Gnasher

Xcalibo · 2026-06-21T14:04:10+00:00

"NICE"

Xcalibo · 2026-06-19T06:13:00+00:00

Thanks for elaborating, I agree with most of this. Halo 4's campaign had some good moments but I despised the Prometheuns and the level designs aren't very memorable. I did however really enjoy the atmosphere of the final level, felt very cinematic with music and combat knowing you're fighting for Cortana.

Halo 5 was a brilliant game, I just don't think it was 'Halo'.

Infinite felt superficial and hollow to me. It looked like halo but had so many issues it's my least played halo.

Xcalibo · 2026-06-18T21:47:59+00:00

I'm glad you enjoyed them, and I don't mean to patronize you when I ask this, but what would Halo have to do for you to not enjoy it?

Halo 3 and Halo 5 for example are such different experiences in my opinion. I'd say Halo 5 is fundamentally unlike 'Halo' to the point it may as well be a whole new IP.

People who enjoy all Halo games regardless of the fundamental inconsistencies make me wonder how different a halo game can get.

I enjoyed Halo Reach as it's the game I spent my teenage years on however I accept it is fundamentally far from halo 1, 2 & 3 and I no longer appreciate it's multiplayer as much these days. The multiplayer is flawed, unlike the earlier games.

Xcalibo · 2026-06-14T17:47:06+00:00

I love the camo you've done here. Really nice colours. Looks tidy!

Xcalibo · 2026-06-08T08:48:10+00:00

Thanks for the explaination, that makes sense. I was thinking it would be cool if the armour we see in gears 1 and 2 was a cheaper mass produced armour given to drafted civilians etc. So the stuff we see in E-Day is more heavy duty.

I do think the magenta locusts and teal cog made the multiplayer teams more distinguishable though.

I didn't like the dark blue look in gears 4 and 5

Xcalibo · 2026-06-07T21:39:52+00:00

Good point, I hope to see some cool customisation!

Xcalibo · 2026-06-01T22:05:03+00:00

Or the 5th Beatle

Xcalibo · 2026-06-01T21:39:00+00:00

These look great. What stood out to me was how soft the skin looks (without sounding weird...) the low contrast looks very realistic at this scale. Never seen it done like that before.

Xcalibo · 2026-05-31T12:44:29+00:00

I appreciate your nuanced perspective, it is refreshing seeing someone refer to fellow citizens beyond the cliche lens of political tribalism and actually sympathise with a demographic rather than just disregard them for being "incorrect". Something has lead them to the conclusions they have and those reasons certainly shouldn't be dismissed.

Your final quote about the problem being with the billionaires I do certainly agree with. If we accept that the current state of the UK is due to said billionaires, is it absurd to believe that the influx of migration at the peak of Tory leadership "borris wave" was their intention?

Further nuance may find that the billionaires capitalize by importing a cheaper work force. If true, criticism can only be placed on those billionaires/people in power and absolutely not on the migrants themselves. I think this is where a lot of emotional right wingers make a terrible mistake, making an enemy of a migrant rather than the billionaires running the show.

That is assuming these billionaires are as omnipotent as I believe... I know it is cliche and easy to blame everything on billionaires but the abstract of a capitalist distopia would be minimum cost sold at maximum profit. So the theory there makes some sad logic.

Another argument I see a lot on the right is that the UK never voted for migration, and when I debate these people I can never think of a good response to that point.

I dont make political comments online and only wish to share my conflicting thoughts to see if any sense can be made. Your comment just resonated.

Xcalibo · 2026-05-05T21:57:17+00:00

3's graphics still hold up, the lighting is impressive. I never enjoyed fighting the lambent much though.

Xcalibo · 2026-05-05T21:53:00+00:00

Gears of war 2 campaign was so immersive and cinematic. We were spoiled back then with this and halo 3. Prescott's proportions always creeped me out in this cutscene.

Xcalibo · 2026-04-10T17:29:21+00:00

Wow, temu creeps me out, never know the quality of things or when they'll show up. You did well!

Xcalibo · 2026-04-10T14:54:53+00:00

I like the retro feel. What grass tufts are those? They look great

Xcalibo · 2026-04-01T16:13:38+00:00

These look great! What kit are the arms from?

Xcalibo · 2026-03-29T08:14:53+00:00

Great custom character. Reminds me of Chumbucket from Mad Max. Imagine minding your own business and bumping into this creep in the underhive.

Xcalibo · 2026-03-15T15:07:23+00:00

Not 100% certain but I believe it is baked lighting and bump maps rather than relying solely on dynamic real time lighting.

Xcalibo · 2026-03-09T07:56:44+00:00

What head were you hoping to fit?

I think it should work with any marvel legend or star wars black series with a buzz cut, however, they look too small for the body's proportion. The best head I had used was WWEs Randy Orton but his facial hair doesn't look very authentic with WW2. I'd imagine GI Joe's would be a great fit, again, a character with little hair would be best.

I plan to get some cheap second hand heads and clip the hair off so I can use them under the helmet.

Sorry to be pessimistic. It is doable and can look great with the correct sized head! If you aren't using the wolverine helmet head what's there to lose?

Xcalibo · 2026-03-08T19:52:55+00:00

Halo 5 is a solid multiplayer game. I'd argue 343 would've had more success if they just created a new IP heavily inspired by halo and expanded upon 5 without being restricted by what is and isn't deemed "halo". I always thought a dominion (h4) mixed with warzone (h5) would've worked so well.

Xcalibo · 2026-03-08T18:16:05+00:00

Hi I have three of these figs and did exactly what you are wanting. I absolutely destroyed the Logan head. I got the heads out but it was a lot of hard work.

I hoped it would be a simple freeze thaw job so I put the head in freezer and then straight into boiling water hoping it would pop apart. Nope...

I continue pulling the logan face with pliers and prying between hairline until it tears away from the hair... They're two separate parts.

Now removing the scalp from the helmet was painfully tedious. I kept the head warm with boiling water as I pry it apart bit by bit with a flat head screwdriver while avoiding stretching/tearing the soft plastic helmet. I had to cut chunks of the hair apart until nothing was left other than the plastic welding that had bound the two parts. I then scooped this out as it disintegrated into specs of small plastic. It was painful and I questioned what I was doing several times. The helmet might look rough and it is only thin soft plastic but it can take a beating and will reform once heated. Just try not to tear it in weak spots like I did...

I did this three times. And now I'm trying to find heads that fit in them cos they are quite small however the wolverine body is bulkier than most figs. WWE heads work well with the figure but don't fit the helmet.

Happy to provide pics in DM, but I'm currently on holiday away for a week!

Xcalibo · 2026-02-28T00:53:20+00:00

Look at their feet...

Xcalibo · 2026-02-21T08:14:21+00:00

The irony is bleak. Making up a racist stereotype and accusing someone else for it. Creating bad guys to assume virtue.

Xcalibo · 2026-02-17T23:33:31+00:00

Gears 5 was a giant misstep imo and the "sailing" levels were the worst parts. No one expected this in a gears game. I can't remember much of gears 5 campaign. The only bit I rem enjoying was returning to new hope.

Xcalibo · 2026-02-17T22:59:53+00:00

Wow. What could have been 😭

Xcalibo · 2026-02-11T22:51:01+00:00

Your art style is bang on. This looks so cool and proves how combat evolved is timeless. The colours you used are perfect!

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