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12th Feb 2013, 12:03 AM
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Awwww poor DK. Getting left out of all the fun. He was even willing to get with a non-PM. Last I heard that wasn't very common.
12th Feb 2013, 12:06 AM
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They can't hook together mentally, so it's not as satisfying.
12th Feb 2013, 3:30 AM
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Even so, DK was actually blushing a bit while asking her.
Offcourse, we still don't know if her people do "sex before fighting" ... or if indeed, they even do any fighting at all.
And how ?
Offcourse, we still don't know if her people do "sex before fighting" ... or if indeed, they even do any fighting at all.
And how ?
12th Feb 2013, 12:04 AM
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Nice try, but I'm afraid that Ayata just isn't into you that way.
Question: are there any species that are totally incompatible?
Question: are there any species that are totally incompatible?
12th Feb 2013, 12:05 AM
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Most of them are properly different species and can't interbreed in a fertile manner. But they all descend from the same basic line, so the mechanics are the same.
12th Feb 2013, 3:47 AM
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The physical maneuver may be a bit difficult, but the mechanism is the same.
12th Feb 2013, 1:02 PM
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So the only thing stopping them, would be incompatible size differences ?
ie. an "elephant" male with a female drone would not work, unless she's unbelieveable elastic!
ie. an "elephant" male with a female drone would not work, unless she's unbelieveable elastic!
12th Feb 2013, 12:47 AM
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He'll just have to cross his wires and handle things himself...
12th Feb 2013, 8:44 AM
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Truly, suicide by electrocution is the only recourse. Your clarity of sight is invaluable Razingthebar.
12th Feb 2013, 12:59 PM
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Heh, I do believe that "finding an outlet" is a clever double entendre.
As for "cossing the wires", I believe cattservant meant that DK could take a splitter and connect himself .. to himself.
As for "cossing the wires", I believe cattservant meant that DK could take a splitter and connect himself .. to himself.
12th Feb 2013, 6:39 PM
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Captain Obvious - That's me ! :D
That said, I wonder if it would even work ?
Could a PM connect itself to itself with a splitter ?
That said, I wonder if it would even work ?
Could a PM connect itself to itself with a splitter ?
12th Feb 2013, 2:12 AM
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And Ayata continues to be adorable.
Also; that avatar turned out well!
Also; that avatar turned out well!
12th Feb 2013, 3:29 AM
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I'm starting to suspect that Ayata would have to try real hard to not be adorable.
12th Feb 2013, 2:28 AM
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It is cool to see Ayata actively trying to get the hang of unfamiliar technology. I like her new outfit too.
12th Feb 2013, 2:29 AM
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ARG! Damn you cookies! *Grumbles about always getting logged out*
12th Feb 2013, 12:51 PM
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While I don't mind the lovely boobage of ayata, the outfit seems oddly incomplete without a nice silk top.
A purple and tightfitting one maybe ?
Heck, maybe DK can help her find one, it might brighten up his day. :)
A purple and tightfitting one maybe ?
Heck, maybe DK can help her find one, it might brighten up his day. :)
12th Feb 2013, 2:21 PM
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Ah, no you just don't understand. She's dressed like MC Hammer.
So, I mean, I could give her a gold jacket, maybe.
So, I mean, I could give her a gold jacket, maybe.
12th Feb 2013, 6:56 PM
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I like it without any top myself, as I find her... uh... hair(?) balances it out. What should I call those things on her head anyway? Tendrils, ears, floppy protrusions, fins?
12th Feb 2013, 3:08 AM
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He could always go work on his stealth insertion detection skills...
12th Feb 2013, 4:25 AM
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Firstly, in concordance with the masses here: the pantaloons are lovely, as is the waistband at the top- makes it look sorta like those belly dancer outfits, but in a non-erotic sense, if that makes any sense. Also, Ayata figuring out technology is cute. :3
Secondly, are the circles under DK's eyes makeup, or are they tattoos, or are they natural pigmentation? They don't darken at all when he blushes, like I thought they might, and those are the only reasons I could think of for why they don't.
Thirdly, reading through NMtG is so heartwrenching. ;_; But I had to. It is just too awesome not to! I'm hooked on your story and believable characters, View. *shakes fist at fondly*
Lastly, zomg that was quick! @_@; And holy crap this is awesome! *attaches it immediately as his avatar* Thanks View! I assume the idea gave you a chuckle too? :D
Secondly, are the circles under DK's eyes makeup, or are they tattoos, or are they natural pigmentation? They don't darken at all when he blushes, like I thought they might, and those are the only reasons I could think of for why they don't.
Thirdly, reading through NMtG is so heartwrenching. ;_; But I had to. It is just too awesome not to! I'm hooked on your story and believable characters, View. *shakes fist at fondly*
Lastly, zomg that was quick! @_@; And holy crap this is awesome! *attaches it immediately as his avatar* Thanks View! I assume the idea gave you a chuckle too? :D
12th Feb 2013, 4:30 AM
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When I'm on the ball, I'm quick.
They're pigmentation, but I'm also a very lazy colorist, as you might have noticed.
Each of these pages only takes two hours at most, so I sometimes take shortcuts.
They're pigmentation, but I'm also a very lazy colorist, as you might have noticed.
Each of these pages only takes two hours at most, so I sometimes take shortcuts.
12th Feb 2013, 4:40 AM
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Eh, lazy at times, experimenting at times. You need a way to colour that's quick, efficient and effective and so you're playing around with various methods. Completely understandable. The fact that you can churn out quality art and story from concept to full colour page is in itself amazing. I wouldn't put this into the catagory of laziness though, since pigmentation spots similar to what you have for the PMs typically don't react like the surrounding flesh, in most species here on earth; Heck, even us humans- Look at someone who has a scar on their cheek blush, and you'll see the scar doesn't change colour, or at least only changes fractionally due to a number of factors. I'd assume it's a similar factor involved here.
Also, I know I've come across rather critical of your work in prior comments, but seriously man, awesome work. I wouldn't be here loving every page of it and trying to see if I can work out little things like that if I didn't enjoy your work. I just am bad at saying it I guess. :P Again, thank you for your awesome work, View.
Also, I know I've come across rather critical of your work in prior comments, but seriously man, awesome work. I wouldn't be here loving every page of it and trying to see if I can work out little things like that if I didn't enjoy your work. I just am bad at saying it I guess. :P Again, thank you for your awesome work, View.
12th Feb 2013, 4:46 AM
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The only time I don't like critique is when it's on an ancient page, because I've probably figured it out since then.
12th Feb 2013, 5:07 AM
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Well if it's not too ancient yet, last page of NMtG I've posted two comments for ya the other day (if you ctrl+f 'kain' you'll find em). Still think you're a cheeky bastard regarding the story, by the by :P
12th Feb 2013, 5:08 AM
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Well, it's the better part of a year behind me. I read them, but I don't really have anything to say about them.
12th Feb 2013, 5:28 AM
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Not a problem. Just wanted to share my feelings and what I figured out at the end there, on the last (not the back cover) page.
12th Feb 2013, 12:57 PM
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Congrats on the awesome avatar.
I agree that he came out great, though I was half expecting him to have two monocles, since he has four eyes.
The cigar just add more awesomeness to it. :)
I agree that he came out great, though I was half expecting him to have two monocles, since he has four eyes.
The cigar just add more awesomeness to it. :)
12th Feb 2013, 8:47 AM
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There might not always be an opportunity to celebrate after the fight, what with injury and death.
12th Feb 2013, 12:56 PM
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You're exactly right - It's something that happens a lot in real life too.
12th Feb 2013, 9:00 AM
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I've been wondering -- is that orange stripe on Ayata's "hair" natural, or makeup?
12th Feb 2013, 12:55 PM
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I believe View mentioned they're tattoos, and her people like to adorn their comb in many difefrent patterns, in Ayata's case, it's just a "go faster stripe" that's on sideways !
12th Feb 2013, 2:15 PM
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Go faster stripes can be all sorts of colors .. orange, white, blue, black .. and yes, red too. :)
Edit : Orange go faster stripe on a Ford GT 40!! (ok ok, so I had to go look that up)
Edit : Orange go faster stripe on a Ford GT 40!! (ok ok, so I had to go look that up)
12th Feb 2013, 4:57 PM
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It's a Warhammer 40K joke. Ask one of the Boyz why all the vehicles are painted red by the Speed Freeks or Mekboyz and he'll answer, "'da red wunz go fasta!".
12th Feb 2013, 6:19 PM
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Ahhh .. ohhh ... I missed that one completely! XD
That said .. if the vehicle is red, wouldn't the go faster stribe be some other color then ?
That said .. if the vehicle is red, wouldn't the go faster stribe be some other color then ?
12th Feb 2013, 8:55 PM
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The base coat would be red, the stripes would be red, the decals would be red, the accents would be red- everything, RED! "Gotsta go fasta!" :D
12th Feb 2013, 2:47 PM
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You know, for someone who's supposed to be a beefcake, DK looks awfully cute in that fourth panel, what with his fading blush and pronounced oddly eyelashes.
If ever you need to do another filler page, can I request it be of a super bashful DK, styled to be uncharacteristically cute?
If ever you need to do another filler page, can I request it be of a super bashful DK, styled to be uncharacteristically cute?
12th Feb 2013, 3:08 PM
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Well, if you're taking requests - Make a wallpaper where you take your time to do things right instead of speed drawing - y'know .. stretch your artistic muscles a bit, and see what comes out of it ?
Could make one of those digigrade slabhead soldiers from back in your flashback jump trough a big window ... that should be a challenge.
Could make one of those digigrade slabhead soldiers from back in your flashback jump trough a big window ... that should be a challenge.
12th Feb 2013, 3:48 PM
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Soldiers getting smashed around is pretty much the theme of the next couple of scenes, so I'll pass.
12th Feb 2013, 4:16 PM
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Ah, the essense was for you to stretch your artistic muscles, not so much for any particular scene to be drawn.
You have hinted at being good at facial shading before and such, but I don't think you have ever shown us what you really can - And that's sad .. and I think it might even be holding you back somewhat that you don't go nuts every now and then. Sit down, concentrate on quality and ignore the time it takes, then turn it into a wallpaper and show it off to people .. us included, pretty please. :)
You have hinted at being good at facial shading before and such, but I don't think you have ever shown us what you really can - And that's sad .. and I think it might even be holding you back somewhat that you don't go nuts every now and then. Sit down, concentrate on quality and ignore the time it takes, then turn it into a wallpaper and show it off to people .. us included, pretty please. :)
12th Feb 2013, 7:10 PM
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"I doubt I'll need one, but I'll keep it in mind." *Cough* Knock on Wood!
I would also love to see you take some stabs at wallpapers. As I agree with Sheela that it could be a great chance to try out some more time intensive techniques. You could do another one like the pin-up, and instead of spending 2 hours on 5 panels and 10 character, spend it all on a single great character drawing. Or try your hand at a really detailed background, or funky textures and particles. Like Sheela said, WHAT you decide to draw does not matter as much as the fact that you use the chance to try something you would not otherwise bother with either due to time constraints, or clashing styles, or whatever. Plus, since it is not in anyway integral to the comics flow, you could take as many days, weeks, or months as you need to do it. You would not have to just sit down and kick it out in a single afternoon.
I would also love to see you take some stabs at wallpapers. As I agree with Sheela that it could be a great chance to try out some more time intensive techniques. You could do another one like the pin-up, and instead of spending 2 hours on 5 panels and 10 character, spend it all on a single great character drawing. Or try your hand at a really detailed background, or funky textures and particles. Like Sheela said, WHAT you decide to draw does not matter as much as the fact that you use the chance to try something you would not otherwise bother with either due to time constraints, or clashing styles, or whatever. Plus, since it is not in anyway integral to the comics flow, you could take as many days, weeks, or months as you need to do it. You would not have to just sit down and kick it out in a single afternoon.
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