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Mike-Dragon β PY Redesign
Published: 2011-02-08 01:48:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 745; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 12
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2516x1416 Click Download for best viewing results. Guess what came to my mind last night while showering? This. AND I DOODLED IT ON THE WET MIRROR BECAUSE I AM THAT AWESOME SO SHUDDAP!!!
For nearly two years (or is it three?
) I've been wondering to make PY an original character (for those who still haven't realized, he's a fan character). My first attempt can be found in this [link] (the "Unnamed character" over there) and it was a complete failure.I am not fully decided about this change but this sketch sure is better than anything I've thought before. Quite a lot of things may change on him as you can see...
The yoshi body gives place to a bigger, taller and different shape body, even more like a dinosaur than what I was doing on his original body. His legs change too and the paws/feet/whatever become more feral but without exposed claws (not sure if I'll give him claws on the paws). His hands are now more like paws but fully capable to do most of what hands can do. His tail grows longer as well as his neck. The spikes on his back get slightly bigger and change shape. The yoshi seat-like on his back also disappears and I thought about putting some sort of marking there but... meh.
His yoshi muzzle goes away giving place to this draconic shaped muzzle and the Lugia-like mask become now just some sort of marking around his eyes. His colors scheme might remain the same, but I am considering to make some changes on it, I don't know.Now, don't get this wrong, he's not a raptor! I can't name his breed (lol?) but know that he remains as a dinosaur. Personally, I was (and still am) extremely tempted to make him a dragon but... that would be a change much greater than what I have mind so far. So he stays as a dino.
Another thing that sure have to change is his name. After all, "Poke Yoshi" is totally not original for an original character. To keep some of the original characteristics I decided that I should rename him after the short of his current name, "PY". At first I thought of "Peewhy" but heck... that is freaking weird. o__o Secondly it came "Piwhy" (like Pi+Why to resemble to P+Y. Got it?) which doesn't sound quite well but sure is not weird. O.o
This is just a sketch, naturally. Lots of things can change (including my mind about this) and I am still not decided if I add anything to this current design.
We'll see. Your opinions about this are very well appreciated.
Let me know them.Now back to the regular stuff.
P.S: That headshot on the corner looks odd, I know. -_-
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Maw, spikes, hands, legs... Looks like you've decided to make him resemble your dragons, except with a dinosaur's trunk and anthro posture.
May I call him a "wild dinosaur" now?
As for name...
Y'know, I usually draw inspiration from real names for my OC/FC names, like Darren (a deformed version of my family name) or Mykel (same thing with my middle name). You could take a name that starts with P (or B) and containing Y, then mess with it a little.
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Why, he always had the maw, spikes, hands and legs (lol) but I don't see where you spotted claws.
Do that at your own risk!
That's one interesting idea. I've thought of that before. That's actually kinda how I reached the name I mentioned on the description.
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Okay, then add "without claws" to my previous post. I was just referring to the overall morphology; longer body, longer limbs, etc.
And I said anthro because of his posture (standing more upright than a dinosaur). If I was referring to him standing on two feet, I would've said the same about Mike, which I don't.
So I still see him as a dinosaur.
A wild one.
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criar um py tenho para mim, ja tenho até a imagem na cabeça
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Criar um PY para si? UΓ©, como assim?
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ue, vo tentar desenhar um py sΓ³ que diferente com caracteristicas diferentes(detalhes, olhos etc)
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Belza mas.... "criar um PY"? Wut? ._.
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como posso explicar.........eu gostaria de tentar desenhar o py mas como Γ© visto na minha visΓ£o....eu vejo em outras formas....like....mais dragΓ£o menos pokemon ou vice versa.
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Oooh, I see. Ora, podia ter dito que queria faze-lo no seu estilo de uma vez!
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can i draw a gift for ya using PY's old form, it'll be funny
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I like that it's still based off a Yoshi but it ISN'T, you know?
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I know he's not a Yoshi anymore. That's the idea.
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But regardless, I like it! I think the choice to make him a more original character can only be a good thing, and his design so far looks very nice. Maybe the PY could stand for something? Like "Peter Yanni" (Obviously not a name as boring like that, but you get the idea XD)
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Thank you, Nick. ^^
Oh yes, I want his "PY" short to stand for something, but not Peter Yanni. XD I gotta think of something.
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If you're stuck for names in English, you could give him one in Portuguese. I think that'd be interesting in fact
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I don't. 8[ Brazilian names suck and are not original. DX Also I don't think that call him Manoel or Joaquim will help. XD
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Yeah, name him of of these would cause him to go like, Wth, are you calling me dumb? >8["
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awwww....bye bye yoshi....hello raptor......or thts wat it looks like from my perception......
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I know he looks like a raptor (I mentioned it on the description after all) but he's not.
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AWESOME!!! DESIGN?! NEW HIS IS THIS OMG (read backwards)
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Interesting. Those're some major changes, dude.
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Sweet! I'm liking the looks of this so far. o3o
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It's nice to see a fan character become a real one. For a general dinosaur, it's a pretty cute and original design!
For this, I feel free to give you a bit of critic, if you don't mind.
Color scheme is great already, love it! The blue of his body contrasts with the orange of his spines well, and the white makes a good accent with that. The only thing I have even a slight problem with is the color of the eye marking. No, there's nothing immediately wrong with it, but looking over it, it seems it's color doesn't really fit well. I like it as a marking, but maybe it could become white like his underbelly or orange like his spikes to keep a consistent color theme. If not, I suggest taking the dark blue of the eye marking and applying it elsewhere on the body. It really isn't a big flaw at all(can't even be considered a flaw), I just feel that it might make his design flow a bit better, you know what I'm saying?
As for the body, nothing to really say here, except maybe you could continue the spines a little further down the body or taper the size as it goes down his back(or both) to make it look a little more like a natural spine pattern. I really do like the new changes to the body shape. Sort of like a anthropomorphic raptor, yet it looks like a natural body shape of a real dinosaur. Face shape's nice, and the body looks a little more balanced, now that the tail's been lengthened. Kind of cuter and rounder than a real dinosaur would be, but it works well.
Last thing is the name. I have a bit of a theory to what you can do without actually changing it. Maybe PY can be a nickname that stands for his 'real' name? I'm not sure what it could be, but he'd have his first and last name, and PY are his initials that everybody calls him by. Renaming is a very touchy thing with characters that have already been developed, and not to mention, are known by so many fans of theirs. Just a thought. Feel free to reject it, just my two cents.
It's all up to you what to do with him. I say he could definitely use some work before his "Transformation" is complete, but he's on his way. I am loving the new look for him! It's nice to see the way he's developing, reminds me of the transformation Shiffy when through from fan character to original character. Keep going, bro!
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Hahah, thank you so much Shiff! 
His colors scheme is subjected to change as I have mentioned. The first sketches I did of him before this progress sheet actually have a few tests on them. The reason of why I kept the eye mark on that color for now is to keep one of his original characteristics but I am decided on changing it. Not really to another color but another tone of blue perhaps. I still gotta make some tests on it. The spikes/spines (whatever 
I've been thinking on alternatives for his name. This one just popped in my mind a while ago, "Phonyaru". But what the heck is that? Γ΄_o Saves the P and Y somehow alright, but come on. =\ I actually like your idea of giving him a first and second name that keep the P and Y. Like Poke Yoshi is now, for that matter. I just gotta think on what can replace "Poke" and what can replace "Yoshi".
Thank you so much for your opinions on this project, Shiff. Means a lot to me. XP Let's see what other good changes I can make on him on the next time I work on this. o3o
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Hahah, no problem.
Ah, changing things from the original is always a hard thing to do. I have a lot of problems with that messing with my own characters' designs. D8 The dreaded lazy monster strikes again!
Actually, that's a cool name. XD Even so, it's not really fitting for him, I agree. :/ Hahah, it would be cool if you did! 
No problem, bro. Can't wait till the times comes where you've decided what you want to do with him.
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Of course.
True.
O really, now? XD Totally not fitting, yes. 
Me too. I'm eager to see what will be of PY soon. ^^
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It's a delicate balance to change a character but keep them recognizable, but it's possible as long as you've got the resolve to make a real change.
Bob is always an option. 8D Hahah,either way, you'll find something. I have no problem calling him "PY" for the time being. Maybe that's all he needs for a name. Yes, people will wonder about his real name, but it's sort of appealing on it's own, if you know what I mean.
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Oooh, I see. That explains her old colors pattern somehow and some other stuff. o.o Pretty interesting to know about her roots. :3
I am fine with PY as well but since my username is Poke Yoshi, PY naturally shall stand for it. I don't think I would really like to call him something else besides PY so I need to find something else to replace that name but still keep the short "PY". Name him "PY" only would be... I don't know... odd. o.o Perhaps just because I am not used to it. '-' Who knows.
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Hahah, yeah. I'm starting to steer further away from the old look with her final design though. Still working with it. O3o
Yeah, it could be odd, but people might be more interested in the character that way. It'd seem kind of mysterious that way, and everyone loves mysterious characters.
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....Raptor!
Just messing around...anyway great re-design man.
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Are you sure you want to change his appearness and name?
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