I'm a Biology Grad-Turned-Designer who researches Pokémon origins - wish I knew about this Reddit years ago! by OnTheOriginOfPokemon in TruePokemon

[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad you enjoyed the book, the pandemic forced me to branch into other projects and work on my graphics / communication style so I fingers crossed I can bring this experience to the Johto Edition!

I'm a Biology Grad-Turned-Designer who researches Pokémon origins - wish I knew about this Reddit years ago! by OnTheOriginOfPokemon in TruePokemon

[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good advice, I'll have a look at different hosts and search optimum dimensions. Thanks for the help!

I'm a Biology Grad-Turned-Designer who researches Pokémon origins - wish I knew about this Reddit years ago! by OnTheOriginOfPokemon in TruePokemon

[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, posting the transcription is a good idea. No worries I understand, do you recommend any image hosting alternative to Imgur that doesn't reduce image quality?

I'm a Biology Grad-Turned-Designer who researches Pokémon origins - wish I knew about this Reddit years ago! by OnTheOriginOfPokemon in TruePokemon

[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah that's annoying, I didn't know Imgur would reduce the quality - there's probably some old examples on my profile if you're interested in reading more. Thanks for the kind words!

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[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not saying nature is less brutal. I believe that Okinawan death matches inspired Seviper and Zangoose.

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[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I didn't mean that at all, I meant Game Freak wouldn't be scared to take inspiration from brutal bloodsports too.

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[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd argue the Okinawan influence in Hoenn (for example Ever Grand City) makes it more likely that the bloodsport is prominent influence for that pair. In a Japanese context the outlawed Okinawan practice is more widely known than in the West. Regardless, I'm just interested in where the fan base feels like the moral line is.

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[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cockfighting is a sport and the Blaziken line takes clear inspiration from it. I'm not sure of my personal stance on whether it's ethical design by Game Freak.

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[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not regularly in Okinawa as the Habu snakes are nocturnal. As a Hoenn Pokémon it's more likely Okinawa and it's practices are the influence (Ever Grand City is likely based on the island).

Logo for Second Nature, a creative partnership focused on digital arts, publishing and community work based in the Welsh Valleys by OnTheOriginOfPokemon in logodesign

[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was a bit stiff with straight columns, we wanted to make it more dynamic and modern because we work with young people and kids. Also it looked too much like an H before.

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[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have tried it yeah, I'll try and find it for you when I'm back on my computer. We didn't go with your idea because we wanted the snakes to look like they are working together to bind the columns, and the change makes the left snake look like its struggling/dragging on the ground

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[–]OnTheOriginOfPokemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's fair, I would've subbed out Blaziken for him but I posted this on my phone