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DM of the Rings CXLIV:
The Long-Expected Parting
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Friends! I will not keep you long. I am writing this to you for a purpose. Indeed, for three purposes. First of all, to tell you that I am immensely fond of you all, and that one year is far too short a time to write a webcomic for such excellent and admirable readers. I don’t know half of you half as well as I would like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
Secondly, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of this strip. I should say, OUR strip, since the comments and suggestions you’ve given over the last year have been as entertaining as the strip itself. Together the strips score one hundred and forty-four. One gross, if I may use the expression.
This month is also, if I may be allowed to refer to ancient history, the two-year anniversary of the start of this site. Two years ago this site began in utter obscurity, with me posting a narrative of a D&D campaign to nobody in particular. But today the site is thriving and I can now say, “Thank you very much” to the thousands of you who read this.
Thirdly and finally, I wish to make an ANNOUNCEMENT. I regret to announce that, though, as I said, a year is for too short a time to spend on a webcomic, this is the END. It is over now. GOOD BYE.
Er, not quite. Oh dear. Bilbo seems to have painted me into a corner. Let’s start over.
This is indeed the end of DM of the Rings, but not the end as far as writing webcomics go. On this site, I have another couple of weeks of deleted strips and other bits I’ve come up with that didn’t fit into the DMotR continuity.
If you want to read more by me, then check out Stolen Pixels, a screencap comic I do for The Escapist. It’s on videogames, not D&D, but it might amuse you if you’re into that sort of thing.
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Thanks so much for reading. It’s been an honor.
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689. There are now n+1 comments, where n is a ridiculous number.
Here’s to a year of outstanding comments!
When can we expect the extended edition with outtakes?
First in wargames,
First in posts,
And Last of the episodes of DM of the Rings…
Loved the comic. Thanks for the entire series, Shamus!
2nd Post! WooHoo – sad to see it go!
Well top 10 anyway
May you cherish them forever…
I’ve been following this faithfully since last October, can’t believe it’s finished. Thanks for the good laughs. I have seen just about everyone I’ve ever gamed with in this strip somewhere.
Y’know, I was kind of expecting the DM to make the PCs bow to the NPC hobbits as a final humiliation…
An excellent ending! And I think “Conan’s Well-Oiled Nipples” is by far the best epithet to come out of Gimli’s mouth.
Wait. Is it over?
What a long, strange, ride it’s been.
Thanks a million Shamus.
A good end to a good comic. Was it just me or did Legolas look seriously pissed off about being Aragorn’s gardener?
Wow, I’ve only been reading it since it got linked from User Friendly and it’s already over? Sheesh.
Seriously, it was awesome. Had some strange looks from my coworkers for laughing so hard, but it was a great way to waste time, er, I mean spend a couple of lunch hours. Yeah, that’s it.
Looking forward to Chainmail Bikini! It’s already in my iGoogle bookmark list. Woo.
Thanks Shamus.
It’s been great.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for DM of the Rings!
The imagined Gimli and Galadriel scene was one of the funniest moments in the series; a worthy way to close.
I’m really looking forward to Chainmail Bikini now.
Once again, thank you Shamus!
Here, here!
To a year’s worth of great screen captures and witty text overlays!
Cheers!
First, last and only post. Thanks for the laughs Shamus!!
Look forward to many more.
Regards.
First time posting, last time reading.
I’ll miss this website. Q.Q
To the DM of the Rings! *holds up a glass*
Thanks for the laughs, Shamus. It’s been a fun ride. I’ve introduced some other folks to this strip, and they’ve universally enjoyed it.
You’ve done something terrific here, and you should be awfully proud of it.
Indeed, it’s been lots of fun. Thanks for all the fish. Or something like that.
And I alway thought that Gimli liked the campaign. Now, he is just rubbing it in the DM’s face. Like an old, wise veteran, “Don’t worry, you’ll get better.”
Better source material ::gasp:: almost brings a tear to my eyes. Well done, it’s been amazingly fun. It does not effect my watching the movies (again and again). But the scenes are great.
First Toast = It comes in pints? Thanks for the webcomic, Shamus!
Beautiful!!
Loved the dissolve as well.
Theno
Thanks for the great effort, Shamus. I only found this comic a few weeks ago. It has made every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday since a torturous wait until the release of the strip. You have me pegged at so many angles in these strips. Good job.
And I agree about the comments. Often they made me laugh as much as the comic did.
I have found this comic only through the UF LOTD – just in time to see it end. Awesome work, Shamus, and I will definitely check out your new project!
Congratulations DM of the Rings!
I’ll miss the comic…
Thanks Shamus! You’re great!
Shamus. That was awesome. A job well done indeed.
You have one big LOL from me. :-)
Great job overall Shamus. I notice that overall, the story and comic flow really picked up after the ending of the FOTR section of DM of the Rings. And my favorite line ever: “I am altering the deal. Pray that I do not alter it any further.” *cracks up in evil laughter*
As an NWN player, someone who dabbles into RPGs and D&D, and a fan of LOTR and Star Wars, I heartily salute you!
Looking forward to the next project.
Thanks for the laughs, Shamus! Looking forward to the new strip.
Can’t wait for the next episode.
Steve.
Fitting that my first post to this site would come on the last day. Thanks for all the great work, Shamus. I’ve been reading for almost a year and it’s become part of my near-daily ritual. I might add that I’ve been impressed with the way you’ve handled the odd crackpot or agro comment. Good luck with the new comic!
Thank you for this really awesome comic. It kept funny until the very end, and it was a really nice ending.
GB
Thanks, Shamus, and I hope you do another one of these. It rocked.
I still happily throw your “Gimli, son of Groin” line into conversation with anyone I think might remotely get it.
Thanks for the laughs, this has been a fantastic strip.
Thank you for writing! I look forward to reading your next project!
As always, a fine effort full of chuckles and the occasional outright guffaw!
As a recidivist DM, I was particularly amused by the way the players complain about the game, but are willing to sign on for another one rather than get behind the screen themselves…
Thanks for all the enjoyment over the past year, Shamus!
This is the end. Sad.
Thanks for all your efforts to bring this wildly funny series to the internet, Shamus. It’s been fun. I’ll certainly be giving Chainmail Bikini a shot. In any case best wishen in ALL your future endeavors.
Thanks for a great adventure! It’s been fun. :)
Three cheers for the best Screen-Cap-Caption-Parody-Satire-Movie comic ever!
Shamus, you rock out loud :D
Wonderful comic all the way through, including the outstanding ending. You have the gift!
Thanks for the great comic!
What?! No dancing on the table, wantonly exposing your hairy, hobbitlike webcomic-writing feet? {pauses to reflect} Maybe there IS a doG.
Thank you for a great comic. It’s brought plenty of entertainment throughout the year for both me and my wife!
‘W00t. Very nice shamus. I’m looking forward to chainmail bikini.
Thanks for the great comics, kept me entertained when I needed a break from work!
Thanks Shamus – I’ve been reading this back since the thirties, and this has been one of the high points of every Mon/Thurs/Fri.
Many thanks, and I look forward to seeing what you hit us with in the new comic!
Shamus, thank you so much for such an excellent and admirable year of hilarious strips. I’ve been following the DMoTR series since a co-worker pointed it out to me when you were up to episode 10, and I’ve been reading it every M, W, and F ever since. Your humor and creativity really gave this web comic series a lot of style, and I look forward to seeing your work on your next web comic project. Thanks again, and good luck with new project!
Long time reader, first time poster. That was a great run of one of the funniest webcomics I’ve read in ages. I’m trying to incorporate a few of your one-liners into my own campaign, since I’ve gotten almost all the players hooked on DMotR.
Thanks for the awesome comic!
So long and thanks for all the fish! Erm…wait…wrong movie.
You are truly master of all geekery you survey. It’s been a fun ride.
Thank you, sir. Thank you very much. I intend to use the term “rocket horse” whenever possible.