OOTS #1134 - The Discussion Thread

[happycrow]

This update has the vibes of a somewhat disappointed father wanting to talk to his son.

It definitely does.

[factotum]

Also, I can't help but wonder if Durkon's confusion about who did what is hinting that he absorbed the Negative Energy spirit and it is now a subconscious part of his soul.

He was just there for those events and has those memories, doesn't mean he absorbed anything from the vampire soul.

As for the strip, cool--hopefully we're about to get some Godlike info dropped in right now.

[Wolv90]

I want to see Durkon get all fan-girly, I really do! like'
"Oh My You IT'S YOU!", "I can hardly breath, I don't know where to begin, I have all your trading cards, and ...HEY, I carry a hammer too!"

[Lord Torath]

"I have a gourd with your name on it for some reason"

This cracked me up! Thanks! I needed that laugh!

Did you noticed that Minra and Dukon are standing on Thor's boot?

No. no, I did not. Not until I read your post and went back to check.

Thanks, Giant! Love it!

[happycrow]

Oh, WAIT....

JumboWheat, I bet this has something to do with Durkon's utter lack of Knowledge: Religion investment.

[DeliaP]

There I was replying to the previous thread, and this happens! Kudo's to all that guessed that Thor (and/or Odin) would show up to give Durkon an info dump.....

Can't wait to hear it, although surely Thor is still constrained by the non-disclosure deal regarding the Snarl? (My failed guess: I was wondering if he would meet Kraagor, as a way to get around that constraint, except I also think Kraagor got unmade by the Snarl, so it couldn't be Kraagor.)

Also Minrah's narrative purpose was to provide Durkon with a dwarf to talk to about his attitude to getting raised.

And I guessed "I bet that's Thor" just before the second page, but to be honest, I guessed it was Thor's boot... I had to go back and look again before seeing that they were standing in the fur of his boot....

So very fitting that Durkon gets a personal meeting with his God - if anyone has earned it, he has!

[Evil Genius]

Quite the towering figure, that Thor guy.

[One Step Two]

Also, does anyone else hear Chris Hemsworth's voice for Thor in their head?

[Jubal_Barca]

I didn't think Thor sounded disappointed. More just generally concerned. I feel like this is the "seriously, dude, we need to talk, this armadillo's getting serious and I need you to save everyone's bacon" not the "seriously, dude, we need to talk, you done goofed up with this whole thing" kind of "seriously, dude, we need to talk".

[Peelee]

Can't wait to hear it, although surely Thor is still constrained by the non-disclosure deal regarding the Snarl?

Considering TDO wasn't constrained, I'd hazard a guess that it's not an NDA so much as a general information blackout.

Also, does anyone else hear Chris Hemsworth's voice for Thor in their head?

No.

[Crisis21]

You know, I think out of all the speculation of where Durkon and Minrah ended up 'on Thor's boot' wasn't one of the guesses.

"I have a gourd with your name on it for some reason"

Context please?



Edit: Anyone want to take a crack at figuring out how big Thor is if the distance between the edge of his boot and his leg is more than a mile?

[CoffeeIncluded]

I knew this would happen and I am still squealing in joy!

Also, just a cleric getting to talk to their deity in person? I love when that happens.

[Wolv90]

Also, does anyone else hear Chris Hemsworth's voice for Thor in their head?

I didn't until he said "Dude". Now I want a Pointbreak slipped in there for no reason.

[Keltest]

Ok, I love longshot bets. Here's one why not? In addition to the infodump, Durkon will get a set of Thorforged armor and weaponry.

Of course, I'd also eat my own hat if that happened, but hey, fun longshot.

Given that Thor had all his stuff forged by the dwarves, that seems... implausible.

[drazen]

You know, I think out of all the speculation of where Durkon and Minrah ended up 'on Thor's boot' wasn't one of the guesses.

Thor was so enormous, I missed Durkon and Minrah on his fuzzy boot the first couple times through. I guess scratch my theory of Mjolinir as a weapon upgrade, then, unless Thor can grant/cast "Shrink Item."

[pendell]

Considering TDO wasn't constrained, I'd hazard a guess that it's not an NDA so much as a general information blackout.

No.

Perhaps this is why Thor is "glad to hear you say that". He's under non-disclosure with respect to the Snarl, but if Durkon already knows, Thor can talk to him freely.
"Seriously dude, we need to talk" sounds like the sort of thing a manager says before calling you into her office. Worries me. I'd be outraged at the idea that Durkon had not earned Valhalla, given his utter faithfulness in life, subsequent death in battle, and overcoming a negative energy spirit by guile to finally stand in the anteroom of Valhalla -- except that at this point I have no expectation that the gods of OOTS will be fair. Since they can't surprise me by being petty and stupid, I can't be disappointed when they give a faithful servant something other than a proper reward.

But, in other news, that is a seriously lovely splash panel of Thor. Rich Burlew has outdone himself again :).

Respectfully,

Brian P.

[Fitzclowningham]

I think Thor's tone is because the Order don't really know what they're up against. They have a misconception regarding how the snarl/gates/ritual work that needs to be corrected before they have their showdown with Xykon and Redcloak. I say this mostly because I can't imagine why Thor would be disappointed with Durkon.

[Peelee]

Given that Thor had all his stuff forged by the dwarves, that seems... implausible.

That just means Durkon won't get Thor's stuff.

[locksmith of lo]

there is no more apprpriate time for durkon to say "THOR'S NUTS!" than this instant.

[nabcif]

As for the strip, cool--hopefully we're about to get some Godlike info dropped in right now.

Deus ex machina! Well, deus anyway. Does the Mechane count for the machina part, even though I don't think we'll have Thor ex-ing it?

[gondrizzle]

Also, does anyone else hear Chris Hemsworth's voice for Thor in their head?

I didn't, until he said "dude," and now I kinda do.

[DaOldeWolf]

So, is Thor going to do the same as the Dark one? Good thinking.

[otakuryoga]

and down on the living plane Elan just gave his loudest dunh Dunh DUNH! yet

[Toper]

Ha! Wonderful splash page.

I really like how Thor is drawn. He's more richly detailed and shaded than the mortals, and maybe he had to be on a splash page, but also it really works to make him look like a special kind of being.

[RabidEel]

Good thing Durkon waited to bring up the Snarl until he'd walked around to the front of the boot. Because it would have been awkward if Thor had to twist around and address the back of his heel.

"I have a gourd with your name on it for some reason"

"Oh, I see, you wanted a mast deck sword!"

[xroads]

Wow! Well done. It took me a few moments to realize how literal the title was.

[DSCrankshaw]

Perhaps this is why Thor is "glad to hear you say that". He's under non-disclosure with respect to the Snarl, but if Durkon already knows, Thor can talk to him freely.

That's pretty much what I was thinking. What Thor said was a direct result of hearing Durkon say Snarl. Since Durkon brought it up, I'm guessing that allows Thor to address it. That sounds like one of Loki's bargains.

[SilverCacaobean]

[...] Also, I can't help but wonder if Durkon's confusion about who did what is hinting that he absorbed the Negative Energy spirit and it is now a subconscious part of his soul.

This actually seems quite likely.

Can't wait for the next comic! I'm afraid we'll cut to the order though.

[Resileaf]

Well
I did not see that coming.

Well played, Giant. Well played. "The tower is Thor's leg" is most definitely not something I would have seen coming.

[2D8HP]

"...dreams forged in glitter ink..."


So gonna use that.

Thanks Giant!