A comic by Dr. Lex (a.k.a. Alexander Thomas)
inspired by geeky classics like User Friendly

Latest strip: 275 – Friday, June 5, 2026

Current story arc: Idiocraception – chapter: System Schlock

Strip 275. While Zhang respawns as usual, the others decide what to do next.
References: System Shock (1994 video game)
Zhang is gone, with only his backpack and the “tactical bat” lying on the floor.
Heidi: He must be respawning, back at the Crapfilth as always. Convenient, but also problematic: as we progress deeper into this building, time for each round trip will increase. Let's retreat and take cover while we think this over.

Steve: It will be hard to get past that “printer” if it keeps churning out bots. Let's destroy it.
Heidi: Wait, maybe we shouldn't. It seems to rely on quantum technology… again reminds of Quantuple. With help from OIB-A271, we might be able to turn it to our advantage.

Alana: Now you've lost me.
Steve: Oh wait… System Shock. Are you telling me we can turn this here into a “resurrection chamber,” for real?
Heidi: Well, in this simulation, “real” is a bit of a flexible concept…

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