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Minsc Portrait

ScotGaymerScotGaymer Member Posts: 526
edited January 2017 in Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Not really a fan of the vanilla portraits of minsc in the bgee games so I am wondering...

Does anyone have a "better" portrait? One where he looks a little less... I dunno, boring?

EDIT: Also I wouldnt mind suggestions for Dynaheir as well...

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  • JumboWheat01JumboWheat01 Member Posts: 1,028
    I have the ones from the painted portrait pack, the author of which escapes me. I like how they look.
  • lolienlolien Member, Moderator, Translator (NDA) Posts: 3,108
    JumboWheat01 said:

    I have the ones from the painted portrait pack, the author of which escapes me.

    Artostrophe

    http://artastrophe.deviantart.com/art/BG-Portrait-Package-145216289
  • JumboWheat01JumboWheat01 Member Posts: 1,028
    Thanks. I should really write that down. Or bookmark it or something.
  • ObsidianShadeObsidianShade Member Posts: 69
    This is my Minsc replacer:

















  • ObsidianShadeObsidianShade Member Posts: 69
    Presuming you're committed to a black Dyna:























  • JumboWheat01JumboWheat01 Member Posts: 1,028
    Ooh, those Dyna ones are nice, but those Minsc ones just don't feel like Minsc.
  • ButtercheeseButtercheese Member Posts: 3,766
    Maybe you'll find something you like here :)
  • former_customerformer_customer Member Posts: 111
    ObsidianShade said:

    Presuming you're committed to a black Dyna:























    Yow. I can't believe I ever kept her out of my party now.
  • ObsidianShadeObsidianShade Member Posts: 69
    Some characters, even the best portraits can't save, but I may take another look at her since BG2 ruined Neera for me.

    I got bored one day, and used BGPyrtraits to convert lots of fantasy art, almost exclusively female, so if anyone wants something particular in that regard, odds are I have it.
  • ObsidianShadeObsidianShade Member Posts: 69
    Here's a another that could work for her:



    or, for something different:








  • BillyYankBillyYank Member Posts: 2,768
    ObsidianShade said:

    Presuming you're committed to a black Dyna:

    Yowza!
  • ObsidianShadeObsidianShade Member Posts: 69
    Well, given you can use EEK to change her portrait and avatar colors to anything you like, it's entirely possible to customize her as desired. I merely posted the portraits I had on hand that were closest to Bioware's vision of her, as I figured that was what the poster was likely asking for.
  • ObsidianShadeObsidianShade Member Posts: 69
    It's not as I'm suggesting this by any means: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Few8kJ0zfnY :p
  • ButtercheeseButtercheese Member Posts: 3,766
    That is just ... wow.
  • ObsidianShadeObsidianShade Member Posts: 69
    Only in China...
  • ScotGaymerScotGaymer Member Posts: 526
    JumboWheat01 said:

    I have the ones from the painted portrait pack, the author of which escapes me. I like how they look.

    This looks like Paint BG to me which I confess I am not a fan of. The Paint BG portraits just look and feel interchangable and generic - even Minsc. Thanks for the suggestions though. I am grateful.
    ObsidianShade said:


    Presuming you're committed to a black Dyna:












    I am indeed committed to Black Dynaheir lol.

    These are all wonderful - the third one seems the most Baldur's Gate like of the three in terms of style I think?
    ObsidianShade said:


    Here's a another that could work for her:



    or, for something different:


    These ones just look like rogues to me, not Witches. Thanks though.
  • megamike15megamike15 Member Posts: 2,667
    i use the one from the artaport mod.

  • AstroBryGuyAstroBryGuy Member Posts: 3,437
    edited February 2017
    Enkida created "lore-correct" versions of Minsc and Edwin (Minsc has a beard, hair, and no tattoos; Edwin is hairless and has tattoos).




    @lolien created a "lore-correct" Dynaheir with her hathran mask.

  • ScotGaymerScotGaymer Member Posts: 526
    AstroBryGuy said:


    @lolien created a "lore-correct" Dynaheir with her hathran mask.

    Ya know if I could get something like this with the hathran mask but on this...
    ObsidianShade said:




    That would look amazing I think. Perfect for Dyna.

    As for Minsc its so hard to find a "good" picture for him. In my head Minsc is loud, bombastic, and endlessly cheerful (bordering on the psychotic) and the vanilla picture I feel doesn't reflect that, and sadly neither does that "lore correct" version because it keeps the thing about the picture I don't like which is that he looks sombre.

  • tbone1tbone1 Member Posts: 1,985
    ScotGaymer said:



    As for Minsc its so hard to find a "good" picture for him. In my head Minsc is loud, bombastic, and endlessly cheerful (bordering on the psychotic)

    Rob Gronkowski




  • JumboWheat01JumboWheat01 Member Posts: 1,028


    Well how about this Minsc? Needs much cropping and scaling, but very dynamic. Very proud. Very Boo.
  • TrouveurTrouveur Member Posts: 1,025
    AstroBryGuy wrote: »
    @lolien created a "lore-correct" Dynaheir with her hathran mask.
    I borrowed Lolien's mask for an alternative Dynaheir portrait :
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  • Agnar07Agnar07 Member Posts: 8
    edited October 3
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    This is a very belated post, but it might still be of interest to a few people who happen to stop by here again. With the help of various AI tools, I’m creating realistic-style portraits for a personal BG1/2 mod that will surely take a few more years to complete. Of course, this includes the companions as well. Since AI has made truly tremendous strides in recent years, the portraits are slowly starting to look almost professional. I’m attaching a few large-format examples, including ones for Dynaheir (current) and Minsc (older). The images may be freely used or modified. More images can be found at https://civitai.com/user/civitaiandrea07.
  • atcDaveatcDave Member Posts: 2,996
    Some really good stuff @Agnar07 . I’m a big fan of the realistic style, I like to see my characters sweat!

    I’m not sure which renderer you used? But it should be pretty easy to add Minsc’s distinct purple face tattoo with a reference image input. And I think I would have added a few years to Dyna.
    But I do like the vivid realism and you were thoughtful about the backgrounds. Very nice.
  • Agnar07Agnar07 Member Posts: 8
    Hi atcDave,
    First of all, thank you very much for the compliment. I use various AI models as tools and a combination of techniques: text-to-image, image-to-image, inpainting, and image-editing programs like GIMP. Lately, I’ve been using Nano Banana and ChatGPT more and more as AI models, since they now allow me to modify images step by step without needing inpainting or similar techniques.
    I’m attaching the portrait of Dynaheir, aged by 10 years, once again. In ChatGPT, this is now just a simple command: “Leave the image unchanged, but make the sorceress look 10 years older.”
    As for the tattoos:
    I intentionally left out Minsc's face tattoo because I simply don't like all those tattoos—not on Minsc, not on Aerie, and not on the other companions either. But for the next version of Minsc, I'll try to draw a version with a tattoo.
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  • atcDaveatcDave Member Posts: 2,996
    Yeah I like GPT Image 2.5 quite a lot. That is an easy change.
    I’m not a huge tattoo fan either, but it’s such a signature look for Minsc and Aerie. And I’ve liked since GPT 2.0 it can actually do them faithfully and consistently to the source material.
    Although my version of Imoen is a little less pink!

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    I’ve been doing an illustrated run through here.
  • Agnar07Agnar07 Member Posts: 8
    edited October 5
    Hi atcDave! I skimmed through your “illustrated run-through,” and wow, what a lot of work! I'll take my time to look at it and enjoy it when I get the chance.
    We obviously have very similar tastes when it comes to the images—I really like yours, at least.
    I’ve now created two new versions of Minsc—one without a tattoo and one with— the latter especially for you and people like you. His facial expression is a bit serious, though, since Minsc is pretty desperate in Nashkell because Dynaheir has been kidnapped. Other than that, my Minsc is pretty similar to yours. Well, my Boo is a bit bigger too, as he's a giant spacehamster ... ;)
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  • atcDaveatcDave Member Posts: 2,996
    Oh wow, that works! The Rock is an effective Minsc.

    I’ve been playing with the illustrated runs for a couple years now. Now doubt the tools keep getting better. More precise, more *stable*. Even the video renders. And there was another huge leap forward at OpenArt right about the time this current run got to the end of BG1.
    I will look forward to seeing more of your interpretation of things!
  • Agnar07Agnar07 Member Posts: 8
    atcDave wrote: »
    Oh wow, that works! The Rock is an effective Minsc.
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    I will look forward to seeing more of your interpretation of things!

    And I'll keep an eye on your awesome creations. However, I won't be posting any more pictures in this thread—I'll post them under “Custom PC & NPC Portraits” instead. That's just a better place for pictures of other characters.

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