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We Got Another Year 1 - Page 05

It's not that Rob is not picking up what you're putting down, Jane. He's just too overworked, the poor boy!

TIMELAPSE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn4HoFxeZKo

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We Got Another Year 1 - Page 04

Professor Moore seemed a bit more chill in the VN... Can owl teachers swivel their heads around to keep an eye on students? D:

TIMELAPSE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9-cS81d7Xk

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We Got Another Year 1 - Page 03

At least these guys have each other's back for another year. Also, Environmental Law? Sounds like a bore 👀

TIMELAPSE: https://youtu.be/hBeVoAceqeo

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We Got Another Year 1 - Page 02

Rob's friends aren't quite sure about following the same path as him. Lawyering and working a job while in college? Perish the thought!

TIMELAPSE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qMoajW6keU

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We Got Another Year 1 - Page 01

We're getting back on track now!

Writing for VNs allows much more flowery language and roundabout ways of talking and doing exposition, but for comics, you gotta get straight to the point!

I think this is a good first page thus far after almost a whole year without doing comics at all :D

TIMELAPSE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNreusqM6xM

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We Got Another Year Chapter One summary

When I plot out the storyline of a comic, I write down a basic description of scenes along with an estimated number of pages I think it'll take to get all that illustrated, you can see more of that process for the first chapter by following the link and get a big more insight into the story and my creative process.

Be wary of spoilers though!

Since I am adapting a novel into a comic, I've decided to alter some parts and events, so if you've played the VN version of it, you should ...

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We Got Another Year Chapter 1 - Cover

It has been a while since my comic hiatus has been going on, but I am finally ready to return with a retelling of "We Got Another Year", now in comic book format and an intention of finishing it all the way through.

"Roberto is great at juggling college, friends, and work, but when a chance at romance presents itself, it threatens to risk the balance he's worked very hard to achieve."

As always, I'll be posting a new page every week, until the current chapter is complete,...

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YCH Auction - Helping Wallie with his Willie

A new YCH showed up, and features none other than probably everyone's favorite mutt!

Characters in Blue could be you and the other guy is Wallace from popular Call Me Series!

The final product will be a fully inked, colored, and shaded artwork. 

RULES

- Starting bid is 100 USD / No autobuy
- Minimal bid increase is 10 USD
- Place bid in response to previous ones.
- There are separate Bids for each character. The winner(s)...

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Gundhr VN Project - Early Patreon Build

Hello there, everyone!

I have recently finished a first viable build of the VN game I've been making, which still has no name, other than it's code name "Gundhr VN Project"

Currently the game has only a prologue and the very beginning of the first chapter. I need to figure out more code to implement some map functions I want to do, but thus far, that is very tricky to do and will take me longer than I'd like.

So in the meanwhile, I ask that you all play through the opening h...

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New VN Project

Hello everyone, here's some news for you all!

First, is that despite all the nonsense and emotional stress that's been going on in my life, things are finally starting to improve, which is great! Still far from perfect, but better enough that I can get back to be working on things.

Secondly, while I'm not 100% ready to resume my projects, I've been working on commissions and stuff, but on the side I've been working on a new Visual Novel game project, and that is what I really want...

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General Updates

Hey everyone, how have you all been doing?

But like, seriously, how are you people? If you're able to, give me a minute of your time to tell me about your endeavors and general life situations, as much or as little as you feel like sharing, I'd appreciate that greatly.

I have dozens of Patrons, but only a handful of you every reply to posts I make, so I can't help but to wonder, "what are the rest of you all doing, and what are your thoughts concerning my creations?"


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Menagerie of Misfits 02 - Cover

And here's the cover for the second chapter of the story, featuring Garreus in the cover. Maybe not whom you expected to see, but it is who's gonna keep the story moving forward!

Now, hope you're ready for some more Fantasy Adventure stories!

Timelapse:https://youtu.be/ROtLv1EqT7g

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 20

And we finally get to see Garreus in action!

I think you could use a bandage, big guy! 👁👄👁

Timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rmJyYVRyFM

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 19

That's why you don't make Intelligence a dump stat, or Wisdom.

Oh no, Rag's coat! How will he look dramatic now?! D:

Timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSM8VbpKt94

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Little delay on new pages, and what's next

Unfortunately, stuff has come up and I was unable to finish the new pages in time. They're coming next week, so no need to worries. Just letting you all know. 

Thanks for understanding! 

Also, after these next two last pages, we'll be done with the first chapter of Menagerie of Misfits. It'll be time then to see where we keep going towards; if you guys want me to keep working on it or a different project.

Instead of doing a poll, I want to hear your individual answ...

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YCH Commission - Leashed Doggy

Now for something completelly new, a YCH commission. I want to give it a try and see how it goes.

Character in Dark Grey is me, character in blue could be you! Winner can choose if they want the Side view angle or the Front view angle.

The final product will be a fully inked, colored and shaded artwork. 

RULES

- Starting bid is 50 USD / No autobuy
- Minimal bid increase is 5 USD and multiples of 5 (5, 10, 15, 20, 30, etc.)
-...

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 18

Goodbye, Robbie. Looks like it's up to Bob to save the day.

Boy, these guys are droppping like flies, huh?

TIMELAPSE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rkcb4NU40M

Enjoy the last page of the year, everyone! Have a good one and let's pick up this series back in 2023! Stay awesome and remember to be nice, folks. <3

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A Summary of Menagerie of Misift's Story

While I do plan my stories ahead and plan all kinds of details, big and small, for them, I usually do so in my head. Hardly even I put these down on paper.

Because the planned 1st arc of Menarie of Misfits is a bit long, I thought of writing this brief summary of the story of the first arc, with 6 chapters (between 20 or 30 pages per chapter would make this whole arc around 150 pages, give or take) planned to begin with.

Be mindful that this is a HUGE SPOILER for the rest of the s...

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Motion Comic Test

I decided to go ahead and make a little test in trying to port the comic into video format, with audio and motion graphics components.

Nothing particularly fancy, just a few things to make the comic reading experience richer. 

Like I said, if you all enjoy it enough, I might do it for all of the comic in the future and try to get other people to do the voices, but overall, the idea is just to have fun x)

What are your thoughts? Let me know, everyone!
Otherwise, have ...

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 17

(This page was meant to be posted on the 23rd, but due to Holidays, you get to have it early, y'all. Enjoy!)

We got magic, arrows, hammers, druids and-- oh no. Oh no! We HAD a druid.

This is the first time I draw a character dying on screen, so there ya go. This is the comic vibe for y'all!

Timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm2psDxqAZo

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 16

Ah, so that's why they keep all these guys around. It's in case the caravan gets attacked by fiery skeletons... or some more mundane threats, yeah.

Time to fight Rags and new companion Elyon!

Timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xat2NPhQbjY

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 15

Why are there fiery skeletons buried near the main road? Well, I got some REALLY random rolls on the tables, you see 👀

Also, I have yet to give this Orc guy a name, any of y'all got cool suggestions? Let me hear them!

Timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYx2W6eFGMA

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Back to one page per Week (for now)

Hey everyone. I've got some news for y'all.

I was doing that great experiment of making two pages per week, which went on for a while longer than I thought it would (definitely made up for lost time in October), but as of two weeks ago, I injured my wrist, and while it's MUCH better, it still hasn't healed fully.

With that in mind, I'll be returning to my one page update per week for now, until my wrist/arm fully heals, and then I'll see about how we'll go about it afterwards.

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Delay for next couple pages

Hey folks, my wrist is still recovering, but I've managed to sketch the upcoming pages, mostly. Alas, they'll be delayed until next week again, but they'll be there for sure.

Thanks for your patience as always, and here, check out the sketches!


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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 14

Those night scenes need better lighting, the scouts can hardly see anything!

Curse? What kind of curse,. Elyion? 👀

Timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yre4ZsRYPb8

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 13

My wrist is still injured, but recovery is going well and I can hardly feel any pain today. Hence why we have last week's page to show!

Did... Did our protagonist just **lie**?

Timelapse: https://youtu.be/nw-BiYM9aLs

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Delayed Comic Updates

Hey everyone! Pages 13 and 14 are coming up, but a bit later than usual (probably on Monday or Tuesday), I had previously injured my wrist and I'm still recovering, which slowed me down significantly.

I am alright and I'll be fine, there is no need for concern about it getting worse. I've been taking the time to rest and let my wrist heal properly, but, like I said, the next couple of pages will take a while longer to come out.

On the bright side, the sketches are already done, as...

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 12

Isn't that satyr just a-MUZ-ing? Him and his pet chicken, of course.

Also, is that elf boy we see? 

Timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YysKRmamqKI

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 11

Who knew having friends in high places was so helpful?

But now you've got a lead, big cat!

Timelapse: https://youtu.be/GmxI49ToKYM

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Menagerie of Misfits 1 - Page 10

All things considered, you're still getting off pretty lightly, Rags. Take it!

Furthermore, this would be the last batch of pages I'd do in my "two per week" agreement, but I've sort of managed to find a balance of time and scheduling that has been allowing me to do it far more easily than I thought I'd be able to.

Which is to say; instead of returning to my 'one page per week' model, I'll try to keep this model going for as long as I can, and instead change my 500$ Patreon goal t...

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