Q&A for How to Read Homestuck

Don't worry about reading too fast. Remember, you can always read it again. A second reading often reveals many details you may have missed.

Every act is crucial. As said in the article, no detail is useless. Act 4 is even more important than the rest.

Homestuck is a tricky beast, and it's definitely not for everyone. Don't try to convince them by showing them spoilers, but maybe telling them about what kind of story it is and how it's affected you. If someone absolutely refuses to read the comic, it may be for the best. Don't force anyone into doing it.

The first part of Homestuck doesn't make much sense to the first-time reader, because a lot of words are made up and not really explained. It introduces a lot of complicated ideas and prepares the reader for the rest of the story.

It's possible, but you may miss out on the awesome flash animations, so I wouldn't do it.

Depending on your pacing (say, about 200-300 pages daily), it can take almost a month.

You can, but they are most often satire and can reveal or even foreshadow things to come.

No, and that doesn't sound good. The text should look normal.

The beginning of the article shows where to find it. It can be found on Homestruck.com.

Homestuck is a separate entity from its fandom. While the fandom is quite active, it isn't a necessary component of Homestuck needed to fully enjoy it.

There is no minimum age.

You can use the "Save Game" function in blue hyperlink. It saves your position in the comic, but remember to use the "Load Game" to get back to it.

It's not necessary to read it again. Just put it aside for now. You can always pick it up again if you feel like it.

Yes, it is.

To finish Book 1 (Acts 1 and 2) in a week, read a little each day, aiming for 50 to 100 pages. Focus on the dialogue and main events, and don't worry about minor details. For game segments, consider watching playthroughs. Stay consistent, take breaks as needed, and enjoy the story without rushing.

Skipping the game at the start of Act 4 won’t affect your understanding of the main story. The game adds extra details and immersion, but the comic itself explains everything important. If you don’t play it, you might miss some world-building and small character interactions, but you’ll still understand the plot. You can always go back and play it later if you're curious!

Yes, Homestuck can still be exciting even if you’ve seen spoilers! Knowing the trolls' names won’t ruin the experience since much of the fun comes from their introductions, personalities, and interactions. The story has many twists, character moments, and deep lore that spoilers don’t capture. There's still plenty to enjoy, so keep reading and have fun!

Yes, you should read the captions! They often add extra details, character thoughts, and jokes that enhance the story. Some important lore and hints are hidden in them, so skipping could make things confusing later. Just take your time and enjoy it.

Reading Homestuck typically takes 30 to 50 hours, depending on your speed. If you take breaks or explore everything, it may take longer. Some finish in weeks, others in months. If you binge-read, you could finish in a week or two.

If your obsession with Bro Strider is affecting your daily life, try gradually shifting your focus. Spend time on other hobbies, explore new interests, or engage in activities that don’t involve Homestuck. Limiting how often you read or think about Bro can also help. Talking to friends about different topics or joining new communities may balance your thoughts. If it's overwhelming, writing about why you like the character can help process your feelings.

The unofficial Homestuck collection is fan-made. Many guides list only official sources, but this collection is popular, as it retains the Flash content, allowing you to experience Homestuck as it was originally intended. If you use it, it's a great way to fully experience the comic!

The first intermission introduces the Midnight Crew and their battle against the Felt, who have strange time-based powers. It’s separate from the main story but connects later. The time mechanics can be confusing, but the key idea is that each Felt member controls time in a different way, making the fight chaotic. Focus on the key events and characters—it’ll make more sense when it ties back into the main plot.

To find people who like Homestuck in real life, attend conventions such as anime, comic, or gaming events where fans might gather. Check sites like Meetup or Facebook for local Homestuck or webcomic fan groups. Visit comic or gaming stores that host fandom events or allow notice postings. Join school or community clubs like anime, cosplay, or fandom clubs to meet other fans.

Most likely because you are either sick or bored or both.

The site works fine for most people, but if it doesn't for you, read it via one the unofficial collection archives.

Definitely after, the events in the prologue and epilogue take place after Homestuck.

Probably not. I would suggest against reading it before you're 13 because there are some very mature topics brought up in this comic that kids under the age of 13 may not understand or be able to handle.

A few of them message the kids in act 4, so technically that is the first place you'll see them. But you'll actually get to know them in Act 5.

While Homestuck has ended (on a cliffhanger), there are two epilogues as well as Homestuck² (the events in Homestuck² take place after the epilogues). You do not have to read the epilogues to read Homaestuck² but I would suggest reading the recap so that you actually know what is going on.

You don't, it's extremely similar to Hussie's recaps. They can be humorous at times and they help you to understand what's going on in the game.