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in reply to This spaceship does not exist • • •A digitally-rendered illustration depicts a long, indoor corridor or marketplace scene, rendered in a comic-book style with bold outlines and shading. The space is overwhelmingly blue, with intricate details suggesting a futuristic or science-fiction setting. A central pathway extends into the distance, flanked by numerous storefronts and occupied by many people. Above the pathway, a complex network of platforms, pipes, and structures crisscrosses the ceiling. The illustration features a detailed vehicle in the center of the pathway.
The scene is dominated by a blue color palette, with varying shades creating depth and highlighting the structures. Storefronts line both sides of the central pathway, and people of varying sizes and styles populate the scene. Above, a lattice-like structure of platforms, walkways, and pipes creates a sense of verticality and complexity. A vehicle with a rounded cockpit and multiple exhaust ports is positioned in the center of the pathway, appearing to be a mode of transportation or display. A sign above one of the storefronts reads “GAME
... show moreA digitally-rendered illustration depicts a long, indoor corridor or marketplace scene, rendered in a comic-book style with bold outlines and shading. The space is overwhelmingly blue, with intricate details suggesting a futuristic or science-fiction setting. A central pathway extends into the distance, flanked by numerous storefronts and occupied by many people. Above the pathway, a complex network of platforms, pipes, and structures crisscrosses the ceiling. The illustration features a detailed vehicle in the center of the pathway.
The scene is dominated by a blue color palette, with varying shades creating depth and highlighting the structures. Storefronts line both sides of the central pathway, and people of varying sizes and styles populate the scene. Above, a lattice-like structure of platforms, walkways, and pipes creates a sense of verticality and complexity. A vehicle with a rounded cockpit and multiple exhaust ports is positioned in the center of the pathway, appearing to be a mode of transportation or display. A sign above one of the storefronts reads “GAME CENTER” in red lettering, and another sign reads “DREAM CENTER”.
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