Needs Help: Characters.Hololive

I've been concerned if Characters.Hololive has become a glorified gallery:

• A-chan — 3 images
• Tokino Sora — 3 images
• Roboco — 9 images
• Sakura Miko — 6 images
• AZKi — 4 images
• Hoshimachi Suisei — 5 images
• Yozora Mel — 3 images
• Shirakami Fubuki — 4 images
• Minato Aqua — 3 images
• Yuzuki Choco — 3 images
• Oozora Subaru — 6 images
• Nekomata Okayu — 3 images
• Inugami Korone — 5 images
• Shiranui Flare — 3 images
• Uruha Rushia — 4 images
• Usada Pekora — 4 images
• Houshou Marine — 5 images
• Amane Kanata — 4 images
• Tsunomaki Watame — 3 images
• Tokoyami Towa — 4 images
• Himemori Luna — 4 images
• Kiryu Coco — 3 images
• Shishiro Botan — 3 images
• Kureiji Ollie — 4 images
• Mori Calliope — 7 images
• Takanashi Kiara — 5 images
• Ninomae Ina'nis — 4 images
• Gawr Gura — 4 images
• Ouro Kronii — 4 images
• Each of Holostars JP have a 3D render that is the same as the artwork

Similarly to previous times multiple appearances were discussed, we may have reduce each folder to 1-2 images.

Agreed. I vote to have only the main image of the characters, and pull the rest

I'm good to move the alternates to an IL page.

Agreed. Maybe keep the original designs if they're included but the rest of the images are entirely cosmetic.

Move the one-time and rare outfits to Image links.

Edited by animuacid on Apr 12th 2024 at 2:36:54 PM

Maybe at least keep IRyS and Vesper’s two images, because they had redesigns so technically they have two main designs? Hell, Vesper used his new model exactly once so if anything his old one is the more main one.

The redesigns weren't really that significant to begin with, they were mostly just new modelled rigs with touched-up art design. Vesper's current image isn't even of his model; the most significant deviation from how it looks to me is losing his triangular dorito chin, but otherwise it's similar enough for me.

But otherwise, I cleaned up the pages.

Edited by number9robotic on Apr 14th 2024 at 5:34:20 AM

I’m not sure I agree with that. IRyS had an entirely new artstyle change, with her old one being a Non-Standard Character Design given how hyper realistic it was. She also had her outfit turning from black to white and her overall design much brighter. A tonne of her tropes actually describe the changes made and refer to the old image.

Well Vesper had a whole different artist. Looks like quite a bit more than just his chin. His hairstyle is different, his glasses are broader, his nose is wider, he smiles in default expression with more prominent fangs, and has a change in fashion. Unless it’s just me, he doesn’t even look like the same person in his new model.

Edited by Snowy66 on Apr 14th 2024 at 9:37:37 AM

The Image Links page wasn't made in the end...

Grrrrrr... *sigh* IP tags weren't added either.

If it hasn't already been done, I'll ping the discussion thread in the New Media forum to let people know the decision and that an IL page will (eventually) be created to salvage the pics.

Edited by Willbyr on Apr 16th 2024 at 12:10:23 PM

Enough time has passed for literally every talent except Advent, TEMPUS Vanguard and ARMIS to get 3D key visuals (where they strike a pose with no background, which is great for wikis), which are more presentable than artwork from the original artists imho. In the event I want to replace the current main images with said 3D key visuals, should I open a new Image Pickin' thread for this?

Edited by AnoBakaDesu on Apr 16th 2024 at 8:37:43 AM

Honestly, I’m good with that. I was never fully onboard with that weird mentality of “we must use art drawn by the original artist”

No arguments here.

OOTL, anything else that needs to be done before this closes?

None, the cleanup is done. I'll open a new suggestion thread later down the line.