Well, judging from my number of page views I guess people don't really like my comic anymore. It hasn't gotten THAT bad has it? I used to get about 200 views a day, now it's about half that. (Sometimes it's even less than 80!)
It seems that the times I get a-lot of hits is either when “combat” or “sex” is on the page. If it's “drama” or “character development”, my page views seem to suffer for it. Is sex and violence what my audiance wants? If so I'll bump the comic's rating up to “mature” and give you guys more of it. I'd really like to have more readers.
Or perhaps I should abandon this comic and make up a new story? One you guys will want to read/look at. I am capable of drawing hentai, perhaps that would get me some more readers? Let me know guys. I draw these things for you, my audiance. And when my audiance starts to get thin, I feel like I'm doing something to turn them off to my comic.
Toshubi: GWEH-! N-no it isn't! XP It's just my crazy way of saying sex when I don't like to.
Also! My friend Chay Chan who hardly comments because she's at my house when you update, would be unable to read the comic at all if you bumped up the rating.
Responses:
TO ALL: Thank you for your feedback on this. I must not have made myself clear when I tried to ask if more sex and violence is what my audiance wanted. You see... I can keep the original storyline and still add more sex and violence. (Imagine the sex scene with Betsy and Toshubi being more graphic, or the scene where Advisor Toh was raping Sadie, or the raid on Koho being more graphic.) You get the idea.
But it sounds like my readers DO want this story to play itself out, and there for it shall. Thanks to all of you who took the time to tell me how you all feel about this comic!
Kali: Yeah I see it alright. Is my nose still bleeding from Confused Soul's comment?
Confused Soul: I'm not sure if "selling out" is the phrase I'd use... I'm not making any money doing this. I guess it's just that I see some comics here on the duck that make the featured list or the top ten or what have you and they don't seem like they deserve to be there in my opinion. Anyway, thanks for your straight forward, honest opinion, I admire that. Now I'm going to find some ice to put on this black eye. ;)
Mylar: Yeah it does take more than just S&V to make a story, but it seems live it can mean the diffrence between a popular story, and just some story collecting dust on the shelf.
Sakura: Ok, ok. It was only a suggestion. :)
Master Chief: Yeah I understood ya.
Master Chief: A very interesting point you bring up there ma'am. I haden't thought about younger readers being blocked out. (Of course, I never thought of this story being read by younger people.) And perhaps Ickus is right as well. The days are getting clearer. Thanks so much for your input.
Lightshade: Well, the story would still be the same technicaly... but there would be more graphic sex and violence thrown in. But I get what you are saying, the story will remain "unchanged".
Ickus: Once again my girlfriend points out critical details I have missed. Thanks for drawing my attention to this overlooked fact.
Mutation: Ok, I won't abandon this comic. There is ground work being set for more combat. But I don't think there is any smex being put into it though. Uh... what is smex anyway? Is that mexican sex?
IR working: Thanks fer the 5.
Error: Well, the story would still be mine... but I write and draw this comic for you, (My readers) so doesn't it make it your story as well? I am glad that you care whether I enjoy writting and drawing this comic for you guys though. That makes me feel very happy inside. Thank you.
Valavor: Thanks, I'll hang in there and keep drawing these pages.
Demonik: Thanks for your input. This comic updates every saturday just so you'll know when to come back and check it out. Thanks again!
Raziel: Well... the story could stay the same and scenes could just be made more graphic. But it looks like my readers want the comic to remain at the "T" rating, so it will. :)
RMcool: "Stay true to what story you wish to tell... and the world you created." That last line really struck a chord with me. Especially the "world you created" part. Did you know that the story has litterly taken a life of it's own? I have way points within the story where there are things I'd like to have happen, but I have no idea how the characters will get to that way point! It's like Toshubi's world has taken charge of it's own life... but still needs me to feed it. (Does that seem strange or what?)
MOrgan: Yes they go up and down... but when they stay down for several weeks usually thats a sign of death.
MOrgan: I'm hoping the lull is temporary too. It just makes me sad to see my comic getting fewer and fewer readers. It makes me wonder if I'm just wasting my time. But it is clear that there are some people who do want this story to continue. So I'll keep making these pages.
Simpan: Thanks fer the 5.
Kali: Ok I'll keep drawing and writting this story. So what do you need from me to make a banner?
Fignal: Thank you for your unwavering loyalty. I will keep the comic at it's "T" rating and continue to make pages for it. You "learned" to like the drama? is that anything like learning to enjoy cigarettes? :)
Ickus: I guess I'll have to finish the story now... you know where I live, and you're not afraid to make the 250 mile trip either.
Faithie: I still check up on Elemental Revolution and The True Tale Of Rudolf. I would like to see more pages from these two storys, really I would.
Hogan: LOL, Glad to have you aboard oh Guardian of the Comic Crossover Portals. (If you don't get this joke don't worry... you will in due time.) As for hentai... I have been working on a little side comic that I abandoned some time ago. Perhaps one day you will get your wish... in another comic. :)
Whew!! Well, there you have it. I will keep Blade of Toshubi at the "T" rating and I'll keep seeing you guys every Saturday. BANZAI!
Oooo. I think we have a definate response here, you should be happy that people think so highly of you and your work that they write mini essays for 'comments'. See the people who have commented? They're the readers who will stick with you no matter what the ratings. ^^
That's a fantastically awful idea. That's like saying "I'm willing to sell out for the sake of readers". There's no way of actively guarantying readers as peoples' tastes constantly change. If you're already getting high readership with a group of people who read your comic for all of the aspects involved then pandering to would-be readers by throwing in extra gore and porn cheapens the comic to forgettable throw away entertainment. There are plenty of violent hentai comics out there all ready, so why remove any trace of originality just to reel in moronic readers who aren't willing to invest time in actually reading it and want some spunk material?
This comic tells a good story. You need more than just sex and violence to make a really interesting story. Not every page is going to be a thriller, but they certainly are turners! I'm looking forward to seeing what *else* all our furry friends get up to in the coming pages.
All I can say Toshubi is this; "Fall down six times, get up seven." A lot of people are enjoying the summer out doors at the moment (like Ickus said) and as for college students, they have a hell of alot of work at the moment. That's why a lot of comics have gone on hiatus. If you raise the ratings you could potentially block new younger readers. Lightshade also has a point. All the readers are interested in the story, the ratings go up every time a person visits the page right? If so readers don't know if there is violence or sex in the update. I'd go far as to say it's just that time of year.
Regardless of ratings, keep up the good work. ;D
Personally I like the comic just the way it is. If you start catering just to what other people want to see, then you won't be true to yourself. And personally, I like comics with equal portions of action, sex, AND character development. After all, you can't have the first two without the last one.
Also remember, the weather in this area at least is nice at the moment. People are spending time outside because it's pleasant. Once it get rainy again here, or hot and unpleasant else where there won't be anything better to do that hang indoors and web surf. ;)
Personally! I like combat, but not smex. Also, PLEASE DON'T END THIS COMIC!
*Crys and begs!*
I look forward to when it updates, and plus, you should pay attetion to only the page veiws on the day you update I think.
I used to have a pretty good amount of veiws on mine, then it dwindled down a bit. It happens, and don't let it get to you.
There are a lot of pages on this one already, and I know you've got a lot of plans for the future of it!
If you only work to what others say you wont enjoy it and the story will suffer regardless. Maybe take some hints but in the end do what YOU want with it. It's your story, not ours. Whatever you decide I'll still be reading, and I think it's awesome as it is. ;)
Aw, don't worry Toshubi, the comic is fine as it is. I've been waiting a while to see an update and I'm glad you did. It's good. So a few people stopped reading, there are always other people who'll come back to read it, myself being one of them.
This is the the comic you want... I rather read this than look at porn all day....
Anyhow, to everyone, the first page will be up sometime today or tomorrow (IF work and my brother permits...)
my advice is don't look at the page views..or only look at them once in a great while. you have a story to tell not a contest to win.. stay true to what story you wish to tell.. and to the world you created.
I do an adult comic & I recently got a 70, so low hits happen. When I started I averaged around 500 a day & it's now around 200. So while doing a hentai would probably cause a jump in readership after a while it might also start getting less readers. There's no guarantee of continued readers either way, sadly.
Hopefully the current lull is temporary because I like this comic.
Don't stop this one! AoS has spikes from time to time, the highest being 340 and the lowest 10. Low readership on particular days doesn't mean you should stop. That banner offers still up if you want to take me up on it...
I like your comic, and I will continue to read it.
Of course I allso like the action and sex parts, they are the bits that brought me to your comic in the first place, but I stay with your comic and read your comic because I learned to like allso the drama parts.
Personally, I think that one and the other are just parts of the whole and they compliment each other.
I want to read the story you have in mind. *Shrug* Not as bad as ER, I would've updated more, but everyone stopped readin it even when I DID update on time. XD
abitdark at 6:50PM, May 4, 2008
Sorry I havn't been on in a while, dont stop. I like your comic!
Hogan at 2:01PM, April 19, 2008
... that reply both makes me happy and scares the living hell out of me... O.o
Mutation at 10:59PM, April 18, 2008
Toshubi: GWEH-! N-no it isn't! XP It's just my crazy way of saying sex when I don't like to. Also! My friend Chay Chan who hardly comments because she's at my house when you update, would be unable to read the comic at all if you bumped up the rating.
Toshubi at 12:30PM, April 18, 2008
Responses: TO ALL: Thank you for your feedback on this. I must not have made myself clear when I tried to ask if more sex and violence is what my audiance wanted. You see... I can keep the original storyline and still add more sex and violence. (Imagine the sex scene with Betsy and Toshubi being more graphic, or the scene where Advisor Toh was raping Sadie, or the raid on Koho being more graphic.) You get the idea. But it sounds like my readers DO want this story to play itself out, and there for it shall. Thanks to all of you who took the time to tell me how you all feel about this comic! Kali: Yeah I see it alright. Is my nose still bleeding from Confused Soul's comment? Confused Soul: I'm not sure if "selling out" is the phrase I'd use... I'm not making any money doing this. I guess it's just that I see some comics here on the duck that make the featured list or the top ten or what have you and they don't seem like they deserve to be there in my opinion. Anyway, thanks for your straight forward, honest opinion, I admire that. Now I'm going to find some ice to put on this black eye. ;) Mylar: Yeah it does take more than just S&V to make a story, but it seems live it can mean the diffrence between a popular story, and just some story collecting dust on the shelf. Sakura: Ok, ok. It was only a suggestion. :) Master Chief: Yeah I understood ya. Master Chief: A very interesting point you bring up there ma'am. I haden't thought about younger readers being blocked out. (Of course, I never thought of this story being read by younger people.) And perhaps Ickus is right as well. The days are getting clearer. Thanks so much for your input. Lightshade: Well, the story would still be the same technicaly... but there would be more graphic sex and violence thrown in. But I get what you are saying, the story will remain "unchanged". Ickus: Once again my girlfriend points out critical details I have missed. Thanks for drawing my attention to this overlooked fact. Mutation: Ok, I won't abandon this comic. There is ground work being set for more combat. But I don't think there is any smex being put into it though. Uh... what is smex anyway? Is that mexican sex? IR working: Thanks fer the 5. Error: Well, the story would still be mine... but I write and draw this comic for you, (My readers) so doesn't it make it your story as well? I am glad that you care whether I enjoy writting and drawing this comic for you guys though. That makes me feel very happy inside. Thank you. Valavor: Thanks, I'll hang in there and keep drawing these pages. Demonik: Thanks for your input. This comic updates every saturday just so you'll know when to come back and check it out. Thanks again! Raziel: Well... the story could stay the same and scenes could just be made more graphic. But it looks like my readers want the comic to remain at the "T" rating, so it will. :) RMcool: "Stay true to what story you wish to tell... and the world you created." That last line really struck a chord with me. Especially the "world you created" part. Did you know that the story has litterly taken a life of it's own? I have way points within the story where there are things I'd like to have happen, but I have no idea how the characters will get to that way point! It's like Toshubi's world has taken charge of it's own life... but still needs me to feed it. (Does that seem strange or what?) MOrgan: Yes they go up and down... but when they stay down for several weeks usually thats a sign of death. MOrgan: I'm hoping the lull is temporary too. It just makes me sad to see my comic getting fewer and fewer readers. It makes me wonder if I'm just wasting my time. But it is clear that there are some people who do want this story to continue. So I'll keep making these pages. Simpan: Thanks fer the 5. Kali: Ok I'll keep drawing and writting this story. So what do you need from me to make a banner? Fignal: Thank you for your unwavering loyalty. I will keep the comic at it's "T" rating and continue to make pages for it. You "learned" to like the drama? is that anything like learning to enjoy cigarettes? :) Ickus: I guess I'll have to finish the story now... you know where I live, and you're not afraid to make the 250 mile trip either. Faithie: I still check up on Elemental Revolution and The True Tale Of Rudolf. I would like to see more pages from these two storys, really I would. Hogan: LOL, Glad to have you aboard oh Guardian of the Comic Crossover Portals. (If you don't get this joke don't worry... you will in due time.) As for hentai... I have been working on a little side comic that I abandoned some time ago. Perhaps one day you will get your wish... in another comic. :) Whew!! Well, there you have it. I will keep Blade of Toshubi at the "T" rating and I'll keep seeing you guys every Saturday. BANZAI!
Kali at 8:22AM, April 16, 2008
Oooo. I think we have a definate response here, you should be happy that people think so highly of you and your work that they write mini essays for 'comments'. See the people who have commented? They're the readers who will stick with you no matter what the ratings. ^^
confusedsoul at 6:37AM, April 16, 2008
That's a fantastically awful idea. That's like saying "I'm willing to sell out for the sake of readers". There's no way of actively guarantying readers as peoples' tastes constantly change. If you're already getting high readership with a group of people who read your comic for all of the aspects involved then pandering to would-be readers by throwing in extra gore and porn cheapens the comic to forgettable throw away entertainment. There are plenty of violent hentai comics out there all ready, so why remove any trace of originality just to reel in moronic readers who aren't willing to invest time in actually reading it and want some spunk material?
Mylar at 4:37PM, April 14, 2008
This comic tells a good story. You need more than just sex and violence to make a really interesting story. Not every page is going to be a thriller, but they certainly are turners! I'm looking forward to seeing what *else* all our furry friends get up to in the coming pages.
sakura5 at 12:18AM, April 14, 2008
Please don't finish the comic, I will have nothing to read on Monday mornings any more.
Master_Chief_Rules at 7:43AM, April 13, 2008
When I "raise the ratings" I meant to "Mature or Adult", just so I'm clear.
Master_Chief_Rules at 7:39AM, April 13, 2008
All I can say Toshubi is this; "Fall down six times, get up seven." A lot of people are enjoying the summer out doors at the moment (like Ickus said) and as for college students, they have a hell of alot of work at the moment. That's why a lot of comics have gone on hiatus. If you raise the ratings you could potentially block new younger readers. Lightshade also has a point. All the readers are interested in the story, the ratings go up every time a person visits the page right? If so readers don't know if there is violence or sex in the update. I'd go far as to say it's just that time of year. Regardless of ratings, keep up the good work. ;D
Lightshade at 7:57PM, April 12, 2008
Personally I like the comic just the way it is. If you start catering just to what other people want to see, then you won't be true to yourself. And personally, I like comics with equal portions of action, sex, AND character development. After all, you can't have the first two without the last one.
Ickus at 5:02PM, April 12, 2008
Also remember, the weather in this area at least is nice at the moment. People are spending time outside because it's pleasant. Once it get rainy again here, or hot and unpleasant else where there won't be anything better to do that hang indoors and web surf. ;)
Mutation at 3:51PM, April 12, 2008
Personally! I like combat, but not smex. Also, PLEASE DON'T END THIS COMIC! *Crys and begs!* I look forward to when it updates, and plus, you should pay attetion to only the page veiws on the day you update I think. I used to have a pretty good amount of veiws on mine, then it dwindled down a bit. It happens, and don't let it get to you. There are a lot of pages on this one already, and I know you've got a lot of plans for the future of it!
Error at 12:43PM, April 12, 2008
If you only work to what others say you wont enjoy it and the story will suffer regardless. Maybe take some hints but in the end do what YOU want with it. It's your story, not ours. Whatever you decide I'll still be reading, and I think it's awesome as it is. ;)
Valavor at 12:18PM, April 12, 2008
Don't give up Toshubi, Your just in a slow point of the comic, trust me It'll jump up soon.
Demonik at 11:06AM, April 12, 2008
Aw, don't worry Toshubi, the comic is fine as it is. I've been waiting a while to see an update and I'm glad you did. It's good. So a few people stopped reading, there are always other people who'll come back to read it, myself being one of them.
Raziel_X007223 at 8:43AM, April 12, 2008
This is the the comic you want... I rather read this than look at porn all day.... Anyhow, to everyone, the first page will be up sometime today or tomorrow (IF work and my brother permits...)
rmccool at 8:08AM, April 12, 2008
my advice is don't look at the page views..or only look at them once in a great while. you have a story to tell not a contest to win.. stay true to what story you wish to tell.. and to the world you created.
MOrgan at 1:25AM, April 12, 2008
I just checked, a few days ago I got a 50, the 70 was last month. Hits go up, hits go down & we hope it's just a sign of "breathing". ;-)
MOrgan at 1:20AM, April 12, 2008
I do an adult comic & I recently got a 70, so low hits happen. When I started I averaged around 500 a day & it's now around 200. So while doing a hentai would probably cause a jump in readership after a while it might also start getting less readers. There's no guarantee of continued readers either way, sadly. Hopefully the current lull is temporary because I like this comic.
Kali at 1:10AM, April 12, 2008
Don't stop this one! AoS has spikes from time to time, the highest being 340 and the lowest 10. Low readership on particular days doesn't mean you should stop. That banner offers still up if you want to take me up on it...
fignal at 12:09AM, April 12, 2008
I like your comic, and I will continue to read it. Of course I allso like the action and sex parts, they are the bits that brought me to your comic in the first place, but I stay with your comic and read your comic because I learned to like allso the drama parts. Personally, I think that one and the other are just parts of the whole and they compliment each other.
Ickus at 11:25PM, April 11, 2008
Well, I enjoy reading your comic. Even if you were to stop posting it I would expect you to finish the story. Other wise it'll drive me nuts!! ;)
Faithie at 10:41PM, April 11, 2008
I want to read the story you have in mind. *Shrug* Not as bad as ER, I would've updated more, but everyone stopped readin it even when I DID update on time. XD
Hogan at 10:24PM, April 11, 2008
I vote for the hentai comic... IF it won't mean less Toshubi!! Heck, I've been reading for quite a while and have no intention of stopping! ;)