Party 2001 groups

Matt Trepal · Post by **Matt Trepal** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 6:11 am

Awright yunz guys, here's the Party 2001 groups 'n'at.Group 1 (Gecco):
Saving the World
Chaos, Inc.
Fish & Worm
Chris and the Crew
Forsooth! Group 2:
David and John
Zortic
Stalag '99
Shinkutokimekisempukaku
Ko Fight ClubGroup 3:
Boarders and Sister
BoxJam's Doodle
Warp Factor 10
That Was McPherson
The Adventures of Ronnie RaccoonGroup 4 (Josh Hammerstedt):
J-Walkin'
Inside Joke
Untitled Again
RPG WorldGroup 5 (Matt Trepal):
Dark Knight
Fight Cast Or Evade
lint
Smapdi
Nowhere Man Group 6:
Weishaupt Scholars
Psychic Dyslexia Institute
Chopping Block
Brain Fries
Neon UmbraGroup 7 (Seven^3):
Portside
The Masked Acolyte
The Sporkman Chronicles
Guardian Angel

Group 8 (Screwball McGoo)
Nerdz
Lewiscode
Pimp Cow
Blotto Street
Silly Cone VGroup 9:
Raiders of the Lost Punchline
Aren't We Real
Framed!
5th Direction
What/s A Life?Group 10 (Marshall Ricks)
Droll Street
Regina Felina
Jackie's Fridge
Strange DazeThe groups were determined in as random a manner as I could manage, which was pretty darn random. If you've got any questions, post em here. I also tried to get as close to 5 comics per group as possible. With 47 participants, we got 7 groups with 5 and 3 with 4.Notice that some groups (1,4,5,7,8&10) have someone's name in parentheses. This is the comic wrangler, or the hombre responsible for ridin herd on them dogies and gettin em to Abeline. No, wait. I was thinking of something else.The wrangler is responsible for collecting and uploading the pictures beginning on or about December 1. We still need four more, so anyone from one of the unclaimed groups who wants to, just post a notice here and take charge.We also (I think) are looking for people to help design and (possibly) code the pages, although Todd has done a tremendous job so far. I'm sure he'd appreciate the help, though.That's it for now. Get going on your pics!Matt------------------
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Gecco · Post by **Gecco** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 6:20 am

the groups seem to be squooshed together a bit, so would group one (which I will use as an example, me being the "wrnagler" of the group) be just Saving the World, Chaos Inc, Fish & Worm, Chris and the Crew, and Forsooth? Or is it all those comics together in that paragraph?And are people drawing the characters in the group that their comic was put in?
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Matt Trepal · Post by **Matt Trepal** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 6:36 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gecco:
the groups seem to be squooshed together a bit, so would group one (which I will use as an example, me being the "wrnagler" of the group) be just Saving the World, Chaos Inc, Fish & Worm, Chris and the Crew, and Forsooth? Or is it all those comics together in that paragraph?And are people drawing the characters in the group that their comic was put in?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
The whole squished thing got taken care of almost immediately. [mental note] Don't try to make columns in the discussion group.[/mental note] It should be much more obvious now which comics are in which groups. Group 1 is... well, no sense in repeating it when it's been fixed.And yes, you draw the characters in your group. At least, that was my impression of how this was going to work. I don't want to make this appear overly restrictive, but as was mentioned early in the original thread, if we got to pick, a very few strips would be picked by many people while the vast majority got little attention. Part of this was to spread attention around, especially to those strips that don't get much. So. I don't think you have to draw everybody in your group, but at least one from each strip would be nice.Matt
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Todd Michaels · Post by **Todd Michaels** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 6:52 am

I might suggest that everyone in a particular group find a way to communicate with each other before going too far in the drawing. The "Contacts" page on the Party 2001 site should have an e-mail address for everyone (whether it's the most current address or not may be in question). Perhaps one of the people in each group could volunteer their forum for a central discussion place.Because I grabbed some pictures off cast pages and some right from the strips, you should probably make sure how they want their characters should look (that is, did I grab a representative picture for the "RSVP" page).Also, it may be a good idea to reiterate what you don't want your characters doing in these discussions. I wouldn't spend too much time on this, as it will be just one picture. Some people gave very intricate character descriptions which were very interesting to read, but may be overkill for this project. Some of the fun will come from seeing your own characters in situations you wouldn't draw yourself. But you should make it clear if, for example, you don't want your character acting promiscuously.------------------
Todd Michaels
<A HREF="http://boardersandsister.keenspace.com/" TARGET=_blank>Boarders and Sister</A>

John T · Post by **John T** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 7:37 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Matt Trepal:

Group 7 (Seven^3):
Portside
The Masked Acolyte
The Sporkman Chronicles
Guardian Angel<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>LOL. Oh, I'm sure the irony of this won't be lost on Keith. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">This is gonna be fun. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">------------------
John Troutman
The SporkMan Chronicles
<A HREF="http://www.sporkman.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.sporkman.com</A>

Damien Siemer · Post by **Damien Siemer** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 9:13 am

shit, i'm guessing it's too late for me to join. I'm so stupid! i didn't even notice this whole thing util just now.------------------
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Todd Michaels · Post by **Todd Michaels** » Wed Nov 01, 2000 9:44 am

The RSVP list has been broken up into groups for your viewing pleasure. That RSVP page was taking forever to load, anyway, but I guess that's a good thing!The RSVP page is still intact if you want to see everyone who is participating, but you can also go to the home page at <A HREF="http://party2001.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>http://party2001.keenspace.com</A> to get to the Group pages.------------------
Todd Michaels
<A HREF="http://boardersandsister.keenspace.com/" TARGET=_blank>Boarders and Sister</A>

Lee Herold · Post by **Lee Herold** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 1:19 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by BoxJam:
 You either:A. Ask yourself why you can't bear to even
draw characters from that comic, and figure
out how to get past it,B. Drop out of your group citing vague
'creative differences' without mentioning
that you hate somebody's comic, but don't do
this too often or you'll get a reputation as
a prima dona, orC. don't sign up for projects where you have
no control over who you'll be paired with.For future reference.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...------------------
---Lee
<A HREF="http://www.choppingblock.org" TARGET=_blank>Chopping Block</A>
...He knows you're online.

Maboo · Post by **Maboo** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 1:27 am

I'll give it a go, having calmed down somewhat. Have looked at the archives again, still don't like, but I have some ideas as to how I can deal with it. It's a challenge, anyway, I suppose.I wasn't sure just WHO to e-mail or who to address as I couldn't work out exactly who was in charge of what, - and was REALLY reluctant to post to the forum about it, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt I had to say something or explode suddenly on December 1st with things even worse to say... (which has happened several times before.)I AM a prima donna. Face it, when you come from generation upon generation of musicians and artists, you pick up a lot of prima donna behaviour. And I overreact at the worst possible times. I recognise that, and I'm sorry that I came across like that. I'm REALLY sorry that I don't like the strip, but I can't pretend I like it or even care for it in the slightest...I am really sorry to Screwball for insulting him through his comic. I'm sure he is a good person, I just don't "get" his humour nor do I care for the content of his strip. I can have a go at the project and see what I can do, though. That is, supposing I'm still a part of group 8 (never a good move to insult the head honcho of your group.)Maboo.

Lee Herold · Post by **Lee Herold** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 1:45 am

I can't work like this. You people sort it out. I'll be in my trailer. Pedro! Bring me an Evian!

Screwball McGoo [gDC] · Thu Nov 02, 2000 3:01 am

Ow! Now I figured out where this banner month has been coming from. Anyway, I completely understand anyone having a bitter dislike of my strip. A hatred maybe is beyond my grasp. I'm hoping my lack of skill ultimately inspires pity. If someone (anyone) wants to switch out or not use my characters in their art, it's fine. I won't object. After all, are not the black sheep somewhat darker than their white counterparts... or something. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Maboo:
What happens if you REALLY, (like, REALLY, totally, would rather drink hydrochloric acid and stick needles in your eyeballs than look at it again), REALLY hate one of the comics that you've been grouped with? (It's NOT Pimp Cow or Silly Cone V, I hasten to add - and it's been going quite a while. Oh heck, it's obvious really, isnt it? Sorry Screwball McGoo... I hate to say it but I truly can't bear "Nerdz". I just can't find anything I like about it or can work on in it...)I want to swap with someone else - oh crap, I want to swap with ANYONE else. I know it's fearfully unprofessional and probably not "done", but I don't care. To be honest even Pokey the Penguin would have been MUCH more preferable for me.I'm so sorry!!! <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/frown.gif"> I really AM...Mab.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>------------------
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BJ · Post by BJ » Thu Nov 02, 2000 3:35 am

So I'm in Group 10...Slowly, painfully, he sorts it out....------------------
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John T · Post by **John T** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 3:55 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Lee Herold:
I can't work like this. You people sort it out. I'll be in my trailer. Pedro! Bring me an Evian!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Lee, you are the funniest bastard on Keenspace, bar none. I can't even read one of your frickin' posts without cracking up!------------------
John Troutman
The SporkMan Chronicles
<A HREF="http://www.sporkman.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.sporkman.com</A>

Matt Trepal · Post by **Matt Trepal** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 4:32 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Lee Herold:
I can't work like this. You people sort it out. I'll be in my trailer. Pedro! Bring me an Evian!
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>And the big bowl of M&Ms, with all the brown ones picked out.------------------
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The most popular webcomic in both The Shire and Rivendell!
Second place in Mordor, but only behind The Family Circus.

Maboo · Post by **Maboo** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 7:03 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Matt Trepal:

Group 8 (Screwball McGoo)
Nerdz
Lewiscode
Pimp Cow
Blotto Street
Silly Cone V
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Wow.... *hardly knows these other comics*. I can see I am going to have to do some pretty intensive archive catching up. This should be interesting. I volunteer the Blotto Street forum for any discussion on the subject, unless another forum has already been nominated?Mab------------------
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Joshua_w · Post by **Joshua_w** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 7:21 am

Well, I ended up with a group of comics I've hardly head of before--good.Group 4 (Josh Hammerstedt):
J-Walkin'
Inside Joke
Untitled Again
RPG WorldAny communication you guys want to do can be stuck in the <a href=http://www.keenspace.com/cgi-bin/ubb/fo ... in=>Inside Joke Hall of Idiosynchracies</a>. Or anywhere where I'll find it REALLY easily (because I tend to....lose things.)--jwh------------------
Joshua W.,
Photon Jockey
Read the <A HREF="http://insidejoke.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>Inside Joke</A> archive until I return. And return I shall.[This message has been edited by joshua_w (edited 11-02-2000).]

Maboo · Post by **Maboo** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 9:21 am

What happens if you REALLY, (like, REALLY, totally, would rather drink hydrochloric acid and stick needles in your eyeballs than look at it again), REALLY hate one of the comics that you've been grouped with? (It's NOT Pimp Cow or Silly Cone V, I hasten to add - and it's been going quite a while. Oh heck, it's obvious really, isnt it? Sorry Screwball McGoo... I hate to say it but I truly can't bear "Nerdz". I just can't find anything I like about it or can work on in it...)I want to swap with someone else - oh crap, I want to swap with ANYONE else. I know it's fearfully unprofessional and probably not "done", but I don't care. To be honest even Pokey the Penguin would have been MUCH more preferable for me.I'm so sorry!!! <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/frown.gif"> I really AM...Mab.------------------
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Matt Trepal · Post by **Matt Trepal** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 10:03 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Maboo:
What happens if you REALLY, (like, REALLY, totally, would rather drink hydrochloric acid and stick needles in your eyeballs than look at it again), REALLY hate one of the comics that you've been grouped with? (
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Hrmhrmhrm. I knew this was going to come up.Some pretty far-out match-ups came out of the random group generator. Is your objection due to content, although Nerdz can't be more offensive than Pimp Cow, or is it more artistic in nature? Drawing the characters isn't the same as writing one of the strips, IMO, but that's just me.I hesitate to bring this up and wreck the carefully-sculpted chaos I produced, but if you have serious problems with your group, and you can find someone in another group, I guess you can switch with them. I implore you though, PLEASE don't do it on a whim, otherwise we may have just grouped by genre and had all the sf strips in this group, all the college strips in this group, and all the strips with talking beverage containers in this group.I suppose that if you object to subject matter it's one thing, but harping on the art or writing is another, less credible argument.------------------
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Pyromancy · Post by **Pyromancy** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 10:13 am

Too late to join? I just heard about it.------------------
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Lee Herold · Post by **Lee Herold** » Thu Nov 02, 2000 10:28 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Matt Trepal:
Awright yunz guys, here's the Party 2001 groups 'n'at.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Are you from Pittsburgh?------------------
---Lee
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