merry christmukka
im a big fan of the brackenwood series but i think this was a let down.
Reviews for "Brackenwood Christmas"
This didn't follow the contest rules
The contest rules were to use characters or themes from Brackenwood, and add in some new element that fits the world. You didn't do any of that. You took an original, compelling world (Brackenwood) and simply added christianity to it. I have seen the christian joke you used in many other things. I am disappointed that adam phillips actually approved of this. There are so many creatures and things you could've pulled from your imagination, that would better fit the world of brackenwood. Next time make something original up.
SecretAgentRege responds:
Actually, you are completely and utterly incorrect; but I suppose ignorance is bliss. Let me clarify for your benefit: The contest--which was held over three years ago--was to create a humorous holiday ecard that included some aspect of the Brackenwood series. It did NOT have to "add in some new element that fits the world," as you have seemed to incorrectly discern. In fact, it did not even have to include the Brackenwood "world" at all! It only needed the tiniest Brackenwood artifact within the cartoon. Some examples given by Adam at the time, was perhaps having Santa hum the Brackenwood tune as he delivers presents, or to simply have a poster of Bitey on a bedroom wall. This flash went above and beyond the guidelines for incorporating Brackenwood within it.
As for the joke; it was a completely original idea and execution thought up from my own mind within the six hours I had to make the contest submition deadline. By no means was it even conceptually based off another work. Of course I cannot express that it has never been told before or used elsewhere though I can say for certain that I have never seen or heard it in any creative work before and find it quite hard to believe that you "have seen [it] in many other things."
Finally, not only did Adam Phillips "actually approve" this flash, but it tied for Runner-Up (that means second place) and received a small prize from Adam himself, which I took as a great compliment as there were many great submissions.
You certainly do not need to leave positive reviews nor must you enjoy my cartoons but I would suggest that the next time you feel that you need to leave a review for someone, perhaps you should double-check simple things such as the contest rules found here in this example.
In response to what you seemed to think had to be done: Had there been a requirement to create new characters and put them into the Brackenwood world, I would have enjoyed the attempt at reaching as deep into my imagination to pull out some of the great and compelling ideas Adam puts into his work. Unfortunately, and as I have explained, that's just not what the contest was for.
Thanks for your review.
yea...
it would be pretty funny, if the fricking thing would play, your comment thing got in the way and it won't play...at all...just the comments thing...yay.
SecretAgentRege responds:
Holy mother of God. You're kidding, right? The notice is 23 seconds long. Twenty-three (23) seconds! You couldn't wait 23 seconds, or about 8 seconds after you read the paragraph (if you can read, that is).
Seventy-five (75) reviewers before you, and not one--not a single one--commented on the notice at the beginning. Whether they loved it, liked it, or hated it, not one single individual left a single word about the notice. Which leaves me to believe that you are one hectic young woman, Miss Cherry Girl. The only advice I give you is to drop the coffee, pick up a smoke, breathe and relax.
Oh, and another thing--oh wait, it's been much longer than 23 seconds since you would have started this.. you've long since closed this window. Peace biatch!
why do you guys like this