Swampie Update!







The swampie has received a small update, and is now available in aqua! Will you take one of these large water-beasts into your home? (You're going to need a bigger bath)

March 10, 2016, 2:25 pm by Asrodeia
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I love the Swampie as it is. Plain? So? They're beautiful. they get fancy in the special potion poses, but i've always loved the simplicity of cream, dusk, nuclear, etc on the swampie.

March 10, 2016, 1:08 pm by Zay
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Remember how the Fester got a complete overhaul, I'd like to see something like that with the Swampie.

March 10, 2016, 1:06 pm by Zay
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I didn't even notice a difference until someone put the old and new one side by side. While they do look betterm I have to agree I love 's ideas for the Swampie the best. Perhaps if they looked something like that and had more life in them I'd want one, but unfortunately not as is.

March 10, 2016, 12:37 pm by Ravage
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Needs a total overhaul... :( I would love one as a pet but too.... plain.

March 10, 2016, 9:38 am by Arbitrary
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I would have 1,000 Swampies if they looked like yours. I've always loved the idea of the Swampie, like having your own little Loch Ness monster as a pet, but they are a tad dull in the art department, and that's what's kept me away.

March 9, 2016, 7:28 pm by Wolfism
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The swampie has to be one of the most boring pets. Seriously, I can't even see the change here :(

March 9, 2016, 5:18 pm by Wolf_Spirit
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I honestly love your interpretation of the swampie. It's really, really good! I agree that the pets on here could use way more detail than what a lot are, even though the art for them is fantastic. I'd love to see more fur detail, more scale detail, more...anything detail, really, depending on the pet specie. There's not enough of it and I know these phenomenal artists can do such things. I mean, look at the steamworks pets! They really do know detail!

March 9, 2016, 5:09 pm by Lexx
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I have always loved swampies and I LOVE this update! ;A; Makes me wish I still had one... might need to make another one at some point. Unpopular opinion, but I don't mind that they are simply shaped... though more markings might be nice.

March 9, 2016, 1:32 pm by Chey
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they do look so much better, but still not up to par with the rest of the pets onsite. still won't be needing one. :(

March 9, 2016, 2:48 am by Vaixation
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While there are some improvements to the pet, I'm really disappointed in how lackluster the actual pet is. It only has around three colors on it, which in and of itself makes it feel a bit simplistic, and there aren't very many patterns going for it to help it shine as a pet. There are SO MANY pets on the site that don't get a lot of attention, when a tweak or two and they could shine so hardcore. Even just changing up the spines to be less stiff / orderly could give this pet a lot of character, and that's really what it's lacking here: something that makes it stand out from the crowd.

Below I've drawn an example of what I mean. And keep in mind this literally took me roughly only 30 minutes, so the lineart / shading is absurdly rushed / only really a basic example, but adding more detail to it like little ridges in its skin, or a more complex color scheme rather than just very smooth / very little anatomical features could give this pet so much more life and vibrancy to it. Even incorporating the color of the eye for the Common one would help tremendously with the flow of coloration.

[IMG]https://41.media.tumblr.com/2b2f376c8480aa912c03f63df3538cfc/tumblr_o3rh6l97td1qk7m4wo1_250.png[/IMG] [IMG]https://img.subeta.net/pets/swampie.png[/IMG]

I'd really like to see Subeta spiff up some of the pets that aren't as common like the feline / canine / equine / draconic pets. There are so many other species that could be totally unique and fascinating if you'd take the time to let them into the spotlight. But that's really just my opinion / critique.

March 9, 2016, 1:35 am by Sopheroo
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Rah openly said she is alright with more colorfill suggestions, and Aqua was a very popular demand. ;) So were Cherry and Silver.

March 9, 2016, 1:12 am by just2b
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there was a change? Fix the tail and I might notice

March 9, 2016, 12:40 am by Jasper
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Hah, wouldn't be the first time I inspired such a change but something tells me you're going to be stuck with overlays, unfortunately. :(

As for the other complaints... Yeah, I kind of agree. The swampie's a bit plain but I also love it for it's simplicity. If only I had plans for a plesiosaur like pet.

March 8, 2016, 11:32 pm by Hyacinth
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Aaaaaaa yesss (...but the tail and fins look a little off to me still). Doesn't matter in the end though SWAMPIE LOVE.

March 8, 2016, 9:29 pm by penelope
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I wish the swampies could be made to look more emotive and dynamic. A Subetan version of Nessie, would be nice.

March 8, 2016, 9:03 pm by HYPEBEAST
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I think this pet looks very outdated. Maybe it's the huge lack of details.

I keep forgetting this pet even exists since it just doesn't catch my attention enough. :(

March 8, 2016, 8:59 pm by Wolf_Spirit
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Not posting the image here for fear of the glitch coming up and breaking the image. I will link instead.

I did a bit of searching. I know the Swampie is a happy character, but I'm just showing this for the poses over the facial expressions:

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Example 5

Here are some examples of what the Swampie could be and how it could be made much better than the barely noticeable change it currently has.

March 8, 2016, 8:54 pm by twocents
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Shading's better, but it's still one of the more dull pets for my taste.

March 8, 2016, 8:45 pm by Wolf_Spirit
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I sent my original comment too soon...the lineart is virtually identical. The only differences are in the shading and the rounded points on the spines on the head and back. There was more definition to the eyes in the old version than there is now. They look more lifeless if anything. Very disappointing. They really need a much better update than this minute change :/

March 8, 2016, 8:34 pm by Souza
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Aeanoid next perhaps?

March 8, 2016, 8:32 pm by Wolf_Spirit
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I dunno...I was kinda hoping for much more than just a tiny slight update. They still don't enthuse me x_x

March 8, 2016, 8:06 pm by GlasGalahad
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They look less lifeless, but I feel there could be more detail added. It's a good start, though!

March 8, 2016, 7:54 pm by Glint
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With the people that agree that it's an upgrade, but even then it still looks somewhat lifeless.

March 8, 2016, 7:40 pm by Alison
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Its better, but you guys didn't take it far enough I don't think. At least it doesn't look like a piece of plastic now.

March 8, 2016, 7:35 pm by Sopheroo
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That's a nice gesture.

Hopefully it will inspire artists into looking and being "wow, a dark pink would be an awesome thing to add for colors"

March 8, 2016, 7:19 pm by Stiles
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I'm not the proud owner of one of them (at least yet), but their art is pretty! :) Kudos to the artist

March 8, 2016, 6:01 pm by Paks
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I don't mind the style of their eyes -- for example, I think the Field Swampie's eyes are very nice for a water creature -- but most of them lack in that depth and contrast, and appear flat and lifeless.

The new shading is an improvement (esp. Nuclear), and the Aqua looks really nice.

March 8, 2016, 6:01 pm by EurusFaeriewillow
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Great update! I think I will go adopt one.

March 8, 2016, 5:22 pm by Jasper
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I miss how shiny they were and again the brightness was toned down. As a lover of bright colors, that always depresses me but I do love the new textures and I'm so happy sun stayed orange this time so I'm not complaining.

Oh and as for . They're not official but I hope you like them all the same. ^^

Non transparant:

Codes for which can be found here. :)

March 8, 2016, 5:08 pm by Sequoia
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Great job!! ^.^ They look wonderful!

March 8, 2016, 4:29 pm by Jillian
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how about a revamp on the spectrum and blacklight. they could be so much more energetic!

March 8, 2016, 4:21 pm by Reppy
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Yay! :D

March 8, 2016, 3:57 pm by Kestrel
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Small changes, but big improvement! I've been waiting for these guys to get a little update and the new shading helps them a lot! Aqua looks so good on them.

March 8, 2016, 3:46 pm by 666_721
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Nice shading on these c: I really really like the idea of a rabbit pet, but the kanis needs major updating next. I can't wait till the kanis gets some love so that I can finally want one <3 keep up the good work, guys!

March 8, 2016, 3:02 pm by Ravel
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A bit too subtle for me.

March 8, 2016, 2:47 pm by MapleRose
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My fave update is probably the Nuclear: OLD - NEW

I like how the nuclear marking on new one actually looks like a variant of its spots, rather than a sticker slapped on lol

March 8, 2016, 2:47 pm by Lantern
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Mmm that aqua swampie is really nice ❤

March 8, 2016, 2:41 pm by MapleRose
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They look much better and in-line with the other newly updated pets, though I kind of liked the old highlighting, it made them look rubbery, which is what I imagine the Swampie skin to feel like

March 8, 2016, 2:36 pm by ChibiStraws
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These guys need full revamps, they look like they've been sent to the taxidermist... nice shading, but they still look dead.

March 8, 2016, 2:32 pm by Para
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bout time the swampie got some love! even if it is a subtle update. :b

March 8, 2016, 2:29 pm by Sopheroo
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Yeah, I know.

Half of the Swampie's old colors (twilight, cream, FIELD, DAWN) didn't fit everyone else, but man, I have feelings for the shades used for Field and Dawn on the Swampie, and it's something I'd love to see as colors, the same way the Dusk Swampie became pretty much the Aqua Swampie.

I like for colorfills.

March 8, 2016, 2:28 pm by Blue
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I give up with typing images

March 8, 2016, 2:27 pm by Blue
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March 8, 2016, 2:26 pm by Blue
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you will forever be stuck with light shades of pink!

March 8, 2016, 2:15 pm by Sopheroo
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THIS IS SOMETHING I WANT, I LOVE PINK. PINK HAS SO MANY COOL SHADES

I DON'T LIKE DAWN THAT MUCH, TOO WASHED OUT

March 8, 2016, 2:10 pm by Nebulae
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Glad to see the swampie getting some love!

March 8, 2016, 2:03 pm by Paddy
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[img align=left]https://img.subeta.net/pets/swampie_dawn.gif[/img]

Quote by Sopheroo

RIP OLD DAWN SWAMPIE.
YOU WERE THE BEST DAWN PET BECAUSE I LOVE THAT DARK PINK COLOR WAY BETTER THAN THE CURRENT DAWN SCHEME
I WANT A MAGENTA COLOR. MAGENTA IS LOVE, MAGENTA IS LIFE.

Could that mean a magenta colour fill will arrive at some point, seeing as the dusk Swampie was originally more like Aqua? 😇

March 8, 2016, 2:02 pm by odduckOasis
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Looks great! Nice update on the shading and the roundness, the face even looks better. The gold isn't changed for me but I'm sure it'll update soon.

March 8, 2016, 2:00 pm by Squid
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Is it just me or do these common recolor still have more detail than the nightmare swampie? I mean I'm always happy to see swampie love around here. I have a small hoard of swampies. The aqua is lovely. But ... I just ... want them to have MORE.

March 8, 2016, 1:45 pm by Vars
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i miss the contrast they had before in the shading but otherwise p good update!

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