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The Order of the Stick Volume 1: Dungeon Crawlin' Fools (The Order of the Stick #1)
by
Rich Burlew
The Order of the Stick: Dungeon Crawlin' Fools follows the comic strip adventures of six stick-figure heroes as they brave the perils of your favorite fantasy roleplaying game. Watch as they struggle against monsters, evil twins, bored necromancers and their own crushing incompetence in more than 140 full-color comic strips. The Order of the Stick lampoons roleplaying game...more
Paperback, 124 pages
Published
March 1st 2006
by Paizo Publishing
(first published 2005)
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Being a fan of the webcomic it was nice to go back to the beginning and read a large chunk of it in a short space of time [1]. I had forgotten just how much the early part of the strip was based around role-playing humour with characters explicitly making skill checks and the very first strip being a joke on the change from D&D 3rd edition to 3.5. The scripts are funny though and there were many laugh out loud moments (the "bluff the stupid ogre" line still makes me giggle when I think about...more
OK, so my husband and I have this deal that we will take turns picking books for each other to read. This was the second one he asked me to read. I really went into reading this feeling like it was going to be torture because there are so many other things I would rather have been reading at that moment. Also, I've never been a huge ran of reading comics, with of course the exception of The Far Side, and those were all single stand alone ones. So here is my synopsis: Some of it was funny. Some o...more
I was initially skeptical about purchasing a book of comics that are available for free online, but Dungeon Crawlin' Fools includes several bonus comics and creator commentary. I highly recommend it for fans of the strip.
For those who are not familiar with The Order of the Stick, it's a webcomic that is inspired by tabletop role-playing games such as D&D but has much wider-ranging appeal than that description suggests. The strip started as a fairly standard gag-a-day story with one-dimension...more
For those who are not familiar with The Order of the Stick, it's a webcomic that is inspired by tabletop role-playing games such as D&D but has much wider-ranging appeal than that description suggests. The strip started as a fairly standard gag-a-day story with one-dimension...more
Jul 13, 2012
Eric
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Geeks, dorks, nerds, and other table-top gamers
This web-comic is the perfect blend of D&D nerd humor and serial storytelling. After a few panels, you don't even realize the characters are little more than stick figures.
It's joining my must read web-comics list, along side Questionable Content and XKCD, and ahead of The Oatmeal and Cyanide and Happiness.
I'm very pleasantly surprised to have found out about this due to the Kickstarter hype. I started reading it here, but liked it so much I bought myself a physical copy.
It's joining my must read web-comics list, along side Questionable Content and XKCD, and ahead of The Oatmeal and Cyanide and Happiness.
I'm very pleasantly surprised to have found out about this due to the Kickstarter hype. I started reading it here, but liked it so much I bought myself a physical copy.
Mmmmm....gaming jokes, stick figures, unnecessary violence, a surprisingly intricate plot, similarly impressive well developed characters. Oh, and did I mention it's extremely geeky. What's not to like?
Dungeon Crawling Fools is the first collection of The Order of the Stick webcomic and contains strips #1-120, plus 18 new comics and author commentaries.
OotS has become an epic tale and is the most consistently excellent webcomic there is. As of now there are about 850 strips of the webcomic, 4 print collections and another 3 print only books. It features a group of adventures in a Dungeons and Dragons setting. Literally - these are the adventure of D&D characters who are self aware, and a l...more
OotS has become an epic tale and is the most consistently excellent webcomic there is. As of now there are about 850 strips of the webcomic, 4 print collections and another 3 print only books. It features a group of adventures in a Dungeons and Dragons setting. Literally - these are the adventure of D&D characters who are self aware, and a l...more
Dungeon Crawling Fools is the first Order of the Stick compilation book. The clear follow up answer for those to whom that didn't make sense is that the Order of the Stick is an online comic (though graphic novel would probably be more honest at this stage) about a group of hearty adventurers who live in a world that is pretty much governed by the rules of a certain well known tabletop role-playing game.
Rich Burlew, the author, admits in his commentary that a gaming comic was not an original id...more
Rich Burlew, the author, admits in his commentary that a gaming comic was not an original id...more
As mentioned every time I review a graphic novel, said genre isn't my thing due to my skimming technique and the not looking at the pictures that provide a good portion of the action. However, Matt and I read this aloud during our Bike Trip, with each of us taking parts. Matt helpfully put his finger on the frames of the comic that have no words, so I was forced to look at them and comprehend. This worked well and I enjoyed the humor of this Dungeons and Dragons Adventure send up.
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First, if you're not a fan of D&D style games, you probably won't get a bunch of the jokes. This doesn't mean its not funny or not worth reading - it is! Its just funnier if you get more of the jokes, obvs. :)
Having kept current with the comic online, I found that I liked a lot of the later storylines better, but a lot of the one-off jokes in this book better. the book is worth a read though, and its DEFINITELY worth sticking with as we follow the order on their journey
Having kept current with the comic online, I found that I liked a lot of the later storylines better, but a lot of the one-off jokes in this book better. the book is worth a read though, and its DEFINITELY worth sticking with as we follow the order on their journey
The first book in a series, which is initially on a webcomic.
I love D&D, and The Order of the Stick is a perfect combination of brilliant story and hilarious jokes. However, I think that the first book is less connected and thought-out than the rest of the series. Rich Burlew took until his second book, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, to really get his stride.
This is a book for D&D fans, and appreciators of clever stories.
I love D&D, and The Order of the Stick is a perfect combination of brilliant story and hilarious jokes. However, I think that the first book is less connected and thought-out than the rest of the series. Rich Burlew took until his second book, No Cure for the Paladin Blues, to really get his stride.
This is a book for D&D fans, and appreciators of clever stories.
Having recently joined a group of role players here in China, I am now reminiscing of my rpg-ing heyday and having tampered some with 3.5 I am enjoying thoroughly these stories. I, no doubt like many other fanboys out there, have a bit of a thing for Haley, and am rather annoyed at her developing relationship with Elan, as I, much like Roy, cannot stand him. Sigh...
If you've ever played Dungeons and Dragons or any other Fantasy table top RPG, this book is for you. It's an epic tale driven by a party of characters that have... well, character development and individualized goals, as they try to save their world. It is written by a fellow gamer for the entertainment of other gamers, and does that beautifully.
The problem with the webcomic is that it starts out as a humor comic and then shifts into humor adventure. With the extra material, the book lets beginners get into the story a little more easily. The commentary about the creation of foils and types of humor was interesting to me, just to see how he crafted the story. Looking forward to the next one!
Part of my daily routine? Checking OoTS to see if there's been an update. You don't need to play D&D to enjoy this comic (although you sort of do need to play something or other!) and honestly, I didn't think at first I'd be so invested in a comic that uses stick figures as art. But, well. I am.
If you grew up playing D&D this will crack you up! It was hilarious. A lot of the jokes would be funny to anyone, but if you haven't played D&D you won't get the inside jokes. Also, some of them require a more thorough background in the game, e.g. knowing who Drizzt is, etc.
This is probably still my favorite as its the most satisfying in the funny department. Though its the beginning, the author doesn't get too bogged down in story stuff and just keeps the fun rolling along. Good stuff. =D
The trade paperback of the (now) classic webcomic about fantasy RPGs in general and D&D in particular. OOTS is the best of the breed, utterly hilarious if you're a gamer (especially an old-school gamer), and a must-read in my opinion!
I have never played D&D, but I was still able to find this book funny. It helped to have someone explain some of the technical jargon to me.
The adventure starts! Funny and a deep story to go with it! I have loved these characters for years and always pick up the latest book.
Slurped this one up nearly in one sitting. Occasional reader finally catching up on things from the beginning.
Always remember: Bard's Song adds to damage! And sometimes, you have to go down a level to go up a level.
I may be biased, being a Dungeons & Dragons player myself, but I find this comic highly entertaining!!
The first 120 strips of the webcomic, The Order of the Stick, available in book form (with a few extras thrown in as well), this is an amusing look at fantasy gaming. This book captures the basic ins-and-outs of the dungeon crawl and is more focused on the spot joke and less on the overall plot.
Although anyone could generally appreciate the humor, it is much more aimed at those familiar with Dungeons & Dragons and RPG's in general. The later books show a bit more polish and depth to the stor...more
Although anyone could generally appreciate the humor, it is much more aimed at those familiar with Dungeons & Dragons and RPG's in general. The later books show a bit more polish and depth to the stor...more
A hilarious comic for fans of D&D or any fantasy for that matter. Lots of rules jokes about D&d, however, you don't have to have played to enjoy the series.
Actually bought this for Josh while browsing the comic book shop by work. I suppose I should enjoy that while it is still somewhere nearby. Disturbing to think that once I quit this job I will no longer have easy access to bookstores. I so prefer the browsing and random finds to Amazon - even considering the price difference.
At any rate, the book was mildly entertaining to someone who does not play D&D, but is surrounded by it. I'm sure someone who plays the game would be more heartily amuse...more
At any rate, the book was mildly entertaining to someone who does not play D&D, but is surrounded by it. I'm sure someone who plays the game would be more heartily amuse...more
grea graphic novel about dnd characters!
If you're a gamer, you must read this comic.
Borrowed from Scott Penick.
Hilarious.
Hilarious.
Another of my favorite webcomics!
Dec 14, 2008
Lindsey
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Comic lovers
Recommended to Lindsey by:
Jason
Online comic! So cute!!!
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