I thought the whole subtle FIRST! shout via first letters of words or other steganographic schemes was quite classy. But sometimes those who do get it just get a nice chuckle from it, while those who don’t get it are the ones who comment.
I can kind of respect calling first – if it’s artfully done, is topical, and does more than just announce your overzealous punctuality. But next time, you have to include the exclamation mark :)
Personally, I don’t mind “first” comments… especially if they piss off the same crowd that likes to re-use the same stale old puns over and over again like they honestly believe they’re being clever. Honestly, I don’t like puns at all, but some folk at least put the effort in to be original… while others just parrot back the same crap ad nauseum.
Compared to that… someone shouting “FIRST!” at the top of the page is actually funny.
It’s the same reason why pirates are dashing instead of frightening and why stealing is cute instead of despicable. Not to mention how war is fun and heroic. Fantasy has always twisted these things.
To people who deal with serious violence for a living (or just as part of daily life), pub fights are basically sport. The rule is not to do so much damage to people or property that your favorite pub goes out of business. Dojos, boxing clubs etc are for nobles and merchants. (I play in an Irish pub band so this is a familiar subject :)
They have introduced him quickly, but it doesn’t feel too abrupt. I agree I really like him. Still have lots too see though; he could also become an important non-party-member character.
At first glance, this kind of throws me because I’m used to Byron as the serious leader type.
Then I look back at his first appearance and go “Wait, yeah, this fits.” I guess the weight of the responsibility was too large for him to handle and be at ease.
Yeah, it’s a big burden off Byron’s shoulders to be held responsible for a tavern brawl now that Bandit’s taken up the leadership mantle. Its a big responsibility for such petite shoulders to bear…
Friendly
Indoor
Ruckus
Starts
Today
I respect this.
I used to just go with plain sentences but nobody was getting it and I had to dumb it down
:/
This is definitely one of the better first posts I’ve seen.
I thought the whole subtle FIRST! shout via first letters of words or other steganographic schemes was quite classy. But sometimes those who do get it just get a nice chuckle from it, while those who don’t get it are the ones who comment.
I can kind of respect calling first – if it’s artfully done, is topical, and does more than just announce your overzealous punctuality. But next time, you have to include the exclamation mark :)
Shoot, I have GOT to learn to click the reply link for the person I am directing my comments towards. In case it’s not obvious, that was at CloSeph.
Personally, I don’t mind “first” comments… especially if they piss off the same crowd that likes to re-use the same stale old puns over and over again like they honestly believe they’re being clever. Honestly, I don’t like puns at all, but some folk at least put the effort in to be original… while others just parrot back the same crap ad nauseum.
Compared to that… someone shouting “FIRST!” at the top of the page is actually funny.
Braggadocio – ancestor to Wilson Fisk. IT’S NOT FAT; IT’S PURE MUSCLE!
” IT’S NOT FAT; IT’S PURE MUSCLE!”
That’s what all fat people says. ^^ :-3
That, or “I’m not fat, I’m big boned!!!”
I’ve heard, “I use it to counter balance my punches”
Allow me to cure what ales you.
So you’ll just whiskey his troubles away?
I’m surprised no one came wine-ing about our puns-frenzy.
We’ve got front row seats to a high quality rumble here, what’s to complain about? Now scotch over to make room for the others.
Theze are all meadiocore today.
Don’t worry, it can’t possibly go on much lager.
We’ll just have to gin and bear it for now.
Guys quit with the puns, this is im-port-ant stuff.
No matter how many puns, distill makes me laugh.
I’vodka fever, and the only cure is more puns!
Oh, mead mead mead! I wanna pun too.
But don’t worry, opponents. They’re not trying tequila, just punch you. It’s a friendly brawl.
This is all fine and brandy by my count
Keep cool guys. No need to lose your tempranillo.
Friendly brawl, Seth … but still … if this is not forbidden, this is barley legal.
A whisky business, so to speak. Especially for in-ciders.
If Bandit and E-Merl would rather be absinthe they should rum for it. Luckily it’s all punches and no one brought a muscat.
Bandit is just hanging there – do you think someone will liqueur?
At least no-one is brandyshing weapons yet.
If you can’t beer the puns, then you don’t have to read the comments, ya’ know.
That’s a good excuse for this story to include the trope of “Obligatory Tavern Brawl for No Good Reason” into the plot.
Now is not the time to down those high spirits!
Hey, Bragg fixed the dude who’s head was stuck backwards! What a nice guy!
i love bandits “WTF?!” face XD
Was expecting (hoping) Bandit would have joined in :(
But yes, lovings the face (and her clinging to the chandelier)
Bandit <3
E-Merl got a new hat.
At least it’s sitting ontop and not down around his ears
Anybody notice Gandalf and Aragon in the background? Panel 2?
I did, and it makes me smile.
An extra sprinkle of awesome in this layer of awesome that’s floating in awesome-sauce.
Yes. Saw them on the previous page, even.
Leeetttssss Get Ready to Rummblllle!
I never get this kind of humour. Pub fights are scary and certainly not funny.
It’s the same reason why pirates are dashing instead of frightening and why stealing is cute instead of despicable. Not to mention how war is fun and heroic. Fantasy has always twisted these things.
To people who deal with serious violence for a living (or just as part of daily life), pub fights are basically sport. The rule is not to do so much damage to people or property that your favorite pub goes out of business. Dojos, boxing clubs etc are for nobles and merchants. (I play in an Irish pub band so this is a familiar subject :)
Fighters gonna fight.
Thanks for commenting! Your replies certainly clear things up a bit.
Gastonian peacemakers… If they’re like that while not drunk and on anti-berserk meds…
Do not taunt Happy Fun Byron.
I already love Bragg. New favorite character? still a little too early to say.
They have introduced him quickly, but it doesn’t feel too abrupt. I agree I really like him. Still have lots too see though; he could also become an important non-party-member character.
“Still have lots too see though”
What? Braggy isn’t already giving you a lot to see already? That dude is HUGE!
At first glance, this kind of throws me because I’m used to Byron as the serious leader type.
Then I look back at his first appearance and go “Wait, yeah, this fits.” I guess the weight of the responsibility was too large for him to handle and be at ease.
Yeah, it’s a big burden off Byron’s shoulders to be held responsible for a tavern brawl now that Bandit’s taken up the leadership mantle. Its a big responsibility for such petite shoulders to bear…
Byron and Braggadocio kind of remind me of Asterix and Obelix, a little. i wonder if that’s intentional?
Oh, those two are starting a fight. Hmm … I’d better start one by myself, with a complete stranger that has done nothing to me.
*shrugs* Figures …
You can spot the smart two here. 8| Bandit only fights when there’s something to gain from it.
Byron & Braggy are gaining something here…The nostalgia of an old Sense of Camaraderie is being refreshed.
:o It thought he was getting his rowdy vicariously. . .
He did! He was able to get his rowdy going without having to consume any mind altering substances.
And, this time, he’ll actually be able to remember how much fun he had.