Jamais Jochim
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I'm the guy who knows every last fact about Spider-man and if I don't I'll track it down. I love bad movies, enjoy table-top gaming, and probably would drive you crazy if you weren't ready for it.
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The Importance of Backgrounds
Most beginning artists debate drawing backgrounds because of the complexity; backgrounds can be intimidating so it's definitely understandable. However, you need to keep in mind that a background adds a lot to the comic; it can sometimes be subtle, sometimes obvious, but backgrounds can add a lot to the comic. Part of the debate about whether or not to have backgrounds needs to keep in mind what they bring to the table.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Art
Reasons to Debate Black & White
One of the more interesting debates for the artist is whether you will go full color or black and white. There are a lot of different options when it comes down to it; you nonetheless need to make a decision down which road you will go. It should be noted that these are just the two most basic decisions you can make; these choices assume that you are debating the most basic of choices. After all, you could do your comic using watercolors, oil paints, or even colored chalk; the options are pretty much limitless. However, for those looking at the most basic of options, here are some basic considerations when you're attempting to make the choice.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Art
Debating Drawing Realistically or Stylistically
One of the first things you need to figure out is what kind of art style the comic will be in. While it can be easily argued that there are millions of different styles, the majority will break down to some variation of realistic or stylistic. For our purposes, the dividing line is determined by the emphasis on dynamism and musculature. While there are literally thousands of different markers we could look at, those three should do us well in their stead.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Art
What Do Artists Do?
One of the problems with being a writer is that you can't draw. Don't get me wrong: I'm well aware that some writers can draw and that some are actually good at it. There is definitely nothing saying that a writer can't learn to draw. This is just making the observation that most writers cannot draw and that means that if you want the project to go forward you need to convince an artist to take on the art chores.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Writers
You're Not An Impostor
All writers, no matter how good or bad we are, tend to go through some phase where we think we're basically some sort of impostor, where it feels like we're an alien who's been sent here to record the human race, and figure out exactly what the human condition is all about. And because of that, well, we're fully expecting somebody to come over to us and rip off our rubber mask and expose us for the alien that we are.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Art
Powering Through The Apocalypse
Should the apocalypse hit, finding a reliable energy source will be a problem. Most houses are part of the power grid, but most versions of the apocalypse have that disrupted. It is then that gasoline, used to power vehicles and generators, starts ticking down: Within six to twelve months, gasoline can turn bad and become unusable as fuel. This means that a good prepper should have already looked into and implemented other means of obtaining power.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Humans
Let's Talk About Firearms!
For some people, using a firearm is not a bad idea for personal self-defense. The problem is that too many people focus on the power of the weapon and not the other issues. If you're serious about owning a firearm, it's those other issues that we need to focus on to determine if a firearm is really that good of an idea for you. In this regard, it's important to recognize the responsibility of a firearm and to consider some of the other issues without getting too lost in the stats. In a weird way, this is not to convince you whether or not to obtain a firearm but to take a step back and breathe before committing.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Humans
How to Arguie Online Successfully
One of the more interesting issues with debating people online has been the rise of the politically outspoken. While this is hardly news, the pandemic followed by the fall of certain conservative leaders has seemingly forced both sides into a fever pitch to see who can outscream the other. While this means that the conservatives have decided to ignore debate conventions and engage in every one of the major logical fallacies, their honorable opponents seem to have forgotten that they shouldn't be giving them more ammunition.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Humans
Basic Self-Defense For The Untrained Woman
One problem all women face is having to deal with an attacker who has more training or experience than she does. Most attackers are more than willing to take advantage of that, usually by rattling her so that she makes mistakes or forcing her into a position that can make defense virtually impossible. Worse, the woman thinks she needs to think strategically when that should be the last thought on her mind: She should be worried about getting out of the situation as quickly as possible and nothing else.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Lifehack
Surviving The Party
One of the most dangerous arenas is the party scene. It doesn't matter if it's in a fraternity, sorority, or someone's parent's house; there are a lot of potential dangers: getting drunk, getting drugged, falling unconscious in a weird location, even physical or sexual assault. Even if you get drunk or get high like you want, there are plenty of different potential problems you need to worry about when you combine hormones, lack of experience, and chemicals; there is plenty of possibility for dangerous interactions. If your goal is to avoid those explosions, it can make life interesting.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Lifehack
Stopping Sexual Harassment at Work
Sexual harassment is one of the biggest problems in the workplace. The combination of wannabe alphas with what they see as a captive audience has sometimes created a hostile environment. It's also interesting to see how cross-cultural issues are coming to the fore; Japanese businessmen are having to attend special seminars about how much Western women are different than the ones they know.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Lifehack
