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2019-01-09, 10:48 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
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2019-01-09, 10:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
Cuthalion's art is the prettiest art of all the art. Like my avatar.
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2019-01-09, 10:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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2019-01-09, 10:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
You know when I think about bad guy starts following good guys around for evil reasons between doing good deeds and seeing it benefit others and the joy of having people do nice things for you just because they love catches feelings, but once they turn around they have feelings about who they were before.
Its like the most generic bad guy redemption plot. So people already sort of think that its but Durken is saying it out loud.
Megamind; Lilo and Stitch;
Man I know there are more but I can't think of them off the top of my head.
I would say MLP but Discord never really felt bad for his dark past and being hit with a friendship laser beem doesn't count as being seduced to the light side.
I think its more complicated than that in real life because most of the time evil or really dark neutral amounts to habits which make your life easier in the moment and happen to hurt others and are tough to break.
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2019-01-09, 10:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
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2019-01-09, 10:54 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
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2019-01-09, 10:57 AM (ISO 8601)
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2019-01-09, 10:57 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
Wow
Durkon. Belkar.
Introspection for the hard boys.
And Bigbies dead Cleric retrieving hand. And handily memorized, too :P
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2019-01-09, 10:57 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
V would be my guess, too; they've had a fairly strained relationship at times, and unlike some of the others they haven't had much of a chance to patch it up (since Durkon was already a vampire when V confessed to Roy.)
None of this is going to stop the inevitable Belkar / Durkon shipping, mind you.Last edited by Aquillion; 2019-01-09 at 10:58 AM.
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2019-01-09, 11:01 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
Sure but that’s a truth that’s worth repeating.
I think its more complicated than that in real life because most of the time evil or really dark neutral amounts to habits which make your life easier in the moment and happen to hurt others and are tough to break.
tell tales, so that we can make simple narratives to tell each other the simple underlying truths behind the complicated problems we face.
Real life evil is a bundle of bad habits and justifications of our own actions and our own refusal to confront ourselves about them. Having that courage is the truest form of strength.Forum Wisdom
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2019-01-09, 11:02 AM (ISO 8601)
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2019-01-09, 11:04 AM (ISO 8601)
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2019-01-09, 11:04 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
I like the concept about good also being seductive. I think that's the first time I've heard it brought up in a story before.
Durkon's dialog in the last panel seemed a bit off. Was he supposed to say "unexpected" instead of "ultimately?"
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2019-01-09, 11:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
Great strip.
Belkar's own way to start aknowledging his errors is fantastic, and I laughed on the mirror stuff.
Again we see why they didn't need just any divine caster for the mission, but Durkon specifically.
My bet on the "less marriage material than Belkar" member of the group would probably be on Elan, because of things like this.Each one of us, alone, is but a drop in the sea
Our powers pale compared with the great heroes
Our battles don’t hit theheadlines or shake the earth
But they are few, can’t be everywhere, and we, many
So, when the world or universe needs saving, they come
But when people needs saving, we are the ones to appear
We're underdogs, but we rise up to the challenge to be heroes.
(Wishing Joe, a low-powered superhero)
"I really like the Geek Math'ology we do here"
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2019-01-09, 11:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
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2019-01-09, 11:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
I kind of feel like Durkon, who sees marriage as much as duty as anything, would prefer a marriage with a partner he's not sexually attracted to but understands him over one to someone he might theoretically be attracted to but has a completely different worldview. Assuming he actually is strictly hetero
EDIT: Granted there's Hilgya, but I got the impression that was more because of the baby than anythingLast edited by kiapet; 2019-01-09 at 11:10 AM.
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2019-01-09, 11:10 AM (ISO 8601)
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2019-01-09, 11:12 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
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2019-01-09, 11:13 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
We don't actually have any reason to think Durkon can't be bisexual. By our cultural standards it would be fairly unusual characterization for a staid dwarf, but we don't know anything about how OOTS Dwarven culture views those things, so it could just be a totally uncontroversial thing there.
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2019-01-09, 11:15 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
I highly prefer a 40-page discussion of who Durkon would marry in the group to a 40-page discussion about Hilgya.
I hope this can last.
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2019-01-09, 11:16 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
Does anyone have a link to the airship strip that Durkon is referencing?
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2019-01-09, 11:17 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
Now I really want an "INTENSE HARDCORE INTROSPECTION" T-Shirt
Each one of us, alone, is but a drop in the sea
Our powers pale compared with the great heroes
Our battles don’t hit theheadlines or shake the earth
But they are few, can’t be everywhere, and we, many
So, when the world or universe needs saving, they come
But when people needs saving, we are the ones to appear
We're underdogs, but we rise up to the challenge to be heroes.
(Wishing Joe, a low-powered superhero)
"I really like the Geek Math'ology we do here"
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2019-01-09, 11:20 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
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2019-01-09, 11:20 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
We've never confirmed V's gender one way or the other, and V has experience. That sounds a more likely #1 than Haley. CG seems like it would have more difficulty with LG Durkon than TN Vaarsuvius.
Love the update, although I am a little curious why Hilgya's following them around now and what she's got in mind.
I have a nasty suspicion the story is going to continue without Minrah, and when this happens we will be removing both Hilgya and Minrah from the story . One Flame strike + gust of wind at the right time should put Minrah out of reach of any but True Resurrection.
Indeed, I suspect that part of Minrah's purpose is to be a foil and a contrast for Hilgya, and the story purpose of both will be fulfilled before the next book starts .
Sometimes it hurts being so suspicious, yes. :(.
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2019-01-09, 11:20 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
Its not as hard as it sounds. Unless V has been far more forthcoming with their personal life than I would expect, then as far as Durkon knows, V is already married. So assuming you don't count any of the animals, that leaves Belkar in 4th place of 4 potential candidates.
“Evil is evil. Lesser, greater, middling, it's all the same. Proportions are negotiated, boundaries blurred. I'm not a pious hermit, I haven't done only good in my life. But if I'm to choose between one evil and another, then I prefer not to choose at all.”
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2019-01-09, 11:23 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
That one line where Sigdi says Durkon should settle down with a nice "gal or fella" suddenly feels like it had more to do with Durkon's preferences than Sigdi's highly accepting nature.
Anyway anyone who tells themselves number one wouldn't be Roy is fooling themselves. You don't watch a man have an emotional, rage-induced power-up over your death and subsequent corruption without getting a few heartstrings tugged. Number 5 is probably V, because as far as Durkon knows V is still married and also they probably wouldn't make the best couple either way. The real debate to be had is whether Elan or Haley is his number two."Truly stupid wizards have the life expectancy of a glass hammer."
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2019-01-09, 11:24 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
And I was so looking forward to a Belkar and Durkon wedding.
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2019-01-09, 11:25 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
Wow. Suddenly Belkar has a way to view introspection as "Macho" and "being tougher" than others.
And he apologized for something without drama.
Now this is character development!
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2019-01-09, 11:26 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
Based on the information available, I think I'd guess Durkon's marriage ranking to be like this:
1. Roy (same alignment, more similar personalities)
2. Haley (female, which we know he likes, more responsible than Elan)
3. Elan (still good aligned, but flighty and annoying)
4. Belkar (you know why he's low on the list)
5. Vaarsuvius (for all the reasons mentioned above by other posters)
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2019-01-09, 11:26 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1151 - The Discussion Thread
Awesome. Right in the heart.
Still very nice just to see the band back together.
Though they do seem to be wandering the tunnel with their collective guard down.
Thanks Giant.