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Description First submission using 's Cosmo model he made. In probably a long... LONG line of pictures.

Now, if you're following the date of posting this (Which you can only really do on Steam) you'll actually notice that this picture came out pretty much the day of this model's proper release. I had this entire set up done before the model came out. But with how complex of a picture this really is, how long did I start working on this?

... Aaaaaan... entire... year?

..and a half?

Yeah. The first draft of this didn't even have Shade in it because her model didn't release yet, let alone Bunnie, Antoine, and the Avatar. I pretty much started working on this picture when I found out about the Cosmo model's construction. And over time I stared at it constantly and did my best to work out any small kinks it had to the point of perfection. And there were a LOT of kinks. It's not the thing I'm most proud of, but I'm glad I took as much time as I did. But why did I go to such efforts for something as simple as commemorating a character getting a model for SFM you say?

You-you didn't say? I was just putting words in your mouth in an attempt to make a segue? Well, I mean... Yeah, I guess. I'll just get to my point.

To put it bluntly, this is something I never thought would happen. A character from a TV show in the early to mid 2000's that's largely been ignored by Sega and has no real part of any other sort of media getting a model that's on par with the models of a modern Sonic game (If not better?) Seriously, I don't wanna knock the guy who made Sally, Bunnie and Shade's models, they're great, but I would say in terms of quality it's better than them. ForkTailedDevil did a fantastic job at replicating her in a 3D format. And I wanted to make something special for her arrival to SFM because... in a weird way she means a lot to me.

Allow me to explain. Silver is my favorite Sonic character. Always has been. Probably always will be. And Cosmo... Well, she largely flew past my radar. I admittedly really loved Sonic X, probably a huge case of brand loyalty and after the 3rd season, I waited with baited breath for a fourth season, until... maybe 2008/2009. That's kinda when I gave up hope. But before then, there was some random video on Youtube that was talking about a potential fourth season of X that mentioned her coming back. I kinda latched onto that idea and eventually resorted to reading fanfiction to fill the void of no Sonic TV show in my heart. And... eventually, I just kinda grew to like her a lot. And I had a lot of my own ideas involving her, because I'm naturally a storyteller, at least mentally. Actually getting words down on paper is harder than it sounds.

Eventually, my IRL pal got me hooked up online after so long of just browsing the internet. And eventually, I joined up on FF.net to try and tell my stories, where I met my bestest friend and someone else that's not on Deviantart who's honestly helped me out through some very difficult times. Like, some seriously difficult times. I don't know if I could've made it through them without her. My life would've been a lot more empty without them both. So, in a way I guess you could say if it wasn't for Cosmo, I would've never met a few very important people in my life.

Moving on a little bit, overtime, I did kinda grow less interested in Sonic, up until the big Mania/Forces reveal, and then I got sucked right back into the Sonic world. And I rekindled my love of Tails and Cosmo as a pairing. But... there was nowhere near the same amount of content that was being produced as before. Which is understandable, but also kind of sad. At least for me. Overtime, I began to feel like I was the only one enjoying stories about the two of them, and just her in general. I still have a few stories involving her in my head, and two big ones unfinished, (I'LL GET TO THEM, I SWEAR IT ON MY FATHER'S LIFE) And soon, I began to wonder if I should really even attempt to finish my stories. Which honestly kinda felt bad, I could finally understand how a lot of SatAM fans felt about the Freedom Fighters. I began to basically give up on her.

Up until came along.

And... It just kinda gave me a resurgence. I began to think up more ideas, and look deeper into the character then I did before. And have really been enjoying myself. The extra content around her or Tails I see puts a smile on my face all the time. And I looked forwards to all of the extra content that would come as a result of this amazingly crafted model (Seriously, I can't get over how amazing it is. You, the viewer, go watch him now) because there are probably a lot of people who will make SFM videos and posters around her. Heck, once I'm done my stories, I might try my hand at making a few SFM videos around her and Tails (Already have a few short ones in mind). One big idea I've had is a full out X "Reboot" in SFM, though, that'd be something I'd probably want a full out team for.

So, really, this picture is just... My way of welcoming Cosmo into SFM. I feel like she deserves it. She's been dead for 12 years. But now she's finally back. And all of the good guys in SFM are welcoming her in. Welcome back, Cosmo. We missed you.
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NeoduelGX [2021-01-02 21:28:28 +0000 UTC]

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WOLFBLADE111 In reply to NeoduelGX [2021-01-03 01:02:03 +0000 UTC]

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NeoduelGX In reply to WOLFBLADE111 [2021-01-03 02:57:22 +0000 UTC]

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WOLFBLADE111 In reply to NeoduelGX [2021-01-03 19:28:17 +0000 UTC]

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NeoduelGX In reply to WOLFBLADE111 [2021-01-03 19:53:49 +0000 UTC]

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WOLFBLADE111 In reply to NeoduelGX [2021-01-03 20:03:13 +0000 UTC]

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NeoduelGX In reply to WOLFBLADE111 [2021-01-03 20:04:54 +0000 UTC]

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christeam122 [2020-11-08 22:11:54 +0000 UTC]

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Nin10dohgirl [2020-08-03 17:40:19 +0000 UTC]

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alexwarlorn [2020-04-02 03:20:05 +0000 UTC]

Score 99 out of a 100. You lose a point for Sally wearing shorts.Β 

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CELIAC1MAMA In reply to alexwarlorn [2020-11-02 04:41:31 +0000 UTC]

That’s just how sally was post super genesis wave

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alexwarlorn In reply to CELIAC1MAMA [2020-11-02 04:51:13 +0000 UTC]

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XXJune19th [2019-11-28 01:02:29 +0000 UTC]

WELCOME HOME COSMO!!!!!

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PolishValsion [2019-10-05 14:26:18 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic

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Nin10dohgirl [2019-08-21 04:30:15 +0000 UTC]

I can't tell if Omega's in disbelief or just trying to get a better look......Also, LOL At Charmy and Vector XD

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VannaCathy123 [2019-05-20 15:55:11 +0000 UTC]

YAY!!! Cosmo is here!!! I already have her!!!!Β Β Β Β Β 

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EpicScoutBLU [2018-12-01 14:44:58 +0000 UTC]

First time that Rookie meets Cosmo.

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JSommer18 [2018-11-10 04:59:59 +0000 UTC]

Shadow: *sarcastically* Oh, good. So Cosmo finally came to SFM. How exciting...

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EdwardJSmithTitanic [2018-10-30 23:32:48 +0000 UTC]

HOLY HECKΒ 
That Cosmo model looks SO GOOD

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FrostTheHobidon [2018-10-06 04:25:08 +0000 UTC]

seeing them all together is a dream come true

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DraginKYle44 [2018-09-17 23:27:21 +0000 UTC]

It looks very niceΒ 

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Solaris-Spark [2018-09-17 04:27:55 +0000 UTC]

Cosmo MUST come back for the videogames.

If this was cannon, then this would have many first times for Cosmo:

1. First time for Cosmo to share screen with Silver and Blaze. The first made his first appearance on Sonic 2006, released right after Sonic X's ending. The second actually made other appearances before Sonic 2006, but she just never got to meet her. Same can be applied to the Avatar.
2. First time for Cosmo to meet Sonic characters from other media than the videogames (comics, animated series, etc.). This includes Shade, Bunny, Sally and even Chip (who appeared only on Sonic Unleashed). The last has another first, and it is to share screen with Silver, Blaze, Knuckles and the other comic characters.
3. First for Cosmo to appear (though not in the same room) with Omega.

Also, there is a Sonic-fan who made his/her own fan-made team (Team GF's), and this pic shows the three of them now (Amy, Shade and Cosmo).

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to Solaris-Spark [2018-09-17 09:23:29 +0000 UTC]

It'd be something I'd be hyped for, that's for sure. I think she could work really well with a lot of these characters.

And yeah, I know the group Team GF is in the picture. I'm a fan of the team and do plan on doing stuff with the three of them in the future.

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arzeer [2018-09-10 02:38:59 +0000 UTC]

Vanilla model was ported to SFM?

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to arzeer [2018-09-10 02:59:32 +0000 UTC]

Yep. Though, I wouldn't say the model's on par with a few of the other ones.

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KevtheGamer [2018-09-07 03:29:00 +0000 UTC]

Pretty sweet and brilliant of the Sonic characters gather around to welcome Cosmo. Outstanding!Β 

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Prower-Enterprise [2018-09-07 01:55:53 +0000 UTC]

YESSSS... this is just what we needed. To have this long lost character come back to the up to date world... with PIZZA!!
Every single expression here is so much more lively even more than my β€œCapability” Render... (... Okay, well... that’s probably... for good reason.)

I honestly can’t put into words of the amount of appreciation I have for this render. Splendid work.

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to Prower-Enterprise [2018-09-07 02:14:56 +0000 UTC]

And cake. Can't forget the cake.

But thank you! This render took me a year to complete, mainly just because I've been waiting for the model all this time myself.

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FatMad34 [2018-09-07 01:02:19 +0000 UTC]

vanilla's head looks like if its gonna explode any second

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to FatMad34 [2018-09-07 02:15:34 +0000 UTC]

Yeah... Yeah... Yeah.Β 

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ForkTailedDevil [2018-09-06 20:56:33 +0000 UTC]

*crys happy tears*

I saw this right before going to class this morning, and I was so sad that I couldn't comment right then, but now I'm free, so...

This render is really touching. Not just because it signifies a final landmark in my own personal journey, but because of all the personality and care in each of the characters. It's so charming to see all these characters from different universes and story arcs all together having a party for a long lost cast member.

Besides that, I could not be more impressed with how she compares to the official models... Even the scale is just (about) right! It's really weird, but it feels great to finally have achieved this goal...

It's just great to see. This is a real motivator to continue making models like this. I hope to get started soon.

HeroT, let me just say you have gone above and beyond what I ever could have asked for with your help. I'm just staggered that there are still people so passionate for a character who hasn't been officially seen for over a decade, but she's here, in 3D, on the most accessible 3D animating platform out there... Thank you for helping this become a reality.

So this is what it's like to have dreams come true. It's nice!

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to ForkTailedDevil [2018-09-06 22:38:01 +0000 UTC]

I'm incredibly glad you feel this way. Glad I could make it happen too.

This was an incredibly journey of a picture for me to take because it was basically starting out back when I found you developing the model. I was originally going to just have it be the game characters, but eventually, I added in Sally, Shade, Bunnie, etc. because it felt right. This is all of the characters in SFM welcoming another long lost cast member to it. Though, I'll be frank, I was kind of terrified of more characters coming out, just because I was running out of space. Heck, I had to finagle Silver and Knuckles just to fit Shade in. Plus still, this picture went through a lot of revisions, considering it basically was in development for a year. A lot of small things got ironed out.

Even so, it might mark an end to your personal journey, but it's also a wonderful beginning to many new ones involving her. I already know Shadow759's planning on doing a few videos, plus myself, so you've basically opened a huge door for her. In fact, one could even say you helped breath new life into her with this. now she doesn't feel so much like an obscure anime character. She feels a lot more on par with the Freedom Fighters.

And I pretty much went over what she means to me in this. It really does mean a lot to me that you decided to make this model, and if you honestly just decided to stop here, I'd be perfectly fine with that. But you still want to continue on, and I will continue to support that with more art and just general other support.

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Mixedfan8643 [2018-09-06 20:33:36 +0000 UTC]

This looks good. The Cosmo model's very good. Β 

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to Mixedfan8643 [2018-09-06 22:38:46 +0000 UTC]

It is a very good model. I've been following the model maker since day... 3, I'm guessing, because I know I came in a few days after the initial model was posted.Β 

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Mixedfan8643 In reply to Zappuel-LightninRod [2018-09-07 07:53:42 +0000 UTC]

OK. Β 

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NHHAUGHERS [2018-09-06 17:29:23 +0000 UTC]

Nice one mate!

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tailsluver29 [2018-09-06 16:48:26 +0000 UTC]

nice! my bunnie ports there!

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to tailsluver29 [2018-09-06 19:31:27 +0000 UTC]

It's a pretty good model. you did a good job.

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tailsluver29 In reply to Zappuel-LightninRod [2018-09-06 21:06:00 +0000 UTC]

ikr? um did you have to edit anything on the model? or what

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to tailsluver29 [2018-09-06 22:40:45 +0000 UTC]

All I really had to do was add scale control ot it, and shrink it down a teensy bit, which I constantly do with other works to make things look better.

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tailsluver29 In reply to Zappuel-LightninRod [2018-09-06 22:42:59 +0000 UTC]

oh! thats all u did to her?

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to tailsluver29 [2018-09-06 22:54:26 +0000 UTC]

Yep! I also moved her pelvis bone down a bit so her body was closer to her rootTransform, but that's somethign you don't have to do, just makes things slightly easier.

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tailsluver29 In reply to Zappuel-LightninRod [2018-09-07 04:24:12 +0000 UTC]

aw ok did u have to decompile bunnie to do that??

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to tailsluver29 [2018-09-07 04:26:36 +0000 UTC]

No?I literally just moved her around in SFM.

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tailsluver29 In reply to Zappuel-LightninRod [2018-09-07 05:33:09 +0000 UTC]

ohhh ok i understand now u positioned her pelivis near her root bone in sfm

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to tailsluver29 [2018-09-07 05:34:44 +0000 UTC]

Exactly. No messing with the files at all, just did everything in SFM itself.

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tailsluver29 In reply to Zappuel-LightninRod [2018-09-07 17:24:38 +0000 UTC]

cool! and can u post that pic in a discussion so i can show off what people do with my model and this is cool!

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to tailsluver29 [2018-09-07 22:13:19 +0000 UTC]

It's not all that impressive for my picture. Anyone has access to the Bunnie model on steam. All they gotta do is just download it and use it.

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tailsluver29 In reply to Zappuel-LightninRod [2018-09-08 00:24:44 +0000 UTC]

no i mean post this pic on the workshop! if u want to

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Zappuel-LightninRod In reply to tailsluver29 [2018-09-08 00:31:10 +0000 UTC]

Ah, okay. Already did that, it's on the Cosmo page.

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