96 The Battle for Gobwin Knob, Page 86

[Darkspear]

So now that Parson has a complete sword, how long before he has to use it?

[Corestimah]

*Sigh* There goes my "magic lightsaber" theory concerning the sword. Ah well. At least we know that Sizemore is getting ready for battle, that the Tool is on the move, and that Bogroll continues to be useful.

As for how long until Parson has to use his shiny new sword? I would guesstimate it to be between 3 and 7 strips from now, though that's a completely unsubstantiated and unsupported statement.

[kpenguin]

Hehe... Transylvito

[musicnerd]

I especially enjoyed the Sofa King reference

[factotum]

So now that Parson has a complete sword, how long before he has to use it?

I don't think it IS complete--it has a very flat, blunt end for a sword; there might be another component required yet. (Like the Kurgan's sword from the Highlander movie, where it came in three sections that had to be put together).

[VariaVespasa]

*Sigh* There goes my "magic lightsaber" theory concerning the sword.

A lightsaber wouldnt really be appropriate for Erfworld anyway. But I think that its probably even better than that anyway- We havent got a clean look at it yet but that looks like Conans sword to me... Thats certainly the right style of the near-hilt portion of the blase at least. And if he's prepping to do the uber statless barbarian thing what better sword/archetype could you want? :)

[Chocowatte]

I agree.. there's probably one more chunk. With Parson's special calculator setup these collected items are probably worth millions upon millions of smuckers. Hmmm. Quite a valuable take if they can capture Parson alive.

I'm curious how switching the warlords over works to a new membership (like Wanda did). Hmm...

Mmmmm... Sandwiches. Late at work and now I'm hungry. Heh.

SO looking forward to seeing all the tricks Parson has prepared...

Go Erfworld!

Sincerely, Chocowatte

[Fuzzy_Juan]

Yes, that blade is a Conan style barbarian bastard sword/great sword. It consists of a hilt with a long grip, a 'fat' section just above the hilt probably for balance, and then the blade proper that extends quite far...usually the sword stands 5" tall or so for the ones I've seen.



A similar looking sword...

[Justyn]

Wanda was being pessimistic and Stanley was the realist: I did the math, Gobwin Knob is outnumbered a little over 12-1.

Royal Crown Coalition forces: 9751 units.
Gobwin Knob forces: 786.


So, the puns as I see them:

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Royal Crown Coalition > Royal Crown Cola

Sofa King: Say "sofa king" fast a couple of times, you should get it.

Unaroyal: A tire company?

Transylvito: Transylvania + Vito (Corleone most likely) This is probably Vinny's faction.

Hobbittm: HobbitTM

Charlescomm: Charles Communications; Charlie's faction?

Foxmud: A rogue-like game

[Laurentio]

Uhm... no more "Stupid Meal". Parson is getting normal food, and news on a sort of report paper (and no more written on the side of a food box).
Erfwood promoted him from "Stupid" to "No-Stupid"?

[IronMouse]

The blunt section of the sword that arrived in today’s breakfast is called a ricasso or “false grip” it is part of great swords or two handed swords. It allows the wielder to make powerful thrusting attacks. This is basically an extension of the handle of the sword and by changing grips it allows the sword wielder to shorten the length of the blade making the sword more maneuverable in close quarter fighting

[hajo]

no more "Stupid Meal" .. Erfwood promoted him from "Stupid" to "No-Stupid"?

Probably only to deliver the sword-blade ricasso, that would have been too long to fit into the stupid package

and news on a sort of report paper

I wonder about the clothgolems, orlys etc., where are they accounted for ?
And 15 CharlesComm units ? Or maybe the report lists levels, i.e. our 3 archons are 5th level ?

[charles]

It lists CharlesComm as 15

I think Charles Comm is a football team. How many team players in Gritiron?

[charles]

Unaroyal (1714)

una is spanish for "one"
royal (obvious)
1714 was the end of the war of the spanish succession

but it's a far-fetched reference. Any confirmation from the authors?

[Hallavast]

Parson looks tired. I'm tired too... time for sleep.

[Krelon]

I think you guys have identified the sword correctly. I also think it's a two-handed Conan type of sword and Parson got only the blunt part for now which as IronMouse points out is historically correct (this part near the handle would never cut the enemy with any force during a swing so it is much better used as an optional handle extension)


finally some answers with numbers on the coalition and sides with cities and natural allies (no cities?),
THANK YOU AUTHORS !

EDIT: oh! it smells like action is coming to Erftown very soon!

[IronMouse]

Unaroyal (1714)

una is spanish for "one"
royal (obvious)
1714 was the end of the war of the spanish succession

but it's a far-fetched reference. Any confirmation from the authors?

Uniroyal is a tire company

[Ink]

I find it funny that OotS and Erfworld both spoof Subway on the same day. Guess we don't get to see Parson in battle until he at least gets the blade for his sword, but I really hope to see Sizemore in action in the next couple of strips.

[hewhosaysfish]

It appears that Sizemore will be leading the crap golems into battle.

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Or maybe that's what we're meant to think. maybe the bit about cap golems getting bonuses when led by a dirtomancer was just a red herring and Sizemore will actually be pulling off a landslide or tunnel collapse at a pivotal point in the battle...

Edit: Also what do people think of the bit with Stanley? Is this showing us that units move more slowly when veiled?

[MrEdwardNigma]

Could someone link to where Parson got the sword's hilt? I don't seem to remember that bit.

[charles]

I guess we're staring at the leaders of at least three of the other royal contingents in this pic:

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0055.html

[Gez]

Could someone link to where Parson got the sword's hilt? I don't seem to remember that bit.

There. Last real paragraph of the klog.

[Xenon]

at least parson gets a good sandwich... but it seems his meals are based more on the toys he gets. would taco-erf give him a flamethrower then?

[The Blind]

Wanda was being pessimistic and Stanley was the realist: I did the math, Gobwin Knob is outnumbered a little over 12-1.

Royal Crown Coalition forces: 9751 units.
Gobwin Knob forces: 786.

Good eye.

However, let's bear in mind, we still don't know how different unit types are weighed; it's possible units of a higher level count for more, for example. It's also possible that siege units count for a lot more, and the odds have shifted because Parson destroyed 40% of Ansom's siege units.

The Tool being realistic and Wanda being anything but mechanically accurate (before her breakdown) is hard for me to believe.

I don't have to believe it in order for you to be right, though. Wanda certainly isn't a member of the Optimist Club.

[SteveMB]

Good eye.

However, let's bear in mind, we still don't know how different unit types are weighed; it's possible units of a higher level count for more, for example. It's also possible that siege units count for a lot more, and the odds have shifted because Parson destroyed 40% of Ansom's siege units.

The Tool being realistic and Wanda being anything but mechanically accurate (before her breakdown) is hard for me to believe.

I don't have to believe it in order for you to be right, though. Wanda certainly isn't a member of the Optimist Club.

Hmmm... if the difference is between a simple count of units (Stanley's 10:1 figure) and an estimate of total combat power (Wanda's 25:1 figure), that would support Parson's impression that Wanda knows more about military matters than she lets on.

[Erasmus]

Is that a slight smile on Parson's lips as he realizes what sword hilt he is holding?
Perhaps he will like that sword after all.

Also, does Sizemore seem distant to anyone else when he calls Parson "Warlord"?
Or has Sizemore never had a more casual name for Parson? I cannot recall.

[Sofaking]

I especially enjoyed the Sofa King reference

Me too. Woot! I'm in the coooomic I'm in the coooomic! Did I win something?

[WascallyWabbit]

Hmmm... if the difference is between a simple count of units (Stanley's 10:1 figure) and an estimate of total combat power (Wanda's 25:1 figure), that would support Parson's impression that Wanda knows more about military matters than she lets on.

This is an excellent reading in light of Ansom's claim to have four times the forces needed to take Gobwin Knob. With 1/4 of his force beign 2437 units that would give him only a 3:1 numerical advantage (not counting the dragons who have been defeated already) which should be easy odds for a properly built fortress, let alone one which has been claimed as one of the best defensive positions in the world.

[hajo]

I think Charles Comm is a football team.

Charly provides communication via Thinkagrams, at premium prices.
Ansom called him, got him as an ally and he sent 3 archons.

So the 15 reported for charlescomm is very likely the 'value' of those 3 archons. I would assume they all have the same strenght, so each of them is at level 5.

[fendrin]

So is parson going to be getting sword bits in 1' increments? or is his next meal going to be a 6' sub?

Honestly, though, the riccaso doesn't seem much bigger than the hilt or the mathamancy-gauntlet (which I note he is not wearing). I think the change in meal type signifies something else. Maybe Parson has decided (or Erf has decided for him) that he should start to eat healthier?