OOTS #1256 - The Discussion Thread

[Duiker]

Am I the only one that actually counted them to see if it was in fact 11?

You were not. I actually counted them like... 3 times because my brain hasn't woken up and I kept not being sure I got it right.

[danielxcutter]

You were not. I actually counted them like... 3 times because my brain hasn't woken up and I kept not being sure I got it right.

9 of Sunny’s, 2 of Elan’s.

[chy03001]

Aw... Elan's new friendship warms my heart :-)

[Fyraltari]

Of course the Chaotic types would bound over distrusting the highest possible authority. Gotta love Lien's attempts to defend her gods' good standing though. I also wish we could see Durkon's face when Roy says his opinion of the gods is getting lower and lower.

And hopefully this puts an end to all the debates about Serini's motivations. While I wouldn't say she was exactly correct, the lack of even factoring in the gods makes perfect sense for her.

I dunno, I'm not a fan of "this character conveniently forgot this important piece of information they know." Then again it's not exactly clear how speculative the Scribblers' understanding of the gods' intention was. Did they even know about the Godsmoot?

[Sybarith]

I dunno, I'm not a fan of "this character conveniently forgot this important piece of information they know." Then again it's not exactly clear how speculative the Scribblers' understanding of the gods' intention was. Did they even know about the Godsmoot?

As she said herself, Serini hasn't had a Druid in the party for some time. Besides, no characters but the villains were even considering what the Gods would do until the dangling Godsmoot plot smacked them in the face, so it's not just her.

[danielxcutter]

Well, considering that not having the gods blow the world up was part of the Scribblers’ motivation…

That being said she did mention she’s mad at herself for forgetting about it, so yeah.

[Breccia]

"It's been a long time since I used to hang out with a druid."

Aww :(

[Gwynfrid]

Such a superb strip, the characterization is just perfect. And hilarious too, of course!

[neriractor]

Got a little typo on the first speech bubble, 4th panel of page 2 says "when was I working the angles" instead of "when I was working the angles", love the fact that Belkar is the one to convince her.

[Frozenstep]

Once again, sometimes it takes a Belkar to deliver the hard-hitting line needed. Love these moments.

[Kapeji]

Ha, Elan makes Puppy eyes with just his eyebrows alone, a master! :D

[hroþila]

I loved Lien's line in the last panel.

[Psyren]

As she said herself, Serini hasn't had a Druid in the party for some time. Besides, no characters but the villains were even considering what the Gods would do until the dangling Godsmoot plot smacked them in the face, so it's not just her.

It's not that massive a leap to conclude that the party with a high-level cleric in it might have a divine mandate of some kind. Especially when the Order literally told her they do. But at least she acknowledged she was wrong to not have thought of that herself.

[Jaziggy]

My kingdom for a puppy-dog-eye beholder t-shirt.

New comic is up.

[Nehoyminoynoy]

The “I’m sure your gods will wring their hands” bit has to be a reference to Soon’s role in Kraagor’s death, right?

[Peelee]

The “I’m sure your gods will wring their hands” bit has to be a reference to Soon’s role in Kraagor’s death, right?

I just pegged it as pretending to care while not really caring very much. Not alluding to any specific incident, just a generalization.

[danielxcutter]

My kingdom for a puppy-dog-eye beholder t-shirt.

Or a Sunny plushie.

[gatemansgc]

the jump the shark reference was PERFECT.

[drazen]

Would Roy concede something to Xykon if it fixed the problem?

Looks like my "Xykon supplants Hel" theory has some juice. Or at least a wink and a nod.

[Tundar]

Eleven puppy dog eyes.. Hah!

Yep, that's a force not to be ignored.
Oh how I love this comic!

And Belkar, you wise little bastard. Go for it!

[enq]

Or a Sunny plushie.

I felt an immediate urge to demand a puppy eyes Sunny emoji here.

[Wraithfighter]

I loved Lien's line in the last panel.

I love all of Lien's lines in this, she's kinda been my favorite non-party character for a while now :D.

[Fyraltari]

Would Roy concede something to Xykon if it fixed the problem?

Looks like my "Xykon supplants Hel" theory has some juice. Or at least a wink and a nod.

What problem would that solve?

[pendell]

Well worth the wait!


Knock me over with a feather, but of all people it's Belkar who brings the diplomacy home. But really, it makes sense. He's a cynical CE halfling, the other is a cynical CG halfing with an equally dismal view of the "good guys". If there wasn't such an age gap they might just make an item, they hit it off so well.

...

Then again, maybe that can be a sequel comic when our halfling friends go on a crime spree.

Puppy dog eyes from Sunny for the win! Elan and Sunny happy together! I'm delighted to see them getting along, and our characters have formed an alliance! Yay!

Respectfully,

Brian P.

[Psyren]

Would Roy concede something to Xykon if it fixed the problem?

Looks like my "Xykon supplants Hel" theory has some juice. Or at least a wink and a nod.

The story rewarding Xykon for being an unrepetant/unmitigated {{redacted}} doesn't feel like the best resolution to me.

[vonBoomslang]

Well, considering that not having the gods blow the world up was part of the Scribblers’ motivation…

That being said she did mention she’s mad at herself for forgetting about it, so yeah.

The scribblers were in it to stop the snarl, I don't think they had any idea divine M.A.D. was on the table.

[Sybarith]

What problem would that solve?

Overpopulation.

[WindStruck]

I just pegged it as pretending to care while not really caring very much. Not alluding to any specific incident, just a generalization.

Also of note, the old expression: "Actions speak louder than words."

[brionl]

So, are we *sure* his name is Sunny, and not "Floaty Elan"?

[Peelee]

Knock me over with a feather, but of all people it's Belkar who brings the diplomacy home. But really, it makes sense. He's a cynical CE halfling, the other is a cynical CG halfing with an equally dismal view of the "good guys".

Eh, I'd peg Serini as CN at best.

Also of note, the old expression: "Actions speak louder than words."

Aye.