08-17-2010, 05:31 PM | #1 |
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Pretty Orcs
While working on a character, the thought came to me that I'm not sure how to imagine that certain things look. In particular, I'm at something of a loss when it comes to imagining how a character who defies the racial norm would look. This particular character was an Orc with the 'attractive' advantage.... or so that's what I'm considering. Using the 'impressive' looks modifier seems like it would work, but I'm still left trying to imagine a handsome or a pretty orc. Most depictions of them are unattractive. So, I figured I'd ask the community: how would you imagine a pretty orc?
Likewise, what about an ugly elf? Surely there's the rare outcast with bad genetics or a harsh life which would be considered ugly even by human standards, but it's difficult for me to imagine what an ugly elf would look like for the same reason I have trouble imagining a good looking orc. Are there things which you have trouble envisioning in your head? |
08-17-2010, 07:45 PM | #2 | |
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08-17-2010, 07:57 PM | #3 |
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Well, a pret'ey Ork would haff to 'ave a nice, shiny skin, and 'iz hue would haff to be deep and consistent. He'd haff to 'ave a 'uge jaw bristlin' wiff teef, an' none of 'em would be broke. 'E'd be made entirely outta muscle. 'E'd haff to dress is red armor, cuz, well, red makes ya go fasta! 'E'd prolly be carrin' some big dakka.
But, 'dere's no girly-type orks for 'em to impress. Da boyz all reproduce by spores. So, bein' a pret'ey ork is like bein' a smart snotlin': ya can do it, but why? |
08-17-2010, 08:19 PM | #4 |
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I'm guessing something like the picture in the below link.
http://www.ooze.com.br/wp-content/up...n-meio-orc.jpg |
08-17-2010, 08:22 PM | #5 | |
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08-17-2010, 11:12 PM | #6 |
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I can imagine an ugly Tolkien/D&D elf without much trouble, but, yeah, an attractive Tolkien/D&D orc is a bit tougher to picture.
For the elf, just imagine any ugly human and add pointy ears. You can't tell me Hugo Weaving (Elrond in the LotR movies) is really all that good looking. ;) Average at best, unattractive at worst. As pointed out with the elf, he may not have been born ugly; battle scars and what not could have changed his appearance. Burns to the face come to mind. Biologically, I don't think the orc has much chance of being Attractive, but Google image search came up with a few examples (mainly of females or half-orcs)...
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08-18-2010, 12:28 AM | #7 | |
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Well, species universals tend to be markers of good health. So, symmetry of form is good. Now, I'm not sure in general, but Shadowrun orks have tusks protruding from their lower jaws. Humans undoubtedly do not find these attractive, but orks probably appreciate a well matched pair in a certain size range. For a species (or subspecies in Shadowrun) that values combat capability, overall size is probably a major component of attractiveness. They're sapient bipeds and, I'm assuming, mammalian, so a good looking female should have wide hips. I'll leave it to others to figure it out from there. |
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08-18-2010, 03:00 AM | #8 |
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I suppose part of the question is whether or not humans and orcs are a similar species. I tend to agree that orc beauty would be measured quite differently than human beauty. However, being that the two races can reproduce, it makes you wonder how similar they are considered to be... which I supposed would be a question that would heavily depend upon the setting. For this discussion, I'm thinking mainly of Tolkien, Banestorm, or D&D style Orcs. |
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08-18-2010, 07:08 AM | #10 |
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There's an Orc who thinks she's pretty. Miss Piggy! And if she invites you to comfirm her opinion of her looks, your health is better if you just agree.
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