Life is Strange Community Thread: Arcadia Baes

[Nikus]

Finally playing BtS. Just finished Episode 1, and while I like Rachel, they're not making it easy by making her

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start a freaking wildfire. Fucking dumbass.

edit: since it's the first time I post here, I just wanted to say that I always automatically like people rocking a Chloe avatar. Even though I tend to mix you all up a bit because you are legion. I just know that Fantomas always makes the best special avatars for other users :)

 

[AliceAmber]

Finally playing BtS. Just finished Episode 1, and while I like Rachel, they're not making it easy by making her

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start a freaking wildfire. Fucking dumbass.

edit: since it's the first time I post here, I just wanted to say that I always automatically like people rocking a Chloe avatar. Even though I tend to mix you all up a bit because you are legion. I just know that Fantomas always makes the best special avatars for other users :)

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Now I'll never be liked. ;___; Well JUST so you know I'd NEVER do that, even with a Rachel avatar lol!

She was a force of nature, that's for sure.

 

[Fanto]

edit: since it's the first time I post here, I just wanted to say that I always automatically like people rocking a Chloe avatar. Even though I tend to mix you all up a bit because you are legion. I just know that Fantomas always makes the best special avatars for other users :)

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Aww, I just saw this now. Thanks! <3

 

[Rygar1126]

So it seems like maybe the comic series will be an on-going thing now?

Beloved heroes Max and Chloe face one final decision, in the long-awaited and emotional climax to the story that fans have been clamoring for!
The Life is Strange comic will return with a whole new story, as the series goes ongoing! Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 is out now with rave reviews, and more episodes on the way!

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https://www.newsarama.com/42877-titan-comics-february-2019-solicitations.html

Wording seems vague as to whether it would be a continuation of the Max and Chloe story, or if it would be moving into something else entirely.

 

[JehutyRunner]

Hello! i'm in need of a quick bit of help.

I'm looking for backgrounds from LiS without character or render art. Basically, stuff like this:

I'm basically looking for the doodles on their own or the punk rock stuff without any characters on them. I know someone on Reddit posted these for LiS1, but I can't find the post.

(I'm doing a talk of Life is Strange soon, basically!)

 

[Fanto]

I'm basically looking for the doodles on their own or the punk rock stuff without any characters on them. I know someone on Reddit posted these for LiS1, but I can't find the post.

(I'm doing a talk of Life is Strange soon, basically!)

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Hmm, I tried searching a bit. I found this reddit post from SE Toby (at least I think that's him) with a media kit for the mobile version, and that has a few high res images that are kind of like that at least. You can pair them up and they'll look like this when they're stitched together right:

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Perhaps he would know where to get similar ones for BtS as well?

(Also, cool that you're doing a talk on LiS!)

 

[Damn Silly]

Had a quick gander through the stuff on GamesPress for all of the games and unfortunately (in this one instance at least), it's pretty much entirely screenshots with characters in them.

 

[Musubi]

Sooooo I don't really read comics but I need to find a way to get at these Life is Strange Comics. Where does everyone suggest buying from? I know there are digital apps but books/comics are the one thing I actually still rather prefer in physical form.

 

[Mr Delabee]

Sooooo I don't really read comics but I need to find a way to get at these Life is Strange Comics. Where does everyone suggest buying from? I know there are digital apps but books/comics are the one thing I actually still rather prefer in physical form.

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If you can try your local comic store that's a good place to start as the first print has sold out now, they are printing a second print which is out in a few weeks and can be pre-ordered online, from any comic online store close to your location.

Personally I got mine from Forbidden Planet, they even got me the variant covers and they had an exclusive cover too, again these are sold out though.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/

Other thing some other people are doing is waiting for the collected edition which will be all 4 issues in one book, after the last issue launches.

I heard today that Issue 2 has been delayed til the new year now.

 

[Musubi]

Well dang I didn't expect them to sell out like that lol. Maybe I will just wait for the collected book then.

 

[Fanto]

Maybe I will just wait for the collected book then.

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This is what I'm doing, I think it'll be out in April if I remember right.

 

[Strafer]

nothing stops the max and chloe train

 

[IgelRM]

Hello! i'm in need of a quick bit of help.

I'm looking for backgrounds from LiS without character or render art. Basically, stuff like this:

I'm basically looking for the doodles on their own or the punk rock stuff without any characters on them. I know someone on Reddit posted these for LiS1, but I can't find the post.

(I'm doing a talk of Life is Strange soon, basically!)

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I think you mean this post, "LiS Marketing Art".

Edit: Whoops. Might be available as part of some concept art gallery.

 

[Hella]

Resetera has chosen Bae.

 

[Strafer]

dont forget to create a header.

 

[Hella]

PROFILE COVERS ARE RAD

Edit: Thread covers, too!

 

[JehutyRunner]

Update: talk got approved! Delivering it on December 17th! Will be doing audience partcipation so if you have something to add, I'll be sure to ask in here again when ready. In the meantime, huzzah!

I think you mean this post, "LiS Marketing Art".

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I'm basically looking for the doodles on their own or the punk rock stuff without any characters on them. I know someone on Reddit posted these for LiS1, but I can't find the post.

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Fantomas You definitely helped! I've pieced together one piece and going to put together another later today. Thank you!

 

[Fanto]

Update: talk got approved! Delivering it on December 17th! Will be doing audience partcipation so if you have something to add, I'll be sure to ask in here again when ready. In the meantime, huzzah!





Fantomas You definitely helped! I've pieced together one piece and going to put together another later today. Thank you!

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Awesome! Glad I could help! :)

 

[Damn Silly]

If we're voting on headers, my immediate thought was this.

But then I also kinda feel bad that the other main characters from LiS are left out. Also, I have no idea if there's size requirements or whatever.

 

[BDS]

If we're voting on headers, my immediate thought was this.

But then I also kinda feel bad that the other main characters from LiS are left out. Also, I have no idea if there's size requirements or whatever.

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Definitely agree, that's a pretty iconic LIS image.

 

[Fanto]

I could try making one that combines some stuff from each game maybe? I would definitely use the train tracks as LiS 1's representative for sure too.

 

[Hella]

So long as Chris is on it, too.

Though I suppose in terms of cross-game reps, Hawt Dawg Man is the most representative of all.

 

[Strafer]

still no header :(

 

[Lee Chaolan]

So, I finally played Episode one of Life is Strange 2.

So...damn....good.

ahh, why did I start playing this early? I waited for all of LiS to come out before playing that, but I guess I'm here for the ride now.

Can't freaking wait. The Brothers rock.

 

[Hella]

"It's emblematic of the approach that Mr. Sakurai and the team are taking with the DLC," Fils-Aime told IGN. "He wants characters that are unique, different, to bring them into the Smash Bros. environment. So it's going to be tremendously exciting."

"Mr. Sakurai, he's not only a student of Nintendo franchises, and obviously he's had his hand in a few, but he's a student of video games from a total perspective," Fils-Aime said. "And so he's been the driver in really thinking about what type of character coming into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate would bring just a whole different level of fun and enjoyment for the player. That's been the approach. That's the thinking."

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[Deleted member 42]

Why hello

I have brought a gift

 

[Fanto]

Why hello

I have brought a gift

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Yoooo, hold on. I want to make one that has all the characters from the 4 games on it! I'll do that here soon, I'm playing Smash though.

 

[Hella]

Pirate Bae BronsonLee is vandalising the thread.

send help

 

[Fanto]

Pirate Bae BronsonLee is vandalising the thread.

send help

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She's busy with life, but I have a few other mods/admins I could PM to get things done if need be, so thankfully we're not at the mercy of Bronson lol.

 

[Deleted member 42]

I am vandalizing this thread with a beautiful moment

(thread covers should work for the OP, or you can just PM me the image you want put on there too)

 

[Fanto]

Ok, so here's a quick prototype of what a cover image could look like for us. Certainly not final by any means, but let me know what you all think and I can try making one for us to set. Throw out new ideas or whatever too, let's make this cover image as hella awesome as the rest of this thread!

 

[Fanto]

Hmm, I suppose one thing to consider is how it appears on mobile versus how it appears on desktop.

In portrait mode on mobile, it gets a lot taller and more of the image is shown. But when in landscape mode, or if someone is viewing it from their desktop, then it gets a lot more narrow and you can't see as much of the image.

It might be tough to work with both of those for a good cover image that displays well on both.

 

[Hella]

Great images, really representative of everything, I think. And two thumbs up for mirroring the release order.

Mustard man being left out is the right choice. He is the Waluigi of Life is Strange and should be snubbed at every opportunity. Although now that I think of it, the implication of Mustard Man leaking mustard when scared, and Hawt Dawg Man covering his chest in mustard, is kind of unsettling.

Hmm, I suppose one thing to consider is how it appears on mobile versus how it appears on desktop.

In portrait mode on mobile, it gets a lot taller and more of the image is shown. But when in landscape mode, or if someone is viewing it from their desktop, then it gets a lot more narrow and you can't see as much of the image.

It might be tough to work with both of those for a good cover image that displays well on both.

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I don't know that there is a way to reconcile those different views. The user cover image is equally imprecise on desktop vs. mobile (especially since you can also see it by mousing over said user in a thread.) even though you can customise where it's placed in the profile.

One suggestion I can think of is something positioned so it appears as a collage in mobile, with a larger single image on the rest for desktop users. Sort of like a mobile badge or something. Unfortunately I don't know the positioning necessary...

Just go with whatever you think looks good--you have good taste!

 

[Fanto]

One suggestion I can think of is something positioned so it appears as a collage in mobile, with a larger single image on the rest for desktop users. Sort of like a mobile badge or something. Unfortunately I don't know the positioning necessary...

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Hmm, yeah something like this might work out if I can figure out the right dimensions to use. I'm thinking maybe I can put in the game logos underneath each image, and if I get the dimensions right then it should display normally on desktop when cropped correctly on the site, but on mobile the full image with the logos would be shown. Definitely something I can mess around with a bit and maybe test it on one of my old threads first to see how it looks.

 

[Galkinator]

At $4 I said what the hell, bought episode 1.
Right off the bat, it's a lot darker than LiS1, and the feeling of being in charge of your little brother definitely makes you think twice about every decision you make.
I both like it and dislike it, because I didn't always choose the options I'd felt were more interesting or wild, but rather safe for the sake of Daniel. (Who would've thought stealing a chocolate bar and mac&cheese would lead me to... that)
Poor Sean, I hope next episodes aren't as grim but I seriously doubt it lol

The games definitely looks better than LiS 1, especially the lighting and shading but the animations are so stiff, and the framerate is all over the place. (playing on PS4). Hope they improve in that regard for Episode 2

 

[BoboBrazil]

Does anyone know what the Xbox one x enhancements for lis2 are? The only display option is gamma.

 

[JehutyRunner]

Hallo! My second presentation on games and mental health on Life is Strange is this time next week.

In light of that, how do you view Life is Strange's depiction of mental health, the themes it depicts in its games and how it has helped you at all, if at all?

Should add: if you want to tell me anonymously instead, PM me instead. I won't be using names either way, but if it helps you, feel free to message me. <3

 

[AliceAmber]

Ok, so here's a quick prototype of what a cover image could look like for us. Certainly not final by any means, but let me know what you all think and I can try making one for us to set. Throw out new ideas or whatever too, let's make this cover image as hella awesome as the rest of this thread!

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I think it looks great! Great representation of the games.

 

[Fanto]

I think it looks great! Great representation of the games.

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Thanks!

Unfortunately I'm having problems figuring out how to get it looking right. The dimensions for the cover images are all out of whack and don't make much sense. They seem to be dynamic, so depending on the width of the browser window they will either get taller or shorter as the window's width is changed. That makes it almost impossible to make a consistent image that will look the same no matter what someone's screen resolution is.

I also can't upload images large enough to actually fit the dimensions without it giving me an error saying the image is too large. So I have to make it small, and then it scales up to the right size and gets all blurry, which is not very ideal.

Ugh, lol.

 

[Deleted member 18400]

Picked this up on sale for like 5 bucks, probably a steal. I really liked the first game but this prequel just never grabbed my attention. Looking forward to trying it though.

 

[Fanto]

I might try ringing up one of the other Photoshoppers on the forum and see if they can figure something out instead because I can't really wrap my head around it haha.

Like the image that Bronson uploaded displays great on mobile, but on my desktop it looks like this:

 

[Strafer]

what the hell is that?

 

[Deleted member 42]

It's me censoring the cover image for everyone except the mobile youths!~

 

[JehutyRunner]

Hallo! My second presentation on games and mental health on Life is Strange is this time next week.

In light of that, how do you view Life is Strange's depiction of mental health, the themes it depicts in its games and how it has helped you at all, if at all?

Should add: if you want to tell me anonymously instead, PM me instead. I won't be using names either way, but if it helps you, feel free to message me. <3

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A quick bump for this! 💖

 

[Lee Chaolan]

So while waiting for LiS 2 Ep 2 to release I went back and Platinumed Life is Strange.

Yahoo.

 

[Damn Silly]

A question about Life Is Strange just popped up on one of these live quiz apps that I play :O

(It was just asking where the game was set, but I was still surprised)

 

[Pirate Bae]

I'm alive. Who wants to put Christmas-ify Chloe for me

 

[Pirate Bae]

Wait what the fuck happened to avatar sizing

 

[Overdoziz]

it fucked

 

[Fanto]

Wait what the fuck happened to avatar sizing

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I'll get it fixed for you, and get a Christmas version as well.