I never thought I'd actually get my hands on it, but...
miracles do happen!
Many Oddworld fans probably already know this, but this artbook is not that easy to get. In particular if you don't want to pay an insane price. But I was lucky and found it on basically what we can call my countries version of Craigslist. The price was fair and the condition is pretty good. Only the dust jacket shows its age. (It got out in 2004.) The hardcover book itself is in an almost perfect condition. There are a few pages where you can tell someone has actually read it at least once but that's it. IT EVEN SMELLS LIKE NEW!
There are no words how in awe I am because of the stunning art. I just skipped through it but I have to share some cool concept arts which catched my eye so far. I'm certain I never saw some of them somewhere before.
I love the sketch of the running slig. He got different metal pants than we are used too and he even got toes/claws on his fake feet. I kinda dig that design.
Transformation time, babeh!
Since Soulstorm we all love Chauffeur Slig. I know, I know. He was awesome, but don't forget Newscaster Slig! He deserves love too!
Muscle facial study of a Glukkon! It's always awesome too see how much thought OWI puts in their creatures designs.
Those birds are adorable..and whatever that is at the bottom..uh..you are creepy and remind me of the mass produced EVA Units and Khezu.
Concept art of the big bro sligs!
The mudokon on the top left is my spirit animal.
Pls tell me I'm not the only one who thinks this creature looks...obscene. And I lost my shit at those tiny buttcheeks.
Their description is hilarious tho.
Hard working sliggy!
Apparently this is how Mudokons slept in Rapture Farms!?
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@speikobrarote Complaints about tiny hooves go to him! XD
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-it’s nighttime and Molluck is asleep in a makeshift bedroom somewhere in the blimp-
-Chauffeur Slig quietly steps in-
Chauffeur: -poking Molluck- booossss…
Molluck: -murmuring in his sleep-
Chauffeur: Boss?
Molluck, still half asleep: hm- wh- wha- what?
Chauffeur: Boss, the guys overcrowded my room and kicked me out! Can I stay in your room for a couple days or a month or two?
Molluck: umuh- yeahsurewgatever…
Chauffeur: thanks boss! -immediately gets into Mollucks bed-
Chauffeur: hey boss, could ya scoot over a bit?
Molluck: mh- yeahsure…
-molluck scoots over to the side, giving Chauffer more room-
Chauffeur: …and while you’re at it, could you get me a glass of water?
Molluck: …yeahokay…
-Molluck, still half asleep. proceeds to get out of bed and walk out the room. A few moments later, he carefully gives a glass of water over to Chauffer-
Chauffer: thanks!
Molluck: mmh- yeah- yawelcome… -proceeds to get back into bed-
Chauffer: yep! This is great…
Chauffer: goodnight, boss!
Molluck, falling back asleep: -yawns- g’night, Wanda….
Molluck:
Molluck: 🔴➖���️
-cuts to out side of Molluck’s room. Chauffer slig walks out dejected-
Molluck: goodnight, Slig!
-the door to Molluck’s room slams behind Chauffer-
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//This my dear slig. An underrated species for OCs. I still don't have an illustrative definition of him but I hope you like it ^^
Name: Belisario (actual & chosen name)/ 7362th (original 'name')
Age: 17 years old (old but still standing as a young one)
Species: Slig
Gender: He/Him
Sexuality: Aromantic
Job: Used to be one of the glukkon's bodyguard from Rupture Farms right before the conference (knows the deal of using the Mudokon employees as food since he was 15 thanks to eavesdropping) until he was moved the same day to Necrum as a flying/ground slig to watch over the blind Mudokons. Now he is a fugitive.
- ex-flying/slacker slig type
- Since his youth, he had to pull out the tough/@buser personality like the rest of his species so they wouldn't isolate nor k!ll him in the future. When nobody's looking, he used to go to a corner to rather let the tears come out quietly or take long naps to escape from the horrible reality, his 'slacking' moments. It wasn't until he started talking to some of the blind Mudokons of Necrum (out of boredom at first) when he started debating internally whether to become a traitor or stay loyal to the Glukkons.
- Due to the reprimands of him 'slacking' in the Rupture Farms and Necrum, he decided to do exercise with and without his Slig pants when he's in land, preparing himself in both situations 'just in case' as he starts talking to the blind Mudokons whenever he has the chance (he still cries but it becomes pretty rare).
- Found out the Soulstorm ingredients and its side effects when he eavesdropped in a conference with the Soulstorm CEO by accident. With all the information accidentally acquired, he finally decided to betray them in a way he started thinking about: as a spy, 'shapeshifter' type.
- He remembers all the comics of a slig (Andrias the Impeccable), his inspiration since his youth.
- The moment he stepped out of Necrum, he stopped using his original name '7362th', since it's a constant reminder of his old job, as a puppet of this monster called corrupted society.
- He escaped thanks to a temporal blackout in the whole mine system. He saw the chance and gladly took it. He grabbed his helicopter attachment, attached his slig-pants to it along with a pocket knife and fled.
LIFESTYLE
- Thanks to the helicopter attachment, he was able to fly directly to his current little hideout.
- At the beginning, he stole food from the packages that were traded in Phat Station, taking the place of one slig at a time, killing them before he replaced them. One day, he found a Survival book (which started his book collection, specifically about practical stuff such as the use of arms, technology, first aids and self-defense) which helped him with hunting and orientation.
- Thanks to that knowledge, he was able to build a basic circuit once he stole a package of a compwriter (which cost him the helicopter attachment, impossible to fix).
- While time passed by, he started making rudimentary adaptation mechanisms whenever he isn't using the slig-pants. It's still in proccess but he has one to reach the highest shelves for books.
- He partially regrets leaving the blind mudokons behind. If he ever had the chance and time to rescue them, he would do it.
- Determined to destroy all glukkon's sweatshops but he will not do it... Yet.
PERSONALITY
- Reserved with most people at first until he gets to know them.
- Doesn't matter if you're a slig, a mudokon or any other creature, he will not fully trust you due to two mudokons who stole his food when Belisario offered them a place to hide fromq the sligs who @bu5ed the employees.
- He's formally kind to the visitors that need a place to hide/rest. Still saves the distance between the visitor and him.
- A bookworm. Total sucker for 'practical activity' type books. He rarely picks a literature book but only to k¡ll time.
- Once he warms up with people who he trusts, he will be a little bit more joyful.
- In his 'job' as a spy, he has no emotions to show. He used to hesitate a little when he killed sligs, but he got used to it. It's flipping the switch and he goes killer mode.
APPEARENCE
He has the common slig skin colour which (helps a lot in blending in) with a couple of scars hidden under the mask.
He has slig-pants with detachable suspenders, engine silencer and a sheath for the dagger he uses to finish his victims (the pocket knife nowadays is used for daily hunting and crafting) whenever he needs to replace the worn down mechanical legs (and the mask along) to new ones. The engine silencer is used for stealth while the suspenders are for reassurance with running and parkour.
When he's in his hideout, however, he doesn't wear them and walks with his arms. He 'walks' faster due to the training he did in the past (he always catches his visitors off guard when he does that xD). He wears a couple of leather bracelets and gloves for walking time.
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Whelp. got a request over on the Official Oddworld Discord by none other than Nemin to do the slig voice. I admit. I had a little too much fun and just turned it into a skit.
This is what Daisy originally sounded like before i went full harley quinn from Batman the animated series.
also shenanigans like that happened daily and that's why Roxx only trusted Daisy with getting important tasks done.
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