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Post by drzhivago138 on May 2, 2011 22:36:38 GMT
Aha, but you forget, Tom is a time traveler.... he's already finished creating this chapter and is working on the following chapter. Not just a time traveler: a Time Lord. (It all makes sense now!)
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Post by Mezzaphor on May 2, 2011 23:00:55 GMT
Which is particularly ironic, since Tom doesn't like Doctor Who at all.
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Post by crater on May 2, 2011 23:39:37 GMT
You're honestly not aware how often your posts don't make any sense, I take it. wow! you're the one who linked to that google thing, that's mean.
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Post by rob0tt on May 3, 2011 0:32:07 GMT
Why are we fighting? Seriously guys this is a forum. I'm seeing almost a page-long argument about the quote button and links to google. ... I'm going to make my contribution to the discussion so I'm not off-topic. Kat's expression could mean a few things, as I see it. She could be genuinely worried about what happened to Annie in the forest. She could be unsure whether she likes the new Annie. Or, the most unlikely (but most interesting), she could have expected a change in Annie, and her expression has to do with knowing something Annie doesn't know. Kat had her own summer too. ... I just reread my post and saw how snarky I could have come off. Sorry, guys.
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Post by smjjames on May 3, 2011 1:14:33 GMT
We did go offtopic on a number of subjects for a page and a half anyhow..... Why is that bamboo pole leaning against the wall in frame 5? Is it about to burst back into life as Annie's demo? I didn't really take notice of that before. It could be a rope, but thats not a very well drawn rope if it was one, so I think a bamboo pole is more logical here. Maybe Ysengrim taught her martial arts moves? Although he doesn't really seem to be the type to use or learn martial arts.
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Post by jayne on May 3, 2011 1:53:35 GMT
You're honestly not aware how often your posts don't make any sense, I take it. LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!! yeah, I'm not OBVIOUS to you because you OBVIOUSLY miss the point, no matter how OBVIOUS I try to make it! Anyway, in a casual conversation, if someone asks "Who is so and so" the correct and OBVIOUS response should be just answering the question instead of deciding someone needs a lesson on how to use Google. Even you should realize that's a bit pretentious. Did you think you actually found someone who couldn't Google on their own? If someone at work asked you the same question, would you drag them to a computer and make them Google it? Is this obvious to you yet or are you still oblivious?
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Post by jayne on May 3, 2011 2:02:36 GMT
We're not actually fighting. Zylonbane is very consistent about what he feels is proper and that everyone should behave as he feels is proper. Its kind of silly, but he IS as he is. I'm trying to get through to him that his definition isn't the only correct one but he never gets it.
Like, you can use the quote button but its okay if you choose not to use the quote button.
A while ago, someone wanted to use a different color font but he didn't like that... I'm not sure that person comes here anymore.
I work with other computer people and its very common to have this kind of tunnel vision.
(Edit: I am also a computer person so if I start doing the same kind of thing, feel free to call me on it. I might not notice but I'd like to know about it anyway.)
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Post by popo on May 3, 2011 2:49:07 GMT
Gosh people have gotten catty as hell here. or should i say KATty (see, like the characters name do you get it).
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Post by popo on May 3, 2011 2:53:04 GMT
annie will show kat how to pluck and clean a bird. survival skills!
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Post by smjjames on May 3, 2011 3:47:42 GMT
annie will show kat how to pluck and clean a bird. survival skills! With what, the bamboo pole behind Kat?
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Post by anisky on May 3, 2011 3:59:25 GMT
annie will show kat how to pluck and clean a bird. survival skills! With what, the bamboo pole behind Kat? Well that's why it's so impressive! Anyone can pluck and clean a bird with... with whatever it people usually use to pluck and clean birds...
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Post by popo on May 3, 2011 4:13:20 GMT
sure why not. maybe it's sharpened. maybe she's carrying the tooth with her. maybe she learned to do it with just her teeth and and nails, old school like. that's the great thing about GC, there are so many possibilities for anything!
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Post by TBeholder on May 3, 2011 5:26:42 GMT
Once again the reaction amazingly reflects the art. This time it makes me darkly humorous. Mainly because the sheer amount of exclaimations "omgrebellious!!1" (not just here, but in comments) over a student simply not bothering to wag the tail and pant while looking at the teachers tells... something. And not about Annie. There's a difference between looking at people and seeing them. I agree. But why this line made me snicker while reading the rest of the message? They're incredibly different. One person is out for your blood if you piss her off or will absolutely ruin you through a sweet face and a sweet smile. Oh, come on, it's not that bad... after all, she was sorry after cooling down. And didn't try to roast Eggers the last (third) time... And so, Annie's spiral into delinquency continues. The comic will actually end some time in her next year, after she is expelled for dealing drugs to the fairies. Oh, it's the classics! "Today he listens jazz, tomorrow will sell the Motherland!" Or: "You wouldn't download a city fairy..." (i did both, so my whole species is firmly anchored in villainy now) whatever you want to call this phase she's going through (rebellion, delinquency, being a teenager), it's still part of her. it doesn't require a battle for her soul Well, you know, Ged's shadow... and all shadows it cast - i like Galaeron, for one. My my, ain't the Court glad Annie learned to control her anger by not bottling up her feelings and wants!!! This is going to be a fun year. I agree, but would rather phrase it as highly entertaining. The fact that she never comes across as a Mary Sue is a testament to the good writing in Gunnerkrigg Court. Yes, but this case is far from the most mind-boggling. Trying to describe Gaeadrelle Goldring looks like she was carefully designed with intent to make sue-meters explode in fiery shower, but... The protagonist of "A Trekkie's Tale" by Paula Smith. Perhaps Ysengrin taught her some of his terrifying skills of gardening. Then she would show-off before Suttons who can appreciate it. if anything, Jones is the Mary Sue. Jones is the Ace. It's a different role, though some characters are equally close to both. I predict that Annie and Kat are going to do some sort of mind-meld thing. As in, pack mind? I didn't think of this, but it fits the character. Nice guess! Why is that bamboo pole leaning against the wall in frame 5? It's here to prod that antenna (see previous page) when the wind misadjusts it? Which is particularly ironic, since Tom doesn't like Doctor Who at all. Well, you know... ;D
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Post by jandor on May 3, 2011 18:07:54 GMT
I predict that Annie and Kat are going to do some sort of mind-meld thing. I like the premise, it makes sense as well what with Annie and Ysengrin spending most of there time in silence. I think it might be done through the Blinker stone though, much more complicated than writing messages but not full blown telepathy. Like if thought bubbles could be made visible! ...and then we find out about the Forest ;D.
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Post by smjjames on May 3, 2011 18:10:57 GMT
I predict that Annie and Kat are going to do some sort of mind-meld thing. I like the premise, it makes sense as well what with Annie and Ysengrin spending most of there time in silence. I think it might be done through the Blinker stone though, much more complicated than writing messages but not full blown telepathy. Like if thought bubbles could be made visible! ...and then we find out about the Forest ;D. Maybe some of it was meditating or watching the sunset? We don't even know how much time they did spend together.
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Post by goldenknots on May 3, 2011 18:44:48 GMT
Maybe some of it was meditating or watching the sunset? We don't even know how much time they did spend together. Well, he was supposed to be looking after her, after all, so I'd guess it would be quite a lot of the time.
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Post by smjjames on May 3, 2011 19:03:23 GMT
Well, silence might also include not sending messages back and forth to each other. Anyways, hard to tell whether Ysengrin is the contemplative/philosophical type or just doesn't talk much.
In any case, I doubt Annie and Ysengrin spent most of their time sitting around with Annie being bored.
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Post by La Goon on May 3, 2011 19:53:56 GMT
I like the premise, it makes sense as well what with Annie and Ysengrin spending most of there time in silence. I think it might be done through the Blinker stone though, much more complicated than writing messages but not full blown telepathy. Like if thought bubbles could be made visible! ...and then we find out about the Forest ;D. Maybe some of it was meditating or watching the sunset? We don't even know how much time they did spend together. I can't really imagine Ysengrin as one who'd enjoy watching the sunset. Meditation? Hmm, perhaps. We have seen other sides of him than murderous rage after all. I could imagine him showing Annie life in the forest. Both the grim and the beautiful sides. Just watching it in silence.
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Post by penguinfactory on May 3, 2011 21:10:26 GMT
It just occurred to me that we haven't seen Annie interact with any of the adults yet since her forest adventure. I have to wonder if Kat's parents have a lowered opinion of her now.
I'm particularly looking forward to the reunion with Eglamore, considering the fact that she tried to set him on fire last time he saw her ;D
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Post by La Goon on May 3, 2011 22:49:57 GMT
I'm particularly looking forward to the reunion with Eglamore, considering the fact that she tried to set him on fire last time he saw her ;D Eglamore: Erhmm Carver, about our last meeting... on the bridge... Annie: Yeah? Being a dragon slayer and all I assumed you could handle a bit of fire. And you did - right? Eglamore: ...
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Post by atteSmythe on May 4, 2011 2:07:35 GMT
Why is that bamboo pole leaning against the wall in frame 5? Is it about to burst back into life as Annie's demo? I'm guessing that it's the antenna mast that can be seen in 875. I can't see Ysengrin sharing Coyote's gift. Not with Annie, not yet. She's still learning to walk, etherically. I'm guessing it's something 'basic,' but still beyond anything we've seen.
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Post by deviantlightning on May 7, 2011 0:00:08 GMT
I wonder if this is not just "normal" character development. Maybe it's Surma's spirit (or well - that whole family line's inherited soul) that has gained influence over the summer, so that Annie's individual personality is getting repressed. If that's the case Surma probably went through the same process. I don't really hope this is the case though philosophically speaking, you're referring to Annie's individual personality as something which exists outside of reality, where the reality of the situation is that Surma "passed the torch" to Annie when she died. However, Annie always has been Surma's daughter, and certain parts of her personality would have been passed down from Surma to Annie well before that. That's part of who she is. Without the "spark," she wouldn't be Annie, she would be somebody else and her "natural personality" would be different as well. She does seem to be changing, and perhaps certain "Surma" aspects of her are emerging, but you can't separate the girl from the fire spirit, so to speak. EDIT: Also, what Blackmantha said. That's a stretch. I think Antimony is going the same career, but enacting on her legacy much differently than mom did. It's obvious she disapproves of the realpolitik of the Court and cares more about mending hurt feelings. She's taken a moral stand that's different from her mom's. There's no indication that there's some coercion acting on her character arc. Try not to bore me with certain claims of knowledge because you can indulge in a bit of magical thinking. They look alike and they have the same bloodline (magic or otherwise), therefore they must be the same! Stop making me facepalm.
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Post by deviantlightning on May 7, 2011 0:43:46 GMT
Firstly, do people realize that Antimony hates being compared to her mother? A lot? She looks annoyed a lot over it. There's a difference between looking at people and seeing them. Surma and Antimony are only superficially similar. Surma was a tomboy and her most recent flashback portrayed her as a consummate playacting spy. Antimony is neither. She is mostly reserved and dislikes the crass political manipulations of the adults; those of her mother included. And she gets distinctly annoyed at Jack's fickle lovestruck affections. Frankly, I'm surprised that Coyote mentions Antimony's temper at all. What temper? She's pretty much the deadpan ice-queen for much of her character arc. Surma punches a boy to escalate a situation. Antimony does a bit of judo to de-escalate. They're incredibly different. One person is out for your blood if you piss her off or will absolutely ruin you through a sweet face and a sweet smile. The other is a empathetic ambassador. I like your interpretations, yeah, I guess Antimony tries harder to be moral to all folks while Surma was more machiavellian, perhaps? Or just had different priorities. That's exactly how I'd put it. Machiavellian. But keep in mind that the Forest isn't really much different. The point of Antimony's little tantrum is her waking up to adult realities. People use violence to get their way. And not all of it is physical or apparent. Coyote is really big on this style of mayhem and it's evident in his abusive relationship with Ysengrin. I'm not entirely sure that Antimony consciously realizes this yet.
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Post by Druplesnubb on Nov 9, 2015 15:09:28 GMT
"What are they going to do, tell my parents?""
Ummm...well...
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