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47ness β SSnPP - aboard the S.S. Retcon
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Published: 2010-12-15 21:24:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 2626; Favourites: 56; Downloads: 64
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This week my comic has been cursed with TOO many potential ideas, but with each great new direction with the plot, another hole must be resolved.And another.
AND ANOTHER.
So. Basically. It's writer's block. Β¦Dc
Sally Sprocket & Piston Pete Β© 47ness, 2010
...I think I'm going to keep this around as my "404 image".
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Thanks for your thoughtful comments!!
(admittedly, the comic itself is drawn in a completely different style; this piece was more an excuse to cut loose and go pure color)
I think the Steampunk look as always been evolving and not stuck in any one era. Sometimes we think it's nothing but earth tones and 19th century because that's the shortcut for a lot of beginners to understand the look, but steampunk can just as well exist in colorful settings (FFVI and FFIX somewhat fit this notion)
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You're very welcome! ^^
Interesting, I'm sure whatever style it's drawn in it will be enjoyable to read. ^^
That's true, I've identified myself as a beginner. XD Oh yeah, there's Magitek and Edgar's castle and it's not like Edgar's in brown. XD And you're right, same with FFIX, very lush setting with lots of green.
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Ah, the Good Ship Retcon. It's a⦠not-so good ship. Also, you seem to be doing a bit of ship-sinking here.
But yes, use this for a 404 image.
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The Hull may be cracked and rotting, but the Spirit is pristine!
...
...erright?
(thanks~ XD)
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Umβ¦
Abandon ship! Robots and children first! Cast off into the seas of dadaism and poor continuity!
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Someday, I may very well have to claim I was going for dadaism to justify why my audience isn't getting the same narrative I see in my head... XD
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Just imagine Pete and Sally doing this sketch, and that's how far you may end up falling.
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"But I wasn't looking for File 404!"
XD
Good luck conquering the writer's block.
When in doubt, send your characters through a door.
lol I love how Pete's always so calm. xDD
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Writer's block. Writer's cornucopia. Soldiering through it is the only option.
Pete's plenty excitable about specific matters just as Sally can be nonplussed at times.
...this is not one of those times. Β¦D;
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We went to an Open Day at one university where the tutor basically refused to accept the existence of writer's block. I admire his determination, but uh... I can't really apply it to myself. 
lol I see a spin-off series titled 'Sally Suffers'. XDD
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Cooool~
(well, writing is a kind of art; some people are good at just running with what they can at a given point in time)
Makes me think of Edward Gorey's Gashlycrumb Tinies ...though I couldn't inflict 26 fates on Sally like thaaat. (not all at once anyway) XD;
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lol He gave the example of a builder saying, "I'm sorry, I can't work today... I really can't feel the spirit of the bricks." 
I remember how my friend would always title a blank page Prose ~ Random... and then go on to write nothing. xDD
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SEND THEM THROUGH A DOOR. 8D
...and make sure to mention a wizard put the door there. [j/k] XD;
A very Modernist approach; the deviation of "Random" is an object to be admired rather than its alleged content.
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>__>;; My sister once gave me a very mathematical explanation of how random (in terms of how people use it) wasn't actually random... I've uh - blanked it from my memory. Kai style.
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i think the theory is basically summed up as: everything has a pattern, but some patterns take such a relatively long time to start forming that we perceive them as random.
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Hmm. I always wanted to discover the formula for prime numbers.
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So keep the good humour as Pete.... trying close all holes while the place goes flooded XDDD Well, thatΒ΄s why manage a story sometimes is hard... the many subplots or details tht are always intersecting and so...
But must say, this look hilarious 
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Simplicity is king. Simple as that. ^___~
But, I've created all these holes. So I'll just work with 'em... 9_9
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Well, letΒ΄s say the truth: sometimes is IMPOSSIBLE not create a single lil hole...
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Well, it was that or risk a crap comic page that dug me further in my rut. XD;
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Amazing...such great quality in your work!
Im sorry to say i haven't read you comic yet, but im gonna! Definitely! I promise! Aye! Mhm! Very soon i say!
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That's fine. I still need to do a huge revamp of the pages anyhow. ;Γ
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I don't know what they did to get into that situation, but Pete seems to be far too happy about it.
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Booked passage on lower-lower-LOWER steerage, mayhaps. Β¦Dc
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Totally get ya with that man. So many ideas, only one chapter at a time. Here's to being able to use them all. And very cute picture!
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I could use them all, but they could be better invested in another story (along with the time spent)
Thanks ~ !
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oh maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan, this is amazing. The style here is just so wicked-cool, and once more I'm in awe of your colors and insane cel-shading~
poor poor sally! I hope she's waterproof!
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th~anks <3
actually, this was supposed to be a 10-minute doodle to let people know I was a bit behind this week. And then it just got out of hand. |P
I HOPE THAT'S REALLY WATER. 8D;;;
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Looks to me like your characters are patching up that hole of yours! Haha, I adore this style you have. The cartoony-expressive-dynamics work really well 
I'm hoping they cover the holes fast enough before the little girl's dress gets wet
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Ehehe... it's what I get for second-guessing myself so much...
Basically a metaphor for keeping up with deadlines.
Glad you like. XD
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Keeping up with deadlines...or you'd really end up dead >___>
Of course
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Now you know how the writers at DC and Marvel feel!
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Ffff, perhaps! But then they're juggling inherited entities created as early as four score and seven years ago ~ my work has to be top-notch now or never. :U
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*In a lousy french accent*
But of course
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Oh I hate that! Writers block or... overabundance... both really suck a lot. I'm in the same spot and I was hoping to not have to ask my husband for his opinion... but... well you know. I love the look of dismay on her face. You totally didn't even need to interject the GHA on her part, LOL.
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Ah, I see. ^~; I try not to lean too much on my friends either since it means forcing them to get in my head (and then vice versa)
Yes- it's all about showing > telling!
Plus poor little Sally is a mute.
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At least with him he wants to be in my head... and he knows the risks of entering and what doors to shy away from. Even so, we have both been working so much I haven't even gotten a chance to talk to him about non-book things so feel that asking now would be a horrible idea. :sigh: I guess I'll just have to be stuck for a bit. That makes me really able to empathize though. I wish you luck with your upcoming choices and hope that they enrich your tale as much as you wish. I'm sure you'll do better than you think 
You totally made this epic because he's just hummdeedumbing along while she's in a state of quiet panic. I can just imagine her whipping out an oversized wrench and clobbering him with it when she really needs attention, LOL.
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I'll do what I can~ I've blown too many self-imposed deadlines as it is. =_=;
That's... probably the only way.
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haha, this is the PERFECT 404 image XD love the slick, clean colors on this!
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Tanks!! I β₯ me some Polygonal Lasso Tool.
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Yes, inevitable doom can be cute.
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Uwaaa~! hahaha poor Sally XD
I love how Pete can look so cheerful whilst holding nails in his mouth 
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He's probably humming a folk tune too. |P
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8D
I looooooooooooooove the colors! After our long debate on how it should all work out... I love this route you took! Super neat garphical style, too
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Gawd I β₯ Adjustment Layers. Saves my color-deficient ass every time. XD;;;
I think(?) I was trying to go for that classy Samurai Jack look ...except I took a HUGE detour from the whole minimalism dealio.
(BTW! check my front page; ~pluww has news to share)
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