Well, practically three weeks have gone by since the last update. Turns out the block wasn't quite ready to be overcome, but I'll be honest about some of the reason behind it. First, here's the latest page.
As of the last couple weeks, I've been stressing about the comic and how it's going to evolve with competing aspects of my life, and my career especially. What I've decided is that, most likely, the presentation of OHP is going to change (if you've been following my journal, then you're already aware of the angst involved around the subject). While I love making a pixel-based comic, it's an extremely time-intensive undertaking that is rather drastically affected by a plethora of factors (my mood, solar flares, etc.). I just don't have the time to do this anymore. As is, it takes over the majority of my waking life, and I know it's only a matter of time before this starts making me extremely unhappy. Thing is, I love making OHP.
The solution? A more traditional style of digital illustration, at print resolution. As the artists among you may know, drawing at print resolution is a whole lot easier than drawing at screen resolution, since resizing tends to hide most (if not all) technical mistakes. The only downside to this change is that OHP will cease to be a pixel-based comic... the upside is that it should come out a lot faster, possibly even multiple updates a week once I build up some momentum. It'll take a week or two of adjustment, however, since I'll need to pick more appropriate fonts, create new speech bubble templates, and a few other things. This may be a little jarring at first, but it's a good thing. At least, it sounds good on paper. So hey!
There's been some swanky fan-art the past couple of weeks, so I'll get to updating and replying!
dude, chill out. seriously.
Well, I'm certainly looking forward to the next action-packed thrilling chapter in whatever format you find most convenient!! Yea yea, GD! Gambatte gambatte, GD! Fai-to fai-to, GD! Rah rah rah!!
In the immortal words of John Lennon, "...I need a fix 'cause I'm going dowwwn..."
You know... it just dawned on me that if the weekly delays keep piling up like this, then you may have to seriously change the name of your organization from BlockMind to MindBlock... ^___^
None-the-less I'm certainly looking forward to the next action-packed thrilling chapter in whatever format you find most convenient!! Yea yea, GD! Gambatte gambatte, GD! Fai-to fai-to, GD! Rah rah rah!!
In the immortal words of John Lennon, "...I need a fix 'cause I'm going dowwwn..."
whatever makes you happy! i like the pixelated style very much but i'm sure you'll make any other CG style look good, too. good luck!
OHP'll be starting the new format for the next page, y'all! Barring any major inconveniences, this should be a pretty big improvement. It still looks a little weird to me, after over 180 pages of pixels, but I'm pretty close to the thing, so... I'll let you decide for yourselves!
Aladar: Knock off the obnoxious posts.
GD you fat lazy kangaroo thingy ~ Why don't you just ask for help then tard? Like Cheesy Weapon and I. I have a full load of classes but i still have time to make stuff.
Bajebus!
I don't care if you draw it with your TOES.
I love your work.
Please don't stop.
change is good!
Aaw. I really loved the comic uniqueness until now. I'll miss that pixelart style, but i won't stop reading OHP for that. Keep it up! we're all behind you :)
I always wondered how much easier or difficult it was to draw in that pixelated style; if it's significantly harder to the point where it's not worth doing anymore, you've got every reason in the world to change. Cheers, and keep up the good work!
*toasts with glass o' milk*
I just caught up on this comic. Been a long time.
*dies from fun overdose*
More alien and lesbian antics! If you have to scan in crayon drawings on restaurant napkins, that's cool!
Nifty, new blog style.
aww dont worry. Im sure everyone will accept whatever you do with the comic. We all love you...
Don't worry, GD; we love you no matter what you draw.
Yay for Bis! Teen-C Power.
Oh oh and P.S. - I love that you have Zukie drinking milk there. Haha!
As much as I adore the pixel look of the comic, if it makes life easier for you to stop doing it that way, I'll deal. OHP has been one of my favorite webcomics for over a year, and a thing like style change isn't gonna change that at all! You just keep up the great work and I'll be perfectly happy. :)