Murphy's Law

[Silverraptor]

I've decided to take care of it in the next comic.

Alright, well that works.

[Aaron]

Grrrr. Homework and chores are evil. Haven't been on for over a day. :smallannoyed:


Think puppies! Cute puppies! And kittens!

Or the awesome dragon fight that's about to start!

Need some brain cleaning, my dear? :smalltongue::smallwink:


Regarding Matt and the fight: Just like Christmas lights! :smallbiggrin:

And Matt really wants to be hugged by Radic. :smallamused: Probably not as a bear though.... (Which, knowing his luck...)

Oooooo. I love Christmas lights!:smallbiggrin: Just not organic ones. :smallyuk:

But wouldn't Matt want to get a real bear hug? :smallamused:


I'm going to have to agree with everyone and show some damage on them. Or have one of the character's mention that it was a wild shot and wasn't aimed exactly at them.

Just my almost "Co-Author" advice.

:smallconfused:Almost Co-Author? But you are the Co-Author. :smallsmile:

Oh, and I see that you're no longer gender-bent. :smalltongue:

[Silverraptor]

:smallconfused:Almost Co-Author? But you are the Co-Author. :smallsmile:

Oh, and I see that you're no longer gender-bent. :smalltongue:

Well, I'm more her rule and plot idea checker more than actual author. She just runs things by me to see if they'll work or not.

And thanks for noticing. I decided to update my regular avatar with my own art. This is my new permanent avatar now.

[Silverraptor]

Trying not to hijack thread, but I actually updated my fan comic for all of you who haven't taken a look at it yet.

[Asta Kask]

So... I say 20 gold Lloyd will deal the killing blow.

Coffee, for obvious reasons you can't be in this pool. Sorry.

[Draconi Redfir]

20 gold saying Lloyd deals the killing blow ehh? ill see that.

im betting 20 gold the green dragon gets stuck in humanoid form somehow and joins the party.

so thats:

20 gold saying Lloyd deals the killing blow,

and 20 gold saying the dragon joins the party in humanoid form.

any other betters? :D

[Silverraptor]

Am I out of this pool as well?:smallamused:

[Asta Kask]

Am I out of this pool as well?:smallamused:

Has Coffee run the fight by you? Because if so, yes.

[Silverraptor]

Has Coffee run the fight by you? Because if so, yes.

Of course she has. I know practically the whole general plot. Just not all the jokes in between. (Unless I invented them.)

So that's why I was asking.:smallamused: Because I know all the answers

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[CoffeeIncluded]

Of course she has. I know practically the whole general plot. Just not all the jokes in between. (Unless I invented them.)

So that's why I was asking.:smallamused: Because I know all the answers

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

I've never really played DnD. I need someone who knows the rules. :smalltongue:

[Aaron]

I've never really played DnD. I need someone who knows the rules. :smalltongue:

Oh, oh! Over here! Over here! *jumps up and down while waving hand in the air* :smallbiggrin:

[Silverraptor]

Oh, oh! Over here! Over here! *jumps up and down while waving hand in the air* :smallbiggrin:

*Slaps*

Sorry. Position already filled.:smallamused:

[Traker]

*Slaps*

Sorry. Position already filled.:smallamused:

*pushes out of spot* I do! I do!

[Mystic Muse]

we could all help you with D&D rules if you need it.

[MethosH]

{Scrubbed}

[Asta Kask]

[QUOTE=MethosHazara;7955240]{Scrubbed}
I don't get it.

[MethosH]

I don't get it.

Good, that means there's still hope for you. :smallbiggrin:

[Mystic Muse]

I don't get it.

me neither.:smallconfused:

[Draconi Redfir]

ad me on the list of "i dont get it"'s

[Aaron]

I don't get it.

I'm fairly sure that Coffee will get it. :smalltongue::smallamused:

[MethosH]

I'm actually very surprised that so many people aren't getting it... Maybe you guys are too "good" or maybe I'm dancing in the gates of hell. :smallconfused:

[Aaron]

I'm actually very surprised that so many people aren't getting it... Maybe you guys are too "good" or maybe I'm dancing in the gates of hell. :smallconfused:

*casts detect evil and detect chaos*

*gets stunned for 1 round*

You're dancing in hell, trust me. :smallwink::smalltongue:

[MethosH]

*casts detect evil and detect chaos*

*gets stunned for 1 round*

You're dancing in hell, trust me. :smallwink::smalltongue:

Thanks for the head start :smallbiggrin:

[Asta Kask]

You know, if they're not laughing it's not comedy.

[MethosH]

You know, if they're not laughing it's not comedy.

Comedy is all about reference and point of views. :smalltongue:
If your are not laughing is cuz you don't get the reference or cuz the laugh is on you.

[Asta Kask]

We'll just have to see what the Caffeinated One has to say, I suppose.

[CoffeeIncluded]

...I see nothing. Is that the point? :smallconfused:

And people, let's get back on topic here!

Spoiler alert: You will see two new Wild Shapes from Radic in the next update. Guess which ones!

[Asta Kask]

Spoiler alert: You will see two new Wild Shapes from Radic in the next update. Guess which ones!

Goose and wombat :smallwink:
There's too many to guess from. For pure combat capability the Dire Bear is pretty optimal - but it can't fly... Something Giant Eagle-ish?

[MethosH]

For crying out loud people.... :smallannoyed:

Here... Let Mr.Pikachu give a clue about what the dog was looking for. :smallamused:


{Scrubbed}

[CoffeeIncluded]

For crying out loud people.... :smallannoyed:

Here... Let Mr.Pikachu give a clue about what the dog was looking for. :smallamused:


{Scrubbed}


See, I couldn't tell because the image didn't load at first.

...:smallannoyed:

[Asta Kask]

Well, we all learned anatomy from Barbie dolls, so I'm afraid you'll have to be more specific.

It's either that, or we don't think women's private parts are anything to be afraid of. Quite the opposite, in fact. :smallbiggrin:

[CoffeeIncluded]

Well, we all learned anatomy from Barbie dolls, so I'm afraid you'll have to be more specific.

It's either that, or we don't think women's private parts are anything to be afraid of. Quite the opposite, in fact. :smallbiggrin:

You know, I think this whole thing is starting to get off topic. :smallannoyed: And why would I be afraid of my own body?

[MethosH]

See, I couldn't tell because the image didn't load at first.

...:smallannoyed:

You should consider moving that dog :smallbiggrin:

Fun fact: On every panel he is closer and closer to her. :smalltongue:

[CoffeeIncluded]

You should consider moving that dog :smallbiggrin:

Fun fact: On every panel he is closer and closer to her. :smalltongue:

Or he's moving closer and closer to the dragon.

But if you want to do a crack pairing...

[Aaron]

You should consider moving that dog :smallbiggrin:

Fun fact: On every panel he is closer and closer to her. :smalltongue:

:smallannoyed:*facepalm*
That's because he's Radic's animal companion. :smallsigh:

[MethosH]

:smallannoyed:*facepalm*
That's because he's Radic's animal companion. :smallsigh:

I'm talking about Janine :smallbiggrin:


Or he's moving closer and closer to the dragon.

Maybe... But you don't truly believe in that, do you? :smallbiggrin:

[Asta Kask]

JaninexRemus?

...

He does have a long tongue, but I think she'll end up preferring Lloyd. I think he has a bigger... err... pole-arm.

[MethosH]

JaninexRemus?

...

He does have a long tongue, but I think she'll end up preferring Lloyd. I think he has a bigger... err... pole-arm.

WHAT HAS BEEN IMAGINED CAN NOT BE UNIMAGINED! :smalleek:

[Aaron]

I'm talking about Janine :smallbiggrin:

I know. Just remember that Janine and Radic are best friends, so Remus knows Janine already. :smalltongue:

[Grim ranger]

WHAT HAS BEEN IMAGINED CAN NOT BE UNIMAGINED! :smalleek:

*drops in vat of acid* No need to thank me, you will forget about that mental image soon enough :smalltongue:

And yes, this should definitely go to crack pairings instead of here :smalltongue:

[CoffeeIncluded]

.................................................. Wow. Okay then.

Well, you know how much I love crack pairings. :smalltongue:

Oh, and Lloyd's a foot taller than Janine. :smallamused:

Update on Friday like always. :smallsmile:

[Asta Kask]

WHAT HAS BEEN IMAGINED CAN NOT BE UNIMAGINED! :smalleek:

Don't start what you can't finish. :smallamused:

Anyway, I think Radic will turn into a flying... something. Giant Eagle?

And I believe we have 20 gps from me on "Lloyd dealing the killing blow", 20 gps from Gicko on "dragon joins the party", 20 gps from MethosHazara that Remus will start humping Janine's leg (and dear God I hope it's the leg) I suppose. Anyone else? :smallsmile:

[Draconi Redfir]

winners add their share of the gold to one of their D&D charicter sheats!


you know you waaaant toooo!

[CoffeeIncluded]

Also, NO CURSING ON THIS THREAD!!!

Delete that post; you better not get this thread locked!

[Mystic Muse]

Also, NO CURSING ON THIS THREAD!!!

Delete that post; you better not get this thread locked!

It is time for another message from our dear friend the giant.

"
So no, board members still don't get to cuss. Write and draw a brilliant 150-page fantasy epic, and maybe I'll let you cuss here. Once."

[Silverraptor]

Spoiler alert: You will see two new Wild Shapes from Radic in the next update. Guess which ones!

Oooooo! Ooo!

Pick me! Pick me!:smallbiggrin:

[Aaron]

Oooooo! Ooo!

Pick me! Pick me!:smallbiggrin:

*drags SR back down to the ground*

Sorry, you're not allowed to vote in this. :smalltongue:

My guess is one of her Wild Shapes will be Giant Eagle.

[Asta Kask]

Shhh... spoiler it for those who don't want to know.

[Draconi Redfir]

form of!
a giant shark!


shape of!
a bucket of water!


uhhh... fear my power?

[Asta Kask]

Gicko, if you are right I'll eat my old laptop.

[Silverraptor]

Gicko, if you are right I'll eat my old laptop.

That was actually a quote from the fairy oddparents.

[Draconi Redfir]

That was actually a quote from the fairy oddparents.

wich in turn was a spoof of the wonder twin poers. how one always turned into a really awsome giant animal, wereas the other turned into a bucket of water, or some other innanimate object.

[Asta Kask]

I still don't think it's the correct answer.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Enjoy the newest update! This one took a WHILE for me to do. Does the effort show?

#21: Deja Vu
http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/caffeineincluded/DejaVu.png

Sorry for the smallish type. I had to fit in the dragon!

[Asta Kask]

:cool:

Paladin kaga? What's a kaga? Questions, questions.

[Traker]

GO RADIC!!! That was an awsome comic coffee I like the tiger form.

[CoffeeIncluded]

:cool:

Paladin kaga? What's a kaga? Questions, questions.

Not Kaga, Kago.

You'll find out. :smallwink:


GO RADIC!!! That was an awsome comic coffee I like the tiger form.

Heh, thanks. It took me a really long time to figure out how to do the white underbelly. And it's a Dire Tiger.

What else did you guys like about it, if I may ask? And what about the dragon?

[Aaron]

:cool:

Paladin kaga? What's a kaga? Questions, questions.

So...many...questions...:smalltongue:

It must be a case of mistaken identity.

Great comic Coffee! Can't wait for the next one! :smallbiggrin:

And if that was Radic Wild Shaping into a Giant Eagle, I just won 20 GP. :smalltongue:

[CoffeeIncluded]

So...many...questions...:smalltongue:

It must be a case of mistaken identity.

Great comic Coffee! Can't wait for the next one! :smallbiggrin:

And if that was Radic Wild Shaping into a Giant Eagle, I just won 20 GP. :smalltongue:

Technically it's a Dire Eagle. Giant Eagles (Like the one she summoned), are Magical Beasts.

Thanks! What else did you like about it? :smallbiggrin:

[Aaron]

Technically it's a Dire Eagle. Giant Eagles (Like the one she summoned), are Magical Beasts.

Thanks! What else did you like about it? :smallbiggrin:

*facepalm* That's what I ment. Same thing. :smallredface:

I also liked Matt running away. He is proving once again that is the weakest party member. :smallbiggrin: (and most cowardly:smalltongue:)

[CoffeeIncluded]

*facepalm* That's what I ment. Same thing. :smallredface:

I also liked Matt running away. He is proving once again that is the weakest party member. :smallbiggrin: (and most cowardly:smalltongue:)

Matt Silver, the cosmic chew toy. :smallbiggrin:

Matt: :smallannoyed: I'm not cowardly, I'm saving my hide!

And the dragon's comment...I think Matt has a new nickname. :smallamused:

[Dark Faun]

This dragon sure talks a lot for someone who's getting his throat mauled and his windpipe crushed. :smallamused:

It also seems the Smite Evil didn't do as much damage as planned... So unless it's indeed some magical defense, he might not be evil.

Well, the party still needs a mage... :smallwink:

And the plot thickens! :smalltongue:

The tiger's very well done. :smallsmile:

[CoffeeIncluded]

This dragon sure talks a lot for someone who's getting his throat mauled and his windpipe crushed. :smallamused:

It also seems the Smite Evil didn't do as much damage as planned... So unless it's indeed some magical defense, he might not be evil.

Well, the party still needs a mage... :smallwink:

And the plot thickens! :smalltongue:

The tiger's very well done. :smallsmile:

Thank you. :smallsmile:

But take a look. Radic's been mauling the dragon for several rounds and all you see are a few small scratches. (Anyone else would likely have been shredded into confetti at that point.)

[Dark Faun]

I noticed the scratches made by Radic, well done as well. It just amuses me that the dragon claims his windpipe's getting crushed when he talks so much. I guess it was crushed when Radic landed on him and only then, which would explain why he doesn't even seem to notice Radic's mauling him afterwards and just keeps talking.

And I can already see Matt being a burden for the party for the entire story. Haha.

[CoffeeIncluded]

I noticed the scratches made by Radic, well done as well. It just amuses me that the dragon claims his windpipe's getting crushed when he talks so much. I guess it was crushed when Radic landed on him and only then, which would explain why he doesn't even seem to notice Radic's mauling him afterwards and just keeps talking.

And I can already see Matt being a burden for the party for the entire story. Haha.

Most likely yes. He does have damage reduction after all. :smallamused:

Notice all the buff spells Janine's using? :smalltongue:

Lloyd is really starting to regret that decision he made...

Uhm, do you like Matt?

[Dark Faun]

Notice all the buff spells Janine's using? :smalltongue:
Yes. I expect an attack while the dragon's busy talking with/ranting at Lloyd. He may or may not end up effortlessly dodging it. Possibly without even noticing he did. :smallamused:


Lloyd is really starting to regret that decision he made...
It was for the good of the story. :smallwink:


Uhm, do you like Matt?
Yes, he's funny and likeable so far. So are the others.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Yes. I expect an attack while the dragon's busy talking with/ranting at Lloyd. He may or may not end up effortlessly dodging it. Possibly without even noticing he did. :smallamused:

Eh, maybe, maybe not. Those buffs last a while.

They are so far in over their heads right now...:smalleek:


Yes, he's funny and likeable so far. So are the others.

Thanks!

[Aaron]

Matt Silver, the cosmic chew toy. :smallbiggrin:

Matt: :smallannoyed: I'm not cowardly, I'm saving my hide!

And the dragon's comment...I think Matt has a new nickname. :smallamused:

Hmm, Cosmic chew toy.:smallamused: I can now see Tiamat chewing on Matt. :smalltongue:

Tiamat (in hungry voice): "Don't worry, you can't die while in the lower plains. But it'll still hurt." :smallamused:


Eh, maybe, maybe not. Those buffs last a while.

They are so far in over their heads right now...:smalleek:

Thats why you never underestimate a dragon's age catagory. If you think it's a young adult and it's really an adult, you might be in trouble. :smalleek:

[Silverraptor]

It's pretty much one of those, "Oh Crap!" moments.:smallamused:

[CoffeeIncluded]

Hmm, Cosmic chew toy.:smallamused: I can now see Tiamat chewing on Matt. :smalltongue:

Tiamat (in hungry voice): "Don't worry, you can't die while in the lower plains. But it'll still hurt." :smallamused:

Matt: But I don't even worship Tiamat!


Thats why you never underestimate a dragon's age catagory. If you think it's a young adult and it's really an adult, you might be in trouble. :smalleek:

The dragon *is* a young adult though.


It's pretty much one of those, "Oh Crap!" moments.

In several different ways. :smallamused:

*Gulps* Wish me luck, guys.

[Silverraptor]

*Gulps* Wish me luck, guys.

You don't need luck. Knowing how smart you are, you'll do fine.:smallsmile:

[CoffeeIncluded]

You don't need luck. Knowing how smart you are, you'll do fine.:smallsmile:

It's still stressful. We didn't make states last year.

[Aaron]

Matt: But I don't even worship Tiamat!

Tiamat: That makes you an even tastier chew toy. :smallamused:


The dragon *is* a young adult though.

I know. That was just an example of an, "Oh crap!:smalleek: This guy is stronger than we anticipated!" moment. :smalltongue:

[Draconi Redfir]

welp, the bets still going. Lloyd has yet to strike the finishing blow, and the dragon hasent joined the party yet.


what is it at now? just me and Asta? or did someone else join in?

[CoffeeIncluded]

*Yawns* Long day, guys. And if you wanna know how I did (But keep it on topic! :smallwink:):

Not only did I place second in my event, but WE MADE STATES!!!!

[Lix Lorn]

I finally read it. ^_^ LOVEIT.

Haha, SCHAAAAADENFREUDEEEEEE! (Shot for singing)

[CoffeeIncluded]

I finally read it. ^_^ LOVEIT.

Haha, SCHAAAAADENFREUDEEEEEE! (Shot for singing)

Thanks! If I may ask, what did you like best about it?

[Lix Lorn]

Hmmm... I like the style of comedy in general. It's almost exactly the same style as OotS. Which i love. XD

[Silverraptor]

Thanks! If I may ask, what did you like best about it?

Since you ask this whenever you update, maybe you should just put up a big notice on the first post, "If you read this and like it, it is maditory to tell me why.":smallamused:

[Aaron]

Since you ask this whenever you update, maybe you should just put up a big notice on the first post, "If you read this and like it, it is maditory to tell me why.":smallamused:

Oh, oh! I second this! :smallbiggrin::smallamused:

I'm kidding, of coarse. :smalltongue:

So Coffee, are you enjoying your THIRD snowstorm? :smallamused: Send some up here, will ya? We need more. Will this mean more updates?! :smallbiggrin::smallsmile:

[CoffeeIncluded]

Oh, oh! I second this! :smallbiggrin::smallamused:

I'm kidding, of coarse. :smalltongue:

So Coffee, are you enjoying your THIRD snowstorm? :smallamused: Send some up here, will ya? We need more. Will this mean more updates?! :smallbiggrin::smallsmile:

Hey! :smallannoyed:

Once a week, people.

[Aaron]

Hey! :smallannoyed:

Once a week, people.

Did you not see the tiny text that said I was kidding? :smallconfused:

Oh well. One can hope. :smallsmile:

[CoffeeIncluded]

Did you not see the tiny text that said I was kidding? :smallconfused:

Oh well. One can hope. :smallsmile:

Yes, I did. :smalltongue:

Hey, this month is nightmarish for me. SATs in 2 weeks, the science olympiad STATE competition the week after that, and my brother's bar mitsvah the week after that!

And then the Monday after my brother's bar mitsvah is Passover. So while I'm on spring break and can give multiple updates (YAY!), no pasta for me...:smallfrown:

And then I have FOUR AP TESTS IN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF MAY...

But if it makes you feel better, I've got pretty much all the comic planned out, with minor side-strips to come. And I've added a lot of stuff to the Laria arc. Yeesh, that story arc is packed, even if you split it...

[Exterminatus]

Poor CoDzilla, the action economy can really trip you up.

[Asta Kask]

Yes, I did. :smalltongue:

Hey, this month is nightmarish for me. SATs in 2 weeks, the science olympiad STATE competition the week after that, and my brother's bar mitsvah the week after that!

And then the Monday after my brother's bar mitsvah is Passover. So while I'm on spring break and can give multiple updates (YAY!), no pasta for me...:smallfrown:

And then I have FOUR AP TESTS IN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF MAY...

Funny, you doing all that doesn't stress me at all. Are you sure you're looking at this the right way? :smallbiggrin:

Congratulations on making the state! (whatever that means...) If you need any help with school, PM me.

Matt being the most cowardly of the team? I'd say he shows he's the most intelligent of the team.

Edit: Aaron, I also guessed big eagle, so I think we split our winnings.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Congratulations on making the state! (whatever that means...) If you need any help with school, PM me.

It means that instead of competing with every team in the county, we're competing with the winners of every county in the state.


Matt being the most cowardly of the team? I'd say he shows he's the most intelligent of the team.

Matt: EXACTLY! FINALLY, someone gets it!

[Asta Kask]

It means that instead of competing with every team in the county, we're competing with the winners of every county in the state.

And the next step would be competing with the winners of every state, correct?

Time to teach you a secret of life - if you do more than people expect of you, they soon expect more. Still, it must be nice for the old ego...


Matt: EXACTLY! FINALLY, someone gets it!

As Tacitus puts it - "He that fights and runs away, may turn and fight another day; but he that is in battle slain, will never rise to fight again"

(Although Lloyd can answer with another Tacitus quote - "The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.")

[CoffeeIncluded]

And the next step would be competing with the winners of every state, correct?

Time to teach you a secret of life - if you do more than people expect of you, they soon expect more. Still, it must be nice for the old ego...

Yeah, though we never make nationals. It's a team effort. If it were individuals, I would have gone to states last year.


As Tacitus puts it - "He that fights and runs away, may turn and fight another day; but he that is in battle slain, will never rise to fight again"

(Although Lloyd can answer with another Tacitus quote - "The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.")

Yes. That is pretty much what would happen.

Matt: I call it self-preservation. :smallannoyed:

[Asta Kask]

Here's one for Janine:

Neque femina amissa pudicitia alia abneurit

[CoffeeIncluded]

Here's one for Janine:

Neque femina amissa pudicitia alia abneurit

"When a woman has lost her chastity, she will shrink from no crime"?

Actually...No.

[Aaron]

Matt being the most cowardly of the team? I'd say he shows he's the most intelligent of the team.

Considering that Lloyd and Radic are doing very little damage to the dragon, I have to agree. :smalltongue:


Edit: Aaron, I also guessed big eagle, so I think we split our winnings.

YAY! :smallbiggrin:

*runs off with share of the winnings, and takes a cash shower.* :smallwink::smalltongue:


It means that instead of competing with every team in the county, we're competing with the winners of every county in the state.

Wow! Well, I wish you good luck in all your tests, and in your science olympiad STATE competition. :smallsmile: I love science competitons! :smallbiggrin:

[Asta Kask]

"When a woman has lost her chastity, she will shrink from no crime"?

Actually...No.

Well, I was more thinking that Lloyd would say it to her. In a tired voice. After her attempt to dress up in a bunny outfit failed.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Well, I was more thinking that Lloyd would say it to her. In a tired voice. After her attempt to dress up in a bunny outfit failed.

But she's not really a criminal, per se. She's done some minor pickpocketing in the past--

Matt: Really?

Janine: I...Don't like to talk about it.

--And she's not shameless so much as having lax standards about this sort of thing. :smalltongue:

[Lix Lorn]

Aurum Potestas Est. XD
(Fits Haley at least)

[Asta Kask]

Here's one for Matt to read to Lesbia... eh, Radic:

Vivamus, mea Lesbia, atque amemus,
rumoresque senum severiorum
omnes unius aestimemus assis!
soles occidere et redire possunt;
nobis *** semel occidit brevis lux,
nox est perpetua una dormienda.
da mi basia mille, deinde centum,
dein mille altera, dein secunda centum,
deinde usque altera mille, deinde centum;
dein, *** milia multa fecerimus,
conturbabimus illa, ne sciamus,
aut ne quis malus invidere possit
*** tantum sciat esse basiorum.

And Lesbia is a name, not an indication of sexual preferences. And *** stands for c-u-m, which is not a profanity in Latin.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Here's one for Matt to read to Lesbia... eh, Radic:

Vivamus, mea Lesbia, atque amemus,
rumoresque senum severiorum
omnes unius aestimemus assis!
soles occidere et redire possunt;
nobis *** semel occidit brevis lux,
nox est perpetua una dormienda.
da mi basia mille, deinde centum,
dein mille altera, dein secunda centum,
deinde usque altera mille, deinde centum;
dein, *** milia multa fecerimus,
conturbabimus illa, ne sciamus,
aut ne quis malus invidere possit
*** tantum sciat esse basiorum.

And Lesbia is a name, not an indication of sexual preferences. And *** stands for c-u-m, which is not a profanity in Latin.

And that is why I don't want to post anything in Latin; too much censor bypass.

In case you don't know, that word in Latin generally stands for either a) A preposition translating to "With", or b) A set of clauses, often paired with the ablative absolute and a subjunctive, that translates to "When" "Although", and something else which I forgot right now. :smalltongue: :smallannoyed:

I translated that in class earlier this year. Catullus's poems were...Disturbing.

Radic? Radic would ask, "Who are you, and what have you done with Matt Silver?"

[Asta Kask]

I translated that in class earlier this year. Catullus's poems were...Disturbing.

I wonder when they'll let you go to work on Ovidius (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ars_Amatoria)...

[CoffeeIncluded]

I wonder when they'll let you go to work on Ovidius (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ars_Amatoria)...

You mean the book Janine edited? No, we did Metamorphoses about a month ago instead.

[Asta Kask]

The third part deals with how women should seduce men; I suppose that's where he consulted Janine...

[CoffeeIncluded]

The third part deals with how women should seduce men; I suppose that's where he consulted Janine...

More like he just followed her for a week.

[Asta Kask]

Friday! Update Day! *happy dance*

[Traker]

Yay!! *Dances to*

[CoffeeIncluded]

You got it! Update time! :smallbiggrin:

This one was short and simple (Thank God!), but I feel it's very important. You'll see.

#22: No More
http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/caffeineincluded/NoMore.png

As always, I love your thoughts, comments, etc!

[Grim ranger]

I smell a crowning moment approaching in the next strip :smallamused:

[Asta Kask]

It's... cute. Matt gets a hefty bonus on his Cowardice check... And why would a Lawful dragon own anarchic arrows? Well, there's no such thing as a contradiction - check your premises, Matt. Check your premises.

Liked it.

[CoffeeIncluded]

I smell a crowning moment approaching in the next strip :smallamused:

:smallbiggrin:


It's... cute. Matt gets a hefty bonus on his Cowardice check... And why would a Lawful dragon own anarchic arrows? Well, there's no such thing as a contradiction - check your premises, Matt. Check your premises.

Liked it.

Thanks!

Check his premises for what? :smalltongue:

You bet he's gonna be careful though. Look how much the dragon did to him in one bad round! (That's a potion of Cure Critical Wounds.)

(And what do you think happened while he was fleeing? Come on, guess! :smallbiggrin:)

[Asta Kask]

Thanks!

Check his premises for what? :smalltongue:

A flawed assumption. Like - is it a Lawful dragon? What's the weakest link in the assumptions - that they're anarchic arrows, that it's a Lawful dragon, or that a Lawful dragon wouldn't hoard anarchic arrows. (Actually I think it's the third; dragons collect their hoards from people trying to kill them, among other things. Anarchic arrows would work well on a Lawful dragon.)

[Grim ranger]

You know what? I call a bluff here. They would not have shouted and screamed that hard if the situation actually was that serious, but would have fought without time to shout anything. I think that this is test for Matt's loyalty...and when he gets hailed as hero of the day, his credibility amongst rogues is gone forever :smalltongue:

Clever, clever adventurers :smallamused:

[CoffeeIncluded]

A flawed assumption. Like - is it a Lawful dragon? What's the weakest link in the assumptions - that they're anarchic arrows, that it's a Lawful dragon, or that a Lawful dragon wouldn't hoard anarchic arrows. (Actually I think it's the third; dragons collect their hoards from people trying to kill them, among other things. Anarchic arrows would work well on a Lawful dragon.)

Yeah. Actually, the joke here is how sometimes the treasure rolled up doesn't make any sense.

I hope all of you appreciate how big an about-face this was for Matt though.


You know what? I call a bluff here. They would not have shouted and screamed that hard if the situation actually was that serious, but would have fought without time to shout anything. I think that this is test for Matt's loyalty...and when he gets hailed as hero of the day, his credibility amongst rogues is gone forever

Clever, clever adventurers

Maybe, maybe not. You'll have to wait until next week to find out! :smallbiggrin:

[Lix Lorn]

Awww, a week? DXD
It was awesome. I support the crowning moment theory. (nodnod)

[Grim ranger]

Maybe, maybe not. You'll have to wait until next week to find out! :smallbiggrin:

It is unbearable! :smalleek:

Naah, I can wait. Have to read for exams anyhow :smalltongue:

[Aaron]

(And what do you think happened while he was fleeing? Come on, guess! :smallbiggrin:)

The others getting their butts kicked. :smalltongue: What else! :smallbiggrin:


I hope all of you appreciate how big an about-face this was for Matt though.

Go Matt! I predict that Matt will do something foolish, and it will save the others. :smalltongue: Come on, its classic. :smallsmile:

[Draconi Redfir]

im still hopeing the dragon joins the crew somehow...

[Silverraptor]

im still hopeing the dragon joins the crew somehow...

Keep hoping.:smallamused:

[Asta Kask]

You know what? I call a bluff here. They would not have shouted and screamed that hard if the situation actually was that serious, but would have fought without time to shout anything. I think that this is test for Matt's loyalty...and when he gets hailed as hero of the day, his credibility amongst rogues is gone forever :smalltongue:

Talking is a free action, so they can utter Shakespearean soliloquies without it interfering with combat. Or spellcasting.

[Dark Faun]

A bluff implies they actually expect Matt to turn the tide. :smalltongue:

Though they could just be desperate. :smallwink:

And I see Matt's opinion of Radic goes deeper than "yay! Breasts!" It's good to know.

[Lix Lorn]

And I see Matt's opinion of Radic goes deeper than "yay! Breasts!" It's good to know.
I'm surprised. XD

[Dark Faun]

I'm not. It's a good way to gain character depth.

[CoffeeIncluded]

And I see Matt's opinion of Radic goes deeper than "yay! Breasts!" It's good to know.

*Starts laughing* Nice way to put it. :smalltongue:

Though if all Matt wanted was boobs, then he's obviously got a negative wisdom score. Janine offers more in the cleavage department than Radic (Seriously, take another look! Each character has a slightly different body structure!), and she's much more willing to...Spread it around.

[Asta Kask]

And I see Matt's opinion of Radic goes deeper than "yay! Breasts!" It's good to know.

She probably has nice legs and an interesting posterior as well.

[The Dark Fiddler]

A bluff implies they actually expect Matt to turn the tide. :smalltongue:

Though they could just be desperate. :smallwink:

Hey, it's another target for the dragon to deal with, which means less attacks against the rest of them. :smalltongue:

[Grim ranger]

*Starts laughing* Nice way to put it. :smalltongue:

Though if all Matt wanted was boobs, then he's obviously got a negative wisdom score. Janine offers more in the cleavage department than Radic (Seriously, take another look! Each character has a slightly different body structure!), and she's much more willing to...Spread it around.

I myself peg Matt down to "enjoys the hunt" kind of pervert rather than one solely fixated on getting laid... so Janine would not offer much of a challenge :smalltongue:

[CoffeeIncluded]

Hey, it's another target for the dragon to deal with, which means less attacks against the rest of them. :smalltongue:
And the one who has the best chance of dodging...:smalltongue:

I didn't know you read this! You like?


I myself peg Matt down to "enjoys the hunt" kind of pervert rather than one solely fixated on getting laid... so Janine would not offer much of a challenge

He better not say that to Radic...

Speaking of Radic, I'm actually going to submit a picture of her as a toddler onto the Iron Avatarist contest. Then I'll repost it here! :smallbiggrin:

[Dark Faun]

*Starts laughing* Nice way to put it. :smalltongue:

Though if all Matt wanted was boobs, then he's obviously got a negative wisdom score. Janine offers more in the cleavage department than Radic (Seriously, take another look! Each character has a slightly different body structure!), and she's much more willing to...Spread it around.
I always expected Matt to have a negative Wis score. Probably the same for Int, really, though to a lesser degree. :smalltongue:

It's difficult to see that Janine's more endowed than Radic because of her cloak though, even after you reduced the size of Radic's chest after the first two strips she appeared in.

[CoffeeIncluded]

I always expected Matt to have a negative Wis score. Probably the same for Int, really, though to a lesser degree. :smalltongue:

It's difficult to see that Janine's more endowed than Radic because of her cloak though, even after you reduced the size of Radic's chest after the first two strips she appeared in.

Yeah, Wisdom is kinda his dump stat...:smalltongue:

I realized that. But, trust me, she is more well-endowed than Radic.

Speaking of Radic...

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/caffeineincluded/YoungRadic.png

That's her older brother, Aludean (Though he prefers Alu).

Yes. Even when Radic was a baby, it was clear that she would be a ranger or a druid when she grew up.

Funny. I was never really afraid of snakes either, and I've always enjoyed holding them. :smalltongue:

[Lix Lorn]

XD
...he has good other stats?

Okay, now i LOVE her! <3

[CoffeeIncluded]

XD
...he has good other stats?

Okay, now i LOVE her! <3

He's a rogue. He's got ~18 dex.

Thanks! :smallbiggrin: Isn't she just adorable? (And she's around 5 here.)

If you love her now, then how did you feel about Radic before? :smalltongue:

[Grim ranger]

He's a rogue. He's got ~18 dex.

And I guess lots of ranks in Use Rope? :smalltongue:

[CoffeeIncluded]

And I guess lots of ranks in Use Rope? :smalltongue:

Matt: ... *Hides silk ropes, cheap manacles, and wand of Rope Trick*

[Lix Lorn]

XD
High dex is good.

(I actually spent money on buying ropes and chains for a character once. ;P)

I did like Radic, but now she RULES.

[Asta Kask]

He better not say that to Radic...

You'd expect a druid to understand the thrill of the chase.


Speaking of Radic...

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/caffeineincluded/YoungRadic.png

That's her older brother, Aludean (Though he prefers Alu).

Yes. Even when Radic was a baby, it was clear that she would be a ranger or a druid when she grew up.

Funny. I was never really afraid of snakes either, and I've always enjoyed holding them. :smalltongue:

Is she related to Closak, perchance? Are you?:smallsmile:

[Grim ranger]

Matt: ... *Hides silk ropes, cheap manacles, and wand of Rope Trick*

*puts up vendor stall, with 50% discount for all ropes, manacles and chains*

:smalltongue:

I once had character who carried torture tools and chains around with him all the time...and was group's equvalent of a ranger :smalltongue:

[CoffeeIncluded]

XD
High dex is good.

(I actually spent money on buying ropes and chains for a character once. ;P)

...Well then.


I did like Radic, but now she RULES.

Five year old kid playing with a deadly viper! :smallbiggrin:


You'd expect a druid to understand the thrill of the chase.

Yes, but she'd get a bit offended.

Did you like the extra pic? No, I'm not related. Neither is she. :smalltongue: I'm just not afraid of snakes. And I dunno why people say they're slimy. They're not. They feel nice. :smallsmile:


*puts up vendor stall, with 50% discount for all ropes, manacles and chains*

Matt, Janine: *Immediately line up*

Janine: What? Gotta be prepared for anything, you know. :smallwink:

[Lix Lorn]

(lines up)

[Grim ranger]

*whistles as net trap captures all potential customers* See how strong they are? :smalltongue:

[Lix Lorn]

Ooh, how helpless i am. ;P I hope no-one is going to take advantage of me.

[Asta Kask]

(I actually spent money on buying ropes and chains for a character once. ;P)

Once? Rope is something all characters carry with them in any campaign I'm playing in. A thousand household uses, many of them not even X-rated.


Ooh, how helpless i am. ;P I hope no-one is going to take advantage of me.

I'm tempted to answer, but I think the sheriff might disapprove. And Coffee might get a little miffed if we got her thread closed.

[Lix Lorn]

Where's the fun in the non X-rated uses? :smallfrown:

[Asta Kask]

Where's the fun in the non X-rated uses? :smallfrown:

It lets you bring slaves to the slave market. Money, money, money...

A rope makes a passable whip for the slaves.

Also, you can hang scoundrels.

[CoffeeIncluded]

I'm tempted to answer, but I think the sheriff might disapprove. And Coffee might get a little miffed if we got her thread closed.

Miffed? I'll be FURIOUS.

Back on topic people. PLEASE.

[Lix Lorn]

XD Sorry. I'm used to forums where the admins are hibernating.

Janine is probably my favourite, to be honest.
And i just thought, how awkward must it be if you can't afford to buy food, and there's a druid in your party? I mean, you can't hunt. XD

[CoffeeIncluded]

XD Sorry. I'm used to forums where the admins are hibernating.

Janine is probably my favourite, to be honest.
And i just thought, how awkward must it be if you can't afford to buy food, and there's a druid in your party? I mean, you can't hunt. XD

Okay.

Really? How come? (I'm curious!)

Do you honestly think Janine doesn't prepare Create Food and Drink? :smalltongue: (And trust me, money is not a problem. :smallwink:)

[Lix Lorn]

Because she has a perverted streak. XD

Touche. XD

[Dark Faun]

A druid who's against hunting for food needs a serious newsflash about nature.

I like Janine too, though her nymphomania seems to be greatly exaggerated.

...Or maybe I'm giving her too much credit.

[Lix Lorn]

A good point.

[CoffeeIncluded]

A druid who's against hunting for food needs a serious newsflash about nature.

I like Janine too, though her nymphomania seems to be greatly exaggerated.

...Or maybe I'm giving her too much credit.

No, Radic's against unnecessary hunting. She didn't want Matt to kill the weasel because it was unnecessary.

...You'll see! :smallwink:

[Silverraptor]

Huh. This is the first time *I* found out Radic had a brother...

[Lix Lorn]

Nymphomania is fuuun. ^_^

[Dark Faun]

Unless you're Lloyd. :smalltongue:


No, Radic's against unnecessary hunting.
I had understood, I was refering to Lix Lorn's druid.

[Lix Lorn]

Touche. XD

[CoffeeIncluded]

Huh. This is the first time *I* found out Radic had a brother...

Alu only came into existence a few weeks ago.


Unless you're Lloyd.
How long you think he'll last? :smalltongue:

[Lix Lorn]

Depends, does she have ropes and manacles?

[Dark Faun]

How long you think he'll last? :smalltongue:
Until Astrid comes to him in his dreams and tell him to strangle Janine for giving her and her followers a bad reputation. :smalltongue:

And on the subject of snakes being scary, they're not.

Their lethal venom is.

[Lix Lorn]

'There's no difference between falling ten thousand feet to the jagged rocks below and... tumbling out of bed.'
'Really?'
'Yeah. Except for the Splat at the end, they're practically similar.'

[Silverraptor]

Alu only came into existence a few weeks ago.

Ah.

So when were you planning on telling me then?

[Lix Lorn]

When it came up. Duh. XD

[Dark Faun]

I must say I like the strip's druid being human. I admittedly know only four female D&D druids in addition to her, and three of them are elves while the last's a half elf. (The only other druid I know is Leeky Windstaff.)

And even though it might change in the future, I like the idea of a party consisting only of humans. It's refreshing, ironically. :smallsmile:


'There's no difference between falling ten thousand feet to the jagged rocks below and... tumbling out of bed.'
'Really?'
'Yeah. Except for the Splat at the end, they're practically similar.'
The former's more painful.

The latter's more embarassing.

[Lix Lorn]

Some things do seem that way. (nodnod)

It was a quote.:smallwink:

[The Dark Fiddler]

And the one who has the best chance of dodging...:smalltongue:

I didn't know you read this! You like?

Yes, yes I do. I just don't comment that much because I'm not one for huge, drawn out discussions, and it gets a bit hard to follow when your thread has more pages than your comic. :smalltongue:

[CoffeeIncluded]

Yes, yes I do. I just don't comment that much because I'm not one for huge, drawn out discussions, and it gets a bit hard to follow when your thread has more pages than your comic. :smalltongue:

And that's why I put the comics on the front page. :smalltongue:

As the series goes on though, I *Will* post character analyses on here, like Water-Smurf does.

[Lix Lorn]

And if you do that, i *will* use this quote.
:elan:Yay! I'm participating!

[Asta Kask]

I'm liking Matt more and more, but in a campaign I tend to play Lloyd. I'm not good at playing :belkar:-types.

[Lix Lorn]

Of them, i'd be playing Janine. XD POSSibly Radic.

[Asta Kask]

Of them, i'd be playing Janine. XD POSSibly Radic.

I'm not very good at playing women (or perhaps I am - I play them pretty much as I play men). We have a guy in our group who insists on playing women, and he consistently plays them as a) sluts, b) coitophobes, or c) disguised as men. It's a problem.

[Lix Lorn]

I used to play girls as complete sluts, but recent events have had me tone it down. Mostly.

[Dark Faun]

I'm liking Matt more and more, but in a campaign I tend to play Lloyd. I'm not good at playing :belkar:-types.
Matt has nothing in common with Belkar. Matt's a thief. Belkar's a remorseless psycopath who murders for his own amusement.

[Grim ranger]

Matt has nothing in common with Belkar. Matt's a thief. Belkar's a remorseless psycopath who murders for his own amusement.

Let's wait for half a year and then look again when he has gained some levels :smalltongue:

But I agree, Matt is really rather cool. Chicken and bad socially maybe, but still cool guy in my books. Maybe he should just put more ranks in Diplomacy and the world would kneel at his feet :smallbiggrin:

[Asta Kask]

Matt has nothing in common with Belkar. Matt's a thief. Belkar's a remorseless psycopath who murders for his own amusement.

Oh yes. I didn't mean that. It was me thinking out loud. I would not play Matt, because I'm not good at playing that kind of character, nor am I good at playing :belkar:-types. Was what I meant.

[Dark Faun]

If you're already Lawful Good, I see no roleplaying in there. :smallwink:


Maybe he should just put more ranks in Diplomacy and the world would kneel at his feet :smallbiggrin:
Too bad he's the cosmic chew toy. :smalltongue:

[Lix Lorn]

You're getting it all wrong.

:belkar: is a SEXY SHOELESS GOD OF WAR

[Asta Kask]

It's also that I've discovered that I don't like playing a bastard. And if I don't like playing, why am I there?

[Lix Lorn]

Worst i've ever played is chaotic neutral.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Let's wait for half a year and then look again when he has gained some levels :smalltongue:

But I agree, Matt is really rather cool. Chicken and bad socially maybe, but still cool guy in my books. Maybe he should just put more ranks in Diplomacy and the world would kneel at his feet :smallbiggrin:

*Starts laughing* Diplomacy to get the universe to leave him alone?

[Grim ranger]

*Starts laughing* Diplomacy to get the universe to leave him alone?

Meh, diplomacy in general. Of course he cannot avoid karma and fate, but with Diplomacy he could and propably would talk his way out of anything :smalltongue:

[CoffeeIncluded]

Meh, diplomacy in general. Of course he cannot avoid karma and fate, but with Diplomacy he could and propably would talk his way out of anything :smalltongue:

Matt Silver? The universe would find some way to screw it up.

(What makes you think he's so cool?)

[Lix Lorn]

He could use diplomacy on the universe! 8D

(now you know what Rich Burlew feels like when one of the obscure charries is a fanfave)

[CoffeeIncluded]

He could use diplomacy on the universe! 8D

(now you know what Rich Burlew feels like when one of the obscure charries is a fanfave)

But Matt's one of the main characters.

[Lix Lorn]

Okay, then you know how he felt when everyone adored the Sexy Shoeless God of War.

[Dark Faun]

As I pointed out, there's quite a few differences between Matt Silver and Belkar Bitterleaf. I won't develop this further so not to be off topic.

And you're really obsessed with what people think of Matt, Coffee. :smalltongue: :smallwink:

[CoffeeIncluded]

As I pointed out, there's quite a few differences between Matt Silver and Belkar Bitterleaf. I won't develop this further so not to be off topic.

And you're really obsessed with what people think of Matt, Coffee. :smalltongue: :smallwink:

It's only because you guys brought it up. And because I've been planning out Matt's character arc the past few days. He's actually surprisingly complex.

Though I don't think it would be off topic for you to develop this further.

[Lix Lorn]

My point is just that Matt is way more popular than she expected, being (until now) cowardly and unhelpful.

[Dark Faun]

It's only because you guys brought it up. And because I've been planning out Matt's character arc the past few days. He's actually surprisingly complex.
I was referring to the fact you've often asked people if they liked Matt; you didn't do that for Lloyd, Radic or Janine (or Remus :smallwink:).


Though I don't think it would be off topic for you to develop this further.
In addition to the difference I outlined earlier, Matt and Belkar are opposed in the sense that one is the cosmic chew toy while the other has the universe protecting him from getting what he deserves, through Good-aligned people at that.

[Lix Lorn]

Wait, wait... who's Remus?

(Also... is that Willow in your avatar?)

[CoffeeIncluded]

I was referring to the fact you've often asked people if they liked Matt; you didn't do that for Lloyd, Radic or Janine (or Remus :smallwink:).


In addition to the difference I outlined earlier, Matt and Belkar are opposed in the sense that one is the cosmic chew toy while the other has the universe protecting him from getting what he deserves, through Good-aligned people at that.

The truth is that I was a bit worried that people would think he's a cheap Belkar knockoff, when he's not like that at all.

Also, he's kinda the comic relief character. Sorta. In a way.

[CrimsonAngel]

I remember when this comic was new and on its first page...

[Lix Lorn]

He's not like Belkar. If he was Belkar he would not only of left them with the dragon, he would have laughed, hidden and watched.
Probably.

[Dark Faun]

Actually, he'd have attacked the dragon. He's arrogant enough to think he can take it, and loves killing stuff and bragging about it. You could argue he'd attack the dragon after what you described, but then he'd have no audience.


Wait, wait... who's Remus?
Radic's animal companion.


(Also... is that Willow in your avatar?)
Qara, pyromaniac extraordinaire from Neverwinter Nights 2.


The truth is that I was a bit worried that people would think he's a cheap Belkar knockoff, when he's not like that at all.
As I said, there's no similarity between them. He doesn't come off as a Belkar knockoff at all. If he's similar to an OotS main character, that'd be Haley.


Also, he's kinda the comic relief character. Sorta. In a way.
I'd say Janine fits the bill as well.

And after rereading the strips (saved on my computer to spare your bandwidth) to check whether Matt could be compared to Belkar in any way, I find myself wondering if we're going to see the 10 Str/16 Int Orc and his hallfling buddy again. :smalltongue:

[Lix Lorn]

I did consider that point, but didn't say it as it was on your side of the argument. XD

Ah. Thank you.

Pyromaniacs rule.

He is a little like preElan Haley.

I like the smart Orc.
Say, we need a wizard, right? (Grins)

[CoffeeIncluded]

Actually, he'd have attacked the dragon. He's arrogant enough to think he can take it, and loves killing stuff and bragging about it. You could argue he'd attack the dragon after what you described, but then he'd have no audience.

...Matt's not arrogant like that.


Qara, pyromaniac extraordinaire from Neverwinter Nights 2.

:smallbiggrin:


As I said, there's no similarity between them. He doesn't come off as a Belkar knockoff at all. If he's similar to an OotS main character, that'd be Haley.

Ah. Okay.


I'd say Janine fits the bill as well.

Fun Fact #1: Her original "I wanna *Censored* Lloyd" comment was originally just a one-off joke. :smalltongue:


And after rereading the strips (saved on my computer to spare your bandwidth) to check whether Matt could be compared to Belkar in any way, I find myself wondering if we're going to see the 10 Str/16 Int Orc and his hallfling buddy again. :smalltongue:

Fun Fact #2: The Halfling is named Hector and the Orc is named Roark.

Fun Fact #3: The party desperately needs a wizard.

[Asta Kask]

Matt is someone we can identify with... someone who is the universe's buttmonkey, someone who can make us laugh and someone who does the sensible thing and runs away from the huge monster.

[Lix Lorn]

Good points, Asta.
I wanna Orc Wizard. XD

[Asta Kask]

I wanna Orc Wizard. XD

Is this another one of those kinks you wouldn't tell us about?

[Lix Lorn]

No, but if you wanna know THAT badly.

[Aaron]

Haven't been on for a few days. I've been trying to have this thing thats called a "life." Still don't know if its as good as this world. :smallwink::smalltongue:

I'm not going to be on for the next three days. I'm going to be out camping at a friend's cabin with my other buddies, and ironically, playing DND.:smallbiggrin: (3.5 of coarse):smalltongue:


The truth is that I was a bit worried that people would think he's a cheap Belkar knockoff, when he's not like that at all.

Also, he's kinda the comic relief character. Sorta. In a way.

Well, so far, I kind of see Matt as a combination of Belkar (not liking helping others:smallannoyed:), Haley (treasure!:smallbiggrin:), and the old Elan (I can't help. Run!:smalleek:). :smalltongue::smallwink:



Fun Fact #2: The Halfling is named Hector and the Orc is named Roark.

Fun Fact #3: The party desperately needs a wizard.

Ooooohhhh!!! Future references. :smallamused::smallbiggrin:

Every party needs a wizard (or Sorcerer). :smalltongue:

[Lix Lorn]

Sorcery is more fun than those stuffy wizards. ;P

[Grim ranger]

Sorcery is more fun than those stuffy wizards. ;P

Yesh, and sorcerers are fun in one more aspect: they are usually not quite right in the head, which makes for good amusement :smalltongue:

[Lix Lorn]

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING ABOUT MY SANITY SCORE BEING IN SINGLE DIGITS?!?!
Cause it's a useful piece of knowledge. Did you use Discern Sanity?

[Grim ranger]

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING ABOUT MY SANITY SCORE BEING IN SINGLE DIGITS?!?!
Cause it's a useful piece of knowledge. Did you use Discern Sanity?

Let's not go crazy here. I would estimate it is even lower than that. So you are so insane you are almost sane, therefore presenting no threat :smalltongue:

[Lix Lorn]

No. THREAT?
Meteor Swarm.
Comet Swarm.

[Dark Faun]

Let's not spam the thread and get it locked, okay? :smalltongue:


the old Elan
I guess you haven't read OtOoPCs.


Every party needs a wizard (or Sorcerer). :smalltongue:
Qara's free. :smallamused:

And we keep saying Matt is a chew toy... But there's only one time he got something that wasn't self inflicted: his fight with the giant spider. I think we've been exaggerating his unlucky status.

[Lix Lorn]

XD
It's cause he ACTS like everyone's out to get him.

[CoffeeIncluded]

And we keep saying Matt is a chew toy... But there's only one time he got something that wasn't self inflicted: his fight with the giant spider. I think we've been exaggerating his unlucky status.

He got arrested six times. Among other things. For example, his mentor liked to "train" Matt by attacking him in the middle of the night, while he was asleep. Matt's thing is that everything seems to blow up in his face and get him badly hurt.

And PLEASE don't spam this thread! I had Roland have to nudge us back on topic before, and if this thread gets locked I'm gonna be really, REALLY pissed!

[Dark Faun]

You can hardly call being arrested when you committed a crime (even as low as theft) "the universe's out to get me!" He should consider himself lucky he broke out so many times and that Lloyd was around to prevent him to go to max security.

As for his mentor, we're not supposed to know that yet. So I stand by my point that he's not a chew toy - yet. :smalltongue:

[CoffeeIncluded]

You can hardly call being arrested when you committed a crime (even as low as theft) "the universe's out to get me!" He should consider himself lucky he broke out so many times and that Lloyd was around to prevent him to go to max security.

As for his mentor, we're not supposed to know that yet. So I stand by my point that he's not a chew toy - yet. :smalltongue:

No, he got busted in really ridiculous ways. And how he rolled a 1 on the reflex save on the dragon? Mauled by Remus? Weasel down his pants?

It may be self-inflicted, but an angry weasel in his pants?

[Dark Faun]

Radic didn't have a bucket of ice water handy. :smallwink:

[Asta Kask]

No, he got busted in really ridiculous ways. And how he rolled a 1 on the reflex save on the dragon? Mauled by Remus? Weasel down his pants?

It may be self-inflicted, but an angry weasel in his pants?

That is, indeed, a horrible thing to do to a man. Or a woman, I suppose. But it seems more the result of some horrible, horrible judgment calls than being the universe's buttmonkey. Of course, these things aren't mutually exclusive.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Radic didn't have a bucket of ice water handy. :smallwink:

Create Water is a Level 0 druid spell.

[Grim ranger]

Radic didn't have a bucket of ice water handy. :smallwink:

Eh, salt water would have been much more suited for the occassion :smalltongue:

And I think that the abuse Matt has survived this far has been within reasonable limits. He is not yet the Chew Toy (tm).

[Dark Faun]

But he'll be. :smallamused:

[Grim ranger]

But he'll be. :smallamused:

Ha! I bet 10 gp that by the end of the story Matt will have have happiest ending of the whole cast, partly because he is thieving bastard :smalltongue:

[Dark Faun]

Or he'll almost die trying to save Radic.

Then he says something stupid and Remus mauls him. :smallamused:

On an unrelated note, I'm starting to ship Janine x Matt but there isn't exactly enough story yet to write anything about them.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Or he'll almost die trying to save Radic.

Then he says something stupid and Remus mauls him. :smallamused:

On an unrelated note, I'm starting to ship Janine x Matt but there isn't exactly enough story yet to write anything about them.

Ooh! Oh boy! Crack pairings!

Well, how about a picture? :smalltongue: :smallwink:

[Asta Kask]

Ha! I bet 10 gp that by the end of the story Matt will have have happiest ending of the whole cast, partly because he is thieving bastard :smalltongue:

That would be immoral. Remember that stories should only be told to be morally uplifting. I read that in Plato so it must be true.

So, how many people think Lloyd and Janine will end up in bed? I have 20 gp says they will - anyone betting against?

[Dark Faun]

Depends; is Create Aphrodisiac a Cleric spell? :smallamused:


Ooh! Oh boy! Crack pairings!

Well, how about a picture? :smalltongue: :smallwink:
Well, there's quite an inspiring Iron Avatarist contest right now... :smallwink:

[CoffeeIncluded]

Depends; is Create Aphrodisiac a Cleric spell? :smallamused:


Well, there's quite an inspiring Iron Avatarist contest right now... :smallwink:

The two of them do have the highest Charisma... :smallwink:

And if there isn't, she'll make one.

*Squees* Doitdoitdoit!!!:smallbiggrin:

[Cizak]

Sorry if this been brought up before, but I haven't read the whole thread, just the comics. Do you have a regular update scheduale?

[Mystic Muse]

dawwww I was hoping for an update :smallfrown:

[Lix Lorn]

If create aphrodisiac were a cleric spell, i would have more kids than class levels.

Matt will end up happiest. Rogues end up with sacks of money. Remember? XD

Yup, they WILL end up sleeping together. Somehow. I predict.

[Dark Faun]

Sorry if this been brought up before, but I haven't read the whole thread, just the comics. Do you have a regular update scheduale?
Every Friday.

[Asta Kask]

Fridays, except when there's blizzards in NYC. Then we get two strips.

We regularly pray for snow.

[Asta Kask]

Depends; is Create Aphrodisiac a Cleric spell? :smallamused:

Remember that she is Good - toying with other people's emotions (beyond what all humans do) is probably not a good way to go. And as a Paladin, I'd expect Lloyd to get a heft "I'm being tempted" circumstance bonus to his Will save.

[Lix Lorn]

It's a good point. Maybe if he were drunk?

Haha, you don't need plot or characterization to write crack pairings, silly.

[Dark Faun]

The best crack is the believable crack. :smalltongue:


And as a Paladin, I'd expect Lloyd to get a heft "I'm being tempted" circumstance bonus to his Will save.
Especially if he's not interested in her to begin with. :smallwink:

[CoffeeIncluded]

I update on Fridays, more often if I've got a lot of extra time.


Remember that she is Good - toying with other people's emotions (beyond what all humans do) is probably not a good way to go. And as a Paladin, I'd expect Lloyd to get a heft "I'm being tempted" circumstance bonus to his Will save.

Exactly. Janine does have her limits; she's not going to make him do anything he doesn't want to do. It'll just take longer to convince him than other men because, you know, Paladin. :smalltongue:

Of course, as time goes on, her methods might get more...Drastic. :smallwink:

[Dark Faun]

One tip to Janine: before undressing and throwing yourself naked at Lloyd, make sure he's not wearing any armor. Metal is cold.

[Grim ranger]

Exactly. Janine does have her limits; she's not going to make him do anything he doesn't want to do. It'll just take longer to convince him than other men because, you know, Paladin. :smalltongue:

Of course, as time goes on, her methods might get more...Drastic. :smallwink:

Bets, people, bets! Is mind control ray coming before or after candlelit dinner? :smalltongue:

In all seriousness, I don't see how in earth she is going to make it. Lloyd is really kind of hero that screams "celibate" from mile away.

[Asta Kask]

I could easily see her creeping into his bedroll all naked before he goes to bed. That's fair play. Well, according to some definitions of fair play. (I wouldn't mind, but I'm not a paladin.)

[Lix Lorn]

In all seriousness, I don't see how in earth she is going to make it. Lloyd is really kind of hero that screams "celibate" from mile away.
And Roy wasn't?

I guess candlelit dinner. Mind control the next day. XD

[Dark Faun]

Lloyd is really kind of hero that screams "celibate" from mile away.
That'd be rich for a paladin of the goddess of love.

[CoffeeIncluded]

One tip to Janine: before undressing and throwing yourself naked at Lloyd, make sure he's not wearing any armor. Metal is cold.

Janine: Cat's Grace will take care of that!

(Are you gonna do the crack pairing?)


I could easily see her creeping into his bedroll all naked before he goes to bed. That's fair play. Well, according to some definitions of fair play. (I wouldn't mind, but I'm not a paladin.)

Janine: *Starts writing down ideas* Okay, that's Plan B, Plan C involves the candles and the rose petals...Lloyd! What's your favorite flower?

Lloyd: Why do you want to know?

Janine: ...No reason.


That'd be rich for a paladin of the goddess of love.

Janine: You hear that Lloyd? If you don't sleep with me, you'll Fall!

Lloyd: Astrid isn't a love goddess and you know it!

[Grim ranger]

That'd be rich for a paladin of the goddess of love.

Last time I checked, "love" did not equal that one thing. Sure, it might be part of it, but it is stated nowhere that he must be so easy :smalltongue:

[Asta Kask]

Oh dear. I can just imagine what she'll do when he's badly wounded and needs her to cast Cure spells. They're all Touch spells... (of course, she'll heal him too, but why not grab a little booty while she's at it.)


That'd be rich for a paladin of the goddess of love.

Not celibate perhaps, but if he demands that Janine go through a two-year betrothal period followed by marriage before he touches her happy place, she'll probably think twice.

[Dark Faun]

I so want an evil Cleric to cast Inflict Permanent Frigidity on Janine... :smallamused:


(Are you gonna do the crack pairing?)
When I have the time. Seeing as I'll pick up this thing (http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat1350001&prodId=prod630020a) tomorrow to paint it, I can't say when it'll be.

I already have an idea though... Poor, poor Matt. :smallamused:


Lloyd: Astrid isn't a love goddess and you know it!
She isn't? I must have misunderstood.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Oh dear. I can just imagine what she'll do when he's badly wounded and needs her to cast Cure spells. They're all Touch spells... (of course, she'll heal him too, but why not grab a little booty while she's at it.)

Depends on the situation, how dire the circumstances are...


When I have the time. Seeing as I'll pick up this thing tomorrow to paint it, I can't say when it'll be.

I already have an idea though... Poor, poor Matt.


:smallbiggrin: *Eagerly waits*

[Grim ranger]

Not celibate perhaps, but if he demands that Janine go through a two-year betrothal period followed by marriage before he touches her happy place, she'll probably think twice.

Think twice? Hoo boy, I would predict bit more...extreme reaction. Though, come to think of it, I have never seen a cleric to spontaneously combust from sheer frustration. It should be fun to watch :smallbiggrin:

Oh, though I think she would still be bugging and pleading to Lloyd? Make that cleric and paladin at same time :smalltongue:

[Asta Kask]

I don't think we know what she's a goddess of yet. Or if she's just generally a goddess.

[Dark Faun]

So, I actually reread the appropriate strip and it turns out Astrid is merely the protector of all that is living and good (http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/caffeineincluded/FirstImpressions.png).

I can already smell the necromancers coming in the story. :smallamused:

[CoffeeIncluded]

So, I actually reread the appropriate strip and it turns out Astrid is merely the protector of all that is living and good (http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/caffeineincluded/FirstImpressions.png).

I can already smell the necromancers coming in the story. :smallamused:

She's also known as "The Wandering Mother Goddess", and her domains are Good, Protection, Fire, Water, and Sun.

What about necromancers?


Think twice? Hoo boy, I would predict bit more...extreme reaction. Though, come to think of it, I have never seen a cleric to spontaneously combust from sheer frustration. It should be fun to watch

Radic: ...I'll go get the bomb squad.

[Dark Faun]

I hope for Radic's sake Lloyd doesn't fall in love with her... Janine won't be pleased. :smallwink:


What about necromancers?
They and the undead are the antithesis of living and good.

[CoffeeIncluded]

I hope for Radic's sake Lloyd doesn't fall in love with her... Janine won't be pleased. :smallwink:


They and the undead are the antithesis of living and good.

Yeah...:smalleek:

I knew that.

Janine: And that's what the extra Turning is for! :smallbiggrin:

[Grim ranger]

Radic: ...I'll go get the bomb squad.

Heh heh. It would seem that to some clerics "burning with passion" is not a figure of speech. When all she has is methaphorical hammer for problem solving capacity, every problem begins to look like it should be nailed. Woman with her mindset is propably very inspired by Lloyd's weapon of choice, which should make them pretty much inseparatable. Joined at the hip, almost.

Okay, I will stop now :smalltongue::smallbiggrin:

[Lix Lorn]

O_o
I saw that exact convo before.

(Faints from shock)
(Also, maybe she's actually in love as well as lust and would go 'Okay!' to the betrothal?)

[CoffeeIncluded]

O_o
I saw that exact convo before.

(Faints from shock)
(Also, maybe she's actually in love as well as lust and would go 'Okay!' to the betrothal?)

*Shrugs*

Geez, that many pages so fast? :smalleek:

[Draconi Redfir]

hmmm.. if Lloyd dosent want to sleap with our little Cleric vixien freind here, then may i suggest to her the following:


cat-ears,

rope,

cat-tail,

the only key to a hotel room for two,

and some way of being sepperaited from the other two party members fo an extended period of time :P


just be sure to secure the doors and windows shut and unbreakable, as rule of drama demands that someone interupts such a scene just before it gets to the good stuff.

[Grim ranger]

hmmm.. if Lloyd dosent want to sleap with our little Cleric vixien freind here, then may i suggest to her the following:

cat-ears,

rope,

cat-tail,

the only key to a hotel room for two,

and some way of being sepperaited from the other two party members fo an extended period of time :P


just be sure to secure the doors and windows shut and unbreakable, as rule of drama demands that someone interupts such a scene just before it gets to the good stuff.

Stop giving her advice! You will draw her attention from beyond the fourth wall, you fool! :smalleek:

:smalltongue:

And besides, there is much easier way to do so than that:

Get the party to leave into arctic-themed adventure

"Forget" to bring firewood along and make sure any shelter you end up to is very cold place.

???

Profit.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Stop giving her advice! You will draw her attention from beyond the fourth wall, you fool! :smalleek:

:smalltongue:

And besides, there is much easier way to do so than that:

Get the party to leave into arctic-themed adventure

"Forget" to bring firewood along and make sure any shelter you end up to is very cold place.

???

Profit.

Just remember to stay on-topic.

[Grim ranger]

Just remember to stay on-topic.

Will do. Sorry.

[Lix Lorn]

Is on topic! Is about characters from it! ^_^

[Silverraptor]

Geez! How did this thread grow 2 pages in a couple of hours?:smallconfused:

[Dark Faun]

So, it's not what I initially had in mind, but it's still Matt x Janine. :smalltongue:

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv331/Discordd/OotS/Murphys%20Law/MattxJanine1.png

I thought making Janine's hair was difficult, but that was before making Matt's. :smallsigh: