OOTS #769 - The Discussion Thread

[The Giant]

New comic is up.

[Meta]

Like father like daughter!

[CoffeeIncluded]

So, what's Ian going to think when he sees Elan?

[nysisobli]

Shes so good, I didn't even realize it!

[The Vorpal Tribble]

Eww, now Haley WILL have cooties!

[Jair Barik]

This is going to turn into a wacky comedy of some sorts isn't it? It sure will be awkward when theyb introduce their parents to one another...

[JSSheridan]

Thanks Giant!

[Niknokitueu]

Nice comic, Rich.

Gotta say "What's the odds of that happening, eh? Eh?" (Harry Hill)

It is almost as if several diverse plot lines were being drawn together by some sort of higher agency. An Author (or GM, if you will).

Remember, always let the stuffed shirt think he is in control. Lol.

Have Fun!
Niknokitueu

[Trixie]

Anyone has doubts Haley & Dad are evil after this fine example of wicked manipulation?

And I almost believed Roy was in charge. Heh.

[The Pilgrim]

Every parent thinks their offspring is the one in charge. Eugene thinks it's Roy, Tarkin thinks it's Elan, and Ian now thinks it's Haley.

No one knows that the real leader is Mr.Scruffy.

[CelestialMagpie]

Nice

Belkar: "Stop talking and service our curiosity!"

By the time all the fun has been had, I imagine each oots member will be considered the leader by someone....

[T.G. Oskar]

So, what's Ian going to think when he sees Elan?

Zing! Thought the same thing. I think Ian's gonna be deluded into thinking his daughter is some sort of keen mastermind up until the point the poor dad says something about the bumbling son-in-law (once they marry, though considering how both are Chaotic probably they'll be a permanent couple...)

Then, Haley's gonna regress into the dark and brooding girl that opposed her father on terms of adolescence (Dark Mistress Starshine reappearing?).

Though...that begs the question: what would be the result of a Haley/Elan pairing? Someone with Intelligence and Charisma off the scale, or the theoretical result of a pairing between Einstein and Sophia Loren (quote FTW!)?

[tsaylor]

Excellent, I love the gag. I wonder how Ian will respond to his daughter going all honest(ish) on him.

[Fri]

Everything makes sense now. It's clear now, that Durkon is the one who's been manipulating everything from behind.

[Trixie]

Though...that begs the question: what would be the result of a Haley/Elan pairing? Someone with Intelligence and Charisma off the scale, or the theoretical result of a pairing between Einstein and Sophia Loren (quote FTW!)?

Um, we already saw that. They're called Nale and Elan.

Though, seeing how Haley has average Int to Tarquin's genius (for the sake of Elan I won't compare his Int to his mom's), their kids will be even dumber.

[BayardSPSR]

If only she'd revealed THAT lie (that she wasn't manipulating the whole thing), the would have gotten over that cryptogram thing SO much sooner!

But wait - no - the dramatic effect's SO much better this way... Yes, I must conclude that things are fairly awesome as they are.

That and Elan seems to be influencing me.


And I don't know whether that's bad or not. He will get a happy ending, after all.

[Deth Muncher]

Heh. Silly paranoid Mr. Starshine.

[MoonCat]

KITTEN!?! Is that Haley's pet name!?! SQUEEEEE!!! I want more!

And now I'm totally thinking of Haley as a Tabby Catgirl!

More exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Trixie]

And I don't know whether that's bad or not. He will get a happy ending, after all.

I certainly hope 'he' is operative word here

[Caliphbubba]

Good one, Giant! good one.

[Dr.Epic]

Yay! New comic! I like the comments about Roy being a plant. Don't tell Durkon was awesome. Maybe Roy will sing a song about being a mean green mother from outerspace and we better be careful he doesn't die again or giant blue cats will start to cry. Also, keep him away from Red Cloak since his people only eat plants.

10 points to anyone who gets all these plant references.

[Jair Barik]

What the chances that if ian and Tarquin meet they will not fight about one imprisoning the other but about whos offspring is clearly the leader of the Order of the stick.

[MoonCat]

What the chances that if ian and Tarquin meet they will not fight about one imprisoning the other but about whos offspring is clearly the leader of the Order of the stick.

About one in a million in this com- OH ****!

[Dr.Epic]

What the chances that if ian and Tarquin meet they will not fight about one imprisoning the other but about whos offspring is clearly the leader of the Order of the stick.

Or Tarquin will remember he's an evil puppet master who's somewhat skilled in combat and this guy just broke out of my prison.

[Trixie]

Or Tarquin will remember he's an evil puppet master who's somewhat skilled in combat and this guy just broke out of my prison.

Sadly, while I'd like to see the fight, Tarquin would likely use his 10+ level difference to make a paste out of him

[HUMVEE Driver]

First off, great comic! Well worth the wait for this page.

[Swordpriest]

Heh .... great comic .... because it's absolutely nothing that anyone was expecting, myself included.

[MoonCat]

Why doesn't Haley have tears of joy in the first panel? She looks like she ought to be crying.

[Scarlet Knight]

Then, Haley's gonna regress into the dark and brooding girl that opposed her father on terms of adolescence (Dark Mistress Starshine reappearing?).

Though...that begs the question: what would be the result of a Haley/Elan pairing? Someone with Intelligence and Charisma off the scale, or the theoretical result of a pairing between Einstein and Sophia Loren (quote FTW!)?

"Haley & I just had a son!"
"I bet he's just like the both of you."
"Thanks, Belkar!"
"I mean he's suspicious AND stupid."

[MoonCat]

I see Belkar's foot just peeping over on the ninth panel. Hee-hee. And I just saw the Fatherland joke