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[Hytheter]

So I was wondering, who here has gotten the Homestuck books? Are they good? Do you think they're worth it?

is he very monotone or something? ive noticed that almost every non-american english dialect has much more tonal fluxuation than we tend to use. especially the northerners. here in the south, we tend to drawl more, but unfortunately that usually just makes us sound stupid. i'm glad i lack a regional american accent.

I've never really noticed that, and I don't think that's the issue; he's quite emotive with his voice, he used to want to be a voice actor.

Unrelated: Your signature gets me a chuckle every time.

[MythicalWashrag]

So I was wondering, who here has gotten the Homestuck books? Are they good? Do you think they're worth it?

I got the first HS book and yes it is totally worth it. It's great to both re-read the old acts and see it in a different medium.
And the commentary is both interesting as fuck and funny as hell.
Very worth it.

[Stormspirit]

Maybe. I drink tea a lot but ehhh.
Ehhhh.

Wait, wait...but the best thing is that you can put as much honey in it as you want. As much. Honey. As you want. Hmmmmm...

Which is why I try my best not to listen to VA work for anything, because it will clash with my headcanon and irk me to no end.
Same thing with like fanart of characters in books. I like the Captain Carrot and Sam Vimes I have pictured in my head, thank you very much.

Yeah, usually, I won't draw anything about characters unless they are given concrete appearance through an official drawing.

And I've been meaning to grab the first book. But...what the hell is money.

[PumpkinMan]

No idea what I sound like. Apparently I used to have a squeaky sounding voice, then after a while that went away, and now people have mentioned me not having much of any accent. On top of that, I speak pretty softly normally so it's a bit hard to hear me on the occasions when I do speak. Unless I'm intentionally affecting an accent, I don't think my voice is actually notable. Although some people have mentioned I sound kind of like an old radio announcer when I bother to speak up. Takes more effort than I usually feel is worth it, though.

[Hytheter]

Hm I might consider getting them then.
Although I might wait until one or two more come out, they'll probably be cheaper as a bundle then together.

But...what the hell is money.

And there is that...

[MythicalWashrag]

Hm I might consider getting them then.
Although I might wait until one or two more come out, they'll probably be cheaper as a bundle then together.

Wouldn't be a bad idea. Start saving your change in a jar (or a sock, like I do, because then it doubles as a bludgeon) and then cash in and buy the bundle!

[recalcitrantIre]

okay, it's been a good while since I did some actual writing, but I finally pushed myself to do a bit today. Here are the results, plus a little bit of context beforehand.

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My study was, while by no means small, a closet compared to the rest of the loft. Here, sequestered from all solar radiance, I kept my research, my chalkboard, and several cages of crickets, who without rest or feeding, played a constant low hum. A small black typewriter, which I had enchanted to record data in my stead, rapidly chittered and dinged. I was about to speak, but was interrupted before I had finished drawing a breath.
“No.” He said sternly, as if speaking to a dachshund that shit in his loafers.
“No?”
“No.”
“Would you elaborate? Could you possibly add an object, and a verb perhaps?”
“She is your student, and quite a bit younger than you at that.”
“Oh, that is a relief. For a minute there I thought you might have some clue about whatever you were talking about.”
“It's completely unprofessional, and more than a little bit creepy.”
“You looked her over for little more than half a minute. You don't know anything about her or our interactions.” I started indignantly, immediately aware that I had made a grievous error of judgement. “Oh god you are about to do your Sherlock Holmes impression aren't you.”
“You already confessed that she is taking your lessons, and considering the fact that you pulled out the statistics and arcanology textbooks for her, you're tutoring her in magic. It makes sense that she would hire a bargain tutor, since the dye stains on her arm make me suspect she works at a textile factory. Not a lot of money in that. You broke out the optics textbook, so you have been working together for about a year, but considering she shot a book out the window, she probably has no damn clue what she's doing. That queer looking W on her necklace is a hebrew character, so I'm guessing she's a jew, my guess would be sephardic. Last, you stutter when speaking, so, based on my prior knowledge of you, I can safely assume you want to fuck her.”
For a moment or two, my mouth twitched as I exhaled like a deflating balloon, in fruitless attempt to create words. Realizing the futility, I took a deep breath and tried to gather my thoughts.
“First of all, there is nothing going on between us, I can assure you of that. Second, when did you become qualified to judge people on their professionalism?”
“When it comes to what is distinctly my job,” he said, fishing beneath his frosted trench coat for his flask. “-I am exactly as professional as I need to be, but the instant it stops being strictly business, I start doing what I know is best. It's just that sometimes, what's right is unprofessional, and what's best isn't all that right. Whisky?”
“Thank you for the offer, but I must decline, I haven't had a drink in five years, and I don't plan to again.”

I think you've posted this one before? Aside from the last paragraph, I think I've read it before, but these are always interesting to read.

Voice: mine is kinda boring, sorta low. I talk to myself a fair bit but really don't say much to others. Really the only reason I haven't done a voice meme thing is because I haven't had access to a microphone.

Wait, wait...but the best thing is that you can put as much honey in it as you want. As much. Honey. As you want. Hmmmmm...

Then why not just eat the honey as it is? Unless its more to do with the tea
argh now my throat is getting raspy I should probably drink something

[Arista]

I'm thinking of buying one of the books, too. I'd love to have it on paper, and the commentary sounds really worth it.

[Blaperile]

I've got Homestuck book 1, and ordered Homestuck book 2.

The former book was absolutely great with Andrew's hilarious (but sometimes also very informative) notes.

[Stormspirit]

Wouldn't be a bad idea. Start saving your change in a jar (or a sock, like I do, because then it doubles as a bludgeon) and then cash in and buy the bundle!

...A sock? But...then I would have one sock without its companion. Then that means...one less sock. And...that cannot happen. Unless you wear socks filled with change?

Humph. The only HS product I got for the moment is Vol. 8. Well, two of it (one for me, the other for my girlfriend). I really wish I can find a job in September.

[Hytheter]

...A sock? But...then I would have one sock without its companion. Then that means...one less sock. And...that cannot happen. Unless you wear socks filled with change?

Use both socks. Save twice as quickly/dual-wield bludgeons.
And then when you spend it all you can wear them both.

[RAK]

So I was wondering, who here has gotten the Homestuck books? Are they good? Do you think they're worth it?


I've never really noticed that, and I don't think that's the issue; he's quite emotive with his voice, he used to want to be a voice actor.

Unrelated: Your signature gets me a chuckle every time.

huh. well, i have nowhere near the knowledge of australians required to deduce what any of them perceive as an american accent.
i wish my voice was raspier. my megatron does not sound like he smokes the requisite 6 packs of smokes a day. oh well, just about time to rectify that.

and thanks for the complement. aside from members of this forum, i cant even explain WHY i took the picture, much less why it is so funny to me. i should take pictures of my other work buckets, and make a gallery or something. perhaps i'll use some html/css voodoo to make up a mock bucket paysite, take an image of that, then sig it.

[Everanix]

...A sock? But...then I would have one sock without its companion. Then that means...one less sock. And...that cannot happen. Unless you wear socks filled with change?

Humph. The only HS product I got for the moment is Vol. 8. Well, two of it (one for me, the other for my girlfriend). I really wish I can find a job in September.

There are other things you could do with that sock

Oh god, I have no right to be here if I'm going to make comments like that.

I will buy the books, and much other merchandise, when I have the funds. Because I have a tendency to obsess over things like this @__@

Good night everyone~

[MythicalWashrag]

...A sock? But...then I would have one sock without its companion. Then that means...one less sock. And...that cannot happen. Unless you wear socks filled with change?

Humph. The only HS product I got for the moment is Vol. 8. Well, two of it (one for me, the other for my girlfriend). I really wish I can find a job in September.

My socks tend to get lost. Or the companion ruined. And a change-sock mace is pretty much awesome.

You can always get the Jailbreak album and the Fan album. Those don't require money.
Yeah jobs are cool.

so is sleep. night.

[kmsumrall]

I am told I have a sexy voice.

DD must have a sexy voice as well, then.

[recalcitrantIre]

Use both socks. Save twice as quickly/dual-wield bludgeons.
And then when you spend it all you can wear them both.

Or just use a sock that you've grown out of or don't like wearing

unless you're one of those people that throws clothing away as soon as you don't fit it

My socks tend to get lost. Or the companion ruined. And a change-sock mace is pretty much awesome.

I have terrible money control, if I had a sock full of any amount of change I'd probably spend it on something like food
seriously I spent like $10 on food the other day and ended up throwing up
not fun

You can always get the Jailbreak album and the Fan album. Those don't require money.

Yeah the Jailbreak album is nice. Haven't heard LoFaM, might give that a try but HNGGGG fuckall space on mp3 player

Yeah jobs are cool.

aaagh stop reminding me that my life sucks
aauuuuuuugggh

so is sleep. night.

G'night!

[Blaperile]

My socks tend to get lost. Or the companion ruined. And a change-sock mace is pretty much awesome.

You can always get the Jailbreak album and the Fan album. Those don't require money.
Yeah jobs are cool.

so is sleep. night.

It's not possible to download them anymore though, for now.

[RAK]

. Really the only reason I haven't done a voice meme thing is because I haven't had access to a microphone.

wait, we were supposed to post something with our voice in it?

oh. sorry.

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[Stormspirit]

Use both socks. Save twice as quickly/dual-wield bludgeons.
And then when you spend it all you can wear them both.

I don't think it would actually double profit. Unless your socks somehow possess that ability.

There are other things you could do with that sock

Oh god, I have no right to be here if I'm going to make comments like that.

No, what the fuck, I don't use socks for those kind of things. Ugh.

My socks tend to get lost. Or the companion ruined. And a change-sock mace is pretty much awesome.

Yeah. I...I actually have one sock which is pretty lonely. So...huh.

You can always get the Jailbreak album and the Fan album. Those don't require money.
Yeah jobs are cool.

so is sleep. night.

Yeah, hadn't thought about that. There's also other fan albums not featured...

Anyway, I am going to sleep, too. It's...huh...2 AM. Shit. I need to be up at 6. Shiiiiiiit. Night!

[wrinklefudger]

There are other things you could do with that sock

what twisted use would a girl have with a spare sock. It's not like they... oh. you do realize that only happens in "movies" right?


I have absolutely no intention of buying the books. Why buy what I can get for free?

[Freack]

A jailbreak album? Is that actual words?

And you should all know what my voice sounds like. It sounds like making people think I am a chick. Again. It still cracks too, when I get excit-----Ed, which you should also know happens every other minute.

I used to be really super self conscience about that kind of thing, and I would avoid things that made me happy in public. But then I got over it, thank Gog. I squee, and that is nothing to be ashamed of.

(mostly)

I would love to buy the books, but I need to buy a vest. I need to look fancy, because I am on the ballot for Prom King. Seriously. That is just how cool I am.

Socks: I love them. They are my favorite part of getting dressed in the morning. And I like them with stupid patterns like stripes and cats and fish and I have a lot of Christmas socks and I NEVER MATCH MY SOCKS. So, only because they have better patterns, I wear a lot of chick-socks.
Or my shoes. Just one of those things you should know about me.

[recalcitrantIre]

It's not possible to download them anymore though, for now.

There's a link to download the Jailbreak album somewhere in one of the music threads, I think
also I still have my TotA download link although I'm not sure if sharing that is a thing I can do?

wait, we were supposed to post something with our voice in it? oh. sorry.

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actually it was a thing that happened a while back and I was just commenting on it
huh I was actually using the computer that had the microphone at the time
whooops

well I just got a pair of shades from my dad so I can do what I was planning to do with my pic earlier but now I can't use the laptop
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[ashdenej]

DD must have a sexy voice as well, then.

It's funny - I don't have any speechcanons at all for the characters. I just assume that they're all British and leave it at that. Dave sounds like a public school boy and it is funny when I hear other people doing a Dave. It never works. Mm, my own voice is too whatever to be "sexy", so there's that.

I have absolutely no intention of buying the books. Why buy what I can get for free?

Wow, that's a really great way to reward Andrew for what he's done. Also logic that can be used to justify an awful lot.

Hoping that we get Queenquest soon!

[knottedOdyssey]

I would love to buy the books, but I need to buy a vest. I need to look fancy, because I am on the ballot for Prom King. Seriously. That is just how cool I am.

Whoa Freack. Whoa. You are the normalcoolest person up in here. Also good luck.

My voice has been heard in this thread, way back last time we did voicestuck.
It's a little low for a girl but it fluctuates a lot. Usually no accent, but when I'm at school I twang a Southern accent occasionally. Not sure why, I just usually adapt to whatever accent I'm around. It's like second nature.

[kmsumrall]

QueenQuest?

Is this like, a project to go seduce Queen Beatrix?
Is the person who I tease about Queen Beatrix online?

anwyays, I dont really have character voices in my head. In fact they dont have voices at all. When I read, I see the words, I don't "hear" them. Often I'll read something, and not even have it sound in my head, is what I mean. So, words I don;t know how to pronounce arn't pronounced wrong, they are just text.

My voice has been heard in this thread, way back last time we did voicestuck.
It's a little low for a girl but it fluctuates a lot. Usually no accent, but when I'm at school I twang a Southern accent occasionally. Not sure why, I just usually adapt to whatever accent I'm around. It's like second nature.

Low for a girl? Based on previous evidence supported by the thread, this means you are a lesbian?