#the angel of darkness

[onewingedangels]

TOMB RAIDER: THE ANGEL OF DARKNESS (2003) dev. Core Design

[zevrans]

TOMB RAIDER: THE ANGEL OF DARKNESS ↓ Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (2025) rem. by Aspyr, dev. by Core Design

[luluvonv]

Lara and Kurtis by Nicole Bounxe

[positivelyamazonian]

All this TRAOD remastered and Lartis content is really feeding me. I thought I was dead to it but I am still alive. This was more than fine, now I want the real deal.

Finish the TRAOD trilogy.

[castlekriegler]

Hello everybody! :D

Master Eckhardt, I have a confession! xD For the past two weeks I've been trying to get used to the remastered Kurtis. His new looks has been bothering me. Yes, me, one of the most obsessed people with Lartis and AOD. :( :( :( It makes me feel sad and confused. I was not sure if to write anything because I didn't want to be spoiling the ongoing party! Plus I didn't want to criticize in public too much because that would feel like back-stabbing all the people involved…

Luckily yesterday I realized that with some minor adjustments and rather small changes made here and there, he could be close to perfection and way closer to the original. ;D

Just to make myself clear: I have NEVER meant to bother or attack the creators and/or fans of the remastered version of Kurtis. I'm happy that many people love the new Kurtis' face. And I'm glad, grateful, excited and enthusiastic that TRAOD has got another chance to shine. (Even though we all know that there have been some quality and other issues mostly caused by the lack of time - which is unforgivable! by the people who caused it - AOD has always deserved more and seems to be cursed by the time restrains…)

Anyway I wasn't sure what exactly was bothering me about the new face in Kurtis' case, but something was definitely off to me. I couldn't put my finger on where the problem was, but yesterday I figured it out. At least I think. ;) I made these rough edits last week and et voilà - Welcome back, Kurtis Trent! :D (Sorry for the bad quality. I had only a very simple rectangular selection tool at hand, but you get the picture - I'm planning to make 'clean' versions as well when I have more time.)

(The pictures on the right are the edited ones.)

(The original picture posted by @angel-in-shadow: https://angel-in-shadow.tumblr.com/post/776308000718716928/soooooo-i-might-have-some-remastered-kuris-mesh)

The jaw and chin

The bony face shape from some angles (not visible here) makes him look much younger and even a little bit starving. xD But more importantly, PLS, get rid of the protruding (hag's xD) chin. It doesn't suit him IMHO. It changes a face a lot; it's completely different type of chin. I have a problem with the fact that the original face didn't have even a tiny hint of that face trait. Also his upper lip is does not stick out anymore and the lips are not so uneven now.

(The original picture posted by @minis-gaming: https://minis-gaming.tumblr.com/post/776146302680596480/the-demon-hunter)

The hair and his lips

I'd personally prefer his hair a little bit darker (not visible in the dark pictures in general) and the front hair shorter. I would also add more hair to the front - like overgrown bangs of a sort - more of it getting into his eyes (and covering his forehead more). I also flattened his hair on the top of his head. It looked almost like backcombed xD. Also the strand of hair thrown into the back the remastered Kurtis has - I have no idea how it could stay in place like that. xD The fringe-like haircut seems to be more practical and 'free' and without a need of adjusting it every minute. xD

The shape of his upper lip looks really weird in some angles. I made the upper lip narrower in the second pic. That was it. But to me the difference is HUGE. (The model seems to be okay though, so I guess it's more like a matter of textures or something… Sorry, I'm not very familiar with the 3D terminology.)

(Again the right picture is the edited one - I only made the original on the left lighter.)

I can recognize him now. I wonder if anyone agrees with me?

Of course, the original graphics (lacking in some ways for today standards) was leaving more space for imagination, so I admit we all could see the characters a little bit differently. ;)

Do I like the new remastered face? Yes - with some reservations. All in all, he has always been more than just a pretty face. ;) His appearance is important to me of course, but I especially LOVE his character. On the other hand, like seriously, look at the difference the edited pics make… *drolls* :D AWWW!!!!!! *crazyfangirling* I NEED THESE CHANGES! :P :D :D :D

Many people won't probably agree with me on several points in this post (PLEASE LET ME STILL JOIN THE PARTY!), but I'm just sharing some of my thoughts here. And wondering about your opinions. ;) And I'm also writing this to let the fans of the original model of Kurtis know that they are not alone. ;) :P Either way, the original is still here, so we all can be happy. A WIN-WIN situation, isn't it? ;D

PHEW! I have SO needed to get these thoughts out! You have no idea… I guess I'm too much into the issue; well, it's been a while since my obsession with AOD started, so please have patience and bear with me. xD We have spent a really long time with the original game… ;)

[knightofleo]

Tomb Raider's Main Themes by Nathan McCree & Peter Connelly

[naughtygirl286]

Now after the Stocking stuffers I opened My first present which was a big one and of course I had a feeling what it was It was the 4th Gaming Heads Tomb Raider statue Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness - Lara Croft Exclusive edition statue which I was excited about and getting this marks that there is only 1 left in the set the Legendary statue.

[supercalifragipopculturevomit]

THE ALIENIST: Angel of Darkness (2020) Daniel Brühl as Dr. Laszlo Kreizler More behind-the-scenes stills from the second season.

[dreaminglara]

A nostalgic throwback to this Angel of Darkness tribute from 2012.

(Had you told me that AoD would be redeemed thirteen years later I would have called you crazy.)

[glamourofthenight]

She continued. “And you? A charmer like you surely had a couple relationships…”   The question made me dig up certain things I had buried in the farthest corners of my mind as my gaze grew distant.   Disheveled fragments of memories. Stolen glances. Her sunlit hair.   Soon after, they overtook me, soaked with blood from old wounds.   With great effort, I pushed them back into their mental graves.   My stare fell back on Lara, whose visage was noticeably expectant as she awaited an answer.   “No…” I finally blurted out. “Didn’t have any.”   Her brows shot up. “I’m surprised.” she murmured.   She then shot me a look, as if she was about to call out my bluff. But it swiftly faded.   And I sat there, the guilt from what had happened a decade ago mixing with the newly found guilt of keeping the truth from Lara.

-The Travellers, Chapter 6

[sistersavelorn]

They're like an old married couple

[luluvonv]

Angry Beast by Yolanda

[kreizler-pupil]

The Alienist show was on my watchlist on Netflix for literal years. Years! I saw it was leaving soon, so I decided to binge watch it, and I fell in love with season 1 (season 2 had some things I disliked, like Marcus dying, but still). I’m gonna look into the books now, but can we talk how bad it is to finally get into something years after it came out, and all online discourse is over, there is no fanfiction, headcanons or expansion from fans anymore, and almost no one is talking about it? I’m dying to talk about it with someone, but it fells like I’m the only one here.

I feel you!! I don't feel like the fandom is entirely dead, but God I wish I had been here as soon as the series came out. I tend to hyperfixiate so a proper fan over-excited answer on here would have been fine.

I've been preparing some texts to post here and a few fanfictions but haven't got the inspiration lately. Caleb Carr passing away has weirdly kept me away from re-reading the books, so I lost my inspiration.

I will rewatch the show, since you reminded me it will leave soon. How nice you did watch it in the end! And I 100% recommend the books (if you go down my profile, you'll know how much I adore them).

Of course we can talk about The Alienist. For starters, who thought it was a good idea to kill Marcus??!! I promise you, the book will leave you so much more satisfied.

(Me every time I remember season 2)

[trilogiesofterror]

FANS OF THE ALIENIST WILL LOVE THE RIPPER LIVES

The Ripper Lives is a Victorian gothic murder mystery that continues the story of Jack the Ripper after the Canonical Five. The serialized novel is narrated from a first-person perspective by Scotland Yard Inspector Frederick Abberline after retirement. Abberline, greatly bothered that the public has never been given closure in the Ripper case, finally reveals what happened after the death of Mary Jane Kelly, confirming that the Ripper did not just disappear into history as many believe.

Like The Alienist, the 10-part novel follows the 19th-century investigation of an unknown serial killer and includes historical facts. Many famous names associated with the Jack the Ripper case appear and interact with the characters, enhancing the connection between the fictional story and the real-life events.

ABOUT THE RIPPER LIVES: JACK THE RIPPER'S REIGN OF TERROR CONTINUES The world’s most elusive and terrifying serial killer returns in the 10-part Victorian gothic murder mystery series, The Ripper Lives. Dripping with 19th-century atmosphere and intrigue, each thrilling, suspense-filled chapter ends with a shocking cliffhanger that compels the reader forward. The fear builds as the historical horror story unfolds, culminating in an explosive, mind-bending conclusion.

The Ripper Lives is a sequel to the true story that commences after the slayings of the Canonical Five. As a secretly appointed task force works to bring the butcher to justice under the radar of the newspapers, the unsuspecting public believes the threat has subsided. But while hiding in the shadows, the serial killer's compulsion to mutilate has grown exponentially stronger, and for Whitechapel, the harrowing nightmare of tension and terror has only just begun.

BOOK SERIES PAGE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR7Y98R6

[knightofleo]

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered aims to realize the full potential of The Angel of Darkness by restoring much of the content originally envisioned for the game. The developers from Saber and Aspyr have focused on reintroducing elements that fans have long celebrated, enhancing the experience of this cult classic.  

[begonefoulthing]

Reading The Angel of Darkness by Caleb Carr rn and honestly John Moore is the definition of a drama queen and so far I LOVE it. I say so far bc I haven’t finished the book (I finished the first two days ago), but as of how far I’ve read, he really is. But I seriously can’t blame him when every character in the book is like “not know, John!” Or “you’ll see” or “we don’t have time!” Whenever he asks wtf is going on like bitch I’d be the same in your shoes honestly skdkskdk