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'''Analog and D+Pad''' is a comic book written by Tim Buckley with art by Zack Finfrock based on the Ctrl+Alt+Del characters, but set in a parallel universe where Ethan and Lucas are the superheroes Analog and D+Pad, respectively.<ref>[http://cad-comic.com/news.php?i=1254 Ctrl+Alt+Del<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/index.php/issue1cover Ctrl+Alt+Del<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
'''Analog and D+Pad''' is a comic book written by Tim Buckley with art by Zack Finfrock based on the Ctrl+Alt+Del characters, but set in a parallel universe where Ethan and Lucas are the superheroes Analog and D+Pad, respectively.<ref>[http://cad-comic.com/news.php?i=1254 Ctrl+Alt+Del<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/index.php/issue1cover Ctrl+Alt+Del<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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==Criticism== |
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[[Ben Croshaw|Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw]] is a critic of the comic. A CAD comic was briefly displayed in the review of [[Mass Effect]], comparing the game's abundance of dialogue to that of some webcomics<ref>{{citeweb| url = http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/18-Mass-Effect | title = Zero Punctuation on Mass Effect | publisher = Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw |date=December 2007| accessdate = 2007-12-19}}</ref>. Later, to explain why he called CAD "the Rubbish King" in an interview with [[GameSpot]]<ref>[http://au.gamespot.com/pages/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26300119 GameSpot News: The definitive source for video game news, announcements, ship dates, rankings, sales figures, and more<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, Croshaw presented a further critical analysis of Ctrl-Alt-Del on his personal website ''Fully Ramblomatic''. He mentions in particular the strip's lengthy comic pacing, excessive use of dialogue, static art style (pointing out Tim Buckley's personal art blog as evidence that he is capable of other styles), and says that Buckley also appears intolerant of such criticism.<ref>{{citeweb| url = http://www.fullyramblomatic.com/ | title = 23/3/08: You Cad | publisher = Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw |date=March 2008| accessdate = 2008-07-06}}</ref> A following Zero Punctuation episode about [[:Category:Video game webcomics|video game webcomics]] included a parody of CAD called "Bontrol+Bolt+Belete" and referenced the Ctrl+Alt+Del storyline event of Lilah's miscarriage, saying that such a twist of direction is unfitting to a humor-oriented comic, and possibly distasteful towards the subject matter.<ref>{{citeweb| url = http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/108-Webcomics | title = Zero Punctuation on Webcomics | publisher = Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw |date=July 2008| accessdate = 2008-07-02}}</ref> |
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[[VGCats]] made an [[April Fools]] comic, entitled ''Bee Up Arrow You'', parodying Ctrl+Alt+Del's gratuituous gaming references, excess dialogue, indifferent facial expressions and lack of comic timing.<ref>{{citeweb| url = http://www.vgcats.com/cadaprilfools/ | title = Bee Up Arrow You | publisher = Scott Ramsoomair |date=April 2008| accessdate = 2008-07-06}}</ref> The title is in reference to a [[meme]] known as 'B^U', which, when viewed as an [[emoticon]], is meant to resemble the homogeneous facial structure of CAD characters.{{Fact|date=July 2008}} |
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==Events, interviews and public appearances== |
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| Author(s) | Tim Buckley |
| Website | http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com |
| Current status/schedule | Updates every Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Saturday updates suspended since May 2008)[1][2] |
| Launch date | October 23 2002 |
| Genre(s) | Video game, Humor |
Ctrl+Alt+Del (CAD) is a gaming-related webcomic and animated series written by Tim Buckley. The name of the comic refers to the Windows command Control-Alt-Delete. It premiered on October 23 2002, and is currently updated every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, although Tim Buckley has put Saturday updates on hiatus starting May 10. The comic's focus has gradually shifted away from single strip gags towards longer story arcs and greater continuity. Tim Buckley makes a living from Ctrl+Alt+Del, placing him in a very small group of web comic artists devoted to their creations full-time.[3][4] As of 2005, Ctrl+Alt+Del attracts more than 300,000 readers to its website each day.[5]
Main characters
Ethan (2002-present)
Ethan Ryan MacManus, a 25-year-old of Irish descent,[6] is a game fanatic, a recovering Everquest addict, and an amateur artist. His often nonsensical, off-beat, or even moronic antics are the focus of the comic and the source of many of its plotlines. Ethan currently works at GameHaven, a video game store, as a clerk.
Ethan is also the creator of Winter-een-mas, a seven-day celebration of video games,[7] and founder of the Church of Gaming.
Lucas (2002-present)
At 26 years of age, Lucas Davidowicz is more level-headed and down to earth than Ethan. He is something of a slacker, prepared to enjoy a good video game over actual work. Cynical and sarcastic, Lucas is a programmer and works at a computer store, where he offers technical assistance.
Lilah (2003-present)
Lilah Monroe defied Ethan's preconceived notion that girls (or at least, cute ones) don't play video games,[8] after which they began dating. Lilah is 25 and formerly worked as a secretary, but is now working as a professional gamer. She is currently engaged to Ethan, and was pregnant with his child, but miscarried after three and a half months.[9]
Zeke (2003-present)
Zeke (short for Ezekiel), formerly known as the "Xbot", is a creation of Ethan's - a sentient, Xbox/Xbox 360-based android.
CAD Premium
In late 2005, CAD Premium was announced. For a monthly or yearly fee, fans are able to access exclusive "members only" content, such as wallpapers and strips, as well as the flagship of CAD Premium: Ctrl+Alt+Del: The Animated Series, which made its debut in February 2006.
While CAD Premium is a subscription service, Buckley has made it clear that the comic will remain free, and that although the episodes have now come to DVD, they are being offered at a discount to subscribers.
Ctrl+Alt+Del: The Animated Series
Episodes are released at the beginning of each month. All 12 episodes from the first season have been released. Among the extras on the DVD release is an FAQ session with the artist.
In January 2008, it was announced that the Animated Series would return for a second season of 12 episodes, beginning in March of the same year.[10]
Books
Collections
- Insert Coin: Ctrl+Alt+Del Volume One
- Press Start: Ctrl+Alt+Del Volume Two
- Critical System Failure: Ctrl+Alt+Del Volume Three
These books feature comics found online, along with commentary and bonus material exclusive to the book.
Analog and D+Pad
Analog and D+Pad is a comic book written by Tim Buckley with art by Zack Finfrock based on the Ctrl+Alt+Del characters, but set in a parallel universe where Ethan and Lucas are the superheroes Analog and D+Pad, respectively.[11][12]
Events, interviews and public appearances
Digital Overload is a yearly LAN party hosted by Ctrl+Alt+Del. Run since 2006[13], it is held in Providence, Rhode Island, and is jointly organized by Ni Networks.[14]
Some readers celebrate Winter-een-mas, a video game holiday introduced in the comic itself that falls in the last week of January.[15]. The holiday has two symbols: a crown topped with ornamentation made to resemble a D-pad, and a sceptre capped with an Xbox controller.
There was an interview with Tim Buckley on CBSNews.com.[16]
In October of 2006, Tim Buckley gave a lecture at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[17][18] in Troy, New York.
Other publishing
Ctrl+Alt+Del is a featured comic on Game Revolution.[19]
Twelve issues of the City of Heroes comic book featured a comic strip by Ctrl+Alt+Del creator Tim Buckley, called Underwear On The Outside.[20][21]
EQuinox, the official Everquest 2 magazine, includes Ctrl+Alt+Del comic strips.[22]
In 2007, Ctrl+Alt+Del partnered with 2K Games/Firaxis Games to produce a series of comics for Sid Meier's Civilization Daydreams.[23][24][25]
References
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del
- ^ Web Comic Creators Take Charge - 10/2/2007 2:24:00 PM - Publishers Weekly
- ^ Will Strip For Games: Gaming Comics Online from 1UP.com
- ^ (December 18, 2005). "Business People". The Union Leader Pg. D10
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del "Well Done"
- ^ Mertes, Micah (January 29, 2008). "Happy Winter-een-mas! OK, get back to playing". Lincoln Journal Star Pg. 1D
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del
- ^ Alex Billington (2006-03-14). "Welcome to Digital Overload!". ThinkComputers. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
- ^ "Digital Overload - info". Retrieved 2007-11-21.
- ^ "Winter-Een-Mas". Tim Buckley. January 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
- ^ A Q&A On Violence With Tim Buckley Of Gaming Comic Ctrl+Alt+Del CBSNews.com.
- ^ Around Campus for the Week of Oct. 16, 2006 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
- ^ Sans tweed jacket Ctrl+Alt+Del News for 2008-10-4
- ^ Game Revolution Comics - CTRL ALT DEL
- ^ City of Heroes comic book
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del
- ^ Sid Meier's Civilization Daydreams
- ^ Ctrl+Alt+Del
- ^ Civilization Daydreams: Beyond the Sword Indeed - Planet Civilization
Bibliography
- Buckley, Tim (2004). Insert Coin: Ctrl+Alt+Del Volume 1. Ctrl+Alt+Del Productions. ISBN 0-9764678-0-1.
- Buckley, Tim (2005). Press Start: Ctrl+Alt+Del Volume 2. Ctrl+Alt+Del Productions. ISBN 0-9764678-1-X.
- Buckley, Tim (2006). Critical System Failure: Ctrl+Alt+Del Volume 3. Ctrl+Alt+Del Productions. ISBN Unknown.
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