Episode 521: "It Gets Dark FAST Around Here"

[Zenigata_III]

Wow, Fighter done screwed up again! :p

[SnoopyG]

Well BM would've done the same thing with his hadoken except more devastating. But I wonder what the Dark Warriors are up to?

[Phil]

It's untitled. Maybe he's still working on that.

[RedScar]

No that was funny. Thank god it's not exploding Tuesday, or else the sword would have made it go boom. It's just cave in Wenesday. No biggie.

[Jarlax]

No that was funny. Thank god it's not exploding Tuesday, or else the sword would have made it go boom. It's just cave in Wenesday. No biggie.
It was an avalanche, not a cave-in. And due to the fact that I have not yet slept, I argue that it is in fact still Monday.

[Carnivore]

Uh-Oh. I'm, actually pretty worried now, though it might warm up a little now that the door's blocked.

[Kahkau]

Well, we knew it would happen. My question is: Where did the sword come from, and where are the dark warriors?

aside from the fact that I asked 2 questions, not 1, I still stand by my statement.

[Phil]

Well it is Tuesday here. Where I am it's evening.

[Kahkau]

It's still Monday here for another half an hour, because us people up here in minnesota (and everyone else in Central time) are slow... time zone wise. Mostly.

[Red Apprentice]

I'm waiting with bated breath to find out what the title is.

*Passes out from oxygen deprivation*

[darkie]

I think I see a patron here. As Brian did it before with King Steve and Bush elections, I feel something special for the premiere of the Revenge of the Siths XD

[Bob The Mercenary]

My question is: Where did the sword come from

It fell out of Fighter's (pocket?). He also made this obvious by trying to get it back through the whole episode.

Let's see, they're completely buried in snow and the dark warriors are gone. All that can save them now is a hadoken. Yup, I guess there's just no other choice...

...nope, no other choice. (hint hint Brian)

[Warlock]

I think I see a patron here. As Brian did it before with King Steve and Bush elections, I feel something special for the premiere of the Revenge of the Siths XD

Hmm. Interesting idea there. Perhaps BM can get hellking powers again, and wipe out the LWs and DWs, about the time WM returns from the beginning of time? It would explain Episode #434 (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=040626).

[liam_yates]

That would be a cool idea (especially seeing as though 434 could be interpreted into that), but I think the Universe should create a double or something, so in this one we could have the grande finale of White Mage and Black Mage fighting it out, but then we go back to the alternate one, in which we're back here and the story continues.

[Afgncaap5]

That would be cool, though I'd constantly debate which reality was "real." I don't know why my puny little mortal mind can't grasp that both realities can be equally real.

TINY-SPOILER
Looks like those who thought the previous episode's title was forshadowing were on to something....

[RMS Oceanic]

So Fighter has the supa-powah to induce avalanches? Cool!

[Trixbeat]

its called backfiring. Fighter attempts to use a power he doesn't have, so it backfires. Everything's logical (by 8-bit standards)

[Phil]

I doubt it. He doesn't really have any powers. He was wishful thinking. He's awake anyhow so he could try to wake up the others too, and BM could blast a way out.

[Red Apprentice]

Hey, check it out, a title. I can breathe now.

[Phil]

You seriously think Brian would forget to put a title in there?

[Psycrow]

I'm not sure if anyone noticed (I didn't read all the replies yet), but 520 and 521 seem to have titles that refer to the comics *after* them. 521 was the cave-in but 520 was called "Cave Inn", but had nothing to do with an inn or a cave-in. 521 is called "Use the targetting computer. That's what it's there for. ", but there's nothing about a computer, etc here.
Anyway, nice to see Fighter doing some monologue here, how often do we get solo Fighter time :)
Edit: Looks like I was the first to point it out. I deserve a cookie for that
Expect something computer/target related from the next comic, buwahaha

[The Argent Lord]

And now, for the mostly off-topic rant about 434:

*Ahem*OMG, it all makez teh sens nw!!11!!1!1one11! BM is teh yllow and WM r teh red!!!!!111!!eleventhousandonehundredeleven WM dos nut beleve in fate n e more b cuz she is teh godxxor. BM dys and trns al evlly glwy-ish HelLKINg. I t teh smart!!!exclamationpoint

Thank you.

[Jamini]

Either I just made up these powers or... I MUST NOT BE TRYING HARD ENOUGH!

^^, fun.

My bet is the DW are nearby, working on the cold fusion generator, hope they are ok...

[Novasol]

Well, at least the cave is insulated now, so they might not die.

[Red Apprentice]

You seriously think Brian would forget to put a title in there?

It seems that it did slip his mind, at least for a little while.

[Mad Jack the Pirate]

I'm not sure if anyone noticed (I didn't read all the replies yet), but 520 and 521 seem to have titles that refer to the comics *after* them. 521 was the cave-in but 520 was called "Cave Inn", but had nothing to do with an inn or a cave-in. 521 is called "Use the targetting computer. That's what it's there for. ", but there's nothing about a computer, etc here.
Anyway, nice to see Fighter doing some monologue here, how often do we get solo Fighter time :)
Edit: Looks like I was the first to point it out. I deserve a cookie for that
Expect something computer/target related from the next comic, buwahaha


er . . . no.


-'Cave Inn" refers to the fact that the warriors (Light and dark) were sleeping and recharged up.

-the Targeting computer line is from star wars. In star wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Luke is hung upside down in an ice cave by an ice monster, and he uses the force to pick up his lightsaber and cut himself free. therefore the title refers to the inherent star wars reference.

[Trixbeat]

Who's to say they aren't already dead? This is either gonna end with WM coming or a hadoken from BM. I think.

[Bob The Mercenary]

521 is called "Use the targetting computer. That's what it's there for. ", but there's nothing about a computer, etc here.

I'm pretty sure he decided on that name because it's a funny allusion to Star Wars, and Fighter's attempt to use "the force" to get his sword back only strengthens the theory. Plus, why didn't Luke just use the targeting computer in addition to the force? He would've pwned the Death Star even faster.

[Elmer J.]

I'm pretty sure he decided on that name because it's a funny allusion to Star Wars, and Fighter's attempt to use "the force" to get his sword back only strengthens the theory. Plus, why didn't Luke just use the targeting computer in addition to the force? He would've pwned the Death Star even faster.

It's because Luke used the force instead of the targeting computer, and Fighter attempted to use the force but it does not exist in 8bit world.
So if Fighter were in the same situation as Luke, he would have to use the targeting computer, since he cannot use the Force.

And using the targeting computer was part of a lack of trust in the Force, thus they are mutually exclusive.

[G.I.R.]

Right... what Elmer said...

[RickZarber]

Actually, the title is nearly a direct quote from Thumb Wars.

[Martyr]

Shoot...

I was hoping that it'd be called, There is no Try.
(There is only Do and Do Not)

But, I guess, Fighter's example fell into neither of those catagories. He definately did something. (Even though he was only trying, albeit trying VERY HARD) That something simply has nothing to do with the force.

[Paper Ninja]

The avalanche was caused by his screaming, caused by his straining, caused by thinking he had powers, but wasn't trying hard enough to invoke them.

[Sato]

I thought he flatulated....

oops....

^^

[RedScar]

Fighter will still get them down. I bet. Hadoken would kill them. And then this will happen again...
:fighter: You could of killed us with that blast!
:bmage: Ya but, I didn't.

[yoav]

Wow I halfway predicted what will happen.Reading DD so much has finally paid off.

Although there was no spirtual mentor one that is the end of those Star Wars references.


Or is it?

[JuggyFWB]

My concept of Episode 434 is that it's Black Mage and Fighter talking in the future, after Black Mage has become Chaos and wiped out the rest of the LW group. It can't be White Mage he's talking too, because thier debating fate vs free will, and White Mage believes in destiny and such.

And yes, I know that in FF 1 Garland was Chaos, but nobody has ever accused Brian of follow FF continuity to damn closely anyways.

As far as THIS comic goes, I think it's pretty good. Not as excellent as some of the past, but even Brian can't pump out extraordinary laughs EVER SINGLE TIME.

[sasuto]

Actually, the title is nearly a direct quote from Thumb Wars.
what do you mean a "nearly direct quote?" I is an exact quote from thumb wars, just wondering, if we're all Star wars now is Garland Darth Vader??? OMG he's fighter's mother (too much thumb wars)

TO MANY ONAMONTAPIA'S in this episode

look's like thief was the only one who's plan they "used", the use the Ice's natural insulation, GO THIEF

[Phil]

My concept of Episode 434 is that it's Black Mage and Fighter talking in the future, after Black Mage has become Chaos and wiped out the rest of the LW group. It can't be White Mage he's talking too, because thier debating fate vs free will, and White Mage believes in destiny and such.

And yes, I know that in FF 1 Garland was Chaos, but nobody has ever accused Brian of follow FF continuity to damn closely anyways.

As far as THIS comic goes, I think it's pretty good. Not as excellent as some of the past, but even Brian can't pump out extraordinary laughs EVER SINGLE TIME.

I think he's pretty consistent with his wit. It's not easy to get the right balance of humour to please everyone, and Brian does a great job of it. It would also be the more easier style of comics to produce because all he has to do is cut and past the characters into the scene than add the speach bubbles.

[zdude255]

Why doesn't Fighter cut them down with one of his 3 other swords?

Also typo in title: shouldn't "targetting" be "targeting?"

[The Fifth Power]

Because then it wouldn't be funny.

But they must be in the Ice cave, where they get whatever they needed in FFI?

[RickZarber]

what do you mean a "nearly direct quote?"

As in, he paraphrased. Though upon further thought, I belive the whole thing is actually:

Oobie-Doob: Use the instrument panel, Loke.
Loke: The what?
Oobie-Doob: The instrument panel. That's what it's there for. Advanced weaponry designed to hit small targets.

I could be wrong; I don't have the film on hand. And I before I gave it serious thought, I confused "targeting computer" with "instrument panel". It's entirely likely that Brian wasn't quoting at all, as it's a fairly obvious joke. So I retract any sense of knowing what I was talking about in my first post. I blame sleep deprivation.

[RedScar]

look's like thief was the only one who's plan they "used", the use the Ice's natural insulation, GO THIEFActually thief said bulid an igloo. Not all mostfrezze to death, get taken gy a yeti into a ice cave, and then hang from the celling the rest of the night.

No as for when fighter pulls the sword out of the ice(eventually) why so I feel like theres some voice saying "You got the Master Sword!"?

Seriously now (because I want to stay on topic and spaming is bad.) The title title does refer to a star wars item, which is sad because I don't like Star Wars (don't hate me) and I reconigzed it.

[crabsoneyes]

Obviously Fighter couldn't get his sword because he wasn't trying hard enough! Fighter can do anything if he tries!

Yeah... you may have guessed I'm a bit of a fighter fan. ;-D

Love the sound of his ears exploding :P

[Bob The Mercenary]

Obviously Fighter couldn't get his sword because he wasn't trying hard enough! Fighter can do anything if he tries!

As shown when he defeated gravity (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=041211).

[RedScar]

As shown when he defeated gravity (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=041211).
Actually he didn't defeat gravity. He and the others were merely summoned to Sadra. He just chose to fly them there.

[Loyal]

Shh! Don't ruin the moment, dammit!

[RedScar]

Wait which moment? There was a moment? Ahh... My brain hurts.

Love the sound of his ears exploding :P Ummm. That sound was the cave entrance co-lase-ing.

[The Argent Lord]

My concept of Episode 434 is that it's Black Mage and Fighter talking in the future, after Black Mage has become Chaos and wiped out the rest of the LW group. It can't be White Mage he's talking too, because thier debating fate vs free will, and White Mage believes in destiny and such.

I'll assume you had trouble understanding my post. I'll reiterate: Maybe White Mage doesn't believe in fate anymore, being a god and all. I mean, when you're omnipotent, it makes it kinda hard to believe that anything is predestined and not just a really powerful being screwing with everyone.

[RedScar]

I noticed something. If Black Mage becomes Hell King again... And if White mage stays god... Then what happens if White Mage was going to say she liked Black Mage (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=041214)?

[neyo the king]

Ah, a nice Star Wars reference. Just what the world needed. Great comic, too, with the avalance and Fighter try to use the force. Now BM will be woken up, ask Fighter what the heck happened, Fighter will then babble on about the force and such, then Theif will wake up, and steal stuff while its still dark, BM will use a Hadoken to get them out, lighting the place up, reveiling Theif in the process of stealing someone's gold.

I have it all figured out...

[RedScar]

I doubt Black Mage would ask Fighter for anything, defintly not information. But you never said how they would get down so it doesn't work.

[Aerozord]

hey I just realized the title of the comic is one of my favorite lines from Thumb Wars

[Number 81]

What about the obvious problem: Black Mages is TRAPPED with the some of the biggest idiots in 8BT

[Loyal]

Yes, that does pose a problem. After all, he can't Hadoken his way out, because 1) It would cause a cave-in (to add to the avalanche), or 2), the resulting explosion would kill them all.

[RedScar]

Yes, that does pose a problem. After all, he can't Hadoken his way out, because 1) It would cause a cave-in (to add to the avalanche), or 2), the resulting explosion would kill them all.
I don't know we could get http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=010323anthoer...
:fighter:You could of killed us with that blast!
:bmage: Ya but, I didn't.

Now that the caves got, they're not stuck in it.

[Loyal]

That's a forest. There's plenty of room for the sheer energy to bleed out.

However, they're now in a sealed-in cave, with no place for the massive excess of energy to go. Thus, they'll take the brunt of it.

You just got Physic'd.

[Cybren]

How'd he get physc'd? You're discussing a haduken!

[Loyal]

It explodes.

There's no place for the explosive energy to go.

Light Warriors get vaporized by the explosion.

[RedScar]

"It explodes." Ha! You think your so smart. Check this. (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=041127) Thats right.
:bmage: Coherent Beam Of Destruction! Not Explosion. I think you need to realise that it would destroy everything. Not foucus energy and light and heat to blow up things. That's not hadoken. That's... I just described Flare. Not the all powerful Hadoken.

[Chargos]

I think you all are forgetting this (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=020115) and followed by this (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=020117). Clearly showing the use of Hadoken in an enclosed space, that the only noticable victim is Black Mage. I think a few dozen cubic meters of ice and snow would be considerably weaker than an EPS Wall spell.

[Afgncaap5]

I can see Black Mage casting Hadoken at the entrance, thus removing the snow.

Only to have that cause another avalanche, thus blocking the entrance yet again.

Thus removing Black Mage from the use of Hadoken for the rest of the day. Because fate's mean like that.

[Sandrock]

I think red mage would still blame it on a failed saveing throw. But besides from that if fighter trys a Jedi trick what other star wars junk will there be. If you think about the yedi was killed and then sleeped in. [aKa Hon Solo 1st shot with the light saber on what they ride things...] with this in mind IM sure they are gonna find an other cave with all sorts of Star War jokes as the number of lukes X-wing or something like that heh XD.

For real...ya Black Mage probly trys to hadoken the rest of the guys but he makes a exit by mistake. Then fighter gets stabed. XD

[Paper Ninja]

Lesse...
There was the Wampa
The force (force pull by fighter)
The targeting computer
The "Friends" reference ('cause we all know that the work for the Sith)
I wonder if fighters master will make a ghostly apperance?

Oh, and the things they rode on were called Taun Taun's

[Sandrock]

Lesse...
There was the Wampa
The force (force pull by fighter)
The targeting computer
The "Friends" reference ('cause we all know that the work for the Sith)
I wonder if fighters master will make a ghostly apperance?

Oh, and the things they rode on were called Taun Taun's

*black mage waveing his arms* Im upside down in a snow field sleeping with the blood rushing to my head and you want me to remember the name of the dumb beast in some dumb movie that is Taun Taun? More like Tom-Tom from 3 ninjas!.

But ya its getting very starwarsy all of a sudden. And Fighter master has been seen...once...twice...3rd....4th....lest 5 times in the past.

Once - Fighterdoken
2nd - Spider cut
3rd - um...mmmm
last time - Vs the 6 handed BB murder boss.

[Loyal]

"It explodes." Ha! You think your so smart. Check this. (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=041127) Thats right.
:bmage: Coherent Beam Of Destruction! Not Explosion. I think you need to realise that it would destroy everything. Not foucus energy and light and heat to blow up things. That's not hadoken. That's... I just described Flare. Not the all powerful Hadoken.:thief:: I'll just present this evidence which I'm sure will make my point clear.

Like this! (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=010323)

And this! (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=021228)

And lastly... This! (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=031204)

Owned.

[Chargos]

I think you forgot this (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=011228) one.

[Loyal]

No, I didn't forget. I just felt that I had more than made my point clear.

[Kahkau]

Isn't it a coherent beam of light that CREATES an explosion?

I'm far too lazy to find them, but it clearly shows a defined beam of light in many episodes, whic then leads to the explosion.

So you're both right.

[RedScar]

But sense mine comes first then I am right first. I think you forgot this (http://www.nuklearpower.com/daily.php?date=011228) one.They never said he used hadoken.

Edit: Fixed quote problem, forgot the ]

[Loyal]

But sense mine comes first then I am right first.:bmage:: I REFUSE to dignify that with a statement.

[RedScar]

:bmage:: I REFUSE to dignify that with a statement.

But didn't you just make a statment by saying you would make a statement? Yes but see I can prove you wrong in 3hours and 20minutes that it won't kill them all. Or that he won't use it that fast.

[Loyal]

I wasn't responding to that in particular. I was merely quoting something and then saying that I wouldn't respond to it so as to say that it was obvious how flawed it was.

Now, LET'S GET BACK ON TOPIC NOW!!

Besides, you wouldn't be the one proving me wrong, that'd be Brian's job. So ha.

[RedScar]

Ah... Wait then what's my job? Anyways I think that fighter will get then down and Theif will get them out. It's be awhile sense he's done anything. that or we'll see the dark warriors again. Probally only in the last panel though. But we must wait 1hour and 1/2. We shall see.

[PhasmaRok]

They'll either get out via Hadoken, or through the "back-door" gag. That was the coup de'grace of the Drizz'l storyline. Mmm, ah...

[RedScar]

Wait it's a cave. Caves don't have back doors. Wait... Yes they do. Anyways I think any one of them could get them out. That way I can't be wrong. 1 hour 6 minutes.

[Meister]

Post limit and new thread is up.

Been noticing a trend here lately...