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The Daily Grind: What's your favorite game-related webcomic?
Geeks and webcomics go together like pennies and arcades, but finding a good gaming webcomic that also covers MMOs is sometimes a challenge. As gamers, we like to have fun, and it's assumed that with that sense of fun comes a sense of the funny. Luckily, we have some true works of art with such comics as Ctrl+Alt+Del, Penny Arcade, and Order of the Stick, which not only appeal to our deepest gamer sensibilities but also regularly cover MMO topics. New comics are popping up all the time, and it's good to see budding young artists trying their hands at the popular genre. But we want to hear your favorites! Which game-related webcomics do you enjoy the most? Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!
Sunday Morning Funnies: A long wait
With Cataclysm descending on Tuesday, excitement is mounting. To help you cope with the anticipation, this week's list of comics is extra long! As always, post your tips in the comments section. Three Panel Soul: On Cataclysms Demolition Squad: WoW Cataclysm Blood and Thunder: On Bad Puns and Future Mums and On the Emergence of Deathwing NPC: Worgenation Travels with Tenthunders: Nuggets! Complex Actions: Artisan Worldbreaker Wanted. Also: Aspect of Noob and Light My Fire Fourth Wall: Masochist Healers Daily Quests: Stood in the Fire Safe Passage Nerf NOW!!: Preparations and Fiery Revenge Away from Reality: Minimum Settings Drunken Pirates Guild: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (a little NSFW) Disciplinary Action: I, Gerald The Daily Blink: Double Secret Reverse Psychology. Also: Role Reversal and For Unemployed Readers Beyond the Tree: Faster and More Intense LFG: #413 and #414 GU Comics: Rwil Mluuglilwr! Torment of the Week: Happy Thoughts Ctrl+Alt+Del: Shattered Uponst Out of World: Beneath the Shadow and Beneath the Shadow part 2 Cru the Dwarf: Cold as Ice (NSFW) The Warcraft Hero in: Deathwing Is Not Happy Coffin Comics: Gamon's Revenge What's Shakin': Page 13 Coffin Minis: Game Time Lorgrokni's Travels: Grouping Up Also: Pet Selection Tales from the Crossroads: Filler! When Real Life Attacks! Then for the comic: There Goes the Neighbourhood Slash AFK: WTB Personal Space Also: Rrrgrl-stuffed Dark Legacy Comics: A Deal With Deathwing Guilded Age I missed Arena-Inside last week (sorry!), so we have some catching up to do. In descending order: Once a Hunter, Always a Hunter... She Brought Her Paper of Pain A Cataclysmas Carol King's Orders Expect the Unexpected! Too Much? %Gallery-98595%
Sunday Morning Funnies: So long
Comic news: Slash AFK posted the following on last week's list: Slash AFK will be updating (starting this Monday, Nov. 1) seven days per week for two weeks with a BlizzCon comic series I'm doing based off our trip. So that's ... /does hard math ... 14 days straight of one comic per day, plus a HUGE special comic on the 14th? What have I gotten myself into? o_o We look forward to seeing what you come up with!
The Classifieds: Back for more
The Classifieds brings you weekly news from around the WoW community, including your shout-outs to perpetrators of Random Acts of Uberness. They came, they went ... And now <There and Back Again> is -- well, back again. This Thorium Brotherhood (US-A) guild, formed specifically to quest its way through a farewell tour of vanilla WoW Alliance content from start to finish, has hit the level cap, marked its territory and is preparing to launch a similar effort Horde-side. "After starting with over 100 members who joined us (in most part due to your article!), we ended up with around 35 who stuck through to the very end," reports GM Mistigris. "Lots of adventures along the way! Foot races through Stranglethorn, marches through Dalaran, cooking contests, random dungeon madness, tons of visits to the NPC that turns off XP ... We did ZG and Karazhan at very close to level cap, and there is a robust kernel of folks who are gearing up for 80th heroics and raiding." Time now for the flip side of the coin. "We're going to nest within <Imminent Rueage> on Thorium Brotherhood (US-H)," Mistigris continues. "Our starting date is Saturday the 24th of July -- starting zones and guild invites galore! Level cap for the day is 12th; we'll be gathering the following week at Crossroads for our first 'official' event." If you've been looking for just the right way to wrap up the pre-Cataclysm era, look up <Imminent Ruage> and give all things Horde-side one more for the road. We've got plenty of other news from around the WoW community this week, as well ... So let's crack open The Classifieds.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Huff huff bing!
This week's list is long, so I'll get straight to the point! Note: If you're the artist of one of the comics on this list, please pass through the break for a special, clearly super secret club message. Out of World #21 (this missed the deadline last week). GU Comics: Dammit Greg. Also, Dammit Greg II and Dammit Greg III. Fourth Wall: This Happens a Lot More than it Should. [Thanks Coffinshaker!] Drunken Pirates Guild. I've linked the first one so you guys can catch up. [Thanks BladedDingo!] Torment of the Week: Unlikely. Also: Azarizotza's Interrogation. Coffin Comics: Goblin TV Commercial. Daily Quests: Insert Title Here. Travels with Tenthunders: Interview with Grief Chicken. LFG #371 and #372. Beyond the Tree: Captain on Deck. Also: Window of Opportunity. AFR: All Out of Character. Byron, the Tauren Rogue. Fail Druid! NPC: Night Bandit. Also: No Hugs for Holo's and Idle Chatter. Slash AFK: OP Troll. Also: Stanky. Tales from the Crossroads: Once Smitten Twice Wry. The Warcraft Hero in: First-Day Mage. Teh Gladiators: For Hoofrich! Click next for part 2. Dark Legacy Comics: Minty Scrambled Eggs. Guilded Age. Complex Actions: I Bet Chuck Norris Would Approve! Also, Ode to Gearing. Equinox vs. Marvah. Cru the Dwarf: Fruition. Also: Fever for the Flavor of Dissention. K's Grab Bag: Why Did They Even Make This a Pet? World of Warcraft, eh?: Making Progress. This week, I have devoted a special section to comic artists who chose to comment on the Real ID fiasco through their art. GU Comics: Jimmy McAlister. Penny Arcade: The Grim Curriculum. Nerf NOW!!: ID, Please. [Thanks for the tip, Cyclone Duke!] Ctrl+Alt+Del: Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe. Edit: A Troll by Any Other Name. [Thanks Blurgarian!] Slash AFK: Too Fast. (This isn't about the forums, but it is about Real ID). Experience Points: This ID Just Got Real.
Sunday Evening Funnies: Dramatic rescue
Welcome to the late-day edition of Sunday Morning Funnies! It's probably breakfast time somewhere, right? This week's list is pretty long, but you can always help make it longer by dropping off tips about new WoW-related comics or ones that I've missed in the comments section. This week's participation challenge: Which comic haven't you seen on the list lately (most likely because it isn't updating) that you really miss and why? My answer: The Scout Report and The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf. Don't forget to list your favorite one-liner from this week's selection of comics!
Sunday Morning Funnies: Big tongues vs puppy men
This week, we have several newcomers to the list! I love having new comics; you never know what will become a core feature for each week's entertainment. For last week's trivia, there were so many winners, that I'm frankly just too lazy to list them all. You guys did a great job, although the consensus did seem to be aimed at Frankenstein and its famous comedic little brother, Young Frankenstein. This is going to require some sort of mass prize awarding distribution system (MPADS). First, I shall create a virtual and imaginary, but giant, Frankenstein's monster pinata. I might duct tape it on the inside just to make you work for it; your epics should be able to get through it in time. Inside, there will be toast, poutine, a white Christmas, a family of elephant shrews wearing tiny berets, and butter tarts with a side of real maple syrup, topped with Smarties. There will also be enough ascots for all. This week's trivia question can be found buried within the comic list, so you'd better get cracking! Bonus extra trivia points if you can tell me which of the above virtual and imaginary prizes does not belong (not counting the ascots or the toast - those were just necessary) and why.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Red shirt mistake
Alas, this week's list is merely an average size. What does that mean? Many artists are busy, away, injured, or have websites that aren't working. Fortunately for us, there are some really great comics this week to make up for the loss of bulk. As for last week's trivia, GI_Prophet wins with 'American Psycho.' Hex will share the glory for recommending the book. You both win a virtual and imaginary lifetime supply of custom business cards, which happen to taste like jelly beans. They're non-toxic, don't worry. This week's trivia question is: What is being referenced in LFG's comic #332? I will accept several answers, so feel free to be creative. Of course, the prizes aren't real, but there's always the glory, right? As always, I'm taking tips. Have you seen a WoW-related webcomic not listed here? Has an older such comic been reactivated? Drop a note and a link in the comments section, or respond by sending a tip to the site's main tipline.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Jazzercise
Ladies and gentlemen, and all those with paws/hooves, etc, I think we might just be entering a new phase of the Sunday Morning Funnies. Why? Because this week's list is pretty long too. So long, in fact, that I had to throw it all behind the break again. Have I missed any? Do you know of a comic that isn't listed here? If so, throw it into the comments section! Let's see just how long we can make this thing. Hunt them down, and leave me a tip. Last week, I seem to recall promising you a Long Cat. Just to be safe, I've delivered two. Yes, you can all has long cats.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Dirty looks
As I promised you last week, today's list is quite robust. The list even features a new comic for us all to enjoy, and the return to weekly updates from a couple of your favorite artists. Get reading! Battlemasters: Let's Get It On! NPC: Boot Camp. NPC: Ommm. NPC: Sleeeepy. Torment of the Week: Perfectionists. Guilded Age: Page 3 of Chapter 3. Cru the Dwarf: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. I love Cru's dialogue with himself. Teh Gladiators: Fight... to the Death! Daily Quests: Ok, Now Play Dead. If you're a fan of Emergency Kindergarten, then be sure to read the text beneath the comic. LFG: #319 and #320. Beyond the Tree: Settling dust. Dark Legacy Comics: Keydar Can't Ski. I know that a lot of you were wondering why there was no DLC posted last week, and I am posting it here in case you didn't catch the link in the comment section. We do wish you well! Check out the new wallpaper from Complex Actions. NoObz: Season Break. Equinox is back with a new Northrend series! Here are the first two: Equinox and a Mess O' Mounts and Equinox and His Moral Dilemma. Each one is a little mini-series, so click through them. Fail Druid fails some more. The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf: Disgraph's Rockin' New Year's Eve. Congrats on graduating, and looking forward to watching the story arc play out! Give a warm welcome back to WoW eh! with The Cold Shoulder. Glad to hear you're feeling somewhat better Kelly! GU Comics: Built In Maturity.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Why is my juice warm
Juice really shouldn't be warm; but doesn't M just look so happy? It almost makes it okay, although that's primarily because it's not my juice. The Scout Report: #88, Scout is back to being Scout! Well, sort of. #89, and I'm trying not to imagine the sprocket party too. NPC: Breaking News. This totally ruins our next April Fools Day! Sensibilities. I'm jealous of your turkey pet, for I was tragically unable to participate. Special. Teh Gladiators: T-t-t-eee? Dark Legacy Comics: Crappy Table. Da!ly Quests: Revenge is Sweet. LFG #309 and #310. Dungeons and Draenei: 2012 WoW. Beyond the Tree: Ghould Rush. I like the pun - and I love ghouls. So adorable. Battlemasters: Old Flames. Such a Womanizer! WoW eh: Need More Rage. Love this one! Well, I love them every week. Cru the Dwarf: Turkey Filler 2009. I have to say, that as far as filler goes, this is pretty premium, and got me laughing. Experience Points: Easier. NoObz: Seventh Commandment. Newish Fail Druid! The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf: They See Me Rulin' They Hatin'. But what about the silly hair Dan? GU Comics: Aces Over Threes. This one has Yoda and WoW. Other than that, it's a surprise! Or wait. Not telling you about Yoda might have been a better surprise.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Belt trick
This week, we have a quiz and a new comic to enjoy, along with updates from many of your favorites. Battlemasters: Into Icecrown. Dark Legacy Comics: C-A-T spells CAT! NoObz: Fifth Commandment. This one feels unfinished to me. Check out the latest from Teh Gladiators. NPC: Azerothian Feline Treatment Watch. Also, In the Can and CAPS Faux Pas. I love how randomly angry Lisa looks in the two middle panels. She's passionate about CAPS locks. Sparkly Doom: Casual Player is Casual. World of Warcraft, eh?: Invasive Maneuvers. Daily Quests: Life's Little Pleasures. LFG #303 and #304. Dungeons and Draenei: What is your world... of Warcraft? Beyond the Tree: Downbrook. Fail Druid fails again. Complex Actions: GM Bailout. Test your knowledge with a buffed-Quiz!
Sunday Morning Funnies: This is going to escalate
Halloween is over, and Hallows End too. Now it's Sunday morning; You know what to do. Battlemasters: Mad Cow. Dark Legacy Comics: The Perfect Costume. The Daily Quest: Wait... That's Not A Costume.... World of Warcraft, eh: Brings Out the Best in All of Us. NPC: Heal Deal. NPC: It's Not Easy... and Trick or Mice. Bink looks so cute! Teh Gladiators: Their Healer Didn't LOS Enough (Mr. Chilly Bought It). NoObz: Third Commandment. Beyond the Tree: Setting Out. Cru the Dwarf: Hangman. The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf: Upset Tummies. Ah the memories.... I seem to have forgotten LFG last week. For those of you who haven't kept up on your own, check out #297, then #298, and #299, and yes, #300. Have some Halloween Fail Druid.
Sunday Morning Funnies: My junk
I hope you've been enjoying the Hallow's End festivities! Sit back, relax, and enjoy your weekly dose of WoW-related comic goodness. The Battlemasters: Conduct Unbecoming. Dark Legacy Comics: Soulbinding. Daily Quests: Kul the Reckless Rescued. Check out the latest from The Scout Report. If the bit about the chickens confuses you, you might want to jump back to this comic. World of Warcraft, eh?: You Should See When We Hate Somebody. NPC: Tips. NPC: Wounded Ego and Smooth Sailing. I love the peeping in the last frame! The latest from Teh Gladiators: Teh Cataclysm! NoObz: Second Commandment. More Fail Druid. Beyond the Tree: Morning Elves. Check out the latest from LFG. Dungeons and Draenei: Happy Halloween. GU Comics: Priorities!
Sunday Morning Funnies: Good for what ails you
It's only October, and yet the cold and flu season has arrived. I'm fighting mine off with the usual prescription; soup, tea and tissues, some raiding, and of course, the Funnies. Daily Quests: Dressed for the Occasion and Look! It's a Bird!. Battlemasters: Blast from the Past. I love how much supplementary material is given with this comic. Ctrl+Alt+Del: The Nine Circles of MMO Hell. Ctrl+Alt+Del: More sillies. This one is sans Fail-Druid. This one contains Fail-Druid! Dark Legacy Comics: The Frame. LFG: Have you been awaiting what happens after the kiss? There's also a small matter that's probably just a dead bird or something. Teh Gladiators. NPC: Dreamy. Someone's got a crush! NPC: Stupid Game and On Your Side. I see a Zhevra incoming! Kuo: Smashed. World of Warcraft, eh? won its first Monthly Blizzard Comic Contest! Congrats Cadistra! NoObz: Covert Ops. This one is win! That person is awesome. This is me trying to comment without giving it all away. Beyond the Tree: Sentinel of the Hill. Noobs: Another Option. Oh my!
Sunday Morning Funnies: 'Stache
This week, I have a treat for you; a nice, long list of comics, with some of my brilliant commentary. Well, you'll have fun with the comics anyway! Daily Quests: From the people who brought you Emergency Kindergarten! The Battlemasters: The Bang and the Clatter. Don't forget to read the accompanying notes. I, too, am enjoying the use of spell icons to tell the story. To the WoW community, they are interchangeable with text descriptions, and I'm sure if we could type using them, we would. I also love the fact that it's an "inside" means of communication. Ctrl+Alt+Del: Bringin' the Deeps. That mountain of gold is awesome. Ctrl+Alt+Del: Fail Druid strikes again! Thanks for the tips guys. How quickly can you spot the fail that doesn't get pointed out (directly) in the comic? Scroll back for a few more while you're there. Dark Legacy Comics: The Collaboration. In the latest LFG, there's some scantily clad kissing action. If that doesn't get you to click, I don't know what will. Teh Gladiators: Tyrande, My Love! More after the break!
Readers pick best webcomic: Theft of the Magi
... Wow, that was close. The last time we checked on the webcomic wrapup, XKCD's Theft of the Magi and CAD's Crossover were tied with 145 votes apiece. We decided to be somewhat Vice Presidential and cast the deciding vote ... to XKCD. Cheer up, CAD, you still got second place, and your prize is just as big as first place's (read: nada). Laughing about the race in third place is Red, the Color of Seduction (Indoor Heroes), who beat out The Truth is the New Lie (Penny Arcade) also by one vote. Thanks to everyone who voted (see? your vote counts) and be sure to let us know of any game-related webcomics you stumble up on this week!
Sunday Morning Funnies: Promotion
Today, you're in for a real treat because the list is extra long. This is partially due to some recent reader submissions, so leave a comment or send us a tip if you find a WoW-related webcomic. Foreman Horace from Dark Legacy Comics. Promotions are not always as fortunate as they seem. Reader Tarian submitted one of his own comics about Death Knights. End Guy Blues. I think someone on CTRL+ALT+DEL is having a bad week. /kisses! Sleeping with the expansion is the topic of this week's Experience Points. On Flintlocke vs. the Horde, you see a Horde-Alliance encounter. The Running Orc. A rather disappointing comic (in my opinion) from Shakes and Fidget, Epilog. Why so glum? GU Comics always asks the best questions. Fox Trot by Bill Amend was WoW-themed on November 16th. Thanks J. for the tip! Check out the latest from LFG. From Manic Graffiti comes The Disappearing Dwarf and Other Stories. NoObz talks about a First. It's clearly WoW-inspired. Ding! has two new additions I thought I'd mention. Check out why Death Knights might make you sad, and learn what Kissybear thinks of achievements. On The Scout Report, the ogres are still posing quite a problem. Teh Gladiators: And Then There Was One. Cadychan submitted his own site, and this week's comic was a guest comic drawn by Temris R. called Napoleon Bloodelf.
Readers pick best webcomic: Gears of Conflict Resolution
Despite (or perhaps because of) the similarities to an episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force from 2004, Penny Arcade's Gears of Conflict Resolution took top honors in this week's webcomic wrapup. We'd also like to take a moment to remind everyone of the 300 "PG" parody, since we still can't stop ourselves from shouting "This is Cake Town" at least once a day at random strangers.Second and third place go to Ctrl+Alt+Del's Moar Co-Op and Monday Night Crew's Street Dated. A special nod goes to mudron's debut in the wrapup.Thanks to everyone who voted; be sure to let us know of any game-related webcomics you stumble upon this week!
Readers pick best webcomic: On Perspective
Some say they were picked by merit of being Penny Arcade. Still, we think this strip was rather poignant and quite deserving in its own right of this week's Webcomic Wrapup. We'd love to present a trophy, but we're not so good in the art department and Gabe doesn't return our emails. Maybe we have to beat him at WoW TCG to get his attention.Second and third place go to 2P Start and CAD, respectively. Thanks to everyone who voted, and be sure to let us know of any gaming comics you stumble upon this week! Well, actually ... since we have to get back on schedule, you've only got about 20 hours to get our attention.
