The Lore of Cultist Simulator (Part 2): The Mansus
After several months of waiting it is here. A bit later than I had intended, but I think that, October 31st is probably a more appropriate day than most. Thank you to everyone who has commented on the first video and who has sent me kind words of encouragement!
Cultist Simulator was a game released by the developer Weather Factory and released in 2018. It is probably one of the most interesting games I have ever played. It's lore is deep and complex and it deserves to have as much attention as it gets.
Most of the content of this video, save my voice, aren't my own. I do not own them, nor do I make any such claim. All of the music, and most of the visuals are from the game itself. If this interests you, please go play it.
If this video for some reason interested you, I have plans to make more. Feel free to subscribe or follow me on twitch (www.twitch.tv/aditopian) where I have been known to stream from time to time.
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I'm low key kinda unhappy with this video. I did the best I could with what I had, but for all its æsthetic beauty, many parts of cultist simulator lack visuals I could use. I tried my best to keep things on the screen at all times and to keep things in constant flux, but I had to make do with what I had access to. Some day I might try to go back and remake these videos when I'm more talented, but we'll see about that. Also, on the topic of Cultist Simulator: Part 3. I'm planning to do a video on the entities in the Manus, but that would be long, even if I just restricted it to the Hours. So, I want to know should I produce something longer, with maybe a little bit less in terms of visual components? Or should I try to make a few shorter videos, maybe even dividing the Hours up into groups to make something easier to get out a bit faster? I could go either way, but I'd like to see what you think?
@TheHumbleInBlueHathCometh
Жыл бұрын
I think that quality still overcomes a relative quantity, if you're able to keep it up. But yeah, bigger and longer to make videos are the best.
@lelinskok8923
Жыл бұрын
I belive that Hours deserve their own video. There is soo much things you can cover about them. But yea I personaly prefer longer videos even if they have less visuals. Still do what you find most comfortable for yourself.
@gabrieltucker1164
Жыл бұрын
Don't be discouraged by your lack of experience, you are very new to all of this and we understand. Also, don't be afraid to split a very long video into multiple parts, just as long as each part is substantial. I am looking forward to video.
@Crazy-lb4im
Жыл бұрын
Take your time
@jjmj4971
Жыл бұрын
I'm of a differing opinion to the other fellas in this section, a video per hour would be fun to see, but aslo might require more effort, idk.
Aww loved the video. Finally someone is making lore videos about this game.
I'm a sucker for lore and Cultist Simulator's lore doesn't disappoint, I just wished the gameplay was less tedious and more about the actual lore and all the interesting stuff. The most joy I had in the game was when I answered the riddle to Stag Door. I wanted more of that kinda gameplay instead of juggling police and dread and fascination... Well done, I enjoyed watching the video and will watch more.
@armchairgravy8224
9 ай бұрын
Book of Hours solves a lot of these issues. Sadly you can still get hosed by RNG, but otherwise it's way more accessible while keeping the lore.
@Marqan
Ай бұрын
I did the Stag Door "riddle" years ago, then forgot it, and did it yesterday again. To me it didn't feel like a riddle, or a very lousy one at best. I mean the only way to know which card you need is to already have it. You don't really get any hints on what you should look for, not even the principle. Didn't feel liek solving a riddle, as I had nothing to go on, and you can just try every card you have anyways... felt more like randomly stumbling upon the answer.
It is good to find someone among the Know. Also I see that you’re unhappy with your work on this video, first don’t be, it’s a great one and for the lack of visuals, well due to the imaginative nature of the game it can be quite hard to get images that fit the ideas, but the idea of using one of those AI image generators came to me and it might help you with the more exoteric imagery, since they have a tendency to be a bit incomprehensible by design, anyway good luck, and I’ll wait for a continuation with baited breath
@aditopian
Жыл бұрын
I used AI images for the Orchard, since I have hundreds of hoarded Night Cafe Credits, but I'll look into the subreddit and reach out to a few people to see what I can do. Thanks!
@rafaelduarte2730
Жыл бұрын
@@aditopian also I must say that the scrip is on point, on both of them but the second one I felt it was even better, music is great, and the sound effects from the game add a lot of character, and the voice over is clear and good, overall great video
Note that the way through the Manses is very deliberate.. Passion - Reason - Health - Sacrifice - Reflection. Forest - Passion.. Then as you see more, white door. Reason. You reason your way through your passion.. Then you realize you must endure on. Your stamina will suffer - health. The Stag door. After which, you must sacrifice to continue. The spider door.. the sacrifice of people. Finally, the reflection - needing the mirror to enter.. Peacock. To reflect upon it all. I can go on about each place but I'm trying to be brief.
Finally a historian of the glory
Your narration is honestly so good. Nicely paced, flows naturally etc.
If you switch up the first 3 letters with the last 3 letters you get susMan *amogus s oundtrack plays* On a serious note, loving these videos! I really wish the game had some in-game knowledge base, an encyclopedia where we could read about the lore. And it would only contain what you already found out, maybe even on a per-game basis. It's a bit difficult to see the connections when you only get fractions of information, and more scarcely towards the end of the game.
@aditopian
Ай бұрын
@@Marqan thank the Hours for those of us who compile this information for those less lanternly among us (hmm?) to pull from
spooky halloween release, very nice
Man SO glad to see someone tackling the lore of this game bc as well written as it is, figuring out what the hell is going on is tough.
Someone in the Cultist Sim Discord recomended your videos, and I must say it was excellent. Keep up the good work, and I hope to see another video soon (not to rush you)
Tightly packed lore with great narration. Could'nt hope for more. Stellar work.
I love this vid and your last Cult Simulator vid. I wish to see a video specially about the lores, the Hours, and the timeline in the game. But, don't force yourself. If you need time to make it, we'll sure wait. Perfect things doesn't come often.
Love your vids so much! The lack of visuals don’t bother me any and I doubt it’s a huge issue for most would be listeners. The game attracts people who don’t mind. The book of hours should have a lot more visuals I suspect, given all of the different location images they’ve teased.
Great vid cant wait for the next
really enjoyed this video, super informative & the narration really fits the vibe of cult sim. i hope you continue with this series!
Glad to finally be able to watch this, let's see what this history holds for us, also your voice is very soothing, great work as always!
this slaps so hard!
@aditopian
28 күн бұрын
@@joaoguilherme5839 thanks!
This is so fucking good. I'll happily wait for the next installment. What or whenever will it be. I think a separate video on the Hours is the way to go
This littler series was amazing. Great little dive into the world of cultist simulator. The tone of it was fantastic and on point. If you'd ever consider doing a more in depth analysis it would be incredible.
keeping the games spirit alive , bro this was an awsome adventure , we simply love it
yeah part 2, thanks aditopian 🙂
Oi, that was awesome! I was seeking a rundown of this baroque system, and your vid proved invaluable! Thanks for taking us on this journey. I hope that one day you'll make a general/critical overview of the whole thing, because you seem soo knowledgable about it. And don't worry about the quality, nor the time. These vids are worth it. Take creative liberties. You deserve them
Hey man, was replaying CS again and was looking for my fellow adepts among the interwebs, so I bumped into your channel. First of all, I love your content and I really hope you make some more stuff. CS is among my favourite games and I really enjoy listening to someone who also seems passionate about it. Secondly, I get that you worry about the visuals, but I would argue that CS as in the spirit of the game is more "tell, don't show" as should be imo with its lovecraftian vibe. Anyways, I wish you the best and thanks for making these couple of videos.
Love from a TheBurgerKrieg and Vaush fan!
I absolutely love your videos. I just downloaded the game and trying to pass the first levels etc. Hope we'll get to see some nice gameplay of the new game soon as well. Book of whatever it was called.
I love the lore of cultist simulator, great video!
Awee yeah thid is what ive been waiting for
Love this lore videos!
More like MAN-SUS
Nice video. Thanks. Feel great to find another Know.
Despite the lack of visuals, a enjoyed this video quite a bit.
Love this, are u planning to make another lore video once BoH drops?
@aditopian
Жыл бұрын
Well I had to put just about everything on hold for the moment cause I’m in my final quarter of college, but I’m working as best I can on the Hours video, hopefully I’ll be able to get another one out by the release of BoH
Can you do one huge video about everything we know about cultist Simulator lore please?! I love these videos ❤
YEEEAAAH I BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE
Good evening my friend, the Supression Bureau would like a word with you...
Sir. I love these videos. I hope You can brakedown the story of the exile oneday.
cant wait for part 3!
I like your work, but I want to offer you a couple of criticisms. They are minor, nothing a short round of editing can't fix. First, your volume levels. Your voice is too quiet, and at times it's entirely drowned by music. Second, sometimes you use text colours that blend too much with the background, like grey letters at 4:14. You should've probably picked a different colour.
@aditopian
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm def not the happiest with the volume or visuals in this one, I ran it by my friends and they seemed to think it sounded fine, so I went ahead with it, but I def agree with what you're saying.
Great video, nice to see someone finally make some cultist simulator lore videos.
This is amazing. There is more coming right?
@aditopian
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a few new videos in the works at the moment but progress is slow cause I’m applying for grad school and finishing up college. I do plan on there being more CS vids though.
we needed theis thenk you for geaving
I listen while at work or falling asleep so visuals aren't as important to me. Your narration is great and you have a nice voice :) If you need more images maybe try the subreddit r/weatherfactory or r/cultistsimulator, might be some fan art you can ask to use there!
Finally!!!!
You also forgot to tell about the secret place in the Mansus "Small Crossroads" maybe you forgot to mention, if you didn’t play the game as an enlightened student, then I won’t spoiling it. PS: sorry if I didn’t write correctly, my English is not very good
Time to play CS again 🤣