Knight of the Raven Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Ditto. I like the aquila sororitas though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant of Dante Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) I understand what you are saying, but the repentia GW makes are a little to scantily clad for me. I didn't mean any offense. I am definitely a fan of Sisters. It makes me sad I find myself unwilling to field one of their best cc units. I will say I am not very familiar with the fluff yet, but I was not commenting on the fluff, just the GW models. I'm sorry for not making that clear. Honestly I was not trying to suggest there is anything wrong with repentia themselves, I was just saying I do not like the way the Games Workshop models look. I am simply not comfortable fielding a model like that. I would be happy to use repentia should the model change. I COMPLETELY agree that there is nothing inherently sexual about repentia. Thanks for straightening that out! Ugh. I spent way too long trying to word this comment correctly. I really am trying to be clear. Please forgive any faux pas in this comment. Edited September 1, 2015 by Servant of Dante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Eh, its fine, gods know I trip over my own tongue often enough. In the fluff, Repentia run naked into battle to show that they are ready to receive the Emperor's justice. Servant of Dante 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Aznable Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 If they redo Repentia I would love for them to look more like that picture where they are all scary and crazy looking. That pic would make a Dark Eldar think twice. Ironheaded, *Furyou Miko and Servant of Dante 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironheaded Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) NOOOOOO... I let my repentias keep the bodygloves, that worn under power armor. Just shred the tabards and robes. No need to go oversexual like slaanesh. (what's with the freaking garter belts anyway?) http://www.gotnurbs.com/ironheaded/repentias.jpg I think this is all part of issues GW has with Sisters of Battle: THEY dont know what to DO with them. 1. Religion: dont think staffers are left to handle the Imperial Creed/cult fluff. I think current events of last 10+ years is a bit touchy about "religious extremism" to make a sound choice of army development, marketted to kids to collect. 2. copyrights? Too much similarity with Fish Speakers of Dune novels. (look it up, what a ripoff) 3. short staffed. Around the web, i've read things that GW cut it's development staff to reduce costs and maximize profits. Is there anyone left a GW who cares about the Sisters? Me thinks not. I dont think Gav Thorpe and Jes Goodwin are around GW anymore? 4. gender: dont think GW knows a thing about heroic female archetypes.. or ANY heroic characters reguardless of genders. Glad Matt Ward is gone, taking his anti-female anti-Sisters tone with him. If it wasnt for Dan Abnett, we'd have not gotten a character like St. Celestine, from his inspiration. I dont think GW staffers and dev team know how to handle girls enough to try market to them. GW has proven, over years, they have the technology and savy to produce multi-part female models, and robes and armor. ( Dark Eldar + Age of Sigmar) Basically: it's about the Will to proceed. I dont think GW has the will, and they too scared. But the artist community: hobbyists, collectors, and professionals, are what are keeping Sisters of Battle aloft. Great job to all the artists, and collectors of art, out there. Edited September 2, 2015 by Ironheaded Servant of Dante and Bjorn Firewalker 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironheaded Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) If they redo Repentia I would love for them to look more like that picture where they are all scary and crazy looking. That pic would make a Dark Eldar think twice. Before Witchhunter codex, all the SoB forum groups and bulletin boards always talked about "Sister Novices", for a close combat unit. Give the gal a chainsword and bolt pistol, maybe special weapons for the squad, and drive them into the thick of it. That would have made the leader of the squad an evil drill sergeant, not a dominatrix punishing the wicked. Seems like 4th edition Black Templars grabbed that idea with Initiates and Neophyte scouts. (Codex: Armageddon) http://www.toddfalk.com/images/SisterNovice.jpg Oh well.. I tried. I happen to know a few IRL Dominatrix .... and their idea of a unit of troops that has a Mistress+whips in charge ... they'd be all men. BUUUUUUUUUT i dont think that artwork would fly... and certainly not ready for game development. Edited September 2, 2015 by Ironheaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 What a ridiculously sweeping statement. The dommes I know are quite happy with their girls Interestingly, since leaving the company, Matt Ward has come out as something of a proponent of female empowerment, quite the opposite of his work for the company, including writing a fantasy murder mystery with a female protagonist... which makes me wonder if the original version of the Bloodtide Incident was a case of executive meddling. As for the sexualisation of Repentia, I really don't think that female nudity is inherently sexual, especially not when the closest 'adult entertainment' equivalent to the way they treat their bodies isn't suitable for mentioning on a family-friendly board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironheaded Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 This borders on derailing the thread.... I happen to know a few IRL Dominatrix .... and their idea..... Just the ones I personally know. LOTS of room for YKINMK. More stories are better shared on OTHER forums. ....which makes me wonder if the original version of the Bloodtide Incident was a case of executive meddling. Oh I'm sure there was some meddling. As I started, but failed to finish the point: I think GW is scared of women empowerment, even symbolically. And/or they are ignorant of it. And clearly they dont do things for The Community, in totality of the game, regardless of gender. As for the sexualisation of Repentia, I really don't think that female nudity is inherently sexual, especially not when the closest 'adult entertainment' equivalent to the way they treat their bodies isn't suitable for mentioning on a family-friendly board. I think I make my save vs. Foot In Mouth. I continue. I think the artwork in question is 1. Easy Target for shock value to sell miniatures that look nothing like the art. 2. No-class cheap exploit (like those unnamed sites.) "hey, lets put girls who lack self control/restraint, into defiling restraints, and run them forward in a suicide charge... oh and say the WANT to. Yea yeah.. staple a purity seal to their tongue too... great idea... The Board will be fapping all the way to the bank." 3. Enabling weak minds to think that about said army. How many slaaneshi references have been aimed at Sisters, yet artworks for Slaanesh/Dark Eldar arent in the same league? My common response after me and my Sister's win. "Dude.. when you call my army "Bolter-B****es"... you remember to preface it with Bad-Assed, ok?" I have no knowledge of Matt Ward's career now. My only question about his story writing... is his protagonist interchangeable to a male character or not? No need to clog this thread further with my sidebars. Sorry Back to the Artworks!! rawr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironheaded Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) *fails to draw action in an action scene* BLAM Edited September 2, 2015 by Ironheaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'd say the composition is weaker than the artwork. The wounded Sister's pose is.. well, gonna be blunt. Atrocious. Have you ever tried sitting on one calf like that? It doesn't work unless you have something to lean on, and its still a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Wished i was able to draw like that, would have drawn something if i could. Well at least i got past the stickfigure pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedibear Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I like how those Repentia are painted, Ironheaded. Kinda looks like Synskin though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironheaded Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I like how those Repentia are painted, Ironheaded. Kinda looks like Synskin though. Thank you. Either works. "synskin" or "bodyglove" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastor Krieg Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 + PAX IMPERIALIS + http://i.imgur.com/umDYTW3.jpg Naminé, Vigrid Of Asgaror, Kassill and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator-Chaplain Ezra Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 *dons TDA and hunkers down* The only good Sisters art is 2nd edtion art.* *no, not the Blanche one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) I'd say that the Retributor mugshot in the Witch Hunter dex is right up there with the 2e stuff, Ez. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/KaguraHakubi/IK%20and%2040K/Sororitas/RetributorwithHeavyBolter_zpsce42c031.png Edited September 10, 2015 by *Furyou Miko RolandTHTG and Interrogator-Chaplain Ezra 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironheaded Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I'd say that the Retributor mugshot in the Witch Hunter dex is right up there with the 2e stuff, Ez. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/KaguraHakubi/IK%20and%2040K/Sororitas/RetributorwithHeavyBolter_zpsce42c031.png I'd love to discover what artist did this piece, and others, from the Witchhunter's codex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 The big ones were Karl Kopinsky, but I'm not sure about that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 That series of B&W Sister's artwork was done by Andrea Uderzo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Easily amongst the best :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatoth Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Someone got some fire for this Lady?. Edited September 11, 2015 by Azatoth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator-Chaplain Ezra Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I'd say that the Retributor mugshot in the Witch Hunter dex is right up there with the 2e stuff, Ez. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/KaguraHakubi/IK%20and%2040K/Sororitas/RetributorwithHeavyBolter_zpsce42c031.png ... Yeah, OK, I'll grant you that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Has anyone seen the Sisters diorama against Thousand Sons (if I recall correctly) doing the rounds on the Sisters/40K FB pages? I'd link it, but at least one of said pages are set to "closed" It's fantastic I've added them to my photobucket. To emphasise the fact - this diorama is not my work. If anyone finds out who made this, please let myself thade, Naminé or Miko know so that I can add the information to this post. Hidden Content http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q499/Aquilanus/Sisters%20diorama%203_zps023tgjqh.jpg http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q499/Aquilanus/Sisters%20diorama%202_zpsqwrh6xpx.jpg http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q499/Aquilanus/Sisters%20diorama%201_zpsztvli9pb.jpg I've used the "Hidden" tags to hide the pictures, as they're quite large. Wouldn't be fair for those members who use phones as it might take a bit to load the page! Edited September 12, 2015 by Aquilanus Blagon, Firepower, baldur27 and 5 others 8 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I've never seen that before! Awesome. Bolters against dreadnoughts? Oh, honey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 A curiously under-equipped force, really. I do like the work though, even if the artist has deliberately gimped the Sisters to make sure the Dreadnoughts have a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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