Topic: QC: The Crowd-Sourced Guest Strip Edition (Read 58131 times)

LTK · « **Reply #200 on:** 10 Nov 2012, 10:31 »

Holy crap, you guys went through with this and Jeph put it up as well? This went completely under my radar. Shame on me, and well done to you!

Barmymoo · « **Reply #201 on:** 10 Nov 2012, 10:34 »

I was so psyched to see it up today!

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #202 on:** 10 Nov 2012, 11:27 »

I totally didn't spend all day clicking refresh until it updated. Nope.

jwhouk · « **Reply #203 on:** 10 Nov 2012, 12:26 »

Quote from: jeph on 10 Nov 2012, 07:38

Thanks guys

(SNIFF) No, no, I'm okay, it's just allergies...

Redball · « **Reply #204 on:** 10 Nov 2012, 12:30 »

You folks were grand! Although I had no doubt Jeph would use it.

Welu · « **Reply #205 on:** 10 Nov 2012, 12:33 »

Well done to all of you, lads! So class that you did it and Jeph put it up.

techkid · « **Reply #206 on:** 10 Nov 2012, 14:10 »

I am so pleased to see this up on the main page! Today couldn't go better unless the cargo doors of a plane malfunctions overhead and a crate full of gold bars lands in our yard or something!

All I can exclaim is: WOOHOO!!!

Quote from: jeph on 10 Nov 2012, 07:38

Thanks guys

No, thank you Jeph. You provide us with this awesomesauce comic (and indeed the forums where appreciation and nit-picking go hand-in-hand), it's only fair that we should step up to show our support (I may have had a femto-scopic part to play, but DSL and jwhouk are the real masterminds in this plot...).

CrowFairy · « **Reply #207 on:** 10 Nov 2012, 17:18 »

Quote from: jeph on 10 Nov 2012, 07:38

Thanks guys

We just wanted to show our appreciation to our favorite webcomic artist. <3 Thanks for being so great and providing us with such wonderful entertainment.

horsefish · « **Reply #208 on:** 10 Nov 2012, 20:18 »

I've been off the forums for a long time, but WOW GUYS! Just. Wow. Reading through this thread actually brought a tear to my eye. Good job.

DrBear · « **Reply #209 on:** 10 Nov 2012, 23:53 »

Annnnnnd ... I JUST noticed Tai's signature on Marigold's netbook. Lovely touch of continuity there.

Akima · « **Reply #210 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 01:38 »

Wow! Well done! I wasn't paying much attention to this, but I did you all an injustice.

Tova · « **Reply #211 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 03:04 »

Quote from: Akima on 11 Nov 2012, 01:38

Wow! Well done! I wasn't paying much attention to this, but I did you all an injustice.

I came here to say pretty much the same thing. I immediately recognised it as the crowdsourced comic - and I have to say that it is definitely right up there among the other guest comics in entertainment value. Bravo to all concerned!

jwhouk · « **Reply #212 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 05:20 »

I don't think I have to stretch it too far to say that this may very well be this Forum's CMoA.

And to Paul, IICIH, est and the rest of the moderator team - I'm sorry about all the new forum registrations. I really didn't expect this kind of response.

Carl-E · « **Reply #213 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 07:41 »

One of the "unexpected outcomes" - not surprising, but none of us thought about that particular effect!

So long as we maintain the usual atmosphere around here, greet the newcomers appropriately, and remind them of those sticky threads, it shouldn't be a problem!

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #214 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 07:42 »

Woooo! This is seriously one of the most awesome things I have ever been a part of. I think everyone deserves a pat on the back

AND- Jeph, holy crap you actually like it! So glad we did you proud, man!

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #215 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 13:23 »

Well done, and not in the least to be taken for granted!

jwhouk · « **Reply #216 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 15:17 »

By the way, IICIH: I added a line to the wiki's Memorable Quotes page. If you have to ask which one, well, you...

...must ...read ...ALL the posts.

DSL · « **Reply #217 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 15:38 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 11 Nov 2012, 15:17

By the way, IICIH: I added a line to the wiki's Memorable Quotes page. If you have to ask which one, well, you...

...must ...read ...ALL the posts.

I worry about you.

dr. nervioso · « **Reply #218 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 16:08 »

Congrats guys!
I'm so happy this was such a succuess, I wish I had the time to work on it with you, but I was flooded with stress and stuff

Bluesummers · « **Reply #219 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 17:26 »

There is nothing so fulfilling to a fan as when the creator acknowledges them and thanks them through use of fandom. Nicely done, brethren. ^_^

EDIT: OMG I just saw the credits at the bottom...I'm published! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*drool*

Carl-E · « **Reply #220 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 18:25 »

Guys, I think we broke bluesummers.

Gnomes2169 · « **Reply #221 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 19:43 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 11 Nov 2012, 18:25

Guys, I think we broke bluesummers.

You think that's our fault? Mr. Blue broke a long time ago, we just got him to show the symptoms.

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #222 on:** 11 Nov 2012, 19:51 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 11 Nov 2012, 05:20

I don't think I have to stretch it too far to say that this may very well be this Forum's CMoA.

IMHO, it doubles as a CMoH, but YMMV.

Like others said, I didn't notice this was at works until it was done, but reading through this thread was quite moving. Well played, folks.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #223 on:** 12 Nov 2012, 04:34 »

Although I did know IMHO, I had to google both CMoA and YMMV. I feel old and past it.

jwhouk · « **Reply #224 on:** 12 Nov 2012, 06:09 »

Well, I was just trying to be nice and not put in a TV Tropes link.

Bluesummers · « **Reply #225 on:** 12 Nov 2012, 15:57 »

I can't understand all these acronyms...now I'll have to dive back into UrbanDict to catch up on this new-fangled interspeak.

jwhouk · « **Reply #226 on:** 12 Nov 2012, 16:04 »

CMOA - Crowning Moment of Awesome
CMOH - Crowning Moment of Heartwarming
YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary

Bluesummers · « **Reply #227 on:** 12 Nov 2012, 16:23 »

Aha....danke, maestro.

MillionDollar Belt Sander · « **Reply #228 on:** 12 Nov 2012, 22:26 »

So lets throw out there... an idea.

We had a great time working up a filler comic for Jeph, yes?

What about starting the NEXT one.

Jeph goes to cons, takes vacations, needs downtime

How about we bounce around some ideas, see what sticks and prepare another guest strip and keep it on standby.

Thoughts?

Gnomes2169 · « **Reply #229 on:** 12 Nov 2012, 23:20 »

Unless there is a long break, I think we can rely on other comic creators to make fillers for us. It was great of the man to publish this one, let's not get too pushy with the writing.

pwhodges · « **Reply #230 on:** 12 Nov 2012, 23:34 »

The forum rose to the occasion; this was remarkable enough, without trying to repeat the exercise on spec.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #231 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 01:21 »

It would be quite fun to script another comic some time, but maybe a bit of an ask for DSL to draw it again when there's no occasion calling for it.

Redball · « **Reply #232 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 05:39 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 12 Nov 2012, 23:34

The forum rose to the occasion; this was remarkable enough, without trying to repeat the exercise on spec.

And I'll defer to my elders, but the quality of art and script was as good or better than most. On the other hand, I'm sure that exchanging guest strips with other artists is important to Jeph. If asked about another one-off, he might say "go for it."

pwhodges · « **Reply #233 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 05:43 »

Hey, I'm not your elder! (I don't get to say that very often...)

I wasn't thinking that the quality might be hard to replicate, but rather that the achievement of herding cats might.

Bluesummers · « **Reply #234 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 06:14 »

I think our "cat herding" came naturally...I understand it's not easy to come to a consensus on a project, especially with no parliamentary procedure, but I think we really outshined ourselves. ...Outshone? Outshane? Hmm...

Perhapsibly a revolving filler comic workshop [sticky] thread could be set up in MAKE, and contributors could pop in from time to time, since there's no dire need right at this moment.

jwhouk · « **Reply #235 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 06:34 »

I honestly believe this was a one-time deal on our part. The concept had been there for a while, but I don't think there's a need for it in the immediate future.

QC is unique in its stature that Jeph does interact with his fanbase (though not as much as some other webcomic artists). He has also had fan-related strips done in the past (witness that alternate dialogue strip that was featured in Volume 3, between Marten and Tai).

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #236 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 06:49 »

I like the idea of it going into MAKE as well. I think if we did something there, it would be more for fun and less about the fact that it was planned to be a "guest strip". Could we call it something else? I think I'm just more curious to see what else we can come up with- it was awesome to see DSL's art and I'd love to have the chance to see the work of others.

Perhaps we could entertain the idea of multiple artists? The fact that it wouldn't need to be up at any specific point in time might help those of us who want to contribute but can't dedicate as much time as DSL did for the last strip. I know that I could probably work on something for an hour or so every few days. Plus, we'd have more time to flesh out a script that would lend itself more to varying artistic styles (aka a strip in which the character positions and environment don't change drastically but still allow for interesting dialogue).

Another idea.....
Maybe we could poll for scenarios to illustrate and have a thread that is dedicated to those specific drawings/scenarios? Could give those interested in script writing a little piece of action and quench the thirst of those that want something to draw. I know that I'm much more likely to be creative if I give myself some sort of "assignment". Maybe a bi-weekly (or even monthly) QC Fanart Challenge?

Carl-E · « **Reply #237 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 07:31 »

We'd need rules...

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #238 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 07:42 »

Naturally! A game on the internet without rules is just asking for trouble.

I'd be up for starting a list of rules/guidelines if enough people were interested.

Welu · « **Reply #239 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 07:42 »

I'd be up for an art challenge. My art is okay, I think, but I'm very slow so I wouldn't be good at guest-strips needed now.

DSL · « **Reply #240 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 12:42 »

Let's not push, and make a good thing into a monster. I like the art challenge idea in MAKE or maybe the fanart thread, and there's certainly enough art talent on these boards -- and Jeph will need guest strips, I imagine, during con travels. As has been said, though, the webcomickers tend to take care of each other.

That said ... I do confess to having written a couple the other day. I even remember one of them. If events in the strip don't supersede it by the time the next call for guest strips comes around ...?

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #241 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 12:52 »

I'd definitely be up for an art challenge, though my hand-drawn stuff is dreadful. CG...also pretty bad, but not quite so awful.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #242 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 21:21 »

Quote from: lepetitfromage on 13 Nov 2012, 06:49

Could we call it something else?

"Collaborative strip-length fan art"?

DrBear · « **Reply #243 on:** 13 Nov 2012, 23:05 »

While I'm proud to be listed at the bottom of "our" QC - amazing the credit you can get for one post - I do agree that it was a one-time thing. Remember, the spark for all this wasn't showing ourselves off, it was because of concern and care for the guy whose comic brought everyone here. We can't send chicken soup over the Interwebs so we did a comic. A second version, while a fun exercise, wouldn't have the same emotional impact.

As for other webcomic artists filling in, I think it's a good thing - I've actually started reading webcomics (including this one!) because of guest appearances in other folks' work.

That's right - I came here because of Butts Disease.

techkid · « **Reply #244 on:** 14 Nov 2012, 03:23 »

Quote from: DSL on 13 Nov 2012, 12:42

Let's not push, and make a good thing into a monster. I like the art challenge idea in MAKE or maybe the fanart thread, and there's certainly enough art talent on these boards -- and Jeph will need guest strips, I imagine, during con travels. As has been said, though, the webcomickers tend to take care of each other.

That said ... I do confess to having written a couple the other day. I even remember one of them. If events in the strip don't supersede it by the time the next call for guest strips comes around ...?

I agree with you here. This forum-made guest strip was out of our concern to Jeph. We wanted to show that we truly supported and appreciated his work, art and talent, and the result was a mighty impressive success. As for more? Officially no. Like you got there, webcomickers got each others' backs, and well, we can hope that nothing so drastic occurs in the future (trolls will always abound those dark tunnels called the Internet, though)...

A dedicated thread would be a nice place to play, though. And who knows, Jeph may pick the cream of the crop out sometimes and post it up somewhere (probably not the QC main page, but still). I also had an idea for a storyline while this was taking shape... Might put some details together and post it there if it does come to fruition.

jwhouk · « **Reply #245 on:** 14 Nov 2012, 06:52 »

We already have two dedicated threads to what this one accomplished:

Fan Art and the Caption Contests.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #246 on:** 14 Nov 2012, 09:33 »

(not a moderator)
Hey, why not try it?! Either it works or it doesn't. It can be fun either way.
(/not a moderator)

(moderator)
Fanfic would require some thought.
(/moderator)

Carl-E · « **Reply #247 on:** 14 Nov 2012, 10:22 »

0_o

Most fanfic doesn't require any thought at all...

Yes, I know what you meant.

Bluesummers · « **Reply #248 on:** 14 Nov 2012, 18:11 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 14 Nov 2012, 06:52

We already have two dedicated threads to what this one accomplished:

Fan Art and the Caption Contests.

"Fu-sion, HAHHH!!!"

Gnomes2169 · « **Reply #249 on:** 14 Nov 2012, 18:17 »

Did he really just make a Dragonball Z reference?

I just got a permit to use lethal force in any one instance I desire, who wants to help me take Blue out back?

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