Completely legit reasons for disliking newer Legend of Zelda titles

Corporal Forsythe · 2012-06-10 01:36:10

Did I mention that he made Lackadaisey fanart? (Don't bother looking, it's such a testament to his blandness bland and not even hate-worthy.) It's funny to see him attempt to draw those characters because Lackadaisey's artist put all the investment, care, and finally style into the sum of her work that Dobson hasn't even gotten to square two on.

Obā-san · 2012-06-10 01:44:48

Also, there's a stab at him here.

Yarrun XIX · 2012-06-10 02:52:06

This is from the back cover of one of Dobson's books. Those quotes are from Deviants

I'm really flabbergasted about this. There's a reason why artists get their accolades from newspapers and journals. The general public is more likely to believe a professional newspaper about the quality of an art-piece than the common laity. It's the same way that Roger Ebert's opinion of a movie generally carries more weight than that of the kid at school whom you've never talked to.

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Yarrun XIX · 2012-06-10 02:56:33

Andrew Dobson drew this.

Andrew Dobson drew this years ago.

The proportions are somewhat Liefeldian. The head's tiny in proportion to the body. And yet, the inking is so good that it lets me ignore it.

The fact that Andrew's wasting such talent makes me weep.

Obā-san · 2012-06-10 02:59:27

Yarrun said:

Andrew Dobson drew this.

Andrew Dobson drew this years ago.

The proportions are somewhat Liefeldian. The head's tiny in proportion to the body. And yet, the inking is so good that it lets me ignore it.

The fact that Andrew's wasting such talent makes me weep.

Has he ever explained why?

Are we sure this is the same person?

Bunny · 2012-06-10 03:12:41

This is one thing of his that I like

Hexartes · 2012-06-10 03:22:07

HEY GUYS

ZELDA & STUFF

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Justice4243 · 2012-06-10 04:55:36

Frictional_Minnesota said:

Also, there's a stab at him here.

Hmmmm..?

The only thing that seems to fit to me is the "C-Mouth", and it seemed to me that was aimed strait at the heart of one "Tim Buckley".

Buckley also having the dubious honor of being more infamous.

Hexartes · 2012-06-10 04:57:53

Ctrl-Alt-Del is okay. Definitely nothing to get worked up about.

Justice4243 · 2012-06-10 05:01:33

I just think the "C-Mouth" in this case is a direct attack on Ctr-Alt-Del, given Buckley's proclivity to use it and the art-style Butler decided to show-case it with.

Boney · 2012-06-10 08:10:35

Ctrl-Alt-Del is horrible, what you talking about?

Corporal Forsythe · 2012-06-10 09:30:56

Yarrun said:

Andrew Dobson drew this.

Andrew Dobson drew this years ago.

The proportions are somewhat Liefeldian. The head's tiny in proportion to the body. And yet, the inking is so good that it lets me ignore it.

The fact that Andrew's wasting such talent makes me weep.

When I get back from my trip today I'll try to dig up character work he did on Disney characters which is outstanding work. Really. He's entirely capable of excellent work. That's the tragedy here.

Obā-san · 2012-06-10 12:15:03

Hmmmm..?

The eyebrows.

Though lots of bad artist do that, so...

Hexartes · 2012-06-10 12:26:56

Claus said:
Ctrl-Alt-Del is horrible, what you talking about?

My opinion, for one thing.

Irene · 2012-06-10 13:17:59

Not everybody believes everything is horrible.

I also like Ctrl+Alt+Delete. I watched the YouTube version of it. Pretty funny, IMO.

Obā-san · 2012-06-10 13:23:01

Your opinion is wrong™

Justice4243 · 2012-06-10 14:23:10

Hmmmm..?

The eyebrows.

Though lots of bad artist do that, so...

I thought that might be it, though I think what Dobson is doing is slightly different from what Butler is talking about.

Dobson seems to use eyebrows to express expressions so much he lifts them off the character's face, I think Butler is more attacking people overusing a specific expression with them. And while Dobson is no stranger to using the same expression over and over again, I don't think he uses this one so much.

But I've only seen the comics that have been poster here, I might start seeing it more if I had any inclination to read more of his work.

Also, I agree that the picture of Samus is pretty swell, shame he doesn't take a few steps back and reevaluate his style.

Though, that wouldn't fix his habit of making himself and his opinion the focus of the comic.

Misery · 2012-06-10 14:23:36

^ ^ This.

Misery · 2012-06-10 14:25:39

Justice4243 · 2012-06-10 14:25:52

Not everybody believes everything is horrible.

I also like Ctrl+Alt+Delete. I watched the YouTube version of it. Pretty funny, IMO.

Normally I'm pretty tolerant of other people's opinions, but the Ctrl-Alt-Delete cartoon is like if a super-villain tried to invent cancer-aids and settled for something that was likely to give the viewer this horrible affliction.

Misery · 2012-06-10 14:26:37

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Justice4243 · 2012-06-10 14:32:42

ENTIRE TEAM IS DOBSON!

Ace Rimmer · 2012-06-10 14:59:01

Is Dobson so far up his own arse that he is shitting teeth?

The man literally has no self awareness of how arrogant he is.

Justice4243 · 2012-06-10 15:07:56

The Wind Fish said:
Is Dobson so far up his own arse that he is shitting teeth?

The man literally has no self awareness of how arrogant he is.

That seems to be the long and short of it.

Irene · 2012-06-10 15:17:21

Justice42 said:
Normally I'm pretty tolerant of other people's opinions, but the Ctrl-Alt-Delete cartoon is like if a super-villain tried to invent cancer-aids and settled for something that was likely to give the viewer this horrible affliction.

Sure, as long as people don't give other people crap for it. Also, opinions aren't wrong or right anyway.

Eh, analogy seems off. It's not anywhere in that territory.

Justice4243 · 2012-06-10 15:22:18

I'm not sure we watched the same thing then, I'm not trying to give you crap for this, but that thing was probably one of the few things I'd call "objectively bad".

Not really a fan of the comic, but even I'm surprised someone managed to take the strips and engineer that much suck into them.

The voice acting, or lack-there-of, certainly didn't help...

Misery · 2012-06-10 15:23:53

I don't think Ctrl-Alt-Delete is funny.

Odradek · 2012-06-10 22:07:45

Dobson goes to doctor. Says he’s feeling deflated. Says life is harsh. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world. Doctor says, “Treatment is simple. The great inflationist CattyN is in town tonight. Go see her. That should pump you up.” Dobson bursts into tears. Says, “But doctor… I am CattyN.”

Imipolex G · 2012-06-10 22:08:38

That's a rewrite of something, but I can't remember what

Spacey · 2012-06-10 22:10:42

Imipolex G · 2012-06-10 22:15:49

Oh.

Irene · 2012-06-11 00:40:01

I'm not sure we watched the same thing then, I'm not trying to give you crap for this, but that thing was probably one of the few things I'd call "objectively bad".

Justice42 said:
Not really a fan of the comic, but even I'm surprised someone managed to take the strips and engineer that much suck into them.

The voice acting, or lack-there-of, certainly didn't help...

1: I wasn't referring to you, of course. I mean in general. Not everybody follows that message of politeness, sadly.

2: Eh, liked it. But eh. Anyway.

Justice4243 · 2012-06-11 02:02:54

:P

Obā-san · 2012-06-11 02:11:45

Justice42 said:

:P

Irene · 2012-06-11 02:15:24

Nah.

Unknown · 2012-06-11 02:45:53

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Irene · 2012-06-11 02:52:16

I'll like what I wish, thanks. *dodges with ease*

Just like what you guys like is your own business. I have no intention to make it sound like you're not allowed to like something or not. That's just silly.

Unknown · 2012-06-11 02:53:13

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Irene · 2012-06-11 02:55:51

Nope.

Anyway, I'm gathering with some friends to do a Zelda Marathon.

I want to go with Link's Awakening, both Oracle Games, and The Minish Cap, but then again, those are all pretty long. Should I choose LA and TMC, or just the Oracle Games?

Unknown · 2012-06-11 02:58:03

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Justice4243 · 2012-06-11 02:59:05

Link wears a tunic and waves around a sword...I think that counts.

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Justice4243 · 2012-06-11 03:01:31

He DOES shoot energy in earlier games, though... maybe the Zelda games are more subtle with their subtext. :P

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Justice4243 · 2012-06-11 03:04:47

Irene · 2012-06-11 03:06:06

There's a reason Ganon/Ganondorf always carries a Long Sword/Trident... hmmmmm... Or how thick his swords tend to be.

Plus, he manhandled Link in Wind Waker. And Manhandla is something quite suspicious...

Completely legit reasons for disliking newer Legend of Zelda titles

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