I will CRUSH Kim for VICTORY POINTS - Therapist Plays Disco Elysium: Part 65

[@giantotter319]

The trade war is one of the worse choices, but it gives you a pretty amazing interaction if you lose it. KIM KITSURAGI - "I hope you learned your lesson," the lieutenant says with a sharp smile. YOU - "Yeah, never get involved in a trade war in Insulinde." KIM KITSURAGI - "Never fuck with Kim Kitsuragi."

[@andrewsalyer9658]

I love the change of the thumbnails with Brady presenting himself as his professional self, and slowly going deranged as the series goes on. I love that he's having fun with the progression of the series.

[@seriousdraw]

Sadly, that's because he's slowly adopting Harry's mindset. It took some of us months to shake off those terrible electrochemistry thoughts.

[@gauntletto]

Brady saying "I love this man" about Kim made me chuckle. We got him boys

[@rictuserectus6686]

Lieutenant Kim Kitsuragi, the very soul of composure, completely buckles the moment he sees board game's average playtime. Something about the simplicity of that revelation is so satisfying

[@thelxr]

It's such a positive episode of the new year! To reframe your experience in a positive way - you achieved the rarest outcome of playing Suzeranity, it seems!

[@PolarShift]

46:50 - love that plot twist, lol "I've won, but at what cost?" vibes

[@cheeseytacotime9380]

This was a really fun episode I actually wasn't sure you *could* win against Kim lol so that's pretty impressive.

[@petesematary]

Finished by 2026? Famous last words before A THOUSAND YEARS OF DISCO

[@barbaros99]

3:51 - Way back when, playing the first Europa Universalis game (basically Suzerainty for PC), I was playing France and started colonizing North America. The First Nations peoples were constantly revolting against me. I couldn't make them happy enough to stop, but the game included what was more or less a "genocide" button on each territory that let you wipe out the local population. Between that and forced assimilation via missionaries, everything became "peaceful". After a brief feeling of "Aha! Victory!", I was like, "Oooooh. Oh nooooo...."

[@andreasbuehler1821]

But imagine all the sugar and tobacco you're now producing!

[@jack21222]

"Converting culture" they call it.

[@slavking992]

Stellaris players: It's not xenocide, it's the lag reduction mechanic.

[@chayleycossey3143]

This episode was so great. Missed you, Brady! I agree 100% with your life lessons at the end there. If you can’t enjoy what you’re doing at the time, enjoying who you’re with & enjoying the moment, to me, it’s not worth it. Trophies, at the end of the day, just sit on a shelf & collect dust. Wins & losses are eventually forgotten. But, those memories with family & friends, they’re the things that to hold on to. Those are the ones that really stick out in my mind. Win or lose, the experiences in life are only as cool as the people you get to share them with!

[@Dimdariusz]

Each time I played the game (two times I think) I was helping the workers and got negative points for that. Then I said to Kim that I wasn't trying to win, I just wanted to be a good ruler, and he said that it's 'strangely admirable' or something like that :p

[@dodiswatchbobobo]

My favorite outcome is the one where you present just enough of a challenge to almost win and Kim gives you a huge grin when you pout about it.

[@kableman]

I love the random enthusiasm and exasperation. "Oh shit though, the apricots!" 40:55

[@brunokovacs3706]

"But I can confidentially say that I will finish this game in 2025", goes into a 20 min monologue on the very first dialog... But really, don't rush through it, love the series!

[@QSBraWQ]

By the way, [Spoiler Alert for other outcomes of this board game] This was the only way to win in that board game. Other options are either loosing by going into different directions. Or investing in your workers the whole game, setting you for negative victory points, but making an actual good place to live, making Kim happy with that outcome

[@varsoonhks3211]

It only took a year but Brady's really come around on Kim! Excited to see the LP going onwards! Don't forget--you can also read your previous cases in the Ledger to pass time, too.

[@takeoats]

31:43 🎉IT HAPPENED🎉

[@Moosewrites]

A wonderful way to ring in 2025 🖤

[@TyrantExplosion]

Hi Brady, obligatory I have caught up comment here. I started watching in late October right after a surgery and this series has really helped and provided great entertainment and insights over the last months. Thanks very much for the content

[@ajattelenko]

11:40 the light in brady's eye's when he gets to mention frittte-girl

[@Emilian595]

welcome back Brady

[@limo_was_here]

happy new year, Also yay new Disco elysium stuff! Also the "honour points" referred to at 32:25 have something to do with an authority thought you can have at some point that involves honouring yourself... or something

[@stfuken]

I didn't know you could win suzerainty

[@thelxr]

Pyrrhic victory, isn't it?

[@raskaskoneisto]

You can also win by CRUSHING Kim

[@IndieGameClinic]

As a massive board game nerd I love this section of the game. It's such a love-letter to colonially-themed historical eurogames. There are so many good "game about games" section in this game, and everyone knows about the radio MMO, but this one stands out for me. Also; cocaine being "the purple stuff" in this universe is such a weird little worldbuilding quirk.

[@UseZapCannon]

When the only options for gamers in this setting are Settlers of Catan and computer wurms (which I assume are like filament DOS games), it's no wonder a bunch of people went broke trying to make an MMORPG in a world that doesn't have internet

[@chiemorrison7117]

dude you have no idea how exciting it is to see a new Disco Elysium let's play video from you. never clicked a notification this fast

[@najibatulmysha62]

Omg.. I love the note you ended that interaction with. I have this problem where I can't help but be overly competitive in games n such thus winning became the only good experience. I soon began disliking games because I would either feel bad or make others feel bad. This made me rethink my perspective on it, so I sincerely thank you for this thought option! Haha

[@dodiswatchbobobo]

If you need to pass any more time I’m sure you haven’t read everything in your blue ledger. If you’d like a little more insight into pre-amnesia Harry you can try to use your new heightened Logic to check your case logs.

[@gauntletto]

This episode was such a treat, and I really like how you described the feeling of emptyness you felt when Kim lost to Harry. Jokes aside, I was much happier when Harry lost to Kim in the game, cause the outcome was counterintuitively more satisfying than winning

[@takeoats]

WAHOO DISCOBRADY IS BACK

[@ImVeryOriginal]

What a nice way to start the year! It's funny, I didn't have this experience of emptiness at all! On my last playthrough I won the game and felt like it was exactly what you wanted: a nice time spent with the liutenant, plus the satisfaction of getting the "well played" nod at the end. It really is all about attitude, huh?

[@FromAtoO]

So happy you keep playing this. The end is nigh - you can do it!

[@tokatstorm9270]

I love the deep psychological analysis of Authority being used to make a joke about how "yes. You are getting points for this, but shhhh..."

[@turf_tf]

This is the first year anniversary of the disco elysium playthrough. A full year has passed since the first episode of this series.. Happy birthday!! 😂😂

[@seelthedeal_]

brady i love you this playthrough means the world to me

[@jeezjacob]

Eyy!!! The movie theater scenario is really good advice! Thank you!

[@tharfagreinir]

Happy new year! Usually your commentary is enough to make this playthrough interesting even though I've seen most of the game before - but some parts I missed completely on my playthrough and this board game is one of them. So this was extra interesting to me.

[@gimpscam9976]

You’re probably done with the game already so I just wanna say thank you for playing this amazing game and I’m looking forward to your thoughts when they’re released! I’ve enjoyed this play through so much and it was one of the few things that I looked forward to everyday. It brought me to your channel and I’ve loved every bit of your content I’ve watched! I’ve always advocated to play more and do every single thing so it’s great to watch you do your best to not miss anything! Your perspective is truly amazing as well. Sure people get the text and subtext but you’re a therapist trained in psychology who gets it.

[@lesleychandel5791]

Even before you loaded up Disco Elysium you could tell it would be a meaty game of grand storytelling and complex character developments.

[@ramdc5368]

New Disco episode let's gooooooooo

[@lorec73]

I really needed a Brady's video to end my day, thank you :D

[@TheFrothyBrew]

Around the 33:00 mark, I also hear the "patronizing tone" that Authority mentions. While I think Kim was being genuine when he said that the only things that count in real life are your actions and subsequent consequences, prior to that, I do think he was being sarcastic. "you'll earn some points soon enough" with the actor's line delivery sounded patronizing. After all, Kim IS trying to win the game and enjoys competition at times.

[@illuminati1866]

Don't give up Brady! 2025 - gonna be the year when you finish DE! Im 27% sure! (it's not a lot but as always your luck is higher when chances are low)

[@rcookie5128]

YAY, we finally continue.

[@kristianwichmann9996]

I never checked out the Suzerainty game in my playthrough, and the purple cocaine tokens had me laughing out loud!

[@szczepanpogromca4044]

Oh I've been waiting for that videooooooooo

[@FlameHidden]

Missed your videos during the holidays! Hope everything was well!

[@Nast33]

If you double and triple down on doing good for your population, Kim wins but is kinda impressed with you and the dialogue is probably the most satisfying (the one where you do a trade war and lose is also hilarious). Some occasions are worth reloading an autosave just to see the different outcomes. Skipping through the previous actions you've already seen is fast.

[@TheVeeBeaT]

I cannot believe the Brady Called Shots extend to Kim's apricot strategy

[@jack21222]

I know you've probably already used up all the time you need, but reading the case files spends time and gives A LOT of interesting background on Harry.

[@dylshoney]

Just wanna say I read Radiance by Catherynne Valente on your recommendation in a past episode and I really enjoyed it, so thanks for that

[@VooshSpokesman]

Love from a MendedLight and Vaush fan!

[@Karanthaneos]

Aspire to be someone who would make Uncle Iroh, and Kim Kitsuragi proud of you.

[@sevimzdem]

I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS POSSIBLE TO WIN AGAINST KIM IN THIS BOARD GAME

[@Amorcea]

It's funny to lose at the game because then Kim gets all smug and cute about it, it's great.

[@Sorry_i_eated_it]

Yayyyyy i'm so happy another episode came out :] Also do you plan on passing the check where you ask the smoker in the purple shirt "what makes him different"? (I dont remember if you did that already) You gain a thought and when you finish internalizing the thought, it gets you a silly little interaction with kim, nothing else and no real bonuses but its still a fun little thing.

[@slavking992]

The Evil Within. Would like an actual professional breakdown of what the freck.

[@Arseniy_Arsenicum]

You would think that the Lilienne's sword would be the Disco equivalent to Pristine Blade, but no... Somehow, it's Kvalsund...

[@uncle5164]

I’m almost caught up for the ending

[@moridin462]

Happy New Year coppo

[@TamagotchiFreakFan]

double upload??? thank you for feeding us good sir 🙏👏❤

[@Thinpizzacrust]

Great episode

[@huskeryu]

We were robbed of a Kim victory.

[@Sorry_i_eated_it]

"Never fuck with Kim Kitsuragi..."

[@AutumnGracy]

I've never actually seen someone manage to beat Kim at this game before lmao.

[@supertavio2]

5:15 and we love you for that, Brady

[@mcpicklebreath]

what a lovely episode 🧡 interesting to see how it goes when you win, i hope you take a look at what happens when kim wins on your own time, its really good too ( ^ω^ )

[@ajattelenko]

HUSBAND (this series) HAS RETURNED FROM WAR

[@DudokX]

Wow I have never seen a victory in this. Everyone else gets distracted and fucks up their strategy which makes Kim the winner.

[@nicholasbrady8422]

i knew something was missing from my life

[@ShawnMcClearn-Yinzer-At-Heart]

I feel like this is a critique of a certain strain of board games.

[@collaide]

i'm a simple guy i see eurobrady i click

[@Dimdariusz]

YAAAAAAAY DISCOOOO

[@MrDredme]

Its alive!

[@TheAgamemnon911]

Should have listened to your pal Volition. X-D

[@thankfullydaniel4212]

Does anyone know if Brady has checked all the events to trigger the special event? I'm sorry for the vagueness but I don't want to spoil it

[@Silent_Depths]

Which one would that be? At least give away the location so you have a chance of someone knowing what you mean?

[@yupsi]

2 out of 3, I believe

[@peasant-trip]

Please for the love of god just stop making these long rants about any random idea that pops into your head every time a dialogue starts. 12+ minutes for propinquity? If the dialogue isn't moving for more than a couple of minutes you're doing something wrong, just save the thought and put the rant in a separate video about psychology if you want. It's called a "let's play", not "my random never-ending rants while I sit on the same dialogue line". I love the playthrough and I've been here from the start but the lectures gotten really old for me about 10-15 eps ago. Even though I did find a lot of them interesting, they conflict with my desire as a viewer for you to actually _progress_ and experience the game, which makes for a frustrating viewing. Now I just skip them.

[@kableman]

You do realize this is a Therapist Plays Disco Elysium playthrough right? Therapeutic analysis comes with the package. It says it right on the box.

[@peasant-trip]

@@kableman Yes, I do realize. I've been here from the start of the let's play. I also realize there is such a thing as "balance" and "excessive verbosity".

[@SquishypuffDave]

Please for the love of god do not listen to this comment

[@valenxizaw245]

You must be new here I think this guy is just not for you. Pretty much the mayority of us are here to listen to his long rants about psychology that are prompted from whatever videogame he's currently playing. Also telling a stranger youtuber that their current way of doing videos is "wrong" and how they should change in order to satisfy YOU and YOU specifically.. comes off as very rude

[@peasant-trip]

@valenxizaw245 I've been following the channel from the first episode of DE, back when he was still streaming. I agree my comment was phrased in a rude way and should've been written better, of course he's free to do whatever he wants. Still my point stands - my enjoyment (however worthless anyone might deem that to be) of the content has been severely diminished by these interruptions. Propinquity is an interesting concept that is not that hard to explain - people grow to like whomever they spend time with because they get to know each other. That's mostly it. The first couple of minutes of that rant were a great expansion on the topic (about opportunities to show and act on your values), the next ten could've easily been left on the editing floor.