Dear Devs... Who designs the creatures?

subnauticambriansubnauticambrian U.S. Join Date: 2016-01-19 Member: 211679Members
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A question, exactly as the title would suggest. I bought Subnautica originally because the creature design looked absolutely astounding, and I was not disappointed! In fact, throughout my exploration around the in-game world, and with the few updates I've seen, I've discovered the creature design was much, much better than I originally assumed! I love the active and flexible environment, and especially the designs and body plans of the organisms! I don't know if I just haven't played enough biology-heavy games, but it seems like each one of these creatures is truly inspired, and incomparable to anything in the in-game universe or anything we would see in real life. I think it's safe to say that the creatures are my favorite part of Subnautica...

So, with that said, I was wondering who exactly designs these? Whoever it is, if any of you devs are reading this, please send them my heartfelt thanks for making these fantastic beasts! Additionally, if any of you devs actually are reading this, and if one of you is the one who designs the creatures, would you mind saying where (if anywhere) you get your inspiration? Some of the organisms in this game truly baffle me- the mesmer, for instance: how on earth did someone come up with that? Oh, and definitely a big thank you to whoever codes the creature interactions- watching the animals of Subnautica hunt, collaborate, and flee from each other is a beautiful thing to watch!
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  • NimmanuNimmanu NH, USA Join Date: 2017-01-14 Member: 226681Members
    It really is an incredibly beautiful game in so many, many ways. My favorite is actually the bladderfish. I mean, how can something that sounds so unspeakably disgusting be so pretty? lol.

    All of the artwork is head and shoulders above. Wish I could agree and awesome both. ;)
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  • MisterYoonMisterYoon Join Date: 2012-08-18 Member: 155747Members
    Still i would like to see more and more diverse creatures. It becomes too repetitive after we pass Grassy Pleateau, as it is either empty or just same fishes everywhere.
    Especially there are overall too many Spadefish and Boomerang. They are just everywhere.

    Only creatures upcoming are two end-game creatures. I would like to see all concept-art creatures until the release and for me it doesn't matter if they are just as passive as Bladderfish.

    More crawling creatures like Sea Treader and Cave Crawlers are needed. Rock Puncher is in backlog, it might return, but nobody knows.

    There was once "Random Creature Varations" as one of dev's future plans but is cut off, which i find sad.
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  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    edited January 2017
    Cory ( @Squeal_Like_A_Pig ) keeps bringing in sea creatures he finds on the beach, the one that stood out the most was @Hugh :tongue:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d7CSZZZV4w

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  • MisterYoonMisterYoon Join Date: 2012-08-18 Member: 155747Members
    Kouji_San wrote: »
    Cory ( @Squeal_Like_A_Pig ) keeps bringing in sea creatures he finds on the beach, the one that stood out the most was @Hugh :tongue:

    We need more!
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  • subnauticambriansubnauticambrian U.S. Join Date: 2016-01-19 Member: 211679Members
    MisterYoon wrote: »
    Still i would like to see more and more diverse creatures. It becomes too repetitive after we pass Grassy Pleateau, as it is either empty or just same fishes everywhere.
    Especially there are overall too many Spadefish and Boomerang. They are just everywhere.

    We have gotten a few deep-sea cousins of shallow-water species, such as the blighter or spinefish (or lava boomerang/eyeye). If anything, I would like to see some more of those. Other than that though, I agree with your statement that the spadefish and boomerang are ubiquitous. Perhaps they merely have superior adaptations for their habitats?
    MisterYoon wrote: »
    More crawling creatures like Sea Treader and Cave Crawlers are needed. Rock Puncher is in backlog, it might return, but nobody knows.

    I agree, I would love to see some more crustaceans. As is, there is an abundance of fish/chordates in the Subnautican ocean, and though those are quite wonderful, realistically there would probably be more phylum diversity. I'll admit there are more crustacean/arthropod animals in Subnautica than are often recognized: The cave/blood crawlers, rock grubs, shuttle bugs, sea treader, and perhaps even the mesmer (not to mention the rock puncher). However, I would appreciate the addition of fauna more similar to molluscs, sponges, sea worms, cnidarians, and ctenophores. In addition to rounding out the oceanic diversity, this would allow the devs to experiment with different body plans, and the addition of crazier creatures. Although, there are already several species in the game that seemingly defy classification, which I love! The more imaginative, the better!
    MisterYoon wrote: »
    There was once "Random Creature Varations" as one of dev's future plans but is cut off, which i find sad.

    This sounds really nice, but take this to too far of an extent and you end up with something like No Man's Sky...

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  • wowwinkwowwink Merica Join Date: 2016-12-05 Member: 224596Members
    Can we get that pink monster thing, I love is so much.
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  • NerdyEricNerdyEric Join Date: 2016-11-15 Member: 223876Members
    wowwink wrote: »
    Can we get that pink monster thing, I love is so much.
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    Yeah we need a adorable creature that has the ability to kill you!!!
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  • wowwinkwowwink Merica Join Date: 2016-12-05 Member: 224596Members
    NerdyEric wrote: »
    wowwink wrote: »
    Can we get that pink monster thing, I love is so much.
    qnnlxpeuv6lk.jpg

    Yeah we need a adorable creature that has the ability to kill you!!!
    They only kill you if you try to kill them
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  • Morph_GuyMorph_Guy Join Date: 2016-04-21 Member: 216034Members
    edited January 2017
    Speaking of creature designs, has anyone seen this old concept art?
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    These creatures just look so weird. They almost look like they're from a completely different game.
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  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    wowwink wrote: »
    NerdyEric wrote: »
    wowwink wrote: »
    Can we get that pink monster thing, I love is so much.
    qnnlxpeuv6lk.jpg

    Yeah we need a adorable creature that has the ability to kill you!!!
    They only kill you if you try to kill them

    That's what they want you to think >_>
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  • RequiemfangRequiemfang Join Date: 2015-02-22 Member: 201492Members
    Morph_Guy wrote: »
    Speaking of creature designs, has anyone seen this old concept art?
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    These creatures just look so weird. They almost look like they're from a completely different game.

    I've seen that, out of all the concepts on that image only Gabe's Feather was kept.

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  • SkopeSkope Wouldn't you like to know ;) Join Date: 2016-06-07 Member: 218212Members
    edited January 2017
    I don't know who designed the creatures, but if I remember correctly, @Obraxis does the creature animations. It says something along those lines on his forum profile.

    EDIT: Obraxis' profile just says "Subnautica Animator."

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  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    edited January 2017
    Cory is the art director so I assume he's the dream and nightmare specialist we've come to know and love. The concept art is his doing AFAIK
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  • Morph_GuyMorph_Guy Join Date: 2016-04-21 Member: 216034Members
    Pat Presley also did some of the concept art.
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  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    Morph_Guy wrote: »
    Pat Presley also did some of the concept art.

    Ah cool, also thanks for that link. That stuff on there is friggin' amazing!!!
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