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Post by RandomInsano on Nov 13, 2006 3:02:20 GMT -5
This is what I was going to post in the 'Forum Recreation' thing.
I'm thinking what we need is some sort of angle. There are lots of sites that do webcomics based on video games, college life, real life, and so on. We sort of work on whatever I find funny at the time, and while I think it's doing okay, there's some problems with it.
First, some people may be able to relate to some of our stuff, but I don't think there are enough to form any sort of respectable fan base. Like I said, we have no angle, so nothing really sets us apart.
Second, and much more pressing is that it's hard to find things to write about. The Penny Arcade guys have it pretty easy; they just sit down at a site like IGN and find news stories they can make fun of. Sure, they'll work in some personal scripts when the need or feeling arises, but the fact that they have a stream of possible content is a nice cousion. I have nothing like that.
I've been seriously considering sitting on the pages of Digg.com to find stories to write about. Anyone opposed to a computer themed comic with random crap splashed in every now and again?
(I didn't proof read this, if it makes no sense, I'll fix it some other time)
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Post by DougFungus on Nov 14, 2006 14:10:27 GMT -5
Like I said, we have no angle, so nothing really sets us apart. Maybe this could be your angle. Its like that episode of Seinfeld. I like what is happening now, I dont see why you need to change it. Like I have mentioned elsewhere, you just need some sort of hook.
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Post by TE-Ryan on Nov 14, 2006 23:12:36 GMT -5
For the most part, I think it's a good idea. The only problem is that by picking something that niche, we'll kind of be alienating anyone who doesn't know anything/care about that kind of stuff. Mainly myself. I mean, how much sense does it make for me to draw a comic about something I don't really care about?
I'm not opposed to the idea in itself, just the part about centering the comic on technology.
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Post by RandomInsano on Nov 16, 2006 2:06:31 GMT -5
We could do it about things that are orange.
But seriously I think tech is common enough for alot of people to be interested, but I suppose it's not good if you don't care. Video games has been done to death, so brainstorming must be done.
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Post by TE-Ryan on Nov 16, 2006 13:14:57 GMT -5
Personally, I'd suggest sitting on Fark. Most of the links there are pretty funny to begin with, so that should make it pretty easy. Plus, it covers a wide variety of topics, and most stories are about commonfolk, so practicaly everyone can relate.
The only big issue about playing off news stories is timing. If we run a comic about something that happened two weeks ago, it loses a little luster. So frankly, even if I did work up the gusto to do a bunch of comics ahead of time, it would make each one increasingly outdated.
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