The biggest one: “when this is over we’ll have a talk … And then shag each other ’til we’re comatose.”
At least that’s what they were saying subconsciously, I think. Okay, it was only E-merl.
Both at the same time can work really well, too, depending on what you talk about. For example, Autumn Reeser explaining subatomic particles to Antonio Banderas, in the movie, The Big Bang.
Can I just say, as a life-long lover of giant monster movies … this battle is AWESOME! I can’t wait to see the end, but I don’t want it to end at the same time!
I never really cared about HAMMERHEAD as a character. He had some weird morals, but it turns out he was pretty one-dimensional. “Kill everything that isn’t a friend and also kill your friends, too” loses its charm pretty quickly.
“Maxim 29: The enemy of my enemy is my enemy’s enemy. No more. No less.”
However, the order in which you kill your enemies can be VERY important, and if you need to join forces with an enemy to defeat a much more dangerous common enemy^, then do it.
^ after which you you turn on and kill# your temporary ‘ally’, of course :)
# do make sure the ‘more dangerous common enemy” is actually dead first. It is most annoying when the come back stronger than ever and the people who have the skill you need for victory have already have had their skulls converted into festive wine goblets* :(
* not based on any stories I know of, true or otherwise. It just seems appropriate 0.o
Easily one of the most confusing Gundam series I ever watched. Apparently there is some sort of national battle royale and a certain latent possibility of racist designed Gundams just for the sake of identifying nationality.
Like the Mexican Gundam, complete with Pitchforck and Sombrero.
He was originally shown in the 1970’s, as a minor arc for the Amazing Spider Man comic book (I owned that issue). A “C” level character at best. His superpower was a solid steel skull (must’ve upgraded to adamantium later) with which he could head-butt with impunity. No Doc Ock, he.
First of all: Great storytelling. I love this page especially – panels 3 and 5 framing panel 4 is done so well!
Second of all: Wav is proving less effective than I imagined. Didn’t he plan to take this thing on alone?
Well, his LevBike might’ve had some useful weaponry in it. Like, maybe an amp and speakers for his keytar? Or, maybe the levitation drive itself could have acted as amp and speakers. The world may never know…
The source of Frigg’s power and the source of Rachel’s power are the same. If she sends her power to Frigg we get double-super sapien Frigg and there will be much ker-smiting.
That’s part of the danger here … I don’t think we’ve ever seen Rachel’s “glow” go past her fist to envelope her whole body in a protective construct like Frigg’s. She can use it to attack, but it won’t protect her from de-rezzing if touched.
iirc, Rachel’s power manifests differently than Frigg’s. There was an Ask An Adventurer about it. Monk-typea like her and Tamara focus their power within, whereas paladin-types like Frigg focus it without, like a shell. I suspect that Rachel’s power will not protect her from digestion in the same way as Frigg’s.
The second panel reminds of the scene in the first Incredibles movie where the Omni-droid is trying to pull Mr. Incredible apart but really ends up fixing the kink in his back.
Rachel, now is not the time to make a noble sacrifice by leaping into the monster’s maw.
Or it could be, it’s your choice really.
Highly likely since E-Merl can’t catch a break and this would just be continuing that pattern.
Didn’t we get at least a dozen death flags from their pre-battle flirting?
The biggest one: “when this is over we’ll have a talk … And then shag each other ’til we’re comatose.”
At least that’s what they were saying subconsciously, I think. Okay, it was only E-merl.
Well, maybe not necessarily in the same order you mentioned them…shag first THEN talk usually works out well too.
Both at the same time can work really well, too, depending on what you talk about. For example, Autumn Reeser explaining subatomic particles to Antonio Banderas, in the movie, The Big Bang.
I could think of way worse times.
Laundry day; not a great time for noble sacrifices.
Are you kidding? Laundry day is the *best* time for noble sacrifices. Means you don’t have to actually do laundry.
Unless you’re living communally and leave your stuff in the machine when you do your noble sacrifice. Then it’s kind of a dick move.
But don’t you see? Rachel’s about to go all Glowy Rulershit on that beast!
‘Bout friggin’ time, too.
Haha I get it? Pun intentional? I hope so.
Can I just say, as a life-long lover of giant monster movies … this battle is AWESOME! I can’t wait to see the end, but I don’t want it to end at the same time!
I never really cared about HAMMERHEAD as a character. He had some weird morals, but it turns out he was pretty one-dimensional. “Kill everything that isn’t a friend and also kill your friends, too” loses its charm pretty quickly.
It’s more along the lines of ‘If it moves, eat it’.
Are you arguing that “stab everyone in the back, but start with the biggest back” is notably superior?
TAKE THIS!
Go for the eye, Boo !
ERUPTING BURNING FINGER!
If your doctor mistakes hot taco sauce for K-Y during your proctology exam…
Well, now we know who’s read The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries.
Maxim 29: The enemy of my enemy is my enemy’s enemy. No more. No less.
Ah.. Schlock Mercenary. S’been awhile since I read that last.
…Which is trouble, because it updates every day and that means it’ll be tough for you to catch up.
At least it’s not Homestuck.
Homestuck was good. Just the fanbase was awful.
And the enemy of my enemy´s enemy is…too complicated. Just kill them all.
“Maxim 29: The enemy of my enemy is my enemy’s enemy. No more. No less.”
However, the order in which you kill your enemies can be VERY important, and if you need to join forces with an enemy to defeat a much more dangerous common enemy^, then do it.
^ after which you you turn on and kill# your temporary ‘ally’, of course :)
# do make sure the ‘more dangerous common enemy” is actually dead first. It is most annoying when the come back stronger than ever and the people who have the skill you need for victory have already have had their skulls converted into festive wine goblets* :(
* not based on any stories I know of, true or otherwise. It just seems appropriate 0.o
It was better when it was the seven habits of highly effective pirates.
Well, this is the woman who fought Frigg to a draw, hand to hand…
I understand the reference in that alt text! :D
Man, I need to rewatch that show sometime… it was fun.
What show was that? That line seems vaguely familiar and thinking about it is driving me abit crazy.
G Gundam. Coulda just googled it :P
Easily one of the most confusing Gundam series I ever watched. Apparently there is some sort of national battle royale and a certain latent possibility of racist designed Gundams just for the sake of identifying nationality.
Like the Mexican Gundam, complete with Pitchforck and Sombrero.
And the School Girl Gundam.
And the French Gundam.
And the American Gundam.
You mean the ‘MURRICA! Gundam?
And don’t forget the Shark Gundam, and the Windmill Gundam!
As a Swede, I feel I should point out that Sweden doesn’t actually have school girl uniforms.
But Allenby’s awesome, so I feel like G Gundam was in our favour, even if we didn’t get the Viking Gundam.
NO NO NO NONONO. Rachel, you stay right the hell where you are! I JUST got through saying I like you more than I like Fr’Nj and… guh!
You may just luck out & see Rachel live through this…The author here isn’t R.R. Martin, after all.
Sundar gets honorary points for trying to hurt the giant digital monster with a thrown rock. Good boy!
I suggest to throw Mr. Teeth-for-brains at the thing and call it a day.
SHARKMAN SMASH.
Wait wasnt someone names hammerhead the enemy of the teenage mutant ninja turtles? Or was it Spider-Man, hmmmmmmmm…..
Spiderman, at least in the 90’s cartoon. A gangster with an adamanitum hairdo as I recall.
He was originally shown in the 1970’s, as a minor arc for the Amazing Spider Man comic book (I owned that issue). A “C” level character at best. His superpower was a solid steel skull (must’ve upgraded to adamantium later) with which he could head-butt with impunity. No Doc Ock, he.
Yeah, you’re right…That’s the time period I was following comic books most ardently. The adamantium was an upgrade.
First of all: Great storytelling. I love this page especially – panels 3 and 5 framing panel 4 is done so well!
Second of all: Wav is proving less effective than I imagined. Didn’t he plan to take this thing on alone?
Well, his LevBike might’ve had some useful weaponry in it. Like, maybe an amp and speakers for his keytar? Or, maybe the levitation drive itself could have acted as amp and speakers. The world may never know…
The source of Frigg’s power and the source of Rachel’s power are the same. If she sends her power to Frigg we get double-super
sapienFrigg and there will be much ker-smiting.The main concern is if Rachel can wear her power like armor, if she needs to get close to the beast.
And where the heck is Penk? How long does it take to set up his drumkit?
That’s part of the danger here … I don’t think we’ve ever seen Rachel’s “glow” go past her fist to envelope her whole body in a protective construct like Frigg’s. She can use it to attack, but it won’t protect her from de-rezzing if touched.
Pretty sure she can’t. She explained in her AAA that her power manifests differently from Frigg.
I am confused about Rachel’s ruler in frame 3. Is it disintegrated by the creature? Is it supposed to be sheathed in her power and is the wrong color?
iirc, Rachel’s power manifests differently than Frigg’s. There was an Ask An Adventurer about it. Monk-typea like her and Tamara focus their power within, whereas paladin-types like Frigg focus it without, like a shell. I suspect that Rachel’s power will not protect her from digestion in the same way as Frigg’s.
I think it was just disintegrated (or “de-rezzed” if you will).
Look back a page or two. Rachel cut a tentacle with it, an it started to de-rez.
This Thanksgiving I’m thankful for all the Guilded Age characters that don’t die.
Shark Boy needs an attitude adjustment of the highest order.
I’m guessing this is right about when we hear drums, drums in the deep…
I wonder if this is when frigg learns to regret all those twig jokes she made at the elves… oh snap!
Smite Fingers
If she were released now, Frigg would land on the things’ eye bottom first.
Should it survive THAT they will be truly f*cked.
I can just hear it now:
“Rising up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Love for all will light our darkest hour.
Mwahahaha!
Hammerhead, you’re being an ass. Quit it.
Report corruption beast
Focusing the tank
Take this! My love, my anger, and all my sorrow! SMITING FINGERS
The second panel reminds of the scene in the first Incredibles movie where the Omni-droid is trying to pull Mr. Incredible apart but really ends up fixing the kink in his back.
There’s no way of “fixing” Frigg’s kinks, though. And she wouldn’t want them to be, either.
By that alt-text…either she is going to summon a giant robot…or her arm is going to rip apart and reform as a rocket-powered gauntlet.
The School of the Undefeated of the East!
The Winds of the King!
Zenshin!
Keiretsu!
Tenpa kyoran!
Look, the East is Burning Red!