The OotS Thread II

[Lord of the Abyss]

771 is up. Quite predictable, but still fun.

It's especially predicable because it's three days old...

[Crazedwraith]

This however is new.

[Serafina]

Okay - quite an interesting resolution on the "Haley Dad"-plot. I like it, it shows a lot of character development.

[Molyneux]

This however is new.

So...he's gone nuts, then?

[Sriad]

This however is new.

So...he's gone nuts, then?

Well... it's viciously paranoid, but it does make sense. After years rotting in prison the son of your masterfully manipulative dictator, whose other son is IIRC widely known to be an evil bastard, in whose honor gladiatorial games are being held in a day, walks in unmolested and says "Hi! This is a rescue!"

Even with your (lovestruck) daughter and her teammates vouching for him that's pretty damn suspicious.

[Lord of the Abyss]

And #733 already!

[Crazedwraith]

OK, is it just me or have we now reached exactly the same place as we were about a dozen strips ago? They;re not going to break out and are still waiting for Tarquin to give them the info.

[Crossroads Inc.]

OK, is it just me or have we now reached exactly the same place as we were about a dozen strips ago? They;re not going to break out and are still waiting for Tarquin to give them the info.

Except Tarquin DID say he would gave any information he had to assist. Although you arn't too far off, aside from that it does seem like there has not been a whole lot that has actually been developed.

[Isolder74]

I'm starting to think that he is going to end up not giving them the info and they'll end up having to steal it. Knowing the way Tarquin pontificates and all hi genre savvy geekiness he might be doing it as a test as a way for Elan to prove his right to be a hero.

[Serafina]

I'm starting to think that he is going to end up not giving them the info and they'll end up having to steal it. Knowing the way Tarquin pontificates and all hi genre savvy geekiness he might be doing it as a test as a way for Elan to prove his right to be a hero.

I still like the idea that Tarquin helps them because he would profit from them thwarting some other villains plot.
And hey, fighting some other villain first would ALSO make Elan a famous hero, so your proposed purpose would also be fulfilled.

[Solauren]

Oh, how epic.

Elan finds out his dad's evil
Elan gets info to save the world from same dad
Elan becomes great hero saving world.

"And now, I have to do something... personal"

[Lonestar]

It also allows for another story after the "main quest" is finished.

[Lord of the Abyss]

774 up!

[FaxModem1]

Well, we know that the motion goes back into effect once they leave the Anti Magic zone.

[Sriad]

Well, we know that the motion goes back into effect once they leave the Anti Magic zone.

Also, ouch!

(edit: re: "things that aren't true.")

[Molyneux]

Well, we know that the motion goes back into effect once they leave the Anti Magic zone.

Also, ouch!

(edit: re: "things that aren't true.")

Ouch, indeed.
That's a very strange situation, though...so you can't Bluff on something that you know is true?

[Serafina]

Well, it wouldn't be a bluff if you told the truth, would it?

[Molyneux]

Well, it wouldn't be a bluff if you told the truth, would it?

Still, that means that a talented orator could find it easier to convince others of something that's false than what's true. I never really understood the division between Diplomacy and Bluff, by that measure.

[Crazedwraith]

*sniffle* Still not as heart wrenching as Roy's little brother in heaven though.

[Serafina]

Well, it wouldn't be a bluff if you told the truth, would it?

Still, that means that a talented orator could find it easier to convince others of something that's false than what's true. I never really understood the division between Diplomacy and Bluff, by that measure.

Well, that's D&D-rules for you. Which is what this joke is all about.

[Lord of the Abyss]

775 up!

'Bad Year', ha.

[Lord of the Abyss]

Something I just saw pointed out on another forum; that mysterious green haired elf is back, glaring at V again. Foreshadowing!

[LadyTevar]

Yes, that green-haired elf, who V seems to be ignoring.

[Solauren]

I'm guessing Green-hair is related to V's mate.

Or possible IS V's mate in disguise.

[Lord of the Abyss]

Or a friend or colleague of one of the dragons/part dragons killed by Familicide. V's reasoning was badly flawed on that; V had the idea that killing all of the Mother Dragon's relations would eliminate everyone who'd take revenge, but since when are relatives the only ones who care about revenge?