Author Topic: Shimmering Sword Art (Read 20358 times)

Cyc · « **on:** 26 November 2017, 04:24:43 »

Not official (yet), but Shimmering Sword has been posting his line-art of the Classics and finally reached 'Mechs we haven't seen yet:

https://shimmering-sword.deviantart.com/art/Battletech-Rifleman-716552617
https://shimmering-sword.deviantart.com/art/Battletech-Archer-716891035

abou · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 November 2017, 10:05:52 »

Quote from: Cyc on 26 November 2017, 04:24:43

Not official (yet), but Shimmering Sword has been posting his line-art of the Classics and finally reached 'Mechs we haven't seen yet:

https://shimmering-sword.deviantart.com/art/Battletech-Rifleman-716552617
https://shimmering-sword.deviantart.com/art/Battletech-Archer-716891035

Sick!

mrbooth · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 November 2017, 16:38:23 »

Check out his gallery added the stinger as well.

Snake Eyes · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 November 2017, 17:12:20 »

Wow, very cool O0

Deadborder · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 November 2017, 05:09:27 »

I love the new art

And I also hate it for certain MegaMek related reasons

marauder648 · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 November 2017, 07:10:33 »

Always love Shimmering Swords art :) And love these Une..rese..Nu..Mechs!

jimdigris · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 November 2017, 16:49:40 »

He posted the Phoenix Hawk today.

Tymers Realm · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 November 2017, 17:14:30 »

Quote from: jimdigris on 27 November 2017, 16:49:40

He posted the Phoenix Hawk today.

Oh Sweet Heavens YES!!!!
Gawd! Does that look beautiful...

:::Hopping HG gets their legal asses nailed in court:::

Direct link...

Wildonion · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 November 2017, 20:40:01 »

I love how he managed to make the Ostscout look; it is heads and shoulders above the original art. Hopefully we see similar results with the rest of the Ost designs! All that said though? I really need to get my hands on that Rifleman.

Wrangler · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 November 2017, 21:01:56 »

Is it wise idea to post them before their officially published? It's bad enough that HG causing trouble preventing them from coming out. :(

Cyc · « **Reply #10 on:** 28 November 2017, 01:39:37 »

Quote from: Wrangler on 27 November 2017, 21:01:56

Is it wise idea to post them before their officially published? It's bad enough that HG causing trouble preventing them from coming out. :(

I tend to agree, but he goes to great pains on DeviantArt to point out he had received permission from CGL to do so... though because they haven't been posted in a book yet is why this thread was moved by the mods to the fan-art section.

Wrangler · « **Reply #11 on:** 28 November 2017, 06:54:51 »

Quote from: Cyc on 28 November 2017, 01:39:37

I tend to agree, but he goes to great pains on DeviantArt to point out he had received permission from CGL to do so... though because they haven't been posted in a book yet is why this thread was moved by the mods to the fan-art section.

If he getting permission that could possibly mean two things. 1) the images aren't canon anymore due to lawsuit, there no point of keeping them under wraps. 2) another form of advertising, since there no products coming out that would have these images included.

I hope i am wrong with the first one. Second one would make sense since Succession War series is over, their focusing on new products further in the time line. Combat Manual didn't sell well enough, so they won't be released in them. Succession Wars would been perfect product for them, but law suit. *sigh*

Tymers Realm · « **Reply #12 on:** 28 November 2017, 15:37:47 »

And...
He's posted one of the earliest 'Classics': the Marauder!

Quote from: Wrangler on 28 November 2017, 06:54:51

If he getting permission that could possibly mean two things. 1) the images aren't canon anymore due to lawsuit, there no point of keeping them under wraps. 2) another form of advertising, since there no products coming out that would have these images included.

I hope i am wrong with the first one. Second one would make sense since Succession War series is over, their focusing on new products further in the time line. Combat Manual didn't sell well enough, so they won't be released in them. Succession Wars would been perfect product for them, but law suit. *sigh*

I'd say he got CGL's ok.
Considering he's putting up all of his 'Classic' work, including the non-Macross Unseen.

Mech42ace · « **Reply #13 on:** 28 November 2017, 16:27:08 »

Quote from: Wrangler on 28 November 2017, 06:54:51

If he getting permission that could possibly mean two things. 1) the images aren't canon anymore due to lawsuit, there no point of keeping them under wraps. 2) another form of advertising, since there no products coming out that would have these images included.

I hope i am wrong with the first one. Second one would make sense since Succession War series is over, their focusing on new products further in the time line. Combat Manual didn't sell well enough, so they won't be released in them. Succession Wars would been perfect product for them, but law suit. *sigh*

Interesting point, I'm really not one to speculate, but maybe it means CGL is optimistic about the legal fiasco. Why would they give them more ammo to use in the case otherwise?

Tymers Realm · « **Reply #14 on:** 30 November 2017, 14:09:32 »

well apparently, he had to re-post the Marauder for some reason. So I'll have to edit the link I listed up-thread.

But now he's up loaded the Shadow Hawk!
And to be honest, I like the head design for its Classic form.

pensiveswetness · « **Reply #15 on:** 30 November 2017, 15:42:49 »

Quote from: Wrangler on 28 November 2017, 06:54:51

If he getting permission that could possibly mean two things. 1) the images aren't canon anymore due to lawsuit, there no point of keeping them under wraps. 2) another form of advertising, since there no products coming out that would have these images included.

I hope i am wrong with the first one. Second one would make sense since Succession War series is over, their focusing on new products further in the time line. Combat Manual didn't sell well enough, so they won't be released in them. Succession Wars would been perfect product for them, but law suit. *sigh*

so no 3rd or 4th SW Historicals?

Tymers Realm · « **Reply #16 on:** 30 November 2017, 16:02:09 »

Quote from: pensiveswetness on 30 November 2017, 15:42:49

so no 3rd or 4th SW Historicals?

I think Wrangler ment TRO: Succession Wars, in this case. Because of the HG trolling, the Macross-inspired Classics were left out. Maybe when everything goes against HG, we can see a TRO: SW revised?

pensiveswetness · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 November 2017, 16:18:21 »

but all of those titles have used the new CGI-ish art style (in the case of the 2 historical's, the TRO sections)... unless we're gonna get different designs for a hypothetical 3rd & 4th SW Historical?

Tymers Realm · « **Reply #18 on:** 30 November 2017, 17:52:25 »

You've got to remember that most of the Unseen/Reseen have been Classic'ed. That also includes the Dougram and Crusher Joe Mechs. Also apparently not all the Unseen/Reseen got done this time. Shimmering Sword, in a reply to a question in the Ostscout's feedback area, mentions he didn't do a Ostroc or Ostsol in this first batch of Classics.

And IIRC, there were only two Macross-Inspired Mechs between 1SW and 2SW's TROs: the Valkyrie and Wasp. Everything else was non-Macross Unseen/Reseen.

And to be clear, I believe Wrangler was talking about Technical Readout: Succession Wars, not the mini-TROs that were in 1SW & 2SW. As to if we see historicals on 3 & 4 SW, that'll depend on the new guys in charge.

mrbooth · « **Reply #19 on:** 30 November 2017, 17:56:51 »

Still missing T Bolt, Wasp, and Valkyrie. Would also love to see the Crusader and Madarauder II if he is going to release in seen images.

SteelRaven · « **Reply #20 on:** 30 November 2017, 18:03:18 »

Think it was stated that the Mad II wasn't including in the Classic overhaul. As for the others, I wouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Tymers Realm · « **Reply #21 on:** 30 November 2017, 18:09:35 »

Well I figure he'll put up the Thunderbolt, Valkyrie, and Wasp since they've been published.

I only mentioned about no Ostroc and Ostsol since Shimmering Sword stated that himself on DA.

YingJanshi · « **Reply #22 on:** 30 November 2017, 19:12:10 »

These are awesome...

Wildonion · « **Reply #23 on:** 30 November 2017, 20:44:20 »

Quote from: Tymers Realm on 30 November 2017, 18:09:35

I only mentioned about no Ostroc and Ostsol since Shimmering Sword stated that himself on DA.

That's disappointing to read. I had hoped to see the whole line revitalized! I always thought they needed the most work out of any of the unseen/reseen designs.

Wrangler · « **Reply #24 on:** 30 November 2017, 21:21:19 »

Maybe it was funded/authorized yet.

Tymers Realm · « **Reply #25 on:** 30 November 2017, 22:07:15 »

Quote from: Wildonion on 30 November 2017, 20:44:20

That's disappointing to read. I had hoped to see the whole line revitalized! I always thought they needed the most work out of any of the unseen/reseen designs.

Well here's his actual reply:

Quote

Maybe some day I'll hit the others, but understandably, the osts are of rather low priority.

It isn't a definitive 'no', just a 'not right now'.

Considering, IIRC, the sculpt for the Catapult that's gonna be in the GoAC box is gonna be a new visual redesign in line with the Unseen/Reseen Classics. That tells me that more than just the Unseen/Reseen are getting this visual overhaul. What Shimmering Sword is putting up could be round 1...

pensiveswetness · « **Reply #26 on:** 01 December 2017, 00:24:58 »

why mess with the Catapult? The latest mini is FINE as is...?

Maingunnery · « **Reply #27 on:** 01 December 2017, 12:25:56 »

Quote from: pensiveswetness on 01 December 2017, 00:24:58

why mess with the Catapult? The latest mini is FINE as is...?

To bring it on the same level.

Tymers Realm · « **Reply #28 on:** 01 December 2017, 15:55:42 »

Well...
The Thunderbolt is up!

I do have to admit, I think Shimmering Sword nailed it with all the Dougram-Inspired Classics so far. It'll be interesting to see what he does with the quads.

ColBosch · « **Reply #29 on:** 01 December 2017, 17:21:36 »

Quote from: pensiveswetness on 01 December 2017, 00:24:58

why mess with the Catapult? The latest mini is FINE as is...?

It's fine for 1985, and those of us who are used to it. It isn't fine for current standards, especially for potential new customers who may be discovering BattleTech through the video games.

Quote from: Tymers Realm on 01 December 2017, 15:55:42

Well...
The Thunderbolt is up!

I do have to admit, I think Shimmering Sword nailed it with all the Dougram-Inspired Classics so far. It'll be interesting to see what he does with the quads.

So what's left? Wasp, Valkyrie, Scorpion, Goliath, and Longbow, with the Osts, LAMs, and Marauder II later?