Post by treasuredguardian on Jul 4, 2024 8:24:24 GMT
I originally shilled it in a post but it was off-topic... So I'm posting it here.
The Acronym Of Tomorrow is a MS Paint Fanventures comic by Epicbattler3/FuzzyEpic3(creator of Yet Another Gameshow and Unconventionally Centered). It revolves around 8 contestants who roam around an enigmatic place to be the first person(or group) to get an more enigmatic prize. It is heavily inspired by Homestuck, and is thus formatted like a Point-And-Click Adventure Game. There's also an underlying plot on regarding the intentions of the hosts, and the origins of the planet itself.
Is Homestuck really necessary to read it though? Well... Not really? Some of the suggestions and jokes are references to running gags in the comic itself(alongside its predecessors). The game system is very different, such as the equipment and inventory being determined on the character's object rather than a set to choose from. It lifts the EXACT chat client from the comic itself. It doesn't follow the story beats of the web-comic either, just being a competition show with some twists. Certain (unseen) characters have typing quirks, though it doesn't get too egregious. There's a group of characters who are also based on some of the characters in the comic. On one hand, there's some clear differences. On the other hand, a certain plot point does indirectly spoil one of HS' big revelations. It's not relating to the characters. Granted, HS' nature makes certain spoilers common knowledge. Just putting that out there for those who concerned. There tends to be pages dedicated to characters messing around, and abrupt cliffhangers/cutaways, which Homestuck was infamous for. The former doesn't overstay it's welcome here, though. Plus, it introduces us to the mechanics of the game and to get to know the characters more. I first read it before I read HS, and I understood it just fine. So I'll say it's not really necessary beyond a few silly jokes, tiny easter eggs, and maaaybe some characters? Now, the question as to whether or not I recommend Homestuck itself is a whole other discussion, and I don't think it belongs here. ^^;
A standout is the implementation of the comic being played like a video game. Admittedly, this IS because it's based on Homestuck. And it's not uncommon in certain forms of media. Basing object shows off of video games is a concept I haven't really seen be explored much. Or maybe... I just live under a rock? I dunno. More object shows should take inspirations from different forms of media. It doesn't have to be television!
I don't have much to say about characters... You see... The Comic is Listed as Inactive, and only got around to 237 pages. It seems the creator has moved onto other things as well. It's a shame, I saw plenty of potential in it. :[
I still recommend it, it's a quick, fun read with a distinct take on the competition genre.
The Acronym Of Tomorrow is a MS Paint Fanventures comic by Epicbattler3/FuzzyEpic3(creator of Yet Another Gameshow and Unconventionally Centered). It revolves around 8 contestants who roam around an enigmatic place to be the first person(or group) to get an more enigmatic prize. It is heavily inspired by Homestuck, and is thus formatted like a Point-And-Click Adventure Game. There's also an underlying plot on regarding the intentions of the hosts, and the origins of the planet itself.
Is Homestuck really necessary to read it though? Well... Not really? Some of the suggestions and jokes are references to running gags in the comic itself(alongside its predecessors). The game system is very different, such as the equipment and inventory being determined on the character's object rather than a set to choose from. It lifts the EXACT chat client from the comic itself. It doesn't follow the story beats of the web-comic either, just being a competition show with some twists. Certain (unseen) characters have typing quirks, though it doesn't get too egregious. There's a group of characters who are also based on some of the characters in the comic. On one hand, there's some clear differences. On the other hand, a certain plot point does indirectly spoil one of HS' big revelations. It's not relating to the characters. Granted, HS' nature makes certain spoilers common knowledge. Just putting that out there for those who concerned. There tends to be pages dedicated to characters messing around, and abrupt cliffhangers/cutaways, which Homestuck was infamous for. The former doesn't overstay it's welcome here, though. Plus, it introduces us to the mechanics of the game and to get to know the characters more. I first read it before I read HS, and I understood it just fine. So I'll say it's not really necessary beyond a few silly jokes, tiny easter eggs, and maaaybe some characters? Now, the question as to whether or not I recommend Homestuck itself is a whole other discussion, and I don't think it belongs here. ^^;
A standout is the implementation of the comic being played like a video game. Admittedly, this IS because it's based on Homestuck. And it's not uncommon in certain forms of media. Basing object shows off of video games is a concept I haven't really seen be explored much. Or maybe... I just live under a rock? I dunno. More object shows should take inspirations from different forms of media. It doesn't have to be television!
The competition side is much different. Instead of being based on Survivor, it's a scavenger hunt instead. I would say The Amazing Race, but it's different in that eliminations don't exist and the contestants can choose to join others or go solo. Scavenger Hunts are nothing new in object shows(see Town Attack), but they are few and far in-between, and tend to not last long.
There's are 8 contestants, but seeing as some of them are in a group, it doesn't really slow down the pace of the comic that much. The actions of the characters does give us some insight on their personalities. The story is usually told by a second-person narrator to fit the style of the game it's based on, but the characters do speak in Logs(the format here is also from Homestuck) and sometimes even narrate certain pages themselves!
The underlying plot is mostly told from a computer that one of the contestants come across. From there, we get tidbits on the what the planet is, and the main hosts' motivation for using it. I feel this would be more effective if the twist regarding the former wasn't given away in the first interlude. Just as the contestants have settled in their locations and up to this point we were given small hints that the planet works differently from what they're used to. Not sure how many acts were planned... At least a bit later into Act 2?
I don't have much to say about characters... You see... The Comic is Listed as Inactive, and only got around to 237 pages. It seems the creator has moved onto other things as well. It's a shame, I saw plenty of potential in it. :[
I still recommend it, it's a quick, fun read with a distinct take on the competition genre.
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