Order of the Stick

rhinohelix · 2008-11-21T19:14:05.000Z

This is what it must be like to be a football (soccer) fan. It’s like he knows the exact number of strips with which he can push me to never click that link again and stops bullshitting at n-1.

Aeon221 · 2008-11-21T19:36:26.000Z

Well I’ll be, that one was good. Been a while!

It’s funny that he calls Belkar a one sided character, when Belkar is possibly the most iconic and memorable character in the story. Also funny:

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0003.html

Waltzer · 2008-11-21T20:23:53.000Z

Enjoyed this comic for the first time in forever. Rich’s flair for drama returns!

Sebmojo · 2008-11-21T21:38:08.000Z

Isn’t the point that strips like this one are so good because he’s spent the time doing the setups? I know it gets frustrating waiting ages for what feels like filler, but viewed as part of a fucking awesome whole I have no problems with the ones that are less than WHAM BAM.

Rimbo · 2008-11-21T22:15:33.000Z

Aeon221:

Also funny:

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0003.html

Whoa.

Geez, how does he DO that? Even more, how do other people remember/find these things?

Ed_Solomon · 2008-11-22T01:04:51.000Z

Aeon221:

Well I’ll be, that one was good. Been a while!

It’s funny that he calls Belkar a one sided character, when Belkar is possibly the most iconic and memorable character in the story. Also funny:

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0003.html

So that’s why Haley was wearing the green boots.

Dave_Markell · 2008-11-22T10:33:47.000Z

Sebmojo:

Isn’t the point that strips like this one are so good because he’s spent the time doing the setups?

Exactly. As I’ve said before, if you don’t like the pacing, don’t read the strip for a couple months, then catch up in one big blast. You’ll discover that the arcs read perfectly that way.

Hanacker · 2008-11-22T10:59:22.000Z

How did he get the passcode?

Alan_Au · 2008-11-22T11:13:50.000Z

Hanacker:

How did he get the passcode?

Greatatlantic:

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0602.html

See comic 602 for the passcode business. Basically, the Mark of Justice can only be removed when said passcode is said, and this cleric in a smidgeon of D.E.M. knows it. Beyond that, looks like I called it.

Alan

Hanacker · 2008-11-22T11:19:56.000Z

So the guy that puts it on always uses the same passcode? I guess that’s easier as long as the passcode doesn’t become common knowledge (which apparently it has).

Andrew_Mayer · 2008-11-22T11:51:14.000Z

Hanacker:

So the guy that puts it on always uses the same passcode? I guess that’s easier as long as the passcode doesn’t become common knowledge (which apparently it has).

If you’re wondering how he eats or breathes, or other science facts, repeat to yourself that it’s just a show, and I should really just relax.

I’m thinking that perhaps that’s sweating the details a little too much.

Rimbo · 2008-11-24T15:46:45.000Z

i think i just came

Dirt · 2008-11-24T16:00:17.000Z

Who would win in a fight? Roy or Belkar?

Andrew_Mayer · 2008-11-24T16:01:12.000Z

Nice to have him back.

JonRowe · 2008-11-24T16:13:51.000Z

The comic won’t load for me.

JonRowe · 2008-11-24T16:15:57.000Z

Fuck

Yes.

Sebmojo · 2008-11-24T18:10:43.000Z

…

Hoo boy.

Edit: From the OOTS forums, “Belkar is essentially, all the spartans from 300, compressed and with more shirt.”

Mike_O_Malley · 2008-11-24T18:22:52.000Z

YAYYYYYYY!!

Back on track.

Tortilla · 2008-11-25T06:18:23.000Z

Oh wow, that’s Belkar’s second finest moment ever.

Greatatlantic · 2008-11-25T09:56:54.000Z

Dirt:

Who would win in a fight? Roy or Belkar?

I’ve got to say Roy. I have no idea wether his BAB is better (though his weapon certaintly is), meaning in a straight fight it might go either way in service of plot. Its just he’s a lot smarter, wiser and more likely to have a cleric or arcane caster to buff before hand.

Personally, I’ve never really liked Belkar as a character. The unrepentent murderous thing is good for a random chuckle, but compared to the eternally scheming Lord Kabuto, he’s second fidle in my not so humble opinion. I guess I just find Lawful Evil more interesting.