Pony Island - Story Explained

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In today's exploration we dig through Daniel Mullin's debut to indie gaming, Pony Island. When I first explored the game on my own I was worried that this was a bit too peripheral, too unrelated to the larger narrative surrounding The Hex and Inscryption. But it turns out that Pony Island may very well be a sort of prototype, a backstory, to the hidden antagonist of the Hex and Inscryption. I hope you enjoy!
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[@hellobeee]

I love how Pony Island is basically just a metephor for development hell - with all the incorrect/unfinished code sections, the frequent code portals (glitches), and “endless playtesting” - but made literal with the whole Hell part

[@flawedpeacock]

"Development hell" that's flipping brilliant!

[@marclul]

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[@thecuto]

:)

[@AzureRoxe]

It also makes sense with the fact that Lucifer wants you to enjoy the game [and keeps telling you not to cheat or break the game further] while Hopeless Soul wants you to just finish it at all costs.

[@WobblesandBean]

Lol yup. I have a major soft spot for works of fiction that are literal interpretations of common phrases. Another good one is SCP-002; a large, malevolent organism whose internal organs look like a fully furnished apartment. It's a...living room. Ba dum tss.

[@sadtwolvesfan]

Idk how you put out these 3-5 hour long videos this quickly. I haven't seen a flaw peacock getting worked this hard since .... well last night actually.

[@Markm8]

Blood, sweat,… some more blood

[@boxboxerson991]

A lot of youtubers pretend that they put a lot of work into making videos, Flaw Peacock is what it looks like when you actually do.

[@Markm8]

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[@andyghkfilm2287]

I think they got pills for that now…

[@iWhisperASMR]

8 hour shift a mcd or 8 hour shift making video game review editing and recording....

[@pining_tree6788]

To immediately see that not only are you aware of fear and hunger, but fear it, is amusing. Though the good news is that the longer you put it off the more time the creator has to add more playable characters to the sequels (since by what I understand the plan is to make all the main characters playable) and thus more content to toil over 🙃

[@fetordae]

i suggest making funger 1 its own game and funger 2 another. both are chalk full of content and weird shit (especially termina)

[@fetordae]

its own video* oops

[@pining_tree6788]

@@fetordae I agree, but I would also suggest it be treated in part like the faith videos, since while both are beasts in their own right, termina's connections to the first game are too many to be ignored (especially the implications for S endings)

[@gavinpotter9286]

I became a rabid hunger fan after this video came out so now that I'm rewatching it I'm like FEAR AND HUNGER MENTIONED ⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️

[@Knuckleb0ne]

I hope we don't burn you out. Feel free to take your time, I don't think any of us want you to feel like you're trapped in these videos. You are so intelligent and you speak of these things with so much enthusiasm that we can't help but be excited to hear from you on everything. But I think all of your subscribers are also willing to wait.

[@flawedpeacock]

Thank you 😊 this video was a practice of speed, but even now just coming up with an outline of The Hex, I'm definitely gonna want to be careful not to rush. The Mullinsverse may be my greatest challenge yet!

[@Knuckleb0ne]

@@flawedpeacock As one of the people who requested it, I just want to say: I knew it would give you loads to chew on. Looking forward to your analysis on it all, this is one of my favorite "game universes". Good luck!

[@WobblesandBean]

I wish more viewers were like you. Most people don't care, they feel like they're owed endless free entertainment. They don't consider the human being on the other side of the computer screen who makes the content they feel entitled to. Thanks for caring.

[@Knuckleb0ne]

@@WobblesandBean it’s not the same, but I do art commissions for a living and I know something of what it’s like to be constantly churning out creative works and doing “invisible labor” as fast as you can. It’s rough, and I want to preserve the wellness of all creators. It’s such a hard balance, especially when your audience is growing so much so fast. The tug o war between “I want to do all I can” and “I need to take care of myself” is one we are all dealing with.

[@josephmatthews7698]

​@@WobblesandBeanmaybe in 2015 or on the channels geared towards younger viewers. Most viewers are like our fine gentleman up there aware of the parasocial relationships and its pitfalls along with genuine empathy and admiration for all creators. You'll find a comment like this on most small creators channels. I know I've left my fair share. Viewers are much more educated on the work involved in video creation and its not like the old days where you could get big shooting a video and posting it within an hour.

[@locwul]

Fun fact! Sheol (שאול) was a real place next to Jerusalem in the mountains that was mostly used as a garbage disposal pit where people burned their trash

[@mutantwormgirl]

SIGNALIS weighs on my soul like the gun on a hard-boiled detective's hip. I wake up every day praying that I won't have to start writing that script today. Great ringtone btw.

[@DarlingMissDarling]

Ooooh it's WG! Hey girl! Its always such a joy to see dope creators biggin each other up. *Edited to add: Signalis feels so crazy subjective that I think it might even be super interesting to see a group of chill creators collab'ing to give their different takes on the theme together! Like one big super-philosophized video jam sesh. Lol

[@ericraululyeetusdelyeetus5028]

I love how the credits section implies that either the lead programmer and the main artist are the same person but chose to use an alias for one of his positions, or that somehow Dracula was spoken into existence as a separate entity from his inspiration and origin.

[@IxodesPersulcatus]

In Christian mythos, Lucifer and Satan are often synonymous. In retrospect, it makes perfect sense that he would play The Adversary *to himself.*

[@the-white-eye]

fun fact, in greek mythology butterflies are associated with thanatos, the god of death. they supposedly represent the souls he brings to the underworld. itd be a stretch normally, and still might be, but his brother charon is in the game afterall

[@Pandachu123]

Oh. 😳 ...Suddenly Persona 3 makes a bit more sense to me, thank you!

[@vivid9309]

Pony Island was my (accidental) introduction to horror as a 9-10 year old girl, watching youtubers like Markiplier and Jacksepticeye. Ever since then, I've been hooked on it. I was always so invested in the deeper lore but I could never find anything on the game despite scouring youtube. I've never been more excited for a video of yours, Flaw Peacock!

[@Markm8]

Mine was probably sonic exe, some other horror stuff but sonic exe was the first to mess me up

[@vizzzyy190]

tbh even though this game didnt make huge waves, i strongly believe it influenced the current era of horror args and analog horror. its fantastic

[@pinkusdean1178]

mine was mad father, watched pewdiepie play is when I was a kid, was hooked ever since~

[@jesterdays]

My introduction to horror was a Spongebob Saw parody made in MS Paint like 15 years ago, I was like 6 at the time lmao

[@toniyami]

SuperHorrorBro did a lore video if you're interested

[@Abruptleader]

With the actual game Pony Island 2: Panda Circus being announced at the game awards the bit about what's behind the gate not being the reward aged like milk into the tastiest cheese. So hyped for that game and the eventual video:D

[@oreoskys]

As cool and brilliant as fear and hunger is, the thing I adore about these videos is the PASSION. Funger is something a little hard to get into if you don't fully understand what you're going to experience. What we want to see most are passion projects that make you WANT to power through these multi hour videos. You make things I've never heard of seem fascinating, and you've opened up a new world of indie and lesser known project appreciation for me and many others. That being said, I'm already 41 minutes in and CAN'T WAIT to see where this goes, and make my own theories along with you.🔥🔥🔥

[@flawedpeacock]

I seriously appreciate that, thank you! It's seriously such a tough game, which makes the research and investigation process all the more intimidating. I know a F&H analysis is in the cards, but I won't let it loom over me, reading your kind words helps in that! Thank you!

[@OldSchoolLPsGames]

@@flawedpeacock Fear and Hunger is a brutal game. While I'd love to hear your take on it, if you aren't feeling it then you don't need to subject yourself to it. And I say "subject yourself" because the content warnings are absolutely no joke - but you've probably figured that out by now if you've started looking in to it. Like the last poster above said, what draws me back to your videos isn't what you're covering, it's the enthusiasm you have for the media. I'd never even heard of the movies Suspiria or Jennifer's Body, and I still watched ever second of both your videos on them!

[@209musiclover]

As a religious scholar, this video had me grinning like an idiot from start to finish. The little details you pulled from both "Big T" and "little t" traditions and Christian mythology made me so dang happy. Seeing "Mik ha 'El" ("Who is like God?" and origin of the name Michael) on your whiteboard just sealed the deal for me. Take my sub, you absolute madman.

[@Robert-wf7xu]

You are not religious scholar, you just look at christian trivia and memes

[@209musiclover]

​@@Robert-wf7xu I literally have a bachelor's in religious studies.

[@captaineldeezee1336]

@@209musiclover What's the difference!? (I'm just joking, that seemed like a great opening for it.)

[@YEs69th420]

​@@Robert-wf7xugoofy ass atheist

[@Echosinfireify]

I’m glad you did your due diligence by going to pony island and the hex before inscription, they were the games that brought me to inscription

[@flawedpeacock]

Without a doubt it was absolutely nessesary! There are HEAVY yet subtle callbacks to The Hex. Im glad you enjoyed! I'm so friggin amped to show my findings!

[@Echosinfireify]

@@flawedpeacock I’m excited that you’re doing a video on inscription, it deserves your level of in depth analysis. P.s. we out here rewatching twin peaks because of you

[@gemstone4264]

I would do just about anything for you to cover Rusty Lake. Seriously, that series has it all. Weird alchemy, time travel, corrupted souls, and most importantly, a plot relevant bird named Harvey.

[@abbythoreson5933]

I love rusty lake so much I have a harvey tattoo, I would die if he covered it. I think it's interesting how many fans of that game are here. I know they aren't small, but I haven't managed to find the Fandom much.

[@Wired_User]

Also Twin Peaks references!!! Twin Peaks references galore!!!!

[@Annnoura]

I love Rusty lake but that series is so big that would be like a whole month long thing.

[@eniagomezolle2757]

Not to mention that after covering Who's Lila we're clearly deep in the trenches of Twin Peaks references in very hyperspecific psychological indie games, lord I'd do ANYTHING

[@ErikaCartet]

a flaw peacock rusty lake video would be a dream come true

[@BinaryPLUR]

Dude, if you cover Signalis, I'm going to yell. I LOVE THAT GAME. Also, thank you for covering Daniel Mullin's work One of the most iconic developers out there.

[@lituanar]

I agree with everything in this comment. Also, when (I hope) you cover Signalis, oh boy, you're in for a ride, remember your seatbelt. ❤

[@fatalbert2055]

Signalis has this incredible ability to brainrot anyone that plays it, I beat it like two months ago and I'm still thinking about it

[@pillgrimm]

I love when you make realizations and discoveries mid-presentation. It makes me feel so hyped up for like no reason

[@mimityty]

I CANT WAIT FOR THIS!!!! The Mullinsverse is SO ENGAGING, reminds me so much of Garage Heathen's little universe in the creativity and multiple game tie-ins. Your interest and immersion makes this stuff so much clearer!!

[@seem_okay_studio]

As someone who didn't grow up with much religion, a lot of media drenched in Christian lore has this diffuse edge for me. I 'get' Pony Island, but there's references near the edge of the work that I don't 'get'. Thanks for helping focus the image a smidge!

[@smoothfeen6274]

I'm not christian, but I'd absolutely recommend the bible to you. It is literally the basis of our modern day culture and is enrooted into almost every piece of literature. It is a fascinating read and I'm sure you'd find it quite thought prevoking. While I'm not a christian, much of my personal philosophy comes from this book

[@bestaround3323]

​@smoothfeen6274 Honestly it isn't a book I can recommend reading cover to cover. It is pretty dry in a lot of places.

[@smoothfeen6274]

@bestaround3323 Yeah, I would recommend skipping all the genealogy, but a lot of it is really good.

[@ghin1091]

I think reading the Silmarillion is a much better use of time.

[@ghin1091]

​@@smoothfeen6274i hope you only borrow from the new testament.

[@noheckoff5305]

Her Story was the first game that affected me to the point where I couldn't think of anything else for quite some time, the fact that you just mentioned it has already activated my neurons. I really hope you'll be able to intorduce more people to it later, such a gem of a game

[@somebody3150]

I'm so happy! Pony Island was the second real horror game I learned about after OFF, it holds a very special place in my heart and it breaks my heart that very few people know about it

[@borple733]

Oh it would be such a treat to see him talk about OFF...

[@eeavwinex7869]

​@@borple733forreal...OFF is such an underrated game..

[@andyghkfilm2287]

@@borple733OFF is cool, it’s just unfortunately a little… vacuous? There’s a lot that’s atmospheric and eschews understanding.

[@thescrimblofiles]

i think i would explode if he talked about OFF (in a good way)

[@Pandachu123]

OFF would be a great game to cover!

[@Lucy_Ford]

I loved the voices in this, you did a great job with them!

[@irtehmrepic]

For the thing at 57:00, this is not just a reference to Missingno. The top part of the graphic is a reference to "Glitch City", a term for an invalid, untraversable map usually found using glitches related to the Safari Zone minigame.

[@soupysop]

i’m gonna be honest floppy, i typically fall asleep to your videos, but man - sometimes it’s hard because you’re such a good storyteller and you make your videos so funny and interesting and easy to become absorbed in. keep it up man, i love your videos so much!

[@beththebubbly69]

this makes me feel better for falling asleep while watching this (not from lack of interest just from being sleepy)

[@henotic.essence]

This is why I watch his videos more than once. The first time at full attention, and the next times for sleep. He really is an amazing storyteller!

[@hanna-nm7kb]

You've seriously become one of my fave essayists. I love the topics you choose to explore and you really bring the fun back into media analysis. Hopefully I can be half as good as you are in my own journey of learning how to process what I consume critquely!

[@rockleefangirl15]

I'm so excited for you to talk about The Hex!! More people need to know about sarsaparilla. I feel like it gets overshadowed by Pony Island and Inscryption even though it has so much intricate information and setup that sees pay offs in Inscryption and, as you described, is set up for in Pony Island. I really feel like they are best understood and enjoyed together with this Luciferian thru line weaving them into one another. That being said, another incredible and in-depth video, and I look forward to the next one~!

[@Annnoura]

It's a real shame that the hex just didn't get the same play the other two games did. The storytelling is wonderful and it really shows the range of Daniel Mullins it literally has almost every type of game in there and he kills it.

[@cowbearrie]

this channel is golden. i've never felt so strongly before, never loved a flaw peacock so much.

[@thatoneguywiththevoice328]

The duality of hopeless, soul and Satan is perfectly illustrated by asmodeus Despite perfectly being an antagonist, He is first placed into his position to further the plot, second specifically willing to play with a protagonist, and lastly, perfectly willing to let them win to further the plot after having played

[@UselessBrakia]

Daniel Mullin's work has been a huge work for my own creative work, with Pony Island being a game I remember when I was younger, and The Hex I know nothing about. Inscryption is one of my favorite games, so much that I got some of my closest friends to play it. Now, one of my favorite youtubers is covering all of them? It's a dream come true. A youtuber that showed me Who's Lila, which I then showed my friends, and subsequently got them to watch said youtuber? This is all a beautiful rhyme that has been waiting for more with baited breath!

[@mr.fuggetaboutit7633]

Hey dude uh we got a Pony Island 2 on the way

[@toadster464]

5 bucks says he hid a clue for the ARG in the game awards.

[@Ariamaki]

So pleased to see my favorite pro lapsed Catholic absolutely devastating it again! The Season 3 intro was a delightful treat and the theoretical roadmap for the rest of S3 has me pretty stoked. I feel like this was, from my understanding of things, an extremely solid gathering of all the information in Pony Island and a great breakdown. The only thing I was surprised not to see was anything discussing one theory that got bandied about a lot early on, and that I think could be feasible: Is the Lucifer we are dealing with throughout the game Actual Lucifer, Morningstar, or are they the lesser, a child, a Lucifer Junior working hard to make their father proud and free him? Lucifer seeing God as 'pure evil' makes sense of course, but there's something interesting in the idea of a secondary heir of Lucifer knowing, and loving, that his father is the definition of pure evil. Louie-as-Lucifer-Jr. was discussed a bit earlier in the game's history but seems to have fallen off for one reason or another, and I think touching on it might be the only gap in this video's pristine coverage of a favorite game of mine. Thanks so much for doing these as standalones and I DO NOT think you lost out from speed of production here: This was pure FlawP goodness.

[@altejoh]

Also, I think one theme with Lucifer that is quite empathizable to anyone who has tried to create anything, is his conflicting desires to make "his" game, "his way", but also to appeal to a wider audience, to bring joy to the largest number of people. In the game this ends up parodying focus testing with slowly making the pony island game more and more cutesy, adding in microtransactions in an almost corporate attempt to "collect the most souls possible", but also we see this genuine desire to make his game more enjoyable, and the frustration he feels that "his vision" is not the game people want to play. People, at least in his interpretation, do not want to give up their soul to a demon, and so it becomes cute ponies instead. It is a constant chasing of trying to please everyone, when in the end he is just giving up his own dreams to try to appeal to the masses.

[@jacksonreynolds7433]

I like Lucifer. He honestly seems like not as bad a guy as you'd think

[@smolgaypotato]

Holy cow!! I had no idea that Inscryption and Pony Island were made by the same dev, I remember watching people play Pony Island when I was a kid and that was really my first step into digital and analog horror! Many thanks for another amazing deep dive, looking forward to the next great vid you put out :P

[@jordantoomey7572]

Don't miss the Wingstop saga, guys. It's just as engaging as the rest of the video

[@flawedpeacock]

Hahaha you know what's funny? A Wingstop saga sounds like something that would've happened with the initial intention of this channel. Oooh I suddenly have a really good idea for an April fools gag. I'll keep this in mind. Thank you for that!

[@Ariamaki]

And now Panda Circus is real! We've come full circle just in time for the Inscryption video to launch soon. :D

[@shaunalbert7681]

Soooo…. the sequel to Pony Island called Panda Circus was announced this week

[@mocod_2402]

This channel really is becoming one of my favourites. The amount of content you can produce is insane and I'm here for it 100%

[@borple733]

Mine too, it's so wonderful to watch the little changes and polish that's added every video. Last time it was jokes about the thirsty comments (rightfully so), now we get an animated intro and fanart sharing!!

[@catboysephiroth560]

Absolutely frothing at the mouth at a potential FP Funger video please god let it happen. Phenomenal video as always!!!!

[@TheDragonVA]

So I’ve been thinking about why I love your content so much and I think I’m now understanding why I love it; It’s so simple but is able to deliver such DETAIL. Because fancy info-graphics and everything are good and all but fuck, man. You, a green screen, a white board, and a piece of media, are the fastest ways to get me entranced and excited for a new video. Something of which I haven’t felt in a VERY long time.

[@ilseweldring2016]

I would watch every video of you no matter what the game would be, heck you could even make math sound interesting! You are just such a good and passionate storyteller!

[@ww3196]

If you cover Fear & Hunger, that would be so cool!! Anyways, can't wait for this video... Your analyses are always a treat!

[@bissonomy]

You're spoiling us! I started watching your Suspiria video today, then paused to watch the movie before finishing the rest of your video, then felt sad that we'd probably have to wait a while for your next work - but here we are. Thank you!

[@jmanthebeast4]

This guy in truly Doing Gods Work. Commented just for that algorithm, cannot WAIT for that Inscryption video

[@Largegaybird]

I love your approach you take to explaining things. You’re so good at making yourself understood. And the shout outs you did at the beginning are wonderful. Thanks for taking so much time to make such informative videos. Truly people like you are the historians of our generation. ❤

[@icypolargirl78]

I'm not sure if you'll ever see this comment (I really hope you do) but Flaw Peacock, you have got to be one of the best KZbinrs that I have had the pleasure of stumbling across. Your video essays are truly a work of art and the editing, analysis, and overall general composition are some of the most creative I've seen in my life. Genuinely your videos are a spot in the dark when it comes to the lack of cohesive video game/film essays that I've tried to get myself into. A lot of the media you've covered I've never even heard of or, in the case of something like Faith, have zero interest in actually playing because I'm a bit of a baby and don't particularly enjoy horror games. But by god your videos have provided me with a way to engage with some really unique and interesting pieces of media that I wouldn't have ever thought about otherwise. Your creations (and these deserve the title of creation because content sounds far too detached to me when I can clearly tell that you put so much effort and love into each one) have inspired me to think more critically about the themes and stories that occur in my favourite games and comics. I don't think I'd ever have thought about the intricate themes of war, loss, and trauma in Transformers of all things without watching through your Faith videos. I don't think I could ever come up with any sort of critique in the way you present yourself because it truly speaks to me on a level that I don't think I've felt before. I love being able to pop one of your videos up on my second monitor and have something so wonderfully engaging to listen and think about while I'm doing something as mundane as homework or fighting a boss in Genshin Impact. I am so very hyped for the Inscryption video as its a game that I've only ever seen a few bits and pieces of via Markiplier's playthrough and a few well crafted animations and I honestly couldn't think of a better guy to explain it for me What I'm trying to say is thank you, Flaw Peacock. Your videos are truly a wonderful experience to watch through and I hope you know, as someone who likes to create things myself, that they are what I would consider a true work of art. And to anyone who reads through this comment all the way to the end; I hope this short piece of writing finds you well and I hope you go on to live a wonderful life. Have a cookie of your choice, a nice warm blanket, and a cup of hot chocolate

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I stumbled on your page a few days ago. I don't know much about you but you give teacher vibes, but like the safe and caring teacher who is passionate about what he is teaching and is genuinely and unselfishly attentive to, and proud of, each and every one of his students, especially the ones who struggle. A truly rare and awesome human.

[@Just.A.T-Rex]

So rare now.

[@onthespiral4054]

Talos Principle is a good one. This game reminds me of that. You’re an ai stuck in a simulation to test your potential to succeed humanity after it has been eliminated. Unfortunately after an eternity, the simulation is breaking apart.

[@neongalaxy9976]

Floppy is the goat! 13 days and another video that will have the quality he always provides!

[@trey6883]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. I’ve watched all of your videos despite not having actually watched any of the movies or played any of the games you’ve covered prior to finding your channel. If you keep at it with content this high quality, I know you’ll blow up

[@reginaldmeta2762]

FP you've quickly risen to the top of my horror vtuber/ video essayist of all time. Been great to just have these in the background while working. Thanks for all that you do. (Also I'm so glad you have signalis as part of the potential list, I just finished it the other day and OOPH)

[@halfpintrr]

Pony Island was my introduction to games that are more than games. I love this so much. I hope this won’t throw off your schedule too much. Can’t wait for the rest of Seasons 2 and 3 :) My favorite moment was the Steam messages haha, that one almost got me. Also, I don’t mind if you ‘get Floppy’ with it. That’s fun! Oh and as for my first creepypasta was the ‘How to Summon a Demon’ one, which is strangely fitting!

[@WHALEBOY777]

OOOOhhh!!! He's saying "getting 'Flaw P' with it" I thought he was saying "getting floppy with it" Very clever.

[@draketrench9089]

I am positive you are on your way to being a huge KZbinr. The love and care you put into your videos is something else and each one has been an absolute treat

[@LoreSeamstress]

Excited for this! I've loved your work so far and I'm certain you'll do this series justice. The mullinsverse is a wild ride. Good luck!

[@AnimatedAutisim]

homestuck refrence

[@alexbenavidez4500]

You remind me of Matt Berry sometimes from What We Do In The Shadows and I mean that in the absolute best way possible. Your videos have gotten me through so many awful work shifts listening to them, and with the insane effort you put into the visuals and presentation, I've also gone and then watched the videos properly too afterwards like I'm doing now. I really love your sense of humour and effort you put in these projects. This type of video analysis is my favourite form of content, and for such a small channel, you do it very, very well. Please don't burn yourself out making these videos, as much as I love seeing you upload, I dont want it to be at the expense of your own sanity and energy, and I don't want you to lose that genuine passion you have for this type of videoform too I'll be checking out your Patreon in your description if you have one, and if you don't, I strongly recommend you make one because I'm not the only one whod like to support you Please keep making videos, I love your work!

[@firenovaTV]

This channel is truly hidden gem. It's actually insane what great level of production and what level of passion behind those videos, I really glad that youtube recommend such amazing creators to me

[@firenovaTV]

And the part with biblical mythos and white board is giving me a Wendigoon flashbacks lol

[@dannymo4390]

A Peacock that knows his Flaws is one that I love and respect!

[@Hello_Spaceboy]

Gotta say, I'm so happy I found this channel. Whether you're going on tangents or reeling it in to keep it concise, you make some solid videos my guy. I'm not even a gamer and I can listen to your stuff all day.

[@Lunar-Imagination]

Signalis and potentially Fear and Hunger. HELL YEAH HOLY HECC I AM SO DOWN FOR MORE FEAR AND HUNGER CONTENT! Now to sit back and enjoy Pony Island!

[@ThatGuyNamedBlinx]

We finally making it out of the Daniel Mullins-verse with this one 😎😎

[@throwawaysometime7500]

Dude you are killing it, these videos just keeps on getting more “watchable” (as in even better some how). I began this video came home from work and suddenly I am 50 minutes into the video. P.S hope you will make a video on “Her story” at some point. P.P.s hope you have a wonderful day

[@joshuawalsh3255]

It is absolutely wonderful that so soon after I properly engage with this Daniel Mullins' wonderful body of work I get to see someone just as engaged going through it. Deeply enjoyable video, looking forward to everything else you're making!

[@makkabeech]

This was so great to listen to! Your interest and excitement for the games and movies you're diving into is palpable. It makes it difficult to treat your videos as background noise as I'm always drawn in and focused on you and what you're pointing out.

[@datguyuno98]

This was done so quickly and yet I think it still reaches that same level of quality and that same level of positing your own theories and thoughts rather then just saying someone else's and that's one of the things I appreciate the most, well done Floppy

[@mullet_muffins]

So glad I caught this live, I'm hyped to see you cover this series!

[@benjamindupaix6425]

Since ive done a great deal of surface level research into the mullinsverse, i CANT WAIT for this video!

[@davidanderson5939]

Fun fact, in the advanced options section, when it goes: yes, no, maybe, I don't care, and can you repeat the question. That's a reference to the sitcom "Malcom in the middle" who's theme has the following lyrics: "yes, no, maybe, I don't know, can you repeat the question? You're not the boss of me now, you're not the boss of me now, you're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big. You're not the boss of me now, you're not the boss of me now, you're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big. Life is unfair."

[@ixeliema]

I could literally watch you talk about paint drying and be happy my man, keep up the great work!

[@carl51.]

NO FUCKING QAY OHMYHOD DUDE DUUUDE IM GOING INSANE IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS SO MUCH. I HOPE YOU CAN COVER THE ENTIRE DANIEL MULLINS VERSE AT SOME POINT

[@flawedpeacock]

Next is Hex and after is Inscryption!

[@carl51.]

@@flawedpeacock BITES AND MAULS YOU AND

[@artsyhoodies]

My favorite gaming creepypasta had always been the story of Ben Drowned, especially his backstory. I just relate to his story so much. A love for gaming, wanting to be a game developer... I don't know how else to explain it.

[@marubz]

gosh i can’t get enough of your content. Thank you for putting out all these 2+ hour videos

[@sarcasticpillow7756]

Your videos are the most in-depth and well crafted theories and analyses I’ve ever watched, honestly the work you put in is visible and highly appreciated, love you dude keep doing ya thing 👍

[@OkytheWolf]

You and grimbeard are truly the most undervalued KZbinrs I know of. Keep going, we are all rooting for you. 🖤

[@mosa6653]

Holy father ward! Inscryption Fear and hunger Signalis And hex I can't wait to see how you'll paint your personality on these games Also I know it's been done to death but I'd love to see you do omori, although you can talk about limestones for 10 hours and I would bench it 😂😂

[@DucksforOffice]

Your videos are always so wonderfully crafted! The love and care you put into these videos is so apparent it makes me smile! Can’t wait to see more :)

[@Hotchocolaterabbit]

I LOVE your style/structure so much! I'm so glad I've found your channel now so I have a load of videos to binge... adding: your sense of humour, meme references, and moments of candid laughter make these videos extra enjoyable. watching your videos is a delight!

[@rofflesvanwagon]

This is a wilddddd game, gonna watch while I play trepang²

[@breadbutmore5012]

Last place I expected someone to mention Trepang² lol

[@rofflesvanwagon]

​@@breadbutmore5012well I haven't played it since release and it's hitting consoles at 9pm so I'm excited to play again

[@rofflesvanwagon]

This video was excellent!

[@birchwwolf]

So, about that Pony Island 2 trailer...

[@howlthewolf7957]

this is the 4th pony island explained video I've seen. it's also the best I've seen.

[@crazybird8830]

I love how your videos are structured The balance between the step by step gameplay and then information recapping and theory crafting is very well done I’m excited to see what The Hex video will play out

[@Bulbbley]

28:36 So AD doesn’t stand for After Death. It’s Anno Domini, or “The year of our lord” which is basically from Christ’s birth and beyond. So 1252 would be the correct year I believe. Other than that, loved everything you have to say about this.

[@jennyfisher3765]

1252 years after the birth of Christ would be AD 1248, because Jesus was born 4 BC because the monk in charge of keeping count goofed up and made the year 4 years less than what it should be.

[@Bulbbley]

@@jennyfisher3765 I had no idea about that. Thanks for the correction

[@jennyfisher3765]

@@Bulbbley it’s fine, it’s pretty weird anyway

[@henotic.essence]

Wow I learned a lot in this comment thread 😅

[@Parzivle]

1:05:49 these jokes that make me laugh and then get deeply introspective for like 45 seconds before I remember it’s a joke are some of my favorites. Also referring to slightly reachy conclusions that could very well turn out to be important or could just as well be nothing but interesting thought experiment conjecture as “getting floppy with it” tickles me pink 1:11:38 This has always been the most interesting thing about christianity to me. You could round up any congregation and almost every single person in it will have a different simulacrum of their faith. It’s pretty reductionist for a lot of people to say they outright hate Christians when almost no two Christians you meet will match up entirely in their belief systems. Faith is a very personal thing and I feel like I’m landscapes such as todays we forget that and feel the need to police others for our preconceived notions of what they must be based on very limited evidence

[@twifty9951]

when you edited your laugh into the dr.mario theme i spat out my water super hard from the sudden laughing fit i had keep up the work!

[@selkiewife]

Loved your analysis of the game itself and also your section on literalism vs symbolism with the story of Lucifer! Glad I stumbled on this channel. Can't wait to watch the rest!

[@noheckoff5305]

Amazed with your productivity, such quality work and released so often. I hope you didn't make any deals with the devil or anything to achieve this

[@wayside9493]

Out of everyone I expected to deconstruct a game like this somehow you fit perfectly into that role. And I am glad you did. Edit: I have arrived at the end of the video- I was satisfied with the places this went and the conclusions proposed. I've really been bitten by the bug of this and I am super excited to see these theories and ideas carried over to the analysis of the next two games and ARG. I think the idea that sifting through the secrets and finding answers there being where satisfaction is found rather than some grand revealing ending is a good idea for how to approach these things. I mean a meal isn't determined if its good by the very last bite, that last bite can be great but its the whole of the meal that lets you decide if you enjoyed it. Anyways thats enough vapouring from me- another great video, excited for whats next!

[@Malkamok]

You know, having been here from day 1 I finally get that famous feeling of "having witnessed the birth of something great". Every upload a gift. Much obliged 🙏

[@CommissarMitch]

I just found his channel and while I will not stay since I already have a ton of review channels on my sub feed; I greatly appreciate you doing your thing. Amazing growth in less than a year. Well done!

[@seththegreengreen5788]

First video I've watched of yours. Love the content and the style. Don't do pedo shit. Don't beat your wife or go crazy. I want to see more content

[@LilAdultMan]

Might I add dont move to Los Angeles

[@cronk8219]

If you take community advice, I'd love a Funger episode! Been a fan of the series for a while and I still have little idea of what's going on.

[@onnopleaseno649]

im so sorry i couldn't watch this live i 100% will add this to my eepy time playlist so i can absorp lore in my sleep

[@MM-jf1me]

FlawP, I love when you follow your thoughts' rabbit trails -- they usually give great insight into whatever you're discussing, and even if the thought doesn't pan out after further reflection and more data later in your videos, the time exploring these wisps of thought aren't wasted as it's really fun to watch your thought process at work. Enjoying your content! Take your time and continue to only cover what you're personally passionate about -- YT can leave you burned out if you get too caught up in trying to make some nebulous potential audience happy; your audience is here for you!

[@flawedpeacock]

I very much needed to read this! Thank you very much!

[@lud3445]

Here I go again into a multi hour deep dive into an amazing game(s) that I've never heard of, and prob will never play (cause I lack the basic coordination and patience)

[@eeavwinex7869]

FUNGER MENTIONED ⁉️⁉️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️💥💥💥💥

[@llewelynshingler2173]

Reluctantly, it seems

[@eeavwinex7869]

​@@llewelynshingler2173 I will take anything I can get, even crumbs are better than air..

[@mynameisyrmom9073]

I really love how you do these lore dives, fun to watch and easy to follow. It's probably not your kind of genre but I feel like you could cover the tunic lore better than I've seen anyone else cover it.

[@AzelinArts]

I'm always taken aback by your insights and discoveries, making me aware that what I thought was simple was always far more nuanced and generally interesting. I absolutely love the work you put in and your enthusiasm is honestly infectious. Also, thank you for making my work nights far more interesting haha, I'm really looking forward to more videos you upload!

[@monke9326]

you broke the tradition of every thumbnail having a women in it lol

[@Ajoscram]

The Skinamarink video: Am I a joke to you?

[@monke9326]

@@Ajoscrambecome funny

[@Lathnes]

I've been watching your videos while I work!! You did a ~~very good job~~ keeping things brief but still enjoyable with this video. Where my preference is the much longer videos so far, I'll stick around to see how this evolves

[@kubbley_5277]

Thank you for the video! That Axiom verge suggestion at the beginning was interesting, this game suits your style so much

[@duncanwright8037]

Started watching from your "Who's Lila?" Video, which was a masterpiece! Now I am hooked! You make these games and the concepts found therein understandable and enthralling. Thank you for dedicating so much time and effort to these pursuits!