The Black Friday Sale is Finally Here!

And... its finally here.  If you wanted to stock up on DCUO items, this is the perfect weekend for it... as pretty much (almost) everything will be at  half price.  A bit annoying they don't advertise this sale before hand, but as a company I assume they want to maximize their profit... but still, a day or so heads up would be nice.  Nonetheless, take advantage of this weekend to stock up to get all of those items you wanted (with the exclusion of time capsules, stabilizers, and artifact xp).  

Brief absence for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Attribution - unknown

Headed out for a bit for the Thanksgiving vacation, but will be back! A happy Thanks giving to you... and still, will see you in world!

Your Superhero World: Using Photoshop to make comic book drawings!

Moon Girl fan art, by Gaston25

One of the reasons I started this blog was to keep track of how to work differeing software programs (e.g. Photohshop, Daz 3d... eventually) to make my own works.  For now, I'm doing some PS work with my clunky old copy of PS.  For future reference, there is a way to modify graphics to represent comic book type art... as shown below.  It sounds harder than it looks, but the Photoshop Training Channel has a bunch of great and easy to learn and use Photoshop.  If you're interested, give it a try!

On a different note, I've highlighted the first of work by Gaston25, who has done a great job with providing an overview of classic gold/silver/bronze age characters, but has a line of newer characters as well.  Why mention this - well, his work allows a better selection of classic naming and themes for DCUO gold/silver/bronze age characters (aside from the ton of lazy character names and designs I'm sure every one has seen on DCUO).  On as associated note, Gaston25 also does commissions... good work at a very reasonable price!  So if you want your own personalized super... drop you can contact him at his DA site, located here!

Golden Age Wednesday 11, by Gaston25

Super Art: Heroes in Flight (Powergirl)

Powergirl - Heroes In Flight, by Sodacan

Adding a new series to highlight "superhero" art to the blog... and provide more entries, of course!  At today's initial posting, I've added Powergirl along with a a USMC F-4 Phantom in flight.  Nicely done and one more reason I'm still eyeing diving into DAZ  Studio myself... but for now, please enjoy and see you in-world!

Remembering veterans on Veterans day

Captain American landing at Normandy, (unattributed - for now)

A simple appreciation to those who came before us and set the example for later generations to follow - thank you.

Extra Life Results

Zatanna 1964, by RUIZBURGOS

Well, a quick update - the Extra Life event has come and gone, and a number of nice gifts were provided to players, including a movement item, wings (for the head and back), and some really nice materials.  Do make a point of logging in to claim them asap!

Extra Life Charity Stream Today!

Today is the DCUO Extra Life charity stream, running from 6am - 10 pm PST (3am - 7pm EST).  but what exactly is Extra Life?  Its an event in which players from around the world raise money to help sick and injured children associated with the Children's Miracle Network Hospital for treatment and care of their maladies.  The goal is to raise $50 million USD today, and there are numerous entities competing to raise money (remember, gamers are competitive)!    Looks like the Magic: Gathering people have donated a ton of coin so far, but it is for a (verified) good cause.  Still, as of this writing, the DCUO has a few donations already, and I'm sure there will be more to come!

Although the DCUO link stated there will be a "... live stream, activities, timing, and rewards...", the DCUO Forums have speculated that it might be some kind of "angelic" give away (based on the graphic displayed above).  To get the participation code, stop by the live stream and they will tell you what the code is.  The "Extra Life" stream is located on Twitch right here.

Still, its a good cause, so at the very least, instead of buying that two liter bottle of Mountain Dew to guzzle down your pie hole during a raid, you might want to donate to the cause instead!  See you in world!