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Reinterpretation of Krysis's Phoenix Roach.

The original only appeared to have three legs, which would have been awkward for what I wanted to do, so I made it an even four.

Will probably get scaled down some before pixelling starts.

Any crits at this point would be appreciated. Especially perspective and pose which are probably very iffy.

Edited by surt - 21 November 2007 at 5:45am

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surt Commander Joined: 30 December 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 413	Topic: Reinterpretation: Krysis's Phoenix Roach Posted: 20 November 2007 at 4:15am
	Reinterpretation of Krysis's Phoenix Roach. The original only appeared to have three legs, which would have been awkward for what I wanted to do, so I made it an even four. Will probably get scaled down some before pixelling starts. Any crits at this point would be appreciated. Especially perspective and pose which are probably very iffy. Edited by surt - 21 November 2007 at 5:45am
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Solid Pixel Midshipman Joined: 31 January 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 59	Posted: 20 November 2007 at 4:41am
	Hmm, from what I can tell the right hind leg looks dislocated and out of place. Looks good regardless. Edited by Solid Pixel - 20 November 2007 at 4:42am
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Squirrelsquid Commander Joined: 18 July 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 259	Posted: 20 November 2007 at 4:47am
	The perspective seems to be fine in most parts... only thing I can nitpick would be it's right hind-leg... that one seems out of perspective. DOH... posted to slow... Edited by Squirrelsquid - 20 November 2007 at 4:55am
	vote for squirrels crates!
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Krysis Midshipman Joined: 01 May 2006 Location: Bulgaria Online Status: Offline Posts: 87	Posted: 20 November 2007 at 4:59am
	That stuff happens when you put more legs on a Phoenix Roach... Just kidding. I'm impressed! I'd make the fin (Ok, it's not a fin but..) on the back bigger, but that's just me.
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surt Commander Joined: 30 December 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 413	Posted: 20 November 2007 at 7:59pm
	Considerably reposed it, hopefully fixing problems and more dynamic. Didn't reshade in case there's more reposing to do.
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surt Commander Joined: 30 December 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 413	Posted: 22 November 2007 at 11:44pm
	Reposed again. Again let me know if the pose looks screwy.
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cthulhu Seaman Joined: 11 November 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 28	Posted: 23 November 2007 at 12:00am
	I've always wondered what the offspring between an Alien Queen and a Bug from Starship Troopers would look like. Now I know. Nice job. Assuming this thing has an @$$ where we'd expect it, it might fall over on it with only one leg supporting the rear quarters. I think your second re-pose would be more stable.
	Artist formerly known as "herbert_west"
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surt Commander Joined: 30 December 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 413	Posted: 23 November 2007 at 2:11am
	Good point, though maybe not as bad as it seems. It is supposed to be midstride, so momentum would be carrying it forward into balance. Hows this then?
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cthulhu Seaman Joined: 11 November 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 28	Posted: 23 November 2007 at 7:05pm
	I was thinking that might be the case, but wasn't sure. That looks like a good blend of stability and stride.
	Artist formerly known as "herbert_west"
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Solid Pixel Midshipman Joined: 31 January 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 59	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 3:30am
	The right leg is bothering me. Roach looks crippled. Its front and back legs are intertwining with one another. This should correct it, well the front leg atleast: Edited by Solid Pixel - 24 November 2007 at 4:52am
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surt Commander Joined: 30 December 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 413	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 4:49am
	The fore legs are meant to come inside the rear legs. Otherwise it would have to walk short mincing steps. Any suggestions to make that more clear?
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spartan_117 Commander Joined: 14 June 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 478	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 4:55am
	its looking great man. i agree with your anatomy, it gives it a more alieny,feel. its somehow a cross of Aliens and star ship troopers
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Solid Pixel Midshipman Joined: 31 January 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 59	Posted: 24 November 2007 at 4:58am
	If its in a mid-walking stance then forget what I said. oops, forgot to read your previous post. My mistake. Continue on. Edited by Solid Pixel - 24 November 2007 at 5:01am
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