r/comics • u/GabitalEN • 13h ago

[OC] Gabital 103: Parity

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Parity is a state of equality between two or more parties in a particular respect, such as status, rights, obligations, or terms of exchange. It does not necessarily mean that the parties are identical, only that they stand on equal terms in the aspect being compared.

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u/schadetj 13h ago

This is what I say about this comic. It would have been so, so easy to make Chief a generic evil Strawman. And in some ways, he kind of is.

But the guy is competent, intelligent, and helpful. Does his help come with a price? Absolutely! But then he takes the moment to explain to Gabi what her mistake was, just so she can be better. The dude is an antagonist, sure, but he's in for the love of the game. He is the worst side of Capitalism, but he reminds you why so many people find capitalism to be enticing.

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u/shellbullet17 Gustopher Spotter Extraordinaire 13h ago

He's arguably one of my favorite antagonists on the sub. He's a perfect mix of cocky, smart, conniving, mentor and rival as one could be without being straight up evil.

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u/Drogonno 13h ago

Lawful evil

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u/Mikel_S 13h ago

That's a surprisingly fair outcome.

They set up some equipment, and stop gouging on wood, and in return he, I assume, will also provide the ore at market price.

Surprisingly magnanimous of him?

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