While I appreciate you guys standing up for me, keep in mind these trolls just want you guys to come to their fake comic and retaliate to boost their page hits. They want you guys to get riled up because they think it's funny. Just ignore them, that's the best you can do for now. Obviously the warning of their comic account getting frozen, and the warnings of their own buddies aren't enough to get them to knock it the hell off, what can I say? If it gets banned, they brought it on themselves. I've tried to be as patient as possible because not everyone who does that comic is a troll. I don't expect everyone to like my comic. I do expect them to have the brains and civilized manner to treat the members on this site with a little respect.
I'm actually glad my comic isn't #1 right now. I never thought it deserved to be there myself, and I'm sick of taking crap from people that agree with my assertion.
And as much as I enjoy the really positive comments, perhaps we should tone it down a little. I know you like the comic, and that is very comforting and encouraging, but it's far from perfect and it still has a long way to go. I'm trying very hard to make it more than someone's “guilty pleasure” in their favorite's list.
Okay, I stared really hard. I know you want to improve and I know I myself do really enjoy constructive comments, so I will now do my best to point out where you could improve.
I donôt normally comment that often, but really I adore your comic.
It isnôt really clear in this page, since the flashback thingy, but the backgrounds sometimes are exptremely vague and other times they are too clear.
The vague thing is good, that way the characters will stand out more, but maybe they are too vague, sometimes. Itôs like you took the blurr tool and blurred away in some pages.
Also. With the cameos, I understand youôd want them to looks clear for the people who are camoeôd, but they stand out too much, maybe you could change saturation of the cameoôs so the focus stays on the characters.
I really like what you can do with perspectives, but you should use the right perspectives on the right moments. This page could be improved if you took a more dramatic angle in the last panel. I still think you should/can improve on perspectives and angles, Charbyôs head looks awkward in the second panel, especially his mouth.
Expressions. I love the way you do expressions, but sometimes I think itôs going too far, mouths can not go out of the face. It might be part of your style and I like the curly grins (those donôt go out of the face) and it doesnôt even look that bad, but itôs wrong.
One thing I can think of is the colouring. Your shading is great, technically, you know whare the lights come from and it doesnôt look bad, but itôs only intermediates. Maybe you use the dodge and burn tool? (I donôt know and sorry if that offends you)
The thing with shades is, that they change colours...There should be more colours in your shading. For example the close-up on vicôs eyes. The darkest part shouldnôt only be darker, it should also be a slightly different colour. I donôt know where youôre going with his looks, but you might use a reddish colous (for warm) or blueish (for cool).
The last thing I can spot right now are the lines. I can see you vary lines up to a certain point, but maybe the thickness should be thicker and the thinner parts thinner, there should be more difference between thick and thin I mean.
This is all I can think off now. I really really hope it can help you.
As for the overall page. Looks great, keep it up. You deserve to be rated so well.
NR: That happened "off camera" chopping the head off a vampire is the best way to make sure they don't come back. I think Vic and Charby were probably just being thurough(SP) and (after they shot her in the head and staked her through the heart) decided to chop off her head for good measure to make sure she didn't come back.
I think Amelius was saving that image for a time like this so it would have extra impact.
Victor = Total BAMF.
And poor Charby. ;_;
Amy, your comic is still the top of my list, and I've got a long one. Seriously. I still think you're too hard on yourself a lot of the time, but it might be because of that that you've worked so hard to make it a good comic. I don't know. Either way, I really appreciate that you keep doing this, and I wish that the internet weren't so dominated by people who, having nothing more significant in their lives, have found their only outlet in trashing other people's work or opinions. You really don't deserve that, because you have worked hard and it shows, in your storytelling and your art. I feel lucky to have gotten to read these comics, no exaggeration.
Am I the only one around here that actually likes Quixoto? Besides, it's not like he can KILL Charby... he's an elite, after all. They don't die, even if you rip their hearts out for chrissakes. Personally I think Charby is a little too big for his britches, trying to take on a vampire that could be thousands of years older than him and far more powerful for all he knows.
We of the "victor fangirl squad" are busy 'squee'-ing. We'll get back to you when we run out of breath from blathering about who AWESOME he is. Thank you.
Hello Amy,
In all my searchings on the internets, your comic really is the best, in my opinion. The art, the storytelling, the depth of the cast. Okay it could update more often but we wont hold that against you because it is very good stuff.
I may just be insane but you are something special and deserving of praise. And I Mean what I Say! I don't like anyones art better than yours, you have a style of your own and it's excellent. You clearly put so much effort and creativity into the comic and it shows.
I wish I could understand what goes on in your mind to make such art and storytelling possible, but then again, all things considered, maybe I'm happier not knowing. Some things in life are better left a mystery eh?
Peace.
I agree with justanothervamp... I used to merely browse this site until I found your comic, Amelius, and I wanted to be able to keep better tabs on it myself, so I joined so I could favourite it, and I tell all of my friends who read webcomics about it... I love the story line, love the witticisms, love the animation (early AND recent) and think that this is brilliant, no matter what you say.
Charby is FAR from a guilty pleasure for me!
That "KRACK!" looks pretty frickin' sweet! And the fact he punched him is pretty frickin' sweet too!! (^_^) That felt good XD
I've been ignoring the trolls so far. Go me?
Ryjia at 11:31AM, May 3, 2008
Okay, I stared really hard. I know you want to improve and I know I myself do really enjoy constructive comments, so I will now do my best to point out where you could improve. I donôt normally comment that often, but really I adore your comic. It isnôt really clear in this page, since the flashback thingy, but the backgrounds sometimes are exptremely vague and other times they are too clear. The vague thing is good, that way the characters will stand out more, but maybe they are too vague, sometimes. Itôs like you took the blurr tool and blurred away in some pages. Also. With the cameos, I understand youôd want them to looks clear for the people who are camoeôd, but they stand out too much, maybe you could change saturation of the cameoôs so the focus stays on the characters. I really like what you can do with perspectives, but you should use the right perspectives on the right moments. This page could be improved if you took a more dramatic angle in the last panel. I still think you should/can improve on perspectives and angles, Charbyôs head looks awkward in the second panel, especially his mouth. Expressions. I love the way you do expressions, but sometimes I think itôs going too far, mouths can not go out of the face. It might be part of your style and I like the curly grins (those donôt go out of the face) and it doesnôt even look that bad, but itôs wrong. One thing I can think of is the colouring. Your shading is great, technically, you know whare the lights come from and it doesnôt look bad, but itôs only intermediates. Maybe you use the dodge and burn tool? (I donôt know and sorry if that offends you) The thing with shades is, that they change colours...There should be more colours in your shading. For example the close-up on vicôs eyes. The darkest part shouldnôt only be darker, it should also be a slightly different colour. I donôt know where youôre going with his looks, but you might use a reddish colous (for warm) or blueish (for cool). The last thing I can spot right now are the lines. I can see you vary lines up to a certain point, but maybe the thickness should be thicker and the thinner parts thinner, there should be more difference between thick and thin I mean. This is all I can think off now. I really really hope it can help you. As for the overall page. Looks great, keep it up. You deserve to be rated so well.
Lord_Baz at 5:36AM, May 3, 2008
Err. Maybe I missed something... Animation? Really? Where?
I love you at 5:40PM, May 2, 2008
Flippin' Sveet
Evil Emperor Nick at 8:25AM, May 2, 2008
NR: That happened "off camera" chopping the head off a vampire is the best way to make sure they don't come back. I think Vic and Charby were probably just being thurough(SP) and (after they shot her in the head and staked her through the heart) decided to chop off her head for good measure to make sure she didn't come back. I think Amelius was saving that image for a time like this so it would have extra impact.
Kali at 8:06AM, May 2, 2008
Aw cool! I am so glad I came back to this page. Kohdok? I tip my hat to you man!
Evil Emperor Nick at 6:39AM, May 2, 2008
Kohdok, you get a 5!
Anechan at 3:25AM, May 2, 2008
Go Victor! Avenge Victoria who didn't stand a chance, even though she was a hunter too. Nice update and can't wait to see the next one. XD
Kohdok at 1:09AM, May 2, 2008
Wait! I can do better than that! [img]http://www.drunkduck.com/For_Your_Eyes_Only/gfx/falconpunch2.png[/img]
Kohdok at 12:44AM, May 2, 2008
Hey, you forgot something! No worries. I fix (Prays PHP works) [img]http://www.drunkduck.com/For_Your_Eyes_Only/gfx/falconpunch.png[/img]
nrbonner at 8:47PM, May 1, 2008
when was Victoria's head cut off? i reread the parts that involved her but i couldn't find it anywhere
Beraxillia at 3:45PM, May 1, 2008
coolness levels charby: 9/10 victor: 8/10 blue haired guy: 7/10
TrekTek at 1:27PM, May 1, 2008
Go Victor!
Taozi Mao at 9:40PM, April 30, 2008
Victor = Total BAMF. And poor Charby. ;_; Amy, your comic is still the top of my list, and I've got a long one. Seriously. I still think you're too hard on yourself a lot of the time, but it might be because of that that you've worked so hard to make it a good comic. I don't know. Either way, I really appreciate that you keep doing this, and I wish that the internet weren't so dominated by people who, having nothing more significant in their lives, have found their only outlet in trashing other people's work or opinions. You really don't deserve that, because you have worked hard and it shows, in your storytelling and your art. I feel lucky to have gotten to read these comics, no exaggeration.
WitchCirce at 3:29PM, April 30, 2008
Am I the only one around here that actually likes Quixoto? Besides, it's not like he can KILL Charby... he's an elite, after all. They don't die, even if you rip their hearts out for chrissakes. Personally I think Charby is a little too big for his britches, trying to take on a vampire that could be thousands of years older than him and far more powerful for all he knows.
Beraxillia at 3:00PM, April 30, 2008
FIST OF JUSTICE!!!
bobby_the_kid at 2:19PM, April 30, 2008
POW!
Ayrisesiran at 8:15AM, April 30, 2008
We of the "victor fangirl squad" are busy 'squee'-ing. We'll get back to you when we run out of breath from blathering about who AWESOME he is. Thank you.
djcoffman at 7:24AM, April 30, 2008
Ah, the rankings are stupid. You put out a great comic Amelius! just ignore the haters!
Grater at 5:11AM, April 29, 2008
Hello Amy, In all my searchings on the internets, your comic really is the best, in my opinion. The art, the storytelling, the depth of the cast. Okay it could update more often but we wont hold that against you because it is very good stuff. I may just be insane but you are something special and deserving of praise. And I Mean what I Say! I don't like anyones art better than yours, you have a style of your own and it's excellent. You clearly put so much effort and creativity into the comic and it shows. I wish I could understand what goes on in your mind to make such art and storytelling possible, but then again, all things considered, maybe I'm happier not knowing. Some things in life are better left a mystery eh? Peace.
kitty_chan at 10:22PM, April 28, 2008
I agree with justanothervamp... I used to merely browse this site until I found your comic, Amelius, and I wanted to be able to keep better tabs on it myself, so I joined so I could favourite it, and I tell all of my friends who read webcomics about it... I love the story line, love the witticisms, love the animation (early AND recent) and think that this is brilliant, no matter what you say. Charby is FAR from a guilty pleasure for me!
justanothervamp at 2:46PM, April 28, 2008
Amelius, you are too modest. I became a member of this site so I could keep tabs on Charbys updates. :)
Evil Emperor Nick at 12:41PM, April 28, 2008
You are not wrong Neila.
barry_everard at 12:56AM, April 28, 2008
Wow, really didn't see that one coming... But good to see him sticking up for himself again.
Erk at 11:30PM, April 27, 2008
It's almost shocking that the elites aren't interfering as swiftly as they did with charby's wannabe girlfriend.
X Daggers at 10:22PM, April 27, 2008
That "KRACK!" looks pretty frickin' sweet! And the fact he punched him is pretty frickin' sweet too!! (^_^) That felt good XD I've been ignoring the trolls so far. Go me?