Hello. Im glad to finally find this forum again!
Over the years I had the whim to draw futuristic looking gladiators.
Now Im collaborating in a nerdy game project, they liked my idea and got some concept art commissioned.  
Could you help me decide with style direction to go? 
Which design do you prefer the most? 

I'm building a machine out of timber and rope to see if this could have been used to execute prisoners in mediaeval times.
It needs some improvements to make it more effective, like the addition of a windlass so the executioner can tighten the rope with enough force to impale the victim with ease.
This machine has the advantage of being able to use different weapons on different parts of the torso. For example, an arrow or spear could be driven through the left pec then through the heart, or a long knife into the central abs or navel. A wooden splint would first be tied to the back of each leg, so the prisoner would not be able to bend his knees to avoid being impaled properly. The machine would be mounted on a platform so the gathered crowd could get a clear view, as the executioner turns the windlass, tightening the rope slowly which pulls the prisoner onto the chosen weapon.
I'd be grateful for any comments on how to improve this design.
               

Think they did not reach their desitination...

   

Well I did think I had found a great place and was going to enjoy my time here, but I guess I'll be bowing out. Thank you to those who did welcome me though.

"Speared Through the Back" by Jack Steel - Preview

Hi there, I'm not sure how this works, but is it possible to set up a sub-forum in the Pictures Forum for my pics? Like some of the other artists have, like Mighty Foo and Shank. 

I'm not even sure if that's doable, but I'd welcome any advice. Thanks in advance!

Jack