Lessons Learned
Added 2025-02-16 02:21:27 +0000 UTCI think I forgot to turn on the layer with Willow's glasses! Will fix that in the morning.
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See: Bruce Banner
Opus the Poet
2025-02-20 06:45:22 +0000 UTCNot really, it isolates mistakes to the one layer and prevents erasing good lines by mistake.
Opus the Poet
2025-02-20 06:41:59 +0000 UTCAm I missing something? Wouldn't that process of making a new layer for each stroke then flattening it in be equivalent to just making the stroke on the combined layer in the first place?
Graydon Armstrong
2025-02-20 04:02:40 +0000 UTCi remember hearing a story about a webcomic artist who said that after every pen stroke he would flatten all the layers and then make a new layer for the penstroke. However he doesn't have nearly the cast size and repeated settings or posting frequency, so that's probably more of an option. I guess it's just interesting as an outsider to this art to hear people talk about their processes. I think my kiddo makes new layers frequently but doesn't really transfer them between pieces.
GragSmash
2025-02-18 20:50:31 +0000 UTCThat was what I thought too.
Mark
2025-02-18 01:45:24 +0000 UTCI just figured maybe Willow took off her glasses to relax at the coffee shop, as glasses-wearing people are sometimes wont to do, especially when they've been having quite a day of it. I know I do.
Scott Gosnell
2025-02-17 22:57:29 +0000 UTCF*ck, I'm team Iris now
JourneymanWizard
2025-02-17 03:32:33 +0000 UTCWillow, not your fault, at all. Hanners, not everything needs to be made a big deal of. As long as no harm was done, you should try to cut someone slack for reacting poorly in a *one-off* emotional situation.
Graydon Armstrong
2025-02-17 02:23:51 +0000 UTCI'll go with. Bat or no bat.
Clifton Royston
2025-02-17 01:54:32 +0000 UTCYes. I just finished commenting that too, right before I saw yours. In my observation, even people who have a strong potential for dissociation via whatever non-neurotypical wiring is involved don't usually go there instantly, unless they've previously had to use it too many times.
Clifton Royston
2025-02-17 01:53:00 +0000 UTC*This is not intended as medical advice. Do not reduce or eliminate any mental health treatments you are currently undergoing. Or, as Faye said, "Imagine how much better an actual professional would be!"
ValdVin
2025-02-17 01:47:36 +0000 UTCAnd she was raised in a cult. [hit enter too soon, continuing.] What concerns me is how she went straight to dissociating. Even people whose brains seem to be wired for easy dissociation don't usually go there *that* fast unless they were exposed to some form of abuse or severe neglect (which is also a form of abuse.)
Clifton Royston
2025-02-17 01:46:55 +0000 UTCI know she needs her glasses*, but Willow's even cuter without them. *Or does she? "I'm not nearsighted -- I'm just drawn that way".
Ursus Ridens
2025-02-17 00:50:31 +0000 UTCbonus comic showing Iris & the scorched earth ...
Joe
2025-02-17 00:10:17 +0000 UTCJUST like an onion. Or a troll…
Claudia D.
2025-02-16 22:54:57 +0000 UTCAnd maybe take a swing? I mean REALLY Willow, protect yourself!
Claudia D.
2025-02-16 22:53:57 +0000 UTCPlease let Iris find out about this.
Fennec12
2025-02-16 19:02:51 +0000 UTCDon't I know it.
Maurice Kessler
2025-02-16 17:48:52 +0000 UTCHanners saw the same sad expression on her one-time assistant. Both people who blamed themselves for what others had done.
Maurice Kessler
2025-02-16 17:46:20 +0000 UTCThis whole thread is a therapy session. Thanks. lol
Danny insert meta joke here Roose
2025-02-16 14:25:41 +0000 UTCOr maybe she's so optimistic that if it were up to her people would always get another chance, even if they've already proven themselves to be untrustworthy.
Danny insert meta joke here Roose
2025-02-16 14:24:27 +0000 UTCYes. All this.
Drazi
2025-02-16 13:53:21 +0000 UTCI AM NOT ENJOYING HOW MUCH OF WILLOW IS JUST ME, JEPHEW.
Derek Garrard
2025-02-16 13:00:55 +0000 UTCIt's only hidden from Willow, not from everyone else.
alphanor
2025-02-16 12:24:13 +0000 UTCSean, maybe!
Opus the Poet
2025-02-16 12:06:01 +0000 UTCI guess mid-20s makes sense for Hanners, maybe late 20s based on vibes (since I feel like Marten should be in his 30s now even if the timeline disagrees xD). 24 checks out for Willow, IMO.
enchantedsleeper
2025-02-16 08:49:58 +0000 UTCAh, so Willow isn't actually amazing at handling emotions and conflict after all... I wonder if she's just been working on it a lot (as in, therapy) due to her life experiences. Or maybe she's good at controlling her own reactions to things but doesn't get that other people can still be a problem.
enchantedsleeper
2025-02-16 08:46:54 +0000 UTCI'm gonna have to make sure their actual ages are on my spreadsheet that I haven't updated in a while.
Bill Silvia
2025-02-16 07:58:41 +0000 UTCAww, Willow...! 🥺
Waffles the Mooose
2025-02-16 06:36:22 +0000 UTCDoes she have enough availabile? Because I know a guy...
Uniquitous
2025-02-16 05:22:27 +0000 UTCHanners better not mention it around Station, we already know his solution to problems include orbital bombardment with a rail gun.
SilverbackRon
2025-02-16 05:12:58 +0000 UTCbolster broke glasses
Robert Weber
2025-02-16 05:10:30 +0000 UTCAs the original provider of the chair, I believe Bubbles would trust Hanners' judgement on who is in need of it's comfy energy. https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3247
BookBeard
2025-02-16 05:06:50 +0000 UTCThank you, based Bookbeard!
Alcaria Swain
2025-02-16 05:02:20 +0000 UTCI would estimate Hanners to be no more than two years older than Willow. Hanners turned 22 roughly 2-3 years ago (in-universe timescale) and Willow was stated to be 23 less than a year ago. https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1069 https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=4449
BookBeard
2025-02-16 04:52:28 +0000 UTCWillow is an excellent example of someone taking responsibility for a situation they cannot control so they can feel more in control of it.
Jennifer Doyle
2025-02-16 04:49:32 +0000 UTCCome on Dark Side Iris...
Yelling Bird
2025-02-16 04:21:39 +0000 UTCI'm glad you're big enough to admit it. That's the first step.
William Cole
2025-02-16 04:21:03 +0000 UTC"Don't worry! It's not MY blood!"
William Cole
2025-02-16 04:19:54 +0000 UTCAwwwww, willow, you make me sad. We need to boost your self esteem.
Tannerbot
2025-02-16 04:18:39 +0000 UTCI think Willow is just reacting to Iris's cynicism by more fully embracing naivety.
Czarzhan
2025-02-16 04:11:59 +0000 UTCThanks. I knew she has some messed up life event but I could not remember what it was. It really does explain why a certain grumpy AI (I'm looking at you Iris) is guarding her like the crown jewels. Besides a hidden love that is.
Mark Nach
2025-02-16 04:09:58 +0000 UTCHere you are: 🐔
Diptych
2025-02-16 03:51:09 +0000 UTCOk, Iris needs to be doing a better job infusing Willow with just a bit more cynicism.
Taigan
2025-02-16 03:43:52 +0000 UTCIsn't there already a charge for Barista advising people? Hrm...
Joseph Bonnar
2025-02-16 03:13:23 +0000 UTCI am not sure, Alcaria. To be honest, BookBeard might know. I doubt Jeph would. :)
Joseph Bonnar
2025-02-16 03:12:51 +0000 UTCThe comic is now just the thirties coaching the twenties. (I'm sure they're actually the same age.... Wait how old is everyone now?)
Alcaria Swain
2025-02-16 03:10:00 +0000 UTCLike an onion!
Grace Kieser
2025-02-16 03:08:41 +0000 UTCHanners should start invoicing people for sorting their shit out while on the clock. :P
Sammitch
2025-02-16 03:08:00 +0000 UTCMay the serenity of Bubbles’ Chair give her peace.
Sleepy John
2025-02-16 03:05:39 +0000 UTCFor next feat, choose Lightning Reflexes.
Sean Kinlin
2025-02-16 03:05:09 +0000 UTCWell, she did grow up in a cult. That's bound to leave a few psychological marks. https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=5272
BookBeard
2025-02-16 02:57:06 +0000 UTCThat's how I learned those sorts of behaviors and self-talk.
nbarnes
2025-02-16 02:56:26 +0000 UTCI've been where Willow is. When you are taught at an early age to take responsibility for your own problems, that can be interpreted as avoiding acknowledging the role others play in our problems. This is just as unhealthy as avoiding responsibility, and can result in failure to manage the impact the irresponsibility or even malice of others on our lives
Daryl Sawyer
2025-02-16 02:49:57 +0000 UTCNo, I think she and Mar are in a different class.
Joseph
2025-02-16 02:46:06 +0000 UTCFFS Willow! This is not your fault! Although yes, ducking is a useful skill to have.
John Fiala
2025-02-16 02:41:00 +0000 UTCWillow has many of the characteristics of a long term abused person.
Mark Nach
2025-02-16 02:40:58 +0000 UTCSean PERHAPS
BookBeard
2025-02-16 02:40:15 +0000 UTCNah, we saw her going with Marigold quite recently. I think Willow is just teaching more classes now so Hanners isn't necessarily in all of them. https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=5443
BookBeard
2025-02-16 02:39:37 +0000 UTCLove Willow, and her optimism! But someone let Hanners loose!!!
Daniel Mann
2025-02-16 02:39:32 +0000 UTCI'm at fault. I'm the one. I'll take all the credit. Er, blame, I mean.
BobC
2025-02-16 02:35:43 +0000 UTCSean YES
Wynn Donivan
2025-02-16 02:34:46 +0000 UTCThat’s my current headcanon
Tim Mitchell
2025-02-16 02:34:09 +0000 UTCI just realized, does this mean Hanners quit yoga?
Bill Silvia
2025-02-16 02:33:17 +0000 UTCHumor goes well with tackling assault!
Andrea Andrew
2025-02-16 02:33:13 +0000 UTCAnd other sculptures?
Miyaa
2025-02-16 02:33:04 +0000 UTCWILLOW. NO!
Emma Humphries
2025-02-16 02:32:30 +0000 UTCHanners is ready to throw hands.
A Dark Planet, Lit By No Sun
2025-02-16 02:31:55 +0000 UTCTomorrow: Iris comes in, bloodied and dented. But happy. Naturally, Ayo faints.
Miyaa
2025-02-16 02:31:51 +0000 UTCI was thinking the same thing.
Doc Gumby
2025-02-16 02:31:43 +0000 UTCYes, again no robot court will convict her.
Miyaa
2025-02-16 02:30:41 +0000 UTCI just want to cradle Willow's head to my broad and manly chest, pet her hair and say, "Shh, it'll be all right."
Doc Gumby
2025-02-16 02:30:35 +0000 UTCI’m sure Iris knows but I don’t think she’s the huggable kind.
Miyaa
2025-02-16 02:30:08 +0000 UTCSean NO
Miyaa
2025-02-16 02:29:34 +0000 UTCIDK, "duck faster" feels like a good lesson to learn in general.
Viktor
2025-02-16 02:29:25 +0000 UTCMaybe Willow took them both out and is ashamed...
Ben R
2025-02-16 02:27:47 +0000 UTCJeph creates characters with many layers.
Sean Kinlin
2025-02-16 02:27:01 +0000 UTCWillow needs a hug. Where's Iris when you need her?
Celine Chamberlin
2025-02-16 02:25:26 +0000 UTCI'm pretty sure that was shock.
Bill Silvia
2025-02-16 02:25:19 +0000 UTCAre you sure you're thinking clearly, Willow? Did you maybe take a blow to the head recently.... oh
Sean Kinlin
2025-02-16 02:25:10 +0000 UTCShe’s reflecting.
Gary Wood
2025-02-16 02:24:48 +0000 UTCWillow no
Yonatan Zunger
2025-02-16 02:24:35 +0000 UTCThat's it I'm telling Iris and giving her a bat
Fart Captor
2025-02-16 02:24:19 +0000 UTCPart of me is just waiting for Yay to show up like "sup fuckers I'm back and I'm not going to acknowledge that I was ever gone"
Nick
2025-02-16 02:24:17 +0000 UTCHopefully the use of Bubble's chair will be excused in this instance.
Summer
2025-02-16 02:24:16 +0000 UTCI mean, "duck when someone tries to hit you in the face" isn't a *bad* lesson to take away...
BookBeard
2025-02-16 02:24:11 +0000 UTCOh sure, Willow's GLASSES have a layer, but do I? I do not. I get no respect.
Rich Holmes
2025-02-16 02:23:47 +0000 UTC🦆
Brendan Luster
2025-02-16 02:23:10 +0000 UTCOr just use the excuse that the bolster knocked the glasses off a strip late.
Eric Rucker
2025-02-16 02:23:01 +0000 UTC
