Darths and Droids V: Thread IV Was Eaten By Dogs

[Emperordaniel]

I thought he already figured out that he couldn't get his shapeshifting powers back from him (when he tried to find his splanch).

I think he was of the opinion that "Han" had simply shapeshifted his splanch so that he wouldn't be able to find it.

[Landis963]

I think he was of the opinion that "Han" had simply shapeshifted his splanch so that he wouldn't be able to find it.

Which sort of invites the questions of "Why would 'Han,' a presumably capable and intelligent being, ever shapeshift away the very organ that allows him to shapeshift?" "Why is such a thing even possible in the first place?" "Is it possible that I do not have all the necessary information here?" And other assorted questions otherwise inconvenient to the plot.

[Lizard Lord]

Which sort of invites the questions of "Why would 'Han,' a presumably capable and intelligent being, ever shapeshift away the very organ that allows him to shapeshift?" "Why is such a thing even possible in the first place?" "Is it possible that I do not have all the necessary information here?" And other assorted questions otherwise inconvenient to the plot.

I don't think "Shapeshifted it away" means "no longer has it," but rather "it looks different so surgeons can't find it." Also its possible because shifting the shape of your body parts is what shapeshifters do. If they can shape change between Rodian and Human (which "Han" is suspected of doing) there is no reason they can't change their organs.

[Landis963]

I don't think "Shapeshifted it away" means "no longer has it," but rather "it looks different so surgeons can't find it." Also its possible because shifting the shape of your body parts is what shapeshifters do. If they can shape change between Rodian and Human (which "Han" is suspected of doing) there is no reason they can't change their organs.

Rodians and Humans are bipedal, quatri-limbed, oxygen-breathing sophonts with their brains in their heads. It would be much easier to shift between Rodian and Human superficially than it would between, say, Rodian and Ithorian. Or Rodian and Hutt. In addition, why would we expect a splanch to work the same after being "disguised" in such a manner? I find it difficult to believe that any organ that in and of itself produces the ability to shapeshift would be able to change itself back once the danger had passed.

[Lizard Lord]

Rodians and Humans are bipedal, quatri-limbed, oxygen-breathing sophonts with their brains in their heads. It would be much easier to shift between Rodian and Human superficially than it would between, say, Rodian and Ithorian. Or Rodian and Hutt. In addition, why would we expect a splanch to work the same after being "disguised" in such a manner? I find it difficult to believe that any organ that in and of itself produces the ability to shapeshift would be able to change itself back once the danger had passed.

Hey you asked questions and I gave answers. If you want the answers to make sense I think you are asking too much of a fan theory of a parody comic of a 30 year old soft sci-fi/fantasy space opera.

[Landis963]

Hey you asked questions and I gave answers. If you want the answers to make sense I think you are asking too much of a fan theory of a parody comic of a 30 year old soft sci-fi/fantasy space opera.

Point taken. Also, this is a revenge-obsessed bounty hunter with body issues we're talking about. A tiny logic deficiency isn't all that bad, all told.

[Nerd-o-rama]

I wonder what's worse. That last pig pun, or the fact that I think the slime/mucus bit is a Princess and the Frog reference.

[137beth]

So in D&D, oozes are among my favorite monsters.
However, I never really liked Jabba in the movies, and I can't say I'm wild about this take on him, either, due to the puns always making me groan.

[Emperordaniel]

the puns always making me groan.

I do believe that is the intention, there.

[Gez]

I wonder what's worse. That last pig pun, or the fact that I think the slime/mucus bit is a Princess and the Frog reference.

Swine 'ot both?

[ObadiahtheSlim]

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So Freddo isn't really Freddo at all. This gets even more interesting.

[Ibrinar]

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http://darthsanddroids.net/episodes/1067.html All his names are fake. Though I guess we didn't know there was an original.

[Porthos]

Unless I'm very much mistaken, we have out first official Call Forward/Shout Out to the Sequel Trilogy in today's update.

Very well done, IMO.

[SirKazum]

Unless I'm very much mistaken, we have out first official Call Forward/Shout Out to the Sequel Trilogy in today's update.

Very well done, IMO.

Well-noted. When I read this I was thinking "is there even anything to reference", but yeah.

[Porthos]

Well-noted. When I read this I was thinking "is there even anything to reference", but yeah.

Well, dialogue wise, point taken. But there's already a decent amount of lore being built up for the ST, incuding organization names.

I figure the floodgates will open soon enough.

EDIT::: Yep.

From the Darths & Droids Facebook page:

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I just created a file labelled "Plot Synopsis - Episode VII".
And yes, it's non-empty.

[137beth]

New comic!

Time for Cory to save the day with some abuses of the path to the dark side, leading to speculation about whether he will suffer the same fate as his parents.

[Lurkmoar]

Gotta love how Corey knows going in solo is a terrible idea, but he still does it because they're all out of options.

[AdmiralCheez]

Gotta love how Corey knows going in solo is a terrible idea, but he still does it because they're all out of options.

Yeah, not too many options when you're the only party member who isn't captured yet. There's not much for reinforcements in the Tatooine desert.

[Kato]

Yeah, not too many options when you're the only party member who isn't captured yet. There's not much for reinforcements in the Tatooine desert.

Well, as part of the resistance maybe they could have, you know, brought a few more soldiers along? To bring in if things get bad? But yeah, he's out of options, but luckily he's massively powered up since last time. Probably did a bunch of solo adventures.

[SirKazum]

Well, as part of the resistance maybe they could have, you know, brought a few more soldiers along? To bring in if things get bad? But yeah, he's out of options, but luckily he's massively powered up since last time. Probably did a bunch of solo adventures.

Yeah, but realistically, rank-and-file resistance members are going to be what, level 1? They're better off going in alone

[Traab]

Yeah, but realistically, rank-and-file resistance members are going to be what, level 1? They're better off going in alone

Hey, every rank and file member you bring with you can absorb an attack round from a dangerous threat. It doesnt matter if it does exactly their hp in damage a round, or 20x as much, all that damage hits them instead of you. Its like having a damage shield active that screams! (briefly)

[Lizard Lord]

Hey, every rank and file member you bring with you can absorb an attack round from a dangerous threat. It doesnt matter if it does exactly their hp in damage a round, or 20x as much, all that damage hits them instead of you. Its like having a damage shield active that screams! (briefly)

As long as the bad guys don't have AoE attacks, sure.

[Rogar Demonblud]

The main purpose of bringing mooks is to have them fight the other guy's mooks, so you can get on with the awesomeness of the boss fight.

[BannedInSchool]

The main purpose of bringing mooks is to have them fight the other guy's mooks, so you can get on with the awesomeness of the boss fight.

And for some reason that makes me think of Super Grover with a light saber.

[137beth]

A new comic without commentary is up.

[EnragedFilia]

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I foresee a joke about nobody bothering to read the monster manual when it transpires that Jabba is immune to force suggestion. And possibly a callback to Watto.

[turbo164]

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I foresee a joke about nobody bothering to read the monster manual when it transpires that Jabba is immune to force suggestion. And possibly a callback to Watto.

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Actually, Jabba might *be* Watto inside a suit. Both resist Force suggestions and keep slaves...

They have a track record of such things with Grievous and now Bib Fortuna.

[Kantaki]

The shapeshifter wears a costume? That is a amusing touch. I'm just not sure if Luke should trust Wedge considering he tried to get rid of him on Hoth. That he approves of the same plan as Jim is a good hint and Corey seems to realize this as well. Let's hope Luke rediscovers his paranoia before it is to late.

The funniest part of the previous page was the discussion of Leias outfit. I just wonder how Annie will react if she finds out how the outfit really looks.

[EnragedFilia]

The funniest part of the previous page was the discussion of Leias outfit. I just wonder how Annie will react if she finds out how the outfit really looks.

Perhaps by stumbling upon the concept art that GM sketched up earlier... for research purposes, naturally.

[Porthos]

The funniest part of the previous page was the discussion of Leias outfit. I just wonder how Annie will react if she finds out how the outfit really looks.

Perhaps by stumbling upon the concept art that GM sketched up earlier... for research purposes, naturally.

I suspect it's gonna be a webcam joke. Depending on where the camera is pointing, Annie might not be able to see the figurine the DM picked out to represent Slave!Leia. When she finally sees the figurine, the DM might lamely try to say it was the only one he had available that was appropiate.