 Josh <Review Old Rants> Post Date: 7/20/2005 11:30:34 AM Message: So then, just this past Monday we had a group meeting, which I believe Jorge enjoyed as we seem to have accomplished a lot. A pissed off Josh is a productive Josh and now that I'm looking to get something done the comic seems to be coming together. We spent the most part of the meeting defining the laws of the universe. Figuring out how close to reality we want to keep it and what sort of things we'll be allowing. One of the major issues we've been having is related to weapons. There's a bit of uncertainty in whether or not firearms should be allowed. Jorge wanted the story to be some post-apocalyptic setting with some resemblance to stories such as Mad Max [Josh's analogy]. However, my concern is that enemies have nothing to prevent them from picking up some gun and shooting the character in the back when he's not looking. It's difficult for the blade to coexist with the gun; simply look at history, shortly after firearms became available, the blade was being defeated with a fury. That was the first obstacle. We then went onto thinking about plot development, how to present the story so that we may retain the readers attention and interest. We cannot follow the traditional plot of expo, rising, climax, falling, then resolution. Similar to stories that follow the life of a character, our plot will have to have various points of interests all leading to the final climax, which will become the objective of the entire adventure/story [this is how it works in this industry]. Along with plot was simply getting the story started. There are three characters that need to be introduced and put together from the start, but we don't want to simply follow each until they meet. The result was the development of out introduction into the story, we now know how each character will be introduced and are currently working on each. As this develops, each character's profile becomes more focused and intricate. My main objective throughout the night was simly listening to Jorge and Jasser and correct them when something couldn't work or help out with getting our of the rut. All in all, it seems our first episode is well on its way and we'll be getting to story and plot development just fine. We haven't really got much of an idea when we can begin presenting Sam/Nin to the public. As of now, Jorge is merely working on conceptual art. It's in the works though and that's all that really matters at this point; we've slacked off for long enough already. As a result, Josh can relax a bit on designing the site; that is, until Jorge finally gets to putting out something to show. That's all for now, 'least as far as I'm concerned. Maybe Jorge or Jasser would like to share something... By the way, sorry 'bout the long rant, but there's was simply so much I needed to get out.  Jorge <Review Old Rants> Post Date: 6/11/2005 5:00:03 AM Message: Well Ive just finished the overview for the next script attempt for SAMNIN. I showed it to Jasser a little while ago, and it passed his test. Also, I just finished sending it to Josh via email, so he'll probably take a look at it later today. It's just an overview describing scenes and some insight on how I want the story to go about. No real word-to-word stuff yet. Aside from the script, I did some concept art on a video game I though up of. It involves the sSAMNIN characters in one-on-one duels, paper rock scissor style. Mabey if it becomes something Ill make intresting match ups, like two on two combat. Or five on six... Not to mention the special abilities I've cooked up for a little flare on the side. Did I mention it's chibbi? Expect comic appeal... Oi, Look at me. I'm talking as if I can actually program it! Well what can I say, I'm a dreamer! That's what makes me go on! With all this angst going around, making stuff up is what keeps the ol' gears running! On a side note, I decided to go ahead and sign myself up on Primerica. Don't see what the big deal was, since Eddy wanted to "walk me through it". I hate it when I'm treated like a baby. I'm lazy, absentminded, and I'm a horibl spelar, but an infant I am not! > . < Anywho, I can take the sim now and better myself for my life license, then I can worry about making money! WOOT! [Begins to dream of things to buy] Ahh, now thats a MAN's LEADPENCIL... sanitario... -_-  Jasser <Review Old Rants> Post Date: 4/4/2004 11:03:10 PM Message: Hey, its me...my first post. Well you guys all know me as the wanna-be samurai, although i think i could beat josh in a duel. I admit though Jorge has me on the drawing thing. haha well later  Dre <Review Old Rants> Post Date: 4/27/2008 3:53:38 PM Message: Hey folks, Josh here. This is a filler message until Dre realizes that he's got an account on the website for ranting. I guess until then, this will remain. I suppose I'll offer up a bit of a more formal introduction. The newest member, in the four odd years since I added the ranting system and only individual to penetrate the original triad, Andres "Dre" Redondo. An artist of sorts, he has been associated with the group for years and has assisted in many inventions, as well as whine about not seeing any changes. Warm welcomes. We'll find out how often he really checks the site as I don't intend to tell him of this new account and await his request for access to his new account. -Josh |
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