Author Topic: "Sir Elmo returns home"  (Read 8790 times)

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Re: "Sir Elmo returns home"
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2008, 03:02:04 »
I'd like to see more, too.   :)  A great story, and I like the way you make use of original material, the Bayeux tapestry and mediaeval paintings. And I like the "soundtrack", too.  Plus, you have an excellent eye for composing a picture and using two figures to great effect.

BTW, where does the very colourful archer figure come from?
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Re: "Sir Elmo returns home"
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2008, 19:07:52 »

BTW, where does the very colourful archer figure come from?

Hi, Playmofire!

It's Special #4672 :)
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Re: "Sir Elmo returns home"
« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2008, 00:30:46 »
Hi Gus

Your story is cute-sy in the way that makes a man groan but makes a woman giggle like a child.

Yet, I thought the camera shots and the positioning of the klickies were clever.

Your medieval illustrations are funny, because they are so obviously inappropriate to the setting.  We'll pretend you did it on purpose and leave it at that.

As for the sequel, strengthening the hook might help you catch more fish.  As it stands the relevance of Elmo exposing his identity is not absolutely persuasive.

Other than serving as an exposition on the playfulness of the new generation male, your otherwise well-executed story lacks an enticing narrative.

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Re: "Sir Elmo returns home"
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2008, 02:41:40 »
Once you liked it, I will then work in the very complex text sequence for the

"Introduction of Mr. Archer"


See you soon!
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Re: "Sir Elmo returns home"
« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2008, 07:42:22 »

Well done, Gus! :D

This just goes to show you don't need a lot of figures or props to make an entertaining story! :)

You have a very good eye for what makes an interesting shot, and the narration style and placement of the text gives your story a unique touch. 8-)

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Re: "Sir Elmo returns home"
« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2008, 09:02:30 »
Very nicely done Gus! More! More!

Shows what can be done with just a few Special figures (I know you must've had at least 3 to get the parts!). It reminds me of the stories I used to make up when I only had a few figures and no other stuff.

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Re: "Sir Elmo returns home"
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2008, 14:28:13 »



Hello, Sylvia and Martin ...  :wave: ...  :wave:



This just goes to show you don't need a lot of figures or props to make an entertaining story! :)




Shows what can be done with just a few Special figures (I know you must've had at least 3 to get the parts!). It reminds me of the stories I used to make up when I only had a few figures and no other stuff.



Sometimes, some of us seem to have so many Klickys that it becomes quite difficult to make up meaningful stories.

I've attached a couple of photos from GW-PC to illustrate. How could anyone create a great story like the one Gus wrote with this many figures?

(Photos courtesy of Vincent, Playmofrance and GW-PC.)

All the best,
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Re: "Sir Elmo returns home"
« Reply #17 on: May 22, 2008, 08:22:54 »
(Photos courtesy of Vincent, GW-PC.)

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Oh God!!! ... master Tailor DIED, in the middle of the mob! :o :'(

 ;) ;D :wave:

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Re: "Sir Elmo returns home"
« Reply #18 on: May 22, 2008, 15:16:44 »



Oh God!!! ... master Tailor DIED, in the middle of the mob! :o :'(



That's sick, Gus ... But, funny ... :lol:



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Re: "Sir Elmo returns home"
« Reply #19 on: May 22, 2008, 15:55:01 »
But maybe with something like this it's the creation which is more improtant than the story.
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