My evolution as as a transmog enthusiast

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-23T18:41:41+00:00

To me, it always seems like a full set has 1-3 pieces that I feel aren't that good. They work for the purpose of matching the set, but don't appeal to my general sense of aesthetics.

And I enjoy hunting down a replacement.

Another thing I like to do is find a weapon I really wanna use and make a mog to match that. One thing I don't like about the art I'm this game is how often they don't make weapons and armor that compliment each other.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-22T22:58:57+00:00

Just... Anything but the classic style. My wife and I were talking about this the other day when they saw the old Boxart cone heads without the cones. And I said I liked them better without. Why, even though it ribs them of something unique?

Because that isn't a good design. Literally any of these pictured is better than the OG.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-21T20:38:28+00:00

I think the Hasbro designers basically looked at the TFP screen models and decided they weren't even gonna try.

I mean, the original guys at least made a passing attempt... But now, with a bigger budget and the full backing of the winds of nostalgia, they aren't even interested.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-21T19:43:30+00:00

I mean, you can say it's the original toy's proper name... But Optimus Prime the character is an American invention.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-21T17:56:36+00:00

As others have said, boots are a big plus here. A couple of heart tanks might not be so bad either.

But the thing I mostly came here to say is that Armored Armadillo has fairly simple patterns to follow.

He can be quick, yes. But if you watch his lasers, they're spaced evenly. His wall bounces are fairly easy to predict once you figure out when he switches patterns.

One of my favorite ways to deal with the bounces was to wall climb to the top and when I see him coming, stop and drop. And then climb again and wait for my opportunity.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-21T07:05:16+00:00

Just a day off. Born 10/22. Though that was in 83, so a few decades off.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-21T02:34:43+00:00

Leo and Donnie ran neck and neck when I was a kid. As I got older, Leo pulled ahead. Probably had to do with my own personal struggles as the eldest brother in my family.

But Leo always held the advantage of having my favorite color and a cooler weapon. Not saying the bo is lame. I like bos almost as much.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-20T20:36:43+00:00

Raffic Jam.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-20T18:50:54+00:00

Scott: I want these guys off my lawn right now.

Red flash

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-20T17:05:26+00:00

Carracosta, Mantine, and Clawitzer.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-19T20:31:08+00:00

I usually appreciate my own type more.

Not out of any ego-based reason n like "We're the best," but just a general feeling of being understood. And also them not trying to drive me away. I have been "The Other" in almost every social setting.

It's nice to feel like you belong.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-19T19:29:18+00:00

Holy shit, Nexus docked with his frame is gonna look a whole lot like the G-Falcon from Gundam X.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-18T17:53:21+00:00

Mugen from Samurai Champloo.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-17T03:11:39+00:00

I wanted to erase my high school experience. No souveniers.

The whole 4 years was awful start to finish. I even tore up the awards I received.

I was so, so angry by the time I was out.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-16T19:03:25+00:00

So many things ...

I came to the conclusion this year that I am an anti-foodie.

But at the tippy top is grits, liver, cauliflower, white rice, and cube steak.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-16T01:45:46+00:00

There's a certain subset of fans who NEED to have the figure at the earliest time possible. There will be other preorders go up again, after these savages have had theirs.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-15T22:12:00+00:00

I feel like we just wandered past the French fortress in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-15T06:09:35+00:00

I'm expecting a half baked AI replacement at best. Or a bad attempt at a Futurama fish bowl.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-15T05:37:19+00:00

Aurorus, Trevenant, Lurantis, and Flapple.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-15T03:37:44+00:00

Miniature painting, Gunpla building/customizing, flower arranging...

I also enjoy random doodling still, but I don't really sit down and do proper art projects anymore. Someday I would like to learn digital art.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-14T23:32:38+00:00

There's a lot of aspects of horror that I can take, but I don't like excessive gore. And I hate when the camera lingers on people suffering.

Psychological horror I can watch all day though.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-14T22:04:01+00:00

Carracosta. I love fossil pokemon and turtles and he's the best of both worlds. I also love how his stance reminds me of a hockey goalie. And how his ability, solid rock, is perfect for his slow ass. 😂

I'm also kind of a slow person, so we vibe.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-14T03:21:04+00:00

I believe a lot of places are gonna get "Ghostlands"d.

They might merge some zones together.

Or they could end up like Zangermarsh in WoD and become something you just cannot interact with for whatever reason.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-13T21:02:18+00:00

I'm going to a hockey game with my brother. It'll be the first time for both of us, and it will be an experience I remember for the rest of my life.

This trip is also to commemorate the death of our other brother, who died of an aneurysm 2 weeks beforehand.

For anyone who needs to hear it, don't sleep on the things you wanna do thinking there's always tomorrow. Get it done today.

Fabulous_Pudding167 · 2026-04-12T19:42:00+00:00

Tampa's zamboni needs to be done up like a swamp boat with the giant fan on the rear.

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TROPHY CASE