Subeautique Revamp: Rainyday Solar Flare

August 15, 2014, 8:46 pm by

Hmmmm... I liked the old flares better - so much clearer, no squiggles halfway outwards... the color is nice, though.

August 15, 2014, 8:29 pm by

You ruined the wig as it was gorgeous before and now it's ugly.

August 15, 2014, 8:22 pm by

i like the new hair but the rest... eh. i gave away my kimono to a lucky someone during the wishing shrub event so it's no loss to me. wish the jewelry wasn't so yellow now, though. :(

August 15, 2014, 8:17 pm by

i think maybe they shouldve just changed the colours on the old drawings, not completely draw new ones but idk if it wasnt a revamp i think i would like it.

August 15, 2014, 7:57 pm by

The kimono doesn't have as much character to it like the old one did. I loved the bunched-up look of it. The suns are waaaay too yellow. They don't even look like they are from the same set anymore. Very disappointing :C

August 15, 2014, 7:48 pm by

I usually support revamps, but I'm not a big fan of this revamp. The hair needed a revamp, but I think the rest wasn't too outdated. The bright yellow just doesn't blend in too well in my opinion and I think the kimono looks kinda awkward now, especially the sleeves.

August 15, 2014, 7:44 pm by

I really dislike this, I'm sorry :c I have a couple of those and now I won't be able to use them... The jewelry completely changed tone? It wasn't this yellow, but more of an orange hue and had finer lineart. This looks older than the previous version, and less refined. The glowy strings also look terrible now. I don't know, I'm just upset about this.

August 15, 2014, 7:43 pm by

This is terrible.

August 15, 2014, 7:41 pm by

Is it the same artist who revamped the set that did draw it in the first place? The style doesn't much look like any Rainyday sets before so I wonder.

August 15, 2014, 7:35 pm by

I miss the glossy effect of the old version (on the hair and the gems). Most of it I miss the old necklace, which I loved. ._. I guess the new hairstyle is nice, just the highlights look a bit dull on my screen.

August 15, 2014, 6:59 pm by

Although the new hair is fabulous, I kinda miss the old solar gems. :(

August 15, 2014, 6:52 pm by

I absolutely love it! 8D

August 15, 2014, 6:52 pm by

I always thought this was a really ugly set anyways, so I think the revamp is a huge improvement. Can't see why people dislike the revamp so much. The art is beautiful.

August 15, 2014, 6:44 pm by

Ah man, I can't say I like much about this revamp at all. :c The hair is too....big. And I don't like the changes to the kimono or the jewelry.

The necklace (as well as the rest of the jewelry) was one of my favorites because it was more on the subtle side. The revamp makes everything too yellow, and almost clunky? It lost the flow that it had from the old version. And the thinner lines for the ankle jewelry looked a lot better :c

I also liked that the hands were visible on the old set. The new kimono looks too much like one layer. And the bottom of the old one looked a lot better too. The new one looks more like a pair of short shorts/ it clings too much to the body. x_x;

In all, I've seen better revamps.

August 15, 2014, 6:39 pm by

Not really fond of the yellow gems/suns[?] on the accessories now, and the brightness of the colors used in the wig, but it's okay, I guess.

August 15, 2014, 6:36 pm by

Well...The art on both are really pretty, and I can tell the revamp had lots of effort put into it...But the old one was much better in regards to fashion flow, if that makes sense? There wasn't even that much need to revamp this set, in my opinion! Oh, well. Still pretty!

August 15, 2014, 6:17 pm by

I actually like the new hair n__n;; though I wish the colors more closely matched the old. The kimono I like as well, but I'm sad that the hands are no longer showing. That's what made the old version unique imo.

August 15, 2014, 6:12 pm by

I don't get it I think it looks pretty good just like stop changing the colors you guys like for real stop stop doing that STOP

August 15, 2014, 5:58 pm by

Here's an idea...when you revamp a retired item, why not re-release it for a week or two?

August 15, 2014, 5:53 pm by

PLEASE NOTE: if this posted a previous, I apologize. My comp froze and posted for me before I was finished. This is the completed set of thoughts!

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Personally, I think revamps should stick as close to possible to the original, just allowing to be slightly tweaked. Not change entire color schemes and pieces looking completely different than the originals. The Kimono here is a prime example of what should not be allowed, it has been completely changed from the original style. The accessories in this solar flare set are another thing that has been completely changed on this set, they didn&;t keep the fine detail.
Honestly, it looks like someone tried to do a bad copy/trace of the original.</p>
<p>There needs to be a standard across the board on art (and there used to be) where everything needs to be uniform, right now I&;m not seeing that. Art is just all over the place, some of it looks great and others, like this looks like a step into the past with the thick lines and blurred colors.

I couldn't've put it more clearly. I was just going to say that the revamps should mimic the originals exactly, just with the newer lineart and what-not. I know that a lot of people loved the way the originals looked and I'm sure that this was probably a very well-loved set, maybe even in the Top 10 of best SubQ sets on site.

There's so much wrong but so much right between the two sets (yes I'm saying there's good with the new set! XD):

PROS

Old Set

The Kimono: The kimono flows beautifully. It doesn't look like it's been sprayed on. The sleeves are just perfect, they flow, but yet they retain a little stiffness that's found in a lot of kimonos. It has definition and style and doesn't look like it's suffocating you.

The jewelry's flares: The distance away from the body is lovely. It doesn't look like it's squeezing you, but, instead, allowing, what looks like, a burst of energy emit forth from the depths of your soul.

The anklets: I like the lightness to the chains. It made them look more like gold which is what the jewelry should look like.

The wig: It's a lovely style and not too poofy. It's nice to have a style such as that

The colours: I loved, loved, loved the colours for both the wig and the kimono! Those should've stayed the same!

The earrings: They were lovely - light, delicate, gorgeous. They fit the theme of this set perfectly. You could also see the rubies in the earrings in a lovely way, too. They were clear and perfect. These were some of my go-to earrings.

New Set[/i]

The suns on the jewelry: I do quite like the brightness of the suns on the new jewelry. I like being able to actually see them now instead of them being so hidden.

The colours of the flares: I love the colours of the flares off the new jewelry. Very lovely. The thickness (not distance away from the body) of the flares is nicer, too.

The hair sticks: They look a lot more credible and believable than the old ones did.

The forehead jewel: Bright, well-defined, looks like an actual jewel

[u]THE CONS

Old Set:

The suns on the jewelry: I don't like how they blend in so much with the rest of the outfit. They're just too hidden.

The colours of the flares: I find the colours of the flares off the new jewelry too dull. They just don't seem to work with the "flare" part of the name of the set. The thickness (not distance away from the body) of the flares is also too thin. I always pictured it a little thicker and, of course, brighter/fierier

The hair sticks: They look like needles O_o They actually look kinda lethal LOL! XD

The forehead jewel: Too dull in colour. Looks nothing more than an oval drawn on your forehead

New Set:

The Kimono: The kimono looks sprayed on. There's no movement or flow to it at all. The sleeves hang limply like they're a couple of rags tacked onto the shoulders. You can't see your hands anymore. There's ZERO definition. There's nothing that says "wow" to this kimono now, like the old version did. This was my very first kimono I bought on site way back. It now looks like a limp, wet rag.

The jewelry's flares: The distance away from the body is awful. It looks like it's squeezing you, almost reminding me of a boa constrictor, like the magic sun's powers are trying to kill you instead of being a beautiful source of energy and light.

The anklets: I do not like the colour to the chains. Instead of delicate chains, they look like ugly threads on the ankles. Not elegant at all.

The wig: Too poofy. Way too much volume. There are so many highly volumized wigs on this site, it was so refreshing to have the old version.

The colours: The kimono and wig colours are not working. They should've been a lot more, or almost identical, to the old colours. These new colours are way too bright.

The earrings: They were lovely - light, delicate, gorgeous. WERE being the key word here. These ones are large, heavy, clunky, way too shiny and you can barely see the rubies in the earrings.

So, these are how I see things. I have never said something's been "ruined" before on this site for me, but, this is the first thing that has been ruined for me. Things should've stayed the way they were, updating the lineart a bit but not making such drastic changes making the set look 100% different to how it looked like before. Thanks for destroying one of my all-time fave sets on Subeta. The hair, for me, is workable, but everything else is just terrible :/ :( I've never been so saddened over a revamp in all my time here.

August 15, 2014, 5:51 pm by

Nooooooo that kimono was so pretty before D: oh the horrors

August 15, 2014, 5:26 pm by

I like the kimono revamp, but NOOO the jewels were so much prettier when they were orange-y and subtle.

August 15, 2014, 5:26 pm by

Someone mentioned if they wondered if all the Rainyday sets were getting revamps, so may I add something? Please...PLEASE do not revamp the Rainyday Nebula set. Pretty please ;w;!

August 15, 2014, 5:22 pm by

Things have been devamped in the past because people were too unhappy, haven't they?

August 15, 2014, 5:19 pm by

STOP RUINING PERFECTLY GOOD SETS WITH REVAMPS IF THEY DONT NEED THEM. HOLY CRAP SUBETA. This revamp is TERRIBLE. I don't even care the artist's feelings this time. WHY WOULD YOU GO FROM SUBTLE JEWELS TO GIANT YELLOW FLOWERS. WHY. PLEASE GOD TELL ME WHY. No no no no you ruined the subtle charm to it. I am sorry but this is the worst downgrade so far. CAN STAFF AT LEAST MAKE THE ORIGINALS OF ALL THE SUBEAUTIQUE SETS THEY BOTCH AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO CANT STAND THE NEW STUFF?!

August 15, 2014, 5:16 pm by

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MY AAAANKLE WRAPS!!!! WHAT DID YOU DO TO THEM D:

August 15, 2014, 4:58 pm by

NO NO NO NO NO NO. It took me long enough to gather the complete set because I LOVEED every and each item because of their pretty shine and you decide to revamp it so uglily. That hair ain't even well combed. Whaat. Like, I usually don't complane but this is horrid, horrible, ugh. What happened to the wrap, the headpiece, the ankle wraps? The necklace is ugly, the hair ain't well done. The only good revamp was the kimono but nothing more and I believe that most of who has posted feel as ruined as me. Oh my nooo... u_________________u

August 15, 2014, 4:56 pm by

I love this!

August 15, 2014, 4:52 pm by

I much prefer the old style on this one. Sadly I am definitely with the majority of people who don't seem to like this one. I am REALLY disappointed that it was necessary to shorten the kimono as well. Why do you have to make it so short that it barely covers anything? Very disappointed, it went from beautiful and elegant to kinda trashy. This used to be my favorite set. Now not so much.

August 15, 2014, 4:42 pm by

I adore the kimono revamp! The hair looks nice, but is a little poofy for my liking. And thought the new accessories look pretty, I miss the more understated coral tones that have been replaced with bright yellow.

August 15, 2014, 4:41 pm by

This was possibly my favorite SubQ line. Nowâ€¦IDK.

I could probably get used to the flares and the new hair, but I preferred the old kimono, and the suns on the jewelry are justâ€¦ Why so yellow? D: They looked so much better with the orange shades.

August 15, 2014, 4:33 pm by

I love this set even more now.

August 15, 2014, 4:30 pm by

I love this set even more now.

August 15, 2014, 4:25 pm by

I have to say I really honestly prefer the old one. I can't see myself using the set as it is now. I like the new hair and kimono, but the new jewellery I will never be able to use.

August 15, 2014, 4:24 pm by

overall this revamp is good esp the wig, but the jewellry is way too shiny now and i really miss the ruffles and gathering in the fabric from the old one :c removed from the sleeves and bustle.

August 15, 2014, 4:20 pm by

Oh look, another Subq set that'll have to trash out due ugly revamps. Gettinf used to it by now :)

August 15, 2014, 4:12 pm by

omg I need that kimono.

August 15, 2014, 4:04 pm by

If you ask me, I say this set did not need a revamp. I loved this set, it was one of my ultimate favorites, I remember being so happy to finally own the entire thing. The Kimono was my favorite piece, I love kimonos a great deal. The old Kimono draped off the body and was adorable, the new one seems too snugged and flat.

Also, the yellow sun in the new set just doesn't seem to fit with the set :/. The old pieces were a whole lot better, I honestly don't think this set needed a revamp, but I guess if the artist thought so, then what can we do? Anyway, we don't really have a choice expect to get use to the new version of this set. I will surely miss the old kimono, though, that's for sure :c. I kind of wished we could have had a vote like with the pets, but I guess we don't always get to vote on things XD.

Kudos to those who do like this revamp, and to us, the ones who aren't so pleased, well folks, we'll just have to live with it c:

August 15, 2014, 3:59 pm by

This used to be one of my favorite sets but now I'm thinking otherwise :/

August 15, 2014, 3:49 pm by

You killed that set by revamping it! I cant believe you would do that it was perfect the way it was! If i could get to my stuff in my wardrobe i'd immediately sell the pieces i have because they look freaking horrible now!

August 15, 2014, 3:46 pm by

Oh no, the entire line is ruined. Definitely do not like the yellow used inside the 'jewels' and the hairstyle is too poofy. The only thing I kinda like is the kimono. I'm sad, it's the second line revamped that makes me not want them anymore. :(

August 15, 2014, 3:43 pm by

Not at all happy with this revamp. The only thing that needed to be revamped was the hair, to make it look less plastic-y. Everything else was great. Now the lines are super thick, what's up with that? Lately I've see lots of new items with thick lines, we moved away from that a long while ago because it makes things look dated and old. Personally, I think revamps should stick as close to possible to the original, just allowing to be slightly tweaked. Not change entire color schemes and pieces looking completely different than the originals. The Kimono here is a prime example of what should not be allowed, it has been completely changed from the original style. The accessories in this solar flare set are another thing that has been completely changed on this set, they didn't keep the fine detail. Honestly, it looks like someone tried to do a bad copy/trace of the original.

There needs to be a standard across the board on art (and there used to be) where everything needs to be uniform, right now I'm not seeing that. Art is just all over the place, some of it looks great and others, like this looks like a step into the past with the thick lines and blurred colors.

August 15, 2014, 3:42 pm by

I agree the old one overall was pretty much better, but the new version is alright. Except I REALLY do not like the new version of the wig. It's way too different from the old one.

August 15, 2014, 3:39 pm by

sorry, but I LOVE the new Revamp! ESPECIALLY the Hair! :D I like the way the new kimono fits against the body better, but I kind of like the old sleeves better.

August 15, 2014, 3:37 pm by

Now that I see both outfits next to each other, I definitely like the new one better. Especially the wig. The old wig was way too sleek and shiny, I love the softness of the new one. The jewelry is a tad yellow, but still workable. Now I'm curious as to whether any of the other Rainyday sets will get a revamp.

August 15, 2014, 3:34 pm by

This is a horrible horrible revamp! The only thing I like is the wig. Everything else is ruined. And this was my favorite set. :( Kimono sleeved are terrible now, they like like fish fins. I'm super sad about this. :(

August 15, 2014, 3:30 pm by

I love the new hair and kimono, but the accessories were always understated before and that made it one of the top lines of all time.

August 15, 2014, 3:28 pm by

I not a fan of the changes here. You can't layer held items at all with the sleeves on this new Kimono. The yellow accents on the jewelry are really heavy handed and look more like a school bus than a solar flare. Sorry, not the best revamp in my opinion.

August 15, 2014, 3:25 pm by

Actually, the kimono doesn't even LOOK like a kimono now that I look closer. Now it looks like a fashion top because its so flat, almost kaftan like with the design just printed on it. Gah. The original kimono actually looked like it was two sides of fabric, folded over each other to cover the body. Now it's a flat fashion "kimono" looking thing.

August 15, 2014, 3:21 pm by

I like it! The new coloring really makes the items seem more sunny! I guess my opinion isn't the popular one though! :(

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