Yeah that Guy is really a jerk after all.
Tactless, without a doubt.
But then again, Abel is a jerk sometimes, too. Except Abel is a whole lot cooler D:
-_- i wanna stab him -_-
Wonder why he's staring at his finger...
This I can actually see guys doing. If you're the only one who had to run off to puke, you're going to get teased about it, especially after leaving the others to do the dirty work.
Agreed, I know someone who can't handle the sight or smell of puke, ironically. Me and my friends give him sass all the time, he lurvs us though ;3
The best thing to do with a 'Jerk' is to hand their crap back at them. If they can take it and joke about it, well then they're all right people.
But yeah, I wish I had something on topic to say.... I'm gay for Able?
*edit* A and bout are one word.
I feel even worse after I ralfed....
Quote from: Jim Halisstrad on October 07, 2006, 03:17:00 AM
But yeah, I wish I had something on topic to say.... I'm gay for Able?
So's the rest of the Soviet Union, and 90% of this forum's male population, Comrade :D
Re: the comic, is it just my own twisted mind, or could this be construed as Devin's attempt at hitting on Abel? >:3
Quote from: Komissar Makarov on October 07, 2006, 04:18:21 AM
Quote from: Jim Halisstrad on October 07, 2006, 03:17:00 AM
But yeah, I wish I had something on topic to say.... I'm gay for Able?
Abel is supposed to go mad if people compare him to the Biblical one. What does he do to people who spell his name wrong? >:3
QuoteRe: the comic, is it just my own twisted mind, or could this be construed as Devin's attempt at hitting on Abel? >:3
I think it may just be your own twisted mind, Comrade. :P
Is it normal see spots after you threw up though?
....If you are seeing spots I think you might have som problems... that or you are more atuntened to the spirit world
either way it's either good or bad :3
Quote from: ×HaZ×MaT× on October 07, 2006, 12:50:38 AM
Wonder why he's staring at his finger...
Because I can just picture him wiggling his fingers at Abel and going "Boogidy boogidy boo!"
Your an evil kat KK...*wiggles own finger at him*
Quote from: FireKatKid on October 07, 2006, 09:09:29 AM
Quote from: ×HaZ×MaT× on October 07, 2006, 12:50:38 AM
Wonder why he's staring at his finger...
Because I can just picture him wiggling his fingers at Abel and going "Boogidy boogidy boo!"
Well, I thought he could do that too. The question is... is he
that big a jerk?
And if he is... what will Abel do? It looks like one of those situations when a Cubi's wings would react uncommanded.
Maybe Abel picked up his jerkiness from Devin?
Quote from: Gabi on October 07, 2006, 09:22:05 AM
Quote from: FireKatKid on October 07, 2006, 09:09:29 AM
I can just picture him wiggling his fingers at Abel and going "Boogidy boogidy boo!"
Well, I thought he could do that too. The question is... is he that big a jerk?
If Devin actually drives Abel to faint, they'll have to carry him which is extremely counterproductive. Devin has probably realised that. Besides which Amber could easily have fitted that gag into this strip.
My guess is that Devin is just going to wash his hands and then discuss actually important matters like what are they going to do now the outpost has been abandoned? Originally they were going to leave Abel there, but that's no longer an option.
QuoteAnd if he is... what will Abel do? It looks like one of those situations when a Cubi's wings would react uncommanded.
Seems a bit excessive, and I don't think you get tentacles until after your headwings (but I could be wrong). If anything like that was going to happen anytime soon I'd say it would happen when Abel is threatened (I assumed it would happen when they shot at him). If they do meet the Creature, that's when things could get interesting.
An interesting question is what would Abel's tentacles do anyway? Dan's had heads and could see, Abel's will be blind unless they are able to tap into his primary vision and even that won't help much since they're behind him.
:yeahthat Where/when does is say/show that Dan's tentacles can see? (apart from non cannon) Although that could could be quite usefull...
Quote from: MT Hazard on October 07, 2006, 11:34:56 AM
Where/when does is say/show that Dan's tentacles can see? (apart from non cannon) Although that could could be quite usefull...
I deduced it, since they were able to find the coffee filters etc while Dan was looking the other way.
There's also the fact that the Spy-Story Dan used them to improve his aim, although that probably counts as non-canon.
Quote from: Tapewolf on October 07, 2006, 10:20:29 AM
Seems a bit excessive, and I don't think you get tentacles until after your headwings (but I could be wrong). If anything like that was going to happen anytime soon I'd say it would happen when Abel is threatened (I assumed it would happen when they shot at him). If they do meet the Creature, that's when things could get interesting.
Dan got his headwings earlyish, since he didn't use magic, and it's the collection of magic that causes the headwings. Consequently, using magic as Abel is presumably doing, would slow down when your headwings appear, and hence could change the sequence enough that your wingheads come first...
Or so I understand, anyway. :-)
Quote from: Tapewolf on October 07, 2006, 10:20:29 AM
An interesting question is what would Abel's tentacles do anyway? Dan's had heads and could see, Abel's will be blind unless they are able to tap into his primary vision and even that won't help much since they're behind him.
.. Or wingheads don't need eyes to see, and the eyes on Dan's are purely cosmetic... Radar, anyone?
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on October 07, 2006, 12:39:48 PM
Dan got his headwings earlyish, since he didn't use magic, and it's the collection of magic that causes the headwings. Consequently, using magic as Abel is presumably doing, would slow down when your headwings appear, and hence could change the sequence enough that your wingheads come first...
Maybe. I was assuming that the headwings were a sign that the 'cubi had reached a point where other effects become possible - which would mean that the headwings would have to come first.
I'll admit, it -is- a non-clear point that has yet to be expanded upon. Unless I forget which line it is. :-)
Quote from: ×HaZ×MaT× on October 07, 2006, 12:50:38 AM
Wonder why he's staring at his finger...
He remembers the 'good ol' days'.
He knows why Abel is blood-o-phobic because he was there. </conspiration>
As for the tentacle-eyes:
They seem to be able to see, but it's independant from Dan's vision. ie: He doesn't actively see what they see.
(Imagine having to compute and coordinate 5 viewpoints in your brain - Talk about 3D! :rolleyes)
All that waiting for one line of dialouge?...wait, nevermind.
Well, Abel already has his clan marking. We don't know if there's a sequence which the 'effects' always follow, or if those things don't always happen in the same order.
As they say...Eatch tribe is effected diffrently in age..As for mine...We get a dark internal being when where born...Yet unleashed due to high stress or levels of tention
:mowdizzy Poor Abel
a jerk yes but i must say this for him. he's true to most of his nature and doesnt hide it.
Quote from: Tiger_T on October 07, 2006, 02:32:28 PM
As for the tentacle-eyes:
They seem to be able to see, but it's independant from Dan's vision. ie: He doesn't actively see what they see.
(Imagine having to compute and coordinate 5 viewpoints in your brain - Talk about 3D! :rolleyes)
I'm thinking that you can tap into their vision with proper training, but by default it would give you enhanced spatial awareness like a Pierson's Puppeteer and the ability to instinctively know when someone is creeping up on you (when the tentacle heads are out, of course).
Anyway, the original discussion was about what use Abel's tentacles would be if they
can't see - that is, if they have a completely independent visual processing system like you were suggesting. Dan's tentacles were able to make coffee, attack the sink behind him and attack Pip, because they could see. Abel's tentacles either can't, or can only see through his own eyes - either way they're going to be pretty useless unless as Llearch suggested they have some other sense instead and the eyes are just decorative.
Dont forget the mouths...They are strong enough to bite thought but may use as hands as well
Quote from: Tapewolf on October 07, 2006, 05:52:05 PM
Abel's tentacles either can't, or can only see through his own eyes - either way they're going to be pretty useless unless as Llearch suggested they have some other sense instead and the eyes are just decorative.
Why do you say this? Was there something I missed?
No good shall come of this... :sheep
Well, we know he has two options:
1. Show Abel his bloody hands to help him change the color of the river
2. Console Abel with really crappy jokes about his wussiness (I would pick this one, personally. Making Abel sick AGAIN is just too mean. Besides, it looks like he's already taken to doing that.)
Oh I am sure Abel will be noted he squirms like a woman when seeing blood
Quote from: Zedd on October 07, 2006, 09:33:05 PM
Oh I am sure Abel will be noted he squirms like a woman when seeing blood
Hey now, don't call Abel a woman... He might get ideas...
Quote from: Aridas Soulfire on October 07, 2006, 09:38:41 PM
Quote from: Zedd on October 07, 2006, 09:33:05 PM
Oh I am sure Abel will be noted he squirms like a woman when seeing blood
Hey now, don't call Abel a woman... He might get ideas...
Now there's a frightening thought... Then again, it looks like he's normally wearing a skirt anyways, so it may be too late! D:
And now we know WHY. Some people just can't stop, and then they're convinced...
I hope that he doesn't do anything to anger Abel into a cubi rampage. If he did... nevermind. too much thinking for my brain right now. I just hope that Abel meets the evil moster before his second wings come in. It would be too embarrassing to fight a monster that kept on saying "Join my cause: eat the soul then I eat the body!"
I speculate that the evil creature will have something to do with his cubi heritage. Either it knows what he is, or his powers will kick in while fighting it, or some other cliché-but-really-cool-anyways plot device. But it's all just speculation for now.
Quote from: Madd the Sane on October 08, 2006, 12:08:43 AM
I hope that he doesn't do anything to anger Abel into a cubi rampage. If he did... nevermind. too much thinking for my brain right now. I just hope that Abel meets the evil moster before his second wings come in. It would be too embarrassing to fight a monster that kept on saying "Join my cause: eat the soul then I eat the body!"
Considering he isn't even a full fledged cubi yet, I doubt that'll ever happen, at least til the headwings pop up. I don't remember clearly, but I think it was said somewhere in the comic that's when the cool powers come >.>
That, and I'm not sure how far along the timeline we are. I probably missed a detail.
time is reltive both stative and fluide at onece. welkk see when amber is good and read to show us.
now there's a nickname you would not want to stick.
From this day forth, I shall dub Abel....
...wait for it....
Count Yakula.
Thank you and good night!
*Whinces at the pun. *i think he's better off being called pukey
Quote from: King Of Hearts on October 08, 2006, 01:53:45 AM
now there's a nickname you would not want to stick.
Granted, this is Devin we're talking about. He'd probably move on to another nickname.
The poor dear's trying so hard to find a quiet reflective moment-- he just can't, from Amber's sense of humour and this being a -comic- after all.
Quote from: Ink on October 08, 2006, 09:43:01 AM
Quote from: King Of Hearts on October 08, 2006, 01:53:45 AM
now there's a nickname you would not want to stick.
Granted, this is Devin we're talking about. He'd probably move on to another nickname.
The poor dear's trying so hard to find a quiet reflective moment-- he just can't, from Amber's sense of humour and this being a -comic- after all.
And besides, if there's one thing I am sure we -Capitalists and Socialists alike- can agree on, is that:
Angry Abel = Sexy Abel xD
Quote from: Komissar Makarov on October 08, 2006, 10:18:30 AM
Quote from: Ink on October 08, 2006, 09:43:01 AM
Granted, this is Devin we're talking about. He'd probably move on to another nickname.
The poor dear's trying so hard to find a quiet reflective moment-- he just can't, from Amber's sense of humour and this being a -comic- after all.
And besides, if there's one thing I am sure we -Capitalists and Socialists alike- can agree on, is that:
Angry Abel = Sexy Abel xD
While the 3D-artist goes and stands over here... o.o;
But it is written, rule 37-B, that characters must not be given the chance to ponder too deeply. Not only is it boring, but there is a risk that they may decide to revolt against their creator!
And there is a reason I dont call Ink by his real name or will get knock to the head again
*Charline thinks about Ink's real name* Lucy-fur? :mowwink Meh, Abel wouldn't get sick at just that. I mean, Charles was a wuss with a weak stomach and even he didn't barf when the guys in his biology class starting tossing around formaldehyde-preserved fish eyes. They had an eyeball fight, then went on to the clam juice squirting fromo pipettes.
Charles went to a school with 'interesting' people... :B
Quote from: Tiger_T on October 07, 2006, 02:32:28 PM
Quote from: ×HaZ×MaT× on October 07, 2006, 12:50:38 AM
Wonder why he's staring at his finger...
He's wondering if he should leave a handprint on Abel's butt to make Xander jealous.
Quote from: Mel Dragonkitty on October 09, 2006, 08:56:30 PM
Quote from: Tiger_T on October 07, 2006, 02:32:28 PM
Quote from: ×HaZ×MaT× on October 07, 2006, 12:50:38 AM
Wonder why he's staring at his finger...
He's wondering if he should leave a handprint on Abel's butt to make Xander jealous.
:erk why will he will do that. Come on right now on this matter Abel sexuality is a question mark at this point of time. And I'm not to going to repeat myself on that matter. But back on topic I think in my own opinion that Devin is a jackass plain and simple with a fist in the face that will solve things........................
well you do have a point shadow and young ables(form when he was around ten and all) experiences with Devan have been consistent. Devan has always picked on him and been a jerk eve may agreed with able there... maybe i should read the archive again just to be sure they said jerk.
As I see it I'm not surprised Abel haven't went all medevil on his furry behind. When they are kids. But *meh* that's me on this and I tend to get all violently and stuff like that..............
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He's wondering if he should leave a handprint on Abel's butt to make Xander jealous.
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:erk why will he will do that. Come on right now on this matter Abel sexuality is a question mark at this point of time. And I'm not to going to repeat myself on that matter. But back on topic I think in my own opinion that Devin is a jackass plain and simple with a fist in the face that will solve things........................
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Actually the comment had nothing to do with Abel but was about the arguement Devin and Xander were having before they arrived at the post, about who was or was not flirting with Abel. If Abel would respond to flirtations is irrelevant to my joke and I actually don't care one way or the other. Devin just had an expression similar to my younger brother when he is about to sneak up on someone and wipe his dirty hands on their clean clothes (which makes him a jackass, I agree). I just had the impression that such a prank would be up Devin's alley, it would annoy both Abel and Xander.
Quote from: Mel Dragonkitty on October 10, 2006, 04:09:41 PM
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He's wondering if he should leave a handprint on Abel's butt to make Xander jealous.
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:erk why will he will do that. Come on right now on this matter Abel sexuality is a question mark at this point of time. And I'm not to going to repeat myself on that matter. But back on topic I think in my own opinion that Devin is a jackass plain and simple with a fist in the face that will solve things........................
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Actually the comment had nothing to do with Abel but was about the arguement Devin and Xander were having before they arrived at the post, about who was or was not flirting with Abel. If Abel would respond to flirtations is irrelevant to my joke and I actually don't care one way or the other. Devin just had an expression similar to my younger brother when he is about to sneak up on someone and wipe his dirty hands on their clean clothes (which makes him a jackass, I agree). I just had the impression that such a prank would be up Devin's alley, it would annoy both Abel and Xander.
Yeah Devin is so annoying I just want to run him down with my mack truck and teh back up and dump my payload of horsehockey on his body >:3 >:3 >:3.......
...The only possible reply to that: Ummmmmm.... :mad
Ex-Qu-Se-Moa, Mel?
You should practice a bit to quote others correct.
*grumbles*
Misquoting me like that, tsk.
Get your mind out of the gutter - it's blocking my view up.
;3~
But in any case if you had any experience with a character like Devin then you want to put some serious hurt on him............................
Quote from: Tiger_T on October 11, 2006, 12:52:49 PM
Ex-Qu-Se-Moa, Mel?
You should practice a bit to quote others correct.
*grumbles*
Misquoting me like that, tsk.
Sorry! :redface The kittens were helping me type last night. Must proofread the kitten's work more carefully.
my felines seem more intent in claiming my lap and back as sleep spots then in typing on my pc but i remember on kitten that was like that for 14 years ago.
I'm using a laptop computer so the kittens get a two for one, sitting in my lap and obstructing the keyboard simultaneously. They are so spoiled, these modern kittens. Back in the good old days they had to choose between sitting on your lap or sitting on your paper and swatting at your pen.
I bet it will be a very cute site to see kittens sleeping on your lap. Makes you see your perpesctive in a very different light..............
chuckles. i bet you never awakened with every land pet in the house seeping of you have you shadow? the dogs were on my leg and side one cat on my back. the other cat thinking i was to crowed opts to sleep on the pillow next my face. there were all raised together by the way. that's why there was no strife.
Well I used to have dogs can't have them because of my living situation. But I have two hamsters in seperate cages does that count?
chuckles. if only if. still in the winter it's king of cozy but it's kind of had to deal with waking up under almost as much weight as you.
Quote from: e_voyager on October 14, 2006, 01:22:32 AM
chuckles. if only if. still in the winter it's king of cozy but it's kind of had to deal with waking up under almost as much weight as you.
But she's such a pretty weight...
i think you missed a messager or two llearch
No, I followed them all. I was just derailing the train of thought...
impossible as my chain of thought is the same as a reactor core. it is not set in a pattern and is that muster a different color then that tail?
In Soviet Russia, Abel gay for YOU!
In America Abel is a MetroSexual to you........................
Abel is metrosexual anyway, isn't he?
Either metrosexual, or gay. I don't think we actually have positive confirmation either way, only speculation...
Well, true. He certainly flirts with either gender, though, doesn't he?
He's Abelsexual. It means he can easily baffle thousands just by not appearing to have any attraction to anyone, as well as having a fashion sense that isn't based on any earth styles.
Quote from: FireKatKid on October 15, 2006, 09:48:10 AM
He's Abelsexual. It means he can easily baffle thousands just by not appearing to have any attraction to anyone, as well as having a fashion sense that isn't based on any earth styles.
sorta like a certain FireKitten we know of :mowtongue
anyways, while I'm running away from FireKatKid, Abel spent how many years inside SAIA with a bunch of other cubi's, right? After all that time, would anybody have a sense of style? I'm doubtful.
On the other hand, when you are a powerful Cubi, or even a semi-powerful one, or even Abel, I guess you just go with what you like, and not with what is popular.
Yep define yourself by your own oneself and that is Abel is. Can't get around it just accept it and go about your business....................
Quote from: je.saist on October 15, 2006, 02:07:32 PM
Quote from: FireKatKid on October 15, 2006, 09:48:10 AM
He's Abelsexual. It means he can easily baffle thousands just by not appearing to have any attraction to anyone, as well as having a fashion sense that isn't based on any earth styles.
sorta like a certain FireKitten we know of :mowtongue
anyways, while I'm running away from FireKatKid, Abel spent how many years inside SAIA with a bunch of other cubi's, right? After all that time, would anybody have a sense of style? I'm doubtful.
On the other hand, when you are a powerful Cubi, or even a semi-powerful one, or even Abel, I guess you just go with what you like, and not with what is popular.
This was aimed at his fashion sense, but it goes for gender preference as well.
Warning - warped/unwholesome concepts aheadIf we remember that a 'cubi will spend three, four or ten times their species' normal lifespan in SAIA, I can well imagine the less-inhibited students trying
every possible permutation.
As Abel has demonstrated, it is possible for them to change gender temporarily, and while it won't work from a reproductive standpoint, it is probably good enough for 'recreational' purposes. As I said,
every possible permutation.
(This was originally a train of thought from my fanfic, but I left it out on grounds of taste)
Wow, no one's ever been kind enough to give a warning before... yet that's one of the least warped thoughts about the situation. Or maybe I'm just used to that from having a shapeshifter for a girlfriend... Scary.
If it was left out of your fanfic, I'm willing to bet it'll appear in someone else's now.
Hmm. You're just not being imaginative, there, DigitalMan.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! DANGER, WILL ROBINSON! WARNING! IMPURE THOUGHTS BELOW! DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE OF A SENSITIVE DISPOSITION! OR IF YOU JUST ATE! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Consider: Shapeshifting includes shifting into the shapes of other, non-sentient animals.
Just think about that a little bit. And add the variants you already had in mind.
Llearch, I'll admit I didn't consider that :erk
I suggest you add an even stronger warning than me since it makes mine look pretty tame in comparison >:3
Better?
WARNING WARNING MORE IMPURE THOUGHTS
If Abel has that ability hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the combinations will be endless he is a walking fantasy hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......................
*stares and blinks* ... That is disturbing...
*shrugs, unaffected* Still used to it. Not my idea, I assure you.
Now, the talk lately of Dan having a period and such, that frightens me to the core. As a matter of fact, so far the most disturbing thoughts on a perfect shapeshift are practically family-friendly compared to the most tame thoughts of a shapeshift gone awry.
I wonder, am I the only one glad the comic is rated PG?
Quote from: DigitalMan on October 17, 2006, 07:34:24 AM
I wonder, am I the only one glad the comic is rated PG?
No. :-)
Oh come on I don't think Amber will go for the thought we have in mind extremly disturbing thoughts. No way if that went throught it will be rated X and we will be the one to blame for those impure thoughts. Anywho it's those combinations it distracts me the most hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm endless combinations *carry on*.......
Yeah, that's a decent warning, Llearch.
Quote from: DigitalMan on October 17, 2006, 07:34:24 AM
I wonder, am I the only one glad the comic is rated PG?
Sometimes I wish it was PG-13 like Abel's Story, but above that I would prefer not to go.
Quote from: ShiningShadow on October 17, 2006, 07:21:46 AM
WARNING WARNING MORE IMPURE THOUGHTS
If Abel has that ability hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the combinations will be endless he is a walking fantasy hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......................
PLEASE learn how to use tags O_O
Quote from: Aridas Soulfire on October 17, 2006, 08:28:58 AM
Quote from: ShiningShadow on October 17, 2006, 07:21:46 AM
WARNING WARNING MORE IMPURE THOUGHTS
If Abel has that ability hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the combinations will be endless he is a walking fantasy hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......................
PLEASE learn how to use tags O_O
Well my bold button is all screwed up and comes up that way all the time sorry can't help that. But tell me this if Abel could change to anybody or anything what you like Abel to be? Just asking..................
Then if you don't know how to use the button, just type it in. Seriously, it's not hard. Don't forget how to use backspace and delete either. or even the edit button -_-
Wow... warnings for that? And here I thought that was the whole point of roleplaying shapeshifters. :B
I mean, come on, who *hasn't* role-played the touching (if sticky) love between a squid and a stay-puff marshmallow man?
i feel sorry for all of you be envy at the same time that you all held on to such purity that others had to taint you minds with such thoughts.. i'ma an old soul mind you and
Well I'm not tainting this subject. So you do wonder what Abel can or cannot do in the shapeshifting dept. But *meh* that's just me rambling
I'm pretty sure Abel is as able in the shapeshifting department as anyone else. Though, obviously he seems a bit forgetful... And mimicking voices, behaviour, bodylanguage, emotions and such is as great a part of shapeshifting as the actual physical transformation. Perhaps even greater. Trust me; I know how unconvincing a bad act can be. And what repercussions it can lead to...
True, how true so at this point Abel dosen't want to transform because it's dishonest. Ok I will live with that but sometime down the line. I think Abel will have to shapeshift if it means to saving his life............... :kirby
i'm not sure it will go that far in his past. in his immediate future how ever. it's a scary site when widly is so angry that she need to hold her self back like that.
Maybe it's something that is eating at her like her conscious. If that were the main issues with Wildly and I think Abel just struck a raw nerve that threw off Wildly.