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<title>W.W.B.S.D.D.?</title>
<description><![CDATA[Not dead. Just apathetic. I think I may start a more stylistic strip (less realism, more pep). Just no real drive right now.

I've been working 85+ hours weeks for the last 3 months and it's getting pretty tiring. More later.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://www.drunkduck.com/You_Know_Nothing/?p=349503</link>
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<title>F-ing Pirates</title>
<description><![CDATA[[b]Conversational Notes[/b]
Sorry for the delay! I cracked my hand good the week before last, so working with a tablet was... problematic. It appears it was only nominally fractured though as, despite the fact that it's still a bit swollen, it doesn't seem to hurt anymore. 

Anyone who asked what I'd managed to do to myself was presented the same nebulous answer: "Pirate." As a ninja, they're a natural enemy (according to the interweb at least) but it IS a bit unusual to see them this far inland. 

Now I know you"re all thinking, "Zen, you amazingly masculine stallion you, what actually happened?" I ended an argument by the simple expedient of punching through an oaken bench. I broke the bench, along with the hand. 

Furniture: 1. Zen: 0.

[b]Comic Notes:[/b]
This was not the comic I had scripted for #7; I'll do my best to get back on track, but as I was trying to get the comic I DID have planned for that weekend this popped into my head.

This also serves to fulfill the obligatory "no words" comic that seems to be a requirement for every artist at some point or another. I"m bound and determined to get back to the regularly scheduled update this Sunday, so you all have at least 5 days to think of a particularly scathing retort when I blow it.

[b]Rant Notes:[/b]
Mike, this one is to get you to quit your whining about me not having updated. Boy just TRY and make a rational argument to some people.
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.drunkduck.com/You_Know_Nothing/?p=288837</link>
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<title>Cheesecake #1</title>
<description><![CDATA[Hey gang! I'm on vacation until Monday, so no comic this week. I did the graphic design and web code for a certain cruise line (think where kings and queens meet pirates) earlier this year, and have therefore been granted a freebee weekend for myself and my girlfriend (let's hear it for all expenses paid!). Ergo, I intend to be far too drunk to be able to HOLD a Wacom pen, let alone make a comic with one. This is being submitted Thursday.

I know typically one only produces cheesecake of characters that have already been introduced, but since I haven't gotten around to implementing any of those scripts yet, you'll just have to enjoy the view and try and guess which one of the future female characters this is once they start getting face-time.

By the way, I finally got off my lazy ass (working towards the title of Second Laziest Webcartoonest; #1: you know who you are) and set up the comic's domain redirection and masking. Thus, you can now reach my directly at www.YouKnowNothing.com. This means all seven of my readers can get here in one less step. You're welcome.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.drunkduck.com/You_Know_Nothing/?p=277792</link>
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<title>It's hard work being E.V.I.L.</title>
<description><![CDATA[[b]Conversational Notes:[/b]
I'm generally fascinated by thieves and super-villains. I follow news of crime sprees (never violent, those are just sick) of brilliant thieves, bank robbers, and cat burglars, and I'm always rooting for the thief. In fact, I'd like to BE a professional thief, but the whole jail thing puts me off. I'm far too delicate a flower to be a plaything for Bubba.

[b]Comic Notes:[/b]
I intend on introducing a running piece called E.V.I.L.'s Crime Discussion hour for use in future comics, so I wanted to set the stage so nobody's confused when three masked villains abruptly show up to gab about graft. These will be used to talk about the most impressive thefts I come across, and, as Mike, Dan, and I like to speculate and plan jobs ourselves, should have some pretty amusing exchanges.

This particular one took a lot longer than I'd expected; I wanted to clearly convey the frustration of Mike & Dan, but, without facial expressions, I had to re-draw the scene each time so the poses would work. I'm starting to think that actual stylized comic-strip characters (I [i]really[/i] don't want to try comic BOOK characters) would be faster. Any recommendations?

[b]Rant Notes:[/b]
[i]NOTE: This section has been temporarily disabled as a diabolical plot unfurls. It will be replaced with the earlier text once it has come to fruition, so as not to give my intentions away.[/i]]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.drunkduck.com/You_Know_Nothing/?p=275244</link>
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<title>Spontaneity</title>
<description><![CDATA[[b]Conversational Notes:[/b]
Mike and I actually have conversations like this. He's never actually hit me with an arrow (I tend to dodge a lot), but I wouldn't put it past him. 

Further, I've decided to make a few different notations per comic: conversational, comic, and rant. I have a lot to say, best to keep it organized. This way y'all can simply ignore the portions of dissertation that don't interest you.

[b]Comic Notes:[/b]
I've received a few PQ's about how I make the comic. This is done 100% with my trusty Wacom tablet and a blank page in Photoshop. I do each frame at about 400% zoom level and maybe three times bigger than the final product. The only tools I use are the brush (hard edge) and eraser.

I'm glad you noticed that my strips are of different sizes. I have NO intention of doing this professionally (maybe another strip someday), so they'll never be put into print and I therefore don't care about staying within the lines.

[b]Rant Notes:[/b]
Drawing a slab of meat in negative space is a major pain. Drawing one with maggots is (in addition to gross- you should see my research shots) far worse, as maggots are functionally white lines. 

Any feedback? PLEASE comment, even if you hate itt! It's the only way I'll get better, and find out what's working or not.
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.drunkduck.com/You_Know_Nothing/?p=269282</link>
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