Hero's Quest (or, Why Prince Charming Stayed Single)

[fizzybobnewt]

Slaying the dragon is easy? Not the way I've heard it.
Looks great. Will follow. If it's all the same to you, could you not look behind yourself too often? It'll make my job that much easier. again

[Lady Moreta]

Originally Posted by Savannah

Not really; he reminds me a little of Elan, too. I tried really hard to make it so that he didn't, but the fact is any stick-figure with that style of blond hair looks a little like Elan...

True, and it was the blonde hair that made me think Elan at first... but then he consolodated it with the ditzy blonde-ness

[Oppolo]

He hasn't been too ditzy yet, just easily bored. I can see him being way more selfish, and maybe a little bit more nasty. Looking forward to learning more about the characters!

[Matthias2207]

Very nice comic.
I especially like the art, it's just like OOTs.
And, important, it has a lot of detail. I'm missing that in other fancomics.
*Subscribes to this thread*

[Lady Moreta]

Originally Posted by Oppolo

He hasn't been too ditzy yet, just easily bored. I can see him being way more selfish, and maybe a little bit more nasty. Looking forward to learning more about the characters!

Eh, the constant 'wanna do this?' "boring" makes me think ditzy.

[Savannah]

See, I don't think that Elan would be thrilled that his fiancee got captured because that means that he now has something to do...

[Lady Moreta]

Originally Posted by Savannah

See, I don't think that Elan would be thrilled that his fiancee got captured because that means that he now has something to do...

Ahhh, okay, I missed that he was the one getting married. Ignore everything I said previously in that case

[Savannah]

Well, technically, it isn't stated until the first panel of the next strip (And, really, I doubt Elan would be thrilled anyone was kidnapped just because he was bored and wanted something to do.)

[Strawberries]

Originally Posted by Savannah

Well, technically, it isn't stated until the first panel of the next strip (And, really, I doubt Elan would be thrilled anyone was kidnapped just because he was bored and wanted something to do.)

Actually, I see Elan having the opposite problem. He is too easily entertained :

: "You want to see the royal jester?"
: "YES! Oooh, I know, we could masquerade as hippopotami and play a tune in the town square!"
"Uhm...maybe not. Maybe you'd like to visit the royal wine cellar?"
: "Yes! Yes! And I coud bring Haley and Roy and Banjo and all my friends and then we could go on a trip I like trips and do they have a lot of wine and can I have some, and can Durkon come too and I also have a lollipop?"
: "..."

[Savannah]

Hahahaha, yeah, that sounds about like Elan I notice you didn't include "consulting" with Lady Red in your example there

[Strawberries]

That's just because he had the Cousellor speechless after the first two...

[Thomas Duskwind]

I found it funny that the king was saying bored until something was said about a dragon

[Dr paradox]

hm... considering the fact that the two nations are at peace with each other, and consider the mountains a natural barrier, I think it's reasonable to assume that niether of them have particularly strong armies. this is reinforced by the fact that the princess was kidnapped so easily from the kingdom that wouldn't necessarily let it happen based on how much like a fairy tale it is. considering this, any remotely sizeable army could probably take the valley, especially if they use a series of scare tactics.

unfortunately, I'm not seeing any major waterways to take control of to allow for easier mobility or creation of supply lines to the front. on the other hand, it means that there are few to no major natural obstacles to overcome once your forces have crossed the mountains. in addition, the fact that the majority of the valley isn't heavily forested suggests that cavalry would be quite effective, especially taking into account the likely difference in numbers and training.

The biggest obstacle, frankly, is crossing the mountains, especially since there don't seem to be any well tread passes through them. the key is finding a pass, flying over them, or digging a tunnel through them. I'd recommend drilling through them, if possible, because you'll be able to move troops through faster than through a pass, and you'd lose less men to exposure. also, steadier footing for the horses.

[super dark33]

and with magical siege engins nothing will stand in your way without being destroyed.

[Savannah]

...you guys are spending way too long analyzing the defenses of a fairy-tale kingdom

Also, it's Sunday:

Spoiler

[Strawberries]

I like the two headed minion. He is (...they are? ) cute.

Also, love he way you drew the horse.

[Lady Moreta]

Agreed. The horse is awesome

I like the bad guy, for some indefinable reason I'm having trouble putting my finger on, he's amusing - I think it's the monologing

[Skeppio]

Gotta agree, that horse is well-drawn.

And this villain is cool. I love his two-headed henchman!

[Savannah]

I traced a real horse, so I can't take total credit for it And I'm glad you like the villain and minion.

[Lady Moreta]

Originally Posted by Savannah

I traced a real horse, so I can't take total credit for it And I'm glad you like the villain and minion.

So? That just makes you more awesome. For being smart enough to think of that in the first place

[Ninjaman]

Looks really nice.

Originally Posted by Savannah

You do realize that, while they might not have artillery, they do have dragons, right?

Originally Posted by super dark33

So? i have artillary ON dragons!
man i must stop thinking about this.

Niether will help against my 5 epic level sorcerrers each with familycide.

Originally Posted by Teutonic Knight

See everyone? These are good image quality comics. I have yet to master to master their high polygon secret. Awesomely drawn comic too.

Your comic is awesome.

Originally Posted by Savannah

Hmm, that's odd... As far as I know, the image quality isn't going to be affected during exporting, no matter what you do. (Although if you then import the image you just exported into Inkscape, it will look very pixelated.) What sorts of problems are you having?

Originally Posted by Teutonic Knight

Nothing serious; it's probably just my own eyes and brain telling me my art will never be as good as some other people. It's probably perfectly fine, I'll just go back to finishing my comic now.

If you are still curious, peer closely at any of my comics and compare it to yours, and check if the various edges of stuff are blurred.

Mayby you are exporting in .jpg instead of .png?

[Andre]

The follow-up follow-down tower panel is just great and so is the horse - the 'Evil inside' disappointed me a little this time, though, a tad too static.

[Strawberries]

Another thing I'm wondering: are those blood stains on the villain's outfit, or something more mundane, say, barbecue sauce for instance?

[H Birchgrove]

Great adventure strip!

[Savannah]

Originally Posted by Strawberries

Another thing I'm wondering: are those blood stains on the villain's outfit, or something more mundane, say, barbecue sauce for instance?

You know, I'm really torn on how I want to answer that...They were intended to be blood stains, but the idea of barbecue sauce is awesome... Maybe both

[Guest#1]

Originally Posted by Savannah

You know, I'm really torn on how I want to answer that...They were intended to be blood stains, but the idea of barbecue sauce is awesome... Maybe both

he tortured and killed a psuedo-elemental from the plane of hot sauce? just an idea...

[Savannah]

Oh, hey, it's Sunday.

Spoiler

[Cizak]

This is weird. I don't remember laughing out loud at a fan comic before. Give your brother a pat on the back. Heck, give yourself a pat on the back too.

[Savannah]

Aw, thanks (Anything in particular that you were laughing about? Just for future reference.)

[Cizak]

The last panel