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Angry stupidity married to zero hesitation is basically invincible in their universe, basically she just needs to get drunk and shout "YOLO" and she can pretty much walk through all these fools.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 11:48 |
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Counter-argument: There's no crown. Whatever it is that keys want, getting obviously-cursed power from somebody else instead of working for it yourself clearly isn't a part of it.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 12:16 |
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Man, this is some Aesma-level bad decision making.PMush Perfect posted:Counter-argument: There's no crown. Whatever it is that keys want, getting obviously-cursed power from somebody else instead of working for it yourself clearly isn't a part of it. Counter-counter argument: Alison is at least trying to be different, which has been established as a good thing. I think we can all agree that the most likely consequences to this will be a mixed bag of one sort or another.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 16:33 |
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We'll have to wait and see, but I got the impression Incubus isn't really giving her any power at all; he's just going to crush her crippling self-doubt and/or self-loathing. The only reason this may equate to a Grand Elder Guru-esque immediate unlocking of power is because the power Allison has responds to will and assertiveness.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 18:30 |
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Renaissance Robot posted:We'll have to wait and see, but I got the impression Incubus isn't really giving her any power at all; he's just going to crush her crippling self-doubt and/or self-loathing. well, the problem with letting someone magically do that for her, is what's to stop him from taking it back
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 18:37 |
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quote:"“The Idiot: unshod and ungirded, he grasped at power, and found himself burned.” -Goblin Proverb" I'm more worried for Incubus.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 18:44 |
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Yeah as far as devil agreements seem to go he just agreed to getting murdered if he does basically anything to her.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 18:49 |
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Cowcaster posted:she just said if he tries to gently caress her over she'll kill him herself there's no question of how it's going to backfire on him No, I meant in the meantime. Clearly Incubus has plans for Allison, and I bet that even when Allison is working towards his goals he'll end up disappointed.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 19:20 |
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Given that Incubus was notably absent from the meeting of the Demiurges and also that he recognizes Allison as the heir, I think he expects Allison to go around and cause general, universal mayhem. I don't think he'll be disappointed.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 19:25 |
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Renaissance Robot posted:We'll have to wait and see, but I got the impression Incubus isn't really giving her any power at all; he's just going to crush her crippling self-doubt and/or self-loathing. He also seems to be going to teach get how to use magic more than just glowing fists.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 19:25 |
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I can't help but feel that this could backfire in hilarious ways for everyone. Isn't the whole reason the Demiurges don't actually try to take each other out because they don't want to disrupt the balance of power and have that one batshit crazy Demiurge decide to just declare war on them all? Can't imagine he'll be pleased when he realizes that Incubus just offered to team up with another potential player at that level. Of course if that's the case then I guess that means that Incubus is gearing up for some multiversal warfare.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 21:08 |
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This can only end well
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 21:10 |
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Archonex posted:I can't help but feel that this could backfire in hilarious ways for everyone. It was like this, initially. But at this point, it's basically taking the other six together to oppose Jagganoth, because he's spent all this time getting more powerful than the rest.
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# ? Jan 28, 2017 21:22 |
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Malpais Legate posted:It was like this, initially. But at this point, it's basically taking the other six together to oppose Jagganoth, because he's spent all this time getting more powerful than the rest. Yeah. Jagganoth is going to lose it when he realize there's some new up and comer that could curb stomp him. And Mottom is down for the count too for at least a bit most likely. Also I feel I should point out that Allison was literally called "Kill Six Billion Demons" by the being that gave her the key. In mythology an incubus is a demon. I am seeing a theme here so far though. Mottom wanted her to be the queen of her domain while she went off and tried to salvage what was left of her sanity. Incubus wants to unlock her potential and act as one of his lieutenants. So far at least two of the beings she's met want to basically raise her to the throne in one way or another. Not that Allison seems like the type of character to actually manipulate them so that this is too her advantage, but... Archonex fucked around with this message at 21:50 on Jan 28, 2017 |
# ? Jan 28, 2017 21:33 |
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Jagganoth was going to lose it anyway. He's in it to destroy the world.Archonex posted:I am seeing a theme here so far though. Mottom wanted her to be the queen of her domain while she went off and tried to salvage what was left of her sanity. Incubus wants to unlock her potential and act as one of his lieutenants. So far at least two of the beings she's met want to basically raise her to the throne in one way or another. Not that Allison seems like the type of character to actually manipulate them so that this is too her advantage, but... I almost wonder if all of them realise Allison is the true heir, but don't want to let the others realise that they know, because they want to be the one that still holds power in her new order.
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# ? Jan 29, 2017 00:10 |
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Tenebrais posted:I almost wonder if all of them realise Allison is the true heir, but don't want to let the others realise that they know, because they want to be the one that still holds power in her new order. Or for no other reason than that they all hate and distrust each other and would like to get any advantage they can over each other.
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# ? Jan 29, 2017 03:02 |
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Tenebrais posted:Jagganoth was going to lose it anyway. He's in it to destroy the world. gog-agog's just in it for the goodface
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# ? Jan 29, 2017 03:08 |
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Tenebrais posted:I almost wonder if all of them realise Allison is the true heir, but don't want to let the others realise that they know, because they want to be the one that still holds power in her new order. Or, in the case of Jadis, realizes she's the true heir and is keeping quiet about it so Allison can kill all of them.
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# ? Jan 29, 2017 03:34 |
it may also be that incubus has transcended physical existence and now exists as some kind of dream-shade and can't be killed (or so he thinks, anyway)
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# ? Jan 29, 2017 05:57 |
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Making a deal with Vladok was a terrible idea, and it turned out alright.
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# ? Jan 29, 2017 10:28 |
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Cat Mattress posted:Making a deal with Vladok was a terrible idea, and it turned out alright. So Incubus is going to be on the crew soon? I'm down for this.
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# ? Jan 29, 2017 13:39 |
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A deal with a literal devil was probably less dangerous than a deal with this figurative one.
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# ? Jan 29, 2017 16:50 |
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This scene is doing a lot to shift my opinion of Allison as protagonist. She's becoming more and more interesting as a central character as she starts to get the hang of things and assert herself. Now it feels like I'm following the exploits of a really entertaining D&D character, the kind who's willing to take risks and aim for whatever seems likely to take the game in a cool direction. Cio and White Chain were much funner to follow initially, but I'm looking forward to seeing where Allison's arc ends up next at least as much at this point.
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 02:42 |
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That reminds me of something Abbadon posted on Twitter recently. https://twitter.com/Orbitaldropkick/status/825550653820841985 https://twitter.com/Orbitaldropkick/status/825553532073840641 https://twitter.com/Orbitaldropkick/status/825553654358814722
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 06:42 |
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KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS - wait for the chainsaw hand
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 08:04 |
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PMush Perfect posted:KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS - wait for the chainsaw hand
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 13:18 |
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I mean on the one hand, yes, this is really good advice to keep in mind...but on the other, losing your drat mind over small beats in the story is the entire point of following something in real-time. Otherwise we might as well wait for the story to finish and read it then. Plus, I mean, this is very much not Homestuck, despite the history, but remember how much fun getting lost in Homestuck's insanity was for like three years? Even if you think it kinda ended up butt (it did) that was some of the best times to go crazy about something as it was happening, and I wouldn't trade that for anything. Just don't tell us what your demonsona is or set up glyphosphere chat sites and everything'll be cool.
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 13:38 |
PMush Perfect posted:KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS - wait for the chainsaw hand
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 15:54 |
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PMush Perfect posted:KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS - wait for the chainsaw hand
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 16:10 |
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I like this developpement seems only natural for a dweeb like Allison to thirst for self-affirming power no matter where it comes from.
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 18:01 |
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whowhatwhere posted:Plus, I mean, this is very much not Homestuck, despite the history, but remember how much fun getting lost in Homestuck's insanity was for like three years? Even if you think it kinda ended up butt (it did) that was some of the best times to go crazy about something as it was happening, and I wouldn't trade that for anything. It was indeed pretty great. I'm glad that hype train was rolling at a time in my life when I didn't have much else to do but follow it.
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 18:04 |
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Kharn_The_Betrayer posted:I like this developpement seems only natural for a dweeb like Allison to thirst for self-affirming power no matter where it comes from. Also wanting to become more powerful no matter what is a good thing in this setting. The Blade of Want and all that.
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 22:18 |
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You know, this is very appropriate, this decision that Allison is making. As we all know, Sailor Moon has 3 favorite hobbies: Eating, Sleeping, and Taking the Easy Way Out.
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 22:57 |
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whowhatwhere posted:I mean on the one hand, yes, this is really good advice to keep in mind...but on the other, losing your drat mind over small beats in the story is the entire point of following something in real-time. Otherwise we might as well wait for the story to finish and read it then. 26 Strong Noble Returns to Admire Equines
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 23:04 |
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ThaumPenguin posted:26 Strong Noble Returns to Admire Equines
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 23:12 |
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This also handily avoids a training montage while establishing a relationship with a major anatagonist more fully.
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# ? Jan 30, 2017 23:31 |
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4 John Egbert loving Dies Again
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# ? Jan 31, 2017 03:30 |
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13 Will Read It Once It's Finished 16 Wait, It's How loving Long? Yeah, gently caress That
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# ? Jan 31, 2017 05:09 |
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Did anyone ever do that revised adjusted word count? I know it was already longer than the bible, and that count was ages ago, like barely halfway through (not that we knew that at the time).
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# ? Jan 31, 2017 08:05 |
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I stopped reading it when it became huge walls of chatlogs
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