DS: Yes, I am as well. Let's hope it stays that way!
I like your theory. So much so that it might even be right. We'll see....
I'd actually considered getting a USB mouse. Still might do that, but I'd rather only use it as a crutch while I get used to this system rather than a permanent replacement. Don't want to fall behind the technological curve.
It's time for me to reveal one of the biggest secrets of War of the Forums.
#177: Panel five alone took almost three hours to complete. You have no idea how much tweaking I did on the dialogue to try to make it all fit without it looking like Brian's eyeball was talking. I'm still not completely satisfied, but the show must go on.
The last panel, predictably, required about 40 minutes of work. The most tedious part of that circle effect is painting over individual pixels that elude a flood fill.
Only a fool would call a sword-wielding maniac "little."