It seems chivalry doesn't work for gender-shiftees. Also, Hooray for the Abel-Rant!
Quote from: Alan Garou on October 17, 2006, 10:26:22 PM
It seems chivalry doesn't work for gender-shiftees.
Not so much that as Abel's hatred for using metamorphosis to be someone he is not.
But unfortunately is similar to.
This comic was funny, but it didn't give me as much of a laugh as the quote "the little guy is doing well and jangling his toys like nobodies business". >.>
*Charles examines* Hmm. Yes, Abel and Merlitz do indeed have that in common! They must be cousins or something! *speccy spec spec!* :B Seriously, he needs ta quit whining and just change already! It can't hurt nearly as much as Dan's change!
*Charline quips* Or Charles' change!
*Charles* Uhm... I'm not changing.. :erk
*Charline leers evily* You will be... very soon... >:3
*Charles* D:
*whacks FKK with a mouse* No disturbing things until at least the second page!
This brings up yet another question... why does Abel hate the idea so much? It's mentioned on his cast page, but we don't have details...
Mebbe because he spent so much among beings, having to conform to a society that dislikes him, and changing into someone else feels like going back into hiding for him.
Or he's just Abel, and feels like being difficult today. I dunno.
Quote from: DigitalMan on October 17, 2006, 10:45:59 PM
*whacks FKK with a mouse* No disturbing things until at least the second page!
This brings up yet another question... why does Abel hate the idea so much? It's mentioned on his cast page, but we don't have details...
I think part of it has to do with him being "brutally honest." He has a reputation for that... changing into someone else wouldn't be very honest.
All are very good points.
I think it's the aspect of being a blunt asshole that makes him so cool.
"Just because you look like a girl doesn't mean I won't hit you." Hah. I've said that to a few... er, effeminate male friends of mine at school. Abel for the win. :3
PS. Holy jebus on a stick best emoticon ever: :ipod
Quote from: FireKatKid on October 17, 2006, 10:33:17 PM
This comic was funny, but it didn't give me as much of a laugh as the quote "the little guy is doing well and jangling his toys like nobodies business". >.>
Seconded. :3
Given the way this is going, I'm gonna guess that Dan's gonna pass Abel off as a stand-in for Merl. On second thought, Dan and Abel scuffling seems more likely. Having the reporters come in makes it even more so. And in some random thought tangent, I see Regina popping in somehow.
Eh, maybe he'll get Abel to stand in for Merlitz after all :)
Abel just needs some "convincing".
*cues Wildy to "convince" Abel* :)
Im sure he can do Merlitz..That pyrof filled feline
Abel always did strike me as something of a wife beater.
Quote from: Grenn on October 17, 2006, 11:37:37 PM
*cues Wildy to "convince" Abel* :)
Beware grinning ferrets... D:
I donno if this was discussed, but I didn't see it anywhere.
What if..... Biggs kidnapped Alexi because he thought she was Dan. Remember how Biggs never figured out that Dan posed as a female to get into his rom and steal the mallet?
So Biggs still holds a grudge for that (and remembers thinking Dan had sexy legs....) and assumed that Alexi (who looks like dan with ... well.. you know) was the one that double crossed him a while back.
So to get back at Dan, Biggs did all of this thinking that Alexi was Dan. Woah! I was reading Biggs cast profile, saw "never did figure out who Dan was" and it like clicked in my head.
I think I get a cookie :mowcookie
as for me i was more under the impress that that thread of violence cam form Dan comparing him to merlitz not form the fact that Dan was in a binds and assumed he would help. "well i don't know if you would have to act seeing an that you have the whole merlitz (yadda yadda) down.
A little from column A, a little from column B, perhaps? :3
Im sure everyone has their reason nopt to be merl
he's too intent on himself for me. and his reaction to humans hmm maybe i should introduce his to old man wily
Wait, when did humans exist in Furrae?
They have...Their more scarse and rarer to find lint in Inks pockets :intro
And what, pray tell, were you doing, looking in the good mad doctor's pockets?
;p
Quote from: Blast on October 18, 2006, 01:03:12 AM
Wait, when did humans exist in Furrae?
Sometime before invention of styling moouse me thinks.
I'm still curious as to why Abel is so reluctant. I know the "brutal honesty" has been suggested, but that was probably more in jest than anything. This also makes me wonder if it will be addressed Friday, or in Abel's Story sometime, or if we'll be left guessing.
And I wonder if Dan(ielle) is able to pull out a big hammer if necessary.
Quote from: Grenn on October 17, 2006, 11:53:17 PM
What if..... Biggs kidnapped Alexi because he thought she was Dan. Remember how Biggs never figured out that Dan posed as a female to get into his rom and steal the mallet?
So Biggs still holds a grudge for that (and remembers thinking Dan had sexy legs....) and assumed that Alexi (who looks like dan with ... well.. you know) was the one that double crossed him a while back.
So to get back at Dan, Biggs did all of this thinking that Alexi was Dan. Woah! I was reading Biggs cast profile, saw "never did figure out who Dan was" and it like clicked in my head.
I think I get a cookie :mowcookie
Indeed, a cookie you get. That could very well be it.
Quote from: Blast on October 18, 2006, 01:11:00 AM
And what, pray tell, were you doing, looking in the good mad doctor's pockets?
I'm guessing weapons check. Specifically for needles.
Quote from: Azlan on October 18, 2006, 01:11:36 AM
Quote from: Blast on October 18, 2006, 01:03:12 AM
Wait, when did humans exist in Furrae?
Sometime before invention of styling moouse me thinks.
I can never get a cameo :< But DM is banned from crossovers anyways, so it's all good.
Quote from: Blast on October 18, 2006, 01:03:12 AM
Wait, when did humans exist in Furrae?
They don't exist in furrae. But if one were to somehow stumble upon furrae in some odd and rare occurence, like a cameo, hilarity ensues.
You know what would be total pwnage?
If the Comic real Merlitz showed up just in time for this interview. Bonus points if Able quits being an emo kid and helps the inn out.
*Edit* Can't Resist.... urge......
LOM GREN IS LOM!
Quote from: Jim Halisstrad on October 18, 2006, 01:39:10 AM
You know what would be total pwnage?
If the Comic real Merlitz showed up just in time for this interview. Bonus points if Able quits being an emo kid and helps the inn out.
*Edit* Can't Resist.... urge......
LOM GREN IS LOM!
Za? And merr? Maybe I'm confused from staying up later than I have been recently...
I can't have been the only one that misread Abel's last line as "Just because you look female doesn't mean I won't hit on you..." the first time.....
QuoteZa? And merr? Maybe I'm confused from staying up later than I have been recently...
Sorry, obscure internet Meme.
Don't have the exact picture, but the text is Long cat is long. Sorry for the confusion but I can't help it. I produce it as a natural byproduct, in bulk.
Quote from: Jim Halisstrad on October 18, 2006, 02:38:51 AM
QuoteZa? And merr? Maybe I'm confused from staying up later than I have been recently...
Sorry, obscure internet Meme.
Don't have the exact picture, but the text is Long cat is long. Sorry for the confusion but I can't help it. I produce it as a natural byproduct, in bulk.
No worries, I'm not up on many internet memes. The few I know I either dislike, or come from the EGS forums over at KeenSpot, such as "Seconded!"
Quote from: Izkata on October 18, 2006, 02:36:44 AM
I can't have been the only one that misread Abel's last line as "Just because you look female doesn't mean I won't hit on you..." the first time.....
You're not alone. :U
Now I say this comic is the cutness like RJ is cuddley evil *hugs her offscreen* :hug
Isn't longcat one word? D:
<.<
>.>
Yes, I think so.
I bet if Dan wanted to and had the time he could blackmail Abel into doing anything he wanted. Yet Dan in my opinion doesn't do Blackmail.
I wonder what anctics would lead to Abel helping out even more? Maybe a little compromise?
Quote from: Madmann135 on October 18, 2006, 03:14:23 AM
I wonder what anctics would lead to Abel helping out even more? Maybe a little compromise?
I know one...Not to tell a living or dead soul about these events about to happen
I think Dan should threaten Abel by saying he'll tell Alexsi that the interview fell through because Abel didn't want to take the place of Merlitz. >:3
Now that's motivation! I doubt Abel wants to spend the rest of his days hiding beneath a staircase.
Quote from: ×HaZ×MaT× on October 18, 2006, 03:23:50 AM
I think Dan should threaten Abel by saying he'll tell Alexsi that the interview fell through because Abel didn't want to take the place of Merlitz. >:3
now THAT's motivation.
Alexsi can get scarry when she's angry, not from face expression but from actions.
I wonder what's Alexsi's record for longest "ejected by hammer?"
Quote from: ×HaZ×MaT× on October 18, 2006, 03:23:50 AM
I think Dan should threaten Abel by saying he'll tell Alexsi that the interview fell through because Abel didn't want to take the place of Merlitz. >:3
And if mere threats don't work: "WILDY! ABEL DOESN'T WANT TO BE MERLITZ!"
Now this is a storyline I'm looking forward to reading. Just because Dan's had a body change, doesn't mean his mind is any better off for it. Somehow, I can see this all ending in tears. Tears, giant swords and much chasing.
Maybe, anyway.
I can't wait to see how the sometimes quite ebil mind of Amber could exploit a situation like this.
I just hope that nobody asks him what he enjoys doing in his spare time, I'm betting he'd almost instinctively reply "Oh, chasing, lusting and generally courting after amazons, the usual guy stu...aaaah. That is ... crap."
Also, I apologize for not having been around much lately. I've been up to a lot here RL and when I have had time ... I've been distracted by other things.
Like the new Sam & Max game. *Sheepish.*
I pledge allegiance to my gun. Doo-dah~ Doo-dah~!
Great saying that Rowne and side note..WHere have ya been Rowne??
*applauds Amber*
:paranoid
*sneaks out*
Quote from: ITOS on October 18, 2006, 08:54:36 AM
*applauds Amber*
:paranoid
*sneaks out*
GET HIM! :tighthug
What if scenario Abel is standing in the tavern as Merlitz....
Reporter: So is it true you've spotted another human since the last time I've spoken with you?
Abel:um right. . . that's why you look familiar. Nervious laugh.
Reporter:well?
Abel: no comment
Reporter: what about rumors of your dating a succubus?
Abel: true.
Reporter: and...
Abel: and what?
Reporter: any advicie for our readers.
Abel: about what.
Reporter: anything.
Abel: Pyroduck is the name of a Dragon who frequents this tavern so any dragonslayer looking to make a name for themselves is free to drop by and- GACK!
Danielle: (hand is covering Abel/merlitz mouth) Don't take anything he says seriously, he's just jelous because Pyrodukie is my boyfriend (Dans eyes glow red at Abel and Danielle speaks with venom) RIGHT!
Abel: CHoking me, Cnt breth
Danielle: right?
Abel: yesh (Dan releases Abel, grabs at his throat) ... hope you like wearing that dress...b**ch.
Quote from: GabrielsThoughts on October 18, 2006, 10:28:48 AM
What if scenario Abel is standing in the tavern as Merlitz....
Reporter: So is it true you've spotted another human since the last time I've spoken with you?
Abel:um right. . . that's why you look familiar. Nervious laugh.
Reporter:well?
Abel: no comment
Reporter: what about rumors of your dating a succubus?
Abel: true.
Reporter: and...
Abel: and what?
Reporter: any advicie for our readers.
Abel: about what.
Reporter: anything.
Abel: Pyroduck is the name of a Dragon who frequents this tavern so any dragonslayer looking to make a name for themselves is free to drop by and- GACK!
Danielle: (hand is covering Abel/merlitz mouth) Don't take anything he says seriously, he's just jelous because Pyrodukie is my boyfriend (Dans eyes glow red at Abel and Danielle speaks with venom) RIGHT!
Abel: CHoking me, Cnt breth
Danielle: right?
Abel: yesh (Dan releases Abel, grabs at his throat) ... hope you like wearing that dress...b**ch.
:yeahthat
:laugh :laugh :laugh Oh yes that will be hilarious I think already Amber has something similar set up like that................................
Dan's sister would scare me and i'm not some one that worries about death very often.
Quote from: Comma on October 18, 2006, 02:42:06 AM
Quote from: Izkata on October 18, 2006, 02:36:44 AM
I can't have been the only one that misread Abel's last line as "Just because you look female doesn't mean I won't hit on you..." the first time.....
You're not alone. :U
Seconded... :P :laugh
Thirded. Can't say it was what I hoped for though.
As for Aleksi, she doesn't scare me. But then again, I have a talent, not to mention loads of practice at avoiding such things as pounces, glomps, strangles and blunt force with large objects.
It took me years to develop that talent properly though. *shudders at the memories*
Quote from: DigitalMan on October 17, 2006, 10:45:59 PM
*whacks FKK with a mouse* No disturbing things until at least the second page!
This brings up yet another question... why does Abel hate the idea so much? It's mentioned on his cast page, but we don't have details...
Quote from: Lomgren
I'm still curious as to why Abel is so reluctant. I know the "brutal honesty" has been suggested, but that was probably more in jest than anything. This also makes me wonder if it will be addressed Friday, or in Abel's Story sometime, or if we'll be left guessing.
If I were to speculate, which I am about to do with my first post here I would say it is because of one of his parents is a Cubi, and thus possibly one of the parents we know about is a Cubi in disquise leading an alternate life.
Assumeing a half Cubi child is born Cubi as in Dans case the explaination at the beginning of Ables story of an "adventurers child" falls through.
I would speculate further to say it is Ables mother because of this comic.
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Abel_29.php
We know why Able dosen't eat so much, but why woulden't his mother?
This would naturally lead to a distaste for Cubi that decieve others and lead alternate lives.
I know!!! it's not so much that he's "being Abel", it's just the person Dan wants him to turn into! Last I checked, Abel and Pyroduck weren't the best of chums... :B
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_684.php
I'm so smart. :U
Quote from: Zander on October 19, 2006, 01:02:27 AM
I know!!! it's not so much that he's "being Abel", it's just the person Dan wants him to turn into! Last I checked, Abel and Pyroduck weren't the best of chums... :B
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_684.php
I'm so smart. :U
Only, Dan wants him to turn into
Merlitz (http://www.missmab.com/Cast/merlitz.php), not
Pyroduck (http://www.missmab.com/Cast/pyroduck.php).
I think Twist might be on to something there. I mean, one of Abel's parents would have to be a Cubi, yeah? Makes sense as to why he would have a distaste towards changing his form.
Aw man, I had missed that one.
Totally makes sense that it's his mom judging by that line. Apparantly she eats just enough to appear as though she needs to.
Brilliant! :)
Unless Amber has a twist in mind. Or maybe she ust wants us to think she has a twist. Or maybe she just... ack! :erk *brain escapes while doing twists inside head*
Quote from: Cogidubnus on October 19, 2006, 01:10:04 AM
I think Twist might be on to something there. I mean, one of Abel's parents would have to be a Cubi, yeah? Makes sense as to why he would have a distaste towards changing his form.
yes it all makes sens but i was more of the effect that the reason he hates changing forms is more personal then appertain. also does anyone notice that Dan follows his sisters mannerism's fairly well.
Quote from: Grenn on October 19, 2006, 01:25:15 AM
Aw man, I had missed that one.
Totally makes sense that it's his mom judging by that line. Apparantly she eats just enough to appear as though she needs to.
Brilliant! :)
Unless Amber has a twist in mind. Or maybe she ust wants us to think she has a twist. Or maybe she just... ack! :erk *brain escapes while doing twists inside head*
The food thing seems like an off hand comment, which is where writers normally put the foreshadowing that they don't want you to pick up on (or maybe Im just naturally paranoid and prone to jump to conclusions). The theory I was proposeing explains the facts we have right now somewhat, but it's not perfect.
For instance, Able's mom for instance yells at him about his "Tattoo".
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Abel_28.php
don't forget the comment about moving in with May's mother
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Abel_21.php
let alone that it was may who asked to move to the demon city
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Abel_19.php
Damn, you people gave me an idea now, and I have to keep it secret until we see if it happens or not... But rest assured if it doesn't happen i'll dance with pip.
maybe this was already covered- sorry for not devotedly digging through the thread, but i'm not feelin so hot and wanted to get the question out there
i'm wondering why abel is so against dressing up as another person. is it just merlitz? he didn't seem to hate the guy , in fact the fight was more playful than anything on abel's part.
just a thought there. maybe we'll find something out about his distaste for masquerades in his backstory?
Quote from: icarus on October 19, 2006, 06:07:35 AM
i'm wondering why abel is so against dressing up as another person. is it just merlitz? he didn't seem to hate the guy , in fact the fight was more playful than anything on abel's part.
It's in his biography, See 'Quirks and Fun Facts':
http://missmab.com/Cast/abel.php
We don't know
why though, but current theory is that one of his parents did this..
Maybe the parents or something else. Will see when the Abel arc explain things here and there. Till then to the wild speculation mobile *Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....* :kirby
Abel must have been sodomized while transformed at some point. He seems to have a particularly negative reaction when someone suggests doing that to him. *scratches head* Can't imagine why... :analprobe
Blargh. Abel's already said (and I've already repeated him) that he has a problem with people shapeshifting to impersonate people. I guess that the fact he was messing with him back in SAIA doesn't help things though.
But i think something very traumatic causes Abel to be this way when it comes to shapeshifting. Hence the brutally honest character in him. But until the Abel arc explains further we will wait for the answers will be come crystal clear..................
Peh. Brutally honest... Were I a shapeshifter, I would have no compunctions against using this to bring justice and shame to those who deserve it, like the arrogant, the naive authoritative, the presumptuous, the exploiting, the cruel... Buuuut of course that would require other skills, such as a talent for acting and imitation, quick and intuitive and ruthlessly calm thinking... Not to mention, the ability to completely shield one's thoughts and emotions, and to negate magic to avoid detection... *silence*
I would very much like to know just how good Abel is when it comes to impersonation and such. And also how good he actually is with magic.
Quote from: ShiningShadow on October 19, 2006, 07:37:44 AM
Maybe the parents or something else...
"somethiong else" Always occurs when speculation goes in one direction.
it is the forums uncertainty principle. where ever he forums discussions attempts the predict the comic the outcome is changed often to an alarming degree.
Quote from: e_voyager on October 19, 2006, 09:48:22 PM
it is the forums uncertainty principle. where ever he forums discussions attempts the predict the comic the outcome is changed often to an alarming degree.
Amber's said several times that that doesn't happen. Now, she almost killed Fi off because of Caswin's "Fi Lives!" thing (at least I think it was Caswin..) and it's said that she went for "cubi" over "cubus" because that was the forum consensus, but generally speaking the arcs are fixed in advance.
But... what if Amber isn't the one to decide? What if it's some guy named Murphy, and Amber must obey his laws? Or perhaps it is us who must obey these laws...
Alright, that's it, I need sleep.
Of course Amber's not the one to decide. Canada does now.
I find it rather sad Wildy has been rendered impotent by guilt like that...
:wtf Wildly didn't raised a hand of violence towards Abel. What is the world of DMFA is comming to. I completely forgot Abel could read minds, hmmmmmmmm
and why Wildly feels guilty about it. I think she feels really bad for what she did to Jyrass about that book and all. But me thinks there' is something more deeper inside Wildly that we are barley scratching the surface of her character. I'm the only one here to notice that or I'm crazy...............
What's reading minds got to do with it? He had advance knowledge of everything but the true story, and had he read her mind, he wouldn't go assume something hurtful.
Quote from: Aridas Soulfire on October 20, 2006, 07:31:43 AM
What's reading minds got to do with it? He had advance knowledge of everything but the true story, and had he read her mind, he wouldn't go assume something hurtful.
But I think that the main thing that Wildly did to Jyrass that really hurt him. I think Wildy is mulling over how to fix this and their friendship. If i'm wrong on this then I dont know what's in Wildly mind at this point...............
No, the main thing is that Abel is the only one who doesn't know things are trying to be resolved, therefore, FUNNY. Stoppit. >.>
Quote from: Aridas Soulfire on October 20, 2006, 10:39:08 AM
No, the main thing is that Abel is the only one who doesn't know things are trying to be resolved, therefore, FUNNY. Stoppit. >.>
Oh but you have to admit it stop Wildy dead at her tracks when she is using voilence at Abel. But in Abel defense I think he went all out full barrel at the broadside at point blank range to stop Wildly on inflicting any pain on Abel.