Dudley's dungeon -- Wednesday, 25 October, 2006

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G	October 25, 2006 01:33
First comment: 5 October, 2005	82 comments written
Very nice playing on expectations!
Roger Barnett	October 25, 2006 01:33
First comment: 7 April, 2006	143 comments written
Irony can't be forced.
A	October 25, 2006 08:54
First comment: 24 October, 2006	70 comments written
Is he waiting for a lichBut on its heels ere the sunset faded, there came a second apparition, striding with incredible strides and halting when it loomed almost upon me in the red twilight-the monstrous mummy of some ancient king still crowned with untarnished gold but turning to my gaze a visage that more than time or the worm had wasted. Broken swathings flapped about the skeleton legs, and above the crown that was set with sapphires and orange rubies, a black something swayed and nodded horribly; but, for an instant, I did not dream what it was. Then, in its middle, two oblique and scarlet eyes opened and glowed like hellish coals, and two ophidian fangs glittered in an ape-like mouth. A squat, furless, shapeless head on a neck of disproportionate extent leaned unspeakably down and whispered in the mummy's ear. Then, with one stride, the titanic lich took half the distance between us, and from out the folds of the tattered sere-cloth a gaunt arm arose, and fleshless, taloned fingers laden with glowering gems, reached out and fumbled for my throat . . . [ The Abominations of Yondo, Clark Ashton Smith, 1926 ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. to show up when it's Dudley's turn to move? It seems like either that or all of the other enemies are sleeping to me. For a lichBut on its heels ere the sunset faded, there came a second apparition, striding with incredible strides and halting when it loomed almost upon me in the red twilight-the monstrous mummy of some ancient king still crowned with untarnished gold but turning to my gaze a visage that more than time or the worm had wasted. Broken swathings flapped about the skeleton legs, and above the crown that was set with sapphires and orange rubies, a black something swayed and nodded horribly; but, for an instant, I did not dream what it was. Then, in its middle, two oblique and scarlet eyes opened and glowed like hellish coals, and two ophidian fangs glittered in an ape-like mouth. A squat, furless, shapeless head on a neck of disproportionate extent leaned unspeakably down and whispered in the mummy's ear. Then, with one stride, the titanic lich took half the distance between us, and from out the folds of the tattered sere-cloth a gaunt arm arose, and fleshless, taloned fingers laden with glowering gems, reached out and fumbled for my throat . . . [ The Abominations of Yondo, Clark Ashton Smith, 1926 ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. to be able to show up he would have to at least do something to end his move as far as I know.
Nesman	October 25, 2006 14:00
First comment: 4 January, 2005	112 comments written
I expect that each frame indicates a new turn, if not several new turns.
	October 25, 2006 14:42
First comment: 1 April, 2004	431 comments written
hehe, meta humor anyway, if each frame is several new turn, why isn't dudley dead yet?
Alcari	October 25, 2006 14:43
First comment: 11 September, 2006	93 comments written
That was me...
Mantar	October 25, 2006 18:05
First comment: 17 June, 2004	197 comments written
He's not dead yet because the monsters are waiting, too. They don't just want to kill Dudley, they want to kill him in style!
Jmadman311	October 25, 2006 18:16
First comment: 23 May, 2006	17 comments written
Can you nerds stop nitpicking and just enjoy the comic? Nice one.
	October 25, 2006 18:35
First comment: 1 April, 2004	431 comments written
First comic I've really enjoyed in a while... very nice :) --- Mr. DOS
Noone at all	October 25, 2006 19:28
First comment: 18 September, 2006	3 comments written
"anyway, if each frame is several new turn, why isn't dudley dead yet?" Elbereth... Even as they stepped over the threshold a single clear voice rose in song. A Elbereth Gilthoniel, silivren penna miriel o menel aglar elenath! Na-chaered palan-diriel o galadhremmin ennorath, Fanuilos, le linnathon nef aear, si nef aearon! Frodo halted for a moment, looking back. Elrond was in his chair and the fire was on his face like summer-light upon the trees. Near him sat the Lady Arwen. [...] He stood still enchanted, while the sweet syllables of the elvish song fell like clear jewels of blended word and melody. "It is a song to Elbereth," said Bilbo. "They will sing that, and other songs of the Blessed Realm, many times tonight. Come on!" [ The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. or a wand of'Saruman!' he cried, and his voice grew in power and authority. 'Behold, I am not Gandalf the Grey, whom you betrayed. I am Gandalf the White, who has returned from death. You have no colour now, and I cast you from the order and from the Council.' He raised his hand, and spoke slowly in a clear cold voice. 'Saruman, your staff is broken.' There was a crack, and the staff split asunder in Saruman's hand, and the head of it fell down at Gandalf's feet. 'Go!' said Gandalf. With a cry Saruman fell back and crawled away. [ The Two Towers, by J.R.R. Tolkien ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. sleep?
Dion	October 25, 2006 19:31
First comment: 2 February, 2004	100 comments written
Since when is each frame a turn? We've had much higher frame rates before.
G	October 26, 2006 01:04
First comment: 5 October, 2005	82 comments written
Anyway with Dudley's usual luck it would take a millisecond or so for liches to turn up regardless of what else was happenning.
A	October 26, 2006 01:58
First comment: 24 October, 2006	70 comments written
Noone at all: 1) It couldn't be Elbereth... Even as they stepped over the threshold a single clear voice rose in song. A Elbereth Gilthoniel, silivren penna miriel o menel aglar elenath! Na-chaered palan-diriel o galadhremmin ennorath, Fanuilos, le linnathon nef aear, si nef aearon! Frodo halted for a moment, looking back. Elrond was in his chair and the fire was on his face like summer-light upon the trees. Near him sat the Lady Arwen. [...] He stood still enchanted, while the sweet syllables of the elvish song fell like clear jewels of blended word and melody. "It is a song to Elbereth," said Bilbo. "They will sing that, and other songs of the Blessed Realm, many times tonight. Come on!" [ The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. as it would say "<monster> turns to flee" at the top of every frame and those monsters are not moving at all either. 2) I guess they could be sleeping yes, haven't checked those letters for sleep resistance though. ;)
Fathead	October 30, 2006 21:57
First comment: 1 April, 2006	1136 comments written
Hmm, has he never heard of Murphy's Law.
Grognor	July 30, 2007 11:37
First comment: 4 April, 2007	1161 comments written
I missed this one? Impossible!

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