Ask A Homestuck Panel - "Homestuck; What Even Is This?"

[BooPop]

We on the Homestuck cosplay thread thought that a panel would be a good idea for PCM-12.
At the current moment I am taking co-charge along with three other highly interested and lovely Homestucks.
If there are any Homestuck fans who have previously run panels help and advice would be appreciated.
I'm happy to be able to present the possibility of an ask-a-homestuck panel at this year's Portcon Maine!

Status; Panel on Friday 8-9pm.

Event Description
In this Ask-A-Character panel, you have the chance to ask the main cast of the online webcomic sensation, Homestuck, any question that comes to mind, funny or serious. This all-inclusive panel is a great way to meet other Homestuck fans as well as laugh about inter-fandom jokes together. All fans at any stage of reading the comic are welcome, as well as any non-fans who are interested in finding out just what it's all about.

WARNING; POSSIBLE SPOILERS and strong language.

Who Is Still Needed***;
-John - Shiroku
-Jade - miitchan
-Rose - Rose Riku
-Dave - Dude Like Yo
-Aradia
-Tavros
-Sollux - Turntablez
-Karkat - Joh Chan
-Nepeta
-Kanaya - BooPop
-Terezi - Afina
-Vriska - shaynaclaw
-Equius
-Gamzee - Meaghan
-Eridan
-Feferi

-Any other characters will be considered depending on space obtained

***list subject to change and anything in italics is unsure



We hope that you come to both the panel and the photoshoots! - w -;

[miitchan]

hooray!!
What days did you apply for? I'm trying to get this scheduling thing down. u_u (I have a very cosplay heavy schedule this year... weeps)

[BooPop]

I applied for Fri+Sat+Sun. Not Thurs (cause, skghkd, why would I).
They have yet to contact me back, but they should do so soon.
; u ; My whole cosplay schedule this year is entirely Homestuck.

[Dude Like Yo]

I'm super excited for this panel (and to be in it as well)!
I hope they contact you back soon, since I can get my cosplay schedule down too (I only have three cosplays, but I just have a strange feeling all the meetups that I'm planning to go to, and this panel, will be jumbled together. I think I'm just being a bit paranoid though...).

[miitchan]

I'm just kind of hoping its not Saturday *weeps openly*
That's Kuroshitsuji day for me and a costume change would be so difficult hnnnngngghghghfffffff

ALSO! I have a friend who cosplays Gamzee who is curious about this whole panel. I'm trying to convince them to apply lololol

[BooPop]

Knowing how blocked up Saturday usually is, I doubt that it'll land then.
I saw a few open spots on Friday and Sunday for panels in the listings.
I really hope it gets approved, and soon (I'm getting really antsy about it).

I was thinking that maybe we could discuss some rules for the panel and other things.

I'll list a few I had in mind;

1. This is a PG-13 event. Try to hold yourself back, there may be children.
2. Be respectful of other people's questions. Not your headcannon/ship? Suck it up.
3. Limit yourself to one question at a time. There are other people in the panel.
4. Fandom/shipping related questions are allowed, but if a war starts we will take away the privilege.
5. Please be respectful of the cast (we are doing this for you).


I'm trying to make it a bit more open than "Ask-A-Homestuck" from Katsucon.
I thought their no-shipping-related-questions was kinda irrational.
Though I agree with their swearing rules. Homestuck can swear quite a bit.
I'm curious as to what we should do, but we'll figure it out along the way.


[[also get your friend to apply.]]
[[also we need a way to apply...]]
[[maybe everone can email me a picture of themselves?]]

My email is BooHooGulu@gmail.com.
I would like one picture out of cosplay, and one in cosplay.
If your costume is a WIP feel free to use another costume.
Yes, thats perfect. ; u ;

[Dude Like Yo]

I was just looking at the event schedule and the panel is on it! Friday from 8 PM to 9 PM! Thisworksoutsowellformeomg.

Also BooPop, I'll try to have my pictures in by the weekend! Might be a bit later, depending on when I can get my shirt done for Dave.

As for the rules, the ones you have so far look good!
Another one that comes to mind is to obviously not ask characters what it was like when another character died when the character in question is in the panel. I don't know if that one needs saying, but you never know? No other rules come to mind really.

[BooPop]

I got the email this morning. o u o
I'm really happy to see that it got accepted.
I'm only wondering if it's too late of a time.

Awesome, I'll be looking forward to your pictures.

The thing is that I don't want to limit people.
Ask-A-Homestuck sort of limited people when they mentioned nobody was dead.
I would want a bit more freedom for the askers.

[miitchan]

scheduling for this is beautiful omg.fdjsfdsajfdslakfdsjla dies

Also, yes, I believe that saying absolutely NO shipping questions is being a little ridiculous since we have such a small con to work with, but I think we should make sure that all panelists understand to not feed the shippers too much. (Ex. If you're on the panel as Karkat and your OTP is JohnKat be respectful that other panelists and panel viewers might not like it, so if you receive a question about it leave the sloppy makeouts to another time.)


And also! BooPop I can email you a few pictures (so artfully taken with photobooth) of my Jade cosplay, but you can also watch me derp around in Jade stuff on my youtube channel. :B

[BooPop]

O U O I'm glad the scheduling is working out!

I think feeding the shippers will be left to the meetups anyways.
I know that I'll be flirting with everyone (cause, duh).
But yes, no sloppy makeouts or mention of the use of buckets.
I think that we're going to ask everyone to forget about the shipping wars.

IVE SEEN YOUR JADE COSPLAY AND OMG
IM IN LOVE WITH IT <333;;;
I WISH I WAS COSPLAYING SOMEONE ELSE
JUST TO ACT CLOSER TO YOU

But seriously, you're probably the cutest Jade I've ever seen.
If you feel like adding a Jade pic then feel free, but from you I might only need an OOC one.

[Dude Like Yo]

Hopefully none of us are too tired by the time the panel comes around! At least I hope I'm not so I don't have to chug down 20 energy drinks (and end up giggling uncontrollably throughout the whole thing).

Also Miitchan you're such an adorable Jade! sidfjsiodjfsf
I don't feel worthy to be Dave.
But yeah I'll get my pictures in once I get my god tier shirt done (just need to get the gear printed out and ironed on) --hopefully by tomorrow, Friday by the latest. I currently don't have the little cape and hood thing, but it should be done around mid-to-late-May? So I hope it's alright that my picture is without it!

[BooPop]

I will be drinking so much soda and 5 hour energy.
We'll all just have to save our energy (I guess?).

I'm a-okay with waiting.
You can send me a WIP for now, if you'd like.
You can also send me any former costumes to back up.

Also when you guys send the emails would you mind writing any acting experience you've had?

[Rose Riku]

If you guys don't have a Rose yet, I can be of service?
>:D

[BooPop]

That would be awesome!
I'll put you on the list right now!

Guys, I'm really happy this is getting done!
This is like a dream come true.

[Rose Riku]

That would be awesome!
I'll put you on the list right now!

Guys, I'm really happy this is getting done!
This is like a dream come true.

YAY! Thank you. ^_^
I think you'll get more people if the word gets spread around more. o: