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Feel Superior to the Opponent, Regardless of the Latter's Size or Evidence of Strength.

2009-06-01T22:06:26Z

With that, Episode 275, and this chapter's over! The prince seems to be a real alien monster magnet these days. While Pinky may have been handily dispatched with a well-placed remote control, this one may require even more finesse (and maybe a snack?). Don't be scared, Julian! It's just looking for a nosh.

Thanks for being patient, alla youse. The next chapter will be starting up pretty soon; I'm gonna try to build up a tiny reservoir of pages so updates can happen a little more regularly. In the meantime, I'm also gonna try to get at least a few oekaki going. Maybe some OHP stuff, too? Probably!

And thanks for reading! Check back again soon!

Fifteen Minutes Before the Last Hour's Up We Can Neutralize the Charges with X-Rays.

2009-05-18T05:49:47Z

Without further ado, Episode 274; just one more page left in this chapter! Julian once again finds himself in free-fall after rubbing Commander Dhin the wrong way. And while hurtling downward through the darkness may be unpleasant for obvious reasons, what's waiting for him at the bottom might be even worse. Or maybe that's just where they store bones on Garritan vessels. It's a mystery!

A new oekaki was posted over at Fearsome, in case you haven't seen it already. BUT IS IT ART?

Anyone else played Zeno Clash? I'm crazy about this thing. It's like something straight out of Heavy Metal. Cool characters and wild art design... I wish more games were even half as creative. Looks like these dudes are even starting up a webcomic to fill in some of the blanks... awesome! I'm ready for more, ACE Team!

You Now Have the Option to Terminate and Be Cremated on the Premises.

2009-04-26T09:23:02Z

Episode 273 is up! Julian realizes a little too late that he might be in over his head. Rule Number One when dealing with mysterious masked men: don't be legally married to someone they hate. This is a good practice to keep in mind even when dealing with normal, run-of-the-mill people who might be trying to kill you. Just don't do it.

One of these days I'd like to wrap up a chapter without limping across the finish line. Will it ever happen? Truly a mystery for the ages.

You are an Angel Headed for the Land of Sunshine, and Fortune is Smiling Upon You!

2009-04-09T06:10:22Z

Episode 272 went up, once again shocking the world! It's a thrill a minute around here, and you know there's no stopping once this roller coaster's in motion. This shit's about to get real. Don't go anywhere. I'm watching you.

An oekaki happened recently, which is also pretty shocking (not as much the subject matter as the fact that one happened at all). The subject is an old favorite, and for that I must apologize to S. Thanks for putting up with my bad habits, by the way! You have the patience of a saint.

I'm getting pretty terrible at consistent updates. I'm going to try to be more productive than usual this weekend.

No More Mr. Passive Resistance.

2009-03-17T07:44:30Z

We rejoin the pink-maned prince in Episode 271, which is now (finally) up. And we also get a look at the Commander sans mood lighting for the first time! Will wonders never cease. This chapter is almost over!

I've been battling with a creative block for about two months, now. I think it may have become dislodged this past weekend. New episode next week, maybe? It'd be nice to finally get back to a regular schedule.

Damn My Luggage All to Hell!

2009-02-24T07:42:35Z

Episode 270 is now ready for your consumption! While a de facto divorce maybe be a great reason to celebrate, the girls seem to have forgotten a certain somebody. You know, that Prince Somebody! This might call for a jump cut.

So like, Rin gave me this fantastic Ruby gift the other day! So fantastic and adorable, in fact, that it needed to be shared with all of you. Even her nail polish is adorable! Thanks again! You totally made my day.

Been playing Street Fighter IV on my breaks at work. I must admit, I was expecting something as technical as SF III, but the streamlined play style is not unwelcome (though focus attacks are gonna take some getting used to...). The graphical polish is impressive, without a doubt; the "oh shit" face characters make during the wind-up for an ultra combo they didn't quite block may be my new favorite Street Fighter Thing. I wish folks online would pick someone other than Akuma, though.

Maybe Next Time, Steve.

2009-01-28T19:54:20Z

Comic time! Episode 269 is up. Ruby-in-Mai is force-fed a slice of humble pie, but emerges from the ordeal with friendship intact. With a ceasefire called, maybe everyone can get back to more pressing matters... like figuring out where the rest of the gang has disappeared to! But first, some unabashed gloating, reveling, and relishing.

I've been scribbling in some oekaki canvases. I'll try to get a picture or two done this week and next. So much for spacing them out by a year! Take THAT, predisposition to procrastination!

I'm obsessed with Mirror's Edge. I picked up the PC version earlier in the week because I wanted to see if I'd like it more with traditional KB&M controls and some snazzy PhysX effects thrown in. Like wow, man. No more deaths fighting with the analogue sticks! Now if I could just scrub away this dirty feeling I get from enjoying an EA game...

Have a Plan to Kill Everyone You Meet.

2009-01-16T06:13:57Z

Happy 2009, gang! Episode 268 is the first comic of the new year, and although it's already pretty late in the month for a first comic of the new year, one of my resolutions is to get my shit together and start updating a little more regularly. Ruby's not really into the whole idea of apologies. She'll be the first to admit when she's wrong... as long as you understand that she's never wrong (just ask her). Maybe with a little leverage, though...

Thanks for being patient! For the first time in years, I present... Like Magic. Please be advised that this comic is not work safe at all. This series ran for 16 pages at Slipshine, a really great site for original adult comics, before disappearing into the aether... which is a fancy way of saying I totally ran out of time to work on it (sorry, Josh!). I have mixed feelings about these pages, because while the art is really spotty, I've grown sort of attached to Deidre, Roman and the universe in which they find themselves. It was 6 years ago, but some of the anatomy and proportions are just atrocious. I had some pretty grand plans for an epic porno story; I know a lot of people say that no-one wants a story in porn, but you know what? Fuck that. I do, and I know I'm not the only one! When I eventually get around to starting this thing up again, I'd like to use what I've learned from working on OHP to make it even better. But until then, these pages should keep me humble. Enjoy?

You Can't Run From the Law, Little Baby.

2008-12-30T12:20:00Z

Happy holidays, everyone! It's the season for giving and all that, so here's a splash for the occasion. Even villains like getting gifts from time to time... as long as it's the right gift. Certain things just don't make for very good presents: socks, fruitcake, ornamental candles, and of course, eyepatches. Nothing says "Happy Holidays!" like a constant reminder that someone you hate smashed your eyeball. Bad empath!

In an unusual development, I actually made a new oekaki. OHP-themed, even! But it's naughty, so don't look at it if you're at work. Unless you happen to work somewhere porn is okay. Then, by all means!

I'm gonna try to have the next ep. up by the end of the coming weekend, since I've got a few days off. See you next year!

Oh, Unfathomable Firmament!

2008-12-16T19:26:00Z

Home again, home again! Episode 267 is finally up, and the girls are once again safe and sound in their rental sanctuary. While Mai's eager to put Ruby on trial for her little stunt, Rika has already moved on to... greener pastures? Oh yeah, I went there.

Started on this year's holiday splash, which should be up this weekend. It's always tough deciding who to include in these things, because no matter how much we'd like them to, most aliens just don't give a shit about Earthling holidays. But even aliens like getting presents, and most of them also like getting hammered; combine the two, and they'll probably warm up to the whole affair. Julian and the villains have yet to make an appearance, so maybe I'll rectify that this time around!

When Eric Eats a Banana, an Amazing Transformation Occurs!

2008-12-02T07:59:37Z

Episode 266 is up, and they're off! The girls are down one purse and one jacket, but apparently up a couple of 'souvenirs'... This really hasn't been a good night for Ruby or the maître d'!

Holy fuck, where did 2008 go? This year flew by, and I've got nothing to show for it! Actually, that's not entirely true. I've been really happy with the art in OHP this year. My goal's been to push a much toonier style and shed a lot of the anime-inspired baggage. What's resulted is a weird hybrid of styles, often fluctuating wildly from panel to panel, but one that I'm enjoying a lot. There's nothing wrong with an Eastern influence, but these days I'm feeling that cartoons seem more alive with a more fluid approach to drawing. I've been on a Bakshi kick lately, so maybe he's to blame. Is anyone else freakin' excited about The Last Days of Coney Island, whenever it finally comes out?

I never thought I'd be pumped about a game coming out of EA ever again after my nine-month stretch at Redwood Shores, but I'll be damned if Mirror's Edge isn't totally amazing. Is this the dawn of a new age of puzzle-platforming? Don't be dissuaded by the lukewarm reviews this thing's getting, it's one of the most refreshing takes on first-person gaming since Portal (though definitely lacking some of its polish). Despite a short story mode, the core gameplay mechanics are so intuitive and so much fun in execution that the prospect of multiple play-throughs is actually sort of appealing. I think one of the worst things to happen to the game industry was when RPGs fooled people into believing that games needed to be more than 30 hours long in order to be good. I understand that with retail games costing 60 dollars a pop these days, people want more value for their money... but length is about as useful a measurement of "fun" as graphics. Play fun games because they're fun, not because they take a long time to finish!

Settin' Off Explosives on a Saturday Night.

2008-11-17T02:28:40Z

OH LAWD, it's Episode 265! At long last, the poor girl is free! But is she thankful? Please. Ms. Maxim has priorities, and graciousness is near the bottom of the list. Besides, that's technically her jacket!

America had an historic election this month! I would like to extend a heart-felt "thank you" to voters for choosing progress over fear this time around. This country has come a long way in just a few decades, and it's clear that an interest in real social and economic change isn't fleeting. However, I'm more than a little disappointed with my home state of California for voting bigotry into the constitution. Shame on you. After the leaps and bounds made in civil rights for women and ethnic minorities over the past century, we deny another group of people their right to marry the people they love under the false pretense that we're protecting "family" and "the children"? It's incredibly disturbing that we, in this day and age, even entertain such hateful notions as being in any way defensible. The only thing being protected here is the treatment of gays and lesbians as second-class citizens. This is the 21st century, folks. Let's try to act like it!

Nothing the God of Biomechanics Wouldn't Let You into Heaven For.

2008-10-25T09:00:07Z

Thanks for being patient! Here's Episode 264. All it took was a little brute force (mechanical elbow grease, if you will) to get this escape rolling! Perhaps a little less brute force would've yielded better results, but beggars can't be choosers. As luck would have it, a certain popsicle-in-training happens to be very close by.

I really appreciate you folks sticking with me these past few months. I know it's frustrating to have the story crawl like this. I figure this is preferable to letting work get the better of me like it did during the 2006 hiatus. I'm working hard to get the pages out a little faster every update, but it's been challenging. I hope you're still digging it.

I've been playing Mother 3 on my breaks at work. It's exciting to finally get the chance to jump back into the EarthBound universe, since Itoi has a knack for making extremely funny and weird games. This is also the first RPG I've played in years, because... who has time for RPGs anymore? 80-hour epics are just too much of a time-sink these days. It takes something really special to make me want to overcome that hurdle. I was surprised with how emotionally engaging it's been. Even though it's been said that this will be the last game in the Mother series, I hope he's still planning on doing other games. Even if it takes another 12 years.

If There's a God, He is Laughing at Us (and Our Football Team).

2008-10-12T01:52:30Z

Hello again, folks. Episode 263 has arrived and is now available for your viewing pleasure. Crisis temporarily averted, thanks to a bit of the old steam power! Surely just a little more elbow grease can solve a problem like this. Might want to light a fire under it though, girls; a friend of yours is still chilling out!

Hate falling into this bi-weekly routine, it really makes the story hit the breaks. Gonna try to put a move on it this week and get the ball rolling a little faster. You folks have the patience of saints, and I hear they are pretty patient people.

There are lots of fun looking games coming out soon and I don't have the time to play any of them!

No Disrespect, But That's How I Am.

2008-09-29T06:45:18Z

For your consideration, Episode 262. What started off as an herbal adventure has suddenly found Mai and Rika on the business end of the law! And with Officer Friendly playing fast and loose with the rules, the girls had better find that Get Out of Jail Free card, and fast!

The update schedule continues to be a little spotty. I'm still pulling pretty long hours at the office; I wish I could say that my efforts there were not in vain, but with some of the titles we've been working on lately... yeesh. Makes me wish the days of the Dreamcast were still upon us. In an alternate universe, Sega still makes video games consoles! Not only that, but Sonic never went 3D.