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Title: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Matt_Fury on April 6, 2005, 10:57 PM
How about setting up a section just for the photo novels people put in the customs thread?

I wouldn't want to pull traffic away from the forum that highlights incredible customs that everyone in there does, quite the contrary.  I think a separate section would highlight the custom work more and for those of us that also read the photo novels, their own section would make it easier to read previous ones, since many are parts of a series.

Just my two cents.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on April 6, 2005, 11:07 PM
Interesting idea Matt.  Maybe we could do something akin to what we've already done with the Sports Forum in Watto's, and what I just did with the new C3 forum in the Conventions section tonight.  Check 'em out if you don't know what I'm referring to...

We have the ability to set up "Child boards", which is basically just a sub forum, within a regular forum section.  So we could maybe do a "Photo Novels" sub forum within the regular customizing forum.  How'd something like that sound?  Then you could have them separate, but still in the same place...

How many of these Photo Novels do we currently have going on right now?  Like, how many thread's worth are we talking about here?  LMK, and I'll toss it around behind the scenes and see if that's cool with the staff, and if so, we'll get rolling on the idea.

- Matt
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Famine on April 6, 2005, 11:29 PM
I don't see whats wrong with it right now, but thats me. I enjoy the current layout. :)

Kevin
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 7, 2005, 11:41 AM
I enjoy the current layout too... maybe, just maybe we could get a link somewhere on the site that hosts photonovels.  Originally I believe that was the idea with the Rykrof Enloe series, but with some technical difficulties it has yet to happen.

Jedi Mac, I've got 9 so far that are done.  The last 4 all have separate threads here in our customizing section on:

#6 Assassins of Evil
#7 Chaos
#8 Traitor Within
#9 Aggressive Negotiations

The first 5, I am thinking about changing just a bit to make the effects a bit better.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Matt_Fury on April 8, 2005, 12:10 AM
So Chewie...you're making SE photnovels now?????   ;D

I'll check out what you're talking about, JediMac....I haven't had a chance to yet today.  I honestly don't know how may photonovels there are, I just threw out the idea of them having their own place.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Jesse James on April 8, 2005, 05:23 AM
I'm concurring with Matt on the notion of making a mini-section within the Customs area rather than whole separate forum.  I've never liked that about hte Diorama section at Scum, it just feels like it separates two ends of the hobby that should go together.

"Hey, you got customs in my photonovel!"  "Hey, you got photonovel in my customs!"...  :)  They just go together.

But a separate section with customizing is a dandy idea.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 8, 2005, 04:03 PM
I'm all for a link or something that takes you right to the photonovels.  I think that would be super cool.

Also, yeah I guess Matt it would be some sort of Special Edition.   :) 

Really, the first 5 I did look horrible in some aspects to me.  I think they could be a lot better.  I wouldn't redo the stories or anything, just touch up a couple of the shots... maybe even retake just a couple of them.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Matt_Fury on April 10, 2005, 04:59 PM
Do what you want Chewie...but I'm quoting your post if I ever see you get on GL's case for the SE's!  :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 10, 2005, 09:27 PM
Ha!  Actually I support the Special Editions 100%.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Matt_Fury on April 10, 2005, 11:58 PM
Even Greedo shooting first???

Dude, that's just wrong!  ;D
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 11, 2005, 12:31 AM
Well I agree that Lucas should be able to do what he wants with his movies.  That was what I was referring to.

The Greedo thing and the Gungans at the end of ROTJ are my only things that I would have preferred he not add.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 12, 2005, 08:54 PM
Speaking of photonovels... my latest one is up now thanks to Famine.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Jediknight760071 on April 13, 2005, 12:58 AM
I support the motion for a mini-section...

You could make sticky threads, but too many would be ugly and un-appealing for customizers going there to look at customs, not photonovels.

A new section would be---well, full enough to not be in the customizing section, but not full enough to be its own section.

The mini-section eems like a great idea.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 13, 2005, 12:36 PM
C'mon staff members.  Treat us with a photonovel mini-section.  It would be so cool and unique to this site.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on April 13, 2005, 01:29 PM
OK.  I'll see about getting that "Child Board" (sub-forum) up in the customs section for you guys.  Did you scope out the other ones that I mentioned for the Sports and C3, in the Watto's and Conventions forums?  Will that work...?  That'd be the easiest way to do it.  So LMK!  :-*

Also, what exactly would you like it to be called?  Just "Photo Novels"?  Or "Custom Photo Novels"...?

Justin (CHEWIE), it'd be helpful if you could get all the different photo novel links summarized and sent over to me so I can move them all in there once we've set it up (both yours, and anyone else's).  Thanks!

- M
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 13, 2005, 03:08 PM
Thanks Jedi Mac!  You're the man, and this site is the best.   :)

I don't suppose we are going to be able to get a link on the main page (like below Jesse's Review Section) that kind of advertises the photonovels... or can we?

Yeah - I can send you the links... I had tinkered with the idea of redoing a bit of the first 5 photonovels in the Rykrof Enloe series... just touching up a few shots (Angry Ewok was originally working on this, but unfortunately had some PC problems).  Would it be possible to resend any of the stories?  Or is that not gonna work?

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on April 13, 2005, 08:42 PM
Alright fellas, I just went ahead and set it up... Photo Novels! (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=47.0)  8)

I don't suppose we are going to be able to get a link on the main page (like below Jesse's Review Section) that kind of advertises the photonovels... or can we?

Hmm...  I'll have to talk to the boss and rest of the staff about that one, and get back to you on that.  I'd guess we might not have an answer, or be able to do anything on it, 'til after C3 though since we've got our hands full prepping for that right now...

Yeah - I can send you the links...

Well, I went ahead and took a stab at which ones looked like they belonged in there, and moved those myself already.  So go ahead and LMK if there's any I missed, or any that shouldn't have been moved.

I had tinkered with the idea of redoing a bit of the first 5 photonovels in the Rykrof Enloe series... just touching up a few shots (Angry Ewok was originally working on this, but unfortunately had some PC problems). Would it be possible to resend any of the stories? Or is that not gonna work?

Not completely sure I'm following here Justin, but do you mean having us get them all hosted?  Just not sure what "resending them" entails, so please expound on that a little more if you would...

- Matt
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 13, 2005, 11:27 PM
Thanks Jedi Mac!

I had always hoped they would be hosted here, but if that's too much trouble I understand.

If it can't be done, then I am sure I can figure some other way out on getting them updated and redone.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Famine on April 13, 2005, 11:37 PM
*cough*me*cough*

Kevin
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 14, 2005, 12:35 AM
Thanks Famine... I didn't want in impose... but if you don't mind, I will send them to you.   :)

 :P

Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Famine on April 14, 2005, 09:56 PM
An update on the front page about the new sections and a plug about chewies story being here would be really good for buisness. ;)

Kevin
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Darth Delicious on April 14, 2005, 10:21 PM
I'd also like to see the photonovels mentioned on the front page. They're a lot of fun, and at LEAST as interesting as the review that's currently up there...of a figure several months old...  :P

I kid! I kid Jedidefender.com! But seriously, this is my favorite SW site, and I'd like to see Chewie's hard work get a little more attention from people who have maybe never even looked in the customs section.

-DD
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Matt_Fury on April 14, 2005, 11:01 PM
I kid! I kid Jedidefender.com! But seriously, this is my favorite SW site, and I'd like to see Chewie's hard work get a little more attention from people who have maybe never even looked in the customs section.

That was my point exactly!  I don't customize, and just stumbled upon the photonovels because I do like to occaisionally see some customizing work.  I do like the mini-secton for them in the customizing section.  ;D
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 14, 2005, 11:12 PM
Thanks DD... and let's not forget how awesome Lance Quazar's photnovel series is, and Jediknight760071's is looking nice too.

And of course, we've had an influx of great new work lately (like yours DD) that has added a lot to the customs section.

Hey Matt - if you ever have any questions/comments or suggestions - on any of our work in the photonovels and customs - please ask in that section.  Who knows, there might be someone else lurking through there that has the same question but never asks.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Jeff on April 15, 2005, 11:32 AM
An update on the front page about the new sections and a plug about chewies story being here would be really good for buisness. ;)

I kid! I kid Jedidefender.com! But seriously, this is my favorite SW site, and I'd like to see Chewie's hard work get a little more attention from people who have maybe never even looked in the customs section.


New Photo Novel Forum Mentioned on the Front Page (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1113578501,85975,)


If you guys want to drop me a line when something new is posted in the Photo Novel forum, I'll see what I can do about posting a news item...

Jeff


Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 15, 2005, 12:24 PM
Man I love you guys.  You are the best.  Thank you for doing this!

When I update a new photonovel, I'll let you know.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Matt_Fury on April 15, 2005, 06:31 PM
Thanks Chewie.  I do like what y'all do in the customs section and will say so on occaision.  I really try not to critique people's work since I don't really know the first thing about customizing andall these years of AF supervisory training have taught me not to critique something unless I know of another way to do it.   ;D
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 16, 2005, 12:22 AM
Feel free to critique though - seriously.  You don't have to be a customizer to contribute to that section.

Give feedback on what you think looks nice, what you think doesn't, make a suggestion on a figure that you would like to see someone try, etc.

Also - feel free to give your opinion on the photonovels too.  The more feedback we get, the more inspired we are to make more.  If there isn't feedback, it's hard to want to make them, or even want to post them in a forum.  I feel that way and I know that Lance Quazar does.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Darth Delicious on April 16, 2005, 03:44 AM

New Photo Novel Forum Mentioned on the Front Page (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1113578501,85975,)


If you guys want to drop me a line when something new is posted in the Photo Novel forum, I'll see what I can do about posting a news item...

Jeff


THIS is why JD is my favorite SW site. Ask, and you recieve!  ;)

-DD
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on April 16, 2005, 06:41 PM
BTW - great new update today! 

A HUGE UPDATE!!!

Jediknight760071 added several photonovels all in one day!

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Ryan on May 3, 2005, 01:05 PM
Thanks again for the PN child board! It is a great addition, and it is really nice to b e able to view them all in one place.

On a related note I'd like to see a Diorama child board just like the photonovel one we currently have. I don't know if there is any interest in this or if people would rather keep it consolidated (if so please speak up, I don't want to be responsible for changing something that my not have needed to be fixxed) Like the photonovels it would  be nice to have a place where all the dioramas can be put into one place, for easy viewing. That's just my 2cents though. :)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on May 11, 2005, 03:35 PM
The special editions of the Rykrof Enloe series are now in the photonovel sectionfor the first two stories.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Angry Ewok on May 11, 2005, 07:18 PM
You guys are absolutely kicking ass with these photonovels, the Customs section in general has actually become one of my very favorite boards here - and I don't even customize!

Justin, would ya mind shooting me a PM with your number? I thought I'd programmed your number into this new phone, but I can't find it. I've got the same number, its just a new phone.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on May 12, 2005, 10:51 AM
PM heading your way.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on May 23, 2005, 10:30 PM
The first 10 photonovels in the Rykrof Enloe series are now up in the photonovel section.  Check them out.   :)

 :P
Title: Photonovel of the Month?
Post by: Diddly on July 11, 2005, 01:39 AM
So I was looking at some old photonovels today and realized that the stuff in there isn't quite getting the recognition it deserves. Everything seems to have a cult following, I think they can do better!

So how about if we have a contest each month (or something like every other week)? People can vote on which photonovel they like best, and the winner could be showcased on the main page. I think this could generate some interest from fans who don't visit the photonovel/custom section.

Of course, this is just my idea, if the staff hates it, that's fine.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Vator on July 11, 2005, 01:43 AM
Good idea! Now if only my Digital Camera would come back  ::)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Jediknight760071 on July 11, 2005, 05:58 AM
I like the idea...Just like fiction, there's really no drive to create photonovels unless someone looks at them. :)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on July 11, 2005, 09:09 PM
I think the "vote" is a good idea.  I need to get my first 8-9 back online though.

I really, really think we should have a spotlight on the front page every once in a while...  Is that too much to ask?   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Vator on August 2, 2005, 07:56 PM
Well you know, Photonovels are really going over well at another site. There is obviously a market for them...so why not strike when the iron is hot? Make JD the #1 place for quality photonovels...
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on August 3, 2005, 05:21 AM
How 'bout we do this, when there's a new Photo Novel up (and a good one at that), someone please PM me a direct link to the thread here and I'll get it posted on the JD news page.  I don't pop into the Photo Novel section enough to know when new and worthy stuff pops up in there, so if you guys would just PM me a head's up, then I think I could give y'all a little main page love from time to time...  Cool?  LMK if that works for you guys...  :-*

- M
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Diddly on August 4, 2005, 01:57 AM
Sounds good, Matt. I really like that idea.

I know this isn't a PM, but I nominate CHEWIE's Rykrof Enloe #11 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=8238.0) to be the first one plugged on the main page. CHEWIE is pretty much responsible for bringing customizers and photonovels over here, so I say he gets the honor of first mention.

 :)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Vator on August 4, 2005, 04:41 AM
I second the motion.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on August 4, 2005, 03:18 PM
I third that motion!  :P

Very well.  I'll try and get that up some time today.

We'll probably also start announcing your Monthly Customizing Challenges as well.  I assume that's equally agreeable?  ;)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Famine on August 4, 2005, 11:00 PM
Here here! ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 5, 2005, 04:14 PM
Wow, this is so cool.  I hope something does come about, it would really be a cool niche for this site I think.   :)

And I appreciate the kind words about my photonovels, but God knows I have a lot of room for improvement.   ::)

 :P

Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on August 7, 2005, 04:17 AM
Couple days late, but better late than never, eh?!  :P  How'd that be?  Check it out and LMK if there's anything you'd like me to change (title, text, whatever)...

I don't know if it's possible for you (Justin) to pick out a good representative picture from the series, and create a thumbnail of it, that I could add above the text of my news report...?  It'd have to be similarly sized to the other thumbnails we have on the main page here, so that might be a little too small to actually see what's happening in your shot.  I dunno.  LMK what you think.

- M
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Ryan on August 7, 2005, 06:05 AM
Very Cool! :) Thanks a lot Matt! If you make a thumbnail, it could always be a cropped and resized image so you can see some of what is going on, and still keep it around the size you are looking for.

Yet another reason that JD is the place to be. :)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 7, 2005, 03:20 PM
Wow, this is so nice of you guys to do this.  I can't believe my name is on the front page; it's a really cool feeling.  I appreciate it.  I'll make a couple thumbnails -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/thumb1.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/thumb2.jpg)

How are these?  Are they ok?

Also, I thought that maybe sometime next week you'd like to show a couple of quick previes for #12 - Terror Reborn.  Here's a couple of previews of that story if you'd like to show them.  That story should be finished and up in a week or so.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/thumb3.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/thumb4.jpg)

Again, thanks JediMAC and to the staff here.  Definitely the coolest place around!

 :P

Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Jeff on August 7, 2005, 09:44 PM
Hi Justin,

As a rule of "thumb" (ha!), we like to keep the front page images a bit smaller than those...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-05/thumb2.jpg)

about 133x100 is right for the front page.

I'll see about having Matt add the image to his newspost...

Jeff
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on August 8, 2005, 04:31 PM
I'll see about having Matt add the image to his newspost...

Updated!  Thanks Jeff, and thanks CHEWIE.

We'll have to talk about whether we're going to get into previews too, so I'll keep you posted on that guys...

Keep up the kickass customizing everyone!  8)

- M
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 8, 2005, 07:54 PM
Thanks guys.  You're the best.  And the new thumbnail is now up there; very nice!

I'll hopefully have the next photonovel finished up this week!   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 10, 2005, 10:31 PM
Ok, #12 is up in the photonovels section.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Ryan on August 11, 2005, 03:07 AM
Ok, #12 is up in the photonovels section.   :)

 :P

And it is the best one yet, I urge everyone to go check it out. :)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on August 12, 2005, 07:04 PM
I'll see about getting this one up sometime this weekend.  You have any prospective thumbnails you'd like us to use, Justin?

BTW, when's the Droid Monthly Challenge officially ending?  I wanted to get that a mention as well, so LMK.  Thanks!

- M
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 13, 2005, 12:42 PM
Thanks JediMac - here might be one that you could use.  I don't think I can get a thumbnail any smaller than this with my program -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/TERROR_REBORN_PREVIEW.jpg)

The DROIDS Monthly Customizing Challenge ends at the end of August.   :)

 :P

Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Vator on August 13, 2005, 03:13 PM
This ought to do it!  ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/Vator/Chewie.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 13, 2005, 04:42 PM
Thank you Vator!   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 17, 2005, 10:34 AM
Wow!  Back on the front page!   Thanks JediMAC!

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on August 17, 2005, 12:58 PM
Yep!  I meant to mention it in here last night after I finally posted it, but it slipped my mind.  But yeah, we're back in business!

Still planning to pimp the monthly customizing challenge too.  When is this month's one ending?  Droids, right?
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 17, 2005, 03:03 PM
This one ends in August... want me to make a few thumbnails of the past submissions?

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on August 17, 2005, 05:15 PM
Yeah, that'd be cool Justin.  Thanks!

I thought I saw that it started mid-month though, that's why I asked about the ending date.  But maybe I'm mistaken.  Are they just by regular calendar months?  That'd be nice and easy, if that's the case.  ;)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Vator on August 17, 2005, 05:36 PM
That does seem to be the case, JMac.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 17, 2005, 06:41 PM
Yep, they are by calendar months.  What I'll do is pick maybe one pic from each month, reduce them as much as I can and post them here, and you can do whatever you like with them if you want to mention the past submissions to try and get a little interest brewing in this month's and upcoming months.

Here's a breakout of what they have been so far -

Month 1 - Star Wars Hotties
Month 2 - Star Wars Smugglers
Month 3 - Star Wars Sith Lords
Month 4 - Star Wars Droids

Month 5 is still kind of up in the air I think... but I think we are going to do this -

Month 5 - Bounty Hunters/Terrorists
Month 6 - Organic Confederate Troops
Month 7 - ?
Month 8 - ?
Month 9 - ?
Month 10 - ?

Some possible ideas for later on would be -

- Ancient Republic Troopers
- Unknown Regions Alien
- Arms Dealer

The thing that I really like about these is the freedom to make your own version of that type of character; there's no specific design you need to try and follow.  Everyone makes their own fan-fic custom figure.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 17, 2005, 11:43 PM
Ok, here's what I came up with.  They may need to be resized.  They may also not look good enough for the front page.

Month 1 - Star Wars Hotties

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CCC-MONTH1-HOTTIES.jpg)

Month 2 - Smugglers

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CCC-MONTH2-SMUGGLERS.jpg)

Month 3 - Sith Lords

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CCC-MONTH3-SITHLORDS.jpg)

Month 4 - Droids

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CCC-MONTH4-DROIDS.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on August 18, 2005, 03:17 AM
Are the first three months contests still ongoing, J?  I was just thinking I'd be pimping the Droids one, since I thought the other three had already ended by now...  Or can folks still chime into those older ones there too?
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 18, 2005, 08:59 AM
They can still add on there if they want; we're not too strict about it.   We've had a few people join in late and want to go back and do the past month ones.  But however you want to handle a front page mention is fine.  I was just showing a few past submissions.  :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on August 30, 2005, 01:39 PM
Well, this month is pretty much done, so I don't know if we're getting any mention on it or not for the customizing challenge.  Maybe next month?

Anyways, I posted some new previews for the next photonovel if anyone wants to see them -

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=5144.750

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Ryan on September 1, 2005, 06:15 PM
Thanks for the front page love Jeff! :)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on September 1, 2005, 09:41 PM
Hey, that's my job!  :P  (which I do rather poorly, I might add)

Thanks for the assist, Jeff!  :-*

Looking forward to the Bounty Hunters and assasins, fellas!
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on September 1, 2005, 10:42 PM
Yep, thanks for the front page mention.   :)

I'm working as quickly as I can on the next photonovel in the Rykrof Enloe series.  Any chance we can get a mention on it once it's finished?   :-*

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Vator on September 2, 2005, 06:06 PM
Quazar deserves a front page mention for his efforts with the interactive photonovel, I think atleast.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JesseVader08 on September 2, 2005, 08:18 PM
Sounds great!  We'd love to promote a variety of customizers.

Feel free to give us other suggestions too!
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Diddly on September 3, 2005, 06:37 PM
I second the nomination of Quazar's Interactive novel. I also think Vator's latest novel should be mentioned as well. :)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on September 4, 2005, 04:25 AM
Heck, I can't argue with the other photonovels being mentioned too!

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Ryan on September 4, 2005, 04:25 AM
Who can? ;)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on September 6, 2005, 12:41 PM
I guess I'll make a couple of thumbnails tonight in case an administrator wants to show a preview pic of the story?

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on September 6, 2005, 08:35 PM
Here are a couple of thumb nails of the latest Rykrof story.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/SeedsThumb1.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/SeedsThumb2.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Diddly on September 9, 2005, 11:14 PM
I can whip up a thumbnail of my latest photonovel, Meeting Robilus Dralco (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=9377.0) if I need to. Just let me know!
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on September 15, 2005, 01:44 AM
Hmmm... I don't know if we are getting updates on these anymore.  My next story is about 50% done now...

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on September 15, 2005, 11:27 PM
Anyways, here's a preview on the 14th story in the Rykrof series, which should be completed within a week.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/DA08.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Diddly on September 19, 2005, 12:08 AM
No plugs for the photonovels? For shame, Colman... :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on September 20, 2005, 03:39 PM
Well, I guess we've been lucky to get what we have on the front page, most other sites wouldn't do that probably.

My latest photonovel is now up... here's a preview...

(http://chewie34.250free.com/S6.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on October 3, 2005, 05:39 PM
Hello, anyone there?   :)

Here's a preview for #15 in the series. 

(http://chewie34.250free.com/E-1.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Reid on October 3, 2005, 06:30 PM
Hello, anyone there?   :)

Here's a preview for #15 in the series. 

(http://chewie34.250free.com/E-1.jpg)

 :P

Looks good CHEWIE... Is Dooku in the abandoned Badoo Corda outpost where Freelo & Rykrof & and the Clones are? It looks like it.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 3, 2005, 11:59 PM
Hello, anyone there?   :)

Here's a preview for #15 in the series. 

(http://chewie34.250free.com/E-1.jpg)

 :P

We're here, CHEWIE.   ;)  We just gave you a little love on the front page.

Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on October 4, 2005, 01:35 AM
Thanks buddy.  Looks like #13 got skipped, but that's fine - I really appreciate the mention on the page.  It's very cool of you.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on October 4, 2005, 08:05 PM
Hunter of the Pegs - Actually no, Dooku isn't in that complex.  Sorry it took me this long to reply.  The next photonovel is progressing nicely and could be up within the next 2 weeks.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on October 7, 2005, 06:44 PM
I just finished up #15 in the photonovel section.  I think you guys will like it.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Famine on October 7, 2005, 11:13 PM
(http://chewie34.250free.com/DA08.jpg)


"STEELLLLLAAAAAAA!"

Kevin
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on October 18, 2005, 04:09 PM
So, any chance of getting #15 on the front page?  Maybe a downsized thumbnail of this pic?

(http://chewie34.250free.com/E38.jpg)

If not, no problem. 

I plan on starting on #16 next week, and will get a preview pic or two up soon.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on October 24, 2005, 10:56 AM
Knock knock, anyone home?   :)

I'm working on #16 now each night after work this week.  Here is a preview poster for it.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CURSEPOSTER.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Reid on October 24, 2005, 03:00 PM
Knock knock, anyone home?   :)

I'm working on #16 now each night after work this week.  Here is a preview poster for it.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CURSEPOSTER.jpg)

 :P


Looks pretty sweet CHEWIE.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Nathan on October 24, 2005, 08:51 PM
(http://cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/c026.gif)

Mommmmmy! Chewie's scaring me! (http://cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/traurig/a050.gif)

What the hell is that?? (http://cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/a070.gif)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on October 24, 2005, 09:59 PM
Oh boy, two front page pics!  Thank you Jesse Vader!  I really appreciate it, it looks pretty Halloween-ish for this month I think.  I didn't realize it until seeing those two pics up there.

Thanks HunterofthePegs, and Valin Kenobi, her name is Siriadne - she's a custom figure.  If you read the past 2-3 chapters of the Dathomir story, you'll see more about her.  The next story will focus primarily on her.

Thanks again,

CHEWIE

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 25, 2005, 12:24 AM
her name is Siriadne - she's a custom figure.

I thought that was monkey face Leia.  ;)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on October 30, 2005, 05:38 PM
Ok, it's up -

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=9869.0

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 30, 2005, 05:53 PM
Have you got a pic you'd prefer to use, CHEWIE?
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on October 30, 2005, 06:38 PM
Have you got a pic you'd prefer to use, CHEWIE?

Thanks Jesse.  If you'd like to do a mention of it, I'd appreciate it.  I don't know if I really have a preference, but I think these two pics are kind of cool, if you wanted to choose one of these maybe?

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CU34.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CU46.jpg)

Whatever you want to do is perfectly fine with me.  This one might be considered one of the "spookier" chapters, so I'm just glad I got it done in time for Halloween.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 30, 2005, 06:42 PM
Halloween theme, good thinking.  I should be able to get it posted tonight. 
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on October 30, 2005, 06:45 PM
I was thinking about making some sort of Happy Halloween pic for the site, if you guys want to post it tomorrow.  If not, no big deal.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JediMAC on November 1, 2005, 04:44 AM
I was thinking about making some sort of Happy Halloween pic for the site, if you guys want to post it tomorrow.  If not, no big deal.

Well, that came and went now, so I guess we'll pass on that one.  But thanks for the offer Justin!

I did finally manage to find some time to pimp you some front page love for your latest Photo Novel update though (which I'm long overdue in helping out with, I know).  Finally tossed a mention of Quazar's efforts in there too, to share the wealth a little...  ;)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on November 1, 2005, 12:10 PM
No problem, and thanks for the photonovel mention for both Lance and myself.  Muchas Gracias!

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Diddly on November 6, 2005, 07:04 PM
I'm not trying to be rude or anything, but I'm glad someone other than CHEWIE got a front page mention. Anyone can tell you that a lot of hard work goes into these photonovels, and I'm glad to see someone other than CHEWIE finally getting their work recognized!

Like I said, I wasn't trying to be rude, so I hope my comments don't affend you CHEWIE! :)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Jeff on November 6, 2005, 10:17 PM
I'm not trying to be rude or anything, but I'm glad someone other than CHEWIE got a front page mention.

Hey,

If you guys have new photonovels you want pimped, be sure to let JesseVader08 or Matt know and they will take care of you...  ;)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Vator on November 6, 2005, 10:22 PM
Oh goody, PCRII should be up pretty soon!
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Diddly on November 6, 2005, 10:28 PM
I'm not trying to be rude or anything, but I'm glad someone other than CHEWIE got a front page mention.

Hey,

If you guys have new photonovels you want pimped, be sure to let JesseVader08 or Matt know and they will take care of you...  ;)

Thanks for the suggestion, I used to just post a mention here whenever a new Novel was up. I'll have to remember to PM one of those two next time!
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on November 8, 2005, 08:12 PM
No offense taken at all.  I was glad to see another mention as well.

I plan on starting on Rykrof #17 this week.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on November 16, 2005, 02:12 AM
Thought it might be a good time to update with a preview to #17 - TWISTED ALLEGIANCE, which should be completed in a matter of days.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/TW6.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on November 20, 2005, 11:09 PM
And here's a preview poster for it.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/TwistedAllegiancePoster.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Diddly on November 21, 2005, 07:45 PM
Looking pretty good, CHEWIE. :)

I'm hoping to have TSR part 6 up by the end of the week. I'll have a lot of spare time thanks to Thanksgiving Break.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Reid on November 21, 2005, 08:18 PM
Why does Palpatine have a black eye in the teaser poster?
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on November 21, 2005, 09:31 PM
Diddly - We're definitely overdue for one of your awesome installments.   :)

Hunter - He got punched in the face in a cafeteria fight.

Nah, it's just the "ageing" under his eyes, it kinda looks like a black eye in the pic, but not in person.  Maybe I should clean it up some more.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JesseVader08 on November 22, 2005, 10:01 PM
CHEWIE's latest photonovel will be added to the front page in a few moments.

Feel free to let me know when yours is done, Diddly.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on November 23, 2005, 11:20 AM
Thanks for the update Jesse.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Nirvana on November 24, 2005, 05:03 PM
TALES OF THE 305TH #3, PART 1- TWO BETRAYALS is up. Check it out!
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JesseVader08 on November 24, 2005, 06:36 PM
Looks great d_n!  We'll add a newspost to the front page.  I'm also going to add S_A_Longhorn's as well - gotta share the love for all the hard work you guys are doing!
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Nirvana on November 24, 2005, 07:08 PM
Wow, thanks! I'm glad you like it. Thanks for putting me on the front page!
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on November 25, 2005, 12:40 AM
I think putting you on the front page is well deserved, not just because of your photonovel but because you are pretty active in the customizing section.  I need to read and give my feedback on this story, which I will do once things slow down with my holiday family time!

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Nirvana on November 25, 2005, 08:11 AM
Cool, thanks!
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Diddly on November 25, 2005, 10:12 PM
Feel free to let me know when yours is done, Diddly.

I'll be PMing you later tonight, as there are only two shots left to be taken and edited. :)

Here's a preview to tide anybody over.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/DiddlySquat/Sith%20Revelations/powerofmoney8.jpg)

EDIT: It is now up!

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=10183.0 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=10183.0)

 :)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on December 13, 2005, 02:17 AM
Good preview from a great story you made there Diddly!

I'm slacking aren't I?  Ok, new work will start up on my series again this week.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on December 19, 2005, 02:11 AM
Finally got the next photonovel in gear.  A lot of work to do on it still, but it's going well.  Here's the poster for it.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/121905DarkExchange.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Reid on December 19, 2005, 03:16 PM
Looks nice CHEWIE. Like the ROTJ/ROTS style font.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on December 28, 2005, 11:37 AM
Thanks - and it's up in the photonovel section.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Nirvana on January 1, 2006, 03:02 PM
My new photonovel series is up. It's called Soldiers of the Republic, check it out!
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on January 13, 2006, 09:52 AM
More people should definitely check out your photonovel Darth Nirvana.  They take a dark, personal look at the hells of war.

Here's a Preview Pic for the next chapter in the Rykrof Enloer Series - #19 TRIBULATION -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/011306TribulationPreview.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Darth Slothus on January 15, 2006, 06:12 AM
Alright Chewie! I can hardly wait! 8)
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on January 19, 2006, 12:08 PM
Thanks, should be up within a week or so I hope.  Until then, another preview.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/011906TribulationPreviewPoster.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on January 27, 2006, 02:37 PM
I've been a little behind on getting this next one up, but here's two more preview pics.  I should have this one done by Feb 1st if everything goes ok.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/012606preview2.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/012606preview.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Reid on January 27, 2006, 05:57 PM
(http://chewie34.250free.com/012606preview2.jpg)


Why arne't the Battle Droids shooting at Shundi? I have a bad feeling about this...
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on February 4, 2006, 09:18 PM
deleted - added to photonovel section

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: Reid on February 4, 2006, 09:40 PM
That was a quick update...
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on February 4, 2006, 09:49 PM
That was a quick update...

Hi hunter, I'm just testing it right now, more will be up shortly.  Just a test here right now.  I wish JD had a test section!

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: JesseVader08 on February 5, 2006, 01:43 PM
I forgot to mention that CHEWIE's PN was pimped on the front page.  If anyone else has one ready, feel free to mention it in here or PM me.


I wish JD had a test section!


Hmmm...  Not a bad idea, as long as guys don't abuse it as a way to post pad (but we don't seem to have that problem around here  :)).  I'll pass the idea on to the staff Justin.
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on February 5, 2006, 02:04 PM
Thanks Jesse, and I appreciate the front page mention too!  And... I already have #20 up too in the photonovel section, a pretty quick update since the last one, but that's only because #19 and #20 were one larger story, and since it was so long, I decided to break it into two chapters. 

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on March 14, 2006, 04:21 PM
Hope I'm not annoying anyone, but SA Longhorn added a new chapter this week to his series.

Here are some previews to the next Rykrof installment too.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/031306previewtwo.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/031306previewthree.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/031306previewone.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on March 16, 2006, 02:16 AM
double post - testing a new photonovel is all.

 :P
Title: Re: Photo Novel section.
Post by: CHEWIE on May 15, 2006, 04:35 PM
Bumpdate!

The new and improved CRISIS ON ABRIDON is up!

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=12364.0

 :)