Topic: WCDT 28-32 March 2011 (1891-1895) (Read 112469 times)

~~cesariojpn~~ · « **Reply #250 on:** 31 Mar 2011, 23:26 »

Awww, I was expecting some April Fools hijinks.

Tergon · « **Reply #251 on:** 31 Mar 2011, 23:59 »

Be honest - was anyone else just a tiiiiiiiiiny bit disappointed that Jeph didn't give us a fake comic where Faye marries Hannelore or something for April Fool's? I kinda expected him to play some sort of joke like that. UNLESS! Maybe that's the joke? And he's in my mind?

(That was my first-ever Psyduck, I'm so proud.)

Also, honestly? I'm starting to suspect that Dale is really honestly not flirting with Marigold. Flirting techniques like that belong in the realm of ten- to fourteen-year-olds. If I walked up to someone I only know from a few traded insults, leaned in close, activated my lazer-glasses (why does he have those?) and then proceeded to insult her method of pursuing her hobby... well, it wouldn't be because I liked that person.
Seriously. Is anyone else considering that all the implications that Dale's a cool guy is just Jeph leading us on, but in secret he's really genuinely insane? I mean it is possible.

rje · « **Reply #252 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 00:02 »

I want Dale's shirt
soooooooooooooooooooo much

And man I hope he was wearin some nice cologne today, bein all up in her grill like that.
Hahaha he's a taaaall guy too, that took some dedication.

Blackjoker · « **Reply #253 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 00:03 »

Quote from: Tergon on 31 Mar 2011, 23:59

Be honest - was anyone else just a tiiiiiiiiiny bit disappointed that Jeph didn't give us a fake comic where Faye marries Hannelore or something for April Fool's? I kinda expected him to play some sort of joke like that. UNLESS! Maybe that's the joke? And he's in my mind?

(That was my first-ever Psyduck, I'm so proud.)

Also, honestly? I'm starting to suspect that Dale is really honestly not flirting with Marigold. Flirting techniques like that belong in the realm of ten- to fourteen-year-olds. If I walked up to someone I only know from a few traded insults, leaned in close, activated my lazer-glasses (why does he have those?) and then proceeded to insult her method of pursuing her hobby... well, it wouldn't be because I liked that person.
Seriously. Is anyone else considering that all the implications that Dale's a cool guy is just Jeph leading us on, but in secret he's really genuinely insane? I mean it is possible.

I think the possibility exists. Then again Dale could also be about as socially awkward as Marigold. Then there is also the idea of angry geek courtship.

Tergon · « **Reply #254 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 00:08 »

I'm just saying, put yourself in Marigold's shoes. You randomly meet a pizza-delivery guy who mentions he plays the same online game as you. He then pops up multiple times in your life, more than once because he's clearly looking for you, specifically. He taunts you with threats and promises of your defeat in the future, mocks and insults you for the sheer sadistic pleasure of it, and enjoys invading your personal space while leering at you from behind what are apparently lazer-powered glasses.

If your immediate thought is, "I should totally date this guy!" then you may be in need of professional help.

Also, I really only just noticed another great feature of today's comic: Cutest Hanners EVER in the last panel.

slydon · « **Reply #255 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 00:18 »

Wow... can Dale possibly channel any more Gendo there?

CompSarge · « **Reply #256 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 00:18 »

Quote from: Tergon on 01 Apr 2011, 00:08

Also, I really only just noticed another great feature of today's comic: Cutest Hanners EVER in the last panel.

Second cutest. The first cutest was when she was a pokeslut

Bastion · « **Reply #257 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 00:31 »

She looked kind of aroused and in denial about it when he was all up in her grill.I think there's going to be a epic nerdy showdown to end the harassment. Instead the affair ends with makeouts.

SJCrew · « **Reply #258 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 00:33 »

Quote from: Tergon on 01 Apr 2011, 00:08

I'm just saying, put yourself in Marigold's shoes. You randomly meet a pizza-delivery guy who mentions he plays the same online game as you. He then pops up multiple times in your life, more than once because he's clearly looking for you, specifically. He taunts you with threats and promises of your defeat in the future, mocks and insults you for the sheer sadistic pleasure of it, and enjoys invading your personal space while leering at you from behind what are apparently lazer-powered glasses.

If your immediate thought is, "I should totally date this guy!" then you may be in need of professional help.

Man, what the hell are you talking about. Over half these posts end with seeking professional help. It's just a comic. They're going to continue this cute little rivalry for a while until Marigold wins, forcing Dale to acknowledge her skills and ask her out for some pizza. Then they'll bond like normal human beings.

*nods*

~~cesariojpn~~ · « **Reply #259 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 01:03 »

Quote from: Tergon on 31 Mar 2011, 23:59

Be honest - was anyone else just a tiiiiiiiiiny bit disappointed that Jeph didn't give us a fake comic where Faye marries Hannelore or something for April Fool's?

I thought Tai and Hanners got engaged?

Sorflakne · « **Reply #260 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 01:07 »

I must agree with Marigold: I hate wizards, orc or otherwise.

My basic approach to fights with multiple enemies in fantasy/RPG games is basically:

1) Are any enemies wearing a robe?
2) Are any enemies carrying a stick?
3) Are any enemies wiggling their fingers/waving their arms?

If the answer to one or more of the above is 'Yes', it dies first. No exceptions.

Kazukagii · « **Reply #261 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 01:21 »

Quote from: SJCrew on 01 Apr 2011, 00:33

It's just a comic.

The MST3K manta for web comics. I think more people need to chant it

~~cesariojpn~~ · « **Reply #262 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 01:29 »

Quote from: Kazukagii on 01 Apr 2011, 01:21

Quote from: SJCrew on 01 Apr 2011, 00:33
It's just a comic.

The MST3K manta for web comics. I think more people need to chant it

Bah, I need some release. All in good fun.

Tergon · « **Reply #263 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 02:02 »

Quote from: SJCrew on 01 Apr 2011, 00:33

Man, what the hell are you talking about. Over half these posts end with seeking professional help. It's just a comic. They're going to continue this cute little rivalry for a while until Marigold wins, forcing Dale to acknowledge her skills and ask her out for some pizza. Then they'll bond like normal human beings.

Aww, stop spoilin' my fun.

CEOIII · « **Reply #264 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 02:17 »

Quote from: Sorflakne on 01 Apr 2011, 01:07

I must agree with Marigold: I hate wizards, orc or otherwise.

My basic approach to fights with multiple enemies in fantasy/RPG games is basically:

1) Are any enemies wearing a robe?
2) Are any enemies carrying a stick?
3) Are any enemies wiggling their fingers/waving their arms?

If the answer to one or more of the above is 'Yes', it dies first. No exceptions.

You gotta throw one more on there.

4)Once that enemy is finished wiggling their fingers/waving their arms, are there other enemies with more HP than they had before that enemy started wiggling their fingers/waving their arms?

Offensive magic users can be worked around, depending on the game. Healers? THOSE fuckers will make your life miserable for as long as they have HP and MP. Thus, THOSE fuckers are priority 1.

Dr. ROFLPWN · « **Reply #265 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 02:30 »

Dale: Troll the fuck out of Marigold.

Your attempt is an overwhelming success.

...I-I can't believe I thought these two didn't go together. Of course they do, but they are caliginous as fuck. So much blackrom. All the ♠. All of it. This is my new One True Hatepairing. MARI ♠ DALE FOREVER.

I also think Dale is at his best channeling Gendo. He should do that more.

SJCrew · « **Reply #266 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 03:47 »

Color me surprised so many people here know about Evangelion. I actually failed to pick up on the Gendo references myself, which I consider kind of sad for a devout Eva fan with an Asuka avatar.

DarcOfTheShadows · « **Reply #267 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 04:59 »

Aw man this was a great comic. Marigold, Dale, Dungeon Crawl... all things I enjoy.

orinosuke · « **Reply #268 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 05:06 »

Dale, creepy? Sheesh people, relax. Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees. With the revelations of this comic, Dale is clearly as much of an awkward RPG nerd as Marbear is. No need to flip out over it.

Carl-E · « **Reply #269 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 05:09 »

Quote from: SJCrew on 01 Apr 2011, 03:47

Color me surprised so many people here know about Evangelion. I actually failed to pick up on the Gendo references myself, which I consider kind of sad for a devout Eva fan with an Asuka avatar.

...only because someone referenced it the first time Dale's glasses lit up. The rest of us had to google it...

Oh, and the first time, it made sense. He was looking at a monitor. Since then, they apparantly glow with attitude!

As for the hate-romance, this is very middle school. Yeah, we'd expect it from Mari the social shut-in, but I think Dale was originally presented as someone a little more socially advanced than this. I mean, this is pigtails-in-the-inkwell type stuff (no, I'm not that old). Callin' her a baby? Come on, now.

Of course, he's reverting to gamer mode when he's around her, and he probably started playin when he was what, maybe 10? So OK, I guess it makes sense, but...

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNG.

Somnus Eternus · « **Reply #270 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 05:17 »

Y HELO THAR GENDO

jwhouk · « **Reply #271 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 05:18 »

I'll throw up the "best of" poll tonight for y'all. I have some work-related stuff going on.

And Gendo Glasses FTW!

pwhodges · « **Reply #272 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 05:27 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 01 Apr 2011, 05:09

The rest of us had to google it...

Speak for yourself! - but then I do have the complete Evangelion DVDs...

Skewbrow · « **Reply #273 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 05:39 »

Yup. Dale's game has a Calvinesque air to it, and I guess we will eventually see, whether it works on Marigold or not? Neither of them is looking for what might be described as a mainstream 20something romance. They both seem to be at about junior high level in social skills. Probably in need of an apron for a while, if they end up dating? IMVHO the other girls were a bit off the mark, when trying to make Marigirl see herself as mainstream attractive. That won't help here. Speaking as someone whose approach was disturbingly similar at a disturbingly 'old' age. Hey, if your trump card is that you think you are the alpha nerd looking for a nerdette, you play accordingly!

I rather get the vibes that it is Dale, who should impress Marigold with his skill at WoW or whatever. Not the other way around.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #274 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 05:50 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 31 Mar 2011, 23:19

DUH!
She hates hm almost as muh as she hates orc-wizards.
But she's still playin' the game, so how much does she "hate" them?
Parallels, my friends. Parallels.

Never hear of That one boss?

~~Schmorgluck~~ · « **Reply #275 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 05:59 »

Heh, I've been playing Dungeon Crawl a lot lately, and indeed ork wizards give me occasionally a hard time: I usually play a Spriggan Enchanter, and my standard procedure against mobs is to cast Ensorceled Hibernation on them, then stab them dead. Orc wizards sometimes resist the first part more than I would like. But I've never been killed by one. Same with Sigmund, by the way. What's the issue with this dude?

sepik121 · « **Reply #276 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 06:43 »

Quote from: Schmorgluck on 01 Apr 2011, 05:59

Heh, I've been playing Dungeon Crawl a lot lately, and indeed ork wizards give me occasionally a hard time: I usually play a Spriggan Enchanter, and my standard procedure against mobs is to cast Ensorceled Hibernation on them, then stab them dead. Orc wizards sometimes resist the first part more than I would like. But I've never been killed by one. Same with Sigmund, by the way. What's the issue with this dude?

That freaking Sigmund has killed me many times when I first started this game. I'd pick a strength type hero, go in killing everything. Then I see this guy called Sigmund. I think I can take him. I'm a rocking High Elf Paladin, I got this. And then I was oh so wrong. Get hit with a confusion wand, then get hit with fire wands. Then death. Rinse repeat many more times until I learn just to run away as fast as I can from him and come back later on to kill him. Sometimes i'll be unlucky and go down on the floor and he's standing right next to me. And then I know the death will be coming soon.

Also, Dale and Marigold are quite possibly my favorite duo. I don't expect them to date or be romantic, but he just cracks me up. every time.

Smallpoxxer · « **Reply #277 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 06:50 »

This is in response to the whole Dale calling Marigold a baby and saying they have a junior high level of social skills.

Think about when Marten and Sven were talking about all the indie bands they enjoy. They were both attempting to see who could lay claim to the most obscure band in order to claim the title of most indie hipster.

Many gamers are similar. Whoever can claim to have started gaming first or have played a game no one has ever heard about before gets to be king gamer.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #278 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 07:12 »

Which is why I have a Chaos Dwarf army for Warhammer (and a Kislev and a Cult of Ulric force). I'd only be more obscure in that game if I used a Fimir army, or Zoats

maddness · « **Reply #279 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 07:23 »

We all know what's going on with Marigold and Dale.

Quote from: CEOIII on 01 Apr 2011, 02:17

Quote from: Sorflakne on 01 Apr 2011, 01:07
I must agree with Marigold: I hate wizards, orc or otherwise.

My basic approach to fights with multiple enemies in fantasy/RPG games is basically:

1) Are any enemies wearing a robe?
2) Are any enemies carrying a stick?
3) Are any enemies wiggling their fingers/waving their arms?

If the answer to one or more of the above is 'Yes', it dies first. No exceptions.

You gotta throw one more on there.

4)Once that enemy is finished wiggling their fingers/waving their arms, are there other enemies with more HP than they had before that enemy started wiggling their fingers/waving their arms?

Offensive magic users can be worked around, depending on the game. Healers? THOSE fuckers will make your life miserable for as long as they have HP and MP. Thus, THOSE fuckers are priority 1.

That's just common sense.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #280 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 07:54 »

I feel the need to point out that concerning these little geek-duels Mari and Dale have, Marigold threw the first punch. Dale's the one who initially tried to be friendly, and the second Marigold realized he played for the opposing faction, she's the one who suddenly turned the tables, insulted him, and slammed the door in his face. Also last time he encountered her, she had the upper hand by the end (in a way).

THIS IS WAR, PEOPLE (and also foreplay)! Mari wanted a fight and she's getting one.*

*though hopefully when it's over she'll get something else if you know what I mean...

Near Lurker · « **Reply #281 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 07:56 »

Nethack forever, folks.

sleypy · « **Reply #282 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 08:12 »

Quote from: Schmorgluck on 01 Apr 2011, 05:59

Heh, I've been playing Dungeon Crawl a lot lately, and indeed ork wizards give me occasionally a hard time: I usually play a Spriggan Enchanter, and my standard procedure against mobs is to cast Ensorceled Hibernation on them, then stab them dead. Orc wizards sometimes resist the first part more than I would like. But I've never been killed by one. Same with Sigmund, by the way. What's the issue with this dude?

I only played that game a little bit. But, I'm pretty sure that strat won't work for her berserker.

akronnick · « **Reply #283 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 08:21 »

Maybe he's hate-courting her ironically, expecting that she'll see what he's doing and play along, but he doesn't yet realize that she's socially and emotionally about ten years behind were he thinks she is, and she's responding as a 13 year old would.

Of course Dale may just think she's really good at playing along and doesn't know that she's stunted.

She's certainly developing strong feelings about him, and she's not afraid of him like she was with Sven or even Angus, so there's that.

Tormuse · « **Reply #284 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 08:52 »

Quote from: Near Lurker on 01 Apr 2011, 07:56

Nethack forever, folks.

Indeed!

Although, the Roguelike that I've been finding the most addictive lately is DoomRL. I just can't stop playing that game!

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #285 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 08:58 »

Quote from: Border Reiver on 01 Apr 2011, 07:12

Which is why I have a Chaos Dwarf army for Warhammer (and a Kislev and a Cult of Ulric force). I'd only be more obscure in that game if I used a Fimir army, or Zoats

Chaos Dwarves - Thanks for the Hellcannon.
Cult of Ulric - Bah, we didn't even want your city anyway, smelled too much like a wet dog.

Oh, and if you really wanted to be obscure, you'd have some slaan warriors too, or possibly some of the old warbands... It'd be a very short game though.

Border Reiver · « **Reply #286 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 09:05 »

Slaan army with pygmies?

You can keep the Helcannon - Earthshakers are a much better deal.

Blood-Tree · « **Reply #287 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 09:11 »

What?

What?!

What is this?!

What has Jeff wrought here?

This is a terrible, and outrageous act of terrible outrage. Doesn't Jeff understand that this is April Fool's day?

IT IS APRIL FOOL'S DAY.

Jeff hasn't even acknowledged this deeply significant, quasi-religious, holiday, and I must say, that on behalf of my people, I find this complete and total disrespect to be completely and totally disrespectful.

I mean, I lived through the Great Redirect, I remember these things, and now, what is this? Did no one tell Jeff? Is that what happened? I simply can't believe that Randall didn't touch base with him about his XK3D thang. I mean, did any of you see that? It took effort, it clearly took time. But this? This is just the normal. The Usual. This is the Expected on the Day of the Unexpected.

This is Big. Seriously. This is like forgetting Christmas, and your Anniversary, and your Girlfriend's Birthday All At The Same Time.

I just can't understand what Jeff is thinking?! Is Dale some kind of Prankster God now? Does his mere appearance count as tricksy hijinx?

I literally cannot believe this...

(24 hours later)

...and another thing, why doesn't Dale have a sidekick? I would have thought that a 'Chip' was the least...

(2 days later)

...and then there's the children. Jeff: Think About The Children. Is this the kind of world...

(2 weeks later)

...so between this and Global Warming and that Nuclear Meltdown in Japan, I have to say that I am in a really bad place right now...

(20 years later)

...So to sum up:

Jeff: The Ball is On The Floor.

It is on the floor because Someone Has Dropped It

(Although now that I've read it, this is quite a good entry - well done!)

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #288 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 09:32 »

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Blood-Tree...Who the bloody hell is Jeff?

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #289 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 09:49 »

Quote from: SJCrew on 01 Apr 2011, 00:33

Over half these posts end with seeking professional help. It's just a comic.

It's a comic in which three people are receiving professional help. These characters may be even more screwed up inside than real people.

~~mary tyler murder~~ · « **Reply #290 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 10:47 »

Quote from: Blood-Tree on 01 Apr 2011, 09:11

This is a terrible, and outrageous act of terrible outrage. Doesn't Jeff understand that this is April Fool's day?

IT IS APRIL FOOL'S DAY.

Jeff hasn't even acknowledged this deeply significant, quasi-religious, holiday, and I must say, that on behalf of my people, I find this complete and total disrespect to be completely and totally disrespectful.

The april fools joke is that Shut Up Shinji shirts aren't on sale now in the Questionable Content Merchandise Store.

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 01 Apr 2011, 09:49

It's a comic in which three people are receiving professional help. These characters may be even more screwed up inside than real people.

Or that not enough screwed-up real people seek out the professional help they need.

iduguphergrave · « **Reply #291 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 11:50 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 01 Apr 2011, 09:32

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Blood-Tree...Who the bloody hell is Jeff?

I really like it when icon/post synergy happens

Doctor Online · « **Reply #292 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 12:47 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 01 Apr 2011, 05:27

Quote from: Carl-E on 01 Apr 2011, 05:09
The rest of us had to google it...

Speak for yourself! - but then I do have the complete Evangelion DVDs...

I wish you were my grandpa, mine only watches the news. </3

Which, the boyfriend and I just bought Evangelion1.11 and 2.22 yesterday. They're on sale at Best Buy, first one $12.99, and the new one $19.99, not bad at all. We were surprised since they weren't labeled on sale at all. Thought we were spending $30 each. Blu-ray, even with cartoons you can tell a HUGE difference.

Is it cold in here? · « **Reply #293 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 13:52 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 01 Apr 2011, 09:32

Who the bloody hell is Jeff?

The creator of Martin, Fay, and Hannelore.

Carl-E · « **Reply #294 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 14:00 »

Don't forget Swen and Dorrie.

Kugai · « **Reply #295 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 14:05 »

Be careful there ~~Gendo~~ Dale, she may know how to contact . . . . . .

. . . . . The Vespa Avenger!!!!

Though contacting Kirika and Mirelle might be quicker

~~mary tyler murder~~ · « **Reply #296 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 14:09 »

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 01 Apr 2011, 13:52

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 01 Apr 2011, 09:32
Who the bloody hell is Jeff?
The creator of Martin, Fay, and Hannelore.

You misspelled Jep.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #297 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 14:16 »

Quote from: mary tyler murder on 01 Apr 2011, 14:09

Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 01 Apr 2011, 13:52
Quote from: TheEvilDog on 01 Apr 2011, 09:32
Who the bloody hell is Jeff?
The creator of Martin, Fay, and Hannelore.

You misspelled Jep.

Nope, Blood-Tree did.

Smallpoxxer · « **Reply #298 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 14:39 »

I believe we can tell that Dale was for sure flirting with Marigold. If Hanners like most other people in that she can't tell when they are being flirted with, which would be why she missed it here http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1856, and she figures it out when someone is flirting in an odd fashion, such as Angus' and Faye "fighting" flirting, or Dale's creeping, then there is a good chance that Dale is attempting to flirt. Whether or not it is the best strategy is up to interpretation.

~~mary tyler murder~~ · « **Reply #299 on:** 01 Apr 2011, 14:56 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 01 Apr 2011, 14:16

Nope, Blood-Tree did.

I've heard it both ways.

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