Red Diamonds & Blue Pearls

No, it's not those KataKomics I like drawing so much. (*cue disappointed groan*) It's something new, and fresh! ...Well, somewhat.

I've started, and will hencefore maintain, an new sprite comic of mine! One that I like to call... Red Diamonds & Blue Pearls! Basically, it's going to be the story of D/P/Pt... retold in an older, Game Boy-reminiscent art style!

Here's the link to the site: http://reddiamondsbluepearls.smackjeeves.com/

...So? You like, perhaps? It's only just begun, but it'll keep getting better, I promise!

(And yes, I haven't been on ZEJ much lately, but I've had some issues at home. Sue me.)

 

RE: A new webcomic? From ME?!

Thankee you both. :3 Makes me happy to hear feedback. ^_^

Anyhow, besides my more "recent" updates (including a newly added "Meet The Characters" and "FAQ" section), I've also done some...experimenting. Seeing as how RDBP is in an 8-bit GSC GameBoy graphics style visually, I decided to try out making music from DP that fits the style as well. ...I suck at proper MIDI sequencing however, so I just took some ripped MIDIs from D/P and applied a NES/GameBoy soundfont (and in some cases sped up the track). At least it sounds kind of authentic. I already 'remixed' a few tunes as a sort of "demo". Maybe I should continue this trend and remix ALL the songs from DP? Hey, maybe it would make the comic more dynamic. XD

http://db.tt/Fyoe6mst -- Diamond's Theme
http://db.tt/g6N7LBh9 -- Pearl's Theme
http://db.tt/ZddJfKNE -- Twinleaf Town
http://db.tt/Yd1uxMWR -- Route 201
http://db.tt/HZZo4ePj -- Lake
http://db.tt/gD0bm4G2 -- Battle: Wild Pokemon

Please, let me know if they sound alright to you! I practically live off of feedback. (I know that sounds pathetic, but sue me. I DID say I was currently depressed after all. :/)

 

Thanks again, you two! I almost forgot how fun it is to make new comics. Right now, I'm hard at work on the next one (with any luck, I can finish it late today!), but until the next update, I just have a little something to share you with folks.

Remember how I posted those links to the "8-bit"ized music from D/P? Well, after looking back on what I did, it doesn't sound very authentic. After all, it's just a MIDI with a fancy 8-bit soundfont. Close, but no cigar. So, I finally got around to making a D/P song in FamiTracker! That's right--authentic 8-bit NES sound! And what better place to start for music than Route 201?

The NSF file (Nintendo Sound File) is here. ---> Route 201
You'll need an emulator like FCEUX to play it, though. Or you can just play it with VLC Media Player, either one works.

As a bonus, there's also a ZIP file including the NSF, plus an MP3 file of the song, and the original FamiTracker module I made it with! ---> Route 201 + Module

I'll likely be doing Twinleaf Town next, followed by either Diamond or Pearl's leitmotif song. And then maybe a battle theme next... but it's not like tracking these is easy. I pretty much have to plot it all out by ear! (Fun Fact: That 30 second loop of Route 201? It took me FOUR HOURS.)

This is my first-ever FT song, so please let me know how it sounds. I should have the next comic up in a jiffy. And it only took four months. Huh. Keep tabs, people!

 

http://reddiamondsbluepearls.smackjeeves.com/comics/1540676/02-014-crate-r-lake/

FINALLY! FINISHED! THAT! DARN! COMIC!

...Well, Comic 02-014 is finished at least. But it's a start! I'll be sure to keep everyone posted on further updates here!

 

Well, that was quick. Another update, so soon after the last. Also, lawl, triple post.

02-015: Belated Intros

I'm on a roll today. Possibly because it's my birthday and all, but whatevs.