My graphic novel demo!, My game Kingdom made into a graphic novel Options

[Lato]

...I am at a lost for words I just don't know how to say it...Masterpiece...

Oh indeed it is, it is pure and UNEDITED. As an artist I refuse to edit my work to conform to ANYONE. The story is just how it should be, it bring Kingdom to life ina whole new way. The sad thing is it's so beautiful I dont think ill ever be able to top it lol. But there are worse problems.

[Jens of Zanicuud]

Cheers for Lato!!!!!

I've seen some screen and I recognize your drawing skills are truly amazing

I really do hope you'll find some fund to print it, since you really deserve that.

Good job, pal.

BTW, I'm curious... why did you draw inspiration from Roman Empire? It's not such common and I was really surprised when seeing your game's / novel's theme.
Unfortunately, even if I'm Italian, I'm not such interested in Romans. I've studied Roman hystory and latin so many times by now that I really can't stand seeing it again.
It's like a good song. If you are forced to listen to it several times in a row, you'll hate it in the end

Anyway, you surely have some hidden ace-in-the-sleeve or some firm motivation
Not anyone is capable to write a 100 page graphic novel all by themselves.

Jens

[Lato]

Cheers for Lato!!!!!

I've seen some screen and I recognize your drawing skills are truly amazing

I really do hope you'll find some fund to print it, since you really deserve that.

Good job, pal.

BTW, I'm curious... why did you draw inspiration from Roman Empire? It's not such common and I was really surprised when seeing your game's / novel's theme.
Unfortunately, even if I'm Italian, I'm not such interested in Romans. I've studied Roman hystory and latin so many times by now that I really can't stand seeing it again.
It's like a good song. If you are forced to listen to it several times in a row, you'll hate it in the end

Anyway, you surely have some hidden ace-in-the-sleeve or some firm motivation
Not anyone is capable to write a 100 page graphic novel all by themselves.

Jens

Ah thank you. Well I could NEVER get tired of hearing/learning about the empire, I have studied it for years and even have distant ties to it. My family name is Lackovic which is from Russia, the 3rd Rome where the last of the Romans fled to after the fall of Constantinople to the Turk. I joined the military and have been stationed and fought against the enemies of my ancestors. So much of the novel comes from that frame of mind and experience. I make the novel as a way to deal with all the stuff that happened in those days.

All the subjects in the novel I dealt with myself, war, friendship, love, betrayal, this is why it's my masterpiece!

And a good soldier never quits! Even though it took me a long time to get it done I stayed with it no matter what happened. So I hope the world enjoys Kingdom!

[Ndoelicious]

Whaaaaa, lemme live in America T_T

[Lato]

Whaaaaa, lemme live in America T_T

Huh?

[Ndoelicious]

Like I said before, there's just no such games/art college here. And if there's any, it's located pretty faraway~
I could learn from you and many other people, like making a group for game-making..

[Lato]

Like I said before, there's just no such games/art college here. And if there's any, it's located pretty faraway~
I could learn from you and many other people, like making a group for game-making..

Art collage is VERY expensive! Even with my gibill I had to pay a lot extra, there are many ways to learn art, though it helps to have the technology that art schools use. There is no one best way to learn art I think, we all have to find out what works best for each of us, and im still learning, as far as skill goes im still very low on the totem pole as far as skill goes. If you want to improve you art there are many good videos on youtube that will tech you, and you can learn ANYTHING with google nowdays.

[Jens of Zanicuud]

Ah thank you. Well I could NEVER get tired of hearing/learning about the empire, I have studied it for years and even have distant ties to it. My family name is Lackovic which is from Russia, the 3rd Rome where the last of the Romans fled to after the fall of Constantinople to the Turk. I joined the military and have been stationed and fought against the enemies of my ancestors. So much of the novel comes from that frame of mind and experience. I make the novel as a way to deal with all the stuff that happened in those days.

All the subjects in the novel I dealt with myself, war, friendship, love, betrayal, this is why it's my masterpiece!

And a good soldier never quits! Even though it took me a long time to get it done I stayed with it no matter what happened. So I hope the world enjoys Kingdom!

So you used to be a soldier. This certainly explains everything...
I can't do nothing but hoping you best wishes

I hope we'll all read your name on that graphic novel in some bookshop, one day
Who knows? Maybe it will reach even Italy

Talents like yours are rare gems.

Jens

[X-M-O]

Update/ Bump

Ok not sure where to begin, Kingdom graphic novel has been almost 2 years in the making, it has recently been completed! It is my creative masterpiece, my dream made into reality. I am trying to get it funded now to actually publish it and it is going well. If any of you are new to this Kingdom graphic novel is a very deep/artistic view of the Kingdom game, it shows a more detailed version of the story and is just beautiful. It's over 100 pages long and for my first graphic novel I couldn't be more proud. i'm also including a fresh link.

IF the funding continues to go well I will be hosting contests on RRR for a free copy of Kingdom graphic novel and even a free copy of Kingdom RPG. This is one of the many ways I give back to RRR and set the standard as the Art Staff.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/131110...graphic-novel-0

This is exciting news! Thanks for updating us with the information.
I've enjoyed seeing the different pages of the graphic novel, and hope that the publishing gets funded. ^^

[Lato]

Thank you all for the Kind words. I have had maybe people tell me It would be cool to see it on bookshelves and I think so to, but I am also torn about that to because many other people have said that to really market it I have to cut it up in parts like a comic book, while im sure this would be a better way of marking it I also think that it would just break my heart.

I don't think art should just be cut up like that, while it makes money and that is great dont get me wrong, I am not wanting to sell my artistic pride for a few bucks, As I have said many times I have been around a lot longer then most ppl and have hired more ppl then everyone here combined, I have my way of doing things and thats not gonna change anytime soon, im just happy I have the support of some very skilled ppl on RRR and to those that disagree with me to each there own.

My Kingdom works are going good, im not sure were I will draw the line as far as the series goes but for now I am happy to let it grow and continue to be impressive.

[Lato]

Kingdom Graphic novel has succeeded in its funding and has even been over funded a little bit
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/131110...graphic-novel-0

It's been a long road for it but im happy to say that all of my projects have gotten funded with my hard work. Now its time to take a break while I take care of the admin aspects of running the company, no new projects for me as I already have a full set of projects o finish up.

[X-M-O]

That's great! ^^
Yeah, be sure to spend some time winding down after all the work. It's healthy.

[Clord]

Kingdom Graphic novel has succeeded in its funding and has even been over funded a little bit
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/131110...graphic-novel-0

It's been a long road for it but im happy to say that all of my projects have gotten funded with my hard work. Now its time to take a break while I take care of the admin aspects of running the company, no new projects for me as I already have a full set of projects o finish up.

There is the ultimate solution for that: Coffee.

Oh well, have fun relaxing.

This post has been edited by Clord: Oct 20 2012, 10:07 AM