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Good News, Bad News...

Sun Nov 15, 2009, 9:50 PM
Everyone's probably noticed my lack updating the past few weeks, and there's a very good reason for it. (For me.)
I got accepted for an Illustration internship-creating pictures for a children's book over the next few months. It's a great opportunity and I'm excited to be on board for the project.
However, between school, work and internship, there's not much time for comics-so much so that I could only choose one to keep working on during the next few months.
I chose Furry Experience, since it incorporates everything I've learned from making comics so far and want to continue practicing. The comic will continue on its website: [link]

Sadly, Sin and Black Dawn need to be put on the back burner for now. I hope to have time to update the comics spuratically, but it's not something I can promise at this point.

Thanks to everyone for reading! See you all again in a few months!

~~~Awesome Comics~~~
:iconblack-dawn-chronicle::iconshiharai::iconjam2599::iconspookymeggie::iconblizzardcomics::iconscottygod::iconmythinterpreted::iconkochdegi::iconarenheim::iconmleiv:

~~~Awesome Comic Links~~~

Tomgeeks Webcomic Collective-->[link]

~~~Clubs~~~
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  • Watching: Hubby playing 'Dragon Age'

New Updating Schedule

Sun Aug 30, 2009, 8:10 PM
For those who don't know: Gem, the creator of :iconblack-dawn-chronicle:'s sister comic, :iconshiharai:, will be teaching English in Japan 'till December.
Since there will be no updates to keep up with in Shiharai, I'm changing which comics I update and how often.

Sin will be updated three pages a week.
Black Dawn will be updated one page a week.
Furry Experience will be updated spurraticly on DA. For more regular updates, check here-->[link]

Updates will still happen on either Saturday or Sunday.

Much thanks to everyone reading!


~~~Awesome Comics~~~
:iconblack-dawn-chronicle::iconshiharai::iconjam2599::iconspookymeggie::iconblizzardcomics::iconscottygod::iconmythinterpreted::iconkochdegi::iconarenheim::iconmleiv:

~~~Awesome Comic Links~~~

Tomgeeks Webcomic Collective-->[link]

~~~Clubs~~~
:iconcomicartistslounge::icontwotonearmy::iconcute-artists-unite::iconloligoth2::iconmarker-club::iconclub-lolita::iconcomixonline::iconkawaiidelicious-club::iconalice-club::iconwe-draw-comics::iconpwr2dagals::iconfurry-pride::iconclubanthro:

  • Watching: House Season 1

Holy Schnaps~

Mon Aug 24, 2009, 8:26 PM
10,000+ pageviews. Just barely noticed.
Thanks for stopping by, everyone! :heart:

~~~Awesome Comics~~~
:iconblack-dawn-chronicle::iconshiharai::iconjam2599::iconspookymeggie::iconblizzardcomics::iconscottygod::iconmythinterpreted::iconkochdegi::iconarenheim:

~~~Awesome Comic Links~~~

Tomgeeks Webcomic Collective-->[link]

~~~Clubs~~~
:iconcomicartistslounge::icontwotonearmy::iconcute-artists-unite::iconloligoth2::iconmarker-club::iconclub-lolita::iconcomixonline::iconkawaiidelicious-club::iconalice-club::iconwe-draw-comics::iconpwr2dagals::iconfurry-pride::iconclubanthro:

  • Watching: My husband play Pokemon Red. <3

Soapbox Time

Sat Aug 22, 2009, 6:27 AM
Anyone else hear about what's going on with replacing the current club system in DA?

Basically, they'll be three tiers of groups/clubs:

> Basic Group (unsubscribed)
> Super Group (subscribed)
> Pro Group (subscribed at a higher rate)

The groups system includes several needed upgrades including the ability for each member to chip in a small amount for the subscription rather than having a single person pay the full amount.

However, there are some restrictions that are currently in place for groups that do not exist for clubs. The number of group members (groupies) that can be added to any Basic Group is 100. That means that only 100 members can contribute art to a group. If you are not among the first 100 people to join the group, you cannot post art to the club. You can however still watch the group like you can any other account.

The full list (and most recently updated list) of restrictions can be found here: [link]

The groups they're currently testing this system are on: :iconhg::iconsydneysyders::icondevbug:

You can still express your opinions and disagreements about this system on :iconcommunityrelations: (And boy, people are!)

Myself? I appreciate the effort to create more official qualifications for a club/group besides tweaking a personal DA account-so many people start a club, then let it die a few weeks later. I understand subscriptions are how DA is able to offer free services for personal accounts.

But still I disagree with the 100 limit for unsubscribed groups. If only 100 people are allowed to participate, that means everyone who wants to join after that will have to start their own group that offers the same services. Very quickly there could be dozens of full groups and all do the exact same thing, and the people who are willing to pay for subscriptions are supporting all of them.

So why not have members all pitch a few dollars to cover the subscription for one Super or Pro group? No reason at all, if you're able to get 100 people willing to pay up in the original group. What if you create a Super or Pro group with a lot of members, but only a few pay their dues? Will there be a mechanism that allows you to ban the freeloaders? Given how easily drama unfolds on DA, I can see increased flaming and protesting for small things like that.

Besides, the main reason I join clubs is so I can increase the chances of more people visiting my account without paying for advertising. If I have the choice to pay to promote a group of 1000+ people's artwork or pay to promote just my own, I'll choose myself. I'm selfish that way.

...Too bad I'm broke.

~~~Awesome Comics~~~
:iconblack-dawn-chronicle::iconshiharai::iconjam2599::iconspookymeggie::iconblizzardcomics::iconscottygod::iconmythinterpreted::iconkochdegi::iconarenheim:

~~~Awesome Comic Links~~~

Tomgeeks Webcomic Collective-->[link]

~~~Clubs~~~
:iconcomicartistslounge::icontwotonearmy::iconcute-artists-unite::iconloligoth2::iconmarker-club::iconclub-lolita::iconcomixonline::iconkawaiidelicious-club::iconalice-club::iconwe-draw-comics::iconpwr2dagals::iconfurry-pride::iconclubanthro:

  • Watching: The drama unfold. Better than TV.

Just Wondering...

Wed Jul 1, 2009, 7:49 AM
My project this summer has been researching different venues of how to submit and publish comics. So far my best discovery is that there's no beaten path everyone uses, you have to make your own trail and hope it lead somewhere. (Also, every 'how-to' book is outdated as soon as it's in print.)

It gets me curious-has anyone else been making plans of how they're going to debut with their work?

~~~Awesome Comics~~~
:iconblack-dawn-chronicle::iconshiharai::iconjam2599::iconspookymeggie::iconblizzardcomics::iconscottygod::iconmythinterpreted::iconkochdegi::iconarenheim:

~~~Awesome Comic Links~~~

Tomgeeks Webcomic Collective-->[link]

~~~Clubs~~~
:iconcomicartistslounge::icontwotonearmy::iconcute-artists-unite::iconloligoth2::iconmarker-club::iconclub-lolita::iconcomixonline::iconkawaiidelicious-club::iconalice-club::iconwe-draw-comics::iconpwr2dagals::iconfurry-pride::iconclubanthro:

  • Watching: Lost seasons. It's emotionally draining.

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