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Loyal

01-06-2008, 01:54 AM

As we all know, Loyal is too awesome to die.

...Okay, fine. He survives most of the time only because he's the only one sane enough in this place to act as any sort of exposition device... And is usually the first to rise to adversity, seeing as he has enough common sense to realize when something is wrong...

...I just realized, whom once started as a simple thief has turned into, possibly, the most heroic character among the NPF cast. How weird is that?

Thadius

01-06-2008, 02:03 AM

No, Loyal, trust me. This time, it will NOT be you surviving until the end.

mauve

01-06-2008, 02:27 AM

It'll be ME surviving to the end.

At least it damn well better be.

Also-- Demon is a zombie now?!!? AND a ninja detective?!!!? Oh no.

Flarecobra

01-06-2008, 02:33 AM

Holy magic and fire. That's how you can deal with them.

RickZarber

01-06-2008, 03:50 PM

Or, barring that: shotguns.

But yeah, larger images = less eye strain = a pleased Rick.

And last but not least, ALL HAIL THE ZOMBIE OVERLORD (says Rick who doesn't want his brains eaten.)

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-06-2008, 04:25 PM

Or, barring that: shotguns.

But yeah, larger images = less eye strain = a pleased Rick.

And last but not least, ALL HAIL THE ZOMBIE OVERLORD (says Rick who doesn't want his brains eaten.)

Rick, we all know you will be one of the first to go.

Funny Comic Thad. I wanna read more.

Dragonsbane

01-07-2008, 03:29 PM

POS, my lad, did you reference the esteemed John Solomon in your most recent work of comicry?

Also, whatever this talk is of survival, the key is magical wards. Lots of them. That, or being a cute girl. I shall let you guess which option I utilize.

Loyal

01-07-2008, 03:59 PM

StuffWhat the hell where did you come from?

Flarecobra

01-07-2008, 04:01 PM

I let him out of his cage. Sorry about that. *Takes out tazer*

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-08-2008, 05:31 PM

I am gonna be late this week with my comic. I am trying out a technique so it will be kinda cool.

ps Rick I need to talk asap

pps Can someone integrate a Youtube video onto the forums.

Flarecobra

01-08-2008, 06:10 PM

What's wrong with posting it as a link?

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-08-2008, 10:21 PM

Make it easier i guess.

Also I need to talk to mauve. I need there voices for this upcoming comic :D

RickZarber

01-08-2008, 11:48 PM

I need their voices for this upcoming comic :D:sweatdrop That could be a problem for me. I've come down with something nasty, so my voice isn't much more than a snuffled croak at the moment...

EDIT: Fenris, where's that comic you were working on? Come on man, let's have it done already! XP

Fenris

01-08-2008, 11:53 PM

EDIT: Fenris, where's that comic you were working on? Come on man, let's have it done already! XP
Not done yet.

Trust me it will be completely not worth it when I'm finished.

Thadius

01-09-2008, 12:47 AM

POS, three things.

One, I put you in my series as my first ever zombie. You should be honored to be the start of my minion horde. Plus you got a mention in the second comic I made today, and I rarely make two in the same day.

Two, Thad is reserved for my friends, of which I'm not yet sure about with you. I put you in my comic because I was wondering who to use as the 'first zombie' and then I remembered you asked to be in more comics.

Three, I burned your lawn. And sowed it with salt. And acid balloons underground that'll pop and turn your property to a giant acid pool should you try to grow grass ever again.

No hard feelings, though. Right?

mauve

01-09-2008, 01:12 AM

I've come down with something nasty, so my voice isn't much more than a snuffled croak at the moment... Hehehehehe.. Me too, actually. XD Go figure. I'll still record something if you need it, Big Mac, but don't say I didn't warn you if it sounds like Mauve is at Death's door. I'm not, but it sounds like it.

Thadius: Demon AND POS are zombies?! Unheard-of!
hehehe- right now in the background on my computer, Moby is singing, "Hold on to people, they're slipping away." Slipping away... INTO ZOMBIENESS!

POS Industries

01-09-2008, 02:33 AM

Thadius

01-09-2008, 02:41 AM

That haiku was awful and the crowd's booing you off the stage. For shame, man. For shame.

Oh, that is it. It's on now.

...I have no idea what I'm going to do, but I know it's going to happen before 5 A.M.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-09-2008, 11:07 AM

Well then Mauve. Rick, I shall wait till your voices are ready.

Major Blood

01-13-2008, 12:58 PM

Fenris: Best ending EVAR!!!

TDK

01-13-2008, 01:40 PM

I might start a comic, being as I've recently come into some free time. What do you guys think?

And, would anyone like to potentially be in it?

Raiden

01-13-2008, 02:33 PM

This is why you order Lawn Ninjas, POS.

Sometimes, you just don't want people on your lawn.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-13-2008, 04:06 PM

Fenny = awesome.

Seriously that was hilarious. Hope next years comic is just as good :p
sure TDK you can use my sprite if you want.

Thadius

01-13-2008, 05:20 PM

So long as there is significant amounts of win and awesome*in it, then yes, I would like to be in this comic you are planning, TDK.
*These amounts of win and awesome should be attributed to my character at all times. By even reading this text, you forfeit your soul to me.
Good luck, I know it's not easy. But if you avoid putting Loyal in, then it becomes significantly easier. Don't have to hunt him down to ask his opinion on anything.

TDK

01-13-2008, 05:58 PM

You know what is MY favorite (Read:Most hated) part of starting to make comics or adding new characters? Searching through the sprite sheet thread.

Loyal

01-13-2008, 06:02 PM

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-13-2008, 08:14 PM

You know what is MY favorite (Read:Most hated) part of starting to make comics or adding new characters? Searching through the sprite sheet thread.

thats not that big of a problem. Just remember to delete any copies of a sprite sheet and always use the latest version.

RickZarber

01-13-2008, 08:28 PM

Hey Fenris, here I am commenting on your comic because, OH NO, maybe I didn't get a chance to see it while I was busy coughing up blood yesterday. Or, y'know, while I was at work all day today, sustained only by medication.

WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!

Anyways, best ending ever. Now any way I end JAQ will just be a disappointment.

TDK

01-13-2008, 08:33 PM

My sprite sheet is up in the thread. What do you guys think?

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-13-2008, 08:44 PM

My sprite sheet is up in the thread. What do you guys think?

not bad...looks quite good.

/edit Dude thats awful. You're not doing your lines. No seriously, get better soon dude. Sucks to hear about that.=(

Fenris

01-13-2008, 08:47 PM

Hey Fenris, here I am commenting on your comic because, OH NO, maybe I didn't get a chance to see it while I was busy coughing up blood yesterday. Or, y'know, while I was at work all day today, sustained only by medication.
Want a sucker or a lollipop?

Sorry mate I didn't know you were in such pain. It would explain your absence.

Hope you feel better.

RickZarber

01-13-2008, 09:10 PM

Sorry mate I didn't know you were in such pain.I'm on prescription narcotics right now, so it's all good. But yeah, that why I've not been around.

EDIT: Just for the public record--so there's no confusion--I was neither really yelling or mad at Fenris in that last post.

The good news is the meds are working, so I should have those lines to you sometime this week, Big Mac.

mauve

01-13-2008, 09:10 PM

OH NO, maybe I didn't get a chance to see it while I was busy coughing up blood yesterday. We all know you're just making excuses for not having a new JAQ yet, Zarber.

I kid, I kid. Seriously though, I hope you feel better soon. That's horrible. *hugs*

Fenris: o_O

Loyal: DUN DUN DUNNNNN!!!!! I figured the story needed one of those. ^_^

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-13-2008, 09:15 PM

I'm on prescription narcotics right now, so it's all good. But yeah, that why I've not been around.

EDIT: Just for the public record--so there's no confusion--I was neither really yelling or mad at Fenris.

The good news is the meds are working, so I should have those lines to you sometime this week, Big Mac.

i'll only accept those lines if you do them when you healed and not coughing up blood. You're health is more important

Loyal

01-13-2008, 09:30 PM

Loyal: DUN DUN DUNNNNN!!!!! I figured the story needed one of those. ^_^And on chapter three no less? Am I progressing too quickly (chapter wise, not "time between chapters" wise)?

RickZarber

01-13-2008, 11:17 PM

Alright, I finally had time to read your new bit, Loyal. (And re-read the last one, so I could remember what was going on.)Am I progressing too quickly (chapter wise, not "time between chapters" wise)?I just wish the chapters themselves weren't so short. (Like, chapters one and two coulda been one chapter.) But that's just my opinion, and I know you gotta write the dang things and all, so I'm not complaining overmuch. Pacing of the story itself seems fine to me.We all know you're just making excuses for not having a new JAQ yet, Zarber.>>
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*cough cough cough*

Loyal

01-14-2008, 12:03 AM

Alright, I finally had time to read your new bit, Loyal. (And re-read the last one, so I could remember what was going on.)In response to this, I will now link to the previous chapter when putting up a new post. Currently-established chapters have been retrofitted appropriately.
I just wish the chapters themselves weren't so short. (Like, chapters one and two coulda been one chapter.) But that's just my opinion, and I know you gotta write the dang things and all, so I'm not complaining overmuch. Pacing of the story itself seems fine to me.I'm just trying to (a) Keep the posts nice and concise and short and other things that are good for an Internet read, and (b) Avoid the risk of burning myself out. Sure, I already know how things are gonna progress, but I've yet to determine the smaller details.

mauve

01-14-2008, 12:49 AM

I think the pacing is fine. I just added the "DUN DUN DUNN!!!" for dramatic effect, considering what was going on in the story. ^_^

Loyal

01-14-2008, 09:52 PM

Ah, yes. I remember a play that went like this... Only it was with a street-poor flower seller named Liza or somesuch.

Series, or oneshot?

TDK

01-14-2008, 09:59 PM

Below the comic, it explains. 'Its a parody of My Fair Lady'. I saw it as a black and white movie. We watched it in Music class in middle school. I believe it originally premiered on Broadway as a play, as you said.

This'll be a series, perhaps. I haven't really decided yet. Do you guys think it would make a good series? Most of the jokes would probably center around me treating Fenris like he barely speaks English and spraying him with a water bottle when he messes up or something, or insulting him excessively and constantly like he isn't there. Maybe a musical number...

Edit: I probably won't make that a series. The jokes would wear thin after a while and I don't like the concept too much.

RickZarber

01-14-2008, 11:44 PM

TDK: Nice "First" comic. XP Seriously though, it's lookin' good, and I'm looking forward to more.

Phil: That was fantastic. Something about the format for this one this worked beautifully with the material. The best Phil-drawn stuff so far, I think. If all your comics were like this from now on I would not complain. Not that I expect that. I'm just saying that if this style were a "real" comic, I'd buy it.

It totally shoulda been "+1 Ton", though. But no. We were expecting that. :p

mauve

01-15-2008, 01:05 AM

TDK: Poor Fenris. I see this ending poorly for him. XD

Phil: YAYS FINALLY WE GETS MORE AQUAMANCY NO MIKE!!! :P This looks awesome. 1-ton weights falling at the worst moments are automatically hilarious. :D

Fenris

01-15-2008, 01:06 AM

TDK: Poor Fenris. I see this ending poorly for him. XD
They always do. :(

Phil: Made of win.

bluestarultor

01-15-2008, 01:34 PM

Since nobody seems to notice when I post comics late at night, I've got a new one up. It's just a 2-panel bridge, but it's a joke I really wanted to do, and it's better served by standing as a separate comic.

mauve

01-15-2008, 01:44 PM

Anybody who carries bacon in their pockets DESERVES to be mauled by a werewolf. XD

bluestarultor

01-15-2008, 02:25 PM

Well, Troy didn't really intend to come. Jay kind of pulled him there. See, what Troy was trying to explain when Jay pulled him out was how the King of Hearts works. The stats I listed when Jay used it actually are just unlabeled. They stand for Power/Capacity, Energy Cost, Utility, and Energy Projection. The King of Hearts isn't a real spell on its own. What it does is it allows Jay to directly deliver a spell/command/whathaveyou to a specific point in space and time. So, it has a lot of Utility, as it can act as a medium for many different things, very little Energy Projection, as the physical card must deliver it, a good Capacity to hold relatively powerful abilities, and a reasonable Energy Cost for such a powerful basic ability.

Also, I probably should have explained the men reference. It's a traditional Japanese war cry.

TDK

01-15-2008, 03:45 PM

Phil: Dude, sweet! I don't think I've been in a drawn comic before...Comics 3-6 won't open for me, though. I'm surprised you kept that character in the comic after I got banned...
Edit: Got it. Heheheh. Nice. Its dramatic, what I say and Mike's apparently winning and stuff, working in the blood magic thing how you did, even though I never really fleshed it out (pun intended). Then the ending. Heh.
On another note, what do you use to color your comics?
Bluestarultor: Your last name...If you have a son you are practically required to name him Jack. Nice comic.

phil_

01-15-2008, 11:50 PM

On another note, what do you use to color your comics?I used the gimp, same as I always have.

I'm glad people enjoyed it, after I spent so much time on it.

bluestarultor

01-16-2008, 12:20 AM

Bluestarultor: Your last name...If you have a son you are practically required to name him Jack. Nice comic.
It's a no-go. My aunt has a dog named Jack and I'd never dishonor anything with giving it that abomination's name. :stressed:

Loyal

01-16-2008, 12:08 PM

No offense, Zut--er, Savage... but that drawing scares the hell out of me. Very unsettling... Was that intentional?

[EDIT FOR REFERENCE]:

See? (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=horrorip3.jpg)

bluestarultor

01-16-2008, 02:53 PM

Just some constructive criticism, but part of it is probably that she looks too masculine. The nose could be made slightly less thin at the nostrils, or better shaded to give that effect. It will soften up her face. Also, more emphasis should be put on the top lip, or emphasis from the bottom lip could be removed. The lip is actually the biggie. Males have more emphasis on the bottom lip, while females are more even with it.

TDK

01-16-2008, 03:04 PM

Its uncanny, Loyal.

I rather liked the picture. It could be better, but y'know, I'm not one to offer criticism.

Inbred Chocobo

01-16-2008, 03:17 PM

Good job man, that is just perfectly how I imagined Mauve Mage, manly and scary. [/sarcasm]

I applaud everyone that has made a comic, and then threaten everyone with pain for lacking me.

Savage Thinking

01-16-2008, 04:19 PM

Hmm... I felt that quite a few things came out a tad wrong. First thing that came to mind were her arms; mainly the left one. Blue, I see what you mean. I also think I felt I put too much emphasis on her neck, but that could also be just me.

No offense, Zut--er, Savage... but that drawing scares the hell out of me. Very unsettling... Was that intentional?

[EDIT FOR REFERENCE]:

See?

The similarities are rather uncanny, although the scariness pretty much was on purpose.

bluestarultor

01-16-2008, 04:31 PM

I'm good at analyzing art. Just not drawing it. XD

I actually do have a few gems here and there, but I can't just sit down and draw. All of my better (not necessarily "good") work has come from when I was just suddenly inspired and sat down and let the lead and ink flow.

Fenris

01-16-2008, 07:11 PM

I applaud everyone that has made a comic, and then threaten everyone with pain for lacking me.
Do something and you might get in one that's what I did.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-16-2008, 07:31 PM

Good job man, that is just perfectly how I imagined Mauve Mage, manly and scary. [/sarcasm]

I applaud everyone that has made a comic, and then threaten everyone with pain for lacking me.

quiet you. I have you in mine.

Inbred Chocobo

01-16-2008, 09:53 PM

Do something and you might get in one that's what I did.

Oh yeah! Well I'm going to make an awesome comic. And its going to have blackjack, and hookers. You know forget the comic.

Ah screw the whole thing.

Fenris

01-16-2008, 09:59 PM

Oh yeah! Well I'm going to make an awesome comic. And its going to have blackjack, and hookers. You know forget the comic.
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2070/55709423bz1.jpg
Ah screw the whole thing.
With gusto!

TDK

01-16-2008, 10:29 PM

When the cheese starts flowin', Mac gets your noodle goin'...

RickZarber

01-16-2008, 11:09 PM

I love you guys.

>>

That is all.

TDK

01-18-2008, 12:56 PM

Does anyone have my sprite sheet saved before I made any updates? It has been all pixelated and compressed for some reason when I saved it after a recent update...

phil_

01-18-2008, 01:04 PM

Which one? +1 Name, DarkCORN, or TDK? Actually, answer this in a PM, so we don't clutter this thread.

TDK

01-19-2008, 10:12 AM

Quicktip: Do NOT make comics when you are tired/past 11 PM.

Fenris

01-19-2008, 02:38 PM

Naw that's when I make my best work in fact I came up with the idea for my finale at like 2 AM so there you have it.

Major Blood

01-19-2008, 06:50 PM

Naw that's when I make my best work in fact I came up with the idea for my finale at like 2 AM so there you have it.

That explains so much.

Khael!

01-20-2008, 08:32 PM

Yay, bacon! Silly cheetah-man, thinking he can get away from me. Heh heh.

Seriously you guys have made being sick easier to cope with. I am so glad I have a laptop that doesn't overheat from sitting on top of all my blankets. These comics have helped keep me from going mad with boredom. :whee:

bluestarultor

01-21-2008, 12:31 PM

Really, the comic con series has run a lot longer than I anticipated. It was supposed to be just a spin-off of my main comic (dream), but I guess there's more material there than I realized.

This brings up the issue of just what to do with all of my import characters. Really, I had them all planned out for a certain dynamic in the (main) series, but if I'm going to keep doing NPF, I can't exactly let them outnumber forumites. :sweatdrop

Edit: Not that it matters for the next week or so. I've got a new laptop, but I'm waiting for an external enclosure for my old hard drive, which happens to have all my data.

TDK

01-21-2008, 06:34 PM

Yes.

Just yes.

Phil has crazy hair and looks just like he draws himself, with the beard and whatnot. Its hilarious.

Hilarious comic, despite the non-comic quality of it.

Yes.

PS: Panel five is crazy and hilarious.

Fenris

01-21-2008, 11:07 PM

Love it.

bluestarultor

01-21-2008, 11:45 PM

Yes. Just yes.

Original art form, great use of color, fantastic use of semi-current events. We need more people who make their avatars like themselves.

List:

- Phil (by the way, didn't you say Mike was coming back?)
- bluestarultor
- Khael!
- Skyshot

RickZarber

01-22-2008, 12:27 AM

Two comics from Phil in one month?! I'm floored. XP

Awesome ending, buddy. Though I am sad to see it over so (relatively) soon; I'll miss wondering, what format will the next one be? But hey, actual pictures of you! I can finally draw from photo reference!

What's Mike doin' in panel four? I wanna say he's eating something, but I can't be sure.

Oh, and Blue, my avatar looks like me too. Only he's blonde and I'm not. But he does wear my clothes. That black hoodie? Wearin' it right now.

Wow, so many comics these past few weeks... I hope that's an indicator of the year to come in general. Keep up the good work, friends! Hopefully I'll have something for you soon.

phil_

01-22-2008, 12:45 AM

That black hoodie? Wearin' it right now.It's a hoodie?! I've been drawing it as one of those black leather biker jackets all this time!

Also, while I'm commenting on how I draw you, did you notice that, using the colors from your sprite sheet, you look like a vampire?

Oh, and he's eating cake. Or, actually, he's pretending to eat cake; I actually ate it.

RickZarber

01-22-2008, 12:56 AM

It's a hoodie?! I've been drawing it as one of those black leather biker jackets all this time!*shrug* No worries. Actually I can't pull off the leather jacket look in real life, so that just means that I can at least pull it off in some way, even if it's in the form of a comic. :p But yeah, it's a zip-up hoodie.Also, while I'm commenting on how I draw you, did you notice that, using the colors from your sprite sheet, you look like a vampire?Yeah I had noticed that, but just like the hair color, I've used it so much that it seems too late to go back and change it now...

Fenris

01-22-2008, 01:05 AM

I thought it was a jacket too.

mauve

01-22-2008, 01:25 AM

Phil.. that's freakin' hilarious! That there be one awesome comic ending. I'm sad it's over, but that's a good way to end it.

And they're right; you do look just like your drawings of yourself. :D

It's a hoodie?! I've always thought it was a jacket. You're outnumbered, Rick. 3 to 1-- it's totally a jacket now. :P

TDK

01-22-2008, 07:04 AM

Flarecobra

01-22-2008, 10:14 AM

I look like mine.

Though the clothing is diffrent.

Loyal

01-22-2008, 05:04 PM

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8545/rlcomparisonuy7.jpg

I look nothing at all like my real self and I intend to keep it that way.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-22-2008, 07:52 PM

_phil awesome job on the comic and the voice (thanks for doing it in m4a format :stressed: )

I'll have my comic up when I get one last voice *coughmammothtankcough*

bluestarultor

01-22-2008, 08:07 PM

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8545/rlcomparisonuy7.jpg

I look nothing at all like my real self and I intend to keep it that way.
Hmmm...

- wears red
- messy blond hair
- smug half smile

Nope, you're right. No similarities whatsoever. :p

But did anyone ever tell you you look a lot like Macaulay Culkin? o_0

Fenris

01-22-2008, 09:07 PM

-messy blond hair
Dude Lee has brown hair what are you on.

bluestarultor

01-22-2008, 09:35 PM

Dude Lee has brown hair what are you on.
Apparently a laptop with inadequate color depth. It looks really washed out from here.

RickZarber

01-23-2008, 12:01 AM

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8545/rlcomparisonuy7.jpgHa-ha! Now I just need a picture of IC and I'll have photo reference for all of my JAQ heroes!

In other news, I worked from 4pm to 11pm on something for ya'll and still didn't finish it... Guess it'll have to wait 'till Thursday.You're outnumbered, Rick. 3 to 1-- it's totally a jacket now.Overruled.

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/1448/hoodiebs9.png

HOODIE!

Loyal

01-23-2008, 11:20 AM

- smug half smileTo be fair, that's something that actually kinda crept over from Loyal (the character) to myself. Kinda a reverse from the usual where an avatar takes on the traits of his creator. o_0
But did anyone ever tell you you look a lot like Macaulay Culkin? o_0No. Never. I could see the resemblance between him and my brother, but that's unrelated.

mauve

01-23-2008, 02:10 PM

Overruled. ......That red hood was so not there when I last checked your sprite sheet.

You are made of lies, Zarber.

phil_

01-23-2008, 06:28 PM

Well, it's red there to highlight it. It's black on the sheet, but it's there. Always has been. We're all just dumb. Dumb and blind.

Fenris

01-23-2008, 07:17 PM

It's a jacket. If you argue this any more then I will have to take drastic measures.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-23-2008, 07:22 PM

I thought it was a bad ass leather jacket Rick. I'm sorry to say but your bad ass quotient has fallen a few points :p

RickZarber

01-23-2008, 07:30 PM

It's a jacket. If you argue this any more then I will have to take drastic measures.
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2476/hoooodienr0.jpg

Fenris

01-23-2008, 07:34 PM

http://www.motorcycleworldl-spa.co.uk/images/uploads/adult_esp_brando_style_jkt.jpg
Finally he agrees with me.

TDK

01-23-2008, 07:36 PM

Heheheheh.

Let's compromise. Its a leather jacket with a hood. Everyone wins.

Thadius

01-23-2008, 08:49 PM

...Oh, that is totally a comic series now. Just gotta toss it on the old pile here...

*Walks over a pile that is fifty feet tall and is starting to stink a bit and tosses another bit of paper on it*

So, I'll get to it some day. Or archaeologists will. I might need them to dig up some of the ideas on the bottom...

bluestarultor

01-24-2008, 01:24 PM

I propose a different compromise. Toshi from my comics wears a jacket, so anyone drawing him (God help you) can make it as leather and belty as you want.

Jay, however, wears silk shirts.

Edit: (^ also God help you) But, hey, if you can pull it off, it's great practice for how things move and flow.

Also: CJ, no manlove between the two. Please. :sweatdrop

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-26-2008, 12:13 PM

bluestarultor

01-26-2008, 01:33 PM

I just want it to be clear that neither of them is gay. Not that I have a problem with gay people, but I'm not, and I've been asked far too often for my own comfort. I guess it's a hazard of being slight, short, and approachable. :sweatdrop

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

01-26-2008, 02:03 PM

bluestarultor

01-26-2008, 02:18 PM

Well, geez, why don't we just throw in Troy's jumpsuit and be done with it? XP

Actually, heck, if she could manage to accomplish that, I'd have to give her credit for the effort. I'm not encouraging it, but it would take a load of talent.

Loyal

01-27-2008, 12:40 PM

TDK

02-04-2008, 08:03 PM

Okay, so. As many of you know, I draw, or used to, rather. I stopped for about a year because of lack of motivation and artists block, respectively. Having to draw something for a class has sparked interest in drawing again after I recently decided to give up on it. I need something specific to work toward in order to actually do it, so does anyone want a picture drawn of them or something? Specifics, if you please.

Fenris

02-04-2008, 08:05 PM

Go for it. you know how fenris looks.

Specifically, draw TDK beating Fenris with a rolled up Newspaper.

TDK

02-04-2008, 08:09 PM

Alright, that's good. I'm still accepting applications, as I work best with very specific goals in mind (for drawing, at least) and I'm trying to keep busy.

bluestarultor

02-04-2008, 09:22 PM

No no, you're encouraging it by now.

And a preemptive "You totally are." for good measure.

[EDIT]: While I can't fault you for finding Kane desirable, MB, know that your choice to follow Nod will result in... considerable opposition.

Assuming mammoth ever comes back, the jerk.
I counter your pre-empt with a post-empt "no I'm not," and raise you this argument:

There's a difference between encouraging and saying, "Wow. Just wow. Not only did you draw photo-realistic characters based on 8-bit sprites, but you also were able to draw three vastly different materials, and an anthro cheetah all in the same picture. You are either incredibly dedicated to manlove, have way too much time on your hands, or in need of more worthy projects to suit your talents, hopefully that involve money and not my characters."

In short, if she can do all that for free just to prove me wrong, there are tons of people who would happily pay for her talents on projects that are not mine.

mammothtank

02-05-2008, 10:16 AM

While I can't fault you for finding Kane desirable, MB, know that your choice to follow Nod will result in... considerable opposition.

Assuming mammoth ever comes back, the jerk.Oh, totally. Major Blood's going down.

Flarecobra

02-05-2008, 10:27 AM

Want some air support there MT?

Raiden

02-05-2008, 10:47 AM

*sigh* There's just no fear of the NPF Anti-Zombie Survival Army anymore.

I might have to change that.

mammothtank

02-05-2008, 11:04 AM

Want some air support there MT?Good to have you aboard!

*sigh* There's just no fear of the NPF Anti-Zombie Survival Army anymore.

I might have to change that.That gig's run its course, I think. =\

Thadius

02-05-2008, 12:52 PM

What, you mean my army?

No, I'm just waiting on a certain someone *CoughLOYALcough* to do my weapon sprites. Cause I need them. And then the zombies may continue.

Coinicendly, if anyone can suggest a better filehoster than Imageshack, it'd be appreciated. Apperantly, they don't like my newest comic. And yes, there is one after cake.

mauve

02-05-2008, 12:58 PM

Hmmmm... Have you tried Photobucket?

Thadius

02-05-2008, 01:02 PM

Will, right after it stops having its 'maintience period'. Which is just the internet's way of saying 'No. I'm having a fit. Go away. I can't heeeeear you! La la la la la!'

But yes. I'll go there. Eventually. Someday. Maybe.

bluestarultor

02-05-2008, 02:03 PM

www.tinypic.com .

From the makers of PhotoBucket, without all the hassle of registration, with all the same capabilities. I have a PhotoBucket, but I use TinyPic. It's just easier.

Oh, but be sure to save as a PNG. I've found it has a small file size, no color loss, no compression corruption, and simply is just better than anything else you want to host as.

Thadius

02-05-2008, 02:08 PM

...No matter where I go, what I do...
Wait, I can salvage this!
*Goes off to do some sneaky 'King of Pain(t)' stuff*

Loyal

02-05-2008, 03:04 PM

Thadius

02-05-2008, 04:48 PM

Right after lunch, promise.

You, sir, are made of lies and fail.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

02-05-2008, 04:54 PM

You, sir, are made of lies and fail.

now now. I'm sure you can trust Loyal. why would he lie to you Thad.

Loyal

02-05-2008, 05:02 PM

Well, I do of course have a bit of a pathological lying habit...

However, that itself might be a lie as well. You shall never know!

Anyway, working on it now. I may have to ask you to re-give your wanted description of the thing depending on whether or not I can locate the chat records.

Thadius

02-05-2008, 05:27 PM

I located them and have PM'ed you with the descriptions, you pathological liar, you.

Loyal

02-05-2008, 09:47 PM

Dear Thadius,

Your sword is completed as requested. (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showthread.php?p=739558#post739558) I was unable, however, to produce an adequate "Aura of Evil" effect given the low resolution--Work it out in Photoshop or something.

Hugs and Cookies,
Loyal

P.S. You can't be the King of Pain(t). Mauve is the Queen, and that would make you two married by default... And considering the circumstances we really can't have that, now can we?

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

02-05-2008, 09:57 PM

Loyal

02-06-2008, 12:22 AM

Do I look like POS to you?

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

02-06-2008, 12:46 PM

Do I look like POS to you?

No but I thought it was the thing to do. Telling Thad to get off your lawn.

mauve

02-06-2008, 02:37 PM

Mauve is the Queen I am offended, sir.
Excuse me, but I just so happen to be the GODDESS of Paint. Not Queen, GODDESS. That was my original title here, and I'm not gonna let some self-named theify bastard demote me from deity to royalty. Sheez Loyal. :p

Thadius

02-06-2008, 04:31 PM

Plus, there is the slight matter of the girlfriend that would fry the pair of ya if you continued that line of thought.

Loyal

02-06-2008, 08:08 PM

If your girlfriend is willing to join the forum just to fry little ole' me, then by all means. We could use more insanity...

And more opportunities for me to debunk your "evil"ness.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

02-06-2008, 08:11 PM

i think we have over stepped the quota on insanity.

I plan on starting the video tomorrow evening. I finally have the lines recorded.

Thadius

02-06-2008, 08:11 PM

Oh, she already has, Loyal. She already has.

RickZarber

02-07-2008, 10:58 PM

Big Mac: My god, FINALLY. :p

Seriously though, that came out pretty good. The only thing I'd work on would be the sound mix. Sometimes the voices were too soft and got buried under the music. Other than that, well done!

mauve

02-08-2008, 01:49 AM

Good job, Big Mac! ^_^

That was pretty darn nifty! Like Rick said, the audio was sometimes a little too quiet to hear over the music, but otherwise it looked really good.

Flarecobra

02-08-2008, 10:47 AM

I'll echo the music part. I couldn't hear anyone over the music for the first half of the video.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

02-08-2008, 10:51 AM

yeah, that is a bit of a problem. heh heh heh

:stressed:

I'll try and go back to fix it.

phil_

02-08-2008, 12:57 PM

Well, everyone's audible in the second version, though it's pretty obvious that we all had disparate recording set-ups. Still, nothing you could do about that. I enjoyed it.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

02-08-2008, 01:10 PM

Well, everyone's audible in the second version, though it's pretty obvious that we all had disparate recording set-ups. Still, nothing you could do about that. I enjoyed it.

yeah if only I had a state of the ar recording facility and flew everione out to record a 2 minute movie >_<:p

mauve

02-08-2008, 02:07 PM

What program did you use? MovieMaker? Because I found out that the later versions actually do have a way to adjust audio levels.

Khael!

02-08-2008, 02:13 PM

Props Big Mac! That was fun.

...poor mammothtank will never be the same... XD

bluestarultor

02-08-2008, 02:30 PM

^ And Robo's theme! :whee:

Nikose Tyris

02-28-2008, 03:55 PM

I'll post the next 2 staggered- they're finished and on my computer. I want to see someone ELSE post a comic or something! COME ON, GUYS, ITS A CHALLENGE.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

02-28-2008, 05:59 PM

I love the Master Nikose/Nikose Chief. And typical of him pointing his gun in the wrong direction.

phil_

02-28-2008, 07:12 PM

Things must happen before I post more comics unless a really funny idea hits me before then! Also, is Big Mac's avatar currently Rydia and Rydia dancing?! I demand a bigger version!

Also, I'm amused by how similar Nikose Chief and Eva-01 look. Might I inquire what brought these drawings about? Fall off Narrows too many times?

Loyal

02-28-2008, 07:32 PM

Also, is Big Mac's avatar currently Rydia and Rydia dancing?! I demand a bigger version!From The Thread. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io29akUsBYE)

Nikose Tyris

02-28-2008, 07:36 PM

Might I inquire what brought these drawings about? Fall off Narrows too many times?

I felt like drawing Nikose in several parody styles, this was just the first after a rampage of gaming.

PS FUCKING NARROWS

bluestarultor

02-28-2008, 08:57 PM

I have a comic started, but, really, with school and other projects (which I also probably shouldn't be doing, boo hiss!), I haven't gotten the time or gumption to sit down and finish it. Actually, with school, dragging my brother around, and visiting my grandpa after his surgery, I haven't had NEARLY as much time as I'd like, especially with Phantom on Flyff.

mauve

02-29-2008, 12:35 AM

That's great, Nikose. XD I can picture him grinning underneath that helmet.

And as for my reasons for comicky inactivity... I'm working on something super special for you guys. It's taking FREAKING FOREVER though.

Loyal

02-29-2008, 09:03 AM

I'm just lazy and completely incapable of managing my time.

What else is new?

Melfice

02-29-2008, 11:54 AM

I'll post the next 2 staggered- they're finished and on my computer. I want to see someone ELSE post a comic or something! COME ON, GUYS, ITS A CHALLENGE.

I would... except I'm still writing the thing.
Finished writing number one, but that one was easy. (During work break too!)
As soon as I have ten, I'll start resource gathering and then production.

EDIT: Oh, of course. Permission to use characters. Duh. While the characters are written in such a way, almost anybody can fill them... I have specific ones in mind.

All in due time, however.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

02-29-2008, 12:02 PM

I'll get a new comic up this weekend.

RickZarber

02-29-2008, 09:31 PM

I need sprites for my next comic that don't seem to exist anywhere online. JAQ is thus delayed because I'm having to make them myself. I might get that done tomorrow, though. I shall try, at any rate.

Nikose Tyris

02-29-2008, 11:20 PM

Big Mac: Haha I made you rush.

Me: haha, Altakose? Or Niko�r? You decide!

Ask Melfice.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

02-29-2008, 11:23 PM

Oh wow. I cannot get over the bravery of Nikose stabbing skeleton. That is a real brave man. =P

TDK

02-29-2008, 11:23 PM

Well, if you knew he had posted it, then you were already on the computer.

Nikose Tyris

02-29-2008, 11:29 PM

or maybe he called me.

EDIT: and last image is up!

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-01-2008, 06:16 PM

Bwahahahahahah

It's Linkose. Or is it Nink.

Melfice

03-01-2008, 07:18 PM

... why the hell am I a bloody android? @_@
Other than that, not bad. But seriously... what?

Also, don't ask me about those drawings of Nikose. XD
I just coined two names, and apparently he liked them. Go bugger him about it.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-01-2008, 07:24 PM

... why the hell am I a bloody android? @_@
Other than that, not bad. But seriously... what?

Ahem, A ninja cyborg to be precise. With a swiss army arm.

RickZarber

03-02-2008, 12:26 AM

... why the hell am I a bloody android? @_@
Other than that, not bad. But seriously... what?The same reason MT is half-howitzer in this story?

Just a heads up: I was foolish to assume I'd ever get anything done. JAQ remains delayed due to the fact that I have to make about four distinct characters from scratch... :stressed:

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-04-2008, 05:55 PM

MT is half howitzer in the story cause That's all they had to work with and they had no healer. =P

I am thinking my next piece will be in written form again. I can do much more with it.

Major Blood

03-07-2008, 12:04 AM

Thadius: Oh, it's ON now!

PyrosNine

03-08-2008, 12:08 AM

I originally had a grand, comic idea for this, but decided to half ass it and just post what was going to happen in the comic, as it would be easier. That, and I couldn't find any MT sprites for the chase scene.

Anywho, with this, it explains how and why Pyros and Cendy (who, at that time, was called Pyros) got to where they got before NPF avatars 2, with a few retcons.

I tried to also reference a few other things that were going on at the time. (I think)

I would like to thank those who made the Nuklear Wiki and the page on NPF Avatars for it's help on finding the old rp threads, especially since the forum search function has become rather terrible.

RickZarber

03-08-2008, 12:10 AM

Youse guys have no appreciation for how hard these "written" comics make the archiving process, that's all I'm gonna say...

EDIT: Okay, it's not. Tongue-In-Cheek mode switched to ON now.

Fenris

03-08-2008, 12:34 AM

Take a screenshot.

Also that comic sucks go back to violin.
Hurry up on the real JAQ, damnit!

RickZarber

03-08-2008, 12:47 AM

Okay, so it's not actually that hard. It's just that it's significantly more work than clicking "Save As".

And what? You don't want them all to be like this from now on? That only took me 45 seconds to type! I could have the series finished by tomorrow!

PyrosNine

03-08-2008, 12:54 AM

Rick....that was.....that was beautiful.

*begins clapping, slowly at first, but slowly builds into a cacophany of clapping hands, some of which are only written in instead of actually made into a comic.*

I've never seen a comic, quite as moving, or quite as masterful in the art!

Clearly, that was the greatest comic ever! If Nukie wasn't such an obsolete term, that was deserving of one!

RickZarber

03-08-2008, 12:57 AM

See Fenris? Pyros appreciates me!

PyrosNine

03-08-2008, 01:16 AM

See Fenris? Pyros appreciates me!

Appreciate you? Rick, If I could, I have would have your babies, and name the firstborn "Rickles!"

Then the next 3 would be named out of the acronyms of the most popular JAQ titles, and then the ones after that would be named by a forum wide vote!

Assuming of course, your body could withstand even a few seconds of all the love I have for you at this very moment in time.

I'm sure it's really just the booze talking, and 1:04 in the morning has clouded my perspective a tad, but at this moment, You are a Gord! *hic!*

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-08-2008, 02:06 AM

Youse guys have no appreciation for how hard these "written" comics make the archiving process, that's all I'm gonna say...

to quote Sithdarth

pfft.

now go make a new JAQ. Hell I could quite possibly be done my comics before you even finish this comic :p Sweet mother I am kidding :gonk:

bluestarultor

03-10-2008, 08:55 AM

To explain myself, the reason I posted in written for is...

<<
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my comic is only half-made. :sweatdrop

Really, for a guy with no life, I've got a lot going on, which is also part of why I let the Let's Play thread die. I've got all the sprites and backgrounds I need for the comic, but no time to actually break out my external and finish it. Which is a shame, because I made new sprites. *wants to show them off* T_T

Demon with a Glass Hand

03-10-2008, 03:28 PM

Ricks new comic mirrors how I feel about every comic that's not his or Mauve's.

The rest of you should not try harder, just stop trying.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-10-2008, 03:43 PM

I'll be sure to mirror your statements in my next chapter (due out tommorrow I'm thinking) Demon.

bluestarultor

03-10-2008, 04:37 PM

I think this deserves the postponement of the final comic of the series for just a bit longer. I've got the creative juices flowing. Oh, the creative things I'll be doing... http://i28.tinypic.com/xnrdqx.gif

Edit: Oh, and Rick, sorry for the collateral on your comic. Can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. Or, comics, or something.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-11-2008, 08:53 PM

There. I swear it's the last time I do a written version of the comic. For a while at least. Next weak back to good old fashioned ctrl+c and ctrl+v.

Loyal

03-11-2008, 11:30 PM

......Why the hell is everyone writing everything all of a sudden?

Seriously, don't make me get up off this chair and find people's sprites. I will find the time and post something with 16-bit graphics if I don't see others do so first.

[EDIT] In hindsight I realize what a powerful weapon that could be against me. So I'll think of some way to half-ass it should it come to that. Or maybe I won't, just to set an example.

[EDIT2] Jerks.

PyrosNine

03-13-2008, 12:15 AM

Oh fine then! Next comic will have pictures! 95% more plot! More combat! More ninja vs pirate action!

16 bit Pyros vs. hi def ninjas of fanservice!

And the final scene will have Zarber returning from his text hatred caused excursion to see the finished comic, which overloads his brain with awesome and makes it explode!

Now, to get in touch with a photoshop whore!

But because of this, RP people get Soldiers of Light: Gaiden 2 weeks late!

Loyal

03-13-2008, 07:56 AM

I am not a member of the roleplaying scene. Make it so.

Kidding!

Flarecobra

03-13-2008, 08:16 AM

16 bit Pyros vs. hi def ninjas of fanservice!

Does this mean you'll be fighting some ninja girls who wear barely anything?

PyrosNine

03-13-2008, 06:41 PM

Does this mean you'll be fighting some ninja girls who wear barely anything?

Huh. Originally I was just gonna use Sheena and Suzu Fujibayashi, along with Naruto (as fan popular ninjas) instead of the actual hi def ninjas as a joke, but now that you've said that i"m just going to Pyros's sprited scenes and gestures with Xtreme Beach Volleyball chicks with angry faces.

Thanks Flare!

Loyal

03-13-2008, 08:28 PM

Better yet - Pyros sprites, high-def Ninjas. Graphic dissonance for the win?

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-13-2008, 09:39 PM

So I posted my own carmelldansen video. My apologies. awaits his ban from krylo

TDK

03-13-2008, 09:44 PM

Jerk, why didn't you put me in it?

Demetrius

03-13-2008, 09:45 PM

I watched it... The whole way through... On normal speed...

Seriously though, it was pretty funny.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-14-2008, 09:14 AM

Jerk, why didn't you put me in it?

I had a whole bunch of people I wanted in. But if I were to have put everyone I wanted in, the movie would probably be about 5 minutes. :stressed:

Khael!

03-14-2008, 09:40 AM

Ahaha! I'm smiling like a complete buffoon, how perfect!

And the original song , unedited, is only 2:40 minutes long. But oh god that song is catchy. Curses on you!

Or, curses until I listened to some Aphex Twin. That may be the only reason I haven't progressed deeper into madness.

mauve

03-14-2008, 11:39 AM

Oh god, the only Caramelldansen missing on this forum was one involving NPFers. Now the unholy union is complete.

What have you done, Big Mac? What have you done?

Seriously though, good work. Gave me quite a laugh.

Loyal

03-14-2008, 12:57 PM

Oh geez. A Nukleardansen. Just what we needed.

I couldn't decide whether to laugh or weep through the whole thing. Then I saw Zombie Loyal and I roared with anger. Or something like that.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-14-2008, 01:01 PM

Oh geez. A Nukleardansen. Just what we needed.

I couldn't decide whether to laugh or weep through the whole thing. Then I saw Zombie Loyal and I roared with anger. Or something like that.

It was either make you a zombie or make several smaller zombies dancing with Thad which would have made it clutterred.

I am content in my choice. Besides we all know Thad'll will zombify you sooner or later.

Thadius

03-14-2008, 01:22 PM

It was either make you a zombie or make several smaller zombies dancing with Thad which would have made it cluttered.

I am content in my choice. Besides we all know Thad will zombify you sooner or later.

Eventually, yes, I will.

But I can't do it now. He's still plot-important.

That...is so going to everyone I know who is also on NPF.

Also: Grammar in quoted text edited for your safety.

TDK

03-14-2008, 01:36 PM

Has anyone else noticed that all of the NPF movie company things (That I am aware of.) have alliteration? PS Productions, Mauve Movies, Mac Media.

...Anyone?

Loyal

03-14-2008, 01:49 PM

Eventually, yes, I will.

But I can't do it now. He's still plot-important.

That...is so going to everyone I know who is also on NPF.

Also: Grammar in quoted text edited for your safety.You realize of course, this means war. Not that you weren't already hellbent on it for whatever reason anyway.

On a completely unrelated note (no, really), I'll need you, Thadius, to send me the sheet I made for you, with the sword. It's not showing up in the sprite thread and I don't appear to have put it on my Photobucket account.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-14-2008, 10:42 PM

My next project is a movie (no not carmelldansen) is gonna be a bit different as I am trying a few things out. So expect it in a couple of weeks.

Flarecobra

03-15-2008, 09:15 AM

Jerk, why didn't you put me in it?

The irony is amusing.

(UPDATE) ST, that reminds me of the "Take on Me" video.

TDK

03-17-2008, 02:16 PM

Ha, that's awesome. It looks just like the crazy screaming picture.

RickZarber

03-18-2008, 12:27 PM

Absolutely fantastic.

...Where is Phil, anyway? I haven't seen him online in a while.

mauve

03-18-2008, 12:41 PM

Ha, nice work Savage Thinking. :D

(And yeah, where is Phil?? Are we gonna have to organize a super awesome hobbit-summoner rescue party??)

Loyal

03-18-2008, 06:33 PM

Phinding Phil, anyone?

Flarecobra

03-18-2008, 06:40 PM

I'd be down for that.

phil_

03-18-2008, 06:51 PM

Damn. If I'd kept my head down a little longer, someone might've made a comic about me. Seriously, I've just been on vacation. I had internet there, but I also had an ocean. The ocean won, and it was very cold. Also, I'm digging ST's sketch. I needed a new profile picture, and this time he actually intended to draw me.

Loyal

03-18-2008, 11:30 PM

WordsAnd with that, Phinding Phil was crushed in its conception, extinguished of life before it could truly be born.

I hope you're happy.

Thadius

03-19-2008, 01:51 AM

Phil_, my padawan, you have learned how to crush dreams and hopes before they are ever truly born.

You have begun the path to the Dark Side of the Comic.

Excellent.

*Insert Emperor Palpatine laugh here*

Dragonsbane

03-19-2008, 06:39 AM

If I knew how to hypnotize people, I'd demand to be put in more comics...and make you all cluck like chickens.

Flarecobra

03-19-2008, 08:20 AM

And with that, Phinding Phil was crushed in its conception, extinguished of life before it could truly be born.

I hope you're happy.

I say we do it anyway.

Loyal

03-19-2008, 10:51 AM

If someone could hook me up with the most current sprite sheets for Newb, Patrat, and Mauve, I could make a preliminary/joke startup comic.

As it stands, the NPF Sprites thread is disjointed, unorganized and I don't want to spend all that time sifting through obsolete sheets just to find that the current one isn't showing up for whatever reason.

[EDIT]: Also, this thread is HUEGMUNGOUS. It can't be viewed in Hybrid/Threaded mode at all, it's so huge!

mauve

03-19-2008, 11:30 AM

Nikose Tyris

03-19-2008, 01:14 PM

I'd like to be in it!

And if I could get the links to Thadius, my own, Big Mac's, Dragonsbane's, and Mauve's spritesheets I'd be much obliged.

Melfice

03-19-2008, 01:25 PM

Once in a while, every half year or so, somebody could make a zip file containing the most up-to-date spritesheets and post it in the spritesheet thread.

It means every comic maker has all sprites of NPF members available, and the official topic can be purged clean of posts.
Then the thread can be used to post ONLY updates and/or revisions to the spritesheet until the next gathering for the zip-file (if nessecary).
After the zip has been updated again the topic can be purged, save for the first post which contains the zip.

Good plan?

EDIT: Also, Nikose.
LINKS GALORE!
http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=739558&postcount=237
http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=291739&postcount=65
http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=637698&postcount=230
http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=226676&postcount=12
http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=320518&postcount=103

mauve

03-19-2008, 01:39 PM

Here's a slightly better Mauve sheet:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/marfqueen/newspritesheet.png

I've been working on a new one for who-knows-how-long, but since it's not done, this is the most up-to-date version.

POS Industries

03-19-2008, 02:42 PM

Loyal

03-19-2008, 02:49 PM

You don't need to use the old Finding Meister cast. Especially since Pat doesn't post in this thread anymore. Or... like... anywhere anymore. It could be you, Rick, Flare, me, and whoever else was wondering about the guy goin' missing.

Oh and I guess Phil could be in it too. :PYou say that like I intended to head the project myself! Let's be realistic, allowing me to head such a project would be more disastrous to its execution than Phil's appearance.

No, I just need the sprites for a gag comic. Which, depending on how things progress, could also be an intro comic I suppose.

It means every comic maker has all sprites of NPF members available, and the official topic can be purged clean of posts.
Then the thread can be used to post ONLY updates and/or revisions to the spritesheet until the next gathering for the zip-file (if nessecary).
After the zip has been updated again the topic can be purged, save for the first post which contains the zip.That's actually a very good idea.

Melfice

03-19-2008, 03:46 PM

*cough*
Grand Strategist of the Public's Army of NPF.
What did you expect? =P

Nikose Tyris

03-19-2008, 04:39 PM

I'm still waiting for someone to fix MY sprite sheet. XD

Thanks Melfice!

I'll see if I can't trick Fencoon into doing it too, just for fun.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-19-2008, 07:41 PM

Here's my sheet. (http://forum.nuklearpower.com/showpost.php?p=687025&postcount=233)

Why am I afraid all of a sudden.

Loyal

03-19-2008, 09:44 PM

Oh, alright, fine.

Anyone who wants to Phind Phil can send me their sprite sheet via PM (I have Mauve, MT, and Thadius, and that's it) and I'll do something. And I suppose I'd need Phil's as well.

Perhaps we can have a quasi-return to the Multiplayer Comics of old?

Flarecobra

03-19-2008, 09:53 PM

PM'ed.

Oh, and mine's updated, for those who have mine.

RickZarber

03-20-2008, 12:28 AM

I would love do to more Multiplayer comics. I've waited three years for that to happen again and it never has. I've considered starting it up again but I always assumed it would never work if I tried to force it. The first one just kinda randomly happened.

That said, I'm in, and I'll PM you my sprites since searching four pages back in the thread is too hard apparently. XP

Also, on the subject of Flare's sprites, anyone who uses them, please be aware that Andy is insistent that you credit him if you do. There's been an... issue... with credit in JAQ that I'd rather not anyone else have to go through.

Flarecobra

03-20-2008, 12:45 AM

Well, I've mentioned who it was that made them, and he knows that others will use them. Though he did ask if I could get more to sign-up on the UJ forums...but I tend to do that with every post my sig is attached to...

RickZarber

03-20-2008, 01:12 AM

Thadius

03-20-2008, 02:25 AM

If I ever get off my ass, I'll gladly partake in Phinding Phil. Oh, wait, here comes spring break...Crud, I'm outta excuses now.

And one day I will end my zombie storyline. Eventually. When existence comes to a halt. Also known as 'Pulling a Loyal'.

Melfice

03-20-2008, 05:34 AM

I'm pretty sure Andy wants credit in the actual comics or at least attached to it. That's been his issue with JAQ in any case. It required a rather extensive series of conversations to come to a mutually acceptable solution... which is gonna end up taking a lot of work to achieve.

Suffice it to say that in the end I think I'll be digging around to find credit for every sprite I've ever used.

I suppose I could combine that effort with updating the sprite ZIP file?

Considering the Melfice sprites are limited public property*, there is no need to credit me for the use of them.

An easier way is to just credit the people who made the base sprite.
Seeing as most NPF sprites are recolours or (usually) minor edits, you're pretty much covering it all with that.

* As in: Free to use within NPF or affiliated comics. Forgeddabout claiming them!

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-20-2008, 05:49 AM

phil_

03-20-2008, 09:35 AM

My sprites and _mike's sprites are both linked to in my signature. The link isn't properly labeled, so you'll just have to click all of them. Though, I'm pretty sure Loyal has played Cave Story, so there's really no need to trick him into clicking that link. He can just click the silly dinosaur misquote, but everyone else needs to click both.

Also, how updated are your sprites, Flare? Have they been updated since the Dragoon version?

Loyal

03-20-2008, 10:35 AM

I'm pretty sure Andy wants credit in the actual comics or at least attached to it. That's been his issue with JAQ in any case. It required a rather extensive series of conversations to come to a mutually acceptable solution... which is gonna end up taking a lot of work to achieve.

Suffice it to say that in the end I think I'll be digging around to find credit for every sprite I've ever used.I suppose I'd have to get in contact with him for a less troublesome solution.

Any way of going about it without heading to UJ? I doubt he really checks this place anymore, and I really don't feel like registering just so I can send a few PMs back and forth.

My sprites and _mike's sprites are both linked to in my signature. The link isn't properly labeled, so you'll just have to click all of them. Though, I'm pretty sure Loyal has played Cave Story, so there's really no need to trick him into clicking that link. He can just click the silly dinosaur misquote, but everyone else needs to click both.You're a terrible liar and you should be ashamed of your lies.

P.S.: Liar. But I do have your sprites now.

And I've never played that game, nor do I intend to start.

RickZarber

03-20-2008, 12:16 PM

Well, the whole issue with JAQ is that it's on another website without any credit, and someone seeing it there might assume it was all my work. His other qualm was that I hadn't told him I was using them. *shrug* I dunno. At NPF I think we've got an understanding when it comes to member comics and crediting and such. Just because we're not giving credit with every comic doesn't mean we're necessarily claiming it. It might just be JAQ that he had a problem with though, since it's such a long/big series. Anyways, you can also get him through email at frogman (at) ultima-java (dot) com.

And Melfice, I think I'm just gonna go through and make a record for every sprite, just to prevent something like this from ever happening again. Plus, if I make it comprehensive, then anyone can use it. The solution he and I eventually arrived at is an animated GIF containing credit for everyone's sprite that we can just embed into the Member Comic Archive website so it'd show up on every page. That way everyone would be covered.

Flarecobra

03-20-2008, 02:27 PM

Also, how updated are your sprites, Flare? Have they been updated since the Dragoon version?

They were updated this month.

RickZarber

03-20-2008, 11:38 PM

NEW MAUVE COMIC!

Happiness is now! Celebration is now! Bad grammer is also now!

Loyal

03-20-2008, 11:42 PM

Ah, that's considerably better than what I had planned (though it did not have nearly as much of the doomed realization/resignation that I would've put in for Loyal).

And new Mauve Comics are always fantastic to have.

RickZarber

03-20-2008, 11:46 PM

Don't think for a moment this means you're off the hook Loyal.

I expect your version as well.

Major Blood

03-21-2008, 12:39 AM

Oh, alright, fine.

Anyone who wants to Phind Phil can send me their sprite sheet via PM (I have Mauve, MT, and Thadius, and that's it) and I'll do something. And I suppose I'd need Phil's as well.

Oh no way, we ALL know your track record for keeping at any series you start.

*Cough*

mauve

03-21-2008, 02:56 AM

I just want to point out that my 8-bit clone trooper is BADASS AND SUPER-AWESOME.

Because he is.

Also-- Just noticed this:
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1820/leetll9.jpg

Loyal

03-21-2008, 08:31 AM

Oh no way, we ALL know your track record for keeping at any series you start.

*Cough*As humbly acknowledged:
You say that like I intended to head the project myself! Let's be realistic, allowing me to head such a project would be more disastrous to its execution than Phil's appearance.So there.

Don't think for a moment this means you're off the hook Loyal.Wouldn't dream of it. I intend to start on Sunday, to give time to anyone who still wants to get in on this and hasn't sent their sheet yet.

Hoo, I haven't done this sort of thing in awhile. How do I "Control V"?

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-21-2008, 08:03 PM

Mauve I find your lack of me disturbing =P.

Actually it was funny. and only now you are working new sprites...what am I gonna do with the old ones, remake every comic and movie. That requires work. I hate work.

Seriously tho, great comic oh l337 one.

mauve

03-21-2008, 11:38 PM

Oh, no worries; the Mauve sprite here probably won't replace the old one since I'm having problems making all the necessary poses. That hat is freaking hard to sprite!!

EDIT: Melfice, that was beautiful.

Melfice

03-22-2008, 05:21 AM

Mer�i, Mauve.
Appreciate the compliment. *bows*

Loyal

03-22-2008, 06:15 PM

Note: Due to Easter Sunday at dad's house, I'm starting the comic on MONDAY instead.

RickZarber

03-23-2008, 12:15 AM

Oooh, biting commentary from Melfice. I approve. XD

phil_

03-28-2008, 11:04 AM

For a bit of staging our Hero, Pyros, has found a suitable job to pay for his Santa debt, but alas, the Ninja debt collectors won't wait any longer. And so, on a rooftop only a few meters away from Pyros's destination, he makes his final stand against the three Chibi ninjasYou mean Cindy, right?

Also, the flipped sixth panel... something about it makes me chuckle. That and the needless reuse of the "badass ninja pose" sprite in the thirteenth panel. The whole thing's a cutting commentary on how the reuse of animation and holding on a single frame (or a single frame with a flapping mouth) makes some cartoons essentially sprite comics.

And now that I've explained the joke (even if it wasn't the intended joke) it'll never be funny again! Alright!

PyrosNine

03-28-2008, 12:48 PM

You mean Cindy, right?

Cendy's not in this one, as at the time of the comic, he's in NPF Avvy 2. He will be in a later comic though, but if I ever get around to doing another series of comics, there's gonna be another primary antagonist.

Also, the flipped sixth panel... something about it makes me chuckle. That and the needless reuse of the "badass ninja pose" sprite in the thirteenth panel. The whole thing's a cutting commentary on how the reuse of animation and holding on a single frame (or a single frame with a flapping mouth) makes some cartoons essentially sprite comics.

And now that I've explained the joke (even if it wasn't the intended joke) it'll never be funny again! Alright!

Well, originally they were gonna hold text there, to free the other comics from having words interfere with the action and blocking. Think of them as short bad ass conversations that you didn't hear, but were bad ass. On 13, notice how it looks like the lead (yet identical) ninja is pointing something out to Pyros?

But once I decided to screw the text, and saw how well the action lended itself to a narrative, I didn't know what to do with the friggin ninja/pyros shot. i had already compressed the layers down and everything.

So, I added the cheap glow of GraphicsGale (cuz photoshop costs money and the gimp makes no sense) and bam! Instant actiony cut! If it is indeed needless to you, to improve your comic viewing pleasure, mentally say to yourself: "Dun duh Dun!" when you see the Ninja Pose/Pyros Angry look.

I was expecting another comic to come after mine for pacing, but since I already finished all four I'll post them up shortly.

mauve

03-30-2008, 12:22 AM

Heeeee. XD Nice job, Pyros. Great ending to the series. PyrosPizza is awesome. I APPROVE.

phil_

03-30-2008, 10:34 AM

Ah, crud, I see where I messed up. I read "Pyros's destination" as "Pyros's location," which just doesn't make any sense.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope

03-30-2008, 07:09 PM

Good Job Pyros. Mac always loves Pizza...with great deals.:D

I won't be working on my movie till later this week. I am sorry guys.

Frogman

03-31-2008, 11:54 AM

Sorry to drag tis issue up out of the grave it's been most proptly placed, but I would like to set this record straight.

I'm not an asshole who demands the most comprehensive credit. It's simply the case that I'm not a NPF user, yes I have an accout here and I log in occasionally, but I'm not a regular poster, I mean how many people acctually know who I am here? Flare is the one posting the sprites on NPF and so I am totally seperated from the sheet, except for the credit.

I want recognition for my work, is that really a bad thing?

I wasn't just picking on JAQ, the fact is I don't care who uses them. However I want to know, that they are being used at the very least. What I was saying to Rick wasn't just for my sake, ok fine, tere will be a credis page when the comic finishes. Untill that point tho people who come across that comic who aren't from NPF will think, wow this guy is a great spriter, when the sprite was made by someone else.

This is the internet we're talking about, not only NPFers go to that site.

Now, I offered to code a credit module to place at the bottom of the Comikaze page, so that it wouldn't acctually be a part of the image, but the credit for the sprites would go to the acctual sprite artists.The offer is still out there for me to do that, however it will be delayed now seeing as I'm currently working on Updating Ultima-Java Forums (http://www.ultima-java.com/forum) to carry some of the new features in PHPbb vr3.x.

The best way to get hold of me is via my e-mail, or by signing up on UJ, I'm always there everyday. PMing me here doesn't mean I'll get the message so the other two are probably best. I'm also on MSN, Yahoo, AIM, Xfire and Skype.

All I want is some kind of recognition when the comic is in the world wide arena, if it was on NPF forum or on UJ I wouldn't care in the slightest, but seeing as the comic site is a seperate entity from NPF it's self, anyone can go there and anyone can see it and anyone can give credit to anyone else.

Anyway... I just noticed I've started to repeat myself. So I'll leave it there.

I have nothing against Rick, I think he's a great guy and he is a great spriter. I also have noting against the comic, I've now read it all the way through and I think it's hillarious.i don;t want this "issue" to have caused any problems.

Melfice

03-31-2008, 12:06 PM

The fact is that most of us did what you did.
We edited sprites. Some more extensively than others, but they're still edits. (With some choice sprites that WERE actually originals)

And the comic archive is so closely attached to NPF that it really doesn't matter too much.
Besides, the NPF Comic Archive doesn't even show up on first page Google search, so I highly doubt anybody who isn't explicitly looking for it would look further than that.

In the end, it isn't so much singling you out as the bad guy, it's more a general "eh, don't see the point"-feeling from my side. I DO assume that's why you posted that, as an answer to my little comic. *snrk* If you want to call it that.

In the ultimate end... who are we to claim these sprites anyhow, edits or no?

Loyal

03-31-2008, 12:58 PM

Well, seeing as you're here, perhaps we can straighten a few things out.

Untill that point tho people who come across that comic who aren't from NPF will think, wow this guy is a great spriter, when the sprite was made by someone else.Let's be serious here:

1) The probability of someone coming across such a comic WITHOUT being introduced to the NPF (and all that implies) is virtually nil.

2) In the event that someone from the NPF introduces the comic to an outsider, the conversation will probably go like this (unless the person does not care, in which case there likely wouldn't be any issue at all:

-Joe Normal: Wow, great comic. Did you make all these?
-NPFer: No, just the comic itself, and these ones here *points to own sprites*. The rest were made by the other guys where I posted this.

Unless you're suggesting that those of us here would actually claim credit for fellow NPFer's work? I think I should feel insulted.

This is the internet we're talking about, not only NPFers go to that site.We're talking about this site here, (http://parkercomics.com/NPF/) right? Because again, the likelihood of someone going to that site without first knowing what the NPF is (and all that implies) is... low.

All I want is some kind of recognition when the comic is in the world wide arena, if it was on NPF forum or on UJ I wouldn't care in the slightest, but seeing as the comic site is a seperate entity from NPF it's self, anyone can go there and anyone can see it and anyone can give credit to anyone else.As Melfice said, while I doubt any of us deliberately want to begrudge you your credit, it's hard to see the point when we're still dealing with a level of net-wide recognition that boils down to "what happens in NPF stays in the NPF, because nobody else will care enough to listen (much less actively seek it out) anyway."

TDK

03-31-2008, 02:31 PM

Andy, man. I know how you feel, someone tried to take credit for my sprites once (Not here, on deviantart) and it pissed me off to no end. Still, I just stepped in, told him off, and reported him.

Just think of it this way. If someone would take credit for sprites that weren't their's in the first place, they aren't going to not do so just because it says "Don't use without giving credit" or some such. A burglar wouldn't stop because the house had a sign that said "No stealing!". If something is against the rules, reminding people of that isn't going to help a whole lot, in 99% of cases they are already aware they are breaking the rules.

Melfice

03-31-2008, 02:36 PM

But let's turn that even further up.
At what point did WE ask the creators of the base-sprites that we could use them and pass them as our own?

Yes, we're crediting the owners, but that makes no difference.
We're using somebody elses creations for our own uses without actually asking permission.

TDK

03-31-2008, 04:21 PM

Its not like we're using them for profit. Falls under Fair Use, does it not?

RickZarber

03-31-2008, 06:31 PM

First off, I should say that I never meant to make this into a whole big thing by bringing it up over here, and certainly I didn't mean to make Andy out to be the villain. While Andy is adamant, he's never been unreasonable in his request, and we worked together to find a mutually agreeable solution for the NPF Archive.

I still intend to create a sort of rolling or maybe animated credit thing for all the sprites ever that we can stick down at the bottom of the site so that it'll appear on every page (which, I think, should solve the problem). It's just a matter of finding the time to make it.

Frogman

03-31-2008, 07:01 PM

Wrote something else here originally... pleading my case, but theres no point really. I'm not a bad guy, I'm not unreasonable. All I want is fair due.

Whats happened has happened, whats been said has been said and cannot be unsaid. I'm glad that we can come to an agreement on the scrolling credit. As I said my offer to do that for you is still out there. Chat more in private.

Another thing which has come to mind, is that I will make a sprites thread on NPF, and there I will place a selection of my sprites there. Should anyone want me to make or edit sprrites for them I'm glad to do it. That said, who can blame me for wanting to be credited for the effort I put into making those sprites?

If that is how you feel, then hell I may aswell just use any sprites or artworks of yours that are derivitive, and use them as I please. However I see myself getting opposition from that too. The fact stands that here, I'm always going to be wrong, because I am an outsider.

Demon with a Glass Hand

03-31-2008, 07:41 PM

Not to split hairs or anything, but I think we've all pretty much figured out that the traitor in JAQ is Frogman. So, in all actuality, Rick is making him out to be the bad guy.

Also, I'd like to point out, that this whole sprite-ownership issue wouldn't be an issue if we were all just writing our comics. Can't we just do that? It's a much more efficient way of doing it and we wouldn't have to give credit to the people whose sprites we use.

I mean, Rick hasn't made a new comic in a while but in that amount of time countless people have written countless "comics" that were, frankly, too long and that no one read.

Quantity, people, over quality.

And, it's not like I'm completely against, Rick. He's contributed plenty with his "comics." He pointed out that Frogman is the badguy and that's a service to us all.

As a father of three, I rely completely, and singularily on what Microsoft tells me I should talk like around my children.

Frogman

03-31-2008, 07:49 PM

TDK

03-31-2008, 07:59 PM

Demon, that did seem a little harsh. Andy just wants credit for his work, and Rick has agreed to give it.

Really, I don't think we want to start writing stories instead of making comics. What would be the point of making sprites, then? I'm not terribly sure what you are implying, as you seem to contradict yourself a couple times. What exactly is the point of your last statement?

Anyway; I think the argument is done, we should all just walk away before any more feelings are hurt.

Edit:...Should I just stay out of this?