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TeamHeartGold — Reign Chapter 1.5

Published: 2014-02-26 18:05:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 4839; Favourites: 61; Downloads: 7
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I am now in a relationship with the blur tool. It may be abusive, but damn does it look cool.


Sloppy jokes about my inability to correctly use the blur tool aside, I'm actually pleased with how this update looks (gasp!). The rhythm could still use some work, but I'm slowly getting better at natural dialogue flow and panel placement. Slowly. Slowly, but surely. What I'm most pleased about is that the men only look like derps for about 1/3 of the panels they're in--I'M LEARNING TO DRAW THE DREADED HIPS! PRAISE ARCUES! 


Change Explanation and stuff:


Well... the other one sucked. This one sucks less.


I'm not super satisfied with how this came out, but it gets the main points I wanted across and actually builds Touko's character rather than just has her use a distraction/shock technique (although she's still pretty good at that). In this version, you can see that she's willing to throw herself on the knife for Tidus, knowing that she messed up, but that Touko can at least try to save her friend. Motivation is always a great thing to include, and something I didn't really highlight the first time around. Almost everything Touko does is to protect her relationship with Tidus, who without her, would not survive long in the wild. 


In return, Tidus does everything she can to keep Touko safe. Including, but not limited to, turning herself into a firehose and throwing herself at surprised ninja. So while this chapter isn't different from the original event-wise, it has a very different delivery and tone. 


All in all, I'm pretty okay with it. XD 



Nuzlocke Rules:
1) If a Pokemon faints, it's dead. Release or permanently box it.
2) Every Pokemon must be named.
3) Only the first Pokemon on each Route may be caught.
3a) No duplicates, including evolutionary forms
3b) Event based Pokemon, such as in-game gifts or legendaries, are exempt from this rule.
4) Only Moo-Moo milks can be bought. Everything else (including Pokeballs) must be found.

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Comments: 40

Carameja [2018-03-12 22:45:24 +0000 UTC]

LMAO N.. REALLY!? You have THREE.. NINJA'S.. NIIINJAAAS. what'd you mean DONT RUN!? x'D

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xXFreaky-SunXx [2014-05-21 17:32:44 +0000 UTC]

I really, really love your Nuzlocke and your drawing style. I'm looking forward to more.

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Jenniej92 [2014-03-05 17:03:07 +0000 UTC]

the expressions are amazing!

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Mewitti [2014-03-01 10:55:44 +0000 UTC]

Really really really enjoying the way this new page flows. It shows so well how deeply Touko cares about Tidus (and vice versa), and I don't think I truly picked up on how much Tidus really relies on her in the last version. It's easy to think Pokemon are all invincible on their own. 


Though now I can't stop imagining Tidus rocketing uncontrollably all over the clearing like a dropped fire hose. THBBBBBBT

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Vanaglorious [2014-02-27 15:55:35 +0000 UTC]

I was going to say something smart and clever... But those awesome backgrounds distracted me.
Keep up this quality Tay, it does look awesome and I swear Tidus is the most badass Oshawott in existence =w=

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HopelessAce [2014-02-27 00:54:24 +0000 UTC]

I needed a moment to appreciate these backgrounds before reading the actual page. They look fantastic. The shading looks nice too. Although your linework looks so nice that even the nonshaded panels look great.

Oh dear I feel like Tidus might have made things a bit more complicated actually. I'm not entirely sure what N was trying to do though.

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TeamHeartGold In reply to HopelessAce [2014-02-27 01:04:51 +0000 UTC]

He literally is just trying to talk to her about Tidus. XD


Poor N. Tries to talk with a girl and an Oshawott, gets pushed around and accidentally sets three ninjas on them. 


Thank you, I'm glad that everything looks nice. This is one of the pages that I actively tried to make things look nice on, while still adhering to the "less detail" rule I have for the reruns. 


Thanks again!

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Miscomunication [2014-02-26 22:48:01 +0000 UTC]

Blur tool hells yeah 8D

I also really like how you got to show the relationship Tidus and Touko have; it helps c:

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TeamHeartGold In reply to Miscomunication [2014-02-26 23:14:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'll be focusing more on their relationship as the comic progresses, so I'm glad it's more obvious now. XD

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Horodragon [2014-02-26 22:40:04 +0000 UTC]

Hnnnggg your coloring and shading is just amazing.
The blur tool was used pretty well as far as I can tell. I think the only place it looks weird is on Tidus in Panel... 14? 14. I can't tell if it was meant to show motion blur or if he's just supposed to be out of focus.

But what am I sayin', this whole page is just lovely~!

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TeamHeartGold In reply to Horodragon [2014-02-26 23:13:55 +0000 UTC]

Yes. Panel 14 is indeed evidence of the abuse I put the poor blur tool through. Tidus was blurred to show that she was moving very quickly... but I might have overdone it. A lot. Whoops!


Thank you very much!

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Miss-Arcadia [2014-02-26 22:21:55 +0000 UTC]

This is really good so far! This section of plot flows a lot nicer this time, and the forest background is beautiful!

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IamaCutie [2014-02-26 21:45:13 +0000 UTC]

RUN TOUKO. RUN FAST RUN FAR

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TeamHeartGold In reply to IamaCutie [2014-02-26 23:12:10 +0000 UTC]

Touko: KAY. 

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PhantomBomber [2014-02-26 21:32:23 +0000 UTC]

Come on Ninjas, a little water never hurt anyone.

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DPhyreROX [2014-02-26 20:24:24 +0000 UTC]

I think I'm seeing what you're talking about here ... We can see what Touko is thinking and feeling, instead of having to guess at her motives.  The dialogue and action also seems to flow more smoothly than in the previous attempt.

Great job with this!   

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TeamHeartGold In reply to DPhyreROX [2014-02-26 20:52:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad I was more successful than I was last time, at the very least. I'm always looking to improve.

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A-Zetka [2014-02-26 20:19:00 +0000 UTC]

Tidus saves the day, yaaaay!

And really, Shadow Triad? You go astonished by a little (but still hella-strong xD) oshawott? Shame on you~~

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TeamHeartGold In reply to A-Zetka [2014-02-26 20:51:25 +0000 UTC]

This has nothing to do with your comment, but I just realized where your turtle icon is from. XD


Should I brace for eminent explosions? 

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A-Zetka In reply to TeamHeartGold [2014-02-26 21:41:11 +0000 UTC]

Nooo, not really xD

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Quilltaz [2014-02-26 19:58:36 +0000 UTC]

Yay, Tidus saves the day with the power of spraying water, the one sure way to get rid of those pesky ninjas! Also the way you draw trees and general nature is absolutely stunning , makes me feel evven worse about my bad arting ability than I already do. Darn your awesomeness Tay, darn iiiiiit!

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TeamHeartGold In reply to Quilltaz [2014-02-26 20:12:55 +0000 UTC]

Ninja are like witches, they melt~


And don't use my artistic ability to make yourself feel bad. Mostly because my artistic ability is just random lines and luck based on this tutorial: fav.me/d4ud60c


So stop complaining and learn, Quillt, LEARN! -shoves pencils and tablets at you-


(Also, thanks. XD )

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Quilltaz In reply to TeamHeartGold [2014-02-26 20:27:09 +0000 UTC]

But I have never even used a tablet, I know nothing of this artistic witchcraft Tay! D:

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TeamHeartGold In reply to Quilltaz [2014-02-26 20:50:33 +0000 UTC]

Then we shall learn together! -tapes hand to graphic pen-


TO ART!

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Quilltaz In reply to TeamHeartGold [2014-02-26 21:54:14 +0000 UTC]

Good thing you live under my bed then, it would be hard to learn drawing from someone whom lives in another part of the world with a huge ocean between them.

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Velink [2014-02-26 19:11:56 +0000 UTC]

this happened one year ago, why would I expect them to have more civil conversation now?
lolz, the left Shadow Triad in Tidus Attack panel looks as if he is raving

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Iiyume [2014-02-26 18:42:18 +0000 UTC]

Don't mind me, I'm just distracted by those fabulous backgrounds. *-*
If you don't mind me asking, what brushes do you use for those leaves?

Oh Touko, just calm down for a sec, N just wants to taaalk D: 👍: 0 ⏩: 1

TeamHeartGold In reply to Iiyume [2014-02-26 18:46:13 +0000 UTC]

I use the "lazy brush" set that made a deviation about a while back. You'll be able to find them if you look through her channel, and the pack also includes really useful brushes like clouds and water. 


And Touko will never be calm! Screw conversation and rationality, let's go find some plot! -dashes into dense forest in the middle of nowhere-

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ScarletKnightmare [2014-02-26 18:27:39 +0000 UTC]

TEACH ME HOW TO DRAW TREES asdfghjk

lovely update btw

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TeamHeartGold In reply to ScarletKnightmare [2014-02-26 19:00:01 +0000 UTC]

Sure, just check out this link--it's how I draw all of my backgrounds: fav.me/d4ud60c


Thanks!

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ScarletKnightmare In reply to TeamHeartGold [2014-02-26 19:37:49 +0000 UTC]

OMG thanks

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purpledevimon [2014-02-26 18:16:37 +0000 UTC]

Wow your art is so amazing. Your nuzlocke is so intense it's hard to wait for the next update

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TeamHeartGold In reply to purpledevimon [2014-02-26 18:21:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I'll try not to take over a month for the next one.

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NebulaWords [2014-02-26 18:15:45 +0000 UTC]

*Gasp*


TIDUS BROKE THE 4TH WALL :iconlegasplz:


Run away

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TeamHeartGold In reply to NebulaWords [2014-02-26 18:22:47 +0000 UTC]

Tidus: "Go casually from one panel to the next? Ain't nobody got time for that." -breaks through all the walls-

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NebulaWords In reply to TeamHeartGold [2014-02-26 18:27:15 +0000 UTC]

"Gotta save my friend. So a Wall Breaker must do what to do."


XD

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Duskaros [2014-02-26 18:10:58 +0000 UTC]

Those are not he real shadow triad.  The real ones would have been drenched at just not care.

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TeamHeartGold In reply to Duskaros [2014-02-26 18:23:57 +0000 UTC]

Sadly, being a ninja does not make you immune to a watergun with the force of a firehose to the face. It does, however, make you capable of dodging such a blast with only a split second's notice.

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Duskaros In reply to TeamHeartGold [2014-02-26 19:40:20 +0000 UTC]

True but they still wouldn't have fallen over without taking her with them

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TeamHeartGold In reply to Duskaros [2014-02-26 20:04:09 +0000 UTC]

Ninja are not immune to the laws of gravity and physics, I'm afraid. Their direction was to the right, backwards, and downwards, while Tidus' momentum with her watergun would put her to the left, forwards, and upwards. After the attack was over, they could get to their feet and pursue, but right now they are sticking close to N to guard him.

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