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💞🍫💘 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY/RODY'S BIRTHDAY 🥳🎁🎉

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[There's a package addressed to you.]

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I'm going to toss my two cents on the flames no one asked for and say the literal opposite of anon. They are (in canon) v toxic, but the au art is so cute and to have a creator respect and support the ship makes me feel validated. I love the game so much and the dynamic is lovely. Also, unrelated, that Rody plush didn't just preform *he stoll the makeship main page by force???* and I love him so much such a goofy lil guy. I cant wait to get a vince plushie and make them (the v gay Vince, and closeted bi Rody) hold hands bc they absolutely would had the game been literally ANY other genre. not Anon forgetting its a HORROR game lmao. You guys did a wonderful job and I love Elevator Hitch sm!! If I could draw any better I would make and post fanart but alas, I suck at art so yknow how it is. Thanks for supporting the fans and our wild domestic au's lol

Even if Dead plate wasn’t queerbaiting, it was DEFINITELY shipbaiting. The dialogue option about whether Rody is jealous of Vince’s possible gf, the hair drying scene, the way he stops correcting Rody about not calling him Vince… u guys r tumblr girlies, you knew damn well what you were doing LMAO. There’s nothing wrong w that lol - it makes for a fun dynamic - but don’t claim that queerbaiting never came into it pffft

My co-developer and composer who worked on the game are both men, calling us "tumblr girlies" is a bit condescending and disrespectful.

To queerbait or shipbait, it means we were taking advantage of possible queer characters and relationships as a means to appeal to queer audiences while maintaining ambiguity about the characters' sexualities. We don't believe the game was baiting anyone since again not only the sexualities of the characters aren't ambiguous as it was fully stated they were written as queer the moment they were designed way before the game was even developed, we've expressed multiple times that while the game does have themes of queerness and cannibalism the main plot and intention behind the source game was always intended to heavily focus on exploring the horror that comes from toxic and unhealthy obsessions and mindsets and how far one is willing to go for them (Rody's self-sacrificial and desperate love for Manon, Vince's selfish obsession for perfection, Rody and taste, etc). The game is about a waiter seeking out and realizing what happened to his ex-girlfriend, that's always been the main plot, Dead Plate is a game in the thriller/horror genre and there was not a single mention of the game having any possible romance in it nor the queer identities and interactions of the characters were used to promote the game in any of the official game pages or promotional material to draw in more audiences, so hearing that you're watering the game down just as some kind of shallow bait is a bit disheartening.

Sometimes characters just happen to be queer, and not all media with queer characters are strictly about romance. Their relationship is still up for audience interpretation and people can take them as whatever they like if they want to enjoy them like that as long as they aren't hurting anyone but we never meant to intentionally bait anyone into trying out the game using their queerness, and that as queer writers ourselves we've expressed time and time again how we wished people to check out the game for the overall narrative and message it has rather than for people to only focus and view the game as shipping material since we believe the game offers a lot more than that.

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KTHN - Important People/Shit you really need to pay attention to.

This post is mostly going to be a mixture of links to channels and playlists on Youtube that will help newcomers who actually have the time to watch all this, to help them understand their situation and symptoms. UP FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANTLY. (Veterans already know what's coming): Marble Hornets: https://www.youtube.com/@marblehornets https://www.youtube.com/@totheark This Playlist includes any response entries from their twin, totheark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmhfn3mgWUI&list=PLCACDEE1E71FC8E5E and here's in Chronological order for those who don't wanna think too hard about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmhfn3mgWUI&list=PLGUcOrs__IKqH5ZA-nFe7MrlEkWH0XAvS

(Hey, man, don't stress yourself unnecessarily.)

EverymanHybrid: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeAwjcSvEr-wdeBNMQY9I-GnFJpTXNx2b In chronological order. This post will be updated as I find full playlists to all still relevant information.

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KTHN - Symptoms

aka half the reason I made this goddamned blog. I'm going to level with you if you are experiencing even a fraction of these symptoms you are in so deep that there's no more making your way back to the surface. There's the obvious stuff: Coughing Blood Paranoia Hallucinations Headaches Nausea Exhaustion Trouble Sleeping Nightmares Heightened Emotions (I've reasons to suspect that some entities can even induce/provoke rage in targets.) but, more then that there are so many little things happening in the background you might not even realize are tangentially relevant. Trouble eating, Increased Anxiety and Stress even when the entity isn't present or hasn't been for a period of time. Dehydration Existential Dread Compulsions (the all too familiar drawings of the madman once known as Alex Kralie.) (can't believe I had to double check I spelled his last name right-) Dissociation Auditory Hallucinations Memory Loss Misplacing Objects False Memories or alternatively, remembering something you know to be true only to find out it never happened. Not only that you're symptoms and illness will vary depending on the entity/entities you may personally be experiencing. There are plenty of undocumented cryptids, that the wider public knows nothing about... But I can't speak on that too much, I don't want to accidentally draw the eye of Dr. Sherman. That said your symptoms may vary from person to person, and each encounter may drastically change symptoms. There is... quite a ... controversy amongst the community between what we deem as 'relevant information we need to know' and what is someone else's privacy. So to get this out of the way now. What Jay did to Tim is unacceptable. It was then, and still is now. It doesn't matter if the information was redacted. He was acting recklessly (possibly due to long-term consistent exposure but that isn't an excuse) and He knew better. Tim's history isn't our business, or even Jay's. And I can't believe I have to specify this for the internet. His mental disorder did not get him chosen, nor is it somehow his fault they were attacked because he had a disorder? The fact some of you all believe that is the very reason I need to make this to specify as it was a fairly common belief at the time, and looking back this sort of behavior rooted in ableism has no place in any community. That said, while certain actions or decisions of Tim's could be questioned, this would all be hindsight that he didn't have at the time, and I understand his reasons for why he chose to withhold this information. I do not believe that Tim or Brian are at fault for the events that took place, and while their methods could be questioned, their intentions, I believe, are crystal clear. When dealing with your symptoms, using Alex, Tim, Brian, and Jay as a base board for what sorts of things to look out for is essential. Not all of us are so lucky to come out of this entirely unscathed, and I have more research to do with my own symptoms as a test regarding personality disorders, and how they are effected by the interference. So consider this a part 1 of a topic I will look back on at a later date.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your specific form of the... are we really calling it-.... ok.... "Slender Sickness".... this is why people think we're a fanbase of edgy 13 year old shitposters. ... Perhaps, though, it's better that they do... to know the truth would be just a bit too cruel... if you would like to know more, reply to this post or message me, or Ask anonymously and I will respond as soon as I can!

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KTHN - Common Mistakes 2

Number One. camera tapes? Surprisingly expensive, given how vintage they are. No one has that much memory on their phone. Do not give Apple your money to film this. It's not worth it. Besides, who the hell still has working handheld video cameras in 2024?? Point is, You don't need "proof" because you don't need to "prove" shit to anyone. There will always be those of us out here in the dark of night ready to hear your stories and support them. That's why I started this blog, reader, to hear your stories and to try to save who I can while I still can. Next, let's talk about the obvious, will just list them off fast in bullet points. If you need these explained, message me or ask away in the replies and I'll get straight on it. -Do not look the faceless guy in the face. It’s just… really bad for you. You will get sick or hurt. I’m sorry. It’s just common sense. -Do not invoke HIS name and ask for help. He's not going to help you, and he might have answers but the cost of those answers aren't worth the price Evan and his friends paid.That would be considered kicking the hornet’s nest, and it is not something you want to do. I did and I’m suffering for it.-While I have no evidence of any entities from other countries, do not assume you are safe and this is just an America problem. The Operator/The Administrator was a German based mythos before he was spotted anywhere else. Most entities, including but not limited to The Operator, can travel through interdimensional spacetime. An ocean will not stop them. -If you have questions about any of the known proxies, ask and I'll try to answer, the two I'm most familiar with are Kate, and Patrick (who I'm not convinced actually works for 'Stick-in-the-mud', seeming to co-exist tangentially alongside him, much like HABIT.) (Is it typed with all caps? Have we all agreed on this?) There are other lesser known individuals who work tangentially to The Operator but I'm not clear on the details. -Calling him by his name will not inherently doom you. The internet made him a joke for a reason. Stopping the spread by ignoring it rarely works, so all you can do is laugh about it. - on that note: Just avoid the entire east coast lol (obviously this is a joke. if you live in the east coast i'm sorry, it's too late for you lmao) -While he is commonly associated with biblical imagery, I believe this to convey his age and how long he's been recorded existing for, rather then actually being some form of 'god'. Then again, humans sure like slapping the word god on anything bigger then them that they don't understand sheerly because a being has power. -The knife was never recovered, nor was it ever successfully used, and as far as I know no one else has attempted to complete what HABIT and Vinnie started. -and finally, for now, do not just start telling everyone you know what you saw, unless you genuinely truly think they will: A) believe you, and B) be able to help. (i.e. through public spaces, and company, not that they can truly help you.) Now that that’s dealt with. I think the next order of business is to discuss symptoms! Be ready for that, because hoo boy, that’s gonna be a long one. I might have to start breaking these up into multiple parts just to post them. When did Tumblr start limiting post lengths?

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KTHN - Common Mistakes

I should be able to settle down for the night, now that I've secured another temporary shelter. Let's talk about Common Mistakes. You're gonna make them, even if you are warned. Hell, I made them, still do and I know better. Just know that you are human and it's okay to make mistakes as long as you know how to fix 'em! Especially if your mistakes put you in the crosshairs of something a little too big for your paygrade. Let's get the obvious out of the way. You're paranoia is gonna try to convince you its a great idea to start filming everything to acquire proof. *Do. Not. Do. This.* Look at me. In my beady pixelated eyes. Don't do this. Not unless you think you can truly handle the repercussions of turning the world’s eyes on you. so, let's get this out of the way. do I truly believe that filming it is influencing others and making people infected? ... Yes and No. While I do believe you can unknowingly be 'infected', like one would be from a thought experiment, I do not believe a fleeting conversation accidentally overheard is enough to infect people. I do know that with enough time and exposure you can become infected, but gestation periods on a virus of the mind is damn near impossible to track and study. Because we truly know very little on the specifics, that fear is what truly makes people sick. Eyes on you alone aren’t enough, it’s the emotions, the psyche, you invoke in others that infects them. This is why filming is mostly entirely unsuccessful unless. If you are using these recordings as a last testament so someone can come find your body, or to try to combat an entity like a weapon, it for the most part will do more harm then good. The first, most common, and most easily made mistake is the most simple. Not everyone is a Tim. I know that will be hard to hear. No one wants to die. Most of us want to believe we are the hero of our stories and survive at the end, but you need to face facts now, that percentile is very slim. Most of us? are Jay. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. If you know how this ends, then you already know that, … by god, if there is the slimmest chance that man is somehow still alive, then Jay, if you read this? I’m fucking sorry. You didn’t deserve this, no one did. But Tim really needed someone and near the end there you were there for him. I hope you get some peace, you ballsy sunuvabitch. Okay, assuming he isn’t, that assumed ending of his… It’s our best possible ending, even if narratively it is the least satisfying. Real life is rarely as satisfying as that, and should you kick the hornet’s nest you need to be ready to get stung. Oh and if you wondered who I was in that analogy? I'm Jeff. I know too much. I'm a bit too clever for the situation I'm in and now, it's nearly gotten me killed. So let's focus on keeping you alive, eh? okay, let's go over the other basics now that the camera is out of the bag, lol. This is part 1 of 2 because Tumblr does NOT like long text posts nowadays.

1/2

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KTHN - Prevention

Let's hope you're still in 'Stage One'. For context, I like to sort the... 'eras' of our  ██████████ sickness as Stages, like one would categorize grief, sheerly due to the number of parallels! Lot's of grammar and spelling this time around folks! Proximity's got me wonky, even now that I managed to put a fair bit of space between us but that was two days worth of walking to manage that. so uh, sorry? I guess? Anyways, Stage One of....??? is categorized quite easily by it's simplicity. You still have a normal life, things have just been "weird". You saw something off, not necessarily upsetting or direct, just... something not 'normal' and for one reason or another that 'something' is now stuck in your head and no matter what you do it seems to be everywhere. You have very little to absolutely no clue what 'it' is or why it might be reoccuring and that's good.

Because that means you still have time to undo what you've started. In a few simple steps, here is my best advice. One, immerse yourself in the public. In your friends, family, anything social. Need insentive? Fuck it, Family Bowling Night's a thing now! Why? Dr. Lyle said so. Just... trust me. Two, keep yourself busy to the point that whatever it is, is constantly pushed from your mind and you simply can't think about it. Try intensive college courses, lots of long work hours, many hobbies that occupy the brain. In tandem with One, Three is simple. NEVER Be Left Alone For Long. No hiking into the woods, no Urben Ex, No SCP document reading, no spooky story videos late at night, no playing spooky game at 3 am alone in a dark room, and this might seem obvious but, Demon Summoning is now off the table. You live alone? Not in this economy! Get a roommate, no scratch that- get like 5. Need friends? Pick a hobby, go find people at local places like Libraries, and community centers who like the same things. Call your Mom, Dad, Grandparents, Aunt, Uncle, Cousins, Guardian, Siblings, ANYONE you can. Hell, move back in with that family, or move in with them if that's what it takes. Being alone leads to Paranoia, which as we will discuss when addressing your symptoms is your greatest adversary in the oncoming storm that we're trying to steer you out of the way of. 4. Get a therapist. no. I'm not joking. You're a guy? that's not manly? I'm a guy. I'm in therapy. Your argument is now invalid, L plus Ratio. or whatever. Get a therapist, a psychologist if your insurance allows it, get some meds on board. Antidepressants, Anxiety meds, whatever you might personally need to help managed the first noticeable symptoms. Don't worry, if you're this early in your biggest worries symptom-wise should be merely: Coughing, Nightmares, some slight anxieties (more then normal but not severe), and maybe a few slightest audio, visual, or both, hallucinations. But these can be remedied by my above advice. Last and most importantly, I cannot stress this enough. I may not entirely have 'evidence' to prove this point, but rather consistently I have found in my own experience and that of those who came before (I will link them in REF's, don't worry.) the easiest, most consistent cure, when this early in, especially when paired with all I've said before this point... is Dopamine. No I'm not joking, stop laughing. It seems stupidly simple to those too far in, and it will be the greatest tool to those who are "in too deep" to help manage this ... illness. Favorite foods, Music you like, games that distract you and bring you joy, absorb your attention and drain your time away. Movies from your childhood, talking to a friend, spending time with a partner, (especially that one if you've got one.) all of these seemingly innocuous things can ground you and remind you that you are present, and you are safe. that sounds like therapy talk and I'm so sorry, but that's because it's just generally good advice for all people. Be happy, be whatever your personal healthy may look like, but most importantly be safe.

also... if you're further along then this stage?? Refer to my other posts, Pick a god, and start praying. lol. That's all I got for tonight, more posts will be coming soon!

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KTHN - About Me

Hello, you'll forgive me if this is brief and nondescript. I only will be telling you what you need to know and no more because for a list of reasons, and for my own safety, I cannot risk involving any unnecessary parties. on with the show! You can call me 'Lyle'. I was a psych major in ███████, ██████████, USA. I went digging into old videos I had been exposed to in my childhood and they have impacted me in such a way that now my life, and possibly the lives of those around me will be heavily unrepairably impacted.

I am ██ years old. My Pronouns are He/They. My birthday is December 27th, 1983. I have seen unspeakable horrors. and i don't just mean student loan debt.

I just really don't want to risk infecting anyone else. If you're here because I involved you somehow, despite my best attempts to avoid such an occurrence. Then, I am so sorry. These hollow apologies will not convey the depths of my sincerity, nor will they shield you from any danger or burden I may have placed squarely on your shoulders through the burden of knowing. All this to say, I am constantly on the move. Forgive me if this blog is consistently quiet for long periods of time. I cannot always guarantee my own safety long enough to pause and update you all as I might like to going forwards with the creation of this little hole in the ground.

If you have experiences, or encounters of your own you'd like to share, documented evidence that others might not be willing to look over, or questions, I am gladly welcoming submissions always, even if my responses might take a while, as time ticks on. Well, that's about it for now. Hummingbird, Signing out.

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KTHN - Master Post

Let's talk about why you are most likely here. Let me guess. You saw something you shouldn't have/went digging for information on something or someone who went missing/you were just unlucky and now as a result, you're experiencing quite a number of Tuberculosis-like symptoms, but you went to the doctor, even maybe a hospital, or multiple, and no one can figure out what's wrong with you, and no one will believe you about what you've seen/heard/experienced or that those things could be the cause! Congratulations, Dear Viewer. You came to the right place. Don't worry, try to stay calm. I'm here to help.

oh crap that kinda sounds really mlm-y huh? Fuck What I mean is that, I have been in your shoes! ...Not Literally! I have been through similar scenarios and so have many others who came before me, so because of this I have made this blog with the intention of giving you everything you need to get through the hells you're about to experience.... and trust me, it's going to be hell. So! Welcome to the Master Post! From here I will be providing all the necessary links and information, as well as synopses and my personal thoughts on our shared  ██████████ predicament. Sorry in advance for any bugs, glitches, typos, grammar, or spelling errors!

Here's My Post History List: (It will be updated as I make the posts, so consider this a Timeline Post) - About Me - https://www.tumblr.com/kickingthehornetsnest/741846218575167488/kthn-about-me?source=share - Prevention - https://www.tumblr.com/kickingthehornetsnest/741848613310906368/kthn-prevention?source=share - Common Mistakes https://www.tumblr.com/kickingthehornetsnest/742273317530173440/kthn-common-mistakes?source=share https://www.tumblr.com/kickingthehornetsnest/742273398808461312/kthn-common-mistakes-2?source=share - Symptoms https://www.tumblr.com/kickingthehornetsnest/742274734507556864/kthn-symptoms?source=share 1/? - Important People - Resources - Infected Areas, Peoples, and Context (aka I don't have the time to look all this up myself) - What's Next? - The End Goals - Road Map - What Now? - etc.

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getting some shut eye

honk shoo mimimimimimi

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