3567 – Charity at the Inn
Lo…. and also…. behold. A new YAFGC strip.
I see from the comments that I have been missed. And I have also missed all of you. I can offer an explanation if it matters.
I find that as I get older, ADD makes me more anxious about things in general. I let things slide a time or two and suddenly it’s a year later. My kids are growing up. My oldest has been accepted into university and is learning to drive! I have and still love YAFGC dearly.
I currently have been ‘between contracts’, the industry seems to have dried up spectacularly, at least at all the places I’ve tried to find employment, and I’ve been working at a university bookstore as a cashier these past months. I got involved on the side with a group of people who are trying to publish a Superhero RPG and are commissioning me to do their illustrations for them. So I’ve been playing around with new styles and types of art. Many times I’ve pulled out the ole’ YAFGC panels and looked at them and a sort of panic consumed me and I quickly put it aside again… Oh, I’ve drawn the characters in my sketchbook and added to my chronicled history of the world… but to engage the characters and actually continue the story filled me with fear for some reason.
But I powered through and forced myself to finish the next strip. And then the next one. And soon I felt the flow and the characters called out to me again and I embraced them. Albeit new ones for the moment, Katherine-Louise and her mother Philippa. Glon hasn’t spoken to me in a while (I think he’s pissed at me) nor Bob or Gren or Chimera… but I’m reaching out to them. And now, to you.
I’m here. I’m still here. And I have at least 4 more strips to continue the story that I’ll try to publish. Problem is the site is decaying and it doesn’t do all the cool things it used to. I need to find some time to chat with Dreamhost and get all my codes in again. If I had LOTS of time, I’d love to download a new WordPress template and rebuild YAFGC – sorry Our World- from the ground up. But that’s daunting. And right now I’ve only got the courage to draw out this story.
I’m sorry I left and abandoned you all like that. I can’t say it won’t happen again. But I’m drawing again. I really enjoyed drawing these last few strips. And I still have lots of plans for these characters and this world.
I hope there’s still a few of you out there.
-Rich “Beholder King” Morris
—–EDIT———————-
Sorry I didn’t update again today, I haven’t disappeared again, I’ve actually got a bunch, but the timer/uploader thing isn’t working on WordPress currently, so I can’t set them with a delay. Gotta up them in realtime. Will do that real soon.
-R
Hey there "Beholder King", I have rarely commented to sites which require you to enter personal info,…. you know, *Name and *email,… but I have been around with you for a very long time. Never have I removed your site from my weekly hotlinks and always look hoping for more.
I am certain I speak for many, We all love the world and the characters you have created. We love you, anonymous generous contributor who sacrifices part of yourself and time to bring each of us a little joy. (Maybe more than a little sometimes)
Anyone who has lived life understands everything you say, and there is no need for any apology. We understand and we only hope that you are able to stay happy, healthy, and involved with your family and friends. Work will come, money will come, and the memories and experiences that make it all worth the sacrifices pulls us all through.
We will wait patiently for when you find the time and understand that one day, the story will end. We will all shed a tear, a drink, and laughs when that day comes. Until that time comes to pass, hold your head up high and confidently proceed forth because we Love you and YAFGC!
Wow. Thank you. I love you too!
That's life and just the way it goes. I'm certainly not going anywhere.
HE LIVES!!!
And yeah, entertainment industry is collapsing out here too. All three of the short film companies have gone under and the Fischgaard is suspended indefinitely.
Glad to see you back!
Welcome back!
Welcome back.
Been patiently checking in and hoping your life gets better.
I'm just glad you're okay man! (And positively giddy that there's new updates!)
If there's anything life has taught me, it's patience (my wife would say hard-headedness), so I won't be going anywhere. You've be decided to share all these wonderful stories with us, and for that I will be always grateful, but as always you and your life take priority.
Cheers!
checking this page daily for updates is part of my morning routine, and I'm always pleased to see more content no matter how long it takes. take care <3
YAAAAAAAY! You're BACK!! And you're okay!!! And new comics too! Woo!!!
Welcome back. Good luck to your oldest with university & driving. Sorry to hear about the anxiety, but understand how it can make the mental wheels spin as time flies by, it’s good to know nothing worse has been happening.
Good to have you back. ^_^
Rarely a day went by that I didn't check on this site to see if there was a new comic. I also know how insistently Life can get in the way of projects and endeavors.
Welcome back.
Hallelujah. Our persistence and faith has paid off.
Good to have you, and YAFGC, back!
Good to see you back again! Take all the time you need, we're here for you!
Good to see you. I've been checking as part of a daily routine and am glad it paid off. Welcome back and good luck!
Life happens. I think we all understand that. Just glad you're back.
I'm lurking somewhat. The anxiety bit is familiar.
Is there something that you could a hand with? Not promising anything, but I might be able to assist.
Dude, so happy to see you continue your work here! Yeah life has it's ways of getting in the way of things. I think we all understand. I am eager to continue reading your stories!
Thanks for the heads up, and thanks for the strip! 🙂
Life being life, we totally get side projects dropping out of focus. And the dread to return to them when you feel they deserve to be done "right" and "properly pick up where they got left".
All I can say is that I'll be there, and that your work brightens my day. Don't worry about experimenting or starting new things or messing up continuity and such. Thanks again. 🙂
Well, glad to see you active again.
(Also if WordPress is having issue, maybe you can try…tumblr or webtoons or comic hosting site).
Glad you're back and more or less doing all right! Just adding to the chorus of we're right here and happy to see you (and updates as they appear). Sending good vibes your way!
WB
Guess it's time to re-read this again.
I have been faithfully checking every day for an update and today was the day! I love this strip. The art, the story lines, and the characters. I understand how life can sometimes take front and center. Congratulations on your oldest going to university!
You're still playing Advanced Dungeons & Dragons? 🙂
Matter o' fact…. yes. I do. I'm currently running two 2e Al Qadim campaigns (Arabian Nights setting) and a 2e Forgotten Realms campaign.
YAAAAYY!!! So glad to see you out here again! Massive hugs! Yeah, the ADD can be a real stone cold *itch. Especially when it decides to make the things you used to love into anxiety factories. I am SO glad that you have fought past that block! And I'm sure Glon will get over it and come back, too. Many hugs!
Good to hear from you after a long time Rich
Sorry entered in wrong place
No worries! 😉
Hi Rich, good to read you!
" IT'S ALIVE !!!!"
Wait…
That's an Inn!? :/
It is little, I agree.
The building depicted is her house.
The Inn is just… off-panel. Or something.
Or maybe it's bigger on the innside.
t!
Glad to see you back. 😀
Thank you for the warm reception, everyone! I don't know why I fear updating after leaving it, you're always so sweet and wonderful.
And don't you forget it!
Really, print out a batch of these to help with those Oxytocin hits.
Lovely to see you and the strip back! Sorry it took me a couple weeks to catch on. Life is complicated for lots of us right now. Thank you for giving me something entirely unrelated to real life to look forward to again. 😀
Thanks for the Comic. Great that you are okay!
Yay! New strips! Glad to see you're back. By the way, you seem to have de-aged the strip numbers by 1000 as it's gone from 3566 to 2567! 😉
D'OH! Good catch, thank you! Fixed.
Something went wrong with the fix? Page showed up without the comic on it.
Welcome back!
You don't need to apologize, but the explanation is appreciated.
I am glad you are back. I was worried about you. Believe me, as one parent to another, RL always must come first. Comics can wait, kids can't.
Glad ye live. I'm unfortunately quite familiar with all the forms of struggle listed. I wish I could offer more than sympathy.
New YAFGC! New YAFGC!
Long live Rick!
Who's Rick?
HAH!
Nice.
I have the same reaction when people address me as T!
t!
T! sounds…. shoutier.
So happy…Been around since …maybe 2007, maybe sooner, remember Glon just entering the Black Mountains for the first time. So happy to get yet another glimse at the wonder the YAFGC had become.
So good to have you back!
Yes, we are still here, chomping at the bit for every bit you post.
Well, you didn't pass only for a week and missed the big things.
Glad to see (and personally more gladly if you can say more about that rpg to see. I am a rolero for many years and i want to continue)
Rich, no need to apologize, and no need to worry. Taking care of yourself and your family comes first. Wishing you all the best. Thank you for all that you’ve done for us, and for being such a wonderful person.
I'll join the 'Welcome back'-chorus, somewhat belatedly. YAFGC has been in a 'Presently inactive – check weekly'-folder, and apparently I narrowly missed the post last friday. And as many have already said: No need to apologize – health, family and making ends meet obviously must come before providing us with free entertainment.