I think the most interesting thing there doing is showing that alt cal in a much more antagonististice light and I am starting to feel that stoping dirk , isn't gonna be the end because alt cal is planning something
i don't think hs2 could ever have been a straightforward quest to "stop dirk"; homestuck is a story about how evil the author is and beyond canon is about that torch being passed to an assemblage of new authors, so it wouldn't make sense for the endgame to be "the new author is also evil so let's stop them". but i do think this update drove that point home by emphasising the multitude of players at work here. calliope and dirk aren't the only two gods presiding over a black-and-white world, they're just two of a potentially infinite number of storytellers vying for control in a post-caliborn medium
Was Foe the project Tom was rumored to star before?
As far as i’m aware no. There was briefly rumours that he was going to be in Blitz with Saoirse directed by Steve McQueen but that was just on DeuxMoi if I remember right
I'm a filthy ferrion liker I fear, ferrion lore just leads to endless rot for me I think. that and also once i learned to spell heirderrer, i couldn't go back
OMG a forrest foes fan!!! do you have any hcs about how the arcanenites feel about the forrest foes cast??
YESSSS OK SO heheheh!!!
Veks: he's heard of them, he respects them, he'd certainly go about it in a more strategic way, but hey, it was an effective way to save the world.
Seth: there's not too many books translated into draconic about them... nor did he hear about them from all the way up in the mountains. he'd probably just nod and smile, maybe look into finding something he can read about them. "baby... bear?" "yeah! Debbie's baby was a bear called hona" (alto)
Alto: he's a traveler, of course he's heard of them. he's especially fond of Ferrion, he was a bard who literally came back from the dead! who does that! plus his brother is a serial killer and now they solve crimes??? who is this guy!!
Fenix: well, she hasn't really looked into their adventures aside from the fact they saved the world or something, but she can appreciate someone who can make a good Debbie Plate.
Daezonik: Yeah, they've heard of them. Sure, yeah that was kinda cool. Probably admires Johnathan for sticking with the rest of them the whole time.
Vev: um... who?? sorry they did WHAT?
thats all im gonna do lol, if i start touching more than 1 npc im gonna have to do them all gjkfdnls
Tackling a whole 50,000+ word novel can be a lot. Here are some ways to break down the process to make it a little more digestible.
Choose, research, and enjoy your story's setting. Whether this is a fantasy realm, a lost planet, or a small suburban town, know and research where your story takes place. Think about the time period, cultural details, geography, the laws/rules, etc. This is a world where the reader will be spending hours, so make sure it's immersive.
Place your protagonist in the world and give them a story. You could have the most detailed fantasy world, but that means nothing without a story or character to explore it. Create a compelling main character and give them a story that progresses them throughout the world you created.
Find your story's theme. A well-rounded story will revolve around a theme or central idea. Some themes include survival, love, good vs. evil, death, war, forgiveness, etc. What do you want to teach your readers or leave them with once the novel is finished? Do you want them to know that forgiveness is important? That war creates wounds only love can heal? That beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Weave these themes and lessons into your plot and story.
Create a cast. Build your protagonist friends and foes that support or challenge them on their journey. Give some of these characters their own arcs/side plots to thicken your story. There are a bunch of character types that you could add to your story such as the love interest, a mentor, an antagonist, minor characters, etc.
Divide your novel into acts. Once you know the big picture of the story you want to tell, break it up into acts. There are three main acts of a traditional story: Acts I, II, and III. Look up and consider following the Three-Act Structure to give your story a fluid motion of beginning, middle, and end.
Know your ending. The ending is the final part that your readers digest, meaning that it will likely stick with them. You don't have to fully understand how your novel will end, but having somewhat of a plan is important. This way... when you write, you're writing towards something.
Sam: An ad for a new McDonald's sandwich, The Macbeth.
Ross (with a Scottish accent): Did ye work up an appetite (Jacquis and Anna start laughing) unseaming the foes of your liege lord from the nave to the chaps? When the dawn breaks, how shall ye break your fast?
Sam: Oh, shit!
Ross: The new McDonald's Macbeth, the only sandwich with meat taken from a cow that trusted the butcher with its very life.
The entire cast is laughing now.
Ross: That beef is placed upon a bun along with pickles and a super special sauce. (suddenly yelling) The new McDonald's Macbeth, it is a meal you shall wish to enjoy tomorrow and tomorrow.
The cast continues to laugh.
Ross: And tomorrow. (sings the McDonald's jingle) I'm loving it!