NT - Issue 211 - Reviews

[Fj0rd]

scarven said:

Fixing It

An interesting and very well written story, especially how you developed the characters in the story: the bossy but caring Lapis and the timid but sensible Seth. There was a tiny mistake where you mixed up the 'he'and 'she' but it's easily overlooked. Overall, well done!

Ouch. *wince* Did I? Argh... well, thanks for pointing that out. ^^;; Anyway, thanks for the review, Scar. =)

Landen-- Just you try to KEEP me from writing more xDDD *hand twitches and starts typing bits of her current story into the post box* ... *cough* ...Yeah. xD

[Nut on another computer]

Cheeriness Planted

An engaging and interesting story! You took a small, easily overlooked plant and gave it personality as befit its nature. You even managed to insert a little moral at the ending. The only problem I saw was that you sometimes shift between past and present tense when only past or present tense is necessary. But overall, good job, Nut!

Thank you, thank you for the review! *hands out double portion of cookies* I'm glad the story turned out how I wanted it.

And about the tense...I know it shifted at the end; that was on purpose (maybe not the brightest of ideas in the long run, though). I don't think I'll do that in any more stories, so thanks for pointing it out.

[Tdyans at work]

tdyans said:

Thanks, Leoness. Any more reviews for "All Ears" would be much appreciated.

Pretty please?

[Artii]

Artii said:

Please review my finished series Ancient Neopia? Pleaase?

Please?

[Nut]

The Lost Desert Dagger: Part One
A wonderful beginning to an intriguing and interesting story. Malagdar is worthy of pity, seeming to genuinely desire to be honest, yet his good faith attempts to begin a life free of crime are being crushed down by the suspicious locals, eventually driving him to leave his home. Malagdar seemed like a very real character to me and I greatly enjoyed reading the first part of the story. It was a long first section compared to most stories, and set up the story well and then some. I can't think of anything to criticize here, except maybe the author's note (I'm not really a fan of author's notes consisting of promotional text), but that isn't part of the story. Great story, Scar!

BOOM!: Part Seven
I loved this entire story, and the final segment was no exception. I have a hard time talking about one part or another of this completed story, so I'll just review the whole piece here. It seemed very real to me; the characters all stood out in their own charming (or not-so-charming) way, and I felt very connected to them. I was genuinely sorry for Devyn during many of the earlier parts of the story, and really shared her triumph at the end, and even the shock of discovering that Vicky was only putting on an act so that she could spy on Lila. Watching Lila's volcano explode with all of the "BOOM!"s and descriptions of the red foam was just hilarious to read. I could picture it perfectly. I was wondering a bit about who had really sabotaged Lila's project, but it created an interesting idea: Vicky could actually have sided with Devyn all along and saved her the torment of thinking that Vicky was on Lila's side, and Lila's project would still have been ruined.
It was just charming to read as the story winds up. Vicky and Devyn have to be friends again, of course. And of course they would take one of the top three prizes. I didn't think you would let them win first; that would have been too unlikely and predictable. Overall, a wonderful story that seemed very real in all its respects!

[Retired Blub]

Thank you so much, Nut! Your reviews always manage to bring a smile to my face.

[Brains]

All Ears- Issue 211

I would like to begin this short review by saying that this edition of All Ears is long overdue. I am a big fan of Tdyans' work (and not because she's my guild leader) and I've watched in bated breath as this episode of All Ears has battled with NT 'censorship'.

My first impression was thus: Although I loved the whimsical artwork of previous editions of All Ears, this one is definitely a step up. The redrawing of the ears here gives the comic a nicer, more clean look than before and I liked it very much. Over the development of the comic Droplet told Tdyans that the artwork needed upgrading, and though I'm sure it caused Tdyans no end of frustration I personally am glad Droplet did so. Thumbs up to Tdyans! The first frame also includes an excellent satire in a vein I hope is continued.

By the end of the comic I was in tears, I couldn't stop laughing. Even though the joke feels a little cliche at the end, its presented in just such a way that it feels new and hilariously funny.

It would be great if Tdyans could come up with more varied jokes than 'the main character is stupid' but if she keeps presenting it in such a smoothly drawn, very well paced style, I won't complain.

I certainly hope this hails the return of All Ears to regular comic-dom, because it shows once again what even those without outstanding talent at art can do.

[hmlanden]

fj0rd said:

scarven said:

Fixing It

An interesting and very well written story, especially how you developed the characters in the story: the bossy but caring Lapis and the timid but sensible Seth. There was a tiny mistake where you mixed up the 'he'and 'she' but it's easily overlooked. Overall, well done!

Ouch. *wince* Did I? Argh... well, thanks for pointing that out. ^^;; Anyway, thanks for the review, Scar. =)

Landen-- Just you try to KEEP me from writing more xDDD *hand twitches and starts typing bits of her current story into the post box* ... *cough* ...Yeah. xD

*demented grin* *chains Fj0rd to the table with a quill* Bwuahaha.

All Ears--WHOOOOOT! I've missed this comic. I always loved da ears. Great job Tdyans!