Cantr II Discussion Forum

Okay...What exactly are the differences between a "cantrian" and a human? I know this may be a stupid question, but What is there on Cantr to seperate what the two are? I keep hearing that giving them some human traits and attributes is wrong, but considering the game is based on the basis of humanization, what would be right?
Also, I dont even know if humanization is a word...just something that popped into my head.

Cantrarians are like humans only smaller, although not quite as small as I had thought at first. Given that they can only carry 15kg or about 33 pounds. Generally speaking I think your free to assume normal human charastics 2 arms, legs, eyes, ears, ect. Althouth some would not agree with this, I think your on pretty solid ground...

Cantrians weigh 60kg, which is a little under 130lbs.
However, many Cantrians can fit in houses made with only 10 kilograms of wood, which is about 21 lbs. No more than a few feet tall. So logically, Cantrians are made of extremely dense material.

Cantrians can wield an extremely high number of weapons and tools at the same time. I'd have to say they have many more than two arms. They can carry anything from sand to milk in their hands, so I'd have to say they must have a pouch of some sort, like a kangaroo.

I can't think of any indication whatsoever that would suggest they are human, other than they can speak obviously. They have the uncanny ability to work and sleep at the same time.

The Cantrian's pouch absorbs food according to their biological clock. The only foods that they can eat on demand are fruits, and the exceptions of onions and mushrooms. These foods can heal any wounds inflicted on the Cantrian.


I can see this becoming a fun topic.
I can also see this topic really pissing off Oasis.

Well, the way I see it, they are humans with the uncanny ability to hold liquids and shrink on command. I think it is best not to question it though, you just end up taking something away from the enjoyment of the game.

How does it take away from the enjoyment?

I dont know...but I am under the impression that something thats can add creativity, such as thinking about what makes them different, adds to the enjoyment.
Am I right on this?

Well you're not right or wrong, it's a matter of opinion.
But I do agree.

To me it is a game about humans, I treat my characters as such. It kind of throws that off for me if I start thinking of them as six armed kangaroos, so I don't. That is just the way I visualize the game.

According to Dictionary.com, the word Human refers to a member of the genus Homo and especially of the species H. sapiens.

I suspect Cantrian refers to a native or inhabitant of Cantr and does not even apply.

Hats prove they have heads and cheeks. Hats also prove that cantr has a sun. I believe Cantrians have only one head because the hats always refer to the word Head in the singular term, however, this point is not conclusive.

Snake Skin Hat: a large brimmed hat, adorned with leather tassles, is worn on the head to shield the eyes from light

Cotton Bonnet: a soft cotton garment that conceals most of the wearer`s head, this bonnet frames the face on both sides and can be tied under the chin to keep it in place

Coats prove Cantrians have shoulders, knees, and their is a slight wind/breeze in the air.

Cotton Cloak: a thick, flowing cotton garment worn draped over the shoulders the hem lands at approximately knee length

Wool Cloak: a cloak comprimised of pure wool yarn, hung and tied over the shoulders, designed to catch the breeze

The Shirts show the existance of arms, waist, neck, and hips. It never limits the number of arms to actually two.

Cotton Honbre: a clingy shirt with ruffles about the arms made of a gentle weave of cotton cloth. The sleeves extend to the wrists, ending widely and the shirt itself hugs the hips and extends to nearly the neck.

Gloves prove Cantrian's have hands and imply they only have two because they are made in pairs (same as shoes for feet/legs). This same reasoning can be applied to legs and "pairs" of pants.

Silk Gloves: a pair of delicate, smoothly crafted silk gloves. the seams run along the side of the wearers hands, all the way up to their forearms

Underwear can prove the existance of a backside, pelvis and groin!

Cotton Briefs: a garment of a soft material that covers the groin and pelvic region, and backside

And Finally, the Coconut Bra proves that to wear clothes is the decent thing to do and to go around topless is not decent.

Coconut Bra: a bra made from a full coconut used to cover the chest, leaving the wearer to appear more decent

Come on don't nit pick me. You know what I meant. I see cantrians as identical to humans but with the inexplicable ability to shrink and hold their fingers very tightly. Basically, I just don't question it.

and with very loud voices, or very good hearing - where one voice can be picked out amongst over a hundred other Cantrians...

They are also not capable of speaking without being noticed by those in their immediate surroundings.

They feel neither hot or cold air and get all of their moisture from their food much like a desert animal so I would imagine their skin is different than human skin which evaporates water from the surface.

Not to mention, their metabolism is so efficient that they do not create waste such as urine, etc.

I edited the title - hope nobody objects

Well Jos... I think that changes the whole way I feel about the game.

I don't think I can ever forgive you...


Oh, and I like the idea of a small dense humanoid... With only 2 arms though...

I don't like this 6 arms business much, it makes everything weird.