/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>3088414
It's not unnecessary if it helps to sell the movement better. The reason why I recommend it is because the step forward, as it is, is pointless because it brings no power to the motion. The point of stepping forward when swinging or doing whatever action is to receive the forward momentum of the torso. As it stands, there is no tangible momentum in the creatures movement. A step in a swing or a slam is to allow the body to gain momentum which is then transferred into the swing. All large powerful arm movements start from the legs or the torso and then explode through the body into the arms. That is why I recommended a lean back, as it would allow the beast to bring its whole body down with the swing.

Of course it doesn't have to be as exaggerated. You may for example twist the torso for rotation power. If the beast was fighting an target much smaller and weaker than it, less exaggerated movements can be sold through the reaction of the recipient of the swing.

Either way the problem with the motion is that it lacks impact, and I think these kind of things would help bring in more of that.