Just a few short words and then I think it's best to leave it be, okay?
As Tweety rightly quessed it isn't personal( to anyone, judges and participants alike) and as an artpiece yours was the...

@stwert:
No I didn't know who Gordon Freeman is/was, I agree about it being a subjective thing/taste related which I mentioned several times, and I think Chirone did a terrific job.

@Daverave:
I...

Really?
I Didn't, I also think the criteria of judgement are a bit unclear with this challenge, if I read the challenge outline:
"...I would like to see a new take or look of a game character of...

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