OOTS #1235 - The Discussion Thread

[DaFlipp]

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

Only answering this because I pondered this myself and came up with a potential solution: Hold the greatsword still, move the potato against it, instead of vice-versa.

EDIT: Alas, potato-ninja'd.

[Precure]

Do you think that Elan's position is in some way reflective of Rich Burlew's own luminations about sharing his thoughts about certain issues?

[pendell]

"Feeling guilty about not being perfect enough." -- Heh. Exactly, Belkar. Exactly.

Respectfully,

Brian P.

[Psyren]

Uh hello Elan, talk to Blackwing, I'm sure he's craving a social outlet just as much as you are.

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

Mr Scruffy isn't "in the network," animal companions are too low Int for telepathic bond.

"...and the ensuing meal was excellent"

Oh that got a loud laugh out of me

Was the potato-sword thing a past strip that I'm not remembering? Or just an unseen noodle incident?

[Last_Riot]

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.

This is what I meant by the guillotine motion. You could move the sword a little, but it would mostly remain with the tip rested at the same location, in order to avoid having to lift the blade's entire weight, so you'd mostly be moving the potatoes and not swinging the blade left and right too much.

[Jayrius]

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

I never heard that expression but I already like it. In Germany we say " as smart as 100 meter of farm path". All paths lead somewhere, some just lead to Nowhere.

[snowblizz]

Do you think that Elan's position is in some way reflective of Rich Burlew's own luminations about sharing his thoughts about certain issues?

No because Rich don't read these boards much for precisely that reason (and many others am sure).

If a strip happens to answer something the people are discussing that's just something he was thinking of already or people are seeing what's not necessary there.

[Ionathus]

Hah! Me too, Elan. Me too.

Nice that V has learned enough manners to at least couch "don't talk to me, it's a waste of my brain time" in almost-acceptable language!

Fun to see the rest of the Order talking about Durkon & Roy's private chat. Maybe a little dig at the "two characters have a long conversation surrounded by other people" convention?

[Jayrius]

Was the potato-sword thing a past strip that I'm not remembering? Or just an unseen noodle incident?

I'm pretty sure that happened off panel. I also wonder what Belkar would be capable of with that sword? Great things. And probably terrible things. Better not try it...

[danielxcutter]

I never heard that expression but I already like it. In Germany we say " as smart as 100 meter of farm path". All paths lead somewhere, some just lead to Nowhere.

Eh, it's mostly a patchwork of this and that.

[UnintensifiedFa]

Was the potato-sword thing a past strip that I'm not remembering? Or just an unseen noodle incident?

Noodle Incident I believe.

On that note, it's interesting to see Elan taking the culinary reigns, given Belkar's apparent propensity for the craft.

I never fancied Elan a cook but I can't say it doesn't suit him. I'd imagine he'd be messy and somewhat childish in his palette, but I think he'd make something good. (After all, who but Elan could appreciated the narrative significance of a grand heroes feast).

[FlawedParadigm]

Of course this probably means the most important part of Roy and Durkon's conversation is happening right now and we're missing out. ;)

[danielxcutter]

Noodle Incident I believe.

On that note, it's interesting to see Elan taking the culinary reigns, given Belkar's apparent propensity for the craft.

I never fancied Elan a cook but I can't say it doesn't suit him. I'd imagine he'd be messy and somewhat childish in his palette, but I think he'd make something good. (After all, who but Elan could appreciated the narrative significance of a grand heroes feast).

Eh, probably Elan just did the peeling and Belkar did the cooking.

[Ionathus]

But I don't peel potatoes any more

What, uh...what happened?

[Robots]

Eh, probably Elan just did the peeling and Belkar did the cooking.

...That's actually kind of a cute mental image.

[mjasghar]

What, uh...what happened?

From the post I’m guessing they cook them with skin on

[MReav]

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

Well, Mr. Scruffy is a non-sapient being, and he probably still hasn't figured out that Blackwing is.

[Blindfolded Ape]

Eh, probably Elan just did the peeling and Belkar did the cooking.

Or possibly Belkar trying to see what he could get away with, a la "I need that guy's arm"

[Fyraltari]

Of course this probably means the most important part of Roy and Durkon's conversation is happening right now and we're missing out. ;)

I think this is happening concurrently to the two previous strips. I'm not sure, though. Roy did that pointing motion twice already but he had expressive eyebrows both times.

[Giggling Ghast]

Sorry to be a grammar Nazi, but you misspelled ‘equivalent’ in V’s speech bubble, Rich.

[MoonCat]

Oh, this felt like such classic OoTS, I forgot how much I missed this aspect of the comic alongside all the brilliant writing and narrative and character development we get to feast on.

[Precure]

I really doubt that Belkar would be willing to cook for them regularly.

[Ivrytwr]

Just this "HA!"
Very funny. Thanks Giant.

[gatemansgc]

"how does anyone live like this?!?"

elan you're adorable.

also LOL at using the greenhilt sword to peel potatoes. hope it was washed first!

[ti'esar]

This strip suddenly gave me a terrifying vision of Elan discovering social media.

[Dion]

Thank heavens I’m not like Elan. I never have to sit quietly with my own thoughts. I get to argue with people on the internet.

Amd I don’t even have to pay for an argument. People do it for free!

[danielxcutter]

Well he cooked for them at least once, since Haley knew he had proficiency in it

Technically twice; once he cooked the tropical birds for Haley and Celia and once the scorpions that chased Mr. Scruffy.

[locksmith of lo]

and belkar hits it right on the head again!

[UnintensifiedFa]

This strip suddenly gave me a terrifying vision of Elan discovering social media.

You say terrifying, but honestly, I'd love to see a Twitter account that's just an unadulterated stream of Elan's thoughts. I think it could be simultaneously hilarious and very intriguing to see how Elan thinks (even if we already get a lot of his throughs narrated to us (by him of course) in the strip.

Kind of like what Girl Genius did with the Othar Tryggvassen Twitter account. No pressure, but if ever anyone needs an OOTS related project to start...

[Fyraltari]

Well he cooked for them at least once, since Haley knew he had proficiency in it

She knew because he told her in the dragon magazine strips and neither of them know if those are canonical or not.