work as well, having overly-curled/styled hair in a more traditional color.  The best argument for #6, IMO, is that it is memorable.  After reading a couple lines (or hearing them) from a character w/ that body/hairstyle, I wouldn't soon forget them.  

[big brother]

Wow, lots of good suggestions here already!

Looking at the results so far, it seems that #5 and #6 are the most popular, with #6 taking the lead. Kind of ironic, considering that #2 was the one I was absolutely going to put into the game until I started tinkering around with it late one night.

I guess "memorable" would be a good thing.

I'll do more research on wigs, and maybe I can come up with a compromise or at least a few variants. If he is wearing a wig, do you think its color should match his moustache?

Stay tuned...

[MrColossal]

if(mustache_colour != wig_colour){
++good;
}
else
--good;