The Beholder-themed comic strip sparks a r/gaming discussion

The Beholder-themed D&D comic strip sparks a discussion in r/gaming

The Beholder-themed D&D comic strip sparks a discussion in r/gaming about whether it belongs in the subreddit, with some users arguing that it’s unrelated to video games and shouldn’t be posted in the place for general gaming news. Others defend the post, stating that r/gaming isn’t exclusive to video games and should welcome diverse content, with the discussion briefly veering off-topic to mention the game Dark and Darker.

One user shares an interesting fact about Beholders in D&D lore, supporting the relevance of the comic strip. Several users appreciate the humor and upvote the post. One user expresses their intention to incorporate the idea of a Beholder with an eye for Vicious Mockery in their D&D game.

However, another complains about the lack of non-video gaming content in r/gaming, suggesting a problem with gatekeeping. “If I want to submit something about the upcoming Warhammer 40,000 Eternal Crusade MMO, or if I want to discuss the tabletop game, I shouldn’t be told that r/gaming isn’t the place for me,” they say.

Another user justifies the relevance of the comic strip by mentioning the Eye of the Beholder series of D&D video games, as well as mentioning the existence of the Cacodemon from Doom in the comic’s frame. Someone agrees, praising the quality of those older games.

Another user sees a resemblance to the Cacodemon from Doom, sparking a lighthearted debate about the accuracy of the comparison. Someone agrees, describing the Cacodemon as “a meme, but also my favorite monster from Doom,” while another user sees the resemblance but describes the Beholder as more of a “ball of goo” than a blob.

The discussion veers back to the comic strip itself, with someone describing it as “actually really funny” and another agreeing, “I had to stifle my laughter.” The comic itself is also deemed funny by another user: “I enjoyed this. I think the comic is well drawn and the joke is funny.”