Monthly Q & A- May

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Kique Nordin

The tribe will get visited by the Solar Stag whenever they get to hear about it, and they will become registered and get visits from the Guild like any other tribe, but they don´t have to follow the guidelines set by the Matriarch, and can do as they please, at their own risk.

Kique Nordin

I don´t think so as I have their heights written up on the wiki and it´s not too different from the regular real life breeds.

Kique Nordin

If a new tribe was to be made, what kind of process has to be done? Does the Solar Stag tribe have to be notified as well?

Spiritstrike

Will u do another size chart with all the characters etc again but this time put a humanoid in there to size them up?

Taiga and the other short coated breeds are mostly located in the south and Ranach has never traveled beyond the Meteor territory :)

Kique Nordin

Looking back at the comic, I remember that on page 59, Rananch stated that he'd never heard of the Gazal breed. Now that I looked at the website, the Taiga Gazal is said to be common. Is that just the fact that Ranach likely hasn't traveled outside much so he doesn't of the breed or is there just a specific region (like the Akiulfr and Taiga Lion ) that mostly only has this breed? ^^

Skittles

I haven´t shown and designed that many necklaces of the Orion tribe yet, simply because there hasn´t been much focus on that tribe compared to a tribe like the Whispervale where the pages showed their rank process.

Kique Nordin

Tons of practice through tutorials and videos of canine/feline movement. I also watch my own dog a lot during walks or just being at home relaxing. I watch how his paws and legs move and are placed during certain poses and such. A serie of anatomy guides has started on the $8 pledge as well, chart #2 will be posted next month

Kique Nordin

I know that this comic is a huge project for you (and I hope all is going well) as well as the site but as I was looking through the tribes, I noticed that the O.O is the only one who hadn't really portrayed a way to show what rank they hold within the pack. So with the MT, the paint, the MN, paint as well and so forth. The O.O however hasn't really been seen with that as it says that they wear necklaces. Besides the trio and Thakir, I don't think I've seen the necklaces as they don't use paint like most tribes. Will we begin to see that soon? :3

Skittles

Can we have full size pages as part of the $15 pledge?

Akela74

I can never think of anything good to ask about the comic. So instead I will ask advice. How do you draw paws and legs so well? They are what I always have trouble with. Do you have any advice on drawing legs and paws?

Morgran

He will get his rank soon. Panic as well as Piccolo are valued pack and family members so they will get a rank as well

Kique Nordin

He Should be there, probably just not visible due to the angle that we're being shown ^^

Skittles

I looked at the last page and wondered, if Takir still was here when Roghir stroke Jahla?.. As he's not seen beside Jahla on the last but one panel?

ElenPanter

Since it seems clear that Roamer will be joining the MT tribe, will he be getting a rank soon or will that be in the more distant future? And I've been curious. Once you make it for the Asmundr pack (when they get accepted as a pack), will Panic also fall into ranks or will he just be a member but with no official rank? If that makes sense, haha.

Skittles

Believe there was a poll a while back for a bonus page and if my memory serves correct, Lifa and Ran are getting a bonus page in the near future ^^

Skittles

I was wondering I know Ranulfr is dead, but would you ever possibly do a bonus page of him and Lifa sometime? Or a bonus page of him and the pups like family time or something that wasnt shown back in the Asmundr comic?

VonTriggers

Ok thanks !

Akela74

I'm re-reading the Asmundr comic as was wondering about the creature that Ranulfr kills in the last battle. Did you ever explain what it was?

KatrineSL95

1. More about this will be seen in the pages. 2. Yes

Kique Nordin

Yes, and there’s a higher chance that the pups will turn out more aki than dog

Kique Nordin

Her main rank is Warrior but can sometimes step in as Guard

Kique Nordin

That´s a very broad question X) Narrow it down a bit and I can see if I can help

Kique Nordin

Maybe later today (:

Kique Nordin

Is Fremja only Warrior or a Warrior and Guard? As on the Wiki is says only Warrior, but on page 355 Ronja says she ranked both Warrior and Guard. Just to clear confusion. XD

Tora Collita

I understand if you can’t answer this, but can Akiulfr’s breed with other breeds of dog like Jaro’s?

crypticity

Idk if it will appear in the story but Roghir mate, does she know the true story as his trusted mate or not? Is it a coincidence that Roghirs mate has traits in appearance from Ferah and Kargo (eye dots?) You once said the demon from Johaan will reappear in a way- did it meant Rogio or is that yet to be seen?

Kuni

Advice on comic-making? :')

When will the next preview come out? XD (on the edge of my seat after today's page lol)

DD

Great choice of background picture btw

JackalHackal

1. He will always love his sister. 2. She has caught up on most, and will soon be fluid again. 3. Yes, more will be added to the wiki once they´re discovered on the pages.

Kique Nordin

1. Does Rohgir love Jahla deep down, even if he doesn't show it? 2. Has Aira been able to re-learn/re-word everything -- I believe she wasn't able to talk properly at first or something? 3. Are there more species (aside the dogs/cats) we will be revealed to? Like, what they hunt and stuff

I find them on youtube or going through artists albums and playlists on spotify. I usually search for instrumental scores from more unknown/ new artists and composers (:

Kique Nordin

They can produce the paint by either putting plants up to dry, or get more liquid-like paint from different plants/trees

Kique Nordin

How do you find the amazing music that plays so well with 2 or more pages? Do you listen to one, then draw around it? Or draw out the page(s) and find the right music after?

Prålig

What dogs use to paint tribal markings? I know they make color from flowers but what is that thing Jonna painted Ronja in second or third chapter?

Waikku

Could we see a tutorial on that?

Can´t reveal any answers to this. It´s best not to ask any future plot relating questions

Kique Nordin

Will Father know of what Roghir did? (I really hope he will. I hope he will reassign leadership or at least tell the tribe of what really happened.)

1. He´s seal King agouti with gazelle stripe 2. They will be seen again, can´t reveal more. 3. I think it´s pretty clear that he doesn´t want to be associated with the other species yet, and he doesn´t value what the dogs and cats of Asmundr went through. 4. It has to be marked as Fan Fiction, with original credit for the species given to me. And no profit can be made of it. 5. yes. 6. Can´t reveal that. 7. Can´t reveal that

Kique Nordin

1. What coat color is roghir 2. Will the asmundr pack be involved in this story in any way if not will Lifa or Nita get a say so of roghir views 3. What is roghir’s view on other species 4. If someone was to make a story involving the akiulfr and the other species what are the restrictions on that 5. Will they’re be character sheets fr the asmundr pack 6. Are you going to do anymore random pair ups 7. Are they’re going to be any more pups from the 2nd generation of the asmundr pack besides ronjas

Territory maps are currently in the process of being made. Maps of Midnightgarde and Solar Stag are already up on the wiki

Kique Nordin

Next chapter (:

Kique Nordin

It often varies depending on the tribes but most rites/ceremonies takes place when the pup is 5 months old

Kique Nordin

Would it be possible to get a map of the meteor tribe as the layout seems really interesting especially with a whole lake in it

Kisumi

I go by what I feel works for the comic, simple layout with the same number of panels and spacing for each page, usually 7-8 panels, with 3 rows. I usually only change the layout a bit depending on the speed of the scene. There will be less and bigger panels if it´s a slow-paced scene or a transition page where the focus will change to a different character. If it´s a fast moving scene, or lots of talking, then there is usually the standard 8 panels, sometimes I make 3 panels on 1 row if it´s an action scene or heavily focused on facial expressions. Example 1: Page 352, showing slow transitions 1st row, 1 panel: Camera slowly transitions focus from the Meteor Tribe wall, onto to the depths of the forest. 2nd row, 1 panel: Camera focuses on the entrance of a small cave and slowly closes in on the entrance. 3rd row, 1 panel: Seeing the inside of the cave. Camera placed on elevated ground with a shot of Ulfr and Ranach being busy. 4th row- 2 panels: Camera zooms in on Ranach as he is about to turn his head. Second panel shows a closer look on his face as he smirks. Example 2- Page 322, showing action shots 1st row, 2 panels: First panel shows Rhov´s expression as he spots Feaf. Second panel shows what he sees. 2nd row, 2 panels: First panel shows Feaf leaping up, with the camera focused on her firm expression. Second panel shows a side shot of how she lands on the creature. 3rd row, 3 panels: Three panels showing a fast-paced action scene where Feaf climbs up towards the throat of the creature and takes a hold. 4th row, 2 panels: First panel shows Feaf taking the creature down, second panel focuses on Rhov´s impressed reaction.

Kique Nordin

When will we be seeing the Whispervale Tribe again?

Contemptible Desires

Is there a common age for a pup/youngster to join a rank in a tribe or does it vary between tribes?

Yami

How do you decide how to structure each page? Ie the size of each frame and number of frames. How do you decide how many pages each scene requires or does it just play out

JackalHackal