The Signing: Conclusion
Today brings the conclusion of the Signing story arc. I like to think that d20monkey is 99% laughs with the odd 1% of seriousness. Today is an example of the 1%.
Sam’s heart is broken. Mel is dating a douchebag. Larry knew Sam would have his heart broken as the second of his three DM-trials. Brett is probably being propositioned by a horny trucker at the truck stop Sam sent him to in search of Wil Wheaton.
On the upside, Dallas Noble’s identity (specifically her gender) is revealed to the world and she was met with adoration from her fans. Tracy Hurley aka Sarah Darkmagic takes her place among the reoccurring cast members of d20monkey.
All in all, it’s a mixed bag as far as story conclusions go.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this story arc as much as I have enjoyed making it. It feels cathartic for me in a way with Mel’s involvement. Don’t worry though, Mel and her douche boyfriend, Grey, will return. Sam has the first official member of his Rogue’s Gallery. It’s an important moment in every characters life.
The funny returns on Monday.
Brian
I don’t even know what to say . . .
Certainly taking some chances on your end!
Well done, Brian! It’s this kind of heart that elevates your comic above others on the internet. Thanks for doing what you do!
I was sad to see Sam broken like that, but I sincerely hope that this leads to an eventual building of his character. Knowing your narrative talents, I’m sure it will. Well done.
Hopefully, for once in a webcomic, they’ll do the right thing and report it to the police.
It is sad because it’s true.
I feel like it’s 1997 again…
Excellent wrap-up to a great story arc sir. It had all the humor and heart of a Watterson. I, for one, welcome the 1%. It makes the characters we grow to love that much more three-dimensional to us. (PS – this was literally my first week checking out the strip. Helluva intro!)
I’m kinda in the same boat as King Pain in that I’d like to see some consequences to a serious beat down like this but we’ve had Brett fight Santa Claus’ evil brother here so I think we’re still safetly in ‘comic’ territory.
I think for the trifecta of shame it would’ve needed the other members of his group to perhaps add the mockery. Nothing like failing in front of the bros to really add that sting in.
In terms of Mel dating a ‘douchebag’… well, we don’t know any of the characters outside of their brief apperances they make here so it’s hard to say what most of them are in character. Based soley on her apperances here, yeah, it would be jarring, unless we see that her boyfriend is a decent dude and just hates her hobby and was having a really bad day which wouldn’t excuse it but might make it more understandable outside of doucheness.
Ah, the beating will probably fade when he levels up. D’oh on my part for forgetting that happened last time when he fought the old guards.
I am discovered d20 only one week ago and i love it. 🙂
I have one question namely why are not offer Larry’s t-shirt in your shop? i would like wear the “Shut up and roll initiative” t-shirt.
Yeah this was kind of a stupid turn.
Now I can’t like her character at all. You pretty much ruined her as a character personality because of this, which was a mistake.
Joe: The damage Sam sustained will linger a little while for continuity. He leveled but this one is understated given the nature of the trial. Oh, and you’re on the same page with the legal ramifications. Sooooon, my friend.
Kingpin: Larry’s tees are on the list of shirts I’d like to offer. It will happen sooner rather than later.
Szanth: I’m sorry it hit you that way but allow me to offer this – give it time. I knew going in this would paint a picture of Mel’s judgment. I have a plan and this is a case of the story being a marathon rather than a sprint. I hope you’ll stick around to see where it goes but believe me, I get being put off a series when something hits you wrong (new DCU Zatanna, I’m looking at you)
Never said I wasn’t gonna keep reading regardless. <3
I honestly couldn’t see how it could be anything but that. Frankly, I’m in the “call the cops” camp. This guy has some serious anger issues, appears to be rather verbally abusive, and seems to treat his GF like utter crap.
Okay, I may also be in the “form a posse camp.” I blame the awesomeness of John Wayne films.
And for some reason this one appeared at the bottom instead of in response to Joe’s first comment. @#$%ing technology…
people have suicidd for less than this (that’s not a joke, that’s a fact)
I’m surprised that everyone seems to be ok with this assault. Why haven’t the police been contacted? Why is this meathead not in jail? Presumably these are adults we’re looking at. This is a country of laws and attacking someone is not legal.
the sad part is, I’ve had one of these “bros” show up at a gaming store IRL and push some skinny dude out of the way.
….he completely failed a perception roll on my “Keep Calm And Yell MEDIC” hoodie with the Combat Medical Badge on it, and paid me no heed up until the part where I not-so-subtly suggested we have an Adult Conversation.
the cops didn’t have to pick up a conscious suspect. the kid he roughed up needed 17 stitches had vision damage from getting slugged in the eye so hard. charges were pressed, people were sued. not a good situation for anyone.
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