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* Although ''[[Problem Sleuth]]'' was pretty funny when it started out, the gradual [[Art Shift]], combined with the accumulation of parody [[Solve the Soup Cans]] puzzles (each [[Beyond the Impossible|more impenetrably complex than the last]]), strange characters, downright [[Guide Dang It|bizzare game mechanics]], [[Lampshade Hanging|Lampshades]], [[Chekhov's Gun|Chekhovs Guns]] and [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|Crowning Moments]] eventually elevated the series to [[Troperiffic|absurd levels of]] ''[[Troperiffic|awesomeness]]'' by the time the [[Final Boss|Final Boss Battle]] rolled around. |
* Although ''[[Problem Sleuth]]'' was pretty funny when it started out, the gradual [[Art Shift]], combined with the accumulation of parody [[Solve the Soup Cans]] puzzles (each [[Beyond the Impossible|more impenetrably complex than the last]]), strange characters, downright [[Guide Dang It|bizzare game mechanics]], [[Lampshade Hanging|Lampshades]], [[Chekhov's Gun|Chekhovs Guns]] and [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|Crowning Moments]] eventually elevated the series to [[Troperiffic|absurd levels of]] ''[[Troperiffic|awesomeness]]'' by the time the [[Final Boss|Final Boss Battle]] rolled around. |
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** Something similar happens in ''[[Homestuck (Webcomic)|Homestuck]]'' (see its entry in [[It Gets Better]]). The start of the story deliberately had a slow pace, involving a boy trying to handle his [[Inventory Management Puzzle]]. And then suddenly there's reality-altering video games. And then there's meteors. [[Mind Screw|And then things get weird]]. |
** Something similar happens in ''[[Homestuck (Webcomic)|Homestuck]]'' (see its entry in [[It Gets Better]]). The start of the story deliberately had a slow pace, involving a boy trying to handle his [[Inventory Management Puzzle]]. And then suddenly there's reality-altering video games. And then there's meteors. [[Mind Screw|And then things get weird]]. |
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*** The definite beginning of the comic's "beard" is the end of Act 3, when [[Wham Episode|[S]: Enter]] displays just how incredible the flash format could be. |
*** The definite beginning of the comic's "beard" is the end of Act 3, when [[Wham! Episode|[S]: Enter]] displays just how incredible the flash format could be. |
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* Though it took off quickly, the first few storylines of ''[[The Adventures of Dr. McNinja (Webcomic)|The Adventures of Dr. McNinja]]'' were rather different than the current blend of awesome and funny it is today. Chris Hastings himself advises new readers not to start with the first, Ronald McDonald-centric story. The next two stories, while well-done and humorous, were essentially setting up the character and playing off a tired "pirates vs. ninjas" theme. The comic really hit its [[Cool Versus Awesome]]-plus-funny stride in the 4th story arc. Specifically on [http://drmcninja.com/archives/comic/3p13 this page]. |
* Though it took off quickly, the first few storylines of ''[[The Adventures of Dr. McNinja (Webcomic)|The Adventures of Dr. McNinja]]'' were rather different than the current blend of awesome and funny it is today. Chris Hastings himself advises new readers not to start with the first, Ronald McDonald-centric story. The next two stories, while well-done and humorous, were essentially setting up the character and playing off a tired "pirates vs. ninjas" theme. The comic really hit its [[Cool Versus Awesome]]-plus-funny stride in the 4th story arc. Specifically on [http://drmcninja.com/archives/comic/3p13 this page]. |
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* ''[[Dead of Summer]]'' grew its beard around the halfway point of Book 1, as they focused less on the [[Ludicrous Gibs]] and more on [[Character Development]]. The [[Art Evolution]] happened around that time too, resulting in more detailed, clearer drawings. The beard was fully grown by the time Book 2 rolled around; things soon became ''very'' character-driven. {{spoiler|And then [[The Protomen (Music)|The Protomen]] show up.}} |
* ''[[Dead of Summer]]'' grew its beard around the halfway point of Book 1, as they focused less on the [[Ludicrous Gibs]] and more on [[Character Development]]. The [[Art Evolution]] happened around that time too, resulting in more detailed, clearer drawings. The beard was fully grown by the time Book 2 rolled around; things soon became ''very'' character-driven. {{spoiler|And then [[The Protomen (Music)|The Protomen]] show up.}} |
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