A comic by Dr. Lex (a.k.a. Alexander Thomas)
inspired by geeky classics like User Friendly
Latest strip: 272 – Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Current story arc: Idiocraception – chapter: System Schlock
Heidi: OIB-A271, did destroying that turret improve anything at your end?
OIB-A271 (voice from phone): Definitely. I can now see more in the zone around the turret. However, everything deeper into the building is still blocked. Expect more defenses.
Steve: Of course it won't be this easy.
Max: So, destroying security systems gives more access around them? Reminds of “level security” from System Shock…
Steve: That was a cool game… ahead of its time.
Max: Yeah, it got overshadowed by DOOM II, despite being technically way more impressive. Maybe a bit too impressive for the hardware of most users.
A projectile hits the ceiling above Zhang and Alana.
SFX: CRACK!
Alana: Look out!
Zhang: Some robot, down the corridor!
Max: Plasma time, let's see who explodes… first.
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