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From: guest (Guest)
, 138 months, post #121 |
I'd like to see one where the "victim" is the one who gets left in
the female form afterward. Stodgy middle-aged manager ends up as
co-ed, etc.
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From: CopyKen
, 138 months, post #122 |
It's possible Guest. It is still going on,
Page 7
http://chronicstuss.deviantart.com/#/d5nhh67
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From: guest (Not Guest)
, 138 months, post #123 |
http://chronicstuss.deviantart.com/#/d5njata
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From: guest (fanjustthe)
, 138 months, post #124 |
cant wait for the conclusion?
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From: guest (Mondays Suck)
, 138 months, post #125 |
http://chronicstuss.deviantart.com/#/d5nphai
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From: CopyKen
, 138 months, post #126 |
I really like these Comics but, just wish we could we could
actually see some transformations happen (MtF) instead of always
seeing the "Bad Guy" doing a FtM transformation and then the comic
being done. I"m just saying lol
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From: shadow4755
, 138 months, post #127 |
predictable but still well drawn
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From: Alias
, 138 months, post #128 |
There's some great artwork in these, but yeah, the plots are very
predictable and disappointing.
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From: guest (chronicstuss)
, 138 months, post #129 |
I agree with the last three posters. My stories have gotten stale
and too familiar. But I still enjoy working with great artists
which is why I commission the short stories and I hope that the
stories encourage people to create their own. But if people are
bored of them, then it's probably a good time for me to take a
break. So I will post the final page to The Prisoner tomorrow
morning and the comic will be taken down by the end of the weekend
like the others. But it has been a blast writing and sharing the
stories and getting feedback, good and not so good; it helps me see
what worked and what didn't work. I am excited to see what great
stories people come up with in the future. Thanks for reading my
stories.
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From: CopyKen
, 138 months, post #130 |
@chronicstuss
I wouldn't say you have to agree with mine... completely that is.
They can be mixed up and you told me that you had something planned
regarding that. Transformation wise I mean. I just think it would
be cool to see the Shifter actually changing into the female or
multiple ones to keep us guessing. You did that (showing
transformations) with Get Bennington and The Device. I haven't got
bored though. I love to see the Art because you usually get really
good Artists. My favorites have been the Artists for No.8, The Job,
and The Spy. I feel like you can keep going and should. I am
thankful for what you have shared. The Tattoo idea is great too.
Shows that you know that with a very powerful ability like
shapeshifting, there has to be a catch. Like I said it has been
great and Thanks Again for being Generous!
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From: Tal
, 138 months, post #131 |
Hey Chronicstuss, I didn't realize you happened onto these boards!
I just wanted to thank you for all your amazing and generous
commissions, and say that I'm a big fan.
In regards to the prior posts - please know that it is always
impossible to make everyone happy - especially when producing short
stories where you only have so much time develop the story you want
to tell. You payed for and went through the effort of writing each
one, which I for one really thought were excellent - as there
really isn't many shape shifting themed comics, let alone ones that
are high quality and free for us to read like you produced/shared.
So please don't be discouraged by any of the possible unhappy
readers and know that there are many of us that would love to see
with whatever you come up with next!
Since I can possibly see that many other people might start
suggesting themes for stories that you may(here's hoping)/or may
not produce in the future - I'd personally like to see in a comic
your idea of what a shifter would do in his/her day to day life (To
escape?To amuse himself?) - rather than necessarily being on some
personal mission of some sort(Not that I wouldn't want to see more
of that). But that's just me, so please do whatever you'd like to
next and don't feel pressured by others!
Of course, you're the one who was kind enough to share your
commissions, so whether you decide to make any more stories or not
- I, and I'm sure others - greatly appreciate what you've done!
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From: Alias
, 138 months, post #132 |
Don't get me wrong, I definitely like a lot of what chronicstuss
has made, it's just that I keep hoping to see a plot twist in
these.
I'm certainly not saying to quit, just keep it new and interesting.
Look for ways to come at the story from a different angle. Make the
motivation for the shapeshifter something other than malice or
revenge. Something we can sympathize with would be nice. The kid in
high school wanting to feel popular. A shapeshifter hunted by an
organization that he's hiding from, rather than actively
revenge-killing them. The spy who uses his abilities to save the
world from gobal threats.
I'd love to see something done with a more physical disguise, like
masks and prostheses, which could still include the tattoo angle
you like to incorporate in your stories.
But all these are just suggestions. I don't want it said that I'm
complaining without offering some constructive suggestions.
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From: guest
, 138 months, post #133 |
Chronic, you can't please everyone so don't even try. The stories
you've had commissioned are awesome. Only thing I'd ask is if you
could make the older ones available for download somewhere since
some of us didn't get to read them.
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From: guest
, 138 months, post #134 |
If I were having an artist recreate a story, I'd have something
like this done
http://www.writing.com/main/interact/item_id/1510047-The-Book-of-Masks/map/11.
That is probably my favorite story on the internet right now.
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From: guest (chronicstuss)
, 138 months, post #135 |
Yes, I've been a fan of Paul's since the Ovid days. People have
been contributing stuff for a long time (yahoo groups, YouTube
sites, YouTube videos) that I felt like I should contribute
something.
As for the stories, no worries here. I think all feedback is
constructive and I accept that my modus operandi had become very
predictable. I think it has been pretty easy to guess who the
shapeshifter is: it's usually the hot chick. Plus, its not as if my
stories are entirely original. Some are based on television shows,
comics or movies. Have you every wished a show or comic would have
gone in a different direction? I have and sometimes I just rewrite
the story the way I wanted to see it. But yes, I've been leaning
very heavily on working with some great artists who produce some
beautiful art which has help make up for the thinness of some of my
stories.
Tal is correct in identifying that it is very hard to write too
much detail in 10 pages. But 10 pages has been my niche. It's long
enough to do a few plot twists but short enough that an artist will
be willing to work ont he project. A 10 page work takes about 2 1/2
to 3 1/2 months to complete (most artists can do about 1 to 2 pages
a week). I find that 10 has been a good number of pages for an
artist and I can usually find enough time to bang out a 10 page
comic.
As for historical comics, I am still working on a good way to
display old works. Unfortunately I found that somebody had taken an
old work and put it on a pay site. I was disappointed to learn
about that and that is why I delete older works. There are some bad
actors out there in the interweb and I'm trying to find a good,
safe way to display old works.
I appreciate the feedback and perhaps I can incorporate some ideas.
But stay tuned. I think there will be some new stuff in early or
mid 2013.
PS - The last page of the Prisoner is up.
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From: guest (Easydog)
, 138 months, post #136 |
I, for one, have really enjoyed your comics and I'm a little sad
that I won't be able to track them down for a while. I wondered why
you disappeared them so frequently and I'm disappointed (but not
surprised, the inernet has ceased surprising me) to learn your
reason. I would like to read some of your older works, so I'd ask
that if you do find somewhere to put them that you'd let us know? I
loved 'The Prisoner' and frankly if you're taking the time to
improve your work than great. After all, it's us who reaps the
benefit.
Also, most of the comics professionals who I've heard talk about
writing good comics have all sung the praises of learning to tell
your story in as compressed a way as possible, so I'm sure it's
helped. The quality of your work speaks for itself and I look
forward to seeing what else you might come up with.
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From: CopyKen
, 138 months, post #137 |
@Tal
I agree with you :D
There isn't much shapeshifter type comics, let alone free ones.
I did thank him numerous times for the comics as well :)
I love your idea too. I'm sure a male shapeshifter would love to
amuse himself with many female forms if he could be anyone. That is
actually a great idea.
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From: guest (fanjustthe)
, 138 months, post #138 |
man i cant for your future stuss chronicstuss big fan!!!!!!!!!!!!1
by the way where can i read some of your old stuff?
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From: guest (EvilEd)
, 138 months, post #139 |
Chronicstuss, I'm also a fan of your work and love all of your
work. I'm agree with Alias, any surprise change of style like
mask/bodysuit disguise would be great. Maybe more creepy combine
bodysuit with shapeshifter like skinwalker in Haven, Supernatural
series?
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From: guest (Syberia)
, 138 months, post #140 |
I appreciate you putting your stories out there chronicstuss, but
if I could offer some criticism, it just seems to me like many of
your stories don't have any conflict in them. Everything just goes
the shapeshifter's way, without even a hiccup. The whole tattoo
thing seems like a way to introduce a limitation to the
shapeshifter's power, but nobody ever notices it, or puts any
serious thought into why someone they've known for a while suddenly
has a very hard-to-miss and uncharacteristic tattoo on their back.
I'm not trying to discourage you or anything, and I know you can't
exactly fit a complex plot in 10 pages, but a lot of your stories
seem predictable because the events are always the same even if the
premise is different. Try throwing a wrench into the story and
seeing what happens!
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