Azu Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 47 minutes ago, Lisek said: I have (or will have (maybe(probably not)), more accurately), a bland fursona. Because I never wanted to stand out, and never do anything to stand out. It fits my personality perfectly. Hey, whatever works. It's just not quite my thing is all. On 12/11/2015 at 9:43 PM, KookyFox said: ... TwT So I'm not cool with you then? Doesn't mean I don't like your character. Plus, you're fine. My original post was a little too harsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cingal Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 4 minutes ago, Azurex said: Hey, whatever works. It's just not quite my thing is all. Doesn't mean I don't like your character. Plus, you're fine. My original post was a little too harsh Do I meet your approval? ;-; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azu Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Just now, Cingal said: Do I meet your approval? ;-; That's classified information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 ITT: Erryone looking for Azurex Senpai's approval 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cingal Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 6 minutes ago, WolfNightV4X1 said: ITT: Erryone looking for Azurex Senpai's approval I only want to be loved. ;-; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troj Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 9 hours ago, LazerMaster5 said: Any distinguishable shapes really detract from peoples 'sonas, like having a pot leaf or a music note distuingishable on their fur/skin/whatever. It does not work very well in my opinion. Well, and it bugs me when people just seem to pick symbols that don't really have anything to do with the character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KookyFox Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I personally have a very bland fursona, heck Kooky's a fox.... period. But I like to differentiate him from others, by his clothes, attitude, and expressions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calemeyr Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Oh look a thread bashing fursonas, we shouldn't criticize them it's a reflection of the creator. :V Honestly, the most boring fursonas are ones that try too hard to be like another sona. Recolors, Telephone knockoffs, and all that edgy OC stuff fron deviantart is just bad. Same with all the clashing colors. It doesn't matter if the sona looks boring, it's the character that counts. Unfortunately, like most forms of media these days, design is a stand-in for character. Why have plot when you can have explosions? We're so afraid of not being noticed we end up making characters too flashy to be looked at. It's not just furry. Look at anything, really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 If you wanna be a special snowflake, just pick something that isn't a dog/fox/cat/weird furry shark thing. People seem to really like/wanna fuck my thing and it's literally just one solid color with a couple generic, nondescript facial marks. Just now, Calemeyr said: Oh look a thread bashing fursonas, we shouldn't criticize them it's a reflection of the creator. :V Honestly, the most boring fursonas are ones that try too hard to be like another sona. Recolors, Telephone knockoffs, and all that edgy OC stuff fron deviantart is just bad. Same with all the clashing colors. It doesn't matter if the sona looks boring, it's the character that counts. Unfortunately, like most forms of media these days, design is a stand-in for character. Why have plot when you can have explosions? We're so afraid of not being noticed we end up making characters too flashy to be looked at. It's not just furry. Look at anything, really. Well for most people design literally is the most important thing since it's merely a stand-in to appear in art or porn. If it's a character meant to be acted out at cons or used in RP's or something then 'character' certainly matters but for most people that's not the case. I mean my characters personality is literally just me since that's what it's supposed to be since drawing porn of real people is creepy. Unlike drawing porn of animal people which is perfectly acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calemeyr Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 1 minute ago, PastryOfApathy said: If you wanna be a special snowflake, just pick something that isn't a dog/fox/cat/weird furry shark thing. People seem to really like/wanna fuck my thing and it's literally just one solid color with a couple generic, nondescript facial marks. Well for most people design literally is the most important thing since it's merely a stand-in to appear in art or porn. If it's a character meant to be acted out at cons or used in RP's or something then 'character' certainly matters but for most people that's not the case. I mean my characters personality is literally just me since that's what it's supposed to be since drawing porn of real people is creepy. Unlike drawing porn of animal people which is perfectly acceptable. So people actually see themselves as radioactive mutant dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonixbat Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Designing a fursona always seems like a struggle to have the "coolest" one. I saw somewhere that it is best to not hide your negative traits and there you have it! A relateable unique character with no bedazzle all over! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calemeyr Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 2 minutes ago, pheonixbat said: Designing a fursona always seems like a struggle to have the "coolest" one. I saw somewhere that it is best to not hide your negative traits and there you have it! A relateable unique character with no bedazzle all over! That is what an interesting character would be! Flashy overdesigned characters are the boring ones, as are ones that try too hard to be a different character. Just because your character is a fox doesn't mean it's unoriginal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onnes Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 26 minutes ago, Calemeyr said: So people actually see themselves as radioactive mutant dogs? I think most fursonas serve primarily as digital avatars for the person using them. They provide a recognizable visual presence and association. Whether or not they are also well-developed characters is another thing entirely, as not all fursonas are developed as characters and not all characters are used as fursonas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 1 hour ago, Calemeyr said: So people actually see themselves as radioactive mutant dogs? When they're masturbating sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 On 12/10/2015 at 1:23 AM, Troj said: Agreed. It's fine and dandy to have fetishes, but making your fursona--your alter ego--revolve entirely around your fetish screams "Doesn't get out enough." Having an alter ego in the first place screams that, Troj. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcstinks Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Can we retire this list of things to differentiate animal head people from each other? They don't work anymore! I want these cliches to die. Also, I enjoy lists, and I enjoy hating things others enjoy, so here I will combine my two pleasures. Eyepatches Cybernetic limb Headsets Wings Elemental fire Angels and demons (especially demons oh my god) Ears with a bite taken out of them Weapons they have no business using Rows of rainbow earrings Complicated tattoos A token object they always wear or carry that "represents" them (gear, nail, etc) Heterochromia (eyes don't match) Multiple tails A tragic or complicated backstory I don't care about Stupidly big muscles or breasts Color changes (unless they look like a cartoon character) Scars Being Japanese Edited January 14, 2016 by jcstinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, jcstinks said: Can we retire this list of things to differentiate animal head people from each other? They don't work anymore! I want these cliches to die. Also, I enjoy lists, and I enjoy hating things others enjoy, so here I will combine my two pleasures. Eyepatches Cybernetic limb Headsets Wings Elemental fire Angels and demons (especially demons oh my god) Ears with a bite taken out of them Weapons they have no business using Rows of rainbow earrings Complicated tattoos A token object they always wear or carry that "represents" them (gear, nail, etc) Heterochromia (eyes don't match) Multiple tails A tragic or complicated backstory I don't care about Stupidly big muscles or breasts Color changes (unless they look like a cartoon character) Scars Being Japanese I agree that eye-patches, wings, piercings, tattoos (how do these work on fur anyway?) and massive breasts are just not aesthetically pleasing anyway, even if they weren't tropes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 29 minutes ago, jcstinks said: Can we retire this list of things to differentiate animal head people from each other? They don't work anymore! I want these cliches to die. Also, I enjoy lists, and I enjoy hating things others enjoy, so here I will combine my two pleasures. Eyepatches wow r00d 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 31 minutes ago, jcstinks said: Can we retire this list of things to differentiate animal head people from each other? They don't work anymore! I want these cliches to die. Also, I enjoy lists, and I enjoy hating things others enjoy, so here I will combine my two pleasures. Headsets Wings Elemental fire Angels and demons (especially demons oh my god) Weapons they have no business using A token object they always wear or carry that "represents" them (gear, nail, etc) Heterochromia (eyes don't match) Wut did you say about wings and heterochromia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcstinks Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 42 minutes ago, PastryOfApathy said: wow r00d their dumb 38 minutes ago, Nova said: Wut did you say about wings and heterochromia. you're face is dumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 @Nova with all due respect, if you just happen to have 7/9 traits on a list about cliches and snowflakism, I think you maaay have a character thats a special snowflake. x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, jcstinks said: their dumb ur dum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcstinks Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 1 minute ago, PastryOfApathy said: ur dum wanna fite about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 8 minutes ago, jcstinks said: wanna fite about it lets fukin go 1v1 me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, Rhíulchabán said: What about Chocobos!? D: I love my cutie pie Chocobos... ;_; Well it's basically just a giant chicken. Not like it's the most original thing ever to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) My sona suxs :V Such a terrible design I should leave the Fandom :V Edited January 14, 2016 by Joel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcstinks Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Just now, Joel said: My sona suxs :V Nah, I'd hit it. ^-^b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Rhíulchabán said: So are we equating the quality of a character purely with originality? In that case people better start making never before seen aliens for fursonas considering using any animal period is unoriginal, regardless of how you modify it from it's basic premise if we use this as our mark of quality. Humans have been lazy for thousands of years, I mean most gods and myths were just mixtures of various things to make new ones. Then the problem always arises where you can get too "out there" and the ability to feel empathy for the "truly unique and alien" goes right out the window. Many sci-fi and fantasy writers use tropes for races because if you go too crazy the average person is offput by the sheer different-ness. Hey, I'm not criticizing, just going off what Hewge said. I honestly like your weird chicken thing, it's cute and I don't even think I'd make the FF-connection without being explicitly told to be honest. My sona suxs :V Literally the worst I've ever seen. Kill yourself immediately. ;^) Edited January 14, 2016 by PastryOfApathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibu Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Horribly Designed Sona - Mine. Maduro's just a random brown mutt with simple markings and a generic earring. No originally at all. Still love him, though, even if he is badly designed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Rhíulchabán said: I'm not mad, sorry if I came off that way. I'm just legitimately curious how folks view originality when it comes to this. It's true that picking any species isn't really very original, whether real or taken from fiction. This raises the question then of if there is any originality inherent in the chosen species at all? Like, where does one thing become original and another not? When does it go overboard and become special snowflake? Does it ever? How can we judge that? Maybe I'm looking at it too deeply, but I just came out of a philosophy class, so my mind is all like "woah" right now and wanting to understand things. There isn't anything truly "original" sure. But it's fair to say for example an OC that's a sloth or something sticks out more than another fox, not that there's anything wrong with that of course. I mean foxes are cute after all. ;3 Edited January 14, 2016 by PastryOfApathy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 My fursona has a story and is part of a story so snowflake doesnt affect me HA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlastairSnowpaw Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Most animals are pretty well designed any pretty by nature (snow leopards are prime example of this), no need to add too too much when anthromizing. Even generic foxes are fine as long as they have some simple things like some nice hair or something. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 38 minutes ago, PastryOfApathy said: Literally the worst I've ever seen. Kill yourself immediately. ;^) Yes ma'am anything for you :V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, Joel said: Yes ma'am anything for you :V I AM GOD! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless/Nameless Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 All this gives me an idea. How 'bout a new thread called "Horrible Designed Humans"?? "Aww geez, there's TOO many Caucasians; ugh, SOOOO original..." "He's got a unique haircut? Pfft, what a special little snowflake..." "Oh my god, what a godawful skin color!!!!" Please don't let my satire keep you from furthering this fascinating thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcstinks Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 17 minutes ago, Endless/Nameless said: All this gives me an idea. How 'bout a new thread called "Horrible Designed Humans"?? "Aww geez, there's TOO many Caucasians; ugh, SOOOO original..." "He's got a unique haircut? Pfft, what a special little snowflake..." "Oh my god, what a godawful skin color!!!!" Please don't let my satire keep you from furthering this fascinating thread... I believe that's sarcasm, not satire. Also, I don't think they're the same thing. If we want to just do an ugly people thread, we can probably just call it "mugshots." :3c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willow Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 19 minutes ago, Endless/Nameless said: All this gives me an idea. How 'bout a new thread called "Horrible Designed Humans"?? I like that idea. let me contribute one 1 minute ago, jcstinks said: I believe that's sarcasm, not satire. Also, I don't think they're the same thing. If we want to just do an ugly people thread, we can probably just call it "mugshots." :3c damn. shots fired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless/Nameless Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, jcstinks said: I believe that's sarcasm, not satire. Whatv, u prob right. 3 minutes ago, jcstinks said: Also, I don't think they're the same thing. They're not. I just drew an interesting parallel. 4 minutes ago, jcstinks said: If we want to just do an ugly people thread, we can probably just call it "mugshots." :3c Ain't it the truth? lol 4 minutes ago, willow said: I like that idea. let me contribute one Hey, at least he was able to get himself small loan of $1,000,000 (wow, I'm lame) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewge Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 9 hours ago, Rhíulchabán said: What about Chocobos!? D: I love my cutie pie Chocobos... ;_; If you go choco then you're just loco :v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 10 hours ago, Endless/Nameless said: All this gives me an idea. How 'bout a new thread called "Horrible Designed Humans"?? "Aww geez, there's TOO many Caucasians; ugh, SOOOO original..." "He's got a unique haircut? Pfft, what a special little snowflake..." "Oh my god, what a godawful skin color!!!!" Please don't let my satire keep you from furthering this fascinating thread... I have seen some horribly designed humans, they dress in generic mainstream clothing and go to the local hairdressers to all have the same kind of cut. They flock together in cities and train stations and not a single one stands out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazen Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Anything neon colored or has biohazard signs-- although appropriate as those levels of faggotry are extremely toxic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrirDarkWolf Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm not sorry my glowing penis/hair/eyes and hybridtality offend you :v Though I do need a redesign of my fursona anyway, just some touch ups. But I digress, I don't really mind anyone's sona, as long as you don't tread into special snowflake/entire new gender/something tumblr-esque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) On 1/22/2016 at 3:05 AM, Brazen said: Anything neon colored or has biohazard signs-- although appropriate as those levels of faggotry are extremely toxic. I'm not sure whether to be offended or not. I don't think it's neon but some people (somewhat incorrectly) say otherwise. FUN FACT: It was a originally darker shade of green (and I think a shade of grey at some point) but that seemed too drab and boring. btw @willow I'll have you know Donald Trump is the pinnacle of human evolution. Of course a filthy degenerate such as yourself wouldn't know that if it climbed up your butt and furthered the homosexual agenda to spite god. Edited January 23, 2016 by PastryOfApathy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willow Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 11 minutes ago, PastryOfApathy said: I'm not sure whether to be offended or not. I don't think it's neon but some people (somewhat incorrectly) say otherwise. FUN FACT: It was a originally darker shade of green (and I think a shade of grey at some point) but that seemed too drab and boring. btw @willow I'll have you know Donald Trump is the pinnacle of human evolution. Of course a filthy degenerate such as yourself wouldn't know that if it climbed up your butt and furthered the homosexual agenda to spite god. /:< those sound like fighting words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 1 minute ago, willow said: /:< those sound like fighting words I only speak the word of the lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willow Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 10 minutes ago, PastryOfApathy said: I only speak the word of the lord. that hurt me to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chii Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 The worst are those stupid acid fursuit/oc things that were a thing for a while k i l l t h e m a l l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maug Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Crossovers are always terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapa Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Maug said: Crossovers are always terrible. I too would get a tattoo of my face on my ass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Maug said: Crossovers are always terrible. Not always, just almost always. Now fan OC's, yeah that shit's usually terrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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