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Hey guys…
Wanted to let you know that there’s a really nice article about me on Newsarama.
Click that image and take a look around.
Also…they’re supposed to be showcasing 20 pages of each of my new books over the next few days.
But I’ll let you know as I see them.
I hope you’re enjoying the story so far.
As you may have read many weeks ago when I was still writing this…
…you know…when I mentioned it on TWITTER!
Anyways…I mentioned that I was fighting against too many similarities to the Matrix.
So while there’s some bits of the Matrix in this dialog…I’m sure you’ll also see some Peter Pan/Hook too.
🙂
Enjoy and feel free to let the Matrix quotes fly. I know I was doing it while writing it.
Ha.
Scott
Love today’s page especially the “And more…” it gets me more curious on how much Alexander can do while in Dreamland…btw I REFUSE to get Twitter 😛
I had some specks on my monitor and they lined up with horse dude perfectly when I got to the last panel. So he says “… and more.” with that look on his face and monitor dust bishie flakes… The image I got, Alexander does not want to go that and more…
Alexander: “Whoa! Horsedude! No! Alex no swing that way!”
pfffff … the plot thickens and thickens ^^
Scott you master of torture,what else d’ya have up your sleeve for us? *gg*
@Lucy, what’s wrong with Twitter? I LOVE it
Considering how poorly Alex does in school and the good chance that he’ll become a hero in the war, oh yeah, his dream self has far more potential, but it could be the fact that he has good reasons to start maturing and fast right now.
Hehe…There IS no spoon Alex.
>_>
Sorry.
Heh
wow, I started reading from the first page at 2 pm, read to page 870 before 4 pm and now, just as I was going to close my computer at 2 am, I got the surprise to find that another page has been published meanwhile 😛
I use to dislike Tolkien-like fantasy and teenager romance, but this webcomic’s really great: good addictive plot (oh the cliff-hangers!), original twists, interesting characters, good graphics (the light and texture effects most of all)…
keep on the good work, I can’t wait to see how Alex’s going to learn to fly… and what else he can do 😛
about time for the darn flying lessons. geez.. though i had thought he would’ve goten a crash course back on the pirate ship… lol.. ^^ ♥♥♥♥! four hearts i give! XD and what’s this ‘and more’ stuff… u have me… hooked… XDXDXD
Ooh, it’s like he’s in the Matrix. Ready to learn to dodge bullets, Alex? Or at least dragon flame-breath? You are the chosen one!
I was actually reminded of something else, not the Matrix, but now that you mentioned said movies I forgot what it was. But you’re right, I can see the parallels. 🙂
I think no one here minds if you cite those movies though. You’re great enough to pull it off anyway.
Also, I hope your back is ok, though. I don’t know if people kept nagging you about this – but even though you may have kept silent about the subject I don’t think that it has miraculously healed, right? I know, I probably may have said this many times before – as have others, but: don’t overdo it, ok? *is still worried*
I just figured I’d put this out there, because, well, I thought it would be a nice thing to do.
So, I just started reading this comic yesterday after stumbling upon it through another comic. I’ll admit, I skipped through a couple of the “Making of” pages, because I really wanted to get back to the story. It is completely addicting, and unlike anything I have ever read before.
Of course, that’s rather surprising, all things considered. I mean, I’m sure other people have said the same things, but when I started reading this, it brought back all the memories I had of when I was younger and in my dreams I would go flying around, or I was a mermaid, or whatever else have you. I mean, lots of other people I’m sure have had similar dreams, so only just now finding a comic like this, well, I’m a little ashamed of myself.
And the artwork is truly amazing. When I began reading the comic, I thought it was actually being done with clay. Of course, reading further, and especially after reading the “Making of” segments, I realize it is all computer-based. For the most part at least. I’ve never read a comic with this style of artwork either. It’s usually always been either someone drawing it then scanning it on to the computer to fine-tune it, or someone drawing it with a stylus. Of course, there’s also the rare occasion of finding one drawn with a mouse. Those are always interesting… But anyways! I commend you on the interesting style used to create this comic.
Wow, this is getting way longer than I had anticipated… Not too sure if it will all go up on the screen… Anyways! I just want to say this comic is absolutely amazing, I hope you will continue with it for as long as you can (despite how long it has already been going) and I look forward to reading much more of it in the future!
~Radical Dreamer
P.S. Please excuse any pun assumed from the ‘name’… It’s from a video game that I have obsessed over for years…
MORE? We better get excited now!
I always thought that centaur was Nico who had shapeshifted! Maybe I’m wrong!
I love the fact that in Dreamland you can do about anything if you but learn control.
I love The Matrix and how this comic page immediately reminded me of it 😀
Well, I won’t notice the Matrix quotes for one, since I never saw it (yeah, yeah… good movie, blah blah blah. No desire to see it). Let’s see… we haven’t made any comments yet about Orion’s necklace. What big teeth he has!
This is going to be a fun ride! Thanks so much for sharing Scott. I’m really looking forward to watching Alex learn, especially since he’s such a slacker in the “real” world. lol!
Wait, what about the cut he got from one of the battles this isnt compleatly comuteing
Thank you all (and good morning).
And welcome new readers. Thank you for stopping by and for commenting.
All I read was blah blah blah “and more”… Love that one!
Two Matrix moments came to mind:
Nicodemus: Why, Mr. Carter? Why do you do it? Why get up? Why keep fighting? Do you believe you’re fighting for something? For more than your survival? Can you tell me what it is? Do you even know? Is it freedom? Or truth? Perhaps peace? Yes? No? Could it be for love? Illusions, Mr. Carter. Vagaries of perception. The temporary constructs of a feeble human intellect trying desperately to justify an existence that is without meaning or purpose. And all of them as artificial as the Matrix itself, although only a human mind could invent something as insipid as love. You must be able to see it, Mr. Carter. You must know it by now. You can’t win. It’s pointless to keep fighting. Why, Mr. Carter? Why? Why do you persist?
Alex: Huh?
…and…
Alex addressing an army of Teddy Bears: I remember that for 100 years they have sent their armies to destroy us, and after a century of war I remember that which matters most… We are still here!
They just seemed very funny in my head! Ya had to be there.
What a great interview!! Now I want to read some of those books! 🙂
I loved your interview. And your comment, “Tell me Jeffe. Do you know what a Plethora is?” Was awesome. I say that ALL the time!
more? what more? I wanna know
the storyline is really great(my English not:P)
great page Scott!
your really back!!!
xD lol that sounds kinda dirty Scott! x3 and i’m glad i helped make your day better yesterday xD i love invader zim! <3
quote to Radical-Knight
‘the mind makes it real to the body’
-quote from Matrix
Considering that the machines in the matrix kept the human race in a constant state of slumber and dreaming, some similarities would have to be present. However, the polarities of the plots seem to be reversed. I find it interesting that in the matrix, the villains were trying to keep the humans in the dreamworld, whereas in The Dreamland Chronicles, the villain is trying to keep the humans out.
I love the irony!
I’m picturing the sword looking at Alex and saying “There is no human”
@ Arvamas: Okay, that made me laugh. … Now that someone’s mentioned Orion’s necklace, so I actually went and LOOKed: Are those teeth at all?
Don’t sell yourself short. “The only original things we make are out mistakes”. Astral projection, higher planes of thought, dream walking… these are all very old concepts and that the matrix plundered them before you is no reason for you not to take your own ideas on the matter and run with them. I think it is great so far.
Aww, poor Alex. I think he looks so sad in the third panel because the “humans are only projected into Dreamland” thing means he can’t REALLY stay with Nastijia, and instead he’ll have to grow up and get a job and live his life under the crushing weight of ordinary responsibilities.
“Someone”‘s comment makes me think that maybe Alex would try and put himself in a coma or something so he could stay in Dreamland forever. I know I would wanna do that! XD!!! -shot- lsjka;klds fksldjfklsd ………………
No wonder Dan borrowed those books about astral projection…
And more? *raises eyebrows* ohoho 😛
🙂
Thanks guys. So excited about this chapter. So glad you are too.
Oh, Yeah… It follows the same basic logic but as a dream-struct, there are some images and rules that can be manipulated and shaped by the force of a mind that’s aware of reality and the possibility within dreams.
mmMMMmmm!! Yes, The Force within this one strong it is.
OK! Run the “Jump Program”!
“Someone’s” coment is simply amazing.
But I choose to avoid the Matrix and say,
“All you need is Faith, Trust, and Pixiedust!”
Happy thoughts there Alex!
I’m a silly goose. I meant to say that Arvamas’s comment is amazing! “Someone’s” comment does make you stop and think though.
Hello, can you please post some more information on this topic? I would like to read more.
superpowers? O_o
Orion: “Once you learn to control your dream-self you will be able to fly…and more.”
Alex: “Are you saying I can dodge bullets?”
The Tibetan Monks learned Astral Projection from Centaurs!
Gosh, I wish I would have had that ifonramiton earlier!
I suspect they’ll find a way to transfer him in at the end of the story, something like at the end of Avatar.
Orion: “No, Alex. I am saying that when you are ready, you won’t have to.”