So you said previously that you believe (with evidence) that Alternian society pushes trolls to be more akin to their “true aspect”. Would this maybe be a reason why Lime bloods were destroyed from the system, because they were forced to be linked to the Blood aspect, meaning that they were better at bringing peace and unity?

maybe. another way to look at it is that the genocide forces all remaining limebloods to think about their Blood quite intensely, above and beyond other trolls–not unlike Karkat

Okay so i finally started playing hiveswap (i know W a y too late) and since all the trolls in the friendsim have two aspects, one connected to their bloodcaste and one Real one, do you think it’s more likely that Joey is actually a light player who is influenced by Nana Egbert or a life player who is influenced by A. Claire (since she made all the star paintings?) it’s a bit vague since the flashlight is her old weapon (not current) and her love for animals makes her unhappy because of Pa

She’s definitely influenced by A. Claire (she outright says she wants to be just like her tons of times, after all), but hilariously enough that doesn’t actually help me figure out whether she’s getting Life or Light influence from her at the moment, for Reasons. 

So i know you have a aspect video, but i was wondering if ut was possible to make a aspect with the amount of description from the joey and jude episode, because i like how they were done in those episodes, but its okay if you dont, its up to you

I’m probably going to eventually, but writing and producing scripts that detailed is actually a pretty serious and time-consuming challenge, and I have a lot of other projects I’m working on right now that I consider just as if not more interesting right now.

Besides, it’s so much work that I’d have to feel like producing it presents a substantial leap in how much better said concepts are presented, both from a production standpoint AND a content standpoint.

I’ve been getting frustrated because in many ways I find the way we currently discuss both Aspects and Classes kind of overly cumbersome and technical–I struggle using it as the characterization TOOL I actually think of it as because I tie myself in knots just figuring out how to put it to words.

Figuring out how to discuss it more efficiently and evocatively is part of the work I’m doing, and it’s real work that takes me time and effort to consider even if that work isn’t immediately apparent to you guys–it’s not something I want to rush.

Luckily, I am considering some avenues that I actually do think have the potential to provide such a seismic shift, and it’s something I’m experimenting with as I explore these Classpect videos I’m already doing.

A lot of my patrons and people who hang in my circles on Discord are already somewhat aware of this stuff, but it’s really difficult to constantly try to package it all into posts when

A) A lot of the polish and depth you’re picking up comes about as a result of my willingness to talk about and explore this stuff in pretty experimental ways that don’t lend themselves easily to concise, clear text posts and

B) the conversation around them is constantly evolving and hypothetical in and of itself.

So the tl;dr is: Working on it. We’ll get to it eventually, maybe even sooner than I think, but there’s other stuff to work on right now. Stay tuned, and keep rising 😉

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Jude Harley is both Hiveswap’s unsung hero, and perhaps its most tragic victim. Which in a game with Xefros in it, is saying something! Let’s explore how much this kid does for those around him, and how hurt and sad the world so far has left him in his tender 11~12 years of life, in this video.

But remember, Homestuck works on the tradition of the Earthbound/MOTHER games: No crying until the end. Jude’s done pretty good so far–I believe he’ll learn how to make it better soon enough.

Today’s question of the day is: How much more pissed are you at Pa than you were already? I really want to know. I am like, SO pissed you guys.

Special thanks to Miranda for submitting her rendition of “Hey Jude” for the end credits! Find her at:

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Hiveswap act 2 speculations?

I’m hoping we’ll get explicit exposition on Classes and/or Aspects, though my gut tells me that won’t happen until we meet limebloods. Lanque might give us something tho. In general I’ve detailed my thoughts on limebloods elsewhere. 

In general I think it’ll probably involve networking with all these trolls and engaging with them in support of the rebel network. What I’m certain of above all, though, is:

shit’s gonna be gud

Hiveswap ends w/ Joey in earth c because she DESERVES to have cool uncle Dirk show her Revue Starlight

This show was made for Joey Claire to cosplay and I’ll hear nothing to the contrary. It’s canon now. Thanks bye