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wow, is that a new comic, and post?!?!?!?!? YAY! more please |
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[May. 31st, 2008|10:24 pm] |
Hello,
I recently checked on RPG World, because I remembered it being an entertaining read. I was happy to see some new stuff since I last checked (some time in 2006). Well, in reading the newer posts and what was written, I was a little saddened to read this line:
"I never thought I'd be writing Shakespeare or anything but looking back at the comic archives became embarrassing."
I just want to encourage Ian that, while it wasn't Shakespeare, RPG World is and always will be a landmark of online comics. I recall saying, "*sigh* Times are tough." to a friend over the internet I hadn't seen since eighth grade, and my friend started laughing hysterically. It is entertaining, something many comics still fail to do! It was fun and made you want to keep reading it.
That's really all I wanted to say. This is meant only as encouragement, not complaining about RPG World not having been updated.
I hope all your works go well, Ian! |
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| Um... so. The comic. |
[Oct. 20th, 2007|09:26 pm] |
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When's it going to be updated again? |
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| Wow, long time no see. |
[Aug. 4th, 2007|10:25 pm] |
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Hi Ian,
You probably don't remember me, but I used to post on the (very buggy and post eating) old Keenspace forums, under the handle "FF Fanatic". What you may remember, for better or worse, is what I ended up doing at one point. I was part of a group of role playing forum members, who ended up making another forum for role play alone. I just wanted to get that out in the open, before posting the rest of this:
Your comic was one of the first on-line comic strips I started following, back during my sophomore year of college back in 2000. I still can't believe it's been that long, sometimes. I was usually a very shy and quiet person, until I joined your comic's forums. Talking with people there helped me to loosen up a bit, and slowly come out of my reclusive shell. Eventually, I became friends with several people there. While many of the posters eventually moved on to other things, I still chat with many of them today. I even met a few at an Otakon convention, finally meeting them in person. This is something that would not have happened, had we not all been readers of your comic.
While I realize this is all indirectly related to the comic itself, I just wanted to say thanks for giving us the opportunity to meet and befriend one another. I know the forums for the comic, and the comic itself, have caused you a lot of grief over the years. But I just wanted you to know that I enjoyed your comic very much, and that it had a very positive impact on my life. Thank you for sharing it with us, and helping me to make many good friends.
I'm sorry that you're not as fond of the comic as you once were, but I can definitely relate somewhat. I sometimes look back at things I wrote and came up with back in 2000, and wonder what the hell I was thinking. Thankfully, I've also seen some of my old ideas re-used later for much better things. I'm glad you're doing this too, even if it's just cameo character designs in some cases. It's nice to see you're doing well, and most of all enjoying your job to boot. I hope you continue to enjoy your work, and have fun with whatever you tackle next.
And, as cheesy as this is to end with, it feels appropriate.
Despite evidence to the contrary, I still think Eikre is Galgarion =P
Take care man, and good luck. =) |
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| Ooh, updates |
[Jun. 12th, 2007|02:14 pm] |
Glad to see something there :D
Incidentally, way back in the archives I saw mentioned that someone was making RPG World: The Game. Does anyone know where I could find that? |
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| Two questions abut the latest update. |
[Jun. 9th, 2007|08:30 pm] |
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The foremost and most obvious one:
Just when and where is the action taking place? How much of plot was just Infinite Crisis'd out of existence? Obviously, all will be explained in due time, but those of us who'd like to have a vague clue as to what's happening....
Oh, and is Eikre supposed to be a Rouge, or is that a misspelling? Too lazy to read the archives anf find out. |
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[Jun. 7th, 2007|11:23 pm] |
Wow-wee-wow-wow, I didn't even know this community existed and I feel really, really stupid for not realizing it. I've been a fan of the comic for god knows how long. This is all a little embarassing.
So I checked the website tonight and wow, there's a news entry talking about Ian and why he put RPG world on hiatus, and maybe a hint that he might come back - or he might not. It's good to get an all out explanation that's not fulled with annoyance, though, and it's even cooler that he's been getting a bunch of e-mails! (And to see what he's been working on since then.)
So what do you guys think about this new entry? |
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| Yayyyy |
[Jun. 7th, 2007|10:01 pm] |
I forgot I had an account here. Anyway, I'm glad I check the comic every once in a while (and have been since August 2003 or something like that) because it's nice to see that Ian hasn't technically given up yet on his comic. It's a fun, great story and it would be nice to see it end on a good note.
And then I'll wait for RPG World 2. Maybe.
(BTW, I heard somebody made a fan game about the comic, but I can't find it. At all. Anyone else know what I'm talking about?) |
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[Jun. 7th, 2007|04:31 pm] |
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I usually never do this, and I'm a very quiet individual. I even reactivated my account to say this. I always enjoyed Ian's story. I think that he shouldn't ever be ashamed of it. I understand not having time, or not enjoying writing it. But Ian should be proud of his comic, because it entertained so many people. Thank you for still caring and posting more. I don't care if Ian stops the story or not, but I do hope that if he does, he stops for the right reasons. |
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| MOAR NU STUF! |
[Jun. 6th, 2007|01:44 pm] |
Hey, everyone! There's more new stuff up, complete with a blogpost! And even if this is never read, thanks, Ian, for the explanation. I think I might be speaking for everyone when I say that we appreciate it. Even if there isn't much else after this, thanks.
(And, yes, I am new to this community. :D) |
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| *Sigh* |
[May. 18th, 2007|10:22 pm] |
I love Ian! He's giving us pretty comics to read! Says he's gonna do it for a week too! Every day. I hope this means he might pick up the main storyline and give it the finale it deserves!
Kodah. |
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| New Comic! |
[May. 15th, 2007|10:45 pm] |
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Honestly this Time, the site's theme is updated and there's a new comic!!!!!! |
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[Apr. 1st, 2007|10:11 am] |
OMG NEW COMIC
Look, guys! |
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| An e-mail to Ian J |
[Jan. 15th, 2007|10:36 pm] |
Hey Ian.
My name is Emily, and you have no idea who I am.
About four and a half years ago, I ventured into the world of video games when a friend of mine came to visit, and brought this crazy contraption known as a "playstation" and these things called "Video Games" over to my house. Amongst these video games were Final Fantasy VII and IX, to which I very quickly became addicted. I played them non-stop, almost entirely ignoring his presence for that week he stayed at my house. Finally, he left, and took these games with him...Oh how I mourned the loss of my precious, precious games. I was about 15 at this point in my life.
I craved more RPGs, but I lacked a system to play them on, and my computer lacked the capabilites to use such crazy contraptions known as "emulators."
It was at this point a good friend of mine recommended this crazy thing known as a webcomic called "RPG World."
Whaaat?! What is this "webcomic" that you speak of? Upon begining to read it, I was immediately enthralled by it's humorous tale, and amusing characters. It was a couple of months later when I discovered an aquaintance at school also was a huge fan of your comic, and she quickly persuaded me to join the forums.
Since then, it's been one adventure after another, and I am proud to say that even since the original closure of the RPG World forum, there have been a number of us that have still retained that sense of community. We still have about 25 regular members from the orginal boards, and another 50 that pop in on a semi-regular basis.
The other day one of the newer members just started a thread announcing his one year anniversary on the forum, which got everyone started on how long each of us had been a part of the community, the oldest being about four years and seven months old. I thought it was neat how we're still all together after all these years, and kinda wanted to thank you for sparking it all. If it weren't for your comic, none of us would've ever met, and yet because of it a lot of us have been talking for years.
In that thread, one of the members posted a link to the comic that he had joined at, and I started reading through the comic again because of it. It's too bad you never finished the story, it was a lot of fun to read, and I've probably read through your archives six or seven times by this point, though this is the first time in about two or three years.
I was kind of curious if you were ever planning on finishing the comic. I figure that the answer is probably a no, but getting a solid answer would be nice. I just finished it this afternoon, and you really did leave off at quite the cliff hanger.
Anyway, I just thought I'd say thanks for all the fun and games.
If it's of any interest to you, the forum we're at now is www.thekidsarentalright.org
We've changed names multiple times since the original forums closed, but that itself is another story, which would take entirely too long to tell.
But yeah, as I said, thanks for all the fun you've given us. I think you've had a pretty big impact on most of our lives, which is saying a lot considering most of us have probably never even e-mailed you. All you're really known as is the infamous "Ian J." and yet you managed to bring all of us together.
It's been fun. Thanks.
-Emily |
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[Dec. 24th, 2006|01:28 am] |
Hello. New to the community, not the comic. Anyway, I was thinking the best Christmas and/or other holiday present ever would be a new RPGWorld from Ian. Do you not agree?
Ian, make me the happiest child on earth Christmas morning.
My own personal Santa Claus. |
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[Aug. 3rd, 2006|01:54 am] |
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hi. i'm new to the community, but not to the comic. I, unfortunately, stumbled across RPG World last summer when it was on its very last leg. I got hooked and then...you all know the rest.
I've just started going through the archives again and was feeling a bit inspired so I made this:
web link - Hero/Cherry Love
Enjoy! |
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| Anyone seen Ian's short film? |
[Jul. 23rd, 2006|12:37 am] |
I happened to stumble across a short cartoon that Ian made in art school. I just thought I'd give a heads up to whoever wants to see.
UNFAIR |
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[Apr. 1st, 2006|09:14 pm] |
OMG NEW COMIC
Look, guys! |
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[Mar. 13th, 2006|12:07 pm] |
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Has anybody heard anything about RPGWorld, or from Ian? |
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| Keepin' the Faith |
[Feb. 4th, 2006|10:25 pm] |
a little fan art for ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) ian_j
I was seized by a bit of inspiration.
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