Pop Runner

• I'm Female
• I live in UNITED STATES (Estados Unidos)
• I was born on Oct 12

Yo! Call me Pop. I'm an author who has -356% artistic talent, so I'm really uselese in the entertainment department (unless you enjoy reading.) Basically, I'm here to read manga and make people smile in any way possible. I truly enjoy making people smile ^-^ Please forgive (and notify) me if you find any spelling errors made by me. There's a 99% chance that I'm typing these huge walls of text with a tablet. (Le gasp- no profile picture? Can we go back to the "no artistic talent whatsoever" part?)

• 10 minutes ago Mugen-Shadow responded to a comment about bhmor.
  Just wanted to double check, I sent you Q&A awhile back and wanted to know if the answers you sent are ok.
  bhmor previously said: sure
• 21 minutes ago LOOM made a comment about General Matt, Strategist and Tactician.
  Very nice. :'D
• 23 minutes ago LOOM became a fan of General Matt, Strategist and Tactician.
  

  General Matt, Strategist and Tactician Here is Matt, Tactician, Strategist, Computer wiz, and Communication Specialist. Born in the colony of the planet Haven, Matt loves playing strategy games when he was little and often look at pass events and wars and look at it to see what could have been done differently that could change the outcome of the battle. He is very intelligent at such a young age that even he manages to figure out the problems under a minute. When tested, Matt's IQ test was in the triple range which was very impressive and amazed by the way he studies and looking at the battles in history more ways than one. Not only was he was he good at strategy, but he also good with computers; able to work his way through the toughest security systems without being detected, though it was just to challenge Matt which the Colony Militia to decided to offer him a job to be their communication technician. Over the years, Matt have risen in the Militia as his skills as a Strategist help keep the colony safe from any types of attacks when a ruthless band of bandits tries to attack the colony only to fail. When he heard about the Elite Academy and how much he could learn more, he immediately took the opportunity and headed off to Zavala where he easily join the Academy. While attending the Academy, He meet Wolf and his friends and soon started to hang out with them as if they formed a well rounded team with each of their skills combine. After the Academy, Wolf came up to him and ask if he would join him and the others to form Phoenix Commandos and for him to be the team's Strategist and Tactician. At first, Matt had plans about going back to Haven; however, during his time at the Academy, he found that being with Mark and his friends he worked much better than alone since he feels like they formed a well balance team with each having his/her skill sets. He soon agrees and has been apart of Wolf's team all the way to the formation of Eagles Army; becoming the Army's Strategist and Tactician General
• 2 hours ago Mugen-Shadow responded to a comment about tony Saavedra.
  Ok then. I'll get to it
  tony Saavedra previously said: Yeah sure but on my "in the shade of monsters" comic
• 2 hours ago Mugen-Shadow responded to a comment about Wickedblight.
  lol I know how that is. I'll keep ya on the list then
  Wickedblight previously said: Of course of course! I would love your input although please consider the more recent pages more heavily than the older ones. I've been making this thing for over a year now and some of the stuff about the early pages just makes me cringe at this point lol
• 3 hours ago β-galactosidase became a fan of Shayola.
  

  Shayola Yo! The name is Shayola, i came from Hungary and i'm going to be a mangaka!! Hah big words, big dreams... Who cares? I'm gonna make it true! See you again if i already became famous~~ actually i plan to post my two half-ready oneshots in the summer, when i'll have time to finish them. Yeah, so see you later!
• 3 hours ago Wally became a fan of Shayola.
  

  Shayola Yo! The name is Shayola, i came from Hungary and i'm going to be a mangaka!! Hah big words, big dreams... Who cares? I'm gonna make it true! See you again if i already became famous~~ actually i plan to post my two half-ready oneshots in the summer, when i'll have time to finish them. Yeah, so see you later!
• 4 hours ago JonLock became a fan of STOP Working for Free.
  STOP Working for Free I've known a few artists around here lately who've been getting roped into 'working' for other people, the work is often free and has no real substance behind it, it's quite sad really. Unfortunately I was the same up until recently, I thought as an artist I had to work for free to get exposure and get notice... it didn't work. Everything I did for free I got nothing for in return, and guess what? That makes PERFECT SENSE! You work for free, you get NOTHING! The fact is, if someone asks you to do artwork for them and they're not willing to pay you for it or at least repay time wasted if the project goes to hell, then either A. The person does not have anything of value for you, the artist, to work on or with. B. The person does not have any respect for you or your art. I hear you say what if person is a talented writer but just hasn't the means to pay an artist? C. The person lacks integrity and dedication to improve his own skills so that he doesn't need to hire anyone else. Believing they are entitled to anything from you for free suggests they don't believe you to have skill or talent worth rewarding, it's an insult! They don't value anything about you! And if they don't value you then that's a good indication they have no faith in your work, or the project as a whole, which means you will not get anything out of it except wasted time and effort.   I saw this video recently which is a rant more than anything, by Stephen Silver, a character designer who worked on Kim Possible and other shows.   So artists, if you value yourselves, make it clear that you're worth something, you won't get anywhere by treading timidly in the background hoping someone gives you a break.
• 4 hours ago JonLock created new pages for Urban Reality.
  

  Urban Reality
  Chapter 8: Twins: Part Two

  Eerie happenings and secrets starts to emerge in Klint Hospital.

• 4 hours ago SailorX2 became a fan of What makes a good comic: Choosing the Right Protagonist.
  What makes a good comic: Choosing the Right Protagonist This does not apply to any series that does not have a protagonist. It is best applied to series with one protagonist. Also, please read my post about Events in a Story along with this post. Clarification: There seems to be some confusion whether the events in the plot are more important than the protagonist or they are equally important. By request of Kenshinro7 for the clarification, I'd to note the fact that both protagonist and plot are important aspects which build on each other. If one fails, the other fails too. Whether you regard one as more important than the other, it's up to you and your own style. This post was not to say that protagonists are most important to a story but rather state a part of a story that is important, which you as the creator will decide which part or parts are more important. But do consider and keep in mind both aspects [protagonist and plot] of the story. Also, please note that these blog posts of mine are a series of blog posts. Individually or as a whole, these posts were never intended to be the definite answer to making a good series. These are just tips I learned from reading manga and watching anime for many, many years and what I learned from studying literature. Like what I always say, it's good to question everything you see, so do not take what I say as a definite answer to making a good story but rather things that may help you make a story.   Protagonist: the leading character or one of the major characters in a play, film, novel, etc. The protagonist is one of the most important elements of a story because the reader sees the world through the protagonist's experience of the world [his/her point of view, almost]. Essentially, the reader's view of the world in your story is defined by what the protagonist sees, reacts to, and experiences. What the protagonist interprets things as and what s/he sees and even what his/her preferences are would most definitely influence how the reader understands and sees the story. One example would be the classic The Stranger by Albert Camus. The protagonist of that novel is Meursault, and he's someone who has no interest in life. He views everything in a bland, hopeless sort of way. Because of his personality, the reader sees the The Stranger's world through Meursault's eyes and the reader also thinks that the world in The Stranger is really sad and hopeless. So the protagonist's personality structures the way the reader thinks while reading the story. Not only that, what Meursault priortizes also influences the reader. Meursault "likes" Marie, sleeping, and going to the beach. He shows little to no interest in anything else. As a result, the readers gradually understand and feel that in the book, nothing else but basic physical needs are the most important things in life. So how does this relate to comics? Better yet, how can you use this in your comic or manga? This one's also a toughie, but it's not very complicated once you get this one point down. How do you want the reader feel when s/he reads your comic or manga? This is the most important factor! If you want your readers to get a sad feeling from reading your story, use a protagonist who is often sad and expoit it. Let your reader become close to the protagonist and let them feel how the protagonist feels. [Ex: Internal dialogue is a good way to do so. Midorikawa Yuki does a great job with this in Natsume Yuujinchou.] If you want your readers to feel upbeat and happy, use a protagonist who is often upbeat and happy. Etc. It's important to think of how your audience will feel and what you want them to feel. Once you understand how this works, it'll be easy. It's difficult to grasp, but I highly recommend going through various comics, manga, books, movies, etc. and analyze how the protagonist's personality influences the reader. You should also remember that the protagonist should represent a stance in a situation. Does your comic or manga have some sort of moral debate going on? You protagonist has to take a side in the argument. [for, against, neutral, or unbiased bystander; cannot be completely unrelated to the topic] What is going on in the story and why is the protagonist there? These are important points to ask yourself. Here's an example of a well made protagonist: Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi by Irie Kimihito [either the manga or the light novel, doesn't matter; but congrats on it getting an anime] Caution: Spoiler-ish maybe [I recommend reading it still though, since it'll help you understand what's going on if you plan on reading/watching it] Protagonist: Ai So why is Ai the protagonist? Ai is a cute, innocent little girl who tries her best to be gravekeeper in her town. She wants to make everyone proud of her and she loves everyone. She seems like a normal person, which is exactly what she should be. She is a "normal" person in a "abnormal" world, with reference to our perception of normality. In Ai's world, she'd be the abnormal in a normal world. Regardless, her "normal" personality is crutial. If Ai had a personality like everyone else in the story, we wouldn't know what's going on. In that story, everyone's personality and morality is twisted. If Irie Kimihito threw a story of a twisted world like that to his/her audience, we would be totally confused about what's right or wrong in that society. But Ai's here to save the day. Her morals and perception is very similar to ours, so her interpretations of what's going on and her point of view of her twisted world is a bridge between our normal world and her depraved world. She is the liason between us and her world. I've heard a lot of people complain about her personality, but I personally don't mind because her personality is a crutial factor in the story. Do you see how important protagonists are? They can make or break a story, so please choose and design your protagonist carefully! They are powerful tools if used right, since they define how the reader feels while reading the story. If you need help, check my plot devices blog post for tips. A lot of the techniques such as defamiliarization or unreliable narrator can be used to build a protagonist perfect for your comic or manga. Your protagonist does not have to be original to be good. Original does not equal good. Of course, it's best to be original, but if your story needs a not so original protagonist, that's ok. As long as the story is well made, people will read it regardless. Hope this was helpful!!
• 5 hours ago tony Saavedra responded to a comment about Kurasu The Cowboy Shark.
  Lol
  Bureiku previously said: It took me a little bit longer than your MMMMM 2: Round 3 entry(initial).
• 7 hours ago Wally made a comment about Insert Title here.
  The Shark Cave
• 7 hours ago Wally became a fan of Okamirai Fanart.
  

  Okamirai Fanart I hope it counts as one since i just rip off sprites of Talbain from Dalkstalkers series and made a few adjustment to it :P, hope that no one will come out and sue me for that, haha
• 7 hours ago Matsuyama Takeshi 松山健 became a fan of STOP Working for Free.
  STOP Working for Free I've known a few artists around here lately who've been getting roped into 'working' for other people, the work is often free and has no real substance behind it, it's quite sad really. Unfortunately I was the same up until recently, I thought as an artist I had to work for free to get exposure and get notice... it didn't work. Everything I did for free I got nothing for in return, and guess what? That makes PERFECT SENSE! You work for free, you get NOTHING! The fact is, if someone asks you to do artwork for them and they're not willing to pay you for it or at least repay time wasted if the project goes to hell, then either A. The person does not have anything of value for you, the artist, to work on or with. B. The person does not have any respect for you or your art. I hear you say what if person is a talented writer but just hasn't the means to pay an artist? C. The person lacks integrity and dedication to improve his own skills so that he doesn't need to hire anyone else. Believing they are entitled to anything from you for free suggests they don't believe you to have skill or talent worth rewarding, it's an insult! They don't value anything about you! And if they don't value you then that's a good indication they have no faith in your work, or the project as a whole, which means you will not get anything out of it except wasted time and effort.   I saw this video recently which is a rant more than anything, by Stephen Silver, a character designer who worked on Kim Possible and other shows.   So artists, if you value yourselves, make it clear that you're worth something, you won't get anywhere by treading timidly in the background hoping someone gives you a break.
• 7 hours ago Ashikai became a fan of Okamirai Fanart.
  

  Okamirai Fanart I hope it counts as one since i just rip off sprites of Talbain from Dalkstalkers series and made a few adjustment to it :P, hope that no one will come out and sue me for that, haha
• 7 hours ago Ashikai became a fan of STOP Working for Free.
  STOP Working for Free I've known a few artists around here lately who've been getting roped into 'working' for other people, the work is often free and has no real substance behind it, it's quite sad really. Unfortunately I was the same up until recently, I thought as an artist I had to work for free to get exposure and get notice... it didn't work. Everything I did for free I got nothing for in return, and guess what? That makes PERFECT SENSE! You work for free, you get NOTHING! The fact is, if someone asks you to do artwork for them and they're not willing to pay you for it or at least repay time wasted if the project goes to hell, then either A. The person does not have anything of value for you, the artist, to work on or with. B. The person does not have any respect for you or your art. I hear you say what if person is a talented writer but just hasn't the means to pay an artist? C. The person lacks integrity and dedication to improve his own skills so that he doesn't need to hire anyone else. Believing they are entitled to anything from you for free suggests they don't believe you to have skill or talent worth rewarding, it's an insult! They don't value anything about you! And if they don't value you then that's a good indication they have no faith in your work, or the project as a whole, which means you will not get anything out of it except wasted time and effort.   I saw this video recently which is a rant more than anything, by Stephen Silver, a character designer who worked on Kim Possible and other shows.   So artists, if you value yourselves, make it clear that you're worth something, you won't get anywhere by treading timidly in the background hoping someone gives you a break.
• 8 hours ago Studio Kawaii responded to a comment about I´m sorry -No, not really. (Thor the Dark World TEASER TRAILER!).
  Wow! You read fast!!! O_O
  Well, well, in this one things are becoming interesting between those two...Even more than the plot already was. I´m happy that you like them :) These books shold be more reknown, they´re awesome Y^Y
  goeties previously said: yeah, I'm in the middle of the 2nd one...it's great! Plot is totally captivating and those boys are just the icing on the cake :D
• 8 hours ago Studio Kawaii responded to a comment about I´m sorry -No, not really. (Thor the Dark World TEASER TRAILER!).
  Wow! You read fast!!! O_O
  Well, well, in this one things are becoming interesting between those two...Even more than the plot already was. I´m happy that you like them :) These books shold be more reknown, they´re awesome Y^Y
  goeties previously said: yeah, I'm in the middle of the 2nd one...it's great! Plot is totally captivating and those boys are just the icing on the cake :D
• 8 hours ago Pandapon Studio responded to a comment about Otakus & Dungeons.
  AHAHAHAHA thanks!
  Elizabethxo previously said: Incredibly true.
• 8 hours ago tony Saavedra responded to a comment about chapter 1 finished!!!!.
  Thanks :)
  Natsumusey previously said: I love that angle This looks great!

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