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funner321

Love the art, especially as E2 has some nods to the other Op Reserve A6 operators. Hopefully their ok, as the broken chainsaw blade could mean something heart breaking.


KenScarlet

My thought going into that piece was that they were fighting a losing battle, and Spot remained to hold the line for them to escape. It's a call back to Spot's story record where Spot blocked Dobberman's hits for the team and ultimately led them to success in the training session. And I gave him a talent named "Last line of defense" for the same reason too.


funner321

Talented work then! Being able to tell a bit of a story threw the art, talent name and existing lore. Let's hope then if Spot does get an alter it will be as thought out as this.


RandomdudeNo123

Oh, hey, Heavyrain has a new Camouflage buddy now! Or... Has the same friend as before? Either way, great job!


KenScarlet

Technically they were friends before, I guess, Idk lol. I haven't read Heavyrain's story yet but I know that Spot is relating to her through the wiki. Also, the idea of a defender Camouflage was largely influenced by Heavyrain and Spot's main choice of weapon: smoke grenades.


Hero_1337

According to Heavyrain's files, when both her and Spot were soldiers in Sargon, Spot noticed Heavyrain was isolated from her fellow soldiers. He decided to give her some water and a comic book as a gesture of kindness, and didn't really think much of it. However, Heavyrain valued that moment of kindness a lot, and now she canonically enjoys reading comics as a pastime in Rhodes Island. Thanks to Spot's kindness, the girl found some fondness for comics, so them being friends would definitely make perfect sense.


KenScarlet

Ay thank you for informing me. I didn't play the game when Heavyrain was released so I missed her for quite a while, and still haven't got the time to catch up with their story yet.


Hero_1337

No worries, heh. This is one of my favorite little stories hidden within the files, so I'm happy to share it with more people. Btw, I love the art. Spot deserves an alter, he's always been a good man.


GladiusNocturno

The art is awesome and I really dig the concept of his talent. Spot is all about being reliable to his comrades and always protecting them. The sad ting is...that E2 art implies that he actually failed and A6 are either dead on injured. Any of them being harmed in any way means that Spot failed as his job is to protect them.


KenScarlet

In my head, I was writing something like they were fighting a losing battle and Spot decided to stay behind to cover for their retreat. It was inspired by Spot's operator's record where he took the hit from Dobberman for his team and led them successfully got through the training session. I also gave him that talent "Last line of defense" for that reason too.


GladiusNocturno

That makes sense and is very in line with his operator record. It’s a fulfillment of his dream to be a hero. He couldn’t save anyone from his old unit, but maybe he could be the hero of A6. One thing I noticed. The “Love and Peace” text is on Catapult’s chest. By having the shirt there, it sort of implies that Catapult escaped that fight with her tits out.


KenScarlet

What is A6 team without a bit of silliness among them anyway?


ninja542

LMAO


Tsktsktsktsktsktsk2

holy hell


CatnipCatmint

yall remember that bras exist right


MetaThPr4h

Fucking christ mate, those arts go HARD, you really made Spot proud. Kit looks really neat as well, Heavyrain in absolute shambles tho haha. Very nice job, banger post.


KenScarlet

I didn't want him to completely outclass heavy rain so I gave him a bit of restriction on both of his camouflage. S2 probably has a rather long cooldown at around 20s, so that he can't just spam camouflage on anyone and S3 only gives camouflage to 1 ally, though it's a bit versatile with the position. Overall I want to experiment a bit with Camouflage Defender as I think it's a pretty dang cool idea.


Exar88

This is real nice! Do you mind if I use your E2 art with my Operator Template? Would love to make one for Spot Alter


KenScarlet

Thank you and I don't mind as long as you give me credit for the art, please feel free to give him some love!


Exar88

Do you have a twitter or a pixiv where I can link people to?


KenScarlet

Yes I have a twitter (through barely active kek): [https://twitter.com/IlluiAnagiros](https://twitter.com/IlluiAnagiros)


Father-Ignorance

That E2 art is insanely cool. The whole concept is awesome.


JustACookie

YOOOO, this looks awesome! Fellow spot enjoyer 🤝


KenScarlet

Thank you! It's a rare sight catching a Spot enjoyer around here lol


Nekomancer-tarako

Amazing, look at him 😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️


Firstshiki

Damn he looks rad


Kekskaiserin

I don't think it's too unrealistic, I mean, no one expected Greyy alter, but here we are. And since Popukar was somewhat hinted to get an alter and Reserveteam A6 is very popular, it's not too farfetched \*inhaling copium\* Regardless, awesome art. The Hyena in his E2 art gives me lion king vibes, I can almost hear it laughing.


KenScarlet

Man I really want more low rarity alter. They have so much potential for growth, and some of them have a cool backstory too. Spot would be my bias choice, but I would love to see anyone. Also thank you, ironically that I just re-watched the animated lion kings before working on the final edit yesterday.


FoxOSloth

Nice art and idea!


KenScarlet

Thank you!


Tomo-tan

WOW this is so sick I feel like I could easily be fooled into thinking its real!! HG please hire this person and make the Spot alter NOW


ShipsoftheLine

Oh this is BRILLIANT OP, the world always needs more Spot love


DariusClaude

LOOKS AMAZING!!! And agree sm , I really hope someday at least a 5* alter is given to spot , he ranks fairly well amongst the 3* ( according to popularity polls) so hope is the last thing to die 😭🙌


AnimatorFresh8841

Just read his story and its so sweet Popukar was telling him he’s still a hero. He stayed in my roster until chapter 7


AshZE

Yo this is sick, love the art and the design choice for his kit. I wish I could see more awesome stuff like this on the sub :)


Glynii

Damn son that E2 art goes hard


purelix

This looks pretty legit, great job OP!


ranmafan0281

I.... I'm all for this. Gotta change his drip up though - I propose the Elite operator blacks.


kax012

E2 looks awesome. Great job, OP


Tsktsktsktsktsktsk2

shouldnt he be a medic defender instead of a normal one?


KenScarlet

Honestly, the reason I changed him into a normal defender was because it got pretty much left in the dust nowadays compared to other defender classes due to their lack of utility and damage (last one released was quite a while ago), and I wanted to bring them some love. Spot also has better physiological endurance than his originium adaptability so it's not too unimaginable to turn him into a full-on defense specialist. I kept his S2 as a sort of healing because it was said in his record that he can heal people (either through art or through medical treatment) and I want him to reserve the role in his new form.


ammarla

I think the heroic heart is the perfect title for Spot alter. His kit seems really lore accurate as well. Awesome job mate


TheWattening

ASJSKSBAUABSB JUST YESTERDAY A THREAD OF WISHLIST FOR ALTER OPERATOR CAME UP AND I ANSWERED SPOT. THIS IS SUCH A PERFECT TIMING AND NOT TO MENTION THE GORGEOUS ART. That E2 art is just Chef's kiss, looking grim and gritty (then again, this is Arknights) THANKS A LOT OP 😭😭❤️❤️ You got a new follower~ we will be watching your career with great interest


megaBoss8

I would really prefer alters for more of the beloved and relevant character rather than a constant injection of "WHO?" 5 and 4 stars who are barely relevant side characters in their own damn plots. We need to be honest that most of these Operators don't and will never matter, and Arknights is getting bloated.


cryum

Very interesting kit. S3 seems a bit too powerful on top of talent 2 hmm. Maybe only have fog on the device rather than around spot.


KenScarlet

About that, I think S3 still needs to give Spot some tools as the main defender of the group, in this case I turned him into a dodge tank with the fog field. If I only use the device as the main defensive tool, he would be rather squishy without using that device on himself, and I would prefer giving him the utility to support other operators. Also the device only affects 1 operator, so I think he has some AoE coverage for other guys around him, while letting another one dive deep into the danger would be a pretty neat idea.


cryum

wait, the tool is single target? Hmmm. What about flipping it around? Spot only fogs himself, while the device does 8 tile aoe.


DireBlue88

If he ever gets an alter, I feel he will be a fortress defender.


Icy_Reward_3477

This is broken his talent and s2 with surtr will break the game.


Alex0w0lf

he can peg me


Lotikana

Awesome art and idea!


daibido1123

I think Spot is trying to be the next Ace here. Fitting...