Kuraimizu
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Post by Kuraimizu on Nov 28, 2011 17:13:35 GMT
Speaking from experience on Parley's side. Testing the edge is one of the first things any expert does with a blade. The first or second thing I always do when examining a blade is I run the edge across my thumbnail. it lets me feel every imperfection on the sharpened edge.
If I was in Parley's shoes, and it was my first time holding the blade. I would have cut off the tip and half my nail on my left thumb. completely by accident of course.
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Post by mikeymikemikey on Nov 28, 2011 17:22:40 GMT
In Parley's defense, a blade of ordinary metal, when placed lightly against cloth, wouldn't cut. Certainly, it would take a LOT of force behind even the sharpest blades to do more than scratch the metal beneath. It's a case of her not listening, and believing she knows what she's doing when it comes to swords. Also, Annie probably should have told her about the tests before she handed the blade over... It's pretty egregious in Parley's case though since she clearly has swordfighting training. The one thing they drill into your head about handling a sword is to never, ever place the edge against anything you don't want to cut. No matter how lightly or how "safe" you think it is to do so. Even when using wooden training weapons or blunted replicas as it's way too easy to develop habits that might carry over to real weapons.
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Post by quirkykelly on Nov 28, 2011 18:46:58 GMT
I wonder how Parley views Robot - she may just see him as a machine, as a tool for human use, whereas Annie and Kat view Robot as a friend. If this is the case, she may just shrug and say, "Oops, I lost my sparing partner." Though as I'm writing this I remembered that she did nickname him Roby, which suggests affinity towards him. Even though he'll probably be ok, she'll hopefully feel really horrible for what she did. Especially if Roby has to stay stuck in a mouse robot body for a long time while Kat fixes his other body.
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Post by November on Nov 28, 2011 18:56:52 GMT
Parley.. Was that really necessary?" I mean, COME ON!
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Post by buzzybuzz on Nov 28, 2011 19:23:25 GMT
I was both horrified for Robot (I too am curious to see the etheric plane effects of this, I hope Robot is ok D:) and I just.... laughed. I keep giggling at it. Their faces. Poor Robot. Can't wait for the next page for sure. I also love the red outline for the blade, nice touch. Ps. Also, to the person talking about the silk scarf test, I would say that it cutting through that hoodie just fine and dandy is close enough. Damn Edit: also, Parley seriously? Don't you know better than this? I guess you see Robot as just a test subject. Poor Robot
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Post by Serenissima on Nov 28, 2011 19:31:13 GMT
Robot will be alright... but there goes Parley's sparring practice...
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Post by sparrohawc on Nov 28, 2011 19:49:19 GMT
I would also question Parleys initial choice of method for testing the sharpness of the blade by touching it. Speaking from experience on Parley's side. Testing the edge is one of the first things any expert does with a blade. And with a little experience, you can find out just how sharp a blade is by running your finger lightly perpendicular to the blade (not along the blade, or you're just asking to get a nice cut). The way the edge feels when it catches on your fingerprint tells you quite a bit. For an example, straight razors are the source of the term 'razor sharp' for a reason. You scrape it along your chin and it shears right through the hairs growing out of it. Skin has enough give, and is smooth enough generally speaking, that the edge won't catch on it and bite. Hair isn't so lucky. With the Laughing Fang, though, it doesn't matter how smooth something is or how much give it has, the moment the edge touches the surface it's already cutting through it. That's what Annie and Kat failed to communicate to Parley (though sword etiquette should have dictated better, regardless). --edit-- Really what it reminds me of is the 'variable sword' from the Known Space series - a line of single molecules held in place by a stasis field to keep it from instantly snapping. Cuts through anything, and has a light on the end so you can tell where you're waving it. Tremendously dangerous. At least the Fang has the advantage of being able to see it.
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Post by Per on Nov 28, 2011 20:45:48 GMT
Maybe Jones is a personification of The Very Earth? I know she's been suggested to be Galathea and similar figures, but has Gaia been mentioned?
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Post by Spike on Nov 28, 2011 21:02:59 GMT
Haha... ha ha... well fuck.
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Post by blahzor on Nov 28, 2011 22:45:08 GMT
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Post by hargharg on Nov 28, 2011 22:58:50 GMT
It's so sharp, it cuts even sentences to halves!
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Post by Salty on Nov 29, 2011 1:31:44 GMT
I'd like to propose that we call it the Liar's Knife.
Just because it sounded good in my head.
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Post by Tobu Ishi on Nov 29, 2011 1:59:13 GMT
I agree, for now, with the folks saying it probably cuts without resistance. Cleaving Robot in two likely felt the same as swinging it through the air, to Parley.
Also, I will be very disappointed if there's a Giggleblade v. Jones matchup in the future and Jones doesn't blow our minds by catching it the way she did Eglamore's sword. (Please let Giggleblade-catching Jones happen, please.)
Also also, throwing my lot in with Giggleblade because (a) it's catchy, and (b) it's actually a silly/affectionate nickname. The sword already has a serious name, Coyote's Tooth/Fang - it doesn't need five more, unless we're going Arthurian here. XD
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Post by BingsF on Nov 29, 2011 2:19:37 GMT
I'd like to propose that we call it the Liar's Knife. Just because it sounded good in my head. Except that Coyote has never lied. That's what makes him so tricksy. I like all of the other fan names, though, but I think the Coyote Tooth is the least ambiguous here. Just cuz that's what everyone's been calling it since it was introduced. (edit alright fine giggleblade is kinda growing on me. MAYBE)
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Post by Salty on Nov 29, 2011 3:13:56 GMT
I'd like to propose that we call it the Liar's Knife. Just because it sounded good in my head. Except that Coyote has never lied. That's what makes him so tricksy. I know that he's never lied that we know of (remember, Trickster God), but it just feels so, so right.
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Post by smjjames on Nov 29, 2011 4:33:18 GMT
I agree, for now, with the folks saying it probably cuts without resistance. Cleaving Robot in two likely felt the same as swinging it through the air, to Parley. Also, I will be very disappointed if there's a Giggleblade v. Jones matchup in the future and Jones doesn't blow our minds by catching it the way she did Eglamore's sword. (Please let Giggleblade-catching Jones happen, please.) Also also, throwing my lot in with Giggleblade because (a) it's catchy, and (b) it's actually a silly/affectionate nickname. The sword already has a serious name, Coyote's Tooth/Fang - it doesn't need five more, unless we're going Arthurian here. XD What do you mean Arthurian? Excalibur only has one name, Excalibur, not five As for a fan name, how about laughing laser knife, or LLK? Or maybe Giggling Laser Knife, although the acronym GLK is, well, I dunno........ I'll stick with Coyotes Tooth, although I'd agree that is more formal/serious name.
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Post by mariposa on Nov 29, 2011 4:51:37 GMT
For me, the worst part about this is that Robot's probably going to be all forgiving and polite about being cut in half.
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Post by imaginaryfriend on Nov 29, 2011 5:10:28 GMT
I hope next update Antimony tells Parley that she shouldn't use the Coyote tooth because it's too dangerous. Then Parley says that she wants to use it against Jeanne anyway.
Then Antimony says, "The Tooth? You want the Tooth? You can't HANDLE the Tooth!"
^Punning that works on three levels.
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Post by cu on Nov 29, 2011 8:53:16 GMT
O mighty, jolly blade! Hereby I dub thee... the smirk-dirk! No sad stroke shalt come of thee.
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Post by paxjax123 on Nov 29, 2011 12:17:14 GMT
oh my god no
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Post by cass on Nov 29, 2011 13:29:47 GMT
Yeah... Or maybe we will see two Shadow2... 2-Shadow2 is such a square.
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Post by aaroncampbell on Nov 29, 2011 14:15:57 GMT
I hope next update Antimony tells Parley that she shouldn't use the Coyote tooth because it's too dangerous. Then Parley says that she wants to use it against Jeanne anyway. Then Antimony says, "The Tooth? You want the Tooth? You can't HANDLE the Tooth!" ^Punning that works on three levels. That was the best pun I've seen in months. You, sir, are awesome.
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Post by aaroncampbell on Nov 29, 2011 14:21:27 GMT
On a more serious note, that's a really useful tool! Kat should have that thing mounted as the cutting edge in a mill, lathe, really anything around the shop. A CNC (Coyote numerical control) mill that instead of making a godawful noise when it's working, it just makes creepy laughing noises? I like the way you think!. I just pictured two comic frames: in the first one, Kat is milling something on her new CNC, while using some really good ear protection. In the second one, Coyote is sitting in the forest, surprised as his mouth fills up and spills over with shavings. ;D I'm not sure what Coyote would say, but even being the butt of the joke, I'm sure he'd find the whole thing very amusing...
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Post by legion on Nov 29, 2011 14:54:49 GMT
I hope next update Antimony tells Parley that she shouldn't use the Coyote tooth because it's too dangerous. Then Parley says that she wants to use it against Jeanne anyway. Then Antimony says, "The Tooth? You want the Tooth? You can't HANDLE the Tooth!" ^Punning that works on three levels. "When you see Jeanne remember the tooth! The tooth! The tooth!!"
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Post by Georgie L on Nov 29, 2011 18:15:25 GMT
Giggleblade seems to be the most widely accepted fan nickname (it giggles and it's a blade so it makes sense).
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Post by hifranc on Nov 29, 2011 21:37:19 GMT
[...] Ps. Also, to the person talking about the silk scarf test, I would say that it cutting through that hoodie just fine and dandy is close enough. Damn Actually that doesn't apply in this case because the top is being worn. The reason why the silk scarf test was a good indication of sharpness is because, when given freedom of movement, silk will wrap itself around the blade or be pushed aside if the object is not sharp enough. The hoodie is being worn so does not have freedom of movement. Furthermore, I suspect cotton is easier to cut than silk is.
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Post by thatguywhodraws on Nov 29, 2011 23:15:07 GMT
The reason she was sparring with Robot was probably because she thought he would be sword-proof, or at least resistant, given that she seemed to be using a real blade before. Is testing your new sword against the thing you came specifically to practice hitting things with swords on really such a bad idea? (well it was in this situation, but you get the idea)
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Post by smjjames on Nov 29, 2011 23:52:37 GMT
She was sparring with Robot because he had experience with the kind of sword Jeanne uses, and possibly the only one with such skills that she knew and could trust with the secret.
Her using the Coyotes Tooth was her not really listening to what Annie and Kat had just said.
Given the fact that Robots parkour body is pretty strong, I'm sure he could take some good hits. Although when she was doing the bipfighting, she was hitting with the flat of the blade.
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Post by TBeholder on Nov 30, 2011 3:26:20 GMT
Such tests tend to not end well. ;D Whoever hands out obscenely powerful (or ostensibly powerful) magical artifacts to magical girls in magical girl anime? That's why the universal catchphrase came to be "hilarity ensues". Though still nothing close to Glantri (magocracy on Mystara) nobles who try to teach their kids magic as early as possible. So there was a table for random accidents, starting with polymorphing someone into teddy bear. ;D Kat should have that thing mounted as the cutting edge in a mill, lathe, really anything around the shop. A CNC (Coyote numerical control) mill that instead of making a godawful noise when it's working, it just makes creepy laughing noises? I like the way you think!. And this thing polymorphs, let's not forget that. So it probably would randomly engrave "funny" (specifically in Coyote's understanding of this) pictures in process, without visibly moving, or something like that. Nooooooooo! Actually Robot should be fine. He's just a computer chip. The body, however... D: At least Parley didn't go for a headshot since that's probably where the chip is. Here are internals of the body under construction, it has socket where the head's bottom is placed. The current body: unknown. S1: a socket in the head, but its own golem-core elsewhere.
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Post by smjjames on Nov 30, 2011 4:12:59 GMT
TBeholder, look back at the two links you posted. Here, you can see an open flap in the back of Robots current body, later you can see Kat putting the chip in the back of the head and the open panel. So, Robots current body has the chip in the back of the head. S1 does have a socket, but you've gotta wonder how the heck Diego created a CPU chip socket at least 300 years before computer chips were even invented. That's best left for the wild theories thread though.
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