I vote yes! Both hands and feet! That's like... *starts counting* ...3 votes right there. This will be the awesomest thing ever. (And it will only feed Mink more power too!) :mowhappy
P.S. Nice sneaky updates Amber... I wonder how many more people will miss it until they see this or notice a new rant.
P.P.S. If your nose is bothering you you could always follow my dad's advice; hit your toe with a hammer and you won't notice your nose at all.
P.P.P.S. On second thought, my dad was really weird. Don't do what he says.
If you haven't already, try some vaporub. On really bad days, just jam your nose into the jar. (It may burn a bit, but it's a nice, cool kind of burn.) For normal use, just rub the stuff all over your neck and chest. (But NOT after shaving. I'm not kidding about that burning feeling.)
I second hitting toes with hammers, but for completely different reasons, obviously. >:]
Also, now I wonder about Mink's age. From what can be seen around the speech bubbles, I'm guessing at 51,000 years old.
I don't think Amber has to worry about shaving her chest and neck.
And I must admit I wish we were going to learn of some more Cubi clans... I kinda suspect the ones we learned here are relevant somehow. ^^;;
Pfft! Oh, Mink. :lol
Try eucalyptus oil for sniffles, if you can find it. Put three to five drops on a cotton ball or a folded-up tissue, and put it in your pillowcase or next to your bed to help with nighttime sniffles. Works just like Vicks (eucalyptus oil is one of the components, after all), and it's cheap, too! You can also dab it on like a perfume for relief during the day, or keep a cotton ball with a few drops on it around. You don't need much; a drop or two will do you. (In fact, using too much can make you cough, since it slows mucus production and can dry out the back of your throat; it's potent stuff.)
Just take my advice and don't put any on your face, especially right after a shower. Like Drayco mentioned about VapoRub, it burns, but it's a cold burning feeling. I felt like I had an ice cube on my forehead all day... :mowdizzy
(gulps) Look at the "status" section. Do not want! :<
I laughed hard on the inside. So, so much. Mink for Clan Leader? I vote multi-yes! The hilarity of it pushed for the wanting.
And this page also questions Mink's age. Though that would just be normal for Cubi. *Cough.*
And Amber, just rest and if you want help, the people posting above gave better help. Haha.
I feel bad for covering up some of the text.
The age Mink listed was "Not Telling" just in case you were wondering.
With the end of this arc, that leaves us with the "Official" count (sorry, Mink) at 11 clan founders, and only one guy.
Quote from: Amber Williams on April 05, 2010, 11:46:13 PM
I feel bad for covering up some of the text.
The age Mink listed was "Not Telling" just in case you were wondering.
Oh... Whew. I had a moment of broken brain when I thought I counted a 5-digit age there.
Quote from: Arcblade on April 05, 2010, 11:24:18 PM
(gulps) Look at the "status" section. Do not want! :<
I can't make out much of anything intelligible there. What exactly are you referring to?
Quote from: Wanderer on April 06, 2010, 12:22:42 AM
Quote from: Arcblade on April 05, 2010, 11:24:18 PM
(gulps) Look at the "status" section. Do not want! :<
I can't make out much of anything intelligible there. What exactly are you referring to?
This was a triumph. I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS!
I think it says 'coming soon'
Aw, Mink is being a cute squiqqly again, and invents Clan Mink. :)
Quote from: Amber Williams on April 05, 2010, 11:46:13 PM
I feel bad for covering up some of the text.
The age Mink listed was "Not Telling" just in case you were wondering.
Well, you could always make a wallpaper style version of the "Clan Mink" sheet, with no speechbubbles for those of us who have a bad case of the curious.
Besides, Mink's cute, so he'd put a smile on peoples faces. :D
Quote from: Titanium Dragon on April 06, 2010, 12:42:49 AM
Quote from: Wanderer on April 06, 2010, 12:22:42 AM
Quote from: Arcblade on April 05, 2010, 11:24:18 PM
(gulps) Look at the "status" section. Do not want! :<
I can't make out much of anything intelligible there. What exactly are you referring to?
This was a triumph. I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS!
(O_O) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!
*Starts throwing magnets at Titanium Dragon, quickly runs out, and then starts lobbing EMP grenades.*
Die, dammit! Die!
I really should play Portal. Oh, and thank this guy (http://www.vgcats.com/comics/extras/stillalive.php) for giving me the heads-up..
EDIT: *Takes a massive hammer to Titanium Dragon to break him up into pieces, then starts chucking pieces into a nearby fire like his life depends on it.*
Huh. Neato. Okay, when Amber said the ratio of male-to-female clan leaders was "a bit wonky" she really meant it. Not that I'm complaining...it's just...wow...hehe
Oh yeah...so Amber, when will you put up the clan leader portrait image from this page on your FA account like all the others?
Unless I'm replying way too early and you're going to (or are right now) do that too...in that case, slap me.
Ok, this was pretty cool.
My reaction to seeing that happy face --->:erk
My reaction after clicking the link to the Clan arc --->:3
My reaction after that comment Mink's teacher made ---> :U... >:3
If Mink does start a clan, it shall indeed be an awesome clan.
Though I wonder, can a Cubi already part of a clan start another?
Quote from: Titanium Dragon on April 06, 2010, 12:42:49 AM
Quote from: Wanderer on April 06, 2010, 12:22:42 AM
Quote from: Arcblade on April 05, 2010, 11:24:18 PM
(gulps) Look at the "status" section. Do not want! :<
I can't make out much of anything intelligible there. What exactly are you referring to?
This was a triumph. I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS!
...It's hard to overstate my satisfaction. Aperture Science, we do what we must because we caAAAAAARRRRGGGHHH!! IT WON'T STOP!! :banghead :knifed :chainsaw
Curse my mindless curiosity!
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on April 06, 2010, 01:40:42 AM
If Mink does start a clan, it shall indeed be an awesome clan.
Though I wonder, can a Cubi already part of a clan start another?
I would imagine they could; otherwise, how would new clans start? Is there such a thing as clanless cubi?
Quote from: Liari on April 06, 2010, 01:59:44 AM
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on April 06, 2010, 01:40:42 AM
If Mink does start a clan, it shall indeed be an awesome clan.
Though I wonder, can a Cubi already part of a clan start another?
I would imagine they could; otherwise, how would new clans start? Is there such a thing as clanless cubi?
Unless the information has changed, there are no clanless Cubi.
I suppose if a tri-wing wanted to, they could make a "generic clan" without any strengths or weaknesses and give the clan no symbol. But considering what it takes to get that far, I'd think that'd be kinda pointless.
Hmmm I dunno, considering the amount of souls you'll need to consume before you hit tri-wing, I doubt Mink will be able to start Clan Squiggly unless by more unusual means XD
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 06, 2010, 12:47:11 AM
Aw, Mink is being a cute squiqqly again, and invents Clan Mink. :)
Quote from: Amber Williams on April 05, 2010, 11:46:13 PM
I feel bad for covering up some of the text.
The age Mink listed was "Not Telling" just in case you were wondering.
Well, you could always make a wallpaper style version of the "Clan Mink" sheet, with no speechbubbles for those of us who have a bad case of the curious.
Besides, Mink's cute, so he'd put a smile on peoples faces. :D
Yes! Do that! Please! That would be really awesome. I'd especially like to know what he wrote in the "Facts" section. That looks like some more potential for hilarity could be hidden there. :D
Also, is it just me or do the comments from the teacher about age and Mink becoming a leader for real seem strange? He looks too serious for making a simple quip there. Is this another strange kind of foreshadowing possibly? :O (probably not, I know)
Mink is the only one better than Pimpy McPimp :D
Meh, my post sucks. One day I'll learn not to post at 3:42 in the morning >.>
I'm with the teacher. Mink is overwhelming enough as it is. A clan full of them?
We're all going to die of the diabeetus.
That is so true Mao. A case of Cuteness Diabeetus... The worse ever. That's how Mink would rule the world.
Quote from: Tarynsgate on April 06, 2010, 04:52:16 AM
Hmmm I dunno, considering the amount of souls you'll need to consume before you hit tri-wing, I doubt Mink will be able to start Clan Squiggly unless by more unusual means XD
This
is Mink we're talking about. The squiggly will find a way to do it purely by accident and then wonder what everybody's getting so worked up about. ;)
"So Mink, what do you want to be when you grow up? A clan leader eh? Well, you'd better get started consuming souls then!" :)
Mink definitely has my vote.
I think if Amber needs her rest she should take as much as she needs.... and chicken soup. Lots and lots and lots of chicken soup. :3
When I saw the smiley face I thought "What, is his a late Aprils joke or something?" XD
What I got however was pure awesome :3
Mink must've been absorbing Amber's soul, it all makes sense!
/tinfoil
Quote from: Amber Williams on April 05, 2010, 11:46:13 PM
I feel bad for covering up some of the text.
The age Mink listed was "Not Telling" just in case you were wondering.
Okay everyone needs a Goal... Let's see
AGE: Not Telling
Affinity: Awesomeness. (that is near to Pride, there somehow)
Clan Strength: 1 * (since he has not gain TRi-wing rank, yet)
Clan traits
I like Tentacles and that should be that
Status
That's Nag a trimph, I'm making ***** ***** Progress or Is it greatness?
Well, GOOD LUCK with that, Mink. We need you..
PBH
Quote from: Lone_Wolf on April 06, 2010, 11:04:24 AM
"So Mink, what do you want to be when you grow up? A clan leader eh? Well, you'd better get started consuming souls then!" :)
Not to mention lots of "Mink Juniors".
Quote from: AmigaDragon on April 06, 2010, 12:06:33 PM
Quote from: Lone_Wolf on April 06, 2010, 11:04:24 AM
"So Mink, what do you want to be when you grow up? A clan leader eh? Well, you'd better get started consuming souls then!" :)
Not to mention lots of "Mink Juniors".
That's only really necessary if you plan expansion...
I'm not sure where I picked this up, but I'm pretty sure soul consumption isn't the only way to ascend to tri-wing status. I also don't think it's necessary to be a tri-wing to found or lead a clan, but again, not sure where I picked up that impression.
Quote from: Mao Laoren on April 06, 2010, 12:11:16 PM
I'm not sure where I picked this up, but I'm pretty sure soul consumption isn't the only way to ascend to tri-wing status. I also don't think it's necessary to be a tri-wing to found or lead a clan, but again, not sure where I picked up that impression.
Amber once said it was possible to create a clan without ascending, link should be in the wiki somewhere. That's assuming that she hasn't changed her mind, of course.
My guess - and it is just a guess - would be that if you create a clan via ascension, you have a lot more control over the clan's traits than if you managed to branch off from an existing clan.
IIRC, ascending without soul-snatching was mentioned in the "Comic Time & Conservation of Energy" thread. Again, things like that are subject to change - especially the numbers - but my impression was that souls were the quickest and easiest way to pull it off.
Huh, so there's only 12 active clan leaders. That's not a lot :( I wonder how many inactive clan leaders there are :3
Mink's clan is the best clan ever. I would totally join Clan Mink.
Actually, in the clan status part of that faux-report paper, Mink was quoting Portal. Looks like he used the Internet as a source after all.
"This was a triumph. I'm making a note here - HUGE SUCCESS!!!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ljFaKRTrI)
Sleep now. :[
Quote from: Keaton the Black Jackal on April 06, 2010, 01:03:13 PM
Mink's clan is the best clan ever. I would totally join Clan Mink.
Actually, in the clan status part of that faux-report paper, Mink was quoting Portal. Looks like he used the Internet as a source after all.
"This was a triumph. I'm making a note here - HUGE SUCCESS!!!"
Sleep now. :[
His Quote just lets us know what he was really doing when he should have been writing his paper. Thanks Keaton... I had trouble reading his chicken-scratch...there.
Portal Weird psycho CPU game I was scare to login at work for a week after that game
:mowcookie PBH
Quote from: Keaton the Black Jackal on April 06, 2010, 01:03:13 PM
Mink's clan is the best clan ever. I would totally join Clan Mink.
Actually, in the clan status part of that faux-report paper, Mink was quoting Portal. Looks like he used the Internet as a source after all.
"This was a triumph. I'm making a note here - HUGE SUCCESS!!!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ljFaKRTrI)
Sleep now. :[
Of course. :)
Tentacles will always lead to SUCCESS!!! >:3
I have a feeling if Mink's clan ever comes to be that wether awesome is an emotion, might be the next big argument between cubi since the debates on wether pain is an emotion. :starwars
Quote from: joshofspam on April 06, 2010, 02:13:15 PM
I have a feeling if Mink's clan ever comes to be that wether awesome is an emotion, might be the next big argument between cubi since the debates on wether pain is an emotion. :starwars
You can feel awesome, so I guess, kind of...
No clan with an affinity for funny?
I r sad :<
Quote from: Liatai on April 05, 2010, 11:13:41 PM
Pfft! Oh, Mink. :lol
Try eucalyptus oil for sniffles, if you can find it. Put three to five drops on a cotton ball or a folded-up tissue, and put it in your pillowcase or next to your bed to help with nighttime sniffles. Works just like Vicks (eucalyptus oil is one of the components, after all), and it's cheap, too! You can also dab it on like a perfume for relief during the day, or keep a cotton ball with a few drops on it around. You don't need much; a drop or two will do you. (In fact, using too much can make you cough, since it slows mucus production and can dry out the back of your throat; it's potent stuff.)
Just take my advice and don't put any on your face, especially right after a shower. Like Drayco mentioned about VapoRub, it burns, but it's a cold burning feeling. I felt like I had an ice cube on my forehead all day... :mowdizzy
As for forehead and stuff i tend to use vietnamese lotion - it has camphor, eucalypt and mint stuff and is good for anything from breathing problems through acne to muscle pain and headache.
Best thing since slide rules were invented! (and cheap computers)
Quote from: InsanityRequiem on April 06, 2010, 09:50:31 AM
That is so true Mao. A case of Cuteness Diabeetus... The worse ever. That's how Mink would rule the world.
I put in my vote for Cuteness Diabeetus! XD I am so ready.
Clan Mink for the win. *Gets a temporary smiley-face tattoo and pastes it on her butt like Mink's.* Clan strength is TWO! :mowhappy
Mink lives.
So much the better; he makes me laugh.
Quote from: Hanii Puppy on April 06, 2010, 02:20:15 PM
No clan with an affinity for funny?
I r sad :<
Confusion is often comical, in my opinion. But that's just me. :3
Quote from: Arcblade on April 06, 2010, 04:00:21 PM
Quote from: Hanii Puppy on April 06, 2010, 02:20:15 PM
No clan with an affinity for funny?
I r sad :<
Confusion is often comical, in my opinion. But that's just me. :3
I second that...
Quote from: The_one_who_is_odd on April 06, 2010, 05:19:06 PM
Quote from: Arcblade on April 06, 2010, 04:00:21 PM
Quote from: Hanii Puppy on April 06, 2010, 02:20:15 PM
No clan with an affinity for funny?
I r sad :<
Confusion is often comical, in my opinion. But that's just me. :3
I second that...
pain, hope, lust, pride (as aary proved earlier on in the comic) can also be funny, but those clans' affiliations aren't also humour 3:
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 06, 2010, 02:18:06 PM
Quote from: joshofspam on April 06, 2010, 02:13:15 PM
I have a feeling if Mink's clan ever comes to be that wether awesome is an emotion, might be the next big argument between cubi since the debates on wether pain is an emotion. :starwars
You can feel awesome, so I guess, kind of...
Perhaps it's an affinity for people that are awesome.
Which means if a 'cubi of Clan Mink ever stumbled across a member of Team Dai-Gurren (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TengenToppaGurrenLagann) that 'cubi would rapidly become very powerful.
Quote from: Artanis on April 06, 2010, 07:23:28 PM
Perhaps it's an affinity for people that are awesome.
So if Mink was to be tr-wingied... That means I make the perfect antithesis for Mink... anyone who wants an easy steal for tri-wing, lock us in a room together for a few hours. Mink should be suitably pliable after that time.
Quote from: Azlan on April 06, 2010, 07:49:03 PM
Quote from: Artanis on April 06, 2010, 07:23:28 PM
Perhaps it's an affinity for people that are awesome.
So if Mink was to be tr-wingied... That means I make the perfect antithesis for Mink... anyone who wants an easy steal for tri-wing, lock us in a room together for a few hours. Mink should be suitably pliable after that time.
Adventurer Fey versus Cuddly Tri-wing? It's a full-on battle of the oxymorons!
I don't know who to place my bets on... :<
I'm wondering if we'll be seeing more of Mink when Dan goes to school and if Abel, Mink, and Dan will go on an adventure to make Mink a tri-wing?
The Fellowship of the Mink anyone? ;)
Quote from: Keaton the Black Jackal on April 06, 2010, 01:03:13 PM
Mink's clan is the best clan ever. I would totally join Clan Mink.
Actually, in the clan status part of that faux-report paper, Mink was quoting Portal. Looks like he used the Internet as a source after all.
"This was a triumph. I'm making a note here - HUGE SUCCESS!!!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ljFaKRTrI)
Sleep now. :[
Ah, so that's where it was from.
Thanks for the link too.
:)
Join Clan Mink!
Where do I sign up?
:mowmeep
Quote from: Keaton the Black Jackal on April 06, 2010, 01:03:13 PM
"This was a triumph. I'm making a note here - HUGE SUCCESS!!!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ljFaKRTrI)
You have now just Reinfested an earworm i have just gotten rid of yesterday with that link... why is that song addictive?
Quote from: Rambon on April 07, 2010, 06:43:59 AM
You have now just Reinfested an earworm i have just gotten rid of yesterday with that link... why is that song addictive?
... Because JoCo is very good at what he does.
I never saw a clan leader with the same symbol as Able. What Clan is he?
Quote from: schitzree on April 07, 2010, 12:14:21 PM
I never saw a clan leader with the same symbol as Able. What Clan is he?
Siar, and the dragons ate her.
http://missmab.com/Comics/Ab_055.php
Thanks for the link, Tapewolf. I was trying to find it and couldn't remember were Able's clan was mentioned.
I thought I remembered the clan being nearly wiped out, but had forgot Sair had been distroyed as well. I thought without a clan leader there wouldn't be a clan at all (and no more mark).
Quote from: schitzree on April 07, 2010, 02:14:08 PM
I thought I remembered the clan being nearly wiped out, but had forgot Sair had been distroyed as well. I thought without a clan leader there wouldn't be a clan at all (and no more mark).
Not all clans have a tri-winged leader, in fact most of them don't since there are only 12. Most of them (the tri-wings) were killed off, but losing a leader doesn't automatically wipe out the entire clan.
They will still have the clan mark, but they
will lose the tentacle-heads which are only normally found on clans with a living, tri-winged leader (they can be faked though).
Clans who have a tri-winged leader are considerably more powerful - i.e. the individual members are more powerful - than clans who don't.
clan mink FTW! Affinity of awesome indeed!
Quote from: Prof B Hunnydew on April 06, 2010, 12:01:56 PM
Quote from: Amber Williams on April 05, 2010, 11:46:13 PM
I feel bad for covering up some of the text.
The age Mink listed was "Not Telling" just in case you were wondering.
Okay everyone needs a Goal... Let's see
AGE: Not Telling
Affinity: Awesomeness. (that is near to Pride, there somehow)
Clan Strength: 1 * (since he has not gain TRi-wing rank, yet)
Clan traits
I like Tentacles and that should be that
Status
That's Nag a trimph, I'm making ***** ***** Progress or Is it greatness?
Well, GOOD LUCK with that, Mink. We need you..
PBH
Mink is a HE! O.o... o.O... X.X
I am so confused right now...
We are not actually one hundred percent certain. He looks male (if very cute and effeminate). He could just be a female with no Non-Mammal Mammaries (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NonMammalMammaries). Though I doubt that, as Amber has given breasts to birds and numerous reptiles.
However, because all the text we have about Mink from Amber is gender-ambiguous, we cannot say for certain if Mink is male or female. I assume male because no boobs.
Mink is a squiqqly, there's no more gender than that. :)
Oh, and wouldn't it just be a lovely plot twist if Abel's tentacles suddenly began sprouting heads ?
We could have another "My wings just tried to make cofee" line ... again.
:D
Wouldn't that mean that Aniz had gotten tri-wing status and became the new clan leader? Oh god. That's a scary thought.
Quote from: Pagan on April 08, 2010, 08:23:48 AM
We are not actually one hundred percent certain. He looks male (if very cute and effeminate). He could just be a female with no Non-Mammal Mammaries (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NonMammalMammaries). Though I doubt that, as Amber has given breasts to birds and numerous reptiles.
However, because all the text we have about Mink from Amber is gender-ambiguous, we cannot say for certain if Mink is male or female. I assume male because no boobs.
Heh, gotta love TVtropes... also gotta love non mammal mammaries :P
I would like to remind everyone that shirtless males have nipples though (and usually hair too, my chest is quite hairy and quite nippled). And a toned female could have pecks like a guy would, and many females are naturally flat as a board. (and then there are moobs... shudder).
I surmised that the lack of nipples while shirtless indicates that mink is using his/her shape-shifting to present a more "stylized" appearance. or some such... or that amber "forgot" that males have nipples :P
Quote from: taltamir on April 08, 2010, 03:26:12 PM
I would like to remind everyone that shirtless males have nipples though (and usually hair too, my chest is quite hairy and quite nippled).
As Turnsky would put it, fur should cover them. Though in the case of Mink, I'm not sure he actually is furred.
Mink is
And that is all we need to know :U
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 08, 2010, 03:49:34 PM
Quote from: taltamir on April 08, 2010, 03:26:12 PM
I would like to remind everyone that shirtless males have nipples though (and usually hair too, my chest is quite hairy and quite nippled).
As Turnsky would put it, fur should cover them. Though in the case of Mink, I'm not sure he actually is furred.
Mink doesn't have fur AFAIK
Quote from: Pagan on April 08, 2010, 02:36:43 PMWouldn't that mean that Aniz had gotten tri-wing status and became the new clan leader? Oh god. That's a scary thought.
Well, either that or Abel suddenly became clan leader.
Or perhaps Siar isn't entirely as dead as everyone thinks.
Or something else entirely happens.
It was just a thought. :)
Quote from: Pagan on April 08, 2010, 08:23:48 AM
We are not actually one hundred percent certain. He looks male (if very cute and effeminate). He could just be a female with no Non-Mammal Mammaries (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NonMammalMammaries). Though I doubt that, as Amber has given breasts to birds and numerous reptiles.
Heh.
This is funny.
http://clockworkmansion.com/forum/index.php/topic,5630.msg261850.html#msg261850
I made that exact same speculation, back when I thought Abel was gay.
So personally, given the "slip ups" so far, I find it safe to mark him as a he.
EDIT: Since Mink only exists in the distant past so far, it may not be completely safe to write Mink off as a..... dare I say it..... potential clan leader. Because it doesn't explain why Mink vanishes from the picture when Abel needed a new roommate in his first appearance (i.e. still in said school) after having gone through so many prior, as implied.
And, at least to me, the teacher's comment feels like thick ironic foreshadowing to me. It just... does.
I wasn't sure I wanted to start a whole thread for this, but then I saw this one pop up again...
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 07, 2010, 02:31:35 PM
Most of them (the tri-wings) were killed off, but losing a leader doesn't automatically wipe out the entire clan.
They will still have the clan mark, but they will lose the tentacle-heads which are only normally found on clans with a living, tri-winged leader (they can be faked though).
Clans who have a tri-winged leader are considerably more powerful - i.e. the individual members are more powerful - than clans who don't.
Do 'cubi with tentacle heads have some conscious perception through them? In other words, (if they try) can they see and hear through those heads?
Quote from: AmigaDragon on April 27, 2010, 02:38:16 AM
Do 'cubi with tentacle heads have some conscious perception through them? In other words, (if they try) can they see and hear through those heads?
Apparently, yes. Amber said a couple of years ago that this was one of the problems Dan was having at first, it was like he'd suddenly grown eyes in the back of his head and his brain wasn't used to processing the extra information.
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 27, 2010, 06:24:57 AM
Quote from: AmigaDragon on April 27, 2010, 02:38:16 AM
Do 'cubi with tentacle heads have some conscious perception through them? In other words, (if they try) can they see and hear through those heads?
Apparently, yes. Amber said a couple of years ago that this was one of the problems Dan was having at first, it was like he'd suddenly grown eyes in the back of his head and his brain wasn't used to processing the extra information.
Ah yes, Dan's brain and processing...
It was a match made in hell.
But I suppose he still has to become conscious of the extra perception, even if he's gotten used to the increased input to reduce headaches.
Although not canon, in the Janus Bond story line, Dan was noted to be a very good marksman (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_454.php) because of the multiple heads.
Now I feel like writing a DMFA-based Cyberpunk story set in the distant future (JyCorp Takes Over The World) starring a Cubi from Clan Mink as he fights oppression and seeks to bring down the corrupt corporation that has strayed far from it's founder and first CEO's original dream...
Quote from: Scow2 on April 29, 2010, 09:13:47 PM
Now I feel like writing a DMFA-based Cyberpunk story set in the distant future (JyCorp Takes Over The World) starring a Cubi from Clan Mink as he fights oppression and seeks to bring down the corrupt corporation that has strayed far from it's founder and first CEO's original dream...
I do not know whether good or bad but i have been thinking of this as well , just not cyberpunkishly.
Imagine cubi in factories conjuring miniature transistors (they are regular structure silicon with just a percentage of impurities - comparably easy stuff) and assembling circuits for minimum wage...
Quote from: Scow2 on April 29, 2010, 09:13:47 PM
Now I feel like writing a DMFA-based Cyberpunk story set in the distant future (JyCorp Takes Over The World)...
New clan... Clan Jycorp.
Clan quirk: no members were born (or would mature into) 'cubi, transformation is via special permanent patches.
Clan affinity: geekiness.
Hey, I'd vote for Mink as Tri-Wing. (Umm, if there were elections for Tri-Wing. :P )
I've always had a weakness for octopuses - I had a teacher who had one as a pet, you really aren't prepared for the little things to be friendly. Mrs. Grundy - the octopus, was a real sweetheart. Shaking hands with an octopus feels exactly the way you would think that it would. Mrs Grundy would fit in a teacup, and could squeeze through a passage the size of a keyhole. I have no idea whether Mrs. Grundy was male or female.
The Auld Grump
An octopus as a pet ?
Dang.
Now I'm envious - I want one!
Mink's cool, but I didn't recall seeing him in the cubi academy arc when re-reading the archives. :mowignore
Hope he's not gonna end up another casuality in Abel's backstory. :mowsad
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on May 08, 2010, 02:47:29 AM
An octopus as a pet ?
Dang.
Now I'm envious - I want one!
Bit of advice: Don't keep fish in the same room as them. Covered tank or not, those fish
will be eaten. ...Heck, just trying to keep the darn things in their tanks when they get bored is an adventure in and of itself! :U A quick game of "Chase the octopus" anyone?
Remember: the hypothetical offspring of a corvid and a octopus is my number-one canidate for taking over the world!
pshaw ... I'd make an aquarium just for the octopussy .. and instead of making it square, I'd make it out of a bunch of interconnected tubes, so I could watch it as it would disassemble it's skeleton and squeeze trough the tubes, and then reconnect the skeleton ... because that would be *so* cool.
:D
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on May 13, 2010, 04:08:10 PM
pshaw ... I'd make an aquarium just for the octopussy .. and instead of making it square, I'd make it out of a bunch of interconnected tubes, so I could watch it as it would disassemble it's skeleton and squeeze trough the tubes, and then reconnect the skeleton ... because that would be *so* cool.
:D
it doesn't disassemble its skeleton, it doesn't HAVE a skeleton, period.
Well, true enough, but it looks like it does.
Basically, it just looks way cool when they squeeze trough stuff. :)
Ooh, octopus as a pet? That sounds amazingly fun. I wonder if Mink would like an octopus for a pet? Tentacles for a clan symbol! :mowdizzy Wait, that might not work out well...