Line #30 Webcomic/CityOfDream


1	''[[http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/City_of_Dream/ City of Dream]]'' is a try on modern fantasy webcomic made by Mauricio Rodriguez, also known as Tropers/{{mauri}}. The premise is to take some of the ideas of magic in a modern scenario through the eyes of ThoseTwoGuys, even putting them in deadly situations just for added fun. However, as a few {{Crossover}} files have shown DeathIsCheap due to resurrection spells being available, it doesn't mean that Death isn’t taking puns when called for.
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3	Some of the newer pages are hinting to the {{Masquerade}} and a possibility of a {{Cerebus Syndrome}}.
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5	Currently hosted at Platform/TheDuck [[http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/City_of_Dream/ here]] and in Platform/ComicFury [[http://cityofdream.thecomicseries.com/ here]].
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7	!!This work provides examples of:
8	* ArtEvolution: The "recalling" provides numerous examples of it, as it is a section where old art is stored.
9	* AtomicFBomb: At the end of [[spoiler: the NoobCave]], where it is censored with a soap bubble that ends up covering a large part of the city.
10	* BattleDiscretionShot: The shot cuts to the mugs of MissionControl, with a mention of the MediaWatchdog.
11	* BelligerentSexualTension: Called out by a member of the Otaku horde.
12	* BlazingInfernoHellfireSauce: Mentioned at the end of the undead crossover with a Jhut Bolokia sauce jar, to get Webcomic/GeorgeTheDragon to drain a lake.
13	* BrilliantButLazy: Mizuiro's reaction to a work-related letter on her day off, with hints of RidiculousProcrastinator, depending on the reader.
14	* ButtMonkey: Mauri, after receiving a [[OneHitKill one hit knock out technique]], a couple of punches to the head, and a tea kettle all in the course of a CatFight.
15	* TheCameo: The author is fond of these and {{Shout Out}}s.
16	** Some of the pages include characters like [[Webcomic/GirlGenius Risa Ohki]].
17	** Creator/PhilFoglio gets in a couple of times with his hat while selling a copy of [[Webcomic/GirlGenius Klaus Wulfenbach’ Monograph to communicate in the workplace.]]
18	** UsefulNotes/WinstonChurchill is one of the historical figures hidden in the time passing moments.
19	** In solely the scene where they change to Japan, there are references to Music/TheBeatles, ''Manga/{{Doraemon}}'', ''Series/DoctorWho'', ''ComicStrip/{{Nodwick}}'', ''WesternAnimation/DarkwingDuck'', and Supercreep.
20	* CloudCuckooLander: Some pages are dedicated to showing why it's a bad idea to use magic without any training.
21	* {{Combos}}: In closed spaces, combining the echo and a few common items (such as alcohol and a lighter) can be dangerous.
22	* CrossDresser: One male was forced to wear a {{Miko}} outfit. Bonus points since the guy looked decent in it.
23	* {{Crossover}}: [[Webcomic/LifeAndDeath Bobby and Steve]] show up when there is an actual death.
24	* DoubleStandardAbuseFemaleOnMale
25	** On the clueless side while delivering a safety {{Aesop}}.
26	** This is the implied modus operandi of the team.
27	* DuckSeasonRabbitSeason: Addressed in Non Canon Theater in an attempt to deconstruct it, using a ParodySue, with a set of [[Franchise/StarTrek Enterprise insignias]] - making the MS (MarySue) sign.
28	** [[http://www.drunkduck.com/City_of_Dream/5418374/ The first time]], it is analyzed with the ultimate realization that FailureIsTheOnlyOption.
29	** [[http://www.drunkduck.com/City_of_Dream/5421916/ In the second take]], there is a [[TakeAThirdOption third option]], with a hope to distract the shotgun and get the rabbits while running away, only to have WesternAnimation/BugsBunny be an outright villain and almost reenact the infamous scene in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i4FXdGTUbA “Hare Ribbin”]]. [[spoiler: This time Bugs pulls the trigger.]]
30	* DurableDeathtrap: There are auto-reloading ones in an [[TempleOfDoom Ancient Monastery]]. It still needs to be explained why those still had ammo despite all the years.
31	* EnemySummoner: During the Crossover there are lich-summoning skeleton {{mooks}}...including reviving a little skeleton cat.
32	* FriendshipDenial: Kitsune gets a lot of this during the comic until [[OhCrap the realization]]. Bonus points for her [[JerkassWithAHeartOfGold “father aligned” sister]] giving her some perspective. She eventually admits it while in a crisis, asking for books to be delivered to her home.
33	* GargleBlaster: Used with the four horseman, and taken further when the bar tries to mimic Mizuiro's drinking feat. The barman uses the wheelbarrow to move them out.
34	* GeniusDitz: Mizuiro is viewed as one by her peers and superiors, being scolded for some of her procedures as well as her refusal to fill in ObstructiveBureaucrat forms. She is proven as a good theorist but never showing a good combat capacity when checked by her peers.
35	* GratuitousLatin:
36	** ''Casualis Viator'', which means Accidental Traveler.
37	** ''Ezeru Gitmalu'', which means Perfect Curse in Sumerian.
38	* IWantGrandkids: This is a possible interpretation for why Kitsune's father wants his daughters to be dating [[HeirClubForMen and get a boy who can inherit all the fighting techniques.]]
39	* {{Jerkass}}: Kitsune’s father to his ex-wife. She leaves him because he refused to let her grow. It is implied that she asked someone to look after her daughters in her stead to avoid ParentalAbandonment issues.
40	* KentBrockmanNews: Just Niki the chef, Niki in the betting scheme, and Niki doing the news.
41	* LargeHam: Played literally with an enchanted item that resembles a piece of ham. The warning tag is literally made for Large Hams, such as Creator/TimCurry, Creator/BrianBlessed, Creator/WilliamShatner, and Creator/JonathanPryce.
42	* LethalChef: Making a section of the city wear gas masks when you cook is definitely an indicator you are this.
43	* LoadingScreen: This is a non-video game example, thanks to the placeholders under the “Please Wait” title.
44	* {{MacGuffin}}: Mentioned as the cause of the Crossover cause: the possible items are a winged bacon, a faced egg, a Tanuki doll, and Franchise/HelloKitty. [[SarcasmMode Gee, what may have angered the dead into waking up?]]
45	* MissionControl: Taken as part of a cruel joke on a certain ''Franchise/StarWars'' addict.
46	* NighInvulnerability: Discussed when it comes to hair.
47	* NonCombatExp: A small spoof: vandalism nets experience per piece destroyed and ignoring the slime makes the slime go to the shrink friend.
48	* NoobCave: [[InvertedTrope Mentioned as a hangover cure]], a place where people have a test to keep their Adventurers' license and where you have to keep on BribingYourWayToVictory. Nothing cures a hangover like NightmareFuel. [[spoiler: The last part however lands with a SoapPunishment]]
49	* NoodleIncident: People inside of canned chicken cans.
50	* OffscreenRebuilding: Explained by the rebuilding crews.
51	* OhCrap: Mauri shows this when in a test the teacher gives the assignment of beating down an entire Rugby team, the Paladins. This is done as part of an exam.
52	* OneSizeFitsAll: Spoofed with the old forge after the Noob Cave parody.
53	* PointyHairedBoss: Of the bearded flavor.
54	* PutOnABus: Brandalyn and Sergio. Sergio’s feats are still used to bill Mauri when they cleaned the telekinetic tapeworms and the damage of the high teach saber.
55	* RapidHairGrowth: Acknowledges this trope in many strips as an off-screen cure for all the fire spells misfiring. The one who prepares and sells these is owner of a TheLittleShopThatWasntThereYesterday.
56	* RedShirtArmy: Mentioned with the red shirt squad that is vaguely aware of their status as a RedShirt, especially considering that the ButtMonkey mentions it.
57	%%* RightBehindMe: Taken and lampshaded, and used to mention the power of comedy.
58	%%* SchrodingersGun: How a lot of the information is fleshed out.
59	* ShoutOut
60	** The author is fond on these and the Cameos. The character Jessica was found cosplaying [[VideoGame/BreathOfFireIII Momo]] and nicknamed until she is asked to come back to her sense after the LethalChef knocks her down with just the smell of the meal.
61	** Another example is for ''Franchise/KungFuPanda'' with the same weakness: stairs.
62	** Or the ''Webcomic/GirlGenius'' one, on the Chapter "Truth and Puppets". That one is sneaky unless you recall the Klaus Story and notice the poses.
63	** ''Franchise/IndianaJones'' gets a not-so-stealthy one near a pot in the philosophy corner at the end of "Viewing History". But considering how important stuff gets treated archaeologists tend to smile on that ending.
64	** It gets interesting when some philosophy rants bring ''Manga/NegimaMagisterNegiMagi'' and historical figures to analysis.
65	** The Lifby soap is a direct call to ''Film/AChristmasStory''.
66	** Some of the T-shirts are for certain programs and games. One in particular is calling [[VideoGame/CommandAndConquerRedAlert3 Futuretech]].
67	** There is to some degree a "Love Letter" to the whole MagicalGirl genre in terms of getting one that is possibly starting to become terribly GenreSavvy.
68	%%* SoapPunishment: Played straight when a Bear orders it. Which leads to TalkingWithSigns.
69	* SpitTake: Pulling it from inside an animal costume.
70	* TheBigDamnKiss: Analyzed on how it can get annoying on some media.
71	* TheLittleShopThatWasntThereYesterday: Written inside the trope and {{Justified\|Trope}}: The traffic of special goods requires that the shop to be mobile and if the shop is interested in buying it sends someone of trust to get it. [[FridgeLogic It also makes refunds near to impossible to get.]]
72	* ThoseTwoGuys: The intended take on the Point of View of the story, since taking from TheHero is a bad option.
73	* TrashOfTheTitans: The usual off screen work for ThoseTwoGuys.
74	* VictoryPose: Taken a couple of times after some fights, but the non worded one looks more worked on the characters.

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