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Title: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Alan Garou on October 05, 2006, 09:26:11 PM
I'm glad for the update, but I wish she wouldn't belittle herself like this. Also, she put off Daniel in a dress! Why, oh why did she delay such a hilarious thing?
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Amber Williams on October 05, 2006, 09:34:45 PM
Quote from: Alan Garou on October 05, 2006, 09:26:11 PM
Why, oh why did she delay such a hilarious thing?

7 hour drive...resulting in me arriving back in Canada at 2 AM Thursday morning. :3
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Roureem Egas on October 05, 2006, 09:36:18 PM
Most likely because it requires less work in the coloring department. (Darn. Ninja-ed.)

Kekekeke. Let's keep the support for the comic to continue living up. >:3
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Boog on October 05, 2006, 09:39:41 PM
She lives! YAY! Cool comic.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Sketchy boy on October 05, 2006, 09:39:52 PM
I think ive done the Anime rip off.
hmm... done an inside joke..
AND have made charecters based off games...

I need to be slapped by a comic guru...
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: GabrielsThoughts on October 05, 2006, 09:46:29 PM
wow, I have a buffer of more than 400 pages(not including fancomics), but no web page, no fanbase, and really crappy goth/anime style artwork... does that mean once I get my webpage up in running that it will outlive Ambers?
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Sketchy boy on October 05, 2006, 09:47:57 PM
I don't think i can make that many since highschool is not being so evil.  When football season ends I'll start to draw alot more then I use to.

Edit: That reminds me, Im afraid of looking into my DA inbox sincei havn't been on in awile.  Ive tried to get on in the past but I always got interrupted.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: bill on October 05, 2006, 09:48:29 PM
I can't draw, so I'm all set, it seems.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Manawolf on October 05, 2006, 09:54:21 PM
Your comics wins cause it makes people laugh at something more than puns and your art rocks.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: xHaZxMaTx on October 05, 2006, 09:57:20 PM
Aww, don't feel bad. *Pats the Amber* :3
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Alan Garou on October 05, 2006, 10:12:47 PM
Quote from: Amber Panyko on October 05, 2006, 09:34:45 PM
Quote from: Alan Garou on October 05, 2006, 09:26:11 PM
Why, oh why did she delay such a hilarious thing?

7 hour drive...resulting in me arriving back in Canada at 2 AM Thursday morning. :3
:footinmouth Ouch. I hope your string of bad luck stops soon. Besides, I can wait. It gives us more time to speculate.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Silverfoxr on October 05, 2006, 10:21:43 PM
i fall into all of ambers cliches as well >< and i still think i suck ><
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: skwerly on October 05, 2006, 10:34:00 PM
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Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Kenji on October 05, 2006, 10:35:31 PM
You're gonna go bald if you keep pullin on your hair, there, Amber lass. o:
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Zedd on October 05, 2006, 10:40:54 PM
Quote from: FireKatKid on October 05, 2006, 10:35:31 PM
You're gonna go bald if you keep pullin on your hair, there, Amber lass. o:

And some guys expect gals have some least some hair there! Amber in a wig....Yikes!  :erk
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Aridas on October 05, 2006, 10:48:08 PM
About the cliche thing, I think it's using it on purpose that would be the bad thing. Not just doing it because... well, that's how you've done it.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Jack McSlay on October 05, 2006, 11:04:24 PM
lol... the comic is nice enough even with all the clichés. but one thing I must agreeis the other's char thing. most comics I saw that did that (actually DMFA is the only exception) died quickly, and I think DMFA could have bad turns if Amber kept adding loads of other people's chars for crucial roles like some people do
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: King Of Hearts on October 06, 2006, 02:50:38 AM
*Reads the comic*

*takes a look at his sketchpad*

*Burns sketchpad*
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Manawolf on October 06, 2006, 02:58:40 AM
Quote from: Jack McSlay on October 05, 2006, 11:04:24 PM
lol... the comic is nice enough even with all the clichés. but one thing I must agreeis the other's char thing. most comics I saw that did that (actually DMFA is the only exception) died quickly, and I think DMFA could have bad turns if Amber kept adding loads of other people's chars for crucial roles like some people do

Jack has also managed this, only keeping the roles smaller for the most part.  The only exception was with Silverblue, who he had her as the protaganist of an entire arc (and one of the most memorable arcs at that).  I bet half her popularity comes from showing up in the Jack comic in such a role.

Then again, David Hopkins also is an epic story teller that'll leave you convulsing on the floor over the amount of emotion that pours out of his work.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Jim Halisstrad on October 06, 2006, 03:00:27 AM
It's probably for the best that I don't do anything but the occasional doodle.  I mean, if I did do a comic it would be something that people could point to and silently scream;  Their tears mixing with blood and collecting in pools deep enough to send little paper boats across.

On a side note, Fluffy is one of my favorite characters :3
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Slavkei on October 06, 2006, 03:14:03 AM
Quote from: Manawolf on October 06, 2006, 02:58:40 AM
Quote from: Jack McSlay on October 05, 2006, 11:04:24 PM
lol... the comic is nice enough even with all the clichés. but one thing I must agreeis the other's char thing. most comics I saw that did that (actually DMFA is the only exception) died quickly, and I think DMFA could have bad turns if Amber kept adding loads of other people's chars for crucial roles like some people do

Jack has also managed this, only keeping the roles smaller for the most part.  The only exception was with Silverblue, who he had her as the protaganist of an entire arc (and one of the most memorable arcs at that).  I bet half her popularity comes from showing up in the Jack comic in such a role.

Then again, David Hopkins also is an epic story teller that'll leave you convulsing on the floor over the amount of emotion that pours out of his work.

Uh cochise no offense but this be the Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures forum. You're looking for the Jack forums, Cochise Megillah Macguffin Jones Amblerash III, Esq.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Zedd on October 06, 2006, 04:18:41 AM
Cliché or not...Amber is still good how she does it...Least she knows how to add viva la life
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Tapewolf on October 06, 2006, 05:05:29 AM
Apart from the artwork which is good as of around 2002 and has improved progressively ever since, the world design is perhaps one of the real treasures of DMFA - it provides such a huge scope for stories and what-if concepts.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Psaakyrn on October 06, 2006, 05:22:51 AM
Quote from: GabrielsThoughts on October 05, 2006, 09:46:29 PM
wow, I have a buffer of more than 400 pages(not including fancomics), but no web page, no fanbase, and really crappy goth/anime style artwork... does that mean once I get my webpage up in running that it will outlive Ambers?

You can't outlive that which is immortal.  D:
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Gabi on October 06, 2006, 06:24:54 AM
Well, it takes a special talent to go against all traditional advice and STILL make it good. That reminded me of the Fanfic section of TPM (originally a Pokemon message board) where there was a large list of things not to be done when writing a fic, and yet most of the best fics had done at least one of those things. I think the truth is you can do just about anything, but you have to do it well. Don't mimic what others have done, be creative. I'm aware that I'm giving advice to no one in particular, but it's free to take for anyone who can use it. :)

Congratulations to Amber on getting back AND on making a comic that keeps beating her own expectations.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Jack McSlay on October 06, 2006, 06:33:04 AM
but we should say... it could be a lot worst... ate least it's not a gaming webcomic  >:3
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Vidar on October 06, 2006, 06:50:28 AM
Quote from: Jack McSlay on October 06, 2006, 06:33:04 AM
but we should say... it could be a lot worst... ate least it's not a gaming webcomic  >:3

Or a sprite-based comic, or a computer-humour comic, or a comic based on Amber's real life...
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: RJ on October 06, 2006, 09:38:18 AM
Aw, no Dan-Dress-Ups...

>.> And on another note: Don't do anything RJ has done either- which mostly includes mixing muffins and uranium.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: LionHeart on October 06, 2006, 10:50:38 AM
Quote from: RJ on October 06, 2006, 09:38:18 AM
...Don't do anything RJ has done either- which mostly includes mixing muffins and uranium.

You'll give yourself atomic ache...  :P
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on October 06, 2006, 11:13:07 AM
Quote from: LionHeart on October 06, 2006, 10:50:38 AM
You'll give yourself atomic ache...  :P

Nuclear resolutions?
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Alondro on October 06, 2006, 11:15:33 AM
*sighs and pats Amber*  Don't worry Amber.  Just remember, Pokemon and Power Rangers have lasted for many many years, despite having stupid characters, overly repetitive storylines, innumerable cliches, and no point whatsoever for their existence.  

The point is, as long as you make a mint doing it, that's all that matters!  Money!   >:3
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Gildedtongue on October 06, 2006, 11:17:22 AM
Quote from: Manawolf on October 06, 2006, 02:58:40 AMThe only exception was with Silverblue, who he had her as the protaganist of an entire arc (and one of the most memorable arcs at that).  I bet half her popularity comes from showing up in the Jack comic in such a role.

And Trixi and Tet; and Sue Deer; and Vinci and Arty; and Gene Catlow and Cotton; and Joanne and Jeremy, nope, doesn't use many other peoples' characters, does he? ;)
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Gullible on October 06, 2006, 11:21:11 AM
Yesh yesh, there are many bad things that have lasted a far longer time, like cholera, the black death, and custard powder, so the portents would suggest a successful outcome.

PS.  Who needs cream soda?  Irn-Bru is legal in Canada!  It's haggis-licking good!

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fm_irnbru.jpg)
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Drake Manaweilder on October 06, 2006, 11:31:42 AM
Quote from: Gullible on October 06, 2006, 11:21:11 AM
PS.  Who needs cream soda?  Irn-Bru is legal in Canada!  It's haggis-licking good!
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fm_irnbru.jpg)

Heh, a friend of mine talks about Irn-Bru all the time on another site... I'll have to try to find some some time...

[back on topic]
Personally I like the humor in this one, all of them actually, and I also like how Amber strikes a balance between comedy and serious stuff. (for example #221)

Glad your feeling better Amber!
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: DigitalMan on October 06, 2006, 03:44:14 PM
Hey, cool, I'm about to fall into every one of those pitfalls. Though to be fair, my friend's character is pretty much a representation of him; this will be countered with more references to obscure games and movies. And copyrighted material.

Full speed ahead, imminent disaster awaits!
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: e_voyager on October 06, 2006, 04:55:21 PM
if you're going to wreak the train wreak it well.  as for on it very fore of my works have i people other people (the Beaned family being on of the few ecceptions) so i have limited experances with all of that.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Saist on October 06, 2006, 05:04:01 PM
one of these days I'm going to fly up Cananda, track Miss Amber down, then repeatedly bow and kiss her feet. Maybe then she'll get over the angst  :mowhappy
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Aridas on October 06, 2006, 05:10:13 PM
Or maybe you'll mentally scar her in such a way that she'll never take off her shoes for fear of you appearing out of nowhere and kissing her feet. :3
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Zedd on October 06, 2006, 08:06:01 PM
Why would she want to take her shoes off anyhow..Would they smell like mine? Sneeker feet?  D: Or she so much Godlike she dont need feet!  :U
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: e_voyager on October 06, 2006, 09:58:06 PM
Zedd that is strange even for me. still i am coruiels as to why she wouls post a messager likt that after all she found love and many of us would love to do that.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Azlan on October 06, 2006, 11:46:26 PM
Quote from: FireKatKid on October 05, 2006, 10:35:31 PM
You're gonna go bald if you keep pullin on your hair, there, Amber lass. o:

By the gods, she would look funny bald...

The person who mentioned iron brew will need to be shot... I must perform an orbital strike immediately.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Prof B Hunnydew on October 07, 2006, 09:32:01 AM
Okay to answer Amber's questions or advice or something....

#1 a Buffer...only a few comic artist have a buffer for long... Most may have a buffer for a some special event or vacation... but most just go off line.   Just so long that the artist updates soon after like a week or at else posts something..most reader are forgiving.  Amber should not worry too much, but we love her because she does anyway.

#2 No inside-jokes and other peoples characters....Amber does not have too many inside jokes but most people can still smile at them.   

Other people's characters, most people are dying for Amber to use their character in her comic.  But Her main characters have change so much from what the original creator's by now.  That character are really her versions of their characters.  They are only the same in name only.

#4 Amber's Cliche style..... Amber's style has inspired so many that it will soon be it's own Furry art style.  mm mm Maybe it is already...

#5 Most Webcomics die because readers get tried of long break between comics or poor stories or poor/lazy art... mmm Amber has none of those things...

WE LOVE YOU AMBER :mowwink
PBH
:mowcookie
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Paladin Sheppard on October 07, 2006, 09:38:54 AM
Quote from: Prof B Hunnydew on October 07, 2006, 09:32:01 AM
Okay to answer Amber's questions or advice or something....

#1 a Buffer...only a few comic artist have a buffer for long... Most may have a buffer for a some special event or vacation... Just so long that the artist updates soon after like a week or at else posts something..most reader are forgiving.  Amber should not worry too much, but we love her because she does anyway.

#2 No inside-jokes and other peoples characters....Amber does not have too many inside jokes but most people can still smile at them.   

Other people's characters, most people are dying for Amber to use their character in her comic.  But Her main characters have change so much from what the original creator's by now.  That character are really her versions of their characters.  They are only the same in name only.

#4 Amber's Cliche style..... Amber's style has inspired so many that it will soon be it's own Furry art style.  mm mm Maybe it is already...

#5 Most Webcomics die because readers get tried of long break between comics or poor stories or poor/lazy art... mmm Amber has none of those things...

WE LOVE YOU AMBER :mowwink
PBH
:mowcookie


Seconded!
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Tiger_T on October 07, 2006, 02:02:47 PM
*counts around in the forum*

Threehundredsixtyfirst-ed! (I think)

:mowwink
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: e_voyager on October 07, 2006, 05:44:17 PM
funny way to but it tiger_t but  i also agree.  amber you are something special and you fans wouldn't give you up with out a fight. thanks for being here
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Zedd on October 07, 2006, 08:00:38 PM
And thanks to drive nails into skulls to prove points to everyone...And not to mention to be the person generous enough to do the comic in the first place...One these days I got to make up something in return to this for you Amber...
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Aridas on October 07, 2006, 08:08:37 PM
Quote from: Tiger_T on October 07, 2006, 02:02:47 PM
*counts around in the forum*

Threehundredsixtyfirst-ed! (I think)

:mowwink
Don't forget the thousands of non-forumgoers.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: ChaosTiger on October 07, 2006, 08:30:52 PM
I've just recently started reading the DMFA comics, and I agree with Prof B Hunnydew. The comics are awesome, every singe one :3 They aren't too long and time consuming to read, they are updated frequently, and you're always kept guessing as to what will happen next... at least, most of the time ^_^  xD
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: komissarmakarov on October 07, 2006, 09:06:49 PM
Personally, I do not really mind the in jokes and such- the comic has been styled in such a way that anyone unfamiliar with Furcadia (i.e. me) would simply assume it's set in your good ol' fantasy world mainstay, with strange characters and funny situations :D .

And as for the 'anime-styled' characters- honestly? I didn't really notice until Amber pointed it out :rolleyes *

*And therein lies the reason I do not draw XP
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Aridas on October 07, 2006, 09:27:31 PM
But isn't furcadia set in a good ol' fantasy world mainstay with strange characters, whatever that is?

I honestly have no idea either D:
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Zedd on October 07, 2006, 09:31:17 PM
Im sure there will be someone trying to steal her thunder but if they do...We will report right away...Amirightpeeps?
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: e_voyager on October 08, 2006, 01:43:03 AM
indeed we will.  looking out for our friends is what a good friend dose.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: DigitalMan on October 08, 2006, 02:24:16 AM
Quote from: Zedd on October 07, 2006, 09:31:17 PM
Im sure there will be someone trying to steal her thunder but if they do...We will report right away...Amirightpeeps?

Report, report... Is there any way we can adjust the definition of "report" to include sharp objects and perhaps explosives?
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: komissarmakarov on October 08, 2006, 10:17:12 AM
Quote from: Aridas Soulfire on October 07, 2006, 09:27:31 PM
But isn't furcadia set in a good ol' fantasy world mainstay with strange characters, whatever that is?

That is exactly what I meant, Comrade- if you had no idea what Furcadia was, you could still read DMFA and fully enjoy it, thinking it was et in just anothe fantasy themed world.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: Zedd on October 08, 2006, 03:38:21 PM
Sure sharp things and mild splodives....Lets just go ask James for the boomy stuff
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: ShiningShadow on October 10, 2006, 12:06:20 PM
Quote from: DigitalMan on October 08, 2006, 02:24:16 AM
Quote from: Zedd on October 07, 2006, 09:31:17 PM
Im sure there will be someone trying to steal her thunder but if they do...We will report right away...Amirightpeeps?

Report, report... Is there any way we can adjust the definition of "report" to include sharp objects and perhaps explosives?

I have a Gundam Wing waiting with a good pilot me will it do?
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: ShiningShadow on October 10, 2006, 12:12:34 PM
BUt in any case Amber and DMFA is my best experience in my lifetime and I love every one of the characters. At the direction is Amber is going right now I see her one day displaying her art at the Guggenhiem here in New York some time in the future. And then the communuity of the art world will see her as she is a very True artist in every sense. I love her work and her style she should never stop what she is doing right now you have given us laughs and insight to your world at Lost Lake..................
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: e_voyager on October 10, 2006, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: ShiningShadow on October 10, 2006, 12:06:20 PM
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I have a Gundam Wing waiting with a good pilot me will it do?

i prefer wing zero as it uses they same system as my younger brother for combat purpose and it shares his name. of if i'm going to pilot or upload into on the Ebion. it's somewhat weaker then zero but it has a kind charm and never beat me in cards.
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: ShiningShadow on October 10, 2006, 01:02:46 PM
Quote from: e_voyager on October 10, 2006, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: ShiningShadow on October 10, 2006, 12:06:20 PM
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I have a Gundam Wing waiting with a good pilot me will it do?

i prefer wing zero as it uses they same system as my younger brother for combat purpose and it shares his name. of if i'm going to pilot or upload into on the Ebion. it's somewhat weaker then zero but it has a kind charm and never beat me in cards.

Poker or Crazy eights?????????????????
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: e_voyager on October 10, 2006, 01:05:04 PM
war the strategy variant. it's a fun game that's more about bluffing and out guessing your opponent then about luck and chance
Title: Re: Don't Do Anything Amber Has Done - 10/6/06
Post by: ShiningShadow on October 10, 2006, 01:06:39 PM
Cool I never play those that will be fun.............