Earth vs Furrae

meltingface101 · December 25, 2013, 09:10:19 PM

A portal opens between Earth and Furrae somewhere in North America 30 years from now . How does first contact go ?

Tuyu · December 26, 2013, 06:27:29 PM

There's no option for safari hunters from Zinvth.

Amber Williams · December 26, 2013, 06:37:23 PM

I can't really give an answer because it would contain too many spoilers and would be cheating. But I can at least say the canonical answer would be not what folks would expect...but that's mainly because there is a major factor which hasn't been shown thus not factored into things.

meltingface101 · December 26, 2013, 06:44:09 PM

Is it a horrible secret about how Furrae was crafted from the ashes of a post apocalyptic Earth or have I gotten ahead of myself ?

I'm a delivery boy ! ( mandatory reference )

Mischa · December 26, 2013, 11:28:41 PM

Quote from: Amber Williams on December 26, 2013, 06:37:23 PM
I can't really give an answer because it would contain too many spoilers and would be cheating. But I can at least say the canonical answer would be not what folks would expect...but that's mainly because there is a major factor which hasn't been shown thus not factored into things.

Tsk, Amber, the clever thing to do in this situation is to simply not say anything at all and brush the question off as meaningless.

(To be honest, the question is extremely subjective, particularly since it revolves in part around how one might extrapolate technological development on Earth over the next 30 years.)

But now you've gone and hinted at super-secret mystery things about Furrae! Like Furrae is really Earth after the apocalypse!

A planet where furs evolved from humans!

"You maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!"

llearch n'n'daCorna · December 27, 2013, 01:20:37 AM

Quote from: Mischa on December 26, 2013, 11:28:41 PM
"You maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!"

"Now teleporting man-fly-pod."
"Kill me."

Mischa · December 27, 2013, 02:15:29 AM

Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on December 27, 2013, 01:20:37 AM
"Now teleporting man-fly-pod."
"Kill me."

Where furries really came from.

And then the whole tragedy was repeated generations later with the invention of mows...

meltingface101 · December 27, 2013, 01:39:17 PM

Dear god , it all makes sense . A teleportaion experiment accidentally brought our world to the elemental plane of Cats .

ZacAttac21 · December 27, 2013, 02:27:06 PM

Quote from: Amber Williams on December 26, 2013, 06:37:23 PM
I can't really give an answer because it would contain too many spoilers and would be cheating. But I can at least say the canonical answer would be not what folks would expect...but that's mainly because there is a major factor which hasn't been shown thus not factored into things.

This is kind of a spoiler in of itself...

meltingface101 · December 28, 2013, 11:56:44 AM

Answer hazy try again .

That`s all I got from that oddly .

Hariman · December 28, 2013, 01:09:20 PM

Quote from: Raxuno on December 27, 2013, 02:27:06 PM
Quote from: Amber Williams on December 26, 2013, 06:37:23 PM
I can't really give an answer because it would contain too many spoilers and would be cheating. But I can at least say the canonical answer would be not what folks would expect...but that's mainly because there is a major factor which hasn't been shown thus not factored into things.
This is kind of a spoiler in of itself...

But not saying that would mean passing up the chance to do the verbose equivalent of the

"DUN DUN DUNNN"

ominous sound effect.

meltingface101 · December 29, 2013, 01:37:31 AM

DMFA draws a bit from Lovecraft's work , perhaps Furrae is a location in the dreamlands , that some humans fled to prior to Earth's destruction . It would explain why the dragons would dislike them .

llearch n'n'daCorna · December 29, 2013, 02:24:24 PM

Quote from: meltingface101 on December 29, 2013, 01:37:31 AM
DMFA draws heavily from Lovecraft's work , perhaps Furrae is a location in the dreamlands , that some humans fled to prior to Earth's destruction . It would explain why the dragons would dislike them .

Heavily? _really_ ?

Dude, you need to lay off the illegal substances.

meltingface101 · December 29, 2013, 04:46:55 PM

There are plenty of races capable of bringing about the end of the world lurking in the shadows , while beings struggle in a world shaped by uncaring entities that are completely incomprehensible to mortals .

Also this http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_221.php

llearch n'n'daCorna · December 29, 2013, 11:43:07 PM

I do believe you're reading far more into this than is actually present. Really.

But don't let me stop you.

meltingface101 · December 30, 2013, 09:25:39 AM

wait this means that humans automatically lose due to the fact everything drives them to madness

Zebra Bug · December 30, 2013, 06:28:31 PM

I would welcome them myself. My dad is a furry too....she really, I would be all for it. But....dang. I think humans would lose quickly. Unless....well, if technology evolves along sci-fi lines.....we are totally capable of developing awesome technologies in a short time, but we'd need a reason to. And without prior knowledge of the Fur invasion why would we develop stuff to fight them? So...we will be inadequately prepared. But so would they. Unless the portal is purposeful. And the invasion planned. As a wonderful influence would put it...."We're boned".

As for a peaceful resolution....is that the right word? Anyways....it may be possible....but...realistically speaking (what a word to use in this situation!) I don't know how humanity would react to such non-humans.

meltingface101 · December 30, 2013, 09:24:27 PM

Has anyone read about Neococcus ecoclasticus , its a hypothetical strain of bacteria that could be generated with minor improvements to modern bio-tech . It is capable of reducing earth like planets to toxic plastic wastelands in under 5 years . It attacks anything containing water , burning contaminated materials releases spores. No one would be safe . Look it up .

Even if they had a large scale version of cure disease that could affect locations , it would be futile . Unless collective action was taken to analyze and act against it .

That is the only thing I can think of that could easily be deployed through a portal that would convince furrae to unite
against us .

Though I`m pretty sure the Fae would intervene and send something exponentially worse our way , in that scenario .

Icalasari · January 01, 2014, 03:29:25 AM

Considering that the comic has already shown non magical stuff to be practically immune to magic, and how guns are a new invention, humans would have an advantage against some beings

Then the dragons, angels, demons, and cubi come in and we're screwed

meltingface101 · January 01, 2014, 08:15:24 AM

We have no means of confirming this implied advantage yet , or that Earth exist in a magical dead zone .

Why are Cubi so popular on this forum ? They are for all intensive purposes a race of parasites who can only continue their feeble existence by hiding beneath the skin of others . Due to their behavior patterns the magical powers they possess will often never be put to a productive use beyond preventing the flow of any information that relates to them . The fact that they already have a reputation would not bode well for them . They would be even more doomed in this setting than Furrae .

Joking aside the Cubi race as shown is not capable of taking most things seriously enough to pursue anything like pan-dimensional conquest , or even basic settlement .

Demons , Dragons , and Angels are all races that show little cohesion amoungst themselves and others , unless they secretly ruled over certain areas they would be rather vulnerable .

meltingface101 · January 03, 2014, 01:41:39 PM

Yeah the archive are rather massive , tough much of the stuff before a certain point isn't even considered canon anymore , and most of the side stories are designed to be read at any time .

llearch n'n'daCorna · January 03, 2014, 04:39:25 PM

I do believe this is your second warning about double posting.

Carry on, please. I'll just be over here, warming up the banhammer.

meltingface101 · January 03, 2014, 09:13:56 PM

terribly sorry that was supposed to go in the thread about the reading guide .

jcsjr85 · January 30, 2014, 10:01:13 PM

If it did happen and if I was a creature I would try to use them and their tech to my advantage.

For example: A creature ( cubi, demon, angel, etc.) goes up to a group of them tell them who you are,what you are, and what

you can do (both for them and to them) offer them to work for you as a "proxy force"

(after the shock of seeing a non-human wears off and that if they don't shoot at you)

If all is well and they decide to hear what you have to say but what would they get out of supporting you?

A few impressive tricks (shooting fire/ice/lightning, show of strength, shape shifting) and if you tell or lie to them. that they

themselves can have to same power as you have and "maybe" more.That is if they will fight for me and against any others

deemed a threat to

the interest of your (insert race here). If they agree to serve you can use them against targets that you want

(acquired/destroyed) but cannot or don't want to get your hands dirty, so you send the humans in to raid, harass, and kill

for you and if they should get killed, well plenty more where they came from. If any questions arise about the humans and

your connection with them, deny anything about their existence or activities.

If done right I can definitely see the creature(s) gaining much at the expense of the humans killing or being killed be their

enemies.

That or the humans get overrun by pygmy shrews or the mow

meltingface101 · January 30, 2014, 10:25:40 PM

Most creatures tend to prefer flashy displays of power , and generally avoid using proxies due to it making them look weak . That's the main reason why characters like Dan have any relevance , if my understanding is correct . Also what makes you think they would offer people magical powers .

Sprocketsdance · January 30, 2014, 10:40:16 PM

There really is not enough info to even entertain a debate over this . Fictional world meant to be enjoyed vs . real world meant to just be there in the background . Too many variables which are not for us to know yet makes it impossible .

Twist? This is really a comic about the past and our domesticated animals all are descendants of ' cubi.

llearch n'n'daCorna · January 30, 2014, 11:53:44 PM

You know, I think I know where this belongs. Let me move it, just wait a few seconds.

jcsjr85 · January 30, 2014, 11:54:43 PM

Quote from: meltingface101 on January 30, 2014, 10:25:40 PM
Most creatures tend to prefer flashy displays of power , and generally avoid using proxies due to it making them look weak . That's the main reason why characters like Dan have any relevance , if my understanding is correct . Also what makes you think they would offer people magical powers .

They wouldn't.

The offer of magic powers is a bait and switch type of deal. Considering if the humans are completely ignorant of how magic works in their world especially some of the soul sucking parts, and the humans thinking they found a wonderful gain would end up being a nice buffet for any creature looking for souls to harvest.

But I see where your coming from. After all if you had such powers and a long lifespan, it would be a complete waste of time and effort getting said powers and only having others fight your battles for you?

meltingface101 · January 31, 2014, 07:04:07 AM

The problem is that its not just one creature coming through , and most of the ones that operate in the manner you described are nearly extinct . All it takes is one demon acting on impulse to destabilize such plans .

Also I don't get why creatures wouldn't attempt to rob small group of humans blind and take all the weapons for themselves , why get some one of such a weak race to do something you could do a thousand times better on your own . If they targeted any large human groups such tactics would trigger reaction from a number of other large groups .