THE END?

[mad2physicist]

I thought that the ending was quite appropriate to the comic, honestly. And having enjoyed 9 years (10 years? 8 years? I have no idea anymore) of high quality free entertainment is hardly something to complain about.
But seriously, the ending was good! Of course one of the problems about the genre is that it isn't about climaxes or accomplishments, its about hilarious side-jokes. The plot is largely a device to allow there to be side-jokes, although it is also a plot about how hugely incompetent people can consistently screw everything up. It's what Family Guy tries to do, except taken to its pure essence. In any case, this ending nicely wraps up the 'incompetent people screw things up.'

But I do still say that people would have bought the idea of the white mages as the true heroes. WM needs a better PR agent.

However I also have to admit I misunderstood Brian, when he said that there would be a few more (or might be a few more, whatever it was exactly) comics. I thought he meant this was not the 'official story end,' and hence expected more. Which I think largely explains the number of emails he apparently got.

I'm also a bit anxious about this Marvel business. Frankly I don't read mainstream comics normally but I'd consider it with Brian on board. On the other hand I fear that Marvel will attempt to tone down his particular brand of wackiness which he was totally free with in 8bit and is largely free (with less cursing) in AR.

[venuspriestess]

I'm sorry, but people who are saying the ending is good are just in denial. They don't want to believe Brian would screw us over with such a rushed and uninspired ending.
And free entertainment--I'm sure that each of us has supported this site in some way, either through buying merchandise, or his book, etc.

[Kalbelgarion]

If only Brian didn't have to eat...then he wouldn't be forced to sell us content like Warbot and HIKYM for outrageous prices.

Too bad he's not working on an 8BT epilogue, that he's going to give to us for free. That would be awesome, but Brian's been cooped up in his solid gold house counting his fortune, ever since his webcomic gravy train came in.

Damn him!

For what it's worth, the first few dozen comics of 8BT were pretty dull. It didn't get good until Red Mage was introduced.

[venuspriestess]

Come on, with Atomic Robo and now a Marvel gig, are you telling me he is dirt poor?

[synkr0nized]

Wait.

How is ending a ridiculous comic by referring to one of its original strips a bad ending? What is it you guys are expecting? It seems pretty appropriate to me.

[synkr0nized]

He should make even more! And when the fighters are finally done with Namek, they can go on to fight new, ridiculous enemies!

[Dracorion]

Originally Posted by venuspriestess

Come on, with Atomic Robo and now a Marvel gig, are you telling me he is dirt poor?

He ain't exactly filthy rich either, or rich at all. I'd put him in the upper echelons of middle class, and that's pushing it.

And he worked his ass off for that money, you're really going to hold it against him, demand that he stop getting paid so you can get your free entertainment?

[Geminex]

Ah, venuspriestess?

[Gamer8585]

It dose seem that there needs to be a capper comic or small epilogue arc for 8BT. However the main story has pretty much been wrapped up. There is no more Final Fantasy I left to parody.

Lets look at whats been happening, Brian took the general narrative arc of Final Fantasy I and filled its character roles with morons, shysters, sociopaths, and a few well meaning heroic individuals (for contrast).

What happened in FFI after Chaos was killed? You go to a ending narration explaining that the Light Warriors closed the time loop are back at the beginning of their adventure and nobody remembered what happened.

What happened in 8BT after Chaos was killed? You see the Light Warrior's taking credit for the death of Chaos, and nobody will ever know what really happened. And a newspaper article that may just be White Mage's fantasy about giving the credit to the Dark Warriors, just to screw over the Light Warriors.

In short the comic is FULLY done in plot. Right now all it could use is one more strip to show what happens to each of the characters just to close them out.

However, Brian is now busy with Atomic Robo (which he is making real $$$$ from), and writing for Marvel comics (which he is making $$$$ from and building a good resume on). He'll get to finishing out 8BT when he has the time and drive to.

So, just enjoy the rest of the stuff on nuklearpower and let any final strips of 8BT come when they're ready to.

[Seil]

Uh, Miss Priestess? I think the point that everyone is trying to get across is that Mr. Brian has worked hard to put out over a thousand comics for the enjoyment of all internet cave-dwellers. He's been doing this thing for years, y'see, and over the course of time, things have changed.

Web comics change in art or plot as a creator gets more comfortable with their work, and Brian's work has certainly changed over the years for better or for worse. Some people like the direction the comic took, some don't. It's all opinion.

The thing is that Brian has to pay for many things, just like the rest of us. More even, as I'd wager you're not paying for your own website or traveling fees to go to and from cons or veterinarian bills for your cat. I'd wager on him not being destitute, but I'm pretty sure he's not blowing mad cash on phat bling. The guy catching a break was pretty much guaranteed through karmic retribution. He's been puttin' out stuff that makes us laugh.

What he doesn't need is to be back-backhandedly insulted by his "fans." You might not like the ending, but you may have enjoyed the ride, and that's what counts, right?

Brian has been making an internet comic, and has the chance to reach a wider audience and work on established characters he probably likes with artists and writers he probably admires. It's not all about money, y'see? Good on Brian for having fun, making new free comics for us, his fans, and good luck to him on the new stage of his career.

That being said, I think you're just being an arse.