I would say this is a very mixed bag for me. I think at times there are moments of clarity, and I understand exactly what you're going for, and at other times, I am not sure how you want me to feel at all. Though a similarly awkward style of humor and execution is present compared to your last round, I will say, this rounds entry is refreshingly different, and I feel as though you likely took some risks with this. Though the ending left me wanting something a little more concrete, I think a lot of ideas and parts in this are great, and I hope you keep on experimenting as you go.
Reviews for "Only the Happy Thoughts"
jlorp responds:
Honestly the critical feedback you've given me has been helpful and I really appreciate it. I really want to keep exploring more writing styles, as far as plot goes. My jokes (I think) will always be in that awkward nervous delivery, that's just my awkward nervous personality showing through my work. The pacing and delivery of a real story is something I've never really learned, or been taught by anyone. It's not something that comes so naturally to me, but hopefully something starts clicking soon. Thanks again for the critique, the honest feedback is great. I'm excited to see what you put out this round.
Your ability as a writer is just really impressive, the way incorporated dark humor into otherwise sad or tough to swallow content ensured that it did not feel campy or played out, which, in my opinion, is a problem a lot of other content creators have when they attempt a slightly more serious tone. In comparison to your last entry I could also see a clear improvement in your animating, however I think there is still room to improve on this front. But all in all, I love your style.
jlorp responds:
Thanks man, I'm glad you liked it. I definitely have a long way to go with my drawing ability, I really need to learn how to draw anatomy. I did have fun with some of the character designs in this though, and visedgrub's VA was really fun to animate. I'm still trying to find my writing style, but I learned a lot in the process of making this. Thanks for the review, it put me in a better mood <3 Good luck with your entry, I'm dying to see what you guys all do with the theme.
I really enjoyed this one, good job man the humour was great also
jlorp responds:
Thanks dude <3
If you're tired, I know where you can get some placebo pills. They seem to work pretty good. So I hear. ;)
I loved the humor put into this, gave me a good laugh. Always enjoy animations like these and would love to see more. 5star 5vote.
jlorp responds:
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)