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The new and improved Vinstigator is back.
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Well if it isn't my boy Aron with 1 fuckin' A! What's going on man? Damn you submitted on a bad day. In case you didn't know today is Clock Day! Meaning there are a shitload of high scoring movies right now. But anyway besides that, this was awesome! You should submit that other one I told you about, the serious one. Anyway, good job! Rock on!
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Hahaha yeah I just noticed, its crazy!!!!!!!
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One of my favorite flash movies of all time makes a return to the portal! And it's even better the 2nd time around! It never ceases to make me laugh! Into my favorites it goes! Hopefully Tom will put it in the Clock Day 2008 collections page, that would be the biggest ownage in history!
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Oh hell yeah! That would be so fucking awesome, hahaha!
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For a first flash this was simply amazing! I mean, my very first flash was just all text lol. But damn, congrats on the high score! You might even get an award today! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us. Rock on!
-Vince
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Thank you very much for all of the adoration, I doubt I will get any awards, and I don't count on it. Thank you for all of the support and I should have works to come later in time.
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The animation was pretty damn good. Your camera movements, sprite manipulations... just basically everything about it was awesome. I think in a couple of years you'll be on top of your game. You seem to be ahead of most sprite animators on the portal. Also thanks for putting me in the credits, I love seeing my name in other people's flashes! Anyway keep up the good work. Maybe you could even make a series with a serious storyline. With your animation skills I think it would turn out really good.
-Vince
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Thanks man, but I wouldn't have done it so far if it wasn't for seamonky's brilliant mind. However thanks a lot for the feedback and for telling me that I have a lot of potential, I appreciate it a lot.
And when are you making more songs?
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"So you're the new artist for Castle Crashers, eh?"
I heard Tom talking about a while back. So, this is the legendary beaver-beaver. He said that you surpassed Adam Philips in terms of story, art, and animation. And I can see, Tom is a man of his word. You have definitely surpassed some of the greats here on Newgrounds. I think you have raised the bar in flash animation. When people see this they can learn from it! I am still in awe after seeing this animation! The artwork, the music, the storyline... it was just so epick! I shed a tear at the end of this animation because I have a feeling he won't find his family.
Now when I watch movies like "Bitey of Brackenwood" or "Prowlies at the river" I can never look at them the same way again because you have raised the bar in every field imaginable! I even talked to Adam myself and he said that he was really impressed with your artwork and that you're going places. I mean, Tom already hired you for the Castle Crasher's project. And there's a rumor going around that you're going to replace synj! With art like that, you're definitely gonna send Dan to the unemployment line! I also heard you were working on Alien Hominid 2! But not only are you doing the artwork but you're doing the programming as well! You really are a talented indiviual. You can draw, animate, AND program? Newgrounds needs more people like yourself!
I talked to Dan personally and he's actually packing up everything in his office. Because even though he said it's not official, he has a good feeling that you're going to be the new artist for The Behemoth. So he told me he might as well start packing because there's no way he can keep up with your artistic talents. You've definitely come a long way. All those years of art school really paid off! Just do me a favor. When you become famous, don't forget the people on Newgrounds. The people who knew you could make it. Now go, finish up Castle Crashers! Weve been waiting forever for its release! I'm sure you're gonna do everything in your power to make it epick!
-Vince
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oh my g-- tom relly sad that!!!! i lov you dud!!!!!! thanks!!!! hehehehe xd
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I personally love that series! The puzzles were so damn difficult... maybe even a little too difficult. But I'm glad someone is finally doing a decent Lufia series. The music, characters, and story were just awesome! I hope they bring the series back soon... it seems very underrated. I mean, there are only 5 lufia flashes on this site and 2 of them are from you! In the future I might even start a Lufia series. But for now I'm concentrating more on Chrono Trigger flashes :)
Anyway you should definitely use sprites for this series, it'll make it feel more like the game. Plus it'll bring back a lot of nostalgia! Keep up the good work, I anxiously await for the second part.
-Vince
Author's Response:
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, as I get more free time I'll be making more Lufia flashes... I'm gonna work on a sprite one now. =D
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Hey it's me, Vince. Long time no see! This movie was just straight up AWESOME! Don't know if you remember me but we used to comment on each other's movies frequently. I know how you feel about trying to get a movie out only to have your hard drive crash. That happened with my last one! Anyway this was indeed better than previous episodes. Your animation is getting better. It's a shame you won't release the next one for a while though.
Anyway the reason I haven't released the finale to my series is because my co-authors just disappear. T-Dash was supposed to animate the final battle for me but I haven't heard from him in years. Then Dany Laporte (a very talented sprite animator) was on board but I haven't heard from him in a year so it looks like I just have to keep looking. But I'm definitely releasing it this year.
But anyway keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing more flash from you whether it be drawn or sprites.
-Vince
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Yep! I remember you dude! Actually i wondered where you went a few months back. it seems you went MIA for awhile. But anyways thank you man i await the finale XD, and good luck on your search!
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This is definitely a big improvement from your previous flash movies. If you keep this up you'll end up getting higher scores and maybe even an award one day. Just keep practicing! Don't forget that my first flash movie was just all text. I was actually experimenting with some effects and I eventually evolved into a better flash animator because of that movie. Anyway this movie was far to short considering the file size. This should have at least been 700 KB and maybe 1 MB at the most. Just keep at it and you'll eventually put out something really good!
-Vince
Author's Response:
Thanks for the review,buddy!;P
About the flash movie size,SWiSHmax only exports from SWF4 to SWF6,I obivously export on SWF6 but yet it continues too heavy.>_<
Even I am surprised with the file size.
Maybe it's the musics,I cannot optimize them since I lost the program that could do it.
See ya,Vince,and thank you very much for the review!
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I have never seen anyone manipulate FFVI sprites the way you do. Not even I am that advanced and proably won't get to that level anytime soon. The camera movements, battle scenes... everythin just seemed perfect. There were a few grammatical errors here and there but since the dialogue is well written, it doesn't detract from the story. And the story is actually very believable since you put it together so well. Anyway, I have a proposition for you...
In case you don't remember, I'm the creator of "FFVI: The Day After". I remember you saying it was one of your favorite series and even wondered when part 15 was going to be released. Well I haven't heard from my co-author (T-Dash) in over a year and doubt he will return anytime soon. He was supposed to do the final battle scene in part 15 but never got around to it. This is where you come in. I was wondering if you would be willing to take his place and animate the battle scene for me?
I have a good portion of the movie completed but I just need the battle scene to make it complete. I have never approached anyone else about this because no one else has impressed me as much as you have. I want part 15 to be the best episode yet and I think if we collaborate together, we can make it happen. Let me know if you are interested.
-Vince
Author's Response:
Hey hey!
Thanks alot!We have put alot of effort in doing this and I am glad that I really good author like you likes it! Yeah I know for the grammartical errors :P! I each time try to do my best bu still, english is not my mother tongue :P! Also glad you like the story and think that it fits! :P I studied the game alot to not make a mistake :D!
Heh no worries, when I saw Vinstigator writing to me, I know who you were :P Thats why I am really glad you liked it that much :D! Well thats sad for T-dash, He is such a great author!
Now for the co-author thing, how can I refuse? I am pretty disapointed that this video didnt won anything and I think that the score is pretty low so being part of your movie means an award and fronpage for sure :P! It also means being part of a popular, great and unwaited movie! People wait so much for this movie and I cant believe that could be part of this XD I mean, when I first made my movie FFVI: TTB 1, you just finished you part 14! XD! So, how can I refuse such an offer! Its like playing squaresoft games and being part of them later :P!
Heh wow, I feel kinda special with this :P! So glad you chose me because there are so much good sprites artists around here! I find it really nice you like our style!
So, I accept at 100% and I can tell you from now that Ill make my part awesome! I think that we should do a interesting mix :D!
Here is my Msn: Sg_Shadow@hotmail.com, my AIM is : xsgshadowx tho Im no alot on Aim, prefer using Msn. You can also email me to this newgrounds inbox! Waiting for some responce of you!
Thanks alot!
-Dany laporte
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This piece was very moving (literally). I demand a sequel sir!
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your wish is my command master Vinstigator :o
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