Your own Oddworld creature?
Now, I'm not sure if this type of thing has been made before, but I've searched the thread without finding stuff like this so ..... yeah.
Basically, just think up of creatures that you think would be fitting of Oddworld. There aren't too many rules to this I suppose ..... Seeing as how there could always be a wide variety of alien beasties roaming Oddworld .... Glukmite: small green Fuzzle-sized creatures that are a cross between Arachnids and molluscs. Much like green octopuses with a hard arachnid exo-skeleton. Glukmites spray acidic green goop at its prey. Its backside somewhat resembles a hollow Glukkon Skull. Glukmites have no nads, they are birthed from one large queen. Smeetcher: Smeetchers are large blue bat-like reptiles. Using echolocation as a form of guidance. Smeetchers normally hang around subterranean places during daytime, and fly out at bight to feast on anything smaller than themselves. |
WOW what a great idea chronicler !
bloops- these amphibious glowing creatures are about the size of munch.they have four webbed feet and suction cupped and the upper body of a grubb with a dorsal fin down its back. its also has pinky fleshy flaps under its arm pits to catch under water current. they lure smal prey towards them with an antennae (sp?) and ahve sleek hunter green slimy skin with black spotts. they lurk in the dark waters and swamps of odd world eating algae and fish and scavenging for scrapps.they have a large enough intellect to be able to create crudely made weapons such as spears and nets. |
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Did you copyright that threadd, BM?
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Great thread!
scrablig- cross between a scrab and a worker slig. the head- scrab's beak with slig's mask the body- scrab's body but in a green colour, arms to carry around Guns the legs - robotic scrab like legs what do ya think! |
Gratogon - Giant lizard species, somewhat like grubbs except more warlike. Has a mouth full of sharp, pointy teeth. They have a tendency to eat meat and are considered a native species, all though they are very evil. They usually tattoo themselves all over their body whenever they come of age, and have few allies, but many enemies.
Minion Sneaker - a new type of outlaw, this minion is very sneaky and they usually attack someone in groups. They typically wear short, red and black hats, that are maybe 3 or 4 inches high. they typically look like a shooter, except they have darker skin, small beaty eyes, and use knives to throw and stab with, and sometimes use small pistols. Borokan - They are a very big people, which stand at a range from 6 to 9 feet. They use giant rocks as weapons, and of course there huge fists. Their eyes are diffrent sizes and colors, and they wear scraps of metal, cloth, and even leaves all over there body as armor. They are great for suicide bombers as they can carry around huge bombs in there hands and can take heavy damage. Gas Mask Minion - These outlaws have a tendency to to use poison bombs and guns that spray out acid and things of the like to attack with, and wear a huge gas mask over there face. They have better clothing then most outlaws, and are considered elite amongst the outlaws. Tell me what you think. |
Cool. Here's mine (I already posted this in my art thread).
http://www.oddworldforums.net/attach...7&d=1207740443 Creetles are a carnivourus species that live in the mountains. They are just slightly larger than Scrabs and are extremely agile, being able to climb almost sheer rock-faces. Their multiple mandibles are very strong and can hold prey in a deadly grip that is very difficult, if not impossible, to escape from. They are very inteligent and live in complex social groups, usually with only a couple of males and the rest females. They also make yummy food (Creetle Crunchies). |
that's amazing. I could definetly see something like that in oddworld.
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I might as well post mine. ^^
 Slogosaurs can live pretty much anywhere. They prefer to live alone and are very aggressive but once breeding season begins they are known to be very calm. It is very rare for a female Slogosaur to have two babies so when that happends a deadly fight between the babies bursts out immediently until one is dead. The female is the only one that cares for the youngster while the male roams off to find another mate. They are known to attack Elums, Paramites, and Mudokons. Though they can pretty much eat anything but they prefer to search high and low for Elums. |
In a game called Alone In The Dark 4 there was a bizarre three-legged insect-like creature that looks very oddworldish. I'll see if I can get a screen of it.
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Dongos!
Oh,and the Dongos.
Species name:Dongos. Max lifetime:50 Years. Min Lifetime:25 years. Eating:Flesh Dongos are creatures made by Vykkers. Vykkers captured Sea Rexes,and Paramites,and muted it. So,Dongos are Paramites with the Sea Rex head. It breeds 2 eggs per month,and eats everything. |
I recall participating in a thread like this a while back... though I wasn't very good at making up my own creatures I wasn't too bad at illustrating other people's.
So here you go, Crashpunk, I give you the Scrablig: http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3628/scrabligft4.png |
http://radicalslug.deviantart.com/art/Silox-109228499
Mine's much too large to put in here. I used the same format as I found on the Oddworld Encyclopaedia. I hope that's okay. xD I've got pictures on that account somewhere, but I don't like them and plan on redoing them someday. |
Fil, I give you the dongo:
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7631/dongoqs9.png ============================================ Although I can't find the aforesaid thread I did find a few of the images I made on new oddworldian creatures: MOW- http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1671/mowty2.png OCTOPOD- http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6261/octopodur0.png PRAT- http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2231/pratxk8.png STROO- http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5439/stroomk9.png |
THNX Carnix!
Now,people can see how Dongo's real look like! |
Great photomanipulation. I think my favorite's the stroo.
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Vortagon - A greedy industrial species, they love to collect moolah. They are short, 2 to 3 feet high creatures. They have typical SMG like guns, but usually hire whatever industrial type race to protect there banks, factories, and other things. There are few left, maybe about two dozen all over oddworld, but they are a force to be reckoned with. They have two short and stubby legs and long arms.
Grutag - A brutish and barbaric people, they live to fight. Once they are born, they're parents leave them. If they don't survive as a child, they will die, and none of there species would care. They usually turn into mercenaries or ravaging warbands, and many have started to get guns, but most still use axes and spears. They rarely ever talk unless they are screaming one of there warcries. They are about 6 feet tall and have many muscles. Meekling - Fish-like people, they have fins, dark blueish skins, and dark red eyes. They mostly live at beaches close to water, or in dark swamps. They can breath on land and water, so they have almost no weaknesses. They have a high intellect, but are a native species and are very peacful, never attacking unless there people are in danger. |
(Some of these creatures are very interesting. Liked your Creetle, GlacierDragon ^^)
I've got a few creatures of my own, links to their pics, too. They have their bio on the page, but I do admit, it's hard to read. So I'll put a lil' summary below (some bits may be altered) Creme de la creme: http://decepticondeputy-umi.devianta...atomy-64327655 Specie name: Hunter (Kil-zuz-ll) A reptilian cousin (if you will) of the Ezum; an ancient form of an Ezum from a previous genetic mutation. While most Ezums changed with perfect results, some didn't make it through the spawning pool. Thus, "Hunters" were made. Ezums, originally carnivores (when their food supplies were running low) began to raise themselves off the sweet, chewy long grass of the Chixapox fields, where now the Ezums thrive. Unfortunately, with the Ezums migration, so followed the carnivorous Hunters. Now, the Hunters prey off of their very close relatives, basically lowering themselves to cannibalism. Hunters have an array of tools and weapons to better help them on their hunt. Because of their lack in change (to be a true Ezum), Hunters have kept their slender, light bodies. Powerful legs help them accelerate after faster prey, and a retractable claw (much like a velociraptor) helps grapple in to the prey's flesh. The first, and foremost weapons a Hunter uses is its quadrupedal arms; one set as functional running arms, and a set upon their backs. On its forearms are bird-like fingers; two large frontal appendages, and two thinner, reverse-joint talons. These claws act heavily in catching prey, and helping the Hunter accelerate (and in some cases, decelerate) The appendages attached to their shoulder blades have but 2 claws. One is small, and very flimsy; practically useless. The other, however, proves more useful. A long dagger-like claw latches in to prey, further helping to end a mutilating catch. One finally, and potentially the greatest of help towards the Hunter, is its jaw-like appendages hidden within its large snout. In these appendages hide a secrete, and potent/deadly venom that has transfigured over the many centuries Hunters have been alive. Sensory talons that ridge its spine catches motion from over a 5-mile radius. Once a hungry Hunter catches a hint of movement, it won't stop until it dies, or its prey dies. A truly dangerous creature; you wouldn't want to end up in its jowls. http://decepticondeputy-umi.devianta...atomy-64662699 Specie: Shredder (Guardian of the Swamp) (si-kotic) An enormous, bipedal monster that is said to have claimed, and guard a swamp over eons since Oddworld first developed. If going through its territory, be warned that you do not fall asleep while it knows your presence is close. The Shredder doesn't possess vocal chords; therefore, it cannot speak nor make a sound. However, over the years, it has developed a sense of telekinetic powers. It manipulates its power, and reaches in to the minds of sleeping wanderers. It then commences tantalizing, antagonizing, and potentially maddening visions in to the unconscious one, hoping to either drive it to madness, or drive it away from its territory. The Shredder isn't known to kill anyone or anything, but a sense with its chaotic visions can send one insane, almost to the point of death. One last feature with this creature; within the spines on its massive tail, a small array of invading tentacles can take control of one's mind processes and vocal abilities. A "puppet" if you will, when it gets a hold of a certain creature that passes its clutches. http://decepticondeputy-umi.devianta...atomy-64663356 Specie: Knifal (no known specie classification) The Knifal is a one of a kind creature, as well with the Shredder. Though nowhere near relating to an Ezum or Hunter, it can be quickly mistakened for one with the matching color of its skin. (This is to be thought of a defense mechanism against the Hunters when they are out hunting) The Knifal is also a guardian for its own territory; among the Chixapox fields, where the roaming Ezums feed and thrive. It defends the fields as of its, and the Ezums' personal sanctuary against poachers, and those certainly aggravating Hunters that stalk them. The speed of this creature is phenomenal. It's no wonder why the Knifal is usually called "the wind of the fields". Its array is its incredibly long, and sharp, knife-like claws it possesses, and its own kind of psychic power. Sensory talons among its head act much like the Hunters' talons as well. http://decepticondeputy-umi.devianta...gloki-69944585 Specie: Kigloki A spliced gene creation of a corporate slug, in hopes to create a monster so grand, it would wipe away the Steef tribe that thrived along his site, so that he may lay his plans down. The Kigloki is one of its own kind, but a relative of the Glok family (Glukkon, Oktigi, etc.). It is felt that a part of Steef DNA was also spliced in to the Kigloki's embryo during its developing stages, to create its awful tempermental nature, and savage character. The Kigloki is roughly enormous; larger than a fully-grown adult Steef, but smaller than the legendary Sea Rex. It possesses the long, wryly arms of the(unsure of the name *thinking of Sekto's pets*), the octo-like, serpent body of the Oktigi, and squidly-head of a Glukkon. This creature hasn't been seen in action yet, but with its terrible temper and carnal nature, it is prepared to reign hell among those that stoop in its way. Lastly... http://decepticondeputy-umi.devianta...-Geik-87802212 Specie: Geik An aquatic, reptilian race that lives in sync with the Gabbits (though amazingly, they take Gabbits as a delicacy). The Geik specie is an amazing, and intelligent race. Carnivorous, the Geiks suppress their lust to chew on Gabbit hide, only to keep each other alive to see the next generation. The terrible part of it, though, Gabbits and Geiks must share their source of food; the thriving source of Worryfish. As generations roll on, Gabbits and Geiks must travel together, through the treacheries of the sea, through the rolling Mongo River, and to the river delta that falls off the Mongo River, to spawn their next generation. Hatchlings will be washed off from the river delta, and right back in to their ancestral ocean. Geiks are resilient swimmers. Special spinal columns in its tail can be turned, to give the Geiks swimming precision, and swimming speed. Fins facing vertical gives it precision, for moving through thin areas, it doesn't have to worry of dragging its tail. Horizontal gives the Geik acceleration, for escaping possible threats (though they are primarily top of the food chain) Gills are among its snout instead of its neck. Geiks are not only water-breathers, but can also breath, for a limited time, on land. However, they are rarely seen out of the water. |
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...ums/Stleed.png
Stleeds are large animals who you could think as a cross of horse and leech. It stands 5'8" at the withers and can run over 90 km/h. It weights 600 kg / 1200 lb. They´re vegetarian and usually calm to others, but when confused or annoyed can be aggressive. Natives use them as steed and draft animals. Their manners of going are walk, trot and gallop. |
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I recall slogs standing much like that have you no criticism for them? Besides, all creatures of oddworld are computer generated so only certain physical laws apply - I'm sure that balance is not one of them. |
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Clearly, it's head is filled with helium.
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I think a third leg in front of the other two legs, in the centre, would make a good adjustment and make it just that much more 'Odd'.
I don't know how you'd do it without making the leg come out of the stomach though... Great art, either way. |
The thing is that Stleed´s head is always very close to the ground. The rider has to sit on it´s butt, because otherwise he´d fall. And they do have a very fat tail to balance the torso. They don´t have long neck, it´s the rib cage. And they do have very muscular legs too.
I´ve actually calculated with my friend Red-Kremling that Oddworld might have lower gravity. That´s why the species are so tall (Vykkers are 9 feet tall) and for example Munch/meeps would be always faceplanting because they do not have the best balanced bodys either. Aaaand! Did you ever notice how long the day on Oddworld was? In Stranger´s Wrath it seemed he captured all the outlaws in one day. But because the planet is 10 times bigger than Earth, it would take longer to make a full turn, so that´s why the day is also several hours longer. Think about that. |
if the planet is 10 times bigger than earth... then it has more mass than earth... how can it have lower gravity then? I always thought they are so tall because everything is so big but then again they need a lot of strength if gravity is so high xD
I still like your creature Nemesis ^^ and as you said there are other species who are like that... like Elums Slogs Gabbits etc... OW is simply like that :p EDIT: LoL!!! sry! xD this thread is so old sry I didn't look at the date xD |
That's amazing work Carnix
Scarblig rules!^^ |
no one realises this thread dies about 6 months ago? Stop digging up dead threads ,a lot of these people have long forgotten this. Sorry but it's annoying
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If someone is wondering why my creature looked like that, I have a right to correct their words.
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