Payback 2012: What to expect

Last updated: June 19, 2012

• Fewer gameplay segments than in the 4th split day
  -likely placed in separate videos similarly to Superman 64 and UMK3 Noob Saibot shenanigans (day 3, 2011)
  (Actually, there are very short gameplay segments of Portal 2 as well as one regular game/cosplay segment of Dance Central 2 in season 2 day 3 (unreleased))
• Fewer scenes between ST and MacHall
  -Science A is blocked off for repairs, including a pathway seen in Loose Discovery (July 2010) and the four 2011 installments (days 1-3 and the 4th split day).
  -Since this construction will apparently finish in late fall of 2012, this will cut into Otafest and the Payback vlogs.
• Quicker, more to-the-point, rundown of my Payback rules in accordance with Otafest rules - leading to shorter intro for day 1
  -Actually, the rundown for the 4th split day still applies.)
• New title sequence, based on the Scout sketch from the Nov. 11, 2011 Usercast and COMPROMISE situation, and featuring a Lego caricature of the user (me)
  -And two more hypothetical situations based on actual cosplay characters witnessed during season 1 and conjecture from the inhibitor filler episodes. Day 2 titles NOT representative of Jack's views.
• A lot less "Anticipation"; I already showed you around!
• Even more cosplay segments, pending reluctancy, events around me, and other factors such as battery problems (hopefully averted).
  -Proportionately, with more people attending the main Otafest convention than in Lite, there would be a whole lot more cosplayers and cosplay characters
  -Unfamiliarity with certain characters posed unlikeliness.
  -Of course, people are sharing stuff on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, and, after all, I can't pull a Stalin on others' submissions, now can I?
• Taking lessons about prescriptivism and moral consistency into further effect
  Morality falls out the window in day 3
• Make the series not so centered around CODE RED anymore; it's done!
• Thus, no more coverups by Net persona
• Take the camera up to the dance floor for once. (Segments may be muted (except for leitmotifs) due to auditory harassment risk)
  -No segments made. Why...? Was shot up and reluctant.
• Research preparation (tentative)
  -Partially.
  -Global Calgary May 14 newscast was a factor of expectation and agitation.
  -Did not expect the amount of unfamiliarity/unknown characters encountered.
• More-fitting leitmotifs for cosplay characters
  -It's the same as ever
• Higher LHS tolerance
  - Still went into denial on day 3 (unreleased), though.
• Community fad tolerance (tentative)
  -Any references to BEEPs and BEEEEPs are censored
• More plan-Bs for setbacks - hopefully not just waving at the camera.
  -How about you salute to the camera?
• Getting around my camera's weak microphone range
• Desperate closures!
  -Attempted, did not go through with it.

Posting found on social media websites

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Payback regulations require my own self to not reveal anyone else's names (or usernames). However, I stumbled upon a few people's own video postings....

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Upcoming release tonight

Happy New Year, people. I just want to say that something that's been overdue for a year will be released in some form or another tonight. Stay tuned.

CODE RED: the written adaptation

YTP superslinger2007 FIVE! Disappearance edition

For today's drop, 12.19 (12 days, 12 drops), the alternate version of the mashup entitled "The T-Clone's Last Stand" is now available. It depicts the struggle against an evil doppelganger of superslinger2007 (persona), in an alternate universe where the events of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya have occurred, and neither Haruhi nor the SOS Brigade exist. The corrupted scene in previous editions has been restored.

It is recommended you use JDownloader so as to avoid forgetting to click links, and to avoid pop-ups which will seep through your blockers. There are NO viruses in the file, but you do this at your own risk.


Otherwise: available upon request

CODE RED Jun 8 2010 extended version

As part of 12.17 (12 days, 12 drops), the full version of CODE RED Jun 8 2010, with the deleted scene intact, is now available. It depicts the beginning of a subplot between two rivals that would last until the events of chapter 14 of the web novel.

It is recommended you use JDownloader so as to avoid forgetting to click links, and to avoid pop-ups which will seep through your blockers. There are NO viruses in the file, but you do this at your own risk.

Remember to also check out chapter 14 of CODE RED: the written adaptation when it's released.

https://rapidshare.com/files/1411718031/Code_Red_Jun_8_2010_extended.wmv
Available upon request

Information

plusInvolvement = -plusInvolvement;
series->targetDate = 12182011;

series.state = "Disappearance";
if (superslinger2007DOD == 03172009)
    superslinger2007DOD = 03172008;

//No! You'll cause a time paradox. I can't give any details,
//but you'll find out soon.

recruit(new CombineOfficer);

recruit(new CombineOfficer);

recruit(new CombineOfficer);

CODE RED: the written adaptation

In order to attempt to get the finale out sooner in some form or another, I have decided to adapt it into a web novel. There is no set schedule, but it should be out before Jan. 2, 2012.

Sometime after this is done and the technical problems have been solved or alleviated, the finale will resume production as a "future corruption" edition.

Content descriptors:
-Blood (Chapter 7)
-Intense Violence (at most)
-Lyrics (Chapters 3, 11)
-Partial Nudity (Chapters 5, 9 - written hints to character clothes)
-Strong Language (Censored throughout CR: the written adaptation)
-Suggestive Themes (Chapters 3, 16, 17 - depictions of and parallels to fictional case file)
-Use of Alcohol and Tobacco (TF2 Demoman and Spy respectively)

(Descriptors from ESRB.org)

Discretion is advised.
http://coderedthewrittenadaptation.blogspot.com

Payback filming location maps

A few days ago, I had the idea of making up some maps that showed where the four days of Payback: the Otafest vlogs occurred. Here are links to the maps (using Twitter's image service (powered by Photobucket)).

• Science Theatres, Science A, Science B
• outside/outdoors and MacEwan Hall/Student Centre 1st floor
• MacEwan Hall/Student Centre 2nd floor 

See also this Interactive Room Finder, which is what I used for the printouts as well as for one of the spy file pictures.

Payback: the leitmotifs

Updated August 6, 2012
-The Otafest-related screening on the day of the August 4 fatal decision screened FLCL among other anime. Thus, the leitmotif used in season 1 has been named.

June 19, 2012
-Listed remaining vlog themes for season 2 day 3 as a courtesy. Cosplay segment leitmotifs are not listed.

June 11, 2012
-Season 2 day 2 part 1 listings added (The LAST publicly released episode)

This is meant as an information listing.
I've reluctantly gone back and listed all the leitmotifs used in the first four all the publicly released Payback installments.

See the lists after the jump (Click "read more").

WARNING: Spoilers to various series and clues to superslinger2007 videos/media ahead. Also, I did a lot of research into various matters. The CODE RED spoiler expiry policy came into effect on May 2, 2012; there will be spoilers to CR: the written adaptation.