HSE: God Tiers

In this episode, we take a closer look at the God Tier power-up system, and its various perks. I also make a case for understanding God Tier powers as being an innate inner power of the players, manifested through their wills and thoughts, rather than a power-up granted to them by the game. This means I argue that every character uses their Classpect powers throughout their lifetimes, whether or not they actually make God Tier. It also means a player can develop God Tier-level powers without actually being God Tier. God Tier tends to grant players power because experiencing the messianic death and rebirth of the heroes’ journey tends to make people feel more like heroes, and so more able to self-actualize--NOT because doing so arbitrarily unlocks their superpowers. In other words, I argue God Tier is a shortcut to Heroes’ inner potential--not a requirement for it. This warrants a closer look at examples of characters in Homestuck typically considered not to be good “examples” of their Hero Titles. I provide some examples of how I understand such characters, as well. Lastly, this understanding ties Homestuck’s take on psychic powers to that of it’s namesake, Earthbound--and suggests the possibility that Hiveswap’s characters could well develop God Tier-like powers, too. Please feel free to discuss and question these ideas in the comments. I’m sure we’ll be revisiting your responses sooner or later, and I’m very curious as to how this video will be received. Thanks for reading, and keep rising! You can support this project at:   / optimisticdue.  . Or follow us on social media!:   / revolutionaryduelist     / roseofnobility   Find the music on Bandcamp! Pyrocumulus (Sicknasty): https://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/... Revered Return: https://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/... Awakening: https://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/... Heirfare: https://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/...