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Finally I stop being lazy and actually get around to finalising his design.

This isn't actually the final sprite though. I've still got to add some things. Namely shine and polish. I'll upate that when I do. Colours aren't final either and may be subject to change (clean palletes are so, so useful.)

As you can see, he's got a more armored, firm design compared to Ginnigan. Pyre is a 'warrior-type (W-type) android, meaning that unlike the peaceful 'new types (N-type)' who are built for upholding the established utopian society, he is naturally drawn to conflict and has difficulty keeping his fighting impulses supressed. Pyre is still young and inexperienced, but after having grown up with some difficulty in a society geared more increasingly towards peace, he eagerly joins the rebellion in hope of seeing a new world where his kind are given a purpose and freed from the current system that keeps W-type models under severe lock and key.

Like most of his kind, he is bitter towards the N-types and considers W-types to be superior in all regards. His manner of thinking is very straightforward and simple and he views the world in black and white, completely the opposite of Ginnigan. Pyre has convinced himself that the rebellion is fighting for the greater good, giving him a purpose and allowing him to use his talents as a warrior to free Utopia from the opressive big brother society. Like the fire he weilds, he is strong-willed, destructive and a danger to friend, foe or neutral when his mind is set on a single goal.

Despite this, Pyre isn't a dark hearted person. He believes that everyone will be happier in a world freed from restriction of authority, and refuses to see any bad in the rebellion's intentions. Beneath the selfish desire to be a hero, he fights for what he feels is right. He idolises the rebel leader and fights using a similar, if somewhat less refined style. He tries to compensate for his lack of finesse with brute strength, something he has in spades. He isn't too good at solving problems and his morals are kind of flexible...but his heart's in the right place.

Pyre is a loud and obnoxious combatant who treats battle as though it were a game. As a typcal W-type he gets a rush from fighting and cares little for his own safety or that of those around him when he gets into the flow of things. He is a skilled fire twirler who weilds a double-ended flame stick like a spear. His stance makes it hard for him to attack quickly, but his wild swings pack a real punch. The real secret to his strength is the flammable oils he can spray from various weapon compartments built into his body. Once he covers the opponent with this, his firey strikes will cause violent combustion, allowing him to deal additional damage and lock the opponent into defense. This makes him a momentum based attacker who punishes the opponent hard for not avoiding his strikes. Even blocking can be a bad idea, as his flames allow him to trap guarding opponents in stun and deal a lot of guard bar damage with his crushing strings.

After his initial battle with Ginnigan, Pyre felt something strange when fighting him, a sensation that kept him coming back for more. Compared to many other combatants, Pyre feels alive when facing off against Ginnigan, and admits that he's the only N-type he's ever seen who is worthy of admiration (but is Ginnigan truly an N-type?)

Other rivals for Pyre include Yawn - who he frequently bullies - and anyone from the Holy Forces. He is one of the main characters in Exetype's storyline.

--notes--

When creating Pyre, I not only wanted a character who could play the opposite to Ginnigan, but also one who might represent the opposing argument in Exetype's represented theme. As an authoritarian myself, I notice a lot of argument between conservative people and those who prefer to live for the moment, and it's fascinating to try to view this argument from both sides. While Ginnigan is supposed to be a character who can stand in the middle and present and unbiassed view, Pyre is the more extreme end of the scale, towards the view of ultimate freedom as happiness. (And I'm sure you can all guess what Yawn is meant to represent then.) So technically he's not Ginnigan's opposite, he's Yawn's opposite. However, his method of thinking is more opposite to Ginnigan, while his values mirror those of Yawn. Even though I don't agree with people like Pyre personally, I want to try to represent a character like him. I'll try not to be biassed when it comes to the writing.

Pyre is a red panda, and his power source is heat/burning fuel. His legend counterpart is the Red Boy from Journey to the West.

edit: fixed some minor anatomy stuff. Made his arms a bit thicker and adjusted his knees.

Description
Finally I stop being lazy and actually get around to finalising his design.

This isn't actually the final sprite though. I've still got to add some things. Namely shine and polish. I'll upate that when I do. Colours aren't final either and may be subject to change (clean palletes are so, so useful.)

As you can see, he's got a more armored, firm design compared to Ginnigan. Pyre is a 'warrior-type (W-type) android, meaning that unlike the peaceful 'new types (N-type)' who are built for upholding the established utopian society, he is naturally drawn to conflict and has difficulty keeping his fighting impulses supressed. Pyre is still young and inexperienced, but after having grown up with some difficulty in a society geared more increasingly towards peace, he eagerly joins the rebellion in hope of seeing a new world where his kind are given a purpose and freed from the current system that keeps W-type models under severe lock and key.

Like most of his kind, he is bitter towards the N-types and considers W-types to be superior in all regards. His manner of thinking is very straightforward and simple and he views the world in black and white, completely the opposite of Ginnigan. Pyre has convinced himself that the rebellion is fighting for the greater good, giving him a purpose and allowing him to use his talents as a warrior to free Utopia from the opressive big brother society. Like the fire he weilds, he is strong-willed, destructive and a danger to friend, foe or neutral when his mind is set on a single goal.

Despite this, Pyre isn't a dark hearted person. He believes that everyone will be happier in a world freed from restriction of authority, and refuses to see any bad in the rebellion's intentions. Beneath the selfish desire to be a hero, he fights for what he feels is right. He idolises the rebel leader and fights using a similar, if somewhat less refined style. He tries to compensate for his lack of finesse with brute strength, something he has in spades. He isn't too good at solving problems and his morals are kind of flexible...but his heart's in the right place.

Pyre is a loud and obnoxious combatant who treats battle as though it were a game. As a typcal W-type he gets a rush from fighting and cares little for his own safety or that of those around him when he gets into the flow of things. He is a skilled fire twirler who weilds a double-ended flame stick like a spear. His stance makes it hard for him to attack quickly, but his wild swings pack a real punch. The real secret to his strength is the flammable oils he can spray from various weapon compartments built into his body. Once he covers the opponent with this, his firey strikes will cause violent combustion, allowing him to deal additional damage and lock the opponent into defense. This makes him a momentum based attacker who punishes the opponent hard for not avoiding his strikes. Even blocking can be a bad idea, as his flames allow him to trap guarding opponents in stun and deal a lot of guard bar damage with his crushing strings.

After his initial battle with Ginnigan, Pyre felt something strange when fighting him, a sensation that kept him coming back for more. Compared to many other combatants, Pyre feels alive when facing off against Ginnigan, and admits that he's the only N-type he's ever seen who is worthy of admiration (but is Ginnigan truly an N-type?)

Other rivals for Pyre include Yawn - who he frequently bullies - and anyone from the Holy Forces. He is one of the main characters in Exetype's storyline.

--notes--

When creating Pyre, I not only wanted a character who could play the opposite to Ginnigan, but also one who might represent the opposing argument in Exetype's represented theme. As an authoritarian myself, I notice a lot of argument between conservative people and those who prefer to live for the moment, and it's fascinating to try to view this argument from both sides. While Ginnigan is supposed to be a character who can stand in the middle and present and unbiassed view, Pyre is the more extreme end of the scale, towards the view of ultimate freedom as happiness. (And I'm sure you can all guess what Yawn is meant to represent then.) So technically he's not Ginnigan's opposite, he's Yawn's opposite. However, his method of thinking is more opposite to Ginnigan, while his values mirror those of Yawn. Even though I don't agree with people like Pyre personally, I want to try to represent a character like him. I'll try not to be biassed when it comes to the writing.

Pyre is a red panda, and his power source is heat/burning fuel. His legend counterpart is the Red Boy from Journey to the West.

edit: fixed some minor anatomy stuff. Made his arms a bit thicker and adjusted his knees.