OOTS #1196 - The Discussion Thread

[The Giant]

New comic is up.

[andreas002]

Progress, Belkar. Progress.

[Forikroder]

belkars got the priorities (almost) right XD

[Qwertystop]

What was it Roy was about to tell Julia? I don't remember that agreement.

[Ruck]

What was it Roy was about to tell Julia? I don't remember that agreement.

Roy got Eugene to agree to never visit the family once he finally (presumably) gets into Celestia. Eugene agreed, one might say worryingly quickly.

[JonahFalcon]

I personally have a cantrip for seasoning. I snap my fingers and my food tastes savory and awesome.

[kebusmaximus]

I wonder what Roy was going to tell his sister? I forgot what Eugene promised to do.

[Airinyourtires]

What is the cantrip Belkar is talking about? Prestidigitation (I have no idea what level that spell is)? Something else? Are there several and consequently we don’t know?

[Peelee]

I've noticed a recurring art error lately - Belkar is consistently being drawn much too short. This is clearly wrong, because that guy sure is growing on me.

[link3710]

I can't even tell if Elan's making up creatures or there are actually things called Satchel Swirlers.

[SpykeMH]

I think Roy was about to bring up their dad swearing to never go near their mom or the rest of the family so they can enjoy eternity without him once Xykon is dead

[Celestia]

What is the cantrip Belkar is talking about? Prestidigitation (I have no idea what level that spell is)? Something else? Are there several and consequently we don’t know?

One of the explicitly listed effects of Prestigitation is flavoring food, so I'm sure it's that one he's talking about. It's 0th level.

[Dire_Flumph]

belkars got the priorities (almost) right XD

He's doing well transitioning to a high-functioning sociopath at least.

[Stabbey]

Well, Belkar is trying at least. That's a lot coming from Belkar.

Roy got Eugene to agree to never visit the family once he finally (presumably) gets into Celestia. Eugene agreed, one might say worryingly quickly.

That does not preclude the family going to visit him, though. That would be their choice.

[Doug Lampert]

He's doing well transitioning to a high-functioning sociopath at least.

A long term, high functioning sociopath would not call attention to the fact that he's screwed up that way. Ordinary people can be thoughtless and selfish, so the occasional slip-up isn't actually all that revealing.

[Schroeswald]

I've noticed a recurring art error lately - Belkar is consistently being drawn much too short. This is clearly wrong, because that guy sure is growing on me.

Bwahahahaha!

Also, very good strip, me likey.

[Kantaki]

It says a lot about Belkar's development that I'm not 100% sure he's serious there.
There's a small chance he's just messing with V. Lets say ~0.5%?

[Jaxzan Proditor]

I've noticed a recurring art error lately - Belkar is consistently being drawn much too short. This is clearly wrong, because that guy sure is growing on me.

I can do nothing but agree with those, after I stop wheezing .

Also, I'm very curious to see what might come of this mixed bag.

[Ruck]

That does not preclude the family going to visit him, though. That would be their choice.

...OK? I was responding to the question "What was Roy about to tell Julia?" not "Are there loopholes in Roy's agreement with Eugene?"

EDIT: More generally, here is the reference for Roy and Eugene making the agreement. And yes, it only precludes Eugene from visiting Sara's house, not anyone from visiting him. Still, it's quite representative of the disdain Eugene has toward his family / anyone who isn't himself. And I get the feeling that by the end of the strip, there's going to be another reason why Eugene can't visit Sara's house.

[Lord Torath]

Interesting that Julia could see what was going on around Roy. I got the idea that with the regular Sending spell, you can only see your target, not their surroundings. More fun with piggy-backed Blood Oath signals!

I've noticed a recurring art error lately - Belkar is consistently being drawn much too short. This is clearly wrong, because that guy sure is growing on me.

Vigorously applying soap and scrub brush the next time you bathe should help with that.

Seriously, though, he's growing on me, too. I used be look forward with glee to the day he drew his last breath. Now I kinda dread it. I'm sure Rich will make it worth it, though.

[DaOldeWolf]

Pretty sweet comic all around.

I also love how this show how prestidigitation is the best cantrip ever.

[understatement]

Aww, sweet.

Go Belkar!

[P.LOC]

Now I'm curios for what passes for breakfast...

[Jasdoif]

Now I'm curios for what passes for breakfast...

I'm reminded of Garfield's Thanksgiving.

It was filling....But about those pancakes? Next time, a little less "pan", a little more "cake", okay?

[Windscion]

... it only precludes Eugene from visiting Sara's house, not anyone from visiting him. Still, it's quite representative of the disdain Eugene has toward his family / anyone who isn't himself. And I get the feeling that by the end of the strip, there's going to be another reason why Eugene can't visit Sara's house.

Can you even get restraining orders in Celestia? Mechanus, certainly. So probably.

[TheNecrocomicon]

Now I'm curios for what passes for breakfast...

"... and really bad eggs. Drink up, me hearties, yo ho!"

[Vrock Bait]

My guess was wrong, I suppose. Still, I wonder who the new(old?) character will be.

[Grey Watcher]

I've noticed a recurring art error lately - Belkar is consistently being drawn much too short. This is clearly wrong, because that guy sure is growing on me.

You're feeling quite proud of yourself, aren't you?

Interesting that Julia could see what was going on around Roy. I got the idea that with the regular Sending spell, you can only see your target, not their surroundings. More fun with piggy-backed Blood Oath signals!

Not.. necessarily? Yes, she looks over when Haley and V return, but she might just be reflexively looking to see what Roy is looking at before she realizes that she can't see it. It's a bit unclear though.

As for Belkar, all I can say is I've never identified with him so much as I do in that last panel.

[Fyraltari]

Halfling baby steps are very small.

I've noticed a recurring art error lately - Belkar is consistently being drawn much too short. This is clearly wrong, because that guy sure is growing on me.

Ah!

Interesting that Julia could see what was going on around Roy.

Could she? He had to tell her his people were there.

[Peelee]

You're feeling quite proud of yourself, aren't you?

You have no idea. In fact, I think you could say that's the long and short of it.