Bloodred Jollin
Something in the cold air turns sweet pets into savage predators. Is no species safe? Even the petite bloodred jollin has succumbed to the craze!
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I just don't get people's deal on this, I continue to not. I agree with @Chou, have any of you even TRIED looking up pictures of jumping foxes as was mentioned? Ears up and forward just like that, and they LOOK like they're suspended in mid-air. That's the awesome thing about their hunting leap, they look so unthreatening, how they hang there. :/ Man. People.
I just don't get people's deal on this, I continue to not. I agree with @Chou, have any of you even TRIED looking up pictures of jumping foxes as was mentioned? Ears up and forward just like that, and they LOOK like they're suspended in mid-air. That's the awesome thing about their hunting leap, they look so unthreatening, how they hang there. :/ Man. People.
Seriously, has one of the complaining people even tried to google 'jumping fox' before posting here?
I did and every single picture I've found of jumping foxes was showing them with their ears UP!!!
I did and every single picture I've found of jumping foxes was showing them with their ears UP!!!
Not a fan of this one.
The past one's have been great.
But this one is "bleh".
I don't think the ears should be so... straight and stiff, shouldn't one be more vertical or something? And like someone says the pose is stiff and doesn't really look like it's jumping.
Not really a fan. :
The past one's have been great.
But this one is "bleh".
I don't think the ears should be so... straight and stiff, shouldn't one be more vertical or something? And like someone says the pose is stiff and doesn't really look like it's jumping.
Not really a fan. :
Is it just me, or does it look more bored than fierce? XD
Like, "Oh gosh, are people STILL asking for unreleased Montre colors?".
I love the jumping pose though.
Like, "Oh gosh, are people STILL asking for unreleased Montre colors?".
I love the jumping pose though.
oh yeah, as SOON as you release an angelic jollin, I'm going to make Kamren one. I can have patience! keep up the good work! :]
what are you guys talking about? I absolutely love the recent jollin colors! Bringing an underated, cute species into popularity ~! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
That Jollin is SO CUTE!!!!!!! :3 Well... Jollins were cute in the first place... But you know what I mean. It looks SO COOL, too. You guys just make the best pets!!!!!!
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I agree that the ears are a little off, and the pose looks slightly stiff, but I like it. ^^
I love jollins and the art is amazing! but just the pose is kind of awkward like vampire bunny shunning the light<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
I don't like his expression, doesn't really fit too well.
I also think the pose is off a bit, for some reason, when I look at this Jollin, I don't see an animal jumping or pouncing, just something in mid-air.
I also think the pose is off a bit, for some reason, when I look at this Jollin, I don't see an animal jumping or pouncing, just something in mid-air.
There's.. just something off about it.. it's either the ears, or the expression, or both. e_e
He looks to me like he's playing Dracula <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
ARARARA I VILL DRINK YORR BLUDD
I love it, I so want one.
ARARARA I VILL DRINK YORR BLUDD
I love it, I so want one.
The ears look kind of...awkward. They might look better if they were to the side or pulled back. But that is my only bit of critique for this.
Heehee this looks great! His pose doesn't seem to flow too well though, I think it's the ears that are messing it up. His ears should have been pulled back, animals do this to remain stealthy and streamline their bodies when jumping, those ears would create an awful lot of wind resistance.
Is someone else drawing the Jollin now? 'Cause the last three Jollin releases (BR, Nightmare, and DM) look different to me. And I do NOT like this new look... If it's not a new artist, then I just haven't liked these past 3 Jollins. :I
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LOVE Already made mine.
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"Seriously? The Jollin? :/ I wish you guys would get to older species first but aside from that..."
@NoirRaven - I don't have any older species to do. The jollin was the last pet I had to complete in bloodred, aside from a pet I have to revamp first (which won't happen until next year)
@NoirRaven - I don't have any older species to do. The jollin was the last pet I had to complete in bloodred, aside from a pet I have to revamp first (which won't happen until next year)
Other than, as others have said, the ear positioning making it look somewhat more bat-like, I rather like this more unusual position. Very nice job in general. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I really, really like this <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
The legs on it are perfectly fine people.Thats a actually a foxes hunting position .though I admit the ears are alittle odd <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
I like LOVE this though great job <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
I like LOVE this though great job <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
I think this looks great <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> I LIKE the ear positioning. It reminds me of some vampiric fox creature. xD I actually think it would detract a little, compositionally, to have the ears swiveled back. Bravo artist!!
Better than I could ever do, and I hugely appreciate the effort that the artists are putting in to fill in the species/color gaps and constantly update old art. ♥
However, something in the face is more bat than jollin and while I like the jumping/attacking <i>idea</i>, the tail and ear angles don't work for me.
However, something in the face is more bat than jollin and while I like the jumping/attacking <i>idea</i>, the tail and ear angles don't work for me.
Wow..Jollin looks Crazy and scary..I love it <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
I think the only problem I have is the ear positioning. It looks playful having it's ears fully forward like that. It would look more serious if the ears were out to the sides as it it were defensive looking
I'd like it more if the ears were kinda flopped down. More towards the kerubi's look only stiffer. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
Creepy one! hides
But the art itself is gorgeous...and OMG yes, Jollins have large ears! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
But the art itself is gorgeous...and OMG yes, Jollins have large ears! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
NoirRaven, never happy are you?
Anyways I love love love it. Now I need 3 more Jollins, so I can have the DM, NM and this guy. Jollins = my favorite.
Anyways I love love love it. Now I need 3 more Jollins, so I can have the DM, NM and this guy. Jollins = my favorite.
Agreeing with the people who have said that the ears / face make it look a wee bit too batlike.
I actually like the bloody rosettes. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> I could definitely do with more blood, but eh -- I'm something of a gore fanatic and everyone knows it.
I will, however, also agree with <a href="/users/Mongoose_Eidolon" rel="Mongoose_Eidolon"><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/gold.gif" border="0">Mongoose_Eidolon</a> in that the darkmatter jollin's pose would be AWESOME with the bloodred concept. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> I LOVE the DM jollin; mine is one of my favorites, although it's probably apparent from my pet collection -ahem- that I'm a huge fan of jollins in general.
Sadly, this one kind of disappointed me.
On the flipside, it's the first jollin that has. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I actually like the bloody rosettes. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> I could definitely do with more blood, but eh -- I'm something of a gore fanatic and everyone knows it.
I will, however, also agree with <a href="/users/Mongoose_Eidolon" rel="Mongoose_Eidolon"><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/gold.gif" border="0">Mongoose_Eidolon</a> in that the darkmatter jollin's pose would be AWESOME with the bloodred concept. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> I LOVE the DM jollin; mine is one of my favorites, although it's probably apparent from my pet collection -ahem- that I'm a huge fan of jollins in general.
Sadly, this one kind of disappointed me.
On the flipside, it's the first jollin that has. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I think if we took the nightmare jollin's pose, and made that into the blood red's, and vice versa, we could have perfection. But this guy, he looks like he hasn't had his coffee yet, and has had an unfortunate tussle with a certain jelly doughnut.
the ears...
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the pose is great, but the ears look weird.
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the pose is great, but the ears look weird.
lol @ all the baww
Love it! Good job. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Love it! Good job. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
For many of the reasons already mentioned about the face, the ears, and the odd sort of hanging pose, I'm not a fan of this one, even if it's how foxes are "supposed" to pounce. It's like catching someone mid-blink in a photo. Yes, it happens. Yes, it also looks really silly when paused like that.
Jollin = <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" /> grabby hands
Seriously? The Jollin? :/ I wish you guys would get to older species first but aside from that...
- The face is just...weird. It looks like his mother's calling mid-pounce and hey, if that was the look you were going for, GREAT, ya nailed it but it does look weird to those of us who don't get the joke.
- The blood splatter--Now, this has been bugging me for the past couple BR additions but they at least looked good--it just doesn't make sense and there's flowing problems. If the Jollin got blood on it's tail or was bleeding from it, it would be drenched with it. Not just three, pretty looking but practically random streaks/trails of it.
It's called BLOODRED people. I expect there to be lots of it.
And the spots of blood just makes me think of popped zits. -.-;
5/10
- The face is just...weird. It looks like his mother's calling mid-pounce and hey, if that was the look you were going for, GREAT, ya nailed it but it does look weird to those of us who don't get the joke.
- The blood splatter--Now, this has been bugging me for the past couple BR additions but they at least looked good--it just doesn't make sense and there's flowing problems. If the Jollin got blood on it's tail or was bleeding from it, it would be drenched with it. Not just three, pretty looking but practically random streaks/trails of it.
It's called BLOODRED people. I expect there to be lots of it.
And the spots of blood just makes me think of popped zits. -.-;
5/10
The face looks like " I don't care"and I totally agree with everything Lightbrite said BUT
that is the reason why I LOVE it. I hope it doesn't get changed, but I'm just going to save the pic just in case it does get changed.
that is the reason why I LOVE it. I hope it doesn't get changed, but I'm just going to save the pic just in case it does get changed.
So i took some time to think about this one, then came back to look at it again. The second time I saw it i almost lol'd. It's just too cute, or something, for me to take it seriously. It doesn't have a sinister glare or anything threatening. It looks like an irate cat being tossed from it's favorite sleeping place.
You know at first, I wasn't a huge fan of this - but now that I see the connection to the hunting of a fox, it has SO much more spirit. I rather picturing it caught bounding off something higher, down onto something below - maybe something big, even. l3 I think it's up to interpretation! Meanwhile, the art is gorgeous, love the spirit behind it. <3 Well done!
I like it it~ But the ears and the back legs. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
@Corgi True, it's an arctic species, but its <i>look</i> is very much fennec-based. The ears are, at least - and that was what I intended to point out, in response to your comment about the ears. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
@angelembryo Actually from what I've been told, they live in the arctic area, which wouldn't make much sense for a desert-dwelling fennec! I guess that's why they have so much fur in their ears.
I think it should be more like this.
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But that's just me.
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But that's just me.
@Corgi Actually, the pet is based on a fennec fox, which does have ears that long. (They wouldn't be held up poker-straight like that though, you're right - even at their highest set, they'd have space between them.)
As for the pose... so, this insane, vicious, bloodthirsty creature is ferociously attacking... a mouse cowering underground? Maybe the art captures the spirit of a hunting red fox (and it does), but what it's missing is the spirit of the bloodred color. It seems like a bloodred pet should be trying to tear MY throat out, not that of some little rodent. More extension in the legs and ears flattened back would convey that image better.
Not complaining, really; I totally understand and appreciate the realism in basing it on a pouncing fox pose. I just think that's probably why people are saying the pose looks awkward - it makes an odd combination with the bloodred color, which is normally far more vicious and insane than subtle and unthreatening.
As for the pose... so, this insane, vicious, bloodthirsty creature is ferociously attacking... a mouse cowering underground? Maybe the art captures the spirit of a hunting red fox (and it does), but what it's missing is the spirit of the bloodred color. It seems like a bloodred pet should be trying to tear MY throat out, not that of some little rodent. More extension in the legs and ears flattened back would convey that image better.
Not complaining, really; I totally understand and appreciate the realism in basing it on a pouncing fox pose. I just think that's probably why people are saying the pose looks awkward - it makes an odd combination with the bloodred color, which is normally far more vicious and insane than subtle and unthreatening.
Yay! Its nothing like what I imagined the bloodred jollin to look like but Its still awesome. Here comes another new look for Scarlette (How am I going to afford all these new overlays I'll need?) XD
Great job Rah x3
Great job Rah x3
Im sorry you couldnt go through with your first instinct, Rah. I think it would have been beautiful looking at its imaginary target. The look to the viewer completely disarms the fierceness of the pose, and makes the Jollin look sleepy and peeved more than fierce.
But the bloody spots are just too cute!
But the bloody spots are just too cute!
I have to agree with most of the sentiments that it just looks... strange. I understand that that's how real foxes pounce, but real foxes don't have foot-long ears (don't get me wrong, I love me some giant ears), and the ears are what bother me more than anything else about this pet. Unfortunately, the positioning of them here makes it look like a Conehead to me.
I guess I just feel some concessions should have been made to allow for the jollin's unique anatomy. They still could have been mostly upright without forcing the "cone" look. I also have to echo that its eyes seem more "sleepy" than anything.
I'm in love with the fur, to end on a positive note <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> It looks absolutely gorgeous and plush and touchable, even if this jollin would try to eat me.
I guess I just feel some concessions should have been made to allow for the jollin's unique anatomy. They still could have been mostly upright without forcing the "cone" look. I also have to echo that its eyes seem more "sleepy" than anything.
I'm in love with the fur, to end on a positive note <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> It looks absolutely gorgeous and plush and touchable, even if this jollin would try to eat me.
I've seen that exact face on a red fox that was none-too-happy with me stumbling across her and what was left of her rabbit dinner. I absolutely love how well you captured it...although it's still so creepy to see it again XD
I also agree with Hylas - the eyes and pose don't match each other. If it were looking at us, but in a different pose, it'd be fine; if it were looking at whatever it was pouncing on, the pose wouldn't look so strange. it's the combination of the two that makes it look off to me. XD
Also, it took me a second glance to notice, but the reddish-gray shading on the lighter parts of the body is really gorgeous.
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@Secret - no that's totally fine and doesn't offend me <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> I could completely see why a lot of people would be turned off by this pose, but it's something I just love watching foxes do, and the freeze-frame aspect of it just really intrigued me. That an animal, in the point before it kills another animal, could look so subtle, or so non-threatening, like it's so natural it doesn't have to contort it's body into any sort of extreme aggressive pose...well, that's kind of fascinated me. I've planned to do this for this jollin ever since the start!
I would have liked to make him look at the ground/what he was pouncing on but BR pets are supposed to be looking at the viewer, so I figured he would have an angry look on his face from being disturbed at the very last second!
I would have liked to make him look at the ground/what he was pouncing on but BR pets are supposed to be looking at the viewer, so I figured he would have an angry look on his face from being disturbed at the very last second!
I actually REALLY like the expression that this Jollin has! He looks like he's all 'yep finished killing someone, going out for tea now' and it just makes me giggle. I think the pose is done well and I love seeing the Jollin's ears positioned in a new way?
LOVELY PET OVERALL RAH!
LOVELY PET OVERALL RAH!
the ears are what got me as well.
but you know the more I look at them the more I like them? it gives them a kindof funny air, kinda like a jack o lantern, all spindly and mess. P:
though I'm not sure that made since to anyone else XD; anyway I think it gives it that tiny creepy feeling, perfect for Halloween ♥
but you know the more I look at them the more I like them? it gives them a kindof funny air, kinda like a jack o lantern, all spindly and mess. P:
though I'm not sure that made since to anyone else XD; anyway I think it gives it that tiny creepy feeling, perfect for Halloween ♥
Maybe, but my opinion is that they just seem a little weird (take no offense to that, please.. I say "weird" for lack of a better word). It's kind of like when you pause a movie and catch an actor in a funky pose. Normally they wouldn't look weird doing whatever they are doing, but when it's paused those normal things just look funny. Like I said, I still like the pet(probably one of my favorite BR actually), I just think the ears in particular are odd because of the "freeze frame" aspect.
I have loved every Jollin colour so far but I have to admit I'm just not feeling this one. It is an amazing pose but I agree with <a href="/users/Hylas" rel="Hylas"><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/gold.gif" border="0">Hylas</a>, it's the eyes that make it look odd.
Noooot really my thing, but it's cool that my favorite species is getting so many new colors lately.
I don't think it looks bored o_O I think his face is all like T_T YOU WANNA MESS WITH THIS? RLY? K.
Gorgeous nonetheless.
Oh Jollins, why you so luvverly.
Gorgeous nonetheless.
Oh Jollins, why you so luvverly.
Art is gorgeous, but I think the only problem for me at least is the eyes. It is looking away from whatever it is pouncing at, and for me I think that is what makes the pose seem a little 'off'.
Rah
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Ok, I can only direct you guys to this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP15zlyra3c
Foxes, when jumping on underground prey, have their ears up/forward and their bodies hang almost limply in the air if you take a snapshot. I'll accept that you may not think it looks right because real life poses don't always translate well into cartoon images for some people; but not that the pose is outright wrong! Also, the video is really neat so you should all watch it anyway <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP15zlyra3c
Foxes, when jumping on underground prey, have their ears up/forward and their bodies hang almost limply in the air if you take a snapshot. I'll accept that you may not think it looks right because real life poses don't always translate well into cartoon images for some people; but not that the pose is outright wrong! Also, the video is really neat so you should all watch it anyway <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
At first, I thought it looked wicked and immediately of using one of my pet slots for it but once I saw it, it was a total let down for me. Doesn't look terrifying at all, as others have stated, it has an appearance of annoyed and bored.
jfdska awww, it looks like a baattt ;o; ♥ Ohman...resisting the urge to do the Dracula voice. And failing. XD<br />The red spots look so great on this. I cannot see the pose without thinking vampire, though, omg. It's fantastic. XDD
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Foxes -do- pounce with their ears like that, and they pounce basically straight up and then back down again. Look it up <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Also, I thought Jollins had ears that were placed well onto the sides of their heads and this guy just looks like there is no space in between his ears at all.
But again, love the coloring and pretty much everything else about it.. just that one thing seems off for me.
But again, love the coloring and pretty much everything else about it.. just that one thing seems off for me.
Maaaaaaaaan Rah, you've been busy. Three brand new jollin colours, released really close together, and all gorgeous? Wow! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
It looks like it's bouncing on its tail, which reminds me of Sentret, which equates to awesome.
Love the ears.
Love the ears.
I always love the jollins. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
The ears/legs seem a little odd to me though.
Would be much better if the ears were back and legs were back a little farther.
The jollin looks more annoyed, not too terrifying.
I love the blood spots though.
The ears/legs seem a little odd to me though.
Would be much better if the ears were back and legs were back a little farther.
The jollin looks more annoyed, not too terrifying.
I love the blood spots though.
OMG. I love the ears! x) <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
It's looks so bored. But maybe that's just me. Nice work, either way. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
The ears seem a little off to me. o.o They're way too straight.
Butr otherwise - great job. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Butr otherwise - great job. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
haha it looks very cute <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
It looks like its creepin' on someone
It looks like its creepin' on someone
I like everything about it except for the ears. Most things that are attacking put their ears backwards.. not straight up. It makes it kind of look like someone is holding it by the ears and kicking it in the gut, imo. I love the coloring on it though and even like the bloody parts that I'm usually not very fond of. Definitely torn over how I feel on this one.
I think the main problem I have with it is it's clearly supposed to be pouncing, but nothing-- aside from the drips of blood -- really suggests motion. It's almost like it's just hanging there in midair. o.o
Great work but... his ears are bothering me. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
I've been waiting for this ever since Jollins came out. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" /> So worth the wait.
Now I need to choose between this and the Nightmare <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
Its hind legs should be trailing further behind it and the ears should be back. That's how a real fox would pounce.
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"HI I'M A BUNNEH rips your arm off"
XDD Amazing.
XDD Amazing.
Oooooooooooohhhh <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
An angry pouncing fox. Very nice. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
At first glance he looks terrifying, but looking at his face it doesn't seem like his heart is really in it. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
oooh that looks neat<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_shocked.gif" border="0" />
YAAAAY! I was waiting for this one! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />