2023 Big Picture

[Agent0013]

I have done a search for other stores that Midnight_Stories is a vendor at, and found that he has 57 product packs at The Fantasies Realm Market, about 26 or so, at Renderosity, and over 200 at DAZ 3D. I suggest browsing each store, as you may find something you like at each. A few products are offered at Renderosity and The Fantasies Realm Market, and the prices do not match at both stores, so if you want one of those, compare the price of it at each store to get the best deal.

[jammixx]

One day they will glide across the skies together.

[Agent0013]

Bad Turn of Events


There is a wicked creature roaming the Highlands, which has not yet expanded into the midlands and lowlands. This is because certain warriors among the Highland tribes test their mettle against these creatures. The creature is like a cross between a large wolf, a big reptilian lizard, and a giant scorpion. It is called the Venomwhip, and it is a vicious hunter; hunting with brutal and deceptive practices. It is a very smart combatant, able to anticipate the moves of any opponent. The venomwhips run in packs usually, but like wolves, some of the older ones go it alone, after being ousted by their packmates. Those are the ones we must be alert for, because they are even more crafty in battle.


Here a barbarian tribesman of the Highlands, has come to rescue a damsel in distress. His battle against the venomwhip is not going well, because the creature has deftly backhanded the sword out of his hand. The warrior instantly leaps backward, twisting out of the reach of the creature. The young lady is horrified, when she sees this; knowing her own life depends upon the outcome of this battle.

Will warrior be agile and crafty enough to retrieve his sword, before being ravaged by the venomwhip? If he can, will he then be able to vanquish the creature with a well placed cut?

[darkangel]

this is a test cause it was being mean to Llola with image attachments

[Agent0013]

this is a test cause it was being mean to Llola with image attachments

My test in the wee hours of this morning was to re-upload an image that was not showing, after removing the old upload link. It did not work. Now it has worked quite nicely, and I should be able to get another image uploaded in this thread with no trouble. That will be my next test. The results will speak for themselves, if it works.

[Agent0013]

UltraViolet Rides Again


In a Dystopian future, the phage is a bioengineered illness that has been contracted by a very large percentage of the world population. It supposedly was accidentally released into society, and immediately spread quickly through those that were exposed. It did not kill those that contracted it, but it did change them irreversibly. They gained some extra abilities but also some unwanted side effects.
A government force was formed to hunt them down and erradicate them, even though most of them had decided to do what it takes to protect the remaining population from the phage. Yet the very man that was responsible for the phage getting out had it himself.  He staged a coup of the existing government, by infecting the members and then making sure they were eradicated, leaving the position of rule open for him to step in and take it. Meanwhile he kept his own infection secret, making it appear that he was not infected.
Into this world steps a woman that has contracted the phage herself, but knows that it is not as bad as it is made out to be. In fact, her own physical abilities
have been significantly enhanced. Certainly she does suffer from the side effects, as do all that have it, but rather than wait for the authorities to find her and end her life, she has chosen to fight back against the corruption that currently holds power. To that end, she has joined others that have formed their own organization.
Some members of this organization keep her symptoms and side effects in check with engineered medical treatment. Others provide her with weapons and other technology that she can use in her fight. She has gained great prowess in the use of those weapons and technological devices. Her latest ride is a vehicle of unique design, mounted with some extremely devastating weaponry. As always her physical abilities make her one of a choice few that can effectively use the technology. As always she pushes the boundaries of what can be done with that technology. She pities those that come against her, but not too much.

[Llola Lane]

YAY... I see artwork... thanks DA... and Agent for the story/art... Well done both of you!

[Agent0013]

Thanks Llola!

[Agent0013]

Escorting the Ambassador


Ambassador James E. Daniels mission to a world wishing to join the Interstellar Alliance has become urgent. That world is under threat by another world that wants to conquer it. Due to the urgency, he has had to move his scheduled visit to an earlier date. The Captain and Crew of the Super Stinger ship he was supposed to be transported on were unable to make it to the Spaceport in time for launching the mission so early. Their mission was one they could not abandon, without dire consequences. The Ambassador however is a good starship pilot, so he had to launch without them. While enroute, he contacted headquarters and requested a protective escort. In just two hours his escort pulls up along side, flying an old model ship from the same line of design that his ship is, but much smaller. Aboard that ship is a well seasoned Plastech Girl; a cybernetic construct from a line that was implemented just one year after the formation of the Interstellar Alliance. This Plastech Girl is the actual 3rd off the line, and has become well known throughout the Interstellar Alliance and well beyond its boundaries. The Ambassador knows he is in good hands.


I recently acquired the Super Stinger by Kibarreto, and its expansion pack while it was on sale for a very large discount. As I already have the Stinger (it's predesessor), I thought a perfect first image using the Super Stinger would be to have it traveling through space with the older Stinger along side. The Super Stinger is about four times the size of the Stinger.
If you look closely through the windshields, inside the interiors of both ships you should be able to see a single occupant in each, both of whom are in the pilot seat of their respective ships. The Ambassador is portrayed by the Genesis version of Michael 3, and is wearing the Space Dweller outfit for Michael 4. Plastech Girl 3 is portrayed by Aiko 3, wearing the Mechgirl Suit for Aiko 3.

[Agent0013]

Warrior Rides an E-Disk

In the far reaches of this vast infinite Universe, a being travels throughout the cosmos, riding on a disk made of energy. He is the Violet Warrior, and is one of an army of such beings; all of whom were constructed to contain the consciousness of a long dead warrior that once fought the good fight against oppression and despotic rulers. Many of his kind perished in the war they were build to fight in, but a few actually survived. Unfortunately the worlds they fought to save could not be saved, and without their leaders, each of the surviving warriors decided to move on, and find ways to help other worlds.


Soon the very regime that had defeated them was destroyed from within its own ranks, as top leaders of the regime fought to take control. One such leader decided If he could not have the throne, he would make sure no one else could either. When he lost his bid for power, a doomsday device was automatically triggered, which destroyed that which they all wished to rule. At the same time those vieing for that power were destroyed as well.


Now the remainder of the Warrior Constructs travel across the known universe, on the alert for worlds being subjugated by those like the ones they fought against before. They lend those worlds their aid in defeating the regimes of oppression.


*Credits*
Character: Babylon Warrior by Midnight Stories. Textures replaced by different DAZ 3DL Shaders.
Pose: From the Babylon Warrior product pack.
Energy Disk: Two DAZ Studio Primitive Planes. Textures made using Amberlight 2 and PD Howler 12.
Distant Lights x 2: One slightly red as the primary light, and one medium blue as the secondary light. Raytraced Shadows on for both lights.
Backdrop: Astronomical Photo of NGC 1300, a Barred Spiral Galaxy.
Render: 3Delight render engine in DAZ Studio 4.10.