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134 – Cutting to the Source

January 9th, 2009 | by Jim
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└ Tags: Cavalcade, Ferial

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  1. The_Catfish
    The_Catfish
    January 9, 2009 at 4:08 am | #

    "Where am I meant to find something Large and explosive to throw into this beam of light particles passing energy between…"
    stage left, enter Fusion coil
    "...perfectly timed"

    Waiting for this to happen =]

  2. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 9, 2009 at 4:22 am | #

    You must enjoy disappointment. ;-)

  3. The_Catfish
    The_Catfish
    January 9, 2009 at 4:24 am | #

    So no complicated rube goldburg device for pushing explosives about? Just a nade or a rocket…

  4. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 9, 2009 at 4:34 am | #

    Hehe, it's not that kind of catch.

    • Bearded Phantom
      Bearded Phantom
      January 9, 2009 at 9:40 am | #

      I have a feeling that RC will soon be in physical pain

      • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
        January 9, 2009 at 9:49 am | #

        It's a distinct possibility.

        • Nevets_91
          Nevets_91
          January 10, 2009 at 1:25 am | #

          What are you deviating?

          • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
            January 10, 2009 at 5:56 am | #

            "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." ~Inigo Montoya

    • Scarecrow118
      Scarecrow118
      January 10, 2009 at 9:27 am | #

      So what else goes boom in the Reclaimerverse? Or is it some random object that you will make "explode"? But will RC always go for the big boom? Or will he go the hard way this time?

  5. Distefant
    Distefant
    January 9, 2009 at 4:40 am | #

    So when we talk about the Cavalcade I always think of and assumed male voices.
    Jim, did you envision all male voices or are some of them female or are the Cavalcada androgynous?
    I hate it when I make assumptions like that.

  6. Distefant
    Distefant
    January 9, 2009 at 4:40 am | #

    So when we talk about the Cavalcade I have always thought of and assumed male voices.
    Jim, did you envision all male voices or are some of them female or are the Cavalcada androgynous?
    I hate it when I make assumptions like that.

  7. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 9, 2009 at 4:43 am | #

    All male, kind of like Spark and Tangent, but more full, rich, and powerful.

    • HSAR
      HSAR
      January 9, 2009 at 6:57 am | #

      Yes, I don't know why but they don't read like female voices.

      • Nevets_91
        Nevets_91
        January 10, 2009 at 1:27 am | #

        Maybe because there was nothing to indicate otherwise?

  8. The Silver Fox
    The Silver Fox
    January 9, 2009 at 5:05 am | #

    That sounds to me like it would be a good solution.
    "either take this difficult and time consuming process, or just blow $#it up"
    I would definitely go with #2.

    • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
      January 9, 2009 at 11:53 am | #

      Oh, but there's a catch. There's always a catch to the easy solution.

      • HSAR
        HSAR
        January 9, 2009 at 3:27 am | #

        I could almost hear Reticent Mystery struggling not to luagh as he said the last part. :D

      • HSAR
        HSAR
        January 9, 2009 at 3:27 am | #

        I could almost hear Reticent Mystery struggling not to laugh as he said the last part. :D

        • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
          January 9, 2009 at 3:30 am | #

          Haha, perfect! That's exactly the way I was thinking of it while I writing those lines – a sort of ironic humor. :)

          • PikminGod
            PikminGod
            January 9, 2009 at 7:42 am | #

            "Liar"

      • Nevets_91
        Nevets_91
        January 10, 2009 at 1:12 am | #

        The things that are worth having are not the easiest.

        • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
          January 10, 2009 at 1:16 am | #

          Generally speaking. That's a good rule of thumb.

  9. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 9, 2009 at 7:00 am | #

    I'd say it was the sarcasm, but ladies can be every bit as sarcastic as men. :-P

    • HSAR
      HSAR
      January 9, 2009 at 8:38 am | #

      Nah, only men can be this sarcastic.

      Although it might not be possible for them to have genders, being creations of chaos.

      • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
        January 9, 2009 at 8:42 am | #

        Clearly, you've never met my wife. (And this I say with great affection and admiration.) :)

      • Bearded Phantom
        Bearded Phantom
        January 9, 2009 at 9:35 am | #

        Or my ex-wife

        • PikminGod
          PikminGod
          January 9, 2009 at 10:10 am | #

          or my (insert typical annoying female stereotype here)

      • Nevets_91
        Nevets_91
        January 10, 2009 at 1:18 am | #

        I think he was being sarcastic. : ]]

        • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
          January 10, 2009 at 1:28 am | #

          Of course he was. ;-)

          • HSAR
            HSAR
            January 10, 2009 at 4:27 am | #

            I was carefully avoiding sarcasm in order not to risk incurring the wrath of said wife/wives. :D

      • Scarecrow118
        Scarecrow118
        January 10, 2009 at 6:44 am | #

        Yeah and guys aren't so bitchy (sorry no offence to anyone!) Can you imagine if all the characters were female. The arguments would be a bit more interesting…

        • Nevets_91
          Nevets_91
          January 10, 2009 at 12:04 pm | #

          Guys aren't so B**chy? you've obviously never met my bo…
          Na, I'm just kidding.
          But, seriously though, one of my friends is a regular winer, with a voice to match.
          It really depends on the individual person, not their gender.

        • Nevets_91
          Nevets_91
          January 10, 2009 at 12:06 pm | #

          Guys aren't so B**chy? you've obviously never met my bo…
          Na, I'm just kidding.
          But, seriously though, one of my friends is a regular whiner, with a voice to match.
          It really depends on the individual person, not their gender.

          • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
            January 10, 2009 at 1:34 am | #

            Ok, I'm calling an ened to this particular sub-thread. Alright, everyone? :)

          • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
            January 10, 2009 at 1:34 am | #

            Ok, I'm calling an end to this particular sub-thread. Alright, everyone? :)

  10. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 9, 2009 at 7:01 am | #

    It'd also be damn inconvenient.

    • HSAR
      HSAR
      January 9, 2009 at 8:39 am | #

      Fun though. And frustrating. Imagine trying to argue with someone who knows what you're thinking.

      • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
        January 9, 2009 at 8:42 am | #

        Shortest argument ever.

        • Nevets_91
          Nevets_91
          January 10, 2009 at 1:15 am | #

          Not if you confuse them with your own thoughts.

          • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
            January 10, 2009 at 1:27 am | #

            That'd be a very confusing inner monologue.

  11. Lupus_Cruor
    Lupus_Cruor
    January 9, 2009 at 7:03 am | #

    of course, who WOULDNT take the opportunity to blow something up?

  12. Sangheilioz
    Sangheilioz
    January 9, 2009 at 7:11 am | #

    Absolutely love how you played with the characters here, Jim!

  13. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 9, 2009 at 7:23 am | #

    I've had a lot of fun writing for these characters recently. :)

  14. TrAvIs_6t6
    TrAvIs_6t6
    January 9, 2009 at 7:42 am | #

    You know, in real life people would be considered insane for talking to people in their head, but then again real life doesn't involve super smart AIs.

    • HSAR
      HSAR
      January 10, 2009 at 4:27 am | #

      It's never been a problem for me… ;D

      • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
        January 10, 2009 at 5:54 am | #

        Of course not. You're already insane.

        • HSAR
          HSAR
          January 11, 2009 at 11:37 am | #

          It's taken as granted :D

    • Master_Noob
      Master_Noob
      January 11, 2009 at 4:02 am | #

      I dont have super smart Ai's but i talk to my cofee… i dont know if i should have told you that.

  15. PikminGod
    PikminGod
    January 9, 2009 at 7:45 am | #

    i've always felt that the cavalcade was sarcastic even before RC

  16. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 9, 2009 at 7:47 am | #

    It's a fair point! :)

  17. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 9, 2009 at 7:47 am | #

    True, but then again, we didn't really meet them until the Reclaimer found the first one.

    • PikminGod
      PikminGod
      January 9, 2009 at 10:08 am | #

      that is very true, but i've been thinking about it and it seems that all of the characters in Reclaimerverse are sarcastic in some way…maybe some carry over from the creator?

      • Bearded Phantom
        Bearded Phantom
        January 9, 2009 at 10:56 am | #

        I wouldn't be surprised, haha, I think Reclaimer is Jim's sarcasm outlet besides just satisfying his writing itch!

        • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
          January 9, 2009 at 11:21 am | #

          I don't need one specific sarcasm outlet, per se. As you well know, that's just my personality coming out. :)

          • Master_Noob
            Master_Noob
            January 11, 2009 at 4:04 am | #

            In other words, you have a sarcastic personality? I get it!!!

      • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
        January 9, 2009 at 11:20 am | #

        Oh, no doubt. :)

  18. the bears beard
    the bears beard
    January 9, 2009 at 9:01 am | #

    can't wait for things to start blowing up. i like pretty explosions.

    i love the fact that they are taking on each other's traits and it is always fun to hear the Reclaimer's thoughts.

    • Bearded Phantom
      Bearded Phantom
      January 9, 2009 at 3:26 am | #

      I agree, I love the way that you have Reclaimer doing a voice over. It really provides some depth to his character. It also shows us where he has come mentally since the calvacade have come to visit

      Question is, can the Calvacade hear his musings, as they are in his head?

      • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
        January 9, 2009 at 3:29 am | #

        They're in his head, but only metaphorically so, since that's where the implants are. They can't actually read his thoughts.

        • HSAR
          HSAR
          January 9, 2009 at 6:58 am | #

          That would be cheating ;D

          • PikminGod
            PikminGod
            January 9, 2009 at 7:43 am | #

            i loled

  19. Master_Noob
    Master_Noob
    January 9, 2009 at 9:35 am | #

    Hmm… The cavalcada didnt seem the type to tell someone 2 blow something up. There's a suprise. for me. Honestly, if he doesnt throw something Really, REALLY BIG, not just a crummy fusion coil or 2, im gonna be grumpy. And i havent had my lemonade yet, so that might not be a good idea… Its all up 2 u now Jim.

  20. pichux3
    pichux3
    January 9, 2009 at 11:54 am | #

    i think the he was being at least semi-sirious with the second option. The thing is, large was a MASSIVE under-statement.

  21. Nevets_91
    Nevets_91
    January 10, 2009 at 1:23 am | #

    I would imagine an Elephant.
    Those explode, right? : ]

    • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
      January 10, 2009 at 1:27 am | #

      Well, at the very least, they flip real nice.

      • HSAR
        HSAR
        January 10, 2009 at 4:28 am | #

        Or not, as appears to be the case when you view the "Press RB…" message.

      • HSAR
        HSAR
        January 10, 2009 at 4:28 am | #

        Or not, as appears to be the case when you view the "Press RB…" message.

        :D

        • Nevets_91
          Nevets_91
          January 10, 2009 at 5:44 am | #

          It takes a little power, but you can do it. ; ]

        • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
          January 10, 2009 at 5:53 am | #

          If you reduce the gravity to the lowest setting and then start exploding things underneath the Elephants, you can keep them aloft indefinitely.

          • Master_Noob
            Master_Noob
            January 11, 2009 at 4:05 am | #

            you dont actually need the gravity all stuffed around, but if you do have enough on the inside blowing and instant spawning then it should go down without a hitch.

          • Senax
            Senax
            January 11, 2009 at 9:44 am | #

            Fusion coils, set minimum runtime equal to amount made, step back and shoot it. Elephants can fly…if only we had a pig now.

  22. Nevets_91
    Nevets_91
    January 10, 2009 at 1:33 am | #

    I must say, You've become very good at character development.
    Wonderful comic!

    • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
      January 10, 2009 at 5:54 am | #

      Thanks!

      • Scarecrow118
        Scarecrow118
        January 10, 2009 at 6:51 am | #

        Yeah I agree. When I went through and read it again, I almost heard ironic sarcasm from the Clavacada when they (it?)said "we don't joke". Huge change in the feel of the comic from the first ones. Less serious, more humour. I've noticed that there has been a decrease in the number of people trying to guess the plot line. Musta figured that it's a hopeless and pointless exercise.

      • Scarecrow118
        Scarecrow118
        January 10, 2009 at 6:52 am | #

        Yeah I agree. When I went through and read it again, I almost heard ironic sarcasm from the Clavacada when they (it?)said "we don't joke". Huge change in the feel of the comic from the first ones. Less serious, more humour. I've noticed that there has been a decrease in the number of people trying to guess the plot line. Musta figured that it's a hopeless and pointless exercise. Oh and thanks for getting the bugs fixed, I'm not getting failure messages anymore.

        • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
          January 10, 2009 at 1:38 am | #

          I think it helps that I've become more comfortable with my characters. It's easier for me to communicate their personalities and insert a little humor here and there.

          Yeah, I've been bugging Austin over at IntenseDebate quite a bit over the last week or so about various issues. (He actually partied up with me and bunch of my fellow Gunsligners for BTB last night, that's how much I've been emailing him.) I think we've got most of the bugs worked out now.

  23. paul
    paul
    January 10, 2009 at 2:35 am | #

    LET BLOW SHIT UP!!!!! YEY!!!!!

  24. Scarecrow118
    Scarecrow118
    January 10, 2009 at 6:47 am | #

    That have lived for who knows how long and have the knowledge of the Forerunnners. And has anyone you know tried to fight an ancient, super smart, crazy being hellbent on destroying/controlling the universe?

  25. Scarecrow118
    Scarecrow118
    January 10, 2009 at 9:47 am | #

    I don't think it does. What your trying to say doesn't sound right and that word is out of context with what you are trying to say. You may want to look it up and find out what it means before you use it again, though that's just me. I mean no offence.

    • Nevets_91
      Nevets_91
      January 10, 2009 at 11:54 am | #

      I wrote the sentence wrong and I couldn't go back and fix it once Jim posted.

      • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
        January 10, 2009 at 1:35 am | #

        Hehe, want to take another stab at it? Cuz I really have no idea what it was you were trying to say there. :)

        • Nevets_91
          Nevets_91
          January 11, 2009 at 8:21 am | #

          Not really, I kind forgot.
          (Or did I?)

  26. spencer
    spencer
    January 10, 2009 at 12:04 pm | #

    That is my favorite line ever… of all time.

    • Scarecrow118
      Scarecrow118
      January 10, 2009 at 6:40 am | #

      I agree. Even better than "I flew". It just makes more sense with the humour.

    • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
      January 10, 2009 at 12:06 pm | #

      :-D

  27. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 10, 2009 at 12:06 pm | #

    He was, and you're right. :)

  28. Master_Noob
    Master_Noob
    January 11, 2009 at 4:03 am | #

    Lol, he isnt insane, he is just extremely talented.

  29. Senax
    Senax
    January 11, 2009 at 9:47 am | #

    :O Jim didn't trim the yellow's speech!
    Actually…it's not quite yellow…yellow-orange…ish…
    more on the yellow side though lol.

    • HSAR
      HSAR
      January 11, 2009 at 11:40 am | #

      I think it's the shade of the border.

    • HSAR
      HSAR
      January 11, 2009 at 11:40 am | #

      I think it's more orange than yellow. It depends on how you look at it.

      • Nevets_91
        Nevets_91
        January 11, 2009 at 8:47 am | #

        Looks green to me.
        : ]

        • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
          January 12, 2009 at 1:22 am | #

          Someone here's color-blind – and it isn't me.

          • Nevets_91
            Nevets_91
            January 12, 2009 at 10:47 am | #

            He said it depends on how you look at it.
            : ]

  30. Diamondking
    Diamondking
    January 11, 2009 at 10:11 am | #

    This strip simply reminded me why I love reading this comic.

    Not that I needed a reminder, just saying. Very nice dialogue ^^

    • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
      January 12, 2009 at 1:21 am | #

      Thanks! :)

  31. HSAR
    HSAR
    January 11, 2009 at 11:38 am | #

    Erm… Does my teacher count?

    • Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
      January 12, 2009 at 1:23 am | #

      Probably not.

  32. blarghamuffin
    blarghamuffin
    January 13, 2009 at 1:09 am | #

    oh, don't worry. i will. i'll be expecting some huge BOOM! like the one from halo ce… i have faith that you won't let me down. reclaimer is such a kick-ass comic!

  33. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 13, 2009 at 1:12 am | #

    Ok, well, then you might want to go up and click the 'Next' link right under the comic. #135 has been up all day now. ;-)

  34. blarghamuffin
    blarghamuffin
    January 13, 2009 at 1:18 am | #

    ummm… yeah. whoops… completely missed that. lol.

  35. blarghamuffin
    blarghamuffin
    January 13, 2009 at 12:18 pm | #

    hmmm… maybe this large explosion will do something to the facility the reclaimer is… namely, an EVEN BIGGER explosion! hmm…

  36. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 13, 2009 at 12:38 pm | #

    Read #135. ;-)

  37. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 10, 2009 at 5:54 am | #

    Smath man. :)

  38. Jim (TTL Demag0gue)
    January 10, 2009 at 5:54 am | #

    Smart man. :)

  39. Bearded Phantom
    Bearded Phantom
    January 10, 2009 at 6:55 am | #

    Doesn't bother me!

  40. Scarecrow118
    Scarecrow118
    January 10, 2009 at 6:42 am | #

    Ah but if you were thinking about confusing thoughts than the person thinking those thoughts would know that the thoughts thought would be fake thoughts and would think other thoughts. Does that make sense?

  41. Nevets_91
    Nevets_91
    January 10, 2009 at 8:59 am | #

    But, you could take it one step further and still confuse said person.__(I would do the long involved version, but I'm too tired)

  42. Nevets_91
    Nevets_91
    January 10, 2009 at 9:00 am | #

    But, you could take it one step further and still confuse said person._(I would do the long involved version, but I'm too tired)

  43. Nevets_91
    Nevets_91
    January 10, 2009 at 9:00 am | #

    But, you could take it one step further and still confuse said person.
    (I would do the long involved version, but I'm too tired)

  44. HSAR
    HSAR
    January 10, 2009 at 12:48 pm | #

    It's a fair point. But that would imply that you knew that they could read your thoughts.

  45. Nevets_91
    Nevets_91
    January 10, 2009 at 9:14 am | #

    I do, and I know it's not the prefect word, but it will work.

  46. Nevets_91
    Nevets_91
    January 11, 2009 at 8:22 am | #

    What if you could read theirs?

  47. HSAR
    HSAR
    January 11, 2009 at 8:26 am | #

    Then you would have no need to.

  48. Nevets_91
    Nevets_91
    January 11, 2009 at 8:44 am | #

    Ya, its says Press RB to… Wait how did you do this?

    Also what do you think a warthog is?

  49. Nevets_91
    Nevets_91
    January 11, 2009 at 8:45 am | #

    Ya, its says Press RB to… Wait how did you do this?

    Also what do you think a warthog is?

  50. HSAR
    HSAR
    January 11, 2009 at 9:54 am | #

    It's the greatest and most iconic game vehicle ever known to mankind.

    And if you fill the troop carrier version with 10 marines with Spartan Lasers, also the most powerful.

  51. Nevets_91
    Nevets_91
    January 11, 2009 at 8:20 am | #

    Okay, Darn
    I was gonna do a funny one with Ferrits.
    For how long this thread is, we stayed, amazingly, on topic.

  52. HSAR
    HSAR
    January 11, 2009 at 11:39 am | #

    I was referring to when you try and flip it back. :D


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