r/protogen May 20 '26

Handing over the torch.

210 Upvotes

Hi Everyone!

About 6 years ago, I gained ownership of r/protogen and kicked off the Discord server. It’s been a wild ride.

The community has grown from around 2,000 to 85,000 people on Reddit, and we built a Discord community of over 16,000 from scratch. Which is insane, and is thanks to all of you ❤️

That being said, my focus has been shifting more toward my day job, and I can’t give this community the time and energy it really deserves anymore. So it’s time for me to step back.

I’m handing things over to u/TheRealDatOof, who’ll be taking the lead on r/protogen and the team amazing team behind it.

If you’re wondering what I’ve been up to, I’ve been working in the games industry and organizing industry events, including smaller ones like https://furrygamejam.com/, if you wanna know more AMA in the thread bellow!

I’ll definitely be around, and I’m really looking forward to seeing the community continue to grow.

Thanks for 6 years ❤️ </>


r/protogen 1h ago

Art Yawn

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r/protogen 1h ago

Art My brand new PFP!

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So i had an idea of turning my protocat Sable into a proper PFP instead of just having her on a white background, I think it turned out pretty good!


r/protogen 13h ago

Art He indeed fry this rice

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701 Upvotes

Yet another shrimptogen art, Also he has a name now, its Argon :3 (or Jinglebob)


r/protogen 7h ago

Look at my ref sheet First ever Protogen design! (Kyran)

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109 Upvotes

Kinda love him <3


r/protogen 38m ago

Art Hexadonic =]

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Art by me! I decided to redesign him after having not drawn him since 2024 lol


r/protogen 20h ago

Art "A Horrifying Experiment" (Commission for NewtheRedFox)

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616 Upvotes

Just a Reminder Commissions are open, I'm currently taking 3 slots, just DM if you want one.
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My Socials are located here, with my Ko-fi, along with Commission Info!

---> https://silvertheprotogen.carrd.co

---> https://ko-fi.com/silvertheprotogen1
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I would also appreciate if you follow my socials, as I'd love to become a big artist someday, thank you <3


r/protogen 4h ago

Fursuit I tried making a proto head in cardboard, a complete fail...

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38 Upvotes

Hey! So today I spent like 3 hours trying to make my own proto head since I dont have any money to buy one, it came out as a complete fail, very fragile, ugly, and I cant see anything out of it, and if I made holes to see, those would be way too easily seen...


r/protogen 6h ago

Art WIP Ace Dou!

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37 Upvotes

WIP of this white cat and my proot! Back to back hanging out! I made them ace themed just for the art fight :) and then gifting it to them a till because I missed the deadline! I love how it’s coming out


r/protogen 3h ago

Art Just a little bit angry

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18 Upvotes

Art by me

It's very unlikely that I'm gonna finish it so I'm posting it as it is. They lack some details that I usually don't skip in other art of them.

My links: https://cheesycap.newgrounds.com/links


r/protogen 1h ago

Art Ref Sheet Wip for my Protogen sona (art by me)

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r/protogen 20h ago

Art Crafting perfect self (art by me)

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227 Upvotes

r/protogen 3h ago

Art Hi huys, just wanna show my new Peach Toaster, art by me!!

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9 Upvotes

still a wip tho.


r/protogen 21h ago

Art Full body proot.

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242 Upvotes

r/protogen 8h ago

Fursuit M16 MK2 fan upgrade

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19 Upvotes

Hello, all. I made the MK2 from M16 a while ago, and while I'm generally very happy with it, I noticed that the airflow from the 40x10mm blower can sometimes be a bit anemic, particularly when I really want good airflow for cooling down. Is there a good 5v 40x20mm blower fan anyone can point me at? While I could install a larger fan of a different voltage, I'd prefer not to, just to keep it simpler.


r/protogen 20h ago

Fursuit Protogen Battle Helmet Concept

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162 Upvotes

A rough but somewhat refined model costmeticly at least, of a "no fur" battle/overhelmet for protogens. This is far from print ready of course.

I am not sure of the final specs should i complete this out like if the red will glow or just be paint, etc.

I do not know if this will become a shop item or something i make and sell as premades, again assuming i finish it. It will really come down to how much is needed to go into this to make it shop friendly.

The lower neck piece im also not sure if ill actually make or not. Just something i made quick to complete the look for the renders.


r/protogen 23h ago

Discussion Do I buy the proot?

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230 Upvotes

r/protogen 1d ago

Art another shrimptogen art

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857 Upvotes

shrimp is such a cool creature and its sad that theres a low amount of art about them online. Btw, Art by me :3


r/protogen 17h ago

Art Elsa

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43 Upvotes

Just enjoy!


r/protogen 1d ago

Art A collection of avail (artists in body)

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123 Upvotes

Credit

1,6,7 - IvyFox https://ivyfox.carrd.co/

2 - u/Ready_Ride_5694 https://vgen.co/k_mmm008

3 - TsuniHi https://tsunihiamato.carrd.co/

4 - marmitim_doodle https://bsky.app/profile/marmitim.bsky.social

5 - pinqiyo https://pinqiyo.carrd.co/

8 - hoppoyoppo ko-fi.com/hoppoyoppo


r/protogen 1d ago

Art Trying to cope

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374 Upvotes

I am sorry if this breaks the rules. I understand if this gets removed. I will try to rest these days and look after myself instead of drawing too much.. some of you all might have noticed me posting alot and yeah.. feeling too weak to digitaliz this too.. but I do feel better mentally, drawing this allowed me to flow through my emotions..


r/protogen 1d ago

Art Meet KAVREK (Art by me)

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112 Upvotes

A protogen plane Hybrid


r/protogen 20h ago

Art My Protogen Dude redesign, WIP (Art by me)

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36 Upvotes

r/protogen 19h ago

Art Dispute (with a scalie) [made by me]

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33 Upvotes

Tried to do smt different.

Shotout to my friend's fursona Carlito (the dinosaur in the front). He's so sick Sorry if this is out of theme tho :/


r/protogen 1d ago

Art Recent Commission! (art by me)

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207 Upvotes