EXÜBERANCE - fun time story for kids!

[Sneak]

NOW UPDATED 10:37 PM EST, 3/23/09

INTRODUCTION - Please read!

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A non-OOTS style, non-interactive, non-written or drawn by a talented writer or artist comic.

You see, when I said it was interactive, I really just meant that you can tell me whatever you want, and I will promptly ignore you.

No, I don't own a dictionary.

Suggestions are always welcome, however.

Anyway, I'm just going to come out and say it. This comic will most likely be ridiculous, cheesy, and badly drawn.

It is also mine, so if anyone but me calls it ridiculous, cheesy, and badly drawn, I will have no choice but to fight them.

It's not that I'm so overly sensitive or defensive of my work, but, well, honor demands it, and who am I to overrule centuries of pointless bloodshed?

And now, without further ado (actually, there are four words left in this sentence, not including what I'm currently typing in parentheses or the title of the comic, so that's still a little bit of ado left, I guess, but I hope you are willing to overlook this transgression against your expectations and continue on, brave reader), I present to you...

EXÜBERANCE!

Okay, okay, I lied again. There's still just a tad more ado to be had. I'd just like to thank you for your time (seriously, this has been a pretty long-winded introduction, and it's not even over!) and to beseech you to continue reading, even if it's terrible, so that I can feel validated in my existence and continue churning out half-baked ideas before a disinterested and comic-jaded audience. Deal?

And that's all the ado I can manage today, so, here goes...

[Comic was originally here - scroll down to see]

Also: the first comic is somewhat wall-of-texty, and I realize that. I've got our best moose-wranglers by day / wall-of-text-tearing-downers by night on the job.

Seriously, though, there are a couple comics in the "prologue" section that may have a lot of text, but just bear with me here. It'll all be over soon. And I mean that in a good way, not in an "OH GOD OH GOD WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE WAAAGH" way.

Please excuse the terrible jokes contained within this post, I'm nervous and/or an idiot.

The second comic will most likely be posted in an hour or so...I just want to see if I can get some attention with the intro first.

[Second comic now up - scroll down to see]

CURRENT COMIC/S - 13: Just From Time To Time

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"..." "..." "..." "...huh."

Current Comic Notes: I played around with the positioning of the speech bubbles a bit, but I couldn't get it to look perfect. I hope it's clear that Charles is the one talking at the beginning and end.

ARCHIVES-

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1: Introduction

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Wayne Coyne is an exception.

2: The Mushroom Dies At The End

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Acid doesn't count as a drug, right?

3: They Really Wanted A Daughter

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"How can you cry?"
"How can I talk?"
"Touché."

4: A Lesson In Worldmaking: Do As I Say, Not As I Do

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"Stephen King? Any relation to the author?"
"Who, the famous romance novelist? No, I don't think so."

5: Even Better Than Monotypes

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"Sweet hat, man."
"Right back atcha."

6: Afternoon Exuberance

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Yoshimi was on vacation.

7: If I Were George R.R. Martin, Charles Would Be Dead Right Now

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A little slow on the uptake, eh?

8: LOLWUT

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Srsly.

9: Charles Wakes Up And Drives To Work

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Srsly.

10: Surprise Surprise!

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"What? They don't even have any alpadifters in this time period? WHAT IS THIS!?"

11: You're Makin' Me Craaaazy

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...SIKE!

12: No Horses Were Available

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"And they lived happily ever after."
"What?"

As always, reviews/suggestions/New England clam chowder are always welcome.

Banners: (no spoilers needed—sized according to rules)

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Banner 1: EXUBERANCE!

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[url=http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106844][right][img]http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5900/exuberancesmall.gif[/img][/right][/url]

Banner 2: SERENITY!

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[url=http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106844][right][img]http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5317/exuberancebanner2.gif[/img][/right][/url]

I'm also willing to take requests for EXÜBERANCE style artwork/avatars, if anyone wants anything. I'm kinda bored of OOTS style drawing, but I'd still let to get some extra practice in.

[Bayar]

What a breath of freshness this comic turned out to be. Finally, a webcomic that is actually funny without unnecesarilly long textblocks. Non-oots style too

[Szilard]

Yay.

[-skimmer-]

You gained attention, congratulation!

[Sneak]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone — I only hope I don't let you all down like last time.

Anyway, second comic is up. <---- LINKS TO COMIC IMAGE

[Nameless]

This is extreamly sureal. o.O

[Sneak]

Originally Posted by Nameless

This is extreamly sureal. o.O

I try.

[Phase]

This is my new second favorite forum comic. You have my praise.

[Shades of Gray]

And my bow.

[Trizap]

..........what?

[Sneak]

...come on, no one's gonna give me an axe?

New comic: They Really Wanted A Daughter.

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"How can you cry?"
"How can I talk?"
"Touché."

@Phase: thanks for the praise!

[Shades of Gray]

I'd give you an axe but I've already given you a bow. What will I fight the orcs off with then?

[memnarch]

Statement "Interesting comic";
Watch.exe;
Display 418axe.jpg;
Statement "What do you want one for?";

Interesting comic

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What do you want one for?

[Sneak]

Originally Posted by memnarch

Statement "Interesting comic";
Watch.exe;
Display 418axe.jpg;
Statement "What do you want one for?";

Interesting comic

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What do you want one for?

Originally Posted by Phase

This is my new second favorite forum comic. You have my praise.

Originally Posted by Shades of gray

And my bow.

Needed an axe to complete the set. Disregarding the sword.

Anyway, thanks for the axe, and for what is perhaps a compliment?

[Phase]

Hmm... That tree looks a might suspicious. I don't trust it...

[Trizap]

I am already completely confused, I won't in this thread again, or read this comic........no idea whats going on.......

[memnarch]

Give it time; there's only been 3 shortish comics so far.

[Sneak]

Originally Posted by Phase

Hmm... That tree looks a might suspicious. I don't trust it...

Never trust a tree.

This philosophy has served me well thus far.

Originally Posted by Trizap

I am already completely confused, I won't in this thread again, or read this comic........no idea whats going on.......

You accidentally a whole bottle of Coke?

In any case, I'm sorry that you feel that way, I suppose. If it helps, I can give you a backrub. No?

Seriously, though, it would help/be nice if instead of just saying "I'MA LEAVE!" you actually posted some sort of advice or suggestion or even just clarified as to what exactly is confusing you. I mean, I understand that the circumstances of Charles' appearance in the clearing are a bit fuzzy, but they really haven't been explained yet. He's confused too. If you mean that you are confused about what is actually going on in the comic, as opposed to the circumstances...then that's a problem, I guess, although I have no idea why you would be confused in that regard. It's pretty clear what's going on — he wakes up, talking worm says hi, he talks with talking worm.

I really don't mean to be harsh, but constructive criticism > all.

Originally Posted by memnarch

Give it time; there's only been 3 shortish comics so far.

Thanks for the benefit of the doubt. :)

The next comic is actually a big exposition comic, so hopefully that will illuminate things a bit.

[Dallas-Dakota]

Oh Sneaky, I thought you couldn't get more awesome. You proved me wrong once more.

This looks to be awesome.

And I would totally offer to be the artist, except that I have no time and that you draw great already.

Rock update on!

[The Neoclassic]

Originally Posted by Sneak

Seriously, though, it would help/be nice if instead of just saying "I'MA LEAVE!" you actually posted some sort of advice or suggestion or even just clarified as to what exactly is confusing you.

I entirely understand and agree. I mean, I find the comic odd so far, and not entirely sensical, but I figure it will become less confusing in future comics. Departing from a thread is best done silently or else with a productive explanation of why you didn't enjoy it.

I must say, I do like the art so far! All in all, the comic is strange, but I will keep coming back to read tish for at least a little while (possibly very regularly for quite some time, depending on how it goes!).

[Nameless]

Can Charles take out an axe and attack the worm?

[Phaedra]

Ha, I like it. Very surreal, with witty humour. You actually made me laugh out loud, well done you

I have no bladed weapons to give you though. You'll have to settle for my admiration. Which isn't as useful for cutting things, I'll admit.

[Bayar]

You can have my wrench-staff.

[Sneak]

Originally Posted by dallas-dakota

Oh Sneaky, I thought you couldn't get more awesome. You proved me wrong once more.

This looks to be awesome.

And I would totally offer to be the artist, except that I have no time and that you draw great already.

Rock update on!

Woot! Thanks!

I got Dallas-Dakota's approval. Now this **** is official!

Originally Posted by Queenfange

I entirely understand and agree. I mean, I find the comic odd so far, and not entirely sensical, but I figure it will become less confusing in future comics. Departing from a thread is best done silently or else with a productive explanation of why you didn't enjoy it.

I must say, I do like the art so far! All in all, the comic is strange, but I will keep coming back to read tish for at least a little while (possibly very regularly for quite some time, depending on how it goes!).

Thanks, and I hope you give it a try and like it.

Originally Posted by Phaedra

Ha, I like it. Very surreal, with witty humour. You actually made me laugh out loud, well done you

Very surreal, with witty humor? Kinda what I was goin' for. SUCCESS!

I was worried it came across as "This is your brain on drugs, minus the funny."

I have no bladed weapons to give you though. You'll have to settle for my admiration. Which isn't as useful for cutting things, I'll admit.

Eh, that's much better anyway.

Originally Posted by Nameless

Can Charles take out an axe and attack the worm?

No, but he can cast MAGIC MISSILE ON THE DARKNESS!

Originally Posted by bayar

You can have my wrench-staff.

...

...

...knife-WREEEEENCH! [/janitor]

[Nameless]

What about a magic axe?

[Sneak]

...but why would he want to kill the friendly giant talking worm?

In any case...new comic.

4: A Lesson In Worldmaking: Do As I Say, Not As I Do

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"Stephen King? Any relation to the author?"
"Who, the famous romance novelist? No, I don't think so."

If you prefer to read it on a white background, just open the image in a new window. Might make these a tad easier to see.

[Phase]

Sweet, I know the feeling of being unable to have an imaginative name for a setting.

Damn Aliens and their planet called Planet...

[memnarch]

The guy is probably going to go dispose of the sultan. [/randomprediction]

[Sneak]

Originally Posted by Phase

Sweet, I know the feeling of being unable to have an imaginative name for a setting.

Damn Aliens and their planet called Planet...

Oh, believe you me, I had LOTS of ideas. Like, uhh...

...well...

...erm...

Originally Posted by memnarch

The guy is probably going to go dispose of the sultan. [/randomprediction]

Let's just wait and see what happens.

Seriously, though. I only have a rudimentary plan for the plot—I don't have everything written out. I'll probably be as surprised by what happens as you will.

But now it's time for a—

NEW COMIC - 5: Even Better Than Monotypes

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"Sweet hat, man."
"Right back atcha."

Enjoy, you three who read this.

[-skimmer-]

Only three? Heh, you really underestimate yourself