- chitoryu12
- Apr 24, 2014
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ACCEPT THE BUG
ACCEPT THE BUG
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- Blueberry Pancakes
- Aug 18, 2012
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Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!
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Let's get out of here before we have to watch Uncle Ben die again.
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Jan 20, 2019 01:03
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- PZ Smeltzenseltzer
- Feb 3, 2008
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fortran
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Ballistic Bug
Ballistic Bug
Nuclear-altered Ballistic Bug
Should we leave? Not quite yet
We still have powers to get
Get bit! Become Ballistic Bug
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Jan 20, 2019 02:50
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- Rebonack7
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Good idea, but there's a slight problem. Remember that spoilered section from a couple posts ago about differences between us and the character we're replacing?
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“Here, buggie-buggie,” you whisper. You’re worried. This is an important moment in comic book history. If one detail isn’t right, there might be no Ballistic Bug.
The glowing bug scuttles toward you. You stick out your arm...
Wow! Look at the size of that stinger!
The bug buzzes around your arm. Then it strikes!
“Yeeee-OW!” you yell. It’s a lot more painful than Peewee Parkbench made it look in the comic.
In fact, it feels as if someone injected molten lava into your veins...
You collapse, gasping. You can’t feel your hands or feet anymore. Something has definitely gone wrong.
Remember how you worried about one detail being different at this moment in history? Well, there was. You were here, not Peewee Parkbench.
And it seems you’re allergic to mutant bug-bites.
Fatally allergic.
The world starts to vanish in a red haze.
Maybe you should start looking for a mad doctor...
THE END
Character Sheet posted:
Inventory
Empty
Goal Endings: 3/4
Bad Endings
Hunted down and devoured by a pair of cannibalistic children.
Yanked into a pool of black goo by a lizard-monster's tongue.
Absorbed by Milo's Glob transformation.
Transformed into King Jellyjam and forced to perform in Milo's show.
Eaten by Milo's King Jellyjam transformation after failing to kill him.
Ran into a dead end and got our head twisted off by Frankenstein.
Eaten by a hybrid monster while trying to save our rescuer.
Trapped in a world of insect people with no way home.
Drained to a husk by millions of tiny gray bugs.
Eaten in one bite by a snake woman.
Smeared into an inkblot along with Wally after he used the magic words too many times.
Lost control of our flight powers and splattered ourself across the surface of the moon.
Accidentally set the comic book we're trapped in on fire with magma-vision.
Teleported to the center of the star Vega.
Disintegrated by an unconfrabulator accident.
 Died of super-anaphylactic shock from a radioactive bug bite.
Achievements
Easy One, Doesn't Count: Got a goal ending on our first try for the second time.
Trial and Error... and Error... and Error...: Encountered a total of 200 bad endings.
Cold Storage: Escaped the monster maze by getting caught in a poorly-designed trap.
Blotted Out: Saw Wally push his luck one too many times.
Our options posted:
- Fail to catch the thrown test tube.
- Jump Tex Loudsnore.
- Don't trust Tex Loudsnore.
- Jump to a completely different comic.
- Jump to yet another Ballistic Bug comic.
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Jan 21, 2019 17:43
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- Android Blues
- Nov 22, 2008
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Aunt October and Uncle Bemb are going to be devastated.
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Jan 21, 2019 17:49
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- chitoryu12
- Apr 24, 2014
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That's no fair.
Find another Ballistic Bug comic
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Jan 21, 2019 17:51
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- AweStriker
- Oct 6, 2014
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Ballistic Bug, take three I suppose.
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Jan 21, 2019 18:43
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- Blueberry Pancakes
- Aug 18, 2012
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Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!
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Let's get out of here before we have to watch Uncle Ben die again.
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Jan 21, 2019 22:25
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- Snipee
- Mar 27, 2010
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Ballistic Bug, take three I suppose.
I agree with this.
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Jan 23, 2019 07:34
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- Rebonack7
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quote:
When you shout the magic words, the universe does another quick change. You spin through the air. Incredible brightness glares around you. Then you thud to the floor.
You shake your head to clear your brain. You seem to be on a stage. You must be in an old theater, or something. The blazing light comes from the fist of a man wearing black armor, goggles, and a metal face mask.
It’s Dr. Doof! One of the greatest mad scientists in comics! He’s also Ballistic Bug’s worst enemy.
And right now he’s aiming his armored fists at you. Uh-oh! That means he’s going to zap you with a blast-bolt!
Your brain is frozen with fear, so your body takes over on instinct. The gentle hum you’ve been noticing in the background rises into a frantic whine. Then you take off in flight!
Hey! How’d you do that?
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There’s something vibrating on your back. You crane to see over your shoulder.
Wow! You’ve got wings! Giant, shimmering insect wings!
You’re so astonished, you freeze. That includes your wings, which stop beating. Instantly, you drop about four feet.
Lucky for you! A blast of energy sizzles right over your head. The blast-bolt! It explodes where you should have been.
Your wings start to buzz again. You notice now that your body is encased in some kind of sparkling brown armor.
Excellent! Your new “guest shot” has turned you into the star of the comic – Ballistic Bug!
You zip around, ducking Dr. Doof’s blast-bolts. Then you realize: You can fight back! You’ve got other superpowers besides your insect wings.
You’d like to try out your Insecto-Electric Hornet’s Sting. But you’re pretty far away from Dr. Doof.
Should you try a blast from where you are? Or should you close in so your aim will be better?
Turn to PAGE 56 for long-range sharpshooting.
Turn to PAGE 92 to make it up close and personal.
"Ah, Ballistic Bug! Your timing is impeccable. And by impeccable, I mean... COMPLETELY PECCABLE!"
Character Sheet posted:
Inventory
Empty
Goal Endings: 3/4
Bad Endings
Hunted down and devoured by a pair of cannibalistic children.
Yanked into a pool of black goo by a lizard-monster's tongue.
Absorbed by Milo's Glob transformation.
Transformed into King Jellyjam and forced to perform in Milo's show.
Eaten by Milo's King Jellyjam transformation after failing to kill him.
Ran into a dead end and got our head twisted off by Frankenstein.
Eaten by a hybrid monster while trying to save our rescuer.
Trapped in a world of insect people with no way home.
Drained to a husk by millions of tiny gray bugs.
Eaten in one bite by a snake woman.
Smeared into an inkblot along with Wally after he used the magic words too many times.
Lost control of our flight powers and splattered ourself across the surface of the moon.
Accidentally set the comic book we're trapped in on fire with magma-vision.
Teleported to the center of the star Vega.
Disintegrated by an unconfrabulator accident.
Died of super-anaphylactic shock from a radioactive bug bite.
Achievements
Easy One, Doesn't Count: Got a goal ending on our first try for the second time.
Trial and Error... and Error... and Error...: Encountered a total of 200 bad endings.
Cold Storage: Escaped the monster maze by getting caught in a poorly-designed trap.
Blotted Out: Saw Wally push his luck one too many times.
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Jan 23, 2019 14:22
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- AweStriker
- Oct 6, 2014
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Get In closer.
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Jan 23, 2019 15:06
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- chitoryu12
- Apr 24, 2014
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360 no scope sniper
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Jan 23, 2019 15:21
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- Snipee
- Mar 27, 2010
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Do it for comedy.
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Jan 23, 2019 16:36
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- Blueberry Pancakes
- Aug 18, 2012
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Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!
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I thought we were Spider-Man, not Blue Beetle. And we're fighting Dr. Doom?
Uh, get in close, I guess.
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Jan 23, 2019 21:17
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- Rebonack7
- Aug 27, 2015
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You dodge two more blasts from Dr. Doof, then zoom into a dive-bombing attack.
Your Insecto-Electric Hornet’s Sting is built into your helmet’s antenna. The charge builds up all through your body. When you’re almost on top of Dr. Doof, you let it go.
FZZT! A bolt of green energy leaps out of the antenna. It slams into your enemy’s chest, knocking him flat.
“Hah!” you cry. You do a triumphant loop-the-loop in the air. “Take that, Doof!”
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This is kind of fun, you think. At last you’re getting the hang of this superhero thing!
You buzz around the room, throwing punches at the air. You want to be ready for Dr. Doof’s next attack.
Then you notice that the evil doctor isn’t getting up. He lies sprawled on the stage, helpless. Not moving.
Hmm. That shock shouldn’t have knocked all the fight out of him, you think. In fact, his super-armor should have protected him against your Insecto-Electric Hornet’s Sting.
Apparently it didn’t work this time.
You start to get nervous. “Uh – Doc?” you call. You hover over the doctor’s flat form. Is he still breathing?
Doof’s metal-muscled hand moves like a striking snake. Before you can buzz off, he grabs you by the throat!
If you try to break free, turn to PAGE 119.
If you try to reason with Dr. Doof, turn to PAGE 30.
Character Sheet posted:
Inventory
Empty
Goal Endings: 3/4
Bad Endings
Hunted down and devoured by a pair of cannibalistic children.
Yanked into a pool of black goo by a lizard-monster's tongue.
Absorbed by Milo's Glob transformation.
Transformed into King Jellyjam and forced to perform in Milo's show.
Eaten by Milo's King Jellyjam transformation after failing to kill him.
Ran into a dead end and got our head twisted off by Frankenstein.
Eaten by a hybrid monster while trying to save our rescuer.
Trapped in a world of insect people with no way home.
Drained to a husk by millions of tiny gray bugs.
Eaten in one bite by a snake woman.
Smeared into an inkblot along with Wally after he used the magic words too many times.
Lost control of our flight powers and splattered ourself across the surface of the moon.
Accidentally set the comic book we're trapped in on fire with magma-vision.
Teleported to the center of the star Vega.
Disintegrated by an unconfrabulator accident.
Died of super-anaphylactic shock from a radioactive bug bite.
Achievements
Easy One, Doesn't Count: Got a goal ending on our first try for the second time.
Trial and Error... and Error... and Error...: Encountered a total of 200 bad endings.
Cold Storage: Escaped the monster maze by getting caught in a poorly-designed trap.
Blotted Out: Saw Wally push his luck one too many times.
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Jan 24, 2019 17:04
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- Leraika
- Jun 14, 2015
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Luckily, I *did* save your old avatar. Fucked around and found out indeed.
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I want to break free
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Jan 24, 2019 17:07
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- chitoryu12
- Apr 24, 2014
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Be like Spider-Man and talk at him
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Jan 24, 2019 17:13
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- Blueberry Pancakes
- Aug 18, 2012
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Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!
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Jan 24, 2019 17:43
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- Rebonack7
- Aug 27, 2015
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Your wings buzz frantically, but you can’t break Dr. Doof’s choke-hold!
“Now I’ve got you, insect!” he roars, shaking you.
You try every trick you ever read in a Ballistic Bug comic book. But nothing weakens the grip of those steel-clad fingers. You’re about half a breath short of choking as Dr. Doof climbs to his feet.
But then the evil doctor hauls you close and whispers, “Have you gone completely batty, bug? That sting-bolt of yours wasn’t in the script!”
Script?
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“What script?” you sputter.
“Oh, ha-ha, very funny,” Dr. Doof snaps. He shifts his grip on your throat. “The script says you’re supposed to beat me by shaking the floor to pieces with your Super Sonic Buzz-a-ronic power. But, no, you had to make a grandstand play with your little lightning bolt! Thanks a lot! I could’ve gotten hurt!”
Well... wasn’t that the idea?
You blink in confusion behind your helmet-mask. This is too weird. Is Dr. Doof saying that all those great comic battles – the ones you’ve always loved – are rigged?
Oh, well. At least that explains how the superheroes always win.
But you can’t think about that right now. A furious Dr. Doof is hissing in your ear, “Well? I want some answers, bug!”
You gurgle as his steel fingers tighten around your throat!
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“Look, Doc,” you croak. “I’m sorry, okay?” Then you get a bright idea. “I’m in so many different series – I, uh, get mixed up sometimes about which script is which.”
Dr. Doof scowls. “Sure, rub it in about how popular you are. I don’t know what all those fans see in you, with those stupid antennas sticking out of your helmet. Anybody with any brains could see I’ve got a cooler costume!”
There’s one good thing about this weird situation. Dr. Doof seems like a reasonable guy – sort of. Once he calms down, you should be able to talk to him!
Doof gives you one more shake, then sighs. “Well, we’ve got a job to do – unless you want to call a break.”
To continue this phony fight, turn to PAGE 126.
To take a break, go to PAGE 49.
Character Sheet posted:
Inventory
Empty
Goal Endings: 3/4
Bad Endings
Hunted down and devoured by a pair of cannibalistic children.
Yanked into a pool of black goo by a lizard-monster's tongue.
Absorbed by Milo's Glob transformation.
Transformed into King Jellyjam and forced to perform in Milo's show.
Eaten by Milo's King Jellyjam transformation after failing to kill him.
Ran into a dead end and got our head twisted off by Frankenstein.
Eaten by a hybrid monster while trying to save our rescuer.
Trapped in a world of insect people with no way home.
Drained to a husk by millions of tiny gray bugs.
Eaten in one bite by a snake woman.
Smeared into an inkblot along with Wally after he used the magic words too many times.
Lost control of our flight powers and splattered ourself across the surface of the moon.
Accidentally set the comic book we're trapped in on fire with magma-vision.
Teleported to the center of the star Vega.
Disintegrated by an unconfrabulator accident.
Died of super-anaphylactic shock from a radioactive bug bite.
Achievements
Easy One, Doesn't Count: Got a goal ending on our first try for the second time.
Trial and Error... and Error... and Error...: Encountered a total of 200 bad endings.
Cold Storage: Escaped the monster maze by getting caught in a poorly-designed trap.
Blotted Out: Saw Wally push his luck one too many times.
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Jan 25, 2019 23:22
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- Blueberry Pancakes
- Aug 18, 2012
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Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!
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Let's take five.
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Jan 25, 2019 23:31
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- chitoryu12
- Apr 24, 2014
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Jan 25, 2019 23:41
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- Blueberry Pancakes
- Aug 18, 2012
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Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!
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Dr. Doof seems friendly enough.
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Jan 29, 2019 04:29
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- chitoryu12
- Apr 24, 2014
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Break the fourth wall
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Jan 29, 2019 17:10
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- Rebonack7
- Aug 27, 2015
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You decide to try for Dr. Doof’s help. After all, he doesn’t seem like a bad guy, once you get to know him.
“Look, Doc,” you whisper. “I have a big problem. I don’t really belong here.”
You explain about the comic shop and what happened to you. Dr. Doof listens without saying a word.
You wish he’d take off those goggles and the metal mask. It would be nice to see the expression on his face. What if he thinks you’re just a total nutcase?
But you keep on, until you’ve told the whole story.
When you run out of words, Dr. Doof stands there silently for a long moment.
“I always knew we were doing some sort of entertainment thing,” he finally mutters. “But... comic books!” He shakes his head. “I’m so embarrassed.”
Embarrassed?
“Forget about that,” you reply impatiently. “Is there any way to get out of here?”
Dr. Doof thinks it over.
At last, he declares, “Yes!”
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Dr. Doof wags an armored finger at you. “You should have figured it out yourself. Whenever my blast-bolts hit your Insecto-Electric Hornet’s Sting, there’s a brief tesseract reaction.”
“A what?” you ask.
“A hole in space,” Doof explains. “If we fire at each other at close range, and I heterodyne my blast-bolts –“
“In English, please,” you say as politely as you can.
“And little words, no doubt,”Dr. Doof huffs. “All right. We’ll make a hole in space – and step through.”
Whatever.
“Let’s do it!” you cry.
You stand face-to-face with Dr. Doof, readying your weapons. “On three,” Doof calls. “One, two...”
BABOOOOOM!
When your eyes finally clear, a shimmering black hole floats between you and Dr. Doof.
Dr. Doof suddenly leaps into the hole.
“Wait!” you cry. Where does he think he’s going?
And then you hear him scream!
If you follow Dr. Doof, turn to PAGE 10.
If you look before you leap, turn to PAGE 90.
Character Sheet posted:
Inventory
Empty
Goal Endings: 3/4
Bad Endings
Hunted down and devoured by a pair of cannibalistic children.
Yanked into a pool of black goo by a lizard-monster's tongue.
Absorbed by Milo's Glob transformation.
Transformed into King Jellyjam and forced to perform in Milo's show.
Eaten by Milo's King Jellyjam transformation after failing to kill him.
Ran into a dead end and got our head twisted off by Frankenstein.
Eaten by a hybrid monster while trying to save our rescuer.
Trapped in a world of insect people with no way home.
Drained to a husk by millions of tiny gray bugs.
Eaten in one bite by a snake woman.
Smeared into an inkblot along with Wally after he used the magic words too many times.
Lost control of our flight powers and splattered ourself across the surface of the moon.
Accidentally set the comic book we're trapped in on fire with magma-vision.
Teleported to the center of the star Vega.
Disintegrated by an unconfrabulator accident.
Died of super-anaphylactic shock from a radioactive bug bite.
Achievements
Easy One, Doesn't Count: Got a goal ending on our first try for the second time.
Trial and Error... and Error... and Error...: Encountered a total of 200 bad endings.
Cold Storage: Escaped the monster maze by getting caught in a poorly-designed trap.
Blotted Out: Saw Wally push his luck one too many times.
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Jan 30, 2019 20:32
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- Blueberry Pancakes
- Aug 18, 2012
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Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!
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I can't believe Stine predicted the MCU.
Safety first.
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Jan 30, 2019 20:40
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- chitoryu12
- Apr 24, 2014
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CAUTION IS FOR WIMPS
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Jan 30, 2019 20:56
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- The Bold Kobold
- Aug 11, 2014
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Bold to the point of certain death.
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It's our way home! Jump in!
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Jan 30, 2019 21:54
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- Leraika
- Jun 14, 2015
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Luckily, I *did* save your old avatar. Fucked around and found out indeed.
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Dr. Doof is a cool dude; we should rescue him!
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