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Mutant Pigeon Man {#14 Apocalypse Contest Skin}

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Contest Participant! This Skin is in the Apocalypse Skin Contest contest, now Complete!
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Level 41 : Master Technomancer
Posted 05/11/12 11:12:44 pm , last updated: 12/06/12 6:13:31 pm
05/11/12
This skin ranked #14 in the contest! I can dig it! Thanks for all the support throughout this contest, I couldn't have gotten this far without you. Let's see if I can get #1 next time!
Edit: Seriously, I just can't believe how far this skin got! I think it's the eyes that did it.

Edit: Awesome! We made it to the top 100! i couldn't have done it without all of you who bothered to give this skin the attention it needed! Will this skin win? Probably not, but I'm gonna try!

The year is 21XX, and long ago the governments of former earth all at once launched their biggest and strongest nukes at eachother, eliminating all human life. One of the very few survivors of it all was a family of pigeons that had nested within the sewers of new york, however all the radioactive waste from the blasts slowly turned the innocent flying rats into freakish Pigeon humanoids.

This is my entry for this months skin contest. If you like this skin please diamond this skin or favorite it, or at least leave a comment about how awesome I am. The more people do this kind of stuff, the more likely this skin will make the final cut.

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Progress:
100
Gender:Interchangeable
Tags:Pigeon, Apocalypse, Contest, Bird, Mutant, Animal

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2011-09-29 13:23:12
by Pykes

05/15/12
by Pykes

It\'s #14 : 12/06/2012 6:13:31 pm12/06/12

Not 15, 14! Even Better!

#15 : 05/31/2012 7:44:46 pm5/31/12

Not bad!

TOP 100! : 05/23/2012 12:06:44 pm5/23/12

I made the top 100, awesome!

Update #2 skin actually up now! : 05/20/2012 10:20:06 pm5/20/12

Read the title of this update.

Update #2 : 05/20/2012 10:08:26 pm5/20/12

There were parts of the shading that didnt blend together well, so I fixed every part I could.

However at the moment I cant seem to upload the new skin.

Update #1 : 05/12/2012 9:26:36 am5/12/12

I fixed up the eyes, and I toned down the legs a bit.
Best part is it's even creepier now!

Join us to post comments.

Comments : 70

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multifirefury
Level 10
Journeyman Pokemon
December 11, 2012, 5:08 am

AllYourBlocks
Level 21
Expert Architect
November 27, 2012, 3:54 am

Hehe, that looks funny - it's actually a pigeon, good job and diamond to you!

PandaPie52402
Level 7
Apprentice Artist
August 23, 2012, 2:01 pm

kevin?! is that you??

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
August 23, 2012, 3:30 pm

Nope!

PandaPie52402
Level 7
Apprentice Artist
August 31, 2012, 4:46 pm

:3 so you know 1d huh? :3

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
September 1, 2012, 7:08 am

Still no.

PandaPie52402
Level 7
Apprentice Artist
September 1, 2012, 7:46 am

...

w5prime
Level 22
Expert Creeper
June 17, 2012, 8:53 am

cool skin

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
June 17, 2012, 7:37 pm

Thanks!

NubNoobNewbMC
Level 36
Artisan Blob
June 5, 2012, 3:26 am

Looks very different from other skins!! in a good way of course

Catoptrophobic
Level 10
Journeyman Artist
June 4, 2012, 4:32 pm

The beak looks great :D

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
June 4, 2012, 4:43 pm

Why thank you! Did you know you're the first to point that out?

spacemonkiee
Level 54
Grandmaster Geek
June 2, 2012, 11:20 am

Haha. Too awesome! :D

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
June 2, 2012, 11:42 am

Yet somehow slightly less awesome than yours! =P
Nice job in the contest!

spacemonkiee
Level 54
Grandmaster Geek
June 2, 2012, 11:50 am

Haha! :P

redblade
Level 8
Apprentice Toast
June 1, 2012, 3:27 pm

I love the skin and here are some facts about the pigeon that you might not have known (although Ive been told by the maker that city pigeons are the ones he is referring to but these facts are of trained pigeons and other pigeons) from   http://www.deterapigeon.com/21-amazing-facts-about-pigeons.htm

The pigeon as a war hero

In modern times the feral pigeon has been used to great effect
during wartime.  In both the first and second World Wars the pigeon
saved hundreds of thousands of human lives by carrying messages across
enemy lines. Pigeons were carried on ships in convoys and in the event
of a U-boat attack a messenger pigeon was released with details of the
location of the sinking ship. In many cases this lead to the survivors
being rescued and lives saved.  Mobile pigeon lofts were set up behind
the trenches in the First World War from which pigeons often had to fly
through enemy fire and poison gas to get their messages home. The
birds played a vital role in intelligence gathering and were used
extensively behind enemy lines where the survival rate was only 10%.
 In the Second World War pigeons were used less due to advances in
telecommunications, but the birds relayed invaluable information back
to the allies about the German V1 and V2 Rocket sites on the other side
of the Channel.
 
The pigeon as a messenger

The earliest large scale communication network using pigeons as
messengers was established in Syria and Persia about 5th Century BC. 
Much later in the 12th Century AD the city of Baghdad and all the main
towns and cities in Syria and Egypt were linked by messages carried by pigeons
This was the sole source of communication.  In Roman times the pigeon
was used to carry results of sporting events such as the Olympic Games
and this is why white doves are released at the start of the Olympic
Games today.  In England, prior to the days of telegraphs, pigeons were
often taken to soccer matches and released to carry home the result of
the game.  Their use as a messenger in war time
resulted in many pigeons being awarded honors by both the British and
French Governments.  Incredibly, the last ‘pigeon post’ service was
abandoned in India in 2004 with the birds being retired to live out the
rest of their days in peace.

and

Famous people and pigeons

The humble pigeon has attracted some very famous fans over the last few thousand years
ranging from Royalty to rock and roll singers and actors through to
fashion designers.  One of the most famous royals is Queen Elizabeth
of England who has lofts and pigeon keepers at her estate in
Sandringham, Norfolk.  Elvis Presley had a soft spot for pigeons and
Mike Tyson is also an enthusiastic pigeon keeper.  Even Maurizzo Gucci
the internationally renowned fashion designer is a keen pigeon
fancier spending a reputed $10,000 on one American pigeon.  'One
famous couple, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, are keen pigeon
fanciers but after being swamped by autograph hunters at a pigeon show
they are apparently less comfortable to show their affection for the
birds publicly.'  Last but not least, and probably the most famous
of all... Noah! 

thats all redblade out!

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
June 2, 2012, 8:47 am

Point well taken! I never meant flying rats as a hateful thing to say, so much as a phrase they're known by in the area that the pigeons from the story are commonly referred as. I actually think pigeons are really cute.


Also even if I didn't respect them, I sure would now considering how far they got me in the contest!

Creepington32
Level 12
Journeyman Lumberjack
June 1, 2012, 7:11 pm

1. TL;DR
2. We're not talking about the pigeons that your talking about. We're talking about the annoying pigeons in cities that shit on statues.

redblade
Level 8
Apprentice Toast
June 2, 2012, 2:44 am

well yeah there are those wild ones that poop everywhere.......oh well we shall learn something new about them! -redblade

ChiTiger
Level 27
Expert Explorer
May 29, 2012, 11:13 pm

Wow that looks amazing gl on both contests here's a diamond

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 30, 2012, 4:52 am

Aww thanks!
Eventually I'll finish up my youtube skin, but I've been real busy lately.

LuisGoldacre
Site Moderator
Level 44
Master Pokemon
May 29, 2012, 1:25 am

Oh no he'll crap all over the place!

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 29, 2012, 3:25 am

No statue is safe now!

LuisGoldacre
Site Moderator
Level 44
Master Pokemon
May 29, 2012, 12:58 pm

Mwa ha ha!

Charlizard
Site Moderator
Level 55
Grandmaster Unicorn
May 26, 2012, 6:06 am

<3

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 26, 2012, 6:39 am

^u^

derangedimmortal
Level 33
Artisan Creeper
May 23, 2012, 3:29 pm

i think your going to win just becus cus its funny to look at

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 24, 2012, 4:36 am

Those eyes are pretty addictive.

derangedimmortal
Level 33
Artisan Creeper
May 24, 2012, 5:34 am

ya

piratescott
Level 32
Artisan Pirate
May 21, 2012, 7:51 am

It's creepy but has my support.

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 21, 2012, 7:52 am

Huzzah! Your creepedoutness will not be in vain!

Charri10
Level 2
Apprentice Artist
May 21, 2012, 7:19 am

Amazing Idea !!!

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 21, 2012, 7:27 am

Thanks! I can tell that only the most creative ideas will survive this contest.

the_soup
Site Moderator
Level 59
Grandmaster Cyborg
May 17, 2012, 1:41 pm

*Awesome* concept!

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 17, 2012, 3:32 pm

Thanks!

epicfox1234
Level 21
Expert Dragonborn
May 17, 2012, 4:12 am

and subs

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 17, 2012, 4:14 am

extra woohoo!

epicfox1234
Level 21
Expert Dragonborn
May 17, 2012, 4:11 am

Gives a diamond cause the skins boss favorites


And comments ^^

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 17, 2012, 4:14 am

Woohoo!

Theminemaster
Chat Moderator
Level 15
Journeyman Dolphin
May 15, 2012, 8:57 am

*Brain explodes from cuteness overload*

DezoLord
Level 22
Expert Artist
May 15, 2012, 5:33 am

Haha, catch a diamond from me!

MrFinder
Level 35
Artisan Cake
May 14, 2012, 6:19 am

The eyes! :O * is hypnotized*

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 14, 2012, 6:32 am

It commands you to give it bread crumbs!

MrFinder
Level 35
Artisan Cake
May 14, 2012, 6:34 am

YES. SIR. BIRD. *gives some bricks* ( what, you d' expect a hypnotized guy to know what such a  'bread crumb' is? :P )

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 14, 2012, 6:45 am

"Eh, close enough" *Eat's the bricks*

Happybandaid
Retired Moderator
Level 37
Artisan Scribe
May 13, 2012, 10:09 pm

Nice! XD

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 14, 2012, 6:34 am

Aww, thanks! I'm starting to think I have a shot in this contest. =)

m057h31n0u5
Level 7
Apprentice Toast
May 13, 2012, 4:05 pm

Very classy. And more than a bit provocative.

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 14, 2012, 4:40 am

only the best for my pmc bretheren

Minecrafter3001
Level 22
Expert Dragonborn
May 13, 2012, 10:40 am

Oh my, thats so great! Why don't I ever think of things like this? 
How do you think of mine?

creeperCarole
Site Moderator
Level 45
Master Baconator
May 13, 2012, 7:40 am

LOL that's awesome!

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 13, 2012, 7:52 am

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

OfficialChunkyCraft
Level 57
Grandmaster Architect
May 12, 2012, 3:21 pm

Dem eyes~

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 14, 2012, 6:34 am

0,0

LOLDA
Level 46
Master Ninja
May 12, 2012, 2:47 pm

Very nice!

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 12, 2012, 2:54 pm

Thanks!

LOLDA
Level 46
Master Ninja
May 12, 2012, 2:56 pm

np

HeresyIncarnate
Level 6
Apprentice Prince
May 11, 2012, 8:52 pm

D: DO NOT WANT!

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 12, 2012, 2:55 pm

But it wants you!

LOLDA
Level 46
Master Ninja
May 12, 2012, 2:56 pm

:D

Creepington32
Level 12
Journeyman Lumberjack
May 11, 2012, 7:23 pm

PIGEON MAAAAAAAAAAN

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 12, 2012, 2:55 pm

Duh DaDa DAH!

evilcake567
Level 16
Journeyman Geek
May 11, 2012, 7:21 pm

KILL IT KILL IT WITH FIRE

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 11, 2012, 7:23 pm

I'm pretty sure it wishes it was dead.

evilcake567
Level 16
Journeyman Geek
May 11, 2012, 7:24 pm

lol

Wet_Willy
Level 24
Expert Nerd
May 11, 2012, 7:14 pm

Very nice :D I give diamond :) The only thing needed to be retouched is the eyes <:O

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 11, 2012, 7:22 pm

Thanks man, and I'll go ahead and touch up those eyes sometime soon.

Wet_Willy
Level 24
Expert Nerd
May 11, 2012, 7:39 pm

Alright, mate :D Just give them some blur or whatever, it's up to you ;3 The solid color of the red just shoots out with all the shading and detail around the eyes. :)

Pykes
Level 41
Master Technomancer
May 12, 2012, 5:29 am

It looks much better now! Thanks for the advice.

Wet_Willy
Level 24
Expert Nerd
May 12, 2012, 1:37 pm

Yep, they look wonderful :D And you're welcome, but this deserves way more than 4 diamonds, maybe advertise it on the chat some? Good luck

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