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Today we're going to talk about dragons! Yay! Well...how you make your dragon characters specifically.
I've seen lots of dragon characters around during my FeralHeart lifetime, and each person has their own interpretation and approach to making dragons; feline dragons, canine dragons, dragons with bat wings and dragons with angel wings.
How do you make dragons, and what are the reasons behind that approach?
Personally, I use the canine model with bat wings. I find with that model, I can get a nice long narrow snout which is a typical feature in some interpretations of dragons. The bat wings I find are more dragon-ish that the angel wings; generally we see dragons as big scaly creatures rather than feathery.
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Definitely feline with bat wings. Mainly because of the resulting appearance. The feline is more bulky, rough and "scary" which creates the effect of the dragon most people see pictured in their minds. The feline model seems more dedicated to when it comes to dragon pieces and you have the dragon ears to go with the whole outlook.
This is a great topic, Flob, very interesting ^^
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I used Angel wings on a Feline model.
Why?
The wings were bigger, and more, dignified looking.
The Feline model seem broader in the shoulders, and look like it commanded Respect when I turned it into a Dragon.
Just a personel preference, but I like it this way.
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I use the canine model and bat wings, because it just looks abit more like a Dragon. xD
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For me it really depends on the type of dragon I am making.
I often use the canine model, just because I like how the head looks more elongated and almost snake-like. slim. (Again, it depends on the type of dragon you want)
But for the larger, more ferocious appearing dragons, the feline model does give it a bulkier feel.
In general, I do prefer the canine model.
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If you made a feline that wasn't really on the heavy side, I think you could get the sleek build of a dragon along with sharp claws and tiny ears, which can hardly be seen with the "spikes". Plop some bat wings on it and I believe you have a sleek, muscular, sharp clawed dragon with large, dragon like wings. :P
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I don't make very many dragon characters, but when I do I use a feline model and give them bat wings. I usually use the feline model because the thick tail option looks like it could be a reptile dragon's tail.
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An interesting variety of opinions we have here guys. Just goes to show how diverse character creating can be. Me gusta. :)
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I personally go for cat dragons with bat wings - if the dragon I'm making is realistic.
Though, if push comes to shove, most of my characters are either feline/canine based because I don't like the look of trying to make a horse/deer/dragon etc. from the models we have. c:
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I typically make mine canine with bat wings for the same reason as you honestly. Though, if I make a feathered dragon, which aren't very common in my perspective, it's still canine but with angel wings.
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Mostly I prefur useing the Feline model with batwings,as the felines tend to have better marking choices for dragons.But that's my opinion.As well,the felines look more bulky along with the Thick tails and Dragon ears and the Many mane choices.
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I usually always go with felines with angel wings. I like to use the feline model because felines are naturally more bulkier than the canines, giving them a larger appearance, which would naturally go well with a dragon. I'm not quite sure why I go with angel wings though since the bat wings look like they'd go on a reptilian or dragon. My dragon characters are more peaceful and not very threatening, so I think angel wings wouldn't give them a ferocious appearance. I also think the angel wings give them a more graceful look. c:
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I'd have to say Feline with bat wings. The felines look 'rougher' and can look pretty-much like a Dragon if done correctly. Plus there's the fact Dragons Roar... Not howl. I'unno, I just like the Feline model more anyway, just my opinion~ xD
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All in all, for me it really depends. Do I want a strong, masculine dragon with possibly spikey tufts or anything cool, really, and in addition the feline model has dragon ears; So I'd prefer the feline model, then? Most of the time, yes. But what if I want a slender, possibly feminine dragon with the option for it to be fluffy? Mmm, ye got me there. So really, it all depends on what I want as a dragon. However, I'd obviously prefer griffins over dragons most of the time, really.
If I had to choose, feline with bat wings, really.
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Felines with bat wings for dragons, enough said.
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I go either or with the models if I'm making a dragon. When it comes to making dragons out of canine or feline models, it usually depends on what type of dragon I want to make. If I want to make a big or muscle looking dragon, then I'll use feline models. If I'd like a small looking dragon with a narrow head, then I'll use the canine model. Also, I mostly use angel wings for my models.
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I don't make many dragons really.
Depends on how I want my dragon to look! Usually I use the canine model though. Almost always use bat wings.
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Well, like some are saying, I mostly use Feline with Bat Wings, however, if I want a different dragon, then I may use the Canine.
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I make Toothless with Feline and Bat cause.. Well IM trying to match him perfectly...
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When I make a dragon, I mostly use a Canine model, because of the long muzzle. :P And wings, I use both, since there are dragons that have feathered wings. Well, actually, I mostly use bat for males and angel for females. .u.
Anyways, I use Feline models because they look more musculous and because of the muzzle. (The muzzle is very important >8U) Wings, same as the canine.
It sometimes happens that I use angel wings for males and bat for females. When I wanna make an angel dragon that is male, or just because that dragon's breed has that kind of wings.
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I always use the feline model with bat wings. Though,I don't make much dragons,as I only have one...
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That usually depends on what kind of dragon i'm trying to make; If i'm trying to make a Night Fury, i'd use the feline model, because it has a flatter muzzle. Same thing applies if i'm trying to make a Mudwing from WOF, because Mudwings have a more square-shaped muzzle.
But if i'm trying to make a more raptor-like dragon, i use the canine model. Because the Canine model has a more narrow muzzle.
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Feline with angel wings. I like to see the feathers more as scales, and a feline on full weight and size can have a very intimidating look.
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well, i use both animals for dragons. i voted Canines however because i normally use them. if i make an Earth Dragon, for example, i will use the feline. the feline has a thicker muzzle, and, as others had said, a bulkier look. for a Water Dragon, i would use the Canine. the Canine has a slimmer, more agile and swift type of build. and a slimmer head with a longer, thinner muzzle. so i would use both :)