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Rasarak β€” My Oath To You: Chp. 1 Pg. 4: Assurance (Part 1)

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Published: 2015-02-24 04:07:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 6090; Favourites: 82; Downloads: 4
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Yeah, this update is super short. But let me explain.

I've done a couple of journals now explaing a current situation. I'll let people read 'em. But the long and short is that this is the best I can manage for the next 2 months and whatnot.

BUT

The good news is that this page, as I measured how much time I was able to work on it, could EASILY have been produced in less than a week.
If you guys don't mind this format, come summer I can pump out 3-4 of these a month, maybe.
We'll see how it goes.

This is kind of a title page of shorts. But it represents exactly where we are. It's time for the adventure!

I tried some different things here. One was using more colored shading. I figured that using Black on most panels was cost-efficient, but since I don't ink hard blacks into heavily shadowed areas, and want a more cartoony look than manga/comicy one, that the more vibrant colors would give it more of what I wanted to see.
Let me know what you think of that. Some people tend to prefer black, so I'm interested.

I also put highlights back in since I figured out how to actually do it right.

And here's Jason's new look!

Also, Azure. lol


Hope you enjoy! I'll get to work on the next page straight away!
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Comments: 64

Rasarak In reply to ??? [2015-03-13 17:43:50 +0000 UTC]

You're right. The backgrounds were a little plain in this one. I guess it's cause it's more constructed and my previous ones were more hand-painted.
Mayhaps I can give the two more flair.

Thank ya! ^^ I really like the new coloring style. I'ma stick with it.

And you'll find out.

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JuniperExtasy [2015-03-10 18:34:46 +0000 UTC]

Nice Paraflinch poster
Does it mean that pokemon generally contribute more to pop-culture other than just battling for humans?
Or is it just pokemon representing the personalities of the humans in the band?

Maybe i just think too much...

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Rasarak In reply to JuniperExtasy [2015-03-10 21:45:48 +0000 UTC]

I'll let you figure out what it means over the course of the comic.
Should be more exciting that way. Yeah?

You're awesome for the watch, by the way.

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JuniperExtasy In reply to Rasarak [2015-03-15 13:50:44 +0000 UTC]

it just feels much more realistic when pokemon are not just monsters bred and trained to slaughter each other for the sake of human entertainment

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2-Tailed [2015-02-27 12:16:01 +0000 UTC]

Huh, who would've thought Azumarills can cook Cx
I love the Paraflinch poster ^^ I always liked little gems like these in stories/comics/video games etc. that have nothing to do with the story, but it makes the whole thing more... alive. You know what I'm saying?
Also, is Prof. Elm viewing Bulbapedia?

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Rasarak In reply to 2-Tailed [2015-02-27 19:29:34 +0000 UTC]

This one sure can! He makes killer pancakes!
(If you go out and hunt rabbit tho i stg...)


I feel you! I love it when people in visual storytelling put little things in their world. It brings out the characters' interests, the world they live in, and their hobbies, fancies, topics, etc. It makes everything feel so much more believable and sucks you in.Β 

Yeah. I'd figure it'd exist and be something along the lines of Wikipedia. Why not? xP
(Which says something about Prof. Elm. lol)

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2-Tailed In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-27 19:59:23 +0000 UTC]

Maybe he's one of the editors? :3

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Rasarak In reply to 2-Tailed [2015-02-27 20:05:06 +0000 UTC]

I like that interpretation.

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Lunara-NightJewel [2015-02-25 01:45:16 +0000 UTC]

Paraflinch tho xD

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Rasarak In reply to Lunara-NightJewel [2015-02-25 15:48:29 +0000 UTC]

#1 band in Johto!
They just dropped the sickest album 2k14.

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Lunara-NightJewel In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-26 11:54:11 +0000 UTC]

There should've been a Togekiss in the poster somewhere xD

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OddPenguin [2015-02-24 23:19:55 +0000 UTC]

not gonna lie, really love how you let all the art do the talking here and mixed up the perspectives, and also enjoy how down to earth you have the set up and situations here. interesting page that got me interested in checking out the rest of this so far

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Rasarak In reply to OddPenguin [2015-02-24 23:23:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank ya much! I'm super stoked you're liking it! ^^

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OddPenguin In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-24 23:38:10 +0000 UTC]

you're most welcome

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fleatingday [2015-02-24 18:37:51 +0000 UTC]

i luv all the perspective workΒ  you did here

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Rasarak In reply to fleatingday [2015-02-24 19:00:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^^
Figured that it would make things more interesting for a comic with no dialogue.

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TheNuzlockeDuo [2015-02-24 16:23:03 +0000 UTC]

The little details are fantastic. I can tell you put a lot into this smaller page, and I think this format will work well for you! Very excited to see this continue.

PS: What is on Jason's pant leg? Is this a detail I missed? If so, sorry!

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Rasarak In reply to TheNuzlockeDuo [2015-02-24 19:00:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! ^^

Again, you're the first to point out something interesting. And no, you didn't miss it. It's a nifty little device that you'll learn more of later.

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TheNuzlockeDuo In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-25 05:01:15 +0000 UTC]

Yay for being observant haha XD Looks to me like one of those dog shock collars XD Maybe to keep him from breaking Nuzlocke rules? Idk. Just the way he wears it on his leg makes it look more like a hindrance than something that'll be helpful to him lol.

If that's the case, then I continue my assumption of Elm being a dick for putting a shock collar on his own kid Hahaha. Excited for more, friend

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olixor [2015-02-24 15:48:30 +0000 UTC]

Ready for adventure -I mean- pancakes!

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Rasarak In reply to olixor [2015-02-24 18:52:06 +0000 UTC]

Why not both? 8D

Pancakes are the best breakfast before an adventure!

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olixor In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-24 18:57:19 +0000 UTC]

Yes but one of those takes priority!

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Rasarak In reply to olixor [2015-02-24 19:01:24 +0000 UTC]

True. Very true.

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Wyvern-1 [2015-02-24 12:26:21 +0000 UTC]

Something tells me I'd love Paraflinch. Probably not as much as Kakuna Coil or Def Lieppard, but still. (Those two are my intellectual property for all intents and purposes, but feel free to reference them anyway.)

And it looks like Elm's the one oversleeping this time. XD I love little details like that.

I like the new looks. Not just the outfit, but the new shading/coloring style. I say keep it up.

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Rasarak In reply to Wyvern-1 [2015-02-24 18:59:10 +0000 UTC]

They usually open for bands like Carbink-182, Jiggly Ate World, and Panic! At the Duskull, but I hear that lately their sound is a little more in line with Metangica and Sligknot.

Thank ya! I'm a fan too after going back through my pages. I think it makes everything just look nicer overall.

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Wyvern-1 In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-25 19:03:35 +0000 UTC]

I hear similar things about Mienfoo Fighters and Arctic Mankeys. Harivana was pretty good, but they haven't been the same since Kurt Koffing Selfdestructed. I hear good things about Lady Quilava, too. XD This is kinda fun!

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JuniperExtasy In reply to Wyvern-1 [2015-03-09 18:44:38 +0000 UTC]

Ever heard of Volbeat? (actual band name)

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SchrodingersMind In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-24 20:29:15 +0000 UTC]

Man, the bands I normally listen to just don't have good names for this kinda thing.

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Staurolith [2015-02-24 12:20:54 +0000 UTC]

the band's name is paraflinch are you kiDDING ME THAT IS GOLD
but even better,
look at all these dynamic angles, good golly they're rad

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Rasarak In reply to Staurolith [2015-02-24 18:51:29 +0000 UTC]

I swear. When one of my friends used that Togekiss moveset and told me the name I was like-
"Best punk name ever..."

<3

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Walory [2015-02-24 12:06:56 +0000 UTC]

Let's go!!!

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Rasarak In reply to Walory [2015-02-24 18:50:36 +0000 UTC]

Β 

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Flytie [2015-02-24 10:48:14 +0000 UTC]

Love all the details in here! That Paraflinch poster xD

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Rasarak In reply to Flytie [2015-02-24 18:49:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank ya!

By far one of the most fun things to work on. lol

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cyclone8462 [2015-02-24 08:39:22 +0000 UTC]

Paraflinch!!

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Rasarak In reply to cyclone8462 [2015-02-24 18:49:27 +0000 UTC]

Best band in all of the Johto-Kanto area!

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cyclone8462 In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-24 22:22:34 +0000 UTC]

Critical Hit comes at a close second, though.

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KY5 [2015-02-24 08:07:53 +0000 UTC]

It's the small details that really make this comic

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Rasarak In reply to KY5 [2015-02-24 18:48:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank ya! ^^
I figured a page with no dialogue would need to be at least 9000 words worth more visually interesting. lol.

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Gecko-Comics [2015-02-24 07:25:45 +0000 UTC]

When I start a band, I'm naming it Paraflinch

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Rasarak In reply to Gecko-Comics [2015-02-24 18:48:06 +0000 UTC]

I will go to every show you ever play and buy all physical copies of albums.

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Gecko-Comics In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-24 23:02:41 +0000 UTC]

Good. I will sign your face.

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Honeywithfangs [2015-02-24 07:24:33 +0000 UTC]

You made a band!!!!

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Rasarak In reply to Honeywithfangs [2015-02-24 18:47:28 +0000 UTC]

"Paraflinch, bringing you legendary punk only a master ball can catch!"

...Mayhaps I shouldn't be in marketing.

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Honeywithfangs In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-24 19:09:40 +0000 UTC]

Maybe not

On the plus side you make a good poster

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Rasarak In reply to Honeywithfangs [2015-02-24 19:11:33 +0000 UTC]

I guess that's why I'm an artist and not in buisiness school.
WHELP.

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Honeywithfangs In reply to Rasarak [2015-02-24 19:22:15 +0000 UTC]

Now have this image of you in an alternative universe as an accountant thinking "No why didn't I become an artist?"

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purpledevimon [2015-02-24 07:21:27 +0000 UTC]

I think I can find something to like about each panel on this page. I especially love the one with her looking at Butterfrees.

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Rasarak In reply to purpledevimon [2015-02-24 18:46:32 +0000 UTC]

That's actually probably my favorite panel too. If for no other reason that I just like cute Butterfrees. xP

Thank ya much!!!

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ChuzzyRaptor [2015-02-24 07:03:19 +0000 UTC]

Glad to see more of these

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