Level 9.3 - "The Overcast Manifold" / Discussion

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Anti-snipers. Have the author post.

ForestIsWatching 06 Apr 2023 15:14

First page huh

Welp! Forest wrote a forest level, I guess.

In all seriousness, I'm so glad to have finally made it.

You can interpret this however you want. Write about it whatever you want. (With exceptions — please do not write about the phenomena specifically without asking; same goes for Cassidy and please do not connect this to any canon without my permission.) Feel free to translate this.

I would also like to point out that any critics are credited in the author collapsible. Go show them some love.

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Please mind the Forest.

Last edited on 06 Apr 2023 16:44 by ForestIsWatching Show more

Already saw this

RoseMonsignor 06 Apr 2023 15:19

I saw this during the crit phase. Easy +1 for me.

Re: Already saw this

ForestIsWatching 06 Apr 2023 15:31

Well, thank you for the help with this!

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Please mind the Forest.

now thinking about it

Tyler Allen edwards 07 Apr 2023 01:57

should there be a tag where the narrator (the words) are grim and kinda rude? or what is it called when it's like that?

Forest made a forest level indeed.

Ericote 07 Apr 2023 02:45

Good read! If I were to describe it with one word, it would be entrancing. I really liked the tone game between clinical and the more tale-esque one, it made the experience quite surprising and smooth, and left a lot of room for thought, very interesting.

In addition, this article has a really immersive setup and overall atmosphere. This was further enhanced by the good image game which adds plenty of liminality, neat. And not only that, it also has interesting gimmicks: my personal favourite are the engine noises that allow for some psychological torment; they are constant and harrassing, but in the end, nothing happens, which leaves the wanderer full of useless expectation. Yep, this is Backrooms right here! And those levels where I can see Backrooms are my favourite kind.

All in all, imo, this level feels like a satisfying philosophical page that stands our from the other "forest" levels. It makes the reader think, something many articles attempt but rather few actually accomplish. A +1 for you.

Also, Sublevel gang! Sublevel gang! Dope.

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Question

llywrch 07 Apr 2023 16:08

If Cassidy discovered this level, how was she able to report her discovery?

Re: Question

ForestIsWatching 07 Apr 2023 16:54

That was not elaborated on since I felt it wouldn't have contributed to the narrative.

I assume you could think of it as communication through digital means? That is up to you. I'm leaving a lot of room of thought on purpose.

Anyway, if you have further questions, I'll happily answer.

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Please mind the Forest.

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Error012 18 Feb 2025 20:35

I can't see, good job with this one.