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Happy Monday, all!
I am SO sorry about Friday.
For those of you who follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you will know that our iPad App finally got approved from Apple!
Yes. ALL of my comics (including the 4 Dreamland Books) are now on the iPad!
Between that, the 3 movie deals, and getting ready for my sons’ much delayed birthday party…I just couldn’t get Friday’s page done.
It’s very unlike me, I know. But I hope you’ll understand.
Now. On to happier things.
The iPad App!
Currently it sitting at #12 in the top Free Apps in the Books Category.
That’s fantastic!
What I’d LIKE to do is see it get up to the Top 10 (and dare I even hope for #1 in Books?)
All it takes is for you, your family member, friend, etc who has an iPad to download it.
That’s it.
Here’s the link…
We’ve put a LOT of time into this. And I would REALLY appreciate you all spreading the word. Getting us downloads, and hopefully reviews too.
I’m new to the iPad…so ANY advice would be greatly appreciated.
Can you please help us out?
Bognok: Wait a minute, where’s Alex?
Alex: (flying) ALEEEEEEEEX CAAAAR-TERRR!!!
Nic: (thinks) Damn you, Leeroy…!
thank goodness for pocket energy shields
THEY LIVE!
Hooray!
But what kind of supervillain spends so much time monologuing, then doesn’t check the bodies?
Fairy magics??
I don’t have an ipad but can I still leave a review? Considering everything you listed above, the delay on Friday’s page is most understandable, and what a great way to end Cliffhanger Week. Besides, movie deals are easily more important. More exposure, more money, and no one has to fight with any store to pick up the books,
oh wow. Nic is guilty of sooooooooooo much hubris it’s not even funny. Genre Blind, indeed……..
I suspect magic sword decided to be magical.
Hmm… if I had an iPhone or iPad, I’d get the app, but unfortunately I have neither…
Also: I’m glad that our heros survived the fire ok. Or at least it looks like it so far.
It seems that dragons have lousy aim… Or it’s just Nick.
Oh please, let this be the next update.
And thus, despite the fact he saved their lives, and was the King of Dreamland, Alex found himself forever referred to as “Bubble Boy” to his great chagrin.
Three movie deals :O?!? Wow! Congrats on that! I only thought it was two, the more the better right :D? I can’t be the only one who thinks of “The Incredibles” when I see the last panel :).
Nastajia: Alex, you’re as stupid as stone!
Alex: At least I have chicken…
Missed ’em by that much!
While waiting over the weekend for the update was less than desirable, this is not a bad way to start the week. 8-))
Big question; Who is generating that force-shield? I gather it’s one of the “extra” functions of Alex’ armour…orrr “instant dwarven protection shield’ them being rock-dwellers ,a magic shield against the roof fallin’ on their noggins would be higly practical.
Maybe its Violet from THE INCREDIBLES….
The “shield” is generated by catgirl’s ring?
I can see a red glow on her hands.
Is this a “cat-magic-thing”?
Sorry, no iPad, but if you can do it for Android, that would be great!
The same kind that assume James Bond will not survive the deathtrap!
Goodness, Scott, your life’s busier in one week than I am in a whole year. Congrats on the good news!
I have an iPad. You are now downloaded sir!
Thank you!
OH HELL YES he pulled an iron man “save our collective asses” maneuver!
Well phooey! Now I’m disappointed that I can see Alex under the shield. 🙁
Even checking for bodies isn’t flawless. Just ask Syndrome. 🙂
Ditto…I never wanted an iPad until this morning when I read the blog.
I am in favor of this idea. 🙂
Dumb question from the newbe….What movie deals?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
That’s Incredible–s 😉
“That’s my girl!”
A shield! How embarrassed I am to have not thought of it… Well done, Scott!
Yes! I’m curious too! I didn’t know anything about movie deals. Are they related to Dreamland or something completely different?
I mean, either way that’s pretty awesome! 😀
humm is that a glow from the ring… at first look, it appers she is patting away fire embers from the top of her head! 🙂
Actually, I think it was the armor this time.
Alright! I knew he was going to make his forcefield, like he did when Nastajia was about to be hit by some giant rocks.
Language …
YUUUUUUUUP.
I thought they still teached manners in Bad Guys Academy…?
No?… *sniff*
I’ve been living a lie. A LIE, I TELL YOU!
Yup. Rule of thumb dictates that if the villain uses his most powerful attack, no one dies just to spite him.
I’ll second or third the Android app. My phone is an Android, and I expect when I get a tablet it will be as well.
Dreamland is one of them.
But the other two…I’ll post once the announcements go out.
I don’t see you on the Mac App Store…which should be similar to the ipad one… THen again I don’t see a book category either…
Damn it. Now I want an iPad. Or at the very least an iPhone. Great page Scott. Now time for me to save up for two things this year. (french) Se la vi (/french)
Hm…
Can you view ipad apps from the Mac App store?
🙂
Thanks!
I’ll keep an eye out for Android programmers who might be able to port the ipad version.
It was the armor. Note it did the same thing last time Nic tried to fry Alex:
http://thedreamlandchronicles.com/the-dreamland-chronicles/chapter-06/page-363/
C’est la vie?
Just shot off my review 4 of 5 stars. If you’re looking to update the app, my suggestions:
Higher-res artwork, so you can zoom in without the artifacts.
A navigation button to the beginning (or in the case of Dreamland, chapters)
I’m hoping to read through all the previews (then will probably buckle down and purchase the full book).
its not available for iphone only ipad I just looked 🙁
Ah, finally caught back up. I let myself get behind there for a bit.
You know, you really don’t have to apologize to us. You are giving your time to entertain us with this delightful story, The fact that you actually have a life outside of these pages makes it even more wonderful that you worry about being late.
We’ll survive ‘late’ now and then. (grin)
Thank you very much, Jay!
We definitely plan to have a navigation for the pages in the next update.
We just couldn’t get it in on time.
As for the higher res artwork.
How was the download time for you?
We were hoping to keep the download times down. So we went with the natie size of 1024×768.
Do you think people would mind the higher download times for larger files?
i have an ipad and its great that the app is out!!!
You’re kidding right?
Aw. Thanks Sophia!
Maybe you could leave a review for it too?
🙂
So glad you like it.
Ok…I actually just read your review.
Wow.
Very nicely done. And honest and thorough.
Thank you again!
Thanks Zette!
Welcome back.
🙂
Alex(?):Uh…is…everyone ok?
Nastajia:Yes-wait no,the ninja got fried
Bognok:Indeed.
Darn it. I only have an iPod Touch 2G. No iPad. So, unfortunately, I cannot check out the app.
*shrugs*
Congrats on the App !!!
oh, the good old instant force field, where would the heroes of the story be without one?
probably a smoking pile of ash. lol.
Yeah, us cost-conscious people don’t get many perks. I have a phone that I begrudgingly paid $100 for. At least the plan is good.
I don’t think he missed. If you look at the previous day’s comic, you see a flaming rock in the distance, and I think that’s where Alex and company landed. (You have to look REALLY far off. I didn’t see it until I put on my glasses.)
I thought you could, but I guess not. Looking on Apple’s website and I don’t see anything that says you can. In fact, the only thing I see is that “the Mac App Store can only be used on a Mac.”
Phooey. I was hoping. Oh well.
FYI, looks like you’re going to need a counterpart that runs on macs to get it on the mac app store.
BAHAHA!!
love that comment 😀
Hey all!
Of course the renders have been going on for 10 hours…and still need another 6.
Will post in the morning.
Sorry for the delay.
These scenes have a lot going on.
I’m looking to do the same thing for my graphic novel. I’m sure there will have to be some sort of compromise on size/download times. I’m just beginning to investigate on the several methods of disseminating these pages. For me, the chapters will be 25 pages each, so I’m going to focus on showing detail. My artist is rendering pages at 3000×4500 pixels, so A) we’ll have a good print version when that occurs and B) for any subsequent merchandising applications. I’m glad you like my review. You’ve been a great help in my journey to publish my first story.
… and Windows Phone 7 too! Don’t forget us!
Alive? INCONCEIVABLE!
Alex-118 used Armor Lock. SPARTANS survive.
The same kind of person that watches their ornithopter fly into a sandstorm and doesn’t look for wreckage?
Seems more like the bubble shield, given that others can utilize it.