OOTS #1101 - The Discussion Thread

[The Giant]

New comic is up.

[Ironsmith]

So, does this mean Durkon* doesn't actually have protection from daylight anymore, since he doesn't have the staff? Or did he take the time to learn both spells?

Also, perfect "Oh, crap!" moment for Roy.

[Jethro_Thrull]

Ho dag! That Undurkon sure is a rascal!

[Giggling Ghast]

One thing about undead-heavy RPG campaigns I never could stomach: all the damn vampires.

[Yendor]

Well, that's probably not good.

[Lord Raziere]

Touche Haley, touche. Vampires are liars. I just like the reveal of the vampires rising up behind them, Belkar is still confused, and Roy is realizing how deep they in trouble, just great. that last panel is priceless.

[Grey_Wolf_c]

New comic is up.

Well, that's a lot of spell slots right there. Presumably used before dusk, so Greg & co. will have refreshed them, but still, that's a lot of spell slots. Maybe he researched a mass version instead?

Also, the newly risen will be a speed bump and consume some of the order's resources, but I'd have thought Greg would want to carry some of the vampires-to-be with them just to bolster his numbers down the line.

Grey Wolf

[Deuce]

So at least 11 Vampires? Well, I guess the world has had a nice run . . .

(yes, I know, not likely, but)

[Bubble]

I love those glowing red eyes!

[alwaysbebatman]

God damn. I completely bought that Durkon* didn't have that spell without the staff.

Excellent fake out.

Who called this? They get all the cookies.

[Raazan]

Damn, that's terrifying. And a great example of logical deduction. Does anyone know the rules for learning special spells like that, he may have had time to research more than one spell.
Side note: holy *&%$ I'm one of the first comments. Wow.

[Chei]

God damn. I completely bought that Durkon* didn't have that spell without the staff.

Excellent fake out.

Who called this? They get all the cookies.

This 100% tricked me too, and it's automatically one of my favorite twists in a long while. I respect Durkon* so much as a villain right now.

[Auburn Bright]

Looks like Belkar and Roy both failed a spot check.

[tigerusthegreat]

I see the Giant went to the same school of evil DMing that I did

[Gift Jeraff]

I knew it! He already said he plans to spend the rest of eternity in Hel's planar domain, so why would he care about daylight ever again?

[Irish Musician]

*slow clap* Well done, Giant. Well done indeed. What a way to spin it. Awesome stuff, can't wait to see what happens next!!!!

[hroþila]

Ha, excellent. That last panel even looks scary, which is quite a feat with stick figure art. Very nice touch with the bright red eyes in the dark.

(Another nice touch: Belkar failing his Spot check and missing at least three vampires in front of him)

[alwaysbebatman]

So, does this mean Durkon* doesn't actually have protection from daylight anymore, since he doesn't have the staff? Or did he take the time to learn both spells?

Also, perfect "Oh, crap!" moment for Roy.

He might have taken the time to try to research both. IF he had any reason to think he would ever need to deal with sunlight for what little remains of his undeath.

Let's not forget that the Plan is a suicide mission.

Eta: Ninjad by a Giraffe!

[Psyren]

Well, that's a lot of spell slots right there. Presumably used before dusk, so Greg & co. will have refreshed them, but still, that's a lot of spell slots. Maybe he researched a mass version instead?

It is, but (a) We don't know what level it is and (b) it may be that, now that he researched it, that Hel can grant it to his lackeys.

If all the spell does is speed up the process (and needs both a vampire and a victim to function) we could even argue for it being 1st/2nd level.

[Peelee]

Oh my. Ohmyohmyohmy.

I know the "its so expressive for stick figures!" thing has been said to death, but still, I think it's a testament to both the art and writing that I felt abject horror at the splash panel.

[BungleBee]

Remember to swing low, guys!!


First page first for me!!!! XD

[Chei]

He might have taken the time to try to research both. IF he had any reason to think he would ever need to deal with sunlight for what little remains of his undeath.

Let's not forget that the Plan is a suicide mission.

Durkon*'s plan is not a suicide mission. He can Plane Shift to Hel's domain before the gods destroy the world, and he intimated as much to Roy when he said he'd take care of Durkon's soul for all eternity.

[Nu]

Well, I think this calls for a "dun dun DUN!"

[The MunchKING]

If I was an Evil Vampire, I'D want both, but clearly that logic was sound.

[Shining Wrath]

Shazbot, as Mork would say. That's a lot of baby vampires, even for the OotS. I count 11.
OTOH, just off screen is Vaarsuvius, loaded for vampiric bear. The hurt is about to be brought. But resources will be spent on the babies that should have been used on the main group.

Also, Malack raised Durkon immediately. Were these instructed to "play possum"?

EDIT:

There's 11 behind Roy. But we see in panels 3, 5, and 7 the Order walking past at least 12 by my count. The baby vampires were instructed to save their ambush until the Order was in their midst.

23 baby vampires is a metric boatload, even for a high level party.

[Shining Wrath]

One thing about undead-heavy RPG campaigns I never could stomach: all the damn vampires.

Are you saying they are ghastly?

[JumboWheat01]

I dare say that that's a few vampires there. All in a very nice line for some powerful evocation spells.

[Chei]

Shazbot, as Mork would say. That's a lot of baby vampires, even for the OotS. I count 11.
OTOH, just off screen is Vaarsuvius, loaded for vampiric bear. The hurt is about to be brought. But resources will be spent on the babies that should have been used on the main group.

Also, Malack raised Durkon immediately. Were these instructed to "play possum"?

There are 16 vampires in the last panel, and it is missing the clerics guarding the entrance to the temple of Thor.

[alwaysbebatman]

Durkon*'s plan is not a suicide mission. He can Plane Shift to Hel's domain before the gods destroy the world, and he intimated as much to Roy when he said he'd take care of Durkon's soul for all eternity.

Good point, my mistake. If he were to be destroyed, does his Vampire soul go to Hel? Or is it just destroyed?

But, yeah, he can't have meant that, since even if so, Durkon Classic's soul would be freed to go to Valhalla in that case.

[Stiletto]

I think Belkar failed a Spot check.