Mascots RGT Could use if RGT wants to

[medisinn]

As has been said before, we already have a mascot, as well as artists that could draw other characters with more personality and character than whatever an AI prompt spits out. Not that I think mascots for each area are really needed in general, a forum by nature is clean and simple with minimal clutter. I'm not sure where they would fit in. I suppose you could have a banner above each sub-category page housing the list of threads for that category, but it would take away from the clean, minimalist look. Plus it seems like it would make more sense to have more video game and retro gaming characters fill that niche, since it's largely a retro gaming forum.

 

[PacGuy]

As has been said before, we already have a mascot, as well as artists that could draw other characters with more personality and character than whatever an AI prompt spits out. Not that I think mascots for each area are really needed in general, a forum by nature is clean and simple with minimal clutter. I'm not sure where they would fit in. I suppose you could have a banner above each sub-category page housing the list of threads for that category, but it would take away from the clean, minimalist look. Plus it seems like it would make more sense to have more video game and retro gaming characters fill that niche, since it's largely a retro gaming forum.

It's just @Retro Doomer having a little fun. We can't uncreate his characters. Lol I hope he turns it into a hundred page fan novel. The touhou of mascots.

 

[waterxwraith]

Far be it for me to criticize how anyone spends their free time, but I'm going to be blunt: if RGT were to incorporate AI generated anime schoolgirls as mascots it would actively discourage me from hanging around.

 

[TinRattler]

We don't need teenage cartoon girls as mascots unless you're a sick deviant

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They are adorable @Retro Doomer I will say that first and foremost.
But the site I don't think, or rather the threads and sub-threads, need mascots. They would work more in favor on an anime site. And if they were going to use mascots here for that, they would be more video game-related.

For example, in the Nintendo section, Mario would be the obvious choice as he is, in fact, the mascot for the greedy Bastards Err, I mean Nintendo. Again, your characters are adorable, but I just personally don't see them as being needed here.

WTF they are under age girls you sick deviant seek help before you end up in the pen

 

[Retro Doomer]

Far be it for me to criticize how anyone spends their free time, but I'm going to be blunt: if RGT were to incorporate AI generated anime schoolgirls as mascots it would actively discourage me from hanging around.

Well nobody is forced to use them you also could see them as concept art if anybody wants to actually draw them which would make them not AI art anymore,besides I use AI art as I can't draw and I can't afford hiring a Artist either but I still wanted to share my Idea.

It's just @Retro Doomer having a little fun. We can't uncreate his characters. Lol I hope he turns it into a hundred page fan novel. The touhou of mascots.

Thanks bro and damn that would be fire like some fun slice of live situation between the different Characters..people also need to get there stick out of there butts about stuff like that jeez.

We don't need teenage cartoon girls as mascots unless you're a sick deviant

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WTF they are under age girls you sick deviant seek help before you end up in the pen

I know its a joke and it would have worked if Glados did not call them Adorable calling someone adorable does not mean you find them hot its just another word for cute if you so will.

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Some people like it.

And that is everyone right to do so.

I don't think AI generated mascots would be liked by many users here

RGT-tan is already our mascot and we aren't in need of more , it doesn't feel retro you know? why would a website that focuses on archiving relics from the 80s/90s use a tool from 2025 or 2023? It doesn't feel fitting.....

Personally i find AI art to be vastly inferior to anything made by actual humans , we already have an artist brigade I'm sure @Nebulon_Galaxy or @MasterEn can draw some good RGT art if they wanted to

Well and some Users dislike Anime yet we have a anime sub forum and then there are Users who dislike Mega Drive or SNES or specific Gaming Consoles yet we have threads for them and talk about them.
Same with Ps5 most dislike the console yet we can talk about it..just because some people dislike something does not mean we have to eradicate something.

Also in Regards of technology your take does not make sense the Website already uses Technology that is past the 80s and 90s or do you even have seen how the Websites looked back then.
And its not contrary to use modern tools to achieve older stuff.

 

[Dr.Kisaragi Dr.Kisaragi]

I vote for 1 and 2 it got the cute girl mascot vibes like those Windows 7 mascot girl.

Sometimes the community needs to chill I like choosing which character. Geez

 

[Retro Doomer]

I vote for 1 and 2 it got the cute girl mascot vibes like those Windows 7 mascot girl.

Sometimes the community needs to chill I like choosing which character. Geez

And yeah people need to Chill more cute pics make the world more goodie we have enough grim stuff already in the World.
We need more cute Anime Girls for everyone

 

[G.L.a.D.O.S.]

First off, my 3d hand made RGT-tan
This was made by hand in a 3D editing program. I didn't type in prompts for it

People don't like it @Retro Doomer because they are against AI at the moment. They dislike AI, so they aren't going to flock to your pictures. I already said they were cute, and they are, but you're never going to convince most users here that they need them, and most don't want them. It's a sad thing, but you're kind of pissing in the wind about it.

Again, your mascots are cute and would probably be all the rage on an anime site, but they aren't going to fly here. Take RGT-tan, for instance, lots of fan art drawn by people, loved more or less by every user. Hell, even my 3D RGT-tan got lots of love. But even if you created a spot-on, accurate RGT-tan with your AI, most would dislike it because it's AI-generated.

 

[Retro Doomer]

First off, my 3d hand made RGT-tan
This was made by hand in a 3D editing program. I didn't type in prompts for it
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People don't like it @Retro Doomer because they are against AI at the moment. They dislike AI, so they aren't going to flock to your pictures. I already said they were cute, and they are, but you're never going to convince most users here that they need them, and most don't want them. It's a sad thing, but you're kind of pissing in the wind about it.

Again, your mascots are cute and would probably be all the rage on an anime site, but they aren't going to fly here. Take RGT-tan, for instance, lots of fan art drawn by people, loved more or less by every user. Hell, even my 3D RGT-tan got lots of love. But even if you created a spot-on, accurate RGT-tan with your AI, most would dislike it because it's AI-generated.

That is the sad reality also nice picture.
I also don't try to win over people who hate AI as this is pointless in the first place they hate what they hate even if I can't understand it not everyone has money nor is a Artist but I digress .

I am just doing my thing and sharing pictures that I like
and to Haters well....

simple as that I personally like it and well there is always a Fandom like I said people who like the Idea can see them as Co official mascots and those who don't can just pretend they don't exist.

 

[G.L.a.D.O.S.]

That is the sad reality also nice picture.
I also don't try to win over people who hate AI as this is pointless in the first place they hate what they hate even if I can't understand it not everyone has money nor is a Artist but I digress .

I am just doing my thing and sharing pictures that I like
and to Haters well....
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simple as that I personally like it and well there is always a Fandom like I said people who like the Idea can see them as Co official mascots and those who don't can just pretend they don't exist.

Again, I see nothing wrong with the art you post.
You don't claim you made it by hand, you're upfront about it, and that's fine.
The stuff you post is rather adorable. You do it because you enjoy it, and I find that absolutely fine.

I haven't ever had a problem with you or anyone else posting AI stuff for fun, a laugh, or the like. I don't think any other users do either. It's just the stigma of AI art and it being mostly slop that gets people in a tizzy, let's say. Most people who post something AI generated either try to claim it as their own art or act like it's the biggest thing since sliced bread. You don't, and that's fine.

Mostly, we can't stand it when people do the former and just outright lie, being seen for what they are. Someone who can pop off prompts and claim it as their own takes away from any real artistic value and human input, aside from a line or two of words.

 

[Retro Doomer]

Again, I see nothing wrong with the art you post.
You don't claim you made it by hand, you're upfront about it, and that's fine.
The stuff you post is rather adorable. You do it because you enjoy it, and I find that absolutely fine.

I haven't ever had a problem with you or anyone else posting AI stuff for fun, a laugh, or the like. I don't think any other users do either. It's just the stigma of AI art and it being mostly slop that gets people in a tizzy, let's say. Most people who post something AI generated either try to claim it as their own art or act like it's the biggest thing since sliced bread. You don't, and that's fine.

Mostly, we can't stand it when people do the former and just outright lie, being seen for what they are. Someone who can pop off prompts and claim it as their own takes away from any real artistic value and human input, aside from a line or two of words.

Not meant to be Insulting but you are surprisingly human for a AI killer robot ;)

Also I hate lying and normally don't do so unless I absolutely must and so I am upfront in using AI.
Yeah and I can understand AI slop can get annoying when people don't do quality control on the stuff the Generate and just flood everything with it Youtube is a good example of this.

There is a reason why I try to keep my AI stuff to a certain standard and don't post stuff that I think turned out bad which can take many attempts of Generating and even outright editing my stuff afterwards in some cases just to get a Quality I am okay with before I post it.

Also the I think the Stigma regarding AI and AI generated stuff will cool off like most things that where hated when they where new its just Human nature I guess the fear and hatred of the unknown and uncertain.I on the other hand am more of if we can't stop it at least move it into a direction we like it.

 

[G.L.a.D.O.S.]

Not meant to be Insulting but you are surprisingly human for a AI killer robot ;)

None taken, and Android dear, not a Robot

Also I hate lying and normally don't do so unless I absolutely must and so I am upfront in using AI.
Yeah and I can understand AI slop can get annoying when people don't do quality control on the stuff the Generate and just flood everything with it Youtube is a good example of this.

This is why I said I didn't mind you doing it. You never implied you drew it or made it, you were upfront.

There is a reason why I try to keep my AI stuff to a certain standard and don't post stuff that I think turned out bad which can take many attempts of Generating and even outright editing my stuff afterwards in some cases just to get a Quality I am okay with before I post it.

Oh believe me, I understand about having to redo your characters multiple times more than you know.

Also the I think the Stigma regarding AI and AI generated stuff will cool off like most things that where hated when they where new its just Human nature I guess the fear and hatred of the unknown and uncertain.I on the other hand am more of if we can't stop it at least move it into a direction we like it.

Of course it will. It's like when 3D art and animation first hit the mainstream, it was surely going to destroy animation, movies, and art. But here we are, in 2025, and 90% or more of movies have to include 3D and CGI to even be considered movies.

I'm not saying they are good because of it, but some movies and shows for that matter, couldn't even get by without it. It's a tool, just like AI is, and sooner or later, it'll become as commonplace as 3D art tools. It's just that, at the moment people dislike and distrust AI, much the same way they did with 3D and CGI art for movies and TV.

 

[Retro Doomer]

None taken, and Android dear, not a Robot

Em right sorry bout that Mrs Android then ;)

This is why I said I didn't mind you doing it. You never implied you drew it or made it, you were upfront.

Yeah I never claim anything that I did not do by my even hesitate to claim stuff I edited from my AI art.

Oh believe me, I understand about having to redo your characters multiple times more than you know.

Oh the pain right it can take forever till its done and even afterwards I can find something I dislike about my stuff...

Of course it will. It's like when 3D art and animation first hit the mainstream, it was surely going to destroy animation, movies, and art. But here we are, in 2025, and 90% or more of movies have to include 3D and CGI to even be considered movies.

I'm not saying they are good because of it, but some movies and shows for that matter, couldn't even get by without it. It's a tool, just like AI is, and sooner or later, it'll become as commonplace as 3D art tools. It's just that, at the moment people dislike and distrust AI, much the same way they did with 3D and CGI art for movies and TV.

Oh same I never was a fan of the modern animation style they use but well I am not that short minded either bout that if a Movie is good then its good in my book regardless on how they made it.
Tools are just that right you said tools they can be used for good and for evil.

It will just need some time for people to get used to Pandoras box has been opened and I for once
like our new AI overlord ;) I am of course kidding here it may be so unlike me but I want to have at least some optimism for the Technological advance of the Human species with the Stars as our goal..but well it may be just me day dreaming.

 

[Pandaprewmaster325]

Well and some Users dislike Anime yet we have a anime sub forum and then there are Users who dislike Mega Drive or SNES or specific Gaming Consoles yet we have threads for them and talk about them.
Same with Ps5 most dislike the console yet we can talk about it..just because some people dislike something does not mean we have to eradicate something.

The stuff you mentioned aren't as controversial as AI , as you already know AI requires great deal of resources to sustain these resources can be allocated to other more important departments not to mention AI is used a lot by fascists on X or anywhere else to spread their ideas with ease so there is a stigma around AI and the site doesn't need more unnecessary dramas which can start from the least miniscule of things.....you already saw the reaction of a lot of members here regarding AI so you know how they will react.

Also in Regards of technology your take does not make sense the Website already uses Technology that is past the 80s and 90s or do you even have seen how the Websites looked back then.
And its not contrary to use modern tools to achieve older stuff.

I said using AI doesn't feel right when the site brand is archiving older games from bygone era it's about the timeframe mate.........notice how when opening ⅭⅮR it features qoutes from older games like metal gear solid and not expedition 33 it's about the vibe dude THE VIBE

 

[Retro Doomer]

The stuff you mentioned aren't as controversial as AI , as you already know AI requires great deal of resources to sustain these resources can be allocated to other more important departments not to mention AI is used a lot by fascists on X or anywhere else to spread their ideas with ease so there is a stigma around AI and the site doesn't need more unnecessary dramas which can start from the least miniscule of things.....you already saw the reaction of a lot of members here regarding AI so you know how they will react.



I said using AI doesn't feel right when the site brand is archiving older games from bygone era it's about the timeframe mate.........notice how when opening ⅭⅮR it features qoutes from older games like metal gear solid and not expedition 33 it's about the vibe dude THE VIBE

I really don't want to start another debate and dude no Politics on here.
Also what do I care what some dudes use on X they use many other things to like Computers for instance and we still use them so...I give a fuck about what others use people use stuff even people you dislike and disagree with,its not very Intelligent to stop using things just because some people you dislike also use said tool.

Besides this thread is a About some Anime Girls as Mascots I created and not about AI in General if I could have drawn them I would have done so.

And besides everything can be controversial with the right people being angry over it
I seen enough shit where people where angry over Milk and White Paint which is just nuts
but this is just how some people are.

And I am not planning to give such people a inch they can hate all they want but I don't listen to haters never have and never will,they are of course free to Hate my guts and my stuff and I am free to Ignore them.

 

[Pandaprewmaster325]

I really don't want to start another debate and dude no Politics on here.
Also what do I care what some dudes use on X they use many other things to like Computers for instance and we still use them so...I give a fuck about what others use people use stuff even people you dislike and disagree with,its not very Intelligent to stop using things just because some people you dislike also use said tool.

I'm telling you of the current landscape of how AI is used/perceived it effects everyone to a degree

Besides this thread is a About some Anime Girls as Mascots I created and not about AI in General if I could have drawn them I would have done so.

Wonder why you didn't start drawing?

 

[Retro Doomer]

I'm telling you of the current landscape of how AI is used/perceived it effects everyone to a degree



Wonder why you didn't start drawing?

Everyone perceives things there own way.And well not much that can be done about it in the End people who dislike AI will always find a new way/reason to hate it while peoples who don't do it not or the opposite.

I did try drawing but I am simply not skilled in it besides I would have to buy the right painting equipment which costs money.

 

[PacGuy]

I'm telling you of the current landscape of how AI is used/perceived it effects everyone to a degree



Wonder why you didn't start drawing?

Calling people on X fascists has nothing to do with AI and makes you look stupid. Jesus christ. Some people take any opportunity to bring politics into this shit. This ain't that. It's just a dude making fun little characters.

 

[MasterEn]

I did try drawing but I am simply not skilled in it besides I would have to buy the right painting equipment which costs money.

how long did you try your hand at drawing?
and you aren't required to use painting tools to make art. i use pencil, pens, color pencils, markers and digital programs to make my drawings.

 

[Retro Doomer]

how long did you try your hand at drawing?
and you aren't required to use painting tools to make art. i use pencil, pens, color pencils, markers and digital programs to make my drawings.

Here and there for years now.
I did not improve and loose the drive or run out on paper.
Normally when I try to draw something it takes quite a while I don't look at glock but I guess about a hour or more,depending on the picture.
I also tried paint with em mixed results.

 

[MasterEn]

Here and there for years now.
I did not improve and loose the drive or run out on paper.
Normally when I try to draw something it takes quite a while I don't look at glock but I guess about a hour or more,depending on the picture.
I also tried paint with em mixed results.

you have to be consistent when it comes to skills. a little here and there is okay but you need to draw everyday to make any progress. that's what i did. been drawing for 15 years and it was only when i was making it an everyday or near everyday thing did i start to improve; which has just been in the past few years.
depending on what you are drawing, an hour is a pretty reasonable amount of time, might even be too short.

 

[PhaseJump]

 

[Retro Doomer]

you have to be consistent when it comes to skills. a little here and there is okay but you need to draw everyday to make any progress. that's what i did. been drawing for 15 years and it was only when i was making it an everyday or near everyday thing did i start to improve; which has just been in the past few years.
depending on what you are drawing, an hour is a pretty reasonable amount of time, might even be too short.

Yeah that is about right and I did draw quite often just not objects or people this is why my skills regarding this sucks but I did draw Landmasses maps you could day and it did improve a lot since I started it.

 

[MasterEn]

Yeah that is about right and I did draw quite often just not objects or people this is why my skills regarding this sucks but I did draw Landmasses maps you could day and it did improve a lot since I started it.

that's good to hear. keep it up with drawing people and objects and you will get good at them as well.

 

[χKai]

Im sure that the true mascot of RGT is always ...
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Jesus !

But i like the alternatives too .

Most people just call him "Spike", here