The NP member comic discussion thread!

[mauve]

D'oh, Flare got the big 5000. Alas, I am too late. But I shall take this first small step into the grand new era of the comic discussion thread, in the form of post #5001.


I love the ripple effect with Dragonsbane dissolving away. That's just... uber-cool. And I can't wait to see how they get out of this new fiery doom they find themselves in. Because fiery doom is also uber-cool.

A plague upon your beloved photoshop with its awesome special effects and superior picture quality. Because I'm still stuck with MSPaint. And dial-up. But oooh nooo, I'm not jealous.

[phil_]

I seem to remember a time when I'd do something here... like, uh, comment on people's posts in some other, related thread. Yeah, that's what I used to do.

Seriously, there's been some good stuff for the last month (a month with only one page? Madness!). JAQ is awesome and wonderful, as usual. Pyros' weird fight with Cindy continues to be weirder. And Loyal,Though I'm not quite sure if it's okay to post it here once I have enough to justify it, being that it has nothing whatsoever to do with the forum or any of its denizens besides myself (And that validation seems to be stretching it).I've posted two movies and several comics that were just me and my brother. I've posted a couple that were just myself (and they're some of my favorites). So, yeah, you and your imaginary friend shouldn't be a problem.

[Melfice]

Dun dun dun... the traitor unmasked.

I wonder who it's gonna be! DAMN YOU, MAN!
Damn you and your cliffhangers!

Seriously, keep it up like this. I like it, with all the suspense, and all.
Though, I realize you must've written this series completely... but if you ever make a next series, try to make it even more suspenseful!

We've got too many "har har laugh now" comics already, in my opinion. (Not that THAT'S a bad thing, but I hope you guys get what I'm saying. >_>)

[mauve]

I repeat after Melfice:

DUN DUN DUNNNNNNN!!!!!!

Excellent job as always, Rick. I'm loving this series. Me encanta.

[RickZarber]

Though, I realize you must've written this series completely... but if you ever make a next series, try to make it even more suspenseful!Well, enjoy it while it lasts, cause there's only three more to go before I go back to jokes for a while. It will go back to the serious cliffhanger style at the very end though. I don't really have anything written for Act Three besides the vaugest of outlines, but I've known how it's all gonna end since near the very beginning. (This is discounting the first few comics, basically, the ones before you showed up. I actually didn't have a story line for my story until around that point.) So yeah, I've been waiting to get to the "good stuff" for a while now.

As for what will come after JAQ... well, we'll burn that bridge when we cross it, yes?Me encanta.Curse my four years of German! Now I'll have to go look that up... *a few moments later* Ah, I see! Thanks!

Loyal: I second Phil. Go for it man. Lay it on us!

[Melfice]

Hey, I'm just saying.
You burn your bridges whenever you want. =p

[PyrosNine]

Well, at least I know I'm not the traitor, as I'm not in there at all. Yay!

These cliffhangers are seriously making my nails shorter though. I bet the traitor is Rick himself, or in reality his evil twin ZuRick from another dimension.

On that note, I leave you to ready up my next comic, but let me first say this: If you're going to burn a bridge, can I bring the gasoline? Burning bridges is fun, like making family ties! Except not!

[Flarecobra]

I already know who the trator is, as me and Rick discussed it.

And I'll give a hint: The trator doesn't care for ninja or pirate.

[Melfice]

... that could apply to a whole lot of people.
Then again, it might not, if you're saying what I think you're saying, added to my own suspicions...

I might've figured it out, but I don't know for sure.

EDIT: Hmm... doubt and reconsideration...

[Loyal]

...I thought Demon was a ninja?

I thought it might be him regardless, but that's mostly due to his departure and therefore being a perfect killer-offer. <<

[RickZarber]

I should mention straight off that this story has the real Demon's seal of approval, as I discussed it in-depth with him around the time of Episode 50, and it's been planned since near the beginning of Act Two. So really, it would have happened even if he had stayed.

[Nikose Tyris]

...I laughed so hard at Stuntman's comic I cried. I don't even know why I found it so funny.

I also loved your comic, Rick. It looks great. ^^

[Melfice]

Hmm... I hadn't expected Demon, actually.
Then again... Rick could just be talking BS now, trying to throw you off guard. XD

I'm doubting, but I'm gonna stick to my suspicion. =p However, I might be completely off. ^_^ I'll see.

[BlackMageGirl!]

Double post, even though it isn't!
WHERE THE HELL ARE THE COMICS! D=
I need comics! BMG! is boring! COMICS! D=

- Melfice

BMG edit: You're gonna pay for that. ¬_¬

[Loyal]

My works of late are heavily into the R&D phases. Practice sketches (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=harpypracla5.jpg), basic outlines to be fleshed out later, obtaining permission for use (http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=581224&topic=33357747) of certain intellectual property (I still haven't gotten in contact with him, so I'm probably just gonna make up new names and stuff. >=L), and complete rewrites of plots and so forth in progress are commonplace for my stuff nowadays.

Though as has been seen, it's been ultimately worth it when done. Right guys? =D

[RickZarber]

WHERE THE HELL ARE THE COMICS! D=I know I've missed my regular update, but I have a really good excuse: my brother has mono. And seeing as I've been using his laptop for photoshop/internet purposes (as neither work on my PC), I dare not touch said laptop now seeing as he's been using it pretty much every waking bed-ridden hour for like a week now.....

Yeah, JAQ is on hiatus until his laptop is decontaminated.

[Fenris]

I have no excuse, other than I've gotten addicted to Azumanga Daioh, and have too much homework.

I mean, I was doing my English and Spanish Homework while I watched Azumanga Daioh on YouTube.

Subbed Azumanga Daioh on YouTube.

EDIT: Disregard the no excuse, I got off my butt and made one.

[Flarecobra]

MB, something tells me you've been watching Red Vs. Blue season 3.....

[Major Blood]

MB, something tells me you've been watching Red Vs. Blue season 3.....

Quite the contrary. I watch the DVD at least twice a week.

Seriously, you say that as if stealing jokes for online comics is something NEW.

[Melfice]

Rick:... meep!

I'm so sorry! I was joking when I posted that, but now I feel awful. >_<
I know I couldn't know about it, but still.
I hope he'll recover very soon. ^_^

Tell him me and BMG! wish him well.

[Flarecobra]

DAYMN....Demon is....what's the word I'm looking for?

Oh yeah. Screwed.

[Fenris]

I'm actually rooting for Demon in this one.

He just looks so sad and scared in that last panel.

Rick, I salute you and your ability to portray emotion with sprites.

[Flarecobra]

Agreed, He's incredable at making Sprites look emotional...

[Tydeus]

If you ever want to kill off DB, or if he wants a break as the evil super-villian, good ol' Tydeus would be happy to fill that role....

What with the whole "fascist" thing and all. :p

[Flarecobra]

Well, he's got it all planned out, so I doubt he's going to change that.

[mauve]

D'oh! Dial up, why must you suck so much?! I can only view the first row of panels of Rick's latest comic right now, so I'm gonna have to give you my full rave review of its awesomeness tomorrow when I can look at it at school. But what I CAN see looks pretty darn cool.

[Melfice]

Awh... you went through all that trouble, just to get us a flower?
No wonder it's twelve days late!

I love the drawings, Mauve. Awesome with awesome sauce. With REAL pieces of wonderful in the sauce!

Also, JAQ continues... I still have my doubts about Demon being the traitor though. XD
I'll eat my words if my feeling isn't right. Promise.

[GARUD]

Nice comics guys. Keep up the good work.

Mauve: I haven't laughed so hard about a picture in a while. The Valentines one was priceless.
Rick: I love the way JAQ is turning out these days. I really do. Keep up the excellent work.

Now excuse me while I fade into obscurity again...

[Great Cartoonist]

I'd also have to say that Rick's comic and Mauve's drawings were awesome.
Plus anyone else I might have missed. I know, I haven't been around that much. Stupid RaiRO.

Since my classes don't have scanners for me to use anymore, I'll need to find some other way to put my art on the computer...

[mauve]

Rick: I love it! Guilt is such a wonderful emotion.

[phil_]

Rick, what're we gonna do when you're done? It's been, what, a year and a half, two years you've been making JAQ? I'd check, but it'd be really inconvenient. It's like a feature of the forum, and it'll be a shame when we don't have JAQ to look foward to.

And I believe the proper response to Mauve's valentine is "Oh, what mischief we NPFers get into."

Also, Fenry, did you change your sprite again, or is the hair different because you're on your back?

[Fenris]

Also, Fenry, did you change your sprite again, or is the hair different because you're on your back?
It's because I'm on my back. The hair wouldn't rest naturally on his head.

The other* explanation is that I ripped it from Sabin's spritesheet and am too lazy to make the hair look exact.

*actual

[RickZarber]

Rick, what're we gonna do when you're done? It's been, what, a year and a half, two years you've been making JAQ? I'd check, but it'd be really inconvenient.I started it in July 2005. I hope to be done by the end of this year (35 comics left). After that, who knows? I'd really like to try my hand at flash movies at some point...

Thanks for the kind words, folks. Means the world to me.

Mauve: The face on that valentine is the best part. Amusingly creepy! Also, for the other one, I've told you this before, but I love your faces. Wish I could draw them so well...

Finish that next damn comic, Fenris! XP EDIT: Much better! Well, that was unexpected. I honestly wasn't expecting that. Very nice.

[Fenris]

Finish that next damn comic, Fenris! XP EDIT: Much better! Well, that was unexpected. I honestly wasn't expecting that. Very nice.
I get the piont.

=D

[mauve]

Yay, Fenris comics! I was awaiting the return of the hammer. ^^

[Demon with a Glass Hand]

DAYMN....Demon is....what's the word I'm looking for?

Oh yeah. Screwed.

Underestimating an underdog.

I'm going to make it after all.

[Major Blood]

Underestimating an underdog.

I'm going to make it after all.

Eh? Demon's back?

Wait, did I KNOW you?

[mammothtank]

Underestimating an underdog.

I'm going to make it after all.*insert double-take here* Where'dyoucomefrom?! You'd better be freaking back. If this is just some kind of "oh hey, forgot my water bottle" deal, someone's head is going to roll. Dunno whose yet, but trust me, it'll roll.

And I must say, this edition of AQOSTW was a rather long time coming, but well worth it. Additionally, both Mauve's artwork and the latest JAQ are up to par with their creators' usual standards of excellency. Keep up the fantastic work, everyone!

[Major Blood]

Priceless Pyros. Just Priceless.

[RickZarber]

My favorite one is "I thought it would be funny." Or the spontaneous combustion.

Very nice.

[Fenris]

*insert double-take here* Where'dyoucomefrom?! You'd better be freaking back. If this is just some kind of "oh hey, forgot my water bottle" deal, someone's head is going to roll. Dunno whose yet, but trust me, it'll roll.

And I must say, this edition of AQOSTW was a rather long time coming, but well worth it. Additionally, both Mauve's artwork and the latest JAQ are up to par with their creators' usual standards of excellency. Keep up the fantastic work, everyone!
Yeah, I've made a couple comics since my 4 month hiatus.

Pyros, that was classic.

"I'm n ur wai, kill'n ur Orin!"

[mauve]

Pyros, that was brilliant. The expression on Demon's face when he holds up the phoenix down? Yeah. That's hilarious. As is the spontaneous combustion. XD Kudos to you, my friend.

RZ- I love that picture! The coloring turned out really nice, especially on the magic fire. That there is one nice-lookin' mage.

But you make me feel bad because my drawing of you sucked so much!!

[Major Blood]

RZ - Absolutely brilliant. Can't wait for act 3.

[Fenris]

That's a fitting ending for an act.

Way to go, Rick!

[Demon with a Glass Hand]

Exit Demon Stage Right.

With all of the rivalry between Rick and I, I daresay that his was an appropriate outcome. However, unlike my Comic Counterpart, I actually do wonder what everyone else thinks. So what say you, NPF? Did I betray the JAQ group?

Hmmm. Much like "Who shot JR?" and "Who shot Mr. Burns?" the potential is there for a "Who Betrayed the JAQ Group?" contest.

I wonder ...

[PyrosNine]

I still think you should spontaneously combust. Or maybe, as I wanted but didn't do as I thought it would be too hard to put in comic form, were suddenly attacked by Godzilla and his Sailor DinoScouts.

Personally, I don't think you did it. comicRick just has poor coping skills for the death of Orin, and is totally blowing things out of proportion. I mean, death is in itself a minor inconvenience at best, like stubbing one's toe. It happens.

Now all they need to do is get some magical ducttape, make a few pacts with a few seedy deities, and/or perform a luck roll to see if the sheer odds of probability will not only raise Orin from the dead, but also give back the keys and turn Dragonsbane into a Jackalope.

[GARUD]

So what say you, NPF? Did I betray the JAQ group?

No you didn't. Melfice did. He's always doing stuff like this.

It's such a swerve and not even Rick saw it coming!

>_> <_<

What? My argument has proof! Just pretend it exists!

[Flarecobra]

Orin's gone like Black Belt.

And Gerad, don't make me melt the lock on your brother's cage....Yes, Mel has his own agenda, that much is certen, but he won't betray the group.

[Melfice]

Or would I...?
Mua. Muaha. MUAHAHAHAHAHA!

>_>

We shall see what I am up to... in time.
But, it's safe to assume I need the group to get me to my goal. So, no betrayal from me.

[Major Blood]

Well you know, there's always the possibility that NOBODY betrayed the group and Rick is just being paranoid and delusional.

'Just sayin.

[mammothtank]

Hmm... Perhaps I am the guilty party. I mean, I haven't been seen since #32. What have I been doing that whole time, hm? Maybe I've been tailing the group and giving Dragonsbane a heads-up at every turn. Hmm... *hunts down more wild theories to incriminate self*

[Loyal]

Demon's innocent in my book, really. That one incrimination--Demon handed over the keys to DB--Was the final straw for "Okay, this guy's just grasping at straws here". Rick is stressed and had just lost a teammate. He needed somebody to lash out on, and who better than his supposed rival? Besides, let's face it. Demon is/was a ladies' man. He joined shortly after we had some women on the team, and spent the better part of his membership flirting and/or coming up with overly romanticized ideas (See: Rescuing Flare).

That aside, let's look at the alternative: Nobody at all.

Let's be honest, DB is an insanely powerful Archmage. I hardly think it beyond his powers to do some of the simple scrying and mind suggestion needed to get us where we are now.

Oh, right--Good job everybody. =D

[mauve]

I'm getting new ideas as to the identity of the guilty party, now.

DUN DUN DUNNNNN!!!!

They're probably all wrong, but they're ideas nonetheless.



Awesome job as always, Rick!

[RickZarber]

Well I think it's gonna turn out to be--

Oh, wait, I probably shouldn't chime in, should I? We're done with drama and cliffhangers for a while anyways...

You guys have a good grasp on the various situations. I'm glad. As I was making last night's comic I was thinking, man, Rick's really coming off as a total asshole lately. I mean, you guys are all reacting the way I'd hoped you would, but I was afraid I was making my character look pretty crappy in the process. But you guys seem to get what's going on better than I could've hoped. And you think up stuff I hadn't even thought of, which equals inspiration! Hooray!

Now I just have to go write some more comics, cause this last one used up my script buffer. (Granted, I wrote these months ago...) I'm actually going to go against my original outline for the first time with the beginning of Act III, so that means careful re-planning. Also, anyone who would like a bit part let me know, cause I'm gonna have a lot of cameos in the next half-dozen comics or so!

EDIT:
Melfice - I... am at a loss for words. That's... interesting. The anatomy looks really good, I just wasn't expecting Loyal cheesecake. XP

[Loyal]

EDIT:
Melfice - I... am at a loss for words. That's... interesting. The anatomy looks really good, I just wasn't expecting Loyal cheesecake. XPI didn't feel like drawing the post out and turning it into Mafia, but okay. Have it your way, Mister Jealous McDriveourfriendsaway.

I'm not likely it, as being the self-named Thiefy Bastard means I'm far too interested in personal gain and self-interest to even consider being a lackey of any sort.

Even if I was a lackey of his for any period of time, I'd either have quickly stolen everything DB had of value and find a new identity to exist under (And universe...and reality, I suppose), or drop tons of hints to my eventual betrayal that the audience picks up on but the cast completely misses (Dramatic irony rocks), before stealing everything the group had to offer and finding a new identity, et al.

Further, I'm saying nothing of Skyshot for obvious reasons, but I can suspect Fenris. Being thrown in a dungeon for soliciting? Contributing nothing useful to the party (Or not that I remember anyway, ehe)?

[Fenris]

G'hey! I killed the boss in the Jungle temple! And I provided crackers!

Even though I have given Rick express permission to kill Fenris off if the plot demands it...

[Dragonsbane]

*steals the steepled-hands gesture from Gendo Ikari, and uses it. The one that practically screams evil duplicity.*

(Bonus points to anyone who draws me in this pose, with the proper all-knowing expression)

Well, I certainly can't TELL you who it is, can I? You'll all just have to wait and see.

Further, I'm saying nothing of Skyshot for obvious reasons, but I can suspect Fenris. Being thrown in a dungeon for soliciting? Contributing nothing useful to the party (Or not that I remember anyway, ehe)?

Soliciting is a crime in all the better dimensions, prostitution excepted.

[edit] Mauve...everything you do is cute and wonderful. Therefore, you shall be spared. *gives her a cookie, crammed full of chocolate chips and deliciousness*

[Melfice]

Melfice - I... am at a loss for words. That's... interesting. The anatomy looks really good, I just wasn't expecting Loyal cheesecake. XP

Hehehe. Well, I was just scratching along, and suddenly it screamed Loyal2NES to me. =P

So, I drew him in that pose. >_>
And Loyal subsequently misunderstood your post, it seems.

EDIT: Can I get those bonus points now? And can I exchange them for cookies? Chocolate chip cookies, even?

[RickZarber]

And Loyal subsequently misunderstood your post, it seems.Yeah, I wondering what he was talking about...

DB looks sweet, though. And not sweet like a cookie.

[Flarecobra]

He looks older then what I usually see him as in that picture...but that's just me. That aside, pretty cool. Use pen I take it?

[Melfice]

Drawin tablet. 1 pixel pencil tool. Plain black.
Keep scratching until desired result appears. =D

Glad you guys like it. Only waiting for DB's opinion now. (And those cookie points! >_>)

EDIT: Him appearing older is just because of the fact shading in different depths isn't as easy to do in only one colour.

[Dragonsbane]

YOUR WISH SHALL BE GRANTED! *bequeaths Melfice with delicious chocolate chip cookies* Well done, indeed...

[Arhra]

Oh, I feel I might as well dip my toe in the water so to speak. Seeing Rick's comic and the mystery traitor gave me a random thought. And random thoughts are to be obeyed!

So, on the subject of the identity of this mystery traitor, I cooked up this. In my defence, it is probably the eyeballs' fault.

[Loyal]

Yeah, I wondering what he was talking about...Ehe, whoops. I completely missed Melfice's post in the comic thread, and assumed "cheesecake" to be a euphemism for "way to wimp out on the accusations, wimpy!". Looking back, I still have no idea what the word is supposed to mean, for I see no cheesecake nor anything I could contrive as like it.

Hehehe. Well, I was just scratching along, and suddenly it screamed Loyal2NES to me. =P

So, I drew him in that pose. >_>Having said and shown that... I know there are some flaws.
And I hate drawing folds in clothing. AND drawing feet at "weird" angles.And the reason there was no shirt was...?

Just kidding. It looks pretty damn awesome. But don't feel bad about the imperfection. Things are RARELY drawn "perfect" by anyone, and I for one can't do clothing folds at all.

[Melfice]

Cheesecake is another word for Pin-up, dictionary.com told me.
Pin-up, as in Pin-up girl. Or in this case, Pin-up guy. =P

Still, thank you for liking it. ^_^

And like I said, I was just scratching along with the tablet, doing some anatomy in other poses, and I just thought that the pose would fit Loyal2NES. I didn't want to add a shirt, but felt pants were needed. There ARE minors here. ^_^;

[_mike]

Actually, “Cheesecake” is an exclusively female term. If you want to describe a male pin-up, you should use the word “Beefcake.” I was gonna let this thing slide until you kept repeating it for two pages. The Loyal Beefcake is “well-done” at any rate.

Also, I hope this hiatus is shorter than the last one, Rick. Your comics are too awesome to be delayed, yet awesome enough to be worth waiting for.

[Flarecobra]

Um, Argent Lord? What does that have to do with NPF and/or it's forumites?

[RickZarber]

Actually, “Cheesecake” is an exclusively female term. If you want to describe a male pin-up, you should use the word “Beefcake.” But emasculating Loyal is kind of a thing for me now, what with all the cross-dressing jokes way back when. All the same, I will grant that there is far more beef than cheese in said drawing.Also, I hope this hiatus is shorter than the last one, Rick. Your comics are too awesome to be delayed, yet awesome enough to be worth waiting for.Thanks. It will actually only be one week off (so, no comic Monday). After that I hope to be updating regularly again.

[The Argent Lord]

Um, Argent Lord? What does that have to do with NPF and/or it's forumites?
Nothing, I forgot that was what the thread was for. Baleeted.

[Loyal]

Cheesecake is another word for Pin-up, dictionary.com told me.
Pin-up, as in Pin-up girl. Or in this case, Pin-up guy. =PActually, “Cheesecake” is an exclusively female term. If you want to describe a male pin-up, you should use the word “Beefcake.” I was gonna let this thing slide until you kept repeating it for two pages. The Loyal Beefcake is “well-done” at any rate.Now that I know all the implications behind it...

Should I be flattered or terrified that there is Loyal fanservice now? Or...

But emasculating Loyal is kind of a thing for me now, what with all the cross-dressing jokes way back when. All the same, I will grant that there is far more beef than cheese in said drawing.Thanks. It will actually only be one week off (so, no comic Monday). After that I hope to be updating regularly again....I'll accept insulted as well. That was a low blow, Rick. :p

[Flarecobra]

Well, how many times has SK swapped out wardrobes with you Loyal?

....Come to think of it...I think I got something a friend of mine did that can fall under that catorgory. Just me in underwear pretty much...

[Melfice]

... don't tempt me. =P
It'll be no problem for me to load Photoshop.

JUST KIDDING!

[RickZarber]

That was a low blow, Rick. :pIn all fairness, you started it with that drawing of you in Mauve's clothing. ;)

[mauve]

Love the drawing, Loyal! RZ and DB in particular look great.

[Flarecobra]

Getting a red X there Loyal, along with a 404 error if I try the "Copy-paste URL" move.

[Loyal]

Getting a red X there Loyal, along with a 404 error if I try the "Copy-paste URL" move.Odd, I can see it fine here--But I got the same error from school. Does your place of access block Photobucket (Like my school does, for inexplicable reasons)?

Regardless, it's hosted via Imageshack now--You should be able to see it.

[Flarecobra]

Tried it at home while at lunch, and had the same problem. It works now though. Not bad.

[mauve]

........................

Phil wins.


Seriously. AWESOMENESS. And win.

[Melfice]

Mauve, you flatter me. ^_^
They aren't THAT awesome.

It has been literally nothing more than 10 minutes of work.

and nice work guys. Drawings looking quite cool!

[Major Blood]

Phil: It reminds me of Gendo Ikari.

Loyal: Absolutely excellent.

[RickZarber]

Everyone who can draw Dragonsbane: I hate you. (Not really, I'm just jealous.)

Phil: Bwahaha! ...Now make more comics!

Loyal: Awesomest (and best) thing you've ever done, man. Can't wait to see more.

[mammothtank]

Loyal, I'm already hooked. Gimme more. NAO. XD

Gaar, someone stab me until I actually do something with these comic ideas bouncing around in my head. I wanna make comics again but I'm lazy.

[_mike]

Loyal, have you heard the saying that if you read the first and last episode of a webcomic you can usually tell if it's worth reading the rest?

I'd say this comic passes that test brilliantly.

I'm kinda curious as to how this is an origins story, though. I thought we'd get to see how Nexus came into being.

[Fenris]

Loyal, put me in it!

Pwease?

[mauve]

Loyal: Oh my gosh, this is hilarious! XD I agree with everyone else: You have to make more!! The art looks awesome and the story so far intrigues me.

I'm still cracking up about the alarm clock thing.

Make more!! Or else I'll throw rocks at you!

[Melfice]

... you know doomsday spells they haven't even named yet, let alone figured out what element they are.

And you will throw rocks at him.

Riiiiiiight.

Love the comic, by the way. Do carry on. ^__^

EDIT: And Rick, I hate you too. It's been too long since another JAQ. So let's call it even, shall we? =p

[Loyal]

Loyal, have you heard the saying that if you read the first and last episode of a webcomic you can usually tell if it's worth reading the rest?

I'd say this comic passes that test brilliantly.I can't say I've ever heard that saying, nor am I sure where you found the last episode (Could I see it? =P), but thanks.I'm kinda curious as to how this is an origins story, though. I thought we'd get to see how Nexus came into being.Since neither Loyal nor Nexus are the type of guys who would internally monologue this sort of thing, it wouldn't make much sense to just jump right into it for no reason.

This is just an introductory strip, and will be followed by a few more before getting into the meat of the story. My biggest weakness in writing is going at too fast a pace for it to be catching or even particularly comprehensible.

Regarding whether it is or isn't an Origins story... Well, I'm not about to spoil my own story after the first strip, but I assure you it is what it's supposed to be. ;D... you know doomsday spells they haven't even named yet, let alone figured out what element they are.

And you will throw rocks at him.Would you expect anything different from her?



Everyone else: Much thanks. Expect the next strip by Saturday... I've always wanted to do something with a regular update schedule, and one a week seems a good pace for now.

[RickZarber]

And Rick, I hate you too. It's been too long since another JAQ. So let's call it even, shall we? =pYeah, but I can just make another JAQ. You can't give me the ability to draw Dragonsbane. :(

JAQ will resume tomorrow, and I'll be sticking to the weekly Monday night update schedule for as long as they continue to give me that day off...

[Flarecobra]

Eh, screw Dragonsbane. What has he done lately that's useful?

And Loyal. that was sweet! I'm kinda expecting the talk to be told via flashbacks during the adventure.

[mauve]

... you know doomsday spells they haven't even named yet, let alone figured out what element they are.

And you will throw rocks at him.
Yes.

I shall call my astounding new attack Rock-aga. Ammo for this attack can be found in just about any outdoor environment. Best of all, it doesn't use MP. Genius, no?

I swear, sometimes I'm so brilliant I scare myself. This college thing is really paying off, I tell you.

[Major Blood]

Rick: I know it's from Devil's Haircut by Beck. As to WHY you used it, i haven't the foggiest.

[Fenris]

That's a good comic.

I play the Weird-Tube. = D

[Loyal]

I like it, Rick. Diary + Montage scenes always find their way into my favor for some reason, and you do 'em very well.

I look forward to this act...

[Melfice]

Yes.
I am looking forward to this season of JAQ as well.

I likes the diary scenes as well. They're pretty cool.

EDIT: Also, Rick, I could give you hints on drawing. Although you do have considerable drawing skills as it is. You just need to practice more.

[Fifthfiend]

Hey guys I'm tryin' to look at places we can clean up or combine some of the older stickies. I was thinking whether it would work to just combine this discussion thread with the actual comics thread.

Of course I have basically no involvement whatsoever with this corner of the community so I defer this question to you all who are involved and whatever you think might work best. So let me know if this is a real good idea I came up with or just me bein' stupid and sticking my nose in where said nose doesn't need to be.

And of course if anyone has any other ideas for where a mod like myself might be able to improve the NP member comicking experience then by all means let me know.

[Loyal]

To be honest, it's probably better the way it is. Both threads have over a thousand posts, and each get a decent number of posts fairly regularly.

Also, I can't find it at all pleasant to have to sift through numerous discussion posts to get to a comic post, or vice versa. The latter applies especially to those users with... shall we say, unsatisfactory internet services.

[Fenris]

Yeah, Loyal's right. Especially when we get juggernauts like Rick and Loyal doing a series, then you get upwards of 15 comments per comic.

If y'all wanted to reduce on clutter, you could create a "community" forum where comics, camwhores, and comments on both could go, as well as the spritesheet thread, and maybe some more stuff.

[mauve]

Yeah, I think it's best if we leave the two threads separate.

Also-- Yay JAQ season III!!

[Fifthfiend]

Thanks for the input guys.

But it don't mean squat cause I'm doing it anyway!

Ha ha no, that would be stupid.

[Great Cartoonist]

Wow, JAQ is into Season III. How many story arcs have gone that long around here?

[Fenris]

None.

JAQ's the longest NPF comic ever.

[CelesJessa]

Woo! I appeared somewhere! Very nice job Fenris (As I've told you several times)

[phil_]

Beats our crappy cartoons. Kudos for making it through the whole song.

Maybe JAQ's climax should be animated. Of course, if it were, we wouldn't get it until 2010, but it'd be neat.

[Major Blood]

The song playing in the background during the credits was EXCELLENT!

[Nikose Tyris]

Yay, I cut things good. :D

[mammothtank]

Wow. You guys did a completely awesome job. That kicks so much ass. :D

[Great Cartoonist]

Bohemian Rhapsody never fails to impress. Fantastic work.

It occurs to me that the reason my comics suck is because I am not awesome and/or random enough. Also, I'm not a really active member of the NPF community.

[phil_]

GC, your comics don't suck. We can't all be Rick, so don't sweat it. Besides, we need more folks who do non-story comics.

Though, you can never be too awesome. Maybe some awesome crunches or some awesome boxing is in order. Or you could be more diligent in drinking a glass of awesome juice every morning.

And I might get back to comicing soon, now that I have a computer I can trust to stay alive long enough to finish one.

[PyrosNine]

GC, your comics rock, even if you are a lousy people-person. Also, I think you are perhaps even more an active member of the NPF community then I am, especially since I was not included in a flash that features one of my favorite songs...

[Fenris]

GC, your comics rock, even if you are a lousy people-person. Also, I think you are perhaps even more an active member of the NPF community then I am, especially since I was not included in a flash that features one of my favorite songs...
I apologize, there simply aren't enough roles in Bohemian Rhapsody.

I thought it was a stretch when I put CJ and Krylo in.

[mauve]

Fenris, that was hilarious. And awesome. Awesomarious? Hilarsome? I dunno. Some combination of the two. XD


And I liked your comic, GC! It reminded me of me, back when I had the dial-up of evil.

[Loyal]

L&N:Origins will be delayed. Due to a concurrent spriting project (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=516846&postcount=216) that needed to be completed immediately, the comic is currently a drawn, inked, and half-shaded work. Hopefully I can get it up by Monday. Tuesday at the absolute latest.

See you then...

[RickZarber]

Rick: I know it's from Devil's Haircut by Beck. As to WHY you used it, i haven't the foggiest.'Cause he's getting a haircut. Duh. :p Seriously though, I worded that poorly. Should've been, "and thus why I used it." Of course, you still get a cookie.Wow, JAQ is into Season III.Just by the by, "Season" is a bit of a misnomer: that implies that it is now in its third year, when in fact it has not yet been two. I prefer "Act III", as the comic is structured similar to a three act play.Maybe JAQ's climax should be animated. Of course, if it were, we wouldn't get it until 2010, but it'd be neat.I was toying with the idea of doing this, actually. Thing is, I don't have Flash...We can't all be Rick, so don't sweat it.Pfft. I'm flattered that you guys like my stuff, but come on. It's not that great. I consider most of you guys to be just as--if not definately more--talented than I am.And I might get back to comicing soon.Doitdoitdoitdoit!

GC: I liked your comic. Is this the first one you've done with that sprite? I like it. It really looks a lot like your drawing style, while still looking like it could fit in with the FF-style sprites.

Fenris: I've told you many times how cool that was going to be, so it should be no surprise that I think the finished product is super awesome. Whenever you're ready to start up on that super secret "other project", lemme know; we'll start the brainstormin'.L&N:Origins will be delayed.So it begins. I know you have a legit excuse and all, but that's no excuse!

[Fenris]

Fenris: I've told you many times how cool that was going to be, so it should be no surprise that I think the finished product is super awesome. Whenever you're ready to start up on that super secret "other project", lemme know; we'll start the brainstormin'.
I'm ready now.

[Loyal]

So it begins. I know you have a legit excuse and all, but that's no excuse!One-time only, promise. I hope.

[Great Cartoonist]

Fenris, that was hilarious. And awesome. Awesomarious? Hilarsome? I dunno. Some combination of the two. XD
Well, someone needs to put those in the dictionary.
And I liked your comic, GC! It reminded me of me, back when I had the dial-up of evil.
Except your dial-up didn't overheat and burn your fingers whenever you attempted to take it out in a futile effort to determine what's wrong.
GC: I liked your comic. Is this the first one you've done with that sprite? I like it. It really looks a lot like your drawing style, while still looking like it could fit in with the FF-style sprites.
Not really. As you should remember, I did do a previous comic (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=389922&postcount=1000) with the same spritesheet.
Admittedly, there aren't enough base poses (especially for Doll) and the quality isn't all that great, but oh well. Maybe someone can help fix it up a bit.
I'm ready now.
For some reason, those words are the only things that stuck in my head after reading through everything. Sort of like an ominous foreshadowing or something.

[Fenris]

For some reason, those words are the only things that stuck in my head after reading through everything. Sort of like an ominous foreshadowing or something.
Because they are pretty ominous when you don't (or do) know what I'm talking about. :D

[Nikose Tyris]

...

No, Fenris. I'm not trusting you with my video camera. again.

[Fenris]

That comic makes me happy. Nice explanation. ^_^

[Hatake Kakashi]

Nice work on that Flash, Fenris. I gave it a good rating. Not quite perfect, as it needed more cowbell, and a couple more personalities... but good nonetheless.

Oh, and forget those retards who couldn't even be bothered to spell yet wanted to point out any flaws they had imagined. There are posers everywhere, and newgrounds is no exception.

[phil_]

I like Nexus' expression in the second-to-last panel. Nice work.

However, panels two and three, in my opinion, would be better if they weren't separated, due to the bubble layout. Actually, it's just the bubble layout there. It seems like I should read all of Loyal's dialog, the each of Mauve's bubbles. It may have been better to separate Loyal's bubbles into two, and move the "Aww" to the right a little with a longer tail with the point remaining where the current point is.

But, who am I to talk/complain? Maybe last fall...

[Flarecobra]

Heh....Dragonsbane as Gendo Ikari. What next? Me as Motoko Kuasnagi or something?


Rick, amusing way to intoduce the new sprites. :P Forgot my helmet though. *Runs off to grab it*

Loyal: I'm curious to see how this is going to turn out.

[RickZarber]

I left the helmet off deliberately (for now). I'm reserving it for battles. I felt it impedes too much with the facial expressions.

Loyal: I agree, the structure looks a lot better, and the comic is much easier to read. (I agree with phil, though, I think Panels 2 and 3 shoulda been one big panel.) Still, can't help wondering what it woulda looked like in color. I rather thought the color in the first one made the drawings kinda... pop. I do like the ink outlines though. Can't wait for the next one.

[mauve]

Whoo! I come home from vacation and there's a boatload of comic-y goodness!

RZ- Awesome, as always. That's a clever way to introduce everyone's sprite changes!

Loyal- I agree with everyone about panels 2 and 3. But I loved it!! Nexus' expressions are great, especially in the second-to-last panel. Can't wait to see the next episode!

[Melfice]

Bwehehehe.
Yeah, it's a big change, my sprite... change? =B

I needed one to reflect my persona's change.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Excellent work on Twiddy's drawing... and I'm up next? I can hardly wait.

This is gonna be good.

Don't forget to get the scar on the left eye. Right eye is black, left eye is red. If you want some additional photos for research, let me know. I'll be happy to supply you.

[mauve]

Yeah, it's a big change, my sprite... change? =B Well, I dunno... I couldn't think of a better term at the moment. People's sprites changed! So they're called sprite changes now. XD

....

Yes, I'm a freak. You should know that by now.

[Melfice]

Hey, at least you're OUR Moogle fearing, spell slinging, mauve coloured freak.
And we love you for it. =B

[RickZarber]

Mauve, that is the most badass thing you've ever drawn. I whole-heartedly approve.

On a tangent, what would you guys think about moving the comic threads to Arts and Crafts? Which besides the (I think) logical reasoning behind it, has the added benefit of making it so that your comic posts would count for your post... count...

[Demon with a Glass Hand]

I agree with Rick in regards to moving the Comic thread to Arts and Crafts, but perhaps not the comment thread. That belongs here.

Additionally, I also approve of Mauve's Artwork. Keep up the good work. I do not approve, however, that it is not a picture of me.

Furthermore, I do not approve that, having made a triumphant return, I am still absent from 90% of the comics being made here at NPF. For shame.

For shame.

You all have my disapproval.

[RickZarber]

I dunno, I kinda think the two threads are intrinsically linked, and seperating them would just kinda be... annoying.

On the other topic, I could totally bring back the Kick-Ass Adventures of Demon and Rick now.

[Demon with a Glass Hand]

On the other topic, I could totally bring back the Kick-Ass Adventures of Demon and Rick now.

With my legion(s) of fans, I really don't think you can afford not to.

[mauve]

More awesomenes from Loyal. I believe "ATTACKKUPO!" will now join my list of coolest random words.

And I love the idea that this apparently isn't the first time I've led an attack on the moogle base. XD

The armed moogles are great. Gotta love moogles with swords and shields. Makes them more.... kickable.

[RickZarber]

Loyal: The most impressive looking one yet. Keep at it.

sithdarth: to be continued, I hope?

Loyal again: I dunno. Something is off. I think you should probably leave the back of the hair as it was, or at least keep the shape (at the top) and change the length. I think you should also keep the headband going across the forehead. I like the change to the front part of the hair, though.

[Sithdarth]

Yeah I was kind of thinking of doing a continuation. Hopefully I won't run out of ideas halfway through again.

[RickZarber]

Apologies in advance, but there's no way I'll be able to make tonight's JAQ update, or even get one done at all this week. Too many important things need doing in the all-too-few hours I'm not at work. Exacerbating the problem is the fact that I've felt creatively drained recently, and for the first time in months I don't even have the next script written. Hopefully things will ease up by next week.

EDIT:
MB: The idea of you with mind controlling powers frightens me.

A lot.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Screwed up in a couple of places? I see nothing to complain about at all, Mauve.

You did a fantastic job. I'm very impressed. Kinda makes my work cut out for me, making your drawing. I'll be havin a bit of a rough time, for sure, trying to top that. Besides, I can't ink/pencil in color nearly as well as you can.

That was top notch. I loved it.

[RickZarber]

Mauve, you never cease to amaze me.

Awesome.

[Fenris]

MB, you scar/e me.

Mauve, you never fail to make me go all O.O and stuff.

Good work both!

[Nikose Tyris]

Hurray on FenFen's new comic!
Hurray!

[mauve]

Fenris: XD Those refreshing breezes can be a real pain. Yay for more Fenris Comics!

Major Blood: I see where this is going. You're going to create an army of mind-controlled zombie forumers, aren't you? AREN'T YOU!? Yeah, I'm on to your little plot.

Screwed up in a couple of places? I see nothing to complain about at all, Mauve. Well, if you can't find them I won't point them out. Then we can pretend I didn't mess up at all. ^^

[Mirai Gen]

Wish I had found out about this sooner. Good stuff in there.

And, hey, if anyone wants to use me in the comic, go right ahead. Full permission. Shit, a good majority of it is inside jokes anyway, it's not like we're making the comic to be the next Penny Arcade or something.

[QueenQeeko]

I go away for 6 months and you all move the all-purpose thread?

I had to come all the way over here now. AND look at all these comics I have to read. D:

[Loyal]

Okay, first off: Sorry for missing the week's update. It took longer than I'd anticipated, and since releasing it late again would simply result in a missing or poor quality strip the next week, I decided to just skip over this week altogether. Now then:

MB: Ominous. I wonder what you're truly up to... But don't think you're getting out of that bet because of these new-fangled powers. ^_^

Fenris: Excellently done.

Mauve: I like it! The shading around the pants (And of the folds on it) were exceptionally well done.

Qeeko: Let's hope it's for a longer period this time, eh?

[Nikose Tyris]

hey! I know that this is TOTALLY the wrong section for this, But I wanted to get your attention. Specifically the sprite artist's attention.

I need a banner to link to all your sprite comics! I'll take any submissions you offer- it needs to be about 600 x 160, or less.

[QueenQeeko]

Qeeko: Let's hope it's for a longer period this time, eh?

You mean how long I go away next?

[RickZarber]

You mean how long I go away next?Of course not!

Mirai: Are there Mirai sprites? Cause for the next three comics or so, I'm doing lots of cameos!

[Mirai Gen]

Mirai: Are there Mirai sprites? Cause for the next three comics or so, I'm doing lots of cameos!
Nope. But feel free to make some. A little color mishmash of Trunks from Dragon Ball Z and Locke's sprite from FF6 would do nicely. Dark purple hair is key.

Couple women friends of mine insisted on making an 'imaginary' character for me, and since then, that's always what I envisioned someone called "Mirai Gen" to be.

Plus I made this name when I was like 13 and on a total Dragon Ball Z binge.

[Flarecobra]

Glad to see you're giving it one more try Qeeko.

*Glances around, gives her a quick peck on the cheek, then bolts to work on some drawings of her own*

[QueenQeeko]

Well, Flare, the comics around here are only growing and I'm being an idiot by staying away and not reading up on the adventures.

[Loyal]

Rick: Between cases of prositutes on WoW (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=93172053&sid=1&pageNo=1), sleep-deprived zombitosis, and allergies, you just made my day. The fart joke was beautifully executed. XD

[mammothtank]

Normally I don't like random crude jokes, but that still made me laugh.

I wonder who will make the cut? Hmm... *sits and adopts "The Thinker" pose*

[Hatake Kakashi]

Mauve: It's not that you didn't do anything differently, and I did find things you must have been mentioning (like my left hand), but still, for not being a fan of the show, you did incredibly well. We are pleased, yes....

Fenris: No, gentle breezes are nobody's friend. Particularly midgets in crowded elevators... they are especially hostile to them.

RZ: More laughs, more fun. I love the humor that goes into this comic, even with the so-called low art form of the fart joke. And yes, if you would like, I'd be more than happy to appear once or thrice... or many times. >.>

[batgirl]

Yay! I'm finally in a comic! Awesome job Rick, I loved my surgery scene! (although with the snips and splurgs I wonder what I was cutting)

[RickZarber]

Well, the original script called for open-heart surgery, but then I thought that probably wouldn't be an EMT job... The sound effects remained, though.

EDIT FOR BELOW: As many as want cameos.

[Great Cartoonist]

Also, it might be too gross to be featured on NPF.

So how many people are you going to go through before you finally choose some and continue with the main story? And this is totally not a request for me to be featured as a subcharacter okay I'm lying it really is.

Also also, fart jokes are always funny. I recall from the Alphabet of Manliness, it says "the delivery is the punchline and the punchline is the delivery."

[batgirl]

Actually any surgery isn't an EMT job, but hey I'm not complaining.

[RickZarber]

Not even emergency amputation? XP

[batgirl]

No cutting off of any appendages or sewing them back on, we just transport them and try to stop the bleeding.

And I am incorrect in one respect: Paramedics (which I unfortunately am not) can give emergency tracheotomies and some other things.

[mauve]

GC-- That is awesome. XD I love the black bar.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

SUPER ADMIN POWER, MODERATE!

That's classic!:D

[Loyal]

I've given the phisiology of a lamia some serious thought myself, GC.

Like the biological implications of having one half of your body be of a cold-blooded reptile, and the other half a warm-blooded mammal, among other things. However, I'm still trying to figure out if that's really a practical place to put it. The tail would really get in the way and limit movement during... er, ahem.

Great job. XD

[Flarecobra]

Most lamia lay eggs.

And that part is covered by scales, so it's not visable.

[Hatake Kakashi]

You can't deny it now, Flare. We've seen it. We've seen it ALL....

[RickZarber]

O.O

That is all.

[Fenris]

GC, that was amazing!

Shiney does talk like that too. He has to put up a front on the main forums, but in the Mod forum, he's all like "Admin power, Moderate! Ban user! I am the greatest!"

[RickZarber]

Sucky news time: I don't have Mondays off anymore (for now). And because of the way my schedule fell between the changes, I don't get a day off for like a week. So I won't have a new comic for you folks until next Sunday.

Also, I think I'm getting sick with some mysterious fever-thing. Fuck. >.<

[Flarecobra]

At least I wear a shirt. Most of the lamia pics I have found have them with nothing.

And I would show proof, but can't due to censorship, plus I'm sure none of you is actually interested.

[Demon with a Glass Hand]

Don't worry, Folks/Rick.

Rick and I (and, I guess Stuntman, too) have a very special update for you this Monday.

Be sure to tune in, you won't want to miss this!

[Loyal]

At least I wear a shirt. Most of the lamia pics I have found have them with nothing.

And I would show proof, but can't due to censorship, plus I'm sure none of you is actually interested.On one hand, you seem forget that many of the forum members are males, and would therefore be immediately and unfailingly interested in the subject matter at hand (Except for our homosexual male population, and maybe our demiphobic Rick).

On the other hand, that there's pornography/hentai/whatever the hell you want to call it, when this (to me at least) has looked more more like a "How would a lamia 'operate' biologically if they actually existed" discussion.

[Flarecobra]

Rick's comfertable around me.

Besides, it's covered up anyway, so it'd be a moot point anyway. Move along now. [/lamiacharm]

[Major Blood]

Loyal: It might help if you drew the panels a bit bigger, so the speech bubbles don't clutter the comic as much.

[mauve]

WOO HOOO!! More Loyal n' Nexus Origins!! Excellent work, as always.


I love the Mog City sign. It's the little details like that which make it so fun.

Besides-- Three NPFers versus a small city with a population of 319... Yeah, we can totally take 'em.

[RickZarber]

Loyal: It might help if you drew the panels a bit bigger, so the speech bubbles don't clutter the comic as much.Either that or just let the comic image size be a little larger. Also, it might help if there was a slightly larger space between each line in the speech bubbles (right now it seems like they're almost overlapping).

Other than that, nicely done. Your artwork improves with every update. Keep it up!

[Fenris]

I like how it's not a sprite comic, but drawn. I mean, I love me sprites, but just seeing 'em drawn in fluid poses is the greatest!

[Loyal]

Loyal: It might help if you drew the panels a bit bigger, so the speech bubbles don't clutter the comic as much.Either that or just let the comic image size be a little larger. Also, it might help if there was a slightly larger space between each line in the speech bubbles (right now it seems like they're almost overlapping).Both valid points. Format and conciseness... concision... whatever. Being concise and visual format are my greatest weaknesses. Heh. The bubbles especially need work. Panel three was intentional, to indicate the speech was close together in terms of when it happened. The next panel, however, is a good example of... Whoops, there I go again.

This strip clocked in at a solid 600x800 pixels. What else might be a good size?

Everybody else: Thanks! =D

[RickZarber]

Just to clarify, I don't mean that the bubbles themselves are overlapping (that's not a problem, really) but rather that the text within them is too close together from line to line.

[Loyal]

Oh. That. The font by default has the line spacing WAY too large for my liking, so I set a negative number to even it out (5 or 6 or something like that). Guess I'm over-doing it.

[Fenris]

Sith: That was amazingly amazing. That is true Sith style, right there.

[Major Blood]

Demon: Awesome. Just awesome.

[mauve]

Demon: That is hilarious. Heh heh heh... Bond girls.

I'm fighting the urge to draw the movie poster for this now.

[phil_]

I'm curious concerning what brought on that strange little skit, Demon. Do tell.

And Mauve, those are the kind of urges you shouldn't fight. Just because the movie's never coming out doesn't mean it can't have a poster. I mean, Sonic X-treme had box art.

[Melfice]

You'll hear from my lawyer if those plans pull through.
We signed a binding contract!

Awesome writing. =B

[mauve]

GC: Another great one! XD The last line is perfect. Really made me laugh. How did you make the BANNINUKE pop-up?


And I'm still trying to decide if it's Krylo or Fifth doing the mass-ban.

[RickZarber]

Dammit, Demon! There go those confidentiality agreements! When "Film Studio" gets wind of this we're done for!
Seriously, though, great job! Also, Kevin Spacey as Rick would rock!

[Great Cartoonist]

Demon is great. That's all I have to say.
How did you make the BANNINUKE pop-up? I used Atom Smasher's Error Message Generator. (http://atom.smasher.org/error/) Simple. And lazy.

[Flarecobra]

Hm....I can see her playing me, though you know she's not really a redhead in real life, right?

[Demon with a Glass Hand]

Also, Kevin Spacey as Rick would rock!

I'm thinking Kevin Spacey as Rick and Christopher Walken as Demon would be the best pairing for the JAQ movie, personally.

I can see her playing me, though you know she's not really a redhead in real life, right?

But she does it so well in The 5th Element.

I'm fighting the urge to draw the movie poster for this now.

With the legions of our fans demanding it, I don't see how you have a choice.

I'm curious concerning what brought on that strange little skit, Demon. Do tell.

All the other projects that I planned for NPF inevitably get cancelled when I realize that I have too much other stuff to do. Also, it's easier to ride on the coat tails of Rick's success than become a success on my own.

As for where I got the idea for the skit, I thought it up.

Demon is great. Kawaii! Sugoi! Suteki!

It's all of you that give me the strength to be so great, kawaii, sugoi, and Suteki. Keep giving me your praise and adoration or I'll stop being so awesome.

None of us want that, now do we?

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Hm....I can see her playing me, though you know she's not really a redhead in real life, right?

Aww c'mon Flare, don't spoil the magic now!:D

[Flarecobra]

Too late. (She's got light brown hair, though hopefully the dye job won't be as obvious for this.....)

[mammothtank]

Ow, AJ. The pain. I can feel the sting from here, and it's just a sprite.

Cool.

[RickZarber]

There is nothing more depressing than reaching the age where the first thing you look at on an attractive lady is her ring finger.

[Flarecobra]

Wasn't expecting you to carry over AJ's sprite from FS into here. Though she's still good-looking...for a sprite.

Anyway, I don't really get your latest one AJ....

[Arlia Janet]

I was at a bar and a guy offered to buy me a drink. I said yes, but he noticed my ring and excused himself very quickly before I could get my drink.
I'm just making fun of the fact that this guy went from interested to running scared very quickly.

He later tried to talk to a (single) friend I was with and she rejected him because of that :)

[Great Cartoonist]

I suppose that is something to saw "EWWWW" about. Heheh.

And Demon, you missed some scenes from the intro. But the comic is still good.

[RickZarber]

Awesomeness, Demon. That came off very well; it looks great!

I am curious who the contact would have been, though...

[Arlia Janet]

What deep dark secrets does the NPF have? Really. It's a forum.

[phil_]

What deep dark secrets does the NPF have? Really. It's a forum.Who shot Dante? They say it was Meister, but can we ever be sure?

Are "they" keeping ad bots in secret labs under the moderator-only boards? If they have nothing to hide, why can't we, the people, go there?

[Demon with a Glass Hand]

I am curious who the contact would have been, though...

It was going to be Dragonsbane, but I decided against it.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

What deep dark secrets does the NPF have? Really. It's a forum.

How did Fifth really get promoted? What do the mods really talk about on the "secret" boards?

One can only begin to imagine the deep dark secrets these forums may hold.

[mauve]

AJ-- An engagement ring is truly an intimidating object.

That was great, Demon. XD EVERYONE knows that the forum has secrets. The real question is what secrets. For example... This "M." Shiney believed her identity to be Mashirosen.


But is it really? DUN DUN DUNNNNN!!!!


GC, for some reason my computer won't show your comics. Booo. I'm sure they're great though. :(

[Flarecobra]

How did Fifth really get promoted? What do the mods really talk about on the "secret" boards?

One can only begin to imagine the deep dark secrets these forums may hold.

From my unerstanding, it started as a joke, then they found out he's actually good at it.

If I'm wrong, feel free to correct me.

[Great Cartoonist]

GC, for some reason my computer won't show your comics. Booo. I'm sure they're great though. :(
Fix'd it.

[Fenris]

Who shot Dante? They say it was Meister, but can we ever be sure?

Are "they" keeping ad bots in secret labs under the moderator-only boards? If they have nothing to hide, why can't we, the people, go there?
We don't want your stink stinkin' up the place.
One can only begin to imagine the deep dark secrets these forums may hold.It goes something like this: "I'm gonna go censor "the."
EVERYONE knows that the forum has secrets. The real question is what secrets.It goes something like this: "I'm gonna go censor "the."
From my unerstanding, it started as a joke, then they found out he's actually good at it.

If I'm wrong, feel free to correct me.You're correct, Ms. Buzzkillington.

It's funny because I'm saying it! (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showthread.php?t=18937)

Also, excellent comics all around, guys!

[POS Industries]

Hm, I just noticed I had a cameo appearance in one of Rick's comics. It appears to be a non-speaking extra role, so I should be compensated one day's scale, which comes to $737 that you owe me.

[Fenris]

Mauve, that is hilarious!

I did not see that ending coming from a mile away. The drawing of the eye stuck out as the awesome picture of the comic, while the punchline was amazing.

[Flarecobra]

Hm, I just noticed I had a cameo appearance in one of Rick's comics. It appears to be a non-speaking extra role, so I should be compensated one day's scale, which comes to $737 that you owe me.

How about we put your organs back in for free?

[Loyal]

Mauve, that is...

Well, believe it or not, the first word that came to mind was "Lovely". I mean it. That's just beautifully drawn.

[batgirl]

How about we put your organs back in for free?

I'll do it!

[POS Industries]

How about we put your organs back in for free?

What's all this "we" talk?

I'll do it!

You keep away from my organs, young lady. I swear, my ether habit gets me in more and more trouble nowadays....

[Flarecobra]

POS, notice it was never established that your organs were put back into you?

[POS Industries]

It was never established that they were taken out. A cutaway and sound effects can mean anything.

[batgirl]

The plorp sound clearly indicates organs plopping out. Clearly I know because I took them out.

[POS Industries]

Hm... Malpractice-tastic! Helloooooo lawsuit!

[Flarecobra]

Hey, you agreed to it. *Shows him the contract, where in super-ultra-mega-small-print said "I hearby waive any and all rights to a lawsuit due to injury, be it intentional or accidental."* So there.

[POS Industries]

Hmm....

*looks over contract*

This says "POS Indurstres" and it's in your handwriting.

[Flarecobra]

That was the draft. I've got the official one.

[POS Industries]

The draft of the signature? How much work do you put into forgery, exactly?

[Flarecobra]

Nono, I ment the offical waver and contract. We made several copies, both on paper and electronic, just in case.

[batgirl]

Actually, I'm protected under the Good Samaritan law, so I'm actually immune from lawsuits.

[Loyal]

Guys, you've basically taken up an entire page with this banter.

...You mind?

[Demon with a Glass Hand]

That was great, Mauve.

Very well paced, and the punchline made me laugh. Those of you that know I am an emotionless automaton know this is not easy to do.

Emotionless. Automaton.

[mammothtank]

Guys, you've basically taken up an entire page with this banter.

...You mind?Hey, that's not even as bad as when I derailed this thread with my Rydia avatar. That was at least two pages.

Anywho: Mauve, that rocks. Hardcore.

[Great Cartoonist]

Anywho: Mauve, that rocks. Hardcore.
Yes. Yes it does.

[POS Industries]

My two favorite things are the close-up on Mauve's eye...

Guys, you've basically taken up an entire page with this banter.

...You mind?

...and the fact that this was posted 14 hours after we'd already quit.

[RickZarber]

So Imageshack finally decided to let me see Mauve's comic(s).

Mauve, you can create more wonderful looking art with a few colored pencils than many people can achieve with hundreds of dollars of computer software. This means you win. XP

[mauve]

The drawing turned out nice, GC! I had a feeling it was Flarecobra when you posted the preview of just the face. That means I WIN for being right. Right?

[Melfice]

I am intrigued.
Is there any reason Flare's hanging upside down?

Also... I understand BMG!'s dancing?
If so, I understand why you're using the bathing-suit sprites. If there's another reason you picked those sprites, you answer to me. Pick your answer wisely.

Just kidding. ^_^

Nicely done, GC!

[Flarecobra]

For the past 3 pages or so, you've had the first comic of the page there Loyal.

[mauve]

Embarrassment... I haven't looked at the Comic thread in a couple of days... :gonk:

Flare: That looks great! I love the pose-- it looks like she's ready to jump up and start handing out some pointy-edged DOOM.

GC: Oooh, that's cool!! Very nice job. I love the li'l peace sign o' magical chaotic destruction. Sweet-- She's even got a big ol' uber-cool magic staff / BLUDGEONING STICK with which to dole out blunt-edged, magical JUSTICE now! Justice... Or CHAOS and DESTRUCTION, as the captions say. Yeah. I like that better.

Noooo idea as to what the caption above my name is in reference to, though. RaiRO maybe?

[Great Cartoonist]

Nah. Just made it up to go along with the "alternate you" theme.

[phil_]

As I logged in to make a post on the Avatar RP, I noticed that Rick had made a new comic (for those of you who never log out, the community forum can't be seen by non-members). As the page loaded and jumped around, I chanted "Come on, JAQ! Come on, JAQ!" I groaned when I saw that it was, in fact, not JAQ.

Then I read the comic. I don't think I've laughed so hard at an NPF member comic in quite some time. I'd love to think it's not just because I'm mentioned. Seriously, that was great.

Also, it wouldn't be the first time I've done a mail-in campaign. (http://www.geocities.com/monkey_puma/afroman3.html)

[RickZarber]

I know I'm far overdue on JAQ. My life's been hectic lately, and I haven't had a day where I've had the seven hours free that it takes to make a comic...

But thanks, Phil. That totally made the 5 minutes I spent working on that comic worth it! :p

That link both disturbs and intrigues me. When did you make those?

[phil_]

High school, man. I haven't improved much in the intervening years, though I'd say my idea of how much should go on a single page is better. Knowing how to color on the computer helps, too. Unsurprisingly, given how little my comicry has changed, I still like those old Afroman comics. Here's a link to the front page of that ol' Geocities site, in case someone wants to read'em and see some old doodles. (http://www.geocities.com/monkey_puma/index.html) Man, that links page is out of date/smacks if my greater innocence at the time.

[mauve]

Very cool, GC!

These past few drawings you've done look like movie posters. Heh. The NPF Movie. That would be the awesomest film ever made. :D

[Nikose Tyris]

Everyone prior to phil: I've been reading and liking what I'm seeing, but generic "That's awesome, keep it up!" comments I don't always see the point in posting. But yeah- Awesome, keep it up!

_Phil: I'm in a comic! I'm in a comic! *Dances around happily*

[Flarecobra]

I thought that was RMB...

[Nikose Tyris]

Does RMB wear purple and gold? I'm the purple and gold wearing guy. I'm finally in a random comic.

I feel special. <3

[Flarecobra]

I stand corrected. Man I had to dig to find those sprites....

[RickZarber]

YAY! PHILCOMIC!

You timed it with the pirates movie, didn't you, you bastard? I'll bet you had it done like a week ago, and you were all like, I should make this coincide with the movie release! XP

Still, I have to thank you, because I think November to May might've beaten any hiatus record I've ever set with JAQ...

[phil_]

Actually, the script was done in November (if I remember correctly. I can't check "date created" because the computer it was created on is dead). I had the first five panels done back then, but then I got all weepy and crap. Then I felt better, but my computer was dead. Then I got a new one and made up through +1 Name's soliloquy and destroyed another computer.

So, not so much "Pirates" as "Phil is irresponsible." I had the comic up within minutes of finally finishing it.

[RickZarber]

I was just joshin' ya, anyways.

Hell, I postponed that 3-page cameo comic so it'd go up the same day Revenge of the Sith came out... And I have no room to speak when it comes to not posting comics. >> <<

That's right kids, whenever you read a RickZarber post, remember to plant your tongue firmly into your cheek for full effect!

[Flarecobra]

Phil, that's just mean.

[mauve]

Mean... And hilarious. XD

That was a great one. Yay for drawn comics from teh Phil!

[POS Industries]

Phil, I just have to say that the fact that I totally got the opening gag in that sprite comic makes me hate myself more than I ever thought possible. Damn you.

[Fenris]

Way to go, phil. That was a good one! XD

[Nikose Tyris]

This is an X, followed my Many Letter D's.

<3 you Phil! That was great! XD

[RickZarber]

Awesomeness, Phil. I like how you can switch from sprites to drawings and not miss a beat.

EDIT: Yay, more Dragon Knight Trials! Now, make more!

Hahah, that's fantastic Mauve! I can't help but wish we coulda seen the finished product though... Woulda been sweet.

[Red Mage Black]

Yeah, THANKS Phil. I'll remember that next time. :shifty:

Not that I don't have a planned comeback SOMEWHERE. :D

[Demon with a Glass Hand]

That's awesome, Mauve.

I agree with Rick, though. I would have like to see a finished product, but I also know how busy you've been lately.

Heh. Your version of Demon totally has the Metal-Gear-Mullet. :p