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Frequently Asked Questions
Sohmer Sohmer Sohmer Sohmer Sohmer Sohmer

Webcomics

Q.
The correct pronunciation for vagoo is what exactly? Is it like joo or goo with a hard G?
A.
It's a hard 'G'. vah-goo
Q.
Have you ever done a guest strip in another comic?
A.
Yes. One or two, but it's not something we plan on doing on a regular basis. Too many creators use guest comics as an excuse for laziness.
Q.
Are Webcomics your only job?
A.
Ayep. Crazy, ain't it?
Q.
Do you read any web comics regularly? If so, which ones?
A.
Not anymore, nope.
Q.
Do you two have any other comics hiding out there, besides this one and LFG? I just found this one and spent all day for two days catching up.
A.
There's a new project of ours called 'Gutters' you should take a look at.

http://www.the-gutters.com

The Creative Process

Q.
Who is the singer in the videos?
A.
Mitchell Whitfield.
Q.
what program do you use to create your animations?
A.
Toon Boom Digital Pro.
Q.
How the hell do you get the time to make strips for (as far as I know) 2 different webcomics, and one of them DAILY?!?
A.
The trick is to find a partner who'll do the bulk of the work.
Q.
If he were asked nicely and bribed with some sort of incentive would Lar post some type of drawing lesson on YouTube?
A.
Sour cream and Onion chips. It's all you'll need.
Q.
what comic do you prioritize the most, looking for group or least i could do?
A.
Both of them are the same priority, and will always get done. It's like asking me to choose a favorite child.

Then again, my parents could answer that pretty quickly. Here's a hint: It's not me.
Q.
Why do you consistently hyphenate the word "huh" in your comics?
A.
H-uh?
Q.
Do you have the sort of antagonistic relationship with siblings that Rayne has with his brother?
A.
How did my brother answer this question? My answer is his +1.
Q.
if you could change the comic into another art style what would it be and why?
A.
I already did that once. When I first thought of the strip, it always was with Lar's art.

Random Shite

Q.
How many shipments of 10k red bull cans have you received?
A.
Not enough.
Q.
Why aren't there any questions in the FAQ section?
A.
There are now!
Q.
If you were writing the last book of the Wheel of Time series who would you pick to die in Tarmon Gaidon?
A.
All of the women.
Q.
are you sponsored by redbull?
A.
We should be!
Q.
Are you He Who Comes With The Dawn?
A.
Depends. What are you wearing?
Q.
I understand that is may be a hard issue to breach, but did you ever get a new kitty to help ease the pain of the real Baby's passing?
A.
My parents did, and the new cat is aptly named 'Rayne'. He's a crazy one.
Q.
Okay, admit it, you aren't really working on an animated series, are you? Go ahead, you can be honest with us.
A.
We have been, and we are. NDA's aren't the most fun things to sign, but they're necessary.
Q.
What do you think of the whole "Red Bull gives you a stroke" thing?
A.
There are worse ways to die.
Q.
Forget last question: Can you give me a job?
A.
A handjob?
Q.
Have you ever been accused of being sexist?
A.
Never. I keep buying women just so that won't happen.
Q.
Have you ever gotten high before writing a comic?
A.
Sometimes I write from atop a ladder.
Q.
Like Rayne's obsession with Aragorn, would you bone him as well?
A.
I would make love to him, yes.
Q.
are you batman?
A.
If I was, I'd probably suggest you shut the hell up.
Q.
Diet Red Bull?
A.
Sacrilege?
Q.
Following the release of the first Animated Short, my laughter caused my girlfriend to deny me sexual intercourse for a week. Now, with my having doubled my laughter at the second, she has threatened a month without. Can i sue somebody here?
A.
You can reach Randy Waxman at randy@blindferret.com.

LICD.com

Q.
Why do you sometimes use german words in your comics like in the headline of the strip from 22.12.2007?
A.
Entschuldigung, ich verstehe nicht?
Q.
What are you looking for in your Valentine's Date applicants?
A.
Naked.
Q.
Ran across some kinda video game thing test on you tube, posted by blindferretent. Wanted to know if that was for real, because just the character design for Rayne running around like Mario was pretty entertaining.
A.
It was a test we did for the first level of a video game we are currently producing.
Q.
Why are there numbers on the cast page but no corresponding information?
A.
Because my laziness knows no bounds.
Q.
Do you find it difficult to update as much as you do?
A.
If it was easier, everyone would be doing it.
Q.
What is your policy about posting single comics on a networking site.
A.
As long as it's credited to where it's due, go nuts...
Q.
Ever thought about making an LICD calendar?
A.
We've thought about it quite a bit, though to be honest, I'm not convinced it would sell.
Q.
Why doesn't Lar answer any questions here?
A.
Because the computer is too far from his cage.
Q.
when do you update the comic?
A.
7 Days a week, at 12 AM EST

LICD Universe

Q.
If Rayne could have an orgy with any 5 celebrities, who would they be?
A.
Does it have to be 5 different celebrities, or can cloning be used?

keira
keira
keira
keira
arcee
Q.
Schwartz's or The Main?
A.
Dunn's.
Q.
Is the Valentine's Day thing for real? You actually go through eMails with descriptions of your readers and pick out one?
A.
Yep.
Q.
where are the dragon sheep
A.
They are coming!
Q.
Are the tiles in Rayne's kitchen by any chance inspired by Red Bull?
A.
Probably.
Q.
Is everyone of the LICD characters based on someone you personally know?
A.
No.
Q.
Where did the LICD characters get their names? Did you make them up randomly or are they named after anyone?
A.
The majority of the characters, especially the regular cast, have a real life namesake. As for the rest, random is the name of the game.
Q.
Where do I vote for Rayne in the up coming Jesus election?
A.
At your nearest place of worship.
Q.
If by some random circumstance Rayne were to have the opportunity to make it with Issa, would he forego this chance because he values their friendship more? I'd like to think so.
A.
You'll just have to wait and see, now won't you?
Q.
If Rayne had a choice to have a one night stand with either Arwen or Eowyn from Lord of the Rings, who would he pick?
A.
That's an unfair question.
Q.
Is Noel's name pronounced No-el or No-le?
A.
No-le- rhymes with pole.

Conventions

Q.
Will you ever come to Otakon, the biggest anime convention on the east coast of America?
A.
Would love to, just need an invite.
Q.
What would it take to get you out to a convention in Ottawa?
A.
An invitation and some red bull!

About Us

Q.
Will you ever have Lar draw the strips that he originally was not the artist of, for visual continuity?
A.
I would love to. Any thoughts on how one would go about increasing one's life span?
Q.
On average how do you spend you days besides drinking Red Bull or (alcohol)
A.
While I can't give you the minute to minute play by play, I can tell you that my day sometimes involves nerf guns, remote control helicopters and lawsuits. I be awesome.
Q.
How did LICD ever come up with the awesome prostitute and horse joke, and how much was the show in tijuana to get that idea?
A.
What happens in Tijuana, stays in Tijuana.
Q.
Is updating regularly your main gripe with webcomics, or are there other major ones?
A.
I've got a list.
Q.
do you play any musical instruments?
A.
Nada.
Q.
Have you ever thought of trying to get into directing a movie based on one of your favourite books or graphic novels or comics or whatever else you like?
A.
Yep, and I have also thought about walking on water.
Q.
What was your main profession before becoming a professional comic writer? And do you sometimes miss it?
A.
Business management... and nope,not even a litlte.
Q.
Do you play WoW? If so, what server?
A.
I used to. But the real world kept getting in the way.
Q.
What made you decide to write webcomics?
A.
Seemed like the best opportunity to learn.
Q.
how come you made eric look so much you or at least your avatar?
A.
Eric is based on my brother, who happens to look a great deal like me.
Q.
Do you write about your vacations in the strip so you can get a tax deduction?
A.
Do you work for the government?
Q.
Do you ever respond to any of your tweets?
A.
I try. Does that count?
Q.
What's your favorite book?
A.
It's a toss up between Lord of the Rings, A Game of Thrones and Eye of the World.

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