Art update?

[[TS] Shadow]

I've noticed in the new strip (673) that Roy now has a little v-shaped cut on his armor, exposing a bit of his chest. This leads me to believe that there's an art update all around. Can anyone notice anything else?

[Meg]

Haley's Hair.:smallamused: Nah just kidding, I think we all noticed that.

[SPoD]

Haley's bowstring is now grey, not black.

Also, I think the default speech text size got a touch smaller, though I can't be sure.

[TheBibliophile]

I think you're right. I had noticed that it was a little harder to read, but didn't take the trouble to figure out why. :smalltongue:

[RMS Oceanic]

I think the 'V' in Roy's armour is improved ventilation. It is a Desert, afterall.

[Kurien]

Also, I think the panel borders are slightly wider.

[Zanaril]

If you look at the tent flaps there's *gasp* shading!

And inside the tents! We'll have to watch out for that Shadowdancer!

[the_tick_rules]

Hey maybe the giant got a raise?

[Armitage]

Hey maybe the giant got a raise?
Nah... it's just that I recently bought all the books and the Giant is now swimming in money ;)

[Wizzardman]

I'm amazed no one has mentioned the crazy-new multicolor action lines yet. Those are awesome.

[littlequietguy]

This comic has the only desert background in so long it feels like an upgrade in itself.

[Spiryt]

Shadow;6832961']I've noticed in the new strip (673) that Roy now has a little v-shaped cut on his armor, exposing a bit of his chest. This leads me to believe that there's an art update all around. Can anyone notice anything else?

Well, indeed!

But a... cut in armor that exposes a bit of chest? That is a bit weird.

And wearing armor on a naked chest is rather hardcore.

Maybe it's something else?

[Zanaril]

I'm amazed no one has mentioned the crazy-new multicolor action lines yet. Those are awesome.

Nah, they've always been like that.

[factotum]

Also, I think the default speech text size got a touch smaller, though I can't be sure.

There's a lot of speech in this comic--it had to be smaller to fit it all in. Doesn't mean all the text is going to be that size going forward.

[Alysar]

Rich will continue making tiny changes, until finally in the very last comic they will be completely photorealistic.

[King of Nowhere]

I can't believe I didn't noticed anything! Yeah, shadows!
I'm waiting for the ultimate art upgrade to see Haley in another bath scene and enjoy it :smallbiggrin:

[Hann]

Also, I don't know if this counts, but Blackwing is clearly on V's shoulder. Good to know he'll be in the comic more.:smallsmile:

[Wizzardman]

Nah, they've always been like that.

Really? They look a little different this time around. But that might just be the background.

[Zanaril]

Really? They look a little different this time around. But that might just be the background.

They only change if there's a drastic contrast of background colours.

Such as when Backwing pops in #672 (although I'm sure I've seen them before that.)

[Dark Faun]

Blackwing actually doesn't appear in 172 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0172.html), but the movement lines there are black instead of the current blue. :smallsmile:

[Zanaril]

172? I clearly said 672.

I am not sleep deprived!!

[Dark Faun]

I know you meant 672, I just happened to think mentioning 172 was fitting because of the current discussion about the color of the action lines. :smalltongue:

And I agree with Spiryt. Wearing an armor straight on the skin in a desert is hardcore.

[ericgrau]

If you look at the tent flaps there's *gasp* shading!

And inside the tents! We'll have to watch out for that Shadowdancer!
I know! His class is relevant again, after hundreds more strips of not.


I know you meant 672, I just happened to think mentioning 172 was fitting because of the current discussion about the color of the action lines. :smalltongue:

And I agree with Spiryt. Wearing an armor straight on the skin in a desert is hardcore.
Yeah it requires fortitude saves, but Roy and Durkon can make them at their level.

[Elfin]

This comic has the only desert background in so long it feels like an upgrade in itself.

I agree. Gives the comic a fresh look, somehow.

[Cizak]

Also, I don't know if this counts, but Blackwing is clearly on V's shoulder. Good to know he'll be in the comic more.:smallsmile:

Cool! I didn't see that!

[Kaytara]

Nah, they've always been like that.

Not quite. They were black until the art update after the starmetal arc. Compare 189 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0189.html) and 200 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0200.html).

But yeah, they've been here a long time.

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