So the Beforan Ancestors came out...
Now. While I could rant about how some of their stories kinda suck and that it's very clear that Hussie still favors certain trolls over others by putting more effort and details into their design/story than others, I'm not gonna do that...yet. Instead, I'm just gonna rank their designs as someone who genuinely has zero knowledge in how to design things. 12. Equius - E%emplar Danklook
This is genuinely the worst of the worst designs. "Augh he's so hot he so fine" WHERE ARE HIS MUSCLES???? WHY ARE HIS HORNS NOT BIGGER LIKE THE REST OF THEM???? I DON'T WANT TWINKQUIUS!!! I WANT MY MAJESTIC STALLION! I WANT A BUFF HORSE DUDE AND I KNOW HUSSIE CAN DRAW THAT BECAUSE HE DREW DARKLEER AND LOOK AT HIM
OVERALL NEGATIVE INFINITY/10!!!! 11. Tavros - The Treeaboo
Ignoring that they literally gave NO insight on their actual personality, this design really just doesn't scratch that itch for me. It's supposed to be somewhat Robin Hood but it's really giving Reddit Hipster, which is a shame because I REALLY love Tavros. Also the fedora is just awful. No one who isn't ripped straight from the 50's looks good in a fedora. 10. Karkat - The Imposter
This is where we move into me not really disliking the designs and moreso them just being meh in comparison to others. I wear sweater vests a lot. I am not judging my fella for wearing such attire, nor the goggles which make sense because he works in a mine. If I'm being honest, it's really just the hair. It looks greasy and gives me an awful feeling just looking at it. Give him a shower, give him shampoo and conditioner, and please give him a proper trial. 9. Aradia - The Rankmaid
I enjoy the design. I just fear that the giving the "How to draw manga" book to any Megido is a foul stereotype. The Leijons are right there and their modus literally involves drawing. The only reason Aradia has it is because she's Asian coded, which again I must say, is so so so foul. 8. Sollux - The Helpsman
I make jokes about how I don't like Sollux, but in reality, he's one of my favorite trolls. I actually REALLY like this design and the story of him being a volunteer as opposed to The Helmsman is really cute. I just wish they gave him a unique pose. Everyone else got one but he literally just got the Helmsman's one panel. It's a bit disappointing.
7. Vriska - Lamplady Swansong
There's really nothing for me to note about this design. I'm just very neutral on it. It's alright. The blindfold is cool but that's about it from me. This might be controversial because I know a lot of people immediately thirsted over this design but I just don't see it :/ Also mean girl to nurse pipeline remains true to this day. 6. Terezi - Songbird Sootnose
So when we're talking about stories that make no sense, this is the one I will be expanding upon the most. It makes sense for Sollux and Karkat to be working in mines because they're lowbloods and having the lower castes be the equivalent of a blue collar worker is a neat thing. But Terezi is a Teal blood. Nepeta isn't in those mines and neither is Kanaya. Why is she here??? Hell, Neophyte Redglare is a lawyer in Alternia, doesn't it make more sense for Terezi to be a similar role? Design wise however? I'm not gonna lie. It's attractive. If there is anything I'm a sucker for it's people in tank tops/comfy clothes like sweaters or alternatively, people in fancy and elaborate outfits. Very nice. 5. Gamzee - The Bland Highblood
This will probably surprise some of you considering my pfp is of Kurloz and I have always expressed a love for clowning/miming. Let me make this abundantly clear. My pfp is only Kurloz because my partner's is Meulin. I HATE Kurloz. This design is really cool though and I DO love Gamzee, so I put it here. I just like the remaining 4 more. 4. Kanaya - The Gardener
Oh my goodness, I adore this one. Very sleek and cozy looking and wide brim hats with a veil are so lovely to me. Also the buttons of her gloves being lavender and her wearing roses on her hat are so AUGH! Rosemary is one of my fav ships and any nod to it is adorable. 3. Feferi - Shepherd Constern
Now the amount of flack I have seen this design get genuinely upsets me. "Oh, the shoulders are too big and the colors are weird and 8lah 8lah 6lah 6lah" GOD FORBID A WOMAN WANT TO WEAR A FANCY DRESS!!! GOD FORBID A WOMAN WANT TO ENGAGE IN A TRADITIONALLY FEMININE THING!!! SHE IS GORGEOUS!!! DON'T FUCK WITH ME!!! SHE IS ELEGANT AND REFINED LIKE A DELIGHTFUL FLOWER YOU WALKING AMEOBA!!! I ADORE WHEN A WOMAN HOLDS WHIMSY IN HER HEART THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! 2. Eridan - Zoologer Coolscar
Redeemed Eridan for me just a bit. Only this version though. They're described as the best character so obviously I like that. My only gripe is that despite being named "Coolscar", they do not have any genuine scars on them. Also enby Eridan is based. Only beaten by... 1. Nepeta - The Muckrake
I! LOVE! OLIVEBLOODS!!!!!!!!! THE TAIL IS SO CUTE!!! THE GLOVES!!! THE PEN HAVING AN INDIGO THINGAMAJIG!!! HER HAIR!!! THE OUTFIT IS STUNNING AND GORGEOUS!!! DID I MENTION THE TAIL?!?!?! AUUUGH!!!! ALSO SHE'S A REPORTER??? WONDERFUL WRITING TOO??? YES PLEASE!!! OM NOM NOM NOM NOM!!!! Olivebloods are peak and lovely.