<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=213034.msg11022178#msg11022178">Quote from: King Serperior on 28-02-2015, 02:47:34</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">No problem!  It's a really good idea.  Now, for something a little heavier in thought:<br/><br/>Okay, I have been thinking about a couple of Karin's puppets:  Kaeru (Frog) and Pansā (Panther).  Of all of Karin's puppets, I am least satisfied with them for various reasons.  So, I have been working on two possible replacement puppets for these two since Karin hasn't summoned either one.  All that would be needed edit-wise would be possible notices of the summoning tattoos on her arms and even then, they would be minor edits.  So, here are the puppets I have designed that I rather like better:<br/><br/><strong>Futagoza (Gemini):</strong>  Just as the name implies, this is two Puppets in one.  There are two halves to this puppet, the Front and Back half.  When combined, it functions as a standard, human-sized battle puppet that appears to have two fronts on both it's front and back and four arms, the legs connected together back-to-back.  However, at any time, it can be split into two.  They are distinguished by their Colors:  Red and Blue.  The blue puppet, normally the "front" half of the whole, utilizes a poisoned katana for very fast, close-quarters attacks.  The red puppet, normally the "back" half of the whole, carries a variety of flash-bombs, smoke bombs, and other distracting equipment that will allow the blue half to get in close and finish off the foe.  The red half is far from defenseless as it has poisoned needles that hide within its fists and come out should it be threatened.  Both halves are less durable when split apart and have a weak spot on their 'backs' that can be taken advantage of to disable them.  Since these two puppets are effectively half-puppets, they require less chakra strings to operate at a cost of more attention given to them when separated.<br/><br/><strong>Osuushi (Bull):</strong>  It is slow, but very powerful, the tallest of the puppets and taller than even Bōrudā at nearly 10 feet tall.  It's heavily armored body is fire and waterproof except from the most powerful fire and water techniques.  It utilizes a heavy, hammer-like fist on it's left arm and carries a large axe in it's right hand as well as a retractable blade that is sheathed just above the wrist of the right hand.  It has two huge horns on it's bull-shaped head for ramming opponents.  In dangerous situations, a compartment can open up to allow Karin to hide safely at the cost of being unable to use any puppets besides Osuushi, leaving any puppets in use vulnerable to being crippled or destroyed.  This defense isn't as strong as Kame's nor is large to allow for other passengers, but it allows for much greater maneuverability than Kame would allow in a dangerous situation.  It is extremely slow, being Karen's second slowest Puppet in terms of movement speed, and is unarmored on the inside, allowing for ease of destruction should someone somehow get inside it.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>So, I would like to hear what you all think.  I like Osuushi because it allows for the possibility for one of Karin's teammates to hide within it until it gets through a dangerous combat location where they can then leap out and surprise a foe.  As for Futagoza, it adds even more strategy and unpredictability to Karin's battle-style and reinforces her job at controlling a mini-army.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>The changes are reasonable enough in my opinion. If the new puppets make your character more appealing for you, then go for it!