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Old 02-18-2009, 08:52 PM
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Critique Central; or "How To Make a GOOD Sprite Comic" V2

First of all, read this:

THE "HOW TO MAKE A GOOD SPITE COMIC" GUIDE
BY FLYING DUTCHMAN


Pretty old, but still a great resource.

I'm going to resurrect the Critique system used in that thread again. Have a comic you want looked over and evaluated in a critical but constructive and supportive detailed review? Just post a link to the comic in here, and I'll give you one. I'll use the same method used in the old thread to grade comics. Here are what Sprite Comics will be graded on, for those too lazy to scroll:

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Sprites:
The most important part. This should be looked at with a good eye, you need to spot and trace every pixel, possibly having a sheet of the character for reference. Enlarging also counts in this.

Backgrounds:
Fairly obvious. Do they fit the sprites? Do they fit the setting? Are they enlarged properly? Again, a good eye is neccesary.

Text and Boxes:
This is more 'The eye wants something' then anything else, it's about how good the text and textboxes look with the comic. Are they crappy, or do they fit in well? Color-coding? Shadows? Transparency? You name it.

Spelling and Grammar:
Exactly what it is. It's time for Mr. Spellcheck.

Panels:
Are the panels executed well? Are they a good size? Are they seperated too far? Is the layout readable? There you go.

Story/Humor:
The most complicated part - humor is a very wide idea. Look at how the jokes are build up. Don't just go with if it made you laugh or not - this changes for everyone. Story is.. Well. Story. Is it cliché? Well elaborated? Original? Tons of questions you can ask yourself.

Characters:
A whole new section - characters are the most important part of the story. Search for originality and non-cliché characters. And, of course, are the characters well worked out, and how do they interact with each other? Not the easiest section, so try hard.
I will assign each comic I review a letter grade (unless you don't want one), and I will list those reviewed comics in here ranked by that grade. If you wish me to re-evaluate a comic after you've posted a few more episodes to it, I can do that.

So ask away! You may also use this thread for comments on the Guide, or to discuss how to make good sprite comics.

Reviewed Comics:


"Title Pending" by Mukora ~ Grade: B-

"Legend of the 4 M's" by Dustfinger ~ Grade: B-
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Old 02-19-2009, 04:13 PM
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Re: Critique Central; or "How To Make a GOOD Sprite Comic" V2

I'd like Title Pending to be the first review on the list please
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Old 04-08-2009, 11:43 PM
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Re: Critique Central; or "How To Make a GOOD Sprite Comic" V2

And so it is.

Anyone else want a review? I promise it won't take as long as the last one. :>
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Old 04-11-2009, 12:39 PM
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Re: Critique Central; or "How To Make a GOOD Sprite Comic" V2

Dust and his four Ms would like to be number two on the list then, please. :3

/e: I don't think you'll need one, but links are a nice thing and I feel the sudden urge to post one. : D
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Old 04-14-2009, 01:41 AM
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Re: Critique Central; or "How To Make a GOOD Sprite Comic" V2

I hope I can be third but with my lazyness I don't think so.
but hey dusty don't worry your comics great.
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Old 05-07-2009, 06:54 PM
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Re: Critique Central; or "How To Make a GOOD Sprite Comic" V2

I respectfully request a place for Link to the Laughs, whenever you have the time

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Old 05-17-2009, 10:26 PM
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Re: Critique Central; or "How To Make a GOOD Sprite Comic" V2

I was right, this review did NOT take as long as the last one. :3

Lurrrre! is next. Maybe it will give him some reason to return from hiatus.
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Old 09-05-2009, 12:31 PM
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Re: Critique Central; or "How To Make a GOOD Sprite Comic" V2

poor havok, I think he should get his reveiw after 4 months?
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