Sorcery 101

Sorcery101 · Post by **Sorcery101** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:58 am

sorcery101

Danny decided to learn sorcery, so he could help his friend Brad fight demons and other nasty things. It is proving a bit more difficult than he thought it would be. Watch as he pisses off nercomancers, flirts with the ladies, and give his teacher Pat a migraine.

RemusShepherd · Post by **RemusShepherd** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:31 am

Rock-solid update schedule. Good art. Intelligent storyline. Low-key but effective humor.

*adds to bookmarks*

Let's see...some constructive comments...

There are some typos (not spelling errors, but what looks like true typos -- 'somethign' and 'idoit', frex.)

You draw humans very well, but your dogs aren't as good. (I'm the opposite.

) Considering you have werewolves and such, you may want to get a book on animal anatomy.

I actually like the black and white comics better than your color ones. Your linework is great, but the mostly-flat coloring doesn't help it much. Especially in shadows, where dark colors tend to obscure your excellent crosshatching.

But those are all minor complaints. Overall this is a cool comic.

Sorcery101 · Post by **Sorcery101** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:32 pm

I'm glad you like it. I know about the typo thing. I do my best to catch them but in some cases it is because I'm very bad at spelling. I'm currently lookign for an anatomy book with dogs and wolves so if you have any recommendations I would gladly accept them. 8)

Wp · Post by Wp » Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:11 pm

Good stuff, even if the sex jokes get a little repetitive. I like how there's all this hidden background stuff that slowly gets mentioned here and there.

Webkilla · Post by **Webkilla** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:29 am

lovely comic - like the casual violence and magic

I want to see some more furry porn in it though... but thats just me

Fadri · Post by **Fadri** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 7:20 am

Good characters! They have a very definite personality and a very intriguing hidden background story.

I'll keep reading it.

Sorcery101 · Post by **Sorcery101** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 8:17 pm

Glad people like it. 8)

Komiyan · Post by **Komiyan** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:36 pm

Very nice comic, read it through in one sitting. Good art, good story. As someone mentioned though, there are a few spelling errors- if you need a hand picking through them, PM me, I've got an eye for that kinda thing.

Compugasm · Post by **Compugasm** » Sun Dec 25, 2005 1:22 am

Constructive comments would be about lighting. The walls are very bright. In panels 3 - 5 it's alright if you can't tell where the light source is coming from, but panels 1 and 2 are wider shots where some light source would be present. Second panel has a lightning bolt in the background, which would be bright enough to cause backlighting on the foreground actors.

You might also try "contact" shadows meaning the general mass of the actor leaves a shadow on the ground, or wall.

I don't think you captured the anger of the one character being kicked. The last panel should be split in half, with closeups of each character, with an angry expression and saying the dialog you have in the last panel. This gives the reader motivation to find out how the coflict will be resolved in the next few comics. The way you have it drawn, it's implied that the story is over already.

Sincerely · Post by **Sincerely** » Sun Dec 25, 2005 4:05 pm

I had doubts at first. Overt, inept perverts aren't really on my list of favorite protagonists. I like that Danny is respectable as a teacher, otherwise he'd be far less interesting. Your supporting cast, however, are awesome. I'm really interested in learning more about that whole Seth-Pat thing and while I don't particularly like Seth, he is definitely an interesting character and I'm interested in learning more about him.

The art is good. Some of the facial expressions you attribute to your characters seem off, but in general, you've got a great sense of body language and a flow of action that is attractive.

On the other hand, you've hooked me, and as long as you're eventually going to explain some of the backstory that you've set up, you seem to have a great cast and premise at your disposal.

Sorcery101 · Post by **Sorcery101** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 11:50 pm

I'm really glad you like the cast. And don't worry. Everything that effects the events in sorcery 101 will be explained. Also, as the comic goes on you will also see that while Danny when you first meet him comes off as the inept prevert he has a lot of different sides to him.

As for the shados comment I'm currently playing with a cell shaded way of doing. Hopefully it will be an improvement.

Sorcery101 · Post by **Sorcery101** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:05 pm

Sorcery101 has hit 100 strips.

Shishio · Post by **Shishio** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 5:52 pm

Congratulations on reaching the 100 strip milestone.

I finished reading the entire archive today.

I personally feel something is off about the way you draw people. I'm sorry, I can't explain it, it just feels that way to me. Don't get me wrong, your art is good, I just think it could stand to see some improvement.

Also, it seems to me many webcomic readers prefer the gag-a-day comics over those with a continuing storyline. I suppose they just cannot be bothered to make a commitment to something that is serialized in such small increments. But I feel you make a good compromise between the two formats. *Shrugs* Just thought I would point it out.

Anyway, that is all I can think of to say about your strip right now. Feel free to disregard what I said, as I am the worst writer and artist ever, and thus have no business critiquing the works of others.

All in all, I like your comic, and I hope you keep it up. Best of luck.

Warofwinds · Post by **Warofwinds** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:14 pm

wow, dude, already? I've had it bookmarked from the first pitch, so since I'm already a reader, congrats

...all the rest of you...go read. now. *hefts a large, pointy, club*

Sorcery101 · Post by **Sorcery101** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:00 pm

Shishio wrote:
I personally feel something is off about the way you draw people. I'm sorry, I can't explain it, it just feels that way to me. Don't get me wrong, your art is good, I just think it could stand to see some improvement.
.

Eh. I'm in art school. It is bound to get better eventually.

Shishio · Post by **Shishio** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:00 pm

sorcery101 wrote:Eh. I'm in art school. It is bound to get better eventually.

I don't doubt you'll improve, especially since you manage to keep a 3 times a week schedule. I hope you didn't take my comment the wrong way, I wasn't trying to be rude or anything, just trying to provide a little constructive criticism.

Sorcery101 · Post by **Sorcery101** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:27 pm

It's all good man. If someone says their art is prefect they are either lieing or not very bright. Doesn't matter whether they are still a student like me or a professional artist. Also, that's what feed back is for. Helps you learn your strangths and weaknesses.