The Art of Oddworld Inhabitants

[Nate]

The book has finally arrived and it totally rocks.

I know the mods have made a rule that no-one may post images from the book but I assume that we may quote text. If not, I will edit this post.

Here are a few things I found out that I did not know/realise previously:

-Farzad did not actually design Abe, Molluck and the other early designs. It was Steven Olds.
-The third weirdo worshiped fleeches, not meeches. This is a bit strange as fleeches are not native creatures.
-The alternative Munch designs are funny as.
-In fact this is a running theme where alternative designs are shown: In all cases the final image is definately the best of the lot.
-The 1%er was actually a meetle concept. Doesn't really look like a beetle to me though.

It says that the searex was in a video. Which one was that?

My fave pics are Ma'Spa - where the Gabbits go to breed and the funky little birds on page 226.


If you haven't bought this book yet - what the hell are you waiting for? Go order it NOW!

[T-nex]

Arghh... I can't wait till i get my limmited edition... When will it come? I live in europe.
Anyway... is it really sealed? It's gonna hurt alot opening it then, cuz i only ordered the limited edition...
:-S

[Xavier]

still waiting for my book too... well you make me more impatiant then before with all your hints

[Fuzzle Guy]

The book has finally arrived and it totally rocks.
It says that the searex was in a video. Which one was that?
If you haven't bought this book yet - what the hell are you waiting for? Go order it NOW!

I check on Munch, AO and AE under video Selection, I wonder which video the Searex could bei n?

The reason I am waiting is cos Christmas is coming soon

[Xavier]

well I think I saw it once in a streaming video... I already said that ceveral times
but that thing isn't available anywhere else

[Wil]

-The third weirdo worshiped fleeches, not meeches. This is a bit strange as fleeches are not native creatures.

Haha, well that certainly is a kick in the pants for the Mudoncho theory. I suppose you can see the similarities between the ‘Mudoncho’ spirit's headgear decorations and the Fleeches' tongues, though. But still, why worship Fleeches? It doesn't seem to be common Mudokon practice now.

-The 1%er was actually a meetle concept. Doesn't really look like a beetle to me though.

And that explains why it says “Meetle” on it!

It says that the searex was in a video. Which one was that?

Don't know which one, but I know that while it was planned that the Sea Rex would be a gameplay obstacle when swimming with Munch, they later changed it to appear only in video. I'm guessing that video was cut - it may simply have been an extended version of the opening underwater sequence.

Ma'Spa? You've just described the Spawnin' Springs! Weee, name changes! And I'm really glad you love the birds.

I'm getting utterly anticipationary now.

[steel scrab]

i've had my copy for a week now. its been hard though as i cant post any spoliers as other people r still waiting for their copies!! couldnt afford the Ltd edition so i just got the softback, just explains how i've had mine so early

[drakan90]

Yeah, hi, me again. Just wondering; When WILL people be allowed to post spoilers? Because I'm getting mine at christmas, but some people probably wont decide to get one for aaages. So when? (soz if this is in the Commonly asked etc. section, but I havent been on in aaages.)

[Esus]

Now... I think is the genrally believe thing. Seeing as this forum is specially designed for them.

[Wil]

You are perfectly entitled to post spoilers in the Spoiler Forum, but it would be unfair on the book's sales if we allowed you to post images here. If you want to see the art of Oddworld Inhabitants, buy The Art of Oddworld Inhabitants!

[ANN NEELY]

Argh! My parents say I can get it for my birthday, which is 7 MONTHS AWAY!!!
I'll probably die of impatience!

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[Nate]

And I'm really glad you love the birds.

Why? Did you design them or something?

steel scrab there should be no problem discussing the book and information within. Just don't post any pictures.

[WiLL the Wander]

I know I will never have this book, so there is something about:

- Munch Exoddus
- Sligstorm
- And of course the meeches?

[Alf's Assistant]

OK folks....
no where in the book does it say "the third weirdo worshipped fleeches". read again.

[Oddish]

Thanks AA.

Well I'm still waiting for my book.

[steel scrab]

ok random spoilers here they come
octigis are parasitic creatures that feed off well dressed professional hosts. kinda eww
interns apparently have been amputated at the ankles to stop them running away.
vykkers were supposed 2 have medical robots which were supposed to hunt u.
ok thats enough. hope i'm keeping in line. if i shouldnt have posted these just delete the post.

ps the weirdos dont worship the native creatures from what i can tell. the paramite,scrab and fleech are all part of the ceremonial themes assigned to each of the weirdos

[Nate]

Okay, sorry, I guess I just assumed that they worshipped fleeches because the Mudanchee and Mudomo tribes worshipped scrabs and paramites. And Alf was so insistent that there was no tribe that worshipped the meech. So I figured it made sense.

Again, I apologise for any confusion.

I know I will never have this book, so there is something about:

- Munch Exoddus
- Sligstorm
- And of course the meeches?

No, none of all. In fact, no images of meeches at all, aside from the Meech Munchies poster. I thought it was a strange absence but I guess they're intentially trying to restrict information about the meeches.

There are some remarkably candid explanations from Mister Lanning on why Munch wasn't what he wanted it to be.

[Al the Glukkon]

I got the book today, It had some very interesting things.

*some big spoilers*


-A little about Hand of Odd
-Kinto slaves, Maggie, and Sam
-Full Sea Rex picture
-The Shell man's real name
-A Luskan, which I've never seen or heard of before
-It seems there is an invisible/transparent slig next to the slig battle tank.

[Nate]

Nothing really about HOO that we didn't know.

[Alcar]

Could you please explain what was said about the 'Luskan'? Or some detail on what it looks like?

Alcar...

[Al the Glukkon]

This is a summary of what the book says about Luskan Maruaders (or Lusks) are scavenging mercinaries that will even turn on each other. They don't care about anyone in their group, and could leave them hanging, not caring what they would think.

My horrible description of them:
The Luskans are covered by an exoskeleton and walk on three legs that have claws at the end. Their arms and head stick out of what appears to be a shell. Surrounding the head are six mandibles. They look like a crustacean.

[Wil]

‘Lusk’ coming from ‘mollusc’, I like it. They do sound like... interesting characters. Just reading about them, they sound like they could be any old marauder from Fighting Fantasy or whatnot. I wonder what part of society they specifically are meant to parody. Thanks Al and all for your spoilers. I am so looking forward to this book.

[Alcar]

Ooooo, sounds very interesting. Did it detail what game it was originally intended for? Or if it is an upcoming character?

I can't wait to get the book either!

Alcar...

[Odd Trusting]

There are some remarkably candid explanations from Mister Lanning on why Munch wasn't what he wanted it to be.

Yeah Nate_dog_bark, is right about that. Munch was supposed to be the guy with a split personality, when you made him mad he go crazy, kinda like the Hulk, but I won't say any more about that, you guys will have to get your books

[Al the Glukkon]

Ooooo, sounds very interesting. Did it detail what game it was originally intended for? Or if it is an upcoming character?

I can't wait to get the book either!

Alcar...

Well the book says it was origionally intended for Munch, The only information specifically about the Luskan was written next to the drawing.

[Nate]

It was on a page about how they often come up with characters and designs without clearly intending them to go in a game; just to get the creative juices flowing. I suspect that they were designed in the Munch era, not necessarily FOR Munch. So don't hold your breath that we will see them any time soon.

Just remembered something else: the page with Kinto Slaves describes them as being bred specifically to be slaves to Maggie (there's a cool picture of them dragging her around) but there's also the design we've seen before with the old description about how they live in the forests and don't like anything above their heads.

I'd say this is a case of a design evolving to fit the plot.

[Fuzzle Guy]

Argh! My parents say I can get it for my birthday, which is 7 MONTHS AWAY!!!
I'll probably die of impatience!

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But they said can get it for your b'day, or you could get it in exactly a month today, on Christmas Day, although I hope I get it for my Birthday, only ten days to go Fuzzle guy

[Nepharski]

Will this book which I desire so very much be available in stores, or is this online merchandise only?

[Fuzzle Guy]

Online Merchendise

[Oddish]

Dose the book have a picture of Skillya?