Dames of the Desert

[Emmy Lou]

I know from the pronouns that get thrown around on these here forums that when most of y'all are dreamin' up the ideal Ranger party, the ladies are always left out. He, him, his... hmph. Not that they aren't invited to the party, but they're always on the side lines of thought.

Well folks, I'm here to change your views, because this thread is for the girls who KICK ASS

Partially inspired by Andree Wallin's rad vision of Desert Rangers with a dash of my own ideas and influences, I prepared up a set of fightin' females that'd make Angela Deth proud:

("Lucky", ________, ________)


(________, _________, "Hella Killz"- Hell Razor's sister)


(________, _________, _________)

Hopefully now you too will dream of damsels worthy of the wastes

[cmagruder]

Ha. Nice! I like the riot shield and the welding helmet combo.

[MinscAndBoo]

I wish I could draw. This is awesome stuff!

Just a small thing, When I view characters for games, what gets me is how artistically perfect they are, even when wearing riot gear. All of their cloths fit perfectly, all of their gadgets and other bits and pieces hang at exactly the right angle so not to spoil the aesthetic. I really do wish designers would make things less symmetrical, less 'perfect' and add some ugliness. It would help my imagination.

I really do long for something like this:

Although.. ooo embarrassing ok so the woman looks a little bit over endowed, BUT she does look psychotic and that's what matters



and this (OK so no women, but you get the idea):

[Inca]

Awesome stuff Emmy Lou.

[Drool]

The one on the right here makes me think she's Hell Razor's sister. "You're trying too hard, honey."

[Brendan]

Nice work! They look awesome. If I may offer an idea - how about one or two stockier ladies. This is based solely on the research I did for this post : http://wasteland.inxile-entertainment.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=721&start=220#p34735

Some of those ladies were built like brick shithouses and were big and muscular enough to beat the tar out of most guys in a bare knuckle fist fight. Think USSR Communist era javeline and hammer-throw athletes.

[MinscAndBoo]

Nice work! They look awesome. If I may offer an idea - how about one or two stockier ladies. This is based solely on the research I did for this post : http://wasteland.inxile-entertainment.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=721&start=220#p34735

Some of those ladies were built like brick shithouses and were big and muscular enough to beat the tar out of most guys in a bare knuckle fist fight. Think USSR Communist era javeline and hammer-throw athletes.

*shaawing*

[Greenpee]

Although.. ooo embarrassing ok so the woman looks a little bit over endowed ...

As if the guy standing next to her is a regular.

The one on the right here makes me think she's Hell Razor's sister. "You're trying too hard, honey."

She my favorite. I call 'er Hella Killz.

OP, second image, first girl (with earmuffs), leg hair? That'd be refreshing, rugged, but refreshing.

[TΛPETRVE]

Neat stuff, Auntie Em'.

[cmagruder]

I also like the smooth inclusion of loud colors. They all seem like Rangers to me.

[RangerBen]

Ok: now let's see Christina, Felicia Pedros and Jackie Foxer!

[AgentTate]

I also like the smooth inclusion of loud colors. They all seem like Rangers to me.

Pretty good examples for your arguments in the armor dying post.

[Emmy Lou]

I wish I could draw. This is awesome stuff!

Just a small thing, When I view characters for games, what gets me is how artistically perfect they are, even when wearing riot gear. All of their cloths fit perfectly, all of their gadgets and other bits and pieces hang at exactly the right angle so not to spoil the aesthetic. I really do wish designers would make things less symmetrical, less 'perfect' and add some ugliness. It would help my imagination.

This was kind of the aesthetic I was going for, for sure! Post-apocalyptic enough to have some loose, dirty well-worn gear, but not quite Wastelander rags either; they're Rangers after all, they have standards to maintain! I also didn't want them all to be "smokin' hotties" in the proud tradition of game design, because, well, the reasons are obvious. But I didn't make them all totally gruff and rugged either, because badass is an state of mind, not an image

Awesome stuff Emmy Lou.

Thanks, Inca!

The one on the right here makes me think she's Hell Razor's sister. "You're trying too hard, honey."

I'm glad they meet WL1 standards in some of your eyes!

Nice work! They look awesome. If I may offer an idea - how about one or two stockier ladies. This is based solely on the research I did for this post : http://wasteland.inxile-entertainment.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=721&start=220#p34735

Some of those ladies were built like brick shithouses and were big and muscular enough to beat the tar out of most guys in a bare knuckle fist fight. Think USSR Communist era javeline and hammer-throw athletes.

I plan on doing some more concepts when I'm less busy later in the week, so I'll definitely take this into account next time! The reason they are all roughly the same proportion is I just C&P'd the same "paperdoll" 9 times and drew over her frame. I even thought about tryin different bodytypes, but then my laziness kicked in and I figured "Eh, probably won't plump up too fast on field rations anyway"

She my favorite. I call 'er Hella Killz.

OP, second image, first girl (with earmuffs), leg hair? That'd be refreshing, rugged, but refreshing.

Haha, sure enough! I know I wouldn't want to bother with beautification out in the wastes and my ladies don't either! Well, the trenchcoat uzi girl does have eye make-up, but she's obviously more concerned with her style than the others anyway!

(P.S. "Hella Killz"? Totally canon. In fact, if anyone else wants to throw out a name for their fav lady, shout it out! One name each; first come first serve! )
Only one I claim is the first girl, who I dubbed "Lucky" while drawing her, which seemed a fittingly ironic moniker her comrades would give her busted up self.

Neat stuff, Auntie Em'.

Why thank you, my Fatherland Friend!

I also like the smooth inclusion of loud colors. They all seem like Rangers to me.

Again, glad someone appreciates it! I tried to put thought into each one's scheme and role and design. Each their own individual while still maintaining unity and cohesion throughout the whole piece.

Ok: now let's see Christina, Felicia Pedros and Jackie Foxer!

I'll get right on it, chief! Sounds like a fun challenge

Pretty good examples for your arguments in the armor dying post.

I might have to do a pink ranger now too

[The Tallest]

Nice! I too also like the one in the Blast Suit and welding helmet.

[ffordesoon]

Wow, those are really good!

[Fuzi0n]

Wow, great fan art! You are very talented!

[felo]

nice man, that chick with the shield looks hardcore

[codyaaron]

those are great dude their weapons is perfectly made from them

[McDougle]

Great concepts!

I´d like to see a piece with a little action(goin scavenging, mutant hunting or fighting ).