Recent content by jimothy_

@Clankenbeard: That image looks not entirely dissimilar to a weasel [http://www.the-piedpiper.co.uk/graphics1/weasel1.jpg]. I give it a pass. And that post was not worthless, as it made me smile. It's always good when a joke comes to fruition. @V Gray: The comic doesn't have to be about video...

@Clankenbeard: Seriously, after your amazing visual clarifications for the confused masses, I wanna buy you a sammich. I was hoping Spunkbot and Weaz would make the cut. Glad to hear they're back.

There was one person who asked about entering at age 16; it was noted that a parent/guardian would need to be in on the contract negotiations. As long as the law doesn't preclude it, I don't think the contest rules out anyone based on age. I think when Spinwhiz said "panels" in that...

The limit is one: Somewhere else it was noted that comics with more than one creator count for both the submitter and their collaborator, so there don't seem to be any loopholes on this one.

@Gallimaestro: It's already been stated that you can make your comic in any number of styles, including something more like the conventional comic book (adventure, action, etc.). From the rules: "feel free to write and illustrate anything your heart desires. From stick figure drawings to...

@PizzaBagel: The mods seem to be pretty forgiving. I'd take down the images and try sending a polite PM to Spinwhiz to see if you need to (and if so, are allowed to) resubmit. @Yerocha: Spinwhiz has responded to a couple related questions, saying that entrants are free to divide their images...

@PizzaBagel: The Escapist gets "non-exclusive, royalty free, world-wide, irrevocable, perpetual license" of your submission, by virtue of you submitting it. And "never before appeared or been broadcast in any form anywhere" has been repeated so many times it's making me dizzy. If it's on your...

Have you already submitted your entry? If not, and you're willing to redesign your characters for your submission, then what you posted are technically NOT characters that will be utilized for your comic, and do not affect your eventual submission. In short, if you haven't submitted your...

I would like to politely request that a small addendum be made to the official rules noting that sketches and proofs, not just proper comics, count against the publication rule. I think there's been enough confusion to suggest the usefulness of such clarification. @gnarwhalstudio: Spinwhiz...

If we consider a "rules as written" approach, it means disqualification. I would also consider that treatment relevant in terms of professionalism. They are looking for a future contributor, after all. I'm not saying they should be disqualified, but I couldn't really argue if it happened...

Seeing as the "sketches and proofs" clause was specifically noted in the forum already, and that the offending parties are posting sketches and proofs where this was noted, I think we probably just lost a couple entrants. Maybe the mods will bless them with a second chance and pull the...

As a resident of the thumb, I understand. Faygo is still my definition of Creme Soda.

No one said you weren't allowed, it would just be a courtesy to everyone involved if you didn't put something into the system which specifically was not meant to win. This contest is much like a job audition--it's an assessment of skill and capacity to do work, designed to lead the most...

From earlier in the thread: It was appended that the same applies to sketches and proofs, not just for functional comics. It was also noted that it applies to personal display forums like Deviantart. But the deadline isn't until the end of the month. You've got weeks to get something new...

Because there's been far too much questioning of it, and because I'm sure Spinwhiz has other things to do, a note on copyright: "copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the...