Jany: Could we agree to do the whole battle in a totally different way? It’s called the Game, right? Can we have them fight via Monopoly? Cricket?
Bianca: If that’s possible and you never told me . . .
Patrick: In all the experiments I was in, we needed physical or magical contact.
But I didn’t try everything. You can do more tests if you want.
Jany: N-no, I guess that’s okay. Kara Lynn, how do we start this . . . ?
Kara Lynn: Like this: I challenge you — energy attacks and beast forms only.
Patrick: I accept!
Jany: . . . Whoa. I knew we would go somewhere else, but I didn’t know it would be gorgeous!
Whoa, it’s be 5 hours and no-one’s posted yet? I’ve never seen a webcomic this [b][i]good[/i][/b] with such a small following. What’s up with that?
It’s small but loyal, that’s the important part.
Also, hmmmmmm. No Sparrow.
We only see one side. She can still be on other side or hidden in woods.
Jany’s got enough to deal with without adding Sparrow’s ability to join a battle and we don’t know why or how yet.
(a) Aw, thank you =)
(b) I wish I knew! Where do all the other comics get their followers? How do I reach out? How do I network? I’ve been doing this for years and it’s still a mystery.
In my opinion, a lot of the biggest comics get their huge following because most people just aren’t that interested in the comic route that you took. Let’s take Cyanide and Happiness for example:
-short, joke-of-the-day format
-emphasis on comedy; not so much character development, plot, themes, etc.
-art so simple, it’s cute
I’d say the biggest draw is its really small, easily-digestible strips, really. Readers don’t need to read from start to end to fully appreciate the comic; you could read the most recent comic, the first one, a random one in the middle and you’d derive the same amount of enjoyment. It’s just convenient.
But I love your comics just the way they are, and I’m pretty sure your current fans feel the same. :) In fact, I don’t really like the comic style mentioned because they’re little more than a cheap, short laugh to me–I don’t take away anything meaningful and memorable from them.
Comics like yours take a while to grow the fanbase because they require that readers take a leap of faith and read several pages, from the beginning, before making judgement. I’m pretty sure the similar-styled comics with huge fanbases (like GWS) took a long time to gain prominence.
As a caveat… Not all short, popular comics are as “shallow”. Calvin and Hobbes is a perfect example.
I am the one who lurks in the twilight… I’m the eye in the dark, stalking your comic… I am… The Shadow Reader!
an eye on a stalk, right? :d
Umm, yeah, i’m one of those extremely loyal followers who has been meaning to leave a comment for quite some time now but wasn’t sure what to say other than “I love this comic, you’re awesome, etc. etc.” so thanks for putting up with silent readers (because i’m sure i’m not the only one)
*Peeks out from lurking long enough to wave and let everyone know he’s here*
Hullo, folks!
*Ducks back into hiding again*
Lurkers, unite! :D1
I am always watching.
Asking your loyal followers to plug your work elsewhere wouldn’t hurt. Actively pointing out the Top Comics voting button for a few weeks has helped other comics I follow – I often forget it’s there, unless reminded.
A good plan! I’ll make a note to encourage it next week, in honor of the anniversary.
I second this! I managed to keep up with voting for a few weeks after you stopped posting reminders and then it’s been spotty till now. :l
Do not let them fight via Monopoly. Monopoly is ass.
This is just begging for an omake where beings fight via Go Fish. Please? *Patrick-eyes*