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Title: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: superluser on May 21, 2007, 01:00:14 AM
Why isn't Jyrras trying to run away from the awkward discussion?
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: techmaster-glitch on May 21, 2007, 01:01:23 AM
Holy crap! AnizInDisguise got it RIGHT ON THE MONEY!

Congrats, Mr. InDisgise!
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Swift-Skink on May 21, 2007, 01:09:21 AM
Mind, I imagine Mab would be the same when it came to holding patterns...
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: kaskar on May 21, 2007, 01:15:34 AM
 :mowmeep   My, I liked the way the blanked, unbelieving looks came in ...  :mowmeep 
                   
            :mowhappy     Mab no hail this queen except with bullets  :mowhappy

        :mowninja       Is this where Mab calls in the expert called Aniz    :mowninja     
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Fuyudenki on May 21, 2007, 01:20:00 AM
I suspect Jy is still too in-shock to run just yet.

Good show, AnizInDisguise.

I suspect Mab is a bit better at keeping her patterns in check than Nutmeg has displayed, though that's mostly because she helped Jyrras develop the magic portion of Patch technology (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_261.php).(at least, it seems that way.)  Apparently, Cubi are much better at holding disguises than Fae.(at least, certain Fae...)

Oh, and Nutmeg, it's really hard to talk to you when you have a spear poking through your chest! (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_279.php)(well, aren't we Mr. Picky today!)
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: RJ on May 21, 2007, 01:29:29 AM
Anime North? o___o

I've heard freeeaaaky things about that con... You should go, Amber :3

Dare you to cosplay too.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Hellcat on May 21, 2007, 01:32:46 AM
What is Nutmeg anyway, some sort of cat-horse?
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Taerkar on May 21, 2007, 01:36:00 AM
She looks kinda like a red panda. Ears, eyes, and tail.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: stiletto on May 21, 2007, 01:37:23 AM
I think she looks more like a raccoon. A magenta raccoon; my life needs more magenta.

Fae are so peculiar. Pull their antennas and there's a nuclear explosion. Run a spear through them and they're disappointed.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Nino on May 21, 2007, 01:37:51 AM
Man it's like you guys havn't seen a raccoon D=

We have albino raccoons actually here in slum land. They're awesome.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Hellcat on May 21, 2007, 01:38:38 AM
what about the hooves at her feet, what raccoon has hooves?
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Nino on May 21, 2007, 01:44:32 AM
Quote from: ??? (Hellcat) on May 21, 2007, 01:38:38 AM
what about the hooves at her feet, what raccoon has hooves?

http://www.fws.gov/pictures/lineart/bobsavannah/graphics/raccoons.jpg

As you can see their paws are not covered by fur, so I think that is skin. Though honestly I could be wrong.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Zedd on May 21, 2007, 01:48:34 AM
O___o; Well that solves all things
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: superluser on May 21, 2007, 01:52:56 AM
Quote from: Kattuccino on May 21, 2007, 01:44:32 AMAs you can see their paws are not covered by fur, so I think that is skin. Though honestly I could be wrong.

Nutmeg really does appear to have cloven hooves for hind feet.

Of course, what animal has cloven hooves on the hind legs and paws on the front legs?  Would that make her half-kosher?
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Nino on May 21, 2007, 01:59:24 AM
Quote from: superluser on May 21, 2007, 01:52:56 AM
Quote from: Kattuccino on May 21, 2007, 01:44:32 AMAs you can see their paws are not covered by fur, so I think that is skin. Though honestly I could be wrong.

Nutmeg really does appear to have cloven hooves for hind feet.

Of course, what animal has cloven hooves on the hind legs and paws on the front legs?  Would that make her half-kosher?

cloven twice? Because you can see three "toes" on her left leg in panel 1 and 3.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Kenji on May 21, 2007, 02:26:00 AM
Daaaaaay-yam. Fae have a cutie for a queen. :3
....
With a spear in her chest. That kinda levels down the cuteness.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Grenn on May 21, 2007, 03:12:49 AM
True 'nuff.

But the way Jy-Jy and Lorenda are drawn in the last panel is priceless.  :boogie
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: kaskar on May 21, 2007, 03:35:06 AM
 
:mowmeep       Is this the start of Jy-Jy and Lorenda's adventure escape from reality ?   :mowmeep

                 :mowhappy      Or as it may be said, The Magical Mystery Tour ...  :mowhappy

:mowninja By the way, notice that Mab gains many of the traits of Pip when angry. Note facial characteristics, and the sound of her Grrrrr ..... 
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Fex on May 21, 2007, 03:39:13 AM
Quote from: Grenn on May 21, 2007, 03:12:49 AM
True 'nuff.

But the way Jy-Jy and Lorenda are drawn in the last panel is priceless.  :boogie

I would be suprised if they didn't look that way  :3
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: rabid_fox on May 21, 2007, 03:40:42 AM

So. Mab has further endeared herself to the queen by sticking a spear through her. Not that anybody seems to mind. That's what I like about this comic, how cheerful Nutmeg looks.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: kaskar on May 21, 2007, 03:56:11 AM
  :mowmeep   Is this how Mab pushes the price up and now gets a bit of 'leverage', on this Queen Nutmeg.    :mowsad   Nutmeg had Mab thrown out of the fae kingdom all that time ago.    :mowhappy What can she offer Mab that would be a real temptation ? The Throne ? 
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Tapewolf on May 21, 2007, 04:00:14 AM
Fantastic.  Well done Amber!

Quote from: Kattuccino on May 21, 2007, 01:37:51 AM
Man it's like you guys havn't seen a raccoon D=
They don't grow in Wales.  (Although there are supposed to be panthers)

Quote from: kaskar on May 21, 2007, 03:56:11 AMWhat can she offer Mab that would be a real temptation ? The Throne ?
It would explain the arc title, wouldn't it?  OTOH if Mab gets the job as queen, she's going to be a bit tied up with running the Fae kingdom and the strip might have to be called DFA instead  >:3
That said, it's most likely a figurehead role like the Queen of England.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Zedd on May 21, 2007, 04:02:00 AM
Hmm its so sad when your problem is really right front of you when their the one who setted you on the stupid wild goose chase!
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: kaskar on May 21, 2007, 04:11:07 AM
    :mowmeep     I just had a horrible thought, what if Mab's portal ( Dan's closet door ), becomes the royal portal for the fae into the ' Real World ' . Apart from the creature council going bezerk, does Lost Lake become a Royal Tourist attraction to the fae ?  :mowmeep

:mowhappy  Then again, everyone would now be able to go into the fae kingdom, to have the ultimate adventure Mab may have a royal throne and a crown to prove it to one and all . :mowhappy

         :mowninja What happens now? Do Dan and Wildy, under royal decree, have DDR set up in the fae kingdom ?  :mowninja

 
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: rabid_fox on May 21, 2007, 04:32:17 AM

I'm expecting Azlan to do some serious fawning and simpering to royalty at some time during this arc.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Kragoth on May 21, 2007, 04:44:30 AM
So it was Mab with a spear in the grasslands who killed Mr. Black! Uh, no, wait, that's Cluedo, I think...

But... way to go, Mab! Sticking a spear through someone's chest is THE way to 'prick' through someone's disguise! Yay for Mab! And for Nutmeg too, for being so cheerful about it all. Hmm... I wonder, do other Fae ever get really mad? Or is it something that only runs in Mab's family?

Oh well, I applaud Amber for keeping up the suspense for all of us who aren't Aniz-in-disguise and pulling off this really unexpected plot twist! Wonder if we're gonna hear about Nutmeg's reason for banning Mab from the Fae Kingdom.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: VioletDusk on May 21, 2007, 04:57:34 AM
My vote's for ring-tailed lemur. ^.^
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: WhiteFire on May 21, 2007, 05:22:19 AM
The last panel is a great example of (one handful)d6 stun damage.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Zina on May 21, 2007, 05:29:46 AM
Quote from: kaskar on May 21, 2007, 04:11:07 AM
    :mowmeep     I just had a horrible thought, what if Mab's portal ( Dan's closet door ), becomes the royal portal for the fae into the ' Real World ' . Apart from the creature council going bezerk, does Lost Lake become a Royal Tourist attraction to the fae ?  :mowmeep

:mowhappy  Then again, everyone would now be able to go into the fae kingdom, to have the ultimate adventure Mab may have a royal throne and a crown to prove it to one and all . :mowhappy

         :mowninja What happens now? Do Dan and Wildy, under royal decree, have DDR set up in the fae kingdom ?  :mowninja

 

Do you really need to use so many smilies in each of your posts? D:
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Goatmon on May 21, 2007, 06:32:09 AM
As a guy who LIVES to disturb people, the last panel made me very happy. 
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Ralanost on May 21, 2007, 06:34:38 AM
Nutmeg is soooo cute!  I love her!  Three-way cloven hoof is something new, but there is no way she is pure anything with those legs.  Forgot what it is called when they bend that way.  Anyways, good job as always Amber!

EDIT: Legs like that are called unguligrade.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: AnizInDisguise on May 21, 2007, 07:29:47 AM
 :wtf

I actually did get it right. That's kind of creepy. But still SWEET! I've gotta put this in my sig!
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Turnsky on May 21, 2007, 07:31:43 AM
Quote from: Ralanost on May 21, 2007, 06:34:38 AM
Nutmeg is soooo cute!  I love her!  Three-way cloven hoof is something new, but there is no way she is pure anything with those legs.  Forgot what it is called when they bend that way.  Anyways, good job as always Amber!

EDIT: Legs like that are called unguligrade.
indeed, which is kinda rare since i've never really seen amber draw any other kind of locomotion style other than Plantigrade for bipeds.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Jim Halisstrad on May 21, 2007, 07:31:50 AM
This comic caused me to choked on my cereal :<
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Caswin on May 21, 2007, 07:40:23 AM
Quote from: AnizInDisguise on May 21, 2007, 07:29:47 AMI actually did get it right. That's kind of creepy. But still SWEET! I've gotta put this in my sig!
Do eet!

One comic in, and I'm already thinking that if I should ever write a sequel to DMFA:TF(WT) (as well as actually do a DMFA story this time rather than provide confusing little glimpses into it), I'll find a way to make her a boss.  She's purdy cute.

And yeah, I laughed at those o_o's.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: kaskar on May 21, 2007, 07:58:48 AM
 :mowninja I wonder how many fae are getting ready at the moment to get empowered. If, (and only if), Mab got the Kingdom from nutmeg, then Mab could 'empower' other fae to do the basic running of the royal house, and they could be endowed with the title, duke, knight, etc ...    For a Fae kingdom to run smoothly, at times it is better that Mab not be concerned with day-to-day problems, and only be concerned with the royal house as a figurehead. Mab likes to play in the Daffodils with the Mows ...
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: DigitalMan on May 21, 2007, 09:07:04 AM
Well I'll be... I figured he just had the ability to change his colorings like that. Hey, it seemed like a Fae-ish thing to do :dface

For the last panel, one word: Roffle.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Goatmon on May 21, 2007, 09:07:33 AM
I feel the need to add that I absolutely love Nutmeg's coloring, the mix of pink and purple really works, despite all rational thought.  =P

She's a Raccoon, right? 
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Turnsky on May 21, 2007, 09:34:49 AM
Quote from: Goatmon on May 21, 2007, 09:07:33 AM
I feel the need to add that I absolutely love Nutmeg's coloring, the mix of pink and purple really works, despite all rational thought.  =P

She's a Raccoon, right? 

looks like a cross between a red panda and a lemur.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: DavidRokon on May 21, 2007, 09:49:36 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on May 21, 2007, 09:34:49 AM
Quote from: Goatmon on May 21, 2007, 09:07:33 AM
I feel the need to add that I absolutely love Nutmeg's coloring, the mix of pink and purple really works, despite all rational thought.  =P

She's a Raccoon, right? 

looks like a cross between a red panda and a lemur.

My bet goes for Red Panda... well pink and purple red panda.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: superluser on May 21, 2007, 09:59:44 AM
The Lemur people win.  Not necessarily because they're right, mind, but because anyone advocating lemurs always wins.

Also--is this the first in-comic confirmation that races other than `cubi can shapeshift?

Quote from: Kattuccino on May 21, 2007, 01:59:24 AMcloven twice? Because you can see three "toes" on her left leg in panel 1 and 3.

Kria appears to have cloven hooves, and she has three fingers on each hoof.

Quote from: DigitalMan on May 21, 2007, 09:07:04 AMFor the last panel, one word: Roffle.

What?  Roffle?  Is that even English (http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=89)? (not one of VGCats' most SFW comics)
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Kajet on May 21, 2007, 10:42:16 AM
Somehow I thought Nutmeg would've been more... evil instead of seemingly childlike.

Especially after getting a spear through the chest, fae are weird like that I guess
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Alondro on May 21, 2007, 10:55:15 AM
*Charles bounces*  Oooo!  Plot twistiness!  You know, that spear gives guys a good excuse for staring at her chest...  ;)
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: DavidRokon on May 21, 2007, 10:59:49 AM
Quote from: superluser on May 21, 2007, 09:59:44 AM
The Lemur people win.  Not necessarily because they're right, mind, but because anyone advocating lemurs always wins.

Also--is this the first in-comic confirmation that races other than `cubi can shapeshift?


You forgot dragons. Though as fey have the greatest magic ability of all the races, something like transformation doesn't seem like it'd be all that hard for them, cubi are just more 'natural' shapeshifters.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: superluser on May 21, 2007, 11:19:35 AM
Quote from: DavidRokon on May 21, 2007, 10:59:49 AMYou forgot dragons.

I took it that dragons have two forms, the full draconic form and a mundane form (`sides, if Pyro had wanted to conceal his race, he might have chosen a better cover).  It seems that fae, like `cubi, can shift into any arbitrary shape.

Of course, I could be wrong.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Taerkar on May 21, 2007, 11:34:58 AM
Another question is is Nutmeg telling the truth in the beginning that Mab's parents want to die? I'm not really certain if that's yes or not since she did return and make a Nutmeg Kabob.

Which brings up the second question. What do you cook with Nutmeg when you're making Kabobs?
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: superluser on May 21, 2007, 11:40:14 AM
Quote from: Taerkar on May 21, 2007, 11:34:58 AMAnother question is is Nutmeg telling the truth in the beginning that Mab's parents want to die?

Why would she lie?  It's not like she can force Mab's parents to kill themselves (unless she was lying about how fae die).  And it doesn't sound like she wants Mab back in the fae realm.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: nikename2 on May 21, 2007, 11:45:02 AM
Quote from: kajet on May 21, 2007, 10:42:16 AM
Somehow I thought Nutmeg would've been more... evil instead of seemingly childlike.

Especially after getting a spear through the chest, fae are weird like that I guess

Yeah I kind of figured her to be more of an evil fairy godmother-like queen. This though, she seems alot more like Mab herself. It kind of makes me wonder just how grand a scale was the thing Mab did to get herself exiled. What did she end up losing a bet or something?  :shifty
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: familyghost on May 21, 2007, 11:52:34 AM
Quote from: Xeksue on May 21, 2007, 11:45:02 AM
Quote from: kajet on May 21, 2007, 10:42:16 AM
Somehow I thought Nutmeg would've been more... evil instead of seemingly childlike.

Especially after getting a spear through the chest, fae are weird like that I guess

Yeah I kind of figured her to be more of an evil fairy godmother-like queen. This though, she seems alot more like Mab herself. It kind of makes me wonder just how grand a scale was the thing Mab did to get herself exiled. What did she end up losing a bet or something?  :shifty

Either that or she made Nutmeg angry when they were in the Fae version of highschool... if such a thing exists.   Or it could simply be Mab's "role" for her life so far.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: GabrielsThoughts on May 21, 2007, 12:11:06 PM
so I'm guessing faries are polymorphic and and only choose to look like beings...am I wrong, because otherwise a spear through the chest would really hurt.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Turnsky on May 21, 2007, 12:47:47 PM
Quote from: GabrielsThoughts on May 21, 2007, 12:11:06 PM
so I'm guessing faries are polymorphic and and only choose to look like beings...am I wrong, because otherwise a spear through the chest would really hurt.

remember that Fae only die when they choose to, i think they're pretty much immune to physical damage..
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: nikename2 on May 21, 2007, 12:52:02 PM
Yeah, they're probably only bothered by pain when they allow it to bother them. Otherwise it's probably just a minor annoyance.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Prof B Hunnydew on May 21, 2007, 12:55:13 PM
Okay so you can't see Nutmeg's feet very well with her natural fluffy socks, but "Hooves" ..

No horse, She looks like a raccoon, and a Fae raccon who is floating with her feet fold under her.  But I love her dress...OOooo SParklys ...

mmmm *shake* Oh Okay,  The next question should be:
Why does Nutmeg suddenly want a child.?  Or Fae so rarely decide to die, that years, even decades go by between fae soul auctions.

:mowcookie
PBH
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Ralanost on May 21, 2007, 01:21:56 PM
It seems that Nutmeg has more hoovish hooves than even Kria!
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_777.php
And she is a horse on top of it!  Furrae, while cute, makes zero anatomical sense when compared with the real world, which I am fine with.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: KarlOmega1 on May 21, 2007, 01:24:43 PM
Quote from: Kenji on May 21, 2007, 02:26:00 AM
Daaaaaay-yam. Fae have a cutie for a queen. :3

I'd say...*smacks head on door*...the Queen being a good-looker fact pushed aside, Why is she causing Mab such trouble, besides kicking her out of the fae kingdom?
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on May 21, 2007, 01:38:19 PM
Quote from: Taerkar on May 21, 2007, 11:34:58 AM
Which brings up the second question. What do you cook with Nutmeg when you're making Kabobs?

I'd say you grate the Nutmeg over the kabob, no? Or at least grate it into the marinade....
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Aridas on May 21, 2007, 01:39:44 PM
Quote from: AnizInDisguise on May 21, 2007, 07:29:47 AM
I actually did get it right. That's kind of creepy. But still SWEET! I've gotta put this in my sig!
I thought amber once said she didn't want people sticking correct predictions in peoples' faces? I'm pretty sure anyone else who ever had a correct prediction didn't go nuts over it. >_>

Anyway... I'm wondering if there was some other point in time we've seen Mab's parents.. For some reason I keep looking back mentally and seeing different people.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Madmann135 on May 21, 2007, 01:45:11 PM
so Mab didn't leave to auction off her mother's soul.  She left to get a spear to spear-kabob Nutmeg's chest at the same time hid her anger so that her attack would look more unprovoked to the untrained eye.  Mab knew that Albanion was really Nutmeg in disguise in less than 10 seconds which has to really be a record.

Who says Mab can't be a great adventurer.  She's got the planning down, she's got weapon useage down, she even has magic useage down, she even is very observive. 

Lets not forget Mab has some great teachers.  She's got Dan (though that one can go either way), she's got Pip, she's got Alexsi and she hangs out in Lost Lake which many adventurers come to drink.

I must say Lorenda and Jyrras are looking like, 'I thought our problems were bad.  Mab's been living with this for who knows how long and we just witnessed an apex of her problems."

Amber gets a 5.0/5.0 for this comic strip
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: superluser on May 21, 2007, 02:05:34 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on May 21, 2007, 12:47:47 PMremember that Fae only die when they choose to, i think they're pretty much immune to physical damage..

I certainly hope so.  There's an ancient Greek myth about a guy named Tithonus, whose wife asked Zeus to grant him the gift of eternal life, but forgot to ask for the gift of eternal youth.  In later years, he couldn't move his limbs.  The only thing he did do was beg for his death, which would never come.

Quote from: Aridas Soulfire on May 21, 2007, 01:39:44 PMAnyway... I'm wondering if there was some other point in time we've seen Mab's parents.. For some reason I keep looking back mentally and seeing different people.

I think the only time we've seen Mab's parents is 544.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Aridas on May 21, 2007, 02:11:15 PM
Those totally do not look like MAB's current parents. I wonder if it's normal for parents to change like that?

THERE IS NO TYPO HERE EVERYTHING IS PERFECTLY FINE
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Turnsky on May 21, 2007, 02:18:12 PM
Quote from: superluser on May 21, 2007, 02:05:34 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on May 21, 2007, 12:47:47 PMremember that Fae only die when they choose to, i think they're pretty much immune to physical damage..

I certainly hope so.  There's an ancient Greek myth about a guy named Tithonus, whose wife asked Zeus to grant him the gift of eternal life, but forgot to ask for the gift of eternal youth.  In later years, he couldn't move his limbs.  The only thing he did do was beg for his death, which would never come.

immortality is its own curse. within time, the soul gets weary of being in the same shell, and yearns to go on the wheel of fate once more, to be born anew.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Eibborn on May 21, 2007, 03:28:32 PM
Or so you assume.  ;)
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Ralanost on May 21, 2007, 03:42:31 PM
Even though the coloration is a bit off, my vote is red panda so far.
(http://www.tigerhomes.org/animal/images/red-panda-lesser.jpg)
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Zina on May 21, 2007, 03:47:42 PM
Quote from: Aridas Soulfire on May 21, 2007, 02:11:15 PM
Those totally do not look like amber's current parents. I wonder if it's normal for parents to change like that?

What current parents where?
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Aridas on May 21, 2007, 04:08:41 PM
Whoops. I had an odd flashback to the time Amber went around as Mab... and ended up mixing the two. I am so awesome like that.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Zedd on May 21, 2007, 04:24:12 PM
I think I rember about Mabs folks back when the boys Pyro and Dan took Wildy on a date
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: MT Hazard on May 21, 2007, 05:05:42 PM
The only images we've seen of Mab's parents are from the unwilling and Abel arc when Mab and co are following the Red brick road to SAIA.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: nikename2 on May 21, 2007, 05:11:40 PM
*slams hand against forehead* So THATS where it goes....heh, good thing they didn't take the yellow one.  :animesweat
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: SpottedKitty on May 21, 2007, 05:44:48 PM
Quote from: Xeksue on May 21, 2007, 12:52:02 PM
Yeah, they're probably only bothered by pain when they allow it to bother them. Otherwise it's probably just a minor annoyance.
Is anyone else reminded of Roy Castle's character in Carry On Up The Khyber (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062782/)? (One of the running gags — he spent about half the film with a spear in his back, whapping people when he turned round too quickly.)
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Rambon on May 21, 2007, 05:59:40 PM
 O.o...i have a feeling that nutmeg is a ferret... why? because... she looks more like one than wildy! [with exception of tail...]
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Shadowcatcher on May 21, 2007, 06:35:38 PM
Quote from: Rambon on May 21, 2007, 05:59:40 PM
O.o...i have a feeling that nutmeg is a ferret... why? because... she looks more like one than wildy! [with exception of tail...]

Whatever she is, Nutmeg's incredibly cute.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: superluser on May 21, 2007, 06:42:53 PM
Quote from: Shadowcatcher on May 21, 2007, 06:35:38 PMWhatever she is, Nutmeg's incredibly cute.

This is true.  That purple mask is really cute.  For some reason, she reminds me of Queen Elizabeth.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Faerie Alex on May 21, 2007, 06:54:19 PM
Quote from: Rambon on May 21, 2007, 05:59:40 PM
O.o...i have a feeling that nutmeg is a ferret... why? because... she looks more like one than wildy! [with exception of tail...]
Here tail is just like Wildy's, only purplier (more purple)....but I guess neither is ferret-ish.

Perhaps Wildy is Nutmeg in disguise. :3
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Aisha deCabre on May 21, 2007, 07:06:03 PM
Quote from: Rambon on May 21, 2007, 05:59:40 PM
O.o...i have a feeling that nutmeg is a ferret... why? because... she looks more like one than wildy! [with exception of tail...]

I'm going to go with the original thought that Nutmeg is a raccoon.  Shouldn't be so fooled with colors, perhaps, especially around Fae.  You have Mab right there after all, a feline who happens to be purple.   :rolleyes

I thought the shifting colors thing was trippy though.  There should be Fae who are like lava-lamp/mood rings for the heck of it.  :P
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Eibborn on May 21, 2007, 07:58:41 PM
Fun fact: There's a Warp Aci named 'Nutmeg' as well.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Caswin on May 21, 2007, 08:35:46 PM
Quote from: Eibbor_N on May 21, 2007, 07:58:41 PM
Fun fact: There's a Warp Aci named 'Nutmeg' as well.
S'wha?  Where'd that come from?
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Aleolus on May 21, 2007, 09:10:51 PM
Quote from: superluser on May 21, 2007, 01:00:14 AM
Why isn't Jyrras trying to run away from the awkward discussion?

I say abject terror has him rooted in place.

...Wow.  I hadn't thought that Mab would be that cruel to just leave a spear through Nutmeg's chest like that.  I think that's what it is, too.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Kasarn on May 21, 2007, 09:35:34 PM
Quote from: Caswin on May 21, 2007, 08:35:46 PM
Quote from: Eibbor_N on May 21, 2007, 07:58:41 PM
Fun fact: There's a Warp Aci named 'Nutmeg' as well.
S'wha?  Where'd that come from?
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_599.php
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Caswin on May 21, 2007, 10:07:46 PM
Quote from: Kasarn on May 21, 2007, 09:35:34 PM
Quote from: Caswin on May 21, 2007, 08:35:46 PM
Quote from: Eibbor_N on May 21, 2007, 07:58:41 PM
Fun fact: There's a Warp Aci named 'Nutmeg' as well.
S'wha?  Where'd that come from?
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_599.php
I-i-i-interesting...

There's mind-blowingly subtle link there, I'm sure of it... (Puppets, anyone?)
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Zina on May 21, 2007, 10:10:51 PM
Or it could just be a warp-aci named Nutmeg. :V
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: bill on May 21, 2007, 10:11:17 PM
That is impossible. I think they are the same person.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Zina on May 21, 2007, 10:19:39 PM
Well, that just seems like a big enough of a stretch to be believable.
I'm going to go get pics and links to back up this claim. Expect an essay documenting my findings in a few hours.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Kenji on May 21, 2007, 10:22:01 PM
Don't forget to quote your sources properly. It better be MLA!
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Damaris on May 21, 2007, 10:22:10 PM
I refuse to take it seriously unless it includes a pie chart.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Faerie Alex on May 21, 2007, 10:22:29 PM
Quote from: Caswin on May 21, 2007, 10:07:46 PM
Quote from: Kasarn on May 21, 2007, 09:35:34 PM
Quote from: Caswin on May 21, 2007, 08:35:46 PM
Quote from: Eibbor_N on May 21, 2007, 07:58:41 PM
Fun fact: There's a Warp Aci named 'Nutmeg' as well.
S'wha?  Where'd that come from?
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_599.php
I-i-i-interesting...

There's mind-blowingly subtle link there, I'm sure of it... (Puppets, anyone?)
Quote from: Amber Williams (but I'm paraphrasing)Nutmeg is a cool word.
This came up before, I don't remember the exact quote, but it was something to that effect.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Ouai on May 21, 2007, 10:25:11 PM
Are you sure? The warp-aci has just about the same color aura as Queen Nutmeg's fur. :shifty
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Faerie Alex on May 21, 2007, 10:28:25 PM
Yes. This thread (http://clockworkmansion.com/forum/index.php?topic=1589.0) and this message (http://clockworkmansion.com/forum/index.php?topic=1589.msg64130#msg64130).
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Zina on May 21, 2007, 10:47:52 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Zinacat/piechart.jpg)

I feel good about this.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Damaris on May 21, 2007, 11:11:16 PM
brilliant, I tell you.  You have revolutionized the speculation process.  I think you are definitely right.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: rt on May 21, 2007, 11:35:04 PM
 :boggle I for one second jy's and lorenda's blank stare after reeding this comming

:boggle and a second one for the whole warp-aci-nutmeg-pie chart posts above
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: nikename2 on May 21, 2007, 11:39:38 PM
I have to fight a gorilla everytime I play Mario kart......for some reason the computer always makes him the guy that wants to pass me the most, either him or Yoshi anyways.  :shifty

Lorenda should just grab Jyrras and run, either that or they're both in a state of complete disbelief that they are just gonna stand there for a few days with the same blank stare.  :3
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Zedd on May 21, 2007, 11:47:35 PM
Quote from: Xeksue on May 21, 2007, 11:39:38 PM
I have to fight a gorilla everytime I play Mario kart......for some reason the computer always makes him the guy that wants to pass me the most, either him or Yoshi anyways.  :shifty

Lorenda should just grab Jyrras and run, either that or they're both in a state of complete disbelief that they are just gonna stand there for a few days with the same blank stare.  :3

Watch for blueshells...They will f*** you up
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Taerkar on May 22, 2007, 01:31:52 AM
Quote from: superluser on May 21, 2007, 11:40:14 AM

Why would she lie?  It's not like she can force Mab's parents to kill themselves (unless she was lying about how fae die).  And it doesn't sound like she wants Mab back in the fae realm.

I'm not seeing where the second part comes in. If anything, had Mab not recognized Nutmeg in disguise, she WOULD have gone back to the fae realm. The reason Nutmeg evicted her hasn't come up, at least as far as my fault memory can recall, and Nutmeg stated that Mab was mad at her, not the other way around.

Maybe Nutmeg hopes to get the child by apologizing to Mab?
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: kaskar on May 22, 2007, 05:32:33 AM
Quote from: superluser on May 21, 2007, 11:40:14 AM
Quote from: Taerkar on May 21, 2007, 11:34:58 AMAnother question is is Nutmeg telling the truth in the beginning that Mab's parents want to die?
: :mowninja
Why would she lie?  It's not like she can force Mab's parents to kill themselves (unless she was lying about how fae die).  And it doesn't sound like she wants Mab back in the fae realm.
:mowhappy Why should she not lie ? Nutmeg knows how peeved that Mab is with her. This was the perfect time to make a 'sting' .
Mab "Assumes" her parents are going to die that night , and an auction will be held. This knowledge was only given to her by Nutmeg. This may not be the case. When something is put up for auction, it may be in the Fae kingdom, that by
law, the goods to be auctioned off, be delivered.
:mowdizzy Now, this fiction Nutmeg made may have sent Mab in a frenzy to her parents, asking of their wishes, and the parents may have died ( or are to die ) out of sheer suprise and roleplay. However, even Mab will have wised up if everyone there, ( in the Fae kingdom ) didn't know of it either, and Nutmeg is just doing this as a "sneaky" way to get a spirit ...  Therefore, Nutmeg may be exiled for this, and will we see Mab take her place on the throne ...  Also, Mab's parents may live to see another day after this ...
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Taerkar on May 22, 2007, 04:13:04 PM
Methinks you're overthinking things. :paranoid
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Ralanost on May 22, 2007, 05:22:32 PM
Quote from: Taerkar on May 22, 2007, 04:13:04 PM
Methinks you're overthinking things. :paranoid
This is new?  What else can we do while drooling for the next strip?  :dribble
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Damaris on May 22, 2007, 05:25:11 PM
stop overthinking things to the realm of stupid-crazy-speculation so the mods won't be forced to start locking threads?

Because we're discussing giving you people a time limit.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: WhiteFire on May 22, 2007, 05:27:13 PM
Quote from: Taerkar on May 22, 2007, 04:13:04 PM
Methinks you're overthinking things. :paranoid

It's a four panel comic with a four page discussion... what gives you the idea people are over thinking it? :)
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: E-Jade on May 22, 2007, 06:13:47 PM
LOL.  And the last panel just brings it all together...
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Zedd on May 22, 2007, 06:35:44 PM
Its a small warm full circle we can see that anyone (who are born cluless) They didnt realize the power of nutmeg is a random one..Just like most fae out there strangely
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Ralanost on May 22, 2007, 07:43:48 PM
Quote from: Damaris on May 22, 2007, 05:25:11 PM
stop overthinking things to the realm of stupid-crazy-speculation so the mods won't be forced to start locking threads?

Because we're discussing giving you people a time limit.
Well, that isn't much fun. :<  I saw the sticky, but we need to know the borderline that you think we cross so often, otherwise we will run rampant? :bunny

BTW, is Queen Nutmeg actually attacthed to a person in furcadia or is she pure amber property?  I just wanted a yappity of her in my sig cuz she is so cute. :3
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Angel on May 22, 2007, 08:15:19 PM
Hm. For a second I thought Nutmeg might be Mabby's mother. But I remembered http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_544.php (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_544.php), so now everything else is starting to make sense.

Edit that. I just read a few of the other posts, and NOW everything makes sense. Except the spear and Nutmeg's lack of worry about it. But what the heck.
Quote from: Zina on May 21, 2007, 10:47:52 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Zinacat/piechart.jpg)

I feel good about this.

XDDDDDDDDD Hahahahahaha.... Thank you Zina. This brightened my evening.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: kaskar on May 22, 2007, 10:25:31 PM
           I just have to see what role playing factors come into Nutmeg's character, apart from being a Queen. Like Azlan, this role playing can end up creating a patchwork character that can be quite unique to the taste ...

           ( P.S. )   Also, I find these discussion groups may just be somewhere where they have to really follow the plot line, and it's probable in's and out's . People may want to appear smart, but most others just want to jeer from the sidelines, and say how stupid that idea may be. Never enter these groups unless you are prepared to make a fool of yourself ...
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Sienna Maiu - M T on May 22, 2007, 10:47:49 PM
Should I be concerned that everything you said last week made perfect sense to me?

AnimeNorth you say? My dad once said I could go there, on account of the fact he won't let me attend AnthroCon. However, this year it obviously isn't happening. A pity, my one and only apparant chance to meet the woman who created the comic which inspired me to pick up the old pencil and attempt to draw. (Mind you, it took a couple years to take, but that's entirely beside the point.)

And as to the comic!:
Oh Lorenda, your expression fills me with no bounds of joy. And Mabster! The inquistive-attentiveness, yay!

Speculation-Tiemzzz whoot!:
-Mab was originally in line to be queen and was usurped!
-something I can't remember.

(and other comments too...)
-Albanion is a horse. Horses have hooves.
-Think about it, pulling a fae's antenae causes a nucleur explosion, they can survive that. A spear? A spear is nooothing.

Quote from: modelincard on May 21, 2007, 06:54:19 PM
Perhaps Wildy is Nutmeg in disguise. :3
I agree.

Quote from: Eibbor_N on May 21, 2007, 07:58:41 PM
Fun fact: There's a Warp Aci named 'Nutmeg' as well.
Well if you think about it, it makes perfect sense for a warp-aci (who loves food) to be named after a spice, possibly their favourite.

Although, she is both pink and has what looks from the half we see to have a heart on her head... Maybe Nutmeg is actually a Cubi, and she narcistic enough to name her aci after herself, and the heart is like, her "clan symbol" or... there's a very good reason that SAIA is housing a Fae's aci. The aci of a person who seems to be the enemy of the headmistresses friend.

And Zina... I hope you don't mind me saying I love you.


[now to go read the new update perhaps]

EDIT [on account of delayed considerations]: Well... technically wasn't first-things work spearing Nutmeg in an unfacilitated display of anger?
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Damaris on May 22, 2007, 11:50:50 PM
Quote from: Ralanost on May 22, 2007, 07:43:48 PM
Well, that isn't much fun. :<  I saw the sticky, but we need to know the borderline that you think we cross so often, otherwise we will run rampant? :bunny

Here's a hint.  When the mods start making crazy predictions and pie charts in a thread, it's gone over the top with speculation.
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on May 23, 2007, 05:15:04 AM
We're good at subtle, we are. :-]
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: kalika36 on May 28, 2007, 12:15:09 PM
oooo here's a crazy idea.....maybe nutmeg is going to barter her queenship for  one of mabby's parent's souls  :mwaha
Title: Re: 2007-05-21 [788] So that's why the pattern kept changing
Post by: Aridas on May 28, 2007, 12:22:48 PM
Um, I hate to break it to you, but...