The Dreadful -- Chapter 4 - Page 11

BigDemonicBunny · 01-22-2012, 05:32 AM

On the other hand I can't see Erin becoming an actual bottle fairy.
I can see the drinking, I can't see the cheerful

MSperoni · 01-22-2012, 04:04 PM

I'm having second thoughts about my differing fonts for Erin and Ith... I just feel like I should make the dialog between them clear enough so I don't have to use a different font. I also am worried the new font for Ith is too evil looking, and too different, and so it makes her seem like she is talking in another voice. The idea is her and Erin have the SAME voice, they just say stuff in different character based on who is speaking.

Sooo...I don't know what to do now. I'm actually considering changing it back to the way it was. Changing it back to where they both use the same font. It might take an "extra two seconds" to figure out who is speaking, but so long as you CAN figure it out (or take a good guess) then I suppose a font is unnecessary...

Also, if you really were listening to Erin/Ith speaking, it might really take you an extra couple of seconds to figure out who was who. Like I said, they have the same sounding voice. It would sound like you're talking to one person.

Also it might be fun for it to be purposely confusing sometimes because it would open it up more to reader interpretation.

EDIT: Brian suggested I keep the two fonts and gave a good argument for doing so. So I guess I'll stick with them anyway

Normally I go with my gut but I can see his point, and I've made the mistake of not listening to him before.

A Zarkin' Frood · 01-22-2012, 04:35 PM

Those are actually points I'd raise myself if I were an author. I'm sure I can live with your comic stealing a few extra seconds of my life every time I read a page with Erin and Ith in it.

MSperoni · 01-22-2012, 10:01 PM

Well, my gut tells me I should stick with just the one font. However, Brian says it's a good idea to use two fonts for clarity purposes, and my other gut says I should listen to him. My third gut that says I shouldn't listen to anyone is actually telling me I should listen to Brian. And my final gut is just hungry.

TDK · 01-22-2012, 10:48 PM

I'm counting four. Are you a cow? That would explain the bovine pun obsession.

MSperoni · 01-22-2012, 10:52 PM

Hmm...maybe I'm part cow. I'm not all that fat though.

TDK · 01-22-2012, 10:55 PM

Well neither is Boozloaf.

MSperoni · 01-22-2012, 11:02 PM

True enough. Booz is all super beefy.

phil_ · 01-22-2012, 11:31 PM

Well, if I were a dude writing two characters who share a body and voice, I would embrace the idea that, at some level, they are both the same character, and anyone listening to them, in-comic or beyond the fourth-wall, would be confused as to who is talking eventually.

But, then, I don't care if people understand my comics as long as they enjoy them, which takes a different angle than that with which you're approaching The Dreadful. You should probably go with two fonts.

TDK · 01-22-2012, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSperoni

Booz is all super beefy.

01-22-2012, 04:04 PM	#102
MSperoni Artist and Writer of Comics Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,666	I'm having second thoughts about my differing fonts for Erin and Ith... I just feel like I should make the dialog between them clear enough so I don't have to use a different font. I also am worried the new font for Ith is too evil looking, and too different, and so it makes her seem like she is talking in another voice. The idea is her and Erin have the SAME voice, they just say stuff in different character based on who is speaking. Sooo...I don't know what to do now. I'm actually considering changing it back to the way it was. Changing it back to where they both use the same font. It might take an "extra two seconds" to figure out who is speaking, but so long as you CAN figure it out (or take a good guess) then I suppose a font is unnecessary... Also, if you really were listening to Erin/Ith speaking, it might really take you an extra couple of seconds to figure out who was who. Like I said, they have the same sounding voice. It would sound like you're talking to one person. Also it might be fun for it to be purposely confusing sometimes because it would open it up more to reader interpretation. EDIT: Brian suggested I keep the two fonts and gave a good argument for doing so. So I guess I'll stick with them anyway Normally I go with my gut but I can see his point, and I've made the mistake of not listening to him before. __________________ I do commissions! So Email me if you'd like anything and we'll work out the details! matts_1104@yahoo.com Follow me on Twitter for Dreadful news and random info! (though mostly it's just me babbling about nerd-stuff) http://twitter.com/#!/mSperoni Check out my Deviant Art page if you'd like to see other pictures I've made! http://exmile.deviantart.com/ Follow The Dreadful on Facebook! Last edited by MSperoni; 01-22-2012 at 04:32 PM.

01-22-2012, 04:35 PM	#103
A Zarkin' Frood formerly known as Prince. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Right here, with you >:) Posts: 2,395	Those are actually points I'd raise myself if I were an author. I'm sure I can live with your comic stealing a few extra seconds of my life every time I read a page with Erin and Ith in it. __________________ >:( C-:

01-22-2012, 10:01 PM	#104
MSperoni Artist and Writer of Comics Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,666	Well, my gut tells me I should stick with just the one font. However, Brian says it's a good idea to use two fonts for clarity purposes, and my other gut says I should listen to him. My third gut that says I shouldn't listen to anyone is actually telling me I should listen to Brian. And my final gut is just hungry. __________________ I do commissions! So Email me if you'd like anything and we'll work out the details! matts_1104@yahoo.com Follow me on Twitter for Dreadful news and random info! (though mostly it's just me babbling about nerd-stuff) http://twitter.com/#!/mSperoni Check out my Deviant Art page if you'd like to see other pictures I've made! http://exmile.deviantart.com/ Follow The Dreadful on Facebook!

01-22-2012, 10:48 PM	#105
TDK Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reality Posts: 2,914	Yes I am calling you fat I'm counting four. Are you a cow? That would explain the bovine pun obsession.

01-22-2012, 10:52 PM	#106
MSperoni Artist and Writer of Comics Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,666	Hmm...maybe I'm part cow. I'm not all that fat though. __________________ I do commissions! So Email me if you'd like anything and we'll work out the details! matts_1104@yahoo.com Follow me on Twitter for Dreadful news and random info! (though mostly it's just me babbling about nerd-stuff) http://twitter.com/#!/mSperoni Check out my Deviant Art page if you'd like to see other pictures I've made! http://exmile.deviantart.com/ Follow The Dreadful on Facebook!

01-22-2012, 05:32 AM	#101
BigDemonicBunny 75 kilos of Killer Rabbit Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 195	On the other hand I can't see Erin becoming an actual bottle fairy. I can see the drinking, I can't see the cheerful

01-22-2012, 10:55 PM	#107
TDK Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reality Posts: 2,914	Well neither is Boozloaf.

01-22-2012, 11:02 PM	#108
MSperoni Artist and Writer of Comics Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,666	True enough. Booz is all super beefy. __________________ I do commissions! So Email me if you'd like anything and we'll work out the details! matts_1104@yahoo.com Follow me on Twitter for Dreadful news and random info! (though mostly it's just me babbling about nerd-stuff) http://twitter.com/#!/mSperoni Check out my Deviant Art page if you'd like to see other pictures I've made! http://exmile.deviantart.com/ Follow The Dreadful on Facebook!

01-22-2012, 11:31 PM	#109
phil_ Just sleeping Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At home, probably in bed. Posts: 6,482	Well, if I were a dude writing two characters who share a body and voice, I would embrace the idea that, at some level, they are both the same character, and anyone listening to them, in-comic or beyond the fourth-wall, would be confused as to who is talking eventually. But, then, I don't care if people understand my comics as long as they enjoy them, which takes a different angle than that with which you're approaching The Dreadful. You should probably go with two fonts. __________________ Be T-Rexcellent to each other, tako.