I feel like this revamp went a bit... backwards. Some of the revamps we get up the realism quite a bit but somehow when I look at this new one I feel like I'm looking at a plushie, not a pet. Like everything has been overly stuffed. Bigger hair, bigger wings that make it lose it's shape (as someone said, it looks like the back of wings, like they're bulging out) and also, an unnecessary and even unattractive slight bulge to the belly. It's just... there enough to be annoying without looking like it has a purpose (like it has consumed something). Also a chubbier face and it's facial features have been lost to be this cuter, nicer version of itself. I feel like this is becoming a theme now that I think back on it. Like all the pets are trying to become cuter, when it's really not needed. We need some personality variation. Although on a positive note I will say this is the first vibrant pet that's been this neon yellowish green that I can actually look at without getting a headache. I'm sure the colors are the same, but I think all the pink spots and large purple areas over the color break it up and make it not as jarring as some of the other ones. I appreciate that and almost wish that was a theme of this color so that I could enjoy them all more without physical repercussions.
I didn't think this pet needed a revamp? Some other pets (Sheeta, Demi, Kanis) are well overdue but either way it looks nice with the updated shading and details.
Honestly the difference is mad minimal to me. Really love Aqua though...
I think other species need a revamp much more than the Serpenth did but the new version looks nice.
I don't know... doesn't look like much of a revamp to me, just a slightly different version of the pet, I was hoping for something more =/
This is a great revamp. Subtle, but more fitting to subeta's current style.
The vibrant one is cool, I might get one.
Okay over the initial freak out over this amazing revamp and wow some of these comments. Have y'all never seen a snake irl? They are very pudgy. The Serpenth is very much based on a boa/python, which are chubbier and rounder than say, most vipers. Even vipers can get pretty pudgy, but they have different kind of scales so it can be harder to tell.
The artist did a great job as usual... I am agreeing however with the consensus of others.. please don't do the "cute" look on all pets! I picked this particular one because it didn't have that look :/
That being said, I love the nuclear one. It's a lot better.
I like how the hair has better shading, and how the wings look. But there's a lot of stuff that's changed that I really don't like. The body is really fat, and it no longer has scales, it has wormy segments. There's no shine to the scales anymore. It's missing its smirk, and I just sort of feel disappointed with this revamp. The art itself is nice, but I preferred the old one a lot more. Anyways. That's my two cents.
Nice, but I think the wing on the new one is too thick and fluffy looking. Might be what's making the new Serpenth look so pudgy, because the wing is covering the curve of the back more and maybe creating the illusion that it's fatter? If that makes sense.
Also, not gonna argue that the Serpenth could have used a bit of a touch-up, but there are several pets in need of a serious makeover. Will the Aeonoid or the Pherret (to name just two) become the next "Where's the Montre?"
AAAHHHHHHH
so happy with the revamp! thank you!
I am joining those who have a negative reaction to this revamp. I definitely appreciate that the artists put effort into revamping art, but I don't see a huge enough difference in quality between this and the older art. In other words, I don't think a revamp was needed, nor did anyone really want a revamp (?)
I agree with that it lost its sassy expression, and I don't like that. It looks so friendly now, which isn't the personality that serpenths had in my mind before (based on their expression). The older serpenth had a smirk; the new one has a friendly smile.
Seeing them side-by-side, the new serpenth looks pudgier as well as squishier than the old one, which I think wasn't necessary. It looks less like a scaly animal now and more like a soft squishy one. I notice that the wings are bigger, and the hair, the tip of the tail, even the forked tongue are all thicker. This all gives it a friendlier-looking character, rather than the slightly sinister look it had before. I'm not a fan, and I wish the artists had revamped something else that was more in need of it, like the charlie.
Well.. There's my constructive criticism. Just my two cents :) I'm happy for anyone who does prefer the revamp, and again this is just my opinions and I'm glad we have staff and artists who care.
God I remember when they were all fat wiggle worms. I love this update so much. Serpenths are near and dear to my heart, and seeing them looking so snazzy and coiled elegantly? It's really fantastic. <3
i love the new art!! but i also kinda preferred the more sinister expression of the old one ; v ;
I have always thought Serpenths were one of the best-drawn pets on site. I'm surprised they even got an update considering how many species could still use it more. Not complaining, though, since this means the not-so-pretty/old art repose Serpenths will get updates; maybe I'll finally get one. :D
Oh... no... I liked him much better before.
I was going to get one, but after this update, I think I'll pass.
The vibrant is so pretty!
HUM! I can finally aim for Vishuddha to turn Aqua! Thanks!
I love it ... but, like the original serpenth, I just wish it didn't have a head of hair haha - I especially like the Aqua colourfill tho
Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the update. But I would've kind of liked a proper revamp versus a "use the same pose, fix the shading, tweak a few things and leave all the cringe anatomy as is" kind of revamp. ._. Oh well. Overlays, I guess.
I guess it just ate a very large meal?
THE WEIRD PUDGE IS REALLY MESSING WITH MY CLEAN LINES OCD.........
Cool. More storm pets, please.
Aww the shading is really nice, but overall it looks a little off :( Theres a weird sticky out bit on the right side that looks a little weird, and i have to agree with others, the wings look like they are on backwards. I much prefer the expression on the old version too, it always made me think that it was up to no good. Also the hair looks a lot less soft and flowy and almost as if its now made of plasticine rather than hair because of the big chunkier locks rather than the thinner, more wispy ones before. Think i might have to change Jesse in to something else now as im not a fan sadly.
I don't know... I think I liked the old one better and I never thought it needed revamp. I still appreciate the artist's effort and skill though.
Why? We didn't needa revamp for it, sooooo many other pets need revamping!! :(
Snaaake! A snaaaake! Ooh it's a snaaake!! XD Nce update, love the shading!
... But why does it still look like it has a broken neck? :'( The wings also look strange, like we're being showed the upper side of a bird's wing and not the underside.
Plus, they look kind of tacked on? Like they don't really belong on the serpenth, just like the old ones. And it looks kind of weird that the mane doesn't match the hair on some of them, but not all of them. I feel like they should either all match r none of them should match.
ooo top notch shading! I'm not sure if I prefer the old or new face, but either way, v pretty snek
You can find old images on SubetaLodge
well... ok. they are kinda nice and all. but now I need to change my serpenth in smth else 'cos his eyes is not blue anymore ._. and it was one of the main reason why I choosed twilight serpenth for that character. sigh
Love it, thank you!
Eh, the wings on this look really off. It looks like we're looking at the backs of the wings rather than the front.
fixed it
Cool!! Nice revamp! :D
I'm not liking this update.
It has lost its sassy expression.
It now has pronounced eyebrow ridges like the idiotic neopet does.
I agree with it's weirdly pudgy. There is a sharp reduction in total width starting just above the wing tops that is not explained by perspective and shading. Yes a snake that has eaten something has a bulge, but it isn't for the whole length, it's like it has eaten another Serpenth.
The belly no longer looks slick and snaky and now looks ...wormy? I have a sad.
Oh!! These are gorgeous! I love the vibrant one!
Ok, but now we need a wearable wig with the same colour tones as the vibrant serpenth's floofy bit, because it's glorious!
chubby snakes ftw tho
I do prefer the stomach on the old version (it looked more sleek) but I do rather like the textures and wings of the new version. The aqua is gorgeous and the Vibrant looks pretty good as well!
ANYWAY as usual i like parts of the old & the new but i really, REALLY like the updated shading & head shape. there's a lot of personality in the face now i wanna put those wings in my mouth 10/10 would snake
This is one of those occasions when I prefer the old version. Seen as, either way, I don't have/ would have one my opinion doesn't really matter ;P
goddamn it i uploaded the wrong ones. kill me.
I like the old one better