Hello! How's it going?

kenibatz 2016-01-08 00:49:14 UTC #1

Hi! How's it going?

I'm Kenny and like you, I can't get enough of reading and making comics.

I used to make web sites for a living. Then I got interested in making RPG and platform video games. Now, I'm making a webcomic about video game development, but with dragons! Incidentally, if you'd like to chew the fat about such topics and most other geeky stuff, I'm all ears! I hang out mostly on Twitter or Instagram.

You may have seen me around the forums, but I haven't formally introduced myself until now. I wanted to give my webcomic "Dragons By Design" a little substantial content before I said "hello" to you. So... Hello! See you around!

justifiableconcepts 2016-01-08 01:12:45 UTC #2

Hello Kenny!

My name's Nelson, and seems like you and I have some things in common! I actually went to the Art Institute for my degree in Game Art & Design, sadly I ran out of money and couldn't finish -- but the love of games and how they are made stayed with me, hehe.

I just added ya on twitter so we could chat about games/comics one day. Currently though I'm working a lot on my comic Franqui 'n' Friends so my twitter activity has lulled a bit. That said, I look forward to seeing where you go with your comic and your game endeavors!

Take care now,
-N

kenibatz 2016-01-08 01:27:26 UTC #3

Thanks Nelson! Followed you back on Twitter. Your webcomic looks awesome! Really loving the painterly colors and Franqui's design.

60Six 2016-01-08 01:44:57 UTC #4

Hi Kenny! Always exciting to see someone else in the game industry on here! I went to school for game art and design myself and am currently trying to work my way up the latter at my current job.
Sadly, I've been highly neglectful of games outside of work lately as I pretty much spend all my free time working on my own comic, City of Blank ahaha. It's okay though, I get my fill of games at work. :'D

Best of luck with your own comic! Dragons are always a good thing!

kenibatz 2016-01-08 03:16:38 UTC #5

Hi Riko! I know what you mean about being neglectful of games. The last games I played was Terraria and Team Fortress 2. I haven't played either since I started my webcomic. No regrets, though.

Good luck with your job! I know working in the game industry can be very stressful, but the perks can be equally awesome, right?

Your webcomic looks great! Really digging the colors and the masks!

Achille 2016-01-08 04:08:35 UTC #6

Hi there!! What an awesome idea and I love your art style. Video game development and dragons? What could be better!!? I always thought it would be cool to make websites. I wish I knew how!

I have a comic here called The Great Guardian Ozriel and it's about an awkward, otherworldly Guardian meant to protect the Earth and her adventures with a typical college student --- if you're interested! I just recently joined so I'm super new and I'm really excited to meet new people, so I get even more excited when I see people making these introductory forums and sharing comic ideas

So . . . hello!! I hope you enjoy Tapastic

kenibatz 2016-01-08 04:28:37 UTC #7

Hi Achille! Ultimately, there will also be a Dragons By Design video game. Sometime later this year when I have more time and resources.

Making a basic website is easy to learn and a good step into learning how to code. But managing websites, is lot more complicated. You can start learning how to create a site with the free services like Wordpress and Tumblr. They allow you to insert basic code to customize your site.

I subscribed to your webcomic. The story is really interesting and I'd love to see what Ozriel is capable of. What's the color of her costume? I'd love to do fanart for her.

justifiableconcepts 2016-01-08 04:33:04 UTC #8

Thank you very much! You are quite kind, I appreciate the complements and follows!

demthorshie 2016-01-08 04:51:10 UTC #9

Hi Kenny!

Funny enough, your life path sounds ridiculously similar to mine. I started off as a freelance web designer as well, then I tried to make my own RPG video games, but time wasn't on my side so I had to quit. Anyway, nice to meet you. :]

StevenDacasin 2016-01-08 04:58:00 UTC #10

Nice to meet you Im also on Twitter I'll check out your comic, video game development sounds interesting.

Achille 2016-01-08 05:01:39 UTC #11

Ooh, you'll have to let me know when the video game is out! That sounds so cool

I tried to do some coding in school but....it didn't go so well for me haha. I'm not so good at it!

Aw and thank you very much! I actually have a DeviantArt account with a bit more pictures on there. Her costume is alternating gray/gold, but you could really take any interpretation on it since I usually draw in black and white. I would love to see your fanart!! You'll have to notify me if you make any!

dylangandune 2016-01-08 05:27:52 UTC #12

hey...hi and welcome

http://tapastic.com/dylpdx

pjamasvonpatten 2016-01-08 05:35:06 UTC #13

HI Welcome to Tapastic. Im on twitter and my comic Tower25 is here. Nice to meet you. Going to check out your comic now:)

dylangandune 2016-01-08 05:39:15 UTC #14

I know you....I'm subbed to your comic....it's good

kenibatz 2016-01-08 07:02:08 UTC #15

Did you use RPG Maker for the game you tried to make? Nice to meet you too! Your webcomic is so nice! I love how the first pages were purely visual and without dialogue. It's a very lovely approach.

kenibatz 2016-01-08 07:03:23 UTC #16

Thanks Steven! Followed you back on Twitter.

kenibatz 2016-01-08 08:07:27 UTC #17

Alrighty, I definitely will!

Thanks! Your "Drawling Moments" is really cool!

Thanks PJ! It's really awesome and brave of you to write an autobio webcomic.

60Six 2016-01-08 17:07:20 UTC #18

Thank you!! And exactly! I'm glad someone knows the struggle! |D I haven't really played anything but 3DS games that I can take on the go in god knows how long.

Perks are definitely awesome! Like, at least when I work over time I get free dinner! : D

PixyByte 2016-01-08 20:46:04 UTC #19

Hi Kenny! I'm Pixy! I saw "RPG video games" and "dragons" and HAD to say hello! So cool! Video games from web site design seems like quite a jump, what made you decide to go that route?

I have a web comic on here called Pixy Byte and it's about all the adventures daily struggles that Pixy, Penguin, Flippers, and Poot go on on a weekly basis. It's kind of goofy, if you are interested! lol I haven't been on here for very long, but so far all the people here on Tapastic have been so nice and helpful. Hope you're enjoying this site as much as I am!

kenibatz 2016-01-09 06:53:07 UTC #20

Yeah! And the skills you learn just keep improving to the point where you can create your own video game if you wanted.

I really like video games and the technology to create them keeps getting better. The coding and the workflow for both industries is similar (at least for small projects). The stress is certainly similar.

BTW, your webcomic is cute!