August 16th, 2024 (Mini) Question Timestamps: ------------------------------------------ 0:10 - Blaze and Silver are supposed to be close, but we mostly see them interact during crises. Can you give us some insight into what their interactions are like when they just have an opportunity to hang out? 1:27 - In the writer's room for the comics, are there any disagreements on how an arc should go? For example, deciding which characters should be a part of it. 3:04 - Can you recommend a resource for comic writing that deals more with technical details like layout and style of the text? That is to say, is there a style guide or something that is helpful for learning about this industry? 7:59 - Recently, Amy has had her tarot cards added to her moveset. What sorts of powers would you add to modern characters or classic characters who need to be reintroduced to make them more unique/different? 9:57 - Sonic comics have tried to add non-Eggman villains many times over the years (Naugus, the Iron Queen, Finitevus, Dr. Zachary, the Drakon Empire), and the games have made a few attempts as well (Lyric, Zavok, Eggman Nega kind of). What are some of the challenges in getting another villain to really stick around in the franchise? 14:11 - If IDW were to say that it wanted to pick up an IP upon which to base a new comic series and gave you the power to decide which IP that would be, what would you choose? 16:21 - If you had to bring one character each from Pre-SGW Archie, Post-SGW Archie, Fleetway, and IDW to appear in the games, who would you choose? 18:10 - What was the silliest thing (that you're able to talk about) that you ever wanted to add to a story but that was not allowed? We do mean silly here. Like Captain N or Mean Bean Machine levels of silly. 20:12 - If Mega Man had continued, would you have preferred to eventually have the classic series comic end and go to X or would you have wanted to have Mega Man and Mega Man X run at the same time. 21:51 - You have to make a sequel to Sonic R and you can't say no. What's the story, who are the racers, and what's the platform? ------------------------------------------ 29:01 - Ry’s phrase of the day is…
I got questions for Bumblekast: What about Mephiles? Would he make an exception to being another Sonic villain outside of Eggman that could stick around he were given a second chance?
@@SethLyons-wc3wd Ian gave some of his thoughts on a possible Mephiles return during the November 27th, 2023 livestream (at 1:21:41) if you're interested.
@@J.R.Unbound Found it. Interesting.... I made a pitch with Mephiles in my story having similar premise and power. Though, if I were to show it, it would make things interesting. But no one at Sonic Team takes fan stories, so.. oh well. Thanks.
You recently answered a question where I mentioned that I played in a softball league with my coworkers. We actually won the championship, but I firmly believe this is because my coworker brought her cat to the games we won (which were the only games we won). Sports are mysterious like that. Anyway, how would Honey, Blaze, and Big do as mascots of an intramural softball team? Thanks!
I tend to have weird, convoluted dreams, and last night there was a brief scene of Sonia and the Babylon Rogues sticking their heads out of train windows before pulling a heist. This is weird because I barely know anything about these characters but let’s throw the Underground fans a bone: How would this quartet do if the tried to steal the jewelry from the Mirage Express? Thanks!
Tails doll is slowly starting to return to Sonic games and media, it makes me extremely happy because it's a character that I really like (no, we won't talk about this creepypasta which makes no sense). Also, yesterday's episode of Tailstube was good, it's nice to see the duo Tails and Amy again who we hadn't seen for a while
I love Sonic and Eggman’s dynamic and it reminds me so much of Batman/Joker’s chemistry. Like you guys said, depending on the title, eggman could be lovable and goofy or deadly sinister where he defeats and captures Sonic just to torture him. They have an interesting dynamic where they loathe each other but also respect one another and to create another act following their interactions is most definitely challenging.
9:57 Wait, I thought Shadow 05 was upped in rating because the alien blood being pinkish red and shooting soldiers was too much. They didn't want to lose out on sales by being forced into the T rating, so they went the route of E10+ and changed the color to green.
I like to think Blaze and Silver like to look and try things of Sonic's world and tell each other about how their respectice worlds (Sol Dimension and the Future World) are different
I literally only know the starfox characters from smash i never played the games but i love them still Ian writing for them would be like james gunn going from marvel to dc and id love to see it
Hello guys! Sega has stated that only male hedgehogs can turn super. However, Knuckles, Mighty, Ray, and even Eggman (in a takeover) had super forms. Plus Blaze has her Burning form which is basically a Super Form in the Sol dimension. What’s your take on the ability to go super? Do you think it should be limited to only male hedgehogs? Thanks! ❤
If Sonic R 2 happens I want TD (Possibly Scrapnik?), Surge, Kit, New Dimond Cutters, Mecha Sonic (Scrapnik), Fang, Bean, Bark, Mighty, Ray, Trip, Rough, Tumble, and Jewel. Keep it polygons just with the modern proportion.
Bark's power are like Knuckles works in term of fighting but with grapple moves like in Wario World? Regarding snake characters, as long it doesn't look like Lyric, fine by me. The Barruca's family from the Shokagukan's manga could be a good reference.
Funny enough, if you wanted another villain to stick around while also bringing in someone from Pre-SGW, why not Mammoth Mogul? He's more or less immortal, so he can't be killed off easily, as well as a sorceror, so there's a magic contrast to Eggman's science. Also since you had so many ideas for Archie Mega Man, what are the chances we'll get a Lost Mega Man Tales alongside Lost Hedgehog Tales?
@StellaFangX Exactly! Not to mention, his backstory and Pre-SGW involve the Chaos Emeralds coming from outer space! He could've been involved with the Ancients in some form. As for his immortality? Either: 1. He made an artificial chaos emerald like Tails would do later in SA2. 2. More of a joke answer. Mogul actually has an eighth Emerald, hence why Fang couldn't find it.
August 16th, 2024 (Mini) Question Timestamps:
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0:10 - Blaze and Silver are supposed to be close, but we mostly see them interact during crises. Can you give us some insight into what their interactions are like when they just have an opportunity to hang out?
1:27 - In the writer's room for the comics, are there any disagreements on how an arc should go? For example, deciding which characters should be a part of it.
3:04 - Can you recommend a resource for comic writing that deals more with technical details like layout and style of the text? That is to say, is there a style guide or something that is helpful for learning about this industry?
7:59 - Recently, Amy has had her tarot cards added to her moveset. What sorts of powers would you add to modern characters or classic characters who need to be reintroduced to make them more unique/different?
9:57 - Sonic comics have tried to add non-Eggman villains many times over the years (Naugus, the Iron Queen, Finitevus, Dr. Zachary, the Drakon Empire), and the games have made a few attempts as well (Lyric, Zavok, Eggman Nega kind of). What are some of the challenges in getting another villain to really stick around in the franchise?
14:11 - If IDW were to say that it wanted to pick up an IP upon which to base a new comic series and gave you the power to decide which IP that would be, what would you choose?
16:21 - If you had to bring one character each from Pre-SGW Archie, Post-SGW Archie, Fleetway, and IDW to appear in the games, who would you choose?
18:10 - What was the silliest thing (that you're able to talk about) that you ever wanted to add to a story but that was not allowed? We do mean silly here. Like Captain N or Mean Bean Machine levels of silly.
20:12 - If Mega Man had continued, would you have preferred to eventually have the classic series comic end and go to X or would you have wanted to have Mega Man and Mega Man X run at the same time.
21:51 - You have to make a sequel to Sonic R and you can't say no. What's the story, who are the racers, and what's the platform?
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29:01 - Ry’s phrase of the day is…
I got questions for Bumblekast: What about Mephiles? Would he make an exception to being another Sonic villain outside of Eggman that could stick around he were given a second chance?
@@SethLyons-wc3wd Ian gave some of his thoughts on a possible Mephiles return during the November 27th, 2023 livestream (at 1:21:41) if you're interested.
@@J.R.Unbound Found it. Interesting.... I made a pitch with Mephiles in my story having similar premise and power. Though, if I were to show it, it would make things interesting. But no one at Sonic Team takes fan stories, so.. oh well. Thanks.
Apologies, but do you happen to know around when Harold the Black Arms baby was first mentioned on the show?
@@allisonstarr6074 That would be on the August 9th, 2023 episode (at 53:28)
I love how on the thumbnail, it looks like Ian has the body of the egg robo, ready to bust a cap in everyone. lol
I like how the editors were worried about innuendos but Ian still managed to sneak Eggman saying PINGAS into the comic.
You recently answered a question where I mentioned that I played in a softball league with my coworkers. We actually won the championship, but I firmly believe this is because my coworker brought her cat to the games we won (which were the only games we won). Sports are mysterious like that. Anyway, how would Honey, Blaze, and Big do as mascots of an intramural softball team? Thanks!
I tend to have weird, convoluted dreams, and last night there was a brief scene of Sonia and the Babylon Rogues sticking their heads out of train windows before pulling a heist. This is weird because I barely know anything about these characters but let’s throw the Underground fans a bone: How would this quartet do if the tried to steal the jewelry from the Mirage Express? Thanks!
Boy Ian really hit us with the 2010 Sonic discourse with the "why does sonic need a car" comment at the end there :p
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I will literally cry if Ian gets his theoretical Sonic R 2, the whole concept just sounds so fucking cool, dude!!!
17:10 Preach it, my dudes! I think Rotor needs more love too!
I think every sonic fan has what would be a perfect racing game to them in their head
For the dream of Sonic R 12 being a reality, we ride on the Algorithm Quest!
Tails doll is slowly starting to return to Sonic games and media, it makes me extremely happy because it's a character that I really like (no, we won't talk about this creepypasta which makes no sense).
Also, yesterday's episode of Tailstube was good, it's nice to see the duo Tails and Amy again who we hadn't seen for a while
While Team Sonic Racing did tease us with the Sonic R “R”, it prominently showed a car to show it wasn’t actually a sequel.
The R stands for “Ruiner of Dreams.” Bring back the original racing game! 😆
I would believe that silver and blaze can visit a museum to study the history and art of Sonic’s world. Also try some amazing dishes.
On foot racing with basically every character in the franchise?
That's just Sonic Forces Speed Battle!
Mostly really good set of questions today
I love Sonic and Eggman’s dynamic and it reminds me so much of Batman/Joker’s chemistry. Like you guys said, depending on the title, eggman could be lovable and goofy or deadly sinister where he defeats and captures Sonic just to torture him. They have an interesting dynamic where they loathe each other but also respect one another and to create another act following their interactions is most definitely challenging.
@J.R.Unbound it won’t let me reply to your comment but thank you!
*ahem* EVERYBODY, Now Everybody…
9:57 Wait, I thought Shadow 05 was upped in rating because the alien blood being pinkish red and shooting soldiers was too much. They didn't want to lose out on sales by being forced into the T rating, so they went the route of E10+ and changed the color to green.
I like to think Blaze and Silver like to look and try things of Sonic's world and tell each other about how their respectice worlds (Sol Dimension and the Future World) are different
I literally only know the starfox characters from smash i never played the games but i love them still
Ian writing for them would be like james gunn going from marvel to dc and id love to see it
Hello guys! Sega has stated that only male hedgehogs can turn super. However, Knuckles, Mighty, Ray, and even Eggman (in a takeover) had super forms. Plus Blaze has her Burning form which is basically a Super Form in the Sol dimension.
What’s your take on the ability to go super? Do you think it should be limited to only male hedgehogs? Thanks! ❤
I like how it looks like Ian is flying around dressed like an Eggrobo in the thumbnail. ;p
I mean we are getting Sonic Rumble with all of the cast and more so that could replace those foot races of Sonic R🤔
If Sonic R 2 happens I want TD (Possibly Scrapnik?), Surge, Kit, New Dimond Cutters, Mecha Sonic (Scrapnik), Fang, Bean, Bark, Mighty, Ray, Trip, Rough, Tumble, and Jewel. Keep it polygons just with the modern proportion.
Eggman hate or love dubstep?
Bark should have ice powers also we dont have snake character like lyric
Bark's power are like Knuckles works in term of fighting but with grapple moves like in Wario World?
Regarding snake characters, as long it doesn't look like Lyric, fine by me.
The Barruca's family from the Shokagukan's manga could be a good reference.
Funny enough, if you wanted another villain to stick around while also bringing in someone from Pre-SGW, why not Mammoth Mogul? He's more or less immortal, so he can't be killed off easily, as well as a sorceror, so there's a magic contrast to Eggman's science.
Also since you had so many ideas for Archie Mega Man, what are the chances we'll get a Lost Mega Man Tales alongside Lost Hedgehog Tales?
This means that Mogul uses an army of summoned spirits or magical golems like in Secret Rings or Black Knight.
@StellaFangX
Exactly! Not to mention, his backstory and Pre-SGW involve the Chaos Emeralds coming from outer space! He could've been involved with the Ancients in some form. As for his immortality? Either:
1. He made an artificial chaos emerald like Tails would do later in SA2.
2. More of a joke answer. Mogul actually has an eighth Emerald, hence why Fang couldn't find it.
If you adapted Paw Patrol into a comic book for IDW will it introduce cybernetic characters? And also it's my birthday today.
Happy birthday!