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[Noipoi]

They are...

it's like literally what I do lol

Something I’ve recently started doing is making up scientific names for my creatures. Like how the Fox is also known as Vulpes Vulpes.

It’s harder than It looks.

 

[Aurane]

Making up creatures in general is rad

I like making creatures too. Especially if I get help from someone more talented than me in drawing to give it physical form.

Still my most favorite OC, although admittedly this is outdated now.

 

[Noipoi]

I like making creatures too. Especially if I get help from someone more talented than me in drawing to give it physical form.
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Still my most favorite OC, although admittedly this is outdated now.

He so mad lookin

 

[TheMightyP]

Brady the greatest of all time.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

It has its own levels and a unique boss with Tatsu. Story wise it is just Turtles in Time but with hyperstones, no time travel and the Statue of Liberty just phases away instead of a giant Krang bot stealing it. A remake could make it stand out more but even if it was a compilation of ports I think it has enough to stand out on its own.

You know what I would like? An unlockable mode in each title where you can play as Casey Jones.

Also, would be nice if they incorporated a Triceraton fight into The Manhattan Project as a reference to the cover of the game box.

 

[TheMightyP]

Tom Brady

 

[MooMew64]

I'm off to work tomorrow.

See y'all in the afternoon when I get home.

 

[Knight Dude]

So Tom outdid Thanos? But he's still 4 away from one-upping the Mandarin.

 

[Noipoi]

I dunno nothin bout sports but I’m happy for y’all

 

[Aurane]

He so mad lookin

Here's another one with a smirk.

His wings are so small here. Lol

 

[Deleted member]

prototoaster

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[Hat N' Clogs]

I am fine with this outcome

Spoiler

 

[Deleted member]

I'm debating over whether or not I want to go for an exaggerated Paper Mario-esche combat system(with cards because yes) for my dream game or a more tactical strategy based one, ala Wizard101 or Mtg.

 

[Zinith]

Of all the games that muddies the waters when it comes to what is or is not "murder"

It had to be this one

 

[BlondeLombax]

Yep, my dad’s over the moon! I feel like he’s gonna have a hard time sleeping tonight, since A: the team of his hometown won the Super Bowl, and B: he got to spend the day with his family back in his hometown. Everybody must be going nuts.

 

[Wademan94]

an exaggerated Paper Mario-esche combat system(with cards because yes)

Color Splash but awesome

 

[Deleted member]

Color Splash but awesome

yeah basically. Get rid of the color aspect and other annoying things that made that system bad and replace it with tcg elements like a deck construction system

 

[Aetheri]

Something I’ve recently started doing is making up scientific names for my creatures. Like how the Fox is also known as Vulpes Vulpes.

It’s harder than It looks.

Naming is the hardest part for me personally. Using scientific names generated from latin and greek (and perhaps other languages depending) seems appropriate for more Earth-based sci-fi/speculative evolution creatures. Understanding animal Taxonomy helps a lot especially if you're designing more realistically. For more fantasy based/alien planet creatures it can be a little bit tricky to come up with something clever.

I like making creatures too. Especially if I get help from someone more talented than me in drawing to give it physical form.
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Still my most favorite OC, although admittedly this is outdated now.

My advice for creature design is to understand as best you can real-life animals (both extinct and extant) and understand their anatomy. Understand the most fundamental of animal anatomy, one of the most important being Tetrapods (which are four-limbed vertebrates which includes us as humans as well as mammals, reptiles, birds, and also includes fish).

Every fictional creature is an amalgamation in some form of existing creatures merged together to create something new and unique. Which comes down to two forms of hybridizations. Chimeras and Integrated hybrids. Chimeras are basically a frankensteined cut and paste of existing creatures, Griffons are a good example, as well as the famous Greek Chimera, Integrated hybrids are more of a complex merge of multiple animals that don't obviously show the original influences. The Xenomorph has several obvious and not-so obvious influences for example, making it a good example of an integrated hybrid. Dragons can be an example of either one depending on the artist's approach to the design.

In addition to anatomy it's also important to understand that form follows function, which means everything about a creature's anatomy has a purpose, a reason for being there. Or at least a remnant of a vestigial body part that is no longer being used by the creatures (ex. hind limbs of cetaceans, and unused eyes in some cave dwelling critters)

Shape Language is an overlooked idea in design. Using rounder, softer shapes can communicate a cute, friendly creature, while more pointed triangular shapes can suggest something more dangerous. Square shapes can suggest a rugged, sturdy dependability. Look at Rhinos and you see a very square looking body suggesting a very sturdy body, but the sharp horns show an extra sense of danger telling you this is something you probably don't want to mess with. Baby rhinos though have rounded forms that are less square making them look more approachable and cute (minus the parents).
Here's a couple more examples and think about how the shapes in their respective design can suggest their character.

 

[Dutch Raikuna]

I dunno nothin bout sports but I’m happy for y’all
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Being honest the only sports I care about is the World Cup and that's it.

I'd care about the Olympics this year (Japan, geeky as hell and and us nerds in awe) but Mr. Pandemic decided to spoil the ****ing drink. Pandemic man should have waited until Paris 2024 or the next World Cup.

 

[Aurane]

you can't fit the world in a cup, you fools.

 

[Deleted member]

Naming is the hardest part for me personally. Using scientific names generated from latin and greek (and perhaps other languages depending) seems appropriate for more Earth-based sci-fi/speculative evolution creatures. Understanding animal Taxonomy helps a lot especially if you're designing more realistically. For more fantasy based/alien planet creatures it can be a little bit tricky to come up with something clever.

I generally avoid naming my oc's and **** until I've done everything else for em because I know I'm not gonna like it later down the line and will probably change it anyway, personally.

Being honest the only sports I care about is the World Cup and that's it.

I'd care about the Olympics this year (Japan, geeky as hell and and us nerds in awe) but Mr. Pandemic decided to spoil the ****ing drink. Pandemic man should have waited until Paris 2024 or the next World Cup.

if it doesn't involve cards I sleep

then again that includes things like soccer....

 

[Aetheri]

I generally avoid naming my oc's and **** until I've done everything else for em because I know I'm not gonna like it later down the line and will probably change it anyway, personally.


if it doesn't involve cards I sleep

then again that includes things like soccer....

For me it depends...I have names for several characters in mind and if they aren't the best names I treat them as a placeholder, to which I can use something better down the line. But I find that they just end up sticking anyways.

Also coming up with a theme can help as well. Like for example, how in Pokemon a lot of human characters are named after plants and flowers.

 

[Deleted member]

oh god I hate it

outta all the memes they picked Zero Two dancing too... WHYYYYYYYYYYY

 

[Dutch Raikuna]

you can't fit the world in a cup, you fools.

Who knows. As RocketMan (Disney film of course) told me you can fit the whole world in your hands. Just need to really go far, far away.

But................maybe the world does exist in a cup and we don't know it.......................or do we?

"Hey Vsauce, Michael here.

 

[Deleted member]

For me it depends...I have names for several characters in mind and if they aren't the best names I treat them as a placeholder, to which I can use something better down the line. But I find that they just end up sticking anyways.

Also coming up with a theme can help as well. Like for example, how in Pokemon a lot of human characters are named after plants and flowers.

yeah, I usually have a few good names in mind but I just don't really decide on one until I've done everything else cause I've compulsive. One minute I like the name, the next I hate it. It just happens sometimes for me ¯\(ツ)/¯

 

[Aurane]

I don't concern myself with the scientific details of my creations so much unless it's relevant to the writings that they're involved with. The above creature I posted, Giryu, is a Grey Skull Astralgon.

 

[Deleted member]

One thing I probably should do is try and figure out how to get a rig to work in blender because lord knows I'll need to use that if I decide to do a 3d game.

 

[PLATINUM7]

Just got my computer back from repairs.

Everything feels gigantic now that I'm not stuck using my phone for everything.

 

[Deleted member]

bout to head off to bed

have a good night ya'll, I'll see you in checks computer clock 8 hours

 

[Aurane]

Yeah I better go to bed as well. I gotta go walk to the store tomorrow.

 

[CrusherMania1592]

Terrible SuperBowl
Terrible commericals
Terrible halftime
Terrible MVP

 

[Dutch Raikuna]

I should do some writing. Its 4am and I'm on caffeine. Same time I'm close to a certain point in Gravity Rush 2 that would be a nice end for the night. Also playing through it, yeah no wonder why Kat was a massive idea that led to me making one of my main characters.

-Optimistic
-Selfless
-Can fly (well yes but, more warp or use weapon as a flying hoverboard than what the Gravity Queen)
-Has the same skin tone
-Cute as hell
-Sarcastic at times

Wademan94 sound familiar to a certain someone's character doesn't it? I think it's a mystery.

Still looking at my writings, in particular the main story, I am going to continue the trimming the fat for the ideas.

Edit: I'll go to bed soon. Probably play Wipeout on the Vita or Smash Bros first.

 

[Hadokeyblade]

oh god I hate it

outta all the memes they picked Zero Two dancing too... WHYYYYYYYYYYY

It's almost like they are TRYING to get hate lol

 

[Wademan94]

Wademan94 sound familiar to a certain someone's character doesn't it? I think it's a mystery.

No. Tell me more.

 

[Dutch Raikuna]

No. Tell me more.

**** I can't tell if you are being serious or sarcastic. Problem with talking in text.

Cute as hell heroine waifu created from the mighty brain of this idiot called myself.

 

[Wademan94]

**** I can't tell if you are being serious or sarcastic. Problem with talking in text.

Cute as hell heroine waifu created from the mighty brain of this idiot called myself.

I’m being cheeky, dude.

 

[Kirby Dragons]

Normally I'd be asleep by now, but I'm staying up a little longer. Just to do a little more before I have to go to work tomorrow.

 

[Wademan94]

Dutch Raikuna Admittedly it took me a second to remember you changed her skin tone so I thought you were referring to Lena for a sec.

 

[Aurane]

Yeah I better go to bed as well. I gotta go walk to the store tomorrow.

I lied. I'm still here.

Okay but now I'm leaving so have a good night folks.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

I spend so much time here that I'm starting to refer to myself as Snake in the third person IRL now. Please send help.