Designing Mons off of Calculus

I share a design I made based off of the Fundamentals of Calculus
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[@scrungybungingi5171]

A pokemon based off of fractals would be interesting. You could make a pokemon inspired by fractal-like plants such as the barnsley fern or Romanesco broccoli.

[@GamingBob_]

Or a snowflake!

[@Techy404]

or another dragon

[@inkylynx2777]

I can see fractal frost!

[@Barriertriostruckapose]

I made a fractal mon based off the dragon curve/heighway curve called Heighdra once

[@lemguins7031]

Along those same lines, a Mengar sponge would be pretty cool too. It could even tie into that part of N's design for world lore.

[@daniellaytonmusic9865]

These are great. I wanna see a Sin/Cos/Tan trio

[@takua1495]

The "S" stand for spooky joke is peak math comedy! Love the designs and the concept for the game. Keep it up!

[@rhodu]

Congratulations on somehow making people watch 8 minutes of math without even bored, you are a really good explainer!

[@poweradereal]

3blue1brown deserves a award for making so many videos about complex math that actually keeps your attention

[@rayyaninspookymonth1630]

I can't read

[@bongjovi4928]

Without even bored? Much bored 😴

[@poweradereal]

@@bongjovi4928 cringecore youtube name

[@sleepyfella]

Hi squeak

[@volzuloof]

I genuinely didn't understand a single thing you said and every last word entirely went over my head, liked

[@volzuloof]

(also I liked the outro)

[@MosesX-Labs]

Yeah I didn’t know what he said either but the mons were cool!

[@spiritsofwolves]

This is what happens every time i watch one of his videos in hopes that i'll learn something but instead my head just doesnt take in the information TT

[@pokeaust7800]

I love the idea of Calculus-based Mons, super cool designs too! I thought up one myself after seeing yours, except based on a later Calculus subject, that being Parametric Curves. For anyone unaware: A parametric curve basically incorporates a third variable to go with x and y called t. You build the graph by finding where both x and y are positioned for each value of t, this can result in wonky graphs with complete loops and intersecting points on one line. The mon is called Parasitrim, taking from the words “parasite” and “parametric”. It’s a Bug/Ghost mon that takes the form of a Loooong Ghoulish Worm. Since it’s a ghost, it can pass through its own body, which it does to make itself into weird perplexing shapes no ordinary creature could do, much like how Parametric Curves can make shapes that no regular f(x) could make!

[@jeromeedits_1]

NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERD

[@HreahProductions]

I love calculus! The concepts were very well represented. I give this a thumbs up, as a math undergrad.

[@sandradermark8463]

A double thumbs-up and hallelujah for making me recall highschool notions of functions and derivatives

[@Skajsnsiiskwbdhr]

My brain just expands after every video

[@beerypollens]

Same

[@Bread_Lady]

So true

[@pantpocket1741]

my brain popped like a balloon

[@Definitely-The-Real-Niko]

Same

[@shrumalogre517]

@@pantpocket1741 same

[@amberhide04]

Honestly, for the first time I'm not a big fan of the designs, the concepts are really good, but i don't feel like the designs capture the ideas well, except for the final form, it's really good and i loved it

[@jared805]

have to agree :/ theyre absolutely lovely creatures but the derivative idea isnt obvious at all

[@wigglermain]

@@jared805 ...is it supposed to obvious? I think all the motifs and references to the fundamental theorem of calculus are subtle but definitely there- and is requiring some dissection really a bad thing in a STEM-based region?

[@xicufwm]

I agree. I'm a Calculus teacher and can't really see a limit or derivative in those first two forms. The third one is good and gets the "area under a curve" idea very well

[@-loones54]

Yeah I don't know why he chose to base it of mushrooms, normally it makes some sense what he uses as a basis for his creatures. But here it seems like he just wanted to have a mushroom line and smacked the concept of calculus on it

[@Mad-Goose]

@@wigglermain Yeah, but I think that if someone points out to you what the design of each mon is based off of, you should be able to say, "Oh, I see it now" but I don't really see it with the first two. I mean, I can kinda see it with the first with the arrows pointing to a round dot above an x but the second could use some work.

[@andreaaurigemma2782]

I suggested you made some fakemons based on derivatives a while ago under one of your community posts, I am glad you fulfilled my wish

[@xicufwm]

I remember that! I even replied mentioning the position, velocity and acceleration mons. When I saw this video I instantly remembered of you

[@andreaaurigemma2782]

@@xicufwm that's so nice! I guess pokemon and math do bring people together :)

[@anthonynorman7545]

I have a degree in mathematics and that was hands down the best explanation of derivatives I've ever heard!

[@EmmaTheSmol]

As someone who has done derivatives in school and in advanced math (which I take as a 8th subject to prep for university) same. It was short sweet and straight to the point, it also doesn't sound scary which is amazing since it is some of the most fun that maths gets. That and matrixes

[@anthonynorman7545]

@@EmmaTheSmol 😨 matrices 😟 fun...yes 😵‍💫fun..😭 It is impressive how unintimidating the lesson was!

[@EmmaTheSmol]

@@anthonynorman7545 Personality I quite enjoy matrixes for the most part since it was one of the first things we did in my advanced math course and a lot of time was dedicated to it to ensure we understand it completely. We haven't done any matrix bigger than 3×3 tho which I am very grateful for, not sure if you have done that? Some of it is definitely hell tho I would not deny that. Of everything I have done thus far there is nothing worse than integration😵 (it would help if I paid more attention in class tho😅). It sucks that maths is usually presented as intimidating and difficult tho we need more people who teach it like in a unintimidating manner, as was done in this video

[@anthonynorman7545]

@@EmmaTheSmol 9x9 is the biggest that I've had to do. It is very tedious.

[@EmmaTheSmol]

@@anthonynorman7545 That sounds awful💀

[@shaidai7403]

this seems so much like a starter mon! heck, maybe even a pseudo. honestly my favourite design from this series so far!

I understood absolutely nothing but the mushrooms look cool! Also, really loving the thumbnails recently, they look great!

[@Antiling_the_Squidkid]

Literally me

[@Daytonious]

I'm a huge fan of these designs! Well, all of your designs really, but these would be ones I'd use on a team!

[@egguu69]

You explain the mathematical concepts so simply! You make it very easy to understand, and understanding the math makes the reveal of the design even more exciting. I love this line and its inspiration! Your artstyle is so unique and cute and expressive and I'm always excited as soon as I see you posted!

[@Shamazya]

Something I hope you'll do with your Pokedex equivalent is make the entries applicable to the world. There are some Pokedex entries that explicitly make no sense unless you really try to bend terms to make them work. Like the obscenely large temperature of Magcargo or how Doduo is stated not to be able to fly but learns fly. I'd be awesome to see a Derivyte actually demonstrate the ability to travel using slopes based on the tilt of it's head.

[@Vivigreeny25]

It’d also really help get the calculus concept across, because while I LOVE these designs, it’s a little hard to tell they’re representing mathematical concepts lmao

[@the_vine_queen]

As someone who has taken calculus and does understand these concepts, I think you did a great job explaining these concepts to a wider audience! I've always described derivatives as tangents and integrals as area under the curve to friends and family who didn't go as far into math as I did for engineering.

[@crep50]

Math Pokémon, hell yeah! Gives me an idea for a psychic type 3-stage: Number Line -> Complex Plane -> Quaternions

[@pablobarea3322]

Literally the mon norist previews at the end is the complex unit "i", tho I'd expect something more in the lines of: rationals, real and complex (since they all are infinite fields and they represent the usual conception of what kind of numbers there are)

[@sas.tronaut5055]

i read that as “quartermelons”

[@crep50]

@@pablobarea3322understandable

[@dlvd4304]

A few months ago I entered the university, I am studying Systems Engineering, and since F(x) entered my life I have not been happy. Still, I loved the designs presented and the explanations!

[@redacculous]

One of the best things about these videos are the funny thumbnails that accompany them

[@zoesusername]

always an amazing day when nortist uploads

[@JulesJstar]

I wish I had a head to understand this sort of thing. Still lovely to see you exercise your creativity. Thanks for putting it out there.

[@Langodan]

i have never touched calculus and anything beyond the basic algebra confuses me, but you explained this so well and i really enjoyed it! the way that you turned derivatives into a _slope_ literally blew my mind, like im sure it wouldve also been explained like that elsewhere but since i have no knowledge of calculus or physics, it made me go "hey, maybe i _can_ actually understand this if i tried". i love science but it's always the maths part that deters me, that's probably why i have the most interest in biology haha. which means, im super interested in this project and i love what you've done, i havent seen a project like this before and i reckon it would help many young people get into science in the future. the monsters in this video were _super_ creative and i wouldve never thought of them this way.

[@dudono1744]

Derivative is usually introduced as slope, like integral is usually introduced as area

[@Cumrel]

My english isn't enough to understand all of this math stuff but I love ur mons.

[@crustofdust204]

I love the blend of two of my most favorite hobbies. I also love your artwork. It's is absolutely phenomenal.

[@garchomp7850]

It’s amazing how they accumulate. (The mons.) There’s enough for a full 5 seconds or so just scrolling through them for a background.

[@AidanTheNub]

Omg this is a life saver! I got my AP Calc AB exam on May 19th and this makes everything so much more clear!

[@Local_Hitman]

This is so refreshing after taking my first AP Calc AB practice exam

[@seby4robomania257]

This is the first video i've seen by you and I really like it thus far!

[@MakeVarahHappen]

Expanding outside off pokemon made me get your point so much more.

[@fresshstart5521]

I can’t express how much this helped me grasp the concepts. Thank you so much 😊

[@CrasherLIX]

This is incredible. It reminds me to taking my biology class and making mecha characters out of the different concepts to remember them. You have an amazing imagination, keep it going!

[@Thebes]

I’m surprised you got all this people interested in this stuff, when it is literally basic Calculus. Bravo my dude! I like these ideas and designs, but I’m a math nerd, so I may be biased.

[@adphoenix600]

Do you know what’s even more scarier than math or learning or such at school or somewhere else? It is those PowerPoint presentation those are the most boring things or the most boring subjects of all you have to do within 5 to 10 minutes of PowerPoint presentation you already fall asleep But this presentation is what makes it fun as music, entertaining concept of it moving parts and probably other parts of it that makes it fun

[@edoardospagnolo6252]

I wasn't exactly buying the mon design part of this up until Integal, but wow it's stunning how the line turned out. The veil around the hat is such a sweet idea! Really nice, as always.

[@aryamanbandhu]

I really had fun! Thank you for such a brilliant video concept!

[@samity8695]

Educational content meets gaming and art content, my favourites

[@Gaby-tz6ne]

As usual with calculus, I understood nothing but I still love it. Just like your videos!

[@Kyogre4X]

man, you're the best fakemon youtuber, not only you explain the pokémons that you make but your drawing style is kinda unique!

[@Erudaft]

Says he'll talk simple for us. Immediately starts showing graphs. Absolute chad .

[@janthehuman1679]

Interesting how Intengal‘s stats make a curve approaching the SpDef stat, before becoming incredibly low at the Speed stat. Definitely evocative of the calculus concept they embody.

[@artiefartie3967]

i like that you make designs that are very on the nose, and also ones that are a bit more obscure! good stuff

[@nyuh]

whoaaa this is so cool i think there could even be a whole category of math mons... a mon for every field of math theres just so many math fields and a lot of them have cool mon design potentials like linear algebra, graph theory, knot theory, group theory, topology they all already have a kind of visual thing

[@foveros1989]

Awesome video. The quality of production is impressive.

[@mackiexoxo8193]

You got me into the mood to do calculus. I always take ages to remember how to do anything math-related.

[@finebook281]

This is very cool! I'd love to see more math and physics based mons!

[@StabbyCat3000]

That thumbnail is the best thing I have ever seen

[@scarletari1767]

as someone who is taking calc, this was low key really helpful thank you for the great videos!

[@MrAckvideos]

Dude you legitimately made what you was a difficult semester feel easier by using Pokemon I love you for this and can now use Pokemon for math Thank you!

[@Denneth_D.]

*rewatches the previous vids to keep myself anticipated for future uploads Me rn: *click noice*

[@Definitely-The-Real-Niko]

This teaches me more then school, great job, AWSOME VIDEO!

[@shawverno.1130]

As someone in AP Calculus (basically second year calc) right now who just learned all of this stuff, I really like the way you explain it! Of course if I hadn’t just learned about it it would all go right over my head but still entertaining nonetheless

[@NCSGaming15]

I know next to nothing about calculus (I like to learn things outside of school, but when I know it’s going to be in future curriculum and I have to real interest I tend to wait for it to be taught) but this was still really interesting! Great video.

[@martinmerkez2907]

You should do a comatrix mon which could amputate parts of its main body to generate more limbs

[@shockrates3156]

This unironically helped me with a section I've been stuck on

[@rahrah527]

As a grad math student who also loves pokemon immensely, I am in love with your approach to this!! Thank you for creating this :)

[@adictoals3cso]

I despise calculus with my whole soul but these designs are truly fire🔥

[@Gameatronic9000]

welp, congrats man> a recommendation has shown quite an interesting video here. gonna be keeping an eye on this one form now on, real interesting stuff here.

[@M1551NGN0]

I'm a science and math nerd, a space and Astronomy nerd by extension and also a physics and mathematics student at school aspiring to be an Astrophysicist after passing out from high school. You my man earn a subscriber for making a video that fulfills both my desires: to be a Pokemon trainer from the "Scientist" trainer class! This is how it's gonna be possible!❤

[@iLikeDucks_]

These recent thumbnails are true art, step aside mona lisa

[@amesstarline5482]

I love this- educational with a side of creature design.

[@dudono1744]

Looks like very good mons gameplay wise (if it has some support moves), Intengal is basically a tanky espeon.

[@ilyatepeyolotich6459]

As a math nerd I object the idea of differential being the stepping stone to integral. I would make them kind of rivals or opposites like plusle minum or seviper zangoose

[@bobking01]

Sick idea. Now do this with discrete math and algebra!

[@Cole-xq2tl]

I'm in love with the thumbnail

[@drazien93]

HOLY SHIT, I always wondered how acceleration related to speed (in a mathematical sense) and I never got a good answer whenever I asked my teacher, thank you for finally making it clear to me

[@hatster401]

love the designs!

[@Alanegr92]

I can imagine mons around throwing (paravoles), shooting rays (straight functions), and stuff like that! Also, I fell in love with your project! If there's ever an alfa please let me know! or if there's more ways to support you appart from your patreon!

[@coopersainiak9483]

I don’t think the first two truly represent the concept you were shooting for, but I like them a lot! Also, for the last mon, it gives me very ghost vibes, and a little spin I came up w off your name would be Integhoul

[@ServineSceptr]

My school should have shown this, I LOVE UR VIDS

[@geegoflex6762]

I think you should make polteagist varient off of diffusion

[@geegoflex6762]

Off the concept of diffusion

[@XorbityXorbGlowbe]

@@geegoflex6762 he’s not making pokémon anymore, it’s something different now.

[@lemguins7031]

Getting into learning Trigonometry and this was very interesting for me.

[@kappaprimus]

Absolutely loved them!

[@lemonbread378]

...this counts as A level revision right- right??! also wtf a nerd that can actually art good? in all seriousness though these are such beautiful designs! the meaning behind all of them is so cool and i especially love the veil of itengal showing area gah this makes me very happy

[@fernandoportal5422]

This is amazing i love this designs

[@cardboardcreationsart]

Wait this is such a great concept!! Learning mixed with pokemon! So fun :D

[@disappointedcreeper]

Can't wait for the game!

[@officersoulknight6321]

You should make a legendary based off of the golden spiral which is just a mishmash of all sorts of life that has the spiral in it like some biblically accurate angel

[@ruipdpm5045]

Oh my god you just turn my traumas in Pokémon, i love it

[@excaliburn3d]

What a coincidence that video pops up in my home page right after I completed Calculus 2.

[@legendsteelix9880]

Great work bro . We wanna see more of them pls create more study with pokemon is fun

[@ToonedMinecraft]

I like the mushroom parts of the designs, with the middle one being kinda shaggy and the last one having a veil. It might be good to make the one about derivative slightly more clearly about the slope/tangent though

[@GaleAeras]

Speaking of Integrals and Derivatives, I would love to see something based on PID controllers. Maybe it would be one Mon with three forms, or it could be a three stage evolution. I could see it having something to do with Past, Present and Future, like the three terms in the PID controller.

[@bagodrago]

I'm assuming the mon you hinted at is based on imaginary/complex numbers since the silhouette's a big "i" lol

[@camcorl7921]

the derivative is also a *drum roll* linear approximation. It turns the non-linear function into its best linear counterpart at a point. f(a+x)=f(a)+L(a)x+o(x) such that when the limit x approaches zero these are equal. And yes L(a) is derivative yay.

[@MrJack8700]

Big fan of your art

[@changeling6450]

I'll be honest, i didnt understand a thing here sorry teacher is just to confusing to me, but the desing and the idea behind them is pretty cool and unique, using something that boring and complicated to some persons and making a cute Pokémon from it is great, and only a low number of people can even imagine doing it not even imagine doing it so well for so many people

[@joshbernberg7393]

Most effective AP Calculus AB test study method

[@commanderryu7554]

yessir, doesn't help a calc bc student much tho lol

[@andrew7955]

1:07 "I should talk about limits first" The maths student in me wanted to dieee

[@crookedcrow310]

I wanna listen while I have my eyes closed because you are very well spoken about science and math but I love Seeing the images

[@anthonynorman7545]

Watch twice?

[@LeniusRiven]

The low speed stat represents the long ass time you will spend trying to solve one of these integrals. (Trig Sub, Integration by Parts)

[@dae8105]

THIS IS AMAZING WHAT

[@hqTheToaster]

Perfect video.

[@crabohato4954]

Huh, actually studying calculus 1 rn. Currently, I've only learned limits, derivatives, and integrals. Honestly, not that terrible. Much easier than I thought

[@Auristmusic]

gotta admit I was lost on the explanations, when you got into stuff like "approaching the value" I had some questions about what that meant and the video had already moved on 😅 still big fan of the designs and the exploration of the theories begin them

[@anthonynorman7545]

Approaching means gets close to. So where that gap was, we can't get to the exact number. Instead we look at the decimals close to the number we want. We have to look left (the negative meant left) and right (the plus meant right) of the number we want because the gap changes the how big the number is. Hope that helped!

[@padrickbeggs7071]

Equ in the beginning is the standard model Lagrangian

[@mephonen-x6307]

7:45 -- That silhouette leaves a lot of room for imagination.

[@itsmemilan4803]

I like your art style :)

[@8lue5hift]

yay, a new video.

[@epikoof]

i didn't know there was a separate video for this and kept watching the 'feminine pokemon' video whenever i wanted to see these