Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:29 am
Mutant Day (Friday) Thanks to Jellyneo
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Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:51 am
There were things I liked about the old Mutant Gelert - the hunched back, the bloodshot eyes, the fangs. Then there are things I like about this Mutant Gelert - the colors used, the ears and tail, and the paws that make it look like it's been sloshing through mud (toxic mud? 
) (btw, what's up with the shoulder closest to us on the beaten pose? It just looks unintentionally out of place and it's bugging me.)
There were also things I don't like about both, but the main thing I have against both is that they're just not mutated enough. There's so much to play with - they could give it fangs that are crooked and visible even when the mouth is closed, like on a croccodile. It could have a snake-like mouth on the end of its tail or ears, or both. It could have two or three heads, like a Cerebus. It could be all shaggy and drooling, with a tongue slightly too large for the mouth and eyes that seem to function independently of each other.
But instead? Just gets the old bulk-it-up some, throw some spikes on it, pick an odd color, call it a day treatment. On its own, it's all right, just kind of disappointing that there's so much potential that's not being used.
) (btw, what's up with the shoulder closest to us on the beaten pose? It just looks unintentionally out of place and it's bugging me.)
There were also things I don't like about both, but the main thing I have against both is that they're just not mutated enough. There's so much to play with - they could give it fangs that are crooked and visible even when the mouth is closed, like on a croccodile. It could have a snake-like mouth on the end of its tail or ears, or both. It could have two or three heads, like a Cerebus. It could be all shaggy and drooling, with a tongue slightly too large for the mouth and eyes that seem to function independently of each other.
But instead? Just gets the old bulk-it-up some, throw some spikes on it, pick an odd color, call it a day treatment. On its own, it's all right, just kind of disappointing that there's so much potential that's not being used.
Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:59 am
Humm is it me or does that mutant look like it could be related to the hyennas (sp?) from the lion king? 
Wed Aug 23, 2006 5:01 am
I rather like the new version, but I was quite fond of the old version too. And frankly, if I had to choose between the two I would pick the old one - but that's because I prefer frightening to...sort of goofy-oddball-cute, which is how I think the new mutant gelert looks.
*crosses fingers for new versions/release of faerie eyrie and grey draik soon, as well*
*crosses fingers for new versions/release of faerie eyrie and grey draik soon, as well*
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:30 am
I wonder why they changed it? I mean why bother? it's not like the old one was terrible or something. They could've spent their time drawing a new grey draik.
Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:20 pm
susannahmio wrote:I wonder why they changed it? I mean why bother? it's not like the old one was terrible or something. They could've spent their time drawing a new grey draik.
Many people, myself included, complained that while it was a cool-looking pet, it wasn't freaky or strange enough to be a mutant. It just looked like a Darigan pet or something.
Every time they make a mutant pet that's just "big and mean" (like the mutant Skeith or Grarrl) it's a complete waste of the color.
This version could stand to be a lot stranger or grosser, but at least it definately looks like a mutation
Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:30 pm
can someone tell me what the old one looked like?
thanks
thanks
Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:13 pm
I had a hard time finding one (that's why it's so blurry) but this should give you an idea.
Edit: For some reason, I couldn't get the image to work, so to see it, you'll have to go to this link..
http://uploader.neoextreme.com/files/344/oldmutant.bmp
Sorry.
Edit: For some reason, I couldn't get the image to work, so to see it, you'll have to go to this link..
http://uploader.neoextreme.com/files/344/oldmutant.bmp
Sorry.
Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:00 am
I just completed the entire plot today after seeing that sidebar.
Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:15 pm
Chocolate Scorchio
Neocolors
BTW: I just noticed that this looks different than regular Scorchios. If this is a redraw, I like it!
Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:27 pm
I like it for the most part.
The Scorchio does need a bit of a touch up. They're so flat looking. There are a lot of pets that need to be revamped or redrawn first though (Meerca, Blumaroo, Chia!!!!!).
The Scorchio does need a bit of a touch up. They're so flat looking. There are a lot of pets that need to be revamped or redrawn first though (Meerca, Blumaroo, Chia!!!!!).
Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:12 pm
susannahmio wrote:
Chocolate Scorchio
Neocolors
BTW: I just noticed that this looks different than regular Scorchios. If this is a redraw, I like it!
wow he's cool looking I love the candy corn for his spikes
Also yes if this is a redraw this is how I wanted it updated. Just a little nothing over the top just smoothed out a bit..... (I really hope they get around to the Zafara tho)
Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:25 pm
I look forward to mutant day every year and this was absolutely the worst ever. One neopet, no petpets, not even any mutant items (space items? Puh)
Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:24 am
Man, I hope this is a sign of a scorchio touch-up. That chocolate scorchio is super-awesome-spiffy.
