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Pus In Boots
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Posted: 31st Dec 2007 19:49 Edited at: 10th Jan 2008 23:03
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Say hello to Robo!



Robo is the bastard child of my creativity. He's been relegated to hand-drawn, crummy-looking, home-made comics for so many years and; as a result, hasn't been able to reap the benefits of his own existence. Until now.

Of course, I need your feedback to keep the Robo spirit alive, so when you download the latest issue, please say what you did and didn't like. I'm always listening and learning. The first issue will be released (hopefully) some time in January. Until then, happy new year!

BTW, this one won't go down the drain like chalks did. Promise.

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Posted: 31st Dec 2007 19:53
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Yes, I kinda was expecting something more.


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Posted: 31st Dec 2007 20:19
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I think you need a better premier comic than that

The characters in chalks were a lot more creative as well.

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Posted: 31st Dec 2007 20:25
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In my defense:

That was a preliminary shot I just made now.

It is not indicative of the comics quality.

Also, my comic has received much positive feedback and inspired friends to make their own.

So far, I have given you vague information about the comic. While I don't mind critisism, with all due respect, you don't exactly know what your critisising. Such judgements should wait until the comic is released.

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Well in that case why not wait to announce the comic until you have a real showstopper? It would get better recognition and praise if you use on of your real ideas

I'm not sorry to have criticized it the way I did. That's how I'd expect and want to be criticized, it's the only way you can force yourself to do better.

If I said, "Hey, not bad!" I'd not only be lying but you would also be mislead.

I wait patiently for more comics

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Pus In Boots
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Posted: 31st Dec 2007 23:50
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Fair enough.

I guess I was getting too defensive anyway.

Crit accepted.

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Did someone say "fanart, but not really"?
The hell they did.



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Posted: 1st Jan 2008 01:48
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Nice one!!!

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Posted: 1st Jan 2008 14:39
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CLassic.


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Posted: 1st Jan 2008 15:34 Edited at: 1st Jan 2008 15:40
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Aww.. TGC Isnt ascii friendly.. Removed some letters so they dint show right..

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Posted: 1st Jan 2008 15:55 Edited at: 1st Jan 2008 15:57
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Hehehe.

BTW, I'm starting the first issue today. Should be finished by Friday and computerised in the next couple of weeks. (My brother insisted on doing this part, so I don't know when it'll be done.) But I'd estimate about three weeks total. Maybe less. Anyway...

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You definitely should've made this post when the first issue was done.

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Probably right, come to think of it.

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Posted: 8th Jan 2008 16:53
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Hey peeps.

I have just set up the Robo Myspace page.
Right now it seems pointless to look at cos there hasn't been a comic released, but if you have Myspace and become interested in Robo, add us to ur friends list to show ur support.

BTW to those who don't know I am the rumored 'brother' of Pus In Boots. I have insisted upon doing all of the final artwork for the comics so it will come out awesome of course

Tip: Don't judge Robo yet. True, he should have waited 'till the first issue was released before making this post, but rest assured that Robo is an ingenious little creation and it should be very successful.

Anyways, if you feel like it add us on myspace.
The addy is: www.myspace.com/robocomic

All members of this "fan club" will be eligible to get goodies such as exclusive comics and junk, and win prizes like free Robo books and t-shirts and whatnot.

Enjoy Robo!


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Posted: 8th Jan 2008 18:25 Edited at: 8th Jan 2008 18:29
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The comic is not even out yet, and you guys have started up a fan club? Burning ambitions to sell merch and shirts and make some cashmonay at the age of 14?

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rest assured that Robo is an ingenious little creation and it should be very successful."


What does that even mean? You can't say that about a webcomic. Confidence is one thing, but your guys are raging delusional. I think this is a classic example of beginers who think they're a lot more creative than they actually are.

Good luck with the comic. Chalks bombed, so unless you've aged several years and produced several more comic series for experience since, this will be a similar case.

Just speaking as a guy who've also had a desire to make a popular webcomic and then sit on the ad revenue, donating fanbase, and junk merch sales, like Penny Arcade and PvP. Start small, and stop expanding like you're the next big thing.

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Posted: 8th Jan 2008 19:11
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It looks like something I'd probably not even touch with a ten foot pole, and you're going all crazy about how good it is? Even creating a fan club? (BTW: Shouldn't fan clubs be created by fans..?)
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Posted: 8th Jan 2008 19:11
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Tha's not what we're doing. We had a nice lengthy discussion about how to get Robo out there, namely: starting a myspace group and reeling in consumer interest with the online comics, then show them we mean business with the myspace page. However, I don't like to think of it as a fan club, more a simple myspace group that allows us to maintain interest in Robo and build a pseudo-community in the process.

As for the T-shirt idea, we don't expect many (if any) people to actually buy one. We figured it would be a creative way to advertise Robo in public. We may be the only saps who wear them. As long as one person looks at that shirt, chuckles, then remembers the website at home, the t-shirt will be worth it.

We do take what we do very seriously and, although we're not signed under bongo or marvel, we think Robo can make people laugh and enjoy a free, indie comic. Besides, Robo has been going for years and has already got very positive comments. Bringing it to the online community can only make it better.

Plus, my brother is a 17-year-old graphics designer. The fact that you immediately categorise us as 13-year-old noobs is ignorant, quite frankly.

I look forward to seeing the look on your face when you realise what a huge mistake you've made.

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Posted: 8th Jan 2008 19:26
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Please, PLEASE post at least one comic for us to see. Comics is what I do. I'd love to see what you've got, which is hopefully more impressive than the first post like you said. Don't worry about waiting until the big opening; if your comic really is good, people will read it because they're interested.


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Posted: 8th Jan 2008 19:34
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Thanks for the reassurance.

Flicking through those comics of yours, good stuff.

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Posted: 8th Jan 2008 19:40 Edited at: 8th Jan 2008 19:55
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Give me a break. Here is my breakdown, simply because you caught me with some free time at lunch:

Quote: "We had a nice lengthy discussion about how to get Robo out there, namely: starting a myspace group and reeling in consumer interest with the online comics, then show them we mean business with the myspace page.
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Communities are built AFTER you've created something popular and of quality. The whole point of my previous post: Get the comic out first, get a decent amount of strips, get feedback, THEN worry about everything else. You're doing this the other way around.

Quote: "We figured it would be a creative way to advertise Robo in public."


Web comics are not meant to be advertised. Spreading word and advertising are very different things for a hobbist project. If your webcomic is good and funny, it will be linked, and spread by word of mouth, similar to the rise of comics like VGcats and Press Start to Play. Anything "advertising" other then that will be viewed as spamming by the community.

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we think Robo can make people laugh and enjoy a free, indie comic. Besides, Robo has been going for years and has already got very positive comments. Bringing it to the online community can only make it better."


Um, webcomics are meant to be free. That shouldn't be something you actually brag about or even mention. And every webcomic out there started off as an indie comic. Most still are. Don't try to sound like an underdog here.

Quote: "Plus, my brother is a 17-year-old graphics designer. The fact that you immediately categorise us as 13-year-old noobs is ignorant, quite frankly."


Firstly, I said 14. My source is your MySpace page, which says "14 years old". If you don't want me making "ignorantz" comments, then don't place that info there for me to clearly see and source.

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We havn't made a fun club you idiot. Notice how I said "fan club" noting the quote marks. I didn't literally mean it's a fan club, but it just seemed like an easy way of explaining it.

His comic is good, many have agreed, it is only recently that we both decided to make it into a proper thing instead of just a pencil and paper thing.

If you don't wanna know about it, go away and leave this thread alone.


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So it's a fan club but it's not really a "fan club" but it is a fan club because you don't have any other word to describe the gathering of fans for a club-type environment?

It's a fan club man. And go work on the comic.

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Quote: "Firstly, I said 14. My source is your MySpace page, which says "14 years old". If you don't want me making "ignorantz" comments, then don't place that info there for me to clearly see and source."


So because I am 14, that suddenly means I'm some noob selling shirts and starting fan clubs and ranting and raving about some comic. NO. You assume that because I'm young, I take this less seriously than any adult with a comic. You're making a generalisation. True, this comic may be new. I respect the fact that I'll have to earn respect for what I'm doing. And I never even had any intentions of launching the myspace page until atleast a couple of comics were made. Right now, we're looking into the future. ONE DAY, there may be a robo t-shirt. There may even be a dedicated fanbase. But I'm not suggesting that this stuff will be there from the beginning. My brother was providing a bit of foresight. He wasn't saying: "Buy the t-shirt. Join the myspace group. ROBO!!!" He was saying that this is the goal we want to work towards for the future. We're starting from the bottom, but we're aspiring to reach the top. There.

On a lighter note, I appreciate the advice about the advertising.

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What about the comic? Can we see one? Please?


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I'm with Bizar Guy, here. Show us some of the comic. Only way people will somewhat accept this, anyways.
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Your banging on about advertising and getting up "fan clubs" when you haven't even finished a first comic!

"Hey guys, How do I advertise this product which speeds up the process of sitting down? I haven't built it yet though!"[/Sarcasm]

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Hmm, this time it isn't "Gimme zeh codes!", but "Gimme Zeh Comics!

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Guess I better crank the writing up to double time. I should have it finished by Sunday on paper and get OD to do the digital inking stat.

Quote: "Your banging on about advertising and getting up "fan clubs" when you haven't even finished a first comic!"


I've already explained this. That's not our angle. But I understand your concern.

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Good Stuff!

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I thought the first comic you posted was hilarious. I am looking forward to seeing the rest. Good luck Pus In Boots and Oakley Design.

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... Was that sarcasm? I don't get it...


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I was afraid it might sound like sarcasm, and I guess it did. To clear things up, I meant everything I said.

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That picture at the top isn't a comic, just a random picture.
Thanks for the appreciation though lol

Btw that's Pus in Boots drawin not mine, it's no secret that I am a much better artist than him ¬_¬ lol


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Do you even know what a webcomic is?

THIS is a webcomic (Do not click if offended easily btw) [href]www.russellsteapot.com[/href]

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That's good to hear, Profit. But get on the bandwagon, man. If your not putting me down, your dragging me down!

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I should make a webcomic...

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Posted: 10th Jan 2008 22:59 Edited at: 10th Jan 2008 22:59
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@n00b: Although I should be offended, I liked that comic. Hopefully mine will be good enough for you to like.

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OK, it's been a while since any updates, so I'll show you a little concept work. This is Robo in the 'beer palace' (Don't ask me why it's called that-I made Robo many years ago and couldn't find it in my heart to change the name. Not for you, not for anybody.)

Now that my li'l comics have somewhat acceptable artwork, I realised I had to juice up the Robo drawings, otherwise the basic 2D geometry and stiff presentation could kill the comic online. So I'm finally bringing in perspective and some basic shading. Nothing special, but for Robo that's an overhaul.

Now take a look-see...

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i'm guessing that's just an artwork test, right?

i sure hope it wasn't meant to be funny...


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God, no. Artwork test, 100%

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Here, allow me to inspire you a little with a groan-worthy, but all the same, freshly baked joke.





Humble apologies for again commandeering your character. If you want the PSP copy to pull apart, just ask.

edit: no love for this?

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I think the bar should be called "BEER PLACE" instead of PALACE
I also think the character should be called Robit, but maybe I just think a lot of things.

I like how on monocoder's version the antenna is... doingy, I think yours should be more doingy too it adds character

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Oh, I should mention, I used to draw a comic with a robot it it a good while ago. Maybe you'll find it intresting. This comic ran about 120 strips, and these are the last six.





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Niiice.

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@Bizar Guy - I don't understand your comics either. Also, I would suggest using an actual font as it's a little hard to read your writing in some of the panels.


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@Bizar Guy

LOL @ First Strip.

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@Jeku, err, yeah. As I said those were the last six comics of an old strip I used to do.
As such, there will be no adjusting done to them. It's not exactly like I'm going to use it for much anymore. Sorry you don't find it funny, most people did (perhaps not these six, I didn't post them based on funniness), though every so often I found people who don't understand my older comics at all, or for that matter my new ones. I posted those because I thought he might appreciate the robot design, as it's a similar simple setup.
If you want to post crit on my current comics (or just see them), go here. http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=121542&b=2
It's the MODslinger comic thread. I'm posting quickies up while I prepare my bigger comics, so I can get feedback on the art and humor. More the art, but feedback on the humor is good too.

@n008, yep, that line was pretty much the only reason I did that story arc.


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I like those two, Ben - pretty well drawn as usually. I loved the last one, so true .


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