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Hi all…
No headaches today. So I think I’m all better.
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Did anyone catch the fact that Nastajia reached out to put her hand on Alex’s in panel 2?
Just wondering.
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In other news…
All orders to date have been shipped.
All of them except for any order that had Felicity and/or Alexander.
Remember…they were still on the boat from the manufacturer in China.
I’ve been told we should have them by Friday or Saturday.
Which means ALL orders will be out by Monday at the latest.
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I hope this means you ALL get them before Christmas. But if not…I hope you remembered this was the caveat I gave when posting about them. I’m sorry…but we can only do so much.
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In the meanwhile…I have gotten SO much better at sketching over the last 2 years. I don’t mean to brag…ha ha…I just am more confident and really am enjoying it more.
I hope you’ve liked all of your sketches. We’ve had some fun requests for obscure characters and such. But I still love drawing the main gang the most.
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Please let me know if you got your orders OK. I enjoy hearing from you.
Thank you again and hope you have a great day.
Scott
Hey! I read through the archives yesterday… all of them. You put together a fantastic comic, Scott! I’m really impressed.
To answer your question, I didn’t notice until after you mentioned it.
I didn’t notice either, but looking again, it’s a really nice touch… Great work Scott…
I totally noticed. I kinda hate those panels where looks are exchanged, but I understand the need for it. I guess I’m just addicted to the action.
i still think he’s going to metion niccole… somehow… but FELICITY!! STAY AWAY FROM THE LIGHT!!! No wait!! don’t run away from the sunlight!!!
yes, I noticed, but not on a fully conscious level; It was beautifully natural and subtle.
I’m gonna be upset if the catgirl is killed off. I like catgirls. Erma Felna, Felicity, and all of Phil Foglio’s catgirls… So please, let Felicity wake.
Besides, the love triangle there is good drama!
I wouldn’t want her to die either.
I don’t see a love triangle though…? Did I miss something.
what kind of drink or medicine is solid blue?
I noticed that, and loved it! I am a BIG romantic, and the passion between those two are almost my favorite part through the story! The reason is that you use a great deal of empathy in thinking how it would really happen! I say more of it!! ^_^
~ Dan
I saw the hand thing. It was exactly perfect for the moment too. 🙂
Yup, it’s noticeable. And sweet.
Thank you all.
I enjoy the subtle things. Especially with Nastajia and Alex. I just sometimes wonder if anyone notices.
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And Rhuen…
Blueberry of course.
Yes, Scott, it was something that caught my eye and made me look closer to make sure I wasn’t imagining it. I don’t think Nastajia did it for Alex’s sake, to offer comfort to him. I think she did it to reassure herself Alex is there, that she is feeling some serious guilt about her past treatment to and feelings about Felicity.
Love triangle? Nope, I don’t see it. Alex is Nastajia’s for the taking.
On a more philosophical note, has anyone else wondered if there is a connection or similarity between Felicity’s subservience to Nicodemus and Nicole’s subservience to Science (over believing in Dreamland)?
I think that holding hands is so-very-much-more tender when you’re not wearing thick gloves. Just sayin’… 🙂
I think Nastajia will have to do the talking if she wants Felicity to get better. She was the meanest!
Yep, noticed it, but then I was the one all anal about the position of her arm and sword in that guest drawing a while back.
Scott the panel with Alex and Nastajia is perfect. I picked up them holding hands immediately. Keep up the great work!
that’s what I hate most about your comic.. Sure the story’s great and all but damn, things get dragged on and on and on over 6-7 comics when it could all be done in one :/ Like this one.. you could have added the “uhm just want you to know we’re here” at the end of the previous comic and it would have fitten in as well.
Yeah, I got the hand thing, but I think the panels are reversed. They should be looking at one another’s hands in the second panel, and eyes in the third.
Yup! Got the holding of hands right of and thought it was perfect! 😀
Couple words for Marc above… No-one’s forcing you to read the comic mate. If you don’t like it the way Savas is doing it either give constructive suggestions, or stop reading. Thanks.
Sorry for that bit, but I figured it needed to be said.
Thanks for the joy and wonderment 5 days a week! It’s not easy, but I hope you know how much you are appreciated!
~Prince Demitri
Tobias…that’s…actually a good idea. Hm….
*strokes chin contemplatively*
Marc…
I totally understand what you’re saying. And you’re not the first (or the last) to say this.
But please remember. This is a story FIRST…and a webcomic SECOND.
When you read this as a book. Or even in the archives…these little moments. These beats of time. They matter.
They build relationships. That make it all worth it.
For me at least.
It’s what I love to do. It’s really the ONLY thing in life that I am actually into the details. It’s these beats of time.
So…while on a day to day basis…it may seem slow.
In the long run…it’s all parts to a something bigger. To making you walk away with the emotions and feelings of the story.
I hope that makes sense. And thanks for reading.
Scott
I love the slow careful pacing you got in your comic Scott. It do come out somewhat better in the books, but it I do not mind it, at all.
As for today question, no I did not see the hands, maybe it could be a tad less subtle.
Take care,
where do dreamland characters go when they sleep?
Whaaaaa… I didn’t catch that they were holding hands, but I did get a feel of the moment. Usually, I catch subtle gestures like that, but this time I missed it. Still, it didn’t take away from the emotion of the frame, so I consider the page far more than successful. Way to go, Scott!
Yep I noticed. And I thought it was great. I agree with you too. I really like subtle things like that (of course I like the non subtle action scenes too though 🙂 )
I have a question about the sale too (don’t know if this is the right place to ask but couldn’t see anywhere else to). I know the sale ends in January but do we know exactly when? I want to take advantage of it but I am really broke now because of XMass. But of it runs through January I definately want to buy some stuff.
Prince Demitri: In all fairness, Marc *did* give a constructive suggestion… he suggested putting the line at the end of the previous strip. You may not think that would’ve been a better way to do it, but it’s a matter of opinion.
I noticed it. 🙂
Wanted to say that I really love the lighting in the last few pages, esp. in this page on Alex` armor!
Didn’t notice the hands at first. I was being foolish and almost rushed to the dialogue – really missed the moment till I went and looked again. I love it!
And yes, he so needs to mention Nicole
I saw the hands moved together, but it didn’t register that it was her. I thought he took her hand, because he’s looking at her in the second panel. And the eyes don’t register as him looking down at her hand on his in panel three either.
I only got it after I realized that his hand was still on Felicity’s.
To Rhuen: Blue Medicine? Maybe it’s the legendary blue potion of the Legend of Zelda fame. Ocarina of Time, all the way. XD
I think I agree. I would never have noticed, but switching panels 2 and 3 might work better. Alex would be thinking, “Yes, we’re together finally….better check if she really is with me….Yes, _we’re_ all here for you.”
But then Nastajia’s eye movements might have to be adjusted so she’s looking back at ALex when he’s looking at her?
Does this remind anyone of Eponine from Les Miserables?