I think "plagiarized" is the more proper, loosely-based term here, as he didn't just take my hat directly and submit it. But yes, looking through a non-politically correct eye, anyone on the planet could see this and deem it "stolen". Lmfao Twiz nailed it xD ... btw Twiz, thanks for the compliments- you said my shading reminds me of your own- hmu sometime and share your work- I'm always down for some art swap.

Eugeen. Thanks for taking the time to do that, man. Very tidy work. Very much appreciated.

Lyv, I invited one friend during my visit with Nathan. It was J*, in fact. And as he said, embarrassingly yes, I really busted my butt over this piece. To see it ripped off and stuck in the very game that I designed it for was... well (I try to keep calm these days) yeah, it was pretty lame. I'd much rather had someone contact me and ask for the hat directly if I knew this was going to be its fate (heck I could've even thrown some holiday edits on it).

^ I'd like for Nathan to produce a screenshot of the hat in the movie he saw... because this morning, I dug up five more papers of concept work I have displaying this hat. I can also share my influences and thoughts before the hat even made it on paper. On the side, I don't see why you're listing all of these 'Nathan Fun Facts', as his personality or gfx struggle doesn't have anything to do the plagiarizing matter? And as for him bribing me in his house, he can verify this- because as sure as I'm alive and breathing, it did happen.

I did quit. Purely coincidental when I came back for a few days' visit with the SS kids. As soon as this matter is taken care of, I'll be gone again- don't worry lol