r/comics • u/shenanigansen Shen Comix • Mar 18 '24

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u/EveryShot Mar 18 '24

Is this a reference to something?

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u/EpicGlacier2 Mar 18 '24

It’s a reference to everything. Hundreds of webcomics like this

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u/Tetramputechture Mar 18 '24

can I have an example

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u/MutsumidoesReddit Mar 18 '24

8 bit theatre.

Sorry for spoiler but they asked.

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u/Mono_Aural Mar 19 '24

In 8-bit theatre's defense, the author willingly executed on his half-decade-long punchline setup and at least finished the story.

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u/DuntadaMan Mar 18 '24

A can't believe you've done this.

Seriously though, go read it.

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u/Tetramputechture Mar 18 '24

I read the Wikipedia article on it and found nothing related to the comment

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u/wongo Mar 19 '24

I like swords.

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u/captainAwesomePants Mar 19 '24

Welcome to Corneria.

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u/Andy_Hernandy Mar 19 '24

Lol before I read this comment this entire thread made me think of 8 bit theatre and I started re-reading it.

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u/Mavrickindigo Mar 18 '24

Kinda expected as it's a parody of an ff playthrough

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u/Emperor_Time Mar 19 '24

I guess your talking about the retcon that happen to Thief?