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Title: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: TacticalError on December 03, 2012, 03:59:34 AM
Is that a periodic table of the magic elements I see in panel 3?
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: D'ymkarra on December 03, 2012, 04:47:40 AM
I also notice in the 3rd panel, young DP has strikingly similar markings to Kria; Perhaps the stripes are something that fade with age?
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 04:56:52 AM
Quote from: D'ymkarra on December 03, 2012, 04:47:40 AM
I also notice in the 3rd panel, young DP has strikingly similar markings to Kria; Perhaps the stripes are something that fade with age?

I figured it was part of his makeover, with the fake horns and stuff...
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Starcat5 on December 03, 2012, 05:01:15 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 04:56:52 AM
Quote from: D'ymkarra on December 03, 2012, 04:47:40 AM
I also notice in the 3rd panel, young DP has strikingly similar markings to Kria; Perhaps the stripes are something that fade with age?
I figured it was part of his makeover, with the fake horns and stuff...
Either he had paint-on tattoos in his youth, or, yeah, black tattoos to hide his stripes when he had to horns added.
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Turnsky on December 03, 2012, 07:06:09 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 04:56:52 AM
Quote from: D'ymkarra on December 03, 2012, 04:47:40 AM
I also notice in the 3rd panel, young DP has strikingly similar markings to Kria; Perhaps the stripes are something that fade with age?

I figured it was part of his makeover, with the fake horns and stuff...

you just know one day someone's gonna try and rip one off, to find it's superglued on..



yeouch.
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 08:16:56 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on December 03, 2012, 07:06:09 AM
you just know one day someone's gonna try and rip one off, to find it's superglued on..

IIRC they were actually surgically implanted, whatever they are actually made from.

Hmm, I'm kind of curious about the party now.  Whether it was a typical student affair or whether they demolished half the dormitory in the process...
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: MT Hazard on December 03, 2012, 08:25:50 AM
I think this tells us a fair bit about D.P, the fact that he considers even the briefest social interaction a regret, even for a demon that's fairly maladjusted.
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Brunhidden on December 03, 2012, 09:02:12 AM
i had assumed he was abusing thornoids, hes pretty buff for a college student

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Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Ignuus66 on December 03, 2012, 10:32:04 AM
is that a periodic table on the wall in the second to last panel?
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Mischa on December 03, 2012, 11:07:02 AM
Quote from: TacticalError on December 03, 2012, 03:59:34 AM
Is that a periodic table of the magic elements I see in panel 3?

Quote from: Ignuus66 on December 03, 2012, 10:32:04 AM
is that a periodic table on the wall in the second to last panel?

I'd been wondering that myself.  However, aside from the fact that it's oddly framed and under glass, it's not organized the same as our own.  For example, the first row normally only has Hydrogen and Helium, but in this case has at least three elements.  Period 2 (and possibly 3?) appears to be missing the nonmetals.  If the next row down is Period 3, then there's extra transition metals...

So I was waiting to see if the forums would start speculating on the nature of atomic forces and theory in the DMFA universe, based on that table.  For example, the first row corresponds to the first orbital in an atom, which in our universe only holds 2 electrons, but in this one may hold more... :P
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 11:09:46 AM
Quote from: Mischa on December 03, 2012, 11:07:02 AM
So I was waiting to see if the forums would start speculating on the nature of atomic forces and theory in the DMFA universe, based on that table.  For example, the first row corresponds to the first orbital in an atom, which in our universe only holds 2 electrons, but in this one may hold more... :P

I would be gobsmacked if Amber has planned the universe down to the quantum level.
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Amber Williams on December 03, 2012, 11:23:30 AM
For those wondering, I've drawn an accurate representation of myself when I am in universe building mode:

(http://www.missmab.com/WRY/GudArtist.jpg)
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Chazore on December 03, 2012, 11:30:04 AM
Quote from: Amber Williams on December 03, 2012, 11:23:30 AM
For those wondering, I've drawn an accurate representation of myself when I am in universe building mode:javascript:void(0);

(http://www.missmab.com/WRY/GudArtist.jpg)

That looks about right. And I've witnessed it in person  :3
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:37:27 AM
What the...Funta! D:<

*picks up the Waterbuck from panel 3 and hauls him home*This boy is like cat-hair; gets into everything!>: T

Great strip Amber, lil bebbeh Aliph is adorkable! X 3
~K. *: )
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 11:40:44 AM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:37:27 AM
*picks up the Waterbuck from panel 3 and hauls him home*

Ah, I was trying to work out what the species was :3
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Brunhidden on December 03, 2012, 12:05:19 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 11:40:44 AM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:37:27 AM
*picks up the Waterbuck from panel 3 and hauls him home*

Ah, I was trying to work out what the species was :3

i had assumed he was an ibex for some reason
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: ChaosMageX on December 03, 2012, 02:56:27 PM
Speaking of species, since both Aliph and Kria have stripes, I can't help but wonder if they're more closely related to zebra or at least zorses instead of just horses.



Quote from: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 11:09:46 AM
Quote from: Mischa on December 03, 2012, 11:07:02 AM
So I was waiting to see if the forums would start speculating on the nature of atomic forces and theory in the DMFA universe, based on that table.  For example, the first row corresponds to the first orbital in an atom, which in our universe only holds 2 electrons, but in this one may hold more... :P

I would be gobsmacked if Amber has planned the universe down to the quantum level.

In my opinion, the messed up periodic table in the background is more artistic license than Amber actually planning out unique energy states for electrons in her universe.
Maybe she didn't properly research the periodic table before drawing that one in the background or just found drawing it to complete accuracy to be too much of a challenge, although she could have just copy/pasted one from the internet right into the background.
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Mischa on December 03, 2012, 03:19:45 PM
Quote from: ChaosMageX on December 03, 2012, 02:56:27 PM
In my opinion, the messed up periodic table in the background is more artistic license than Amber actually planning out unique energy states for electrons in her universe.
Maybe she didn't properly research the periodic table before drawing that one in the background or just found drawing it to complete accuracy to be too much of a challenge, although she could have just copy/pasted one from the internet right into the background.

Oh, I fully understand that -- heck, it's even debatable whether or not it's a periodic table.  (It occurred to me that it could be one of those "Graduating Year of XXXX" pictures at I see at the university, a collection of photos from a specific year.)

The thought more occurred to me because it seems at times the forums are quite willing to discuss esoteric minituae regarding the setting based on the briefest of hints in the comics. :3  (Witness the whole discussion about the design and operation of Jyrras' gun!)
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 05:27:20 PM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:37:27 AM
What the...Funta! D :<

*picks up the Waterbuck from panel 3 and hauls him home*This boy is like cat-hair; gets into everything!>: T

Aha, now I understand:  http://www.furaffinity.net/full/5972091/  [Mostly SFW]
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on December 03, 2012, 05:41:08 PM
So, Alphi was a bit nerdish in his youth.........interesting......

I honestly didn't picture that.... :aack




Number of Times Amber has truly "WTF?! Bombed my Brain": 5 and counting
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: joshofspam on December 03, 2012, 05:43:52 PM
Hmmmm...there are so many faces to DP.

I may never figure him totally out, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy his little quibbles in life. :3
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Brunhidden on December 03, 2012, 07:04:03 PM
Quote from: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on December 03, 2012, 05:41:08 PM
So, Alphi was a bit nerdish in his youth.........interesting......

I honestly didn't picture that.... :aack

you didnt picture him as severe, brooding, and meticulous?
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: lilpuppy23 on December 03, 2012, 11:07:53 PM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:37:27 AM
What the...Funta! D :<

*picks up the Waterbuck from panel 3 and hauls him home*This boy is like cat-hair; gets into everything!>: T

Great strip Amber, lil bebbeh Aliph is adorkable! X 3
~K. *: )

That was you? I thought that was Lisky! Or Basilisk. Or Sl*tpuppy. Or whatever it is Amber calls him these days.

Also, Chazore is on the forums now! :)
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:28:00 PM
Quote from: lilpuppy23 on December 03, 2012, 11:07:53 PM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:37:27 AM
What the...Funta! D:<

*picks up the Waterbuck from panel 3 and hauls him home*This boy is like cat-hair; gets into everything!>: T

Great strip Amber, lil bebbeh Aliph is adorkable! X 3
~K. *: )

That was you? I thought that was Lisky! Or Basilisk. Or Sl*tpuppy. Or whatever it is Amber calls him these days.

Also, Chazore is on the forums now! :)

Not exactly, Funta is just one of my characters.: )
.....I guess I can see the resemblence tho. Espc. with wings. XD
(Funta doesn't normally have wings)
~K. *: )
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Darkdragon on December 03, 2012, 11:34:18 PM
Quote from: Amber Williams on December 03, 2012, 11:23:30 AM
For those wondering, I've drawn an accurate representation of myself when I am in universe building mode:

(http://www.missmab.com/WRY/GudArtist.jpg)

The fact that you can worldbuild with such detail and consistency as such is most impressive.
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: AmigaDragon on December 03, 2012, 11:46:40 PM
Quote from: Starcat5 on December 03, 2012, 05:01:15 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 04:56:52 AM
Quote from: D'ymkarra on December 03, 2012, 04:47:40 AM
I also notice in the 3rd panel, young DP has strikingly similar markings to Kria; Perhaps the stripes are something that fade with age?
I figured it was part of his makeover, with the fake horns and stuff...
Either he had paint-on tattoos in his youth, or, yeah, black tattoos to hide his stripes when he had to horns added.

Why tattoo? It doesn't affect hair/fur color, just skin. Just do a dye job.

Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on December 04, 2012, 03:02:06 AM
Quote from: lilpuppy23 on December 03, 2012, 11:07:53 PM
That was you? I thought that was Lisky! Or Basilisk. Or Sl*tpuppy. Or whatever it is Amber calls him these days.

He's gone back to Lisky, I think. Slutpuppy ran out, and I didn't renew the subscription. Or, at least, I couldn't come up with anything better...
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Tapewolf on December 04, 2012, 03:22:17 AM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:28:00 PM
Not exactly, Funta is just one of my characters.: )

Does he show up anyplace?  The only rendition I've been able to find at all was the Anthrocon price list.
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: KV1NN4 on December 04, 2012, 04:28:09 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on December 04, 2012, 03:22:17 AM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:28:00 PM
Not exactly, Funta is just one of my characters.: )

Does he show up anyplace?  The only rendition I've been able to find at all was the Anthrocon price list.

He's in a couple of pictures besides that, and he's a character from my new webcomic.Which Amber is gunna make sure I start sketching this month. (It'll probably be a good 8-10 months or so before the comic goes live tho...I want a decent buffer before I start...And I need to script a few more arcs anyway...and finish off that big list of art I owe...finish some product...maybe take some commissions...one step at a time though).

~K. *: )
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Turnsky on December 04, 2012, 06:26:54 AM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 04, 2012, 04:28:09 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on December 04, 2012, 03:22:17 AM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:28:00 PM
Not exactly, Funta is just one of my characters.: )

Does he show up anyplace?  The only rendition I've been able to find at all was the Anthrocon price list.

He's in a couple of pictures besides that, and he's a character from my new webcomic.Which Amber is gunna make sure I start sketching this month. (It'll probably be a good 8-10 months or so before the comic goes live tho...I want a decent buffer before I start...And I need to script a few more arcs anyway...and finish off that big list of art I owe...finish some product...maybe take some commissions...one step at a time though).

~K. *: )


you need minions.
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Chazore on December 04, 2012, 07:55:44 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on December 04, 2012, 06:26:54 AM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 04, 2012, 04:28:09 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on December 04, 2012, 03:22:17 AM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:28:00 PM
Not exactly, Funta is just one of my characters.: )

Does he show up anyplace?  The only rendition I've been able to find at all was the Anthrocon price list.

He's in a couple of pictures besides that, and he's a character from my new webcomic.Which Amber is gunna make sure I start sketching this month. (It'll probably be a good 8-10 months or so before the comic goes live tho...I want a decent buffer before I start...And I need to script a few more arcs anyway...and finish off that big list of art I owe...finish some product...maybe take some commissions...one step at a time though).

~K. *: )


you need minions.

A titanium wrist is what she needs
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Turnsky on December 04, 2012, 09:03:48 AM
Quote from: Chazore on December 04, 2012, 07:55:44 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on December 04, 2012, 06:26:54 AM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 04, 2012, 04:28:09 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on December 04, 2012, 03:22:17 AM
Quote from: KV1NN4 on December 03, 2012, 11:28:00 PM
Not exactly, Funta is just one of my characters.: )

Does he show up anyplace?  The only rendition I've been able to find at all was the Anthrocon price list.

He's in a couple of pictures besides that, and he's a character from my new webcomic.Which Amber is gunna make sure I start sketching this month. (It'll probably be a good 8-10 months or so before the comic goes live tho...I want a decent buffer before I start...And I need to script a few more arcs anyway...and finish off that big list of art I owe...finish some product...maybe take some commissions...one step at a time though).

~K. *: )


you need minions.

A titanium wrist is what she needs

(http://darrylmbutterscotch.com/uploads/2009/10/DrClaw1.jpg)

:B
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Brunhidden on December 04, 2012, 10:27:00 AM
need minions? sorry, im already hired out- but i have a friend who can begin with entry level goon and work up to henching in a few weeks
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: KiloFoxx on December 04, 2012, 03:38:52 PM
Quote from: AmigaDragon on December 03, 2012, 11:46:40 PM
Quote from: Starcat5 on December 03, 2012, 05:01:15 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on December 03, 2012, 04:56:52 AM
Quote from: D'ymkarra on December 03, 2012, 04:47:40 AM
I also notice in the 3rd panel, young DP has strikingly similar markings to Kria; Perhaps the stripes are something that fade with age?
I figured it was part of his makeover, with the fake horns and stuff...
Either he had paint-on tattoos in his youth, or, yeah, black tattoos to hide his stripes when he had to horns added.

Why tattoo? It doesn't affect hair/fur color, just skin. Just do a dye job.



most furry universes (mine included) have it so that tattoos also dye the fur growing from that area that colour. allowing for tattoos to still be shown on the fur itself. how this is possible exactly is rarely explained. suffice to say, "a wizard did it"
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: KV1NN4 on December 04, 2012, 03:47:17 PM
Quote from: Chazore on December 04, 2012, 07:55:44 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on December 04, 2012, 06:26:54 AM


He's in a couple of pictures besides that, and he's a character from my new webcomic.Which Amber is gunna make sure I start sketching this month. (It'll probably be a good 8-10 months or so before the comic goes live tho...I want a decent buffer before I start...And I need to script a few more arcs anyway...and finish off that big list of art I owe...finish some product...maybe take some commissions...one step at a time though).

~K. *: )


you need minions.

A titanium wrist is what she needs
[/quote]

........Once I finish your commission boy skippy am I ever gunna need one. >: T
Minions would be nice...But I'm happy enough to be one myself to be honest.I'm my own master and minion! 8D
~K. *: )
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: Mischa on December 04, 2012, 05:45:53 PM
Now I want to see more KV1NN4 art!  Hope you'll be at Anthrocon next year :3
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: MUDPUNISHER on December 04, 2012, 06:25:46 PM
I love the Black and white effect that Amber does everytime one of the charecters has a flashback, looks so cool.

Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: KV1NN4 on December 04, 2012, 07:10:45 PM
Quote from: Mischa on December 04, 2012, 05:45:53 PM
Now I want to see more KV1NN4 art!  Hope you'll be at Anthrocon next year :3


I have a table and a plan, so see you there.: )
~K. *: )
Title: Re: 03/12/12 [DMFA #1358] - Better with hindsight
Post by: icarus on December 06, 2012, 12:08:04 PM
Quote from: Brunhidden on December 03, 2012, 09:02:12 AM
i had assumed he was abusing thornoids, hes pretty buff for a college student

(http://images-mediawiki-sites.thefullwiki.org/06/1/0/0/12189382543544238.jpg)
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080718035850/muppet/images/0/0b/Buffrobbie.jpg)

the new challenge- i shall make sure that every new topic here i somehow connect it to jim henson
two so far!
you are now my favourite person
(i spend too much time catalogueing Very Special episodes from the 90s)