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WCDT Strips 3421-3425 (20th to 24th February 2017)
Tova:
--- Quote from: Morituri on 22 Feb 2017, 19:03 ---I hate the way everybody's bagging on this story. It was a good story, damnit.
I know three or four combat vets, and they ALL liked the way Bubbles was portrayed. Jeph showed real understanding, in an understated way.
Y'all maybe hate Spookybot. But you know what? That's okay, you didn't have to like him. Or her. Or whatever. You weren't even expected to like them. Spookybot represents a real thing that our world is going to have to deal with. 'Cos there is no way AI is stopping at human-level intelligence, whether you think that makes for an overpowered Deus sex machina character or not. Spookybot (or Gary, if that's who they really are) turns out to be "Friendly" in a lot of the ways that matter (at least isn't deciding that they have a better use for all our organic molecules), and that allows the QC universe to keep turning.
It's just a little bit contrived to have Spookybot taking an interest in small fish like Bubbles and Corpse Witch. But it's a bit more plausible if we take for granted that Spookybot is listening in on Station's calls and monitoring the guy who invented AI in the first place. This is probably the most heinous act ever heard on those channels, and taking a personal interest in something that is at least that remarkable isn't all that implausible. And then there's that whole 'sanctity of mind' thing - which makes perfect sense for someone/something who is utterly defined by mental abilities alone.
In short, yes Spookybot is OP - it could crush the whole world. That's real, and sort of inevitable, so deal with it. But Jeph is showing us that his world is capable of existing, because Spookybot/Gary is someone who chooses not to do that. Because if the Ultimate Power we will eventually create isn't at least as inclined to let people get along and see what happens, then the world as we understand it will no longer exist.
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I did bag the story. A bit. Its resolution, anyway.
But not because of the portrayal of Bubbles. That has been great.
Nor because I thought Spookybot's interest in the world is contrived. It's not especially.
Nor because Spookybot is OP as such, although I think it is hard to write an omnipotent character and keep the story interesting.
So none of that changed my mind. I dig that you liked the story, though.
Method of Madness:
--- Quote from: Squiddlywinx on 22 Feb 2017, 19:29 ---How do the forum rules apply to shipping Marten and Claire?
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Generally, if it's justified in canon and you're not creepy about it, it's ok. Marten and Claire are in a serious relationship, so...go for it?
Method of Madness:
Hanners is usually pretty good at that. I'm too lazy to look it up, but give peas a chance.
Tova:
COMIC
Puns are indeed just like Lego. They're great fun until you step on one in bare feet. Also, I sometimes can't find the right piece.
cesium133:
I stepped on a pun in bear feet, but the bear malled me while I was out shoo shopping for a fly swatter. :clairedoge:
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