Freaky Asteroids much? (from #10 newsletter)

[Kroy]

I know there's some biology or psychology behind why we see faces in things, but really... that one behind David... freaky!

Woops, called it newsletter, shouldbe DevDiary... now that got you all wondering ... *trollface*

 

[Darren Grey]

Hah! Good spot. Seems to be the shadows of two smaller asteroids on the big one.

 

[Caylo]

Sorry, was just trying out my new Mining Laser.

Next time I'll write something funny into it!

[edit]
All jokes aside, though - yeah, they're just shadows, you can see them moving in the vid!
I kinda feel reminded of the infamous Moon Face now.

 

[Rog]

Good spot!

I must admit, I'm impressed by the non-uniformity of the asteroids, and the general gfx quality in general considering this is still Alpha.

 

[Yaffle]

I know there's some biology or psychology behind why we see faces in things, but really... that one behind David... freaky!

It's called apophenia, or more specifically pareidolia. Here's a famous one for you...

..and here's what it really looks like - http://science1.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2001/ast24may_1/

ETA: It's quite relevant to ED though, as it's the whole reason we have constellations.

 

[Mazhurg]

Shhhh... looks left, looks right...

Goes back into hiding.

 

[Patrick_68000]

The spirits are everywhere

 

[Kroy]

Is the Asteroid saying

"Oi! David! Can I borrow a jumper, it's cold back here?"