Recently, I've been thinking about webcomics and RPGs. There are hundreds of webcomics out there with amazing art. There are dozens of 3pp RPG publishers with tight budgets who can't afford to commission as much art as they would like.
I wonder if the two can't help each other.
A 3pp could look through a webcomic's archive, for instance, and find an image or two that might fit their book. Most webcomics these days are done digitally, which means pulling the image off the page for inclusion in an RPG layout shouldn't be too difficult. Terms would be negotiated.
It is a win-win situation. 3pp can afford more art for their books because of the cheaper prices. Artists would get a little extra income from art they are more or less just sitting on.
I know the archives from my own webcomic, Mysteries of the Arcana, would be available. I'm sure other webcomickers would be interested as well. I'd be happy to help people make contact if needed. I'm fortunate enough to know quite a few semi-pro webcomickers in the community.
Uh, yeah. Sounds pretty good as long as the terms are fair. If you know any webcomics that explore the sword and sandal genre, give me a pm. As long as the web-comic artists are keen on the idea, too.
Uh, yeah. Sounds pretty good as long as the terms are fair. If you know any webcomics that explore the sword and sandal genre, give me a pm. As long as the web-comic artists are keen on the idea, too.
Italian fantasy films from the 50s? That's pretty specific. :)
Yeah, it is. Since my campaign is in that genre. ;)
I'll look around, see who in the community is doing Greek and Roman fantasy comics or maybe mythology inspired stuff and get back to you.
We've approached people (and paid them) for art they have already done in the past. It's a great way for someone to turn a piece they did for fun into some extra money :-)