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Dr.Epic
2010-07-14, 09:06 AM
As we see in the last panel of 735 Rich has decided to continue with the Star Wars references. Any speculations on more Star Wars jokes? Two of the main characters are about to fight in a gladiator match like in Attack of the Clones. One of them could be a bloody midriff from a giant cat monster. Also, what about the title of the next book? Could it be a Star Wars pun or am I thinking too far ahead?
slayerx
2010-07-14, 09:26 AM
Not sure if Rich would want to emulate jokes from the prequel movies...

Though i might expect something like members of the OotS dressing up as guards
:roy: "aren't you a little short to be a guard"
:belkar: "...."

Oh and we can't forget
Tarquin: "elan, join me and we could rule the world as father and son!"
That's a pretty obvious one though...
Dr.Epic
2010-07-14, 09:30 AM
Roy's sword does flow with a magical energy. A glowing energy sword sound a lot like... (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Light_saber)
sihnfahl
2010-07-14, 09:35 AM
Come on. An arena? Bring on the rancor tyrannosaur!
Winthur
2010-07-14, 09:40 AM
It's over, Xykon! I have the high ground!

:smalltongue:
Dr.Epic
2010-07-14, 09:53 AM
Adventure, excitement, a PC craves not these things.
Murdim
2010-07-14, 10:46 AM
It's over, Xykon! I have the high ground!

:smalltongue:
:xykon: You underestimate my power. *casts Meteor Swarm*

Or alternatively :
Handle king : Everything ends the peaceful is willing to, the geography that i stands compares you superior!"
Forest : You underrated my ability.
Handle king : Is.

*Forest leaps on handle king, gets his two legs and one arm chopped off*

Handle king : You drive the person who pick out! You this should ruin them ising not to join them! Bring the world brilliance, but is not to bring the blackness!
Forest : I will ruin you!
Handle king : The peaceful is willing to you the past is my brothers. What I love is you.
FoE
2010-07-14, 10:59 AM
I've got a bad feeling about this ...

:elan: "I hate sand. It's so ... sandy. But you, Haley. You're not sandy. And that is why I love you."
Ancalagon
2010-07-14, 10:59 AM
:xykon: You underestimate my power. *casts Meteor Swarm*

First, Xykon is genre-savy enough to actually say "Dark Side".
Second, why not use "Quickened Lightning Bolt" instead? Would fit much better. ;)
Dusk Eclipse
2010-07-14, 11:27 AM
First, Xykon is genre-savy enough to actually say "Dark Side".
Second, why not use "Quickened Lightning Bolt" instead? Would fit much better. ;)

Why quickened? a normal on would be enough me thinks
Blue Ghost
2010-07-14, 11:31 AM
First, Xykon is genre-savy enough to actually say "Dark Side".
Second, why not use "Quickened Lightning Bolt" instead? Would fit much better. ;)

Xykon's a sorcerer. He can't cast quickened spells, IIRC.
GrlumpTheElder
2010-07-14, 11:32 AM
:xykon: "The ability to destroy a gate is insignificant next to the power of the Force"
TriForce
2010-07-14, 11:35 AM
actually, its more a joke/reference to his earlyer star wars jokes, so i doubt there will be any more, its a joke about a previous joke, and any more star wars jokes would ruin this one imho :)
Dr.Epic
2010-07-14, 12:09 PM
I've got a bad feeling about this ...

:elan: "I hate sand. It's so ... sandy. But you, Haley. You're not sandy. And that is why I love you."

:haley: I love the water...and vast piles of gold.
ShippoWildheart
2010-07-17, 03:16 AM
In before Elan chops off Tarquin's hand. Yes, with a lightsabre rapier. :smallbiggrin:
KoboldRevenge
2010-07-17, 04:23 AM
These arent the pcs your looking for.

and "V:thats no moon. it's a gate."
Belkar: no its to big to be a gate"

Tarquin uses cone of cold (from comic 41) on belkar(han) and trys to use on Elan(luke).
Dr.Epic
2010-07-17, 04:30 AM
In before Elan chops off Tarquin's hand. Yes, with a lightsabre rapier. :smallbiggrin:

Decapitation existed long before Attack of the Clones.
Nimrod's Son
2010-07-17, 08:13 AM
Decapitation existed long before Attack of the Clones.
:smallconfused: And how does either relate to Elan cutting off Tarquin's hand?
LuPuWei
2010-07-17, 08:34 AM
and "V:thats no moon. it's a gate."
Belkar: no its to big to be a gate"


:mitd: - What gate?
Kish
2010-07-17, 08:36 AM
Decapitation existed long before Attack of the Clones.
And cutting off hands as significant in Star Wars also existed long before Attack of the Clones. Specifically, Empire Strikes back, where Vader cut off Luke's hand, and again in Return of the Jedi, where Luke cut off Vader's hand.
zimmerwald1915
2010-07-17, 09:41 AM
:vaarsuvius: Give in to your anger, young Greenhilt. Strike him down and take your place at my side!
Procyonpi
2010-07-17, 09:57 AM
I've got a bad feeling about this ...

:elan: "I hate sand. It's so ... sandy. But you, Haley. You're not sandy. And that is why I love you."

*gets out the brain bleach at reference to episode 2 love dialogue*
Winthur
2010-07-17, 10:08 AM
And cutting off hands as significant in Star Wars also existed long before Attack of the Clones. Specifically, Empire Strikes back, where Vader cut off Luke's hand, and again in Return of the Jedi, where Luke cut off Vader's hand.
HOLD IT!

You forgot A New Hope, where Obi-Wan slices off some goon's hand in Mos Eisley Cantina.
Morquard
2010-07-17, 11:30 AM
HOLD IT!

You forgot A New Hope, where Obi-Wan slices off some goon's hand in Mos Eisley Cantina.

That's more like an entire arm, but close enough to count.
Kish
2010-07-17, 12:17 PM
HOLD IT!

You forgot A New Hope,

IT'S CALLED STAR WARS. :smallfurious::smallfurious::smallfurious:

where Obi-Wan slices off some goon's hand in Mos Eisley Cantina.
I would venture that if that was significant, you'd know the goon's name. :smalltongue:
Ancalagon
2010-07-17, 12:30 PM
I would venture that if that was significant, you'd know the goon's name. :smalltongue:

In Star Wars, every unimportant goon has a name. I bet there's an entire novel series or comic-series or whatever about that guy in the EU. ;)
Morquard
2010-07-17, 12:36 PM
In Star Wars, every unimportant goon has a name. I bet there's an entire novel series or comic-series or whatever about that guy in the EU. ;)

Of course, his name is Ponda Baba (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Ponda_Baba)
Ancalagon
2010-07-17, 12:52 PM
Of course, his name is Ponda Baba (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Ponda_Baba)

... and, according to this, appears in like nearly 20 canon-works (in some by mention only)...
Morph Bark
2010-07-17, 01:06 PM
Of course, his name is Ponda Baba (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Ponda_Baba)

Interesting, uh... mouth? Chin?
Vaarsuvius4181
2010-07-17, 05:54 PM
Roy's sword does flow with a magical energy. A glowing energy sword sound a lot like... (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Light_saber)

I think we couldve found it out without the link, haha. But nice anyway. :)
shadowkiller
2010-07-17, 06:03 PM
In before Elan chops off Tarquin's hand. Yes, with a lightsabre rapier. :smallbiggrin:

That would have to be some really good pun.
Acero
2010-07-17, 06:03 PM
:vaarsuvius: Give in to your anger, young Greenhilt. Strike him down and take your place at my side!

already happened (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0179.html)
zimmerwald1915
2010-07-17, 07:19 PM
already happened (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0179.html)
Really? Really!?
Acero
2010-07-17, 08:50 PM
in pretty much the exact same way
Obani
2010-07-17, 09:24 PM
Really? Really!?

You Betcha.
denthor
2010-07-17, 10:27 PM
I do not know why but

you call this diplomacy.

No I call it aggressive negocations.
Acero
2010-07-18, 12:07 AM
You do not need to see my denizen number.
we are not the prisoners you're looking for
Ron Miel
2010-07-19, 08:20 AM
I suggest a new strategy: let the halfling win.
Nimrod's Son
2010-07-30, 09:09 PM
While I still don't believe that Malack is a reference to Darth Malak, it's a pleasing coincidence that one of his Macebook friends is called Kotor.
KoboldRevenge
2010-07-30, 11:54 PM
I suggest a new strategy: let the halfling win.

Halflings are know to pull peoples arms out of their sockets when they lose.:smalleek:


Gannjj: Going somewhere Bitterleaf?

Belkar: Yes Gannjj as a matter a fact i was just going to see your boss. Tell EoB that i got her money.

Gannjj: It's too late. You should have paid her when you had the chance. EoB put a price on your head so large that every bounty hunter in DnD will be looking for you.
SmartAlec
2010-07-31, 01:33 AM
What, no-one thinks Tarquin and Julio Scoundrel might face off at some point?
Bogardan_Mage
2010-07-31, 05:58 AM
Halflings are know to pull peoples arms out of their sockets when they lose.:smalleek:


Gannjj: Going somewhere Bitterleaf?

Belkar: Yes Gannjj as a matter a fact i was just going to see your boss. Tell EoB that i got her money.

Gannjj: It's too late. You should have paid her when you had the chance. EoB put a price on your head so large that every bounty hunter in DnD will be looking for you.
Belkar shot first.
Zerg Cookie
2010-07-31, 12:20 PM
"These aren't the druids you're looking for"
Roderick_BR
2010-07-31, 05:58 PM
Roy's sword does flow with a magical energy. A glowing energy sword sound a lot like... (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Light_saber)
I guess hat shedding out light, and being made of, are different enough to say Roy's weapon is not a SW reference in this particular case.
calar
2010-07-31, 10:34 PM
Hmmmm, Im going to bank on "Join me and we can rule the empire as father and son" coming next once Elan gets a wake-up call about his dad being evil.
JonestheSpy
2010-08-01, 12:28 PM
Hmmmm, Im going to bank on "Join me and we can rule the empire as father and son" coming next once Elan gets a wake-up call about his dad being evil.

I kind doubt it. First, 'cause Elan is a Protagonist on a Quest, and Tarquin seems to respect that. And second, Tarquin has already learned that it's more trouble than it's worth to try and rule a kingdom in the South Continent.
Mystic Muse
2010-08-03, 03:28 AM
What, no-one thinks Tarquin and Julio Scoundrel might face off at some point?

This one could happen but I don't think it will.
KoboldRevenge
2010-08-03, 07:14 PM
Haley: I'm the girlfriend of your son on a mission to save the world.

Tarquin: You are part of a rebel alliance and a Traitor. Take her away!
137beth
2010-08-03, 07:30 PM
It almost seems like the star wars references extend beyond the puns. In #371, Miko is compared to Darth Vader as a joke. But in the end, she seems a lot like him. She ends up killing her master because of a plot of Xykon's. In some sense, the events of 406-409 are comparable to the end of the revenge of the sith. Miko is most similar to Anikin, Roy is Konobi (sp?), Shojo is somewhere in between Windu and Yoda. Hinjo is actually more like Padme. After Miko kills Shojo, Hinjo attempts to talk reason into her. But she loses control and attacks him.
Similar to Darth Vader, Miko considers her abilities superior to Roy, until he finally defeats her. It is a tad mixed up though, as in the OOTS version Yoda (Soon) is already dead.
After that, the Palidins have one more Jedi-like power: appearing after death as a positive energy spirit (#449).
Kish
2010-08-03, 08:10 PM
It almost seems like the star wars references extend beyond the puns. In #371, Miko is compared to Darth Vader as a joke. But in the end, she seems a lot like him. She ends up killing her master because of a plot of Xykon's. In some sense, the events of 406-409 are comparable to the end of the revenge of the sith. Miko is most similar to Anikin,

Miko was the one who insisted the ruler was too corrupt to be allowed to stand trial and attacked him, remember?

So, no. If you want to draw a comparison to any really horrible movies, Miko is most like Mace Windu.
KoboldRevenge
2010-08-04, 05:17 PM
Strike me down and i will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine! (www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0524.html)
Sinfonian
2010-08-05, 05:33 PM
What, no-one thinks Tarquin and Julio Scoundrel might face off at some point? I hope not, I like seeing NPCs successfully be Genre Savvy for their own benefit. It would likely not end well... (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0392.html) (3rd comic, top row, 3rd panel)


Belkar shot first. I'd be disappointed if it were any other way.
KoboldRevenge
2010-08-09, 01:23 AM
I would say that the giant worm (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0688.html) is a close match to another large worm that attacks the team in star wars.
Denkal
2010-08-09, 02:10 AM
To be quite technical, the last panel of comic 741 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0741.html) ends in a Star TREK reference.

For more info, look up the episode of Star Trek, "Bread and Circuses".

Also, I'm not trying for Wars v. Trek talk, I'm just pointing out the ONE bit of Star Trek Trivia I actually know. Gotta love those rolls of 20 on Bardic Knowledge.
Nimrod's Son
2010-08-09, 02:15 AM
I would say that the giant worm (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0688.html) is a close match to another large worm that attacks the team in star wars.
The giant worm from the Dune reference is a Star Wars reference?


To be quite technical, the last panel of comic 741 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0741.html) ends in a Star TREK reference.

For more info, look up the episode of Star Trek, "Bread and Circuses".
That's a Roman Empire reference, if anything. "Bread and circuses" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses) is a pretty common phrase.
Denkal
2010-08-09, 02:24 AM
That's a Roman Empire reference, if anything. "Bread and circuses" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses) is a pretty common phrase.

Oh, is it?

Huh. I suppose I never stopped to consider why that particular episode was named as such.
KoboldRevenge
2010-08-09, 03:26 AM
The giant worm from the Dune reference is a Star Wars reference?


Yes (http://www.zgeek.com/forum/gallery/files/1/0/6/8/1/worm_starwars.jpg) I'd say it could be to someone who doesn't know what Dune is.:smallredface:
Cizak
2010-08-10, 04:57 AM
Inspired by:


It's over, Xykon! I have the high ground!

:smalltongue:

..................


Xykon stands on the back of a moving monster (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0686.html) that's circling Roy.

:xykon:: It's over, Greensword! I have the highground!
:roy:: You underesstimate my level!
:xykon:: ...you're an idiot if you try it.
Goosefarble
2010-08-10, 09:30 AM
Join me and together we can overthrow the empress? Mm. Not really as dramatic.
Whyareall
2010-08-11, 04:20 AM
It almost seems like the star wars references extend beyond the puns. In The Scourge of Lordaeron, Arthas is comparable to Darth Vader. But in the end, he seems a lot like him. He ends up killing his people because of a plot of The Lich King's. In some sense, the events of Path of the Damned are comparable to the end of the revenge of the sith. Arthas is most similar to Anakin, Uther is Kenobi, Terenas is Windu. The people of Lordaron are like Padme. After Arthas kills the mercenaries he hired to burn the ships, Muradin attempts to talk reason into him. But he loses control and takes Frostmourne, killing Muradin.
Similar to Darth Vader, Arthas considers his abilities superior to the Light, until he is finally defeated. It is a tad mixed up though, as in the WoW version Arthas only repents when he is dying, as opposed to repenting and then being killed.
After that, Terenas has one more Jedi-like power: appearing after death as a positive energy spirit (FotLK).

Fixed. :smallbiggrin:
Scarlet Knight
2010-08-11, 09:50 AM
Has this been done?

Roy: You lied to me!

Oracle: Your ranger... was seduced by the Side of Good. He ceased to be Belkar Bitterleaf and *became* a team player. When that happened, the evil psychopath who was your halfling was destroyed. So what I told you was true... from a certain point of view.
EternalMelon
2010-08-11, 10:12 AM
WoW version Arthas only repents when he is dying, as opposed to repenting and then being killed.

HE REPENTS?
BLIZZARD! HOW COULD YOU?!?!!
Whyareall
2010-08-11, 06:27 PM
HE REPENTS?
BLIZZARD! HOW COULD YOU?!?!!

Well, he doesn't explicitly repent, but he's no longer all "everyone must die", or "how could this be happening to me" or anything like that.
Capt Spanner
2010-08-11, 06:44 PM
Has this been done?

Roy: You lied to me!

Oracle: Your ranger... was seduced by the Side of Good. He ceased to be Belkar Bitterleaf and *became* a team player. When that happened, the evil psychopath who was your halfling was destroyed. So what I told you was true... from a certain point of view.

...

You win an internet.
DragonOfUndeath
2010-08-13, 06:22 AM
i agree with spanner. you deserve several internets :smallbiggrin:
137beth
2010-08-14, 05:15 PM
I kind doubt it. First, 'cause Elan is a Protagonist on a Quest, and Tarquin seems to respect that. And second, Tarquin has already learned that it's more trouble than it's worth to try and rule a kingdom in the South Continent.

Yea, but it's not like Tarquin is smart or anything. I mean, he seems smarter than Elan, but still crazy.
KoboldRevenge
2010-08-21, 05:48 PM
Ochul can make the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs.

Star wars reference is back baby!:smallbiggrin:
Crisis21
2010-08-21, 06:08 PM
:vaarsuvius: Give in to your anger, young Greenhilt. Strike him down and take your place at my side!

That's actually already been done (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0179.html).
KoboldRevenge
2010-08-21, 08:59 PM
Ah of course, the lawyers I should have recognized their foul stench when we were brought inside (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0268.html)
Nimrod's Son
2010-08-27, 10:07 PM
That's actually already been done (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0179.html).
:smallsigh: I'm going to hazard a guess that when zimmerwald1915 posted a direct quote from Vaarsuvius, with a picture of V right next to it, it wasn't just some crazy coincidence.
JoeSkull
2010-08-27, 10:27 PM
:smallsigh: I'm going to hazard a guess that when zimmerwald1915 posted a direct quote from Vaarsuvius, with a picture of V right next to it, it wasn't just some crazy coincidence.

You are really going out on a limb on that. And by limb I mean tree trunk.