Here are another two chapters of Revenge of CRUQUIUS. A conincidence that's these pictures are behind each other
Now, I havn't been that involved in the writing of RoC because I already have to much going on as it is and I believe or contribution as dead goons is essential enough, thank you. That doesn't mean I've been silent during all of it.
One of the hardest things, or at least for me, is to say no to someone. But in case of chapter five, I did... In de second picture of Ch. 5 Bashford and a goon (me) are struggling with bayonets. I am not going to discus the reality in these pictures because this pictures weren't made to be a comic. That is why the ladies look like there are posing as fashionmodels and not warriors in the heat of battle. But there was a picture, even when it was being made, I didn't like. Not the pose itself, but the context.
In this picture (right plate) Cpt Bashford cuts the goons throat. But the goons has his eyes closed. Shoulders hanging. The man is in no position to defend himself, so why would Bashford do this? One answer could be that she is a raging psychotic who doesn't care who or how she kills, but I doubt that is the kind of character you want to be the heroin of the story. Another, more benign answer couldn't be shown in the story, nor would they matter because this is basically a steampunk parody of 'Charlies Angles'.
So, when this picture was put forward, I said: 'No.' I am no expert on the character of Bashford, but a lunatic she seem not.
But don't 'hero's' kill all the time? Well, yes. Often they do. And some times the kills the wrong people the wrong what makes them look like inhuman monsters. This is often the result of bad writing or taking your desire for action to far without thinking it through. For example; there is a big difference between killing a faceless goon or a cop. Even if said cop is motivated by the wrong reasons. He is still a cop. So, in these cases, for me, it is all about context. One wrong action, and your carefully crafted heroic character is ruined.
So I am glad this image wasn't used. One image I really do like is chapter six. Whole of chapter six! Basically it is a splash-page, like the two-page spreads in comics. I think we all agreed this was one of the most awesome picture. So, it was agreed this would be a stand alone chapter because no other image could add to the amount of awesome, but would rather break it down. Or it they should have made the layout like that of a comicbook and put it at the top.
But it wasn't made like. So, maybe next time when there is going to be a shoot with the intend of making a comic... Till than, you have to make do.
Enjoy chapter five and six...
So, when this picture was put forward, I said: 'No.' I am no expert on the character of Bashford, but a lunatic she seem not.
But don't 'hero's' kill all the time? Well, yes. Often they do. And some times the kills the wrong people the wrong what makes them look like inhuman monsters. This is often the result of bad writing or taking your desire for action to far without thinking it through. For example; there is a big difference between killing a faceless goon or a cop. Even if said cop is motivated by the wrong reasons. He is still a cop. So, in these cases, for me, it is all about context. One wrong action, and your carefully crafted heroic character is ruined.
So I am glad this image wasn't used. One image I really do like is chapter six. Whole of chapter six! Basically it is a splash-page, like the two-page spreads in comics. I think we all agreed this was one of the most awesome picture. So, it was agreed this would be a stand alone chapter because no other image could add to the amount of awesome, but would rather break it down. Or it they should have made the layout like that of a comicbook and put it at the top.
But it wasn't made like. So, maybe next time when there is going to be a shoot with the intend of making a comic... Till than, you have to make do.
Enjoy chapter five and six...
Chapter five
Lady A and Constance Bashford fight to retrieve Emma. It is a struggle, but in this dog eat dog world one has to kill, or be killed...
Chapter Six
Now to check on Emma...
Check back here tomorrow, for chapter Seven of Revenge of Cruquius!
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