OOTS #739 - The Discussion Thread

[The Giant]

New comic is up.

[The Pressman]

Ah, that was good. Macebook!

[Lupusater]

Made. Of. Win! Loved Elan's wishful thinking and the rain check, but Macebook is the funniest thing as of late.

[Kyeudo]

Wow, apparently Kotor, Paladin of Marduk, died fighting a dragon. lol

[Aimbot]

I'm not sure I get the sudden departure.

[Shale]

Oh boy. This is going to be awkward, isn't it?

And to think, he could have just said, "hey, those are my friends!" and everything would be fine.

Edit: to the post above me, Durkon thinks Elan and Haley are prisoners under armed guard, and is now undertaking to break them out.

[CWater]

:smallbiggrin: LOL!

I really like it how Durkon and Malack get along despite their cultural differences!:smallsmile:

[Maximum Zersk]

Huh, Macebook, eh? Wonder if there's a Wizzar... d...

[Gaius]

Heh, nice! :smallbiggrin: Never got into Facebook, but I really like that punchline. More Durkon and Malack interaction, and Elan's JD-esque fantasy were great, too.

[Croverus]

And then they should make mymace for martial classes.

[SatyreIkon]

Giant, you are awesome :smallbiggrin:

[Blackdog]

Wow, oddly synchronous with last Wednesday's Rusty and Co. (http://rustyandco.com/)!

[babson99]

That's probably the most use, and certainly the best, that anyone's ever gotten from the dwarven ability to detect new construction.

[Cizak]

I get a feeling Malak will show up to help at the fnal showdown... Hmm...

[JustIgnoreMe]

The title makes me think of Randy Milholland's Fluffmodeus. "Hello new friend!"

I love the Macebook idea. Nice to see Paladins of Marduk can smack dragons. And is there significance to his next couple of updates? Changing location, followed by joining "Need a Res"...

[Gray Mage]

Great comic. I almost fell down from my chair laughting when I saw that the paladin of Marduc was fighting Dragons, and after asks for a rez.:smallbiggrin:
A really nice detail.

[Shale]

That's probably the most use, and certainly the best, that anyone's ever gotten from the dwarven ability to detect new construction.

Wait, that's a real ability? I thought it was him pulling the (stone) wool over Malack's eyes.

[Fable Wright]

Wow... awesome comic. :smallbiggrin:
Macebook... lol.

[SPoD]

I love the Macebook idea. Nice to see Paladins of Marduk can smack dragons. And is there significance to his next couple of updates? Changing location, followed by joining "Need a Res"...

Presumably, the priest of Tiamat read his location change on Macebook, then went to meet him, then killed him.

[Siosilvar]

Smackin' dragons, yo.

[VA_beds]

The title makes me think of Randy Milholland's Fluffmodeus. "Hello new friend!"


love that lil blue fluffball...though i shudder to think what might happen if he should ever connect with :belkar:

[RustMonster]

Wow, oddly synchronous with last Wednesday's Rusty and Co. (http://rustyandco.com/)!

Honestly, I got a little chill down my spine just now.

[FoE]

Poor Elan ... He's just so desperate for a male role model ...

[Mauve Shirt]

Brilliant. :smallbiggrin: I kinda want to change my facebook status to "smackin' dragons, yo".

[Salty]

"Dewey Decimal System strictly enforced"

Awesome! :smallbiggrin:

[Ikialev]

The words "Order of the stick" are obscuring the speech bubble, which have never happened before.

Also, why "mace"? :smallconfused:

[John Cribati]

Social Networking is now everywhere.

[dps]

Oh boy. This is going to be awkward, isn't it?

And to think, he could have just said, "hey, those are my friends!" and everything would be fine.

Edit: to the post above me, [b]Durkon thinks Elan and Haley are prisoners under armed guard, and is now undertaking to break them out[b/].

Doubtful. Though I don't know how much of their conversation he heard.

[FoE]

Also, why "mace"? :smallconfused:

Because it rhymes with "face" and because they're clerics. The mace is practically the signature weapon of clerics.

[JustIgnoreMe]

Wait, that's a real ability? I thought it was him pulling the (stone) wool over Malack's eyes.
Hah, I'd not noticed that! It made me go to my shelf, pick out my Yamara anthology and try to look up the Great Secret of the dwarven folk... See, in red box D&D (and probably earlier) dwarves had the ability to detect sloping corridors. They were the only race/class that could detect sloping corridors. Manui and Adams took this to its logical conclusion and wrote a couple of strips where other characters were astonished at the dwarvish ability to use that most mystical of tools, the inclined plane, to make huge boulders roll onto their enemies!

[Da'Shain]

Oh haha, I didn't even connect the dots, but yeah ... Priest of Marduk is smackin' dragons, yo, Priest of Tiamat changes his location ... Priest of Marduk needs rez. Awesome little detail.

Also, Priestess of Ishtar is in a new relationship? Surprise! :smallamused:

Also, Kotor the Priest of Marduk HAS to be a KotOR reference, on top of Malack. Please, someone inform me Nyr-Azul is a nod to something as well.


Anyway, I'm surprised Durkon felt the need to disguise his kinship with Elan and Haley like that. Malack's seemed perfectly accomodating so far and they didn't appear to be prisoners, if anything escorted guests. Seems kinda odd to me.

[John Cribati]

Wow, apparently Kotor, Paladin of Marduk, died fighting a dragon. lol

Probably had something to do with him being on macebook while fighting a dragon.

[mistformsquirrl]

Bwahaahahhaa... "Macebook". <T_T>

That shouldn't be NEARLY as funny as it manages to be <T_T> (The little details on the page are what makes it work I think. "Need a Rez" lol)

[Lupusater]

Probably had something to do with him being on macebook while fighting a dragon.

You mean that social networking has made another victim besides my homework?

[Ichneumon]

I am ashamed of the fact that I was checking facebook, while I got the rss update from the new comic.

[Xyk]

I like the applications on the left. Also the top.

[Shale]

Doubtful. Though I don't know how much of their conversation he heard.

Oh?

As far as anybody outside the palace knows, Elan, Haley and V were turned in as Nale and his cohorts. Durkon saw them walking through the corridor, being led by a guard, and instead of calling out to them or telling Malack what's going on, he makes a quick escape and makes sure he's alone. Whatever he's planning, he doesn't want anybody to know about it, and he doesn't think he could have gotten away with it in front of a guard.

[Welf]

Macebook :smallbiggrin:
I like the profile pictures. That and the "needs a rez"

[mastermind]

Macebook. I like the details, like:

"Malack, Priest of Nergal is discussing theology."

[Itdano]

I actually snorted while laughing at the last panel.

[King of Nowhere]

pffffBWAhahahhahahahahahahaha
I laughed so hard when Elan is figuring of reoy becoming his brother, I needed to stop reading to calm down.
Then I kept going to the last panel and laughed even more!
:smallbiggrin::smallbiggrin::smallbiggrin::smallbi ggrin::smallbiggrin:
Most amusing oots in a while

[rewinn]

Probably had something to do with him being on macebook while fighting a dragon.

Let that be a lesson: Never Macebook when you're at Work!!!:smallamused:

[Carduus]

So what spell is common to a Death religion, wouldn't offend an LG, but Durkon doesn't have it?

[FlawedParadigm]

Probably a mass protection from negative energy spell, which Durkon told Roy he would research (which he frankly doesn't have the time to do) near the end up of the pre-Sandsedge story arc with after Roy got a resurrection himself. It was when they were discussing strategy on the boat.

[Comedian]

Macebook!!!
Arrrgh! :biggrin:

[Purple_cloack]

Macebook :D

Malack is my new favourite character!

[Trixie]

So what spell is common to a Death religion, wouldn't offend an LG, but Durkon doesn't have it?

None. It was probably a book about religion. To improve Knowledge (Religion) ranks, maybe?

Or some haxed splatbook with extra spells and/or prestige classes.

[Sothicus]

Great,

Now Durkon and Malack can *poke* each other.

[borg286]

That comic was full of awesome.

[nli10]

Someone already has macebook.com :(

Is there an OOTS facebook fan page? I was tempted to pick it up and link it to that! :smallcool:



ED: AH!!!!

Mac eBook is a common phrase and someone is domain sitting it trying to sell it off for cash... Makes more sense now.

[shadowxknight]

Oh man, that Macebook bit is awesome ahaha!

[Azukar]

Still nice to see the two clerics getting along despite some fairly obvious differences.

[Teddy]

Haha, I'm not into Facebook, but if there was a language pack that made it look like that, I would become, just so I could use it. :smallwink:

[Acero]

This can't be a coincedince. Just came out Wednesday
http://rustyandco.com/

[Azukar]

Oh!

It just clicked for me that Malack's "state dinner" is the feast in Elan's honour. Duh, Az...

So, if Durkon had just gone along with things...

[Gift Jeraff]

Let me guess, Macebook was originally intended only for clerics, then opened to other divine casters, then all spellcasters, and eventually everyone. :smallbiggrin:

[derfenrirwolv]

I wonder if the dewy decimal system is this strictly enforced

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZHoHaAYHq8

[goldgecko4]

I'm sure that Vaarsuvius has a "ScrySpace" page, but doesn't realize that no one uses ScrySpace anymore.

[JoeSkull]

Oh boy. This is going to be awkward, isn't it?

And to think, he could have just said, "hey, those are my friends!" and everything would be fine.

Edit: to the post above me, Durkon thinks Elan and Haley are prisoners under armed guard, and is now undertaking to break them out.

It took me a bit to realize that aswell.

Question is, how will he get to the "guarded prisoners" without breaking any "laws"??

And the Giant is really pumping them out lately hasn't he?? This is the quickest I have seen him work yet. (Im new:smallwink:)

[RndmNumGen]

Great comic.

[SaintRidley]

I'm sure that Vaarsuvius has a "ScrySpace" page, but doesn't realize that no one uses ScrySpace anymore.

Ah, but at least V doesn't have the shame of being the last existing user of Rendster like Leeky.

[leper0messiah]

Kotor Paladin of Marduk is...smackin dragons yo :smallbiggrin:

that made me giggle



Also, Kotor the Priest of Marduk HAS to be a KotOR reference, on top of Malack. Please, someone inform me Nyr-Azul is a nod to something as well.

wait...Malack is a KotOR reference?:smallconfused:

[Omergideon]

And continuing with the switching storylines we return to Durkon, who I have to say has recently been getting a bigger spotlight than in quite some time. I fo course heartily approve of this and so thought the strip was pretty good. Specifically.

The Good:
1) I often begin by commenting on the quality of the art and today is no real exception. Specifically the detailing on the book/shelf is very nicely handled. But more impressive is the extremely detailed and well laid out macebook page. There are just so many small, but visible, details on it that I have to approve. Details such as the location of the priest of Tiamat, the quote from scripture (appropriate for Clerics), the comparitive references for groups, calender and the like. It may be the most subtle joke done in a while especially as the last comic was released only a few days ago.
2) I really have to talk about Elan here. now I didn't find Haleys joke about his thought processes to be too funny but I found this whole bit with him to be very touching. It should be apparent to all that Elan feels like Roy is a big brother and so his wonderings are entirely natural. I think it says something about his childlike naivete also that he doesn't even question his parents getting back together. It is a beautiful snapshot into his head, but onr done so carefully it never becomes the focus. Masterful characterisation there.
3) Durkon's quick thinking in that situation as well. I may imagine people could call foul on his lying to the Malack here as he claims to never lie earlier when they were arrested. BUT I see this as a small hint of his character development. His big talk with V a while back was essentially him admitting that he needed to be more open to compromise and I think he showed that here. It may be an unintentional thing but coupled with the more recent strips use of Durkon as a foil for Belkar, sneaking around etc I doubt it. Finally in reference to that I think we may have had another small hint of things to come with the book he recieved.
4) Overall I would characterise this strip as one of the most subtle seen. Things are hinted at or implied without ever being thrust in our face as sometimes happens. It is a good thing to see new styles of writing tried out and for a storytelling strip this method keeps options open whilst still meaning that when an event occurs we can reread the strip and feel it was heading there all along.

The Bad:
1) I know it is a classic enough situation, and the comic is as much about the problems they cause themselves, but I must admit to frustration at what happened there between Durkon and Elan. I understand perfectly why Durkon would assume they were prisoners. I also get why he acted as he did and it speaks well to his sense of duty. However I still find it frustrating that by doing nothing the problems would be solved. It is perfectly valid to think that Durkon could meet up with his friends some other way such as by going to dinner, and to think of good reasons for doing so as well. It seems almost like the creation of an artificial problem. Of course should it work for the best later and a good comic this will be worth it by far. It's more expressing my immediate dislike over such storytelling devices.
2) Also, the final joke aside I am not sure that there are many jokes in this strip. Durkon acts best as a straight man to humour and so when he features heavily without a comic foil the humour is not as rampant. Then again when Durkon features heavily it is often not a joke strip so this is only a minor complaint. Plus you may disagree. I guess for myself I found the Elan thing too sweet and potentially sad to be funny, but YMMV.

Overall I would call this a 4 star strip. It was one of the most subtle bits of storytelling and characterisation seen in the strip with one of the most detailed visual gags ever. Particularly I found the look in Elan's head to be both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It is so sweet to see him happy at finding his dad, and to see just how he thinks of Roy once more. At the same time, knowing the players, we know his fantasy is unlikely to come true and I expect his dad to betray him at some point (or just reveal his evilness). That is so sad, especially for me. Things with family just get me going. I often tear up at the strip where Roy met his brother in Celestia. But none of it is forced to get emotional responses making it all the more effective. A truly wonderful strip here, especially in the details.

[Felecies]

macebook :smallbiggrin: hehehe!!! absolutly genius!!!

[Hardcore]

:smallsmile: Me like. Me always like for that matter:smallbiggrin:

[Matar]

I'm not as huge a fan as some people are of this comic... but this made me lol hard. Awesome comic is awesome xD

[Vectner]

Full of awesomeness. "Brothers HOORAAY!" I doubt it will go that smooth, lol

[Eddums]

I enjoy the fact that one of Malack's friends is called Kotor. :smallbiggrin:

Edit: Swordsage'd. Still funny though.

[ThreadKiller]

I agree that the last panel is full of win!!! :smallbiggrin:

Thanks for the comic, Giant!

[sihnfahl]

Please, someone inform me Nyr-Azul is a nod to something as well.
He's nearly blue.

[Athaniar]

Macebook. Awesome.



wait...Malack is a KotOR reference?:smallconfused:
Well, the main antagonist is named Darth Malak, after all. Combined with the paladin Kotor, it might very well be a reference.

[Fargazer]

Well, the main antagonist is named Darth Malak, after all. Combined with the paladin Kotor, it might very well be a reference.

The fact that I missed that makes me want to cry.

[Grogmir]

Loved the strip! The whole Macebook page is epic - could have been passe - instead taken to brilliant levels.

The only comment I have to say is about Durkons new book. His says "'Em to good..." I.e 'Em = THEM - This makes me think its more than 1 spell or something

[suszterpatt]

We need someone with real life points in Knowledge (religion) to guess what the book Durkon got is.

Though considering "the subject matter is very common" in a religion centered around death, and that Durkon is on a quest to stop a powerful undead, I think I see where Burlew might be going with it.

[Matuse]

Kotor, paladin of Marduk is SMACKIN DRAGONS, YO!


Awesome.

[Fayd]

So: Someone made a Pirate Facebook language. Do you think the community is large enough to work together on a Macebook translation?

[JonestheSpy]

I'm sure that Vaarsuvius has a "ScrySpace" page, but doesn't realize that no one uses ScrySpace anymore.

Bards still do.

[Nimrod's Son]

I may imagine people could call foul on his lying to the Malack here as he claims to never lie earlier when they were arrested. BUT I see this as a small hint of his character development. His big talk with V a while back was essentially him admitting that he needed to be more open to compromise and I think he showed that here.
Um... at what point did Durkon lie to Malack? :smallconfused:

[SPoD]

For those worried about Durkon's actions, remember that Roy gave him a direct order: "Get Haley." If he can do so without breaking laws, he will do so. As far as Durkon is concerned, Haley and Elan are the innocent victims of Mistaken Identity--unlike Roy and Belkar who absolutely DID commit the crime for which they are imprisoned.

As far as not telling Malack, well, Durkon may like the guy but don't forget that the OOTS's mission is Top Secret. Explaining too much will run into discussions of Gates and Snarls, and that's to be avoided. Better to not say anything now than be forced into a situation where you have to tell the truth later.

[Marnath]

Why does Durkon look confused in his macebook picture?

[BridgeCity]

If Durkon does become an undead like some people think (didn't know if this needed to be spoilered in this thread, so I went with the safe option) then it would be awesome to see him put of book of death god spells to use.

[squidbreath]

Lol @ Macebook. I feel sad for Elan =/

[Blackdog]

Why does Durkon look confused in his macebook picture?

I'm guessing Malack just handed him the "magic item" and it took a picture while he was puzzling over it.

[the_tick_rules]

Classic Elan and a facebook joke? What else do you need?

[dsavereide]

Um... at what point did Durkon lie to Malack? :smallconfused:

When he told him he could/would use detect new construction.

I love Haley's: Do I even want to know the chain of thoughts that led to that question? There are times I wonder the same thing. At least her relationship with Elan will never get boring.

[MarkusWolfe]

Wait, that's a real ability? I thought it was him pulling the (stone) wool over Malack's eyes.

No, that's a genuine dwarven ability.


And then they should make mymace for martial classes.

Actually, we barbarians developed Cleaver a few years ago, but it was pointless, since we're all illiterate.

[the_tick_rules]

Yeah don't dwarves get checks for stonework and stuff?

[Nimrod's Son]

When he told him he could/would use detect new construction.
What makes you think that was a lie? He can detect new construction, so he'll go the other way if he has to. If it never becomes necessary, he won't. No lies there.

[Chameleon]

Macebook?

Looks like Durkon... joined the Club.


http://images.sodahead.com/polls/000247273/polls_Austin_Powers_Mike_Myers_as_Dr_Evil_0144_774 793_answer_2_xlarge.jpeg

[Tobimaro]

Note to self: when visiting that library, do not place the cookbook back in the Fiction area. I would prefer to avoid that punishment. :smallcool:

[snikrept]

So what is in the book that Malack loaned him? Plot-related? Something common about the western religion...

[the_tick_rules]

I'd avoid the kingdom altogether.

[Da'Shain]

On the book: I'm gonna go with an earlier opinion and say that it's a step on his way to researching Mass Death Ward, since it's a non-core spell and thus might not be widely known in the Stick-verse.

[Werekat]

Typo found: "ennunciation feed" should be "enunciation feed".

Other than that - great comic, can't wait to see what happens next. Malack is an awesome character: not counting a certain goblin on Team Evil, he's probably my favorite NPC so far.

[bluewind95]

I absolutely loved this comic. Social networks are taking over the world! Even in comics!! :smallbiggrin:

[Darthteej]

Things keep building up to the inevitable climax of the story arc, and the reappearance of the Linear Guild. I've only been able to read the comic Update-by-Update since #715, so it will be interesting to be left on cliffhangers, rather than being able to click the "next" button :smalltongue:

[Omergideon]

What makes you think that was a lie? He can detect new construction, so he'll go the other way if he has to. If it never becomes necessary, he won't. No lies there.

He can probably detect new construction but he has no intention of leaving the palace at all until he meets up with Elan and Haley and rescued them. He is lying about his intent to Malack though for what would normally be regarded as a good cause.

[Nighthawk4]

"Dewey Decimal System strictly enforced"

Awesome! :smallbiggrin:

I loved that part. They really do take the law seriously there.

Also loved Macebook. I suppose Belkar would prefer to be on 'Hitter' :smallsmile:

[Dr.Epic]

Any idea what that book was Durkon got? Also, Malack's friends with a paladin?

[maxon]

Well, that was pretty marvellous all round. Dewey Decimal System Will Be Strictly Enforced - I should have that on the door to my office. Loved the FMacebook page and everything and Elan. Eh, Elan...

[cc_kizz]

This comic was so full of — everything! I love Elan. He's so cute! "Hooray!" is my favorite exclamation. And Macebook. Sweet. So sweet. I liked Haley's comment on Elan's referring to his parents remarrying. It nicely carried on the theme of unifying a family for Elan. Kinda sad, but, Hooray!! :smallbiggrin: It cracked me up to see Roy saying it as well. And the puppies reference. Has Thog influenced Elan's wants? I half expected Thog to pop in for his own little "Hooray!" :-) Thog and Elan are my favorite characters. I'll admit it. :smallsmile:

Oh, and what else can I say? I really wanted Durkon to either say "och! wait up" or to agree to go to dinner while wishing he could catch up with Elan. We'll see what happens.

Thank you, Giant. Awesome, awesome, awesome. And as a former library worker, thank you too. :smallsmile:

[Nimrod's Son]

He can probably detect new construction but he has no intention of leaving the palace at all until he meets up with Elan and Haley and rescued them. He is lying about his intent to Malack though for what would normally be regarded as a good cause.
He never said that was going to leave the palace, just that he would use his ability to avoid wandering into a dangerous area. At the very most, he's bending the truth in the same way he twisted things with Miko. He certainly wasn't lying.

[Obrysii]

So what is in the book that Malack loaned him? Plot-related? Something common about the western religion...

I was hoping it would be a Prestige Class, and the book is the "RP plot device" to allow him to get into it.

I really loved Haley's response to Elan's rather odd question.

[NuocMamAvenger]

My guess is : the book is about how to exploit weakness of undead monsters, like :xykon:.

[nonbeliever93]

:smallbiggrin: Funny strip, although the pace of this book seems a bit slow.

The Macebook equivalent for rogues is Tumblr. :smallcool: YEEEEEEEEAAAAHH

[Blaznak]

Hmmm... I'm casting "Detect Sinister result of Tomorrow's Events".

It was cool to see Elan's thought balloons. I thought they were funny.

[Elan's Modron]

Oh gods this strip made me happy. And you know what? I really, really needed happy this morning!

[ThePhantasm]

Macebook?

Looks like Durkon... joined the Club.


Lol, not bad, not bad.

[Lkctgo]

Hm, these priests don't update much do they?

[Otter]

It's the details that make this awesome comic so epic.
Thanks Giant!

[BaroquenBard]

I want to friend Malack on facebook!

Oh come on.... everyone probably checked for him :tongue:

[CarpeGuitarrem]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA. That was rich. Pun not intended.

[Blanth]

Enjoyed the details in Macebook.

[FlawedParadigm]

The only thing that could have made that any more epic was a post the Hilgya was no longer in a relationship.

[factotum]

Any idea what that book was Durkon got? Also, Malack's friends with a paladin?

Why not? He seems perfectly civil toward Durkon, despite the latter being as Lawful Good as any Paladin. Why does everyone seem to believe that those of differing alignments must automatically hate each other?

[CarpeGuitarrem]

For all those who are interested, I have created a Facebook fan page for Macebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Macebook/142416815787584).

[Killer Angel]

For all those who are interested, I have created a Facebook fan page for Macebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Macebook/142416815787584).

I'm impressed. You should consider to post in this other (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162163)thread... :smalltongue:

[Darthteej]

Any idea what that book was Durkon got? Also, Malack's friends with a paladin?

I think I agree with whoever said that it had to do with death and the undead, since Malak talked about how important that was last strip.

[CarpeGuitarrem]

Hahahahaha nice. Good point. :smallwink:

[Killer Angel]

Hahahahaha nice. Good point. :smallwink:

The fact that I can redirect you so easily and on a thread currently active in the playground and related to the point, tells something also about me... :smalltongue:

[CarpeGuitarrem]

The fact that I can redirect you so easily and on a thread currently active in the playground and related to the point, tells something also about me... :smalltongue:
Hahahahahaha.

[Barlen]

...Also, Malack's friends with a paladin?

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

Or maybe Malak is just a friendly guy and like to talk theology with those of differing view points. Also note that he is friends with the priest of Tiamat who may have had a hand (claw?) in the paladin needing a rez. It would be more interesting if the paladin and the priest of tiamat were on each others friends list. The priest of tiamat sees the paladins status update (and possibly the change of location) follows him and kills him for Smakin' dragons.

If they were on each others friends lists I wonder if the paladin unfriended him after that =)

[Adeptus]

Why not? He seems perfectly civil toward Durkon, despite the latter being as Lawful Good as any Paladin.
Are people assuming he's evil?

Loved the comic. "A new friend" indeed, that made me go awww :smallsmile:

[Kareasint]

Posting on Macebook is considered public information. The paladin said that he was attacking a dragon and posted his location.

Thus, the priest of Tiamat saw that a dragon was being attacked and moved to the location to "assist" the dragon.

Awesome.

Elan's dream in panel two is another man's nightmare (Roy's).

[CarpeGuitarrem]

If they were on each others friends lists I wonder if the paladin unfriended him after that =)
Hahahaha. Nah, it's only 5,000 GP of diamond dust.

[The Ik]

Alright, if Macebook becomes a language on Facebook I'm switching from Pirate.

[jere7my]

Typo found: "ennunciation feed" should be "enunciation feed".

It should probably be "annunciation feed", an annunciation being an angelic proclamation. Enunciation is careful pronunciation; it doesn't really have anything to do with religion.

[Klytus]

"Dewey Decimal System strictly enforced"

Awesome! :smallbiggrin:

Seconded! Of all the other gags, that one was my most favorite :D

[Roderick_BR]

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

Or maybe Malak is just a friendly guy and like to talk theology with those of differing view points. Also note that he is friends with the priest of Tiamat who may have had a hand (claw?) in the paladin needing a rez. It would be more interesting if the paladin and the priest of tiamat were on each others friends list. The priest of tiamat sees the paladins status update (and possibly the change of location) follows him and kills him for Smakin' dragons.

If they were on each others friends lists I wonder if the paladin unfriended him after that =)
Or he's like me that just add people without bothering who they are (or without bothering checking first, or even bothering removing people at all) :smalltongue:

[CoffeeIncluded]

I just came back from a mini-vacation. Thank you for the awesome update.

[Mike_the_Mystic]

Good as always Giant, especially Macebook! :smallbiggrin:

[rewinn]

Or he's like me that just add people without bothering who they are (or without bothering checking first, or even bothering removing people at all) :smalltongue:
It worked out ok for everyone except the paladin. There's a lesson there about Macebook friending policies.


Why does Durkon look confused in his macebook picture?

The picture probably was taken by Malack using a magic device with which Durkon is unfamiliar.

Just because now-a-days every PC comes with a camera, it doesn't mean every PC knows what a camera is.:smalltongue:

EDITTED:
IIRC the MalackBook has a built-in camera?

[Santiago]

Haha loved this one, keep it up Giant! :smallbiggrin:

[willpell]

The funny has been a little lacking in recent weeks as the Giant moves his chess pieces into formation...it's good to see it return with a vengeance this week. Dewey Enforced and Macebook are both great of course, but my very favorite part is Elan's-Fantasy-Roy's "HOORAY!". It's telling that the real Roy has NEVER looked this happy! :smallbiggrin:

[AbuSpud]

The words "Order of the stick" are obscuring the speech bubble, which have never happened before.

Also, why "mace"? :smallconfused:

When we played with the little beige books, clerics couldn't use edged weapons, so they all carried maces. I haven't played since 2e first came out - dunno if there's still a rule like that.

[Marnath]

When we played with the little beige books, clerics couldn't use edged weapons, so they all carried maces. I haven't played since 2e first came out - dunno if there's still a rule like that.

Nope, they can use all simple weapons as of 3.5e, plus any one martial if they're war domain.

[CarpeGuitarrem]

When we played with the little beige books, clerics couldn't use edged weapons, so they all carried maces. I haven't played since 2e first came out - dunno if there's still a rule like that.
It actually has basis in historical fact, I believe. The mace, for that reason, became a symbol of religious and political authority, even eventually becoming the symbol of Parliamentary power until Cromwell.

[Nimrod's Son]

It's telling that the real Roy has NEVER looked this happy!
He has, but Elan and puppies had nothing to do with it (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0313.html).

[The MunchKING]

He has, but Elan and puppies had nothing to do with it (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0313.html).

I dunno, those as some Fine "puppies" (to use a wrestling term). :smalltongue::smalltongue:

[Werekat]

It should probably be "annunciation feed", an annunciation being an angelic proclamation. Enunciation is careful pronunciation; it doesn't really have anything to do with religion.

Actually, I had a hard time picking, because both could concievably be used. The verb "to enunciate," if I am to believe my Webster's Desk Dictionary, is also "to proclaim," which seems to make sense in context. At the same time, the Annunciation is but one instance of a proclamation, if a very important one, but to a religion that does not exist in the OOTS verse. The verb "to annunciate," which comes from this particular event, does mean "to announce," though is rather archaic.

Since both versions were plausible, I used the editor's common sense - namely, that it is easier to make and not catch a typo in the middle of a word than it is at its beginning.

It could also, like Vaarsuvius, be, by author's choice, at a purposeful middle ground, so as to catch attention both to the religious connotation and to the less archaic version of the word. :-P

Anyway, the attention to the typo is drawn, and we'll find out who is right when/if Rich decides to correct it.

[Aenghus]

So it's likely that the celebrations for Elan will involve Roy and Belkar in gladatorial combat with or against the other prisoners. Elan probably won't like that, he's going to be crestfallen - "no puppies?".

Would it be more fun for Roy or Belkar to lead a slave rebellion?

[The Glyphstone]

If the Dewey Decimal System is strictly enforced, does that mean they have Conan the Librarian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZHoHaAYHq8) on staff?

[Blanth]

Hahahaha. Nah, it's only 5,000 GP of diamond dust.

I wonder if Goblin Dan's will run a Betray-Your-Party-Member for Free Hydra Head ala Burger King.

[LuPuWei]

Would it be more fun for Roy or Belkar to lead a slave rebellion?

Belkar=Comedy, but if any of the prisoners are like his party members, it will be infinitely funnier to watch Roy facepalm again.

[Lecan]

For all those who are interested, I have created a Facebook fan page for Macebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Macebook/142416815787584).

I'm actually considering making a Facebook page for my Paladin just to friend you :)

[Laeranu]

Elan is so hilarious sometimes, ok all the time!!!

Totally unaware that Roy hates him and of how anoying he is ...

Hilarios!!!

Rich you are the BEST!!!

[Marnath]

I wonder if Goblin Dan's will run a Betray-Your-Party-Member for Free Hydra Head ala Burger King.

Lol wut? Where did that bit of randomness come from? Who's going to betray their party?

[Connington]

Elan's dream in panel two is another man's nightmare (Roy's).

What are you talking about? Roy was cheering just like Elan. :smalltongue:

[Aurabolt]

'Adopt mystical aspects into your own?' Unless Durkon's a wizard and that full plate has no arcane casting penalty, I can't imagine who a book is to help the divine capabilities or his God unless he is a Wizard too.

Although I might be wrong and it's the Lawful version of the XP-enhancing book. Which would be awesome. Still, it's nice to see that the Lawful issues and theology were the things they touched on instead of the other half of their alignment, which I'm a little shocked that it got no attention, but also pleased.

[hamishspence]

Currently, there isn't a Lawful (or Chaotic) version of the BoVD/BoED type books.

There is a Neutral one though (Book of Perfect Balance- Underdark)

[Blanth]

Lol wut? Where did that bit of randomness come from? Who's going to betray their party?

Hard to say. Wouldn't you betray your friends for some super tasty BBQ hydrajuicy hamburger? :smallsmile: