Well I think I'll just lay on the floor here till I can get back on my feet. I laughed waaaaay too hard after that last panel.
Whoa, talk about missinformed. :eek
So she can spot a cubi but knows very little about them.
For those letters, I'd say a ring modulator, Korg Monotron and an enormous amount of editing, I think. Auditions are welcome :P
I really love Abel's reaction in the last panel...
Quote from: Garsemor on August 06, 2010, 05:23:19 AM
Whoa, talk about missinformed. :eek
So she can spot a cubi but knows very little about them.
They're a fairly secretive race. If you read back to the description of clan Nact'larn, they're one of the most open about it, and they're all-female.
Also in Christian mythology, 'cubi were sexless and assumed a given gender in order to seduce someone. (One of those other comics about 'Cubi also plays on this in about... 3 years time, only Dorcan takes it rather less well than Abel does here)
Well, the "say what" gag made me literally lol ^_^
Let's see. Abel's wearing a skirt, which makes him cuter than Fa'Lina. He's visiting Jyrras, bachelor of the year. He's (obviously?) a cubi, who uses beds but don't sleep. Nope, no story there!
And yet again Abel is questioned about his gender, clothing and sexuality.
Quote from: Bjalf on August 06, 2010, 06:07:42 AM
Let's see. Abel's wearing a skirt, which makes him cuter than Fa'Lina. He's visiting Jyrras, bachelor of the year. He's (obviously?) a cubi, who uses beds but don't sleep. Nope, no story there!
And yet again Abel is questioned about his gender, clothing and sexuality.
I don't know that the insectis knows enough about that sort of thing to put two and two together like that. (S)he might assume that he's going for the 'scary cow lady'.
EDIT: But that doesn't mean that the newspaper wouldn't.
How exactly does one keep a gender identity straight when one can change gender on a whim? Here I was wondering why all the list clan leaders were female or why Able liked skirts ...
I wonder what Cubi physicists make per hour?
Quote from: PantheraLeo on August 06, 2010, 06:28:22 AM
How exactly does one keep a gender identity straight when one can change gender on a whim? Here I was wondering why all the list clan leaders were female or why Able liked skirts ...
Cubi don't really change genders, they just alter their bodies.
If you're born (or hatched, or whatever) with squiggly bits, then you're always going to be a squiggly, no matter what your body looks like.
Duuuuude, I just have to remove my Lurk Shield to say that this one made me laugh :) What a nice way to start off your day at 3 am!
Also, the way the insectis reporter speaks is just too cute!
I like her already.
So, I wonder if Abel has figured out the whole photography thing yet?
Heh, the first thing that came to my mind when I read Amber's comic description was, "Tape will have the equipment to bend a voice, in such an unholy way, that it will fit."
Oh, Amber.
You nasty-minded bitch. *admires*
... but you're gonna have to get up earlier in the morning if you wanna beat the radio play folks. ;-]
Quote from: Lone_Wolf on August 06, 2010, 07:06:50 AM
Heh, the first thing that came to my mind when I read Amber's comic description was, "Tape will have the equipment to bend a voice, in such an unholy way, that it will fit."
And if he somehow doesn't, we shall clearly have to go on an epic quest to make it so, just so people can listen to that episode and say "Whoa. What the-" in a voice made of confusion.
Happy almost birthday Amber!
On the comicnote, "What" is the highlight of my day.
*Charline de Lyon eye-narrows at the Insectis and gets out an even BIGGER can of Raid* It dares mock the Cubi race?! >(
Quote from: Alondro on August 06, 2010, 08:33:12 AM
*Charline de Lyon eye-narrows at the Insectis and gets out an even BIGGER can of Raid* It dares mock the Cubi race?! >(
The cubi race needs more mocking 8D
I mean, we got Dan and Abel for spokespeople here...and they kinda deserve a lot of laughs that get thrown in their direction :b
Oh my goodness.... she's adorable. I love the little happy prance in the second panel. "Find out famous things!"
Other than referring back to cartoons where they use a lot of buzzing, I can't imagine what those consonants will sound like.
I'm actually very interested to see how the radio project team will do this. I actually think of prawns from District 9 when she(?) talks.
Quote from: Jasonrevall on August 06, 2010, 11:16:01 AM
I'm actually very interested to see how the radio project team will do this. I actually think of prawns from District 9 when she(?) talks.
Sadly I never saw that.
I'm taking my cues from this:
http://missmab.com/Demo/HG10.php
...Need a few more parts off ebay before I can put together the ring mod, though.
I'd actually dig my microphone out of hiding from wherever it is to match this challenge.
Also, poor poor Abel. You know, you and Dan would cause less confusion if you'd dress a little more manfully. Just sayin'.
Quote from: Jairus on August 06, 2010, 11:46:42 AM
You know, you and Dan would cause less confusion if you'd dress a little more manfully.
But Abel's favourite food is confusion ...
Quote from: Bjalf on August 06, 2010, 11:49:13 AM
Quote from: Jairus on August 06, 2010, 11:46:42 AM
You know, you and Dan would cause less confusion if you'd dress a little more manfully.
But Abel's favourite food is confusion ...
And we all know you can't spell genderconfusion without....I'll go back to my lair.
I can't quite read it right, is she(?) saying Chichi or Chicki?
Either way though, It sounds like a female name, though chances are, Amber might throw us a giant Curve-ball in terms of gender.
So lets see, We're gender confused about the insectis, the insectis is gender confused about Abel, and chances are, Abel is about as confused as we are.
Quote from: Jairus on August 06, 2010, 11:46:42 AM
I'd actually dig my microphone out of hiding from wherever it is to match this challenge.
If you could - I'd like Abel's lines for this strip too :P
Quote from: PantheraLeo on August 06, 2010, 06:28:22 AM
Here I was wondering why all the list clan leaders were female or why Able liked skirts ...
I thought Quoar was male? :U
Quote from: PantheraLeo on August 06, 2010, 06:28:22 AM
How exactly does one keep a gender identity straight when one can change gender on a whim? Here I was wondering why all the list clan leaders were female or why Able liked skirts ...
To Cubi, I suppose that sort of thing is a little like cross dressing is to us. Some might genuinely feel more comfortable in the skin of the opposite sex. Some might shift for the lulz or some kind of sexual fetishry. Some might simply treat it as an elaborate costume. Some might find it creepy and just not do it. Some might even be flexible enough to shift back and forth on a whim.
(For some reason, I can't help picturing some otherwise hot-blooded heterosexual young Incubus discovering this ability for the first time--"HAHAHA! BEWBS!! AWESOME!!!") :animesweat
Quote from: Jasonrevall on August 06, 2010, 11:16:01 AM
I'm actually very interested to see how the radio project team will do this. I actually think of prawns from District 9 when she(?) talks.
Hmm... I actually think most of that could be accomplished with creative acting performance. Just substitute some clicks, grunts, or other mouth/throat noises for certain phonemes.
I'll do a test run when I get home to my mic in a few days...
Ah, you started a new thread for this... Imagine my confusion. Or not.
The insectis is apparently speaking with his/her mouth (I'm guessing "her") and those mouth-parts are not perfectly adapted to the language they are speaking. Yep, certain sounds would be different... As if your lips were made of bone.
Real-life insects breath through vents in the sides of their abdomens, and so wouldn't be able to speak using their mouths, but DMFA isn't the real world. I'm happy with that.
Now the good part: Will Abel correct Chicki's assumption, or will he have a little fun with her confusion?
This would be the perfect time for Abel to alter his appearance to match someone else nearby, and start some really gloriously wild and confusing rumors. Abel doesn't like doing that sort of thing, but the temptation... "Okay, you've caught me..." (change).
Quote from: lilpuppy23 on August 06, 2010, 01:09:03 PM
I can't quite read it right, is she(?) saying Chichi or Chicki?
I'd say it was either Chicki or Chicri. I'm betting on
Chicki.
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 06, 2010, 01:22:53 PM
Quote from: Jairus on August 06, 2010, 11:46:42 AM
I'd actually dig my microphone out of hiding from wherever it is to match this challenge.
If you could - I'd like Abel's lines for this strip too :P
Tell me which strips you want and I'll see what I can do. It probably wouldn't be for a week, though, I've got something coming up next week that'll leave me a little out of action.
I think that Chicki was probably already there (or at least close to the building) when Abel landed, and thus saw him shifting (or at least shifting his clothes). That, plus the clan marking, is probably enough to come to the conclusion that 'he's a Cubi.'
Personably, I'm reasonably sure that Chicki is female, not so much from the name as from the way she looks, talks, and moves. Those all just strike me as feminine.
Also, THAT'S a new Cubi-related rumor on me. It's understandable, though. *gestures to what Tapewolf said about Nact'Larn* I find it funny to see how their rumors have some vague semblance to the facts, but are obviously twisted, probably by the same effect as in the 'telephone' game.
I also just realized that the Insectis gave us her name. And we all know what that means (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_070.php), right?
The radio project thing... Well, I haven't decided if I want to try for miss Insectis. But assuming I do, I think I'll finish the other lines that I still need to do, first. ^_^;
Quote from: Jairus on August 06, 2010, 02:49:57 PM
Tell me which strips you want and I'll see what I can do. It probably wouldn't be for a week, though, I've got something coming up next week that'll leave me a little out of action.
I'd say 1130 onwards for this.
Yayay, finally an Insectis character in the comic cannon =D
Now all we need are Griffin A and Mer and we are set on races in the comic.
Quote from: Maark30 on August 06, 2010, 05:41:33 PM
Now all we need are Griffin A and Mer and we are set on races in the comic.
Have we had many Angels?
Quote from: Maark30 on August 06, 2010, 05:41:33 PM
Now all we need are Griffin A ..
?
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_896.php
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_897.php
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_898.php
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_899.php
Quote from: PantheraLeo on August 06, 2010, 05:56:44 PM
Quote from: Maark30 on August 06, 2010, 05:41:33 PM
Now all we need are Griffin A ..
?
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_896.php
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_897.php
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_898.php
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_899.php
Aliyka (http://missmab.com/Cast/aliyka.php) is a Phoenix B.
Quote from: insidexml on August 06, 2010, 01:27:50 PM
Quote from: PantheraLeo on August 06, 2010, 06:28:22 AM
Here I was wondering why all the list clan leaders were female or why Able liked skirts ...
I thought Quoar was male? :U
He is, but that's still only
one and he's secretive even to the other cubi. They know he exists only because of an occasional envoy and nobody knows how many clan members he has. (http://www.missmab.com/Demo/Leader14.php)
Also, I am very glad this insectis is now part of the cast. :kirby :eager
Well! I was close. I predicted a newpaper would be involved, and possible Abel fame. Mwahahahaha!
Anyways, I too love the "what" prank, and I hope we see more of this insectoid. He/She is very funny. By the way, I say we nickname the insectoid "Quina" due to the whole s/he thing we have going on. :mowwink
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 06, 2010, 05:43:36 PM
Quote from: Maark30 on August 06, 2010, 05:41:33 PM
Now all we need are Griffin A and Mer and we are set on races in the comic.
Have we had many Angels?
Hmm... have we seen
any Angels in DMFA proper yet?
I found a Gryphon A candidate in Biggs' employ back in the Twink arc (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_087.php).
Unless I'm 0 for 3, Akaen (http://www.missmab.com/Demo/angel.php) (see 'Notable Figure') should be on the "creature council". We've seen them in silhouette ... for all that's worth.
Quote from: PantheraLeo on August 06, 2010, 06:49:20 PM
Unless I'm 0 for 3, Akaen (http://www.missmab.com/Demo/angel.php) (see 'Notable Figure') should be on the "creature council". We've seen them in silhouette ... for all that's worth.
Heh. Wrong council (Creature-Being Council != Creature Council). We aren't sure yet who the Angel rep for the Creature Council is, and I'm pretty sure we didn't see him/her during that sequence anyway.
Quote from: Jairus on August 06, 2010, 11:46:42 AM
I'd actually dig my microphone out of hiding from wherever it is to match this challenge.
Likewise, the thought of such bizarre voices demands recordings. Hopefully I can make the neighbors quiver with utter terror at the strange noises coming through their wall.
EDIT: *evil laughter!* Sadly, no one knocked to wonder what I was doing. I thought about making lots of odd mouth noises and syncing them to the recording, but that takes time and I am a lazy thingamabob.
Also, much thanks to Amber, I had quite a bit of fun getting the voice for the reporter. Strange characters are like candy for voice actors, slowly fattening us up until we become strange nerds you see at cons.
Insectis Reporter, Abel - Page 1134: http://www.mediafire.com/?x7c0zxvcdgb7sb8
Even though I've already said it, I also add my joy at finally seeing an insectis :D
....
why do I have this sneaking suspicion somebody's gonna dredge up video's of me from past AC's and suggest that I voice the bug...
All I can hear when I read the Insectis' lines is some crazy mix of Pokemon Red/Blue noises mixed in with the words.
I think of the whole phlegm-y sounds, for some reason. I suppose it wouldn't really sound like that, but rather like someone was talking with new retainers and numb lips.
The sound byte reminds me of 'Morocco Mole (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkaUfa5Z4Do)'. Then again, I wonder what a life sized insect would sound like? (Being insects and all, most noise they make are shrill or relatively high frequency noise because of their small size.)
Quote from: PantheraLeo on August 06, 2010, 06:49:20 PM
Unless I'm 0 for 3, Akaen (http://www.missmab.com/Demo/angel.php) (see 'Notable Figure') should be on the "creature council". We've seen them in silhouette ... for all that's worth.
That's where I was thinking we might have seen one, but looking back, we don't seem to have an Angel visible there.
Quote from: Fragmaster01 on August 06, 2010, 07:19:49 PM
EDIT: *evil laughter!* Sadly, no one knocked to wonder what I was doing. I thought about making lots of odd mouth noises and syncing them to the recording, but that takes time and I am a lazy thingamabob.
Also, much thanks to Amber, I had quite a bit of fun getting the voice for the reporter. Strange characters are like candy for voice actors, slowly fattening us up until we become strange nerds you see at cons.
Insectis Reporter, Abel - Page 1134: http://www.mediafire.com/?x7c0zxvcdgb7sb8
Cool. Wuff also offered to voice the Insectis (we don't know which gender they are), we'll see what her take is like. Still need the critical parts for my device, though I have managed to make some interesting noises to dub in for the ones (s)he can't say.
Quote from: Infranscia on August 06, 2010, 02:51:03 PM
I also just realized that the Insectis gave us her name. And we all know what that means (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_070.php), right?
She (I vote for female) seems to throw Abel off-balance. She's a keeper.
Clearly bugs should have Scottish accents... :P
Quote from: Gullible on August 07, 2010, 08:19:15 AM
Clearly bugs should have Scottish accents... :P
Noooo! Now I hear the voice of Sean Connery when I look at the strip! :erk
Quote from: Bjalf on August 07, 2010, 08:26:36 AM
Quote from: Gullible on August 07, 2010, 08:19:15 AM
Clearly bugs should have Scottish accents... :P
Noooo! Now I hear the voice of Sean Connery when I look at the strip! :erk
Dere kin be only one t'ousand?
...I got two questions. One, why does everyone think she's now a cast member(I don't have a problem with than minus how her words slow me down) and B) Voice for her? Is this now a TV show? I'm confused beyond confused.
Quote from: That_wolf on August 07, 2010, 09:26:10 AM
B) Voice for her? Is this now a TV show? I'm confused beyond confused.
Sort of. There is a voicing project, but it's gone a little quiet lately owing to the guy voicing Dan having RL issues. In mid-arc, no less :B
Generally when the storyline has been mixed down I assemble a slideshow against the soundtrack and post it on youtube, but I haven't done that yet, partly because production has stalled on that storyline and partly because I've been a bit too busy to remove all the speech bubbles from the comic.
I think this is clip is still one of my favourites:
http://tapewolf.wildernessguardians.com/dmfarp/albanion_jyrras3a.wav.mp3
Man, you guys do really campy and cheesey 1930's radio shows really well :3
Quote from: Drathorin on August 07, 2010, 10:25:57 AM
Man, you guys do really campy and cheesey 1930's radio shows really well :3
War of the worlds all up in this comic.
Oh wait, that was good.
Quote from: Alteisentier on August 07, 2010, 10:27:31 AM
Quote from: Drathorin on August 07, 2010, 10:25:57 AM
Man, you guys do really campy and cheesey 1930's radio shows really well :3
War of the worlds all up in this comic.
Oh wait, that was good.
don't be a hater.. Effin' rainbows...
Double Rainbow?!
What does IT MEAN?!
Quote from: That_wolf on August 07, 2010, 09:26:10 AM
Why does everyone think she's now a cast member?
(http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol70.jpg)
Y'know, voicing an insectis would be tricky if you didn't have something to keep your lips stiff. Maybe you can tape a dowel rod over your lips or something like that to simulate the effect?
I notice Abel's wings have nearly disappeared in panel three, I wonder if he is doing that on purpose.
Quote from: MT Hazard on August 07, 2010, 11:38:17 AM
I notice Abel's wings have nearly disappeared in panel three, I wonder if he is doing that on purpose.
I hadn't noticed that. It's going to be a bit difficult to say "No, I'm not a shapeshifter" now...
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 07, 2010, 11:39:53 AM
Quote from: MT Hazard on August 07, 2010, 11:38:17 AM
I notice Abel's wings have nearly disappeared in panel three, I wonder if he is doing that on purpose.
I hadn't noticed that. It's going to be a bit difficult to say "No, I'm not a shapeshifter" now...
Naah, the wings are just slightly extended, like here:
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_875.php
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_884.php
Quote from: Bjalf on August 07, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
Naah, the wings are just slightly extended, like here:
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_875.php
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_884.php
It's his right wing (left side of panel) that makes me wonder. It has to be at exactly the right angle for it to be hidden if he's not shifting it away. I guess we'll know for sure in the next strip.
Yeah, see I don't understand what happened there STILL. Dan asks for his name, he says it, and Dan explodes. sorry, I'm still not understanding it.
Quote from: Bjalf on August 07, 2010, 10:41:35 AM
Quote from: That_wolf on August 07, 2010, 09:26:10 AM
Why does everyone think she's now a cast member?
(http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol70.jpg)
Edit: This is what I'm responding to.
Quote from: That_wolf on August 07, 2010, 11:56:58 AM
Yeah, see I don't understand what happened there STILL. Dan asks for his name, he says it, and Dan explodes. sorry, I'm still not understanding it.
Dan is assuming that Pyro's a Twink, and he doesn't want a recurring Twink character hanging around. Since giving the character's name (allegedly) assures him of a recurring role, Dan is upset because Pyro gives his name before Dan can stop him.
Quote from: Inumo on August 07, 2010, 11:32:57 AM
Y'know, voicing an insectis would be tricky if you didn't have something to keep your lips stiff. Maybe you can tape a dowel rod over your lips or something like that to simulate the effect?
I can imagine, but it's nothing that good ol' technology can't help : D
Kind of funny, I have that exact same font Amber used for the Insect girl...I believe it was called "A Fine Damn Mess" or something like that. :L
bwahahaha!! a challenger has arrived!!
About the wings, We maybe reading too much into it. It maybe worth noting 'earzilla' and the change in Daniel's wings from issue one until now. I think perhaps Amber is using her right of "because I said so".
Quote from: Bjalf on August 07, 2010, 08:26:36 AM
Quote from: Gullible on August 07, 2010, 08:19:15 AM
Clearly bugs should have Scottish accents... :P
Noooo! Now I hear the voice of Sean Connery when I look at the strip! :erk
Remember, Abel, remember your home. Another galaxy, you were chosen...
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 07, 2010, 11:39:53 AM
Quote from: MT Hazard on August 07, 2010, 11:38:17 AM
I notice Abel's wings have nearly disappeared in panel three, I wonder if he is doing that on purpose.
I hadn't noticed that. It's going to be a bit difficult to say "No, I'm not a shapeshifter" now...
I think one is just half offscreen and the other is just hidden behind Abel's head & body.
Just get one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Multi-Voice-Changer-Toysmith-different/dp/B000FK3WDC
I had something like it as a kid, and one of the voices sounds alot like what you might figure a buzzing insect wound sound like speaking.