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Wilbur's QSMP VOD Timestamps
Stream date: April 19 [VOD link will be added later]
Wilbur forgot to upload his VOD, so here's the important timestamps / summary of today's QSMP stream for folks who missed it. Once again; I recommend that everyone takes notes of important timestamps from whatever QSMP streams they watch to help other fans out.
Wilbur
12m - Wilbur says he talks about Tallulah when he's with the rest of Lovejoy all the time
12m 30s - Wilbur finds the kindergarten invite to the Eggs from Quackity
13m 20s - Wilbur reunites with Tallulah
16m 45s - Tallulah says Chayanne has been protecting her, and Wilbur is glad, saying Chayanne is very strong. Wilbur says Chayanne and Phil are good people who will look after her, and he trusts them.
18m 30s - Talullah tells Wilbur about her first day of school, and Wilbur finds out Quackity is her teacher
20m - Wilbur says he and Quackity are "pretty good friends"
22m 30s - Wilbur says they need to "catch up" with everyone else and tells Talullah he wants to make a farm.
24m - They notice a weird "cable port" next to their house. Talullah shows Wilbur the treehouse they built
28m - Wilbur talks about how he pities Quackity for his loss
29m - Wilbur and Talullah are both knocked down by mobs. Wilbur manages to respawn and revive her in time. Roier arrives shortly after, having sprinted across the entire map to help
31m - Wilbur tells Tallulah that the next time he gets knocked down by a mob, run away
37m - Roier and Wilbur catch up
40m - Wilbur tells Talullah he and Roier have a bit of a "history"
42m 30s - Wilbur thanks Roier for coming to save Talullah, then they part ways
44m - With the iron Roier gave him, Wilbur makes a bucket for Talullah so she can do a waterbucket clutch if she's ever in danger
45m 30s - Talullah gives Wilbur the diamond she found on her adventure with Phil and Chayanne! Wilbur frames it and puts it on the wall
47m 30s - They start making a farm and chat a bit. Talullah says her favorite color is purple, and Wilbur says he likes teal
49m 30s - Wilbur sees (a shirtless? 🤨) Quackity in the distance and tells Talullah to go inside.
50m 30s - Wilbur reminds Quackity that he promised to keep Talullah out if things
52m 30s - Quackity asks Wilbur how he gets along with Talullah
54m - Quackity gives Wilbur the painting Talullah made of him. Wilbur apologizes for being so aggressive and invites Quackity over
55m - Wilbur asks Quackity how to get a crown
56m - Quackity changes into shorts (self-described "boots shorts").
57m 45s - Quackity says Tallulah reminds him of Tilin :((((
58m - He asks to observe how Talullah and Wilbur communicate and he starts taking notes
59m 30s - Tallulah asks why Quackity is acting so weird, and Wilbur says it's because he's grieving. He says Quackity needs love, and they're going to give it to him as a team. Even so, he tells Tallulah to tell him if Quackity ever makes her feel uncomfortable. Tallulah asks Wilbur if he’s part of their team, and Wilbur says “Maybe one day”
1h 30s - Tallulah hears Quackity crying and runs over to check on him
1h 2m - Quackity says he wanted to learn from Wilbur and Tallulah’s relationship, and Wilbur tries to make him feel better… by rhyming.
1h 4m - Quackity says Wilbur and Tallulah have such a great relationship, but he and Tilin didn’t have that kind of relationship
1h 5m - Wilbur says Tilin’s death wasn’t his fault (Quackity tearfully swaps back to wearing pants and dons some sunglasses to hide his tears)
1h 6m - Quackity tells Wilbur how he wants to kiIl Chayanne, and Wilbur says he's close to Chayanne and can possibly fix things
1h 7m - Tallulah asks if he wants a hug and he says no, but he accepts one from Wilbur (warning him not to mess up his expensive clothes
1h 8m - Quackity gives them some dry old popcorn & Tallulah says she likes Quackity’s sunglasses. Wilbur reminds him about their deal once more
1h 10m - Wilbur finds out Slime was the one Quackity wanted help killing for revenge
1h 12m - Wilbur tells Tallulah about his and Quackity’s agreement, but tells her he doesn’t want her to worry about the complexities of adult life. Tallulah says Quackity “better not touch Chayanne.” Wilbur says Quackity would lose a fight against Chayanne. Tallulah says “I may be little, but I know how to defend the ones I love.”
1h 16m - Tallulah asks Wilbur to sing for her. Wilbur [not in his office] leaves to go look for one.
1h 18m 30s - Tallulah requests a Lovejoy song (attagirl). Wilbur says a lot of his songs are grumpy songs
1h 20m - Wilbur eventually decides on “You’ll Understand When You’re Older” (apologising for his voice because it’s 3am where he is)
1h 23m - Wilbur promises he won’t disappear and he’ll always be around
1h 24m - Tallulah says she has a message for Wilbur but it’s something Chat isn’t allowed to see…?
1h 25m - Wilbur says goodnight to Tallulah and looks at the painting she made for him one more time before logging out. He says everyone on the server is obsessed with their Egg
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Etoiles: "What the FUCK is pickleball?!"
#this whole codebreakers + fit interaction was so funny#VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKIYmZkKA5o&list=PLqDH3Li8uMHZtaaOCZZtDfDXUsi5MUx6I&index=117#timestamp: (4:12:11)#philza#etoiles#fitmc#fit#qsmp#qsmp clips#elk rambles
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Tango: We're lovers. That's all you need to know.
Impulse: Platonic. This is a platonic relationship.
Skizz: Not to me!
#a quote#tangotek#impulsesv#skizzleman#skizz gay for impulse and tango! you heard it here first folks skjdhgks#what? you'll kiss your buddy for a point but you won't pretend to be lovers for a bit? what a shame impulse skjdhk#all of this is a joke. I just think impulse hard drawing the line is very funny#this is from tango's vod 'JITS - Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time! LOVE this game!' timestamp 7:36#mod rhys
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BROTHER I WENT BACK TO PHILZA DAY ONE AND THIS GUY HOPS OFF THE WALL INTO THE RIVER AND BY FREAK OF CHANCE ROIER AND MISSA ARE WALKING BY AND OBVIOUSLY HE SCARES THEM BC BRITISH MAN FALLING FROM THE SKY AND THEY'RE LIKE DUDE WTF WHAT HAPPENED WAS THAT ON PURPOSE??? AND THIS PIECE OF BIRD SHIT JUST GOES "roof :D" LMFAOOOOO
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Spoke: "We can't let the server bleed out, we just need to shoot and kill it, bro."
#vodwatching#watchblogging#vod: Bring It On *** [Lifesteal SMP]#lifesteal spoilers#timestamp: 00:30:20#quotes
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Roier: Maximus.. I need to tell you something. But I need you to keep this secret, so if you die you’ll keep this secret forever, okay?
Maxo: Okay. Mhm.
Roier: Never tell this to anybody.
Maxo: Okay.
Roier: (Switches to a feminine voice) I am Melissa.
(Maximus gasps)
Roier: That’s right.
Maxo: Roier!
Roier: All this time it was me.
Maxo: Scumbag!
Roier: All this time it was me.
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Roier: All this time it’s been me, Maximus. All this time it’s been me but I’ve never told anybody. Anybody. So now you know I’m also a sexual dancer. And that I’m also a secretary.
#roier vod titled day 21#timestamp: 2:27:46#source of when roier confirms hes melissa YIPEEE#qsmp#old clips
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"that creeper must've been sitting on my face when he blew up!"
#i love you zed olympics you bring out the worst in everyone and i havent even made it to the balls part <3#quote is said by skizz!!#timestamp 1:31:33 of skizz's vod if anyones interested. what a moment#no one actually called it out im just crazy#skizzleman#mcskizzleman#docm77#mcyt#zedaph#zedlympics#hermitcraft#trafficblr#hermitblr#elfy talks#mcyt memes#skizzleman memes#docm77 memes
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im still thinking about tina learning that it was fit who saved bagi. at first i thought she was being weird about it out of jealousy. but then i remembered that he brutally murdered her like. more than once (during purgatory) so it makes sense that there'd be some built up resentment. but then tina says:
"fit, huh? [sigh] okay, fine. he's forgiven, i guess. i suppose. hmph. dare i say, more than forgiven. perhaps one day…i could even see him as a friend. i owe him my gratitude. [to bagi] im glad that you're here, all safe and sound."
idk i dont have like a thesis or anything i just want her and fit to interact so bad. what the hell kind of relationship dynamic does this situation give you
#qsmp#q!bagi#q!fit#timestamp is like 3:05:30 on tina's vod from yesterday#pov: your girlfriend is suddenly chummy with the guy who unapologetically cleaved your skull in half with an axe at least twice
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Watching Etho make it through almost an entire Decked Out run in full armor while Tango and Mrs. Tango are just quietly laughing at how completely oblivious he is to both of them trying to hint about it is so funny. 10/10 mr slab, incredible work
#it's the last run in the vod Tango posted that's just him watching Etho do several runs back to back#someone in the comments timestamped each run#so just go to the last timestamp if you want to watch it lol#10/10 it's a fun vod lol#lee speaks#hermitcraft#ethoslab#tango tek#decked out 2
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I AM A SUCCESSFUL FAN
#was literally getting out of the car when I typed the first one#had to check the vod bc I didn’t hear if he read it but HE DID#didn’t realize he uploaded the vod a few days ago otherwise I would have gotten my receipts earlier#also yeah this is a reupload#I didn’t know tumblr doesn’t let you post more than one vid in a post#opened capcut for the first time for this#I’m at work rn I took my break to make it lmao#mb I’m making a big deal abt it but it’s nice actually interacting with ur fav ccs#vod timestamps are 5:24 and 1:15:25#joel smallishbeans#smallishbeans#hermitcraft#hermitblr
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theories/thoughts/analysis about touchstarved after playing the demo a few times
Under the cut because it got long (I exceeded the post character limit...) Also spoilers btw. PS: All the links are to posts on the official social media accounts or their kickstarter, with the exception of the animated trailer screenshots that I got from here.
(Happy one month since demo dropped!)
Mhin
I'm starting with them because I play favorites.
Mhin's silhouette [1, 2] in the animated trailer [screenshot] highlights the crying eye (guilt? pain? blood? Their pupils almost seem to glow red, I wonder if it's connected) and the beak (in a way that reminds me of the skull of a bird rather than a live one).
The red choice connected to them is about asking if they're a scientist: their precision is almost surgical, though when asked if they've studied anatomy or medicine their reply is “Not quite” so it must be something similar enough.
When Vere complains about their first encounter with Mhin, he mentions that their dagger (visible in their in-game art) is an antique. Perhaps they inherited it, maybe from a mentor? It’s a curious choice of weapon for a hunter: stilettos (it’s described as such in the demo) aren’t ineffective in battle (especially if wielded by a physically strong fighter, which they absolutely are), but they are favored by assassins because they’re easy to conceal, they strike precisely and deeply but without letting much blood leak from the needle-thin wound.
As far as design goes, the clasps on their hood looks like a mix between the quaternary celtic knot and the triquetra / trinity knot. Symbolically, the latter is associated to the Triple Goddess (more on this in Leander’s section) or three elements, while the former represents the four elements or the four seasons or the four cardinal directions, and is often used as a symbol of protection.
Their fatal flaw is that they “resist change at all costs”. I'm led to believe that they became a Monster instead of being born one. I think it either happened not that long ago or they lost control over it recently, and that's what spurred them on their search for a cure. Them being described as “outcast” also makes me think that they could have been exiled from wherever they came from, perhaps because the people found out that “a monster hides within their frame”.
When questioning them about Ais, they say “I'm not going to risk my life in the hopes that any of them is different” which shows that they’re distancing themself from their situation (i.e., being/becoming a Monster).
Their hate towards Monsters could be either a projection of the hate they feel towards themself (if they were aware that there was a Monster inside of them before they lost control and hurt someone, for example) or just because one took over them and by extension they hate every Monster because of it. If the “lost control and hurt someone” thing is true I'll also add that they might be working as a Hunter as a way to try and atone. It could also be a way to expel the more violent instincts (I’m assuming they have some) into something productive.
The “they're afraid of being hurt. Or worse” on their relationship chart with Kuras feels to me like they're afraid of hurting him, also because when you ask them how they get along with him during the demo, they say “Few people are willing to help others; fewer when there's any risk involved” and I'm choosing to interpret that they think of themself as the risk. I know I'm really pushing it on this aspect but the “If you stay too close to me, you'll get hurt”+“Find someone safer to ask for help” only fuels me more. Their monstrous form also looks less defined and more liquid compared to the others, maybe because it's not as developed so it doesn't look as solid?
Vere is also said to be often provoking Mhin in order to make them lose control: he's confident in himself enough to think that he'd have the upper hand in a fight with Monster!Mhin, probably because they're a skilled hunter but they don't have that much experience over their monstrous side. Mhin dislikes Vere because he’s “the embodiment of everything [they] hate about Monsters”: while Mhin holds back from their nature and seeks a cure, Vere wants to give in to his instincts without restraints.
In the demo, they get defensive when questioned about the Senobium, but when they say “Whatever you're looking for, the cost may be higher than what you're willing to pay” I think they're speaking from experience.
It's interesting that it's implied that they slept with Leander once. Judging by the comment about the Wet Wick being the “perfect combination for making mistakes”, they're not enthusiastic about it. I’m guessing that they don't like that Leander has seen them with their guard down? Or they
Unless I missed something, it's unknown where in Eridia they're staying. I'll say it's probably in a different direction from the Wet Wick since they make a point of saying that they're only going there to protect Kuras (instead of, for example, “I live nearby anyways so I'll take the same road”).
The flowers in their pin design look similar to cornus kousa, or some other type of dogwood, symbolizing hope, resilience, renewal (I also found: rebirth, new life, strength, regret). After a long and grueling winter, Eridia greets the first dogwood blossoms with relief. These flowers are known to cling tenaciously to life even in the worst conditions, from barren wastelands to ruins perpetually shrouded in Fogfall… Really poetic meaning! I imagine Mhin as the dogwood flower, persisting even after the Tragic Backstory that made them lonely (“barren wastelands”) and their Monster Form (“shrouded in fogfall”)
Leander
Leander's silhouette [1, 2] in the animated trailer [screenshot] highlights only his eyes (they share the color of his magic -> maybe it's how he uses magic that contributes to him being “monstrous”?).
Nothing to note about his red choice except that it is unlocked by generally following his lead (taking the flower when he offers it, touching him without hesitation).
Speaking of his magic, an Alchemist MC notes that it extraordinarily powerful, enough that he doesn't need incantations or spell circles to cast it. Kuras mentioned that Leander prefers the company of those similar to him and that the Bloodhounds are mostly people who've endured the hardships of Lowtown, so I can't help but wonder if Leander was always a natural at magic, or if he did receive training but was later cast out, or maybe he left by choice?
A recurrent symbol in Leander's design is the triangle, as a detail mostly (on his coat, boots, dangling from his belt), but there's also one that looks like the alchemical symbol for earth (🜃) attached to the brooch on his chest; another symbol for earth is, you guessed it, the serpent, whose other meaning is duplicitous nature as well as renewal and rebirth. This connects to the ouroboros (present in his earring as well as in the background of the sticker and charm kickstarter rewards), symbolizing the cycle of death and rebirth and with relevance in alchemy as the “all in one”. The same theme is also present in the symbol of the triple moon (on his belt) symbolizing the stages of birth life and death and more in general three aspects united in one; the white lilies symbolizing renewal, regrowth, rebirth. The green feels fitting too, since it's often used to symbolize health and abundance.
Alongside the little triangle shape, attached to his belt there are a key (which is not the room key he gave MC), the head of which reminds me of two snakes knotted together; there's also a... I have no clue what that glowing red globe-spike is actually. It's the only other red item (along with the gem on the earring sword hilt) on Leander, but in some of the concept art it was green instead, so I think it's at least somewhat connected to his magic or the source of it. The shape of it combined with the red glow reminds me of Eridia’s towers’ architecture but that’s probably a stretch. I also feel like the symbol on the central part of the triple moon belt buckle is relevant: it immediately reminded me of a spell circle, and after doing some digging in sacred geometry, I’ve found that its 6 petal-like shapes (lilies also have 6 petals...) look similar to the hexafoil, “germ of life”, or the central part of the “seed of life”, which is connected to the divine creation of the world in 7 days/phases; a series of interconnected hexafoils make the “flower of life”, the meaning of which is creation (both in general and of the universe itself), and that everything’s interconnected to everything else... I couldn’t help but think of the “As above, so below” tagline in the Bloodhounds' poster; the sentence has so many interpretations in alchemy/esotericism but the gist of it is, “things in the higher realms of existence are just like in the lower/earthly plane” and “what happens in a large scale also happens in a small scale” and “common material things can make pure spiritual things”.
Overall, I'm thinking that all the green-glowing details on his outfit might be arcane foci, to help him cast magic without using incantations. As of right now, I’m willing to bet that Leander's connected to the Allmother (the traveler in the cart prayed to her) and/or the Abbess (the leader of the Senobium, I think): many of the aforementioned symbols also have ties to femininity and/or feminine qualities.
Other big things in his design are the eyebags and scar that goes from the cheek to the arm. I don’t have much to say on those, probably the scar is going to be connected to some important backstory event and the eyebags are a clue to suggest that there’s something troubling behind the bright and positive persona that he presents as.
If we want to take the name literally (I do), we could assume that Leander and his Bloodhounds are not simply a group of mercenaries, but mercenaries with a cause. Hounds are a breed specifically intended to track something specific (or someone specific) by scent. Given the animosity shown by them at the mere mention of the Senobium, it could have something to do with that, but perhaps it's also something more personal to Leander.
Let's get to the biggest red flag of the green-themed man: “Fatal flaw: [REDACTED]” and “Not all Monsters are inhuman”. There's also the fact that Vere doesn't trust his behaviour (I'll get to it in his section but I would generally trust Vere's words to be truthful). It’s also worth noting that in the first scene he makes an appearance in, he’s presented almost as a performer, a subtle-not-so-subtle hint that he can work his audience really skillfully. Overall, he seems too good to be true, and to quote Leander himself in the demo, “Things that seem too good to be true are often just that.” I don't think he's malevolent per se, but I also believe he's a very good liar (or at least, good at keeping his cards close to his pillowy bosom chest) and he can be a lot more ruthless than he lets on.
I already said it in Mhin's section but it's implied that the two of them slept together once, and I can't help but wonder if Leander also tried the whole "let me touch you so I can see what curses you but also you can tie me down if you want wink wink" tactic with them.
I get the feeling that he also slept with Ais? “He sure likes it when others take control”+“He's not so bad once you get to know him”. The bartender didn't joke about the room being used often huh (i’m saying this lighthearted and teasingly, nothing against it lol).
He's obviously staying at the Wet Wick with the rest of the Bloodhounds, and it happens often enough that the bartender/owner is familiar with their habits. I wonder if he also as a house of his own or not.
The flowers (in-game art, animated trailer, pin design, charm and sticker design) are white lilies, symbolizing devotion, sympathy and faith (I also found: renewal/rebirth/reregrowth and purity. Nothing says “I love you” as clearly as white lilies—ironic, since they’re some of the region’s most poisonous flowers. Some mages believe that these lilies contain a mysterious magic, but attempts to harness this power have only resulted in lethal poisonings. A not-so-veiled warning to be careful of what lies behind Leander’s charming facade... And considering that he seems to like when MC defers to him, I could imagine the (metaphorical... unless?) lethal poisoning in a possible bad end!
Kuras
Kuras' silhouette [1, 2] in the animated trailer [screenshot] highlights the several eyes (truth and secrets being very important themes in his route, he's also described as “observer”) and his tears (his guilt).
No red choice for Kuras, but there is various flavour text depending on choices. First and most notably, the Unnamed MC notes that something about him feels familiar: this could simply be a hint about him being divine in nature, or it might mean something more, I'm still uncertain. Moreover, depending on dialogue, one of his scenes towards the end of the demo plays out slightly differently, and it shows the more playful side of him (which I absolutely didn’t expect, but I enjoyed that).
As far as appearance goes, his human form and his divine form have many similarities: this post does a very good job of showing them, but additionally I'll say that his halo (silhouette, charm and sticker design) reminds me of the shape of his earrings.
There are a few lines that imply that being in Kuras' vicinity feels physically warmer. It could be just a standard “MC likes him so being near makes them feel all warm and fuzzy” but I think it's more to do with his angelic nature having a comforting effect on people. Something that could be connected to that is the theme of fire (“eldritch flames”, also visible in the charm and sticker design), which symbolically is the element that purifies souls and reveals the truth.
His clinic seems very neat, for someone who works with numerous patients for the whole day. Moreover, his clothes stay unnaturally devoid of any sign of dirt. His appearance is also very curated, so I think that part of it is him being thorough about cleaning and part of it might be a consequence of his magic. Additionally, during the 16/04/23 Q&A stream with the devs (timestamp: 49:32), they (jokingly) said that Kuras doesn’t even put his hair up while performing surgeries, which to me also means that he doesn’t need to do it because he’s supernaturally clean and hygienic.
There's no clear mention of him having magic in the first place, but I don't think he could've completely reattached MC's arm so flawlessly any other way.
I wouldn't think much of it if it were any other character but Kuras' birthday being January 1st makes me think that he picked the date on purpose... or randomly, considering it doesn’t seem to be important to him.
During the 16/04/23 Q&A stream with the devs (timestamp: 41:24), it was noted that Kuras’ name was deliberately chosen, I think implying that it probably has a meaning behind it, though I can’t say what as of now (my search only revealed that kurash is a type of wrestling in Central Asia, and that there’s a deity called Kura in a region of Syria).
I think it's a known fact in Eridia that Kuras is not simply human (“Only the most desperate or the foolish would dare lay a hand on me”), so it's interesting that he chose to not disclose that to the MC. Granted, they've interacted for less than a day now and information is the currency. I also wonder if he’s always been a doctor or if he chose to become one at a certain point... I guess it would depend: is he “repentant” for something he did before settling in Eridia, or after?
Ais also thinks that Kuras used to be more outgoing but the reason he doesn’t really open up a lot to people anymore is because he “must’ve been burned”, which is an interesting insight. I lean more towards thinking that he’s been burned after becoming a resident in Eridia.
There's nothing that strikes me as peculiar regarding his relationships with the other characters,with two exceptions. Kuras' self-inflicted exile is centuries old, and combined with the fact that he (occasionally and begrudgingly?) works with the Senobium, it might be plenty of reason for Vere to hate him. I think that Kuras might've witnessed how he came to be captured (or actively took part in it), and that event is what feeds his mistrust towards Vere. Secondly, it’s said that he “looks forward to Ais helping around his clinic”: does Ais use the Seaspring’s healing powers on some patients (“I help him in the clinic sometimes”)? I wonder if the smokey scent when the MC wakes in Kuras’ clinic was because he’d been there recently.
He lives in one of the more populated areas, probably because 1) more easy for patients to reach him and 2) he likes meeting people.
The flowers in his pin design look like magnolias, symbolizing longevity, grace, divinity (I also found: eternity, perseverance, purity). The elegant magnolia’s therapeutic properties are vital in such a dangerous world. The Senobium cultivates a small magnolia grove, though few make it past the imposing gates to enjoy the rejuvenating blossoms… Of course the medicinal aspect reflects Kuras well. And there’s the connection to him being employed in some form by the Senobium too, the gates could definitely be a metaphor for how he keeps the true extent of his powers at bay
Ais
Ais' silhouette [1, 2] in the animated trailer [screenshot] highlights his tattoo (Ocudeus' tentacles) and his eyes (the Groupmind's effect).
If MC’s been talking defiantly to him throughout the demo, the red choice connected to Ais also consists of rebelling to him, which he clearly enjoys (he’s said to dislike easy fights, so that’s probably it).
An Unnamed MC will note that Ocudeus’s presence/calling in the Seaspring feels familiar, and that his tattoo feels unnatural and it seems to move when they’re not looking... I’ll say that the tattoo isn’t a regular one, and might be the physical manifestation of the metaphorical mark that the bond with Ocudeus left on Ais. This also explains why in the silhouette of his monstrous form the tentacle tattoo is extended beyond what it normally looks like (it reaches his face, and over half of his chest).
The very prominent eye theme (charm and sticker design, Ocudeus possibly meaning “eye god” if it’s latin) and feeling of being watched (+“Got eyes in the back of my head”), plus the fact that the red-eyed woman knew what MC was seeking as well as their name, makes me believe that Ocudeus' area of influence is very extensive. As a consequence of the Groupmind, it's likely that apart from sharing thoughts (and identity?) those connected also share what they see to Ocudeus/Ais.
The notes left on the pillars are interesting. The topmost and middle one I feel are more useful to the player and serve as casual worldbuilding, but the bottommost one is the most curious imo: decoding the scrawling results in “never wish on a shooting star he's always listening”. Initially I thought that the “he” referred to Ocudeus, but it doesn't feel correct (Ocudeus always watches, it doesn't listen).
During the 16/04/23 Q&A stream with the devs (timestamp: 36:32), Ais was said to be the first character that they created, and the rest of the cast was built around him for cohesiveness. This is interesting to me, as from the demo I thought that “central” role would fit Leander more.
Speaking of Leander, both of them have a like/dislike relationship with each other (Leander because “the assassination attempts are funny, until they’re not” and Ais because he “won’t hesitate to put Leander in his place when the time comes”). Leander seems to be uncomfortable about the effects that the Seaspring has on people, while Ais talks about “a time where Leander's resolve will be tested, same for anyone in this plane or the next”... I wonder how soon that time is going to be 👀. I already noted this in Leander’s section but I think they also slept together at one point or another.
Same topic, different character: Vere. It’s cute that they’re so fond of each other [1, 2], and I’m very curious to know how they met. They probably bonded because of compatible personalities, but I also think that they like each other because they’re both dangerous, and being with someone who is also as dangerous feels... Fitting, safe, maybe?
The fact that he's “not as in control of his powers as he thought” is also interesting to me, since his nonchalance doesn't seem to be because he's lazy but because he's extremely confident. Perhaps he got too sure of himself and lost sight of the risks?
Ais is described as “renegade”, which by definition is someone who betrays a principle/alliance. I have no doubt that this is connected to the reason why he's a “gang leader without the gang members”, and probably to how he came to bond with Ocudeus. Because he's also said to dislike isolation, I lean more towards saying that he didn't willingly let his (former?) members go, my theory is either they left on their own (perhaps they were scared of Ocudeus, or they didn't approve of it) or he accidentally disposed of them (either because he wasn't in control of Ocudeus / the Soulless, or because Ocudeus felt hungry and they were conveniently nearby). Either way, it must have hurt him, since he's not at all willing to talk about it beyond “Gang took a walk”.
I’m very curious about Mhin saying “Monsters like [Ais] don't know or care about what they have”... What does (did?) Ais have? Could it be in reference to him letting his former gang/companions go away in favor of siding with Ocudeus and/or the Seaspring?
He lives at the Seaspring, though I wonder if he sleeps in a pile near those cushions, cuddling the Soulless, or if he has more personal quarters further in. There's a cave entrance visible on the other side of the bloody water, but that feels more for Ocudeus rather than Ais himself.
The flowers in his pin design are spider lilies, symbolizing mourning, goodbyes, lost memories (I also found: death, abandonment, new beginnings). Eerily beautiful, red spider lilies bear the sorrow of loss and farewells. Eridians believe these flowers shepherd lost spirits into the afterlife. The city has seen a sudden increase in these unearthly flowers, leaving many puzzled about their meaning… Very fitting with Ocudeus’ domain of losing memories and thus, beginning a new life! I’m not sure if we should be taking the increase in flowers literally, or just metaphorically as there’s many in the Groupmind
Vere
Vere's silhouette [1, 2] in the animated trailer [screenshot] highlights the eyes again (“windows to the soul” and all that), his fangs (him being the most openly aggressive) and the collar and chains (the thing that binds him to the Senobium's will).
I haven’t been able to not get his red choice [edit: “hidden ending”, not a red choice], but from my understanding of what others have said it’s based on how you talk to him and not on your actions. I’d love to say more but since I don’t know exactly influences it, I don’t have much to talk about regarding that🥹
“Not quite human, not quite monster. Seems we’re both--” I wonder if he was about to finish the sentence with ‘cursed’?
He has unique dialogue for each of MC’s backstories: to an Alchemist he says “The misery born of your mistreatment haunts you. I understand what it’s like to be used and thrown away. I’ll give your life new meaning”; to an Unnamed “You poor thing, misled by those you trusted most. You caused so much suffering unknowingly. I know that pain. I can help you forget it all”; to a Hound “The betrayal, the loss of hope, the sheer desperation that drives you still to search and search to no end. I could give you something new to live for”. Apart from showing that he knows stuff he’s not supposed to, I’m more interested about what he says to Alchemist and Hound: he knows the pain of causing suffering unknowingly, and he knows what it’s like to be used and then discarded. His powers seems to be seeing through people, I’d say almost mind-reading (“You can’t hide anything from me.”), but I think soul reading is a more fitting definition. I feel that all of the comments related to MC's backstory have more to do with what they experienced/felt than just objective facts, plus the way he says “All that suffering has made your soul so irresistibile...”, it makes me think that he's reading MC’S present and past emotions through their soul.
The most apparent part of his design is that he’s half showing, half hiding. His outfit makes the harness very visible, yet he hid the leash from the MC for as long as possible, and he didn't let them close enough to touch it. His pants are fully cover one side and show skin on the other. The sheer fabrics look very cool on their own but I like to think they're also part of the "half show, half hide" thing he has going on. An Alchemist MC will note that the collar seems to be enchanted, while other backstories will simply say that the lock seems easy enough to open.
In the charms and stickers design, there's his chain in the background, and it's broken. Metaphorically and literally, “breaking free from the chains” symbolizes putting an end to what holds someone captive, but also finding freedom to be oneself. Perhaps I'm reading too much into it, but I think a freed Vere would also feel free to not hide so much of himself. On that note, I'm extremely curious about what he draws on his sketchbook. Also in the charm and stickers design, as well as in the Nintendo Switch port art, is the key that he stole from the MC. It's curious that they included it instead of a more personal object like his sketchbook (present in the Switch port art but not in the stickers), but it might just be a fun nod to the demo or maybe he'll develop a habit of stealing the key again in the full game, so I don't think I should read too much into that.
Neither Vere or Kuras of them gives too many juicy details about their mutual hate towards each other during the demo, but from the additional info [1, 2] published on Tumblr, I think it might have to do with the fact that both of them have been confined in Eridia for centuries, and perhaps Kuras even contributed to the capture of Vere, too.
He’s defined as a “charlatan”, which by definition means “someone who decieves through false claims”. It fits with him saying “If I were you, I wouldn’t trust a word I say” and “Information is a luxury [...] If you valued my words you'd have taken them seriously”. This feels like a recurring theme for Vere: Ais also says, “Vere is one of the most honest people you'll meet. Just don't listen to a single thing he says”. Despite the very obvious predatory/mischievous nature of Vere, I think that he is very honest about the things he says: it’s about reading between the lines.
His very evident distaste towards Leander might be connected to this, seeing that Leander seems to be hiding a lot.
Vere clearly likes Ais, but as soon as MC asks more, he warns them about how dangerous he and the Seaspring are. I think both are true: Ais being “a good person” doesn’t exclude the fact that he is dangerous.
It could be a stretch, but I wonder if Vere lives/stays in the building that he was chained to?
The flowers in his pin design look like some type of lilies, perhaps wood lily are a type of amaryllis that symbolizes passion, allure, pride ( when researching the wood lilies, I also found: danger, determination). Local legends conflict on the origins of the amaryllis. Whether they sprang from the spilt blood of a scorned lover or were born of an ancient Senobian ritual gone awry, the truth behind these flowers is knowledge long forgotten… or held by a privileged few. Like Kuras, his flower mirrors the connection to the Senobium though it remains vague about how exactly they became involved... In the greek myth, Amaryllis consulted an oracle to win the love of the shepherd Alteo: she walked to his house every day, piercing her heart with a golden arrow, and on the 30th day flowers bloomed from her blood. Alteo became enamoured with the maiden and the flowers that bore her name... I wonder how Touchstarved’s version of the myth is different than ours, and which character Vere is more akin to?
Nothing on Sen or Elyon for now since there's too little info on both, but I'm looking forward to putting them under a microscope too 👀
(bangs pots and pans) please share your theories/thoughts if you read this far? 👉👈
#if anyone wants screenshots re: the in-game dialogue that i refer to lmk and i'll provide#full disclosure i wouldn't have thought of kuras birthday if it weren't for sysba in attollo... oh eldritch beings exiled on earth#i wanted to put the link to the q&a twitch stream but unfortunately there's no vod so you'll have to take my word :( sorry#i also hope that the links to the kickstarter images work since at one point before posting this they all broke... lmk in case and i'll edit#anyways can you tell i'm positively obsessed and i'm this close to counting the days until 2025?#i had fun playing and writing this heehe#touchstarved#touchstarved vn#touchstarved game#ais#ais touchstarved#kuras#kuras touchstarved#leander#leander touchstarved#mhin#mhin touchstarved#vere#vere touchstarved#touchstarved analysis#touchstarved theory#touchstarved spoilers#visual novels#vns#long post#ps: i'm not an expert about any of these but i'm most unsure about the flowers... i tried#edit: corrected an imprecision and added links/timestamps to the q&a vod!#my posts
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Philza - QSMP VOD Timestamps
Important timestamps from Phil's April 17th and April 18th streams.
Hopefully this helps folks who missed the livestream / people who don't have time to watch the VODs!
There's tons of lore going on, and with so many creators streaming for hours at a time, it's almost impossible for a single person to keep up with everything. With that in mind, if you've got a streamer you watch frequently, consider keeping a record of important timestamps (even if it's just one or two) from their stream to help out other fans!
April 17 VOD
Hardcore for a bit then QSMP later :D !s4 !project new merch is live at Ph1LzAMerch.com! !merch)
2h 33m - Phil logs into QSMP
2h 39 m - Phil says Wilbur messaged him asking him to take care of Tallulah
2h 43m 45s - Fit meets up with Phil
2h 52m 30s - Tallulah wakes up
2h 54m 45s - Wilbur calls Phil asking how Tallulah is
2h 58m - Phil gives Tallulah iron armor
3h 8m - Phil gives her a paraglider
3h 9m 30s - Phil teaches her how to waterbucket clutch
3h 16m - Osito Bimbo makes an appearance, gives Phil an invitation to the Egg funeral
3h 17m 30s - Phil finds out Tilin and JuanaFlippa are dead
3h 24m - Chayanne wakes up
3h 26m - After having a dream where a crow saved him, Chayanne says he likes crows again now :’)
3h 23m 30s - Phil gives Tallulah a god apple to help her in case she’s ever in a pinch
3h 34m - Chayanne says Ramon and Dapper are her best friends
3h 36m - Chayanne finds out the other eggs died, and he feels guilty he wasn’t able to protect Tilin… :( Phil tells him not to blame himself, and Tallulah says Chayanne’s still a hero to her
3h 39m 30s - Phil tells Tallulah to sleep in his house with Chayanne until Wilbur comes back so that she’s safe
3h 40s 30s - Fit meets up with Phil and gives him a… present
3h 45m 20s - Fit asks Phil whether he’s noticed how dangerous the island’s becoming recently
3h 52m - Phil and Fit talk about drugs
3h 59m 45s - Scary music suddenly plays, and Phil turns it off in his settings because he doesn’t want a copyright strike (LMAO)
4h 8m - Phil and Fit show Tallulah around a village
4h 11m 30s - Fit notices that Tallulah looks smaller than the other eggs
4h 12m - Chayanne burns down the village
4h 16m 30s - Chayanne takes on a golem with a gun (and wins)
4h 17m 45s - They see Leonard@’s death message in chat, but acknowledge that they can’t do anything about it because they’re too far away (Leo was fine)
4h 20m - Phil says goodbye to Fit, who promises to keep him updated on what happens at the funeral
4h 23m 30s - Phil tells the story about Jean the Enderdragon and Kristin (Mumza) the Goddess of Death
April 18 VOD
QSMP - this island wants our eggs dead >:( !qsmp !merch
Start of stream: Phil is convinced the island wants their eggs dead
Phil spends the first few minutes of stream reviewing today’s tasks with Chat
17m - Chayanne wakes up
20m - Wilbur messages Phil asking him to babysit Tallulah
25m - Tallulah wakes up
30m - Phil and the eggs leave for an adventure
32m - Tallulah immediately gets “killed” by mobs and has to be revived twice (no life lost)
36m - Phil and the eggs visit Luzu’s house and notice the strange build outside of it
44m 45s - Phil comments on how much stronger and more dangerous mobs seem to be on the island lately
52m 30s - Phil and the eggs enter a Lush Cave
55m - Phil has everyone use their scrolls to leave, saying it’s too dangerous to stay there. He gets separated from the eggs and sent to Fit’s instead of Wilbur’s house, but he reunites with the eggs quickly and everyone is safe.
58m - “I’m convinced now that this island is trying to hurt you”
1h 3m - Tallulah plays the flute for her turtles. One of the tasks is to kill 30 mobs, and so far, Phil and the Eggs (er, just Chayanne actually) have killed around 20 mobs.
1h 9m - Fit asks to join them and Phil agrees to meet up. He also reminds chat that Ramon has a glock
1h 12m - Tallulah asks about the wanted poster of Quackity on Roier's house. Phil says it’s probably a joke, and “[Quackity] can be misunderstood sometimes.” Chayanne says he made the sign, and that Quackity threatened them once. Phil says “[Quackity’s] got a good heart in him, but he sometimes can get a bit emotional.” Tallulah says he’s an angry chihuahua and mentions her encounter with him.
1h 14m 30s - Fit meets up with them, and they talk about how dangerous everything is becoming lately
1h 17m - Phil and Fit share conspiracy theories about the island, and Fit updates him on events from yesterday’s funeral. Phil: I’m convinced this island wants our eggs dead Fit: I’m convinced this island wants all of us dead”.
1h 21m - Fit comments on “kids these days and their waterbucket challenges!”
1h 26m 45s - Phil warns Chayanne to be careful and only engage if people need help while they fight in the caves under Fit’s house
1h 32m 30s - They all leave the cave, and Phil gives Tallulah a diamond as a souvenir. Fit says he has something to show Phil.
1h 34m 45s - Phil calls out chat for constantly calling Fit sus
1h 36m 30s - Fit shows Phil his Wither farm (which is… definitely illegal)
1h 42m 45s - Phil talks about drinking with Quackity last time they met up
1h 46m 30s - Phil and his Eggs say goodbye to Fit
1h 49m - Phil plays Otherside for the Eggs
1h 50m - Phil sings a lullaby for the Eggs
#Philza#QSMP#Vod Timestamps#Phil#I think I'll start sharing these whenever I'm able to take timestamp notes for VODs#they'll probably only be for Phil's because others are usually too fast-paced for me to take notes#or too long for me to stay the whole time#Or there's 5 streams going on at the same time#But if anyone else keeps timestamp notes please let me know! Happy to help share them
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Pol: Yo te enseño la manera de pelea, tu pegame (I'll teach you the way to fight, hit me) Roier: Aver? (Let's see?) Pol: AAA AAAA WAAAHAAAA NO ME PEGUES (AAA AAAA WAAAHAAAA DON'T HIT ME)
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As always, VOD and Timestamp in tags!
#pol is so funny 😭#Feel free to correct my transcription!#elk rambles#qsmp#qsmp clips#roier#polispol#VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joD8jVhfiaw&list=PLTi8XL15vytaSv6t8odDxJTQWNsgdKAHY&index=78#Timestamp: (3:00:22)
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Skizz: I'm going to ask your permission for everything. Impulse, I'm thinking of taking a sip of my coffee. Do I have your permission?
Impulse, deadpan: Pour it on your lap.
#impulsesv#skizzleman#gigs phasmo#a quote#I unfortunately do not have the original video for this quote bc I found it through a GTWS Edits compilation#specifically: 'Imp & Skizz being an old married couple'#I would guess it's one of the phasmo vods with scar. possibly where they had it so one person gave the orders each round#but that's just a guess unfortunately#mod rhys#edit: as per jazz-bird it is skizz's vod 'thursday phasmophobia with impulse gem and grian' timestamp 17:30!
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Occasionally I find some real gems when looking back through the VOD Timestamp Archive
#i talk#qsmp talk#Realistically I know the VOD Timestamp Archive was horrible for my mental and physical health and it was a terrible coping strategy#However it is still EXTREMELY useful. It do be like that sometimes#Thanks for your sacrifice past me
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Minute: "I think [Lifesteal] is about standing for something... even if you die for it."
Zam: "Yeah..."
Zam: "I don't think there's an objective answer... depending on who you ask."
Zam: "But I agree, I think Lifesteal is about standing for what you believe in."
#liveblogging#watchblogging#vod: TAKE IT BACK. *** [Lifesteal SMP] !lore#lifesteal spoilers#quotes#timestamp: around 06:36:00#this is like the second time minute went from being like clown to being like zam lol but this time its unintentional#but ofc all in all hes minute lol
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