Lummies - Contest Entry

Discussion in 'The Monster Monster Contest' started by starman, Mar 8, 2012.

  1. starman

    starman Subatomic Cosmonaut

    I hope this would be one of the more unique entrys.
    To be honest I didn't think it fit the catagory of a "monster", but i liked the idea enough to submit it any.

    And so with that I bring you Lummies!
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    Background Infromation
    The Lummies are tiny, adorable creatures that usually dwell on peaceful planets. Their survival trait is rather unique, as they possess the ability give off a strange radiation that can heal nearby creatures of any sickness or injury. Those creatures feeling grateful in return share some of the food that it’s stockpiled.

    This over years of study, the behaviour of the lummies seems unique as well, as they seem to be very comfortable to walking up to strange creatures and healing them, though a lot of the time they are not looking for food but are instead looking to help out someone in need, and even on several occasions walks up to random space explorers and slowly heal them. This generous nature has earned lummies lots of allies in its natural habitat.

    But as you may have expected there is a downside to this peaceful attitude. Within their body, is a highly prized 'gel' that has extensive healing properties that could sell for a small fortune and because of this they are hunted often by space pirates and explorers alike. And because of their keenness to befriend new beings, they are often easy prey.

    To increase the lummie's population, some pirates have introduced the Lummies on to other planets, but because these new homes are a lot less forgiving than their original homes they are often easy prey for tougher monsters, or are bullied into healing it, which can be seen fairly commonly on high threat level planets.
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    The poor lummies are not accustomed to the violence, an often wonders why it was attacked, thinking it was something they might have done wrong.

    Gameplay

    Lummies are not very commonly found. On low threat level planets they are generally not attacked by other creatures, and usually runs up to anything that is injured and heals them (including the player).

    On high threat level planets they are always found accompanied by a difficult monster, and makes the monster harder to kill as a result. When they're attacked they are paralyzed with fear and cannot move except for shivering with fear.
    They drop an item, which can be crafted for very high level healing items, or sold for a fair amount of money.
    The only thing that would limit the player into not killing it is if they want it as a pet. That is if they're a total monster with no heart whatsoever ->:devil:.
     
    thefluvirus, Pigsnot, Venthas and 3 others like this.
  2. TenaciousTinkerer

    TenaciousTinkerer Cosmic Narwhal

    Somebody's gonna say it but this thing is cute :3
     
  3. Awww, littly pinky is back!
    Lol, I loved finding these things In Terraria.
    Even though this is completly different, I hope it is still as rare as pinkys, and I really like the idea of it healing the player, he he
     
  4. Ivar A.K. Medaas

    Ivar A.K. Medaas Scruffy Nerf-Herder

    I want one!:up: it's vital for the immersion of a exploring game like this, that not every alien or creature is aggressive against the player. well done=)
     
  5. Narutoman

    Narutoman Void-Bound Voyager

    aweee its so cute : ) Me gusta
     
  6. jackalope

    jackalope Big Damn Hero

    IT'S ADORABLE!
     
  7. Dynafols

    Dynafols Black Hole Surfer

    I once played Paper Mario!

    In all honesty, its cute, but it reminds of a character from Paper Mario, TTYD called Punies.
     
  8. jackalope

    jackalope Big Damn Hero

    Yes! PUNIES! Those things were adorable! It was a pain to get out of the tree before it exploded or whatever.
     
  9. Lasercat77

    Lasercat77 Pangalactic Porcupine

    I can only think of the Punies from TTYD. They look the same but blue and with 2 eyes. Anyways,Great concept. Also, it sorta looks like something out of Kirby
     
  10. Gmaker

    Gmaker Void-Bound Voyager

    Why am I just lovingly staring at this absolutely adorable little being? *squee*:love:
     
  11. Venthas

    Venthas Aquatic Astronaut

    Nice job! It looks so peaceful and perfect compared to the death creature that I just made...
     
  12. transcendence

    transcendence Orbital Explorer

    Wow, owned my idea, lol.
    Very cute pink blob thing, and nice idea with the healing.
     
  13. Denny

    Denny Void-Bound Voyager

    So. Damn. Adorable.
    Gimme!
     
  14. Pandora

    Pandora Existential Complex

    Kyaaaa! So cute! *squeeze*
     
  15. Pigsnot

    Pigsnot Phantasmal Quasar

    Great idea man, this has potential!, i think that this should be put in the game, monster or not.
     
  16. downstroypvp

    downstroypvp Scruffy Nerf-Herder

    Aha I'm lovin' it. I will fill a pool of lummies and swim into it!
     

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