FANS who look good as Roomies (and vice versa)

Spitesprite · Post by **Spitesprite** » Thu Aug 23, 2001 7:53 am

I'm definitely not trying to slag on anyone's art here - I appreciate both Jason's and Maritza's styles of drawing. But, for me, it's been really fascinating to see how certain characters from one strip look in the other strip. For instance, the way Maritza draws Katherine - honestly, it's like a revelation about the character. I think about Kath in a whole different way now. On the flip side of the coin, I think Roger makes a great Fan. Am I insane, or has anyone else noticed anything like this?Ok, so this isn't coming out in a very eloquent manner. I'm not feeling particularly articulate today. Sorry. I'll shut up now. :|But before I do... I just wanna say, hey T, hey Greg. It's Liz. Long time no see. I feel like a complete loser 'cause it's taken me so long to find my way to this board (especially since I'm such a boarding fiend). I've been lurking here for about a week now, and I guess I'll go back to lurking, since I apparently don't have much to contribute to the conversation. Heh. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">

Maccabee · Post by **Maccabee** » Fri Aug 24, 2001 4:16 am

T, you can't just use people like that. It's not all about YOU, man. Wait, this is your comic. I guess it is all about you.I am not drunk!
Greg

Wish · Post by **Wish** » Fri Aug 24, 2001 4:33 am

Noooooo! Don't lurk away, spritesprite! We loooooooove yoooooooou! Okay, I'm exagerating, but we would like to learn to love you. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">I understand what you mean about the fans looking differently in the strips. One of Tim's finest moments for me in this crossover was the frame where he's trying to look at both Rumy and Marsha at once. It was the most hillarious thing I've ever seen, but it also.. I dunno.. gave me a little tinge. Like I was getting to see a whole new side of Tim. Marvelous stuff. Truely marvelous.On the other hand, I think Mike is looking good under Jason's hands. Reaaaaal good. Real real.. oh my lord... what am I saying?? I'm all about WILL, not Mike! Stay away from me tentacle boy! <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/biggrin.gif">-Wish
Including a live chicken.

T Campbell · Post by **T Campbell** » Fri Aug 24, 2001 4:53 am

LIZ!!!Good to HEAR from ya again!I'm very, very pleased with the way the art's turned out here. Maritza has been reading FANS for a while and has a very good sense of the characters, physically and mentally. Jason was newer to the CRFH guys when we started, but we had learned from our mistakes on KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE/FAANS... and *I* was a raving lunatic fan of CRFH, so I could bring him up to speed.Yeah, hang around, Liz. We can use you on this board...

Spitesprite · Post by **Spitesprite** » Sat Aug 25, 2001 12:05 am

Greg drunk? That's something I'd be interested to see... Wait... how much alcohol did you have in you on your last birthday? <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">Use me? Uhm... ok, I guess...Anyway...Wish - funny you should mention that scene with Tim. I love that one, too! I would've mentioned it in my first post, but I figured I'd babbled on long enough. Man, that expression on his face... <IMG SRC="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif"> [This message has been edited by spitesprite (edited 08-25-2001).]

Maccabee · Post by **Maccabee** » Sat Aug 25, 2001 6:42 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by spitesprite:
Greg drunk? That's something I'd be interested to see... Wait... how much alcohol did you have in you on your last birthday? <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gi ... QUOTE>I was completely sober that night. The young ladies who... um... thought I was overdressed on the other hand... well, I can't speak about their level of intoxication, as I don't have a baseline behavior to compare it to. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>
Use me? Uhm... ok, I guess...
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Must resist Tim-like comment...Maccabee------------------
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Spitesprite · Post by **Spitesprite** » Sun Aug 26, 2001 3:30 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Maccabee:
I was completely sober that night. The young ladies who... um... thought I was overdressed on the other hand... well, I can't speak about their level of intoxication, as I don't have a baseline behavior to compare it to.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You do understand that was one of the most bizarre nights I have ever had in my entire life on this planet, right? Ok, so I lead a dull life... <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Must resist Tim-like comment...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Yeah, if you know what's good for ya! I know where you live, remember... (Unless maybe you've moved or something, and I don't know about it. Heh.) <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/biggrin.gif">------------------
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Spitesprite · Post by **Spitesprite** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 1:03 am

Not the weirdest night... but definitely one of the weirder ones.And hey, just give me a call sometime. I'm still unemployed. All my time is free time.------------------
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Maritza_Campos · Post by **Maritza_Campos** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 2:28 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by T Campbell:
LIZ!!!Good to HEAR from ya again!I'm very, very pleased with the way the art's turned out here. Maritza has been reading FANS for a while and has a very good sense of the characters, physically and mentally. Jason was newer to the CRFH guys when we started, but we had learned from our mistakes on KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE/FAANS... and *I* was a raving lunatic fan of CRFH, so I could bring him up to speed.Yeah, hang around, Liz. We can use you on this board...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I'm delighted with Jason's version of my characters. But if I had to pick a favorite, that would definitely be Margaret and Mike. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">Maritza
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Maccabee · Post by **Maccabee** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 4:28 am

That was your weirdest night, huh? Then you definately need to hang out with us more.------------------
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T Campbell · Post by **T Campbell** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 5:10 am

That's "definitely," dear editor.And just when I thought he'd sobered up.

Maccabee · Post by **Maccabee** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 11:35 am

Hoist by my own petard! Caught, like a rat in a trap! Alas! Alack! Alaska!

Tuscahoma · Post by **Tuscahoma** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 7:37 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Maritza_Campos:
 I'm delighted with Jason's version of my characters. But if I had to pick a favorite, that would definitely be Margaret and Mike.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite version of the Fans in Maritza's style, they translated really well. I think that my fave was Shanna or Tim, especially when his vision was going blurry (his expression made that scene).--Tuscahoma[This message has been edited by Tuscahoma (edited 08-28-2001).]

Aris Katsaris · Post by **Aris Katsaris** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 10:43 am

<g> Just to be contrary I'll tell you about the ones I *don't* like... (hope I leave here alive)I don't like the way Maritza draws Rumy at all, I'm afraid... For some reason it doesn't seem to me to capture her well at all...And from the Fans's side, I'm not pleased (weirdly enough) with the way *Dave* is drawn. I suppose this one is because I can't distinguish him easily from Rikk except by context, and I don't like that confusion; even when it's a momentary one. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif"> Becoming now more positive, I *love* the way Mike and especially Margaret are drawn also. Marsha and April are also very cute...And from Maritza's side I don't really have a favourite but I think I most like the way she draws Rikk. Kath and Shanna too...

Spitesprite · Post by **Spitesprite** » Wed Aug 29, 2001 7:54 am

Hey, Aris Katsaris, I actually agree with you about Rumy. I'm also not sure Shanna made the transition from Fan to Roomie quite as elegantly as some. Not that either of them look bad, there's just a little something missing, I think. Those two are my favorite Fans, tho', so I guess I am biased.And I have to admit that I don't really like Margaret as a Fan. Again, there's just that little something missing, IMO. Not that I would really be much of an authority on that - I'm still nowhere near through with the CRFH archives... Also, Marsha. Please don't hurt me for saying this, anybody, but I don't think she's quite cute enough, as a Fan. Just me, I guess.Back to the positives, tho' - I think April fits in really well as a Fan. And Rikk as a Roomie - that whole Dave v. Rikk scene keeps popping up in my mind. That rocked. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">------------------
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