Been a while, hasn’t it? The image above comes from Hawk.

Things got crazy. Unfortunately, Bandit’s Quest is still on a hiatus. The project isn’t dead, by a long shot, as there has been talk of a game (seriously!), and I am still working on it. I am just not able to draw any pages. Basically, between my pursuit of my Bachelors, and Cosmic Dash, Bandit’s Quest has to fall to the wayside.

However!

I am still keen on writing Bandit’s Quest, I just need someone else to take up the art duties. If anyone is interested, you only need to e-mail (hpkomic@gmail.com) me about it. BQ has a pretty solid fanbase already, so you’d be able to use that to your advantage if you’re so inclined.

So, Bandit’s Quest is resting up a little bit, but if anyone wants to help out, you’d be welcome, and probably praised by those who are REALLY mad at me for letting this one take a break.

The orc attacks first!

Your lizard companion looks around his immediate surroundings, and finds a junk pile. Is he going to equip it?

Sorry for no update last week. I had a big video-project due for a class:

I may switch things up a bit with BQ now. I am going to try some stuff in the next few updates. We’ll see where that gets me.

>FIGHT!

God. Damn. It.

>Check on flying lizard.

He expresses he is feeling great. You are unnerved by this notion considering he just flew through a bar window.

He gets up, and is addressed by a rather tough looking pair consisting of an orc and an owlbear.

You hate owlbears.

The lizard recruits you into his party! How did that happen?

Well, I guess we’re introduced to Player 3 now! Just what is the name of this handsome lizard?

If you’ve been following my work for a while, you may recognize the character. No, he isn’t using the same name here.

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT.

>Ask salesman about his shirt.

You could have sworn his shirt was orange, but it seems it’s been blue all day! How strange.

He tries to sell you a frozen banana, but you don’t want to risk your companion having any. Chocolate is dangerous for his kind! You’re not sure about the bananas, but why test fate?

The salesman directs you to a rather rough looking bar. Hopefully you will-

WHAT THE?

Updates may be delayed a bit over the course of the next few weeks. A lot of stuff is going on.

>Enter Bluthport

You and Corwin arrive outside the gate of the city. You take a moment to look around as Corwin approached a banana stand.

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>Enter Bluthport

You and Corwin arrive outside the gate of the city. You take a moment to look around as Corwin approached a banana stand.

You feel something familiar about the area.

Nothing to see here. Nothing to concern yourself with.

Also, if you are an InkOutbreak user, you should totally add Bandit’s Quest to your favorites!

>Smack terminal.

That seemed to fix it! These old systems usually act up once in a while, and sometimes you need to lay a firm hand on them to get them working.

Instantly, your terminal recognizes that you have installed the expansion pak already, and because of that the rendering engine displays higher-resolution images. No more pixels for you!

Before you lies Bluthport. Of particular notice are the famous Banana Lighthouse and a couple of beaver-powered ships in the bay.

You and Corwin decide that your first goal is to probably recruit someone tough to tank your dungeon runs for you.

You mull over where you can find the toughest SOBs in the city.

Hope you enjoyed the bonus update! It also is the introduction to a new visual-style, a bit different than what we’ve seen before. Hopefully you’re cool with that. The next page should be even better as far as the quality goes.

Are you an Ink Outbreak user? Well, if you are, you should consider adding Bandit’s Quest to your Ink Outbreak favorites! If you’re not an Ink Outbreak user, you should give it a try. It’s a nice way to keep track of webcomics you like, and you could help support Bandit’s Quest‘s  presence over there.

Bandit’s Quest will of course update this Friday as well, along with Cosmic Dash, as always. Be sure to check out Cosmic Dash in particular because we’ll be starting episode 3!

>Go to Bluthport

After much careful deliberation, you elect to go straight to Bluthport, making sure to stay far, far away from Fingerbottom.

Before you sprawls

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First person to translate the above and post the answer in the comments gets a cookie to decide what breed of dog the next mage ends up being.

Anyway, I am overwhelmed by all the comments and attention Bandit’s Quest recently received. My mind is still trying to figure out how I stumbled onto something that people enjoy. I’ll let you know when I have an answer.

I do have on answer to another question, however. That question  being “how adorable is Anda as a plush figure?” The answer: Incredibly adorable. See for yourself!

The plush take on Anda was sent to me by Wingedworchael of Requiem’s Gate, a very nice webcomic. Be sure you check it out!

I probably burned off what little good will my comic had with the gag on this one, but it’s pretty important for setting up a few things. If you’re still reading, just trust me on this.

Anyway, make sure you check out the latest page of Cosmic Dash! The short story wrapped up today, and we start the third episode next update!

>Onwards to town!

According to your map, you see three potential towns. Featherbottom, Fingerbottom, and Bluthport.

You don’t like the sound of two of those. Featherbottom makes you feel a bit ticklish, and Fingerbottom… well…

You are leaning toward Bluthport. It is located on Seaward Bay, and all sorts of types are likely to be found there. It seems if you wish to recruit some help for treasure-finding expeditions that Bluthport is your best bet.

You notice on your map that there are two fortresses. Ye Olde Forte Funke, and The Gothic Castle. As soon as you recruit some help you could hit up either one of those for loot. There is sure to be a ton of stuff hidden in either, and probably monsters too!

You also realize that your map is only able to display the information of the area you are in. What a crappy map. The only reason you keep it is because of the sexy ninja on the back.

You are intrigued by Gobias Island, however. It’s floating up there like a tantalizing floating… tantalizing… floating… thing.

Maybe with all the phat loot it’s holding you could afford a thesaurus to really update your vocabulary!

Unfortunately, you still need some way to fly up there, and even more unfortunate… you probably turned your owl-familiar into an arch-nemesis.

Bummer.

Hope you guys enjoy the bonus update! You should also drop some comments on Cosmic Dash.

Lastly, do you want a sexy new wallpaper? All you need to do is click the image below and donate ANY amount, or click the donation link on the sidebar. Once you do so, follow the instructions on the resulting page, send me an e-mail, and you’ll get your wallpaper, sized exactly for your desktop!

>Notice Corwin has your Tadashi poster. Lament that you couldn’t find a spicy, fantasy-based Betty White Centerfold, but this was pretty cool too.

>In other words, have no shame

Oh, but there is shame! You don’t want to scare off your new mage friend by showing him your fangirlishness!

>Play it off as a gift to Mama Bandit. +2 Bluff, don’t fail now!

Not a gift TO Mama Bandit, but a gag-gift FROM Mama Bandit! Brilliance!

>Look at the map.

Sounds like a plan now that you’ve defused the potentially awkward situation!