>>40908601Both centipede designs are quite different. What they have in common is that they are, in base, a centipede.
The dog example for this isn't a very good one, because we have bred dogs to the point that the same species has radically different looks - a Chihuahua looks like an entirely different animal from a Husky, but both are still dogs. (On that note, an Arcanine isn't even just based on a dog)
They have varied inspirations, but some of the things they draw from end up causing backlash... because people think it's strange. Look at Bruxish, for example, that is based on a reef triggerfish - it looks a lot like what it references! But a lot of people dislike its design or don't recognize it.
In the end, making a design innovative is important, regardless of if they're refusing inspiration is what is important. They should stand on their own beside each other.
what the FUCK is up with that picture though 
