Why Stick of Truth is a PERFECT South Park Game

[@Johnny2Cellos]

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is free unless they win. For more information go to www.forthepeople.com/Johnny2Cellos

[@slyceth]

Sounds like a pyramid scheme, do you swear by this company? I want your word

[@Bittamin]

@@slycethif you’re not old enough to file a claim through them, I wouldn’t worry about it 👍 pretty sure you have to be 18 to do this but maybe I’m wrong 🤷‍♂️

[@jessegartung294]

Can you review Xavier renegade angel?

[@Johnny2Cellos]

@@slyceth do you have any idea what a pyramid scheme is lol

[@beetlejess7997]

I love those two games so much whenever I get a new console I'll get used to it by playing those games again

[@existentialgamer9206]

I adore this game because not only does it feel like a SP episode, it’s actually a really great RPG. Also the music is top tier.

[@Johnny2Cellos]

I meant to talk about the music but instead I just used it to back the final stretch in the video

[@existentialgamer9206]

@@Johnny2Cellos dude the character creation song A Hero Is Born gets me every time

[@20hourswasted10]

Both of the games are really good

[@hemanthnair1290]

Imo Fractured is better as a game (the combat system is much more fun), but I prefer Stick's story and writing.

[@robertmarcoen5077]

The only sar but funny thing is that people in europe Dont get the nasty aparts like the abortion and the anal probe of randy

[@Mikohanyou]

Both Stick of truth and Fractured but whole are great games, It's so lived in and immersive. I also loved how well written they are, from plot to dialogues.

[@bigtacocat]

I think fractured but whole is better, but they’re both great

[@SunnyHikikOmori]

@@bigtacocat Wow that's interesting, I personally preferred Stick of Truth way more than Fractured But Whole

[@SunnyHikikOmori]

@nuko_giko6638 That's probably why I enjoyed SoT more than TFBW. I loved the combat because it felt more satisfying

[@ohnotheykilledkenny]

I really like SoT but TFBW has to be my favourite. After finishing SoT I never really felt like replaying it- on the other hand I did many runs on TFBW, probably because I enjoy its combat system, being able to play with more than just two characters and character creation (as in classes and attacks) more than what SoT has to offer. I still think they're both incredible games tho.

[@charmer129]

I love the dialog between your battle buddies. Especially Craig and Clyde

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

It truly feels like you're playing a really long south park episode and i love it!

[@govardhanposina17]

I absolutely love that about it, I'm barely 3 hrs in my first run and it just feels like I'm watching an actual episode

[@AdamNotaro]

Started playing it yesterday.. this is exactly how it feels lol

[@teaganjeras156]

An interactive South Park episode.

[@christofferstergaard3967]

How could you not mention the fact that you can’t skip the cutscenes where cartman asks you to skip

[@jonathansoriano3568]

I didn't even realize cause I'm a spiteful person 🤣

[@Fairygroveyt]

I didn't know that because I never skipped Jimmy! I would always say "it's okay buddy, you'll get there!" And he did.

[@CaillousWeave]

Cartman's line during the cutscene before the final boss where he says "can we skip this? like, hit the skip button or something?" is so much better due to the fact that you actually can't skip that cutscene, if you try it just says you can't skip it. trust me, I've tried.

[@dereckball9239]

I refused to “enter” Mr. Slave and then the snuke blew up & the credits began to roll. I was laughing on the floor for 30 minutes 😂

[@newunfinished9320]

Something similar with me. When giving an abortion to the snuke bomb I messed up a few times and it legit exploded and played the ending theme it was so ducking funny

[@SirPokeThe1st]

@@newunfinished9320 same, my first play through I failed i then proceeded to laugh my fucking ass off

[@aubrieg9023]

Same lol! When they were all looking around expectantly like 'Hmmm if only there was someone who knows how to perform abortions and shrink 🤔" I was like 'oh hell no' and walked out the back tent door and saw the explosion and had to sit through the entire credits and could not stop laughing.

[@GeovaneSanciniSR]

On launch the last abort minigame (on PC) had a bug that you couldn't play with the controller, so I fucked up... And then, on PS3, for some reason, the screen before enter Mr. Slave frozen, and then I accidentally walked out of the tent.

[@rosestar1324]

How lomg did you have to wait? Cuz I waited a while but it never blew up

[@hambone.fakenamington]

genuinely one of my fave games of all time, the perfect version of a tv/movie branded video game because it actually feels like you are in an real episode of South Park but is also entirely new in its storyline and isn’t a direct adaptation of any specific episode’s plot. i wish they would make another video game, they have so many settings and mechanics in show that would be awesome to get to play through them.

[@sublime8681]

I think they have a second game and a mobile game too

[@hambone.fakenamington]

@@sublime8681 another game meaning another full game beyond the two they have already made. i’m not a fan of the style of the mobile games and don’t really count it with these quality of the two console games. i’ve played them all, honestly the Stick Of Truth is way better than the follow up game

[@Robbie_Haruna]

@@hambone.fakenamington I'd personally argue Fractured But Whole is better than Stick of Truth tbh. Both are top notch, but while Stick of Truth definitely had a lot more shock value stuff that caused me to lose my shit laughing, while Fractured But Whole had a lot more character interactions between characters from the show, (and just gave more characters screentime to begin with.) More than anything though the fact that Stick of Truth is braindead easy no matter what difficulty you play on and the game doesn't exactly have a lot of class variety hurts it compared to the sequel in my opinion. I loved my first run to death, but I don't often find myself replaying it in full because of this (and because the game kinda drags in the latter half with all the nazi zombie crap and the main plot sorta taking the backseat to doing sidequests to build up an army.) Fractured But Whole's gameplay feels a lot more refined with creative systems in place to help it stand out and a respectable level of difficulty on Mastermind or Diabolic difficulty levels on top of way more classes, abilities and party members that almost all have a niche in different party compositions.

[@hambone.fakenamington]

@@Robbie_Haruna the reason i would rank The Fractured But Whole lower is precisely because of the gameplay. The character interactions are excellent but i didn’t get any more enjoyment from them that i didn’t also get from Stick of Truth.

[@user-rr7qf5hq3c]

@@hambone.fakenamington They’re making another one already

[@kylemershon]

Crazy timing, literally re-downloaded this just a couple hours ago to play through it again, it's an absolutely great game.

[@hrw0430]

Both Stick of Truth and Fractured But Whole are so immersive and fun especially if you are a fan of South Park. I find that whichever someone played first tends to be their favorite- Stick of Truth just hits different!

[@100StepProgram]

Stick of Truth is more batshit (in a good way) and I prefer the setting more but fractured is also great and the gameplay is leagues better. That’s how I’ve always seen it

[@bluecanine3374]

I liked all the different completely overpowered builds you could do at the end. It felt like a reward for collecting stuff and doing side activities and just was a great power trip at the end.

[@Xahnel]

I swear to god the most powerful build in the game is putting bleedx3 on something ranged that hits multiple targets while slapping on health gain from hits and PP gain from healing, oh and also, take 250 hp on top of your health steal. I have a nine hit super ball that is basically guaranteed to inflict bleed 5 on multiple enemies, heals on every bounce, refunds PP on every bounce, and if I can do even 20% of the total enemy health on screen, they all just die after a round. And this is just with patches and strapons! Like, I haven't even bothered with any other kind of build, bleed and overclocked healing is the king shit build. My outfit is effectively cosmetic, it doesn't matter what I wear, or what melee I have. Makes me wish there was a new game plus. You don't even get the full zombie killer build until canada, the Holy Mossad Knife is there.

[@AwkCrafty]

The Parents coming to find you genuinely scared the ever-loving sh*t out of me when I played this when I was younger. There's something about how they just track you down freaked me out lol.

[@charmer129]

The Thief was super broken with the bleed mechanic. So good.

[@samrogerdog]

i remember getting this game christmas 2014, i was 8 and i got stuck on the part when you get abducted by the aliens. wasn't until a couple years later that i finally beat the game. still to this day stick of truth is my favorite game of all time.

[@_booth7992]

Aha thought i was bad playing it at 13! Did your parents not know what south park was?!😂

[@notatallfunctional]

My controller was terrible for button mashing

[@user-rr7qf5hq3c]

The same thing happened to me 😭😭 I was stuck on that part so I quit and didn’t play it until the sequel came out

[@WretchedRedoran]

Bro I got the game when I was 8 too, dafuq

[@PBfightknight]

I was 16. Everything was so simple back then

[@Walking_Spinel]

From learning about the existence of Tweek and Craig to watching every scene with them in the series, to watching all your previous South Park videos, to watching some of their best episodes, to watching both yours and the Roundtable’s South Park themes videos that were released today. Today’s turning out to be a South Park day for me

[@BlackKnight66600]

Johnny I want you to know that I’m subbed to quite a few people but you’re the only channel I have notifications on for because you’re the only channel who gives consistently great content that I always want to watch, regardless what it’s about. Keep it up my man.

[@Johnny2Cellos]

AN HONOR, SIR KNIGHT

[@darthsquidious4613]

i would feel so loneley if i didnt see the little red number next to the bell everytime i get a notification it lights me up

[@squidlet9]

10:54 "Achievment Unlocked New Kid On The Block" , "You Have Joined The KKK". (This broke me.)

[@big_fat_pineapple]

I finished this game over 20 times and I can say that it never got old

[@km-js7ws]

The south park games in general have a great feeling to them that barely any game adaptations of series can pull off so well. I honestly can't wait for the new game to come out, when they dropped a tease last year I was pumped for it ever since.

[@punmasterG]

it sucks btw

[@km-js7ws]

@@punmasterG yeah i saw, but there is always a next game 🤡

[@punmasterG]

@@km-js7ws i hope they learned their lesson

[@TheAwesomeDarkNinja]

As someone that doesn't like South Park, I adored the game. It's crazy how good it came out as a video game.

[@tray6662]

I'm so glad you did a video on this. Not only have I been itching to replay it, but it's one of my favorite games of all time. Can't wait to see your FBW video!

[@dappercharmer9176]

So glad this game is getting praise. It's my absolute favourite game. I'll played it countless times

[@WretchedRedoran]

I remember getting this game on my 8th birthday, and I absolutely loved it. My most recent playthrough I picked Jew, and let me be honest, it's the most fun out of the classes.

[@AoiUsagiOtoko]

this game had me hooked from the first few minutes! i haven't kept up with modern SP in a long time, but the games show the appeal of the series perfectly. not to mention the character creation aspect and getting to see your little avatar hanging out and befriending the characters is just adorable!

[@mrmusickhimself]

The only reason I got into South Park back in 1997 was because it looked like an Earthbound cartoon. Little did I know that Trey and Matt LOVE the Mother series, and it served as inspiration.

[@jameztheartist3893]

Wait, really?

[@mrmusickhimself]

@@jameztheartist3893 No joke, I'm as stunned as you are. They mention the Mother series SEVERAL times as a point of inspiration. Plus Pokey/Porky is CLEARLY Cartman's inspiration.

[@jameztheartist3893]

@@mrmusickhimself sick af

[@mrmusickhimself]

@@jameztheartist3893 Ain't it though? I was lucky enough to buy and love Earthbound back in 1995, then 2 years later, I basically get an adult Earthbound cartoon. Plus, the first South Park episode has them fighting ALIENS, and it features talking cows, Trey and Matt clearly loved some SNES RPG's and clearly adore Earthbound.

[@ghostyc04]

So that means Eric Cartman = Ness Earthbound = Sans und...

[@rynnieshae]

I would love to see a video about TFBW. I thoroughly enjoy both but definitely prefer the combat in TFBW.

[@Robbie_Haruna]

I think FBW is much better as a game overall. In terms of writing and humor I think it depends what you like more. If you're more a fan of the shock factor over the top humor then you'll like SoT more, but if you put more value in character interactions (and like having more characters from the show get more screentime,) then you'll like FBW more. But as far as gameplay goes, Fractured But Whole's gameplay is unique with strategy elements and lots of different approaches depending on your class and party comp, something that all comes together neatly when you play on higher difficulties and the game starts asking more of you in difficult encounters. Stick of Truth's gameplay isn't bad, but it feels like an easier Paper Mario with less combat variety and worse partner balance. It's not bad, but being braindead easy even on the highest difficulty really makes it kinda start to drag in the latter half of the game (the game in general drags a bit in the second half.) There's a reason I've replayed Fractured But Whole in full like... Four times, but barely managed to do two in Stick of Truth.

[@DannyCheezits]

@@Robbie_Haruna i dont like how slow Fractured But Wholes fighting is. it takes more strategy but it feels like even simple fights just drag on forever

[@gracekim1998]

And with the profile thing I feel LEFT OUT😅 there’s no option for mixed people like me and there’s no nationality option for British🤷‍♀️ it made it uncomfortable having to pick something I’m not so I had to stop playing, until that point I was enjoying the game 😣

[@RammusTF]

Aww so sad ​@@gracekim1998

[@tinytawnie]

I've been thinking about replaying this because there was one achievement I didn't get in my last run, I'm taking this a sign 😂Another great video, thanks Johnny!

[@Hulk1566]

I remember how excited I was for the first game to come out and I didn't get to play it until a few years later where I made it to college and just buy games for myself without my parents judgment. It was definitely fun to immerse yourself into the South Park world and make your sona while you're at it. It also does make you miss the old South Park before PC Principle arrived. Some of the things from South Park might be outdated, but still hilariously fun to play.

[@CutMan567]

This one for sure IS the closest to capturing the feel, but I do wanna give a special shout out to Strongbad's Cool Game 4 Attractive People for not only feels right in step with the original web series, but is possibly just the single best thing ever made related to Homestead Runner. This game, Stick of Truth, made me feel the same way

[@WatashiMachineFullCycle]

YOOOO the shout-out to SBCGFAP!! It really captured the essence of homestar runner, not enough people played it.

[@guldmattbb473]

Gotta love a shout out to anything Homestar Runner related, but especially Strong Bad’s Cool Game 4 Attractive People! I miss old TellTale, tbh

[@kyrasoze516]

Strong Bad is all up ons, and his video game deserves a pizza trophy.

[@thejadedmayan]

I replayed this one and the 2nd dozens of times. I love them so much

[@ImAshwix]

I just finished playing it and it was an AMAZING experience, personally, I liked the stick of truth more than the fractured but whole, but that's just my opinion

[@mozz6344]

your videos always beam with real love for the topics you talk about it’s so addicting to watch

[@fionna_cool_girl]

South Park has set the bar for amazing video game adaptations. SoT was an amazing game and TFBW was an amazing sequel and the DLC was also amazing too. I can't wait to see more.

[@johnkingsize]

If you ever want to try another archetype, the rogue with bleed attacks and effects triggering on bleeds are also pretty insane.

[@Mohawk_Productions]

Never tried that. Always just go Jew

[@Xunu22]

Just watched the video and I'm so hyped! 😄 Heading home to start a fresh playthrough - it's been a while since I last played! 🎮

[@Samael16661]

Stick of truth was an amazing ride. Since the Witcher 1 the only game I couldn't put down

[@sirkarl0s593]

Shout out to the Aussies who had to play the censored version

[@donovanlocust1106]

Don't forget the Europeans

[@lpnp9477]

​@@donovanlocust1106no one cares about them, they call the wrong sport football

[@Richterdgf]

The two South Park RPG games are easily two of the most authentic licensed video games ever produced. The sheer care and craftsmanship that went into them cannot be understated. Both are also just really good and fun video games as well.

[@eeeeaaaooo18]

I recently just replayed the game and it’s the best game I’ve ever played and nothing will ever replace it.

[@aaronm8143]

Hands down one of my favorite video games of all time. One of the few I’ve played all the way through. It’s just such a well made game.

[@kenmicmarkey]

Putting the goth kids in the video while referring the vampire kids was an excellent touch!

[@GorgeousWig]

Love this game!! You just reminded me of the first time I got to the snuke part and was tasked with going inside somebody. I said oh, HELL NO, turned and left the room. That triggered the bomb and the credits roll on the game. I laughed my ass off.

[@glockadile7949]

One of my favorite parts was the difficulty slider but it’s just choosing your race

[@ScintillatingSusie]

I can appreciate the love and care that went into Stick of Truth, but it wasn't for me as I am not a fan of Turn Based Combat that SOT used. But The Fractured But Whole, that's an amazing game. One of my faves. Because it has the love and care that SOT had as well as a fun turn based mechanics with being able to get away from attacks.

[@kittykake44]

Excellent points. Counterpoint: Superheros are cool and TFBW has Creek content

[@deshawnedwards6412]

Will you be talking about the sequel game, The Fractured but Whole as well too?

[@Johnny2Cellos]

yep!

[@gracekim1998]

Ah the game I have mixed feelings about because the option to pick my ethnicity and nationality is not there😅 and if I pick anything else it feels like I’m lying about myself 😣

[@inadvertanly86]

This game makes you feel like South Park.

[@ajzeg01]

This game has the only depiction of Winnipeg I’ve ever seen in a video game, and one of the most accurate. “Do you know what Winnipeg is known for? Neither do we!”

[@EdinMike]

If Stick of Truth is perfect then Fractured But Whole is even better than perfect !

[@thestateofdelaware8057]

Can we also mention that the only line the new kid says, WAS cartmans old catchphrase

[@OvisArcana]

honestly, in terms of the sp games, i kind of prefer fractured but whole, but i still really love revisiting stick of truth. such a solid game and such an impressive feat to make such a good game that really feels like you get to be in the show.

[@richb4527]

Randys kick had me rolling when I saw it the first time

[@zachcarter1116]

This is the first KZbin video I have ever seen that is sponsored by a law firm.

[@ClypssiusStar]

I'm a huge south park fan I always pictured how the characters would interact with me if I was in south park and this game along with the fractured but whole really satisfy that idea and makes me so happy

[@RPGtourguide]

These two games are such a blast to play. I loved how well they captured the South Park vibe. It’s been a while since I’ve played either one, but this has got me in the mood to pick them back up for another playthrough. 👍

[@KongSiXin]

Johnny, love your commentary! I’ve spent quite a few hours listening to your and Tariq’s podcast. Super dope.

[@emachinew]

Those were not vampire kids. Those were goths.

[@Phuzzi]

Both The Stick of Truth and Fractured, But Whole brilliantly combined the feel of watching South Park with playing a good RPG. I am extremely hopeful for a third one!

[@Ludwig24569]

defeating the two alien pilots was so hard im still traumatised 😨

[@purpleheadedhedgehog3821]

I’ve played these 2 games so much over the years , I adore them

[@SolidChaos-do1jv]

People that say we are the problem for calling Tolkien token are the problem, because they don't listen when token says he doesn't like his real name, I'm a true South Park fan because I listen too the characters and there actions

[@mumblejumble9022]

Loving the south park content! Also wanted to say I really love your playlist names on this channel!

[@Johnny2Cellos]

THANK YOU finally some credit for my greatest achievement

[@shreknskrubgaming7248]

@@Johnny2Cellos to be fair, I noticed it a while ago, but never thought to point it out.

[@tipperdipper1149]

What a great breakdown, showing that the entire game on top of being an amazing South Park episode and fun RPG, is also a celebration of everything South Park is. That is also beautiful, genuinely. It's a game and a series I hold dearly!

[@OhWowThatsDumb]

When the topic of South Park games comes up there’s always the missing hidden gem that is South Park 64. A golden eye parody for the n64. Not the best game on the console but am actual sleeper hit

[@BrewStar101]

I didn’t know about this. I still have a working n64 so I may try to track down a copy

[@lpnp9477]

Not exactly a gem. Even for kids of the time.

[@FirewallBreacher]

I swear you are the only youtuber that would have a sponsorship deal from injury lawyers

[@sunsinger970]

johny 2 cellos doesn't know that only one road connects the two sides of Canada

[@DanielVisOneCade]

Such a great game looking forward to the second instalment that really tightened up the game play I feel hopefully a third game will iron out the remaining issues and have just a little more length to completion.

[@sontwo1130]

this game nailed the introductions of characters and for someone who watches SP religiously it still felt fresh but at the same time they still kept it true to the character they introduced. classic Butters getting beat up then befriends you, eric I assume appointing himself the best and you have to respect his "authorita!", kyle being sick of cartman and starts his own kingdom, stan being kyles right hand man. Not just the kids either, the adults were introduced in classic sp fashion. truly a fantastic game that left out almost little to nothing

[@Clyde-S-Wilcox]

Craig's "I'll be out of here in ten minutes" is amazing. 😂

[@Nepionix420]

this is nuts, i literally started replaying it for the first time in YEARS today and you upload this. great video, man!❤

[@nordinreecendo512]

Man, I remember playing South Park Rally on the N64 when I was a young kid. Weird memories.

[@TheTEN24]

Both these games are awesome man, so well done and feel like you’re in the shows seasons and plot lines

[@Mr_Case_Time]

Because of this episode I bought and played both games in the past month. I was, obsessed.

[@waywardlaser]

I love how the music in town evokes Skyrim’s soundtrack with the boys doing the Nordic chants

[@Wat3rM3lonnn]

I love this game because it feels like a episode that would happen in the show and the open world RPG is amazing 10/10 game

[@genozuzek7401]

Next time grab the headboard to decrease whiplash when you are getting rear ended. Your mom swears by it.

[@mjwgames9812]

Perfect timing. I just replayed this game. Amazing game.

[@MiamiMarkYT]

I just started replaying Stick of Truth again this week! It’s so much fun, and the classic South Park humor comes through just perfectly. During the battle against Cartman, I laughed so hard at the dueling farts that I forgot what I was doing and got myself killed. In my opinion, the only ways to improve upon the game would be to just add more content, branching paths, and maybe a hard mode since the game does get pretty easy at points. Still the exploration, gameplay, and story are all incredibly enjoyable and the game is amazing to me.

[@PootisPenserPow]

My favorite thing about stick of truth is how well they recreated the feeling of childhood imagination, where fighting with sticks and building castles of cardboard are instead epic battles and great kingdoms

[@traktormannen1578]

They need to make a “Stick of truth Remastered” where they alter the story into a much bigger and longer one based on what they originally planned

[@Moofshire]

I dont even like RPG's, but Stick of Truth was so incredibly awesome to play and I can't wait for the third SP game

[@RobertWWD]

I’m glad someone is talking about this game. I thought I was the only one playing it.

[@binguspingus2461]

Never thought I’d see the day where a KZbinr is doing a Morgan and Morgan ad read

[@Johnny2Cellos]

wild times

[@kingofrivia1248]

The south park game was just genuinely awesome.

[@Nathanp4]

I just finished my most recent playthrough. I did mage too. That firecracker ability carried me it was so good.

[@dankstank2314]

I really thought Morgan and Morgan was a strictly Jacksonville thing. Imagine my surprise when J2C has a Morgan and Morgan ad read. Crazy

[@whogotpie]

I cant wait for the fractured but whole video its one of the games I always wanted to play

[@southparknaruto]

I loved this game . I really enjoyed how it felt like I was in a South Park episode. I remember I had gotten both game when the sequel came out. Storywise they were both great but I think I may have enjoyed the combat alot more in the Fractured But Whole.

[@crazybritishgaming4045]

The stick itself is functionally reminiscent of the "Please, please tell me" ball that Conjectural Technologies battled St. Cloud for in The Venture Bros

[@samm7371]

For the longest time I thought the big twist was gonna be that your character actually broke the gentleman's oath in his old town, and you'd have to work like heck to get everyone back on your side.

[@jollimaiahtacksworth]

I love the running gag of mistaking the goths for vampire kids

[@thatguythatiscool]

The glow up of scott tho from armory shop keeper to captain diabetes, taker of keys, destroyer of all

[@DemNiceBoys]

The Fractured But Whole would be such a great back to back in my opinion you should do it next

[@Adog00]

I loved Stick of Truth. Such a great game. I need to play the next one soon. I actually have played these two games before but it was like 5 years ago and I was not really paying attention hence I forgot a lot of things about it

[@tiseril]

Combo suggestion: Warrior sword Lvl 8 with swat armour+ all armour upgrades, for 3 levels you don't have to change your main weapon at all, it's so cool it basically eliminates stuff

[@bugjuice_]

the fact that the games are outstanding for their genre only add onto the long list of reasons why south park is one of the best animated series in history. I fuckin love matt & trey because you can tell they really do care. Even if their work becomes stagnant over the years, they're still going strong.

[@hugazo]

Great video, played this one on my ps3 when it came out, for me the best game based on a show ever

[@SeanaTrys]

My favourite joke from literally anything is from the Canada rpg part of this game "You know what dire wolves are, right? They're like normal wolves but dire."

[@Winlaw459]

Never being a fan of south park growing up (just wasnt for me) when this came out i played it and definitely 1 of the best tv/movie video game adaptation ever. So funny and so much fun as an rpg

[@muddy7626]

as someone who isnt a big rpg or story based gamer, this is the only game ive paid attention to the story while playing the game usually i just watch a youtube video on the stories afterwards