#audio optional

[lakecountylibrary]

Just the essentials!

Music credit: "Cinema Blockbuster Trailer 7" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/329-cinema-blockbuster-trailer-7 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (CC BY 4.0)

[Video Description: A 26 second video. Orchestral, cinematic music plays. Text reads The library is on fire! Grab the most important things!

A librarian at her computer spins around in her chair in slow motion, a look of horror on her face. Video cuts between various librarians frantically rescuing items. Each scene is labeled with the item:

The South Shore Posters: A librarian completely obscured by a framed South Shore Line poster she is carrying backs out of a room.

The hand chair: A librarian hauls away a large red plastic chair shaped like a hand.

Patron holds: A librarian shovels patron holds off the holds shelf onto a cart.

Benny the library skeleton: A librarian princess-carrying a large skeleton dressed in an oversized t-shirt frantically looks around for an exit before dashing away

The cardigan pile: A librarian almost completely obscured by the pile of cardigans in her arms runs toward the camera.

3D printer: A librarian dashes up to a large 3D printer and attempts to lift it off the table

Cecily the giraffe: A librarian pats a life size baby giraffe statue and then grabs it by the leg and begins slowwwly scooting backward to slide it across the carpet

The library tree: A librarian grips an enormous planter out of which springs an entire tree and pulls with all her might. It doesn't move.

James Patterson books? : The librarian carrying Benny sprints into frame between shelves loaded with endless Patterson books. Record scratch. The sound of a clock ticking as he considers the books for maybe two seconds.

Text changes to "Not enough hands". The dramatic music resumes as he sprints off frame with Benny.

End card with the library logo. The words 'Not actually on fire. Everything is fine.' are typed across the screen. End description]

[black-and-yellow]

Yes he do

[spicyraeman]

it should be illegal for a game to blast earshattering intro music before you can get to the audio options

[eerna]

WiP reveal bc I can't stand it anymore... my shaylas... those squiggles are my shaylas....

[tommytomatoe]

i just realized that sam countryman cornbread eatin' collins has never said the token southern phrase "bless your heart" in an audio before... explain yourself erik.

[s0lairee]

something something gay people n closets

@evorycromnom and i have been brewing an academic rivals porter/damien fic for... weeks now, and this is me soft launching this idea. please appreciate the plot that has been plaguing my brain thank u...

[washingtonwerewolf]

ok so wait are you team “when tank’s unempowered friend had their memory modified, tank managed to convince the person doing the modification to make them forget tank entirely and they just fully lost a friend that day (probably one of few they had at the time)” or team “the memory modification only erased the experience of the quinn attack but afterwards tank always felt so guilty and maintaining covert was such a struggle because when they looked at their unempowered friend all they saw was quinn so tank drifted from them anyways” 

[dannydoesthisthing27]

Damien and the way his relationship with himself has changed since he stopped keeping his primary focus on academics

Damien that never understood why he was "the weird one" for enjoying stuff like school because that was one of the places he thrived the most

Damien who's mother is French-Canadian but moved to the U.S. before Damien was born and that's why he learned french as a kid. He's rusty now because he doesn't have a lot of practical uses for french. He does however still recite poetry in french when Huxley can't sleep (or asks him to) (Huxley loves when Damien speaks French)

Damien meeting Freelancer and not knowing what to do with this new project partner. Damien that was dreading another partner like Kody because he needed to pass that class. Damien realizing very suddenly that he cares about this person when they start explaining that they actually had experience with Kody

Damien agreeing to go bowling on a whim because he actually wants to for once. Him being the second one to arrive, which surprised him until he realized it was Lasko. Huxley shocking him with not only his size, but his openness. Damien realizing a few things about himself that day

Damien not knowing how to process what he's feeling because he never had a chance to feel it before

Damien going to FL for advice but not saying who he's interested in because he doesn't even know if he can admit it to himself, let alone someone else

Damien closing himself back off after the inversion, tearing himself apart with guilt and anger

Damien relearning his relationship with his fire, and his friends

Damien deciding that he wants to go to therapy. Not just because of the trauma from the inversion but because he feels like there's more than that, and he wants help

Damien being the first one to ask if they could all get together and hang out. His concern only growing when he sees how closed off Lasko is being, and his first words of concern coming out aggressive. Him recognizing that and taking a second to correct his wording and tone to convey how he's really feeling

Huxley inviting Damien to the beach for a game of volleyball because it had been a while since they got to hang out alone. Damien of all people not able to keep track of the score because the man across the net is making him think too much.

Damien getting stuck in a spiral when they get back to Huxleys place and trying to leave so that he doesn't accidentally say something. Huxley shutting him down with a few soft looks and an invitation to stay

Damien realizing that if he doesn't tell Huxley how he feels in that moment then he probably never will. Damien nearly passing out from relief when Huxley tells him he feels the same

Damen being nervous about telling his friends, because he knows how badly people can react to news like this. Gavin teasing him, but still reassuring him that it's going to be ok. Damien feeling a little bit of pressure come off his chest and being greatful to Gavin even though he's ticked off (I think Damiens' first reaction to nerves and anxiety is aggression even though he doesn't mean to. Anxiety to him is like walls closing in and lashing out is his knee jerk reaction regardless of what the situation would call for. Hes getting better at not snapping at people)

Damien hoping that it will go well when he tells his mom, even though he knows she's got opinions. Him afterwards feeling almost numb for a few days until he's able to process it. Huxley reassuring him that he's allowed to be himself without feeling guilty

Damien still feeling the after affects of the inversion every solstice despite how far he's come in therapy. His therapist reccomending a secondary course of treatment specifically for PTSD (his initial therapy was generalized so he could talk about anything, but it was often the inversion at first)

Damien getting the humanborn support group started and feeling proud of himself and his friends for actually accomplishing something that can help people

Damien starting to breakdown prejudice against de(a)mons with the help of Gavin and a mystery note leaver that communicates through Gavin. According to Gav "it's a deamon friend he's just shy around humans"

Damien taking Lasko to the gym when he asked to go and being worried the whole time because Lasko looks like he's going to pass out. Lasko admiring Damiens' abilities and offering support where he thinks he can

Damien and Dear spending hours talking about different magic types and how many different ways magic can be applied to every day life as aids

Damien learning to take time for himself (much to his own chagrin and Huxleys delight) and discovering he really likes watching animated movies with the crew. (Studio Ghibli and classic disney/pixar/DreamWorks stuff)

Damien who found his smile in the least expected places

Damien who bought a promise ring and is keeping it safe until the right moment, because even if he's not proposing, it's still important (personally I don't see anyone in the d.a.m.n crew as the type to get married but stuff like promise rings are still sentimental for them)

Gavin who's the only one that knows because Damien needed advice on what style of ring to pick because he was to anxious to make a proper decision on his own (and Gavin knows the best jewlery stores)

Damien going for walks with Freelancer on occasion because they both use physical outlets to slow down their minds

Damien 🥰 (<his name in huxleys phone)

[nyerus]

🎧A Guide to the TGCF Audio Drama🎭

With the release of the new season of the fabulous TGCF audio drama, I wanted to make an updated guide on how to make an account, purchase, and listen (with English subs) to it! Hopefully, this will help more people enjoy it and join in on the fun!

As a quick reminder, the audio drama is based on the revised version of the novel! It's a very faithful adaptation, but if you're a new fan, that might throw you for a loop! If you need an overview of the different versions of TGCF, check out this post first!

Part One: Making an Account & Purchasing

The process is a lot easier than you may expect! The site where the audio drama is hosted is "missevan.com," also known as "MaoerFM." They are one and the same!

Check out these infographics to create an account and buy the audio drama. (Due to tumblr compression, they may be difficult to read. If this is the case, please view these images in full-screen and preferably on a web browser for best quality!)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

General Info:

It costs 319 diamonds for the first season, and 359 diamonds for the second season of the TGCF audio drama. This was less than $5 USD, for each season. Future seasons will likely be similarly priced.

Episodes typically release weekly. Mini-episodes/bonus content releases intermittently, and often continues after the main season "ends."

This guide will work for any other audio dramas you want to purchase and support (such as MDZS)! They obviously have different costs, but the process of buying is pretty much the same.

Account/Registration Info:

If you do not see your country/region code listed when making an account, it is unfortunately unavailable there. I do not know any workarounds at the moment, apart from asking a friend/relative in a different country to help you out! If anyone does know other options, please let me know!

Step One of the guide is technically optional, as logging in on the app for the first time will automatically create a new account, if there’s not already one associated with your mobile phone number. I recommend doing that step anyway, as it will ensure that you have a password linked to your account. Several people in the past have reported that they sometimes cannot receive the verification code to log in. (Especially from South America and SEA for some reason.) Having a password bypasses this, if it happens to you.

Unfortunately, it seems that you MUST register with a mobile number to begin with.

Otherwise, you can use an existing Bilibili/QQ/WeChat/Weibo account if you have it. They all require a number for registration too, as far as I know, so you may run into the same problem. They may still be worth trying if you have no other options! Once again, if anyone is aware of other workarounds, do let me know.

Additionally, it’s possible to link your account to an email AFTER you register with a mobile number. (There’s no escaping that, from what I can tell.) You can then use that to log in.

It seems useful to have your email and a password associated with your account, especially in case your country code gets nixed from availability -- which has been known to happen without warning in the past.

The mobile browser seems to prefer you log in with a number/email and a password, rather than a verification code.

LINKING AN E-MAIL TO YOUR ACCOUNT (Optional)

This must be done via web browser, or with your mobile browser set to desktop mode. It’s VERY easy if you use a browser with an auto-translate feature like Google Chrome:

(These images are the MTL translated versions!)

Unfortunately yes, you will need to receive a verification code via mobile number to enable this. The second verification code gets sent to your email, though! (Try not to lose your password, because I'm pretty sure you'll still have to use your phone to verify and change it.) Don't forget to check your spam folder if you don't see it. It will be from "猫耳FM."

Once again, this is optional! I just wanted to include it as an extra avenue for people who may struggle with the verification codes, as they can be finicky. And it happened to me while I was making this section, so I knew I had to....

Part Two: How to Enable English Subtitles

First things first: there are no official English subs for the TGCF Audio Drama. Though I'm fairly sure this applies to all dramas on MaoerFM.

However, there are Chinese (Simplified) subs for each episode.

OPTION ONE: MTL

The main method that non-Chinese speakers have been using to understand the Audio Drama is via MTL (machine translation) on those subs! Browsers like Google Chrome not only have auto-translate, but it works in real time as you watch/listen to the episode.

Make sure that it's turned on and that you've selected English -- or your preferred output language!

Be aware there are TWO types of subtitles on MaoerFM. There are the official subs, and the temporary subs.

At the bottom of the audio player, there is a button labelled "字幕," which is circled in purple in the image below. If it is there, it means that episode has official subs available, and you can toggle them on/off. Meanwhile, the "弹" that the green arrow is pointing to is known as the "barrage." That's the scrolling text that you will see filling the screen. It's other fans screaming and crying in chat. You can turn it off if it feels overwhelming!

New episodes may take anywhere from a few hours to a day or two to be officially subtitled. (The bonus episodes don't have official subs for whatever reason.) In the meantime, there will be subtitlers working on adding temporary subs! I'd advise waiting a little while before listening to a new episode so they have more time to work, and you'll have better coverage!

While official subs are entirely separate, the temporary subs are part of the barrage. So you will have to keep the barrage turned on. (Notice how there is no "字幕" button next to it yet!) Unlike the rest of the barrage, the subs will be stationary, color-coded, and at the very bottom of the window -- so they're easy to differentiate.

However, since the barrage can be a lot if you aren't used to it, there is a way around it.

Hit the settings menu (blue circle) and block the scrolling comments. You can also turn off the top ones, but just make sure not to turn off the bottom ones -- because those are the subs!

DO NOTE that this all works best on desktop! If everything's gone correctly, you should have something like these:

Right -- regular view, temporary subs Left -- full-screen, official subs

It's possible to get this to work on mobile if you enable desktop mode in your Chrome app. You will probably need to refresh a few times after that, or open the page in a new tab to have it work properly. Then it's the same steps as above!

You should have something like these:

Right -- landscape mode Left -- portrait mode

The scaling on mobile can be troublesome, and I have noticed that the auto-translate is slower than on desktop. It seems to take an extra second or two to work on each line -- whereas on desktop it's pretty instant -- and that can get annoying, especially in fast-paced scenes.

Additional Info:

This does not work for the mobile app! It is for the website ONLY!

If the translation stops working, refreshing usually fixes it.

There are potentially other options to using Chrome. Any browser that has an auto-translate will work, assuming it's as quick as Chrome's. If anyone has tried other browsers and seen success, please leave a reply!

OPTION TWO: FANSUBS

TreasureChestSubs here on tumblr have been doing high-quality fansubs for several audio dramas, including TGCF as of recently! However, at the time of making this guide, their TGCF translations currently only cover the first few episodes of season one. You will need to request an invite to their Discord server via the form in their posts. Please do check them out if you're interested.

I don't personally know of any other fansubbers who are actively working on the audio drama right now. But I do want to mention that Xyra_Rei on twitter has a Discord server where they share some translated snippets from various episodes. There are other great resources by fellow fans, too. Links and more info about the server can be found in the pinned post on their profile!

Part Three: Enjoy!!!

I hope this updated guide helps more people experience the wonder that is the TGCF audio drama (or really, any audio drama)! I cannot overstate how good it is in every aspect, and I think every TGCF fan deserves to be able to hear it for themselves! 💖

[lukewarmguayoyo]

I'm a Minute into the new audio and I'm already losing it this is so fucking cute I'm going to cry

[techjunkie-ezra]

[Ping Ping]

Ezra? You there?

Need something from ya.

- @wheelsmoveyouaround

from me?

yikes, yeah okay go ahead.

[candiereo]

I needed this audio so bad

Spoilers for newest audio !!!!!!

I didn’t know I needed this audio….. GAMING WITHTHE PACK AUGHH 😭😭😭

Darlin’ pov 😋

And they main Francis, known by the rest of the pack.

David is a crotchety old man 😭

“I’m literally a month younger than you, Ash.”

“Well, you’d never guess. Now, everyone correctly assumes Milo is the baby of the crew.” CONFIRMED AGES ! Asher > David > Darlin’(?) > Milo. Darlin’ could be older than Ash or David if you think that.

Asher: “PUT GRAMPS ON THE MIC!”

SAM KISS !!!!!!!! NOBODY MOVE WE KISSED SAM

Their little commentary on the way they play 😭 and the game telling them to stay together to survive

“We’re coming to save ya buddy!!!” Ash is so silly goofy

Ash saying adrenaline might be a bad thing considering how they run ahead and Milo saying they’ll “come running back after they piss off something big” 😭

The bickering!!!!!!! Asher and Darlin’ best friend agenda!!!!

Helpp them staying silent when they’re being attacked 😭😭 I think I heard Milo mention them being on mute

Darlin’ may be the opposite of me cuz I’m not a silent player at all I will start rambling if I’m afraid or being attacked

Milo’s “You are NASTY, Ash.” Had the best delivery in this video

Darlin’ immediately going for the witch after David just suggested avoiding her

I like the little moments where they mention helping/covering Darlin’ when they’re injured ….. hehe I love pack dynamic stuff

I love David just letting Asher call him “big guy”

“No melee weapons… in my Left 4 Dead 1!” HES SO CUTE 😭😭😭

Asher: “Speedrunnn! Follow that biker!”

Darlin’ playing Francis all the time as a kid is cute because I always headcanoned that they wanted to be a biker when they grew up

Darlin’ is just going all in and I love them for it cuz that takes a courage I don’t have… especially if you’re dealing with zombies

DARLIN SHOOTING THE CAR HELPPP and after David said not to 😭

“What the hell are you doin?!”

“Hell yeah >:D”

“You absolute MENACE…”

MILO CALLING DARLIN’ A MENACE WE MADE IT

David’s “Some things never change 😒” and he has experience

Darlin’ trolling Milo is all I needed in life !!!!! And them not closing the door until an infected was right there 💀

“Alright, close the door. Hey, close the door!“

“You think you’re reeal funny don’t ya? 😒”

“And they’re right!”

Several shenanigans later…

Darlin’ immediately going ahead again 😭

David: “Apparently, we’re speed running again… 😑”

Asher: “Hey, wait up for the rest of us!”

Milo: “They’re looking to wrap this up so they can get back to the grampire.”

Sam: “I heard that!” (His lil icon appearing on screen 😭)

Asher: “Jesus, he really does have super hearing!”

Asher’s “thanks for the save!” 🫶🏻

Darlin’ shooting David by accident is so silly

“That was my head…” LMFAOOO

“Don’t you even start with me, beta-boy!” Is Milo just always Asher’s victim 😭

Asher sounded so worried when Darlin’ got knocked back … the babies

“Oh—oh shit, are you.. oh, okay good.”

I think Asher is so into it that he acts like he genuinely hurt someone 😭

“Shit, boomer! Oh fuck… it got on you, I’m sorry…”

“Oh, you’ll apologize to them. 😑”

THE OTHER BOOMER 😭

“The pack that wallows in vomit together, stays together!”

“Remind me to have you make the next Solstice speech…”

Is this Darlin’ on a sniper content

Darlin’ throws a pipe bomb an it hits Asher 😭

“I— Hey! You threw a pipe bomb at my head!”

“That just means they got good aim.”

Milo has such younger sibling energy and I’m so glad it’s confirmed. Also I’m lowkey surprised Asher is the oldest but he does give off goofy older brother

Also I know they have to stay together to survive but there were little moments where they just followed the lead of Darlin’ and stood in one spot to defend each other and I think it’s super cute… like an actual wolf pack would just stay together in one place to defend each other

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

I saw @qourmet's young madam lan art, and knew what I had to do.

[seokmattchuus]

You and Matthew are each other's first and he doesn't want to cum too quickly while you're down on him. Now he's just a whining, whimpering mess.

[laggs-cringe-corner]

[x]

[mistbornhero]

Archive.org being down has got me curious about a bunch of stuff, so - poll! Also, hi! if you're a podficcer you are definitely invited to the podfic community on tumblr!

There's no "I don't podfic" option because it would win over any of the other options and it'd probably make me sad to see the graph so unbalanced

dropbox is on "allows streaming on ao3" and off ao3 because in my experience people don't always put it in their < audio > tags, just give the link.

If you have Opinions TM, as a listener or a podficcer, on which ones are nice to use or whatever, you can reply on this! Def interested.