War of the Forums

[Dark Sage]

This will likely be anything but clean. Gavin seems to be little more than a cold shell of his former self...

Should we be more afraid for him, or this visitor? Possibly both won't turn out unscathed...

[Phoenixsong]

Well, Blade, if you can't handle my loquacious posting habits, I shall summarize for you: Phoenix is a spastic, certifiably insane f***tard. There. Manageable, no?

Ehe... no amount of thinking tells me what you're talking about, Brian. I've only seen two episodes, remember? I have yet to get around to finding/watching more. Admittedly, perhaps it is a bit rash to compare myself to two (really one, given that whole bunny-waitress-whatever thing) episodes' worth of simple characterization, but I'm a bit like what I've seen of both Haruhi and Yuri so far. That's better.

Eh, I'm with Ada on this one... at first glance, DS's plan seems like a poorly-formed one. However, I can think of a scenario that would work... I'll say nothing, as I don't want to get shot down, but eh. Not that it's all that complex, but still.

People aren't usually nice to Mystery Lady? Hmm. So I guess she'll more used to what she's about to get from Gavin than her snack from Captain Eyebrows, huh?

[Goodnight Seadra]

Yep, Martin's death messed up Dark Sage's plan big time. Hm...maybe Plan B? It looks like though he and his gang would have to go back to the drawing board! XD

Hehe, so Mr. Eyebrows is being nice after all . Too bad Gavin later barged in! Can't wait to see what happens next!

One question though: how long Mr. Eyebrows and the mysterious alien lady ate together? It seems like a long gap between them and the situation the fanfic moderators are having. XD

[Sike Saner]

Well, now that Dark Sage has been dealt something unexpected and rather inconvenient for him in the form of Martin's death, I wonder how he's going to adapt his plans to what's happened.

And uh-oh, Gavin's found the alien. Yeah, I get the feeling that this is going to result in pain for someone...

[mr_pikachu]

Magi: Hooray for diplomacy!

Yeah, I'm sure that's Gavin's plan. Go in there like U.N., impose a few sanctions, maybe threaten a couple of officials, and then leave with a stern warning to never do it again. That's gotta be it! Can't you tell from the look in his eyes?


Blade: We shall see...


DS: I certainly could've portrayed Gavin in a better light. Why would I make him look like this? Surely I have some reason better than revenge for some vague, partially imaginary event that probably never happened in the first place.

Surely!


Phoenix: Uh. Nice summary.

You want to know what I meant? Well, what I was saying is that... er, that is... um, well, you see... it's rather hard to... I can't honestly... it doesn't... that won't... never mind.

...

There is some method to DS's magic. But what does he have in mind now?

Why would she make that comment about how she's usually treated, anyway? Hmm... makes you wonder who she is, doesn't it?


Seadra: This does throw a wrench into the works. But are they going to plan something different or just bide their time until the irritation kicks in again?

It's too bad Gavin broke up that little party, isn't it?

As for how much time has elapsed, that's open to interpretation. In short, you figure it out! ^_^


Sike: It remains to be seen how DS will react to this latest development. Does he have a backup plan, or will he have to improvise on the fly?

And yes, things are about to get interesting...


By the way, someone on Youtube created a video about War of the Forums! You can see it here.

...Of course that video is about our WotF! Why would you even ask such a ridiculous question? Isn't it obvious just from watching?

#105: When it was just the alien and Mr. Eyebrows, the two of them were just good company. But now that Gavin's on the attack, the mood has changed in a hurry.

[Blademaster]

Bulbasaur4...

Fae Valentine is Bulbasaur4...

.................

I think I'll go commit suicide now. Bye-bye.

(shoots self in the head; the bullet ricochets, hits a '?' block, and out pops a 1-UP Mushroom that slides across the floor and touches him, makes an annoying tinkly noise, and vanishes)

...Who put that there!? Dammit!! That was my last bullet, too!

(throws gun away in disgust)

Aaaaagh...! Nothing ever goes the way you plan it... I guess I'm stuck here, then... -_-'''

My theory on who Eyebrows is just took a hit, too... There's only 3 people he can possibly be, and this selfless act of foolishness bravery makes it a bit less likely he's just an ordinary member...

[Sike Saner]

Her hand just twitched! "DIE, YOU ALIEN SCUM!"

Yeah, somehow I knew he'd not handle the situation very calmly... XD

And now we know who the person most recently identified as an alien is! Cool. ^^

[Andrew]

Better still, if I am going to be in this, I'd much rather be Captain Hero of Xandir from Drawn Together.

Why would Gavin attack B4? I think she'll end up being an ally!

[darktyranitar]

Oh wow. Is WotF gonna be made into a movie?

So, the woman is B4? Cool, she must be coming from the planet RPG then. Then does that mean that we'll see Weasel Overlord too? Or Roy Karrde?

...I'm intrigued if the latter would actually came...

So, mister eyebrow is teaming up with B4, huh? Hm... who could he be then? And this is the first time we've actually see him grinning, apart from his usual sombre look. Heh.

(Uh, 1 up? Oh, so it's there then... oh, never mind. It's used up already...)

[mistysakura]

Ah, Kalah! Should've guessed. There aren't that many other forum mods here... but I wasn't sure she was a mod anyway. In any case, Gavin's really looking for any excuse to attack, isn't he? I now have a random guess for Eyebrows: Shadow Djinn. Because he's a shadow. That's why he can see Kalah. Anyway, I really liked the exchange between the two in the last chapter. It was a touching moment. So she's not used to kindness... is the alien world that ruthless? (Just like Fanfic, apparently.)

[Magi of all]

Just as I predicted. Gavin handeled this in a totally calm and respectable manner... for a craxy person. When you get right down to it, who isn't crazy.

*laughs madly* NOT CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!2!!!!!!!!

[Phoenixsong]

Well, I don't think any of us were expecting B4; that reference to "Saff's cloaking device" threw us all for a loop. Good one, Bri. This does seem to indicate that RPG (if that's truly where she's coming from) and Fanart are possible allies... or maybe they're enemies and Kalah just stole the cloaking device. Because she totally would. She's evil. Didn't you all know that?

[Goodnight Seadra]

So the second female alien is Bulbasaur 4? Geezers! XD

Yeah, like Phoenixsong said, the reference to Saff's cloaking device could be that the RP forums and the Fanart forums are either allies or enemies. Hm...that should be interesting .

Also, it is a shame Gavin automaically thought B4's hand twitching is a threat. Looks like now Mr. Eyebrows and Gavin are going to do a little duel here. That too should be interesting XD.

[Lady Vulpix]

So... Kalah smokes? That's something I didn't know.

[mr_pikachu]

Blade: Shocking, isn't it? It's funny, because I had that planned before she ever said she liked Cowboy Bebop here. Worked pretty well, if I may say so myself. ^_^

And sorry about your theory. Better luck next time, eh?


Sike: Hey, her hand twitching might have meant she was going for a gun! That may or may not have been there! Perfectly reasonable.

And yes, she's an alien! WooooOOoOoOOOOooo...


Andrew: Now why do you think I'll break the theme? Sure, I could do it for a supermod, I suppose... if you were included in the plot in the first place. Or if you bribe me.

Why would Gavin attack B4? Just for fun, I'll answer that with a quote from Full Metal Alchemist...

"Who the hell are you?"

"PISSED OFF!"


Faiz: Perhaps. I'm hoping to sell the movie rights to Universal Studios. Do you think I should ask for $20 or $25 million in exchange?

That is indeed B4. But what's her history? What does she have to do with everyone else?

Yeah, Mr. Eyebrow's helping our guest. But what will be the outcome of this little rebellion? Are the mods about to be even more shorthanded than they were before?


Ada: You weren't sure that Kalah was a mod? Shame on you! When she gets back, I'm sure she'll give you a piece of her mind. Interesting guess for Eyebrows Man. But do the names really have that much to do with the characters? After all, you haven't seen mr_pikachu use Thunderbolt. As for why B4 made that comment about "kindness"... that's my little secret. Hee!


Magi: Yeah, that's Gavin for you. Totally and completely not crazy.


Phoenix: Surprise! ^_^ Yeah, I had a lot of fun watching everyone make wild and crazy guesses. Well, actually, most of them were perfectly logical... they were just wrong. But is RPG allied with anyone? Or does the designation of "RPG" even exist in this world? Makes you wonder. As for stealing the cloaking device, that's more something I'd expect you to do. Wahaha!


Seadra: Geezers? Are you calling Kalah old? For shame, Seadra! Have some respect for the mod staff!

Knowing the backstory (and having planned most of the... uh... forwardstory), I personally find the relationship between politics and personal goals to be quite interesting. Hopefully you all will, as well, once everything's been revealed.

Yes, Gavin saw movement as an imminent threat. But who will stand victorious at the end of this little tussle?


Gabi: People will surprise you, Gabi.


You have to wonder what Gavin's comrades think about this...

#106: You have no idea how long I've been waiting to use the picture in panel two.

So now you know what happens behind the scenes when someone goes berserk!

[Phoenixsong]

Ah, yes, panel two is quite priceless. Heehee, funny face.

Hm. Not much to say about this one, it's kinda fillery, but whatever. It gave you an excuse to use the funny face. [/easily amused] And, yes, I totally would steal a cloaking device. Not from Fanart, though. I shouldn't think I'd have to steal it from there, seeing as I was something of a regular... unless it's mods-only tech, but whatever.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some stories to attempt to write (CAN Phoenix the Spastic actually finish a contest entry, a freakish YGO fic and some other totally random crap?), some playing cards to attempt to design, and some Latin and comp-lit homework to not attempt at all. I bid you good day.

[Dark Sage]

Ha, ha, I don't blame you for wanting to use that picture for so long. Ada's expression was priceless.

I agree with Phoenix, not much to say here, except Ada and Brian might have to rescue Gavin - from himself more than anyone else.

[Magi of all]

Indeed Ada's expression is priceless. If only you had resisted longer, we could see some more of the fight. The suspence is killing me. If I die, I am so haunting you.

Did you edit the last panel in any way? Cause Ada looks like a bobble head. Seriously, her neck is freakishly long.

[Bulbasaur4]

I had a sneaking suspicion I was Faey. i mean come on... who else could be cool enough to pull her off? XD XD XD

*dances* Coolies! I wuvvle FAey! AND YES... FAEY'S GUN IS THE REINCARNATE OF MY FLAMETHROWER OF JUSTICE! XD XD

Really neato... ^_^;; But it makes me wonder who Fuzzy Eyebrows is? And actually, if you guys keep tabs on me... I do gander over to Fan Art every now and then. I used to be a regular to Fan Art way back when, and post in there every so often, make requests, do requests and what-not. ^_^

Hopefully Fan Fiction will ACCEPT MEEEE....

[mr_pikachu]

Phoenix: Funny faces are fun!

Filler is fine if it fills a fillery purpose. (Alliteration for the win!) Perhaps you wouldn't have to steal the cloaking device after all... maybe you could cop a loan, or something.

I understand the sentiment of being loaded with things to do and not enough time to do them. Maybe, just maybe, I'll finish something in time for the contest as well. We'll see. ^_^;;


DS: Yeah, I thought it was a pretty good pic. Thanks!

Things are certainly getting problematic for the mods...


Magi: Then I suppose it doesn't help that I was too tired to muster a post last night, huh? Sorry about that... and please don't haunt me! *trembles*

I didn't edit the last panel at all (aside from adjusting the size, cropping, and adding the word balloon - all things that don't distort the picture itself). In fact, I'll prove it by showing you the original!


B4: Oh, now, don't be too proud of yourself... there's still a long way to go, and many more characters to be revealed. Maybe you'll envy someone else by the end of it!

Just who is Eyebrows Man? And why would he help you? Could it simply be out of a sense of chivalry, or is there something more? Hrm. Anyway, I do have spies everywhere, you know. Otherwise it would be much more difficult to pack this with so many real-forum references.


It's a two-on-one fight! But what happens next is anyone's guess...

#107: Looks like Gavin forgot the first rule of combat... never, ever turn your back on an opponent.

This title's from a fic by Unsolved Puzzle. I almost used it earlier for a scene shortly after Martin was killed, but decided against it.

[Phoenixsong]

The mod just got infracted. Oooo, now we're getting somewhere indeed. Looks like B4'll be able to control Gavin long enough to say her piece. Too bad, no more going postal...

...or might we still get to see him go postal anyway? Y'never can tell with these modly-types...

[Bulbasaur4]

Mod VS Mod powers... interesting!

And I wasn't being proud of myself. In fact, I am quite honored just to be Faey. *worships* ^_~ And come on... you KNOW my flamethrower is awesome. *gives you the prototype* XD XD

This is a fun one but only draws more interest of the fuzzy eyebrows man. And will Gavin gain back his senses? Questions...

[Blademaster]

And come on... you KNOW my flamethrower is awesome.

*Your* flamethrower is awesome? Oh, like nobody else in the world has a fire-shooting napalm gun of death that could be considered awesome. >>

And who does iBrowse think he is talking to a Mod like that? He'd better not be a member of Fanfic, or they'll probably ban his ass...

That or they'll...

Hm... Maybe I wasn't too far off in my initial guess on that guy's identity after all...

[Magi of all]

In fact, I am quite honored just to be Faey.

Honored enough to do this

Bulbasaur 4

NOT ment to offend

*hides*

[Charles Legend]

So what if you have a flamethrower Bulbasaur4 I have an Angel gun which I could use to activate my Angel Arm...

Anyways nice work Brain, nice reference to Unsolved Puzzle's fic

~Charles Legend

[Goodnight Seadra]

Hehe, gotta love the second panel in "Backstage"! Yeah, seeing reacations are fun! XD

And oh yeah, the battle between Gavin and Bulbasaur4! Who will win?

...Bring it on! XD

[mr_pikachu]

Phoenix: Game on! I doubt Gavin will appreciate that... but does B4 have control over Gavin? He is a moderator, after all... mods are not to be taken lightly.


B4: Mod-level combat is an intriguing concept. And we haven't even scratched the surface of it. I wonder what else B4 can do...

Hehe, I see. Well, Faye is quite the character. As for your flamethrower, let me take a look. *inspects* Light, durable, and reasonably powerful... not bad. Of course, it doesn't compare to my modstick of doom, which I unfortunately cannot reveal. A mere description of it would cause any mere mortal to initiate a self-destruct protocol.

What's up with Eyebrows Man, anyway?


Blade: See my earlier comments about the almighty modstick of doom.

iBrowse is very gutsy, yes. That's one heck of a risk on his part... but who could he be?


Magi: Hmm, a link? *clicks*

...

...Excuse me.

*grabs scissors*

*stabs eyes*


Charles: Don't make me crank out the modstick of doom, now. Nobody wants that.

And thanks for the compliment on the reference, Charles!


Seadra: Like I said, that was a picture I had to use.

Will Gavin retaliate, or is the battle already over?


We shall see...

#108: It would seem that rationality has returned. But is it too late?

With the exception of covers, this is the very first page without any speech.

[Dark Sage]

This would be the part when an unexpected plot twist happens. At least I hope so, or we might lose another mod soon.

I think we're going to find out who Mr. Eyebrows is pretty soon... He's getting too involved for his identity to be kept in the dark (although I could be wrong; Blademaster was unnamed for a long time).

So what next?

[Mikachu Yukitatsu]

It's always nice to see something new as that, 6 panels with just thinking. I may even hope this is NOT the end (see my previous post). And it looks like you still have many things to tell before you quit this comic.

Perhaps I should re-read this fic more so that I could better catch the plot and all. But I cannot use the net everywhere so I should download the latest pics...why not? I may even print if I feel like it!

[Phoenixsong]

Now, now, I don't think Gav's in danger yet, DS. Eyebrows Man seemed upset, yes, but B4 only wanted to talk. I'm pretty sure they'll at least interrogate him or something before they try anything else.

...Not to say that there won't be a nifty plot twist...

[Lady Vulpix]

So that wasn't speech?

Your strips are making me scroll horizontally. They're still enjoyable, though.

And I thought the first rule was "Do not act incautiously when confronting little bald wrinkly smiling men".

[Mega Horny]

I hope its the end. Gavin is a jerk. Go eyebrows!

EDIT: I wish Vegeta and his scanner were in this comic.

[Sike Saner]

First of all, the second panel of #106 is a thing of majesty. XD

And it looks like Mr. Eyebrows has gotten Gavin pissed off at him. Oh dear... But look what Gavin got for letting himself get distracted from his original target by said owner of large and frightening brows. ;P

Well, it certainly does seem that Gavin's in trouble now, and seems that he knows it, too. o.o

[Charles Legend]

All I was saying is that I think Vash/my Angle arm would be more powerful then a flamthower thats all...

Anyways yeah I agree Gavin dose look like he hopeless, I mean they did a double team on him...

~Charles Legend

[mr_pikachu]

DS: Things have definitely looked better for our buddy Gavin, haven't they?

I considered revealing iBrowse's identity on the coming page, actually. But then I decided against it. Sorry!

What's next? I would guess a page, approximately 820 by 945 pixels in size.


Mikachu: Hehe. Yeah, I'm still trying to play around with things for different effects; thanks for noticing! And there's a decent amount of material to come. Looking back at #62 may serve as a reminder of that inevitability. ^_^

Reread it? Wow, I'm honored that you like it so much! Well, if you'd like to do so, might I suggest trying the link in the first post? That will direct you a database of all the pages in order so that you don't have to wade through text unnecessarily.


Phoenix: We'll, well see who has a hair trigger... it should be interesting. What plan of action will they take? We shall see soon enough.


Gabi: Nope. The fact that the bubbles were connected to him by smaller circles rather than by pointing toward him is proof of that.

Why are they making you scroll horizonally? Are you using a smaller monitor than usual? Because the page size hasn't changed by a single pixel.

There are a number of rules for combat. The first one seems to change with each revision.


MH: You really don't like this, do you?

Maybe I'll include Vegeta. Or maybe I'll avoid stereotypical shounen series like DBZ, Love Hina, Naruto...

...Wait a minute.


Sike: I love that picture. ^_^

Maybe anger was the goal! Could it be that this whole thing was planned ahead of time? Or was it indeed an excellent improvisation on an unfavorable situation?

And most importantly, how will everyone react to this development?


Charles: Perhaps so. But you can't hope to trump the modstick of doom.

This situation isn't one of Gavin's best. That much is certain.


It continues!

#109: It's pretty bad when you have to threaten someone's life to talk to them, huh?

And yes, the title's based on Magmar's drunken topic in Miscellaneous. Entertainment value!

[Mega Horny]

It's not that, Pister, I just find a lot of the mod characters to be unlikable. Impulsive, boring, and you always use those same two panels of Gavin. :p

[Lady Vulpix]

Strange, strange. My monitor is the same as usual, but now it scrolls.

And yes, that topic was certainly entertainment value.

[Magi of all]

First off, if my picture made you gouge out your eyes, then how are you making this comic?

Second, You've never seen man Faye?!?!?!?

And now for something compleatly different

I wonder what the aliens are here for anyway? Testing the waters for a full scalse invasion, or testing the waters for a nise leasurly swim? Either way, these waters are being throughly tested.

P.S. Yay, Mega Horny's back. Lets all ask him personal questions.

[darktyranitar]

Looks like someone's not enjoying the fic... tsk tsk.

Okay, so B4 really wanted to talk... and as expected, Gavin tried to kill her. Now, wonder if they can actually get into a talk.. and what it was that B4 is going to say to him, I wonder? IIRC, TML didn't really stated why she was send there... I think. I dunno, it's been a while since we saw her....

[Asilynne]

I clicked this topic somehow by mistake when I was trying to sign up for an rpg o.O but now that I read some of it I have to say ROFL this is very interesting and creative XDDD

And damn you your going to make me read it all! 109?!?!!? -.- lol