Dragon Mirth

[Wednesday Boy]

I mean, I think having a certain degree of humour in the art is all well and good.

Like say the halfling rogue in the 3e PHB holding an exploded wand with soot all over her face in reference to a failed Use Magic Device check.

But I don't really wanna see the above super jokey stand up wakka wakka type stuff.

This is how I feel too. Maybe if Fozzie Bear delivered the "+2 backscratcher" punchline it would have gotten a reaction.

 

[Number48]

I voted 1, but that is based on the example given. I don't want jokes in the books. I plan on using these books for at least 5 years and the jokes get old fast. If we're talking about art that is in-line with the rest of the book and is somewhat amusing, then I'm all for it. Lidda's failed Use Magic Device is a good example of that. Jokes, no. Amusement, yes.

 

[Szatany]

I wouldn't mind a comic at the back of D&D book, but only if its order of the stick.

 

[avin]

While I love comic books and nerd jokes I think they have no place in D&D books...

Unless it comes as a separated small magazine making fun of the rules presented. That would be cool.

 

[Oni]

I don't mind humor, but I prefer it to be a bit more subtle (Lidda with the exploded wand is a good example). Mostly though I just have a preference for strong and cohesive art direction, that the look of a book is consistent is important to me (i.e. if it was all gag cartoons by the same artist I think I might prefer that to just having a few mixed in with other stuff).

 

[Kaodi]

Adventurers are people too. Finding the humour in horribly dangerous events is probably going to be a coping mechanism for some, just as it is in real life. In this sense, to be truly "realistic" , humour is not merely an option, but a necessity.

The question we should be asking here is not " Would it be good to include some humourous artwork? " Rather, it is " Do we have any artists who can portray a good joke in a great painting? "

 

[kitsune9]

I wouldn't mind the funnies back in the next edition

 

[steeldragons]

I voted "1" but that was basically because I don't want them as the introduction to every chapter.

A handful, appropriately sprinkled throughout is all good. 1 or 2, I think, is too few. Makes it seem like "What's this doing in here?"

But a few, chapter/section topic relevant, throughout would be perfect...just not at the chapter/section start.

The start of the chapter is [for] "thewious bidness!"

--SD

 

[Salamandyr]

Definitely want to see some 'toons. Also, I'd prefer line are combined with some color plates.

 

[frankthedm]

Definitely have to have the comics. D&DNext needs to put a smile of the face of D&D even if it has to carve it on.