I'm Matthew Taranto of Brawl in the Family & Tadpole Treble--AMA!

Will we ever see a Kickstarter for one last production of the beloved DeDeDolls(maybe even in the Blue/White style)?

What was your favorite storyline that you did? Mine was Cocoon Academy.

This was... pretty unexpected, but a pleasant surprise nonetheless.

My question to you is, how did you find the motivation to make these comics for so long? I realize you did this as sort of a side project for class I believe, but what really inspired you to keep going for all these years?

If you could have one of "your" characters (as in, a character you made up or the the version of a certain Nintendo character you made) join an official Smash game, who would it be?

Matthew, if this is really you, I want to thank you so much. I picked up your comic sometime in 2008, shortly after the "...Daddy?" comic after seeing a bunch of your comics on another forum. I showed it to my sister and my elementary school going brother and they loved it. Throughout the years while I was in high school, my brother would come into my room every morning to see the new brawl in the family. We all enjoyed it for the six years it was up and will cherish the comic and the memories we have reading it. Thank you for such a wonderfully entertaining time.

Hey Matthew! Really glad you're doing this AMA.

As someone who tried and failed to make a smash bros webcomic, once you came up with an idea for a strip, did you ever find yourself questioning if it was funny enough or if enough people would understand the joke? When you did have doubts about a comic's reception, what process did you go through to confirm or deny that it was worth publishing to your website?

What gave you the idea to present Waluigi in the way that you did in the comic?

How's your day going?

What is your favorite Calvin and Hobbes strip?

So just because you are ending bitf that doesn't mean we will stop seeing you around the internet right? it will be sad to see the comic go but i hope to still maybe see some of your content/comments around places like this.

Did you make enough money off of BitF to make a living off of it or did you have a full time job while you did the comic?

Hey Matthew! Big fan of your comic. Which character not in smash 4 would be your #1 newcomer for smash 5?

Your comic has been in the front of my bookmarks bar for as long as I can remember, from computer to computer. You've touched a lot of us over the years with your mixture of silliness and cheer, and while I'm sad to see the comic go, I wish you endless luck in the future.

I've been bumbling around for a long time trying to figure out what I want to do with my life. What advice would you give to someone in my position?

Also this was intentional right this had to be intentional right because oh my god the feels

What do you think of the competitive Super Smash Bros. community?

Hey Matthew! Thanks for doing this~

I understand Adeleine being a Kirby character and many people enjoying her in Crystal Shards. (Adore the character myself and wish the Kirby series would do more with her.) But she's never been so much as mentioned in a Smash game. What inspired you to add Adeleine to a series about Brawl?

How did you think of the concept for Tadpole Treble?

I would also just like to thank you for making such a wonderful webcomic and I would also like to just to apologise for not buying the book trilogy. Living in Australia, the posting cost is just too much for me :( But rest assured I will buy Tadpole Treble when it releases. Looks like a amazing game!

How do you feel about Waluigi being turned into a big thing in the BiTF fandom? Do you find it funny? Personally, I love it, but how do you yourself feel about Waaa?

Hey Matt! What's your favorite Nintendo franchise other than Smash Bros?

I hope for the best and wish you luck with your future endeavors :)

Now, we know you like Adeleine, but did you like the other characters in Kirby 64 as well?

Also, I remember seeing a few people wondering on the forum--you had been going to E3 even before you started working on Tadpole Treble. How did you start going?

And finally, how much will the final song break our hearts? ;~;

Hey man, just wanted to say that I've enjoyed your comic. A lot, might have to do a complete reread through some hungover Sunday.

Matthew! Hi, I love you man!

My question ties into one of your older comics (Dedede and Kirby comparing Brawl and Melee). I gotta ask, have you ever played Project M? If you have, what are your thoughts?

yo i'm gettin all tearful over here, bitf really brought me joy over the past few years...
http://brawlinthefamily.keenspot.com/2009/05/05/159-security/ this is the first one i saw.. crazy to see your art come along so far in such a short time. thanks for all the comics man... i don't know what i'm gonna do on tuesday and friday anymore...

Is there any playable character in the smash universe that you haven't played an original game featuring them? If so, did it affect how you included them in the comic?

Also coming from a long time fan, you're awesome dude.

Can we be lefty buddies?

Holy crap, this AMA is actually happening!

First of, thank you for sharing your talent and humor with us over the years. BitF is my favorite webcomic, I've been following since 250 and I'm deeply sad to see it end.

But on to the actual questions:

What's your favorite Zelda game? I've only ever played Twilight Princess but I really want to get into the series.

What do you predict your future career as a webcomic artist will look like? Or are you going to fully focus on developing games? I'd love to see you make a name for yourself, and plan on supporting Tadpole Treble and all your future projects.

Finally, I wanna know who you'd like to see on the Smash Bros roster. I'd like to see Bandana Dee, and since you're a Kirby fan I was wondering if he was on your wish list as well?

First off, I want to say thank you. I loved the comic, and I love the fact that you portrayed my favorite Nintendo character(Daisy) in a good way, as opposed to the backlash she typically gets.

My question: Did you ever have any ideas for a Xenoblade comic that didn't quite make it? I was always secretly hoping you'd do one.

What's your favorite pokemon?

Hey Matthew! Super generic question, which is your absolute favourite comic you've made during your time with BITF? In extension, your favourite BITF character?

Not sure if this has been asked before or not, but out of all the characters you could have chosen as the main character, why Kirby?

Do you want to join the Radiant Alliance? It's a group of people that like Ike. We'd love to have someone as awesome as you.

What's your favorite video game of all-time?

Hey man! Thanks for doing these comics all these years!

My question is simply what is (or rather, what were) your most wanted newcomers?

Also, where can we expect to see you after BitF?

Was it intentional that the last strip is releasing the same day as the new Smash game?

Matthew, I want to personally thank you for all the amazing years of BitF. I can't think of a single strip that hasn't been funny, and they're always able to cheer me up when I'm in a dark place. Yesterday's comic in particular was exceptionally heartwarming, I'll admit that it even made me cry. So thank you, I feel like I owe so much to you for your amazing work, and good luck in your future endeavors! I'll definitely be picking up Tadpole Treble when it comes out!

But anyway, here's my question. Do you have a favorite robot master from the Mega Man series and/or which one is your favorite to draw?

Again, thank you so much!

You ever put up a comic that you didn't get the reaction you were hoping for from?

Okay! Two questions:

I'd honestly love to know why Kirby is the main character of BitF. I really love it, haha.

Also, I couldn't really find out, but how much would it cost to buy all three BitF books?

MATTHEW I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Question: Are there any nintendo series that you haven''t gotten into as much as others?

^i'llmissyou

Did you have Dedede's last line thought up from the start?

What's your favorite Paper Mario game?

Hi there Matthew! I'm super excited about your AMA! Your work has inspired me to do my own smashbros webcomic. It's been so much fun seeing your style develop over the years!

• What advice would you have to give to another individual wanting to do a webcomic? (particularly to one that is not especially artistically inclined?)

• What are you top five or ten gaming soundtracks? What Songs in particular?

• How long have you been playing piano / singing?

• Would you mind telling us a funny/cute story or moment about you and Sarah?

• Which newcomer are you most excited for in the next Smash Bros Game?

Who is the best Smash 4 newcomer?

I was pretty excited you were able to draw Shulk before it was over. Thank you for making Brawl in the Family. It was a comic I was able to enjoy with my family and quote to friends making me seem funnier than I really am.

As for a question, you are a big Nintendo fan (as everyone should be). Do you have any non-Nintendo favorites (games, characters, or otherwise)?

Will we ever see that pg-13 strip about Mario and the Thwomp that you mentioned?

First of all, just mentioning that, like everyone else here, I am a huge fan of your comic, and I hope that whatever lies ahead for you is nothing but goodness, because you left behind an equal legacy of goodness.

For my question: If you could design a Trailer for a new character for Sm4sh (any character you like, confirmed or deconfirmed), who would it be for and what would the trailer look like?

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Welcome to /r/smashbros, /u/matthewtaranto, where Yoshi is bigger than Ridley. Stupid jokes aside, though, what is your favorite game on a non-Nintendo system?

Ok so big question here... What happens to Kirby and Jigglypuff after the story? Also spinning off that Samus and Falcon/Snake? Also DeeDee and Aideen? I need to know my ships man...

Honestly I thought your main would have been one of the kirby characters.

I hadn't gotten into your comic until a little while back, but already I'm sad to see it go. Which story arc was the most fun for you to think up / draw?

Sorry if this has been asked before, but why did you end the comic? You seem just as upset as the fans that it's ending. :(

Will we ever see the alternate ending for Brawl in the Family that you mentioned where Master Hand turns out to be Waluigi?

What Do you think about Duck Hunt Dog?

Why did you decide to go for the blue color to your comics?

Also, how did you come up with the idea for the fish from Wind Waker to narrate some of the issues?

Sad to see BitF end, I've been reading since number 200, but we all gotta move on.

What would you think if someone made a spiritual successor to your comic? Or a sequel? Etc. I've heard some people mention it but I think you should get to make the call for that stuff.

I'm going to miss BitF...

But anyways, do you think you might ever continue it every now and then with a special strip or two? I love your E3 reviews, the style is so entertaining and pretty, and I'm sure everyone would love to hear from you every now and again!

Where do you go from here Matthew? What can we expect after TT?

How many people averagely view your webcomic? might try my hand at it someday

but i wanna see if the viewership is there

Hey Matthew, you may not remember but you visited my New Leaf town last year to sell turnips (price was 500-something). Coincidentally, you were working on comic 500 then.

Anyway, what reward $30 or less should I get from your Kickstarter?

Hi Matt!

Big fan here. Followed BitF since the IGN Board days! I posted in your original thread! (I even wrote you fan mail like three years ago and you drew me an original sketch! Still have it, and love it!)

Proof!

Anyway, it's a pleasant surprise you're doing an AMA! Sad the comic is ending though. Gonna miss it! It had a phenomenal run. Good thing it's ending on such a high note, and I am looking forward to Tadpole Treble!

So my question; With the comic's (feel-enduing) ending eminent, do you have any big comic ideas/plots you didn't get to do for one reason or another? Like any 'big' story arcs like Cocoon Academy or A Mushroom Kingdom Carol? Or did you get to do pretty much all you wanted?

Oh, and I'm totally going to hop on to the "DeDeDoll Kickstarter" Bandwagon. I never bought one myself (they went out of stock before I could get my chance and the funds together) and I'd love to get one myself!

Heya, Matthew! Thanks for six+ years of the comic. I started reading when you posted the early comics on GameFAQs so I feel like I've been following your journey from the very start.

Anyway, my question is: any Mii Fighters you're thinking of making for the new game? And which of the three styles is your favorite?

What's next on the plate for you?

Which comic do you wish you had done differently?

Hey Matthew, love you comic, one of my favorites! My question is, what's your opinion on Rosalina joining Smash? And as an adjacent, why didn't she appear much in BitF (only as a Xmas ghost once)?

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You are ending the webcomic because ideas are scarce. Do you think you'll do the occasional comic strip whenever a good idea hatches? I recall 2P Start did something similar.

What is your opinion on Waluigi not being playable in Smash 4?

Hey Matthew! Long time fan here!

What was your inspiration to start doing musical comics? Maybe I just haven't looked hard enough, but I don't think I've ever seen something like that before.

This isn't a question, but I also just want to thank you for writing one of the few extremely charming and (mostly) innocent web comics out there. It lets the whole family enjoy it!

Have you done any programming for the upcoming game?

Who's your favorite underrated character in BitF? And congrats on finishing up the comic!

What's going to happen to the podcast now that the strip is over? Will you still do it?

Which of the 600 Brawl In The Family comics is your personal favorite?

What do you consider the best comic/song relating to BITF you've ever made?

What was your favorite Brawl in the Family strip you've done? And why that one? Or, if you can't decide on just one (I know I sure can't), why those?

Obligatory thank you for all the years of a wonderful web comic, by the way. It's been a real trip.

Hello Matthew. How are you? :) What were some of the feelings you had while drawing the last comic / song?

Whatever happened to the classic "Kirby eats something" gags? I miss those.

In the Shutting Down the Comic strip, you mentioned that there was one Waluigi strip that you never found. Do you remember what it was?

Hello! Big fan of your work. My question to you would be,

WHY DON'T YOU HAVE A NESS FLAIR??

Hey Matt! Thanks for the awesome webcomic, I have been following it for so many years, its the first thing I put up on my browser every day to check for updates, seeing it go is really sad, but it had to happen :(

But I digress, my question is, after the comic ends, will you still think about posting updates every once in a blue moon on the website.

Thank you sooo much.

Hi Matthew, I'm going to ask a really basic question here: Who is your favorite newcomer for Smash 4?

Hey Matt! I've been a fan of BitF for a long time running, and it's melancholy to see it go. I have two simple questions for you:

• Will the website stay up, and, if not, where will us fans be able to find issues of the comic online?

• What was your favorite idea for a comic that you didn't end up using?

Hi, Matt! I'm a big fan of your work!

Anyway, what's a newcomer character you'd want in Smash Bros. that has probably zero chance of actually getting in?

Are there any characters you wish you'd made more comics with? Or any ones that you wanted to use more but couldn't think of a lot of opportunities?

Hey, Matthew! It's been a good run for BitF, I must say. Anyway, here's my question: How hard is it to think up funny and engaging scenarios for characters to be in? I.E how do you keep comic arcs from becoming stale? It's something I've been genuinely interested in how you handle.

Thank you for everything you've done these past few years. I really appreciate everything you've done and will definitely be purchasing volumes two and three when I have the money for them. I can't wait to see more from you and well definitely be following Tadpole Treble. Thanks again for the wonderful experience.

Hi Matthew! Will the website still be up after the comic ends?

thank you for all that you have done...

Thought of doing animation on a large scale?

I just want to say, as a fan since near the comic's beginning, I just have to say thank you for being so awesome. I've even started doodling my own webcomic because of you. But let's get to the main point of an ama, what character did you want to make a comic of but never did?

I really enjoy Brawl in the Family, it's one of my favorite webcomics, and it was a big inspiration for me to start making my own little comic series. I've sketched a few already but I don't think they're really good. Are there any tips or pointers you can give me?

Hey, huge fan! I just recently found out about your webcomic and read all of them in about a week! Really sad that its over, but thanks for all your hard work! Who is your favorite character to draw?

How long do the comics take to draw and write on average?

Also, I love the comic. A friend told me about it a while back and I've followed the comic since then. Even got myself a Dededoll.

Hey Matthew, I've been a fan of BitF for years, shortly after the site first went up. I mostly just want to thank you for all the amazing comics you've made, and that I will dearly miss them.
Also, I'm worried that I won't be able to order Volumes 2 and 3 before the Kickstarter ends, will there be any opportunity to do so afterwards?

This isn't a question, but I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you so much for making my absolute favorite webcomic. I've been reading for over four and a half years, and it feels like a small part of me is packing up and leaving now that you're ending the comic. But I'm really glad that you're ending it on such a high note, rather than having a decline in quality. Tadpole Treble looks like a fantastic game that I will definitely be checking out when it releases. Anyway, thank you for an awesome ride, and I wish you the best of luck from here!

Did you catch the Family Guy/Simpsons crossover the other night?

By the way, I found the comic back on April Fools' 2009 when I was lurking on Smashboards and, for some reason, someone posted the Waluigi comics. I've been a close follower and fan ever since, and I have to say, thank you so much for all the laughs, and bringing all new levels of greatness to all those classic Nintendo characters. And Dark Pit.

I used to go on the forum sometimes, I was Jakovu/Space Whale Scrubber.

Except for the occasional strips that I would see posted here and there, I never actually read your comic regularly. I started it last night and currently up to 200. I'm hoping I can finish by the time you release the final one.

Just wanted to say you do great work and I'm sorry for not reading sooner.

Hey! I've loved you guys for a while now, just wanted to say thanks for the awesome comics!

Who are you most excited to play as in Smash 4? Also, who is your most wanted new-comer (ridiculous or not)?

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I just want to say thank you Matthew for creating the best web comic I've ever had the privilege of reading. Will the website be staying up? I want to still be able to read the comic but I can't buy the books due to postage to Australia being almost the same amount as the books themselves.

Thanks for the Smiles and Tears Matthew! I just wanted to express that I hope all future endeavors are met with the love and success you've found with BItF!

Sorry for asking such a stupid question, but...

From BitF #599:

Yes, the Hand is me. But I’m far from the only one, so don’t be too sad, everyone! The gang will continue to have adventures in all sorts of different forms…and heck, some of them might even be spearheaded by you!

I've got to be reading too much into this, because it's certainly too good to be true, but I can't help but ask... this doesn't mean there are plans to have someone else take up the torch for the comic, or even turn it into some sort of collaborative fan art community or something like that, does it? It's got to mean that we'll be the Hand in the sense that we'll be playing Smash for years to come, right?

Oh, also a second question, if you don't mind... How can you do a Kickstarter for a physical book of the comic? Won't Nintendo sue you for copyright infringement?

Which cut character from Smash 4 will you miss the most?

I know you don't plan to do a sequel to BiTF, but what about a site/blog where other people submit Smash comics? Kinda like a collaborative comic.

It'd fit nicely with the message of BiTF #599, with you stepping down and others taking your place. It'd kinda be the central "comics about Smash" website.

Hey, I have a random alternative to making 1,000 comics: Just count the number of days until comic 1,000 would have been, and post a comic to the website when that day hits.

Totally flawless. Literally no way this could fail.

I may be a bit late, but Meet Me at Final Destination part 5 was fucking beautiful.

Did you ever imagine your comic getting so big and lasting as long as it did? Did it ever become overwhelming?

Why is Brawl in the Family ending, and will it continue or blend into Smash 4?

Hi Matthew! It's nice to meet you. :)

Something I've always wondered about: what's the greatest part of making a webcomic? For instance, is there a difference in making content for the internet as opposed to the real world?

I think the ending (so far) is going perfectly. I'm a bit of a sap as well, so I'm glad you didn't go with your alternate ending. :) Thanks for all of your brilliance through all the years.

Hello, Matthew! I am a stranger from the internet here to ask you questions. They are as follows:

• Where do you see the "neglected" franchises of Nintendo going (Metroid, F-Zero, older NES stuff like Ice Climbers, Mach Rider, StarTropics, etc.)?

• Before you got wrapped up in game development and other things that lead to the comic's end, did you see the comic ending at one point? If you did, how did you originally see it going down?

• What inspired the comedy, art, and overall style of BitF?

• Do you see yourself working on more games if Tadpole Treble goes over well?

• How has working with Nintendo been? Are they helping closely, watching from a distance, or something else?

• Who is your favorite newcomer (unless you have been avoiding spoilers, which... uh... would be kind of hard for your line of work)?

• What were your first thoughts whenever the original Smash came out (if you were in on that one)? Melee? Brawl? This new one?

Also, let me take the time to say that your work is just absolutely amazing. If Nintendo Power was still around, I would have loved to see your comics become a part of the issues. (Yes, I look forward to your future works in NF Magazine, as I have heard of!) Every time I see Secret Santa, I can't help but laugh. It's just so great that a comic that didn't rely on cheap humor stuck around for this long, and it's a shame to see it go. But I can totally tell that your humor and style will live on in your new game(s?!). I remember when the How Dedede Stole Christmas comics were coming out, how crazy it was to have a song attached to it. And then Ode to Minions, and then on and on...

I have to admit, I did have a bit of a falling out for a while as the comic kind of fell off my radar while I was doing other things. But I began reading again a few months ago whenever I was digging through some browser bookmarks, I think.

Well, farewell you beautiful comic. That was a great conclusion, too. My Wii U looks forward to your art and music filling its processors.

^{Whoops, I just realized I rambled on for a bit there. Sorry!}

Edit: This is just too good of an opportunity to pass up... Do you think we could play Smash online someday? I don't care when, just as long as I could face off against possibly one of the most dedicated Smash fans ever.

Edit Again: Oh, more questions! Ha. ^Ha.

• What was collaborating with 2Pstart like?

• What's your comic drawing process? Your music creating process? (Also, why did you pick the songs you did in the Mega Man medley for the Prodigal Robot? Did they just blend well?)

Sorry for the tower of text. This is like the time I sent in a letter asking for a GBA version of Smash Bros. with Sora from Kingdom Hearts in it whenever I was like, 7 or something. Except I might actually get a response this time. (I did get a letter back, but it wasn't too, uh, human-like.)

Okay, okay, I'm done! Promise!

Wait, one more!

• What's your creative process? When do you decide something isn't up to standard? How do you come up with stuff?

ABSOLUTE FINAL QUESTION CUTOFF LINE

Sorry if that's a bit too jumbled.

I just went back to watch How the King Stole Christmas, and it's funny how many of those references I didn't get whenever the comic first came out. Back then I didn't lurk the internet and play games like I do now, so it's funny to see those references... the Pigmask, Sakurai, Metroid (yes, there was no Metroid in my life as a kid) stuff, and just Kirby and general, because I had never even heard of Kirby back then. All I knew was Mario, Zelda, and everything else was such a big discovery... "Whaaaat? There's games Nintendo wouldn't release in America?" I would proclaim after finding those bunch of Melee trophies...

At this point, I can't promise that I won't ramble on some more. Heh.

More Edit: sniff, I can't contain this nostalgia for the wild west that was the internet. I still love High Comedy though. If I ever work in an office or as a teacher, this is a comic I would cut out of the newspaper and magnet onto a cabinet or my desk.

Who is your SSB OTP?

Jiggs and Kirby or Falcon and Samus?

Hey, how are ya?

So, you're going into game design now. Are there any plans to return to comic-writing after Tadpole Treble comes out?

No question. Just... Thank you.

Hey, Matt. I discovered your comics about a year ago. They are beyond fantastic; I love how you've tied all of the worlds together seamlessly to make sense with SSB.

My question is simple: has Nintendo ever contacted you about your comics? Be it for compliments and such?

I don't really have a question here, I just want to say thank you for what you've done. Every time I've read through the archives you've always put a smile on my face with the comics. You do a wonderful job and I'm going to miss Brawl in the Family a lot. You're fantastic and I can't wait to see your other projects.

• If Tadpole Treble got a non-character spot in Smash Bros, would you rather have it represented with an item, a stage, a song, a regular trophy, or an assist trophy?

• Out of all the Brawl in the Family comics you've written, which one's your least favorite?

• If you could have Sakurai revive one dead Nintendo franchise, which one would you have him resurrect?

• What's your favorite Kirby copy ability?

• What's your favorite ice cream?

I love BitF and will miss it so much. Do you think we could possibly get yearly update on Kirby, metaknight, and Dedede? Maybe Christmas strips? I would love you forever and always.

Any chance of the BitF books being able to buy for us in Europe, I don't really want to play the equivelent of $130+ because of shipping to buy all those books, as awesome as they are

Hey Matthew. BIG fan of your work.

So Question, What was your least favorite BitF Comic? and why?

Hey Matt, I love BITF, have been reading it and it has helped me throughout being out of school between Year 7 and 10.

Are you aware of this video?

Rince

Is there an easy way to find all the comics a particular character is in? I really like the Captain Falcon ones.

FALCON PENNANCE!

Matthew, you have been with me for, pretty much, all of high school. Every day I would come home to read your silly and cheery comics. You are, without a doubt, my favorite web comic artist ever. I just want to say thank you for all 600 comics over the years. We're gonna miss you, man :')

Also, since it's question time, what's your favorite Kirby game of all time and why?

Matthew, thank you for all the laughs over the last couple of years. It's been amazing. Your comic helped me through some tough times in my life, so I'm sad to see it go, but still happy nonetheless. As for my question, what's your favorite Kirby Copy Ability?

Hey Matt, I just want to thank you for the years of laughs and smiles you've given me over the years. I've been following BitF ever since that very first thread on the IGN SSBB board, and while it's sad to see the comic end, I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Question time: which one of Kirby's hats is your favorite?

Legs or pancakes?

I remember hearing about the comic on Starmen.net just as it was getting started. It's been a really great run, thank you for everything!!

Where exactly does Waluigi go on vacation? The first thing that just came to my mind was a Waluigi version of the Holiday Vacation arc.

Brawl out of the Family? :>

Sooo, suppose if an idea for a BitF comic pops up in your head on its own, with no help from anyone, even long after you've ended the comic, and you're all like "Oh, this'll be an AWESOME and FUNNY idea for a BitF comi---ohhh wait, I forgot that I wrapped up that comic a while ago...gosh darn it!", what would you do about that?

I will surely miss the comic and I completely respect any decision you might do with it.

I know this AMA is probably over, but I just gotta say, thanks for making one awesome webcomic.

What is your Smash main? It could be from 64/Melee/PM/Brawl.

Hehehe Smash For The family is next rite? ^rite?

But srsly now , i been a fan for a while of bitf , i remember finding it like 3 or 4 years ago (or so) , and spending the whole afternoon reading all of your comics and catching up to the current one, good stuff!

Bitf has always been something to look forward in tuesdays and fridays for me , and it's sad to see it end , but all good things must come to an end i guess.

There is really a charm of the how the strips never felt to me like they try to hard to be funny , or rely too much on current events , which is pretty darn good for webcomic!

so basically not really a question , but just a huge thanks for entraining me (and a lot of other folks for sure) over the years , hope you do well on future projects :)

guess il might as well ask a question

is the waluigi spin off next? ^/s

When does Dedede "get" Kirby?

Also, can you say that innapropriate thwomp comic idea you mentioned in one of the strips?

What was your favorite strip to make out of the 600?

Do you think you will ever make another comic strip, even just as a one time thing, featuring the BitF cast or even updated to include new comers from Smash 4?

Any idea how long the forums will remain? I may not post as much as i used to, but i browse them everyday still and just wanted to know. (this is Tigerman)

Hi Matt, thanks for having an AMA, huge fan of your work for lots of years. My question: What's it like developing a game for the first time? Were there any hard obstacles you had to overcome while developing Tadpole Treble? And if there were, mind sharing them?

What's your next Webcomic venture? Will there be one?

Hi, Matt!

I'm ashamed to say that I only discovered your comic a week and a half ago. I read them all in three days, but I'd loved to have been around sooner. That being said, I've loved the comic, and I'd like to thank you for all you've done for this community.

Now, I should really ask you some questions so I don't get blown off as spam. What games do you play that have not made an appearance in BiTF? Any particular reason they're not in? What do you actually think of Addie as a playable character? What character was your favorite to write for?

Also, my friend and I have attempted to undertake a lot of creative projects, ranging from a YouTube show to a novel. I've been thinking of our next big idea, and I recently drew inspiration for a webcomic from you. How would you feel about us ripping you off, say about 60%? What tips can you give, being one of the few successful webcomic artists?

Finally, I'd like to thank you again. For everything. This AMA. The comic. The laughs. I hope Tadpole Treble and all your future projects pay off. But you know there's one more question we need to ask: Does Dedede ever get Kirby?

How popular did you think the strip would get when you first started making it? Also what's your favorite color?

How do you think Nefarious and Tadpole Trebble are gonna do? Btw thank you for everything. The waves and waves of entertainment. I'll definitely, without a doubt feel emptier without your comics. You had a good run though! And all good things must come to an end...even though I REALLY don't want this one to!

Hey Matthew! You probably don't remember me from the GameFAQs forums, but we traded in Animal Crossing once! What originally inspired you to go into game design? How did you and your brother decide to work together to fulfill that desire?

Now that you've made Tadpole Treble and worked on Neferious, will you be making more games or even go into game designing?

1.) For your music final that will be coming out this Friday will Pac-Man,the Duck Hunt Duo, Eario, and Isabelle and Villager be showing up or at least as camoes in the video?

2.) What music will be used, is it a new song from the 3DS or a song from Brawl

3.) Who's going to be your starter for the 3DS and Wii U version of Smash Bros that will be coming out this year?

Hey Mr. Taranto! Love your comic! You're such an inspiration to me!

Anyway, I could use a little advice. I've been making comics for a while and just recently started posting some of them (along with other art) on the /r/smashart sub (if ya wanna check them out...I can dream). I was just wondering if you could give me any advice about writing comics. Anything would be awesome! I'll really miss waking up to your comics! But like EarthBound always says, "There are many difficult times ahead, but you must always keep your sense of humor." Good luck to you and fuzzy pickles, man!

Also, wanted newcomers to the next Smash? My tops would be Andy (Advance Wars), Isaac (Golden Sun), and Paula (you know).

I just binged all 599 of your comic strips today, and I've gotta say they are awesome! I didn't think something like that could keep my attention for so long, but it did! You've only made the passionate love I have for Waluigi grow stronger.

My question is kinda weird, but are there any quirky "Self-made" games you've played using Nintendos games as a base? Ex: King of the hill in smash bros.

Hey Matthew! I first heard of your webcomic back when Brawl first came out (I think my brother had found it online), and rediscovered it over a year ago. I really love it and I'm devastated it's ending.

What character would you want in smash, like your dream character? What about your dream stage? Item? What series do you think should have more representation, and what character should be included as part of that?

How do you feel about Ganondorf being a clone of Captain Falcon?

Will we ever see anymore Dededolls being sold? I've always wanted one, but I started reading way after they were sold out. I probably will buy the BitF collection, you need all the help you can get for Tadpole Treble.

Loved last night's strip! What a great way to end the comic!

Seeing that you somewhat predicted the Roy Koopa Thingy and maybe the Ice Climbers being cut, how did you feel about that?

Are there any game critics online that you follow?

What are your mains in each smash game?
Also have you ever played Project M?

What Nintendo game do you believe deserves a new entry?

How do I come up with a question for you while drunk? I'm kicking myself for popping open the wine before popping open the reddit

Hey Matt! Huge fan of BitF. What non-nintendo franchises do you enjoy playing?

Oh man, hope I didn't miss my chance. In the one who requested the AMA so thanks for coming out and doing this.

As someone who's really interested in beginning a webcomic, I was wondering how you started doing, and how things began to change as your comic began to grow.

And I wanted to say thank you. This comic has put countless smiles on my face (probably at least 599). I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Hello! I've been reading your comic on and off for years, and it's one of the best gaming comics I've read. Like many others, I'm sad to see it end after a long time, but you can only go up from there onto other things.

Now the question: What do you want to aim for in the long run? It could be about anything: vidya, college, ect. Also, what's your dream place to visit?

Mathew, are you a supporter of Bandana Dee in smash?

Hi Matthew! I'm a huge fan of all your work, especially everything you put into Turnabout Musical.

What about video games makes you happy/love them so much? I know I'm sort of asking you to define fun, but this question has been haunting me recently.

Video games have lost their appeal to me over the past few years and have been feeling like a dead-end aspect of my life. I pretty much grew up with a GameCube controller in my hand; video games as a whole have taken up the majority of my free time. I use competitive games to meet friends, but most other games have begun to lose their magic. I even feel unmotivated to go to Smash tournaments. Should I stop playing video games? If not, how do I make video games a meaningful part of my life without making them my whole life? (i.e. a career).

Sorry for my obscure question, I'm just trying to break from this uneasiness I have about video games.

I wish you the best of luck with future projects, your career, and the rest of your life!

Hey Matthew! Big fan! I wanted to know if there was any character you wish drew or added to the comic more? And as a little side question, do you like Mr. Game and Watch?

Hi Matt! Thanks for taking the time out of your life to not only do this, but for providing hours of entertainment that I'm sure all of us have gotten from reading your comic.

A couple of questions for you:

Is there any comic, that looking back on it now, you wished you either did differently or replaced entirely with a different strip idea?

I don't know if it'll be in the books at all, but is there any plan to do a "cutting-room floor" type of list of ideas that never made it to the full comic?

If you could add any non-Nintendo video game character to Smash, who would it be?

No question, just wanted to let you know that I put some shades on my DeDeDoll and he looks super chill.

Hey Matthew! I'm a big fan of the webcomic; I've been reading since mid-2010. Sad to see it ending but thanks so much for the laughs over the years! I can't tell you how many Tuesdays and Fridays of mine have been brightened up thanks to Brawl in the Family.

Since that wasn't really a question... for fun or for glory?

I was so sad to find out that the comic was starting to end just 2 weeks after I found out about it...It was pretty funny!

So my question is pretty much, aside from Tadpole Treble, what else are you working on?

How did you come up with your usual username TriforceBun?

Hi Matt! I just want to say I've been a fan of BitF since Snake in the Grass. I'm sad to see it go, but I'm so happy I got to experience it! Was it intentional that the comic started when Brawl wa released and ended with the relase of the new SUper Smash Bros?

Hello, I gotta say, your light hearted webcomic, is one of my top fav's of all time. It has just the perfect blend of style and substance. I am, as well as many others, sad to see it all come to an end. But outside of tadpole treble, have you any thoughts for a future web publications like Brawl in the family?

P.S. It'd make my day if you even responded.

Thank you for (basically) naming my cat! Kirby 64 has always been one of my favorite games, and reading BiTF way back when, god back in 2008 (comic 40, after a little digging)... you called the painter Adeleine- I had no idea that was her name! A short while after, we got a new cat... and thus she was named after the painter in Kirby 64, all thanks to BitF! Side note, Telltale is my favorite BitF strip. Not quite sure why... the 2nd & 3rd panels just kill me.

Thank you so much for making such an awesome comic! :)

Hi Matthew! My brother and I are huge fans of BitF! The initial announcement you were ending strip made it a very emotional day for us, but we'll continue to revisit the site every now and then.

My question is what made you decide to start BitF? Also are there any stories lines you never got to or wanted to take further? And the big one is do you think you'll do something similar again in the future? (Please say yes!!)

Thank you so much for Brawl in the Family. Definitely a 10/10!

Edit: What's your favorite food?

Hi Matthew. I don't really have a question for you, but I feel like I need to tell you this.

I have been following Brawl in the Family since the very beginning, always checking every week for updates, because your comics always brought a smile to my face. Every comic was great, funny, and I just loved your drawing style. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Also, what a coincidence my favorite webcomic ends directly on my birthday!

I noticed you have a soft spot for Ness, do you use him often in Smash?

1. What were your thoughts on the Smash 4 roster?

2. I vaguely you remember mentioning in your blurb (I think it was a blurb for one of the Thwomp comics) about you having to cut scrap several comic concepts due to being too inappropriate. Any chance those would show up in the books? Or am I just completely misremembering something?

3. Not a question but I really liked your comic. One of the few good webcomics out there, and it's a shame to see it go.

Thanks for the comics!

how long did it take you to think up the roy joke

How often do you still play Brawl/Melee/64? What are you most excited for in the new Smash Bros?

Can you do another webcomic after this one, you have amazing talent at it

First off I want to say thank you so much for this wonderful comic, it has been a huge inspiration to me as someone who likes to draw cartoons, plus I'm a huge Kirby fan.

And now my question! You've been writing for these characters for several years and I imagine you've grown quite attached to them. With this in mind, is there something specific you would like to see Nintendo do with the characters in future installments? (i.e., expand on their personalities, relationships, or what-have-you)

Thank you again for everything!

First off, I'd just like to say that I've been reading BitF faithfully ever since either P-Block or Under New Management, so quite a long time!

Quick question: Have you played Xenoblade Chronicles at all? I played it recently and it's quickly become a new favorite. Would HIGHLY recommend it, even if you don't know anything about it.

Secondly, would you be willing to play the new Smash with fans sometime? Personally, I have you added as a friend on my Wii U, so hopefully I can get a few matches in when that comes out!

Is it weird if I sing the ice world song (in my head, at least) every time I see one?

I'm really going to miss BiTF. It was one of the first webcomics I read, and it's still one of my favorites. (Ode to Minions is my favorite.) Thanks for all the jokes.

Oh, I hope I'm not too late...

I've been a fan of Brawl in the Family for a long time (since the blue-line-on-white-background days) and I always enjoyed how you could keep thinking of new material and new ways to use characters, especially when you did A Christmas Carol a couple of years ago; I like that the comics felt natural, and even repeated jokes didn't grow stale Did you always have plans for the future of your comic and stories you wanted to develop? Or did the story ideas come as you wrote more and more?

Would you ever make another comic to put on the Internet again?

Your comics have brought an incredible amount of joy and nostalgia to me and my friends, as well as countless others.

As for my question to you, what is your favorite single comic in BitF?

Matt, I'm feeling really bittersweet right now. I'm gonna really miss your comic. I've been following it since before it had its own website, and it's helped brighten up each week of my life for me a little more. I'm sad to see it leave, but I'm amazed at how far it's come and how much it's evolved with time. Even though I'd love to see more BitF, I respect your decision to take a page from Bill Watterson's book and quit while you're ahead.

Anyway I should probably ask a real question. Favorite character/stage is in each Smash game?

I don't really have a question, I just wanted to tell you how much I loved BitF :). Easily the best video game webcomic out there.

What are some things, aside from art and music, that you do in your spare time? Such as hobbies and all that. I hope that's not too personal for the AMA.

Either way, thank you for over six years of the best comic I've ever read. I hope everything else you do is, like, six times as successful as BitF.

Hey Matt!

You're getting this all over the place lately, but it's really necessary to say you've brought so much joy to so many people. I mean, the $200 000+ on Kickstarter is evidence of that. I've been following it since I found "Fortune Cookies" in a Google Image search, and it's really inspired me.

I have 2 questions. First, will any Nintendo or BiTF songs appear as bonus stages or something in Tadpole Treble? And second, do you have any plans for BitFinity after Tadpole Treble? As some people have also said, a BitFinity Twitter or Facebook would be really helpful for us to follow your future work.
So thanks, Matthew. I'm looking forward to playing Tadpole Treble on Wii U!

Hey Matt, all I can say is how well the strip turned out. A friend of mine showed it to me a few years ago, and I've truly enjoyed following the adventures you've made over the years, and in general seeing it become much more from its humble roots, art style and all. It really saddens me that it's coming to an end, but just like in the last comic the story will always go on.

Anywho, to the question(s). What are your plans after the end? Are you thinking of doing anything else art (asside from NF magazine) or game related (after Tadpole Treble of course), pertaining to Nintendo or not? I guess more importantly, are you going to still have an online presence if we so choose to follow your endeavors?

And a little off-topic but, what do you prefer drawing with? Pen and paper, tablet, cintiq and alternatives,...mouse? Finally, what game or game series would you like to see recreated?

This may seem like a weird question, but: You often talked about new Nintendo games that came out. But you never really said much about Kirby Triple Deluxe aside from that Archer comic, iirc. Hich disappointed me because it's easily one of my favorite games ever (I could rave about it endlessly). So, what were your thoughts on Kirby Triple Deluxe? Did you have any really good comic ideas for it?

Matthew, I've been an active fan for five years. I somehow managed to get an answer from you on your last AMA, and it made my week. Although I'm sad to see BitF go, I think you've done quite possibly the best ending for the series. It kind of reminds me on how the Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes ended. For our favorite heroes, the adventure continues! Honestly, I really want to thank you. You've given me and my little sister years of inside jokes. I honestly think you've really changed our relationship. I would love to see what you have next, and you'll have my support with whatever direction your going.

My question is, was there ever a series outside of the classic Nintendo relam (i.e. X-Box, PS, PC) that you really wanted to joke around with? I would love to see the directions you would take with something like Halo, Team Fortress, Mass Effect, or any other big games we've had in the past six years!

Again, thanks for the laughs, Matt. You've really been a big influence on me and my sister! Brawl in the Family will always have a place in my heart. But wherever you are man, I'll be sure to look. (Hopefully, this didn't sound too stalky.)

Not a question, but I just wanna say thanks for the years of comics.

I've been reading since June-July of 2008 (I think? I know it was close to the beginning), and I've been reading it to my little cousin (who is eight now) ever since he was old enough to start getting the jokes. We greet each other with "HOY SMALL FRY" all the time.

I'm sad to see it go, but I understand your reasoning behind it and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

I read your comics a long time ago (before it had a site site). When I found out it was continued on the site a few weeks ago, well... I had some catching up to do. I guess my question to you, is: If you had to pick, who would be your favorite BitF character? I love your Waluigi, but I think your version of Meta-Knight and Adeline are my favorites. I really do think that a lot of people only know Adeline because of your comics. Thanks again for the ride, Matthew!

Hey Matt!

Thanks for all the laughs over the years! It was my yearly tradition to sit and read all of your comics from the past year in one go and end it off with whatever your Xmas comic was. I always loved the musical ones.

Unlike a lot of other people who have good memories of Xmas, I really have a lot of bad feelings and memories about Xmas, so reading your comics during what was usually my worst time of year for depression really kept me going.

Any chance we might see some occasional Youtube material now and then one day? Possibly musical things? The History of Nintendo and If It Takes A Lifetime are probably some of my favorite fan videos on Youtube!

Also, good luck with Tadpole Treble. I may pick it up sometime and give it a shot! It makes me happy that the first big game you are coming up with is musical! I hope it ends up a huge success and gives you enough profits to keep forging on without worry of what your next project will be!

~Latromi

How did you first get into Nintendo?

And since I'm unlikely to find somewhere else to post this, Brawl in the Family was fantastic, the quality was pretty consistent, and I love how you evolved these characters without ever being disrespectful to the source material. Thank you for creating it.

Did you expect such a large turnout for the final kickstarter?

Hi, Matthew! Just wanted to say thank you for all of the work you've put into your comic. I've enjoyed everything you've put out there.

Also, I think it's really cool that you're a Christian. You don't normally see too many people in the gaming community that are so it was nice having someone I look up to be one.

Wish you the best in your work with Tadpole Treble and your future endeavors~

Did Nintendo ever say anything about the Dedede plushies you were selling? I imagine they are close enough to parody or whatever that they didn't, but did they know about it? Like did you ask them first before trying to sell it?

The above sounds snarky but it's not! I'm genuinely curious

Will there ever be a way to get the books after the kickstarter? Money is super tight right now, but I want to throw money at you for the trilogy. (Physically). Super bummed about the end, but I'm so happy with what you've done with the series.

First of all, thank you for creating all these stories, they are awesome.

What do you think about the Golden Sun series ? Since your name is Matthew, like Isaac's son, and you rock like a Venus Adept, you should like it I guess ?

Brawl in the Family never fails to make me smile, so thanks for making such a great webcomic. The way you make the characters interact with each other was simply great. I'm sad to see the comic go, but at the same time I'm eager to see what you have planned for number 600.

It's great to hear that Tadpole Treble is coming to Wii U, and I gotta ask: How does it feel to release a game on a Nintendo console?

The perfect song for reading Strip 599

We'll miss BitF, man. Thanks for putting so much work into 599 entries.

How did your Fire Emblem Awakening playthrough turn out? Based on a comic or two, it seemed like it was your first Fire Emblem game because you were using Fredrick a little too much... unless you were playing on Lunatic/+ mode...

I don't know if you'll ever see this, but you should get a Kirby flair in the sidebar over there --->.

Would you by chance go the Brentalfloss way and making more YouTube videos?

Hello Matt! I'm a huge fan, I met you at UBcon a few years back and talked to you for a bit. I ended up buying all three of the t-shirts you were selling and you drew me a wonderful picture of Ness and Mr. Saturn. Anyways, onto my question.

You've always had a knack for song writing, "The History of Nintendo" is incredibly catchy and probably what I think of the most when I think of Brawl in the Family. What musicians have influenced you and what gets you in the song writing mood?

Matthew, we must know. What's the backstory of Kingson DeDeDoo?

One question- how much will Tadpole Treble cost?

I'm super super late to the AMA, but I just wanted to say thank you for all the laughs and good times I've received from this comic. I found it years and years ago, I want to say about 6 years. And it's sad to see it go, but I'm really happy that you're video game career is going somewhere! Hopefully it continues to grow and you become more successful in that! Thanks again for the comic series (and all the personality you've given Waluigi)!

I don't really have a question, I just wanted to thank you for making BitF what it is. I was really caught off guard when I read that it was ending, and I was surprised at how emotional my reaction was. From the final farewell of Fishman, to even the sweet little alt-text saying "I love you! Goodbye!", I can't help but cry a little at the comic ending. I'm being affected by this big emotional investment that I hadn't even realized I'd made. But I'm not too sad, cause I got to enjoy it in the first place. Thank you for making BitF, and I wish you luck and happiness in whatever you do.

I've read a ton of video game web comics in my day... and yours is one of the finest out there. I'm sad to see you hang up your hat, but damn if you didn't have a good run. Thank you so much for the comic!

I have a pretty simple question. I know you're a huge fan of Wind Waker and Kirby, but, what's your top 5 video games ever?

Now you are done with BITF what are some other projects you are planning to do ?

Damn.. I wish I knew what to ask you.

I was browsing /r/smashbros yesterday and saw a BitF comic strip and at first i did not get it (It was 599), so i started reading the comics from the beginning.

5 hours later, i got up and it was the best comic strip i've read on the internet

I'm sad that you're finishing it, but hey that was a lot of work for 6.5 years :D

I want to wish you all the best and i'll be buying your volumes as these comics are a marvel

Good luck in your next project :D

Are you posting any forms of artwork on Miiverse ? I would love to follow you there if you do !

Hi, Matthew! Over the years, I've really enjoyed your comic (it's really the only comic I've gotten into), and have been reading it since comic 186! I've laughed at everything you've thrown out, and really admire the hard-work and dedication it must take to do this for 6 years!

So my question is, what is your favorite character to play in each Smash game?

No question, just wanted to thank you for all the awesome comics you've done, and for designing and selling the Dedede doll my girlfriend loves. She never thought she'd love a fat penguin monarch

What caused Kirby to go crazy and eat everyone in "The Legion"?

Thank you for your comics, they are really incredible, I have read every single one, good luck on your journey.

My question is: How long you do drawings and comics?

Brawl in the Family is/was amazing. Thanks for all the chuckles. :)

How did you manage to keep this comic going for six and a half years? That's pretty impressive.

Did Dedede get Kirby in the final brawl?

When I was in 3D animation school about 3 years ago, we used to turn on the class projector and read your comics on the big screen during our breaks! Thanks for creating and sharing such a fantastic adventure :)

Thank you for the fantastic comic over the last several years. As a side note, thank you for making it good clean fun as well. If I can ever get the money to, I'd love to buy the books you've made of the comics. That story you told about meeting Reggie (sort of meeting him anyway...) was quite hilarious by the way. Definitely looking forward to your game as well.

Hey, man. I remember seeing you post the original Kirby strips way back on the IGN boards, back in the day of Brawl hype. I can't claim to have been a nonstop reader all throughout, but I've kept falling in love with BitF every year or so since. Just wanted to chime in with everyone else to let you know how much your work has been loved and appreciated. You rock.

Thank you for all your wonderful comics, thank you for also not just leaving like homestar did. Who's going to be your main on Friday? Also what made you like Adeleine so much? Was it just because it's another Kirby character?

Will there be a Smash 4 in the Family?

Hey Matt, hopefully you'll see this on your second way through.

About a year ago you were kind enough to come onto one of our podcasts as a guest. I was this close to being on that episode to get to talk to you, but it was recorded the very same day I moved back on-campus for school.

Do you ever have a problem with just how common the name Matthew is? Because seriously, I was in a theater show in high school where there were four of us. It's nuts!

I enjoyed your comics very much! I hope you are having a great day. I would like to also ask if you're willing to share 3ds/wii U friend codes with us? Even though we might overload your system.

Another question is regarding to the Academy, where Master Hand becomes Crazy Hand. MH represents you, or does CH? As MH prior to becoming possessed with Dark Matter acts a lot like his own character, even with less omnipotence, just my feeling.

I love your work Matthew :D

Will you be doing anything after Brawl in the Family is over? Comic related? Nintendo related?

I am literally about to cry right now. My favorite webcomic is about to end! But I am grateful for the many hours, the many sleepless nights, and the determination you poured into your comic. Thank you, Matt, for bringing unbridled joy to this house.

PS: Kirby is my favorite character, but Captain Falcon takes a close second. And Deedeedoo and Eario ftw! ;D

PPS: I will never forgive you.

PPPS: I really will, but I hope someone will follow in your shoes and make something as great as BitF.

PPPPS: Thank you. You will not be forgotten.

Hey Matt love your comic, but there's one thing I notice, is that Snake tends to be at the butt end of the jokes (sorry if I sound a little butt hurt). Is it a trend or you just don't like him?

Hey Matthew, I just want to thank you for making such a wonderful comic! I unfortunately didn't discover the comic until its ending was announced. However, I have since read through the entire series, and it was one of the most enjoyable things I've ever read. I love your portrayal of all of the characters, especially Adeleine, who is just adorable. So even though I'm sad to see that the comic is ending, I'm very happy with how well it did, and I'll be sure to follow whatever you're doing next.

Once again, thank you for all your amazing work!

Mr Taranto, you have truly created something that has entertained me for the last couple of months. Unfortunately I have only started reading your comic since just before the announcement that you were going to quit. So I would like to thank you for this brief time in which I enjoyed myself and congratulations on 600 comics!

To what extent does your personal life influence your comic i.e. the adorable Yoshi song? Could you please give me an example of a comic like this where it was less obvious?

Thanks for making this comic. It's been one of the only web comic's I've ever read.

Can you please put the Brawl in the Family Podcast intro music up for download? I really like that little medley.

Hey! I really like your comics.
Besides that, do you have any tips for someone who wants to draw his own comics and stuff besides practice, practice and practice?
Would just really like to hear your thoughs!

Hey Mattew, what is your favorite "new" game at the moment (besides Smash if you have it already)

Secondary question : have you played Wonderful 101 or Hyrule Warriors, and if so, what were your thoughts on them?

Hey Matt! I've really loved reading your comic over the years, but I really need some closure.

Are you around New Jersey? Because I'm preeeeety sure I saw you and two other people at a Japanese restaurant once. Kind of a weird question, but I'm pretty sure I heard something along the lines of, "Wii U" "Music Notes" and "Game developers". Plus, they looked like how you draw yourself and your wife. Thank you!

Why you make me so sad with the ending of comic.

I hope I'm not too late to get a response, but...

I love your comic! I have always wondered what inspired you to make Captain Falcon and Samus a couple, was it that they are both bounty hunters?

They are now my favorite couple to ship (and have been since I saw that comic).

Do you have any plans for another comic later on in the future? Wether it be in a month or in a year?

Also, I love the BitF comics, and good luck with whatever you do in the future!

Matthew. What is your Favorite Eeveelution?

P.S: I love your comics and I gotta say my Favorites were the Eeveelution one and the ones with waluigi and little fox was the most cutest thing ever. <3

Thanks for such an awesome comic! I'll miss it so much! Do you have a favorite song comic that you did?

Hey Matt, I wanted to ask you what got you into making games, and what advice can you give to people wanting to make games of their own one day?

Hi there small fry! I have a few questions that I hope don't get buried in your massive inbox:

1: I have actually emailed you once before (and you replied!!!) about how I had just started reading them and there were exactly 500 at the time, so I read them all in one sitting. Just curious to see if you remembered that...

2: Are you a redditor at all? Just wondering if I'll ever see you around here...

3: (miscellaneous questions that I ask every ama) Favorite color? Ever played DnD? (last question is kinda redundant here) And can you Draw? (lol)

Least favourite newcomer? Mine would have to be Dark Pit.

I don't really know what to say here. I mean, I have a question, but I feel a need to say more, because I freaking love BitF. Thanks for giving people such an amazing webcomic.

Alright, question:I'm going to miss out on the comic book Kickstarter, and I'm wondering if the books/things like the slipcase will be available through the BitF store on the website?

Hi. While I must first give my immense thanks for the funzies throughout all these years, I must ask: Did Nintendo had any sort of hand in the cancellation of Brawl in the Family? I mean, the dates line up too well, and the announcement of the announcement was announced too suddenly, as if it you gotten some sort of cease-and-desist letter or something. Is something the matter, or am I imagining things?

Matthew, I just want to say...

I've been follow BiTF religiously since around comic 100. I have to say, this is my favorite web comic, and you're my favorite web comic writer. I've had BiTF bookmarked since I first discovered you and marathoned your comics. I own a DeDeDoll and it's just awesome. I've checked for updates every day, just in case, and the random button is great for when I have nothing to do. I'll miss BiTF a lot and will have it on my bookmark bar for a while, just in case.

I don't want to get off the Matthew Taranto Wild Ride.

Oh, and my question is what is your favorite non-special (musical, milestones, story arcs) you've ever written?

Hey Matt, who is you favorite character to play as and what newcomer are you most exicted for.

So there's a question asked every AMA here. And that is about your favorite pornstar. I'm not here to ask this question, though(you can answer it if you want though).

Will you marry me?

Edit: plz respond

WA!

Just how big is Ridley?

What made you want to transition from 3-panel kirby strips into a comic series with a full cast? also, where do you get inspiration for your musical comics?

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I'm the first one asking this question? This sub really is dropping, no one is honoring the traditions!

What's your favorite pornstar?

Not so much a question, rather than fan mail.

This was probably one of my favorite webcomics, and one that I followed religiously ever since I discovered it way back when, actually around when you did that Turnabout Kirby story arc. The happy-go-lucky attitude and the style was always brining me back for more, and I couldn't not share Ganondorf singing "All I Want For Christmas" with my friends.

I'm incredibly sad to see it go, but of course you coudln't have picked more of a fitting, symbolic end date for it. It was Brawl in the Family, and the era of Brawl will officially end (in NA) on the same day.

Thank you for the comic, the laughs, and all the relatable situations. You da man, Matthew.