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Published: 2018-06-20 12:46:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 2279; Favourites: 96; Downloads: 25
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I never really made a character sheet for this guy, so here it is.He's Cage, a very mysterious robot. Nobody knows who he really is, who made him, what his purpose is, or if he is even REAL. All people know is he is the central figure in the legend of a silent zone or a "black hole" in the Great Salt Rift (which I previously called Desert X) where every robot, machinery, or equipment that wander in vanish without a trace... then return as hostile grotesqueries. Conspiracy theorists maintain that the powers that be know more about him, can't do anything about him, and are covering things up... evident by the military presence around the Rift.
Anyway, with risk of demystifying him even more... here's some more detailed info about the guy:
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I changed the Iron Maiden's design from spiky coffin to spiky grub, because I thought it looked cooler (and cute, like Cage
). Also, because I'm very addicted to Hollow Knight right now. 
Each spike in the Iron Maiden is an individual module that Cage can send to the surface to capture "materials" or release his monstrosities. He can also ride them to move faster, or to get in or out of the Iron Maiden. The whole cage opens up like a claw or a beak.I also recommend reading this awesome piece written by The-Good-Wario about Cage:
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Hope you guys like it! ^^
Cage Man Β Β© Me
PS: I'm torn which song fits him best. Is it this , or maybe this ?
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I was made to be WILD!
but the Cage was too Small...
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I love what you did here, this character is really cool, and really would fit the canon well 
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I love the idea of the Iron Maiden as a vessel as well as a possible stage setting/midboss! Purpose-wise, it reminds me a bit of Duff McWhalen's stage with the submarine battle- would be cool to see Cage and his minions duke it out with the Blue Bomber outside and inside the moving base!
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Thanks! Haha I forgot about that submarine! I was thinking more along the lines of Slash Beast's train with this, with how the level transitions between train -> destroyed tracks -> train. I really dig that environment change and subtle story telling bit.
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Oh, that's another good level! X4 and X5(and X6 to a smaller extent) have some of my favourite levels/designs/soundtrack/story among Mega Man games. They were both frequent choices for my free time as a kid, so I think they've thoroughly influenced my work since.
I agree on the environment as a plot device. I think Zero 2 and 3 really nailed it with the concept of "arriving too late" in the case of the aftermath of Righteous Strike in Z2, or the "just in time" feel of that Missile level in Z3.Β
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Right! That's exactly it! I don't remember much about the Zero series unfortunately... but I've been thinking of those "arriving too late" or "in medias res" scenarios.
Like for example... for Rime's stage... you'll encounter an industrial level all destroyed and covered in ice. Most, if not all, of the enemies are encased in ice and ambush you. But since Rime is a canon "good guy" in my world... the truth is... that industrial facility went amok / got attacked, and he actually already ran through that level before you and "subdued" everyone, hence everything's on ice.
It's great... because you choose the levels you want to tackle, so there's really no need for a set time frame. There's no need for a sense of urgency, since the event triggers as soon as you enter the level. No need to be stuck in the "I'm attacking a bad guy's base" scenario.
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Great to see formal image for this guy :3
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Thanks! Oh right, I should've put a link to that piece you wrote a while back. it's like... the only good peek at what Cage is all about so far. ^^
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Awww! Thank you! That'd be wonderful!
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The red light in his stomach looks like an eye...eerie...
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Always love red glowy stuff peeking from obstructed darkness!
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Everything about him from his stern expression, the face paint, cold exterior and even the color scheme (the gray and cold face color makes him feel less human) makes this guy quite menacing and threatening.
Not to mention the mystery of what he contains within him.
His body shape also reminds me of Double from MMX4, starting off short and round, but hiding a much bigger and more dangerous true form beneath.
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Yeah, I've grown very fond of his stern expression. Makes him extra "off" with those very tiny pupils too. And I wanted to keep him super extra mysterious, but I have to risk demystifying him if I want to play around with this character.
And right! I forgot about Double. I was mostly thinking Dynamo Man and Bright Man while making Cage. But Double's pretty good example of goofy looking but evil.
Thank you very much man! ^^
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I love this guy he's creepy and awesome. I had a similar but diverging idea with a robot master once (unfinished bot who took over a junkyard and is made of parts of other machines and robot masters). Never really expanded on it though. At least compared to Quicksilver and his group.
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Yeah, I remember you mentioning that monstrosity. I hope you continue with him, because he sounds badass.
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He kind of reminds me of a Perfection NEO character.Β Incidentally, I bet he'd look well-wicked, in that style, too!
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Oh that looks interesting. There's a Dynamo Man looking guy there (which Cage is based on), so at least I get an idea on what Cage would look like. Might look cool!
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Possibly the creepiest RM I've seen someone create here. He sounds so twisted that probably not even Wily would try to recruit him.Β Β
Nice to see a proper reference for this guy. As for music, I think this could also work for him when seeing how it's about a giant and creepy machine roaming the desert.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJTaHdβ¦
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Glad to hear that, thanks!
And that theme is cool, might fit! It kind of feels like you're cautiously exploring a dark, quiet, and empty building or something. Oh the suspense!
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Really cool design. Also, the old conspiranoia tale about him makes him far cooler.
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Thanks man! The mythical status is my favorite key point on one of my old characters which was mixed in with Cage.
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Cool stuff! You're welcome!
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I do like robt characters like these
Not so serious looking but really serious anyway
Intresting design on that giant tunel machine too.Β
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Yeah, I think that gap makes them pretty interesting. And the main quality is accentuated because of the contrast.
Thank you! That tunnel machine is probably reinforced by my years of drawing the Technodrome when I was a kid.
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Yeh, the Technodrome was a pretty cool moving fortress in its time
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Haha right? I was obsessed with that for a time.
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Let's Nyance. xD Might be a bit too fluffy for this guy don't you think? It's cute as hell. But then... he's kinda cute too. PERFECT.
Glastheim is probably one of my top favorite tracks out of Ragnarok. I love the horror inspiration in it.
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Haha right?
But seriously, I was thinking that happy sweet pop music would have some weird effect on Cage. Like... he'd go on a trance for some reason.
And yeah, GH Abbey is definitely my favorite place in RO! The music really reinforces the creepiness and mystery of the place.
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Lol thats perfect. Dark jailer looking robot entranced easily by pop music is great. I imagine him with a secret stash of fluffy pop music he listens to when his minions arent around. Got to maintain an image! XD
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HahahaΒ yeah, he'd probably have a stash somewhere. But it's for science! He doesn't quite understand what it is he's "feeling" either. He doesn't need to care for his minions though, they're mostly blank and can't think for themselves anymore.Β
Anyway, I thought it could be that nice staple psycho quirk that he can have. When all this conflict is over and he survives, maybe some kind hearted soul will take him around and experience pop music culture or something.
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Now I imagine him singing along to a song in a raspy aggressive voice trying his best to match pitch. XD. Maybe even being dramatic with an invisible microphone in his hand.
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Haha holy shit, now I want to recreate this Β pic but with Cage instead. 
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That would be some epic shit! XD yeah we are just starting to get to know the guy. Give it some time before you go wild with him. I can imagine that pic already though. Hahahaha. XD
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Likin' that cage. I remember that story with those bots encountering him, that was neat.
I was like:Β at that second music choice. The ambient one is much more fitting.XD
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Haha I don't know man... the second music is cute, like Cage!
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What a spooky tubby lil guy. XD I like the mystery. I wouldnt be surprised if he is in some way connected to Wily.
He's so short, it's adorable. He reminds me of a design like Heatman or Brightman but given a dark DARK sinister twist.Β
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Exactly, I love the gap between stubby / cute and creepy/ merciless!
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Seems like this would be the EXACT kind of situation one would have Dr. Light and Rock investigating during the downtime when Wily isn't causing trouble.
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Yeah exactly! If Cage was in a game... the scenario would be that the player would be investigating the Rift and get ambushed by Cage, culminating in a final battle inside the Iron Maiden.
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Heya it's another Ice-Heat chub! 
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Haha isn't he just so precious?! 
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He very much is! They look really cool! You're welcome!
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