/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>6758357
Let me tell you about the Troupe tragedy.

I tried my best not to let personal preferences influence the formation of this team, but I couldn't help it. Alongside Chads, I considered it one of the most powerful teams, probably even in the top 2. But then tragedy struck - Honkita and Anzu, who were ranked number 1 and 3, dropped out. Right then and there, I knew it was the end.

Honkita was one of my favorite designs, with a distinct and captivating style. Early on wondered if the artist could do more than just draw in a style reminiscent of decades past their birth, but my worries were eased when I saw their impressive animation skills in a video they uploaded. Unfortunately, it seemed that they couldn't handle the responsibility and the constant pressure outside of their comfort zone, leading them to leave. How do I infer/know this? Well, they continued posting more of the same content regularly in other threads, as if nothing had happened.

The impact of their departure on the tournament was profound, leaving behind lingering psychological damage that won't be easily forgotten.

Fernando was the character I truly wanted to love. BUT! There was never such a dichotomy between character and author. When I read his comic, I was captivated, believing there had to be a sophisticated and skilled author behind it all. However, reality turned out quite different, and now I feel like Fernandoanon should also be a mute character XD.

My expectations were high - I envisioned him as a captain lurking in the shadows, ready to take charge of the team when Honkita left, and to lead the entire circus. Sadly, neither of these came to pass. He did what was necessary, but nothing more, nothing less. For such a popular character, we craved more depth and development. But what we got was the result of sexing him up as a passive twink instead of a killer acrobat (then clown).