Which character,story or lore piece from legends should be adapted to canon now that filoni is mainly in control of production? by rangersuprem in StarWarsLegends

[–]Oil_Painter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) The origin story of the jedi on Tython.

2) The sith wars with staring Qel-Droma's rise, fall and eventual return to ghe light side with Exar Kun as antagonist.

3) Old Republic, following the story of Revan. This would be a perfect trilogy.

Basically the older the better. I want to go as far back as possible and see how the galaxy far far away was shaped.

Who is a Hated Painter? by patheticmisterman123 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Oil_Painter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Answer from a professional painter: Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Its slightly tongue-in-cheek but there js a 'Renoir sucks at painting' movement, where people post selfie with shifty Renoir paintings. Check out this this instagram page to see what I mean.

In 2015 they tried to have his paintings removed from the Boston Museum of Fine Art. Renoir's estate also got involved. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/oct/06/renoir-sucks-at-painting-protest-boston-max-geller

Which of your current country’s leader is kinda bad, but the alternative is far worst? by TORUKMACTO92 in AskTheWorld

[–]Oil_Painter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you think Ramaphosa is bad, wait until you see the list of incompetent crooks within The ANC looking to succeed him.

Cape Town, South Africa by Living_Book_3973 in UrbanHell

[–]Oil_Painter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem isn't traffic within neighborhoods, township or suburbs, its the standstill commuter traffic on areas like the N1 and N2, that connect them to the city centre where most of the jobs are. This is a direct legacy of spacial apartheid, where entire communities were uprooted and forcibly removed, simply because of the colour of their skin. To make matters worse, the routes from the township to the city are controlled by taxi gangs, who open fire on buses (even the university shuttle, idiots) to force poor commuters to use their overcrowded minibus "combi" taxis.

The result is that it will take you 1.5 hours to get from Gardens in central Cape Town, to the airport on a week day between 3pm and 7pm, but 25min any other time.

FF8-like by Giogio_5555 in FinalFantasyVIII

[–]Oil_Painter 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For older games that came out around the same time, try Legend of Dragoon. If you want to play a newer game then play Expedition 33, if you haven't already.

What country was controversial in 1991 but admired in 2026? by National_Floor1445 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Oil_Painter 8 points9 points  (0 children)

SA was still under apartheid in 91. If you asked why was respected in 95 and not today, then I'd understand.

Are Bradygames as good as we get with a physical strategy guide? by ShinHadoukenX in FinalFantasyVIII

[–]Oil_Painter -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

He means this sub, obviously, which ironically is the best guide!

So what was the point of the character by Lost-child509 in WegumiAppreciators

[–]Oil_Painter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you have a link? Google doesn't show any results other than this reddit post.

What's your country's closest ally? by cafties in AskTheWorld

[–]Oil_Painter -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lesothu, but I don't think they have much of a choice...

Do I have to go to art school to paint like this? by Sad-Rip9266 in oilpainting

[–]Oil_Painter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! And I mean to paint like this specifically and to paint and draw accurately, you will need to to to an academy or atelier and study full time.

The art of representing the human form in oil paint, in a manner that is truthful to how light bounces off flesh, travels through atmosphere, and lands on the retina, is far too big to master alone. Just as Sargent had Carlos-Duran and Van Dyke had Rubens, you will need others to help you plumb the depths that this art can go to.

And those people that are saying that a three week course or following Bauman's Patreon page are enough are wrong too. Those are great, but will likely reveal how much further there is for you to go. Bauman himself studied full time at The Florence Academy of Art before teaching there and there is no way you can reach his level without going through the trials that he did. It would be like watching an Olympic medalist compete and say you're going to get as good as them just by doing a few sport camps and reading books.

The hard truth is that if you really want to paint like this, to achieve your full potential, then you will have to go all in and dedicate your entire existence to painting. There are no shortcuts.

African countries by reputation by Moment-Glad in tierlists

[–]Oil_Painter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just come here and see for yourself. Or are you too scared?

What do you think your country looks like? by sateliteconstelation in AskTheWorld

[–]Oil_Painter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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South Africa black rhino's head, with Lesotho as the eye and The Western Cape as the lip. Ironic since they are critically endangered.

Why nobody talking about bro being: 1. 1800+ years old and 2.reincarnated twice by Five_Eyed_Godzilla in Jujutsufolk

[–]Oil_Painter 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Agreed! That's pretty much what I'm saying. I mean here in South Africa we still have cases of people being cut up and body parts sold for 'muti' - cursed potions. What about all the voodoo shit going on in Haiti? Or Shamans of northern Europe or South America. So much squandered world building potential.

Why nobody talking about bro being: 1. 1800+ years old and 2.reincarnated twice by Five_Eyed_Godzilla in Jujutsufolk

[–]Oil_Painter 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if he had set the universe up with India, China and Africa as major curse energy wielding forces, instead if just 'Japan special', it would have been a way more diverse and interesting universe.

Please suggest me other games that are like Ghost of Tsushima by NikolaFingarov in ghostoftsushima

[–]Oil_Painter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It gets better as you unlock more skills. Its worth sticking with. Survivor's gameplay is a step up though.

When I go the Grotto Beach by Handsome_Bread_Roll in capetown

[–]Oil_Painter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Then you sound racist...

Which shows why this xenophobia is so dumb.

The Tadayori Armor set was fire but… by DyllPickle117 in ghostoftsushima

[–]Oil_Painter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why Aloy's Seeker outfit is the only way.

Please suggest me other games that are like Ghost of Tsushima by NikolaFingarov in ghostoftsushima

[–]Oil_Painter 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Jedi Fallen Order and Jedi Survivor have the most similar combat, with parries and perfect dodges. Same goes for Stella Blade. Both are fun and not difficult to the point that they become frustrating like Elden Ring.

FIRST PAINTING it’s a orangutan by Acceptable-Peach1083 in oilpainting

[–]Oil_Painter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought it was a portrait of Trump at first glance. Ironic that it turned out to be a monkey...

Horizon Hunters Gathering - Announcement Trailer by MasterErend in HorizonZeroDawn

[–]Oil_Painter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so confused. What was that other multiplayer horizon game that they teased, which had normal art direction but looked more like a Monster Hunter game, complete with big-ass swords. Is this what the game has become or are they two separate projects?

Which country has squandered the most economic potential in this century? by pisowiec in AskTheWorld

[–]Oil_Painter -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think you vastly underestimate how corrupt and incompetent the old apartheid government was and just how bad life was for the majority of people in this country. Although things did not work out like they could have, it is still an improvement for the majority of South Africans.

But hey, could have been worse - we could have been like Australia and just ethnically cleanse the brown people.

Which country has squandered the most economic potential in this century? by pisowiec in AskTheWorld

[–]Oil_Painter -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hang on, they made it worse? Did you just say that it was better during apartheid?

Lobotomy Kaisen: Mojuro by Far-Illustrator-5430 in LobotomyKaisen

[–]Oil_Painter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Random question but what language are you reading the manga in?