DEAD gODS - Shepherds

[@ReaganLodge]

The thought of a t-rex having the corvid ability to mimic human speech is SO terrifying and uncanny. Can't believe I never thought of it before. You can just imagine chilling Gene Wolfe-esque scenarios where it mimics the voice of a frightened child in the forest to lure out humans to prey upon.

[@madmanarrivednow]

Depends on how big the T-rex is. Or if we go with the no microtyrannus camp, which niche it covers. An Apex predator would not need such tricks. even if a T-rex can not "run" as fast as it was told in JP, Its speed would still be enough to catch an average human. However a juvenile with a smaller built, more agile, covering a separate niche, could go for it, and even its "pipes" could be in the ballpark of mimicking the tone and the speech patterns. However I'd give that for the dromeosaura-like dinos. "troodons" or what the nomen dubium covers, could already be the cuckoos of the dromeosauria (if we look at their fast growth, it makes sense).

[@Dokari-l9m]

@@madmanarrivednowto be fair tigers mimic their prey, despite being apex predators. So long as it was an adaptation that carried through the species they’ll be able to do it.

[@wholesomedegenerate869]

"It's cool and that's just how humans are sometimes" may be one of the best takes in worldbuilding I've heard. Sometimes I get too caught up in the plausibility and details that I forget to look at how the people in my world would behave. Cool video man! Will be looking forward from now on~~

[@LilRiceCakeMan]

Great video! Came here after Monstergardens' recommendation

[@Jillibanabean]

Yup, same. Very nice of them to share other creators with their own amazing projects. It's very much appreciated.

[@Bootymuncher42069]

Same

[@ewaszot1243]

Same

[@TroyTheCatFish]

Same 😄

[@Mondy667]

Same

[@brainypixel]

Love the addition of those idols at the end - great idea! Also, a T-Rex that can mimic human speech - OH MY YES!!!!

[@Jfreek5050]

This feels like Conan the Barbarian meets Primal, and I say "GOD WILLING"

[@aidanfraga3987]

Honestly this fits so well if the humans if they were able to coexist with the dinosaurs or the prehistoric mammals. With all the gears and saddles for them to ride, and the some equipment of armor for the occasion. And the last one when the natives people feared the ferocious predator that they made carvings and killed one of the cattles to feed their monster that is like worshipping him/her. Its a great idea, you should make your own animated series, pretty much to similar to Primal.

[@Tonz_of_Fun]

I saw a meme that referenced dinosaurs being able to mimic sounds & speech and that's scary. Jurassic Park would have been way more terrifying if Grant heard someone calling for Alan and seeing nothing but a raptor there.

[@homunculus_in_a_bottle_3454]

"Weird birds" flashback

[@teejaykaye]

You had me hooked at the hilariously impractical yet so authentically Human outfit designs. Listen sometimes humans roll with an idea and the sunk cost fallacy demands they see it through!

[@owlmanac]

Can't wait to see some giant birds!!

[@Bootymuncher42069]

I second this

[@homunculus_in_a_bottle_3454]

Both rejoicing in pride and weeping in jealousy at the sight and knowledge of this project

[@sir-sedeka]

Maannnn these felt attire concepts are sick! So original!!!

[@din0boy1studios56]

Dead Gods is one of the greatest dinosaur fantasy worlds I have ever seen (that aren’t made by me who has 3 dinosaur fantasy projects, all but one of them being speculative evolution projects) Also: for any threats, large azhdarchids like Hatezgoptergyx and Qutezalcoaltus would be perfect hunters of mid-sized and small fauna, especially humans.

[@Pigeon_orange]

Dead gods is a new obession in my life, and i cant wait for more

[@Nate_meister]

Thank you for introducing the bearded vulture to me! It's now one of my favorite birds visually.

[@jammjumble9928]

Freaking awesome. The fourth reason for the sauropod made me laugh

[@Banished-rx4ol]

Bro this is sick subbed

[@TheBrackenBard]

Wow, what a great find for a Monday morning. This is totally James Gurney in terms of the level of detail on the dinosaurs and humans living with them, but totally unique in clearly your own style. I loved the explanations throughout too. Instant sub!

[@shinygamer3424]

You know what's funny? Tyrannosaurs changed drastically in body shape and proportions as they grew. When young, they are lithe, long-legged and fast, perfect for running after smaller prey. Wonder what happens if a mom decides to enlist her children to chase prey down...

[@makuros1064]

I look forward to new episodes of Dead Gods so much, they're so pleasant to watch and listen to

[@brolociraptor9577]

Everything about this is exceptional

[@subject6907]

The sauropod is so fucken cool - The way they can easily climb up it's neck as a ladder.

[@dawidm08277]

Love your work

[@walidsidisaid2521]

Wow this is so cool, I can watch a 5h talking about the culture and world you're developping !

[@gabeortiz6308]

I agree

[@CeratoGamer]

​@@gabeortiz6308Mentira 😂😂😂

[@sir-sedeka]

My boy is pumping these videos out!!!

[@rafaeljoseph3951]

Instantly obsessed and in desperate need of more. Brilliant worldbuilding and design

[@kbowen2251]

i like that you are going with so many creatures that are "out there" but something that's even more out there is randomly mixing in creatures that are immediately recognizable today. After all there's gotta something to fit on the ship...

[@cosmoapeters]

Love watching this come together

[@kailanerman5090]

I was just listening to an old Dead God's video before realizing you'd posted again 😂 Dang you are relentless... I adore the shepherd designs, and I especially love the "Because it's cool," elements! Loved everything down to the Trex becoming deified as a God or being off worship out of fear

[@FERNPretendsToDraw]

Very fun, I love the wool suits.

[@kalez238]

That t-rex caused me to audibly say "oh shit!" Safe to say, I am super excited for this to all come together.

[@xXkillerangelXx]

so happy i found this series!! notifications on! ill be following the entire process! i'm already enjoying myself so much!!

[@LoomlightStudios]

Masterclass in world building! Bravo!

[@greyphilosopher8638]

Dropped everything to watch this

[@dboot8886]

I. Loved. Everything. Holy crap I can't wait for more! Ohohoh FYI, apparently trikes have quills like, almost as a standard these days, so go nuts!

[@grymgungus3933]

Amazing work! Love the crossover of mesozoic and cenozoic beasts

[@TroyTheCatFish]

This is Amazing!! 🤩

[@Andre_Sargeant]

love the creative designs, your use of materials and mix of practical/fantasy is exceptional

[@michaeldillabough8933]

Love these! (I noticed none of these shepherds have century bracelets on?)

[@carlasmith741]

The worshippers and squires of the hunter didn’t have century bracelets on, I guess the cultures of the antediluvian world hold people with century bracelets with more higher guard. Those who don’t have bracelets have to prove themselves or find serve their elders.

[@sierraMaddin]

Dinosaurs are always awesome this reminds me of the book Dinotopia, saw it nearly 30 years ago

[@SB5SimulationsFerroviairesEEP]

Super! Merci du partage! Stéph.

[@Greycaspa]

Easily the most important video I've seen this week

[@yeahbutwhytho]

Phenomenal artwork! Well researched and displayed in the costumes and designs. I also really like some of the over-the-top designs as well. Striking to look at and still hold that degree of reason behind them. Well done!

[@wolfharbinger]

This... Is... AWESOME 🤩

[@somni7363]

Just stumbled across this but I love the art style and world-building!

[@mathieuhartenstein727]

This is awesome !!!! Stunning artworks !

[@luccamostra]

ooohh my god, new deadgods video letsgo!

[@greenrain66]

Alright, you've got me, worldbuilding and prehistoric life are my respective jams.

[@MrT_Rex]

Lovely

[@fearthesirus4079]

I love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@Glgn272]

This is the first video I've ever watched of this channel and I'm already hooked. Subscribed.

[@MichaelHoweArts]

Came to KZbin Specifically to see if the latest episode was up, and it is! Hooray! Love the felt concept, and yes - magpie quality t-rex's sounds terrifying. "Clever girl" indeed!!!

[@yoldmate5450]

I love the felt body suit that's such a fucking cool initiation ritual idea

[@andrewkim212]

So good

[@hondimon69]

Amazing superb story telling

[@sketchiestscribbles3130]

This man is on fire

[@lodaligae]

AHhhhhhhh this is so good!

[@amayyaduvanshi2706]

This is so inspirational!

[@samuelsmith5400]

Love it!

[@PicketsLast]

Got to say this is some awesome stuff right here! Congrats man! Can’t wait to see more💪

[@ja3far473]

No way i love this stuff i like your videos from first two creatures and humans ideas are supper good . I hope it will be a show or something like that

[@TheOrderOfDanos]

This is seriously cool, I love the detailed thought you've put into the function, style and usability of each piece of worldbuilding, makes for a seriously expansive culture, awesomeeee Subbed :D

[@Glacial-dragon]

PREHISTORIC CREATURES 🤩

[@Stickmanyisus]

Been waiting for this ❤❤❤

[@Hoodoorooster3291]

This is amazing!!!!

[@jessedotson5998]

Now that I’ve watched all the current DEAD gODS videos here are some thoughts I have about the lore: I love the detail that the g in the title is Lower case. I’ve seen it often at church where God is always referred to with a capital and the other “gods” of the Old Testament are referred to with a lowercase g. Also the gods he has shown so far like the hunter appear to be very alive, so I wonder if this story will be about the eventual death of those gods

[@wexit_wes]

❤❤

[@Naqvioski]

Every single upload of yours is such a joy to watch. Love the concepts. Question can we have Shepards who have flocks of bird like creatures and thus have a culture that is all about flying and staying away from the land as much as possible?

[@hhhhh4896]

I love your art style, I feel like I seen this type before?

[@rowanmulhollem5267]

Talking t-texs! Cool.

[@tylergravette7545]

This reminds me of other world building chanals like Soria or the dragon slayer codex

[@boris_bulletdodger9109]

Positive comment

[@Terraformer-17]

This reminds me of my little story

[@thesamo-finnicviking6435]

YOOOO! COVIDAE MENTION LESS GO!

[@elmemacba]

Maravilloso!!

[@tripplejaz]

Matt, you make this look so easy, but more importantly, you make it look FUN! The way you just execute an idea, then try another is really inspiring. Keep going! I do have one question though, how long do you think these take? You've mentioned noodling on these throughout the week but I know ideation and design is very brain intensive stuff. Just curious how long you spend on an idea in real world minutes.

[@mattrhodesart]

It varies to much to really say!

[@Lillian_Bugs]

subbed!!

[@i0107]

❤❤❤

[@Fearofthemonster]

I am kinda bummed not seeing modern animals interacting with dinosaurs. The time for it has yet to come I guess.

[@mattrhodesart]

We’re only just getting started

[@kenjihotta4417]

So can we get a ttrpg made with this world???

[@eyelessjack2825]

Is this a book? Where can I read it? I'm hooked already!

[@mattrhodesart]

Not yet, but that’s where this is all headed

[@eyelessjack2825]

​@mattrhodesart it's incredible so far! Can't wait to read it! 🩵💜💚

[@CarterMoore-kf6bk]

Did you work on the show Primal? Your art reminds me of primal

[@pleasantdashi7112]

epic

[@ejboldin522]

I got a question if you want to answer or not because this is really remind me the movie Noah so it's going to be like from the movie or the Bible okay and also I can't wait to see it

[@hinashisakamoto4173]

is there a flying one? a flaying god? and if there is i have an idea, where the people who worship the flying one live in high places like high trees and perhaps mountains.

[@goobertfroobert5572]

Alright, somebody get to coding the game. I'll make the models.

[@Kingjayjay551]

Predators should be able to be tamed but only from a baby

[@itsafish4600]

ok

[@urielignacioroman3724]

XD

[@GhaziAchouri]

Yes I'm a shepherd the predators attack the sheep boobs very bad attack

[@Bootymuncher42069]

Please dont add magic

[@kal-elmusic]

Allow the man to tell his story in the way he envisions it

[@EGRJ]

"my favorites are the ones that look like overkill" Wait, didn't you say something similar about your ME3 art? That practical designs tended to look a little goofy? ...Yep. On Blogspot. "Concept Art - Behind the Scenes", July 23, 2013 "When designing the Cerberus troops, there were a lot of requests for thickness. I tend to go thin by default (a handicap I have to constantly work to counteract). What I wanted to maintain was a slight “goofiness” to their appearance. I think that if you try to design something to be cool, it will fail. The best designs (especially designs for characters that are meant to be scary or intimidating) are ones that maintain a percentage of goofiness. Real world designs typically have this element because engineers and designers are concerned with function first. This tends to create unintentionally funny forms."