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WCDT: 2761-2765 (4-8 August 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread

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ASB84:
Long time reader, first time poster. Apologies for such a cliched introduction!

I too found the change in art a bit jarring and sudden, and I'll have to admit, it's not exactly to my taste. However, it seems like it's been scaled back a bit in the latest strip, so it may be just a case of Jeph refining the new style. In any event, while I may not love the new look - yet, anyway - I certainly respect Jeph's right and need to evolve his style and experiment. Having run a gaming site elsewhere on the Interwebs for a number of years, I'm very much aware of what it's like to unveil a new look, only to have people tear it apart and not give it a chance because it's new and different.

Bottom line, I still like the characters, the humour, the story arcs, and my Defeat Awkwardness t-shirt, so I'll keep reading and hopefully the new style will be refined and grow on me.

As for the current arc...I'm with the folks who are on Hanners' side in this one. Yes, we should all be respectful when our friends are in a new relationship, give them their space and understand that they're not going to be able to hang out as much, but still...well, it's not cool to totally ignore your existing friends either, nor is it inappropriate to miss a friend who's kind of MIA due to a new relationship. It's all in how you handle the situation.

In that respect, I think that's where Marigold is at fault. As techkid alluded to, she was pretty blunt in her rejection of Hanners' invitation, which is pretty in-character as Marigold does lack some social graces. Hanners has been a pretty considerate (and patient) friend to Marigold; being bluntly rebuffed like that was callous. I think the way they both handled the situation in the latest strip was spot on, the way good friends can handle an awkward situation between them.

zioninavision:

--- Quote from: Shteevie on 08 Aug 2014, 02:52 --- However, many artists throughout history have had linked experiences of mental health and artistic expression, so I feel that this may possibly be the case here as well.

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Something like this was not mentioned directly in relation to the new art style but slightly; 


--- Quote ---I thought I was getting burned out on the comic but it was just because I had gone too long without drawing Hannelore
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After more days, I still really like the changes!  It does feel like they are painted cels from an old traditional animated series.  Artists of all mediums have expressive periods similar to Picasso's. :)  This must be the start of a good one from a core artistic sense because every kind of reactions seems present.

TheRedMaiden:

--- Quote from: NilsO on 07 Aug 2014, 00:14 ---I guess May will want to become Hanners' companion (or disciple?), and move in with her. This will cause complications. Winslow will become jealous (is it even legal to have a threesome companionship?), and Hanners might not even be interested in a close relationship with May.

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May's going to find that basic model humanoid PC her dad sent her forever ago in the closet, believe Hanners to be a robophile, and shenanigans will ensue.

Wetman:
Ok I like THIS style a bit better. It kept some of the stronger lines from the previous two comics but brought back the actual body types that make QC more realistic. The last two comics had little body type difference besides bust size\shape and height, while this time you can see Hanners and Marigold have gone back to their individual body types. I like that the new eye details were kept but the iris' were made smaller with this new comic. I think that was the only thing that made it look "anime," since the actual size of the eyes have been large for awhile now. This recent comic is more like JJ's gradual progression of his art style and works perfectly, since it adds new elements while keeping some of the old.

I say this most recent comic's new style is a great balance.

Barmymoo:
What I really like is the fact that Jeph is continually evolving his style and doesn't just phone it in with each strip. That shows he's staying engaged, which is the most important thing, and also keeps us engaged. Even if you (anyone) don't like the recent art change, the fact that you've noticed and commented on it proves that it is doing so.

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