This week's Happy Friday!Follow

This week's Happy Friday! was illustrated by Beastmen Lord. Check it out here:

http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/story.html?story=18514

Someone who was already a billionaire? :)

Edited, Jun 19th 2009 8:02am by Zerila

Story suggestions are always welcome, Alobont. ;)

Those are fine ideas to start with, usually the ones we come up with start with small ideas like that. Just be sure to PM me or email us about them instead!

I agree that the artwork was good but the story really wasn't really that amusing.

You are very much welcome to submit an idea, gaira.

I agree that the artwork was great!

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Edit: Oh, and I liked the joke too. :D

Edited, Jun 20th 2009 1:39am by BeastmenLord

I had an idea for a strip, where would I submit that? I'm no artist, but I'm a writer :P

Well, I'm still not the best, but I try my best, and I practice as often as I can. My proficiency (or lack thereof) aside, this 'wannabe' reminiscence is a stylistic choice I've made. I'm not sure that should reflect on my skill rather than how I feel like drawing.



Again, a stylistic decision. Have you read the FFXI VG Cats? They're all cats, even the humes. Why do I have to exactly mimic the exact way elvaan's look in the game?



I'll admit I didn't add his bag, but who said anything about it being a nomad moogle? It was just a moogle. It could have looked like this and still been a moogle.



I ask this question constantly. I post my art on Penny Arcade forums, and if you want to get torn apart, that's the place to do it. Most of your grievances weren't with the proficiency of the artist to create an appealing piece, which I always admit I need more practice, but instead to pick apart the aspects of the piece that weren't exactly identical to what is seen in game.

I'll point some more out for you. The armor the elvaan is wearing is not even in the game. He's a bit shorter than regular elvaans. There's no speakers in Vana'diel like the ones in the first panel. There's no NPCs standing on the dock.

Your input is appreciated.

First off, I'd like to state that I was not saying that your art was horrendous. I was just attempting to convey some constructive criticism. The things that I pointed out where only to try to help you improve not just your artwork, but also the delivery. A good idea is to look at the daily comic strips in the newspapers. See how they deliver their story in the 3 panel storyboard, what they do and how it is done. Trying to convey a story in only 3 panels can be daunting to even the most experienced of artists. The fact that you are aware of, and willing to admit that your are not the best (yet) and work on your art as often as you can shows that you have the passion to be a good artist. I've often told people that they should always carry around a sketchbook and practice as often as possible.
As for style choice, you are right, it doesn't, and shouldn't, reflect on your skill as an artist. But you need to prepared for the criticism that may follow your choice. If you are shooting for the cartoony anime style then go for it. I would suggest surrounding your art table, or wherever it is you draw, with plenty of reference books. (if you haven't already that is) So you can always check on things like "what is that expression I'm looking for?" If after this you come back with some of the best work you've ever done for the strip...then as a former teacher of mine once said, "My job is done." Best of luck with the art and never stop drawing.

Lol, Pikko. My husband and I had no complaints with the writing or humor of the comic. He had just been trying to help Beastmen Lord with a little constructive criticism. My husband is a professional artist and was just trying to help Beastmen Lord improve in his art. And unlike some of my husbands friends (whose critique would be much harsher), he's really not trying to discourage anyone. But rather, encourage Beastmen Lord to keep at it. And perhaps also eventually become a professional himself.
I'm the writter of the couple (Not that he doesn't write, I only write) Not hearing from me is likely a good thing, as I am notorious for long posts & strong opinions. ^.^

Sincerely,
~Makai (Real World Wife of Jooky)

(Makai Lakshmi White Mage 75 & Jooky Monk 75)


P.S. Jooky won rank 5 on an alt. So one of his alternate chars has a pair of statues in the mog. Maybe next time we'll win something on a Main char... probably not though. ; ;