Jen Read-Acts to Homestuck: Beyond Canon (10/8/23 Update)

[@LaureledEevees]

I almost used the Keanu "Wake the F Up, Samurai" clip for the opening and thought better of it.

[@aliciamarrow7062]

panels with john and sollux look unironically cool. IMO art was pretty bad at times before hopefully it doesn't happen again

[@d0tbat]

thank you for feeding this community

[@SPIDEYPAWZ]

This was actually how I found out that homestuck^2 updated!!!! I really love the new artwork it unironically looks pretty good especially the panels with Terezi

[@untitled-gv3qp]

Same. It's good that someone was still paying attention to this.

[@curedreamfandubz4116]

IM SO HAPPY SOLLUX IS BACK I MISS MY NERDY BOY

[@minestar2247]

Isnt he double dead or half dead or something by act 6

[@StepperBox]

How is Sollux even able to play he's bli-oh that's what he meant about not being able to play with John talking over the sound! Damn mad props Sollux

[@elcee_belcee]

jen carrying the entire homestuck fandom on her shoulders rn

[@fabienfillatre6635]

Rise and shine, Mister Eggbert, rise and … shine. Not that I wish … to imply that you have been sleeping on … the job. No one is more deserving of a rest, and all the effort in the world would have gone to waste until … well … let’s just say your hour has come again. The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference … in the world. So, wake up, Mister Eggbert. Wake up and … smell the ashes.

[@radwolf76]

Given that my own personal fantroll is maybe like about say 1/4th a Gordon Freemen expy, this comment hit me a little too close to home.

[@DarkEcho32]

Funny...I've been getting back into Half Life a lot recently actually.Who knows,maybe we'll get lucky enough to get more content for it at some point lol

[@heartycromia]

Hi Jen Enjoying how Homestuck apparently revives after 3 years of radio silence? because i do :3

[@buzzpeep8695]

How fitting that Homestuck^2 rises back from the dead in October

[@Specters0rd]

lmao yeah...

[@generalmituna7042]

When I heard that the comic updated I legitimately jumped out of my skin. I am coping so hard that the story will actually be good this time (Also massive Sollux W let's goooo).

[@juanjoseph2357]

WE ARE SO BACK

[@StepperBox]

21:41 to be fair, he hasn't had the lisp since close to the end of Act 5 Act 2. Hopefully he had some dental work done since Karkat knocked his teeth out.

[@Viuh]

I really apreciate the effort you put in making all these voices 😊

[@paradoxicaloutcome1007]

Now, this update itself hasn't done anything to fix the problems, and the new continuation will be stuck with the stains of the old Homestuck^2 era story beats no matter what, but... At the very least, that grating undertone of hostility does not seem to be there anymore. The characters are granted an ounce of respect, and the interactions are fun, especially the Sollux and John part. I still have my reservations about all this, considering this is still at its core Homestuck^2, which I don't think can ever be completely fixed even with a god tier writing team. James Roach still has a lot to prove when it comes to his directorial abilities. I may have liked the guy's music, but that doesn't make him qualified to be a director... It does mean I am prepared to at least give him a chance, though.

[@puddel9079]

Would you care to elaborate on what you mean by hostility? It couldn't have just been me and I'd like to hear someone else's take on it.

[@DarkEcho32]

​​@@puddel9079certain members of the previous team(especially Kate Mitchell)were incredibly hostile towards the fanbase,especially whenever it came to ANY kind of criticism(and doubly so when they got called out on the disrespect they showed a lot of the characters,not to mention a few things that could be considered bigotry towards the trans community and making light of some really fucked up things like the pedo joke with Gamzee and naming a kid after a sex term). Mitchell herself was incredibly abusive towards fans,many of whom were minors,and it eventually devolved into a Hitler joke and her telling several people in different response to eat shit and die.She was eventually fired,but by then the damage was done,and it should have happened far sooner. Honestly,after that shitshow and just how horrible the epilogues and initial sequel were(not to mention some things in pesterquest being obvious attempts to cause problems),the entire sequel should be redone from scratch,and I'm very wary to trust any further content. If Roach and his team can genuinely do the comic good and rerail it,I may be willing to give it another chance,but at the very least the problems caused by Hussie and the former writers should be acknowledged and fixed if possible.

[@rarestpepe3815]

So Ultimate Robo Dave didn't cease to exist because of The Reader's actions in Pesterquest. Instead Dead-Tier Calliope was evicted from Dead-Tier Jade too. Is this because of Meat Jade's actions? Is this the end of the God-Mode Cherub? Also nice to see Sollux again. I'm glad he remembered he can fly, so wasn't stuck on that roof-top.

[@pederizam]

WE'RE SO 8ACK!!!!!!!!

[@calebgoodman3028]

This is how I learned of this update. As a newer fan I admire your passion after these years!

[@ghostlysprinkles9715]

I've always had a tap open on my phone for Page 407 for Beyond cannon lol😅

[@averybutdifferent5294]

you can hear the genuine madness in her voice

[@chaoticsorceressztc]

WE'RE BACK!

[@puddel9079]

Here we go again... I'm interested to hear more about how things changed internally.

[@xeoviaz]

Im so excited that homestuck is posting again, I so hope we can revive the fandom.

[@ashley_deltarune]

sollux my beloved

[@aPoxlee]

What the homestuck

[@embryodemocracy1275]

Uhh good morning? Also love your new spritetuber

[@idleishde6124]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one

[@olmo7177]

I can't believe I'll be able to experience Homestuck updates

[@XxxDirkgachacookiewolfxxX]

thank you for making this

[@senhor_errante]

terezi update, and finally they've remembered meat john. I can rest now

[@minestar2247]

Wait, doesn t that john talk about his son?

[@ScarletSilverIron]

Meat John doesn't have a Son.

[@Jay_Vee1]

I am... cautiously optimistic about this update. While the team change was *definitely* a good call, I don't think James and the new team are gonna be able to fully salvage this comic. It just has way too many issues when it comes to how Hussie and the old team were treating the story and characters. The fact that James said they're going to be more open to community feedback is absolutely good news though.

[@DarkEcho32]

I feel like starting over from scratch would have been far better

[@Jay_Vee1]

@@DarkEcho32 It absolutely would've. Sadly I don't think Hussie would approve it if they did.

[@gaiatiful]

literally the best thing to happen in 2023 honestly, glad to know theres still some dedicated artists and writers, love you james

[@draagon9900]

hopefuly this is a return to form with hs , its a major part of my life and hopefuly it comes back .. not in full drive but at least the good ol days

[@minestar2247]

This feels like a prehistoric fish species that was though to be extinct being found in South Africa. How is it still clinging to life?

[@toryumau6798]

... "Life finds a way." >)X^D

[@minestar2247]

@@toryumau6798 not always

[@theunknown2795]

Is it me or is she like "OOOHH MY GAH! oooHhHh IMBAATACU-!!"

[@cottondrop1733]

WE'RE BACK For Round Two!!!🎉🎉🎉 😝😝😝😋🥳

[@Ustar]

Thius makes me SO happy i could explode. i have high hopes and enjoying this like very few things. Btw: Is me the only one asking why Sollux shades are only in one colour???

[@Mosaicues]

It's been awhile since we've seen him I assume he just got new ones? Lol I'm also super hopeful and excited!!

[@Ustar]

@@Mosaicues i guess he got new ones. Maybe he now do not have his powers?

[@Mosaicues]

@Ustar yeah from what I recall I think he lost his since the original webcomic?

[@Ustar]

@@Mosaicues Now you say it, i think you're right.

[@paradoxicaloutcome1007]

@@Ustar In this very update he says that Roxy gave him the shades.

[@L1qu1d-2qu1d]

Sad to see that optimistic dualist is burned out from workin on this, really miss that dude

[@daiyahigashikata]

didnt they have a huge dramatic breakdown online or something?

[@OrcusLupin]

Jennn!! Hellooooo!

[@PantaroParatroopa]

Hey, Jen uploaded a new vide-- UPD8?!?!?

[@Jack-lo5me]

We are SO BACK

[@TheLofren]

I can't believe homestuck 2 is good now

[@reisigue9186]

El hijo prodigo volvió

[@zerada00]

OMG something is actually happening! :0

[@yoopikay]

Homestuck is back ln the menu!!!

[@slushisimcambi2521]

Glad some of the more outspoken and problematic members of the writing team are seemingly out.

[@honey3762]

problematic how

[@DarkEcho32]

​@@honey3762Kate Mitchell was telling teens to eat shit and die,and the writing team in general has made light of several things they shouldn't like rape and pedos solely for shock value(idc what anyone says,that's just hack writing)

[@malickfan7461]

This was unexpected.

[@mixtapefilms9849]

HOLLLLY SHITTTTT-

[@tiredideabox]

HOPY SHIT DUDE............ ɴᴇᴡ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ>>>

[@dannykkun]

WAKE UP BABE JEN UPLOUD A VIDEO ABOUT HOMESTUCK^2 YIPPIEEEE

[@GamblingReaper777]

I wonder what they're gonna do with this, cause at this point, they're trying to salvage and extremely broken, unsettling and highly uncomfortable story. Let's just hope they can try to rewrite the wrongs that were shown before James took over

[@DarkEcho32]

Honestly,some of the shit the old team pulled needs to be straight up retconned out of existence

[@Jay_Vee1]

Fr

[@GamblingReaper777]

@@DarkEcho32 You're lowkey right, it's like god awful. For example...Jade and her entire dog...thing. That child could've just been made from ectobiology

[@DarkEcho32]

@@GamblingReaper777 and not named after a sex term

[@GamblingReaper777]

@@DarkEcho32That too, my GOD why did Hussie allow...Yiffington to exist..

[@OlaAremu]

❤

[@ShawdeLot]

totally radical

[@trapsena]

WE ARE SI BACK

[@animefanboy7513]

HOOOOOOOOOO why didnt anyone tell me there was news , ahhhhhhhhhhh

[@olmo7177]

What if Rose is trying to create the Horrorterrors?

[@minestar2247]

Probable

[@jamm6_514]

TODAY WE EAT

[@JohnTheBoober]

YEESHHHH

[@billbob9674]

what year are we in?

[@maltedmilkball2985]

i mean, I'd really like read-acts to every update but if shit gets wild i wouldn't wanna force you into going ham every time, you know?

[@GuiltyGal]

FINALLY WE'RE BACK!!!!! WE'RE AL8VE AND FUCKING GAY

[@WeavileShiny]

W3 4R3 B4CK!!!! >:))

[@NemFX]

Okay, but I wanna see you

[@snubbe0930]

Yooooooooooo!

[@urogal7065]

Plans to play heart bound?

[@the_hottest_vitch]

This isnt related to the vid but will you ever make a vid covering fan adventures/homestuck webcomics?

[@stoplight2554]

I T S A L I V E

[@pixiee65]

i haven’t read homestruck yet should i start reading it?

[@mundaneMannequin]

If you wants so ;)

[@minestar2247]

Try, there is this series by guilty flygon, he's at 60 something episodes but only half way.

[@Genesis_Turtlmatic]

are yes vtuber brain rot something a lot of people (myself included) suffer from

[@freshers3331]

Better if they didn't back

[@honey3762]

I still want homestuck to be fully 100% rewritten someday (Dirk being the main antagonist is a must for me he's only good as a villian), but I really enjoyed this update. It had the right kind of sense of humor much better than the epilouges sense of humor.

[@minestar2247]

A reboot maybe, but that might be too trendy for internet people