#655: "You are so cool!" - Page 10

Skit · 01-31-2006, 12:20 PM

You know, I cannot help but think that this "blue magic" will not be as wonderful as Black Mage thinks it is. I am sure there's a horrible downside that Black Mage will discover the hard way just when he thinks he is invincible. I mean, aside from the goofy clothes. It would be too easy just to grant him such powerful magic and not at all fit with the theme of "Everything that happens, happens to hurt Black Mage."

Rocketlex · 01-31-2006, 12:35 PM

Okay, after reading the nexus thing, my theory is that Blue Magic isn't the only think BM will get. Chances are he'll be totally loaded with magical abilities, granting him the untold power of which he'd always dreamed.

...Then Fighter will do something stupid and screw it up for him...again, in a single motion.

In the end, BM will only have one or two new abilities left, just like the other LWs.

bass_virus · 01-31-2006, 12:39 PM

Magus' last line was probably the best line in the entire series.

Deck Knight · 01-31-2006, 12:53 PM

All I have to say is: MAGUS ROCKS! Dude, so awesome.

As far as Blue magic and hurting Black Mage: It'd be amusing if all the Blue Magic BM ever learned was Exploder or Pep Up. That would most certainly be ironic.

Other good choices are 1,000 needles, Aero, Aqua Breath, Bad Breath, Lv 5 Death, Lv 3 Flare... and for kicks, CT 5 Holy.

Whetstone · 01-31-2006, 12:53 PM

Bikke = teh r0xx0rz

Fifthfiend · 01-31-2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky Warrior Bob

Am I the only one who feels that BM is being shafted by the forces of evil? I mean Bahamut already upgraded BM, he just hasn't taken on his new form. Now, Magus seems to be taking credit for an impending upgrade which would've happened with or without the Forces O' Evil(tm), regardless.

SWB

It has been held that magic is a matter of possibilities and potentials. Perhaps Bahamut's class change creates the potential for change, and Magus is there to twist that change in order to serve himself and his dark masters.

There is significant evidence that Black Mage's powers are significantly beyond his capacity to control, to the extent that they even overwhelm his own underlying personality. Perhaps the class change which Bahamut precipitated would have had the effect of giving Black Mage greater control over his nexus-infused energies. Magus' role would then be to ensure that Black Mage's powers are instead let loose to the fullest of their destructive potential.

I must say, SWB, that your initial point certainly must be correct - Black Mage is clearly the pawn of powers and machinations beyond his ken.

Well maybe not a pawn. Like maybe a queen or a rook or something.

Actually it's probably more like Reversi.

Whatever, you get the idea.

Fuckers.

Side Note - Weren't you Sky Warrior KC or some silly shit? When'd that get changed back?

It's for the best, it was kinda stupid the other way.

gundevako · 01-31-2006, 01:19 PM

Am I the only one that thinks the plot has been showings it's 'serious' side a little bit more the last few comics, especially this last one? Not that I am complaining, I am just saying I kind of like how Brian has slipped this sub-plot(or main plot) underneath our noses and we now have the opportunity to see some great character development, which we haven't seen in awhile, and still keep the comedy.

I love it!!

bass_virus · 01-31-2006, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky Warrior Bob

Am I the only one who feels that BM is being shafted by the forces of evil? I mean Bahamut already upgraded BM, he just hasn't taken on his new form. Now, Magus seems to be taking credit for an impending upgrade which would've happened with or without the Forces O' Evil(tm), regardless.

BM's true power seems to be sealed as Magus indicated, by the sigils, so Bahamuts little enchantment didn't work i guess and that is why BM hasn't changed class yet. What frightens me is that once the corruption of the nexus is free from his body, will BM have a moral epiphiny like the one he was supposed to have at the Castle of Ordeals

Jared Todd · 01-31-2006, 02:40 PM

BM? Moral? Never...

Jaeger · 01-31-2006, 02:57 PM

Huh. It seems that it's been made almost obvious in the past that BM is important in the grand scheme of things. But, what about Fighter and Swordopolis? Where do they fit in? Are they on the opposite side?

I don't know. It's all very hard for me to put into words...All I can say is, this is definitely top-notch writing!

01-31-2006, 12:39 PM	#93
bass_virus Second gunman on the grassy knoll Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pissant town in a state cold enough to freeze hell over Posts: 490	Magus' last line was probably the best line in the entire series. __________________ The Dusk of Man Four Gods wait on the windowsill Where once eight Gods did war and will And if the Gods themselves may die What does that say for you and I?

01-31-2006, 01:19 PM	#97
gundevako Old School Samurai Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside of Cologne, Germany..No joke!! Posts: 67	Am I the only one that thinks the plot has been showings it's 'serious' side a little bit more the last few comics, especially this last one? Not that I am complaining, I am just saying I kind of like how Brian has slipped this sub-plot(or main plot) underneath our noses and we now have the opportunity to see some great character development, which we haven't seen in awhile, and still keep the comedy. I love it!! __________________ Making fun of clich�s has become a clich�! スケベbaby!

01-31-2006, 02:40 PM	#99
Jared Todd Boo Buddy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ca.. nad...nada? Posts: 685	BM? Moral? Never... __________________ http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4...h_todd/sig.png

01-31-2006, 12:20 PM	#91
Skit I really wanted that sandwich... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 366	You know, I cannot help but think that this "blue magic" will not be as wonderful as Black Mage thinks it is. I am sure there's a horrible downside that Black Mage will discover the hard way just when he thinks he is invincible. I mean, aside from the goofy clothes. It would be too easy just to grant him such powerful magic and not at all fit with the theme of "Everything that happens, happens to hurt Black Mage."

01-31-2006, 12:35 PM	#92
Rocketlex Shyguy Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 150	Okay, after reading the nexus thing, my theory is that Blue Magic isn't the only think BM will get. Chances are he'll be totally loaded with magical abilities, granting him the untold power of which he'd always dreamed. ...Then Fighter will do something stupid and screw it up for him...again, in a single motion. In the end, BM will only have one or two new abilities left, just like the other LWs.

01-31-2006, 12:53 PM	#94
Deck Knight Urge to kill... rising! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 108	All I have to say is: MAGUS ROCKS! Dude, so awesome. As far as Blue magic and hurting Black Mage: It'd be amusing if all the Blue Magic BM ever learned was Exploder or Pep Up. That would most certainly be ironic. Other good choices are 1,000 needles, Aero, Aqua Breath, Bad Breath, Lv 5 Death, Lv 3 Flare... and for kicks, CT 5 Holy.

01-31-2006, 12:53 PM	#95
Whetstone Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 78	Bikke = teh r0xx0rz

01-31-2006, 02:57 PM	#100
Jaeger Scheming Alien Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A tertiary subspace domain Posts: 24	Huh. It seems that it's been made almost obvious in the past that BM is important in the grand scheme of things. But, what about Fighter and Swordopolis? Where do they fit in? Are they on the opposite side? I don't know. It's all very hard for me to put into words...All I can say is, this is definitely top-notch writing!