Reznas

That's called a mystery. It becomes a plot hole when the author just wants you to accept the mystery as fact without an explanation. If the narrative makes in clear that an explanation may be forthcoming as the characters explore the world, learn stuff, etc, then it's not a plot hole. I would argue that LOST falls into that category, as does Bionicle.

With LOST, I feel as if things often happened sporadically, and you didn't expect an explanation. In the end, they gave one anyway. That's, at least, my opinion. I do agree in that light about Bionicle, however.

-Rez

EDIT: I forgot to mention that the bolded section is very true. But I would also say that before a point is actually explained, it's in plot hole limbo.

Silly Rezna, crying is for kids!

 

Dude, how much is actually scripted and planned out (hardcopy-wise)?

Meh.

None...I have it my head?

-Rez

Or then comes the part where you seat yourself in front of the computer to actually produce the comic. Now THERE's some drama right there.

 

So many tears will be shed on that keyboard...

I will genuinely cry at one point in this saga. No joke. I'll end up electrocuting myself when all my tears get my keyboard wet.

-Rez

 

Just to clear something up, people...

 

At lot of people on the internet don't seem to know what a plot hole is, so they throw the term around at basically everything they don't understand.

...

 

YES. I knew it wasn't just me! It seemed like a lot of people were throwing the words 'plot hole' around with out giving any thought as to what the actual definition is. It's been vexing me for a while now...

 

Do note that the idea of a plot hole is pretty ambiguous. There is no "actual" definition. Most people use the word to point out a part of a story that makes little or no sense without an explanation (i.e. the TV series "LOST" had so many plot holes. Later on, many of them were filled, and you finally understood what was going on). People also use it in the way Nickon described, where it refers to a point in a story which contradicts previous parts of the story. Both descriptions are correct, and I personally use "plot hole" in both ways.

-Rez

Major sevenths activated. But yeah, I'll be entering some stuff.

Are we talking minute-snippet types of things (building stage usually only lasts about a minute)?

-Rez

I know we really need to get off the subject of drivers ed, but I dozed off in that class....while being the driver. No one even noticed, which is the worrisome part.

 

ANYWAY. Back to the comic at hand. You could try to add some humor to it, just do it subtly. Maybe pull something like Shakespeare would I guess, hidden amongst the seriousness or the tragedy or what have you there could be tiny pockets of comedy.

 

Or something, I don't know, I just work here.

Definitely worrisome.

I certainly could. I guess we'll just have to see about comedy in the future.

@Damaracx:

-Rez

Just to clear something up, people...

 

At lot of people on the internet don't seem to know what a plot hole is, so they throw the term around at basically everything they don't understand.

 

When something is just left really vague or isn't explained that well, that's not a plot hole.

 

When you're presented with information, like a character stating something as a fact, only to later on see something that actively contradicts that earlier information, THEN a plot hole is created, because you KNOW that wasn't supposed to happen, yet for some reason, it did.

 

So... yeah. just felt like bringing that up, 'cause it really irks me how eagerly people say things are "filled" with plot holes when they're really not.

You're right, yet at the same time you're not. Both the way I used it and the way you used it are correct. I think before you rant about how you don't like us using "plot holes" if it's not to your liking, you should do a bit of research and see if the way I used it is valid or not.

-Rez

@Calvirick_1:

@Damaracx_1: Another

@Calvirick_2: I don't know about the next Dark709...but I hope to make some kind of impression on the forums.

@Damaracx_2: Haha.

-Rez

@Calvirick: True, true. Driver's Ed problems + girl problems = an even more tragic story

-Rez

 

You could write a comic about taking Drivers Ed. And make fun of those people that never use their blinker.

 

I'd say that's hash-tag brilliant! Okay maybe not.

I just went through Driver's Ed. Please don't remind me of the horrible memories.

 

Pretty bad, eh? 30 hours of pure agony. But we better get back on topic.

-Rez

You could write a comic about taking Drivers Ed. And make fun of those people that never use their blinker.

 

I'd say that's hash-tag brilliant! Okay maybe not.

Haha. Maybe I could. It would have to be in another saga or something. Because it would offset the balance of seriousness in my current series, and that would be apocalyptic.

-Rez

Get ready for the ride of your life, cuz' this train is out of this world.

-Rez

EDIT: In other news, hopefully I can get another comic up soon. I've got a bunch of driver's ed to do, so I can work on some more comics while I go through it.

I get the whole "Bionicle story is confusing part, because you had to have followed the story line from previous years to be up-to-date; but, that doesn't make it a bad story. It's actually a very good story, and while it may be complex, it definitely dwindles any other LEGO story line I've ever seen. As for plot holes, most of them are filled with post-Bionicle official stories. Not liking Bionicle because of a couple of plot holes, when you could easily read the stories that fill them, seems kind of presumptuous to me. And I'm not saying that you dislike Bionicle solely based on plot holes, but it doesn't seem like a valid point when so many other LEGO story lines have plot holes as well.

Also, while HF pieces may give you some new ways to build, I am utterly disappointed with the pieces that replace what Bionicle would have had as, say, 10 pieces. I always liked Bionicle sets, because when you bought a $10 set, you would get a bunch of pieces. Now, you buy a $10 HF set and get about half of the pieces Bionicle gave us.

Since when was liking HF over Bionicle something to take pride in? And likewise, since when was liking Bionicle over HF something to take pride in? It comes down to personal preference, and no one is going to dis you for preferring HF. But the message you're sending is that liking Bionicle over HF is too much of the norm and, quite frankly, kind of lame. IMO, either opinion is cool. I don't see why people make such a big deal out of it.

-Rez

Intriguing. Maybe the comics topic won't die just yet. Despite my inclinations towards comedy over drama, I'll stay vigilante of your further efforts in this endeavor.

Glad to have you on board! Thanks for the feedback.

-Rez

Aha! very nice Reznas i like the philophitical begining! cant wait for more!

Thanks! Except more soon.

-Rez

By far the most feelings I've read in a comic on BZPower. Very uh...without copying what everyone else...philosophical.

 

I like how it's easy to read. And I also enjoyed while I read it, I briefly got caught up in placing in my own judgement of the "philosopher's conundrum" and then boom you drop the girl bomb.

Nicely done.

That's the vibe I wanted to get. Definitely don't see a lot of this genre on BZP, so I thought I'd do it myself.

Glad it's easy to read. I always try to make reading as easy as possible. Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

-Rez

And there are no chemicals in the plastic, guys. These are for children.

Plastic is made out of chemicals. It's primarily made out of petroleum, natural gas and ethane. There are bound to be chemicals in the plastic, no matter if they're children's toys or not. The LEGOs are essentially harmless in their solid form, but when you start trying to burn/melt them, harmful substances are released into the air. It's probably not safe to use the plastic lid as a mould for the chocolate, but as others have stated, you can easily make a mould yourself.

It's a cool concept. I'm sure the chocolate tastes good.

-Rez

i honestly don't understand why there are people using the ip board skin

Personal preference, I guess. Everybody has their own taste?

-Rez

Nice opener. Thought provoking and it has me anticipating the next comic.

Thanks!

-Rez

BZPower skin. I like the style, and the pictures with it.

-Rez

Can't really say much, seeing as there isn't much to critique yet, but I'll definitely be watching to see what you come up with. Looks good so far.

-Rez

It definitely makes the comic series seems unique since most people have hopped on the "Chimoru R Train(?)" as of lately.

Chimoru R is a good sprite kit, but I've always preferred plain ole' Six-Shade. There's a bit of nostalgia in it for me, too.

-Rez

Very thought-provoking. It's a bit nostalgic to see someone still using Chimoru Six-Shade. The fact that this comic is a drama is intriguing considering the state of comedy the comics forum has been in.

 

I've never read your works before. I already like them; no doubt. Consider me a follower of this topic.

Six-Shade always was my favorite. Glad to have you on board. Thanks for the encouragement!

-Rez

SUSPENSE.

 

Also philosophical. Philosophical suspense? That's a new one. At least it isn't trying to be funny in a way I don't get, so yeah.

I've kind of moved away from comedy. Decided I'd make a drama. A philosophical drama.

-Rez

Woah. First comic and I basically think you need to rename it to TNT's comics, because that's the story of my life! Anyway, excellent job! I especially liked how you made it drop off, too.

Haha. Thanks! I tried to make the final panel as "hooking" as possible, for added suspense.

-Rez