Had to make some tweaks -- my originals were in a 4x5 ratio but in looking at card options, a 5x7 ratio seemed better. Decided the Christmas tree lights popped more on the nighttime version (especially after I moved the sheet they were on to render after the Point Light Finalize effect). And I decided to go with the stars instead of the galaxy so that the sky wouldn't draw focus from the rest of the image.

Let me know if you spot anything weird before this gets sent off.

Another holiday scene, this one a community of gnomes living near the North Pole working for a "jolly old elf" known as The Toy-Maker.

I have three versions: one daytime and two at night. One of the nighttime ones uses a galaxy background from one of the Cosmographer annuals (the bitmap file calls it "Hubble_Galaxy"), and the other uses a starfield background that comes with Cosmographer.

I may choose one of these to make into holiday cards. Does anyone have a favorite? Also, I put a tower on top of the castle to give it a little more, but does it look goofy there?

Daytime

Nighttime 1

Nighttime 2

I sent him a direct message in August checking in but didn't hear back. The last message he posted was in April, saying his surgery went well. I think about him a lot -- he was the most prolific poster when I first became active a year ago.

Had a little fun with the second Hive monthly released today. The Kheek'zit invaders have made it to the mainland, infecting and destroying the Natlalihuitl Empire's southern cities as they continue to push their way north....

Another one that I should wait for December 1st for, but I couldn't hold myself back. A country inn has decorated a nearby tree for Yuletide celebrations.

I was going to try to find little balls and add lighting effects, or maybe just use candles from one of the sets of dungeon symbols...but the varicolor Will-o-Wisps from Creepy Crypts are actually perfect.