*reads it again*

Took me a second reading to get all of the jokes and symbolism in the imagery.

And I just realized that the background image is a massive picture of Belkar sleeping.

I sincerely hope that this means Belkar changes just enough to stay Belkar.

Gotta love Mr. Scruffy having his own character sheet in the D&D panel.

Man, how is it that Rich Burlew can transform even the most formulaic, predictable comics -- you know, the type of "plot event" you know's going to happen in advance, and the strip you predict you're going to find boring and droll -- and transform the scene into something eminently readable and absolutely awesome?

I mean Burlew's on fire even on his off-strips, if there's even such a term that could be applied to OoTS.

Yeah, I gotta give props to this episode. Coming into it, you know what to expect. Belkar has to become a different person to progress in the story. But instead of riding the Cliche Pony, he solidifies that Belkar wouldn't even change anyway! And he uses Shojo as a way of saying, hey, Belkar, you can still be Belkar, but stop being such an idiot about it!

This is the kind of writing that makes me bitterly jealous of Burlew. Given years of practice I don't think I'll ever be this good.

this is far better then I thought, in a way this is character growth as he is realizing he has to atleast pretend to conform. Not really enough to make him worthwild character (thats not really possible at this point anyways), but it is enough so that people will stop wishing for him to die as soon as possible.

Would be an interesting kick in the teeth if they kill him in the next strip anyways

New ep.

Holy damn is that chick stupid. And I will hate Haley forever if she seriously doesn't have a backup weapon or five.

Let's hope Belkar wakes up, minus the affliction, kicks the door down, and kicks some Fighter/Rogue ass.

So, Crystal's dagger looks funky and Hailey called attention to it earlier. Can anyone recall off the top of their head what splat book loot it's supposed to be?

It looks like a Kukri to me. Maybe a Large Sized one, so she can power attack, (and thus feasibly destroy that bow), with it.

Maybe just a cool looking short-sword, but I don't think so.

You'd think cutting the string would have been easier.