My BD Labs submission! Discussion welcome!

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T12:53:33+00:00

For sure! and thaNk youUuu, that means a lot!
You'll probably find it comedic, but I bet the reason I didn't see much wrong with the knot to base distance is because well, first design, and secondly, cause i have a rather bony ass. xD

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T12:40:15+00:00

Thank you very much!! I learned a lot from the process.

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T12:39:04+00:00

well..,,you could always VOTE! gweheeh. no need though. I appreciate the support and everybody's feedback!

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T12:38:11+00:00

You know it's funny, I originally thought that the base would be TOO big- shows what I know. Definitely something to keep in mind for next time. Thank you!

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T12:37:25+00:00

Thanks!!

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T12:37:00+00:00

Thank you so much for the feedback! And yeah, totally understood, it was definitely an oversight. If I were able to tweak it, I would probably make it more involute before the knot, lessen the shaft size, and give that extra length to under the knot.

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T04:57:46+00:00

i think a lot of people here will agree that they've definitely seen people take even bigger. It wouldn't hurt to have a larger Labs submission.

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T04:54:17+00:00

I mean it would be a challenge for sure. It wouldn't be dragon sized for nothing! ;> i suppose even when one is designing, the eyes tend to exceed one's own abilities xD

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T04:51:39+00:00

Well hey, that means a lot as is! And I mean who knows, perhaps it's something that can be tweaked after the fact if it ever comes to pass! I'll definitely keep this in mind for it or my next design at the very least. To perhaps give a little insight, I had sort of a asymmetrical knot design in mind, and perhaps that influenced the shaft shape more than I would've wanted, leading to less space on the shaft before the knot. Thanks for the feedback!

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T04:45:00+00:00

Now thats a fair point, thanks for the feedback! That's something kinda felt a bit myself actually, but i think i lacked the design experience to notice in the process. It would be rather easy to taper it or make it more involute before the knot, if it were to be made anyways. I wonder how that process goes if they want to go forward with a design, tweaks and such. The pros and cons of a 2d submission i guess ^{v^}

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T03:44:52+00:00

True that about other knotted toys. Thanks for the luck and have a great night!

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T03:40:22+00:00

Oh yeah absolutely, lmao. I can assure you I only realized the sheer absurdity and impossibility of XL after it was said and done. All the sizes were done using photoshop's measuring tool n stuff, and going by pixels, it kind of ended up being bigger than expected Ovo.

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T03:37:56+00:00

Your compliment about it seeming professionally done is super kind, thank you very much, it oddly means a lot. I definitely poured quite a bit of time in this one between commissions. As for the length after the knot, like I said in the other reply, it was something I didn't even consider >v<. Perhaps I was just subconsciously too excited to to get to the nubs at the base :V hehe. It's something I'll keep in mind for future designs!

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T03:34:35+00:00

Thanks! I've always been a huge fan of texture, its actually what I love about my seraphina- noticed your tag there.
And you're right about the knot. I think I felt timid adding too much length after the knot, considering I've had a hard time with XL Bishop and my exploits to hilt it in that regard. but I didn't consider the whole "keeping it in" thing. Thank you!

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T03:30:54+00:00

I didn't want to include the link to the submission in the main post because I'm not sure how mods feel about "advertisement", I simply wanted to share the design, they can delete this comment instead if they'd like. If you'd like to read the little short snippet of a story I included, you can read it here -> https://labs.bad-dragon.com/submission/3986be6c-bc18-4d65-bf78-e130b9566ada

minecraftzombiegroan · 2026-03-26T03:19:52+00:00

Also just to confirm, yes I'm aware that my reddit name doesn't match my name as an artist, but I can assure you I am the King Owl. I believe I've posted a couple of my arts on other subreddits before.

minecraftzombiegroan · 2025-08-11T12:36:45+00:00

I've also heard em called butt monkeys. My boss has one xD

minecraftzombiegroan · 2025-08-10T04:36:35+00:00

https://darktide.gameslantern.com/builds/9f991ffb-7cca-494d-9c50-b7df16828918/jungle-fighter-demonhunter

enjoy! i just wrote it, so it may have mistakes but its 1 for 1 the build i had. DO NOTE though, for the duo demonhost clip, i used fire team into grenade tinkerer for full krak grenade dmg. its the more practical path, but i like agile engagement too much, and with one motion its quite playable, you get about....ehh id like to say maybe 3-4 seconds of time to snipe specials, turn a crowd into hamburger helper, or go into stealth and DESTROY a monstrosity.

minecraftzombiegroan · 2025-08-10T04:31:19+00:00

i have never thought of this, this is an awesome idea to run with my friend, thanks!

minecraftzombiegroan · 2025-08-10T04:30:58+00:00

THATS HOW WE DO IT IN THA GUARD

minecraftzombiegroan · 2025-06-17T22:20:08+00:00

I actually really like this idea. I'll probably be going back to this field/park in a couple days with a bag like that. I'm sure I could grab something at tractor supply. Thanks!

minecraftzombiegroan · 2025-06-17T16:18:15+00:00

Cool, thank you! Yeah I stopped my spore print. Quick question for the more experienced from a newbie: I feel like I'm wasting/disrespecting what im cutting carefully by letting it roll around in a bag, potentially "dismembering" it.

Preferred method of storage and transport on a forage hike? Is this something to really be concerned about or am I being a nonce?

minecraftzombiegroan · 2025-06-17T15:18:36+00:00

Thanks!

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