Echoes Through Time - Pg 71 "Into the maelstrom"
cru on Jan. 14, 2009
Things aren't looking good for Cru and the gang. They're up a creek without a paddle and headed right for the heart of The Maelstrom. It's not the PERFECT storm but it's still pretty damn big as you can tell from the view in space.
I know this page is only three panels but that storm effect in 1-2 takes quite a bit of time to create, not to mention that final giant frame which was made from scratch (aside from the stars and moon) using the new 3D tools in Adobe Photoshop CS4. Creating that hurricane was a lot easier when working in a three dimensional workspace.
:::::::UPDATE 1/19/09:::::::
Due to a split pipe in the upstairs apartment my kitchen, foyer and part of my bedroom were flooded Friday at 7 A.M. Because I've spent most of the weekend cleaning and moving furniture I haven't had the time to make Monday's update and depending on when management decides to replace all the floor tiling (and possibly my bedroom carpet) I may not be able to update for Thursday this week either. We'll see.
However, I HAVE updated the voter incentive at TopWebComics for this week. I know a lot of you were wanting an orc fan service and AmourVorer over at deviant art has supplied for your demand. Check it out and get your “Oggled An Orc Woman” achievement unlocked.
Blizzinam at 4:06AM, Jan. 17, 2009
Youre new avatar is deeply disturbing. But the comic looks amazing, i understand you didnt do more panels.
giftedmagi at 11:06PM, Jan. 16, 2009
Cant turn around cause he doesnt have a map lol x3 anyway great comic
cru at 10:23AM, Jan. 16, 2009
No plans on turning the maelstrom panel into a desktop but I can supply you with the original image w/o the text.
Cristian Jun Fan TLD at 10:31PM, Jan. 15, 2009
Well if we look back i'd say Cru is gonna blow something up probably the zepelin and crash in some unknown part of Eastern Kingdoms leaving with (probably a nekid) Lora and a very pissed off Desertous.
anonymous at 7:03PM, Jan. 15, 2009
Love the picture with the maelstrom, any chance of making that a wallpaper? (without the red dot and all of that of course) Just a thought, love your comic ^.^
regal at 3:32PM, Jan. 15, 2009
Ahh, a wise tip from the fasion Conscious Deserous there. ( I do that too ;-) )
cru at 2:34PM, Jan. 15, 2009
Yep, it's been quite a journey. All will be made clear soon but not without a cliffhanger.
skreeran at 1:31PM, Jan. 15, 2009
Edit: 20 pages since the reason for going across said ocean was given, not 20 pages of going across the ocean... :P
skreeran at 1:30PM, Jan. 15, 2009
Great, as usual, although I had to go back and read why they were flying across the ocean... :P Been about 20 pages now... :P
anonymous at 10:46AM, Jan. 15, 2009
""ahem there are 2 things in the middle of the "Male Strum" first there are some islands infested with murlocs controled by a sea witch (see the custom campaign in TFT)"" I think the islands you speak of are the Broken Isles, and no, they are not in the center they are South of the maelstrom.
tenjung at 9:03AM, Jan. 15, 2009
Wow! One of your best pages yet, Cru! The weather effects and the way cool "Maelstrom" are spot on! ;)
cru at 8:40AM, Jan. 15, 2009
Thanks much! That Maelstrom was fun to create and I like how the funnel at the eye extends upward into the outer atmosphere. It gives it an eerie quality different from normal hurricanes. What will become of their tiny dirigible? Maybe we'll find out on Monday.
autumnrain at 5:24AM, Jan. 15, 2009
o.O stupid thing didn't show my heart!!!
Shamenkos at 4:26AM, Jan. 15, 2009
ahem there are 2 things in the middle of the "Male Strum" first there are some islands infested with murlocs controled by a sea witch (see the custom campaign in TFT) and second since the Maelstorm is a Hurricane and not a normal thunder storm the center a.k.a. the "Eye" of the storm has very slow winds compared to the edge of the storm where Cru is atm
Zivoz The Dragon at 1:36AM, Jan. 15, 2009
Wow, I can just imagine what's it like in the center.
M Clarkson at 1:15AM, Jan. 15, 2009
Woot! Awesome as always Cru! :D
Gunny889 at 11:09PM, Jan. 14, 2009
Cru and friends are heading straight for a room full of hurt, but knowing them some convient plot device is probably gonna save their collective hides delivering them probably into a worse situation.
Chaliss at 10:34PM, Jan. 14, 2009
very nice work - I'm impressed! Keep it coming.
Anubis at 10:31PM, Jan. 14, 2009
WoW in Orbit
ghostrunner at 10:26PM, Jan. 14, 2009
XD
Cristian Jun Fan TLD at 10:22PM, Jan. 14, 2009
Damn it! T_T..eh..second heh ..nice Cru =)..are there ant chances that something other than Lora's shoulders will be blown away?...say the leggings or the chest armor? =D
Lucian at 10:22PM, Jan. 14, 2009
Love the planetary view!
Vvvv at 10:12PM, Jan. 14, 2009
First, woot! Really nice effects, Cru. And we wuv you no matter how many panels you make.