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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic)
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> Knock a stiff one back and get to sleuthing.Problem Sleuth is the third webcomic under the MS Paint Adventures banner, written by Andrew Hussie, and was arguably the one which first brought Hussie and his work into the limelight. Written and presented in the style of an ersatz text/point-and-click adventure game, it details the antics of three especially hardboiled detectives—Problem Sleuth, Ace Dick, and Pickle Inspector—in their attempts to get out of their offices, all the while working to aid the turmoil-stricken kingdoms of the Weasels, Clowns, Hogs, and Elves and to foil the dastardly plots of Mobster Kingpin.While initially presented as a take on the Film Noir genre, its strength is in how it parodies numerous point-and-click adventures, JRPG mechanics, video game tropes, and its ever-increasingly complicated story, which still eventually ties up all loose ends neatly. Much like its successor Homestuck, it also demonstrates a very steady level of Art Evolution up until the end, evolving from relatively-crude static panels to increasingly-complex panels depicting Super Move Portrait Attacks, Summon Magic, and Wave Motion Guns galore.Warning: High chance of spoilers. Proceed with caution. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_106381c4 | type |
SilentProtagonist | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_106381c4 | comment |
Silent Protagonist: There's not a lot of dialogue in this game. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_12575a9f | type |
Friendly Sniper | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_12575a9f | comment |
Friendly Sniper: PI becomes one, which is vital to taking down MK. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_15430b2f | type |
Randomized Damage Attack | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_15430b2f | comment |
Randomized Damage Attack: The Catenative Doomsday Dice Cascader is a machine that uses a process of dice-rolling to determine the damage it deals. First, a central dice is rolled to decide how many of the six others will be rolled to determine the actual damage. All the selected dice are then rolled, and each result is multiplied by the previous total to determine the sides of the next die (for instance, if the centra die rolls a six and the second one a two, all further dice have twelve sides; if the third rolls a seven then all further dice will have ninety-six sides, and so on). This can end with a final with a monstrous number of sides, which is then rolled to determine how much damage is dealt to the target. The Cascader is used in a non-canon strip against the Midnight Crew, ending with a final die with over fifty trillion sides. It rolls a one. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_164098bc | type |
Enter Solution Here | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_164098bc | comment |
Enter Solution Here: Parodied. PS has previously seen a code written on a piece of paper (and the readers know it). But since it wasn't technically needed yet, the author forces the player to undergo several more rooms of weird puzzle shit before he can re-read the note. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1667cb1 | type |
Calvinball | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1667cb1 | comment |
Calvinball: General game mechanics adhere to Rule of Funny and Rule of Cool, and nothing else. The game PI plays against Death. It is an enormous mesh of Sudoku, chess, Tetris, Sorry!, a Western, and Dungeons & Dragons. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_17ce80aa | type |
All There in the Manual | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_17ce80aa | comment |
All There in the Manual: The author's commentary in the published edition often explains (jokingly) a few plot points not otherwise apparent, including a few Aborted Arcs. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_18b4c1ad | type |
BulletDodging | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_18b4c1ad | comment |
Bullet Dodging: Each hero's "Auto-Parry" does it differently: Problem Sleuth on purpose via Unnecessary Combat Roll, Pickle Inspector accidentally via distraction, and Ace Dick auto-parries by...taking the shot directly in his gut. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_19f8dabe | type |
Victory Pose | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_19f8dabe | comment |
Victory Pose: Victory dance! | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1a066f1d | type |
Last Breath Bullet | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1a066f1d | comment |
Last Breath Bullet: Zombie Hired Muscle heroically saves Problem Sleuth from the last of the Cultural Rainbow mob. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1aa76d29 | type |
Death by Origin Story | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1aa76d29 | comment |
Death by Origin Story: Your losses cause you to feel an all-consuming sense of vengeance. You feel like every superhero origin cliche is swirling around you at once! | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1ba8eb64 | type |
Visual Pun | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1ba8eb64 | comment |
Visual Pun: The typewriter/tommygun used near the end of the comic. Another nickname for the tommygun is the Chicago Typewriter. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1be6c300 | type |
Soft Reset | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1be6c300 | comment |
Soft Reset: When prompted, selecting the command to press the shoulder buttons, start, and select will take you to the title screen. Then you have to start the entire comic all over again. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1c9a6e2d | type |
Lack of Imagination | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1c9a6e2d | comment |
Lack of Imagination: Played for Laughs with Ace Dick, who has an extremely low Creativity stat, which is a minor problem that comes up occasionally. When he gets his 11th-Hour Superpower transformation, he ends up looking exactly the same because of his low Creativity | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1fdaf8ff | type |
Ominous Latin Chanting | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_1fdaf8ff | comment |
Ominous Latin Chanting: "Fast-paced organ music and a haunting vocal chorus accompanies your epic struggle." | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_207e000c | type |
Reveal Shot | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_207e000c | comment |
Reveal Shot: Technically a Closeup on Head, at least by name. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_20add53e | type |
Kevlard | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_20add53e | comment |
Kevlard: Ace Dick's variation on the Auto-Parry technique involves taking the attack in the gut. Zombie Ace Dick extends this to taking attacks in his rotting body as a whole. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_22cf536c | type |
Chekhov's Gun | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_22cf536c | comment |
Chekhov's Gun: Many, including just about every named battle command, but the one with the longest time to fire and biggest effect would have to be Problem Sleuth's CANDY CORN, which is finally sacrified to land the finishing blow to DMK. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_24c46ba2 | type |
Good Bad Bugs | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_24c46ba2 | comment |
Good Bad Bugs: In-universe example. Every real weapon has a tendency to not be a weapon, and the Game Faqs walkthrough consulted by Problem Sleuth confirms that its some sort or weird glitch in the game. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_259d5879 | type |
Anachronism Stew | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_259d5879 | comment |
Anachronism Stew: Despite being "vaguely Prohibition-era", characters will play board games invented in the 50s, paint ethnically-diverse murals of the 90s, and use computers to search GameFAQs. Also, they have wormholes to other dimensions that run on power from wall-sockets. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_263bb4ec | type |
Wave-Motion Gun | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_263bb4ec | comment |
Wave-Motion Gun: The most recent instance. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2671fb4a | type |
Super Move Portrait Attack | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2671fb4a | comment |
Super Move Portrait Attack: Sleuth Diplomacy is structured like one of these, with a quick-moving background and a zoomed-in pose. The introductions of the Gambit Schema make them sort of like Epic Move Portrait Attacks. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_26ac510e | type |
Mythology Gag | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_26ac510e | comment |
Mythology Gag: Running gags from other games, such as: Trusty knives. Hunk Rump magazine. The pumpkin doesn't count, because clearly there is not and has never been a pumpkin there. You can't imagine what could possibly go wrong, unless you remember the Unexplained Aftermath from Jailbreak. This is followed by a series of homages to Bard Quest (each linked in the description texts). | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_27b418da | type |
A Winner Is You | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_27b418da | comment |
A Winner Is You: When the Labrynthine Sudocube Comprehensile is finally solved once and for all, it appears in Death's hands saying, "You're a winner!" | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_27b83210 | type |
Hufflepuff House | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_27b83210 | comment |
Hufflepuff House: The Clowns. While we learn quite a bit about the Elves (introducing us to the concept of Elemental items), the Weasels (recurring allies), and the pigs (Dick's Quest), the Clowns just show up when needed and otherwise give out Pie Fillings. We do know they were important to Mobster Kingpin's quest, but all of that was offscreen. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2a090d00 | type |
Lampshade Hanging | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2a090d00 | comment |
You can't imagine what could possibly go wrong, unless you remember the Unexplained Aftermath from Jailbreak. This is followed by a series of homages to Bard Quest (each linked in the description texts). | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2afb1a9 | type |
Limit Break | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2afb1a9 | comment |
Limit Break: Charm Break, Comb Rave, Schema Form, Ostentation Drive, Murder Flux, Parliament Uproar. Some characters share a common limit break bar. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2b8295a1 | type |
Blazing Inferno Hellfire Sauce | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2b8295a1 | comment |
Blazing Inferno Hellfire Sauce: The FIVE ALARM HOT SAUCE, which is a concoction brewed by combining chipotle peppers with various monster horns. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2c5f1cdb | type |
Bottomless Bladder | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2c5f1cdb | comment |
Bottomless Bladder: Lampshaded/subverted: "You remember you're pissed off at Ace Dick, and in addition to which, you haven't been able to pee once in the 13 and a half hours you've been locked in your office." | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2cd22076 | type |
Fantastic Drug | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2cd22076 | comment |
Fantastic Drug: Candy liquor. Not alcohol made with sugar or flavored to taste like candy, mind — actual confections melted down and brewed like hooch. It's way more potent than regular alcohol, maxing out the drinker's Imagination stat immediately. In the imaginary world, this is represented by the drinker gaining godlike power and a rainbow aura. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2fc21a19 | type |
Distaff Counterpart | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_2fc21a19 | comment |
Distaff Counterpart: Played straight in two instances and downplayed in another: Each of the three detectives eventually had spirit quests, where they were psychically linked with female counterparts of themselves. They later meet the counterparts. As described on the site: | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_308a5ff0 | type |
Strange Minds Think Alike | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_308a5ff0 | comment |
Strange Minds Think Alike: A command suggested switching hats with an enemy to disguise Problem Sleuth, but to no avail. Later, Mobster Kingpin does this successfully. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_324e2fcf | type |
Power Levels | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_324e2fcf | comment |
Power Levels: Understandable in the sense that this IS an RPG. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_333b48a6 | type |
Thememobile | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_333b48a6 | comment |
Thememobile: The whore-mobile. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_333b48a6 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3601b886 | type |
Chicken Walker | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3601b886 | comment |
Chicken Walker: Candy mecha is a sentient example. In fact, even after the head is detached so that it can fly off to fight the villain, the legs still are used for various purposes. Problem Sleuth mounts the legs of the first beast the party slew and walks around in it. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3601b886 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_365a2123 | type |
Stat Meters | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_365a2123 | comment |
Stat Meters: Not merely an abstraction. | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_37ac98df | type |
"Burly Detective" Syndrome | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_37ac98df | comment |
"Burly Detective" Syndrome: Parodied by having nearly every relevant humans identified by a description as part of the comic's Film Noir setting. The boys get names like "Pickle Inspector" and "Churlish Toff", girls are referred to as "Nervous Broad" and "Hysterical Dame", even the main villain is just known as "Mobster Kingpin" in the narration. The only main character exempt from this is Madame Murel. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_37ac98df | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_37ac98df | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_37ac98df | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_37fcf16 | type |
Death Is Cheap | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_37fcf16 | comment |
Death Is Cheap/Death Is Not Permanent: You get 3 imaginary lives and, if your physical body dies, you can challenge Death to the game of your choice in the afterlife or just sneak out while he's not looking. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_37fcf16 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_37fcf16 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_37fcf16 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3a111b30 | type |
PotHole | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3a111b30 | comment |
Pot Hole: "Death throws down his hat in disappointment. He really must remember to invest in stronger security measures for the afterlife." | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3a111b30 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3a111b30 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3a111b30 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3b2ad87e | type |
Interactive Comic | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3b2ad87e | comment |
Interactive Comic: The Trope Codifier, as it pretty much refined the technique of MS Paint Adventures as a whole. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3b2ad87e | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3b2ad87e | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3b2ad87e | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3b4f620a | type |
No Fourth Wall | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3b4f620a | comment |
No Fourth Wall: On a couple of occasions the characters look up an FAQ for the game on GameFAQs and input cheat codes to bypass certain parts of the "game". At one point in the game, Ace Dick beats someone to death with a stat meter. When DMK's final form starts generating additional life bars, Problem Sleuth starts physically attacking the life bars. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3b4f620a | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3b4f620a | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3b4f620a | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3c700857 | type |
Guys Smash, Girls Shoot | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3c700857 | comment |
Guys Smash, Girls Shoot: Inverted; the main three male detectives start with guns, and the two female alter egos get melee weapons. Played straight with Mobster Kingpin's iron knuckles and when Nervous Broad gets her hands on the paint stripper. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3c700857 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3c700857 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3c700857 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3e8d3ea5 | type |
Escaped from Hell | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3e8d3ea5 | comment |
Escaped from Hell: Parodied, where upon dying, characters are sent to the Afterlife (where they play various board games with Death), which they can simply open the door to and return to the land of the living, no "Fighting your way out" required (although Bumblebee Prof. gets sent to a different afterlife that doesn't seem escapable, and a more traditional Fire and Brimstone Hell is shown at some point). Later on, the door gets blocked, preventing any further escapes. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3e8d3ea5 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3e8d3ea5 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3e8d3ea5 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3f0310d6 | type |
Magikarp Power | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3f0310d6 | comment |
Magikarp Power: Ace Dick has a special attack called the Truffle Shuffle, which has absolutely no effect and usually ends with him being killed. However, if he combines his Truffle Shuffle with one or more additional Ace Dicks, it can turn into an incredibly devastating attack. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3f0310d6 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3f0310d6 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3f0310d6 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3fca462c | type |
Deus ex Machina | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3fca462c | comment |
Deus ex Machina: DEUS EX SEWING MACHINA | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3fca462c | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3fca462c | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_3fca462c | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_40b1b353 | type |
Chess with Death | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_40b1b353 | comment |
Chess with Death: Happens quite a few times, even without anything at stake, and never once with chess. At least not the traditional version of it. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_40b1b353 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_40b1b353 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_40b1b353 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_41f26c58 | type |
Happy Dance | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_41f26c58 | comment |
Happy Dance: Frequently. THIS one is REALLY impressive. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_41f26c58 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_41f26c58 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_41f26c58 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_43f03c2b | type |
Power Gives You Wings | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_43f03c2b | comment |
Power Gives You Wings: Problem Sleuth gains a pair of wings upon using Sepulchritude. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_43f03c2b | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_43f03c2b | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_43f03c2b | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_48b9731f | type |
Paper-Thin Disguise | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_48b9731f | comment |
Paper-Thin Disguise: A quick change in headgear makes all the difference. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_48b9731f | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_48b9731f | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_48b9731f | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_48d464ca | type |
Interdimensional Travel Device | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_48d464ca | comment |
Interdimensional Travel Device: There are two ways to travel between the real world and the world of imagination: Either by climbing through a window, or entering a fort and imagining really hard (booze helps with the latter). | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_48d464ca | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_48d464ca | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_48d464ca | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4ab9c868 | type |
Pretty Little Headshots | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4ab9c868 | comment |
Pretty Little Headshots: Dramatic variant. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4ab9c868 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4ab9c868 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4ab9c868 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4c709317 | type |
Useless Useful Spell | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4c709317 | comment |
Useless Useful Spell: BELLY OF THE WHALE!!! Ace Dick's Operandi is basically an instant-KO move, swallowing the enemy whole...the only problem is that, whenever it's used, it's either completely ineffective or simply extorted and turned against him. The only time it DID work was when he used it to swallow himself. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4c709317 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4c709317 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4c709317 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4fdb1957 | type |
Chew Bubblegum | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4fdb1957 | comment |
Chew Bubblegum: Ace Dick joins the battle against Mobster Kingpin by jumping through the pool portal: Also, in an extra: | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4fdb1957 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4fdb1957 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_4fdb1957 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_504a1991 | type |
Body Horror | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_504a1991 | comment |
Body Horror: DMK, whose body is a gigantic, floating, plant-like head covering a mass of vines, claws, wings, and thorns. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_504a1991 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_504a1991 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_504a1991 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51640e80 | type |
Bond One-Liner | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51640e80 | comment |
Bond One-Liner: "You drop your cold blooded line which you spent the last few minutes thinking up." | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51640e80 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51640e80 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51640e80 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51beab21 | type |
Good Old Fisticuffs | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51beab21 | comment |
Good Old Fisticuffs: You call for a diplomatic laying down of arms. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51beab21 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51beab21 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51beab21 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51dc66f6 | type |
Hardboiled Detective | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51dc66f6 | comment |
Hardboiled Detective: The titular hero and his friends. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51dc66f6 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51dc66f6 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51dc66f6 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51ecf708 | type |
Self-Disposing Villain | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51ecf708 | comment |
Self-Disposing Villain: While DMK is dispatched by the heroes during an extensive Boss Battle, Mobster Kinpin himself doesn't get defeated by the sleuths. Instead, he gets accidentally pushed through his gravity corset by the moon, ejected from his black hole, and falls to his death, where he is gruesomely impaled on the Ham Needle. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51ecf708 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51ecf708 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_51ecf708 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_54fb42f0 | type |
Gravity Is a Harsh Mistress | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_54fb42f0 | comment |
Gravity Is a Harsh Mistress: You suddenly remember the universe is upside-down! | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_54fb42f0 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_54fb42f0 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_54fb42f0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5527dc0c | type |
Plot Coupon | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5527dc0c | comment |
You do not have enough ELF TEARS to summon the WEASEL KING! | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5527dc0c | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5527dc0c | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5527dc0c | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_55af5099 | type |
Rube Goldberg Device | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_55af5099 | comment |
Rube Goldberg Device: A puzzle so particularly difficult that it's solved by loading a save state from a point after the puzzle is solved. It is later revealed that a time traveling Pickle Inspector did it. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_55af5099 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_55af5099 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_55af5099 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5d9bdbb1 | type |
World's Strongest Man | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5d9bdbb1 | comment |
World's Strongest Man: Ace Dick. Fiesta Ace Dick is stronger than that. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5d9bdbb1 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5d9bdbb1 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5d9bdbb1 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5e7c0ab7 | type |
Kleptomaniac Hero | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5e7c0ab7 | comment |
Kleptomaniac Hero: Your motto is "let no inventory go uncluttered". | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5e7c0ab7 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5e7c0ab7 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_5e7c0ab7 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6041e4f4 | type |
The Computer Is a Cheating Bastard | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6041e4f4 | comment |
The Computer Is a Cheating Bastard: "Sensing his impending demise, DMK grows a few extra health meters." | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6041e4f4 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6041e4f4 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6041e4f4 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_61b9028c | type |
Sinister Scythe | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_61b9028c | comment |
Sinister Scythe: Death's scythe, which Problem Sleuth borrows for a while. It transforms into (among others) a rocket launcher, an F-16 fighter jet, a T-Rex, and an atomic bomb. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_61b9028c | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_61b9028c | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_61b9028c | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6377d6e6 | type |
Grievous Harm with a Body | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6377d6e6 | comment |
Grievous Harm with a Body: AD attempts this with BATTLE TECHNIQUE -> LV. 2 TORSO FLAIL, but fails at even providing a Delicious Distraction like with the original Torso Flail. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6377d6e6 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6377d6e6 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6377d6e6 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6439de78 | type |
Heroic Sacrifice | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6439de78 | comment |
Heroic Sacrifice: Sepulchritude was presented as one, but Sleuth survives it. The Collider of the Pickle Inspectors, where two Pickle Inspectors sacrifice their lives to inflict massive damage on Demonhead Mobster Kingpin's second form. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6439de78 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6439de78 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6439de78 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_66f763c0 | type |
Interface Screw | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_66f763c0 | comment |
Interface Screw: The whole keys/gun thing mentioned above in Gas Lighting. Each of the three main characters and their female counterparts have a similar problematic weapon. It's supposedly a bug in the game that gets exploited for laughs and frustration. See also You Can't Get Ye Flask below. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_66f763c0 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_66f763c0 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_66f763c0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b35bdff | type |
Serious Business | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b35bdff | comment |
Serious Business: Any and all forms of anything but chess with Death. Such as Sudoku. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b35bdff | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b35bdff | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b35bdff | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b4763f | type |
Morph Weapon | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b4763f | comment |
Morph Weapon: All weapons exhibit object duality — they double as an innocuous object that randomly switches from one form to another whether or not the user wants them to. For example, Pickle Inspector's Machine gun doubles as a hairpin, a tube of lipstick doubles as a chainsaw, and Mobster Kingpin's brass knuckles double as the Megaton Key. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b4763f | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b4763f | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b4763f | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b983bf7 | type |
Unstoppable Rage | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b983bf7 | comment |
Unstoppable Rage: "The [Weasel] Emissary flips the fuck out!" | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b983bf7 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b983bf7 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6b983bf7 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6c1864a9 | type |
I Fell for Hours | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6c1864a9 | comment |
I Fell for Hours: When characters fall, they sometimes have enough time to decide to "fall in more [adjective] manner". In fact, it took a cheat code that skipped hundreds of pages for Pickle Inspector to finish falling. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6c1864a9 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6c1864a9 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6c1864a9 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6d45a3a5 | type |
Fantastic Angst | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6d45a3a5 | comment |
Fantastic Angst: A prolific businessman who runs a prosperous town with a wife and son, Ace Dick and his family are caught in a drive-by shooting. While AD manages to protect his son, his wife dies, and he and his son turn to vigilantism before going west to the open frontier in a covered wagon, leading to AD's son drowning in a river. Anguished, lost, and out of supplies, Ace Dick takes his own life. This all happens in an intense game of Life played with Death casually to pass the time. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6d45a3a5 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6d45a3a5 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6d45a3a5 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6ee0d388 | type |
Marathon Boss | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6ee0d388 | comment |
Marathon Boss: The battle with DMK lasts for about half the duration of Problem Sleuth. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6ee0d388 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6ee0d388 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_6ee0d388 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_710bd545 | type |
Mind Screwdriver | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_710bd545 | comment |
Mind Screwdriver: Thank goodness Godhead Pickle Inspector explains it all at one point. He also thinks you should just relax and have fun, and not worry too much about it. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_710bd545 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_710bd545 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_710bd545 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_716c0b1b | type |
And the Adventure Continues | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_716c0b1b | comment |
And the Adventure Continues: The second to last page of the webcomic states "There's a problem. And you'll be damned if you aren't gonna be the fellas to sleuth it." | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_716c0b1b | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_716c0b1b | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_716c0b1b | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_71bd62b9 | type |
Calling Your Attacks | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_71bd62b9 | comment |
Calling Your Attacks: SEPULCHRITUUUUUUUUUUDE! | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_71bd62b9 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_71bd62b9 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_71bd62b9 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_727a65e0 | type |
Gaslighting | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_727a65e0 | comment |
Gaslighting: Doing this to the audience is a Running Gag introduced three pages in. Problem Sleuth is commanded to grab the gun sitting on his desk, but there is only a key, and there never was a gun. When he is commanded to pick up the key, he picks up the gun. All weapons in Problem Sleuth end up being keys or other tools that are replaced with weapons between pages. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_727a65e0 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_727a65e0 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_727a65e0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7464705c | type |
Arc Words | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7464705c | comment |
Arc Words: Shit just got real. Shit is real. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7464705c | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7464705c | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7464705c | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_77824082 | type |
Healing Boss | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_77824082 | comment |
Healing Boss: One of the many tropes uses it increasingly. Absurd JRPG boss fight is a regenerating health bar that compelled the three private investigators to find more and more ridiculous ways to hurt a mob boss turned One-Winged Angel. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_77824082 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_77824082 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_77824082 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_79503ae9 | type |
Stout Strength | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_79503ae9 | comment |
Stout Strength: Ace Dick and his various forms, as well as Mobster Kingpin. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_79503ae9 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_79503ae9 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_79503ae9 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7aeb5c6f | type |
HardGay | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7aeb5c6f | comment |
Hard Gay: Hunk Rump, and, by extension, most of the gay porn magazines featured. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7aeb5c6f | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7aeb5c6f | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7aeb5c6f | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7bc0a5e5 | type |
Purple Is the New Black | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7bc0a5e5 | comment |
Purple Is the New Black: Any antagonist worth their salt is shrouded with black when they use their powers. Black Hole Mobster Kingpin and higher forms are depicted as black but shoot out purple, and the Midnight Crew's shadow powers are stated to be black but are depicted as a mix of black and purple. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7bc0a5e5 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7bc0a5e5 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7bc0a5e5 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7fbb2a3 | type |
Nice Job Breaking It, Hero! | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7fbb2a3 | comment |
Nice Job Breaking It, Hero: DMK and BHMK never would have formed as they did if not for Fiesta Ace Dick's actions. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7fbb2a3 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7fbb2a3 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_7fbb2a3 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_850cbe5c | type |
World of Chaos | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_850cbe5c | comment |
World of Chaos: The world accessed through desk forts and window portals. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_850cbe5c | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_850cbe5c | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_850cbe5c | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_859bbabc | type |
The Cassandra | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_859bbabc | comment |
The Cassandra: The Infinite Summation Honeybee Professor might be annoying, but it turns out his advice would've actually been pretty useful. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_859bbabc | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_859bbabc | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_859bbabc | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8618825d | type |
Portal Network | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8618825d | comment |
Portal Network: What would at first appear to be what is outside Problem Sleuth's window. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8618825d | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8618825d | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8618825d | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_863fa679 | type |
What Happened to the Mouse? | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_863fa679 | comment |
What Happened to the Mouse?: The (Zombie) Hired Muscle stops appearing after his death, not even in the afterlife like many of the other deceased characters, though the character Higgs Bonehead bears a resemblance to him, and the gentlemen encounter a mustachioed new gentleman who looks a lot like the HM at the end. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_863fa679 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_863fa679 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_863fa679 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_884e513b | type |
Medium Awareness | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_884e513b | comment |
Medium Awareness: Problem Sleuth is fully aware that he's in a video game. Whenever he's too lazy to put up with the webcomic's weird puzzle shit, he takes advantage of this knowledge by printing out cheat codes, re-loading save states, and looking up walkthroughs from Game Faqs. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_884e513b | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_884e513b | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_884e513b | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_898ff050 | type |
Villain Protagonist | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_898ff050 | comment |
Villain Protagonist: Mobster Kingpin takes user commands just like the three detectives. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_898ff050 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_898ff050 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_898ff050 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8a27f768 | type |
Space Whale | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8a27f768 | comment |
Space Whale: Harpooned. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8a27f768 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8a27f768 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8a27f768 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8bb79fdf | type |
Designated Girl Fight | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8bb79fdf | comment |
Designated Distaff Counterpart Fight: Hysterical Dame + Nervous Broad vs. Madame Murel. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8bb79fdf | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8bb79fdf | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8bb79fdf | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8c41d6e9 | type |
Nameless Narrative | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8c41d6e9 | comment |
Nameless Narrative: Many of the characters are only referred to by their titles. The only exceptions to this are Madame Murel, The Midnight Crew and possibly Death. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8c41d6e9 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8c41d6e9 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8c41d6e9 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8c83208f | type |
You Can't Get Ye Flask | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8c83208f | comment |
You Can't Get Ye Flask: Averted, since the command parser is a person. You DO get ye flask! Sometimes, the game refuses to acknowledge the existence of the pumpkin you're trying to get. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8c83208f | featureApplicability |
-1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8c83208f | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8c83208f | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8ca3832a | type |
Theme Table | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8ca3832a | comment |
Theme Table: Each detective has a certain body type (which in turn are each associated with a type of food, a truck carrying that food, and a district of the city that is named after the makers of that food, a gentleman with some sort of optical accessory, and a room in the Sleazy Brothel in the sky), an office, something keeping them from escaping their office, a different kind of window/portal to the World of Imagination, a stat in which they excel, a standard weapon/key, a candy weapon, a type of candy armor, a Super Mode based on both a classic movie monster and type of candy, a Distaff Counterpart (each of which have their own weapon/other object, two of which get a weapon/object used in painting and a undergarment that warps their physical properties, and one of which is just a clone of one of the detectives wearing a wig), an ultimate move, and a non-human race they go on a quest for (each of which terrorizes another of the races somehow, and each of which has some kind of emissary and a champion that represents a Fantasy Character Class). Mobster Kingpin gets in on most of this as well. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8ca3832a | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8ca3832a | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8ca3832a | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8cf6aa | type |
Literal Metaphor | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8cf6aa | comment |
Literal Metaphor: The Lazy Susan of Endowment seems like just another fake game mechanic used to initiate the previously mentioned Comb Rave, but turns out there is a physical manifestation of it in the world. Mobster Kingpin exploits this by replacing one of its receptacles with the one that he uses, allowing his boss form to use his own super move. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8cf6aa | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8cf6aa | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8cf6aa | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8e0430ab | type |
Non-Standard Game Over | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8e0430ab | comment |
Non Standard Game Over: | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8e0430ab | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8e0430ab | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8e0430ab | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8f0dc93c | type |
Dangerous Forbidden Technique | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8f0dc93c | comment |
Sepulchritude was presented as one, but Sleuth survives it. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8f0dc93c | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8f0dc93c | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_8f0dc93c | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9108b2c9 | type |
Grid Puzzle | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9108b2c9 | comment |
Grid Puzzle: Wizard's Sudoku is a Calvinball game that combines Sudoku with improbable stuff like jousting and chess. PI plays it with Death as one of the challenges to be beaten to achieve freedom. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9108b2c9 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9108b2c9 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9108b2c9 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_912b24c4 | type |
Art Shift | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_912b24c4 | comment |
Art Shift: For one page, the narrative continues through a delightfully charming Kate Beaton style comic. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_912b24c4 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_912b24c4 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_912b24c4 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_91697559 | type |
Half the Man He Used to Be | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_91697559 | comment |
Half the Man He Used to Be: "The window loses it's extra-dimensional portal properties, and severs you mid-way through. You are dead." | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_91697559 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_91697559 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_91697559 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_92163e88 | type |
Locked in a Room | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_92163e88 | comment |
Locked in a Room: Problem Sleuth and Ace Dick start out bitterly hating each other and both locked in their respective offices and the game ends when they finally escape. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_92163e88 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_92163e88 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_92163e88 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_933576c8 | type |
Mighty Glacier | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_933576c8 | comment |
Mighty Glacier: Pickle Inspector's "Tootsie Roll Frankenstein" transformation. Twice as strong as an actual glacier, but twice as slow, too! | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_933576c8 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_933576c8 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_933576c8 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_95a2cbd4 | type |
Exposition Fairy | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_95a2cbd4 | comment |
The Infinite Summation Honeybee Professor peppers his speech with bee-related puns ("Avoid 1:1 duplications which will lead to unwelcome 100% matter accretions, and you'll keep hiving a honey of a time!") until he gets muted. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_95a2cbd4 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_95a2cbd4 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_95a2cbd4 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9600368d | type |
Behind the Black | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9600368d | comment |
Behind the Black: A giant mural celebrating ethnic diversity is unexpectedly revealed to be on the fourth wall of Problem Sleuth's office, possibly symbolic of the comic's audience. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9600368d | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9600368d | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9600368d | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9657fe0f | type |
Transformation Sequence | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9657fe0f | comment |
Ace Dick does this literally when he becomes Fiesta Ace Dick in the Transformation Sequence linked immediately above. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9657fe0f | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9657fe0f | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9657fe0f | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_970c790a | type |
Big Bad | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_970c790a | comment |
Defeating DMK, a demonic entity who is vastly more powerful than Fluthulu, certainly counts as well. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_970c790a | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_970c790a | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_970c790a | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9cde2df1 | type |
Hand Cannon | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9cde2df1 | comment |
Hand Cannon: The Sniper's Sextant controls a giant cannon. Not a strict example, but a roundabout literal one. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9cde2df1 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9cde2df1 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9cde2df1 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d12bbc1 | type |
Foreshadowing | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d12bbc1 | comment |
Foreshadowing: Mixed with Call-Back due to the strip's improvisational nature. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d12bbc1 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d12bbc1 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d12bbc1 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d6427ec | type |
Time Travel | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d6427ec | comment |
Time Travel: Pickle Inspector, to downright incredible levels. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d6427ec | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d6427ec | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d6427ec | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d9a875f | type |
Character Alignment | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d9a875f | comment |
Character Alignment: Invoked using the ALLEGIANCE MENU to decide between siding with the weasels or the elves. Later, the ALLEGIANCE MESH depicts the convoluted alignment among the four kingdoms. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d9a875f | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d9a875f | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9d9a875f | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9dab0a6e | type |
Continuity Nod | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9dab0a6e | comment |
Continuity Nod: Over 1000 strips later, we rejoin the sunglasses that were stolen from the Starsky bust. Although the plot relevance makes this technically a Call-Back, it has the largest "time since last mention":"relevance to plot" ratio in the game. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9dab0a6e | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9dab0a6e | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_9dab0a6e | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a0ee1da5 | type |
Kitsch Collection | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a0ee1da5 | comment |
Kitsch Collection: Fancy Santas. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a0ee1da5 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a0ee1da5 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a0ee1da5 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a2ff4e6f | type |
Single Tear | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a2ff4e6f | comment |
Single Tear: Death sheds a tear of black liquid sorrow on two occasions: a tear of awe when PI solves a puzzle, and a tear of mourning when he loses his scythe. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a2ff4e6f | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a2ff4e6f | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a2ff4e6f | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a5f07aa1 | type |
Fight Woosh | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a5f07aa1 | comment |
Fight Woosh: Going outside with a window unplugged makes the world become metaphorical for a moment. And then a Beast appears! | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a5f07aa1 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a5f07aa1 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a5f07aa1 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a60e3252 | type |
Rule of Funny | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a60e3252 | comment |
General game mechanics adhere to Rule of Funny and Rule of Cool, and nothing else. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a60e3252 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a60e3252 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a60e3252 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a60f7120 | type |
Physical God | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a60f7120 | comment |
Physical God: Pickle Inspector ascends to godhood at one point. One of many Pickle Inspectors. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a60f7120 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a60f7120 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a60f7120 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a7faec8e | type |
Written Sound Effect | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a7faec8e | comment |
Written Sound Effect: Thud. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a7faec8e | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a7faec8e | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_a7faec8e | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_abe0f934 | type |
Dissimile | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_abe0f934 | comment |
Dissimile: "The candy mecha's legs scramble around like a chicken whose head decapitated itself and flew into the sky to fight a demonic mob boss." | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_abe0f934 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_abe0f934 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_abe0f934 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ac0827be | type |
Private Eye Monologue | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ac0827be | comment |
Private Eye Monologue: Parodied in several places, including the epilogue. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ac0827be | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ac0827be | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ac0827be | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ac8b2810 | type |
Concealing Canvas | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ac8b2810 | comment |
Concealing Canvas: Frequently subverted and otherwise played with. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ac8b2810 | featureApplicability |
-0.3 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ac8b2810 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ac8b2810 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_acecb17d | type |
Chekhov's Skill | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_acecb17d | comment |
Chekhov's Skill: PI and the Labyrinthine Sudocube Comprehsensile. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_acecb17d | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_acecb17d | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_acecb17d | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ad4a45be | type |
Final Boss | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ad4a45be | comment |
Final Boss: The battle with Demonhead Mobster Kingpin spans over half the comic and parodies several boss battle tropes. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ad4a45be | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ad4a45be | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ad4a45be | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_af05e6d0 | type |
The Treachery of Images | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_af05e6d0 | comment |
The Treachery of Images: The window on Problem Sleuth's front door quickly turns out to just be a piece of paper taped to it. Inverted with Ace Dick, when the piece of paper taped to his door turns out to be an actual window. Then we get Pickle Inspector punching through his window, thinking it's paper... which turns out to have no glass at all, just a hole with some floating letters connected to an elf's elevator shaft. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_af05e6d0 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_af05e6d0 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_af05e6d0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_afb0ad7f | type |
WeakSpot | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_afb0ad7f | comment |
Weak Spot: DMK's NETHER-REGIONAL VULNERABULB blooms, briefly exposing his WEAK SPOT. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_afb0ad7f | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_afb0ad7f | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_afb0ad7f | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b034d333 | type |
Film Noir | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b034d333 | comment |
Film Noir: The series started out as a pastiche of this before things got considerably more zany. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b034d333 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b034d333 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b034d333 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b39b94da | type |
Born Lucky | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b39b94da | comment |
Born Lucky: Mobster Kingpin. "As luck would have it, your VIM gauge maxes out." Later, it's revealed that he was cheating. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b39b94da | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b39b94da | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b39b94da | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b4999c69 | type |
Start Screen | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b4999c69 | comment |
Start Screen: Can only be accessed if you select the path for a non-standard game over via a soft reset. In Homestuck, clicking on the Problem Sleuth game cartridge boots up the start screen, complete with a theme tune. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b4999c69 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b4999c69 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b4999c69 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b4eff8a8 | type |
Epic Fail | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b4eff8a8 | comment |
Epic Fail: Past Future Pickle Inspector's ultimate attack against the Midnight Crew in this bonus strip. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b4eff8a8 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b4eff8a8 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b4eff8a8 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b77808f2 | type |
"Where Are They Now?" Epilogue | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b77808f2 | comment |
"Where Are They Now?" Epilogue: The epilogue shows what the characters of the Imaginary Realm are up to. Meanwhile, Team Sleuth is finally free to roam the Real City Streets and do some sleuthing. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b77808f2 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b77808f2 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b77808f2 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b9085a47 | type |
Summon Magic | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b9085a47 | comment |
Summon Magic: You do not have enough ELF TEARS to summon the WEASEL KING! SUMMON HENRY CLAY You call forth the blistering white hot fury that is MOE. You unsummon MOE. MOE will be of absolutely no use to you in this battle whatsoever. MK: SUMMON WILFORD BRIMLEY | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b9085a47 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b9085a47 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_b9085a47 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba236071 | type |
It Makes Sense in Context | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba236071 | comment |
It Makes Sense in Context: "Appoint Pickle Inspector as chosen savior of the weasels." "You cannot descend into the sky because the universe is not upside-down!!!" "It's DMK's third and final face. He is more fearsome than ever, with THREE HEALTH METERS, and a deadly BLACK HOLE VERSION OF HIS NON-IMAGINARY SELF pulsing on top of his HAT." | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba236071 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba236071 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba236071 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba389b4 | type |
Swiss-Army Tears | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba389b4 | comment |
Swiss-Army Tears: Elf tears. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba389b4 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba389b4 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba389b4 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba6baee1 | type |
High-Altitude Battle | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba6baee1 | comment |
High-Altitude Battle: The final battle against DMK takes place in the airspace between the Imaginary City Streets and the Four Kingdoms. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba6baee1 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba6baee1 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba6baee1 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba7c20be | type |
Call a Hit Point a "Smeerp" | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba7c20be | comment |
Call a Hit Point a "Smeerp": There's no end to them. Vitality Carats. Gumption Wafers. Pep Gold. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba7c20be | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba7c20be | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ba7c20be | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bd2812b5 | type |
Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bd2812b5 | comment |
Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence: One of PI's duplicates decides to fly away and ascend to godhood. He becomes Godhead Pickle Inspector and only responds to the command "Fondly regard creation". | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bd2812b5 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bd2812b5 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bd2812b5 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bd9ad581 | type |
Stairway to Heaven | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bd9ad581 | comment |
Stairway to Heaven: DMK: LADDER TO HELL | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bd9ad581 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bd9ad581 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bd9ad581 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bef696dd | type |
Mind Screw | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bef696dd | comment |
Mind Screw: It can become increasingly difficult to tell where (and when) everybody is. Summed up in this line: "You're not totally sure, but you think this means there are now three Ace Dicks running around." Mind Screwdriver: Thank goodness Godhead Pickle Inspector explains it all at one point. He also thinks you should just relax and have fun, and not worry too much about it. And then Death provides a recap later. And later there's one by the Devil. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bef696dd | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bef696dd | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bef696dd | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bf2412a1 | type |
Recap Episode | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bf2412a1 | comment |
Recap Episode: Two of them (the first one by Death, the second one by the Devil), and a third one on the wiki. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bf2412a1 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bf2412a1 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bf2412a1 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bf7cad7d | type |
Locked Door | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bf7cad7d | comment |
Locked Door: Almost all of them, except, ironically, Death's door. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bf7cad7d | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bf7cad7d | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_bf7cad7d | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c09dbbbb | type |
Weaksauce Weakness | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c09dbbbb | comment |
Weaksauce Weakness: Mobster Kingpin is completely invulnerable to all harm...until his Emotions or Blood Sugar are raised. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c09dbbbb | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c09dbbbb | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c09dbbbb | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c145f69b | type |
Subverted Trope | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c145f69b | comment |
Subverted, when Ace Dick becomes... Ace Dick. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c145f69b | featureApplicability |
-0.3 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c145f69b | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c145f69b | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c1cef253 | type |
Nice, Mean, and In-Between | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c1cef253 | comment |
Nice Mean And In Between: Pickle Inspector is the nice of the bunch, being a generally polite and affable fellow. The brutish Ace Dick lacks manners and falls into being the meanest one. Problem Sleuth is a smooth talker who is capable of convincing people with his charisma, but isn't particularly polite, so he's the in-between. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c1cef253 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c1cef253 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c1cef253 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c2299d6e | type |
Cutting the Knot | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c2299d6e | comment |
Cutting the Knot: After having a solved puzzle reset, Fiesta Ace Dick uses this to solve it a second time. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c2299d6e | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c2299d6e | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c2299d6e | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c564ef1 | type |
Solve the Soup Cans | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c564ef1 | comment |
Solve the Soup Cans: More and more weird puzzle shit as the story progresses. The Moonlight Sonata piano from Resident Evil makes a cameo. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c564ef1 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c564ef1 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c564ef1 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c58daf16 | type |
The Pen Is Mightier | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c58daf16 | comment |
The Pen Is Mightier: The Tectrix of the Arbitor has item confusion with the legendary TECTRIXCALIBUR. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c58daf16 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c58daf16 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c58daf16 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c63e7d67 | type |
Invoked | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c63e7d67 | comment |
Invoked using the ALLEGIANCE MENU to decide between siding with the weasels or the elves. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c63e7d67 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c63e7d67 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c63e7d67 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c75df49a | type |
Shout-Out | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c75df49a | comment |
You call forth the blistering white hot fury that is MOE. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c75df49a | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c75df49a | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c75df49a | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c8f98eb5 | type |
Ontological Mystery | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c8f98eb5 | comment |
Ontological Mystery: When you boil down the plot, the characters are trapped in their office buildingnote and the imaginary world, which together form a very large Closed Circle and need to learn how to use their environmentnote Despite being trapped in his own office, Problem Sleuth knows remarkably little about it in order to escape. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c8f98eb5 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c8f98eb5 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c8f98eb5 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c93a6560 | type |
Impaled with Extreme Prejudice | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c93a6560 | comment |
Impaled with Extreme Prejudice: Mobster Kingpin ends up falling onto the Ham Needle from a really large distance. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c93a6560 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c93a6560 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_c93a6560 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ca2608c5 | type |
Wicked Weasel | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ca2608c5 | comment |
Wicked Weasel: Weasels comprise one of the Four Kingdoms. Pickle Inspector is their chosen saviour, and they are quite susceptible to flipping the fuck out. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ca2608c5 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ca2608c5 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ca2608c5 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ca85e684 | type |
Power Trio | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ca85e684 | comment |
Power Trio: Early on before the cast expands, the three detectives act as this. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ca85e684 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ca85e684 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ca85e684 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_cc4d190a | type |
Did You Just Punch Out Cthulhu? | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_cc4d190a | comment |
Did You Just Punch Out Cthulhu?: No, Fluthlu. Defeating DMK, a demonic entity who is vastly more powerful than Fluthulu, certainly counts as well. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_cc4d190a | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_cc4d190a | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_cc4d190a | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ce104b8e | type |
Serial Escalation | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ce104b8e | comment |
Serial Escalation: How utterly ridiculous can the game mechanics get? How ridiculously powerful can the cast's attacks get? Answer: very. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ce104b8e | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ce104b8e | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ce104b8e | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_cfbbd075 | type |
Porn Stash | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_cfbbd075 | comment |
Porn Stash: Gay porn stash. Problem Sleuth seems to have a tendency to be keeping Hunk Rump magazine somewhere nearby. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_cfbbd075 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_cfbbd075 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_cfbbd075 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d148b019 | type |
Mundane Made Awesome | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d148b019 | comment |
Mundane Made Awesome: So very, very much. Highlighted in the Clip Show Tribute, which takes all the frames of the entire comic and sets them to orchestral music. Best example: DING. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d148b019 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d148b019 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d148b019 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d19dc823 | type |
The Gods Must Be Lazy | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d19dc823 | comment |
The Gods Must Be Lazy: GPI will only respond to the command "Fondly regard creation". He actually does do two things, but those things are create the universe via Stable Time Loop with the help of the temporally-replicating Pickle Inspectors and sewing the universe back together when it is torn apart. Never once does he directly help the protagonists, except for perhaps in this instance. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d19dc823 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d19dc823 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d19dc823 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d250df04 | type |
Creation Myth | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d250df04 | comment |
Creation Myth: With equal parts absurd myth and hard science. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d250df04 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d250df04 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d250df04 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d2ccb43e | type |
Delicious Distraction | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d2ccb43e | comment |
Delicious Distraction: Battle Technique: Torso Flail. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d2ccb43e | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d2ccb43e | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d2ccb43e | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d2ddb362 | type |
ReasonYouSuckSpeech | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d2ddb362 | comment |
"Reason You Suck" Speech: Parodied; Sleuth gives Kingpin a "Scathing" letter letting him know how much the tyrant's been infuriating the heroes, but it's little more than a short note full of grade school taunts. It's still enough to make him reel from the burn. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d2ddb362 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d2ddb362 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d2ddb362 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d3f9fdb3 | type |
Gamebooks | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d3f9fdb3 | comment |
Gamebooks: Parodied. Some pages offer a choice between two commands. The first one leads to a very obvious Game Over, while the second one advances the story. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d3f9fdb3 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d3f9fdb3 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d3f9fdb3 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d525f857 | type |
Sci-Fi Writers Have No Sense of Scale | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d525f857 | comment |
Sci-Fi Writers Have No Sense of Scale: "Complain that the MASS of the OBSERVABLE UNIVERSE is only thought to be 3x10^52kg. DMMK, at 100x10^100kg, weighs about thirty trillion trillion trillion trillion times MORE than the MASS of the OBSERVABLE UNIVERSE." Reply from Andrew Hussie: The universe is becoming a rather crowded place.'' | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d525f857 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d525f857 | featureConfidence |
1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d525f857 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d848560f | type |
Unusual Euphemism | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d848560f | comment |
Unusual Euphemism: All of Problem Sleuth's gun attacks are named for negotiation techniques-the longer and more complicated, the more powerful. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d848560f | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d848560f | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d90ab0d2 | type |
Big, Stupid Doodoo-Head | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d90ab0d2 | comment |
Big, Stupid Doodoo-Head: Team Sleuth is notoriously bad at writing insults to each other. Ace Dick calls Problem Sleuth an "Ass Hole" (note the space), PS can't even rhyme his insults, and the worst PI can come up with is meekly stating that Problem Sleuth is impolite. PS would later use a similar letter about how much DMK sucks as ammo for his Pax Problicum attack, which somehow actually shook the guy enough to make a serious spike to his Sick Burn meter. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d90ab0d2 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d90ab0d2 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d99d5e27 | type |
Puppet Gun | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d99d5e27 | comment |
Puppet Gun: Pickle Inspector aims the CLOCK TOWER SNIPER CANNON via the SNIPER RIFLE. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d99d5e27 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_d99d5e27 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_daba19f1 | type |
Portal Cut | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_daba19f1 | comment |
Portal Cut: What happens if a window loses power while something is in it. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_daba19f1 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_daba19f1 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_dae5c997 | type |
Action Girl | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_dae5c997 | comment |
Action Girl: Despite their less-than-intimidating monikers, both Hysterical Dame and Nervous Broad can hold their own in a scrap. Madame Murel is another example of the Dark Action Girl variety. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_dae5c997 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_dae5c997 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_dbca2c99 | type |
Red Herring | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_dbca2c99 | comment |
Red Herring: Several items are presented to the reader as possible scopes for the SNIPER RIFLE before Pickle Inspector finally gets one. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_dbca2c99 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_dbca2c99 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e15ba0e6 | type |
"Super Sentai" Stance | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e15ba0e6 | comment |
"Super Sentai" Stance: ...because SHIT JUST GOT REAL. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e15ba0e6 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e15ba0e6 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e2a6ebc1 | type |
Closed Circle | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e2a6ebc1 | comment |
Closed Circle: The entirety of Problem Sleuth. It turns out to be a BIG (imaginary) circle. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e2a6ebc1 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e2a6ebc1 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e2e80e71 | type |
Ass-Kicking Pose | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e2e80e71 | comment |
Ass Kicking Pose: After arming themselves with powerful candy guns, PS, AD, and PI pose as a team because SHIT JUST GOT REAL. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e2e80e71 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e2e80e71 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e3048d1b | type |
Amateur Sleuth | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e3048d1b | comment |
Amateur Sleuth: All three protagonists, allegedly: they never actually do any sleuthing. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e3048d1b | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e3048d1b | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e3ab9e00 | type |
Turns Red | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e3ab9e00 | comment |
Turns Red: Ace Dick does this literally when he becomes Fiesta Ace Dick in the Transformation Sequence linked immediately above. When the final boss is down to his last Health Aegis, he gains an extra health bar (for a total of three bars), instantaneous regeneration, and more aggressive attacks. When he's brought down to his final health bar, he spawns an excessive number of health bars, to the dismay of the MSPA readers. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e3ab9e00 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e6f18344 | type |
Humongous Mecha | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e6f18344 | comment |
Humongous Mecha: Made out of candy. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e6f18344 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e7b73414 | type |
Sniper Rifle | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e7b73414 | comment |
Sniper Rifle: The SNIPER'S SEXTANT. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e7b73414 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e7b73414 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e8465b72 | type |
Purely Aesthetic Era | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e8465b72 | comment |
Purely Aesthetic Era: Problem Sleuth is supposed to be set in The Roaring '20s, but you wouldn't know that if they didn't mention bootlegging and Prohibition. At one point PS looks up a solution to a puzzle on GameFAQs. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e8465b72 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e8491efa | type |
Don't Fear the Reaper | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e8491efa | comment |
Don't Fear the Reaper: Death is actually a pretty nice guy with a love for games. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e8491efa | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e879631f | type |
Webcomic Print Collection | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e879631f | comment |
Webcomic Print Collection: The entire comic has been compiled into 5 volumes at Topatoco.com, with commentary and a foreword by Ryan North as well as several notes from the author. Sadly, they've all gone out of print. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e879631f | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e8cae797 | type |
Freudian Trio | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e8cae797 | comment |
Freudian Trio: The three detectives act as this. Id: Ace Dick (brash, gluttonous and violent) Ego: Problem Sleuth (charismatic jack-of-all-trades) Superego: Pickle Inspector (highly intelligent and good at puzzles) | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e8cae797 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e9702c83 | type |
Opposite-Sex Clone | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e9702c83 | comment |
Opposite-Sex Clone: Subverted. Ace Dick had too little imagination for a Distaff Counterpart, and instead just became a clone of himself with a blonde wig/Prussian Picklehaube. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e9702c83 | featureApplicability |
-0.3 | |
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1.0 | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e9702c83 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e9d6eff8 | type |
Cool Airship | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e9d6eff8 | comment |
Cool Airship: Mobster Kingpin's ship, the CHICAGO OVERCOAT, black thorn of the imaginary skies. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e9d6eff8 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_e9d6eff8 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ea85d6ea | type |
All Just a Dream | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ea85d6ea | comment |
All Just a Dream: Subverted. The "imaginary universe" that at first seems like a shared dream world is a tangible location that can be accessed several different ways. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ea85d6ea | featureApplicability |
-0.3 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ea85d6ea | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_edae412c | type |
Fighter, Mage, Thief | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_edae412c | comment |
Fighter, Mage, Thief: Team Sleuth consists of an easily-riled stocky brawler, an imagination-wielding loon, and a dagger-throwing, smooth-talking speedy bastard. Additionally, the whores collected by NB and HD become this. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_edae412c | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_edae412c | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ee7ed46e | type |
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ee7ed46e | comment |
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Problem Sleuth, Ace Dick, and Pickle Inspector are all supposedly detectives, though the story really has next to nothing that involves solving crimes and what not. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_ee7ed46e | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f1d3f0c9 | type |
Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f1d3f0c9 | comment |
Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness: Newly-introduced names take on more and more of this further as the game gets along. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f1d3f0c9 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f2877d9e | type |
IncrediblyLamePun | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f2877d9e | comment |
Incredibly Lame Pun: Fondly regard creation/crustacean/crenellation/donation. Succumb to unfathomable bloodlust/bratwurst. It has a HAIRPIN trigger. It could be that these are the one thousand angels which are said to dance on the head of a pin...Or the head of a KINGPIN. You attempt to woo your fan by turning it on. The Infinite Summation Honeybee Professor peppers his speech with bee-related puns ("Avoid 1:1 duplications which will lead to unwelcome 100% matter accretions, and you'll keep hiving a honey of a time!") until he gets muted. Then Honeybee Professor gets right back at it once he gets unmuted. And then there's this. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f2877d9e | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f46fb603 | type |
Pungeon Master | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f46fb603 | comment |
Pungeon Master: Honeybee Professor makes a bee pun during every opportunity he gets. It's a good thing you get the option to mute him. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f46fb603 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f46fb603 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f64a9cf7 | type |
Earn Your Happy Ending | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f64a9cf7 | comment |
Earn Your Happy Ending: All the boys wanted was to escape their offices and get on with their sleuthing. To do so, they had to journey through fantastic worlds a hundred times over, die a few times, solve a perplexing number of preposterous puzzles, subject themselves to reality-warping shenanigans of a profound nature, and engage in an entirely-too-long, highly-difficult, insanely-complex fight against a demonic mobster. But, in the end, they get their reward. The world is real. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f64a9cf7 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f6b70c98 | type |
Strongly Worded Letter | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f6b70c98 | comment |
Strongly Worded Letter: Problem Sleuth sends one to Mobster Kingpin. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f6b70c98 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f76f8dd0 | type |
Role-Playing Game 'Verse | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f76f8dd0 | comment |
Role-Playing Game 'Verse: All of the detectives and the Mobster Kingpin have (weirdly named) stats and hitpoints—towards the end more and more bizarre bonus powers also appear. Imagination: Magic, intelligence, and bonus to power in Imaginary areas. Pulchritude: Evasion and Diplomacy/Charisma. Vim: Strength and Health. Each also has a expendable item that temporarily boosts it much in the manner of potions. Imagination is boosted by alcohol, Pulchritude is boosted by candy, and Vim is boosted by hotsauce. Early in the game, Vim is boosted by coffee, so really any hot drink will do. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f76f8dd0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f9f2c33 | type |
Running Gag | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f9f2c33 | comment |
Running Gag: Items switching back and forth between weapons and completely unrelated objects (e.g., a revolver becoming keys or a chainsaw becoming lipstick), responding to characters attempting to ride something like a mechanical bull (at times something about to explode) with "Wow, what a fucking waste of time!" and weasels "flipping the fuck out". Business cards loaded with Double Entendre. Subverted with Glass Blowers, Inc. Ace Dick punches X in the snout to establish superiority. Xhearst is particularly enamored by your rowdy, no-nonsense brand of ruffianism. Ace Dick's astonishing lack of imagination to the point where all of his alter egos are just him. And of course: "Quickly retrieve arms from [X]." "You've already got arms, [another word for idiot]!" "Throw hat down in disgust." | |
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-0.3 | |
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1.0 | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_f9f2c33 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fc151e9d | type |
Department of Redundancy Department | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fc151e9d | comment |
Department of Redundancy Department: If your IMAGINATION was a face you would punch it. In the face. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fc151e9d | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fc33ff16 | type |
One-Winged Angel | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fc33ff16 | comment |
One-Winged Angel: It's MK's hideous ultimate form, DEMONHEAD MOBSTER KINGPIN. | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fc33ff16 | featureApplicability |
1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
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Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fc33ff16 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fc7c4f92 | type |
Canon Immigrant | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fc7c4f92 | comment |
Canon Immigrant: Ace Dick ends up falling backwards in canon into Jailbreak, revealing answers brought up to questions in a different game. Ace Dick also visits the swamp from Bard Quest. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fc7c4f92 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fe0330fb | type |
Brick Joke | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fe0330fb | comment |
Brick Joke: Almost every Brick Joke is also a Chekhov's Gun, but one example that fits better here is Ace Dick walking the UGLY DOG. | |
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1.0 | |
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1.0 | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) | hasFeature |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_fe0330fb | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_feb1cd82 | type |
Cut and Paste Comic | |
Problem Sleuth (Webcomic) / int_feb1cd82 | comment |
Cut and Paste Comic: Lampshaded in some of the "pose as a team" commands; "You copy and paste your previous poses into a new file and animate the background rapidly." | |
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ItemName | |
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