The NP member comic discussion thread!

[Flarecobra]

It's been done before.

[Red Mage Black]

Well Thadius, we would need a soundtrack for the mission so I guess CT is a good idea. Why DragonsBane? He'd let the meteor collide with the Earth, he's evil! I guess I'm not brave enough for the mission *sniff*. Doesn't matter, these chaps'll do just fine. Lets hope they pull through!

[The Wizard Who Did It]

The only way that the Pyros/Incendius running gag will work well is if you include PyrosNine into a comic. And, somehow, I just noticed,how many comics are Pyros and Raiden in? They don't seem to show up in this thread that often...

[Thadius]

I intend to constantly say 'Pyros' when I mean 'Incendius'. Nobody will get it right, and Incendius will correct everyone constantly.
And as for the 'Why DB' question...
He is a mage of great power, is he not?
*Evil grin inserted here*
And RMB, I can maybe get you a place at NASA in my comic. Might work out as I have nobody in mind for that spot.

[Loyal]

And just a quickie poll, who do you think is the mole in Rick's comic?Possibly Demon. Maybe Skyshot. Perhaps even the newcomer Orin (If I remeber his name right).

I doubt it's me, though... I am Loyal, after all.

Phil: XD Brilliant.

Thad: In space, nobody can hear you scream... Kinda makes your job boring, don't it. :p

In other news... Still grounded, but I have 7 comics drawn (And I've finally settled on a final, neater style for drawing, which looks nice), in addition to a shiney drawing I did whilst bored that turned out reeeally well. I won't be able to color it for some time (Then again, I don't think I COULD color parts of it right), but after school, I'll probably be able to sneak on the computer long enough to scan it quick-like and post it here.

"It" being the shiney drawing. The comics aren't going up till I can color them, as some are still somewhat messy and I doubt my handwriting will tranlate well onto a scanner as is.

[Melfice]

Well, me being the questgiver and vice-leader of the group, I can't be the mole either. That, or I'm secretly working with Dragonsbane... I don't know.

I'm saying it's stuntman, just because he's Rick's brother, and brothers tend to be very annoying.

EDIT: Nice one, Loyal. Cool rendition of Shiney, and so very true.

[mauve]

Heheheee! That's great, Loyal! Shiney looks awesome. And I love that the little pile of ashes has eyeballs. ^-^


In other news, my Nuklear Dragon Quest comic is just about finished. (Actually, it's been "just about finished" and sitting on my desk for the past three days...) I just have to get it scanned and online. Hopefully it'll be up by Saturday.

[phil_]

Loyal, you give me too much credit. As to your drawing, you really managed to catch Shiney's voice. Plus, if he had Megaman armor and a blaster, I bet he'd do that.

As to coloring it... Well, you could put the lineart on a higher layer, then color it in coloring-book style. That might work, but it's spiffy as is.

Mauve, I'm looking foward to Krylo's adventures as a woman. Would you like hourly pestering to finish it? I could arrange that...

[mauve]

Mauve, I'm looking foward to Krylo's adventures as a woman. Would you like hourly pestering to finish it? I could arrange that... You know, that drawing got me wondering: Is Krylo technically cross-dressing in that picture? I mean, he's a skull. He can't wear clothes.

As to hourly pestering: As much as I'd love to hear from you, Phil, I don't think it'd help. I have to get myself online at my home pc at a time when the rest of the world isn't sleeping. Which means weekends.

[Loyal]

As to coloring it... Well, you could put the lineart on a higher layer, then color it in coloring-book style. That might work, but it's spiffy as is.Well, the thing I'm worried most about is the shading (It wouldn't have that same charm if I just shaded like usual, with a low-opacity black drawn over the colors) and the pile of ashes (Not sure HOW I'd get that done right). But I think I might manage at some point.

[GARUD]

And as for the 'Why DB' question...
He is a mage of great power, is he not?
*Evil grin inserted here*


Nice comics Thad! Although, that DB comment... I really don't know if that counts as an answer. If you scroll through the forums, we have multiple Mages of great power. I can think of 5 off the top of my head. BMG, RMB, MM, _Mike and Phil_. Oh and I guess Twiddy is alright... I guess...yeah. But you forgot to mention DB's Evil! Anyway, looking forward to the next one.

Rick: Waiting for the next Jaq anticipantly! But I like the Phil_ Comics!

Loyal: Nice.

MM: Also looking forward to your comics!

Fenris: I forgot to mention how great your comics were in me last post. Probably because I was looking for my bag-on-a-stick-o-matic.

[phil_]

Don't lump me in with those guys! "Mage of great power?" Feh! I'm lucky if my summons don't reverse gravity on me, sending me and my opponent into the stratosphere! And "●Dark" and "●Ice1" aren't exactly powerhouses of spells.

[Fenris]

Rick: Great!

I like that comic, it's rather amusing. And I talk like that in real life, too.

Thad: XD I am now in another comic! Yay!

[Loyal]

Rick: You can do some very nice drawings even nicer justice when they're CG'd like that. Keep up the good work.

Thad: Minor complaint: Red-text-yellowish-border is MY text color. T_T

Other than that, I like the use of the punnery.

[RickZarber]

Rick: Waiting for the next Jaq anticipantly! But I like the Phil_ Comics!As I was telling Mauve the other day, I'm kinda burnt out on JAQ at the moment; I got all obsessed over it and did those last 15 or so all in a row, and one a day. So as soon as inspiration strikes I'll finish up the last 16 of Act II. But it might be a few weeks or so. Just so everyone knows.I like that comic, it's rather amusing.Yay! That makes it worth it. I was afraid it would be too clever for its own good. :p You can do some very nice drawings even nicer justice when they're CG'd like that. Keep up the good work.Thank'ee. And I'm looking forward to seeing yours! I agree; that shiney one woulda been hard to do. You'll notice I don't even bother with shading, as I'm so bad at it.

Now, for Thadius:
Dude, you were doing much better with the Assassin School ones, but these new comics could use some extra effort. For one thing, you've got far too much wasted space. I wanted to help, so just using paint, I mocked up a way that your comic could look much better, without you needing to change styles. Observe:
http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/1233/anewwayforthad8mh.gif
See how much less space that takes up? Now, I wouldn't suggest doing it the way I did, (dragging the text on top of it from the side) cause it still looks pretty crappy what with the white. But if you were to letter it directly it'd look so much better, and you wouldn't have the annoying empty white spaces. And if it's the bubble-lettering that's taking you so long, and if you wouldn't mind someone else working on the comic, just send the text-less comic and the script to someone with photoshop or GIMP or something and it could be done in less than a minute. (I'm offering, if you didn't catch that.) Cause the potential's there, and I can see it, but the execution is coming off half-assed.

[Thadius]

Meh. I do it the way I want to.
*Makes careful notes.*
I've kinda been dragged into something else at the moment. I'll be back to spriting soon, I hope.

[Raiden]

Awesome, Mauve!

However, how is it that I'M the logical one? Normally I'd have been the one that just attacked.

But still, it's great!

[CheshireThief]

I completely approve, Mauve. I just have one request. Phil HAS to be Munchie.

[mauve]

I completely approve, Mauve. I just have one request. Phil HAS to be Munchie. I had originally intended Phil to be Philmagus, but I like your idea much better. :D

[Loyal]

Hehe. I love it! Well-drawn, and it's hilarious to boot! ^^

[The Wizard Who Did It]

Mauve, I will grudgingly admit that that comic was pure genious and awesome. Now may I have my soul back?

[mammothtank]

Bah. Lousy Dragon Quest 8 references... Why can't anyone make a comic referencing Wild Arms 4? I would, but my... um... "exodus" from the forum isn't quite over yet. Mark my words, I shall return to the world of comicry! ...in about another six days. T.T

[phil_]

Well worth the short wait. Howevarz! this mention of certain people riding in pockets intruiges me, as it implies further installments. Are my expectations too high?

[Flarecobra]

AHHHHH! NAKED KRYLO!!!!

...Wait, is that nessessarly a bad thing?
And yes, I think Mauve looks good in that outfit.
And I think it doesn't matter what you wear, if you like it, wear it.

[mauve]

Well worth the short wait. Howevarz! this mention of certain people riding in pockets intruiges me, as it implies further installments. Are my expectations too high? If it is the will of the people, I can make another. CT's suggestion gave me some ideas, and if people aren't sick of it yet, I'll make episode two.

[Major Blood]

Fenris: Seems appropriate. If you're a male, all problems can be solved with either a hammer or duct tape.

[Flarecobra]

Or tomboyish females. ^_^

And in all honesty, I was expecting a flare gun or some smoke grenades or something like that. And it must be floating inches off the ground like that becasue it's got some kind of special ability or something like that.

[Dragonsbane]

I approve of your comics, mortals...and furthermore, I officially reccomend carrying around a multitool and duct tape at all times. Even when you have magic, you would be amazed at how many problems those things solve.

Well Thadius, we would need a soundtrack for the mission so I guess CT is a good idea. Why DragonsBane? He'd let the meteor collide with the Earth, he's evil! I guess I'm not brave enough for the mission *sniff*. Doesn't matter, these chaps'll do just fine. Lets hope they pull through!

Actually, the Earth's well-being is something I do concern myself with. After all, I would far prefer to rule a lush, green planet than a cloud of space debris.

Nice comics Thad! Although, that DB comment... I really don't know if that counts as an answer. If you scroll through the forums, we have multiple Mages of great power. I can think of 5 off the top of my head. BMG, RMB, MM, _Mike and Phil_. Oh and I guess Twiddy is alright... I guess...yeah. But you forgot to mention DB's Evil! Anyway, looking forward to the next one.

But are they Archmagi? Do they know the very flows and currents, the moods of magic on such an imtimate level? Have they known the sweet caress of raw power, and not just accessed it, but improved it with skill? Can they, through act of will, alter the course and flow of their spells in mid-cast?

Besides, I was here first. On the other hand, BMG and Mauve have the Anime Girl power, which allows them to beat the snot out of any male under certain preset conditions.

Or tomboyish females. ^_^

And in all honesty, I was expecting a flare gun or some smoke grenades or something like that. And it must be floating inches off the ground like that becasue it's got some kind of special ability or something like that.

Tomboyish females are indubitably excellent. ^_^

[mauve]

On the other hand, BMG and Mauve have the Anime Girl power, which allows them to beat the snot out of any male under certain preset conditions. Damn straight.


Hehehe! I love the hammer, Fenris. I was wondering what would be in that knapsack. And clearly, it's floating because the ground beneath has some kind of... reverse... magnetic charge.. thing.

[Loyal]

No, it's floating because it's waiting for Fenris to hold it HIGH above his head and make some "Item obtained!" noise! You can see it clearly in its smooth metallic surface. Simply screaming "I want to be a quest item!!!" ^^;

Have they known the sweet caress of raw power, and not just accessed it, but improved it with skill?I'm pretty sure Mauve has (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=354341&postcount=874) at some point. Have YOU done 99,999,999 damage with one spell before? :p

[Flarecobra]

Well, my Firestorm can do some impressive damage, but it's not with one shot........And I've seen DB make an entire army disappear into a Void before. Does that count?

[CheshireThief]

Pfft. Mages are overrated, anyway. Do you know anyone that can alter the fabric of reality itself, due to raw charisma? I didn't think so!

And yes, Mauve, make more!

[The Wizard Who Did It]

Fenris: Nice comic. Possibly could have ‘zoomed-in’ to on the last three panels, but I’m no master (or even apprentice) at comic making, so it is not my place to say that.

No, it's floating because it's waiting for Fenris to hold it HIGH above his head and make some "Item obtained!" noise! You can see it clearly in its smooth metallic surface. Simply screaming "I want to be a quest item!!!" ^^;

I'm pretty sure Mauve has (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=354341&postcount=874) at some point. Have YOU done 99,999,999 damage with one spell before? :p
I got 999,999 with a Fire Ball. I'm almost at Mauve's level... with a fire ball!
But are they Archmagi? Do they know the very flows and currents, the moods of magic on such an imtimate level? Have they known the sweet caress of raw power, and not just accessed it, but improved it with skill? Can they, through act of will, alter the course and flow of their spells in mid-cast?
Are you immortal? Schizophrenic? With 3 mages in you? I didn't think so.

And yes, all those things and more.
Oh and I guess Twiddy is alright... I guess...yeah.
I'm going to have to wonder how I missed this for a while... ah well...

Indig-fugging-nation.

Mauve, if you don't make more, I bet your soul would offer a good price to some Dark God. Better than DB's anyway. *pokes tongue*

[mauve]

And yes, Mauve, make more!
Mauve, if you don't make more, I bet your soul would offer a good price to some Dark God. Better than DB's anyway. *pokes tongue* Awwww... I feel appreciated. In a disturbing, distinctly NPF sort of way. I'm about halfway finished with Episode Two.

Preview: Ever wonder how the mute Hero communicates? Ever wonder how the mute Cheshire Hero communicates with Raigus, Krylica, and Mauvello??

Shame on you.

Also- Cheshire Hero introduces us to his pet mouse.

[Raiden]

Two words:

"Electric Armeggedon"

Only CT would be saved from such an end, for his Charisma is too much for me to overcome. That, and the whole 'grabbed me off a falling bridge' thing. The bastard.

And maybe Mauve, since she put me in a comic. And she scares me.....

Twiddy, I'm pretty sure I took those personalities of yours out of your body and placed them under my control. So don't go bragging too much.

And I know how Cheshire Hero communicates. He uses his guitar to speak for him.

[The Wizard Who Did It]

Awwww... I feel appreciated. In a disturbing, distinctly NPF sort of way.
Hey, that's a good compliment! Don't you know how much money the Dark Gods rip off you these days? It may partly be a combination of my constantly ripping them off, and being outnumbered by all the 'Good' Gods randomly playing a part in Deity politics now. But those facts are ussually negligable. Of course, it's not like that random increase in Gods has affected in any way the power structure of the NPF *coughMesdencough* or my strong urge to become a God.
Two words:

"Electric Armeggedon"
Four words:

Another God save us!
Twiddy, I'm pretty sure I took those personalities of yours out of your body and placed them under my control. So don't go bragging too much.
I'm also pretty sure you gave those back. But whatever...

[GARUD]

Fenris: Do you know what time it is? It's HAMMER TIME! Dananunana... Can't touch this! Heh, great comic.

[Dragonsbane]

Twiddy, actually...immortal, yes. Schizophrenic? No, though I used to be crazy. Three mages? For a beginner, that's acceptable.

The Dark Gods do not want my soul, they know I'll just kill them and take it back. Besides, it comes from a prior Multiverse, and as such works differently than yours. They couldn't do much with it beyond Ending All Things.

[mammothtank]

Yeah, about that comic I promised... Not happening.

When I'm finally back again, if I don't see any comics involving either myself or Wild Arms 4, heads will roll. Oh yeah, and I'll be planning a new comic during my exile, so look forward to that too.

[mauve]

When I'm finally back again, if I don't see any comics involving either myself or Wild Arms 4, heads will roll. Oh yeah, and I'll be planning a new comic during my exile, so look forward to that too. Hehehe... A plot begins to form in my wicked, mauve-tinted mind...

[CheshireThief]

And I know how Cheshire Hero communicates. He uses his guitar to speak for him.

Peter Frampton FTW!

Also, we established in the Sitcom RP that CheshireThief is a master of American Sign Language.

[The Wizard Who Did It]

Twiddy, actually...immortal, yes. Schizophrenic? No, though I used to be crazy.
You missed my point, or chose not to make notice of it. I am diagnosed with schizophrenia, but that's because primitive humans always say that hearing voices in your head can only be due to a mental condition. Stupid mortals...
For a beginner, that's acceptable.
It is quite easy to have more, I admit. However, my extra souls were placed into my body by a being more powerful than you or I, as a punishment. Having such a violation of my person kills any liking I would have to adding new souls to my body. However, beyond their faults, their skills and knowledge are more than worth the expense.
The Dark Gods do not want my soul, they know I'll just kill them and take it back. Besides, it comes from a prior Multiverse, and as such works differently than yours. They couldn't do much with it beyond Ending All Things.
If your body ceases functioning shortly after your soul has been taken, you can't do crap about it. Also, my soul(s) is different from most, due to the previously mentioned violation. As another note, I know of certain crazy Gods that would like to end all things. Your soul would actually fetch a decent price with them.

However, I bow down to both your seniority and superiority, for now, fellow Archmage.

[Flarecobra]

Sorry Twiddy, His soul's already claimed. *Shows contract* As it is written in Paragraph 234A- Subsection BW, upon seperation from his mortal state, any and all supernatual and extradementional beings from Dragonsbane shall be placed under my supervision until such time that I deem in the future, exculding events foretold in paragraph 246, subsection SD, lines 32-35.

In other words, I already got a claim on it. Nya. :P

[Fenris]

People, we really need to get our act together and make more comics.

[phil_]

I would, but there haven't been any goings-on that I felt warrented a comic. I mean, there are the gender threads, but those kinda speak for themselves, thus, no need for comicry.

And I ain't doing a story. That's your job, Fenris. Well, your job and Rick's, but he's on hiatus. I'd include Armored Bishoujo, but he's planning our demise with volleyball awesomeness right now (allegedly).

So, in a nutshell, I think it's your job to carry the comic thread from now to eternity. Have fun. :p

[Major Blood]

So, in a nutshell, I think it's your job to carry the comic thread from now to eternity. Have fun. :p

You can always count on me to add some randomness every now and then.

[Inbred Chocobo]

I gave the comic thread my little kick. Who knows, maybe my comic will inspire an entire generation of new comics.

[BlackMageGirl!]

XD

That's just awesome IC XD

[Loyal]

So simple... so plain and short and... so BRILLIANT! *Pansy-clap*

XD

[Fenris]

Haha! That was infinitely amusing.

XD

[mammothtank]

Whee! XD

Comic in the making, folks. Can't promise when I'll be able to put it up though.

Also... *beheads a few random people* Guess I'll have to make that WA4 comic myself. ¬_¬

[Thadius]

Fenris, it's no so much as everybody is dead or gone. I can say that for me it would have to be my short attention sp- OOH! Nickle!

[phil_]

April fools! Right?

...Right? :(

[Flarecobra]

Nope, I talked to Rick and he said the stress of corrdnating so many characters made him drop the whole project.

[Loyal]

I'd say I know how he feels, but I drop projects like crazy (Damn you, attention span!), so it may be something different altogether.

It's probably genuine. It HAS been a long time since he last updated it.

[Major Blood]

Heh, your first one was hillarious Corn.

[phil_]

Indeed you did, DarkCORN, indeed you did. That first one was right creative, with the non-word bubbles. Plus, I won. Though _mike and I know what would happen after that. Ouches to me.

Also, everybody, for future reference, there's a black controller and a purple one. No grey.

[phil_]

Ha! I wish.

Back in those days, it was a black controller and another black controller with a green Boogerman sticker on it. And they were attached to a Genesis.

[phil_]

Did I fire a missile in that comic? 'Cause those grey things are my gun. I left'em on the sheet for the benefit of folks who might need a custom pose for their comic. I guess they could be missiles, but that wasn't my intent.

Also, it's nice to see the return of the henshin.

[Major Blood]

I would totally like to be in a comic. My sprites are feeling unloved.

[Flarecobra]

I wouldn't mind.

[Flarecobra]

And just so you know, if you press "Go advanced" while editing, I beleve you can add more attachments.

[Major Blood]

HAHA! Wicked!

Thanks DarkCORN!

[Flarecobra]

You know I have new sprites, right DC?

[GARUD]

Darkcorn, welcome to the comic thread.

Did I mention I liked your comics?

[GARUD]

I am NOT going back to the sprite sheet thread. EVER. If someone wants to be in a comic, post your sheet here.

http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showthread.php?t=13254

This thread has a package that has most of the spritesheets and backgrounds already there. Use it and you will rarely have to go back to the old spritesheet thread. And you can make comics offline.

Also, Darkcorn, you have permission to use my spritesheet if by any chance you need it.

One more thing! I am going to make a new comic series. You will never beleive who will be in it!

[Melfice]

Okay, here's just a wild guess.

It's you, being a Demon-slayer, and me, Demon-man, in an unlikely adventure in which we save the world, while trying to dispose of eachother. But in the end we grow fond of eachother and have many hellspawn together.

That close? XD

[GARUD]

Melfice, you are wrong on one count. We never grow fond of each other. >_>

...<_<

ok, now we grow fond of each other!

Don't give me that look! Give me this look: :D

[Major Blood]

Rick, that adventure was KICK ASS[/stating the obvious]

[Melfice]

Wait... you actually mean I got close?

Kick ass!

[Fenris]

Rick, your awesomeness never ceases to amaze me.

Ever.

[mauve]

That was hilarious, Rick! I mourn the loss of JAQ, but this makes up for it completely!!

[Raiden]

Who knew we had so many ninja running around here.

Wait....who were the pirates?

......I blame Mauve.

[mauve]

Oh, sure. Just blame EVERYTHING on poor little Mauve.

You're just jealous because I look better in a pirate outfit.


And I hadn't realized there were so many ninja on the board either!

[RickZarber]

Oh, maybe I shoulda mentioned somewhere... I have no intention of dropping JAQ. That was a little April Fools joke. I told a couple of people, (like Flarecobra, who decided to stir it up a bit) but I guess I kinda forgot to tell everyone in general...

It'll be back, eventually. I just need to get past some writers block.

In the meantime though, I'm having fun with these new comics.

[Raiden]

Just because I've never had my picture taken when I was dressed up as a pirate, doesn't mean you're right!

....You may be right, but still!

Besides, I think the day I was dressed up as a Ninja Pirate was the day I owned many people.

[phil_]

I have no intention of dropping JAQLet me just say...

Squee! http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/5368/cheer4qr.gif

I guess, then, that this is more of a way of making the JAQ hiatus more tolerable. You're so thoughtful.

[Flarecobra]

Dark, Rick had that before you even came on the boards.

And glad to be of service Rick. ^_^

[GARUD]

Me????:D YAY!

If you want to be, ok.

Rick: Wow... just wow, yar...

[Error 404: Compliment to Fenris was not found due to bad connection]

Melfice, close was not the word, but it did start with C!

[Raiden]

.....

Zarber, I love you for putting me in the comic.

But I hate you for revealing the woman curse.

.......Otherwise, I'm in another comic. So the love outweighs the hate.

[Mondt]

http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showthread.php?t=13254

This thread has a package that has most of the spritesheets and backgrounds already there. Use it and you will rarely have to go back to the old spritesheet thread. And you can make comics offline.

Also, Darkcorn, you have permission to use my spritesheet if by any chance you need it.

One more thing! I am going to make a new comic series. You will never beleive who will be in it!Actually, me-sprites are in the thread and not in that, as far as I know. And I think I have that version. Ever since phil_ made me normal sprites, I had filler sprites!

[Flarecobra]

For future referance, Mesden came up with the face-crash idea. I jsut moved the object that he was going to crash into and Rick flew with it.

[Loyal]

Also, that collection requires a download. I can't download things, so says my father. We should make a thread for sprite sheets and sprite sheets only. Like, no comments or discussion.That's what the first thread is for. Just that nobody really listened. :p

Get off yer lazy ass and search, dude. =D

[EDIT]: Muahaha. Mauve strikes again!

[Thadius]

...Rick...
I'M NOT A NINJA! I'm an ASSASSIN!
There's a HUGE difference between the two!
Other than that, Yay! I'm in a comic!
...
And what was that spider thing?

[Major Blood]

Okay peoples. I'm starting a comic series, but i need characters. One villian(preferably a spellcaster), and 6 main characters. If you want in my comic PM me with your sprite sheet. Remember, just because you aren't a main character dosen't mean you wont be used.

[mauve]

Thadius: Hehehe! I'm so violent, and yet so endearing. There should be a saying: Do not meddle in the affairs of Mauve Mages, for you are flammable and conduct electricity well.

Rick: So THAT'S what goes on in the chatrooms. XD

[Raiden]

Huh.......

Mesden, no more going near Krylo for a while.

[RickZarber]

I realized I haven't made any comments in a long time, so, working backwards here...

GARUD: That was great. Possibly your best to date.

Thadius: Showing marked improvement in the comic-making arena! Keep it up! Also, I know you're not a ninja, but I needed someone for that panel, and who says you have to be a ninja to attend NinjaCon anyways? I mean, I was there. Oh, and that gold thingy was a goddess statue from FFVI.

Fenris: I am very confused, but you will probably explain it upon your return to NPF.

DarkCorn: I am having a lot of trouble understanding your comics. O.o Also, I did not know you were a ninja, or else you would have been in that comic too. It is, however, noted for future reference.

[RickZarber]

Oh, okay. Well, I have a bit of advice (or maybe just a plea) for you: resize sprites to at least 200% for your comics. Having to squint and/or practically press my nose to the screen to figure out what's going on makes reading your stuff a less-than-enjoyable experience. And nobody wants that.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Props to RickZarber. Dude, you officially rule the NPF. If I'm not mistaken, yours is the first comic I've ever appeared in, even for a brief cameo!

That takes amazing photography skills, bro. I'd apparently been able to elude everyone else up to this point. :cool:

[Inbred Chocobo]

Actually, SK used you in her first comic and only comic. I think you were attacking someone in it, but whatever.

DarkCORN!, it really isn't wise to leave all that white space in your comic. Makes it look noobish really. I also second the fact about resizing your sprites too 200%. I also ask that your comic leaves out AOL speech. You know, stuff like wtf and lol and stuff like that. That really makes your comic look bad man.

[RickZarber]

DarkCORN: Good thinking, you covered it up with a pun. xp

GARUD: Heheheh. Nice. Keep 'em coming.

[Melfice]

There we go, that looks a lot better already, 'Corn. Now, I might start liking it, and it shows great promise at that.

Also, that may sting a little bit in the morning there, Garud.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Actually, SK used you in her first comic and only comic. I think you were attacking someone in it, but whatever.


Holy shit! You were right! I'm so invisible, even I don't notice I'm there. :eek:

Zarber, you've been ousted as the first, doesn't make your comic rock any less though. SK, sorry I missed it. Forgive me?

DarkCorn - Great work! I loved the whole RM thing you did with my character. That was chou amusing. Keep it up. I'm looking forward to future installments.

Loyal - A bit of retribution? My... I can sense this series getting a little ugly from this point.

[Seran]

I worship not Saradomin, for Zamorak is the only god you fool!

Hey, I've been reading these comics for a while. Doing pretty good. Love them each, guys, so keep up the good work. I don't have a spritesheet, so I'm not really expected to be randomly involved. But all I am is a white mage with brown hair and a pure white robe -- nothing spectacular.

Anyway, keep them coming. I love reading these comics, yo.

[Loyal]

Loyal - A bit of retribution? My... I can sense this series getting a little ugly from this point.No worries, I keep it in moderation. All in good intentions... Just that I don't take stuff like this lying down. Remember what happened to Thadius? Muahaha...

I worship not Saradomin, for Zamorak is the only god you fool!I spit upon your god, much as he spits PKers upon me anytime I step three inches into the wilderness!

I'm more of a Guthix dude anyway--Note the cape. Just that Holy Lightning Bolt >>> Erethral Claws.

Loyal: Yay I was in a comic! Why didn't you use my sprites I already have?If you want me to be honest, I'm none too fond of the ones you made. Call me elitist, but it's better than demanding that you redo your sprites until I'm satisfied with the quality... And at the end, you may just learn something more of spriting.

[Major Blood]

phil_:... :O_o:

[Hatake Kakashi]

I think what Major was trying to say was

"Where's the comic, Phil_?"

Or something of that nature. Jeez... you got me all hyped up for nothin, so far.

[Loyal]

Well, I COULD see it before... And it was rather... odd.

Besides, Doll as a companion for saving the world? Aren't we a bit past the dollhouse days? :p

[phil_]

Well, I still see it. I even opened my post in its own tab and reloaded it.

And Doll, not technically being alive, isn't technically a girl. It's like my trumpet, but not as creepy. Does anyone remember that?

[RickZarber]

Well, I can see Phil's comic. And it is funny.

So there.
It's like my trumpet, but not as creepy.Oh, Doll as a love interest... yeah, I beg to differ. And of course we remember that.

[mauve]

Hooray! Phil's comic finally loaded for me!

That was brilliant, Phil. Inuyasha + NPF + suspicious-looking slug = komik jeenyus.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Much better. It loaded for me now.

Our girls can be a little scary... but delightful. Hope that love triangle goes well.

[Flarecobra]

Well, to have an Inyusaha-style adventure, you'd deen a demon with a kind heart who doesn't want to admit he has one, a spunky little kid, an overly amorious guy, a tough girl with a tragic past, and a girl who doesn't really know what's going on but goes along with them due to a strong sense of friendship.



At least, that's the way I see it.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Well, to have an Inyusaha-style adventure, you'd deen a demon with a kind heart who doesn't want to admit he has one, a spunky little kid, an overly amorious guy, a tough girl with a tragic past, and a girl who doesn't really know what's going on but goes along with them due to a strong sense of friendship.



At least, that's the way I see it.

Did a little thinkin, and Flare's right. As for the other girl, I'd suggest Mauve Mage. A cute blonde with a fiery temper that burns nations down in her attempts to make cookies, and still looks damn good in a pirate costume? What's not to like? :D Her explosive temper could create quite a few gags in any love scene.

[Premmy]

HOLY SHIT! SOMEONE PUT ME IN A COMIC!!!! I should do something, but hey thanks. s'pretty funny.

[Premmy]

huh? phil put me in a comic? damn! every computer I touch seems to be bitching out on me

[phil_]

huh? phil put me in a comic?If I might, "lol!" Oh, that was fun; I needed that laugh. Really, that was priceless.

As to concerns that I'm not trying hard enough to emulate Inuyasha, hey, I never said I was gonna copy Rumiko's vision character-for-character. I just wanted to go on adventures with super-powered weirdos.

And Kakashi... I think CT already did that joke as much justice as it deserves in the sog he did about me a while ago.

...it was just an excuse to make fun of me, musically!

[Seran]

I liked the last part of Phil's comic. Because the slug died.

[PyrosNine]

That'll do Garud. That'll do. Especially since my text bubble and the text wherein was kickass and burny. And what is burny, is what is cool. Fo' real.

[Incendius]

Nice comics everyone, props to PyrosNine and Garud for having me in them also;)

[Flarecobra]

.....Phil, what's with the chibi X-wing?

[mauve]

So THAT'S where my X-Wing went!!!

RZ- Wow! Has it really been 1000 posts? That's amazing! Great memorial!!

[Elminster_Amaur]

Not anymore!!! Bwahahaha *Goes and erases all of his posts in that thread*


Okay, so I'm not going to. Good comic RZ. I only have one complaint. No pirates?

[RickZarber]

Not anymore!!! Bwahahaha *Goes and erases all of his posts in that thread*I actually thought about that; that there's a good chance somebody might do that at some point and someone looking through the thread will think I jumped the gun a bit. Ah well. It doesn't change the fact that we've reached 1000 as of now.I only have one complaint. No pirates?Hmm... guess nobody's default sprite is a pirate sprite. Which is funny, cause there's several people whose only sprites are ninja sprites.

Anyways, I delcare Phil's comic the best thing I've seen all day.

[phil_]

Phil, what's with the chibi X-wing?It's my way of making up for making a comic where Mauve doesn't appear. (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showthread.php?t=12410&page=2) I'm glad folks liked it.

And wow, 1000 posts...

What have we done?

[Elminster_Amaur]

RZ, you should have done this latest one like this one! After all, this one is superior to all that have come after it. http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=286638&postcount=442

DarkCORN!, that...was stupid. You stole my idea of stealing number 1000.

[Raiden]

It's like "Where's Waldo!"

Except Waldo is a Thunder God with Red and Gold clothes.

[GARUD]

Yay, 1000 posts! It's like a birthday!

Woo! I'm in Ricks comic thingy, bottom right corner, in amongst it all!

[Loyal]

Well, I'm so great a character of mine that isn't even a Forumite is in there! Top THAT! :p

...And DarkCORN! doesn't get the 1000th post either. 'Tis his punishment for that silly cop-out. :shifty:

[_mike]

So this is what it comes down to, eh? Deleting a post so that one may have a certain coveted post number?

Oh well, at least it has taco salad. I didn't really care for "Flamer May Cry 2 anyway...

[EDIT]So, how long until DARKCorn! deletes his post and re-posts it as post 1000 again? Or maybe a better question would be "will a mod have to deal with this situation?" I really don't think we have a rule about this.

[RickZarber]

RZ, you should have done this latest one like this one! (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=286638&postcount=442) After all, this one is superior to all that have come after it.You're only saying that because you're in it. ;) And besides, if I had done it like that it would have taken me months. That one took two on its own. In the time it would take to do one with 94 characters, we might be on post 2000 already.DarkCORN!, that...was stupid. You stole my idea of stealing number 1000.It's okay, I made everything better.
Yay, 1000 posts! It's like a birthday!Yes. Like a birthday. Which means we get cake. Right?

[GARUD]

Yes. Like a birthday. Which means we get cake. Right?

Cake? CAKE? Only if Mauve makes it ;)

So much wrath will descend upon me.

Also, there will be subliminal message somewhere in my next comic. Will you be able to spot it?

[Thadius]

Yes, we do get cake. I will share my birthday cake with you all, after finding a way to make it never run out.
Until then, if anyone touches my cake, they die a slow, painful death. Emphasis on pain.
I'll willingly share cookies, though.

[Mondt]

Woo! I'm in Ricks comic thingy, bottom right corner, in amongst it all!So'm I! W00t! W00t!

appear. (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showthread.php?t=12410&page=2)Accck, my bad grammar days. Why must you link things like that?! :sweatdrop

[Flarecobra]

I'd rather have an A-wing.

[RickZarber]

So, how long until DARKCorn! deletes his post and re-posts it as post 1000 again? Or maybe a better question would be "will a mod have to deal with this situation?" I really don't think we have a rule about this.If he does, I don't really care. I'm not going to drag this out. I've had my little joke at his expense. I wasn't even going to do it at first, (was just gonna have my sprite slap his) but my brother convinced me.

Flare: It makes sense. You know, I think I'm going to start blaming all weather-realated troubles on Raiden...

Ryan: One question: Where is that room, and how do I get there? ;)

[mauve]

Cake? CAKE? Only if Mauve makes it If by "Make" you mean "stare at cake mix box, decide I really don't wanna put that kinda effort into it, then go to Price Chopper and buy something with loads of frosting and chocolate," then sure, I'll "make" a cake.

[Rhiya Ravenwing]

Regarding Garud's Chapter 3 comic: wait... stealth?! Since when was I ever stealthy? I normall turn dragon instead and stomp around eating people until they stop bothering me!

eh well... good comic anyway! *dispenses cookies*

[GARUD]

Regarding Garud's Chapter 3 comic: wait... stealth?! Since when was I ever stealthy? I normall turn dragon instead and stomp around eating people until they stop bothering me!

eh well... good comic anyway! *dispenses cookies*

Thing is though, thats the whole point. you are not stealthy. An oversight on Thorques part. Some roles are perfectly suited (too perfectly) and others are the opposites. But the dragon thing, I have a few jokes under my sleeve for that.

[Major Blood]

Rick/DarkCorn - Who has the 1000th post? WHO? HELP ME I'M CONFUSED! I'M STUPID, WHY WON'T ANYONE HELP ME?!?!?!?!
...
...
...
Anyways,
Flarecobra - Excellent Comic
Ryan - My sprite isn't saying anything... :gonk:

[Mondt]

Rick/DarkCorn - Who has the 1000th post? WHO? HELP ME I'M CONFUSED! I'M STUPID, WHY WON'T ANYONE HELP ME?!?!?!?Look at the post number on the post. It says 1000 on Rick's, but the person after him was the 1000th reply. DarkCorn had absolutely no part in it, I think.

[The Wizard Who Did It]

Look at the post number on the post. It says 1000 on Rick's, but the person after him was the 1000th reply. DarkCorn had absolutely no part in it, I think.
Rick had the 1000th post. A post was deleted (presumably by Dark Corn) and Dark Corn made his 1000th comic. Apparently, someone switched their spots, as Rick's is the actual 1000th comic.

EDIT: From one of Rick's posts, I think he deleted the comic and reposted it. Anyways, I hope Dark Corn does not continue a similar feat.

Also, I wonder what insanity hit Garud to make him want to put me in a comic?

[Flarecobra]

Mods, most likely.

I had that one in the works, but I had to rush it to help stop the lunicy.

[Fenris]

Actually, technically Flare did.

Or rather, Flare had the 1000th reply to the thread.

[BlackMageGirl!]

One word Loyal. HAPPY. ^_^

[Arlia Janet]

I forgot to mention that I convinced John Cutting (http://www.fortunasaga.com) to put in a FlareCobra cameo (http://www.fortunasaga.com/daily.php?date=060221) in the background of an episode (see panels 5 and 6). He was more than happy to hook up a fellow devildog.

I think that's a neat little thing to do. So I'm going to see if I can get other NPFers similar spots. Think of it like casting your sprite as an extra in a movie. The only conditions are that the sprite has to be done in a similar style to FF6 and has to be somewhat unique. PM if you'd like me to find a spot to squeeze you in.

[phil_]

Oi! Major Blood! Why didn't you use Sithdarth's not-so-Butz-y sprites? They're on the sprite thread.

And it was a funny comic, too. Ah, shiney, destroyer of hope.

[Flarecobra]

I forgot to mention that I convinced John Cutting (http://www.fortunasaga.com) to put in a FlareCobra cameo (http://www.fortunasaga.com/daily.php?date=060221) in the background of an episode (see panels 5 and 6). He was more than happy to hook up a fellow devildog.


Damnit, so much for the streak of not being called that.

Just so you know, Marines tend to be called that when they're about to be in trouble. At least on the Air Wing side.

[RickZarber]

Nice one, MB.

Two questions though: Why is Celes in costume, and why is she floating? :P

[Major Blood]

Nice one, MB.

Two questions though: Why is Celes in costume, and why is she floating? :P

She is? I'll go back and fix that.

[phil_]

GARUD, you get funnier with each comic. Twwdi's comment, "I thought it was a code," was priceless.

Fenris, I like your comics and wish you could make'em more often.

Rick, something about the panel where you're holding the rail and looking out on the water... is hilarious. Something about that sprite. I hope you don't mind.

Though, that comic does put a damper on one I planned to do concerning Demon's absence from the JAQ crew. It'd just be in poor taste now.

[Fenris]

Fenris, I like your comics and wish you could make'em more often.
You know what, I wish I made 'em more often too. They're good for stress relief too. ^_^

[Flarecobra]

Rick, that was touching. *Wipes a tear away*

[The Wizard Who Did It]

GARUD, you get funnier with each comic. Twwdi's comment, "I thought it was a code," was priceless.
Indeed it was.

The only problem is... I am having a tough time deciding if I would actually be that stupid, say something that stupid, or be that "witty".

Fenris: Nice. And I don't know why, but having all that text surrounding Fenris in the comic being from Mammoth strikes a technical funny bone in me. Don't ask. You don't want to know.

Rick: I like your comic. The entire tone of the comic worked well for it. Now get back to making your funny comics.

[Loyal]

Rick, that was touching. *Wipes a tear away*Quoth for truth/agreement. :(

[Mesden]

Rick, that was touching. *Wipes a tear away*

Me too. It's awful to see Demon go. Just glad you didn't, Rick.

[RickZarber]

Rick, something about the panel where you're holding the rail and looking out on the water... is hilarious. Something about that sprite. I hope you don't mind.Not at all. The whole forlorn overtone of my sprite wandering around was purposefully cheesy.Though, that comic does put a damper on one I planned to do concerning Demon's absence from the JAQ crew. It'd just be in poor taste now.Do it anyways. I know I'll still find it funny.

And thanks for your comments, folks. I'm glad I'm not leaving too. I'd have regretted it for sure.

GARUD: I like how you can take a one note joke (namely, "Thorque is stupid") and make it work every time. Keep it up.

Fenris: Yay, finally that last comic from before your absence is explained! Now do more! :p

[mauve]

I'm glad you haven't left us, Rick. We'd miss you too much.

[Flarecobra]

Rick, perhaps you can put in JAQ Demon nobly sacrificing himself to save the others in the group as a way to say goodbye to him in the comic

[RickZarber]

Actually, Demon's part in JAQ is rather integral. And since I've discussed it at length with him in previous months and got his imput and approval, I assume he's still all right with me doing what I plan to do.

I do, however, have one last "Kick-Ass Adventure" in the works that I think will be a proper send-off.

[Mondt]

The only problem is... I am having a tough time deciding if I would actually be that stupid, say something that stupid, or be that "witty".C'mon. it rhymes. You can't argue with something that rhymes. Twiddy -- witty

[Great Cartoonist]

Let me also say that I openly weep Demon's leaving.

This forum, and (more or less) the forumites in it, have all been nice people to me, even when I was an idiot at times. I am thankful for Brian Clevinger to have brought us all together.
And if what I said is somewhat stupid, may Raiden strike me down into a smouldering pile of ash.

[Major Blood]

GC: You get a cookie for that comic.

[Thadius]

I am alive, trust me. I took my pulse the other day.
It's just one soul-sucking game after the other. I barely have time to regenerate my soul between sessions.
Anyways. Working on a few comics as I type this. Both for the end of all things series, ought to be interesting, specially the second one. It involves DB, Thaum, and interesting dialogue coming from off-screen.
I'll leave you all to wonder about that.

GC: Wonderful! Though I can't be sure, is that me getting the everloving cr@p blown out of me in the last panel by Loyal? If not, I'll just pretend it's me.

Rick: You could always use me...unless you've got it all worked out already. In which case, pretend like I said nothing besides Great work!

[RickZarber]

GC: Anarchy is the best. Also, that fifth panel worries me.

Phil: Haha! Awesome.

[mammothtank]

Okay, comments on the last four comics.

Fenris: Woo-hoo, 10 bucks! ^.^

Rick: I didn't know he was gone until I saw that comic. I know we're gonna miss him around here, and I'm glad you straightened things out for yourself.

GC: Ah, complete and total anarchy. Always fun. Unless you happen to be feeling pain.

phil_: ...
"No" is right.

I know I promised comics of my own at some point, but... let's just say I hope no one is still waiting.

[Loyal]

GC: Yay, more Saradomin Strike goodness! ^_^ I like that "What... the hell...?" look Apathyman has on his face.

Though who's that guy on the right of the spell radius? I see CT down at the bottom-right in 8-bitness and Raiden in the sky, so it can't be either of them... Can it?

GC: Wonderful! Though I can't be sure, is that me getting the everloving cr@p blown out of me in the last panel by Loyal? If not, I'll just pretend it's me.As the maker of your sprite, I can safely identify that with a "yes". You seem have an affinity for getting owned by powerful spells, don't you.

[Fenris]

Though who's that guy on the right of the spell radius? I see CT down at the bottom-right in 8-bitness and Raiden in the sky, so it can't be either of them... Can it?
Ryan914

Hell, just 'cause I can, all the sprites, from left to right, from top to bottom:

Raiden, Arlia Janet, Inbred Chocobo, BlackMageGirl!, Mammothtank, Silly Kitty, Loyal2NES, Thadius, DarkCORN! (I think), Ryan914, Major_Blood, Flarecobra, Demon With A Glass Hand, RickZarber, Shiney, FenrisWolf, Apathy Man, _mike, Mauve Mage, Chicago¤Lollie, Great Cartoonist, QueenQeeko, Dragonsbane, CelesJessa, Phil_, CheshireThief, Meister, and Doll.

[mauve]

Fenris: All I can say is... DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNNN!!!!!! :D

Phil: Oooh, rejected. Ouch.

GC: Hehehehe! That's good!
(We're not anarchists; We're just violent. :p)

Thadius: Hooray for Zero Gravity!!

[Great Cartoonist]

phil_: Yeah, that wouldn't be a good idea.

Thadius: I kinda got mixed up with which text came from which person. Perhaps you could, at the very least, draw a line between the speaker and what they said?

About my comic: The textless panels are open for your interpretation. I did that because it would/might be fun to make up your own captions.
Also, I'll give away two things about the "ANARCHY!" panel: mammothtank is, as I last recall from an AIM chat comic, a magnet for Weapons that Really Hurt (TM); and Loyal2NES has been greeting the new guys with pain and humiliation.
Useless fact: The original had "Oy" instead of "Aiyah." But I like "Aiyah better, so... blah.
Speaking of humiliation, Mauve is the first (and probably the only) forumite I know of who has publically humiliated me in a comic. It was fun.

[Thadius]

Generally, I try and use colors from the sprite as the text. There are other cases, though...
I'll put down the list here.

DB: Red/black
Mauve: Pink/purple
Rathier: Blue/green
Thaum: Maroon/yellow
CT: Orange/black
BMG: Green/yellow
Incendius: Red/orange

That clear things up for you?

[Fenris]

You are clinically sexy, as is krylo.

Also, if that works, you have a follower.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Mmm... AJ as a mod? Interesting concept...

As for the rabites? Doesn't faze me a bit. I remember once, my best friend Rob and I decided to begin an ongoing project with the SoM game, in which we would see just how high of a level we could achieve before leaving Potos village without going completely insane...

So at last count, which was about 5 months ago, we are currently in the midst of level 15, and we have not encountered the first boss creature yet. Can you imagine this? RABITES! At 1 experience point each! 15 levels!

You'll have to do better than that, AJ... though yes, you are clinically sexy.

EDIT: To clarify, this project began roughly... 8 years ago? We haven't been as diligent as we could have, but even our patience has it's limits.

[BlackMageGirl!]

Not The Rabites! D:

[Flarecobra]

What are you talking about?

[Mondt]

What are you talking about?That's what I was thinking. I looked through the last, like, 10 comics and found nothing. Enlighten us?

[Adghar]

I'm thinking GC's comic, in the center of Loyal's Saradomin Strike.

[Flarecobra]

So he's celebrating his character being killed?

[Loyal]

Celebration? That just makes it no fun. None at all. :p

[Seran]

Haha, nice. A good moderator indeed. I doubt that people will care much for the rabite though.

...I wouldn't.

[Flarecobra]

*Shoots Rabite* Beat you to it AJ.

[RickZarber]

I've been working on a pirate versus ninja comic. So far I've got Viper Daimao, DarkCorn, Meister, Inbred, Hataki Katashi, and Demon versus me, Raiden, Incindious, SillyKitty (waiting on her sprites), Mike, and Mauve. If anyone else wants in, give me a shout (and sprites, if they aren't already in the sprite thread).

In the meantime, enjoy this sketch of a penguin serving coffee.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1994/coffeepenguin1vw.gif

[Flarecobra]

Perhaps you could use something imparshel (SP?) A judge.

[RickZarber]

Thanks, but I've got the script written and the comic blocked out and everything. Just looking for background pirate or ninja brawlers at the moment.

[Fenris]

Impartial.

Well, as much as I'd like to be a part of that comic, my art program crashed in the middle of the creation of FenrisNinja sprites, so I'll skip this one.

[RickZarber]

I should add that I probably won't finish this till the weekend or so. Tomorrow I'll only have a few hours to work on it, and then I have ArtKlub on Thursday, and my best friend's 21st birthday on Friday/Cinco De Mayo/No Pants Day (which also tells you where I'll be most of Saturday). So Fenris, if you think you could get them done or even just a few poses by the weekend, I could probably still include you. That goes for anyone else as well.

[Hatake Kakashi]

I've been working on a pirate versus ninja comic. So far I've got Viper Daimao, DarkCorn, Meister, Inbred, Hataki Katashi, and Demon versus me, Raiden, Incindious, SillyKitty (waiting on her sprites), Mike, and Mauve. If anyone else wants in, give me a shout (and sprites, if they aren't already in the sprite thread).

Hmm... this should be an interesting comic. Hey, are we allowed to take hostages and/or loveslaves? If so, I've got a few dibs I'd like to call...

[Seran]

No no, please, no. This poor 13-year-old has been scarred enough as it is and is currently suffering from unwilled masturbation. (I beat myself to unconsciousness every time I do -- not in school though.) When I recove,r I don't want it to ever happen again until I'm old enough to actually be engaged such discussions and/or activities.

At the same time, I don't have to read whatever's there...

[RickZarber]

Phil: "You're lost all touch with reality, haven't you?" ...That's funny; that's more or less what my brother said to me when I came back from school.

I can't stop laughing at that sixth panel. Brilliance.

[Mondt]

Miyamoto... haha...

[mammothtank]

Every comic should have a firebreathing Miyamoto head.

Here's one for you: If his fire breath leaves behind fire flowers, what would happen if he stabbed someone?

[phil_]

They turn to stone. Didn't you see the end of Wind Waker?

Oops. Spoilers!That's funny; that's more or less what my brother said to me when I came back from school.Makes you wonder; am I just a figment of your imagination, Rick? Or perhaps, the manifestation of an unidentified dissociative disorder in your brain-meats?

[RickZarber]

Makes you wonder; am I just a figment of your imagination, Rick? Or perhaps, the manifestation of an unidentified dissociative disorder in your brain-meats?Or more disturbingly, am I just a product of your mind? Probably not, but my brain-meats are running on no-sleep, so that's the best rebuke I can come up with. As in... not a rebuke at all. ...Shut up.

And damn you Phil; I never finished Wind Waker. I did, however, finally beat Link's Awakening yesterday after not playing it for maybe 7 years.

[GARUD]

Phil... you... you frighten me. But why on earth didn't you collect the flower so you can turn into SUPER PHIL?

[Nikose Tyris]

Summoner Phil= More awesome than FirePhil. it's really that simple.

[_mike]

Wait, shouldn't Phil have gotten reverse summoned right there?
See, that's why phil_ only summoned his head. Miyamoto is kinda like that Exodia thing in Yu Gi Oh; he can be summoned in magnificent parts, and once all are summoned he becomes the Ultimate Attack.

[mauve]

Anything involving a fire-breathing severed head earns coolness points in my book.

That's the funniest thing I've seen all week, Phil! Thanks for pulling me out of a bad mood. The people around me thank you too.

[Zweihander]

I rarely post in this thread, but...

Summon: Miyamoto wins. It wins hard.

[Raiden]

Hehehehe....Miyamoto. He's my god.

Also, DarkCORN!....I have no clue what was going on in your comic. At all.

[Flarecobra]

I agree with Raiden. DC.....WTF? I couldn't even read half of it.

And Phil and Mike reunite!

[Flarecobra]

No. still don't get it. I mean, what's the point?

[phil_]

The point was random violence and silliness. You know, like most of the stuff in this thread. And it did so very well. Or, well enough.

And Skyshot would be upset if he saw you making him cast "Fire 2," DarkCORN. He went through the trouble of putting a spell-list on his sprite sheet and everything.

"Let go of me! I must finish him!"
classic.I don't think it's kosher to call one's own jokes classic... :p

[Flarecobra]

No Corn, it's not.

[Loyal]

Sorry, DC, but no. Calling one's own jokes classic (Unless it's a long-time and/or running joke that hasn't appeared in awhile, of which this was neither) when they're not is bad. Trying to fake someone else saying it is even worse. It looks kinda pathetic that way, to be honest.

On the comic itself... It made no sense whatsoever. It had no visible plot, it completely lacked coherency, and the total disruption of continuity would baffle physicists and comic authors alike.

Ah well. At least the graphic quality looks cleaner this time 'round.

[Flarecobra]

To be honest, I'm on Loyal's side on this one. As much of a fan of randomness that I am, but..this...it's not that well pulled off.

[Savage Thinking]

Okay, what I think about comics is that the reader should be able to visually understand what is going on. Also, if there's as much action as DC explained on his past post, It really shouldn't be reduced to low amount of panels. I think that as much action that has taken place, it should be like 2-3 pages worth. That might seem a bit long considering most things on the comic thread are one page comics. So, what I'd do is to simplify the comic a bit.

As mentioned before, the reader should be able to tell what is visually going on. That is quite the challenge for sprite comics. Since, they're usually small, a sprite comic artist must enlarge them, thus making things a bit harder when the artist wants the characters to do a lot of dynamic things. I would recommend (sp?) that DC should make more of his dialogue and each panels to be more straight forward.

I didn't really know what was going on 'till it was explained. By not knowing what's going on, I don't mean like FLCL confusing, I mean like can't-make-out-what's-going-on-in-each-panel confusing. Expecially in the last two panels. I didn't know Phil was in the last panel 'till it was explained. As a matter of fact, I couldn't make out the lower right hand corner of the entire last panel.

Also, it was really hard to realize who is saying what. I'd recommend a line pointing to the one speaking or dialogue bubbles. When you want to make text with a matching color of the character speaking as an indication of the one who's speaking is a bit confusing at times. I sometimes get a bit confused when it's used in 8BT sometimes.

I know some of this might sound a bit condensending and pretty basic tips, but sometimes, just going threw the basics is best.

[Major Blood]

AJ: I Loved It. Very Nice.

[Great Cartoonist]

Phil: **** yes.

DarkCORN!: I don't want to offend anybody, but I can honestly say that I don't know what was going on in that comic. I mean, sure, I like a little randomness now and then, but there isn't much explination for this kind of randomness. I tried really hard to get myself to laugh at it, but I couldn't. It's just not funny for me. That comic based on an AIM chat was random, sure, but it's FUNNY because it's based on an AIM chat. People are usually chaotic in chat rooms. My last comic was funny even though I never gave an explination for the silliness depicted in it (the ANARCHY! one), so I must be doing SOMETHING right.
I know you're trying hard DC, but please try to act more mature and not take other people's criticisms the wrong way. I was like you once - ignorant, full of myself, and lacking as a sprite comic artist (or even an actual comic artist). (And I probably still am.*) So I kinda know how you feel.
Of course, if you'd like to prove me wrong, I am welcome to what you (or anyone else here) have to say. I might have made an error in this post somewhere.
*Wait, that didn't sound right...
AJ: As I read your comic I was imagining you saying the words, "Why is everyone stupid except me?" Funny.

[Inbred Chocobo]

Actually DC, I had a much better time reading your comic from the bottom right to the top left. This is a joke, please don't take it seriously.

Its probably because your sprites lack depth that its so hard to read your comics DC. Its just easier on the eyes. Also the fact that your blood that you put in has no depth just draws the fact away. I also suggest that the next time you use the color of the words to depict who is speaking, you take the color off the sprite and use that, rather than just pick a color off the pallate.

[Raiden]

MEH. No more. This is only going to descend into the dank ranks of flame wars, and no one wants the mods to enter with their Hammer of the Ban.

DarkCORN!. If a lot of people say reading your comic was confusing, then it was. I'll admit, I was confused, too. Calling them stupid, or insulting their intelligence won't make your comic instantly make sense. It'll turn off people from reading your comics, and as such making your comic posts nothing but space-takers in that thread, since no one will read them.

Some people gave very good and detailed advice (ZutsuJin for one). However, waving them off and saying "My opinion is great while none of you have any idea what you're talking about"....that is a dumb thing to do.

[Sithdarth]

I'm just wondering what that tanish thing around the sword is supposed to be.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/Sithdarth/Untitled-1copy.jpg

I have yet to figure it out and its actually a little vexing not knowing.

[Dragonsbane]

Stupidity abounds. Its not that hard to figure out. Read it carefully. You'll notice clear indications of what has and is about to happen. The text boxes have an arrow pointing to the owner. Just accept the fact that it is not supposed to make sense and enjoy the humor. And if you can't, screw you.
Edit: Just realised just how stupid some people are. If you didn't know, the comic reads from left to right, then resets to the left panel on the next row.

What humor? Frankly, insulting the intelligence of everyone who disliked your comic or had criticism of it is an abysmally foolish thing to do. If you are going to make ANYTHING, be it some form of artistic expression or humor, you should expect criticism. In your case, the criticism was especially well deserved.

Everyone else has given some pretty good advice, and you have failed miserably to heed it. By doing to, and furthermore insulting them for it, you just make yourself look worse. Also, quit the flaming, no one likes that.

[Seran]

phil_: Miyamoto...?
DarkCORN!: Yay! More violence!
Arlita Janet: So the rabite's finally dead. At least I'll be able to smell the stench of death once more...wait...I can't.

Sithdarth, does the person wear a cape? I think it's a cape.

[Sithdarth]

Hmm, yes it does appear that it might be a cape. I see now the confusion. Despite being stabed in the back the giant somehow fell backwards and face down or at least thats what it looks like. Thats a rather complex death throw to skip though.

Or maybe that's his hair. I think the sprite is just to big.

[Arlia Janet]

DK, your other name wouldn't happen to be Squidi would it? You have broken several of the rules of how not to make a sprite comic. Characters are disproportionately sized, stuff in the background is not blurred nor consistent, the humor is random and not funny (this is evident by so many people saying that they don't like it), characters spill over into other panels, and these are just a few things that jump out at me at first glance.

It would have been fine, but you made such a big deal of advice and criticism. You are acting like a wailing kid by the candy bar aisle at a grocery store. Then to top it all off, you insult everybody that didn't like your MSPaint comic.

If you didn't blow up like that, this wouldn't have been a big deal and we would have moved on. DK, you have broken several forum rules, and it would behoove everyone (including you) to take a step away from your comic and let it go. Take the advice or leave it, but don't insult the people that took the time out of their lives to give you some advice.

So, everyone, DROP IT now.

[Mesden]

DC, yeah, that's a bit of a trollish response. Just...accept it. Don't give some sarcastic remark in response, please. Also, that isn't dropping it. You know, sarcasm and all.

PS: For a grammar nazi, you sure do a bang up job spelling disgusting.:p

The PS was a JOKE. Don't get mad at it, please. We don't need something bad happening over a joke.

[Major Blood]

I personally thought DC's second one was hillarious.... and since when do i love you? Thats just creepy. And thanks for the 16 bit sprites.

[RickZarber]

Now see, that's a funny comic. Yay for DC, who proves he can listen to advice after all! http://i.imdb.com/Photos/CMSIcons/emoticons/basic2/cheers.gif

[mauve]

So it has happened at long last. The ninja and pirate armies were finally forced into a semi-peaceful coexistance. It's *sniff sniff* so beautiful!

I have but one word for that comic, Rick. ZOMGPIRATENINJABATTLETHATWASSOFRICKINAWESOMEANDFUN NYILOVEIT!!!!

That is all.

[Hatake Kakashi]

That was sheer awesomeness, Rick. I've been waiting for it for a long time.

However... it leaves no future for ninja/pirate comics. Teh Sad. I weep now.

And me getting toasted by Raiden? Pshaw! Well, at least you made it obvious that it's a work of fiction. :cool:

[Major Blood]

Rick: I agree, an excellent sendoff for Demon.
DC: I'm pretty sure that punchline was taken out of an 8bit episode. That said, nice comic.

[Mondt]

No offense to you, DC, but you're being quite harsh lately. A simple, "Why yes. Yes it was." would've done nicely.

[Raiden]

Hehehe....I find it funny that I'm the bastard that cheats and uses his god powers instead of pirate skills.

And Hatake...*zap*

[Hatake Kakashi]

Hehehe....I find it funny that I'm the bastard that cheats and uses his god powers instead of pirate skills.

And Hatake...*zap*

Pfft. I LET you win, just for that sendoff. Hence why it's a work of mostly fiction. Everyone knows my Raikiri can (and has) cut through lightning, and thus, you.

Now buy me that beer you promised for letting you look good in front of Mauve.

[mauve]

However... it leaves no future for ninja/pirate comics. Teh Sad. I weep now. Hey, no-one said it had to be a LASTING peace between pirates and ninja. We should be back at each other's throats by Thursday or so.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Good, good. That way if he doesn't make with the beer, I can make with the cutting. And all that stuff. Then I can take some hostages. Yes.

[GARUD]

Hey, no-one said it had to be a LASTING peace between pirates and ninja. We should be back at each other's throats by Thursday or so.

Y'know, someone ought to make a mage vs melee comic. Those damn melee's are getting full of themselves.

[Loyal]

I'm pretty sure Mammoth STARTED a series of such... but... *Ahem*

Great comic, Rick. ^_^

[Raiden]

Yes Hatake, it can cut through lightning. But it can't cut through my fist.

Hataki: "Raikiri!"
*punch*
Hataki: "Shit! My face!"

Go check out the NPF Avatar RP. I get to show off there.

Garud, would I be melee or mage? I can't really decide.

[Nikose Tyris]

You'd be both.

Like me. ^_^

[Hatake Kakashi]

Garud, would I be melee or mage? I can't really decide.

You'd be both.

Jack of all trades = master of none. I don't do fisting anyway. Though if I did, you'd be just like Zabuza to me. We'd fight, I'd bleed a little, I'd kick your butt... you'd see the error of your ways, you'd attack the local mob, they'd kill you... after you take out their boss. Then I'd scare them off and pay you your last respects.

Now who should I learn to summon as my cute nin-dog? Hmm...

Wonder if Fenris is busy....

[Fenris]

*shrugs* Do whatever ya want with me.

I'm a melee in hobo form and a mage in BMGhist cleric form.

I'd prefer you use the melee, 'cause it's been updated more recently.

[Nikose Tyris]

...I beat people with a stick, not a sword. In no way am I like Zabuza. :P

[mauve]

Garud, would I be melee or mage? I can't really decide.
You'd be both. Oh god. Raiden the Mercenary. That's all we'd need. ;)


In other news, I've actually got a Mauve Ninja sprite just about finished, if I ever get around to posting it somewhere. Now Mauve can sneak into top secret Ninja meetings and get vital information for her pirate friends. Or change sides. Or just run around in a bubblegum-pink ninja suit for no reason other than to say she has a bubblegum-pink ninja suit. Now all I have to do is come up with a comic plotline and make the damn thing.

[Raiden]

That's not fair, Mauve! You can't switch sides. I can't blast away the entire area knowing you're in there. It's just not right!

And Raiden the Mercenary is just what we need.

[Seran]

DarkCORN!: First comic - I liked how it ended! A tad confused as to what happened, but I liked it.
Second comic - The idea of Brian Clevinger dying made me audibly gasp. Seriously. No one ever actually does that when reading a form of fan comic. Or at least rarely, but still. The abomination to impossible to percieve!

RickZarber - When does the pirate/ninja argument ever end? "Thank you, giant dinosaur corpse, for teaching us to love ag-" That was a good one, right there.

[Fenris]

Looks good, Loyal!

[Mondt]

Loyal, that looks really good. But, since I forget if you wanted a critic or not, I will be one anyway.

Her right foot. It looks like it's going backwards. That's all that popped out at me instantly.

But really, I'm not too great, so I could just be seeing things.

Other than that, though, I likes it.

[mauve]

Hey, that looks really nice, Loyal! I love her facial expression. Great job!

That's not fair, Mauve! You can't switch sides. I can't blast away the entire area knowing you're in there. It's just not right! Oh no, I wouldn't switch sides. I like the pirate outfit too much. Plus, Ninjas don't have Johnny Depp on their side. I'd just be sneaking in every now and then to raid the ninja headquarters' snack machine.

[Hatake Kakashi]

...I beat people with a stick, not a sword. In no way am I like Zabuza. :P

Wasn't implying YOU were like Zabuza, Nik. I was implying Raiden was.

And a bubblegum-pink Ninja-Mauve? How... chewy. Tasty, even. Spy or not, I'll welcome her into the fold, if it means I'm the first to get to do the interrogations if she does show to be a turncoat against us.

And the pirate outfit... that could easily become a fetish. Or something.

[Raiden]

Nah, I'm too cool to become Zabuza. Besides, it'll take more than that to kill me.

And I like the pic, Loyal.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Nice work, ZJ.... Flarecobra, in mud-wrestling. Now THAT could make some interesting comics.

I know... it's not supposed to look like mud-wrestling... but that's what it looks like to me.

[Elminster_Amaur]

DC, um...I was wondering what those odd lumps on your sprite's chest are supposed to be. I mean, that is a male sprite, yes? And breasts should be side-by-side instead of one atop the other, yes? Does that make your sprite alien? Does he have two tumors of the chest? I just thought you'd like to know that it looks nothing like a chest. Of either sex. Unless he's fat. In which case the upper curving object should be smaller than the lower.

Edit: I've looked again, for quite some time and tried to figure out what those lumps are. I've come to the conclusion that you think that's what a defined chest should look like. First problem: Definition on the chest is not only horizontal. There should also be shadows running vertically to show the separation between the left and right pecs, and the left and right sides of the abdominals, not to mention the obliques.

Of course, I could be wrong (It's been known to happen, surprisingly), and he's supposed to be annorexic, but then the ribs should be protruding.

Anyway, I have spent way too much time trying to figure out that sprite, and now I have less time to play Morrowind and cut the grass.

[RickZarber]

Though techically the old sprites were 16-bit too...

"I feel pretty!" Hehehehe

[Loyal]

Ah... Mauve is going to kill me for that. ><

Not bad, Major. Not bad at all.

[Flarecobra]

Nice work, ZJ.... Flarecobra, in mud-wrestling. Now THAT could make some interesting comics.

I know... it's not supposed to look like mud-wrestling... but that's what it looks like to me.


Try it, and you will be roasted.

And ZJ, NICE! I liked the little bird. ^_^

[mammothtank]

ZJ: ...

MB: You could make a series with that last panel. An unoriginal series, but still entertaining.

DC: Your earthquake sucks. :p I like MB's expression at the slap though.

[Major Blood]

MB: You could make a series with that last panel. An unoriginal series, but still entertaining.

That thought crossed my mind, but it would get real old, and really unfunny real fast.

[Fenris]

And, I see that's in the SpriteSheet thread. It doesn't belong here.

[mammothtank]

"You don't mind if I sing, right?" XD

Yay, another JAQ! I wonder what they forgot...

[Major Blood]

DC: I resent that. There is no way i would do anything so absolutely stupid.

[mauve]

RZ- Yay, JAQ!! How did you get a sprite of Mauve walking away? That's great; I haven't been able to conjure up one myself.

FW- I agree with MT; the "singing" line was just perfect. :D

MB- Well, at least I got my revenge.

DC- I love RZ and BMG (why am I using capital letters for everyone's names today?) fighting in the background. That was fun.

[Flarecobra]

Rick, I doubt they'd mind the penis jokes. I mean, it could be a lot worse.

[Fenris]

DarkCORN!, that was actually funny.

OH MY GOD ANOTHER JAQ! [/insidejoke]

Major_Blood: Hehe, that was pretty good.

[RickZarber]

I wonder what they forgot...Here's a hint, it's the last thing you do in dungeons, and it's in the frame with them. ;) How did you get a sprite of Mauve walking away? That's great; I haven't been able to conjure up one myself.Well... It's actually Loyal in a wig! :p (Literally, a recolor of the back of Loyal's sprite with your hair and hat.) Though it occured to me after making it that it's not a walking sprite...Rick, I doubt they'd mind the penis jokes. I mean, it could be a lot worse.I don't want to know. :|

[Loyal]

Huzzah! JAQ returns! ^_^

Small Key Joke = Funnay.

New JAQ logo in your avatar = Me likes.

Mauve fighting a Moogle + Presence of that damn Cucco and Tonberry = Genius.

Mauve Walking Away Sprite = --

Well... It's actually Loyal in a wig! (Literally, a recolor of the back of Loyal's sprite with your hair and hat.) Though it occured to me after making it that it's not a walking sprite......I feel violated. :p

[Flarecobra]

Heh. Face it Loyal, you'd look cute as a blonde.

[Dragonsbane]

"You don't mind if I sing, right?" XD

Yay, another JAQ! I wonder what they forgot...

Boss. They always forget the boss. Always. Remember Link in the Forest Temple?

"Oh, a lovely litle castley room, with a pretty little staircase leading up!"

"What's this? Paintings? How splendid! I do wonder where Saria is..."

"RAWR! MWEHEHE!"

"Oh blast! Phantom Ganondorf! What an utter surprise to see you...and you're pulling your face off. How pleasant. However did you manage to hide those boney horn-ear things and skeletal snout beneath Ganondorf's relatively normal visage?"

"RAWR! ME SHOOT LIGHNING AND GO THROUGH PAINTINGS!"

*Three arrows later*

"Oh dear, I fear I must have implanted one too many quills into your ghostly steed. Oh, what? You can fly? One must wonder why you go mounted when you can levitate thus...oh, you wish to play tennis with a giant ball of destructive energy? Jolly good!"

See? COMPLETELY surprised!

[Major Blood]

Major Blood: The comic characters and real life characters do not often purely reflect each other. Many things that are not in continuity may be done for the sake of a joke.

Just a joke man. Seriously, just a joke.