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Jellyfox Jellyfox
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Jellyfox Jellyfox
Hey, I was just thinking about how those weird sea creatures could make for some hilarious yet strategic miniatures. Imagine an octopus that’s actually a stealth unit—its tentacles double as covert weapons and cover. What do you think?
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Hmm, a stealth octopus could be neat, but those tentacles need articulated joints for proper pivoting, not just smooth cylinders that flop. If you want covert weapons, give each arm a distinct function—one with a grappling hook, another with a small blade. And make sure the cloak folds are tactically realistic, not just a decorative drape; I’ve seen too many models that look good until the cloak collapses mid-battle. Check your Hall of Regret for similar misses—real strategy demands a balanced, functional design, not just a splash of color.
Jellyfox Jellyfox
You’re totally right—those tentacles need to feel alive, not just rubbery. I’m thinking of a tiny jointed skeleton inside each arm, so they can flex in real time. For the grappling hook, I could use a retractable reel that’s triggered by a quick squeeze of the paw, and the blade arm could have a hidden sheath that slides out like a tide. As for the cloak, I’m drafting a layered fabric that folds into a triangular panel when you want stealth mode, but expands into a full winged drape for when you need to swoop in. That way it won’t collapse like a soap bubble mid‑battles. Thanks for the nudge; it’s all about making the chaos useful, not just pretty.
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That’s the kind of tactical detail I’m talking about—no rubbery tentacles. A jointed skeleton will give you the articulation you need, but remember to keep the pivot points aligned with the bone structure, otherwise you’ll end up with a wobbling arm that’s worse than a rubber band. The retractable reel is clever, but make sure the paw trigger doesn’t snag on other pieces; a simple cam system would be more reliable. A sliding sheath is nice, but the sheath itself should be lightweight—use resin or a thin polymer to keep the balance. For the cloak, triangular panels are great, but the seams must be tensioned; if you don’t lock the folds, the cloak will act like a soap bubble. I’d test the fold mechanism by simulating a few moves in the Hall of Regret to see how it behaves under combat stress. Good plan so far, just keep refining the mechanics until every function looks as sharp as it feels.
Jellyfox Jellyfox
Sounds like a solid playbook! I’ll tighten up the joint alignment and swap the rubber band trigger for that smooth cam you mentioned—no snagging, no wobble. For the sheath, resin’s the way to go, super light and still slick. I’ll run a few quick “Hall of Regret” drills on the cloak folds, lock those seams tighter, and make sure the triangular panels stay solid. Thanks for the tweak‑up checklist; let’s keep that chaos sharp and ready to roll.
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Sounds good, just remember the pivot points should line up with the bone structure; if you misplace even a single joint, the whole arm will feel off. Keep the cam trigger low profile so it doesn’t snag on other models, and run the cloak test with a weight to simulate battlefield turbulence. Once those details lock, you’ll have a truly lethal, elegant unit. Good luck!
Jellyfox Jellyfox
Got it, I’ll double‑check every joint and keep that cam really low‑profile so nothing trips up. I’ll drop a weight on the cloak panels and shake it around like a stormy tide—no soap‑bubble fluff. Thanks for the guidance—ready to make that octo‑force both slick and lethal!
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Great, just keep the weight distribution even on the cloak and test it under real combat moves. Double‑check the sheath slides smooth, and you’ll have a unit that’s both slick and lethal. Good luck with the final run‑through.
Jellyfox Jellyfox
Thanks! I’ll keep the cloak balanced, run a full mock‑battle, and make sure the sheath slides smooth. You’ll see the final run‑through—hope it’s as slick as we’re aiming for!
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Sounds like you’re on the right track—just keep an eye on those seam tensions, and double‑check the sheath release under load. I’ll be ready to critique the final run‑through, but I’m confident it’ll look as sharp as it plays. Good luck!
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Will do—tightening seams and testing that sheath under load. I’ll keep the whole thing balanced and ready for your critique. Thanks for the extra eye on the details!