Post by: Rainseeker on March 04, 2011, 12:46:16 am
It's about a city where rodents and cats live together. At its heart it's a detective-buddy comedy. Let me know what you think!
http://rattownstories.com/ (http://rattownstories.com/)
Post by: Neonivek on March 04, 2011, 03:06:52 am
It works though.
Edit JIC: by them I mean spoiler tags... hate them
Post by: Argembarger on March 04, 2011, 12:13:30 pm
It looks like a very promising start, although I know nothing about comic-making :P
Good luck! I'll RSS this 8)
Post by: Rainseeker on March 04, 2011, 01:09:37 pm
Post by: Neonivek on March 04, 2011, 05:44:53 pm
Though it has yet to go in a dirrection. It usually takes quite a few strips before a comic reveals its true flavor.
Post by: Rainseeker on March 04, 2011, 06:02:28 pm
:)
Post by: Neonivek on March 04, 2011, 06:06:02 pm
Ohh the mysteries of anthropomorphic animals.
Post by: Jopax on March 04, 2011, 06:08:25 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on March 04, 2011, 11:11:23 pm
Post by: Neonivek on March 05, 2011, 09:25:52 am
Thanks guys! If you guys enjoy it, please do me a favor and share it with your friends! There are easy buttons at the bottom of the page to do so. :)
Unfortunately I don't have webcomic friends.
That and I can't do puppydog eyes.
Though if I ever do get into a discussion about webcomics, Ill be sure to mention it. As viral as that would be.
Post by: Rainseeker on March 05, 2011, 11:39:34 am
Post by: Neonivek on March 05, 2011, 11:28:48 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on March 06, 2011, 12:51:11 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on March 09, 2011, 07:16:26 pm
XD
Post by: Sensei on March 09, 2011, 07:28:40 pm
I like the art style! very nice, it reminds me of... something...The illustrations on Roald Dahl books?
Post by: Rainseeker on March 09, 2011, 08:01:00 pm
I like the art style! very nice, it reminds me of... something...The illustrations on Roald Dahl books?
I don't mind at all being compared to Roald Dahl! :D I never intended to emulate his style, but nice, nonetheless.
Post by: Argembarger on March 10, 2011, 12:34:16 pm
I like the art style! very nice, it reminds me of... something...The illustrations on Roald Dahl books?
Yes! Roald Dahl. It was on the tip of my tongue. For, uh, five days, I guess >_>
It's a bit cleaner and neater than Dahl though, which certainly isn't a bad thing.
Also, I'm really not used to seeing hamsters as characters. I thought Hamm was a cat with off ears until now, which confused me as to why he was playing cards with mice. He'd have to be a tiny cat. Haha.
Lady-waitress rat is trollin' him pretty hard.
Post by: Rainseeker on March 10, 2011, 01:08:19 pm
Post by: Neonivek on March 10, 2011, 09:15:18 pm
We haven't seen any cats yet. Soon, very soon!
Really? I swear that one person was a cat.
Post by: Rainseeker on March 12, 2011, 02:23:16 pm
Oh, and in Rattown, species don't intermingle, so to speak. I've decided that it just doesn't come up.
Post by: Neonivek on March 12, 2011, 06:23:23 pm
Ok I was expecting an entirely different dynamic.
Post by: Rainseeker on March 14, 2011, 05:06:12 pm
Post by: Argembarger on March 16, 2011, 12:42:32 am
Post by: Neonivek on March 16, 2011, 11:04:55 am
So what inspired this web comic project, Rainseeker?
I think we all know the answer to that one
!!!EVIL!!!
Post by: Ottofar on March 16, 2011, 11:07:16 am
Carry on.
Post by: Rainseeker on March 16, 2011, 11:38:43 pm
So what inspired this web comic project, Rainseeker?
I've been rattling this story around in my head for about 7 years or more. It's kind of a culmination of a childhood dream to write a comic. It's been really fun and a LOT more work than I thought it would be!
Oh, and the new comic is up! Check it out!
http://rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: Greiger on March 17, 2011, 07:57:44 am
Posting to follow.
Post by: Rainseeker on March 24, 2011, 12:55:13 am
Post by: MrWiggles on March 24, 2011, 03:41:30 am
Have you ever given thoughts to up loading your comic on the several free webcomic host and then having them point to your site, in order to build awareness and advertise your webcomic?
Post by: Rainseeker on March 24, 2011, 10:09:23 pm
Post by: Neonivek on March 26, 2011, 06:51:45 pm
and somehow cute... very very cute...
Maybe it has something to do with how horrible things happen but things are all the better for it somehow.
Post by: Rainseeker on March 26, 2011, 08:43:28 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on March 31, 2011, 11:52:13 am
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: Levi on March 31, 2011, 01:34:09 pm
Post by: Neonivek on March 31, 2011, 03:08:11 pm
I dunno why but I really like that the rodents seem to inherently think cats are awesome. I'm interested to see where this is going.
I know, I am starting to wonder if the Cats REALLY enslaved them or if the Rats just thrust their services on them almost against their will.
I can understand why that Hamster who I STILL think is a cat is sort of mad. He wants to do a good job and earn things for himself but society is dead set on turning him to a success whether he really deserved it or not.
Id say some cats must have a low self-esteem... but this is Rainseeker's comics. No matter how bad things seem on paper the reality is that things are actually all the better for it.
Post by: Rainseeker on March 31, 2011, 06:21:10 pm
I know, I am starting to wonder if the Cats REALLY enslaved them or if the Rats just thrust their services on them almost against their will.
Hmmm... *scribbles notes secretively*
;)
Post by: Neonivek on April 02, 2011, 07:24:39 pm
You knew it was comming too.
Though the closeup of the cat freeked me out.
Post by: Rainseeker on April 02, 2011, 09:01:06 pm
Post by: Korbac on April 02, 2011, 10:38:07 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on April 02, 2011, 11:03:27 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on April 11, 2011, 11:54:47 am
Post by: Neonivek on April 11, 2011, 01:30:13 pm
Forgot to tell you guys. New one's up!
Goodness I am not sure if the new one or the last one was funnier
Though I am conflicted if the very last panel makes that page worse or better.
Though given that this is a narrative and not just "Random nonsense forever" I guess it would be better.
So I guess Cats are sort of a social absolence device for the rats. Goodness is Rat psychology interesting.
Post by: Greiger on April 13, 2011, 05:13:16 pm
....There's a twilight zone episode in that someplace...
Post by: Rainseeker on April 13, 2011, 05:41:00 pm
Here's real-world proof!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-btZgj18hg&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-btZgj18hg&feature=related)
Post by: Levi on April 13, 2011, 05:49:39 pm
Yeah, Rats have an affinity towards cats. The others (Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Gerbils, Mice) less so.
Here's real-world proof!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-btZgj18hg&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-btZgj18hg&feature=related)
Well, there is some real life reasons for rats liking cats: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/04/070403-cats-rats.html :P
Post by: Rainseeker on April 14, 2011, 11:47:19 am
Post by: Rainseeker on April 14, 2011, 11:47:36 am
Post by: Neonivek on April 14, 2011, 01:37:01 pm
New comic is up!
The contrast, the dimension.
Rich and poor
Class and classless
Fabulous and dreery
What the heck is going on!?!
Post by: Rainseeker on April 14, 2011, 06:39:05 pm
Post by: Deviled on April 14, 2011, 07:36:47 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on April 14, 2011, 08:46:09 pm
Post by: Neonivek on April 14, 2011, 10:39:25 pm
He was sprucing himself up so that he is more attractive to his rat charity patrons.
Either that or a gentlemen thief.
I'd say Con Artist but unless that Cat is a Hamster... I am not sure how it would work (Heck I already pictured in my head how a side comic about a Cat Con-Artist would go)
Post by: Rainseeker on April 14, 2011, 10:56:05 pm
Post by: Levi on April 14, 2011, 11:13:54 pm
My guess:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Neonivek on April 14, 2011, 11:18:50 pm
My guess:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Personally
I'd think it would be the opposite for some reason
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Though given the previous material maybe I am thinking to morbidly.
Post by: Rainseeker on April 14, 2011, 11:46:56 pm
My guess:Spoiler (click to show/hide)
And theory number FOUR!
*Turns away from keyboard and scribbles something you can't see*
Post by: Rainseeker on April 15, 2011, 02:32:38 pm
1. Voting for me at Rattown for Top Web Comics 100.
2. Posting to Facebook, "Liking" my comic.
3. Clicking on the Stumbleupon link (which is really fun, I assure you!)
Post by: Neonivek on April 15, 2011, 07:13:28 pm
I am not sure what I can do. No one really takes my oppinions seriously.
Post by: Rainseeker on April 15, 2011, 11:03:27 pm
Post by: Neonivek on April 15, 2011, 11:37:36 pm
Whenever I hear that cat saying those lines... I picture Sean Connery as the voice actor.
Also I can't find stumbledupon.
Post by: Rainseeker on April 16, 2011, 01:40:58 am
http://www.stumbleupon.com (http://www.stumbleupon.com)
Oh, and Neo? Thanks for reading the comic, you always give great comments!
Post by: Neonivek on April 16, 2011, 01:51:27 am
Rat Announcer 1: "Hello welcome to the 20th anual hurray day parade"
Rat Announcer 2: "Yes, it is today we celebrate the one week between Yay day and the Wow stampede"
Rat Announcer 1: "For all those thinking this is just another excuse to have a parade"
Rat Announcer 2: "IT IS!"
Rat Announcer 1 & 2: "HURRAY!!!" *Tosses Graffiti in the Air*
Anyhow I kicked myself several times to do it... but I posted the comic on my wall on Facebook.
Not that anyone will actually look there (since I have to use Facebook to help my mother with those HORRIBLE facebook games.)
Post by: Rainseeker on April 20, 2011, 08:02:04 pm
New comic is up a little early, come check it out!
Post by: Rainseeker on April 28, 2011, 12:52:20 am
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Comments, anyone?
Post by: jrmy on April 28, 2011, 01:11:45 am
this panel is the cutest thing I have seen today ;u;
Post by: Neonivek on April 28, 2011, 01:13:08 am
Post by: Greiger on April 30, 2011, 09:44:26 am
Or get his ass handed to him by the equivalent of a gang of angry
Post by: Rainseeker on May 05, 2011, 12:25:10 am
SPOILER WARNING!
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Oh, and everyone else should go check out my new comic!
http://rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: Neonivek on May 05, 2011, 01:50:30 am
It gave one REALLY odd panel where the mouse just sort of... touched the hamster's cheek and I am not sure what was actually happening. I can only guess mice are exceptionally weak or something.
Post by: Rainseeker on May 05, 2011, 10:20:42 am
Heh, the one where Hamm gets punched in the face and the fist sinks in was a hard panel, so forgive me for not being clear: Hamster cheeks are stretchy, so the punch didn't really matter. Kind of like Luffy from One Piece! ;)
Post by: Greiger on May 06, 2011, 07:07:52 pm
(oldbatmantheme)HammyHammyHammy Ham-ster!....man...
And I just noticed the one mouse in the previous page that totally saw it all coming. Hanging around the wrong crowd indeed.
Post by: Rainseeker on May 07, 2011, 12:57:56 am
Post by: Rainseeker on May 11, 2011, 09:49:04 pm
Post by: Neonivek on May 11, 2011, 10:05:17 pm
You seem to live Spazzes Rainseeker :D
Post by: Rainseeker on May 11, 2011, 10:48:13 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on May 18, 2011, 10:47:14 pm
http://rattownstories.com/ (http://rattownstories.com/)
Post by: Neonivek on May 18, 2011, 10:50:37 pm
:D
Ohh unsatisfyable expectations.
Post by: halberdear on May 19, 2011, 02:42:44 pm
So does the hamster have some kind of pet peeve about getting wet?
Post by: Neonivek on May 19, 2011, 07:30:00 pm
Very cool comic, I am excited to see the plot develop.
So does the hamster have some kind of pet peeve about getting wet?
Do you like getting wet?
Though it is more indicative of Rainseeker's style.
Post by: Rainseeker on May 20, 2011, 01:19:33 am
Very cool comic, I am excited to see the plot develop.
So does the hamster have some kind of pet peeve about getting wet?
Do you like getting wet?
Though it is more indicative of Rainseeker's style.
Yeah, Hamm doesn't mind getting wet per se, it's just that he doesn't enjoy getting spritzed with glass cleaner or sprayed with mouth-water. Man, he's picky.
Thanks for the nice comment Halberdear!
Post by: QuakeIV on May 21, 2011, 01:04:45 pm
I like how well drawn they are. Or more they are consistently drawn, and therefore a good job is being done.
Can't wait for the story to kick in.
It has a fairly realistic but characterized feel to the dialog, so it could be a lot of fun to read when the plot kicks in.
Post by: Rainseeker on May 30, 2011, 11:45:40 am
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: Levi on May 30, 2011, 11:46:01 am
Post by: Rainseeker on May 30, 2011, 11:50:41 am
Are you guys seeing the hover-over jokes? I'm never sure if anybody reads those things. They're one of my favorite parts.
Post by: Levi on May 30, 2011, 11:55:32 am
Post by: halberdear on May 30, 2011, 04:13:48 pm
Are you guys seeing the hover-over jokes?
What's a hover-over joke?
Post by: Rainseeker on May 30, 2011, 04:17:18 pm
Are you guys seeing the hover-over jokes?
What's a hover-over joke?
You leave the mouse over the picture for a second and a caption will appear. :)
Post by: Neonivek on May 30, 2011, 04:31:55 pm
Ohh well.
So... yes Why did he quit? Tell me! *starts shaking Rainseeker*
Post by: Rainseeker on May 30, 2011, 05:00:36 pm
Why did he quit? Tell me! *starts shaking Rainseeker*
Y-y-you'll j-j-just h-h-have t-t-to w-w-w-wait!
Post by: monk12 on May 30, 2011, 09:08:12 pm
I've been following since you plugged it on DF Talk- I'm a sucker for buddy cop stories. I, for one, hope to hear more of Hamm's old adventures- the Punctual Church Bell sounds particularly intriguing.
Post by: Neonivek on May 30, 2011, 11:47:23 pm
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the Punctual Church Bell sounds particularly intriguing
It also sounds very insider, relative to the fact that I've never heard a church bell before.
Unless that is the point. That it isn't unusual at all.
unless it is unusual but mundane
>_<
Post by: Rainseeker on May 31, 2011, 12:09:21 am
The Punctual Church Bell sounds particularly intriguing.
Glad you think so! Maybe I will visit old cases in the future, who knows! In the meantime, I'll challenge the community here to create theoretical recaps of the mysteries I titled there. So, you know, I can steal them -er- I mean, so we can have fun.
Post by: Greiger on May 31, 2011, 07:36:35 pm
But 'lo he came to the laundromat for their first washing and they vanished after the cycle! His hopes and dreams of employment so horribly dashed! They won't allow him to work in his usual day to day pants!
And then another customer came up to the rat after hearing the story and apologized, returning the pants. She was doing the laundry for her family of 6 and accidentally thought that the pants belonged to her family and discovered the mistake right in the middle of his sad, sad story.
Everybody was happy and Hamm was credited for the solved 'case' in the paper.
Post by: Rainseeker on May 31, 2011, 08:02:59 pm
Post by: Neonivek on June 01, 2011, 02:54:08 am
They are the kinda people who probably treat the newpaper boy as Santa.
Post by: Rainseeker on June 01, 2011, 10:20:46 am
Post by: Neonivek on June 01, 2011, 03:47:16 pm
He he! "Thank you Newsboy! YOU ARE SO VERY PUNCTUAL, AND I LOVE CLIMBING INTO MY TREE TO GET MY PAPER EVERY MORNING!"
Doctor: "Why, you are so fit. What is your secret?"
Patient: "My Paperboy is also my exercise instructor"
...
Both: "YAY!"
Post by: Rainseeker on June 02, 2011, 08:02:35 pm
Post by: Neonivek on June 02, 2011, 08:06:20 pm
It is fine, just interesting timing issues that reflects bad habits Hamm has picked up.
Thank goodness Beauregard was there or else Hamm would have litterally choked on his words :D
Post by: Labs on June 06, 2011, 10:06:48 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on June 06, 2011, 10:12:29 pm
Post by: breadbocks on June 06, 2011, 10:19:43 pm
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I'm witnessing the POWER OF DEDUCTION!
Post by: Rainseeker on June 06, 2011, 10:22:36 pm
Post by: monk12 on June 06, 2011, 10:29:24 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on June 09, 2011, 03:09:00 am
http://rattownstories.com/ (http://rattownstories.com/)
Post by: Neonivek on June 09, 2011, 03:09:49 am
Whew! Just got done after 1 am. It's up, check it out!
http://rattownstories.com/ (ftp://rattownstories.com/)
I can't, the side isn't loading for me.
Though probably because you are using the FTP in your hyperlink and not HTTP :P
Post by: breadbocks on June 09, 2011, 05:57:40 am
Post by: Rainseeker on June 10, 2011, 12:17:56 pm
Whew! Just got done after 1 am. It's up, check it out!
http://rattownstories.com/ (http://rattownstories.com/)
I can't, the side isn't loading for me.
Though probably because you are using the FTP in your hyperlink and not HTTP :P
Fixed!
http://rattownstories.com/ (http://rattownstories.com/)
Post by: Rainseeker on June 10, 2011, 12:18:59 pm
Hehe. I like that rat. It is a rat, not a mouse, right?
Heh, yeah. Mice have shorter noses, and are too short to drive normal cars, although maybe they could use elevated shoes or something. :)
Post by: Rainseeker on June 16, 2011, 10:25:07 pm
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: monk12 on June 16, 2011, 10:50:58 pm
Also, I lol'd at the alt text.
Post by: Rainseeker on June 16, 2011, 11:42:59 pm
Is that a cat on the front of city hall? Holding two loaves of Italian bread?
Maaaybeeeee.... :o
Did you feel the alternate text adequately explains Beau's desire to tap the seemingly omniscient knowledge of the driver? Cause if not then poop.
Post by: Neonivek on June 17, 2011, 12:01:27 am
Also, I lol'd at the alt text.
Yeah I read it in the news.
Looks like Hamm has competition, a tough and gritty no nonsense grit filled detective who drives a Taxi.
Post by: Lac on June 20, 2011, 06:14:40 pm
Are you guys seeing the hover-over jokes?
What's a hover-over joke?
Trust me to pick "Ep1Pg10 – Of Mice and Hamsters" to go back and check out what you mean about the hover-text! (firefox viewer).
Having fun browsing the comic, although I have no idea where it's headed.
Post by: Rainseeker on June 22, 2011, 12:26:24 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on June 23, 2011, 09:41:49 pm
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: Neonivek on June 23, 2011, 10:06:06 pm
Post by: breadbocks on June 23, 2011, 10:11:17 pm
Post by: monk12 on June 24, 2011, 10:32:38 am
Post by: Rainseeker on June 29, 2011, 12:51:08 pm
Rattownstories.com (http://Rattownstories.com)
EDIT: You'll have to scroll down to see it.
Post by: Neonivek on June 29, 2011, 05:23:08 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on June 29, 2011, 08:16:35 pm
Ohh Rainseeker and your Light fixture hanging abilities.
They ARE quite amazing!
Post by: Rainseeker on July 08, 2011, 10:49:14 pm
Enjoy!
http://rattownstories.com/ (http://rattownstories.com/)
Post by: Neonivek on July 09, 2011, 08:35:25 am
Post by: Rainseeker on July 09, 2011, 12:07:48 pm
I am guessing in the Rattown world there isn't soo much a diagnosis for ADD but instead for the lack there of.
In my pet experience I've found that while mostly friendly, all rats have ADD. :D In Rattown everyone is of pet DNA, including Hamm.
Post by: monk12 on July 09, 2011, 06:20:50 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on July 10, 2011, 12:38:29 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Rainseeker on July 14, 2011, 11:11:00 pm
http://rattownstories.com/ (http://rattownstories.com/)
Post by: monk12 on July 14, 2011, 11:51:02 pm
Post by: Neonivek on July 15, 2011, 12:06:11 pm
Post by: monk12 on July 15, 2011, 01:36:05 pm
It is odd but today's comic just makes soo much sense it is somehow confusing me with how much sense it makes.
You heard the man, Rainseeker, we demand less sensible comics! I'll be expecting a grapefruit motif in the next one.
Post by: Rainseeker on July 15, 2011, 01:53:52 pm
Post by: monk12 on July 15, 2011, 03:23:28 pm
Post by: Neonivek on July 15, 2011, 03:44:20 pm
It was just that the more I think about it and every element... the more I think it makes absolute sense.
I mean WHY wouldn't their society have a program to employ cats with governmental support for buisnesses that do?
It just makes so much sense it blows my mind.
Post by: Rainseeker on July 27, 2011, 01:23:57 pm
On the bright side, there is a little hint of things to come this week!
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: Neonivek on July 27, 2011, 01:25:34 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Ohh my those rats are funny.
Post by: monk12 on July 27, 2011, 02:09:13 pm
"I'm sorry, Mr. Conners, but we're going to have to revoke your license. HAVE A HUG INSTEAD!"
Post by: Rainseeker on July 27, 2011, 02:14:38 pm
The DMV would be a much nicer place if you got a hug after every visit.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Conners, but we're going to have to revoke your license. HAVE A HUG INSTEAD!"
Lol, awesome!
Post by: Neonivek on July 27, 2011, 11:53:18 pm
"Well if your reallly REALLY sorry, I guess we could"
"Hugz!"
Thus the reason why I don't write for Rattown is apperant... Though monk12 could be the ghostwriter.
Honestly I am just trying to organise why Cats are lazy slob bums and collecting reasons inside my mind.
Can Kittens even get bad grades?
Post by: Rainseeker on July 28, 2011, 04:13:03 pm
Post by: Neonivek on July 28, 2011, 04:24:59 pm
Hopefully I'll demonstrate why cats are the lazy drains on society that they currently are.
I am sort of wondering how the Cats can stand it on mass without either
A) A belief they serve a purpose
or
B) They are all secretly unhappy
Post by: Rainseeker on July 28, 2011, 06:07:05 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on August 07, 2011, 09:26:19 pm
http://rattownstories.com/ (http://rattownstories.com/)
Post by: monk12 on August 07, 2011, 09:53:29 pm
Post by: Neonivek on August 07, 2011, 11:11:10 pm
Though I don't know why.
IM SO CONFUSED!
Also oddly enough I only now realise Agent Buttermilk's Scarf was actually tape.
Post by: Rainseeker on August 07, 2011, 11:24:15 pm
Also, I expect some confusion on this comic, don't worry.
I'll let you in on a secret, if you want:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Neonivek on August 08, 2011, 12:41:59 am
Not what the spoiler is, but why the spoiler even exists.
It is to squelsh what could be.
Post by: Rainseeker on August 08, 2011, 01:05:44 am
...what could be?
Post by: Neonivek on August 08, 2011, 01:12:10 am
That is what I meant... except I was refering to the specific action within the action you were partaking in.
Post by: Rainseeker on August 19, 2011, 07:51:46 pm
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: Greiger on August 19, 2011, 08:11:47 pm
Post by: monk12 on August 19, 2011, 08:17:08 pm
Not through any special recollection, just through Conservation of Detail.
Post by: Neonivek on August 19, 2011, 10:03:36 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on August 20, 2011, 01:00:17 am
EDIT:
Hmm what do you think the chances are that, that rat is Rainseeker as a rat?
All rats are me, so chances are 100%. :P
Post by: Rainseeker on August 20, 2011, 01:22:58 pm
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: Neonivek on August 20, 2011, 07:35:45 pm
I can see why you were excited about that one. I'd comment more but really people should see for themselves as that was actually pretty smart.
Post by: monk12 on August 20, 2011, 09:15:42 pm
Post by: Greiger on August 20, 2011, 09:24:32 pm
Hamm makes an excellent villain. One of those short round evil genius types when compared to the rats. Kind of Like Dr Evil, but shorter and...uh...hammier.
And that female rat's face is...weird. I can't tell if she's confused, disgusted, thinking really really hard, or if she just realized she sat in a big wad of used bubblegum.
Post by: Neonivek on August 20, 2011, 09:41:48 pm
My goodness it is.
Actually I thought the play was being done by a Cat and it being social commentary
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Rainseeker on August 20, 2011, 10:49:22 pm
Post by: Neonivek on August 20, 2011, 11:12:35 pm
Ooooh man, sorry, but it's not Hamm. It IS a hamster, tho. Sorry, I tried to make him look different with his chubby cheeks! (This is a problem when you have a limited species in your animal town.)
Not your fault originally I didn't even think it was Hamm at all.
I actually looked at his stubble and ears to see if he was Hamm. That is how I came to that conclusion when someone said that.
Post by: Greiger on August 21, 2011, 10:11:42 am
Post by: Rainseeker on August 21, 2011, 10:55:20 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: monk12 on August 21, 2011, 10:59:59 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on August 21, 2011, 11:05:17 pm
Post by: monk12 on August 21, 2011, 11:26:32 pm
I suppose it rather depends what you want to do with the character- if Hamm is going to play Straight Man the entire time, I'd stay away from it, but if his partnership with Beau loosens him up then maybe it would be appropriate. In any event, it's too good a gag to waste, so if Hamm doesn't keep it I hope some other hamster picks it up.
Post by: Rainseeker on August 21, 2011, 11:41:37 pm
It's a good point - I don't see why another hamster wouldn't do it, even if Hamm doesn't. Although, I see Hamm as a kind of boy scout, pretty ready for any situation, but I suppose it doesn't have to be like Batman's belt.
Post by: Neonivek on August 22, 2011, 01:21:23 am
Heck I always pictured Hamm's "Unusually quiet church bell" case to have gone like this
Rat: "Hmm, the bell isn't ringing"
Hamm: "There is no bell in the tower"
*All the rats are in total awe until Hamm leaves the scene
Rat: "YAY!"
Post by: Rainseeker on August 22, 2011, 11:38:22 am
Post by: Capntastic on September 13, 2011, 11:59:57 am
Post by: Rainseeker on September 13, 2011, 05:14:21 pm
Post by: monk12 on September 13, 2011, 08:11:14 pm
Post by: Greiger on September 13, 2011, 08:20:01 pm
Yaaaaaaaaaayyyy!
You are on the list of 6 elite comics that grace my sidebar, among such greats as xkcd, Looking For Group, Ctrl+Alt+Del and Order of the stick. I don't know it that's encouraging or not but I hope it is! I look forward to more! Well more Rattown and more DFTalks too, but this isn't the right thread for that.
Post by: Rainseeker on September 14, 2011, 10:58:00 pm
I'm happy with how it turned out! Comments?
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: Neonivek on September 14, 2011, 11:27:48 pm
Post by: Greiger on September 15, 2011, 06:48:21 am
Not why it landed on a poor unfortunate tied up actor of course, but how whoever did it got it up into the rafters.
Also I don't hear "great googly moogly!" enough in webcomics.
Post by: monk12 on September 15, 2011, 03:05:33 pm
Also I don't hear "great googly moogly!" enough in webcomics.
Agreed. And the alt text made me laugh.
Post by: Rainseeker on September 15, 2011, 06:41:48 pm
I chose to break the fourth wall instead.
Post by: Rainseeker on September 21, 2011, 05:44:49 pm
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Post by: monk12 on September 21, 2011, 05:54:49 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on September 21, 2011, 09:18:55 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on October 03, 2011, 04:55:20 pm
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: monk12 on October 03, 2011, 05:52:52 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on October 17, 2011, 05:04:27 pm
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: Neonivek on October 17, 2011, 06:59:17 pm
Also new character of unknown species
Must put all the resources of the internet in determining the race of Mr. Tophat wearing tophat man!
Post by: Rainseeker on October 18, 2011, 12:51:33 am
Post by: Rainseeker on October 26, 2011, 11:57:03 am
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Comments?
Post by: monk12 on October 26, 2011, 12:14:10 pm
And yes, I do believe that big Elton John glasses are a standard knightly accessory, replacing the outmoded helmet-with-visor.
Post by: Rainseeker on October 26, 2011, 12:28:07 pm
Post by: Neonivek on October 26, 2011, 02:15:01 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on October 26, 2011, 02:40:01 pm
Post by: Neonivek on October 26, 2011, 03:26:26 pm
No, it basically takes place in Rat-Canada, New York/San Francisco/Los Angeles. I know, I know. Convoluted. :P
So it takes place in the country of Rat Canada... in the City of Everycity USA.
Post by: Rainseeker on October 26, 2011, 04:26:00 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on November 07, 2011, 08:41:13 pm
rattownstories.com (http://rattownstories.com)
Post by: monk12 on November 07, 2011, 09:01:55 pm
Post by: Capntastic on November 07, 2011, 09:05:24 pm
Post by: Rainseeker on November 08, 2011, 02:30:23 am
Post by: monk12 on January 24, 2012, 03:28:35 pm
So... how's the gluten free bakery business?
Post by: Rainseeker on January 24, 2012, 05:46:02 pm
But you can guys can see us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MeasuresOfJoy (http://www.facebook.com/MeasuresOfJoy)! We do catering and custom orders too, so feel free to call us if you'd like us to ship stuff, the number is on the page there.
Post by: Rainseeker on August 02, 2013, 05:37:02 pm
In the story, Hamm's background includes many solved cases, and I wanted the case names to be silly or just plain weird. Anyone remember some of what was previously stated (I'm feeling lazy) or any suggestions?
Post by: Greiger on August 02, 2013, 07:10:04 pm
Post by: Willfor on August 02, 2013, 07:22:31 pm
Hey, is anybody out there still subscribed? I need help. I'm working on this project as a novel now (because it doesn't require me to put out regular updates). I hope to let you guys in to some of what I've been writing.Well, I'm not going to be helpful here because all I've got is wishes of good luck!
(Novel writing is hard)
Post by: monk12 on August 02, 2013, 08:48:14 pm
Good luck with the novelization!
Post by: Rainseeker on August 03, 2013, 03:55:43 pm
RATTOWN CITY COUNCIL PASSES NEW PRO-CAT JOB LEGISLATION
Poor, adowable kitties to wecieve extwa hewp
By Beatrice Blue
All-around great-guy Council-cat Amadeus Chomper has done it again and proposed amazing legislation that would further help cats in Rattown. The bill was proposed and unanimously passed at the Rattown City Council meeting last night in the Great Room at Town Hall. The three-hundred twenty-three page bill will basically require businesses to hire kitties who want to work. When it passed, a great cheer went up from those sitting in the thousand-seat hall (and from the standing-room only wings where speakers piped the session).
During the session, when the public was invited to give input to the bill (before it unanimously passed), most rats were very excited to give their input.
“I love it! Poor kitties can work if they want now!” said one excited rat.
Another said, “This day is very great. Kitties are being helped!”
“Kitties are so cute,” said a small rat who stood up out of turn, but applause rang out and the rats on the council nodded wisely.
The only dissenting voice was from the old and crotchety mouse Ignatius Happypaws (who is never happy). “We need to stop this tomfoolery!” He exclaimed in his crotchety voice. “Cats can already work if they want to. My cleaning company can’t support employees who take five naps a shift and who will ignore what we tell them. Not to mention the jobs that the cats will be stealing from hard-working blue-collar mice everywhere! This is going to be like every other cat-helping bill that Rattown passes. It hurts the hard-working rodents and the upper-class wealthy rats don’t notice a thing!”
The council turned their heads in unison to look at Council-cat Chomper, but the mayor spoke up. “I for one completely support this bill, and…”
“I think cats will surprise us,” said Council-cat Chomper mysteriously, with a strange gleam on his adorable, mask-like face.
“Yes,” said the mayor, “They certainly surprise me on a daily basis. Why, just yesterday, I saw a kitty who had wandered into the City Hall courtyard chasing a butterfly! It was adorable!”
The entire hall broke into laughter.
“I was so overtaken by how cute he was I asked him what he was doing. He said, ‘I’m gonna get me some butter!’”
The laughter escalated, and many council-rats nodded and said, “Yes, that is so cat.”
Ignatius Happypaws was not happy. “Let me again reiterate that this is ridiculous. There hasn’t EVER been a mouse on the city council – despite many attempts by myself and others – and yet the moment a stray asks to be put on the council, the council bends over backwards to get him on!”
“Well, look at him,” argued the mayor, “He’s just so cute! Look at the way he puts his paws over his face in embarrassment!”
Council-cat Chomper was very cute with his paws over his face.
“Plus,” continued the mayor, his voice turning syrupy-sweet, “Just wook at his stubby widdle tail, the pwide and joy of every cat. The poor thing!”
“Awww,” said everyone. Council-cat Chomper’s ears went red (which only went to further accentuate his adorable cat-ness).
Overall, it was a very productive meeting, and many, many rats and cats (and other rodents as well) were happy last night. The law should go into effect over the next month. Business owners should look for notices in the mail of how it will affect them.