Search: (You must be sick of these ABR backstories now)

[Calamity]

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Hey, I was the first to say that Lying would start a trend, so I may as well join in on it. :smalltongue:

Latest Comic (Page 21):
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ARCHIVE!
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I made an intro-type thing! Beware of spoilers.
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Chapter 1 Title Page:
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So without further ado:
Comic 1: Why not to live in Blauport City.
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You don't see many Tieflings in ABR and even less Aasimars. Why? Well......

[Lyinginbedmon]

Without revealing anything, Lying might actually have a few points in support of that serial killer...

[Calamity]

Lying, you never fail to surprise me. All I can say is: Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? :smalltongue:

[Nameless]

Ahh, a nother british backstory. Welcome abroad! (my enter button isn't working for some reason) :smallconfused: Anway, this looks promesing!

[Calamity]

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Now you know (roughly) where this is. :smallwink:

[Calamity]

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So far, every single comic in this backstory has a reference to an upcoming major event. :smallwink:

The one in this one is quite obvious if you can see it.

EDIT: For some reason, the bottom panel has been cut in half. :smallconfused:

Well, it didn't cut out anything important

[Calamity]

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He may seem quite young for an oracle but he is an elf. :smalltongue:

Note that the crystal is a reference to one of my favourite US shows. Kudos to whoever can guess it. :smallwink:

[Bayar]

sweet. make more :smallbiggrin:

[Lyinginbedmon]

Crystal, crystal...I got nothing

Is it Smallville? :smallconfused:

[Calamity]

Nope, Lying sorry. :smalltongue:
However I can understand why you guess that. I think any clue would give it away instantly.

EDIT: I've thought of a reasonable clue: Nameless seems to use something that is used in the series A LOT.

It's probably not intentional, as I have also seen elsewhere.

[Nameless]

EDIT: I've thought of a reasonable clue: Nameless seems to use something that is used in the series A LOT.


You make it up as you go along?

[Lyinginbedmon]

Is it Reaper?

[Nameless]

A pineapple?

[Calamity]

Lying: No. :smallsmile:

Nameless: I'm not aware of a show called Pineapple. :smalltongue:

[Nameless]

That's because they haven't taken over the world yet... but they will theeeyyy will...

[Bayar]

Is it Marmelade boy? Never watched it, but it kinda turns up when searching for YuGiOh episodes on Veoh

[Calamity]

Is it Marmelade boy? Never watched it, but it kinda turns up when searching for YuGiOh episodes on Veoh

Is it... what? You people are so strange. :smallwink:

Clue: (You've got to get it when you read this) Triquetra.

[Lyinginbedmon]

Nope, I got nothing

EDIT: Google + Wikipedia = Charmed. Right?

[Calamity]

Nope, I got nothing

EDIT: Google + Wikipedia = Charmed. Right?

...Yes. :smallannoyed:

:smallbiggrin:

Half-kudos for cheating. :smalltongue:

[Nameless]

...Yes. :smallannoyed:

:smallbiggrin:

Half-kudos for cheating. :smalltongue:

I'm still not following...

[Calamity]

I'm still not following...

The show is called Charmed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charmed)

[Nameless]

The show is called Charmed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charmed)

I know what the show is called...I... oh, you're using the symbol.

But if this is an ABR backgroun story, And I'm already useing the symbol... then... I sence another crossover...

[Calamity]

I know what the show is called...I... oh, you're using the symbol.

But if this is an ABR backgroun story, And I'm already useing the symbol... then... I sence another crossover...

I... what? On the Oracle's shelf there is a crystal. This refers to the scrying crystal used in mny of the episodes. I'm not using the symbol.

[Nameless]

Oh that's okay then (I have no idea what your talking about as I don't watch that show)

Charmed ruind the trinity symbol, it used to mean trio, purity and other weird wikka things... now it's just a show gimick... :smallannoyed:

[Calamity]

Oh that's okay then (I have no idea what your talking about as I don't watch that show)

Charmed ruind the trinity symbol, it used to mean trio, purity and other weird wikka things... now it's just a show gimick... :smallannoyed:

Pff, you said yourself you don't watch the show. How do you know it has turned it into a gimmick?

[Nameless]

Pff, you said yourself you don't watch the show. How do you know it has turned it into a gimmick?

Because shut up.

[Calamity]

Added Chapter 1 Title Page. :smallsmile:

Why am I doing it this in the wrong order, you ask? Well.....
I'm Chaotic....

[Calamity]

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Yay references! Also, I apologise for the bad pun. :smalltongue:

[Green-Shirt Q]

Things look good so far, but I noticed that you haven't put your newest comics up in the first page yet.

You should do that.

[Calamity]

Q... I was going to do that as soon as I hit page 2 >_>

Which would be now. Well, almost. :smallbiggrin:

EDIT: Search now has an archive! Now you won't have to search for the comics.

Oh no! I've done it again.... :smallwink:

And Q, I've done as you asked, there is a latest comic slot now. :smallsmile:

[Lyinginbedmon]

Darn it we get right to the apparent foreshadowed point and then production stalls :smallfrown: :smallmad:

[memnarch]

That's a pity. :smallfrown:

[Lyinginbedmon]

I'm rolling a Search check, and depending on my findings a Heal check...

[Calamity]

After charging your heal for 8 days, you finally get a result!

iPagina Seis! (Page 6) :smalltongue:
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[Lyinginbedmon]

Ah, foreshadowing, I know it well :smallbiggrin:

[memnarch]

That you do.


:smallbiggrin: It's alive! :smallbiggrin:

[Omicroncubed]

Yay it's back :smallsmile: Hehe Joku is a funny name considering that it's Finnish for someone
No offense in any way
And I thought I already posted here... :smallconfused: Meh... Liking it :smallbiggrin:

@V: I am well aware of the fact :smalltongue:

[Calamity]

Yay it's back :smallsmile: Hehe Joku is a funny name considering that it's Finnish for someone
No offense in any way
And I thought I already posted here... :smallconfused: Meh... Liking it :smallbiggrin:

Well, the fact that Joku means 'someone' in Finnish is purely coincidence (a mega-unlikely one at that) :smalltongue:

Uh also.. there's a very important word missing in panel 2. It's may not be with you. I better fix that now!

[Calamity]

Page 7 is up... now!
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Nievlin's surname as a secret meaning. I'm not going to elaborate on it though because that would spoil the surprise.

[Nameless]

It's like the Matrix only with less bending backwards! :smallsmile:

[memnarch]

Ooo, the killer!

[Calamity]

This could've been up before my disappearance, had Inkscape not crashed as my mouse cursor moved to Save. (Yeah Yeah don't start Nameless :smalltongue:)

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[memnarch]

Yay! Update!


Poor seer. :smallfrown:

[Lyinginbedmon]

Hope he has Disintegrate insurance

[Calamity]

The Search continues!

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[Lyinginbedmon]

That...doesn't look good...for the heroes I mean :smalleek:

[Calamity]

Just as you thought the thread would fall to page 2, it survives!

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[Calamity]

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Doesn't look like things are getting any better, hmm?

On a side note: This took me ages to do, yes it's only 3 panels, and it certainly doesn't look like it took ages :smallfrown:, but hey at least I have a connection and can post it now.

[Lyinginbedmon]

Definitely good to see it's still in production, my condolences on the connection issues :smallfrown:

[Calamity]

Definitely good to see it's still in production, my condolences on the connection issues :smallfrown:

Thanks. Yeah I had planned to be to comic 20 at least by now but oh well, guess I'm just really good at being inconsistent. Doesn't help that I'm going on holiday for 2 weeks on June 29 so then I'll be even further behind.

[memnarch]

Glad to see you're still up and running! :smallcool:

[Calamity]

No you are not imagining things, this is an update:

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If you're feeling observant, look very closely at panel 3. :smalltongue:

[memnarch]

Hm. I don't see anything unusual....

[Calamity]

Hm. I don't see anything unusual....

It'll only be visible to those who look hard enough. Yes this is intentional. :smallamused: :smalltongue:

[DoomITP]

I SEE!!!!! nothing :smallamused:

[Tiffanie Lirle]

Theres like.. a bubble or something around them.. or I may be seeing things.

[memnarch]

Ahhhh..... There we are. Very subtle there Calamity.

[Calamity]

Preview:
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From Chapter 2: The Price of Destiny

All I've got for you after this 3 week hiatus, I'm afraid. Sorry. :smallfrown:

EDIT: Oh I'm aware that the colours blend in with each other too much, however, I blame my laptop for this because on my laptop even colours that are suppoised to be close to each other look very different.

[Dallas-Dakota]

Thou has gender-bended them... /captain obvious.

[Calamity]

Thou has gender-bended them... /captain obvious.

Woah.... ew. :smallyuk:

Captain Wrong more like. :smalltongue:
Even I'm not that twisted

[Dallas-Dakota]

Note to self, do not try and seek changes when thou is 99% asleep and the 1% awake is pure twisted mind....

[Calamity]

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Now, I have quite a lot to say about this one. Originally, I'd planned for Taark to appear in ABR before his debut in Search, but I had not expected ABR to slow down so suddenly. But hey, what can you do?

Also, I nearly made a stupid error as I was usingmy ABR template therefore nearly posted this comic with Kal wearing a purple cape. Crisis averted though. :smallwink:

Also, what you do think, is my new art style an upgrade, or a downgrade? I was kind of forced into it.

Oh, and I just can't get the kneeling pose right! :smallannoyed:

[Lyinginbedmon]

Art style is definitely improved, but big tree is big...

[Calamity]

Art style is definitely improved, but big tree is big...

I know. But you know, big trees exist. :smalltongue:

Thanks by the way.

[Lyinginbedmon]

I'm aware big trees exist, but it must be massive given that it's overflowing the page

[memnarch]

I like the upgrade.

[Calamity]

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The type of thing I have to put up wth on a regular basis thanks to me having chosen a feminine-looking male as my avatar. :smallsigh:

I'm not (http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4371/fireballwh6.png) joking (http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w118/kpenguin222/comic25.gif) either (http://i25.tinypic.com/2bnz2t.png) :smalltongue:

Oh, on a side note, I'm making up for lost time. I planned to be further ahead than comic 14 by now.

[memnarch]

Hey, as long as it doesn't get over done, it's amusing. :smallbiggrin:

[Calamity]

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I'm supposed to be catching up dammit. Luckily, I'm able to avoid this Writer's Block that I have for Search 'cuz I've already planned ahead the story and stuff. Now If I could just rite for my SMBG all would work out well......

Also, the last panel here? I hate it. Hate it. Wouldyou believe I spent nearly an hour on that last panel? Well, no, because it's crap. :smallannoyed:

[Lyinginbedmon]

There isn't that much off with the last panel. Of note are the motion lines around the wheels and the horse's massively undersized head (Or oversized body). If you lost the motion lines on the wheels and fixed the horse it would be fine.

It's a pretty good comic overall :smallsmile:

[memnarch]

If the horse's body was thinner, it might look a little better.

[Calamity]

Humm, I thought it might be that. Thanks guys. :smallsmile:

EDIT: Tweaked version is up. Still not happy with it though.
If it don't work for you try pressing refresh.

[memnarch]

Actually, clearing the cache might be a better.

And yes, it does look better, but animals are always going to look a little funny in this style.

[Lyinginbedmon]

Much better, I concur.

Arts & Crafts: Where we critique your artwork helpfully or bash it into the ground :smallbiggrin:

[Calamity]

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The next page will make up for the lack of plot in this one. :smalltongue:

[Green-Shirt Q]

I love the comics, Calamity. Keep up the good work.

[memnarch]

A cheap laugh, but a laugh nonetheless. :smalltongue:

[Calamity]

A cheap laugh, but a laugh nonetheless. :smalltongue:

Cheap, yes. But you don't want to end up overspending. :smallwink:
That was really bad

[Calamity]

True Resurrection!

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Interestingly enough, this is actually the first time I've drawn non-Medium sized humanoids. Yes, it's taken me over a year. ...Don't ask why.

[memnarch]

Well, this is a pleasant surprise. :smallsmile:

[Lyinginbedmon]

Certainly this'll be intriguing to read, why was the spellcaster invisible, for example?

[Nameless]

Calamity has a comb over. :smalltongue:

[Calamity]

@^: I'm just going to ignore the above comment. :smalltongue:

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[Calamity]

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So, looking at some of my previous pages, I realised something. Sometimes, my panels are far TOO big and I end up with a comic that does almost nothing plot-related. So, for page 19, the layout got a serious redesign. I'm happier now with the layout.

And, two new named characters make their debut here. :smallsmile:

Oh yes, and this comic took me one helluva long time to make, and it's mostly dialogue. Seriously, how I'm gonna manage to find time for the more action-y stuff I don't know.

[Lyinginbedmon]

Lying to be paladin may be appropriate under the circumstances...

[Calamity]

Lying to be paladin may be appropriate under the circumstances...

Lying, don't begin a sentence with the verb form of "lying" ever again. My brain can't handle it. :smallconfused::smalltongue:

What did you say?

[Green-Shirt Q]

Lying to be paladin may be appropriate under the circumstances...

Lyinginbedmon's a paladin? :smalleek: I bet you knew somebody'd say that.

[memnarch]

Even I'm confused.

Text-y comics are ok, as long as it's interesting.

[Calamity]

Uh, Lying... seriously? Can you please tell us what you meant?

*is extremely confused now*

[Lyinginbedmon]

Uh, Lying... seriously? Can you please tell us what you meant?

*is extremely confused now*

Your name is Calamity ("Kal"), telling the paladin that may not be the best start to a conversation.

[Calamity]

Your name is Calamity ("Kal"), telling the paladin that may not be the best start to a conversation.

But "Kal" does not call himself or acknowlegde the name of Calamity, yet.

[Calamity]

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Wow, these comics are taking increasingly long to make. A full 2 hours 20 minutes spent on this one, even though it's only OotS style. Now I remember why there's such huge gaps between updates. I'm so lazy. :smalltongue:

It may be the fact that there's 4 new templates in this one. (Nievlin and Joku haven't appeared in any comic before this one after my computer had to be reformatted, and there's the city guard and female spellcaster template). But I don't remember the templates taking me that long.

I also go on a lot, don't I? :smalltongue:

[memnarch]

"Awww man! I hate it when the scene begins 'in medias res'!" :smallcool:

[Lyinginbedmon]

Now I wonder why they look familiar :smallbiggrin:

[Calamity]

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Bleh. I actually don't have much to say for once. Enjoy the update, there may not be another for a while.