Some logo work took a strange turn. A complete 540 degree spin from what the client was looking for. But I dunno, I kinda liked it.
Conversation: The Game
I’d like to make a game based solely on conversation. Not in like the old adventure game sense, something more like Mass Effect, but take out all the shooting and exciting parts. At least take the player out of that directly.
The idea being that if you take all the player energy away from it, all the shooter game out, you have more potential energy to fuel the character aspect of it. I’d like to see a game that really dives into character development. Explores the psyche and dynamics of a really good conversation. Of hopes and dreams colliding and reacting. Two minds becoming entwined and fighting to escape, or even better, become closer together.
It would have to be dynamic. Evolving, but amorphous. Branching paths. Winding paths. Quick thinking. Timing and skill, but in a social sense. Knowing how to react to others. To read a situation and drive it’s most beneficial end. To survive only through your careful choice of words.
And to let the player build the character. Let him begin as a blank slate, a soft lump of clay to be moulded. Let their choices have impact on themselves and the world they live in. A social simulation, in the truest sense.
Of course, a lofty dream. Much easier said than done. But the idea is there, at least. I may not have what it takes in me alone to achieve what I believe. All I can do is throw em out there, like a spark to make flame.
More in-progress. Henry, Hank, The Sheriff. Warden of Sundrop and Usher of souls.
A little in-progress piece of the main characters of Sundrop. I liked the idea of bubbles as a visual metaphor. It’s symbolic but also a literal representation of how this world of consciousness works. Every mind builds its own little bubble of reality around itself. Those of greater awareness hold more influence, and their bubbles extend to others. Sundrop, the town, is Henry(the old cowboy)’s bubble.
Still struggling with Church’s design (it’s on the right). I’m fighting the idea of cutting it all together, cause I like the visual moments it creates in my mind at least. But storywise I’m not finding a lot for it to do, other than be a companion for Henry. His “man of action” of sorts. Maybe that’s enough?
Thanks for lookin’!
The United States of America on college education
- Student: I'm not going to go to college because I don't want to go into debt.
- USA: YOU USELESS PIECE OF SHIT. YOU'RE GOING TO AMOUNT TO NOTHING YOU FUCKING SCUMBAG. YOU'RE THE REASON WHY MY TAXES ARE SO HIGH.
- Student: I'm just going to attend a small community college instead.
- USA: HAHAHA YOU WERE TOO STUPID TO GET INTO A GOOD UNIVERSITY. ENJOY YOUR MCDONALD'S DIPLOMA.
- Student: I attended a four year university and received a diploma in a field I am interested in. Now I am $50,000+ in debt.
- USA: YOU DUMBASS. WHY THE FUCK DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE WHEN YOU KNOW YOU COULDN'T AFFORD IT? YOU DIDN'T EVEN CHOOSE A USEFUL MAJOR EITHER. GOD PEOPLE LIKE YOU MAKE ME SICK.
“I want to help these souls.” Henry said.
“You do.” Marga assured him.
“I want to be there for them. Keep showing them the way…”
“You are.”
“I still have the strength. The knowledge. I’ve lived lifetimes, through myself and through others… I can still lead them.”
“You can. I’ve seen it.”
“Then… then why do I feel so darn… tired all the time? Like I’m falling to pieces… Dyin’ all over again…”
“Because nothing is eternal. The power of life is in its brevity. It holds on to us for meaning, but finds ultimate power in the letting go.”
You taught me this, Hank.”
The two sit in silence for a few moments.
“And yet…we’re still here.” Henry said.
“We are.” Marga assured him.
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More comic stuff. A little exchange between two of the main characters. Henry, the town Sheriff, and Marga, a reclusive witch. They’ve lived a long life in the town of Sundrop, and have formed a special bond because of it.
I want to try to post more comic stuff. I’ve been holding a lot of it close to the chest, but I’m starting to feel the need to show it. See if it really interests anyone other than me, see if there’s any future in these ideas.
Thanks for lookin’, enjoy!
Citric Journal for March 11th
Ughghgghg, the first day of DST is the worst, so late.
Haha, yes. Tho I usually do this on my way to work. I blame the coffee buzz.
Some more or less recent sketches. I’m finding I want to explore more with thin pencils and lots of detail, tho am wrestling with the prospect of drawing a whole comic like that. Unfortunately I was never built for endurance, my creative energies come in spurts. I guess all I can do is keep trying.
The characters are still taking form. I do worry that my somewhat inconsistant style is impeding any progress… there is a part of me, however, that thinks it might actually be an interesting experiment given the reality this story would take place in. But ultimately I don’t really want to confuse the reader. And solid designs will come with repetition…
Thanks for lookin’, enjoy!
