I Will
Chapter: Season Six
And this strip brings the arc to a close, everyone. There are some changes (Jeanie is the new GM) and we touched on some heavy topics. Like I said before, this isn’t network television where everything is resolved by the end of the episode or season. Sam’s struggles with depression will be an ongoing thing he lives with. It does not herald the end of good times, but there will be moments where Sam is not at his Prime Sam.
Thank you all for reading and supporting me when I try to stretch my creative muscles and move into new territory with d20Monkey.
Friday brings something completely different!
Jeanie Explores Karthun would be a great Newbie Guide for it.
It was a good arc, and I’m glad you did it. ^^
That actually sounds like a pretty cool idea.
That desire to want to feel better is a big first step. I’m glad the arc ended like this.
I agree a lot.
Holy shit dude, your writing has leveled up something fierce, D20Monkey has been better and better for each arc.
Damned if I don’t want to give Sam a big ol’ hug.
I want to give Sam a sammich. He’s wasting away!
your welcome. Also, thank you for providing us with entertainment for over the last 5 years.
I sense a “No Context Theater” in our future.
Can we have one without dicks in it? I think we should have more of those.
Now you’ve made me hope for a Dune-themed “No Context Theater” where the sandworm is a huge dick.
And now for something completely different….as one who suffers from some pretty intense issues, two things- I hope things go well for you and bravo for tackling them creatively too.
I can honestly say that I loved this arc and do appreciate that someone was willing to take the time to hold the spot light on this demon a little longer. I thank you and hope that your comic remains as enjoyable to others as it has been for me.
Now, onward towards the next installment of no-context theatre.
Well done sir. Quite a bold step and it was done tastefully as well. Your comic is one of my all-time favorites. The writing is mind blowingly deep at times and yet what needs to be said is said. You have made them human and not a group of talking heads. Real world problems are shown and not avoided. They still have fun but they are there for each other as real friends are. Thank you for the work and time you have put into this comic.
I really enjoyed the direction this arc took and I’m glad to hear that Sam’s depression isn’t something that’s just going to be glossed over or magicked away. It’ll suck to see Sam suffer through his rough spots, but for all the Narrative and Santa Claus fantasy stuff that’s been in the comic, it’s refreshing to know mental health is being given a realistic depiction.
That being said, am I the only person who thought Amy’s eyebrows were a little all over the place in this arc? Bear with me: for the strips she’s been in before this arc, Amy has had the thin & black “pencil line” eyebrows most of the characters have, right? For the first couple strips of the arc, her eyebrows became thick & blond; then they disappeared for one strip; then they went back to being thin & black for the rest of the arc; and now in this last strip they’re thick & blond again. I know Brian likes to experiment with the characters’ looks, but seeing Amy’s eyebrows change multiple times within the same arc was a little distracting.
Still, for all the things that could have gone wrong with an arc dealing with heavy real-world shit like depression and suicide, I think it’s a testament to this arc’s quality when I can say my only complaint was “one character apparently has shapeshifting eyebrows.” d20 Monkey continues to be one of my favorite webcomics and I look forward to seeing where the story goes from here.
Shape shifting eye brows sounds like the worst super power conceivable. I think that makes you worse then Aquaman.
What about Arm Fall Off Boy?
HAHA! Yeah, I have been messing with them a bit to get a look I like. It’ll settle down.
This particular strip reminds us of two important things.
1) Having a relationship isn’t going to cure depression. If it’s the right person, the support can help.
2) It takes a lot of strength to be with someone going through emotional trouble.
Man I can feel Sam on this one. I totally get the struggle. Let me just say this while I know a solid SO doesn’t cure the struggle… It would sure help…
Love the realism and rawness this arc took, refreshing to see a comic that not only addresses depression but depicts it accurately. It’s not an overnight-cure process, but the wanting to feel better is a good sign.
Great job as always!
I hope we have some happier and less dramatic times ahead. Not that I’m complaining or anything, but good lord, they could use a break. It’s been one thing after another for them this year.
Goddamn it this arc brought back some memories. I’ve had my struggles with depression and emotional instability my whole life. Finally had my breakdown in ’99. Got help and been battling ever since. And you’re right. This is a battle Sam may never win, but at least he can hold his ground. This one hit home, dude. Good job.