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Title: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on August 10, 2005, 10:30 PM
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That's it... #12 is finished!  I hope you guys enjoyed this one.  It was a challenge and very time consuming.  I am going to begin #13 here soon!

 :P
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Diddly on August 10, 2005, 11:33 PM
Wow, that was good! Came out of nowhere too, I wasn't expecting it to be ready this quick!

I liked how the Badoo Corba returned, as well as Sidious' interest in Rykrof. IMO, Rykrof needs an actual villian to fight now. I also enjoyed the conversation with Valorum.

My one gripe: Where was Anakin's mechanical arm? :P
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on August 11, 2005, 12:16 AM
Thanks Diddly!  I really wanted to bring back the Badoo Corba; and thought it was time for Trigg Fudda to meet his "destiny."  Rykrof will have many enemies in the future.

What did you think of Trigg Fuuda essentially outwitting himself?  By trying to kill Palpatine, he was actually trying to kill the one he truly wanted to serve. 

The space battle pic was a bit of a challenge.  But now that I'm getting more comfortable with that type of editing I think we'll be seeing some more battles among the stars.

And thanks for pointing out the mechanical hand issue.  I can't believe I missed that... but it's been fixed now.   Luckily this one was an easy fix.  :)

 :P
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Famine on August 11, 2005, 12:18 AM
I love this story and want to have it's babies. :-*

I really love it, CHEWIE. I think the Badoo Corba should be a more terror driven organization. I have a few ideas I could bounce off you if you'd like.

I dig the direction this story is going. :)

Kevin
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on August 11, 2005, 12:40 AM
Sure, Kevin feel free to PM me.  We could even discuss here and see if anyone else has any ideas.  I like to work on these independentally, but can always use more ideas.

I added in a bit of facial expression to a couple of pics... can you guys tell where they are?  Do they look ok?

 :P
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Diddly on August 11, 2005, 01:06 AM
I can only notice the smile added to Tylin. It looks good, but makes him look a bit like Elvis. :P

Also, that was an interesting twist you mentioned about Trigg. Just points out the manipulation Palpatine used during that era.

BTW, CHEWIE, check your PMs.
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Ryan on August 11, 2005, 02:32 AM
 :o :o :o

CHEWIE, like I said last time, you are only getting better at this. :) This was the best chapter yet. There was very little action like you had said, and I think it was perfect. The story is getting so intense that you can have episodes like this that are just as exciting as any with battles in them. I like the facial expressions you have added, Tylin looks a little like this ":D" though. I like Palpy's eyes when he appears before the Senate,they are nice and scary looking. The few battle shots you threw in look great, your effects are leaps and bounds above what they were on #1. I really like how Trigg was killed off by Sidious, it is good to see him in action sometimes, and not always be a behind-the-scenes player. The effects for Trigg's death were very nice too. I really liked the Coruscant backgrounds you used, they look really nice. The war droids in Sidious' place are cool looking but they look more like loading droids than war droids. The evo Anakin and Green commander look good, lucky Bastard. :P The props you are using look great too, they really add to the scene, it looks better with some real props when possible, instead of all digital. Not saying your digitial stuff looks bad at all, I just like real stuff. :) I like the scenes with Rykrof and Valorum. You really dove into Rykrof's emotions this time, and I really like how he isn't some ignorant shcmuck. I'm glad he is catching on. I really liked the little snippet on the Death Star construction. :)

My one little gripe is we have no idea how Palpy knows of Rykrof's suspisions. It would have been cool to see a spy watching Rykrof in one of the Cantinas or briefing scenes, unless......  I'll PM you this idea, I kinda like it. :)

I'm in love with this chapter, it is the best one yet. I can't say how much I'm looking forward to episode #13! ;D
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Quazar on August 11, 2005, 06:12 AM
Hey, Chewie!  What a great surprise, getting another story up!!!

Love the plot-heavy episode!  Great work, as usual.

Will do another "play by play" analysis in a day or two.....thanks for your awesome efforts, as always!
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Vator on August 11, 2005, 06:46 AM
Excellent work as always! I love Troffar, and I like those two War Droids...what are they made out of?

This edition makes it very clear that you're getting more comfortable with the editing too. All in all very good and well worth spending 5 or so minuets this morning to read!  :P (Actually, it'd be worth it despite the length)
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: crazy about Clones on August 11, 2005, 11:04 AM
Awesome Job CHEWIE! You said this one didnt have as much action as some and would be more "boring" but it was just as interesting as any of them with fighting in it, definnatley the best editing and picture taking job of the series! P.S. Do you have a name for the Green Color scheme clone commander behind tarkin?(im assuming hes a commander)
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on August 11, 2005, 11:33 AM
Wow, lots of comments.  I'm surprised so many people seem to have liked this one.  I was actually very nervous because I know some people just want to see battles and nothing but pics of Imperials.  I'll try and answer everyone's questions.


Diddly - For that pic on Tylin, I was going for more of smirk.  In the dialogue it says he laughs a bit.  But it didn't turn out as well as I'd planned obviously.

The other facial expression changes were on Palpatine in the view screen, Palpatine when he is zapping Trigg Fuuda, and Trigg Fuuda when he is getting killed.


SLC - Thanks for all of those comments!  It makes me feel like it's worth it when someone goes into such detail.  The War Droids will look more menacing when their guns are in in an upright position.  I really liked that shot of Trigg walking into the building.  It was a challenge but I think it added a bit of depth to that picture.

I just had to throw Valorum in there.  I've neglected his character way too much.  There's so much more I want to do with the character, and right now he's kind of one of the few that don't trust Palpatine.  Rykrof is leaning that way now too.

As for how does Palpatine know?  For starters he can read another's thoughts... but if I revealed how he really knew right now I'm afraid it would reveal too much of what is to happen in futures installments.  Soon enough, it will be revealed.


Quazar - I'm glad you liked it; I figured you would like the plot heavy story.  It had a lot more plot in it than #10 - Depths of Cholganna, which I know was a letdown story-wise.  I can't wait to hear your comments and critique.


-Vator- - The War Droids came from some sort of mechanical robots that I bought at a Sam Goody store.  I think the company Capcom makes them.  I didn't alter them any.  I bought them several months back and thought they'd look good as a type of droid. 

And I'm getting comfortable with editing somewhat, but still have a lot of learning to do.  Sorry this one was so long... it's just hard to tell a story without making it at least a certain length.


crazy about Clones- Thanks buddy.  I'm glad that you didn't think it was boring... I was so afraid that people might.  to add in a little more "action" I showed those holo images of the AT-TEs and AT-ATs in the pics of Rykrof and Tylin having a converstation. 

The picture taking still is hard though, I really need a better camera,  and I can only edit the pics so much.

I don't really have a name for the Green Clone Commander... he's just a cool looking clone I guess... how about Commander Grawn?


One other thing was that I wanted to throw in a little about Rhen Var at the end once again.  Just to show that the Separatists are doing some research there, which is why they attacked the planet.  More on that later though!

 :P


Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: ThePerennial on August 11, 2005, 03:10 PM
and so the plot thickens :D

 Poor, poor rykof, Getting sent to yet another assignment. Well, that means more photonovels!

 I LOVED this chapter, Chewie! It had the perfect balance of action and plot, just like your recent new cahpters. I love it!
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: crazy about Clones on August 11, 2005, 03:12 PM
Commander Grawn sounds like an awesome name for an Awesomem Clone Commander :P ;D
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Vator on August 11, 2005, 04:25 PM
Sorry this one was so long... it's just hard to tell a story without making it at least a certain length.

I certainly didn't mean it was too long, my intent was that it'd be worth reading however long it took...since I said it was well worth the 5 mins to read. Sorry for any confusion.
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Ryan on August 11, 2005, 04:31 PM
Sorry this one was so long... it's just hard to tell a story without making it at least a certain length.

I certainly didn't mean it was too long, my intent was that it'd be worth reading however long it took...since I said it was well worth the 5 mins to read. Sorry for any confusion.

Hell, you could make these 500 pages and I'd gladly read 'em. :)
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Dimetrodon on August 12, 2005, 05:23 PM

Hell, you could make these 500 pages and I'd gladly read 'em. :)

You tell 'em Sith Lord!

Now I finally know when we get to see Dathomir, Can't wait for that, I've been excited ever since you mentioned it. And we got a great story that lead us into it! I like the battle shots you use, it's a very nice way to portray the ongoing action of the war, and still leave time for the rest of the story to move. action and drama.

That clone gunboat, was it based off the Storm Skimmer from WEG minis?
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: ThePerennial on August 12, 2005, 07:04 PM
Yeah, The dathomir plot looks exciting now! I also like the inclusion of Bledda, Oh Chewie, you know how to make a mandalorian fanboy proud!
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on August 12, 2005, 07:54 PM
Perennial - I'm glad you're looking forward to the Dathomir story.  I guess it's kind of built up now that it's been "officially" mentioned in the series.  No turning back now; Rykrof is off to Dathomir.   :)

Dimetrodon - Actually, Owen D. made that for me.  I've had him commission several vehicles lately; here are more pics of it over at his site - http://www.owenscustoms.com/lightattackspeeder.html

I'm also glad that you think the way I am showing some battle shots on other planets and in space is working out ok.  I'm trying to portray the war as being on a galactic scale, and showing that Rykrof is just one element in it.  I want to keep the focus on his character, but still show that a lot more is going on than just his life events.

Also, there will be a story or two coming up where the focus isn't just showing Rykrof (this one kind of is a preview of that, as it's more about the Badoo Corba than Rykrof for the most part).  Rykrof will still be in them of course, and he is the main character, but I need to show some stuff that happens with the people that are close to him in his life.  Remember on the Dathomir mission, he isn't bringing either Ralbarr or Tylin with him.  He's on his own with just clone troopers.

Time in and time out he's had his friends help bail him out of danger.  Essentially as this last story said, he's being set up to be eliminated.  The odds will be against him, and to top it off, Dathomir is a very dangerous planet.

 :P 
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Darth Delicious on August 13, 2005, 01:51 AM
All right; time for my two cents...

This is the first Rykrof story where I can say I honestly have nothing to suggest or add. I think you really nailed this one Chewie. The plot was great, nice and dark, and it was refreshing to have Rykrof be more of a bit player in this...I'd move the focus to supporting characters from time to time. I like that this is leading into the Dathomir story...I'm really psyched about that one and I think this may be the one where you might want to give us some real cliffhangers and wind the mission through more than one chapter. The dangling plotline of what Dooku and Palpy are looking for on Rhen Var is also very satisfying, and I think you're doling out just enough to keep it in our minds, but not rushing the reveal. Good work.

Trigg's end in this chapter is really inspired, and I think as much as it would have been satisfying on some level to have Rykrof bring him to justice, his own machinations leading to his end ring much more true. The fact that he dies alone moments after discovering the truth was a nice touch, as was Palpy's dialogue as he rained lighting down on the poor bastard.

The effects continue to improve by leaps and bounds, and I liked the manipulations of the facial expressions. Palpy really does look the part of an exhausted elder statesman as he addresses the Senate, and it's a look that would generate sympathy from the very people he seeks to decieve. By far this was the best chapter yet. I have my suspicions as to how Palpatine knows about Rykrof's mounting distrust, as well as what Palpy and Dooku are looking for...but I'll PM you on those just in case I'm right.  ;)

Now lets see some Dathomir!!!

-DD
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on August 13, 2005, 11:19 AM
Darth Delicious - Thanks for all of the kind words.  I'm glad that you liked where I added in a few facial expressions, and that the way Trigg Fuuda died was acceptable.  I wanted Rykrof to be the one to kill him originally, but I thought it would give the overall story a lot more depth if Trigg was killed by Palpatine; and he got way in over his head with what he was doing.  Didn't know it until the instant before he gets zapped by force lightning.  I'm interested in hearing why you think Palpatine is beginning to suspect Rykrof.  Something tells me you're probably on to it already.

Again, I'm overwhelmed by the acceptance of this story.  It really has surprised me.

The way the Dathomir story is looking, it will definitely be more than a one chapter story.  If it's condensed into one, I think it would look too rushed, or it would be a 100 page story. which is probably too long.  I like to make them around 40-50 if possible.  It's even possible that it could stretch out even over three stories because I want to also show some events with other characters in the series at the same time.  And gotta throw in Alyssa Enloe sometime.  She's too sexy to leave out.   ;)

So, I'm working out the script still, and probably won't start any of the photography for a couple weeks.  I usually spend an entire Sunday on it, then 4-5 hours a night on the folllowing week.  They're just so time consuming.  CHEWIE needs to refresh, unstress, and then get back into the swing of things.

 :P
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: ThePerennial on August 15, 2005, 02:44 PM
Do anything you have to, Chewie. We don't want another photonovel at the expense of a friend's health! Rest up!
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Mister Skeezler on August 16, 2005, 01:35 PM
WOW!!!

This photonovel is ******* awesome CHEWIE! I love how you gave us a bit of a cliffhanger. You have everything set up in such a way that this one felt like Act II of a three-act play. The pieces are in place, and now the story will play itself out. It almost feels like Assault on Rhen Var, Terror Reborn and your next photonovel are like a small trilogy within the Rykof Enloe series. Great stuff!

And I love the Gran terrorist, that guy's awesome! Are we going to see him in action next photonovel?
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Mandalorian on August 17, 2005, 10:44 AM
Dude, this is really cool stuff.  Came out looking great.  Love the story as well.
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Famine on August 17, 2005, 01:40 PM
We don't want another photonovel at the expense of a friend's health! Rest up!

Speak for yourself.

Toil! Toil! ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 17, 2005, 08:19 PM
Chewie,

Awesome job!  The story is solid as well as intruiging.  I can't wait to see where the plot goes!

I also liked the facial expressions you added, not perfected yet, but well done for a first effort.  How did you pull it off btw, photoshop manipulation?

Bring on Chapter 13!
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on August 17, 2005, 10:54 PM
Thanks again for the kind words guys.

Perennial - Thanks for that, I appreciate it.  With working a lot, stress, having my recent insomnia, etc - it's hard to have time for these.  But, I'm committed to them.

Lando - Ed, it's always nice to hear what you have to say on my customs.  We go a long way back from the old yakface days, and it's cool to get feedback from you.  You're right, I'm trying to make the stories intertwine more now.  And The Dathomir story will be a continuation of what just happened with Terror Reborn.  Dathomir might need to be broken out to 2-3 stories though, as what I have in mind is a major project, and I want to at the same time tell a sub-story with another of the main characters, Tylin Gere. 

Mandalorian - Thanks, it's nice to see a few other people reading these.  I don't know if you've read the first 11 in the series, so hopefully this made sense to someone who may not have read the others.

Dressel Jr - Just for that, I'm putting off the next photonovel another month.   ;)

Matt_Fury - Thanks, I hope the plot isn't heading for a letdown or anything.  I don't think it is though.  This one had such a positive response, that I'm feeling more positive about the direction I am taking this.  I was afraid this last story would be too boring for everyone.  The facial expressions were added in digitally, but unfortunately I don't have photoshop.  I get the feeling I could make these look a lot better with a nicer program.

Anyways, I've started scripting the next one in my head and have written a few things down.  It will definitely be about Dathomir, and will focus on a lot of plot too.  The Dathomir story is going to be very big I think, and I will need to break it out into a two or three part story.  It would just be too long for one stand alone story.  Way too much in my head for one single "episode."

 :P
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Smartypants1635 on August 18, 2005, 04:00 PM
Hey CHEWIE i dont know if youll be heading to my old home FFURG anytime soon so ill post it here.
Could you post the photo novels at FFURG because i cant see em here that would be awsome; i can see the latest ones 11 and #12 but i looked through the others and no results  :(
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on August 18, 2005, 04:48 PM
Yeah, I can start posting them at FFURG.  Right now, #10 - Depths of Cholganna should still be working in this section here.

I started posting #11 - Seige on Rhen Var, but at FFURG there is a limit on the number of attachments you can put in one post.  So, I don't know if I can get them all the pics from one story in at once.  When I realized I couldn't get all the pics up in one thread, I decided not to do it at the time.

For the first 9 stories, I have to get them all back up and hosted first though (1-9 are all down currently due to my bandwidth restrictions).

 :P
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Jedirhino on August 19, 2005, 06:40 AM
Love it CHEWIE!!!!

Keep it up, I really enjoy the work that you have put into this!!!
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Smartypants1635 on August 19, 2005, 10:21 AM
like everyone said your photonovels are the best out there. but there one thing i wasd wondering about , do you have any how tos on photo novels? i was thinking of starting a photonovel for the stories of the troops and jedi in the SECOND (not first) Civil War
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on August 19, 2005, 12:59 PM
Jedirhino - Thanks buddy.  Good to see you still around here.    :)

Smartypants1635 - Well, no I never made a tutorial or anything... I'm still learning these as I go.  I use a program called Microsoft Picture It, and it's a decent program but not as good as Photoshop. 

I would say for starters, you need to create a diorama for each environment, then digitally add in backgrounds, effects, etc.  It takes quite a bit of practice... practice is probably my best advice.  And I think that trying to create your own characters, storyline, using customs, etc. really adds to the experience.

 :P

Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 29, 2005, 06:58 PM
Chewie,

The rest of us took a vote and the overwhelming majority want you to quit posting and finish your photo-novels.   ;D
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Darth Delicious on August 30, 2005, 03:41 AM
Good to see the extended storyline is in the works, Chewie. I've been clamoring for a multi-parter from you for awhile now, and I can't wait to see it!

Dathomir! That means Rancor mounts, right?   ;)

-DD
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on August 30, 2005, 11:21 AM
Matt_Fury - I'll try to come up with a happy medium for my regular customs and photonovels.   ;)

DD - Yeah, the storyline has definitely extended - before, I guess it was almost like a cartoon with little structure and just went on a story by story basis.  But now it's starting to take more shape.

The thing about the next one, #13 - Seeds of Betrayal, is that it won't focus just on Dathomir - but it will involve Rykrof's mission there.  There are several small plotlines that I'm trying to intertwine together (some from the films, some fan fic) - it's a little difficult, but it's so much fun.

Yes, we will see Rancors in the series.  Remember that the Dathomir story will take place over more than just one photonovel though, so if there are some things that don't show up in this story, remember that #14 will be much more involved on Dathomir.  Very involved indeed.

 :P
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Fritzkrieg on December 10, 2005, 04:40 PM
Great Work as always Chewie.

I really like the design of your military speeder, but I feel it could use one of those awsome Chewie wheathering job you do so well.

I also just realized how many years your story arc takes place over. Rykrof is really ageing well, maybe it's about time you give him a couple streaks of gray.

can't wait to read your next capter
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on December 11, 2005, 04:18 AM
Thank you Fritzkrieg - that miltary speeder is courtesty of www.owenscustoms.com actually - I might "digitally" weather it some in a future story where more speeders are shown.

Yeah, the storyline of Rykrof starts from a month before TPM when he is in his early 20s to the Clone Wars at this point - let's see him as mid 40s by the time of ROTS which means he could be physically active until after ROTJ in battle.  So lots of action to come for this guy potentially!

Thank you as always, and if you have any specifis to chat or question about, just let me know!

 :P
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Gregorbian on February 14, 2006, 11:31 PM
I remember seeing the preview shot of that Darth Sidious before, but now I can really see that he meant business!  I liked the effect of Palpatine frying Trigg!

I love how you keep showing how Sidious is manipulating everybody; that it goes into much more detail than what we saw in the films. 
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: CHEWIE on February 17, 2006, 11:35 AM
Much appreciated Greg.  I think in the last couple stories maybe I've gotten away from some of the personal stuff with Palpatine, I need to go back to that a bit more like I did in this one.  Still looking for ways to improve these always and your feedback helps.

 :P
Title: Re: RE #12 - Terror Reborn
Post by: Deanna Rash on November 26, 2006, 04:09 PM
Wow!This keeps getting better!Keep going!