2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
[ Stranded in the Dessert ]
Title Text: We could go back to town OR we could get a veeeeery long straw
Title Text: We could go back to town OR we could get a veeeeery long straw
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
'Until "indefinitely" happens' I wonder what he meant by that (it was probably stated earlier, but I'm drawing a blank on it). And I swear if Daryl keeps eating like that, he'll end up looking like Weird Al from the Fat music video...which would actually be pretty funny.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Maybe if they plug Keene's manna into the thing, they can boost its range to cover all of Babylon Gardens, thus preventing Pete or Dragon from interfering with them.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Wait if all other futures were bad compared to them just sitting in the desert doing nothing forever why in the world would she help them?
Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
You know what you gotta do King ! ... I don´t know what it is, but Im sure you do
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
A decision has been made.
A choice has been returned.
A game has been well played.
A break has been earned.
The desert beckons for a time
as King decides on forever
until the warning bells do chime,
accompanied by a Gryphon feather.
Daryl's here for comic effect
and to keep paws on the ground.
He knows what they can expect
and that starvation is rarely sound...
A choice has been returned.
A game has been well played.
A break has been earned.
The desert beckons for a time
as King decides on forever
until the warning bells do chime,
accompanied by a Gryphon feather.
Daryl's here for comic effect
and to keep paws on the ground.
He knows what they can expect
and that starvation is rarely sound...
Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Let it be this!^^^^^Douglas Collier wrote:Maybe if they plug Keene's manna into the thing, they can boost its range to cover all of Babylon Gardens, thus preventing Pete or Dragon from interfering with them.
Imagine the reaction of them two cosmic teens.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
King+hat=Playtime is over.
Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
A very elegant solution! So now we know why they needed Bruce and Roosevelt, as the best experts on the outback!
Plus, there is the occasion to elaborate adventures in a new scenario.
Plus, DARYL COULD LOSE WEIGHT
Plus, there's the chance of puppies in the desert!
MAJOR downside: Sabrina and Fido are separated Though she, not being an avatar, is not technically bound to the 'quitting' rule, so she could go back to Babylon together with Rock and his crew..provided Rock would miss the chance to shoot a whole adventure series in exclusive with divine special effects!
I'd wonder how Peanut would take these news, but he *does* know how to make the best of any situation. Plus, avatar or not, Tarot is still a telepath and could stay linked with him.
Sure thing above all, with KARISHAD around, things are so going to be UN-boring
Plus, there is the occasion to elaborate adventures in a new scenario.
Plus, DARYL COULD LOSE WEIGHT
Plus, there's the chance of puppies in the desert!
MAJOR downside: Sabrina and Fido are separated Though she, not being an avatar, is not technically bound to the 'quitting' rule, so she could go back to Babylon together with Rock and his crew..provided Rock would miss the chance to shoot a whole adventure series in exclusive with divine special effects!
I'd wonder how Peanut would take these news, but he *does* know how to make the best of any situation. Plus, avatar or not, Tarot is still a telepath and could stay linked with him.
Sure thing above all, with KARISHAD around, things are so going to be UN-boring
...Or THISAcritic2 wrote:Let it be this!^^^^^Douglas Collier wrote:Maybe if they plug Keene's manna into the thing, they can boost its range to cover all of Babylon Gardens, thus preventing Pete or Dragon from interfering with them.
Imagine the reaction of them two cosmic teens.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Being in Austrailia would make for a nice vacation break.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
So, are there only four strips left before the arc ends? Rick said they would be around 45.
It does look like they will just stay there doing nothing until (Insert rest of plan here.).Gbr23 wrote:You know what you gotta do King ! ... I don´t know what it is, but Im sure you do
I thought foxes couldn't have offsprings with pomeranians.valerio wrote:Plus, there's the chance of puppies in the desert!
20th century fox? Given that this is the year 2020, that fox must be dead by now. Sadface! : (
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
It still rather blows really that basically Kings corgi self is now, quite simply an elaborate illusion activated by that watch now. So really hes still Joel. That still kinda saddens me a bit. And honestly while the thought of Bailey and him having puppies, the reality is it can never happen.
At any rate we still have Keenes little manna egg or whatever it is to fulfill a purpose.
At any rate we still have Keenes little manna egg or whatever it is to fulfill a purpose.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Are you SURE his true form is now still Human? What if turning him back to Human, forcing a change on him again, was Pete's parting shot and he now really is the Corgi?ConvoyWolf wrote:It still rather blows really that basically Kings corgi self is now, quite simply an elaborate illusion activated by that watch now. So really hes still Joel. That still kinda saddens me a bit. And honestly while the thought of Bailey and him having puppies, the reality is it can never happen.
At any rate we still have Keenes little manna egg or whatever it is to fulfill a purpose.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Good idea, Daryl. The last time someone wandered a desert based on the actions of a god... Let's just say they didn't get back anytime soon.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
I can't really quote easily on mobile, but I would like to say that Sabrina is an avatar. You'll notice Spirit Dragon was controlling her actions and whatnot. ;3
Also, Pete didn't "turn" King into Joel; the original spell expired. That being a corgi requires Joel keep in constant contact with the watch would seem to indicate corgi is not his standard shape, would it not?
Also, Pete didn't "turn" King into Joel; the original spell expired. That being a corgi requires Joel keep in constant contact with the watch would seem to indicate corgi is not his standard shape, would it not?
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
If he lets go of the watch he becomes Joel again. He cannot be King without that watch.Welsh Halfwit wrote:Are you SURE his true form is now still Human? What if turning him back to Human, forcing a change on him again, was Pete's parting shot and he now really is the Corgi?ConvoyWolf wrote:It still rather blows really that basically Kings corgi self is now, quite simply an elaborate illusion activated by that watch now. So really hes still Joel. That still kinda saddens me a bit. And honestly while the thought of Bailey and him having puppies, the reality is it can never happen.
At any rate we still have Keenes little manna egg or whatever it is to fulfill a purpose.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
I agree with Daryl, going to town for a strawberry milkshake would be the right thing in this situation.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
funny, because it was clearly stated that Tarot is the avatar. And unless contrarily stated, there cannot be TWO avatars per player.Dissension wrote:I can't really quote easily on mobile, but I would like to say that Sabrina is an avatar. You'll notice Spirit Dragon was controlling her actions and whatnot. ;3
Also, Pete didn't "turn" King into Joel; the original spell expired. That being a corgi requires Joel keep in constant contact with the watch would seem to indicate corgi is not his standard shape, would it not?
Also, sadly, yes for now.
Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
...I wanna take that watch from h-*gets bricked*ConvoyWolf wrote:If he lets go of the watch he becomes Joel again. He cannot be King without that watch.
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Now there's a strange discussion.
I would say the human form is his base form, but that doesn't mean the other is just an illusion, it seems more like a transformation. So, whether puppies are a possibility or not, we still can't tell.
And I don't get why there's so much fuss over whether he's King or Joel, those are just names; he's always been the same character, just with two forms.
I would say the human form is his base form, but that doesn't mean the other is just an illusion, it seems more like a transformation. So, whether puppies are a possibility or not, we still can't tell.
And I don't get why there's so much fuss over whether he's King or Joel, those are just names; he's always been the same character, just with two forms.
Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
"You don't like blowing your winter coat, eh hon?"Xane wrote:"This is still terrible for our complexions, though."
So it's Chekhov's gun? Plausible!Douglas Collier wrote:Maybe if they plug Keene's manna into the thing, they can boost its range to cover all of Babylon Gardens, thus preventing Pete or Dragon from interfering with them.
You're assuming that it's an illusion and not an actual shape shift? Why?ConvoyWolf wrote:It still rather blows really that basically Kings corgi self is now, quite simply an elaborate illusion activated by that watch now.
That's what Pete claimed would happen when he appeared at the wedding, but (1) Pete is an unreliable voice (he lies), and (2) the timing is wrong: King wasn't turned back "after the spell ran out". he was turned back after Pete got his power back, and Pete's comment in the last panel implies he was actively turning him back to Joel:Dissension wrote:Also, Pete didn't "turn" King into Joel; the original spell expired.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Cause that's where the fight is, and the fight is still technically happening.Kitch wrote:Why would they be stranded in the desert?
Also, great strong words from King. Hopefully spending time in Australia will do some good.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Aww, poor Daryl.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Funnily enough, Daryl has a point. I doubt any of them has good survival instincts, and King being originally human, probably less so. Unless he was resourceful as a kid.
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that's why you need a couple of kangaroos.D-Rock wrote:Funnily enough, Daryl has a point. I doubt any of them has good survival instincts, and King being originally human, probably less so. Unless he was resourceful as a kid.
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Considering he had to rely on his pets after they kidnapped him and then they abandoned him, I assume he has at least a little bit of survival experience.D-Rock wrote:Funnily enough, Daryl has a point. I doubt any of them has good survival instincts, and King being originally human, probably less so. Unless he was resourceful as a kid.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Really effective use of speech bubble placement in this strip; Rick sure knows his stuff!
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Not sure if intentional.valerio wrote:a couple of kangaroos.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Because shape shifting usually (but i suppose not mandatory) requires a transformation sequence where one becomes the other and back. Plus shape shifting is often an ability that the person posesses internally and can activate at whim. In Kings case he needs an exterior source to maintain the apperance of his corgi form. But then again thats just my perception of the situation. Plus its not explained whether hes a corgi on the inside or not.Argent wrote:You're assuming that it's an illusion and not an actual shape shift? Why?ConvoyWolf wrote:It still rather blows really that basically Kings corgi self is now, quite simply an elaborate illusion activated by that watch now.
Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
And sometimes it doesn't, or the transformation is instantaneous. There's no conservation of mass-energy when it comes to the Celestials in Housepets!ConvoyWolf wrote:Because shape shifting usually (but i suppose not mandatory) requires a transformation sequence where one becomes the other and back.
And often it isn't. Werewolves, for example, need the light of a full moon. Sailor Moon needs her scepter.Plus shape shifting is often an ability that the person posesses internally and can activate at whim.
They said he had to make a choice. He's done that.Plus its not explained whether hes a corgi on the inside or not.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Am I the only one who sees a relationship between Karishad and Dragon? Am I?
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Is this arc the first time Other Daryl ever spoke? (at least on screen)
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Now that you mentioned it, there does seem to be hints of a relationship between those two.Gamewolf67 wrote:Am I the only one who sees a relationship between Karishad and Dragon? Am I?
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
So, if someone destroys the watch, Joel will be spared from a life as a dog and we can all go home?SuperStar wrote:...I wanna take that watch from h-*gets bricked*ConvoyWolf wrote:If he lets go of the watch he becomes Joel again. He cannot be King without that watch.
Kangaroos are herbivores, dogs, foxes, wolves, ferrets and cats ain't.valerio wrote:that's why you need a couple of kangaroos.
You speak as if you had real life experience on the subject. Most curious!ConvoyWolf wrote:shape shifting usually (but i suppose not mandatory) requires a transformation sequence where one becomes the other and back. Plus shape shifting is often an ability that the person posesses internally and can activate at whim. In Kings case he needs an exterior source to maintain the apperance of his corgi form. But then again thats just my perception of the situation. Plus its not explained whether hes a corgi on the inside or not.
20th century fox? Given that this is the year 2020, that fox must be dead by now. Sadface! : (
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
I retract my previous statements about illusion/shapeshifting. I dont want to cause an aregument.
And ill most likely keep my muzzle shut for now till next update.
And ill most likely keep my muzzle shut for now till next update.
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... Now what?
Forward, the Light Brigade!'
Was there a man dismay'd?
Not tho'(though) the soldiers knew
Some one had blunder'd:
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Was there a man dismay'd?
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Some one had blunder'd:
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Looks like King is saying and going to do that seriously, and is also going to stay always as our King. He should really know what he's doing, because, at first sight this seems a weird decision. It's hard survive on a desert, and for what finality? Then, the nature in Australia is known to be very dangerous... Can't blame the other Daryl at all, for this time, when hunger calls... You're the same disgraceful, though.
Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Don't forget that they're dogs. Based on what my dogs eat, they'll have no problem adapting to the witchety grubs and white ants.
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
So a legal question. If King does have to turn back into Joel permanently, would that mean that King and Bailey's marriage would be annulled by default since it was under false pretenses? (King being a dog when he wasn't)
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Re: 2014/08/20 - Stranded in the Dessert
Only the avatars would be engaged in combat, since this is the duel. Tarot tag-teamed with her apprentice.valerio wrote:funny, because it was clearly stated that Tarot is the avatar. And unless contrarily stated, there cannot be TWO avatars per player.
Yes. You'll notice Karishad's texting Tarot, not Spirit Dragon.Gamewolf67 wrote:Am I the only one who sees a relationship between Karishad and Dragon? Am I?
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