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Thread: Of Books and Barbarians
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2012-03-06, 11:45 PM (ISO 8601)
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I'm surprised at you people. The magic and skill system here is clearly something other than 3.5.
In fact... *peers closely* I do believe DLB has caught the Skyrims.
Still, I laugh so freaking hard when the dresser crashed through the wall. Kagra definitely learned something from her orcish parents.
Keep up that great work Bright.Julie, everyone's nth favorite succubus, by Gulaghar.
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2012-03-06, 11:53 PM (ISO 8601)
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Awesome. This.
More please!My avatar! Isn't it just utterly diabolical? Ashen Lilies made it!
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2012-03-07, 03:27 AM (ISO 8601)
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I'm not, this story so far hasn't brought-up not once*:
- Breaking of the fourth wall.
- Cheap shots at die rolls.
- Jokes about skill/feat investment.
- Other parodied mechanics usually accompanying most OOTS-style comics(at least in the beginning)
*-not saying that these aren't enjoyable now and then.
And yet it's approaching it's 10th strip without one hint of any game system while still being very amusing... maybe this is another charm to the comic...
That's how I interpret it, anyway.
So I'll ask: -Bright, is this something that just happened to be so, or are you really avoiding these things deliberately, have you taken-on the challenge of leaving an OOTS-style comic free of mechanics?Last edited by Prince Zahn; 2012-03-07 at 03:29 AM.
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2012-03-07, 03:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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I find that basing a comic around a specific system burns itself out very quickly. There are only so many jokes you can make, right? Sooner or later the story is going to have to stand up on its own anyway, so I don't really tie myself down to a system when I write. Even if I write in the confines of a game-world, I try not to worry about mechanics.
It wasn't really deliberate, though, since I didn't sit down and say "How can I avoid talking about DnD?" But I naturally don't do that sort of thing anyway, so in the end I may as well have.
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2012-03-09, 08:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-03-09, 10:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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You just shouldn't get into a fight with a librarian after preparing to destroy a book.
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2012-03-12, 08:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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Updated a little late last time, so nobody will mind if I update a little early. It's a couple hours into update day for me anyway.
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2012-03-12, 09:32 AM (ISO 8601)
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Yay! Paladins!
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2012-03-12, 09:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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I like it. Although it surprises me that you went back to OotS style, Brighty.
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2012-03-12, 09:56 AM (ISO 8601)
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Ah, the facepalm - a necessary tool for every paladin's companion.
My avatar! Isn't it just utterly diabolical? Ashen Lilies made it!
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2012-03-12, 10:59 AM (ISO 8601)
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Subscribed instantly. As a note, the first two links don't seem to load when I click them, but the others do.
Gotta love this... the humor is really solid. Just wish I could see the first two comics.
How often do you update?
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2012-03-12, 11:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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Ah, the dreaded "cutaway to something different to extend a cliffhanger for another week" technique. The most deadly weapon in the webcomic writer's arsenal.
Still, new characters! Hopefully recurring ones. Can't wait to see where this goes.
@Sam: This is a once weekly comic, more or less.Julie, everyone's nth favorite succubus, by Gulaghar.
An amazing Misha, Mimi, and Riss painting done by Ofride.
For anyone in plots run by me, know that I always tailor solutions to those in the plot. The answer may not be obvious, but it's there, and doable by the displayed abilities of the present characters. If you need help or hints, I'll try to be available to provide them.
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2012-03-12, 11:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-03-12, 02:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Looks amazing, Bright! Certainly will be following this.
Now back to waiting in anticipation, and not trying to destroy books in front of librarians. ._.Treasured Quotes
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2012-03-12, 06:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-03-13, 04:28 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-03-13, 10:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-03-13, 11:06 AM (ISO 8601)
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I have a sudden feeling that those paladins, or knights, or whatever, are very incompetent.
Probably just Sir Zann, Eric seems like the suffering sidekick type.
Also, looks like they need sewing done, interesting touch.Mauve Shirt, Savannah, Gnomish Wanderer, Cuthalion and Smuchmuch get cookies for making me avatars. (::)
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2012-03-19, 09:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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Strip 9
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Here's today's update.
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2012-03-19, 09:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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I continue to LOVE the visual gags!
The guy's just sitting there, conducting an interview with someone trapped under heavy shards of his own shop.
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2012-03-19, 09:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-03-19, 11:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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Last edited by Prince Zahn; 2012-03-19 at 11:34 AM.
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2012-03-19, 12:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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Rest in Peace:SpoilerMiko Miyazaki, Thanh, Durkon- Order of the Stick
Krunch- Looking For Group
Bill- Left 4 Dead
Soap Mactavish- Modern Warfare 3
Sandman- Modern Warfare 3
Ghost and Roach- Modern Warfare 2
Gabe- Dead Space 2
Dom- Gears of War 3
Carmine Brothers- Gears of War series
Uriel Septim VII- Elderscrolls Oblivion
Commander Shepherd- Mass Effect 3
Ned Stark- Song of Ice and Fire
Apple Jack's parents
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2012-03-19, 01:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-03-24, 09:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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What, five internet minutes since this started, and shipping is already happening?
*wipes away tear* This comic will go places.
Why is she obsessed with the book even though it's evil.
..Hell, they might get people they don't like to read accursed tomes, in a hillariously cruel sort of fratboy hazing.
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2012-03-25, 10:03 AM (ISO 8601)
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I mean the guy who brought it call it evil. The shopkeeper call it evil. If they were saying it, I would stay away from the book.
P.S- I even wrote a story about a human paladin who married an orc (Good aligned) and had a child with her (Well, Before this comic and 6 months ago). Well, the orcs were kinda in greyscale morality in my story (Some good, some evil, and some neutral)Last edited by t209; 2012-03-25 at 10:05 AM. Reason: repairs and addition
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Rest in Peace:SpoilerMiko Miyazaki, Thanh, Durkon- Order of the Stick
Krunch- Looking For Group
Bill- Left 4 Dead
Soap Mactavish- Modern Warfare 3
Sandman- Modern Warfare 3
Ghost and Roach- Modern Warfare 2
Gabe- Dead Space 2
Dom- Gears of War 3
Carmine Brothers- Gears of War series
Uriel Septim VII- Elderscrolls Oblivion
Commander Shepherd- Mass Effect 3
Ned Stark- Song of Ice and Fire
Apple Jack's parents
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2012-03-26, 07:17 PM (ISO 8601)
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Today's update.
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2012-03-26, 07:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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Now, Drum rolls for Story time!
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Rest in Peace:SpoilerMiko Miyazaki, Thanh, Durkon- Order of the Stick
Krunch- Looking For Group
Bill- Left 4 Dead
Soap Mactavish- Modern Warfare 3
Sandman- Modern Warfare 3
Ghost and Roach- Modern Warfare 2
Gabe- Dead Space 2
Dom- Gears of War 3
Carmine Brothers- Gears of War series
Uriel Septim VII- Elderscrolls Oblivion
Commander Shepherd- Mass Effect 3
Ned Stark- Song of Ice and Fire
Apple Jack's parents
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2012-03-26, 07:45 PM (ISO 8601)
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Love the WHUMP face. And the face in the panel right after it.
Actually, I really like her facial expressions throughout. Very well drawn.My avatar! Isn't it just utterly diabolical? Ashen Lilies made it!
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2012-03-27, 04:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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I guess part of it would be an unwillingness for to accept what she can't do, due to being both and Orc and a Libarian, but even so, I'm kinda on the bigot's side on this one. Some things are only to be poked at a safe distance.
Also a fan of the expressions. Though the arms are kinda stiff.