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Post by arf on Oct 25, 2013 10:38:43 GMT
In the close confines of a server room, a young geek's fancy naturally turns to CPU size. |
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Post by ctso74 on Oct 25, 2013 13:20:15 GMT
They had to kill a few orphans to get the node, but you know...
The creepiest thing is when the fans stop. You grow accustomed to the sound, so when they're all off (not an often occurrence), it is the creepiest silence. Like the air is thick, and something is terribly terribly wrong.
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Post by exdevlin on Oct 25, 2013 13:33:17 GMT
Paz's remark about being cold reminds me of gunnerkrigg.com/?p=1129 Perhaps it is a similar ploy to get cuddly. (so many d'awwwwws in the background). |
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Post by darlos9d on Oct 25, 2013 13:51:56 GMT
C'mon Kat! Strange as it may seem to you, she DOES want to hear about what you do with your time; she WANTS to know about you! God I know right? I know this for a fact from friends and loved ones. An intelligent conversationalist is willing to talk and think about damn near anything. I get the sense that Paz fits the bill. Chill out Kat! |
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Post by snipertom on Oct 25, 2013 13:57:02 GMT
I hope Kat gains security!
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Post by Marnath on Oct 25, 2013 14:28:17 GMT
Also reminds me of the Geth and Quarians in Mass Effect. "Tali-Creator" When they start asking about "souls" people should start running. Dangit! You beat me to the Geth idea! Although, if you've played the third game, you'll note that the soul question only became a problem when the Quarians MADE it a problem; if they'd been calmer about it, things would have worked out a LOT better with a lot fewer lives lost. So I would say that running is exactly what people should NOT do! Yeah, I read that last panel in Legion's voice. I think I'll read all of the seraph's dialogue that way now.  |
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Post by atteSmythe on Oct 25, 2013 15:08:22 GMT
Huh. Kat's internal monologue in this episode has made me consider that I may have head pigeons.
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Post by quinkgirl on Oct 25, 2013 15:38:54 GMT
Huh. Kat's internal monologue in this episode has made me consider that I may have head pigeons. Must be a pretty magical head pigeon to be able to see someone else thoughts  |
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Post by GK Sierra on Oct 25, 2013 17:31:57 GMT
Huh. Kat's internal monologue in this episode has made me consider that I may have head pigeons. Yup! That little voice reminding you of every perceived social awkwardness you've ever committed, or might be about to commit. Growing up is the process of slowly strangling that bird until one day it's dead and you realize you really don't care what other people think. |
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Post by quinkgirl on Oct 25, 2013 17:44:59 GMT
Huh. Kat's internal monologue in this episode has made me consider that I may have head pigeons. Yup! That little voice reminding you of every perceived social awkwardness you've ever committed, or might be about to commit. Growing up is the process of slowly strangling that bird until one day it's dead and you realize you really don't care what other people think. I see how that's a good thing... But... Poor bird  |
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Post by nero on Oct 25, 2013 18:33:31 GMT
I wonder how long it'll take for Kat to get over her awkwardness. This is why its good for her to hang out with Paz who is really forward with everybody.
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Post by arf on Oct 25, 2013 20:53:04 GMT
Personal space is a cultural thing. North European types like the reserved English (Kat)* like a bit of elbow room. (and the average Gunnerkriggian likes a *lot*). Paz is Spanish, and is more comfortable close up.
*OK so her Mum's Romany Spanish and her Dad's a Scot. Evens out.
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Post by arf on Oct 25, 2013 20:56:53 GMT
They had to kill a few orphans to get the node, but you know... The creepiest thing is when the fans stop. You grow accustomed to the sound, so when they're all off (not an often occurrence), it is the creepiest silence. Like the air is thick, and something is terribly terribly wrong. "I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if a million voices suddenly cried out and were silenced." |
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Post by GK Sierra on Oct 25, 2013 23:11:01 GMT
Yup! That little voice reminding you of every perceived social awkwardness you've ever committed, or might be about to commit. Growing up is the process of slowly strangling that bird until one day it's dead and you realize you really don't care what other people think. I see how that's a good thing... But... Poor bird Luckily the bird is metaphorical, and thus does not qualify as a murder. |
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Post by Señor Goose on Oct 26, 2013 0:31:26 GMT
Huh. Kat's internal monologue in this episode has made me consider that I may have head pigeons. Yup! That little voice reminding you of every perceived social awkwardness you've ever committed, or might be about to commit. Growing up is the process of slowly strangling that bird until one day it's dead and you realize you really don't care what other people think. Truly wise words. Are you sure you're not a wizard dude? |
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Post by Covalent on Oct 26, 2013 0:49:19 GMT
I noticed everyone else's remarks about Kat staring at Paz's hand in that one panel. I don't think that's her hand Kat's staring at. xD
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Post by quinkgirl on Oct 26, 2013 1:30:43 GMT
I noticed everyone else's remarks about Kat staring at Paz's hand in that one panel. I don't think that's her hand Kat's staring at. xD ...then... What do you suggest...? |
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Post by Nnelg on Oct 26, 2013 2:13:46 GMT
New Headcannon:
All those computers are running a Minecraft computer which runs a Dwarf Fortress computer on which Kat performs her actual calculations.
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Post by quinkgirl on Oct 26, 2013 2:20:38 GMT
New Headcannon: All those computers are running a Minecraft computer which runs a Dwarf Fortress computer on which Kat performs her actual calculations. SOUNDS LEGIT |
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Post by warrl on Oct 26, 2013 3:55:01 GMT
Luckily the bird is metaphorical, and thus does not qualify as a murder. Of course it doesn't. There's only one of it, and it's a pigeon not a crow. |
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Post by maxptc on Oct 26, 2013 5:31:39 GMT
This chapter is just going to be awkward situation after awkward situation.
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Post by thedoctor on Oct 26, 2013 6:12:50 GMT
You know, this is GREAT! There are like three overlapping clever series of comments on this page. IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY! I really like this audience.  |
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Post by Gotolei on Oct 26, 2013 6:14:01 GMT
I still like how Tom has each character have their own convincing dialects and speaking quirks. "I like to see it! You are so clever!"
It's the little things.
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Post by thedoctor on Oct 26, 2013 6:15:57 GMT
Also reminds me of the Geth and Quarians in Mass Effect. "Tali-Creator" When they start asking about "souls" people should start running. Dangit! You beat me to the Geth idea! Although, if you've played the third game, you'll note that the soul question only became a problem when the Quarians MADE it a problem; if they'd been calmer about it, things would have worked out a LOT better with a lot fewer lives lost. So I would say that running is exactly what people should NOT do! Yeah, I read that last panel in Legion's voice. I think I'll read all of the seraph's dialogue that way now. Do you know what sort of effect they use on Legion's voice to make it sound the way it does? It's pretty cool, and I'd kind of like to toy around with it a little bit... On a different note, I'm almost positive that Paz is angling for (slash using a cluebat to hint at) getting a hug/snuggle from Kat. The "Brrr, It's cold" trick is one of the oldest ones in the book! |
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Post by thedoctor on Oct 26, 2013 6:19:21 GMT
C'mon Kat! Strange as it may seem to you, she DOES want to hear about what you do with your time; she WANTS to know about you! God I know right? I know this for a fact from friends and loved ones. An intelligent conversationalist is willing to talk and think about damn near anything. I get the sense that Paz fits the bill. Chill out Kat! And not just an intelligent conversationalist, but someone who actually cares about YOU and not just the topic of conversation! Double win! |
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Post by Gotolei on Oct 26, 2013 6:43:49 GMT
New Headcannon: All those computers are running a Minecraft computer which runs a Dwarf Fortress computer on which Kat performs her actual calculations. Hm.. would she be using vanilla redstone or would she go about doing it ftb-style? I can imagine Kat using up ComputerCraft terminals and PRCs like they're candy or something. [headcanon acquired] |
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Post by The Anarch on Oct 26, 2013 6:51:38 GMT
This chapter is just going to be awkward situation after awkward situation. The comic is slowly turning into a Wes Anderson movie. |
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Post by sidhekin on Oct 26, 2013 8:46:16 GMT
Luckily the bird is metaphorical, and thus does not qualify as a murder. Of course it doesn't. There's only one of it, and it's a pigeon not a crow. *applause* |
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Post by zbeeblebrox on Oct 26, 2013 8:56:04 GMT
Wow. We know Kat's row of racks is at least four racks wide, with at least a dozen computers on each rack (processors/cores per computer not known). Now we see there are at least three rows of racks. And another pair (or more) of racks for storage, the operator's console (including four CD/DVD drives), and probably networking hardware. Kat's running a rather substantial computer installation there. DUDE. Quit talkin' about Kat's rack. Her girlfriend is, like, right there. |
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Post by fishtie on Oct 26, 2013 9:10:16 GMT
I may be totally mistaken, but I have this vague memory that someone once implied that Kat's parents have huge computer farms somewhere that allow them to use their 'sufficiently-advanced-science'.
Does anyone else remember that? I have a terrible feeling I'm going to be spending some time archive binging to find out...
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