The Clockwork Mansion

I lol'd at this.

...hard.

Also, I managed to make a comic thread. Yay me. I'll just chalk it up to the fact that Amber updated a bit early and I am obsessive about my webcomics and are constantly checking them managed to stumble on the update.

Edit: Fixed your topic. There are standards, you know.
  -- llearch

Quote from: CoyoteCaliente on April 11, 2011, 12:32:28 AMI lol'd at this.

...hard.

Same. X3  I'd say I laughed for a good, oh, fifteen seconds or so.  Just... the whole thing.  Every single panel.  Wiiin.  :mowhappy

I see Cyra's just as big as ever.  Maybe even bigger.  And she's got these flower-ornament things in her hair.  Pretty.  :mowsmile

I have to wonder whether or not Dan's still connected with a mental jerk + physical bump like that.  Either way, looking forward to probably-head-related funny. (=

This comic was a nice bit of silly/random mixed with some well portrayed slap-stick. I really liked it.  :3

Heeheehee. Dan singing that tune with the adorable smile on his face is so cute--

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LUCHEEK CAMEO? :O Awesome! :mowhappy

I have nothing constructive to add. :|

That being said, just wanted to say that I love the flow of Dan's wings and the layout of the comic and use of a different scene to both convey the severity of the damage and to avoid showing the related violence (is it still as funny with an overly cartoon reaction, degrading the overall art? *suddenly! chibis everywhere!*). Also loved the reactions in the last panel and Cyra's hair ornaments (swirly~).  haw. love the singing aspect too. (Cyra may well have gotten a kick out of it too; prerequisite singing and embarrassment perhaps?)

And something else which I meant to say... >.>

Oh hey, new post interfering with my posting... I just remembered the other thing.
I was barely containing my snickering earlier as I read this comic.

Hehe, anyone else starting saying what Dan did in a singsong voice? I think I got it down just about perfectly, just that last line that throws me off, 2 syllables shorter! :mowdizzy
Heh, oh well, it sounds funny as hell if you do say it.

Dan did call a 'godess' who has not had any outside contact in centuries... other than Dan.  It's only fare that she was excited in 'picking up the phone.'
Still Able getting hit by the fallout was funny... I think that was Able.

Dan's wings are now a mustache, I can't unsee it.

Quote from: DavidRokon on April 11, 2011, 01:56:15 AM
Dan's wings are now a mustache, I can't unsee it.

Conversely, I didn't see it.

Quote from: techmaster-glitch on April 11, 2011, 12:47:52 AM
Heeheehee. Dan singing that tune with the adorable smile on his face is so cute--

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LUCHEEK CAMEO? :O Awesome! :mowhappy

i agree that it was adorable!!!
ahh the good childhood memories of that song...  :3

Quote from: Dorkifyme! on April 11, 2011, 02:05:26 AM
ahh the good childhood memories of that song...  :3

All I can seem to remember is at least a couple times of hanging out in the showers at the YMCA after swimming with my preschool class... and maybe at my birthday parties.

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 11, 2011, 02:01:48 AM

Quote from: DavidRokon on April 11, 2011, 01:56:15 AM
Dan's wings are now a mustache, I can't unsee it.

Conversely, I didn't see it.

I saw it after taking a second look.  :mwaha Cyra with a mustache. XD

Heh, Dan singing the Name Game to Cyra's name was adorable. :D
I think Cyra probably enjoyed that, considering her timing.

She makes quite an impression too.
Not quite a "dynamic entrance", but impressive none the less.

On a sidenote, which version of the name game is he using ?
The old Shirley Ellis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MJLi5_dyn0) version, or the newer  (and much weirder, it has a dancing walrus in it) version by Kim Gilcrest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5-VYGZID9k) ?

I see Dan didn't bother with the shirt...

Y'know, it isn't easy to make me laugh...but I must say, I lol'd. I lol'd, hard. I think I'm loving Cyra, more and more. :3

Quote from: Tapewolf on April 11, 2011, 02:52:44 AM
I see Dan didn't bother with the shirt...

No doubt to show that Dan doesn't really take Abel's word seriously and so that Amber can show us just why he said it.

Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 11, 2011, 02:45:43 AM
Heh, Dan singing the Name Game to Cyra's name was adorable. :D
I think Cyra probably enjoyed that, considering her timing.

She makes quite an impression too.
Not quite a "dynamic entrance", but impressive none the less.

On a sidenote, which version of the name game is he using ?
The old Shirley Ellis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MJLi5_dyn0) version, or the newer  (and much weirder, it has a dancing walrus in it) version by Kim Gilcrest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5-VYGZID9k) ?

Weird versions? Try the Tiny Toons version... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qGVuHGjnAQ)

Huh, a couple of interesting things I noticed:
1. In panel #3(the big one), Dan's gone all desaturated... Except for his wings. Is this significant, or just Amber forgetting to desaturated that layer?
2. In panel #4, Alexi looks tired due to the lines under her eyes. Like the above, is this signifigant in some way, or simply her nose-definition lines?

Other than that, though, it looks nice. Huge amounts of detail! :D

Quote from: RobbieThe1st on April 11, 2011, 03:23:04 AM
2. In panel #4, Alexi looks tired due to the lines under her eyes. Like the above, is this signifigant in some way, or simply her nose-definition lines?

Well, Alexsi has been running things all by herself for a while now... and given that the disruption is coming from Dan's room she's probably thinking "oh what now? :("

Not to mention that a certain dragon might have kept her awaka at night.

Quote from: RobbieThe1st on April 11, 2011, 03:23:04 AM
Huh, a couple of interesting things I noticed:
1. In panel #3(the big one), Dan's gone all desaturated... Except for his wings. Is this significant, or just Amber forgetting to desaturated that layer?

I think she wanted him all blue, which seems to be the whole Cyra colour.

Quote2. In panel #4, Alexi looks tired due to the lines under her eyes. Like the above, is this signifigant in some way, or simply her nose-definition lines?

As Sienna says, I think her expression is supposed to be "What's he done now...?"

So, I just had another look at the comic... I could see the moustache being referred to and it made me chuckle.  More-so however, the wings reminded me of a butterfly having landed on her nose.

Quote from: Drayco84 on April 08, 2011, 01:15:57 PM
So, wagers as to how Dan gets in touch with Cyra!

1: Dream
2: Warp-Aci
3: Psychic link
4: Magic (You outta learn it someday, Dan!)
5: Telephone
6: Email

My guess? Well, via telephone WOULD be funny...

And the winner is... Via Name Game.
I've honestly gotta admit, TOTALLY wasn't expecting that. Looks like I still have much to learn in the art of being Totally Unpredictable.

Quote from: Drayco84 on April 11, 2011, 04:39:29 AM

Quote from: Drayco84 on April 08, 2011, 01:15:57 PM
So, wagers as to how Dan gets in touch with Cyra!

1: Dream
2: Warp-Aci
3: Psychic link
4: Magic (You outta learn it someday, Dan!)
5: Telephone
6: Email

My guess? Well, via telephone WOULD be funny...

And the winner is... Via Name Game.
I've honestly gotta admit, TOTALLY wasn't expecting that. Looks like I still have much to learn in the art of being Totally Unpredictable.

Technically that still is a combination of Psychic link and Magic.

OOo, don't think I'd noticed those booths in the Lost Lake inn before..

Also, yet even more changes to D&DMFA enroute. :>

That was priceless and made my day.  My computer died yesterday, so now the shop's looking at it.  I was all down, until this comic.  Thank you Amber, you win all the interwebs.  And a cookie.   :mowsmile

One-Five-One Proof, you hit the roof.

:P

Quote from: Arcblade on April 11, 2011, 10:26:39 AM
Thank you Amber, you win all the interwebs.  And a cookie.   :mowsmile

But if Amber has all the interwebs, where are we all supposed to sleep?
I claim unwarrented eviction! :U

Quote from: RobbieThe1st on April 11, 2011, 03:23:04 AM
Huh, a couple of interesting things I noticed:
1. In panel #3(the big one), Dan's gone all desaturated... Except for his wings. Is this significant, or just Amber forgetting to desaturated that layer?
2. In panel #4, Alexi looks tired due to the lines under her eyes. Like the above, is this signifigant in some way, or simply her nose-definition lines?

Other than that, though, it looks nice. Huge amounts of detail! :D

I believe that the desaturation is to show that that scene is taking place on the psychic plain as they say in the X-men.

I believe that the look on Alexsi's face is related to the fact that she has the fire department on speed dial.

If his head did hit the ceiling, at least it wasn't anything breakable.

I'm trying to avoid a fit of laughing again. That was great!

Oh. my. gosh... I see it now... Crya Mustache..... IT CAN'T BE UNSEEEN. XD

You know, regarding the rant and grey basements forever.... can any grey basement truly survive being in close proximity to Abel?

anyone else notice the magic glowing fingerprints?

also, fascinated by the mysterious metal things on her hair/ear divide

Quote from: Anri on April 11, 2011, 02:55:29 PM
You know, regarding the rant and grey basements forever.... can any grey basement truly survive being in close proximity to Abel?

Sure it can. It'll go slate, perhaps steel, maybe gun-metal...

I wonder if this is the usual reaction when making long distance call to your tri wing clan leader in this way?

I could see this as a way how Fa'lina use to have fun with her children and grandchildren when her clan was still alive. Then again Dan was certainly asking for it in calling her in that way. It takes time for someone to answer the phone and that probably is true for any clan leader to answer the call for any member trying to make contact.

What Dan was thinking probably acted as the ring tone. Gave her plenty of time to set up the proper response.

Cyra:"I hold you in the palm of my hand, Grandson!" :P

She probably thinking he's all jumpy now.

The dichotomy between Alexsi and Pyroduck's reactions in panel #4 is quite amusing.

Pyroduck thinks: OMG! What was that?
Alexsi thinks: Sigh... what now?

Imagines:

Cyra:  Hello Grandson!  It was so kind of you to share your pain with your grandma.  Could you do that head-thumping thing again?

Dan:  ???

((Recalling Clan Cyra's affinity from the Clan Leaders section))

Y'know ... instead of saying "yes", she should totally have finished the Name Game with "Cyra", that would have been perfect.  :)

For some reason, Skype came to mind when I read this today...

Probably just all the blue but still... Skype?

Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 11, 2011, 05:21:45 PM
Y'know ... instead of saying "yes", she should totally have finished the Name Game with "Cyra", that would have been perfect.  :)

Actually, I think it's funnier this way. Dan clearly was semi-skeptical in the idea that just thinking about Cyra would mentally summon her, so he decided to be silly and just say (and think) her name over and over in that song. If I may open the panel to interpretation, the funniest thing to me would be thinking that every time he thought her name (with each word of the song) was an individual 'summon', so dan could have been unknowingly spamming her. Which then leads to her interrupting him with "Yes?" as in "What the hell do you want."  xD

But that's just the way I see it. ;)

Now I'm imagining Cyra on the other end going "Hello? Hello? Are you still there?"

I can kind of see one of Dan's head wings in the third image, like a faint visual echo.

Also what is the song/game people are talking about?

Quote from: techmaster-glitch on April 11, 2011, 05:59:59 PM
Which then leads to her interrupting him with "Yes?" as in "What the hell do you want."  xD
But that's just the way I see it. ;)

Either that or "Dammit, my only grandchild is a retard"...

On the subject of "What the hell do you want", I wonder if Dan has actually worked out what he wants to ask her.  "Hi Gran, I just discovered that I'm going to turn into an emotional wreck.  Any ideas?" Or "Is my mom really evil?"
Should make for some interesting conversations.

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 11, 2011, 06:07:52 PM
Also what is the song/game people are talking about?

I think there was a youtube link earlier (which I couldn't see properly at work) but yeah, I'd like to know too.  It would have been even more amusing if he'd just randomly made up a song...

Quote from: techmaster-glitch on April 11, 2011, 05:59:59 PM

Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 11, 2011, 05:21:45 PM
Y'know ... instead of saying "yes", she should totally have finished the Name Game with "Cyra", that would have been perfect.  :)

Actually, I think it's funnier this way. Dan clearly was semi-skeptical in the idea that just thinking about Cyra would mentally summon her, so he decided to be silly and just say (and think) her name over and over in that song. If I may open the panel to interpretation, the funniest thing to me would be thinking that every time he thought her name (with each word of the song) was an individual 'summon', so dan could have been unknowlingly spamming her. Which then leads to her interrupting him with "Yes?" as in "What the hell do you want."  xD

But that's just the way I see it. ;)

See, I saw it as Dan just starting to think of her. And then, in his usual way, getting bored and distracted and going on to do something else.

And then Cyra turning up to see what he wanted, somewhat unexpectedly. At least, I don't think Dan expected her to show up - certainly not so quickly.


I'd go into the capability of higher powers to be in more than one place at a time, but since Dan is her only grandson, I'm not sure it's actually relevant; I'm sure Cyra would be more than willing to spend time talking to him. I mean, she was willing enough to talk last time around... *grin*

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 11, 2011, 06:07:52 PM
Also what is the song/game people are talking about?

Hazard Hazard bo Bazard, Bonana Mana mo Mazard, fee fy fo Fazard.
Hazard!

Does that answer your question? :P (it's just a kid's name-mixing game.)

Quote from: Tapewolf on April 11, 2011, 06:09:13 PM

Either that or "Dammit, my only grandchild is a retard"...

On the subject of "What the hell do you want", I wonder if Dan has actually worked out what he wants to ask her.  "Hi Gran, I just discovered that I'm going to turn into an emotional wreck.  Any ideas?" Or "Is my mom really evil?"
Should make for some interesting conversations.

What to call her is another issue, Grandmother? Leader? Cyra? Ma'am?

Also the other awkward questions "How did you become a clan leader? What happened to the rest of the clan?"

Quote from: Tapewolf on April 11, 2011, 06:09:13 PM

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 11, 2011, 06:07:52 PM
Also what is the song/game people are talking about?

I think there was a youtube link earlier (which I couldn't see properly at work) but yeah, I'd like to know too.  It would have been even more amusing if he'd just randomly made up a song...

Oh that, that's an American classic.   From 1964...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MJLi5_dyn0

Next question, when he finishes his conversation with Cyra, how many annoyed Warp-aci will be waiting to have a word?

I think he summoned at least three of them just before Cyra manifested.

Anyone else notice the picture of Dan and Wildy in Dan's room? The amount of detail Amber has been putting into her backgrounds lately is fantastic.

Quote from: Spooks on April 11, 2011, 06:57:46 PM
Anyone else notice the picture of Dan and Wildy in Dan's room? The amount of detail Amber has been putting into her backgrounds lately is fantastic.

That picture originally appeared in an earlier strip, can't remember which one though.

Related link: A good example of high levels of background detail (http://www.skindeepcomic.com/archive/handshakes-6-the-liverpool-avalon/)

Edit: Thanks for clearing the double post.

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 11, 2011, 03:11:52 AM

Quote from: Tapewolf on April 11, 2011, 02:52:44 AM
I see Dan didn't bother with the shirt...

No doubt to show that Dan doesn't really take Abel's word seriously and so that Amber can show us just why he said it.

^^ This.

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 11, 2011, 06:09:45 PMSee, I saw it as Dan just starting to think of her. And then, in his usual way, getting bored and distracted and going on to do something else.

I remember Abel mentioning that Cubi in general have unusually short attention spans...Then again, this is Dan; He excels in taking things to extremes  :rolleyes

Quote from: techmaster-glitch on April 11, 2011, 05:59:59 PM

Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 11, 2011, 05:21:45 PM
Y'know ... instead of saying "yes", she should totally have finished the Name Game with "Cyra", that would have been perfect.  :)

Actually, I think it's funnier this way. Dan clearly was semi-skeptical in the idea that just thinking about Cyra would mentally summon her, so he decided to be silly and just say (and think) her name over and over in that song. If I may open the panel to interpretation, the funniest thing to me would be thinking that every time he thought her name (with each word of the song) was an individual 'summon', so dan could have been unknowingly spamming her. Which then leads to her interrupting him with "Yes?" as in "What the hell do you want."  xD

But that's just the way I see it. ;)

I see what you mean, but I doubt she would be annoyed by finally getting contacted by a clanmember.

However, for some reason, I like it when people break character stereotype ... so far Cyra follows the "serious and godly-powerful, but kind" stereotype. If she had sung along on the song, it would have shown her playful side and also broken stereotype a bit. It's sorta like when you think of a Reggae player, you think of a dude with dreadlocks, and not a young blond belgian girl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV-b4lR2ChI). It seems odd to begin with, but along the way, you realise that it works rather nicely.

On a sidenote, would Cyra get in touch with Dan in the same away?

Cyra : Dan Dan Bo Ban, Banana Mana mo Man, Fe fi fo Fan ♪
Cyra : Dan! ♪♫ :D
  ...
Cyra : Dan ?
  ...
Cyra : Helooo ? Dan, are you there ?
Dan : ... uhhhn ... why do I still get hangovers?

Come to think, it's hard to tell what exactly Cyra thinks of Dan singing that little song when she's covering her mouth with, well, him.  I think her eyebrows are raised in a bit of excitement, but I'm not really sure.

Intentionally or otherwise, it looks like when Cyra may have (mentally) hit Dan pretty hard.  I mean, there's a line of psychic hitting him through his head, among other things.  Add in that Dan obviously didn't expect a response, and it's no wonder he jumped. X3

Well, wether she hit him hard or not, she certainly took him completely by surprise.  :D

Will be interesting to see where Amber takes this.

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 11, 2011, 02:01:48 AM

Quote from: DavidRokon on April 11, 2011, 01:56:15 AM
Dan's wings are now a mustache, I can't unsee it.

Conversely, I didn't see it.

I bet you can't unsee it now too.

Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 11, 2011, 10:45:51 PM
I see what you mean, but I doubt she would be annoyed by finally getting contacted by a clanmember.

Look at the way she was smiling last time she spoke to him. "Them dames, they be talkers."

Quote from: Infranscia on April 12, 2011, 12:48:47 AM
Intentionally or otherwise, it looks like when Cyra may have (mentally) hit Dan pretty hard.  I mean, there's a line of psychic hitting him through his head, among other things.  Add in that Dan obviously didn't expect a response, and it's no wonder he jumped. X3

Psychic hit, I don't think so. That's how Amber usually shows surprise, or sudden realisations, IMHO. In other words - that's showing that Dan has been surprised doing something silly by his grandmother. I don't know anyone who wouldn't jump if their grandmother caught them doing silly things with her name unexpectedly.


... even though he's been told to expect her, it's obvious he didn't expect it to actually work... *grin* Which, of course, is Dan all over.


Thinking about that, I'd guess that Cyra knows a little bit about "kids like that" herself, and is probably amused by it. Almost certainly. After all, the grandmother stereotype includes milk and cookies and smiling at their grandkids, right? Same thing here...

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 12, 2011, 04:07:41 AM
Psychic hit, I don't think so. That's how Amber usually shows surprise, or sudden realisations, IMHO.

This is true, but it could go either way.  The title of the strip is "Even when calling collect, be prepared for a charge." so while he's clearly startled that it actually worked, it might also mean that by directly communicating with her, he's suddenly got a big jolt of Cyra's power.

Quote from: Naldru on April 11, 2011, 12:58:06 PM
I believe that the look on Alexsi's face is related to the fact that she has the fire department on speed dial.

Wait.. you don't?

Quote from: CoyoteCaliente on April 11, 2011, 02:38:06 PM
Oh. my. gosh... I see it now... Crya Mustache..... IT CAN'T BE UNSEEEN. XD

I still vote butterfly on nose (so cute~)

Quote from: Brunhidden on April 11, 2011, 03:18:59 PM
also, fascinated by the mysterious metal things on her hair/ear divide

They could be magical, or just imbued with the powers of AMAZING STYLE.

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 11, 2011, 03:23:45 PM

Quote from: Anri on April 11, 2011, 02:55:29 PM
You know, regarding the rant and grey basements forever.... can any grey basement truly survive being in close proximity to Abel?

Sure it can. It'll go slate, perhaps steel, maybe gun-metal...

but, silver...

Quote from: Omegan on April 11, 2011, 04:07:18 PM
The dichotomy between Alexsi and Pyroduck's reactions in panel #4 is quite amusing.

Pyroduck thinks: OMG! What was that?
Alexsi thinks: Sigh... what now?

Can not deny.

Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 11, 2011, 05:21:45 PM
Y'know ... instead of saying "yes", she should totally have finished the Name Game with "Cyra", that would have been perfect.  :)

Maybe, maybe... or would it? ¬.¬

Quote from: techmaster-glitch on April 11, 2011, 05:59:59 PM

Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 11, 2011, 05:21:45 PM
Y'know ... instead of saying "yes", she should totally have finished the Name Game with "Cyra", that would have been perfect.  :)

Actually, I think it's funnier this way. Dan clearly was semi-skeptical in the idea that just thinking about Cyra would mentally summon her, so he decided to be silly and just say (and think) her name over and over in that song.

Agreed. This way it's more like "I am unphased by your singing (and skepticism)", rather than "that's so awesome, Imma SING ALONG! :D"
And I think that speaks more for his attention span... he got bored, doing a task he thought was pointless.

Quote from: Tapewolf on April 11, 2011, 06:09:13 PM

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 11, 2011, 06:07:52 PM
Also what is the song/game people are talking about?

I think there was a youtube link earlier (which I couldn't see properly at work) but yeah, I'd like to know too.  It would have been even more amusing if he'd just randomly made up a song...

"Hannah-banna fo-fanna, fi-fy-fo-fanna Hannah!"
That's the basic one... but basically you take a name and replace the ends of the words to rhyme to it.

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 11, 2011, 06:15:25 PM
What to call her is another issue, Grandmother? Leader? Cyra? Ma'am?

Didn't she tell him before what to call her?  Apart from that... I suppose Cyra would work... but anybody could call her 'Cyra', how many people can call her 'Gramma'?

Quote from: ishidan on April 11, 2011, 06:33:45 PM
Next question, when he finishes his conversation with Cyra, how many annoyed Warp-aci will be waiting to have a word?

I think he summoned at least three of them just before Cyra manifested.

... how do you figure?

Quote from: Spooks on April 11, 2011, 06:57:46 PM
Anyone else notice the picture of Dan and Wildy in Dan's room? The amount of detail Amber has been putting into her backgrounds lately is fantastic.

Yeah, but I'm pretty sure it's a cut-and-paste.

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 11, 2011, 07:28:22 PM

Quote from: Spooks on April 11, 2011, 06:57:46 PM
Anyone else notice the picture of Dan and Wildy in Dan's room? The amount of detail Amber has been putting into her backgrounds lately is fantastic.

That picture originally appeared in an earlier strip, can't remember which one though.

:yeahthat

Quote from: D'ymkarra on April 11, 2011, 09:18:43 PM
I remember Abel mentioning that Cubi in general have unusually short attention spans...Then again, this is Dan; He excels in taking things to extremes  :rolleyes

And if you think about it... with what we just learned, if Dan thought that what he was doing was silly, then chances are the emotion of the silliness swept him up into it.

Quote from: AmigaDragon on April 12, 2011, 03:29:41 AM

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 11, 2011, 02:01:48 AM

Quote from: DavidRokon on April 11, 2011, 01:56:15 AM
Dan's wings are now a mustache, I can't unsee it.

Conversely, I didn't see it.

I bet you can't unsee it now too.

Nope, still just see the butterfly :B

- - -
OMG, tl;dr

Quote from: Tapewolf on April 12, 2011, 05:34:54 AM

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 12, 2011, 04:07:41 AM
Psychic hit, I don't think so. That's how Amber usually shows surprise, or sudden realisations, IMHO.

This is true, but it could go either way.  The title of the strip is "Even when calling collect, be prepared for a charge." so while he's clearly startled that it actually worked, it might also mean that by directly communicating with her, he's suddenly got a big jolt of Cyra's power.

It might also be that she is using the voice (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1002.php) again, something that caused discomfort last time and that was from a distance, now imagine it right in your ear, when you weren't expecting it.

Also, did the radio project people manage to figure out how to portray that voice?

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 12, 2011, 08:08:46 AM
It might also be that she is using the voice (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1002.php) again, something that caused discomfort last time and that was from a distance, now imagine it right in your ear, when you weren't expecting it.

Neh. I'd say that the distance is about the same, really. Though, she may be putting a little extra on in 1209...
[Editted because I realized I left something off:] Whoa, typo alert! 'Arranged' is all one word man, that should *not* be on two lines D:<
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(and man... every time I look back at older strips I can not get over how different everything looks now. I definitely am digging how everything looks more mature and proportionately accurate ^-^ Though, I think I like how Abel's hair looked back in 2007.  Wow. Imagine if Abel and Jyrras somehow had a lovechild? Between Jy's ears and Abel's hair... :.)

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 12, 2011, 08:08:46 AM
Also, did the radio project people manage to figure out how to portray that voice?

Man. That would be ballin'.

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 12, 2011, 08:08:46 AM
Also, did the radio project people manage to figure out how to portray that voice?

I keep forgetting to look into that, even with reminders :<
eq-wise I'm not sure, but I am imagining a lot of echo.

Quote from: Tapewolf on April 12, 2011, 09:24:49 AM

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 12, 2011, 08:08:46 AM
Also, did the radio project people manage to figure out how to portray that voice?

I keep forgetting to look into that, even with reminders :<
eq-wise I'm not sure, but I am imagining a lot of echo.

I thought as much myself.
So, who's doing the voice of Cyra? :)

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 12, 2011, 09:40:31 AM
I thought as much myself.
So, who's doing the voice of Cyra? :)

Infranscia is, unless I'm very much mistaken.

Quote from: Tapewolf on April 12, 2011, 10:17:03 AM

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 12, 2011, 09:40:31 AM
I thought as much myself.
So, who's doing the voice of Cyra? :)

Infranscia is, unless I'm very much mistaken.

I definitely need to get to trawling through the thread a bit. (I also have no clue whom that is! XP)

Quote from: Tapewolf on April 12, 2011, 09:24:49 AM

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 12, 2011, 08:08:46 AMAlso, did the radio project people manage to figure out how to portray that voice?

I keep forgetting to look into that, even with reminders :<
eq-wise I'm not sure, but I am imagining a lot of echo.

Echo, reverb, maybe some chorus...  Probably going to take some experimentation, I can imagine.

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 12, 2011, 10:42:13 AM

Quote from: Tapewolf on April 12, 2011, 10:17:03 AM

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 12, 2011, 09:40:31 AMI thought as much myself.
So, who's doing the voice of Cyra? :)

Infranscia is, unless I'm very much mistaken.

I definitely need to get to trawling through the thread a bit. (I also have no clue whom that is! XP)

I don't blame you.  I'm not exactly the most active of members for this forum.  Lately, I've been trying to comment on comics, but that's about all my activity here.

Quote from: Infranscia on April 12, 2011, 11:07:09 AM
maybe some chorus...

That sounds awesome! :D
Maybe do multiple recording too and layer them?

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 12, 2011, 06:50:25 AM

Quote from: ishidan on April 11, 2011, 06:33:45 PM
Next question, when he finishes his conversation with Cyra, how many annoyed Warp-aci will be waiting to have a word?

I think he summoned at least three of them just before Cyra manifested.

How do you figure?

Ch-YA!   Trying to reply to that post nearly broke my computer!
But sing the song again and see how many Warp-aci names you call.  Sure usually it's more work than that, but just do the ones that already know our main characters and thus might respond to just their names being spoken.

Quote from: ishidan on April 12, 2011, 11:19:03 AM
Ch-YA!   Trying to reply to that post nearly broke my computer!

Sorry~ :.

Quote from: ishidan on April 12, 2011, 11:19:03 AM
But sing the song again and see how many Warp-aci names you call.  Sure usually it's more work than that, but just do the ones that already know our main characters and thus might respond to just their names being spoken.

I suppose I see your point there ;)
However, Dan actually has a psychic link to his Clan Leader. The only warp-aci he might potentially be linked to would be his own. (Who is yes, admittedly 'Fi'.)

Quote from: MT Hazard on April 11, 2011, 07:28:22 PM

Quote from: Spooks on April 11, 2011, 06:57:46 PM
Anyone else notice the picture of Dan and Wildy in Dan's room? The amount of detail Amber has been putting into her backgrounds lately is fantastic.

That picture originally appeared in an earlier strip, can't remember which one though.

Oh, I didn't mean to imply that it hadn't, or that she had necessarily drawn it from scratch. I just think it's impressive how much background work she has been doing, and that seemed like a good example. I mean, look at the inn in the last panel compared to earlier comics. (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1051.php) Even the amount of detail in the basement (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1208.php) is impressive. The couch has detailed shading, the beams in the ceiling have wood grain. Rooms actually have plants and decorations (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1205.php) now. It's awesome!

Quote from: ishidan on April 12, 2011, 11:19:03 AM

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 12, 2011, 06:50:25 AM

Quote from: ishidan on April 11, 2011, 06:33:45 PM
Next question, when he finishes his conversation with Cyra, how many annoyed Warp-aci will be waiting to have a word?
I think he summoned at least three of them just before Cyra manifested.

How do you figure?

Ch-YA!   Trying to reply to that post nearly broke my computer!
But sing the song again and see how many Warp-aci names you call.  Sure usually it's more work than that, but just do the ones that already know our main characters and thus might respond to just their names being spoken.

Actually, now I'm wondering if that's how Fa'lina names her Warp-Aci... That, and the "Fe, fi, fo, fum" line from Jack and the beanstalk...

Actually, now I'm wondering if that's how Fa'lina names her Warp-Aci... That, and the "Fe, fi, fo, fum" line from Jack and the beanstalk...
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What they don't tell you is that Fa'Lina was actually the giant from that tale.

True facts.

:mowmeep And this would surprise any of us??? :mowcookie

Ah... it shows you're wise beyond your years... congratulations on not letting "The Man" tell you what to think.

Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 15, 2011, 11:00:54 PM
Ah... it shows you're wise beyond your years... congratulations on not letting "The Man" tell you what to think.

Or "The Woman", in this case. ;-]

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Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on April 15, 2011, 11:00:54 PM
Ah... it shows you're wise beyond your years... congratulations on not letting "The Man" tell you what to think.

Or "The Woman", in this case. ;-]

Hey now, I've never told anybody how to think.

at least not without the proper authority of a two-by-four to back me up

Honest question.

What does Cyra do with her free time? She's keeping a low profile (yes?), she has one daughter, one grandson and more enemies than you can shake a very big stick at.

WHAT THE HELL IS SHE DOING!!

Not that this is keeping me awake at night or anything.

Quote from: Ryy Lazurus on April 16, 2011, 10:59:03 AM
Honest question.

What does Cyra do with her free time? She's keeping a low profile (yes?), she has one daughter, one grandson and more enemies than you can shake a very big stick at.

WHAT THE HELL IS SHE DOING!!

Not that this is keeping me awake at night or anything.

Oh, you know... plotting, scheming, playing hopscotch and catching up on her reading... that old chestnut.

Oh, and incessently posting on her myspace and facebook under her alias of 'Nancy Bridgegood'. She's friended most of the dragon descendants, but that's all just part of the plans.

She keeps leaving Destania voicemail, but so far... no answer.

Oh hey now, a clan leader needs her beautysleep, y'know ?  :)

Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 16, 2011, 02:40:33 PM
Oh hey now, a clan leader needs her beautysleep, y'know ?  :)

... or does she?

I bet each Tri-wing clan leader has some strange hobby.

Fa'lina probably has driving the students crazy when passing students and muffins.

Heck, a hobby might be something farthest from what their nature might suggest.

Tuan My little ponie collection and Dimanika enjoying books in different philosophies wouldn't be surprising. A strange interests are sure to come up when you have a possible eternity to keep yourself busy.

I wonder if housing one self like Fa'lina and her academy in an alternit dimension aren't so uncommon, just that Fa'lina's is the most complex and secure among the tri-wings?

Quote from: joshofspam on April 16, 2011, 07:24:13 PM
I wonder if housing one self like Fa'lina and her academy in an alternit dimension aren't so uncommon, just that Fa'lina's is the most complex and secure among the tri-wings?

Probably it depends on your motivations and just how hard you're trying to keep it/yourself hidden.

Alternatively, you could simply be so badass, that noone wants to mess with you ... in that case, any place is a safe place.

Quoar probably spends his summer vacations in Hell, just to piss the hell-demons off. :D