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Score: 10
LARRY episode 1

"Interesting break from the usual serious dramas..."

submission: LARRY episode 1
date: November 21, 2009

From Paladin to the Composer, I've always thought of you as a dramatic flash artist. And it's quite interesting to see you break away from the seriousness and experiment with something very unique.

So you've decided to trash the "noble" hero tradition and give rise to a tiny, but brutal little monster. Well done. And you've even done the excellent "show, but don't tell." For example, from the first episode you've already demonstrated the stats of the little kid - his offense and defense. The kid is excessively brutal and brave, as he beat the crap out of and maimed the herald so he has superb offensive skills such as power and speed. And he got knocked bloody by a slam of a door (although it may be for comical effects), he has a weak overall defense, health, and stamina (and the fact that he's very small). You need to keep doing "show, but don't tell". That's probably one of the most powerful things you've got going there, mate.

Excellent animation and smooth effects. My personal favorite part was when Larry was marked as he was knighted and blasted with a torrent of arrows. The blur effect and fire of the arrows was awesome. The slow motion was a bit wacky. It did not show the slow motion very clearly. Slow motion would be done in contrast with a large variety of moving things slowing down. We've only seen the king's face and voice slow down, and that's not very clear. What would be clear would be hands clapping and people cheering going from fast clapping to very slow clapping (yes and then show the king's face). And the wizard stopping the arrows, you could make an effect where the arrow slows down and there's a 3D 360 turn view of the wizard slowing the arrows down and blocking them.

The best part is the plot going in a very unique direction, breaking away from the traditional "powerful evil mastermind." Usually it's the mastermind who is confident in his power and underestimates the hero. Now we've got the mastermind who is not confident in his own power and wants to choose a crappy hero. So we've got a tiny, barbaric freak pitched up against a wanna-be villain (As long as he's not like Team Rocket in Pokemo, i'm okay) - that combination would probably make the most powerful comedy ever.

What I could suggest, however, is that the hero remains the underdog. Character development is very important - do not EVER make him turn powerful within one episode. I could not stress that enough - that's usually how many epic stories destroy themselves. Make him lose some fights to give him room for development. But remember - as the hero turns stronger, you must make the advisor stronger (even if he's only an idiot).

So we've discussed the hero, the villain - now about the trainer and the king. I find it odd that a magician is going to teach him the way of the sword. That's like asking a math teacher to teach english. So far, I enjoy his personality and his relationship with Larry, "Something tells me you'll do just...fine..."

Weapons define a character. I understand you're going for the traditional legend with a legendary sword. But might I suggest something more brutal? Everyone uses sword that it's getting old. Now a War Hammer to smash things for a little kid like that would be interesting, and would probably create some very hilariously brutal effects. *Wink*

And remember, in a plot, don't leave out loose ends. The marksmen failed. I understand the king is stupid, but he should know that something is at least amiss from the sudden burst of hostility and send men out to investigate. You need to clear that up on the next episode. I mean, you can't just let the bowmen just appear and disappearing from the rest of the episodes without a trace and without the king retaliating.

I also understand that you chose to parody the usual "son follows father's footstep" and make fun of it. But ugh... making out with his father's rotting severed head is absolutely disgusting. Don't do that again.

And you need more tits. Bring in some female characters. And a rival for Larry is essential. Possibly a female rival. Hilarious.

November 21, 2009

Author's Response:

what a flippin great review! a lot there for me to think about. i liked houw you brought to attention the 'stats' sorta things, which is interesting coz that is exactly how e would function in the upcoming games :) also with slowing down the scene even more, i wasnt trying to have the whole thing appear in slow motion, only the kins speech bit by bit in anticipation. it may not have been clear enough but i dont mind, i tend to have the job of balancing quite a lot of elements :P oh and a 360 turn, knowing how much of a perfectionist i am, would add another week to my animations work and i'm a little lazy deep down :P

dont worry about the main character becoming too powerful. and who ever said it'll only ever be one good guy against one bad guy? :P the hero got a companion, would the villain? who knows? I DO but i'm bloody well not telling! lol.

i have to go with sword simply because the series is pulling on chliches. the cliche is the hero is a knight with a sword, the pull is that the sword originated from a cheese and chicken platter rather then a mighty legend of it being held within a great stone or some crap. plus, i like swords and bludgeoning is nowhere as near as fun as slicing up people :)

oh and every character you see, especially the ones that speak, have permanent roles in the series, you will see the marksmen again, you will probably see the overlords response to their failure, and even some of the characters who have not even spoken i have already planned entire episodes to revolve around.

as for the son making out with the fathers head, it was a one off thing, i just had to for kicks :P it got the response i expected lol. i will bring in women as main charactersm a little hard atm as i wanan keep voice acting local and atm its just me and my brother. i'll figure it out. i'm keeping out sex jokes tho. they dont appeal to me.

thanks for the great review man, must have taken you at least a day right?

:D

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Score: 9
Super Mario bros Z ep.8

"Well, the fight battles were awesome as usual..."

date: October 10, 2009

I enjoy your series as I would an anime series. I really do. The fight scenes are incredibly suspenseful, the combat moves were inventive, and you definitely show an incredible relationship between real DBZ characters and the ones you use.

For instance, we definitely know that Sonic/Mario is Goku, they're the strongest of the group of 5. Then we have Shadow, who is the lone wolf and arrogant, constantly angry Vegeta. Yoshi would be Piccolo, the green guy, and plus we have yoshi island, which is similar to the home of the Green men, Planet Namek, except you didn't make Yoshi as bad-ass as he did Piccolo. And hence (Yeah, I know - Luigi would be Krillin), my first complaint - the lack of focus on Yoshi. I hope you have prepared to keep a spotlight for yoshi, many people's favorite mario character. We want yoshi to have a background and a history, and yoshi's own unique special powers aside from the mario brothers and the hedgehogs. Because so far the only character who has not had a powered up form would be Yoshi.

I would suggest having half a series or more dedicated to something like say, the legend of the "Angel yoshi", where yoshi turns into a dragon. We've seen everyone power up with fire flowers, power stars, etc. Sonic, Mario, Shadow, and even luigi. Now it's Yoshi's turn. Give yoshi the spotlight.

Drama is essential in an anime series. Especially since your series is so ambitious, you need good drama. Now, there's a difference between a scene being dramatic (good) and a scene being cheesy (bad). For example, "Shadow" leaving the team. It's a bit cheesy. You didn't give Shadow enough development for us to really "miss" him, hence, making things a bit awkward. A good "team member leaving" scene, if you've read the manga series One Piece, would be when Usopp leaves the Straw hat Pirates. It was dramatic, because they argued over a large matter, with a calm before tension, and then the storm. There was no calm before the storm, so the anger came as a shock. In OP, however, he built the tension up slowly, and soon, we were on the edge of our feet.

What you could have done, for example, was have Shadow hint at leaving a few times, but calmed down every time, but each time with increasing difficulty. And soon, at the height of problems, he proposes to leave, except this time with true intent. Shadow would anger up, Sonic would not take him seriously, and Shadow would attack Sonic, which leaves Sonic shocked. And when Shadow seriously injures Sonic, Sonic would understand that Shadow is serious, and an epic fight ensues, with happy memories and flashbacks in between fights. That's how to build up drama.

That would also be killing three birds with one stone - you allowed a Shadow vs. Sonic face-off, you will allow war between team members, something that always happens in every good series, and you would also allow tears from our eyes when we see Shadow finally leave the team after so much history, so much tension, and so much blood.

So I'm not saying Shadow leaving the team is a bad idea, I just think it is way too rushed. And with such an incredible series, it's awkward to see cheese rather than drama. If you think you haven't done drama before, remember the destruction of Mobius? That was well done, because it was detailed and well-thought out. Put more thought into it.

And also, the 3D idea is wonderful, but because it's sprite, and your anime drawing of the gang, though good, is still underdeveloped. I'll let it slide this time because it's your first time testing that idea.

I thank you so much for releasing it less than 16 months since SMBZ 7. Procastination is not a thing that is easily forgiven, especially from a bit-shot artist like you.

Looking to see more from you, and soon, like this time.

Best wishes, and good luck!

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Score: 10
Wilson Beard's Cannons

"Damn!"

date: October 3, 2009

I'd like to order a cannon please! XD

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Score: 10
Retarded Windows Song

"Favorited it! Dude, you're a genius!"

date: October 1, 2008

Well, if Vista was a horrible idea and difficult to load, at least it has adequate sounds. Whoa, how did you do it? 26 of all time? Dude, check your rank. You're #8 now. I'm going to vote 5 for this everyday.

It's not retarded at all. It's brilliant. Looking forward for more of your musical works! So what next? Windows XP sounds?

October 1, 2008

Author's Response:

I think its lagging, I'm way below #8 now :<

Oh god no, not winXP sounds xD Thanks though

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Score: 10
Entering the Stronghold

"Oh wow! Faved!"

date: October 1, 2008

I rarely vote on the audio portal, but this song - man, you really overdid it! I can't believe it! I actually can picture a story! I could see the army storming the stronghold, and I could hear the roars of revolution and then the protectors of the sea! Damn you, you and your brazen percussion. Wish I could make songs like those. I'm going to listen to the first two suits now.

RESPECT, man, RESPECT.

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