CAA: Christian Anime Alliance

Sorry to double post, but I put up the required ratings for the webmanga, so you can go to the first post in this thread and read about how horrible it will get later on. ^^

So, whyyyyyyyyy has the shameless praise and posting stopped? O_o

Fantastic job thus far Gyppers. I've picked up quite a few subtle things in names like Minnie and the physical appearance of Tom *cough Nick cough* You're doing a fantastic job so far; please keep it up!

Eh heh ... he does look like Nick, doesn't he? (My non-Zilch brother) That wasn't on purpose, I promise. ^^

I did a double update earlier ... was it this week? I don't remember. Anyway, anytime I think that a single page is too boring, I'm going to try to post two pages to make up for it (if I'm far enough ahead). I've started work on chapter 2 art and my coloring style changed .. slightly, but I don't think it'll stand out too much. And if anyone thinks that the art looks a little strange, please bear in mind that I drew all of those pictures over a year ago (not the chapter covers) and I'm just coloring them now.

I've had at least two people mention a guestbook to me, but I don't have any plans to put one in quite yet. I think only CAA people read it for right now, so this thread will have to do. ^^;

Hey! really cool! I love the way you color.

Today's update marks the end of chapter 1. If there are any changes you like to see (layout, update schedule) please feel free to comment - I'd really appreciate it ^^. I'm sorry that my web skills are so basic, but I hope that it's at least functional for you. I'm not as far ahead as I used to be, but here's hoping I'll be able to still go a long time without missing an update!

Yay for chapter 1! Can't wait to see what unfolds next!

I do have to say though, that I actually like your "basic webskills"--they're so much friendlier for my dialup machine than say, Inverloch or Apple Geeks, which took so long I very nearly gave up trying last night. ; __ ;

Woohoo! Can't wait for more.

[quote="Ashley"]Yay for chapter 1! Can't wait to see what unfolds next!

I do have to say though, that I actually like your "basic webskills"--they're so much friendlier for my dialup machine than say, Inverloch or Apple Geeks, which took so long I very nearly gave up trying last night. ]

Good, because being nice to 56kers was one of my goals. Maybe when I someday (that was typed wistfully, btw) convert everything over to flash, I may keep the basic html part going just for that reason.

[quote="Gypsy"]Today's update marks the end of chapter 1. If there are any changes you like to see (layout, update schedule) please feel free to comment - I'd really appreciate it ^^. I'm sorry that my web skills are so basic, but I hope that it's at least functional for you. I'm not as far ahead as I used to be, but here's hoping I'll be able to still go a long time without missing an update! ]

*celebrates* Gypsy, it's looking really good and I think the story is picking up very well! Congrats over your first chapter!

IMO, basic web skills is all you really need as long as you make sure that the website is:
- easy to navigate
- download quickly
- updated regularly

So yeah, you're fine.

Thanks for the feedback, all!

I guess this means full speed ahead for chapter 2, which will start tomorrow. I might push chapter 2 a little faster than chapter 1 ... the more I re-read my pages in sequence, the more I realize how slow most of the dialogue is. But, I'm learning a lot, and that's what counts, ne? ^^;

I read the first chapter as a whole, and I can actually say that I'm interested. This note may not be of great value, but I'll mention it: your female characters generally look younger to me than they are revealed to be.

Well, no girl wants to look old, you know.

uc pseudonym wrote:I read the first chapter as a whole, and I can actually say that I'm interested.

And I didn't explode a single thing. I'm dumbfounded. o.O

This note may not be of great value, but I'll mention it: your female characters generally look younger to me than they are revealed to be.

Probably. I've been told that my characters look like kids before, and I think it's just a combinations of elements that form my current style. I'm sorry if it bugs people, but that's how I draw right now. ^^;

Gypsy wrote:And I didn't explode a single thing. I'm dumbfounded. o.O

I believe this is an opportune time to use the emoticon.

[quote="Gypsy"]Probably. I've been told that my characters look like kids before, and I think it's just a combinations of elements that form my current style. I'm sorry if it bugs people, but that's how I draw right now. ^^]

It doesn't bother me, and if it counts as style it doesn't matter. I mentioned it in case it was something you would want to change.

One thing I should have mentioned earlier (and why I didn't is beyond me) but all of this art is over a year old. I'm just *now* scanning it in, coloring, and putting together the pages. Some of the art irks me to no end, but I'm at the point where I need to finish this project up, rather than redrawing anything. Happily, my next project is mostly about high school, so hopefully the ages will appear a little more accurate.

Yay for chapter two! I love the blank look on Shawn's face on page 2. BTW, have I mentioned he's a hottie? I have a bit of a crush on Shawn. ^^;;

Some anime/manga characters are well over 500 years old but they look like young teenagers.

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I wouldn't sweat over how old your characters are supposed to look too much.

[quote="Ashley"] BTW, have I mentioned he's a hottie? I have a bit of a crush on Shawn. ^^]

w00t!

edit: well that was a spammerific post. Now I need to think of something constructive to say ... Nah, I'll think of something tomorrow. ^^

We'll let it slide this time, but only because it's your thread/comic.

[quote="Ashley"]Yay for chapter two! I love the blank look on Shawn's face on page 2. BTW, have I mentioned he's a hottie? I have a bit of a crush on Shawn. ^^]

I hope a certain someone isn't getting jealous...XD

Seriously, everything's looking good! I wish you put up more pages at a time, though...^^;; hehe

I hope a certain someone isn't getting jealous...XD

As long as I don't get a papercut on my face, I'm pretty sure he'll be ok with it. He has blue eyes too. =P

And dude, Gyp, I *love* the expression on Shawn's face in yesterday's page. You're quite expressive. ^^

Ashley wrote:And dude, Gyp, I *love* the expression on Shawn's face in yesterday's page. You're quite expressive. ^^

It's the 'ol "make an expression in a mirror and draw it" trick.

ha ha, manga emma! so hillarious

Shinja, I just read your sig and now I want to work on Offsides instead of Skipping Tomorrows.

Lol. I didn't even notice that.

I declare today's page the best so far. Shawn's expressions are just hilarious, and the Belldandy reference? Priceless. A true gem, Gyppers.

yeah, i had to steal that for my sig^^, oh and one question, whats with the duckys?

The ducks ... well ... there is no really good reason, I'm afraid. I was trying to go for a warm-happy-fuzzy sort of background, and all I could think of at the time were duckies. Although I didn't really plan it this way, there are more duckies to come. So, uh, yeah ... quack.

Edit: Oh! And I now have 2 fanarts, 2! (laughs like the Count from Sesame Street) I hope to have the fanart/gallery page up soon. ^^

Awesome use of perspective and expression in that last panel, Gyppers.

And maybe while I'm trying not to go too crazy this weekend, I'll draw some fanart for you.

LOL I particularly love the Belldandy reference and Shawn's expression in that panel. XDD

I agree, Shawn is pretty darn cool bishie material...I also love the way Emma looks too! *0*)// Keep up the great job, Gypsy!