Shadow of Fire--A Webcomic

[Sahaar]

Fellow playgrounders, Maximum Zersk and Sahaar are proud to present:

The Shadow of Fire Webcomic!

A tale of two brave warriors who dare to take on a powerful Empire by themselves. Presented in OOTS-style format.

Thanks to Maximum Zersk for the art. Written by me.


Book 1


1, Prologue (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-001.png)

2, The bushes are a clue (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-002.png)

3, Could be puberty (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-003.png)

4, Share your WIS Modifier with us, oh great Tim (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-004.png)

5, Believe it or not, there are Predator spoilers. (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-005.png)

6, No food for you! (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-006.png)

7, Not even if it was pretty with sugar on top (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-007.png)

8, There's a joke hidden in here somewhere... (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-008.png)

[Domochevsky]

...they banned fire, hm? Guess they're that evil. :smallwink:
(Odd transition from panel 1 to panel 2. "Yeah everything's going well. Oh wait, now it doesn't.")

[Sahaar]

Blame Zersk I take responsibilty for that. Oh, well. We're working on the next strips now, I promise they'll be at least slightly more interesting than the first one.

[Eric Tolle]

I think an empire that banned both magic and fire would be a pretty quickly self-correcting problem.

"I don't know why, but we keep losing to that small kingdom."
"You mean the one that has the metal armor and weapons, and cooked food, and magic?"
"Yeah, that one. I don't get it."

[Jokasti]

Will watch.

[Maximum Zersk]

Damn it, Sahaar. I was watching the Fancomic Sub-forum, waiting for you to put it up. And then you put it up here. :smalltongue:

Yeah, I'm thinking about the fire thing. I sent him something about a whole bunch of things in the comic, so we'll see.

[Jokasti]

If it's OotS style, shouldn't it be in Fancomics?

[Maximum Zersk]

If it isn't hosted anywhere else, it should be in Fancomics. :smalltongue:

And don't mind the soldier in panel three holding the sword in a wierd way. He's actually a lumberjack.

"I never wanted to be a soldier. I wanted to be a lumberjack!"

[Jokasti]

Don't forget to link in your signature

[Maximum Zersk]

Got it, thanks for reminding me. :smallsmile:

[Domochevsky]

But link it in a way that doesn't contain a "&posted=1#post8643992" in the URL. :smallwink:

[Maximum Zersk]

But link it in a way that doesn't contain a "&posted=1#post8643992" in the URL. :smallwink:

Did it do that? :smallredface:

[Domochevsky]

Did it do that? :smallredface:

Yes, that's exactly what you did. (And still do.)

Just remove that part from the URL and you're good. :smallsmile:

[Maximum Zersk]

'Kay, fixed it.

Still waiting for Sahaar to reply.

[Maximum Zersk]

'Kay, I finished page two.

Since it seems that Sahaar might not see it for a little, I'll post it here.

Page Two. (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-002.png)

[Sahaar]

Chapter 2 added to the Archive.

[Domochevsky]

"The path says to go through here" ...? The paper/parchment mayhaps?

So... yeah, at least the names are descriptive, that's always a good thing, right? :smallcool:

[Arcanoi]

Shouldn't there be MORE tombstones in panel 2, rather than less >_>?

[Jokasti]

Shouldn't there be MORE tombstones in panel 2, rather than less >_>?

Those are houses, they have little roofs. Roofs? Is that the correct spelling?

[Sahaar]

No, yes it is.


Strip 3 is in the works.

[Ninjaman]

Nice comic, i watch gladly to see where you take it

[Maximum Zersk]

Strip 3 is in the works.

Indeedly it is.

Sorry, I was gone for the past few weeks. Comic should up soon.

By the by, how would we go about moving the thread to fancomics? Using the report thingie, right?

[Domochevsky]

I think so, yes. But is it actually a fancomic because it uses stick-type art?

Personally i'd rather have it stay here, so i can keep an eye on it. (i don't check the fancomic forum) >_>

[Maximum Zersk]

Well, basically any comic that's hosted one the website needs to be in the fancomics section. We could keep it here, but we'd need to host it off-site. I could do that, but I'd need to see if Sahaar's okay with that.

[Hopeless]

Looking good so far.

Looking forward to part 3.

[Maximum Zersk]

And page 3 is done.

Here it is!

So how is it? (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-003.png)

[X2]

Great art.

[Maximum Zersk]

Why thank you. :smalltongue:

I'm going to try to fix the blur problem. Don't know why it's doing that.

[Comet]

And there goes the fourth wall. It's almost like it's a thing on this website. :smalltongue:

I like the writing. And the art.

[Sahaar]

I thank you :) Zersk does do good art, doesn't he?


Edit: New format, Chapter 3 added

Edit again: Chapter 4 ITWs.

[Maximum Zersk]

And there goes the fourth wall. It's almost like it's a thing on this website. :smalltongue:

I like the writing. And the art.

Yeah, about that...

The fourth wall left earth a while back.

[Lord Raziere]

Yeah, about that...

The fourth wall left earth a while back.

eh, its a trait of post-modernism, like all art movements it will eventually pass.

[Sahaar]

Yeah, about the 4th wall.....the demolition team's bill came in.....

[super dark33]

if the black haird guy was the mage, and had no glasses, robes are black & red, it would be me and my friend (who is blonde and blue eyes)

[Maximum Zersk]

eh, its a trait of post-modernism, like all art movements it will eventually pass.

Aw, but I like Post-Modernism. It's better than Modernism, at least.

Makes me curious about what Post-post-modernism is gonna be like.

[Lord Raziere]

Aw, but I like Post-Modernism. It's better than Modernism, at least.

Makes me curious about what Post-post-modernism is gonna be like.

"hey we're being those weird post-modern people who point out cliches and stuff."
"eh, that is not all that special I mean whats the point? lets go be stupid heroes anyways for kicks and giggles"

OR its gonna be using post modern elements for dramatic or even horrifying ways instead of the usual humorous bent

[Maximum Zersk]

So basically Post-Modern Deconstructionism? Aren't we almost doing that already?

EDIT: OH DEAR GOD WE'RE TALKING ABOUT ART MOVEMENTS IN A THREAD ABOUT A FANTASY WEBCOMIC USING STICK FIGURES.

Sweet.

[Lord Raziere]

frack I have no idea- art movements can sometimes last for decades and then the movement after that can backlash against the previous one, art movements are weird, we really have no way of knowing where it will go next, especially now that the internet is bringing freedom of expression to a whole new level, all art movements could be going on right now, or none of them or they're changing more rapidly, or whatever, there isn't really any predictability to it.

[Maximum Zersk]

Heh, well look at it this way. We may have broken the Fourth Wall, but we haven't made any D&D references yet. :smalltongue:

[Sahaar]

We should change that in part 5.

[Maximum Zersk]

Oh, hey look, only a month between the two. I think I'm getting faster.

The actual comic 4 is actually much bigger. This is just the first part.

Oh, and I'm trying the traditional gutters.

http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-004.png

Look, if I argue with you, I must take up the contrary position.

That's Flying Circus, not Holy Grail.

Yes it is.

No it isn't.

[Sahaar]

No, I've SEEN Holy grail, it's in there :P


Also, The D&D references? We've got one now :D

[Maximum Zersk]

No, I've SEEN Holy grail, it's in there :P


Also, The D&D references? We've got one now :D

Really? Hm, I must think of another reference to a different Monty Python work. :smalltongue:

[Maximum Zersk]

What is this?! What is this foolery?!

A new comic within a month? Preposterous!

http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-005.png

I've never watched Predator, so I have no idea what they're talking about. :smalltongue:

[super dark33]

nice one filler text!

[Sahaar]

You haven't seen Predator? What kind of blasphemy is this!?

[Maximum Zersk]

You haven't seen Predator? What kind of blasphemy is this!?

Oh, I own the DVD. It's just that I'm not allowed to watch it with the younger siblings around. Which is all the time. :smalltongue:

[Sahaar]

Hahaha, I know the feeling.

The script for chapter 6 will be PMed to you soon. probably tonight.

[Maximum Zersk]

Okay, I was hoping this next comic would be done in a day or two, but I'm experimenting with this comic a bit. I'll try to finish it by Sunday. If I do not make it, you may hit me as hard as you can...

With this Herring.

[Sahaar]

Awwww....I had a bloated Goldfish just for such an occasion...

[super dark33]

with herrings you can chop trees you know

[Sahaar]

True that. I'll go get said herring, then.

[Maximum Zersk]

Hahah~!

http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-006.png

No being hit with a herring for me!

Also, as you might have noticed, I'm experimenting with the background a bit. Tell me how it looks.

[super dark33]

Its nice! and one of te first webcomics i saw that has goblins shorter then people!

[Sahaar]

Good looking background, finally a change of scenery, eh?

[mastermind]

I like these comics. Hope to see more.

[Zexion]

Um... the speech bubble that says "me too" has no speech bubble spike. :smallsmile:

[Maximum Zersk]

Zexion, you must be hallucinating. That word bubble has always had a spike on it, and I have not just gone back and added it at this very moment.

>.>

superdark: Well, most Mythos has them as short little guys, doesn't it? :smalltongue:

Sahaar: Of course! :smallwink:

mastermind: Why thank you! It's nice that Sahaar and I are producing something good. :smallbiggrin:

[Sahaar]

Yeah, that is good to know. I'm going to go start page 7 right.....now.

[Maximum Zersk]

This is why I don't have a schedule. >.>

Next comic will be up soon.

[Sahaar]

Still waaaaaiiiitiiiinnnng....

[Maximum Zersk]

It's coming, don't worry.

Very slowly, mind you, but it's coming.

[Sahaar]

Yeah, well, take yer time. Better a good one really late than a crappy one really early.

[Maximum Zersk]

Feeneeshed, finally!


http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-007.png


Eurgh, the composition in this one bothers me a bit. >.<

[Sahaar]

Well, it appears we have an art upgrade of sorts. Maybe we'll reference that soon.

[Maximum Zersk]

Well, it appears we have an art upgrade of sorts. Maybe we'll reference that soon.

Well, not much of an art upgrade. Just me messing around with the angles. You don't get better unless you try, right? :smalltongue:

[Sahaar]

True. Sent you the script for #8. You've got a lot of thinking to do ;)

[HalfTangible]

I like it :) it ain't Shakespeare or burlew but it's decent so far

[Sahaar]

DECENT!? DECENT!? Thank you ;)

[Maximum Zersk]

Yeah, thank you. I don't think we're at the level of pervy-ness that Shakespeare was at, but we'll try. :smalltongue:

[Sahaar]

We may have a sex scene. I dunno.

[Akrim.elf]

fantastic end!!! :)

[Sahaar]

But we're not done yet!

Well, that was theend of our first story arc (of sorts), plenty moar to come.

[Sahaar]

MZ? You still there?

[Maximum Zersk]

Depends on what you mean by there.

School is time-consuming. NO, WAIT, THAT'S NOT AN EXCUSE TO WAIT 2 ****ING MONTHS, YOU IDIOT. -Slaps self-

Grargh. I'm almost done. >.>

[Sahaar]

Good boy. I thought the project was defunct.

And this particular chapter is quite difficult to draw.

[Maximum Zersk]

Hey, you know what'd suck?

Your computer breaking before you finish a comic! Heh.

...It shouldn't be too long, now. >.>

[Maximum Zersk]

I dunno about the two's story. (http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Zorosuke/ShadowofFire-008.png) Yeah, it's okay. I guess.

[super dark33]

MZ=maximum zersk
Rahaas=Saahar

[Sahaar]

AHA, you get it :D

[Fin]

Nice work guys, love the fact that you have introduced noses to the OotS style (on the goblin)

Quick, if somewhat odd question. What font are you using in your speech bubbles? Is it comic sans cause if so it doesn't look right to me, but it might just be me being dim...

[Maximum Zersk]

Oh, thank you! :smallsmile:

The font I use is not in fact Comic Sans, but a Freeware script designed by Blambot (http://www.blambot.com/) called Digital Strip.

[Sahaar]

-cough- bump -cough-