#bug fables liveblog

[sp1resong]

man i really want to finish leif's request (for context i have reached that point in my playthrough where i stop and do everything Except progress the main plot) but this One Fucking Room

[enbeemerang]

Immediately we are given narration(?) but its lore from the game.

Narration is then revealed to be Kabbu talking, and we get dialogue with him and maki!!

Also its good immediate characterization with Kabbu and vi — vi’s immediately the one causing a scene while Kabbu seems more tame

Replaying bug fables its dialogue time

[mantisgodiveblog]

“There is no spoilers.” *Siffrin is portrayed as a roach* Hmm... Siffrin was too resilient to die which is roach tendencies, I suppose. Maybe this crossover takes place in the past? I think Siffrin and Lief would be pals immediately. Honestly both groups would get along great together. (I am now commenting on art instead of the liveblog? Pffft. Listen. Bug Fables is good okay?? That’s my excuse. XD)

We will pretend very hard that we Do Not See It and we also need to transcribe some Discord things because "theory chatter with friends" is absolutely relevant. Siffrin and Leif would be friends, definitely - probably going to formulate an entire new breed of puns. We feel that Kabbu and Mirabelle might get along too, honestly, even if not in the same "like a house on fire" way.

...though speaking of houses on fire, we're something like 50% sure that Vi might set one on fire, combined with The Party As Is. We think that Bonnie would think she's cool. We think that Vi would definitely take this as a chance to teach Bonnie a skill that is deeply illegal in at least five different countries. We think that though Siffrin might be invited he would not be enough of a moderating influence to prevent them from committing at least one major crime. This Will End Poorly, if probably in an entertaining way.

[cinemacentral666]

It's Cool I'm Good (2010)

Movie #1,136 • MONDAY WILDCARD

I was all set to do a Monday TRUE RANDOM but then I realized that the film which the machine selected (1967's Countdown) was actually directed by Robert Altman and I definitely plan on doing a full Altman Director Focus at some point so I decided to pivot and watch a 35-minute experimental art movie instead.

(watch the full movie above via the artist's vimeo)

I discovered this one just the other day via Megan Boyle's LIVEBLOG 2.0 and I loved it. The IMDB description is very funny but also accurate ("A bandaged woman with mysterious injuries wanders aimlessly around, telling jokes and other patter to the camera held by her volunteer nurses") and I also love that Mel Blanc is listed as one of the stars there because towards the end a Bugs Bunny cartoon is shown playing on a TV.

The editing is really good here, both video and sound. Almost unexpectedly so given the context/fidelity of the medium. I liked the mix of added and diegetic sound, a lovely blend of pop music and more abrasive stuff that collides together in bursts alongside the scattered, nonlinear 'narrative'. To that point: they clearly didn't have the rights to any of it, making it impossible to release in any commercial/official capacity (it strangely isn't even listed on Letterboxd, though a number of her other films are). It makes me wish more movies were made in this rogue style, where you can film yourself playing the flute alongside the album version of "Stairway to Heaven" without giving two shits.

The content of her mostly one-sided convos range from animal biology/habitats to civil engineering to this deranged bologna butt fable/joke...

It's an incredibly funny movie which is a rare treat in something that's also so firmly grounded in the world of experimental film.

The commentary also felt simple enough: existing in this fucked up world is hard, but we can (or should) always try to find levity in that struggle.

SCORE: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[flecks-of-stardust]

i should not be starting wandersong right now but i’m bored so whee

[enbeemerang]

If there’s one thing I want to be remembered for it is This: I did the bug fables poll! I’m also the Artificer Cosplay Guy

Besides that, here you’ll see

Bug Fables (OC and Canon)

Hollow Knight

Rain world

Bugs

Misc bug games

Etc! (Game analysis, liveblogs, art/writing)

About me:

this was bound to happen eventually LMAO so here's an abt me post

Basic Info: Call me Vee, Cog, or Moon! I’m a 20-year-old student who's a games major. they/he pronouns. Lesbian. My interests, blogs, and boundaries will be under the cut.

My current interests include:

Video Games: Steamworld, hollow knight, bug fables, OFF, Rain World, Octopath Traveler I/II, Cuphead, SDV, Machinarium, Portal, minecraft, Cozy Grove, inscryption, BOTW

Books/Media: warriors, ninjago, JJBA, RVB, The Cyberiad, Mob Psycho 100, music, band

Misc: steampunk, cosplay, bugs

My blogs:

@vibecenter13 - my main blog!

@furnass - Steamworld/Steampunk/Robot sideblog!

@enbeemerang - my bug fables/hollow knight/Rain World/Bug sideblog!

My Boundaries:

Please don't directly interact/dm me if you aren't 16+. I'm fine with being followed, just no dms.

If you want to talk about any of the things I'm interested in, I'm mostly free to talk via DM! Mutuals are free to DM me for discord if they want to talk. Even if we're mutuals on either of my sideblogs, you're free to dm me :D

^^^ please please send me asks or something i might forget to respond but thats just beacuse i have adhd lmao

DNI:

Usual DNI criteria

Transphobes, homophobes, proshippers.

[larnax]

yeah, sure, i COULD unequip hard mode for this boss whose gimmick is that they DON’T LET YOU USE ITEMS, which makes me unable to effectively heal or revive characters, but what i really WANT to do is grind out a level so i can get the little popup that says “good job buddy you did it”

[sp1resong]

im literally not even having fun i fucking hate it here

[sp1resong]

fables of bug update i am lost in the fucking desert

[nihiltism]

OKAY SO my master propaganda list!! this is ordered roughly from most recommended to least and Is open to change i just havent played as many games as i say i have. also i shortened it down to 14 because a few were like. extended

wandersong (VERY charming little music based adventure game where youre a bard and you save the world w the power of singing!! its Full of heart and changed my life and i think everyone in the world should play it. i have a separate propaganda post for it alone if i rambled abt it here id be all day. please play wandersong it makes me cry so frequently and it will continue to make me cry. its very sweet though most of the tears are happy ones. also the artstyle is really cute and the ost is really fitting and a!)

pokemon mystery dungeon: explorers of sky (definitely the least obscure thing here but for those who havent played it its a roguelike pokemon game with Easily the best plotline in anything pokemon related. its kind of a staple for a lot of gen z kids ive met. also it has really pretty pixel art and just an Iconic soundtrack and god please play pmd. u can also emulate this one its okay i wont tell)

ghost trick: phantom detective (another Relatively less obscure one but its like. cult obscure. anyway its a puzzle mystery game by the ace attorney guys and it has The most well woven narrative ive ever played. its one of those games i wish i could play for the first time again but i can also tell you Nothing about the plot. it plays like youre a poltergeist making a rube goldberg machine and thats all i can tell you. its good. also has a not-ass apple port with a free demo but honestly its another u can just emulate its fine)

live a live (VERY lovingly remade hd version of an square enix rpg from 1994!! and i love it dearly!! its a bunch of mini-stories basically from different time periods, one in wild west one in the future etc etc. they've all got different genres and the chapters respect ur time for the most part and really aren't too grindy (the longer ones take like, 2 hours at most). anyway it is mostly silly but does eventually go for your knees later. also the strategy rpg-ish? gameplay is real fun and the music slaps. also its all voice acted and its very good. please play live a live)

hatoful boyfriend (okay hear me out. it is a Very absurd very jokey dating simulator where you date birds and thats part of the appeal but it Does have a fantastically written character drama in there. you do have to get to it though and it may take a while. its best to get into it for the novelty and take what More comes your way as a pheasant surprise. if you want something to pique your interest check the hatoful boyfriend tw list its a lot. also if u like it please remember to play holiday star people always forget holiday star and it makes me sad)

everhood (VERY baffling music RPG that i have. feelings about. it changed the way i view a lot of things the ending messed me up but i Will mention that its Wild. i love it. would not recommend it to anyone who is easily overstimulated by either visuals or sound but everhood Is a religious experience)

mad rat dead (very fun rhythm platformer with a solid story and really fun pick up and playable gameplay!! also the art style is Really unique and there isnt a song in the ost id say Isnt a bop. u guys like fake type. the composer there did a good chunk of the music for it. also mad rat dead has a Meaty free demo on the switch and ps4 eshops!! warning for cartoon gore though, that's Very present even in the demo. I have a whole propaganda post for mrd too)

chicory: a colorful tale (really unique, calming and sweet little game with the same writer as wandersong!! it's basically a coloring book, the world's gone blank and you have to color it back in. it tackles a lot of personal struggles that come with making art and while it didnt hit me as hard as wandersong it is. fantastic. what if a coloring book had impostor syndrome. its most fun to play on touchscreen so id definitely recommend the switch version)

oneshot (REALLY unique little 4th wall breaking rpgmaker game where the relationship between you the player and the protagonist and the world is the most important part. i wish there were more games that break the 4th wall and mess with files on your computer and use this for things that arent horror. probably the most unique game ive ever played, also the OST is perfect (tunes to sink into the moss to) vibes yknow)

bug fables: the everlasting sapling (silly silly little paper mario esque turn based rpg!! theres a lot i can say about bug fables but what i wanna highlight is that they do character writing Really well. your main trio of characters has so much good team banter and i love it dearly its just so much fun to read every line. also the music bops and its a joy to look at and i love my weirdo bug found family)

shovel knight: treasure trove (okay again not obscure everyone and their mom knows shovel knight but You Should Play Shovel Knight. 3/4 of the campaigns are absolute Pinnacles of level design and they make you really feel cool when you get through them, and the design overall only gets better as you go through the campaigns!! also the storylines are solid at least!! also plague of shadows' storyline in particular is Really sweet so id recommend it just for that one. also the music just gets better and better i think i should mention that)

the world ends with you (ALSO not obscure but id be remiss to not mention it because its my first hyperfixation really. anyway twewy is a real fun action rpg with a plot about learning to trust others and open up and its Really Nice i havent played in a bit but it does make me emotional. very mid 2000s vibes in the funky bitcrushed way. there are ports and im sure theyre good but id honestly say the best way to experience it is the original ds version so if u happen to see it id recommend it with my life. I have not played neo yet)

toem: a photo adventure (another Very cute charming little game about helping people via taking pictures!! its adorable its very (take this at your own pace) and it doesnt have stakes at all the main goal is just to experience. its all handdrawn and its really cute and i love it dearly. also your camera gets a honk button this is not a drill u can honk at everything and anything)

later alligator (silly little hand drawn point n click adventure!! another where the writing is just A Joy to read, also its animation is so bouncy and Very cute. its set like a noire mystery but with pretty low stakes for cowards like me! its entirely silly. i love it so much)

pikuniku (another Very Silly. half this list is silly. anyway pikuniku is a short game where u play as a tictac to punt capitalists and its Very absurd. i love it. it has very little replay value but its dirt cheap on sale usually. another where the dialogue is very fun to read. its so dumb. its so dumb.)

one time I was joking about how I will tell anyone and everyone to play all 17 of my most recommendable games Right Now and tell me all about their experience playing it and. well. I didn't think before saying that exactly but I did make a list of 17 whole games. it can be my master recommendation list do u wanna see it

[sp1resong]

i literally hate the deadlands this isn't even fun it's just annoying and tedious

[sp1resong]

finally playing bug fables will most likely not be liveblogging but i just wanted you all to know

[enbeemerang]

Anyways would anybody be interested in a document that’s basically a liveblog but on Google docs? I’m hoping to document foreshadowing and otherwise good dialogue moments on bug fables

I hope to eventually put it in paper format and write about each chapter individually

[enbeemerang]

Golden settlement final

- using the special dialogue can actually just Give You the answers. (Aka crank area w the flying seedlings and the group talks abt how you can freeze rhem)

- Leif’s dialogue abt being prepared preps you for Mothiva and Venus — Mothiva’s fight is out of the blue if you never talked to her so

- mothivas theme slaps

- I’ll have some opinions on her later, from what I remember I felt her writing was weak (she felt one dimensional)

- then again her intro can make it seem like theyre your main enemy, when we learn it later in game. So, theres also that

- the specific dialogue of vi and Kabbu to each other wanting to watch over Leif :) very cute (and again I cant emphasize enough how great these little banter dialogues are!!! They characterize and also add onto the game!! They can give you information but its not like, do xyz to pass, its presented in a good way)

- Venus’ introduction is very cool, I love it - shes such a cool character

- also her calling out vi 💀 its a very cool way of showing how powerful Venus is! Shes a goddess, so she has cool abilities like that — and her dialogue is such good foreshadowing!!!!

- going off of that esp with Venus talking to and abt Kabbu ‘So why wont you share your burdens with your friends?’ Shes playful but also knows shes the shit, shes a fucking goddess so

- I also like Venus’ dialogue during the fight, big fan of dialogue during fights (they did that in octopath 1 /2 and I love it sm)

- Venus calling Leif ‘you curious thing’ idk I love that sm. Its so peculiar and it characterizes her well

- ‘the remaining one lingers but the presence vanishes’ again giving us insight into what Leif’s deal is, makes the player curious!! We’ve had so much stuff going on, and we’re still not getting answers!

-“if anyones fine on the team, its Kabbu!” Idk im looking way too deep into this but it feels like a good example of vi being a bit childish? She just auto believes hes ok

- also the summary is good I like that :)

- also we learn abt Leif - he only gets those episodes with anew magic, which tbh good for him makes it easier

- after when you talk to Levi and Celia it mentions the tunnels, which is good if you just didnt talk to Diana

- in the palace we Learn Leif was one of the first non ant teams willing to explore

- second(?) mention of the roaches! Its Neolith talking abt their technology after using the first artifact, the mask, to look at the second artifact, the tablet

-mentions of the wasps again, framing them as other enemies we need to look out for — even elizant II says “avoid the northern border with the Wasp Kingdom at all costs”

- also we get mentions of the bandits!!!!!! :)

chapter 2 complete!!!

dialogue time (pt 2)

[mantisgodiveblog]

In Stars And Time asks & interactions masterpost

(The In Stars And Time liveblog masterpost is here)

ACT 1 ASKS

Asks from thatdoganon 1 - A Visitor From Ao3 | Asks from thatdoganon 2 - Traces Of Characterization | Asks from thatdoganon 3 - Spoiler Warning | Asks from thatdoganon 4 - Bunny Comic | Asks from thatdoganon 5 - Memory AU and Loop | Asks from thatdoganon 6 - Memory AU Part 2

Asks from lukiyu 1 - Memory Of Yourself | Asks from lukiyu 2 - Bunny Comic

ACT 2 ASKS

Ask from thatdoganon 1 - Act Shift Maintenance | Ask from thatdoganon 2 - Start Again | Ask from thatdoganon 3 - Royal We | Ask from thatdoganon 4 - Coin Chat | Ask from thatdoganon 5 - Two Conversations A Day

Ask from thatdoganon 6 - Memory Of Pillars | Ask from thatdoganon 7 - Regarding The Novelization Of A Tear's Sleep | Ask from thatdoganon 8 - Loop's Name | Ask from thatdoganon 9 - Image Limit | Ask from thatdoganon 10 - Siffrin Is Portrayed As A Roach

Ask from thatdoganon 11 - Incorrect Answers In The Tutorial | Ask from thatdoganon 12 - Some Traps May Be Activated | Ask from thatdoganon 13 - Early Interactions | Ask from thatdoganon 14 - How Did You Do This? Why Did You Do This? | Ask from thatdoganon 15 - Regarding Sickness

Ask from thatdoganon 16 - One (1) Raw Potato | Ask from thatdoganon 17 (ft. lukiyu) - Suicide Mention Correction | Ask from thatdoganon 18 - Live Mantis God Reaction

Conversation with lukiyu 1 - Memory Of Yourself | Ask from lukiyu 1 - Start Again: A Prologue | Ask from lukiyu 2 - Loop | Conversation with lukiyu 2 - Silver Coin Chat | Conversation with lukiyu 3 - Visual Novels And Railroads (addendum - the author muses upon its own potential dickishness)

Ask from lukiyu 3 - Chat Mechanics | Ask from lukiyu 4 - Early Memory Of Pillars | Ask from lukiyu 5 - Whatever Mechanism Detects Death | Ask from lukiyu 6 - Loop Kinning | Ask from lukiyu 7 - Inevitable Crabs

Ask from lukiyu 8 - Odile Low Health Portrait | Ask from lukiyu 9 - On Self Deprecation | Ask from lukiyu 10 - Wizard Kinning | Ask from lukiyu 11 - Garden Room Heads-Up | Ask from lukiyu 12 - Loop-Ends

Ask from lukiyu 13 - Fonts And Deuil | Ask from lukiyu 14 - Cats, Mice, Toxoplasmosis

Ask from Anonymous 1 - Bug Fables propaganda | Ask from Anonymous 2 - Fancypants Rogue skillsets | Ask from Anonymous 3 - Loop Kin Diagnosis | Ask from Anonymous 4 - Siffrin Kin Diagnosis | Ask from Anonymous 5 - Four Billion Loop Kin Points

Ask from Anonymous 6 - Charisma Modifiers | Ask from Anonymous 7 - Mr. "Is a beau" | Ask from Anonymous 8 - Steam Time

Ask from v3-launch-unit 1 - Same Conclusions | Ask from v3-launch-unit 2 - Not Starting Again

[mantisgodiveblog]

For the record, it's been on my wishlist for years at this point, but binging this liveblog and seeing that you're a fan as well is what finally convinced me to bite the bullet and buy Bug Fables. If it overlaps with my other interests this much, I imagine I'll probably enjoy it. Your influence.

We're recruiting people to the Bug Fables cause through the power of our very good writing and our incredible charisma and our "hey did you know that cool game" powers (please let us know how it goes anon)