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The Shovelhead,a rolling type beast(i sound like a pokedex hahaha)Related content
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I find this creature interesting. What else can you tell me about it?
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Hey Sonic!! well the Shovelhead originally went by the name of Shrillo.It's body is segmented with tough plates to defend when rolling.The tail plates are dangerous blunt objects when attacking,this guy basically bludgeons it's enemies to death.I imagine that the Shovel head would burrow into the earth using both it's head and tail waiting for it's prey.
Other than that this was a quick design,feel free to come up with a story if you like.
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I'm particularly interested in its rolling technique. What can you tell me about that?
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The rider has a special saddle that fits securely under the beast and allows the rider to stay a safe distant above the back of the beast.
The Shovel head is capable of small bursts of speed,particularly right before it starts to roll.The rolling process starts with the Shovelhead gaining speed by sprinting,then when he reaches max speed he will jump and curl in mid-air,the tail being the last thing to cover it's head.
The momentum from the jump helps to gain and keep a nice speed,the plates on the Shovelheads body move this beast forward with every revolution.
Hope this helps,i never really thought about the roll,just the design
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For the most part it does. What does it do when it wants to stop rolling?
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When i visualize the beast stopping i see it extending it's front and back legs straight out.The tail would press to the ground acting like a brake.
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Alright. And where did you say the rider was during all this?
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The consensus during the project was that the rider could have a saddle in the center or just above the beast.The Rider would have a saddle that could spin in the center freely with the beast while staying stable just above the back of the beast.Possibly bars that connect to the seat and to the center of the beast.Not sure haven't got that far yet
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Ah, that's what I thought.
Are they any good at steering themselves in mid-roll?
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Absolutely not hahaha,i can't imagine any beast would be after repeatedly smashing it's face into the ground.I mean the Shovelhead could get away with a short attack roll ,but nothing for an extended period of time without losing control.
I can just visualize little Shovelheads practicing their rolls and crashing into everything lol.
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You're very good at answering all my questions.
Incidentally, what is the main purpose for which Shovelheads engage in rolling in the first place? Transportation, self-defense, what?
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I would say Mainly Transport and for racing purposes.The riders want a tough beast when they race,and the plates on their backs make them one of the toughest around.I could see Shovelheads being used for military purposes.But the game never delved that deep into the story to need them for that
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Alright.
...That's all I can think of to ask.
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Thanks,it was good to delve deeper into the backstory of these creatures.
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I don't know why I have such a fascination with rolling. It just popped up somewhere.
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Listen when something strikes your fancy right?
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You could say that.
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