Natural One - an OotS-style webcomic

[Catharsis]

http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_header_party.png

Yes, it's yet another webcomic inspired by OotS. So sue me! :smallamused:

The updates will not be regular, and I expect a frequency of about one comic per week. I'll be going for quality rather than quantity, and Real Life is not exactly boring right now either, what with having to write down my PhD and all.

Latest Comic: #9


http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_issue_9.png


Archive:

#1: Setting the mood (http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_issue_1.png)
#2: Never send an NPC to do a PC's job (http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_issue_2.png)
#3: Random encounter (http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_issue_3.png)
#4: Double morals (http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_issue_4.png)
#5: Missing redundancy (http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_issue_5.png)
#6: The smell of XP in the morning (http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_issue_6.png)
#7: Unfond memories (http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_issue_7.png)
#8: And then there were none (http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_issue_8.png)
#9: Rock star (http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_issue_9.png)

Banners:


http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_banner_party.png
http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_banner_party.png

http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_banner_leo.png
http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_banner_leo.png

http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_banner_aiven.png
http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_banner_aiven.png

http://www.cinga.ch/naturalone/N1_banner_ginver.png
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Fan Art:

Aiven hand-drawn by Caracol:
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2622/immagine220df7.jpg

Special thanks to Rich Burlew for, well duh!, and to the makers of Anti-Heroes (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68504) and Failing Saves (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72840) for additional inspiration.

Have fun,

-- Christian Thalmann

[Szilard]

looks promising.

[Mee]

Could I have $5 please? (You said to sue you) But anyway, when do you think the 1st comic will be? HURRY!!! :smallbiggrin:

[Lyinginbedmon]

It's probably worth mentioning that banners can't be higher than 120 pixels, those top at 166

[Catharsis]

Ah? For which definition of "banner" is that? Usage in sigs?

Can you point me to the ruling?

[Lyinginbedmon]

Ah? For which definition of "banner" is that? Usage in sigs?

Can you point me to the ruling?

Sure, it's right here (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/announcement.php?a=39)

[Mee]

May I ask what female in green is? With the pointy ears and green eyes, I'm not sure. Wood Elf?


Or if that's a secret, that's fine, I was just wondering.

[Green-Shirt Q]

Don't you need to make ad least five comics before making a banner? Let alone four?

[Nameless]

This look's good :smallamused:

[Catharsis]

@ Lyinginbedmon: Thanks, I have now changed the format of the banners. It looks a bit cramped now, but at least it's legal. :smallwink:

@ Mee: She's a wild elf.

@ the_Q: Says who? :smallamused: Movie-makers publish their trailers before the movie itself is available. They reach out to the community of potential watchers and inform them of the impeding launch, lest they miss it.

[Nameless]

Hey Cath, what's that URL on the banner, it doesn't work.

[Uncle Festy]

Looks like it could be good.
I know what it's like to have cramped banners - I had to cut out half of a really good banner for the Silliad 'cus it wouldn't fit. :smallsigh:

[Catharsis]

@ Nameless: I posted the links above each banner. Also, I corrected the inexplicable woeful absence of trees in the last banner. :smallredface:

The file names include a few hints about the character names, so I might as well post them:

- Master Udaf, dwarf
- Sir Leotardo "Leo" di Quinterra, human
- Aiven of the Shivering Lake, wild elf
- Ginver Thein, whisper gnome

[Undertaker798]

Looks promising. Methinks I'll stay tuned. :smallwink:

[Holammer]

Very cool looking and unique, I'll watch this space.

[Ichneumon]

I will certainly read it.

[Catharsis]

Issue #1 is out. :smalltongue:

[Lyinginbedmon]

Ah, Divinely-Mediated Retribution :smallbiggrin:

[Rayzin]

Thats like the Arch-Mage one.

[Catharsis]

Thats like the Arch-Mage one.
Took me a while to get that. You're right, the Yorn comic uses the same plot device, even down to the color scheme. Scary! Or rather, bad timing. I drew the comic on Thursday night (right through the wee hours), and the idea has been lying around in my plot plan for three weeks before that.

It's actually a tip of the hat to my first DM, who tended to threaten anyone who peeked behind his DM screen with blue bolts of death from the sky.

[Rayzin]

The banner reveals to much!!

[Ichneumon]

Love the first comic. This is quite good.

[Mee]

That's great. :smallsmile: Keep it going, I will read this, unless it stops suddenly then I won't BUT UNTIL THEN!

It's actually a tip of the hat to my first DM, who tended to threaten anyone who peeked behind his DM screen with blue bolts of death from the sky.
I just tend to zap them if they're annoying. Big blue lightning, every time.

[Nameless]

The First comic is pretty awesome, good art. :smallamused:

[Holammer]

I promised to watch this space as the art/characters looked unique and very nicely done, in fact very Burlew'isque in the artwork.
Now that I've seen the first strip, I can only sprout hyperbole about it's awesomeness and how cool it is. Man, I'm such a fanboy!
Keep those strips coming.

[Quinsar]

Awesome comic will read!:smallbiggrin:

[Catharsis]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I'm starting on the second strip tonight.


I just tend to zap them if they're annoying. Big blue lightning, every time.
That seems to be an established meme in D&D. I wonder if there's a line in the DMG that specifically recommends blue lightning bolts for that occasion. :smallwink:


in fact very Burlew'isque in the artwork.
Thanks, I actually pasted a few original OotS panels next to my character studies to get the proportions and expressions right. I realized a sobering amount of mistakes I've been doing with my previous attempts at OotS style (cf. the googly-eyed Knight of Dol Amroth avatar).

[Mee]

That seems to be an established meme in D&D. I wonder if there's a line in the DMG that specifically recommends blue lightning bolts for that occasion. :smallwink:


There might be, but I haven't found it yet.

[Catharsis]

Second issue out! :smalltongue:

[Green-Shirt Q]

Great new comic, man.

Cool, that sucker looks excaltly like me.:smallbiggrin:

[Catharsis]

Q might wear a red shirt, but he is pretty much the opposite of a Redshirt. :smallamused:

[Arakune]

The Redge Hirt is kinda obvious, but the other one? :smallconfused:

[Lyinginbedmon]

No Dialogue

[Raging Gene Ray]

No Dialog.

That is, no lines, no character development...his only purpose in life is to be slaughtered so that the PCs or Main Characters can see that there's something capable of slaughtering things.

edit: started typing this post before lyinginbedmon replied...does that mean I was ninja'd?

[mockingbyrd7]

Very clever. I'll keep up with this.

[Mee]

To funny on to many levels, I can't post for fear of throwing off your grove..

[Natural20]

I like the visual presentation; very lively and colorful. Can't wait for more :smallsmile:

[Snuggles]

This looks very good! I will definitely keep an eye on it.:smallwink:

And this is only my third post since I joined a month ago so you know I'm impressed! :smallbiggrin:

[Shadowcaller]

I will be checking this comic regulary, it looks very promising.
Keep up the good work Catharsis i will come back with some real feedback later.:smallsmile:

[mockingbyrd7]

Heh heh heh... Paedestrian Crossing.

When does this update again? I've been enjoying it thus far.

[Catharsis]

When does this update again?
Now, for instance. :smallsmile: Generally, I'm aiming for Sunday evening, European time.

This issue is a bit lighter on the humor, but displays some of Aiven's mad skillz.

[Mee]

Ha, and I'm the first one to comment, it's sweet, so, is he going to introduce them to his girlfriend? :smalltongue:
And I like how she pulls her knives/short swords.

[Bitzeralisis]

Huh. The DM's Blue Lightning of Death spell doesn't seem to be very original after all.

...

*sues*

[Catharsis]

Ha, and I'm the first one to comment, it's sweet, so, is he going to introduce them to his girlfriend? :smalltongue:
You'll see in the next issue. Stay tuned. :smallamused:


And I like how she pulls her knives/short swords.
Long knives. They count as short swords, but do slashing damage, like the wakizashi. The DM houseruled them into existence on her player's request, for style reasons. :smallwink:


*sues*
:smalleek: *Summon Lawyer*

[Shadowcaller]

That was a fast party introduction:smallwink:
Keep up the good work this comic is getting intresting.

[Catharsis]

That was a fast party introduction:smallwink:
In my experience, that's about the speed with which a new party member is introduced in an actual game... Verisimilitude be damned, nobody wants to sit through a lengthy job interview at the game table. :smallwink:

[Lyinginbedmon]

In my experience, that's about the speed with which a new party member is introduced in an actual game... Verisimilitude be damned, nobody wants to sit through a lengthy job interview at the game table. :smallwink:

Clearly you haven't read On the Origin of PCs :smallbiggrin:

[Shadowcaller]

Well as a player of serval DnD computer games (neverwinter nights, baldurs gate etc, etc) im used to walk around with every new party member some time before a new member is introduced to the party.
So what i meant was that it was many members introduced in one time...
Wait now i get it she was the "new" party member to their party right? never you mind then:smallcool:

[FoE]

This isn't bad. Very good art. But I wish it updated more than once a week.

The worst game I've ever played in (where the DM's whole point was to pull the carpet from under us in the end in a "rocks fall, everybody dies" lose-lose scenario) had us meeting up on the road. The encounter kind of went like this.

"Hi."
"Hi."
"So you guys want to adventure together?"
"OK.

(Head to bar, receive highly questionable mission)

I wish now I had asked the stupid bartender why he even gave two ****s about recovering a holy symbol from some demon.

[Chronicled]

I'll be keeping an eye on this. You've got a good sense of timing and storytelling, the art's good, and you hit on a lot of roleplaying truths that I don't recall other authors mentioning very much.

[Catharsis]

Sorry for the delay, my girlfriend's in town for the week, so I'm having different priorities. :smallwink: She also has a certain influence on the storyline. She liked the romantic innuendo in the last issue, so I decided to keep it around a bit more. :smalltongue:

The next issue is about two-thirds done.

@ Chronicled: Thanks. :smallredface:

[Lyinginbedmon]

I wish now I had asked the stupid bartender why he even gave two ****s about recovering a holy symbol from some demon.

It belonged to my grandmother :smalltongue:

[Catharsis]

Yeah! Let's all risk our lives for a piece of metal a dead person used to care about! :smalleek:

BTW, Issue #4 is out.

[Mee]

Oh, that's great, powerful cases, all of them full casters, then they accuse her of powergaming. :smallbiggrin: Keep it up.

Oh, and look, I'm the first one to comment. Again. :smalltongue:

[Lyinginbedmon]

So we have a Human Paladin, a Gnome Beguiler, a Dwarf Conjurer, and an Elf Fighter with a couple Swordsage levels. Clearly we're pointing towards illusion magic.

[Chronicled]

Four non-standard classes mentioned here... nice. I'm loving the Tome of Battle reference. Plus, a funny joke AND plot development!

*waits (patiently, I empathize with priorities here) for next week*

[Catharsis]

So we have a Human Paladin
Cleric. Hence the comment about full casters. To his credit, he's staying away from Divine Metamagic, though.


a Gnome Beguiler
Though you can't tell with certainty from the comic (her skin is a bit greyish), she is actually a Whisper Gnome.


a Dwarf Conjurer
Very much so. He took the Focused Specialist alternate class feature from PHB II and went into the Master Specialist prestige class as soon as possible. The man just likes his conjurations. :smallwink:


and an Elf Fighter with a couple Swordsage levels.
She is a Wildelf Ranger 3/Swordsage 2, ready for the Wildrunner prestige class.


Clearly we're pointing towards illusion magic.
Udaf tossed out a Prestidigitation, which is universal... he might actually have banned the illusion school! Who knows? (I wasn't going to, but I haven't decided yet... and with Ginver in the group, it's not that much of a loss... but which wizard would give up Mirror Image and Invisibility if he didn't have to?)

EDIT: Just saw that some of my banners have been sigged. Yay! :smallbiggrin:

[Krelon]

very nice

I greatly enjoyed the character re-roll with different hair and eye color but completely the same build :smallbiggrin:

[Shadowcaller]

Another great comic seems to be up.
Now with the party introduced the aveture can begin! (my god that sounded cheesy).
Anyway...the characters seems to be intresting enough.
(remember that the story and the humor plays a extremly important role in a stick-comic since the art can never...well you know)
I cant wait to see whats going to happend next.

[Rastaban]

4 words: O tempora! O mores! Such a hillarious and fitting final panel!

[Chronicled]

Though you can't tell with certainty from the comic (her skin is a bit greyish), she is actually a Whisper Gnome.

:smallbiggrin: This is awesome. I love whispergnomes; one of my favorite characters was a whispergnome swordsage (when the Hide checks of 50+ started rolling in, the DM's expression was priceless).

[Holammer]

Nice selection of characters in this party! Most of them quite the surprise. I never expected Leo to be a Cleric or Udaf a Caster or even Ginver being a rogue'ish character. Can't wait to see a strips that deals with their respective alignments. If Leo was lawful good and Ginver being any form of evil would be too easy... hmm

Catharsis, you should also consider redrawing your forum avatar. One that reflects your current skill in [Craft: Epic OOTS-style Webcomic]. It looks so good that Rich might wanna watch his back. But you still give it its own distinct look by using gradients to increase visual depth and atmosphere in the scenery.

[Catharsis]

Nice selection of characters in this party! Most of them quite the surprise. I never expected Leo to be a Cleric or Udaf a Caster or even Ginver being a rogue'ish character.
I'm glad to break the cliché, then. :smallsmile:


Can't wait to see a strips that deals with their respective alignments. If Leo was lawful good and Ginver being any form of evil would be too easy... hmm
I'll just say that much: I don't think evil characters have a place in a D&D party. It works exceedingly well with Belkar, but only because Rich makes it work. If it weren't for a series of coincidental circumstances, he'd be a villain by now. That's Rich's thing, it would be rather lame to copy it.


Catharsis, you should also consider redrawing your forum avatar. One that reflects your current skill in [Craft: Epic OOTS-style Webcomic]. It looks so good that Rich might wanna watch his back. But you still give it its own distinct look by using gradients to increase visual depth and atmosphere in the scenery.
Thanks! :smallredface: I never realized that the gradients set my style apart from Rich's, I kinda assumed he used them too. Good observation.

You're right about the goofy avatar, of course. I'm replacing it with Aiven.

[Hoplite]

I really like the fact that the cleric has conquistandores (sp???) armor. You do not see that often enough. My next D&D character will look like that.

[Admiral_Kelly]

I just started reading this comic and I like it. Nice job!

[Holammer]

I'll just say that much: I don't think evil characters have a place in a D&D party. It works exceedingly well with Belkar, but only because Rich makes it work. If it weren't for a series of coincidental circumstances, he'd be a villain by now. That's Rich's thing, it would be rather lame to copy it.

Of course you're right. Evil characters in a largely Good or Neutral group is mostly a complete disaster, especially Chaotic Evil ones whom just like Belkar usually translate into full-blown raging psychos that choose to attack everything the group encounters. I would however argue that an Lawful Evil character is doable in a sense. Scheming and manipulating the unwitting good guys to his/her own ends like some unusual stock character.

New Avatar rawks, keep it up.

Hoplite, they're called conquistador (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conquistador). Tricky spelling innit?

[Catharsis]

I really like the fact that the cleric has conquistandores (sp???) armor. You do not see that often enough. My next D&D character will look like that.
It's a bit of an anachronism, but hey, they have dinosaurs, too. :smallwink: I was originally going to give Leo an Italian accent, but found that it made his quip in the banner (about Mr. Wight) even harder to understand, so I dropped it. Too bad I don't get to end a strip with things going horribly wrong and Leo saying "Crappa." :smalltongue:

I also tried to made the mace look post-mediaeval. I would have given him a schiavona or a partisan if it had fit the build. Don't know about the shield, though. Did they even use shields in those ages?

And by all means do use the look for your next character. :smallbiggrin:


Tricky spelling innit?
And that from someone who just misused the word "whom"? :smalltongue:

[Chronicled]

I also tried to made the mace look post-mediaeval. I would have given him a schiavona or a partisan if it had fit the build. Don't know about the shield, though. Did they even use shields in those ages?

Short answer: yes.

[wadledo]

Witty.
Good work.

*Bookmarks*

[Mordokai]

Just found this one out and it looks really promising. Keep up good work!

[Cuttlefish]

This comic looks great! Good humor, the renaissance style of the characters is refreshing and the landscapes are very well done. If Natural One continues to be this good it might even compete with Anti-Heroes as my favorite fancomic.

[Catharsis]

@Cuttlefish: I am in awe at Zarah's prolific creativity and don't expect ever to be able to match her output. But thanks for the heads-up. :smallsmile:

Issue #5 is up! This one was particular fun to draw, I hope some of that fun will seep through to the reader. :smallwink:

[FoE]

Nice strip. Just one question:


I am in awe at Zarah's prolific creativity and don't expect ever to be able to match her output.

"Her?" You can't recognize male goats from female ones? :smalltongue:

[Lyinginbedmon]

The bedroll bite line is excellent :smallbiggrin:

[mockingbyrd7]

So far, this is going incredibly well. I love the action sequence in comic three... very creative and well-executed. Your comedic timing is spot on, the characters are already original and likeable, and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[Dihan]

I love how they ignore the grass right behind them. :smallbiggrin:

I also love this webcomic. Moar I say! MOAR!

[Catharsis]

"Her?" You can't recognize male goats from female ones? :smalltongue:
Ack, I should know better. The name keeps deluding me. :smallredface: As for the goats, I don't know if my ranks in Knowledge-nature suffice for that.

[Maulrus]

Wow. Like, really wow. These are incredible. If I'm ever able to use gradients a quarter as well as you do, I'd be elated.

Just out of curiosity, what do you use to make these?

[Skjaldbakka]

What is a gradient? Other than apparently part of the awesome of this strip?

[Maulrus]

Not exactly the best explanation, but take a look at this picture:

http://marketing.openoffice.org/art/galleries/marketing/design_elements/20-Splashscreen-Element-bg_graphic_gradient-thumb.jpg

The smooth color transition is a gradient. Somebody else will probably explain this better. :smalltongue:

[Kettle]

Just wanted to say I'm enjoying your comic. It's nicely drawn, and quite funny. Looking forward to the updates! :smallsmile:

[Mee]

Why don't they just move back about 20 feet?
Oh well, their loss.
Great comic by the way.
Keep them coming.

Please? :smalltongue:

[Chronicled]

This one didn't make me laugh nearly as much as the others. Still good, though.

[Icewalker]

I like the looks of it. Interesting characters. Definitely looks promising as a good long-term comic. I look forward to reading more.

[Zar Peter]

Damn... another fan art comic I have to follow every now and then. Good work!

[Pocketa]

Yes!

Something to tide me over between strips!

[Holammer]

While reading strip #5 it suddenly dawned on me, the reason why the comic is called "Natural One". I have actually been wondering what the name might imply... I'm so daft I hurt those around me.

[Maulrus]

While reading strip #5 it suddenly dawned on me, the reason why the comic is called "Natural One". I have actually been wondering what the name might imply... I'm so daft I hurt those around me.

Hey, me too...

I feel really stupid right now.

[Catharsis]

Don't, it happened to other people too. I presume "natural twenty" would have been more obvious, but less fitting for the reality of adventuring life. :smallyuk:

There is also an alternate interpretation available: Aiven, the point-of-view character of the comic, is the only wilderness-oriented hero in a party of otherwise very urban people. You could say she is the "natural one" of the party. But you should say that very quietly and far away from her. She has keen ears.

[Wreckingrocc]

Firstly: Nicely done; I like the fact that there are several jokes in each issue.

Secondly: I think OOTS is made by Rich Burlew, not Rick Burlew.

Thirdly: Call it 'Natural 1' if at all possible.

Please continue making this series in all its excellence. Failure to comply will result in spam, violence, and prank phone calls.:smallamused:

[Oberon]

Thirdly: Call it 'Natural 1' if at all possible.



I thought it was spelled out with letters to create a pun ie: the fact that she is a wild elf and expected to be a nature lover... unless I'm reading too much into the title (I didn't realize it was referencing a dice roll until the phrase appeared in the comic tho'...)

On an unrelated note, you have managed to make your characters so fresh looking while remaining in the style that it was kinda shocking to see those very OOTS-y goblins. So Kudos for that too.

[Wreckingrocc]

Catharsis- I'm doing my own comics (link below) and was wondering if I could use your trees as a base for the forests the characters enter.

[Bayar]

Catharsis- I'm doing my own comics (link below) and was wondering if I could use your trees as a base for the forests the characters enter.

cant you use them as a reference without asking? I mean, we are using the Giant's artwork as reference all the time, but you dont see us asking him if we can.

[Catharsis]

@Tired N' Drowzy: Of course you can use my trees as a reference if you like. I don't see what's special about them, though. They're certainly not very photorealistic.

I do mind copy/paste, though. That's just cheating.

[Wreckingrocc]

Actually they look ridiculously good. You can't really copy+paste a bitmap onto inkscape, though. What I would do is copy the picture, paste the bitmap, then trace the outline.

[Catharsis]

Issue 6 is going to be delayed a little. It is 3/4 done and should be online on Monday evening.

@Drowsy: You can do that if you like. But why not just draw it by eye? It's just a few clicks.

[TheCountAlucard]

Wow. That surprised me. Nice comic! I like how you pay so much detail to background!

[Chronicled]

Issue 6 is [...] 3/4 done and should be online on Monday evening.

Yay! :smallsmile:

[CommodoreFluffy]

sorry, but, isn't the name kinda copying failing saves, you could get your own title.

[Bayar]

sorry, but, isn't the name kinda copying failing saves, you could get your own title.

1. You can fail a save without rolling a 1.
2. You can roll a 1 on something other than saves, like skill checks, attack/damage rolls, concealment rolls, other stuff that require a die roll.

[Fawkes]

Subscribed!

[chrono]

The landscape is so very... believable. The gradient is a very nice innovative touch and I really enjoy the level of detail in pretty much everything.
Keep up the good work.

[Catharsis]

Issue #6 is out. It took longer to draw than I expected, considering its rather low gag density. Ah, well.

Thanks for the encouraging feedback, everyone. @Chrono: Nice flaming avatar. :smallsmile:

@CommodoreFluffy: I don't see the problem, the names are quite distinct.

[Solophoenix]

I like it a lot! But now I have to wait until the next one...damn.

[Uncle Festy]

Wow. I'd just like to add that this is probably one of the best drawn OotS-style webcomics on the boards - I'd say it's between you and Anti-Heroes, with Failing Saves coming in as a close second. AH is closer to canon OotS style, but your stuff is so nicely detailed... aargh! I can't decide! Regardless, my art pales in comparison to your mastery of everything awesome. Of course, there's one comic that has yet to come (not mine) that could compete with you all, but then - I'm just biased.

[TheCountAlucard]

Why's #6 labeled as #5 in the archive?

[Phase]

1. You can fail a save without rolling a 1.
2. You can roll a 1 on something other than saves, like skill checks, attack/damage rolls, concealment rolls, other stuff that require a die roll.

3. 'Natural One' has a double meaning. (i.e. One that is natural)

[someonenonotyou]

i love this comic

[Chronicled]

WOW.

I just saw #6, and got blown away by how superb it is. This is one of my favorite pages so far--and with the quality of your work so far, that's saying something. Everything was done right for this page:

The art seems even better than normal; possibly due to the variety of well-drawn expressions, and the great spell effects (especially the lesser orb of acid)
Multiple amusing gags throughout
Continuity with the optimized party theme, also seen throughout
Spot-on timing


Is it bad that I'm looking forward to your next issue more than the Giant's?

[Catharsis]

Why's #6 labeled as #5 in the archive?
There is a deep cosmic significance to all I do. :smallcool: Thanks for the pointer. I also corrected the "Rick" typo, btw.

@Chronicled: Kudos on identifying the lesser orb! :smallsmile: Ginver's spell is pretty obvious, given her limited selection of flashy effects. Can you pinpoint the monsters, though?


Is it bad that I'm looking forward to your next issue more than the Giant's?
The current TV show theme leaves me less than enthousiastic as well. I preferred Belkar's gnome-slaying (take that, people who still believed Belkar was not evil!) and wouldn't mind seeing the seaborne part of the party again.

[Chronicled]

@Chronicled: Kudos on identifying the lesser orb! :smallsmile: Ginver's spell is pretty obvious, given her limited selection of flashy effects. Can you pinpoint the monsters, though?

Heh, I have a focused conjurer with that on his list. Having played a beguiler, and with one in the campaign I'm DMing (neither one a whispergnome, sadly), I couldn't miss Ginver's Glitterdust either. I do appreciate how the casters haven't used any ineffective spells, (and then there's the cure wand).

As for the monsters, I'll guess Lizardfolk, Ghasts, Giant Crocodiles, and Trolls.


The current TV show theme leaves me less than enthusiastic as well. I preferred Belkar's gnome-slaying (take that, people who still believed Belkar was not evil!) and wouldn't mind seeing the seaborne part of the party again.

I'm hoping that we get back to the party next strip. I think the "nameless" soldier couple needs another appearance, since their last one was great.

[Catharsis]

Heh, I have a focused conjurer with that on his list. Having played a beguiler, and with one in the campaign I'm DMing (neither one a whispergnome, sadly), I couldn't miss Ginver's Glitterdust either. I do appreciate how the casters haven't used any ineffective spells, (and then there's the cure wand).
Speaking of effectiveness, a blob of acid is not generally considered the pinnacle of wizardry. However, it visually worked out better than other spells would have. Imagine a giant crocodile slipping on Grease! And sometimes a few HP make all the difference.


As for the monsters, I'll guess Lizardfolk, Ghasts, Giant Crocodiles, and Trolls.
Ghouls, actually, otherwise Leo would be hard-pressed to make that turn check. As for the Lizardfolk, the color scheme and body shape doesn't quite fit. Here's a hint though: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/MM35_gallery/MM35_PG246b.jpg

[Viashivon]

I would like to thank you for introducing me to yet another great series. Between OOTS, AntiHeroes, Failing Saves and Natural One (definitely not in any particular order) I can keep myself busy reading for quite some time. Your artwork is amazing please don't stop this comic. Think you're up to doing an avatar for me along the lines of my current avatar?:smallwink:

[Chronicled]

Speaking of effectiveness, a blob of acid is not generally considered the pinnacle of wizardry. However, it visually worked out better than other spells would have. Imagine a giant crocodile slipping on Grease! And sometimes a few HP make all the difference.

The orb spells are generally the most effective way to blast, though; as you said, sometimes a few HP make all the difference. It's handy to have one for an opportune moment.


Ghouls, actually, otherwise Leo would be hard-pressed to make that turn check.

I figured that his high Charisma was helping do the trick there. Darn.


As for the Lizardfolk, the color scheme and body shape doesn't quite fit. Here's a hint though: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/MM35_gallery/MM35_PG246b.jpg

Ah, trogs then.

[Szilard]

I thought it was a trog when I saw it.

[Catharsis]

I figured that his high Charisma was helping do the trick there. Darn.
The Charisma certainly didn't hurt. :smallsmile: However, 5 ghasts are in excess of CR 7, which would be a bit tough on a level 4 party. Then again, two giant crocs are CR 6, and two trolls CR 7... well, I guess it pays to be an optimized party. :smallamused:

[Lunaya]

Well, my brother "Snuggles" first prompted me to take a look in here and I am now glad that I occasionally listen to him. :smallwink:

I'm already really enjoying this. Keep it up!

[Pocketa]

Already a web comic called Natural 20's:

http://robotart.natural20s.com/archive.htm

[Catharsis]

Already a web comic called Natural 20's:
Huh, so it would seem. :smallconfused:

[Dallas-Dakota]

Very nice! I like. This is going to be one my Visit check list(Each time I'm on), along with Failing Saves, Anti-hero's and OOTS.


Also, whats up with (can't remember name) The wild elfs head/body relation?
Isnt her head to high, or is that ment to be? I thought Wild Elves didnt have high heads becouse that'd make their throats vulnaruble(Spelling? Wrong, correct please) to wild animals attacks... Though in DnD that doesnt really matter............. In RP'ing though.

[Catharsis]

I am not aware of such... deformities... of the wildelven race. The SRD entry certainly doesn't mention it. It also strikes me as a rather unfitting breach of the graceful aesthetics inherent in the elven species. At any rate, I would choose to ignore that particular detail for the sake of keeping Aiven's depiction attractive. She actually has a positive Charisma bonus! :smalltongue:

[TheCountAlucard]

Who needs sleep when you can have XP? :smallbiggrin:

[Wreckingrocc]

Catharsis, I'm thinking you are gonna be pisseed off when my brother posts his 'Sweet Spot' comics in like a month or two... Just putting it out there, he hates whispergnomes. They ARE kinda broken.

[Chronicled]

Catharsis, I'm thinking you are gonna be pisseed off when my brother posts his 'Sweet Spot' comics in like a month or two... Just putting it out there, he hates whispergnomes. They ARE kinda broken.

That IS kinda the point of having them in the comic, methinks.

Whispergnomes rock. I can't stand the rock gnome fluff, but whispergnomes are a blast to play--and the only reason I'll play a gnome.

[Caracol]

I like this comic really much. The art is outstanding and with that personal touch that is really needed when you draw stick figures.
It outlines among the other here in the forum, storyline and characters are good so far- I few words, I've subscribed this one.
I've even done fanart!!! But I don't have a scanner, all I got here is a crappy webcam. Here's a shot of my drawing.
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2622/immagine220df7.jpg
Sorry for the low quality (on a second tough, mayve it's better, so you don't get to see well how much I suck).
Looking foward for your next comic!!!

[Wreckingrocc]

Whispergnomes = boring to roleplay. They hardly talk at all. Rock gnomes are very fun to have as NPCs; The professor, the bard temporary party member who keeps making horrible jokes and tripping, the all powerful illusionist wizard gnomes named Kafizlle (OK, sorry, he's in my comics. READ THEM! {Ok, sorry, that was just shameless advertising}).

[Chronicled]

Whispergnomes = boring to roleplay. They hardly talk at all. Rock gnomes are very fun to have as NPCs; The professor, the bard temporary party member who keeps making horrible jokes and tripping, the all powerful illusionist wizard gnomes named Kafizlle (OK, sorry, he's in my comics. READ THEM! {Ok, sorry, that was just shamless advertising}).

It's probably just the players involved, but I have not seen a single case of a rock gnome being roleplayed better than a whispergnome. Every player with a whispergnome has made their character an outstandingly fun individual to have in a group. Meanwhile, the rock gnomes tended to get on everyone's nerves. Regardless, this thread wasn't made to argue the virtues of various gnome subraces; if you want to continue, let's take it to Gaming.

I believe your advertising is a sham. :smallwink:

[Catharsis]

@Caracol: Yay! Fanart! :smallbiggrin: Great job, you made up quite a few details of the clothing that vanish in the stick style, and they fit the concept very well. No need for all the humility.

@Tired N' Drowzy: I agree. It's rather shameless. :smallconfused:

Re Whisper Gnomes: They are indeed a bit too good to be true. As a DM, I'd probably tone them down a bit, reducing the skill bonuses to the usual +2 and outright dropping the Silence ability. Flavor-wise, I certainly find them far preferable over standard gnomes, who are just silly and annoying. Wizards did right in removing them from the 4e player races and making them a "mahnster", as in the cartoon (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/toon/20071219a). :smallamused:

[Wreckingrocc]

You should participate in Webcomic secret Easter bunny (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4148900#post4148900). It's gonna be fun.

[Catharsis]

The easter bunny thing sounds like fun, but I'm burning enough time on my own comic already, I can't really afford such extras.

Speaking of which, Issue #7 is out. Have fun. :smallsmile:

[Uncle Festy]

*laughs*
*continues laughing*
*can't stop laughing*
*dies from laughter*

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Yeah, that was hilarious.
Ah, barbarians. Is there any joke you can't make?

[Caracol]

@^: You made me lol.

Another great one, Catharsis. I'm more and more impressed by your style, and I just whis I could make magnificent backgrounds like yours.

(I found an error in the comic tough. The last panel's outline seems to be out of place. Just a minor flaw anyway, your comics are awesome!!!)

[Wreckingrocc]

My comics (banner below) are a prime example of barbarianism. :smallbiggrin: But seriously Catharsis, nice job. Made me chuckle (something OOTS hasn't made me do for a long time)

[Dihan]

Have I said how much I love this?

Yes?
No?

Well I do. :smallbiggrin:

[TheCountAlucard]

'Twas humorous indeed...

[Krelon]

very nice indeed and high quality art
keep going!

[Uncle Festy]

@^: You made me lol.

Yay!
Wait, that was directed at me, right?

[Wreckingrocc]

Sure, why not.

[Catharsis]

Glad you like it. :smallsmile:

@Caracol: Yes, I corrected it... not fast enough, it seems. :smallredface: Thanks for the pointer. As for backgrounds, in most cases I just use three slightly uneven bands for the ground, the shrubbery, and the background forest (or sky), each with a simple horizontal gradient in the fill color. The foreground objects that make the landscape less boring are also very basic drawings -- I've actually been using the same bunch of grass in all 7 issues, just slightly stretched or mirrored to look different from the other instances in the same scenery. I've even been to lazy to draw a new tree outline in the current issue and re-used earlier ones.

[Wreckingrocc]

Since my comics are currently taking place in a forest, I think it would be a good time to point out that I am essentially also using Catharsis's trees slightly modified and color-changed over and over again. The forest effect is cool though, especially at night-time.

[Catharsis]

I just noticed that the Giant is using gradients for the depiction of the snarl rift. Seems like that's no invention of mine, merely an emphasis in use. :smallwink:

[Uncle Festy]

And what an amazing emphasis it is.
Keep it up!

[Holammer]

I just noticed that the Giant is using gradients for the depiction of the snarl rift. Seems like that's no invention of mine, merely an emphasis in use. :smallwink:

Rich's been using gradients all right, both transparency and gradients, even early on. It's just that your style uses it heavily, and gets away with it! I'd say one of your pages uses the equivalent of 50 Rich strips worth of gradient effects :smallwink:

[Catharsis]

I'm having a slight fever, so this weekend's strip will be somewhat delayed. Stay tuned.

[Chronicled]

I'm having a slight fever, so this weekend's strip will be somewhat delayed. Stay tuned.

Here's hoping that you get a speedy recovery! We can wait, just remember that your health > your amazing comic.

[SoD]

3. 'Natural One' has a double meaning. (i.e. One that is natural)

That was actually how I've been interpreting the name all along, until I read through the thread I never associated it with the dice...not even on the botched survival check...

[Wreckingrocc]

Get better soon... That way my greedy self can get to see more comics quickly because I don't care about anyone except myself and I demand more now!:smallfurious:

Just joking. Just get better soon.:smallsmile:

[Saint Nil]

Wow, these comics are hilarious!! Keep up the great work!

[Proteus]

Good comic you got here. Very funny stuff. Hope you get well soon.

[Catharsis]

I just had a 4.5 hour train ride and a 4 hour D&D session. Consider me healed.

Also, issue #8 is up. It feels a bit cruder than the previous ones, but meh, I was still a bit groggy when I drew it.

[mockingbyrd7]

So hobgoblins are now Canadian, eh? :smallamused:

JK. Funny comic, and very clever usage of illusions. But I agree that it didn't quite flow as smoothly as all of the others have.

Still quite good. Keep up the amazing work!
byrd

[FoE]

So hobgoblins are now Canadian, eh? :smallamused:

That's ridiculous, eh? It's as clear as day that those hobgoblins are English.

Besides, everybody knows that it's bugbears that are indigenous to the northern climes, not hobgoblins. No doubt aboot it.

Pretty good last couple of strips, Catharsis.

[Catharsis]

Issue #9 is out on time. A bit less action than usual, but perhaps a bit more humor. :smallwink:

[Green-Shirt Q]

OH THE PUNS, PUNS, PUNS!:smallfurious: :smallfurious: :smallfurious:

Great comic!

[BRC]

Ow, geeze, even I don't make puns that bad.

[Dihan]

A rock solid effort Catharsis, yet again. I wonder if it will get gritty any time soon.

[Lyinginbedmon]

Oh that is absolutely terrible :smallbiggrin:

[TheCountAlucard]

Bwahaha. Puns rock!

[Trizap]

funny puns :smallamused:

[Holammer]

In short, what Odaf tried to say is that this cave is not a natural one. :smallwink:

[Sampi]

As a geologist, I approve of this latest installment.

[Catharsis]

Oh, for peat's sake! The puns infest the turf of the forum thread. Let's not delve into this too much, ore it might run out of control and do massif damage. :smallconfused:

[The_Werebear]

This comic's a gem.

[MrEdwardNigma]

Here's my analysis of the webcomic (Sort of). Feel free to ignore.

Drawing style: 9
Humour: 3
Originality: 4
Plot: 6

[Mee]

Oh, for peat's sake! The puns infest the turf of the forum thread. Let's not delve into this too much, ore it might run out of control and do massif damage. :smallconfused:
:smalltongue:
Yeah, comic is good.
And all the puns you snuck in there are good too.

[Saint Nil]

AHHHH!! So many rock puns!!!!!

Great comic!

[Wreckingrocc]

YAY! Those were some Rock Solid updates. Still, I feel like the other party members are cutting through his sanity like lead.

Keep up the updates. I just hope the cave doesn't Erode!

(Okay, that last one didn't work)

[Mordokai]

Hihi, I enjoyed this last few updates :smallbiggrin: Too bad things are moving slowly, but quality trumphs quantity :smallsmile:

[Krelon]

Very very nice.

@Mordokai: just what I wanted to write.

Poor Catharsis, only 4 hours. I had an 11 hours session on Sunday, work on Monday really sucked...

[Catharsis]

The reactions to the style of humor in this issue seem mixed. I guess my style hasn't fully crystallized yet. Well, one can't always win by a landslide. If I caved in to the pressures of satisfying everyone, my progress would grind down to a halt and petrify. Anyway, it's too late to backpebble now.

@Krelon: Sounds like fun. :smallsmile: We just had a 5-hour session yesterday, in the climactic battle for the capital city in Red Hand of Doom. We're still alive. The red dragon? Not so much. :smallamused: But the battle isn't won yet, and I have to wait two weeks for the next session. Argh! The withdrawal symptoms! :smalleek:

[T-O-E]

You should be punished for unleashing such horrible puns upon the world, they're worse than Elan's.

[Uncle Festy]

Don't you mean punished?

[Krelon]

@Krelon: Sounds like fun. :smallsmile: We just had a 5-hour session yesterday, in the climactic battle for the capital city in Red Hand of Doom. We're still alive. The red dragon? Not so much. :smallamused: But the battle isn't won yet, and I have to wait two weeks for the next session. Argh! The withdrawal symptoms! :smalleek:

I can feel your pain. Good adventure, nice folks, the time slots don't match... I'll keep my fingers crossed for you (so you have new material to draw more cool strips *evil laughter*)

Ah well, I'm really lucky I have found a few fanatics who like to play even more than me.

[Caracol]

I can feel your pain. Good adventure, nice folks, the time slots don't match... I'll keep my fingers crossed for you (so you have new material to draw more cool strips *evil laughter*)

Ah well, I'm really lucky I have found a few fanatics who like to play even more than me.

We once had a session that lasted for 12 hours straight. We were excited, focused and maybe a bit high :smallwink: , and we just didn't realized how much time passed until one of us looked at the clock.
We went to 3.00 PM to 3.00 AM. I managed to die and be resurrected in the same session (curse you Dragonlich... :smallfurious: I will slay you!!! Maybe!!!)

[Citizen Joe]

In short, what Odaf tried to say is that this cave is not a natural one. :smallwink:

Haha, I get it... short...

anyway that isn't at all original


"this cave is not a natural formation"

[Mordae]

In short, what Odaf tried to say is that this cave is not a natural one.:smallwink:
Haha, I get it... short...

anyway that isn't at all original

Yes, but Holammer threw in an double entendre just for kicks! :smallwink:

[Catharsis]

Caracol: Is it unusual to die and be raised in the same session? That does not seem uncommon in our group (luckily, the dying part per se is relatively uncommon). Do you normally get to play an NPC while your main hero is dead?

Citizen Joe: I didn't realize the "in short" could be seen as a pun. The "natural one" was pretty good though. Who is Cortana?

[Wreckingrocc]

Cortana's in TS:FP (Timesplitters: Future Perfect).

Side note: whoah, 'natural one' without the space can also be interpreted as 'natur alone', or nature alone.

[Caracol]

Caracol: Is it unusual to die and be raised in the same session? That does not seem uncommon in our group (luckily, the dying part per se is relatively uncommon). Do you normally get to play an NPC while your main hero is dead?


I forgot to mention that it happened twice (dying and being raised once in a session could happen, while I think it's more uncommon to die for falling from a tree, being raised, die for a undead dragon's tail attack and be raised again...)

I usually don't get to play NPCs while I'm dead, but I play some NPCs when I don't actively partecipate to the campaign: I study in a city far away from my hometown, so when I come back for small periods of time (like 3-4 days) it's difficult to join campaigns already started, so I play the NPCs that the DM needs, with some freedom of roleplay and character creation, with the purpose of being a pain in the ass for the players :smallamused: ....

Your comic keeps kicking ass. As a Natural Sciences student, I approve the geologist jokes (altough they are all untranslatable in italian).

Keep up the good work!

[memnarch]

<Searching>.......

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Good comic found!

[Phase]

Geology humour = not enough of it...

[Jayngfet]

1d6 pun damage?

[Citizen Joe]

Cortana is the AI that runs around with Master Chief in the Xbox game Halo. She tends to point out the obvious... the cave in question was regularly shaped with metallic panels so... yea... not a natural formation.

[Catharsis]

My PhD is due in two weeks, so the next update is going to be delayed for the time being while I perform the traditional freaking-out ceremony. :smalleek:

[Chineselegolas]

Best of luck Catharsis.

[memnarch]

Yep, good luck!

[IsaacTheHungry]

bumpidy bump bump bump
good luck
we'll keep the light on for you
PS. love your comic

[Jayngfet]

Good luck with the PHD.

[Chronicled]

Also hoping your PhD is going well.

[Saint Nil]

Good Luck!!!

[Carrion_Humanoid]

/wait for you to come back

[Carrion_Humanoid]

/wait for you to come back

[Chronicled]

Darnit, I thought your post meant that updates had resumed. :smallsigh: Back to waiting...

[Uncle Festy]

Wait, wait, wait for the awesome comic!

[Phase]

People have to stop posting here! It's makng me think there are updates!

[Catharsis]

Heh, thanks for the heads-up. I have submitted my PhD now and must prepare for my defense on the 28th. Also, I have to write a 10-page proceedings paper in the same time span. :smalleek: At least the paper writing is going surprisingly well, I can basically rip pieces from my PhD and boil them down to the essential points.

I will be on vacation for 10 days after that, in which I will not budge a finger for anything related to work. However, drawing a few comics does not count as work... :smalltongue:

[memnarch]

Yay! :smallbiggrin:

[Chronicled]

Good luck in the defense!

[TheCountAlucard]

People have to stop posting here! It's makng me think there are updates!

My sentiments exactly!

But yeah, definitely, good luck...

[Uncle Festy]

Yay, more comic in the relatively near future!
Oh, and good luck. :smallbiggrin:

[mockingbyrd7]

Huzzah! Grats on your PhD success thus far, and have fun on vacation.

[The Gremlin]

Anyone have any idea what whisper gnomes are, and what sourcebook they are in?
Anyways, great comic Catharsis, and good luck on your defence.

[Chronicled]

Anyone have any idea what whisper gnomes are, and what sourcebook they are in?

They are the only cool gnomes. They are especially stealthy, and very mechanically powerful. You can find them in Races of Stone.

[The Gremlin]

They are the only cool gnomes. They are especially stealthy, and very mechanically powerful. You can find them in Races of Stone.Thank you. I'll take a look at them.

[Saint Nil]

Huzzah!! he's back!!!

Can't wait for the comics to start up again!:biggrin:

Edit: Oops, sorry, the avatar fooled me.

*Hids in shame*

[Catharsis]

"He". :smallwink:

[Lyinginbedmon]

It's the Ranger avatar. No guys ever play Ranger with serious intent :smalltongue:

[Holammer]

I will be on vacation for 10 days after that, in which I will not budge a finger for anything related to work. However, drawing a few comics does not count as work... :smalltongue:

Counts as labour of love I hope. Some new jokes would be great because you hit rock bottom with the last one :smallwink:

[Bayar]

They are the only cool gnomes. They are especially stealthy, and very mechanically powerful. You can find them in Races of Stone.

Why take Whisper Gnomes when Strongheart Halflings are just as good as humans :smallbiggrin:

Also, the puns, they hurt :smalleek:

[Winged One]

You can find them in Races of Stone.

They're not that stealthy then, are they?:smalltongue:

[Chronicled]

They're not that stealthy then, are they? :smalltongue:

Well, it's more that you might find them after they sneak attack you. :smalltongue:


Why take Whisper Gnomes when Strongheart Halflings are just as good as humans :smallbiggrin:

Also, the puns, they hurt :smalleek:

Perhaps the potential for a +17 on your Hide checks, at level 1? [Edit: That should be +20, if you took Skill Focus: Hide. +4 Racial, +4 Size, +5 Dex, +4 Ranks, +3 Skill Focus.] Strongheart Halflings are top-notch, of course, but Whispergnomes are just as competitive (that wonderful +2 Con -2 Cha advantage over Strongheart Halflings comes to mind, among other things. Yes, there are other things.). A lot of people think that Whispergnomes should be a +1 LA race, although the same isn't that true for Strongheart Halflings.

[Chineselegolas]

Well, it's more that you might find them after they sneak attack you. :smalltongue:



Perhaps the potential for a +17 on your Hide checks, at level 1? [Edit: That should be +20, if you took Skill Focus: Hide. +4 Racial, +4 Size, +5 Dex, +4 Ranks, +3 Skill Focus.] Strongheart Halflings are top-notch, of course, but Whispergnomes are just as competitive (that wonderful +2 Con -2 Cha advantage over Strongheart Halflings comes to mind, among other things. Yes, there are other things.). A lot of people think that Whispergnomes should be a +1 LA race, although the same isn't that true for Strongheart Halflings.
Actually +20 isn't all you can get upto. With a a little use of (2) flaws and a trait I've had +29... Shape Soulmeld (Kruthik Claws) for another +4 and then stealthy as feats from the flaws, and then the illiterate trait taking the +1 on hide. And then a masterwork tool of hide. 50 gp for +2 to any skill check... Lovely. Course this is slightly cheesed... Toss on dark template for real laughs... Hide in Plain sight, and another untyped increase to hide for just +1 LA.

[The Gremlin]

Actually +20 isn't all you can get upto. With a a little use of (2) flaws and a trait I've had +29...+33 if you get reduce person.

[The Gremlin]

Actually +20 isn't all you can get upto. With a a little use of (2) flaws and a trait I've had +29...+33 if you get reduce person.

[Chineselegolas]

+33 if you get reduce person.
I'll need to remember this extra trick.
+33 at level 1... Very good at hiding.

[Saint Nil]

BUMP

PLease don't let this comic die. I love it's characters too much. I won't go into detail now, but I can't wait to see some new issues of Natural One.

[Uncle Festy]

*waits for comic*

[The Gremlin]

*waits for comic*

*Also waits for comic*

[Elder Tsofu]

Thanks for bumping, now I got to read it and join in the ranks waiting for the next issue. :)

[memnarch]

...Hello? Is the comic still alive?

[The Gremlin]

...Hello? Is the comic still alive?
:smallfurious: STOP BUMPING THE THREAD!!! :smallsigh:

[mockingbyrd7]

It's a shame that Catharsis has taken a vow of silence, because this was a great comic. Terrific artwork, cool characters, great humor, and it was only nine strips in. The only webcomics I follow now are Order of the Stick, Goblins, Anti-Heroes, and the new Darkhallow Chronicles. Failing Saves seems fairly dead, Banjo1985's comic (can't recall it's name now) is dead, and Natural One is at -8 and bleeding and The Gremlin just attempted to coup de grace it.

[Chronicled]

It's a shame that Catharsis has taken a vow of silence, because this was a great comic. Terrific artwork, cool characters, great humor, and it was only nine strips in. The only webcomics I follow now are Order of the Stick, Goblins, Anti-Heroes, and the new Darkhallow Chronicles. Failing Saves seems fairly dead, Banjo1985's comic (can't recall it's name now) is dead, and Natural One is at -8 and bleeding and The Gremlin just attempted to coup de grace it.

He'll be back! He has to come back!

[The Gremlin]

It's a shame that Catharsis has taken a vow of silence, because this was a great comic. Terrific artwork, cool characters, great humor, and it was only nine strips in. The only webcomics I follow now are Order of the Stick, Goblins, Anti-Heroes, and the new Darkhallow Chronicles. Failing Saves seems fairly dead, Banjo1985's comic (can't recall it's name now) is dead, and Natural One is at -8 and bleeding and The Gremlin just attempted to coup de grace it.I did?
Oops...hope I roll a natural one...

[Catharsis]

Still around, just very busy. Turns out spending 5 hours on a comic isn't the first thing in my mind during vacations. Especially when there's a heated outdoor pool available. :P

I'm currently packing up my stuff at the old institute and preparing myself for the move to Heidelberg. Also, I have a conference next week for which I still have to print a poster.

I'll try to resume the comic when the dust settles, but no guarantees for now.

[Mando Knight]

Still around, just very busy. Turns out spending 5 hours on a comic isn't the first thing in my mind during vacations. Especially when there's a heated outdoor pool available. :P

You're definitely excused. My mind would be on the pool, too.:smallbiggrin: (don't have the yard or the cash for one at home...) Thus, sadly, I've never learned to swim properly...


I'm currently packing up my stuff at the old institute and preparing myself for the move to Heidelberg. Also, I have a conference next week for which I still have to print a poster.

I'll try to resume the comic when the dust settles, but no guarantees for now.

I've got some bees on line 1, they're asking you to stop making them look lazy.:smallwink:

[Uncle Festy]

C-catharsis?
CATHARSIS! You're back!
… relatively speaking.
*glomps*

[Phase]

Yay! Less lull!

[mockingbyrd7]

He speaks! He lives!

He does not write comics! :smallfrown:

[Phase]

I hereby write a pact that says that no one may post in this thread until the comic is back. I keep getting false hope...

Not that there isn't real hope! *Cough*:smalleek::smallfrown:

[Wreckingrocc]

I sign the pact.

Aw, dammit!

[DLoFunk]

*Gives False Hope* LOL :tongue:

[Elder Tsofu]

*curses DLoFunk* :smallannoyed:

[memnarch]

....hello....? Anyone still here....? ....Catharsis?

[Catharsis]

It turns out moving to another country, finding an apartment and starting on a new job is more work than it seems. :smallannoyed: Don't expect anything in the next few weeks.

[Hoplite]

Aww, that is a shame. Nice that you moved to another country though.

[The Gremlin]

It is indeed a shame. A new country could be cool, though. Just hope this comic comes back :smallfrown:

[Holammer]

It turns out moving to another country, finding an apartment and starting on a new job is more work than it seems. :smallannoyed: Don't expect anything in the next few weeks.

Well, get settled and pick up the story again when you have time in abundance again. So where are you moving anyway? Guessing ... Vienna, Austria?

[Dr. Simon]

Catharsis, haven't seen you since the early days of Creative Conclave!

Very nice work on this webcomic. So, are you going to be sneaking any references to Obrenaja into it? :smallwink:

[Chronicled]

It turns out moving to another country, finding an apartment and starting on a new job is more work than it seems. :smallannoyed: Don't expect anything in the next few weeks.

I've only done the latter two, and just that was a ton of work. Good luck with your move!

[Saint Nil]

*Sniff*

Its dead, isn't it?:smallfrown:

*Sniff*

[Lyinginbedmon]

Catharsis last posted here on the 9th of July, 16 days ago. He said that he was moving countries and that we shouldn't expect much for a few weeks. He's still in that clause so for now we have nothing to evidence worry.

[The Gremlin]

Catharsis last posted here on the 9th of July, 16 days ago. He said that he was moving countries and that we shouldn't expect much for a few weeks. He's still in that clause so for now we have nothing to evidence worry.

I was going to say the same thing.
Now stop bumping the thread!!!

[Hoplite]

The few comics we had were of such a quality that the comic is entitled to be perpetually bumped until we have had a new comic.

[Catharsis]

Well, I for one am not dead. As for the comic, this is D&D, so resurrections are just a matter of time and diamonds. :smallbiggrin:

I'm not making any predictions about the time for the moment. I'm currently stuck in a guesthouse and will be moving into my new apartment around September 1st, so everything is still in the unstable getting-settled phase.

As for the diamonds... well, I'll think of something. :smallamused:

[Phase]

So everything is still in the unstable getting-settled phase.

Huh? Wha? Oh! Catharsis! Take your time, you deserve it.

[memnarch]

As for the diamonds, you could probably just ask for someone to give them to you free of charge. :smallbiggrin:

[Lyinginbedmon]

Failing that, gatecrash a bunch of weddings and mug the ringbearers

[Chronicled]

Well, I for one am not dead. As for the comic, this is D&D, so resurrections are just a matter of time and diamonds. :smallbiggrin:

I see what you're saying.

1. Acquire some diamonds
2. Mail diamonds to Catharsis
3. Read more Natural One
4. ???
5. Profit!

Acceptable terms. :smallbiggrin:

[Holammer]

I see what you're saying.

1. Acquire some diamonds
2. Mail diamonds to Catharsis
3. Read more Natural One
4. ???
5. Profit!

Acceptable terms. :smallbiggrin:

k, I'll subjugate some random African nation, make 'em dig diamonds for me and throw the country into ruin with civil war... Then I'll mail them to Catharsis and we got ourselves some more Natural one!
Love it when a plan comes together, now please stop bumping... Geez! :smallwink: