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The art is missing the gen number

QUOTE (MNIDJM @ Dec 11 2021, 09:43 PM)

The art is missing the gen number

Thanks, fixed

So how exactly is its size and armor supposed to fend off argusaptors? The plates do not cover the flanks, so the argusraptor can just attack the side and legs. Its larger size may actually be a detriment rather than a benefit and it makes their armor not as useful because creature can just attack it from the side or aim for the chest and other weakspots on the underside.

Also, why abandon consuming vegetation? It would be helpful for it to fall back on a diet of flora when carrion is scarce as otherwise it would need to directly compete with argusraptors.

This post has been edited by OviraptorFan: Dec 16 2021, 10:57 AM

Sharp plates would deter them when there are easier options.

QUOTE (colddigger @ Dec 16 2021, 05:21 PM)

Sharp plates would deter them when there are easier options.

Yes but that would then favor a smaller size wouldn't it? Because then it would mean predators cant really bite it without biting the sharp plates.

Mm size itself would be a deterrent, as that means you're dealing with something bigger that can hurt you more easily.

QUOTE (colddigger @ Dec 16 2021, 06:11 PM)

Mm size itself would be a deterrent, as that means you're dealing with something bigger that can hurt you more easily.

Size alone would not be enough to deter things like argusraptors, who do hunt creatures several times larger than themselves. Which is why I think a smaller size would likely be more favorable in this case.

This post has been edited by OviraptorFan: Dec 16 2021, 02:13 PM

I think size + plates would lead to them considering something else if available.

Being a second or third choice still means they will prey on it, but it's not defenseless and it wouldn't be found and eaten into extinction.

If they do decide to go the size change route that would be fine, and probably work out, but I don't think it's required.

This should come without saying, but nature has yet to find an impenetrable defense mechanism, and if that was a reasonable requirement no defense mechanism would ever evolve, as even if it could achieve complete protection it wouldn't be able to reach it using the iterative process of evolution.
Yet we keep seen defense mechanisms show up in nature, because all that is required is to increase the probably of unjustifiable cost to the attacker.

A pack of Heynas can take down a rhino, but will generally stay away unless it's injured, as they will otherwise loose a few members while trying. Lions will eat hedgehogs when lacking any other choice, but they generally avoid doing so because that will rarely be worth the injury.

Likewise, a pack of argusaptors can take down an Ophan Scimitar, but will be unlikely to regain the cost of the injuries they will incur in the process.

P.s. I did remove the adorable yet confusing tear reflection from the eyestrils.

This post has been edited by Papainmanis: Jan 23 2022, 09:43 AM

" the bike of Ophan Scimitars"
Is "bike" species-specific jargon for a pair, or is that a typo?

The diet list has an extra comma after "Grassland Lizatokage".

"They are not as fast as their ancestors[...]" This is a very long sentence.


" has being rough" I recommend: "They continually grow teeth in their oral ring past the growth of the skull, compensating for constantly breaking their teeth on bones and other hard tissues in a carcass." The next sentence can start with: "The species has also developed a higher density[...]"

"blood sand and dust" Blood, sand, and dust.

"evolved mimic"
I recommend: "Their tail feathers aid in intimidation and defense due to their mimicry of the eyes of Argusraptors".

The sentence that starts with "to aid in" needs to split, because it's too long.

QUOTE (Coolsteph @ Jan 23 2022, 07:34 PM)

" the bike of Ophan Scimitars" Is "bike" species-specific jargon for a pair, or is that a typo? The diet list has an extra comma after "Grassland Lizatokage". "They are not as fast as their ancestors[...]" This is a very long sentence. " has being rough" I recommend: "They continually grow teeth in their oral ring past the growth of the skull, compensating for constantly breaking their teeth on bones and other hard tissues in a carcass." The next sentence can start with: "The species has also developed a higher density[...]" "blood sand and dust" Blood, sand, and dust. "evolved mimic" I recommend: "Their tail feathers aid in intimidation and defense due to their mimicry of the eyes of Argusraptors". The sentence that starts with "to aid in" needs to split, because it's too long.

Done

added clarification that yes, a bike is a pair of Ophan Scimitar (Ophan is a word for wheel in hebrew, so two wheels...)

This post has been edited by Papainmanis: Jan 23 2022, 05:39 PM

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name:
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Y
Creator?: Y

Ancestor:
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Expanded plating, Mimicry tail feathers
• Internal?: Oral teeth ring
• Behavioral/Mental?:

Are Changes Realistic?: Y
New Genus Needed?: Y (Done)

Habitat:
Type?: 2/2
Flavor?: 2/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N

Size:
Same as Ancestor?:
Within range?:
Exception?: N/A

Support:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y
Other?: N/A

Diet:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Transition Rule?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: NA

Respiration:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Thermoregulation:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Reproduction:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Description:
Length?: Good
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?: NA

Opinion: Approved