Phronemophobia's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[carnivorous takeover]

The name had me thinking of Beast Wars. The description reminded me of Dinosaucers. The trope of carnos vs. herbos is like a prehistoric version of Beastars (Zootopia, too, probably, but I never saw that). All sorts of animation going through my mind now thanks to your simple remake of an old story. If you had an ongoing concept like this, it would benefit from having a "poorly" drawn aesthetic. Easier to draw, animate, and even turn into marketable plushies and other merch. Remember, factors like what an accurate depiction of a velociraptor's appearance might be don't really matter unless you're trying to market yourself as being historical... educational... blah blah blah. All you need to focus on is delivering an interesting story with likable characters. Be as inaccurate as you wish if it's for the sake of entertainment.

ToggleDragon responds:

the thought of an animated Dino Wars gave me so many ideas. i think i'll make an animatic later.

[rip skype]

I only used Skype a few times. Most I knew talked on Ventrilo and, in recent years, on Discord. I generally prefer typing out responses since I have a bad habit of talking over others, but some conversations are just best experienced verbally, especially if the other guy is a stupid, happy drunk.

Ferrohound responds:

I feel that, I also generally prefer typing bc my memory is pretty B A D lol

["Change is a virtue"]

Depending on the situation, change is a necessity or a luxury and I'm noticing it is becoming more of a luxury as I grow older and struggle more with adapting. Change is scary, but the thought of not being able to change in the future seems more terrifying.

MoeAnguish responds:

Personally, i liken being stuck and unable to change to practically being 3 feet into my own grave. Because being any way for too long (although that varies) can and will reach a point where you suddenly drop the other 3 feet down and can't ever go back.

[One knows to push forward]

Marina: "...and someday a loud gremlin half your size will somehow manage to pin you down and make you her partner."

Younger Marina: "Should I be scared?"

Marina: "Only if you forget the safe word."

ICam2k responds:

Had to hold my breath from emitting a loud laughter. This almost comes close to DBZA territory.
(technically Marina is the one who followed Pearl around when they met on Mt. Nantai and blurted to her "let's be a band!" in her limited inklish, so it's actually the other way around lol)

[Strawberry Clock Toy]

The thought of any member of the Clock Crew providing therapeutic comfort is mildly humorous in its own right, but it's also a clever idea for Strawberry in particular. I would like to imagine the leaves are silky soft for an alternative texture to fiddle with, too. (Crown sold separately)

"I’m not sure if Strawberry Clock is a Newgrounds OC (I mean it’s somebody’s OC) like the Tankmen (?)"

I guess it would be more accurate to say that the King of the Portal is a mascot, rather than an OC, of the site. He wasn't specifically created for NG. It just kind of happened thanks to the success of B.

Great to see you participating in a collab, SS. Getting your name out there... making some friends... other stuff. I'm jealous that you managed to isolate your hopping around to different parts of the image itself. Whenever I struggle with something, I tend to walk away from it entirely to distract myself with either a video game or another task.

ShellySunshine responds:

I can see that.

That's pretty fair. Interesting info about the creator, for sure.

I appreciate it! Well, I had to walk away from this a few times, but I'm too stubborn to give up sometimes. Hopping around helps with keeping the quality consistency of the image. You don't want to hyper focus on only one area, then get burned out and the rest of the areas aren't up to par.

[Azure Assault]

Kind of badass. Reminds me of those spells in RPGs that summon a powerful being but the player only gets to see the upper part of the body as the attack happens.

Ferrohound responds:

classic JRPGs god summons go crazy

[loverboy]

Was he struck with a powerful love boop to the snoot or is this one of those nosebleed moments commonly seen in anime?

Ferrohound responds:

Bit of rough love for a poor bruiser

[Xen Headshot]

The eyes look nice, but the expression is neutral and there's no body attached. Not sure what Xen is all about.

Ferrohound responds:

Glad you like the eyes, I drew and colored them first, everything else came after u_u

[Cushion]

I don't trust this dog. She's got the look of someone about to ask for a huge favor. That or she got into the trash and is trying to act cute to avoid being punished for making a mess.

Ferrohound responds:

she does look quite suspicious haha

[Thus we called... Order]

Smollusk's creation is a little interesting to think about, though I'm sure this has a much stronger impact on those who played Side Order. I do wonder if this means Pearl is considered the father.

"I vouch for feedback a lot more, "give out some comments here if you want to talk about it or even fave it if you-" I LIKE TALKING OK"

We do have a BBS for chatter and I'm sure you could try starting a few threads with the hope of more textual interaction though you could also post more of your thoughts and ask questions and so forth on your profile. Your "news" doesn't have to actually be personal news. I think I'm a relatively uncommon responder to content. Most don't offer a lot of conversational back-and-forth remarks. It's generally a list of things liked, disliked, and suggestions. It's simple, straightforward, professional... ugh, dull. Still, that's how a lot of others prefer it.

Thank you for making this "sparkly." I don't like sparkly as much as I like colorful, but I am a fan of both... and dogs. A shame I can't find more art of colorfully-sparkled dogs.

ICam2k responds:

According to others who did play the DLC, I can confirm that it is certainly the case.
I've been imagining Pearl making dad jokes everytime she raps around Smollusk, just substituted with "mom" while usually spending or talking with it the most whenever Marina is out to work. She's also way more upfront and energetic, so she certainly comes accross as the "dad". lol
Ah dang, I just now realised that forums/topics are still a thing here on Newgrounds (honestly shouldn't be surprised given this site's age, not many sites nowadays seem to use these sure, but it's still embarassing on my part lol). I think I might consider doing that whenever stuff of interest comes to mind, assuming that some of these wouldn't bore others. Nonetheless, at least I now know that I don't have to do the "journal approach" on the wrong section now, so thanks!
Dang, that's got to be boring. Then again, I suppose people don't have much to say from what they intended or take the easy way out when saying things, but that's just me.
Me neither admittedly, but kind of had to in order to sell in the context of this short story and the virtual nature of this character. I personally like glitter owls, but they're pretty much nonexistent, so I feel you.