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I love the narrative style here. Switching between the macro-political stuff and a smaller, more personal episodic adventure with Inahtuu. I also really appreciate the reference to The Most Dangerous Game, great concept for showing Inahtuu's competence early on. I don't always have a good sense of who the characters are (the man and woman sparring, great dialogue, but wasn't sure how to place them or if I should know them yet...), but aside from that, I'm digging the ride.

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I appreciate the feedback!

The macro-micro switching will continue to be a staple. I feel like that’s the best way to engage with epic/high fantasy and am a sucker for good political drama.

I’m glad you caught the reference in Inahtuu’s main scene. I want to make it clear he’s skilled but not invincible.

As per the two sparring characters, that’s Queen Ellaria and the head of her guard, Sir Selagus. Initially that was the scene that opened the series and we cut to the Queen shortly after. In hindsight, leaving it here was not the best idea because we don’t see the Queen for sometime afterwards. Once the color Volume is released I’ll likely place it closer to the Queen’s initial introduction and I’ll consider changing the colors of her clothing here to make it clear who she is.

JL

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Yeah, love that model, I think that's a really good way to do a sweeping fantasy as well.

Also, thanks for the explainer there -- you create a lot of supplemental material that's probably helpful in filling the gaps here as well that I haven't seen all of. Maybe more of that in different mediums (i.e. "backmatter") would help early on?

That's all after-market modding, though. The sled itself is a primo ride!

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Jul 18, 2022Liked by JL Johnson Jr.

I really love the saturated and vibrant colors- I think the pages with the haybales work very well with that glow, I really feel like the hot sun is just shining bright and hitting.

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Thank you! That is something that Bea does very well. She plays with lighting in such a realistic way.

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