Erfworld 140 The Battle for Gobwin Knob, Page 127

[El_Chupachichis]

So, does Dance-Fighting allow more coordinated attacks from uncroaked, such that they are less like the zombies of more classic horror flicks and more like the zombies of 28 Days Later?

Might see some pretty smart uncroaked action, then.

[Altima]

Remember, if you don't believe in him, he can't hurt you!

Totally saw this coming.

Now I wanna see some RCC getting croaked.

[El_Chupachichis]

And has anyone else noticed that Wanda's boobs seem to have gained a cup size or two? Must be the excitement . . .

No.

Heh, it's still just a cartoon. Although it's been drawn quite well sometimes.

Slight threadjack: What use are mammary glands in a world where there are no children to nurse? I'd guess aesthetics only, or perhaps the anthropocentric nature of the summoning spell caused them to summon a person (Parson) that would be familiar with those body types, even though his size would probably preclude true "interaction".

[isamaru]

Yay for miss fanservice! :D

Also until now, I didn't appreciate the fact that the zombies are wearing hamster T-Shirts, which makes them all even more awesome! :)

[MReav]

What is the bonus for Dance Fighting? How much an advantage does one get for it?

[BRC]

What is the bonus for Dance Fighting? How much an advantage does one get for it?

It would appear to be fairly significant.
My question is, how is a dance-fight initated. From the looks of things, I would say the defenders pick whether or not to engage in a dance-fight.

[ObadiahtheSlim]

Its probably an attribute where if you have it and your opponent doesn't there is a bonus to your attack. It may be derived from equipment which would explain the costume change by Jillian and all for when they went after Stanley.

[Vince3]

I like the WHOP-AH sound effect for her whipping her arm into the starting position for the Thriller Dance Fight.

Also, only Wanda can make the Michael Jackson Thriller jumpsuit look sexy by not bothering to zip it up.........

If Ansom and his crew can see beyond the Zombie Dance Fighters, they might now see that besides Bogroll, Parson is troll sized........

[DCR]

I shamefully admit I didn't see this coming. But dance-fighting + undead = obvious in hindsight. Time to go find Thriller on the 'tube.
I declare this page to be made of win and awesome. Wonderful writing, excellent artistic expression.

Also, only Wanda can make the Michael Jackson Thriller jumpsuit look sexy by not bothering to zip it up.........

You caused me pain, I share it. You said that and I thought of proof: Parson in an unzipped-up Thriller jumpsuit. Misery loves company, spread the wealth of pain.

[mistformsquirrl]

And is it just me,or does Bogroll finally look fearsome in this one?

He does, he actually looked dangerous for a second >.>

Also - DANCING! <.<

[afroakuma]

The awesome level of this comic has yet again risen. And I too sadly did not see this coming.

[Sieggy]

It would appear to be fairly significant.
My question is, how is a dance-fight initated. From the looks of things, I would say the defenders pick whether or not to engage in a dance-fight.

I would guess that those who cannot dance-fight suffer a major Uncoolness penalty, suffering from feelings of awkwardness, social deficiency, and intimidation from their Cooler and more coordinated enemies. The attackers gain a bonus from a sense of superiority due to their ability to boogie and get down . . . nobody can really get down like the uncroaked. And watching Wanda shake her cute li'l tail will certainly stiffen their . . . resolve.

[Abbott]

This comic was awesome. I really hope Wanda gets the 'Pliers too. I imagine Ansom will head for her, strike her with the 'Pliers, but instead of hurting her, he attunes her to them and wham... The super-uncroaked unit OF DOOM approaches and eats the RCC.

[BRC]

I would guess that those who cannot dance-fight suffer a major Uncoolness penalty, suffering from feelings of awkwardness, social deficiency, and intimidation from their Cooler and more coordinated enemies. The attackers gain a bonus from a sense of superiority due to their ability to boogie and get down . . . nobody can really get down like the uncroaked. And watching Wanda shake her cute li'l tail will certainly stiffen their . . . resolve.

I believe that certain sides may have certain dance-fight "Alignments" as it were.
For example, Gobwin Knob has, between the Knights in Stanleys Service, and the Metal Golems, has a definate metal theme going, while Transylvito appears to be Show-Tunes.

[hajo]

I didn't catch the dance-fighting reference earlier, does anyone have a link to the comic where it is introduced?

First mentioned and first presented, but that fight didn't happen that way

[Gamebird]

Are you sure those helmets on Parson and Bogroll are monstrous hamsters? They didn't look like that to me, but I guess if you stretch it...

Edit, add: And as for why female Erfworld units have breasts - why do female humans have them when not lactating? We're the only mammal that maintains unnecessary breast bulk between infants, as far as I know. Just one of those mysteries.

[talkamancer]

bwahahahahah hahahahaha hahahaha

This strip is so "off the wall" and these uncrocked look so "dangerous" as to be almost "invincible" that I think there's gonna be "blood on the dancefloor" and before this "thriller" is over Ansom's side is going to be "HIStory"

I am sorry but that was just too "bad"


I thank you.

[Oslecamo]

Slight threadjack: What use are mammary glands in a world where there are no children to nurse? I'd guess aesthetics only, or perhaps the anthropocentric nature of the summoning spell caused them to summon a person (Parson) that would be familiar with those body types, even though his size would probably preclude true "interaction".

There are giant teddy bears fighting against crap golems, 4chan is a weapon of mass destruction and there are flight women shooting laser beams out of their hands. So it's kinda smooth to ask why something looks the way it does.

[Crod]

Haha... Been running Thriller in Spotify on repeat since the comic came up. Can't help it.

[Altima]

Looking at the fifth panel, it appears Ansom is sending in troops affiliated with the two warlords that the dirtamancer hit. Either they weren't croaked, or Ansom is sending in stacks without any leadership.

Yeah, this is going to hurt a lot, and I imagine there's going to be plenty of corpses for Wanda.

[Ganurath]

That much cleavage is worth being wrong.

[Crod]

Haha... Been running Thriller in Spotify on repeat since the comic came up. Can't help it.

[EmperorSarda]

That was hilarious, I love it!

[shakes019]

The uncroaked Marbit in the zombie line is so cute!

[Olibarro]

I don't care how many people predicted the whole Thriller thing (and A LOT of people came up with that)... to see it in action was WAY more awesome than anything I could imagine.

The hamster helmets are awesome.
Bogroll's reaction is awesome.
Wanda's outfit has me totally in love with her all over again.
WOH-PAH! makes me laugh, because I think it's actually an imitation of Chandler's failed attempts to make the "whipped noise" on Friends.
The final panel was just CHOCK-FULL of freakin' awesome.

Thank you guys.

[RinceBrush]

FanService FTW!!!!

Well, this is going to be hard for the RCC with the 4channed warlords and the ubercool dancing zombies at the gate. Plus, I guess half the soldiers in the Coalition (i.e. the male ones) are going to have a hard time concentrating in the fight xDDD.


I declare this strip as being made of Pure Epic Win.

[BarGamer]

For those of you who don't get the disclaimer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtyJbIOZjS8

See you next Wednesday! XD

[Occasional Sage]

That much cleavage is worth being wrong.

That much cleavage is very, very right.

I like the Lewis Carrol reference in the disclaimer. Props for that!

[isamaru]

Hmm, that's one hell of an art upgrade!

BEFORE:
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0002.html

AFTER:
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/erf0140.html

If they could do that in RL, it would make them unbelievably rich :D

[the_tick_rules]

More dance fighting? I'm not so keen on this.