Mutagen rules! Is this one reason why Topsiders turn into monsters when their suit rips? What was Cooper’s day job before the End so that he knows all this stuff? Does this mean that Flask was unconscious when she mutated? Stay-tuned for future revelations – same Endtown time, same Endtown place!
So mutating itself is a dread We saw many turn monster instead Back in earlier day (Is it true, by the way That calm Cooper still loses his head?) =|====/ Level Head
Oh wow. This is an interesting insight into the rules of the mutant plague! Makes me wonder what time of day it was when the outbreak began – I’m assuming it must be night, since it’s most likely people would be asleep. I wonder what determines the type of animal (or monster) they become? Is it the DNA of the human? Is it random? I had thought that it was entirely random or DNA related. Seeing that there is more of a rule to it makes me even more excited and curious to find out everything about it! It’s easy to see how much time you had spent developing this world, plot, rules, characterization and everything else, Aaron! Fantastic!
It does seem Cooper’s given this some thought And rules are thus revealed from what he’s seen Unconscious, “standard anthro.” Waking, not But drugs put Cooper weirdly in-between I gather than he’s well-adjusted now His thoughts and actions anything but cruel But right when he mutated, I’d allow, He had a tank of high-test nightmare fuel =|====/ Level Head
My compliments on the poetry, Level_Head….. Cooper needs to put a little more Brooklyn in Curly’s plaint… “I’m a victim of soicumstance!” woowoowoowoowoowoowoo……. (Bronkster used the Nyuks)
Well, this provides a good explanation of what sort of children anthro mutants would have – human but already mutated before birth.I wonder what the reason for those who end up immune to the mutagen and stay human… would this mean that a newborn could become mutated but in the same way that a human who becomes immune to the mutagen does?I’m guessing that most people were asleep when affected by the mutagen. Apparently some were in a state of semi-consciousness, either by drug or other reasons. I don’t think we’ve seen any reason or source of the mutagen, maybe we’ll learn more of it through cooper and his history.
Cooper’s insights explain what happened to Spark Plug’s wife. Unfortunately it doesn’t explain why some people in Spark Plug’s city became anthros and others monsters when Spark Plug tried to get home. Aaron what time of day was the attack on Spark Plug’s city? I noticed that some people became anthros and others monsters. There seems to be some discrepancies with the rules of mutation.
Poor Cooper, he seems to think that “his kind” will die out.Aaron, I’m sure that there’s MORE to this…and you will let us know more about it, in time. Great job, today! I loved all the expressions on their faces. You do a great job with conveying emotions.
Wow, Aaron! This is some really deep stuff. You have REALLY thought out your storyline. I am seriously impressed. I agree wholeheartedly with Noreen’s assessment of the details of expressions and emotions. Fantastic job!
It would seem that a person’s reaction to the mutation drives the nature of it. Interesting concept. “You become what’s in your mind.” That would certainly explain why those topsiders we’ve seen mutate have turned into horrible things on the outside; they first were horrible things on the inside!So the anthros’ present shapes reflect what they were anyway, only now they get to live it out!
So it would appear that adrenaline and neurotransmitter levels/balance will alter the type of mutation one undergoes.Conscious — Start to change, panic, Monster.Asleep — Change, smooth transition, dream states/content determine outcome.Developing infant — Psyche too undeveloped to interfere with any changes by the mutagen, smooth transition, outcome likely influenced by the parents’ forms.Self-medicated — OOooohh!! Look at the pretty colors!! Bad trip, man! Or something to that effect.
I’m sure there were some people who realized what was happening and tried to direct their mutations, without panic. How successful they were depends on how much control they could keep on their own minds, through meditation, self-hypnosis, and other forms of suggestion.Mental institutions probably had loads of fun. It would be ironic if the insane produced orderly mutations while the sane were more chaotic. Medications to calm and regulate patients’ minds could have resulted in calm, regulated mutations. Or maybe no mutations. Albert could have been a mental patient.I wonder what states of mind would produce the Oracle, the pixels, and the Tree of Life, assuming they were mutagenic mutants and not some other weird result of the combination of forces in the End.
Assuming Cooper has the right of it, the determining factor seems to be whether the conscious mind was active during the mutation process.Conscious mind active: Monster Conscious mind inactive: Anthro Conscious mind distorted: Weird
In any given city in the day Some night-shift workers sleeping is the norm Perhaps we saw this sleep effect in play And only those were spared the monster form It seems that more than body shape’s involved We see that “loss of mind” comes with the deal They’ve mostly lost what humans have evolved But it’s still it’s possible to find appeal =|====/ Level Head
Something…unexpected………………YES! Time for the sciences that help us understand what happened! Great Job Aaron! This is quite a different turn than what could be expected. Now, why is it the mind that controls the plague? In some way, already stated and determined, the plague is controlled by the mind. So maybe it attacks the brain first, and then everything follows suit. Just speculating here. Another question….is it airborne? (BTW this is Franz Obern, just with a modified screen name. Not someone new that is stealing my name). Keep up the good work!
Ida No over 13 years ago
Mutagen rules! Is this one reason why Topsiders turn into monsters when their suit rips? What was Cooper’s day job before the End so that he knows all this stuff? Does this mean that Flask was unconscious when she mutated? Stay-tuned for future revelations – same Endtown time, same Endtown place!
Bronkster Premium Member over 13 years ago
Nyuk nyuk nyuk!
Level_Head over 13 years ago
So mutating itself is a dread We saw many turn monster instead Back in earlier day (Is it true, by the way That calm Cooper still loses his head?) =|====/ Level Head
SapphireDragonStudios over 13 years ago
Oh wow. This is an interesting insight into the rules of the mutant plague! Makes me wonder what time of day it was when the outbreak began – I’m assuming it must be night, since it’s most likely people would be asleep. I wonder what determines the type of animal (or monster) they become? Is it the DNA of the human? Is it random? I had thought that it was entirely random or DNA related. Seeing that there is more of a rule to it makes me even more excited and curious to find out everything about it! It’s easy to see how much time you had spent developing this world, plot, rules, characterization and everything else, Aaron! Fantastic!
Level_Head over 13 years ago
It does seem Cooper’s given this some thought And rules are thus revealed from what he’s seen Unconscious, “standard anthro.” Waking, not But drugs put Cooper weirdly in-between I gather than he’s well-adjusted now His thoughts and actions anything but cruel But right when he mutated, I’d allow, He had a tank of high-test nightmare fuel =|====/ Level Head
harmgb over 13 years ago
My compliments on the poetry, Level_Head….. Cooper needs to put a little more Brooklyn in Curly’s plaint… “I’m a victim of soicumstance!” woowoowoowoowoowoowoo……. (Bronkster used the Nyuks)
IsshouFuuraibou over 13 years ago
Well, this provides a good explanation of what sort of children anthro mutants would have – human but already mutated before birth.I wonder what the reason for those who end up immune to the mutagen and stay human… would this mean that a newborn could become mutated but in the same way that a human who becomes immune to the mutagen does?I’m guessing that most people were asleep when affected by the mutagen. Apparently some were in a state of semi-consciousness, either by drug or other reasons. I don’t think we’ve seen any reason or source of the mutagen, maybe we’ll learn more of it through cooper and his history.
Rennjack over 13 years ago
Cooper’s insights explain what happened to Spark Plug’s wife. Unfortunately it doesn’t explain why some people in Spark Plug’s city became anthros and others monsters when Spark Plug tried to get home. Aaron what time of day was the attack on Spark Plug’s city? I noticed that some people became anthros and others monsters. There seems to be some discrepancies with the rules of mutation.
route66paul over 13 years ago
And here I thought that Endtown was completely self-induced.
noreenklose over 13 years ago
Poor Cooper, he seems to think that “his kind” will die out.Aaron, I’m sure that there’s MORE to this…and you will let us know more about it, in time. Great job, today! I loved all the expressions on their faces. You do a great job with conveying emotions.
KUTGW,
Noreen
Ron over 13 years ago
Wow, Aaron! This is some really deep stuff. You have REALLY thought out your storyline. I am seriously impressed. I agree wholeheartedly with Noreen’s assessment of the details of expressions and emotions. Fantastic job!
dwandelt Premium Member over 13 years ago
It would seem that a person’s reaction to the mutation drives the nature of it. Interesting concept. “You become what’s in your mind.” That would certainly explain why those topsiders we’ve seen mutate have turned into horrible things on the outside; they first were horrible things on the inside!So the anthros’ present shapes reflect what they were anyway, only now they get to live it out!
Nebulous Premium Member over 13 years ago
So it would appear that adrenaline and neurotransmitter levels/balance will alter the type of mutation one undergoes.Conscious — Start to change, panic, Monster.Asleep — Change, smooth transition, dream states/content determine outcome.Developing infant — Psyche too undeveloped to interfere with any changes by the mutagen, smooth transition, outcome likely influenced by the parents’ forms.Self-medicated — OOooohh!! Look at the pretty colors!! Bad trip, man! Or something to that effect.
Mark Rainey over 13 years ago
I dunno. Such genetic fumblings are not always so clear-cut as this. And wouldn’t such drastic mutations represent a clear and present species?
Coyoty Premium Member over 13 years ago
I’m sure there were some people who realized what was happening and tried to direct their mutations, without panic. How successful they were depends on how much control they could keep on their own minds, through meditation, self-hypnosis, and other forms of suggestion.Mental institutions probably had loads of fun. It would be ironic if the insane produced orderly mutations while the sane were more chaotic. Medications to calm and regulate patients’ minds could have resulted in calm, regulated mutations. Or maybe no mutations. Albert could have been a mental patient.I wonder what states of mind would produce the Oracle, the pixels, and the Tree of Life, assuming they were mutagenic mutants and not some other weird result of the combination of forces in the End.
wanderwolf over 13 years ago
Assuming Cooper has the right of it, the determining factor seems to be whether the conscious mind was active during the mutation process.Conscious mind active: Monster Conscious mind inactive: Anthro Conscious mind distorted: Weird
Tha_Hype over 13 years ago
Aaah the lovely complexity of this strip. It definitely makes you think.
Level_Head over 13 years ago
In any given city in the day Some night-shift workers sleeping is the norm Perhaps we saw this sleep effect in play And only those were spared the monster form It seems that more than body shape’s involved We see that “loss of mind” comes with the deal They’ve mostly lost what humans have evolved But it’s still it’s possible to find appeal =|====/ Level Head
Francis362003 over 13 years ago
His real name is Babe Howard, But the joke is. Is it half full or half empty?
rob9108 over 13 years ago
I love the term “anthro mutant”! I may have to start using it…
Franz Obern over 13 years ago
Something…unexpected………………YES! Time for the sciences that help us understand what happened! Great Job Aaron! This is quite a different turn than what could be expected. Now, why is it the mind that controls the plague? In some way, already stated and determined, the plague is controlled by the mind. So maybe it attacks the brain first, and then everything follows suit. Just speculating here. Another question….is it airborne? (BTW this is Franz Obern, just with a modified screen name. Not someone new that is stealing my name). Keep up the good work!