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[Freack]

Then use a better title. Like Mine. It is the best.

And maybe a different medium just means, not WEB comic. Or, different genre, like not fake-game genre.

[PatsuSenpai]

Hussie has gone basically as big as a story can get, what with creating universes; what do you think his next story will be like? Do you think it will be drastically smaller-scaled, or are you hoping for more video game-esque complexities and grandeur?

Thats actually a tough question. As much as I love this whole video game universe story. I would also like to see some of what else Andrew is capable of. You know what I mean?

[bloodyEmissary]

Then use a better title. Like Mine. It is the best.

And maybe a different medium just means, not WEB comic. Or, different genre, like not fake-game genre.

My title is the best because it is amusingly tautological.

What if Hussie's new medium was PORN
I would laugh.

[Tirgo]

Thats actually a tough question. As much as I love this whole video game universe story. I would also like to see some of what else Andrew is capable of. You know what I mean?

i'm gonna love when i'm watching abc in 15 years and see THIS SUMMER, FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ANDREW HUSSIE

My title is the best because it is amusingly tautological.

What if Hussie's new medium was PORN
I would laugh.

i would pay good money to watch a porn written and directed by andrew hussie

it would be pretty much the funniest thing ever

[Ace of Dark-Hearts]

And maybe a different medium just means, not WEB comic. Or, different genre, like not fake-game genre.

Yeah this.

Thats actually a tough question. As much as I love this whole video game universe story. I would also like to see some of what else Andrew is capable of. You know what I mean?

Yeah, I know how you feel.

But then again, I feel as though the video game parodies is like one of the major attractions of MSPA in general. If he could find a way to include the same complexities and strange dynamics without the parodies that might do the trick.

i'm gonna love when i'm watching abc in 15 years and see THIS SUMMER, FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ANDREW HUSSIE

I actually wouldn't be surprised if he managed to get a TV series/movie made. He definitely has the talent.

Unfortunately, Homestuck just isn't applicable in a medium such as television.

[Freack]

What if Hussie's new medium was PORN
I would laugh.

This

Is the best idea ever.

Yeah, if Hussie ever gets super Mainstream popular, I am going to be the MOST annoying hipster about the whole thing.

[Tirgo]

you guys don't realize just how niche homestuck is. it's basically for internet-generation people from 13-21 and literally nobody else. if this shit was on adult swim or whatever nobody would understand

[PatsuSenpai]

Yeah this.



Yeah, I know how you feel.

But then again, I feel as though the video game parodies is like one of the major attractions of MSPA in general. If he could find a way to include the same complexities and strange dynamics without the parodies that might do the trick.

Yeah! That would be like the best thing ever!

[Freack]

you guys don't realize just how niche homestuck is. it's basically for internet-generation people from 13-21 and literally nobody else. if this shit was on adult swim or whatever nobody would understand

Ummm...

There are a bunch of things pointed at internet people from 13-21. A surprisingly huge demographic.

Aimed at people like that with a very specific sense of humor maybe. But, like, that is the demographic ALL "cool shows" are aimed at.

Then again, I kind of like being in a large but not super mainstream fandom. I feel like I have a chance to be heard with out being shouted over. Like, this is the perfect sized fandom.

[Qmark]

After Homestuck Hussie really should revisit some of his older works and try them out in a new medium.

Basically what I'm trying to say is I want a film adaptation of And It Don't Stop.

[Tirgo]

Ummm...

There are a bunch of things pointed at internet people from 13-21. A surprisingly huge demographic.

Aimed at people like that with a very specific sense of humor maybe. But, like, that is the demographic ALL "cool shows" are aimed at.

Then again, I kind of like being in a large but not super mainstream fandom. I feel like I have a chance to be heard with out being shouted over. Like, this is the perfect sized fandom.

what are you even trying to say here? i can't really understand you.

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not even sarcasm

[genteelGunslinger]

Ummm...

There are a bunch of things pointed at internet people from 13-21. A surprisingly huge demographic.

Aimed at people like that with a very specific sense of humor maybe. But, like, that is the demographic ALL "cool shows" are aimed at.

Then again, I kind of like being in a large but not super mainstream fandom. I feel like I have a chance to be heard with out being shouted over. Like, this is the perfect sized fandom.

You're right. It is the perfect size, and of the right reputation to work. People are friendly, creative and dedicated. Nothing that gets in the way of it's creativity or it's story. Fantastic.

Thats actually a tough question. As much as I love this whole video game universe story. I would also like to see some of what else Andrew is capable of. You know what I mean?

Go read Humanimals. You'll see what else he is capable of.

After Homestuck Hussie really should revisit some of his older works and try them out in a new medium.

Basically what I'm trying to say is I want a film adaptation of And It Don't Stop.

Fuck yes! I would throw money at my cinemas to make sure they present it to the public.

It would be the greatest movie ever.


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I feel sorry for who ever has to walk around with on. But it is incredibly done.


Double also:

Freack, about Rose/Kanaya. Sure, I would lose one ship.

But I have a back-up plan:

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OMG DIZ IS SO CUT MY NEIW OTEEPEE

[Tirgo]

guy sayin wwords

go back to classy guy with gun

i cant recognize you half of the time

[bloodyEmissary]

Ummm...

There are a bunch of things pointed at internet people from 13-21. A surprisingly huge demographic.

Aimed at people like that with a very specific sense of humor maybe. But, like, that is the demographic ALL "cool shows" are aimed at.

Then again, I kind of like being in a large but not super mainstream fandom. I feel like I have a chance to be heard with out being shouted over. Like, this is the perfect sized fandom.

This fandom is really large and kind of mainstream, though.
It's just pocketed in such a way that most of the mainstream, drawing-and-shipping fans hang out in one area, while the people who like to discuss plot points in-depth hang out in another.

Also, most of the riffraff associated with mainstream fandoms don't make it through Act 1 because "it's just about a kid in his room".
They don't have a long enough attention span to power through it, which is a blessing. Keeps most of the trolls and txt spk kids away.

[Tirgo]

homestuck isn't recognized by normal people. there's not even a wikipedia page on it, and it's one of the largest things on the internet right now. it's not mainstream.

[BlackholePA]

I think that after Homestuck Andrew will retell the entire story through synchronised swimming and motorcycle ballet.

And everyone will be dressed as Eridan.

Everyone.

[Ace of Dark-Hearts]

homestuck isn't recognized by normal people. there's not even a wikipedia page on it, and it's one of the largest things on the internet right now. it's not mainstream.

Does this count?

[Tirgo]

Does this count?

no, i'm pretty sure ctrl+alt+del and penny arcade have much larger wikipedia pages

I think that after Homestuck Andrew will retell the entire story through synchronised swimming and motorcycle ballet.

And everyone will be dressed as Eridan.

Everyone.

i want to be in it

[Freack]

I do not mean the fandom is perfect.

What I mean is that I think Homestuck Is aimed at the sir of people who make up most of the consumers of mainstream content. But there is just one difference, and that is a willingness to appreciate a differ et kind of humor. If homestuck were actually ADVERTISED or something it Could be crazy ... Maybe one level below Harry Potter in terms of popularity.

But it is not. The only people who know of it are those who, errr, seek it ou in a way. if that makes any sense. And I think that is a great type of person.

Sure there are morons, but there is also you People. A much higher class of moron.

I have no idea what I am saying. I just really aperciate you guys is what I am Gettig at I think.

[Tirgo]

I do not mean the fandom is perfect.

What I mean is that I think Homestuck Is aimed at the sir of people who make up most of the consumers of mainstream content. But there is just one difference, and that is a willingness to appreciate a differ et kind of humor. If homestuck were actually ADVERTISED or something it Could be crazy ... Maybe one level below Harry Potter in terms of popularity.

But it is not. The only people who know of it are those who, errr, seek it ou in a way. if that makes any sense. And I think that is a great type of person.

Sure there are morons, but there is also you People. A much higher class of moron.

I have no idea what I am saying. I just really aperciate you guys is what I am Gettig at I think.

no most people are not 13-21 that is a well-established fact

i'm just saying that the real people hardly know anything about homestuck because it's really kind of out there. ever thought about how unusual homestuck is? now imagine you're like 30 years old when you first see this shit

[PumpkinMan]

After Homestuck Hussie really should revisit some of his older works and try them out in a new medium.

Basically what I'm trying to say is I want a film adaptation of And It Don't Stop.

That's happening. I will make it happen if necessary. I will get together the greatest film team some guy with limited money can put together. And if I get a hold of money for this, you don't even know.

Neither do I, but still. I will try.

[CyanCat]

you guys don't realize just how niche homestuck is. it's basically for internet-generation people from 13-21 and literally nobody else. if this shit was on adult swim or whatever nobody would understand

Only up to 21? That's disappointing. Does this mean that in a few days when I turn twenty-two I will suddenly stop understanding Homestuck? No wonder we established some time ago that life ends at twenty-one.

[nostalgebraist]

you guys don't realize just how niche homestuck is. it's basically for internet-generation people from 13-21 and literally nobody else. if this shit was on adult swim or whatever nobody would understand

I take your point, but if this kind of cultural difference were really so important then writers from before the 20th century wouldn't have nearly the cultural prominence they do. People are capable of reading stuff that they're not remotely in the target audience for if they feel they have a reason to.

As for what Hussie's next work will be like, this Formspring answer is probably relevant.

[bloodyEmissary]

I do not mean the fandom is perfect.

What I mean is that I think Homestuck Is aimed at the sir of people who make up most of the consumers of mainstream content. But there is just one difference, and that is a willingness to appreciate a differ et kind of humor. If homestuck were actually ADVERTISED or something it Could be crazy ... Maybe one level below Harry Potter in terms of popularity.

But it is not. The only people who know of it are those who, errr, seek it ou in a way. if that makes any sense. And I think that is a great type of person.

Sure there are morons, but there is also you People. A much higher class of moron.

I have no idea what I am saying. I just really aperciate you guys is what I am Gettig at I think.

Once again: the main reasons I think it doesn't appeal to most people in our age range are
1) They don't have the attention span to give it enough of a chance to get rolling
2) It's not in a format they're used to, so they have problems getting used to pesterlogs, clicking through the story, and the second-person format (which they don't even teach you about in high school anymore as far as I can tell, by the by).
3) The humor is simultaneously...intellectual? enough that most kids won't bother trying to get it (computer programming jokes and metahumor), and crude enough that a lot of people on the older end of the range will be disgusted by it (Muppet SAW, Zoosmell Pooplord, Howie Mandel's gross monster piss) because they think that kind of humor is, well...crude, unfunny, and beneath them.

[Sindri]

Shipping time? Okay.
Starting with Vriska and Tavros. Either a) spending years alone with Vriska will teach him the true meaning of Hate and they will become the best of , or b) they'll realize that their personalities, abilities, and support requirements are pretty much perfectly complimentary and fall in . Either way the combination of those two working together intelligently will be so unstoppable that they break through paradox space and fall right back into the action.
At this point I'm fully in favor of Vriska John, partly because of adorableness and partly because it makes sense and there was definitely something between them before she died. (Though if her and Tavros end up in , John Vriska seems equally likely to me)
Terezi and Dave are certainly close, but to me it looks like simple friendship or maybe rather than anything concupiscent. It's hard to read Dave, but I think that they're both just trolling Karkat.
Karkat Terezi looks solid to me.
There's something going on between Rose and Kanaya, but I have no idea what. Hopefully this next intermission gives them more screen time.
I dunno about Jade, I don't wanna think about Gamzee.
WV + Serenity forever. ? ? No clue.

Post-Scratch kids are tougher. Dirk Jake is cute, but it seems a little doomed between Jake's apparent indifference and interest in Aranea and the fact that Jake is the only male that Dirk has had the opportunity to interact with his whole life. Dirk + anyone female seems to be shot down, but there are plenty more guys from him in other universes.
Roxy x Jake and Roxy x Dirk have both been pretty much shot down. Jane x Jake seems highly unlikely; he's even more ambivalent toward her than Dirk, and what she's got looks to me like a simple crush.
Cotton candy is hilarious and adorable; I have no idea whether it's even viable. Overall Roxy seems to be desperate for any human contact, and once she goes from post-apocalyptic earth to mid-apocalyptic game session her options will go from 'two guys who aren't interested and a girl who's crushing on somebody else' to 'the greatest heroes of three universes' and we'll see what happens.
Personally hoping for Roxy x Jade because it would be awesome (not just because it's the only non-incestuous option to fill that hole in the chart. Nope)

Who's left...
Aradia Bec Noir and PM because she's the only one who'd survive getting between them and quadrant vacillation between those two would wipe out a large segment of reality.
Sollux... I honestly have no idea what's going on there.
Karkat Karkat.

And just for the hell of it:
Spades Slick Ms. Paint.
Andrew Her Imperious Condescention

But in general I just track or try to predict the actual relationships between characters, rather than grabbing onto an OTP and denying canon for it.

See this is why the only good ending for Homestuck is

"Every one lives in a pansexual polyamorous orgy house together forever."

Best ending.

Yeah, that solves so many problems but I've never seen an author actually do it.

I saw SerenityAutoresponder on there one time

...
This is my new OTP.

i find it extremely likely that after homestuck ends, hussie will put out a SBURB encyclopedia explaining a lot about the game that we previously did not know

because, you know, money

I'd buy it. Heck, it'd allow for the Sburb RPG that we've been waiting for.