Morphs Profile Joined July 2010 Netherlands 645 Posts Last Edited: 2011-10-24 13:48:36 #1



Edit: README, I'm quite amazed at some of the reactions in this topic. So far, the polls point out that over 1 out of 10 players is actually disgusted by the Swarm Host artwork. I would say that is a pretty high percentage. Also, please refrain from trolling with all kinds of phobias. This thing is REAL and people do suffer from it. If that upsets you, then I'm sorry. But please don't waste your time by trolling this thread.

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It seems a few people on TL mentioned that they can't bear to watch the Swarm Host. It triggers a fear called "Trypophobia". After a search on TL there seem to be more people who suffer from this. It made me wonder, is the Swarm Host a case of unfortunate artwork?



What is Trypophobia?



The irrational fear of clusters of holes, pods, circles, cracks, and/or other asymmestrical shapes which results in an all-over itchy feeling and a general uneasiness.



First, do the test and see if you can make it till the end of the video:

Edit2: No, I am not trolling guys. This thread is NOT a suggestion to change the artwork of the Swarm Host, it is an investigation out of personal interest on the number of people here that suffer from this and how many of them experience the Swarm Host as disturbing due to the holes. I find the numbers and serious responses pretty intriguing actually. Please stop with the "let's remove x too!" reactions. They have been made many times by now and don't contribute to this topic. Start your own topic to see if players have blue-flame-phobia or whatever. See my reaction elsewhere in this topic for a more detailed explanation about this thread, it's on page 8.Edit:, I'm quite amazed at some of the reactions in this topic. So far, the polls point out that over 1 out of 10 players is actually disgusted by the Swarm Host artwork. I would say that is a pretty high percentage. Also, please refrain from trolling with all kinds of phobias. This thing is REAL and people do suffer from it. If that upsets you, then I'm sorry. But please don't waste your time by trolling this thread.--------------------------------------Original post:It seems a few people on TL mentioned that they can't bear to watch the Swarm Host. It triggers a fear called "Trypophobia". After a search on TL there seem to be more people who suffer from this. It made me wonder, is the Swarm Host a case of unfortunate artwork?What is Trypophobia?First, do the test and see if you can make it till the end of the video:



Poll: Did you make it till the end of the video?



Yes, no problem (1776)

66%



Yes, but it was kinda uncomfortable (609)

23%



No, I had to stop watching at some point/had to scratch due to itches (296)

11%



2681 total votes (1776)66%(609)23%(296)11%2681 total votes Your vote: Did you make it till the end of the video? (Vote): Yes, no problem

(Vote): Yes, but it was kinda uncomfortable

(Vote): No, I had to stop watching at some point/had to scratch due to itches





You can report your experiences (eg how far you made it) in this thread.



Now take a look at the swarm host:



You can report your experiences (eg how far you made it) in this thread.Now take a look at the swarm host:



Poll: Are you disgusted by the Swarm Host's holes on its back?



No (1901)

77%



Yes (568)

23%



2469 total votes (1901)77%(568)23%2469 total votes Your vote: Are you disgusted by the Swarm Host's holes on its back? (Vote): Yes

(Vote): No





Poll: Would you prefer different artwork for the Swarm Host?



No (1512)

63%



Yes (896)

37%



2408 total votes (1512)63%(896)37%2408 total votes Your vote: Would you prefer different artwork for the Swarm Host? (Vote): Yes

(Vote): No





Personally I found the Trypophobia video uncomfortable to watch, but I made it. The Swarm Host seems kind of innocent though. I don't have problems with its artwork although I do think the unit looks a bit weird. Personally I found the Trypophobia video uncomfortable to watch, but I made it. The Swarm Host seems kind of innocent though. I don't have problems with its artwork although I do think the unit looks a bit weird.