Race Cephilian

Discussion in 'NPCs and Creatures' started by Houffaker, May 14, 2015.

  1. Houffaker

    Houffaker Space Hobo

    Sailor.png stage.png Rigger.png Stage 1.png Buccanneer.png stage 2.png Captain.png stage 4.png stage 3.png stage 5.png
    This is a concept idea for a new playable race called the Cephilian. They are based on Pirates/Octopuses. The racial clothing is listed from left to right as: Sailor, Rigger, Buccaneer, and Captain (Being the last four) There are different spot styles, (and ideally colors) as well as different hairstyles (I have fourteen made, only six of which are listed here). Sorry I only have figures in the same stance, I just haven't worked on any other ones yet.... I hope you enjoy and consider my idea for the game!

    Update 1: I have some more background info on their culture. There are two factions vying for power:
    The Aristocracy - A group of "Royals" who make decisions about laws on the home-world whose main goal is to keep the lower class poor..... Not very popular for obvious reasons.....

    The Pirates - A group of radicals trying to bring democracy and money to the lower classes.....They might get something done if they would stop fighting with each other.....

    You are a pirate scout sent to search for resources to aid in your cause. In hyperspace your ship malfunctions for some strange reason and stops over an isolated planet.... stupid gremlins...
    Update1.5: Added picks for Males

    Update 1.5.1: And now, our good captain Cuddlefish Captain Cuddlefish.png "Everything can be settled with a good game of Chips. And the best game of Chips is always settled in a swordfight."

    Update 1.6: Respawn animations are here! Imported piskel (1).gif Spawn.gif
     
    Last edited: May 17, 2015
  2. Daddyo540

    Daddyo540 Void-Bound Voyager

    i like the idea.....as long as lorewise they don't hate hylotl, Because apparently everyone dislikes our amazing race.
     
  3. Houffaker

    Houffaker Space Hobo

    Well they would probably love the Hylotl, given they both come from the ocean.... The Hylotl could finally have an ally
     
  4. Daddyo540

    Daddyo540 Void-Bound Voyager

    Finally, But i have to ask, hows their social aspects and culture(if you thought this out of course)
     
  5. Nibolas O Anelbozas

    Nibolas O Anelbozas Spaceman Spiff

    It's not true, i love you fish people!

    It looks interesting, but you'll need to improve it if you want this to become a thing
     
  6. Houffaker

    Houffaker Space Hobo

    Hair 1.png Hair 2.png Hair 3.png Hair 4.png Hair 5.png Hair 6.png Hair 7.png Hair 8.png Hair 9.png Hair 10.png Hair 11.png Hair 12.png Hair 13.png Hair 14.png Here are all of the Hair styles.[DOUBLEPOST=1431572648][/DOUBLEPOST]
    It's more of a trading/ stealing society. They are mostly non-religious, but highly superstitious. They are spread apart and, like the florans, will sometimes fight if two groups spend too much time with one another. "Everything can be settled with a good game of Chips. And the best game of Chips is always settled in a swordfight." - Captain Cuddlefish[DOUBLEPOST=1431572712][/DOUBLEPOST]
    Do you have any suggestions? I am open to ideas!
     
    Last edited: May 14, 2015
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  7. Nibolas O Anelbozas

    Nibolas O Anelbozas Spaceman Spiff

    a little about their biology and culture, some info about their relationship with another races, those kind of things
     
  8. Houffaker

    Houffaker Space Hobo

    I'll start work right away!
     
  9. DarkHypno

    DarkHypno Subatomic Cosmonaut

    These are really cool looking. Octopus race have anything to do with tentacle planets? (Probably not) Can't wait to see the full write up! :iswydt:
     
  10. Jareix Cryvix

    Jareix Cryvix The Waste of Time

    TECHNICALLY, they are salamanders... Based off of the Axolotl salamander. Though I guess they can be called fish since the Axolotl is sometimes referred to as "the walking fish" due to its mostly aquatic nature.
    (Sorry bout that, I am very prone to this sort of "correct-all-the-posts" thing. )

    On a more on-topic note, I really like this race idea! With a bit of work on the biology, lore, and culture; it could become feasible to incorrectly it into the game. After turning it into a mod of course, but that's something that we can deal with some other time.
    Also, any plans for some cthulu or lovecraftian references?
     
  11. Houffaker

    Houffaker Space Hobo

    Actually, I don't see any reason why it has to be a mod, not that I'm trying to push it into the game, but there are currently seven playable races, with room for eight.... I'm still pretty new to this forum though, so maybe I don't quite understand how it works......
     
  12. Jareix Cryvix

    Jareix Cryvix The Waste of Time

    In all suggestion based cases, a race suggestion is made, then developed on A LOT, then is turned into a mod, then get a ton of support, gets noticed by the devs, and then gets incorporated into the game after a long time. A good example of this would be the novakid race.
     
  13. Houffaker

    Houffaker Space Hobo

    Oh, cool..... Now I just need to learn how to make mods........[DOUBLEPOST=1431650742][/DOUBLEPOST]
    Just updated the info a bit.... suggestions always welcome. :D[DOUBLEPOST=1431653315][/DOUBLEPOST]
    No, I don't think they would be related.... It might even be funny if Cephilians were superstitious of the tentacle planets.....
     
    Last edited: May 15, 2015
  14. Jareix Cryvix

    Jareix Cryvix The Waste of Time

    You could always work with someone else. Though making mods is actually pretty fun!
     
  15. Houffaker

    Houffaker Space Hobo

    Do you have any suggestions on how to get started?
     
  16. Arcstar99

    Arcstar99 Orbital Explorer

    I kind of like this. Now we can finally have space pirates.

    Kind of reminds me of the space pirates from that one episode of Futurama.

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  17. PabloElPuas

    PabloElPuas Pangalactic Porcupine

    I like the ships could be shaped octopus or cuttlefish
     
  18. creca

    creca Big Damn Hero

    2 things I love, octopi and pirates
    Now all I need is scientist spiders and my life will be complete:rainbowbarf:
    But still, excellent idea:nod:
     
  19. haynesy566

    haynesy566 Heliosphere

    Would you require any help with the lore writing side of things? I have been working on the Drozolian race recently but am always up for more tasks/challenges. feel free to PM me
     
  20. DJFlare84

    DJFlare84 Spaceman Spiff

    Not true!

    I was like you, once, quick to jump on the idea that I must be wary of other races. Clearly, they're all jealous, I thought... but it turns out a wide number of non-Florans are openly curious and hungry for friendly debate!

    There is such beauty in hope, my friend.

    Back on topic, the universe certainly needs more sentient sealife. Did you know the human's home planet was practically ALL WATER? And yet they still evolved as a LAND-based species! Isn't that outrageous!?
     

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