I think that when Belkar dies -- and I assume he will; the oracle hates Belkar but was straight with Roy to the point of trying repeatedly to warn him of Xykon despite Roy's too-clever question structure -- it will be the end of Belkar. No "Oh, but now he's an undead/golem/construct/polymorphed talking lamp" nonsense. Durkon being made a vampire was a plot point Burlew felt was very important to Durkon's character arc and I don't see him reusing it just as a "gotcha" for people expecting Belkar dead. I'd actually say that Belkar's death will be the culmination of his arc (I guess it'd sort of have to be) so there won't be any cute tricks to mitigate it.
But, yeah, I agree that it won't be until well into the last book since I can't see the next couple years going without 1/6th of the OotS (or 1/3rd depending on Durkon).
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Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
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I foresee this information giving Durkon the courage/hope/whatever to regain control from the vampire long enough for Roy to kill him.
I foresee this information giving Durkon the courage/hope/whatever to regain control from the vampire long enough for Roy to kill him.
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"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
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— James D. Nicoll
Yup. That's how I saw it too. There have been a few little hints about things that Durkon might use to regain control at some point. Seems like this is one more.
As to Belkar, my working assumption is that he'll sacrifice himself at some critical point near the end of the last book to save the day/world/whatever. Probably in some kind of parallel to Kraagors death. And yes, it'll be the culmination of his own character development arc.
As to Belkar, my working assumption is that he'll sacrifice himself at some critical point near the end of the last book to save the day/world/whatever. Probably in some kind of parallel to Kraagors death. And yes, it'll be the culmination of his own character development arc.
King Nobby wrote:
More words please
New comic up. Very nice tribute to Wrecan.
King Nobby wrote:
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gbaji wrote:
But the remaining question is: How's Belkar doing? I'm assuming Roy's heading out now, and V's heading in. So they should run into each other at some point. I'm assuming, given the "jump from one scene to another, because they're all basically happening at the same time" format of the last 20 strips or so, that we'll jump back and see Belkar dealing with the door guard vamp guy next. Probably concluding with one or both of Roy and V arriving. Maybe arriving on time, or maybe too late. Dun dun dun!
Or... Their timing will be perfect. Poor Belkar. Upstaged by the second stringers (in his mind anyway).
King Nobby wrote:
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remorajunbao wrote:
One day I'm going to fly to Canada and open the curtains in your office.
I suppose the wraps up the last of the "Why didn't Roy do [this]???" reader questions from the Godsmoot.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
I suppose the wraps up the last of the "Why didn't Roy do [this]???" reader questions from the Godsmoot.
I had the exact same thought. Seems like the last few pages have been entirely about explaining why all the crazy theories were wrong.
King Nobby wrote:
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gbaji wrote:
Jophiel wrote:
I suppose the wraps up the last of the "Why didn't Roy do [this]???" reader questions from the Godsmoot.
I had the exact same thought. Seems like the last few pages have been entirely about explaining why all the crazy theories were wrong.
Probably easier than writing actual story.
Friar Bijou wrote:
Ye gods...there's less dialogue in a Kevin Smith movie!
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
remorajunbao wrote:
One day I'm going to fly to Canada and open the curtains in your office.
INTENSE GETTING A CAB ACTION.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
Oh no! They clearly need some random encounters. Stat!
King Nobby wrote:
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Show, not tell. 
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
Wordy-word comic
Guess I'm a Roy since I've been calling him Durkon throughout instead of a cute nickname
Guess I'm a Roy since I've been calling him Durkon throughout instead of a cute nickname
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
remorajunbao wrote:
One day I'm going to fly to Canada and open the curtains in your office.
Exposition, exposition, expositions, MEANWHILE IN STATELY WAYNE MANOR THE FROZEN NORTHLANDS.
Last page's name-off was at least mildly amusing.
Last page's name-off was at least mildly amusing.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
remorajunbao wrote:
One day I'm going to fly to Canada and open the curtains in your office.
remorajunbao wrote:
One day I'm going to fly to Canada and open the curtains in your office.
Okay, Sonic Reptilian Unicorn does sound like a good punk band name.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
remorajunbao wrote:
One day I'm going to fly to Canada and open the curtains in your office.
Hah. Buddy breathing. Nice!
King Nobby wrote:
More words please
remorajunbao wrote:
One day I'm going to fly to Canada and open the curtains in your office.
Yay the roaches are back.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
New strip is up with MITD teasers...
-- Is a "beast"
-- Is ugly (attractive to goblin beastmaster)
-- Can communicate with canines (and perhaps other animals)
-- Isn't "owned" by Xykon
-- Is immature (in age, not just attitude)
MITD has also communicated before with the demon roaches but since those are constantly making 4th wall breaking commentary, I don't know if it counts as useful.
-- Is a "beast"
-- Is ugly (attractive to goblin beastmaster)
-- Can communicate with canines (and perhaps other animals)
-- Isn't "owned" by Xykon
-- Is immature (in age, not just attitude)
MITD has also communicated before with the demon roaches but since those are constantly making 4th wall breaking commentary, I don't know if it counts as useful.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
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