Poll: Rob Needs a Face
Added 2021-06-02 00:34:10 +0000 UTCHey everyone! I'm currently in the process of commissioning official cover art for the story in preparation for a self-publishing release of Book 1, which will consist of Chapter 1 to Chapter 38. This requires nailing down an actual character design for Rob (who will be on the cover). I'm having trouble deciding on a face from the reference pics I narrowed down, so I figured, why not ask my lovely Patrons? I set up a poll so you can vote for your favorite.
Here's the list of images:
Some caveats:
1. These are only reference pics. Whatever artist I end up commissioning will not be copying the art wholesale; they'll be creating something new, in their own style, with a different character pose.
2. Vote on the GENERAL FACIAL STRUCTURE only, not the outfit or the specific art style of the image. That will be decided separately.
3. Feel free to make suggestions for alternate designs in the comments. Hell, if you don't like any of these, tell me - that's also valid feedback.
4. I can't guarantee that the image that wins is what will be used, but feedback will definitely be taken into consideration.
As a side note, Keira will likely also be on the cover, and I think I found a facial structure for her that I like. Here's what I got:
https://i.imgur.com/0mkSIDZ.png
Comments
I know this post may be late. But honestly, out of the lot; I like #1 the most; reminds me of Suikoden most of all. Especially if no doubt, one can make a joke that Rob's on his way to making 108+ Friends of Destiny. That will fight beyond all Underdogs, for a world worth saving...
Arcane Hermit
2021-07-21 17:08:53 +0000 UTCI get that Rob is humble, and he's likely better looking than he thinks he is, but these still feel too pretty? That being said, I like #1
Austin Boone
2021-06-21 05:01:37 +0000 UTCEvolution. A certain section of the population are going to find 'different' to be attractive. Even if it's otherwise considered ugly. Makes for more diversified gene pool.
Rande Knight
2021-06-03 07:56:25 +0000 UTCI don't understand how elves could ever see humans as attractive. Compared to themselves, each human must look like they have a set of horrible afflictions to make them so ugly and give them such bad skin
Ian Malcolm
2021-06-03 05:46:09 +0000 UTCThis is a semi-common reaction, and it's been noted.
KamikazePotato
2021-06-02 19:10:06 +0000 UTCI left it vague in the book on purpose, but at the end of the day if there's a cover and a visual representation, I have to choose something.
KamikazePotato
2021-06-02 17:07:28 +0000 UTCI really envisioned Keira with much more elfin features, the current reference looks like a generically pretty human woman.
Roger Faux
2021-06-02 13:32:39 +0000 UTCActually, have we established that Rob is a white dude? I don't recall his race being explicitly mentioned. Otherwise, yeah, no. 5 only less symmetrical. Honestly, we could just go with Podrick from Game of Thrones.
Gremlin Jack
2021-06-02 10:51:53 +0000 UTCSomething in the vein of 5, no question. All are obvious protagonists, but at least 5 won't accidentally decapitate people with ridiculously sharp facial features like the others would. Good lord.
Ziggy
2021-06-02 09:58:38 +0000 UTCbut does someone average really exist??? i mean isn't beauty subjective??? btw i was undecided between the first and the last, but the latter won cuz atleast in that one he doesn't seem a skinny f.ck. also i thought he had a beard???
Scesce Scesce
2021-06-02 07:53:39 +0000 UTCRob was somewhat into exercise even before he got to Elatra, where he was put through a very strict exercise routine (often enforced by outside forces). Kind of hard for someone to keep chunk in that scenario.
KamikazePotato
2021-06-02 06:12:17 +0000 UTCDisappointed in the complete lack of chunk. Like not even a token chunk value, it's sitting at the I-Do-Drugs-To-Be-Popular Zero-Chunk value. Sad.
Bob
2021-06-02 06:03:17 +0000 UTCTo be fair, mans has also been on the best training regime known to man. . .the "oh shit oh fuck Im going to die" body builder 3000
BubblyGhost
2021-06-02 06:00:14 +0000 UTCI pictured Rob with a much rounder, less chiselled face. I’d pick #5 but even that is awfully handsome. Quoting chapter 1, Rob should have ‘a face that would make a girl look twice – not because he was some sort of Greek god, but because she would need some time before (hopefully) deciding “Eeeeeh, you’ll do.” ’ The rest look more “elfin” to me than your Kiera pic does: high, prominent cheekbones, fine features, narrow nose, etc. If Rob looked like these he’d have been a model back on Earth.
SirPavlova
2021-06-02 05:42:02 +0000 UTCGreat feedback so far! I might make other polls to help decide Rob and Keira's outfits if you guys are interested. Not immediately, as that would clog up the Patreon email timeline, but yeah. Let me know if that sounds good!
KamikazePotato
2021-06-02 03:20:00 +0000 UTCThe minor scars Rob got while on Earth haven't healed, but any new injuries he's received on Elatra haven't left any scars. Injuries that are fully healed by Regeneration or Healing magic don't leave a blemish.
KamikazePotato
2021-06-02 03:18:40 +0000 UTCNot sure how well he heals from combat, or others. Having perfect skin could be a sign of his vitality if other characters have scars. same the other way around depending how the regen works. 5 is my pick though. They're all good looking but 5 seems to match his self-description the most while looking somewhat average
ZaA
2021-06-02 03:13:38 +0000 UTC#5 Ftw, Derplander. There is younger/older versions of his face too.
Aae
2021-06-02 02:00:41 +0000 UTCI think a mix of 3 and 5! Mostly 3 cause of all the scars
DuskDeadman
2021-06-02 01:32:33 +0000 UTCTBH I think a mix of 5 and 3 would be best.
Zero_to_Nero
2021-06-02 01:22:17 +0000 UTCstogies and an austrian accent are the minimum of masculinity needed by any MC
Paul Jaeger
2021-06-02 01:22:11 +0000 UTCnone of them are very masculine
bob barker
2021-06-02 01:12:06 +0000 UTCHonestly, it's hard to find character art of a guy that actually looks like an average joe without also making them look bizarre by exaggerating facial features. Especially for cover art of a fantasy novel. If you have any suggestions, feel free to let me know!
KamikazePotato
2021-06-02 01:10:27 +0000 UTCWow, didn't realize he was that hot! Always though of him as an average Joe in that department
Paul Jaeger
2021-06-02 01:06:06 +0000 UTCI have no idea why but Rob always struck me as having a rounder face than a sharp, angular one
NeWorlDark
2021-06-02 01:00:14 +0000 UTCTo be fair, elves are fucking cheaters in this regard. They don't even have to moisturize!
KamikazePotato
2021-06-02 00:46:29 +0000 UTCThese all feel almost too attractive for Rob, given how much he complains about elven beauty standards. :P
Fabhar
2021-06-02 00:44:29 +0000 UTC
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