Comic #6022: new-boardgame
Description
Here’s a detailed description of the comic:
Panel 1:
- Text: “Hey geeks! The below comic is an ad for a new trivia board game we developed. If that sounds cool, ignore the ad and click this comic to go check it out. If not, please press Z twice to check out today’s double update.”
- Presentation: A cartoon character with brown hair and a beard stands on the left side, smiling and gesturing towards the viewer. He wears a black shirt with the text "Everyone else thinks this game is awesome."
Panel 2:
- Text: “I wanna tell you about the latest project. I have been a board game geek since I was a kid. Okay, I wrote a new game. The rules are only 47 pages long.”
- Presentation: The same character is now sitting on a stool, excitedly waving his hands.
Panel 3:
- Text: “My favorite games were ones about two things: weird knowledge and trickery, evil, yelling, and talking smack.”
- Presentation: He is depicted with an expression of joy. The background features colorful shapes.
Panel 4:
- Text: “The questions are about science, philosophy, social science, math, history, and other stuff. We spent a long time trying to find facts for geeks that aren’t common.”
- Presentation: A second character, a woman with straight brown hair, looks interested and engaging.
Panel 5:
- Text: “Also a lot of time tossing out things people think are true but are not.”
- Presentation: The first character looks thoughtful as he reflects on this.
Panel 6:
- Text: “Nerd trivia is the heart of the game. You also have to try to guess what the other players know, or nobody knows the answer, so everyone plays every round.”
- Presentation: Characters are pictured in a dynamic way, suggesting interaction.
Panel 7:
- Text: “The game also has an academic theme. Players begin as lowly adjunct profs. If you win a round you become an assistant professor. Another round and you become the deific status of emeritus professor.”
- Presentation: The characters look animated discussing their progress in the game.
Panel 8:
- Text: “What’s really fun is that the questions can be weirder and trickier because you get the wisdom of the group.”
- Presentation: The first character smirks, emphasizing the fun aspect.
Panel 9:
- Text: “One time we played, a kid did really well, mostly by correctly guessing who would know the answer.”
- Presentation: This panel shows a flashback-like illustration of the game being played.
Panel 10:
- Text: “What use is all your knowledge now?”
- Presentation: The character raises an eyebrow, playfully challenging the others.
Panel 11:
- Text: “Another time, someone won largely by believing in all of us.”
- Presentation: The group collectively looks surprised.
Panel 12:
- Text: “Once again, I guessed that everyone knows the answer.”
- Presentation: Characters appear enthusiastic, with exaggerated expressions.
Panel 13:
- Text: “Damn you!”
- Presentation: A character reacts in mock frustration, adding humor.
Panel 14:
- Text: “This is a game we’ve had a lot of fun with. The kind of people who read comics read obscure concepts, and sometimes that meant using big words and philosophy.”
- Presentation: They all have thoughtful expressions.
Panel 15:
- Text: “Only ever lost at Trivial Pursuit due to the accrued sports and leisure category.”
- Presentation: The main character smiles sheepishly.
Panel 16:
- Text: “Click to check out the Kickstarter page, which has more info on the game and how to get the expansion and other stuff.”
- Presentation: The game box is shown prominently along with a call to action.
Panel 17:
- Text: “Thanks, geeks!”
- Presentation: The character waves cheerfully with a friendly smile.
Footer:
- Text: “Footnote: Also, Elith, we made a sex and drugs deck you can buy separately.”
- Presentation: A playful note at the bottom adds humor.
The comic combines humor, storytelling, and illustrations to engage the reader while promoting the game. The use of vibrant colors and expressive characters contributes to its overall appeal.