Clarification on The Fine Game of Nil

Since 2018, I have been publishing my webcomic The Fine Game of Nil on this site. The story is an original work of science fiction that I created, written and illustrated by me, Pedro Cruz. It explores themes of the future, virtual simulations, and the struggle to understand the nature of reality. Recently I became aware of other works online that have adopted both the same unusual title and a very similar conceptual space. I want to make it clear that The Fine Game of Nil originated here, years before these other uses appeared. My version of The Fine Game of Nil is: First published online in 2018 on this blog. Developed as a longform science-fiction comic series. Currently being prepared in book form, with submission made to Amazon KDP. While I respect the creativity of others, I feel it is important to assert the authorship and originality of my work publicly. The Fine Game of Nil is my creation, and this blog remains its official home. Thank you to all readers who have followed the story over the years. Your support ensures that the true version of The Fine Game of Nil remains visible and recognized. — Pedro Cruz

INTERLUDE

Last summer my family and I suffered a severe accident that left me with two fractured vertebrae. I won't go into details, but believe me when I say it could have been far worse.  After having to wear an orthopedic brace for three months, I'm currently undergoing physical therapy. I've been slowly recovering.

Since then, even though I've had plenty of time, I didn't get to draw much. Oh, yes, I've done some doodles and sketches here and there, but nothing of consequence. As hard as it might be for some people to grasp, drawing is quite a lot of intensive labor, and drawing comics even more so. Also, it's quite hard on the back too. Luckily, before the accident, I already had all of "The Fine Game of Nil" done until page 114, which I finally posted last week - believe it or not, I work that far ahead of schedule! 

Nevertheless, as much as page 114 could (in a way) be seen as the end of the story, there remain in script format almost twenty more pages to be drawn that will - hopefully - tie any loose threads left.

It is my intention to finish those remaining pages as time and energy allows and to collect them along with the rest of the previous pages in a book version. Whenever it's done and ready, I will let you know all the details right here.

"The Fine Game of Nil" was always intended to be a very experimental (for me, at least) comic. I've enjoyed immensely getting this story and these characters finally out of my head and into a visual form. It is the longest, most epic and yet intimate story I have ever done.

In the meantime, I can be reached right here through the comments section and email.  You can also find me on Facebook.

Take care!

  

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H-alt #9 nomeado para Melhor Fanzine no Amadora BD 2020

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O número 9 da revista H-alt, em que participei com mais um episódio da versão em português da minha BD "O Jogo de Nil",  também está nomeado para os Prémios Nacionais de Banda Desenhada na categoria de Melhor Fanzine/ Publicação Independente no Festival Amadora BD 2020.  Parabéns ao editor Sérgio Santos e aos restantes autores que colaboraram neste número!

H-alt #9, to which I contributed with another installment of the portuguese version of my comic "The Fine Game of Nil", has also been nominated for the National Comic Book Awards under the category of Best Fanzine/ Independent Publication at the Festival Amadora BD 2020. Congratulations to editor Sérgio Santos and the other contributors to this issue!

Mindex nomeado para Melhor Obra de BD de Autor Português no Amadora BD 2020

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O meu mais recente livro, Mindex (com arte da minha autoria, argumento de Fernando Dordio e Mário Freitas, publicado pela Kingpin Books) está nomeado para os Prémios Nacionais de Banda Desenhada na categoria de Melhor Obra de BD de autor português no Festival Amadora BD 2020. É gratificante ver o nosso trabalho e esforço reconhecido. Obrigado a todos os envolvidos!

My most recent book, Mindex ( with art by myself, story by Fernando Campos and Mário Freitas, published by Kingpin Books) has been nominated for the National Comic Book Awards under the category of Best Comic Book from a Portuguese Author at the Festival Amadora BD 2020. It is great to see our work and effort recognized. Thanks to all involved!

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