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Post by Ginz ❤ on Jan 6, 2007 23:37:32 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]First of all, kudos to Ginz for a great picture. ^_^[/shadow] First things first, very cute picture Ginz. ^^ And, yes, Ginz, awesome pic. I liked how it had such soft lines. And, Ginz, purdy custom pic.  Thank you all! ^_^ I didn't expect to be credited for the pic (though I guess it makes sense), and much less to have so many nice comments about it! *hugs you all* I had fun drawing it, and I hoped it wouldn't look too weird next to TNT's pics, which are all a completely different style from mine. I'm glad you all liked it (including Dan.) XD Thanks again! |
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Post by Dan on Jan 6, 2007 23:53:06 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]First of all, kudos to Ginz for a great picture. ^_^[/shadow] And, Ginz, purdy custom pic. Thank you all! ^_^ I didn't expect to be credited for the pic (though I guess it makes sense), and much less to have so many nice comments about it! *hugs you all* I had fun drawing it, and I hoped it wouldn't look too weird next to TNT's pics, which are all a completely different style from mine. I'm glad you all liked it (including Dan.) XD Thanks again! Well of course you got credit for it and everyone loved it! It's perfect.  |
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Post by Bitsy on Jan 6, 2007 23:54:44 GMT -5
Hissi, Come Blow Your Horn!: Part Five by Bitsy... ... ... I have to agree with Nimras here-- there's just so much to be said, and no words to say it (or, at least, that was the impression I got form Nimras...). This was written awesomely well, and it was just, twist after twist after twist! Everything was good, good, goo, then bad, then good, then bad, then kinda good but not really not bad (but really happy 'caused they Kissed! ^_^ ), then good, and that was how it ended! It was a tumultuous ride, I think, but it was an awesome ride! I really enjoyed this series. It had great humorous bits and at the same time it was incredibly gravely serious at times, but it always kept with the story, and it was written really well with great characterization. Some of the earlier punctuation was a bit awkward, yeah, but it was all correct, so nothing can really be said there. But, truthfully, this was an awesome series. And, considering how I know nothing of music and this made sense to me...it's even better! As for the song... I don't know if you had this in mind or not, but the first...group of lyrics fit really well with the song "Run 2 U," sung by Jewel. Of course, I've never been a fan of jazz, so I really don't know how a jazz tune would normally be carried... Still, though, this was an awesome ending and an awesome series! This really did have all that jazz! ^_^ (pun, of course, intended :) ) Aw! This is like the best review you've given me! Thank you so much! Yeah, I wanted to put in the right amount of conflict to make it an enjoyable series, so it was a bit of a bumpy ride. *hands you dramamine* I still can't believe I got away with the kiss! Well, kiss on the cheek, but still a kiss! Maybe Neopets is letting their guard down a little? I apologize for any punctuation or misspellings (I saw quite a few and I wanted to whack my head with the keyboard because of it!) As for the song, as I was writing it, the tune in my head sounded more like the verses from "Zoot Suit Riot" by Cherry Poppin Daddies or whatever that band was. Not the chorus, though. If you sing the verses with the lyrics I have, it goes together well. Still, Run 2 U? Note to self: Try syncing lyrics to "Hissi, Come Blow Your Horn" to "Run 2 U" by Jewel. Anyway, I want to extend a personal thank you to all who read my story! I'm currently working on another series that'll hopefully be just as good. I have some other projects I'm working on, so it might be some time. I love writing and I'm glad that my stories are providing you all with entertainment. |
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Post by Ginz ❤ on Jan 6, 2007 23:58:13 GMT -5
Thank you all! ^_^ I didn't expect to be credited for the pic (though I guess it makes sense), and much less to have so many nice comments about it! *hugs you all* I had fun drawing it, and I hoped it wouldn't look too weird next to TNT's pics, which are all a completely different style from mine. I'm glad you all liked it (including Dan.) XD Thanks again! Well of course you got credit for it and everyone loved it! It's perfect. I'm so happy you think so! *feels warm and fuzzy inside* ^__^ <3 If you ever want me to draw another custom pic for you, you can ask me. XD |
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Post by Warlock on Jan 7, 2007 5:37:08 GMT -5
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Post by Belle on Jan 7, 2007 6:05:14 GMT -5
Comic ReviewNo Commentby tiriliaThis was a nicely done comic. I'm not usually a fan of animated comics but this was one was good. ^-^ The animation itself is smooth and the pacing is all right. The joke was cute.  I only have one nitpicky comment.  In the last few frames, a fuzzy grey border appeared around the animation. I'm not sure if it was intentional but it distracted me a bit. Hope to see more of your work in the Times in the future. (And when you're reading this, it means you're already an NTWFer. Welcome! )
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Post by Nut on Jan 7, 2007 11:11:13 GMT -5
Charity is Like a Rotting Shoe by nut862 - This is an entertaining rant of an article. I like the serious but satiric tone of it. Good job! Thanks, Tashni! I’m glad you liked it. ^^ Charity is Like a Rotting Shoeby nut862 The picture you got for this is absolutely perfect. I love how the tree has a clothspin on his nose for the smell. *snicker* Blame Maraqua. ^^ I rest my case.  I love how this series manages to balance being both serious and sarcastic. There are a lot of times where one isn’t entirely sure which one you’re being, which is perfect for satire. Thank you, Nimras. ^^ *wateryglomp* I’m glad you liked the custom picture—I was really afraid the clothespin would be hard to make out at that size, so I’m glad you could tell what it was! And I’m glad you thought the sarcasm/seriousness worked out. ^^ Quick reviews while I avoid cleaning my room and doing my homework...  Charity is Like a Rotting Shoe by Nut I like this article! The frequent mentions of the rotting shoe (a motif, one might say) keep me chuckling throughout. I love how it is both funny AND informative, since sometimes humorous articles just get completely goofy. But yours did not. Overall very clever and well-written, and quite enjoyable to read. ^^ Thanks for the review! ^^ I’m glad you enjoyed it. Charity is Like a Rotting Shoe by NutAs much as I'd love to say I loved this, I didn't find it that amazing. The humor wasn't really great, and the facts were all things I already knew. Bear in mind, though, I am not in the greatest mood, and with what little mood I have left fast deteriorating, I seem to feel a bit critical at the moment. Nevertheless, despite my not being much interested in this at all, I must applaud your style. This was, in truth, quite an easy piece to read (and that is always a good thing). Going on, all of your spelling and grammar was flawless, and that's always something that should be strived for (and it's always something that lightens my mood my mood). So although this wasn't my favorite piece, it was still a good piece.  Hrm, that’s usually the problem with mixing humor with facts… if the humor falls flat, the facts feel redundant.  I’m a bit confused why you would want to say you loved it if you didn’t—you’re certainly not obliged to enjoy my writing! I am glad you thought it was easy to read, and I appreciate your honest review. Article ReviewCharity is Like a Rotting Shoeby nut862Interesting article, Nut. p:p This is your established article-writing style...the somewhat serious but humorous tone that makes the reader almost believe that what you're saying is true! pXD Nicely paced although a teeny bit longer than I expected. One last thing, excellent custom pic, Nut! I should hire you to make custom pics for some of my work (future work, anyway). p;) Thanks for the review, Belle. ^^ *wateryglomp* It’s easy for me to get long-winded in writing, heh. I’ll try to keep the interest up better next time. And I’m really glad you liked the custom pic. ^^ I’m still getting used to drawing these on my own, and the biggest stumbling block is making it simple enough to look right at 150x150 pixels. I’d be happy to do some for you. And hey, the more practice I get, the better. ^^ |
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Post by Nut on Jan 7, 2007 11:11:32 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,300] Brothers and Kings[/glow] First off, I love the custom pic, Ginz. ^^ It’s so cute and colorful and fun to look at. I admit to not being so interested in this story when it first started. As others have mentioned, when Skarl showed up was when the story got interesting. ^^ The introduction of Skarl, a character I knew in a circumstance I wasn’t familiar with (top advisor), made me curious to read on and see what his part was. And at that point, I had an idea where the story was going (and I guessed the ending, but it was still chilling to watch it play out). Your characterization of Ryoran is good. And wow, is he a brat… even as an adult he hasn’t outgrown the old childishness. He obviously thinks he’s a lot more than he is, and isn’t too smart. I don’t think either of the brothers were fit to rule. I like your portrayal of Skarl. It’s a shock to see him, of all characters, carry out such a clever crime. I was actually glad he managed it, as he seemed the smartest of the bunch looking to wear the crown. I had to shake my head at Ryoran when he thanked Skarl at the end. What an idiot. In contrast, the clever Skarl is more of a protagonist. I was rooting for him till the end, and was glad he won over the brothers. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2007 12:05:55 GMT -5
No Comment by tirilia
This was pretty...basic, I guess is the word I'm looking for, comic. It was a good joke and the animation wasn't bad, but for me it wasn't anything incredibly.
Still, though, for a first comic in the Times, it was pretty good.
And, of course, I welcome you to the NTWF!!!
Nut: I like to give positive reviews, because I find they are the most helpful, while remaining honest. So, although I wanted to be positive, I wanted more so to be honest, so...yes, that's why.
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Post by Nut on Jan 7, 2007 12:20:53 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,300]No Comment[/glow]
Firstly, this is a huge improvement over what the comic was originally. ^^ Having lurked on your art advice board and seen the first comic, I’m very impressed with how you cleaned it up. It’s much smoother and it’s much clearer how it relates to the avatar. The art is quite clean and like TNT’s art. Once the comic got started, the pacing was pretty nice. I thought the first frame stayed a tad long, but then, I read quickly. I like how at the end, the camera keeps going and then has to move back.
The joke is cute. I’m sure a lot of avatar seekers would sympathize. n:P And I look forward to seeing more of you both in the Times and in the NTWF. ^^
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Post by Nimras on Jan 7, 2007 14:28:57 GMT -5
No Commentby tirilia Love the squishing animation. Pea guts all over the place. The cinematic presentation, like you’re watching a films bloopers special, it a nice touch too. ^^ The only thing that bothers me is the credit thing at the end… but that’s just my gripe about the “This is my first times in the Times!” thing… The fact that the camera pans back after you see the collision is hilarious.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2007 15:38:34 GMT -5
Chronicles of the Court Rogue: Jealousy - Part One by Nimras
I wasn't quite sure what to expect with this being the first time I've ever read any of your CCR series, Nimras, and I can say I am quite pleased. This was written wonderfully and was mechanically perfect. (Then again, writers here are of a much higher caliber than elsewhere where I review things, so I say that a lot here and it often gets redundant, but it's still a good thing, of course!)
The story itself I am not sure what to make of. There was a lot to ingest, and I am not entirely certain I was able to follow everything. I have an idea what is going on, but with this only being the beginning, I know there's plenty of time for me to sort things out.
And, of course, the pic is awesome! (How can you tell if it's custom? I can't figure it out...)
I definitely am looking forward to part two.
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Post by Dan on Jan 7, 2007 15:50:51 GMT -5
And, of course, the pic is awesome! (How can you tell if it's custom? I can't figure it out...) I definitely am looking forward to part two. When it's custom, the link to the image will have whatever issue it is. So in Nim's case: images.neopets.com/nt/ntimages/273_kougra_prince.gifSee the 273? That means it was uploaded for 273. That doesn't always mean it was drawn specifically for the issue, because sometimes they take old caption contests or backgrounds, etc and upload for that specific issue, but it does mean you're getting a new pic. ^^ And for the most part you can tell when it's drawn specifically, like Nim's was. |
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Post by Tirilia on Jan 7, 2007 16:58:59 GMT -5
Hello everyone! I finally got to making my own account ^_^ No more posting through Warlock's! Thank you for the reviews everyone! Its valuable imput so I can work on my next one  Belle; I know what you mean about that grey line  Because I was using Gif Animator, I couldnt see that grey line, and I didnt notice it until after I had submitted. Next time I will be more careful Wolf; I dont mind! honesty is the best policy It was my first ever attempt at animating so I didnt expect the end result to be flawless. I know its basic and short, but the annoying 200kb limit didnt give me much space to work with. One of the original versions of that attempt had the stuff at the start all slowly fading in, and I had to remove them and about 6 of the pea-motion slides in order it to come just under 998kb. I would have liked for it to be longer, but thats just my tendancy to overdo things *lol* Nut; *lol* Thank you! I scrapped the entire first thing, sliced it down to practically nothing and just focused on the joke rather than the animation. I look forward to meeting everyone too Nimras; *giggles* the pea-guts were difficult to draw (Im horrible at drawing with a mouse!) I know what you mean about the end blurb, but Warlock suggested I write something short to break up the animation a bit so it didnt just replay instantly. Now that Ive written that in one comic though, I never ever have to write an endnote again |
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Post by Renna on Jan 7, 2007 18:29:13 GMT -5
*shy wave* Hiya! Finally made it down to this part of the NTWF. *shifty-eyes* I've been lurking a lot, rather than posting, so this is the first time I've been a part of anything that's gotten reviewed. Thanks for the compliments on Follies Follies (hopefully the first of a series, inspiration allowing)! Manda did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. Special thanks to Huntress for helping with the Vaeolus tail flap advice (teehee). *dashes back off into lurkdom* |
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Because I was using Gif Animator, I couldnt see that grey line, and I didnt notice it until after I had submitted. Next time I will be more careful 
