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"to better move unnoticed" That suggests intent-direction in evolution, which is misleading. I suggest, "which helps it move unnnoticed".

I like the "Lizalope" variations. I had no clue the Grazing Gossalizard would yield so many interesting descendants.

I notice it eats Toxiglobes, which are, obviously, toxic. Toxiglobes' toxin is deadly towards plents, though other kingdoms of lifeforms are less affected. The Toxiglobes description could be read to imply that they have the weakest effect in Carpozoans, and Gossalizards are in the kingdom Binucledia, not Carpozoa. Is the poison mitigated by it being such a rare part of the diet, it being so large relative to the Toxiglobes it eats, or being somewhat more resistant than might be expected to Toxiglobes?

Some "fiddlehead" (young stage) ferns (among other plants) are simultaneously edible to humans and substantially toxic, if that gives some perspective.

"If the Secretive Lizarduiker spots a small fauna with their sharp vision" "Secretive Lizarduiker instead relies on their long forelimbs" "for their eggs" Its. Please note the pronoun agreement in sentences.

"stuff like the" "species" or "organisms" would be appropriate. I'd recommend "flora" if not for the fact "crystal flora" precedes it, and repeating "flora" twice looks awkward.


"Alright boys!"
...Interestingly enough, I am female.


I like the dinosaur-esque, colorful face and menacing, glassy-eyed expression.

There are three conspicuous leftover lines in the drawing. The line on the back, along the plates, can be excused as a scar, but the lines across the legs and belly should be cleaned up.

I like the complex coloration and fuzziness.

QUOTE (Coolsteph @ Aug 26 2022, 04:30 PM)

"to better move unnoticed" That suggests intent-direction in evolution, which is misleading. I suggest, "which helps it move unnnoticed". I like the "Lizalope" variations. I had no clue the Grazing Gossalizard would yield so many interesting descendants. I notice it eats Toxiglobes, which are, obviously, toxic. Toxiglobes' toxin is deadly towards plents, though other kingdoms of lifeforms are less affected. The Toxiglobes description could be read to imply that they have the weakest effect in Carpozoans, and Gossalizards are in the kingdom Binucledia, not Carpozoa. Is the poison mitigated by it being such a rare part of the diet, it being so large relative to the Toxiglobes it eats, or being somewhat more resistant than might be expected to Toxiglobes? Some "fiddlehead" (young stage) ferns (among other plants) are simultaneously edible to humans and substantially toxic, if that gives some perspective. "If the Secretive Lizarduiker spots a small fauna with their sharp vision" "Secretive Lizarduiker instead relies on their long forelimbs" "for their eggs" Its. Please note the pronoun agreement in sentences. "stuff like the" "species" or "organisms" would be appropriate. I'd recommend "flora" if not for the fact "crystal flora" precedes it, and repeating "flora" twice looks awkward. "Alright boys!" ...Interestingly enough, I am female. I like the dinosaur-esque, colorful face and menacing, glassy-eyed expression. There are three conspicuous leftover lines in the drawing. The line on the back, along the plates, can be excused as a scar, but the lines across the legs and belly should be cleaned up. I like the complex coloration and fuzziness.

I made the grammatical changes you suggested. I also made the Toxiglobes an occasional part of its diet.

Will say that while the Lizalopes iideas i've had for this gen are done, I do still have two species of Pasakerd in the works!

Regarding those leftover lines, I don't exactly know HOW I could clean those up. The way I do a species is that I draw and texture it traditionally, then cropping it and coloring it in digitally. I have no idea how to do textures or clean up lines.

I have a variety of styles. One of them is like yours: I make a pencil drawing, scan it, clean it up, and digitally color it. The Agate Krugg is just the most recently-submitted example: it has a little texturing, too. (The Flagg Grazer is one example of heavy texturing.) When I need to alter my drawing on the level of individual lines, I believe I zoom in, select and copy a circle or square of the surrounding area to make a custom ad hoc brush, and then brush over the line at half opacity. It might also work to capture the surrounding main color and carefully paint or spray over the stray line, reconstructing intended lines as needed using an ad hoc brush based on the line or a modified pencil tool on the paintbrush or spray can.

I can make art in a range of styles and sub-styles. If you want to know how to do digital texturing, it would be easiest for you to ask me how I've made a particular piece of art, and I'll recall what I can about the process. (But not the CGI ones: I don't have access to a CGI program right now.) There are online art tutorials for this, of course, which may be more thorough and immediate for your purposes. My value in teaching you about the process relies on mixed-media pencil sketches enhanced digitally and adapting the process according to what you're trying to achieve.

Some samples of my digitally-enhanced pencil art include the Polychrome Flagthroat, Poultu, Flagg Grazer, Acucravat, Maulwart and Mangot, if that helps.

Incidentally, you forgot to fix "alright boys!" I can't exactly help you if you're addressing only male Sagan 4 members.

I mean, I am also not male but I don't mind that. I think it's a little funny actually.

QUOTE (Coolsteph @ Aug 26 2022, 09:48 PM)

I have a variety of styles. One of them is like yours: I make a pencil drawing, scan it, clean it up, and digitally color it. The Agate Krugg is just the most recently-submitted example: it has a little texturing, too. (The Flagg Grazer is one example of heavy texturing.) When I need to alter my drawing on the level of individual lines, I believe I zoom in, select and copy a circle or square of the surrounding area to make a custom ad hoc brush, and then brush over the line at half opacity. It might also work to capture the surrounding main color and carefully paint or spray over the stray line, reconstructing intended lines as needed using an ad hoc brush based on the line or a modified pencil tool on the paintbrush or spray can. I can make art in a range of styles and sub-styles. If you want to know how to do digital texturing, it would be easiest for you to ask me how I've made a particular piece of art, and I'll recall what I can about the process. (But not the CGI ones: I don't have access to a CGI program right now.) There are online art tutorials for this, of course, which may be more thorough and immediate for your purposes. My value in teaching you about the process relies on mixed-media pencil sketches enhanced digitally and adapting the process according to what you're trying to achieve. Some samples of my digitally-enhanced pencil art include the Polychrome Flagthroat, Poultu, Flagg Grazer, Acucravat, Maulwart and Mangot, if that helps. Incidentally, you forgot to fix "alright boys!" I can't exactly help you if you're addressing only male Sagan 4 members.

Still, how exactly could i even remove those lines?....

Also how is the "alright boys!" a problem? I literally say that in reference to anyone, not to a specific sex......

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Still, how exactly could i even remove those lines?....

You would digitally paint over them by imitating your pencil strokes via copying (i.e., the "copy" function, left-click) surrounding strokes to make an ad hoc brush, or doing so manually using the pencil tool set to the appropriate color of the area. You would need to open your original file, or a copy thereof, to do this. It's kind of like digitally painting over acne in a photo by imitating the properties of the surrounding healthy-looking skin with a digital paintbrush setting.

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?: smaller, color
Internal?: well developed fangs
Behavioral/Mental?: solitary, omnivore
Are Changes Realistic?: y
New Genus Needed?: y, new diet and better developed teeth

Habitat:
Type?: 3
Flavor?: 2
Connected?:y
Wildcard?:n

Size:
Same as Ancestor?:n
Within range?:y
Exception?:

Support:
Same as Ancestor?:n
Does It Fit Habitat?:y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:y
Other?:elaboration

Diet:
Same as Ancestor?: n
Transition Rule?:y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:y

Respiration:
Same as Ancestor?:y
Does It Fit Habitat?:y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Thermoregulation:
Same as Ancestor?:n
Does It Fit Habitat?:y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:y
Other?:elaboration

Reproduction:
Same as Ancestor?:y
Does It Fit Habitat?:y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Description:
Length?: good
Capitalized correctly?:y
Replace/Split from ancestor?:split
Other?:

Opinion: Approved

Approved