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Jestful Statement - 44 - HD
Squirrel train choo choo- At egscomicsEDIT - Minor change that I think looks betterCommentaryMy dictionary says "NO!" to Grace’s definition, but it ALSO defines flirting as amorous behavior WITHOUT serious intent? As in, it would only be “flirting” if you specifically weren’t interested in something happening.I've always thought of that as being a type of flirting, not the only type of flirting there is. I'm not sure this is a dictionary definition that reflects common usage.Not that I think I was going by common usage, ...
Jestful Statement - 43 - HD
Many thoughts- At egscomicsEdit - Dialogue balloon fixCommentaryI do believe it is possible to impulsively flirt without that being one's conscious intent. We are definitely capable of acting prior to understanding why we're doing what we're doing.Please note that this is NOT the same as someone mistakenly believing someone else is flirting.That's not flirting without meaning to. That's one person being mistaken about another person.Awkward Grace!I originally wrote Grace directly asking Conan about this after clarifying that...
Jestful Statement - 42 - HD
A natural!- At egscomicsCommentaryI hadn't planned for panel two to be a fantasy panel, but I decided I wanted an interesting visual for my comic that happens to be a visual medium.My intent with rounded borders in black (as opposed to grey) is that the visual isn't literal, but the dialogue is. I imagine this is obvious in context, but I also needed text to write in my commentary that happens to be a text medium.As for how realistic Conan's situation is, it's not realistic to this extreme, but I'm fairly certain there are b...
Jestful Statement - 41 - HD
Looking cool- At egscomicsCommentaryI considered many names for this character, including ones that were suggested by readers.One name I felt would have worked would have been Clark, Superman’s real first name, but I also felt it was a little too on the nose for the big guy in glasses. A good name, and one I might choose if roleplaying as someone like this, but not the best choice for a canonical comic name.As I was searching through a baby name book using keywords (as one does), I was searching for keywords of the smarty-pants variety. I’m...
Jestful Statement - 40 - HD
Who would dare to challenge?- At egscomicsCommentaryOh, he knew. He planned it all! For WEEKS, he KNEW he could get Grace to hit herself with a volleyball if he only chose his moment!Or, more likely, he did not.Confession: While it was in-character for Justin to caution Grace about showing off her super cool strength (he is a genre savvy super hero fan, after all), the actual reason I wrote him doing so was so he'd be in place for this comic.And yes, Justin has pre-existing awareness of the (literally) huge nerd.He might be a fan. I'm n...
Jestful Statement - 39 - HD
Super cool!- At egscomicsCommentaryPressure release chopsticks--I mean, super cool strength!Justin might have a point, but the it's basically 100% guaranteed the lesson Grace takes away from this is to just use her super cool strength whenever and wherever.
Flexing Grace
Grace thought the young man who was challenging her strength had every reason to feel confident. Grace knew that simply looking bigger and stronger didn’t mean much. Beyond the simple fact that show muscle was a thing, neither Grace nor Nanase looked exceptionally strong, but either one of them could lift this guy over their heads.This did not mean he wasn’t strong, however, or that she was stronger. The natural flexing of his biceps as he moved his arms couldn’t be missed, and his pecs seemed to threaten violence upon the shirt that bare...
February End of Month Poll #2
Can vote for more than one, next Milestone image Wednesday (Early Access Tuesday)Camelia and her spikey hair are now friendly acquaintances of Grace. Hooray!Naturally, this means there’s a poll with her in it.
February End of Month Poll #1
Can vote for more than one, next Milestone image Wednesday (Early Access Tuesday)Elliot is doing their best to not be scary!They had assumed their smallest feminine form (in terms of height, anyway), but for whatever reason, people still seem to be intimidated!Elliot decided to go smaller, and was trying to just be four inches shorter. They accidentally imagined the proportions wrong, however, and became curvier.Is that the only mistake they made?Ashley will helpfully be with Elliot for size comparison.
Jestful Statement - 38 - HD
THAT'S what happened?!- At egscomicsCommentaryNaturally, by Nanase's standards, you don't worry until it's one of the last two.These are not normal standards.Please do not go by them.Fun fact, I have a medicine ball! For anyone who doesn't know, a medicine ball is a weighted ball for use in exercise. A long time ago, I impulsively bought one because I thought "yes. This is a thing I will exercise with."That was a really bad idea. I don't know what I was thinking. I didn't even have any exercises in mind. I ju...
Jestful Statement - 37 - HD
Her legend grows!- At egscomicsCommentaryNanase finally got a hug from Grace!HOORAY!
Jestful Statement - 36 - HD
Huge Success!- At egscomicsEdit - Minor shadow correctionCommentaryOkay, before I actually comment on anything, this is the comic for 02-22-2022, and I just think that's neat.If you want to write that 2022-02-22, that is also neat. The point is there's a lot of 2.Also, I like overly-optimistic smiling Grace with her hands on her hips, and am certain she will return many times in the future.ANYWAY!I had trouble writing this comic, and that was in large part because I was trying to write more than it needed to be. Beyond establishing the ...
Next EGSNP Tuesday for health reasons
My apologies for the delay.I have a particularly bad headache that is being persistent, and I've found it almost impossible to focus on what I'd need to focus on for EGSNP.I feel bad after a delay last week, but I feel it's necessary.
Jestful Statement - 35 - HD
100 PUSH UPS...- At egscomicsCommentaryEverything is relative, and when you started at school after Nanase, well... You might seem strange, but not AS strange as you might otherwise.My intent with how Camelia said it: "Na-Ne-See."Apologies if you read it as "Nane-see" or something.
Jestful Statement - 34 - HD
What no it's fine- At egscomicsCommentaryCamelia could be surprised by Grace's knowledge, how upbeat she is about the possibility of a head injury, or both.Or something else entirely. Reader's choice, really.
Jestful Statement - 33 - HD
Hey, you. You're finally awake.- At egscomicsCommentaryThis comic was delayed for writing reasons. They weren't super complicated writing reasons, but I was tired, and they seemed very complicated at the time to me?In any case, this is pretty much a very streamlined version of what I'd originally planned. Getting from the original plan to this was a convoluted maze of twists and turns, but editing and story ideas can be like that sometimes.What's also different is Camelia's name isn't just a note saying "figure out a...
Next EGSNP Saturday for writing reasons
My apologies for this! I wasn't happy with what I had originally planned, but I thought I could work on other things, and sort it out in the back of my mind in time to get it done anyway.That did not happen. Sorry about that.
Jestful Statement - 32 - HD
Grace's Turn!- At egscomicsCommentaryThose last couple of sound effects probably shouldn't be taken literally.Probably.I mean, maybe one of the students is a fan of fighting games, and they said those?The exact spacing and angles in panel two also probably shouldn't be taken literally. I just felt hitting the borders illustrated what happened with the greatest clarity.Even then, I tossed in arrows for good measure.
Just Not Sure - Susan and Catalina
First version Susan is in long pants, second version Susan is (presumably) in shorts.Story A:Catalina was in a cat form. This much was obvious to Susan.What was not obvious to Susan, however, was whether that proved Catalina had cat-themed magic. This was evidence in its favor, certainly, but there were other factors to consider.For example, the collar Catalina was wearing. Susan believed a collar, if you weren't Rhoda, was an odd thing to wear. Odd things weren't automatically enchanted, but Susan couldn't just dismiss it.Even if t...
Jestful Statement - 31 - HD
SPIKE- At egscomicsCommentaryI really wasn't sure how big to make the volleyball.I looked up how big volleyballs were, but that wasn't the issue. Scale in comics with stylized characters gets weird, as everything is relative.An accurately sized volleyball might not look too small relative to the character's body, but what about when compared to the cartoonishly-proportioned head and hands?And what about characters of varying designs? Within one style, characters can be stylized in different directions in order to emphasize character...
Jestful Statement - 30 - HD
The judge.- At egscomicsCommentary2014 Godzilla "let them fight" references are still popular with the kids, right?"Uh..."YEAH they are!
Jestful Statement - 29 - HD
Challenge!- At egscomicsCommentaryI'm not sure I'd be comfortable making this joke if Smash Bros didn't exist.
January 22 Poll #2
Cheerleadra cheering like a Cheerleader.Can vote for more than one.
January 22 Poll #1
When Grace’s power is challenged during volleyball by a tall, muscular guy, Grace decides to make her form show her strength. But how does she do this?Can vote for more than one.At least one Milestone image later this week.
Jestful Statement - 28 - HD
A new challenger!- At egscomicsCommentaryThis guy is intentionally more muscular and bulky than he likely would be, because this is a visual medium, and I needed to convey that this is a beefy dude.Were this a novel, I could write... Um... What would I write?Some dude walked up. He was BUFF.Yeah, that would've done it.Anyway, he has glasses, because it turns out nearsightedness can affect you even if you have muscles. Who'da thunk it.CULTURE!It is my understanding that, in some cultures, it could be considered rude to not be overly mode...
Jestful Statement - 27 - HD
Can you do the cool thing?- At egscomicsCommentaryI'm not a volleyball expert, but I'm pretty sure this all checks out.I actually went back and edited the previous page a bit to make Spikey-haired girl's eyes closer to how I want them. I was really tired when I made that comic, and I don't think it was my A-game.I was feeling better drawing this comic, and Grace in panel two is evidence of that. I like when Grace winds up pointing in separate directions with crossed arms.
Jestful Statement - 26 - HD
EDIT - I didn't quite get Spiky-haired girl's eyes right the first time? Could still be improved, but don't want to devote too much time to them. If curious, the first attachment is the original version, the one with "FIX" at the end is the newer one. I also corrected a shading error.I'm hypothetically conscious enough to post this- At egscomicsCommentaryI really wasn't sure if I was going to be continuing this storyline or not, as I would have been satisfied with leaving things off with it being clear just how much ...
Jestful Statement - 25 - HD
What- At egscomicsCommentaryMe: I'm going to draw a simplified big crowd!Also me: Wait, what exactly would that look like?Also Also Me: Where actually even are they in the school that's big enough for a big crowd, a high ceiling, and is presumably AWAY from the cafeteria?Also Also Also Me: Do I really have room for a crowd in four panels? I really want that silent beat before reactions to imply Grace and Ellen gaining some distance.Me: I'm going to imply several witnesses of an indeterminate number!
Jestful Statement - 24 - HD
No handstands!- At egscomicsCommentaryYeah, um, here's the thing:Grace is a LITTLE stronger than she looks.Just a little.I have no idea if anything about this makes sense. I just wanted Grace to do a cool move enough to draw five gosh dang panels for it.And yes.The ceiling was high enough.Because I said so.
Jestful Statement - 23 - HD
Be true to yourself.- At egscomicsCommentaryDON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!Especially not with a full backpack hanging on one leg. SO many ways that could go wrong.With THAT out of the way...YAY!I'm soooo happy this comic exists. I really, REALLY wanted to do this comic (and the next one), but I wasn't sure I could pull off Grace walking on her hands like this.I had four things to figure out:1 - What happen with her outfit when upside down?Answer: The shirt is long enough to be affected by gravity while still (mostly) covering Grace.2 - Wha...
