Pixelart Webcomic: Updates Regularly.

[St. Salieri]

I don't really need another webcomic to keep track of, but this one looks more than good enough to add to the list.

"I will be the future" is one of the most awesome crazy things I've heard all month.

[Neoriceisgood]

Page 7.

[just for those curious, I won't keep up this update speed in the future, but I'd like to have a good ground base with a chapter for each of the three characters as fast as possible, mostly to get the feel down.]

[Ascension]

What's up with the little "ignore" on the sword still stuck in the ground after the bandit pulls the sword out of the ground? I mean, I get that it isn't supposed to be there anymore, but it still is, so you should ignore it, but is it supposed to be a joke?

Anyway, I do like the comic, despite not having commented to this effect earlier, that little thing just kind of bugged me.

[Ghastly Epigram]

This is great! It is clear you have put a lot of thought into this and it definitely shows. I agree the sprites are of professional quality. And heck, the backgrounds are really nice as well! (Especially the forest and the towers in the desert ones). I have to admit I had doubts about the layout you chose at first, but it actually seems to work pretty well. And of course the comic itself is very entertaining. Am I gushing? I think I am gushing. >.>

But yeah, good stuff, will definitely be watching it eagerly!

[Enlong]

I thought those were professional game sprites when I first saw them.



The only other sprite comic I've seen with decent pixel art was "A Modest Destiny".

*cough*Kid Radd*cough*

[Neoriceisgood]

What's up with the little "ignore" on the sword still stuck in the ground after the bandit pulls the sword out of the ground? I mean, I get that it isn't supposed to be there anymore, but it still is, so you should ignore it, but is it supposed to be a joke?

Anyway, I do like the comic, despite not having commented to this effect earlier, that little thing just kind of bugged me.

Actually, I finished the comic and removed the photoshop file with layers as I was satisfied with it, because I figured I'd only have to edit the text afterwards, which can easily be done without saving layered files.

After that I suddenly realised I forgot to remove the sword's layer!

The [ignore] is just a .. light hearted way of making it obvious I realise I made a mistake? I wouldn't have done it if I removed the sword as I should've when it was still a seperate layer.

[Wreckingrocc]

This is sweet. You've already surpassed half of the comics on this forum with quantity.

You've surpassed at least 90% with quality.

I can't figure out if he loves or hates nature, though.

He seems to love nature, but he takes no care that he made a cow cry by kicking it really hard.

[Neoriceisgood]

This is sweet. You've already surpassed half of the comics on this forum with quantity.

You've surpassed at least 90% with quality.

I can't figure out if he loves or hates nature, though.

He seems to love nature, but he takes no care that he made a cow cry by kicking it really hard.

He finds nature useful.

And I hope I can keep it up, I may slow down a bit as I've got more school work for the rest of the week, but I hope to keep my updates at least semi-regular.

[charl]

Onward my noble steed!

Epic.

[Vulion]

What program do you use to create this?

[Neoriceisgood]

pixeled parts - ms paints
BG outlines - hand drawn [with fineliner]
Bg colouring - photoshop
putting it together - photoshop.

[Hoplite]

I think it looks great, I really do, the story seems to develop good, personally I would have let the characters be a bit different in personality, but that differs from author to author, nothing bad about that. It really is great and you can consider me hooked.

You wouldn't by chance want to make a tutorial for people who want to learn make stuff as awesome as this, would you?

[Neoriceisgood]

I think it looks great, I really do, the story seems to develop good, personally I would have let the characters be a bit different in personality, but that differs from author to author, nothing bad about that. It really is great and you can consider me hooked.

Elaborate? A bit different doesn't tell me a whole lot.

You wouldn't by chance want to make a tutorial for people who want to learn make stuff as awesome as this, would you?

I may post some stuff on how I make certain things sooner or later, but this isn't a template-based comic.

If you've paid attention you've probably noticed that the characters so far all have pretty distinct portraits and appearances, although I may copy the body template on "nameless npcs" and the quality of "hero" portraits will probably always be a bit above the NPC portrait quality, there's not really any type of trick to it.

But I'm sure I can awnser more specific questions about certain aspects of the comic's art if you were interested in a single point [like just the sprites or just the portraits.]

Page 8, go go go.

[insecure]

--Awesome comic--

This is simply amazing.

[Neoriceisgood]

This is simply amazing.

Thanks.

[edit]

Comic 9 finished.

[Ascension]

I can't quite read why the Cool Guy's swords are purple, but that is awesome.

Burk is going to make it quite hard for the other two protagonists to match up to his greatness.

[Neoriceisgood]

I can't quite read why the Cool Guy's swords are purple, but that is awesome.

Burk is going to make it quite hard for the other two protagonists to match up to his greatness.

His grey ran out.

[Atomsized]

This is good .

I may have missed it in earlier posts, but does this comic have a title by any chance?

[Neoriceisgood]

This is good .

I may have missed it in earlier posts, but does this comic have a title by any chance?

Nope, I'm bad at titles.

[Green-Shirt Q]

HAPPY WORLD!!!!

Nope, I'm bad at titles.

I (or somebody else) could help you with it. I happen to be good (I think) at making titles.

Of course, I'd want to know more about the future story to give a good title for you, and I don't want to have the surprises spoiled.

Just saying is all.

Anyway, great comic. For some reason, Burk reminds me of the super hero "The Tick".

[Wreckingrocc]

For the title, as a temportary title (or if you really like one, a permenant), try some cheesy, vague, conceptual noun in the broad form.

I.e. Resonance, Resurgence, etc.

Or try just naming it after the name for the world.

If you don't have a name for a world, I can just type and see what I come up with.

Fernesia
Narleph
Ingenuia
Laerdaenia
Elphines
Aurnaela

...Etc.

Or, you could name it after the title of the BBEG(uy/roup)'s gang/group/organization/self.

Just brainstorming.

As for the comics, I laughed really hard at the drawing. It was freaking excellently done... Especially her draining face on the side.

If at all possible, make the 'because the gray ran out' just a little more legible, as you don't want others to miss out on the joke. It was great.

...And of course, a robot has to be in his team.

The drama and mysterious nature of Burk has just been shot down, seeing as his deep, 'foreshadowing' lines were just blown away.

Keep up the excellent work.

EDIT: You should probably also add 'extra' comics to the first page, such as Tobi's encounter with Melany. Maybe add the context of my line to add to the effect.

[Neoriceisgood]

Well the main reason I don't have a title yet is because I'd like to have a memorable title with a recognisable and good acronym.

I don't really think adding the world's name in the title would be a good idea, as I want to avoid adding words/names I made up myself within the actual title.

It has to be sharp, google friendly and memorable.


I'm still thinking about it, but I'm sure I'll get to it in due time, at least, before I make a website.

If at all possible, make the 'because the gray ran out' just a little more legible, as you don't want others to miss out on the joke. It was great.

Perhaps I'll fix it up tomorrow.

...And of course, a robot has to be in his team.

I'll refrain from commenting on the accuracy of his team portrayal.

The drama and mysterious nature of Burk has just been shot down, seeing as his deep, 'foreshadowing' lines were just blown away.

As I said, your first impression wasn't wrong, but Burk's good at heroic entrances.

EDIT: You should probably also add 'extra' comics to the first page, such as Tobi's encounter with Melany. Maybe add the context of my line to add to the effect.

Possibly, right now I mostly want to get chapter 1 for each character done, I'm almost done with Burk so gotta decide on who to do 2nd in line.

Anyway, great comic. For some reason, Burk reminds me of the super hero "The Tick".

Now that you mention it, they are similar in some ways, yeah.

[Ascension]

I'll refrain from commenting on the accuracy of his team portrayal.

Well, since I think you've said that the three protagonists will join up at some point, that takes care of (unless I miss my guess) the cool guy and the girl (though not the sort of girl Burk's envisioning). That only leaves Mage and Robot to acquire.

Now that you mention it, they are similar in some ways, yeah.

This is not a bad thing.

[Neoriceisgood]

Well, since I think you've said that the three protagonists will join up at some point, that takes care of (unless I miss my guess) the cool guy and the girl (though not the sort of girl Burk's envisioning). That only leaves Mage and Robot to acquire.

Actually, I I think I said that I'd like to keep all options open regarding how the stories will eventually correlate.

Although I have some ideas regarding what direction I'd like to take it in much later on, the three main characters won't necessarily end up being on good terms/the same side.

But I honestly can't state in advance how it'll end up as I may change my mind about things while making the comic.

[Prime32]

This is awesome. If I had to call it something right now, I would say "The Legend of Burk".

Why do I get the feeling that Burk is going to run into some random guy with purple swords and go nuts?


If you were having trouble with incorporating magic into the setting, this might give you some ideas. I had some other ideas on magic which I would be willing to share through PMs.

[Neoriceisgood]

The legend of Burk would be more fitting if it wasn't one out of 3 different storylines within the same story.

If you were having trouble with incorporating magic into the setting, this might give you some ideas. I had some other ideas on magic which I would be willing to share through PMs.

Feel free to PM ideas and suggestions, I do have a lot of ideas about magic worked out to a greater or lesser extend though, it was necessary as it'll play a big role later on.

[Lissou]

A comic name that just came to mee and is probably stupid, but that I thought I'd share: Sprited Away.
Get it. Because you use sprites... <.< >.>...

[Neoriceisgood]

I'd like it more if it wasn't based on a horse movie.


That being said, I don't think I'd want a medium-referring title either, as the medium is just a means for telling the story, but not of influence on the story itself.

I always found the title of "A Modest Destiny" to be strangely awesome due to it being a funny yet lighthearted phrase that completely contradicts how "modest" the hero's actual destiny is.

Something similar to that would probably be what I'm looking for, though I'm not entirely sure :)


I'm sure I'll get a title soon though, the most tricky part is getting one that really fits all three different stories to some extend.

[I actually do know of a big factor that binds them that I may use in the title.]

[edit]

Finished page 10.

[Wreckingrocc]

I like how the cow has a bandage :P

Burk truly is oblivious...

[Beholder1995]

This is an absolutely incredible comic. The sheer amount of work you've put into it, the quality, the entertainment value... fantastic, really.

In short, I will follow this.