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Title: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Destina Faroda on June 14, 2006, 03:42:45 AM
Since there aren't enough people to justify making a comic thread a day, maybe it would be better to discuss the plot arcs as they develop.

For all the times that the gang has tried to weasel out of battles, it seems a bit odd that they're taking the initiative here.  Maybe it's not such a good thing for them to go on the offesive.  The others haven't attacked yet and actually seem like they could be decent people (except Alternate Alec and I'd presume Alternate Princess as well).

P.S.  I think the archives page needs a little updating, unless you're planning on waiting for this arc to continue before doing any rearrainging.  The latters' the only reason why I don't jump in.

P.P.S.  You're seriously behing on comentaries on CVRPG and DSWC.  Shame!  ;)
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Darkmoon on June 14, 2006, 08:58:47 AM
What's wrong with the archives?

And no, they aren't exactly taking the initiative here. All they're doing is trying to get the first strike in through disdirection so that they can end the battle as fast as possible. If that doesn't work, they're normal state would be fleeing.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Destina Faroda on June 14, 2006, 05:21:34 PM
Nothing's wrong except a few minor things, such as Chapter 10: Lost Adventurers.  You have the links posted from Comic 285 - Current, but in reality the plot arc ends in Comic 334.  The actual page for the arc is fine, but archive.php file needs updating, unless

As for Out of the Darkness, the links point to the right place but read, "ToF #1 - ToF Current" instead.

Yes, I do nothing but stand back and criticize.

If you don't reply before you update, I'll offer my latest comments by editing this thread.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Darkmoon on June 14, 2006, 05:56:21 PM
I hadn't noticed those. I'll fix em when I'm at home.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Destina Faroda on June 15, 2006, 01:44:41 AM
Okay, maybe I shouldn't say this, but I'm a bit disappointed.  It just seems like with this comic, the narrative slowed down.  I thought either a battle would erupt, or something would happen other than the natural conclusion (Alternate D and D getting ready to fight).  I mean it's going to be Monday and there's no real hook for me to chew on.  Then again, there are the two weeklies, so I'm not crying...yet...
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Darkmoon on June 15, 2006, 08:13:18 AM
I didn't feel like this comic was ripe for the attack yet. The Alt-D is a overblown windbag. He may or may not be stronger (you'll see), but he does take his time to get going. Besides, it's not like he feels endangered. Katrina hit them with a summon and Alt-Alec healed the damage with ease.

We'll get to the battle. I just wanted the right setup.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Destina Faroda on June 16, 2006, 06:35:29 AM
Even though it's not part of the arc, OotD was the funniest it's been yet...and funnier than mainline CVRPG.  I'm still laughing.  That comic was VERY well done.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Darkmoon on June 16, 2006, 08:42:04 AM
 ;)

One thing I like about Dmoon's Backstory arc is that I can just make comics for it and I don't have to be too detailed in my story telling. I can just do scenes that give the overall story without trying to be too serious about it.
Title: CVRPG/DSWC
Post by: Destina Faroda on June 19, 2006, 06:18:09 PM
CVRPG was funny, but DSWC was absolutely hilarious.  I love the fact that you're finding fresh material for Final Fantasy Origins (and by extension, Final Fantasy for NES) that doesn't overlap into 8-Bit Theatre style jokes.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Darkmoon on June 20, 2006, 08:53:15 AM
8-Bit stopped being funny years ago.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Nimrods Son on June 20, 2006, 05:04:07 PM
Quote from: Darkmoon on June 20, 2006, 08:53:15 AM
8-Bit stopped being funny years ago.
All that remains is greatness.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Destina Faroda on June 20, 2006, 07:06:39 PM
On the contrary, I think 8-Bit is still funny.  Maybe it's gotten away from the idea of making fun of Final Fantasy specifically and went in a more original direction, but it still manages to give me a laugh about 70% of the time.

Now about today's CVRPG.  This is a far better than the previous Mirror Miirror comics,  since something's actually happening.  That and I can tell you worked hard on it, as you can see how each of the matchups is actually unfolding.  It is a very smart use of the comic form.  I also like the quips.  But I have to ask...why is Alternate Princess's font color orange?
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Sin Ominous on June 20, 2006, 07:46:52 PM
Also, how come is there not an Angel doppelganger?
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Darkmoon on June 20, 2006, 08:17:57 PM
It's orange cause her outfit is orange.

Spig: Guess...
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Damaris on June 20, 2006, 08:25:28 PM
mwahahaha, I know the answer Spig.  And I think that the answer has actually been given at some point in the comic, if that helps.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Sin Ominous on June 20, 2006, 10:55:14 PM
Well, throw me a dunce cap. Should've thought it was her.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Xuzaf D on June 23, 2006, 01:04:13 AM
I'm really not understanding Spig's line of logic here. Are you still talking about the no-Angel-clone thing?
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Darkmoon on June 23, 2006, 08:14:10 AM
He's saying that he thinks Sindra is Angel's clone. She isn't, but that's what he thought.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Xuzaf D on June 23, 2006, 04:03:50 PM
Yeah... I think I've got it then, especially after this last one. Angel is four-dimensional and is immune to whatever time warp that allows the other charactors to co-exist with themselves.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Damaris on June 24, 2006, 08:06:31 AM
*applauds and gives Dalmunda a gold star*
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: Xuzaf D on June 24, 2006, 10:58:11 PM
Ack! That gold star got glitter everywhere...
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror Plot Arc
Post by: ilpalazzo on June 25, 2006, 12:55:24 AM
It's dalmundas the fairy, come on D'moon lets catch him.