Murphy's Law 7: ...Maybe?

[Asta Kask]

Ugh, now I don't know if I can get this update up today. I'm not even done with the first panel and that took so long my battery's almost drained (I'm on a bus; I can't charge it).

You run on batteries?

[Worlok]

Wait, just a random thought: does Coffee like coffee?

You run on batteries?

No, you got it all wrong: She channels the elemental plane of caffeine, hence the coffee comes pre-included, allowing her to function as a battery in her own right, kinda warlock-style. That laptop serves as a sort of familiar, and by "charging" it, she actually puts a number of her EXP into an external reserve to use it in production as per the Craft Webcomic feat (p. 157 of Complete Onlinemancer) or for other intents and purposes. As this is clearly a supernatural ability, she can't use it in the soul-draining nightmare anti-magic zone that is public transportation. It's also why we get fewer updates while she rolls Craft (homework(-if-it-is-still-called-that-at-University)) checks, as those naturally occupy some of her reserves.*

I mean, it's obvious. I'm disappointed in all of you.

(* That also means that I agree with the "Don't-kill-yourself"-crowd, Coffee. After all, we wouldn't want to keep you from leveling up. )

[Asta Kask]

That sounds better.

[CoffeeIncluded]

Thanks, guys. You're awesome fans.

[SamBurke]

Thanks, guys. You're awesome fans.

We try, we try.

Have a great Thanksgiving, by the by!

[Asta Kask]

Don't eat too much turkey - people will give you funny looks and wonder when the baby is due.

[Worlok]

Thanks, guys. You're awesome fans.

Our turn to go "You're welcome!" Happy Thanksgiving from me as well.

[Admiral Harkov]

Thanks, guys. You're awesome fans.

We're the best to have around during summer!

(I know, to the fridge!, where we Spanish send those who made lame puns)

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!

[CoffeeIncluded]

NO!

My computer froze and it lost the file for the last comic! I was almost done and now I have to start all over! IT TOOK ME TWO HOURS TO DO THE FIRST PANEL!

[McDouggal]

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Seriously, we'll be fine coffee. don't beat yourself up (or your computer, for that matter.)

[CoffeeIncluded]

THANK YOU GOD I MANAGED TO PULL UP A RESTORE POINT FROM LAST NIGHT.

Okay, I know I have a lot of work to do but I am finishing and submitting this comic RIGHT NOW. I can't risk this getting damaged again!

[legomaster00156]

Believe me, I know what it feels like to lose a lot of saved work. Granted, it's not as bad for me, since noone actually READS the fanfics I post, but the sentiment's the same.

[The_Admiral]

NOOOOO curse you computer. You will rue the day you messed up Coffee 's updating schedule.

[Silverraptor]

THANK YOU GOD I MANAGED TO PULL UP A RESTORE POINT FROM LAST NIGHT.

Okay, I know I have a lot of work to do but I am finishing and submitting this comic RIGHT NOW. I can't risk this getting damaged again!

Whew! I remeber when that happened to me and my comic or my story. SPeaking of which, I should start those up again.>.>

(Not admitting anything.)

[CoffeeIncluded]

Hey, McDougal, your post is stretching the screen.

Anyway, THANK GOD I managed to find a backup! Here is the comic! (I told you I was almost done; I was adding the text when that happened)

#163: Shove Her In An Animus And See What Comes Out

Yeah. One look at the first panel should tell you why I had a BSOD.

[The_Admiral]

Wow just wow that is big

[Marnath]

Oooh, shiny! I bet that would cause tremendous damage if it came down from there. Glass shards in everything!

[Dusk Eclipse]

Is that an Assassin's Creed Reference in the title? /)^3^(\ SO AWESOME!

Coffee with just that tittle you have re-kindled my faith in humanity.

And besides that the comic was good, a bit slow and it feels kinda filler-ish*; but it was nice to see some development. It is quite rare IME to find anything that mentions some of the less thought ramifications of long lifespans (almost always it will be in relation to someone outliving a friend or romantic partner that doesn't share that longevity). I also love Tinde's reaction to the velvet... I am sure he will spend his next part of the loot into a velvet tunic or something, perhaps even getting Gold weapons (it is an actual weapon enhancement from a Faerûn sourcebook).

And the first panel looks great, the chandelier particularly, though I have a nagging suspicion something will happen to it in the near future, particularly with Team Gale so near after all they are the Protagonist


* I am sure that comment will turn to bite me in the but when this strip turns to be foreshadowing of something.

[Symmys]

That is a very nice chandelier.

You know, Coffee, you apologize whenever you're late for an update, but just the fact that you let us know ahead of time makes up for any delays. Plus, you take the time to do some really cool stuff with the art- like that chandelier- and you give us all sorts of extra goodies, like details on the way magic works in the setting, or explanations of what this character meant when they said that. You're really dedicated to your fans, and that makes us feel special. We may be awesome fans, but that's just because you're an awesome person to be a fan of.
I'm not entirely sure where that came from. Inspiration strikes at odd times, I guess.

[Smokin Red]

/quit lurkmode

That is a very nice chandelier.

You know, Coffee, you apologize whenever you're late for an update, but just the fact that you let us know ahead of time makes up for any delays. Plus, you take the time to do some really cool stuff with the art- like that chandelier- and you give us all sorts of extra goodies, like details on the way magic works in the setting, or explanations of what this character meant when they said that. You're really dedicated to your fans, and that makes us feel special. We may be awesome fans, but that's just because you're an awesome person to be a fan of.

+1

/resume lurkmode

[CWater]

I think I see why it took you two hours to do the first panel..
Looks good

And Tinder is as adorable as always

[Thaxan]

If I know stories taking place in opera houses as well as I think I do, then someone, somewhere is lurking in the shadows plotting to drop that beautifully drawn chandelier on the unsuspecting audience. Maybe a Goblin with half a face.

[blackjack217]

Very nice.

[Mixt]

If I know stories taking place in opera houses as well as I think I do, then someone, somewhere is lurking in the shadows plotting to drop that beautifully drawn chandelier on the unsuspecting audience. Maybe a Goblin with half a face.

Octopus in the rafters, OCTOPUS IN THE RAFTERS!

If you don't know what i'm talking about, then shame on you, now hand over your nerd license.

[Marnath]

Octopus in the rafters, OCTOPUS IN THE RAFTERS!

If you don't know what i'm talking about, then shame on you, now hand over your nerd license.

So Serrin will have to pretend to be the beautiful blond opera singer she happens to perfectly resemble?

[Lord Raziere]

nice chandelier.


I could do better.

[Worlok]

Symmys got it right up there, you know? Besides, a nice scare and a decent comic - best way to start a Saturday I know of.

[Hiro Protagonest]

nice chandelier.


I could do better.

I half expected the white text to say "I have ADHD".

[Chilingsworth]

Umm... what's an Animus?

I'm hoping it's not something I should be completely familiar with.

[Savannah]

Umm... what's an Animus?

I'm hoping it's not something I should be completely familiar with.

It's a device from the Assassin's Creed video game series which allows you to experience your ancestors' memories. So, no, not an in-comic reference that you're missing or anything.