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Post by Dju on Jun 24, 2011 16:55:29 GMT -5
Issue 500! Well, what are you waiting for? Time to get those special reviews for some really special entries in, artists and authors worked so hard to make this the best issue yet so let's make the best reviews EVER!  |
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Post by Kate on Jun 24, 2011 16:59:40 GMT -5
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Post by Breakingchains on Jun 24, 2011 17:26:40 GMT -5
500 Days
Wow. That was pretty powerful. Showing Xandra's descent from good intentions into evil and a willingness to murder, while still keeping it realistic, seems incredibly difficult - but you pulled it off nicely. Your characterization of her as manipulative and intelligent seems very close to canon, and I think you got a genuine cringe out of me on day 277. Excellent work.
A Nerd, a Dork, and a Geek
Can I just rant about how adorable this was? xD (I mean, I know you showed it to me like a week ago, but I don't think I ranted enough about how adorable it was.) Baby Hypertext just makes me want to hug her, and the dedication at the end was awfully sweet.
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Post by Huntress on Jun 24, 2011 17:27:12 GMT -5
Kate, everyone's allowed to request a review :3 That's why we're the Neopian Times Writers' Forum. Also, my comic series has finally come to an end (bygods, I started drawing this thing last April) and anyone who'd like to nom on the final part of Ring of the Deep (or reread the whole series, probably easier to connect this way x'3) then I will luff you forever. And I'm so incredibly intending to get some reviews done myself this time around, yep. Been far too long. But this issue is special enough to warrant it. |
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Post by Celestial on Jun 24, 2011 17:31:13 GMT -5
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Post by Dju on Jun 24, 2011 18:02:04 GMT -5
Here are my reviews, I revised this because the 'E' buttom on my keyboard is freaking out, so there might be words writtn lik this, oky? Articles and series will come soon! :3 ComicsRing of the Deep, part 7 ssjelitegirl I love this series! It's so hilarious, cute and beautiful at the same time! I can't believe how good the angles and expressions are, I hope to see more of your comics, Huntress! Musings: Edition 500 by _rascalz_ That's so cool, I loooove the how soft this comic looks! The expressions and art are fantastic, and the joke is simply adorable! <3 Talk About Random by buizelmaniac Hahaha, crossover comics are my favorites! Great artwork (as always), the joke is simply adorable and it's really nice how the comic interacts with the reader! At first I was like "Wait...I know that Pheophin...Team Squad Force? EVERYONE?! " Boulder Box by snackbox Boulder Box! <3 I love Boulder Box! The joke is so cool, I've never read anything like it! And your style is so awesome! Look at that tongue! *u* For Lack of a Better Idea - 3 of 4 by saro_the_legendaerie Hahaha, that's so nice- and it has a RAINBOW! *u* The artwork is so nice, full of color and nice shadowing! Great work, Saro! You got yourself an A+++++++++++! A Nerd, a Dork, and a Geek by almightywebmistress That's so cute...;-; It's basically my childhood, I've grown reading comics from the Neopian Times and improved my drawing thanks to it, too! It's so...beautiful! T__T *sob* Can you give me a moment, please? Amikarashui 500th NT Special by bluecloud300 Amikarashui! ^o^ I really like your comics, Jade! They are rally inspiring, the expressions are always adorable and that joke is simply epic! Weewoos and origamis FTW! Neopian Anomaly by lizica166 OMGEEZ! Saly is in your comic, it's such a honor! *u* I loved this comic, the joke is great and there are so many characters, it's amazing! We're all a big, singing, insane family! *huggles* Team Squad Force: One of those times by lachtaube Oh my, that's so freaking cute!!!! XD Everything looks so super hero-ish and amazing and beautiful and funny and omg omg omg omg! <3 Team Squad Force: Makeover Edition! by ghostkomorichu That's so awesome! I LOLed so much my parents thought I've gone insane for sure, heh... Anyway, the expressions are simply amazing and the artwork is...wow! Great job, idol & master Komori! Team Squad Force: Movie Night! by pacmanite This joke makes so much sense to me, who couldn't like Team Squad Force? Oh come on, you can't deny you love it! The art work is really good, I love how the background looks...it feels like it has a hole world around them! BTW, that villain's design is fantastic! Team Squad Force: Feelin' the Heat! by fish_puddle Oh boy, that was amazing! The lava looks really cool, and I laughed so much at Tombstone's 'never mind'! ...but...did they made out alive? D: Oh and any reviews for my comic, My little Monster 4/6 , would be very very very appreci- *brick'd and taken away with Master Celes* |
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Post by Snackbox on Jun 24, 2011 18:13:19 GMT -5
HOO BOY this'll take some time. Thanks for the review Dju, I'm glad you liked it and thanks to any reviews in advance. Time to start writing reviews hang on a sec EDIT: After a full week, I've finally gotten around to reviewing, so here we go! *trumpet fanfare* Let me just start off by saying I have an extremely short attention span, so sorry that I'll only be reviewing comics. Blah Blah -500 Issue Special-I really like your super exaggerated facial expressions, as well as your bendy arms XP They are super! And awww D: The Aisha wasted all her money... on a Weewoo that can't do anything but drain money and sit there XP She looks borderline insane in the last panel XP A few things though... I am real anal when it comes to perfect grammar, and you did make a few mistakes. But other than that, I'd say it's a fantastic comic! Techopalooza: Petpet Troubles, Part 1Like all the others said, omg YOUR ART :'D I like how the background changes every panel and that gold-ish tint~ Also, the "500 TOMAMUS" thing made me alol. Quar and Ke's facial expressions were very good too, and displayed their emotion perfectly. Pun PoliceAt first I was like "wut". It took me three times to get the pun and then I was like "XD". Your art is really good, and the Weewoo's pose at the end was awesome too. Weewon't be making any more puns with that guy around! 
My Little Monster: Part 4 of 6
I've been reading this series as it came out, and what a cliffhanger! Well, for Albeever it would be a bannerhanger... Anyways, I really liked how you drew Mr. Spooked falling off of the stand-thing thing. Will that Darigan Yooyu be relevant to the plot, or was he just there for Victor and Mr. Spooked to make small talk? Also, it would've been better if you drew the Techo Super Fan's fist connecting with Mr. Spooked's head... but this series is shaping out to be really exciting and very funny! I can't wait to see the ending! *YAWN* This'll be it for now- and I think it's a bit too late to add any now from here anyways. Congrats to everyone that made it this year! |
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Post by mizumew on Jun 24, 2011 18:21:50 GMT -5
I would love to have some reviews for Chance of Rain- 500x. (Note- I realize I misspelled "support" in the third panel. I of course noticed this just after I had submitted it last week.  ) I'll be doing as man reviews as I possibly can, so look here to see them when I get them done. Please forgive me for these short reviews. Comics!Ring of the Deep, part 7 by ssjelitegirl Fantastic ending to this story! I love the way you drew the water in this, and everyone's expressions and actions are fantastic too. Musings: Edition 500 by _rascalz_ I love how smooth everything is. The punchline is great, and the expressions are ace. Pun Police by dragonstorm_75 I always love a good pun, and this is no exception! The last panel is my favorite. Techopalooza: Petpet Troubles, Part 1 by desert_gp_dragon2oo5 Weewoo=/= Tomamu. The gold coloring in this is lovely to say the least. The backgrounds are simple and don't draw your attention away from the characters. And Quartem is absolutely scary in the last two panels. o.o My Little Monster 4/6 by by djudju22_8 I looove how you draw your characters.  I always feel like I'm seeing a cartoon when I read your comics. And what a cliffhanger! I'm eager to see what happens next. Talk About Random by buizelmaniac The first thing I want to say about this is the backgrounds. You did an amazing job with all the buildings and landmarks that are in Neopia Central. And all the characters in this. Like The Me Guy said, you did very well in capturing all of the different art styles for them. And without fail your humor in this is fantastic. |
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Post by Kate on Jun 24, 2011 18:47:21 GMT -5
Breakingchains- Thank you. That was the hardest scene for me to write, and I rewrote it about a half-dozen times before I was satisfied with it. @huntress- Alright. xD mizumew- I loved your comic. I've always been a huge fan of the Altador Cup, so I think that part of the reason I found it so hilarious was that I could totally see someone doing this. The punchline made me laugh, which is always a plus. Although I rather wonder what team the two were supporting, since red and green isn't an official team color scheme. (except maybe team Christmas.  )
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2011 19:06:57 GMT -5
Aw, thanks, Dju. ^_^ It's largely based on my own, too. I've read the NT forever and witnessed so many changes, and finally it inspired me to write. I really owe it a tribute. The Pursuit of KnowledgeI confess to immediately being filled with dreamy wonder learning about Micah's journey. This was a really sweet story, and all the characters were really strong. I alternated between wanting to hug Grace and wanting to bop her with a Weewoo. Ring of the Deep, part 7
This was a great storyline. Shad and the Water Faerie's bickering was fun, and the backstory was really neat. I like panel 1 here, as it's a really dynamic angle and very well done. My only complaint is sometimes it's hard to tell who exactly is speaking, especially on light backgrounds when the word balloons are harder to make out.
Musings: Edition 500
D'aww, I love the contrast between the petpets here. I feel very sorry for the poor copy of issue 500 that gave it's life for this. But it was worth it. Also, my compliments to the artist, as that is the cutest Weewoo ever. I love the smug looks in the final panel.
Pun Police
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*sudden burst of laughter*
Talk About Random
I love stuff like this. I love picking apart the crowds and recognizing everybody. I loved Team Squad Force's bonus appearance. I love how you drew Hyper, how cocky and overconfident you made her look, and how I just realized she doesn't look much like other Shoyrus.
...Huh.
Boulder Box
"Say, is there something different about your tongue?" I like that he holds it in his tongue. XD I just love that second panel with him gripping it in his tongue. The ending made me laugh, as it reminded me of my younger self.*
Furs Place - Weewoes
This made me smile. The hopping Weewoo in the first panel is an awesome little detail. The final panel was really funny and unexpected, and I love the shocked look on the other petpet's face.
A Nerd, a Dork, and a Geek
OMG dis is the best comic everr can i have your autograph lol?
The floating Islanders - NT 500
This was joyously demented. Words cannot describe the owners face in the final panel, so I shall not try. Now I want a man-eating cake.
Amikarashui 500th NT Special
The bit with the Weewoo and the origami Cybunny was awesome. I already laughed, but I laughed more when I noticed the time was 2 minutes. That's pretty scary impressive considering he doesn't have hands and all.
Neopian Anomaly
You just did a Crowd Song... In comic form... Well done! That was the catchiest piece of poetry I've ever seen. You could definitely tell when the song was picking up. The concept was executed really well, and the punchline was hilarious.
Team Squad Force: One of those times
I loved the shading here. Very dramatic. The vile villain who dug this dastardly ditch is truly one of the most fearsome criminal masterminds I have seen in the Times.
Team Squad Force: Makeover Edition!
Blindside Boy's cunning plan had me on the edge of my seat. Fashionistor, another fearsome fiend for the team's rogues gallery... was flippin' hilarious. XD "FAB!" is the best sound effect ever.
Team Squad Force: Movie Night!
A rare sentimental moment between our handsome heroes' adventures! But will our heroes survive the half-star horror that awaits them? Or is the atrocious acting too powerful?
Team Squad Force: Feelin' the Heat!
Will our heroes escape from Heir Horrible's treacherous trap? Or is this the end of our comic crusaders? Find out next time, on.... oh, dear.
Chance of Rain - 500x
This was funny. I loved all the shots of them playing. They were really dynamic and expressive. I also applaud the cruel, cruel stopping point of #495. XD
* I'm sure I was the bane of Snowflake's existence. My reviewin' skills stink. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2011 19:33:29 GMT -5
Talk About Random This was definatley one of my favorites. I seriously have to commend you on each character you did that wasn't yours (mine being one of them) Not only did you draw each one, but you flawlessly captured the art style for each character. It looks like each person drew their character and pasted it onto the comic, and for that, I have to say Job well done!  Neopian Anomaly Also one of my favorites! I love how you took the song of the volcano ability and turned it into the sheer awesomeness of this comic. Although i'm curious as what the tune is I was trying to sing it quietly to myself to be honest But also the detail that you put into each panel was great. The little things like the flowers on the bushes, and the vines hanging from the trees, and then moltara itself was just all really great! Not to mention all of the Nt stars was well My Little Monster 4/6 Le gasp! A cliffhanger! I really love the perspective on panel 6! And that smug looking darigan yooyu And I really love how well drawn all of your characters are. Also, I'm slightly curious if you draw all your characters traditionally then scan them onto the computer, or if you do everything digitally. There's just something about your lineart that says traditionally to me. That's all my reviews for now. (and i'm actually going to try and come back and review more stuff this time XD) By the way, is it just me, or does the thing in the background of this comic look like the epic octopus in my sig? www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=517786&issue=500 |
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Post by Hirondelle on Jun 24, 2011 19:40:36 GMT -5
Hum. You don't need to "review" my article, The Last Copy of the 500th Issue.
But it's actually a riddle, so if you want to have fun a little, you can try it. You can just neomail me (petitehirondelline) with your answer. You can also check Flavie's petpage for help and I'll post the answer there soon.
Have fun!
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Post by Dju on Jun 24, 2011 19:49:10 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the review! Yep, it's hand-made, then scanned, and painted digitally! Heh, this series is a bit mssy...but I promised to myself that'd never happen again! :3 Ooh, I forgot to review your comic, TMG! D: The Floating IslandersOkay, that was totally epic! XD That's what I love about your comics (After the expressions, of course) THE AWESOME RANDOMNESS! Oh, come on! WHo can't like this? It's a cake monster! |
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Post by Pacmanite on Jun 24, 2011 19:52:05 GMT -5
I'll get around to reviewing the comics, but for the moment:
Deadline by tashni
Whoa, whoa whoa... That story was awesome. I don't normally read the stories in the NT, but yours got me hooked and I couldn't stop reading before I could get to the bottom of why there was such a hubbub over the sudden appearance of an article about Poogles. And that was a seriously freaky ending. I love it.
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Post by Pandora on Jun 24, 2011 19:58:04 GMT -5
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I always feel like I'm seeing a cartoon when I read your comics. And what a cliffhanger! I'm eager to see what happens next.
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