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Posted by Keith

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well, i love the old Demi style... <br />
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i don't like the new Demi tail xD
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I prefer the old demi because the face is much cuter than the new one. The body is nice in the new version but the older version's face is just better in my opinion. If you kept the old face, but the new body, then maybe it would work.
The new one is better drawn. But the old one is cuter. shrugs
once i saw mysticcookie's redraw. i would vote for that too. but seeing the poll results right now, i can see that the new demi is going to be chosen. and that's why i zapped my demi. however, if the redraw gets a redraw, i probably will get a demi again.
This may have been said,considering I haven't readed the other comments yet. But even though the new was is cute,with more realistic shading and all,the other one is just so... <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_confused.gif border=0> I think it's in the face. It has that face you'd see on a lost puppy that is trying to charm you into taking it home.
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Mhn.... I have to agree with what some people are saying, though; if this revamp goes through, Morella shall have to be something else. I'm sorry, I know there was a lot of work put into this, but it's just too flawed as everyone is saying... if anything, I do agree with them and say that MC's demi idea would be a damned good idea. I'd get a plain colour Demi once I get enough pet slots should hers go through.
Is it just me, but it doesn't matter how good a picture is redrawn, if it doesn't have the charater in its face, its just not the same pet...<br />
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Why does it matter if someone is a staff artist? I know the staff ones do alot of work (as shown by my plushie collection), but if someone has drawn something in the way alot more people prefer...
I love MysticCookie's version. While this new version has crisp lines, it lacks the soul I fell in love with. I just hope that if the new one is chosen that my Hikku will not be redone. I would hate to change him again. He would no longer be the demi I fell in love with and worked so hard to morph and potion should they redraw him. I mean no disrespect to the artist who did the redraw. But as of right now since I can not vote for MysticCookie's version, I vote old.
Hm. It is a VERY nice version, but I also had to vote for the old demi, as it is one of my favourite pets here and I would be sad to see it revamped. Yes, it is a little 2D, but I agree that perhaps a lineart change would improve that.<br />
Also, there are other pets I think that could use a touchup more than the Demi. But this has already been said, I think. ^^;<br />
However, I do wish we could see more than just a basic color on revamp polls...I know it would be more work for the artist, but it doesn't have to be all the colors, just maybe one other to help contrast the common...it might help folks to decide easier between old and new. Just a thought. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0>
MysticCookie's sketch is EXACTLY what I was talking about, especially in the face and mane. .-. Gah.
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The new Demi's hair and it's tail looks so much better than the older one, so I voted for it.<br />
Even it's face looks better and nicer,etc.<br />
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And more realistic and "fluffy" too!<br />
Congratulations for the artist who re-draw it !! =3
I voted for the new Demi because I think it's better drawn. The artwork on the site reflects also it's quality. When I saw the Subeta site for the first time it was the artwork that caught my eye first.<br />
Sadly since MysticCookie isn't a staff artist, they won't use her work. :/
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I only hope that the Reborn and Darkmatter Demi's will not be redrawn. For those are some of the most gorgeous pets on Subeta. (at least in my opinion x3)<br />
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And I just can't put my finger on exactly is displeasing about the revamp, but what other people have said pretty closely sums it up.
Oh yea, and a simple shadow behind the horn should fix the 2D problem. -.~<br />
... Hey, who'd like to see the Demi with a long and lightly curved horn? o.o!
It's a lot better than the old one, but there's something about the legs ((especially the hind legs))... It looks like Gumby's little horse friend. o-o;<br />
And yea, it does look pretty blank in personality. ^^;<br />
The head and hair is perfect ((aside from the horn that looks really 2D)).. But if you made its back end a -little- more raised and maybe make the eyes look directly at us, it'd help the whole lifelessness issue.<br />
Remember, thin lines and details are your friends. Thick lines and .gif colors are for little children who can't color right.
I'm with Malabui - though everyone probably knew that <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif border=0> Again, no offense to Tsume - she does beautiful work and is a great sport about taking user opinions into account. But sometimes it's more about the character of a pet, and even that barely started sketch posted by MC in the forum has ten times the personality and Demi-ness of the one in the poll.
Is there any chance of putting Mysticcookie's sketch in the poll? I like it and it does seem to be a big favorite of the Demis poses so far...
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I voted for the old demi. The new one is drawn better (shading, lineart etc.) but it lacks the character of the old one.
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I like the old demi better. It is cuter and has better eyes. The furr on the redraws back looks weird and the head is to small. Demis are my fave species and I don't think I would like them nearly as much if they changed.
I like the better limb shape and tail on the revamps, but nothing else. It gets rid of the personallity and the head and back fur is just now odd...
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You can't just let only the people who own a demi vote. Future owners and the likes of others should have a vote also on a redraw.<br />
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I like the redraw except for the tail. The beginning part seems rather flat, but other than that its all good.
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I enjoy the way that the Demi was colored in the new version. The colors are more realistic, however, the Demi itself look overdone. Honestly the only way I can describe the hair is a mullet. The anatomy of it needs to be improved a bit, such as the tail, and the legs. <br />
What really gets me though is how fluffy it is, the cheeks are the first thing I see in the picture, and the hair looks like it swallows it up. it makes the face look a bit crowded in a way.
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I voted for the new one, and I'm one of the few who actually owns a demi.:3<br />
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I love the new look, it has much more of a flowing relaxed look to it. Although I am not too fond of the position of the horn and the quills being less messy than they used to be, I really would like this revamp to go through, if you tweaked it a little to be a little similar to both Mystic's and Tsume's designs. Although it would make more sense to have the original artist redraw it. Either way is fine with me however.<img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0>
Me and my mom were talking and decided, a good idea might be to only let people that own the pet vote in a poll to change it. <br />
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I would deffinately have to say that the new idea is way too plain....<br />
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Eyeofthe leopard - That seems kind of hypocritcal of you to say "as long as MY demis aren't changed..." I don't think that's very nice. I'm pretty sure my Demi (DM) won't look the same as the regular colors...but still I just don't think the new demi is as unique...it's TOO serious. I don't think many people are here to be "serious". We're here to have fun.
Me and my mom were talking and decided, a good idea might be to only let people that own the pet vote in a poll to change it. <br />
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Eyeofthe leopard - That seems kind of hypocritcal of you to say "as long as MY demis aren't changed..." I don't think that's very nice. I'm pretty sure my Demi (DM) won't look the same as the regular colors...but still I just don't think the new demi is as unique...it's TOO serious. I don't think many people are here to be "serious". We're here to have fun.
I'd have to say that my main concern is its back legs, the belly doesn't flow into the chest so it gives it a sucked in stomach look. I do love the barbs along the back, thou along with a few others, the tail has far too much of a straight line to it instead of a tail's curve.
I really appreciate this newest version, and voted for it as well. However, I feel the tail has a very unnatural curl to it. It's a very beautiful.
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I voted for the old version.<br />
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The new version looks more realistic and strong. While the older version had that child-like innocence to it.
After comparing this redraw to the original Demi, I voted for the old version. I preferred its more angular and slender design, pointed snout, and thick, seperated quills. <br />
However, I do like the realistic fur colour and placement of markings on this design. The sketch of MysticCookie's design in the forums seems to be a nice update...would a collaboration be possible/a good idea? A mix of those two designs, in my imagination, takes the best points of each design, but it is only my opinion.
I felt like I had to vote for the older one, it just seemed a bit more fun.<br />
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The first thing I really noticed about this picture is how open it felt, with the angle the front is at I just think it makes the demi's design look a little too plain, which I have never thought before. This image just has a bit too much of the golden base color and doesn't leave a lot of room for the richer markings. Maybe if the pose were altered a bit I'd like it better.<br />
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The second thing I noticed were the eyes on this one. They just don't seem to have as much character, like the expression doesn't feel right. In the old design they looked right at you, and it this one they're aimed a bit higher. I think by losing those big bright eyes that are smiling <i>at</i> you it takes away from what makes demi's so special.<br />
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OF COURSE- I may be a bit biased, as demi's are hands down my very favorite pets here, but I really don't feel like the revamp as it stands now is right for the demi.
I like mystic's idea... I think the quills on the one here in the news post are two close together... you can't tell they're quills. However, the thinner line art is nicer than the old one. It gives the fur a more furry look. The new one has the horn too straight up... you can't really see it very well. If it were tilted forward a bit more so it stood out from the quills, it would look a bit better.
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Now that, I love. It's a win-win for those that like both the old and new versions.
No matter what happens, I seriously hope they use the exact shades/tings on the old demi. The old dawn demi's colors inspired me to no end. Aren't I lame? XD
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Thank you for mentioning mystic's sketch. After taking a look at it, I must agree that - while I voted "new" for the sheer beauty of it's body structure - I would definitely give the vote to mystics sketch, if it were inculded. I love the new demi, but the sketch in forums retains all of the charm of the original, while updating the lineart and general flow of the demi. I'd recommend that people check it out, if they haven't already. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0>
I love it overall, but as many have said, the horn just doesn't look right. It looked rather.. pasted on. Maybe make it pointing out just a little bit?
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http://www.subeta.org/forums.php?act=read&topic=62497<br />
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Mystic's redraw is in that thread. <br />
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And I must say, it is GORGEOUS :O I crave Demis after seeing it. Please, give that one a chance?
It took me a little while of browsing through comments and considering both pictures of the demi to make my mind up here. But in the end I chose the old.<br />
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The new demi is a beautiful drawing and the shading is wonderful. However, that said there is just too much about it that isn't demi-like. <br />
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The colours are just not striking enough - something that can easily be changed. Also, the mane is a little too thick and its body and face a little too... chubby. A demi should be more delicate than this. <br />
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A fantastic effort, but I do think it needs tweaking a little before it can go through as the revamp. That said - I wouldn't totally write this version off. The artist has done a nice job.
I saw Mystic's redraw sketch in the main forum as well, angelembryo.. I have to agree with you. I quite like Mystic's redraw sketch, and think that it should be given a chance in the polls, too. It kept all the old characteristics of the Demi, and merely updated the art, rather than changing a bit.
The Demi has always been something distinctly Subeta to me. Changing the look changes the character of the species a lot. It's wild mane looks like quils at rest on the new version which is much of the main feel of the updated pet. I do like the body. It's a vast improvement. The tail is a little long, however the old version has it at an odd angle, making it seems like it protrudes to high on it's bottom. And also, what I like about the present version is that the horn does not go striaght up, but points forward, like a lance. As far as the face goes, the muzzle still looks to stubby. I'm sure That those who like the indistinct look of neither cannine or feline on the Demi,but it needs some flesh about the snout.<br />
The new Demi echos the reborn version a lot. And that pretty much sums up everthing I like about it as pet.
While this new Demi is nice and refreshing, the overall bulky-ness of it does not scream Demi. The muzzle is horrably thick. I belive the origanal demi was designed as a rather lanky and sharp haired creature. Not a muscular matted down hair creature. This new Demi is even offensive and hard on the eyes on some levels. A good example the eyes. No longer due they display an inteligent and animal like feature; they are cartoony and bland. Leaves nothing to the imagination. Is some areas like the back hair too much detial is added in the new one. The angle of the horn on the new one is very er...wrong? it looks like its just sproited it!<br />
In my opinion, i do not belive the revamp offered here is any good. BUT a revamp would be nice. JUST NOT THIS ONE. I also have a problem with the way the revamp polls are going. Just about every time the revamp is for; why? BECUASE THE REVAMP HAS MORE DETAIL. It's simply not fair. Just becuase the revamp has more detial doesnt mean it's fit!
Is it me, or does the new image look darker than it did earlier today? Hmm... sorry, I still can't bring myself to like it...<br />
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I've decided that my vote now goes to mysticcookie's sketch posted in the forums. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif border=0> I was right - only thing that can beat a MC original is a MC redesign. Everyone should go seeeeee. ahemhintnudgecough
The new one is cute, but I had to vote for old. Something about this demi looks a little odd...kind of like the kora revamp poll. The neck and face look slightly too small-maybe if they were lower just a tad? The horn looks oddly flat and the tail is kinda out there, but the body looks great. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0> <br />
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All in all, I think maybe just a touch up of the old Demi would be better.
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I voted for the new look of the Demi.<br />
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Simply because it is drawn more into detail and it looks more "lively".<br />
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The tail though doesn't really fit into the whole picture - it is too long and huge.
I voted for old.<br />
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The new one is very nice and realistic, and stays along the current Demi design, but as said before, the mane looks too fluffy/matted for the new Demi's slender look, as well as the horn being too... unicorn-y. x3;<br />
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Also, the tail bothers me to no end. I don't like the idea of it being, "-flatflatCURL-"<br />
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Older Demi tail=much better.
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I like the new Demi, it looks more realistic but only the mane behind the Horn it´s so bushy or fluffy.<br />
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I love the depth of the hair and its paws. I think its a great re-draw, and I voted for it.
I saw someone ask if the Demi should just get a slight lineart and shading tweak instead of a total rehaul, and I have to say I feel a <i>little</i> more comfortable with that idea. Especially if mysticcookie gets to do it. XD; Sorry... what can I say, I'm a diehard Demi fan and still convinced that nothing can really match up to MC's original except an MC redesign. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0> I'd still be perfectly happy to see the Demi stay exactly as it is, though. There are other pets here that are in much greater need of revamps, and as someone said, the Demi is already a very popular pet despite its supposed outdatedness. It seems sort of pointless and inefficient to overhaul something that's already so popular. ^^;
I also voted for the old version. I like the old version since it had this plain-childish look to it. I dont know how to describe it well enough. xD;<br />
As everyone already mentioned, some of the parts in the image are off, but can be fixed. <br />
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What really bothers me is the mane. :'D Its seems to have a think hair look. It just needs a trim. To the barber shop! =D♥! As already said, the head is a bit small which makes me dislike the face. :B The tail seems to be flat and bigger, unlike the old one being this small curly tail♥. The horn also bothers me because of the angle. Oh and I like the demi because in the older version, the demi seems to be this small animal. But in the newer one, the demi grew bigger and longer. :'o<br />
A lot of this was mentioned by others. Sorry about that. Probably boring to read the same thing over again. <img src=/images/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif border=0> [gives candies] Man I stink. Lawl. <br />
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Overall a neat revamp, but I prefer to stick with the old look. I did create the demi because of the personality it gave off with its small cute look.[lovecling]<br />
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Yay for me being lame! :'DD
I'm with thechasedlife.<br />
I prefer the old one, mainly because I really do like the cartoon-y feel.<br />
And, maybe it's just me, but on this one, the anatomy looks incorrect, like its bones are too... curvy?
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I really like the new Demi. It looks much more realistic.
This demi looks much more realistic to me! It's lacking something, but I can't quite put my finger on it...<img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif border=0> Overall, it's a great revamp.
I like the cleaness and updated looking art of the new one, But I liked the more quill looking mane and the horn angle of the old one. Also, where are the spots that are suppost to be on the hip on the new one?
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The new one looks great for the art itself.<br />
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What -realy- buggs me since the first sight of it is the funny angle of the horn..<br />
(and the tail seems a little too... long at the base? dunno whats wrong with it excatly... and the old one looks like it has a crest of hair, this one more like it has a bulk of hair... like a hedgehog, dislike that a little)<br />
Yes, i realise that was stated hundred(?) of times already. X3<br />
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But as long as the colours of the old Sun Demi will stay the same, i fear it has to be fine to me. X3<br />
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The old one. This new one just doesn't have the right stripe from the eye down the rest of the body, somehow, and its mane/hair thing is too fluffy and not as natural-looking. It IS well-drawn, to be sure, but it just isn't a Demi.
I voted for the old, I do like the fact that they didn't completely change the look cough chibi malticorn cough but there is just something about it that doesn't appeal to me anymore like the old demi. The tail for one just lays there on the ground, and the horn and some other things that were previously mentioned are off. It looks a bit lifeless to me.
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Im not too sure about the new demi... It's horn looks a little off and its eyes don't look as sweet and innocent looking as the old one. I voted for the old. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0>
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I prefer the old demi. The color of the redraw seems a bit paler. And the horn sticks up at an odd angle. The tail seems out of place in the redraw. I really like the old demi. But as long as the Dark Matter Demi doesn't change, I'm fine with it.
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While I adore the old one, and feel that this redraw has been unneeded, I know that the new one will go through, they always do. Which is sad. I love my Baso the way he is. <br />
But to give more constructve critisim, the old one is a little cartoony but it has an edge to it that I love. This new one is very flat seeming, not friendly. And as others have pointed out the tail and horn aren't in the right spots. The tail alone looks like its at a completely different focal point then the rest of the body. And the head is too round, and id ont know but pudgy? And I love the mohawk/dreds on the old one - this one is more like - "i'm gonna try to have dreds And an afro at the same time" it just doesnt work. <br />
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I hope this one doesnt go through, the old one just looked right. It fit the personality that I gave Abasole. If this goes through he'll look like some Victorian elitest. and that's not really what i was going for.
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While I adore the old one, and feel that this redraw has been unneeded, I know that the new one will go through, they always do. Which is sad. I love my Baso the way he is. <br />
But to give more constructve critisim, the old one is a little cartoony but it has an edge to it that I love. This new one is very flat seeming, not friendly. And as others have pointed out the tail and horn aren't in the right spots. The tail alone looks like its at a completely different focal point then the rest of the body. And the head is too round, and id ont know but pudgy? And I love the mohawk/dreds on the old one - this one is more like - "i'm gonna try to have dreds And an afro at the same time" it just doesnt work. <br />
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I hope this one doesnt go through, the old one just looked right. It fit the personality that I gave Abasole. If this goes through he'll look like some Victorian elitest. and that's not really what i was going for.
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The revamp version is pretty okay but I believe it's a little too fluffy. It's drawn very well and it looks good but I personally think it's too fluffy and innocent when I think that a Demi should be playful and silly.
I dislike th revamped version. The face is all wrong on this one. <br />
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I realize that the staff is trying to make all the species pretty much expressionless so users can make up personalities for all their pets and not be locked into the 'draw' personality. But many of us picked these pets FOR the faces and expressions. :/<br />
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Demis ahve been my favorite species since I joined. I hope this revamp doesn't go thru, it will be yet another pet of mine I will end up potioning. :/<br />
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The more I look at it, the more I like the new version <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0> I really love the finer lines, and the elegance of this new version. It's the siamese of the demi world! The new eyes, I personally think look spot-on. I always found the old demi more innocent and possibly zoned-out than mischievous, and am very enamoured with this redraw. The fur looks much softer and less spine-like, which personally I prefer - But that's just my view. The only critisims I would have are that the tail looks rather flat, especially around the base, and the horn doesn't stand out very much. Although it does seem well placed. The paws are also rather large, which is appealing, but more slender paws would possibly fit the new elegant look better. Great job! <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0> Just please never change the reborn demi. clings to Passion1888 and burns himself
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I really like the Old one for the richness of the colors and the youthful expression. The new one is just dull!<br />
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The leanness of the New version ages it too much for me. Also the horn and hairline just seem off. It's missing the spots on it's thigh and the tail should be perkier.
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Ehh... Personally, I didn't feel like this even needed a revamp.<br />
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The coloring is not as rich, and I borderline saying it goes as far as being bland next to the old Demi, and the paws are too plushie like... the horn is off, the tail and mane don't seem right... The proportions don't seem to carry that same adolesence that I liked about the Demi. His proportions gave him a certain character that really drew me to him.<br />
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I dislike this revamp, and honestly, the only thing I see good about it are the lines, much smoother. <br />
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Sorry to the Artist, if it was just judging the piece I would like it, but comparing it from old to new, I have to prefer old.
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As everyone else said, the horn seems off. I also think the mane (are those really quills?) looks a bit too fluffy. Yes, it dosn't have 'OMGKAWAII" look of the last one, but if you ask me, it's much better looking this time around. Thing is, both of my beloved Demis are colored (reborn and darkmatter) and so I don't know if my opinion counts as much as someone with a simpler color (Marsh, Lilac, Sun, ect), but as long as the complex colors (graveyard, reborn, darkmatter) arn't changed, I say go for this new one. It just looks so much better, aside from the extra-poofy mane and the horn. <br />
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This is gonna be a tough race, regardless, as lots of people seem to prefer the 'Extra-Bolded-Chibi-Looking-Kiddie-Demi' over the newer 'More-Correctly-Proportioned-Serious-Petsite-Demi'. No insult to those who favor the first, but really, look at the other pets, we're moving away from simplistically drawn 'kawaii' to equally attractive but more seriously drawn pets.
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I like the redraw, yet I voted for the old demi. Mainly because of the two things that have been mentioned - the horn and the tail.<br />
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I took the picture into photoshop and did a little editing - I quite liked it after I moved the tail closer to the body. The horn should be pointed out more, as right now it looks like it's pretending to be part of Mr/Ms. Demi's Mohawk.<br />
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Also the body looks a little plain. Perhaps adding a few more spots here and there would make it look a little cuter. ♥<br />
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Overall- well drawn. Just some things that are slightly off that prevent the demi from maintaining it's cute little feel.<br />
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As my reborn demi won't be affected, I guess Maggie doesn't really count as a demi. But I quite like the species.
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I voted for the new one, for various reasons... mostly because I like the look of the cleaner lines, and the fresher colors.<br />
I am a bit concerned/curious about what some of the color revamps would be, because I love how they are as is... but we'll see.
I'm sorry, I hope I don't hurt the artist's feelings but I feel I must be honest. I was considering getting a Demi at some point, they were one of my favourite pets, but if this revamp goes through I don't think I will. I feel like the artist missed all of the pet's good qualities; the paws, the body, the legs and arms, the tail. They completely changed the Demi's proportions and yes, these may be more anatomically acurate, but it was the pet's proportions that made it cute. This new version has lost all the character that the old one had. The lines on the old one were very defined and sharp, and in comparison the lines on this one are filmsy and weak. The face looks rounded, while it wasn't on the old demi, and the tail, while much more anatomically acurate, has lost all of it's defining shape and character.<br />
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I guess it comes down to whether you want to own a cute, cartoony pet or one that's more anatomically acurate. Let's get real here folks, it's a pet game. If I wanted something that was realistic, I'd get a REAL life. I just hate the idea of sacrificing all this pet's charm for realistic proportions or whatever. It's just not cute anymore.
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oh yeah,this is much better.*looks* are some of the back hairs uncolored,or is that just shine?<br />
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also,the horn is a little..straight.maybe move it down the forehead a little to make it jut forward more?
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I voted for the new one, though I have a couple suggestions: The horn could be adjusted to point more forward and the quills stick out a bit more. Both of those suggestions are intended to keep it in line with the old version. The line work and colouring are simply beautiful.
The new one is just darling. But the horn is a little.... odd.
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I voted for new <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0> what little changes there are from the old are easily fixed in a custom design, you who are complaining about the hair looking more natural and the spots.<br />
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The horn I do agree with a little, but it's not something that breaks the pet and is easily fixable. Overall the new demi is far superior, both in quality and anatomy. Bravo!
I think the old version is better, the new one doesn't look that much as a demi, although it matches the original concept quite nicely.<br />
The main things that need some work are anatomy, mane, horn and tail, as was already said. I'm not going to repeat that. Apart from that, it's the color that bothers me. It's dull in comparison with the old version and along with the thin lineart it just adds up to the a bit too delicate image of the new demi.<br />
If the redraw gets it's flaws fixed nicely, then everything's all right but right now I really prefer the old version.
I think the new Demi is beautiful. Well done Vampire! =) I love the generally softer colours, and the thinner line art. However, I do agree with some that the 'mane' should flow a bit more - but to be honest it didn't on the old one either. But it'd be nice if it did, it wouldn't seem so..static? XD
I agree with Zach on all of those points. xx;<br />
But finally a revamp that actually affects me. xD
I voted for the old one. The new ones horn just doesn't seem to fit. It just doesn't seem like it's the the right horn. It's mane seems stiff and it's face just seems to small.
Oh whoa, this Demi looks wonderful o: I love the sleek look, and the shading/highlights overall seem better ^.^ A few little things to stand out to me though. I think that the tail is a little large, though this may be due to the fluff of it xD<br />
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As others have said, the head looks a bit small, though I do love how the cheek-fluff is done x3 The hair looks a bit clumped and unatural, like it's a bit greasy? I'm not sure if that's part of the demi's design though. The paws are cute though they're bent at an odd angle.<br />
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This is really amazing, right here.<br />
All I have to say for crits, though..Is the horn seems too straight at the angle..like it's been broken off.<br />
And the hair is too...poofy, if you know what I mean.. Too thick, for me.<br />
But in all good news, the love the anatomy. It's awesome. The tail is perfect. It actually looks like it is sitting on something, and the tail lays against the floor or whatever and then curls. I love the lines. Not too thin at all. <br />
From what I see, everything is in check, except for the horn and hair.<br />
The old one needs a revamp and I'm tired of looking at it, really. <br />
But in all reality, yes, you did an excellent job on this here.<br />
I voted for the new one. =)
Vampire/Tsume drew the new version, not PiranhaPettingZoo/Zae, who drew the Kumos. C:<br />
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I love the new demi. Totally. ;D Anyway, I know that Tsume is such a dear and she listens to the crits she gets. I totally trust her on this one.<br />
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I also love the lighter colour. The old colour kinda makes me think of fake tan. XD I like how the new colour contrasts more with the markings. :3
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THis is really nice. Although, what I have to say has been said by other people. Short list-dreads (or..matted hair? O.o ), the tail (should curve more IMO),and the unnaturally straight horn.<br />
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I really love the eyes and paws and markings. Definitely gives the owner enough freedom to give the demi it's own personality.<br />
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SOmehow though, I feel the demi has been stretched out vertically. I think it might be the chest hairs. It just seems a bit too thin somehow.<br />
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I prefer the old one. The new has a better quality of art but there are a few things that look off:<br />
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* The horn points straight upwards at an unnatural angle.<br />
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* The head seems too small and swamped by the body<br />
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* The hair looks too shaggy and too flat...like the demi hasn't washed it's mane for a long while XD<br />
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* The tail, where it lays flat on the ground, just looks odd and more like it's a mistake in the art or something<br />
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* The left front paw bends at an odd angle at the ankle<br />
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Is this drawn by the artist who did the Kumos?
I'm totally with Roshu and Mintbean. The horn is somewhat vexing, but overall the new Demi is just so much better than the old one. P: I also agree with MC on the dreds issue, but again, it's problem that could easily be fixed. I don't see the markings being gone, they just kind of 'shrunk,' which probably is to leave a lot up to the imagination when designing one's own Demi. If it's the hip marking that people are missing, you can see it sneaking a peak out from behind the back leg.<br />
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But if there's one thing I love about this Demi, it's the paws. Undefined/blobby toesies make me squeal in delight.
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I really like the redaw of the demi. The artist did a wonderful job of staying very close to the original. <br />
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One thing that was mentioned a few times is the lack of markings. I see where they were just moves a littlefurthar up the hip and are jutpeeking out behind the leg, however, I loved them being more visible. <br />
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I adore the more slender paws over the chunky style seen in the previous version. The slenderness of the entire pet seems more balanced then before.<br />
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As mentioned in a previous post by another user, the horn does look slightly off. The angle makes it seem like it is leaning slightly to the right. Otherwise it seems very good and well done.<br />
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All in all, I voted for the new version. Its a great update of art on a pet that does not stray far from the original. <br />
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Kudos to the artist.
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I voted new. but id like to see that hind foot tucked in, the ears enlarged, the tail shorter and more curved, daker shading, and the eye made more distinctive. I do prefer the horns new position andf while the lines might be a little thin I prefer them to the massively chunky lines on the old one.
I'm actually fond of the redraw. The horn looks rather odd, but that's a minor detail. Altering the angle could easily fix it. And the head could be longer/larger. Other than that, I don't see any of the other 'issues' people have. XD I love how it looks a lot furrier and pump; the current demi is kinda skinny to me.
Hmmm, some of the marking seem to have disappeared on the new one--I'd like to see those back. I don't like the tail, not sure--maybe too narrow and spread out? I also like the horn lower like on the old version.<br />
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and Happy Birthday Vampire!!
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<b>Quote By combuskensflame:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">i see a lot of people would rather cute or adorable pictures of the pets instead of well drawn pictures with proper anatomy.</blockquote><br />
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I like the previous Demi better, because this one seems a bit off-balance somehow. The lineart of the old one as bolder, and in contrast the lineart of the new one makes it look a bit plain. And I see the markings have been reduced; this also adds to the "plain" look.<br />
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Old one FTW.
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Actually I don't find this redraw that bad. It is kinda still the Demi just updated and not completely changed around, which I am grateful for!<br />
I've been trying to redraw the Demi for ages so I know how hard it is to get it looking right (I'm the original artist btw...eh the Demi was drawn about 3 years ago now...so yeah ^^&quot<img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif border=0><br />
I guess everything thats a bit off has been meantioned, but I'm not going to read through every post so I'll just quickly say what irks me.<br />
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I think it's mostely the really rounded muzzle that seems odd to me...I think the chin part could be a bit larger..more defined somehow.<br />
The eyes are kinda big and cutesy and feminine...it's also got a somewhat subdued expression. I'm one of the people who think of demis as mischievous and happy ( I know there are people who read the opposite into their expression) but i find it hard to find that in them now <img src=/images/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif border=0> The Montre is emo enough for all of Subetas pets xD<br />
The mane(or the dreads xD) doesn't seem to flow very well, I think it's because there are too many defined dreads in the top part...and the few random dreads in the bottom part look out of place.<br />
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Overall I think the head could be a bit bigger.<br />
I quite like the body and i like the puffy fluffy ankles <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif border=0> I think the toe part should be a little more defined though. I know the artist was going by the original drawing and they kind of look like that, but the original drawing isn't very well drawn so there should be room for interpretation.<br />
The shadings nice and all! I think with the tweaks i have no problem seeing this go through ^^
..i see a lot of people would rather cute or adorable pictures of the pets instead of well drawn pictures with proper anatomy.<br />
The old one does need a revamp and i like this one, as i hinted before the new one has much better anatomy then the last, it actually looks like an animal. The hair though, looks a little un natural, like it were big clps of something, they should be a bit more flowy (if that makes sense)<br />
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I dont know why people want the old one to stay... it looks a bit to childish<br />
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New one for the win~!
I voted for the old one.... the new one doesn't have that cute face the old one has.<br />
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The Demi is one of my favourite pets here, and in case the new look will win, it won't be that anymore. The new one is well drawn, but it hasn't got the charm of the old one.
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Oh noooooooes... ;o; I love my little Demi as he is, but it's true they do need an update. Wouldn't it be better to just redraw the old one with thinner lines? Otherwise, the mouth lacks definition on this one, the tail looks a bit crooked (I would suggest making it curlier like the old one, it was cuter)... That's the thing that bothers me the most really. I think the body altogether looks a lot less defined compared to the old one... Well, it's probably just me, because I liked the fact the Demi was quite skinny with kinda dopey big paws. It added to its appeal. But well... this fits in better so whatever. All I'm asking is fix the tail, and maybe make the body parts more defined, for example the arms just look like they have no bones in them... ;o; ahh, it's difficult to be constructive when you're so attached to the first one like me (my fiiiiirst peeeeet aaaah XD). -is sad- <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif border=0>
I actually prefer the old one. The new one does have more sophisticated lines, and the tail looks much better. But I think the new one has lost the expression the old one has. As some people may have pointed out, the old one has a slightly childish and/or teenagerish look that is completely lost here, in my opinion. Although they look very similar, the new one lack the expression and attitude the old one have, hence the new one looks kind of boring to me in compare. I aslo personally like the old one's more skinny breast - it contributes the the childish look. And I think the new one's horn looks a bit off - pointing up and not forward. And, yes, I kind of like the somewhat clumsy (compared to the new one) and sharp lines of the old one, it looks a little punky and, again, childish/teenagersih. (Alright, I'm a fan of the old one <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif border=0> I do see that the Demi could use a revamp, but it has to be AT LEAST as good as the current one. Otherwise there is no point!)
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I've voted for the old one. The new Demi is quite good drawn, but it isn't as cute as the old one :/ It was the cute face i _loved_, and now it just looks...normal. TOO normal.<br />
(I've payed 580k for my arid Demi, but maybe i'll change it again if the new version will win...)
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I like it, but the back leg looks off. It's not wide enough where it's connected to the body--I'd take a look at some sitting dogs or cats, they have similar legs.
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I love the new Demi! Great job! Before I wasnt a fan, but now I am!
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Oh, how cute! I love everything apart from the tail...It just doesn't looked right at the bottom where it's completely flat.<br />
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I don't honestly see a problem with the horn, it looks fine.<br />
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The mane is a strange color as as others have said it doesn't look so..spikey?
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Yeah i can finally get that deer looking one!I named him Ihavenoeyes
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Er... sorry, Subeta, but if the new version passes then I won't be turning Sprikket back into a Demi. <br />
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Everything that I loved about the Demi's personality has been changed. The old version looked mischievous, playful, and spunky because its thick lines, chunky features, narrower eyes, and short, stubby limbs. This new version is too thin, too curvy, too delicate, too prim and polished for my tastes.<br />
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Not that there's anything wrong with the way the new version is drawn, but I really didn't see the need to revamp the old one. <br />
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Oh... I just love the newer version. If anything would need to be changed, it'd be the horn and the tail, which I do believe others have talked about. On a personal preference, I will miss the small spots on it's hindquarters, but you really did a nice job with this. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif border=0>
'Tis gorgeous. 8D I vote new completely. I've always thought the demi needed a revamp. Buuuuut. Please do not touch Reborn or DM.... or I'll be sad. DX
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The Style of the Art Makes It Look More Realistic, and the Lines Aren't So Thick like the Older One. The Old One Has Bulgy Lines Which Make It's Shape Look Wierd. The Lines Are Round and Smooth and That Makes The Fur Look Soft Instead of All Hard and Pointy. The Paws Are Now Skinny and I Really Like How It Looks.<br />
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Shading and Coloring is Very Clean,<br />
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The Demi Now Looks More Feminine,<br />
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I'd Love To See A Revamp On The Feli if You Haven't,<br />
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The pose is basically the same, but the lines and coloring are much nicer. -voted for the new one-
I have owned a Demi for as long as I can remember.. for yeeeeears. And I have been waiting and waiting and wanting a revamp for sosososo long.. and Tsumnus totally did not disappoint me.<br />
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Totally voted for new. :3
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I voted for the new version.<br />
I think it looks more professional. But the tail I think looks to be a bit out of proportion compared with the old version.. like.. it's a bit too low on the body.<br />
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To me, the hind leg of the new Demi looks like it is turned in and leaning on the side as in not flat on the ground. <br />
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The new one kinda looks more girly than the old one.<br />
It doesn't look as cute as the old one but still it's a very nice job ^^
I'd like that more, Tategami. While there are lovely things about this one, I just think the current Demi is nice enough not to need a complete redo, such as this one. <br />
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Obviously I'm not their biggest fan, since I don't own any, but I've always thought they were a lovely species and I do think this loses some of that appeal. <br />
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NOT that this is a bad revamp - I just like them as they are more. =D
I love my reborn demi too <img src=/images/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif border=0> but someone just said it isnt getting revamped x: soo....<br />
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I think it's the tail, and the lack of spots x:
I voted on the old one, because I feel that alot of the cuteness of the old one's been lost on the new one. I agree with Coronaviridae that it's the head that looks weird. And, I'm concerned about how the Reborn Demi would look if it -was- revamped, since the only reason I chose to get one was because of it's look (that I love).
Everyone, Keith said Reborn isn't getting revamped. o.O
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It looks fantastic so far, im sure everything i have said has been said so far but i feel that more spots would look cute.<br />
The dark shading around the eyes looks rather sharp compared to the old one where it was round and soft and im not sure about the hairs on the back and head i feel they look to thick and bushy.<br />
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If you keep anything on this, this first of many redraws of the newer Demi, please keep the head-fur. It reminds me, quite literally in fact, of the headspines on one of my personal fursona characters that represent myself. I am in love with the facial stripes too - something about them says everything to me <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0><br />
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I'd LOVE to see what becomes of the Reborn and Dark Matter Demi's through these redraws =D
Vampire, I hope all this doesn't scare you out of being an artist. ^^; You're a great artist, but you just didn't quite capture it with this. And yus, the Demi following is rather...critical. xD
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To be honest I think the new Demi is perfect, except for the tail, I don't know what it is about it but I don't really like it. Then again, it may have just been so well drawn that I made something up too... The tail just looks angular and unnatural, Otherwise, simply amazing.
Also, you can tell that the Demi is quite well-loved by all the comments flowing in, neh? ;D I think you'll do a good job, Vampire.
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and... I just have one thing to say... I think the tail is a bit long and should be a bit closer to the body x: But thats my opinion...
I don't have any any constructive critisism, I think it is beautiful!
I voted for the new one, but...mrm. I'm thinking that the new one still needs to be worked on before it'll go through.<br />
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I agree that the horn looks completely off--it's not disturbing any of the hair/fur around it, so it seems to be two-dimensional; and worse, it's in the wrong position and at the wrong angle relative to the head to actually look like it's rooted in the bone of the Demi's skull. (I'd redline this to try and illustrate what I mean, but I'm not sure if that would be okay by the admins.)<br />
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I do like what you've done with the tail here (the current Demi design has the base of the tail far too thin in my mind), but I agree the combination of the tail in that position, with the hind paws splayed the way they are, is a little...off. Not quite to the degree Alpes thinks it is, I think, but the pose just doesn't seem right to me. I'd recommend bringing the visible hind leg in closer to the rest of the body, in the more compact stance that the current Demi art has--with less of the belly visible. --Ah, I've figured it out. The way it's presented right now, it looks as if the Demi is sitting on something rounded, so its near hind paw is curved down and around compared to its backside, but the forepaws and the tail appear to be resting on flat ground, so they don't tally. Definitely bring the hind leg in closer, and change the angle on it--and possibly bring the tail up off the ground as well.<br />
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You've also added some fluff at the Demi's "wrists", which I think may be a misinterpretation of the cobbiness in the current art--I don't think its feet are fluffy so much as it has very large paws, and the large paws/cobby limbs really appealed to me in the old art. Similarly, I agree that the limbs do look somewhat boneless now, though that's not necessarily a bad thing.<br />
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Other than the horn, the face looks quite good, IMO. However, I wish the ears were larger relative to the head--the current Demi art has ears nearly the size of its face/muzzle, and I actually think that's pretty cool and would like to see it conserved.<br />
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I'm not sure I like how the mane is subdivided in the proposed revision. There seem to be too many individual locks; I prefer the more feathery look of the current art. My recommendation would be to remove a lot of the little "locks" of fur up around its head, and smooth down the furring on the back somewhat. As it is now, with all the little tiny strands, it looks way too busy and not as stylized as I'd like.<br />
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Speaking of stylized, you've definitely gone the right direction in evening out the lineart. The old lineart is very ragged and improperly tapered in places, which tweaks with my sense of perspective. However, I also think the proposed new lineart is far too narrow, especially on the outside lines. It looks to be about a 1-point line in Photoshop; I'd recommend upping the internal lines to 2-point, and the external ones to at least 3 and possibly 4 to make the Demi actually pop off its background.<br />
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And coloration and markings...hmmm. The colors on the proposed revision look like desatured versions of the coloring on the older art. I say bring the saturation back up--bright colors are good, and increase the stylized look of the creature! As for the markings, they look pretty faithful to the current art--except they're way, way too small. Enlarge them, please! Since you're making the torso wider, make the back stripe proportionately wider, and make the spots bigger and more visible. And pull the hind-leg spotting out onto the Demi's haunch, rather than on its side above the thigh--you've obscured them in the current proposed art, and I don't like that.<br />
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I miss that lovely bold color it used to have... The tail seems maybe a bit stretched too far. Agreement with the chest/belly issue. Also, the mane looks a little off to me, like for some reason it's feathers instead of hair, also gives the apperance of being a solid mass, rather than being composed of individual strands. The hind leg also seems... maybe tucked too much inward, where the pose calls for it to be a headon view of the foot. On the whole, I do prefer the old one, but I do think this one can be brought up to par and/or redone.
<b>Nestly:</b> Hmmmm. I love the attempted redraw. ^^ The lines are nice and smoother and I like the way the paws are drawn a lot more this time around. The lines <i>may</i> be a little thin though however, but I like it better then the thick ones used in the current design.<br />
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My first thought on suggestions was that the head is a tad small. I think it would look more appealing if it were a little larger, even though puportion wise, it may be accurate. o.o<br />
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The only other suggestion I'd make is that the horn seemed more suited pointed outward, and not strait up. x3 Otherwise, the lines and fur, and overall shading is very nice and clean. Though I DO have to vote for old, no offense. :B I just personaly like it more. x3 But I hope some helpful tips will help you make it even nicer!
It doesn't quite look "demi" if you know what I mean. Can't really place my finger on to why that is. But the art is great none the less.
ChimaeraandDream, yeah. I'd like that better. I'd feel MUCH more secure about the whole thing. o.o
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I really enjoy the new Demi. Yes the horn needs to be lowered a little but I like how they gave it more of a three dimensional look by making more of the stomach visible. I guess some may have mistaken that for it having a slight belly but I like how it looks. I do think that it needs to have the spots again and maybe not have the ones it does have to be so symmetrical but I believe the artist did a great job. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif border=0>
I just wanted to make sure everyone knows. I AM taking notes.<br />
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This is not the final version. Even if this one wins there will be changes to it. I'm not about to leave you guys with something that isn't right. I see almost everything everyone has said so far. <br />
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I just want to remind everyone that I like /constructive/ critism. It goes "really" far with me. I LOVE it and WANT it. It helps me improve my art for this site to please you users. I thank you all for critiquing it.... it makes me happy like you wouldn't believe.<br />
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Now before a friend of mine chops my head off. I will stop reading them for the time being. xD Since it is my Birthday (as well as MythicFoxers! She is my b-day twin. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif border=0> ) though I will be back on Monday to shift through the rest of the comments past this point... to make sure i don't miss a critique. ;D
Don't worry, I won't be beating anyone (even though I'd like to swat a few of the people who didn't read the notice <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif border=0>).<br />
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What I am considering, is trying and having the current one relined/reshaded and tweaked slightly, and trying that instead of a complete redesign, if this doesn't go over well.<br />
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What do you think, would that be more workable?
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Horn is bit too small, dots could be bit bigger, tail could be more puffy, but on back is TOO much fur (it could be on smaller amount and bit puffier, cause they remind me a bit... (I'm sorry) worms...), horn could be more curved diagonally (not horizontally), face is too chibi, maybe nose could be bigger.<br />
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I like new version, but he (or she, lol <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif border=0>) is too puffy for me so i voted for old one, sorry.
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HAHA, Kamil, you're right. Something I loved about the old one was how slender it looked, with small shoulders and chest. Also. The eyes. They are too...empty? Somehow the old expression seemed more calm, sweet. This one looks like it's saying "Orly? You think so?" which...bothers me. xD The eyes on the old ones...are much softer, more round, as far as the iris goes, and the shape overall was more almond, less comic-y. I would miss that expression dearly.
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I have to admit, I love this Demi much more than the old.<br />
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In an effort to keep the same chest shape/proportions as the old one, but with the hindquarters being not tucked in quite so closely, there's a huge disconnect now between where the chest and the stomach meet . <br />
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The stomach is on a level with the ankle, almost, but then it disappears behind the leg and the chest line, where one assumes it's attached, is much, much higher. <br />
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Much higher. =D<br />
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This gives the effect, once it's noticed, that the Demi is either pregnant or has a serious beer belly issue going on. xD <br />
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I hadn't noticed the cause before, but I also agree with those saying the lift to the eyebrows completely changes the pet's personality - it gives a more ironic, older appearance. Not that that's a bad thing, necessarily, but it is a thing. <br />
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OK, I pretty much agree with all the changes to the new one that have been mentioned, but perhaps I can add just a smidge more.<br />
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It's placed too far back and needs some shading behind it in the "hair" to push it forward some. ANd actually pushing it forward some as well as afore mentioned would be good.<br />
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Can you shade it more towards the center to the tip to show that its kinda wrapping around toward the viewer as the shading at the base of the tail was inclining to lead your eyes? <br />
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I also think that the demention given by the shading/shadows isn't deep enough and that kinda makes it a bit flat. And maybe the eyebrows not quite so high...kinda looks a little surprized.<br />
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I like this one more than the old one, but those little things need to be fixed, IMO.<br />
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Hmm, ok, well i like how the body looks longer and the limbs look more proportioned to it. <br />
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I really liked how the Mane was like, i dunno i guess more...pointy? i think the new one looks a little to fluffy to me...<br />
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And i agree with others, the Horn needs to be worked on... ^.^
I instantly voted old. Sorry, Tsume. : I agree with all the crits offered so far - the lines are too thin, the colors are washed out, the legs look boneless and floppy (especially the hindfeet), the tail is flat and attached at an odd angle, the cheeks and chest look too round and over-floofed, the horn is too vertical and straight, and the mane is too... umm, fat? Stubby? More melty-plastic-y than hairy? Not sure how to explain it. <img src=/images/smilies/smiley_xface.gif border=0><br />
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I'm also sad to see the ears so much smaller and the tail so perfectly even in width. The big chunky features on the old Demi, like the ears, feet, and widening tail, gave it so much character and a far more interesting sense of balance, but this revamp lacks that kind of dimension.<br />
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Also, I don't like the spots on the revamp's ears and tail. They're all exactly the same size and in straight lines; more random patterns and sizes, like on the old design, would make the whole pet look luch more lively. And where are the hip spots? I loved the hip spots. <img src=/images/smilies/smiley_xface.gif border=0><br />
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I deeply apologize if this sounds more complaining than constructive, but I have adored the old Demi for nearly 2 years and this just doesn't compare in my eyes. The only issues I have with the old one are the thick lineart and the high setting of the tail base, but that's not nearly enough to keep it from being my favorite pet. I can understand why people say it could use a revamp - I just don't think THIS is the revamp it needs. And there are other pets need attention far more.<br />
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Terribly sorry this is so long. <img src=/images/smilies/smiley_xface.gif border=0> I'll shut up now.
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The only thing I would change is the inside pink color on the ears to maybe either black or the same yellow color of it's mane.
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I love the fact that you have kept most of the same pose as the original Demi and if the newer Demi is chosen, I cannot wait to see what my reborn one will look like.<br />
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But I must agree with a few of the others on the horn issue. I think it should be worked on. Otherwise, I think the artist did a wonderful job =]
Oh, the DOTS. That's what's missing. Well, not missing. I can still see them, a little. But yes. The dots are important to me. Haha.
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Yes tin!<br />
the dots, i miss the dots too!<br />
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Yes tin!<br />
the dots, i miss the dots too!<br />
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First things first, I want to say that I like how it's still got the demi-pose, and nearly nothing has been changed besides what needed to be. :3 I think the demi needs a remake as much as some of the most outdated-looking ones, and this one is very much appreciated (on my part). <br />
The only thing that I can see right now that... bugs me, for a lack of better words, is the mane. Now, looking back at the old demi, it's pretty much the same - I didn't notice it until the other day. I just think it would be nice if the remake's mane wasn't exactly like the old one's? But I don't blame the artist in any way whatsoever, 'cause I think it's nice of them to try and keep it as old-demi-like as possible, while still making it... new!<br />
Either way, the mane just looks a whole lot like dreadlocks to me. I think, if it's possible, to change it to a more fur or hair look would suit it well. It'd go along nicely with the whole rest of the demi.<br />
I hope thats considered constructive criticism. n__n; I tried my best.<br />
Please bear with any typos/grammatical errors. I typed it all too fast to care. xD
As a DM Demi owner I'm wondering if it will be revamped or left alone. I personally adore how the DM Demi looks and don't want it changed. <br />
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As for the revamp of the Demi... I sat and looked at the two drawings side by side in the polls and the only part of the "new" Demi that I like are the ears. The new Demi looks more cat-like and I'm not a cat fan by any stretch of the imagination. The mane looks shaggy and unkempt, the horn looks glued on, and the tail looks like it belongs to another pet that's hiding behind the Demi. The shading on the new Demi is wonderful but the colors lack the warmth of the old Demi. <br />
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AraunasGirl, agreed. The demi looks better in a standing pose, rather than sitting. I dunno, I just think it fits.<br />
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Lemur, giving criticism isn't the same as attacking someone's artwork. If you hadn't noticed many people have said the artwork is good... they just suggested some changes. People are entitled to their own opinions.
Lemur, we're not attacking the artist. T_T Stop attacking Subetans who have just as much say as you do.<br />
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I disagree with the catlike notion. They reminded me of foxish doglike things - the only catlike aspect is the tail.<br />
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I have one more teeny little crit. I would miss my little spots, like the old one. I loved the little dots everyplace.
I get the odd impression the new one is pooping. Tail is oddly lifted and something just doesn't feel right about the way tail, feet and lower part of the body work together - no symmetry and no grace. Remember - a key to beauty is symmetry!<br />
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And I'm getting a totally different feel from this one - it looks similar enough but it's feels like a totally different pet - a whole different vibe and character come across. I think the lifted eyebrows change quite a bit.<br />
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And angle of the horn, and mane on the old one felt more natural.
I warned you I was long-winded, I hope this all goes through:<br />
Construction nitpickies: The horn doesn’t seem to have shading behind it which is leaving the illusion of it floating in the middle of the head, maybe that’s why some folks have a beef with it’s “positioning”<br />
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The hair has been nicely updated, but it seems that it just freely hangs in space. You have no definition of the roots along the backside, which gives it a separate feel from its body.<br />
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The nose in perspective with the eyes is a teeny bit too small, I think maybe a three pixel expansion on each side will help round it out a bit.<br />
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You have the forepaws in a ¾ side position while the hind legs are only ¼ to ½ to the side which is making it look like the demi is off balance. Perhaps some line definition behind the second foreleg alluding to the second hind leg laying down may help counterbalance =3<br />
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The demi’s front looks a bit too clean, there needs to be a darker shading to define the fur floof in front.<br />
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The flat tail has been mentioned so I won’t bother with that =3<br />
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Otherwise, this is a much cleaner version of the demi that was a much-needed update. =3<br />
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I wasn't preaching..... I was just stating my opinion..... Besides everyone is giving constructive criticism, no one is like "OMG, THE NEW DEMI IS SO BAD!!!" Everyone sees things differently so everyone sees different flaws.....
Personally, I love the shading and paws, I see nothing wrong with them. I just feel that the horn should be curved, they are in nature and the tail should be more like the old demi.
Lemur, I haven't seen -one- person here that WASN'T being constructive. Here you are, trying to display yourself as someone enforcing the need of constructive criticism, and yet you are looking down upon any opinion that doesn't agree with yours. Perhaps you think everything about this drawing is perfect, but others do not.<br />
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Learn to respect other peoples' opinions even if they do not go in favor of your own. I am not trying to start anything or be rude here, but in all honesty, you are the only one bashing and making criticism that isn't constructive, to everyone but yourself. Please stop.
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Please don't change the look of the demi. I fell in love the first time I saw it and I would be heart broken if it was to change.<br />
The art on the "new" one is fine, but I don't want fine. I want the one that captured my heart. <br />
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I think my opinion should count for double, since I own 9 demi's. <br />
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Treated like... what exactly?<br />
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She asked for these comments, so that she could improve on it. The site is about the users, and the Demi is a popular pet.<br />
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<b>She</b> wanted the critiques, and so that's why the option to comment on this news post was enabled.<br />
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You aren't standing up for anyone. And you're inching closer to another warning.
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Ha. xD<br />
I have no regrets. I'll stick up for what I believe is right.<br />
She doesn't deserve to be treated like that.
Ohh this vote was close, but I chose the redrew, pretty much for its mane that people seem to not like.<br />
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Its maine looks more like the the DM version and its markings are pretty like the DM and RB versions to, I personally think it looks better that way, I do think it's would look a little more like a demi if it where standing like the DM and RB to.<br />
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Sitting, it just seems like its mane along its bake make it look bulkyer then the demi originally was, the original design made it small and slender while the redraw you look at its leg and its belly you can see it still is slender but then if you look at its back it looks bulky.<br />
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Other then its bulky behind I love the redraw.
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Wow, Tsume? I saw a twinge of her style in the eyes.. Wow! Lovely work, Tsumbomafoo! O:
Vampire/Tusme was the artist on the demi, don't be so harsh Lemur, just because you think its perfect doesn't mean it it. Everyone has a voice, its called freedom of speech and expression.
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Lemur - Apparently you didn't read the news post. We were looking for constructive crits which is what most people here provided.<br />
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This is not the final version, and we were looking for things to improve on this, so that we could put up a newer version soon.<br />
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To shoot down everyones critiques just because you think they're wrong, isn't constructive, and now you have a warning heading your way as well.
See, Lemur..<br />
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Telling people to shut up starts arguments.<br />
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I was actually offended reading your "constructive crits."
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Suxinn: There were far more flaws with them than there are with this. But people are taking every stray-pixel and making a huge deal about it. Don't try to preach to me.
No Lemur, it was Vampire/Tsume. ^^;
Wooh...The Reborn Demi isn't being changed. XD Not to say I don't like this new one but I'm used to what mine looks like. XD <br />
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This new one looks alot nicer than the old one. The old one's lines looked a bit too thick and its details weren't as good as the new one.<br />
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The mane does look a little off though. It looks like its all ready to fall off any minute. The horn I have no problem with. In fact, I think its better. The tail could be a little more...curly like the old one though. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy_sweatdrop.gif border=0> The bottom of the tail is too straight and doesn't fit the curl at the top. <br />
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All in all, I still love the revamp and voted for the new. ^^
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Ahh, that's right. I was going to respond to all these critiques..<br />
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The face: Oh, shut up, people. Demis are cat-like. They have shorter noses. And, it's really not quished., I believe the mane just makes it look that way. (Although it looks perfect to me)<br />
The horn: It is a little different from the real Demi's horn, but it's still nice. Even if it does slightly change the image of the species.<br />
The hair: It's hair? o.o<br />
I always imagined Demis with thick, brittle hair that was like a quil. I mean, look at the rings on them. Besides, EVERY other Demi has stiff hair like that, and you didn't complain about THEM.<br />
The Lineart: Screw you guys, it's beautiful. Most Subetapets have lineart that thin, but when the picture is a light color then it looks more thin.<br />
The Shading: Why would you complain about the shading? The forepaw is closer forward, and more round. As far as I know, it would have less shadowing on it.<br />
The Eye: It's great! Really shiny and beautiful. It is a little different, more cute than the Original Demi. But, again, this is a change from the old Demi to the new. It doesn't bother me much.<br />
The Ears: I didn't see any comments about ears. But, I like them, even if they're not really my style. -Likes big ears- But, that's one reason why I don't care for Demis much.<br />
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This Revamp is amazing, overall.<br />
To the Artist (Who I just guessed is most-likely Zae, because of the shading. And the fact it's dumbfoundingly great) Don't take any of these comments to heart. If you do see the errors yourself, and understand where they're coming from, then do whatever. But, I think it's gorgeous. There's nothing really wrong with it, these people are just picky snobs. ]:
The horn seems oddly placed. The angle of it seems like it sticks directly out of the top of its forehead. Also, the surrounding hairline is just weird. I was never a fan, but I like the eyes and markings more on the old one. They aren't wide enough and are too high and I don't like the straight line marking blending into the eyeline instead of curving around the outside of the eyes. Overall, there just doesn't seem to be much space on the head.
But I love my Dark Matter Demi. ._. I got her only a little while ago and love her more than ever. Meh, but its okay if the Dark Matter Demi changes I'll just put up a picture of the old Demi on her profile then.
It's OK. : I still like the old one better personally. I think the horn needs to be fixed and the fur on its back REALLY annoys me. I think there's too much of it.<br />
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BUT that's just MY opinion.
I like them both, I think the new Demi looks older and more mature. In the end I voted for the new one. They both have some good aspects, though.<br />
Whichever way it turns out, nice job.
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as jacket has stated.<br />
what about the angelic?<br />
i love my angelic demi!!!
After reading everyone's comments I've started to notice how the tail is really detached from the rest of the Demi. That was probably the weirdest part of the new Demi I saw but I didn't notice it until now. ish stupid And I forgot to mention how I love its paws, they look cool. Meh.
Well, the DM isnt the /only/ Demi color, and the Reborn was already said not getting cahnged.. and this one looks like the reborn to me so..<br />
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The DM one has a really annoying style to it no offense, but it looks nothing like a Demi.. in fact it kinda reminds me of a Montre/Kumos crossbreed. xDDD<br />
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Im just saying, it would be best not to compare it to the special pose change colors too much versus the real species. =]
I have to say I love the way the demi is right now right now it's my favorite pet right now. I'm sorry but I really wish you would just live it the way it is. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif border=0>
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Leftovername - I don't know what part of <b>constructive</b> you didn't understand.<br />
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Warned! And let that be a warning to everyone else.
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I voted for the old one. The new one is too detailed. Normally I like the newer detailed pets, but the new Demi seems too fluffy and shiny. The old one just has a nice feeling...even if that sounds weird. ^^;
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I think that, while the redraw looks nice, the horn ought to be curved more, and the tail ought to have the fluffy underside.<br />
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I also preferred the slightly darker colours. But overall I like the shape of the new Demi more.
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vote for the old one people!
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I prefer the old Demi. The old Demi's eyes have more depth and a sweetness to them, but I find the new Demi's eyes more vacant in comparison. I am also rather taken with the old Demi's rich colouring, eye-shading and mane's appearance. I also love the spots, and would miss what they add to the look.<br />
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If I were to incorporate a couple of things from the new look Demi, I like the prominence of the front ruff, as well as the tail, it looks better less close to the body but I would like to see it lifted off the ground. The pinkening of the ears is a nice touch too. I would like to see the horn a little higher than the old look (with the same thickness and size), yet not quite as upright as the new look.<br />
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Well done to all the artists though, I really admire the talent on this site!
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Uh, I am not really liking the new version of the demi too much...I prefer the old one....the new one seems odd...the tail could use more work...it looks "detached" from the Demi's rump, it's paws need more shading, like in the old version, the horn seems to point exactly straight up, and has a massive "poofyness" to it's chest. The "quills" or spikey back hair doesn't seemed to be detailed enough and for some reason, this new version looks a little too.....er fat, it looks like it gained weight some.....but this is just my opinion though, I think it might need some more tweaking
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Inversitle, personally I like the reborn and DM demis better than any of the other colours. I think they look the best...
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i agree with the mane being incorrect. So is the horns its like they just drew a triangle and called it a horn. The tail is also incorrect. the botto is so straight and the top is not. it looks very awkward. pls keep the old one. This is more of degressing than progressign the demi.
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I just don't like it, personaly. I know there was a lot of hard work put into this, and I personaly couldn't draw anything like this- digital or not, but there are just too many problems with it to work out.<br />
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On top of everything else other people are saying, the way the tail juts out to the side like that while the rest of the demi is tilted in that angle just.... doesn't work for me. It doesn't go with the flow of the entire picture-and that flat section doesn't look too........ right, for lack of a better word.<br />
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The horn realy doesn't look like a horn..... If I may be frank, it looks like a little tiara-like headress that was put on. oO'; generaly, animals with a single horn on thier head 'rinocerous and narwhal, for examle), have it a little lower, as horns are generaly weapons for defence and wouldn't serve any practical purpose up there....<br />
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On the plus side, the line-art and shading is much better, but I'd still preffer the old over the new in this case.
Lemur, we're not flaming each other, we're only stating our opinions. I haven't read about an arguement anywhere on here.<br />
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Also its kinda rude of you to say that the kanis and the magnus revamps were horrible, some people actually liked them. (I know I liked the spectrum kanis.)
Chill Lemur, EVERYONE is allowed an opinion not just yourself. No peice of art is ever perfect.
i like the older demi's pose and eyes, and the horn. and the tail on the old one is something i don't want to change<br />
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sorry in my last post, sent it to early, forgot to put what I like <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif border=0> I like the shading and where the horn is placed, although I dont like the straight angle. Im not to good at critting but I did my best. As I said, I'd still like demis if the revamp went through, But I dont think I would own one.
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omg. i cant believe everytime subeta updates a new pet everybody votes for the new one. You guys are completely bias and i dont think you guys are voting correctly. Just cuz its fresh to your eyes now doesnt mean it is better. <br />
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i think the old one is WAY better. Light years better. It is dimensional vibrant and has more character to it. The new is flat and the colour is really dull. I think that it looks like it was drawn by a 5 yeard old and then edited by their artist dad so hed get a good mark on the project but he tries to make it still look like a 5 year old did it.
I voted for the old one. <br />
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First, as everyone has noted, I don't like the horn. I feel it's far too upright and thin now - both the angle and the shape are off-putting to me. I also feel that the Demi's tail is one of its best distinguishing features; I totally will miss the jagged underline and the dark splotch of color on the tip. <br />
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I also preferred the longer, thinner mane, and the slightly darker, thicker shading around the eye and down the spine. I liked the chunkier paws as well. <br />
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Whatever happens, I hope they don't touch graveyard (I see Keith has said they'll not touch reborn, so that's one worry gone): I have a friend who will fall out if her graveyard Demi changes. =D<br />
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i love it! and i am a huge demi fan. i would love to see the demi fit in with the new(er) feel of subeta's pets, which has more detailed art.<br />
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1) i agree with vashu on the mane. i dont think its oddly shaped, but that doesnt look like it is placed right.<br />
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i think this would make the demi's attitude and expression more like the old one, which people seem to have an attachment for. XD
A lot of this has already been said, but here are my opinions and here is why I don't like this redraw...<br />
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The outlining is too thin. If you compare it to most all of the other pets on the site, it really doesn't.. go. It doesn't have Subeta style, if that even makes sense. The mane looks like a long feather duster that was taped on to the Demi's head. It would look better if it were, I don't know, less quill-ish looking? The problem is that it doesn't look like fur and that it seems detached.<br />
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I have problems with the horn, also. It looks like a Unicorn horn, not a Demi horn. The old horns are smaller and curved, not so straight-up like a stick. It needs more curve to it. ^^; I'm also bugged by how the shading on the hind leg is thick while on the front leg there is barely any. The chin doesn't seem like it goes with the rest of the lower face positioning, and needs more angle on the left. The tail is also extremely flat on the bottom and could use more shape. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_whatthe.gif border=0>;<br />
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I hope I gave some ideas as to how it could possibly be improved in the future. And for the record, if the DM and Reborn Demis ever changed, I'd kill myself. xD
Keith, I think we need your word on this one: Will ANY of the "special" color demis be changed? Can you say which ones?<p>I assume that the BR demi will get a revamp so that it's in a different, bloody pose, and we know about reborn staying the same, but what about <b>graveyard</b>, <b>dark matter</b> and <b>angelic</b>? Will a <b>spectrum</b> demi be created?</p>
Hm...I have to say I really like the old Demi's eyes and how bold the horn style/position was. But the shading for the new Demi is beautiful and well done. I really like the chest fur style there. The tail, I must agree with Jacket, seems a bit odd especially the straight portion. The 2nd tuft of fur on the tail maybe could be downplayed a bit? Beautiful job nonetheless <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0>
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Dude, you people are absolutely insane. Why in the name of god are you flaming and complaining about this beautiful piece of art? Why is this image being fussed about so much, when we had horrible revamps like the Magnus and Kanis?<br />
Oh, that's right. Because you're all dog/cat-obsessed jerks.<br />
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I'd really like to know who drew this. I'd like to tell them something. :3<br />
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Everyone else, you should be ashamed.<br />
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I vote new.
I've noticed too that the bottom of the Demi's tail seems to be straight as if it was resting on the floor. That seems weird to me, but also normal. I didn't notice it until I looked closely so it isn't a big deal....
The DM Demi is completely OFF from the other Demis to me.. =[ Dunno why youd make a comparisson to IT versus the whole species.<br />
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More like a Hedgelynxcatdog. D="
I like the old one a lot better. I dont really like the hairline the tail. and the horn bothers me a lot. I guess I wouldnt mind if they did this but when i get my demi back he would change =/
Hm. A poll for a revamp of a pet I actually have (well, aside from the gorgeous Kumos revamp, but that's different)! xD<br />
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I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it. The shading and lines are MUCH nicer on this version, but as others before have said, the horn's position, the way it seems to be sitting, and the mane just... don't seem too right to me.<br />
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Also, dunno if it's been mentioned, but the bottom of the tail seems a bit too straightened to me. A little flat & liifeless. Perhaps it's only because I'm used to the curvaceousness of the current Demi's tail.<br />
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....I'm trusting Angelic won't be redone.... unless it won't be so chubby? x3 loves Rah's art to death, but...Khim's so chubby...xD
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awww i love this new demi much better! great job to the artist! ^^ if it does win then i cant wait to see the new dm demi! ^^ revamped
hmm. i like both. the old one looks like a boy and the new one a girl. i can't decide which to vote for.
hmm. i like both. the old one looks like a boy and the new one a girl. i can't decide which to vote for.
to me, the new one looks like a fanart drawing of the old one. really i think both of them are nice, but neither seem to have it completely right. this makes it hard to choose, because i basically like them both but i'm not super crazy about either of them either, and it's hard to say why.
My first thought was 'New. No question.' But now I think that the horn should be tilted forward a little, and the tail should follow the curve of the old version's. Do that, pump up the colour and outline in the new version, and I'm a follower. An improvement on the old one, for sure.
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Reniphae, the redraw compared to the DM demi though... it just seems a little too... poofy and cutesy. I like it, I just think it's hair needs to look a little less poofy, and more sort of... sleek? Um, yeah, can't think of better word, I mean... well, the fur is just to fluffy and feathery. That's all. Otherwise, it's good.
I might be made a better fan if angelic is revamped too. I'm not terribly fond of pink and blue demis. e.e; If that gets revamped, it's all hoopy with me.
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Expanding on the BR, I love how...well, rich it looked. And considering BR=viciousish, then...well. How does one make something that fluffy vicious? .-.;<br />
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Also, I think the revamps could be better suited in the direction of the Ruffie or Cadogre. e.e;
What about the Angelic Demi? That one is super cute and perfect as is, will that one change as well? Reborn is not so why would Angelic?
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If the graveyard demi comes out nice, I will be happy.. So hard for me to vote on these polls, having the special colors and all... ..Anyway. I believe the Demi redraw is quite wonderfully drawn, but as others have pointed out and already explained why, the horn and hair bother me. I also sort of prefer the old tail, but I could live with this one.<br />
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...But. I can't really give accurate critiques, as I really only want to know what the Graveyard Demi will look like. Hopefully close to its original (GY Demi is one of my all time favorite pets).
Fix the horn and brighten the eyes, and it will be perfect ^^ Great job!
Maybe the horn should be like the old one? More in proportion with the size of the head? It looks like a bit of an after thought as is. And I agree with whomever made the feather comment.
But, I've never really been a Uber cutesy pet kind of girl........<br />
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Oh, yeah.The BR revamp demi, make it look BR.The old one is.....just black with a red mane.
Actually, siverfalcon, I think the redraw looks way more like the DM demi, at least. And that makes me happy, because I love my Dysnomia, and wouldn't want to see her changed to fit the new look.<p>And, in defense of this one's horn (which, don't get me wrong, needs some help), the old one's horn wasn't ideal either: take a look -- it's actually oriented over what would be the demi's right eye, xD</p>
Erm...I ment I like the older hair/hairline better. I like the newer one better... o O;
blah..cut off my post..other than what I stated its a nice redraw ^^
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OK, I think... after looking at the demi colors... that DM and reborn are my fav, and I realize that it's just... they look slender, like a fox or something... And the way this one is sitting, I dunno, it doesn't have that sort of "fox" look to it. That slender, not so super-fluffy look...
.....Hmmm.Whats seems to be sticking out to me is the face.It seems a bit too cutesy puffball to me.<br />
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I hope DM Demi doesnt change.I want to turn Shnnuko into one ;~;
The hornand mane bother me only becuase it seems as if the mane is not even attached to its head... and the placement of the back paw needs to be brought out more like placed more outwards than inwards..cause sitting like that just makes it look weird to me..I tried to sit like that and it it hurt my foot .. But like I said thats just me..
I really like this new one, but the hair and the hairline bother me a bit. I could get used to it though, but I like the older one better. 'xD<br />
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All together, looks great. I love the shading especially. :3
I voted for the new one, but I also have mixed feelings.<br />
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The artwork is cleaner; that I like. The eyes are adorable! The tail, paws, and face are all nice, but there's something about the posture I don't like. The angle makes the way the chest connects to the body seem a bit strange, and I'd rather the horn point outward a bit instead of straight up. I also think the hair/mane is too dreadlocky, as someone else mentioned, but maybe that was the intent. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0><br />
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I think the demi definitely needed an artlift, but I don't like the new one's stiffness and hair. I suppose I don't mind either way, as long as the reborn demi isn't touched.
I don't really see why the demi needs to be rvamped, personally I think it looks fine to me.<br />
The main problemm I have is the poof in the front of the chest, it just seems too large. I don't know, the puff before was subtle while this one seems bam there. <br />
It is just an opinion though.
Out with the old and in with the new, and if you dont like the new, theres no reason to go absolute emo about it... xD; Pixels are pixels. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif border=0><br />
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I love the new Demi and Im not even a Demi fan really at all. @w@
I voted for the old one. I don't like the new one at all.<br />
And I'm glad the Reborn Demi isn't getting changed.
Keith already said the Reborn isn't changing, sillies. C: <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif border=0>
It looks ok, but the nose/muzzle seems too short. It's just missing something too... just not sure what tho.
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Okay, the one crit I have is where the horn meets his mane... It looks like his mane isn't even attached to his head, and the horn is jutting out radomly... it just doesn't blend smoothly I guess, looks sort of out of place...
the position of the horn on the new version gives it's head a two-dimensional appearance. in addition, the newer one is thinner in odd places, makes it seem out of proportion (on a small scale). barring that, its a great upgrade! the eyes and face look much better -- softer. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0>
I prefer the old just because of the crisper color and curly tail (the tail on the new one has that flat section to it). Still, the new one is super cute! I wouldn't mind it one bit if was chosen. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif border=0>
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Yes, I think Javvy has it right... I said the head was small, but really I think it is the nose that's bugging me... it just seems squashed.... Perhaps it just needs a longer neck or something... I dunno, that's just me.
Also, I REALLY don't want the reborn Demi's changed. hugs namesake Julia x[ I spent a lot of time saving for that color because it's my favorite pet of all time.
The only thing I really feel looks weird about the new demi is that its mane looks like feathers and its horn is pointing upwards. But other than that I like it. I still prefer the old Demi though.....
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I see what everyone means by the horn and some 'flat' areas. :3 Please keep the constructive critism coming. thank you all for keeping your comments nice and composed.
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I totally voted new. Demis are my favourite pets, and seeing this just made me like... really, really happy.<br />
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But will the Chibi be changed much, if at all, if this goes through? I really like the Chibi...
The new one is very pretty, but... it's missing something. I wish I could figure out what it is... I prefer the way the horn on the old one is pointing forward, but I'm sure you had some sort of anatomical reason for changing it. I'm also more fond of the old tail, though I can see why it needed to be changed. <br />
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I think the new one looks more... tense? somehow. The old one is more comfortable.
I don't like this at all. I thought the old version of the Demi was perfect, but I'm not a huge fan of "realistic" looking petsite pets to begin with....<br />
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The lines seem almost too thin, the chest "puff" of fur seems too large, and the head... I miss the larger head, proportions be damned. I agree with whoever said the horn was too straight as well. The light mark in the eyes also seems too dominant; it almost overshadows the pupil and the iris.<br />
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Really, I'm just complaining because I adore how my Albia looks right now. If this redraw goes through... I can still turn her Reborn and be happy with her (I assume that pose will remain untouched), but it'll be a deliberate attempt to avoid the new common pose look. I'm sorry; I honestly don't mean to offend whoever drew this, but this isn't the pet I went looking for when I made Albia.
I definitely like it better than the old one (for one thing, the old one's smile somehow seemed awkward...xD -- the most random thing to crit, I know); however, I <i>almost</i> didn't vote for it because I don't think it's the best redraw possible.<p>Namely, if it goes through, I will miss the richness of the old demi's coloration, and will find the oddly upright angle of this one's horn and the way its tail is flat where it touches the "ground" odd.<p>So I have mixed feelings.</p></p>
I'm way more fond of the old one. This one...the hairline bothers me. The hair bothers me. The tail bothers me. Dx and the horn is slightly more vertical than I think it ought to be. .-. lightningrodmuch? <img src=/images/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif border=0> It's nice quality, but they would cease to be among my top favorites.
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I like parts of the re-draw but something is most certainly lacking. I'm not sure what it is, perhaps it is the horn. I'm torn between which to vote for.
This is the hardest poll ever. There are pros and cons about both of them. To start, I'll do the old one. The old one isn't really that bad. It's a little.. blah, and it needs a touch up, for instance, the outline is way to thick, and the feet are very.. oddly shapen. The NEW ONE, however, the outline seems very very faint. The horn is straight up and down, and needs to be tilted a tad bit. I don't have them side to side right now, but when I was looking at the poll, I think I noted that the muzzle on the new one is a bit flat. THIS IS JUST MY OPINION. I love both of them, really... I don't think I'll vote, though.
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I'm definately liking the old Demi design better.<br />
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I think the new one looks a bit feminine, it's head is out of proportion with the rest of it's body, and the mane/hair/whateveryouwanttocall it loses it's definition.
Adore it. Absolutely.<br />
It has such a sweet faceee.<br />
The lines are clean, the shading is perfect, the anatomy is dead-on. The only thing is that the color looks a bit desaturated and not in a good way. I like the brownish-orange over the new yellow.
I like the new demi. However, to keep it all in proportion, I think the tail needs to be a tiny bit fluffier near the top and the paws a little larger.<br />
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Other than that it's great. <img src=/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif border=0>
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I like the older demi more. This one doesn't have that "LOOK AT ME I'MA DEMI" look. .-. But don't get me wrong, it's drawn well.
I also like that his head isn't MASSIVE anymore... it now looks like his neck could actualy support his head...
I love the paws, but I think the tail could use some work. The lineart on it looks fuzzy, and makes the tail look like it is 2D.<br />
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I think the horn and mane need a little more love, too. I think the pose is good though, and the facial expression.. though it does seem a tad bit squishy.<br />
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Besides that, it is definately an improvement. c: Good job.
FIIIINALY... oh my freaking god I've been waiting for this overly needed vamp for ages. <br />
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The proportions are better, the lines smoother, the colours more even, and it actualt looks like it could stand without a complete and utter hunch in its back due to screwed up legs...<br />
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New Demi = Win +1
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Wow... I sort of like them both. o-o
I like both. But I'm kinda more partial to the old one. If the art of the Demi is changed then will the Dark Matter Demi's art also be changed? I like love the Dark Matter Demi. huggles Ara
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I prefer the old one, myself. Like a previous commenter stated, the new one LOOKS nice, but it's lacking something. (Plus it looks more cutesy, and I generally don't like that, but that's just me.)
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Also, the reborn will NOT be changed.
This is the first time I've voted for a redraw over the old version. (: Though the horn does look odd, and the fur around it looks... feathery!? o__o It's still very nice. Cooool.
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I do like the new one better... but, I dunno, it's just the head looks a little small... it's so cute and fluffy though!
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i looveeeeee the new one. it wins my heart. ♥
looks like someone shoved a spike through its head. I like the old one better.
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Wow, this one is beautiful!<br />
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hm... I do see some points that could be fixed... The face is a bit flat, but i think it's supposed to be likt that, opposed to the old version.<br />
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The tail also seems a bit flat on the bottom, though the ground isn't supposed to be there. And The horn does seem a bit misplaced compared to the hair around it...<br />
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But these are only minor details, and have many opportunities to be fixed in the future! I'm definitely voting on this one!
Definitely like this new version much better! =D So cute! I really love how the face was drawn, nice work artsit. (whoever you may be) xD
I'm 50/50.<br />
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The old one looked square to me XD;.This isnt too bad, but I'm just not feeling the "Demi attitude" from the expression and pose.
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I like the new look....except the horn. It looks too small for some reason.
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I love this one, it looks much more felonic than the old one did, even though that one was cute, this one is just so nicely drawn, nice anatomy, shading, and expression! ^^
I think the hair/Horn lines look a bit odd to me, they don't flow like they did on the old demi. And I agree with jessi, its to round.
That is... beautiful. Much more fluid, and the forelegs aren't grotesquely out of proportion.
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I love this redraw. :3 I seriously hope it goes threw.
Omigosh, I was the first person to vote! xD<br />
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..I think the new one's very pretty, but it's lacking the charm that the old one has. <br />
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Then again, the old one almost looks chibi, and this one actually looks like a regular pet. I don't know, I'd like to keep the old one, but this one does make sense..
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I like the old one better!
I like it, the lines are clean.<br />
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The "hair" fur looks a little dreadlocked. Not a crit, just don't know if that was the intent.<br />
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one last thing. The horn is awefully straight. Maybe give it just the slightest of curves? A slight backwards curve. Other than that, this is an ideal redraw.
Wow! Who drew the new one? I love the mane, and the shading is....Awww forget it. He's so floofy! :3
I just want to go up and yank on that tail cause it's so pretty. D':<br />
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Wonderful job to the artist who did this. :3
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Mmmm... I like the new, but... D= Only if the Reborn doesn't get changed. That one's too pretty as it is~
Frankly, there wasn't a problem with the old one. The new one looks... yeah.
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The new one looks too... round to me. It seems to lose the old touches that made the demi so perfect. Don't get me wrong, it's nicely drawn, but it just lacks the old demi personality to me =/
I like the old one better myself.
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**that messed up, it was supposed to say, haha, first comment xD
No competition. -rolls happily on the new demi-
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OMG CUTE!!!

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