Yeah, I can see how this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea… I’m taking good note of it for the future. For the time being, unfortunately, that thread is going to run its course… That’s the drawback of having a buffer — when the story isn’t popular, there’s no changing it…
(Honestly, it never even crossed my mind as I was writing this that someone would read it as incest. The character really aren’t having any kind of direct sexual relationship, except that time Heather pulled Albert’s face into her boobs. But I guess it’s incest by virtue of their relationship, and the depiction of sexual interest by one of the parties… I dunno, it’s one of those weird fuzzy lines that are hard to draw in the sand…)
I think it’s funny, and I liked it. I don’t see it as incest because there isn’t an interaction between both brothers, just some teasing.
Keep working Jaycee, show us what you had in mind. If the public didn’t like it, correct it in the next one, but give this his normal ending, don’t try to fix it to please some others. I think your work is great, and funny ^^
No worries, I couldn’t fix it even if I wanted to. The story is already written, drawn, colored, uploaded, scheduled, etc. I’ve got a 6-8 week buffer (I forget how much exactly, right now). I guess these are lessons learned for the future, that’s all. I’m not going to stay away from the topic just to please readers, but there are SO MANY topics to choose from, I don’t necessarily see that this one needs to be revisited any time soon.
Hi all,
I blasted thru the archives today. Not sure if I will be a long term reader but we will see how it goes. I would like to tip my hat to Jaycee. I think the art is very good and the story is really original. Don’t worry about the ‘incest’ – Jeeze… I think some people (who don’t have a creative bone in their body) just look for excuses to put down people who actually DO create something neat.
I’m not sure if the premise will stand up for long… (how many magical sexual practical jokes are there before they all start feeling the same?) But the story has held my interest so far and that is more than most web comics.
Anyway, good luck and I’ll watch with interest your work.
Hey, glad you’re enjoying the story so far. Like every fellow, I always like a good compliment — makes me feel all warm’n fuzzy on the inside. If I could express a preference, I’d ask that you keep the comments on the opinions or the work done here, and avoid suggesting that people who disagree with my narrative choices are “less creative” than others. I’m sure everyone is coming at this with the best of intentions.
With regards to the premises, I’m not SUPER worried about that. There are a LOT more sexual pranks in the works, and once we’ve run through the story thread about Heather and Albert, we’ll just move on to the next thing. (But really, I’m sure I’ve got at least a few dozen more strips out of Heather — she HAS to sleep with someone at SOME point, right? And no, it WON’T be her brother… 😉 )
I love this comic, and I don’t read web comics. I think you should keep going, who cares if people don’t like where it’s headed. Its funny, I enjoy it, and I will be a long term reader I promise you that! As is my hubby 🙂
Y’know… While I *know* there’s a female audience out there that enjoys this webcomic, I’m still having difficulty wrapping my brains around that. Most of this (if not ALL of this) is adolescent (male) fantasy fulfillment. It’s pretty alien to me why women would enjoy watching/reading about another female (even if it’s a malicious one) be treated this way.
And again, don’t worry, I’ll keep this strip running as long as I have the funds to do it. I get GREAT enjoyment at seeing my dirty little fantasies turned into art by the very talented W. Wondollar, and I’m glad you’re all along for the ride. Well most of you, anyway. For the others, stick around, I’m sure I’ll get around to something that titillates you. 🙂
… The only upside to all of this magical rigmarole is that it’s not set to run forever. Strike that, the big upside is that it won’t even keep running all that long.
I doubt any of the actors in this play of confusion have learned anything from their experiences.
You might want to invest $60 or so and buy the set of XXXenophile comics by Phil Foglio (of Girl Genius fame). XXXenophile is a set of sexy comics that has a huge female readership. They are also very well drawn and fun.
I’m not sure why they have resonated so well with women, where as others sexy comics have fallen flat with that market. I do know that my wife loves them (she actually introduced me to them). Perhaps one reason is that at least half the time, it is the sexy lady who is the one initiating things?
I’m familiar with XXXenophile and Foglio’s work. I read several of them years ago, when they first came out (on paper, no less!). His stuff is definitely way more hardcore than what I’m willing to get into, but I know I loved it at the time.
for me its funny as hell and titilating, but not enough!!! i want more and i want it to go alot further. i feel that you, jaycee, listen to the negative people way more intently than the positive comments and i hope thats not true. its commonplace to complain, rather than compliment.
i always comment about the taboos being broken on this strip, they should, its animated fun one cant get anywhere else.
for the folks that dont care for it, i dont know why they comment at all…please dont go all pg-13 and p.c. soft and cuddly, cowardly on us. thats what everyone else does. i dont read webcomics…only yours, and i wanna keep reading, so keep up with the good stuff and dont cocktease us!!! 😀
Hey, Faeries are NATURE spirits…having sex with your siblings is natural for most animal species…only Humans, who are smart enough to KNOW about the dangers of inbreeding, even bother to keep track of who’s related to who…
I don’t mind at all. In fact, I encourage you to do so, and to submit the drawing as part of the contest we’re having in January! More entries means more fun for everyone!
Some women, (like me) are extremely open minded. Not to mention bisexual, so yes, as you put it your silly adolescent fantasies make us laugh. For a guy who likes to push boundaries I can’t understand why the thought of some women liking guy humor bends your brain so much.
I do like your comic, though I am far more concerned about the age appropriateness of this current arc than I am about the issue with Albert’s apparent incestuous thoughts about his sister. For all we know he might be the older of the two and just have some “growth” issues so for the most part I just let it pass and laugh my but off at the antics.
And from having grown up with an older male sibling, (we were only one year apart) I do know that when “THAT” age hits it really doesn’t matter to most boys if you are related or not they will try to peek, eavesdrop, or spy simply because you are a girl and that’s the closest they might get to experimenting till they actually manage to get lucky with someone.
My brother used to try to spy on me when I took a shower when we were younger till he actually managed to get his first girlfriend. Thankfully she was more than willing to show him what he wanted to see so he stopped spying on me.
Interesting insight. I wouldn’t really label this webcomic or myself as “boundary-pushing,” though, however flattering the thought may be. I guess at a deeper level, I always have trouble with the mindless, ruthless objectification of a female character, however arousing my body may find it. But no worries, when it comes to writing this strip, it’s not my mind (or ethics) that take over. Obviously.
At any rate, glad y’all enjoy it. Or not y’all, but most-o-y’all. Chicks included. 🙂
As a woman and a new reader, I’m certainly enjoying! I’m ignoring the quasi-incest angle and just getting a kick out of the princess getting her come-uppance at the Faerie’s hands. That there’s a prurient angle just adds to the amusement. Thanks, Jaycee!
Personally I don’t see anything that you have shown in your strips as the mindless, ruthless objectification of a female character. The women portrayed herein so far as I can tell tend to deserve what they get, yes, even the twins in the other arc. They were rude, prudish, and bossy. And they still came out of it ahead in the looks department. Oh, I also wanted to mention that I absolutely love the magic mirror! I hope that we see more magic items with an attitude as time goes by. I love your comic, and I’m obviously not the only woman who does. Just keep up the great work. 😀
As a female I have to say I absolutely love this web comic i happened to randomly stumble upon it one day and check up on it every week. Its awesome and oddly arousing not really sure why. I don’t think this touched on a disturbing line at all considering Alot of historic “royalty” stayed within there own family to keep the family bloodline “pure” so I don’t read it as zomg no wai siblings i read it as bwahaha take that you stuck up bitch!
Thanks, Fayora. I think you really “got it” as I intended when I wrote it. The plotlines have had (so far) much more to do with a certain form of justice than any crossing of lines. This comic (as you point out) is very much about the BWAHAHA factor.
While I won’t comment on the storyline, wether good or bad(Still leaning good) until it plays out, I am actually quite impressed with the number of responses Jaycee has posted to those who have shown him their support!
I applaud you sir! *claps* and I personally love the overal feel of the comic, the artwork especially.
I am a fan of ‘incest stories’ sick twisted little person that I am, and I have to say this ant it. More impotently I found the previous story line of the guy getting ‘raped’ by too ugly woman far more disturbing. Besides the whole premise of this comic is fairies manipulating your body one way or another, even going so far as to completely removing control, honestly those are far more morally black arias.
Incest really is not that big a deal, there has been stories about it since day dot, and it has been encouraged during less medically enlightened times. Honestly if you are morally squiked by the idea of ‘fantasy’ incest while being cool with the rest of the comic, ‘fantasy’ rape, enslavement, general loss of control and removal of the rites to you own person. Then you really mite want to ask yourself why?
Long story short, its fantasy; a morally questionable fantasy at every turn and one that plays with societies taboos quite nicely and comically.
41 thoughts on “#23: It’s All About Sharing, Right?”
Anonymous
Eww! I don’t like where this comic is going!
N.C. Weber
Dang, that is one cruel fairy. 😛
KV Vehemens
So I can see after sunset one very VERY frustrated Heather having to restart this process. I also can see nothing wrong with this.
tWiCHY
hehe either it’s time for sticky pants, or at sunset it’s gonna be fun, no clue which but either way it’s gonna be funny
Anonymouse
Mmmm as anonymous say I feel a drop in the quality of this comic too…
Jaycee
Yeah, I can see how this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea… I’m taking good note of it for the future. For the time being, unfortunately, that thread is going to run its course… That’s the drawback of having a buffer — when the story isn’t popular, there’s no changing it…
(Honestly, it never even crossed my mind as I was writing this that someone would read it as incest. The character really aren’t having any kind of direct sexual relationship, except that time Heather pulled Albert’s face into her boobs. But I guess it’s incest by virtue of their relationship, and the depiction of sexual interest by one of the parties… I dunno, it’s one of those weird fuzzy lines that are hard to draw in the sand…)
–Jaycee
Anonymous
I think it’s funny, and I liked it. I don’t see it as incest because there isn’t an interaction between both brothers, just some teasing.
Keep working Jaycee, show us what you had in mind. If the public didn’t like it, correct it in the next one, but give this his normal ending, don’t try to fix it to please some others. I think your work is great, and funny ^^
Jaycee
No worries, I couldn’t fix it even if I wanted to. The story is already written, drawn, colored, uploaded, scheduled, etc. I’ve got a 6-8 week buffer (I forget how much exactly, right now). I guess these are lessons learned for the future, that’s all. I’m not going to stay away from the topic just to please readers, but there are SO MANY topics to choose from, I don’t necessarily see that this one needs to be revisited any time soon.
Not for a few years, anyway. 😀
–Jaycee
Rick
Hi all,
I blasted thru the archives today. Not sure if I will be a long term reader but we will see how it goes. I would like to tip my hat to Jaycee. I think the art is very good and the story is really original. Don’t worry about the ‘incest’ – Jeeze… I think some people (who don’t have a creative bone in their body) just look for excuses to put down people who actually DO create something neat.
I’m not sure if the premise will stand up for long… (how many magical sexual practical jokes are there before they all start feeling the same?) But the story has held my interest so far and that is more than most web comics.
Anyway, good luck and I’ll watch with interest your work.
warm regards, Rick.
Jaycee
Hey, glad you’re enjoying the story so far. Like every fellow, I always like a good compliment — makes me feel all warm’n fuzzy on the inside. If I could express a preference, I’d ask that you keep the comments on the opinions or the work done here, and avoid suggesting that people who disagree with my narrative choices are “less creative” than others. I’m sure everyone is coming at this with the best of intentions.
With regards to the premises, I’m not SUPER worried about that. There are a LOT more sexual pranks in the works, and once we’ve run through the story thread about Heather and Albert, we’ll just move on to the next thing. (But really, I’m sure I’ve got at least a few dozen more strips out of Heather — she HAS to sleep with someone at SOME point, right? And no, it WON’T be her brother… 😉 )
–Jaycee
Keith
Purrrrrrfect! Not squicked at all…now if the dear princess will just refrain from changing pants all day. I see the opportunity for some paybacks.
Nemo
I love this comic, and I don’t read web comics. I think you should keep going, who cares if people don’t like where it’s headed. Its funny, I enjoy it, and I will be a long term reader I promise you that! As is my hubby 🙂
Jaycee
Y’know… While I *know* there’s a female audience out there that enjoys this webcomic, I’m still having difficulty wrapping my brains around that. Most of this (if not ALL of this) is adolescent (male) fantasy fulfillment. It’s pretty alien to me why women would enjoy watching/reading about another female (even if it’s a malicious one) be treated this way.
And again, don’t worry, I’ll keep this strip running as long as I have the funds to do it. I get GREAT enjoyment at seeing my dirty little fantasies turned into art by the very talented W. Wondollar, and I’m glad you’re all along for the ride. Well most of you, anyway. For the others, stick around, I’m sure I’ll get around to something that titillates you. 🙂
–Jaycee
Gallstone
… The only upside to all of this magical rigmarole is that it’s not set to run forever. Strike that, the big upside is that it won’t even keep running all that long.
I doubt any of the actors in this play of confusion have learned anything from their experiences.
Rick
You might want to invest $60 or so and buy the set of XXXenophile comics by Phil Foglio (of Girl Genius fame). XXXenophile is a set of sexy comics that has a huge female readership. They are also very well drawn and fun.
I’m not sure why they have resonated so well with women, where as others sexy comics have fallen flat with that market. I do know that my wife loves them (she actually introduced me to them). Perhaps one reason is that at least half the time, it is the sexy lady who is the one initiating things?
Anyway, thanks again and keep up the good work.
Warm regards, Rick.
Jaycee
I’m familiar with XXXenophile and Foglio’s work. I read several of them years ago, when they first came out (on paper, no less!). His stuff is definitely way more hardcore than what I’m willing to get into, but I know I loved it at the time.
iberios
for me its funny as hell and titilating, but not enough!!! i want more and i want it to go alot further. i feel that you, jaycee, listen to the negative people way more intently than the positive comments and i hope thats not true. its commonplace to complain, rather than compliment.
i always comment about the taboos being broken on this strip, they should, its animated fun one cant get anywhere else.
for the folks that dont care for it, i dont know why they comment at all…please dont go all pg-13 and p.c. soft and cuddly, cowardly on us. thats what everyone else does. i dont read webcomics…only yours, and i wanna keep reading, so keep up with the good stuff and dont cocktease us!!! 😀
Elfguy
Hey, Faeries are NATURE spirits…having sex with your siblings is natural for most animal species…only Humans, who are smart enough to KNOW about the dangers of inbreeding, even bother to keep track of who’s related to who…
Bratty Roger
Exacticly! 😉 😛
Nynaeve
I really think the faerie is a cute one. Would you mind if, as an artist myself, I took a crack at drawin’ her?
Jaycee
I don’t mind at all. In fact, I encourage you to do so, and to submit the drawing as part of the contest we’re having in January! More entries means more fun for everyone!
Derp
Don’t sweat it Jaycee. Not everyone is going to like every strip. I’m a huge fan in general, keep up the good work.
Anonymous
I’m not reading it as incest at all so much as “extremely age-inappropriate.”
Jakob
I’m actually surprised the Faerie gave the spell a time limit. That seems suspiciously merciful.
Btw, will any of the future arcs deal with girl on girl? And will one have black woman? Just asking.
Keep up the good work Jayece.
Darkside007
Jaycee, I don’t get the women who like this stuff either. I’m just glad they exist. xD
Jaycee
Amen to that!
(Aaah! Brooke! Didn’t know you were there! So sorry!!! Aw hell…)
Elfguy
Well Jakob, she didn’t say WHAT would happen when the spell wore off, did she?
Was she talking ONLY about the Bodyswitcher spell, meaning when it wears off, the original spells are still in effect? Probably.
Jakob
Good point!
Or maybe she’ll get another curse.
Pashakitty
Some women, (like me) are extremely open minded. Not to mention bisexual, so yes, as you put it your silly adolescent fantasies make us laugh. For a guy who likes to push boundaries I can’t understand why the thought of some women liking guy humor bends your brain so much.
I do like your comic, though I am far more concerned about the age appropriateness of this current arc than I am about the issue with Albert’s apparent incestuous thoughts about his sister. For all we know he might be the older of the two and just have some “growth” issues so for the most part I just let it pass and laugh my but off at the antics.
And from having grown up with an older male sibling, (we were only one year apart) I do know that when “THAT” age hits it really doesn’t matter to most boys if you are related or not they will try to peek, eavesdrop, or spy simply because you are a girl and that’s the closest they might get to experimenting till they actually manage to get lucky with someone.
My brother used to try to spy on me when I took a shower when we were younger till he actually managed to get his first girlfriend. Thankfully she was more than willing to show him what he wanted to see so he stopped spying on me.
Jaycee
Interesting insight. I wouldn’t really label this webcomic or myself as “boundary-pushing,” though, however flattering the thought may be. I guess at a deeper level, I always have trouble with the mindless, ruthless objectification of a female character, however arousing my body may find it. But no worries, when it comes to writing this strip, it’s not my mind (or ethics) that take over. Obviously.
At any rate, glad y’all enjoy it. Or not y’all, but most-o-y’all. Chicks included. 🙂
–Jaycee
SnowyMagnolia
As a woman and a new reader, I’m certainly enjoying! I’m ignoring the quasi-incest angle and just getting a kick out of the princess getting her come-uppance at the Faerie’s hands. That there’s a prurient angle just adds to the amusement. Thanks, Jaycee!
Shark
Only she (now he) gets the orgasms?
While unexpected orgasms sounds like a dream come tue, I shudder at the “mess” to cum.
See that, a play on words. I know I know, I’m too clever for my own good.
Jaycee
Ow. Yer killin’ me, mon. Killin’ me.
–Jaycee
Pashakitty
Personally I don’t see anything that you have shown in your strips as the mindless, ruthless objectification of a female character. The women portrayed herein so far as I can tell tend to deserve what they get, yes, even the twins in the other arc. They were rude, prudish, and bossy. And they still came out of it ahead in the looks department. Oh, I also wanted to mention that I absolutely love the magic mirror! I hope that we see more magic items with an attitude as time goes by. I love your comic, and I’m obviously not the only woman who does. Just keep up the great work. 😀
Fayora
As a female I have to say I absolutely love this web comic i happened to randomly stumble upon it one day and check up on it every week. Its awesome and oddly arousing not really sure why. I don’t think this touched on a disturbing line at all considering Alot of historic “royalty” stayed within there own family to keep the family bloodline “pure” so I don’t read it as zomg no wai siblings i read it as bwahaha take that you stuck up bitch!
Jaycee
Thanks, Fayora. I think you really “got it” as I intended when I wrote it. The plotlines have had (so far) much more to do with a certain form of justice than any crossing of lines. This comic (as you point out) is very much about the BWAHAHA factor.
Drakon7
While I won’t comment on the storyline, wether good or bad(Still leaning good) until it plays out, I am actually quite impressed with the number of responses Jaycee has posted to those who have shown him their support!
I applaud you sir! *claps* and I personally love the overal feel of the comic, the artwork especially.
Elfguy
Hey, “Dueling Curses” could make for some very…strange situations if, for example, the pervert wizard and the king and queen got into the act…
chad
i quite like the storyline and i cant wait for more BE
kitenkaiba
I am a fan of ‘incest stories’ sick twisted little person that I am, and I have to say this ant it. More impotently I found the previous story line of the guy getting ‘raped’ by too ugly woman far more disturbing. Besides the whole premise of this comic is fairies manipulating your body one way or another, even going so far as to completely removing control, honestly those are far more morally black arias.
Incest really is not that big a deal, there has been stories about it since day dot, and it has been encouraged during less medically enlightened times. Honestly if you are morally squiked by the idea of ‘fantasy’ incest while being cool with the rest of the comic, ‘fantasy’ rape, enslavement, general loss of control and removal of the rites to you own person. Then you really mite want to ask yourself why?
Long story short, its fantasy; a morally questionable fantasy at every turn and one that plays with societies taboos quite nicely and comically.
kitenkaiba
It was left a little unclear but I do love this comic heh ^-^;