HSE: Karkat Vantas, Abraxian Tsundere optimistic Duelist 2021-04-13 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey y'all, this time around we talk about Karkat Vantas, his relationship to Blood, Abraxas, anime tropes, and Dave Strider. Sorry this one took so long! Life's gotten a lot busier recently, and I think I'm going to transition the channel into putting out fewer videos but making them considerably longer once they do come out. We'll see how it goes, but regardless, I really hope you enjoy this one!Thanks, and keep rising!Original 2011 Karkat Tsundere post, by Saccharine Scorpion:saccharinescorpion.tumblr.com/post/13609452831
HSE: Dave Strider Pt. 3 - Hephaestian Knight optimistic Duelist 2021-02-27 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey gamers! This time around we talk about Dave's performance as a Knight, and how his narrative arc reflects his relationship to his Denizen, Hephaestus. I hope you enjoy it, and let me know what you think in the comments! Til next time,Keep rising!~
HSL: Hiveswap Act 2 Thoughts! optimistic Duelist 2021-01-18 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey y'all, happy new year! Today's video is what it sounds like, just a brief overview of the stuff in Act 2 I found the most interesting or enjoyed the most. I don't cover every single troll here, and I didn't really come away from the game with deep theories or anything, but I did find it really emotionally resonant and interesting and I wanted to talk about why, along with some other stray thoughts! Hope you enjoy it, and til next time,Keep rising!
HSE: Dave Strider Pt. 2 - Heroes & Coolguys optimistic Duelist 2020-12-19 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgToday we talk about Dave Strider and the dual images of Cool Guy and Hero. Feat. Dante from Devil May Cry, also known as the dreamiest boy. Credit for pointing out the links between Dave and Tidus really goes to Griever, the writer for Eridan's Pesterquest route. He's really cool, but unfortunately it seems like the essay he originally wrote about it is gone, so I can't link it :(This video's a partial adaptation of my much longer written post on Dave and Karkat, Hephaestian Shonen; Abraxian Tsundere. You can check that out here: medium.com/@RoseOfNobility/hephaestian-shonen-abraxian-tsundere-8f52ba8dbe2fHope you all enjoy, and keep rising!
Zagreus - Prince/Bard of Blood [Hades] optimistic Duelist 2020-11-14 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey guys! Today we're gonna talk about Supergiant Games' HADES, and its main hero, hot anime Karkat--I mean, Zagreus, the Prince of the Underworld. We talk about his potential Classpects, but really it just gives me a chance to talk about what a swell guy he is to everyone around him and why I love him so much. Fall in love with him with me, and tell me all about it! Hope y'all enjoy, and til next time, keep rising!PBS Idea Channels' video on Undertale and Violence:youtube.com/watch?v=qvSd_opycoIFootage of Hades taken from a couple sources on Youtube, thank god for them because trying to record all the different individual lines in this game for a video would have been....impossible?:youtube.com/channel/UC7woZXHqFia3AFAljRfZv8Qyoutube.com/user/nontimetis
We Know The Devil optimistic Duelist 2020-10-10 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey, pals. Today we talk about We Know The Devil, the first of my two favorite visual novels, and one of my favorite works of literature ever. This spooky season, let's talk about isolation, queer Christian horror, and the terror of growing up as we get to know a little bit about sad, bad teens Venus, Neptune and Jupiter, shall we?Happy 5th anniversary to We Know The Devil, and happy Halloween. You can find We Know The Devil and its soundtrack here:store.steampowered.com/app/435300/We_Know_the_Devilaleclambert.bandcamp.com/album/we-know-the-devil-ost
The Light Aspect & Vrisrezi optimistic Duelist 2020-09-26 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey gamers! Today we take a look at Vriska and Terezi's relationship, and how it leads both of them through Homestuck's plot and towards the Light-coded conclusion they reach at the end of [S] Terezi: Remem8er. I hope you enjoy the ride, and until next time,Keep rising!
HSE: The Light Aspect & DirkJake optimistic Duelist 2020-08-22 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgToday, we talk about my favorite pairing in Homestuck-Dirk and Jake. Let's take a peek at how these two sort of lay the foundation for the entire mythos of the story, and, in a sense, bear the karmic consequences for it.Hope you all enjoy, and until next time,Keep rising!
Steven Universe Classpects! - Pt. 2 optimistic Duelist 2020-08-08 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey gamers, today we finish up our look at potential classpects for the Crystal Gems by taking a look at Garnet and Steven! I hope you enjoy checking them out, and let me know what you all think! Until next time, Keep rising!
Steven Universe Classpects! - Pt. 1 - SAHCON 2020 optimistic Duelist 2020-07-25 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey gamers, we're trying out something a little different this time and talking about potential classpect assignments for Amethyst and Pearl, from Steven Universe! Next we'll talk about Garnet and Steven's classpects. Hope you enjoy the show, and until next time,Keep rising!By the way, check out the other panels going on at Stuck-at-Home Con! SAHCon panel schedule: sahcon.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/schedule-5.pngSAHCon Discord: discord.gg/3xqQ8U2
HSE: The Light Aspect and RoxyCallie optimistic Duelist 2020-07-05 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey gamers, this time we're talking about Light imagery and symbolism as it relates to the relationship between Roxy Lalonde and Calliope! What is it about their friendship/romance that brings them closer to true wisdom about the world of Homestuck? Let's find out! Hope you enjoy the ride, and til next time,Keep rising!
Does Sburb Need Doomed Timelines? [Homestuck Theory] optimistic Duelist 2020-06-20 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey guys! Today we're talking about a pet theory I've had about Sburb for a long time, that kind of runs counter to the structure the fandom generally seems to assume where the game only allows one Alpha Timeline to exist, and all other timelines are Doomed.This way of looking at Sburb always made a lot more sense to me given the game's supposed objectives and design, so I'm curious what you all think! Hope you enjoy the idea, and until next time,Keep rising!
In Solidarity with Black Lives Matter optimistic Duelist 2020-06-13 | Black Lives Matter.MORE INFO AT:blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#DONATE:Bail Funds: secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floydGeorge Floyd Memorial Fund: gofundme.com/f/georgefloydGoFundMe for David McAtee's family: gofundme.com/f/justicefordavidmcateeSupport Black Owned Businesses: blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#businessDONATE WITHOUT MONEY:youtu.be/bCgLa25fDHMyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLtooIklzheqzORPbQBiEZKsw2T4s6SUxv&app=desktopapps.apple.com/us/app/u-don/id1509911245The clips used as background footage in this video were used under the Creative Commons Attribution license:Title: CROWDS GATHER FOR WASHINGTON DC PROTEST - GEORGE FLOYDAuthor: TV-GRURL: youtube.com/watch?v=0FfNsetNRKITitle: Police show up in riot gear at George Floyd protest in OakdaleAuthor: Ian BuckURL: youtube.com/watch?v=8ZwbYPWTAy0
Prequel: Or, Making a Cat Cry [Comic Thoughts] optimistic Duelist 2020-06-07 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey gamers! Today we're going to talk about Prequel, a fun Elder Scrolls-inspired MSPA-style comic about a young cat girl trying to make a name and a life for herself in a far-off land. Big thanks to Keeper for helping me out with this video! Check out their work at: stormingtheivorytower.comAnd you can start Prequel here: prequeladventure.com/2011/03/prequel-beginThanks, and I hope you enjoy! Until next time,Keep rising!
The Light Aspect & Rose/Kanaya optimistic Duelist 2020-05-24 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHey gamers. This time around we talk a bit about the Light aspect and how it relates to one of Homestuck's most prominent relationships--that between Rose Lalonde and Kanaya Maryam. Hope you all enjoy! Til next time,Keep rising.
HSE: Dave Strider, Pt. 1 optimistic Duelist 2020-05-09 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgHi guys! Today we start taking a look at Dave Strider's journey through Homestuck, specifically focusing on his upbringing and how it influences the way he presents himself to the people around him early on. Hope you all enjoy! Til next time,Keep rising.
Hope: Devotion & Delusion - Pt. I optimistic Duelist 2020-04-25 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.org Hey guys! This time, we're gonna talk about the Hope aspect, particularly in relation to Eridan Ampora, as we consider the ways it relates to both Devotion and Delusion. I hope you enjoy this bit of Aspect exploration! I hope you all enjoy!Music tracks from CROVSEYED:hiimcase.bandcamp.com/track/dont-talk-to-mehiimcase.bandcamp.com/track/perfect
HSE: John Egbert, Pt. 3 optimistic Duelist 2020-04-11 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.org Hey gamers,In this video, we talk about John's first death in the plot of Homestuck, and about some of the ideas, feelings and themes it introduces into the story and his character arc. Hope you enjoy!
HSE: John Egbert, Pt. 2 optimistic Duelist 2020-03-21 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.org Hey chums! We continue our exploration of John Egbert's character by considering his relationship to clowns, as they reflect his perception of himself as a Fool. Poor John doesn't really like his own ignorance, but sometimes it's hard to help what you know! Especially when you live in a chaos multiverse where the answers to any question are so big and complicated they can fill up youtube channels. What's your favorite John moment? What do you love about our prankster scamp? Let me know in the comments! And of course,Keep rising!
HSE: John Egbert, Pt. 1 optimistic Duelist 2020-03-07 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.org Hey pals! This time, we finally get to know Homestuck's first young hero, John!A friendly and witty kid who is, nevertheless, kind of a nerdy loser. Let's get to know him a bit in part 1 of our journey! What's your favorite John moment? What do you love about our prankster scamp? Let me know in the comments! And of course,Keep rising!
HSL: Purplebloods optimistic Duelist 2020-02-22 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.org honk HONK, GAMERS. Today's CLOWN DAY. The first of the aristocracy classes, and the only ones we've met yet in Hiveswap, meaning that at least for now this might be the end of our exploration of the Troll Castes! Thanks for coming along on the ride so far. Hopefully soon, we'll get more Hiveswap to dig into and talk about how it shakes our theories up!In the meantime, do you have a favorite clown? A prized pierrot? A beloved harlequin of the puple disposition? Let me know in the comments, and until next time,Keep rising!~
HSL: Indigobloods optimistic Duelist 2020-02-08 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.org Hey guys, today we're talking about Indigobloods--the STRONGEST on Alternia when it comes to oppressing their lessers, short of outright Royalty! When the system makes it this easy and this advantageous to be a scoundrel instead of kind, is there really much hope you'll turn out better? Let's ponder the mystery for a while!By the way, the video on Purplebloods has already been finished and is available for Patrons right now! If you want to check it out early, you'd really be helping me out by hopping aboard. Otherwise, stay tuned for when it goes live in a week or two!This video was edited by my rad friend, Joyfulldreams! Check her out here: joyfulldreams.tumblr.com
HSL: Ceruleanbloods - Elwurd, Ardata, Remele, Mallek optimistic Duelist 2020-01-06 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!: patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.org The Gofundme was completely funded and then some in a single night! I have made the Gofundme private now, as no further support is needed there. Thank you all SO, SO much for your help! I'll be contacting donors to provide their rewards over the course of this week.Now, onto the video:This time around we're talking about Ceruleanbloods, the caste cast in the shadow of Homestuck's arguable main character, Vriska Serket. Maybe it makes sense, then, that more than any other Friendsim Caste they seem to reflect aspects of her personality or childhood back at us?Hard to say for sure, but fun to discuss for sure, as well! Do you have a favorite Cobalt? Mine's a tie between Mallek and Elwurd, what're yours?
HSL: Tealbloods - Tirona, Tegiri, Tagora, Stelsa & TYZIAS!!!!!!!!!!!!! optimistic Duelist 2019-12-20 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!: patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgTyzias is here, and we get to be friends with her, which means we won Hiveswap Friendsim. Oh I guess theres some other trolls, too? Oh it looks like I dissed Tyzias' girlfriend...shes glowering tiredly at me...oh no. :( I messed up so bad. Press F in the comments for my social failure.Joyfulldreams edited this video, so big thanks to her as always!joyfulldreams.tumblr.comERROR NOTE: It seems we accidentally gave Tegiri the Classpect cards associated with Tirona. Oh well, I see him as a Mage of Void roleplaying Seer and especially Knight quite strongly. All the teals are roleplaying Seer, Knight or some combination of both as a rule.
Theater Of Abraxas Presents: Pesterquest Vol 8 optimistic Duelist 2019-12-05 | Finally. Let's see if Homestuck cares about Tavros Nitram.Also Aradia here thisll own think we'll get the song with the funny skeleton ma--*shot*CAST LIST: @caseJackal - Tavros Nitram@aCmusic27 - Vriska @paulsrockintwit -mspa reader @totalspiffage - Kanaya & Aradia
HSL: Jadebloods - Bronya, Lynera, Wanshi, Daraya & Lanque optimistic Duelist 2019-11-24 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!: patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgHey gamers! This time around we're talking about the Jadebloods, the caste devoted to caring for the Mother Grubs that birth all of Trollkind. Their unique responsibilities form an unusually tight-knit social circle, even if they're only that close because they're stuck together away from everyone else. Got a favorite among the Caste? Different classpecting opinions about them?Let me know in the comments.Til next time,Keep rising~BGM for this video is from the Hiveswap Friendsim OST:-Piwates ';-^--it be like that sometimes.-WORST ENDFind the album here: homestuck.bandcamp.com/album/hiveswap-friendsim
HSE: The Aspects PT. III PT. IV - Mutable Aspects optimistic Duelist 2019-11-16 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!: patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgBackground music for this video was done by caseJackal at:hiimcase.bandcamp.compatreon.com/caseJackalHey guys! In Part four of the Aspect Zodiac theory exploration, we look at the "Mutable" Aspects which relate to changeable elements one's experience of reality, with Hope & Rage describing one's perspective on life and reality, and thus their feelings about them. Life and Doom partly describe one's status in society and potential power over or constraints under it's systems.Got a favorite among the four? Feel like you learned anything about them in this video?Let me know in the comments!Read the original Aspect Zodiac theory, by Arrghus:Main Theory:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-aspect-zodiac-1209d56ec913Cardinal Aspects:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-cardinal-aspects-2122bbab2a94Fixed Aspects:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-fixed-aspects-4b0d70aa28b7Mutable Aspects:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-mutable-aspects-99bacaae3c02
HSE: The Aspects Pt. III Pt. III - Fixed Aspects optimistic Duelist 2019-10-26 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!: patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgHey guys! In Part three of the Aspect Zodiac theory exploration, we look at the "Fixed" Aspects of Light, Mind, Heart and Void, so named because they represent fairly consistent perspectives any living observer will inevitably consider. The known and the unknown, the world bathed in Light and the world in shadow, a hidden Void. And the two halves of the person considering the world--the passionate drives and feelings of the Heart, soul and body, and the powers of reason, analaysis and awareness of the voice in our heads narrating our lives for us, the Mind.Got a favorite among the four? Feel like you learned anything about them in this video?Let me know in the comments!Takes on Dirk's fandom perception by me and Arrghus:Arrghus' 'Dirk Strider vs narrative presentation':arrghus.tumblr.com/post/167557896006/dirk-strider-vs-narrative-presentationA Defense Of Dirk Strider, by me:medium.com/@RoseOfNobility/horsin-around-dirk-as-physical-aggressor-cd0021bab6b8Read the original Aspect Zodiac theory, by Arrghus:Main Theory:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-aspect-zodiac-1209d56ec913Cardinal Aspects:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-cardinal-aspects-2122bbab2a94Fixed Aspects:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-fixed-aspects-4b0d70aa28b7Mutable Aspects:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-mutable-aspects-99bacaae3c02Homestuck tracks used were: "Scourge Sisters" from Homestuck Vol. 8"Pilot Light" from Colours and Mayhem Universe B"Crystalanthology" from Vol. 6The Homestuck Bandcamp is currently undergoing a revamp. I'll edit and make the links available when they're back up.NOTE: I messed up a bit at 7:45. I meant to say Void and Heart, not Void and Mind. Woops, sorry about that!
Channel Upd8 - 10/25/19 optimistic Duelist 2019-10-25 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!:patreon.com/optimisticDuelisthttp://www.keep-rising.orgShort couple updates on the state of the channel.Yes, I'm working with What Pumpkin now, on a single specific story in Homestuck^2. No, all my theories are not canon, and I don't know much of anything about Homestuck, Hiveswap, Friendsim or Pesterquest than I did previously.Thank you all for your support up til now, and for continuing to care about Homestuck all this time. We're only getting started.The background tracks to this video were done by Case, who just released royalty free instrumentals of all their tracks on their bandcamp:twitter.com/caseJackal/status/1187444437317771265?s=20http://case.dog/library/
HSE: The Aspects Pt. III Pt. II - Hot and Cool (+ Comment Responses!) optimistic Duelist 2019-10-20 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!: patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgHey guys! In Part two of the Aspect Zodiac theory exploration, we look at the wheel from a Horizontal perspective, from the furthest left (Space) to the furthest right (Time). What do you think of the possibility that Aspects on the left are "cooler" and more passive, whilst Aspects on the right might be "hotter" and more active? Let me know in the comments!Read the original Aspect Zodiac theory, by Arrghus:Main Theory:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-aspect-zodiac-1209d56ec913Cardinal Aspects:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-cardinal-aspects-2122bbab2a94Fixed Aspects:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-fixed-aspects-4b0d70aa28b7Mutable Aspects:medium.com/@Arrghus/the-mutable-aspects-99bacaae3c02Find the Music on Bandcamp!:"Obsidian Towers" and "Hallowed Halls" by Jeremy "Solastrus" Iamurrihomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/the-obsidian-towershomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/hallowed-halls"Coursing" by Alexander Rosettihomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/coursing
Steven Universe, Utena, & Friendships that Shine optimistic Duelist 2019-10-12 | Finishing out this series on the parallels between Steven Universe and Revolutionary Girl Utena, we look at the protagonist pairs of both shows in parallel--Utena and Anthy, and Steven and Connie. We also take a look at some of the ways Rose Quartz and Pearl's relationship takes after the pair, too.Hope you enjoyed this series! I'll be heading back to Homestuck for a while now, finishing out our series on Aspects and then moving on to videos on Homestuck's own core heroes: The Beta Kids! Starting with Rose Lalonde. Hope you look forward to it.Til then, keep rising.Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!: patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgWanna check out Sam Keeper's writing? Find it here:stormingtheivorytower.com/2016/08/self-portrait-as-fused-gem-steven.htmlstormingtheivorytower.com/2017/01/my-god-steven-universe-is-full-of-stars.htmlAnd here's her Homestuck books!:stormingtheivorytower.com/2016/11/a-horizon-of-jostling-curiosities.htmlstormingtheivorytower.com/2016/08/a-bodyless-and-timeless-persona-essays.htmlCheck out the free Steven Universe fan album, Songs from Planet Earth, which was largely done by former Homestuck music team members!!:songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/album/songs-from-the-planet-earthWhimsy:songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/starlitCirclejourney: songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/what-once-wasGrace Medley:songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/we-on-the-moon"Overture" is from the Revolutionary Girl Utena OST.
Lapis, and the Witchs FEAR optimistic Duelist 2019-09-28 | This time around, we talk about how Lapis Lazuli's arc reflects the Witches of Ohtori Academy, including Anthy Himemiya, the series' dual-protagonist, and Shiori, a girl who's relationship with an imposing orange suitor eerily inverts Lapis' own relationship with Jasper. Er. I suppose Lapis' arc would be the inversion.Next time, we talk about one of the great literary marvels of anime--the friendship between Anthy Himemiya and Utena Tenjou, and how it, too, reflects certain dynamics in Steven Universe back at us: The relationships of Rose Quartz and Pearl, and Steven and Connie.Til then, keep rising.Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!:http://www.patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgWanna check out Sam Keeper's writing? Find it here:patreon.com/posts/happily-ever-and-30180239stormingtheivorytower.com/2017/01/my-god-steven-universe-is-full-of-stars.htmlCheck out the free Steven Universe fan album, Songs from Planet Earth, which was largely done by former Homestuck music team members!!:songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/album/songs-from-the-planet-earthAndrew "Rainy" Obeng:songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/in-the-depthsCircleJourney:songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/oceanic-flight-orchestral-bonus"Kokuhaku Shoukoushitsu - Kuusou no Wa" is from the Revolutionary Girl Utena OST.
Pearl, and the Rose Brides LOVE optimistic Duelist 2019-09-21 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!:http://www.patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgThis time around we talk about Pearl, Pearls, and the way their programmed obedient servitude reflects a certain view of femininity imposed onto Anthy Himemiya in Utena's story: the role of the Rose Bride. Wanna check out Sam Keeper's writing? Find it here:stormingtheivorytower.com/2016/08/self-portrait-as-fused-gem-steven.htmlstormingtheivorytower.com/2017/01/my-god-steven-universe-is-full-of-stars.htmlSteven Universe Podcast, "Heart of the Crystal Gems":stitcher.com/podcast/turner-podcast-network/the-steven-universe-podcast/e/55502986Check out the free Steven Universe fan album, Songs from Planet Earth, which was largely done by former Homestuck music team members!!:songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/album/songs-from-the-planet-earthCatboss - My Diamond:songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/my-diamondVeritas Unae - Home:songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/home"Illusion", "Mitsu no Knife", "Aphrodite Scat" and "Aphrodite of Death" are all from the Revolutionary Girl Utena OST.
Steven Universe the Movie - Review & Analysis optimistic Duelist 2019-09-14 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!:http://www.patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgThe Steven Universe movie was a triumphant celebration of the series up til now, and I wanted to take the opportunity to share some thoughts on it. Hope y'all enjoy! It might be a little while before we get back to Homestuck content on this channel, but rest assured that is only because I have several irons in the fire that you'll be excited to see :) Til then, keep rising~Wanna check out Sam Keeper's writing? Find it here:stormingtheivorytower.com/2016/08/self-portrait-as-fused-gem-steven.htmlRebecca Sugar's Polygon interview:polygon.com/2019/8/30/20837281/steven-universe-movie-rebecca-sugar-cartoon-networkThis videos' BGM was from the free Steven Universe fan album, Songs from Planet Earth, which was largely done by former Homestuck music team members!!:Levc: songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/pinksongsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/boss-battle-bonusCerulean: songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/alone-drift-away-remixsongsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/peace-and-loveSerialSymphony: songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/beach-city-people-of-this-worldMichael Guy Bowman:Haven't You Noticed I'm A Star (Instr.)songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/havent-you-noticed-im-a-starJordan Chin:Growing Up (Instr.)songsfromearth.bandcamp.com/track/growing-up
BEST OF VRISKA | EPILOGUE STREAM HIGHLIGHTS optimistic Duelist 2019-09-07 | Since Megalovania is now Smash Bros canon, lets raise a glass to one of the song's most underrated associated Gaming Icons:The 8addest spider of them all, The queen of controversy, the ultim8 Power-Gamer and Thief of Light herself: Vriska Serket!Replay her greatest hits in Homestuck's Epilogues and feel your consciousness bask in the brilliant shining glare of one of the best characters ever put to literature. Whether you know Homestuck or not, I think this compilation of the Epilogues has a good chance at letting you know who Vriska is and why so many fans still care about her, for better or worse, even now.I'm pretty sure this qualifies as my first official foray into ASMR, too, so let me know if the soothing sounds of Vriska lore help you sleep better??? I have good reason to believe it will.This video was only possible because of a number of contributors, and you may well want to check one or more of them out:Special thanks to these pals for recording the lines missing from the stream on short notice:Narrator: Luna Fae KidaKanaya: Space Arbys twitter.com/spacearbysRose: articulatelyComposed twitter.com/aCmusic27aC is also dubbing PESTER QUEST on Youtube, in case you want to check it out:youtube.com/watch?v=er923qQH74QSpeaking of which, oh my god, PESTER QUEST is out! Whether you've ever read Homestuck or not, you finally have a fun and easy way to get to know and love downright legendary characters like JOHN EGBERT and ROSE LALONDE! You can make friends with them even!Go check it out right now: store.steampowered.com/app/1144030/PesterquestThanks to Becca for compiling a bunch more Epilogue Highlight reels you can check out, and for giving me the idea to do this Vriska one in particular, since it's been a while since editing a video was THIS much fun:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZzEFTMfkrx8jsOeP9DbaI1GPSvDtHnQgThanks to Uber the Man for the Navy Vriska animation, and to kC for contributing her INCREDIBLE Navy Vriska meme rant to the stream, an event that has surely become forever ensconced in the folds of Vriska's Ultimate Fanon Self:twitter.com/rudfkr0316twitter.com/BrushBanditKC/status/1120642510026625024Every voice actor on the stream, listed below, as well as Kate gam8lingant for helping me organize the fundraiser for the Transgender Law Center:caseJackal: patreon.com/caseJackal kenoshatheatre.orgSarah Zedig: patreon.com/ltas cephiedVariable: patreon.com/cephiedvariable Kate: patreon.com/pgenpod Aysha: patreon.com/aufarah James: patreon.com/jamesroach Austin/Sparaze (Vast Error): https://www.patreon.com/deconreconstr... optimisticDuelist: https://www.patreon.com/optimisticDue... Cee L. Kyle: patreon.com/ceelkyle Dani: https://t.co/tQAIT2uIw2?amp=1 Nico: ko-fi.com/buynicocoffee Rhys: https://www.patreon.com/raptor_redemp... ko-fi.com/diobrando Nell: twitter.com/nellcromancer egosweetheart: patreon.com/egosweetheart ko-fi.com/egosweetheart KC: ko-fi.com/brushbandit Cro/Culljoy: ko-fi.com/culljoy VeritasUnae: twitter.com/veritasunaeAs well as everyone who watched and donated. And of course, if you're still reading this, thank you! Here's to the next rad year of Homestuck fandom.Keep rising~
HSE: The Aspects Pt. III Pt. I - The Aspect Zodiac optimistic Duelist 2019-08-31 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!:http://www.patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgThis time we start exploring Arrghus' Aspect Zodiac essays, going through the introduction and the first major division of the Cardinal Aspects: The Notional and Material divide that separates the top of the wheel from the bottom.You can read the rest of the essay here in advance: medium.com/@Arrghus/the-aspect-zodiac-1209d56ec913Other essays from Arrghus:John: arrghus.tumblr.com/post/167628065494/the-terror-of-innocenceTerezi: arrghus.tumblr.com/post/170936243318/the-corruptive-influence-of-justiceMy essay on Jake:revolutionaryduelist.tumblr.com/post/159769469897/faith-and-fearTil then, keep rising~ Find the music on bandcamp!: homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/beta-versionhomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/terraformhomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/drift-into-the-sun
The Aspect Wheel Pt. II - Analogous & Split-Complement Aspects optimistic Duelist 2019-08-24 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!:http://www.patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgKatanahime's Tumblr posts:katanahime.tumblr.com/post/168190510794/new-and-improved-extended-zodiac-aspect-quizFind Pip on Twitter at:twitter.com/pipd_In Part 2 if this Aspect's breakdown, we take a crack at the point structure of the Homestuck Extended Zodiac and try to understand it through the lens of color theory, specifically describing Analogous aspects and Split-Complementary Aspects.Next time, we'll explore Arrghus' Aspect Zodiac essays, which you can read here in advance: medium.com/@Arrghus/the-aspect-zodiac-1209d56ec913Til then, keep rising~Find the music on bandcamp!:casualsunday.bandcamp.com/track/infinitys-lamenthomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/great-lofaf-expedition-of-2009
Dante Basco Plays John | EPILOGUE STREAM HIGHLIGHTS | Candy 11 optimistic Duelist 2019-08-17 | Another stream highlight! This chapter we were joined by Dante Basco, voice actor for Prince Zuko and actor for Rufioh of Hook fame, as John Egbert, canonical gay confessor to his best friend Dave Strider. This is honestly still pretty surreal to listen to, haha. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Big thanks for Becca for compiling all these! You can find a bunch more highlights in their playlist here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZzEFTMfkrx8jsOeP9DbaI1GPSvDtHnQgKeep rising~Case as Narrator:patreon.com/caseJackaltwitter.com/caseJackalhiimcase.bandcamp.comJames Roach as Dave:twitter.com/hamesatron/status/966905884868714496patreon.com/jamesroachSupport this channel at:patreon.com/optimisticDuelistkeep-rising.org/merch.html
Full-Spectrum Therapy optimistic Duelist 2019-08-10 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!:http://www.patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgSometimes you just need some angsty teens being sad and messing up while they try to help each other, and as far as those stories go Full-Spectrum Therapy is one of the best. Lemme tell you about why, and let me know if you decide to check it out here:smackjeeves.com/comicprofile.php?id=156285etsy.com/listing/721407691/pre-order-full-spectrum-therapy-1-10?ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-1This video was edited by Joyfulldreams, who did a stellar job as usual. Check her out at joyfulldreams.tumblr.com
Obama is a real HS character | EPILOGUE STREAM HIGHLIGHTS | Candy 39 optimistic Duelist 2019-08-03 | Hey y'all, uploading a couple of my favorite highlights from the Homestuck Epilogues for everybody to make them easier to check out. Big thanks for Becca for compiling all these! You can find a bunch more highlights in their playlist here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZzEFTMfkrx8jsOeP9DbaI1GPSvDtHnQgYou can find the full stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBVaX...Find and support the performers at:Ego as Dave twitter.com/egosweetheartKate as narrator twitter.com/gamblignant8patreon.com/pgenpodKC as Obama: twitter.com/BrushBanditKCko-fi.com/brushbanditSupport this channel at:patreon.com/optimisticDuelistkeep-rising.org/merch.html
The Aspect Wheel, Pt I - Imaginary/Real, Social/Environmental, Cold/Hot optimistic Duelist 2019-07-27 | Support the channel on Patreon, or with merch!:http://www.patreon.com/optimisticDuelist http://www.keep-rising.orgAs for the video, well, this is a weird one. Finally decided to bite the bullet and compile some of the looser, more experimental aspect theories that influence how I read the aspects, most of which were developed or thoroughly discussed in my Patron server for ages.This is only part 1 of that conversation. Pretty soon we'll talk about the Aspect Zodiac, using the Aspect wheel as a sort of loose calendar, the point scoring system the quiz uses and Split-Complement theories. Hopefully y'all find this as interesting as I do even though its only barely applicable to Homestuck proper, haha.Arrghus' Aspect Zodiac essays, which provide the basis for much of this video and will center heavily on the videos to come: medium.com/@Arrghus/the-aspect-zodiac-1209d56ec913Let me know! Til then, keep rising. Find the music on bandcamp!:homestuckgaiden.bandcamp.com/album/tomb-of-the-ancestors-unofficial-albumhomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/pendulumhomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/clockwork-reversal
Sarazanmais Synchronicity optimistic Duelist 2019-07-20 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelist2019's Sarazanmai is already one of my favorite stories of all time. Here, I wanted to explore its theme of "Connections", and how it relates to its own thematic connections to the other three shows directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara over the course of his bizarre and influential career: Revolutionary Girl Utena Mawaru (Spinning) Penguindrum Yuri Kuma Arashi (Lesbian Bear Storm) Naturally, massive spoilers for all four shows in this video.If you haven't watched em before, my advice is to just watch it anyway and see if this interests you into doing so? They're really the kinds of shows that you watch multiple times anyway, but its up to you.You can find these shows legally at...Utena: On Youtube if you live in the U.S. youtube.com/watch?v=6TQFlVcPyUA&list=PLrrh84y760v-hDEulas0Tp_wiQy0FcjLlMawaru Penguindrum:hidive.com/stream/penguindrum/s01e001Yuri Kuma Arashi: funimation.com/shows/yurikuma-arashiSarazanmai: crunchyroll.com/sarazanmaiIf you do watch this, let me know what you think! This is a pretty big deviation from what I usually do, but I've been meaning to talk about these shows more basically since I started this channel, so I hope it's interesting. Thanks a ton for watching. Keep rising.
HSL: Limebloods optimistic Duelist 2019-07-17 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelistHey guys! This time we're gonna talk about the lore surrounding Limebloods, primarily rooted in their connections to the Cherub Twins and winner of Homestuck's coveted Tsundere Award, Karkat Vantas!Sorry for the late upload this time, me and Joy both got tied up around the same time. I'm working on a bunch of different really exciting stuff, so there'll be some surprises coming down the line later this month. Hope you look forward to it! Til then,Keep rising ;)Find the music on Bandcamp!:homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/calamityhomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/iron-knighthomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/iron-infidel
HSL: Olivebloods - Boldir, Charun, Konyyl, Polypa optimistic Duelist 2019-06-30 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelistHey n'yall! This time around we talk 'bout the Olivebloods--everyones furvoritte cat-burglar caste! Ok I'll stop doing that now. Check out Aysha's patreon, and her adult novella about a cat boy robot, if you're into that sorta thing:patreon.com/aufarahamazon.com/dp/B07TG6ZHLL?tag=carnationbo02-20Find the music on bandcamp!:homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/serenadehomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/requited
Let Me Tell You About Vast Error (SAHCON PANEL) optimistic Duelist 2019-06-22 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelistThis time we take a look at one of my absolute favorite things of the last year; the MSPA Fan adventure Vast Error! There's a bunch of rad stuff about this unique and ambitious story, and I'm basically just gonna try to sell you on it.If you decide to give it a shot, make sure to let me know what you think down below! And here's some links to get started if you wanna check it out:READ THE COMIC: deconreconstruction.comMUSIC(FREE): vasterror.bandcamp.comPLAY SNOWBOUND BLOOD (FREE): vasterror.itch.io/snowbound-bloodSUPPORT VAST ERROR: patreon.com/deconreconstructionThis video is part of the STUCK AT HOME Convention! There's another panel on Tablestuck at time of premiere, and there'll be other videos and streams in the Homestuck fandom all day long, so go check them out at:TABLESTUCK PANEL(Up now!): youtube.com/watch?v=4rMj4R4Tsv8sahcon.com/informationsahcon.com/panel-schedule
Stuck At Home Con 6/22 Announcement! optimistic Duelist 2019-06-19 | Just a quick announcement for this weekend's Stuck At Home online convention event! Thanks again to Cam for helping me out with it. Find more info here if you're interested:sahcon.com
HSL: Goldbloods - Zebede, Azdaja, Cirava optimistic Duelist 2019-06-09 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelistHey guys, this time we hack into the Goldblood mainframe to try and figure out what the deal with these nerds is. Why are they all such weirdos???Heads up: Theres a slight visual error in this video, Zebede's toll sign was shown as Azdaja's by accident! Zebede is a Lightbound, not Mindbound, and the video discusses him as Lightbound. It was just an editing mix-up!Heads up x2 COMBO: The fancy animations in this flash were done by EmptyFeet! You can find their work here:youtube.com/watch?v=OE0_eNIJuE8twitter.com/emptyfeet?lang=enHere's the video on Folykl and Kuprum:youtube.com/watch?v=B3N1zGeDfEsThis video was edited by Joyfulldreams, and she knocked it out of the park once again! Huge props and thanks to her. You can find her at: http://joyfulldreams.tumblr.comFind the music on Bandcamp!homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/-homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/worst-endKeep rising.
HSL: Bronzebloods - Chixie, Vikare, Skylla optimistic Duelist 2019-05-25 | patreon.com/optimisticDuelistHey y'all, this time we're giddying up to talk about the ranchers and herders of the Hemospectrum--Bronzebloods! Wait, was that stereotyping? Not all Bronzebloods like hanging out with farm animals that much, right?Lets talk about them and figure it out! This video was edited by Joyfulldreams, and she knocked it out of the park once again! Huge props and thanks to her. You can find her at: http://joyfulldreams.tumblr.comFind the music on Bandcamp!homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/fortnite-funny-moments-epic-fails-episode-413homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/it-be-like-that-sometimes
HSE: Jake English, P4 optimistic Duelist 2019-05-18 | You all know what I'm about, right? You know what we're here for.Lets talk about the boys.patreon.com/optimisticDuelistThis video was edited by Joyfulldreams, and she knocked it out of the park once again! Huge props and thanks to her. You can find her at: http://joyfulldreams.tumblr.com Find the music on Bandcamp!:homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/pilot-lighthomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/pendulumhomestuck.bandcamp.com/track/threes-a-crowd
