RPG TIME, a community coloring project

[ponx]

Hi guys, I suppose a lot of people here are aware that recently AP forum has collectively sent an Omake idea for OP log (thx again guys); and Oda has taken notice of it and actually made an omake based on the idea called RPG TIME.

Now, I feel that this is somewhat a great achievement for us as a fanbase (not many fanbase out there can say that they've had their ideas heard and made into reality by the author). Some of our members have scanlated the omake, and I really feel that its a waste not to do something about it (the Omake, I mean).

So with that in mind. I wanted to take the scanlated omake further and create a colored version of it, and since the omake is a collective effort; its fitting that the colored version is also a collective effort of AP members. And here's how it works:

1. This is the scanlated version (credits to CCC & Dreamer), which we can use for our RAW

2. We can each pick 1 panel we'd like to color and then submit it here. (of course if u want to, u can submit more than 1 panel)

3. I'll keep track of the panel submissions so we'll know which panels been done and u can then decide whether to do a different version or just do a different panel.

4.UPDATE: The goal of this project is to send the final work back to Oda. Just to let him know how we felt about our ideas being accepted. And who knows, make it to Ussopp's Pirate Gallery

5. UPDATE: In the case that different people are doing the same panel, we'll have a vote to determine which of them gets placed in the Omake. This doesn't mean that the loser will be left out. I WILL STILL PRINT OUT ALL SUBMISSIONS. It's just that the ones with less vote is going to be printed on a different page, but it's still going to be sent to Oda.

6. UPDATE: Seeing that we've gotten all the panels colored, I've set up a date when to stop accepting submissions n print the project : March 21. So if any of u r interested in joining us, we're still accepting submissions.

7. **UPDATE:**Well, we've finally completed the omake. And this is the full compilation of everyone's work.
Page 1

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Page 2

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Page 3

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I'm not really sure whether to keep this checklist, so I'll just let it stay here for a while


And here are the individual panels:

! - p.1.1 = ponx
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• p.1.2 = RenegadeSoul

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• p.2.1 = RenegadeSoul

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• p.2.2 = Silver R.Bolt

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• p.2.3 = inori

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• p.2.4 = Book Shonen

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• p.3.1 = Rody Naruto

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• p.3.2 = Rody Naruto

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• p 3.3 = warp predator

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• p.3.4 = Tare_chan

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• p.3.5 = Gold

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And CCC has written the letter we're going to send to Oda:
_> Oda-sensei,

Thank you from the bottom of hearts for using our international fan brigade's (we are a site called "Arlong Park") idea for the omake manga, "RPG Time." Words alone wouldn't be enough to express our thanks, so we would like to present you with this gift. I translated RPG Time into English, and then our nakama added color to all the panels. Each scene was colored by a different person.
Participants included individuals from Indonesia, the Phillipines, Sweden, Switzerland, Colombia, Russia, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Canada, and America. We understand if you don't run this in Usopp's Gallery, but really we just want you to see it.
Please continue to treat us favorably!

-Hisabisa Taro

Pennames of the participants:
-ponx
-ukimix
-Warp Predator
-Silver R. Bolt
-Rody Naruto
-inori
-Tare_chan
-Gold
-Renegadesoul
-Book Shonen Well. I guess that's about it, it's been fun, great, awesome, tiring, amazing, etc etc etc. But we made it. RPG Time is colored, and sent to Eiichiro Oda. Thanks again for everyone's support, couldn't have done it without u guys._

[Ukimix]

Wow, nice project!!! Of course, a colored version of the RPG time would be ….SSSSUUUUUPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEERRRRRRR!!! I hope people involve in the project.

[Warp Predator]

Sounds like fun. I would like to color p 3.3 if possible. Is there any deadline?

[ponx]

@Warp:

Sounds like fun. I would like to color p 3.3 if possible. Is there any deadline?

Nope. I don't plan on having any deadline atm.

But if u feel that having a certain deadline might encourage people not to procrastinate, just let me know.

And really looking forward seeing ur work, I myself haven't decided which panel to color

[Foxy The Silver Fox]

I'll give this a try, I haven't colored in a while, but this look fun and not too complicated.

[Warp Predator]

@ponx:

Nope. I don't plan on having any deadline atm.

But if u feel that having a certain deadline might encourage people not to procrastinate, just let me know.

And really looking forward seeing ur work, I myself haven't decided which panel to color

Maybe some distand not very strict deadline would be nice. Just to have a sense of an ongoing project. Two three weeks?
It's your choice tho.

[ponx]

@Warp:

Maybe some distand not very strict deadline would be nice. Just to have a sense of an ongoing project. Two three weeks?
It's your choice tho.

Seems good enough. 3 weeks should be a sufficient enough amount of time. Say… February 10?

[Warp Predator]

Ok, Three weeks it is. Frankly I though people would be more interested. Maybe I'll do more than one… Half of work is done anyway..

[inori]

Oh.. so much fun..

Let me join, I'll take p.2.3

[ponx]

@inori:

Oh.. so much fun..

Let me join, I'll take p.2.3

Welcome aboard then, p.2.3 is the most interesting (and prolly hardest) panel to color besides p.1.2; so I'm looking forward to people who r willing to take the task . Just post ur colored panel in this thread when ur done

[inori]

@ponx:

Welcome aboard then, p.2.3 is the most interesting (and prolly hardest) panel to color besides p.1.2; so I'm looking forward to people who r willing to take the task . Just post ur colored panel in this thread when ur done

Oh… I see...
I wish I won't messed up

Well, actualy Tare-chan ask me to draw chibi Robin in RPG Time, so I think it'll be easy if I color all of them first then draw the chibi

[Warp Predator]

Ok, I finished. There are some..issues, but this is pretty much it.

[Ukimix]

@Warp:

Ok, I finished. There are some..issues, but this is pretty much it.

http://s1.ipicture.ru/uploads/20130203/fF1TFzXS.jpg

Really nice job!!!! I like it. Very well done with the zoom effect: clear in the front and not so much in the background.

[inori]

@Warp:

Ok, I finished. There are some..issues, but this is pretty much it.

Good Job there

Better finish mine soon

[inori]

I'm Done. Page 2.3

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The picture size is too big, so if it wasn't working, you may open it here…

[url]http://sta.sh/02e9xbm0x3x7[/url]

[Ukimix]

Wow, pretty nice work, inori. I will repost your colour works in the thread that tells the story of how we got the omake. Your great work deserves to be part of the story

[inori]

AAawwww…. Thank you so much Uki~ /hug

[Ukimix]

@inori:

AAawwww…. Thank you so much Uki~ /hug

Done guys. You are here and here in the first post.

[ponx]

Oh crap. since that fiasco with the forum's address I've neglected the thread. Very sorry guys, and thanx a bunch for ur effort, I'll update my checklist n start taking care of this thread again. Anyway, anyone got any ideas on how to increase the participants. I'm sure the work u guys put here will help to inspire others to work on other panels too, they just need to know about this thread

[Warp Predator]

@inori:

! http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/046/1/9/p_2_by_inorita-d5v2w7d.jpg

Wow. That's amazing. I really love your lightning effects. Looks a lot like official colorspread.

[ponx]

Yeah. It's really nicely done. Shows that you put a lot of effort in that.

@Warp Predator: Is it me or did Zoro has a grayish hair in ur pic?

Anyway, I might not be good in coloring, but I do have some other stuff I can do . I've put up a banner promoting the thread, hope it'll draw more attention this way, if any of u wants to use it as well, be my guest

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Here's the link: http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu278/ponx730/AP%20Forums/Signature/RPGTimeColorproject_zps4497a916.gif

And I really hope it can help spread our little project

[Warp Predator]

@ponx:

@Warp Predator: Is it me or did Zoro has a grayish hair in ur pic?

I believe he is quite shocked by plot developments:ninja:

Anyway cool banner. Should do the trick nicely.

[ponx]

@Warp:

I believe he is quite shocked by plot developments:ninja:

Anyway cool banner. Should do the trick nicely.

Yeah, plot developments can do that to people

Anyway, seeing that I've made the banner, might as well contribute a little more.

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Although I guess I should look into Dragon Quest type title and try to incorporate it. O well, that'll be v.2 I guess

[trappedolphin]

This is so cool!

[Ukimix]

@ponx:

Yeah. It's really nicely done. Shows that you put a lot of effort in that.

@Warp Predator: Is it me or did Zoro has a grayish hair in ur pic?

Anyway, I might not be good in coloring, but I do have some other stuff I can do . I've put up a banner promoting the thread, hope it'll draw more attention this way, if any of u wants to use it as well, be my guest

! [http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu278/ponx730/AP Forums/Signature/RPGTimeColorproject_zps4497a916.gif](http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu278/ponx730/AP Forums/Signature/RPGTimeColorproject_zps4497a916.gif)
Here's the link: [http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu278/ponx730/AP Forums/Signature/RPGTimeColorproject_zps4497a916.gif](http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu278/ponx730/AP Forums/Signature/RPGTimeColorproject_zps4497a916.gif)

And I really hope it can help spread our little project

I'll use it in my sign. Good work ponx… I would like to know something about edit and color images, but I know nothing.

I like the banner: from black & white to colour... and I do like the movement of Chopper. Very nice.

[trappedolphin]

The banners and pictures look really amazing

[kaizoku_Chopper]

has anybody doing p.1.2?
cause i would color it if nobody choose it…

[ponx]

@trappedolphin:

The banners and pictures look really amazing

Thanx, its gonna be really exciting when we get all the panels colored. Interested in contributing trapped?

@kaizoku_Chopper:

has anybody doing p.1.2?
cause i would color it if nobody choose it…

None so far, so ur more than welcome to do it

[trappedolphin]

I can't, sorry~ But I will put that beautiful banner in my sig. I hope it helps!

[ponx]

@trappedolphin:

I can't, sorry~ But I will put that beautiful banner in my sig. I hope it helps!

Every little bit helps

Btw, where the hell did u get that stick-man dancing in ur sig??? Thats entertaining as hell

[trappedolphin]

@ponx:

Every little bit helps

Btw, where the hell did u get that stick-man dancing in ur sig??? Thats entertaining as hell

tumblr. I know, I always get distracted for a minute or so when I happen to see it.

[ponx]

So apparently, Silver R.Bolt is also interested in our thread and has been working on a page. So I asked him if he's willing to enter a finished panel and he said yes (although he is still likely to work on another panel). Here's his thread

So here's p.2.2

Anyway, I as thinking that wouldn't it be nice that if we're finished with this, we can print the omake and send it to Oda himself.
Although I don't really know how exactly, but CCC was the one who entered our idea, so I was hoping he'd help with this one as well. What do u guys think?

[Silver R. Bolt]

If its not urgent, I can probably do Panel 1.2

Where do I get the raws you guys are using to keep the same fonts and such.

[Ukimix]

@Silver:

If its not urgent, I can probably do Panel 1.2

Where do I get the raws you guys are using to keep the same fonts and such.

Here. But wait for ponx; he will give you feedback about the times.

[ponx]

@Silver:

If its not urgent, I can probably do Panel 1.2

Where do I get the raws you guys are using to keep the same fonts and such.

Hey there, glad to see u here

Umm. I did set up some sort of a deadline a while ago, but seeing as we've gone past it anway. It doesnt matter much anymore, so no. No urgency
The Raw is just as Ulkimix said
http://www.imagebam.com/gallery/gsazp702ict8ttyd9eu2yvcdpf6hthz9 And a little update:

I've talked to CCC and he's willing to help us send the printed version of this project to Oda. So there u go guys. We have a purpose now.

WE ARE GOING TO SEND OUR WORK TO ODA HIMSELF

[CCC]

@ponx:

Anyway, I as thinking that wouldn't it be nice that if we're finished with this, we can print the omake and send it to Oda himself.
Although I don't really know how exactly, but CCC was the one who entered our idea, so I was hoping he'd help with this one as well. What do u guys think?

As I said, I'd be happy to send it in (with a letter about how appreciative we were and all that) but I don't have a good color printer or any printer at all, really. If someone wanted to print out a quality version when it's all done, and send that to me, I could take it from there…

[ponx]

@CCC:

As I said, I'd be happy to send it in (with a letter about how appreciative we were and all that) but I don't have a good color printer or any printer at all, really. If someone wanted to print out a quality version when it's all done, and send that to me, I could take it from there…

I have access to good color printer so put me up as a printer volunteer. When we're done, I'll PM u again for ur address n all (don't be surprised if some prank-mail ends up in front of ur door too :ninja:)

So there it is guys. We'll just have to put our best effort in

[Ukimix]

@CCC:

As I said, I'd be happy to send it in (with a letter about how appreciative we were and all that) but I don't have a good color printer or any printer at all, really. If someone wanted to print out a quality version when it's all done, and send that to me, I could take it from there…

Wow guys… you blowed my mind with what you are planning .... (moment of crazyness: maybe we could add some pics of each one and to send him a big hug and our admiration .... ) Ok, forget about it. Pretty nice idea Mr Ponx. I live in Colombia, which is far away from Japan. I wonder if there will be someone nearer than me to CCC that could make the HQ print. If that is not possible I could print it and sent it, but maybe the delivery will take some time to arrive.

[inori]

wait what?!
you guys gonna print it & send it to Odacchi???

Ok, now you make me nervous
shall I re-color it….

[ponx]

@inori:

wait what?!
you guys gonna print it & send it to Odacchi???

Ok, now you make me nervous
shall I re-color it….

LOL. Ur panel is great enough as it is, so I really can't think of anymore improvements. But if u got more ideas, ur more than welcome to redo it

[Ukimix]

I'm introducing user Google-kunz from mangahelpers, who would like to do panel 3.5 if it's available. He doesn't have an account here in AP, but I'm making a little advertisement in mangahelpers, and he is happy to join the project. Here you can see some of his art work. I would be posting his panel when he finishes it.

[ponx]

@Ukimix:

I'm introducing user Google-kunz from mangahelpers, who would like to do panel 3.5 if it's available. He doesn't have an account here in AP, but I'm making a little advertisement in mangahelpers, and he is happy to join the project. Here you can see some of his art work. I would be posting his panel when he finishes it.

Noted n updated the first page. He's got some portfolio there . Looking forward for his work

[Ukimix]

I'm introducing user Rody Naruto from mangahelpers. Here some of his work. He's also happy to join the project, and he wants to do panel 1.2 if available. :happy:

[ponx]

@Ukimix:

I'm introducing user Rody Naruto from mangahelpers. Here some of his work. He's also happy to join the project, and he wants to do panel 1.2 if available. :happy:

Panel 1.2 is still available ATM, although including Rody Naruto, we now have 3 people working on it (or have stated their interest in doing it). But I have no intention of stopping people from doing what they like best, so be my guest, I guess. (that's triple rhyme )

[trappedolphin]

Sorry to intrude! I was just wondering, are we intending to bring lotsa external people in? I'm not helping out so obviously I don't have a say, and I certainly don't mean to exclude anyone. I just had the impression that this was an AP community project, what with our successful omake idea and all. ^^

[CCC]

@trappedolphin:

Sorry to intrude! I was just wondering, are we intending to bring lotsa external people in? I'm not helping out so obviously I don't have a say, and I certainly don't mean to exclude anyone. I just had the impression that this was an AP community project, what with our successful omake idea and all. ^^

Yeah… this.
I mean, I guess I don't really care personally, but it seems to be defeating the whole point.

...I guess we could just re-frame it as "a project made possible from start to finish by the efforts of the international OP community."

[trappedolphin]

"AP community project" sounds more fun

[Ukimix]

@trappedolphin:

Sorry to intrude! I was just wondering, are we intending to bring lotsa external people in? I'm not helping out so obviously I don't have a say, and I certainly don't mean to exclude anyone. I just had the impression that this was an AP community project, what with our successful omake idea and all. ^^

Peace and love bro!!!

I asked ponx before to bring those people and he told me he didn't have a problem with them. They are also OP readers from the internet, and all they had to do would be to create an account to satisfy your demand.

But instead of that, IMO, it would be better to reframe it as CCC says. It's not a big deal, and instead of worrying about the copywright, I prefer the feeling of OP readers being a sharing comunity. It feels better.

[CCC]

Nothing about a copyright…

But they should join AP anyway.
One of us, one of us, gooble gobble, gooble gobble.
(Just joking. Seriously)

[ponx]

U guys raised an interesting point. While I don't really want to exclude anyone from this project (even thought they're non-forum members); it's also true that the original idea of this project is for AP community.

I really don't want to decide before hearing what everyone else think. Of course it would be much easier if Ukimix can talk his friends into joining the forum.