Homestuck is interesting in and of the fact that it's the first of its kind, combining a variety of media (from traditional comics to flash animation to interactive video game segments) in order to tell the story of "a boy and his friends and the game they play together." People who've experienced Homestuck tend to have polar opinions: some abhor it and others worship it. Personally, I'm absolutely in love with it. Though Homestuck has some good art and some awesome music; ultimately, I think that what draws/repels people to/from Homestuck are its characters, plot, and fanbase.
Characters - I think its difficult not to find a character whom you love, especially considering there are nearly 20 main characters (more depending on how you define a main character). However, I can't say for sure if your favorite character gets screen time because some of the characters are screen whores, some of them get axed, and others mysteriously disappear for long stretches of time.
Plot - The plot's very convoluted and very thick. There are time paradoxes, multiple plotlines (that eventually merge into one main plotline), and side stories (even a separate comic within Homestuck). The plot can be absolutely hilarious at times and aggravatingly boring at others. It can be lighthearted, but it can also be heart-wrenching. Though it progressively gets more and more complex (almost to the point where it's unmanageable), I think it gets better and more engaging as the story progresses and the characters develop.
Fanbase - As with any popular work, Homestuck has fans, both good and bad. The trick is to find the section of fans you can relate to. Is Homestuck a passing fancy or are you so into it that your lines of reality have begun to blur? When these two groups of people are separate, the results are wonderful. When they mix, heads roll. Some fans are obnoxious; others are brilliant. Again, it's about finding where you're happiest and ignoring the fuckasses.
Overall, Homestuck definitely appeals to a certain type of person, someone with an offbeat sense of humor who is willing to trek through an incredibly complex plot. Whether or not you end up enjoying it, I think Homestuck is worth experiencing for anyone simply because there's nothing quite like it, and I think people can, at the very least, appreciate the novelty of the idea.
Love it! But will you?
Homestuck is interesting in and of the fact that it's the first of its kind, combining a variety of media (from traditional comics to flash animation to interactive video game segments) in order to tell the story of "a boy and his friends and the game they play together." People who've experienced Homestuck tend to have polar opinions: some abhor it and others worship it. Personally, I'm absolutely in love with it. Though Homestuck has some good art and some awesome music; ultimately, I think that what draws/repels people to/from Homestuck are its characters, plot, and fanbase.
Characters - I think its difficult not to find a character whom you love, especially considering there are nearly 20 main characters (more depending on how you define a main character). However, I can't say for sure if your favorite character gets screen time because some of the characters are screen whores, some of them get axed, and others mysteriously disappear for long stretches of time.
Plot - The plot's very convoluted and very thick. There are time paradoxes, multiple plotlines (that eventually merge into one main plotline), and side stories (even a separate comic within Homestuck). The plot can be absolutely hilarious at times and aggravatingly boring at others. It can be lighthearted, but it can also be heart-wrenching. Though it progressively gets more and more complex (almost to the point where it's unmanageable), I think it gets better and more engaging as the story progresses and the characters develop.
Fanbase - As with any popular work, Homestuck has fans, both good and bad. The trick is to find the section of fans you can relate to. Is Homestuck a passing fancy or are you so into it that your lines of reality have begun to blur? When these two groups of people are separate, the results are wonderful. When they mix, heads roll. Some fans are obnoxious; others are brilliant. Again, it's about finding where you're happiest and ignoring the fuckasses.
Overall, Homestuck definitely appeals to a certain type of person, someone with an offbeat sense of humor who is willing to trek through an incredibly complex plot. Whether or not you end up enjoying it, I think Homestuck is worth experiencing for anyone simply because there's nothing quite like it, and I think people can, at the very least, appreciate the novelty of the idea.