Bandit's Quest

Then there are these chuckleheads.

hpkomic — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:40:57 -0400

Then there are these chuckleheads.

I am applying for that storyboard internship with Nickelodeon,...

hpkomic — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:55:40 -0400

I am applying for that storyboard internship with Nickelodeon, so I am doing a sequence with the BQ cast. Still have a lot of work to do, though.

I wonder what all of this is about.

hpkomic — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:29:03 -0400

I wonder what all of this is about.

As you are probably painfully aware, Bandit’s Quest just...

hpkomic — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:45:18 -0400

As you are probably painfully aware, Bandit’s Quest just sort of stopped updating. It sucks that it happened, but it was frankly too much of a drain on me and my other webcomic. That does not mean I am washing my hands of Bandit’s Quest though. No, far from. I want to continue Bandit’s Quest, but I want to allocate the time and resources to it.A lot of what I am about to mention has occurred through discussions with a couple of my chums, Reed and Phil. In their own ways they’ve really helped me hone in on what I want to see happen with the project.

BQ is a hell of a fun project, and it caught on quickly. I just was unable to continue with it do to nature of it being based on reader feedback. It really was an experiment to begin, but behind the scenes I’ve done a LOT of world-building, and I feel that the original format is just not conducive to the world BQ occupies.

So here and now, I want to announce that I am going to be switching gears and prepping Bandit’s Quest as a pitch for an ongoing comic-book or mini-series. Ideally, with BQ being picked up through a publisher I’ll have the resources to do the comic. Part of the reason for the desire to do is as a comic book is overall dearth of videogame comic books out there. Sure, you have Archie’s Megaman and Sonic series, but they don’t feel like comic forms of videogames. Bandit’s Quest is all about using those game tropes and visuals, and the pitch will readily reflect that. Things like covers being parodies of famous videogame box art, or sprite-based headers on every page that show the character’s “progress” through the story, rather than just page numbers are just some of the elements being worked in.

So, Bandit’s Quest is still being worked on. I’ve talked to an artist about finishing up the current comic storyline as well, so that is possibly coming up.

Ultimately, the tumblr and the site are probably going to have their focus shifted to the development of the BQ universe. I have a lot of finished designs already, and I plan on posting them soon. I am particularly proud of some of the generic “baddies” of the game world. The “bosses” are pretty awesome too.

As for the pitch process, I do have a working script for a pitch down, and I am having some people go over it for feedback. I plan on having Reed, who has become a bit of a co-writer, try to add a few more jokes here and there. We’ll be looking into any possible scenario for publication, and no-matter what, we will be making the finished pitch comic available to read. I have considered a Kickstarter, but I will be thinking that one through very, very carefully, as I want to get the shit together before committing to anything like that.

So, that’s where we’re at. BQ is going to be pitched as a comic book in the future. The site/tumblr will end up reconfigured as well to emphasize more of a “development blog,” concerning the pitch process.

Thanks for reading!

I plan on posting some BQ stuff this weekend. Not comics, but an update on the project and some...

hpkomic — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:28:33 -0400

I plan on posting some BQ stuff this weekend. Not comics, but an update on the project and some worldbuilding things.

Been a while, hasn’t it? The image above comes from Hawk. Things...

hpkomic — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:22:41 -0400

Been a while, hasn’t it? The image above comes from Hawk.

Things got crazy. Unfortunately, Bandit’s Quest is still on a hiatus. The project isn’t dead, by a long shot, as there has been talk of a game (seriously!), and I am still working on it. I am just not able to draw any pages. Basically, between my pursuit of my Bachelors, and Cosmic Dash, Bandit’s Quest has to fall to the wayside.

However!

I am still keen on writing Bandit’s Quest, I just need someone else to take up the art duties. If anyone is interested, you only need to e-mail (hpkomic@gmail.com) me about it. BQ has a pretty solid fanbase already, so you’d be able to use that to your advantage if you’re so inclined.

So, Bandit’s Quest is resting up a little bit, but if anyone wants to help out, you’d be welcome, and probably praised by those who are REALLY mad at me for letting this one take a break.

So please, tumblr peeps, reblog this. I’d be great to find someone willing to lend a hand.

Act 1 – 014 – “Menu-Navigation is an Art.” The orc attacks...

hpkomic — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:34:07 -0400

Act 1 – 014 – “Menu-Navigation is an Art.”

The orc attacks first!

Your lizard companion looks around his immediate surroundings, and finds a junk pile. Is he going to equip it?

Act 1 – 013 – “Mini-Boss Battle!” >FIGHT! God. Damn. It. As...

hpkomic — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:12:13 -0400

Act 1 – 013 – “Mini-Boss Battle!”

>FIGHT!

God. Damn. It.

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Act 1 – 011 – “The Flying Lizard.” >Ask salesman about his...

hpkomic — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:15:07 -0400

Act 1 – 011 – “The Flying Lizard.”

>Ask salesman about his shirt.

You could have sworn his shirt was orange, but it seems it’s been blue all day! How strange.

He tries to sell you a frozen banana, but you don’t want to risk your companion having any. Chocolate is dangerous for his kind! You’re not sure about the bananas, but why test fate?

The salesman directs you to a rather rough looking bar. Hopefully you will-

WHAT THE?

I’ve been so out of it I forgot to post this one. Previous post is the latest update.

Act 1 – 012 – “A Lizard, an Orc, and an Owlbear walk into a...

hpkomic — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:11:41 -0400

Act 1 – 012 – “A Lizard, an Orc, and an Owlbear walk into a bar…”

>Check on flying lizard.

He expresses he is feeling great. You are unnerved by this notion considering he just flew through a bar window.

He gets up, and is addressed by a rather tough looking pair consisting of an orc and an owlbear.

You hate owlbears.

The lizard recruits you into his party! How did that happen?

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Act 1 – 010 – “Just Another Glitch in the Log.” >Enter...

hpkomic — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:59:16 -0400

Act 1 – 010 – “Just Another Glitch in the Log.”

>Enter Bluthport

You and Corwin arrive outside the gate of the city. You take a moment to look around as Corwin approached a banana stand.

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>Enter Bluthport

You and Corwin arrive outside the gate of the city. You take a moment to look around as Corwin approached a banana stand.

You feel something familiar about the area.

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Act 1 – 009 – “Welcome to Bluthport.” >Smack terminal. That...

hpkomic — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:25:35 -0400

Act 1 – 009 – “Welcome to Bluthport.”

>Smack terminal.

That seemed to fix it! These old systems usually act up once in a while, and sometimes you need to lay a firm hand on them to get them working.

Instantly, your terminal recognizes that you have installed theexpansion pak already, and because of that the rendering engine displays higher-resolution images. No more pixels for you!

Before you lies Bluthport. Of particular notice are the famous Banana Lighthouse and a couple of beaver-powered ships in the bay.

You and Corwin decide that your first goal is to probably recruit someone tough to tank your dungeon runs for you.

You mull over where you can find the toughest SOBs in the city.

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Act 1 – 008 – “The Cheapest Gag Yet.” >Go to Bluthport After...

hpkomic — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:50:19 -0400

Act 1 – 008 – “The Cheapest Gag Yet.”

>Go to Bluthport

After much careful deliberation, you elect to go straight toBluthport, making sure to stay far, far away fromFingerbottom.

Before you sprawls

BZZT

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BZAP

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VALIDATING DATA

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Be sure to check out the actual site for more awesome stuff, like a new picture of the Bandit plush that is sitting on my desk right at this moment, as well as the translations for the code in this week’s update! As always, comment to help influence the direction of the story.

Act 1 – 007 – “The Road Ahead.” >Onwards to town! According...

hpkomic — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:25:54 -0400

Act 1 – 007 – “The Road Ahead.”

>Onwards to town!

According to your map, you see three potential towns. Featherbottom,Fingerbottom, and Bluthport.

You don’t like the sound of two of those. Featherbottom makes you feel a bit ticklish, and Fingerbottom… well…

You are leaning toward Bluthport. It is located on Seaward Bay, and all sorts of types are likely to be found there. It seems if you wish to recruit some help for treasure-finding expeditions that Bluthport is your best bet.

You notice on your map that there are two fortresses. Ye Olde Forte Funke, and The Gothic Castle. As soon as you recruit some help you could hit up either one of those for loot. There is sure to be a ton of stuff hidden in either, and probably monsters too!

You also realize that your map is only able to display the information of the area you are in. What a crappy map. The only reason you keep it is because of the sexy ninja on the back.

You are intrigued by Gobias Island, however. It’s floating up there like a tantalizing floating… tantalizing… floating… thing.

Maybe with all the phat loot it’s holding you could afford a thesaurus to really update your vocabulary!

Unfortunately, you still need some way to fly up there, and even more unfortunate… you probably turned your owl-familiar into an arch-nemesis.

Bummer.

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Act 1 – 006 – “Novelty Map.” >Notice Corwin has your Tadashi...

hpkomic — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:25:16 -0400

Act 1 – 006 – “Novelty Map.”

>Notice Corwin has your Tadashi poster. Lament that you couldn’t find a spicy, fantasy-based Betty White Centerfold, but this was pretty cool too.

>In other words, have no shame

Oh, but there is shame! You don’t want to scare off your new mage friend by showing him your fangirlishness!

>Play it off as a gift to Mama Bandit. +2 Bluff, don’t fail now!

Not a gift TO Mama Bandit, but a gag-gift FROM Mama Bandit! Brilliance!

>Look at the map.

Sounds like a plan now that you’ve defused the potentially awkward situation!

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Act 1 – 005 – “Eyecandy.” >Corwin: Give the poster back...

hpkomic — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:03:18 -0400

Act 1 – 005 – “Eyecandy.”

>Corwin: Give the poster back after giving it a good hard look. Unless it’s something really akward that shouldn’t be seen in public.

>Gasp at it, if appropriate.

>Secret Poster: Be a spicy centerfold of Betty White

You wish. It’s actually everyone’s favorite folk-hero Tadashi, the brave adventurer. Not pictured is his sidekick, the silly blond knight.

Corwin could not help but look at the secret poster, revealing it to be a rather risque representation of this popular folk-hero. Clearly Corwin’s new companion is a fan.

You turn to Corwin, asking him if he has found the map.

Kudos to Hawk for being a good sport in getting one of the weirdest pieces of fanart ever, I think.

A google image search of “David Hasselhoff’ will reveal the poster’s reference.

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>Wasn’t Corwin going to a town earlier? Let’s go there -and...

hpkomic — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:46:15 -0400

>Wasn’t Corwin going to a town earlier? Let’s go there -and steal all the things.-

>You can probably get a ‘Bandit’s Discount’ on an owl when you get to the city, so let’s get a move on!

You receive your diecicle back from Corwin and proceed to ask where you should head next. He suggests you consult a map, and you decide to search your Bag of Holding for one. However, you hasty search has upturned a secret object of yours that was stored within, and now it rests at the feet of your canine companion.

Guys! Guys! Good news!

We tropers now.

Thanks for reading! Be sure to hit up Cosmic Dash to see a three-part guest story done by a friend of mine!

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>Were those cracks on your sword there earlier? You should...

hpkomic — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:09:00 -0400

>Were those cracks on your sword there earlier? You should probably ask Corwin about that. If it winds up breaking mid-battle, who knows what could happen. Better to fix it now.

Good idea! You hand Corwin your sword.

You peer around you and notice the floating islands dotting the sky-line.

>go to a flying island and use it as a sky shipthen bandit can say she stole the island

>What are those shadows in the background? Are they the magical flying islands you have heard about? Better check them up for loot.

>Agreed! Go to an island.

You decide it is in your best interest to ask Corwin all about the islands as well.

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>Don’t forget to retrieve your throwing stars! You pull back...

hpkomic — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:04:47 -0500

>Don’t forget to retrieve your throwing stars!

You pull back the curtain and return to just shortly after battle.

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> Before you head out on your Bandit’s Quest, Review your...

hpkomic — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:32:17 -0500

> Before you head out on your Bandit’s Quest, Review your objectives, inventory, equipment and Party.

You start your adventure up again after a brief break. You confirm your party of two. Welcome back to Bandit’s Quest.

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