February 21st, 2012

Spark Comic #32 - Reading Week

Another week, another Spark Comic! This week's is very similar to Spark Comic #22, which was intended, but it was a coincidence that it was only 10 comics after. I only realized that before I finished it. :D

This week is Reading Week for me, where we get a week to study for our midterms, tests, projects, exams, etc. While I have a few projects to do, I don't have any tests or midterms of any sort right now so I'm pretty much free with some exception. Everytime I do get time off though, I make these hollow promises to myself that I'm going to learn or do something I've been putting off like making extra comics in advance... Only to be too lazy to actually go through with it on the time I get off. There are some exceptions, but that's what generally happens. This gets even worse during the summer break. For example, last summer I promised myself I'd look into getting better at programming and well... Okay, I guess I technically did since that's when I created and redesigned SparkComic.com (with the help of a friend), but that wasn't what I wanted to get better at, though I'm glad I did improve on my webcoding. I wanted to better learn how to use Processing, Actionscript, and make another 2D Animation and all of those fell through. I find that I usually end up getting busy with one thing and I just lose the drive to learn the others. Last summer it was 3D modeling and animation. While I know a lot more now than I did back then, I'm still aware that I have much more to learn and- Whoops, I'm rambling aren't I?

I actually do plan to read during reading week, though it will be for a secret pet project a friend and I plan to work on. Not sure if that's ironic or valid at this point in terms of the context here. :S

As a way to interact with my small fanbase and spread awareness of Spark Comics' existance, I'm actually going to try and turn this Comic into a sort of meme. The following link will point you to a Deviant Art Page that will allow you to download a modified version of this comic that you can edit however you like (Notes and extra settings are included). I figure since the visuals are limited and non-specific, people can creatively edit it in their own way. Please, if you're interested in memes or just want to try editing this comic, click the link. All I ask is that you give me credit and that you use it respectfully and responsibly. :)

Spark Comic Meme File

See you next comic! :)

NEWS

February 21th, 2012

Hey Sparky Fans! Hope everything is going well!

A few days ago, I modified the entire site. Due to some understandable complaints, I have made almost all my comics larger to make them all easier to read. Every comic should be a standard readble size now. This is especially great for my long comics, which previously needed the enlargement feature in order to be read. Originally, I made all the comics initally a small standard size in order to not overwhelm the page and allow the enlargment feature to compensate. I realize now that was a big mistake and found time to finally correct it last week. The enlargement feature is still there though, for all of you who may want to see the comic in a larger form. Just click on the comic and it will enlarge.

I have also added icons to every comic page to allow you to Like, Tweet, and Share your favorite Spark Comics on a variety or websites. This was added to recent comics in the past little while, but only now have I gotten to implementing it on every page. It is not easier than ever to share Spark Comics with your friends! I hope to also have a Facebook Page running soon to compliment it. So please, share Spark Comics with your friends and brighten their day and I hope these changes enhance your experience on the siteS. :)

That's all the updates for today! So, until next comic, stay Sparktacular! :)