Results 61 to 90 of 862
-
2018-07-27, 09:59 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2007
-
2018-07-27, 09:59 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2006
- Location
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
The memories panel takes the definition of a "web comic" to a whole new level.
Brilliant storytelling. Great payoff for Durkon's slow memory reveal up to this point - a philosophy lesson and a Crowning Moment of Awesome blended together. And it's mirrored in Belkar's choosing to be better than his worst day, too.
-
2018-07-27, 09:59 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Dec 2006
- Gender
-
2018-07-27, 09:59 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2016
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Awesome job.
Now my wonder is whether or not Durkon broke the vampire, or if this out come was inevitable?
Assuming Durkula slowly sucked memories from his host over time, would he eventually, slowly step by step become Durkon? Or Durkula be able to process it and maintain himself?
It would be a better story if Durkon overwhelmed Durkula though, since he is the hero of this arc, and so through his agency he must win.
-
2018-07-27, 10:00 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Feb 2006
- Location
- Ubiquitous
- Gender
-
2018-07-27, 10:00 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Aug 2016
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
I'm lost! What has got Belkar all riled up? And how did he go from 0HP (I assume) to green-glowing terminator? And is Greg paying any attention at all to the outside world? And if Durkon actually turns Greg from the inside and is then killed by Bitterleaf, is it a simple raise dead to get him back? (Haley can probably afford it from loose change!)
Also, remembering Belkar is due to be permanently dead in the near future.
That said, I'm seeing gods handing out wishes if OOTS pull this off.
-
2018-07-27, 10:01 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Feb 2017
- Location
- Western Pa, USA
- Gender
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
I'm hoping you intend this as a compliment, but even if so this is like... one of the most dickish ways to phrase it you could... putting it this way turns it from "This is like Terry Pratchett's writing!" to "Yeah, your writing isn't special, someone else already did it."
Last edited by anonynos; 2018-07-27 at 10:01 AM.
-
2018-07-27, 10:01 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2016
-
2018-07-27, 10:01 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Feb 2007
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Last edited by hamishspence; 2018-07-27 at 10:03 AM.
Marut-2 Avatar by Serpentine
New Marut Avatar by Linkele
-
2018-07-27, 10:02 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2007
- Location
- In the Heart of Europe
- Gender
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
I post rarely in these threads, mostly because they often are too long when we in europe get the chance, but ho boy, was that an epic three Strip Combo!
I am still gobsmacked!A neutron walks into a bar and says, “How much for a beer?” The bartender says, “For you? No charge.”
01010100011011110010000001100010011001010010000001 10111101110010001000000110111001101111011101000010 00000111010001101111001000000110001001100101001011 100010111000101110
Later: An atom walks into a bar an asks the bartender “Have you seen an electron? I left it in here last night.” The bartender says, “Are you sure?” The atom says, “I’m positive.”
-
2018-07-27, 10:02 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Dec 2015
- Location
- San Francisco Bay area
- Gender
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Totally emphasising with Belkar right now
You made me think about things Mr. Burlew.
Dagnabbit!
-
2018-07-27, 10:03 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2007
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Is Belkar in the barbarian rage, getting temp HP?
-
2018-07-27, 10:04 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Dec 2006
- Location
- Raleigh NC
- Gender
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Rich has deliberately been avoiding Terry's work for just this very reason. I'm hoping that, when he finishes OOTS and it won't compromise his own vision for the story, he'll have a look back and enjoy someone whose writing so closely resembles his own. If I were still in college, I think I could do a thesis on the similarities and parallels between two independent authors. Neither author is deliberately copying the other -- Rich is at pains not to steal Terry's ideas -- but the stories, characters and outcomes are remarkably similar. Perhaps it's a similarity in moral outlook plus a common fantasy 'dictionary' of tropes. As I said, I find it fascinating.
In any case, I take note that it came across as 'dickish' and will try better in future.
Respectfully,
Brian P.Last edited by pendell; 2018-07-27 at 10:05 AM.
"Every lie we tell incurs a debt to the truth. Sooner or later, that debt is paid."
-Valery Legasov in Chernobyl
-
2018-07-27, 10:04 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Feb 2007
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Plus, Pratchett's version is a little different - yes, they start to take on some of her personality traits - and regain vampire vulnerabilities - but they don't become clones of her, mentally.
Weatherwax, after being bitten, comes close to becoming a vampire - but doesn't change all the way, like Durkon did.Last edited by hamishspence; 2018-07-27 at 10:05 AM.
Marut-2 Avatar by Serpentine
New Marut Avatar by Linkele
-
2018-07-27, 10:04 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Simply awesome.
It took me a few minutes to understand the difference between Durkula's and Malack's situation. But I think I get it now.
-
2018-07-27, 10:06 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jun 2018
-
2018-07-27, 10:07 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Feb 2018
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
-
2018-07-27, 10:07 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Aug 2011
- Location
- Everywhere and nowhere
- Gender
-
2018-07-27, 10:08 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2016
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Yeah, it's next to impossible to find completely new things do to. At some point, the Simpson's did it. That doesn't mean taking what is done and making it your own is bad though.
Good stories are often times like making a good steak - at some level all your doing is heating meat, but what seasonings, what marinade, baking, or grilling? That stuff still matters.
-
2018-07-27, 10:09 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2007
-
2018-07-27, 10:09 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Dec 2006
- Location
- Raleigh NC
- Gender
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Last edited by pendell; 2018-07-27 at 10:10 AM.
"Every lie we tell incurs a debt to the truth. Sooner or later, that debt is paid."
-Valery Legasov in Chernobyl
-
2018-07-27, 10:10 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Dec 2011
- Location
- Broomfield CO
- Gender
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
I have to say, after looking at all the memories, my favorite is one of Durkon Failing at being a bard.
On a more serious note, I have no idea where this is going to head next... But It looks to be somewhere good.Now, Back to Lurking!
Originally Posted by The Giant
Belkar's Death Countdown best guess: 31/49 days used before Belkar is gone forever more! - updated to morning at 1190!
Hey, its the Blog where I write! Dice Roles
-
2018-07-27, 10:10 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2016
-
2018-07-27, 10:10 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jun 2018
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Just because we don't see the vampires who get staked misting doesn't mean they didn't. They don't appear in any other panel, so I would wager they just misted out of panel.
-
2018-07-27, 10:10 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jun 2010
- Gender
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
HOLY ****ING ****
DUR-KON!
DUR-KON!
DUR-KON!
giant!
giant!
giant!
-
2018-07-27, 10:10 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2004
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Last edited by Kish; 2018-07-27 at 10:11 AM.
Orth Plays: Currently Baldur's Gate II
-
2018-07-27, 10:12 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Dec 2006
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
I'm lost! What has got Belkar all riled up?
-
2018-07-27, 10:12 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Why did Bellkar say "made him think things" is this about when Durkon traded his life for Bellkar? I'm surprised how long he's been holding that in.
-
2018-07-27, 10:13 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Aug 2014
- Location
- East Coast USA
- Gender
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Belkar. Mechanically, I don't know of anyway by 3.5 rules for the Belkster to recover like that. Even subdual damage doesn't just disappear, and I dunno if animal companions can perform 'aid other', but realistically, it is perfectly plausible. And yes, raging gives extra HP (2*level) but won't stop him from dropping dead the instant he comes out of the rage. Which would be an interesting and amusing twist.
-
2018-07-27, 10:13 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2004
Re: OOTS #1130 - The Discussion Thread
Orth Plays: Currently Baldur's Gate II