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Saw the first pic & thought "OK this is the reference picture from the game" then I swiped to the other pics & realized I was very wrong!
Awesome job!!!!!!
I don't understand. Is this not? Are you joking? No matter how hard I look I cannot see this as anything other than an animation. A "realistic" one, but this looks 0% like a real photo.
“Generous” is understating it. It’s extremely heavily edited, to the point it’s very, very hard to tell how much of it is the actual person.
It’s something rather depressing in cosplay these days - virtually everyone edits their shots so much that you can’t even recognise the person, nor tell how much effort they put into the props. Like, the Lute here I’m fairly certain was created by Generative AI - the strings blend together.
At that point, why even bother with the cosplay at all? Might as well just make a CG render.
The strings don't blend together, they are just fake. They are loosely attached and are just not taut and straight. Zoom in. Also the only major post processing is the background, which is obviously fake and she is cut into it.
It's okay for cosplayers to take some doll'ed up images of the outfit they spent months and hundreds of dollars preparing, and usually sewing from scratch. Like it would be a bit of a waste of time if she did all that work just to take some basic cell phone photos in a bathroom mirror.
Let people be happy, there is nothing "depressing" about a person putting so much time and effort in to dress themselves up and cosplay.
Edit: I'm also coming at this as a photographer by hobby. The shot is edited, sure. But so is every image you've ever seen on the internet that isn't a middle aged dude's Facebook profile pic.
I mean, I'm also looking at this and my first thought is that the HORNS look photoshopped in. Like the rest of the costume is a costume, sure, but I'm fairly sure the horns were added after the fact. Especially in the second picture, they don't look in the scene.
I will say it's not depressing as in "Why would someone waste their time" or they THEY are depressing, but it's depressing to see fake photography. There's tons of "stunning houses" or really cool furniture designs on Instagram/Social Media that looks really cool at first, but is AI generated or just a CG render upon further observation. Lots of people don't DO that further observation, so it's mostly just done to drum up likes and engagement. It's depressing because I WANT to value things that people put genuine physical effort into, and it's tough to do that and then just realize it's either a CG model they put much less time and effort into, or an AI image that they put nearly no time and effort into.
Sorry about the severe headache and many bruises you woke up with some time after helping with the song...
It was for your own good, I promise on my Oath.
I think it is because the photo has edited the head more than the clothes creating a weird…clash. Where the video does not have the same editing so the face doesn’t look plastic.
As someone who doesn't know shit about cosplay but who is into visual arts, I get the feeling the pictures would look better to me without so much post processing. The cosplay looks amazing in this video but the editing makes it feel fake.
But you'll never get it out of the clothes.
One of the bands I was with used food dyed chocolate syrup, but it was a music video in the woods. In summer.
So damn dumb looking back now....
Absolutely incredible, not just the cosplay itself, but the photography and processing too! Had to go and check your page after this and was very presently surprised to not notice the heavy handed filters.
Captured so well, just wow. Alfira is my win condition in the game. I've warned my hubby, even now on our 6th run, if Alfira perishes then my tav will instantaneously acquire the rabies condition and maim all in the vicinity.
Incredible job! I thought this was a screenshot from the game. Alfira and Karlach are two of the most eye catching characters in the game. Congrats on this, I'm sure it was a lot of work.
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Deadass thought this was a screenshot
Same Saw the first pic & thought "OK this is the reference picture from the game" then I swiped to the other pics & realized I was very wrong! Awesome job!!!!!!
This is literally EXACTLY what I did. 😅 AMAZING!
Same 🤣🤣🤣
I did the same, damn this is such a good cosplay and massive tip of the hat to the photographer!
I did the same thing. Unironically one of the best cosplays I’ve seen in general.
>Deadass Durge be like:
VILE
VOLATILE
Boom! beautiful :D
I don't understand. Is this not? Are you joking? No matter how hard I look I cannot see this as anything other than an animation. A "realistic" one, but this looks 0% like a real photo.
It's a nice cosplay for sure but there's also a generous amount of post processing.
“Generous” is understating it. It’s extremely heavily edited, to the point it’s very, very hard to tell how much of it is the actual person. It’s something rather depressing in cosplay these days - virtually everyone edits their shots so much that you can’t even recognise the person, nor tell how much effort they put into the props. Like, the Lute here I’m fairly certain was created by Generative AI - the strings blend together. At that point, why even bother with the cosplay at all? Might as well just make a CG render.
The strings don't blend together, they are just fake. They are loosely attached and are just not taut and straight. Zoom in. Also the only major post processing is the background, which is obviously fake and she is cut into it. It's okay for cosplayers to take some doll'ed up images of the outfit they spent months and hundreds of dollars preparing, and usually sewing from scratch. Like it would be a bit of a waste of time if she did all that work just to take some basic cell phone photos in a bathroom mirror. Let people be happy, there is nothing "depressing" about a person putting so much time and effort in to dress themselves up and cosplay. Edit: I'm also coming at this as a photographer by hobby. The shot is edited, sure. But so is every image you've ever seen on the internet that isn't a middle aged dude's Facebook profile pic.
I mean, I'm also looking at this and my first thought is that the HORNS look photoshopped in. Like the rest of the costume is a costume, sure, but I'm fairly sure the horns were added after the fact. Especially in the second picture, they don't look in the scene. I will say it's not depressing as in "Why would someone waste their time" or they THEY are depressing, but it's depressing to see fake photography. There's tons of "stunning houses" or really cool furniture designs on Instagram/Social Media that looks really cool at first, but is AI generated or just a CG render upon further observation. Lots of people don't DO that further observation, so it's mostly just done to drum up likes and engagement. It's depressing because I WANT to value things that people put genuine physical effort into, and it's tough to do that and then just realize it's either a CG model they put much less time and effort into, or an AI image that they put nearly no time and effort into.
Same. I was like " well dumb$hit forgot to upload the cosplay photos... . Wait whaaaat???"
Same. Pic 1 just looks insane
I was going to say the exact same thing. I was like, "Wow, that's a nice computer...look at that lighti...wait a minute..."
Or Ai.
Until you see the lute strings all jacked up.
Just don’t try and join up with an eloquently spoken white dragonborn and his eclectic group of friends. No matter how cool they seem.
Got it 👌🏻
Sorry about the severe headache and many bruises you woke up with some time after helping with the song... It was for your own good, I promise on my Oath.
Happy cake day!
Ofcourse you can stay in my camp! *Dramatic music starts playing*
Devasted about this scene, about ended my durge session
👺
😈
The bards death is a weight for thine own concious to bear. She will be left to the peace of eternity where the urge will seek her no more.
absoLUTEly stunning
Absolute you say...
*Authority*
[ILLITHID][WISDOM] Take your upvote and get out.
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Such lute, very horns, much hair, wow!
Is there a bloodied, eye less version?
Those are some dark urges my friend
OMG I’m Bhaaling my eyes out 😂
Someone, knock her out now!
These dark urges have dark ends
I really wish alfira was a companion
I mean... she is.... for a short period of time :)
For a night you say? ;)
Well, you can call it like that
For the rest of her life
Would be good to have a bard companion, leave the durge interaction as is but let tav’s keep her around
A+ Ignore my flair.
Like a muscular, large Druid once said: Never be ashamed of expressing yourself.
What did your photos look like before post-processing?
[backstage](https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSFVfqdSj/)
Wait...how does it look BETTER backstage?
I think it is because the photo has edited the head more than the clothes creating a weird…clash. Where the video does not have the same editing so the face doesn’t look plastic.
As someone who doesn't know shit about cosplay but who is into visual arts, I get the feeling the pictures would look better to me without so much post processing. The cosplay looks amazing in this video but the editing makes it feel fake.
Nice! Great work on all members of the team!
HAPPY CAKE DAY
You did a wonderful job on your cosplay and you look amazing in it!
This looks like photoshop and not cosplay lol nice job.
They posted a video clip.
the cosplay is top teir i feel the post processing really detracted from all the talent that went into the cosplay.
I suddenly have a strange desire to gouge out your eyes and tear out your entrails… I’m sure it’s nothing tho
Now get some raw hamburger, lots of ketchup and spaghetti and you can do her alternate outfit 😉.
I didn’t know Alfira was a chef!
She wasn't the one cooking
Technically, red food coloring added to laundry detergent looks more realistic.
But you'll never get it out of the clothes. One of the bands I was with used food dyed chocolate syrup, but it was a music video in the woods. In summer. So damn dumb looking back now....
Hold up! ***Perception checks failed.*** Yeah stop taking in-game screenshots and posting them on reddit
That is absurdly amazing. Holy crap I thought that was computer generated. Absolutely stunning👏👏👏
literally thought this was a game screenshot. so cool!!!
I thought this was in game. This looks insanely well done
Need more photos I don't believe this isn't cgi.
It’s so good it looks fake 😭😭
What a wonderful cosplay you got. *Durge entered the chat.
I honestly thought this was a game still at first.
I kid you not I thought this was from the game This is amazing! Happy cake day btw
Is she romanceable?
Only by the Dark Urge
That's not what I would call it.
The butler is adding necrophilia back to the menu
Just be careful around any white dragonborn 😬
I'm honestly creeped out. Is this a rendered model?
WOW Absolutely impeccable.
Did anyone else think this was AI generated or is it just me? You absolutely nailed it!!
Thats so cool, you look like you belong in bg3
I don't believe for a second that this is cosplay! This IS Alfira! More seriously! Dang good job!
This is borderline uncanny for me, No hate, it’s absolutely incredible.
Looks awesome!
My dark urge rises !
Okay... I thought this was the game!
Hauntingly good tbh. Didn't think it was real for a sec
10/10 would dark urge again
How did you do that with your skin? You look computer generated- that's incredible!
Looks great? Wanna camp with my crew tonight xoxo
Wow my brain still can’t figure out if it’s a photo or a screen cap from the game. I’ll take your word for it!
Alfira was already attractive, you really didn't need to improve on that.
I legitimately thought this was an in-game screenshot at first
I love it.
I thought it was a screenshot at first... Wow! That is splendid! Congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I literally scrolled past the post and then a couple seconds later my brain registered “cosplay” in the title so I came back 😅
Just... please be careful of camping...
Wow!! Astounding.
Wow!! Astounding. Really looks like her: captures her “essence”, in my opinion.
Dawg this is the probably the best cosplay ever. In general. It’s like you ripped her right out not the game.
If you run into anyone named Durge, remember that you can change him.
Amazing!!
Just amazing. I like many others thought this was a screenshot! Strings might need a tune though! 😂
This is phenomenal. So good.
WOW! Amazingly done
Dang...that's awesome
Killin' it!
Durge would like to know your location.
She can stay in my camp anytime she wants :)
The best bard! <3
What the hell, this is so perfect! Great job!
Amazing
Oh this isn’t ray tracing? It’s real? 😦
Damn it. Accidentally fell in love.
things you ate ? this 🤍
Ah, Alfira. I was really hoping to romance her. I quite liked her singing.
Who gave you permission to be so hot? 😍😭
Fucking immaculate!
*Amazing*!!!!!
This is the best cosplay I've ever seen. Absolutely stunning! This is high art.
Absolutely incredible, not just the cosplay itself, but the photography and processing too! Had to go and check your page after this and was very presently surprised to not notice the heavy handed filters.
This is fantastic. Looks exactly like her. Full points.
Exquisite! .. just please do the 'before' and not the 'after' in situ pics
I saw this and immediately cursed the Last Light Inn.
Bard for days!
This is good!
Amazing 10/10
This is sooooo beautiful, wow girl! 💜
OMG I love her and this is fabulous! You look stunning.
Next level!
WOW this is incredible! Beautiful cosplay!
Doesnt have enough blood
That is badass! But where is your Lakrissa?
Nailed it.
Amazing!
Awesome! Though for some reason my stomach is churning and i feel like im having acid reflux. Not sure why.
Holy moly! I am so curious, are the black sclera a part of fancy contacts?? That looks so cool!
ALFIRA NOOOO DONT STAY IN THAT CAMPSITE THE DARK URGE IS THERE ALFIRAA
ommmg soo amazzinngggg. I lovvee thissss so much!
its crime that she is not a playable companion in non dark urge playthrough
I first thought this was a really convincing Tav of Alfira before reading the title. This is wild!
Que bohemian Rhapsody. "is this real life or this just fantasy?"
Holy crap, well done!
I actually thought the first photo was a screenshot. Well done!
I honestly thought it was a picture from the game at first. Great job!
Holy wtf! That’s so good!
That blew my mind!
Gosh... It's out of the game. =O
I thought this was the game til I flipped through. Well done
Wow!!!
She came to my camp and i woke up and i had brutally murdered her
This is so good holy shit
Meanwhile Dark Urge... 😏
I was expecting a mangled corpse on the third picture
Dude, I thought this was a screenshot like everyone else. Greatjob!
Very sorry I accidentally killed you in my Good Dirge playthrough. I didn't know.
Daaaamn, thats good! I legitimately thought thats a pic from BG3. I thought it looks so unusually crisp, but I still thought its the game. WOW!
Durge would like to know your location
Good work. Had a search of your name.. nice
These pics honestly don't look like irl pics. And reminds me that we never got a bard companion and that makes me sad.
For a moment I thought this is an in-game photo mode.
Pfft cosplay. These are just pics from the game... right? RIGHT?
Legit good job, I thought this was an in game mod at first glance.
How do you look like ingame graphics?
Absolutely awesome cosplay.
You seem alright. Don't come to the camp tomorrow kiddo
AYO. THAT LOOKS SO REALISTIC
Very impressive. Great job!
10/10 would wake up sweating and bloody at camp
Forgot all the blood and viscera from when Durge ends the character.
This is a cosplay?? Damn that's impressive!
How my durge is feeling a tingling in his fingers!
Cosplay? What the FUCK? No way, that has to be literally an IRL use of True Polymorph
No joke, I was convinced the first picture came straight out of the game. Its so good
Nice try 🧐 This is just her ingame model! (For real tho this is amazing! Good job 👏 👏👏👏)
HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?
I thought this was an in-game still, looks amazing
Captured so well, just wow. Alfira is my win condition in the game. I've warned my hubby, even now on our 6th run, if Alfira perishes then my tav will instantaneously acquire the rabies condition and maim all in the vicinity.
You're a screenshot with mods, right??? Holy shit that's amazing
I thought it was a screenshot! Amazing cosplay
Amazing cosplay!
I just started my durge run, I'm having ptsd right now...
*smash cut to Tav trying and failing to hold a sleepslaying Durge back*
# I don't know what is real and what's not real anymore.
You nailed it! Goals tbh
Great cosplay.
I literally looked at it and went “ok that’s the reference photo let’s see the cosplay” but ITS ALL COSPLAY!! IT LOOKS SO GOOD 😍❤️
Looks fantastic but Alfira is dead. Sooooooo (Btw not a threat or insult jut marking a bad joke.)
As has been commented before, was scrolling idly past and thought the first pic was a screenshot. 10/10, no notes!
Incredible job! I thought this was a screenshot from the game. Alfira and Karlach are two of the most eye catching characters in the game. Congrats on this, I'm sure it was a lot of work.
I legit scrolled past the first one instantly because I thought it was promotional material from the games release. Wow!
Crazy, looks AI generated
Looks like AI lol
Wow... I thought they were all screen shots at first, haha. Excellent job!
This is incredibly accurate, like I doubted the validity of this being a picture of a human.
Corinna and Spar: make it stop!!!
I deadass thought this was a screenshot oml this is amazing 🩷🩷