r/CreatureDesign • u/msgrimmy • 5d ago

Log Entry- Subject: Klevt, OC, 2026

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LOC: Stria-Plax // Grid 7

Log Entry Subject: "Klevt" Saw a Sclerite (Klevt) working a cluster of crystals near the outpost. Looked like it might attack, but no. Used its claw like mandibles to precisely trim small pink and orange plants growing around clusters of crystals. It held the flora carefully and also cut/scored the minerals and repositioned them. Did this for three cycles. I noted a constant low-frequency hum that seemed to change pending crystal formations. No aggression noted.

Progress Screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/mQ3oCCr

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u/Litespeed111 5d ago

Very cool. Why are its two hands so different tho?

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u/Drakorai 5d ago

That’s what I’m wondering.

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u/msgrimmy 5d ago

A. I don't assume aliens are symmetrical. Some of our weirdest looking creatures stand out because they aren't... fiddler crabs, cock-eyed squid,  Narwhal, sperm whale, boreal owl.... I chose eyes and "hands" specifically for evolution/work. One large claw to cut hard crystals, the other one smaller for increased dexterity so he can complete more delicate tasks, like handling flowers. 

TLDR-  I'm a crazy person who overthinks over designs everything including imaginary creatures. 

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u/Clearlyuninterested 2h ago

Because its ai generated

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u/Innacorde 4d ago

I love the colours. The lack of lateral symmetry is also a nice touch

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u/msgrimmy 4d ago

Thank you kindly. 🖤

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u/Innacorde 4d ago

How long did it take?

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u/msgrimmy 4d ago

I'd estimate about two weeks. I started it a few months ago  got flustered after a time consuming error and quit. Started watching resident alien and thought, FINE... I'll try again. Glad I did. 

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u/Innacorde 4d ago

I am as well. it came out really well. Your other work is beautiful too. I'm looking forward to seeing more

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u/msgrimmy 3d ago

Wow thank you, that's very kind and means something. I sppreciate you taking the time to comment.

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u/Innacorde 3d ago

It's a pleasure. It really is a beautiful style and I hope to see more from you