• SNM Elena Redesign
    Elena has been given a new redesign with an updated look and style. Other characters will also get the same treatment soon.

    The shirt shown here is just a quickly made placeholder, since the uniforms are also being redesigned.

    I’d say its a nice direction for the SNM Project.

    The redesigned Elena

    The new update has made it a lot easier to navigate the UI and it has helped me by a ton, since I’ve been working on this on my mobile phone. So thanks Ralph!

    Old Elena as a reference

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  • SNM LENA | Lore & Relevance

    “Her eyes don’t flinch. Her voice doesn’t shake.” That’s what the recruits say about Lena.
    She doesn’t speak much. When she joined the SNM (Sticknodes Military), nobody knew why she was so determined. Some believe she lost someone important. Others claim she fights demons for sport. She’s never confirmed either story, and that silence only fuels the rumors.

    Her demeanor is cold. Always serious. Always in a formal military stance with one arm behind her back. Even in the middle of a burning battlefield, she stands straight, her gaze locked forward.

    Lena vs. Lilith Diana was a rivalry that became the talk of the entire SNM. They trained side by side for years, pushing each other harder than anyone else dared. Every drill, every mission, every sparring match was a test of precision and ruthless skill. Both sought to be Task Force leaders. Both had their eyes on the rank of Commander.
    Then fate struck. Lilith Diana was exiled after a string of dark events. That put Lena next in line for command, but the promotion came with a shadow hanging over it.

    Her leadership style is methodical. She plans for every move, every angle, every possible failure. Her soldiers say she “sees the fight before it happens”. Fear never crosses her face, not because she’s reckless, but because she has already calculated the risk.

    It was Lena who uncovered the truth about Lilith, catching her in the act of murdering an innocent civilian. Without hesitation, she brought the case to Ralph.
    She once said: “I don’t enjoy turning on allies, but I enjoy letting murderers walk free even less.”
    Despite Lilith’s crimes, Lena calls her a broken girl who lost herself chasing revenge. She admits Lilith once respected her skill, but now believes she sits at the top of Lilith’s murder list.
    Even so, Lena hasn’t changed. She still trains at dawn, drills her soldiers until dusk, and leads with the same control, focus, and fearless precision that earned her place in the SNM.
    Some call her fearless. Others call her inhuman, but one thing is sure: She is needed.

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    • I’ve been busy and my poor device can’t run SN smoothly no more, so here’s a small lore drop to keep things alive.

      2025-08-11 07:13:04 UTC 9
  • Challas\'s Question of the Day: What’s your favourite shape (Draw Tool) in Sticknodes?
    This excludes Polyfills

    What’s your favourite shape (Draw Tool) in Sticknodes?

    • 7%
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    • Ever since the recent update it’s absolutely trapezoids, they make everything easier.

      2024-11-18 18:21:50 UTC 11
  • SNM Kingston WIP
    I’ve had this project on hold for a while and haven’t had a chance to finish it yet. Lately, I’ve been too busy to keep working on it. The images below were a quick draft I put together for Kingston to get his initial feedback before finalizing the product.
    The images are a bit outdated. The bow is now bendable and has a spear function. It’s quite cool how it transforms. The arrow also now exist with different variations.

    I genuinely wish I had more time to continue working on the SNM project, but unfortunately, it’s still going to be on hold for a while


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    • More Recent Picture
      I’ve found the most recent version of the project by luck. Not much different.

      2024-11-03 17:28:57 UTC 7
  • Question of the Day: What’s the biggest challenge you face while animating?

    What’s the biggest challenge you face while animating?

    • 22%
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    27 votes
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    • Oh, good timing lmao

      2024-10-24 13:43:25 UTC 4
      • Replying to: Tastylemon16Oh, good timing lmao

        Been a while since I animated but probably pacing and timing.

        2024-10-24 13:47:13 UTC 3
    • i put something else because generally i tend to struggle with a couple things
      …this entire list is a biggest challenge
      but by far it would have to be keeping movements smooth and natural, and also implementing physics along with that
      but i also cant do lighting or backgrounds so queoatpuqtupaqtp

      2024-10-24 13:48:40 UTC 3
    • Everyone needs more MOTIVATION.

      2024-10-24 14:22:05 UTC 2
    • All of the above

      2024-10-24 14:41:35 UTC 2
    • I’d have to say a mix of physics, timing, and fluid natural motion. With cars and stuff like that im always thinking about what little motions can manipulate the car, like IRL if you where sitting in your car and you.. idk slammed your head into the wheel or sum, it would move the car a lil, depending on the cars size, weight, what gear the car is in ect ect. And I have to also watch out for inconsistencies in the suspension motion, like if I am animating with a 2015 camry sport, I will animate the suspension a little stiffer then that of say a 67 chevy impala, because suspension of old cars (60s chevy sedans, caddys, pontiac sedans ect) all had cloudy, soft pillow like suspension because that was what was luxury back then. Soft and comfortable, nowadays however, automobile suspension even in modern luxury cars (BMWs, mercs, caddys ect ect) suspension is stiff for “performance” and “handling” so I have to account for that in the anims I make.

      Also load is a key factor, take a 90s regular cab 1500 pickup, any pickup rally, ford, dodge, chevy, they all have a slight racke to the front (which looks mean lol), this is so that when you load the bed, the truck is still even. In my anims, I try to pay attention to this. If a trucks bed is unloaded, it’ll be more stiff and bouncy then that of a truck with shit in the back. Just basic physics.

      For characters it’s different, I learn the way a character acts from a show or movie or something and try to replicate that in my anim.

      Take dean winchester, he has a distinctive thing he does with his Eyebrows, where when he’s angry, they look like a zigzag, but when he’s not angry, they are still kinda zigzagy but way less. Same with his mouth, eyes and body movement (I do this for every character I animate)

      Idk though, it all feels weird in a way

      2024-10-24 14:48:04 UTC 1
    • easily what i thought it was gonna be, poll seems about right i think

      2024-10-24 15:01:12 UTC 2
    • trying to see how the hell I can make an angle

      2024-10-24 15:07:38 UTC 0
    • actually starting

      2024-10-24 15:10:51 UTC 3
    • Size and timing tbh

      2024-10-24 19:34:20 UTC 0
    • User Banned

      Starting a story 💀

      2024-10-24 20:26:46 UTC 0
  • Challas\'s question of today

    Which animation style do you find the most inspiring for you?

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  • Question Regarding SNM
    Many of you have already seen some SNM figures and whatnot. However, many of you are not familiar what it’s about and what potential “lore” to expect from the universe.

    This brings me to my question:
    Would you genuinely read any lore I post here? Would you be interested? Is it something you would follow? Be absolutely honest! The poll is anonymous and honesty is appreciated!

    Would you follow/read SNM lore posts?

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    • I think we know good guys will win

      2024-05-18 15:12:52 UTC 0
      • Replying to: ➡️Robert-adam⬅️I think we know good guys will win

        😱

        2024-05-18 18:45:45 UTC 0
    • If the posts are structured nice then you’ll have more chance at people reading it, regardless I will most likely read it.

      2024-05-18 19:10:23 UTC 1
  • Duolingo On Ice (Duolingo Officially Coming For You)
    I thought I’d share duolingo’s great marketing by following the memes
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnlc83fCYpk

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    • why is the creator of the first video a Skibidi Toilet Cameraman

      2024-04-26 19:32:10 UTC 1
      • Replying to: Skibidi Guywhy is the creator of the first video a Skibidi Toilet Camer

        No idea, just tried to find subtitled ones. Wait.. no Duolingo I swear I understand Spanish, I dont need subtitles any—

        unfortunately im not that funny. sorry

        2024-04-26 19:37:44 UTC 10
  • The Convergence: SNM Backdrop
    Wanted to make something nice for the SNM Universe, so I decided to make this. i’m not an expert in post-FX Will improve once I have more time on my hands for side-projects

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  • Ghostbusters Set
    They have been finally been uploaded! Both images are seperate submissions.
    The trap contains a simple trap effect figure

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  • SNM Character Overview
    Some characters will be reworked eventually

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  • Squible and Mublue
    Using the outline feature the new update brought us. Starting a new style of goobers to have some variety in my work.

    I have no idea where my ability to speak proper English went. Making typos everywhere

    As always, feedback and criticism are always welcome

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    • Long overdue, kinda didn’t know you had a group here Challas.

      Glad to have found one though

      2024-03-27 01:11:21 UTC 2
      • Replying to: Tastylemon16Long overdue, kinda didn’t know you had a group here Challas

        Lemon, I must confess, your belated entry into my group has left me feeling utterly disheartened and adrift. I’ve sailed the turbulent struggle of figure creating, weathering storms of doubt and uncertainty, all while clinging to the hope that my steadfast friend would stand by my side. Yet, as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, your absence weighed upon me like an anchor dragging me down into the depths of desolation. Oh, the countless nights I spent staring into the abyss, wondering if your support would ever grace this group. And now, as you finally step into the light of my group, my spirit feels as though it has been torn asunder, caught between the elation of your arrival and the anguish of your prolonged absence.
        But fear not, Lemon, for though my heart may be fractured, it still beats with undying loyalty to our shared interests. Welcome, albeit belatedly, to this group of pure craftsmanship.

        2024-03-27 16:20:37 UTC 2
        • Replying to: ChallasLemon, I must confess, your belated entry into my group has

          I am so. sorry. I will make it up to you Challas, I promise you !

          2024-03-27 19:13:50 UTC 2
  • Raccoonicate Remake/Request
    Minimalism fit it the most.

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  • Ghostbusters set
    Little export glitch in the gif, but whatever. It has been fixed in the final version. Gifs not recent

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    • As a big fan of ghostbusters i’m really happy to see more of these! its looks really good!

      2024-03-16 14:17:50 UTC 2
      • Replying to: RaccoonicateAs a big fan of ghostbusters i'm really happy to see more o

        Is this ever going to be a pack?

        2024-04-10 03:36:10 UTC 0
        • Replying to: Slick-JcIs this ever going to be a pack?

          Yes it’ll be a pack soon lad, I’ve been really behind on stuff lately and haven’t made the time to upload it. It’ll be done soon!

          2024-04-10 03:40:52 UTC 0
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