How to Create Creatures in Spore

Even if you don't have the game, you can still get a taste of what your creatures could be like in the hit game Spore. All it requires is the Spore Creature Creator and a little ingenuity.

Instructions

1. Download the Creature Creator here:
   http://www.spore.com/what/platforms#platformscreaturecreator

2. Decide on a niche for your creature. Will it survive by brain or brawn? Will it defend itself with claws and teeth, or something more exotic? How will it get around? How will it grasp or manipulate objects? These are all things to consider before you start building your creature.

3. Start with the spine. The spine forms the basis for all creatures. You can make it long, short, straight or curved. You can also increase it's size. Click on one of the individual vertebrae and scroll your mouse wheel to change it's size. This will in turn make that section of the torso larger or smaller.

4. Add a mouth and eyes. Every creature needs a way to ingest food and to see what it's doing. Some species are more suited to song than others, so make sure you consider this. If you want your creature to communicate through intricate vocalizations, choose something akin to a bird beak. The other sensory organs (nose and ears) are not required, but will help your creature stay more aware of it's surroundings.

5. Check the stats. Each body part serves a specific function, represented as Statistics like Sneak, Bite and Speed. These indicate how well your creature does certain things like run or defend itself. Choose body parts that have statistics that boost your intended functions. For instance, a creature intended to fight it's way to the top must be very tough, but needn't necessarily be the greatest at singing or sneaking.

6. Have fun! The variety of creatures you can make is next to limitless. If you need some inspiration, check out what other people have been doing on the Spore website, or check out a book on nature. You might find some surprising inspiration in the natural world.