OOTS #1235 - The Discussion Thread

[The Giant]

New comic is up.

[EmperorSarda]

How does anyone live like that?

We don't. We distract ourselves the best we can from those thoughts.

[Kareeah_Indaga]

Not even trying to talk to Blackwing or Mr. Scruffy I see.

[mjasghar]

Thanks Rich

[RMS Oceanic]

Never seen that face before

[UnintensifiedFa]

Ooh, I love this!

Honestly after those previous two strips (which were good, but also very heavy) this is kind of a nice break.

Elan never ceases to be endearing (as always), and Haley proves herself as one of the strongest characters alive (osquip head lifting is a real sport right?)

And Belkar coming in with a surprisingly accurate prediction (if a bit tainted by his perspective).

[Psepha]

"...and the ensuing meal was excellent"

Oh that got a loud laugh out of me

[Zhorn]

Never seen that face before

Loved it, feels like a peanuts strip with that face.

Very much enjoyed each character's responses to Elan.

[EmperorSarda]

Also, I can't help think but wonder how difficult it would be to try and peel potatoes with a greatsword.

[danielxcutter]

"...and the ensuing meal was excellent"

Oh that got a loud laugh out of me

Well, Belkar does have levels in Profession(gourmet chef).

[Jayrius]

I can relate to Elan's thougts more than I like to admit... And I'm not sure how to feel about that.

[Yxylu]

He’s exhausted all the humanoid conversationalists, but I bet he could entertain himself thinking with Blackwing.

[Reboot]

Wait, why isn't Haley sitting on the OTHER side, facing inward, if she wants to be ready for Xykon & co? We know from when Roy shoved his head through that the portal is double-sided in that respect (i.e., you can see in toward the dungeon), and it would give her more than "a moment's notice".

Not even trying to talk to Blackwing or Mr. Scruffy I see.

I don't think Scruffy is even in the bond...but yeah, I'm sure he could find some drama to bond with Blackwing over...

[Edreyn]

Finally something really funny after all that seriosness!

[mjasghar]

So does the sword also give a +5 circumstance bonus to Profession (culinary)?

[UnintensifiedFa]

I don't think Scruffy is even in the bond...but yeah, I'm sure he could find some drama to bond with Blackwing over...

Could a creature that doesn't know any languages still communicate under a telepathic bond? Or would it just by Mr. Scruffy Meowing?

[danielxcutter]

I can relate to Elan's thougts more than I like to admit... And I'm not sure how to feel about that.

I get where he's coming from, but I think I'd manage for a bit longer than that.

Also "sharp as a bag of wet chalk" doesn't mean "always wrong".

I don't think Scruffy is even in the bond...but yeah, I'm sure he could find some drama to bond with Blackwing over...

I wonder what the others would hear if Mr. Scruffy was in the bond?

[Last_Riot]

Also, I can't help think but wonder how difficult it would be to try and peel potatoes with a greatsword.

Presumably with the potatoes close to the table's edge, so that the hilt doesn't hit the table, and with a large enough table so that the tip of the sword can rest on it while you chop at the potatoes with a guillotine motion using the edge of the blade close to the hilt.

[Schroeswald]

Great strip, very funny, very in character for everyone.

[Robots]

"How does anyone live like this?!?"

Eh, you get used to it sometimes, Elan.

This strip was cute. (To be honest, I thought there was going to be a punchline involving everyone else being like "Hey Durkon, Roy, we can hear your ultra-private conversation because we're all hooked up to V's telepathy thought phone line" or whatever.)

[elros]

I feel bad for Elan, he is living the extroverts nightmare!

[Roselily2006]

I'm glad we can all enjoy the period of idle conversation before The Debate drifts over to this thread like a cloud of annoyance and repeated arguments.
But maybe I'm being pessimistic.

[DavidSh]

Presumably with the potatoes close to the table's edge, so that the hilt doesn't hit the table, and with a large enough table so that the tip of the sword can rest on it while you chop at the potatoes with a guillotine motion using the edge of the blade close to the hilt.

I think I would keep the sword fixed, and move the potato instead, if I were peeling them. But I don't peel potatoes any more, as long as they are a smooth-skinned variety that is easy to wash clean.

[dancrilis]

That was nice - something a little lighter I think was needed.

Edit: Agreed that he should have probably tried Blackwing.

[Crusher]

Absolutely perfect amuse bouche after the last few strips.

I agree that Elan made a mistake not at least trying to chat with Blackwing. I'd think those two would get along really well.

[LtPowers]

... in which we learn that the spell does indeed allow for private communications if the participants so desire.


Powers &8^]

[Fyraltari]

Sweet! A breather after some heavy stuff. Elan is adorable.

There's a typo, though: V says "equivilent" instead of "equivalent".

And Belkar coming in with a surprisingly accurate prediction (if a bit tainted by his perspective).

Belkar has always had a surprisingly good read of people and what makes them tick. Even Roy acknowledges that he should have listened to him last book.

Wait, why isn't Haley sitting on the OTHER side, facing inward, if she wants to be ready for Xykon & co? We know from when Roy shoved his head through that the portal is double-sided in that respect (i.e., you can see in toward the dungeon), and it would give her more than "a moment's notice".

The party couldn't see her, then so they'd be surprised too.

And even if she would have time to move back with them before the ambush, she'd spend a ling time isolated from the others... In a dungeon.

They've had a whole book titled after the one thing you never do in a dungeon.

[drazen]

"How does anyone live like this?!?"

Usually by slowly going insane, Elan. But hopefully eventually turning into one of the happy kinds!

[Sir_Norbert]

Quite a funny strip. I don't have much to say about it.

[Corian]

Is it me, or do I get a vibe that the giant may also be commenting on his endeavour to communicate his thoughts through the comic, and the occasionally harsh reception thereto?
Or at the very least the endeavour of artistic expression in general.