Fuzzy Knights Question

[Dr. Harry]

Okay, now here is a question for those of you who enjoy the strip.

Needless to say this most recent strip was not a "bust a gut laughing" kind of strip. Funny, yes, but obviously it's also a lead up for something in the future.

So this is what I'm curious about. Since this storyline (which I call a "movie" because of its overall arc) is going to be a big one (I'm up to 100 pages of script and only now am almost finished... the story has progressed to page 20 so far) there will out of necessity be moments of what Terry Pratchett called "dramatic relief" (as opposed to comic relief).
How cool are you with that kind of format? Some people might think "forget the storyline, just focus on the laughs" while others might be interested in the characters and like the "dramatic" (put in quotes, cause, let's face it, how dramatic can stuffed animals be) elements. Even Toy Story had some exciting moments

What are your thoughts on this?

I feel that having an overarching plot line greatly increases my enjoyment of the strip by allowing for the long, "slow burn" buildup and anticipation of humor to come in addition to the humor of the strip.

Additionally, this increases the value of a "Tales From the Vault"-type collection (hint! hint!) as it is possible to consider it as one, long story. This would make a book like this a great introduction to the world of the fuzzy knights as it has a number of characters, and the illustration of the different character's personalities are used for this humor beyond just the gag-of-the-moment (not that I'm knocking that.)

The Fuzzy Knights of the Dinner Table is the reason that I check the Kenzerco boards reliably (I have all the KoDT), and this is how I found out about the new book on piracy that I will buy. (It might have been quite awhile before I found out about it otherwise, as my FLGS has only a limited selection.)

 

[mossfoot]

I feel that having an overarching plot line greatly increases my enjoyment of the strip by allowing for the long, "slow burn" buildup and anticipation of humor to come in addition to the humor of the strip.

Additionally, this increases the value of a "Tales From the Vault"-type collection (hint! hint!) as it is possible to consider it as one, long story. This would make a book like this a great introduction to the world of the fuzzy knights as it has a number of characters, and the illustration of the different character's personalities are used for this humor beyond just the gag-of-the-moment (not that I'm knocking that.)

The Fuzzy Knights of the Dinner Table is the reason that I check the Kenzerco boards reliably (I have all the KoDT), and this is how I found out about the new book on piracy that I will buy. (It might have been quite awhile before I found out about it otherwise, as my FLGS has only a limited selection.)

Kewl! Maybe I should be asking for a raise over at K&C if I'm brininging in this kind of traffic?

 

[Lola]

WHEEE! I'm glad someone noticed that one Yeah, he meant a lot to me growing up, and had a huge impact on my sense of humour (and believe it or not, adventure!), so I felt it was only fitting.

On the first "computer screen" shot, I looked at it funny... and then started playing the music. By the 5th note, I KNEW. And said "Babel Fish!" Why not "Douglas Adams!" or "Hitchikers Guide!"? I dunno, what came out of my mouth was "Babel Fish!" I really need the movie. I love the books, but the movie is so surreal....

 

[Dr. Harry]

Kewl! Maybe I should be asking for a raise over at K&C if I'm brininging in this kind of traffic?

Yeah, and you could really cash in by going daily ...

I knw, I know ... but I can dream ...

 

[Trainz]

I don't know MF ;-) but you're doing something great.

I really liked the strip with the hallucination, with the giant:

http://www.kenzerco.com/periodicals/fuzzyknights/fkonline030722.php

Was that you playing the part of the giant ? Had me ROFL !

And the KODT crossover was hilarious. Where did you get that girl ? It was eerie...

 

[mossfoot]

I don't know MF ;-) but you're doing something great.

I really liked the strip with the hallucination, with the giant:

http://www.kenzerco.com/periodicals/fuzzyknights/fkonline030722.php

Was that you playing the part of the giant ? Had me ROFL !

And the KODT crossover was hilarious. Where did you get that girl ? It was eerie...

No comment regarding the giant

As for the girl. That would be my girlfriend She also played the part of Santa Clause in the Fuzz Zee Knight Before Christmas special, and was shown in the Mossfoot meet Violet storyline.

So what about today's story? The Fuzz roleplaying together for the first time?

 

[LuYangShih]

KoDT is hilarious, do not even think of cutting back on the number of comics a day. Once I get all the Rurouni Kenshin DVDs those comics are next on the list.

As for todays comic, I thought it was alright. I still prefer the ones focusing on Ben and Target, though. Speaking of which, did the Target doll get cut up below the chin? He seems to be missing a piece of himself in the latest comic.

 

[Trainz]

So what about today's story? The Fuzz roleplaying together for the first time?

I sure would like to be paid overtime while gaming.

I can't wait for the Captain to meet Mossfoot again. I hope you won't do like in those movies when long lost friends keep missing themselves by seconds.

How do you make the teddies raise their arms and stand upright when you take the pic ?

 

[Dr. Harry]

So what about today's story? The Fuzz roleplaying together for the first time?

I greatly enjoyed today's, as usual. The primary enjoyment from my point of view was to see the Captain drift into a reunion (I hope) with MF, especially since it is the result of Mossfoot's action. Watching the farce unfold heightens the tension of the strip, making the eventual release of the tension funnier.

Really, I haven't enjoyed a strip as much as Fuzzy Knights since Charles Schulz passed away. Granted, Fuzzy Knights is a little more focused, but the humor comes from the basic friction of human nature, which is even funnier when it comes from the mouth of stuffed rabbit affecting a Scottish accent.

Or something.

Harry Leckenby

 

[mossfoot]

KoDT is hilarious, do not even think of cutting back on the number of comics a day. Once I get all the Rurouni Kenshin DVDs those comics are next on the list.

As for todays comic, I thought it was alright. I still prefer the ones focusing on Ben and Target, though. Speaking of which, did the Target doll get cut up below the chin? He seems to be missing a piece of himself in the latest comic.

Sorry, no can do. I've just finished 5 strips to make sure I have enough until the end of my trip, but I don't think I can pull off another 4 or 5 to make sure there is the twice a week schedual met. Therefore, I'll be posting pictures and updates on Tuesday about my bike trip through Japan and possibly Korea... for those interested in adventure and stuff

As for Target... perhaps the fur was just out of place, but All the Fuzzies get a bit worn over time

As for how I pose them... well, can't go giving away all my secrets, but let's just say I'm highly resourceful. Jury Rig to me is a way of life and MacGuyver is my hero