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Amjam · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject: First Impressions

Since no-one else has created another board in here (We're all pretty much veterans by now anyway) I decided to go ahead with another of my ideas.

L'interrogat (Pardon my French.)

- How did you come across Just Gotta?

- What was your first impression?

- Why have you continued to read it?

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How did you come across Just Gotta?

I was searching for Pokémon comics and trying to find any non-sprite ones that exist. I used to read sprite comics, but now I really don't have the time to go through a brazilian extra a day, and I just don't enjoy it as much. The only sprite comic I read as religiously as I read Just Gotta is Bob & George, and it should be obvious why.
Other than that, I thought it felt... familiar. It's the story we all want to live, the story of someone who loves Pokémon having the chance to actually train them. And I haven't seen many comics on this - just fanfictions, and that is a different universe entirely. It's also the age-old (or 10-year-old if you're technical) tale of the young Trainer. The art style strongly reminds me of when I used to copy out of my Pokémon Handbook (The limited edition Togepi one, with the sparkly green cover - I still have all of my handbooks), because it just so strongly mirrors the style of the actual anime and somewhat the Pokémon Adventure manga.

What was your first impression?

"The first page doesn't look that great".

That's a laugh, considering how huge a fan I am now. But I can honestly say, I thought it looked dumb at the time and now I kick myself (Much as we all do when we discover that we actually /do/ like One Piece enough to cheer at the recent Funimation news, although we've always complained that Obata's art is so much better) because the comic was fairly new at the time and because I thought it was too cliché.

Why have you continued to read it?

0_0 This is like asking me why I like Chrono Crusade. I think Vye is a wonderful artist, storyteller, and friend. I think the story smacks of reminiscence, and I know that isn't spelled properly. I think that I can relate to Hilaree and Spyro as much as I can relate to any other manga or novel character, and I think that it's great so far and can only continue to get better. It's definitely a great story and it has humor for people who enjoy the 'chibi element'. All in all, I'm glad to have (tried) to stick by it and I can't wait to see Just gotta develop even more!

Ow, that's long. Do you guys have any essays to share? XD

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Georgia · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:55 pm Post subject:

- How did you come across Just Gotta?
Um...my brother, he read it first. :3

- What was your first impression?
I thought it was cool, and I liked the art alot.

- Why have you continued to read it?
Because I like drawn comics! I also like Pokemon comics, so combine them together makes a comic I adore! ^^;

Sorry I made short comments. xD I dunno what else to say.
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Vye Brante · Administrator Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 1223

I seriously don't know if I should contribute to this conversation . . . seeing as how I don't think I had any real first impressions of the story because I wrote it. But uh . . . this is interesting to know. It's fun to read!

Mwahahaha! So even Amjam didn't like Just Gotta at first! It's kinda funny 'cause I thought the same thing about the first page. I think I actually was a little harsher than that but I'm allowed.

I have a quick guestion, Neogeorgia. Is NeoJames155 your brother? I mean, I know you both have the Neo and the 155 and stuff. I just had wondering what the connection between you was and then you started talking about your brother.
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Georgia · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:38 am Post subject:

Uh, yeah. He's my brother...*stares at NeoJames* atleast, I think he's my brother.
Just kidding, he is.
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Vye Brante · Administrator Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 1223

Okay! I'm a little more knowledgable now!
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Amjam · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:30 pm Post subject: Re: Tee hee!

Georgia · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject:

Your quote didn't work, so I fixed it. <3 Hope you didn't mind..
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iWish · Supreme user Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 147

I thought it was cool. and I wanted to be the first ever cameo! SPLEE!!!
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Vye Brante · Administrator Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 1223

Hee hee, well, you go what you wanted then!
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iWish · Supreme user Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 147

yup. me lucky is happy yes and.
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kirbyboy102 · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject:

- How did you come across Just Gotta?

It was on the Smack Jeeves's update page, so I read it and faved it.

- What was your first impression?

"...Wow,this is interesting. Why am I reading it?" Sorry Vye! I wasn't too interested until I saw it wasn't badge catching!

- Why have you continued to read it?

...Good question. Because I love the Author? She isn't all stuck up because people read her comic. That, and I Love Just Gotta!
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Ghost · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:13 am Post subject:

How did you come across Just Gotta?
Saw it at Serebii when I was looking at comics to get an idea of what I wanted to do for mine (which I haven't drawn at all.. yet.. so...)

- What was your first impression?
Lessee.. Well, just reading Vye's comments at first gave a friendly atmosphere. Other than that, I can't really remember too much, this was quite some time ago. I do know that, as I came later around page 100, I could see that there was some improvement as it went along, which is great...

- Why have you continued to read it?
For one, because I would like to see how much more Vye will get to improve (though I think she's already doing great!) and for two, well... I want to see where the story goes.

Oranges_and_Pears · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject:

- How did you come across Just Gotta?- Serebii forums. I was browsing, and, always liking comics as a kid, I said, "Oo, comics!" and clicked on it. Most of the threads had stupid names and stuff, but when I saw "Just Gotta", I "just hadta" click on it.

- What was your first impression?-That it was the best thing ever. I loved it so much that I made my brother read it. Lol.

- Why have you continued to read it?-Duh? Cuz it's frickin awsome ^^
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Tyto · Advanced user Joined: 09 Feb 2008 Posts: 60

How did you first come across Just Gotta?

Comic-Era, I'm pretty sure... I can't really remember xD

First impressions?

... I'm ashamed to admit it, but I stopped reading at first because I didn't like the art. I didn't even get far enough into the comic to pick up the story. And then, when I DID get past the first five pages or so, I started kicking myself, because I was enjoying it so much and had been inches away from missing out. It taught me a good lesson... xD

Why do I keep reading it?

Because it's made of 100% win. And because I will lose sleep over it if I never find out how it ends xD

klinkhauer · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject:

How long have I been here now? Am I too late to answer these? XD

How did you come across Just Gotta?
It was the Featured Donator Comic during my first visit to SmackJeeves (or it was recently updated... its banner was on the front page... XD), and I wanted a few examples of what comics they accepted before settling there. Comicgenesis was baaad. x.x I planned on just reading the first couple of pages and just kept clicking... XD

What was your first impression?
"I draw better than this. I should be okay." Pffft. I'm sorry, but that was the first thought in my head when I was reading the first chapter. ^^;; But I came to discover that my motivation and story-telling skills lagged seriously behind Vye's, even though we have the same springboard. Real world kids launched into the Pokémon world with no explanation.

Why have you continued to read it?
Because it's awesome! And Vye has been a huge support in getting ATTO off the ground, with comments on most of the pages. :3 I wuv you! <3
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Vye Brante · Administrator Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 1223

Awww . . . reading this makes me happy.

I think it's funny how everyone pretty much had the same first impression: The art sucks! Hee hee, I agree. And then it seems the story makes up for it. Huh. I didn't think I was doing a good enough job with the story either. So cool!

Thanks for this thread and thanks for all the support! I love all of you guys too! (And that of course includes you klinkhauer!)
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klinkhauer · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:22 pm Post subject:

Warm fuzzies all around! Woo!

I kinda wish that I had thoguht before Making my Author Name on Smack Jeeves. XD But oh well. At least I'll never have to change it. Unless I marry. XD
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AlmaPheonix · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject:

- How did you come across Just Gotta?
I was looking at Pokemon comics on SJ and hoping for a hand drawn one... And I saw Just Gotta...

- What was your first impression?
"The art isn't too good...." (followed by some talking to myself such as "shut up ye lousy artist...." Embarassed

) and "But the story is interesting" Confused

- Why have you continued to read it?
It's different. It's not badge collecting or some Pokemon champ that is going to save the world. AND IT ISN'T SPRITES! Most Pokemon comics I see are sadly sprite.... (not that they are good but some are kinda... iffy...) I know the art isn't the best but it's fun to see how an artist evolves! (not like a Pokemon does but I think you get the point)
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Georgia · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 6:29 am Post subject:

I forgot to mention that I thought the comic was pretty cute because I the first comic I *actually* saw was Comic number 36... ^^; But then I read the whole thing after randomly seeing that comic.
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BeetheDragontrainer · User Joined: 10 May 2008 Posts: 29 Location: Rotterdam

- How did you come across Just Gotta?

http://justgotta.myfastforum.org/sutra2199.php#2199

- What was your first impression?

The same as almost everyone it seems...
"The art isn't all that good... but let's see ow the story goes"

- Why have you continued to read it?

The story turned out to be strangely interesting after just a few comics, and it had me wanting to know what was going to happen, so I read from #1 up to the Akuma fancomic in one sitting. The art still needs improvement, 'specially for certain Pokémon, but I still find myself coming back to find out where the story is going.