i did re-render the top pose to better match the original meme it's referencing, but other than minor texture cleanups it's still the old clunky model and rig

in this household we stan DQ Builders 🙏

it helps when i don't have to go all over the model adding tiny details lol

This is as hi res as it goes without the computer catching fire :p

Main reason is getting free art has the implicit feel that I have to reciprocate which I can't and I hate that. I've had some manipulative assholes try to use unsolicited "gift art" as leverage to get shit from me, too, so I'm overall soured on it. Sorry I came off too abrasive btw, rough week.

Not joking when i say I'm not comfortable with getting free/unsolicited art.

nah, you don't owe anything. if i wanted art i'd pay for it.

besides, i don't even like getting free art for a variety of reasons

Doing ok, 90% work, 10% sleep. Not much personal time but there's a relaxing comfort in falling into a routine.

I know it's a gag manga but still kinda mad they wasted such a neat kaiju design so quickly, hah. Beaten by the worst character in the show too :p

(I have other personal stuff that's closer to completion, but progress has been very slow since work takes up most of my time and stamina lol)

Rather than lore dump you're probably better off watching a no commentary playthru. Part of the fun is how the game is 100% serious even at its most absurd, within context.

For a non-main story taste of the sillyness that can occur, though, please look up "death stranding 2 pizza chef" on youtube.

When Dollman said there might be a long cutscene ahead I laughed then strapped in for 4 hours of ending crazyness. No regrets.

Yeah, it's not for everyone. To me it's a chill thing i can put on while listening to music and do some deliveries, turning off the brain after work.

If you're never gonna play it do watch a let's play or something because there's some absolute gold moments. Peak video game sillyness.

yea one of three

haven't used them much because the models are old and clunky 😔

dalamadur WHEN

I like both a bunch but there's some questionable design decisions in there haha

True, though it can be interesting seeing what was planned at some point or unused carryovers during development IMO.

In this specific case his presence was significant because he had to have been manually added so there was intent to use him at some point. Glad they did, I skipped 4 lol.

IIRC he has been in TU section of the game files (with Lagi/Sere who are already out) for ages, along with a tar status effect