In my mind, it sounds like Carmina Burana...
But then again, my mental soundtrack is always either that, or Ride of the Valkyries, so I have limited choices
The third panel's focal point is that salamander on the rock, so I didn't see the party until my third time reading the comic. The shades in the thir panel correctly balence the rest of the comic, but it would be an easier to read panel if the party was traveling from right to left like they were in the previous panel, and if the shadeing made the party much more eycatching.
Hmm... you're right. Having the party go from right to left might actually flow better. However, my initial instinct said go from left to right and I always go with my initial instinct because I'm lazy. ;)
I will have to disagree with Me... I think the composition is remarkable and the execution of the story well done. The lizard in the foreground delivers the message that this is a very long and boring hike! So much so that even the omnipresent observer (us) became distracted with the lizard until the big (and ugly) surprise appearance... Lets hope the ogre isn't as good at execution as you are. ^_^
I think your instinct was right. If they were moving from right to left in that panel, they'd feel as though they were running into the first panel. Besides which, since we read left to right in English, that's the natural direction for progression in illustration. Anyway I like that the figures in that panel are subtle--although I didn't have any trouble spotting their strong silhouette's against the skyline.
Lord of the Rings is CORRECT! Agent0Gecko claims the prize. That bit is from the piece called "The Ring goes South". The sheet music of it is composed of complex chords and such so I just clumsily worked out a simple version on my electronic keyboard. Thanks for playing, everyone!
Okay, so I lied. There's no fabulous prize.
No, wait. Yes there is! Pick a monster, any monster, and it'll make an appearance in the strip. :)
Ah, the Grell! I remember that guy from the old 1st edition AD&D 'Fiend Folio'. Number of attacks: 11. Sheesh.
When I was DM'ing back in the day, my players would get nervous whenever I picked up the Fiend Folio. On average, the monsters in that book were just tougher and nastier than monsters in either Monster Manual 1 or 2.
wow, DuLapel~ thanks for bringing the *stwinger* to my attention! that is one of the most ludicrous creatures i've ever heard of...does damage by swinging on beards or long hair?? i...i just have no idea what to think about that!
Would have thought Clarence would have been whistling either "Waltzing Matilda" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl-YI44XYjI) or "Man From Down Under" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfR9iY5y94s)
Great page!
But yes, great page... MURDER!
Awesome looking page, too! I like your inks.
The header art is excellent.
But then again, my mental soundtrack is always either that, or Ride of the Valkyries, so I have limited choices
Okay, so I lied. There's no fabulous prize.
No, wait. Yes there is! Pick a monster, any monster, and it'll make an appearance in the strip. :)
1. Stwinger—nauseatingly cute tiny humanoid creatures with verstigial wings. Good for fanservice, obnoxious awkward behavior, and possibly roasting.
2. Grell—floating tentacled monster... do I need to say more!
Pardon my presumptuousness... I'm eager to see what you choose and how Songgu Kwon integrates them into his adventure!
When I was DM'ing back in the day, my players would get nervous whenever I picked up the Fiend Folio. On average, the monsters in that book were just tougher and nastier than monsters in either Monster Manual 1 or 2.
Please consider the following Ist Ed AD&D classics:
Carrion Crawler, Rust Monster... and my favourite of them all...
ROT GRUBS!