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Post by Angry Individual on Feb 28, 2014 10:56:48 GMT
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Post by Jordan on Feb 28, 2014 11:03:28 GMT
So of the three possibilities… - Kat is seeing reality and Robesguy's fearsome appearance to the others is some sort of glamour.
- Kat's perception is imposing a non-supernatural mindset on everything, and Scary McGiantpants is Robesguy's true form.
- Robesguy is actually neither of these things; his appearance is interpreted differently by each observer.
…I'm leaning towards #1 and #3. #3 reminds me of particle–wave duality: sometimes it behaves one way, sometimes the other, but it's actually neither of those things. #1 is also quite fun, because it implies that the entire ghost world is, for the most part, smoke and mirrors. |
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Post by thedoctor on Feb 28, 2014 11:33:02 GMT
So of the three possibilities… - Kat is seeing reality and Robesguy's fearsome appearance to the others is some sort of glamour.
- Kat's perception is imposing a non-supernatural mindset on everything, and Scary McGiantpants is Robesguy's true form.
- Robesguy is actually neither of these things; his appearance is interpreted differently by each observer.
…I'm leaning towards #1 and #3. #3 reminds me of particle–wave duality: sometimes it behaves one way, sometimes the other, but it's actually neither of those things. #1 is also quite fun, because it implies that the entire ghost world is, for the most part, smoke and mirrors. I'm in favor of #1, because as cool as #3 is, #1 is definitely the funniest, and that's always the best option. Right? RIGHT? |
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Post by sidhekin on Feb 28, 2014 11:37:55 GMT
I think the rule of cool trumps the rule of funny.
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Post by arf on Feb 28, 2014 11:39:38 GMT
L I see why he wears a robe. Clearly a Vorlon. arf wins this thread!  I might add that Vorlons are truly creepy things when seen for real. ...and the thought of Kosh saying "but... it's my room." |
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Post by thedoctor on Feb 28, 2014 11:53:21 GMT
I think the rule of cool trumps the rule of funny. But...but...oh fine, you're right (about this comic at least). |
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Post by sidhekin on Feb 28, 2014 12:08:08 GMT
Ah yes, I should have been more specific. It's more than just a little context-dependent; certainly in an outright comedy, without elements of action nor drama, the rule of funny trumps all.
Sorry, I'm having trouble finding a balance between brevity and clarity. Need more caffeine ...
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Post by Daedalus on Feb 28, 2014 12:13:12 GMT
Eldritch abomination, go! In my head, he is seeing Kat as an Angel, though it's probably impossible - then Annie would probably see her that way too. So of the three possibilities… - Kat is seeing reality and Robesguy's fearsome appearance to the others is some sort of glamour.
- Kat's perception is imposing a non-supernatural mindset on everything, and Scary McGiantpants is Robesguy's true form.
- Robesguy is actually neither of these things; his appearance is interpreted differently by each observer.
…I'm leaning towards #1 and #3. #3 reminds me of particle–wave duality: sometimes it behaves one way, sometimes the other, but it's actually neither of those things. #1 is also quite fun, because it implies that the entire ghost world is, for the most part, smoke and mirrors. I'm personally going to say that I think #2 is my favorite. It shows the total inversion of expected character of a supernatural creature that we have come to expect from GKC (such as Basil). And I'm sure Ketrak is so much worse than this guy (pshaw!) |
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Post by arf on Feb 28, 2014 12:38:19 GMT
Looking at this image, it occurs to me that Kat is missing out on some interesting 'motion'.
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Post by QuotePilgrim on Feb 28, 2014 13:44:12 GMT
So of the three possibilities… - Kat is seeing reality and Robesguy's fearsome appearance to the others is some sort of glamour.
- Kat's perception is imposing a non-supernatural mindset on everything, and Scary McGiantpants is Robesguy's true form.
- Robesguy is actually neither of these things; his appearance is interpreted differently by each observer.
…I'm leaning towards #1 and #3. #3 reminds me of particle–wave duality: sometimes it behaves one way, sometimes the other, but it's actually neither of those things. #1 is also quite fun, because it implies that the entire ghost world is, for the most part, smoke and mirrors. Yeah, #1 is my theory of choice, until it gets Jossed. |
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Post by alpacalypse on Feb 28, 2014 13:52:22 GMT
So of the three possibilities… - Kat is seeing reality and Robesguy's fearsome appearance to the others is some sort of glamour.
- Kat's perception is imposing a non-supernatural mindset on everything, and Scary McGiantpants is Robesguy's true form.
- Robesguy is actually neither of these things; his appearance is interpreted differently by each observer.
…I'm leaning towards #1 and #3. #3 reminds me of particle–wave duality: sometimes it behaves one way, sometimes the other, but it's actually neither of those things. #1 is also quite fun, because it implies that the entire ghost world is, for the most part, smoke and mirrors. Well in a way I think #1 and #3 are the same thing, though I am not sure that Kat is seeing reality, but that his appearance to others is part of something else. The place is made for ghosts and being of the ether, which would imply that most visitors has an innate ability to see things in the ether that normal people, like Kat, cannot see. A person's view of the place depends on how in tune with the ether they are and Annie and Mort are seeing the image that they are trying to project. The reason I think Kat might not be seeing reality is because of certain things such as the Receptionist Bones and the Portait Dude, which I seemed sufficiently non realistic (though corny and cheap looking). I think that Kat being not in tune with the ether is not actually giving her a true view of the place, but a distorted the image of the place that the ROTD is trying to project that is closer to the truth. I really am wondering about who is actually running this place that they need to project some an impressive view of the place while maintaining a less than spectacular working place and why do they have such a strained relationship with the guides? Edit: Also I totally get why Tom wouldnt want to draw all that for a chapter, that is some impressive artwork. |
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Post by crater on Feb 28, 2014 13:52:42 GMT
sweet mother of glob.
the limits of my imagination: exposed
the nescience of my perceptions: highlighted
the pretext of understanding: obliterated
my mind is officially blown.
I am but an ant, I know nothing, I am nothing
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Post by bansheekitty on Feb 28, 2014 13:54:32 GMT
AAAAHHHHHHHH!
Looks like something out of a Guillermo del Toro movie. Actually, I would totally go see a Gunnerkrigg Court movie directed by Guillermo del Toro.
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Post by Deepbluediver on Feb 28, 2014 14:07:45 GMT
Kat's perception is imposing a non-supernatural mindset on everything, and Scary McGiantpants is Robesguy's true form. Kat's brain broke the first time she attempted to view and eldritch-horror beyond human ken: Ketrack. She went mad from the revelation and now, no matter what her eyes see, her brain is incapable of interpreting it in a threatening manner. Now, time for some WMG. Midnight, Sunday: Monday's comic goes up, Annie begins to take Mort into the either, he spills his tragic life story. Midnight, Tuesday: Wednesday's comic goes up, Annie succeeds, Mort is at peace. Midnight, Thursday: Friday's comic goes up, and at the last moment as he walks into the light, Mort (as he was when alive) is revealed to be a pretty-boy Bishounen. Friday, 12:17: First Mort/time-traveling-Annie fanfic is posted. |
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Post by philman on Feb 28, 2014 14:18:45 GMT
So of the three possibilities… - Kat is seeing reality and Robesguy's fearsome appearance to the others is some sort of glamour.
- Kat's perception is imposing a non-supernatural mindset on everything, and Scary McGiantpants is Robesguy's true form.
- Robesguy is actually neither of these things; his appearance is interpreted differently by each observer.
…I'm leaning towards #1 and #3. #3 reminds me of particle–wave duality: sometimes it behaves one way, sometimes the other, but it's actually neither of those things. #1 is also quite fun, because it implies that the entire ghost world is, for the most part, smoke and mirrors. Personally I want #2, just because Kat bossing around a massive insect monster thingie and seeing it as a harmless bureaucrat is just funnier to me than the others. |
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Post by Stately Buff Cookie on Feb 28, 2014 14:19:49 GMT
Random idea: Perception is based on relative rank. Judging by robe guy's behavior, I'm inclined to think that what Kat has been seeing is closer to "reality" than what we see here. He really does seem to be acting as a moody young librarian rather than a terrible chimera. Pfft, come on. Monsters are people too. Why can't a Chimera also be a moody young librarian? |
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Post by legion on Feb 28, 2014 14:44:31 GMT
Actually, I would totally go see a Gunnerkrigg Court movie directed by Guillermo del Toro. What. No. |
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Post by eyemyself on Feb 28, 2014 14:47:18 GMT
Random idea: Perception is based on relative rank. Judging by robe guy's behavior, I'm inclined to think that what Kat has been seeing is closer to "reality" than what we see here. He really does seem to be acting as a moody young librarian rather than a terrible chimera. Pfft, come on. Monsters are people too. Why can't a Chimera also be a moody young librarian? ^^^^THIS! So much this! Moody young eldritch horror just trying to do his job while this insignificant little human with unrecognizable credentials is JUST NOT BEHAVING AS EXPECTED! gosh golly! Why is she giving me such a hard time? Usually people like her are impressed and cowed into submission and I can be a rude as I like. What gives? She's scolding me? What's up with that... and did she just... seriously... I'm being kicked out by this speck of a girl? I can't even... |
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Post by GK Sierra on Feb 28, 2014 14:47:54 GMT
Huh. Kind of looks like my land-lady.
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Post by warrl on Feb 28, 2014 15:16:48 GMT
Pants? I see no pants. (And I have absolutely no idea what parts the pants ought to cover.) |
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Post by nightwind on Feb 28, 2014 15:42:54 GMT
Since nobody's linked it yet, here's the mentioned Angel Kat for comparison. Still though, robeguy eldritchabominationguy does hold a finger up to her in appearances. I wonder if Annie sees herself anything like this. We've seen her in the ether plenty of times, but was it from her perspective..? and did I really just sleep through the update >.< Annie uses ethervision. Since Zimmy got this we could assume different people see different things in there - or her 'etherform' changes as she explores herself. Today's page first had me look at the thing there, thinking: Wow, what a monster... that speech bubble? But it's my room...  *freezes* I'm still frozen. It's much more safe, I'm sure it detects movement. |
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Post by chaosvii on Feb 28, 2014 16:36:43 GMT
Man, I am tempted to have an avatar change featuring Kat in the room pointing.
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Post by Daedalus on Feb 28, 2014 16:55:39 GMT
Gosh, I am afraid that I must go through today's thread to like nearly every post.
You people are awesome. Lit up my day.
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Post by atteSmythe on Feb 28, 2014 17:31:24 GMT
L arf wins this thread! I might add that Vorlons are truly creepy things when seen for real. ...and the thought of Kosh saying "but... it's my room." That's kind of what happened with Kosh 2...didn't go so well. Midnight, Sunday: Monday's comic goes up, Annie begins to take Mort into the either, he spills his tragic life story. Ooo, sorry, you're out in one. Monday's comic will be the chapter page.  |
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Post by ctso74 on Feb 28, 2014 18:08:50 GMT
Kat's brain broke the first time she attempted to view and eldritch-horror beyond human ken: Ketrack. She went mad from the revelation and now, no matter what her eyes see, her brain is incapable of interpreting it in a threatening manner. She has been forced to conceive of that, which cannot be described in any mortal tongue. Her mind, nay soul, has been burned cold by the knowledge. Knowledge blacker than pitch... But enough of her going to a Nickleback concert. |
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Post by exuberancium on Feb 28, 2014 18:59:19 GMT
Interesting how this page has another end-of-chapter symbol at the bottom instead of the normal bonus page layout. I guess there's going to be another bonus page?
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Post by goldenknots on Feb 28, 2014 19:23:52 GMT
Interesting how this page has another end-of-chapter symbol at the bottom instead of the normal bonus page layout. I guess there's going to be another bonus page? All of the bonus pages have the same symbol, but not the same size. Don't get excited. :) |
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Post by Señor Goose on Feb 28, 2014 19:55:12 GMT
Friday, 12:17: First Mort/time-traveling-Annie fanfic is posted. Friday? I'm gonna go write one right now. |
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Post by gradiant on Feb 28, 2014 19:56:51 GMT
So of the three possibilities… - Kat is seeing reality and Robesguy's fearsome appearance to the others is some sort of glamour.
- Kat's perception is imposing a non-supernatural mindset on everything, and Scary McGiantpants is Robesguy's true form.
- Robesguy is actually neither of these things; his appearance is interpreted differently by each observer.
…I'm leaning towards #1 and #3. #3 reminds me of particle–wave duality: sometimes it behaves one way, sometimes the other, but it's actually neither of those things. #1 is also quite fun, because it implies that the entire ghost world is, for the most part, smoke and mirrors. I'm in favor of #1, because as cool as #3 is, #1 is definitely the funniest, and that's always the best option. Right? RIGHT? Wouldn't it be more funny if the Giant Eldritch Monster was made to leave his room by a fourteen (I think?) year old girl? |
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Post by Intelligence on Feb 28, 2014 20:54:22 GMT
B-|Still crummy looking.
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*freezes*
