gaming Let Me Tell You About Homestuck

[InfinityWhale 771]

For those of you who aren't in the know, Homestuck is an webcomic made by Andrew Hussie, the latest in a line of webcomics known collectively as MS Paint Adventures. It was originally interactive, taking commands from the fans, but this was discontinued as the plot became far too big for it.

Homestuck is an absolutely massive story focused around a game that has drastic and universe reaching consequences, starting around 4 kids who are playing this game and gradually growing in scope and size. It has action, adventure, drama, feels, humor, timeline shenanigans, and genuinely lovable characters. One of my friends said it best: "Homestuck has something for everyone, its just a question of whether its enough to get into." If you haven't done so, I would encourage that you give it a try, though it starts a bit slow in the beginning, it is well worth the effort.

I know that there is a lot of enmity between the fans of My Little Pony and the Homestuck fandom, but you shouldn't let that get in the way of enjoying this incredible show. In fact, Hussie has shown at least a knowledge of ponies, with a cameo later in the comic by one of the ponies. You don't have to join the fandom, just give the comic a try.

I looked for a thread about this, but I didn't find one, so I figured I'd give everyone a chance to talk about it. Any questions, ask me.

 

If you are already a fan, what did you like about the show, favorite troll, best part, etc.? My favorite trolls are Aradia (post-robot) and Gamzee, my favorite part so far has been Cascade (but no surprise there), and I want to finallly see Lord English get his comeuppance.

[Cakesplat 38]

The introductory game just kills it for me, though some of the fan art looks interesting. Nothing worth sitting through that, though.

[Mushy Giant Friend 206]

It looks like quite a good game, and I would like to get further than I normally do, as I usually get 5 panels in and then quit. I just get bored easily, but I want to play the game! ;_;

Oh well...

[InfinityWhale 771]

 

 

If you are getting bored too quickly to become enthralled in this epic and tantalizing story, I might offer a carrot in order to urge you on in your epic quest for understanding this narrative.

 

http://www.mspaintadventures.com/cascade.php?s=6&p=6009

 

Watch this and tell me you have no interest whatsoever.

[SrFrog 927]

I tried it in at least a couple of different occasion but like Cakesplat said, the introduction is a freaking buzzkill. It's just not my thing, though admittedly it does have a lot going for it.

[InfinityWhale 771]

I tried it in at least a couple of different occasion but like Cakesplat said, the introduction is a freaking buzzkill. It's just not my thing, though admittedly it does have a lot going for it.

 

The best strategy I know is an archive binge, which can be difficult but effective in the long run. If that doesn't work, maybe try being drunk. : P

[Pony Joe 583]

THANK YOU! I've been bugging the forums about Homestuck (mainly the music) for a loooooooong time now, with nobody to really discuss it with.

 

And to clear up a misconception about the comic...

 

The introductory game just kills it for me...

 

It looks like quite a good game...

 

It's not a game by any conceivable stretch of the imagination. True, it has interactive segments, but they're always either completely linear and skippable or solely focused on information gathering. The comic is told through many mediums, including GIFs, Flash animations, changes in the layout of the website itself, and huge walls of expository text. The "gamey" portions of it are the vast minority of pages.

 

My best advice for those stuck (heh, heh) in Act 1 would just be to set aside some time and stick with it until the end of Act 2. I know, it's quite a bit of reading, but there's plenty of humor and intrigue that picks up as the story goes. If, by the end of Act 2, you don't feel like continuing, it's probably not your thing.

 

EDIT: one more thing...

 

 

http://www.mspaintad...<br /><br />Watch this and tell me you have no interest whatsoever.

 

I think this is a clearer, less spoilerific page to show off what the comic becomes.

Edited October 2, 2012 by Pony Joe

[InfinityWhale 771]

 

Good to find another Homestuck out there, I was beginning to think I was the only one!

 

I put it under Games because I figured it was about the closest. I used Cascade because CASCADE, but yeah, yours probably works better.

 

Anyway, favorite character? What would you be if you were in Sburb?

[Crispy 5,563]

If that doesn't work, maybe try being drunk. : P

 

This should just be posted on the top of the Life Advice thread. It works for everything.

 

Anyway, I've been tempted to get into this. You can't walk around Tumblr for five minutes without at least one mention of Homestuck.

[InfinityWhale 771]

This should just be posted on the top of the Life Advice thread. It works for everything.

 

Anyway, I've been tempted to get into this. You can't walk around Tumblr for five minutes without at least one mention of Homestuck.

 

I would suggest it. Just be prepared for some long-lasting confusions and also pay attention, because there is a LOT going on, even in the early chapters.

[Pony Joe 583]

Anyway, favorite character? What would you be if you were in Sburb?

 

My favorites have to be John (probably the most realistic 13-year-old personality in the comic, and also the most relatable) and Karkat (great character arc, easy to hate in the beginning and impossible not to love by the end).

 

My title would probably be the Page of Mind, if I were to guess. How about you?

[InfinityWhale 771]

My favorites have to be John (probably the most realistic 13-year-old personality in the comic, and also the most relatable) and Karkat (great character arc, easy to hate in the beginning and impossible not to love by the end).

 

My title would probably be the Page of Mind, if I were to guess. How about you?

 

I like John and Aradia about the same, and Terezi is competitive at their best. As for my task, I'd be the Bard of Space and focus on changing the velocities of objects. I used to check it intermittently, but recently I've been getting more and more careful about getting each update as it comes out.