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Tuesday, 16 January, 2007

by Roger Barnett

\|......\|......\| \|......\|......\| +......\|......\| \|......\|......\| \|---------.---\| \|..V..........\| \|.&......P....\| \|..&..V.......\| --------------- & "OrcusOrcus, Prince of the Undead, has a ram's head and a poison stinger. He is most feared, though, for his powerful magic abilities. His wand causes death to those he chooses. Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details., DemonIt is often very hard to discover what any given Demon looks like, apart from a general impression of large size, huge fangs, staring eyes, many limbs, and an odd color; but all accounts agree that Demons are very powerful, very Magic (in a nonhuman manner), and made of some substance that can squeeze through a keyhole yet not be pierced with a Sword. This makes them difficult to deal with, even on the rare occasions when they are friendly. [ The Tough Guide to Fantasyland, by Diana Wynne Jones ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. Prince of Gehennom at your service"	\|......\|......\| \|......\|......\| +......\|......\| \|......\|......\| \|---------.---\| \|..V..........\| \|.&......P....\| \|..&..V.......\| --------------- P "Morgoth, Dark Lord of Angband at yours. Where am I?"	\|......\|......\| \|......\|......\| +......\|......\| \|......\|......\| \|---------.---\| \|..V..........\| \|.&......P....\| \|..&..V.......\| --------------- & "I did just say 'Prince of Gehennom'. Y'know, fire, smoke, ghosts?"
\|......\|......\| \|......\|......\| +......\|......\| \|......\|......\| \|---------.---\| \|..V..........\| \|.&......P....\| \|..&..V.......\| --------------- P "Impressive. That fool Explorington transported me to another world!"	\|......\|......\| \|......\|......\| +......\|......\| \|......\|......\| \|---------.---\| \|..V..........\| \|.&......P....\| \|..&..V.......\| --------------- & "You're the ruler of this Angband place? Powerful?"	\|......\|......\| \|......\|......\| +......\|......\| \|......\|......\| \|---------.---\| \|..V..........\| \|.&......P....\| \|..&..V.......\| --------------- P "Former deity. 20,000HP. Shall we do this by the book?"
\|......\|......\| \|......\|......\| +......\|......\| \|......\|......\| \|---------.---\| \|..V..........\| \|.&......P....\| \|..&..V.......\| --------------- & "Well, standard procedure upon two great evils meeting each other..."	\|......\|......\| \|......\|......\| +......\|......\| \|......\|......\| \|---------.---\| \|..V..........\| \|.&......P....\| \|..&..V.......\| --------------- P "...is to team up, and try to take over the world."	...L.\|..\|...D.....\|. .V...\|..\|.}}}};}}.\|. -----\|V.\|.;}---}}.\|- \|....\|..\|g}--^--}.\|. \|..>.\|..\|.}\|^@^\|;.\|. \|-------\|.}--^--}D\|. \|...D...\|.}}---}}.\|. \|.D.....\|.}}};}}}.\|. \|.......\|.........\|. @ "I sense a great disturbance in the Force..."
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2^nd of 5 in a crossover series between Dudley's Dungeon and Tales From The Pit
(http://angband.calamarain.net) — the corresponding strip may be found there.

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Comments

bobdabuilder@ipwnalot.com	January 16, 2007 00:03
First comment: 15 January, 2007	5 comments written
The crossover thickens,and I like it sofar.
bobdabuilder@ipwnalot.com	January 16, 2007 01:12
First comment: 15 January, 2007	5 comments written
Hah,I also liked the corresponding comic to this.Poor Dudley,no booze for him.
	January 16, 2007 08:09
First comment: 1 April, 2004	431 comments written
With 20k HP, I really doubt Morgoth needs to team up with anyone.
	January 16, 2007 09:05
First comment: 1 April, 2004	431 comments written
On the other hand, it is traditional that when you enter another dimension, you play by their rules. F'rinstance, while Morgoth Bauglir's 20K HP is impressive, how is that compared to the playerThese strange creatures live mostly on the surface of the earth, gathering together in societies of various forms, but occasionally a stray will descend into the depths and commit mayhem among the dungeon residents who, naturally, often resent the intrusion of such beasts. They are capable of using weapons and magic, and it is even rumored that the Wizard of Yendor is a member of this species. Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details.? It seems to me that he should have that cut down by a factor of 10, at least, if he's going to muck around in the Dudleyverse.
A	January 16, 2007 10:05
First comment: 24 October, 2006	70 comments written
Hm, 20K HP sounds a lot, how much does the Wizard of YendorNo one knows how old this mighty wizard is, or from whence he came. It is known that, having lived a span far greater than any normal man's, he grew weary of lesser mortals; and so, spurning all human company, he forsook the dwellings of men and went to live in the depths of the Earth. He took with him a dreadful artifact, the Book of the Dead, which is said to hold great power indeed. Many have sought to find the wizard and his treasure, but none have found him and lived to tell the tale. Woe be to the incautious adventurer who disturbs this mighty sorcerer! Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. have?
Eemeli	January 16, 2007 13:21
First comment: 2 March, 2005	143 comments written
A: Nothing above 200, I'd say. I've probed him a long time ago.
L	January 16, 2007 14:18
First comment: 10 February, 2005	285 comments written
I'm only giving this a "fair" owing to flagrant use of the "great disturbance" line.
Roger Barnett	January 16, 2007 18:26
First comment: 7 April, 2006	143 comments written
Plus, I've used Great Disturbance in the Force in my comics a few times :P
	January 16, 2007 19:09
First comment: 1 April, 2004	431 comments written
20+ kHP doesn't help with instadeath. Cocky ahoy!
E	January 16, 2007 19:54
First comment: 2 September, 2004	34 comments written
> With 20k HP, I really doubt Morgoth needs to team up with anyone. True, but OrcusOrcus, Prince of the Undead, has a ram's head and a poison stinger. He is most feared, though, for his powerful magic abilities. His wand causes death to those he chooses. Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. doesn't want to let Morgoth think that for obvious reasons.
Maybe.	January 17, 2007 01:01
First comment: 17 January, 2007	1 comments written
Why would Morgoth disturb Rodney's force? It's not like they're not on the same side or something. And he can't die either.
Fathead	January 17, 2007 19:36
First comment: 1 April, 2006	1136 comments written
I likes it! Good idea. Dion, have you though of some preventive measure against people posting a day late, to the wrong strip?
Dion	January 18, 2007 10:33
First comment: 2 February, 2004	100 comments written
You mean, like, interpreting the text and trying to guess to which comic it applies? Difficult to implement in PHP...
Ristipisto-Risto	January 25, 2007 09:10
First comment: 25 January, 2006	52 comments written
"I sense a great disturbance in the Force..." Awesome!
Grognor	April 21, 2007 23:49
First comment: 4 April, 2007	1161 comments written
I understand completely. I enjoy this strip.
Grognor	August 1, 2007 00:59
First comment: 4 April, 2007	1161 comments written
I think if it was the OracleDelphi under towering Parnassus, where Apollo's oracle was, plays an important part in mythology. Castalia was its sacred spring; Cephissus its river. It was held to be the center of the world, so many pilgrims came to it, from foreign countries as well as Greece. No other shrine rivaled it. The answers to the questions asked by the anxious seekers for Truth were delivered by a priestess who went into a trance before she spoke. [ Mythology, by Edith Hamilton ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. it would have made more sense, though. Since Rodney is bad and Orrie is good. Still works though.
Cheesy	August 31, 2008 20:28
First comment: 9 December, 2006	10 comments written
Are you pondering what I'm pondering, OrcusOrcus, Prince of the Undead, has a ram's head and a poison stinger. He is most feared, though, for his powerful magic abilities. His wand causes death to those he chooses. Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details.?