Master Graveheart

Updated:  January 19, 2010

I'm not going to lie to you.  I've just been flat out lazy.  Sure, a lot of things have been happening on my end, such as life sort of taking off for me in a few ways, but what sucks is that I've not put any time or effort into a website that I love, even if I haven't shown it.  It's great to do this for the Sheloyd fans... but that's the thing.  I haven't done jack squat for them!

Well, for those of you who still come here hoping for updates, fear not.  They're coming.

I won't make excuses, and I won't make promises.  It's been a terrible year for the website, but things are going to change around here.  First of all, the "Coming Soon" page will be going away as some of those comics may not happen at all, period.

Looking over some things, I'm DEFINITELY  not happy with Tifa vs. WWE at this point anymore.  This was something that was conceived back in 2004 and a lot's changed in the WWE since then and rewrites to remain relevant and tasteful had to be made.  Sadly, this ended up being a harder task than I assumed.  I want to do Tifa vs. WWE some time, but it won't be soon, I think.

Sheena vs. Naru WILL happen soon, though.  I definitely like what I did with that one.  ^_^

Sango vs. Mr. Burns will more than likely happen, but I'm not certain if it'll be a bigger part of a three-part series.  I've changed the conclusion of that series so many times and not paid any mind to part two.

Shallow Grave #2 is coming next update, along with gallery updates.  I'm also going to finally update the "Master's Blog" and discuss my feelings on the Tales of Symphonia games and Sheloyd in general.

Note what I said there?  Next UPDATE, not next week, not next month, next update.  Whenever I do get around to updating, it's coming.  My schedule is consistently shifting and this website's update schedule will have to do the same.  Maybe when I develop better time management skills...

For those of you who kept coming all this time looking for updates and checking out my site for what little there was... I'm sorry, and thank you.  See you next time.

Tifa Lockhart

Updated:  January 19, 2009

If you want something done right, a girl's gotta do it herself.

Hey everyone!  Graveheart's Angels leader Tifa Lockhart here, filling in for Master Graveheart, a.k.a. Zanza, whom, well, has been nothing but a lazy ass (but don't tell Sango or Sheena I said I was the leader.  They seem to think differently, hehe).

He'll make his return next week when I MAKE him put up the next parts of Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia.  For now, I did find some of the stuff he's been sitting on to put up, including brand new artwork for the Sango, Sheena, and the Sheloyd galleries.  There are even a few beautiful pieces of artwork for my own gallery!

Graves has also gotten some complaints about the blue text being hard to see for the links.  I fixed it... at least until he either tells me where he's keeping the buttons or he puts them up himself.  As for the color scheme?  Well, this IS LLOYD and SHEENA (dot) Com...

He's even added the new Master's Blog tab.  So, what can you expect?  Well, Graves has been hanging around the ScrewAttack.com website, mostly, so you may find a few of his blogs there.  He's got some... interesting rants.  Do you agree or disagree?  Do you care?  Hey, I gave them a read.  He'll even post some non-hosted rants on this site as well, including part one of that Tales of Symphonia trilogy he was rambling on about.  Three, as he calls them, "Screw-a-Blogs", are already there.

Well, I think that covers what I was able to dig up in Graves' computer.  Now stop coming to my bar and demanding the update.  I'll just do to you what Sakura wanted to do to the rabid Halo fanboys.

No, I don't have an email address for you.  If you want to contact Graves and give him some motivation/fan mail/hate mail, go right ahead and email him at graves@lloydandsheena.com.  Don't ask for me though.  I gotta keep my inbox clear for when one of the REAL CCA authors tell me that they want to hire me.

While I have Graveheart tied up in his computer chair (I'm not untying him until he gets some more update material done), he's asking me to give a couple of good friends of his particular credit on their artwork.  First, there is Rose of Battle, who Graves thanks for four beautiful pieces of Sheloyd art.  Great job, Rose.  And he also wants to give Lera thanks for her contribution to my gallery.  What did she do now?  Me and... Rufus?  Uhh... I don't know how to respond to THAT, but hey, that's a cute dress I'm wearing.  Oh well.  Great job, Lera!

And that'll do it for me and that'll do it for this week's update.  We here at Lloyd and Sheena (dot) com hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, no matter how you celebrated it.  Here is to a hopefully more active 2009 for this site and Graveheart's Angels... seriously, I've been waiting to take out the WWE forever now.  I'm getting restless, Graves!

Master  Graveheart

a.k.a.

Zanza

Updated:  December 5, 2008

Hey guys, just a quickie update to let you all know I haven't forgotten about you all.

First of all, I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving.  Here's wishing you all survived Black Friday and your computers survived Cyber Monday.

Second, I have finished Tales of Symphonia:  Dawn of the New World for the Wii and, yes, Sheloyd prevails.  Then again, its a spin-off, so nothing could really be considered canon.  I'll go more into detail when I post my review of the game.  The first part of my Sheloyd Rant Trilogy will be in an update I'll have posted on Monday. 

Third, I've added the link to the CCA forums to the left navigation bar.  If you want to know where I usually hang out when I'm not at the Mizuho boards, check it out.

Fourth, I thought I'd let you know what all will be in the next update.  Updates to the Lloyd, Sheena, Sheloyd, Sango, and Tifa galleries, the first of my rants in the revived section, and three pages to Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia.  All of this is in post-production, so to speak, so hopefully you'll like what there is to come.  Oh yeah, I may update the gallery style to be more viewer-friendly, but I may not too.  No promises in that regard.

Well, that'll do it.  Oh, long story short on Dawn of the New World.  If you're a die-hard fan of the original Tales of Symphonia and expecting a sequel true to the original, you're going to be disapointed.  It's a spin-off, not a sequel, and the production shows.  But if you're a fan of any level looking for a fun RPG experience on the Wii, definitely check it out.  A solid 8.8, maybe 9 if you give it a curve based on Bandai's meddling, lack of focus on the original characters, and have no attachment to the old voice actors or battle system.  On the upside, the music was given a pretty cool upgrade... but why am I telling you this right now?  Wait for my review!  ^_^

Master  Graveheart

a.k.a.

Zanza

Updated:  November 13, 2008

"That’s the statue of Lady Sheena, a friend of Lloyd the Great’s.

That’s a pretty big statue.

Big in all sorts of ways."

~Old Man, Luin, Tales of Symphonia:  Dawn of the New World

Hey guys, just giving you a quick update so you know I'm still intending updates.  I got Tales of Symphonia:  Dawn of the New World on Tuesday and, between hectic events in my life, including a nasty accounting class, I've mostly been playing that this week.  I'll have my first game review on it hopefully by the time I finish it, which might be sometime next week.  I'm deliberating between styles including an audio/video review, a comic-style review, or a straight-up written review, whichever I feel like making my style.  Right now, I'm leaning towards comic-style.

Speaking of comics, I found my first one last month.  No, not Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia, smart guy, and no, not Athena vs. MTV.  My first solo comic since even before this website came up and running.  Wario vs. Robotnik.  It was a comic done about six years ago and was my first attempt to get off the ground as a comic writer.  It's complete, it's short, it's good for a few chuckles, but is it good enough for this site?  Well, I'm going to leave that up to you.  Drop by the CCA forums and vote on it or shoot me an email.  If I get enough positive reactions, I'll post it next update along with the next page of Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia, which is sitting in standby.

Also, I have some button issues.  Nothing is looking good, frankly.  So I'm still tossing around ideas.  If you have brightness issues, let me know and I'll try to change the text color to something acceptible.

Once again, I apologize for the lack of updates since we went back on the air.  I really do want to update this site weekly, but, well, for any of you who have had an accounting class, you'll know its a very demanding subject.

Until next time, remember, long live the fandom of Sheloyd!

Master Zanza Graveheart

Updated:  October 3, 2008

This is the brand new Sheloyd website.  Remodeled, prettier, and more professionally prepared for all you maniacs who still wanted me to keep this bad boy going.

Truth be told, I haven't really been totally honest with you all.  You may notice over in my header the name "Master Zanza Graveheart".  Well, here's the truth.  I've actually been both all of this time.  I guess this goes back to a little bit of a story.

A long time ago (like, eight years ago), I approached the CCA as Master Graveheart.  I had a lot going for me, I thought.  A few good ideas, including comics starring Wario, Sakura Kasugano, Tien from DragonBall Z, and Knuckles from the Sonic series.  I even completed my first Wario comic but never published it.  Well, soon after, there was an ugly incident that I won't go into and I took some time off from the CCA.  I eventually returned, but not for a while.

During my self-imposed exile, I arrived at a Tales of Symphonia BBS and had a great time.  So great that I ended up becoming the moderator of that BBS.  I also took on a new name too:  Zanza.  Why Zanza?  Well, let's just say I didn't think I'd be there long and I was watching an episode of Rurouni Kenshin at the time.  ^^;

But I digress.  When I was at the Symphonia BBS, I made clear my intentions to do a Sheloyd website (at the time, it was a very heavy Colloyd (Lloyd and Colette *boos*) board.  I like to think I changed that, heh, heh.

But when I finally got my site around, I realized I had an opportunity to do my crossover comics site.  I matured my roster and after going through more hero ideas, such as Yuffie, Mega Man, and others, I settled on a few that were very dear to me.  I chose Sango because she was just so damn cool, Sheena because she represented a present loved character, and Tifa, who is one of my all-time favorite female characters and an existing staple in the CCA who was shelved when G-Man retired.  I put them together and went with Graveheart's Angels.

Then there was a problem.  I had two identities, two boards, and two site ideas.  What do I do?  Not wanting to really be uberly fanboying out in front of the CCA side, and in turn not wanting to only be that way towards one side, I went with a split-site idea, but things weren't coming quickly.  So the site went on hiatus.  During this time, I figured it would be a good time for you to hear my story about the two webmasters, so here it is.  I hope none of you are too mad about it.  We good?

Anyway, what can you expect from this site now?  Well, how about an update (almost) every week, including a Shallow Grave every three weeks (hopefully)?  Expect the Shallow Graves to be about 4-6 pages long and not be the standard character vs. character format.  I'm saving those for the big dog comics.

The galleries haven't really been updated in a long time.  Look for that to be amended next update.

However, I do have three pages of Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia for you.  Remember that?  The comic I started three years ago?  ...Oh, wait, this is a new beginning.  Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia!  I begin it off with a whopping 19 pages!  ...okay, there's seven new pages.  But I'm nearing the end.  Only 17 more pages to go, bringing this epic up to 36 pages... wow, this has been an epic, hasn't it?  At least by CCA standards.

Be sure to update your links if you guys linked to only one half of the site.  Don't get me wrong, we're still all about Sheloyd, and we're still all about Crossover Comics.  Let's just call this a healthy blend of the two without sacrificing any of the size of the site.

By the way, are any of you interested in seeing the old "Wario vs. Robotnik" comic?  If so, shoot me an email.  I'll dig it up.  But be warned.  Editing, humor, and, well, everything else, was done over six years ago, so judge fairly if it shows up.

Ah, yes, I've taken down the rants section temporarily.  Just until I actually get one put together, and if it isn't active, it isn't worth having around with absolutely nothing in it, y'know?

Finally, for the time being, the buttons to the side will be held in place by text until I figure out this sizing issue I'm having.  Expect it fixed by Monday night.

P.S.:  I apologize for the slight delay in posting this.  iPowerWeb was giving me some kind of password grief.  But be honest; would things have been right if things were precisely on time?  ^^;

Master Graveheart

Updated:  May 30, 2008

Well, I didn't think things would stay the same this much, but when one thing leads to another...

I sincerely apologize for the lack of updates and additions to content.  Part of me is just unmotivated to update this website nowadays, but I most definitely want to.  I really do.  But when you have so much on your plate, time for fun just seems to dwindle.

This October, I'll have had this website for over three years and what is there to be shown for it?  Messy picture galleries, an unfinished comic, a mini-comic that has seemed to generate little interest outside of the CCA community... things are tough here in cyberspace.

Not to mention it seems as though I'm getting ZERO hits to my website.

I'm in the middle of a big renovation to this site and things, well, things just aren't going the way I planned on it.  Don't get me wrong, this isn't a matter of my love for Sheloyd, Tifa, Sango, or crossover comics being diminished by any means.  Things... are just busy for me.  So busy in fact I'm wondering if this website should stay up at all.  It costs money to keep this website up and I do so for my own personal enjoyment of entertaining others, but if no one is being entertained, then the logical step is for me to take this site down permanently.

I do have some extra pieces of artwork to add to not only the Sheloyd shrine, but also the Sango and Tifa mini-shrines as well.  Not to mention I finally got some bios made (they'll be saved for the renovation's completion) and new pages to the Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia comic.  But I get the feeling that all this is moot right now.

What is it that you the fan can do to remind me that you're coming here?  Send an email telling me you're enjoying the site.  That is one of the most important things a webmaster can get.  Seriously.  Are you an artist?  Send some fan art my way.  Got some website ideas?  I'd love to hear them.

This is truly important.  Let me know what you want to see.

Right now, this is simply the point of no return for me.  Do I continue (which I want to) or do I shut down?  You the web surfers have this page's fate in your hands.

PS on the part of the comics page:  The new pages of Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia WILL be up by Monday afternoon.  I guarantee it.  (EDIT 6/2/08):  Make that Tuesday.  I forgot about a prior engagement... *shudder* save me...)

Zanza

Updated:  May 30, 2008

Well, I didn't think things would stay the same this much, but when one thing leads to another...

I sincerely apologize for the lack of updates and additions to content.  Part of me is just unmotivated to update this website nowadays, but I most definitely want to.  I really do.  But when you have so much on your plate, time for fun just seems to dwindle.

This October, I'll have had this website for over three years and what is there to be shown for it?  Messy picture galleries, an unfinished comic, a mini-comic that has seemed to generate little interest outside of the CCA community... things are tough here in cyberspace.

Not to mention it seems as though I'm getting ZERO hits to my website.

I'm in the middle of a big renovation to this site and things, well, things just aren't going the way I planned on it.  Don't get me wrong, this isn't a matter of my love for Sheloyd, Tifa, Sango, or crossover comics being diminished by any means.  Things... are just busy for me.  So busy in fact I'm wondering if this website should stay up at all.  It costs money to keep this website up and I do so for my own personal enjoyment of entertaining others, but if no one is being entertained, then the logical step is for me to take this site down permanently.

I do have some extra pieces of artwork to add to not only the Sheloyd shrine, but also the Sango and Tifa mini-shrines as well.  Not to mention I finally got some bios made (they'll be saved for the renovation's completion) and new pages to the Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia comic.  But I get the feeling that all this is moot right now.

What is it that you the fan can do to remind me that you're coming here?  Send an email telling me you're enjoying the site.  That is one of the most important things a webmaster can get.  Seriously.  Are you an artist?  Send some fan art my way.  Got some website ideas?  I'd love to hear them.

This is truly important.  Let me know what you want to see.

Right now, this is simply the point of no return for me.  Do I continue (which I want to) or do I shut down?  You the web surfers have this page's fate in your hands.

PS on the part of the comics page:  The new pages of Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia WILL be up by Monday afternoon.  I guarantee it.  (EDIT 6/2/08):  Make that Tuesday.  I forgot about a prior engagement... *shudder* save me...)

Zanza

Updated:  January 28, 2008

...I told you not to quote me on it...

Look, I honestly apologize.  Things have been slow down the pike and when I do hear a thing or two, it just seems to... well... not translate.  Anyway, I have a lot to update you all on.

First and foremost, there is a new Tales of Symphonia game coming out exclusively for the Nintendo Wii (yay, Wii!).  The name of the game is Tales of Symphonia:  Knight of Ratatosk.  Yeah, that name is clearly a mouthful.  Anyway, the good news is that Sheena and Lloyd make a comeback in this one in brilliant new graphical display.  The bad news?  Colette also returns as a playable character, something that hasn't been confirmed for Lloyd, Sheena, or the other returning heroes, Raine, Genis, Zelos, Regal, or Presea.  Kratos hasn't been confirmed yet, but if circumstances are right, he'll return.

A big question for the game is how they're going to treat shipping.  Obviously the fanbase is strongest for Sheloyd, so we'll have to see where that goes.  Colette's room has been shown to have multiple pictures of Lloyd that were drawn... can we say "stalker"?

Now, I know that Colloyd has a big fanbase as well, and that's fine and good (actually, it isn't, heh, heh ^_^), but the fans have really become outspoken really in support for Sheloyd.  Now it seems as though that the OVA for Tales of Symphonia has been primarily Colloyd based, even though no romances have actually taken shape.  There still seems to be hope for Sheloyd fans though as we have four more episodes to be shown.  Still, its not as though we should take this OVA as difinitive, one way or another.  The magic of Tales of Symphonia is in the first game itself, not the stuff that comes out afterwards.  That is the kind of thing you have to consider toppings to the cake of the game.  Sometimes they're good, sometimes you don't want them anywhere near it.  But I sincerely hope that all us Sheloyd fans aren't left in the darkness any longer and, should perpetual twilight come, you can look to lloydandsheena.com to be your source for the light of Sheloyd!

Getting away from sounding like a cult leader for a second, for those of you who have seen Soul Calibur Legends on the Wii were treated to a nice surprise.  The game features Lloyd Irving as a playable character and he isn't a secret one either.  I'll give you a more thurough report on it when I'm actually able to pick up the game.

The galleries have all been updated.  There is more Sheloyd and Sheena artwork than any of the others, so if you're looking for noticeable updates, those would be your best bets. (UPDATE:  ACK!  The pictures didn't load!  Graves and I will be working double-time on this.)

I've also begun work on my first "Tales Talk".  After so many scraps, I think I have one to be proud of and one that any shipper for any Tales couple could agree with, not just us Sheloyd fans.

By the way, I'm still waiting for that first piece of fan art to be sent to you guys without my noticing beforehand.  If you have any to keep the update mill going, drop me a line.  Also, I'm looking for products that may depict Sheloyd.  If you got any, give me a buzz.

Finally, the biggest news yet is that I'm looking to see how the website can be united as one big site that has both Sheloyd and CCA Comics.  Look for something drastically different and get ready to update your bookmarks and links!  No, don't worry, Sheloyd isn't dieing, but one big site is easier to update than two sides of the same site.

Master Graveheart

Updated:  January 28th, 2008

With Sango vs. Tales reaching its halfway point, I've gotten the urge to update some of the other things to this page, such as the links section.  Broken links have been fixed.  My bad.

Also, for those of you wondering what I'm doing between updates, head on over to the CCA message board.  There, you'll usually find me putzing around and making a damned fool of myself.  ^_^

As soon as Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia is finished, I'll be charging right along into Sheena's first crossover comic, Sheena vs. Naru.  I guarantee, this one will be finished a lot faster.

Yeah, we celebrated a two-year anniversary over a month ago.  Nothing really to celebrate.  Oh well.  Third time's the charm.

Also, I think its finally time I start doing some Grave Rants.  I've been too silent on my own website for too long.  But I gotta ask you guys... what do you want to hear from me?  Do you want to hear Sango/Sheena/Tifa related things?  Do you want to see something more like a blog?  Maybe I could post top ten lists?  Send me an email with what you have in mind that you'd want to see from the Grave Rants section.  Right now, I'm leaning towards doing top ten lists in additional to personal commentary, but more so top ten lists.  What do you guys think?

Also, I've seem to have gotten word that some of our CCA heroes would like to start letting their voices be heard.  We've talked this over a little bit at the CCA boards, but nothing is set in stone yet.  What do you guys think about that too?

Wow, all this for so little... but hey, now that Sango vs. Tales is just about set to wrap up in a couple more updates, you can look forward to more greatness from the young site that could... update six months or so... -_-;;

Finally, the biggest news yet is that I'm looking to see how the website can be united as one big site that has both Sheloyd and CCA Comics.  Look for something drastically different and get ready to update your bookmarks and links!  No, don't worry, comics aren't dieing, but one big site is easier to update than two sides of the same site.

Master Graveheart

Updated:  October 31, 2007 (November 4, 2007)

What news do I bring you for Halloween?  How about a very special treat?  I finished a comic!  No... its not Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia, but how about this?  My first of hopefully many "Shallow Graves"!

What is a Shallow Grave, you ask?  Well, playing off of my name and keeping with the mindset of a mini-comic, a Shallow Grave is a mini-comic that I, Graveheart, produce on any random thing.  In this case, the release of Halo 3, which happened more then a month ago.  Uh... either way, I hope you enjoy Shallow Grave #1:

Zanza

Updated:  February 11, 2007

I've got a lot of new images uploaded including the debut of the Groups gallery and a nice juicy-sized update for the Sheloyd gallery.

My love for Sheloyd, however, has become quite the target for the haters out there, but I'm here to tell you that I'm not backing down one bit.  I'll continue to bring you the Sheloyd goodness as I get it.

However, don't be surprised if this site ends up becoming more about Graveheart's comics then my Sheloyd shrine, but dammit, I'm keeping my shrine no matter what!

Master Graveheart

Updated:  September 5th, 2007

Anyway, I tweaked the quality of all the images on this site.  Hopefully I'll be able to add pictures to all the galleries from the Sheloyd shrines to the Tifa and Sango shrines on this site.

The big news though is that I've changed all the upcoming comic logos.  The only one that hasn't been changed is Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia, since I've already started it.  Sooner then later, I'm going to change the two website page logos.  I think I want to make the text stand out a little bit more.

Out of all of them, the one that has made the most drastic change is Sheena vs. Naru, now titled Sheena Fujibayashi vs. Naru Narusegawa.  You'll notice it is also an all-new style of verses logos, with a stacking effect going on as a homage to Sheena's special picture from the PS2 version of Tales of Symphonia.  I hope you all enjoy the new twist.

As for my comic?  Bare with me.  Still awaiting some spritework.  Of course... if you're an artist and you want to help ol' Grave/Graves/Graveheart/Ol' Lazy out, give me a buzz via email.  Begin your topic with "Help Response" so I don't mix it in with the spam.  Just to be safe.

Master Graveheart

Updated:  August 27, 2007

On the plus side, I have some pages of the comic done, but I don't have the time to upload them just yet.  Kind of rushing here.  I wanted to let it be known about a few changes I've made to the site overall.

First of all, due to auto-spammers, I've removed the hyperlink for both mine and Zanza's pages.  I'm going to experiment with this and see if it changes anything.  If not, I'll go back to the hyperlink style.

In one of the Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia pages, I accidentally posted a panel twice.  Consider that fixed.

Also fixed is the link to the first improv comic, Athena vs. MTV.

I've since gotten myself a DA account to try and gather more Sheena, Lloyd, Sheloyd, Sango, and Tifa artwork for both sides of the site.  I hope to start filling up these shrines quickly.

I'm going to rename my trilogy I have planned, so expect a new banner when I get a new name.  In fact, aside from Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia, I'm redoing ALL of the title banners.  At least I'm going to try to.

I've added a link to the completed beauty pageant comic.  I think it turned out pretty well and I'm particularly proud of my work.

Something I'm not proud of?  How damn long its taken me to update this site.  Bare with me, please.

Master Graveheart

Updated:  February 11, 2007

I've finally got a few pictures up in the Sango and Tifa galleries.  Nothing much, but its a start.  Hopefully I'll be able to do thorough bios and more, but nothing is ever certain around here.

Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia is still alive, btw.  Update soon.  How does 5 pages sound?  Good?  When I start Sheena vs. Naru, I'll move a LOT quicker.  Hmmm... maybe I should start that soon anyway.

If you really wanna know what else we in the CCA have been up to, check out the message board.  Now if you'll excuse me, I've got some Final Fantasy VI to play while this update uploads.  ^_^

Master Graveheart

Updated:  November 20, 2006

1:  I've been rooting on my Detroit Tigers for the better part of the baseball season.  This was an especially emotional time for me as, being a lifelong Tiger fan, I've been rooting for them, even through the 119-loss seasons and every other losing season between here and the last championships we won.  At times, it almost became lonely, but now that the team has been doing all this wonderful stuff this season, its become something to really get into here in the state of Michigan.  Hopefully we'll finally "Get to Heaven in '07."  ^_^

2:  Final Fantasy XI Online has been absorbing my life.  Lets face it, I'm going to be working on it for a while.

3:  I've waited for the sprites for my comics, but no go, so I'm going to have to rely on pure picture editing.

4:  Lets face it, I've just been lazy.

5:  And college, of course.

I apologize for the long delays.  I'll try to be more thorough with my updates.

In other news, its our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!  Do I deserve some presents?  Maybe... depends if you can draw.  As you can see, one year in and we're still sans one Tifa and Sango mini-shrine.  If you got any good artwork of either of these two lovely ladies, feel free to send them my way.  If you have any Sheena, Lloyd, or Sheloyd artwork, send them to Zanza on his half of the site.

And finally, I updated the comic.  Remember that little tidbit that suddenly stopped in mid-summer?  Here is pages 12-14.

Well, here is to another great year hopefully with four times as many updates.  What's my guarantee I'll update?  Well... take a look below.

No jewels were harmed in the making of the above image... I think...

Zanza

Updated:  November 20, 2006

Heheh, just kidding, folks.  But seriously, I apologize for the delay.  Everything just seems to keep getting in the way.  However, nothing will stop our burning desire to bring you the absolute best Sheloyd page on the face of the internet!  On the plus side, I've found a LOT more Sheloyd and Sheena art, so expect a huge update in the coming days (I hope).  I'll try to provide more frequent updates.

Hey, at least we're still updating here.  And none too soon.  Our 1-year anniversary is today!  For a more thorough update, visit Graves' side.  I've got work to do on my own half of this site.  If you'll excuse me, I gotta wipe the dust and cobwebs off of the "update" button.

Master Graveheart

Updated:  June 28, 2006

First, the thing that we've all waited for, the next FOUR PAGES of my comic.  Click here to check it out.

In a follow up to my latest addiction, Phoenix Wright, I have added a link to a site known as "Court Records."  Go to the links section for the link because I'm too lazy to put it up here.

Progress on the Sango and Tifa mini-shrines... well, that's non-existent.  It's not that I haven't tried to do anything, it's just I'm not happy with the layout ideas I'm coming up with.  Soon, folks, soon.  Hey, I updated my comic, didn't I?  ^_^

Miss an update?  Don't you check in every blue moon?  Heh, heh... seriously folks, if you happened to miss an old update, just click the new news archive link in the front page of this very site.  Now go enjoy that comic.

Zanza

Updated:  June 28, 2006

First, I want it to be known that there are new watermarks in the artwork.  The old one was too colorful and drew far too much attention away from the picture.  I've opted for a more simpler design.  Now don't fret.  I'm working on a new use for the old watermark.  Maybe it'll be a button to my website?

I updated the Sheena artwork collection too.  New artists and new work from current artists now grace this site's presence.  And not to be left out of the fun, Lloyd also has new artwork on his page.  Put them together, what else do you get?  More Sheloyd art too!  As for group photos, I'll add them in my next update, I swear.

In addition, I've added a link to Phantasy Planet Aselia, a Tales website with fun-looking artwork.  Check out the links section for more.

And finally, Graveheart and I have both constructed a news archive section.  If you want to look at updates you may have missed, check out the front page.

Master Graveheart

Updated:  April 1, 2006

Here I bet you were expecting me to bid farewell to comic making as an April Fool's joke to you all, huh?  Well, sorry to disappoint you, but this is my April Fool's day joke: I UPDATED!  And here you were expecting another let down as far as updates go, huh?  Weren't ya, huh?  Huh?

He, he... in other news, I've finished my latest addiction, which led me to this update's title.  That addiction is Phoenix Wright:  Ace Attorney for the Nintendo DS.  It's only five episodes long and there may be little replay value, but it's still one of my absolute favorite games of the handheld genre.  I won't spoil you, so pick up the game and have fun!

Speaking of Graveheart's Angels, Sango has been kept busy in my latest update to Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia (remember that?).  I got the next two pages up now.

I've also worked on getting things prepared for the Sango and Tifa mini-shrines, so this'll be more than a comic destination soon.

Also, I'm going to increase the picture quality of every image you see here.  It's a little... fuzzy, don't you agree?

Finally, the web mail is officially up.  You can email me at graves@lloydandsheena.com from this point forward until otherwise stated.  Check Zanza's page for his webmail.  This is our new web mail home.

Zanza

Updated:  April 1, 2006

Yeah, it's been a couple months since I've done anything with my very expensive website that looks like it cost 25 cents to make, but let's face it, re-watermarking is a very time-consuming thing to do.  And to make matters worse, I'm also in the process of rearranging the site's layouts so links will be different in coming weeks.  And also, better buttons and that new layout will be coming soon.  Also, I hope to add more than just simple images to the shrines as well.  Coming here to look at images is just a little... dishwater.

Yes, I'm getting rid of the eyesore watermark.  I love the edit job I did, but just not as a watermark.

Also, if you need to email me with some artwork or fan requests, my web mail address is zanza@lloydandsheena.com so let me hear from you!

Master Graveheart

Updated:  March 7, 2006

There are very few TV shows out there that I find to be even worth it that aren't anime.  While watching Excel Saga for the first time (which I love now) I find myself putting everything aside ever since January to watch my favorite show of all time, 24 on Fox.  What's not to love about this show?  It's always different, it's got great characters, it can make you hate the bad guy, its the very definition of drama, and the action sequences are second to none.  If you haven't seen 24, shame on you.  The next episode is on Monday, March 13th.  Someone is supposed to die so if you want a dose of the drama, there is your chance.

In comic news, I've added a new page of Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia.  It's been up for a while for those of you who haven't been near the CCA message boards.  You can check it out here.

Master Graveheart

Updated:  February 4, 2006

With Super Bowl Sunday coming around, I want to make my pick this year known.  I've been right about the winner of the big tame ever since the Patriots beat the Rams, and I want my streak to keep going, so my offical "Masterful Pick" is the Pittsburgh Steelers!  Watch this, now they're going to lose since I picked them -_-.

Anyway, while I enjoy the NFL Experience here in Detroit, I'll be working hard and hardly working all at once.  I've talked with Zanza and he's agreed to hold off updating for now until I can do some major re-working jobs on this site including new backgrounds and new layouts, hopefully.  Those other pages I promised you?  On the way.

Zanza

Updated:  February 4, 2006

Hopefully emailing will be active by the time he's done AND we'll be searchable on Google and other search engines.  This site needs more traffic, it's pitiful how bad we're doing sometimes.  ^_^;;;

Master Graveheart

Updated:  January 25, 2006

Meanwhile, you may have noticed I've taken down the update markers for the improv comic.  You can find the link to the completed comic in the comics section.  If I can pry myself away from the MegaMan X Collection for GameCube, I'll get some heavy duty work done on the comic.

Zanza

Updated:  January 6, 2006

No real update this time.  Just added two images to the Sheloyd galleries, curiously of Robbie Allen and Kuchinawa.  I'm also working more with Graves on the layouts of both sites.  In addition, I'm going to be making the Sheloyd shrine a lot fancier so it's not just this dull black and white.  It's the greatest couple in Tales of Symphonia and they deserve the extra style!  ^_^

Master Graveheart

Updated:  December 28, 2005

I was debating with myself weather or not I should update for something this small, but I just wanted to let you all know that the second page of my improv comic has been completed.  For now, I'm going to have a ticker at the top of my news page.  It'll lead to the first chapter, my chapters, and the latest chapter of the comic.  I'll update them as soon as new chapters become avalible.  Enjoy the new year, everyone and I'll see you all in 2006!

Master Graveheart

Updated:  December 9, 2005

My first order of business is to let you all know that I have finally submitted my chapter of "How Morrigan and Cammy Saved Christmas."  You can view the comic here at the official CCA website.  There may be a third round added, so stay tuned boys and girls.

Secondly, my third, fourth, and fifth page of Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia should be up soon.  Sorry, but school really delayed my progress of finishing up ToS and getting my save markers in place for when I do the other pages of the comic.

And finally, I will be working on my first "Grave Rant," which has a yet-to-be-determined topic, but chances are it will be about characters against other characters with my take on who the winner would be and why.  I've just always wanted to so something like that, but again, don't quote me on it.

Zanza

Updated:  December 9, 2005

Anyway, now, by popular demand, I have finally made the Sheena and Lloyd galleries!  (Insert victory fanfare here) I've also found a couple new Sheloyd images that have been added to the shrine.  There is much more artwork I have to add to all the shrines, but for now I wanted to get at least a few up to get you all going.  

Remember, if you see your art here, and it belongs to you and you're not given credit, contact me and I'll make sure the appropriate credit is given.  If your art is here, and you don't want it to be here, just ask me and I'll take it down, though I'm sure the fans here at this site would love to see it stay.  Again, I can't always contact the original artists either because of a lack of response, inability to ask, or the art was directed to me by another person or from a message board post, or something like that.  I want all of you artists to be happy, so if there has to be a change, feel free to let me know when my email comes up.

In addition, I've added my personal avatar and signature picture from my account on the Tales of Symphonia message boards.  Hopefully people enjoy seeing my works.

Email still isn't up yet either.  Don't expect it anytime soon.

Master Graveheart

Updated:  November 24, 2005

1. I haven't gotten the appropriate scene rips from Tales of Symphonia to make page 3 for Sango vs. ToS... yet.
2. I may have been working on my signs for WWE Survivor Series in Detroit this Sunday.

Anyway, I should have Page 3 of the comic done by my next update.  If you need to contact me or Zanza for anything, until we get our email accounts set up through this site, we're going to ask that you PM me your thoughts through the Kikouken City Message Board.  DON'T make topic threads about your thoughts please.  I'm usually hanging out there, so give me a ring and I'll answer your requests, or forward them to Zanza where appropriate.

Oh yes, and if you're interested, I finished the logo for Tifa vs. WWE.  I'm not that pleased with it though, since the Raw stage is severely outdated.  At least it has the wrestling ring in it.  Plus it gave me the chance to use my simple Tifa edit.  Yes, she will be in her Advent Children outfit, which I personally think is totally badass.  I mean, I like her old outfit, but this one is just so much better.

Zanza

Updated:  November 24, 2005

My next update will hopefully be announcing the Lloyd and Sheena galleries.  Remember, there may be other characters involved in the pictures besides those two, so don't be surprised if you see one of Sheena and Colette in the Sheena gallery or one of Lloyd and Zelos in the Lloyd gallery.  In addition to the Lloyd and Sheena galleries, I hope to have my first "Tales Talk" up, which will be the "Term Paper" that made me a name for myself in the Skit-Style BBS and the official Tales of Symphonia message boards.  Well... maybe they didn't, but the members sure won't forget any time soon, let me tell you that much.  Anyway, that was just a rough draft anyway, so don't be surprised if I decide to post something a little different.

Graves and I are also going to be busy making minor tweaks to the site over time, so don't be surprised if the page looks different next time you come here.  We're going to be working on the background, mostly.  Plain black is just so boring.  Plus our site layouts are looking TOO similar, so we hope to change it up a little bit, even if it's just a font and background change.

We're also going to be working on our email accounts, so you can start contacting us soon (hopefully).

You stay classy, World Wide Web.

Master Graveheart

Updated:  November 20, 2005

For those who don't know, crossover comics are fan-edited comics which pit two or more characters, usually from different series', against one another in a comical battle.  The most prominent crossover comic website is none other than the home of the Crossover Comic Archive, or the CCA, which I hope to be a member of if my first comic goes well.

Speaking of first comics, the first two pages of my first comic, Sango vs. Tales of Symphonia, is up as we speak.  Every so often, hopefully pretty quickly, I'll be posting new pages to the comic until it reaches completion.  In addition, I'm participating in the CCA's improv crossover comic, "How Morrigan and Cammy Saved Christmas," which we all hope will be done BY Christmas.  ^_^

Anyway, back to the site.  It's a pretty simple design.  You'll notice the buttons at the top of the page.  They're pretty self explanatory.  Main takes you back to the homepage of this site where you can get to Zanza's half, Graveheart Home takes you back to this page, Comics takes you to the comics page, etc. etc.  The thing is, I'm not sure if I'm going to keep the Sango and Tifa mini-shrines up.  I really don't have that much for it besides a few pieces of official art for both, along with some fan art for Tifa's.

The links page is pretty well set.  I think I've got all I wanted to put in it.  More links may come, but that's pretty much all we need for now.

That's just about all I really want to say for this first edition of "Graveheart News."  I'll try to update my site every so often, so keep checking back.

Welcome to the Crossover Comic HQ!  Please pardon our dust while both sites attempt to get up and running full speed ahead.

PS:  My email is going to take some time getting set up.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Zanza

Updated:  November 20, 2005

Over one year later I finally get off my lazy ass and make the site, with help from my longtime partner in crime, Graves, who has waited over FIVE years to get his crossover comic site out.  What a guy, huh?

Anyway, welcome one and all to "Zanza's (almost) Ultimate Sheloyd Page!"  I am your host, Zanza, your authority on everything Sheloyd related.  Like yourself, most likely, I am a huge fan of the Sheloyd, which is the romance between Tales of Symphonia's Lloyd Irving and Sheena Fujibayashi, and enjoy sharing it with others.  I guess you can say I'm a fan boy, but there really isn't a problem with it, is there?  ^_^

The site, both halves, are pretty straightforward.  I have my Sheloyd Shrine, which consists of MORE than just pictures.  I also have individual Lloyd, Sheena, and Group galleries.  The Group galleries is basically pictures that HAVE Lloyd and Sheena in them, along with other characters, but not in a romantic sense.

I'm always accepting fanart.  If you have any Lloyd, Sheena, or Sheloyd fanart, be sure to send them my way.  Zanza I should have our email accounts set up soon.

Images for Lloyd and Sheena's individual gallery, as well as the group gallery, will be up shortly.  Please be patient as it'll all be worth it, trust me.  Until then, enjoy the Sheloyd images.  Let's face it, it's what most of you are here to see, right?  ^_^

I hope you enjoy what I have to offer on this site.  Don't forget to visit Graves' side too.  He's doing a comic featuring Sheena.  Pardon both of our dust while we try and get everything running to utter perfection.  Image galleries should be up in a few days.

Until next time, everyone!