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Post by Atolm on Dec 25, 2006 13:32:18 GMT -5
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Post by stardragon on Dec 31, 2006 23:10:55 GMT -5
I have no friggen idea what that is and I'm afraid to guess...
IS THAT the head at the lower left? (reminds me slightly of EVA)
Or is that singular blue globe on that triangular protrusion behind that the TRUE head (and it's a trick to misdirect attacks by opponents - ala B5 Death Cloud).
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Post by alchemist on Jan 1, 2007 14:48:26 GMT -5
I'd say the point at the lower left is the actual head, because of the alignment of the limbs/wings. The setup of it's digits isn't right for something reverse-joint legged though, there doesn't seem like there would be enough support. Then again, the lack of any other extremities aside from wings kind of implies that it doesn't live on land anyhow.
If that were the case, perhaps the large circular tail is a way of keeping afloat indefinately. A massive sac of lighter-than-air gas or such.
n the other hand, I could be just off my rocker.
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Post by Atolm on Jan 1, 2007 18:27:28 GMT -5
technically its all a matter of size, weight, and its distribution. for instance if the creature in the pic was say only 30lbs and had a wingspan of say 45ft, the legs would be more than strong enough to hold this thing up. But alchemist, you are correct in stating that the creature is purpetually in the air. It eats, sleeps, and mates in the air. the young of this creature could arguably be "born" ready to fly. eh just ideas... lol In anycase, glad to see this thread didn't go to waste  |
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Post by Atolm on Jan 6, 2007 22:58:09 GMT -5
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Post by alchemist on Jan 8, 2007 20:53:29 GMT -5
It's a carnivorous mollusk...(sharp teeth as opposed to blunt, grinding pearly whites)
Maybe uses it's tentacles like an octopus to catch prey. Probably hides in it's shell somewhere until something edible happens by. Doesn't seem like the fastest car in the garage, like it's smaller cousins.
Movement via mucus doesn't seem too practical, mass is too great. Plus most prey would smell it coming a mile away. Probably moves either like a snake, with hardened scales or parts underneath that push the creature along.
Internal temperature a possible weakness, would probably prefer cold climates due to body mass.
Conclusion: Bring over five pounds of salt when hunting in case of a slow moving mollusk attack.
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Post by Atolm on Jan 13, 2007 8:42:30 GMT -5
LOL
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Post by Atolm on Jan 15, 2007 17:49:09 GMT -5
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Post by Atolm on Jan 21, 2007 14:14:16 GMT -5
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Post by Reverend on Jan 21, 2007 19:15:11 GMT -5
whoa these are heavy! nice work!
I remember reading the Titus Crow series of books by Brian Lumley... there was a point when the character traveled through dimensions... i wish I could recall the madness o lifeforms he was describing.... one that sticks is something about 'crimson veils or strings'... that was just the beginning, lol.
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Post by Atolm on Feb 6, 2007 15:56:21 GMT -5
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Post by alchemist on Feb 7, 2007 14:46:22 GMT -5
Interesting.
But is that in the sky or by volcanic vents underwater?
If it's sky I'd say the thing spends pretty much it's entire life floating like the first creature.
Undersea it looks pretty similar to an eel with an octopod's beak.
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Post by Atolm on Feb 7, 2007 19:26:25 GMT -5
Its up to you...
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Post by stardragon on Feb 9, 2007 17:38:45 GMT -5
He's scaring the shite outta me... I think I fought that winged sword dude before...
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