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Title: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: ElectroMotive on September 08, 2006, 11:33:17 PM
Devins not a bad guy... at least in Xanders eyes.
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on September 08, 2006, 11:36:13 PM
.. and the scripts are posted.
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Aridas on September 08, 2006, 11:47:56 PM
Amber's looking in all the wrong spots >.>

And about the comic, looks like after all that, maybe those two aren't so bad...
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: xHaZxMaTx on September 08, 2006, 11:50:34 PM
Odd layout, was kinda hard to follow...
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Zedd on September 08, 2006, 11:54:45 PM
No bad guy is really bad till you get to know them better
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: fesworks on September 09, 2006, 12:49:54 AM
I thought the layout was interesting, and I followed it pretty well myself. So many "rules" to following comic frames.

Top from left to right, down to the left, to right. etc...

If at an angle, read what is on top, reading left to right.

Large (sometimes frameless, or encompassing most of an area) portions with framed sections: read framed sections first, though eye may draw to the bigger spot first. This goes for stacked frames on the left, and then read to the right side after getting to the bottom.

Follow speach ballons in same fashion, Follow in order as they appear in natural reading.  If presented in an odd fashion read as bubble seperations dictate.


see, simple.   :mowdizzy
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Kasarn on September 09, 2006, 01:35:59 AM
Can "speckles" be added to Abel's cast page? :laugh
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Fresnor on September 09, 2006, 04:17:48 AM
So Amber wants Tombstone pizzas to be sent to her now instead of thoe swedish fish things?  >.>
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Tapewolf on September 09, 2006, 04:21:10 AM
I'm not going to talk about the layout.

The parallels between the way Devin is turning out since the arrow incident and the way Abel turned out since he bapped Dan continue to impress me.
I wonder if the last frame means that Abel is going to become part of the monster hunt?  (e.g. Devin has found evidence)

So many possibilities.. the Creature is Abel's true father (if we assume that it wasn't Cid), or the captured Creature points out that Abel is a 'cubi and that Xander is too (http://clockworkmansion.com/forum/index.php?topic=973.0), possibly giving Abel a nasty attack of the headwings...

If Abel joins the hunt, he might be useful to the others.  He is unarmed but most likely capable of fireball or ice-blast.  His super librarian powers might very well have given him useful Creature knowledge (yeah, like he isn't going to have read up on winged races to find out why he's got some when he's only a Being).
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Amber Williams on September 09, 2006, 04:34:38 AM
The layout isnt my best I admit.  It looked a lot better in my head...however on the plus side in a couple days I think the last thing people will be worried about is layout.

Thats right.

Abel's Story updates extra this week.
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Tapewolf on September 09, 2006, 04:36:45 AM
Quote from: Amber Panyko on September 09, 2006, 04:34:38 AM
on the plus side in a couple days I think the last thing people will be worried about is layout.
Thats right.  Abel's Story updates extra this week.

Awesome!
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Zedd on September 09, 2006, 04:55:01 AM
Thats gonna be alots of fun...Hope you hgave the strenth to do so
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Vidar on September 09, 2006, 05:37:18 AM
Quote from: Amber Panyko on September 09, 2006, 04:34:38 AM
Abel's Story updates extra this week.

:eek

  :bow  HAAAALELUJA! 
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Wanderer on September 09, 2006, 07:11:58 AM
Quote from: Amber Panyko on September 09, 2006, 04:34:38 AM
Abel's Story updates extra this week.
:eek Are you sure you want to do that to yourself?
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Dakata on September 09, 2006, 07:32:33 AM
...Xander looks cute when he's mad. X3

*Cough*or confused-ish*Cough*
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: luiqui on September 09, 2006, 08:20:38 AM
Quote from: Dakata on September 09, 2006, 07:32:33 AM
...Xander looks cute when he's mad. X3

*Cough*or confused-ish*Cough*

Yep yep. Panel 2 = <3. This is known as the first axiom of Xanderology. I still prefer Abel though. He's angsty and hugs himself. The outfits are always a plus too :) <-- (I love that smiley, it looks so gormless.)
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Tapewolf on September 09, 2006, 08:31:21 AM
Quote from: luiqui on September 09, 2006, 08:20:38 AM
2 = <3. This is known as the first axiom of Xanderology.
I should think so!  I'd hate to live in a world where 2 >= 3 :erk

**EDIT - lost this bit in a browser crash **
And so, as the Xander fan club grows, we have the 'character creep' problem.  Amber's not going to be popular if he dies.   >:3

Quote from: Wanderer on September 09, 2006, 07:11:58 AM
:eek Are you sure you want to do that to yourself?
Would you still have said that if Regina had won? :P
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on September 09, 2006, 08:40:44 AM
Quote from: Amber Panyko on September 09, 2006, 04:34:38 AM
The layout isnt my best I admit.  It looked a lot better in my head...

Hey, I *liked* the layout. I *like* the way the layout in Abel's Story isn't fixed, but more free-flowing, changing from week to week.

It gives a much more baroque feel to the story as a whole, whilst being subtle enough that many people miss quite *why* it feels baroque, and it suggests a much older time - which is appropriate, given AS is looking back from the main storytime...

Quote from: Amber Panyko on September 09, 2006, 04:34:38 AM
Abel's Story updates extra this week.

Ah, nuts. This means I'm going to have to update the scripts more often. Bah, humbug. :-)
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: rt on September 09, 2006, 09:13:43 AM
 :mowsad Poor amber, must live where all the good grocery stores are gone. Some have their own pizza's for sale, will make what you want (some cook it even!) and the make your own supplies. Plus the frozzen standards .. though mabey not pepperoni + mushroom .. but they'll sell you mushrooms and you can cut them.

Ooh yes and Able too *waits for update* what do they see  D:
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Gabi on September 09, 2006, 11:08:19 AM
Yes, I like the varying layout too. It's art, it doesn't have to be static. As long as you can tell which panel comes after which other, everything's fine.

As for the promised extra update... I will assume you know what you're doing, Amber, and won't push yourself too hard, so in that case... Yay! (http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/7943/multi6yc.gif)
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: luiqui on September 09, 2006, 11:41:00 AM
Quote from: Gabi on September 09, 2006, 11:08:19 AM
As for the promised extra update... I will assume you know what you're doing, Amber, and won't push yourself too hard, so in that case... Yay! (http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/7943/multi6yc.gif)

Yes, I agree. I'm happy because it means Amber is still enjoying doing the comic, even after faithfully updating it for this long, which is wonderful to know. I wouldn't want it to be a chore for her. Plus, extra updates... :)
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on September 09, 2006, 11:45:48 AM
Hmm. I liked that image so much, Gabi, that I edited it to make it a bit better, in my not so very humble opinion. :-)

(http://www.investis.com/llearch/multi.gif)

think we should throw it into the usual place to request it being added to the server? :-)
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Zedd on September 09, 2006, 12:27:17 PM
So mucgh fun and yet Amber beinging denyed real foods must blow
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Akisohida on September 09, 2006, 12:38:04 PM
Methinks they found a dead person or the remains of an attack (scuffle-marks, torn clothes/broken weapons, etc). :)

On an unrelated note; am I the only one that did not get yapp-i-fied? Everyone seems to have a yappity now. :)
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: thegayhare on September 09, 2006, 01:28:07 PM
Quote from: Akisohida on September 09, 2006, 12:38:04 PM

On an unrelated note; am I the only one that did not get yapp-i-fied? Everyone seems to have a yappity now. :)

nopers You arn't hon

I haven't had a yap either... *pouts* and I did ask.

Oh well no worries
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: luiqui on September 09, 2006, 02:40:55 PM
Heh, I don't have one; or any avatar for that matter. I always feel a little bit rude asking any artist for stuff whn they don't know me, even when they're givng stuff away for free. And well... I don't really know anyone here yet. :mowninja
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Tapewolf on September 09, 2006, 03:04:10 PM
Quote from: luiqui on September 09, 2006, 02:40:55 PM
Heh, I don't have one; or any avatar for that matter. I always feel a little bit rude asking any artist for stuff whn they don't know me, even when they're givng stuff away for free. And well... I don't really know anyone here yet. :mowninja

On occasion fledgling artists will offer free commissions to help improve their skill.  That's a good way to get in on the ground floor.

Quote from: Akisohida on September 09, 2006, 12:38:04 PM
Methinks they found a dead person or the remains of an attack (scuffle-marks, torn clothes/broken weapons, etc). :)
I agree.  This may, as I mentioned, drag Abel into the monster hunt.

QuoteOn an unrelated note; am I the only one that did not get yapp-i-fied? Everyone seems to have a yappity now. :)
I haven't asked for one.  Yet.
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: ITOS on September 09, 2006, 05:08:10 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on September 09, 2006, 03:04:10 PM
Quote from: Akisohida on September 09, 2006, 12:38:04 PM
Methinks they found a dead person or the remains of an attack (scuffle-marks, torn clothes/broken weapons, etc). :)

I agree.  This may, as I mentioned, drag Abel into the monster hunt.

And the creature they meet will sense that Abel is a cubi? D:
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Tapewolf on September 09, 2006, 05:31:42 PM
Quote from: ITOS on September 09, 2006, 05:08:10 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on September 09, 2006, 03:04:10 PM
I agree.  This may, as I mentioned, drag Abel into the monster hunt.
And the creature they meet will sense that Abel is a cubi? D:
It's quite possible.  Of course we don't know about Xander, either.  If they both had an 'OMG, I'm a monster' moment, at least they wouldn't have to go through it alone like Dan did :)
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Reese Tora on September 09, 2006, 06:57:27 PM
Quote from: ITOS on September 09, 2006, 05:08:10 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on September 09, 2006, 03:04:10 PM
Quote from: Akisohida on September 09, 2006, 12:38:04 PM
Methinks they found a dead person or the remains of an attack (scuffle-marks, torn clothes/broken weapons, etc). :)

I agree.  This may, as I mentioned, drag Abel into the monster hunt.

And the creature they meet will sense that Abel is a cubi? D:

I would think it unlikely, considering that Aarryanna didn't detect Dan as a 'cubi, and so far as we know none of dan's previous opponents ever did (maybe they did but didn't tell him, who knows?)

Supposedly, Abel would be in roughly the same or an earlier area of development as Dan is/was/will be when Aarryanna was introduced. (gads, time travel  'A' )
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Tapewolf on September 09, 2006, 07:05:58 PM
Quote from: Reese Tora on September 09, 2006, 06:57:27 PM
Quote from: ITOS on September 09, 2006, 05:08:10 PM
And the creature they meet will sense that Abel is a cubi? D:

I would think it unlikely, considering that Aarryanna didn't detect Dan as a 'cubi, and so far as we know none of dan's previous opponents ever did (maybe they did but didn't tell him, who knows?)

She did detect him, though... she just thought he was a murderer (i.e. a 'cubi gone rogue).

QuoteSupposedly, Abel would be in roughly the same or an earlier area of development as Dan is/was/will be when Aarryanna was introduced. (gads, time travel  'A' )
Yeah, he was about the same age as Dan is now.  Amber said 24 (or 26.. I can't remember now).  Dan is 25 in the current time period.
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Zedd on September 09, 2006, 07:32:09 PM
Lets do the time warp again! xD
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Nikki on September 09, 2006, 07:43:20 PM
Quote from: Amber Panyko on September 09, 2006, 04:34:38 AM
The layout isnt my best I admit.  It looked a lot better in my head...however on the plus side in a couple days I think the last thing people will be worried about is layout.

Thats right.

Abel's Story updates extra this week.
somehow that worries me  :mowsad
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Reese Tora on September 09, 2006, 08:14:53 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on September 09, 2006, 07:05:58 PM
Quote from: Reese Tora on September 09, 2006, 06:57:27 PM
I would think it unlikely, considering that Aarryanna didn't detect Dan as a 'cubi, and so far as we know none of dan's previous opponents ever did (maybe they did but didn't tell him, who knows?)

She did detect him, though... she just thought he was a murderer (i.e. a 'cubi gone rogue).

eh? *reread*

running around, fighting, doing the plot twist, cute baby Dan, incubus son, wing pop, incubus reveal by Alexsi...

Well, she doesn't explicitly say how she knew he was an Incubus, I guess I'd assumed that Aarryanna assumed he was one because he is Destania's son. ^_^'
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Gabi on September 09, 2006, 09:04:49 PM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on September 09, 2006, 11:45:48 AM
Hmm. I liked that image so much, Gabi, that I edited it to make it a bit better, in my not so very humble opinion. :-)

(http://www.investis.com/llearch/multi.gif)

think we should throw it into the usual place to request it being added to the server? :-)
Sure! It would be nice.
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Zorro on September 09, 2006, 09:22:32 PM
What if the creature turns out to be Abel's mom?

Would be a Luke Skywalker meats Darth Vader moment I would say.   :starwars
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Psaakyrn on September 11, 2006, 01:21:27 AM
About Aarryanna not detecting Dan, it's because him being from the Cyra clan. Ref: http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_422.php
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: Tapewolf on September 11, 2006, 06:01:22 AM
Quote from: Psaakyrn on September 11, 2006, 01:21:27 AM
About Aarryanna not detecting Dan, it's because him being from the Cyra clan. Ref: http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_422.php

I think you'll find that's why Fa'lina and her foreshadowing department didn't detect him, rather than Aary personally.
What tips it off to me is that Aary says "of course you are!" when Dan denies he's an incubus.  That means it's dead obvious to Aary that he's an incubus.
On the other hand, I suppose it's possible she assumed he was an Angel before learning he was Destania's son..
Title: Re: Abels Story 9/9/06
Post by: ShiningShadow on September 11, 2006, 07:15:03 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on September 11, 2006, 06:01:22 AM
Quote from: Psaakyrn on September 11, 2006, 01:21:27 AM
About Aarryanna not detecting Dan, it's because him being from the Cyra clan. Ref: http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_422.php

I think you'll find that's why Fa'lina and her foreshadowing department didn't detect him, rather than Aary personally.
What tips it off to me is that Aary says "of course you are!" when Dan denies he's an incubus.  That means it's dead obvious to Aary that he's an incubus.
On the other hand, I suppose it's possible she assumed he was an Angel before learning he was Destania's son..
:yeahthat

Youre problably right on this TW. I think Dan never thought of this happening to him, and being Incubi and all. In my own opinion Dan will never accept who he is and the power that's goes with it. It's not in Dan's character to use these power to hurt anybody. And Dan is not going to start that........