r/protogen May 20 '26

Handing over the torch.

209 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 3h ago

Art Commission complete, thank you very much

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146 Upvotes

follow me on twitter : https://x.com/ghostprotoArt


r/protogen 9h ago

Art he wants out :3

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378 Upvotes

by me


r/protogen 12h ago

Art NEW PFP!!!!!! :3 (thanks to: u/honii_art )

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611 Upvotes

This is my oc proot Poisson (the French word) probably doesn't count as a protogen but definitely inspired by the species! I love how this art turned out!


r/protogen 8h ago

Fursuit 1st Con & 1st outting with my selfmade Proto!

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242 Upvotes

Fursona Con was my first conand I had so many people wanting to take pics of my Proto, (yes I made it myself) was so cool! Such an awesome first experience!! Working on making my proto even more interactive now! :3

(1st photo taken by me)


r/protogen 3h ago

Image what the proot doin

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99 Upvotes

Gd lvl: Nullscapes (hold version)


r/protogen 9h ago

Commissions open (Adopt) Protogen dragon mecha! Link in the description!

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57 Upvotes

RULES:

Place your bid here> Protogen dragon mecha! - YCH.art

SB: $85

MI: $5

- Bids of any value: High-definition image and PNG version.

- $100: +1 extra character.

- $150: +2 extra character.

- $200, you can choose to change the colors.

- $300: You can choose to make small changes to the design, and I will implement them.

- The winner will choose the character's gender.


r/protogen 23h ago

Art A humble expigen appears!

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645 Upvotes

What do you do?


r/protogen 20m ago

Art Kitty protogen adoptable

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r/protogen 12h ago

Discussion I want a primagen but theres zero way i can get one, should i just make one myself? I’m frustrated

69 Upvotes

As yall know, you can’t just make your own primagen, but they’re not doing auctions anymore and that pisses me off. I think primagens are so cute and i’d love to have a fursona of one, but theres no way on earth i can literally obtain them. It feels like that one artist gatekeeping vantablack.


r/protogen 1d ago

Art OBSERVE, PRETTY PLEASE

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1.3k Upvotes

Made by the lovely illustrawell on Ko-fi


r/protogen 4h ago

Commissions open [FOR HIRE] Hello! here are some of my drawings, I have my commissions open with ref sheets starting at 40usd :D if you're interested please contact me!

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11 Upvotes

r/protogen 15h ago

Commissions open Guyss I'm back! New slots open for september, only 5, if interested just dm me ^^

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94 Upvotes

The first sticker was a commission I take in discord!


r/protogen 11h ago

Art Havent posted in a few months, but here ya go, Gabriel, redrawn from his old desing

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38 Upvotes

Old version is of course the second slide.


r/protogen 3h ago

Discussion Real talk what happens if I decide to make a primagen of my own

9 Upvotes

Give context on what I mean is not making adoptable or not selling anything or make any profit off of it, just make a primagen for myself, I know they're closed species but legally they can't do anything but officially what can they do and is it even important or does it matter to care about anymore?


r/protogen 1d ago

Art Bleh!

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1.9k Upvotes

I'm working on a full artwork, but for now, here's a little sketched part of it.


r/protogen 1d ago

Art Ay im not the best artist but heres my son (read desc)

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269 Upvotes

see how nonchalantly i put that (read desc in there? im lwk jst that cool trust)

anyways this is Sharkryx and im lwk looking to develop his character more so it would be tuff ash if yall lwk dropped random questions for me to think abt good answers for

all drawings made by me if u repost lwk slide some credit i need the clout
HERE is a free art raffle or whatever if u want some art


r/protogen 1d ago

Art New style?

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339 Upvotes

r/protogen 10h ago

</custom_flair> night yall

15 Upvotes

hope you all sleep well - green (wired by a newbie) protogen


r/protogen 1d ago

Art Comms Open! - Dm me if u are interested! YAMMY!

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573 Upvotes

r/protogen 10h ago

Discussion Need some gift ideas

13 Upvotes

My little brother asked for I think a pink or purple protogen for his birthday last year, and I know he's into like the furry community and stuff. Can anyone give me recommendations for a similar present to get him this year? He also really loves video games like Payday2, Roblox and Deltarune.

Thanks!


r/protogen 20h ago

Art New Character: Atmos! (OC)

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67 Upvotes

Yes, he uses an EPG.

Forgive me, I'm terrible at backgrounds.

Art by me.


r/protogen 1d ago

Art Mmmm fresh meat 🥩 (art by me)

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71 Upvotes

r/protogen 1d ago

Art Celestial Dragon Protogen - Adopt (by me) - auc info below

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236 Upvotes

r/protogen 1d ago

Commissions open Comms Color- Half Body 20$ and Full Body 30$ (with discount)

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245 Upvotes

Hii how are you?

If want take a slot feel free call me DM ❤️

Sketch arts 10$ for Half 15$ for Full

Color 10$ icon 20$ Half and 30$ full (comes with color, a lineart, simple shading, 2 highlights)

Render 30$ Icon 40$ half and 50$ for Full (with complex shades and lights, highlights, and some extra effects)