APRIL FOOLS
Cheeko on April 1, 2008
Yes, it was all a joke. :)
To clarify some things, the entire prank was Nick's idea. He's the one who approached me with the concept that I accuse him of some ridiculous copyright violation that had no foundation, and even wrote an entire story pitch for a source point. Amelius drew the “final concepts” images for the fictional character, and I may have posted the original announcement in the forums as well as made a few pictures, but on the whole it was a collaborative effort. We had all planned it out several days in advance, and the idea was to make our posts as heated and ridiculous as possible. It was all in good fun!
I'd like to say that I was touched by the people who genuinely offered their own advice and did their homework on the matter. Some of you caught on right away, but those who didn't were very sweet. Even though it ended up being a fabricated situation, I really treasure such expressions of support, and I felt guilty for continuing to mislead you. There were some people I wanted to message right away to tell them it was all a joke and they didn't have to worry (Draco, Milo and WrenMisty being some). I'm planning on sending everyone a personal thank you note who did so.
I don't plan on doing this as a regular thing—copyright infringement is indeed a very serious thing, and a joke as this can only be done once a lifetime. But this one was fairly successful, I might say!
Happy April Fool's Day!
Cheeko out!
nekodragon at 6:35PM, Nov. 30, 2008
good one!
Poul at 12:08PM, Aug. 23, 2008
That a good one! HAHAHAHA You got me.. I know I'm the last one you guys got but hey what can you? I'm a idiot ^^
PurplePeopleEater at 10:49AM, May 8, 2008
Fooey. I'm late. That's what I get for not reading ahead.
c_arnold at 10:08PM, April 3, 2008
Figures, but the details you've shared with us just tells me you all are very cunning, and inventive. I don't think I'd have ever had the character to pull something like this off unless I was really, really bored, or likely to generate some serious income from it. Good stuff, keep up the good work.
anonymous at 4:52PM, April 3, 2008
whoops, forgot to rate this page! (-Cheeko's #3 brother)
anonymous at 4:45PM, April 3, 2008
Cheeko's #3 brother checking in! (had to use anonymous, dont have an account) This is the first time i've commented, mainly because I found the anonymous button today. Oh, and, fun joke! (glad i didn't find the anonymous button yesterday) ^ ^ -
anonymous at 2:18PM, April 3, 2008
haha. you got us. Update soon.
Master_Chef Jr at 1:27PM, April 3, 2008
o.k.
Bob the Hobo at 9:54AM, April 3, 2008
Hey Master Chef Jr/bro, let us collaborate and get revenge!
Adalore at 7:17PM, April 2, 2008
As I said, on dev art, I rather not take any thing on April 1st to heart. :P So you didn't get me! :D
Master_Chef Jr at 6:20PM, April 2, 2008
If I were you, sis. I would have said that I had finished the ENTIRE chapter and that I would upload the ENTIRE chapter on April first at midnight. Then I would only upload the April fool joke. You are the fool, sis, to make me believe that BECAUSE I will get you back..........badly. ^^ -
Master_Chef Jr at 6:15PM, April 2, 2008
I....hate....when...you...do....this. I....will.. ..get...you....back....and....you....know....that. ...my....jokes....are....very...mean. \/ ^ By the way, mom says hi. I'm giving this page a 2.
man in black at 4:04PM, April 2, 2008
You guys got everyone good, you even went as far as to put it up as a forum and on your deviant art page, very clever, but you know I can never trust you again, maybe.
Goose Herder at 3:35PM, April 2, 2008
XD Thank Grawd!
roycemarie at 3:02PM, April 2, 2008
Good one! You both got me. Glad it was a joke. Triple 5's.
Modesty at 2:10PM, April 2, 2008
*facepalm* Nice one. Best internet April Fools. (Although, the icon change on DA ranks up there. XD) I'm also glad I'm not the only gullible shmuck. XD
seanzo at 1:12PM, April 2, 2008
Sorry, Cheeko, Nick and Amy. You blew it. It may be out of character for [i]you[/i] to wrangle over this kind of thing, but I've seen far too much drama over equally illusory copyright thefts. This was just not improbable enough to be funny. Worst of all, what was with the comment on the 28th? April Fools jokes happen [i]on April 1st[/i], not 4 days before.
Elaine at 12:28PM, April 2, 2008
I found out about it this morning and I must say, the very first thing that popped into my head was: "D'oh." And I was agonizing over the thing yesterday! Two of my favorite artists at war is not something to be taken lightly!
Bob the Hobo at 12:10PM, April 2, 2008
*grumble*grumble* Update better be good... I spent 3 hours doing research for a joke (clever, but aggravating! AGH) *grumble*grumble*
Wazaga at 9:40AM, April 2, 2008
I'm still fuming that I fell for it... sure I didn't get the chance to jump to the rescue, but I honestly thought there really was fight.
Nega Link at 8:53AM, April 2, 2008
Oops, that post down there, that was actually mine. JiminycricketX, pain in the ass brother o' mine that he is,keep using my computer to check up on his various internets. Anyhow I KNEW IT!
jiminycricketX at 8:41AM, April 2, 2008
I knew it! I KNEW IT! DAMN, I KNEW IT! Good show folks. props to the masters of deceptions. :P I KNEW IT!
lennan at 8:26AM, April 2, 2008
Haha, well I read some of the later comments in the forum and you guys did a good job of keeping up the pretense. XD
Draco109 at 8:05AM, April 2, 2008
I'm an all day sucker...
olinn at 6:56AM, April 2, 2008
it seemed strange that you and him were mutual friends :)