471: And then I died

[shiney]

Maybe because Dr. Swordopolis was trying to say there is a greater meaning behind who he is and why he is a swordman. Thus creating a relation between the knowledgable and wise red speaker, and fighter himself, and suggesting that perhaps, perhaps he won't be a complete naive loser throughout the course of the whole comic.

Dr. Swordopolis seemed to be saying he runs into Fighter-like idiots all the time. His visit with Fighter doesn't really seem to signify anything special, other than just trying to speak some sense to the poor fool.

[shiney]

Then you missed the entire point of that comic and should take literature courses so you can understand it more accurately. It's not the "why do I get the idiots" part, it's the bit before. "Did you choose the sword or did the sword choose you". It was a mix of Brian's typical joking with the seriousness of his so-called 'weird' comics.

Suggesting that either it was destiny or it was free will. The acts we take imposing a sense of narrative. Do you see the correlation?

[MFD]

Wow... so much to respond too... geez.

Originally Posted by Muktar

My opinion on the previous cryptic scene: I think the red texted talker is kary herself. A showdown of the magically enhanced, pointy object wielding, homicidal psychopaths.

The fact that the red speaker references BM's ride on the deathtrap means nothing to you?

As for my opinion on the future: What would be a fantastic follow up would be for someone to cast some spell to give fighter an extra pair of arms so he can wield all four swords at once, which would level him with Kary after his new fire armor.

You say fantastic, I say odd. You say potayto, I say potahto.

Originally Posted by swifters

Judging by the more respectful tone of BM and the Yellow Speaker's agitated tone, I'd say the Rep Speaker is probably WM. (Oh, and in regards to the poster who used the text color to decipher who the speakers were, the text color doesn't have anything to do with it. I mean, come on, no one has yellow text.)

Except BM had fiery-yellow text when he returned from Hell.

Originally Posted by evileeyore

I don't see it.

Fighter is still talking about sword-chucks (hilarity ensues), Theif is still stealing/sneaking/lying, Red Mage is still MinMaxing/UberSkilling/Cheating, Black Mage is still a homicidal/powermad/WM lusting monkey, White Mage is still a goody-goody, Black Belt is still temporarily wacked/finds the 'backway'...

When was the last time Fighter mentioned swordchucks? Or liking swords for that matter? Thief has a purpose; his father convinced him to save the world. Red Mage's epiphany should come along soon, since he is likely the Bearer of the Fire Orb, but you seem to forget that he's also a crossdresser with Daddy problems. Thief isn't just messing with his mind. Black Mage has realized the futility of stabbing Fighter. This time, he let the idiot off with a slap. White Mage played hardball with the dwarves to repair the deathtrap. And Blackbelt... maybe this is his moment of character growth. I cannot view him in the same way now. I LIKED him, dammit. I still do, when he comes back. If.

Originally Posted by Wetflame

I don't think I've ever anticipated a new episode as much as this. Brian's really holding us at the edge of our seats. I just hope he doesn't let us fall off.

And isn't Brian at Ubercon this week?

Originally Posted by shiney

Then you missed the entire point of that comic and should take literature courses so you can understand it more accurately. It's not the "why do I get the idiots" part, it's the bit before. "Did you choose the sword or did the sword choose you". It was a mix of Brian's typical joking with the seriousness of his so-called 'weird' comics.

Suggesting that either it was destiny or it was free will. The acts we take imposing a sense of narrative. Do you see the correlation?

Yes, and that has absolute shit to do with Fighter becoming 'enlightened' on down the road. I didn't say the comic didn't have serious aspects.

[MFD]

It does indeed have "shit" to do with an enlightened Fighter. Once he realizes what Swordopolis is trying to tell him, he'll be enlightened. And easy on swearing at the mods. It's not healthy.

Originally Posted by MFD

It does indeed have "shit" to do with an enlightened Fighter. Once he realizes what Swordopolis is trying to tell him, he'll be enlightened. And easy on swearing at the mods. It's not healthy.

I wasn't intending the swearing as disrespect towards the administrator. As far as I know, there's no rule against swearing, right? (Correct me on this if I'm wrong.)

Swordopolis hasn't been seen in a while, and the possibility of Fighter remembering what he said and saying "OMG IM ENLITEND NOW LOL" is zero. I don't think Swordopolis is even meant to break through to Fighter, doesn't he usually show up just to save him from death?

And, even if Fighter realizes somehow that the sword was always his destiny, is that really going to change anything? It's not as if that realization has any direct correlation with his intelligence.

[Wetflame]

... What shiney said; that and we know that Fighter speaks in Red Boxes.

The white tint emphasises that he's gained some power.

Also, as further evidence towards the Light Warriors Time Travel theory;

1) It would explain where they got the Orbs
2) When Fighter/Knight turns to Wizard, and comments on the "levelling up". That's so Red Mage No doubt if it was a "true" Red Wizard he'd be a little more mature and focused. I'm not sure if Brian was thinking exactly that at the time, but he may work it into it.
3) Fighter appears to lead the party. Now, in a group with a charismatic Ninja, noble White Wizard, and Knowldable Red Wizard, why would he be the leader? Because of the damn destiny thing you always get in FF games =P
And if Fighter really did have this amazing destiny; it's really the only way anyone would let him lead.

[shiney]

It feels as if you are being purposefully obtuse. Don't people grow up over time? Don't perceptions change? Assuming that fighter is now as he always will be until the end of the entire storyline is exceptionally close-minded. Maybe he won't remember and be enlightened in a snap, that's why it's a correlation, not an absolute. It's related to without necessarilly being the cause of.

You sure are fixated on being stubborn. Open your mind a little.

Edit: it could have an effect on his 'intelligence' - thing is, he's very intelligent. Just naive and immature. Maybe he'll become far more mature, and as a result the shreds of innocence will fall away and he can see things for what they really are. Who knows? But to discount it offhand is fairly rude.

Originally Posted by Wetflame

... What shiney said; that and we know that Fighter speaks in Red Boxes.

The white tint emphasises that he's gained some power.

... And I already replied to what Shiney said. As for the red boxes, that has nothing to do with it. Black Mage's regular text is blue, but it changes to red and orange/yellow. If anything, having red text is a mark against him judging by the change in BM's text.