which character would you go out with?

[understatement]

(there were previous threads but they're pretty much dead)

(new characters have popped in)

(it'll be some time before next post, and so far no really dumb questions has sprung up in the forum)

Idk, my head's filled up with Hilgya's possible alignments and the world inside the rift and the ramifications of whether or not Durkon/Hilgya's actions were justifiied/excusable/deplorable and it's awesome to see the OOTS together --

Ok, so which character would you go out with? (romantically/very very buddy-wise) (he/she/zhe must be sentient (so no Roy's greatsword), have considerable plot impact (so Hobgoblin Warrior from #433 doesn't count), be identifiable (sorry, TGWTH), and appear in 3+ strips); can also be someone from canon bonus materials as long as they meet criteria above).

Reference list for "help":
The Order
Team Evil (OG and add-ons)
Linear Guild (OG and replacements)
Azure City residents
Sapphire Guard
Thieves' Guild
Vector Legion
Order of the Scribble
IFFC, Qarr, splices
Empire of Blood residents
Greenhilt Family, Celia, Starshine family, Thundershield family/friends
Mechane crew
Orc Island
Deities, Outsiders
Godsmoot participants
Firmament (vampires, Thor clerics)
ABD/her son
Bandit clan
Inn of weary travelers' participants
any group/persons I missed

I know it's an extremely silly, thoughtless question in the face of world-ending decicidal abominations and probably out of the forum's character -- but I also kinda want to see how the characters' "real" charisma transfers over.

[Mightymosy]

Silly?
Look no further than the incarnation of illicit sex herself! (look signature)

Serious?
Celia

[zimmerwald1915]

Serious?
Celia

Protip: don't date lawyers. They barely have time for themselves, let alone a partner.

Also, I'm sure it's a coincidence that you named two Outsiders

[The Extinguisher]

The correct answer is of course Bandana. A take-charge women who is tough and clever and good at giving orders?

Yes please

[woweedd]

Celia, Celia, and did I mention Celia? Sure, by the standards of the setting, she's suicidally pacifistic, but, by real-world standards, she's extremely reasonable, and that's the point. Roy has good taste. I also like Veldrina.

[Emanick]

I was going to say “literally nobody” until Veldrina was mentioned, but yeah, her.

[Darth Paul]

Is there any doubt?

Sabine.

And maybe Haley, since I'm thinking Sabine would invite her along. Which would probably result in Elan coming along as part of the package, but, you know, I'll try anything once, I guess... it could be a case of If It's You, It's Okay.

Wow. That escalated quickly...

[zimmerwald1915]

by real-world standards, she's extremely reasonable.

I wish you all the luck in the world not getting scammed by someone you put trust in to keep your best interests at heart.

And would like to remind you that the advice to Mightymosy applies to you as well. At least Roy is aware that his thing with Celia is a fling founded on "mutual lust" and not anything he plans on lasting.

[woweedd]

I wish you all the luck in the world not getting scammed by someone you put trust in to keep your best interests at heart.

And would like to remind you that the advice to Mightymosy applies to you as well. At least Roy is aware that his thing with Celia is a fling founded on "mutual lust" and not anything he plans on lasting.

A. God, you're a real joy.
B. He seems to be planning on it lasting. That said, fair point.

[Mightymosy]

Protip: don't date lawyers. They barely have time for themselves, let alone a partner.

Also, I'm sure it's a coincidence that you named two Outsiders

1. Good, actually! I don't have much time either, so if a girl demands too much attention because she is bored, that can strain the relationship!
Besides, I was on the assumption the question was more about going out than having a lasting relationship?
2. What can I say? Wings ;-)
Actually, maybe it's not the wings but their respective attitudes. Sabine got sex right ("I was away only for three hours" :-) )
And Celia got ethics right, I can really feel with her.
Maybe it's because outsiders are "purer" concepts of things I like?

For real women, maybe Haley. What I also really really like is when a girl can trash-talk. Unfortunately she has sorta settled on Elan, and on not doing that as much anymore, so I find her a little less interesting now. Also, murdering people in the shower? *gross* The Giant REALLY REALLY shouldn't have put the strip that justified that into offline bonus material, if you ask me.

There's a chance I might like Sara, or the Freya high priestess, but we didn't get to know them as much.
Likewise, I've always found cute both the blond demon-girl who waits in line in front of the toilet at Dorukan's, and the gorgon in the extra comics, who works at the stone sculpture shop.

[hroþila]

I'm dead inside, so Tsukiko.

[Joerg]

Celia, Sangwaan, maybe Veldrina.

[understatement]

Because I'm feeling like a total hornball today, here's a list of peeps I'd go out in real life if they were closer to my age:

Roy (because he's capable, smart, and pretty damn funny)
maybe Elan (if he grew a bit more brain)
Right-eye(because he's a family man, and he's awesome)
Hinjo (similar to Roy reasons)
O-Chul (does he even need reasons? I mean, damn)
Minrah (she's chill, understandable, and pretty nice)

If I was completely off the rocker:
Redcloak (idk what this guy's actual charisma is, but to me his is off the charts -- a beyond badass, dedicated, god of sarcasm dude, and he doesn't look too bad for a stick figure either)
Xykon (physically, no. But he's completely insane and hilariously evil at the same time, which is totally worth the risk of being blown up to pieces)
Ponchula (she's friendly and evil, what more could you ask?)

I'm guessing no one's going to pick Hilgya?

[zimmerwald1915]

Okay, time to stop being a killjoy and actually participate in the silly thread.

Lien, not that she'd have me, her disdain for the petit-bourgeoisie is one of her more attractive qualities.

[Caerulea]

Veldrina or Ponchula. Possibly Vaarsuvius, were they not already devoted to Inkyrius.

[Aveline]

If I were approached by any Order member other than Belkar or Vaarsuvius I'd want to give them an honest try, but Haley is the only one I'd expect to have a second date with. People with trust issues trust each other more easily. (Pretending for the moment that her relationship with Elan is a non-issue.)

It's such a shame about Vaarsuvius, because I think we would get along the best, had they only learned to control their temper before committing acts of unambiguous Evil. V has a proper level of restraint now but some things can never be forgiven. Maybe I'd go out with Book 2 or Book 3 Vaarsuvius (pretending their relationship with Inkyrius were a non-issue).

What the heck. Let's go with Inkyrius.

[The Pilgrim]

Miko and Hilgya. Not in a threesome, but playing the field.

If pulling that out and surviving when they realize the deal doesn't wins Sabine's heart for me, I do not know what will.

[Verappo]

Uhm, Townspeople's sexiest man alive, the dashing swordsman Julio Scoundrel of course!

Then again, if I were looking for something more reliable, maybe there's a reason Roy is the main character, although I would hope to be a high level character in this scenario, or I wouldn't see him until the next story arc is over. Same with Elan.

Other than them and a couple Sapphire guards people I can't really think of good partners on the men's front. Maybe Felix would be the closest to something nice

[denthor]

Dating for fun? None of them.

Of all the female characters in the strip.

Andi. I am completely tool less. A screwdriver is difficult. A hammer dangerous to me.

She is bright and capable of fixings thing. I could manage to cook. I can look past quite a bit for help in getting things fixed up.

Oh and understatement. Glad you decided to join in the conversation.

[understatement]

^Okee. Glad I could join...?

[Kish]

No question; Celia.

[zimmerwald1915]

No question; Celia.

You lot are just being contrary at this point

[Fyraltari]

I hate to choose but Celia or, failing that, Veldrina.

[LadyEowyn]

Given that the only character who’s my type would respond to any invitation with a “Disintegrate” on the basis of me being human? No one.

Witty, intellectual, revolutionary types are definitely my style.

[dps]

Based solely on what I think the physical appearance of the characters would be IRL? Tsukiko or Haley would be the main candidates.

Adding in personality? Probably Celia.

[Riftwolf]

High Priestess of Sif. Maybe the nameless dwarf vampire Durkon* sent with the Exarch.

[The Extinguisher]

Im generally confused by the amount of people who are into Celia. Like, dont get me wrong i like girls with wings too but its a little bizarre.

I have a theory, but this thread probably needs at least 6 more pages before I can test it

[LadyEowyn]

Well, Celia’s pretty much the only major or secondary character in the comic who objects to killing people. So she’s certainly the most normal of them by the standards of regular society.

[Fyraltari]

Well, Celia’s the only major or secondary character in the comic who objects to killing people. So she’s certainly the most normal of them by the standards of regular society.

Basically, yes.

[zimmerwald1915]

Well, Celia’s pretty much the only major or secondary character in the comic who objects to killing people. So she’s certainly the most normal of them by the standards of regular society.

Celia is both the incarnation of the out-of-touch intellectual archetype and possessed of training that gives her high status and access to power practically anywhere she goes. "Normal" is not a word I would use to describe her.