airborne specialist Ozimek, The Anti-Flyer

[Shockal]

As it did not win the Extinction vote, Ozimek is being turned into a mod

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Ozimek volans is a Triassic reptile with special adaptations for gliding flight.

It is also carnivorous, maniacally insane, and somewhat of an idiot.
 

(All artwork by me)

Wild: According to the ARK Database that I found in the city’s terminals, Ozimek insanum was created for the desert ARK to fulfil the role of a dangerous airborne threat. But the Wyvern ended up being picked for that role instead, so the Ozimek was left abandoned on Earth. It’s quite a shame that happened, because this leaping lizard is a fascinating predator, utilizing both vicious athleticism and deadly accuracy to bring down its favorite food: flying prey.

Domesticated: This is one of the most effective aerial predators you could ever own. The secret lies in its specialized venom which quickly drains its targets' stamina. Even the bombastic Managarmr is driven to exhaustion from a few drops of its venom. Other than that, the Ozimek is a great travel buddy and a surprisingly loyal hunting partner that’s more than willing to keep your feeding troughs full of fresh meat while you’re away. Just don't challenge it to a staring contest.

Perfectly adapted... not

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Gameplay Summary:

Flyers are among the most versatile creatures in ARK, but they don’t have many counters. Thylacoleos, Reapers and Net Guns are capable of pinning them down, but otherwise, that seems to be it. All those three options are prone to missing their shot as well.

The Ozimek seeks to be a new addition to the arsenal of anti-flyers.

This reptile may look strange; perhaps even silly. And sure - it can’t fly. But it can run and jump at profound speeds, and it certainly won’t hesitate to attack airborne prey with a gliding ambush! The Ozimek doesn’t care if its target is a giant Rhyniognatha or a little Lymantria. Its intrusive thoughts dictate that as long as something flies, its food.

With a big leap from the ground, it lands atop its airborne prey and injects dangerous doses of venom that quickly remove its victims’ stamina, forcing them to land. Once grounded, they’re easy pickings!

This creature is a big PvP counter to anyone on the wing, but it also has a strong purpose on PvE too. Let it guard your base, and it’ll make sure to supply your feeding trough with meat whenever it makes a kill on a wild creature. Additionally, you can keep it on guard during an OSB or Corrupted Vein battle and it'll quickly shred apart any approaching corrupted Pteranodons or Wyverns. And lastly, it’s a fantastic travel mount with a gliding gimmick that’s unlike the Rock Drake or Maewing.

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Abilities:

[Mouse1]: Bite

A venomous bite. This attack will steal the stamina of its bitten victim. The potency of the stamina-stealing venom works its way faster with each bite.

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[Spacebar]: Leaping Lizard

Hold [Spacebar] on the ground to begin charging up a super massive jump. An arrow icon will show you exactly where you will land, allowing the player to accurately judge their arrival point.

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[Shift]: Glide & Dive

The Ozimek can glide, but it needs to build up some speed before doing so. Begin to ramp up momentum with its fast running speed, then jump into the air and transition into gliding.

Gliding downwards will increase its speed. If you glide down and transition back to running, all of the stored momentum will be carried over as bonus running speed. You can then use that bonus running speed to jump back into the air again, and vice versa.

Repeat this momentous pattern and you’ll be able to generate some serious speed!

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[Mouse2]: Soaring Strike

Leap onto flying prey from afar! Aim your target reticle at a flying creature to lock onto them. You’ll launch into the air at high speeds and home into your target, hooking onto them like a Deinonychus. The Ozimek will then gnaw at their body with its stamina-draining bites.

Players that find themselves grappled by an Ozimek must struggle to shake it off, not indifferent to escaping a Bloodstalker or Desmodus. Whipping it off won't work: it is uniquely immune to the Whip.

This pounce can also lock onto mounts that are similar to flyers, such as Managarmrs, Bloodstalkers, Rock Drakes, and even other Ozimeks (which will result in a comedic aerial scratch fight). You'll also be able to target the Desert Titan, which the Ozimek will deal massive bonus damage to (because it hungrily sees it as a giant fried wing).

Soaring Strike will fail to lock onto anything that’s on the ground.

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[Radial Menu Option]: Sentry Mode

The Ozimek will remain stationary in one spot and constantly scan its surroundings. When it spots a flying creature near or far, it will attack it with its Soaring Strike. After the target has been killed, the Ozimek will return back to its exact starting position, ready to rinse and repeat.

If there is a feeding trough nearby, the Ozimek will transfer raw meat from its inventory into the feeding trough.

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Taming:

The Ozimek has an EXTREMELY fast torpor drain, alongside a stupidly large torpor bar. You'll struggle to knock it out through standard tranquilizers. However, there is a way around this.

Firstly, you’ll need a flying mount. Secondly, force feed your flying mount with lots of narcotics, but keep it awake. Lastly, deliberately approach a wild Ozimek and let it use its Soaring Strike to grapple onto your mount. The Ozimek will take one bite and instantly ingest all the torpor out of your mount, likely knocking the Ozimek out in the process. Now be ready to feed it as fast as you can, because its hunger bar will drop like crazy. If you have some raw mutton or kibble on you beforehand, it should be tamed in no time.

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Some of you may recognize me...

 

Congratulations if you noticed quickly! I am the creator of the Miracinonyx, Ornimegalonyx and Armadillosuchus - and now the Ozimek! This is now my sixth time in the top ten. From now on, I will prioritize making new creatures ideas over resubmitting old ones. You can still expect to see some old creations return to the votes, but it won't happen often anymore.

The Ozimek isn't the only new creature idea I made for Extinction. I'm doing a double submission! My other creature is the Sauroposeidon.

My last double submission was during the Aberration votes, but I pulled one of them down. This time, however, I'd like to keep both up and see where they go.

As always, thanks for reading. Feel free to leave any suggestions.
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Bonus: The Art Gallery of Shockal's ARK Creature Submissions

Edited January 5 by Shockal

[Punny]

Showing some support for the gremlin himself 

[DakoTako]

You can do it! You deserve it men

Edited September 2, 2023 by DakoTako

[ZCI5250]

omfg i love this thing so much what a goober

[AudioDK]

I love himmmm. Upvoted both your creatures, but this one has my heart. 🥰

[Romuluas]

Love it!

[DyAlmo180]

I freaking adore this idea. hope this one makes it!!

[jivtihus]

Nice, the art looks good too.

[IHendo]

Funny fast lizard. I love this, I need this and he's chaotic. Time to finally have proper fun in ark

[BeeHive]

i love it man, your artworks are perfect

[JayZX535]

oh I'd been avoiding spoilers on what you were gonna submit for extinction and my word this guy is such a freak (affectionate), I love it lol   Still holding out hope for the mira's final run but man I would love to see this dude make it in too, what a little weirdo, and genuinely a very cool concept.  The auto feeding trough fill... I love it ahaha, the number of times I've had food run out the second I turned my back, this would be so helpful.  Very unique taming method too, and the anti flyer focus would be good utility for pvp!

[CyberSaurus0829]

Love this submission Shockal, hope to see it get some love from the community!

[Avion1929]

LOOK AT THE DERP. ADORABLE MURDER DERP.

[Zen07]

Immunisé aux coup de fouet pourrait être une bonne capacité pour ce Dino

 

[Shockal]

1 minute ago, Zen07 said:

Immunisé aux coup de fouet pourrait être une bonne capacité pour ce Dino

 

Bonne idée 👍

[Sinombre]

I have a question, how can you organize where you want the images to appear? When I put the images they always appear at the bottom

[Shockal]

1 minute ago, Sinombre said:

I have a question, how can you organize where you want the images to appear? When I put the images they always appear at the bottom

I embed images via links and they appear just where I place them.

[MacksterPackster]

This is so cool! I love the goofiness! 

 

Please check out my submission as well 

[Toekan]

We need this for pvp. Only flyer battles these days...

[RonyCR]

Pretty cool and chaotic. I love it.

[gustavojogadorps]

nice dino concept

[Frostraptor]

A nutjob anti-flyer lizard. sounds like an impeccable addition

[saoub]

J'adore cette creature et je trouve qu'elle ressemble un peu à un parachute, peut-être ajouter une option à sélectionner via la creature qui fait que quand le joueur tombe dans le vide le dino fonce dessus et fait office de parachute. Sinon en sifflant ou en tapant dans les mains.

[AgarenZ]

lol amazing i love it 🥰

[Nagji]

hahaha i love it