Stay ConnectedA Blackout Club informer podcast for Blackout Club players. All lore, minimal speculation, with a focus on the known facts. Hosted by TBC players Lavanya, Xaviul and Astro, updated on a bi-weekly basis.
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Daimon, schmaimon - the Voices couldn't do anything without human hosts. There are humans, today, who have complex relationships with the Voices of Redacre. Some are allied with a Voice, some have been taken over, and some are actively fighting all the daimons at once. We provide some profiles. Talking points: Human NPCs of Redacre (and outside), and a note about Enhanced Horror. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:19. Content warnings: Mentions of child abduction, implied child abuse, Misgendering, Implied transphobia, harmful family dynamics. Transcript: Coming soon! --- the dreaming prophet's twitter: https://twitter.com/thedreamingpc the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, video editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support, chucklehead supreme - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Before there was Word and Song, there was something bigger, more powerful, and more complex than we could imagine today. The Old Tongue is the skeleton key to human and daimon alike. What is it? We explore. Talking points: Old Tongue, Its background in the game and lore, and Why it matters to the story. Featuring guest, Azhaiel. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 0:56. Content warnings: Discussions of suicide, brainwashing/mind control, and eldritch languages. Transcript: Coming soon! Title is a reference to the work of Madeleine Jubilee Saito: https://tinyurl.com/yck44fwp --- the dreaming prophet's twitter: https://twitter.com/thedreamingpc the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, video editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support, chucklehead supreme - guest: azhaiel - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
The daimons have had free run of this place for too long, and it's time we held them accountable. What crimes have they committed? Let's discuss - again. Talking points: The crimes of IN-HER-TEETH, SEED-THE-GRUDGE, THE-MEASURE-CUTS, and HUNT-THE-STRONG. Featuring guest, Dark_Crowe. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 0:35. Content warnings: Murder, genocide, harm to children, eugenics, brainwashing, re-education camps. DISCLAIMER: Opinions presented in this episode do not accurately reflect opinions of the hosts, nor our guests. Also, although we did do a "trial" for all the daimons, some of them were cut for time. If we didn't "try" a daimon, it's not because we think they're blameless, don't worry. Transcript: Coming soon! --- https://www.givemn.org/organization/Migizi-Communications https://tinyurl.com/donationmasterlist1 https://tinyurl.com/donationmasterlist2 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd --- the dreaming prophet's twitter: https://twitter.com/thedreamingpc the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, video editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support, chucklehead supreme - guest: dark_crowe - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
The daimons have had free run of this place for too long, and it's time we held them accountable. What crimes have they committed? Let's discuss. Talking points: The crimes of SPEAK-AS-ONE and THEE-I-DARE. Featuring guest, Dark_Crowe. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:10. Content warnings: Murder, genocide, harm to children, eugenics, brainwashing, re-education camps. DISCLAIMER: Opinions presented in this episode do not accurately reflect opinions of the hosts, nor our guests. Transcript: Coming soon! --- https://www.givemn.org/organization/Migizi-Communications https://tinyurl.com/donationmasterlist1 https://tinyurl.com/donationmasterlist2 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd --- the dreaming prophet's twitter: https://twitter.com/thedreamingpc the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, video editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support, chucklehead supreme - guest: dark_crowe - intro voiceover: gunny floppy - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Lurking in the corner of the sacrifice table, one might spot trickster with a penchant for sadism. Who is he? What does he want? And why, now, is he the name on everyone's lips? Talking points: LAUGH-LAST, past, present and future, and his status & relationships in Redacre. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:32. Content warnings: Jokes about death, nihilism, suicidal ideation. Transcript: Coming soon! --- the dreaming prophet's twitter: https://twitter.com/thedreamingpc the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, video editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support, chucklehead supreme - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
We're fighting a war where we are the weapons, and we can't even see the fighters - so it's easy to get mixed up. We have a few telegrams from the generals that might help clear that up. Talking points: The "death" and return of the Unknown Caller, HUNT-THE-STRONG consuming DANCE-FOR-US, The race for the Old Tongue, The growth and activities of the Pact. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:02. Content warnings: Character death. Transcript: Coming soon! --- the dreaming prophet's twitter: https://twitter.com/thedreamingpc the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, video editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support, chucklehead supreme - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Mistakes? In OUR lore podcast? It's more likely than you think! We're here to set the record straight, and then discuss speculation based on Episode 8: the Language of Bodies. Talking points: Corrections on Eps 1, 3, 11, 12, 16, and 17; Discussion of anatomy and the Maze/the Instrument. Spoiler + Content warning begins at . Content warnings: Discussion of organs/anatomy (after the corrections) Transcript: Coming soon! --- Alithographica's bird lung illustration: https://www.facebook.com/JennDeutscherArt/videos/1678555868878808/ --- the dreaming prophet on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDreamingPC the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 official discord: discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, video editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support, chucklehead supreme - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - train going by sound: morgantj on freesound - spooky wind sound: cusconauta on freesound - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
You could call the daimons "gods," but they reject the name. They're simpler, they say - concepts, ideas, maybe archetypes? And these patterns aren't new, they've surfaced around the world, century after century. If you squint, you can see mirrors of who they are today. Talking points: The history of music and dance, Potential mythological roots for the daimons. Featuring guest, Burrick. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:44. Content warnings: death, suicide, religious discussion Transcript: Coming soon! --- the dreaming prophet's twitter: https://twitter.com/thedreamingpc the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, video editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support, chucklehead supreme - burrick: guest - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
If you ask her former hosts, she never had a name. We know better. Her name was DANCE-FOR-US, and this is her story. Talking points: DANCE-FOR-US, past and present, with a brief recap of her death arc. Featuring guest, SaltyLeighaSolo. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:10. Content warnings: death. Transcript: Coming soon! --- leigha solo on twitter: https://twitter.com/LeighaSolo redacre neighborhood watch [twitch]: https://www.twitch.tv/redacreneighborhoodwatch/ redacre neighborhood watch [twitter]: https://twitter.com/redacrewatch --- the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, video editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support, chucklehead supreme - saltyleighasolo: guest - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
The concept of death has been around from pre-historical times, and as a result, the daimon of death has been too. Who is she, and who is her mysterious sibling? Talking points: IN-HER-TEETH, SEED-THE-GRUDGE. Featuring guest, AN-UNSTOPPABLE-HEART. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:23. Content warnings: death. Transcript: Coming soon! --- TBC DLC packs on steam: https://store.steampowered.com/dlc/599080/The_Blackout_Club/ [also available on xbox and PS4] the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - xaviul: moral support - spoderman: publicity, hype squad - an-unstoppable-heart: guest - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Shine your flashlight, close your eyes. The dead can't haunt you, but the daimons can. Talking points: The stories of THEE-I-DARE's past hosts. Featuring guest, Spoderman. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:06. Content warnings: death, genocide, suicide, substance abuse (alcohol). Transcript: Coming soon! --- To read more about TID's past hosts, check out the TBC wiki: https://theblackoutclub.gamepedia.com/Hosts#THEE-I-DARE TBC DLC packs on steam: https://store.steampowered.com/dlc/599080/The_Blackout_Club/ [also available on xbox and PS4] the dreaming prophet's website: https://tinyurl.com/thedreamingprophet lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support - spoderman: publicity, hype squad, guest - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Redacre is a town full of mysteries, but how do you know where to use your trusty magnifying glass? When you find a clue, how do you pick it apart? Talking points: TBC as an ARG (alternate reality game), Finding & analyzing clues, Roleplaying 101. Featuring guest, Lexicat. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 0:57. Content warnings: None. Transcript: Coming soon! --- lexicat34 on twitter: https://twitter.com/Lexicat34 || on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lexicat34 --- eric and the dread gazebo story: https://www.netfunny.com/rhf/jokes/98/Jul/gazebo.html lexicat's full interview on youtube: https://youtu.be/qEG7EkJNKTk --- TBC DLC packs on steam: https://store.steampowered.com/dlc/599080/The_Blackout_Club/ [also available on xbox and PS4] the dreaming prophet's website: https://deadskepticfiles.tumblr.com/about/ lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 official discord: https://discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support - spoderman: publicity, hype squad - guest: lexicat - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - VHS sounds: https://freesound.org/people/MrAuralization/ - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Happy holidays! We polled the community for some of their favorite stories from TBC. Thank you so, so much to everyone who participated. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:17. Content warnings: None. Transcript: Coming soon! --- stories submitted by: LunaticParade || Novocaine || AN-UNSTOPPABLE-HEART || lavanya || Cassowary || Spoderman || Spooky || xaviul || SaltyLeighaSolo || astriferal || Dark_Crowe --- The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, sounds like they wear polos, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support - spoderman: publicity, hype squad - advertisement: miss saturday - christmas music: setuniman on freesound - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
There are no safe places in Redacre, but at least in the boxcar, we can hear more than one Voice. Whether we understand them, though, is a different question. Talking points: What are dreams?, A review of notable dreams, Our favorite dreams. Featuring guest, SaltyLeighaSolo. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 0:45. Content warnings: joking mentions of fetishes. Transcript: Coming soon! Send us a memory to be featured in the TDP Holiday Episode! https://tinyurl.com/TDPHolidayEp --- redacre neighborhood watch [twitch]: https://www.twitch.tv/redacreneighborhoodwatch/ redacre neighborhood watch [twitter]: https://twitter.com/redacrewatch --- holiday episode submissions: https://tinyurl.com/TDPHolidayEp vocaroo, an in-browser audio recorder: https://vocaroo.com TDP twitter: https://twitter.com/theDreamingPC lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 --- The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, sounds like they wear polos, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support - spoderman: publicity, hype squad - guest: saltyleighasolo - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - dream files retrieved from the blackout club wiki: https://theblackoutclub.gamepedia.com/Recalled_Dreams - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
The gods might not really exist, but some wonderful, talented people do. We've put together a guide to help your interactions with them go smoothly. Talking points: What is Enhanced Horror?, Forms of EH contacts, Privacy, Etiquette, Recording encounters, Sharing encounters. Featuring guest, Dark_Crowe. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:09. SPOILERS for the end of the DFU arc, mentioned briefly. Content warnings: Brief mentions of harm to children. Transcript: Coming soon! --- enhanced horror guide: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-EHS TBC official FAQ: https://www.blackoutclubgame.com/faq TBC official EH explanation: https://www.blackoutclubgame.com/what-is-enhanced-horror TBC official discord link: discord.gg/theblackoutclub TBC wiki: https://theblackoutclub.gamepedia.com/The_Blackout_Club_Wiki --- dark_crowe's links: https://www.twitch.tv/Dark_crowe || https://twitter.com/Dark_Crowe_ TDP twitter: https://twitter.com/theDreamingPC lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 --- The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, sounds like they wear polos, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support - spoderman: publicity, hype squad - guest: dark_crowe - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Alliances, murder mysteries, and... a harvest celebration? You could say this is the craziest combo Redacre has ever seen, but let's face it: For us, it's just another Tuesday night. Here's a recap on what's been happening around town in the past few months. Talking points: Alliances & "war games", Eldritch history, the Unknown Caller, Colm Ryan & the symbol, Harvest Season. Featuring guests, Amanes and LunaticParade. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:06. Content warnings: General horror, possession, harm to children. NOTE: We recorded this on Nov 3rd, and immediately afterwards, a lot of plot development happened. Critical, immediate corrections are as follows: The Unknown Caller is now presumed dead, but TBC HQ might contact players on any platform via texts in a similar fashion; DFU allied with TID; DFU was consumed by the Hunter; TID is no longer bound to prayers. Transcript: Coming soon! --- amanes' equilibrium theory documents: https://tinyurl.com/TBCEq1 || https://tinyurl.com/TBCEq2 the blackout club wiki: https://theblackoutclub.gamepedia.com/The_Blackout_Club_Wiki --- TDP twitter: https://twitter.com/theDreamingPC lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 spoderman's transcript masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbctranscripts official discord: discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - be11amy: advertising - xaviul: host, moral support - spoderman: publicity, hype squad - guests: amanes & lunaticparade - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - spooky strings: https://freesound.org/people/Hoerspielwerkstatt_HEF/ - typewriter taps: https://freesound.org/people/170134/ - typewriter dings: https://freesound.org/people/fastson/ - VHS sounds: https://freesound.org/people/MrAuralization/ - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Mistakes? In OUR lore podcast? It's more likely than you think! We're here to set the record straight, and then have some fun. Talking points: Corrections on episodes 1-9, Game time: "Red Light Fever". Featuring guests, Spoderman and Archersvolley (Cal) Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:43. Content warnings: General horror, brief mentions of harm to children, scattered NSFW jokes in the game portion. Transcript: Coming soon! Red Light Fever instructions + cards: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-RedLightFever --- lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 transcript masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbctranscripts TBC discord: discord.gg/theblackoutclub The Blackout Club on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/599080/The_Blackout_Club/ --- The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - xaviul: host, moral support - spoderman, archersvolley: guests - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - thinking music: kevin macleod (https://filmmusic.io/ // https://incompetech.com/) - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
The Voices could drown you in jargon and rules. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Let's talk all about what exactly a "daimon" is - or at least, what we know so far. A special research project episode. Talking points: Daimon meta, Daimon rules, Daimon biology. Featuring cohost, Xaviul. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:30. Content warnings: General horror, unreality & hallucinations, narcotic drugs, possession, murder, brief mention of child abuse. This episode has some inaccuracies! For more details, check out Ep 10: For the Record. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-Ep9 --- complex visual hallucinations triggered by eye closure and condition-specific release phenomenon, by huang et al.: http://www.jneuropsychiatry.org/peer-review/complex-visual-hallucinations-triggered-by-eye-closure-and-conditionspecific-release-phenomenon.html nat geo article on the pythia/oracle of delphi: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2001/08/greece-delphi-oracle-gas-vapors-science/ --- lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 lore comics: part 1: https://twitter.com/JustJellyJammin/status/1172704758337101827?s=20 // part 2: https://twitter.com/JustJellyJammin/status/1176862814675361794?s=20 transcript masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbctranscripts official discord: discord.gg/theblackoutclub --- The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - be11amy: advertising - xaviul: host, moral support - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
As terrifying as Speak-as-One can be, we can't beat them unless we understand them - and their creepy doom harp. A special research project episode. Talking points: The Song, The Instrument, Audio design, Musical science, Architecture, Anatomy and Language of the Maze. Featuring cohost, Xaviul. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:09. Content warnings: None. This episode has some inaccuracies! For more details, check out Ep 10: For the Record. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-Ep8 --- nathan moody on bandcamp: https://nathanmoody.bandcamp.com/music interactive sound and fury: https://www.interactivesoundandfury.com bloody disgusting interview: https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3580174/interview-system-shock-2-follows-helped-create-co-op-horror-blackout-club/ harry bertoia's sound sculptures: https://youtu.be/YfQ3624z36Q?t=121 using resonant frequencies to break glass: https://youtu.be/Oc27GxSD_bI effect of sound on the human body: https://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-11/acoustic-weapons-book-excerpt/ harmful sound levels on healthlink bc: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tf4173 orfield labs anechoic chamber: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/orfield-labs-quiet-chamber --- lore masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbcloreguidev2 lore comics: part 1: https://twitter.com/JustJellyJammin/status/1172704758337101827?s=20 // part 2: https://twitter.com/JustJellyJammin/status/1176862814675361794?s=20 TDP twitter: http://twitter.com/TheDreamingPC transcript masterdoc: https://tinyurl.com/tbctranscripts --- The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - be11amy: advertising - xaviul: host, moral support - special thanks: olive & coolguy - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - vibraphone clip: krol111 on wikimedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vibraphone_music.ogg) - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Keep quiet - they have ears everywhere, and eyes, too. We know them, but at the same time we don't know them at all. Who are they? They're Many, and yet, One. Talking points: Speak-as-One, SAO & Humanity, The Shape, SAO's relationships with other gods. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:14. Content warnings: General horror, cults, religious symbology, dehumanization, brainwashing, brief mention of suicide. This episode has some inaccuracies! For more details, check out Ep 10: For the Record. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-Ep7 Cass Marshall's article on Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/2019/8/27/20806677/blackout-club-enhanced-horror-xaviul-laugh-last-god-encounter God Encounter Transcript Master doc: https://tinyurl.com/tbctranscripts The Blackout Club store page on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/599080/ The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - be11amy: advertising - xaviul: guest, moral support - spoderman: publicity, hype squad - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - weird ambiance: Magmi Soundtracks on freesound (https://freesound.org/people/Magmi.Soundtracks/sounds/475737/) - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Welcome to the club! You're joining at an exciting time, but you're going to need to hit the ground running. The good news is, we're all happy to help you learn the ropes, and which ropes to skip. Talking points: A correction on Episode 5; All missions, all the time. Featuring cohost, Be11amy. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:07. Content warnings: General horror, death + injury to children. This episode has some inaccuracies! For more details, check out Ep 10: For the Record. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-Ep6 Eric Switzer's article on The Gamer: https://www.thegamer.com/blackout-club-lore-explained/ (+ The Gamer's review of The Blackout Club: https://www.thegamer.com/the-blackout-club-review/) The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - be11amy: host, advertising, fact-checking - xaviul: moral support - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - spooky ambiance: KRISTIANKULTA on freesound (https://freesound.org/people/KRISTIANKULTA/sounds/326962/) - weird ambiance: Magmi Soundtracks on freesound (https://freesound.org/people/Magmi.Soundtracks/sounds/475737/) - creepy sounds: JOHNWALLY on freesound (https://freesound.org/people/JOHNWALLY/sounds/32805/) - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Our kind was never meant to wake, but we sure are awake now. We can thank "the Adversary" for that - but who is he, really? Talking points: Thee-I-Dare, past and present, a spot of theory, and a community talk. Featuring guest, Fluffy Raven. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:25. Content warnings: General horror, harm to children, death, genocide. This episode has some inaccuracies! For more details, check out Ep 10: For the Record. For a correction on our theory discussion, please see Episode 6: Mission Possible, at 1:35. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-Ep5 The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - be11amy: advertising, fact-checking - fluffy_raven: guest - xaviul: moral support - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - weird ambiance: Magmi Soundtracks on freesound (https://freesound.org/people/Magmi.Soundtracks/sounds/475737/) - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
Two can keep a secret, if none are in the Song. Spread those secrets to a whole boxcar, though, and some may slip through your fingers. Talking points: Secrets of the Prologue, of Hoadly Street, and of the Maze. Featuring guest, Spoder. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:03. Content warnings: General horror. This episode has some inaccuracies! For more details, check out Ep 10: For the Record. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-Ep4 The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - be11amy: advertising, fact-checking - spoderman: guest - xaviul: moral support - intro & outro music, "ringing bells": a weirdly handsome individual - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
The Daimons have their own personalities and agendas, and knowing them is critical to surviving in their weird game of eldritch chess. We're saying their names out loud so you don't have to. Talking points: Speak-As-One, Thee-I-Dare, Die-For-You, Dance-For-Us, The-Measure-Cuts, In-Her-Teeth, Laugh-Last, The 8th god, Other daimons, "Godtalk" etiquette. Featuring guests, Archer and Xaviul. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:00. Content warnings: children being harmed/murdered, general horror, genocide ["The Cull"]. This episode has some inaccuracies! For more details, check out Ep 10: For the Record. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-Ep3 The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - be11amy: advertising, fact-checking - archersvolley: guest - xaviul: guest, moral support - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
The story so far, from Prologue to present. Talking points: Bells and her story, Her impact on the world, NPCs, Speak-As-One & Company, How to find more lore in-game. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 0:53. Content warnings: Discussion of children being harmed/kidnapped, general horror themes. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-Ep2 The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - be11amy: fact-checking - xaviul: moral support - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
An overview of the game for new and returning players, and an introduction to the podcast concept. Hello, world! Talking points: Summary, The Prologue, Items, Major & Minor powers, Fragments, Stalker mode. Spoiler + Content warning begins at 1:19. Content warnings: Discussion of children being harmed/injured, general horror themes. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/TDP-Ep1 The Blackout Club Lexicon, for player/game lingo & terminology [on Google Docs]: bit.ly/TBCLexicon Notes: In this episode, we mention that tranq darts can be used to shoot down player drones + cameras/camera drones. This is no longer true! R.I.P. This means TBC has NO friendly fire at all, but tranqs can still be used to disable acoustic mines & speed traps. For more corrections, check out Ep 10: For the Record. Credits: - lavanya: host, transcript, video editor, asset artist, speak-as-one's #1 fan - astriferal: host, audio editor, puncher of things - be11amy: fact-checking - xaviul: moral support - transition audio clips, music, voice lines: the blackout club/question games - the blackout club: question games (https://www.blackoutclubgame.com)
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