What HORROR Hides In The Woods? | Fears to Fathom: Ironbark Lookout

[@bennyaverygardner9681]

Amy is the only reason we have any sort of semblance as to what Ash’s book is about and honestly I find that hilarious

[@RyanSoltani]

The grand reveal is gonna be crazy

[@LittleJellyHat]

Wait there's going to be a reveal? I thought Ash would just keep giving us incredibly vague clues forever.

[@Amir-vp7di]

What reveal?

[@px_s_kotami]

Ш

[@Tyriad_]

Amy asking why the protagonist used the diner rest room instead of the one in the RV just tells me she's never had to use (and subsequently empty) an RV bathroom before and honestly? Good for her

[@Emmet_Bryan]

LoL

[@MumboJ]

Amy suggested the RV because you know the hygiene situation yourself, but perhaps the reason you don't use the RV is because you know the hygiene situation all too well.

[@FruityFrey]

​@@MumboJall too well 10 minute version?

[@sykystanmapping3448]

I live in a camper, those toilets are horrible, better off using the public bathrooms

[@warmtwinkle1962]

41:40 the man in the window, 1:15:45 the scream, 1:17:24 the whistling and the man behind the tree, 1:30:53 a moving shadow of someone outside the window. There were many small spooky details that you've missed, unfortunatelly. Without them the sudden attack does feel out of place.

[@AniketPatil-nk1vw]

Oh I didn't notice the man in the window. That was cool. Thank you.

[@ChriS.Zer0]

I’ve seen this game play three times already and never seen the man in the window, such a keen eye

[@bunni.mariss]

@@ChriS.Zer0wait i dont see the guy whistling im so confused. i hear him tho

[@adam-Qt2]

@@bunni.mariss wait a second after the whistle and look up from the top right corner of the trail obstructed sign and he runs to the left

[@NbNgMOD]

I heard / seen all of these except for the man at 41:40

[@Spookworm]

GTLive is so chaotic sometimes that they completely talk over and miss the spooky happenings

[@moosery]

I think its more they play on like a couch with a tv and no headphones (besides Ash usually). You kinda just got to expect them to miss subtle details most of the time. which is kinda ironic since its game theory but I watch for the witty banter anyway

[@martinatzejensen6787]

Matt does that most of the time. He'll also ask someone a question and then imidietly talk over their answer. A bit rude, but it's his show, you know? And that's just the way he rolls.

[@Kit-ux4vp]

it's just bad timing, unfortunately

[@martinatzejensen6787]

@@Kit-ux4vp Nah, they can't hear the build up. None of them have commented on "the whistling." It's kind of a big part of the story and spook-factor.

[@cxssetteman182]

Yappanese is a dangerous language afterall.

[@marasnotdead]

So my guess for Ash’s novel is that it’s similar to the book “the things they carried”. There’s no chapters, just different stories of someone’s lifetime. Someone is either remembering or telling 3 memories that have meaning behind them, fictional stories that have real life criticism. But that’s just a theory, a novel theory! Thanks for listening

[@esoij]

Reading*

[@SCP_Wandsman13_13]

That would really funny, cause I'm reading The Things They Carried right now.

[@kagesong]

Well it does seem like a pretty novel idea

[@marasnotdead]

@@SCP_Wandsman13_13same! That’s how I remembered, because that’s a big thing we have been talking about in class, so when she brought up no chapters and 3 that’s what it made me think about

[@everydaytired]

@@marasnotdead man i’m gonna borrow it from a library near me and read it! thanks for the recommendation

[@Random_Person_Named_Ky]

The fact that they didn't hear the screams or the whistling is really sad because it is such a good lead up for later

[@Maddest_of_Hatters]

14:30 I think Amy might be thinking of "Stories Untold" as the ending of the third chapter had you wandering through the snow on a mountain. None of the Fears To Fathom stories have involved snow so far.

[@yesiamyes2403]

Yes! This was one of my favorite games played on gtlive

[@moveslikemacca]

YESSS stories untold

[@phoenixstarp]

the new one (woodbury getaway) finally does

[@TabithaIngram]

Amy, Ash and MatPat are the trio we never knew we needed

[@bookworm6909]

*cultist attacks* MatPat: Well, then, that was unexpected. Well, yes, when you miss *every* *single* *indication* that something odd is going on, it would be unexpected. It's like they completely forgot this is a horror game. *laugh*

[@RealbluesparkFN]

Don't tell me what to do.

[@EraidFreefire]

Unfortunately yeah they missed a lot of key moments that would add to the tense atmosphere just by chatting. I think they chat to ignore how scary but why do that and not experience the build up?

[@bookworm6909]

@@EraidFreefire I think one problem is that they forget, between games, that the Fears to Fathom series relies on that slow build-up - that they use subtle events in the midst of everyday life to build up the player's tension, something that's pretty unique in horror games. The player has to actually pay attention to their surroundings, and not be distracted - but the GT(not)Live format is quite a bit about distraction, with the interplay between two to three people every time. While the interplay is certainly funny, we've seen more than once how it makes MatPat miss the subtleties. (Or, in this case, the not-so-subtle *giant* *freakin'* *shadow* on the wall. *snerk*)

[@loafyu5405]

Maybe bc they also have to entertain too? It’s hard to be fun to watch while u play games all we do when we are playing on our owns is stare blankly and play in silence wouldn’t be so fun to watch now would it !!!

[@jetaimesooshi]

I never thought this episode would need two parts but I guess that's to be expected for GTLive

[@dummdumm6735]

they were so close to the end too

[@Oregon1928]

As someone who lives in the Pacific Northwest, I have a surprising amount of context for this game. Now I’m not sure, and this is kind of all based on if Roseburg was a made up name or not, but my guess is that this guy was a ranger in Umpqua or Rogue River Siskiyou national forest, which then about two hours to the north passing through Roseburg on I-5 he might be headed to Willamette or Siuslaw national forest. Also love your content Mat, and Amy and Ash, gtlive is always hilarious with great witty banter

[@Oregon1928]

Had a temporary lapse in memory that Jack told us it was in Washington not Oregon, but you get the idea

[@cloubee2897]

roseburg is a town in oregon! i think my dad grew up there.

[@christopherpaciotti520]

I mean it’s not completely unlikely for cultists to do stuff in the woods so maybe his story is true

[@Aoife_Clancy]

I wasn't the only one who was frustrated by Matt not turning on the lights when he arrived at the tower right? 😂 And just using the torch😂

[@Fennec_3D]

Glad I wasn’t the only one 😭

[@feliperuchel]

Love when there's someone on the couch with MatPat

[@Steve-YT383]

Same. Was so excited Ash joined on the couch for meme review!!!

[@C00chiemvncher69]

@@Steve-YT383which episode??

[@Steve-YT383]

@@C00chiemvncher69 The FNAF movie revealed my secret. Steph also makes an appearance!

[@oldmanmichaelj]

I know right. It make me remember the days when Steph use to be there.

[@2212blackstar]

Seeing all these people join mat on the couch makes me miss Steph. Seeing the husband-wife energy as they react to the game was nice to see

[@TheFlafbearFiles287]

I've always been a lil scared of the forest so this absolutely terrified me

[@Minymonkey]

I am more scared of what is in the forests (humans, deadly animals etc)

[@TheFlafbearFiles287]

Well that's part of it. I just hate being alone. Not afraid of not being alone when I think I'm alone just, being alone.

[@Minymonkey]

@@TheFlafbearFiles287 Its scarier when your *not* alone

[@TheFlafbearFiles287]

@Minymonkey that's what im saying. That may be what you or others think but personally I just find the forest scary

[@Minymonkey]

@@TheFlafbearFiles287 hey man i agree, forest is scary

[@bexonYTx]

One thing I love about gtlive (legitimately, no sarcasm intended) is that i watch the witty banter, and sometimes completely forget what game they're supposed to be playing. Like the witty banter itself is an episode in another completely different extremely unhinged show

[@Gooberpotomous]

Ash and MatPat radiate sibling energy. Amy and Matt radiate best pal energy, like if they'd known each other when Matt and Steph got married, Amy would have been a grooms-woman or even best woman

[@steph59103.]

amy and matt radiate affair energy 😍

[@Gooberpotomous]

@@steph59103. Ew

[@azu_cena2074]

@@steph59103. HUH??

[@alexandercox9004]

​@@steph59103.not really.

[@menotyou1743]

@@steph59103. ew

[@TehRedBlur]

I love how much added chaos Amy brings to the couch. I hope we see her again on the livestream soon!

[@steph59103.]

the chaos of keeping the affair a secret 🤫

[@ckeat74]

@@steph59103. are you okay?????

[@gordonblack1752]

@@steph59103. ayoo what

[@Evinara12k]

@@steph59103.”a guy being friends with a girl that isn’t his wife?!?!? Must be an affair because no way a man can be just friends with a girl” fr get a life man not everything is a big conspiracy

[@sandrainnengati2544]

Matt and Steph are the reason I believe in true love and soulmates. (P.S. Can't wait to see Ash's story and know what it's about)

[@Madison-iw8ix]

I love that they completely talked over the scream at 1:15:46. That's such a GTLive thing. 😂

[@christopherpaciotti520]

And the wissle

[@PterAe]

Whistle* @@christopherpaciotti520

[@malpracticeoffices3622]

Amy when the lights go out, you know she was ready to scream. Meanwhile Matpat just slow turned so as to not spook his co-host further.

[@god5590]

shoutout to the people who include timestamps w the spooky background things i usually miss them along w mat and i like going back and seeing when stuff happen at end of video

[@VikTimmy]

For the teeth bit… it could be as much technique as it could be even the structure of your mouth, how straight your teeth are and such

[@MushroomLord_reigns_supreme]

Can’t wait to see how Ash’s story goes! We are finally learning more from the hints

[@ellespoonies]

DON’T WORRY ASH, we’re here for you if you finish AND if you fail. ♡

[@katetoolate234]

8:45 Once in college.. as a freshmen, I lived in the set of dorm rooms where they'd bring people through for school tours.. and I didn't know it was a tour day.. and a whole tour group of like 20 people saw me brushing my teeth in the bathroom they were about to walk through. I just awkwardly waved, quietly said "hi" and then the tour guide just uh turned everybody around and they left. 😅

[@midnightchaos8]

I hope they do finish the ending of the game and find out what really was happening.

[@Rico.Santos]

"..Is this related to literally anything that we're doing today, Ash?" "No! 🤨"

[@linkin0983]

The way they all groaned at the sound of the guy eating the hamburger 😂 Also, every time I see Amy, I'm like 🥰 54:09 I swear Jack is in a lot of indie horror games 😅 56:13 Oh great, playing a horror game and electricity or lights go out.. wouldn't be a surprise here in PR, because the electricity goes out a lot.

[@HannahGerseth]

A theory about the varying teeth cleaning results also might have to do with if you have crowded teeth or more spaced out teeth and if they are crooked or straight. For example, I have crowded teeth, and some are crooked and overlap. Normally, most of my teeth dont have lingering ick except for the teeth that are different, and even then, I sometimes have to take a pick to them to get everything.

[@baiosuta8162]

Day 1 of rewatching and watching what i haven't of matpat before his departure sad😢

[@Staunt2k2]

Love this game and loved this trio’s dynamic but man was I so happy when Matt finally turned the light in the tower on 😂

[@Wonderlustt4d]

41:41 they missed the person walking in the background

[@hyrule_yt]

You guys should make a Food Theory episode on why eating with your mouth open is scientifically bad for you.

[@Meringuesnake]

It’s bad for you because if I see someone doing it they’ll start losing teeth 😊

[@TigerStyleFanMIZ]

The witty banter at the beginning is amazing!

[@sophykitten2212]

I wonder if they're taking genetics and teeth formation into account for the brushing experiment. I was bad about flossing growing up, but my dentist said I got away with it for so long because I have good teeth placement. Not so wide it creates problems but not so narrow that everything was caught. The genetic lottery is wild with such minor things.

[@RyanSoltani]

Now that they mentions it, these games have a lot of mouth noises and peeing scenes. Wonder if the creator is trying to say something

[@rebeccasutton2401]

Fr

[@exvixitylol]

The creator is an olympic peeer and eater

[@Princessmoonlight818]

I love matpat’s reaction when he heard jacksepticeye’s voice! It’s priceless!😂

[@user-tl1kv9nc6x]

The lighting when the room got darker actually works pretty well. Might be something to consider for games like the recent "don't scream" game.

[@commandercorl1544]

I'm so mad that Ash didn't title the first chapter of the video, "The Spitty Banter".

[@alexanderno1093]

"we have a text" "well I'm DRIVING 👹" W father, husband, friend, and influencer. keep yourself safe for the ones you worry about 🙏

[@GJames-Legend101]

Games you should definitely play. 1. In sound mind 2. Killer frequency 3. Cult of the lamb 4. Darkwood 5. Celeste

[@CodexisInkwind]

I don't recognize the first and last game you mentioned, but based on the other three, yea they need to play all of these

[@ssunki_3478]

DARKWOOD

[@filmfangirls9163]

I would love to see him play Killer Frequency!!

[@Valmanic_]

So exited to finally see this! I love all the Fear to Fathom games and am very happy to see them cover the new one!

[@Kit-ux4vp]

how would you rank them so far? for me it's: Norwood Hitchhike, Home Alone, IronBark Lookout, Carson House

[@Prakuza]

My guess is that Ash's novel is a Bram Stoker's Dracula style with letters, journals, and news articles instead of chapters. Also, congrats to anyone getting close to beating NaNoWriMo this year. I've never managed to actually hit 50K in November.

[@Songal18]

Super congrats Ash!! I love that the true fears in this story are the questionable mechanics and sound effects XD

[@ShadowPhoenix82]

Yeah, I had never heard of the nano-rhymo thing before Ash, but learning about all the established support for it is crazy...

[@Larucos]

Nanowrimo

[@lisahenry20]

I'd heard about it but never really understood it

[@FearMantra]

I knew I loved Amy but dropping “House of Leaves” legit set my little heart on fire! I have read that book COUNTLESS times and never get tired of it and am always instant friends with anyone who has read it! You are amazing Amy🖤

[@Dremag_Gaming]

55:58 That is something. Normally is his Pc being random but this. Perfect.

[@evereimer6746]

48:10 Amy’s little giggle is actually so adorable

[@11mr_fox21]

I’m glad mat is playing this. I saw that a new one came out and was hoping he would play it on gtlive

[@Steve-YT383]

Saw the icon on their desktop in a previous video! So excited for this release. Also hoping for Help Wanted 2 trailer & blog reaction 🤞

[@pricken]

You should play the game Killer Frequency. You play as a radio host and have to help people calling in to escape a killer on the loose. It's kinda similar to Do you copy?, but a bit longer and more exploration. It's very fun!

[@ArmundJay]

i really hope they play it sometime, it's so fun to watch different players' reactions to it.

[@filmfangirls9163]

Yes!!

[@A_Surpluss_of_Stupidity]

The book hints have brought back witty banter and I am so happy

[@grand_priest-m7n]

27:57 I LOVE how much Mats talking to Silas (yes the same guy that jumpscared Jack at the supply shack who is also the cultist member who left the wendigo lookin thing on the front porch AND is the one who stormed up to the towers door and kicked it down)

[@deadshot_daiquiri786]

I have a theory about the smiling creatures or what ever it’s called. It says golden path in the glitch, the moon before it turns into a moon looks like a golden path.

[@LegionDesigns]

1:17:29 Above the angle of the sign in the bushes the guy whistling walked past you see him quickly hide behind the trees

[@cassieclinee]

JUMPSCARES TIMESTAMPS (also I'm including stuff that might not be exclusively jumpscares but a little startling) 25:08 spooky music 25:46 weird waitress glitch 32:55 waitress standing over you 41:01 FIRST REAL JUMPSCARE (cop guy behind you) 41:40 man in window (matt and amy don't notice) 52:10 the whole video is scary but nothing specific 53:49 CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS 55:57 power goes out irl?? 1:15:45 scream in the woods 1:16:49 creepy whistling (I didn't catch any visuals but maybe there's a guy?) 1:16:54 bear spray 1:17:29 man walking in background 1:21:43 bear spray pt 2 1:30:53 shadow man 1:31:22 big final jumpscare with spooky man If I missed anything please comment them and I'll add them :) EDIT 1: Added bear spray from comments EDIT 2: Found things I missed EDIT 3: Changed timestamp for whistling EDIT 4: Added man in background from comments

[@EraidFreefire]

It's probably really minor but the first spritz of bear spray in the woods and then at the tower. I was pretty jumpy and those got me😅

[@cassieclinee]

@@EraidFreefire added!

[@Starfire_MHA]

The whistling starts before the first bear spray

[@cassieclinee]

@@Starfire_MHA edited!

[@Starfire_MHA]

@@cassieclinee bruh

[@hyperspeedz7135]

Amy: -Walks in -Gets the closes to ash’s book themes in 2-3 days than matpat in 20 days -Refuses to elaborate further

[@jacobhogan3208]

After binging all of the past streams last summer, this is probably one of my most anticipated videos yet.

[@ericgropuis]

Can’t believe Mat follows the rules so much he even applies driving rules to games 😂

[@Maya-hw2ny]

love that amy and ash both cheer over peeing over the side while mat is disgusted ToT

[@elijahcrowe6817]

Ok, may just be me, but there would be no way I am going to walk down those stairs for the bathroom. So peeing off the side is absolutely the choice I would make in that situation 😂

[@Kit-ux4vp]

FRR, plus it mentioned it was cold out too!

[@chihauhaun]

Reminds me of Firewatch.. Even the dialogue with Connor was very similar

[@hoziersexual]

That's what I thought!

[@leilav2976]

Thank you! 😅 I've been looking for this comment! It is SUPER similar!

[@SydneyStewart-d3f]

The guy in the diner who is silent is the one who breaks into and hides in the RV. I looked it up and he's called Silas. He's one of the cultists.

[@didyouputyournameinthegobl8674]

I loved that they just forgot it was a horror game the whole time 💀

[@tabithal2977]

41:40 if you look over billy's shoulder out the window you can see someone walking in the forest

[@MrPenriquez]

I seriously mean this when I say this is a beautiful game The transitions and characters going through doors give me the greatest form of enjoyment

[@zeddthesecond1019]

living in Washington, near a national park, this game hits different

[@MegaZeo]

I can't wait to see everyone's reaction to the big moment near the end of the game.

[@pyrenviii3053]

Highly recommend The Hex, very meta and has lore from and for Pony Island and Inscryption.

[@ArmundJay]

yes! The Hex is one of my favorites. i assume you've seen FlawPeacock's recent video on it?

[@pyrenviii3053]

@Armund_Wolffe I haven't actually, gonna check it out then lol

[@Kringlord97]

Quick aside about the camera settings: ISO 100 is an option on every camera I've ever used, even in the $200 range. And ISO 100 with 1/250 shutter speed still lets in a good amount of light, especially outside with the sun out. Obviously it depends on the sensor sensitivity but those camera settings are fairly realistic.

[@jacobhogan3208]

Fears to Fathom is my favourite series on this channel

[@The_Life]

I haven't watched what the video's actually about, yet. I heard "we're doing a style theory on toothbrushes" and got more excited than I had any right to be. I used to ask Santa Claus for a toothbrush for Christmas since I was as young as I can remember. Can't wait to hear the results and I hope they include brushing your tongue with a dedicated tongue scraper versus the back of the brush versus the bristles because that's been a curiosity of mine

[@leatherlover9385]

Or using a spoon to tongue scrape

[@squirrelzpixiestix]

Not necessarily analog horror, but was Amy thinking of Stories Untold Chapter 3? It's an older game, but the first one that came to mind with tapes and a character walking through a snowy mountain.

[@WonderhoyTM]

I love how everyone who plays has the same reaction to the burger guy

[@esoij]

Not everyone, I think spiff didn't mind

[@ArmundJay]

@@esoijayy a wild spigg fan

[@chaoticfiction8903]

It's videos like this that remind me why I love this chaotic channel

[@Dylan-vd6rz]

I wonder if having had braces has anything to do with Matpat's and Amy's differences with brushing

[@loiseauxmort9568]

I was hoping that todays video would be outcore part 2, I'm so hype for the rest of the game, IT'S SO GOOD!

[@valeriephelps8017]

Matpat needs a vacation! Have him play viscera cleanup detail! He gets to clean things, there’s no murdered children, and yet there’s LOOOOOOOOOOOORE!

[@valeriephelps8017]

There’s a Christmas themed DLC too!

[@T1nyDanc3r_]

I love how Matpat the theorist, is the most oblivious in these games😂❤

[@crushingstrawberries2779]

43:12 I love Amy's laugh.

[@Envy1359]

34:20 Is she crying because you didn't give her a 50% tip?! I never knew about this.

[@bandtensax]

I feel like a sisterhood with Amy. A lot of videos she's been in I felt a kinder spirit, but this video solidified it. Great video as always team GT Live!

[@isisross4516]

I love this trio together and how much they banter and joke around! I want to see more of them together. That being said, this game has more subtle horror elements to it that are meant to build anticipation and fear, which were unfortunately missed. The whistling that signifies the killer is lurking nearby, the killer being at the abandoned campsite just a few feet away from the player, the killer being behind the shed at one point (rustling, footsteps and whistling), the whispering around your tower door while you slept, along with other things that I won't mention because this isn't their final playthrough. The theory I've gone along with after watching a playthrough was that the other park rangers (possibly including your partner in the other tower, Connor) are part of a cult that abducts and sacrifices some park visitors, you, and possibly the previous park ranger whom you took over from (the Gritty Woman, which holds different implications other than that she was a tough and strong spirited lady) + some other details that, again, I won't mention.

[@fallis07]

I was going through a really bad breakup when Amy made her appearance on GTlive during the Boneworks playthrough, loved what she brought to the stream! these videos definitely helped take my mind off things Always love seeing her on, shes great!

[@brandongreen1166]

Amy Thank yoi for the ThunderCats reference! I had the exact same thought when matpat said wild Cats...but also have not seen High School Musical

[@TheTynell1]

i love how style theory has become style and health theory

[@Ram-pg1ck]

I was really looking forward to yall playing this game but unfortunately you guys missed all the small details within it that was supposed to build up the horror elements. That being said i still loved the banter and jokes, you all seem to have a great time together so it was still fun to watch!

[@alpal6461]

i’m pretty sure the park in this episode is supposed to be Iron Horse State Park in North Bend WA. which the location, the diner (the 59’er diner), even the way the trees are laid out look the same

[@alpal6461]

also i’m pretty sure this is the same place with Gold Creek Pond Loop which is such a pretty walk during the day but any WA forest at night is absolutely terrifying

[@agustinbarquero8898]

​@@alpal6461Wow, you are so pretty sure about so many things :)

[@dredgen-hawk5179]

On the subject of horror games. Do you think you could play through a game called “who’s Lila?” I would love to watch a play through of that. 🙏

[@FireAxel8]

They have already about a year ago, I’d link you the video but it should pop up if you just search gtlive where’s Lila

[@ArmundJay]

Who's Lila is one of my favorites! have you seen FlawPeacock's analysis of it? master class video.

[@makaylahaverluk667]

5:00 has anyone read The People of Paper by Salvador Placencia? Its a book where it alternates between different text formats but also gets really meta where the characters become aware that they are characters and rebel against the author because they see him telling their story as an invasion of their privacy.

[@JEBaganha]

I love your videos, I’ve been switching for over 8 years and you guys always put a smile on my face! Thank you! ❤

[@11mr_fox21]

Video 28 of asking Mat to play “The Unfinished Swan”. It gives more story to one of the characters in “What Remains of Edith Finch”.

[@melethron_nin7170]

43:15 I was crying laughing for like solid 5 minutes

[@bugginonthewall]

this episode is SO FUNNY 😂 please have this trio together more!!❤

[@Kit-ux4vp]

ngl that job doesn't sound too bad lol

[@meepducki.n.c]

this was giving me serious Firewatch vibes.

[@Jan_3]

I’m late but to answer Amy’s question, so far the best recipe in the Fnaf cookbook is the brownies! They are freaking delicious (Followed by the cheesy garlic ‘bread’ with balsamic onions)

[@jordyboy62]

Is it just mean or does this feel waaay to similar to the start of Firewatch

[@Spookworm]

I'm waiting for Ash to sniff out the new fnaf shenanigans 👀👌

[@Spookworm]

But also, you guys need to survive this game first

[@KuroyamaFuyuki]

43:17 is nobody gonna mention the part where matpat throw the flashlight....?