Field notes on a living world

A Shuhaan's Grimoire III

Exploring a world, finding its hidden beats, documenting otherworldly creatures in their natural environment.
A Shuhaan’s Grimoire III is the record of that exploration.

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thesis Tryptych

The core idea.

1 - Nature solves problems.

2 - Rules Shape intent

3 - Creatures are the proof.

1 - Nature solves problems.
2 - Rules Shape intent
3 - Creatures are the proof.

The MeTHOD

How decisions shape a creature.

Pressure

WHAT IS THE WORLD FORCING HERE?

Signs

WHAT WOULD YOU NOTICE WITHOUT SEEING IT?

Mechanics

WHAT MUST THE BODY DO TO SURVIVE?

Proof

DOES ONE FRAME MAKE IT BELIEVABLE?

Pressure

WHAT IS THE WORLD FORCING HERE?

Mechanics

WHAT MUST THE BODY DO TO SURVIVE?

Signs

WHAT WOULD YOU NOTICE WITHOUT SEEING IT?

Proof

DOES ONE FRAME MAKE IT BELIEVABLE?

The PIPELINE

From thought to entry.

Research
Vibe, material, intent.
Design Lock
Materials, shape, attitude.
Function Pass
Design intent, functionality.
Taxonomy
Fit the creature into the world.
The Shot
Place the creature in the world.

Research
Vibe, material, intent.
Design Lock
Materials, shape, attitude.
Function Pass
Design intent, functionality.
Taxonomy
Fit the creature into the world.
The Shot
Place the creature in the world.

The stotyboard

Finding the hidden beat.

First Sighting
Quiet catch
Pan up, the creature hasn't realised.
Full Reveal, the creature notices.
The Lizeksel dives, so does the observer
The observer approaches
The lizeksel scapes

The LAdder

How the entry is classified.

Rarity describes how difficult a creature is to encounter in the world, as well as how confident I am its design balances function and form.

The Entry

A Shuhaan's Grimoire III: The Lizeksel

A Shuhaan's Grimoire III: The Lizeksel

A Shuhaan's Grimoire III:
The Lizeksel

ASG-III: Lizeksel

The Grimoire

Selected Entries

Selected Entries

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