Old Comic Discussion: "Imaginate" to "Imaginate, too!"

Post by **rickgriffin** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:13 am

Next you guys are going to start complaining when I'm slightly off-model.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:15 am

Sinder wrote:oh god

this arc is going to hurt me, isn't it

If you're lucky, it's a murder Mystery!

So much to be looking forward to in this arc. The arc that birthed housepets is back, but with a twist! but the bigger questions are: Will this result in another messy house? o_o Will Peanut try to somehow get someone else involved? Will there be a sequel?!?

Also... Maxie.. <3

Buckdida · Post by **Buckdida** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:20 am

rickgriffin wrote:Next you guys are going to start complaining when I'm slightly off-model.

Unpleaseable Fanbase

Not quite yet, but we are getting there.

At least it's not as bad as it gets for Team Fortress 2 or Left 4 Dead 2...dang, the forums there...they never stop complaining!

Post by **rickgriffin** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:28 am

I note that Unpleaseable Fanbase is only a symptom of doing a Serial. Hmm.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:29 am

I don't think the forums is deliberately trying to nag Rick for small errors, but if they started raising torches and burning down the sets, then they are just being silly >.>

To add, if i were a troper and added my own trope, i would hereby dub thee forums as "Over Critical" =P

Post by **rickgriffin** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:33 am

Yeah I know, I don't mean to be touchy. Is just that these things are pointed out to people at large instead of being pointed out to me directly. Though sometimes when I ignore it it would probably be better if they didn't contact me directly because then I'm not completely obligated to fix it, so hmm

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:37 am

Yeah, i got you Rick =)

I'm sure we understand where we're coming from when you say that. I think the forums in general though is just not sure how to handle the approach when trying to submit feedback about the comics.

Sinder · Post by **Sinder** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:39 am

rickgriffin wrote:Next you guys are going to start complaining when I'm slightly off-model.

PEANUT'S FACE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THAT

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:46 am

Sinder wrote:PEANUT'S FACE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THAT

My FAce! My BEautiful Face!

Post by **Dissension** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:02 am

Perhaps the best approach would be to send Rick a note if you have a question or comment regarding the content of the comic and not to take it personally if he doesn't (a) get back to you or (b) change it.

Additionally, I have some potential scenarios in mind for how the current arc plays out but will hold my tongue until we see a bit more (so that I do not look foolish, see?). Oh, and angry Peanut is cute.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:21 am

I'm taking a gander from Grape's tone that Grape is trying to get Max involved to try something a little different than normal, but her tone is suggesting something i'm betting that either involves Pridelands, romance or mystery.

The real question i'm wonder is if it's just going to be these three? I'm betting Peanut will bring someone along at the last minute, probably Tarot, but that's the kind of answer i like to hold my tongue on tomorrow and just say 'maybe' =P

D.Z. · Post by **D.Z.** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:00 am

Jeeaalloouussyyy...

On the one hand, I could see this whole thing escalating into a bizarre spat with Grape and Peanut waving Max and Tarot in each other's faces--you know how that old "you got a significant other, well, I got one too" thing goes between people pretending they don't like each other.

On the other hand, they're acting like five year olds in this comic. :p

... suppose those two things are actually rather inclusive.

Ebly · Post by **Ebly** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:10 am

I love you Maxie!

Post by **Dissension** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:16 am

This is clearly the incident which inspires Peanut and Bino to become friends.

Peanut: "Cats are jerks!"

Foldo · Post by **Foldo** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:26 am

Yeah! Imaginate! is coming back!
...
And this strip is easy to translate!
Woohoo! \o/

"Maxie" =>

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:22 am

Man this is awesome

! Maxie.....

Two_Twig · Post by **Two_Twig** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:45 am

~~What ever happens, by god something needs to end with an explosion! sign...~~
No, I can't say that, it sounds too uneducated. I'll just continue to wait patiently

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:26 am

Perhaps Peanut will go and play with himself and imagine how he plays with Grape instead of Max....

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:28 am

D'aw Maxwell looks cute when he has no idea that Peanut is angry.

arcict · Post by **arcict** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:07 am

Another wedge in the Grape/Peanut relationaship.

I honestly can't tell what I want to see anymore, a peaceful resolution/understanding between the characters... or comical conflict.

Honestly I've never been one that liked comical conflict where things in the friendship/companionship/love are involved. It just... doesn't usually mix well with me.

Even so, Peanut's reaction is... priceless.

YoruOokami · Post by **YoruOokami** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:41 am

Dang, poor Peanut. The only thing worse then unrequited love, is having to watch that person love someone else, in the same room. I too am very curious to see how Peanut is going to react to this in the coming strips.

But I must say, Peanut is adorable when he's angry.

ChewyChewy · Post by **ChewyChewy** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:20 pm

"Maxie" now, that's never good.... I'm surprised Peanut was so vocal with his jealousy, though I suppose that's mediated by the fact that that appears to be some kind of game they've played before....

I wonder how this is going to play out....

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:31 pm

You know, now that I think about it, I really feel sorry for Peanut. It's not that love thing between him and Grape - he has Tarot, after all. But still, his own sister found a replacement for him.... Poor Peanut.

Teh Brawler · Post by **Teh Brawler** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:40 pm

Alex wrote:You know, now that I think about it, I really feel sorry for Peanut. It's not that love thing between him and Grape - he has Tarot, after all. But still, his own sister found a replacement for him.... Poor Peanut.

You know, the funny thing here is that Rick has reached that point where the requirements for resolution have been established, and nothing can change unless those requirements are met. He can add on to the setting, story, and characters, but he can't alter any of the scenarios already in place without meeting those required points.
For example, take Tarot. There is relatively little known about her, and as such, there is plenty of room for characterization and background development. We don't know who her owner is, where she lives, where she came from, when she came to Babylon Gardens, and the like. Even her social relations can be developed with the characters that haven't had their meeting with her displyed or implyed yet. But as for Grape and Peanut, her social situation is set, and it can't change unless Rick aims for resolution of the romantic point of view of this universe. Same with Max: Max is better known, but his place is set amoungst the Sandwich characters, and that can't be altered without moving towards resolution.
To sum that all up, I don't see this arc developing the scenario we have, since Rick just set it up this way last summer.

ChewyChewy · Post by **ChewyChewy** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:45 pm

I'm sorry, but I have to say this--I just now noticed the "KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK" in the first panel, and it made me laugh....

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:26 pm

YoruOokami wrote:Dang, poor Peanut. The only thing worse then unrequited love, is having to watch that person love someone else, in the same room. I too am very curious to see how Peanut is going to react to this in the coming strips.

But I must say, Peanut is adorable when he's angry.

he's gonna lock himself in his room and play GTA until the very television set starts bleeding

Kyderra · Post by **Kyderra** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:05 pm

revenge peanut, REVENGE!

Two_Twig · Post by **Two_Twig** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:52 pm

Teh Brawler wrote:You know, the funny thing here is that Rick has reached that point where the requirements for resolution have been established, and nothing can change unless those requirements are met. He can add on to the setting, story, and characters, but he can't alter any of the scenarios already in place without meeting those required points.
For example, take Tarot. There is relatively little known about her, and as such, there is plenty of room for characterization and background development. We don't know who her owner is, where she lives, where she came from, when she came to Babylon Gardens, and the like. Even her social relations can be developed with the characters that haven't had their meeting with her displayed or implied yet. But as for Grape and Peanut, her social situation is set, and it can't change unless Rick aims for resolution of the romantic point of view of this universe. Same with Max: Max is better known, but his place is set amongst the Sandwich characters, and that can't be altered without moving towards resolution.
To sum that all up, I don't see this arc developing the scenario we have, since Rick just set it up this way last summer.

Rick never has it play the way we think it will.

And you're right, its a little difficult to assume that all current relationships have been wrapped up and set firmly in place, which they aren't obviously, so this arc could go in so many ways its star-tl-ing. What I mean is that there isn't enough information at present to start predicting things just yet.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:48 pm

Teh Brawler wrote:
Alex wrote:You know, now that I think about it, I really feel sorry for Peanut. It's not that love thing between him and Grape - he has Tarot, after all. But still, his own sister found a replacement for him.... Poor Peanut.
You know, the funny thing here is that Rick has reached that point where the requirements for resolution have been established, and nothing can change unless those requirements are met. He can add on to the setting, story, and characters, but he can't alter any of the scenarios already in place without meeting those required points.
For example, take Tarot. There is relatively little known about her, and as such, there is plenty of room for characterization and background development. We don't know who her owner is, where she lives, where she came from, when she came to Babylon Gardens, and the like. Even her social relations can be developed with the characters that haven't had their meeting with her displyed or implyed yet. But as for Grape and Peanut, her social situation is set, and it can't change unless Rick aims for resolution of the romantic point of view of this universe. Same with Max: Max is better known, but his place is set amoungst the Sandwich characters, and that can't be altered without moving towards resolution.
To sum that all up, I don't see this arc developing the scenario we have, since Rick just set it up this way last summer.

Tarot may still be relatively new, but her being set in the family seems to be already established, but in a more subtle fashion. That, in my opinion, doesn't require her to be on screen as much as Max since Max is apparantly alot more active than Tarot, but Tarot seems to draw more attention than Max when she gets involved i find.

I beg to differ about the part that Grape is finding a replacement for Peanut. From the looks of things, it looks like Grape is starting to get quite fond of Max from the looks of things. The way i see it, she wants him around more and Peanut just isn't comfy with the way she's doing it. (She did invite a boyfriend over afterall @_@) That can change though, but that's entirely dependant on how Peanut and Maxwell get along.

Also, i think Grape is looking to get Maxwell and Peanut together for other reasons, which i'm more curious about as this arc begins. Although it appears she's oblivious to Peanut's sudden uncomfort, i'm guessing she has a good reason to bring Max along for whatever she's planning to bring both MAxwell and PEanut in on. I have a small hunch she may even be trying to get PEanut and Maxwell together to help Peanut with his 'feedback' =3

ChewyChewy · Post by **ChewyChewy** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:53 pm

GameCobra wrote:Tarot may still be relatively new, but her being set in the family seems to be already established, but in a more subtle fashion. That, in my opinion, doesn't require her to be on screen as much as Max since Max is apparantly alot more active than Tarot, but Tarot seems to draw more attention than Max when she gets involved i find.

I beg to differ about the part that Grape is finding a replacement for Peanut. From the looks of things, it looks like Grape is starting to get quite fond of Max from the looks of things. The way i see it, she wants him around more and Peanut just isn't comfy with the way she's doing it. (She did invite a boyfriend over afterall @_@) That can change though, but that's entirely dependant on how Peanut and Maxwell get along.

Also, i think Grape is looking to get Maxwell and Peanut together for other reasons, which i'm more curious about as this arc begins. Although it appears she's oblivious to Peanut's sudden uncomfort, i'm guessing she has a good reason to bring Max along for whatever she's planning to bring both MAxwell and PEanut in on. I have a small hunch she may even be trying to get PEanut and Maxwell together to help Peanut with his 'feedback' =3

Grape still doesn't know about Peanut's feelings for her, and he hasn't done anything to offend her lately, so no, why would she find a replacement for him?

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:50 pm

oh no... oh hell no! max should get out... right now! seeing peanut mad makes me mad and i get mad only about once every six months.

Post by **Dissension** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:06 pm

I remember that a lot of people were bothered by the strenghth of Fox's reaction toward his dognappers.

Whatever happens next, I'm sure we'll all be struck by the curveball we never saw coming. Rick is very good at that sort of thing.

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:23 pm

Dissension wrote:I remember that a lot of people were bothered by the strenghth of Fox's reaction toward his dognappers.

Whatever happens next, I'm sure we'll all be struck by the curveball we never saw coming. Rick is very good at that sort of thing.

It's either funny or scary that he's right

Ebly · Post by **Ebly** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:43 pm

Why is everyone so hard set on romance? Playdate. Playdate. Pretend.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:11 am

Ebly wrote:Why is everyone so hard set on romance? Playdate. Playdate. Pretend.

No pretend party is complete without tea. or biscuits. or war.

in this case, the winner gets to have tea for cats and biscuits for dogs.

PS: If i were a betting man at this point, i suddenly feel like betting that Bino is here with Maxwell.

Two_Twig · Post by **Two_Twig** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:24 pm

Ebly wrote:Why is everyone so hard set on romance? Playdate. Playdate. Pretend.

Even though its pretend Ebly, the issues in Housepets are important and worth caring about; so much so that I urge every one of us to start caring. Once we're all caring, we can all worry. We can all worry, that we're not caring enough.

Sketcherofstuff · Post by **Sketcherofstuff** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:25 pm

This is already one of my favorite groups of comics (arcs, right?) so far, the others being the vet one, the farm one and the one directly after that. And the one newyears eve strip that wrapped up the yarn ball.

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:09 pm

Ebly wrote:Why is everyone so hard set on romance? Playdate. Playdate. Pretend.

Because two cute couples makes everyone go D'aw! ...who wouldn't want that?

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:38 pm

i just thought of what might (emphasis on might) happen!!
peanut may call tarot to even the score out of spite
>_>
or he could go on with his other plan...

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:10 am

Maxwell? Blanket monster? Grape and Peanut are Heroes?

What is this? i feel like this is a comic from heaven now. <3