From a dramatic standpoint, that was very touching and the artwork looks really wonderful!
I prefer laughing, but I think my impression from this was a good experience. Not that they’re experiencing something good in the comic. I mean the way I felt after seeing it is good.
I hope I’m not scrambling my words too much, I’ve gotta juice.
Dude, he hasn’t moved because he’s playing the latest Sonic game……it’s got to be some sort of MMO or some never ending version though for it to have kept him in place for 6 months.
Holy Exposition, Batman! Er, that is… This is a gripping comic, guys. Very cool setup for your longest continuing storyline to date. I loved all the hidden details for longtime fans. Keep it up; I’m excited for next week’s episode!
I loved the pool of money reference, but I felt like it was better before it was actually talked about. I think leaving it as a picture and not addressing it would be funnier.
But this is a text-based comic, and to leave an empty panel would seem… just out of place? And I wouldn’t know Tim dug it out; I would have thought he went broke without Ray.
Maybe he’s been playing Hannah Montana none stop for 6 months. Also, Ray in wearing his none collared shirt when 2P START! ends, yet in the Pokemon Black and White comic, it was collared… Therefore, the Pokemon Black and Wite comic took place in the future!
Even though it was all sad and dramatic, you guys still kept up with jokes that I had to laugh about. (Ray’s point-out, UP 2, the empty pool of money, 2P Start’s #1 fan…). You’re also adding enough to the story to be interesting but still adding suspense to it.
And I’m loving the art, Ray! The second panel should totally be a wallpaper.
I still hold my theory that they’re just twisting with our minds.
The lack of podcast was no accident, but planned, to avoid talking about “Shifting Gears” and to add more suspense.
And the picture in last comic. I’m more than sure it’s 1xxx (four digit), because with comic and podcasts and blog posts combined, the count was already over 200.
Heh, I noticed that too, but figured it was just my computer not loading it all the way. Maybe that’s also adding to what may be happening in these comics. But if that were so, it would only be Ray who’s missing.
This is epic, you guys. I can’t wait to see what’s to come — or should I be dreading? Nevertheless, each panel got a giggle out of me and panel 8 just did it for me. The artwork looks pleasing and well-done, Ray (loved the reflection of neon signs + the deserted room).
Anyone else notice the sudden change of tense in the last panel? It shifts into the present, which I would guess is implying that the story is going to pick up (or end). You know, now that the exposition is out of the way, they can start getting to the point. Anyway, I am surprised at how good of a dramatic story this is. I’m getting a Palahniuk sort of vibe from the way the humor and drama are mixed. This is a very good thing!
Actually, that’s just when Tim starts looking, implying that it ending some time before that. It’s already ended by panel three, where Tim still has his beanie and his blue phone, so who knows when that took place?
Nice! I really liked all the references, big and small. Also interesting to see some plot development, though I still stick with my plot prediction from before, with a few amendments. The time portal didn’t take Ray’s GPS, which is just lying on the floor beneath a display rack somewhere near the portal. When Ray said he was going to find his Miley, he was referring to the Hannah Montana (aka Miley Cyrus) game*. And because Ray didn’t have a pool full of money (which is apparently how much it costs to fly to Japan), he sold all his belongings to afford the trip required to reach the game.
*This sentence is the only bit of my entire theory that I honestly think might actually be plausible.
This is awesome! 🙂 I really like where this is going, and all the details, inside jokes, and even the reflection effects. Thanks for almost satisfying the suspense that was created by the last few comics.
Um, I think it’s more likely to be a reference to the comic where he dates the other girl who also plays Sonic (And more notably, the girl dresses up as MILES ‘Tails’ Prower for their wedding).
Yes indeed, the comic does speak for itself. I suppose it is a logical thought to believe that the comic is ending. Let’s think about it. For this comic, Tim and Ray are just indulging fans by making references to many things from 2P START! history. So, either you have to have been here since the beginning or taken the time to go through their entire archives. It’s almost as if they are going out with a bang. Still, I would at least expect more of an announcement rather than weekly installments. I will admit, this is kind of reminding me of Final Fantasy IX and how everyone thought it would be the last Final Fantasy due to all of the references to Final Fantasy history. Well, we now know that Final Fantasy IX was in no way shape or form the last game. Anyways, this should be interesting.
The Miley isn’t probably related to the Hanna Montana game, I think more of that one as a hint for really hardcore fans to consider back then, he got his Miley in Japan, so kinda dating someone from over there? Didn’t moved in the past six months.. I’d say… in six months he’ll move there? it might just be a arbitrary number though. We didn’t yet heard about her because of the problems caused by this in the past, I think. When Tim visited Ray’s apartment the trace of furniture could still be seen, logically, didn’t moved entirely very long ago, and it was empty, and there was still a flower on the floor, thus nobody rented it after. But Lily could also be seen as a time period factor, 2 weeks ago, Tim talked to her at the phone, but when the comic stopped, he was still changing diapers and feeding milk, so I’d like to assume she learned speech sometime between, though that might just mean the family grew, or mean nothing at all.
Or…. we could just remember that comic Tim and Ray are not related at all to real Tim and Ray and… well that wouldn’t leave us anywhere so, it’s probably an exception.
on a side note… the reflections on the taxi windows look kinda weird, along with Tim’s hand if we look at his current posture considering he’s walking out of the taxi
BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!! I can’t believe I’m finally in a 2pstart comic. I always hoped it would happen, but i didn’t think my dream would ever come to fruition. Unfortunately my mom is worried about me since I’ve been hyperventilating since i read the comic. One last point, i’m glad i finally get a copy of Proto a GoGo.
Wait wait wait…Find Miley (Cyrus?)…Buying a game in Japan…The Pokemon Black and White comic showed Ray IN Japan buying a Hannah Montana game…Possible connection? XD
It’s pretty obvious the ame in Japan is a refernce to high in contrast, and the Miley thing has been a recurring joke since Ray’s Adventures in Dating.
If Ray hasn’t moved from the video game store, he’s most likely still playing Pokemon Black & White. I think the final joke will have to do something with that.
I know what that is. (BTW this is the first time I’ve commented.) Remember that movie, UP? With that crabby old guy? That’s what it meant!
Miley MAY mean Hannah Montana, but you need to remember, he has a ring. He got MARRIED (Comic #115: Ray’s Adventures in Dating). We never found out the name of the girl (as far as I know), so Miley may be his wife. Also, another reference to comic 115 is his Sonic hat, it was used in the marriage.
The last 2PStart comic, or the last one in this storyarc? Possibly (hopefully) the end of the storyarc, but I think, and the existence of the ol’ money-pool (not to mention the fact that Ray is still the one drawing these) plants this firmly in the world of the fictional, rather than real, Tim and Ray, and seems to confirm what I’ve thought all along, that this is just an (in my opinion unfunny) prank on the readership.
Wow, so this is the first story arc since what, comic 2 or 3? And this one’s already made it past the two comic mark. Could the next comic be a 100 page comic? Have I ever typed the word comic so much in one comment?
better than the last one, but because this is faster and the plot is picking up. I guess last week was just a slow spot I could have fast-forwared through.
I really like this series. I think this is the best one so far, because it had some really good throw backs and inside jokes, but still moves the plot forward a lot. I am really looking forward to next comic.
I wish the storyline would just end, and get back to the usual humor.
What strikes me as odd are the strange creative liberties Tim and Ray have taken with their own lives. Most people I know of wouldn’t do that. It’s like they’re writing a dull and terrible nerdy fanfic, except instead of a character someone else made up, it’s themselves, albeit the distorted versions of themselves they’ve used in the comic, but still, themselves.
The point I was trying to make is that I am not enjoying this ride. I know Tim and Ray will finish it in their own time, and I’ll just have to wait for them to finish, but I see no reason to conceal the fact that I wish it was just over. Just speaking my mind…
Wait a minute…….Ray, did you change any of the panels? Particularly number 8? I distinctly remember seeing a Pixel Vision poster on the wall, as well as Jessica and the Silver Eclipse. When did the room get so dark? Why did you change it? WHY??
Well, this is a satisfying continuation –
1. We know have a much better sense of where we’re headed
2. I was more or less right for my guess last comic that Tim was regretfull of something
3. BTW, I can’t really see what video mark is watching on Youtube, but i can see that he’s signed out, on the new Youtube, and the video has King Dedede in it.
I honestly think that why ray is in Japan, buying sonic 4. This is only my idea but from all the other comics I have read I honestly think he has spent 6 months playing sonic 4
[spoiler]
In the next strip, you’d probably find Ray just sitting huddled in a dark corner. Tim would touch his shoulder, and he would turn around happy faced, playing Pokémon Black & White.
“Oh, hey,” he’d say, “Lemme just finish leveling up this guy.”
awesome comic as always guys. i am not gonna go with the crowd on this one about ray might be in japan playing black and white, and i have a different theory…
Ray decides to go to japan to get a new exclusive Japanese only console, which is also Sega’s revival, the Sega Gear: a hand held version of every Sega console ever with downloadable content and all the sonic games for free, including up to Sonic 6. (not 06!) But when he comes to the store to buy this rare masterpiece of a console, Tim and ray’s greatest enemy comes….Black Doom…
He has been plotting ever since 2PStart Black Doom segment had been made, for revenge upon them for calling him the “worst character sonic team has ever created.” He uses demonic powers to paralyze Ray BEFORE he could get the ultra rare Sega Gear. He also has an idea to lure Tim into coming to save Ray, only to be frozen with him, with which he shall create a black hole, where Tim and Ray will be sucked into, never to exist. Therefore, 2PStart will have never existed, and nobody will have made fun of Black Doom in the first place! Also, the Sega Gear are actually fake consoles made by Black Doom, really being a special powerful device that can take over people’s minds, leaving him to take over the world!!
…either that or Ray never rose from his grave.
RISE FROM MY GRAVE by the way =D
and since that last epic comment was my first in a comic, i guess this is RISE FROM MY TOMBSTONE…wait… my first podcast was Brawl in the family edition, and my first comic was High in Contrast, although i had looked in the archives and read all your comics ever. all of which are great. keep up the great work and i hope Ray is fine and my theory will not come true. (see my other comment that i’m replying if you haven’t already)
both reasons actually, that’s not to say i don’t find it interesting Like it, it’s just that now i’ve missed my laugh for the week. but again, i do enjoy this TO AN EXTENT, i don’t want them to drag it out for 10 comics or anything
I think the inherent issue with doing a story arc like this is the fact that you only update once a week. Kind of like whenever Awkward Zombie tries to do one.
This is great, I love this story arc. I like the random jokes and the puns, but i think my favorite types of comics are the ones with continuous stories. Great Comic you two. I’m really enjoying this story, I just hope it doesn’t mean the end of 2P start, that would be really really sad.
I wounder if Ray has been undercover at Sega HQ to find the real reason Sonic has been so bad. He finds out Black doom is the real President of Sega and Black Doom captures him in a Prison cell for 6 months. Right before he is executed by Black Doom Tim saves Ray.
Ray goes looking for his “miley”, what he called the girl in the sonic wedding comic. Japan is were they make video games, so he’s looking in what best fits his… urr… “needs”. The game he bought was Hanah montana, which turned out to be so hard of a game, he is still working on it.
Mistake: taxi has the driver on the wrong side, since you said it was Japan, which is like Britain – the driver seats in cars are on the right side. xD
It’s not available anywhere on the internet. It’s old stuff, so I’m not thrilled about releasing it, but maybe I can hand out a few stand out tracks if you guys like.
Hi guys, I’m new here (reading since comic 167… is that considered rising from my grave yet?). I read every strip in order and listening to the latest podcast at the moment. It finally makes sense now! I think it might be that Ray’s playing Pokemon B&W in that shop from the strip a few weeks ago, or something along those lines.
Been around since around comic #10
after this crazy epic comic, I thought I’d listen to the podcast for any hints
now I’m RISING FROM THE DEAD!! MWAHAHAHAHAHA
keep up the epic work guys, although we undead minions don’t say it, we appreciate all of your comics, thanks for the great years of quality entertainment, and whether the comic ends or not, I’ll always be a fan of the great Tim and Ray.
Wow… it’s time. from my grave to rise. I’ve been listening and reading since the brawl in the family podcast and guest strip, and have been hooked like a terrible, terrible addiction, in a good way. Today’s comic had a lot of build up and I can’t wait to see the payoff, funny or not. I laughed so hard when I saw Mark, the crazy fan, wearing Ray’s shirt, a failed attempt at his dew, and the pasted on elbow nubs. quite hilarious.
A monday with no 2PStart Live is like Christmas without pine trees, they just make it that much better. You guys are awesome role models. Although I like other Videogame webcomics, I doubt they’re anywhere near as witty and mature as you two. maybe the internet’s not such a bad place after all. Keep up the awesome work. Peace.
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I liked the stains on Tim’s shirt as he’s holding a baby bottle. It’s a small detail that makes it feel more personal, especially for those who’ve been through similar situations.
This is certainly the best comic in the arc so far, it has humorous references and kinda makes me feel fuzzy. After listening to the several years of podcast and seeing how Tim and Ray’s relationship went from work buddies to friend, it makes this comic feel more meaningful.
By the way, in podcast 84, Ray talks about how 2P Start! will end once the time comes.
I wonder if anyone notices that Ray is getting whited out in the front page logo, too.
I compared it to the logo of the first few comic and found out.
Does Ray have a girlfriend again?
I’ll let this comic speak for itself.
From a dramatic standpoint, that was very touching and the artwork looks really wonderful!
I prefer laughing, but I think my impression from this was a good experience. Not that they’re experiencing something good in the comic. I mean the way I felt after seeing it is good.
I hope I’m not scrambling my words too much, I’ve gotta juice.
awesome so ray died? or he’s paralyzed
Dude, he hasn’t moved because he’s playing the latest Sonic game……it’s got to be some sort of MMO or some never ending version though for it to have kept him in place for 6 months.
I’m guessing it’s Smash Bros 4. Ray’s still hunting for those last few stickers…
Actually I think it’s a worse rendition of Sonic 06 that was so horrible that it killed/paralyzed Ray. D:
endless mode in mega man 10
No, he was shown a few comics ago buying Pokemon Black or White.
Wow… Just wow…
Wht did you do, Tim?
Ray is gone in logo.
AND OMG! The Gamespot worker is the taxi driver!
Or its emo Ray (dun dun) or ray had a hair cut (dun dun)
Nope, still there… but only just.
The appearance of Tim’s pool full of money means that this epic is taking a turn for the better. NCG!
Wait in the 8th panel I think Ray is Foreshadowing his next album it is the 2nd one to the left it’s
something like protoagogogo
Gosh darn it, I need a screen bigger than my ipod’s to see it properly.
Fools… Proto gogo is one of Ray’s old albums…
Hey, I know that and never disputed such a fact. I also don’t appreciate being called a fool. 🙁
Meant to reply to Randomperson, sorry.
so not every one should know that
No Tim! Not the pool of money! How will you feed your family without it?
With Tim’s Takes, of course.
Holy Exposition, Batman! Er, that is… This is a gripping comic, guys. Very cool setup for your longest continuing storyline to date. I loved all the hidden details for longtime fans. Keep it up; I’m excited for next week’s episode!
This is shaping up to be something pretty epic. I must know what happens >.<
I loved the pool of money reference, but I felt like it was better before it was actually talked about. I think leaving it as a picture and not addressing it would be funnier.
But this is a text-based comic, and to leave an empty panel would seem… just out of place? And I wouldn’t know Tim dug it out; I would have thought he went broke without Ray.
No, I mean have text, but not address the money in the panel.
Maybe he’s been playing Hannah Montana none stop for 6 months. Also, Ray in wearing his none collared shirt when 2P START! ends, yet in the Pokemon Black and White comic, it was collared… Therefore, the Pokemon Black and Wite comic took place in the future!
BTW, I’m scared to say this but…
[spoiler]I liked Mario Steroids.[/spoiler]
I liked it too… I don’t know why it’s though of as the worst.
Even though it was all sad and dramatic, you guys still kept up with jokes that I had to laugh about. (Ray’s point-out, UP 2, the empty pool of money, 2P Start’s #1 fan…). You’re also adding enough to the story to be interesting but still adding suspense to it.
And I’m loving the art, Ray! The second panel should totally be a wallpaper.
oh interesting, can’t wait for next week
Wait… Mark Lindermulder… tracking Ray to Japan purchasing a videogame.
Are you thinking what I’m thinking?
And I’ve just noticed… on the black and white Pokéball logo for that comic… is it me, or is Ray a bit paler than Tim?
I still hold my theory that they’re just twisting with our minds.
The lack of podcast was no accident, but planned, to avoid talking about “Shifting Gears” and to add more suspense.
And the picture in last comic. I’m more than sure it’s 1xxx (four digit), because with comic and podcasts and blog posts combined, the count was already over 200.
I just thnk it’s another April fool’s joke.
By the way, yhe twitter thing on the sidebar got your avater missing, both of you.
Heh, I noticed that too, but figured it was just my computer not loading it all the way. Maybe that’s also adding to what may be happening in these comics. But if that were so, it would only be Ray who’s missing.
This is epic, you guys. I can’t wait to see what’s to come — or should I be dreading? Nevertheless, each panel got a giggle out of me and panel 8 just did it for me. The artwork looks pleasing and well-done, Ray (loved the reflection of neon signs + the deserted room).
Can’t wait for next week’s!
Anyone else notice the sudden change of tense in the last panel? It shifts into the present, which I would guess is implying that the story is going to pick up (or end). You know, now that the exposition is out of the way, they can start getting to the point. Anyway, I am surprised at how good of a dramatic story this is. I’m getting a Palahniuk sort of vibe from the way the humor and drama are mixed. This is a very good thing!
I can’t wait to hear a podcast in a couple weeks where a grave riser says “I’ve been following you from comic #169”.
See, this is a great comic because it:
1. Explains what’s happening
2. Has a couple lol-worthy jokes.
Also, nice job putting false elbow knobbies on Mark Lindemulder. I really love the details of these comics.
See? Everyone freaking out about 2P START ending…you don’t have to worry about that until around the time Up 2 is announced. XD SCG.
Actually, that’s just when Tim starts looking, implying that it ending some time before that. It’s already ended by panel three, where Tim still has his beanie and his blue phone, so who knows when that took place?
Is panel 3 a reference to this?
How? Just how?
I love the artwork of these comics. I hope we’ll find out in the podcast what Tim has to say. I can’t wait another week!
I still think my silly DDR suggestion stands lol
The return of the pool of money! Or, at least, a pool of spare change…
Nice to see more a progression in the story this week. The numerous inside jokes and references previous comics help too.
Ooooh… NOW I get it! This is a dramatic story arc looking into your guys’ future!
Nice! I really liked all the references, big and small. Also interesting to see some plot development, though I still stick with my plot prediction from before, with a few amendments. The time portal didn’t take Ray’s GPS, which is just lying on the floor beneath a display rack somewhere near the portal. When Ray said he was going to find his Miley, he was referring to the Hannah Montana (aka Miley Cyrus) game*. And because Ray didn’t have a pool full of money (which is apparently how much it costs to fly to Japan), he sold all his belongings to afford the trip required to reach the game.
*This sentence is the only bit of my entire theory that I honestly think might actually be plausible.
This is awesome! 🙂 I really like where this is going, and all the details, inside jokes, and even the reflection effects. Thanks for almost satisfying the suspense that was created by the last few comics.
ok this is just very good very..very good
Finding his Miley? In the first comic… He bought Hanah Montana… Who is played by MILEY Cyrus???
Um, I think it’s more likely to be a reference to the comic where he dates the other girl who also plays Sonic (And more notably, the girl dresses up as MILES ‘Tails’ Prower for their wedding).
This is bizarre and hilarious.
Yes indeed, the comic does speak for itself. I suppose it is a logical thought to believe that the comic is ending. Let’s think about it. For this comic, Tim and Ray are just indulging fans by making references to many things from 2P START! history. So, either you have to have been here since the beginning or taken the time to go through their entire archives. It’s almost as if they are going out with a bang. Still, I would at least expect more of an announcement rather than weekly installments. I will admit, this is kind of reminding me of Final Fantasy IX and how everyone thought it would be the last Final Fantasy due to all of the references to Final Fantasy history. Well, we now know that Final Fantasy IX was in no way shape or form the last game. Anyways, this should be interesting.
Just you wait. It’s all leading up to the big reveal:
Another Mario Galaxy Yoshi joke.
I am really hoping it’s this.
hmmm…..
The Miley isn’t probably related to the Hanna Montana game, I think more of that one as a hint for really hardcore fans to consider back then, he got his Miley in Japan, so kinda dating someone from over there? Didn’t moved in the past six months.. I’d say… in six months he’ll move there? it might just be a arbitrary number though. We didn’t yet heard about her because of the problems caused by this in the past, I think. When Tim visited Ray’s apartment the trace of furniture could still be seen, logically, didn’t moved entirely very long ago, and it was empty, and there was still a flower on the floor, thus nobody rented it after. But Lily could also be seen as a time period factor, 2 weeks ago, Tim talked to her at the phone, but when the comic stopped, he was still changing diapers and feeding milk, so I’d like to assume she learned speech sometime between, though that might just mean the family grew, or mean nothing at all.
Or…. we could just remember that comic Tim and Ray are not related at all to real Tim and Ray and… well that wouldn’t leave us anywhere so, it’s probably an exception.
Causing conspiracies sounds fun….
on a side note… the reflections on the taxi windows look kinda weird, along with Tim’s hand if we look at his current posture considering he’s walking out of the taxi
BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!! I can’t believe I’m finally in a 2pstart comic. I always hoped it would happen, but i didn’t think my dream would ever come to fruition. Unfortunately my mom is worried about me since I’ve been hyperventilating since i read the comic. One last point, i’m glad i finally get a copy of Proto a GoGo.
Too bad you’re giving Tim the finger.
you love to annoy me, don’t you?
Don’t we all? 🙂
Looks like Tim has Knubby elbows in Panel 2.
Wait wait wait…Find Miley (Cyrus?)…Buying a game in Japan…The Pokemon Black and White comic showed Ray IN Japan buying a Hannah Montana game…Possible connection? XD
It’s pretty obvious the ame in Japan is a refernce to high in contrast, and the Miley thing has been a recurring joke since Ray’s Adventures in Dating.
Tim seems like such a cool guy finding his best buddy after all those years.
Seems like he should wear armor when he tells him about spending all that pool money though! O_O
Great drama so far guys, nice work!
If Ray hasn’t moved from the video game store, he’s most likely still playing Pokemon Black & White. I think the final joke will have to do something with that.
Oh this arc is getting epic now…
I still laughed at this… Ray only left to get that damn Hannah Montana game! KILL IT! KILL IT WITH FIRE! lol It’s all starting to make sense now.
UP 2?
I know what that is. (BTW this is the first time I’ve commented.) Remember that movie, UP? With that crabby old guy? That’s what it meant!
Miley MAY mean Hannah Montana, but you need to remember, he has a ring. He got MARRIED (Comic #115: Ray’s Adventures in Dating). We never found out the name of the girl (as far as I know), so Miley may be his wife. Also, another reference to comic 115 is his Sonic hat, it was used in the marriage.
Also, I think that perhaps…
RAY GOT A JOB AT A COMPANY
That or he found the bug and left it somewhere.
Is that a ring on Ray’s finger in panel 3? I guess it’s not what I think it might be, because Ray later went out to “find his Miley”.
Holy crap, you’re right! I go over the comic with a fine tooth comb and STILL miss that…
Ray is REALLY faded in the logo…guys, next comic must be the last one…
The last 2PStart comic, or the last one in this storyarc? Possibly (hopefully) the end of the storyarc, but I think, and the existence of the ol’ money-pool (not to mention the fact that Ray is still the one drawing these) plants this firmly in the world of the fictional, rather than real, Tim and Ray, and seems to confirm what I’ve thought all along, that this is just an (in my opinion unfunny) prank on the readership.
not a prank
Whoa wait! In panel 8, look in the topleft background.
Is that…Ray?
Nah, it’s just a poster.
Wow, so this is the first story arc since what, comic 2 or 3? And this one’s already made it past the two comic mark. Could the next comic be a 100 page comic? Have I ever typed the word comic so much in one comment?
better than the last one, but because this is faster and the plot is picking up. I guess last week was just a slow spot I could have fast-forwared through.
I WAS RIGHT!!!!
I really like this series. I think this is the best one so far, because it had some really good throw backs and inside jokes, but still moves the plot forward a lot. I am really looking forward to next comic.
I wish the storyline would just end, and get back to the usual humor.
What strikes me as odd are the strange creative liberties Tim and Ray have taken with their own lives. Most people I know of wouldn’t do that. It’s like they’re writing a dull and terrible nerdy fanfic, except instead of a character someone else made up, it’s themselves, albeit the distorted versions of themselves they’ve used in the comic, but still, themselves.
Ever consider just sitting back and enjoying the ride? Obviously they are doing this for a reason.
The point I was trying to make is that I am not enjoying this ride. I know Tim and Ray will finish it in their own time, and I’ll just have to wait for them to finish, but I see no reason to conceal the fact that I wish it was just over. Just speaking my mind…
Wait a minute…….Ray, did you change any of the panels? Particularly number 8? I distinctly remember seeing a Pixel Vision poster on the wall, as well as Jessica and the Silver Eclipse. When did the room get so dark? Why did you change it? WHY??
Well, this is a satisfying continuation –
1. We know have a much better sense of where we’re headed
2. I was more or less right for my guess last comic that Tim was regretfull of something
3. BTW, I can’t really see what video mark is watching on Youtube, but i can see that he’s signed out, on the new Youtube, and the video has King Dedede in it.
Oh wait! – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhGoGPr5Ez4
And of course, the screen on the left is the pixel vision screen saver.
I honestly think that why ray is in Japan, buying sonic 4. This is only my idea but from all the other comics I have read I honestly think he has spent 6 months playing sonic 4
I think ray is in japan to buy sonic 4, and he has spent 6 months playing sonic
[spoiler]
In the next strip, you’d probably find Ray just sitting huddled in a dark corner. Tim would touch his shoulder, and he would turn around happy faced, playing Pokémon Black & White.
“Oh, hey,” he’d say, “Lemme just finish leveling up this guy.”
Tim would then facepalm.
THE END
I think Ray is in Japan playing Sonic 4, he loves sonic and if it was out he would move to japan to play sonic 4. That’s why this is funny to me,
Wait so Ray went to find his Miley… Cyrus? XDDD
http://www.2pstart.com/2009/04/22/rays-adventures-in-dating/
She’s been referred to as “Miley” in the podcast ever since (Miles Prower – get it?).
He didn’t try searching for him on Facebook or something?
Aha! The cab driver in the first panel looks a bit like the gamestop guy!
awesome comic as always guys. i am not gonna go with the crowd on this one about ray might be in japan playing black and white, and i have a different theory…
Ray decides to go to japan to get a new exclusive Japanese only console, which is also Sega’s revival, the Sega Gear: a hand held version of every Sega console ever with downloadable content and all the sonic games for free, including up to Sonic 6. (not 06!) But when he comes to the store to buy this rare masterpiece of a console, Tim and ray’s greatest enemy comes….Black Doom…
He has been plotting ever since 2PStart Black Doom segment had been made, for revenge upon them for calling him the “worst character sonic team has ever created.” He uses demonic powers to paralyze Ray BEFORE he could get the ultra rare Sega Gear. He also has an idea to lure Tim into coming to save Ray, only to be frozen with him, with which he shall create a black hole, where Tim and Ray will be sucked into, never to exist. Therefore, 2PStart will have never existed, and nobody will have made fun of Black Doom in the first place! Also, the Sega Gear are actually fake consoles made by Black Doom, really being a special powerful device that can take over people’s minds, leaving him to take over the world!!
…either that or Ray never rose from his grave.
RISE FROM MY GRAVE by the way =D
and since that last epic comment was my first in a comic, i guess this is RISE FROM MY TOMBSTONE…wait… my first podcast was Brawl in the family edition, and my first comic was High in Contrast, although i had looked in the archives and read all your comics ever. all of which are great. keep up the great work and i hope Ray is fine and my theory will not come true. (see my other comment that i’m replying if you haven’t already)
to be perfectly honest, this is beginning to remind me of Megatokyo
Why? Because it’s in Japan? And is using drama for this arc rather than the usual video game humor?
both reasons actually, that’s not to say i don’t
find it interestingLike it, it’s just that now i’ve missed my laugh for the week. but again, i do enjoy this TO AN EXTENT, i don’t want them to drag it out for 10 comics or anythingI think the inherent issue with doing a story arc like this is the fact that you only update once a week. Kind of like whenever Awkward Zombie tries to do one.
This is great, I love this story arc. I like the random jokes and the puns, but i think my favorite types of comics are the ones with continuous stories. Great Comic you two. I’m really enjoying this story, I just hope it doesn’t mean the end of 2P start, that would be really really sad.
I wounder if Ray has been undercover at Sega HQ to find the real reason Sonic has been so bad. He finds out Black doom is the real President of Sega and Black Doom captures him in a Prison cell for 6 months. Right before he is executed by Black Doom Tim saves Ray.
it’s obvious, he’s playing the Hannah Montana game he got a few strips ago
or a new sonic game
or a new smash bros game
Purely amazing. NCG
“Ray helped to fill the pool of money”
I’ll let this comment speak for itself.
*Gasp* Is this, the DEATH of 2pstart? Or some elaborate joke.
I hope it’s option 2.
E-PIC-O.
Does this tie in with High inContrast somehow, with Ray in Japan wearing somewhat different clothes? We’ll have to wait and find out…
Ray goes looking for his “miley”, what he called the girl in the sonic wedding comic. Japan is were they make video games, so he’s looking in what best fits his… urr… “needs”. The game he bought was Hanah montana, which turned out to be so hard of a game, he is still working on it.
NCG! The part where Mark is tracking Ray gave me a good laugh.
Me too. The tie on nubby elbows cracked me up. I want one of those.
Ray never existed. It was all in Tim head. Ray is something Tim made up to get over his loneness.
thank you guys for the awesome comic. We finally get to know about what is actually going on in the story line, i can’t wait for the next podcast!
I love how you guys still sprinkled in some jokes though!
Mistake: taxi has the driver on the wrong side, since you said it was Japan, which is like Britain – the driver seats in cars are on the right side. xD
This was more of a reference comic, but a good one nonetheless. I can’t wait till what I assume will be the conclusion next week.
And on a side note, Ray, where might one be able to get your Proto aGoGo album? It wasn’t in iTunes nor on your website.
I too would like to give Proto a GoGo a listen.
It’s not available anywhere on the internet. It’s old stuff, so I’m not thrilled about releasing it, but maybe I can hand out a few stand out tracks if you guys like.
I’d love to give it a listen if its anything similar to Pixel Vision or Jessica and the Silver Eclipse.
Anyone notice that in the previous comic Ray’s Surname is covered? Maybe Tim’s hand is covering “Ray‘s biggest fan” or something like that.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CLIFFHANGER!
Hi guys, I’m new here (reading since comic 167… is that considered rising from my grave yet?). I read every strip in order and listening to the latest podcast at the moment. It finally makes sense now! I think it might be that Ray’s playing Pokemon B&W in that shop from the strip a few weeks ago, or something along those lines.
ohh please make the reveal why make me wait!
This is probbably the only comic in the whole universethat made me cry.
v(-_-)v
2P START SHALL LIVE ON!
Ah cliffhangers. Can’t get enough of them. Aside from that, the comic indeed speaks for itself. NCG.
Been around since around comic #10
after this crazy epic comic, I thought I’d listen to the podcast for any hints
now I’m RISING FROM THE DEAD!! MWAHAHAHAHAHA
keep up the epic work guys, although we undead minions don’t say it, we appreciate all of your comics, thanks for the great years of quality entertainment, and whether the comic ends or not, I’ll always be a fan of the great Tim and Ray.
Wow… it’s time. from my grave to rise. I’ve been listening and reading since the brawl in the family podcast and guest strip, and have been hooked like a terrible, terrible addiction, in a good way. Today’s comic had a lot of build up and I can’t wait to see the payoff, funny or not. I laughed so hard when I saw Mark, the crazy fan, wearing Ray’s shirt, a failed attempt at his dew, and the pasted on elbow nubs. quite hilarious.
A monday with no 2PStart Live is like Christmas without pine trees, they just make it that much better. You guys are awesome role models. Although I like other Videogame webcomics, I doubt they’re anywhere near as witty and mature as you two. maybe the internet’s not such a bad place after all. Keep up the awesome work. Peace.
While I’m not going to analyse every detail of this comic I am interested were it could be going.
Also I though this was quite interesting:
http://www.gamesradar.com/f/61-terrible-videogame-shirts-you-must-never-wear/a-20100507134244810032
Mind you if they complain about you fashion sense based upon that shirt design never reveal to them that Ray has a Sonic hat.
He was transported into the world of Video-Land, where he must fight off the various evils of Nintendo villains as CAPTAIN N!!!
Captain what? Captain rainbow?
Comment about rising from my grave. Details of how long I have been following the website. Humorous detail found in comic. Crazy theory about current storyline. Interesting and unrelated anecdote with humorous resolution. Memetic reference. Stereotyped conclusion.
I liked the stains on Tim’s shirt as he’s holding a baby bottle. It’s a small detail that makes it feel more personal, especially for those who’ve been through similar situations.
This is certainly the best comic in the arc so far, it has humorous references and kinda makes me feel fuzzy. After listening to the several years of podcast and seeing how Tim and Ray’s relationship went from work buddies to friend, it makes this comic feel more meaningful.
By the way, in podcast 84, Ray talks about how 2P Start! will end once the time comes.
I wonder if anyone notices that Ray is getting whited out in the front page logo, too.
I compared it to the logo of the first few comic and found out.
Does Ray have a girlfriend again?
look at the facts…. them getting lazy with the podcast, the comic…. 2P start is dying…
I GOT IT! Miley! Hannah Montana! He’s been playing Hannah Montana for 6 months, being with his “Miley” Cyrus!
Quoted directly from Laelaps…
http://www.2pstart.com/2009/04/22/rays-adventures-in-dating/
She’s been referred to as “Miley” in the podcast ever since (Miles Prower – get it?).
Folks….. I welcome you to the death of 2p start…… QUICK!!! THROW MONEY AND COMPLEMENTS AT TIM AND RAY!!!!
Scared exclaimation. Asteriscized action statement about throwing money. Compliment aimed at Tim and Ray.
sorry I’ve been absent recently, but I just have to pop in to say that Future (?) Tim looks a lot like Steve Jobs.
Coincidence? I. THINK. NOT.
Hey, Tim, when’s the newest iPod model coming out?
WHY IS THERE NO PODCAST!?
i cant see the comic
Dang it! My content filter is blocking the page for the new comic… could someone give me a direct link to the image of the comic?
Hey, that IS the Gamestop guy in the cab! Just noticed that, after checking with other comics. 😀