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by Vertigo Fox
Wed Jun 14, 2023 11:03 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: Has a Movie ever made you cry?
Replies: 181
Views: 51709

Re: Has a Movie ever made you cry?

I was thinking the other day about how these education curricula seem to subtly instill the idea that doing work just because it's work is some kind of virtue, and it's probably no coincidence that that would make people less likely to question things like working long hours for low pay. And I reali...
by Vertigo Fox
Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: Forum Games
Topic: Corrupt a Wish
Replies: 4157
Views: 1236221

Re: Corrupt a Wish

Okay, you get a swimming pool filled with pure vanilla extract.
...what? it sounded like a bad idea already
And I like vanilla

I wish I could get a black hole named after me...
by Vertigo Fox
Sat May 06, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2023/05/05 - Home Is Where The Budget Is
Replies: 29
Views: 4135

Re: 2023/05/05 - Home Is Where The Budget Is

Harry Johnathan wrote: Fri May 05, 2023 2:39 am
Vertigo Fox wrote: Fri May 05, 2023 12:07 am I paid rent to my mom and dad for my last few years living with them.
Wasn't so bad.
Try making your kids pay rent in the 2020s economy and you’d just be a monster, lol.
True. We moved out in '19 XD
by Vertigo Fox
Fri May 05, 2023 12:07 am
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2023/05/05 - Home Is Where The Budget Is
Replies: 29
Views: 4135

Re: 2023/05/05 - Home Is Where The Budget Is

I paid rent to my mom and dad for my last few years living with them.
Wasn't so bad.
by Vertigo Fox
Fri Mar 03, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2023/03/03 - It’s Fine
Replies: 41
Views: 9933

Re: 2023/03/03 - It’s Fine

I could be wrong, it is a little confusing, the way I've taken it is that they will be able to change back eventually, when the... ahem... science... catches up, but it will take a little longer.

Heeey! Peanut and Grape! Missed you guys!
by Vertigo Fox
Fri Feb 24, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2023/02/24 - Do Not Adjust Your Dial
Replies: 46
Views: 12271

Re: 2023/02/24 - Do Not Adjust Your Dial

Amazee Dayzee wrote: Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:27 pm ..."Scientist, some kind of weird cat." :mrgreen:
I don't know, I think think that's just the sort of caption I'd want if I had to end up on the news again. :lol:

Funny that the cat of all transformees would be the one to end up keeping his sense of modesty :)
by Vertigo Fox
Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2023/02/24 - Do Not Adjust Your Dial
Replies: 46
Views: 12271

Re: 2023/02/24 - Do Not Adjust Your Dial

Lol, I commented on the wrong strip.
Ah well
by Vertigo Fox
Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2023/02/24 - Do Not Adjust Your Dial
Replies: 46
Views: 12271

Re: 2023/02/24 - Do Not Adjust Your Dial

It's a little surprising to me that they aren't considering the transformations that already happened to be "acts of terrorism" but I guess that would spoil the joke.
by Vertigo Fox
Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: World's ending in 2012? NOOOOOOOPE NASA. :3
Replies: 51
Views: 18972

Re: World's ending in 2012? NOOOOOOOPE NASA. :3

Wait...
You're all saying the world didn't end in 2012?

Huh
And here I was thinking I'd outlived it by 11 years :D
by Vertigo Fox
Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2023/02/07 - Like A Fox
Replies: 47
Views: 7240

Re: 2023/02/07 - Like A Fox

I enjoyed the suspense at first but... that was almost a month ago. Pacing a webcomic is hard, man. You gotta strike the right balance for engaging at one page at a time for people reading it as it's published and not too hectic for people reading in in chunks in the archive. Even as someone who sp...
by Vertigo Fox
Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2023/02/07 - Like A Fox
Replies: 47
Views: 7240

Re: 2023/02/07 - Like A Fox

...Rick's a great writer, but IMHO going for weeks while doing nothing but dropping vague confusing hints at a resolution, which won't mean anything until that same resolution finally puts them in context is... not great. Gimme some thought-meat to chew on already. Enough meaningless suspense :( Tha...
by Vertigo Fox
Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: What Are You Doing Today?
Replies: 4001
Views: 892495

Re: What Are You Doing Today?

Did get down to the San Diego Zoo... Hey, I'll probably be going there later in the year, I'm planning a trip to California in early March. Going to have to see the one in San Francisco as well, there's a snow leopard in there who I used to know very well. Well, then, ENJOY! Have not been to the Sa...
by Vertigo Fox
Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:17 am
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: What Are You Doing Today?
Replies: 4001
Views: 892495

Re: What Are You Doing Today?

NHWestoN wrote: Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:54 pm Did get down to the San Diego Zoo...
Hey, I'll probably be going there later in the year, I'm planning a trip to California in early March.
Going to have to see the one in San Francisco as well, there's a snow leopard in there who I used to know very well.
by Vertigo Fox
Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:52 am
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: What Are You Doing Today?
Replies: 4001
Views: 892495

Re: What Are You Doing Today?

Finally got back to writing some music today after more than two weeks without free time... and I just don't wanna stop, but at this point the song's definitely finished :D
Maybe I'll try and write another one over the weekend.
by Vertigo Fox
Thu Dec 22, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: Unpopular Stuf You're Interested In
Replies: 55
Views: 24295

Re: Unpopular Stuf You're Interested In

Even after the newest games in the series -- which I do still like, a lot -- Doom 3 is still my favourite Doom. Even that whole mechanic with the flashlight that people seem to hate is part of why it works for me. Still a huge fan of the industrial music genres too, both the electronic and metal var...
by Vertigo Fox
Tue Dec 06, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2022/12/06 - Pete, You Son Of A Bird
Replies: 25
Views: 2942

Re: 2022/12/06 - Pete, You Son Of A Bird

Uhh, where is that electric guitar coming from?
Well, I got a better question, Pete. Why do you celestials and demons keep interrupting my practice?

:P
by Vertigo Fox
Sat Nov 26, 2022 12:30 am
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2022/11/22 - A Dinosaur Story
Replies: 58
Views: 7245

Re: 2022/11/22 - A Dinosaur Story

Yeah, they both definitely have... issues... but I think hers are a lot more interesting :lol:
by Vertigo Fox
Fri Nov 25, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2022/11/22 - A Dinosaur Story
Replies: 58
Views: 7245

Re: 2022/11/22 - A Dinosaur Story

Don't wanna disappoint Pete or anything, I know I'm usually much more of a gryphon-lover, but in this case I really am more of a fan of Dragon.....
by Vertigo Fox
Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: Forum Games
Topic: Favorite _____ Game
Replies: 4174
Views: 1088493

Re: Favorite _____ Game

Gravy. With gravy on top and a side of gravy.
But I already got mine a month ago.


Favourite food to order for takeout?
by Vertigo Fox
Tue Nov 22, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: Forum Games
Topic: Favorite _____ Game
Replies: 4174
Views: 1088493

Re: Favorite _____ Game

Water...just plain ole distilled water. Agreed! At breakfast time, the excitement should come from what you're eating, not what you're drinking. Most important meal of the day and all that. Favorite snack to have while watching a movie at home? (or sporting eventor TV show) Used to be popcorn, but ...
by Vertigo Fox
Mon Nov 21, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: Weird/Strange Habits
Replies: 222
Views: 144919

Re: Weird/Strange Habits

I don't think that's so strange, I do it too sometimes...
...though it can be hit and miss, 'cause the songs I listen to a lot can go from two minutes long to almost twenty.
by Vertigo Fox
Sun Nov 20, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Forum Games
Topic: Favorite _____ Game
Replies: 4174
Views: 1088493

Re: Favorite _____ Game

Oh, that takes me... my grandfather passed away this week, and he had been living here in this city for a good few years. But before that, when he and my grandmother were living on the outskirts of a smaller city in a different province, there was this little forested area out in front of their hous...
by Vertigo Fox
Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: What Are You Doing Today?
Replies: 4001
Views: 892495

Re: What Are You Doing Today?

Working the weekend!
Today's a pretty average workload for a Saturday here but I just found out I'm gonna have my work cut out for me tomorrow!
by Vertigo Fox
Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:21 pm
Forum: Forum Games
Topic: True or False?
Replies: 8174
Views: 1597134

Re: True or False?

True-ish? Just as a hobby, and mostly writing songs, but I have got a few original fics out there and at least one overarching setting I'm working on.
I think one of them is on this board somewhere.

TUBM doesn't buy lottery tickets.
by Vertigo Fox
Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: Forum Games
Topic: True or False?
Replies: 8174
Views: 1597134

Re: True or False?

True! I visited Prague in 2018 -- and that's actually where I met this fine fellow whose face is on my profile and posts, and stole his face to put on my profile and my posts. :D ...I don't think he ever realized. :lol: TUBM appreciates alliteration more than anybody should probably be permitted to ...
by Vertigo Fox
Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: Discussion: Video Games
Replies: 7646
Views: 2053276

Re: Discussion: Video Games

Still might be worth a look. Not everything needs to have all those aspects, or I'd be disappointed pretty fast :) You know the interesting thing, if there's one thing the design in Stray reminded me of, it was the Knuckles/Rouge stages in Sonic Adventure 2. If they were built out to a massive size ...
by Vertigo Fox
Thu Sep 22, 2022 5:40 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: Discussion: Video Games
Replies: 7646
Views: 2053276

Re: Discussion: Video Games

I finished Stray a couple weeks ago and now I'm looking for more games like it, in any number of ways--- quadruped player characters, exploration/platforming with an emphasis on vertical space, quirky world and characters, etcetera... Started Spirit of the North last night (after reading about it he...
by Vertigo Fox
Sat Sep 03, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: What Are You Doing Today?
Replies: 4001
Views: 892495

Re: What Are You Doing Today?

Taking the cat for his yearly checkup-- we're nearly done and he can't wait to get back home.
by Vertigo Fox
Thu Sep 01, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: What do you like to wear?
Replies: 51
Views: 19197

Re: What do you like to wear?

Really depends on the seasons around here-- you can't really get attached to one outfit. I do have a 15 or 16 year old polar fleece sweater that I wear every winter, it still fits, never fades, still looks like it was made yesterday, and it will probably outlive me. One of the warmest winter things ...
by Vertigo Fox
Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: Out Of Context Quotes
Replies: 537
Views: 310820

Re: Out Of Context Quotes

"Copyedits are an informative stage where you tighten language, understand your patterns, notice repetitions, fix errors, find more problems, question your grasp of your mother tongue, succumb to panic and doubt, develop plans to fake your own death, and correct comma splices."
by Vertigo Fox
Fri Jun 03, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Forum Games
Topic: meowing to stuff.
Replies: 141
Views: 81292

Re: meowing to stuff.

MRRRRAAAAAAAOOOOOW
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rrrraaaaaooooo
rrrrraaaaaaoow
rrrrraaaaaaaaoooo


...snow leopard in the mountains :)
They may not talk much, but they’ve got some pipes on them, let me tell you
by Vertigo Fox
Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:28 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: THE OFFICIAL DREAM TOPIC!
Replies: 676
Views: 435619

Re: THE OFFICIAL DREAM TOPIC!

So, last night I had three entirely distinct dreams that involved me turning into a sea otter.
Even for my imagination that's a bit excessive.

But if anybody wanted proof that I'm not just a cat person, well... :D
by Vertigo Fox
Sun Apr 10, 2022 12:06 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: What Are You Doing Today?
Replies: 4001
Views: 892495

Re: What Are You Doing Today?

Recorded a few guitar and vocal overdubs for a track I pretty much finished two days ago-- but it's a slightly different sort of song than usual so I can forgive myself for a few ideas coming into my brain late. :lol: Going to have some ice cream in a few minutes, finish watching Saturday Night Live...
by Vertigo Fox
Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: Old Comic Discussion
Topic: 2022/04/08 - Life The Universe And Everything
Replies: 32
Views: 4143

Re: 2022/04/08 - Life The Universe And Everything

Lois cracked me up again. :mrgreen: I was kind of expecting something like the angels in Dresden Files where heaven is limited in how much it can help mortals because it has to uphold everyone's free will so that choices have meaning. So since a mortal made the choice to use the coins, heaven can't ...
by Vertigo Fox
Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: Media Median
Topic: Make the World Believe (that it's literally a giant tornado!)[short story]
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

Re: Make the World Believe (that it's literally a giant tornado!)[short story]

Night fell all too quickly as I padded down the path westwards, between wheat fields, at the fastest pace I could keep up. I found I could still see a little, even under the dark and cloud cover, but not enough to rely on sight alone. I slowed down, quieted my footsteps, and tried to listen for the ...
by Vertigo Fox
Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: Media Median
Topic: Make the World Believe (that it's literally a giant tornado!)[short story]
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

Re: Make the World Believe (that it's literally a giant tornado!)[short story]

I woke up just as suddenly to find my bladder already in the process of soaking through my bed sheets. It took a few moments of disorientation before I was able to get the unruly muscle back under control. The bedding stank worse than anything I think I’d ever smelled, but I knew I was still too exh...
by Vertigo Fox
Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: Media Median
Topic: Make the World Believe (that it's literally a giant tornado!)[short story]
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

Re: Make the World Believe (that it's literally a giant tornado!)[short story]

I decided to scope out the area the next morning before activating my disguise. After all, I wasn’t sure how paranoid these people were. If a strange cat-weasel-mongoose was seen lurking around the old bunker complex at the east end of the city that the brown dragon cult used as a church before any ...
by Vertigo Fox
Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: Media Median
Topic: Make the World Believe (that it's literally a giant tornado!)[short story]
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

Re: Make the World Believe (that it's literally a giant tornado!)[short story]

Make the World Believe A story of the World Cyclone Caolanthia, Earth, 892 AT “So, I hear you specialize in making disguises.” The ears of the creature sitting across from me on the straw-covered floor twitched backward slightly, and his black-nosed face lifted upwards, meeting my eyes with a sligh...
by Vertigo Fox
Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:21 pm
Forum: Media Median
Topic: Make the World Believe (that it's literally a giant tornado!)[short story]
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

Make the World Believe (that it's literally a giant tornado!)[short story]

This is a story I've been working on for a few months now, in a setting that I've been fleshing out in extreme detail since last fall. The world is... well I'll let the story's worldbuilding speak for itself instead of spoiling it here, but suffice to say that it's very weird. Right now the story's ...
by Vertigo Fox
Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: THE OFFICIAL DREAM TOPIC!
Replies: 676
Views: 435619

Re: THE OFFICIAL DREAM TOPIC!

I've had dreams about weird cities with consistent layouts too -- but within those dreams I tend to believe it's the city I live in or at least one I've been to. The other night I had a dream I was some kind of feline creature in some kind of parallel dimension looking for my wings. No, I don't know...