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Sithrah #4 - Sketches (Patreon)

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2014-03-21 16:42:11
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This one is going even further into the Prose/comic arena and it makes me a little nervous showing it so early because there are many story elements in the prose that are foreshadowing future things. Plus there was some information that I didn't feel was very clear like the fact that they were on vacation. I never liked drawing lots of panels of long conversations and so I would lean towards cutting out dialogue before. But with this approach I think I actually enjoy the dialogue and I hope it helps make the story more complete.New City is just a temp name. Anyone have any suggestions for a cool city name that everyone would love to go to, except John?Once again, your feedback is very much welcome. And if you missed it, we are having a Q&A for backers $5 and up on Monday. I hope to see you there!

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Tony Liang

Temptatiopolis... 8) Temptation in Latin + opolis...

Travis Hinkle

Would Babylon be too recognized? Numeira is an alternate name for Gommorah. Either would fit nicely as a juxtaposition to the meaning of Sithrah. Really enjoying everything so far, Jason! Thanks for all the looks into the production process.

Bryan Gough

I've always been a fan of the name "Jericho".

Jason Brubaker
>>34660

Yeah, I think Babylon has too many presuppositions linked to it. If that makes sense. I don't want the city to be known for it's evil, but more known and feel like a perfect place that has no crime or poverty on the surface. So having the name reflect that perfection is what I was thinking. Even so, I do like Numeira. Thanks for the suggestions.

Jason Brubaker
>>34663

I think Jericho is kinda like Babylon that comes with specific images already attached to it. I want the city to be kinda a mystery to readers as they keep hearing about it.

Bryan Gough
>>34663

Ah, well, in that case "Geriko" :) Actually, I suggested in haste the first time... and I agree the name has baggage (still like it though). I've reread the page and don't really know enough about "New City" to suggest a meaningful name. It's warm. It has a reputation for comfort. It's far away (across the Deep). But, that's it. Why is it there? Who "founded/colonized" the place? Are there ulterior motives behind it's establishment? Is there someone "behind the curtain"? Should the name want to evoke the illusion, or should it foreshadow its true nature, etc... You mentioned not wanting to give away future plot lines, so... maybe collaborating with the audience will have its limitations... or, maybe this (Patreon) audience IS collaborative in nature, and premature exposure to plot lines isn't the spoiler it would be to someone perusing the shelves for a new book to read... whoa. sorry about that... started talking out loud...

Jason Brubaker
>>34663

I wrote this in another comment so I'm just copying it here. :) Forgive me. "I don't want the city to be known for it's evil, but more known and feel like a perfect place that has no crime or poverty on the surface. So having the name reflect that perfection is what I was thinking." I honestly don't have the history or too much detail about the city locked down. Just that it's thought to be the best place to live in the world. But honestly, the more I think of it, the name doesn't have to reflect that as long as the conversations about the city lead the audience to believe it.

Bryan Gough
>>34663

"the name doesn't have to reflect that as long as the conversations about the city lead the audience to believe it." true, true.

Gannon Beck

I love how you've drawn the plane. In particular, I love how you've got the construction of your ellipses dead on, while still making the drawing look spontaneous. Bill Watterson has that knack, too, where he seems to just throw it down on the page, but does so with a complete understanding of the rules. It somehow makes the art more immediate and personal, almost conversational as opposed to something stilted and formal.

Matthew Sample II

Love the poignant humor... pathos... great stuff. As far as city names, I'll have to think on that.