We have similar conversations regarding my new characters. “You’re playing a rogue, right, Nyx?” Though I don’t ALWAYS play one; sometimes it’s fun to go for fighter or cleric and enjoy actually having armor. To each their own!
What are the rest of them playing? Lupin is a chaos something. I don’t know. Barbarian? Puck is so gentle I don’t know what he’ll be. He likes climbing so he’ll be an Acrobat! I guess they can all be thieves, too. I dunno.
Careful Elvis, Wearing purple symbolizes affluence royalty, grandeur, independence, wisdom, devotion, extravagance, and imagination. However, purple can also symbolize arrogance. Be not prideful.
I did not expect Violet as the DM, but she should provide an interesting story. I also did not expect Elvis to be the wizard given Puck’s love of Gandalf. I love the assortment of dice in front of them.
“I have ALWAYS played a wizard. I WILL ALWAYS play a wizard” sounds like one of my friends. He’s not quite so explicit about it, though, and has played the occasional sorcerer or warlock.
On some devices you may have to download the link to play this 10 second video of Ulua on the pier and interacting with a couple of tourists. His blasé reaction to their praise is perfect. They are under the mistaken assumption that he is my cat. I noticed this on several occasions. He has such a strong sense of “belonging” wherever he is. I would find him surrounded by several people (and their dogs), each assuming he must belong to someone else in the group.
He is friendly but you only get five seconds of “friendly”, if he doesn’t know you. Enjoy!
I have never played D&D, though my son has; but I do play video games (that, too, is my son’s doing) and I love open world fantasy role-playing games. I’m like Elvis. I always play a magic user and if available I will always be an elf. But, we magic users are not all old cranks, Elvis and Gandalf notwithstanding. I’m more of the Galadriel school, wise and beautiful and very, very, don’t-mess-with-me powerful.
Folks complaining ageism…?! Seriously?! We had “Chainmail” The guide to miniatures on sand tables in 1972, and the 1st three (paperback) rule books; Men & Magic, Monsters & Treasure, Underworld & Wilderness [now $700 on ebay for the 6th edition].So our 1st party (a miserable failure on our part) was played in 1974. Which means (ACK!) that I have been playing 48 years. Game has roots.
I never played D&D or any similar games. I feel like I’m missing a bit of the humor of the strip (although I can’t stop laughing at the Dragons = Vacuums correlation) and certainly the comments, but I sure am enjoying the drawings. (I want that purple wizard outfit for myself.) And any time the Robber Mice, even half of them, are here, I’m ecstatic.
OT. On a survival roll, someone rolled a 20. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/20/rabbit-survives-30-mile-roadtrip-trapped-in-grille-after-being-hit-by-car
I hear great things about the Japanese PS-5 video game Stray coming out soon. It’s based on the adventures of — wait for it — a stray cat in an urban setting. The clips I’ve seen have wonderful animation.
McColl34 Premium Member over 2 years ago
It was perhaps a bit presumptuous to ask Elvis if he needed help.
Elvis the Purple?
kaylin over 2 years ago
Love the Wizard outfit, Elvis! ;-)
RAGs over 2 years ago
With Elvis, playing an old crank isn’t exactly “playing”
dmah Premium Member over 2 years ago
Does this mean Violet will be The Mistress of the Vaults?
deadheadzan over 2 years ago
Love the Wizard outfit.
Le'letha Premium Member over 2 years ago
Purple is Elvis’ color!
Sue Ellen over 2 years ago
Natasha perched on Lupin’s head looks like a crown, or a very stunning hat.
Sionyx over 2 years ago
We have similar conversations regarding my new characters. “You’re playing a rogue, right, Nyx?” Though I don’t ALWAYS play one; sometimes it’s fun to go for fighter or cleric and enjoy actually having armor. To each their own!
WelshRat Premium Member over 2 years ago
There’s usually one wearing a ‘headset’…
Catlover12 over 2 years ago
Remember the “race to comment” will happen every night @ 1:05 am.You could win!
Robin Harwood over 2 years ago
Mock if you must, but if, when the crunch comes, you haven’t got a wizard handy, you are probably doomed. Ask Arthur or Frodo.
Jungle Empress over 2 years ago
Oh. Oh my. An entire row of pajama loaves! :D
222jo over 2 years ago
A dignified old crank though, of course… I love the loaves in the first panel, sitting so neatly.
Dirty Dragon over 2 years ago
I want to be the Beholder.
Tigrisan Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m not very good with the meeces, especially when they change clothes but didn’t anyone notice what’s her name sitting between Lupin’s ears??
DM3456 over 2 years ago
Loving the D & D I mean V & V storyline here! :D
jonathan.prater over 2 years ago
Does Goldie have dice stacked up next to her? And does Lupin have his own dice box?
pixiekitten Premium Member over 2 years ago
In V&V, Elvis’s familiar is clearly Caleb Widogast.
Defective Premium Member over 2 years ago
What are the rest of them playing? Lupin is a chaos something. I don’t know. Barbarian? Puck is so gentle I don’t know what he’ll be. He likes climbing so he’ll be an Acrobat! I guess they can all be thieves, too. I dunno.
rs0204 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Careful Elvis, Wearing purple symbolizes affluence royalty, grandeur, independence, wisdom, devotion, extravagance, and imagination. However, purple can also symbolize arrogance. Be not prideful.
Katzen1415 over 2 years ago
I did not expect Violet as the DM, but she should provide an interesting story. I also did not expect Elvis to be the wizard given Puck’s love of Gandalf. I love the assortment of dice in front of them.
LtPowers over 2 years ago
“I have ALWAYS played a wizard. I WILL ALWAYS play a wizard” sounds like one of my friends. He’s not quite so explicit about it, though, and has played the occasional sorcerer or warlock.
Lauren Kramer over 2 years ago
I feel you Elvis. Been playing D&D since 1978 and 90% of my characters have been Rangers :)
Kitty Katz over 2 years ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile presents to you the Bee Musical Xanadu
Queen Hera: Titania, you have successfully completed Queen Bee School. You are now ready to establish your own hive.
Titania: It’s an honor, Your Majesty. It has been my dream to re-establish the legendary Lost Hive of Xanadu.
Queen Hera: That is a noble endeavor. And I suggest you start your search in the area of the Great Pyramid that no one knows what to do with.
Near the Great Pyramid
Titania: Here is the Great Pyramid. Whom do I have the pleasure of addressing?
Addressee: Hello. I am Hilary from Afar. I’m here to make major renovations to the Great Pyramid. What brings you here?
Titania: I’m Titania, a new Queen Bee. I’m looking to re-establish the Lost Hive of Xanadu.
Hilary: Then I believe I can help. There is evidence of a hive near a grove of wild flowers. I can show you where.
Sometime Later
Titania: Thank you! Oh, I can see where the hive was from here! I’ve arrived!
ELO: I’m Alive
Titania: I’ve Arrived!
And the future is here today!
I’ve Arrived!
Now it’s all coming clear today!
My reign as Queen begins (take a bow)!
A new legend begins (here and now)!
A new honey comb!
I’ve arrived, I’ve arrived!
…….
I’ve arrived!
A new era begins today!
I’ve arrived!
And my dreams all will win today!
No longer need to roam (very clear)!
A brand new honey comb (starts right here)!
And now it is time!
I’ve arrived, I’ve arrived!
Titania: Now I have to hire a worker crew.
Miss Mina over 2 years ago
I love Elvis here! Of course he’s a wizard!
(Not that he plays this card very often, but I live with one of the original AD&D play testers…)
diskus Premium Member over 2 years ago
Without warning, a wizard walks by.
Grace Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m too old for the references, so I’ll just be the thimble :)
Le'letha Premium Member over 2 years ago
Elvis has put on his robe and wizard hat! Beware the Magic Hissile!
Denny Wheeler Premium Member over 2 years ago
El Biff’s ‘wizard’ costume looks like something Sophie would wear while creating her art.
Denny Wheeler Premium Member over 2 years ago
OT: Halo is very cute
But I will not allow myself to become attached for quite some time, after Panda and Hoot.
davanden over 2 years ago
More ageist humor.
metagalaxy1970 over 2 years ago
I would like a loaf of Puck and Lupin.
booksandtea over 2 years ago
WIZARD ELVIS
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
Off-topic: One more Ulua, the ship’s cat, tidbit
On some devices you may have to download the link to play this 10 second video of Ulua on the pier and interacting with a couple of tourists. His blasé reaction to their praise is perfect. They are under the mistaken assumption that he is my cat. I noticed this on several occasions. He has such a strong sense of “belonging” wherever he is. I would find him surrounded by several people (and their dogs), each assuming he must belong to someone else in the group.
He is friendly but you only get five seconds of “friendly”, if he doesn’t know you. Enjoy!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/k01j0x7eqmn6bbp/Ulua%20on%20the%20T-Pier%20-%20Morro%20Bay.mp4?dl=0
wildwind over 2 years ago
I have never played D&D, though my son has; but I do play video games (that, too, is my son’s doing) and I love open world fantasy role-playing games. I’m like Elvis. I always play a magic user and if available I will always be an elf. But, we magic users are not all old cranks, Elvis and Gandalf notwithstanding. I’m more of the Galadriel school, wise and beautiful and very, very, don’t-mess-with-me powerful.
daswaff over 2 years ago
Folks complaining ageism…?! Seriously?! We had “Chainmail” The guide to miniatures on sand tables in 1972, and the 1st three (paperback) rule books; Men & Magic, Monsters & Treasure, Underworld & Wilderness [now $700 on ebay for the 6th edition].So our 1st party (a miserable failure on our part) was played in 1974. Which means (ACK!) that I have been playing 48 years. Game has roots.
Wise-Cracking Amelia over 2 years ago
I think Elvis looks adorable. But she still makes sense.
JLChi over 2 years ago
I never played D&D or any similar games. I feel like I’m missing a bit of the humor of the strip (although I can’t stop laughing at the Dragons = Vacuums correlation) and certainly the comments, but I sure am enjoying the drawings. (I want that purple wizard outfit for myself.) And any time the Robber Mice, even half of them, are here, I’m ecstatic.
Daeder over 2 years ago
Somehow I pictured Elvis playing a barbarian.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 2 years ago
Elvis will now and forever sound like Sheldon Cooper in my head
knight1192a over 2 years ago
Try playing little old lady! Try playing little old lady!
willie_mctell over 2 years ago
Elvis has quite a robe.
WelshRat Premium Member over 2 years ago
OT. On a survival roll, someone rolled a 20. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/20/rabbit-survives-30-mile-roadtrip-trapped-in-grille-after-being-hit-by-car
ChristineFoxdale over 2 years ago
Wizard of Clawz
RuinQueenofOblivion over 2 years ago
Huh, I thought Pucky would play a Wizard because he’s a Gandalf fan and that Elvis would be the VM. Not disappointed, just surprised.
BrianGilbert over 2 years ago
Nice! D&D and all RPG’s are so fun! Lupin I think Rogue, Puck Cleric? Goldie as the voice of reason maybe a Bard or Ranger?
emiesty Premium Member over 2 years ago
I hear great things about the Japanese PS-5 video game Stray coming out soon. It’s based on the adventures of — wait for it — a stray cat in an urban setting. The clips I’ve seen have wonderful animation.
Taracinablue over 2 years ago
Oh, is Elvis canonically the oldest of the boys? (He’s the oldest in real life, if I recall correctly…)
jennifer.usher over 2 years ago
Don’t ask…
No free Heath care? over 1 year ago
Yer a wizard Elvis
Pucky 3 months ago
Wizard