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Moth's Description Rewrites
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mothbeanie  [developer] 26 Dec, 2021 @ 6:21pm
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Crops

Object
Species
Before
After
Automato Seed
Hylotl
A common Glitch peasant food. Not to my taste.
A common Glitch peasant food. I don't think the screws are edible.
Avesmingo Seed
Glitch
Confused. This tastes like... broccoli.
Awe. How can avesmingo have so many flavours?
Boltbulb Seed
Apex
Soft like a banana, but with a horrible metallic taste.
Soft like a banana, but with a horrible metallic aftertaste.
Boltbulb Seed
Human
Gross, eating this is like eating bits of a truck.
Boltbulb's aftertaste is so strong that it kinda feels like eating bits of a truck.
Boneboo Seed
Avian
Boneboos are not to Avian tastes.
Boneboos are not a common sight for most Avians.
Boneboo Seed
Glitch
Disinterested. This plant apparently looks like organic internal anatomy. The Glitch have no such parts.
Thoughtful. This plant apparently looks like organic internal anatomy. The Glitch have no such parts.
Chilli Seed
Glitch
Ponderous. Who would choose to eat a food that hurts them?
Ponderous. How is it that chillis are so painful, yet so delicious?
Corn Seed
Hylotl
A common, flavourless snack of little merit.
Corn, an extremely versatile vegetable. It's a bit flavorless on its own.
Currentcorn Seed
Avian
Acidic corn. Unpleasant and dangerous.
Acidic corn. It's dangerous if prepared improperly...
Currentcorn Seed
Hylotl
A vile, acidic corn variant. Detrimental to any dish.
A frightening, acidic corn variant. In small amounts, it adds sourness and tanginess to a dish.
Diodia Seed
Human
Looks like a potato, tastes like a penny. Not a great trade-off.
Looks like a potato, tastes like a penny. It's best as a garnish.
Dirturchin Seed
Glitch
Disinterested. A boring, common plant.
Disinterested. Dirturchins aren't very common, yet still boring and tasteless.
Dirturchin Seed
Hylotl
Why anyone would eat this is beyond my comprehension.
Dirturchins are extremely bland and difficult to make into anything appetizing.
Feathercrown Seed
Floran
Looksss like a birdman, tassstes like dirt. Birdmen tassstier.
Looksss like a birdman, but birdmen tassstier.
Grape Seed
Hylotl
Sea grapes taste so much better, these are too sweet.
Grapes are alright, but I must say I prefer the saltiness of sea grapes.
Kiwi Seed
Hylotl
Another overly-sweet fruit. The surface is unpleasant to touch.
A sweet green fruit. The skin has a bizarre and fuzzy texture.
Neonmelon Seed
Hylotl
Neonmelon is overly sweet to taste. The appearance is exquisite, though.
Neonmelon is perhaps a little too sweet. The appearance is exquisite, though.
Pineapple Seed
Hylotl
Sickly sweet. One would never find pineapples under the sea.
One would never find pineapples under the sea. They're extremely sweet.
Potato Seed
Hylotl
A common, tedious root vegetable.
Potatoes may be dull raw, but have countless uses and limitless potential.
Pussplum Seed
Hylotl
Creamy yet tangy, pussplums are not to Hylotl tastes.
Creamy yet tangy, pussplums are best in moderation.
Rice Seed
Hylotl
Rice. Bland tasting, but serviceable. A simple base for a meal.
Rice. It's a food staple for a reason, but it's better with a bit of seasoning.
Sugarcane Seed
Hylotl
Can be used to create sweetener, although why one would want to is beyond the Hylotl.
Can be used to create sweetener. Most things are already sweet enough, though...
Toxictop Seed
Novakid
I wouldn't trust anythin' with "toxic" in the name.
Usually I wouldn't trust anythin' with "toxic" in the name, but...
Wartweed Seed
Hylotl
Wartweed are tough, dull plants favoured for their ability to thrive in poor conditions.
Wartweed are tough, albeit slightly dull plants favoured for their ability to thrive in poor conditions.
Wartweed Seed
Novakid
I can't see a use for a crop so tough as a wartweed.
Wartweeds are darn tough, both in terms of skin and terms of hardiness.

Objects

Object
Species
Before
After
Banana Propaganda Poster
Floran
Sssuch horrible food.
Banana too sssweet. Floran only eatsss in moderation.
Standard Issue Painting
Floran
Floran hate ssquishy yellow food.
Why put ssquishy yellow food in frame?
Large Gong
Hylotl
I imagine a gong under the ocean would sound quite different.
This gong lacks artistic form. It does sound quite nice, though.
Fancy Avian Gong
Hylotl
Such sounds have never rung out beneath the ocean.
These carvings are very intricate...
Market Fruit Stall
Floran
Sssuch horrible birdman food.
Floran not interesssted in birdman food.
Avian Sarcophagus
Hylotl
The Hylotl give their dead to the ocean.
The Hylotl usually give their dead to the ocean.
Grand Avian Sarcophagus
Hylotl
The Hylotl give their dead to the ocean.
The Hylotl usually give their dead to the ocean.
Basic Tombstone
Hylotl
The dead deserve more honour than this.
The words on this tombstone are too faded to read...
Embossed Tombstone
Hylotl
The dead deserve more honour than this.
The words on this tombstone are too faded to read...
Engraved Tombstone
Human
A very old tombstone. The words are largely faded.
A very old tombstone. It has an engraving of someone on the front.
Engraved Tombstone
Hylotl
The dead deserve more honour than this.
There's no words on this tombstone, only a faded engraving.
Smashed Tombstone
Apex
A faded tombstone. Very old.
A smashed tombstone. How sad...
Smashed Tombstone
Avian
A standard tombstone. These are old and numerous.
A standard tombstone. This one's been smashed...
Smashed Tombstone
Floran
Floran mark dead with growth of flower.
Floran mark dead with growth of flower, can't be smashed like thiss.
Smashed Tombstone
Glitch
Observant. This tombstone is starting to crumble.
Uneasy. This tombstone has been smashed.
Smashed Tombstone
Human
A very old tombstone. The words are largely faded.
An old tombstone. I can't read the inscription when it's smashed like this.
Smashed Tombstone
Novakid
This ol' tombstone marks someone's grave.
This ol' tombstone marked someone's grave. It's been smashed to bits.
Warrior's Tombstone
Avian
A standard tombstone. These are old and numerous.
A warrior's tombstone. It's very old.
Warrior's Tombstone
Hylotl
The dead deserve more honour than this.
The words on this tombstone are too faded to read...
Warrior's Tombstone
Novakid
This ol' tombstone marks someone's grave.
This ol' tombstone marks a warrior's grave, I think.
Priest's Tombstone
Avian
A standard tombstone. These are old and numerous.
A priest's tombstone. It's very old.
Priest's Tombstone
Hylotl
The dead deserve more honour than this.
The words on this tombstone are too faded to read...
Priest's Tombstone
Novakid
This ol' tombstone marks someone's grave.
This ol' tombstone marks a priest's grave, I think.
Grounded's Tombstone
Apex
A faded tombstone. Very old.
A faded tombstone. It has an Avian skull on it.
Grounded's Tombstone
Avian
A standard tombstone. These are old and numerous.
This tombstone is for one of the grounded.
Grounded's Tombstone
Human
A very old tombstone. The words are largely faded.
A very old tombstone. It's engraved with an Avian skull.
Grounded's Tombstone
Hylotl
The dead deserve more honour than this.
There's no words on this tombstone, only a faded engraving.
Grounded's Tombstone
Novakid
This ol' tombstone marks someone's grave.
Seems like this ol' tombstone marks an Avian's grave.
Desecrated Tombstone
Apex
A faded tombstone. Very old.
A smashed tombstone. How sad...
Desecrated Tombstone
Avian
A standard tombstone. These are old and numerous.
A tombstone for one of the grounded. This one's been smashed...
Desecrated Tombstone
Floran
Floran mark dead with growth of flower.
Floran mark dead with growth of flower, can't be smashed like thiss.
Desecrated Tombstone
Glitch
Observant. This tombstone is starting to crumble.
Uneasy. This tombstone has been desecrated.
Desecrated Tombstone
Human
A very old tombstone. The words are largely faded.
An old tombstone. I can't read the inscription when it's smashed like this.
Desecrated Tombstone
Novakid
This ol' tombstone marks someone's grave.
This ol' tombstone marked someone's grave. It's been smashed to bits.
Unstable Tombstone
Apex
A faded tombstone. Very old.
I could knock this old tombstone over if I'm not careful.
Unstable Tombstone
Avian
A standard tombstone. These are old and numerous.
This tombstone isn't well balanced.
Unstable Tombstone
Glitch
Observant. This tombstone is starting to crumble.
Nervous. This tombstone looks as if it's going to collapse.
Unstable Tombstone
Human
A very old tombstone. The words are largely faded.
A very old tombstone. This one looks a bit unstable.
Unstable Tombstone
Hylotl
The dead deserve more honour than this.
A flimsy tombstone like this is disrespectful to the dead.
Unstable Tombstone
Novakid
This ol' tombstone marks someone's grave.
This wobbly ol' tombstone marks someone's grave.
Eye Tombstone
Apex
A faded tombstone. Very old.
A faded tombstone. That eye symbol makes me feel watched...
Eye Tombstone
Avian
A standard tombstone. These are old and numerous.
There's an eye engraved on this tombstone.
Eye Tombstone
Floran
Floran mark dead with growth of flower.
Tombsstone staring at Floran.
Eye Tombstone
Glitch
Observant. This tombstone is starting to crumble.
Curious. I wonder why there's an eye symbol on this tombstone?
Eye Tombstone
Human
A very old tombstone. The words are largely faded.
There's a symbol of an eye on this tombstone. Maybe to watch over the departed?
Eye Tombstone
Hylotl
The dead deserve more honour than this.
This tombstone has what appears to be an eye engraved on it.
Eye Tombstone
Novakid
This ol' tombstone marks someone's grave.
That there eye is a bit spooky.
Mass Tombstone
Apex
A faded tombstone. Very old.
This is a very tall tombstone.
Mass Tombstone
Avian
A standard tombstone. These are old and numerous.
A mass grave...
Mass Tombstone
Floran
Floran mark dead with growth of flower.
Floran mark dead with growth of flower, but no flower thisss tall.
Mass Tombstone
Glitch
Observant. This tombstone is starting to crumble.
Curious. What could these symbols mean?
Mass Tombstone
Human
A very old tombstone. The words are largely faded.
A tall tombstone covered in glyphs. I wonder what they mean...
Mass Tombstone
Hylotl
The dead deserve more honour than this.
Is this a mass grave? How awful.
Mass Tombstone
Novakid
This ol' tombstone marks someone's grave.
Those are some strange lookin' symbols.
Large Bongo
Hylotl
Floran music appears to be crude from the look of this drum.
Apparently Florans play drums like these too. The Hylotl are more skilled.
Medium Bongo
Hylotl
Floran music appears to be crude from the look of this drum.
Apparently Florans play drums like these too. The Hylotl are more skilled.
Small Bongo
Hylotl
Floran music appears to be crude from the look of this drum.
Apparently Florans play drums like these too. The Hylotl are more skilled.
Tiny Bongo
Hylotl
Floran music appears to be crude from the look of this drum.
Apparently Florans play drums like these too. The Hylotl are more skilled.
Cash Register
Avian
There are numbers on this little device.
This little machine is used in transactions, but I'm not sure how to use it.
Cash Register
Floran
Little machine confusse Floran.
Little machine dingsss when Floran turnss crank!
Cash Register
Glitch
Confused. Does this cash register accept pixels?
Charmed. This cash register's size is somewhat endearing.
Cash Register
Hylotl
A machine for counting and storing something.
A machine for counting and storing currency.
Microwave
Avian
A bit like an oven, but quicker.
What a strange machine. Is it for cooking?
Microwave Oven
Hylotl
A strange, spinning oven.
A strange, spinning oven. I've used one before.
Microwave Oven
Novakid
This lil' rotatin' oven cooks food at speed!
Some kinda rotatin' cookin' device.
Blue Neon Sign
Avian
I'm hesitant to even follow this sign's direction.
Why does this sign just say "bubble"?
Green Neon Sign
Avian
I'm hesitant to even follow this sign's direction.
This sign just says "ribbit". Um... I see.
Green Neon Sign
Human
I'm sure this sign leads somewhere awesome. If only I wasn't so busy doing... Other stuff...
I guess this sign is decorative? Huh.
Green Neon Sign
Novakid
What the heck does that say?
What the heck does that mean?
Orange Neon Sign
Generic
It looks like the word 'croak', but apparently it means something completely different.
It looks like the word "croak", but apparently it means something completely different.
Orange Neon Sign
Apex
A sign saying 'croak'. That's nice, I suppose!
A sign saying "croak". That's nice, I suppose!
Orange Neon Sign
Avian
I'm hesitant to even follow this sign's direction.
It just says "croak". Okay...
Orange Neon Sign
Glitch
Critical. A sign that simply says 'croak'. How useful.
Critical. A sign that simply says "croak". How useful.
Orange Neon Sign
Human
I'm sure this leads somewhere awesome. If only I wasn't so busy doing... other stuff...
I guess this is some kind of decorative art piece in neon? But it looks like all of the other signs...
Orange Neon Collector Sign
Human
Whoa, I always suspected the Hylotl were up to something. No, this can't be right.
Whoa, I always suspected the Hylotl were up to something. No, this translation can't be right.
Green Neon Pod Sign
Avian
Reefpods. What a treat. Glad I packed my own lunch.
Hylotl cuisine. What a treat. Glad I packed my own lunch.
Green Neon Pod Sign
Novakid
I ain't sure if I actually like reefpods.
Reefpods're alright, but I'd rather cook 'em myself.
Blue Vending Machine
Avian
The drinks in here look a little sweet for my taste...
I've never heard of most of the drinks in here.
Blue Vending Machine
Floran
Floran dissslike over-sweet drinks.
Floran prefer energy drinksss.
Arcade Prize Counter
Avian
I wouldn't mind winning a Poptop plushie, myself.
I wouldn't mind winning a turtle plushie, myself.
Arcade Prize Counter
Floran
Hmmm, Floran want Turtle plush.
Hmmm, Floran want Poptop plush.
Turtle Plushie
Avian
A toy of a creature with a built-in shield on its back. Curious...
A toy of a turtle, a creature with a built-in shield on its back. It's very cute!
Numi Plushie
Human
It's a plushie of Numi, a character from a children's cartoon. I'll pass, I think.
It's a plushie of Numi, a character from a children's cartoon. It's pretty cute.
Numi Poster
Human
Numi appears to be a mascot for a Hylotl children's cartoon.
Numi is a mascot for a Hylotl children's cartoon.
Numi Sign
Human
Numi appears to be a mascot for a Hylotl children's cartoon.
Numi is a mascot for a Hylotl children's cartoon.
Peacekeeper Vending Machine
Floran
Floran doessn't like any treats that aren't made of meat.
Floran wissshes there was a meat donut.
Small Black Pelt
Human
Poor animal.
What animal did this pelt come from, I wonder?
Long Black Pelt
Human
Hunting for the sake of a trophy. I can't agree with that.
Surely this pelt has more use than just as a trophy.
Small Snowy Pelt
Glitch
Alarmed. The pelt of a young animal, hunted by a Floran.
Observant. The pelt of a young animal, hunted by a Floran.
Last edited by mothbeanie; 16 Jan, 2022 @ 12:47pm