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What are the differences between the Comic Sections? What are the differences between the Comic Sections? The story, or "main" section, has an ongoing story to it, and new comics for it appear on the front page for all of EGS (Main Page. EGS:NP is a subsection with short stories that generally don't have continuity unless referred to in a later story, and aren't a part of the main storyline unless referred to in the story section. The front page for EGS:NP can be found here: EGS:NP Front Page. The Filler section is full of one-shot gags and/or comics put up in place of a Story or NP comic when the regular schedule has to be changed for some reason. The front page for the filler section can be found here: Filler Front Page. The comics update as early as 12:00 AM EST, though they could be as late as 6:00 AM EST without me considering them "late". I would rather take the extra time to make a comic good than rush it to make 12:00 AM. For the time being, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are story comics. EGS:NP is currently on hiatus, and the Filler section updates as needed. Minor delays may be posted on the front page, while schedule changes will be made note of in the news section. This page has all the information you need to contact me: Contact Dan Shive Kah-oh-lee. The origin of this word is Japanese, though the original spelling is "Kaori", meaning "fragrance". The "r" was made into an "l" due to Japanese pronunciation. Nah-nah-say. The origin of this name is Japanese. Nee-oh-ee. The origin of this word is Japanese. The translation for "Nioi" is intended as "Scent" for this comic, though the spoken word can stand for other similar meanings in Japanese (one possible translation is "smell"). Sh-I-ve. The "e" is silent, and the "I" is long. So basically, it's pronounced exactly as it's spelled following proper rules of English pronunciation, and rhymes with "hive". Why is this comic named "El Goonish Shive"? This matter is addressed in one or more comics, but basically, I couldn't think of a name that summed up the comic, so I went with nonsense followed by my last name. The "Goonish" part of the name is actually a result of an episode of The Simpsons with the line "Hired Goons". As a result of that line, I wound up signing some papers "Dan 'the Goon' Shive" in high school, which lead to my using it as part of the current title. How far are stories planned in advance? Generally speaking, the main points for stories are planned well in advance. I have enough story ideas to last for several years. The reason for comic delays and the like is that while I have the major plot points down, I don't have some massive script or layout guide for the day-to-day comics. If you will, I have several fine forests planned, but I need to sort out the trees. I have an idea for an EGS story. Should I send it to you? While I appreciate the attempted contribution, I have more than enough stories planned as it is, and I prefer to use my own ideas. I could code part of your site for you. Should I do so? You should only send me code for the website if I've A) requested it, or B) you've asked me first and I said ok. There was one time when I got sent a bunch of code without asking for it and truly, greatly appreciated it, but I'm beyond that stage now. I have training in website maintenance, and I want to run as much as I can myself. Refer to this sitcomish analogy: I'm cooking dinner for Thanksgiving, I want to be alone in the kitchen, and I don't care if my mother-in-law is a better cook. |
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