CROSSTUCK- Massive Multiplayer Sessions from all over the fandomverse.

[Grand Mal]

Spreadsheet here

Invader Zim thread here

GREETINGS, FAN-THINGS. I AM WELL KNOWN AMONG YOUR CIRCLES, AND AM AWARE OF YOUR VARIOUS PURSUITS IN THE BORING AND USELESS WORLD OF FICTION. I HAVE COME, FOR REASONS YOU HAVE NO NEED, OR PERMISSION, TO PONDER; IN ORDER TO DISPLAY AN INTERESTING PARADIGM

IT'S A TIMELINE, NOT THE ALPHA, BUT NOT ENTIRELY DOOMED. IT IS A STORY IN WHICH MY INFLUENCE IS PARAMOUNT, IN WHICH MUCH PASSES BETWEEN THE GAMEPLAYERS YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH IN RATHER A SIMILAR MATTER TO THE ALPHA. HOWEVER, IN THIS INSTANCE OF CAUSALITY, BOTH THE UNIVERSES A AND B PRODUCE NOT ONE SKAIA, BUT MANY. NOT FOUR HUMAN PARADOX CLONES, BUT HUNDREDS, PERHAPS EVEN THOUSANDS, DIVIDED AMONG DOZENS OF SESSIONS. NOT TWELVE TROLL CLONES EITHER, BUT A SIMILAR NUMBER AMONG SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. THEY ARE ALL FATED TO FAIL. BUT THEIR PATHETIC SHENANIGANS WILL NO DOUBT AMUSE YOU, WILL THEY NOT? I CARE LITTLE, BUT ENJOY, NONTHELESS.

AND THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT THIS MULTITUDE OF OFFSHOOT-PLAYERS, IS THAT YOU MAY RECOGNIZE THEM FROM OTHER WORKS.

THIS IS CROSSTUCK.




Hey guys! What is this? As you maybe guessed from LE's obtuse introduction, it's a chance to imagine the roles and experiences of your favorite fictional characters, if they were ever to get their hands on a copy of The Game. You can contribute with pesterlogs, AH's style, conventional narratives, or all manner of arts.

The storyline premise basically involves a large amount of sessions built from versions of moderately to well-known fictional characters- on either A2 or B1. You can assign titles and aspects, give backstories (which may have to differ from canon in more complex works, especially if you make them a Troll), and predict their success at the game.

Above all, Have fun! (cliche as it sounds)

Some basic guidelines:
- Only one work of fiction per session- i.e., Luke Skywalker can be Leia's server player, but can't have come from the same batch of paradox clones as, for example, Spock. This doesn't mean they can't have contact in some way, but try to keep it plausible (or at least as close to plausible as the craziness that is homestuck will allow)
- The only difference between this universe and canon is the larger number of sessions on Alternia and Earth. If any part of the character's backstory conflicts with hs canon, the character will have to be an AU version of themselves. This goes without saying if you want to set it on alternia- just trollify the character.
- Post scratch earth or Pre scratch alternia we should probably stay away from, for various reasons.
- Those characters in the image are just for example.

[Grand Mal]

Okay, I'll start things off with just a random example:

CURRENT neuralDeviant [CND] RIGHT NOW opened memo on board game is a go.
CND: since im not into touching base in a setting where we will inevitably disintegrate into an unruly shouting match i should let you guys know im not going to make any very many of these memos
FUTURE gentryJock [FGJ] 42 MINUTES FROM NOW responded to memo.
FGJ: what are you talking about, abed? you've already made like, six of these things.
CND: well thats not really a lot compared to the level of tomfoolery that these memos can be used for ive observed in my various attempts cross paradox hacking
FGJ: well i-
FGJ: oh shit. this is the weirdest dejavu or whatever.
FGJ: like, ever.
CND: thats to be expected
FGJ: but dude. i saw this exact conversation an hour ago. and now im typing it.
FGJ: i even have the original going on in another window.
CND: its not the original
CND: its the same memo your typing on now just occupying a different space on your browser
CND: the server exists outside of time itself
FGJ: hey man, i thought we agreed long ago this elaborate messing with each other shit wasn't a thing anymore.
FGJ: its not funny abed.
CND: im sorry you feel that way
CND: your skepticism will disappear in an hour or so when we start playing
FGJ: playing what?
CND: sburb
CND: im beta testing and i want the study group to help me
FUTURE pesterClient2343 [FPC] SEVENTEEN HOURS FROM NOW responded to memo.
FPC: About that, Abed.
FPC: What exactly do I have to bd
FPC: *do
FPC: to get a fraymotive, or whatever, from the little slimy fellas.
CND: a fraymotif?
CND: just keep leveling up youll get enough boondollars if youre patient
FPC: pff. What did patents
FPC: *patiens
FPC: *patience
FPC: ever get me but nine divorces and a fifty-foot flaming bastard shouting to me about finding his palace too soon
CND: i think impatience got you those
CND: but youre doing a whole lot better with the keyboard
FPC: Ah, thnx.
FPC: You see that? That wasn't a mistake. It was an abreivaition. ;)
CND: abbreviation
FPC: My finger slipped. Have you seen these things? The joinnts are as meaty as-
FGJ: thank you, pierce.
FGJ: guys, its just not cool. i don't know how many of the group is in on this little freakout, but i don't care. it's not gonna work.
FUTURE gentryJock [FGJ2] 13 HOURS FROM NOW responded to memo
FGJ2: it did. mostly because its not a hoax.
FGJ: that's it. c'mon, abed, bros don't hack into each other's accounts. i'm out of here.
FUTURE gentryJock [FGJ2] ceased responding to memo
FGJ2: what's his problem?
CND: hes just jealous of all the fun your having

And a spreadsheet, with a few ideas down. Feel free to edit with your own stuff (add new sessions, etc) it if this thing takes off, and post material in the thread.

[ASBusinessMagnet]

Added Invader Zim to the list. I'm aware there's already a fanfic where the Invader Zim characters play Sburb but it is rather undeveloped, so.

[Grand Mal]

Added Invader Zim to the list. I'm aware there's already a fanfic where the Invader Zim characters play Sburb but it is rather undeveloped, so.

DIB: Well, here we are, barricaded into the ectolab, and you blame ME. ME, the one who cloned your smeet, or whatever, from a pile of moldy sludge. Do you have any concept of pity, even?
ZIM: of course i do, you MINDLESS CUR! i can't show any to YOU, now can i? that would be QUADRANT VACILLATION. a-DUH.
DIB: Quadrant-whoey? I can't stomach any more alien gibberish. Do you know there was a time when I would have found this all extremely fascinating? That's how much you've ruined my hobby.
ZIM: of course you can't FATHOM it, earthpuke! it's far too ADVANCED. just ask the trolls. they're no MIGHTY IRKENS, but they're civilized enough to know their PROPER ROMANCE.
DIB: You have romance? I thought Irk was a cold, barren rock, devoid of any emotions except anger, and stupidity.
ZIM: YES WE HAVE ROMANCE!!!! YOU'VE BEEN CALIGINOUSLY HITTING ON ME SINCE THE DAY WE MET, YOU BIG DUMB, ELABORATE INSULT THAT I CAN'T THINK OF!!!!!
DIB: What.

[ASBusinessMagnet]

ZIM: YES WE HAVE ROMANCE!!!! YOU'VE BEEN CALIGINOUSLY HITTING ON ME SINCE THE DAY WE MET, YOU BIG DUMB, ELABORATE INSULT THAT I CAN'T THINK OF!!!!!

I thought Gaz Zim/Dib was canon?

[Grand Mal]

I thought Gaz Zim/Dib was canon?

Zim feels no physical attraction to dib- any caliginousness is a misunderstanding on the invader's part.

On topic, do you think the planet's of this session should follow some kind of theme, like the alpha kids? Feels weird just coming up with stuff randomly.

[ASBusinessMagnet]

On topic, do you think the planet's of this session should follow some kind of theme, like the alpha kids? Feels weird just coming up with stuff randomly.

The noble gas theme of alpha kids is a stretch based on one example.

Another question:

Is including characters that are from Earth's universe but not Earth itself (Tak, Skoodge, Lard Nar) okay?

[Grand Mal]

The noble gas theme of alpha kids is a stretch based on one example.

Another question:

Is including characters that are from Earth's universe but not Earth itself (Tak, Skoodge, Lard Nar) okay?

It doesn't have to be a really obvious theme. Just something relating obscurely to the show.

As for the latter question, Sure! Don't see why not. The invader Zim dynamic doesn't really work otherwise; but for alien characters with a ton of serious backstory, it might be wise to make them human or troll.

EDIT: I've added a Story and Additional notes section to the spreadsheet, to spark fiction ideas

EDIT: Ah, thanks for reworking the spreadsheet, AS, much more efficient that way. *continues being new to that format*.

[Grand Mal]

Here we have a fake walkthrough from the FMA on alternia session!

[mysticCharlatan]

Well, I'm interested in this, so...

I give you, Morphtrapped, the Animorph's session!

Featuring the Prince of Blood, Maid of Rage, Seer of Life, Bard of Heart, Page of Mind, and Heir of Hope!

melancholicComedian [MC] began pestering abandonedAviator [AA] at 11:23

MC: hey emohawk
MC: you know how to fly right?
AA: <Marco>
AA: <That is>
AA: <Hands down>
AA: <The dumbest question you've ever asked me>
AA: <I have wings of course I know how to fly>
MC: oh ha ha
MC: look at me laughing over here
MC: thats it im giving my title over to you
MC: you are now the joke master of the group tobias
MC: guess that means im going to have to take your place
MC: i wonder how well im going to be able to pull off molting emo asshole
AA: <Oh shut up>
MC: im talking about ships
AA: <I'm almost afraid to ask>
AA: <Why do want to know if I know how to fly a ship>
MC: cause i kinda took over an entire dersite warship
AA: <What?>
AA: <How the hell did you pull that off?>
MC: bs and guts
AA: <Since when do you have any guts?>
AA: <As far as I knew, you were entirely filled with just BS>
MC: as much as i would like to trade barbs with you
MC: i kind of need some help
MC: im currently trying to fly this thing
AA: <Oh dear lord you're going to crash into Skaia>
MC: dude im on the other side of the veil
AA: <Oh dear lord you're going to crash into Skaia>
MC: come on
MC: my driving isn't that bad
AA: <You once crashed a lawn mower into a pool>
AA: <Two blocks away>
MC: fine i dont drive
MC: now help me out birdbrain
AA: <Why didn't you just ask Ax?>
AA: <He's way better with tech stuff>
MC: i just dont want to deal with the ADD troll right now
AA: <Just swallow your pride and ask him>
AA: <I've got to go sweep up all these feathers>
AA: <I am molting after all>

abandonedAviator [AA] blocked meloncholyComedian [MC] at 11:29

MC: oh haha
MC: seriously im heading straight towards the veil
MC: come on man im serious i have no clue how to steer this thing

[Release Runner]

Would now be a good time to get Hetastuck in too?


I got Italy's (noodleFanatic) god-tier in good mention. Waste of Time.
I don't know if Knight of Void would work for Germany (protectiveFistful)... The aspect is fine, but the class?
I could give Japan (personalPeace) a fan aspect like Tech (http://gennacase1101.deviantart.com/...t=120#/d531wko) and his class would be seer.


Now we're on to the Allies.
America (burgerLeader) would be Page of Hope. (pfft. Jake.) And we all know why. But since we need a Space player, how about Page of Space? He would be assisted by China.
England (magicalElegance) could be of Light aspect, but I don't know about class.
France (lovelyPetal) could be Heir of Heart.
China (largeWok) would be Knight of Blood (pfft. Karkat.)
Russia (kindlyDark) would be obvious. Bard of Rage.
Canada (hiddenSelf)... huh. I haven't decided. How about Mage of Life?


I fail at chumHandles.

[Punchy]

Is there anything Pilgrimstuck (Scott Pilgrim && Homestuck) on the threads? If not, I think this is how it would go:

The players would be Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Steven Stills, Kim Pine, Neil Nordegraf, and Knives Chau. In an alternate universe, the players would be the Seven Evil Exes (one could only imagine the terrors of that shipping chart). Actually, that could be an idea for a scratch if Universe A fucked up due to Scott.

The chain would be like this: Scott > Ramona > Kim > Steven Stills > Neil > Knives (I kind of based this on their personalities and interactions with each other in the comics.)
In the Evil Exes Universe it would just go in the order it does in the comics. Unless a better idea comes to my mind.

For the God Tiers:
Scott Pilgrim - Knight of Heart - For obvious reasons. You know, the whole Power of Love thing, fighting for Ramona, etc.
Ramona Flowers - Rogue of Space - She's kind of a Rogue and ran away from her problems, and she can go through Subspace portals and has that bag, so I thought it fit.
Steven Stills - Mage of Mind - I honestly have no idea what to do with Stills. If anybody has a better idea, let me know.
Kim Pine - Seer of Time - Kim's personality just comes off to me as Seer, and I think she works as a Time player because Time is related to music, and Kim plays the drums and was the driving force in Sex Bob-Omb
Neil Nordegraf - Prince of Void - Neil's always in the shadows and isn't part of the band, so he's kind of a Void-y type. But he's still awesome.
Knives Chau - Maid of Hope - She believes in Scott and has hope in him. I think this also works imo.

Also all of their Pesterchum handles are in the GCAT format to stay in canon.

So yeah. This was kind of hard to make. Any c/c would be appreciated.

[Grand Mal]

Is there anything Pilgrimstuck (Scott Pilgrim && Homestuck) on the threads? If not, I think this is how it would go:

The players would be Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Steven Stills, Kim Pine, Neil Nordegraf, and Knives Chau. In an alternate universe, the players would be the Seven Evil Exes (one could only imagine the terrors of that shipping chart). Actually, that could be an idea for a scratch if Universe A fucked up due to Scott.

The chain would be like this: Scott > Ramona > Kim > Steven Stills > Neil > Knives (I kind of based this on their personalities and interactions with each other in the comics.)
In the Evil Exes Universe it would just go in the order it does in the comics. Unless a better idea comes to my mind.

For the God Tiers:
Scott Pilgrim - Knight of Heart - For obvious reasons. You know, the whole Power of Love thing, fighting for Ramona, etc.
Ramona Flowers - Rogue of Space - She's kind of a Rogue and ran away from her problems, and she can go through Subspace portals and has that bag, so I thought it fit.
Steven Stills - Mage of Mind - I honestly have no idea what to do with Stills. If anybody has a better idea, let me know.
Kim Pine - Seer of Time - Kim's personality just comes off to me as Seer, and I think she works as a Time player because Time is related to music, and Kim plays the drums and was the driving force in Sex Bob-Omb
Neil Nordegraf - Prince of Void - Neil's always in the shadows and isn't part of the band, so he's kind of a Void-y type. But he's still awesome.
Knives Chau - Maid of Hope - She believes in Scott and has hope in him. I think this also works imo.

Also all of their Pesterchum handles are in the GCAT format to stay in canon.

So yeah. This was kind of hard to make. Any c/c would be appreciated.

Hmm. Heart does pop into mind with Scott, but if you want to stay more toward hs canon, Heart could be Remona's thing, since she has all these issues with herself, and constantly tries to escape her own being (and she steals hearts heh). Steven could be a Mage of Breath, because he's the lead singer; and Neil seems a little too passive to be a Prince (maybe a bard?) What do you think? Can I come up with handles?

EDIT:

Would now be a good time to get Hetastuck in too?


I got Italy's (noodleFanatic) god-tier in good mention. Waste of Time.
I don't know if Knight of Void would work for Germany (protectiveFistful)... The aspect is fine, but the class?
I could give Japan (personalPeace) a fan aspect like Tech (http://gennacase1101.deviantart.com/...t=120#/d531wko) and his class would be seer.


Now we're on to the Allies.
America (burgerLeader) would be Page of Hope. (pfft. Jake.) And we all know why. But since we need a Space player, how about Page of Space? He would be assisted by China.
England (magicalElegance) could be of Light aspect, but I don't know about class.
France (lovelyPetal) could be Heir of Heart.
China (largeWok) would be Knight of Blood (pfft. Karkat.)
Russia (kindlyDark) would be obvious. Bard of Rage.
Canada (hiddenSelf)... huh. I haven't decided. How about Mage of Life?


I fail at chumHandles.

Hm.. Think this would work as a troll session?

[Punchy]

Hmm. Heart does pop into mind with Scott, but if you want to stay more toward hs canon, Heart could be Remona's thing, since she has all these issues with herself, and constantly tries to escape her own being (and she steals hearts heh). Steven could be a Mage of Breath, because he's the lead singer; and Neil seems a little too passive to be a Prince (maybe a bard?) What do you think? Can I come up with handles?

Well you came up with better titles than me. I still think Heart is best for Scott, but I'm not good at this type of thing. I couldn't apply Space to any of them, so I chose Ramona because she has (well technically had) her Subspace bag and can travel through Subspace through portals and whatnot. Steven as Mage of Breath works. Enough said. Yeah, I was originally going to have Neil be the Heir of Void, but because of Equius he isn't. I can't see Neil being a Bard, because Bards mainly fuck everything up, which Neil doesn't. I picture him more as an Heir or possibly a Page. I dunno.

As for chumhandles, as long as they fit in the GCAT format, go right ahead. I wouldn't be able to figure them out anyways. :P

[Release Runner]

Hm.. Think this would work as a troll session?

Why would you want a group of 8 personified Earth nations as trolls?
We don't know for sure if Alternia has countries.

I would say ABSOLUTELY NOT unless you give me a GOOD reason.

[Grand Mal]

Why would you want a group of 8 personified Earth nations as trolls?
We don't know for sure if Alternia has countries.

I would say ABSOLUTELY NOT unless you give me a GOOD reason.

Simple. What would a bunch of personified earth nations be running about in Universe B? Hetastuck is a pretty cool idea, and I try to be as sandboxy as I can, but this project sort of has guidelines. You can't really be canon with the shows if they contradict Sburb cosmology (not alpha timeline canon, but still pretty close), and I think trollifying some sessions would be an interesting way to overcome that.

Also, why would anyone want a group of 12 personified Earth zodiac signs as trolls?

[Release Runner]

The A2 trolls are a different story though. They REPRESENT the zodiac. Not PERSONIFY. (In my eyes.)

But I still want to keep dem nations as humans.

[Grand Mal]

The A2 trolls are a different story though. They REPRESENT the zodiac. Not PERSONIFY. (In my eyes.)

But I still want to keep dem nations as humans.

Okaysies! Can we use their human names though?

[Release Runner]

Sure. Italy's human name is Feliciano Vargas.
Germany's for some reason is just Ludwig.
Japan's is Kiku Honda.

America's is Alfred F. Jones.
England's is Arthur Kirkland.
China's is.. Wang Yao (Eastern) or Yao Wang (Western).
France's is Francis Bonnefoy.
Russia's is Ivan Braginsky.

Edit: WE FORGOT CANADA!!!!!

Include him, and his human name is Matthew Williams. (Plus he's, in a way, America's brother.)